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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1934

Page

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Concord Students Stage Two Plays at High School

Concord High School pupils presented Iwo Crooks and A Lady and Two Milizareths under Miss Gertrude Rideout. The 47 Workshop comedy featured Olive Grierne as a paralyzed Mrs. Sims-Vane and William Delaney as Miller, with Sally Weadock and Mary Chase delivering strong performances. The Elizabeth Saye drama showcased Mary Chase, Mary Murray, and Fritz Winblad in a period romance adaptation. Musicians Claire Kent and Elsa Lindstrom accompanied the performances, drawing praise for talent and direction.

Concord Concord High School Eugene Pillot Nétta Lynett Gertrude H. Rideout Mister the Hawk Wiliam Delaney Lucille Miller Thomas Todd, Jr Fridliger Nhe Grieme Mary Rizzitano William Delaney Sally Weadock Miss Jones Mas Todd, Jr Fred Heylier Eilzabeth Saye Law Willie Will Neville Fritz Wimblad Henry Saye James Powers Elizabeth Sir Henry Cnarm Lavina Willis Jane Daniels Margaret Fritz Winblad James Powes Innis Elizabeth Neville Mary Chase Elisabeth Joan Mary Murray Bob Neville Jack Edmands Will Stretton Lauren Kingman Stretton Carly Gil Claire Kent Elsa Lindstrom Rideout

Grand Opera Singer Delights Corinthian Lodge Audience

Grand Opera Singer from Philadelphia star of a Masonic Temple banquet in Concord. The performer, introduced by Robert F. Charles of Aston, was a feature after a chicken supper directed by Mrs. Duncan, entertaining members and guests of Corinthian Lodge A F and A M.

Concord Midnat Serbagi Senor Philadelphia Grand Opera Company Memibere Corinthian Lodge Masonic Temple

Sub zero mornings set record cold period observed

Weather observations from the U S Weather Tower record successive mornings at record lows and highs with temperatures ranging from 24 above to 26 below and averages near 17.9 degrees. Local records indicate notable cold streak across days with temperatures as low as minus 21 and highs near 24 above.

Tower of the U. S Weathrds

Howe and Black Family Notices Print Losses

Charles G Howe of the community and Albert B Black are named in a death notice collection. The item notes the death of a family member and lists local relations and obituary context.

Albert B. Black

Distinguished Masons Visit Concord Lodge

A gathering at Concord with many visiting dignitaries from multiple lodges led by Rt. Wor. J. Harold Dale and Rt. Wor. John A. Corless. Officers presented Senior Steward Walter A. Kennedy, recently married, with an ornate electric item.

Holliston L. Hatch Alpha Lodge Framingham D. P. Day P. M John Warren Lodge Hopkinton Charles Robertson H. E. Warren O. M J W Danford Harold A. Merriam Charles A. Welch Lodge Maynard Samuel A. Alcock Belmont Lodge George K. Gordon Oscar Parker Lodge Waltham George Hopkins Isaac Parker Lodge Arthur ‘Derbyshire George W. Baxter Carlton Overn Earle W. True Master Thomas Talbot Lodge Billerica Eugene C. Vining D.D.G. Marshal Warren B. Goddard Walter A. Kennedy

Bamford Silver Anniversary Observed in Maynard

Mr and Mrs John H Bamford marked their silver wedding anniversary in Maynard with a Grange hall celebration hosted by friends and relatives A reception and entertainment followed with Forrest Nelsons orchestra providing music They have two children and three grandchildren Mrs Bamford active in Ladies Daughters of George and church groups Mr Bamford a member of local Masonic and fraternal orders and formerly employed at Assabet Mill

Mugene Hunt Union Congregational Church Kenneto Nierstead Ford Lyon Bamford Warwick A. M Maynara Lodge A. UO. F Assavet Mall

Scout Speakers Honor Maynard Stow Service at Union Church

E P Carr Marlboro schools superintendent served as guest speaker at a special Boy Scout service in Maynard at Union Congregational church. James P King introduced him as attendees from Marlboro and Maynard heard the Marlboro Boy Scout Band. Charles Mathewman led Maynard Scouts in investiture with Roger Mathewman earning first class, James Eaton Jr. second class, Alfred Davis tenderfoot. Elmer Selenius played piano solos.

Maynard Union Congregational Church Boy Scouts of James Eaton Jr Alfred Davis Elmer Selenius

Church Visitors Serve Supper in Maynauld Parish Event

A parish supper at Union Congregational church in Maynauld drew over 200 attendees. After a 6 30 meal, the program featured Keene T 10 of Medford with Eleanor Keene as pianist Beatrice violin Ralph Jr cornet Barbara Bachelor of Sutton readings. The committee included Mrs Charles Keene and 12 others.

Charles Keene Eliza Marshall Nellie Weaving Mabel Tobin Maude Garland Mary Eaton Esther Marsden Eadie Marsden Agnes French Nellie McInness Henrietta Bamford Ne'lie Shearer

Cowles Heads Health Board Appointments Made

At a Maynard health board meeting lasting appointments were announced with Lester F. Cowles as chairman John W Saarela secretary and Frank D Moynihan as members George Stansfield named Plumbing Inspector William Murray assistant inspector Henry Anderson collector of garbage Mary E Ward public health nurse Ralph P Fletcher inspector of slaughtering and Verne Sneck a Maynard high school graduate valedictorian 1930 named advisory nurse for a child health centre with no salary.

Stolen 1934 Chevrolet Recovered in Maynard

A 1934 Chevrolet sedan owned by Charles P. Taylor, local Chevrolet dealer, stolen in Boston ten days earlier, was recovered and returned to Taylor last Sunday. The car, taken from an open air parking space during a Legion banquet, was found by police in the vicinity.

Maynard Charles P. Taylor Boston Taylor Legion Banquet

United Cooperative Society Annual Meeting Report

The United Cooperative Society of Maynard reports 1933 business total of 256575.80 dollars with sales up 11300 from 1932. Net profit prompts about 3 percent customer rebates. A storage plant basement expansion and a new oil branch boosted activity.

United Cooperative Society of Maynard Barker Street

Concord Town Election Set for February 26

The Concord town election is scheduled for Monday February 26 with polling hours from 12 noon to 7 30 p m in Precinct 1 at the Veterans Building and Precinct 2 at the Harvey Whitaker School A single contest is noted with William J Lee the caucus nominee opposing Herbert B Huser who is running on nomination papers

Concord Auay Veterans Harvey Whieetor William J. Lee Herbert B. Huser

Results of Vote Unchanged In Recount

In Maynard the recount of town election results shows McCarron Lent and McGrath unchanged as Selectmen elected on election day. The Board of Registrars opened all ballots revealing 54 previously blank votes allocated to candidates. Frank McCarron led with 1147, Lent 976, McGrath 916, others adding small gains. Wright won Public Welfare by five votes.

Maynard Selectmen Board of Registrars of Voters Selectman Frank J. McCarron Donald Ent Patrick McGrath Franki McCarron Donald Lent Patrick A McGrathy John Zanienski Samuel Lever August Saarela John Erickson Thomas Wright William Kaic Mr. Wright Charles Manty Strcker Joseph Hanna John Croft Jost William Edwards Ray Loija

Maynard Scouts to Gather Clothing for Needy

Boy Scouts in Maynard, aligning with President Roosevelt's idea, will canvas to collect clothing and other needy items. The Maynard Citizens Committee and Red Cross aid, with contact persons Guyer Fowler, James Coughlan, Rev Mathew A Vance, and Mrs. William Litchfield, to arrange pick up.

Maynard Boy Scouts Roosevelt Maynard Citizens Committee Maynard Branch Red Cross Guyer Fowler James A. Coughlan Mathew A. Vance Citizens Committee William Litchfield Maynard Red Cross Scouts

Dexter Addresses Women's Association Speaker

Dr. Robert C. Dexter head of the Social Relations department at the American Unitarian Association spoke to the Women’s Parish Association on Monday February 19 at 3 P M. Dexter is regarded as a leader in the movement for social reforms and education.

Dexter Women’s Association Robert C. Dexter

Director Is Honor Guest of W. Concord Club

The West Concord Woman's Club met in Warner Hall with President Mrs. Chester H. Adams presiding. District Director Mrs. William R. Taylor of Westford was guest of honor and spoke on general interest topics. Adell Holden and Prescott Townsend performed operatic pieces and Gilbert and Sullivan descriptions. Tea was served under chairman Mrs. Charles A. Borden. Next meeting on Friday March 2 will feature Dr. Charles F. Gill speaking on Meesachu.

West Concord Charles A. Borden Warner Hall Charles FE. Gill

Fr Crowley, longtime Maynard pastor, dies in Winthrop

Rev. James Albert Crowley, pastor of St John the Evangelist in Winthrop, died Sunday after months of illness at 40 Winthrop Street. Born February 15, 1872 in Concord, he lived in Maynard since 1887 and served in parishes in Boston, Wakefield, South Boston, Plymouth, and Winthrop. He led St Bridget's Temperance Society and was active in civic life. He is survived by brother Edward and sister Ellen Crowley. Funeral in Winthrop with high Mass at St John the Evangelist and interment in Maynard.

Maynard James Albert Crowley Church of St. John the Evangelist Winthrop Caluchial Winthrop Street Crowley Father Crowly Concord Plymouth Father Crowley Boston College St. John’s Seminary Srighton Archbishop Williams St. Bridgete James B. Farrell St. Bridgets Temperance Society Ife Edward Ellen ‘Crowley Lincoln Street Chevrus Dennis H. Donovan Church of Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Newton Upper Falls John J. Powers St. Raphael's Church West Medford William F. Lyons St. Theresa's Church West Roxbury Father Powers St.Bridget’s Cemetery Maynard Council K of C James 2. Farrell

Rebekahs To Visit Marlboro For Mizpah Lodge Event

Mizpah Rebekah lodge guests Star of Hope Lodge Marlboro Thursday night entertainment by Maynard Lodge with Mrs Abbie Isner as program chair. Wedding of L O C F and Rebkah staged by Marguerite Prescott Ralph Jones Doris Prescott with a full bridal party and Mary Leithead as minister. Noble Grand Night supper features Mizpah Lodge meeting in March. reservations due by Feb 26.

Frank Case Marion Whitney

Blizzard Buries Buses and Automobiles on River Street

A blizzard buries buses and cars along River Street and stalls a bus with a woman onboard. The vehicle remains stuck as emergency crews remove the horse that collapsed nearby to a nearby house for care.

River Street

Concord woman dies suddenly after long service to community

Margaret A Hogan McKenna 1860 1960 Concord resident since 1876 wife of Edward McKenna longtime chair of the Registrars of Voters died suddenly at home. Survived by four sons two daughters 21 grandchildren and a sister in New Brunswick. Funeral Mass held at St Bernard Church. Burial at St Bernard Cemetery.

Concord Margaret A (Hogan) McKenna Edward McKenna Registrars of Voters of Lexington McKenna Conord St. John N. B Michael Ellen Dee) Hogan United States Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary McKenny Charles J. McKenna Edward L. McKenna Waltham Joseph H. McKenna New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Bernard A. McKenna M. Venard Helen Ruth St. Joseph’s Order St. James High School Haverhill Louis McKenna Holy Cross St. Bernard Church Leo Cull Providence William H. Finnick Father O'Brien Hurley Groveland Stephen Hart Randolph St. Mary's Church Boston James McLoughlin

Methodist and Congregational church events this week

A quartet sang at the Methodist Church service Sunday night. Rev Russell J May spoke on India at a Monday Men’s Class meeting. Su Shine Singers of WBSO plan a program next Sunday. A church reception for officers and an entertainment is set for Monday Feb 26. Tonight features Patriotic and Community night with singing, numbers and debates on Washington versus Lincoln and church involvement in reforms.

Maynard Alan Palmer Edwin Carlton J. Rex Shepler William Johnston Methodist Church Russell J. May Congregational Church Acton Center India Sushine Singers WBSO Church School Washington Lincoln

Concord Massachusetts Methodist Service Ad

Rev Frank W Clelland continues his series Facing Jerusalem with a second discourse The Cost of Discipleship The church offers a Sunday schedule including Church School at 10 am Evening Service at 730 pm A poverty social is planned for tomorrow February 22 at evening time

Methodist Episcopal Church Concord Mass Frank W. Clelland iSiday Jerusalem

Hearing on Gas Commissioners petition to relocate Great Road

The East Os petition to move Great Road from Main Street and Sudbury Street will be heard. Town officials support the improvement and urge action by the selectmen. The board will record the findings and proceed as directed by the town to advance the project.

Maynard Frank Simer Gassioners East Os Great Road Main Street Sudbury Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gertrude Rideout Icharles G. Howe Concord Lodge J. H. Bamford E. P. Carr Cowles Coop. Society Parker Street United Cooperative Society The United Board of Public Welfare the United Boy Scouts W. Concord Club FR. Crowley Rebekahs Marlboro Blizzard Margaret McKenna John Driscoll Hic Globe Joe Farrell South Acton Aia New York Joe Lovell Hudson Stow CWA John Jaaskelie SOUTH
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