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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1931
Page
2
A short verse titled We Are Thankful For This Day expresses gratitude to divine providence and fellow men. The poem invokes unity and endurance through hardship, ending with a note of peace framed by a personal address to Frederick Ashbourne Sealey of 19 Maple Street Maynard Massachusetts.
Hundreds of students and townspeople attended a monster pre Marlboro rally sponsored by the Tro Club. The event featured a turkey banquet by the Rotary Club, remarks by school officials and politicians, and a parade through Main Street as the football squad received moral backing despite a mediocre season.
A town hall event saw ninety six whist tables with many spectators. Food auctions added to the parish fund as prizes were awarded to numerous winners including Wil Vai McNally James Ford Homveld Annie McDermott and Peter Sharon among others. a committee of local women organized the games and prizes while clergy Rev O Neill and Rev Cuadhurry announced winners.
Cambridge, Nov 24 The will of Carsie G Leavitt of Marlboro who died July 4 at her Marlboro home came before Judge John C Leggat in the Middlesex Probate Court on the question of its allowance An attempt by several heirs to have jury issues framed was made but on motion of Atty Frank P O Donnell of Marlboro counsels Wright of
The Sundbury Woman's Club met in Memorial church vestry in South Sudbury with a large attendance. Presiding was Miss Willis, president. After business, "America the Beauti ful" was sung. Mrs Carolyn Bixby gave a demonstration lecture on "Foods and Their Preparation" under the American Home Department. The next meeting is Dec 2 at Mrs Charles H Way's home with a speaker from the state Federation.
About 200 people gathered at South Acton Exchange Hall on the evening of the 17th for a grocery whist event hosted by the South Acton Athletic Association. Prizes were donated by many locals and winners included Grace B Flint, J A Farrar South Acton and Mrs Hannah Foley among others.
Community merchants across Marlboro unite for a month long Christmas Gift Festival offering free merchandise gifts and substantial cash prizes. Coupons earned with every dollar of purchases unlock chances to win, with posters in stores guiding shoppers to participate. Christmas Eve drawings will award gifts or cash to selected patrons, while extensive store decorations and street lighting enhance the festive mood.
Two plays will be presented in the High school Auditorium on Sunday night Dec 6 at 8 o clock. What Men Live By by Leo Tolstoy and The Neighbors by Zona Gale, voted best short play of 1914 by the American Drama League, will be performed by the Young People of St George's Episcopal church. Public is invited.
A fundraising event will charge admission at the door to aid the church roof project. The performance features students under Virs Easton Cross and lists participants including Pauline Newton, Grace Green, Ruth Taylor, Geo. Clayton, Phillip Taylor, and many others. Norvin Laubenstein and Mark Newton are property owners backing the effort, with William Edgar assisting as a dramatic star. Music by Mrs. Victor Salloway, Laura Lent, Alfred Tracey, and Harry Kuntz.
The Maynard Teachers Club an open meeting December 1 at 3 15 PM at the High School Auditorium. Miss Louise Jones of the State Library Department of Education will discuss the relation of School and Library as Roosevelt School teachers lead a Library Institute. Town Library trustees and librarians are invited to attend. An open discussion follows on joint school library interests.
The Maynard Woman's Club hosts Gentlemen's Night at Heh School Auditorium on Monday with Dr David Vaughan of Boston University speaking on American Ideals and international baritone James Houghton performing. Tickets available from committee members.
Theosophical Society figure Krishnamurti, once hailed as the Messiah by Dr. Annie Besant, is said to be severing ties with Besant and the society. He is presently in Ojai, California visiting friend Mr. Beant, after claiming no current connection to Besant or the organization.
Fire department battled a blaze at Tidman's Half Acre near Tidson road in Sudbury yesterday. The cottage owned by M. J. Fercer of 53 Enfield Street Watertown was a total loss with an estimated $1000 in damage. W. Or. Davison, fire warden, oversaw operations.
The marriage of France Bowker of Norid Sudbury and Miss Stephanie Marsinsik of Clinton occurred in Salem New Hampshire on a recent Friday. The couple will reside in Framingham where Bowker has worked five years at an engineering firm.
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