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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1934
Page
7
Maynard and surrounding towns report school reopenings after vacations, local meetings, and club events. Notables include Mizpah Rebekah and Rainbow assemblies, Grange activities, library plans, and St Casimir's triduums with visiting clergy, plus sports matches and a charity Irish minstrel show.
Wednesday evening Men’s Forum meets to discuss current coaching theories and appeal to men and young men. Thursday programs include Dean Nerbert W Gates speaking to Religious Education committee and choir practice in the vestry. Ladies Benevolent Society holds an afternoon meeting with supper. Next Sunday the Old Testament study continues with Hosea as topic and Everett Johnson of Newtonville leads a Young People meeting. The pastor plans a Sunday night series of lively debates after Easter with Mr Johnson. The Church Council meets Monday March 5 at the parsonage. Visitors plan another supper and entertainment. Bible thought for Lent cites Jesus saying by this shall all men know you are my disciples if you have love for one another.
The Lowney family expresses appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness during their recent bereavement along with thanks for flowers and mass cards from Mrs. Mary Lowney and family.
The family of Tate Anders Peter Andersen expresses gratitude for the beautiful floral tributes and kind expressions of sympathy from neighbors, friends, and relatives during their recent bereavement. Mrs. Sophie Andersen, Henry, Wilbert, Louis, and Edward Andersen.
Maynard Heathens defeat Blue Eagles in a close Intertown bowling meet at Lynch alleys. G Lawton led with a 118 single and 318 triple. Hellawell and Nordberg posted solid scores as Tourville contributed high marks for the Heathens.
The family expresses gratitude to all who offered kindness after their loss. Special thanks go to American Powder Co. officials and employees and to Concord Lodge 1. C. O. F. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Olsen Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Olsen Miss Cora Olsen for their comfort and assistance.
Progressive Lodge Knights of Pythias marks the 70th anniversary with an open meeting at Masonic hall tonight. Grand lodge officers and 11th Pythian district lodges invited. Harland P. Knight guest of honor. The Great Friskella the magician entertains. Buffet lunch to follow. Arrangements by Rev. Andrew Torsleff and others.
In a hair raising gym showdown St Casimir’s edges St Mary’s 41 38 after a back and forth final period. Labowicz Wojsnis led the winners with scoring bursts while Yanowich and Parris starred for the visitors in a high spirited parish league contest.
The Cooper Radio Electric Company opens a new appliance store in the Fowler building on Main street opposite the post office. The shop features a complete model electric kitchen display, workshop for repairs, and a wide range of appliances from General Electric to Leonard Refrigeration with Norman L. Davis and Fred G Cooper among the staff. The move follows a fire and relocation from West Acton to Maynard, with Ernest Cooper expanding to offer sales and service of modern home appliances.
A montage of Hollywood notes recounts Alison Skipworth hearing from her brother back East and Mae West drafting a prize fighter role, while Cecil B. DeMille pioneers motion picture lighting and Hawaii locations. It references Marlene Dietrich, Jack LaRue, Tony Marcello, Sally Rand, Gertrude Michael, and George Raft with brief career glimpses and quirks of fame.
At 7 pm a male quartet will perform special music and a dramatic reading of John Masefield's The Everlasting Mercy. Wednesday Lenten meeting centers on Bible night with an unusual Bible display. Next week parents of church school pupils invited to Parents Night with Mrs. William E Austill speaking on Chris-
Women will hold a business and social meeting on Friday at 8 Parmenter Avenue the home of Mrs Hollis Barlow. The monthly official board meeting will be held on Monday at an unspecified venue.
Hudson High School hockey hosts Clinton High this afternoon at three o'clock in a return game after a two week layoff. The matchup features local rivals and fresh action on the ice.
Marlboro Grange will hold a borough meeting Wednesday evening in Odd Fellows hall. A debate and supper follow with Jo Grange’s lecturer in charge. Acting Mayor Harry C extends greetings. Framingham hospital patient Geers of Stow attends. Marlboro Grange and Allison PB Smith oversee the program and guest speakers.
The weekly L. A. A. O W H L gathering yesterday noon at Mrs. Louka's Walcott street home. Mary Wetr hosted and Mrs. Sheridan won the prize. Whist favors went to Elsie Trench and several other named participants including Mrs. Sheridan and Mrs. Allen.
Miss Eileen Fairbanks sixth birthday celebrated February 22 at 48 Roosevelt Street. Parents and many family friends attended a party hosted by her late friends and other relatives.
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