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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1934

Page

8

George To Defend Crown at Garden

Bull Martin rejects act as sparring partner for George as promoter Paul Bowser stages a Boston Garden tournament. George plans west trip and trains at Kley's gym with three trainers to prepare for Ernie Dusek style challenger. Semi final features Karl McCready vs Joe Makcewicz with other bouts including Washburn Holmberg Rumberg Ledoux Strongbow Allaire Kruskamp Turner.

Ed Donge Bull Martin George Erniek Paul Bowser Boston Garden Martin Bull Bowser Kley Petre Dusek Ernie Dusek Karl McCready Joe Makcewicz McCready Jack Washburn Oscar Holmberg Hal Rumberg Gene Ledoux Chief Strongbow Louis Allaire Hardy Kruskamp Cowboy Turner

Maynard Cooperative Club Whist Night At United Coop

The Maynard Cooperative Club held a well attended whist party Monday night at the United Coop building. The door prize was won by Howard Edwardson and whist prizes went to a long list of names including Mrs. A N Rivers Mrs. Smith Allan Stow Helen Edwardson Gertrude Tucker C Warren Eileen Mahoney William Kangas Tom Marceloni Mrs. B Watt Helen Klemola Elma Simila James Ryan Doris Violet Pat Fon-selle Martha Jantti Dorothy Costello Mrs T E Costello L Rodway Eleanor Costello. A second party is planned for next Monday night.

Maynard Cooperative Club United Coop Howard Edwardson A. N. Rivers Smith Allan Stow Helen Edwardson Gertrude Tucker C. Warren Eileen Mahoney William Kangas Tom Marceloni B. Watt Helen Klemola Elma Simila James Ryan Doris Violet Pat Fonselle Martha Jantti Dorothy Costello T. E. Costello L. Rodway Eleanor Costello

Dowd Confined by Grippe. Beery Loses Car in Boston Trip

Charles O Dowd of Hillside is confined at home with the grippe. William Beery of Concord road had his car stolen while attending a hockey game in Boston last Friday night. The vehicle was found Sunday evening in Medford with all items removed except the tires.

Charles O Dowd Hillside Archue Ds Grippe William Beery Concord Road Boston Medford

Brockton Shoe Executive Opposes One Hour Week

Harold Keith of Brockton president of the George E K Keith Shoe Mfg Co warns a one hour work week would raise shoe costs by one dollar per pair and trigger wage hikes of 20 percent. He says such a change would ruin the shoe industry locally and nationally and plans protest with J Frank McKelwain before Washington.

Harold, Keith Brockton George Ek, Keith Shoe Mtg. Company Keith National Manufacturers’ Association Washington J. Frank MckElwain

Maynard Wins in Game Here

Hudson-Maynard hockey club defeated Firestone 5 to 2 at the Apsley street rink in front of about 200 fans. Maynard scored three goals in the second period and added another in the third, remaining undefeated this season. Firestone opened scoring late in the first period with Ollila on a pass from Allo.

Hudson—Maynard Firestone Apsley Street Maynard Royal Outfit A. Olliia Allo. Bonin Firestones Bonin Maynard Firestone &. Ollila Shinowski Benway J. Roushleau Alo Carbury Columbo L. Ollila Smith Laliberte Sulkalay Aho Jokisaari Retecee Higgins

CWA Workers Assigned for Snow Removal Feb 28

Local CWA officials received a dispatch assigning available workers to snow removal for one day February 28. Heads of town departments with CWA projects were notified to deploy the men in their employ for snow removal today.

CWA

Aces Wallop Heathens to Sweep Intertown Bowling

Maynard led the Aces to a 4-0 victory over the Heathens at Lynch alleys in last nights Intertown Bowling league match. Maynard powered the team with strong frames as the Aces claimed all four points.

Maynard Aces Lynch

West Concord youths attend Middlesex Union meeting

A group from West Concord Union Church joined the Middlesex Local Union of Christian Endeavor at the Acton Congregational Church on Washington's Birthday. West Concord Girl Scouts held a candy and food sale at Adams and Bridges store, their first in three years, led by Mrs. Frank Leighton.

West Concord Union Church Middlesex Union of Christian Endeavor Societies Congregational Church South Acton Washington Fred R. Jones Board of Trade Alden Wheeler Nine Acre Corner Miami Fla West Concord Adams and Bridges Store Frank Leighton Lavinia Willis Mary Chase Mary Murray Lauren Krugman William Delaney Concord High School West School

Court Our Lady Help of Christians party postponed

The annual birthday party sponsored by Court Our Lady Help of Christians C D A is postponed from Tuesday evening February 20 to Wednesday evening February 28. Miss Madeline Ryan is chairing the program.

Court Our Lady Help of Christians C.D. of A Madeline Ryan

West Concord Girl Scouts Meet at Loring N Fowler Library

West Concord Girl Scouts held a 7 pm meeting in the library basement Friday February 23 with eighteen members. Thelma Parker attended as guest of Mrs. Kingman the weekend captain. A post sale party followed at Adams and Bridges store.

West Concord Girl Scouts West Concord Girl Scouts Loring N. Fowler Thelma Parker

Lenten Services Continue at First Baptist West Acton

The First Baptist Church West Acton reports Friday Lenten services with nightly speakers. Last Friday Rev M Johnson and his String Band performed from Concord Norwegian Church. On March 2 Rev Paul V Hyden of Littleton speaks. March 9 Rev Geo L Thurlow of Concord continues meditations on Jesus. Sunday evenings include stereopticon views of Mexico.

Arthur Jeffries H.S. Johnson 0. M. Johnson Concord Norwegian Congregational Church Paul V. Hyden Littleton Geo. L. Thurlow Concord Christ Jesus Mexico

Bedford Town Election Five Contests

Bedford voters face five contests on election day next Monday. Selectman for three years features Stillman Whittaker challenging Benjamin B. Converse and Ernest A Brown competing for tax collector for one year against James Bagley. Albert Bieren runs for road commissioner for three years against Frank Cloutier. Edward F. Qua seeks cemetery committee for three years against Abbott R. Webber. Charles O. Hunnewell Jr. files for constable for one year.

Selectman Stillman Whittaker Benjamin Bb. Converse Ernest A Brown James Bagley Albert Bieren Frank Cloutier Edward F. Qua Cemetery Committee Abbott R. Webber Charles O.hunnewell, Jr Constabble

Died In Her 93rd Year Ellen Cullinane of South Acton

Mrs Ellen Cullinane of Martin Street South Acton died at home in her 93rd year. Born in Ireland she came to Acton as a young woman and was highly respected. Survived by three daughters Ellen McNulty Ann Cullinane Margaret Cullinane and son Daniel.

South Acton Ellen Cullinane Martin Street Cullinane Ireland Acton Ellen McNulty North Billerica Ann Margaret Cullinane Daniel

Maynard Dark Horses Derby Easy Win Over Blue Eagles

Maynard Dark Horses defeated the Blue Eagles by a large margin in an Interdown League bowling match played at Lynch alleys last night.

Maynard Dark Horses Blue Eagles Lynch Alleys Boeske Lynch

Local Hudson Events Mix Pageant Plans and Community News

Hudson residents hear of a final Lenten Sunday pageant at St Lukes Episcopal while illness and hospital visits touch many families. A whist party and first aid classes resume as organizations host gatherings and lectures in town venues this week.

St. Lukes Episcopal Church Hudson Red Cross Chapter Stow Town Hall John KE Spinney Myron Keele

Military Whist Party Draws exchange hall crowd

A well attended military whist evening at Exchange Hall South Acton featured door prizes to Mrs Donald Littlefield and Mrs William Driscoll. Prizes went to several players including Mrs Robert White Irene White Irene Sheehan Mary Ward and the Newells. An Emerson Trio from Boston entertained after the games with Miss Dorothy Roche in charge of the program.

Cullinane Boston Globe Arthur Jefferies Oscar Fosberg Arlington Bettie William Lawrence Exchange Hall South Acton Donald Littlefield Maynard William Driscoll Robert White Irene White Irene Sheehan Mary Ward Phillip Newell Graham Murray Michael Foley Emerson Trio Boston Dorothy Roche Hazel Beach Mary Laffin Henry Tolman Miss Beach West Acton

Frank A Brooks to Address W Concord Men

The Community Men group announces the next meeting on Sunday evening March 11 at 7 30. President Judge has secured Hon Frank A Brooks former chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Parole as speaker.

Frank A Brooks Massachusetts Board of Parole

Bedford Benefit Night Supports St Michael's Building Fund

A whist and bridge event last Wednesday at Town Hall raised funds for St. Michael's building project. Bridge winners included Mrs. Sally Converse and Edwin Champney, with many attendees unable to come due to bad weather. The affair was organized by Mrs. Frank Cloutier and Mrs Corinne Poleo.

William Beery Irene Grenier Sarah ‘Myers James Connors John Rivet J. Connors Frank Cloutier John McGrath Catherine Cullinan William Myers Edith Brock Mary Connors BE. Riessle Corinne Poleo

Town announces classes and events at local venues

The town will hold Tuesday evening classes at the Legion Home and awaits a reply from Harriman Gra school plot summary firm after a recent appraisal. St Luke's Men's Club plans a St Patrick's clam chowder supper. Hudson Grange schedules a brief meeting next Monday before the town meeting at the armory.

Harriman Gra St. Luke's Episcopal Church St. Patrick's Hudson Grange

Delegation from Hudson Grange Attends Borough Pomona Meeting

A delegation from Hudson Grange attended a Borough Pomona meeting today in the borough to discuss local agricultural and fraternal affairs.

Hudson Grange Pomona Boro

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