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Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1921

Page

3

Concord Legion Minstrel Show Delights Groton Hospital Vets

The Concord Legion Minstrel cast performed at Groton Hospital for disabled soldiers. Candy and cigarettes were distributed and a patient proclaimed it the best show ever to visit the hospital. The 65 patients cheered James J. Mansfield Post and the Women’s Auxiliary, who organized travel and support.

Legion Groton Hospital Groton James J. Mansfield Post Women's Auxiliary Mary A. Flavin Morton Edwards Sybel Cook

REUTER PHILANTHROPIST DIES AT BRIGHTON HOME

Frederick Theodore Reuter prominent citizen and businessman dies at his Brighton residence on January 26 at age 53 after a long illness of malignant rheumatism. Born in Boston in 1867 he rose to vice president and treasurer of Reuter & Co leaving a widow two sisters and two brothers as survivors.

Frederick Theodore Reuter Henry A. Reuter Middle St Concord Brighton Mr Reuter Boston Henry H. Reuter Reuter & Co WH. I. A. Lausen New York Albert Geiger Jr Brookline Ernest L. Reuter

Minstrels Praise Shown by Mansfield Post in Concord

James J. Mansfield Post No 158 A L staged two sold out minstrel performances at the State Armory on Jan 26 and 27. The show raised funds for new Legion quarters with top acts from Mahon Powers Studio Waltham and performers like Taxi Towler and Pauline Redman. Organizers thanked advertisers and listed the committee members and program lineup.

James J. Mansfield A. L State Armory Misses Mahon-Powers Mahon-Powers Waltham Miss Mahon Taxi Vowler Dick Haley Tumon Tiss Me Marion Dempsey Dorothy Flavin Julia Mansfield Gertrude Mara Pauline Redman Baby Dreams Frances Prendergast Legion Post Russell F. Parsons Henry FI. Hickson Edward J. Brennen Edward H. Cooke Edward F. Cull Williaml. Dee Michael J. Towler

Concord Masons Plan Charity Ball at State Armory

A Concord Masonry charity ball at the State Armory Friday Feb 11 features a concert and dances including Virginia Reel Wortland Fancy and Fox Trot. A butter supper will be served during intermission with plans for surprises. tickets available from local organizers in Concord Lincoln Maynard South Acton and West Acton.

Corinthian Lodge State Armory Concord Masons of Jimelly Chapman Lincoln Warrren Bo Goddard Winslow J. Damon Concord Jet Prank Goettler Maynard Ralph Justinus South Acton Lowell Cram West Acton

Old Concord Chapter Meeting Slated For February 12

Mrs S Thompson Plood regent of Old Concord Chapter announces February meeting at the home of Mrs George Minot Baker on Elmst Saturday afternoon February 12 at 3 oclock. Miss Margaret Cummings will speak on Pilgrim ideals and their messages for 1921.

S. Thompson Plood Old Concord George Minot Baker Elmst Margaret Cummings

Surprise Shower For Miss Wheeler At Nine Acre Corner

A surprise party was held for Miss Marion Wheeler at the home of Mrs Esther Howe Anderson Nine Acre Corner Saturday evening. Eight guests gave gifts and progressive whist followed with refreshments.

Marion Wheeler Esther Howe Anderson Nine Acre Corner Miss Wheeler

Concord Pioneer Frank Miner 1886 Jensen

Frank Miner born Concord August 2 1886 died January 28 at his home Leverett street He was a Concord High School graduate and served three years in Co J Ht Infantry Funeral services were held from his home conducted by Rev Smith Dexter with burial in Sleepy Hollow cemetery Survivors include his mother and father brother Charles and a sister in Porto Ries where she was a graduate and superintendent of public schools He was once a notable pole vault athlete at Concord High School for several years.

Frank Miner Clsdles Miner Concord Concord High School Co J. Ht Infantry Leverett St Rev Smith Dexter Torial Sleepy Hlolow Miner Jostin Alexander McLeod Harol Tomkins Joseph Keeves

A Natick Truck Driver Arraigned After DUI Crash

John Ford of Natick a truck driver was arraigned after colliding with John Goulding near Lake Wallen in Concord. Goulding injured Ford detained by Officer Welleber of Lincoln was arrested for drinking. Ford faces two pending charges and a possible jail term upon release.

John Ford Natick John Goulding Cone Ford Ford Lake Wallen Couldings Fisher Gouldise Welleber Lincoln Ing Concord Plice

First Public Event of Legion Auxiliary

The Valentine party of the Woman's Auxiliary of James J. Mansfield Post will stage its first public event at the State Armory on Friday Feb 4. A 7 0 pm motion picture Cinderella's Twin starring Viola Dana will be shown with dancing from 9 to 12. Hot coffee dough nuts and maple walnut ice cream will be sold. The hall will be decorated, and tickets are on sale from Post members.

James J. Mansfield State Armory Viola Dana Cinderella Newell Orchestra Horton Edmonds Pauline Bodman Margaret Craig Mary McCabe Julia Dee Mary Fewry Anna Flavin Misther Bamnon Mary Tobin Post

Passionate Pilgrim serial draws Henry Calverly vivid colors

Boston American prints The Passionate Pilgrim by Samuel Merwin of Concord. This third Henry Calverly novel features a dramatic backdrop and many divergent characters shaping the year of Henry's life toward a happy climax.

Boston American Samuel Merwin Henry Calverly Henry Hennes Balzac Hugo Concord

Department Commander Duane to Speak at Post Meeting

J C Mansfield Post schedules a Thursday evening gathering at the State Armory with Department Commander James Duane as the featured speaker. A large attendance is hoped for by organizers.

Department Duane J. C Mansfield State Armory James Duane

Advertised Letters and Local Farm Scenes Noted

A local note lists advertised letters for men Breechrige Woodward Gardner Greville Harlan Co H Sunesen and Joe Wronki plus women Miss Martha Burrows. A large Armory audience enjoyed last Saturday’s pictures. Charles Davis farm shows ten horses including a pair from a brewery and a Mustang polo pony.

Breechrige & Woodward Charles I. Gardner Greville Harlan, Co H. Sunesen American Oxonian Joe Wronki Martha Burrows The Armory Charles Davis

Framingham Native Mrs Tastines Dies in West Chester

An aged widow, Mrs Ann Eliza Tastines, widow of Col William Tastines and one of Framingham’s oldest natives, died Saturday in West Chester at age 108. Her daughter Mrs Tra villa of Hastings survives.

Ann Eliza Tastines Col William Tastines Framingham M. . Travilla West Chester Hastings

Pappas Begins Rebuilding House on Harvard Avenue

E. E. Pappas has started rebuilding a house on Harvard Avenue, signaling ongoing restoration efforts in the neighborhood. The project aims to repair damage and update the residence while maintaining the original structure.

E. E. Pappas Harvard At

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Reuter Moving Pictures Ioof Hall Chas. Ray Jim Mansfield Post M. J. Mahon Feather Your Nest Anne Flavin William Ll. Dee Thomas’ Finan John Mahon John Mullaney Spike Hersher Margie Helen Hill Gertrude Marning Peter Loftus Broadway Rose George Mulcahy Margaret Fewry Katherine Gleason Gladys Hanson Kathleen Mullaney Red Rose Leo Philbrick Loretta Shattuck Taxi Towler Pauline Rodman Ding Toes Valley of Roses Camille Cullinane Mathew Hammond Billy Driscoll William Mulcahy Tipperary Collins Minnie Crowe Florence Crowe Mary Hayes Agnes Hayes Mildred Mahoney Bertha Poland Ain Clarence Meagher Old Manila William Tobin Senoritas Jennie Driscoll Elizabeth O'Brien Ruth Mara Joanna Tobin Palesteena Griffin Henry Tobin Sam Reed Sally Green the Village Vamp Gordon Love Joseph Mullaney Philip Flavin Mary Meagher Pauline Rodman Margaret Collins Edward Finan Kieran Hickey Elmer Duggan Thomas Mulcahy John Denaro Casper Jenney Helen Parsons Catherine Hayes Catherine Fewry Helen Haley Frances Powers Jane Kelley Bill Driscoll Spike Helsher Griffin Towler Tommy Sullivan Eddie Cullinane Thos, Connell Main St Concord Junction Newman Baltimore Miss Ball West Monument St Annie Prouty Swanton Vermont Frank Ee Cutler John P. Cahill Bycett St Charles F. Edgarton Florida Maxwell Turgood Maxwell Fk. O. B McQyne Icord, Rass Concord Masons Fullenton's Maynard, Massaay Sali Concord Devens St John M. Maton Tel Pierce Jimelson Jehedy Mary A. Reed, Fred W. Reed Alhert J. Reed West Montana Chas Davis Sudbury Rd Mass Janet Middlesen Institution For Savings Henry F. Smith Trens Rose Farrington Mrs Carey Legion Auxiliary Albert Vanderhoof Aluminum Federal Reserve Sytem Savings Department Aowr Hd Val Massachusetts Department OF Agriculture P. M. Harwood State House Concord Village Army Hudson Pure Amtett Norwood St Bolton William Ripley Marlboro Business College Chas, Davis Concord, Mass
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