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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1931
Page
2
A note from Marynard announces a scent display at M Townsend's Gift Shop 15 Nason Street. A festive fragrance event described as in harmony with Christmas is advertised, inviting shoppers to visit the shop.
Maynard James Couchlan, president of the Maynard Citizens Committee, reports a $200 donation from the Crabtree estate via Judge Fred Chase of Concord. A $100 gift came from Aarne Fingard. several other contributions have been received as the committee seeks ongoing funds for relief efforts.
List of named students and institutions as they return home for Christmas from colleges and academies including Dartmouth Boston University Tufts Worcester Academy Bridgewater Normal St Anselm's St Regis College Fordham Northeastern Colgate Trinity Wentworth Boston College University of New Hampshire and more.
Governor Ely in Springfield reassures Maynard depositors that local banks are safe and sound. Bank officials say no depositor should fear loss, but warn of a 90 day notice requirement to withdraw deposits to protect depositors and the public.
Maynard High School will drop boys basketball this season citing financial strain as the main reason. A hall rental and official salaries make the venture impractical this year, while girls basketball and junior program plans proceed, including hopes of a lower-classman team next season.
The Maynard Grange held a Christmas party Thursday night at Grange hall with carols by the Grange chorus and Santa Claus distributing gifts from a decorated tree. Irvin Howe led the tree, Mrs Annie Floyde handed out gifts, and lunch was served under Mrs Alice Howe. A New Year's party is planned for January 7.
Maynard teachers at home for the holidays include Walter Mullin a Fordham College professor Miss Loretta Mullin a Waltham teacher Miss Lillian Townsend and Miss Marion Holt teachers in Wellesley Miss Mildred Mullin Miss Mildred Herbert Miss Ruth Cleary teachers in Franklin Miss Mary Hodges Athol Miss Ruth Smith Lynn Classical High school.
Maynard sport notes report coach Frank J. Murray of Marquette attending the Boston College Alumni Association banquet and praising ties between the two schools. A Maynard Independents basketball team formed with players including John Malcolm James Malcolm O Leary Johnson Picewicz and Johnson will face Boys Club this Wednesday and Maynard Jewish Council next Monday in Paytime hall. Kenneth Palmer of Lawrence Academy visits his mother on Parker Street.
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