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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1934

Page

3

Donn Seeks Middlesex County Commissioner Endorsed by League

Sheriff yn Alderman Robert F. Donn of Somerville addressed a gathering of Democrats at the Middlesex League at the Town Hall in Ayer. He has the endorsement of the League and is conducting a vigorous countywide campaign asking all Democrats in his district for support.

Robert F. Donn Somerville Middlesex County Tergé Middlesex League Ayer Donovan League

Concord Week in Review Highlights News and Visitors

Local items note Mr and Mrs Hans W Miller returning from a two week motor trip visiting New York Connecticut Pennsylvania and Ohio. Patroller Fred Nolan welcomes a new son born at Emergon Hospital. High school field hockey aims to field a new team with Virginia Locke captain as Greater Boston league dissolves. Church notices list services and readings at First Church of Christ Scientist Concord for September 16.

Hans W. Miller New York Connecticut Pennsylvania Ohio H. Robert Bygrave Square Lake N. H Frank A. Pierce Fennville Michigan Chicago S Carlyle Peterson Kh. H. Mumford Lexington Road Lowell Road Hudson Newton Arvin Howard Swift F. D. Houston Musketaquid Road Arvin Hawthorne Emerson Playground Virginia Locke Concord Girls Greater Boston Mary A. Battles New York State Donald M. Leith Leith Slugh F. Leith Nashawton Road Phillips Andover Academy

Depot Nine Wins League Championship

The Depot nine captured the Town Wiseball League title by beating Hubbardville in two games Sunday. Game one saw Bing Bartolomeo limit Hubbardville to seven hits as Depot won 74. Game two featured Bartolomeo's homer with two aboard and strong hitting from Hosey and Di Cicco. Hubbardville’s McCarthy and Mullen pitched well. the foe earned praise for a capable season.

Concord Depot Hubbardville McCarthy Mullen

Sunday Sermon at West Concord Union Church

Rev. Alfred W. Stone preached on Orders To Advance at the morning service. Soloists were Velma Higman Edwardson on violin and Edith Kenton with Nina Ruble at the organ.

Alfred W. Stone West Concord Union Velma Higman Edwardson Edith Kenton Nina Ruble

Families Return From Vacations and Academic Moves

Mr and Mrs William Fitzgerald and son Edward return from two weeks on the Cape. Mr and Mrs Frank A Cleaves return from a month at Shore Acres in Scituate. Robert H Torstensen entering Harvard this Fall. sister Hilda Torstensen a Radcliffe senior. Grandparents August G Ziegler witness christening of Bruce Ziegler in Summit. Henry Graham and John Woodworth motor trip to Washington and Norfolk to visit Samuel MacQuarrie aboard the Saratoga, then to the West Coast mid month.

William Fitzgerald Edward Cape Frank A. Cleaves Shore Acres Scituate Robert H. Torstensen Robert A. Torstensen Assabet Avenue Harvard Hilda Torstensen Radcliffe Torstensen Saratoga Norfolk West Coast

Catholic Daughters Plan Whist and Bridge Party

Co D of A Our Lady Help of Christians met at Odd Fellows hall in West Concord with Miss Agnes Collins presiding. They scheduled a whist and bridge party with a food sale for Saturday September 8 at Mrs Lawrence Collins home Main Street West Concord. Officers will be elected at the October 2 meeting.

Plant lice known to produce 94 generations without males

The Busy Aphides Aphides or plant lice, mostly females, hatch from unfertilized eggs and can give birth to 94 successive generations without the intervention or birth of a single male.

Fall Championship Tennis Tourney Starts at Concord Country Club

The annual fall ten big Championship tournament begins Friday September 14 at the Concord Country Club. Events include men’s and women’s singles and doubles and mixed doubles. Entries must be telephoned to Mrs W M Shedden by September 13. entry fee is nominal.

Concord Concord Country Club W. M. Shedden

Concord Merchant Celebrates 35 Years in Business

Thomas Peterson, a Concord merchant, marked the 35th anniversary of his career. He began in 1899 as a clerk for Henry Halliday, bought the business in 1906, and has run the Concord Nothing Company at 2 Walden Street since then.

Concord Thomas Peterson Peteragon Henry Halliday Concord Nothing Company Walden Street

Concord Rotary Club Holds Luncheon Talk at Colonial Inn

The Concord Rotary Club met at noon on Thursday September 6 at the Colonial Inn with President Eliot R. Howard presiding. Rev. George L. Thurlow spoke about his experiences in Pennsylvania coal regions during his vacation and a joint field day with neighboring clubs is planned for September 12 at Stow Golf Club.

Concord Rotary Club Colonial Inn Eliot R. Howard George L. Thurlow Pennsylvania Arlington Lexington Woburn Winchester Stow

Trinity Church Concord Rev Dexter and Peck Hold Service

Sunday schedule lists Holy Communion at 8 45 a m and Morning prayer with address by the rector at 9 30 a m Junior choir to sing The church school opens in October Miss Harriet Brown of Lynn new coach teacher in Primary grades teaching first to third in two town locations She addresses students who have fallen behind in class work.

Trinity Church Concord O. Dexter Charles Russell Peck Harriet Brown Lynn Bridgewater State Teachers’ College

Lost bank book notice under 1908 act

Notice of loss or replacement request for a duplicate bank book under section 40 chapter 590 of the Acts of 1908. Details unreadable but indicates filing for replacement. Public records likely show the involved bank and claimant.

Oxford Group Meeting At Concord Methodist Church

Rev Dr Clelland introduced Oxford Group leader Francis Bradley as clergy and lay members from Greater Boston area presented a revival style talk. Speakers included William Wood Harriet Spofford Ann Harding Loring Swain Edgar Chandler Elbert Holmes and Kenneth Sawyer. The nonsectarian movement seeks to revitalize Christianity through surrender to God and divine guidance.

Oxford Methodist Church Concord Frank W. Cielland Concord Methodist Episcopal Church Bangor Theological Seminary Tho Concord Greater Loston Clelland Francis Bradley William Wood Episcopal Theological School of Cambridge Harriet Spofford Lexington Ann Harding Loring Swain Robert Bent Brigham Hospital Boston Edgar H. S. Chandler Central Congregational Church Jamaica Plain Elbert B. Holmes Episcopal Church

Restraints When Schools Open And Public Life Broadens

The piece emphasizes universal restraints from the President to children to protect life liberty and happiness. It argues everyone must follow rules to avoid pitfalls and disasters, noting even banks like Concord Co-operative Bank must conform to state and national restrictions to protect depositors.

United States Concord Co-operative Bank

John K. Damon Enters Freshman Class at UNH

John K. Damon begins his studies in the freshman class at the University of New Hampshire on September 1 fields indicate the start date. The note marks his entry into higher education at Durham campus.

John K. Damon The University of New Hampshire

Concord Grange Opens Season With Whist Party

Concord Grange P of H opened its Fall season at Edgar Clark’s Lowell Road home. After a business session led by Mrs. Marion Adams Clark, a whist party was held with prizes awarded to Elizabeth Adams first, and to Forbes Gates DuBerger Kelley Armstrong Graham and White among others.

Concord Grange P. of H Edgar Clark Lowell Road Marion Adams Clark Clark Elizabeth Adams Clytie Forbes Ethel Gates Thomas DuBerger Mary Kelley Annie Armstrong Graham Lillian White

Mrs Annie Receives Prize From Mrs Taylor for Fred Moreau

Mrs Annie is awarded a prize presented by Mrs Taylor in honor of Fred Moreau. The event highlights a charitable or community recognition with both women named and the award context.

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