Acton Residents Move and Local Whist Highlights
Mr and Mrs Garceau move from Arlington street to a tenement on Massachusetts avenue this week. Fred Kennedy and Mrs Charles Briggs won winters of potatoes at the Firemen's whist, while Mrs Arthur Wetherbee and Edward Le Clerc won bags of sugar. Six tables played last week and another whist with prizes is planned. Mrs Sarah French showcases smart frocks with a Friday fashion display at the Acton Woman's club.
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Garceau
Arlington Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Fred Kennedy
Charles Briggs
Arthur Wetherbee
Edward LeClerc
Sarah French
Acton
Acton Woman's Club
Home Economics Night Highlights Maynard Grange Program
Miss Marguerite Pett ee of the County Extension Service at Concord delivered a talk at the Maynard Grange event. George Ruble and Fred Marrino supplied music, followed by dancing. The Maynard High School orchestra directed by Ethel Lovely plans a Feb 9 concert at a Grange meeting featuring Household Hints a Valentine party a Lecturers march and member applications.
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Maynard
iMiss Marguerite Pettee
County Extension Service
Concord
Maynard Grange
George Ruble
Fred Marrino
Maynard High School
Ethel Lovely
the Grange
Matinee Whist at Mrs Holmart Mead Hosts Luncheon
A lunch and matinee whist at Mrs. Holmart Mead’s home last Friday featured a three-table game. Prizes went to BR. J. Hall, Mrs. Wetherbee, and Mr. Rich. Proceeds benefited the Universalist church Mission Circle and Ladies' Social Circle.
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Holmart Mead
Runcheon
BR. J. Hall
Wetherbee
Rich
Arthur Wetherbee
Fred Bradford
Robert Reid
Jed Whitcomb
Bertram E. Hall
Universalist Church
Sudbury Budget Discussed at Public Hearing
The Finances Committee met in the Selectmen's office for a public hearing on next year's budget submitted by the Board of Selectmen. The School Department was absent from the budget presentation while the Highway and Fire departments drew questions about reports and costs. Supt. Noyes agreed to provide a more detailed highway report and residents urged cutting street lighting costs by about 25 percent.
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Sudbury
Selectmen
Board of Selectmen
Piper
Gardner Poole
Montana
Atkinson
Noyes
Arthur Ilawes
Ae Mared
Fire Department
Woolen Company Leaders Seek Budget Talk With Town Panel
Maynard attorney Leland Powers Spencer Montgomery and Harry C Templeton for the American Woolen Company met with the town Finance Committee and Assessors to discuss the budget. Company officials urged a tax relief via a smaller budget, noting recent property valuation changes. A citizens meeting will precede the March appropriation session to further discussion with Woolen Company representation.
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Maynard
Leland Powers
Spencer Montgomery
Harry C. Templeton
Assabet Mill
American ‘Woolén Company
American ‘Woolen Company
Woolen’ Co
Honored Students Keep Punctual Record by Grade
The following pupils achieved no absences or tardies in the first semester. Grade 1 includes Rachel Whitney Dorothy Cutting Wilbur Watson. Grade 2 Grace Spiller Edna Stiles. Grade 3 George Mercury Fedeca Fairbank. Grade 4 Albert Sabansky Lois Gillette Barbara Roberts Bernard Cossar Winthrop Fairbank. Grade 5 Algy Alexander Vincenzo Casella Robert Andrews Arthur Haynes. Grade 6 Mary Pincitelli Nancy Fairbank. Grade 7 Alice Andrews Charles Andrews Irving Priest Harold Wright. Grade 8 Harrison Bennett Gert rude Haynes Antoinette LaGrasse Nancy Noyes Rachel Noyes Annie Rissanen Donel Roberts Sally Stone. Freshman Nellie Hagar Helen Ross Robert Walker. Sophomore Frances Bennett Mildred Hamm Ruth Hemingway Esther Miller James Bartlett Philip Cutler John Mercury. Junior Florence Hazel Ellen McSweeney Charles Hamm Eric Johnson. Senior John Carson William McSweeney.
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Rachel Whitney
Dorothy Cutting
Wilbur Watson
Grace Spiller
Edna Stiles
George Mercury
Fedecca Fairbank
Albert Sabansky
Lois Gillette
Barbara Roberts
Bernard Cossar
Winthrop Fairbank
Algy Alexander
Vincenzo Casella
Robert Andrews
Arthur Haynes
Mary Pincitelli
Nancy Fairbank
Alice Andrews
Charles Andrews
Irving Priest
Harold Wright
Harrison Bennett
Gertrude Haynes
Antoinette LaGrasse
Nancy Noyes
Rachel Noyes
Annie Rissanen
Donel Roberts
Sally Stone
Nellie Hagar
Helen Ross
Robert Walker
Frances Bennett
Mildred Hamm
Ruth Hemingway
Esther Miller
James Bartlett
Philip Cutler
John Mercury
Florence Hazel
Ellen McSweeney
Charles Hamm
Eric Johnson
John Carson
William McSweeney
Bill to abolish Industrial Shoemaking School urged
Lynn January 21 Representative William H Doyle of Malden urged the legislative Committee on Cities to back a bill abolishing the Industrial Shoemaking School in Lyon. He argued it trains workers who return to foreign countries and compete with American shoe factories. Others supported the petition citing costs and salaries, while Michael Tracey of the school defended it.
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Lynn
William H Doyle
Malden
Legislative Committee On Cities
Lyon
Lota
Eer
Admmittee
Michael 5. Rasan
Tony
A. Garo
Fide Lynn
Keenan
Fred A Hutchinson
Michael J. Tracey
Quebec Roads Plan Promotes Tourism Through Advertisements
The Hon. J. E. Perrault outlines continuing Quebec’s policy to build modern roads in scenic areas and publicize them in newspaper ads as the province opens its exhibit in Boston. He stresses reaching American tourists and showcasing accessible networks and infrastructure.
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Quebec
J. E. Perrault
Boston
Glckenne Wesnabec
Perrault
Plan for Nationwide War Against Machine Gun Use
Boston reports a proposed uniform machine gun act to be asked of thirty eight state legislatures this winter. It imposes ten to twenty year terms for possession or use, defines machine guns to include automatic or semi automatic rifles or shotguns, requires registries, and targets undocumented immigrants and convicts in violent crime. Police departments support the plan, and enforcement would not require proving ownership.
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Boston
Joseph F. O'Connell
The
American Bar Association
National Conference of Commissioners On
O’connell
Secretary of State
United States
Tax Appeals Board under fire as burden on small real estate owners debated
State House news reports a hearing before the State Administration Committee where critics argue the Tax Appeals Board worsens small property owners' burden, while supporters praise the board and urge reforms or replacement with district tax appeal commissioners. Mayor Slowey of Lowell and Sen Stevens defend releasing abatements' impact on cities and advocate fairer tax methods.
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State House
State ‘Board of Tax Appeals
State Administration Committee
Tax Appeals Board
Charles A. Stevens
Lowell
Commonwealth
C. B. Slowey
Stevens
Thomas Bergan
Dorchester
State Board of Tax Appeals
Slowey
Frank C. Sheridan
Maynard
Tax boards and abatements spark small-town debate
Reports from Maynard and Milville show small property owners urging lower assessments and fees. Lawmakers and experts propose group hearings and fee reductions to ease the burden, while critics warn of potential abuses and rackets in a reforming tax appeals system.
Sudbury Social Ties and Local Happenings Outline
Sudbury hosts relatives over weekend. Riverside Drive guest Bass noted in attendance. Town reports residents traveling to Revere and Winthrop, with shoreline events mentioned as shocking. Local figures like Albert E. Haynes and Mrs. L. D. Stiles referenced in recovery and welfare notes. Community votes and candidacy talk surround Cabot Devoll for tax office amid active local party backing. Bowling League heats up as Firemen Grange and Legion boys compete for early lead.
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Riverside Drive
Bartlett Aone
Revere
Cabot Devoll
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The
Atlantic
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