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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1916

Page

7

Social and civic life in town and surrounding visits

The week featured moved residents on Roosevelt street and many weekend visits to relatives in Stoughton and Suffield. In local events, dancing parties at Cannon's hall and Exchange hall continued under the S M S K C club, while a bowling match and a Maynard orchestra dance were planned. In politics and religion, Concord Company I aims to attend the presidential inauguration in Washington on March 4 and St Bridget's Temperance society admitted two new members, with church activities scheduled at Methodist Episcopal Church and a union service at the Congregational church.

George MaclInness Roosevelt St Socialist Club Cannon's Hall Exchange Hall John Tuutka Lanesville Helia Mattie Heinenen St. Bridget's Temperance Society Summer St John Comeau Mildred Mabel Theresa Carney George Hopper Boston Suffield Maynard A. C John A. Crowe Park

Observed Anniversary of Y P S C E Gathering

Members of the Y P S C E of the Glendalest Lutheran church marked the third anniversary with a conference entertainment and supper on Saturday. Speakers included Rev. P Mattinen of Fitchburg Rev. G Yoki of Quincy and Edward Isaac of Allston with delegates from several areas in attendance.

Y. P Christian Endeavor Glendalest P. Mattinen Fitchburg G. Yoki Quincy Edward Isaac Allston Lutheran Y. P. S.C. E Minnie Pitkanen Rockport John Tuikka Lanesville Bertha Perry

Jersey Butter Co to pay commission on sales

Wm. Taylor, proprietor, announced that Jersey Butter Co. local managers will receive a commission on business done in addition to their regular salary. Wm. Fournier, the local manager, is praised for prompt efficient service as he works in town Tuesday.

Wm. Taylor Jersey Butter Co Wm. Fournier The

M. U. Defeats Y. M. S. at Lynch Bros Bowling

The M. U. team defeated the Y. M. S. C. at Lynch Bros bowling alleys on Monday evening November 6 with a score not fully listed.

M. U Y. M.S Lynch Bros

Made Returns Public Election Night At Masonic Social

The Masonic Social club held an open house election night with a public screen on Mason street. Western Union wire connected to a key receiving by John Kelley while Alvah Docherty ran the stereopticon showing each candidate, drawing applause from a large crowd on the street. The mandolin club performed and a collation was served as the club displayed returns.

Masonic Social Club Mason St Western Union Telegraph Co John Kelley Alvah Docherty Mandolin Club

Annual Inspection of Magdeline Chapter OES

The annual inspection of Magdeline Chapter OES occurred at Mason ic hall during a regular meeting Tuesday evening. Inspecting officers were Mrs. Helen Davy enport D G matron and Estella H Stone D G marshal both of Framingham. A supper beforehand drew a large turnout with supper committee members listed led by Mrs Hattie Maynard.

Magdeline Masonic Hall Helen, Davyenport D. G. Matron Estella H. Stone D. G. Marshal Framingham Hattie Maynard Delia Hayward Nellie Mc

Degrees Conferred at Maynard Grange Meeting

At the Maynard Grange meeting in the I O O F hall Tuesday evening Mr Goff of Rehoboth delivered an address on Cooperation. The third and fourth degrees were conferred on 19 candidates after a well attended supper served by a committee led by Mrs George Whitney and helpers whose names begin with T or W.

Maynard Grange O. O. Ff

Hallowe'en Party At Miss Annie Anelons Home

An evening of games and refreshments at the Crane Avenue residence of Miss Annie Anelons featured vocal performances by Albert Ryley Ralph Jamieson and Charles Jackson. Guests included Grace Saunders Olga Erickson Mary Cody Florence Smith Mary Baboon Mary Kane May Young John King Albert Tyley Ralph Jamieson Charles Jackson Thomas Caldwell Thomas McWilliams Hang Erickson Mr Christenson and George Anelons.

Hallowe’en Annie Anelons Crane Ave Grace Saunders Albert Ryley Ralph Jamieson Charles Jackson Olga Erickson Mary Cody Florence Smith Mary Baboon Mary Kane May Young John King Albert Tyley Thomas Caldwell Thomas McWilliams Hang Erickson Mr. Christenson George Anelons

Maynard Business Men's Association to Meet at Masonic Hall

The Maynard Business Men's Association plans a Wednesday meeting at the Masonic hall supper room. A supper is served at 6 45 p m. At 8 p m the meeting opens to the public with an expert from the Mass Tax Commissioner’s office explaining the income tax intricacies.

Maynard Business Men's Association Masonic Hall Mass. Tax Commissioner’s Office

Detroit Letter Finds Aunt Annie in Maynard Mass

A letter mailed in Detroit on Saturday addressed to Aunt Annie Maynard Mass was delivered Monday to Mrs James Coulter after a brief clerical conference by the Detroit post office staff. The team at the office eliminated several Aunt Annies to locate the rightful owner.

Detroit Mich Annie Maynard Mass James Coulter

Mrs. James Murray of Dartmouth dies at Mass General Hospital

Mrs. James Murray aged about 40, born in Hiwick Scotland, died at Mass General Hospital Saturday after a decline and a planned operation. Survived by husband James Murray, three children Elizabeth Caroline and Margaret, parents Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, two brothers and a sister in Scotland. Funeral held Tuesday at home with Rev. A Morrill Oswood officiating. burial in Glenwood Cemetery.

James Murray Dartmouth Sr Mass. General Hospital Hiwick Scotland Janes Anderson Tievitle Town Lizabeth Caroline Margaret A. Morrill Ossood M. I. Church Charles and Willian Spence Alfred Billet Raymond Coulter Thomas French William Frazer Glenwood Cemetery

Spoolers Drawers-in and Dressers' Union Meets

The Spoolers Drawers-in and Dressers' union held a regular meeting at Masonic hall. One new member was admitted and officer nominations were made for the next year. Mrs. Katherine Lyons reported on the UL T Wy convention in New York and a rising vote of thanks was given. An entertainment committee was formed to raise funds for Yorks Mills striking workers in Utica New York.

Masonic Hall Katherine Lyons UL T. Wy of A New York Yorksmills Utica N.Y Thomas Smith Catherine Wilder Aquilla Reynard Mary Leithead Anna Johnson Mabel Lowney Jesse Simme

Congregational Church Weekly Schedule and Tem perance Service

The Congregational Church announces a midweek vestry service Wednesday at 7 30, choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 led by Horace Bates, and Sunday morning worship at 10 45 with the pastor’s sermon. A newly organized choir will perform at all Sunday services. On Sunday at 7, World Temperance Sunday features a union service with Methodist and Congregational churches in the church auditorium with Mrs Ella Aldrich Gleason of Boston speaking. Junior C meets Sunday at 4 pm and Senior C at 6 pm in the vestry.

A. Morrill Osgood Chris van George B. Dean Worcester Dr. Deane Charles H. Stanley Congregational Church Horace Bates Methodist Congregational Ella Aldrich Gleason Boston Wo Clt Gleason

Woman's Club notes next meeting and program

The next meeting will be held Tuesday Nov 14. Greeny Stockines provides an expedient attraction a dramatic recital by Mrs Gertrude and Bartlett followed by musical selections. Tea will be served.

Greeny Stockines Gertrude and Bartlett

Maynard Assessors Note Tax Settlement With Amer Woolen Co

The Board of Assessors reports that a blue signed paper shows the Amer Wate Woolen Corporation paid 42 745.08 for 1916 taxes including the moth tax ending the controversy over its change from foreign to Massachusetts status. The town and company share thanks for a fair settlement with higher annual box output since 1915 and gratitude for the company’s past town expenses. A lost book notice for book 28438 from the Assabet Institution for Savings details payment stop. Also a help-wanted notice seeks a cook or general housework at 10 Walnut St in Maynard.

George Merrick Jobin KE. Kelley W. H. Dweely Amer Wate Woolen Corporation Massachusetts Come Hange Assabet Institution For Savings Arthur B. Walker Treas Maynard Mass

Oculist Advice Warns On Glasses and Eye Strain

The piece urges immediate eye care from an experienced oculist to avoid dangerous delays. It praises PREL, the oculist, noting many in Maynard and Woodson wear his glasses with satisfaction and recommends PEEL to obtain suitable eyewear.

Prel Maynard and Woodson

Miss Mary Driscoll Returns From New York Vacation

Miss Mary Driscoll came home Sunday evening after a three weeks visit with friends and relatives in New York City Brooklyn and Yonkers New York She spent the first week as a delegate to the United Textile Workers of America convention at the Broadway Central hotel in New York city Her brother William Driscoll a cartridge factory inspector at New Britain Ct joined her briefly in New York and she also met Miss Anna Johnson formerly of this town now working as an expert sewer in a large New York cloth house.

Mary Driscoll New York City Brooklyn Yonkers N.Y Sewers’ Union United Textile Workers of America Broadway Central Hotel William Driscoll New Britain New York Anna Johnson

W C T U Holds National Prohibition Day Service

The W C T U meets at the pre Congregational church Sunday November 12 at 7 pm with Mrs Ella Aldrich Gleason first vice president delivering an address. Gleason is noted as an eloquent advocate and all donations support the society’s work.

Pre Congregational Ella Aldrich Gleason

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