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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1932

Page

7

Local residents report family and school updates in South Acton

Miss Alice T. Fairbanks resumes duties at Central High School in Bridgeport Connecticut. Mrs H Chandler Wells of Portsmouth New Hampshire visits her father Jonathon P. Fletcher and sister Gene Fletcher on Prospect Street. Mr and Mrs Raymond Stone of Danby Vermont stay with Bertha M. Lowden on Main Street. Mr and Mrs Frank A. Merriam return from a Maine auto trip. Seward S Spinney becomes clerk at Red and White store after returning to South Acton. Mrs Evie Willis of Providence Rhode Island boards with Mrs Charles UH at Main Street. Miss Irene Merriam returns to Lynn teaching duties. Miss Fula S Taylor resumes Marblehead teaching duties.

Alice T. Fairbanks Central High School Bridgeport Connecticut H. Chandler Wells Portsmouth N. H Jonathon P. Fletcher Gene Fletcher Prospect Street Raymond Stone Danby Vermont Bertha M. Lowden Main Street Frank A. Merriam Maine

House To Let On Line Coln Street Modern Improvements

House to let with modern improvements at 200 Line Coln Street. Inquiries to Mrs Teabell Denniston 1S Lines in Street Maynard Ady.

Coln Street Teabell Denniston Maynard

Executrix Named for Emma A Moore Estate

Minna A Gates appointed executrix of Emma A Moore of Sudbury Middlesex deceased. Creditors and debtors must present claims and settle debts at 89 Adams St Leominster Massachusetts by date unspecified. Notice dated August 28 1992.

Sadie Bh. Draper Concord County of Middlesex Frank L. Draper Adm Emma A. Moore Sudbury

Eddy and Sims Clash Over 1932 Candidacy and Memory

Ashley C Eddy accuses Rep. Leslie W Sims of Maynard of memory lapses and political deals as they spar over the Republican nomination for Representative to the General Court from the Tenth Middlesex District. Eddy cites past offers, signatures, and alleged favors to question Sims’s candidacy and fundraising details.

Local Politician Challenges Candidacy Over 1932 Election

A letter disputes a candidate's memory and timing of announcing a 1932 bid. The writer accuses the recipient of announcing on April 6 without consulting Stow or Boxboro, noting a Stow entry drop in July and saying he entered the lists despite opposition. The letter questions eligibility to run again and touches on a tax association letter and a bill to cut salaries for the House and Senate.

Ashley C. Eddy Stow Boxboro Tam Beacon Hill Hudson Tax Payers’ Association Ipers House Senate Studson Massachusetts Mr. Eddy Mayany State House Boston Hudson Office of Representative House of Representatives

Service For Mrs A N Jones

Mrs Anna N Jones died at home September 7 at age 46. Born in Carlisle she moved from Concord two years ago and is survived by husband Alfred, three children, mother Anna M Larson a brother Andrew Larson of Concord and a sister in Providence. Funeral was held Saturday at 2 PM at the home conducted by Rev Pederson of Franklin. Burial took place in a Concord cemetery.

Maynard Anna N. Jones Alfred Jones Chandler Street Carlisle Concord Anna M. Larson Andrew Larson Providence Pederson Franklin

Funeral Friday For Mrs. Emmanuel Taylor

Funeral services for Mrs. Emmanuel Taylor of 7 Everett Street were held Friday afternoon at the home with a large turnout. Rev. Charles G. Garland of Woburn and Rev. John R. Shepler of the Methodist church led the rites. Three sons of the deceased and Benjamin Townsend and Ernest Meisterling served as hearers. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery. Florals spoke the love and esteem of neighbors relatives and friends.

Maynard Emmanuel Taylor Everett Street Charles G. Garland Woburn John R. Shepler Methodist Church Benjamin Townsend Ernest Meisterling Purial Glenwood

Mortgagee sale of real estate in Concord Massachusetts

Charlestown Five Cents Savings Bank seeks foreclosure of Blanche L Manzer and Murray S Manverys mortgage on 13 712 square foot parcel at the Thoreau Belknap Streets intersection Concord. Sale at 5 PM October 6 1982 with 500 dollar cash down. Taxes and municipal charges pass with the property. George P Nason treasurer Charlestown MA announces.

Blanche L. Manzer Murray S. Manvey Concord Middlesex County Massachusetts Charktown Five Cents Savings Bank Massachuusetts Boston Suffolk County Middlesex South District Thoreau and Belknan Streets Thoreau Albert E. Wood Middlesex South Thoreau Street Belknap Street Waldo P Lapham Charlestown Savings Bank George P. Nason Thompson Square

Sims Answers Eddy's Letter in Massachusetts Political Exchange

Representative Leslie W Sims of Maynard responds to Ashley C. Eddy of Hudson in a September 12, 1922 letter. Sims denies any prearranged deal for the 1932 representative race and defends his campaign actions, citing conversations with Hudson business leaders and townspeople. He rejects Eddy's plea to publicize benefactors of a $400 special-session stipend.

Leslie Sims urges voters for clear picture of race

Leslie W. Sims, representative for the Tenth Middlesex District and re election candidate, states he will not further dwell on painful issues. He claims to have fully explained the matters to voters so they understand the situation and will ignore the topics henceforth.

Leslie W. Sims Tenth Middlesex

Concord Flower Show Exhibits and Prize Winners

The Concord flower show displayed varied exhibits including a garden terrace model by Mrs Stewart Murphy and Russell Smith, a central pool and fountain, and stage arrangements by Mrs George Metcalf. Prize winners across classes featured exhibitors such as Mrs Alfred Curt and Mrs Francis Bo Shepley, with judges from Boston and Cambridge evaluating flower displays and children's entries.

Cleveland Praneis Doe Fanny Beetie Finn Beret B. Stewart Murphy Russell Smith Flere Wins & Terrace Garden Anill Theatre Allen French Too Dedart Houston Charles G. Edgarton Ruth Booka Isabella Baten Cynth Ta Hoar Cynthia Touston Katrina Miller Betty Swift Helen Wadsworth George Po Metcalf The Slab Carles W. Cheney Core Brown Stedman Attrick Sx Frederic Vi. Chase Henry M Cleveland Fred Curtis Charles Goldston Robert H.bitten Deviah Houston Georgey Keyes Lennox Hi. Lindsirs Mes Thomas Ib. Sanborn I. AO Sohier Wire Russell Robb Monument Street Jie Anne Foote Elizabeth Sanborn Tits Cnc Elisbeth Pattee Boston Tindsenpareliteet Mr. Curtis Sot Se Ibury Mer. Curtis Eledren Beatrice Williams School of Fine Arts and Crafts, Inc Mary Cunningham Tart Mira Mary Peawrence Wood Cambridge Alfred Curt Francis Bo Shepley Cora Brown Lerze John AM Eaton Frederick W Eaton Russell Rate Kennox H, Lindsay Mars Chamberlin Shere Hoar Thomas EL. Sunborna George PL Meteal Permiers Arthur PB. Brooks Alen French Hora Chenery Henry P Kidder William A. Buttrick John Testton JulieAnne Foote Diyd Kent Natalie Lovejoy Anne Sanborn Carolan Swaim Grout Dahlias Louis Sohier Michel Cody Theodore Kamberlin Od. Wrecht A. J. Frazer Russell Roby Growy G Wt Finan Theodore Chamberlain Stanton Garfield Thenry H. Fay Rusell Robb Charles W. Cheney W.od. Wright Stewart Murphy George Metcalf Lennox Lindsay Horace Cheners Henry Cleveland

Maynard Ledgard Appointed Junior High Teacher

Francis Ledgard son of Mr and Mrs Harry Ledgard of Parker street a local high school and North Eastern College graduate class of 1922 was appointed a Junior High teacher to replace Martin White who resigned and began duties this week. He is well known and has many friends who wish him well.

Maynard.Francis Ledgard Harry Ledgard Parker Street North Eestern College Martin White Ledgard

Fined $20 for Leaving Scene After Accident

Maynard Alti Aho of 12 Clark Street Quincy faced Concord district court on a charge of leaving the scene after causing damage. Officer John Connors Jr. testified he was found guilty and fined 20 for striking Marc Hennesey’s automobile in Concord last Tuesday night.

Maynard—Alti Aho Clark Street Quincy District Court of Concord Dumare John Connors Jr Strock Marc Hennesey Concord Connore Ale

Activities At Methodist Church Maynard

Pastor Rev John fh. Bhepler preached an eloquent sermon at the Methodist church last Sunday opening the Pall eneen. Sunday school began with Miss Emmy Greenialee directing the primary department as Mrs Herbert Howard presided. The official board met and the Philatheas class gathered at the home of Mrs. Walter Denniston for a rally committee meeting. Planned events include a meeting tonight and a note of October 2.

Maynard John Fh. Bhepler Sindy Swith Brie Morne Berrs Viena Fevine Paivie Emmy Greenialee Herbert Howard i4 Argentat Nedije Parmenter Fe Ehate Philatiea Walter Denniston Rally Dag Committee Trey

Stamps From Civil War Era Captured In Odd Notes

A garbled early 20th century clipping mentions Civil War stamp collections. Names such as Maynard Tucker and Mizpah Rehekat appear with references to stamps, paper, and related dates. The text notes gatherings at Odd Fellows Hall and references figures like Mike Vortlokle and Willa Petr in an oddly distorted recount.

Maynard Tucker Aesahet Valley South Actes Odd Fellows Uy Mackworth Narne Orchideve Pester Teel Oor Biel Teachine Aetronams Bintory Mike Vortlokle Tineton Cavern Weldaten Nelt Fitton AC Eeant Mike Foe Nenetiefne Sam Trivers Maine Willa Petraplowbho Crag Yan Tony Voy Mangigen Clare theseMey Cyoty Monet Fontty Witt

Braves Triumph 6-4 Over Tigers At Crowe Park

In a rugged afternoon game at Crowe Park the Braves defeated the Tigers 6-4. Key moments featured Lawson and Gruber highlights and a string of Tiger errors that helped the Braves secure the win.

Braves Tigers Crowe Park Maynard Dick Lawson Janelle Levere Traydedu Flaherty Crejehten Jorpoa Sky Gruber Spee Kune Vie Jamede Johmnston Siee Reid Ali

Community Notices And Church Services September 18

Local families announce weddings sermons and church events for September 18. Names include Gretehen Whitney Burton Beechard Hareaw and Victor Pilch with Mir Albion Aodohaieon among attendees. Universalist and Congregational services list Rev C F Hersey and George B Wood with morning worship and church schools.

Corde Hive Walter M Median Violine NTL Out Man Mere Vietor Pilch Frank Witteridge Swampscott Sanda Atlaon A Johnson Younes Hie Chary Tet Maynard Joe Manning School Street Willim Merriam Merriant’ Company New York Pelivania Universalist Church George B. Wood

Baseball Recap With Brayden Connors In Lead

Sims and Brayden lead with five hits combined as Connors earns six strikeouts for Lawson. Creighton, Sokolowski, Torppa and Johnston contribute two base hits apiece in a high effort game that lasts an hour and forty five minutes with Knowl as the umpire.

Tobini Torppa Kane ¢Fe S . Voudoklys Doulden Dadiny Mt Sokolowski Lip Colymine Sokolowseki Connors Thea Sims Brayden Creighton Col Johnston Gruber Lawson Ed Balls Alto Knowl

West Acton Pastor Delivers North Baptist Convention Message

Arthur Jeffries in West Acton reports a large congregation at the North Baptist Convention and urges Christians to take religion seriously. The convention theme “Shall we” calls for renewed church effort, with Sunday school attendance stressed and a fundraiser planned to support mission work.

Arthur Jeffries North Bapti Aiyone Hielie le Yoon

Rally Sunday Home Coming Service at Union Congregational

Next Sunday a Home Coming Sunday service will be held at Union Congregational Church with special music by a thirty voice vested choir led by Gavin Taylor and featuring Miss Stazei Hooper. A vocal duet will be sung by Rev. Mathew A. Vance and Mrs. Arthur Jordan.

Gavin Tayl Stazei Hooper Mathew A. Vance Arthur Jordan

Also Mentioned on This Page

South Acton John A. O'Toole Cecelia Ro O'Toole C. B. Lees H. A. Dunham Littleton Road West Acton Call Acton Tel Kotila Hilda L. Kotiva Main St Mass Board of Selectmen Creighton’s Frank S. Binks Charles Irwin James R. Priest Eddy General Court Ashley C Eddy Leslie W Sims Jencon Mr. Sims Sean Fludson Maynard, Stow and Maynard Welfare A. N. Jones Mrs. Taylor Hucson Selecman D& H Cone Acton St First Baptist Church West Acton
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