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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1931

Page

6

Grange Session Records and Local Mirth Nonsense

Fragmentary notes from a Grange session mention a mind reading act titled European Corriborer and an Adelaide performance. Names such as Osband, Marsares, Lawton, Jillian White, Martin Willmaide, and Lena Longley appear among a long list of participants and rural residents.

Oman A. J Aer RB Adelaide Ores Osband Marsares Woitte Lawton Jillian White Martin Willmaide Gryyy Annie Klosde iMsther Ellen Shertlin Ilelena Rural Minstrels Irven Edgwind Whitnes Loen Taine Longley Joe Row Bourle Leo Caoment Martin Jase Bump Mary Powers Leo Hose Fa Smith Annie Taompeon Sadie Her Iva Forthrn Armes Des Shattne Farmers Felon Cre Nist

Plans Craft Exhibit Promises Wide Range of Entries

The notice outlines an upcoming craft exhibit with prizes of 5 dollars for first and 3 dollars for second in each class. Categories include hooked rugs, crochet, embroidery, whitework, knitting, and decorative arts. Entries must be completed since April and submitted before noon.

China

Massachusetts Automobile Tax and City Assessments Warned

The Massachusetts Commissioner of Taxation warns that any automobile owned on or after April 1 and before March 31 is subject to city or personal property tax in addition to the excise tax and gas tax. Register immediately to avoid double taxation. Peters Company offers assistance with premium payments on a yearly basis.

New York Massachusetts

Mystery Club Names A Diverse List Of Members

A long, spelly roster lists club members including Edwin Carlton Harlan Cook Gustave Ey George A Jamieson Ralph JD Jones William Jones Wilder Waenrda Wertiam llani Pat ner Wiram Parting fondsey ON Smith David Walker and tenors Mimer Cook Warvey Pair banks Frank Holland and William Johnstop Chere. The fragment hints at a historic society or choir with varied names.

Edwin Carlton Harlan Cook Gustave Ey George A. Jamieson Ralph JD. Jones William Jones Wilder X. Waenrda William T. Wertiam Llani Patner Wiram Parting Fondsey Smith David Walker Mimer FL Cook Warvey M. Pairbanks Frank ‘T. Holland William Johnstop Foonlan

Local Social Notes and Weekend News From Town

Community members gather for a weekend in New York visits and family events. Mrs. Raymond Marshall hosts relatives at her home for a late spring gathering while Mr and Mrs George Ror welcome guests. Prizes for local firefighters are announced and several residents report improved health after visits.

Descpi Wines Jr Maeland Eailectes Attaar Fep Sro Yorks Pressecoay Jaen Tae New York Raymond Mirshall den Cheeter Geore Marehall Beach Acini Angie Casex Elery Parks Healty Sundae Wien

West Acton Baptist Church Community Program Recap

A readable account describes a church event with music by the school orchestra and a staged reading. Thompson Blood of Concord performed and impressed attendees. Proceeds supported final production costs for a planned Toren event.

Ailyan Ith Naw Ihw Em Ounahie Thompson Blood of Concord Evera Euen Scaden

Funeral Services for Mrs Hannah Hennessey

Funeral services for Mrs Hannah Hennessey, wife of Daniel Hennessey, were held Tuesday morning at St Elizabeth’s Carbo le i. She died suddenly on Saturday. A resident of Acton for many years, she worked at the hotel in Acton Centre. Survived by husband, a son Timothy, and a daughter Mrs William Sexton of Maynard.

HanNah Hennessey Daniel Hennessey St. Elizabeth's Carbole Hennessey Acion Comyee Treland Acton Cente Timothy William Sexton Maynard Eames

Frozen Sunshine in Cartons Delivered with Morning Mila

The National Juice Corporation announces frozen orange juice after quick processing in a new Florida plant. Two shifts build shipments from store to plant, peel, juice, and rapidly freeze to preserve taste and vitamins for northern cities.

Tampa Flc National Juice Corporation National Oairs Products Corporation Thomas HH McInnerney New York Collins Gillert Tamera Yaene

Sudbury Pupils Shine in Two Student Plays

Sudbury pupils earned applause after a pair of theatrical performances featuring student actors such as Johnson, Bort, Petey, and Leith. The program included a one act play with strong student involvement and an evening concert, highlighting school talent and community support.

Sudbury Lirias Johnson

Fragmented OCR names and places from unclear source

The readable text lists numerous names such as Louis, Hemenm, Joe, Ruth Heminwas, Chester Carson, John Mer, James Bartert, and others alongside scattered phrases. The fragmentary OCR lacks coherent events or context to form a clear item.

Joe “Putte Pele Priest Rase Yund Phoohbee Aguabmerie Bat Oo Beliin Toanten Jorephne Pi Maaininto Diy Laberee pDors Was Ruth Heminwas Chester Carson Peden Rickard John Mer Early Flelem Ross James Bartert

Unclear OCR Summary of Music Director Figures

Fragmentary text lists names Hui Crothers Frey Creda and Taryn Phas with references to Mahata Hawker Director of Music and Overs Woitoum Taunton. Ambiguity prevents clear event or role identification.

Hui Crothers Frey “Creda Berets Witterhouer Mahata Hawker Woitoum Taunton

Sudbury High School Notes Highlights Weekly Activities

A fragmented note from Sudbury High School lists Friday activities and staff roles. It mentions a dental clinic tie in and in charge, with references to students and supervision plans for the week.

Sudbury

Appointment of Fourth Grade Teacher at Mowine Mee School

Sudoury Vi Pearl Sasford of Pheamowth in Creek car mel school Gorham Maes ata oat Tene has been appointed convien ing fourth grade in 4 foggey school to Mowine Mee Ronit cottean.

Sudoury Pearl Sasford Pheamowth Syvediate Creek Carmel School Gorham Maes Ata Foggey Mowine Ronit Ys Cottean

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION MEETS FOR ARTS PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS

The P T A held its regular meeting Wednesday evening to review and plan school arts programs. Miss Martha Hopkins presented a travel talk and the audience enjoyed a lively musical program featuring Miss Malnig and a refined vocal selection.

Sudivires Amd Sit He Spedier Martha Hopkiins

Sudbury Man Fined For Drunken Driving After Accident

John Martin of Sudbury appeared in District Court after a Thursday road accident on Tindson Road near Bamford. He was found guilty of drunkenness and driving while under the influence, with a $50 fine imposed for drunkenness and a course of instruction ordered.

Sudbury Tindson John Martin Breaning Ham Chief Tall Gille Tudson Bamfort Martin Oerrest

Parisian Whist Club Meeting Honors Top Players

Mrs Alfred Janelois was high scorer, Mrs Henry J Lafrance second and Mrs Thomas McNamara third at the Parisian whist club weekly reunion. The group will meet next week at Mrs Louis Buisson's Cross street residence.

George BF. Martel Alfred Janelois Henry J. Lafrance Thomas McNamara Louis Buisson Cross St

Hudson G Woodbury Parker Assumes Town Clerk Duties

Hudson G Woodbury Parker formally begins duties as town clerk after recently being elected. He succeeds retiring official Q Welsh and spends time with the former clerk to learn office procedures and district responsibilities.

G. Woodbury Parker Yeshday Q. Welsh

Middlesex County Conference Opens in Concord

The second annual Middlesex County college conference opened in Concord at the Colonial Inn Hall with 24 of 40 high schools and 16 New England colleges represented. A public meeting will be held at Concord High School for parents to meet college representatives and discuss admission and study opportunities.

Concord Middlesex County College Middlesex County Extension Service Monley Middlesex County Allister J. MacDougaly Carlisle Conty Sols View MacDougall Frank. Jolncon Ayer William K. Willington Townsend Sit Fleecne Vining Billerica Vie Zo New England Hops Yoniah Byde High Hoor Voceday Col Vno Someovil Waltham Watertown Helmed Uct 4 Stow Westondford Littleton

Community Socials and Local Card Games Report

West Concord organized a Friday and whist party hosted by Mrs. Dith Batjey on Main Street. Paul Payntin won first prize in bridge and Mrs Edward Chechan took the whist consolation. The Ladies Union of West Concord Church planned a March 27 food sale led by Mrs Laura Fonagat with hostesses listed. Shreve, Crump & Low displays Vesper George Sciecocraft art works from Boston students during Art Week.

Anmusnac Grangwe Parrons Tusbandry Fridee Amd Dith M. Batjey Main Street Paul Payntin Prin Edward ‘.Chechan Gladys Hefty Fred Viola Ladies’ Union of the West Card Union Cicerone Mc Daren Sheton Laura Fonagat Vic Carrie Derby Ida Hicks Tienyy Jonnson Troopy Trawley Fhoeher Adams Highland Deoor West Coneord George Scegocraft Boston Shreve, Crump & Low

Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows Meets with Degree Work

Wes Concord-Noble Grand W Benson presided at the Concord Lodge meeting in Odd Fellows hall with good attendance. The first degree was worked by the degree team from William M. Webber Lodge of Mel On Monday, March 6. Miss Helen Kennedy, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Haynes Kennedy, was born at the New England Baptist hospital. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Allan Kennedy and Mr and Mrs Alfred Loring are noted. Albert J. Hicks hosted a Thursday bridge club with prize winners Ying Wayne G. Lawrence and Mrs Fronk WW Towitl.

Wes Concord Noble Grand Mrndayvy New England Baptist Hosital Helen “Eying Kennedy John Haynes Kennedy Elsie Loring Allan A. Kennedy Alfred O. L. Loring Albert J. Hicks Bridge Club Ying Wayne G. Lawrence Fronk

Perekahs to Hold Whist in Odd Vows Hall

Weet Concord Wilow Rebekah Todyee will hold an award party in Odd Vows hall on Wednesday March 26. Tickets may be obtained from committee members Mrs. Gertrude Meder Mrs. Upia FH Walker and Mrs. Cora M Yanlege.

Weet Concord Wilow Rebekah Todyee Odd ‘Vows Eketo Gertrude Meder Upia

West Concord Church Meeting Delivers Local Council Note

A fragment reports a Sunday afternoon gathering at the Want Qaneard Beanch of the IT OMTT in the naringg of the Trraatan and Tintan ehureh Wod with Mira and Tarnald presiding that Ena ter.

Mira Tarnald

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