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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1935

Page

6

Bar Hook range faces a hostile takeover and a deadly feud

Lee Bishop and Campo Ragland brace for Elliot’s bold move as twelve hundred cattle head toward the Bar Hook. Zack Sanders is found dead, reigniting tensions while Ragland relies on Jean to avert all out war. Kentucky Jones suspects a hidden leverage over Ragland and a possible flip in the balance of power.

Lee Sid Lee Kentucky Bill McCord Lee Bish Lee Bishop McCord Mason Bishop Campo Ragland Tee Elliot Ragland iVell Lee Pishop Zack Dar Llock Zack Sanders Jims Humphreys Harry Wilson Casinel Oman Billy Petersen John Mason Kentucky Jones Kentuck Bob Elliot Jean Campo

Sudden Death Halts Bedford Birthday Party

Mrs. Frank McMahon of Belmont died from a heart attack at a Hartford street Perkins home where a seventh birthday party for Dorothy Perkins was being held. Family friends mourn the sudden loss as authorities note the gathering ended with her collapse Friday night.

Bedford Frank McMahon Belmont Perkins Hartford Street Dorothy Perkins

Service For Arthur Billet Held Today

Maynard notes the death of Arthur Billet 65 born in Trowbridge England a long time resident. He is survived by his mother Mrs Annie Billet two daughters Mrs Allen and Mrs Bessie Austin four brothers Alfred Edward Walter and Jesse Billet all of Maynard. Funeral services were at Alfred Billet’s home 4 Wadtham Street conducted by Rev Burdette Landsdowne of St. George's church with interment in Glenwood cemetery.

Maynard Arthur Billet Trowbridge England Annie Bilett Richard Allen Allen Bessie Austin Alfred Edward Walter Jesse Billet Alfred Billet Wadtham Street Burdette Landsdowne St. George's Church Glenwood Cemetery

Bedford residents plan Syracuse visit and local events

Vir. and Mrs. Frank Goodwin and family travel to Syracuse to help celebrate a fiftieth wedding anniversary. The Bafta Club schedules a first food sale on April 20 at 1 PM at the Church of Christ. Local students and residents attend to spring travel and medical concerns, including Miss Pearl Decow’s tonsil operation and Phillip McGovern’s car crank injury.

Frank Goodwin Lois George Goodwin Elmer E. Knowles Syracuse New York Great Road Vincent Memorial Hospital Margaret Harrington Quincy Hartford Street Mary Winchenbaugh Concord Road Washington Lowell Normal School Phillip McGovern Hartwell Road

4-H Work Is Exhibited In Bedford Hall

The 4-H Club program at the PTA meeting featured reports from the Handicraft and Poultry clubs, a Livestock drawing, and meat-cut demonstrations. James Erickson and Miss Helen Backes led activities with moving pictures, displays, and ribbons awarded for sewing, crafts, poultry, eggs, and wood carving.

Bedford Parent-Teacher Association Handicraft Club No Man Paul Little Jorge Erickson Katherine McGrath Mayjes Backes Marion Delfino Palmers Margaret Sullivan Dore Grenier Katherine Poleo Jean Rowse Marion Thompson Beth McGregor Isabelle Wells Doris Bursey Walter Cibulski Robert Sands Ord Albert Marsonkevich Helen Backes Thomas Jarson Edward van Sickle Abe Koskinen Leslie Neville John Brown

Bedford Scouts Hold Father and Sons Night Event

Bedford Boy Scout troop hosted a Father and Sons night in the range hall on April 11. Scout Master Arthur Gennetti and Asst. Masters William Candon and Hartwell Skelton were introduced to the fathers, District Commissioner Kelsey Reed spoke on scouting, tests and merit badges were explained, and second class pins were awarded to Karl Atwood Charles Ryan and George Dimond during the meal and games twist.

Bedford Father and Sons Range Hall Arthur Gennetti William Candon Hartwell Skelton Kelsey Reed Karl Atwood Charles Ryan George Dimond

Handel in Dublin Secures Fame for The Messiah

A book on George Frederic Handel recounts that he wrote The Messiah in London and set it aside in discouragement until an invitation to perform in Dublin led him to present the work. The Irish audience’s love of music helped propel The Messiah to lasting fame and secured Handel’s subsequent success.

George Frederic Handel Newman Flower London Handel Germany Tub- Hin Dublin

Philosophers and Aviators Sayings from Hi Ho Sage

A Chinatown sage Hi Ho voices a quip comparing philosophers to aviators. He notes they aim for the stars but hope to return to earth with dignity after a brief flight. The remark captures a wry confidence in grounded outcomes.

Hi Ho Chinatown Earth

Doctor urged for treatment after measles quarantine

Dr. Horace Teague remains out after several days sick with German measles. Donald Sands son of Mr and Mrs Robert Sands of the Old Billerica Road is under quarantine for Scarlet Fever.

Horace Teague Donald Sands Robert Sands Billerica Road

Florist Talks To Sudbury Garden Club

Miss Rachel Butterworth of Framingham gave a flower arrangement program at the Sudbury Garden Club meeting in Town Hall. She demonstrated unusual arrangements and explained care for plants and cut flowers while showing how wall coverings and hangings relate to floral displays.

Sudbury Garden Clay Rachel Butterworth Framingham Butterworth Miss Butterworth

Maynard Country Club Opens Golf Course on April 19

The Maynard Country Club will formally open its golf course on April 19 though veteran players have long used the links. Hartwell Flood, club president, notes several membership applications including former members. The tournament committee plans weekend events for members. A beer and wine license has been granted to Arthur Barieau who leases the club restaurant.

Maynard Country Club Hartwell Flood Arthur Barieau

Arguing Gone Awry Delays Bend County Meeting

A scrambled note references a group named Tunkins and a dispute over age, with wind and timing delaying a local meeting. No formal decisions reported.

Wind Mae

Maynard Prepares for Marathon Return of Komonen

Maynard awaits the arrival of Dave Komonen of Sudbury, the previous Marathon champion, as Finnish residents rally behind him. He plans to run from Hopkinson to Boston on April 19 with Austin Helin and Karl Hills in his entourage. Komonen first raced in Maynard in 1931 and has since inspired local fans who support his bid to repeat as champion.

Maynard Dave Komonen Sudbury Canada Hopkinton Boston Komonen Dave Austin Helin Karl Hills Allston Matti Katvala Dartmouth Street Katvala Maynard Fins Finland Magnara Temperance Hall Kanto AC Thomas Nevela

Assabet Valley Baseball League Meeting Held in Stow

A meeting of the Assabet Valley Baseball League was held last night in Stow with representatives of teams in South and West Acton, Stow, West Concord and Hudson.

Assabet Valley Baseball League Stow South West Acton West Concord Hudson

Unclear Club Names in Local Representation

Fragmentary note mentions an unnamed club represented by Sorter Later and Al Connors. unclear context or event details.

oamrerd_prebin’ wer Ate Thesmer Sorter al Connors

Boy Scouts Drum Corps to Take Part in Concord Parade

The Troop 4 Drum and Bugle Corps of Jamaica Plain, a 26 piece unit, will march in Concord on April 19 for the parade of the day under the direction of Marshal Captain Thomas H. Mansfield. Watch for the Scouts as they perform with or alongside the participants.

Concord Drum and Bugle Corps Boy Scouts Jamaica Plain Scouts Thomas H. Mansfield

Horse Helps Elect President in Mexican War Era

The article recalls Old Whitey the horse ridden by General Taylor in the Mexican War as a political symbol that aided his master’s bid for the presidency.

Old Whitey Taylor Mexico

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