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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1932

Page

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Distinguished guests honor Hawthorne Chapter inspection

More than seventy guests from Order of the Eastern Star attended Hawthorne Chapter at Masonic Temple for Deputy Grand Matron Mary I Marr’s official inspection. The event featured a lengthy guest list, a formal suite, and a supper served by D. L. Page of Lowell.

Concord Eastern Star Chapter Masonic Temple Beulah F. Blair W. M Order of the Eastern Star Hawthorne Mary I. Marr Electa Chapter Waltham Grant Benjamin F. Clark Hawthorne Chapter First National Paul H. Barnes Charlotte E. Rodway FE Blanche Hewitt Electa Adrienne E. Smith Fred P. Kinney Milton Grand Chapter Florence B. Peterson L. F. Marr Esther R. Drew Melrose Edith E Wells Myrtle Holliston Eva M. Frye Magdalene Maynard Gladys H. Wipperman Longfellow Chapter Arlington Jean L. Hammond Rachel T. Baker Signet Cambridge George W. Sprague Somerville Helen H. Bowlby Pequrossette Watertown Edith G. Clark Cynthia M. Watts Mabel M. Smith Harriette Foster R. Wheeler Alving Eleazor M Rachel Barlow Anna M. Bailey Blair Edith Dole Lady Emma

Maynard High School Rolls Over Melrose in Stadium Showdown

Maynard High School routed Melrose High School 190 in a Saturday game at DeMar Stadium as Al Lerer guided a polished Maynard squad. The crowd of 3000 watched a near flawless team performance with a dynamic opening kickoff return by Blanchard and strong running by Livingston.

AL Cowles Maynard H. S al Lerer Melrose H. S DeMar Stadium Melrose Senor al Lever Maynard Grndsters Maynard Kendra Blanchard Livingston

Statues to be moved and reinstalled at St Casimir’s church

A statue of St Casir mir the patron saint will be moved to a pedestal on the church grounds and a statue of St Theresa the Little Flower will be placed inside the church to replace it. Donations have already been received for the project. Richard J Eaton of Belmont visited his mother Mrs William L Eaton of Mim

Maynard St. Casimir St. Casimir’s St. Theresa Richard J. Eaton Belmont William L. Eaton Mim

Service Today For John Tulis

South Sudbury resident John Tulis 77, lifelong local, died at home on the State road Sunday after retiring from active duties three years ago. A son George Tullis and his family had resided with him since his wife’s death on June 3. He leaves brothers James Sudbury Frank Cochituate and Michael Concord. Funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.

South Sudbury John Tullis George Tullis James Sudbury Frank Cochituate Michael Concord

Murph y and Griffin wed in Concord ceremony

Miss Edna M Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Murphy of 13 Roosevelt street and Maurice Griffin son of Maurice Griffin of Boxboro were married by Rev Fr Finnick at St Bernard's church in Concord. The bride wore white georgette with tulle and orange blossoms. the bridesmaid carried pink carnations. a reception followed at the bride's home.

Ancestors Observance at First Parish Sudbury

The First Parish Church in Sudbury hosted its annual Ancestors Sunday with Rev. William Channing Brown presiding at 2 pm. Attendees from nearby towns joined a day of worship, lunch on the lawn, a 5 pm supper, and a reception after, plus exhibits honoring early settlers and Sir Richard Saltonstall.

Sudbury Sudbury Center William Channing Brown Mr. Brown Second Parish Unitarian John Henry Wilson Littleton George H. Clarke Herbert M. Gesner Marlboro Gesner Atty John E. Rice Henry G Adams Burton Shippard G Fred Robinson Watertown

Cooperative Month To Be Observed Nationally

The Young Coopers Club planned a fall and winter program with October designated as Cooperative Month to be observed nationwide. A. N. Rivers of United Cooperative Society stores was named a delegate to the Cooperative League national convention in New York next week. A social dance at Vose Playgrounds Monday night, featuring Rhythm Kings and local musicians, drew a large crowd.

Reino Linna Ralph Weckstrom Caspar Kaupinen

First Baptist Church Plans Sunday Services

West Act on next Sunday features morning sermon titled An Enjoyable Title by the pastor. Evening service will include nine men singing There were Ninety and Nine. Sermon topic is The Lost Sheep. Bible school begins strong for the season with rally day plans and youth work announcements under discussion.

First Baptist Church West Bible School Youngle

Sims Sheridan Win In Biggest Primary Vote

Maynard set a record with 1142 votes in the primary the largest in town history. turnout split 576 Democrats 566 Republicans with polls open 2 PM to 8 PM and results announced at 6 30 AM. Maynard won the Representative nomination while Leslie Sims and Frank Sheridan remained the Republican and Democratic nominees for Beacon Hill.

Maynard Leslie Sims Frank Sheridan Beacon Hill

Concord primaries show Republican lead in district race

About one fourth of Concord voters participated in state primaries with roughly 600 Republican ballots and 150 Democratic ballots. Sims led the district by 340 votes, while Sheridan won Maynard and edged Donahue to gain an overall 81 vote margin. Eddy trailed in Hudson.

REP Repub MID. Dist Hudson Maynard Stow Boxboro Eddy Rr Sims Eee Ee Ee REP. Dem Donahue Madden O'Malley Peeeene Sheridan Eee Concord Hudson Ashley Eddy Sims Frank Sheridan John J Donahue Harry Madden Maynard Auditor Hurley Buckley Re Atty. General Buckley Dewees H. Sullivan Casey Y Dempsey Congress McCarthy Casey Pee O'Connell Sasseville Pee Sheridan Ee Donahue Seve Wee Madden O'Malley Baynton Demme Brennan Erie Williams Ee Ena Ieee Oe Walsh Gallagher Sheridan Morgan Dee G. Kelley R. Kelley Poe Middlesex

Acton Fair Draws Hundreds as Tuttle Wins District Nod

Acton voters show strong turnout for local fair. Horace Tuttle clinches Republican nomination in the 11th Middlesex district with about 559 votes in Acton to 65 for Foster and 12 for Roblins, while David R. Kingsley of West Acton leads Democratic bids in the town and district though final totals await precinct checks.

Acton Horace Tuttle Middlesex Tuttle Proster Roblins Lily Cas Oditex RTE RT David R. Kingsley West Arton Harrington Kingsley Aeton Piedfer

Registrars Set Dates for Voter Registration Sessions

Concord registrars Edward McKenna Willam Cross Joseph Appleby and John Addins announced registration sessions ahead of the November presidential election. Sessions run October 5 in Precinct 1 Town Hall from 7 to 1 1 30 pm October 12 at Harvey Wheeler School West Concord from 7 to 9 pm and October 19 at Town Hall from noon to 10 pm.

Concord Edward McKenna Cehliadirniein Willam S. Cross Jtoseph Mo M . Appleby John J. Addins Town Hall Harvey Wheeler West Concord

Homemakers Training School Held in Concord

Middlesex County homemakers section leaders held their annual training school in Concord at the Congregational Church. The all day event began with a morning session on duties of officers and a demonstration on how to conduct an extension meeting by Reading Neighborhood unit women. Edwin O Childs former Newton major spoke on Citizens Responsibility to the Community. Reports from Reading and Winchester homemakers highlighted recreation efforts.

Concord Middlesex County Congregational Chaaret Luce Reading Edwin O . Childs Newton Wits Tistapile Readins Winchester

Concord Schools See Record Fall Enrollment This Year

Concord schools enroll 1522 students this year up from 1287 last year in Jamimary. The High School holds 442 pupils, the highest since 1925, with 45 more than at the start. Non residents total 64 with homes in Carlisle Lincoln Harvard and Shirley. Post Graduates number 14 and 18 moved from private to public schools. Peter Bulkeley School has 495 pupils and Harvey Wheeler-West Concord 385, down 16 from the start.

Concord Jamimary Carlisle Lincoln Harvard Shirley Peter Bulkeley Harvey Wheeler-West Concord West Concord

16th Annual Acton Prey Exhibition Sets Record Exhibits

The 16th Acton Prey event opened under heavy rain but recovered to attract the largest attendance on Saturday. Congressman Nourse Rogers visited, with exhibits in fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts, livestock, and a notable horse show. Televised concerts, dancing, and fireworks capped the program, while doll carriage and parade contests highlighted Saturday's awards.

Acton Watt Goward Eaith Nourse Rogers George Vo Mead Francis Vo Mead Elizabeth Marion Teddy Beers Hand Walter MP Smith Calose

Hagerty Wins Third In State Shoot For 182d Infantry

West Concord Massachusetts Lt William A Hagerty of the 192q Inf team captured third place with 140 total points at Camp Curtis Guild in the annual regimental petition of the Massachusetts national guard. Private J H Hampson led all with 141 and Ken Lovejoy added 141. The event marked the 182d infantry’s 10th victory in 12 years and featured new targets and totals across ranges. A separate ceremony at Masonic Temple Waltham installed Walter N How as Eminent Commander of Sir Galahad Commandery Knight Templar as Knights and Masons from Concord attended with their ladies.

West Concord Massachusetts Nanal Guard Camp Curtis Guild William A. Hagerty Haverty J. H. Hampson Seret Ken Lovejoy 181St Stee Walter N. How Hubbard Street Galahad Commandery Knight Templar Masonic Temeple Waltham Cartiace Teutuss Dims

Concord Churches Benefit From Concord Man Will

The will of Charles Edgarton of Concord filed in Middlesex County Probate Court directs public bequests to local churches hospitals and aid groups and substantial sums to his widow and grandchildren. Specific beneficiaries include First Parish in Concord St Bernard's Church Emerson Hospital American Legion posts and several Boston institutions with trust provisions guiding maintenance and education for his children and grandchildren.

Charles F. Edgarton Charles Prederice Edgarton Concord Wil Middlesex County Foo St. Bernards Church Emerson Hospital James Jo Mansfield American Legion United Church of Boston Children’s Hospital Salvation Army Massachusetts Boys’ Club Charles F. Garnner Morse Henry Robbins Edgarton En Bk Davis Edgarton

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Maynard High John Tulis Edna Murphy Sudbury First Parish Brown Campbell, Swift, Moyse Garrity Fairbairn Leslie Sims Maynard Youngman Rogers Moyse Monahue Goodwin Sullivan Brownell Pone Bacon Prescott Coldwell Cook Leonard Simsee County Commissioners Bowdich Wardell Eens Wes Peewee Bowser Concord Sudbury Brownell Tl Sullivan I Bacon Barry Orc Brickley Fitzgerald Hennessey É Kelley Malley O'Neills Swift Buckley Q Callahan Bee Cussen Flynn Gilbody Grogan Barry O'Brien Santosuasso Shattuck C R Sullivan H J Sullivan Casey Made Dempsey A As Shharton Horace F. Tuttle Homemakers Training Concord Schools Connie Cullinane Catherine Cullinane Annabelle Ce Shirley Kelley Stebbing Boys Eddie Ward John Roche Esley Mary Ward Sarry Esther Taylor Virginia Kelley Lt. Hagerty Palmer Memorial Spital Sailors’ Haven Pleasant Home Alice G Edgarton Dow Mildred Ko Davis Winchester Char Ce Edgarton Willam IL Davis Mary Edgarte
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