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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1933
Page
8
A special meeting of the School Committee voted to reinstate a rule not to hire married women, except widows, and to require resignations for those who marry after September 5, 1933. The committee also approved four Worcester Trade School candidates and retained Miss Margaret McGrath as physical education teacher.
Marlboro new ward lists circulated today at city hall contain all residents as listed by the assessors under the General Laws. It is the first issue since 1951 and runs 198 pages compared with 192 pages two years ago. Buy American.
West Concord fans will see a key rivalry at Percy A. Rideout Playground as the West Concord Cardinals meet the All Stars on Sunday September 10. Elmer Lugsan and Rob Williams will pitch for the Cardinals while the All Stars line up with Wiggins behind the plate and Brick Williams seeking revenge after a prior defeat. The teams aim to draw a large crowd and revive the Hall games atmosphere with lively, aggressive play and strong fielding.
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 been studying the Matthay principles. Tel West Acton 232 adv.
In 1027 at Crowe Park Maynard defeated West Groton 5 to 0 after 17 innings. Fitzgerald pitched long for Groton, Sims worked six, and Stackert finished for vocals as Concord walked off with a forfeit. Maynard led local players against Concord in a notable long fight with late scoring bursts.
A table compares compulsory motor vehicle insurance rates in 1934 and 1933 for Marlboro Hudson and nearby towns. It lists light medium heavy cars and motorcycles by Zones 5 6 7, with note on towns moved between zones and unchanged rates for dock trucks industrial trucks and farm equipment.
In a Maynard area notice the text recalls a recent game in Littleton where Acton built a baseball field for Maynard. The piece features local chatter about teams no longer representing Maynard and advertises men`s W L Douglas dress shoes at New Idea Store for $2.98.
Rev Arthur E Beckett, pastor, announces morning service at 10 with the Lord's Supper at its close. A Friday vestry prep service invites members and friends. The Beckett family returned from Huntington and reports a generous homecoming feast after a 450 mile trip.
The notice lists a long festival lineup for the Acton Fair to be held Friday and Saturday, September 15 and 16, with gates opening at 10 am Friday. The event features a Midway, horse show, Mother Goose Parade, Song Fest, community singing, and extensive displays of fruits, vegetables, crafts, autos, mercantile goods, and livestock.
Reverend Llewellyn D. Chadbourne of St. Michael's church has gone to St. John's Seminary in Brighton for a priestly retreat. A meeting of rubber workers is planned for tomorrow night in the town hall. J. De Lee McManus of the Walworth Company visits his parents at 75.
Representative Stephen A. Manning, campaign chair, called for more volunteers to enroll Marlboro residents under the Blue Eagle. He will meet canvassers tonight for a territory check and may deploy additional cars to cover the city. Manning returned from a New York holiday with Mrs. Manning.
Legion Drum and Bugle Corps hosts a public whist night in GAR Hall tomorrow. Top scorer wins 20, second prize 8, with minor prizes to others. Proceeds bolster the On to Chicago fund. Dr John A Kelleher leads the arrangements with a large committee.
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