South Acton Residents and Visitors Mentioned in Local Notes
Lou Fullenton is painting the town hall at the Centre. Henry Cappelle suffers a large wrist abscess. Walter Bird returned from Texas for his annual vacation. A Merriam traveled to Meriden Connecticut on business. Prayer meeting Friday night and regular Sunday services at the Congregational church next Sunday. Albert Willis and daughter visited the parental home last Sunday. Florence Tuttle returns from Detroit for summer. W T Merriam family and Irene Merriam plan a few weeks outing at Baker's Island in Portland Harbor Maine. Gilt signs adorn the new fountain in Exchanges with arrows guiding motorists to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Fullenton
Henry Cappelle
Walter Bird
Texas
A. Merriam
Meriden
Conn
Congresstional Church
Albert Willis
Watertown
Florence Tuttle
Tdoetroit
W .T. Merriam
Irene Merriam
Baker's Island
Portland Harbor
Improvement Association Clears Shrubbery at Station
The Improvement association trimmed dense shrubs that blocked the station view and narrowed the roadway, reducing danger from reckless autos and improving safety for pedestrians while preserving a pleasing appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Improvement Association
Car Crash In Harrisburg Injures Smith Finney
A touring car from Pennsylvania swerved into Smith Finney near Charlie Hunter's garage last Wednesday. The impact threw Finney onto grass, wrecked both cars, and left Finney with a sprained ankle and a wrenched side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Finney
Pennsylvania
Smith
Charlie Hunter
Rowl
For Sale Buick and Fairbanks Morse Gas Engine
For sale two items readable in the notice a 5 passenger Buick in good running condition suitable as a truck and a 31 2 H P Fairbanks Morse gas engine. owner will demonstrate by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fassenger Stanley Atest Hoiler
Elmgrf
H. P. Fairbank Morse
West Acton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Vacations
Sumner Teele and wife of Somerville were guests at W. H. Teele's home. Thomas F. Barnes returned to Somerville and joined a holiday parade. Forty campers stayed at cottages of George C. Durkee and Richard Barrows on Lake Nagog. Boston officer George Durkee enjoys a two week vacation at Nagog pond. D. F. Bryant and family visited Mrs. Er. H. Carey in Vermont by auto. William L. Tenney left for two months vacation in Maine and elsewhere. Miss J. M. Fullenton promotes money saving values. George Blume family and friends left for Old Orchard Maine by auto, returning Monday night. Baptist picnic at Fort Pond featured ice cream cones after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Teele
Somerville
W. H. Teele
Thomas F. Barnes
George C. Durkee
Richard Barrows
Lake Nagog
George Durkee
Boston
Nagog Pond
D. F. Bryant
Vermont
Mr. Bryant
Er. H. Carey
William L. Tenney
Maine
J. M. Fullenton
George Blume
Geo, Weaver
Nellie Sullivan
Margaret McDonald
Old Orchard
Fort Pond
Reed loses finger at mill as lockjaw aids recovery
George H. Reed had one finger amputated after a severe cut at his mill. Dr. Simpson of Boston performed the surgery and Reed is now under nurse care with lockjaw noted. villagers regret the accident and wish for his speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Reed
Dr. Simpson
Boston
Mr. Reed
Acton Village Parade Showcased In South Acton Monday
A village parade in South Acton attracted a crowd that enjoyed the day and the wide range of sports on offer. The famous old Acton band featured Dr Tasker Fritz Oelschlegel Bertram E Hall Alfred Richardson Charles Wood and Arthur Whitcomb with two other drum corps players named Louis Urban and Hiram F Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Old Acton
Dr. Tasker
Fritz Oelschlegel
Bertram E. Hall
Alfred Richardson
Charles Wood
Arthur Whitcomb
Louis Urban
Hiram FE
Gates
Acton Constables Patrol Central Square For Reckless Driving
John McNiff and Charles Taylor aided by C J Holton stopped several cars for horn and license violations in Central Square Sunday. The patrol marks a first for the town seldmen and is praised as a positive step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNiff
Charles Taylor
Acton
Central Sq
C. J. Holton
Local residents share holidays with friends and relatives
Mrs Amer LeClare entertains a Lynn niece while Raymond White of Stoneham visits Hugh Hodgen. Eva Brown of Lynn visits Cora Whitney. Hazel White travels from Stoneham to see Cora Fletcher. Percy Burns visits Acton Boxboro friends. Clarence Owen of Medford stays with sister Miss Mary Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer LeClare
Lynn
Raymond White
Stoneham
Hugh Hodgen
Eva Brown
Cora Whitney
Hazel White
Cora Fletcher
South Sudbury Notes and Local Appointments
Mr and Mrs Fred N Bacon visited Monday. Mrs O F Nelson returns from Framingham hospital improved but under care. H R Webber named foreman on Fred S Almy farm West Wrentham moved there Saturday. Rev Dr Brooks new Memorial church pastor occupied pulpit Sunday. Mrs Stephen Naugler and family visit Wellington P I 1 for part of summer. Auto collision on Concord road near watering trough causes extensive damage to both vehicles. owners not obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred N. Bacon
O. F. Nelson
Framingham Hospital
H. R. Webber
Fred S. Almy
West Wrentham
Dr. Brooks
Dorchester
Memorial Church
Stephen Naugler
Clarissa
Ailien
Albert
Wellington
Concord Rd
Parade Carried Out Despite Rainy Weather
A well planned program proceeded Monday though overhead clouds threatened postponement. The parade finished its route in pouring rain with comical features noted. Ball games were canceled while fireworks at Fairbanks field and an event in Sudbury town hall closed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Sudbury Centre
Larger Vote in Proportion for Mrs Burr in Boston Journal Contest
Mrs. Bessie J. Burr earned 224 410 votes in the Boston Journal contest. The smaller population of her district reduced her overall win potential compared with larger cities. The note praises her strenuous personal effort and hopes for recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie J. Burr
Boston Journal
New Tea Room Opens at Bonnie Brook Farm
The Bonnie Brook farm hosts a new tea room opened Sunday by owner Mr Borden. He aims to draw substantial automobile trade and make it as popular as any on the state highway. The shop offers ice cream cakes tea and coffee in a neat modern setup at an ideal location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Brook Farm
Borden
Races and Fireworks at Civic Club Fourth of July
Civic club members hosted road races in the morning and a fireworks display in the evening on the fourth. Ralph L. Loomis, home from the west, oversaw the events and guided them to a successful conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Ralph L. Loomis
Some Queer Doings During New Year Festivities
The Fourth began with bells at midnight as Young America engaged in peculiar antics. Barbershop locations were altered and a water wagon was widely used. No real damage occurred, and hopes rise for more dignified celebrations in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Gratitude from Sudbury Supporter Bessie J Burr
Bessie J Burr thanks the kind people of Sudbury for their ardent and generous support during her recent contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Bessie J. Burr
Marlboro Falls to Fitchburg in Semi-Pro Tilt
Fitchburg mounded a 5 to 4 win over Marlboro as Tommy Sellers brought a skilled semi pro lineup to Prospect Park. Smith pitched a strong game for Fitchburg while Marlboro's Rowe Holt and Sweeney provided late offense but could not overcome early errors and clutch hits from Fitchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Sellers
Fitchburg
Marlboros
Prospect Park
Marlboro
Smith
Maroney
Chicago Nationals
Baltimore Federals
Highland City Boys
Wilder
Rowe
Holt
Reiger
Fitchburg N. E
Raymond
Brown University
Cauley Clancy
McDevitt
Sullivan
Sweeney
Clancy
Ganzell
Bill Sweeney
Ingalls
Local Notes Highlight Residents and Events in Marlboro Area
John Rafferty Jr moves to Mechanic Street house. Mrs Patterson visits Marlboro from East Main Street. Nellie Byrne vacationing at Fort Meadow. Howe box mill workers on three-night weeks. M J Buckley begins annual vacation Thursday. Maude Lane visits Lowell brother. H T Balfour at Worcester Short Ship races. Ludovic Morin returns to Hartford after visit. Timothy Cashman back to New York after holidays. Esther Shaw returns home from Lowell. Mrs Emma Melville Fay hosts holiday in Marlboro. Marlboro K of P lodge to confer Knight degree. Peter Riani visiting from New York at School Street. Henry Kirby works for A Willard. Mary Tobin spends holiday at Hough’s Neck. Wynott club plans Gloucester trip. Rena Morin holidays at Nantasket Beach. Thomas King assists Carman shoe store evenings. Board of Overseers of the Poor meets. John A O’Connell and family visit Plymouth. Telephone installed at Michael Borgse Howett home. Seiders family visiting Marlboro. Mrs John Mann of Lincoln Street to New York City. Leon Nedreau of Rockland visiting Marlboro this week. Anna Fahey and Helen Leary attend Acton celebration. Irene Lynch assists Cooperative Bank Fitchburg office. Marlboro score recap and players. First Spiritualist society meeting at Mrs Barrows in Toyville.
Mead Receives Buick Six Agency in Town
G. H. Mead has taken the Buick six cylinders agency and reports it is making an impression on the public. George Greenough and family with Buchanan Nims traveled from Monmouth Maine last Saturday and returned the same way yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Mead
George Greenough
Buchanan Nims
Monmouth
Acton Fourth Program Features Fat Men Race and Games
The Fourth program included a fat men's 100 yard race won by Charles Heath after a handicap finish. Harry Bresth of West Acton won the 100 and 280 yard dashes. Girls events saw Mrs Hamilton win the 18 and under 100 yard, Annie Cahill the under 15 50 yard. Wheelbarrow, three legged races, shot put and greased pig also celebrated with a night finale of fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
C. Page
Herbert Lewis
Charles Heath
Charles Nosed
Harry Bresth
West Acton
Hamilton
Frank Furbush
Boxboro
Ben Cahill
Theron Lowden
Norman McAllaster
T. Hearon
Annie Cahill
Raymond Johnson
Haseltine Perkins
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Jorrey & Vialle
Tus
Concord
The
Actons
Carlisle
Bedford and
Maynard
Overland Delivery
Electric
Chalmers
Cadillac
Harley-Davidson Motor Cycle
He and
Pteen
Studebaker
Vorrey & Viane, Inc
Lincoln
Ford
Overland
Walden St
Concord, Mass
Finney
Green Stamp Store
Adont
EF. L. Gile
Lexington Road
Telesphone
Gine
James T. Conners CO
Bedford Phone Lex
Percy Burns
Waltham
Clarence Owen
Medford
Mary Owen
Hazel
Arline Stevenson
Quincy
George Hodgen
Stowrd
Leslie Willard
Henry Burke
North Adams
Milton Brown
W. S. Fletcher
Silas Adams
Concord Junction
Congregational Church
D. M. Fullenton
Sidney J. Willis
Bath
Ernest Willard
Wakefield
Lewis
Alonzo Tuttle
George Worster
South
Fitchburg Bh Po Ae
McDevitt of
Sullivan If Ee
Seer
J Martin Rf
McGinn
K. Martin
Cauley
Reiger P
Marlboro Shaughnessy
Steen Ee
Wee Etree Nee
Sweenet
Waltzer If Sees
Smith P
John Rafferty, Jr
Mechanic St
George Patterson
East Main St
Stow
Nellie Byrne
Milford
Fort Meadow
Howe Box Mill
M. J. Buckley
Miss Maude Lane, Howland Jr
Lowell
H. T. Balfour
Worcester
Ludovic Morin
Hartford
Timothy J. Cashman
New York City
Esther Shaw
This
Emma Melville Fay
Brockton
Charles Melville
Marlboro Lodge
K. of P
Peter Riani
School St
Henry Kirby
A. Willard
Mary Tobin
Hough’s Neck
Wynott Club
Gloucester
Rena Morin
Nantasket Beach
Thomas King
Carman
Board of Overseers of the Poor J
John A. O'Connell
Plymouth
Michael Borgse
Howett
John Mann
Lincoln’ St
Leon Nedreau
Rocklana
Anna Fahey
Helen’ Leary
Irene Lynch
Cooperative Bank
J. Martin
Shaughnessy
Waltzer
K. Marin
Iby Reiger
Lizzie Martin
Nantasket
Spiritualiay Society
Mra Barrows
Toyville
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