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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1934
Page
1
The passage blends references to Safety Month, Highway Safety, and calls for conscription without cash, noting rising accident deaths and reckless behavior. It mentions figures from Hartford and North Carolina strike imagery, a Biblically flavored riff on a strike, and sports notes about record attempts and a trophy race, with scattered names like Leon Brown and Dr Newton H Brown.
The Concord Flower Show is praised as the best in history with the club awarding total prizes for outstanding arrangement. Mrs Metcalf arranged an outdoor Italian cafe beside her pool exhibit where tea was served. Mrs Brooks impressed with color arrangements and a jade vase display. (Continued on Page 8)
Sudbury Center marked Ancestors Day with a 3 p m service at First Parish Church (Unitarian) attended by former residents and families from afar. The event featured an informal service followed by coffee and box lunches provided by ladies of the congregation. Visitors included Rev and Mrs Edward H Cotton among others.
Maynard's 3% R A community gardens and canning plant are praised as a state model. Professor Cole of Massachusetts State College photographed the garden and canning setup on Powder Mill Road as the project grows. The site spans about nine and one acres, with a mix of fresh produce and winter stores, plus 250 home gardens cultivated by citizens. Don Lent leads the effort, which drew state attention last year for the steam roller canning project at Powder Mill Point.
Nathanial Bowditch County Commissioner delivered an extensive talk on county functions and board work. Victor Jewitt Axel E. Zetterman of Ashland, president of the Massachusetts Association of Selectmen, summarized legislation affecting city affairs. Frank V. Sheridan of Maynard and Harry V. Madden spoke, followed by a midday dinner at Federated church. Theodore B. Parker of the Public Works Administration opened the afternoon session on PWA functions.
The Misses Habersham spoke at St. St church parish hall about missionary films from China Japan the Philippines Alaska and American Indians of the southwest Mountaineers of Virginia. Harold Haylor and Irving Wooldridge attended the vestrymen conference at St Marks School Southboro on September 15 and 16.
Acton Woman's Club announces its season opening on October 10 with the Candle Light Trio and hostess Mrs. John Holland. A food sale runs the same day led by Mrs. Joseph FitzGibbons, with a busy schedule through February and March including guests, entertainers, and a Home Talent Day.
Miss Chamberlin a 1929 Wellesley graduate active in Concord Girl Scouts shows interest in mountain climbing. She will wed with Rev Edward Perry Daniels officiating at First Parish ceremony. Groom’s mother is in California for the ceremony and the couple will motor on their wedding trip after a shower given by Mrs Frederick Millett.
Fifty-one friends from Somerville and West Acton surprised Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Jones last Friday evening September 14. The hosts were celebrated with asters, garden flowers, and a dainty luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Oenceante of Waltham visited the Jones family and will remain for the Acton Fair.
In a gripping Suffolk County league final Maynard defeats Littleton 6 to 0 to win the Middlesex Championship. Tuang Torppa delivered the decisive 12th inning center hit sending John Flaherty home as Dick Lawson pitched strongly for Maynard. Key plays by Johnson Leighton and Kendra plus sustained defense kept fans on edge through the extra frame.
President George Fagee and coworkers maintain standards for the annual Acton Pair event at Acton Gen tre on Friday through Saturday. The ceremony included a reception at ersey where the bride and groom received gifts. The couple plans to settle on Sudbury court after their wedding trip.
Rumors say Maynard may study a municipal light plant and seek action at the March town meeting to update town by laws. Selectmen have obtained copies of other towns by laws and plan an early meeting of the special committee.
Bridget Farrell a known Sudbury resident was attacked by a cow she tended in her pasture on Water Row road. Dr Buell treated her and she was taken to Maribo hospital where she is recovering.
Representative Sheridan announces renomination after the 1982 term and vows to continue serving the district. He thanks supporters and says his varied experience will help better represent the people of his district.
BRA local officials report payroll for the past week reached 146 workers up from 126. The team is distributing jobs to those with the greatest family need following the mill shutdown, prioritizing State and Federal BRA guidance.
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