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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1921
Page
1
Miss Nellie Hogan, recently injured in an automobile accident, is recovering but still confined to her home. Her condition has stabilized and she receives at home care as she resumes light activities.
Hoar of health inspection shows Concord milk producers meet or exceed Massachusetts standards. Samples from Punkatasset No 1 and No 2 and Over Head Jersey register solids from 12.22 to 13.96 and fat from 3.5 to 4.8 percent, all labeled very clean or clean. J A Macone conducted the local health board inspection.
Joseph Dee the catcher for the local mine team is regarded as a top backstop in semi pro circles. Former Boston College mainstay, he is known for clever play behind the bat and prefers Manager Wilson’s club amid Concord associations over other semi pro offers. He also works in the insurance business.
Fletcher Adams visits relatives in Littleton while Mrs M J Dee stay a few days at Nahant. Girl Scouts Camp in Chelsea with Miss Elsie Bean. Marjorie White visits Gardner relatives. Ernest Thon returns from New York to his home after a visit to Mrs Julia Eckart. Thelma R Neff returns from Oak Island visit hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Jendricks. Two Concord Scout groups depart for Camp Neese ponsette for a 10 day camping trip. Percy McCormick and family plan a two week New Brunswick visit. Harry McCormick will supervise Rexall store during absence.
Frances daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Alexander entertained a number of friends at a Thursday afternoon birthday party. Ice cream cakes and candy were served as games were played and gifts were exchanged. Guests included Mary Sims Dorothy Mason Elsie Jaglin Kena Carpenter Killa Kay Marian Green Jennie White Mildred Costa Mildred Dalton Alice Manosh Elizabeth Amerault May Carter Priscilla Wright Ellen Amerault Eleanor Green Roger Marshall Francis Wright Everett Costa John Doyler Robert Petersen Kenneth Manosh Rodney Akers.
Miss Elsie Bean of Carter Junior High Chelsea has completed a successful year and won reelection to accept a petition as supervisor of drawing and manual training in South Hadley public schools. Nine schools with 60 teachers will come under her supervision, and the new post includes a substantial salary boost.
Mrs Clair Isner of South Street has begun work at James W. Chase's drug store. The Bedford team’s game against Riverside A. A. last Saturday was cancelled due to wet grounds.
Eddie Boyce of Worcester stars in a game batting for 299 while pitching and playing the field. Mrs Silva Moineau returns to Rockland after a vacation with Mr and Mrs Maurice Connors. John Muscavitch suffers a deep lip cut from a car handle at the C. M. and H. car barn on Sunday. Dr Flagg attends for medical care.
The Maynard Businessmen's Association schedules a July 20 outing at Riverhurst Billeri ca with a chicken dinner asparagus on toast iced cantaloupe fruit salad and other dishes. A cabaret follows dinner plus sports track water and baseball events before the meal. Samuel Lever Frank E. Taylor and Columbus Rainsville arranged the program. The group departs Maynard by auto around 10 am. Tickets including all activities are $3.
Brick Wilder catcher for the Springfield field team remains out with heat prostration but has played 60 games this season. He hit 176 singles totaling 126 bases with 18 two baggers six triples and seven homers for a .341 batting average and 42 runs, leading the club in hitting while sixth in the Eastern Association standings. His fielding is solid at .969 with 260 chances and only five errors. Wally Simpson has replaced him in 11 games batting .219 and fielding .919. Springfield papers and fans hope for Brick’s return.
Fred Novigroski proprietor of the New Idea store joins Sidney M. Goldberg at 6 Beach St Boston, an established clothing firm. Novigroski will devote full time to the new business with Albert Hendrickson overseeing the local store.
Boston character analyst and vocational guider Harry Balkin spoke at the Chautauqua meetings on Sunday. A practical demonstration read ten audience members and suggested vocations, with many attendees expressing desire for private sessions due to his accuracy.
Albert Murphy president will convene August 8 to organize the annual class outing. Class members include Miss Julia Sheehan Madeline Wall Whitney Bent Ralph Cheney Herbert Martin Rose Jackman Wil ford Hooper Genevieve Coughlin Margaret Dunn John Gibbons Mil dred Randell Hazel Easthope and Mrs Carl Carter of Dorchester.
Chief William H. Kenney led two arrests Sunday afternoon while suffering an injured right arm from a window climb. A weekend storm caused crop and property damage with washouts disrupting train and car service on Saturday.
The Ranger Athletic Association team won against Concord ball nine last Thursday night at P Field. Tor Shone led the effort with standout play and a decisive rally secured the victory.
West Acton reports Teele and son Henry painting their house. James Kinsley resumes gate tender work at Arlington street crossing. A barn on A Perkins farm was struck by lightning early Saturday, causing damage and killing one cow. Moses Thompson house at Stow was damaged. C H Mead and family visited Hiddeford Pool Maine. West Acro ball team lost at Littleton 5 to 4 in seven innings.
Camp by auction in Concord to be sold July 16 1921 at 3 PM. Goose Pond site near Lake Alden with three rooms stone foundation and screened veranda. About 1 stem acre borders Goose Pond with access by auto roads from Concord to Boston. Deposit $50 and deed in ten days at Cambridge registry. See auctioneer John A Finigan Concord MA.
Auction at Walden Street Concord Mass begins 10 AM with entire private stable equipment and Concord furniture. Items include saddle and harness horse 8 years old 15.2 hands, Beverly wagon, carbide carriages, sleighs, harnesses, and horse gear. then household goods sale starts 1 PM with Western Electric appliances, furniture, dishes, rugs, chests, tables, chairs, seating, beds and more. cash terms.
Maynard merchants prepare for the big Dollar Day sale from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 14. Local stores advertise bargains across groceries clothing furniture jewelry shoes and all kinds of merchandise. The event aims to boost trade, clear stock for cash, and strengthen ties with shoppers in the trading district.
Springfield catcher Brick Wilder remains at his parents home after a July 4 heat prostration in Worcester. He suffered weakness from a grueling season of daily catching and may need ten days to two weeks before rejoining his club as Simpson fills in. Springfield papers note his absence is felt.
The Junior Holy Name nine host a benefit game tonight at Crowe Park for the Maynard Baseball Association. Washington A C of Marlboro, the rival, has balanced record. the rubber match features Roy Marsden and Billy Johnson for the Holy Name. A big crowd is anticipated as tickets go on sale in advance, offering fans a chance to support local baseball.
Maynard Lodge 131 I O O F and Mizpah lodge announce a joint picnic on Saturday August 6 with a committee led by Francis Johnson as chairman and Robert Lester as secretary. Separately Myanard and Mizpah plan a joint annual fair in the fall. Manufacturers Cloak and Suit House Inc reports strong business on Main Street with A Marcus expanding women’s wear and dry goods lines.
The Sunday school picnic has been rescheduled to Tuesday July 19 to avoid conflict with the Farm Bureau picnic. A cow was killed by a strike, and George Noyes barn and the Mason place on Strawberry Hill Road were also struck.
Humidity and extreme heat dominated the past week with 90 plus readings. Forest fires in Ontario and Nova Scotia darkened the sky on Wednesday, followed by a bright electrical display Saturday before 3 AM. A nearby town rumor spoke of a powder mill-like blast. several structures were hit but no serious damage, with Albert Perkins' barn mentioned among the affected sites.
Rev Ralph A Barker spoke on The Lordship of Christ tracing Christ views in New Testament writings and history. The Sunday school and Christian Endeavor met, with Martha Smith leading Our Reasonable Service. July 17 canvass for church support planned with house to house visits.
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