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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1917

Page

4

Maynard man dies of heart trouble at 74

John Mannion a respected resident died of heart trouble at his daughter Mrs Frank Tobin’s home Parks street Thursday night at 11 50 He was 74 born in Ireland a 50 year Littleton resident 1 5 years in South Acton and six years in town Funeral services were at St Bridget’s church with high mass Rev PLD Meagher Rev Walter J Browne and Rev Frank Cummings conducting Burial at St Bernard’s Concorn Survived by two daughters Mrs Frank Tobin and Mrs George Murphys and two sons Thomas Mannion and John Mannion.

John Mannion Frank Tobin Parks St Ireland Littleton South Acton St Bridget's Church Yoo'clock Pld. Meagher Walter J. Browne Frank Cummings Concord Junction Hilferty Michael Henry James William Eden Tobin Andrew Pardy St Bridget’s Church St. Bernard's Cemetery Concorn George Murphys North Seton Thomas Mannion Everett

Miss Elma Conant Weds Carl Lund in Stow Unitarian Church

Miss Elma Conant daughter of Mrs Susan Conant of Great Id and Carl Lund son of John Lund of Stow united in marriage Saturday evening at 6 in Stow Unitarian Church. Rev Moulton officiated as gardener decorations, organist George Curtiss of Boston played. After ceremony they plan to reside on Great Rd Stow following a brief wedding tour.

Elma Conant Carl Lund Susan Conant John Lund Stow Unitarian Mr. Moulton Killarney Priscilla Harriman Marion Goding Ethel Eleanor Fletcher George Curtiss Red Acre Great Rd

Anniversary Party by Ladies' Auxiliary at Cooperative Hall

The Ladies' auxiliary of the C. Tr. held an anniversary dance and whist party at Cooperative Hall on Wednesday evening with all three attendances. The Colonial orchestra provided music and patriotic decorations. Fifteen tables of whist produced prizes: ladies’ first Miss Annie O'Connell Concord Junction second Miss Beatrice Malone consolation Miss Olive Morgan. gentlemen Bernard Garrigaun second John Kane consolation Louis Kelley. Counters were Mrs. Robert White, Mrs. Mary Wall and Mrs. Mary Moore. Committee: Mrs. Robert White, Mrs. Margaret McCarthy, Mrs. Mary Wall, Misses Laura Moore, Mary Driscoll, Olive Morgan and May Kine.

Cooperative Hall Annie O'Connell Concord Junction Beatrice Malone Olive Morgan Bernard Garrigaun John Kane Louis Kelley Robert White Mary Wall Mary Moore Margaret McCarthy Laura Moore Mary Driscoll May Kine

Young People's Christian Association Convention Plans

The Young People's Christian Association of Massachusetts and New York will meet at Glendale Est. Lutheran Church on June 2 and 3. A concert at Cooperative Hall on Saturday evening June 2 features seven choirs with speeches by Rev. Alpo Setala of Republic Michigan, and Rev. Miller of the Lutheran Churches in Boston.

Young People’s Christian Association Churches of Massachusetts New York Glendale Est. Lutheran Church Cooperative Hall Alpo Setala Republic Michigan Glendale St. Church Mr. Miller Lutheran Churcha Boston

Regular meeting of Christian Endeavor society at Congregational church

The regular monthly meeting was held at the church vestry Monday evening. Miss Himina Guillow presided in the absence of President Edith Garlick. A social hour followed, organized by a committee chaired by Miss Sadie Flood.

Christian Endeavor Society Congregational Church Himina Guillow Edith Garlick Sadie Flood

Ascension Day Masses at St Bridget’s Church

At St Bridget’s Church the feast of the Ascension will be observed with morning masses at 6 45 and 7 00 and a day service at 7 50 in the evening Confessions will be heard this afternoon and evening.

St. Bridget’ Church

Congregational Church Service Schedule Updated

The Congregational Church lists Rev. Frederick N. Rutan as minister with regular Sunday services. Morning sermon, Sunday school at noon, Junior C I at 4, Senior C E at 6 for juniors aging to seniors, and the regular evening service at 7.

Frederick N. Rutan Sundas C. I C. E Christian

Cheney elected senior proctor at Boston University

The College of Liberal Arts at Boston University elected Ralph H. Cheney of 15 Brooks Street as senior proctor for the coming year. The position is the faculty’s highest gift and Cheney, a Maynard High School alumnus, will represent faculty and students and aid in examinations and undergraduate matters outside normal faculty oversight.

College of Liberal Arts Boston University Ralph HH. . Cheney Brooks St Cheney Maynard High School

Farm work credits for local high school student

Arthur Millington son of the superintendent is working on John G. Peck's Straw farm. The high school student will receive school credit for farm labor as part of a mobilization effort to boost food production.

Arthur Millington Supt Schhools William H. Millington John G. Peck Straw

Senior Christian Endeavor Society Entertainment at Vestry

The Senior Christian endeavor society will hold an entertainment at the vestry of the Congregational Church Thursday evening. A miscellaneous program features a sketch titled Examination Day at Wood Hill School with Miss Ethel Carlson and Gavin Taylor Jr leading. The show starts at 8 p.m. and refreshments will be served.

Congregational Church Wood Hill School Ethel Carlson Gavin Tayor, Jr

Licenses Issued For Peddlers This Week

Peddlers licenses were issued this week to George Kaler and William Bishop. The fee is 15 dollars 75 cents with 1 dollar going to the state weights and measures and the balance to the town treasurer. The local sealer of weights and measures enforces compliance. Joshua Edwards and Mr and Mrs William Smith and children of Charlestown were Sunday guests of the Smiths. Pleasant st.

George Kaler William Bishop Commonwealth Joshua Edwards William Smith Charlestown

Evening School Closes After Successful Season

The evening school ends its season with 219 in初 attendance on the first session and an average term attendance of 124 pupils. Several students applied for naturalization papers to become citizens, while one or two enlisted in U S military service. Principal Horace Bates led the program with assistants Clemare Sullivan, Grace Bishop, Doris Barney and Otti Leino.

U. S Horace Bates Clemare Sullivan Grace Bishop Doris Barney Otti Leino

Treated Well by Townspeople on Guard Duty

The boys on duty with Co. report excellent treatment from local people. Club rooms are offered for their use, social invitations and entertainments are extended, with gifts of tobaccos cigars and cigarettes. They remain in good health.

Land plowed for school gardens on Main Street plot

The rear plot of land behind the Main Street school building has been plowed and harrowed. Thirty five pupils were assigned garden plots this week under Linwood White of the State Board of Agriculture. The project will grow root crops such as turnips beets and potatoes.

St. Sereel Linwood White State Board of Agriculture

White Cross Guild dance for hospital relief funds

The White Cross Guild will hold an entertainment and dance at Cooperative Hall on Tuesday evening June 12. Proceeds go toward a fund to buy equipment for the emergency hospital relief, organized under Rev. M. J. Scanlan of Boston.

White Cross Guild Cooperative Hall M. J. Scanlan Boston

Bugler Waino Kauppi Albums at Boston Events

Waino Kauppi served as bugler for the Ancient and Honorable Artilles of Boston at a Joffre reception in Dos Rom Saturday. He then played with Teel's band at Panenil Hall and later with the same orchestra at the State Bangque in the Copley Plaza.

Waino Kauppi Ancient and Honorable Artilles Boston Joffre Perate Das Teel Panenil Hall Copley Plaza

Glendale St Lutheran Church Social Entertainment

Glendale St Lutheran church members held an entertainment and social gathering at the church Saturday evening. Addresses were delivered by Rev George Yoki of Quincy pastor Edward Isanae of Brighton and Matti Heinonen Sunday school superintendent.

Glendale — St. Lutheran Church George Yoki Quincy Edward Isanae Brighton Matti Heinonen

Rival Teams Vie In Championship Series

Rival baseball squads contest the championship at the American Powder works. The keg shop players led by Louis Kelly and the outside workers captained by Ray Sims push for the title with honors so far.

American Powder Works Louis Kelly Ray Sims

Dorcas Society Prepares for Grange Fair

The Dorcas society met at Mrs. Aliie Martin's home to sew and prepare fancy articles for the fall Grange fair. The group plans to meet next Friday at Mrs. Irrank E. Sanderson's Lincoln Street residence.

Dorcas Society Aliie Martin Irrank E. Sanderson Lincoln St

Plans for Commencement Week at M. H. S.

Commencement week activities are outlined with a Junior reception on Tuesday evening June 26, a public graduation on Wednesday June 27, and the alumni annual meeting on Thursday June 28.

John Coulter Dies After Illness at Elm Street Home

Funeral held for John Coulter at his Elm Street home after a two week illness from apoplexy. Born in Glasgow, he moved here at five, married Eaith Speight in 1905, and survived by wife, son Walter, mother Jane Coulter, three brothers, and a sister. Active in local lodges, he long worked in the weave room at Assabet Mills and played for Maynard’s semi pro team. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery.

John Coulter Elm St Glasgow Scotland Eaith Speight J. F. Hunt Congregational Church Walter Jane Coulter Frank William James Coulter Albert Axford Summer Hill Lodge Loyal Assabet Lodge 1. Oo. O. McM. U Noble Grand Tle Assabet Ralls Maynard Frederick N. Rietan Fred Axford Joe Marsden Assabet Jodge M. A John Sheridan Charles Turnbull Smmmes Hill Edward Doherty John Peterson Ballardvale Providence R. 1 Moosup Easy Lyme Glenwood Cemetery

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