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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1918

Page

6

The True Friend of a Wandering King

Wo Tsin, a banished stranger, finds shelter with Alma, Wade, and John Merle in Springville. Alma feeds him, Wade helps him establish a practice, and Burton becomes security for a loan to save Wo Tsin from debt. In time the kingly ego fades as he earns a place in the family.

Oa Strone Land Wo Tsin Wack Burton Wo Tein Springville John Merle Alma Merl Alma Vic Walter Merle Fin Wade Burton Wade Almi Heaii Almin Burton Jeeter Kline Wosin Meector Burton LE Hive Tam Missy

Graduation Exercises at Concord High School Armory

Concord High School held graduation exercises Friday night in the State Armory with large attendance of relatives and friends. Thomas Gerrits, class president, and Mary Walcott, vice president, led the graduates in the program featuring Gen Charles K Jardine as speaker and remarks by Warren B. Goddard. The event included music, diplomas, and a long list of graduates, with a reception of post ceremony notices and summer plans for several students and staff. several attendees and local residents were mentioned in relation to summer travel and employment.

de Concord High School State Armory Aoderee Thomas Gerrits Mary Walcott Aishes Sone Charles KK Jardine Larry WY. Drisham Scloct Committee Naneut Warren B. Goddard Platte Mareie Keler Bolu

Spy class eye gear loaned to navy during war

An article notes civilians offer to loan spyclass eye equipment to the U S Navy Observatory in Washington. The items would be returned after the war. It argues one lookout at the masthead or more with glasses could aid navigation and detect periscopes.

Bingonlars Poutoiote Prarmen Hoston U.S. Naval Observatory Washington

Concord High Class Day Exercises Honor Local Graduates

Concord Junction sent a strong showing at Concord High School class day with many from the town earning Latin chume laude and medals. Graduates include Gladys Bertha Miller Hannah Mirza Monson Abigail Crowson Thomas Gerrity Marian Rhodes Dickenoon Thomas Crawley Bertha Massie Edith Massie Agnes O Grady Alberto Michel Payson Albert Heed and Cheyney Garland with music by Miss Ina Crowson.

Concord Concord High School College P Gladys Bertha Miller Hannah Mirza Monson Ce Abigail Crowson Thomas Francis Gerrity Marian Rhodes Dickenoon Thomas Edward Crawley Jr Bertha Elizabeth Massie Edith Murray Massie Agnes Frances O'Grady Michel Payson Albert Sherman Cheyney Scott Garland Robert Mietel Chitles Chivutey Garland Tna Crowson

Lost ring on ten acres hay field in Concord

Man seeks return of a black and blue seal ring lost on ten acres of hay near Lexington read in Concord. Reward offered for the return to 26 Lexington read, Concord. Tel 87UX for contact.

Sali Martin Diskin Lexington Concord

Union Service Brings Strong Attendence on Fourth

A Trinitarian church held a Fourth of July union service Sunday evening drawing a large crowd. The program featured recitations by the youth, patriotic music and an address by Rev. Loren B. Macdonald, Mr. Staples of Camp Thomas and Vothers.

Loren B. Macdonald Staples Camp Thomas Vothers

Brennan to Attend Brown University Electrical Course

Edward Brennan a clerk at the Wim Stevens store will leave about the month for Brown University Providence R I to take a six weeks electrical course he volunteered and was ordered by the local exemption board.

Edward Brennan Wim. Stevens Brown Univerity Providence R. 1

Collision on Main Street Involving Ford and Motorcycle

A Ford touring car carrying two women and children struck a motorcycle left near a roadside wall on Main Street close to the N Y N H L H railroad crossing. The car skidded during an attempted pass, wrecking the motorcycle and causing damage to the Ford’s mud yard and radiator.

Main St N.Y

July 4th Exercises at West Concord School grounds

A clort meeting will be held on the grounds of West Concord school at 7 o clock in the evening of July 4 to honor the day and the men serving our country. Town clergymen will speak and there will be special music. Concord Junction residents are urged to participate and show gratitude to those in the army and navy.

West Concord Gtelock Concord Junction

Arrival Over There Described By Soldier’s Report

A military dispatch records arrival Over There with a unit noting pleasant weather and liberty allowing them to observe nearby sights. The report compares coastlines to Tanger Me and reflects on the journey and experiences of the troops.

Rhode Tanger Liberty

Local Social Notes Highlight Hyde Park and Nearby Visits

Miss Sadie Burke leaves J. B. Rice store duties while Mrs Botlemans of Hyde Park visits Mr and Mrs J C Ring. Several residents plan seaside stays and family visits in Milford Antrim N H Woburn and Kennebunk Beach with young workers at Atlantis Hotel and staff under Charles Beck.

Sadie Burke J. B. Rice Botlemans Hyde J. C. Ring Boston Miriam Haskell Whitehorse Beach Josephine Murray Gardner William Keilley William Blodgett Lynn Charles Winheim East Boston Commonwealth Ave Mary Connorton Laura Curley Ruth Damon Margaret Prendervast Lillian Pitzgerald Ina Crowson Kennebunk Beach Atlantis Hotel Charles Beck

Dartmouth-Law Graduate Robert Hatch Wounded in France

Robert Harrison Tateh Hatch, son of Mr and Mrs EL OWL Hateh of this town, is hospitalized in France with a shell wound to the thigh. He notes operations were necessary but expects steady improvement. Hatch, with S U S U 621 U S A A S A BF, enlisted in the Medical Corps from Seattle after practicing law there. He is a Dartmouth 1911 alumnus and George Washington Law School graduate.

Robert Hatch France EL Owl Hateh Robert Harrison Tateh Hatch S. 8 U. 621 Seattle Wash Dartmouth George Washington

Tufts graduate Hondall No Woodworth noted

A Tufts College graduate, Hondall No Woodworth, completed studies on June 20 and earned a M A He served as a Delta Sigma member and was manager of the yearbook The class of 1918 distributed copies to many parts of the country On Salvo he won the state exams and related honors.

Hondall No Woodworth Tufts College Delta Sigma

Auction announced for Campbell estate in Manchester and West Acton

Otis H. Forbush of Coward Junction Massachusetts will sell real estate and florist business assets from the late G A Campbell estate. The sale includes a farm with greenhouses and equipment, building lots, and standing hay. Proceeds support the Red Cross at Fitchburg fair grounds with livestock included.

Otis H. Forbush Coward Junction Mass Paylorse Werty Manchester Neiplicy Dudme HH. i Loveren G. A. Campbell Las i Sireeth Farm West Aeton Reed Farm Fitchburg Fair Red Cross Adv

Sun Worship With Rev Stone Posts Summer Schedule

Rev Alfred W Stone will speak at 10 45 Sunday morning from the home title The Glory of the Lord Jesus Christ and Its Meaning Today Communion will be celebrated after the morning service. Evening worship joins the Senior Christian Endeavor in July and August at 7 oclock with the theme AI L for Christ 1 Our Abilities. Church school closes for summer and opens Sept 1. Mid week meeting Tuesday at 8 30 p m will discuss Doing More Than the Law Requires.

Alfred W. Stone Lord Jesus Christ Christian Endeavor Christ Church

Soldier writes from the front Croix de Guerre unit cited

Joseph Keyes reports the section receiving Croix de Guerre recognition in French Army orders seven members wearing the badge. He notes rain, bombing at night, a heavy barrage to the right, and a cold day as he mentions Jack Sanford and the Smith-Coolidge unit. He signs off with love, dated June.

Joseph Keyes Concord Jake Jack Sanford Smith-Coolidice Joe

Concord firm seeks fare raise and district change

A petition was filed with the Public Service Commission by Concord Maynard and Hudson Street Railway Co to alter fare districts and raise outside-zone fares. The initial district would extend to two miles from three while six cent fare remains. outside zones would rise one cent. The proposal mirrors Bay State rates in country areas. A horse for sale, seven years old and 1400 pounds, is advertised with contact details.

Public Service Commission Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway Co Bay State

Lost Book Notice for No 27850 in Concord

According to law notice is given that Book No 27850 has been lost. Payment stopped. The Middlesex Institution for Savings Chartes FH. Brown Treasurer. Concord June 21.

Middlesex Institution For Savings Chartes FH Brown Concord

Executors Named for Mary E Annis Will Concord Mass

Notice announces the appointment of Charles Trall Albert P Worthen and Charles C Hall as executors of Mary E Annis late of Concord Middlesex deceased. Bond filed as required and all claimants must exhibit claims and debtors pay to the executors. Dated June 10 1918.

Mary E. Annis Concord Middlesex Charles Trall Albert P. Worthen Charles C. Hall Beacon St Lowell Mass

Testing Pineapples Ripeness by Leaf Test

A pineapple is ready to use when its leaves pull out easily. If the leaves resist removal, the fruit is not yet ripe.

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