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Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1931

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Maynard relief fund swelled by Dartmouth donation

A $1.60 check from Ernest M. Hopkins president of Dartmouth College supports Maynard unemployed relief, issued in the name of Aarne Frigard Dartmouth football squad member, and sent to James A. Coughlan Maynard Citizens Committee. The letter notes Frigard’s volunteer service for the Bowl round robin event.

Aarne Frigard Maynard Maynard Unemployed Relief Fund Dartmouth College James A Coughlan Maynard Citizens Committee Ernest M. Hopkins Hanover N. H Coughlan Frigard Dartmouth James A. Coughlan Citizens Relief Committee Summer St Maynard Mass

Christmas Sunday at First Parish Church

Rev. Edward P. Daniels delivered a Christmas sermon titled The Light Along the Ages at the morning service. The church school presented the Christmas Pageant The Light of the World at 4 30 P M with a large audience and a detailed cast. The Emerson Society met in the vestry at six o'clock.

Cncord Edward P. Daniels Meeting House Russell B. Tower Mary Nancy Brown Joseph Emery Whipple Bradley Wheeler Robin Wheeler Philip Moreau Seabury Short Joanna Bal’ou Mary Daniels Rosamund Coolidge Shirley Brown Helen Young Frederick Edgarton Herbert Blanchard David Williams Wallace Beardsell Nathaniel Blanchard David Kent Gordon Allen Bixby Hill Ralph Verrill George Vialle Russell Walker Edward True Howard Kent John Clarkson H. W. Kent N. C. Spencer C. H Paine George Prigham M. Johnson Harold Orendorff Hang W. Miller Hollis S. Howe Young People's Fthe Emerson Society

Dedication Arrangements Set for New Town Hall

On Sunday the town hall building committee and selectmen met with representatives from The Woman's Club Men’s Club American Legion Grange and PTA to arrange the dedication exercises for the opening of the new Town Hall Henry Emice named chairman of the General Committee which includes the Building Committee and three members from each group The General Committee meets Monday evening Dec 28 at Grange Hall to plan the program.

Town Hall Board of Selectmen Henry E.mice Woman's Club Men's Club The American Legion Grange Parent-Teachers' Association Grange Hall

Pay Official Visit Mizpah Rebekah Lodge

Mizpah Rebekah Lodge hosted state and district officers and guests from Framingham Concord Clinton and Saxonville at Odd Fellows hall on Thursday night A reception line featured Mizpah officers Lottie J Magure Edith Prentiss and visiting dignitaries The evening included a business session a turkey supper and an initiatory degree demonstration The visiting officials praised Mizpah as one of the best lodges in the state by the close of the event

Maynard Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Framingham Concord Clinton Saxonvlle Odd Fellows Hall Harriet Reeves Noble Grand Rebekah Assembly Eadie Stimpson Dorothy Doloff Alger Gertrude Wight Amy Prescott

R H Jameson To Speak Before Maynard Business Men

Robert H. Jameson of Marlboro, former Chamber of Commerce president, will address Maynard business men on December 29 at Masonic hall supper room. The talk outlines forming a town wide association representing local interests and the meeting invites all interested parties.

Robert H. Jameson Marlboro Chamber of Commerce Masonic Hall Maynard

Concord High pupils stage successful minstrel show benefit

Concord High School pupils performed a minstrel show in the high school auditorium to raise funds for the High School Voice program. The program featured a series of dances, skits, and musical numbers led by Miss Agnes Clancey and included performances by Elizabeth Joundroe Rosemary Sheehan Audrey Robbins Alice Tobin and William Delaney among others.

Concord Concord High School Agnes Clancey Ralph Macone S Llesmer Louise Graves P. Byron P Davis Ling Mary McAuley Mademoiselle Jeune Colin Kentucky Wm. O'Conner Eogar Amero Volin Rosemary Sheehan Margaret Murphy Pauline Heyliger Audrey Robbins Alice Tobin Broadway Elizabeth Joundroe Rita Hill Helen Tobin Alice P Byron Louise Grives R. Elliott Elizabeth Dempsey William Delaney Strong Ralph Macenus Mademoiselle J. Colin Byron Margaret Jackson Donald Sloan William Ruddle W. Delaney Vance the Whistler A. Cunningham Maseve Sammy Hosmer Atatik Phil Dee R. MacLeod

Thirty Years Wedded Life Observed in West Concord

West Concord honors Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Derby as they mark thirty years of marriage. Mrs. Derby, renowned singer, is in demand for churches and broadcasts while Mr. Derby, longtime postmaster and local leader, has led various organizations. They have four children: Marion Cody, Benjamin Derby, Roger Derby, and Richard Derby.

West Concord Benjamin Derby Derby Concord Lodge Marion Cody Benjamin EF. Derby Roger Derby Hood and Derby Richard Derby Concord Junction

Appointed State Officer Named as Vice Chairman

Maynard Joseph Dineen former commander of Frank J. DeMars Post A TL has been named vice chairman of the state Legion Rehabilitation committee. He was re appointed local employment agent of the Legion after a talk by Irving Seacraft of the state employment department. Veterans may obtain blanks from Dineen to apply for jobs under the Veterans Bureau plan. The Sudbury postmistress notes the Christmas rush.

Maynard Joseph Dineen Frank J. DeMars A. TL State Legion Dineen Legion Irving Seacraft State Employment Department Veterans Bureau

Protection to Depositors in Maynard Banks

Maynard banks The Vrunt Company and Assabet Institutes for Savings remain open and sound depositors must give ninety days notice to withdraw any part of a deposit The regulation aims to protect depositors statewide and has calmed early panic Officials say no depositor will lose a dollar and fears are subsiding

Maynard Maynard ‘Vrunt Company Assabet Institutens For Savings

Maynard Veterans Host Christmas Party for 100 Children

Maynard Post of the Veterans of World War Auxiliary entertained nearly 100 children at a Christmas tree party at the VFW headquarters. Santa distributed gifts, and treats and a social hour followed a program of songs, games, and music led by Mrs Katherine Mattson. The event was part of a series of whist parties planned by the VoW Auxiliary, with a meeting of Maynard Post VF W held earlier.

Maynard Maynard Post VFEW Santa Claus Oecas Yuletide Mikired Flopper Katherine Mattson Vow Auxiliary Petes Ida Brooks Bartha Rich Nicholas Kane PJ Murray William Reid Mabel Holley Annie Conway Edward Hoffman Dorothy Roche David Hubbard Mldred Hopper Margaret McCarthy Clara Hale Michael Walsh VFW Michael Towler

James J Mansfield Post Legion Holds Meeting At Veterans Building

James J Mansfield Post Amer ican Legion met in the Veterans Building Thursday evening with large attendance. Commander B Alcott Pratt presided asst district attorney Frank G Volpe of Middlesex County spoke on duties and workings of his office. Middlesex County Commander Doherty and county secretary Conway also spoke. The winter musical comedy plan has been postponed to April.

James J. Mansfield American Legion Veterans Building B. Alcott Pratt Frank G Volpe Middlesex County Doherty Conway

They Shall Not Want Say Concord Odd Fellows Appeal

Concord Odd Fellows urge town support for a Benefit Dance at the State Armory on January 5 to aid unemployed and needy residents. Tickets cost 75 cents and proceeds fund a wide canvass across twenty miles to lift fuel food and shelter for locals in hardship.

Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows State Armory Good Samaritan Concord Earle Rohde

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