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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
3
The recent storm halted mail delivery and disrupted services in Sudbury outskirt districts. Residents faced three days without a postman and school barge trips were canceled. Local helper Frank H. Hadley made numerous rounds shoveling paths and aiding the aged and shut in, with Auntie Barker among those assisted.
James Elliott, a long time resident staying with his sister in Cambridge after leaving Waltham hospital, died at her home. He had been ill for a long period and had been making his home with Mr and Mrs Davey.
Woodberry gave a pleasing talk at the Woman's club sharing experiences in immigration work. Many interesting and amusing stories were told.
A historic crowd gathers in our town as residents young and old take to snow shoes and skiing. Icy sidewalks obscure walls in many places making travel risky but popular amid the snowfall.
A postal petition asks officials to restore the midday train service between Framingham and Lowell. The move would aid shoppers in Framingham and link South Sudbury with Boeton mid-day trains, improving midday rail connections.
Miss Sarah Pratt is ill in Maenza Lorenzo Zerbl is with onen mom Mrs Lydia Raymonds mother is ill. Mrs William Moor remains about the same. Harry Rice after appendicitis last week is doing well at Framingham hospital. His mother waited Monday for the first time since the storm. Cards to Framingham hospital may cheer him. Francis Garfield plans his garden. Town meeting dinner served by Methodist women drew a good attendance. A good sum was netted. Colonel Bradlee visited his father in the South. A third daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs Joseph May of Stoneham. Arthur White came home from the hospital. The operation seems successful. no further treatment planned.
Acton CE district notes Rev J A Robertson leading Friday evening prayer at 7. Last Sunday morning he preached on Abraham Lincoln. Boy Scouts, led by Scoutmaster Pocolitte, attended and discussed the origin and duties of scouts and recited the oath as the congregation saluted the flag.
Residents report travel times lengthened by a recent storm with Concord Junction to their village taking 212 hours to return. George Webster dined at 11 p.m. last Thursday as the town prepares for the weekly basketball game at Town Hall Friday evening.
The West Acton event with Mrs Margaret Deland was postponed to a future date due to impassable roads. The school closed Thursday and Friday as many pupils travel by barge. FF Cosant confined at home with foot injury leading to blood poisoning. Dr. Shaw treated him and reports indicate improvement.
Charles Edward Morris, long believed dead after shell shock and mistaken identity, was spotted by his wife in a shop doorway. He had suffered memory loss since Mons hospital, and the couple reunited as his recovery progresses.
Micch John Ewart of Toledo water board petitions Wayne probate court claiming his wife Chiara Bell Edwards seized their five children, oldest fifteen, after desertion and moved to Detroit about a month ago. He alleges the mother changed her name and dyed the children's hair red to conceal them. Evart tracked them to a store corner near Michiamound Alsbury Grand avenues.
Paris reports a new cure for deafness by M. brance under secretary of state who accompanied Premier Clemenceau to London. He allegedly recovered fully at Dover after years of deafness. Specialists begin trials using tents in a special constructor similar to army aviator tests.
The pageant The Burders of the City 6 100 was staged at St Pauls Cathedral featuring a flame colored Sir Galahad as the standout. The Spirit of the Nation-Wide Campaign led by Miss Dorothy Parker urged boys and girls to pray give and help expand Gods kingdom. Dr Wilban as Educational Secretary of the Missions spoke at St. Pauls with wide Episcopal support echoed in Boston.
A wartime appeal urges Valentines Day parties to raise funds and clothing for Serbian relief. Readers are asked to host gatherings, gather stock ings and men s wear, and send donations to shipping headquarters in New York City.
The snippet notes Rev Ralph A Barker ill with Crow Conregational notes a Sunday morning service at 12 and an evening 7 service. It mentions sympathy for Mr and Mrs Ralph Stone over their son’s illness. the child was moved to Wallam hospital then to a Mraueeg home under a specialist. Also mentions Tessie Tebets diabetes and winter activities after a recent storm.
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