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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
1
Maynard notes show the high school orchestra practicing for upcoming graduation. Carl Christianson entered the event, and Hans Erickson’s name appeared in the past week as part of the local school activities.
Concord residents see changes in residence, guests, and club activities. The weekly schedule includes finance committee meeting, class days at Nantasket and Middlesex cottage, and flag day exercises. Fire headquarters staff changes and public library magazine sales accompany assorted moves and visits across town.
Local residents attend visits and parties in Acton and nearby towns. Engagements announced include Joseph Reed and Kavelyn Benjamin of Champden NY. World War era events note a flag day parade in Lowell with many bands and large crowd.
Miss Ryan of Billerica visited Bedford friends recently. John Blake planned a house painting project. Thomas Polio and Herbert Mills from Somerville were guests in town over the weekend. Marie Fisher of Concord visited Miss Lilian Fitzgerald at her Main Street home. Abita Facon hosted a party at her home on Main Street with attendees including RK Pinder. Nathite Avents of Waltham is mentioned for district attorney interest in Middiesel County.
Invitations issued for the June 24 wedding of Miss Evelyn Baker and Hampton Grover Wall at Collingwood Presbyterian Church Toledo Ohio. Miss Baker is the daughter of Mr and Mrs O Baker both prominent in the village.
A large crowd attended a charity event in Bedford hosted by Rev. Joseph Mirke and Miss Connibhan. Miss Kathryn O Dowd and Mrs Ryan provided music for dancing after readings by Miss Keyn and a recital by Miss O Dowd, despite disagreeable weather.
A quiet ceremony was held in this town with Mr Portis Straw and Mrs Houston of Boston. After the vows mediators announced a brief honeymoon trip for the couple following the ceremony. The couple left by car for a short honeymoon trip.
The Sudbury Italian Festa was held with good attendance though fewer outsiders than in past years. Ice cream was served and Mrs. Leon B led arrangements as in previous years. organizers plan to repeat the event.
The Methodist church had Rev Clarke at the pulpit with morning and evening services. June 18 sees a sermon by Rev Street at Sudbury and a meeting by Vincent Clarke at Memorial church.
Eli H Willis a G A R veteran and former assessor of Sudbury East, died at 76 after a long service life. Born to Eli and Mary Willis, he married Sarah Butterfield and lived forty years together before her death. A faithful Methodist and active in veterans groups, his funeral at East Sudbury featured a long procession to Sudbury Centre Cemetery with six Sons of Veterans as pallbearers.
Children spoke pieces during the Sunday school session at the Church of Christ as part of a morning observance. The program was noted but some parts were omitted due to exercises.
Graduation exercises at the Un itchool will be held Friday. Miss Helen Riese will deliver the Valedictory and Miss Mads line Cantlett will give the Salutatory.
At Lexington Park the outdoor theatre presents a four act playbill this week. The first days feature Old Glory in Sicily, a drama set around the border situation with hopeful lines for the rest of the week. A second play titled What Happened is scheduled for later nights.
Officers for the year were elected at the annual meeting of the women's club with Mrs. Stone as president. New officers include 1st vice president Mrs. Smith, 2nd vice president Mrs. John C. Hall, treasurer Mrs. A. Ung, and auditor Mrs. Walter Stone. Committee chairs: entertainment Mrs. H. Rovers, program Mrs. Harry Social, social Mrs. Wm. M. Ferden, training Miss Florence Hos, membership Mrs. F. F. Gerry, red cheer Mrs. W. H. Fairbanks, current events Mrs. Eva D. Merrill.
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