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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
7
At the Acton Mass Woman's club meeting a Cold Pack Method of Canning lecture by Mrs Belt of Melrose and her assistant preceded a food sale directed by Mrs Webster of the economics department, raising 31.66 for the treasury.
The local W C T U met at the home of Mrs. Horace Tuttle Wednesday afternoon and, after business, refreshments were served. Several members plan to attend the Marlboro county meeting on Tuesday May 22.
A town committee seeks to widen the road from Mr Priest’s house to Main Street by removing an ash tree. About 15 residents signed a petition, stalling the project. The idea has been discussed for years. funds have now been voted, but protests persist. A prior attempt paused years ago due to committee disagreements. Other notes include visits from California guests and local illness.
James French started work at the garage Monday. Harvard students complete the school year due to the war and graduates will return in June for diplomas. Webster Blanchard is among the graduates. J L Richardson of Boxboro fished well during a brief East Albery Vermont visit bringing home a fine box of pike and other fish. To let a tenement on Arlington Street. Land for garden. I R Knowlton West Acton. m16-11.
A local warning notes that the Central avenue square is a dangerous site for speeding. It urges law enforcement to uphold traffic rules across all vehicles and drivers, citing a history of near misses and sharp turns down the hill despite no recent accidents.
Sunday morning the Baptist church will continue its study of the Books of ue toy with a focus on The Panama Canal Its Construction and Place in the Commercial and Religious World. Dr Pierce will present maps and charts Sunday at 7 o'clock during the Christian Fellowship service. the Congregational pastor Rev Mr. Micsir ian delivered remarks at the session. A grass fire near Westford required the fire company to respond to the North Action depot area Monday afternoon, threatening nearby homes.
Several members of Company 1 street inf 1st Brigade M N G stationed at Attleboro are expected to attend the social dance in the State Armory Concord Thursday evening May 17.
New York May 16 United States entry into the war against Germany yields reports that German submarines were caught or destroyed before reaching American shores. An officer cited six or more U boats, aimed at starving Allies and hindering supply routes, as blocked by British forces and American authorities. Lawrence Strike Grows in Lawrence Mata May 18 at Wood and Washington mills 12,400 operatives report dissatisfactions with the union, with some workers quitting amid a recent survey and ongoing tensions.
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