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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1934

Page

3

Lenten Services and Meetings Schedule Note

Readable fragments indicate a church schedule with Christian Living activities and meetings. Mark Lapham leads a Lenten Communion service on March 6 at 2 30 PM followed by Union Fellowship at 7 30 PM. Mid week service 7 30 PM and Standing Committee 8 30 PM March 7 features Missionary Society activities.

Christian Living Christian Endeavor So Mark Lapham Fides’ Union Fellowship of Preyer Sundies’ Missionary Society

West Concord Girl Scouts Food Sale Recap

The West Concord Girl Scouts and the Community committee thank supporters for a profitable last week food sale.

Girl Scouts West Concord

Lost deposit hook notice from Middlesex Savings Bank Concord MA

The Middlesex Institution for Savings announces a lost deposit hook numbered 6152. Payment is stopped. Notice dated February 27 1934 from J W Ballou assistant treasurer. Concord Massachusetts. Date range February 28 March 7 14.

Middlesex Institution For Savings J. W. Ballou Asst Treas Concord Mass

Sheriff Sale of West Acton Acreage Likely to Proceed

Middlesex County Massachusetts sheriff sale issued by Maynard Trust Company as judgment creditor against George T Weaver. Property in West Acton described as 14 acres known as Aldrich Place to be sold at public auction March 31 1934 at 1 PM off Cochituate Road Framingham. Sale subject to public road rights and prior homestead considerations.

Middlesex Holden Cambridge Maynard Trust Company Judgment Credites George T. Weaver Cochituaie Road Framingham Acton West Acton Aldrich Place South Acton Boxboro Mary E. Hussey Hussey A.H. Clark Clark Stow Arlington Street South Acton-Boxboro Arthur H. Blanchard Middlesex South District Homestead Street

Concord Parent-Teacher Association Meeting Tonight

The Weat Concord Parent-Teacher Association will hold its meeting this evening in Harvey Wheeler School auditorium. A birthday party for Our Lady Help of Christians Court D of A is planned for this evening in Odd Fellows Hall West Concord with Miss Madeline Ryan in charge. Mrs Anna K Ballard state regent Mrs Cecilia Curry district deputy and Rev William F Shaughnessy pastor will be guests.

Weat Concord Parent-Teach ‘Er Association Harvey Wheeller School Our Lady Help of Christians’ Court D. of A Odd Fellows’ Hall West Concord Madeline Ryan Anna K. Ballard Cecilia Curry William F. Shaughnessy Our Lady Help of Christiang’ Church

South Acton Turkey Dinner Draws Record Attendance

Washington's Birthday feast in South Acton drew 125 guests with a youth drama earning praise. A committee led by Mrs. Leon Claflin organized the dinner. March lectures at Universalist church feature stage and screen plays. A social milestone occurred at Exchange hall with a military whist event. Performances by the Emerson Trio highlighted the evening. James A Merriam rumored ill with scarlet fever prompting a recess for the dancing school. Snowstorms created road work with Acton storms clearing roads, Arlington taking the lead. Greenough Construction runs fourteen Boston street projects with trucks active.

Washington Leon Claflin Winifred Wells Waldo Braman Herbert W. Merriam Otis Reed Susan Moulton Exchange Hall South Aeton A. A Killeen Sheehan Mary Ward Agatha Burpee Philip Newell Viola Foley William Murray Donald Littlefield William JF. Driscol Emerson Trio Boston Dorothy Roche M. J. Foley Mary Laffin Hazel Beach Bertha Rachster James A Merriam Actons Arlington Greenough Construction Company

Congregational Church Service Schedule

Rev Arthur Beckett presides with Sunday school at 9 30 Junior Endeavor at 10 45 church service and sacrament at 10 45 Senior Endeavor at 5 45 and evening service at 7 on Sunday March 4th.

Congregational Church Arthur €. Beckett

Universalist Church Sunday Schedule

Rev. E. H. Carritt presides with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and church service at 10 46 a m.

Universalist Church E. H. Carritt

Concord Triumph in Intertown Chess Match

Concord defeats Cambridge 3 2 in a closely contested armory match with players Faversham Stevens Storer and Hale among the winners. Local events include sermons lectures tax help sessions and Rotary anniversary observance.

Armory Cambridge Concord Faversham R. Woodheat Afford Storer Stevens Lindsay Harwood Blackman G.ford Hale Wardell J. C. Pratt Smith Newhbegin R. Wood Cody

Reverend Daniels Ministers The Need of Humility

Rev. Edward P. Daniels will preach on The Need of Humility at the 11 o clock morning service on Sunday March 4. In the vestry at 7 15 pm the Lenten meeting is led by William Roger Greeley with The Layman s Own Religion. The King s Daughters meet March 6 at 2 pm at Mrs Herbert F Smith s Sudbury road. Mrs Ross K Whiton hosts the Women s Parish Association sewing meeting March 7 at 1 pm with a box luncheon at noon and a Book Review at 2 pm.

Wells A. Hall Cleveland Stephen Webster St. Anne’s Church Lincoln Trinity Church Johannnes A. C Winger Auer Harvard University Middlesex School Concord Concord Rotary Club Lexington Belmont Rotary Johny Brigham Young Peoples Society King's Chapel Boston Palfrey Perkins Internal Revenue Department Town Hall Edward PD. Daniels Methodist Episcopal Church Frank W. Clelland Jerusalem George U. Thurlow Trinitarian Congregational Church Gertrude St. Anderson Tharrawaddy Burmah Peter Pulkeley Philvey Wheeler- Wee Concord Edward P. Daniels Aim Chamter Unitarian Herbert F. Smith Sudbury Road Henry F Smith B Farnham Smith Ross K. Whiton Gadbury Road Women's Parish Association

Harvard Wresting Coach Addresses Hudson Scouts

About 75 Hudson District Boy Scouts heard William E. Lewis former Harvard wrestling coach share insights on General Athletics He outlined past and present athlete development stressed team play and moral living and demonstrated wrestling holds Lewis plans to visit troops to aid in games and events with district commissioner W K O'Donnell introducing him The audience gave a thanks and anticipation for future sessions.

Hudson William E. Lewis Harvard University Lewis

Margaret Clahane Crowned Queen at Elks Whist

Mrs. Margaret Clahane won the top score and first prize at Concord Lodge of Elks weekly whist in Piks Hall. Ldvel PP George and Harold Tompkins directed the event. Other prize winners included Mrs John Smith, Robert Tompkins, Frank O Miller, and many more. A door prize went to Thomas DuBerger. consolation to James Deacon. Another party is planned for tomorrow in Piks Hall.

Margaret Clahane Concord Lodge of Elks Piks Hall Ldvel George Harold Tompkins John Smith Robert Tompkins Frank O Miller Brodie Moreau Robert Furega Winifred Ingsins

Legion Auxiliary Membership Supper Honors Post Leaders

The Woman's Auxiliary of James J. Mansfield Post 158 A L held its annual membership supper in the Veterans' Building last Monday evening. Commander John W. Clark and Vice Commander James Janvrin were guests, introduced by Mrs. Thomas J Byron. Community singing featured Miss Anne Flavin with piano, and solos by Melba DiCicco and Gena Venti.

Melba DiCicco Gena Venti

Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary Hibernians Meet in Monument Hall

The Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary met in Monument Hall with President Miss Mary Battles in charge. They planned a public whist party for Wednesday March 7 and named Miss Nora Thompson chair of the committee.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Ancient Order of Hibernians Monument Hall Mary Battles Nora Thompson

Antiquarian Society to Elect Officers Tonight

The Concord Antiquarian Society will meet at the Antiquarian House to hear officer and committee reports and elect officers for the coming year. The nominating committee led by Wilford C. Saeger proposed a full Board of Governors with Alien French as President and multiple vice presidents treasurer and secretary candidates.

Concord Antiquarian Society Antiquarian House Upo Wilford C. Saeger George S. Keyes Thomas ‘Todd Board of Governors Alien French Harry B. Little Henry KF. Smith Fred A. Tower David A. Baldwin Stec Nan Battrick Gaylord

Triple Safety For Depositors At Concord Co operative Bank

The Concord Co operative Bank has grown from five thousand dollars to over one million in twelve years. No depositor was refused at any time and three safeguards now protect funds: a legal reserve, backing by the Co operative Central Bank for emergency loans, and a proposed guaranteed deposits measure by the legislature.

Concord Co-operative Bank Co-operative Central Bank

Sunday Worship and Weekly Lessons at Local Church

A Sunday service at 10 45 with Sunday School follows, plus a Wednesday 7 45 testimonial meeting in the church Reading Room. The lesson sermon for March 4 centers on Jesus Christ and includes text from the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy. Also noted is the obituary of William Henry McDermott formerly of Concord who died at his sister's home in West Concord.

Neo Christ Jesus Jesus Christ Ren Dean Christ Jesus Matthew Mary Baker Jesu Iba William H. McDermott Wiliam Henry Harry) McDermott Boarton Michael J. McHugh Upland Road West Concord Anness Concord William J Agnes C. McDermott Somerville Mt. Benedit Council MeDermott McHugh Thomas Fenton Somer Ville Solenn Our Lady Wen of Christians’ Church Ou. Mn St. Beryard

VFW Auxiliary Whist Night Winners Named at Veterans Hall

Last night at Veterans Hall the VFW Auxiliary held a whist party with Jadson Pour tables in play. Winners included Diana Allen Cordelia Kimmens Virginia Guertin Austin Berry Katherine Barry and Roben McIlroy along with Florence McGrath. Bingo winners were Cordelia Kimmens Robert Melroy and Irene Fish. Committees in charge were Gertrude Chamberlain James Noon and James Jackinan.

Girl Scout Troop 1 Hosts Costume Party Attended by Notables

Troop 1 staged a costume party on Monday February 1 with guests including George and Martha Washington. Helen Tompkins planned the event with Esther Lane in charge of invitations and Ruth Davis providing entertainment alongside others in period costumes.

Troop 1 George Martha Washington the Wall Ltd Valentine Deg Ordos Helen Tompkins Vitations Esther Lane Ruth Davis Deanna Tallow Dvinta Wiles Ralph Verrill Henry Sidney Ballow Willian Harlow Jen Harlow Barbara Schweler Rave Ann

Cord Concord Men's Club Dinner and Talk

The sixth Concord Men's Club meeting will be in the Congregational church vestry on Tuesday evening March 6 at 650 pm. Henry Thorpe organizes the home cooked scalloped oyster supper. Afterward, a double male quartet will provide music. William J H O'Brien of the State Department of Public Utilities will discuss whether America should remain independent or join Old World politics.

Concord Men’s Club Concord Men's Club Congregational Church Henry Thorpe William J H. O'Brien State Department of Public Utilities America Mr. O'Brien London

Hibernians Extend Spurt in 46th Tournament Round

In Monument Hall on Friday evening the Hibernians continued their strong run into the 17th weekly game, totaling 40 for the night. The Minute Men surged past the K of C 82 to 25 as overall tallies rise to Division 50 and leaders Hibernians 586, Concord Minute Men fds 556.

Hibernians Monument Hall K. of Co Ancient Order of Hiibernians Com Ord Concords Waiehts Columbus

Engagement of Lois Towne to William F Young

Barrows Street resident Miss Lillian M Towne announces the engagement of her niece Miss Lois Towne of Concord to William F Young of Lexington. Lois Towne is the daughter of the late Dr and Mrs Charles S Towne and attended Tufts with her fiancé a graduate of Nowipc University.

Lillian M. Towne Barrows Street Lois Towne Concord William F. Young Lexington Towne Charles S Towne Tufts Nopwicl University

Grange Whist Winners Named in Annursnac Event

Mrs Arthur Taylor Grange was high scorer and first prize winner at the Annursnac Grange whist held Saturday evening at the home of Mrs Clara M Sweet under her direction. Howard V Edwardson was second and Mrs Arthur F Adams third. Consolation prizes went to Daniel Sullivan and Miss Telen King. A further party is planned by Mrs Sweet.

Arthur Taylor Clara M Sweet Howard V. Edwardson Arthur F. Adams Daniel, Sullivan Mis. Telen King Siweet

Walden Royal at Masonic Temple Evening Supper

Watertown District High Priest of the district presided at a Masonic Temple event with Ex A Lestertown serving as deputy host. The gathering featured a sitif supper at an evening hour under Duncan G Cha.

waLoen Ae Praneine Watertown Distry District Ale Walden Royal Masonic Temple

Methodist Church Event Promises Evening of Stories and Faith

Concord church announces a Friday program featuring Rev. Frank W. Minister and Mrs. Frank Scott Corner with a focus on church standards. The event includes illustrated tales, movies, and stories of progress, followed by a Poverty Social to support parishioners.

Methodist CHU Concord Frank W Frank Scott Corner Harry A. HH India Conference of Church Hanson Worman Peterson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ss. Framingham A.D Joe McClusky Fordham New York King's Daughters Farnham Smith United States League of Women Voters William More Cole Middle Street Hollis Blake Charles W Locke Charles BR. Peck Charles F. Schueler Harold Cabot WM Shedden Brooks Stevens Ormond Florida Mr. Stevens Church Whist Party Harvard Senate Ford Pinchot Pennsylvania U. S. Senate Dartmouth College Elks’ Whist Antiquarian Society First Church OF Christ, Scientist Concord Girl Scout News Tel Mariporo 730 THE Hillcrest Marlboroughs Suburban Hotel M. Ratner Brooklyn N. Y Middlesex Institut E For Savings Commonwealth Ofchusetts Henry F. Smith, Tx MAI Concord National
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