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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1919

Page

6

Concord Junction Social and Civic Notes

Mrs Jennie McKenna visited friends in Waltham and was a week as a guest. Mr and Mrs William Reilly and daughter Geraldine spent Tuesday with friends in Gardner. Officer Mahoney of the reformatories force moved to Charlestown State Prison. A J Simpson was chosen manager of the local baseball team for the rest of the season. Ex service men may obtain 100 bone blanks at Charles J Hogan’s. Boy Scouts under Frank Waite completed a Lake Wassapoag trip returning safely. Corp Edward Jordan of the 1st Aero depot recently discharged and at home with his mother Mrs John Castle May.

Jennie McKenna Waltham William Reilly Geraldine Gardner Frank Waite Lake Vassapoar Royble Corp Edward Jo Tdan Aero Depot Bute John Castle

Reverend Wheeler to Lead Morning Service and Evening Sermon

The pastor will preach at the morning service on a theme The Mountains of God and a 6 evening sermon The timely topic Crusading Against Intemperance under Christian Endeavor leaders Mrs Mary ff The midweek meeting Tuesday at 7 50 pm will focus on Prayer for Peace and Means for the Establishment All are invited to attend these services.

Alfred Wheeler Stun Christian Endeavor Society Mary Ff

Local library tribute and notices mixed with ads

Readers praise the new library room under Mrs Park with thanks and hope the town paper supports it. The notice also lists two unfurnished boardable rooms for a young couple, a sewing machine for sale, and a black horse for sale with contact details.

Acton Centre Social Event Honors Returned Service Men

About 500 gathered on Acton common near Capt Isaac Davis' monument for a banquet and reception to returned service members. Highlights included Maynard brass band entertainment, a roast beef dinner, patriotic table decor, community singing, speeches by A. P. Langtry and Rev. Willian Fra­seault, and an evening dance with the Waterfall orchestra. Committees from West Acton, South Acton, and Win ton Centre organized the event.

Acton Common Isaac Davis Veton South Acton Maynard Brass Band Leo Arlee Colurch Michelson West Acton Perdelwitz West and Ve Iveenton Yes A. P. Langtry Ton Monwealth Willian, Fraseault Church of South and Winton Dusseault Brane Genevie Wattrept St . O'clock Enoras Fitchburs Jo Rn Wattle William Kingsley Gertrude Clara Sawyer Frank Plot Walter Tuttle Fred Burke

Capt Garvey Arrives Amid Transfer at Camp MGT

Fragmentary report notes Capt Garvey arrived last week from overseas and will be reassigned to Camp MGT. It mentions duties at Devens and duties related to officers, with references to a new placement and training.

Joh A. Iarvey Gseerseas Hus Carey

War Orphan Verna Stest and Frane Yoons at Mills Island

The report describes Verna Stest and Frane Yoons, two orphans from wartime, stranded at Mills Island New York after separation from a tethered guardian. It notes Frane born near Belair and evacuated with care, while Miss Snell seeks aid and local efforts address their dire condition amid the conflict.

Verna Stest Frane Yoons Mills Island N.Y Frane Belair MD Steel Red Cross Chiverunc Prye Ls Island Miss Snell Rome Biel Ile Witites Treves Prane

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The text is garbled and unreadable, with no coherent events, names, or places to summarize into a news item or card. No identifiable entities or actions can be derived from the provided fragment.

Postmaster General urges swift action on reform bill

A terse note signals the Postmaster General urging swift action on a reform bill. Officials stress urgency and anticipate committee consideration this week.

Local notes and obituaries tone from Marlboro region

Town notices recount visits from Boston visitors and residents, church events, and a funeral for Maria Flannery. Also listed are local police and civic items, changes of residence, military acknowledgments, and a Scout camping trip to Lake Masupong.

Speeding myths of avian motion debunked in old notes

A fragment discusses bird speeds with focus on swifts and homing pigeons. It notes misread beliefs about the swift’s top pace and comments that pigeons can achieve notable speeds under certain conditions. The text blends errors with cautious claims on avian velocity.

Mystical Thirteen in Thidian Pantheon and Card Lore

A fragment describes a Thidian Pantheon with thirteen Buddhas and a mystical disk atop a pagoda. It mentions the Oswered sword in Atsusa, Japan holding 15 mystery objects at its hilt, and a card game variant with players holding 13 cards and four suits of 18 each.

Atsusa Japan

Miss Reggina Connell Named Reporter for Concord and Junction

Miss Reggina Connell, a Concord Junction native, accepts a reporting post covering both Concord and Concord Junction. She will devote full time to reporting, advertising, and subscriptions, and will coordinate town news, social notes, civic events, and personal items for The Enterprise weekly. She lives in Concord Junction and invites local cooperation.

Reggina Connell Concord Junction Concord Connell Old Concord Eivic Dust Hess

Automobile Collision Near Concord Injures Four

A Friday evening crash in Concord involved an auto carrying Axel Lee and his father plus two other men from Camp Devens to Boston. The speeding car collided with their vehicle. all four occupants were badly shaken, cut, and bruised as the machine was almost demolished.

Concord Axel Lee Camp Devens Boston Mr. Lee

Laces Seeking Ballot Petition In Holyoke Campaign

Boston July 45 locals discuss a petition circulated by candidate Wogi Laces to place an amateur sport legalization measure on the ballot. The story then shifts to a tale of Margaret and her grandmother describing life in a small country town and her reaction to its perceived dullness.

Boston Neve Margaret

Cleopatra and ancient sun baths praised by scientist

Prof. Ralph Bernstein of Philadelphia told the National Society of Therapeutics that modern science vindicates ancient Egyptians and Romans on sun baths. He said sun exposure yields curative results and promotes long life.

Cleopatra Nile National Society of Therapeutics Ralph Bernstein Philadelphia

Censors Target Presidents Over Bank Deposit Removals

Congress censured President Andrew Jackson in June 1834 for removing about ten million dollars in deposits from the United States Bank during the prior September. John Tyler, elected as a Whig, acting as a Democrat, opposes his party's policies and faces ongoing antagonism.

Congress Andrew Jackson United States Bank John Tyler Pyler

Wrongs That Harm Not the Wrongs We Do

A reflective piece on how harm comes from our actions toward others, urging careful conduct and accountability. It contrasts intent with impact and calls for empathy in daily dealings and communal life.

Longfele

Daily Thought Great deeds need no trumpet quote

A brief aphorism notes that noble actions speak for themselves without fanfare. Attributed to Balley, the saying emphasizes humility and merit over boastful display.

Longtime resident John Towler dies after illness

John Towler a longtime respected resident of the town died Tuesday morning at his home on Tresday evening July after a lingering illness. Funeral held from his home Sunday with interment at St Bernard's cemetery. He leaves two daughters Helen and Sarah and two sons William and Michael, plus two sisters Mrs O Brien and Mrs Till. A large funeral Mass was held at St Bernard's church with a delegation from Diy. oo ALO, of which he was a member.

Maria Flannery Maria John Flannery Bedford T Ireland Alto St Bernard's Church Bernard's Cemetery John Murray Baston Dietties Flannery Michael Surke Thoms McGach Annie Helen Stephen Badeward John John Towler Mr. Towler Tee Wall Dee St Bernard's Cemetery St. Bernard's Church Diy Patrick Hanlon Patrick McPhillips Michael Topkins Martin O'Brien D. O Brien Frank Hill Towler

Lieutenant Thomas Returns After Sixth Atlantic Trip

William W. Thomas finished his sixth transatlanic voyage and spent Sundays with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Me Thomas of Lexington and Concord. He is assigned to the USSS Canonicus. Lieutenant Thomas returned to New York Sunday to board his ship. Mr and Mrs Henry Card of Woonsocket Rhode Island visited him while here.

William W. Thomas Atlantic Charles Me ‘Thomas Lexington Concord U.S Canonicus Thomas New York Henry Card Woonsocket R. of

Stylish Summer Hats Ad at Ton Hat Shop

Hat shop at 62 Main Street Maynard Massachusetts advertises stylish summer hats for street or dress wear at half price. Located opposite the post office the notice promotes discounted headwear options for shoppers.

Fileton Hat Shop Main St Postottioe Maynard Mass Ady

Notices ad and lost items from Concord 1919

Public notices advertise celery plants and cattle auctions along with lost items on Walden Street and near North Bridge. Other entries include a seven room bungalow for Concord Junction and a general housework helper at Concord Home for the Aged.

Walden Street Jos Buckles Concord Concord Junction Applio Concord Home M. Ballou Tel Concord 7

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