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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1932

Page

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Record primary vote expected in Maynard for state offices

Maynard braces for a record turnout in the state primary on Tuesday September 20 with polls open 2 to 8 p m The town lists 2543 registered voters 1296 male and 1147 female Candidates span district state and county races including Representative Leslie Wy Linn Republican Maynard and Captain Astley iiddy Hudson Democratic contenders Atty John J Donahue and Frank S Sheridan Maynard figures Sheridan leads the Board of Assessors and is orchestra leader Others support Sheriff candidate Stephen Garrity and former Mayor Charles F McCarthy in Democratic bid for Congress.

Maynard Tenth Middlesex Leslie Sims Maynard Leslie Wy. Linn Astley Iiddy Hudson Thadson Atty John J. Donahue Frank S. Sheridan Frank Sheridan Board of Sheridan Atty, Donahue Bowon Harry Madden Anthony O'Malley Stephen Garrity State Legion Charles F. McCarthy Miyor Marlboro Congress

Guard Mount and Band Parade Planned in Concord

The 82nd Infantry Company Hf Concord and local Legion Band will present a formal Guard Mount a machine gun drill and an evening parade Sunday at 2 50 pm October 2 1932 on the Concord playgrounds weather permitting locals urged to attend and watch the military display.

82Nd Infantry Concord Mass Ufe

Died At Home Of Her Mother In Maynard

Mrs Anna Sigfest died at her mother Mrs Bridget OTooles home at 4 Grant Ave after a long illness. She leaves her mother husband Oliver Sigfest of Jackson Miss three sisters Miss Cecelia OToole Mrs Chester Lees and Mrs Mary A Dunham and two brothers John OToole and Michael OToole. She attended Maynard High School Boston University and Louisiana State College earning an MA. Funeral services were held at St Bridgets church with a requiem mass and burial at St Johns cemetery Clinton. Solos were sung by local singers.

Maynard Anna Sigfest Bridget O'Toole Grant Oliver S’. Sigfest Jackson Cecelia O'Toole Chester Lees Marry A. Dunham West Canaan N. H John O'Toole Newark N. J Michael O'Toole Cincinnati Ohio Sigrest Maynard High School Boston University Louisiana State College South St. Bridget’s Church James P. Sherry St. John’s Cemetery Clinton A. A. Hilferty Richard Silferty James B. Farrell

Fall Festival Draws 500 Eastern Youths at Vose playgrounds

The Fall Festival of the Young Cooperators Clubs of New England drew more than 500 participants from the East in a weekend program of speech, music, dancing, and sports. Ernest Jarvi led the track meet with wins in shot put and broad jump, a dead heat in the 100 meter dash with O Leary, and top finishes for Warila and Sulkala in various events. Heikkalau won the 3000 meters with Wickey second.

Young Cooperators Clubs New England Irma Durkee Vose Ernest Jarvi Jarvi Sulkala Warila O'Leary Heikkalau Wickey

Maynard Woman's Club Plans 1932 33 Program

An executive board of the Maynard Woman's Club met at Mrs Helen MacPherson Acton Center and adopted a season schedule. Highlights include Oct 11 Musicale with Irene Forte and others, Nov with Dr Grenfel in Labrador, Gentleman's Night, Dec 13 Book Talk, Jan 10 Cape Cod illustrated lecture, Feb 9 Children's Day, Mar 9 Open meeting, Apr 11 Conservation program, and the May annual meeting with luncheon and lectures by Dr Payson Smith.

Maynard Maynard Woman's Club Helen MacPherson Acton Irene Forte Ruth Masters Agnes Oleson Massachusetts Charles A. Stockbridge Grenfel Labrador J Thornberg Maude Huntington Benjamin Ruth Delano Edwin Medlugh Frances Archer Thamas* Walker Massachusetts Federation of Woman's Clubs Charles Manty Helen Many Frank Farnell Edwin A. Freeman Cape Cod Florence Seder Roy Hillier Flora Macurda Waltham Woman's Club West Concord Woman's Club Maynard Woman’s Club

Sudbury Church Plans October Through April Program

Sudbury church outlines a yearlong calendar for church activities after Rev. Albert Reynolds returns from Nova Scotia. The program runs from October to April with Seth Parker Evening musical programs glee clubs out of town musicians speakers and informal gospel sings at local homes.

Sudbury Albert Reynolds Nova Scotia Reynolds Pretty Mary Maitland Bridge Izaak Walton Memorial Congregational Church I. Norman Lowery John C Hall Fred Elsear Clifton Giles Verginia Priest Carrie Luce Mark Beckwith Roland Eaton Seth Parker New England

Jury duty notes for Siswick and Edwards in October session

George Siswick drawn for jury service in the second criminal session and must report on October 3. William Edwards reported for jury duty in the preceding week.

George Siswick William Edwards

Rev Charles R Peck Becomes Trinity Rector in Concord

Concord Rev Charles Russell Peck, formerly vicar of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston, began his duties as Rector of Trinity Church Concord after preaching his final Lew parish sermon. He succeeds Rev Smith Owen Dexter who retired in June after four decades as rector to serve as hospital chaplain in Boston.

Concord Charles Russell Peck St. Paul Boston Trinity Church Lew Mr. Peck Smith Owen Dexter Concord Church Episcopal Church Henry Porter Peck Trarvard University Union Theological Seminary New York City Episcopal Theological School Cambridge Lawrence

Legion Auxiliary Plans Fall Program and Fundraisers

Levin Auxiliary met Monday night to plan a Fall program with Mose Grace Sweeney presiding. A public whist party is set for September 19 at Odd Fellows hall with prizes donated and coordinated by Kiva Evers Margaret McCarthy Esther Smith Nellie Wolcott Minna Downey and Margaret Riley. An October food sale is chaired by Bessie Hellawell. County Auxiliary Council meets October 8 at Arlington High School with lunch at Topo. reservations due October 3. State Department officers will be installed October 2 at Bancroft Hotel Worcester with luncheon preceding ceremonies. reservations by September 25.

Bessie Hellawell County Council of the Auxiliary Arlington High School Topo Eleanor Sheridan State Department Bancroft Hotel Worcester

The Art of Behavior by Middlesex Headmaster Winsor

Frederick Winsor headmaster of the Middlesex school writes The Art of Behavior published by Houghton Mifflin Co. The book presents practical essays challenging the idea of a fixed moral code and argues any new set of morals would converge on a universal core similar to common moral norms.

John Clair Minow Boston Herald Frederick Winsor Middlesex Chool Houghton Mifflin Co Wensor God Grundy

V. F. W. Post Whist Party Winners Named

V. F. W. Post held a whist party at its headquarters last Friday night. Prizes went to Patrick Murray and numerous named attendees. Another whist party will be held next Friday night.

Maynard Post V. BF. W V. FP. W Patrick Murray Mary Boothroyd Philip Johnson Edna Downey Phil Gabeth Reid Anne Conway Lavin Walsh A. Tobin Margaret Slimond Arlene Jones O'Toole Asnes Driscoll William O'Donnell M. J. Rich Flora Lemoine Ida Gruber Ida Brooks P. Parengo Sophe Kaler Joan Brown A. B Lawrence Mary Towler Elizabeth Plosart Mate Varet Claflin

Philip C Holden Heads Concord Lodge of Masons

Philip C Holden was elected Worshipful Master of Corinthian Lodge AF and AM amid a 2 year term and officer slate installed. The meeting in Mesone Temple featured retiring Master Robert F Charles, speeches of appreciation, guest George K Gordon, and post meeting refreshments.

Corinthian Lodge Afo Mesone Temple Robert I Charles Philip Conant Holden Concord Newton Robert F Charles South Acton William H Davis South Lincoln William EF Graham West Concord Wells Affall W. A. Charles Ralph Hemenway Edmund H Campbell Alfred Wheeler Stone Board of Mission Relief Winslow J Damon Wor John Ho Marrs Warren J. Goddard United Drug Co George W Camp Newton Keng Duncan G Chapman War George K Gordon Isaac Parker Lodge Waltham Russell Garrett Urquhart

Mrs Mary Martin Died Today at Concord Street Home

Mrs Mary Martin aged 63 of Maynard died suddenly this morning at her son's home on Lincoln Street after heart trouble. Survived by son Herbert, daughter Mrs Maury Lowel of St Petersburg Florida, sister Mrs Margaret May of Maynard, and brothers John Maynard Dennis Yale Oregon and James Orange Mass. Ladies Union of West Concord Union Church opened fall season with President Mrs Frank S Walker in charge and tea chair Mrs Herbert I Day.

Mary Martin Concord St Maynard Herbert Martin Lincoln Street Matis UK Ladies Union of the West Concord Union Church Frank S Walker Herbert I

Watertown Wedding In Sacred Heart Church

Miss Lillien Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Russell of Cambridge and Walter King son of Mr and Mrs Fred King of Maynard were married Sunday at 2 pm at Sacred Heart church Water town. Rev Fr Meredith performed the ceremony and the couple will reside on Linden street Maynard.

Maynard Lillien Russell Mire Michael Russell Cushing Street Cambridge Walter King Fred King Sacred Peart Church Watertown Meredith Josephine Russell Arthur King Linden Street King Maynard Theatre

White Family Fourth Reunion at Lake Boon

The White family held its fourth annual reunion at the Mudsonian cottage on Lake Boon. Miss Mary Flavin presided during a business meeting in John Hughes absence. Officers elected for the coming year include president Miss Marvy Flavin, vice president Mary A Sheehan, secretary Mary Clark, treasurer Walter Sheridan, financial secretary Catherine Clark, auditors Mary Muhan and Dorothy Flavin. A sports program directed by Walter Sheridan and Edward Flavin awarded prizes to Teresa White Mary Flavin Mary Clark Dickie White Ann White Philip Flavin John Flavin Mrs Frank Kerrigan Ellen White Mrs Philip Flavin Mr and Mrs Edward Flavin Julia White and William Quinn.

Maynard Pmudsonian Lake Boon Mary Flavin John Hughes Marvy Flavin Concord Mary A. Sheehan Mary Clark Hudson Walter Sheridan Doris Kerrigan Wideon Catherine Clark Mary Muahan Dorothy Flavin Concord Auditors Peter B. White Edward Flavin M. Betts Flavin Teresa White Dickie White Ann White Philip Flavin John Flavin Frank Kerrigan Ellen White Julia White William Quinn

Theron Lowden Named Master of Maynard Lodge

Theron Lowden elected master at Maynard Lodge as James Alexander, noted Scotch journalist, entertains members at Masonic Hall. Gavin Taylor Jr introduces Baronet who delivers remarks on journalism in Europe and America. Lodge officers renamed for the year and service details noted for Biscp Church members across Actons Stow sud iors Boxboro and Was Verecad publics.

Maynard Sir James Alexander Charve A Welch Lodge A. PF A. M Masonic Hall Tweeds Gavin Taylor Jr James Europe America Scatelman Pheron Lowder Harold Merriaiy Parvey Pairbat Gavin Taviir Merton Mettich Chiarch Biscp Actons, Stow, Sudiors Boxboro Verecad

Sixteenth Annual Acton Fair Promises New Features

The Acton Agricultural Society plans the sixteenth annual Acton Fair at the rail grounds Acton Center with events Friday and Saturday September 16 17. Officials urge attendance and promise social value and community gathering across Acton and surrounding towns. The fair aims to improve exhibits while engaging all ages and preserving the hospital society’s support.

Ifine Acton Agricudt Raip Acton Center Psidev Via Fitdas Jt Las

Concord Flower Show Showcases Rare Beauty and Artful Gardens

The Concord flower show unfolds with vivid displays of wild plants, rock garden setups, water features, and miniature woodland scenes. Notable pieces include a woodland shrine to St. Krineis and a tranquil dell scene, highlighting artists’ craft amid evergreen trails and natural surroundings.

Concord Flower Show Joe Cobcord Powell Woolind Lennox H. Linday St. Krineis Henry M Cleveland

Paschal funeral notice for Miss Frances Dent in Pasadena

The notice reports the passing of Miss Frances Dent of Pasadena daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Dent. She was educated in local schools and taught in Lowell Dayton China and Pittston. She lived in North California Oregon and California and left two sisters Mrs Lilman Conant of Waltham and Mrs Charles Poutas of Weston.

Frances Dent Bent Thy Sanhity Sargerur Ste Lowell Dayton China Pittston North Carailing Oregon California Sti Leanves Lilman Conant Waltham Mirg Charles Poutas Weston

Lloyd Walker Promoted To State Post

Lloyd Walker has been appointed supervisor of the Fish and Game commission with authority over all state game wardens. He will base his headquarters in Shrewsbury, where he has rebuilt a home and will move in his furnishings tomorrow.

Maynard Lloyd Fish and Game Commission Walker Shrewsbury

Concord Papers In Greetings and Enterprise Reach

Concord Herald notes broad view in Enterprise advertising. herald and Enterprise mark long-standing presence in Concord. Rev Thurlow preaches first post vacation sermon on Why Not The Great Challenge. Maynard Women's Club members prepare for State Open in Brighton at Commonwealth Club.

Heshberg Concord Herald Enterprise Herald Concord George L. Thurlow Maynard Maynard County Commonwealth Brighton Thur

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