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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1936

Page

7

Bride Mae L Jones Weds Eugene Davis in South Acton

South Acton ceremony Saturday at the South Acton Congregational Church united Miss Mae L Jones daughter of Ralph T Jones of Maple Street to Eugene Davis son of Alfred W Davis. Rev A W Jones officiated with Miss Jones as maid of honor and Ed McNiff of West Acton as best man. The couple, graduates of Acton High School, plan a motor trip through Connecticut and New York before settling with the bride’s parents at Prospect Street.

South Acton Mae L Jones Eugene Davis Congatione A. W. Ra Jones Edsuh MecNiff West Acton Act High School Ralph Tones Maple Street Alfred W Davis Acton High School Connecticut New One State Prospect Treet

Grange Hosts Booster Night With Local Talent

Acton Grange welcomed many guests from town organizations for a Booster Night. Despite a severe storm, attendees enjoyed surprises and performances by Bennett Sisters, Casano sisters, Martin Nugent, the Erald sisters, Hammer and Peterson, Arthur Dann, and the local Grange. Numerous membership applications were received, with decisions to be announced later. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday September 22 with further entertainments planned by sister and brother Grange members.

Acton Pederson Thomas Bronkgat Waltham Bennett Sisters Casano Martin Nugent Arte Erald Hammer and Peterson Arthur Dan Jocal Grange Brother Grange

Sudbury resident performs house repairs with glazing

A fragmented report notes a Sudbury resident named Jeonge Tuli working on a house on Magna Street. The text mentions glazing, general house repairs, and foliage disruption along the property, but details are unclear.

Jeonge Tuli Magna

Faith over fear and the inexhaustible good

A Christian Science meditation recalls the widow of Zarephath who shared her last meal with Elijah and witnessed a divine provision that never ran dry. It urges trust in God and Mind as the constant source of health happiness and sustenance, arguing fear undermines while faith sustains.

Elijah Zarephath Ysrael Miljeb Mge Mary Baker Eddy

Wells Dry Await Town Water Supply

Sudbury Church street and Old Sudbury Road lie in the Water District still waiting for water. Some residents on those streets face dry wells and hardship for basic supply. Miss Jennie Reed vacationing. Miss Inez Beebe back from the Cape. Rush Memorial Church supplies sent to Atlanta and delivered via John Pederson. Mrs Charles E Willett ill. friends wish her recovery.

Sudbury Church Street Old Sudbury Road Water District Jennie Reed Inez Beebe Cape Rush Memorial Church Atlanta Georgia Worcester John Pederson Charles E Willett

Acton Grange Whist Party Plans and Local Residents

Acton Grange plans a whist party at the town hall on a later September evening. Mr and Mrs Alvin Christensen and daughter Irene are residents of the village. Christensen is a gardener at the Concord Reformatory. Emma Fairbanks Ruth Horton and Helen Pedersen report a profitable experience at the Durham New Hampshire Religious Education conference where they participated.

Acton Grange Alvin Christensen Dauaghter Irene Christensen Concord Emma Fairbanks Ruth Horton Helen Pedersen Durham, New Hampshie

Death of Father of Local Barker in New Bedford

West Acton-Friends of George Roe report the death of William Roe aged 68 at his New Bedford home after a sudden illness. A native of England, he came to the area 26 years ago and was once in business with his son. Funeral and burial were in New Bedford. He leaves a widow two sisters and his son George Roe of this village.

West Acton George Roe William Roe New Bedford Mr. Roe England George Rowe

Eighth annual White Family Association meets at Acton Hall

The White Family Association held its eighth annual gathering at Acton Town Hall with sixty attendees. Mary Flavin of Concord was elected president, Stanley Hughes of Charlestown vice president, Mary Clark of Hudson secretary, and Walter Sheridan of Maynard treasurer. Prizes honored large families longest distance traveled and oldest and youngest members. Prizes in games awarded to Dorothy Flavin, Ann White, Jackie Flavin, Donald Mullett and Dickie White. The group plans to meet again on the second Sunday in September next year.

Maynard White Family Association Acton Town Hall Mary Flavin Concord Stanley Hughes Charlestown Mary Clark Hudson Walter Sheridan John Hughes Philip Flavin Betty Ann Clark Theresa White Dorothy Flavin Ann White Jackie Flavin Donald Mullett Dickie White

Maynard High Football Schedule Released

The Maynard High School football schedule shows home and away games starting September 26 against Milford and continuing October to November with matches at Belmont Hudson Lexington Stoneham Winchester Marlboro Concord and Clinton. The Midland league includes Milford Hudson Marlboro Clinton Belmont Lexington Stoneham Winchester Concord and Maynard.

Maynard Milford

Lehto Pitches Oilomatics To 9 0 Victory

Johnnie Lehto tossed a complete game one hitter as the Oilomatics defeated Hudson General Electric 9 to 0 at Crowe Park. Lehto struck out 13 and did not allow a runner to reach second. Joe Boulden led the attack with a home run and two singles, while Lehto added a triple and two singles.

Joe Sezerzen Wathville Lehto Sczerzen Kendra Jobin Brayden Castanza Glady Boulden Flaherty Liverman Oilomatics Johnnie Lehte Georgie Hudson Mayuski McNalty Sikorski

Clan Plaids Influence in Children Coats and Hats

Look for the Scotch influence in children’s coats and hats many of which will be in clan plaids considered authentic. Snow suits for infants will be smartest in dark plain cloths.

Tiny gas flame and SAMF unit in money-saving ad

A compact mention describes a tiny gas flame paired with the same refrigeration unit and SAMF in a money-saving advertisement. The line hints at efficiency and cost savings, signaling a promotional focus on appliance performance and energy use.

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