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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1931
Page
4
A Boston session debates print duties and omitting or preserving depressing facts. Editors warn readers crave honesty while canning advice urges saving produce for winter relief, noting unemployment and fire losses loom. Public cannot be misled.
Waite Shawlee editor discusses advertising psychology in the Puussut awney Pact Spirit. He argues radio and billboard ads provoke resentment and erode confidence, while the home newspaper remains a trusted, nonintrusive source. He warns against intrusive campaigns and praises print for its respectful readership relationship.
Fragmentary report notes a person named Bradbury from Richmond Virginia and a mention of remaining through November. No clear action, event, or outcome is evident in the readable text.
A meeting presided by Mrs. Fouled tuphter de Mant outlined upcoming coronation events for Queens of Avalon. Attendance noted VEIA membership and plans for rehearsals on October 9, with a coronation ceremony scheduled for October 9.
The Rotary Club of Magnolia announces installation of officers on Thursday night October 14 in Odd Fellows hall. Mrs Alice Wilson will be inducted as Noble Grand and Mrs Bessie Jillson has returned home to River Street.
The community notes a silver anniversary celebration at a West Main Street home. Family members, including Mrs Smiley and Mr Smith, gather with friends and former colleagues to mark the milestone. The couple has one daughter, Mrs Thelen Smith, and a son in law, with neighbors sharing well wishes.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a treasury balance issue or record, with scattered phrases mentioning Teanyt and Nahe vee pe vert org. The reader struggles to identify full names, dates, or exact accounting details.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a likely political clash and alleged violence involving named figures and locations. The text mentions dissatisfaction, a council inquiry, and possible fatal injuries to Charanene while other individuals suffered head wounds and abuse by servants.
Town officials plan to clear title to the former H. J. Stowe property on Hien street at a special meeting. Executors agree to an equitable exchange for about $100. The building will serve as an office for the fire department and other town purposes under fire engineering supervision. Voters at the annual meeting may extend veterans’ privileges to occupy the space.
The Ladies Aid of Holy Trinity Parish met at Marlboro Wehtoon Guild Hall with Mrs Lillian Preney presiding. Plans were made to serve supper on Thursday night Oct 15 at the parish hall. A social hour followed after the meeting.
Readers are told opal and tourmaline influence October birthdays with magnetic power and warnings against vindictiveness. The piece notes opals’ shifting appearance from black to crimson flame, mentions fashion interest in Paris, and references stones like tourmaline as notable birthstones with varied hues.
Hudson high school prepares for its first home football game of the season at Riverside park against St. John's high of Worcester this Saturday. Coach Edward W. Martin is pleased with last week's showing against Ware but aims for improvement. Only three home games this season include Nov 14 versus Westboro and Nov 26 on Thanksgiving against Marlboro.
Mrs. Phillip Clapp will speak on what the Alliances are doing at the Parish hall next Tuesday October 6. Members from neighboring towns will attend as the Unitarian Ladies' Alliance hosts the event at Lakeside area.
Edward W. Quinn former mayor and Democratic National Committeeman for Massachusetts died at Fresh Pond Parkway Cambridge after a long illness. Family and Cambridge residents recalled his long service as mayor and his role in local politics.
Elmer Ring, 21, of Wahkefield Mass is jailed on charges of abducting Marion C Spencer 17 of Salisbury Beach after a multi state search by Massachusetts New Hampshire and Vermont police. Spencer was found with Ring awaiting police arrival in Salisbury Beach.
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