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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

4

Marlboro Enterprise Notice Summary

A fragmented notice from Marlboro Massachusetts references the Marlboro Enterprise publication and postal classifications dated around 1879 1903 and mentions Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford areas. The legible fragment indicates a newspaper notice or post office filing with reference to second class matter status and postal timing.

Liberty Street Marlboro Mass Postoffice Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford

Massachusetts plans for roads and mines to spur prosperity

The article discusses rural road expansion, farm access, and a push for local road committees to prioritize main highways. It notes state efforts on geological and land surveys, unemployment relief through public works, and a police report on headlight and traffic violations. It cites 1950 figures on inspections, arrests, and fines, with comparisons to 1929 and 1930 data.

Massachusetts Survey Reports Resource Decline Amid Depression

The article notes widespread industrial downturn linked to poor management of land and resources. It cites the Massachuset's forestry and geology survey findings on abandoned acres and declining industries, urging better knowledge of quality and quantity of natural resources.

Conference On Land Survey Massachuset Naturegie BiVen Ple Massachusetts Geological Survey

Call for World Pact to End Leper Term Recast

Medical leaders in the Philippines urge a global agreement to replace the term leper with a less stigmatizing phrase Cane of leprosy proposed as a substitute. They argue name changes shift attitudes from horror to hope aiding eradication efforts. Boston Globe cites historical shifts from lunatic to insane to mental case.

Philippine Islands

Auto campaign targets motorists over defective exts and plates

The headlight campaign by the Governor's Committee on street and highway safety led to actions against more than 12,000 motorists in six months, with figures submitted alongside the annual report.

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Concord Man on All American Skeet Team

William J. Bulger of Concord is named to the All American skeet shooting team after a nationwide contest. Skeet Shooting News lauds his consistent scores and composure under pressure, noting two teammates from Massachusetts and competitors from New Jersey New York Louisiana Texas California.

William J. Bulger Concord Ts Bulger Massachusetts Frank Quincey Gun Club Sulger New Jersey New York Louisiana Texas Calfornia Eftnild Hetfinage Sv

Sharkey And Hickey May Be Matched Here

A proposed boxing match pits Sharkey of Hudson against Hickey from Hudson with potential bouts against Vier Laoth or Eddie Sullivan after a letter from Hudson supporters. Bowling-fan group the Bowlaway Boys urge a Hickey challenge, claiming Young Hickey has a similar record to Sharkey and questions over Sharkey's insistence on facing top opponents.

Sharkey Hickey Mariborian Hudson Vier Laoth Eddie Kid) Sullivan Walpole Hickes Mr. Sharkey Bowlaway Boys Fro Hudson Mons Sharkey Lotti Sullivan

Marlboro Merchants Laud Weeklies for Sales Campaign

Marlboro merchants praise the Community Day Sales conducted through the Weekly Enterprises and Marlboro daily papers. They credit the five weekly papers Maynard Concord Bedford Sudbury Acton with expanding reach to over 4000 copies weekly, boosting trade across Marlboro and surrounding towns.

Marlboro Maynard Concord Bedford Sudbury Acton Chamber of Commerce Ine Catttle Perdiags of

Social Evening and Local Visits In Sudbury Area

Aly Sudbury with DPS Charle Jb hosted dinner and bridge at Penlan with a small party of friends including Mrs K P Buckley Miss Helen Shullman and visiting dignitaries from Scituate Brookline and Waltham. Mr and Mrs B W MacDaniel of New York and Westport stayed as guests of Miss Gertrude M Halloran amid New York financial and construction ties. Harry Cutter recovering at home and Miss Beatrice Bowry of Boston spent the weekend with locals as she plans to reside in a house being built for her by Arthur White in a week or two.

New York Harry Cutter Beatrice Bowry Boston Norman Bowry Miss Bowry Arthur White

Ladies Auxiliary Bridge Party To Support Legion Affairs

The Auxiliary of the Sudbery Post American Legion hosted a bridge party Friday evening to raise funds for the organization. Mrs Forrest D Bradshaw graciously lent her home for the event. Ten tables competed in the card game.

Auxiliary Sudbery American Legion Forrest D. Bradshaw

Maynard Magdalene Chapter Holds Installation Ceremony

C E S Chapter Magdalene hosts installation at Masonic Hall with grand conductress Margaret Sandhaze and attendants from Marlboro Concord Hudson Belmont and others. Presentations include past matron and past patron jewels to Bertha Carmichael and Richard Allen. Officers Nellie Parmenter Dorothy Alving Eva Frye Lessie McGarry Rachel Barlow lead the event with supper and collation.

Bertha Carmichael Richard Allen Marlboro Concord Hudson Belmont Newtonville Natick Magdalene Chapter Nellie Parmenter Worthymatron Dorothy Alving Albert Tallant Eva Frye Lessie McGarry Rachel Barlow Leitha Hooper Martha Hartin Bertha Carmichael Marshal Maude Gutteridge Ellen Jones Adah Emily Lent Ruth Bella Gruber Esther Phyllis Priest Martha Helen MacPherson Heleda Celia Gruber Harry Burnham Sentinel

Banquet for Concord High Athletes Honors teams and coaches

About fifty Concord High School athletes who won letters will be guests at a Veterans Building banquet on Thursday evening January 29. Speakers include Jimmy Knox Harvard 1898 Clarence Houston Tufts physical education head and coaches Foster and Raymond with Warren Goddard chairing. Letters will be presented by Principal Goodwin and Loughlin will serve as toastmaster. Tickets are obtainable from the committee members.

Concord High School Veterans Building Jimmy” Knox Harvard Clarence P. Houston Concord Martin F Goodwin Edward F. Loughlin Concord High Harold Tompkins Richard W McCabe John Bruce Karl Spooner Edward F Loughlin Charles S Robinson Fred Edwardson Terence McHugh Frank Price Burleigh L. Pratt William H Dee Thomas du Berger Lowell P George

Collation of Sandwiches Cake and Coffee Served

A fine time was enjoyed with a collation featuring sandwiches cake and coffee. The event offered light refreshments and a sociable gathering atmosphere for attendees.

Sudbury Real Estate Agents Found Guilty In Land Fraud Case

Sudbury real estate agent Sudbury M Foss and Acton resident Alexander Dymsza were convicted in Middlesex Criminal Court Cambridge of conspiracy to obtain money by false pretences. They were fined 500 dollars each and Mrs Malvina Dymsza received one year probation. The case involved forged signatures on a deed trading a South Boston home for an Acton farm later found to be dilapidated with swampy land and no timber. Peabody, a longtime Sudbury resident who sells peanuts at Braves Field, was blind and unaware of the alleged deception until after foreclosure.

Sudbury Fred M. Foss South Sudbury Alexander Dymsza Acton John M. Gibs Middlesex Criminal Court Cambridge Malvina Dymsza Eugene L. Peabody Peabodys Boston Peabody’s Peabody Peabody's Braves Field

Maynard Girls Rally Past Littleton in Narrow Win

Maynard Maynard H S girls beat Littleton High School 27 to 19 at Littleton last night. Principal James King coached using his first and second teams with Catherine Coughlan scoring 14 points. Maynard lineup includes Marsden, Kitowicz, Coughlan, Nyholm, Koskella, Lawson, Jokela, Gruber, Sablett, Sienkiewicz, Glebus. Littleton starters noted.

Maynard Maynard H. S Littleton H. S. Birls Littleton James King Catherine Coughlan Dorothy Marsden Alice Kitowicz Sylvia Nyholm V'elet Koskella Eleanor Lawson Elma Jokela Helen Sczerzen Jeanette Gruber Mary Sawyer Arne

Ladies' Union to Meet at West Concord Church

The Ladies Union of the West Concord Union Church will hold its next meeting on Tuesday January 27 in the church parlors. Mrs Irving S Duren will preside and Mrs Robert W Carter is chair man of the hostesses.

Ladies’ Union of the West Concord Union Church Irving S. Duren Robert W. Carter

Ireland shown by Knights of Columbus in Monument Hall

Under Concord Council auspices the motion picture Ireland was presented Monday evening to a large audience at Monument Hall and was well received. Annie L. Gately, who died yesterday in Wood Square, had funeral mass at St Michael's Church this morning, with burial in the parish cemetery and funeral arrangements handled by M. K. Mane.

Concord Council Knights of Columbus Ireland Monument Hall Annie L. Gately H Hudson Annie L. Gately Wood Square L. D. Chadbourne St. Michael’s Church Bur al

Mrs Judkins Injured After Fall on Ice

Mrs Harold I Judkins suffered a broken bone in her ankle when she slipped on ice Sunday. She was treated locally and expected to recover.

Harold I. Judkins

Our Greatest Battle at Union Church in West Concord

Union Church West Concord Mass schedules a Jan 26 morning service with sermon Our Greatest Battle and an evening talk Prodigals of Today led by Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone. Guests from Maynard and Stow join the Christian Endeavor groups for a special 6:30 service.

West Concord Mass Alfred Wheeler Stone Society of Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavors Societies of Maynard and Stow Allison Smith Stow Ladies Union Robert W. Carter

Women's Parish Association Meets in Concord Vestry

The First Parish Women’s Parish Association gathered in the vestry for an afternoon meeting. Rev. John Denman of Bedford spoke on a scholarly topic and Miss Molly Harlow reported on the Young People’s Religious Unit. Refreshments followed under Mrs Cyrua Hosier’s direction.

Women's Parish Association First Parish John Denman First Bedford Molly Harlow Young Peoples Cyrua Hosier

Willow Rebekah Lodge Holds Monday Roll Call Supper

Willow Rebekah Lodge members gathered for a roll call supper at Odd Fellows Hall West Concord. Noble Grand Mrs Cora MacLeod presided with Vice Grand Mrs Gertrude Meder assisting. Mrs Alice Montague read the roll as S Thompson provided entertainment and the lodge staged the ply Fixing It Up With The Boss under Miss Esther Leighton. Community singing followed led by Jacob Meder.

Willow Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Esther Leighton Jacob Meder

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