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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1932
Page
1
The West Concord Woman's Club opened its season with Princess Tovanoff sharing experiences from Bolshevik Russia and singing Russian folk songs. Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers attended, praising the club and noting the event as a promising, festive gathering.
Elizabeth Lowe aged 74 died at her home on Spring Lane after a long illness. Born in Liverpool she came to the U United States at age three and lived in Maynard 45 years. Survived by son Joseph and brother James Wall Taunton. Funeral from her home with a high mass at St Bridget's Church. Burial in St Bridget's Cemetery. Bearers named Irwin Punch Rourke Carpenter Chidley.
Athletic Dance Oct. 29 will be held at George Washington Auditorium to benefit the A A treasury. Comeau's orchestra provides music. Arrangements are led by Frances Fearns Florence Hastings Elizabeth Mahoney Lois McCleary Elva Nyholm Anna Swanson Lillian Sullivan and others.
The 56 members braved a storm to attend the Sudbury Woman's Club meeting where Russell Crooks of Lincoln spoke on pottery making. Luther Cutting of Wayland presented stereoscopic pictures of ancient pottery. tea and sandwiches followed hosted by Mrs Harvey N Fairbanks.
Intentions of marriage have been filed at the town clerk’s office for Olga Matucz daughter of Ignati Matucz of Glendele Street and Victor Conza son of Celestino Conza of Fountain Street Framingham also Lena Mattina of Washington Street Quincy and Joseph Buscemi of Butler Avenue Maynard.
Miss Jeanette Cavers Johnston wed Raymond Oswald Drechsler at the Methodist church in Maynard on Saturday evening. The ceremony featured a choir and a large gathering from nearby towns. After a reception at the bride's home the couple left for a wedding trip to Washington DC and the South. They will reside at 2 Bent Avenue.
Maynard F J DeMars Post A L elected officers at a Thursday night meeting at Legion headquarters Stow Post guests attended The new officers are Edward Johnston commander William Hanson vice commander Rev Kason Cross chaplain Leo White Finance Officer George Binns adjutant Harold Sheridan historian and Michael Rynkvitz sergeant at arms.
Maynard Grange plans its regular meeting in Grange hall on Thursday night October 29 with a 6 30 supper led by Annie Floyde. Seven candidates will receive the third and fourth degrees, to be conferred by the Ladies degree team led by A J Bourke and by the officers. An Education Aid March Hallowe en games and a smile by Charles Shattuck are on the program. The November meeting shifts because of the Grange minstrel show, with performances November 9 10 and officer elections on November 17.
Charlotte J Ryder Bowker widow of William H Bowker died at her Boston home on Saturday October 15 after a long illness. The couple spent many summers in Concord at Nashawtue Reid and left strong ties in the town. Their son Horace, long-time New Yorker and president of the American Agricultural Chemical Company, and daughter Mrs Gordon Hutchins of Concord survive.
John Bucher will address the men’s club on Tuesday November 1 with an instructive and delightful presentation titled Medieval Germany. He will illustrate his talk with colored pictures as a feature event of the season.
Auxiliary Bishop Francis J. Spellman confirms 220 boys and 65 girls at St. Bridget's and St. Casimir's in Maynard on a Monday afternoon. The ceremonies feature choral pieces and Benediction with priests aiding the service. Student sponsors are listed as Joseph Dineen for boys and Eva Tucker for girls.
Twenty five members dined on Thursday night as Paul Eckes led the meeting in Sudbury. President Gillette oversaw business and B M Johnson announced the club entertainment committee’s plan for Shooting the Stars at the town hall Friday November 4, with Framingham High principal Magoun delivering a moving pictures talk on student life.
Maynard Johnson a 54 year old Finland born resident of Maynard was found dead by hanging in his attic Saturday night after being missing since Sunday. Police officers John Connors Jr. and Frank Downey located the body. Dr N M Hunter medical examiner ruled suicide. Johnson widow died three years ago and he had attempted drowning last June. Survived by four daughters Jennie Impi Hilga Alice and three sons John Eric Elmer. services held at Finnish Congregational Church with Rev J Rinta. burial at Glenwood Cemetery.
The Helping Hand Society of the West Concord Union Church met in church parlors with President Mrs Josephine Pearce presiding. They announced a supper on November 17 and voted to hold a weenie roast at Higgins Farm, West Concord, October 28. Hostesses were Mrs Rose Parker, Mrs Melvin Watson and Miss Josie Hopkins.
M Fred O'Connell former Fitchburg mayor and Democratic candidate for Congress visited and met with the local committee. A rally is set at Parker Street Hall Wednesday Oct 26 at eight to hear speakers Frank Altonen Frank Sheridan Jessie Waterman Brooks Stephen Garrity and Paul Mogan. OConnell says district Democrats are united with pledges of support from primary candidates and messages from Joe Casey. He will speak Wednesday night focusing on the campaign and patriotism.
A Republican rally to women run by women but with men welcome will be held at the Masonic banquet hall on Monday afternoon October 21 at 2 o clock. Refreshments will be served. The local committee includes Mrs Charlotte Stockbridge and several other active local women. Speakers will be Judge Hannigan of the Republican club Esther Andrews of Brookline Miss Margaret McGill Jacob Asher and Harry Ray.
Tickets issued for two Hallow e en dances at Stow Country Club October 29 dinner dance with buffet, and October 31 costume party run by Jack Harvey with prizes. Monday event closes at 2am. Reservations already made for dinner parties before the dance. A good time is assured.
A large crowd at West Concord Union Church enjoyed a home cooked supper and a lively address by Ex Mayor Edwin Child of Newton. Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone welcomed attendees as Mrs Burleigh S Pratt and Mrs Benjamin Derby provided music.
Stewart Beach son of Mr and Mrs Albert Beach of West Acton wed Shirley Stoddard Hardy daughter of Mr and Mrs Win Hardy of Springfield and Enfield at Enfield Congregational Church in front of about two hundred guests The ceremony was conducted by Rev John Curtis with relatives and friends in attendance The couple will reside in Enfield with many guests from Acton Springfield Fitchburg New York Connecticut and Missouri The bride wore an ivory gown with high waist and train The reception followed at the bride’s summer home and a banquet was hosted by local engineers later.
Maynard reports 2677 registered voters with 228 new adds since August and a near even split between genders. The town tops previous records as voters prepare for the national election with Rep. Leslie W. Sims and Frank S Sheridan both from Maynard. Local rallies are planned by Republican and Democratic committees before November 8. Names of new registrants listed, including residents on Main Street and Parmenter Avenue.
Concord High edged Stoneham 14 13 at Emerson Playground to claim its first Middlesex County League win. Tripoli Di Cicco scored 13 points and paced the rally as Concord overturned a late deficit with a grinding ground attack and a decisive fourth period touchdown drive.
Sudbury officials and Republicans from Marlboro Framingham Waltham Hudson and others gathered at Sudbury Town Hall for a Republican Rally and Reception urging support for the GOP ticket from top to bottom. Speakers including Rev George H Clark and George Dale touted Hoover’s presidency and reelection as a priority, with cautions about independents.
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