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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1935

Page

3

Concluding Sunday Evening Service at Lag Street Church

A large audience attended the Seventh Parish Evangelical Free Church on Lag Street as Rev Olaf M Johnson succeeds after a 12 year gap to lead a Britt Iowa church. The Concord American Legion Band closed its popular Friday night concert series at the bandstand before the Town House with Clarry Nielsen directing the ensemble.

Lag Street Olaf M. Johnson Britt Concord American Legion Clarry Nielsen

Hawthorne Chapter Plans Float For Tercentenary Parade

Hawthorne Chapter C. E. S. Hawthorne Order of the Eastern Star opens fall with Worthy Matron Eleanor C. Lawrence presiding and Worthy Patron Theodore Hegliger assisting. After supper, a business meeting focuses on float plans for the Tercentenary parade and a military whist party is set for Wednesday October 9.

Hawthorne Order of the Eastern Star Eleanor C. Lawrence Theodore Hegliger

Bacon retires and sells store to Northeastern Stores Inc

On account of ill health Mr. Charles E. Bacon retires from business and sells his Walden street store for everything to Northeastern Stores, Inc. The business was formerly run by the late John M. Keyes on Walden street.

Charles E. Bacon Northeastern Storey, Inc John M. Keyes Walden Street

Concord Tercentenary Beats Middlesex Laundry In Twilight Game

Concord Tercentenary tops Middlesex Laundry nine 3 to 1 in a five inning twilight game at Emerson playground. Eddie Loughlin ex Harvard captain pitched the first three frames and Flanagan finished, both holding Maynard scoreless except for two walks and an error that produced two Concord runs in the opening inning. Maynard's Lehto and Boulden provided late-innings defense as Concord evened the series after last week’s 4 to 2 loss.

Concord Tercentenary Middlesex Laundry Maynard Boston Emerson Playground Middlesex Concord Lidi Eddie Loughlin Harvard Hlapagan Rue Loughlin Flanagan Cook Lehto Boulden

Concord Wins Tercentenary Nine Defeats Bedford 6-2

Concord baseball team beat Bedford Athletic Club 6 to 2 on Emerson Playground diamond Sunday afternoon. Tercentenary nine improved their record with a decisive victory over Bedford.

Concord Tercentenary Bedford Athletic Club Emerson Playground

Card of thanks for condolences and flowers

Mr and Mrs Joseph Poel express heartfelt thanks to those who offered kindness during their recent bereavement and for the beautiful flowers.

Mir Joseph Poel

Personal Property Sale Notice at Gardner Farm

Notice of a property sale on Concord Road Marlboro at the Gardner Farm tied to FE Carpenter. Details unreadable in the fragment but indicates a sale action affecting personal property.

Concord “Road Marlboro Gardner FE Carpenter

Redskin Pros to Play in Framingham for Legion Benefit

The Marlboro drum corps plans an exhibition at Union Avenue athletic field Framingham next Sunday for a fundraiser supporting the Legion corps and to send the drum unit to St Louis. The event features Shepherds Lambkins led by Bill Shepherd and Musicks Panthers fronted by Jim Musick, with tickets at 40 cents and Marlboro drills between halves.

Marlboro Boston Redskins Union Avenue Framingham Legion m. Corps St. Louis Shepherd Musick Shepherd's Lambkins Panthers Bill Shepherd Maryland Chicgo Bears Soldiers’' Field Chicgo Jim Musick Redskins University of Southern California Fenway Park Skins Marl‘boro INO Dennis Shea Shea American Legion

Reverend Jeffries Attends Pastor's Retreat in Andover Newton

Reverend Arthur M. Jeffries attends the annual Pastor's Retreat this week at Andover Newton Theological Seminary, arranged by the Massachusetts Baptist Convention. On September 7 he officiated the marriage of Lloyd Baird of Staten Island New York and Gertrude Roop of Springfield Annapolis County Nova Scotia. The couple will reside in Staten Island New York where Baird works.

Arthur M. Jeffries Andover-Newton Theological Seminary Massachusetts Baptist Convention Jeffries Lloyd Baird Staten Island WN. Y Gertrude Roop Springfield Annapolis, Co. N. S Staten Island N. Y Baird

Acton Schools Open For New Year Under Hall

Acton schools begin new year with high school grades opening last Wednesday and grades one through eight starting September 9. Walter F Hall new superintendent expects strong school spirit to aid administration and foresees a profitable year. Report cards shift to bi monthly periods with dates October 25 December 20 February 28 May 3 and June 20. Warning cards will appear between regular cards for students at risk of failing.

Acton Walter F. Hall

Two Kinds of Fox Terriers in Dog Breed Spotlight

The article describes two varieties of fox terriers, smooth-haired and wire-haired, noting their shared courageous and lovable nature. It states they weigh between 20 and 32 pounds and rank among the most popular breeds in the dog kingdom.

Dog Kingdom

The Innominate Bone Anatomy Quiz

The text seeks the definition of the innominate bone in human anatomy, querying which hip region it forms and its site. It appears as a fragmented question noting two elements but lacks clear context or sources.

Sudbury High School Elects Officers for New Year

On September 4 the Sudbury High School Classe elected officers for the school year. Senior Class officers are Evelyn Fleming president Phillip DeMambro vice president Loris Way secretary treasurer. Junior Class Isabel Provan president Rosemond Dibiase vice president. Sophomore Class Nancy Howe president David Duxton vice president Jean Buxton secretary treasurer. Freshman Class Marjorie Martin president Charles Buzzlt vice president Helen Borden secretary Marie Nelson treasurer. Athletic Association officers Virginia Ellms president Isabel Provan secretary treasurer David Liebman. Executive Council members Virginia Ellms Isabel Provan Parker Bartlett Evelyn Fleming David Liebman Nancy Howe Marjorie Martin. Total enrollment about 275 with 70 in the high school classes.

Evelyn Fleming Phillip DeMambro Loris Way Isabel Provan Rosemond Dibiase Nancy Howe David Duxton Jean Buxton Marjorie Matin Charles Buzz Helen Borden Marie Nelson Athletic Association Virginia Ellms Secr David Liebman The Parker Bartlett Marjorie Martin Sudbury

Doctor Guilty of DUI in Concord District Court

Dr William F Stauff of Staten Island was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and fined 50 plus 5 for drunkenness in Concord District Court. An assault charge against him was dismissed. His wife Mrs Stauff faced an assault charge as well and an appeal was entered.

Acton Concord District Court William F Stauff Tottensville Staten Island New York Ile Marie Anderson Mountain Avenue Revere

West Acton Baptist Church to Hold September Services

Arthur M. Jeffries pastor says August completed church painting and vestry renovation by the Ladies Circle. September 15 features morning and evening sermons A Great Affirmation and A Wonderful Picture and its story with midweek services resuming September 11 at 7 45 pm.

West Acton Arthur M. Jeffries Ladies Circle

Spanish Moss Harmless Plant Not Parasitic

Spanish moss is a bromeliad in the pineapple family not a true moss. Known as Tillandsia usneoides it has many names such as Florida moss and New Orleans moss. It grows mainly on gyprosy and broadleaf trees and is an epiphyte not a parasite.

South United States Forest Service Florida New Orleans

Canal Has 73 Locks On Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal between Washington and Cumberland Maryland has 73 locks and a total lift of 600 feet. It was built to accommodate boats of 180 tons displacement and six-foot drafts. A few years ago a notable flood occurred in the Potomac River prior to that time the canal

Locke Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Washington Cumberland Potomac River Canal

Obituaries Note Two Local Deaths In Maynard

Maynard residents Maynard Sakari Karhumaa aged 64 died Monday afternoon at Massachusetts General Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Finland and survived by wife and four children. Funeral services were held today at the Finnish Congregational Church with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Also noted, Mrs. Alice Lingley aged about 80 died at home after illness. Born in Nova Scotia she lived in Maynard over fifty years. Survived by husband and children, flowers and condolences poured in as neighbors visited. Funeral services set for tomorrow at the home conducted by Matthew A. Vance with hymns by Mrs. Mabel Jouin and Mrs. Beatrice Jordan. burial in the family lot in Weuchu Meeny.

Maynard—Sakari Karhumaa Dartmouth Street Massachusetts General Hospital Bor Finland Assabet Mill Theinnish Congregational Church Jacob Rinta Ig Gienwood Cemetery Masnard Alice Lingley Gerege Lingley Spring Lane Novascia Maynard Snow Satcc Ralph James Linley Lowoke Lingley Union Congregational Chaos Mabel Jouin Beatrice Jordan Weuchuu Meeny

Tercentenary Parade Changes and Evening Event Schedule

A revised Tercentenary program notes a 2.30 parade start replacing 1.30, with a smaller Main street River street Elm route. Post parade Legion Drum Corps at the Playground, then Lincoln Mohawks vs Concord in baseball. Evening showcases Cord drama and Cab Calloway Cotton Club Orchestra at 9 pm, grand march at 10. Thursday remains unchanged.

Main Street Wood Street River Street Elm

Laundrymen Rally To Defeat Lowell In Boston Two League Showdown

Middlesex Laundry outslugged Lowell 10 to 3 at Jones Community Field in a decisive game of the Boston Two League title series. Leo Concannon opened scoring with a three run homer for CMAC, while George Johnson limited Lowell’s offense. Don Lupien earned the win as Laundrymen added late insurance on doubles by Cooper and Torppa and strong defense from Fingard and Flaherty.

Ard CMAC Lowell Boston Middlesex Laundry Jones Community Field Leo Concannon George Johnson Tibbetts Flaherty Ferrilito Fingard Boulden Johnson Cooper Johnnie Lehto L. Concannon Woodson Couper Glady Torppa Glad Don Lupien Lupien Ras «Amie Po Couper Glady Torppa Pat Tibbetts If Frigard Rt Pervert Teats Boulden Johnson P Simpson Roberge eTotals Middlesex Gladu Tor P. Concannon Cleary King

Meaning of D. A. R. Pin Bars The. b are attached to D. A. R. at

The readable fragment notes a question about the meaning or placement of D. A. R. pin bars and their attachment to D. A. R. at a location or context, but lacks clear details or specific entities.

Concord First Parish Church Resumes Morning Service

Concords Concord First Parish Rev Edward P Daniels minister resumes regular morning service after summer break on September 15 with Esther Hewitt as soloist and Angie Faunce at the organ. Church school to begin October 3. Robert L Snyder departs for Asheville NC to join Pisgah National Forest service. Miss Allies D Anderson and Miss Marjorie B F Anderson motor trip visiting relatives in Indianapolis and Chicago.

Concord Edward P. Daniels Esther Hewitt Angie M. Faunce Robert L. Snyvder Ashville North Carolina Pisgah National Forest United States Forest Service Allies D Marjorie BF. Anderson Haubbard Sifee'rye J. Arnold Anderson S’ Louis Indianapolis Chicago

Charlestown men tried for theft and burglary in Pepperell case

John T. Judge and George Heffernan of Charlestown were found guilty in Ayer Court of larceny of chickens and breaking and entering at East Pepperell on August 28 after earlier fines for drunkenness in Concord. Joseph Doherty of Charlestown was also convicted. All held for grand jury with $500 bail. Jurisdiction 6 waived.

John T. Judge George Heffernan Charlestown Concord Court Acton Ayer Court John M Maloney East Pepperell Acton Polies Joseph Doherty

Acton Churches Schedule Sunday Sermons and Schools

Rev EN Smith preaches at South Acton Congregational Church Sunday morning at 10 30 with Sunday school at 11 45. South Acton Universalist Church led by Rev FE HW Carritt offers church school at 30 dollars and morning service at 10 45.

South Acton

Donkey Ball Charade at Jones Field This Friday

On Friday evening September 13 at Jones Community Field the Mexican burros famous from House of David cinema will star in a novelty baseball game named Donkey Ball.

Jones Community Field

Hemenway Heads Masons In Concord

Corinthian Lodge A F and A M held its annual meeting in the Masonic Temple with Worshipful Master William K J Graham presiding. Officers were elected and installed by Rt Wor Warren B Goddard with Rt Wor J Harold Dale assisting.

Corinthian Lodge A. F A M Masonic Temple William K. J Graham Walter N. How Warren Goddard Winslow J . Damon J. Harold Dale Billerica Ralph Hemenway Concord Benjamin F Clark Walter A Kennedy Lowell Wells A. Hall Will A Charles South Acton West Concord William KE J Grahaim Joh Anderson Ronald Mark Kenzie Arnold MacLean Lincoln K. Payson True H Mahlon Foley Inside Sentinel H Clifford Pratt Tyler Warren B. Goddard Alfred W. Stone Robert F. Charles G. Sherman Blair Board of Masonic Relief Alexander R. MacLeod Lodge William Ki J Graham

Harvest Plans And Socials At Local Woman's Church Aid

The Woman's Church Aid met with Mrs. Thomas F. Drummond as new president Mrs. Arthur Raymond presided. They voted 25 for the missionary apportionment and planned the October Harvest Supper. Thirty members attended. A separate garden weenie roast at Mrs. Spencer H. Taylor's home supported garage expenses at the parsonage. Clarence Doten and family visited from Hingham at the former Crocker farm. Esther Durkee returned from a visit with Hon. Leonard White in Washington DC. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Washburn toured Maine and New Hampshire. Edward McNulty of Watertown visited relatives Joseph and Mrs. Fitz-Gibbons.

Luly Woman's Church Aid Thomas F. Drummond Arthur 2D Raymond Frank Farrar Durham N. H Spencer H. Taylor Clarence Doten Hingham Main Street Crocker Farm Mr. Doten Acton Esther Durkee Leonard White Washington, D.C Ernest Washburn Maine New Hampshire Edward McNulty Watertown Joseph Fitz- Gibbons

Retiree Gordon Taylor Honored by Local Associates

Gordon Taylor and 22 associates honored him with a banquet at Sudbury Town Hall as he retires from the Massachusetts State Nurseries in North Sudbury. The event expressed affection and esteem and wished his family happiness.

Gordon Candy Hill George J Ts Walter IE. Piper William Evans Framingham Falmouth Fannie L. Goodnew Maynard Road Addie Kirke Brookline Hill Lois Rogers New York City The Federal Bank Sudbury Cape C. William Wood Frank F. Gerry Rock Ieland Ill

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