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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1935

Page

4

Unreadable OCR note hints at corporate names and dates

Fragmentary text shows mentions of firms and individuals in a dated context with garbled names. It lacks coherent events or outcomes to summarize a clear news item or notice.

Warning to Joan Citizen Spurs Inquiry into Racketeers

A Rose newspaper warns readers about a fraud scheme targeting the public with inflated cargo claims and “yacktso” products. Officials urge investigation, prosecution, and vigilance to shield workers and shoppers from parasitic racketeers.

Study Foresees Shorter Work Week Boosting Growth

Dr. FL Kimball reports a New York State Planning survey finding a shorter work week could accelerate growth in white collar jobs to offset declines in manual labor. He notes the model rate of growth would depend on production changes and questions prior opinions.

FL Kimball York State Kimball

When Politics Runs the Generators

An Indiana editorial notes a municipally owned power plant mishap caused by political interference. The piece warns about unreliable electricity and questions governance affecting essential services.

Politically Operated Plant Leaves Town Without Power

An electric plant suffered outages due to political appointments and faulty equipment. An auto mechanic using car batteries restarted a single generator, exposing reliance on patronage. Editorial notes politicians degrade public services and caution against corporate gifts in governance.

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Fire hazards plague American schools through history

The article notes tragic fires in U S schools caused by poor construction and inadequate fire protection. It cites surveys showing many schools remain fire traps despite progress, and calls for safety assessments by the National Board of Fire Underwriters offering inspections and mitigation recommendations.

Responsible Sperts National Board of Fire Underwriters National Board

Miss Elsie Jeffries to Wed Edward W Thomas in Acton

Miss Elsie Jeffries daughter of Rev Arthur Jeffries and Edward Webster Thomas of Indianapolis Indiana will marry in West Acton on Wednesday September 18 at 3 o clock in the Baptist Church. The bride to be is a musician and former instructor at Maynard schools. Friends hosted two showers with gifts and a mock wedding.

West Acton Elsie Jeffries Arthur Jeffries Edward Webster Thomas Indianapolis Ind Baptist Jeffries Maynard A Woff Club Faltus Central Street

Visit to England Yields Rainy but Regal Return

Mr and Mrs James Pariar and son Jack returned from a visit to their old home in England on the Aquitania from New York. They toured Dukingham and London with relatives. Jack won a cigarette case at a fancy dress ball while James Farrar chaired the sports committee on the La Provence.

James Pariar Jack England Duilite Actun New York Southampton Dukingham London Laconia Farrar Ascabet Valley League South Acton

Grange Host to Many Visitors

Neighbors Night opened the Fall season of Annursnac Grange in Warner Hall West Concord Monday evening. Visitors came from Framingham Waverley Acton Concord and Ayer Granges greeted by Master Mrs Howard Edwardson.

Concord Annursnac Grange P. of H Warner Hall West Concord Framingham Waverley Acton Ayer Mra Howard Edwardson

Trinitarian Church Opens Fall Session with Rally Day

The Trinitarian Congregational Church resumes services on Sunday September 15 with a 10 45 morning worship led by Rev George Sian. The church school Rally Day begins at 9 30 for the Fall season. Mothers Club meets September 20 at Mrs LaForest E Robbins Grove Street West Concord.

Trinitarian Church George Sian Trinitarian Congregational Church Mothers’ Club LaForest

Letter to the editor on progress taxes and civic duty

Editor laments high taxes and political profiteering while urging national effort and accountable spending. He notes Sudbury’s debt reduction as progress and contrasts it with critics who favor massive federal borrowing and a new deal that leaves citizens burdened.

Sudbury Progress

U S MacDonough Sets Off On 10000 Mile Shakedown Cruise

Sudbury resident Sudbury Edmund Gleason son of Mr and Mrs Henry Gleason Maynard road serves aboard the U S destroyer MacDonough which left Charlestown Navy Yard September 1 on a 10000 mile shakedown trip. They will visit Portsmouth England LeHarve and Bermuda before returning to Rhode Island around October 21. The MacDonough crew numbers 120 under Commander Charles S Alden. The vessel is 321 feet long 34 1 2 feet beam and 10 3 2 feet draft.

Sudbury Edmund Gleason Henry Gleason Maynard Road U. S

Brazilian Venice Pernambuco described as easternmost South American city

The Brazilian Venice Pernambuco is called so for deepened seams to obtain miler for low lands. The city, easternmost in South America, faces the Atlantic surf that never ceases. In the old quarter streets are narrow and houses tall to maximize shade.

Pernambuco Venice South America

West Acton travelers share New England visits

West Acton Mr and Mrs Arthur Wetherbee lead a tour of the White Mountains with their party. Miss Pauline Mead visits with her parents in Acton planning to stay several days before returning to New York. Mr and Mrs Charles Durkee vacation in Vermont. Mr and Mrs Ernest Allsopp entertain Miss Betty Lee from New Hampshire. Mr and Mrs Albert Sims and son Wallace enjoy a motor trip to Maine.

Arthur Wetherbee White Mountains Pauline Mead Hobart E Mead New York Charles Durkee Vermont Ernest Allsopp Betty Lee New Hampshire Mmr Albert Sims Wallace Maine

South Sudbury and Framingham News Brief

Miss Barbara June will marry Tom Thumb on October 18 at Memorial Congregational church. Framingham residents spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs F R Stone. Boy Scouts prepare a display for Garden Club events next Saturday and Sunday. Charles Manninen and Pat Nugent attended the U S Naval Reserves outing at Camp Massasoit. Middle sex Radio Club members plan to attend the Brockton Fair exhibition. Manninen and Nugent start a two week Navy Reserves cruise in September.

Wayside Inn Barbara June Tom Thumb Memorial Congregational Church Framingham F R Stone Charles Manninen Pat Eddie Nugent U. S. Naval Reserves Camp Massasoit Sundy Middlesex Radio Club Brockton Fair Pat Nugent Navy

Private sale ends Woolen Co estate holdings in Maynard

Textile Realty Co offered twenty four of thirty houses for private sale to Assabet Mill overseers and occupants yesterday. Six houses remain with occupants or employees as buyers. The sale marks the last of American Woolen Co real estate in town besides the mill.

Maynard Textile Realty Company Assabet Mill American Woolen Company Woolen Company Arthur Dawson James Frazer Waine Mark Peter Schultz John B Miller Albert Easthope George Kaler, Jr Robert P Denniston William J Brayden William O'Donnell Mary Driscoll Frank Grieve John Herbert James Arnott Harry Burnham Michael Lesage Joseph Donohue A. Lampila George Siswick Joseph Boulden J. McKenzie Fred Hayward Joseph Byrne

First Organized Ball Club in America Formed in Philadelphia

In 1833 the Olympic Town ball club of Philadelphia is identified as the first organized baseball club in America marking an early milestone in the sport's development.

America Olympic Townball Club Philadelphia

Acton Men's Club Advances Season With Weenie Roast

An executive committee meeting at secretary Lawrence L. Liebfried’s home set the coming season’s kickoff for Tuesday evening October 1. A prior weenie roast was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Taylor last Thursday evening.

Acton Men's Club Lawrence L. Liebfried Spencer Taylor

Military funeral for World War veteran Thomas F Drummond Jr

Sympathy pours in for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F Drummond on the sudden death of their son Thomas F Jr A military funeral was held with services at St Peters Protestant Episcopal Church in Cambridge Mr Drummond Jr was a World War veteran

Thomas F. Drummond Thomas F., Jr St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church Cambridge Mr. Drummond, Jr

Lifespan Ratios by Sex and Twin Types

A fragmented note reports lifespan comparisons: lifespans of males average 59 percent of females. Male twins reach 41 percent of female twin lifespans, while mixed twins sit at 50 percent.

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