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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1931

Page

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Maynard High Squad Wins Dual League Championships

Maynard High football crowns Midland League title and shares Middlesex League championship with Belmont. Banquet set for Dec 15 at Maynard Pool and Gun Club with tickets via committee: Fletcher Lent Drechsler Stuart Stockwell Connors. Coach Don Lent led a multi nationality team to remarkable season, aided by Al Lever and Charlie Manty.

Maynard High Schoo Maynard Pool and Gun Club Ralph Fletcher Middles den Lent C. C. Drechsler Schol George Stuart George Stockwell Maynard Rod and Gun Club Thomas Connors Belmont High Maynard Belmont League of Nations Don Lent al Lever Charlie Manty Clinton Lent

Maynard-Miss Wilson Wed at St Bridget’s Rectory

Essie Medora Wilson of Lexington wed Mr. William F. Dwyer of Natick in a Monday night ceremony at St. Bridget’s rectory. Rev. Charles Donahue officiated. Annie Duggan served as bridesmaid and Kamund Duggan as best man. A reception followed at the groom’s home. couple will reside in Natick after a wedding tour. The groom is assistant superintendent for Boston Mutual at Braintree.

Maynard Essie Medora Wilson Lexington Robert Walton New Brunswick William F. Dwyer James Dwyer Fuent St. Bridget’s Church Charles Donahue Annie Duggan Kamund Duggan Natick Tue Boston Mutual Insurance Company Bramingham

Maynard Teachers Club Sees Talk on School Library Relation

Miss J Louise Jones from the State Library department spoke at the High school Auditorium on the Relation of School and Library. An open discussion followed highlighting ways schools and libraries can work together for mutual interest. The Roosevelt School teachers organized the program to a large audience.

Maynard Maynard Teachers Club J. Louise Jones State Library Department of Education Roosevelt Sospbonse Es Tones

Knights and Hibernians Tie in Monument Hall Tourney

In round seven of the triangular 45 tournament Concord in Monument Hall on Friday night the Knights of Columbus and Division 56 Ancient Order of Hibernians were tied with 35 games each while the Concord Red and Go Club had 30. Grand totals place the Knights at 264, the Hibernians 226, and the Gunners 200.

Concord Monument Hall Concord Council Knights of Columbus Ancient Order of Hibernians Concord Red Goh Knights Hibernians Gunners

Trust Company Distributes 60358 In Christmas Club Checks

The Maynard Trust Company mailed checks totaling 60358.73 to 1676 members of its 1931 Christmas Club on Monday. The club is a long standing savings program in the state and remains popular despite tough industrial conditions, distributing nearly as much as last year.

Maynard ‘Trust Company Trust Company

Concord Odd Fellows Benefit Dance Ticket Sales Start Strong

The Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows began selling tickets for a benefit dance to be held January 8 at the State Armory. The energetic chairman of the Concord Selectmen bought ten tickets as a starter and other civic citizens quickly followed suit. Net proceeds go to the benefit.

Concord State Armory Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows Concord Selectmen Walters

Concord Moods Celebrate Golden Anniversary Reception

A large reception honors Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Moody on their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the Trinitarian Congregational Church chapel in Concord. Rev George Thurlow and church members spoke, a gold gift was presented, and decorations featured yellow chrysanthemums and roses. Refreshments followed, with hospitality led by the Woman's Union and church helpers.

Concord Benjamin Moods Trinitarian Congregational Church Charles F. Bowers Ek. Burgess Dickey Moody George L. Th Mr. Moody Leslie R Moore Charles R. Borland Eliot R. Howard Russell Davis Wallace B. Conant John Jensen Leslie R. Moore Charles H. Towle

Maynard Considers New Industries Amid Textile Pressures

Maynard discusses attracting new industries as textile centers face shifting conditions. Woolen mill leaders historically resisted diversification, but an Assabet mill official says the American Woolen Company would not oppose community plans. He offers Chamber of Commerce cooperation if residents approve.

Maynard Assabet Mill American Woolen Company Chamber of Commerce

Concord High School Alumni Dance Triumphs At Thanksgiving

The fourth annual football dance sponsored by the Concord High School Alumni Association drew a strong crowd of youths and maidens after Concord defeated Lexington. George Smith’s orchestra provided the music at the new high school auditorium. Vice President Maurice McWalter chaired the organizing committee with Miss Maude Tompkins, Robert Ferran, and Miss Mary Dalton. A Christmas recess dance was promised due to the enthusiastic response.

Concord Concord High School Alumni Association George Smith Lexington Maurice McWalter Alumni Association

Round Up Gang Accused of Breaks in South Acton

Chief Foley mobilized detectives and state police to break up a gang suspected of breaking into Acton High School and other targets. Suspects include Harvey Croft of Maynard and John Kesokes of Lynn, with Boucher and Coleman arraigned for nightbreaks. Police recovered stolen money and weapons and warned of further operations in small towns.

South Acton Michael Foley Hs Town Acton Foley Maynard John Hough John Kesokes Harry Kesokes Cottage St Lynn Joseph Boucher Chelmsford Road Billerica Thomas Coleman Jerry Coleman Sailors Haven Water Street Charlestown Boucher Coleman Concord Howard A. Wilson East Cambridge Croft Kezokes Boston Deer Island Butler Edward Johnson Oltage Johnston Kozokes South Acton Coal and Lumber Co George H Reed Grain Mill Maynard and Acton Oil Co Littleton Maynard-Acton Daniel Donahue

Christmas Savings Clubs distribute funds and events planned

About $95,000 in savings distributed to 10 residents across Maynard Trust and Middlesex Institution for Savings of Concord, while 1982 clubs organize with several classes. The Elks Christmas Basket Fund Show is set for December 6 at Peoples Theatre with two shows, and Lawrence Tibbetts presents Cuban Love Song next week. Marlboro notes Holy Trinity church Gulch meeting Friday evening in parish hall.

Maynard Maynard Trust Company Middlesex Institution For Savings of Concord Elks Peoples Theatre Lawrence Tibbett

Large Class Is Confirmed by Episcopal Bishop Visit

Bishop Samuel G. Babcock of the Diocese of Massachusetts confirmed a class during his annual visitation at St. George's church last Sunday. The service at 10 45 AM was filled to capacity with special music by Ruth Taylor Norvin Langenstein and Alfred Tracey on violin. Parishioners hosted a reception in the parish hall after the service. The 80 year old bishop praised recent parish improvements including a new roof and redecorated vestry, done by unemployed parishioners under Rector Eason Croes.

Maynard Samuel G. Babcock Massachusette St. George's Church Ruth Taylor Norvin Langenstein Alfred Tracey Eason Croes

Concord Bank Distributes Christmas Club Checks

Concord Bank distributed 84,948.25 in checks to 507 members of the Middlesex Institution Christmas Saving Club, a gain of 5,621 over the prior year. Checks were mailed this week as the 1951 club forms with several members already enrolled.

Concord Middle Six Institution Middlesex Institution For Savings

Essay Prize Winners Named At Maynard Cooperative Event

Maynard United Cooperative Society held a Sunday program awarding essay contest prizes for essays on the Benefit of Consumer Cooperation. Charles Manty won first prize of 15 with KK Koho taking second and three others earning $5 each. Anto Jantti voiced the society’s safety and progress during a formal talk and music followed by a drive to aid the unemployed with a Relief Fund sale planned the week of December 7.

Maynard United Cooperative Society Parker Street Hall Charles Manty Maynard High School Koho Fitchburg Francis Ledgard Nie Grondahl Alma Salseen Kindaia’s Vena Rahkonen George Makela Raivaja Bkinnis Anto Jantti United Coopetive Society Cooperative Mont Maynard Cooperative Society Cbeet United Cooperative Socie

Garrit Garrity Jr. Admitted to U S District Court

Thomas Howe Garrity Jr. of West Concord is among 110 attorneys admitted to practice before Judge Lowe at the opening of the December term in Boston. A Concord native, he is a graduate of Concord High School Boston College and Boston University School of Law. He has a local practice at 6 Beacon Street Boston and resides on Old Bridge Road West Concord.

Conecore Thomas Bh. Garris Jr West Concord Unites States District Court Lowe Garrit Concord Concord High School Boston College Boston Univesity School of Beacon Street Boston Garrity Old Bridge Road Wes Mos Lanham Building

Mill officials to meet employees at Assabet Mill

Maynard mass the American Woolen Company will meet Assabet Mill workers Thursday morning December 6 at 10 oclock in the mill yard. The aim is to obtain worker cooperation if the mill reopens. The meeting follows five weeks of lockout with labor tensions and tax discussions ongoing.

Maynard American Woolen Company Assabet Dee Mall United Cooperative Hall Frank Farnell Miles Lowell Mayberry Herbert W Martin Maynard Mass Re- American Woolen Board Martin Leland American Templeton Powsures

Organize Gift Carnival In South Acton

South Acton merchants stage a Christmas Gift Carnival with cooperation in the village. On Christmas Eve Santa Claus will distribute varied gifts funded by a gift pool of 290 dollars and set for residents with tickets. Organizers include Finney Hot Maynard Acton OH Company S Moore George Ph Reed Seata Seton Coal and Lamber Co n 4 Manning Lowden and McGuire Lanel Rowan.

South Acton Santa Chris Finney & Hot Maynard & Acton OH Company S Moore George Ph Reed Seata Seton Coal and Lamber Co. N. 4 Manning Lowden's McGuire

Cooperative Spirit Shown in Maynard Meeting

A town cooperative spirit brings progress as the Maynard Mayors Association plans action. The upcoming meeting lists many local leaders and donors and aims to inform residents of the project and fund allocations. A regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night at the department headquarters on December 2.

Maynard Aeton Pratetiyt Vie Het Contiiogtors Fesides M's Kar Er Bird Penny G. Holgand Son Charles Mins Carl J Tim M Ralph Ones Commie Cull the Clarence Robbins William Awitser Clinton & Reynolds Oie Manders Olaf Nelson Levi Kane Maynard & Acton Oo Caph

Sudbury Citizen Perry Returns From Thanksgiving Visit

Sylvester DD Perry of near the Maynard line traveled with his horse and buggy to his son Louis in South Sudbury for Thanksgiving dinner and returned before dark. Waldo KE Stone, formerly at HP Hood Co tea room, will work this winter in a Dorchester store. Memorial Congregational church Women’s Association plans December 10 meeting at Mrs Roland Cutter’s home with Rev Hlda Ives speaking on Rural Conditions in New England. Mrs Frank Goodnow, recently at Framingham hospital, has returned home.

Sylvester DD Perry Maynard Louis Perry Sudbury Waldo KE Stone HP Hood Co Dorchester Women's Association of Memorial Congregational Church Roland Cutter Hlda Ives New England Federation of Churches New England Frank Goodnow Framingham Hospital

Judge Crafts at Union Church Tyee

The fourth Ne ther Community Sunday Night gathering was held at West Concord church. Judge Frecenck A Crofts spoke on law observance and enforcement urging citizens to monitor agencies and commend good work while noting issues from 20 000 cases. Middlesex County juries praised though racketeering feared, and Officer Charles S Robinson was lauded for quick response in a case at Cal' bridge Court. Local turnout and appreciation followed the talk.

W. Concorn Frecenck A Crofts Crafte Middlesex County Con Acton High Schoo Charles S Robinson Cal’ Bridge Court Alfred W Stone

V F W Drum Corps Elects Officers

The VFW Drum Corps elected officers including Hudson Ralph E Mann and Walter Martin to lead the post and bugle corps. Richard Knight, Henry Ralib, and Mond TM were named as managers and assistants in the organization.

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Maynard High Squad Johnnie O'Leary Paul Kendra Autti Frigard Arne Frigard Datmouth Frigard Thompson Swartz Pozarychi Johnson Ollin Nowicki Mullin Tamulevitch Buckacz Case Duggan Cap Spratt John Malcolm Ariesz Grondal James Malcolm Kendra O'Leary Murphy Archer Hintsa Alo Spratt Ollila Arcisz Melrose Hudson v Stoneham Connard Winchester Marlboro Shirley MAC Dartmouth Igh Teachers Club Mrs Benjamin Moody Emerson Society Emerson Society of Alice Barrett Phyllis Douglas South End Holy Trinity Church Weenlnsto D. C Emory Bi Bishop Babcock St. George's Concord Bank Mrs. Abe Latin New London, Ct Thursmor Abet Mills SO. Sudbury Judge Crafts Union Church Tyee V.F.W. Drum Ce
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