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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1915

Page

6

Trinitarian Brotherhood Holds Annual Meeting and Banquet

The Trinitarian Brotherhood met Tuesday evening in church parlors with President Thomas Todd presiding. Officers elected include Leslie R. Moore as president, Benjamin Moody as vice president, Frank Pierce as secretary, and Charles H Towle as treasurer. The Ladies Auxiliary led banquet arrangements with Mrs. C. H. Towle directing. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McCabe and daughter Helen and Miss Helen A Hosen of Boston.

The Trinitarian Brotherhood Thomas Todd Leslie R. Moore Benjamin Moody Frank Pierce Charles H Towle Treas Brotherhood C. H. Towle

Classified Advertisements Reach Several Towns

Advertisements are payable in advance at 10 cents a line with six word units. Listings cover Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury. Rentals, wanted goods, services and room for rent are shown with contact details and addresses in Concord Mass.

Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford H. L. Whitcomb’s Littleton Bedford Acton

Lusitania Disaster Touches Concord By Loss Of Seccombe Family

In Concord, the Seccombe family of The Wayside face tragedy as Elizabeth and Percy Seccombe are believed lost in the Lusitania sinking. Their father Captain W S Seccombe previously commanded the Canarder, and the Dramatic Club announces the next town hall play Eliza Comes to Stay to be staged with a minimal set.

Cy Seccombe Lusitania Concord Seccombes W. S. Seccomy Peterboro N. H W. S. Seecombe Cephalesia Concord Dramatic Club Town Hall Eliza

Concord Athletes Compete at Cypress Street Brookline Meet

A large turnout attended the First Parish supper then a parish meeting heard annual reports. Concord and Brookline high schools met in track with Brookline ahead 43 to 29. Brookline captured six firsts led by Captain Smith while Concord won two events led by Oleson in the 880 and Harwood in the pole vault.

Brookline High Cypress — St Brookline Concord Harwood Oleson Capt. Smith Burtt Bi. H. S Houghton W. Dee C. H Atkinson McCarthy

Many New Names At Concord Anti-Suffrage Meeting

The Concord Anti-Suffrage league held its annual meeting at Mrs Woodward Hudsons home last Tuesday. A large attendance and several new members, especially young women, were noted during discussions and a key election. Elected officials include chairman Mrs Woodward Hudson vice chairman Mrs Pliny Jewell secretary Mrs Prescott Keyes assistant secretary Mrs Allen French treasurer Mrs J H Orendorff and directors Mrs Charles Francis Adams II Mrs G Hollis Blake Mrs William Wheeler Mrs Arthur Holland Mrs Robert Walker Mrs Philip A Davis Mrs A H Newman and Mrs G A Tewksbury.

Concord Anti-Suffrage League Woodward Hudson Pliny Jewell Prescott Keyes Allen French Treas J. H Orendorff Charles Francis Adams 2d G Hollis Blake William Wheeler Arthur Holland Robert Walker Philip A. Davis A. H. Newman G. A. Tewksbury

Will Sing Brahms Requiem in Concord Service

A 35 voice Concord chorus under Thomas W. Surrette will perform Brahms Requiem with a large orchestra on Sunday afternoon May 20 at the First Parish Meeting House. Tenor FP. BE. Lowell will solo. Memorial services for Civil and Spanish-American War veterans follow Sunday morning worship May 2 at the First Parish Meeting House.

Braton Thomas W. Surette Concord BE. Lowell Surette

Grange Auxiliary Elects Officers At Meeting

The Grange auxiliary held a business meeting in Grange hall on Monday night and elected officers for the coming term. Mrs Joseph Smith was chosen president with Mrs Granville Holden as vice president, Mrs Belle Lawrence secretary, and Mrs C M Davis treasurer. A social hour followed with refreshments served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Andrew Peterson.

Grange Auxiliary Grange Hall Joseph Smith Granville Holden Belle Lawrence C. M. Davis Andrew Peterson

Old Concord D A R Holds Annual Meeting

The Old Concord chapter of the D A R met at the Chapter House with Mrs. George M. Baker presiding. Reports show three successful years under her leadership as she retires, debt on the Chapter House reduced, and 200 gratitude gifts to be paid. The house will be rented as a tearoom in summer. Delegates to the Boston spring conference were named, and officers for the coming year elected.

Willow Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall George M. Baker Old Concord Mass Pilgrim Hall Beacon St Boston Continental Congress Washington Geo. R. Blinn O. S. Fowler Caroline P. Holden Charlotte Conant George R. Blinn Herbert B. Hosmer Treas Alice J. Johnson Elmer E. Shattuck Virginia Sanderson Ellen A. Boynton Alfred BE. McCleary

Pulpit and evening sermons at Trinitarian Church on Sunday

The Trinitarian Church schedules Sunday services in the pastor’s charge with morning sermon The Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven and evening message The Whosoever of Confession and Denial of Christ from 7 15 to 8 00. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 50. Friday night talk Present Day Opportunities for Christian Service welcomes all.

Christ Christian Endeavor

Young Peoples Religious Union Meeting in Concord

The annual meeting of the Young Peoples Religious Union of South Middlesex Federation is set for Concord at St Andrew's school. The day includes a 3 PM business meeting 4 PM sports program 6 PM basket supper and dancing. About 100 representatives from local societies are expected.

The Young Peoples’ Religious Union of South Middlesex Federation Concord St. Andrew's School

Wainwright Tops Low Scores in Nine Holes Medal Play

N Wainwright was the low scorer in the best selected nine holes medal event at the country club. Rev Frederic Gill of Arlington will preach at the Meeting House of the First Parish next Sunday May 16 in exchange with Pastor Rev Loren B Macdonald.

N. Wainwright Frederic Gill Arlington First Parish Loren B. Macdonald

Concord Building By-Laws Set Fire Safety Standards

The town of Concord adopts building by laws requiring interior flue linings of clay and terra cotta, no nails in chimneys, fire stopping in exterior walls and partitions, and metal or asbestos wrapping for hot air pipes. Signed May 32 1915 by Selectmen Murray Ballou Elmer E Shattuck George W Hunt.

Murray Ballou Elmer E. Shattuck George W. Hunt Concord

Young People Epworth League Meet in Concord May 29

About 60 delegates of the Young People of the Norwegian-Danish district Epworth League will meet in Concord M. E. church May 29 to June 1. Twelve preachers are expected and a gospel tent will be secured for all services. Opening meeting Saturday May 29 features Rev Dillon Bronson D D with a stereopticon lecture My trip through the Yellowstone Park. Public invited.

Epworth League Concord M. E. Church Dillon Bronson D. D Yellowstone Park

Welcome feast announced for Thursday evening

A welcome feast will be held Thursday evening the 13th in the vestry. The event invites attendees to share a meal and hospitality in the church vestry.

Haver Returns from Northwestern University Theological School

In honor of Student M. Haver who has returned from Evanston Illinois Northwestern University School of Theology a good program is secured and ice cream will be served Mr Haver will preach in the church next Sunday evening and bring greetings from the west

Northwestern University School of Theology Evanston, Ill Haver

Kerosene Paste Fire Kindler Endorsed by Henry Norton

Henry Norton endorses a paste made from ashes and coal oil as the safest kindling. He claims a tablespoon starts a fire with no other kindling and that the paste, doughy like corn meal, is explosion proof when kept in a container.

Henry Norton

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