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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1921

Page

4

Funeral Rites For Soldier Teunis O'Connell Held

The body of Teunis O'Connell a soldier in the regular army who died in service is returned home for burial. Requiem services were held at St. Bridget's with Rev. John de Swinden and Edwin Walsh in charge. The funeral followed a solemn procession and the grave was marked by flags and military honors.

Teunis O Tsp Get Churel Crowtes Punt John de Swenden Edwin Walsh Tavne Valers Maretidas St. Bridget’s Metcy Seldion St. Flags Iinet

Military funeral for Lieut Parker in Concord

The article notes a military funeral conducted for Lieutenant Parker in Concord. It mentions visiting relatives Ingfield and Lindlow, the arrival of the party, and references to the Concord post and local station. The text also alludes to the American forces and August timing with a focus on the local ceremony.

Parker Ann Morsing Newell Concord Hickey Ina Fk Alfr Parker Ings Platens Concord Compal Regt Ile Concord

Scouts Honor Roosevelt Memorial Pilgrimage Near NYC

Scouting groups within fifty miles of New York organized a memorial pilgrimage to Theodore Roosevelt's grave on Nov. 26 led by Datzel Carter Beard. Delegations traveled from local headquarters to Oyster Bay and then to Sagamore Hill for ceremonies honoring the late president and Boy Scouts' progress, with remarks from Lieut Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and other speakers.

New York City Theodore Roosevelt Datzel Carter Beard Roosevelt Hener Hotor Bos Scouts Aneieg Wis Teeah Oyster Paoy Hyman Sasamere Tb Roosevelt Tomb Spe Theodore Rosevelt Pesecutive Creatorian

Boy Scouts and Roosevelt Echo Wartime Citizenship

The piece quotes Ommis soner Beard known as Caele Dan praising Roosevelt and boy scouts for fostering citizenship. It emphasizes outdoorsmanship, explorer spirit, and traditional American values as guiding ideals for youth advancement.

Ommissoner Beard Caele Dan Roosevelt Hines Boes Pheodore Heh Americ

Fragmentary Scout Cabin Boy Test Details Revealed

The readable text outlines a cabin boy test with references to a badge, silk emblems, and an ancient blue back, tied to a maritime course. It mentions Cibbstown headquarters and a trait observed in a three-member report, with unclear sequence and locations.

DONGS OF THE BOY SCOUTS Cleaned Streets and Distributed Literature

Scattered readable text shows volunteers from a youth group aiding community cleanup. They collected debris, assisted residents, and handed out literature while guiding visitors and offering help.

Sudbury Man Moves to Son's Home in Bedford

Myron Sawin has gone to live with his son Walter while Mrs Sawin remains in Bedford for now. Locals report many people ill with severe colds and throat troubles attributed to the unusually mild weather.

Myron Sawin Walter Sawin Bedford

Woman's Club Evening Meeting Features Batty Mahler Co

The Woman's club held an evening meeting on Wednesday January 5 with large attendance despite the storm. Batty Mahler Co provided entertaining variety and drew great applause from an appreciative audience. The program shifted from laughter to pathos and patriotism, all enjoyed. The cast's clear enunciation and modest character added to the success.

Woman's Club Batty Mahler Co

Funeral for Comrade Pickard Held in Acton

Isaac Davis Post 138 members attended the funeral of Comrade Pickard in Acton on Wednesday afternoon. The Baptist Church hosts the annual meeting and supper of the ladies society on Thursday night.

Isaac Davis Post Pickard Acton Ladies’ Society

Farce Presented At Universalist Church

The Universalist church supper last Thursday night surprised the committee with well planned and bountiful arrangements. The farce The Sweet Family provided lively comedy in a snappy performance.

Universalist Church

Woman's Club Lecture Gains Praise at Baptist Vestry

At the Woman's Club meeting in the Baptist Church vestry Monday afternoon Miss Trueworthy White from the Massachusetts League of Women Voters spoke on A book may be greater than a battle. The New England trio provided high quality music with Ruth Maisters Wilder Mathews as performers. The club plans a food sale and a spring drama production.

Woman's Club Baptist Church Trueworthy White Massachusetts League of Women Voters New England Ruth Maisters Wilder Mathews

Nashoba Fruit Growers Meeting Advances Lyushel Box Size

The Nashoba Fruit Growers Association met at O. O. FL Hall on January 5 with strong attendance. Discussion focused on standardizing the lyushel box size, expected to be achieved in about a year. Messrs Anderson and Spert spoke on the value of strawberries.

Nashoba Fruit Growers Association Do. O. FL Hall Messrs Andersonvand Spert

Acton Grange to Install Officers This Week

Latters reveal in Potsdam report that Yuntitta Bent is feeble. Much regret is expressed at news of Mr and Mrs G Raymond. Tattle and Mr N Taylor of Waverly were guests at Mt Charnes home in Clark Acton street Thursday evening.

Grange Yuntitta Bent Potsdam Mro

Young Men's Athletic Association Seeks Help for Club Room

The group led by Charles Gallagher as president plans to fit up their Acton Associates club room and seeks furniture donations. The club serves as a meeting place for village youths for wholesome amusements. Miss Bernadette Bursaw visits Weymouth. The Parent Teachers Association schedules a meeting at the school tonight at eight with Concord nurse Miss Marshall delivering a talk.

Young Men’s Athletic Association Charles T. Gallagher Francis Bennett Henry Bursaw Llerbert W. Merriam Charles H. Miles Nelson J. Cole Frank W. Holt Acton Associates Bernadette Bursaw Weymouth Parent-Teachers Association Marshall Concord

Congregational Church Sets Sunday Schedule and Sermon Series

Rev Ralph A Barker will preach the second sermon on the Lord's Prayer at La.30 Sunday morning service. Sunday school is at 12, and the evening song service at 7. Midweek prayer and conference meet in the vestry Friday at 7 20 with topic Motives the first in a series on the Brotherhood of Man in the Family of God.

Ralph A. Barker Si Tor’ Wi Brotherhood

Old Folks Dance Draws Youthful Crowd at Ex Change Hall

The Old Folks dance at Ex Change hall Thursday drew attendees from Waverly Waltham Concord Aver and nearby towns. Jan Oo was among the best performers though attendance lagged last year. Electric cars carried crowds to Maynard and back. The arrangements committee included C T Wetherbee and Walter T Tuttle. Methodist church Sunday services shifted to the vestry with poor turnout. Rev A J Hall offered a Bible as a prize for Sunday school attendance over 40 days.

Jan Oo Waverly Waltham Concord Aver Maynard C. T. Wetherbee Walter T. Tuttle Edward C. Page W. A. Flint George H. Reed Reve A. J. Hall

Property Rental Notice for Mrs Bon at 14 Suimmer St

A rental inquiry appears for Mrs Bon at 14 Suimmer Street May Cross GA. The notice indicates a Mrs Bon seeking to rent a property and references the local area.

Local Notes From Concord Junction and Nearby

Mrs Timothy Sheehan has been away from duties at the W. C. Akers store with a severe cold. Friends are glad Robert Mac Donald is out again after a serious illness. Mrs Margaret Marshall of Waltham visited Mr and Mrs J. M. Collins on Main Street. Miss Alice Williams returned to St Mary's academy Hooksett NH after vacation with her parents M. A. Williams and Mrs Williams.

Timothy Sheehan W. C. Akers Robert MacDonald Margaret Marshall Waltham J. M. Collins Main St Alice Williams St Mary's Academy Hooksett M. A. Williams MT ST Mary's Tony Minecone Es Mary Theresa Macone Mary Loring Mt St Mary's Academy J. H. Loring Josephine Loring Wew Deaconess Hospital

Help of Christians Parish Sees A Very Successful Whist Party

One of the parishs most successful whist events drew a large crowd on Thursday. Prizes were awarded to Thomas Carroll Edward Gillegen Mrs John Killeran and Alex MacEachern. After refreshments a fine musical program by the Parish orchestra Rosebud trio and others followed with dancing to close the evening. A similar event is planned for Tuesday evening January 18.

Help of Christians Parish Thomas Carroll Gillegan John Killeran Alex MacEachern Rosebud Leo Roscoe Thomas Williams Alexander MacEachern Jr Jeremiah Sheehan Mr Consaiia Edward F. Loughlin Helen King Myles D. Kiley Mach

Union Church Sermons and Midweek Prayer Meeting

Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone continues Sunday morning sermons on the Gospel of Mark and evenings on Why We Miss It. A midweek prayer meeting is scheduled Tuesday at 7 30. All are welcome to attend services and activities.

Card of Thanks for Kind Words and Floral Tributes

I express gratitude for the many kind words and expressions of sympathy shown during my bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes to Mr. Allen's memory given by Mrs. Percy W. Allen.

Mr. Allen Percy W. Allen

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