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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1935
Page
4
Local weekly issue published by Enterprise Incorporated, second class mail from Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford area. Post office has approval under 1879 act. Contains community notices for Marlboro Massachusetts and surrounding towns.
A broad postwar mood shows little desire for European war involvement and strong opposition to state power over constitutional rights. Citizens fear higher taxes and debt while business leaders worry over tax reforms. The era’s New Deal supporters and opponents urge restraint and caution in foreign entanglements.
An official New England Planning Commission assessment addresses grade crossing traffic issues. It highlights the need for improved safety measures and suggests criteria for prioritizing improvements across New England states.
The article discusses road crossing dangers and plans for guarded crossings with watchmen, lights, and closures. It notes political dynamics, campaign efforts by President Roosevelt, unemployment issues, and NRA recovery measures amid ongoing industry regulation.
Maynard Fire Department will field a water polo team at the Acton Fair Friday night at 6. Other entrants include Acton Pepperell and Lexington. Maynard entrants are Henry Hanson Ernest Ingham Ral Miller Harold Priest Leon Whit Berald Everett Bemis.
Town clerk announces 351 licenses issued this year while 125 dog tax bills remain to be collected, with St Re John Connors handling the collection efforts.
Sudbury readers witnessed yesterday's garden club exhibition in the lower town hall. Floral displays and fruit and vegetable entries impressed visitors as Juniors showcased work while a Tea Garden offered social spots. Prizes were awarded in numerous classes to residents including Miss Natalie Howland, Mrs. Ralph Adams Cram, and Mrs. James Kelly among others, with judges led by Mrs. Sydney Stone and Mrs. Waxman.
South Acton reports the Middlesex Laundry team lost to C M A C of Boston in the third game of the Twi League championship series at Lowell last Saturday. The home side scored 5 to 2 behind veteran pitcher Scotty McDonald who hurled the mound duties for the victors.
Sudbury residents approve a 115000 water district borrowing with 45 percent grant from the U S government under the PWA and 55 percent debt over thirty years. Elected officers include John C Hall moderator Forrest Bradshaw clerk Normal Towry and James H Powers chairs the commission.
Residents of Sudbury's Water District challenge a 115000 borrowing for water supply as illegal without a proper poll. They urge a new meeting to legitimize the act, noting mortgage holders and taxpayers face ongoing costs and fear being taxed again for water access.
A concise note explains that humidity measurement focuses on water vapor content in fog, not the visible droplets. It highlights the distinction between relative humidity and actual vapor presence within foggy air.
After hard scrimmages Maynard H. S. football drills reveal strong material led by Captain Fraser and freshman Georgie Creighton. Key injuries include Bill Smith with a dislocated elbow and Jerry Spratt with a deep eye gash. Coach Mickey Vodoklys drives fundamentals as the team prepares for nine-game schedule and rivalries.
More than sixty New England long distance runners will start the first Acton Man Road Race this Saturday. The miles course begins in Arlington at 2 30 pm and traces famous roads used by Paul Revere and Isaac Davis before finishing at Acton Town Hall. Johnnie Kelley heads a strong field including Les Pawson Ossie Essig Hank Zamperelli Hal Smith Paul Martin and Bell with a team prize and a special trophy for the first runner from Acton Maynard or Concord.
In Helston Cornwall every May a town wide dance marathons lasts from 7 AM to 6 PM to a single tune played by the village band. Children lead morning routines followed by a midday invitation dance featuring officials. The event uses the Hal an tow tune with Melstrons and formal attire.
In Treland historic tale soldiers on both sides propose winter duels to limit war. A summer general fight would decide things, but the plan fostered fraternization. A peace conference followed, invaders were given part of Ireland to colonize, and lore says all lived happy ever after.
In Paraguay the Guatoan Indians cultivate the Akuri palm, reputed as the sole complete liquor plant. Sap drips into small cups where it ferments into a potent beverage.
The Mohawks defeated Middlesex Laundry 4 to 2 in a 12 inning game at Jones Community Field. Scoring highlights included Lincon Mohawks players Todd Boulden Mayo Flaherty and Lehto with key hits and two base hits by Todd and Lehto. Errors credited to Fla rl ito Mayo and two base runners forced by Lehto and Nelson. Game lasted 10 minutes tbd.
The article notes the word academy deriving from Plato’s olive grove retreat, linking the term to ancient Greek intellectual life and the philosopher’s its origin.
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