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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1937

Page

4

Strange pact between Russia and China shocks wartime readers

The piece notes a Russia China agreement reaffirming the Kellog Pact of 1928 banning war as national policy. It contrasts the pact with ongoing conflicts in Spain and China, citing Japan as a growing menace while Russia and China face geopolitical pressure, and ends with a local quip about mistaken expectations of gifts and marriage.

China Russia Spain Japan Pei Pice

September Mirage of Open Sky and Fading Summer

The piece reflects on September as a bridge between seasons, noting crisper air, subdued greens, ripening fields, lingering birds, and cooler days. It likens aging to summer’s fade, describing gentleness, maintained vitality, and the steady approach of autumn’s golden hues.

Southland

Human Relations Institute Addresses Public Opinion in Democracy

The Institute of Human Relations at Williamstown convenes on a broad theme public opinion in a democracy. It will explore how opinion forms through agencies like the press and propaganda, and how religious and racial tolerance can be promoted. Slogan: ideas matter even if gatherings yield no resolutions.

Institute of Human Williamstown Agencie Nationa Conference of Jews and Christans Mofact

Debates Fuel Thought in Public Affairs Forum

In Charlottesville Virginia a public affairs group gathers active thinkers and practitioners for debates on issues likely to spark fresh thought. The discussions aim to generate well disseminated ideas, viewing thought as the raw material of sound public opinion and a thriving democracy.

Charlottesville

Mother Earth Age Questioned by Potassium Chemists

Scientists claim Earth is younger than long held estimates by a billion years. The remark notes possible errors in dating methods and cites a skeptical view that potassium-based measurements may be incorrect.

Mother Earth American Chemical Society Arthur Brisbane

Apple Crop Prospects Lift Midwest Growers

The apple harvest is expected near 202 million bushels, one of the largest on record, with growers nationwide stabilizing markets and expanding sales through associations and chain stores. New England apples are noted for quality as growers refine marketing and branding while export efforts grow. A light anecdote about a misused descriptor ends the piece.

Wallace Washington United States New England

Funeral for Albert Stone in Sudbury

Albert W Stone aged 67 died at Palmer Memorial hospital. He spent his life in South Sudbury. Funeral held Friday at his niece Mrs L D Perrys home with relatives from Boston Framingham Natick and Maynard attending. Interment in Wadsworth cemetery. Numerous floral tributes noted.

South Acton Albert W Stone Palmer Memorial Hospital South Sudbury L D Perry Boston Framingham Natick Maynard Sudbury Wadsworth Cemetery

White Family Association reunion at Camp Resolute Little Pond

The White Family Association held its annual reunion at Camp Resolute Little Pond Bolton attracting members from Maynard Hudson Brighton Wat ham Jambia Plain Wayland Bedford and Concord. A basket lunch followed a country baseball game between Concord led by Dr Phillip Flavin and Brighton led by John R Hughes. Edward Flavin of Belmont presented a travel talk with moving pictures of Ireland England and Europe. John R Hughes was elected president James P White vice president Mary G Clark secretary Walter F Sheridan treasurer Ellen White was 84 the oldest member and Pat Kerrigan 3 the youngest.

England Europe John R Hughes Brighton James P White Hudson Mary G Clark Walter F Sheridan Maynard Ellen White Waltham Pat Kerrigan Imudson

Sudbury School Welcomes Four New Teachers for 1936

With the new school year starting September 8 four teachers joined Sudbury staff. Margaret Nye leads fifth grade from Lowell Teachers College class of 1936. Everett Johnson handles eighth grade from Bridgewater Teachers College class of 1936. Edward Van Dusen heads science in the High school arriving from Holliston High and Dorothy MacLeod, a Framingham graduate, runs third and fourth grades at South school.

Sudbury Margaret Nye Lowell Teachers College Everett Johnson Bridgewater Teachers College Edward van Dusen Holliston High School Dorothy McLeod Framingham Teachers College South School Nye Buxton Goodman Hill Road Johnson Susie Clark Old Concord Road MacLeod Oglveys van Dusen Concord

Maynard couple marks 11th anniversary and town updates

Mrs Donald A Lent observed the 11th anniversary of their marriage on Tuesday September 14. A new heating system is installed at the Town House. Yom Kippur was observed with ceremonies at the synagogue on Acton Street attended by Maynard families. Alton White of Whites Bus service will run a special bus to the Eastern States Fair in Springfield on September 21. Acton Fair committee arranged free transportation from Maynard to the Acton Fair next week.

Donald A Lent Town House Acton Street Maynard Alton White White Springfield Acton Fair

Sudbury Couple Wed In Notable Early Autumn Ceremony

South Sudbury bride Miss Barbara A Way and Detroit native Paul Henry Harrison Jr wed at St Elizabeth’s chapel on the Ralph Adams Cram estate. Rev Stephen Webster officiated as 150 guests attended the garden reception at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in West Newton after a wedding trip.

South Sudbury Barbara A Way Charles H Way Plympton Hill Road Paul Henry Harrison Jr Detroit Michigan Boston St. Elizabeth's Chapel Ralph Adams Cram Stephen Webster St. Stephen’s Church Weston Nancy Way Joy Tufts Sudbury Harriet Harrison Emily Marshall Acton Mr Harrison Dan Charbonnet Brookine George Sirmeyer Philip Charles Way Bovardia Humpoldi Kate Greenaway Penlun Lowell Colby Academy Boston School of Fine Arts George Demetrios Harrison Virginia Military Academy Cornell University Sunoco Oil Company Crafts Street West Newton

Maynard Widow Mrs Adolphina Koski Dies at 65

Mrs Adolphina Koski widow of Matti Koski died Monday at 1 Chandler Street Maynard aged 65 born in Finland and a 42 year resident. Survived by six daughters including Mrs Albert Riley and Mrs Philip Rich and one son John Koski. Funeral held this afternoon at Finnish Congregational Church at two. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Pioneer of local Manish people noted by floral tributes.

Maynard Adolphina Koski Matti Koski Chandler Street Finland Albert Riley Philip Rich Clifford Wolcott Pepperell Frank Guzzi West Newton Raymond Ripley Jack Hirvi Klamath Falls Oregon John Koski Gardner George Koponen Glenwood Cemetery Koski

Health Clinic Immunization Drive Set for Sept 23 30

The Board of Health conducted a Well Baby conference with 21 babies examined at the new Health Center in the Municipal building. Dr FE J Flaherty and Miss Mary A Ward led the session and announced diphtheria immunization clinics for Sept 23 30 and Oct 7 at 3 30 p.m. for children six months to ten years.

Maynard Board of Health Municipal Building FE J Flaherty Mary A Ward Main Street E J Flaherty Mary Ward

Championship tennis results from round one and two

In the men's singles first round Mason Harlow beat William Faversham Jr 6-0 1-6 6-1 Richard Shedden beat John E Matty 6-0 6-4 William Tolman beat Samuel Hosmer 6-1 6-0 William Harlow beat J Denio 6-1 6-4 Robert Shedden beat Richard Cameron 6-0 6-0 F Winchester Denin beat George Taylor 6-2 6-2 In the second round Richard Shedden defeated William Tolman 6-4 4-6 6-2 Kenneth L Hayes and Alexander A Cameron defeated William Faversham Jr and William Tolman 7-5 6-2

A Mason Harlow William Faversham, Jr Richard Shedden John E Matty William Tolman Samuel Hosmer William Harlow J Denio Robert Shedden Richard Cameron F Winchester Denin George Taylor Kenneth L. Hayes Alexander A Cameron

Romona Grange Meeting Opens Fall Program

Middle sex Central Pomona Grange announces its first fall gathering at Maynard Grange hall tonight September 15. Supper at 7 is provided by a committee including Edmund Whitney Veronica Creighton Anne Duclos Hazel Robinson and Howard Whitney. Guest speaker is Samuel T Brightman worthy master of Massachusetts State Grange with soloist Sybil Chubb Cambridge accompanied by Beatrice Parsons Maynard.

Romona Middlesex Central Pomona Grange Maynard Grange Hall Edmund Whitney Veronica Creighton Anne Duclos Hazel Robinson Howard Whitney Samuel T Brightman Fairhaven Massachusetts State Grange Sybil Chubb Cambrige Beatrice Parsons Maynard

Whist Club Awards Include Mrs Duckworth Prize

At the Monday whist club session a special prize went to Mrs William Duckworth. Prizes for the event were awarded to Mrs Hanson Elizabeth Tibbetts Elizabeth White Alice Murphy Ida Gruber Eva Morrill Ellen Hayes Mrs William Duckworth Elizabeth Adams Mrs Dillon Sadie King Amy Brayden Josephine Sheridan Addie Wolfe Isabelle Kennedy Fannie Cleary and Jacob Swartz. May Shenair Lessie McGarry and Julia White served as hostesses.

William Duckworth Mrs Hanson Elizabeth Tibbetts Elizabeth White Alice Murphy Ida Gruber Eva Morrill Ellen Hayes Elizabeth Adams Mrs Dillon Sadie King Amy Brayden Josephine Sheridan Addie Wolfe Isabelle Kennedy Fannie Cleary Jacob Swartz May Shenair Lessie McGarry Julia White

VFW Auxiliary Whist Party Awards Given

At the VFW Auxiliary whist event last Saturday night the door prize went to Margaret McCarthy. Whist prizes were awarded to numerous winners including Minnie Campbell and Ida Gruber. A second party is planned for next Saturday night at VFW headquarters.

VPW VFW Margaret McCarthy E Reid Minnie Campbell Ethel Thane Anderson Carthy Wolfe W Adams Ida Gruber Isa Kelley Peni

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