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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
8
Bold sales pitch touts a fireless cookstove to save money time and coal for winter heating. Offers 10 day free home trial with model No 14 priced at 16 50 and No 15 at 25 50 plus complete aluminum kettles radiators shelves and directions. Various styles on hand urging immediate purchase.
Sudbury held its graduation exercises on June 21 with a program including an invocation by Rev Clair G Davis an address of welcome by Ruth Priscilla and a violin solo by Ruth Priscilla Eaton. Diplomas were presented to eighth grade and class of 1917 graduates. colors pledge to the flag and Star Spangled Banner were part of the ceremony.
About 150 people from surrounding towns gathered for the Wheeler reunion at the Unitarian church. Speakers included Prof. George H. Barton Miss Sarah L. Pratt and Mrs Lorilla Hunt Sanders. A society was formed with Pratt as superintendent Barton as secretary and Sanders as treasurer. An executive committee will be appointed and another reunion planned in a year.
Fred Gardner and Maurice White attended a surprise banquet at the Weston home of Harry Warren last week. Mrs. Warren hosted for her husband and Edison Electric Illuminating employees were invited. The event featured music and a pleasant evening, praising Warren as a courteous leader. Some guests have enlisted and may be called to duty, with hopes they return to Mr. Warren's crew.
Sunday afternoon at the Unitarian church the pastor delivered a discourse based on the lost sheep coin and son theme. He spoke of many being spiritually lost and of a returning to right living, with a union service planned Sunday evening featuring speaker M Ackerman of Nitick.
The Improvement Society held a meeting last week and elected officers including President L. J. Hawes and Vice President H. Way. Mrs Josephine White was named secretary and Miss Harriet Goodnow treasurer. An appropriation was approved for a lawn mower and related tools for common area maintenance.
A former resident Tucy Connors, long living at Hall Street, was found dead in her Stow home. Neighbors and friends recall her as highly respected while the pastor led funeral rites and a devotional message citing Job. The community mourns the loss of a woman known to many in the area.
Charles Littlefield of Waverly Hospital reportedly shot himself at his Boxboro home Monday morning after brief absence from his attendant. News of the tragedy spread quickly among his large local circle of friends as his parents mourn the loss.
Ole Nichols and Miss Mary Briges wed Sunday night at Foxboro Congregational Church. Rev S M Missirian officiated as the church glowed for the ceremony. The couple, well known locally, endured a surprise crowd at the close of evening services. A reception at Alfred Downie’s home followed with confetti and a serenade.
The final supper of the season under the ladies of the Universalist society was held Thursday evening. A del icious supper including salads cold lunch rolls fancy pies and coffee was served by an able committee. An entertainment followed with Mrs Evelyn Benjamin Reed as reader Miss Elinor Weeks solo dancing and Master Glynn Allen Morris as bow soloist.
Isaac Davis WL C announces its summer vacation with usual breaks. The next regular meeting occurs on the first Monday in July followed by the third Mondays in August and September, after which two meetings per month resume.
Mrs Della Gilmore received a letter from her son Walter ofne de Sam's navy now in England, much to his mother's surprise.
Allen Reed becomes clerk at the market of Worces ter. Visitors include Mrs. Pred Pierce of Worces ter and others from Nashua Maynard and Milford. New electric fare rates begin July 1 with 5 cent and 2 cent distinctions. A wedding in Newton Centre and Rebekah lodge activities are noted.
Jonn T McNiff operates a blacksmith shop ready to repair hay rakes tedder and mowing machines. Spare parts and mower sections are always on hand for quick service by the piece or box.
Next Sunday at the Baptist church the discourse centers on The Progress of World History since the Declaration of Independence. Rev Pierce will discuss topics such as The Great Registration Our Duty to Posterity and Was Jesus a Pacifist. Evening union service follows. Friday covenants meeting at 7 30.
Miss Marion Louise Whitcomb daughter of Mr and Mrs John H D Whitcomb of Whitcomb avenue was married to Howard Raitt Stewart of Worcester at the Unitarian church Littleton on June 2 Rev Oliver J Airfield officiated The bride wore white satin crepe chiffon with duchess lace and carried lilies of the valley and bride roses The groom is linked with the Stewart Boiler Works Worcester and a Worcester Tennis Club member Guests from New England Ohio and New York attended the ceremony and reception at the bride's home before a wedding journey to Richmond Avenue Worcester.
Miss Edith McWilliams and Frank Hood were married in Concord Junction on the woth instant by Rev. Robert Hood of Indiana and Rev. William J. Batt. The home ceremony occurred on a perfect June day with elaborate decorations and a large family presence. The article also notes the Watt and Torrence legacies connected to the Hood family through marriage.
Prof Harold Phalen and family return to Acton for summer with sad memory of infant Edward Snyder Phalen who died last December. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Saturday afternoon with Rev Robertson officiating. attendance limited to immediate family.
A Sunday evening Children’s Day program at the Congregational church featured a patriotic tone. The performances by both younger and older participants reflect credit on the directors and organizers.
The village reports a prominent citizen has been sued by a local belle for breach of promise. The trial is set in the town hall on July 12 at 8 oclock with proceeds aiding comforts for boys who may defend our country and town.
A Saturday recital at Concord Junction showcased Miss Thelma Procter of Brighton teaching piano pupils from Concord Junction and Cambridge. Pupils performed without notes with strong rhythm and tone. Miss Procter’s playing added charm. Guests attended from Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Waverly, Waltham and Concord.
The Grange open meeting Tuesday night will feature local talent. A large crowd is expected as the event aims to promote preparedness. Notices mention William H. Kingsley starting work, Moses A. Reed’s cellar, I. Fk. Conant’s garage nearing completion, Mrs. Frank Davis visiting Weymouth, and other home improvements and visits including Carolyn Stearns from Smith College before summer studies in New Hampshire.
A Bedford item describes a flag carried by early militiamen and Minute Men. The banner, linked to the Three Counts Troop, appeared in King Philip’s War era and was preserved in a fireproof safe with a crimson damask ground and a gold scroll reading Vince aut militure.
L A Fullenton renovates Parsons house in Allston while I A Phalen and Mrs Breck Aspinwall with two children visit New York. The WLC T A met at Miss Martha Smiths home on Wednesday with an interesting meeting and refreshments. Several members attended the country convention at Lexington Park on the 20th.
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