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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1934
Page
1
The text surveys various snatches from a wartime era, noting Hitler supporters and broad anti Jewish sentiment, Vatican positions, and global politics. It also shifts to domestic anecdotes about births and weights, a Delano girl and quintuplets, a critique of credit and industry, and a South Africa diamond sale tied to a U S syndicate.
The Badbury school of the First itch will resume on Sunday the 28th at 11 o clock.
At a mass meeting in the Concord High School auditorium, the Middlesex County Interscholastic Baseball League champion Concord team was presented white sweaters with crimson Cs. The gift came from the Concord Athletic Banquet Committee and donors. Coach Frank J. Googins praised the squad's season and cited the standout performances of Everett Tompkins and captain Jonah Flanagan as key to the success.
Maynard High School graduates plan to enter Boston University Northeastern University and Worcester area schools this year. Several seniors including James King and John Leary pursue advanced study at Wentworth and Worcester Academy. Gene Murphy and Joseph Arcis left for Milligan College Tennessee after reporting their progress from Johnson City Tennessee.
Jewish New Year 5695, ushers in by Maynard members. Ten Penitence days lead to Yom Kippur observed next Tuesday and Wednesday. Succoth follows on September 23, the eight day Feast of the Booths observed by local Jewish residents.
Noble Morton of Maynard Country Club made the first sixth in one during a weekly mixed foursome tournament. He hit from the sixth green with a hooked ball that vanished from sight and was later found in the hole. Partners were Mrs K E Burwood, Mrs Florence Krisman, and Arthur Marlin. Awards went to Mrs Clara Grieve, Mrs Martin, and Mrs Florence. A toasted weenie roast followed.
Mrs. Rose Wentworth a long time Maynard resident died Monday night at the Cambridge home of Mrs. Edna Gillen where she had lived the past two years. She was 93, widow of John Wentworth, born in Hillsboro New Brunswick. Nephew Harry Croft of Acton Street is the nearest relative. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Union Church Congregational with Rev. Matthew A. Vance presiding and burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery.
Patrick Nugent, director of the Maynard Unit of the U S Naval Communication Reserves, has returned home after a two week cruise on a navy destroyer. He has opened a ratio shop on Nason street.
Concord marks its 299th birthday with an Antiquarian Society open house and tea for Town Day. The event, hosted by Mrs. Stedman But trick and a group of ladies, invites residents to greet one another after the vacation and enjoy the quiet beauty of the society house.
Concord. West Concord Village Improvement Society hosts the first Old Home Day on September 15 at the Rideout Playground from 2 PM to evening. Highlights include two classic games, a band concert by the Concord American Legion Band, races for children, and a midway with refreshments.
Sudbury Center will observe Sunday September 16 at 3 p m with Dr. Howard A. Pease of Fitchburg preaching on New Churches for Old. Ministers of all denominations will participate. Mrs. Maxwell Eaton directs music. Mrs. Henry T. Maynard plays organ. Rev. William Channing Brown will oversee the service. All Sudbury residents and friends are invited to attend and renew old friendships. Representative Frank C. Sheridan attended a Milk Control commission conference at the state house last week.
The Enterprise reports record high monthly circulation with weekly sales above 400 and averaging around 450. The staff credit young readers for sustained engagement during vacation periods and note improving advertising reach over the year.
Hudson notes that 43 Middlesex towns hold a semi annual avitation meeting in Hadon on Saturday September 5. H Whittemore Brown of Concord arranges speakers and will secure BRA officials to discuss town activities. Mollie C. Sweetser is president and will preside. M Meserve coordinates with the group on various vital topics likely to come up at the meeting.
Seventy five members of the class gathered Thursday night for a lively reunion at the Mansion. The event featured dancing games solos and a social hour after a banquet. Souvenirs were handed out and class officers led the festivities.
Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows held a regular meeting at Odd Fellows Hall in West Concord. Noble Grand Edwin M. Edwacissa presided. annual officer elections are set for Thursday evening September 27 with vice grand Joseph Hay in line for Noble Grand.
Maynard private first class Adolph V Suthkonen is among 125 Marines chosen to add color to the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago. He arrived with a Marine unit and band and will stay for the event’s duration.
Ernest Sturtevant, 48, of Stow, was captured by Hudson and Stow police near Mullin's Crossing in the Lake Boon area after smashing windows in a camp. He was arrested on a charge of threatening Miss Emma Parker and for pursuing forceful advances at her Old Stow road store. Parker reported persistent harassment and threats to authorities. Sturtevant allegedly obtained poison with intent to harm her and himself.
A capacity crowd attended a Mother Church lecture in Concord as speaker Maynard explained that God is Spirit and omnipresent not bound by image. He cited Exodus and Jesus to define worship in truth and highlighted spiritual unity beyond material likeness.
Mrs Olga Anderson 67 longtime resident of South Acton Concord and Maynard died after long illness. She lived in Boston earlier and was active in church circles leaving many friends and neighbors saddened by her passing. Survived by son Alfred Lenardsen sisters Mrs Maria Miss Olga Jensen and Mrs Caroline Benson and brother Severenson plus several children. Funeral held Thursday in Concord.
The fragment shows a price move described as a one dollar decrease affecting an item or person named Tom Fat, with unclear context and year. Readable bits suggest a simple rate drop noted in a local listing or market item.
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