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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1930
Page
3
Acton high school football tied with an opponent on October 17 after a hard fought game. Acton trailed early but kept the other team scoreless into the final period. A late touchdown pass from Stev e Thompson narrowed the gap, but the high team could not clinch the win.
Acton shows a rising football record with a first game tie a win in the second match and a third game tie. Stevens attempted a goal kick from the side of the post as the wind carried the ball.
Arthur DeCrs sey remains in critical condition after a week old auto crash. Ida Christie has shown improvement and is hopeful. Christie of Plushing, New York cares for a relative while Arthur Reynolds and spouse visit friends in Abdoyer, Massachusetts. The Acton High School Freshman Halloween dance occurs Friday October 24 from 8:30 to 11:20.
South Acton Reading club members connected with the Harriet K Sawyer Home for aged women in Ayer plan a visit on Thursday Oct 30 donation day. D Lothrop and family return to their School street home after summer camp at Beechwood Maine. Acton Agricultural association directors meet at Beach's restaurant West Acton Oct 18. Acton Fair 1930 named a financial success. A business meeting is set for Nov 2 with a turkey dinner in town hall at 6 30 for a dollar. members and new entrants invited.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the Congregational church hosts its annual ear event with tables and an evening entertainment on Thursday afternoon in October 1923. The group meets again October 30 with Miss Lizzie Bumpus.
James McGann was struck by a Clinton driver Leon Case while crossing a road in front of a roadside stand. He flew several yards and sustained a deep forearm laceration needing 20 stitches plus a left ankle and knee injury.
Magdalene Chapter O. E. S. observed Patronie Night with about 200 guests at the Masonic hall. The supper preceded a degree exemplification by officers from state chapters. Participants included Annie Henderson W M West Roxbury and several other dignitaries. supper committee led by Mrs Agnes Binks. Maynard soloist William Weigle. Magdalene Chapter O. E. S. was instituted April 1890 with Bertha Carmichael as worthy matron and Richard Allan as worthy patron.
Sudbury village tax data shows total valuation of 2 343 646 with 285 025 in personal property. Real estate up 80 635 and personal property up 5 265 from 1929. Polls rise to 425 from 417. 1930 budget set at 84 850, down 2 017 from last year. Tax rate 27 50 per 1000, down from 29 00. Nonresident taxpayers cheer the rate cut but higher total bills disappoint. Community notices record Goodman Village Improvement Society meeting heating work, Child Study Circle reading, American Legion Auxiliary officers chosen, Mrs Karl Stone’s return, Cottage Fair at Memorial church, Hallowe en party for C E Society at 6 45 p m.
An advertisement notes Manning Stores at 49 Walnut Street Maynard. Details are limited but indicate retail listing or sale at this location.
The Sudbury High School Parent-Teachers Association met Wednesday with Mrs. Reynolds presiding. The discussion focused on extracurricular activities and their benefits for school life. On Friday October 10, seventh and eighth graders and the high school visited the Governmental Exposition in the Armory on Commonwealth Avenue Boston. The exhibit showcased progress in modern invention and science.
One dead, a second badly hurt and others narrowly escape after a collision on Marrett road involving a loaded truck and a pleasure car. William H Elwood, 70, of West Concord, died hours after admission to a hospital. Charles B Hamilton of Belmont injured his back. truck drivers unharmed. Advertised potatoes and weekly specials at Manning Stores are noted in the clipping.
Sudbury hosts a repeat performance of Rev. Chanins Brown’s tercentenary sermon from September 7 held on the spot of Wayland Sudbury’s first meeting house. The sermon will be given next Sunday at 11 o clock in Sudbury Centre’s First Parish Meeting House with cordial invitation to all friends.
The West Concord Woman's Club held its opening meeting last Friday afternoon in Odd Fellows hall with Mrs. Thomas J. Walker, second vice president of the State Federation, as guest of honor praising the local club. Peanut Butter 23c Ib. Box
The Sudbury Board of Registry of Voters met at First Parish church to add fifteen new names and six from the previous meeting, bringing the total voting list to 633 for this off year.
Mr and Mrs William Brayden departed yesterday for a trip to Bermuda. An advertisement from Manning Stores lists butter and rolls at reduced prices, noting a one cent decrease from the prior week. Address: 49 Walnut St Maynard.
A fragment notes a person named Bix Reomes at 32 Wasi Street off Acton seeking an unspecified job or assistance, inviting applicants to respond to the advertisement.
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