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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1932
Page
1
Maynard Police Chief John Connors drafts the 1932 budget aiming for strict economy. He compares Maynard salaries with Concord Lexington and Hudson, noting Maynard officers earn the least. He concludes no salary reductions are warranted given long standing restraint.
A January 27 event in Quiby square pitted Chief Foley and police officers against Chief Hayward and firemen in pool cribbage pitch and checkers. Firemen won 57 to police 43 with David Clayton and John Dunivan standout.
The Concord Police Relief Association to hold its second annual police ball on Monday February 8 at the State Armory. Music by Roy Lamson and his Harvardians will run 8 to 9 then dancing till 1 a.m. A buffet lunch is served 9:30 to midnight. Proceeds benefit the Concord police relief fund and grand officials will lead the grand march. Attendance last year exceeded 1600, with notable guests and local dignitaries listed.
Acton Odd Fellows sponsor a benefit dance at Acton Center Town Hall on Monday February 8 to raise funds for unemployed residents. Treacy's Orchestra volunteers, police support from Chief Michael Foley, and hall rights donated. tickets cost fifty cents with all proceeds aiding relief efforts.
Two county-wide sessions were hosted by the Extension Service at Everett street. The Poultry Breeding School closed with Dr. F. A. Hayes explaining Genetic Principles. Potato growers discussed disease control and costs with Prof. Ralph W. Donaldson leading after Dr. Orin C. Boyd fell ill.
A low mood program will be given at the Methodist church Friday night February 5 at 7 45 with free admission Everyone is invited Professor James R Houghton of Boston University a staritone singer and Miss Jen Mosher of Boston a vocalist well known to Maynard residents will perform aiming to retire depression and lift spirits
The annual Old Folks Ball under the White Cross Guild drew capacity crowds at the auditorium with a concert and dancing. Rev. Walter Roche spoke on the guilds relief work, and a minstrel show entertained led by Miss Mary Cleary and Miss Ruth Finn. Prizes were awarded to numerous attendees, and a grand old time featured costumes from bygone days led by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Martin.
Maynard prepares for February 8 town election with polls open 6 am to 4 pm and 2516 registered voters the highest in town history six contests on the ballot potential for a large turnout. The list includes Republican and Democratic candidates for selectmen school board water commissioner and health and sewer posts amid heavy registration and mixed interest.
Maynard Rev Frederick C Lawrence son of Bishop Lawrence rector of St Peters Cambridge led the pulpit at St Georges Episcopal Church last Sunday Rev Eason Cross rector of St Georges preached at St Peters in a pulpit exchange between the two churches.
A large congregation attended seven o clock Mass at St. Bridget’s to mark Candlemas Day. The Feast of St Blase was observed with morning Masses and afternoon and evening services. Threats were blessed during today’s observances. The first Friday services will be held at the church this week.
The Chelsea Falcons, a Polish YMCA division, will face St Casimir boys at the local parish gym next Sunday afternoon. Ed Socha, former St Mary’s star who scored 255 points last season, leads the Falcons a flashy passing team. St Casimir Flashes ride seven straight wins and were set to meet Lexington’s junior varsity today. A new wooden floor at St Casimir’s gym enlarges the playing surface and favors long shots, thanks to Rev. John Dzick’s sports support.
Frank 8. Sanderson, longtime town clerk, carries nominations from both parties as he seeks a twentieth consecutive term. He has served about 30 years total, having been acting clerk for a decade after assisting the late Charles H. Persons. A. S. Crowe, local beautician, attended the New England Hairdressers Style Show convention at Coply Plaza this week.
The Maynard Jewish Council hosts a social dance at the high school auditorium on Wednesday February 10. Committee members include Harold Lerer George Glickman Frances Arkin Harry Glickman and Bella Gruber. Music by Herb Comen’s Venetian Orchestra. California operates a solar furnace that can melt diamonds.
Maynard plans name changes for all schools to honor U S presidents with one exception. The high school auditorium becomes the George Washington Auditorium and the high school itself the John Adams and John Quincy Adams namesake. Bancroft street school becomes Coolidge and Main street school Woodrow Wilson. Emerson Junior High honors Ralph Waldo Emerson. Roosevelt School already bears President Roosevelt’s name.
Nearly 200 attended the L. I. Wilson Chapter DeMolay sixteenth anniversary banquet at Masone Temple. Guest speakers included Clarence P. Houston Tufts athletics director and E. Victor Knapman Tufts football captain 1951 who spoke on college sports. Performances by the DeMolay quartet Edwin Carlton Jr Allan Palmer Richard Lowden Robert Madsen and violin by Alric French highlighted the evening. Oliver Thees led the event with an athletic features theme and the committee listed attendees and organizers.
At the Trinitarian Congregational Church annual meeting led by Rev. Mr Thurlow, officers were elected including Charles H. Towle clerk and Tho Todd treasurer. A farewell party for Rollin F Ford and wife at Barretts Mill Road marked departures to Kingsport Nova Scotia as Frances Ford prepares to move to Kingston.
Maynard forwarders elects officers John J. Donahue president Frank Farnell vice president James J. Ledgard secretary and William Stockwell treasurer. Incorporators include Oswald Drechsler Howard Wilson B J Coughlin James A Coughlan Leslie Sims and others as papers filed for incorporation anticipate a charter and drive to enroll members with about 60 already gained.
Maynard reports Assabet Mills has added workers as it stays in close touch with New England trade and local officials. The textile sector, previously quiet, shows signs of improved activity with expectations of further hiring and revived operations.
Alfonso Mauro of South Acton aged 18 was arrested by Chief Foley on larceny charges at the Merriam Piano Stool factory in Maynard. Mauro allegedly took $500 from Joseph Minke, confessed after questioning, and was sent to the Concord District Court with $500 surety to await the Grand Jury. he had three months at the factory after parole for a prior theft.
Concord notes Miss Blanche-Gold Thwaite, reader, will entertain at the West Concord Woman's Club meeting Friday afternoon. There will be music by local talent.
Nurse Edith Bee R N reports for January that 193 Maynard pupils were examined while 24 were excluded for illness. She visited schools and accompanied 29 children for dental treatment. Dental clinics at the school led by Dr. May and colleagues resulted in 86 extractions, 13 fillings, and 27 cleanings.
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