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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1931
Page
2
The piece urges women to maintain normal living standards by spending wisely on food clothes and shelter to keep stocks moving and the economy active. It emphasizes buying a home now at today's prices as a sound investment and a path to savings and stability.
A chaotic montage of names and places describes a round eleven college event with players from Amherst Bates and Holy Cross amid references to Boston and Stanford like figures. The text notes a region involving a sharpshooter and various teams, with scattered mentions of players such as Nusses and Crickard as part of an international correspondence context.
A churchgoer report notes discussion after the sermon on sins that end us, with one reader sharing impressions before leaving the gathering. The recollections reflect a steady interest in the preacher's message and its moral focus.
The program credits George Clayton Dave Clayton Phillip Taylor and families of Harold Taylor Frank Holland Poland King Phalon Smith Ledgard among attendees. Music will be furnished by Grace Salloway soprano Laura Lent pianist Alfred Tracey violin Harry Kuntz.
The Maynard Woman’s Club held its annual Gentlemen’s Night at the High School Auditorium. Dr David Vaughn of Boston University delivered an address on American Ideals. Mrs Welen MacPherson welcomed guests assisted by Miss Helen Hinchliffe with reception duties. Refreshments followed the program.
Fr Raslovitch priest of the Church of the Annunciation assists in the Tolstoi play What Men Live By to be staged at the High Seven Auditorium next Sunday night by the Young Folks of St. George’s Church. Fr Jaslevitich oversees stage setting and costumes.
A ragged but vivid account outlines twelve collegiate teams in a charity gridiron tournament tied to unemployment aid. It highlights Yale and Dartmouth as leading participants with other East and Western schools joining, including Princeton, Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Holy Cross, amid talks of double eliminates and finals pairing.
The Screech Owl high school publication announces its staff for the upcoming issue. Names include editor William Ledgar and associate editor Jeanette Gruber with various editors and managers such as Sidney McCleary and James Malcolm.
Maynard The Young People of St George church present two plays at the high school auditorium next Sunday at 8 pm. Admission is free with a voluntary offering at the door. Tolstoy’s What Men Live By and The Neighbors, 1914 American Drama League best short play, are the titles. Mrs. Eason Cross coaches.
The Maynard Textile Council provided a free Thanksgiving dinner at Parker Street Hall for over 100 people including many children. Volunteers prepared and served a full menu with turkey, chicken, potatoes, vegetables, pie, ice cream, bread, milk, coffee, and cider. Donations came from Davis Farm, New Market, United Cooperative, Parker Street Hall directors, and Maydale Bottling Co, with thanks to all contributors.
V F W Whist attracts Maynard Post with Auxiliary conducting a successful whist party Friday night at VIEW headquarters. Prizes awarded to Mrs Amy Prayden Miss Ethel Crowther Mrs Agnes Driscoll Mrs Mabel Holley Mrs William Play art David Hubbard Margaret Mc Carthy Mrs Ida Gruber Agnes Anderson Mrs Mildred Hopper Chas Purcell Mrs Mabel Martin Miss Annie White Mr C E Newman and William Jones. Next event set for next Friday with a special prize a dinner set to be awarded.
Cash donations and provisions are organized for relief, led by First National Stores United Cooperative Society Russo and Son Me Cann Ice Cream Company A and P stores and several farmers from nearby towns. Barker Cider Company South Acton contributes sweet cider to the effort.
Marlboro Mrs. Etta McNally, president, presided at a White Cross Guild gathering last night at Sons of Tialy Hall. The group plans its annual Christmas cheer collection and distribution, a generous local tradition.
Alpha Phi Club members will be entertained Thursday night at 115 Essex Street in Marlboro. Girl Scouts began yesterday sewing baby garments to earn badges. Drummers practiced under Edward Dunn. Eight girls handed out Christmas seal sale posters locally.
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