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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1934
Page
12
Public notice from Marlboro Enterprise Incorporated outlines second class mail status and post office handling in Massachusetts. Includes references to subscription rates and towns served such as Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford and related postal provisions under the 1879 act.
British statesmen wrestle with a European dilemma as Geneva talks falter and France pressures a hard line on Germany. The government pursues a cautious European settlement to avert entanglement while risks of a new alliance and renewed armament contests loom, with no clear path to a durable accord.
A proposed amendment to electors on a proportional basis gains Roosevelts endorsement amid Republican opposition. Norris shift and Democratic majorities threaten to move the measure forward, arguing it reflects democratic fairness and could curb Negro disfranchisement in the South. A separate note honors Captain Flavel M. Williams for an infrared fog camera aiding ship safety.
The government reports an index of taxes per acre by state with Massachusetts at 2.16 in 1932 up from 0.88 in 1913. Only New Jersey exceeds Massachusetts that year and several states stay above 1.00. The U S average climbs from 0.24 to 0.46, highlighting calls for tax reform beyond real estate reliance.
The American Horse Show Association approved May 16 to 19 for the Atlantic City Horse Show with more than 350 horses expected. Secretary Robert Leeds says the event draws wide public interest and is becoming a South Jersey institution.
A frank article outlines the history and functions of FDR s brain trust and its evolving role in shaping policy. It notes the topic could serve as memoir material, while many listeners with less background press for clearer explanations via the microphone.
The passage celebrates spring activity with children at play and family meals. It details an Easter table scene with a nest of colored eggs, spring flowers, and a fluffy chicken centerpiece. The menu features ham, asparagus, tomatoes, pistachio ice cream, and a minty, fruit-forward punch. It provides step by step cooking instructions for ham, asparagus, tomatoes, and pistachio dessert, plus a note inviting readers to submit cookery questions to Miss Feeney.
The House passes a reciprocity tariff bill placing extra ordinary power in the President for three years. Senate hostility arises over treaty approval while delegating limited treaty making and currency powers. Veterans groups’ support shifts House timing on the issue.
A citizen wins 153000 on the Grand National at Aintree and pays 58300 in taxes, a 38 percent rate. Gasoline purchases incur 12.41 cents per gallon taxes, about 43.59 percent, illustrating higher combined levies. If winnings were taxed at the same rate as gasoline, the tax would be 66692.
The text argues that high taxes such as 38 and 43.59 percent recall the Boston Tea Party era, lamenting modern gas taxes as an erosion of representation. It contrasts older republican ideals with current revenue use and cites international lenders and French leadership as examples of fiscal philosophy shifts.
Charles O Donnell a dice business man is to be the Rotary Club speaker.
In the gym at local high school the finals of the inter class tournament ended 8 to 6 as the Juniors narrowly defeated the Seniors. Ow en dell and Kdziewski led the Juniors while the Seniors relied on their forward line for totals. The Juniors also claimed the junior girls crown with a 25 to 20 win over the Senior girls.
Acton Grange met in the Town hall on Tuesday March 27 with Pepperell and Chelmsford Grange members presenting entertainment. Harlan Martin sang and played piano while Donald Palmer joined harmonica and guitar. a farce titled Fathers Day On featured Charles Maynard Gertrude Maynard Mildred Twichell and others. Chelmsford provided illustrated songs with Moses Wilson at the piano. Refreshments and dancing followed, with visitors from nearby Granges. Easter greetings were sent to 94 year old charter member Mrs Anne Noyes now living with her daughter Mia Frank Davis in Hartford Conn. A special meeting is planned for April 5 to ballot on a membership candidate and the next regular meeting on April 10 will include first and second degrees.
The Marmiso society of First Church Congregational met at the home of vice president Mrs Louise Lippard on Edinboro Street. Mrs Lip pard presided in the president's absence and read two articles. Mrs Gertrude Barnes reported on the Framingham district meeting. A food sale was planned for April 26. Refreshments followed.
Hudson Miss Vinnie C Holmes served as soprano soloist at the Methodist church in Gleasondale on Easter Sunday. Mr Herbert Clarke of Stow sang baritone. Mrs George Howarth has recovered and is back at home on Manning Street. Miss Hilda Knight of the George White Scandals visits her mother Mrs Jennie Knight at Everett Square. Lena Govoni of New York City visits her parents at Central Street.
The Assabet river shows no material flooding after three days of warmth. Ice jam at early April bridges caused brief danger, but lowlands near Forest Avenue drained quickly. Woodlands freed, river fully open, reservoir levels high, and Gates Pond well supplied. wells remain plentiful.
Marlboro civil engineer Hudson Martin J. Dalton guest speakers at Sharon's restaurant for the Rotary meeting. Dalton spoke on Road Building and praised Edward F. Morgan for the work on lower Main street last year.
The Easter Monday Firemen's Ball at the State Armory was a brilliant affair with superb decorations and O'Leary's Irish Minstrels delivering strong prelim concert and dance. Honor guests included Fire Chiefs, Concord officials, Major Dolan, Lt Hagerty, Eileen Salter, and Dennis Horne as floor director. A buffet luncheon concluded a joyful evening.
East Sudbury Charles A Wright aged 92 died at his home on the 30th after a long illness. He leaves a daughter, four sons, sixteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Albert B Reynolds of Memorial Congregational Church. Interment at Edgell Grove Framingham. Wright was a dairyman who owned a large herd and helped care for the farm until declining health. The Wright Farm near Woodside Road was once Hopestill Brown place.
Members of the WAW Circle of the Baptist church enjoyed their annual dinner yesterday at the home of Mrs Herbert Bartlett on Walnut Street.
A partial balance sheet lists reserves, cash in vault, and bonds with totals for assets and liabilities. It includes demand and time deposits, public funds, government deposits, and a capital account with common stock and surplus, plus memoranda on pledged loans and securities.
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