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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1933

Page

3

Body Brought to Hudson Family Lot for Burial

The body of William W. Pedrick 65 native of Hudson was brought to Hudson yesterday afternoon for burial in the family lot in Main Street Cemetery. The funeral was at 1 pm from his Lawrence home where he died after residing in Hudson and Milford. He was a linotype operator on a Lawrence daily paper and is survived by wife Evie and a son and daughter. Edward F Worcester of Hudson is a cousin. Interment arranged by Undertaker George F. Allen.

Hudson William W. Pedrick Iudson Main Street Lawrence Joseph W Carrie Morse) Pedrick Milford Evie Pedrick Waldo Brigham Edward F Worcester George F. Allen

Kiwanis Club Meeting Led by Crotty at Pine Grove Inn

Framingham Kiwanis Club met at Pine Grove Inn with Vice President P Frank Crotty presiding in place of ill President Nathan Kisberg. Plans were set for the interclub meeting with Framingham tonight. Visitors included Louis Scannell Worcester Elford Kemp Westboro Rev S Paul Jefferson and Thomas Stevens Framingham. Luncheon served.

P. Frank Crotty Kiwanis Club Pine Grove Inn Nathan Kiseberg Framingham Louis Scannell Worcester Club Elford Kemp Westboro Club Rev. S. Paul Jefferson Thomas Stevens Framingham Club

Marlboro Veteran Dill Receives Purple Heart

Marlboro chapter D A V commander Marlboro Frederick M Dill was notified by the War Secretary of his Purple Heart award for wounds from July 25 1918 while with the 26th Division. Dill enlisted from Hudson in Company M and spent 22 months overseas. He resides at 14 Mechanic Street, is married, and has three children.

Marlboro Frederick M. Dill Secretary of War At Washington Dill Hudson

Funeral of Smith J. Lee Veteran of Civil War

Funeral service for Smith J Lee, Civil War veteran, was held yesterday at Gage funeral home. Rev Frederick W Smith officiated. Comrade Lafayette Stickney attended. only Thomas Walcott survives among fellow veterans. Interment at Maplewood cemetery directed by Sumner C Gage with bearers N Henry Felton Charles Barnes William Guy Alfred Strang John Chamberlain Michael T Burke Marlboro Lodge members.

Marlboro Smith J Lee Gage Funeral Cotting Avenue Frederick W Smith Methodist Church Lafayette Stickney Lee Thomas Walcott Barre Maplewood Cemetery Sumner C Gage N. Henry Felton Charles Barnes William Guy Alfred Strang John Chamberlain Michael T Burke Marlboro Lodge Elke

Maynard Official Urges Abolition of Tax Appeals Board

State House Boston February 7 1935 letter press from Maynard Massachusetts urges abolishing the Board of Tax Appeals. Maynard official cites misvaluations by Millville and large local mill owner as causing higher taxes and risk of municipal bankruptcy. He argues the board harms little homeowners and requests favorable committee action.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Tax Appeals Somerset St Boston Mass

Lincoln Day Proclamation Honors Abraham Lincoln

Governor Joseph B Ely proclaims February 12 as Lincoln Day to observe the birth of the Emancipator. The note lauds Lincoln’s public service and private virtues born in Kentucky, noting he erred on the side of mercy and guided nations through a great crisis.

Joseph B Ely Abraham Lincoln Kentucky

Bedford Birth and Local Notices From Bedford

Mr and Mrs Morris Fisenhaue Hartford announce the birth of a son at Arlington Symmes hospital last week. Mrs Dora Wellington Hartford Street is ill with grippe. John Selley Concord Road drawn for jury duty in Cambridge Civil Session. Bedford Woman's Club met Monday evening at Church of Christ vestry with strong attendance and entertaining impersonator.

Morris Fisenhaue Hartford Tree Arlington Symmes Hospital Dora Wellington Hartford Street John Selley Concord Road Cambridge Court Church of Christ

Athletic Club Whist and Bridge Night At Grange Hall

A Grange Hall event last Tuesday hosted a whist and bridge party for the Athletic Club. Prizes in bridge went to Mrs Ris Osborne, Joseph Hodgdon, Edward Smith, John McGovern, Roger Brown and Mrs Alfred Day with George Lovejoy taking consolation. Whist winners included Mrs Ruth Penkins, Mrs Emily Freeman, G Rinchey, Marie Palmeri, Paul Gilman, Esther Sullivan, Edwin Champney, Helen Connors, O DeFelice and John Rivet. consolation went to Mrs Edward Smith. The next party is planned for February 4 and all are invited.

Grange Hall Athletic Club Bridge Helen Connors O. DeFelice John Rivet Edward Smith

Universalist church plans February turkey dinner

At a meeting held at Mrs Charles H Fairbanks home on February 2 the L S of the Universalist church arranged the annual turkey dinner for February 22. The afternoon included bridge whist and jigsaw puzzles. Rev George H Wood led a group of six boys to the Boston sportsman's show on February 4.

L. S the Universalist Church Charles H. Fairbanks George H Wood Universalist Church Boston Billy Merriam Horton Merriam Harold Knights David Tuttle Billy Feeley

Board of Tax Appeals decision in Maynard case

Clerk George K. Pond confirms the Board of Tax Appeals has issued a decision in the appeal of the American Woolen Co. versus the Maynard Board of Assessors docket number 225. The letter states the decision is on file with the Maynard Assessors and copies are attached, asserting its credibility and relevance to the homeowner’s defense and interests.

Board of Tax Appeals United States Rubber Company Millville U. S. Rubber Co Blackstone River Woonsocket Rubber Co Lawrence Felt Co Board of Appeals Ray R. Board of Appeal Lawrence Belt Co Long Board of Assessors Maynard Mass American Woolen Co Maynard Board of Assessors Board of ‘Tax ‘Appeals George K. Pond Maynard Assessors Board of ‘Box Appeals Pany Nm

Life Long Concord Resident Sarah Wheeler Dies

West Concord widow of Cate Wheeler and a noted local poet died Saturday at 16 Sudbury Road. Born in Boston, she lived in Concord most of her life and raised five children. Services were held at her home with Rev Edward Piiniels, Rev Benjamin R. Bulkeley delivering. burial at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Her family includes Julia Pale Wieder, J M Breelenth, Miry W Cook, and H Wheeler plus five grandchildren.

West Concord Sarah Wheeler Cate Dh Wheeler Old Concord Sudbury Road Bor Boston Y Marol Ph Dsoh Diphatin Peaek Julia Date Pareto Dimtis Lee They Wheeler Muirhend Ailgieirian Society Concord Armeriend Red Crosse Oeded P Historical Society Histori Town Edward Piiniels Benjamin R. Bulkeley Viarious Tharker Grace Deorus Ruth Westman Thindel Hareee Baelus Adeto Eballaas Cemetery

Angelus Temple Pastor Question Raised Over Aimee Temple

A Possible successor to Aimee Temple Pherson Hutton is discussed as Angelus Temple’s next pastor. The figure known as the Angel of Broadway tied to Salvation Army background is linked to Los Angeles social figure Mrs Splivale with ties to San Francisco club circles.

Broadway Salvation Army New York Rhein Crawford Splivale Aimee Temple Pherson Hutton Angelus Temple Los Angeles Splivale Ray Spliwearthy San Francisco

Mr Boggs Comfort after Emergency Appendix Operation

Marlboro doctor reports 87 year old Civil War veteran and Rawlins Post GAR commander John Boggs in good condition after an emergency appendix operation at Marlboro Hospital. Surgeon Dr Robert Mason of Cambridge led the procedure with assistants Dr Clyde Merrilb and Dr O C W Smothbolt.

Marlboro John Boggs Rawlins Post Gar Marlboro Hospital Robert Mason Cambridge Clyde Dh Merrilb O C. W Smoth Bolt

Examination of 259 Pupils in Local Schools

The report by Miss Marty Sheridan, acting school nurse, notes 259 pupils examined in January 1938. Of these 242 treated at school, 34 visited homes, 2 to the doctor, and 33 to the dentist. Dental claims were processed by Bellows and Palmer. Roosevelt Pancroft and Main Street schools completed examinations.

Marty Sheridan Today Bellows Yyoo S. Ro Givind Frank May Rayon Palmer Roosevelt, Pancroft Main Street

St. Mary’s Whist raises funds at Marlboro church party

The St. Mary’s church building fund held a weekly whist party with guests from neighboring towns. William Underwood won first prize of 15 dollars. numerous attendees received silk quilts, linens, towels, and other gifts while a milk prize from Hudson Dairy Co. was awarded.

Willian Underwood Homa Beniot L. Chapman Worcester Congnon Mies Cromer A. Beland Carpenter Leo Reid Thos Redard Markey Ivideo Bourgeois Corner Bourke Cronin Worcesters Hudson Dairy Co Donald Messier Mes. Dufault Conrad Desrochers Herve Lizotte Louise Boyle Gayette Tango

Company K Wins Regimental Rifle Championship Title

Marlboro reporters note Company K rifle team has won the Regimental championship, their sixth title for the local guardsmen. The piece recalls a 1929 state title and sets the stage for a February 17 challenge at Ikast Armory in Boston to reclaim the state crown. Five members will shoot in an individual event at East Armory, Boston, following a 25 shot match.

Marlboro Notes on Locals and Club Activities

Marlboro reports illness recovery including Leeter Brigham and Thomas Hurley. Local business trips, Rotary Club speaker plans, and Marlboro Eagles meetings are noted along with Odd Fellows, Fish and Game, and Grange events. A break in ice, a store burglary, and community gatherings fill the agenda.

Harriet Martin Returns to Montreal After Visit

Mrs Harriet Martin returns to Montreal after a visit with relatives on Gates Avenue. Daughters of St Luxe hold a meeting last night at the home of Mrs Minnock Blains front.

Harriet Martin Montreal Gates Avenue Daughters of St. Luxe Mra. Ir Minnock

Unitarian church minstrel show draws large audience

A Marlboro Unitarian church sponsored minstrel program last night in the church hall. The audience enjoyed lively songs and featured performers including Warren Warner Gesner Gunnar Johnson Raye Dompent and Miss Sucete with Mrs Jean Wood Lyne directing. The choir opened with Southern songs and other numbers followed by solos and group pieces.

Miss Sucete Jean Wood Lyne Gunnar John On Warner Robert Dumont Katrina Gesner Neilson Edith Jones Alliance Arda Penter

Drum and Bugle Corps Whist Event Attracts Crowds

Public whist parties boost local interest with the Herbert Fy Post Drum and Bugle Corps hosting weekly events in G. AJR. Tallte nicht. Prizes include $20 top, $25 monthly attendance prize, and additional rewards for patrons. Dr. John A Kelleher leads the arranging committee for the whist final.

John A Kelleher

Mayor Cuts Own Salary As Revere Budget Shifts

Mayor Casassa reduced his own pay by 30 percent as the Revere budget faced a 1.7 million shortfall. The council trimmed many departments including 20 percent for city employees and 350000 in prior year funds, with welfare and state aid cuts and a pension petition proceeding. Chief Capt. Alber referenced in briefing.

Revere Mlyop Casassa Argo Capt Alber Mia Patroloan James

Hudson Boy Scout Training After Car Crash Rescue

Two Boy Scouts from Troop 2 aided crash victims after a collision on a Washington street. Roland Morin and another assistant master administered first aid, assisted by Dr. Holmes, and helped evacuate a severely shocked passenger to safety.

Tner Washington Roland Morin Troop 2 Vange Ancustas Holmes Stoutmastege Anastas Morin Red Cross Ney

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W.W. Pedrick Purple Cross Smith J. Lee Benenita Haydee Munes Nicaraga America Irving L. Kelly Kelly United States Marines Atlantic Constance Bennett Marquis de la Falaise Delftdyk San Pedro Cal Europe Eee Aia State House Maynard Enterprise State Board of Tax Appeals Committee On State Administration Charles Slowey Lowell Slowey Pny Meynard Bedford Athletic Club Whist Cupid Anne B. Townsend Philadelphia Livingstone Smith, Young Uaker Miss Townsend South Acton Cory Frances Perkins Franklin D. Roosevelt Miss Perkins Mount Holyoke College University of Pennsylvania Columbia University Paul C. Wilson Susana Winslow Perkins Wilson Sarah E. Wheeler D.A.R. Chapter Aimee Mr. Boggs ST. Mary's Whist Tade At Company K Leeter Brigham Edinboro Street Hector KE. Moinean Ing Marlboro Eagles Swilbert Chartier Chris" Ghiloni The Legion Drum Corps Fitchburg Marlboro Lodge of Odd Fellows Marlboro Fish and Game Association Walter R Tourtellot Holy Trinity Church Beon Ehitis Herbert Brigham Lincoln Street Chicopee George A. Stevens Salem New England Telephone Company Rotary Club Black & White Inn Joseph Badfer D AR George M Moore Maple Street Robert Parmenter Parmenter William B Giles Giles West Main Street Roston Symphony Orchestra Symphony Hall Russell P. Chase Newton College Club Wror Arthur Bonin Hudson Aeries Eagles Pine Grove Odd Fellows Hall Cora Morse Charles A Bowman Church Street Florida Bowman Masonic Block Walter Morse Soldiers Monument Monument Square Gertrude Whitman Shaw Mut Avenue Stir of Hope Rebekah Lodge Carre Cadieux Nellie Cousins Units Drum Corps Whist Thursdy BOY Scout New
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