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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1935
Page
5
The council members for the local high school have been appointed by James King. The council is not yet seated but is set for election in the near future. Constance Dawson is named among those lined up for the post.
Acton hosts a Friday scrimmage between Dolans and Mhark's school of south as Coach Glady's Pop field plans unfold. The Acton backfield suffers a season ending ankle injury to Fred Lawrence while Kelley recovers from a knee injury and Frank Downey carries a knee concern. The effort centers on a young lineup with one senior remaining.
The Acton Town Hall and welfare department votes referenced a proposed vault for town records and an additional sum of $1,000 for the year. A reserve fund of $3,500 was approved to support a small plant project and partitioning of town offices.
A garbled listing shows events at The Lawyer Hi Hostess and State Federation notes. It mentions hostesses and officers for March to May including anniversary plans and upcoming meetings. Names such as Mrs. Kathrine March and Mrs. Herbert F. French appear amid committee roles and program topics.
The article notes Captain Lawrence cried fire faster and not to give up the ship as he was mortally wounded and his vessel captured. It contrasts this with later attribution to Commodore Perry and details a Buffalo flag misattributed to Perry during the War of 1812.
The piece cites rival theories on the origin of Whitsun including weary Sunday, white robes in baptisms and confirmations, and a charitable feast of white offerings. It notes white vestments during mass and recalls a heavy rainfall event recorded in 1888. Pearson's Weekly is referenced.
The article notes Thomas Edison refined the carbon filament lamp after 13 months of work and achieved a 40 hour burn on October 21, 1879. It mentions Joseph Swan in England and Moses G. Farmer in 1859 crediting him with an electric incandescence experiment using a platinum strip, highlighting early lamp developments.
Fragmentary text hints at a historical note about a crossing distance or route. Named places or events are unclear, with garbled phrases suggesting an era reference and geographic notion but lacking concrete details for a full summary.
Joseph Makar of Sudbury Court found a lost pocketbook with $14 cash and money order receipts on the roadside after a day of work. He contacted the owner who had lost it during a car ride and returned it. The owner sent $6 as a reward, but Makar valued the owner’s relief over the payment, reflecting rugged honesty in a hard day.
Brownville of Water town a frequent visitor to Acton manufacturing plants. The three day carnival at Jones Community Field succeeded as hoped. Ingswich will meet monthly at a different church with ministers rotating. Ladies Sewing Circle Universalist church held a rummage and food gate raising funds under chair Mrs Lyte Wells. Congregational Harvest Supper last Thursday brought many together with a social after. A scheduled game with Hopkinton High at Jones Community Field was not played due to a misunderstanding. Acton High may arrange a later game. Last week's fire drill showed students could leave in 45 seconds. Grade enrollment rose slightly with Center 74 West 92 South. George White celebrated his ninth birthday with friends at home. Guests included Alvin Piper, Charles Sweet, David McGuire, Jackie Tucker, Jean and Phyllis White, Ruth Weir, Ruth Garside, Alice Hanson and Glendon Worden.
The High School seniors host a reception for freshmen on October 11 in formal style. The annual gathering is a social success and eagerly anticipated by every class. Coach Robert Dolan attends Saturday morning classes at Boston University for Educational Guidance and pursues a master’s in Education with English and French minors, aiming to complete by August. Superintendent Walter F. Hall and assistant principal Henry Hopkinson work to have an organized program ready.
Duane South and Margaret Carney exchanged vows Saturday at the bride’s sister Mrs Robert Hooper’s home on Avenue. Rev Albert B Reynolds officiated with attendance from Mr and Mrs Hooper and a few friends in Eastport Maine origin.
Robert F. Charles of South Acton will be installed as organist and officers will exemplify initiatory rites. Refreshments will be served during a social pour following the formal meeting.
Mrs Judith W Smith of Wichita Kansas has been visiting. The Woman’s club will hold a meeting Thursday at the parsonage. Plans are underway for the Macoriatchest Fair to be held November 1.
Maynard High School schedules a football rally in the Auditorium before the game with Hudson High. The field hockey team, led by Hoff man and Victoria Jaku sik, will play at Crowe Park on Friday October 11 against Ash land High.
Leonard W. Jubb of Fenwood road Boston was driving on the Concord highway late Sunday night when a young deer bounded from the woods and stopped in the road. The car struck the animal, killing it while the car sustained a broken headlight and damaged fender. State Police took the carcass and the car continued on its way.
Social clubs in West Acton plan a busy fall and winter schedule. The West Acton Woman's Club starts Monday afternoon October 14 with an ambitious program. The Ambi Post A. will hold joint installation ceremonies soon, and Mrs. Rachel Haynes will attend a hairdressers convention in New York from October 12 to 17.
The document notes how pirates enforced tolls on all merchant ships plying the coast, marking a harsh era of coastal control and revenue extraction by maritime raiders.
A church notices outline a 3 o'clock department meeting to be led by Miss Emma Greenhalge. An entertainment program from Mrs. Eason Cross of Boston is set for Friday night at the church. Sunday school rallies are announced with the Primary at 9 30 and seniors at 12 noon. Rev I S Nowland of Stow will deliver a noon address. Howard Whitney reports on Epworth League in Clinton. An official board meeting occurred Monday and the Philathea class met at Mrs Victor Sebewed home. Sermons titled Let Us Live the Golden Rule will be preached by Rev Eaton Marshall at the single service next Sunday morning.
Roger Matthewman defeats W Murphy 4 6 6 3 to win the junior championship at Brooks Street courts last week. Senior title undecided. Harold Wilcox to play winner of Roy Lent and Harland Larkin. Junior results include A Young default win then loss to Matthewman 6 2 8 6 and Murphy 6 1 6 4 over A Glickman, McLean defaulted on Parker, McLean then lost to Murphy 6 1 6 2. Senior follow up reports Vic
Salloway defeats Warila 6-0 64 and H Larkin beats A I 6-1 6-0. Whitney advances by bye then beats Connor 6-3 6-1. Bison defaults to Glickman, Wilcox advances by defeating Wilson 6-1 6-0 and then beats Glickman 6-4 6-2. Semi final Hippy outplays Whitney 4-6 6-2 6-2. finals to be best of five.
Schools will be closed Friday October 18 to allow teachers to attend a Middlesex County Teachers Association meeting in Boston. James P. King supported the Marlboro trip where Dr Alexa J. Stoddard Providence RI superintendent spoke as president of the National Board.
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