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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1931

Page

6

Death of Marlboro Child Angeline Worfa

Angeline Worfa aged months died yesterday at 14%a Lineau. Funeral from St Ann Church this afternoon with burial in the local cemetery under the care of J. Brown & Co. Mr and Mrs Joseph Worfa are the parents.

Dr Licina Porter discusses Manchuria conflicts at West Concord

Dr Licina Porter of Yen Ching University China and visiting Harvard lecturer spoke at West Concord Union Church on Conflicting Interests in Manchuria. He traced Japan's repeated Port Arthur gains and leaseholds, the Manchurian Chinese population, and Japanese workers in the Liao Tung region. He urged resolving disputes by conference over war and noted the cabinet resignation amid the Geneva talks.

West Concord Licina Porter Yen Ching Geneva Ching Japan Phe

Snatch Thief Robs Woman Near Main and River Streets

Mrs Helen Polsaki 28 River Sieer was robbed on her way home after collecting pay. A thief grabbed her bag containing $31 in cash, overshoes, gloves, and other items while she walked from Main Street toward River Street. The suspect was described as about six feet tall, slim, wearing gray covered clothing and brown hair. Police are investigating.

Helen Polsaki River Sieer Polaski Pat Main Street River Street

Last Rites For Old Resident in Concord

The funeral of Mrs. Nave, longtime Concord resident, was held Wednesday at the church on Wert Street. Rev. Wal abru conducted the mass of requiem with pallbearers and nephews among the attendees. flowers were laid in memory of the deceased.

Meni Sohort Mrsst James Nave Oneard In Street Walabru Leta Ord Mindi Patani Donaine Juliyn Pee Churey Stueehan Daniel Nacord John Braydon Juynard Garrett Nagle Wentrd Smith Conferbert Sheehan John Me Concord Aken Natick St. Re

Manheim petition featured in West Concord talk

Dr Peres delivered a forceful talk that outlined the Manheiran petition in clear terms. After the meeting attendees gathered at the West Concord Union Church Deaconness Home for Aged Women to express approval. Miss Theodora Blodget read the Sunday sermon titled Making Christmas Christian.

Senior Christian Endeavor Society of the West Concord Union Church Deaconness Home

Concord Mason Honored with Grand Lodge Appointment

G Sherman Blair former master of Corinthian Lodge A Fo and A M has been named Junior Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts in recognition of his service and leadership within the craft.

Concord G. Sherman Blair Corinthian Lodge Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Helping Hand Society to elect officers at West Concord church

The Helping Hand Society of the West Concord Union church holds its annual meeting this afternoon in the church parlors with President Mrs Vivian Carlson presiding. Mrs Josephine Pearce hosts, assisted by Mrs Harry C Parker and Mrs William H Butcher and Mrs Wil H Butcher Jr.

Helping Hand Society of the West Concord Union Church Vivian Carlson Josephine Pearce Harry C Parker William H Butcher Wil H Butcher

Swedish Tavern owner to face club meeting decision

The Swedish Tavern owner has word of a possible action at the next business meeting of the club. The men’s club will convene Thursday evening at the usual time and price.

Marlbore Paal Meche Browel

Edward Ambrose Dead In Local Pneumonia Case

Edward Ambrose Sr a long time local resident died at his home tonight about 4 30 from pneumonia The Hound Brook North Dakota native had worked in the rubber shop for many years He leaves a wife Mrs Eilen M Williams three daughters Mrs Dora O Poole of Clinton and Miss Mayson and Miss Katherine The funeral will be held at the Willip home with burial in the local cemetery in charge of Frank A MeN

Hideon Edward Ambrose Gany Sears Pneumona Ambrose Hound Brook Ned Eilen M.wooliamss Dora O'Poole Clinton Mason Mise Katherine

Births and illnesses noted in Central Street area

Mr and Mrs Aldeqd Wheeler of Central Street receive congratulations on the birth of a son. Mrs John BE Spinney, Priest Sr. has entered the Wormers Caput hospital Brookline. Walter FE Boyd hosted a group of associates in the State Department of Mental health care at the Lome. Julia Govardin is confined to her home on Maeda Street by illness.

Aldeqd Wheeler Central Street John BE Spinney Thosptal Brookline Walter FE. Boyd State Department of Mentalbiseases Lome Julia Govardin Maeda Street Iliess

Bacon's Store Remodelled in Marlboro Grand Opening

Bacon's New England Store at Francis and Bolton streets Marlboro unveiled a remodeled layout to create a Model Food Center. The store highlights open shelves for easy inspection of fresh products, low prices, new bakery and deli sections, and a cooperative purchasing approach. Community members are invited to view the changes on Thursday through Saturday, with planned demonstrations and promotions.

Marlboro Bacon New England Francis and Bolton Cie Propec Peftieeruhi Tay New Mirela Jane Pocon Sue Chils

Marlboro News Notes On Social Events And Visits

Marlboro residents share social news from a Shriner event at Boston Garden to visits from relatives in Roslindale and Cleveland. Local clubs plan meetings and suppers at Universalist hall, with El Morin addressing Americanization efforts at the Akroyd Post gathering.

Boston Garden

Marlboro Building Activity Totals in November Report

State Department of Labor and Measures shows Marlboro recorded nine prospect projects totaling $24,800 in November. October figures: three residential structures at $15,500 two nonresidential at $600 and four alterations at $2,? total monthly decline. National figures indicate a 1.8 percent drop in November from October with a further 7.0 percent rise from November prior year.

Marlboro State Department of Labor Iia

Parish Will Mark Four Year Anniversary Event

The parish hosts a four year celebration with prominent state attendees and clergy. Rev IX. Lariviere presides at the service and comedy "Mechanical Jane" from Marlboro awaits, staged by Anne's Academy cast including Gladys Avotte Annett Langlois and Margaret Shaffer assisted by Mrs. Gorman.

Herrick Ryan New Jersey Couple Welcomes Son

Mr and Mrs Herrick Ryan of Weetville New Jersey welcomed a son born December 18 Congratulations are extended The newborns mother Louise Messier daughter of Mr and Mrs Antoine Messier Elm Street Elm Street era Madonna Circle Christmas party set Friday evening at Sons of Italy hall gifts for the tree to be donated Mrs Cora Muir leads the committee Alpha Phi club to elect officers Thursday night at Mrs Alton Smalls Greenwood Street with a Christmas party to follow the meeting

Wadtes the Universalist Church Santa Herman Staplefeld Herrick Ryan Weetville N. J Madonna Circle D Or Sons of Aly Hall Cora Muir Alpha Phi Club Helr Alton Small Greenwood St

Disabled Veterans Christmas Stockings Appeal In Boston

The Hudson Endorsing the Disabled Veteran Christmas Remembrance Committee sponsors a T1th annual appeal for contributions to aid disabled World War I veterans in hospitals. Donations support Christmas stockings and a year round welfare program run by groups including American Legion and Veterans of World War I, with $2.50 per stocking and space for donor names.

Hudson Ashley ¢Eddy Geo Wallis Town American Besion America Lemon AU Overtte Feurne Army Navy Serve Committes, Inc Dlsanlea Seporfony Veterans of the World Wee Disabled Veterains Hospital Ries, Coe Krnjebte of Columbus Inc Inc, Veterans Yo W. Ak, Women's Overseas Service League Boylston Street Boston Krenmore James J. Phelan Congress St France Wilitary Ordar Oy Pereien

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