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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1931

Page

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Sportsmen's Outing Draws 2000 Plus To Maynard Club Event

A huge turnout exceeded 2000 sportsmen and friends at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club in Hudson for the Middlesex County League annual outing. 13 clubs attended, 800 cars filled the field, and events ran from skeet shooting to archery and dogs shows with prizes won by James Hanson Jr and others.

Middlesex County Maynard Rod and Gun Club White's Pond Hudson County League of Sportsmen's Clubs Marlboro Fish and Game Association James Hanson, Jr Marlboro Club Jesse Croxford Jamacia Pila Carl Brodeur Marlboro H. Foxx Lowell Wm. Bulger Concord Jesse Droxford Mmter Club W. L. McDonald Watertown Myron Kinsman Natick George Smith Malden William Saber George Hughes Methodist Church of Carl Carlson Melrose Shiow Roma Speck Otto Drevison Woburn Jeff L. H. Snyder Scond Beauty W. Shanks Teel Crest G. B Eugene Thompson Maynard Buddy R. A. Milleston

Couple Wed at rectory in Maynard

Miss Mildred Jamieson daughter of George Jamieson of 27 Burlington Street Maynard and Clifton Baker son of Superintendent and Mrs Baker of the City Home Marlboro were married Sunday night at St George's Episcopal Church Maynard Rev Kasson Cross officiated at 6 pm Attendants were Miss Jamieson and Clifford Geldari A reception followed at 16 Chandler Street Maynard The couple will reside on State Street Marlboro after a Maine motor trip The bride is a Maynard High School graduate and her sister attended. Mrs Burner at tended four schools and works for Ellis Motor Company

Mildred Jamieson George Jamieson Burwood Street Maynard Clifton Baker Lter Baker Marlboro St. George's Episcopal Church Kasson Cross M H Ten Jamieson Clifford Geldari

Rainbow Girls Install Officers in Maynard Assembly Meeting

Rainbow Girls of Maynard Assembly OES installed officers and held a meeting at Mincone Hall Saturday night. Officers included Jackson of Ayer Assembly as installing officer with assistance from Hammond of Medford and Ruth Berglin. Several named members and chaplains attended. meals were served under Dorothy Burnham’s direction with help from Mrs. Kineman. Attendees included visitors from Fitchburg Aver and West Medfield and a Maynard gathering heard Margaret Slattery speak in Reading on Sunday.

Maynard Assembly Oider Rainbow Miiconre Hail Cleaners Jackson Ayer Assembly Lease Hammmond Medford Ruth Berglin Plazer Matsey Ane Marion Smitthe Oor Fivetbaig Amsenboig Gilhoe Jaiella Hilitoan ALG Kiniees Sit Aro At Relrechmimenis Dorothy Burnham Kineman Gunesia Fitchburg Aver West Medfield Maynard Geeaihers Reading Margaret Slattery

Musical Night Planned by Concord Leeson Band in October

Charles L Rocks manager of the Concord Leeson Band announces arrangements for a high grade talent lineup for Musical Night to be held in October. Sister Mrs Ethel Rocks Blomfield, known for coloratura and lyric tones, will perform with violinist John Scabia cellist Attilio Scipio and Gita Fernandez Scabia assisting.

Charles L. Rocks Concord Leeson Band Ethel Rocks Blomfield John Scabia Attilio Scipio Gita Fernandez Scabia

Maynard Club Receives League Appreciation for Field Day Support

The Maynard Club grounds hosted a league field day promotion. League president Joe Kelley of Framingham and Maynard’s Ralph Fletcher led the effort with treasurer N A Angier and secretary L A Brewer among a long list of assisting officials and committee members.

Maynard Club Joe Kelley Framingham Ralph Fletcher Maynard N. A. Angier Melrose L. A. Brewer Waltham William Bulger Concorn C. Woodward Natick Ear Leach

Solemn High Requiem Mass for John Sullivan in Concord

Funeral held Thursday for John Joseph Sullivan longtime Camden firm member and accountant. Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Church with clergy including Rev Edward F Ryan DD and Rev Joseph W Healy. Pallbearers included David G Sheehan and Leo J Sheehan. burial at St Bernard's Cemetery Concord.

Concord John Joseph Sullivan Liederman Cleansers Loston Pei Bridge Road West Concord Wie Brighton Biterson Hospital Our Lady Help of Christian Church Edward FL Ryan Joseph W. Healy St. Bernard's Church Concert Walter F Donahue Our Lady Help of Christians Church Robert Sheehan Jeremiah Sheehan Sullivan David G. Sheehan Julia Dee David G Sheehan David H. Sheehan Leo J. Sheehan Con Ends Frank V. Sheehan Dorchester Thomas J. Mannion Jr Littleton

Two Treated at Marlboro Hospital for Falls and Hernia

Marlboro residents were treated after hospital admissions last evening. Mrs Jessie Whitcomb 77 of Maynard fell on stairs at Hill Top Rest Home Sudbury and was taken to Marlboro Hospital. She underwent care by Dr W W Smith and Dr Drake Flaherty. Michael Purcell 35 Elm Street was also admitted for emergency hernia surgery performed by Dr Walker and Dr C H Merrill.

Marlboro Jessie Whitcomb Maynard Hill Top Rest Sudbury Flaherty W.W. Smith Drake J. Flaherty Michael Purcell Elmst Marlboro Hospital Walker Boston C. H. Merrill Marleboro

Concord Grange Holds Field Day and Annual Fair

Concord Grange hosted a Friday field day and evening fair featuring Miss Bean of Westford with Miss Dorothy Miner of West Concord, and William McCarthy of Lowen. Performances included Miss Elizabeth Hennessey and Miss Loretta Dee with Miss Miner, accordion selections by C. Dietz and T. Stacey, and the Rainbow Trio including Miss Miner and Mrs. Hazel Tobin.

Annursiae Grange Pool

Bedford P. T. A. Announces Dates for Events

The Ways and Means committee schedules a food sale at Grange Hall on Saturday Oct 8 at 2 pm to fund the organization. A season program at the Junior High auditorium lists events: Oct 30 Halloween party, Nov 27 Whist and Bridge, Jan 22 open date, Feb 26 Valentine party and dance, Mar 25 student entertainment, Apr 20 Fair, May 27 May party.

Ways and Means Parent-Teacher Association Grange Hall

Concord Yankees vs Winelester Town Team Rivalry Fixture

A Sunday game scheduled at the Emerson Playground features the Concord Yankees against Winelester Town. Also note the West Concord Monday Night event meeting at Mrs Wheats’s home with a local teen group.

Concord Yankees Winelester Town Emerson Playground West Concord Wheats Uate

Concord Champions of Middlesex County League

Concord wins the championship in a playoff against Billerica three games to one. Lea Smith pitched the decisive final game, holding opponents to one run, as Eddie Fredericks and teammates backed him. The Concord team was praised for its fielding as they prepare for a celebratory banquet in Memoriam, with details of the final score and individual hits noted.

Concord Middlesex County Bilerica Lea Smith Billerica Eddie Fredericks Oes Ell Courier-Citizen Memoraiatl Bittersea

Were Married at St Bridget's Maynard Mias Caroline Colombo

Caroline Colombo daughter of Mr and Mrs Cihoules Colombo of 32 Waltham and Philip Lenvo of Newton were married Sunday at St Bridget's church. Rev Walter Stoche officiated as bridesmaids and guests filled the church. A reception followed at the bride's home and the couple left for a wedding tour returning to reside in Newton. The bride was widely known and many gifts were received.

Maynard Mias Caroline Colombo Newton

American Woolen Opens Office In Detroit

American Woolen opens a Detroit office in the General Motors building to supply upholstery fabrics for the motor car industry. The firm has expanded with new dyeing equipment and aims to lower costs while improving standards for automobile interiors.

American Woolen Detroit General Motors Iio

Fire Destroys Maynard Barn in West Concord

A barn on Pine Street in West Concord was gutted by fire around midnight Saturday. Margaret O Connor nearby woke by the blaze and alerted neighbors as the fire department responded, finding the barn fully involved on arrival. The cause is undetermined.

Maynard Pine Street William He. O'Brien Margaret O'Connor

Maynard Pigeon Captures First Maynard Pigeon Captures First

A homing pigeon from the M. & H. Pizeon club won first prize as the fastest in a 150 mile race from Amsterdam New York to home host. Ten birds from thirteen lofts competed with Maynard Pigeon posting a top speed amid a field including T Faddoul and J Liapan.

Maynard Joseph Doel Mainst Amsterdam N. Y T. Faddoul J. Liapan Joe Doel

Boeske Wins Two First Prizes at Groton Fair

Local speed driver Maynard Louis Boeske captured two first prizes in five mile automobile races at the Groton Fair. His self-built speedster named Rosena led the field before a wheel came off in a later race.

Maynard Louis Boeske Groton Fair Louis Broehto Fair Rosena

Concord Odd Fellows Elect New Grand at Anniversary Meeting

The Concord lodge of Odd Fellows held its annual meeting at Odd Bellows hall in West Concord. Officers named included Grand Leonard Vo, Past Grand John P Alien, Secretary Harriet Nim, and Treasurer H W Dawles. The event marked the lodge’s fortieth anniversary with presentations of portraits and appointive byes to staff, as noted by Deputy Grand Mites William V. Brown and Arthur E. Storer.

W. Concord Concord Lodge Odd Fellows Odd Bellows Hall West Concord C. Waid MacWilliama Leonard Vo George Clarence Manter John Po Alien Crand Tlarrie Findnidal Secremare W. Uawles Treaedier S. Walker Diether Woller Luther Waltham Dirette Ovet Thompeath Case Ian iv Eath Gate of T Lodge John PD Wialben Pa Wiliam Ti Weel Pia Brank Masi Rideout Fares A. Bhod Concord Aeine Peter Bullock Concord Laden Boo M. Atley William V. Brown Waltham Javed Digama Arthur BE. Storer Walthan ' Buest

Cambridge Elks Help Local Field Day Activity Mentioned

Report describes Cambridge Elks joining locals for a field day event held at Vas with around four or more participants. It lists attendees named Mart and Rowell along with others in a community gathering featuring games and activities.

Cambridge Elks

Bridge Now Open to Traffic

The bridge over the roadway is opened to traffic after completion by Prost and Play ward. Construction used steel beams and twelve inches of concrete, allowing wheel traffic to cross over the cement roadway in Actan.

Pitts Crete Actan Prost and Play Ward

Bound Over To Grand Jury In Middlesex County Case

Maytia Ho bound over to the next Middlesex County grand jury on a charge of attempted theft from a store. The hearing followed a patient witness proceeding as the state police conducted the examination with Attorney Pynn of Waltham attending for the defense. Edith M. Buckles returned to Concord after a four month stay.

Uins Sheridan Avenue Wis Middlesex County Peters Thenead Framinshai Miuriwgna Sidi Seret Geoge Bbconpeon P'ynn Op Waltham Edith M. Buckles Conco'd

Service for Miss Leavitt in Concord and Boston connections

The obituary notes the Concord resident Miss Josephine Leavitt daughter of Jeno Leavitt of Boston and lists her survivors including a nephew. It describes her family and friends, her funeral and burial in Concord with a service at the home and Rev Pitnell Unitarian minister. It mentions Boston ties and a public gathering at Mount So.

Cobcord Mies Josephine Leavitt Oncord Thie Frank T Sanborn Ralph Waldo Leavitt Wits Boston Jeno Cerned Yendell Leavitt Acaeviz Shaw Francis Th Sonteve We Ifield Leu Woegyi Kim Streed Daniels Miter Pitnell Unitarian Hinreh Mt. Soho Corahbrides

Federation Push for Joint Church Union

A group favors forming a federation of two churches and reports back on the plan. The enlarged committee includes M Caro Taylor Mrs Clara G Sawyer Philip Lowden Bertram Moat Clare Milbery from the Universal church and Frank A Perriam Mrs Jennie K Tuttle Walter M French Herbert Ls.

Pitesuiy Pyle Caro Taylor Clara G Sawyer Philip Lowden Bertram Moat Clare Milbery the Universal<church Frank A. .Erriam Jennie K. Tuttle Walter M. French Herbert _ A Ls

Byron man found dead at home in unclear circumstances

A man from Byron was found dead in his home on Hubbard Street with a gas flame left burning and vases extinguished. He was born in Concord on November 24, 1908 and attended St Anselm's College. Funeral arrangements were pending at the time of reporting. He is survived by family members including Katherine and Reg ta.

Byron Ren Hubbard Ausley Ate Wobam Concord Annie Pean Morneng Flegeoem Lal S. Berman Rtos Rey Rtos Rey Wolliam Hy Bins Bart In Ost. Bernard's Hi MI Kolene J. Byron Chytes AL Byron Katherine Nd

Medal Awarded for Life Saving by Ehlert Seeckts

A partial OCR fragment mentions Ehlert Seeckts receiving a medal for life saving. The text is garbled with numbers and stray words, but the core fact indicates a recognition of lifesaving action. No clear date, event, or location is decipherable.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Middlesex League Terence Mulvaney F. M. Letts Micks Laws J. K. Burns Sowell Connie Erin Inglehurst Finn A. Brannigan Sam Bruce Northey M. Sweeney Uxpridge T. H. Lynch H. Janson P. W. Hehir Worcester T. H. Frazer Glendale R. I H. G. Orcutt Bride of Rainbow Girls John J. Sullivan Concord Grange Kennedy Toi Graek Coward Bilterica McCabe Driscoll Morris McDonough Hegarty Smith Batchelder Batehelder S Megarty Parrell Cull Jolreon Frederika Arkin McCabess Petersen Hewarty Jutchelder ST. Bridget's Philip Lenbo W.c. T. VU Woman's Temperance Union Weet Concord Union Guy Fern Ud Anni Gordon Henry M. Lane Miss Gordon Union Church West Concord Union Church Alfred W. Stone Mildred Stone Horster Pflueger Gertrude H. Ridegut J. Cey Lemmen Boeske Russell Jordan Maynard High School Frank Brayden James Malcolm William Ledgard Simmon Seder Sidney McCleary Forrest Hartin Edward Ledgard Howard Whitney Manuel Glickman Jordan Chicago Waldo MacWilliams Vas Ites Bandos Othes Frank Rowell Sedtnie Litsa Tobin Wiselaikind Odie Ramses Wiliat Lefie Levenduel Dew Mied Decjardin Cdark Deepsterlin Beng Careful Telen Fet Werk Ouen Nicholas Bensley Leon A. H. Rose Jaffrey J. William Byron South Acton
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