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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1921
Page
6
A long, rumor filled column riffs on Lake Walden sees moonlit bathers, moonshine crime, police clashes, and editor wartime style tales. It notes alleged altercations with local guards, a melee by the shore, and lingering suspicions about who disturbed the lake community.
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Local chatter centers on vanished silks and moonlit prowlers near the bank. Residents fear thefts will escalate as quiet nights invite prowlers and moonshine revelers, while some hope for an end to the disturbances through community action.
Concord wins against Medford A A driven by Cousens stellar catch and key hits. Concord tallies 10 hits to Medford’s 6 with strong pitching and solid umpiring by Cull. Lost book notice follows: Book 24052 lost, payment stopped. Middlesex Institution for Savings, Concord, Mass. Treasurer Henry F. Smith Jr. July 1921.
Mrs Foster and daughter Ruth of Haverhill stay with Mr and Mrs George KE Greenborough in Exchange square South Acton. Miss Helen Tolman of Newton visits Mrs Charlotte F Tolman on Prospect street. Misses Irene Merriam Florence Merriam and Frances Hodges stay with Mr and Mrs Harold Merriam in Wollaston. Rev Harry Rouillard of Norwood to preach at First Universalist Church Sunday services at 10 30. Mrs Jonathan P Fletcher visiting daughter Mrs H Chandler Wells in Watertown Bates road. Miss P D Fullenton drives to Pennacook New Hampshire Sunday with Mr and Mrs Moses Haines visiting local relatives.
Newton post of the American Legion faced Concord in a July twilight game that remained scoreless through seven innings. A standout moment came when Cousens leapt high and made a one handed stab on a fast line drive, praised by fans as worth the admission. Lee pitched well, maintaining his strong past form in this locale.
Dr and Mrs Leonard White of Chicago announce the arrival of a daughter. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Sidney White and Mr Willis Holden. Acton friends extend congratulations to the family.
The Nashoba Camp Fire Girls and the Young Men's Club announce an entertainment this Saturday July 23 at 8 p m in the Congregational church vestry. The program features a play titled The Happy.
Mrs Henry E Tolman comes home from Deacones hospital Concord to meet her new daughter Charlotte Elizabeth born recently. Local Catholic parish notes the family joy and neighbors offer congratulations.
A severe storm hit Acton on Saturday causing extensive crop and road damage and damaging buildings. Lightning struck several locations including Noyes barn at Acton Center and Perkins barn near Barboro. a cow died at Perkins. A maple near EF Banks residence shed two limbs. Water damage washed out road and depot approach. power outages darkened streets and stores used lamps.
Rev Ralph A Barker conducts Sunday morning service at 10 30 with Sunday School at noon There is no evening service A prayer meeting will be held Friday at 7 50 in the vestry on the topic The Christian and the Spirit of the Age.
The event features two short plays Ding-acling and The Teacher's Pet by young men. Campfire Girls finish beaded headbands hoping to earn costumes, and Nashoba name is continued by Mrs Dusseault's group. May conductors lead both groups aiming to raise baseball equipment funds with elder friends' support.
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