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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1920

Page

6

Concord Junction Local Notes Influx Of Illness And Employment Shifts

Charles Lombardi concluded services at Joseph Perna's bar shop. William Fought has been confined to his home with influenza. Mr and Mrs J L Massie former residents were guests. Alexander MacTuchern Jr confined with grippe. James Reilly left Boston Harness Co for a new job with an auto firm at Clematis Brook. Rev Fr Finnick of Marlboro preached at Wednesday devotions in Help of Christians church.

J. L. Massie Alexander MacTuchern Jr James Reilly Boston Harness Co Clematis Brook Finnick Marlboro Help of Christians Torrey & Vialle Detroit Dodge Middlesex School Lyons Mail State Armory Eleanor Hosmer Herbert W. Hosmer Elm Sr I. Schgarten Florida George DD. Schier Alice McManus Francis McManus Wood St Mary Miner Urquhart Deaconess Hospital Catherine Totter Cary Farm Lexington

Bean narrowly escapes injury at Blaine factors incident

Andrew Bean sustained minor injuries after entering an open hatchway during work at Blaine factors. He injured his arm and suffered bruises but expected to return to work Monday according to reports.

Andrew Bean Blaine Factors M. Bean

Workplace training at Converse Rubber Co Concord branch

Weekly report notes young trainees progressing in shoe making under forewoman Mrs Amy Hackett and foreman Mr Bancroft of Malden. Paragraph lists disruptions, auctions, and local notices including property sales, dairy cattle auctions, and community events around Marlboro and Concord Junction with various dates and details.

Converse Rubber Co Concord Amy Hackets Malden Bancroft Hackett

Willow Rebekah lodge whist party and prize night in Concord

News of the Week in Concord reports a Willow Rebekah lodge whist party at LO 0F hall with fourteen tables. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Arthur Tibbetts and Mrs. Cyrus Hosmer for ladies, Rodney Pratt and Arthur Tibbetts for gentlemen. Afterward, a banquet was served under Mr and Mrs John Donovan.

Avery Cuece Willow Rebekah Lodge Regiar Arthur Tibbetts Concord Cyrus Hosmer Rodney Pratt John Donovan Edith Williame Caroline Kingman Wes Alain Kennery Harry Walker Herber Piper Jennie Come Toon Mahan

Boy Scouts Dinner At Union Church A Successful Get Together

A recent dinner hosted by the Boy Scouts in the Union Church dining room drew fathers and sons for a get-together. The event provided insight into Scout work and, aided by the woodwork displays, left many attendees impressed with the organization.

Boy Scouts Union Chhurch

Ladies Auxiliary of Concord Grange Meeting Planned

The Ladies Auxiliary of Concord Grange met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. John W. Chase's home on Stow Street. The next meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon April 7 at the town hall. Supper will be served and all clans are invited to attend.

Insia Minor Act of Congress Jamesl. Barton Tescue Concord Grange Ternoon John W. Chase Stow St Board of Road Commissioners Concord Mass R. J. Hf. Worcester

Feeding the Menagerie Costs and Cares of 19th Century Aviaries

The article details rising costs to feed a menagerie including beef, guinea pigs, rats, cats, pigeons, lizards, and snakes. It describes varied diets for elephants buffaloes and antelopes, plus insects for insect-eating birds, fruit for weenkys, and special preparations like minced meat dried and preserved.

London Goo Mienigeries Mae

Poison Gas to Rout Robbers

Popular Mechanics magazine describes a concealed gas device to foil safe blowers. A small bottle in a metal holder releases chemicals when the safe is breached, forming a suffocating gas that causes temporary blindness and disables intruders.

Popular Mechanics Magazine

Concord K of C. Beats Roxbury 40 to 29 in Fast Hoops

Concord K of C. Wool CC won their third straight game on Wednesday edging Adams of Roxbury 40 to 29. Cleary and Loughlin starred as Seyerance impressed at back, keeping the pace high as Concord built a late period surge. Next night Camp Devens Lewin visits town hall in a renewed Maynard rivalry.

Concord K Concord Wool CC Adams Roxbury Concord Cleary Loughlin Seyrerance

Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services and Welcoming Message

Thoreau street church near Hubbard and 32 Fielding street pastor Bonnevie Klinger lists Sunday March 21 schedule with English service at 11 a.m. and Scandinavian service at 7:45 p.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. Friday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Welcome extended to Norwegians Swedes and Danes and all who understand English.

Thoreau St Hubbard St Bonnevie- Klnver Fielding St. Tel Epworth League People’s Church

Mrs Deland to Speak at Woman's Club Marsh March 22

Mrs Margaret Deland of Boston will address Concord Woman's Club at town hall Monday afternoon March 22 on The Opportunity of the Dull Job. Earlier, Charles W Locke will speak 10 minutes on The Advantage of Latin in Modern Education.

Margaret Deland Boston Woman's Club Town Hall Charles W. Locke

Harvard Crimson Baseball Team Travels to Middlesex Cage

The Harvard Athletic association permits the Crimson to practice at the Middlesex School cage in Concord while spring vacation runs from March 19. Outdoor practice is limited at Soldiers Field due to ground frost, with the first game versus Bowdoin set for April 10. At Middlesex the squad gains more room for fielding and Coach Jack Slattery can better evaluate contenders.

Harvard Athletic Association Crimson Concord Middlesex School Soldiers’ Field Cambridge Bowdoin Middlesex Jack Slattery

Hiller Heads Middlesex Ice Hockey Team as Captain

Carl Hiller of Philadelphia was elected captain of the Middlesex school 1921 ice hockey seven at a recent special meeting. Hiller, a letter player, starred at cover point this season and succeeds Thomas Wyatt Norris who will graduate in June.

Carl Hiller Philadelphia Penn Middlesex School Hiller Thomas Wyatt Norris

Costume Party Planned by Concord Grange on March 17

Concord Grange to host a costume party and dance in the town hall on March 17 with a fine for members not wearing costumes. The first and second degrees of the Grange are scheduled for April 7.

Concord Grange The Grange

Boxing bouts canceled due to uncontactable selectmen

Bouts planned for Monday night were called off because organizers could not reach the selectmen. Delays stem from town meetings keeping the officials from meeting for several weeks. Also a help wanted notice from Mrs. T. W. Sur ette in Concord Massachusetts for a general housework girl with telephone contact.

Selectmen T. W. Surette Concord Mass

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