Acton Agricultural Association Holds July Meeting
The Acton Agricultural Association met on Thursday evening July 28 to review the year since November 1931. Members paid respects to deceased leaders and welcomed new members from Acton and West Newton. Entertainer Frank Ward of Malden provided moving pictures and music for the event. A separate directors’ vote on August 1 approved building a 40 by 40 foot cement dance floor at the fair grounds. Dancing and twilight dances are planned for the Acton Fair on September 16 and 17 to boost the event.
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Acton
Acton’ Agriculturtion
Bessie N. Pope
Arthur James O'Neill
Mrs Annard
John Kirkegaard
E. Brown
William
Frank W. Putnam
Frank W. Putnam Jr
Johns. Fitts
Idred K. Fitts
Franklin Ward
Malden
Ward
Acton Agricultural Association
Beach’s
West Acton
Foley and Holt
Irma Durkee Parento
Maynard
Swift candidate faces vigorous statewide campaign
Swift said he would intensify his campaign after a conference this morning. Campaign material will be circulated statewide. Swift has served as a law officer in Boston and nearby cities for many years. He is a faculty member at the Boston law school and a director and former state official in the Knights of Columbus.
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Swift
Emor Ely
Jon
Hey Swift
Boston
Mil
Boston Law School
Knights of Colum
Seekers Move Amid Conflicting Plans in Aug New York
Confusion grows as a bolstered army movement faces disbandment pressure from Walter amid mixed signals from Yathers and local leaders. Reports say leaders fear splits across all 48 states while some push to continue the march. Griffin, a city councilman, announced Washington talks and a failed colonization plan.
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Walter
Griffin
Washington
Annaphis
Man Dies at Work Farm Incident in Hudson Area
John Paanenen 28 dies suddenly while paddling at his father's farm yesterday afternoon. Hunter of Hudson cites heart trouble. Survived by wife Mrs 0 Paanenen and parents John Paanenen Matti Savari and Mayme. Funeral Friday at two o'clock at his owners' flower annex. Boston-bound distribution list shows Fraternity Fruit Mission to the sick and shut-ins of the city.
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John Paanenen
Hunter
Hudson
The
Examiner
Enen
0 Paandneh
Matti
Savari
Mayme Paanenen
Owers
Fternoon
Flower the King’s Daughter
San Annex
Boston
Olent Fraternity
Hudson-Mirs A E Gilbert Win Philco Radio Contest
Hudson resident Mrs Gilbert wins a Philco Baby Grand radio in a Philco Radio Contest run by Peot pies Supply Co with 328 contestants. Winners include Grace O'Brien electric floor lamp Oscar Sleeper electric clock Margaret Peterson boudoir lamps Mary Gill weekend case Helen McGetrick boudoir set. Honorable mentions go to several contestants and special awards are given.
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Hudson
Gilbert Gates Avenue
Philco
Peot Pies Supply Co
Gilbert
Grace O’brien
Green Street
Oscar Sleeper
Cottage
O'Neil Street
John H Burke
Marlboro
Joseph G Christy
Dominck Paulino
Maynard Favors Continued Local Business Upswing
Maynard reports show a steady rise in employment in the local industry with signs the improved condition will persist. Payroll strength last week exceeded recent benchmarks, boosting optimism among business circles and marking strong performance at a major store weekend sale.
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Maynard
Concord Selectmen Prohibition on Train Whistle Sounded
Public Utilities Commission denies Concord selectmen plan to ban locomotive whistle sounds at crossings after a hearing and review. The commission says the proposal should be dismissed and offers no further action, while broader aviation and safety concerns loom over local yard operations.
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Concord Selectmen
Boston Land
Public Utilities Commission
Maynard K C Defeats Marlboro in Annual Golf Match
Maynard K C defeated Marlboro K of C in the annual tournament at Maynard Country Club amid heavy rain. The second match is set for Marlboro next Wednesday with a supper for 70 members and guests afterward.
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Maynard
Maynard Council K
Marlboro K
Maynard Country Club
Mashie
Marlboro
P. J. Sullivan
James B. Farrell
Maynard Council
Atty
Paul Shaughnessy
David Hayes
Dustin Lucier
John McEachern
Revere
Leo McCabe
Jamaica Plain
B. J. Coughlin
Frank
Sheridan
Pp. Treacy
Br. Kelliher
Ledgard
Louis
C. Visocchi
Bert Riley
J. Reilly
Hoffman
McCabe
Blaise
W. Ross
Lynch
Dr. le Marbre
J. Rowe
D. Sheehan
F. Riley
Hugh Byrne
J O’connell
J. Gibbons
J. Priest
Dr. Wade
C. Wade
T Huey
Finnish Olympic Stars to Visit Maynard for Exhibition
Maynard hosts a visit by Finnish Olympic stars who will tour American patriotic sites in the state. They will perform at an athletic meet at Worcester Fair Grounds on August 20 before arriving in Maynard for a public exhibition and reception planned by local Finnish American citizens. The organizing committee includes Karl A. Hill i John Nokelainen Jacob W. Laurile and George Uuosalo with Lauri Lehtinen and Harry Larva leading the group.
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Maynard
Phé
Finnish. League
Consid
Fair Grounds
Worcester
Finland
Karl A. Hilli
John ‘Nokelainen
Jacob W. Laurile
George Uuosalo
Lauri Lehtinen
Harry Larva
Japan
Karl
Hills
Boston
Jeannette Gruber
Lake Whalum
Fitchurg
Helen Weiass
Main Street
Sudbury Crash Leads to DUI Charge After Narrow Escape
A harrowing Maynard Road collision near Sudbury Center ended with the driver of the oncoming car, Nutting of 54 Summer Street, arrested on a driving under the influence charge. Police investigated, and Nutting appeared in court with the case continued to August 8.
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Maynard
Sudbury ‘Center
Nutting
Summer Street
M Court
Destin Sa
Sudbury Debates Use of Appropriation for Union Avenue
Sudbury officials weigh using 1600 from town funds plus 3200 state and county support to rebuild Union Avenue, a key Route 126 corridor. The plan aims to reduce mud and annual street costs, with officials noting fall start potential if funds are approved, while some fear eroding excess and deficiency reserves.
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Way Department
Board
Highway Department
Union Avenue
Concord Road
Rhodesland
Sudbury Gong
State
County Highway Commission
Sudbury Forms New Baseball League With Local Teams
Sudbury forms a new baseball league with teams from the Fire Department, the Post, American Legion, State Nursery, Philliel Co, and Old Timers. Albert A. Tallant is president, Maxwell Raton secretary, William B. Davidson treasurer. First game tonight at Center school grounds. two umpires and standard rules. The schedule lists dates through Sept 5 with multiple matchups, including Nursery, Legion, Firemen, and Old Timers. A practice game Monday saw the Firemen beat the Nursery 17 to 6.
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Sudbury
Center School
Town Hall
Sudbury Fire Department
Sudbury Post
American Legion
The
State Nursery
Philliel Co
Old Timers
Albert A. Tallant
Maxwell Raton
William B. Davidson
Philgas
Nursery
Firemen
Mine Department
Firs Department
Legion
Fire Department
Philgas Va Fire Department
Legion Va
Olders
Jon
Hhe Firemen
Tung
New Hampshire Plan for Reemployment Presented
A New England plan for a flexible working week is presented to President Hoover in Washington by a New Hampshire committee led by Governor John G Winant. Business leaders in Boston and the New England Council press study of the plan for adoption across industry and government.
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Boston
Mass
Hoover
Washington
John G.winant
New Hampshire
New England
Harry C. Knight
Goveror Winant
Knight
New England Council
Burke U S N Retired Speaks to Rotary on Global War Echoes
Lt J A Burke former naval officer who commanded the first Eagle type boat built in World War I spoke to Sharons Rotary Club. He recounted experiences in Russia and the Far East with American forces. Visitors included Stuart Irwin Thomas Hollis J Bradley and James H Buck with plans for an interclub meeting August 16 at Marlboro.
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Rudcon Arene
Joan H. Burke
Rotary Club
Aight
Sharon
Russia
Far East
Stuart Irwin
Dist
Ernest’ W. Dunbar
Cord
Thomas Hollis
Concord Club
J. Bradley
Marlboro
Black and White
James H. Buck
Clinton, Club
Maynard child birthday party celebrated at Linden street home
Miss Nanny Belle Sealey daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Sealey hosted a Monday afternoon party for her eleventh birthday. Guests included Anne Tucker Ann Hamlin Margaret Mary Dineen Jean Lynch Ann White Marie Flaherty Mildred Holly Virginia Holly Mary McCarthy Gloria Holly Lenla Holly Anna Downey and Ros Meagher Mary O'Neal from Dorchester. Refreshments were served on the lawn as games entertained the group.
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Maynard Child
Nanny Belle Sealey
Frederick Sealey
Linden Street
Anne
Jean Tucker
Ann Hamlin
Margaret Mary
Dineen
Jean Lynch
Ann White
Marie Flaherty
Mildred Holly
Virginia Holly
Mary McCarthy
Gloria Holly
Association officers announce 107th annual report details
In Maynard on August 8 the 107th annual officer report of the association will be read. Wenner Taylor is president, Cuttell and Wooldridge are auditors, and Joseph P. Schwair Johnalam Naylor Newton and James Ledgard are directors. The event, arranged by the Concord Woman's Literary Committee, was read by Mrs Wisner I Park at the home on Monument Street.
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Assogi
Maynard Ae
Association
Wenner Ylor
Cuttell, Eaaur
Wooldridge Dg Stenien Te Auditors
Joseph P. Schwair
Johnalam Naylor
Newton
James
J Ledgard
Compittee
Concord Woman's
Clit
Fire
Monument
Praise for Concord Light Dept Manager Pierce Prompt Action
Residents commend Everett Pierce of the Concord Municipal Light Department for rapid courteous service during recent electrical storms. The note praises readiness for emergencies day or night and the sense of security offered to light users.
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Pierce
Concord
Everett
Concord Municipal “Light Department
Farm House Saved As Barn And Hay Burns
Fire officials suspect incendiary fires at the Joseph Souza Farm on Arlington Street West Acton. A barn and hay were destroyed while the adjacent house was saved. investigators consider the pattern three incidents in three weeks and expect state fire officials to join.
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Arlington Street
Acton
Jose DeSonla
Bix O’glock
Hoge
West Acton
Joseph Souza
Moe
Sheehan Family Reunion Planned for Acton Town Hall
The 10th annual Sheehan Family reunion is set for next Sunday at Acton Town Hall after Mass at Help of Christians. The event will include a business meeting with officers David Sheehan president Joseph Shortelevey vice president Miss Mary Mannion secretary Miss Mary Lee recording secretary Ellen Sullivan treasurer.
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Sheehan
Reunon
Town Hall
Acton Centre
Help of Christians Church
Ant
David
Cord Ib
Jodeph Shorteleevey
Seagus
Mannion
Littleton
Mary Lee
Concord
Eilén Sullivan
West Concord
Maynard Appropriations Slashed at Town Meeting
About 300 residents attended a Maynard town meeting at the Cooperative hall and approved roughly half of welfare spending requests. Welfare $15,000 and old age assistance $500. soldier’s relief $3,000. sewer extension on Brown Street $1,600. fire department for new hose $400. sewer maintenance $350. Teachers contributed $2,413.42 to the town treasury. Treasurer George H. Guneeraa noted the treasury’s low balance and uncertainty about funding.
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Welae Commission
Fire Department
S Chool
George’ H. Guneeraa Wen
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Olympic
Maynar
Start
Hoover ‘Hostern Campaign
Republiufke
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DeKeim
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Borden
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NEW Baseball League
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