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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1931
Page
2
Community notes list engagements visits and gatherings in Maynard including Macy and family, the engagement of Dorothea Bamford, a Country Club meeting, and a Molay chapter Parents Night. Boston and university names appear with routine social links among residents.
Fragmentary classified item mentioning a fee 44 Main St and May street, indicates help for nationals or female couples and contact by phone. references IRS and property adjacency terms.
The Yo RB team will play in a bircak at Parker Street Hall featuring players Kil t Bill Wangas Warili Torpos Haart George and Walng Ojalehie against Miehburve YO PS Moe howh Gardner lineup.
An Auto Society feature reports Mizpah Rebekah Lodge hosting a Thursday night meeting at Od1 Fellows Hall with program in charge of Mrs Sadie Cuan Mr Orie Oreeaster Mrs Martha Martina Mrs Elsie Toward and Nellie Damenter A magazine social is planned for Feb 5 led by Lessie McGarry Marion Townsend Grace Tress Ravi Eaton Ide Shaw and Macy Leit head
A Maynard Citizens Committee Relief Fund benefit screening is set for Sunday at the Maynard Theatre with organizers Wrank Punch Lester Cowles and Viekiet McNamara. In local sports Maynard’s bowling team defeated Fitchburg in a Post Office League match led by Hoffman with strong support from E. W. Maynard White Stockwell Maley and Farrell contributing to a 1110 total.
Maynard lodge hosted a Maynard Night at Hudson with a two act sketch by Mary Tiethead Abbie Isner Edith Manchenstein Frank Case Robert Lester William Duckworth Archie McPherson and R Edward Keto. Mrs William Duckworth sang between acts with Edith Landenstein accompanying. Installation set for January 24 with Maynard Assembly Rainbow for Girls in charge at Wesinic hall.
Members of the De Molay chapter from Marlboro, who joined a year ago, transfer from Lt. D Wilson chapter as Marlboro starts a new chapter on Thursday night January 22. Master Councillor Robert E Madsen will install officers and many Maynard residents attend. First officers include Robert H Wilcox Jr as master councillor and Warren Cross as junior councillor.
Maynard Grange will install its new officers at a meeting tomorrow night. Named officers include Annie Ployde master Leon Whitney overseer Adelaide W Sims lecturer Marion Whitney steward A J Bourke assistant steward Mary Lawton chaplain Irvin Howe treasurer Helena Murphy secretary Russell Naylor gate keeper Eva Smith Ceres Mary Powers Pomona Grace Whitney Flora Trene Martin lady assistant steward Grae Rourke pianist
The funeral for John Busharin age 50, of 34 Glendale Street, who died Monday, was held this afternoon. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery. He was a widower.
The article notes the second of four lectures by Dr Olive A. Cooper under the University Extension of the State Department of Education at the high school last Wednesday night. Tonight, Wednesday January 21, the third lecture by Miss Ruth M Faulkner will cover the school child.
Maynard Miss Edith Foster, school nurse, reports December activity overseen by Superintendent Charles H. Walker. Of 187 pupils examined, 162 received in school treatments, 3 excluded for illness, 27 school visits, 36 home visits, 4 accompanied to doctors, 58 to dental clinics. Dental work included 58 treated, 79 extractions, 44 fillings, 31 cleanings. All pupils weighed. nurse also discussed Junior Red Cross at the U S Veterans Hospital.
Catherine Crowley of Maynard was honored at a solemn high mass of requiem at St Bridget’s Church. Rev Walter Roche led the service with deacon Rev Charles Donahue and sub deacon Rev George Brennan, while Fr Tuscher served as master of ceremonies. Attendees included numerous priests and family members. burial followed in the family lot at St Bridget’s Cemetery. Crowley, born in Gleasondale and longtime Maynard resident, was active in the Immaculate Conception Sodality and survived by her brother Edward Crowley and sister Nellie Crowley.
Maynard boy Charles W. Manty Jr. is a regular member of the M A C varsity team this winter. Manty has been active in college athletics and activities, playing varsity hockey since his sophomore year and participating in class football, track, and major dramatic events including the Prom and Commencement Show.
Union Church last Sunday heard Filipino speaker Mr. Roman B. Aquizap describe Philippine aspirations and Christian mission. Willis Stockbridge leads a discussion on Jesus attitude toward the foreigner this Sunday at 6 pm. Lectures on Developing the World Mind continue through January. Church school at 9 45. Pastor to preach on The Transient and the Permanent next Sunday.
Mrs Susan Sheehan, injured in a fall, has been at Emerson hospital and was expected to return home today.
Classified brief from Marlboro stating an organist seeks church employment opportunities. Includes contact through Marlboro Enterprise Office for applicants to respond.
A letter from Frank Punah argues about running for Selectman and facing public scrutiny, claiming he may be a joke as a candidate but pledging to govern fairly and not favor anyone. It references a local Court of Public Opinion convening soon and notes citizens pressuring him to plead guilty to candidacy.
St Casimir church rear parish hall serves as a youth center with regular basketball practices led by Rev John Dzick. The White Eagles captain Frank Ramesh leads a lineup of former school stars in promising junior games. Other athletic activities are expected to follow.
An automobile driven by Charles E. Mace of Hudson skidded at Nason and Summer streets in Maynard. It struck a street department warning pole, then rammed the Eagles building, bending the pole and breaking the framework. merchandise toppled from Grame store shelves. a store customer yelled about powder mills blowing up.
Wilmer G Tenney at 785 Massachusetts Ave promotes Hudson Motor Car Company models from Detroit. He touts the Essex Six and Hudson Eight with all steel bodies and modern plant power, noting prices from 595 and 875 dollars and extensive service and parts support.
Miss Eleanor Flaherty entertained at the home of her parents Dr and Mrs Edward J Flaherty one afternoon during the week. Guests included Barbara Jordan Barbara Wamlin Irene Lemoine Violet Fingard Robert Seder Freddie Keegan Ralph Whitney and Werner Marshall. Barbara Jordan and Robert Seder won favors. A social hour followed with refreshments served by the hostess.
Romano Aquizap a Gordon College graduate spoke on The Philippines as part of a series on developing The World Mind at Union Congregational church Sunday evening. Rev Mathew Vance introduced him. his morning sermon was The Art of Living Together. Dennis Farnell spoke on Jesus Idea of Pleasure to the Young Peoples Society.
We express our appreciation to all who were kind during our recent bereavement for the comforting prayers and spiritual support received.
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