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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
10
Mr and Mrs Harry Perry were recent guests at S D Perrys home. Hiram Haynes is confined to his bed after a slight shock but expected to be out soon. Mr and Mrs Leon E F Hawes attended the indoor athletic meet at the YMCA school on Tuesday Feb 8. Their son Arthur Hawes is a student.
West Acton notes report Richard Downs and family moving to Lynn and Bert Owens recovering from grippe. D A R members attend Concord meeting. Citizens caucus set for Feb 21 at Acton Centre town hall. Baby daughter born to Dr and Mrs Fred B Wilson of Beav er Pa. Lotus male quartet may visit Acton. Over 50 attend St Elizabeth urch service. Mrs Otis Mott visits Maynard. Ethel Bruce of Groton spends time with C H Mead. Concord sleighing party visits Acton square. Banquet of New England Horse Breeders Association held in Boston. Universalist society supper Feb 22 at South Acton features roast turkey.
The Benevolent Society at the Baptist church hosted a well attended social and supper on Thursday evening. A bountiful meal preceded entertainment including piano solos by Arthur Goding violin solos by Miss Mary Smiley a piano duet by Misses Mildred Moore and Evelyn Knowlton and readings by Miss Laura Brown. The supper committee was Mrs Bessie Owens Mrs Effie Stearns Mrs Daniel Mc Charles and Mrs A W Davis.
Snow removal ensured hydrants are accessible for quick hose connections in case of fire. James Fitzgerald organized the effort. Emery Whitcomb suffers grippe while William Tenney remains on duty loss due to rheumatism in his arm.
Sir Arthur Newsholme argues during the national baby week that caring for children is a cornerstone of civilization. He says infant mortality is the most sensitive sign of social welfare and urges earnest thinkers to do something for children.
The Winona Rebekah lodge hosted a social and whist party last Saturday at the G A R hall despite a heavy snow storm. Souvenir winners named were Mrs A H Perkins, Mrs William Lawrence, Oscar E Preston and Henry L Haynes.
It notes that sidewalk snow removal is not paid by town village or improvement society. The only compensation comes from those who appreciate Mr Green’s work after each snow storm. The author urges readers to reflect on their duty.
In our recent bereavement we express deep appreciation and sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindnesses Edgar C. Mead and family.
Residents counted 38 who braved the storm and walked to Sunday morning worship at the Baptist church. Evening services were canceled due to hazardous walks and roads.
Mrs Charles BE Smith visits friends in Watertown. William F Richardson of Framingham visits town on Wednesday. Mrs Dane of New Boston New Hampshire visits daughter Mrs A C Millin. Miss Marion Barrett spends weekend in London Derry New Hampshire. Rev J F Schneider supplied the pulpit while Rev Tingley preached at Concord Junction. John P Tenney remains improving with hopeful recovery.
The Acton Centre Woman's Club met at the Congregational church on Feb 10. It voted to call a town hall meeting Feb 15 about clearing the unsightly ruins of the old hotel. Rev. Frederick Brooks Noyes of Ludlow spoke on Militarism, drawing many old friends. Mrs. Luther Conant Jr. hosted the social hour. The program committee announced March speaker Mrs. Ida Vose Woodberry, famed for her work among Cumberland mountain poor whites.
Acton officials announce the annual town meeting on the first Monday in March. A citizens caucus will be held Monday evening Feb 21. Nominations via papers due by 5 p.m. Feb 24. Voter registration is slated Feb 17 at South Acton schoolhouse Feb 24 at West Acton firehouse 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Feb 26 at town hall noon to 10 p.m.
An Acton Grange session on February 8 featured officers in blue and gold regalia. After the business portion, a Valentine party entertainment by the young brothers entertained attendees with Prof. Walter Tuttle of South Acton assisting. The next gathering is February 22 for Washington's Birthday.
The West Acton Woman's Club held its annual guest night on February 8 at the Baptist church. President Mrs. Isabel Hall and officers welcomed guests and ushers included Miss Evelyn Knowlton and Miss Ruth Foster. Mr. Hubbard performed The Three Kings and The Secrets of Suzanne with Mr. Watson of Boston. Irma Durkee played piano. Caterer Anderson served a luncheon of seafood escalloped oysters chicken salad rolls ice cream cake macaroons and coffee followed by a social hour.
Amid a Sunday storm about 40 attended the Baptist Church morning service. The pastor postponed his planned subject to next Sunday focusing on Dr John Geddie pioneer missionary to the New Hebrides Island. Baptism is expected Sunday evening.
South Acton residents report Frank Holt recovering from flu after a few days of illness Waldo Skelton visited Oxford relatives Harding Bent stayed briefly with Acton kin Rev Mr Fritz spoke to Maynard Congregational Men’s Fraternal league on preparedness A cold wave brought subzero readings Tuesday morning Eychange Square 16 below Martin Street 24 below Boston tragically noted with sister’s death at Boston last week
The amateur entertainment by the Y. P. C. U. of the Universalist church was a great success, raising a neat sum for the union. Applauded acts included dances by Francis and Elinor Hall, the pantomime Miranda’s Beans with Roland Willis and others, The Ruggles Family reading, and a piano duet by Pauline Mead and Irma Durkee.
Evangelistic services led by Rev. Geo E Leighton will run Thursday and Friday evenings at 730 from the Universalist Church. A union service with West and South Acton will occur Sunday at 1030 with Rev L G Morris preaching. Y P C U meets Sunday at 615 and a turkey supper follows Tuesday Feb 22 at 6 in the vestry.
The Apollo quartet with Miss Hicks and George Siebert the boy soprano packed Exchange Hall. The quartet and Miss Hicks drew hearty applause while Siebert won audience delight. Tuttle and Wilbur earned commendation for staging the entertaining program likely to draw crowds again.
A butterfly waking from winter rests enters Miss Bumpus' sitting room through an open window and, attracted by plants, rests inside a glass jar placed with leaves. It stays quiet unless sun warms the jar, then it flits about until darkness or the cat ends its outing. Miss Bumpus later picks a pansy, possibly the butterfly’s aim.
A framed engraving of a Roman image about 5 by 7 feet was donated to South Acton school in memory of Mrs Lagg a former teacher there. It hangs in the 7th and 8th grade room and pupils signed notes of thanks sent to Lady Campbell. The site of the picture is Liberalite De James Romaines.
H K Tuttle left today for a new assignment in Chile traveling via the Panama route and Canal Zone. He should reach Chile about two weeks after February 28, and friends wish him health and prosperity as he begins this well earned duty.
Three new names were added to the Acton council Royal Arcanum membership on Monday night. One by card while the other two are new names. They will be initiated at a special meeting in about ten days with a turkey supper as a side attraction.
Elizabeth Nagle social and settlement worker from Washington attended a White House gathering with a number of notable figures last week, highlighting her active role in state and national functions.
James Walker, once gravely ill with pneumonia at Framingham hospital, is reported better and plans to return home this week. Jaspar Humphries, formerly employed at the local railroad station and now supervisor of the eastern section of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian service, visited town over Sunday.
The children of the Sunday school plan to hang a sepia portrait of the late Rev G Walcott Brooks in the Memorial church parlor as a loving tribute to his memory.
Sudbury held its annual town meeting on Monday Feb 7 electing Francis F. Walker as moderator Waldo L Stone Charles H Way Winthrop H Fairbanks as selectmen Harland H Rogers as treasurer John E Wall as collector George H Thompson as overseer of poor James McGreery as road commissioner George A Oviatt M D as board of health George H Smith as auditor Geo A Ort att M D as trustee of Goodnow library Francis B Bent Seneca W Hall George Gilmore as constables The license vote read yes 28 no 108 blanks 38 Grants included schools 7488 roads and bridges 3500 overseers of poor 1000 etc also approved various road and public works projects and a measure to transport pupils to Centre district for the coming school year and to release certain easements on land formerly part of the Lancaster road.
A February 14 town hall gathering faced a total power outage as the crowd enjoyed a dimly lit moonlight dance. The Colonial Orchestra of West Acton provided music while coffee and sandwiches were served until lights returned at 11 o clock.
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