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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1931
Page
7
The Board of Selectmen will meet Wednesdays at 7 pm in Creighton's Block rooms. Applications for licenses or permits should be presented at that time to the secretary Frank Binks. Chairman I Joseph Scuinair, Secretary Samuel Lerer.
Rental listing for West Acton area near Hall-Littlefield and West Medford Arli 2039. Five plus rooms and bath with cement basement described as affordable living space.
Public auction to foreclose a 1928 mortgage held by Mattin Cummerian of Acton Mass against Helen A Conway of Acton for property in Acton and Boxborough Massachusetts totaling about 6 acres with buildings and fixtures. The sale includes two tracts near Summer Street and Boxborough border and requires a $42000 cash deposit. notices list prior mortgage to Abraham Summerfield and charges from local taxes and liens. Auction date February 28 1931 at 2 30 PM with specifics described in deed references and plan Book 248 Plan 29.
Marlboro High School defeated Maynard High School 44 to 19 in a local gym game marked by Marlboro’s strong shooting and defense. The Marlboro squad built a 21 to 6 halftime lead as Haatines and Joubert fueled the attack while Maynard’s new and inexperienced players struggled to keep pace.
A bulletin from the American Research Foundation states that over 26.7 million of the 28.7 million motor vehicles in North and South America are registered in the United States. Canada has 1.17 million and total South American registrations sum to 688,668, with Argentina leading the region at 964,727. The report cites road mileage, fuel distribution, and advanced lubricants as factors in U S auto ownership.
The Golden Book Magazine recalls Horace Greeley’s famed near indecipherable handwriting. A Chicago typesetter finally reads a stubborn word after a playful newsroom prank with a chicken dipped in ink. The tale underscores the press's toil and humor in early American journalism.
Law notice states Deposit Book No 23057 is lost. Payment topped. Middlesex Institution for Savings Concord Massachusetts acts through Henry F Smith treasurer. Date January 30 1951.
Sudbury Post members appear at Legion Headquarters banquet set for February 7 at Hotel Statler Boston. The post earned a citation for best state dues payment record and growing membership. Town politics touch plans for selectmen, with rumors of candidates and official statements from Chairman Fairbank.
In Missouri’s state penitentiary 4340 convicts search for a Jimmy Valentine style safecracker. The House chief clerk’s office holds a range safe with a lost combination after political control shifted from Republicans to Democrats. Lock experts were summoned from City and St Denis.
Local West Acton and nearby communities feature an engagement announcement for Mareaver Clewley of Woburn and Rev. He A Pedelwity of Brockton. The piece also covers a fortieth wedding anniversary trip to Cuba by Mr and Mrs Arthur Blainchard, social events, church gatherings, entertainments, sickness in the community, school and club activities, and residents returning from travel with notes on local highlights and personalities.
A survey of prison records shows inmates listed as craftsmen able to blow con with a minimum tone. The article notes skilled lock specialists among the peniten tiary workers and highlights their varied trades.
A mix of village incidents and reminiscences. Mrs Nellie Dadiey breaks her arm after a fall at a fee on a return trip from the village. Mary Lawrence completes a home sewing course and prepares to take on garment work. The piece recalls 1929 football figures Mike Iannatelli and Hop Ripple, plus local school songs, theater awards, and sports chatter from the era.
Dublin gears up for a massive Catholic gathering as pilgrims flood the city for the international Eucharistic Congress. Officials anticipate over a million visitors with plans for 10 000 beds in Dublin. private homes hosting about 14 000 guests. Large liners will serve as hotels in Scotsman Bay near Kingstown while hundreds of tender boats are chartered to shuttle guests from ships to shore.
A short feature presents a real youth from Maynard with an uncommon personal journey. The piece offers a candid look at a student diverging from typical scholastic topics and highlights a unique, reflective narrative.
A Canadian statesman visits the United States amid discussions on the St. Lawrence River boundary. The meeting aims to clarify border arrangements and potential implications for cross border cooperation.
Fragmentary lines mention players and seasons with references to the Red Sox and a college group. Mentions of Fitch hire Norwood Gardner abandon idea and a Y I S U league indicate revised team plans. The text implies ongoing schedules and possible adjustments for the season.
The Ness Sunesy church schedules four new ushers, a Monday night council, and a busy series of events. Women’s society hosts a Thursday meeting, while a General Electric demonstration for ladies is planned.
Rev. George Loring Thurlow preached at Trinitarian Congregational Church on a natural and spiritual theme. A combined choir from Trinitarian and First Congregational sang under Marguerite Barnes and Marion Chapin. An evening worship program featured folk songs and classical selections. A new Small Art Gallery exhibit by Peter Whyte and Catharine Whyte opened showcasing Canadian scenes. The Concord Uni tarian Laymen’s League held a smoker with a talk by Rev. Edward Daniels of Santa Barbara in the Meeting House vestry.
Executive Board members gathered as guests of President Mrs Robert Walker at her Elm Street home last Monday afternoon. They discussed club interests and enjoyed a chafing dish luncheon poured by Mrs Kenneth Young and Mrs Margaret Kelley.
Warren L Bishop district attorney of Middlesex County will address the Concord Woman's Club Friday afternoon in Odd Fellows hall. His subject will be Abraham Lincoln and the club meeting will cover club affairs.
Defendants in a Cambridge county case linked to insurance fraud appeared before Judge M. Gibbs. The trial, slated for last Monday, was postponed with only limited progress reported as prosecutors pursue the investigation involving Joseph Lea and others.
About 86 men attended a Rotary organized trip to see the Roeten Bruins play the Falcons. The group gathered at Keays Wood Square at 5 o clock am with chaperones and attendees including Wa O'Brien Leland J Wood A Reardon Hector Bateau Sa Walsh Rev Andrew Herbert St Cauit AR Morse and others.
At Town Hall last night the registrars added new names to the voter list for the March tews ions. New voters include Rex L Pope street Siamsey J Pope street Charles L Hp Pope street Mary G C High street Grace W B Grove street and others from Main Central O'Neil Grove and Broad streets.
Bank clerks and young women from Marlboro visited Boston last night. They dined at the Plantation Inn and attended the Majestic Theatre to see Nina Rosa, returning home shortly after midnight.
Marlboro is listed as sponsor for a dinner to honor judges Schofield and La along with Assi Atty General Helmes. The event Thursday night at Statler Boston is organized by a patron committee chaired by Mrs Frank G Allen and Anna C M Tillinghast with Mrs Helen K Shaw among the patrons.
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