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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1932
Page
7
George Elmer Haynes of Sudbury Massachusetts declares that his wife Alice Gertrude Haynes has left his home and will not be responsible for any bills contracted by her from the stated date. The notice is dated June 8 and appears as a formal separation statement.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of John H Marrs late of Concord to appear June 20 1932 in Cambridge to show cause why letters testamentary should not be issued to Thomas F Parker as executor without bond. Publication planned weekly for three weeks in the Concord Enterprise with notice to known heirs fourteen days before the hearing. Witness John C Leggat first judge. Register Loring P Jordan. June 1, 1932.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex county probate court citation in Cambridge cites Leopold Auguste Savard of Concord to appear June 24 1932 at 10 AM to show cause why his petition to change his name to Auguste Cofonguay should not be granted. Public notice must be published weekly for three weeks. Witness John C Leggatt Exs and thirty two.
The estate of William J. Benere late of Acton in Middlesex County seeks letters testamentary to Flora A Benere executrix without bond. A probate court in Cambridge will hear June 17 1932 at 10 a.m. why letters should not be issued. Publication and mailing of this citation precede the hearing.
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock in Creighton's Block. Applications for licenses or permits should be presented at that time to the secretary of the Board.
Springfield announces Rev. Dr. T. A. Kantonen of Maynard Massachusetts elected acting professor of systematic theology at Hamma Divinity School Wittenberg College He will join in September succeeding Rev. Dr. L. S. Keyser after 21 years Kantonen aged 32 will be the youngest faculty member with a PhD and a strong record from Suomi Seminary Hancock Michigan and Boston University among other institutions.
Emma J. Smith named executrix of the will of Martenia Winslow Jate of Maynard in Middlesex County died testate She has posted bond under law demands against the estate must be presented and debts paid to 26 Upland Avenue Dorchester Mass May 31 1982 Emma J. Smith Executrix notices dated June 1 8 15
The estate of Ruth Gates Bowser of Concord in Middlesex County is in probate. Robert Bowser of Cambridge will appear June 10 1932 at 10 AM to show cause why the petition should not be rectified and public notice given by posting, mailing, or delivering a copy of the citation to all known interested persons at least seven days prior. Witness John Leggat Esq Loring Jordan Register May 13 1932.
Funeral service for John J. Thompson former selectman was held at his son George Thompson's home in Greatroad. Delegations from Maynard Lodge B P E, Summerhill Lodge A O U W, Maynard Rod and Gun Club and town officials attended. Rev Mathew Vance led the service with hymns by Ralph Jones and Harlaw Cook. Floral tributes reflected friends' esteem. Burial was in Glenwood cemetery.
H W Newell Frigidaire vice president states the firm solved major zero temperature refrigeration problems before marketing. The two cylinder compressor provides constant zero temperature, low vibration, and rugged reliability, ensuring ice cream cabinet cooling and abundant ice cubes even in heat.
City Hall in Marlboro is being decorated with red white and blue bunting for the George Washington Carvacade arrival on Thursday night. The White Sign Company handles the preparation work.
Public auction on June 27 1932 at 5 15 PM for a Concord land parcel on Everett Street described by Metes and bounds containing about 17662 square feet. Sale subject to unpaid taxes and liens with $500 to be paid at sale. Edward B Caiger attorney listed. bank treasurer Benjamin Moody signs.
The Rhode Island Legislature orders annual state statements of expenditures debt and taxes to be audited by the State Finance Commissioner. Governors in Massachusetts Connecticut New Hampshire and North Carolina push aid programs and state backing to cities and towns to ease unemployment relief and curb property tax burdens.
Concessionaires report a shift toward shorter regional travel and near home entertainment as Eastern States Exposition in New England adapts with revamped amusements. Parks, circuses, and dances report strong openings while management emphasizes varied, high quality offerings to meet evolving crowd demand.
Next Sunday Children’s day will be observed at the Methodist church in Maynard. The church school will graduate with diplomas and Bibles and flowers given to the children. Miss Emma Greenhalge directs the primary program and Rev John Rex Shepler will preach a sermon at 10 30 in the morning.
Miss Warrier Bartlett has left South Sudbury to sail from New York aboard the Leviathan with her brother James L. Bartlett to meet a California niece in Paris. They will join Miss Elizabeth Bartlett of Boston who has studied art since October and will return in September to resume her Boston school board duties.
Martin Gravesen longtime Concord resident dies at home on Thoreau Street at age 89. Born in Denmark on September 12 1856 he emigrated with Kirsten Nielsen in 1882 and settled here. He worked as a gardener on the Munroe estate for 22 years and served as Trinity Church sexton for 15 years. He is survived by his wife four daughters and four grandchildren. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last April with family and friends. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery after a service at Trinity Church.
The Girl Scout event at the First Carisit Meeting House drew generous patronage on Saturday. Balloons pony rides grabs and candy delighted the youth while elders enjoyed the activities and homemade foods prepared for sale.
Concord High and Lexington High opened 2-2 after four innings before Lexington erupted for six runs in the fifth, followed by two more in the sixth. Lexington finished with ten runs on eight hits while Concord scored three on seven. notable contributors included McGrath and In gram for Concord and Gibbons and Meein for Lexington.
In a tense game marked by creative batting and multiple errors, Lexington defeats Concord with a flurry of base on balls and standout plays by Megin Gibbona and Krisman. Tompkins and Flanagan split pitching duties amid late substitutions, while Healey and Moloy contribute on defense.
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