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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1931

Page

4

Centralization debate hurt Lawrence woolen mills shift

The Lawrence area faces the downturn from centralizing manufacturing. American Woolen moves machinery from Lawrence to Nooski, Enfield and other mill cities to cut costs. The article notes labor cost disparities, unseasonable weather, and social strain from factory shifts, with a bleak vignette on unemployment and hardship.

American Woon Co Lawrence Eefforts America Woolen Save Tence Utc Witwoski Vermont Providence Louis Wille Enfield New Agera Rence Boston

Marlboro Enterprise publication details and offices

The Marlboro Enterprise lists its office at 1 Liberty Street Marlboro Massachusetts and notes weekly publication. It states ownership by Enterprise Press Incorporated and Second Class Matter status with historical post office registration and subscription rates.

Liberty Street Marlboro Mass Enterprise Ress, Incorporated Postoffice

Educator Week Report on Shifting Schooling Averages

Federal figures show schooling gains between 1914 and 1931 with two extra years of schooling for the average youth. Other data compare class sizes and high school and college access, noting higher odds of pursuing secondary and higher education over time.

Federal Bureau of Education Coure Todes Loe Loto

Thanksgiving Proclamations and Calls for Sacrifice and Charity

President Hoover's Thanksgiving proclamation praises abundant harvests and peace, urging spiritual growth and self denial as a remedy for adversity. It argues saving comes through sacrifice, notes widespread worry, and contrasts domestic abundance with hunger in China, India, and parts of the world.

Hoover Mms

Concord Police Association elects leaders for new year

The Concord Police Relief Association reelected President Cope and Vice President Chie William Yin at the February meeting. Officers listed include Patrolman John Foster as time secretary and other members such as Patre Lian Faward and Reber Po Lawson named among directors.

Cope Pet Chie William Yin Tae Concord Polices Relief Assec Meryaim Seri Mashhad Lesen John Th Foster Patraime boLeette Sheehan Offeicers Uirectora

Frederick Moreau Heads Concord Grange Again

Frederick Moreau was reelected master of Concord Grange for a second term at the annual meeting held last week in Ellis Hall. New officers named include Miss Nettle A. Wells overseer, Arthur Adams lecturer, William Edmunds steward, Allison Clark assistant steward, Mrs Agnes Clark chaplain, Mrs Elizabeth F. Adams treasurer, Mrs Hattie Clark secretary, Joseph Macone gatekeeper, Moreau as Ceres, Miss Hattie Pomona, Mrs Clara Holdlvia Moreau.

Frederic Wire Loo Main Concord Concord Grange Ellis’ Hall Nettle A. Wells Arthur If Adams William Edmunds Allison Clark Agnes Clark Elizabeth F. Adams Hattie Clark Joseph Macone Morreau Ceres Hattie Pomona Clara Holdlvia_ Moreau

Miss Driscoll Speaks Before Woman's Club

Miss Mary Driscoll of the Woman's Department of National Civics Federation spoke at the Concord Woman's Club meeting in Odd Fellows hall last Friday afternoon on "Control of Beamaceney." She stressed early home training shaping character and the need for understanding and help in adolescence. The program featured Miss Wingaret Sheehan, sister Miss Ross, and violin by several performers.

Mary Driscoll National Civics Federaton Concord Odd Fellows Hall Revo Voal Vince Citizens Welfare Committee Moynard Wingaret Sheehan Sane Vesacones Ross May Sale Mons Julia Fon Mion J. KE. Hannon Ional Moby Mura Ce I Missie Fecall Hrostom Mys Os. Walker Vrs J Evisman Provect

Play Readings Held At Concord Woman's Club

Under the drama committees of the Concord Woman's Club the second in the series of play readings occurred Thursday afternoon at Mrs. G. Hollis Blake's home on Nodin Street. A. A. Milne's The Ivory Door was read with Mrs. Whittemore Brown, Mrs. Dake, and Mrs. G. Wilter Vealle participating.

McOrd Concord Woman's Cub G. Hollis Blake Nodin Street A. A. Milne Ivory Whittemore Brown Dake G. Wilter Vealle

West Acton Fire Department Hosts Ladies Night Supper

In West Acton the firehouse hosted a ladies night supper with beans brown bread relishes pies coffee and fruit. Firemen enjoyed whist after the meal as Mrs Addie Briggs Hazelton Perkins Paddock MacGregor Scimair and Mrs Williams assisted. Mrs Wm Lawrence and Free Amberg led scores on eight tables at the Friday whist. George Clapp family moved to a tenement opposite the cigar factory. Mrs Feltus shows improvement living with her son on Central Street.

West Actor Fice Force Add’e Briggs Hazelton Perkins Paddock MacGregor Scimair Williams Wm. Lawrence Free Amberg George Clapp Cigar Factory Feltus William Central Street

First Baptist Church West Acton Sermons on Social Hospitality

The First Baptist Church in West ActonMass invites Sunday worship with morning sermon Social Hospitality and an evening sermon A Seeker and Finder of Pearls Both are aimed at fostering a consciousness of God and guiding believers toward refined Christian living.

Arthur Jeffries

Plein Croll and Edgar Clark Named Officers for Grange

Mrs Plein Croll, pianist, and Edgar Clark head the executive committee of the KOP Three vedas unit and will be installed Tuesday evening June 5. The formerly planned Grange event for last evening was not held. A public whist party will feature the next regular Grange meeting on December 1.

Plein Croll Edgar Clark

Hall Hartwell Wedding in Stoughton Mass

West Acton residents Mr and Mrs Bertram E Hall announce the marriage of their younger daughter Frances to Charles Alonzo Hartwell Jr of Littleton on November 20 in Stoughton Mass. Rev Luther Morris officiated the double ring ceremony at the Stoughton Universalist church. A wedding breakfast followed at Weber Duck Inn Wrentham. The couple plan to reside in Littleton after a brief wedding trip. Frances Hartwell, lifelong West Acton resident, educated in local public schools, active socially, previously with Field and Cowles Ins Co Boston. associates hosted a shower with gifts of cut glass pewter and roses.

West Acton Bertram E. Hall Frances Charles Alonzo Hartwell, Jr Littleton Stoughton Mass Luther Morris Stoughton Universalist Church Weber Duck Inn Wrentham Miss Hartwell Field Cowles Ins. Co Boston

Lost Deposit Book No 24913 Notice

The Middlesex Institution of Law announces a missing Deposit Book numbered 24913. Payment on the book is stopped pending further instruction or recovery.

Middlesex Institution of Law

Marlboro Man Hit By Bullet Through Car Window

Alfred Montgomery, 64, of 107 Prospect Street reports to state police that while driving on the Boston port raid in Sudbury between two crossings a rifle bullet penetrated the rear of his car and tore through the windshield. He claimed there were no shots fired nearby and suggested a stray rifle hunter may be responsible. The hole was about the size of a billiard ball. Montgomery was eastbound toward Marlboro when the impact occurred and stopped to search. no shooter was seen. He reported the incident to a state trooper on the way to Marlboro.

Ler Worrie Alfred Montgomery Sudbury Marlboro Prospect Street Boston Montgomery

Editor Thanks Maynard for Editorial on Mills and Taxes

A Maynard Enterprise editor letter applauds the recent editorial on the Assabet Mills crisis. The writer urges stakeholders to consider higher taxes as preferable to no work, notes officials of American Woolen Co. alongside civic duty, and reminds that circumstances alter cases.

Maynard Enterprise Maynard American Woolen Co

Concord Rotary Club Luncheon Delivers School Field Work

Concord Rotary Club met at Colonial Inn with President Burleigh L. Pratt presiding. Howard G. Hawkes, physical director in Concord Schools, gave an illuminating account of his work in the schools.

Concord Concord Rotary Club Colonial Inn Burleigh L. Pratt Howard G. Hawkes

Concord Church to Hold Morning Service and Endeaor Night

W Concord Union Church invites congregants to a morning service at 10 30 with a sermon titled The Liberal ity of Poverty The program includes church school at noon and a Community Sunday night with Warren A Bish district attorney as speaker The Senior Society of Christian Endeavor meets at 6 pm

Maynard Methodist Mills Epworth Union League Alfred W Stone Society of Christian Endeavor Trict Warren A Bish

Marlboro School Torchlight Parade Prepares Rally

Marlboro High School students, led by Boy Scout bands, will stage a torchlight parade at 7 PM along main streets. A pep rally in the Assembly Hall will follow, with civic leaders including Mayor Charles F. McCarthy and Supt. Ernest P. Carr attending to support the football team facing Hudson High at Riverside Park tomorrow morning.

Marlboro Marlboro High School Te High School Hudson High Riverside Nick Hudson Ernest P. Carr Charles F. McCarthy Charles F. Lyons Winfield Temple James M. Hurley Leonidas E. Martel Fred Williams Henry Haker Southboro the Holy Cross Arthur Burns Manhattan College Grid Joseph McCook

Hawes Elected Sudbury Grange Master with New Officers

L Roy Hawes was elected master of the Sudbury Grange. Other officers chosen include overseer Henry G Garfield lecturer Bernice O Clark steward Donald F Conroy assistant steward Herman Austin chaplain Rev George H Clarke treasurer David Baldwin secretary Hope W Baldwin safe keeper J Laurence Devoll Ceres Verna G Barton Pomona Jessie W Garf ic lora Gertrude M Davis lady assistant steward Catherine Laburee pianist Miyra F Baldwin Executive committee Ralph H Barton. Next range session will be Dec 1.

Sudbury Roy Hawes Sudbury Grange Henry G. Garfield Bernice OO. Clark Donald F. Conroy Herman Austin George H Clarke David §. Baldwin Hope W. Baldwin J. Laurence Devoll Ceres Verna G. Barton Pomona Jessie W. Garfic Gertrude M. Davis Catherine Laburee Miyra F. Baldwin Ralph H. Barton Srange

Boston Globe writer Powers speaks at church Men's Club event

James H. Powers of the Boston Globe addressed the Men's Club at the Congregational church during Thursday’s meeting, delivering remarks on community affairs and journalism.

James H. Powers The Boston Globe Congregational Church

Marlboro Woman Mary A Greene Dies After Illness

Mary A Greene aged 77 of Marlboro died this morning at 1 o clock at her home after months of illness. Born in Marlboro to David and [undetermined] Lee she lived here most of her life and later resided in Berlin. She married Alonzo K Green and later returned to Marlboro living with daughter Marian Stephenson. Survived by two sons Edward F of Burlington and Fred A of Kingston four daughters Edith Lasselle Jessie Stephenson and Marian Stephenson. Funeral at her late home this afternoon at 2 with Frank F Child directing. interment in Berlin.

Marlboro Stephenson Edward F Burlington Fred A Kingston Feldie Frank F Child Berlin

Mrs Carville Passes Away After Months Illness

Marlboro Mrs Anne Perpesa Carville died after a monthlong illness at her Grantcourt home. Born in Clinton Mass she moved to Marlboro 22 years ago. She belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion and was active at Immaculate Conception Church. Survived by husband two daughters Rose and Mrs Michael Smith and two sons Joseph and John. Funeral Friday at 9 from Immaculate Conception Church with parish cemetery interment under John P Rowe.

Marlboro Anne Perpesa Carville Grantcourt Clinton Mass Ladies Auxiliary Immienite Conception Church Rose Michael Smith Westboro Joseph John Peston Immaculate Conception Chures John P. Rowe

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