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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1937
Page
1
A column fragment surveys American Indian dependence myths, stage moralizing after New York burlesque crackdowns, beauty pageant vanity, and international debt talk. It lampoons attitudes with mockingly mixed editorial jabs and Runyonian humor.
Maynard fire chief George T Priest received a surprise gift from both fire companies after an emergency call that was a ceremonial moment. Leon Whitney led the presentation of a brand new chief’s uniform and cap, and the chief expressed appreciation before the all out.
Local residents have increased travel abroad amid improving times. Ernest Jounson and family sail for three months in Sweden this Friday. Richard Allan and wife depart for extended England and Scotland trip. On June 6 Finnish group plans bon voyage to Finland including Fred Johnson joining the S S Cancastria orchestra, with several others from Maynard listed.
Memorial ceremonies honored deceased church leaders at Acton Universalist and Congregational churches. The acts remembered Theron Newton, Charles Miles, Walter Tuttle, Evie Willis, and past pastors John Swift Moses Adams James Woodbury and Franklin Wood with a 3:30 Remembrance at Woodlawn Cemetery and community Sunday School participation.
Funeral services for the late Joseph William Livermore were held at the Acton Evangelical Congregational Church on Thursday afternoon May 27 conducted by Rev. Glenn W. Douglass with instrumental music by Mrs. Hope C. Holland. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Livermore, a native of Acton, died in Westboro in his seventy second year and was a member of the Acton Men's Club known for his Christian spirit.
Mrs. Arthur J. Coughlan of 44 KS Street announces an engagement. The notice states a forthcoming wedding between the engaged couple and names the families and nearby communities. The announcement appears in the social notes column.
The Charlotte Sommerville School of Dancing presented its annual recital at Parker street hall with strong attendance. Hal Wheeler's orchestra provided music for the recital and the following dance. Participants included Shyrtee Paine Nanny Helle Sealey Carbal Lee Downey Mary Sullivan and many others.
At the VFW Memorial Day Dinner in Masonic Hall Maynard Post commander Ernest Johnson and his wife plan a three month Sweden visit. Mary Flannery of the VFW Auxiliary presented the wristwatch, a gift from the post and auxiliary. Speakers included Selectman Marsden and Patrick McGrath.
Major Coulter has spoken at district American Legion meetings in Littleton Lowell and Natick and at memorial exercises in Temple New Hampshire. He aided in monument and graves decoration after the service. General Miller, War of 1812 hero, led the United States Lth Infantry and provided the regiment’s motto. Coulter is a former 5th Infantryman.
The Acton High School senior class schedules a banquet on Wednesday evening June 16 followed by class day exercises for the public not invited. The Senior Prom is set for Friday evening June 18 with preparations underway. The yearbook The Torch is at the printers and due in the second week of June.
Antoinette Emond and Francis Ledgard wed at St. Patrick Church Lowell at 4 pm. Attendants were Phyllis Emond and Harold Ledgard. Guests came from Maynard Lowell Detroit Pascoag Rhode Island Boston Malden Harrisville. After a Canada trip they will live at 958 Bridge Street Lowell.
Maynard Jaakkola 66 of Maynard died Monday at Hill Top Rest Home Sudbury after long illness. Born in Finland he lived 27 years in Maynard and worked in the card room at the Attabec Mill. Survived by daughters Ellen of New York City Vallanon of Maynard and son Ahti of Maynard. Funeral conducted at his home this afternoon at two with interment in Glenwood Cemetery. Flowers reflected neighbor and friend esteem.
Maynard-Bronislaw Korgi of Burnside Street is in Emerson Hospital with injuries from a car crash on Parker Street near the Sunbury line around midnight. The vehicle struck a telephone pole and nearly wrecked. Dr Edward Flaherty has him under observation.
Over 100 relatives and friends attended a surprise miscellaneous shower for Miss Lucy Savello at the Italian Social Club on a Thursday night. Guests enjoyed a mock marriage, dancing games, and refreshments, with attendees from Maynard and nearby areas.
Maynard high track team defeated Winchester 50 to 26 at Manchester Field in Winchester. D'Agata led with four firsts and anchored the relay, while Pekkala won the mile and Maynard dominated the sprints and jumps. The squad eyes a showdown with Emerson rivals and prepares for the State Relay Carnival in Fitchburg.
Acton Grange held past masters night with a memorial service for deceased members. Norman Livermore chaired until Inez Peterson temporarily led due to a death in the family. Visitors from Hollis Boxboro Maynard Chelmsford Pepperell Westford Lowell Otis attended. next meeting June 8 features Pomona Night with Middlesex Central and Worcester Pomona Granges and a thirty minute program.
A nude, legless infant reportedly about a month old was found in the River near Crow Island while two men, Nelson of Maynard and Albert of Stow, were canoeing. Dr. Armstrong said the body showed disembowelment and no sex could be determined, hinting at possible murder. State police and officials prepared for further examination as the body lay in decomposed state.
The Maynard High School class of 1936 plans a dinner dance on June 16 at the Stow Country Club. Committee members include Margaret Castelline Eleanor Flaherty Irene Dudzinski Barbara Jordan Elfrieda Dittrick Helen Wotkiewicz Peter Gilleney Fred Keeran Ralph Whitney Norman Crotty Louis Bachrach and Richard Elson. The event will feature sports swimming an afternoon program and an evening banquet and dance.
The Sudbury Men's Club met at the Davis Turkey Farm inn for its annual meeting and elected Richard Burkes as president Henry L Gleason as vice president Kenneth H Elser as secretary Paul Whitney Rhoades as treasurer and Victor L Fillebrown W Ethan Davison and Clifford Wright as executive committee members for the coming year.
Governor Charles F. Hurley submitted the name of James M. Hurley, former Marlboro mayor, to the Governor's Council for appointment as Judge of the Marlboro District Court.
State detectives continued an inquiry into an infant found in the river near Stow. Autopsy by Dr Armstrong indicated possible life, with organs missing due to decomposition. indicators did not confirm violence. Body later buried at a local cemetery.
Firefighters battled two brush fires yesterday afternoon in Hudson. The first blaze at 2:50 p.m. behind the Bombard residence on 15th Street covered three acres but caused no damage. A second fire at 3:40 p.m. behind 141 Broad Street caused no damage. Earlier, crews rescued a person stranded atop a telephone pole at the corner of Apsley and streets.
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