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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1921
Page
4
An eyewitness recalls Decoration Day scenes in Washington where patriotic societies adorn statues in the Capitol. A Black laborer places a child on the Lincoln pedestal and, with tears in his eyes, offers a quiet tribute beneath the costly garlands and symbols of the old slave era.
Fragmentary passage discusses a powerful stepmother figure guiding a nation, praising Lincoln’s character and moral influence. It references deep thinking, devotion to duty, and the shaping of a people through steadfast example. The text blends oblique reminiscence with celebratory tone about leadership and heritage.
Walter Courtney of the Springfield YMCA hockey team played the full game against West Point at West Point on Saturday. Maynard H. S. 4. 4 announces a benefit concert and dance at Cooperative Hall Tuesday evening next week with blackface minstrels a comedy sketch and dancing until midnight. A troupe of thirty minstrels rehearsing to ensure a successful show amid the YMCA deficit push.
Maynard held its biggest caucus last night a Republican led assembly with wide views present The major contest was for selectmen where Frank S Binks Edwin Carlton and Charles Keene won nominations Carlton Binks and Keene join the current board Keene gains a political footing while Samuel Lever misses a seat in the contested races Mortimer Paine defeats James J Hilferty for the school committee and Joshua Naylor defeats Whitney Bent for assessor Others listed include town clerk moderator treasurer and various town posts The meeting closed after long balloting with talk of upcoming annual election and party balance
The notable figure Sir Tessa Newton is recognized for his prolific efforts to render distant lands familiar. He was born on Christmas Day in 1642, marking a historic entry into the record of exploration and contact.
A memorial notice honors Mrs Janette Logan Jacobs for devoted work with disabled ex service men. The obituary notes her role with the Legion and her long years of service in a wartime veteran community.
The Hoover Relief Committee plans a moving picture show at Colonial Hall on Tuesday evening February 8 to raise funds for starving and destitute European children. Mary Martin of Concordat is reported very sick with pneumonia at home.
Samuel Lever circulates nomination papers to run as an independent for selectman amid criticism over caucus rules. Town officials confirm ballot box and counting procedures, stressing no pencils and late results may yield surprises.
Mark Walter Comeau son of Mr and Mrs John Comeau Lindenst received an audience with Pope Benedict at the Vatican Rome this week. He carries letters from Bishop Guertin of Manchester NH to the American College Rome which helped arrange the meeting. Comeau a Maynard High School 1908 graduate and M A C alum studied horticulture on his European tour and will visit French art schools as well.
George E Fowler born at the Fowler homespread died Monday in Burlington Vermont of Brights disease at age 60. He left a wife a son Clarence two grandchildren and three brothers Orrin Sr Bert Fowler of Maynard and Loring Fowler of Concord. A former Framingham shoe merchant he traveled selling shoes earlier in life. He retired and had a summer home in Stow Vermont and wintered in Florida. Burial will be in Framingham.
Thomas Croft died at Worcester after a short illness. He lived on Summit street and was 60. Survived by daughter Mrs Alice Eaton of Boston and brother James Croft of Hudson. A spinner at Assabet mill he belonged to Hudson lodge of Odd Fellows. Funeral Thursday at 2 at his home with burial at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Concord.
Seventeen tables operated at a bundle whist party by Maynard Grange after a regular meeting. High scorers won prizes at each table and a main prize was given to the night’s top scorers. Ladies winner Mrs Ida Murphy and gentleman Hans Erickson. Markers included Mrs Dora Harris Miss Hannah Clowry Albert Drechsler and John Croft. A collation followed and organizing committee Miss Mabel Bishop chaired.
James Mullin, Overseer of Poor, after thirteen years of service, circulates nomination papers as an Independent Citizen for reelection. He is considered an expert on Poor department matters and appeals to voters across party lines.
James J. Davis director general of the Loyal Order of Moose is announced as Secretary of Unlgr in President Herding's cabinet. Secretaries Alex Rourke of Maynard LOOM receives the dispatch Tuesday during LOOM meetings.
A daily note lists individuals including Mr acu Mra and Ire Milla Ind as connected to a Charles K Fire incident. The article provides limited details on roles or the event’s outcome.
Warner hall hosted the penultimate whist party for the Help of Christians parish drive with prizes for top scorers Miss Regina Connell, Miss Helen Barrett, Mrs Edward Loughlin, and Mr McNiff. A concert followed by dancing featured the Parish Orchestra, Rosebud Quartet, Aime Pageau, and Miss Mary Christian, with Mary Christian and Miss Macone aiding vocals. The final event before Lent is planned for next Tuesday.
Large audiences attended Sunday services at Memorial and Methodist churches in Sudbury. Citizens are reminded of the town meeting dinner and urged to remain at the hall through the noon hour.
Rev Mr Hoyle, before morning sermon, appealed for Sunday sports and the prohibition vote at the town meeting. He spoke as a preacher duty bound to address the subjects and offered three slogans “Save our Sunday” “Save our State” and “Save our Sanctuary.” He cited Sabbath day overseas conduct by the army in the late war and lamented low attendance for his remarks.
The Methodist pastor last Sunday preached on giving, urging each member to contribute according to their means to ease financial problems. He argued that regular attendees’ generosity could support larger preacher salaries and strengthen the Christian community.
William P. Riffle, aged 65 once wealthy from Uniontown Pennsylvania, sues his wife and her uncle and aunt Mrs. and Mr. Frank Mathews in vice chancellor court. He seeks $50 000 accounting for funds given to them for investment in real estate and alleges misuse including clothes jewelry and car purchases. He says he was forced to leave his wife in March after money vanished.
Pasteur Institute scientist Delezenne reports zinc as a permanent constituent of the human body per Scientific American Monthly. Zinc exists in all organs though in tiny amounts about 0.0001 percent by weight with the highest share in nervous centers such as the brain and spinal cord.
Patrick Connors and James Dunphy defeated Joseph Russell and Ienry Brigham at auction bridge last evening. Edward A. Dunn assumes Legion employment duties and places ex-servicemen in positions while James Farrell from the Naturalization Bureau visits Marlboro post office this afternoon.
Unclear OCR text indicates a person identified as Mrs John endured a severe burn after falling on a stove. The article mentions skin grafts on the burned area and references Forrest Street but lacks complete details or full names.
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