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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1934
Page
3
Concord obituary notes mark of fifty years for Herbert W. Hosmer and Henrietta Maya Hosmer on Lexington Road. The couple celebrated at their home with hundreds of well wishers and a grand cake. Hosmer, 80, retired after long service in Middlesex Institution for Savings.
The Cutler family in East Sudbury shows improvement after injuries. Mr. Cutler, after a car ride, Philip recovering from a broken collar bone, Richard badly injured when a truck tipped while pulling a load on the farm. Memorial Church reported a wood congregation on Thanksgiving Sunday.
Charles Goodnow of Sudbury aged 76 died at home in Kennebunk Maine on October 9. He was born in Sudbury, later moved to Kennebunk and worked in the leatherboard industry. He held many positions of prominence and trust in the town and church. He leaves a wife a son a daughter and four grandchildren.
The Boise Joseph B Ely designated the week of October 21 to 27 as Free Public Library Week urging citizens to visit libraries. Governor’s proclamation calls on boards and librarians to highlight library privileges. New adult fiction titles include Fiddler’s Coin, Turning Tide, The Kitchen Cakes Murder, The End of an Ancient Mariner, The House Across the River, Code of the West, and Amorelle among others.
Mrs Rehewi M Bowen was chosen president of the Garden Club of Concord at the annual meeting hosted by Mrs Hugh Leith on Nashawtive Hill. New officers include Mrs Frederick W Eaton vice president and other key posts. The club reports beautification efforts at Peter Bulkeley School and improvements at Concord Station grounds and parking areas with ERA project support.
Sudbury announces a town hall Republican rally on Thursday evening October 25 with leading state ticket candidates expected. A parade and band concert by the Neged Legion will precede events, with refreshments at the Swedish Tavern. Public is invited. committee led by Percival W. "Dad" Jones oversees arrangements.
A catalog of varied authors and titles including Wodehouse Fleming Dickens Wells Roosevelt and Wharton. The list spans adult and juvenile fiction and non fiction with names such as Christina of Sweden, Davy Crockett, The Adventure of Davy Crockett, On Our Way, Prohibiting Poverty, The Life of Our Lord and other works.
The ceremony took place Friday October 12 at First Parish Meeting House Concord with immediate family present. Nina Wheaton Coggon wed Benjamin Flint Clars as Rev Edward Perry Daniels officiated. The couple will reside on Lowell Road and the bride, secretary at Middlesex School, is a Northaston High School graduate. He is active in Concord clubs and Eastern Star. The issue also lists church services at First Church of Christ Scientist Concord and a Bible lesson topic for October 21.
Early cold conditions and fumbles marred the Concord Saugus high school football game at Emerson Playground. Concord scored first when Edmands fumbled at the eight and Palmer fell on the ball for a touchdown, while Saugus also found the end zone to leave the contest 6-6 at the final whistle.
The annual election of officers for Division 56 A O H was postponed from last week’s meeting at Monument Hall to October 23. The division also received an invitation from Waltham Division to join an Intertown 45 tournament, joining a local 45 event with the Knights of Columbus and Minute Man.
On Tuesday October 9 members of the Young Republican Club of Concord gathered at Otis M Whitney president musketaquid road for a club meeting.
At the Concord meeting of Ralph P Hosmer Camp USWV veterans building, Herbert Vialle presided and announced an indoor carnival for Oct 26–27. Walter Blodgett was named chairman. a public whist party is planned next Wednesday at Werner's hall with beans as a feature. Golf results show Harry J Cook beating Russell Fessenden 4 and 3 in the second division quarterfinal, with other matches in progress.
The first snow of the season fell in Concord and Lexington on Friday with a 35 degree temperature and a chilly northwest wind. Snow came down thick briefly then scattered flakes floated down as it melted on contact, with more showers Saturday leaving the ground white for a time.
Frank Jensick 18 of State Line was arrested about midnight Friday walking on Elm Street by Officers Foster and Finan. He is charged with operating a car without a license and leaving the scene of an accident. He was arraigned Saturday and held on $600 bond as Judge Howard A Wilson continued the case to next Thursday. Police say Jensick drove the car that struck a flashing beacon on Main Street near Thoreau Street and abandoned it a short distance away. The car was allegedly stolen in Winchester.
October announced engagement of Miss Carolyn Whiting Shaw daughter of Mrs. Frederick King Shaw of Mt Vernon Street Boston and the late Dr Shaw to George Wesley Gates son of Mrs. Cyrus Gates of Andover. Shaw is a Concorde High School 1922 graduate and Simmons College class of 1927. Wedding planned for late fall.
The Trinitarian Congregational Church invites all parish women to meet Thursday afternoon at 3 oclock to sew for the fair. A Harvest Supper will be served at 6 30 by Mrs Ole Olssen and committee. Columbus Day was observed in local schools and Fire Prevention Week noted.
Webster defines deal as distributing shares of wealth and property. The Concord Co operative Bank advertises a plan where a small monthly deposit could grow to 500 or 1000 in 3 to 5 years. The ad invites inquiries about deposits and loans for home repairs.
Concord report shows Roger C. Fenn head master of the Fenn School winning the men's singles title over Daniel Keyes by 6 1 6 3. Mixed doubles saw Mrs. Charles G. Edgarton and Mrs. William M. Shedden defeat Mrs Julian W. Ballou and Mrs. Leon K. Foss 6 2 6 1. Priscilla H. Darling again claims the Woman's Championship by defeating Mrs. Leon F. Foss.
Manley Boyce of Lincoln was high scorer and first prize winner at the weekly Elk’s hall whist party in Concord. Organizers Lovell P, George and Harold Tompkins led the event with prize recipients including George H. Byron and several residents receiving consolation tokens.
A promotional ad touts Emerald Oil as a simple home remedy for leg sores and swelling, claiming no operations or injections are needed and users can continue daily routines while it heals sores and reduces pain. The text stresses quick, near-magic results and urges readers to acquire the product.
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