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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1931
Page
4
A program on The Need for Phys ical Education will be presented by the state federation on Tuesday at 7 pm at the Union Hall. Carly Schrader will speak, and a musical interlude will be provided by the orchestra. All invited to attend.
A garbled report outlines a Pot of Gold event at Geld Kilmer Circle in Waltham St hall. It mentions merchants offering interest every three units and a Rainbow plan with an usual auction discount.
At a meeting of the Honor of the Boy Scouts Dr Earl Ryan chair Charles H Walker four seconds were awarded to Raksey Walter Staple Marsden and Robert Lesly of four Scout troops. Hudson from Stow will be held at the local high school gym. Algon executive will be in charge and will compete in knotty Morse Code signalling first stretcher bearing relay ass relay and fire events. Irving Woot scout ag of eo T church ee bee Methodist church and Matheuman troop 4 Union tional Church.
The Maynard Auxiliary A O H invites members to a green whist party at Lows Hall on Tuesday March 17 St Patrick's Day. Prizes for men and refreshments will be provided.
George S. Story to speak at an open meeting of the Martiwian Club in Pine Grove Thursday noon. President Anderson invites all interested in agricultural pursuits to attend. The topic concerns the current situation and possible solutions as the community faces a challenging period.
The story notes the officiate group re elected a moderator amid surprising results. One of the moderates who lost the race drew attention from friends while observers commented on sidelights and a plan reportedly admonished by the chief.
West Acton residents gain reassurance from a new fire safety device at the Sie cas cel use. A firealarm at two o'clock last Thursday responded to a closet fire at the Knowlton block, with rapid crew arrival reducing damage. The town’s social activity includes the West Acton Woman's Club meeting rescheduled to March 9, a Beach's Cafe menu, and ongoing firemen’s whist parties. Rev Fred Alsen MacDonald of Worcester, a former West Acton speaker, died. Mrs. Benjamin Smith and family are noted. School events at Bligh School shift to March 13 with student performances. Boy Scouts received practical talks on tr0p structure and signaling.
Miss Laura Stockwell died suddenly last Wednesday at the Parker residence. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the church with Mrs Irmaine at the organ and Lucy Potter as soloist, honoring her memory.
West Actom Baptist Church reports regular morning worship at 10 30 a m with adult classes at noon and Pleasant Sunday evenings at 7 00 p m Youth meeting at 1 00 p m Special Lenten services are under way. Rev Olaf Johnsen of Gencondwah speaks Wednesday with refreshments. A supper precedes Rev B S Batstone talk on March 19. March 8 topics are Blessed Bondage of Love and Hidden Treasure. Pastor to take two months European trip after last Sunday’s Communion. Soloist Mr Wilkie of Carlisle.
Hilal students from Sudbury and Jackson participated in a Tufts College production of The Rose and the Ring shown last Friday and Saturday evenings. Prat Lent Lewis head of the department supervised directing a large chorus with assistance from the school dramatic society and Mrs Mildred Stone provided a leadership role in weekend performances.
Professional boxing returns to Pastime Hall with Vieter Lotti of Marlboro versus Billy Nelson of Brockton in the feature bout. Lotti, now pro after a Golden Gloves run, has three wins and seeks distance against Nelson, a veteran of hard fights. Also on the card are McNutt versus Bousquet, Creag versus Hermans, and Sharkey versus Banis, with the show starting at 8 45.
On the Finance Committee the moderator appointed James F. King Henry A Laughlin Harold B Orendorff Frank H Rideout and Thomas Todd for three years On the Playgrounds Committee Edward F Laughlin Oscar B E Beckvold John J Connonton Wells A Hall High F Leith Edward W Sheehan T Alfred Wilson The town auditor salary fixed at 350 and the Chairman of Public Welfare at 250 Public dumps moved from Board of Health to Department of Roads and Bridges West Street extension at West Concord approved Sudbury Road to be rebuilt from Nine Acre Corner to Seven Star Lane P C Beterson named director with Middlesex County Extension Service Town voted to borrow 45000 to relay water mains 6 to 16 inches Authorized legal counsel to defend suits Gas regulations adopted and meadow land at Great Meadows authorized for Selectmen Some departmental appropriations listed with totals including Public Welfare 18000 Library Commission 9765 Health 2848 Fire Hydrant Service 3000 Middlesex County Extension Service 50 Vocational School Tuition 670 Insurance Premiums 5085
Hollywood hobbyists include Billie Dove with dressed fleas from Mexico and a wedding scene in a walnut shell. Notables like Gary Cooper Greta Garbo Clive Brook and Harold Lloyd boast rare collections and autographs. John R Freuler plans Westerns while Hersholt and Hersholt colleagues prep Denmark at the Olympics. Jean Hersholt leads the Danish Olympic effort as Wallace Beery G Hill head to Panama for Sea Magiles. Colleen Moore tests for Five and Ten at MGM as Jean Harlow hosts house warmings despite studio calls. Ed Brophy shifts from MGBi to direct Parlor Bedroom and Bath French German versions.
Clift Edwards is hospitalized in Coventry amid tense backstage talk as casting shifts point to Jack Gilbert opposing Greta Garbo in The Rise and Fall of Susan. Studio insiders note last minute script and policy debates shaping public appearances and pairings.
An informal snapshot features Charlie Chaplin, famed screen comedian, alongside Ramsay Macdonald the Premier of Great Britain, taken at a private estate setting. The image highlights a historic cross section of cinema and politics in a single frame.
The Philadelphia Colored Giants visit Marlboro Friday to challenge the Bear quintet. Marlboro counters with Arch Golembeski, Bernet, Kasper, Brusso, Jaworek and Reidy as the two teams meet in a renewed city showdown.
Mrs Margaret Hayn and Irving lead a testimonial for Irwin with about thirty local friends at the Elks Home Marlboro last night. James J Ledgard acted as toastmaster. Mrs Laura Lincoln of Ashland to speak on Pidacs at American Legion Auxiliary meeting Monday night at Fellows Ball with Quadrupolid invited. Middlesex Legion will meet in Lexington next Sunday afternoon. Philomena Christereno observed her day with Sud eed and guests. Alice MacDonald graduated from St John’s Hospital School of Nursing in Brooklyn.
James Silva returns to his Vermont winter home on a street. Mrs. Bawin Dorf and infant head back to 96 Main Street from the Maternal Hospital. A. L. Castles, former warden and matron in Elizabeth New Jersey, noted. Harold Frye of the U S Navy visits his father Walter J. Frye on Central Street. Carl Priestly of Providence announces a new family member with Mrs. Clarence B and Lamson. Mrs. Frederick P. Glazier returns home on Lincoln Street. Mrs. Dore Gage of Northfield visits Alfred Berway on Lering Street. Mrs. Sarah Crossman cares for Central Street. Helen Emery, mother of Mrs. Jesh M Meserve of Forest Avenue, noted. Edwin H. Ottersen, Rice Street, superintendent of the C G Guayer box, underwent surgery.
Hudson official Harry Madden seeks a legal ruling on the election process for town officers and the appointment of a temporary moderator for the upcoming annual town election set for Monday March 9. The request, backed by John Me serve chair of the board, asks whether ballots must be provided and how nominations and procedures align with town bylaws.
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