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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1936
Page
1
The piece cites Arthur Brisbane and J Pierpont Morgan, discusses Mrs Roosevelt and Charles Fourier, notes Charles Curtis death, and warns on defense plans and Japan. It contrasts American freedoms with global tensions, recalling Bethlehem Steel profits and pax Britannica proposals.
William Clark Hancock longtime Concord machinist died at his home 22 Lexington Road after three years of poor health. Born February 5 1862 in Cornwall England he moved to the United States as a young man. He married Lucy Hocking in Boston two years after arriving and ran his own machine shop in Concord. Private funeral services were held at Dee Funeral Home and the body taken to Mt. Auburn Cambridge for cremation. He is survived by his wife and daughter Miss Lucy Hancock of Newton.
The Acton town list expanded with 103 new names across Precincts One to Three including Robert Karquar Kay da Bhattas Jacques Lever and Eunice Allen. Incumbent Carl Backman contests William S. Jones in Precinct Two while Norman Perkins challenges Alan B. Frost for constable. election is set for Monday March 2.
Concord voters turnout for the annual town election produced a clear win for H. Whittemore Brown over Auditor Chilton Cabot for the Selectman seat on caucus papers. Other races included Richard B. McSweeney edging William L. Fitzpatrick for Municipal Light Board and Samuel Hoar returning as Water and Sewer Commissioner chairman over Joseph W Gregg.
Maynard Joy Marsden et al with Ronald Lent and Paul Edwards discuss streamlined cooperation to push approved projects. An architect from the WPA Planning Board may assist in plans and estimates for an auditorium. Also in Cambridge, Middlesex County Commissioners discuss Chapter 90 road work and Farm Market road proposals funded by the federal government.
A blaze at the South Acton Woolen Company plant drew the Docal Fire Company to the scene Monday evening. The sprinkler system controlled the fire and firefighters extinguished the flames quickly with water causing limited damage.
Major Charles S. Coulter U. S. A. retired, agent for Hdwards Quimby Post A L, will close his office this Saturday February 29 after little veteran traffic. Also note the marriage of Mrs. Margaret Mary Smith and Myron Murdock on Monday.
Sudbury voters will gather Monday March 2 for the town meeting and annual election. Polls may stay open during the session as discussions center on appropriations and board vacancies including selectman and school committee posts. Moderator John C. Hall will preside. Forrest D. Bradshaw appears on the ballot for school board unopposed.
The funeral of Mrs Shirley Jones was held Friday morning at St. Bridget's Church. Bearers included David and James Sheehan Thomas and James Finan and Daniel and John Moynihan. Burial followed at Bridget's Cemetery with many flowers and mass cards from relatives neighbors and friends.
Rev. Glenn W. Douglass will preach from The Road to Restitution at 10 15 AM next Sunday. Sunday School for all ages, 6 30 Junior Christian Endeavor, 7 30 Union Service at West Acton Baptist Church. Mrs Laura K Brows recovering from illness. Tarlam KB Tuttle and Vesta Balsor served as soloists at local churches. Douglass spoke at the Lenton service in West Acton Baptist Church on Ash Wednesday.
On Wednesday February 19 at Worcester a meeting was called to form a Massachusetts Chapter of the Native Association of Postaaaiers.
The Concord Police Relief Association held its annual concert and ball at the State Armory on Tuesday evening. The event drew police, families, and guests in a festive display, with music by Karl Rhode and a dinner by Frederick Child. The president and officers reported strong financial gains for the association while celebrants enjoyed a grand march led by Mrs David G Sheehan and H Whittemore Brown.
Ash Wednesday observances drew large congregations at St. Bridget's and St. Casimir's churches in Maynard. Ashes were distributed after Mass and again this afternoon. Evening services featured a Rosary, a sermon by a Redemptorist priest, and Benediction with no Mass. Special Lenten services will be held weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays with stations of the cross scheduled. A Mass for Albert Baker Crowles will be offered next Saturday at St. Bridget's Church.
Delia Hayward 81 wife of Fred Hayward died Thursday at her Maynard home Roose velt Street in poor health for some time She was born in Hazardville Connecticut and lived in Maynard for 50 years Survived by her husband son Frank of Pawtucket RI two sisters Mrs George Newton of Maynard and Mrs Elizabeth Dowding of Rockville CT Funeral services were held Saturday at home led by Rev Mathew A Vance of Union Congregational Church and attendance was noted from many towns in Glenwood
The Maynard union Fanten Mission sponsored by Methodist Episcopal and Congregational churches begins at the Congregational church next Sunday with eight days of nightly services at seven o'clock. The Rev John Moore McGann will preach, and two boxes for questions and prayer requests will be in the vestibule. Cottage prayer meetings have prepared for the mission and personal conferences with the Dean may be arranged.
A Maynard couple united in a wedding at Saint Georges Church and at the home of the groom. Miss Kivi Ny Help was the bride, with a pink and white gown and pink tea rose bouquet. John OLeig served as best man. guests came from nearby towns. After a wedding trip to New York the couple will reside on Theimwood street.
Maynard High pupils directed by English supervisor Joe Mullin join the Legion Auxiliary in a national prize essay competition. The essay titled What can the youth of America do to cooperate with Fidac to prevent propaganda for International Hostilities. A total prize of 200 dollars is offered.
Local residents hear a rumor that a Federal Building in Maynard may finally receive appropriations this year, but Congressman replies suggest the talk is unconfirmed. Ladies Auxiliary prize drawings Tuesday afternoon awarded to Mary Benna, Ann Conway, Amy Bragg Gilleney, Fannie Glick Brooks, Nora Riley, Reed, Sarah Bell, Mond, Minnie Camy Graham, Mrs. Joanna Rodway.
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