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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1933

Page

2

Bailey of Church to attend regress exhibit Thursday

D Slattery and son from Short Street plan ten weeks vacation Brant Rock. Ilboro Restaurant ownership announces an im meeting tonight at the Club quarters in Hunter at 8 o'clock. Whitman Greenwood engages in Worcester Institute studies as he begins a year of study.

Bailey D. Slattery and Son Short Street Brant Rock Ilboro Fation Club Hunter Whitman Greenwood Sgeanmes Worcester Institute

Local Residents Return From Trips And Visits

Marlboro Mr and Mrs Harry Peltekis and son James of Newton street have returned from a vacation at Salisbury Beach. Mr and Mrs Fmer Holden with their infant daughter Mildred and son Cecil have returned from a trip to St John New Brunswick. Mrs Emily Armitage who has been visiting her daughter Mrs Lever M Craig Lincoln street has returned to her home in Amherst New Hampshire. Rev Edward A Bullock Newton Street has returned from Ocean Park Maine where he attended a conference held there List ween.

Harry Peltekis James Newton Street Salisbury Beach F’mer Holden Mildred Cecil St. John New Herunswick Emily Armitage Trey Lever M. Craig Lincoln Street Amherst New Hampshire Edward A. Bullock Newton Street Tom Ocean Park Maine Ween

Local Residents Return from Summer Trips and Moves

Mr and Mrs Charles A Borden plan to move from 63 Central Street to a William A Rodday property on Pleasant Street. Mrs Jon H Kennedy and daughter Helen just returned from Newburyport. The Heeks enjoy Rhode Island vacation then return to Elim Street. Judkins motor toured Vermont over Labor Day weekend. Dr Guy G Fernald and family spent last week at Kennebunkport Maine with Margaret Fleming. Mrs Frank E Hawks visits her sister in Whitney Point New York. Taft family trip to West Concord and Maine. Hawks visit. Nicol family back on Pleasant Street after summer break. Final Union Summer Service held at First Parish Meeting House with Rev. George L Thurlow preaching Life’s Harvests.

Charles A. Borden Harold Shepard Central Street William A Rodday Pleasant Streets Jon H. Kennedy Helen Newburyport Rhode Island William Heeks Elim Street Harold J. Judkins Vermont Guy G. Fernald John Margaret Flemming Fernald Kennebunkport Miine Frank E. Hawks Pinestreet Robert W Taft Ms. Taft Whitney Point N. Y The Trinitarian Congregational Church

Concord Rod and Gun Club Fourth in Rifle Match

In the interclub small bore rifle match at Camp Curtis Guild Reading Concord Rod and Gun Club finished fourth with 1914 points. The Boston Rifle and Revolver Club won the 20 shot at 50 and 100 yards with 1957, followed by Waltham Rod and Gun Club 1945 and Braintree Rifle and Pistol Club 1943.

Bay State Rifle and Pistol Association Camp Curtis Guild Reading Concord Rod and Gun Club Boston Rifle and Revolver Club Waltham Rod and Gun Club Braintree Rifle and Pistol Club Melrose Fish and Game Club Arlington Rifle Club

Bodfish Wins Opener In Concord Junior Tennis Tour

The Concord Country Club hosts the annual junior tennis tour opener. Sum mer Podfish defeated William Harlow 6 2 in the first round of the boys singles.

Concord Country Club Summer Podfish William Harlow

Life's Mercies Sermon at West Concord Church

West Concord Union Church announces minister Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone will preach Life's Mercies at 10:30 AM on Sunday September 10. Mr Jacob Meder will sing as soloist during the service in West Concord Massachusetts.

West Concord Mass Alfred Wheeler Stone Jacob Meder

First Parish in Concord Service Notice

Reverend Edward P. Daniels will lead the morning service at 11 o clock on Sunday September 10 at First Parish in Concord. The minister will preach.

Concord Edward P. Daniels

Northboro NRA Campaign Opens With Mass Meeting

The NRA consumers campaign in Northboro began with a large rally at Town Hall led by Worcester Chamber of Commerce members. A house to house canvass will urge consumers to join the Blue Ridge movement, with ten captains directing efforts and post office signups to be posted. Bernard Burdett chairs the committee with Postmaster Tierman L. Peinze as clerk.

NRA Worcester Qhember of Commerce Northbore Sea Scout Bugle Bernard (. Burdett Board of Selectmen Tierman L. Peinze

Vestry Meeting At Trinity Church Tonight

The vestry of Trinity Church will hold its regular meeting this evening at o o clock with Rev Walter Tourtellot presiding. Fred W. Aldrich has returned from Harrison Maine where he completed a contract for Ralph J. Allison at his summer home there.

Hely ‘Trinity Church Walter Or. Tourtellot Fred W. Aldrich Harrison Maine Ralph JJ. Allison

Firet Church of Christ Scientist Concord Service Schedule

Sunday service at 10 45 with Sunday school at 7 45 and testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 7 45. Reading room hours 2 to 5 pm weekdays except holidays. September 10 lesson subject Substance. Golden Text Psalm 185 15. Bible citations include Matthew 6 19 21 and Christian Science textbook quotes about treasures, spirit, and heavenly riches.

FIRET Church OF Christ Scientist Concord Churches of Christ, Scientist Earth Mary Baker Eddy Paul John

Frank Pierce 68 Years a Merchant of Concord Main Dam Store

The Concord Enterprise notes Frank Pierce aged 68 celebrates 68 years in business at the same Mill Dam location. A Civil War era shoe dealer, he has served three generations, sold to Ralph Waldo Emerson and Hawthorne, and to soldiers in three wars. He and his family remain prominent in Concord life.

Frank Pierce Concord Enterprise Concord Mr. Pierce Old Mill Dam Mainstreet Concord Center Ralph Walde Emersn Nathaniel Hawthorne Louisery Seed Krank 4 Sanborn Sage Pierce Mill Dam Concord Lodge I. O C. F Alfaretta A. Eaton Hubbard Street George Brothers Everett FE. Pierce Concord Lights Frank A. Pierce Boston Jean Brothers

Robinson Stewart wedding før Boston nurse and Concord man

Miss Filena G. Sewar of Boston and John H. Robinson of Concord were married in York at a quiet ceremony in the Church Around the Corner. The bride, a Boston Deaconess Hospital supervisor, and the groom, a Concord High School alumnus now with the Concord Water Department, plan to visit his parents after a brief stay in New York. Separately the Concord Rod and Gun Club met at the clubhouse on Virginia road with plans for its role in the Middlesex County League of Sportsmen's Clubs outing at Maynard on Sept 17.

New York Filena G. Sewar Boston John H. Robinson Leonard (. Robinson Hubbard Street Mrs. Robinson Concord Rod and Gun Club Virginia Road Nelson Horne Middlesex Comny League of Sportsmen's Clubs Maynard

Bradford Family Returns to Concord After European Tour

Mrs. Moses B. L. Bradford with her daughter Mrs. John Bowditch and granddaughter Miss Florence Bowditch arrive in Boston after a stormy voyage on the S. S. Milwaukee. They spent three weeks in Naples and months in Rome Florence and Paris during ten months abroad and now are glad to be back in their quiet town.

Moses B. L. Bradford John Bowditch Florence Bowditch Concord Boston Naples Rome Florence Paris

Local residents return from summer trips and near miss accident

Miss Nellie Nelson returns to duties in Anderson's store after a summer break. Bertha Boles resumes work at Bacon's. Lt Otis M Whitney spends two weeks at Fersevens Ayer. Roger K Allen of Concord National Bank enjoyed a Savannah boat trip. Several locals join law firms and universities in city. Elizabeth Meade avoids a skunk incident on Lexington street, but is injured in a rear collision. driver Paul W Bruce involved.

Nellie Nelson Anderson's Bertha Boles Bacon Musketaquid Road Charleston South Carolina Richard Greenman Peter Washington Maine Greenman Misa Mary Dee Bedford Street Harbo Richard Dee Springfield Elizabeth J. Meade Page Place Woburn Lexington Street Paul W Bruce Fitchburg Turnpike Concord Miss Meate Vernon C. Stewart

Tomorrow Comes with Earnest Savings Appeal

A bank advertisement urges readers to act today and save daily or monthly at Concord Co-operative Bank. It touts shares in the August series and projects a future value from earned interest. The ad links bright tomorrows to disciplined financial action and timely investments.

Concord Co-operative Bank Ady

Mary Lothrop Opens Pianoforte Studio in South Acton

Mary Lothrop announces the opening of a pianoforte studio in her home on School Street South Acton. She will accept a limited number of pupils and has studied the Matthay principles. Tel West Acton 232.

Mary Lothrop School Street South Acton Tel West Acton

Concord Rotary Club Hearing Scout Talk At Colonial Inn

The Concord Rotary Club met at the Colonial Inn with Past President Burleigh S Pratt presiding in place of President Leslie O Anderson. Hilliard H Holbrook of Wollaston deputy regional Boy Scout executive spoke on Scouting and next Thursday General Daniel Needham will address the club with Lexington Rotarians as guests.

Concord Rotary Club Colonial Inn Leslie O. Anderson Burleigh S Pratt Hilliard H. Holbrook Wollaston Daniel Needham

Grose Family Ends Maine Vacation Shifts to Cambridge School

Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Crose with Eleanor David and Lawrence wrap two months at Alamoosook Island Camp Bucksport Maine. Mrs Grose oversees Camp Arts and Crafts while Mr Grose runs the Camp Shop. They head to Kendall Green for dormitory duties at Cambridge school and five Grose children enroll there.

Lawrence R. Crose Eleanor David Lawrence Lowell Road

Trinity Church Service Schedule in Concord MA

The Trinity Church in Concord Massachusetts lists on Sunday September 10 Holy Communion at 845 AM followed by Morning Prayer and address at 930 AM led by Rector Emeritus Reverend S O Dexter and Rector Charles Russell Park.

Trinity Church Concord Massachusetts S. O. Dexter Charles Russell Park

Concord news in brief travelers and local changes

Local residents report vacations and trips from York Beach Maine to Cuba and Chicago. Property moves include John Mutty renting homes and Edmands and Anderson linkage. Edmands Camp graduate, Groton HS hire, Elks club postponement, and Emerson Hospital July averages show 18.5 patients daily versus 21.1 last year.

Concord Grange Hold Annual Corn Roast

Concord Grange No. 150 patrons of husbandry gathered at Post Master Benjamin F. Clark’s Lowell road home for the annual corn roast and merriment. Master Nettie A. Wells announced the Fall season opens Tuesday September 5 with a vacation night program directed by the Three Graces.

Concord Grange Concord Benjamin F. Clark Lowell Road Nettie A. Wells Three Graces

The Heroism of the Commonplace Sermon at West Concord Union Church

Alfred Wheeler Stone delivered a forceful sermon on The Heroism of the Commonplace at the West Concord Union Church Sunday morning. Ruth Mic Williams sung as soloist and Dennis Farwell of Maynard played the organ. The Communion Sacrament was observed.

Union Church Alfred Wheeler Stone West Concord Union Church Ruth MicWilliams Dennis’ Farwell Maynard

Former Concord Boy Towed in September

Invitations have been issued by Mr and Mrs Cecil Page of New York City for the wedding of their daughter Lucia Bell Page to Dr William Garland Heeks on Saturday afternoon September 9 at four o clock at Oaklawn Scars borough on Hudson. The engagement was announced last June. Miss Page is a graduate of the Emma Willard School and the Finch School in New York City and has studied abroad. Dr Heeks, son of Mr and Mrs William Heeks of Elm Street West Concord, is a graduate of Concord High School 1919 Brown University 1923 and Harvard Medical School 1927. He is assistant attending surgeon at St Luke's Hospital and the Babies Hospital in New York.

Cecil Page New York City Lucia Bell Page Wihiliam Garland Heeks Oaklawn Scarsborough-on-Hudson Miss Page Emma Willard School Finch School Dr. Heeks William Heeks Elm Street West Concord Concord High School Brown University Harvard Medical School St. Luke’s Hospital The Babies Hospital New York

Mohawk Mohawks Triumph Under Collicutt Coaching

Ernest E. Collicutt returns to West Concord after a business trip to New York Savannah and finds his Mohawk team in the Triangular League again champions of the second half just as they were in the first. Collicutt has three years of championship coaching including Burroughs Newsboy Foundation 1930 31 and Beacon A C 1932.

Ernest E. Collicutt West Concord New York Savannah Georgia Collicutt Burrough's Newsboy Foundation Boston City Beacon A. C Draper and Maynard West Concord Cardinals Collieuct

Concord High Names Squad for First Preschool Workout

A 25 member squad reported to George P. Carnie, Concord High football coach, at Emerson Playground for the first preschool workout. By opening day the group should exceed 50 with eleven veterans including captain Minotti Pivieco at backfield and tackle.

George P. Carnie Concord Emerson Playground Minotti Pivieco

Concord High Announces 1930 Football Roster and Schedule

Richard Mara is quarterback with Frederick Flannery and Robert McGrath as halfbacks. Robert Sheehan centers, Warren Blodgett and Harmon Spooner guard, Frederick Heyliger and Harold Horne tackle, Leonard Palmer and Pan Nelson ends. Warren Fish, former manager, aims quarterback role this fall. Robert Rodday to take over as manager. Concord High opens against Arlington High at Arlington on Sept 23 in the Middlesex County High School league.

Richard Mara Frederick Flannery Robert McGrath Robert Sheehan Warren Blodgett Harmon Spooner Frederick Heyliger Harold Horne Leonard Palmer Pan Nelson Warren Fish Concord Iigh Robert Rodday Concord High Arlington High Arlington Middlesex County High School

West Concord Cardinals Face Waltham in Twilight Game

The West Concord Cardinals host the Waltham Cardinals at Perry A Rideout Playground in a 6 o clock twilight contest. It is the last after supper game for West Concord this season as manager John Bartolomes plans Sunday afternoon games this month. Both teams recently had postponements due to rain and the Cardinals have shown a winning form this summer.

West Concord Cardinals Waltham Cardinals Perry A. Rideout Diamond West Concord John Bartolomes Cardinals South Acton Lincoln Junior Mohawks

New Idea Store Ads Highlight Low Prices on Menswear

Men’s Laurence Athlieti shirts and Pepperell Jean running pants are advertised at 25c. The ad invites customers to compare with competitors and note the value for the same quality.

Laurence Athlieti New Idea Maynard Adv

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