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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1919

Page

7

Bungalow Design Promises Desirable Home for Small Family

An illustrated bungalow design is presented with a 30 by 40 foot plan, five rooms, two bedrooms, a living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, hall and vestibule. William A. Radford offers free home-building advice. article argues homes are economical, financing possible via rent-to-own plans, and urges building now while materials costs rise.

Leet Chambers of Commerce Dermand Tam United States

Moose image stuns London Scottish in wartime anecdote

In FE P Dutton and Co’s America at the Front, Fullerton L Waldo recalls a Maine boy showing a moose picture to a London Scottish soldier, who exclaims in disbelief about a real moose in the Maine woods. The tale blend humor and curiosity from wartime reportage.

Fullerton L. Waldo America FE. P. Dutton & Co Maine Maine Woods

West Acton Notes Sun Visits and Local Events

Dr. Robert A. Reid of Newton spent Sunday with his son R A Reid Jr. Mrs. Stanley Payson and Mrs. James F Richardson visited Concord. Miss Gladys Fales of Melrose stayed with GG P Littlefield. Minnie Harris and Mrs. Chas Duke enjoyed a trolley trip to Derry New Hampshire last week. Angie T Knowlton left for Cambridge to care for her brother George W Wheeler just back from surgery. The Baptist society plans a banquet for the boys of Acton. J L Perkins and family and Hazelton Perkins took a trip to Berwick Maine to visit Fr T Rice. Acton lodge members attended Maynard Lodge for first degree. Lyman Holbrook of the U S Revenue on the Trincelpha was in town two days to visit relatives. The young man holds a fine position and likes his work on the water.

Robert A. Reid Newton R. A. Reid Jr Stanley Payson James F. Richardson Concord Gladys Fales Melrose GG. P. Littlefield Minnie Harris Chas Duke Derry N.H Angie T. Knowlton Cambridge George W Maynard Lodge

Supper and Entertainment At Baptist Church Social

A large attendance gathered at the Baptist church Thursday evening for supper and a social event. Cream and cake enhanced the menu and were enjoyed by all. Following supper an entertainment featured violin selections by Miss Gibbs of South Acton and a farce titled No Men Wanted performed by Miss Irma Durkee Miss Ethel Spinnes and Mrs Nudora Lee.

Baptist Church Miss Gibbs South Acton Misses Irma Durkee Ethel Spinnes Nudora Lee

Baptist Church Services Outline

Rev. G. J. Michelson leads morning service at 10 45 with Sunday school and Junior Endeavor at 4 00. evening service at 7 00. prayer meeting on Friday at 7 45.

G. J. Michelson Sehool Tun Junior Endeavor

Four Elephants Visit Centrally for Circus Entry

On Sunday four elephants with their attendants appeared in Centrally on the way to Maynard to join a circus company. The animals drank all the water in the town square trough and looked dry as they moved through.

Maynard

Brown's Daughter Helen Bernier Christened at Congregational Church

The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry N Brown Helen Bernier was christened on Signday during morning services at the Congregational church. Mrs Harry VP West and her sons Edward and Robert departed Thursday for their summer home at Ocean Point Me Miss Iemma M Halliday of Natick was visiting at Dr Chris Tyee Ri

Harry N. Brown Helen Bernier Congregational Church Harry VP. West Edward Robert Ocean Point Iemma M. Halliday Natick Chris Tyee

Congregational Church Service Schedule and Topic

Rev Ralph A Barker leads morning service at 10 30 Sunday with Sunday school at 11 45 and Christian Endeavor at 6 00 topic Christianity and the Toilers of India Isa 40 18 3 Praise and preaching at 7 Friday prayer and social service at 8 00 subject Christian Stewardship Matt 28 86 58 2h 14 MA obituary Peter

Ralph A. Barker Christian Endeavor Topie Christianity India Isa

Recital Held By Miss Annie McCarthy Pupils

Pupils presented a piano vocal recital at Miss Annie McCarthy's home on Saturday June 14 featuring selections by Streabow Richerson Kohler and others. Performances included dances and duets such as The Teddy Bears Morning Prayer and The Wayside Rose with many students participating and applause from parents. Refreshments followed the program.

Annie McCarthy Miss McCarthy Alice Waltz We Streabbor Melville Richerson Walter Oo Streabhas Peharre Greenwald Dorothy Rielerson Dorothy Pluie Hein Marion Coffey Bocuben Dorothy Hendriskxan Fiseler Josephine Ft Pra Wee Dassler Dorothy Bhitnie Trolie The Frogs Wee Watson Evelyn Wood Badursew Ruth Hager

Recognition Service at Baptist Church Features Evening Program

A Recognition Service was held Tuesday evening at the Baptist church with Rev. Go Michelson leading. The well attended program included organ prelude doxology invocation scripture hymns responses and a charge to the church and pastor by Rev Walter G. Thom followed by a benediction by Pastor Go 1 Michelson.

Baptist Caren Revo Goo. Michelson G. Prancis Otis Hh Porbush J. Jones HH. LL Catitkin Walter G. Thom

Five Men Hurt in Ford Crash Near Oxford

Sunday forenoon a Ford with five youths collided with a tree on the State road near Oxford causing a twisted wheel and broken windshield. Mr and Mrs Holt and Mr Minnie Decoster with two daughters traveled to Hopedale to visit relatives. Oxford notes a Homecoming for local servicemen planned in September.

S.A. Guilford

Commencement Events Highlight Sudbury Visit and Local Graduates

Ivron Ssincit resumes visit with Mrs. Roland Cutler in Northampton as relatives gather for a family event. The community attends high school exercises with Miss Marjorie Mims and Eleanor Garry among graduates. Homer Albers to deliver the Pow Hal address at the June 26 commencement.

Roland Cutler Northampton Homer Albers Deta Oat

Death of Ralph Hall Sudbury Man From Blood Poisoning

Ralph Hall of Sudbury died suddenly at his home in South Sudbury from blood poisoning after a bruise on the elbow led to infection. He was a son of Harry Wall and Elizabeth Rogers, survived by wife, two daughters, and one brother. Funeral services were held Sunday at Memorial Church conducted by Rev. John Threlfall with interment in the family lot. Bearers included Sons of Veterans members Roland Cutler, Mr Golilkie, Mr Eaton, and Lorenzo Zerbel.

Ralph HH. Tall South Sudbury Harry Wall Elizabeth Rogers Mr. Hall Sudbury Unis Town John Threlfall Memorial Church Roland Cutler Golilkie Eaton Lorenzo Zerbel Hall Tormiliy Sear

Reception to Boys by Sudbury Red Cross Honors Local Servicemen

Sudbury's boys in service were feted at a greatly enjoyed reception held Friday night. About 200 attendees filled the banquet hall with roast turtle and trimmings served by Sudbury cooks. Rev George Clarke gave a welcome and the sergeant spoke for the boys praising the Red Cross workers.

Sudbury M. Sudbury Harold Buttereld Fred Elsen Wsman Rogers Uinp Devens George Clarke Sergt. Sanders Red Cross A. N. Young

Recital and Social at Upper Fall Red Cross Event

The Upper Fall Red Cross program featured local artists led by Mhner and Miss Simonds delivering a concert for attending patrons. The event included ornate decorations by Mythia Brackett and Inez Perry committees with refreshments served. chairs and volunteers orchestrated a memorable evening praising the performers.

Red Cross Mhner Rasford Adams Simonds Psteith Regader Ohney Oviatt Cat Jf Hawes Merc Tiers Eaton Mythia Brackett Aia Inez Perrys Sudhust Ranch Shiat Sudbury

Woman Recovers After Marlboro Hospital Stay

Minberh Walker has returned home to Wast Sudbury from Marlboro hospital and is reported doing well. Her jaw is knitting fine though she cannot yet use the glass worn during the accident. Dr Proctor will visit weekly at her home.

Minberh Walker Marlboro Hospital Wast Sudbury Dr. Proctor

Memorial Church Morning Sermon Subject Update

The Memorial Church announces the morning sermon topic for today focusing on reflection and community service themes. Rev. Smith leads the service with readings from established prayers and a brief message on faith in daily life.

Memorial Church

Methodist Church Announces June 22 Sermon and Baccalaureate

The M E Church displays the minister text from Numbers 10 29 Come with us and we will do you good for Sunday morning June 22 Mr Clarke will preach the baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist church Graduates from high and grammar school will attend All are cordially invited Friends of James Shea greet his return to his hometown Mrs William Baldwin hosts her sister from Washington DP Visitors arrive Sunday and will stay several weeks Mrs Waldo L Stone recovers from an auto accident with pain and sleepless nights.

M. E Methodist Shurch Clarke Methodist Church James Shea William Baldwin Washington, DP Waldo L. Stone

Local Notes From Community This Week

Miro GibY is ill at her home. Nelson Womboldt of Shirley visited Sunday. John McNiff saw the circus Monday and called it better than ever. Stewart family and D S Kennedy attended the Fitchburg show Tuesday. Mrs Harry Grimes mourns her brother's funeral in Rhode Island earlier this week. Burton Hoar and family visited Cambridge. H M Mead and wife left for Northampton to see their daughter Pauline at Smith College. Daniel McDougal and family to move into W J Comtello's tenement this week.

Miro Giby Michelson Nelson Womboldt Shirley John ‘T. McNiff Laws i Beetter Sh. Stewart D.S. Kennedy Fitchburg Harry Grimes Rhode Island Burton H. Hoar Cambridge Hoar H. &. Mead Northampton Pauline Mead Smith College Daniel McDougal W. J. Comtello

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