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Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1933

Page

3

Kiwanis Club Horse Show Planned At Hillside School

Marlboro plans advance for the Kiwanis Club Charity Horse Show set for Saturday June 24 on Hillside School grounds. Dr William B Giles leads arrangements with Mrs Edith Washburn Clarke of Newton in general charge and a team of notable horsemen and local officials assisting.

Arthur H.lovesey Boston Deborah Root Uxbridge Johnn H. Washburn Worcester D. L. Evans Freeman O. Emerson Hillside School Josiah Wescott Dover Giles L. BE. Martel O. S Gaudette C. E Anderson Nicholas Granitsas Frank J. Poirier Hector A. Moinean

Beford Guest at Banquet in Marlboro

More than 50 friends of former Marlboro city councillor Raymond Beford at 110 West Main Street hosted a reception and banquet at Black and White Inn. They presented him a chest of silver in honor of his forthcoming marriage to Marion McIntyre. David Lafleur presided as master of ceremonies with guests including Burke Flannery Shaughnessy Bastien McDonough Baker Murphy and Edgar Burshaw.

Marlboro Raymond Beford West Main Street Black and White Inn Marion McIntyre Beford Mac Suffolk Law School John EK. Rice David Lafleur M. ‘T. Burke Michael ‘Flannery Paul ‘ Shaughnessy Arthur ‘Bastien J. Harris McDonougin k.Lester Baker Frank Murphy Markboro Edgar Burshaw Acton

Marlboro Forest Quota Heads to Fort Devens

Marlboro's quota to the national forestry project, 15 men, left today for Worcester for registration before joining the forest workers army. Accompanied by City Almoner Clarence Sanford, they will receive training at Fort Devens and then be assigned to a state or national reservation in the state.

Marlboro National Forestry Project Roosevelt Worcester Fort Devens Clarence Sanford

Mail truck and car collide injure no one

Yesterday at noon a mail truck driven by Henry F Hanson of Nason Street Maynard and a sedan operated by Mrs Anna J M W Davitt of Manning Street collided at Broad and Main streets. Both vehicles suffered damage, the truck's right gear wheel and the sedan's left front fender and bumper dented. No injuries were reported.

Service For Mrs Catherine Logan In West Concord

Mrs Catherine Mina MacLean Logan wife of William Albert Logan head of the Medical Department at the Massachusetts Reformatory died Saturday after a long illness. Born July 2 1874 in Dundass Prince Edward Island she lived in West Concord 27 years and was active in the West Concord Woman’s Club and the Union Church. Funeral at 8 Elm Place with Rev Henry L Winston officiating and burial in Sleepy Hollow cemetery.

West Concord Catherine Mina (MacLean) Logan William Albert Logan Massachusetts Reformatory Logan Dundass Prince Edward Inland Charles Flora (McLean) MacLean Roxbury John Hallyard Arlington Frank Mayof Maynard

Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Elher in Pennville

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Elher in Pennville. Mr Elher is a nephew of Duncan Kennedy of West Acton and worked there about ten years ago. Miss Rachel Teele visits home for two months. Junior High plans Boston Art Museum trip for June 3. To extend holiday, Junior and High School skip Saturday sessions, moving Monday, May 29 to a long weekend. Fire siren sounds for a brush fire on land owned by Frank Knowlten near the old Acton Center road. crews use hydrants by the High School to contain the blaze.

Pennville Wilfred Elher Elher Duncan Kennedy West Acton Frank Knowlen Acton Center Road Charter Family

Presented Play at South Acton Night on Winona Lodge Stage

South Acton Night at Winona Lodge featured a well presented play Who Killed Sam directed by Mrs Lily Morrison. Cast included David Clayton Mre Holt Alberta Tuttle Jane Marsh Mary Bether Clayton Susan Arlene Jones and more. A joint Memorial Service for Winona and Acton Lodges will be held June 4 at South Acton Congregational Church.

South Acton Winona Lodge Lily Morrison Sam David Clayton Mre Holt Alberta Tuttle Jane Jane Marsh Mary Bether Clayton Susan Arlene Jones Winona Acton South Acton Congregational Church Maynard Lodge Anna Rebekah Lodge Waverley Amy Arizona West Acton

Pesquiette Family Guests in Lexington Visit

Berlin notes the Pesquett es and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hoxie at their new Lexington home on School Street. The Board of Selectmen report an allotment from the Department of Public Works for River Road improvements under Chapter 90 and for maintenance of Chapter 90 roads, to be used with county and town appropriations. A social dance at Town Hall Thursday night funds Rehabilitation work, hosted by the Auxiliary Unit of the American Legion led by Mrs. Ella McNamara. On Monday, May 29 Acton Lodge will confer the 3rd degree on its candidates and those from Concara Lodge.

Ernest W. Pesquette Edmund P. Hoxie School Street Lexington Board of Selectmen Department of Public Works Boston Town Hall American Legion Ella McNamara

Miss Benson Given Party Before Wedding

Miss Viola Benson was surprised at Mrs Alice Nugent home in Houghton street with a miscellaneous party in honor of her upcoming wedding to Harold Priest of Maynard. Guests included Else and Zella De Angelis Rita Coady Teresa Coady Gertrude Woodard Elizabeth Allen Margaret Hannon Vola Benson and several Nugents and Bensons. The table center featured a bridal decoration and pink and white decor. A lunch followed.

Harold Priest Maynard St. Michaels Church Else Zella de Angelis Rita Teresa Coady Gertrude Woodard Elizabeth Allen Margaret Hannon Vola Benson Alice Peggy Nugent Francis McCarthy Maria Nugent Patrick Benson William Malloy Quincy

Queens Enjoy Fine Banquet at AvaLon Centered on Turkeys Farm

The Ava lon Queens held their annual banquet at the Davis Turkey farm South Sudbury with 35 guests. Queen regnant Marion Barnes welcomed attendees including former members Mrs Elsie Bannister Attleboro Mrs Oddetta Leary Miss Haze Soule Worcester Mrs Emily Anderson Cliftondale and Mrs Olivia Jules Stow. Entertainer Mrs Ethel Cutler presented The Trousseaux Then and Now a two part sketch with members in old and modern gowns followed by The Cast Rehearsing a walking rehearsal led by Alice Goodhue Hulda Moore and others.

Ethel Cutler Trousseaux Muriel Brooks Hulda Moore Ethel Cahill Mildred Morse Sadie Banks Dorothy Herrick Esther Tourtellotte Alice Goodhue Helen Felton Esther Tourtellot Hulda

Next meeting set for June 6 on lawn of Mrs Cetler's home

Mildred Morse Moore and elhe Tourtelott announce the next meeting for June 6 on the lawn of Mrs Ethel Cetler with Mrs Annabelle Girard assisting los sess.

Marlboro Water Commissioner Recovers From Recent Illness

Health board reports a case of measles involving Helen Bernardson on South Street. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. David Moriarty and two children from New York are staying at Mrs. Moriarty's sister camp at Nutting's Lake in Billerica.

Board of Health Helen Bernardson South Street David Moriarty New York

Southboro Red Cross Sends 25 for Maine Relief

Mrs. Harris D Katon chair of the Southboro Red Cross announced the local unit forwarded 25 for Ellsworth and Auburn relief. The chapter invites further contributions to Mrs. Eaton or Joseph W L Tebo at Marlboro First National Bank, treasurer of the Marlboro chapter.

Southboro Harris D Katon Southbor Red Cross Ellsworth Auburn Maine Marlboro The Red Cross Gouthboro

Shower For Stella Koni Held At Home

A surprise shower was given for Stella Koni at 30 John Street last evening hosted by Mrs. Kondey. Guests included Rose Sa Kre t Nelly Kre t Constance Kougias and others as well as the groom’s party with Rocco Corrinni. A mock marriage ceremony was performed with Miss Mary Kre bride Miss Anna Savoy groom and Miss Mab officiating.

Marboro Sane John Street Kondey Rocco Bird Sally Mary Kre Anna Savoy Mab M Kougias Stella <Ondey Rose Sa Kret Nelly Kret Constance Kougias 5 Gins Helen Kouglas Tie Stella Maslowsky Ses Anna Stroy Mia Rocco Corrinni

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Jamaica L. I. Martis Scout Master Alens Ase Department Store Marlborough Mass Mhe Hoover Will Hoover RAND Freeman & Clancy Plumbing & Heating Main St Fea Kiwanis Club Massachusetts Catherine Logan W. Concord Berlin Acton Lodge Iconcara Lodge Savin x Penney’s Peers dC. Penner Main Street Marlboro, Mass Miss Benson Davis Farm Harry Pratt Wdo Stella Koni Bigham
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