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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1937
Page
4
The article recounts a New York City man known as Hull who was convicted in a second degree murder case and given a twenty year sentence possibly reducible on parole. A separate timing technicality led to a second first degree murder conviction as Hull faced another courtroom verdict and a harsher term.
A humorous note travels from the Carolinas to describe a wild trend dubbed the Big Apple dance. It mixes square dance steps with improvised movements as dancers circle and shout cues while performing improvised spins and kicks. The piece mocks new dance fashions and lightly pokes at social habits and international relations.
A 1920s-advocacy summary notes total veterans disbursements to May 31 reaching 21.9 trillion dollars in today’s value, with more due for World War I and ongoing pensions. It argues war costs dwarf human impact, warns against repeating wars, and questions public appetite for more conflict.
The article argues cautious U.S. handling of the expanding Chinese war, noting 500 Americans at Peiping 700 at Tiensin about 2000 in Hankow and 4000 near Shanghai with another 1000 in other areas. It cites Marines at Shanghai Peiping Tiensin and Senate resistance to withdrawal, urging protection of American lives without US involvement.
Captain R L Reiss of the London Housing Authority says since World War I Britain built 65 000 units housing 300 000 people. He notes nine of ten residents in new dwellings are good tenants and about half of the remaining ten percent improve with good management. The rest pose a problem but homes should still be provided for them. American slum rehabilitation advocates echo this view.
Miss Marion Lester daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Lester will wed Edward Athorn of Forgs Village next Saturday at 4 PM in the Congregational Church Maynard. A reception will follow at Grange Hall and the public is invited. Clothes sale note: Boys Fall Long Pants priced $1.98 at Idea Store's annual school opening sale on Main Street Maynard.
In Haverhill on September 1 a large turnout at a CIO backed meeting voted to withdraw from the Boot and Shoe Workers Union an AFL affiliate and join the United Shoe Workers of America. Workers also formed a committee to persuade colleagues to switch sides amid ongoing labor agitation led by CIO and NY figures. The report notes past union leadership and picket line activity in Newburyport.
A practical guide advises choosing a wardrobe trunk for college use. It discusses using the trunk as an extra closet with compartments for hangers and drawers to help a daughter or son organize clothing for their first year.
Hudson Police report damage to windows in the Jett's block and the Prass Rail. The glass was not cracked or broken but showed deep scratched PS markings.
A well built trunk helps a student keep clothes in order, protecting fabrics and extending their life through the college years and beyond. An initial purchase of a sturdy trunk is recommended to sustain organization and durability.
A rare performance unfolds in Sete with artist Coth Street delivering a distinctive show. The event draws local theatergoers and cultural press, highlighting experimental music and visual elements.
John Cratty of Commonwealth avenue takes his annual vacation from Rise berg Fashion center. Mrs George E Martin and daughter Miss Eleanor of Bicknell street and Miss Anne F Witherbee of Newton street were guests yesterday at the home of Mrs Russell B Tower in Cohasset. A daughter was born August 29 to Mr and Mrs Chester A Tudbury in Cleveland Ohio. Mrs Tudbury was Ruthena Warren, daughter of Mrs Ena Morrison Warren of this city. Rev F X Lariviere of St Marys Church attends a retreat at Brighton Seminary and will return Saturday. Eileen Kaufman of Maplewood avenue spent weeks at a Cape girls camp. Chester Myers and his mother of Newton street returned from a Maine lake trip. Mr and Mrs John Buckley and family, from their Fort Meadow lake camp, will soon return to the Russell House. Emery DesRochers Jr. leaves Monday for Enfield School in New Hampshire. Alicia Moore and Virginia Gray of Maywood New Jersey, vacationing at Maple street, completed a summer course at Simmons College.
Maynard announces the annual school opening sale featuring boys sweaters at one dollar each.
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