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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1932

Page

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Citizens Back Tax Cut At Town Meeting

Nearly 400 residents gathered at Cooperative hall to support a tax reduction. The meeting approved welfare and old age spending, reviewed town costs, and formed a committee of twelve to study five articles including a Board of Public Works and fire department reforms.

I Nis Cooperative Hall Ivoshud Naylor Charman Serance Glenwood Johnathan P Bent Board of Public Works McCleary Monara A Wilson Hartwell Flood James A Coughlan Sidney Ek McCleary George H Creighton George Merrick Herry C Templeton Samuel Paker James ‘Tooin Albert Hendrickson John J Donahue John Banks Arthur Sullivan Finance Committee Joshua Naylor France William Naylor Artiiles Frank Punch Joseph White Judge Wilson Chamber of Commerce and Frank Parks Fire Department uGharles Irwin Wectmen

Maynard Athletes Earn Letters In 1933 Season

M H S athletes earning letters include football captain John O Leary and 82 point scorer. Girls hockey team members listed with captains and managers. Letters awarded at a Victory banquet by the Maynard Rod and Gun Club after Christmas with a stag party and talks on hunting outdoor life and sportsmanship.

Meynard Michel Ignachik James Malcolm John O'Leary Paul Kebdra Richard Archer Reino Aho John Thompson John Murphy Robert Duggan John Malcolm Oliva Hintsa Fred Johnson John O'Toole Anno Normoal Francis Gilleney Frank Ignachuk Bradford Case John Pazerycki Edward O'Donnell Stanley Piecewicz Richard Grondahl Kdward Carl Swanson George Stocnwell John Keefe

Sportwriter to Be Speaker at Sudbury Meeting

Sudbury’s Mother and Son Night at the town hall will feature sportwriter Paul N. Swarfield, a former Brown University athlete, as the speaker. A Paul Ecke supper is served at 7 o’clock, and all local men are invited.

Sudbury Paul N. Swarfield Brown University Paul Ecke

Concord Man Plans January Wedding in Kentucky

Russell Robb of Concord and his fiancée Katharine Moxley Armstrong of Shelbyville and Louisville Ky have set Tuesday January 3 for their marriage to take place in Kentucky Robb is a Harvard 1928 alumnus and member of several clubs Armstrong is Shelbyville educated and affiliated with the Junior League

Concord Russell Robb Katharine Moxley Armstrong George Allen Armstrong Shelvyville Louisville Kentucky Robb Harvard 1928 DK E Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 Somerset Exchange Eastern Yacht Harvard Boston New York Armstrong Shelbyville

The Modern Magi Christmas Play at St George Church

The Modern Magi a Christmas play will be presented at St George Church parish on December 22 23 under church auspices. Cast includes Harold Taylor David Clayton George Clayton Fred Stokes Sr Robert Poland Mae Swensen with Mrs Euson Cross as coach.

Dall St. George Church Harold Taylor David and George Clayton Fred Stokes, Sr Robert Poland Mae Swensen Euson Cross

Judge Wilson Inquiry On Soldiers Relief Distribution

A town committee appointed after an investigation and with selectmen cooperation approved the administration of Soldiers Relief by the Selectmen. The meeting adjourned until January 9.

Wilson

Death in Sleep Claims Concord Widow Sarah Back

Mrs. Sarah Indiana Back widow of George Roscoe Back longtime Concord resident died in her sleep last Thursday at Old Stow road West Concord aged 61 or 62. Her husband died in 1907 after being struck by a railroad train. Funeral held Friday at Joseph Dee parlors Bedford Road with Rev. Alfred Wheeler Stone officiating. Burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Survived by adopted son Roscoe Back of Uxbridge.

Concord Sarah Indiana (Rice George Roscoe Back Old Stow Road West Concord Joseph Dee Bedford Road Alfred Wheeler Stone West Concord Union Church Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Roscoe Back Uxbridge

Concord D A R Enjoy Program of Much Interest

Old Concord Chapter D A R met at the Chapter House Saturday afternoon with Regent Mrs. Wallace B Conant presiding Mrs Elwyn W Harris read from the chapter history and scrap book A musical program directed by Mrs Wisner Park featured Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone and Miss Mildred Stone performing songs including Du Bist die Ruh The Sleigh Rolling Down to Rio Danny Deever and more Attendees praised the singing and the hostesses were Mrs Arthur F Blanchard Mrs William Brown and Mrs A G Zeigler.

Concord Old Concord Daughters of the American Revolution Wallace B. Conant Elwyn W. Harris Wisner Park Alfred Wheeler Stone West Concord Union Church Mildred Stone Schubert Richard Xountz Rio Edward Gernan Danny Deever Damrosch Mr. Stone Arthur F Blanchard William Brown A G Zeigler

Maynard Grange Confers Four Degrees At Meetings

Grange confers the first and second degrees at Thursday night session and the third and fourth degrees at a special Monday night session. A skit titled Samantha Changes Her Mind was presented by Dorothy Alving Ina Edwards and Edith McAuslin. Delegates to the State Orange convention in Springfield include Leon Whitney and Mrs Adelaide Sims with others planning to attend. A statue of St Therese The Little Flower of Jesus was dedicated at St Casimir's church in a ceremony attended by a large congregation and visiting clergymen. The Italian marble statue was secured by popular subscription. The Players held a whist party at Odd Fellows hall with prizes awarded to Owen Frankland Arthur Champagne Mrs Irving Allwood and others. Patrick Nugent and the Maynard Naval Reserves unit led by Communication Service in charge attended sound and radio station inspections at USS Tillman and Charlestown and joined the Somerville Unit dedication.

Maynard Grange Samantha Dorothy Alving Ina Edwards Edith McAuslin Leon Whitney Adelaide Sims Orange Springfield John Rex Shepler Russell Naylor Hazel Bumpus Shepler State Grange St. Therese Flower of Jesus St. Casimir’s Church Odd Fellows Hall Owen Frankland Arthur Champagne Irving Allwood Patrick Nugent US Naval Reserves Communication Service Maynard Lieut Kaulbach Anthony Hilferty Stephen Wasuik Patrick Edward Nugent

Card Party Aids Building Fund in Bedford

A successful charity event at Grange Hall featured bridge whist and forty five with two whist tables five bridge tables and two forty five tables. Prizes awarded to Miss Frances Myers Mrs KE Smith Mrs F Noonan Dorval Connert l Wm J Connpare A Grice Nora Thompson Mrs Joseph McKenna for whist and Mrs William Moore A Auburn Mrs Joseph Jenks for bridge Mr Gillispie Mr Tackney for forty five. Consotation BC Dalrymple. Miss Marion Flanders is confined to bed with a severe cold.

Bridge William Moore A. Auburn Joseph Jenks Gillispie Tackney C Dalrymple Marion Flanders

Enterprise Advertisements Reach Wide Circulation

Maynard notes a newspaper ad department dream as a district agent complains that the local dealer using the Enterprise paper has too broad a reach. The agency fears losing the account yet acknowledges the strong testimonial value of wide circulation and vows to work toward restricting publicity where needed.

Maynard Serict The Enterprise Cll Week Kive Town Weekly Hts

Woman Hurt In Single Vehicle Crash Near Weston Street

Mrs. Alice G. Loyal, 68, of 102 Weston street Walituam Wes, was thrown from her car in a rear end crash near the West Kinau Garage around noon. She suffered facial and head abrasions and was taken to Marlboro Hospital for observation. police believe she was driving alone. Officers Soudreau and Fitzgerald investigated. witnesses Alfred Ritenie and Richard Waterhouse provided details.

Alice G. Loyal Weston Street Walituam Wes Weston Maynard Loynd Marlboro Hospital Albert Soudreau William Fitzgerald Alfred Ritenie Mapie Street Richard R. Waterhouse Acton Court

Acton Athletic Association Considers Four By-Laws

At the regular meeting the Acton Athletic Association reviews four new by laws and sets next meeting date. Carl Backman elected basketball manager with Frank Price likely coach. The basketball committee seeks a suitable Acton hall and funds equipment, while the entertainment committee runs a Turkey Contest with drawings December 21.

South Acton Regulr Acton Athletic Association Carl Backman Frank Price Acton

Examined 469 Pupils in November Report

Maynard Miss Edith B Foster school nurse reports for November that 469 pupils were examined 244 treated in school 16 in homes nurse made 5 visits to schools 78 to homes accompanied 29 pupils to a doctor 57 to a dentist 8 to an oculist and 10 to clinics one tonsil operation and 12 pupils excluded for illness Ten children examined at a Chadwick clinic Dr MacCarthy of Boston Dental clinics led by Dr Bellows May Dr Palmer and Dr Garland.

Maynard Edith B. Foster James P. King Chadwick MacCarthy Boston John Bellows Frank May Raymond Palmer S. R. Garland

Seth Parker Program Dec 18 In South Sudbury

Sunday evening December 18 at 8 o'clock the Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury hosts the Seth Parker gathering, third in a winter series. Rev. Albert Reynolds leads with Mrs Carne Luce as Mother Parker and Mrs Rotana Caton as Lizzie, with cast member Clifton Giles singing Cephas and a chorus of neighbors attending. Maynard Assembly Rainbow for Girls reports a successful whist party at Masonic hall and plans a Christmas party for members and friends.

South Sunbery Seth Parker Githerm Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury Githerin Albert Reynolaus Seth Parker Car Haith John Goodeow John Clifton Giles Ceplus Irving Priest Forrest Bradshaw Albert Reynolds Clyde Brendan Albert Tallant Marie Nelson Flinor Bentley

Livery Friend Canvass Receives Church Thanks

West Concord Union Church extends thanks to all who joined or contributed to the Livery Friend Canvass held last Sunday. Special gratitude goes to Mrs Josephine Pearce and her helpers, the Moses Hendrickson, for preparing and serving the lunch to the canvassers.

West Concord Union Josephine Pearce Moses Hendrickson

Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs William Camps

Concord notes mark the Golden wedding anniversary of William and Mrs Camps with a turkey dinner at their son William Camps home in Fall River. The couple married in Mossley England and arrived in the United States 40 years ago. Since retirement two years ago he was foreman at the Firestone Rubber Company plant in Fall River. They now reside with their daughter Mrs John W Fisn at 213 Commonwealth avenue West Concord.

Concord William Camps William Camps Fall River Camis Mossley England Cimps Firestone Rubber Company John W. Fisn Commonwealth Avenue West Concord

Maynard stores announce weeklong Wednesday and evening hours

The Maynard stores will be open Wednesday and every evening next week. This schedule extends shopping hours to include evenings, offering customers more time for purchases.

Maynard

Concord Council and K of C Mark 35th Anniversary

Concord council and Knights of Columbus celebrated the 35th anniversary of their founding with a turkey supper and entertainment in Monument hall. William H. Owren of Massachusetts Utilities Commission spoke on annuities and the United States. other officials and clergy offered remarks. Tom Tombeno and troupe entertained the gathering.

Concord Council K. of C Monument Hall Joseph H. McKenna Thomas J. McGann PGK William H. Dee Bernard McKenna Edward Cullinane Philip Dee Patrick A. Smith Terence — J. MctHtugn P.ncipal William Hi. Owren Tie Muassachusects Vue Utilities Commission United States Rank McManus Tie Codwall William HH. Minnick St Bernard's Church Joseph W. Healy Iis Walter Ke Lonanine Our Lady Help of Christians West Concord B. Kamor Ross Newton Lanes James Jarrell kKhigat Maynard Council Knight Perkins Belmont Council Tom Tombeno Concord

Three Young Men Report Conference At Union Church

Three local youths Wendell Hay Alden Parker and Guy Elms spoke at Union Church services after attending the Y M C A Older Boys Convention in Pawtucket They each participated in the service Parker sang with Nina Ruble at the organ Elms read scripture and Hay led the prayer The morning sermon addressed childishness and childlikeness The choir sang Neven's anthem O Taste and See and organ numbers included Dona Nobis from Mozart and Reverie with Credo by Haydn Senior Christian Endeavor met at 4 00 with Rex J Shepler Maynard minister discussing Playing the Margins

West Concord West Concord Union Church Wendell Hay Alden Parker Guy Elms Massachusetts Rhode Island Pawtucket Parker Hay Elms Alfred W Stone Parker Gang Nina Ruble Neven Missa Nina Ruble Mozart Lysburg Haydn Society of Chrirtian Air Oclock Rey Rex J Shepler Methodist Episcopal Church of Maynard

Bedford Church Christmas Concert Brightens Cold Day

In Bedford the Christmas program at Furst Parish church Sunday afternoon drew many despite bad weather. Kenneth W Mottat led the organ and choir from Winchester Unitarian church with solos by Dorothy Richards Virginia Boynton and Albert Raymond.

Furst Kenneth W Mottat Mineter Winchester Unitarian Church Brahms Jesu Batabino Senor Chou Caidvenss Gilshet Bethlehem Shaw Osgood Dorothy Richards Virginia Boynton Albert Raymond

Becket Deer Hunter Lands Five Point Buck

Mrs Waine Williams hunted with her husband near Becket last week and returned with a five point buck. Williams is an experienced hunter and trapper. Prior trapping law changes kept her successful in this section.

Waine Williams Becket W . Lams Williams

Speaker urges town budget to fit expenses

James Jackson, chairman of the Fall River commission, spoke to over 200 people at the Maynard High School auditorium urging towns to balance budgets. He cited statewide excess expenditures, urged action, and proposed budgeting to match income, noting Massachusetts conditions and the need to cut costs.

James Jackson Fall River Commission Maynard Chamber of Commerce Jackson Marlboro Hudson Maynard Acton Concord James Jo Ledward Commonwealth Fall River Ritchburg Chamber of Commerce Tax Association Massachusetts Met

Journey's End at Concord Players in Veterans Hall

Concord Players staged R. C. Sherriff’s Journey's End in three acts at Veterans Hall over Thursday to Saturday. The war drama depicts life in the British trenches before St Quentin, focusing on Captain Stanhope and his strained company as monotony and fear shape their bonds under fire. The cast includes William Faversham Jr as Stanhope with Lieut Osborne and Capt. Ripley, highlighting tensions between duty, alcohol, and loyalty.

Concord R. C. Cherriff Concord Players Veterans Hall St. Quentin Stanhope William Faversham, Jr Ripley Gage Osborne Lawrence K. Lunt Stanhope Hardy Oslo Ing Trotter FE. Mutty George A. Hill Secon Raleigh William A. Tolman Osberg

Donation Party Aids Guild In Distribution

A Maynard-A debtation party at St Bridget's parish center on Summer Street supported the White Cross Guild's year round welfare work by collecting food for Christmas baskets for 16 years. The guild also gathered clothing and other useful items. The treasury, once well stocked, is nearly empty. Donations of money will be doubly welcome. The annual Old Folks ball will be held in January with Mrs Ay Pilferty presiding and Walter Roche speaking briefly.

Maynard Whie Cress Guild St. Bridgets Parish Center Summer Street White Cross Guild Av Ay Pilferty Res Walter Roche St . Bridget’s Church

Christmas party at Universalist church youth program

A Christmas party for the Universalist church school will be held in the vestry on Friday December 23 at 7 p m with a tree play recitations and other events for all. Parents children friends and playmates are invited. Miss Clara L Sawyer hosts a bridge and whist party at her Main street home on Thursday December 15 at 2 p m for the church bene fit.

Church School of the Universalist Church Clara L. Sawyer Main Street the Universalist Church

State Officer Speaks Before Maynard Woman's Club

Maynard Massachusetts December meeting featured Mrs. Thomas J. Wier, first vice president of the Massachusetts Federation of Women Clubs, as guest speaker at George Washington Auditorium. Vocal solos by Charles Manty were accompanied by his sister. Brief business discussed relocating meeting quarters to Parish Hall of St George's. Next meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Esther Cace with a luncheon at her home.

Maynard Thomas J. Wier Thesachusetts Federation of Wom George Washi Auditorium Charles Manty Miss Herenty Sesson St. George's Esther Cace P Dent Maynard Watt Club Walker Helen MacPherson Maynard Club Mrée Ks Young Fisherville Walker Stanton Maluncheon

West Concord Union Church Junior Service Event

The West Concord Union Church youth led a Senior Christian Service program last evening. The group invites the community to a Deacons for Aged Women event next Sunday after 4 o clock at the church.

West Concord Union Concord Union

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M.H.S MR. F.obb Sarah J. Back Concord D.A.R Grange Card Party Aids Building Fund Enterprise Waltham Marloo Ijusta Wiitil Lurowl Boat Ab So. Sudbury Maynard Assembly Rainbow Masonic Hall William Coulter Harriet Kinestead Assembly Union Church Bedford Church Maynard Chain of Commerce Donation Party Aids Guild West Conco
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