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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1931
Page
3
A period poem tribute by Frederick Ashbourne Sealey from Maynard Massachusetts asks readers to give thanks for day by day life. It reflects gratitude for surviving years and hopes for peace, courtesy to others and remembrance of loved ones.
A monster game mat gathering drew hundreds, with at least a thousand turning out to cheer the high school football team and hear leaders discuss the season. A turkey banquet by Rotary preceded a parade through downtown and a Rally at the Scout building featuring cheers, songs, and remarks by local officials and guests.
Members of the Mar viedo and Single Ladies societies held a turkey whist at St Michael's church hall with ninety six tables in play. Prizes included gold, silk, furniture, and groceries as Rev J L O'Neil and Rev L D Chadbourne announced winners and the committee listed many volunteers.
The will of Carrie G. Leavitt of Marlboro who died July 4 at her Marlboro home came before Judge John C. Probate. A petition was filed by several heirs and a jury was requested.
The Sudbury Woman's Club held an open meeting at Memorial church vestry in South Sudbury on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Willis presided as president and the audience sang America the Beautiful. Mrs Charles A Stockbridge directed the Eleventh District of Woman's Clubs and Mrs Warren C Maller was appointed to fill the unexpired term. Mrs Carolyn Bixby presented a lecture on Foods and Their Preparation and demonstrated cooking several dishes with tasting. The next meeting will be at Mrs Charles H Way’s home on December 2 with a talk on the Legislative Department by a speaker from the State Federation.
About 200 people gathered at Exchange Hall on Tuesday evening November 17 for a grocery whist event organized by the South Acton Athletic Association. Prizes were donated by local residents and fire department members, with winners including Albert Croft, Grace Flint, Mrs J A Farrar, and many others from Acton and Maynard.
Marlboro stores plan a Christmas gift festival offering free merchandise gifts and a record breaking aggregate of cash prizes. Shoppers can earn appreciation coupons from participating merchants including department stores hardware stores clothing shops and more. Large posters will mark stores where coupons can be obtained with purchases during the Yuletide event.
South Acton residents Margaret Larrabee Ruth Alley Elizabeth Merriam and Minnie Campbell receive consolations alongside Charles B Howe in South Acton and West Acton notices.
Two plays will be presented Sunday night at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium by the Young People of St George's Episcopal church. Tolstoi's Men Live By and The are offered without charge with a voluntary offering at the door for a church roof fund. Cast includes Pauline Newton Edith Laubenstein Grace O Green leaf Ruth Taylor and many more with music by Salloway Lent Tracey and Kuntz.
Posters announce authorized members of the Christmas Gift Festival and coupons offering free merchandise gifts or cash prizes on Christmas Eve. Shoppers who purchase one dollar receive a coupon to drop in store receptacles, with thousands of coupons deciding the winners.
The Maynard Teachers Club will hold an open meeting at the High School Auditorium Tuesday afternoon December 1 at 315. E Louise Jones of the state Teachers Department will speak on the relation of school and library. Town Library trustees and librarians are invited to attend.
The Maynard Woman's Club hosts its 30th annual Gentlemen's Night at the High School Auditorium on Monday, November 20. Dr David Vaughan of Boston University will speak on American ideals, and international baritone James Houghton will sing. Tickets available from committee members Mrs Glenwood Swett, Mrs Mary Mann, and Mrs Mildred Green or at the door.
A broad community effort backs Marlboro’s Christmas Gift Festival starting December 1. Merchants and residents anticipate elaborate street illuminations and festive decorations to lift spirits during the holiday season and foster cheerful community mood.
Sudbury fire department responded to a blaze at a cottage on 53 Street owned by M. Ferer of Watertown. The fire burned for some time and the building, used as a camp, was a total loss with estimated damages around $1000. W. E. Davison was in charge of the fire brigade.
The wedding of Fral Bowker son of Mr and Mrs W Bowker of North Sudbury and Miss Stephanie Marsinsi Clinton was held in Salem last Friday. The couple will reside in Framingham where Bowker has worked five years for an unnamed corporation.
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