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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1931
Page
6
The notice invites members to a midweek service and a Christian Endeavor meeting. It lists dates February 9 at 7 pm and February 13 at 3 30 pm and mentions Mrs Herbert L Day as part of the event.
The fragment references JN Cord fam and Wreht sailing from York on the Carinthia with plans to visit Paris and return in early May. It mentions Rossie I Stone and Mildred Stone of Main Street visiting home after a grinpe Tarold incident and congratulating Chittim and Wheeler West Con. Emerson hospital case notes 96. Also notes about Mrs John Cooper and Mrs William Smith of wealth Avenue and covers in‑law relations.
Feral new member shave ted to the Peter Burkeley of Science Chuh. Elected officers are Mar White President and Van Secretary. Members listed with room assignments and names such as Elizabeth Yianson and Tompkins are noted in the club roster.
The Concord Congregational Church led by Pastor George L Thurlow lists a Sunday service at 9 30 AM with Sunday school and a morning sermon. The Cord Board of Trade schedules its February meeting on Thursday February 5 in the High Cafeteria with President Kon Omonson presiding to discuss the Town Warrant.
Prosecutor, defender, judges and accused gather for a court martial of General Smedley Butler over claims he repeated a Vanderbilt junior story alleging Premier Colini was a hit and run driver. The lineup includes Captain Irea Willen Watts, Major Henry Leonard, Brigadier General Butler, Admiral De Stelgeur, Rear Admirals Taylor and Phelps, Major Joseph Pendleton, and Cornelius Vanierhitt.
Residents Su dby Mro and Mrs Gardner Poole spend a short time in Atlan City with Loraine Perkins near Cushine Academy Ashburnham. Phil Was from Worcester Tork home during mid year. weekend visits include a youth forum and a dinner at the old folk heav grill hosted by Mrs Wartind and the fortnightly club.
The White Cross Guild hosts the Old Folks Mall at Maynard High School Auditorium tonight. An entertainment segment leads to a 4 dance with Frank Sheridan’s orchestra and a whist session in the gym. Tickets fund welfare and fellowship, with many buy yearly but some abstain to enjoy the goods and a good time.
Guild directs a grand march with old-time costumes drawing about thirty couples and more expected for the parade. The Old Folks ball offers dances for all ages, while Dollar Days in Lowell on February 11 and 13 promise exceptional values and bargains to shoppers, urging everyone to spend wisely to support worthy causes.
Acton observes a historical Ground Hog event on February 3 1981 with forecasts of extreme cold. The report notes temperatures reaching as low as 24 below zero across local spots including Quimby square Harrod's High street and Maple street. It mentions past record lows and jokes about wintering friends in Florida.
The Reading club elected officers for 1981 including Mrs Emma Quimby as president and Mrs Oscar Har Lowe as vice president. An article on the Hoover Dam was presented and a literary program planning committee was formed. Church notices and funeral services for William H Kingsley are also listed.
A Pennsylvania plated car toppled into a tree on Concord road while avoiding a collision with a Stiles Coal Co vehicle on Candy Hill. The driver was uninjured. the wrecker freed the car and the driver continued to Boston. Feb 4 INS.
Walio MacWilliams returned home from hospital greatly improved and Enterprise extends best wishes for complete recovery. Rev Preston Crowell of Stow preached at West Concord Union Church in place of ill Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone. Organ program featured Miss E Rideout and listed pieces. Evening service held by the Senior Society of Christian Endeavor in observance of Christian Endeavor Day with Mrs Edith Railey in charge.
Representatives of the Helping Hand Society mourn the passing of Effie Louise Jewett founder of the society at West Concord Union Church. She is described as beautiful in Christian character loyal cheerful and the life of the society and many friends. The resolution notes she has entered into a happier land and her memory remains with the society.
On the twenty eighth day of January 1931 Fonnie M Butcher May Frizse and Melissa E Ruble form the Committee on Resolutions to inscribe these resolutions for official action.
Marlboro Bears travel to St. Jean Hall to meet Natick’s strong five in what shaped as one of the season’s best games. Natick features Henry Kiley Riddle Morley Crotty Slickey Thompson and Dumas with a Tiger football connection. Marlboro counters with Bernot Kasper Brusso Tisdell Reidy and Mike Jaworek.
Gloria Swanson headlines What a Widow a talky and musical comedy at the Meynard theatre February 9 and 10 with a modernistic Paris set design by Paul Nelson. Vincent Youmans wrote three songs for the film directed by Allan Dwan with a cast including Owen Moore Lew Cody Margaret Livingston Gregory Gaye and others. The story follows a romantic young madcap who inherits a million dollars and pursues glamorous adventures.
Tuesday morning reports show the coldest spell of the year with thermometers from 10 to 18 degrees below zero in several areas. One station even noted 0 below but warned the device may be inaccurate as a draft. Radiators on cars also indicate the deep winter arrival.
The Maynard and Acton Oil Company of South Acton Massachusetts offers heating fuel oils and related products. They provide steady supply with trucks delivering to maintain customer tanks and distribute range oil high test gasoline kerosene furnace and motor oil and greases. Call Acton 77.
Mrs Paul Haines hosted a bridge gathering with prizes awarded to Mrs Wayne Lawrence and Mrs George Gardner. Miss Emily Hannon remains recovering after surgery at the home of her sister Mrs John Fitzgerald in Boston.
Under the Ladies' Union of the West Concord Union, a turkey supper is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11 at the church. An entertainment will follow the meal, with Mrs Erwin Bamford serving as committee chair.
The Wilson Lumber Company advertises for fast reliable service opposite B and M Depot in Concord. It claims to offer high quality Red Birch Maple hard pine flooring sheetrock lime Portland cement and a full line of building materials backed by a long standing local reputation for quality and service.
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