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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1937
Page
1
Irvin Cobb reflects on Scotland drifting toward America, critiques modern art, laments ecological damage and reckless driving, notes women's inconsistent cruelty prevention efforts, and ends with a satirical, wide ranging series of observations on culture and morality.
Commissioner Walter V McCarthy recommends denying Jehovah's Witnesses a charter as a charitable home for Pioneers in Sudbury, seeking tax exemption. Sudbury residents oppose at a public hearing and later protests arrived by mail. Secretary of State Frederic W Cook will act on the commissioner's recommendation.
Progressive Lodge No. 131 Knights of Pythias will hold a public installation on Wednesday February 24 at Masonic Hall Maynard. Otto C Patkiewicz Deputy Grand Chancellor and his Malden suite will install. List of officers seated includes Frank A Colombo Chancellor Commander John A Mitzeavitch Vice Chancellor Daniel McCormack Prelate E Burgess Dickey Master of Work William V Cameron Keeper of Records and Seal Charles J Spence Master of Finance Everett H Davis Master of Finance Alvin W Stone Master at Arms Mull P Joyce Inner Guard Charles H Shearer Outer Guard and William V Cameron John (name fragment) completing the roster.
Police hunt a night prowler described as weak for lingerie who has stolen about 1000 dollars of clothing and other material from clotheslines across town over several months. An automobile was also stolen from E. E. Burwood at 251 Main Street last Friday night. state police broadcast the car description.
In observance of the tenth season the Holy Name Society members gathered sixty strong at St. Michael's Parish for Holy Communion. After mass they went to the Grange Hall for a breakfast prepared by Frank Cloutier and Eddie Cox, with Dr. A Gauthrie of the Boston Red Sox delivering a fine talk.
Icy road conditions in Acton caused several minor crashes Monday night and Tuesday morning. Sand spread on routes failed to prevent hazards as mist and freezing rain froze on contact. The most serious incident occurred at about 2 am Tuesday near the Sunflower Street area when a car owned by Albert J. Hunt of Leominster skidded on Great Road Route 2.
Mrs Sara Morley French, widow of Col Charles H. French, confronts State Highway beautification work along Massachusetts avenue, protesting the cutting of elm trees on her property. She recalls valuable trees planted when the homestead was built in 1770 and pledges to oppose further removals near her 72 acre estate.
Bedford community club sponsored an afternoon dessert luncheon in the school auditorium featuring a knitted dresses style show. Fifty tables with Valentine decorations highlighted the event and prizes were awarded to Sally Griffin for a blanket and Paul Webber for a hand painted screen.
Bedford Grange held a regular meeting Monday evening at the Grange Hall in a patriotic format. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Anthony Dunt-Hamilton Post No. 421 and two delegates from the Laxbheton Minute Men attended.
United Co operative Society of Maynard reported 1936 sales of 475931.00 with net earnings of 25239.84 at its February 15 1937 annual meeting. A four percent trade rebate will be paid in cash or credited to accounts. members and non members share. Directors and officers were re elected or newly elected. the society plans a 1926 Year Book and notes growing service area and customer base.
A whist party at the United Cooperative building on Monday night drew many tables. Prizes went to Mrs John Dora Mary Tobin Margaret McCarthy Mrs G Woodcock Mrs L Perkins Mrs Glickman V Dillon Eva Morrill Mrs O'Donnell Ruth Valade Mrs W Fitzgerald William Wasuik William Smith Mrs Tibbets BE King Mrs A Hanson Mrs Eliabeth Playart Leonard Perkins and Mrs Graham.
Maynard Junior Girls of Roma Lodge Sons of Italy hosted a Valentine party Sunday at United Co operative rooms with Maynard Boys Junior lodge as guests. Mrs Camella Glazier led an amateur show with prizes including Albert Greend for first and Rose Veleno for a Spanish bed doll. Ralph Glazier won the door prize. Amnie Primiano and Alen Lallt earned prizes. Another entertainment feature involved Billy d Lalit.
Sudbury native Laurette Bent Felch, born March 1, 1864, died February 6, 1937 in Pasadena Florida. She married Walter L. Felch in 1886 and lived in Sudbury and Natick. Survived by husband G Frank Cutting of Sudbury sister, several nieces and nephews.
Kai-Ping Chang, born in China and living in the United States under two years, addressed the congregation at the Evangelical Congregational Church on Sunday morning in observance of Race Relations Sunday.
Maynard Sportsmen's Club meeting at Elkshall drew about 100 members from Maynard and nearby towns. Maynard native Lloyd Walker now state field supervisor of game wardens spoke on wildlife protection with Carl Swanson presiding and Ralph Knight of Billerica and Chorl ey of Fitchburg among the speakers.
Charles Greenhalge 53 died at his Uxbridge home Saturday morning a former Maynard resident. He is survived by his wife Bathia, three sons Ernest Raymond and Merton, father James 82 of Uxbridge, and sisters Grace Howe and Emma Greenhalge. Funeral and Masonic services were held Monday at Glenwood Cemetery Maynard with Charles L. Gray presiding.
Acton Town Team defeated the Knights 42 28 at Concord with Claflin and Roche scoring 10 points each and Smart 8. The following Monday they lost 58 42 at North Andover on a larger court, returning home disappointed.
Sudbury event on February 22 features Harry Brigham leading his orchestra for the Firemen's Dance under the Sudbury Firemen's Relief Association. Brigham, nearing 75, began performing in 1875 and has led multiple ensembles across New England and New York, tallying 10,974 nights and about 2500 afternoons in over 400 towns.
The Board of Health names Lester F. Cowles as chairman John Johnston as secretary and John W. Waarel as member. New appointees include Henry Anderson garbage collector Mary A Ward public health nurse George Stansfield plumbing inspector and William Murray plumbing inspector assistant. A National Youth Administration rule allows eligible youths aged 15 to 25 to be placed on the project with applications via Mr Po He Murphy local welfare agent and final Boston office certification.
The Bedford Parent-Teacher Association held a regular meeting in the school auditorium on Founders Day. A special program featured Mrs. Irving Puffer as housewife and a large cake prepared with help from past president Mrs. Esther Sullivan present president Mrs. Ruth Johnston and future president Florence Weaving.
Miss Alfreda Howard, Concord High School senior and Girl Scout, received the Golden Eaglet in a West Concord ceremony attended by local Scout groups and families. Ruth Weite welcomed the new awardee, as badges and awards were presented by the council officers led by Mrs. Frank Waite and Mrs. Joseph King.
The Concord Planning Board schedules two public hearings at Town House this evening for the special town meeting warrant. The 7 30 p m session covers zoning restrictions on land owned by Charles S Moulton and the 8 p m session considers extending the Mill Dam business district to parcels 45 47 and 49 Main Street owned by Evelyn H Black Victoria P Wood and Marion L Towne.
Ed ward LeClerc and Lyle Reynolds of the fire company saved a dog that fell through thin ice at Mill Pond near Marlboro Branch Round House. They carried ladders 300 feet, reached the animal, pulled it from the water, and rushed it to Fraser's Kennels where it was treated. the dog was seriously affected by exposure. Observers praised the pair for their bravery. both returned to duty after the rescue.
Town officials debate license issuance and control over tavern operations. Public complaints cited by residents as the Seaman Commission weighs whether to revoke or grant licenses, with closing arguments highlighting financial strain and authority.
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