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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1932
Page
3
An inside look at Walter Winchell unpacks how his New York City desk gathers future news and gossip for his column and radio chats. The piece notes his rapid flow of rumors from corporate mergers to public events and his distinctive one eyed hat gesture.
Marlboro women join 31 Massachusetts clubs at Symphony Hall Boston for a George Washington bicentennial observance. Guest of honor Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman, national GFWC leader and U.S. Commission official, will speak and participate in the program with music from a 209-strong chorus and orchestra.
The Women’s Council of Boston University attracts many Concord and nearby townswomen to the Repertory Theatre performances in Boston. Concord shows interest in Little Women with shows on February 6 at 10 15 in the morning and 2 15 in the afternoon. Mrs T Alcott Pratt lent Orchard House pictures on Lexington Road for the stage sets. Mrs Gordon Hutchins and Mrs Hans W Miller support the production.
A regional feature spotlights Asia as the most engaging area for study and exploration, highlighting cultural heritage, educational opportunities, and historical significance attracting researchers and students.
Stan Sanka sparked a late burst scoring 7 points as the St. Casimir Flashes erased a 17 13 halftime deficit to defeat Mitchell Military School 27 24 on their court. It was the seventh straight win for the undefeated Flashes with Captain Kaplan and Levenson among Mitchell’s standouts.
A large turnout at the new Town Hall last night saw the Finance committee push for strict economy while department heads defended their estimated appropriations. The lively meeting continued until late hour as residents pressed for frugal spending.
The Willow Rebekah Lodge of West Concord presents a patriotic minstrel show March 10 written staged and directed by Jacob Meder with S Thompson Blood assisting. It honors the Washington Bi Centennial and features all local talent in "The Washington Jubilee Minstrels."
Sudbury Mrs John H Moulton returns to Medford following a visit at the home of Henry E Rice.
The Hon. B. W. Doyle former Leominster mayor will address Marlboro Rotary Club members at their weekly meeting and luncheon in Elks Home tomorrow noon with Robert H. Jameson as chairman. Manager Dan Carroll expects Jim Maloney to fight in Boston and seeks Billy Ames to sign him to meet the winner of the Retzlaff-McCarthy bout next Friday. Rite at the Gatien Maloney.
At the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord and the West Concord Union Church on Sunday evening, prominent speakers urged disarmament and cited global movements. Prof. Francis B. Sayre of Harvard Law School delivered a strong address on the burden of armaments, with religious leaders and local clergy assisting through prayers and invocation.
Concord High School pupils present three Bicentennial Washington plays in Veterans Building for two evenings. About fifty students perform Washingtons First Defeat Evacuation of Boston and Washington the Man Who Made Us with music and dancing.
A local schedule lists Sunday February 7 morning service with a sermon on Modern Reasons for Going to Church and a 12 00 church school. Evening programs include Senior Christian Endeavor and a Community Sunday evening illustrated lecture on The Minister of the Christian Churches Throughout the World. Week events follow with Boy Scout meeting Monday February 8 at 7 pm and midweek service Tuesday February 9 at 7 30 pm. Friday February 12 features Intermediate Christian Endeavor and choir rehearsal at 7 pm. Lent begins Sunday February 14 with special observances.
On Sunday evening January 31 the Maynard Christian Endeavor Society with Rev. Matthew A. Vance attended the West Concord Union church Senior E Society. The event featured a largely musical service and a supper prepared by Theodora Blodgett Ruth McWilliams and Luella Huntoon.
The Ac ton Grange sets a Feb 7 meeting with whist and dancing after a brief session. West Acton Troop reports a win over a visiting group at last week’s rally and forms a new committee led by George Tifford. Several residents are noted for hospital visits, births, and social events including prizes at a Firemen’s whist. The Wittopa Rebekah Lodge Valentine party is planned for Feb 8 with Jane Marsh as chair.
Next Sunday Feb 7 Denomination Day with Jeffries preaching on Home Missions in the morning and The Greatest Story Jesus Told at 7 pm Good music at services Plans for annual Fellowship supper Boss new Ladies Circle officers elected led by Mrs Geo Clapp Mrs Albert Jenko Secretary Mrs Russell Graffte Treasurer Mrs John Hoar Assistant Treasurer Mrs W Feltus Auditor Mrs A Parker Missionary Committee Mrs A Jeffries Mrs F Porter Mrs A B Parker Mrs R Graffte Miss Ie Burrouess Work Committee Mrs B D Hall Mrs J Evans Mrs Starck Hostess Mrs Harriman Entertainment Committee Miss Ruth Feltus Miss Mary Parker Christian Endeavor Society hosted by Missionary Committee Wilma Porter chair Lillian Feltus in charge quartette sang Town youths invited to attend meetings at 6 o clock Debtors jail in Gloucester VA built 1764.
Maynard H S edged Lexington H S 1 to 0 as Lennie Aho scored the decisive goal in a hard fought game. McKenzie stood tall for Maynard thwarting Lexington attacks while the teams swap schedules with upcoming games at Framingham and Belmont.
South Acton Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts will attend the morning service at the Congregational Church on Sunday in February.
West Concord firemen were called to a grass fire near Old Bridge Pond and a cross fire off Main Street. The incidents occurred around 12 45 pm Sunday and involved quick extinguishment by station units.
In Lynchalleys Monday night Hudson Juniors defeated Maynard Juniors to a two point margin. High roller 323 led by Jim Farrell from the Post Office feature. Each team scored two points.
Mr Mille announces Tory Communion with sermon Sunday morning at the Methodist Church. Church school sessions at 9 and noon. Evening service features illustrated lectures. Mr Mills presents life of Christ Lent talks Wednesday evenings. Published note mentions adaptations of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and novels Romola Daniel Deronda Cathedral.
The West Concord Village Improvement Society met at Harvey Wheeles School hall with President Harold W. Chase presiding. They discussed traffic regulation at Main and Church and Pine Streets for pedestrian safety and possible stop light or traffic officer options. A program followed featuring Edward Brooks, Dorothy Miner, Edward Loughlin, and HilL Baldwin speaking on railroads and local concerns. Refreshments were served.
The fourth whist party under Pirum Corps of Herbert Akroyd post auspices will be held Friday evening at GOA KR Tall. A large assortment of awards will be distributed, with officers of the event on hand to run the proceedings. Expert players will act as conductors and judges during the evening.
Massachusetts dairy producers meet at Veterans Building to consider Governor Ely backed recommendations by the Dairy Commission aimed at giving local farmers an equal chance with out of state producers. The meeting is organized by the Middlesex County Dairy Farmers Association.
A Concord Mass notice lists Rev. George L Thurlow as pastor guiding a midweek service with Mr Andy Petegeon on February 7. It mentions Sunday school and morning services with the pastor leading, and references parish offerings and product pricing.
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