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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1931
Page
4
Public notice lists subscription rates including postage for Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford and other towns under the act of March 8 1879. readable fragments indicate mailing terms and regional reach managed by the Enterprise and Class Matter in Marlboro Massachusetts.
J Insull president of West Utilities warns The Associated Press that the unwar misleading comment of 1930 ha s been deadly to American industry. He notes construction plans for light and power in 1930 spurred the business but reliance on investors remains crucial for 1931. Oregon tax ideas for pension funding face criticism as discriminatory and costly to businesses across the state.
The Shoe and Leather Reporter calls for business leaders to restore confidence and end pessimism. It argues reduced advertising signals hard times and urges manufacturers to invest in positive announcements to stimulate consumption and spur a return to normalcy.
Based on eleven months of returns American railroads earned about 970 million dollars less in 1950 than in 1929 and 1.07 billion less than in 1926. Operating expenses fell 525 million versus 1929 and about 690 million versus 1926. The industry warns continuing rate cuts and government subsidies hurt total business and employment.
The Maynard Union Congregational Church invites all ages to weekly Wednesday devotional services starting February 15 and a Sunday evening class for adults and youth. Dr DeBerry, a prominent Colored preacher, will speak next Sunday on race progress. The morning sermon topic is The Church and You and the choir will sing two anthems.
Preparations are under way for Easter week services led by Margaret Murray. Rehearsals begin at 6 p m with the youth presenting a Palm Sunday dramatic pageant "Oliver to Calvary" and the Easter week culminates in an Easter Saturday night pageant.
The Maynard Methodist column reports Mr Thomas Fry of Brisbane spoke on A Lawyer's Religious Experience replacing the usual Sunday program. Ruth Ingall of Radcliffe and Ruth Berslind led services. Epworth League attendance was strong with plans for an Old Folks Costume Party and a youth social. Mr Mills preached on Jesus on the Last Judgment and spoke at the Civic Club on A Europeanized Yankee. A Junior League Social showcased youth organization growth and the church prepared a Poolminers Department for children.
The Lowell Chamber of Commerce announces Dollar Days on Friday and Saturday February 14 and 15. Merchants unite to offer values for thrifty shoppers with a new 10 cent parking ordinance facilitating downtown parking on Central and Merrimack streets and nearby streets. Official signs will guide shoppers to the Dollar Day stores and the supplied offers.
Miss Olve Berlied and Miss Carolyn Kingman represented the Weert Concord Girl Scouts at the Girls Conference in Malden Bri dey over a weekend. They were guests of Malden girl on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Rev George L Thurlow presides with Sunday school classes and morning sermon. Young People club meets. Fireside service led by Rey and Moe. Dinner speaker George Toller on Boy Scouts. Liberia plantation film. Edward OBrien hoped to attend. Cottage prayer meeting, sewing day, and Hilda Ives program planned.
Friday February 20 at 6 p m mothers and daughters meeting of classes led by Mrs George L Thurlow and Mrs Leslie W Moore with Rev Mrs Ives as speaker. Land secretary of M setts Federation of Churches to speak.
Acton residents are urged to donate 250 to aid Salvation Army relief work amid ongoing unemployment cold winter and dwindling savings. The Acton committee led by Town Clerk Horace F. Tuttle requests contributions and notes funds are spent with low overhead. Treasurer Eugene L. Hall welcomes checks and uniformed collectors will gather gifts with credential letters.
Our Awful Aunt two act comedy presented Thursday night under Mizpah Rebekah lodge auspices at Odd Fellows hall. Large audience of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plus friends enjoyed the performance featuring Mary Leithead Edith Lawkenstein William Duckworth Frank Case and other cast members. A Miraph lodge meeting Thursday evening Feb 19 will be Saturday Members night with a program led by Maud Moore Clark Bessie Noyes Eva Bowker Leon Barton Carrie Haynes and Mary Simonsen.
Burleigh L. Pratt was in 6 Vermont last week due to his father's serious illness. He returned Saturday noting his father was in greatly improved condition.
Tufts College alumnae and undergraduate women hosted a bridge tea at Filene's Boston on January 31 to benefit the proposed Alumnae Hall. Muriel N. Trout led the event with assistance from Margaret Angell Clara Foster and Fthel Hayes. guests included Elizabeth Poster Fitchburg Josephine Pender Gloucester Beth Ringer Gloucester and Dorothea Loughlin West Concord. A separate event was planned by West Concord Union Church Ladies Union for a turkey supper on February 17, featuring S Thompson Blood monologues and Rev Alfred Stone songs from local talents.
The Meus lob of Concord will hold its meeting at the Trinitarian Congregational church on Tuesday February 17 with a supper at 6 30 under Frank Slood and committee. After dinner speaker Geo Tether from the Regional Division of Boy Scouts will present.
Corinthian Lodge A F and A M gathered at the Masonic Temple Monday with Wor Master G Sherman Blair presiding. Supper at 7 under Mrs Duncan G Chapman, followed by chorus directed by Wor Alexander R MacLeod and piano by Harold J Jenkins. William H Davis Senior Deacon featured with solo. Junior Warden Philip Holden led degree work as officers moved up a station.
F L Hannaford, a renowned poultry management authority, spoke at the Colonial Inn on Monday February 9 under the auspices of the B W Grain company. The event hosted by local poultrymen aims to share best practices and industry insights.
Marlboro Bears manager Tom Nolan brings the New York Nationals for three Massachusetts games Gloucester Plymouth and Marlboro. The visitors boast former New York University players with Adamo and Dorman and center Ryan supported by McDonald and Christiansen. Rivalry revival with Northboro Independents and Marlboro Collegians preceding the block event followed by dancing to Harry Armour Orchestra.
In Concord Warrenhall Amnurswar Grange Patrons of Husbandry meeting led by Mrs Edith M. Bailey featured a large public whist. Winners included Mrs Dorothy Santora with a lamp, Mrs Herbertly Barker with a cake plate, and Patrick O'Brien with a tea pot. Additional prize names and donors follow. dancing by Miss Dorothy Miner and George Hadley closed the event. The Orange will sponsor another whist at Mrs Viscar Elllis home next Tuesday.
Maynard Ford veterans of foreign wars auxiliary post formed at Moose Hall with forty women. Mrs Irene Hurley state auxiliary president installed the new post and elected officers led by President Mrs Margaret Hird and Vice Presidents Mrs Mary Laker and Mrs Alice Taker.
Police detain 12 during a noon gathering without a permit at Boston Common. Among arrestees are two ministers and two women. former Mayor Rev. Robert A. Blakeman and Concord pastor Rev. Smith Owen Dexter deny participation. Bail posted by Socialist official Alfred Baker Lewis.
Chief of Police Seneca W. Hall and Mrs Hall of Sudbury marked their 30th wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering at their home. Neighbors gave them a purse of gold and gifts, and the couple hosted guests with congratulations and refreshments. Hall is a well known Sudbury figure, long serving as police chief.
Sunday service at 10 30 with Rev Alfred W Stone preaching on Our Greatest Battle. Children's sermon on Moral Color Blindness. Church school at noon and Senior Society of Christ at 6 pm.
The notice lists a three day church program from Tian Endeavor with 7 pm evening service on Monday February 16 and 17 as well as a Turkey supper on February 17 at 3 15 pm hosted by the Ladies Union with entertainment. Ash Wednesday events include Helping Hand Society at 2 30 pm and a 7 30 pm Midweek service on February 18.
Metropolitan Water Works employees and families dine on venison as a deer with a broken leg is shot by state warden Mr Bemis after dogs chased it into an open stream in the Pine Hill area of Southboro.
A spring musical under Kenneth C. Howe of the Methodist Episcopal church unites the Hudson and Marlboro church choirs to present an Easter Cantata, echoing last year's vesper.
The Junior Class of a high school rode to Goncord last night, where a horse drawn sleigh and a speeding car vied for right of way. In Midland League bowling, Maynard Town defeated Hudson Town 307 to 289 in total pins, with E. Petersen and Harold Petersen high rollers for Maynard and Olsen leading Hudson.
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