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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1935
Page
8
A successful sale by the Ladies of the Universalist was held with Eileen Sheehan assisting the local post office. John Enneguess arranged for quick service during the holiday season as the office will close on Christmas Day. the Board of Selectmen will set further actions.
The four month old Robert Davis of Hudson died Friday night at Children’s Hospital in Boston. Funeral services were held Sunday from the home of his grandparents at 9 Hayes Street with Rev. John Dzick of St Casimir’s Church officiating. Burial followed at St. Bridget’s Cemetery.
Maynard the selectmen chairman will lead the local Birthday Ball for the President to be held January 30. A general committee will be formed to organize the event. Seventy percent of proceeds stay locally for orthopedic hospitals, while thirty percent goes to the National Committee for the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation to aid national efforts.
South Acton prepares for the thirty ninth annual Oki Folks Dance at Exchange Hall on Tuesday evening December 31. Committees include W A Flint Charles A Boxboro and C T Page. Acton High School AA plans strict crowd control for home games following the season opener between alumni and the school squad. The Torch Christmas number issued December 18 features Robert Taylor art and class news editorials poetry and humor.
A reflective line-poem notes life’s passing moments as sands slip away and memories arrive only after they depart. It evokes fleeting beauty and unseen visitors as time flows. The speaker contemplates mortality, gratitude, and the elusive nature of grace.
St Edwards Quimby Post A L of Acton asks villagers to bring gifts to Dr Orma L Clark's home in South Acton for distribution to 26 families and 120 children. Legion volunteers work long hours to ensure toys reach those in need before Christmas. prompt, generous support is urged.
Acton Edwards Quimby Post A L of Acton appeals for Christmas donations after a slow response this year. In a previous season 26 families and 120 children were aided by volunteers who seek financial gifts or usable bundled articles to distribute before Christmas. Contributions can be sent to headquarters at the home of Dr Orma L Clark in charge of the committee.
Acton Lodge hosts the December 7 meeting and a December to Detain of Christmas cheer for needy families by Edwards Quimby Post Ameri. Concord Lodge holds a meeting at West Acton Hall. December 31 features the 39th Annual Old Folks Dance at Exchange Hall South Acton. January 3 presents Acton Grange minstrel show. January 7 sees the Acton Men's Club monthly meeting.
Acton High SchoolBasketball opened last Tuesday with a tryout game between the regular squad and alumni. Veteran Fred Lawrence leads coach Bob Dolan in a strong showing despite inexperienced current players. Maguire Smart and Claflin from last year’s star team dominate, while Callanan Stevens and Mannion shore up the defense in lickfield. The coach notes the need for experience but praises the new group’s loyalty and effort. The score:
Acton High School notes the Sophomore Class plans a two act mystery play Polly Wants a Cracker for late January. Committee members are Iris Marm Cynthia Price Dexter Kelly and Robert Montague. Basketball: Alumni beat the team last Tuesday providing experience for the squad, while the Alumni proved superior to any rival on the schedule. Tickets 25 cents.
The West School announces the November honor roll listing grade three students Milton Baker Frank Bateman Curtie Co William Brown Theresa Anne Litchard and Hugh Wambledt and grade four pupils.
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