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Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1936

Page

2

Clinton Rally Edges Maynard 6 5 In Midland League Battle

Clinton defeats Maynard 6 to 5 at Fuller Field on Saturday behind Joe Dobeck who struck out nine and hit a two-run homer amid a five-run fifth. Lockwood and Landers contributed late hits as Clinton survives Maynard's rally to claim first win of the season.

Maynard Reggie Sawyers If. S. Diamondites Clinton T. S Joe McCaffrey Fuller Field Clinton Joe Dobeck Dobeck Lockwood Landers Flaherty Columbo Fazio Bazio Vile Hakala Lou Latucca

Forty Candidates Compete For Maynard Junior Team

A squad of forty candidates trains under coach Madsen at Crowe Park as Maynard junior baseball seeks berths. Six games are scheduled in home and away series with West Concord Bedford and Hudson. Captain Billy Columbo stars as catcher with ace pitcher Joe Smith available for mound duty.

Madsen Lankiewicz McKraskey Lalli Karpiechik Gately Costanza

New Car Parade Led by French Dealer in Maynard

A parade of 100 new cars led by Charles French featured Terraplane, Hudson, Studebaker and other models. The procession passed East Acton to Acton Center, with a noontime lunch at Allen's Cafe. Frederick A. Dutton, treasurer of Dutton Motor Co., drove a Studebaker-President model.

Charles French Studebaker Hudson French East Acton West Acton Acton Center Allen's Cafe Paper Mill Corner Maynard Mass Stude Baker Cars Frederick A. Dutton Dutton Motor Company Pye Ve

Open Branch of ABC Cleansers Opens New Store

The A B C Cleaners Inc home office in West Acton opened a branch at 37 Nason Street Maynard this week. The remodeled store offers prompt service including cleaning, repairs, remodeling, cold storage for garments and a cash and carry option with delivery. Business in opening week exceeded expectations as the new location gains recognition.

A-B-C Cleaners, Inc West Acton Nason Street Maynard

Acton Veteran Aaron Fletcher Remains Active at 75

Seventy five years after enlisting with Davis Guards to defend the capital, Corp. Aaron Jones Fletcher of Acton marked his 75th birthday. He recalls Civil War campaigns, his Ford driving days, and now tends a hen house while sharing stories of Baltimore crossings and wartime duties with fellow veterans and the American Legion.

Acton Corp Aaron Jones Fletcher Davis Guards Sth Massachusetts Volunteers Lincoln Daniel Tuttle Fletcher Lieut Swift Fletcher George L. Towne Isaac Davis American Legion Veterans of Forcen Wars Corp. Fletcher Bo & Railroad Dle Baltimore

Glee Club Defends Title at Spring Festival in Fall River

Maynard The Anchor and Ark glee club will compete in the New England Federation of glee clubs spring festival in Fall River this Saturday evening. The locals defend last year’s honors and seek another strong showing against top eastern musical groups. The club formed five years ago with about twenty male voices and has twice won New England honors. Frank Holland leads the club as president. Gavin A. Taylor Jr. recently resigned as director and KR Crumrine has held the post since.

Maynard Anchor Ark Gles New England Federation of Glee Clubs Fall River New England Frank Holland Gavin A. Taylor, Jr Chicazo KR. Crumrine Had Con Elf Trazel Hooper Labec

Junior Prom Next Friday Is Social Event

The Gooree Washington auditorium hosts the Junior Prom next Friday by the class HOST. Gerald Spratt leads the grand march with Aili Kajunder secretary Tlelmi Tik Kamen vice president and William Palmer treasurer. Frank McGinley and his Yankee Network orchestra provide music and refreshments will be served.

Ruth Bradley Bartholomew Spratt Laurie Tikkanen Tinao Kajander Fred Paliner

Elks Smoker Draws Large Crowd at Maynard Lodge

Maynard Lodge 3 Elks held a monthly smoker at the Elks hall drawing many attendees. Daniel Brennan and Lowell associates provided entertainment followed by a collation. Prizes went to Joseph Macone Concord James Whalen Edward Lowney Marjorie Hoar Charles Sherry Ralph Thane Edward Hannon H Murphy Thomas Breck Michael Rynkiewicz Nicholas J Driscoll Mrs J Lees Mrs Flora Lemoine and Ray Sims. An other social is planned for May 25.

Acton Grange Confers Degrees at Town House

A large gathering welcomed Acton Grange candidates for third and fourth degrees at the Town House last week. The white dress and blue capes of the women's degree team impressed as they performed. Forty-three members and twelve visitors attended.

Acton Wil Grange Chadwick Poland Lyndon Bilan Mreoderick Piness Concord Chelmafored Grantes

Fire Destroys 200 Acre Western Town Perimeter

About 200 acres in the western portion of the town and in Acton between Main Street, Lansbrook Road and Willside Avenue ignited Saturday afternoon. Fire departments from Concord Acton Maynard and Harvard fought the flames to keep them under control.

Perio Acton Main Street Lansbrook Road Willside Avenue Conecord Maynard T Harvard

Act Straight Think Straight for Real Success

The saying urges disciplined behavior to achieve true success. It emphasizes consistent ethical conduct, focused goals, and steady effort as the path to lasting gains.

Early Roots of Preschool Education from Oberlin to Froebel

The article traces early preschool training from Wald bach founded by Jean Frederic Oberlin in 1774 to Robert Owen’s infant school at New Lanark in 1800. It highlights Friedrich Froebel as a key figure who advanced the kindergarten movement and shaped its direction.

Waldbach Jean Frederic Oberlin Robert Owen New Lanark Fredrich W. A. Froebel

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