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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1931
Page
2
Maynard residents and friends appear in a wide mosaic of community events. Obituaries note the death of a local elder, funeral and church services follow, and school news highlights students entering Massachusetts General Hospital School for Nursing. Activities include dances, sports, campus moves, and nonprofit gatherings with church and civic groups planning events and shifts in local leadership.
Mrs Theresa Carroll of Dorchester died last Friday morning after a long dure. Survived by her husband, three daughters, a son, three sisters Agnes Princell and Mrs Arthur Wrigat of Maynard and Mrs Margar Smith of Watertown, and two brothers Denn Waldron of Wesmont and Peter Waldron of Wenster.
In appreciation of the endorsement for Health Commissioner by the Republican and Democratic town committees and public support I express thanks. I also regret severing my connection with the town Finance committee after short but instructive service. Lester Cowles, Maynard Board of Health member.
Doris Dawson departed yesterday to join the Massachusetts General Hospital School for Nursing. A farewell party was hosted Monday night at Miss Elizabeth Binks home, with gifts presented and guests including Mary Kana Ruth Brenen Puella Hantnen Bavaling Hines Luella Hinioon Edith Elson.
A short classifieds item by Mrs Hilda Kotila offers naval domestic help services. It lists Mainst May and various nationalities, male or female, couples, with a care rate of 10 per call.
Henry McCormack of Sudbury Street, aged, dies at home Saturday morning after a long illness. Survived by wife, two daughters Mrs Edward Whiter and Miss Margaret McCormack, and son John of Gleasendale. Former Assabet Mill spinner for over 50 years. AOH and Spinners Union member. Funeral Monday at St Bridget’s Church with high requiem mass. burial in St Thiadget’s Cemetery.
A 42 member cast presents Sweetheart Revue at Maynard Grange hall tonight. The show opens with a Gypsy parade led by George and John characters. Mrs Adelaide Sims as Margarita narrates fortunes and a Gypsy Love Song solo with a supporting chorus.
A Maynard letters to the editor urge a three to four dollar per thousand tax hike amid depleted treasury and expected low income tax returns. The Finance Committee should present budgets, defend disapprovals, and explain requests at a public meeting on February 12 to help voters decide. Signed by Cham Ayotte D C Dreschler Joshua Naylor as a special committee.
Sport-O-Ettes summarize coachs view on adding an extra back in football, noting Pop Warner claims it aids attack and running. Coast teams and Notre Dame cited in comparison amid speculation the idea will gain fan support.
A town meeting schedule lists talks by Professor J C Graham on poultry husbandry at Massachusetts Agricultural College and Leon Brown on the New England Milk Market. Gertrude Hasbrouck discusses value of children, Walter Piper covers fruit markets, and W R Cole speaks on fruit storage. Sessions include leaf hoppers and proposed milk legislation with an adjournment planned.
Mrs. Gertrude tbes grouck, Educational Director announces a lecture series titled Why Does Your Child Do That at the Institute for Mothercraft Education in Newton Massachusetts. Paul W. Dempsey of Waltham Field Station discusses improving the home grounds.
A 1923 Essex coach owned by Urho Aho of 30 Waltham Street was stolen from in front of the Minto House on Main Street on Sunday. The vehicle was recovered later by police from a ditch off Waltham Street.
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