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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1931

Page

4

Marlboro Enterprise Post Office and Subscription Notice

The Marlboro Enterprise announces its mailing address at 1 Liberty Street Marlboro Massachusetts and notes its status as a second class matter with publication details. It lists delivery areas including Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford and subscription rates for six months.

Liberty Street Marlboro Mass Postoffice Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford

Red Cross Call for Renewed Support and Membership

Community appeal urges renewed Red Cross memberships before Thanksgiving. Emphasizing national service and disaster aid, the appeal notes the organization’s readiness to help victims of fire, flood, and calamity and asks readers to support its work and humanity’s opportunity.

American Red Cross Philaanthrop Martoro and Hudson Traedy

Value of Farm Cooperatives in Agriculture

The article argues that agricultural cooperatives provide stable prices and bargaining power for farmers, especially in dairy, citing Dairymen’s League Cooperative Association. It urges constant participation and dues payment to weather price swings and prevent bankruptcy during downturns.

Mae Dairymen’s League Cooperative Association

Prohibition Debate and Economic Views Amid Tax Shift Talk

The excerpt discusses work moralities and savings in the United States, debating whether liquor return and saloon reopenings are worth the faults of prohibition. It notes concern over tax shifting and investment stability, mentioning officials and economic evaluation in a charged public discourse.

Municipal tax burdens spark reform drive in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Record notes the city lacks funds with $750,000 borrowed to meet payrolls while October 1. In Pittsburgh, Chamber of Commerce and Builders Association push retrenchment to cut waste and avoid higher taxes. Officials warn drastic cuts are needed to protect home building and industry.

Philadelphia Record Hadley

The Progressive Merchant as Community Asset

Reader views argue that merchants who embrace advertising boost town business while those who shun modern methods risk closure. The piece contends successful retailers will use print advertising to grow in coming years.

Rade Smit Stos

Barter Considered as Money Fades in Wheat Trade

The piece discusses trading wheat with Brazil for coffee and notes corn and wheat being accepted in lieu of cash. It laments money's changing role and suggests a temporary return to barter or commodity exchange, with government bonds possibly guiding exchanges.

Brazil

Choir Serves Church Supper in South Acton Night

The Congregational church choir hosted a supper at the vestry on Friday November 6 to aid church welfare. Committee members included Mrs Frank A Merriam and Mrs Jennie K Tuttle with Mrs William Stokes and others. waiters were local Sunday school girls.

South Acton Congregational Church Frank A. Merriam Jennie K Tuttle Mieses Ole Ethel Granberg William Stokes Frank A Merriam Harold A. Merriam Moss Florence A. Merriam Vrenila Gorton Mildree Louise Thesen Ruth Flint Bernice Downie Edith Johnson Allen Foster Albert Young Maynard Grauston Malden Williams Rokes

Major Murray Transferred To Philadelphia

Major Paul Murray of the U S Army is transferred from the 9th Infantry at Fort Sam Houston Texas to Philadelphia for duty with the Organized Reserves of the 79th Division. His home is Concord Massachusetts and he was commissioned in 1913 and graduated from the Command and General Staff School Fort Leavenworth in 1923.

Boston Paul Murray Infantry U.S A Concord Mass 9Th U.S. Infantry Fort Sam Houston Texas Philadelphia 79Th Division War Department Murray Command and General Staff School Fort Leavenworth Kansas

Senator Moyse attacks Registrar power over licenses

Senator Moyse accuses Registrar Morgan Ryan of abusing power after 765 licenses were suspended last week. He urges a bill granting drivers a hearing before license revocation and defends aiding a non constituent whose license was suspended without due process. Moyse defends his record while calling for accountability and impartial hearings.

Registrar of Morgan Ryan George Moyse Hucson Moyse Russia America Senate Regstrar Ryan United States Commonwealth Furhermore Registry of Motor Vehicles Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles Parker South Shore

Acton High Remains Undefeated After Chelmsford Win

Acton High football stays unbeaten in four games with a 12 to 6 victory over Chelmsford. Stevens threw to Thompson for the tying score and later Thompson intercepted a pass for the winning touchdown as Acton edged ahead late.

Acton High Chelmsford Acton Stevens Thompson

My Dream of A Legionnaire

Poem by Donald Kierstead describes a WWI battlefield dream with a Legionnaire aiding a wounded captain. It urges readers to join the American Legion and attend the Post meeting to hear the thump on the stair.

Donald €. Kierstead A. L Waltham, Mass Legionnaire

West Acton Notes and Scout Activities in November

At the November 18 meeting of the Winona Rebekah Lodge Mrs Addie Briggs led the Take a Trip Party. Jane Knight joins as scout instructor and lieutenant for the local troop. Needlewoman Proficiency Badge tests passed by Mrs Cameron Elizabeth Oelschlegel and Barbara Jenks. Laundress badge tests set for November 18 by Mrs Mabel Jenks. Woman's Club hosted a color travelogue of Cape Cod with Edwin A Freeman presenting 130 slides. Upcoming Acton Massachusetts Woman's Club program on November 11 in Acton Centre. Mrs Rossie Winchester plans winter in Miami.

Winona Rebekah Lodge Addie Briggs Jane Knight West Concord Russell Graffte Cameron Elizabeth Oelschlegel Barbara Jenks Mabel Jenks Trop Committee Woman's Club Cape Cod Edwin A. Freeman Cape Acton Massachusetts Woman’s Club Acton Centre Rossie Winchester Miami

First Baptist Church Events and Sunday Schedule

The First Baptist Church led by Rev. Arthur Jeffries announces a Thursday Ladies Circle at 3 pm with a Missionary program "School Days" and a Thanksgiving Offering for local church funds. The Bible school packs a box for Baptist Seaman's Bethel, Boston, and Sunday services feature a Divine Keeping sermon and a drama on Who Is My Neighbor.

First Baptist Church West Acton Arthur Jeffries Bible School Baptist Seaman's Bethel Boston Elizabeth Hall Christian Endeavor

Oven Cooked Meal Menu From Miss Skurling

Devoted to an oven baked multi dish menu serving five, with notes on doubling for ten. Recipes include split pea soup ham glaze creamed celery candied potatoes and gingerbread with marshmallow sauce. Oven heat 400 degrees and staggered timings guide preparation.

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