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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1931
Page
6
A furniture warehouse fire prompted an inquiry into its cause. Officials described the blaze as significant with smoke and flames seen by nearby residents. No injuries were reported and investigators were expected to review structural details and potential sources of ignition.
A damaged OCR fragment from a bowling league page shows partial names and scores. Readable lines mention players and an event at Colling in December with scattered scores and player references amid a clutter of garbled text.
Marlboro High School defeated Acton 26 to 2 as the visitors struggled from the start. The hosts pulled away early and maintained control with strong defense and fast breaks led by Mashinsky and the reserve squad contributing ten points.
Hudson girls basketball team claimed a 7 point win at Medway with key players including Misses Way Gr Xi and Krenes Jacobs contributing on the Hudso n squad during the afternoon game at the Medway court.
The piece highlights top football figures and All American selections such as Marelis and Booth, naming coaches Berne Bierman and Howard Jones and noting a Rose Bowl outcome. It also reports a double header baseball game between the Pirates and Robins, with box score details and players like Clarke and Dalton contributing early.
Veterans families and supporters organize through committee drives and Christmas fundraisers. Local leaders including Mrs. Mary J. iView Mis and Katherine Roe Pope join efforts with Pres and fast Pres to rally aid and recognition for veterans.
A strong thunder storm passed through the area shortly after 1 AM with vivid lightning and loud thunder. Reports say buildings shook as the storm lingered over about thirty minutes making an unseasonable appearance for the time of year.
New York December 23 1910 the Robins and Pirates battled to a perfect tie as players seek record breaking feats this season. The game showcased pitching and defense with no winner or loser recorded.
In Wasiime hall Monday night the Maynard Jewish Council Dayghter rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat the Madson Methodist Five 84 to 27. Arvie Seder Geo Glickman and Joe Bachrach led Maynard with strong passing and scoring while Hudson’s Ra Greeley and Davis shone for the visitors. A preliminary game saw the Maynard Gigolos top Hudson Seconds 34 to 22 with Bachrach Fairbanks and Lanigan on offense.
Massachusetts State police patrols will undergo a new two week conditioning program at the Commonwealth Armory under Captain Charles T Beaupre. Twenty eight men per group will complete intensive daily sessions covering horsemanship shooting vehicle operation law updates and gas equipment handling with evening lectures by state and county officers and a medical study.
Concord High will stage several varsity and interclass basketball games this year directed by Ruth Emmons. Field hockey letters will not be issued to players until after the Christmas vacation.
Las Vegas New Mexico reports that spillways for the 165 million dollar Boulder Dam will be built to withstand the highest water velocity known to engineers. J Savage of the US Bureau of Reclamation says water may flow over spillways at 82 feet per second, with tests ensuring concrete can resist immense pressure. Diversion tunnels will also be concrete lined. Mary C Abbott wins turkey skeet shoot in Concord.
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