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Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1931

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Concord League of Women Voters Organizes First Meeting

The Concord League of Women Voters held its initial meeting in the Parish Meeting House with Miss Sarah S. Goodwin elected president and officers named. About twenty women joined. plans for the coming year include study groups on the World Court election laws unemployment and international cooperation.

Sarah S. Goodwin Concord Concord League of Women Voters Burst Parish Sarah Ss. Goodwin Low- CW Proud William A. Rodday Mark H. Went Worth Gertrude Rudd Robert L. DeNormandie Lincoln Boston League Mass. League of Women Voters League Katherine Lyford Futine Brown Mark HH. Wentwith Walter K. Shaw Jr Gertrude Rudds Douglas Miller Concord Center William A. Dod Gey Massachusetts Senator Coolidge Lennox Lindsay Department of Efficiency In Government Lindsay Samuel Hoar, Jr Hoar Elizabeth Everett

Red Cross Roll Call Opens in Maynard

Maynard branch of the American Red Cross launched its annual roll call yesterday to coincide with the Red Cross anniversary. James Mahoney chairs the effort with Mrs William Stelfield and Maynard Bianch among organizers. no door-to-door canvassing this year due to conditions. Junior Red Cross, led by Edith Foster, assists with Belgian gift and a planned Belgian book to be sent to Belgian youth.

Aynard Maynard Branmen America Red Cross Red Cross Maynard William Stelifield Maynaed M James Mahoney Moss Edith Foster Mary Doyle Chhildren Belgium Junior Red Cross

Proceeds of Relief Fund Show Announced at Strand Theatre

Maynard Textile Council reports a benefit show to aid the Unemployed Relief Fund at the Strand Theatre on Friday November 13. The theatre management donates the entire receipts for that day to the Council and appeals to Labor friends to buy tickets to support the cause.

The Maynard Textile Council Wries Strand Theatre Friend of Labor

Maynard World War Veteran Dies at 37

Maynard Joseph Staders aged 37, a World War veteran of 4 Wall Court, died at midnight after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Mia, Pauline Staders, and a sister in Poland. The funeral will be at St Con h is church at 8 o'clock.

Maynard Joseph Staders Wall Court Mia Pauline Staders Poland St Conheis’s Church o’clogKa

Maynard Legion Auxiliary Plans Turkey Whist Event

Maynard Legion Auxiliary arranged the annual Turkey Whist party for November 16 at Odd Fellows hall banquet room to benefit Legion Welfare. Esther Smith chairs the committee with Grace Sweeney elected Middlesex County Auxiliary Council historian. Christmas party planned for December. donation to the State Legion Christmas fund approved to aid veterans in hospitals.

Maynard Legion Auxiliary Odd Fellows Hall Esther Smith Grace Sweeney Eleanor Sherdan Eva Evers Middlesex County Legion Auxiliary Council Somerville Mss Sweeney Maynard Minnie Downey Maynard Auxiliary Maynard Post Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary

Accident in Maine Hunting Trip Wounds Brother in Law

In Patten Maine during a hunting trip a rifle discharged accidentally wounding George Maker in the thigh. Maker, a Hyde Park resident, was treated at Aroostook hospital in Houlin Maine and reported not seriously injured. Joseph Smith of West Concord, a veteran firefighter, presided over Cambridge Fire Department affairs at the annual meeting.

Sudbury Everett Thaynes George Maker Hyde Park Maine Patten Aroostook N Houlin Joseph Smith West Concord Cambridge Fire Department Boston

Resignation of Elev enth district director noted

Marlboro club women lament the resignation of Mrs. Charles A Stockbridge, Elev enth district director in her second year. She was a fluent speaker and conscientious in duty. Mrs Warren C Fuller appointed to fill Stockbridge’s unexpired term.

Marlboro—Club Charles A. Stockbridge Stockbridge Warren C Fuller Charlotte Stockbridge

Acton Agricultural Association annual gathering

The Acton Agricultural Association held its annual meeting in Acton town hall with 110 members and guests dining after speeches by state officials. Officers were elected for the coming year and longtime President Goward pledged continued effort toward advancing agriculture and the association’s fair.

Acton Agricultural Association Acton L. A. Sebastian Randall M. Woodworth Webster S. Blanchard George S. Tucker, Jr Robert M. Bowen Howard J. Billings Clarence N. Goward Webster S. Blamchard Dr. R. Woodworth Frank Macone W. Burton Harvey H. E. Griffin A. P. Simpson Peter A. Jensen George S. Tucker Cashier Acton Fair Dwinnell, Wright & Co Boston W. Ray Darling H .A. Hovey Con Tony Soares South Acton Albert P. Durkee Fred L. Burke Albert Batley Maynard Charles F. Haines The Commonwealth A. W. Lombard State Weare of Agricultural L. B. Boston State Department Pres. Trust Middlesex North Agricultural Association George A. Richardson Charence N. Howard Georg. A. Richardson Bertram K. Hall Kneene L. Hall

Masonic Installation Set for Maynard Charles A Welch Lodge

The Maynard Charles A Welch Lodge AF and AM will install officers at Mason ic Temple on Thursday November 12. Dudley H Farrell past grand master will conduct the ceremony aided by Frank H Hilton past senior grand warden and grand marshal. Officers to be installed include Cavin A Taylor master Theron A Lowden senior warden Harold A Merriam junior warden Rev Preston R Crowell chaplain Frank R Rowe marshal Harvey N Fairbank senior deacon Edmund S MacPherson junior deacon Charles I Gray senior steward Albert A Tallant junior steward Wallace Priest organist William K Walters inside sentinel Richard Allen Tyler.

Maynard Charles A Welch Lodge AF & A M Masonic Temple Dudley H Farrell The Masons of Massachusetts Frank H. Hilton Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Cavin A Taylor Theron A. Lowden Harold A Merriam Preston R Crowell Frank R Rowe Harvey N. Fairbank Hkdmund

Miss Foss Speaks on Veterans Service at West Concord Club

Miss Eugenie M. Ross of Concord state president of the American Legion Auxiliary of Massachusetts spoke at the West Concord Woman's Club meeting on today’s service to World War veterans. She recalled Armistice Day events and noted 13 000 American women who enlisted. A memory moment honored Emma Browning Leland, a charter member and past president who has died since the last meeting.

West Concord Eugenie M. Ross Concord S Parley American Legion Auxiliary Massachusetts Emma Browning Leland Murdock McLeod Silas Bean J. P. Allen

Benefit Show For Unemployed at Magneta Theatre

Magneta The Peoples Theatre in association with the Hoover National Committee for Relief of the Unemployed presents a benefit show. Cast includes Lewis Stone Doris Kenyon and Chisios Butterfield Tuesday November 24. Proceeds go to the Unemployed Relief Committee. Barton Coughinmans State plans to hold similar events in Compton.

Peoples Theatre Hoover National Committee For Relief of the Reais Lewis Stone Doris Kenyon Chisios Butterfield New Barton Coughhinmans Weer Peoples

Takes Escaped Prisoner After Stiff Battle

Walter Anderson an escaped prisoner from a New Hampshire jail was captured Sunday after a stiff battle with Patrolman John Connors on Summer street. He was cornered between dwellings after a chase from the high school yard and subdued following kicks. Anderson, lodged in the local jail, awaits transfer to the Sheriff from Claremont New Hampshire.

Mraynard Walter Anderson New Hampshire John Connors Anderson Summer Street Congard Street Claremont N. H Maynard Connor

Court Installation Held by Catholic Daughters in Concord

Concord Catholic Daughters of America held an installation in Odd Fellows hall on Nov 3. New officers include Grand Regent Mrs Florence Myisman and Vice Grand Regent Miss Heled Krukanis, with Miss Mary Christian as President Pro Tempore and Mrs Florence King as financial secretary among others. District Deputy Mrs Elizabeth Hennessey officiated with Marian O Mara and Father Ryan assisting. Retiring Grand Regent Wy Cornelia Bedford received a necklace, and officers were honored with gifts and bouquets in court colors.

Concord Our Lady Help OF Christians Catholic Daughters of America Odd Fellow's Hall Florence Myisman Mary Christian Heled Krukanis Jatietta Carr Julia Lawton Florence King Binaneial Secr Mars Fitzpatrick May Baret Hearn Monitor Dor Jagling Mary A Fitzpatrick Lillian Languin Agnes Powers Elizabeth Hennessey Belmont Marian O'Mara Father Ryan Fy Donahug Prient Cornelia Bedford Hennesses Florence Krisman

Jointly Install New Officers At VOROW Headquarters

Maynard Post and Vetpots of deur ele Wars and Austiers plan a joint installation at VOROW headquarters on Wednesday evening November 15 at 7. Chesley McKenzie of Maples county councilor and others will supervise the ceremony. New officers include Michael Towler commander, Joly Peterson senior vice commander, Harold Hanson junior vice commander, John Siesson officer of the day, Edward Hoffman naval warrant, William Urindley adjutant, Herbert Comeau chaplain.

Maynard Post Deur Ele Wars Austiers Willow Vorow Wessday Chesley MckKenzie Maples County Maynard Michael Towler Commader Joly Peterson Vicr Harold Hanson John Siesson Edward Hoffman Aval Wermascter William Urindley Herbert Comeau

The New Lady Bantock Stirs Concord Theatre Crowd

The Concord Woman's Club hosted The New Lady Bantock at Veterans Building with two evening shows to aid Hindman Ship Fund. The farce follows a concert singer who marries a nobleman to discover her vast, comic clan of relatives led by a bossy butler.

Concord Woman’s Club Wilsall Lady Bantock Vermele New Zealand Grogan Columbus Freemantle Lady Ban

Sudbury Item Service Observed as Community Day

Sunday, November 15th at 11 will be observed as Community Day at the First Parish Meeting House. All present will be asked to participate in the service whether members of any church or at large. The silver service of the Parish will be sped. Gervage 9h 12

Grange Sale Planned for November 13 in Maynard

Maynard Grange schedules its annual Pre-Christmas sale on Friday November 13 at Concord Street venue. Local Grangers from Wet Concord Lexington and surrounding areas provide prizes and entertainment with sewing and craft items, candies and aprons on sale. Proceeds aid Grange activities as members prepare for the season. A Civil War veteran and first barber in Maynard, a longtime resident, died this week.

Maynard Woburn Needuam Wet Concord Lexington Masnard Grane Margaret Hird Concord Street Manes Leva Smith Adina Howe Aoi Bowtie Tood Margaret Writes Candy Grace Viteke Saneh George Miller Myre Sheridan Adelaide Sims Mastard Grange Wa Marion Whitney Mildred Mabel Martin Frank Cause James M. Sawyer Clinton Vsage Assabet Mill

Fire damages Cambridge cottage. oil stove blamed

A fire yesterday morning damaged the cottage owned by Al Chalk of Cambridge in the Pine Lake district. A nephew of the owner was sleeping inside. Authorities think an oil stove caused the blaze.

al Chalk Cambridge Pine Lake District

Armistice Day Parade Led By Legion and Auxiliary

A large delegation from the Legion and Auxiliary and local veterans joined the Armistice Day parade in Lowell. Ernest Lyman Mills led parade duties from Legion headquarters as Rev. Charles Donahue and Rev. Rey Fyoss gave sermons and remarks at St Bridget’s and St George churches. Selectman Irwin and other local officials attended the ceremony at the high school auditorium.

Mars Mars East Ernest Lyman Mills Legion Headquarters Legion St. Brigeevs Cadets Mof Tie Legion Joseph Dineen DeMars Pest Lowell Mieht Selectman Irwin Leo Witte Jem William Simith Be Cree Ey

Maynard textile strike widens as mill faces shutdown

The Maynard Woolen mill, amid a workers strike in its second week, has shut down operations. Overseers are laid off or reassigned, with some employees discharged. A strike relief center provides donations and meals to 21 families. A benefit moving picture show and a dance are planned as leaders push for peacetime lines at the gates.

Manade -Shiers CS Kempleron Residento Mensger Toe Aesber Malix New Cooperidion Masnard Citizens cC Committee Padiedt Meml Hefeld Parker Street Oslal Hildo Masnard May Pere Rian Ryan Priel Pere Peter

South Acton Athletic Association Forms With Charter Members

R W Piper leads the South Acton Athletic Association which begins with a charter membership of 30. Officers include Ralph W Piper and Frank T Holland with a large board and multiple committees for finance membership field and entertainments.

South Acton Lcon Frank T Holland Entertain Committee Carl C Flint Heo J Bllings Clare Milbery Kcity

Sudbury ARC Drive Opens to Boost Local Funds

Sudbury Cross Chapter chair Mrs Charles A Brackett announces the annual fund drive began November 8. She seeks volunteers to help solicit contributions and asks residents to respond. Contact details and house visit invitations appear in local notices.

Sudbury Charles A. Bett Sudbury Cross Chapter Brackett Forteers Old Sudbury Road Bore

Concord Editor Addresses League at Tuesday Meeting

Maynard Wentworth editor of the Concord Journal spoke at the Men s League meeting held Tuesday in the Union Congregational Church. His address drew the largest audience the League has seen and was welcomed by Harry Larkin as the League introduced the speaker.

Maynard Wentworth Concord Journal Uiion Harry Larkin

Weekend Fire Briefs and Evening Talk at hotel Somes

Sudbury student Carolyn Guptill from Kott Academy in Andover wags over the weekend. Fire Department responded twice to wash fires with slight damage in Southbury and North Sudbury. Ralph Adams Cram spoke on "A Byzantine Pilgrimage" at the Hotel Somes afternoon event introduced by Mrs Willig Burke. Mrs Frances T presided at the tea table.

Carolyn Guptill Kott Academy Andover South Eeebury North Sudby Ralph Adams Cram Willig Burke Frances T

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