Local Enterprise notices from Marlboro and Acton areas
Community brief from Marlboro and Acton listings in the Enterprise outlines local notices and public items. Includes postal information and periodic notices for the week in nearby towns.
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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1933
Page
4
Community brief from Marlboro and Acton listings in the Enterprise outlines local notices and public items. Includes postal information and periodic notices for the week in nearby towns.
A survey outlines rapid Roosevelt era measures across taxation agriculture and industry. The Eco Act aims to trim costs by billions, with farm support and mortgage relief proposed, while a new public works program and anti trust moves seek economic stabilization and growth.
The straw hat sector shows stronger demand with a 50 percent rise in orders and a 40 percent gain over 1931, reported by the Hat Corporation of America president. Zion City lies under receivership, while Manhattan Island’s assessed real estate value nears 5.1 billion dollars, recalling Peter Minuit’s 1626 purchase for goods worth 24.
W R Farrington of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin urges organized distribution powered by alert salesmen and aggressive advertising to move wasting wheat and corn to those in need. He says unused freight space and human labor can be redirected, and credits Edison and Ford as examples, calling readers to wake up.
Senate vote narrows the reduction to 25 percent for World War I and Spanish American War veterans compensation and pensions. Massachusetts senators Wald and Coolidge supported the measure, which reduces about 170 million from veterans appropriations as June ends and the Economy Law starts July 1. Marlboro high school football schedule and baseball letters were approved at a School Board meeting.
The article advises experienced gardeners to thin seedlings rather than pull them all. It explains spacing methods using a stick gauge or tied marks to keep plants at the correct distance, warning against crowding which harms later growth and yields. It notes seed packet directions as the best guide and stresses regular cultivation to nurture large leaf vegetables.
Cultivation ranks as one of the most important factors in achieving a successful crop according to agricultural observers. Expert growers emphasize soil preparation and timely planting as essential practices for high yields.
Federal internal revenue reports show Massachusetts beer taxes totaling about 500000 since beer was legalized on April 7. Revenue from May eight tax items topped 256975 with April receipts around 256975. The state has 9 wholesale dealers and retail beer sellers in the area.
The Downie Brothers Circus announced a Hudson visit featuring Jack Hoxie. Agent Kilgore finalised arrangements for the event and the show aims to be the largest street parade yet. Advertising cars and posters will arrive to promote the day’s thrills.
Marlboro Mr and Mrs Elvin Berry with Mr and Mrs Forest Fuller of Athol were weekend visitors with Miss Opal dlaskins of Witherbee street Miss Mildred Littlefield of Multon was the guest of friends in this city on Saturday The Miss Margaret and Mary Hoffman of Hildreth street passed the weekend with friends in Waterbury Conn
Tax on barrel beer collected in May from 38 015 barrels sold. The item notes revenue collection on beer and wine, listing barrels and period.
A lyrical passage evokes a voyage to the Mediterranean, contrasting ancient Barbary memories with modern Riviera rivals. The narrator imagines springtime warmth, distant oases in the Sahara, and resort hills while describing fragrant mimose and orange blossoms and a panorama of Roman ruins, markets, veiled women, and smiling children.
Maynard falls 5 2 as Lexington High School defeats them on Crowe Park. Wiggins drives in three late runs with a triple and steals three bases while Montgomery limits Maynard to seven hits. Cronin adds three singles as the league leaders surge in the second inning.
The Senior CE Society of the Baptist church wrapped up its season with President Helen Lincoln in charge. Members took an imaginary train trip to Mountain View with segments titled Praise Station and Observation Point. Barbara Tucker led the Food Sale report and plans to restart CE meetings on the third Sunday in September. Announcement of the Northfield Conference Aug 14 to 21 and Rev Perc G Beatty’s faculty role were noted. A nominating committee was appointed including Rev EA Bullock.
Berlin observes Children Night at the Grange meeting to be held Wednesday evening at Town Hall. Miss Violet Guerard is in charge and the refreshment committee includes Lester G. Ross and Mrs. Ross as chairmen with Mary Brady Barbara Dunfield Eva M. Hanley Lester Maynard Arthur Sawyer Maud Sawyer Marion Warwick and Daniel C. Wheeler.
Vv F W Auxiliary held a whist party at the vet's hall. Prize winners were Mrs Barry two dollars Mrs Virginia Gur tin salad dressing Mrs James Mc Carron pillow slips Robert McElroy towels Mrs Rose Brault tablecloth Mrs Hazeldine blanket.
Saugus reports a young queen bee led 7000 followers from a Woods Hole estate and settled in town today. In Tokio the government remained non-committal to Roosevelt’s non aggression plea. In Boston a nearly perfect counterfeit one cent piece is being manufactured. Worcester trustees adopt fire hazard reduction measures at the Worcester State Hospital.
What New York is wearing features simple taste for children’s dresses. Canning is a pantee dress in light blue dimity with French blue dots and white organdie collar and sash. Styles include sleeveless versions for hot weather and other fabrics such as batiste prints tissue gingham checks candy striped percale pique and organdie. Style No 2603 fits sizes 2 4 and 6 years with yardage details for size 4 and sash frilling.
Eleven convicts at Lansing State Penitentiary attempted escape exploiting Kansas legal gaps. Leader Wilbur Underhill, an Oklahoma murderer, chose to plead guilty to murder in Kansas to avoid Oklahoma capital punishment, accepting a life sentence. The group saw no risk beyond their existing sentences.
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