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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1920

Page

8

Sudbury social notes list spring events and personnel changes

The Sudbury column details the Pensman Tea room opening, Perry's new horse and colt sale, King Philip club dance invitations for April 19, new telephone installations at several homes, Sunday visits of the Garfield family, Goodman society meeting set for April 19, a leave of absence for Mrs. E P Stiles, a Memorial church supper on April 16, Knight leaving C H Way to become superintendent at Kelsey Ranch, school changes with new teachers at North and high schools, Mrs. Loring Puffer’s health update, Woman's club host night with guest invites, and a closing note about a Boston and Maine station page.

King Philip Club Perry Joseph Keene Geo Garfield and Family of Concord W. M. Varmenter Goodman Society The Beason E. P. Stiles Boston and Maine Memorial Church St. Sudbury Benjamin Knight C. H. Way Knight Kelsey Ranch Lexington Ruth Noyesia Miga Jane Hart Misa Jenkins Loring Puffer Everetta Parmenter Woman's Club Hach Boston

Maine railroad crossing at South Sudbury

A brief note notes a railroad crossing in Maine near South Sudbury and an individual required to pass a strict examination to obtain the position.

Maine South Sudbury

Minster Preaches on Mark Text and Christ’s Appearances

At a Sunday service Rev. George Clarke delivered a sermon from Mark VI XXXVII saying Give Ye Them to War. The evening topic was Ten Appearances of Christ After the Resurrection as Luther Cutting marked his 87th birthday at his Hastaud bury home with relatives and friends calling to offer flowers and wishes.

M. E George Clarke Christ Luther Cutting Hastaudbury Mr. Cutting

Boston trip for passports and weekend guests in New York

Mrs John Trench and Mrs Miller traveled to Boston on Saturday to obtain passports for an early passage to England. Mr and Mrs Edward Smith of Bridgeport CT and Leo Smith visited the Misses Nagle on Main Street in New York City during the weekend.

John Trench

Donations to M H 8S baseball fund topped by many gifts

Principal H F Bates reports contributions to the M H 8S baseball fund from donors including Francis Cleary Julius Gruber and W B Case totaling $78 with mid numbers listed. The notice also records Maynard Eagles beating Marlboro Eagles by one point in a bowling match at Maynard alleys led by Peterson with 325 and Marlboro’s A Gilbert 294.

A. A H. F. Bates Francis Cleary H. EB Lawton W. B. Case & Sons W. A. Haynes Julius Gruber S. B. McCleary L. HB. Wilson C. H. Courtney C. H. Persons J. Os. Ledgard Maynard Eagles Marlboro Eagles Maynard Donnt Peterson A. Gilbert

Presented Jewel And Farewell For Sailor Duxbury

William Duxbury sails for England on April 24 and receives a farewell reception and a past worthy president jewel at Lord Kitchiner lodge meeting in Odd Fellows hall. Joseph Marsden elected secretary succeeding Duxbury. Plans discussed for the lodge anniversary celebrated jointly with Lady Warwick lodge on April 24.

William Duxbury England Lord Kitchinér Lodge Sons of St. George Odd Fellows Hall Joseph Marsden Mr. Duxbury Lodge Lady Warwick Lodge

Maynard Knights of Columbus Elect Officers

At Maynard council of Knights of Columbus on Tuesday night the newly elected officers included Timothy B. Moynihan as grand knight Patrick McGrath as deputy grand knight Sylvester Sullivan as chancellor Frank Brayden as financial secretary Roy McCormack as recording secretary Frank McCormack as treasurer James J. Morgan as advocate and Frank Prue as trustee.

Institution of Maynard Council Knights of Columbus Timothy B. Moynihan Patrick McGrath Sylvester Sullivan Frank Brayden Roy McCormack Frank McCormack James J. Morgan Frank Prue

Nine Hudson youths held in lockup for disorderly conduct

Nine boys aged 16 to 18 from Hudson spent Sunday night in lockup on Main street after disorderly conduct, charged by Patrolman Charles Garland. At district court Monday morning the cases were placed on file with costs of 35 each. Maynard Eagles will bowl Marlboro Eagles out Marlboro on Tuesday night.

Hudson Main Street Charles Garland District Court

Acton Children Help Fund Meaux Statue Drive

During March 22 to 29 a national collection aimed at 250000 dollars supported Frederick MacMonnies statue to honor France. Acton's quota of 5.09 was met by school groups Center 4.00 West 3.10 South 3.00 with local organizers led by Mr and Mrs Glenn C Gould assisted by Mrs George Tucker and Miss Clara Sawyer.

America France Frederick MacMonnies Germany The Marne Center West South Glenn C. Gould George Tucker Acton Center Clara Sawyer South Acton

Universalist Leader Editor Delivers on 150th Anniversary

Rev Frederick A Bishee D D editor of the Universalist Leader spoke to a good sized audience last Sunday about the 150th anniversary of the first Universalist church founded in this country. His remarks covered church history and were described as interesting and instructive with an optimistic outlook. Next Sunday at the usual morning hour Rev Roger Tetz assistant secretary of the National Convention will preach at the same church.

Frederick A. Bishee

Social and Supper at Baptist Church Draws Large Attendance

The Baptist church hosted a social and supper on Thursday night. Miss Evelyn Knowlton performed a piano piece and the youth group presented the pageant The Triumphant Life in fine style. The supper committee included Mrs. Dudley Mrs. Flora Whitcomb Mrs Heder stedt and Mrs. Martha Twitchell.

the Baptist Church Evelyn Knowlton Dudley Flora Whitcomb Hederstedt Martha Twitchell

Children’s Day Of Acton Club At Baptist Church

The West Acton Woman's Club held its annual Children’s Day at the Baptist church on Monday afternoon. F O Harrell of Waltham entertained the school children with clever magic stunts. Miss Irma Durkee played piano. Ice cream cones and fancy cookies were served.

West Acton

St Elizabeth Parish Holds Annual Reunion at Maynard

Large turnout from St Elizabeth parish attends the St Bridget's parish reunion at Maynard. April and Mrs Annie Kinsley and Mrs Sadie Weaver serve on the refreshment committee.

St. Elizabeth St. Bridget's Parish Maynard Annie Kinsley Sadie Weaver

Local Social Notes and Arrangements Mentioned

Mrs Henry Way visited her son Joseph over the weekend. In Stoneham David Baldwin works at W M Parmenters store filling a temporary role. Mrs Br J Marshall of South Sudbury announces the engagement of her niece Miss Jennie Cole to Grover C Green of Marlboro.

Henry Way Joseph Stoneham David Baldwin W. M. Parmenters Br. J. Marshall South Sudbury Jennie Cole Grover C. Greenwoot Marlboro

Larrie Perry Family Relocates to Wayland Beebee Estate

Mr and Mrs Larrie Perry have moved to the Beebee place in Wayland and will return to Sudbury next week. They are staying with Mrs Perry’s parents while Mr Perry takes a job with Hood.

Larrie Perry Wayland Beebee Place Sudbury Mrs. Perry Mr. Perry Hood People

Maynard D W Gutterson to Speak at Congregational Church

Maynard D W Gutterson of the Inter Church World movement will speak at the Congregational church. Services proceed at the usual hour with an evening musical program featuring a double male quartet.

Inter Church World Movement Congregational Church

Card of Thanks and Funeral Notice for John Meade

We thank neighbors and friends for support during our bereavement. Clarence Rollins and children John Maley William Maley and Mrs James Mullin plan to attend the funeral Thursday morning of John Meade a cousin who died at his home in Forest Hills yesterday.

John Maley William Maley James Mullin John Meade Forest Hills

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