Town Hall Painting and Summer Travel Notables
South Acton resident Lou Fullenton works on the Centre town hall while Henry Cappelle treats a wrist abscess. Walter Bird returns from Texas vacation. A Merriam trips to Meriden. Florence Tuttle visits Detroit. Baker's Island outing by Merriam family. gilt fountain signs in Exchange Square guide nearby towns for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Fullenton
Henry Cappelle
Walter Bird
Texas
A. Merriam
Meriden
Conn
Congregational Church
Albert Willis
Watertown
Florence Tuttle
Detroit
W .T. Merriam
Irene Merriam
Baker's Island
Portland Harbor
Exchange Sq
Improvement group clears dangerous station shrubbery
The improvement association thinned dense shrubs that blocked the station view and endangered pedestrians on the narrow road to the railroad. They replaced danger with better sight lines and a more attractive area, adopting a safety first approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Improvement Association
Car Collision Near Charlie Hunter's Garage
A Pennsylvania driver in a touring car collided with Smith Finney’s vehicle near Charlie Hunter's garage. The big car was on the wrong side, pushed Smith onto the grass, and both cars wrecked in a field. Finney suffered a sprained ankle and a wrenched side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Finney
Pennsylvania
Smith
Charlie Hunter
West Acton Social Notes Include Visits and Trips
West Acton residents report guests and travels over the holiday including Sumner Teele and wife of Somerville visiting W. H. Teele, Thomas Barnes joining a Somerville parade, and 40 campers at cottages of George Durkee and Richard Barrows on Lake Nagog. George Durkee is on a two week Boston police vacation at Nagog pond while Dr. F. Bryant and family tour in Vermont. William Tenney departs for two months in Maine and elsewhere. A Baptist Fort Pond picnic ends with ice cream cones after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Teele
Somerville
W. H. Teele
Thomas F. Barnes
George C. Durkee
Richard Barrows
Lake Nagog
George Durkee
Boston
Nagog Pond
Dr. F. Bryant
Vermont
Mr. Bryant
E. H. Carey
William L. Tenney
Maine
J. M. Fullenton
George Blume
Geo. Weaver
Nellis Sullivan
Margaret McDonald
Old Orchard
Fort Pond
Reed Loses Finger In Mill Accident
George H. Reed had one finger on his left hand amputated after a bad cut at his mill weeks ago. Dr. Simpson of Boston performed the surgery. Reed lies with lockjaw and is cared for by a nurse as villagers wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Reed
Dr. Simpson
Boston
Mr. Reed
Acton Parade Draws Village Residents and Band Members
A Monday parade in South Acton drew residents who enjoyed the event and the sports. Participants in the famed old Acton band included Dr Tasker Fritz Oelschlegel Bertram E Hall Alfred Richardson Charles Wood and Arthur Whitcomb. Two others played in the drum corps Louis Urban and Hiram BE Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Old Acton
Dr. Tasker
Fritz Oelschlegel
Bertram E. Hall
Alfred Richardson
Charles Wood
Arthur Whitcomb
Louis Urban
Hiram BE. Gates
Acton Constables Inspect Drivers in Central Square
John McNiff and Charles Taylor stationed in Central square to curb reckless driving and enforce horn and license requirements. Several cars were stopped for failing to blow horns or display licenses. Credit given to C. J. Holton for initiating the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNiff
Charles Taylor
Acton
Central Sq
C. J. Holton
Holiday visitors and local callers listed
Numerous residents from Lynn Stoneham Quincy Medford Somerville and other towns visit Acton relatives or host guests over the holiday. Names include Mrs Amer LeClare Raymond White Eva Brown Hazel White Cora Whitney Mary Owen Mary Hodgen Leslie Willard Silas Adams and Sidney Willis along with others visiting families in Acton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer LeClare
Lynn
Raymond White
Stoneham
Hugh Hodgen
Eva Brown
Cora Whitney
Hazel White
Cora Fletcher
Percy Burns
Waltham
Aconi
Boxboro
Clarence Owen
Medford
Mary Owen
Milton Brown
Boston
Fletcher
Silas Adams
Concord Junction
Congregational Church
D. M. Fullenton
Sidney J. Willis
Bath
Acton
Ernest Willard
Wakefield
Lewis
Local Notes from South Sudbury and Surroundings
Mr and Mrs Fred N Bacon visited here Monday Mrs O F Nelson returns from Framingham hospital improved but under care Foreman H R Webber takes charge at the Fred 8 Almy farm West Wrentham moving there Saturday Rev Dr Brooks new Memorial church pastor preached Sunday Mrs Stephen Naugler and family travel to Wellington P E I to visit relatives during summer An auto collision on the state road near the watering trough damaged both vehicles with no injuries and no owner names obtained
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred N. Bacon
O. F. Nelson
Framingham Hospital
H. R. Webber
Fred
Almy
West Wrentham
Dr. Brooks
Dorchester
Memorial Church
Stephen Naugler
Clarissa
Ailien
Albert
Wellington
Concorded
Parade Carries On Despite Rain In Sudbury Centre
A village parade proceeded through a steady downpour despite fears of postponement. Despite canceled sports, two ball games went ahead while fireworks on Fairbanks field and a town hall entertainment in Sudbury centre marked the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Sudbury Centre
Larger Vote in Proportion for Mrs Burr in Boston Journal Contest
Mrs. Bessie J Burr tallied 224410 votes in the Boston Journal contest. Despite losing, her territory’s small population makes her vote total proportionally larger than many winners, and she deserves recognition for strenuous personal effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie J. Burr
Boston Journal
New Tea Room Opens at Bonnie Brook Farm
The Bonnie Brook farm opens a new team room on Sunday. Owner Mr. Borden aims to draw automobile trade and make it as popular as any highway stop. The neat modern furnishings attract patrons and meals include ice cream cakes tea and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Brook Farm
Borden
Races and Fireworks Event At Civic Club
Civic club held road races in the morning and a fireworks display in the evening on the 4th. Ralph L Loomis, home from the west, oversaw the events and conducted them to a successful conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Ralph L. Loomis
Fourth of July antics noted in Sudbury crowds
The letter recalls New Year’s Eve mischief with bells at midnight and barber shop shuffles, the water wagon used extensively, and praises Sudbury residents for their support in a recent contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Sudbury
Bessie J. Burr
Fitchburg beats Marlboro in weathered baseball clash
Fitchburg semi pro team defeated Marlboro 5 to 4 at Prospect park as McDevitt Sullivan Cauley and Reiger led a tight game. Marlboro pitcher Smith allowed one walk while Holt Holt and Rowe sparked offense with key hits and a late two run rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Sellers
Fitchburg
Marlboros
Prospect Park
Marlboro
Smith
Maroney
Chicago Nationals
Baltimore Federals
Highland City Boys
Wilder
Rowe
Holt
Reiger
Fitchburg N. E
Raymond
Brown University
Cauley Clancy
McDevitt
Sullivan
Sweeney
Clancy
Shaughnessy
Joe Martin
McGinn
K. Martin
Fitchburgh
Martin
Cauley
Ganzell
Bill Sweeney
Ingalls
Fitchburg Bh
Eenee ' Ingalls
Waltzer If
Rowers Deeeesenerannes Wilder
Ee Eeneens Ee Smith P
Athletic Fourth Program Parades Parade Highlights
A large crowd attended the athletic day featuring a parade and races. Notable events included the fat men's race won by Norman, the wheelbarrow and stot put contests, with Heath and Hamilton among the entrants and helpers guiding the day's entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Lewis
Heath
Coate
Hamilton
Furbush
Boxhoro
Theron Lowden
Norman
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Torrey & Vialle
Inc
Walden St
Concord
the Actons
Carlisle
Bedford and
Maynard
Overland Delivery
Chalmers
Stanley
Harley-Davidson Motor Cycle
Cadillac
Studebaker
Elmore
Torrey & Viaile, Inc
Lincoln
The
Actons
Ford
Overland
Waiden St
Concord, Mass
Finney & Holt
the Green Stamp Store
Orn
KF. L. Gile
Lexing- Box Road
Telaphone
Aleo
P. Fairbank Morse
James T. Conners CO
Bedford
West Acton
South
Sulliv J
Martijn
Shau Gansell
Stole Wil
John Rafferty, Jr
Als
George’Patterson
East Main St
Stow
Nellie Byrne
Milford
Fort Meadow
Howe Box Mill
Maude Lane
Holand
Lowell
H. T. Balfour
Worcester
Ludovic Morin
Hartford
Beebi
Timothy J. Cashman
New York City
Esther Shaw
Emma Melville’ Fay
Brockton
Charles Melville
Marlboro ‘Lodge
Peter Rian
New York
Cll
Henry Kirby
A. Willard
Mary Tobin
Hough's Neck
Wynott Club
Gloucester
Rena Morin
Nantasket Beach
Thomas King
Avaising
Carman Shoe Store
Eveninansi
John
O'Connell
Plymouth
Michael
Leon
Nedreah
Anna Fahey
Ive
Misa
Irene “Lyne
Coopend
Lizsie Matas
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