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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1931
Page
2
Attendees included Marnard Joseph Dineen commander Cornelius Calhahan vice commander and Charles Irwin former commander at a testimonial for State Commander Stephen Garrity in Lowell A Legion meeting is set for Thursday to elect officers Patrolman Ernest Rasmussen Selectman Irwin James V Sweeney and John Manning plan to attend the Legion national convention in Detroit
Miss Rosella Louise Newman daughter of Mr and Mrs William Newman married John Alien Webster son of Mr and Mrs John Webster at St George's on Friday in a ceremony led by Rev Lekio Parsons. The church was decorated with asters and hydrangeas. The bride wore brown crepe with a brown hat and carried bride roses. the matron of honor was a sister of the groom and Christopher Newman, bride's brother, was best man. The couple are active in church groups and community activities.
Ralph Fletcher secretary of the Maynard Rod and Gun Club reports a notice from the Bureau of Biological Survey in Washington changing the waterfowl open season to run from noon in November to November, shifting from the prior three month October start.
The Rodos Sholom congregation observed Rosh Hashanah with weekend social services at the Acton Street synagogue. Improvements to the interior and exterior were noted, with enhanced seating and acoustics. A cantorial solo, praised as among the best in New England, was performed with Mr Posner of Saxonville assisting.
William V Cameron deputy grand Chancellor of Progressive lodge K of P will visit Harbinger lodge of Ayer on Monday September 21. Maynard Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary holds a regular meeting Monday evening September 21.
A brief sharp rainstorm struck Hudson yesterday afternoon at about 3 20 p m lasting around 20 minutes. High winds toppled tree limbs tore signs and cluttered roadways, creating hazards for motorists and nearly causing several accidents on the highways.
Cast members and Helen Stitgen attended a post show party at the Auditorium after last night’s performance. A fire alarm rang during a severe electrical storm as lightning struck a wire and blew a fuse in the alarm system.
Frank Robinson and his family visited Jerry Warren on Rice Street in Brockton. Robinson, once a Marlboro boy, now serves as upper leather buyer for Packard Shire Co. Plans for a new bowling loop include six of eight teams from last year's Midland Bowling League ready to enter. Joseph D. McCarthy of Bowlaway Alleys will convene managers to discuss forming a new league.
Hudson Rotary Club met at Sharon's Restaurant with visitors from Marlboro Clinton and Concord. President George F Matthews returned from vacation and welcomed attendees including Past Presidents J J Bradley Louis Ingalls and Walter L O Brien. Guests Everett King Henry Pickford Stewart Allen and Thomas LePage attended.
Mrs Abbie Honen was elected president of the Highland City Lodge S C A at a quarterly meeting in Grand Army Hall. Officers named include Mary Crotty as junior president Mary Castella vice president Emma Peltier recording secretary and others with Mrs Mary Crotty presiding over the business session A $5 donation was made to the On to Detroit Fund and a picture donated by Mrs J J Hanley was awarded to Mrs Mary Burne.
Mrs. Marino reported multiple barrels of fruit stolen from her orchards on the Boston Post road. The electric light pole fell and blocked the Belmont street extension, and the electric light company was notified.
Rev. R A Barker will lead the morning service at South Acton Congregational Church on Sunday September 20 at 10 30 with Sunday school and adult class ending at 11 45 Elwin L Youns leaves the E B Gray store in Maynard to become manager of the First National store on Walnut Street Maynard A son Bruce Russell Dreher was born to Mr and Mrs Gerald Dreher at Emerson Hospital Concord on Saturday September S Mrs Frances Ordway of Hudson visited her niece Mrs Kenneth Reed of Main Street last week Mr and Mrs J Moore and Mr and Mrs Ralph Witthefield are camping at Lake Nagow sy
Marlboro-Aimer Peloquin of 566 Lincoln Ave has filed nomination papers to run for councillor from Ward 3. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Noe Peloquin and active in the St Jean Baptista society, Society Laurier, and the Franco American society. At present two candidates seek councillor at large Daniel Santora and Carlice Duret, with former Councillor Harry Cole of Greenwood Street contemplating a race and expected to announce next week.
Acton Rev Howard Lone and family return from Lyme Connecticut and visit Yar mouth Maine. Miss Jessie Weed and Miss Jennie Reed enjoy vacations in Boston and Lynde store respectively. Leonard Gould trips to Boothbay Harbor. Concord Board of Trade held a large open meeting at West Concord High School with President Damon presiding. A three member committee was formed to attend a public hearing in Boston September 24 to protest railroad noise bells. Wallace B P Conant spoke on a railroad merger and endorsed NE railroads aligning with trunk lines.
Union Service of special interest at Union Church Maynard Massachusetts Sunday night at 7 30 pm Dr Wilts will give a brief message. The service includes a musical program by a visiting soloist and all are invited.
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