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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1919

Page

8

Concord Junction Skips Vacations and Moves

Dr. W F Davis opened his den office Monday after a three week vacation. Erna has moved her family to Waltham to make their home. Mr and Mrs William Rosister spent the weekend with relatives in Woonsocket. R J William Reilly lost his horse Saturday from a heart affection. Miss Louise Lyons resumed duties at Dr W B Mavis dental office after three weeks. Mr and Mrs James Reilly Priest entertained Mr and Mrs George Gauthier and Miss Lillian Manning of Marlboro Sunday.

W. F. Davis Erna Waltham William Rosister Aoonsocket R. J. William Reilly Louise Lyons W. B. Mavis James Reilly George Gauthier Lillian Manning Marlboro

Hallowe'en Party for Dorothy Olsen Joyful Neighborhood Event

Miss Dorothy A Olsen hosted a large Hallowe en party for friends and relatives with games prizes and refreshments. Twelveyoung guests included Dorothea Loughlin Madeline Moreau and Gordon Laffey while twelve adults helped. A prank left a tire air deflated on Mr Laffeys car as laughter echoed from nearby fields.

Dorothy A. Olsen Dausiter Charles Olsen Buchanan Bakery Concord Junction Dorothy Bass Dorothea Loughlin Madeline Moreau Gertrude Evelyn Jones Edna King Edward Loughlin Roger Derby David Sheehan Victor Dupress Edward Greenier Franklin King Marjorie Week Gordon Laffey Dorothy Olsen A. M. Sinclair Anna Week Medford Hillside J. H. Laffey Somerville Max McCarthy Dorchester William MecCrystal Roxbury N. Olsen Concord Alfred Jones Dorothy

Halloween Party At Central Street Home

Mr and Mrs William Register hosted a Halloween gathering Friday evening at their Central Street residence. The home featured jack o lantern decorations and black cat and witch motifs lit by paper covered bulbs. Refreshments were served and a musical program arranged by the hostess made the evening enjoyable.

William Register Central St

Red Cross Membership Drive Talk At Association Hall

Pvt. Donald E F Wirstead veteran of the late war spoke for the Red Cross Membership drive at the moving pictures in Association hall Saturday night. He told of overseas service, being gassed and twice wounded and described army life and Red Cross work, highlighting thrilling experiences and ongoing aid.

Pvt Donald EF. Wirstead Red Cross Moving Pictures Association Hall Wirstead

William Garty, longtime railroad agent, dies at 65

William Garty, for 35 years Canadian and New England agent for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad, died after nearly two years of illness. Born in Concord, he was active in sports and golf, longtime member of local clubs, and survived by his widow, mother, and nephew. Services were held at Sleepy Hollow cemetery with railroad officials in attendance.

William Garty New England Chicago, Burlington and Quincey Mr. Garty Concord Boston Blue Line Garry Mr. Garry Commonwealth Golf Club Wollaston and Brae Burn Middle St Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Loren B. Maacdonald Frank Simones Paris Mary KE. Hinds New York City Simonds

Generous response to Deaconess Hospital donations grows

Town residents rallied for the Deaconess hospital drive with jars of jewels preserves canned goods apples and winter produce tea and coffee. Young girls donated cars and services with Macone Bros aiding transport from Concorde Square to the hospital. Donors pledged to reuse jars next year and the committee hopes this becomes an annual event.

Deaconess Hospital Macone Bros Concorde Sq Uis

Miss Melicent Jarvis Pioneer Concord Artist Dies at 71

Miss Melicent Jarvis an artist died Friday at the home of her cousin Charles Derby on Liberty Street in Concord after four years in residence she was born February 1 1844 in Boston to Stephen and Lydia Prescott Jarvis She studied in Europe and painted portraits many works hang across the country The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 245 from her cousin Reverend Mr Prescott officiating

Melicent Jarvis Charles Derby Liberty St Miss Jarvis Concord Boston Stephen Lydia (Prescott) Jarvis Wright Mr. Prescott

Communion Service and Lecture Next Weekend at Local Church

The communion service for this month is set for next Sunday at 10 45 in the morning with an offering for The American Board The preparatory service and Pastor Lecture on The Food that Endureth will be held Friday evening at 7 4 inviting all The Sunday school will meet at noon after the morning service Evening services begin with Pilgrim Deeds and Duties and continue the second chapter Development in a New Land with a 7 o clock service

Minstrel Show Ready for L. A. A. O. HH Event

The minstrel show by L. A. A. O. HH is set for Thursday and Friday evenings this week. Newell's Marlboro orchestra will play for dancing after the performances. Instructor Edw. F. Loughlin has worked hard to ensure a successful, up to date production.

Salt and Cranberries Preserve a Peculiar Candy Method

An odd clipping discusses a Philadelphia method for cranberries using salt to neutralize acidity before adding sugar. It claims this yields a sweeter candy-like berry and contrasts boiling sequences to improve sweetness, citing tests by Charles W. Wilkinson.

Boston Philadelphia Lucretia Hale

Furloughed State Guard Seek Transport To Boston Duty

Some members of the State Guard still on duty in Boston are released on furlough daily and must return by 1 15 p m. Cars are needed to take them from Richardson drug store corner to Harvard square subway station for subway into Boston and to the armory. Those offering vehicles should contact the Public Safety committee at telephone 310.

State Guard Boston Richardson Drug Store Harvard Square Public Safety Committee

Dancing School In Monument Hall Concord

Dancing school directed by Mary J. Mahon runs every Friday at 4 p m in Monument hall. Private expression and dancing lessons available by appointment. The Deaconess hospital of Concord thanks friends for donations received on Saturday Nov 1 with Mrs. Wm Wheeler as Donation Day Committee chair.

Concord Mary J. Mahon Monument Hall

Card of Thanks extends thanks for gifts on Donation Day

Card of Thanks extends hearty gratitude to friends for gifts on Saturday November 1. Mrs William Wheeler chairman of Donation Day committee. Lost on Sandy Pond road Sunday evening November 2 a lady's hat. If found return to H S Richardson druggist Concord.

Deaconess Hospital of Concord William Wheeler Sandy Pond Winder Richardson Heuer

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