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Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1931

Page

1

Maynard pupil wins Massachusetts prize essay on road safety

William L Brindley, 12, of Maynard Junior High, wins first Massachusetts prize in the 10th National Street and Highway Safety Campaign for an essay titled Rewards for Observing Street and Highway Safety Rules. The piece argues safety brings personal happiness and reduces family worry, citing railroad signs and pedestrian rules, with future national prize possibilities.

William L Brindley William Brindley Mill Street Maynard Massachusetts Washington Highway Education Board Mary Doyle Aid School Brindley Catherine Coughlan Loston University Henry Fairbanks Maryknoll Clark Summitt Frances Fearns Mary Coughlan

West Concord P T A to screen a moving picture show

The West Concord Parent Teacher Association plans a two act comedy titled A Successful Calamity by Clare Kummer in Association hall on December 10 and 11 to raise funds for a moving picture projector for visual education. Cast includes Warren B. Goddard Ivan D Servais Mrs Fred T Boyd John B Hendershot Alexander F McEacher Norman L Scherer Beach F Thacher William A Robus C Waldo McWilliams Murdock McLeod Ralph E Hewitt and Miss Mary Murray.

West Concord Clare Kummer William Gillette Warren B. Goddard Ivan D Servais Fred T Boyd John B Hendershot Alexander F McEacher Norman L Scherer Beach F Thacher William A Robus C. Waldo McWilliams Murdock McLeod Ralph E. Hewitt Mary Murray

Rehearsals for A Successful Calamity in Associa tion Hall

Rehearsals of A Successful Calamity to be staged in Association Hall on December 10 and 11 by the West Concord P T A. They are held several times weekly in the Harvey Wheeler school auditorium.

Association Hall West Concord P. T. A Harvey Wheeler School

Hudson Co-operative Bank Shareholders Election Notice

Shareholders receive a notice announcing a 5 percent interest rate on serial shares, maturation times of 142 and 146 months, and costs for maturing shares and a $400 mortgage. The annual meeting to elect Directors is Friday November 27 at 7 p m in Hudson Town Hall, with one vote per shareholder.

Hudson Town Hall A. Be. Truly Ge-Operative

Maynard-Miss Jamieson wedding on Sunday at St. Brigid's

Adelaide Jamieson daughter of George Jamieson Sr and Richard King wed on Sunday at 2 PM in St. Brigid's rectory with Rev George Brennan officiating. Attended by Albert Moynihan and his wife, the bride a Maynard High School graduate, and groom attended local schools and Wentworth Institute. The couple plan a Maine wedding tour with Raymond and Howard Jamieson and will live with the Moynihan family on return. A large group of friends and many wedding gifts noted. The bride wore brown silk crepe with chrysanthemum bouquet. the bridesmaid wore Spanish tile silk crepe with yellow chrysanthemums.

Maine Raymond Howard Jamieson Hartland Howard Raymond Jamieson Moynihan Maynard High School Roeal Schools Wentworth Institute Maton

Red Cross Roll Call Closes on Thursday Maynard Branch

The Maynard Red Cross roll call closes Thursday as members are urged to enroll promptly due to low participation. Mrs William Litchfield chairs Maynard Branch with Mrs James Mahoney heading the 50th Roll Call and a committee including Mrs Charles H. Walker Mrs Charles Keene Mrs Victor Kotila Mrs Howard B. Cage and Mrs Raymond Palmer at P. J. Sullivan Main Street for enrollment.

Maynard Red Cross William Litchfield Maynard Branch James Mahoney Charles H. Walker Charles Keene Victor Kotila Howard B. Cage Raymond Palmer P. J. Sullivan Main Street

Charge Rulings Were Violated

Maynard. At a meeting of the local Board of Health an inspector of the state board of Plumbers and several local plumbers held here this week the local plumbing regulations were under fire. Plumbers charged that sewerage installations were not according to regulations and that work is being done by men not licensed. Mr Cowles of the Health Board, in his opinion, said the plumbers made a good case and the board will give the matter consideration. He expects an adjustment will be made that will prove satisfactory. Lester Cowles, member of the Board of Health, Fred Holt local inspector of plumbing and Joshua Naylor chairman of the Finance committee were among the officials present.

Maynard Board of Health State Board of Plumbers Mr Cowles The Health Board Lester Cowles Fred Holt Joshua Naylor

Concord Cooperative Bank Annual Report Highlights

The Concord Cooperative Bank presents its tenth annual report with a view toward service to the community. Directors reflect that no standout high point this year marks progress, while noting opportunities for continued service in the years ahead. Continued on Page Five.

Concord Cooperative Bank Ito

Maynard Textile Workers Keep Peaceful Lockout Stalemate

The Assabet Mill lockout continues with about 1200 workers idle as taxation dominates the week. Despite protests, Maynard is calm with workers orderly and no demonstrations or picketing. The key issue is a proposed mill property tax reduction. after hearings the Assessors offered ten percent, rejected by American Woolen Company, now before the state Tax Appeals Court. Town officials and counsel plan ongoing discussions while the mill remains closed.

Assabet Maynard American Woolen Company State Court of Tax Appeals George Elson Frank S Binks Charles Irwin Herbert Martin Frank C Sheridan George Stockwell Harry Templeton Assabet Mill Town and Company

Maynard A Auxiliary Whist Event At VFW

A Maynard A auxiliary whist and bridge party at VFW Headquarters drew prizes for Patrick Murray Agnes Driscoll Charities Purcell Annie White Mary Towler Elmer Mattson Edward Hoffman Mr and Mrs Frank Byron Michael Towler Margaret McCarthy Alice Reid and Dorothy Roche. Bridge prizes went to David Hubbard Mildred Hooper Catherine Murray. Another event is planned Friday under the Auxiliary auspices with reduced admission due to conditions.

Maynard VFW Patrick Murray Agnes Driscoll Charities Purcell Annie White Mary Towler Elmer Mattson Edward Hoffman Frank Byron Michael Towler Margaret McCarthy Alice Reid Dorothy Roche David Hubbard Mildred Hooper Catherine Murray

Maynard Grange elects officers at annual meeting

Leon Whitney elected master as Masrucd Grange held its annual meeting in Grange Hall on Thursday. Frank Case as overseer and Adelaide Sink lecturer led a long list of officers including A J Bourke as treasurer Elelema Murtphy secre tary and Eva Smith gate keepers. An Old Folks Concert directed by the leetaper featured Mrs Annie Floyde Orville Tuelod Helen Hird and Adelaide Sime. A social supper followed and a program will be given later with Sterling and Wi coal and a lecture by A. White panel Stier.

Masrucd Grange Grange Hall Leon Whitney Frank Case Adelaide Sink A. J. Bourke Peiatowk Ruissell Nayvbor Mary Lawton Irvin Howe Elelema Murtphy Blazer Bimprits Eva Smith Ceres Mary Powers Pomons Grues Wontney Flora Alice Hird Grace Bourke Annie Mlovde Mister Leetaper Annie Floyde Orville Tuelod Helen Adelaide Sime A. A. Bouwthe Charles Shathael Emile Wit Russell Naxier Aqui Ronmie Ovde Margaret Wattner

DeMolay Observes Parent's Day Service in Maynard

DeMolay Wilson Chapter members attend a Parent's Day observance at Maynard Methodist Episcopal church. Robert Hull leads responsive reading. Ruoff Tompkins delivers scripture and conducts service. members sing The Mace to Pace and other parts. Postlude features organ and benediction by Lyman Mills.

Maynaird Tair Dembots Wilson DeMolea Methodist Episcopal Church Maynard Robert H. Hull Ruoff A. Tompkins Jesson Yenry Ke Robert Hae Theiad Riweed Crees Mace On Qnapter Pyist Mascer Corneisis Richard AL Leeden Kilwin Carlton Jr Robert Hh Arden Atan Fo Piteihr Fynerst Lyman Mills Descor

Maynard Citizens Group Launch Relief Program

Maynard residents are urged to support the Maynard Citizens Committee in its winter relief drive. The group has aided over many families and seeks funds clothes shoes groceries and labor to prevent relief duplication. Corporate pledges and local officials back the effort as mills and employers pledge weekly sums and donations to aid unemployed workers.

Maine man in China finds copy of Concord Enterprise

A Maine native teaching at a government school in Tientsin China writes from Hopei to Concord Enterprise editors. He shares joy at receiving a copy dated September 24, 1980 and sends greetings to Congregational churches, noting North China American Board Mission affiliation and describing the local reception of New England newsprint.

Concord Concord Enterprise China Maine North China American Board Mission North China American Board Hopei Tieusiu Tientsin New Eng Angeles Seattle New England Trenté Arthur G. Robinson

Marlboro Merchants Gift Festival Launches Yuletide Jubilee

Marlboro merchants sponsor a month long Christmas gift festival extending across the town. Stores offer hundreds of gifts and merchandise, inviting patrons to shop during the extended promotional period ending on Christmas Eve.

Marlboro Merchants Marlboro

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William L. Brindley Gladys Ruth Day Milford Cunningham Boston Kenmore Hudson Co-Operative Bank Mrs Richard King Maynard Textile Workers W.F.W Maynard Grange Renm Maynard Citizen's New York Ths James Coughlin United Cooperative Society American Power Co Ward Jeffer American Woolen Co Albet Matthew A. Vance James A. Coughlin O' Harold Morgan Treasuners Enterprise
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