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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
4
William Campbell visited the automobile show in Boston while residents attended meetings and social events. The report notes numerous town residents hosting and visiting, club meetings, and preparations for community activities and public notices.
John Whalen of the street department risked his life to save a ten year old boy named Wasila who had fallen through the ice near the Main Street railroad bridge on a Wednesday afternoon. The rescuer crawled to the boy amid a fast running stream and ice, then helped him to shore with assistance from John Driscoll and George Elson. The boy received medical care at home, while Whalen warmed up after the ordeal. Witnesses call it a daring rescue in dangerous conditions.
The Commercial Echo notes Celia Sherr as top earner this week with a net profit of 1570, while Harold Kelley and Marion Cleary close behind. Market volatility reduced overall gains. the second morning period from 9 27 to 10 10 invites public inspection of the buying selling and payment practices modeled in this school activity.
Maynard March 15 1920 A letter discusses daylight saving noting no chance of a statewide change this summer. It suggests private hours for mills and shops to gain afternoon daylight without disrupting railroads or farming schedules. The idea will be discussed at the next Business Men's Association meeting.
Mrs. William Cole of Manlest received word late this week that her father died at his home in Canada. He had outlived his wife only briefly, with her death announced the previous week.
Raymond Hellowell wins the Maynard High School thrift stamp contest for the fifth time with a 58 credit record. Edith McAuslin and Florence Murray follow with 36 and 32 credits respectively as rivals.
A history notes Maynard will mark 50 years since incorporation on April 19 next year. It details the creation process from Sudbury and Stow consent to a 1871 act, the $6,500 compensation to Stow, and the Assabet district’s push for self rule with local needs such as lighting, sidewalks, police, and schools guiding the split.
The M E Church Emmanuel Taylor preached the sermon at the Sunday morning service. Rev. Charles F Parsons recovers from nose bone removal surgery at Deaconess hospital Boston. Wednesday choir rehearses Easter music at 6 15 p m before midweek prayer meeting. Miss Beatrice Symonds resumes teaching at Roosevelt school after an absence.
The ad lists Friday Corned Beef and sausage items with prices 16c per pound for corned beef and 25c to 50c per pound for frankfurts and hamburgers, plus tomato sausage options and a general call for quality first.
George V Binns son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Binns Hillside sr veteran of the war left today on the first lap of a journey to Warsaw Poland where he will serve as secretary to the military attache of the American Legation He will sail from New York Saturday for Antwerp Belgium prior to duty visits in Paris and other parts of France He will pass through Germany en route while Maynard friends send bon voyage Elks hold farewell at the Antlers club with gifts for Mr Binns and a program of songs and stories featuring local talent.
Rev. F E N Atiyeh's Congregational Church hosts biweekly Sunday School teachers meeting praised as helpful. A 7:30 Wednesday discussion covers steeple work and property improvements. Morning service at 10 45 on Jesus Savior. evening union service at 7 with special music. Mr. Atiyeh speaks on My School Days in Syria. He moves to George H Gutteridge's soon. contact details updated.
Deputy Chief John Connor directed a rapid flood relief effort last week by boring holes in the Main street bridge to drain water away from flooded car tracks. Water from Brooks and Maple streets flowed along Nason street to the bridge where the openings sent it to the river. His foresight kept many cellars dry by keeping the canal open and the sluice gates clear.
A Magdelene chapter O E S delegation attended a cabaret and dance at Copley Plaza Saturday evening under the Ma trons and Patrons association. Members included Mrs. George Champagne Mrs. George Gutte ridge Mrs. Frank Goettler Mrs. William McGarry Mrs. Robert Hartin Mrs. Eva Frye and Miss Lillian Childs.
Walter Bescoe a former Assabet mills weave room employee died in Philadelphia after a brief illness of influenza and pneumonia He was 27 years old The death notice notes his prior residence and work at the mill.
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