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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1935
Page
2
Local notes report a busy week with school news, a dance by the Tarmos, and a proposed snow removal plan. Gardner and Tarmos basketball games produced 46-23 and 55-29 results, while community groups meet for charity events and public installations.
A postponed Amesbury versus Maynard game will be played at Amesbury on Sunday Feb 3 weather permitting. Maynard faces Lafayette at Haverhill Wednesday in a tough road test while Saturday brings a second clash with the Firestones at Hudson. The Maynard six aim to extend a strong stretch as fans anticipate high drama.
The West Acton Woman's Club hosts a series of Vanishing parties among members. Participants to date include Mrs. Charles Clark, Mrs. O. N. Clark, Mrs. Howard J. Billings, Mrs. E. Bb. Moore, Mrs. Thelma Blood, Mrs. Lottie Cooper, Mrs. L. L. Strong, Mrs. E. N. Montague, Mrs. Orma Laffin, Mrs. L. A. Sebastian, and Mrs. Avis Howe. Last week’s group featured Mrs Webster Blanchard, Mrs. Arthur Blanchard, Miss Virginia Sanderson, and Mrs. Bateman.
Maynard reports the Junior Class, active with over sixty members, held a sleigh party ending at the Sudbury Arms with refreshments and dancing. At a class meeting the decision was made to stage the annual Junior Prom on May 3, with Louie Bechrach as chairman and others appointed to the committee.
Registrars of Voters added eighteen names to the Maynard voting list at a Tuesday meeting held from 7 to 8 30 o'clock at the Town house. Names include Arne Ollila Dorothy Morris Charles Dawn Jr Elma Lehto Marvin Lester Rush Taylor Gertrude and Alice Duggan Edward and Edith France Ada Landsdown Philip Dwinell Catherine Hawyard Nicholas Drozdowski Veronica Kransevich Veronica Trebendis Grace Warila and Philip Johnson. Next registration session will be at the Town house next Wednesday noon to 10 p m, last chance to register before town elections.
Maynard Lodge B P O E organized a whist social at Cooperative Hall on Tuesday evening. A large crowd attended and prizes were awarded to Edward Ledgard for permanent wave and door prize. and to a long list of winners including Mrs. Mary Schnab Robert Sheridan Frank Sheridan Ralph Sheridan John A Moynihan Eden Tobin W Paaki Mrs. Elizabeth Reid Mrs. Mary Rasmussen Thomas Marcel onis Louise Conneau Bella O Don nell Celia R O Toole Catherine Murray Julia EK White Mrs Eva Duckworth Mrs Ida Brooks Rose E Kelley and William J Foley.
The Senior Class will host a private semi-formal party in George Washington auditorium this Friday evening for last year pupils and their friends. Misses Bradley Butterworth and Fields will be matrons, with committee members Robert Duggan Elvi Nyholm Ruth Faton Edward O Connell and Alexander avalchuck. The Mohawk Club bought maroon jackets with an Indian head emblem to be worn next week. Clinton Strand defeated St Casimir s 32 3 in a closely contested game Saturday night.
The Board of Health will show the motion picture Consequences to high school pupils, provided at no cost by the Massachusetts Tuberculosis Society. The board aims to screen How to Prevent TB later, with school authorities' consent for after hours in the auditorium. Mise Smith from the state health department reviewed local diphtheria records and clinics, noting they were well kept.
The Maynard fire department logged 63 alarms from March to December 31 1934 with 21 tax alarms and 42 calls including brush auto chimney fires and accidents. Insurance on affected buildings and contents totaled 132 850 with paid losses of 33 076 55. The largest fire occurred in the Gruber Brothers block and Chief Thomas Priest, who took over last March, notes recommendations for stronger fire protection in the town to be included in the annual town report.
Maynard town notes report a vesper service Sunday at 4 PM featuring music with organist Hazel Hooper and quartet selections by Grace Salloway Frances Ebensen Edward Carlton Jr. and William Wegle. Town meeting directed restoration of wage cuts for all town employees.
Soko's Texaco bowling team defeated the Cardinals to capture three points in the Inter town league at Lynch alleys Monday night. Tourville led with a score of 325 and a single 1383 high. Team results show Soko 241 and Tourville 325.
The Foursome bridge and whist club met at the Kulevich residence on Thursday evening. After the games, refreshments were served. The club plans weekly gatherings at different members' homes.
The VFW Auxiliary weekly whist party at the United Cooperative Building drew many tables. Amy Ryan won the door prize. Whist prizes went to Agnes Driscoll Teresa Sharpe Mrs J OToole Mrs John Tobin Dorothy Costello Joseph Reid Minzie Campbell Mrs C Newman Aphonse Talmadge Mary Tobin Clarabell Warren Mrs John Zainiewski Mary Cutler Rhea King Ethel Nordberg Jennie Dittrich Mrs William Reid Mrs F Gille ney A Brayden. Bingo prizes awarded to Mrs C Newman Mr Johnston Mrs Mary Kelley Michael Walsh Joseph Reed Margaret McCarthy Bella ODonnell. Another party planned for next Friday night.
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Seven year old screen talent David Holt, famed for films, shows equal zeal for arithmetic as for acting. His mother, Mrs Martha Holt, checked on him late at night and found him solving problems in bed. Hollywood’s George Raft appeared in a scene in Rumba wearing white flannels and a blue shirt. Adolphe Menjou is signed to play the fight manager in The Milky Way with Jack Oakie leading and Betty Furness, Gertrude Michael, and Roscoe Karns in the cast.
West stars as a bold heroine facing danger from Kohler in her latest picture. The storyline pits a sharp witted lead against a notorious villain as they navigate intrigue and suspense on set.
Biig Crosby cannot appear on his wife’s set because she says his presence embarrasses her while Dixie Lee works at the same studio as the Mississippi production.
ZaSu Pitts finally lands her man on screen in Ruggles of Red Gap with Charles Laughton co starring in the comedy classic.
Helen Mack is chosen for the leading feminine role in Emall Mirac e tron a play by Norman Krasna now in preparation. Mae West appears in Now I Am A Lady at Paramount wearing a cowgirl outfit with chaps in the film.
At a Middlesex Radio Club meeting in the American Legion rooms Theodore Jones was named president Charles Menninen vice president John Barrett treasurer Frederick Kennedy secretary and Zach Gibbs activities manager The club invites radio enthusiasts from Maynard Acton Concord Lincoln Hudson Marlboro and Harvard to join and participate in weekly code practice at 7 p m each Tuesday and Thursday on a 3700 kilocycle short wave frequency.
Fragments of a Roman theater near Anfloeh show long term deterioration from earthquakes wind and elemental wear after twenty centuries. Researchers note erosion and structural shifts expose the theater’s faded state and fragile remains.
Maynard reports a big ticket sale for a birthday party event at the Birthday auditorium next Wednesday January 30. Organizers note wide town interest and say proceeds will go to a national committee aiding infantile paralysis campaigns.
The state expects to finish its case against Bruno Richard Hauptmann today with airtight wood expert testimony. It will argue the ladder used in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping was built from lumber found in Hauptmanns workshop. The ladder is seen as the final link in Hauptmanns conviction.
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