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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1934

Page

3

Seasonal Market Guide Promotes Fresh Spring to Summer Produce

The article highlights APRICOTS CHERRIES PEACHES MELONS and GRAPES in season through July. It notes abundant TOMATOES from Mississippi and Texas and plentiful greens vegetables with meats cheaper overall. A sample menu includes tomato juice cocktail cheese crackers liver and onions potatoes in cream beets greens hot rolls butter and cup cakes.

Valencia Florida Mississippi Texas

Concord church notices and local school sports wrap

The Concord news lists First Church of Christ Scientist services and Lesson-Sermon topics for June 17, with scripture excerpts cited. It also covers Concord High’s Middlesex League title clinching win over Lexington High, noting Cunningham’s four hits, plus local graduations, honors, engagements, housing moves, D A R outing, Red Cross swimming classes, and volunteer instructor calls.

Concors High Middlesex County

Concord High selects Robert McGrath as track captain

Concord High School elected junior Robert McGrath as next year's track captain after a season without a leader. McGrath specializes in the 440 yard dash and will share captaincy with a group including James Byron Minotti DiCicco Robert Dickey Fred Flannery Stephen Flannery Humphrey Hosmer Frank Lawton Noble Loomer Roger Robinson and Leonard Rooney.

Concord High School Robert McGrath McGrath James Byron Minotti DiCicco Robert Dickey Fred Flannery Stephen Flannery Humphrey Hosmer

Farewell Party for Massachusetts Reformatory Officer

A farewell gathering honored Philip F. Mulvey from the Massachusetts reformatory. The event occurred at the Acton Woman's Club clubhouse with board and staff presenting a wristwatch. Attendees included legislators Edward Kelley and Joseph Leyden, health commissioner James McGrail, and others as Mulvey, a World War II veteran, prepared for a seven week leave before sailing to Ireland.

Philip F. Mulvey Massachusetts Reformatory Reformatory Acton Woman's Club Edward Kelley Joseph Leyden Anthony Doyle Massachusetts Worcester County James McGrail Worcester Mr. Mulvey Francis E Burke Lexington Charles Salmon 101St Ambulance Regiment Daniel Brennan The

Internationally minded defense beyond armaments

A brief urging universal goodwill and openness in business and politics as essential for national defense. It argues against ethnic discrimination in hiring and commerce and cites the Concord Co-operative Bank inviting all comers with a May Series offering deposits from one to forty dollars monthly at four percent interest.

Concord Co-operative Bank

Beomshare of the Concord Garden

Beomshare of the Concord Garden fed the doth. The fragmentary line hints at a historic garden figure and a feeding action, but the readable text is sparse and lacks clear context for a fuller summary.

Concord Garden

Helping Hand Society Dollar Earning Party

Twenty members of the Helping Hand Society of West Concord Union Church hosted a dollar earning event this week. Mrs George Fenton led the social hour with assistance from Mrs Charles Engebretson Mrs George Hefty and Mrs John Ingham. Refreshments were served and Esther Hean's children Barbara and Exldie sang. The society plans its annual picnic on July 3 at Mrs Ingham's home.

Helping Hand Society West Concord Union Church George Fenton Charles Engebretsen George Hefty John Ingham Esther Hean Barbara Exldie Ygham

Fenn School Pupils Stage Piano Recital

The second event of the annual commencement program at Fenn School featured a piano recital in the headmaster's house on Wednesday afternoon. Pupils performed under the direction of Miss Lila M Holmes of Brookline.

Fenn School Lila M. ‘Holmes Brookline

Greenhouse property sold at Nine Acre Corner

Fred T. Boyd reports Middlesex Institution for Savings sold the property at Nine Acre Corner in Bedford to Russell Rigen hauer of Bedford. The sale includes an eight room frame house a barn and three large greenhouses as part of the Middlesex institution for savings transaction.

Fred T. Boyd Middlesex Institution Russell Rigenhauer Bedford Sir i

Boston University Commencement Brief Note

A brief notice notes the commencement for the Bachelor of Science in Practical Arts and Letters at Boston University on Monday morning. The reference highlights the ceremony setting and academic degree context for graduates.

Boston University

Westell Gordon Sings at West Concord Church

Westell Gordon of New York, a radio singer, performed for a large West Concord Union Church congregation on Sunday. He will join Major Bowes Capitol Theatre Family and broadcast weekly on NBC Red Network from 11:30 to 12:30 each Sunday. Miss Nina Ruble played the organ as Rev. Alfred W. Stone preached on The Strenuous Life.

West Concord Union Church Westell Gordon New York

Garden Party and Concert at West Concord Church

The Ladies' Union of the West Concord Union church will hold its Annual Spring Garden Party on Friday afternoon and evening on the church lawn. Many useful articles will be on sale and supper will be served at six. Afterward the Concord Legion Band will give a concert through 10 o'clock.

Ladies’ Union of the West Concord Union Church Concord Legion Band

P. T. A Meeting and Year-End Party

This evening June 13 the West Concord P T A holds a brief meeting at 7 30 PM to close leftover year matters. An annual party for 8th grade pupils moving to high school follows with Joe Schnab’s orchestra from Maynard playing dancing music from 8 to 11 PM.

West ‘Concord Parent-Teacher Association Joe Schnab Maynard

Revered Cleland Reception At Concord Church

Rev Dr Gail Cleland formerly of Trinitarian Congregational Church and now in Alameda California returned to Concord for a reception. Parishioners greeted the couple while George Erickson screened a California church film. Cleland praised his Concord years and honored Rev George L Thurlow and Mrs Thurlow. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs Leslie R Moore.

Concord Gail Cleland Trinitarian Congregational Church Alameda California Cleland Corford George Erickson Leslie R. Moore Thurlow

Hawthorne Chapter to Convene Memorial Meeting Tonight

Hawthorne Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets in the Masonic Temple this evening with Worthy Matron Mrs. Cora M. MacLeod presiding and Worthy Patron William E J Graham assisting. A memorial service will honor the late Past Patron.

Concord Academy Field Day Showcases Bright Talent

Seventy girls competed across track, field events, archery and tennis at Concord Academy. The Blues won the track crown while Rosa mund Lee led the Reds in overall points for the year. Comanches captained by Patty Sabine took lower school honors. Medora T Roosevelt won the Alice Blake Newell tennis cap. Penelope Hutchinson set a school record in the running broad jump. Margaret Gustis set a discus record. Alumnae games and pin awards followed, with seven CA pins presented by Miss Elsie G Hobson.

Concord Academy Blues Reds Rosamund Lee New York Comanches Patty Sabine Groton Katherine Piper Concord Medora T. Roosevelt Roosevelt Alice Blake Newell Penelope Hutchinson Margaret Ustis Milton Ruth Morse Helen Meintosh Milwaukee Wis Cynthia Northey Salem Mary Gilman Red Blue Priscilla Foote Helen McIntosh Margaret ‘Ustis Milton Red Grace Powel Providence Betsy Pifer Shirley Betsy Miller Ann Dewey Long Island N. Y Elsie G Hobson Sally Pushee South Lincoln Pauline Palmer Chicago Phyllis Lovering Hoffman N. C Felt C. A's Ann Piper Barbara Walker Joan Pushee Academy

Graduation Exercises Held at Fenn School in Concord

The Fenn School in Concord held graduation exercises with Frederick W. Beton presiding. Rev. Charles E Park delivered the commencement address. Headmaster Roger C Fenn distributed diplomas, including to his son Abbott Thayer Fenn. Scholarships and prizes were awarded to multiple Concord students, and the graduates listed include Stevens Dexter Brown and Charles Dana Densmore among others.

Fenn School Concomt Frederick W. Beton Concord Board of Trustees Charles E Park, DD First Church Unitarian Boston Roger C Fenn Abbott Thayer Fenn John Q. Bastille Henry Bowen Stanwood Bolton, Jr Charles Frederick Edgarton Bradley Wheeler Edward S. Pratt, Jr Charles Dana Densmore Brookline Frederick R. Walsin, Jr

Concord Rotary Club Luncheon at Colonial Inn

The Concord Rotary Club met Thursday noon at the Colonial Inn with President Leslia O. Anderson presiding. Rev Edward Perry Daniels, chaplain of the club and minister of First Parish, delivered the prayer.

Concord Concord Rotary Club Colonial Inn Leslia O. Anderson Edward Perry Daniels

Parish and church school exercises highlight awards and plays

Concord churches host closing exercises with perfect record awards for many pupils at First Parish Church School. The Methodist Episcopal and Trinitarian Congregational churches share children's programs featuring sermons, songs, recitations, and a printed pageant titled The Road with casts including Marion Enge, Muriel Shepard, and many others.

Edward P Daniels Seabury Short Frederick Allen Alfred Bodfish Caleb Wheeler Seba Kent Charlotte Smarup Ruth Tompkins Sidney Ballou Carolyn Hosmer Howard Kent David Anderson Mary Daniels Hilda Holleu Helen Tompkins Pauline Anderson Hilda Hollis William Harlow Robin Wheeler Frederick Edgerton David Kent Virginia Joslin Leonard Robinson Tthe Methodist Biscopal Church Priscilla Berry Ailes Evelyn Engdbreteen

Bishop Sherrill Confirms Large Trinity Class

Bishop Sherrill confirmed a large class at Trinity church during the 5 o'clock Sunday service. The solemn rites impressed attendees and the choir music was greatly enjoyed.

Sherrill Trinity Trinity Church

Reverend Stone Preaches On With Thanksgiving

The Rev Alfred W Stone will lead Morning Worship Sunday June 17 at 10 30 am with the sermon With Thanksgiving Mrs Victor A Salloway of Maynard is the soloist A midweek service follows Tuesday June 19 at 730 pm All are invited to attend church services

Alfred W. Stone Victor A. Salloway Maynard

Corinthian Lodge Hosts Annual Asparagus Supper

A large delegation of Corinthian Lodge A F and A M members and guests from around gather at Masonic Temple for the annual asparagus supper led by Mrs. Duncan G. Chapman. Rt. War. George H. Dale of Watertown and Rep. George G. Tarbell of Lincoln spoke on State House happenings. A telegram of greetings was read.

Corinthian Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Temple Duncan G. Chapman Rt. War George H. Dale Watertown Republican State Committee George G. Tarbell Lincoln State Republican Committee

Memorial Observes War Loss and Masonic Rite

Memorial services honor Benjamin who died June 4 with a Worshipful Master Davis of Lincoln guiding initiatory rites by Lh. Chapter officers. The gathering includes the Corinthian club outing on June 16 with games and a sumptuous supper. Attendees include War Davis of Lincoln and other named Masons.

Benjamin Davis Lincoln Alfred W. Stang Robert F. Charles Order of DeMunard Cous Dawson Svenes War Wil H. Davis Inan Blair Concord F. Charles South

Methodist EMSOORAR service note details

Concord revival notes list Rev F W Clelland leading morning worship on Sunday June 17 with subject May We Build the God. Tomorrow June 14 the Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs Ernest Theakston and Mrs Frank Seothe joint hostess. Adv. Brings Divi.

Concord F. W. Clelland Ernest Theakston Frank Seothe

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