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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1917

Page

5

Ordination of Mr Stone at Union Church Concord Junction

In Concord Junction Union church hosts an ordination service for Mr Stone after a church decision in June. The council, presided by Rev George A Tewksbury, recommends ordination as pastor with a large audience and a full program including sermons prayers and musical selections.

Union Church Concord Council of Ministers Mr. Stone George A. Tewksbury Mr. Rutan Maynard Congregational Church Church Stone George M. Bowker Wheeler Dr. Beech Bangor Theological Seminary Anna Noonan Mozart Loren B. Macdonald Power Jesus Rutan Smith Owen Dexter Trinity Church Christopher Collier Lexington David Nelson Beach Dudley Buck Miss Milfred Stone William J. Batt Concord Junction Charles David Evans D. D Andover Theological Seminary Timothy Tewksbury

Massachusetts legislature clear to set bread and coal prices

United States District Attorney Anderson said the Massachusetts legislature has broad constitutional power to fix retail prices for bread and coal. An unfortunate drowning occurred when Rev George Joncas 28 of Sanford Maine was swept away on a picnic. Dr Alfred W Lavigne of Lowell pled guilty to illegal operation causing a death. fined 500 dollars. Farmers union of Maine reported over 3 million dollars in annual business. Broni Kulkas 3 was killed in Lowell by an automobile. Three hundred workers at Howland Pulpana Paper in Howland Maine struck for a three tour system. Weavers in Arlintown Hills Lawrence Massachusetts returned to work after a wage dispute. Peter Powers 60 of Caribou Maine was killed driving off an embankment near a bridge over the Aroostook River.

United States Anderson Massachusetts George Joncas Sanford, Me Alfred W. Lavigne Lowell Mass Farmers’ Union of Maine Broni Kulkas Howland Pulpana Paper Company Howland Arlinztoy Hills Lawrence Peter Powers Caribou

Elegant Maynard Wedding Joins Miss Fitzpatrick and Herbert Usher

Miss Margaret R. E. Fitzpatrick married Herbert Usher in a Tuesday morning ceremony at Help of Christians church in Maynard officiated by Rev. Francis Curmings. The couple's wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home before a Boston departure and Maine honeymoon.

Margaret RE. Fitzpatrick Herbert Usher Maynard Help of Christians’ Church Francis Curmings Margaret Coughlin Acton Centre Charles Usher Waltham Boston Portland Maine Usher John Fitzpatrick Blaine Mfg. Co Maynard Lodge Maynard Dressers Pleasant St

Pretty Central Street wedding weds Edith MacWilliams Hood

Miss Edith Albina MacWilliams became the bride of Frank Hood at the MacWilliams home on Central street in Concord Junction. Rev. Robert Hood of Lebanon Ind. and Rev. W J Batt officiated. The bride wore white mes lin and crepe de chine with a veil and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid was Violet MacWilliams and the groom’s attendant was Thomas MacWilliams. A reception followed with 600 guests. The couple will reside at City Point after a wedding trip.

Edith Albina MacWilliams Frank Hood John MacWilliams Central St Robert Hood Lebanon Ind W. J. Batt MaeWilliams Willow Rebekah Lodge Hood Nelson Blower Co South Boston Robert Ella Hood Lebaron

Cradle Roll Reception and Church Activities Schedule

Rev Alfred W Stone pastor announces Friday 2 pm cradle roll reception in vestry led by Mrs M B Lane for children under three with parents or nurse. Intermediate Endeavor closes season with 7 30 social. annual year review and elections. Sunday: 1045 morning worship with communion. 12 church school summer session. 5 45 Senior Endeavor. 7 evening service. Tuesday 7 30 midweek prayer in vestry.

Alfred W. Stone M. B. Lane Intermediate Endeavor Society

Wedding ties draw Newton to Concord Junction readers

Last Thursday in Newton marked the wedding of Helen G. Douglas of Concord Junction to Paul R. Ladd of New Mexico son of Dr. George Ladd. The pages also note family events including a new baby for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Macleod and various visits and gatherings across towns, with several local residents attending weddings and hosting relatives.

Concord Junction Newton Helen G. Doulas Harry Douglas Paul R. Ladd New Mexico George Ladd New Mexico College

Navy institutes special study for medical corps

The navy department announced courses of instruction for medical corps members to prepare them for advanced work at leading medical schools in Washington on June 27.

Medical Corps Washington Medical Corps of the Navy Navy Department

German Frightfulness Toll in June Air Raid

Revised figures show 157 dead from the June 13 German air raid in London with 42 children among the victims and 430 wounded. The Weather Almanac lists sun and moon times and high tides, and forecasts for New England call for probably fair weather.

London The New England

Surprise Party Honors Miss Gladys Colby

Miss Gladys Colby was surprised at her Main Street home by about 20 friends Saturday evening. Waldo McWilliams presented her with a gold bracelet on behalf of the guests. Attendees included Ivy Mitchell Laura Marshall Alice Marshall Mildred Thurston Julia Carr Cora Kelley Alpha Ruble Mildred Connors Nellie Colby Lawrence Collins Henry Delaney Roy Kay Roland Kay Arthur Small George Hefty Robert Kay Neal McWilliams George McWilliams.

Gladys Colby Miss Colby Waldo McWilliams Ivy Mitchell Laura Marshall Alice Marshall Mildred Thurston Julia Carr Cora Kelley Alpha Ruble Mildred Connors Nellie Colby Lawrence Collins Henry Delaney Roy Kay Roland Kay

Celebrated 14th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs James Riley

Mr and Mrs James Riley hosted a small gathering on Prie Street Sunday evening marking the 11th anniversary of their marriage. Friends presented several handsome gifts as the hosts enjoyed vocal and instrumental performances with refreshments provided by the hostess.

James Riley Riley

Pleasant Daisy Shower For Miss Margaret Fitzpatrick

A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Margaret Fitzpatrick at her Baker Avenue home on Friday evening. Attendees included Mrs David Sheehan, Misses Mary Curley Louise Lyons May King Florence King Maury Hayes Rose Reilley Ellen Hayes Catherine Loftus Elizabeth Reilley Mary Condelin Acton, Lena Sheridan and Rose Sullivan May.

Margaret Fitzpatrick Bakerave Davvd Sheehan Mary Curley Louise Lyons May King Florence King Maury Hayes Rose Reilley Ellen Hayes Catherine Loftus Elizabeth Reilley This Town Mary Margaret Condelin Acton Lena Sheridan Rose Sullivan Maynard

Visited County Boys Tour Group From Town

A group from this town visited members of Co Lat Camp Darling Framingham on Saturday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Loughlin, Alex McEachern, Mrs. Patrick Reiley, Misses Rose Reilley Annie Connell Mary Hayes Florence King Meg King May Curley Ellen Hayes and Merton Leighton.

Camp Darling Framingham Edward F. Loughlin Alex McEachern Patrick Reiley Rose Reilley Annie Connell Mary Hayes Florence King Meg King May Curley Ellen Hayes Merton Leighton

Joined the Kilties Recruites Head to Frederickton

Malcolm Caldwell enlisted with the 166th Canadian Kil ties unit and departed Boston Sunday night with 120 other recruits for Frederickton N B, signaling the start of their training.

Malcolm Caldwell Boston Frederickton

Auction Sales at Capt Isaac Davis Farm Acton Mass

Otis H. Forbush auctioneer announces sales at the Capt Isaac Davis farm Acton Mass for the estate of Charlie Wheeler and Augusta Wheeler with cattle farming tools and household goods to be sold starting Thursday June 25 and continuing Friday the 26th. A July 2 sale covers remaining W C Robbins property and July 9 sale in South Acton for the estate of W W Benjamin with heavy work horses and 25 cattle including Holsteins. Posters with details soon.

Otis H. Forbush Concert Junction Mass Isaac Davis Acton Charlie Wheeler Iis Auecusta Wheeler Foe al Om Tam Davis Nalance W. C. Robbins South Acton W. W. Benjamin Frank Pratt Powder Mills

Maynard William Mack Weds Miss Mary Doyle at St. Bridget's

William Mack of Boston and Miss Mary Gertrude Doyle united in marriage at St. Bridget's Catholic Church this morning with a nuptial mass conducted by Rev. J. Metheene. Bridesmaid Miss Lucille Sims and best man Denis Cooney helped, followed by a bridal procession and Mendelssohn wedding march. The couple plans a wedding tour to Ausable Chasm and Montreal and will reside on Harold Street Roxbury, home return late August.

William Mack Boston Mary Doyle St. Bridget’s Catholic Church Mary Gertrude Doyle Thomas Doyle Parker Jr Willian Francis Mack Joh J. MetHineh Lucille Sims Denis Cooney Hyde Park Lobenerin Mendelssohn Ausable Claam Montreal Comedia Harold St. Roxers Mack Maynard Part Hospital Moston St. Bridget's Church Boston College

Red Cross Benefit Demo by Camp Fire, Boy Scouts

Mrs Charles P Tucker, program committee chair, announces a Red Cross benefit demonstration by Assabet Camp Fire council assisted by Troops 1 and 2 Boy Scouts on Florence street ball grounds tonight at 7 PM. Events aim to finish in daylight.

Mra Charles P. Tucker Red Cross

Camp Fire leader resigns in Hudson appointment changes

Mrs. Harold L. Pickett resigns as Camp Fire Mother after two years in Hudson to lead Yalo Camp Fire. All questions go to Miss Grace E. Martin, chairman of the Assabet Guardians' association.

Harold L. Pickett Hudson Herely Charce Yalo Grace E. Martin Assabet Guardians’ Association

Failed to register list of men in county military service

Town Clerk Fred O Welsh received from Director Charles B F Getteng a list of men by age or apparent age from the assessors list who did not register June 35 for military service. Many such names exist including members of Company Y already in service. Some may have valid reasons for not registering.

Fred O. Welsh Iis Charles BF. Gettemg Lst

Mass Meeting Planned by Mrs Harry T Moore

A mass meeting is set for Friday night at the armory to inform the public about the regimental relief association plans. Funds will cover traveling expenses for the Fifth regiment band which is to give a concert. Speakers include Chaplain Lyman P Rollins Rev John T Mullen and Miss EL P Barr.

Harry T. Moore Armory Co. M Fifth Regiment Massachusett Lyman PL Rollins John T. Mullen EL PL Barr Regimental Relief Asociation

Invention Leader McKay Promotes New Steel Boiler Gear

Vasil McKay, senior partner at Vasil Steam Sachems Co. Lincoln Park, adds a patent fire gear hopper to his list for steel boilers. The device aims to save about seven percent in fuel. He is also introducing a patent automatic stoker to the Hutson Worsted Co. leadership.

Vasil McKay Vasil Steam Sachems Co Lincoln Park McKay Hutson Worsted Co

Very Pretty Junior Prom at Colonial Hall Honors Class of 1917

The 1918 high school junior class hosted a grand prom at Colonial Hall on Tuesday honoring the 1917 graduates. The hall sparkled with potted plants, ferns, college banners, and mottoed decor while students in formal dress paraded to music by Poole's Orchestra from Boston. Junior and senior officers led a ceremonial reception and a final march before dancing and fruit punch served by freshman girls.

Colonial Hall Masnard Clase James Raton Michael Murray Olaf Carlson Millineten Ane Elias VLT Grand Mare Sas Walter Mullin Rachel Gates Ty Gavin Taylor Sophia Sieminak President Mullin J A mi Albert Mullin Frank Brien Vincent Maley Edwar Wardzala Poole Orchestra Boston Gavin A. Taylor Meade Charlies DiStasio Trea Mildred Carlson Treas Dla Sep Sieminak Anna Coughlan Frank O'Brien

New Train Schedule Changes Daily Newspaper Deliveries

The Bo & M railroad adopts a new schedule effective Monday with changes to Boston trains. The 1102 to Boston and the 1 and 515 pm from Boston are discontinued, a 600 am arrival new train begins, a Saturday 214 pm arrival and 143 pm departure, and Sunday trains run until 610 pm with 512 and 1050 pm services. James Ledgeard, a local news dealer, arranges new delivery times for morning and edition drops.

Bo & M Boston James Ledgeard

No Fourth of July celebration planned this year at Crowe Park

The committee in charge of local celebrations decided against a special Fourth of July program to save funds for better use. St Bridget's parish plans the only city event at Crowe Park with patriotic speeches by public figures. A Cambridge Catholic club baseball game against Manard is noted, with a large crowd expected and Crane Park as a gathering point for nearby towns.

Crowe Park St. Bridget’s Parish Cnyy Cambridge Catholc Club Manard Daira Fas Crane Park

Outdoor drill and outings in Hudson area

Commandant Lieut Ralph Hopkst tine led an outdoor drill at Woodsq last night followed by an advance guard hike. Reverand Whittemore has returned from a visit to his daughter in Peace Dale. The Five Hundred club plans a Lake Chauncey picnic, and the Unitarian Sunday school schedules an annual outing at the West Jboro resort.

Ralph P. Hopkst Rverarny Whittemore Diuthter Peacedale Congregational Church Marion Leary Fred Breer John HH. McCormack Five Hundred Club Lake Chauncey Hudson Unitarian Sunday School Weat Jboro

Henry Johnson Dies at Mass General After Illness

Henry Johnson of Garfield street died Monday at Mass General Hospital after a week of rheumatic fever. He had been ill at home and was moved to the hospital Sunday afternoon. He was 4 years old and survived by a wife and three children.

Henry Johnson Garfield St Mass. General Hospital Sundafter

Marshal Joffre Regrets Inability to Visit Concord

Marshal Joffre expresses sorrow for not visiting Concord during his U S tour. He wished to tell friends of France how moved he is by local sympathy and asks acceptance of his sincere regards. The French mission stay was brief, making a visit impossible.

Marshal Joffre Concord Board of Selection Board of Selectmen Mass Centlemen Sen Patra Franer United States

Class of 1917 Guests at Town Hall Dance

Mrs. Richard Farmer Wood and son James hosted a Friday evening dance at Town Hall for Concordia School class of 1917. More than 19 guests attended as the Colonial Orchestra from Maynard performed with local leaders assisting in reception.

Richard Wood James Town Hall Richard Farmer Wood James Barrett Wood Concordie School Wood Homer Richardson Len Robert Rantoul Poland Maynard Whittemore Boston Fred Wheeler Jr James Post Bor- Jarre Wald Carl Ralph Henig Walter Allen Kennedy Gerald Jon Love John Keenan Lynah Miller Winthrop Francis Pat Garioes Wetherbee Russell Ite Mind Lincoln Smith Tooay Chores G. Toecell I Goddard Karl Peckham Janes i O'Halloran Jive Loomis Clancy Reece Tf Keven George Edmund Phelan

Court sale notice for Concord property

Inquire of Miss Miunkahussett Hill regarding a sale. The notice cites a Ford touring vehicle and references William Aldred of Concord with a past week transaction. Contact details appear in the public sale notice published in the local paper.

Vorrey Vialle Sora William Aldred Concord I. Sale Miunkahussett Hill

Toe entertainment and dance at Par ker hall event

A Tuesday evening program by Toe entertainment and dance for Testiio Workers Local 771 drew a full house at Parker Hall. The trio Keone Sundth James Cook and Ralph Jones performed Yo Yo selections with Marion Jones on violin AO Autio on piano and a chorus. The Finnish virmen's gesocration orchestra provided music and refreshments followed late into the night. Arrangements were by a 14 member committee chaired by Henry Slyvert.

Toe Entertainment Testiio Parker Hall Keone Sundth Jimer Cook Ralph Jones Marion Jones AO Autio Jared Virmen Gesocration Orchestra Henry Slyvert

Funeral for John Byrnes Held at St Bridget’s Sudbury

Funeral services for John Byrnes of Sudbury were held Thursday at St Bridget’s Church. A requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev John J MetHugeh. Bearers included Thomas O’Neil William White William Scully Frank Quigley Edward Taylor and William Doherty. Interment followed at St Bridget’s cemetery.

John Byrnes Sudbury St. Bridget's Church John J. MetHugeh Thomas O'Neil William White William Scully Frank Quigley Edward Taylor William Doherty St. Bridget's Cemetery

Ill shoe shiner in Lowell and Boston guest visit

Charles Mongus proprietor of the shoe shining parlor on Nason 81 is ill with asthma at Lowell. Mrs Catherine Williams of South Boston is the guest this week of Mrs Susie Sheehan.

Charles Mongus Nason 81 Lowell Catherine Williams South Boston Susie Sheehan

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Alfred Wheeler Stone Usher-Fitzpatrick Bride Ladd-Douglas Edward Macleod Mary Lapine Elizabeth Connell William Perkins Edward Wright Harry Parker Whipple Camp Darline Edward McClellan EH. Williams South Poston Jeremiah Sheehan Florence Smith Er Animal School Dedham Marion Douglas Newton Hospital Silver Bay N. Y D. Edward Williams Agnes Crowley Midletown Del Miriam Flynn Thos. Flynn Dorchester Charles Glidden Angie Glidden Madison N. J Waterville Harold Harvest Fitchburg Harry Harvest Harrington Ct Viola Russell Malden Ruth Damon Kilties la Marechal Joffre Republique Francaise Bord de Lorraine Jessieurs France Veuilles Soreer LIEUT I. DE Phasin Officier Woronan du Mareeyal Mrenet Moai Jat Lertrine SI VT Mevt. FP DE Thssan, Officier Wortonnatee Marahal Joffre Maynard Trust Company Assabet Institution For Savings Main Street Anak Maynard, Mass A. DI 8Tasio
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