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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1916
Page
6
The Concord school board reviews required alterations to improve egress and fire safety at the Peter Bulkeley building. Upgrades include two exits per room, fireproof stairways, and a new fire alarm system though not yet completed. Civic league to host town department heads for Q A on town affairs and student civic education.
A large Sunday audience heard Miss Julia Stuart Poyntz argue Socialism blames capitalism for the war and that workers, if united internationally, could have prevented it. The afternoon included Christmas music by the Trinitarian church choir and a financial update from Dr. Philip Flavin. Next forum guest G. K. Ratcliffe of London will address the war question on Jan 15.
Snow welcomes Concord Country Club members as the rink fills for skating and snow activities. The entertainment committee led by Mrs. Henry 8 and other organizers plans carnivals, skating, skiing, footballs, and curling for members and friends this winter season.
Reports describe white unbleached sheeting screens installed in high school windows to improve ventilation. The improvised dividers allow air flow with less draft, reduce heat loss, and brighten rooms. Local staff and residents note mixed reactions while observers cite better light and moisture with the screens in use.
Mrs Christine Dovison suffered a broken wrist after a fall from a step ladder in her yard. She was briefly feared to have a serious back injury but recovered to report the wrist fracture.
This evening the Lyceum hosts a lecture titled Hunting with canoe and camera in New Brunswick by William Th Underwood, a renowned scientist and traveler. The event marks the final talk of the series with a concert to follow by Bossted Harmonic Quartet.
Mrs Helen Millet entertained about 25 friends at Thereiy Street home for a New Year's Eve party. Guests arrived before midnight and music and games filled the night. Party attendants joined in singing as the new year began.
A lively New Year celebration at a club house featured dancing to an orchestra from the Hotel Bormer. A buffet offered various drinks as guests toasted at midnight and joined in the traditional singalong.
The annual meeting of Concord National Bank stockholders will be held at the banking house in Concord on Tuesday January 31 1916 at 345 PM for the election of directors and any other business. Cashier PAY HEYWOOD announces the notice dated December 8 1915. Samuel G Kent returns this Wednesday to his studies at Cornell. There will be no break in the regular agriculture course as instructors rotate vacations in winter to ensure continuous supervision.
December activities show five sewing meetings with an average attendance of 24 in the courthouse rooms. Deliveries included nine bales and parcels to war relief efforts in France and Italy. gifts totaled 227 dollars in December with expenditures listed for materials postage and funds to relief organizations.
Friends announce Squire Siswick appointed overseer in the spinning department to fill the vacancy created by James Baxter resignation. Siswick deemed fully qualified and succeeds as second hand by William Hines.
The curling rink at M T R L Bradford's on Main Street has hosted several good matches in the latter part of last month. snow halted play briefly but bookings are set for the near future. A special school board meeting is planned for Saturday evening to hear reports.
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