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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1920
Page
2
E H Brown and family moved to Concord the first of the week. A Littleton businessman Fred Hartwell was killed at his saw mill Monday when he was caught in shaftings. Rescue efforts failed.
The second meeting of the West Acton Woman's club occurred Monday afternoon with new president Mrs Evanegiine Hall presiding. A record attendance heard a cast including Mrs Barstow Malden as soloist and song leader, Miss Irma Durkee as accompanist, Miss Starbuck on piano, and Miss Margaret Cummings presenting current events. The Acton Centre club was praised for the meeting. Coffee and lunch were served by hostess Mrs Lulu Clark.
An editorial argues street railways remain a public accommodation yet face rising costs and competition from autos. It notes profitability challenges in cities and towns, possible subsidies, and the tension between fares and service, with towns deciding if rail service is worth support. It cites Hudson, Maynard, and Acton as examples in flux.
A farmer led movement gains hearty backing as farmers gather to discuss unity and better farming methods. Supporters say such unions improve culture, product quality, and marketing while lowering consumer prices and ensuring fair returns for producers.
Mrs J E Richardson celebrated her 76th birthday on Monday November 8 with many thoughtful remembrances. Though confined indoors for years she received warm expressions of love and esteem from friends and neighbors.
With 347 voters in Precinct 3, 222 ballots were cast on election day. No ballots were marked incorrect, a fine showing given many new voters and praise for the volunteers.
Miss Ada Munroe visited from Waltham to spend the weekend with her father. Esther Reilly stayed with cousin Helen Kennefe in Marlboro. Robert Charles recently returned from Dartmouth recovering from grippe. Alfred Forcier and wife welcomed a son born Thursday at Deaconess hospital. mother and baby well. Ruth Lyons returned from Deaconess hospital after appendectomy. operation successful and she recovering.
Our community recalls Mrs Sadie M Harris wife of Leon M Harris who died from injuries eight weeks after an automobile collision with an electric car in Somerville. Funeral services were held at Trinity Episcopal church Concord with burial in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. She was active in church social work and West Concord Woman's Club and remembered for her ready helpful spirit.
Mrs I A Webber of Mainst picked three quarts of ripe straw berries from her own vines in November, setting a local record for late fruit. A group of Concord and Needham high school girls, chaperoned by Mrs Benjamin Derby, traveled to Needham to watch Concord beat Needham 7 to 6.
The Kosciusko post of the American Legion, formed from the Kosciusko squadron of aviators who fought in Poland, is described as the strangest and most adventurous of the 9,600 Legion units. Veterans include Capt Mervin Cooper and Capt A H Kelly among others, with several reported missing or killed. Maj C K Vanntleroy led the squadron. The group served with Polish forces after World War I and saw action against Bolshevik forces around Warsaw.
Franklin D. Roosevelt? No. The national American Legion commander D Olier led about two million members to Centralia Washington to honor four men slain by IWW members on Armistice Day. A wreath was laid on Warren Grimm's grave as the Legion vows to defend law and order against violence while recalling the sacrifices of veterans in France and at home.
Prima donna Nina Morgana of the Chhienzo and Metropolitan Opera companies urged big cheers for the American Legion as she sang to forty thousand at Tuccama stadium. The event, under Edward S. Rhodes post, Tacoma Washington, raised 5000 dollars for the post treasury.
You are cited to appear at the Probate Court in Cambridge Middlesex County on November 22 1920 at 9 in the forenoon to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Public notice must be given weekly for three weeks in Concord Enterprise and a copy mailed to all known parties fourteen days before the court. Witness Judge George F Lawton Register KF. OM. ESTY. nove 10-17
Theatrical camaraderie highlighted the veteran frolic in Anderson S C staged by W A Hudgens post with over 900 ex soldiers sailors and marines in attendance A professional road company volunteering a vaudeville skit drew strong approval after a local theater engagement.
The American Legion and local unions in Anaconda Montana cooperate for mutual benefit through joint entertainments and shared finances. Unions contribute funds to the Legion general fund, boosting its balance to about $17 000, with similar ties reported in New York Texas Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex grants petition to appoint Fannie B Harwood as administrator of Harvey A Harwood late of Maynard intestate. Cambridge Court to convene November 15, 1920 at nine in the forenoon to show cause. citation published in Maynard Enterprise. Court registers F M Esty, 1027n3-10.
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