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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1933
Page
2
Maynard hosts a packed week of social and civic events spanning Girl Scouts Pine Tree Troop, May Festival in Cedar Hill, and Holy Name Society talks. Local groups include the American Legion Post and VFW leading poppy drives and Memorial Day planning while sports notes cite track meets with Lexington and a state relay title defense.
Old Reliable Barber School in Boston calls on ambitious men and boys to avoid idleness and take steady paid work through learning barbering. Low rates promise success and quick training at 860 Washington Street.
Walter Brayden, once critically injured in a 1930 high school graduation accident, returned to college after a year’s delay. His early grades include honors in Chemistry and German at Massachusetts State College, while he also plays baseball with Maynard peers on the Mass State team.
Miss Eleanor P. Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney A Davis of Dudley road Bedford and Arthur L Lampila son of Mr and Mrs O Lampila of 25 River street Maynard were married February 22 1933 in Concord New Hampshire. The bride a Lexington High School graduate class of 1931 and the groom a Maynard High School graduate. He works as a clerk in the schedule department at Aesabet Mills and is a member of L D W son Chapter Order of DeMolay. They will live with the groom's parents for now.
Milbra T White aged 71 died Sunday after a long illness and funeral services were held Tuesday at Glenwood Cemetery. Mary Wolfenden aged 80, widow of Thomas Wolfenden, died Monday at Burbank Hospital Fitchburg after long US residence in Maynard. funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Mrs George Turner’s home and interment at Glenwood cemetery. she is survived by five daughters.
An account of a high school track meet between Concord and another school. Rivalry, a disputed finish in the mile and a relay, and questions of sportsmanship spark debate about Maynard and Gilleney, ending with Concord's stance and lessons on youth conduct.
Lieut. Harold Sheridan marshaled 17 boys to report for duty with Company F 84th Infantry. A test mobilization occurred as the group assembled in Worcester with a 7 40 start time.
Charlie Ruggles mocks Jack Oukie for print fame tied to a collar and tie. Peggy Hopkins Joyce wears Patou creations while Marlene Dietrich enjoys a fan base, watching about 100 films yearly. George Burns and Gracie Allen are nicknamed Nat and Googie among friends.
Maynard Miss Catherine Coughlan daughter of Mrs Mary Coughlan Brooks Street sophomore at Boston University College of Liberal Arts defended her tennis title Monday defeating Louise Huntington of Havernui 6 4 2 6 3 in the final round. She won Spring and Fall tournaments in her freshman year and last Fall title. She is a member of the Gamma Delta cabinet and chosen secretary for the coming year. Gamma Delta is the organization of all women at the college. She was awarded a W A A for two years of activity in the Women's Athletic Association.
Last Friday evening the Maynard Post VFW conducted another whist social at the post headquarters. The door prize went to Ma Deline DeMars. Whist prizes awarded to Arley Lawrence Mrs Leland Campbell Mrs William Reid Mrs George Jamieson Winfred Welles Margaret Boothroyd Mary Brayden Annie White and others.
A social gathering is announced for Friday evening with attendees including Alice M Downey, Helen Couglin, Frank Byron, John Sheridan, Catherine Lyons, Mrs John Heaton, Mrs Margaret Kelley, Mrs Alma Smith, Linnie Hodgdon, Anna Wright, Mrs Teresa Perillo, Mrs Mahel Pobia, Madeline De Marg and Mrs Joseph Martn. The event invites the community to attend.
The Union Congregational Church announces a Wednesday weenie roast at Silver Hill with plans to aid at least 0 young people. Participants meet at 5 45 at the church or proceed to Silver Hill. Memorial Day service and a Young People's meeting with Rev Becket from South Acton cap a season of activities.
The Girls' Friendly Society of St. George's church joined district societies at St. Paul's Cathedral Boston last Saturday. Older girls rode in a school bus with Mrs George Brown and visited Boston Public Library Common and Public Gardens, heard a WEEI broadcast, while the younger group with Mrs Harold Brown toured the Museum of Fine Arts rode Swan Boats and marched to the Cathedral. Members include Mabel Palmer Ruth Grundwald Laura esr Maidred Lent.
A group includes Marion Phalon Duckworth Beverly Smith Alice Marion Brown and others who listened attentively to a talk on Friendliness. Older companions were Mrs Edward Woolbridge Mrs Albert Easthope Helen Farr Boxboro Helen Thorpe and Mrs Mary Boel.
Hudson Ralph E and John W Manning Post VFW Auxiliary held its weekly whist at the V F W hall. First prize of 2.50 awarded to Mrs Virginia Guertin. Other prizes went to Mrs James McCarron Robert McElroy Mr Hannah Beavis Mrs Josephine Ordway Mrs Florence McGrath Arthur Morel and others. Bingo winners included Mrs McCarron Mrs Ordway Mrs S Beavis and several more attendees.
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