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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1937
Page
1
Local naturalists report condor numbers increasing near L AMONICA California, prompting comparisons to earlier vanished species. The piece blends observations of wildlife comeback with satirical notes on contemporary politics and cultural references.
Kathleen V McMahon daughter of Mr and Mrs John T McMahon of Clinton and Henry T Wardzala son of Mrs Tekla Wardzala of Maynard wed at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Clinton. The ceremony was by Rev Henry Hackett with maid of honor Miss Mary Quinn and best man Joseph Wardzala. Honeymoon follows a trip to Bermuda and Nassau before returning to 114 Strathmore Road Wayland.
Maynard Council K of C announces its annual banquet at the K of C hall on April 28 and the communion breakfast on May 9. A committee led by Thomas Duggan and Arley Lawrence plans the banquet and breakfast, with John Hannon also involved. The third degree class will be conferred on May 16.
Large crowd attended the Mizpah Rebekah Lodge military whist social at Odd Fellows hall. Prizes included a door prize to Henry Weir a table cloth to Inez Lester and whist awards to multiple attendees including Mre Wells Mre Crosby Louise Ineson Mrs Coughlin and several couples and individuals.
A town hall hearing preceded a special meeting to discuss a proposed consolidated elementary school for Acton. Everett N. Montague chaired the school committee session with Walter F. Hall outlining educational gains and showing architect drawings and floor plans for a modern facility.
Maynard approves a 1937 tax rate of $37 per thousand, up twenty cents from last year. George Stockwell, chairman of the Board of Assessors, announced the rate and noted valuation details for the year.
Maynard high school baseball faces Marlboro in a Crowe Park opener described as a strong defensive effort with potential for early hitting. Rivalry with Belmont looms as Polly Harrie’s Belmont nine visits for a key Middlesex league clash, promising a diamond battle between two seasoned contenders past titles.
A series of incendiary fires struck Concord and nearby Lincoln early Tuesday, destroying barns at the Paul Revere Farm and Gravenstein property, damaging the Paine House, and injuring a 62 year old resident. Livestock, tractors, and farm implements were lost, with total damage estimated around eight thousand dollars. Fire units from Concord Lincoln and Lexington fought the blazes and investigators pursued a likely arsonist.
Fire in the Loomis mansion on Great Road, Bedford, caused about 50 000 dollars in damage. Firemen from five towns battled the blaze as Mrs Loomis and her three children were away in Cambridge. Authorities suspect an arsonist linked to a string of recent fires.
Mrs George Logan hosted a large gathering on Thursday at Main street to benefit the South Acton Congregational Church Ladies Social Circle. Prizes were awarded in games and guest Mrs George Greenough celebrated her birthday with a cake and written wishes.
A person was detained for several hours at the Concord Police Station for questioning by authorities before being released as a non-suspect. Police involvement indicates ongoing standard procedures in the investigation.
Acton High School hosts the annual essay contest on the History and Romance of Acton in the high school auditorium Monday evening April 26. Ten senior contestants will read their essays before judges Rev. Frederick Brooks Nowes Miss Sarah Loomis and Blynn Davis.
Maynard Henry Newhouse 82 died at his home on Friday born in Finland and longtime Maynard resident of 33 years He is survived by two sons and four daughters Annie Sipola Lilian Newhouse Raymond Newhouse William Newhouse Mary Tofferi Finland and Elvie Salmi Quincy Funeral services were held Sunday at the home conducted by Rev George Koponen Finnish Congregational church Burial was in Glenwood cemetery
Mrs Regina Woller Morrison died suddenly Saturday at her Lynn home. Former Maynard resident, she leaves son Henry J Morrison and granddaughter Lois, plus four Wollerscheid brothers in Saugus Lynn and town. Funeral at St Patrick's West Lynn with burial at St Bridget's.
A surprise miscellany event honored Miss Virginia A Ther Rien at Mrs. Bernard Statkus home on Maple Street. Relatives and friends from Maynard Gardner Hudson Fitchburg and Sudbury attended a party with games a mock marriage and refreshments lasting late.
The holiday weekend in Maynard featured four weddings two on Saturday and two on Sunday. Virginia Therrien wed Paul Green at St Bridget's with Leona Rioux as bridesmaid and Clifford Hartwell as best man, followed by a reception at the bride's home. The couple plans to live in Gardner after a New Hampshire trip.
Miss Mildred Lillian Costello daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Costello 26 Roosevelt Street married William H Johnson son of Patrick Johnson 12 Grant Street at St Bridget's Church Rev Charles F Henihan presided A large reception followed at the bride's home with guests from Boston Cambridge Natick Framingham Roslindale Concord Waltham Dorchester Maynard and more The couple amid well known local families plans and gifts marked the occasion
Maynard A couple united in marriage on Sunday April 18 at 4 30 pm in Lynn. Miss Rose Lemoine daughter of David P Lemoine 39 Acton street Maynard and Redvers Young of Lynn wed in St Marys rectory performed by Rev Fr Burke. Best man Patrick O Donnell with bridesmaid Rose Rice. Reception at 39 Acton Street hosted guests from Lynn Swampscott Acton Maynard and Maine.
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