Acton Centre residents buy autos and visit kin this week
Miss Annie Scott of North Acton bought a Dodge Bros touring car from Torrey and Vialle. Mr and Mrs Charles Buzzell of Ashland visited with Mr and Mrs A I Noyes. John M McCarthy of West Acton bought a Dodge Bros touring car from Torrey and Viale. Frank Dow of Framingham purchased a Studebaker six from the Torrey and Viale garage. Memorial day recalls old friends and a choir at Congregational Church as Noyes and daughter Eleanor visit the old home. Woodlawn Cemetery shows flowers on graves under new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Scott
North Acton
Dodge Bros
Torrey & Vialle
Charles Buzzell
Ashland
A. I. Noyes
John M. McCarthy
West Acton
M Dow
Framingham Puredo
Studebaker
Torrey & Viale
Hharrs Windlass
Wellesle
Torrey & Viaie
Grange
Wanted Nan for Household Help in Concord
Wanted one able body woman for two person family. Widow preferred. Apply Ingidve ont M. for Molshtomstore, Main street, Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
Ingidve Ont M
Molshtomstore
Main St
Concord
Demand for Dodge Cars Surges After Detroit Factory Delivery
Hierbert Viedle and Torres and Vialle report strong demand as four Dodee Bros. cars sold and delivered before Saturday. Open roads from Buffalo to Concord show cars averaging 20 miles per hour under skilled driving, with experts noting better condition on arrival than during break-in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hierbert Viedle
Military Instruction for Drafted Men in Concord Mass
The Adjutant General directs Class 1 draftees in Concord to receive preliminary military instruction at the State Armory on Everett Street each Thursday evening. Competent officers will be detailed as instructors under a War Department designed course, with the aim that every drafted man completes initial training as a duty and to foster prompt readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Armory
Everett St
Concord
Adjutant General of
Massachusetts
War Department
Cuntonyiit
War Garden Spraying Help From Public Dept
The Neptetplifal cbepiertionetnit offers instruction on equipment use and war garden spraying. Citizens may apply to the Avert emt Department at the Ripley Vihting for guidance or to purchase spraying material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Ser
Petendia
Cot
Ripley Vihting
Ceoncord Dunia
Probate notice and executor seeks verified claims
The text outlines a probate proceeding for the estate of a deceased individual. It states the executor is empowered to manage the estate and requires interested parties to present claims by a specified deadline. It lists names of relatives and legal authorities involved and directs compliance with applicable laws.
West Acton News Highlights Local Happenings
John Gilchrist of Lunenburg visited Frank Mansir home on Sunday. Miss Jennie Durkee returned from New Jersey after wintering in Florida. Miss Martha J. Houghton began alterations at her home with dy Be Hoar in charge. Winch at Rebekah lodge will confer the Rebekah degree on one candidate Wednesday night. Supper will be served at Fort George. Holten takes a two week vacation from the depot. he and Mrs. Holton, Rev I G Morris and family camp at Fort Pond Acton. Judge 10 C F and Winona Rebekah Lodge observe Memorial Day next Sunday with divine service at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilchrist
Lunenburg
Frank Mansir
Jennie Durkee
New Jersey
Florida
Martha J. Houghton
Dy Be Hoar
Wincn
Rebekah Lodge
Fort George PE
Holten
Memorial Day Observances Mark Decorated Graves Amid Rain
Memorial Day activities in Central Square and Maynard include a 20 strong procession led by Hall the marshal, the Maynard brass band, Isaac Davis post members, and the Relief corps. Graves at Mt Hope and nearby brook memorials were decorated as schoolchildren sang, with post members later traveling to Acton Centre and South Acton for services and a communal dinner in Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Square
Hall
Maynard Brass Band
Isaac Davis Post
Maynard
Memorial Sunday Observances At Local Baptist Church
The church marks Memorial Day with graves of deceased members decorated by the 600 club and Rebekah lodges. Pastor O'The Message of the lovers delivers the sermon. A children's concert will follow in the church auditorium with David R Donaldson from Cambridge speaking. Prayer and fellowship meetings continue Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Eharen
David R. Donaldson
Statas
Cambridge
Christian Fellowship
Ryening Bo An Daveger Ant
Memorial Day Visitors From Nearby Towns Gather
On Memorial Day a group of visitors stayed in town including A. B. Durkee and family of Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Lem Perkins of Newton. Mr. and Mrs. James Bosworth of Wesmouth. Miss Edith Edward of Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Deiette Th. Handley of Milford, New Hampshire. and Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Littlefield inwall, Mp and Mrs. Grady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BR. Durkee
Salem
Lem Perkins
Newton
James Bos Mth O
Wesmouth
Edith Edward
Boston
Deiette Th. Handley
Milford
N. H
Sheldon Littlefield
Inwall
Grady Hive
John Happs
Alice "Teele
Golden Bible
Unclear OCR note on graduation attendee career move
Fragmentary text reports a person named Peele or Peele who attended graduation and has accepted a position as head of a new court department in Tremont Temple Boston. References to Cortland Myaps and other names appear garbled.
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Sethin Asayers Haath
Dppete
Ama Masete Baker i
Ileal
Misa
Alt
Crareden Bible Scheed
Minas
Peele
Acton Cote
HeEdelant
Pierce Praised For Maynard May Sa Address The Boys in Blue
A.I.T. Pierce received high compliments for a Maynard May Sa discourse to a large audience. The subject was The Race in Races Washington's Army and The Boy in Khaki referencing the present war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Pierce
Maynard May Sa
Washington
Civil Ward
Acton Community Notes Additions and Visits
Nine people joined the Unitarian church in Acton on Sunday. Lawrence Clarke returns from Wolfeboro New Hampshire for health reasons. Grace Welen enters Deaconess hospital Concord Junction to train as nurse. An infant son was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Tolman. Howard Quimby reports arrival in France. Frank Merriam has recovered enough from illness to reach the factory. Hastings suffered a shingles attack at home. Mr and Mrs Harold Merriam visited Memorial Day with their family. A baby davalier was born to Mr and Mrs Lewis Byrnes. Margaret McCartis and Miss Mary J Caswell visited Rev AL Harker in Milltown. Peter Smith of Miy Nard ball team broke a finger. Visiting day at schools with Misses Halliday McCarthy Stowell visiting Natick schools. Claude Chapman of Stoughton and Clarence Hosmer of Waltham visited Acton homes on Memorial day. Mr and Mrs Edson Baird came from Baldwinsville for Memorial Day guests of Mr and Mrs Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Clarke
Wolfeboro
N. H
Grace Welen
Concord Junction
Concord
Henry Tolman
Howard Quimby
France
Frank Merriam
Mies
Mary J. Caswell
Milltown N. EB
AL AL Harker
Peter Smith
Miy
Halliday
McCarthy
Stowell
Natick
Claude Chapman
Stoughton
Detrost
Worcester
Clarence Hosmer
Waltham
Acton
Edson Baird
Baldwinsville
Wells
Acton St
Elmer Willis
Framingham
Utitarhin
Etta S. Bent
Josie Hayden Carter
Mary Porter
J. OS. Kies
William Law
Mares Perry
Kimma Wells
St. Dp Verry’s
Hattie Parmenter
Clara Parmenter
Henry Miller
Charlotte Parmenter
Harold Butterfield
Wyman Rogers
Charles Spiller
Rogers
Jonas Stunt
Morseamily
George Smith
Town Hall
Patriotic School Entertainment Shines in Exchange Hall
A village program on the evening of the 2th featured a Salute to the Flag and Uncle Sam's Children with Erald Hopkins as Unclesian. Red Cross nurses and various groups appeared while nine girls staffed a Red Cross table. The event closed with Taps and praise for teachers and scholars.
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Aovers
Exchange Hall
Uncle Sam
Erald Hopkins
Unclesian
Sam
Bos Scouts
Red Cross
Peppermint
Neathall
Memorial Day Observance With Cloudy Weather in Phan Dy
Memorial day exercises in Phan Dy drew a large town concourse despite a threatened downpour. Bernedette Bursa unfurled the banner for the improvement association, with 84 blue stars on the service flag. Rev. Luther Morris delivered the eloquent address. Boy Scouts lined up, and the Ladies in White displayed for the Red Cross as the G A J RJ members in barges passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phan Dy
Currier
Improvement Association
Bernedette Bursa
Celette Hall
Congregational Church Plans Children’s Day Concert
Rev Ralph U Barker presides at Sunday morning service and 11 45 Sunday school. Evening service at 7 features a Children’s Day Sunday school concert. Monday night prayer and social with subject Spiritual Awakenings. IL BC meets with Mrs R A Barker Thursday at 5 for final meeting of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph U. Barker
Lace
C. i
John Osteo
R. A. Barker
Good Samaritan Sermon At Universalist Church Nine Join
The Universalist Church reports a strong morning service with an impressive sermon on the Good Samaritan and the Jericho road. Nine people joined the church. Music by a quartet including Miss Pletcher Miss Mann Win Merriam and Mr Tory. Children’s day announced for the coming Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Morris
Pug
Good Samaritan
Jericho Road
Miss Pletcher
Miss Mann
Win
Merriam
Tory
Milav
Dune To
Auction Sale at Flora Symonds Residence South Acton Mass
An auction will be held Friday June 14 1918 at 9 am at the home of Mrs Flora Symonds on the Acton Centre road near the Unitarian church. The sale lists garden tools kitchen goods stoves beds bureaus chairs carpets crockery and more from cellar to attic. Otis H Forbush Concord Junction Mass serves as auctioneer adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Mass
Flora
Symonds
Acton Centre
Acton
Universalist Church
Otis H. Forbush
Cvr
Concord Junction
Memorial Day Visit and Local Notables in Sudbury
Sudbury residents and visitors marked Memorial Day with gatherings and visits from families including the Lawin, Parmenter, Miller, and Rogers households. Rev Wood preached at Utitarhin church, and a town hall program by public school children featured patriotic songs and recitations.
Observed Anniversary Of Mr And Mrs Visoehi Of North Surbury
Mr and Mrs Visoehi of North Surbury celebrated the 20th anniversary of their marriage with a Saturday evening gathering at home. Relatives and friends attended a reception with music, refreshments, and gifts including silverware, reflecting their standing in the Italian community.
Superintendent speaks on million dollar Methodist fund drive
Dr Spaulding addressed the morning service at Mook church about a $1,000,000 Methodist fund to aid soldiers and sailors in cantonments and other lines. He urged pledges and hoped to recruit a student to attend to studies and preach here when fall colleges open. Rev Albert Felch of Natick conducted the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaulding
Mook
Methodist Church
Aibert
Feleh
Natick
Ithsa
Memorial exercises and veteran observances noted locally
Memorial events followed the usual pattern with Sons of Veterans and local veterans traveling to Saxonville in the morning and returning in the afternoon. Rev George H Clarke led prayers at the Centre. A delegation visited North Sudbury and supper was served here as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Saxonville
Rey Bridge Whitink
South Sudbury
George TH. Clarke
North Sudbury
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A. J. Hicks
F. L. Gile
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Lowe Brothers
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I. Mertieurs Mavsnard
Othe Acton
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Riley
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Irma Durkee
Ethel Spinney
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M. E. Church
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Victor Records
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Nason Street
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Faulkner Grain Mills
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