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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
8
A British American destroyer convoy battles a German submarine as depth charges and ramming destroys the U-boat. Multiple explosions and oil plumes mark the engagements. A British oiler torpedoed and ablaze tests rescue efforts and perilous rescue of crew.
A World War I portrait of the regimental surgeon as a tireless, underappreciated figure. The article notes his heavy workload under fire, responsibilities for sanitation, water purity, vaccinations, and records, plus duties to aid both soldiers and local villagers when doctors are scarce.
The destroyer lowered boats thrice and jettisoned gear to rescue nine sailors trapped in the ship’s rigging. Captain personally grabbed the last crewmen at eight knots, remaining alongside the windward bow to recover them. The other vessel then burned to the waterline ten minutes after clearance.
Two British women injured by a gas shell near Varvyse are hospitalized in London after rapid evacuation. They had gas masks but could not don them in time as the shell burst in their dugout. The women, known as the Women of Parvyse, lived 500 yards from German lines before being sent to Blighty.
Professor Tidworth’s lecturing charms two listeners Muriel Baird and Arnold Wade, both inspired to escape life’s rut. After a bicycle of chance meetings and a car ride toward the city, Arnold is injured saving Muriel at a delicatessen. Muriel and Arnold end up buying and running a store with Latcombe’s backing, choosing love and partnership over urban drift.
Bart Chalmers hires an Angora kitten scam to rekindle romance with Pauline Randall. He buys Angela from Mrs. Regan O'Dell but Pauline’s cat returns, revealing twin kittens and sparking reconciliation as she names the kitten Happiness.
The Lexington high school graduation occurred in Lexington town hall on Wednesday evening, June 28. Mer. Edward F. Hurley delivered the invocation and Hermon Carey Bumpus of Tufts College gave the address. George K. Briggs awarded diplomas. music came from the glee club and orchestra. Readable graduates include Mary Hautala, Gladys Fullerton Hill, Madeline Veronica Meagher, Mary Elizabeth Moulton, Mildred Victoria Munroe, Eleanor Maugerite O'Dowd, Maybelle Blaaberg Pfeiffer, and Zelma Gertrude Wetherbee.
The annual lawn party of St Bridget's church in Lexington was held at the Catholic club grounds on Saturday. Bedford residents attended in good numbers, with part of the proceeds aiding the erection of the East Lexington chapel mission. Rev Joseph Burke, with Rt Rev Mgr Edward Hurley, oversaw the event aided by a strong committee.
Mr and Mrs J B Tuttle visited Miss Cora Hartwell in Bolton on Sunday. A Phalen is building a garage for F C Haywood of Concord formerly of West Acton. Charles Edwards has been ill for a week. Rev Mr Robertson and daughter Pauline toured Centerville Cape Cod from a former parish. Mrs Mary Holden and daughter Grace stay at their Old Orchard cottage. Inez Beebe and sister Dee Beebe plan a few weeks at the White Mountains. Helen Andrews of Auburn on way to Columbia University for study before returning to duties.
Acton Grange No. 259 met Tuesday evening and collected over 20 for Educational Aid. Funds came in bags and from a sale of items last night. A patriotic night is planned for July 9 with Isaac Davis and G A Rand as guests and Charles M Gardner, Mass State Grange past master, as speaker.
Abbie Elizabeth Coughlin and George Douglas Smith graduated from Concord High on June 25 in the town’s district. Coughlin completed domestic science and Smith completed mechanical arts. Graduates wore middy blouses and white skirts as they contribute to the war economy lesson.
Reverend J. A. Schneider suffered a serious accident Thursday afternoon when a tire blew out on his car causing it to run over the edge of the road. He received medical attention for his injuries and was reported in stable condition.
An embankment accident in Weston sent Mr. Schneider to Waltham hospital with severe nervous shock. No bones were broken and he was being treated at the time of reporting.
Mrs Mary A Parlin observed her 80th birthday Monday June 24. A lifelong village resident she has lived with her brother Asaph Parlin since the death of her husband Henry P D Parlin about twenty years ago. Relatives and friends sent many presents.
Funeral services for Nathaniel G. Brown formerly of Acton were held at the home of O E K Houghton in the village on Sunday June 30 at 2 p m Rev J W Robertson officiating. Burial was in the family lot at Woodlawn Cemetery.
A local women’s aid supper drew fair attendance on Thursday evening. During the event a larger crowd gathered to enjoy a farce and a program of musical selections by local talent, which were praised as particularly good.
Mrs Emma Barker enjoys days in Weston while Mrs Campbell visits Worcester Miss Marion Eaton stays with her mother in Frederic Whiting's Pvt Charles Spiller spends Sunday with his sister Red Cross dance draws good attendance with Camp Devens visitors Miss Josephine Welsh to visit relatives in Princeton Roy Hawes returns from illness to be seen at home The Samuel Sanders family moves into Lafayette Cadman place Lafayette house repairs and additions Mrs W M Parmenter Clifford Burr Frank Burr Ruth visit Everett Sunday A son born to Mr and Mrs Millard Filmore former Miss Gladys Gerry Roland Eaton Maurice White from Co D 87th Engineers head to Ft Myer Va Green Stockings show July 6 fundraiser at town hall Mr and Mrs E P Stiles Lois Stiles Frank H Hadley Florence Thompson auto trip to Concord and Hudson Sergt Everett J Sanders and Sergt Herbert J Phillips visit their mother before officer training at Camp Lee Virginia.
The second annual Wheeler descendants reunion gathered June 17 at First Parish church Sudbury. Attendees shared box lunches and hot coffee provided by church ladies. A business meeting followed with Miss Sarah E. Pratt presiding and reports from Prof. Geo H. Barton and Mrs. Lorilla Sanders.
Members of the association discussed funding at one dollar annually and heard Miss Katherine Loring recount Loring family ties to Rev Israel Loring. Prof Geo H Barton presented Wheeler ancestry in a chart tracing to English-born forebears. Copies are for sale. secretary will mail free copies on request. Officer slate announced for 1918 19. following the meeting some members visited Wheeler homes.
Sunday morning and evening services were held at the M E Church with Rev Mr Armstrong of Worcester delivering two sermons. He is expected to supply during the month of July.
The Sudbury branch of the A R C reports it filled its June allotment on June 21 and commends the townspeople for their ready response in providing workers.
Walter Cannon buys a Cole 4 automobile. Miss Lilla Adams visits Jaf frey New Hampshire for summer. Mr Starrett has house treated. Arvid Nelson and Frank Perkins spend Sunday with relatives on 48 hour leave from New London Connecticut. H H Rogers mother falls ill and may stay all summer. Buswell family drive to Camp Devens to see Harry Williams in the depot brigade. Mrs George Clarke travels to Providence then Newport to visit son Vincent in Naval Reserves.
A well dressed man needs more than clothes he requires a good complexion a bright smile and an honest expression on his countenance to convey confidence and credibility in social settings.
On a rural road near White Plains an offer to pay for a glass of milk was met with the reply I never make no practice of charging nobody nothing for no milk. The terse statement reflects a community spirit and humor in casual rural exchange.
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