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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1936
Page
6
News from Concord reports long anticipated plans for a modern theatre in the new block with an accessory shop by My Brothers. Harry Lit-Ye named as architect, promising one of the most up to date and best equipped venues, though details remain uncertain.
A past commercial effort near Steam Springs Colorado successfully tapped internal energy to power all engines of an entire factory. The initiative demonstrated utilizable power beneath the surface in a remote interior location.
A reader from Tooseville, J writes that a doctor prescribed adien Salts and Mrs. Hickey reports losing 17 pounds in six weeks after using Kruschin. The note promotes Kruschin with a suggested daily dose in hot water each morning and urges readers to try it.
An advertisement touts Cyetex as a safe sure treatment for kidney problems and related pains. It promises noticeable vitality within a week and a money back guarantee if not satisfied, urging readers to buy through druggists.
The Debating Club of Concord High School joins the National Forensic Tour to promote debating across the United States. Massachusetts high schools organize for a state wide tournament to be held in March at Williamstown. Concord is invited as guest school for the opening tournament in this district with February 1 set as the start.
A local bridge party held at Highland Street venue featured prizes including neladine deer cite pret pi wards. Winners were Mesteeter Hi Neains Ves, and Thomas Prenmder Gust, with notices of entertainment and free demonstrations.
A brief Sunday note lists morning chores and a diary style view by Wentworth Stewart editor of the Concord. The weather forecast appears and the week’s school schedule is referenced.
The article recalls Bartolomeu Dias reaching the Cape in 1488 and Gos de Gata's voyage a decade later, marking early Portuguese exploration near South Africa. It notes Dutch shipwrecks at Table Bay in 1618 and the start of colonization ideas, with pioneers arriving on Dutch ships on April 7. It also mentions ancient cryptography from Sparta to Roman figures like Julius Caesar and Augustus.
Eighteen varied vaudeville acts are entered for Amateur Night at Veterans' Building on Wednesday evening January 20 1998 sponsored by Company WW 12nd Infantry. A parish meeting at Trinity Church Concord on Friday January 31 invites Emerson enthusiasts to discuss reviving the spirit of Emerson with Rev Daniels Stone and Thurlow guiding the discourse.
In Mik's hall on Thursday Elks whist event saw Reginald Perry top scores with several players named among the winners. Manley Boyce won the door prize, Irene Miller the special prize, and Murrey Reed received a cone solution award for tough breaks. Another party is planned for tomorrow evening at the same venue.
Concord Vermont announces the betrothal of Miss Elsie Mudgett, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Mudgett, to Herbert A Brown formerly of Framingham Massachusetts now associate 4 H club agent in Middlesex County Extension Service Concord. Brown a former World War captain and Massachusetts State College graduate is agricultural agent for Middlesex County. Shower hosted by Women's Extension Homemaking Group at Chamberlain’s Corner Westword.
The El Puente del Diablo aqueduct remains active carrying water to Segovia Spain. It spans ten miles and crosses a valley at a height of 102 feet. Constructed about 1900 years ago from rough hewn granite blocks without lime or cement.
A large crowd attended Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary events with James Powers and Paul Delaney winning first prizes for their acts. Second went to Joseph McGann for singing Danty Boy and Kathleen Drummy took third for dancing. The program featured Maj Bowes alias John Lawton, with Anne O Connell as chair and Katherine Dowling assisting. The Concord 45 tournament reports Elks leading, Knights of Columbus close behind, and Hibernians trailing. The Concord Rotary Club held a luncheon with A Bruce Jr speaking on community progress. Maynard’s Fashion Shop advertises Emeraldette Slip styles at one dollar.
Rev Otto Rafos preached Sunday morning at West Concord Union Church alongside a choir directed by Donaldo MacWilliams. The Norwegian Evangelical Free Church pastor led the service with musical choir accompaniment.
The Concord veterans announce a Thursday January program in National Defense interest. Spanish War Veterans and Company decorate invitees. the Legion Band will provide music. All Concord veterans are invited. HH Whittemore Brown chairs. speaker will be Colonel William Wistole of the Regular Army and National Guard. Army life moving pictures and a catered supper will be served.
James J Mansfield Post AL plans a National Defense Night tomorrow with a 630 PM supper at the Veterans Building. Past Commander Russell Jo Parsons chairs the committee. FH Whittemore Brown serves as vice chair and Middlesex County defense head. Speakers include Colonel William Pistole Adjutant General William Rose and Major Michael J Dee. A film program will close the event.
Rev Dan Huntington Fenn of Chestnut Hill Unitarian Church preached at Middlesex School chapel service on Sunday. The Town Finance Committee held a public hearing on the March 2 town meeting warrant. Rev J Harry Hooper of Hingham preached at First Parish Meeting House in exchange with Rev Edward Perry Daniels. The Minute Man Stamp Club met in West Concord with Mr Wenzelberger of the Metropolitan Stamp Club speaking on U S Covers.
The General Court of Massachusetts Bay pledged £400 for a school in 1686, marking the start of Harvard University. John Harvard, an English nonconformist minister who arrived in 1638, left £750 and his library to the college, helping shape its legacy.
Wallace B. Conant drawn for jury duty in February. C Hayden Whitney hospitalized in Boston for observation. Mrs Albert J Adams of Marlboro resides with daughter in Stow Street, Concord. Helping Hand Society held a silver tea hosted by president Mrs Winfield F Chapin. Women’s Parish Association held an all day sewing meeting in First Parish vestry. Emerson Hospital license work discussed. A benefit party hosted by Mrs Wainthrop on Monument Street. Debutante dinners before Snow Ball at Towne Club Boston hosted by Elizabeth Marion and Miss William Little. A 4 H Club rally at Harvey Wheeler School Auditorium West Concord with full representation. Alfred Lufkin of Concord Municipal Light Plant left for Atlantic City for Topes four Gay Convention. trip awarded by General Electric for 1935 sales. Mr and Mrs Thomas Whitney Surette traveling South for two months with stops in Pomfret Conn New York Philadelphia Washington. Fire calls Thursday for chimney fires at Barrett Mill Road West Concord and on camorage trnpike and bathroom fire at Sunbury Road. water pipes froze. The Enterprise extends best wishes to Hermina A. Findeisen on 200th birthday observed at Lang Street home with flowers cards cake and messages. Her daughters Maud and Minna, teachers in Peter Bucko school, reside with mother.
Court Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Daughters of America held a Beano party in Warner hall on Tuesday evening with prizes from a grab bag and refreshments. Committee chairs included Mrs. Margaret Alexander with assistants Mrs. John Coyne Mrs. Mary Mullaney Mrs. Lawrence Frawley and Miss Elizabeth Connell. The annual birthday party is set for the evening of Feb 11.
Joseph A Macone of Strawberry Hill Road was installed Master of Concord Grange Patrons of Husbandry for his second term on Tuesday in Elkshall. Officers named include Lulu Cushman Overseer Alice O'Brien Lecturer Linady Perry Steward and others with Macone and O'Brien named as delegates to the state convention.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the West Concord Union Church will meet at the church on Thursday evening February 6 at 7:30. President Mrs Dorothy Santora presiding. Guest speaker is Mrs Margaret Webber of Lynn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Petersen of Concord, a settlement worker with the Christian Alliance. The String Band of the Evangelical Free Church will play. All are invited.
Seniors stage The Arrival of Kitty at Concord High School in a benefit for the Voice. Norman Lee Swallout's farce features a masquerade plot with Kitty and her double, delivered by a cast of Commercial Dept students. The show, produced with Walter Baker Co. and directed by Mr and Mrs Lamb, raises nearly fifty dollars with music by the Concord High School orchestra and an active student committee handling publicity, costumes, and ushers.
Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday School at 10 45. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 45. Reading Room hours 2 to 5 p m weekdays. Lesson Sermon on February 2 with topic Love and Golden Text from 1 John 3 18. Bible citations include Matthew 15 30 31. Science and Health quotes emphasize divine Love meeting every need.
Normandys cider drink is likened to champagne for its sparkle and bubbles. The region lacks warm summers for grapes but its gnarled apple trees yield a nectar that can rival sparkling wine when prepared with care.
A Boston consolidated gas company feature promotes hosting skills with a menu of lime pineapple cup, baked halibut with lobster sauce, pecan graham muffins, chicory salad, and Nesselrode pudding. Step by step recipes cover gelatin cups, halibut bake, lobster sauce, muffins, and meringues for a 8 to 12 serving gathering.
Readers are invited to send cookery problems or recipe requests to Miss Fossett. She will respond via this column or by personal letter.
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