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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1931
Page
3
A read through a garbled note hints at the Simous Railway Circus visiting Marlboro next Saturday, June 20, with scattered mentions of New Haven and performers. The text is heavily damaged but shows planned events and local interest in the show.
Unclear text shows confusion over Sudbury town hall site approval. The article mentions a site vote, a committee, and confusion about the process and timing, with references to May and local officials. The readable fragments indicate ongoing deliberations without a decisive outcome.
West Concord Union Church in West Concord Massachusetts announced Sunday services led by Rev Alfred W Stone with a note on local attendance and community notices. The schedule lists Western May 21 and Maynard at Concord as upcoming baseball fixtures.
A garbled Maynard town notice outlines duties and worship practices, debating Saturday duties and a speaker named Mr Midle G as part of a church or civic discussion. The fragment hints at permits, riders, and public paths, with references to Mortite Pavers and pirate-era terms.
The Concord Tavern, run by Mrs. Pieharnmie, announces an on evening of equestrian entertainment for guests. A lively night is anticipated with music and convivial cheer as patrons enjoy the event and socialize at the venue.
Children of the Sanmdiy oschal presented a pageant under Miss Mlorenge Aberin at the Acton church. Decorations were defecifial and each child received a potted plant. The event earned great credip for the children and teachers. Separately the State Auditors finished a town audit of Actnin showing excellent financial condition after a three week review.
A man named Stow Toad, employed by Paniel Pirgger ald, attempted self harm Sunday afternoon and remains in serious condition at Marlboro hospital. Dr Nermin Mo Hunter attended him and arranged facility care.
The Hudson Church receives gifts and books from supporters in Quebec and New England. Pastor Lavivide and Willote distribute the goods as priests and officers prepare a public ceremony at 8 p.m. with a reception by the supreme officer and committee chairs.
Marlboro plans a two day track and field event at Ward Park on July 4 and 5 to dedicate a new wading pool. George J. Delaney leads the track events with a children's day July 4 featuring sprints and jumps, and a senior meet July 5 with hurdle exhibitions by Phillip Shaw. Mayor Amedee A. Martel and Kiwanis officials will attend the dedication with a key to unlock the pool valve.
Hudson comes off wins over Clinton and Maynard and aims to extend a hot streak against rival Marlboro in a key Midlands League playoff series opener at Prospect Park Newport Road. MacNeil pokes two hit game. Cesario and Maguski bolster pitching as Tindson and Stuka lead the batting charge.
Rev Gean Poer a 25 year old Mooreland Indiana pastor is shown behind bars charged with stealing the automobile he used to visit prisoners. If convicted he could face one to ten years in prison. His congregation plans to respond or seek aid.
A West Acton page details morning worship at 30 45 and the dedication of children. It notes a Sunday school program with junior and primary departments, opening exercises, and multiple class exercises. Leaders, teachers, and pupils perform songs, recitations, and readings.
The Marlborough Woman's Club opened its season with the newly elected directors in the high school teachers room. President Mrs Albert Sampson presided and plans included entertaining the State Federation on Oct 30 and planting trees next spring for the Washington bicentennial.
Foley and Holt lease the Stow field from Mra¢ M Kimball to establish a village ball field with a backstop and planned lease details. John J Manning will manage the field as annual bands concerts and sports are set for Quimby Square on June 25 to benefit the baseball field. The Class of 1931 graduation is slated for June 18 in the high school auditorium with Prof H R Phalen of Columbia University to speak.
A church service features the hymn Thank You by Lillian Briwas and a closing benediction with Day is Dying in the West. The program notes honor contemporary hymnody and traditional liturgical practice.
The Athletics led by Lefty Grove and Al Simmons power the offense and defense as Micky Cochrane Jimmy Foxx and five more A’s click in most games. If they keep pace the pennant race could end by July 4.
Yesterday results show St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1 and New York edged Cincinnati 6 to 5 as Chicago beat Boston 8 to 7. Brooklyn played Pittsburgh was postponed due to rain and other clubs had no games scheduled today.
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