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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1935
Page
1
In a compact survey Arthur Brisbane discusses Mussolini's transition from trench fighter to wartime strategist. He warns of quick drives for gains before the rainy season, notes infrastructure feats at Pontine marshes, and flags the need to project a ruler first and civilians second amid conflicts in Abyssinia and Europe.
Maynard considers a WPA sidewalk plan where property owners pay only cement costs while the town and WPA provide labor and materials. Applications must be filed by September 12 with the Selectmen or B RA administrator. A sample 70 foot four foot wide walk could cost a property owner about 19.60, though some officials doubt the estimate.
South Acton Universalist Church hosted funeral rites for Mrs Anna Francis Mead Cunningham 75 native of Boxboro who died in West Medford last Monday. Rev Andrew J Torsleff officiated with Leonard F Tay West Medford as organist. She left two sons Leo C Cunningham Boxboro and Robert P Cunningham Hartford and a daughter Bernice F Cunningham West Medford plus six grandchildren. Interment followed at Boxboro Lower Cemetery.
Representative Frank C. Sheridan resigned from the General Court effective September 1. The Speaker of the House and the secretary of state will set election timing to fill the vacancy. Party primaries may be held in October with the general election in November. William Stockwell seeks Republican nomination and John Driscoll is backed for Democratic nomination.
A large Sunday gathering at St Casimir’s Church grounds featured novel attractions and a musical program. Prizes awarded included coal to Mrs Annie Wasiuk, oil to Joseph Hajduk, a permanent wave to Edward Murphy, and crucifixes to Mrs Catherine Lucia and Miss Caroline Herbert. proceeds fund church beautification.
The Littleton West Concord rubber game for the second half title of the Assabet Valley League is postponed heightening playoff uncertainty. West End Oil-O-Matics, idle since August 25, sit atop the standings while West Concord and Littleton seek a twilight clash this week.
The Concord tercentenary parade will be held Saturday September 4 at 2 30 PM. The procession forms with police escort and a long list of military and civic units and bands. The route runs Stow Everett Thoreau Main River Elm Main Monument Square Lexington Heywood Everett Stow, ending at Emerson Playground for prizes and review.
Elizabeth Strudwick Cram and Wallace H. Scudder Jr. wed in a noon ceremony at the private Cram Chapel amid relatives. The couple to honeymoon in Europe and live in Boston. guests traveled from several states for the service officiated by two Jesuit priests.
The town marks its tercentenary with a four day program featuring a grand ball military parade dedication and a town forest ceremony along with athletic events aimed at a memorable celebration. Distinguished guests attend the commemorations and participate in the program across the city.
Concord prepares a three performance town pageant written by Allan French with a 245 member cast. Describes local coaching by Mrs Farnsworth and extensive descendant participation. notes notable families and historic ties including Alcott and Bulkeley lineages. The event blends Civil War era scenes, citizens’ history, and a Wright Forest dedication with multiple speeches and musical numbers.
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