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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1920

Page

4

Local Community Dinner and Meeting Sounds Prominent

A diverse concourse in Concord Junction and Sudbury features a Monday supper fundraiser with beans and pie, a church program including speeches by Rev Alfred W. Stone, and reports from Worcester Y M A convention. Community events span discussions on building extensions and a hospital fundraiser in China with speaker Mrs Mary K. Belerer.

K. Off Puieu Chinech Charlies Peck Charels Alfrad W. Stone Sigma F.ou Charles Teck Y. M

Acton Center Club Reports At Middlesex County Fair Results

Minutes from the Acton center club meeting in Middlesex County are read. Members from Acton and Waltham reported on the fair exhibits and prize winners including tomatoes, fruits, vegetables, and two exhibits by the Jue class. County leaders praised work and urged greater efforts for next year.

Waltham Middlesex County Acton Margaret Hh. Reamer Aneten Robert PP. Trask Waltham, Cieoree Erickso Mies Marton Morte Clitawtent Plese Ean

Preparations for vestry entertainment in Congegational church

Residents of Lowell and nearby towns organize a vestry program for Thursday evening November 17 featuring a temperance play, children singing and vocal duets. The event will include home cooking and community encouragement for local workers and families.

Diige Lowell Stuart Allen Craft Maine Peery Sewlom Roberts Fia

Selected Officers and Award at the Town Meeting

At the town meeting on February 14 the residents chose new officers. Jiner Wilkes, Ralph Watt, and Este int wy were noted among the attendees and winners.

Gaward Ryll Why Tiraff Jhiner Wiikes Exeen Ralph Watt Este

Porcupine Killed in Sudbury Woods

Harry Sherman a World War veteran shot a 26 pound porcupine in the woods at South Sudbury yesterday. The quills protrude prominently and the animal is on exhibit at Marlboro Fruit Co store. It is the first such animal reported in the vicinity.

Harry Sherman South Sudbury Marlboro Fruit Co

Visitor Notes and Local Residents Gather in Marlboro

Marlboro councilman Joseph Sawyer of Boston spent Sunday in town. Mrs F J Brunelle visited her sister Mrs Louis Remy in Leominster Saturday. Mrs and Mrs Veter Grenon of Manchester NH were Sunday visitors. Mr Grenon is a former city councilman. Mr and Mrs Magloies Parentean and Mr and Mrs Eugene Labossiere senior and junior of Brockton were weekend visitors in town.

Sixth birthday celebration at WW Grant Street home

Mheanor Denoncourt marked her sixth birthday Monday at her home on WW Grant Street. Guests included Thelma Gauthier Laueille Moinean Germaine Moinean V emnite Giromard Anne Measier Violet Ledoux Rita Denoncourt Jeanette Denoncourt Vivian Chonard Carroll Naves Normand Brodeur Edward Tebo and Donald Denoncourt. Games were played and a buffet lunch was served by Mrs Denoncourt.

Mheanor Denoncourt Grant St Mrs Denoncourt

Tragic death of Delaney child after Friday crash

The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Delaney of 14 Maple Street died yesterday at Marlboro Hospital from injuries suffered in a Friday automobile collision. She had a fractured skull and other wounds and was reported in critical condition with little chance of recovery.

Thomas Delaney Maplest Marlboro Hospital Marlboro

Maynard infant buried at Glenwood amid Newton family ties

Maynard baby girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kavlan Maynard of Newton, buried in the Maynard tomb at Glenwood Cemeteries. The Maynard family trace ties to Worcester founder of the town and local woolen industry. Manager CC Murray has booked Spencer AoA for Pastime Hall Saturday night with a strengthened lineup featuring Freeman.

Kavlan Maynard Newton Maynard Glenwood Cemeters William Maynard Worcester Murray Spencer Aoa Freeman Spencer

Congregational Church and Methodist services noted

Adyeh pastor leads pastors class Wednesday at 6 50 and worship at 7 00. Sunday morning service at 1045 with sermon Pharvel’s Dream. Verparty evening at Methodist Church features Professor Shiaw of India. Endeavorers urged to attend next meeting to prepare for following Sundays when they will lead the evening service.

Hoy Kon Adyeh Pharvel Methodist Church Protessor Shiaw India

Order for Samples Boosts Assahet Work Yet Optimism Grows

The Assa het aaiks units receiving samples this week will create jobs in several departments that had reduced staffing. About 25 to 30 halted cards resume today as orders push production while wool prep and stock readiness continue. The weave room restarts this week but overall industry shows no clear improvement. Local officials remain hopeful, seeking maximal work to weather the downturn, while some see a slow market but expect gradual recovery.

Assahet Aaiks Ghout Lonartigge

Lenden Hand Meeting At Unitarian Church Sees New Members

Young people attended the Lenden-Hand meeting at the Unitarian church on Monday with five new members reported. Little work occurred due to the Laymen's League supper, aside from activity in the kindergarten department. Mr. O H Stevens visiting Belfast sent a letter read by Mrs E P Lawrence. Afternoon helpers included Mrs Leonard Mrs Belser Mrs Nellie Brigham Misses Elsie Brigham Nellie Dudley and Florence Fairbanks.

Unitarian Church

Medals Awarded to Company F1 State Guard Members

Captain George W. Higgins distributed service medals to members of Company F1 State Guard last night. He noted that those who have served will be honored again next Tuesday at the city hall. Daniel Walsh was announced as speaker for the Newman Club event at A C H Well Tuesday evening.

State Guard George W. Higgins Higgins David J. Walsh Newman Club A. C H

Funeral for Mrs Arthur Morr mite in St Mars church

Yesterday's funeral for Mrs Arthur Morr mite the victim of Saturday's auto bile accident was held Tuesday morning at St Mars church. Relatives and friends attended from North Brookfield Spencer Whelinssie and Southbridge with a requiem high mass and burial in the parish cemetery conducted by Undertakers Buisson and Morin.

Arthur Morr St Mars’s Chorel Buisson & Morin North Brookfield Spencer, Whelinssie Southbridge

Woman's Club November meeting highlights and amendments

The Woman's Club held its November session with a large, enthusiastic turnout. Mrs Grice Merrick presided as amendments to the bylaws were adopted, including a schedule change from 3 to 3 15. Members and out of town guests attended, with reports read by Yes, OS Vowler, delegate to the Peloration meeting. A Red Cross endorsement and a recital by Mrs Arthur Pochering were noted, along with refreshments organized by Mrs Laviise Bellows.

Thos Woman's Club Viosonie Lal Grice Merrick OS Vowler Rorchester Red Cross Brett Connor Unitario Arthur Pochering Marlmore Ada Harbor Hadeon Laviise Bellows Cuarreman

Concord Zion Mvening Dedication Ceremony Planned

The Norwegian Zion Society of Concord Massachusetts will dedicate a Zionist evening Sunday November 1st with speakers from New York New Jersey and elsewhere. A program of chants and songs is arranged for all attendants. Readings from Brooklyn will be the chief feature with a hearty invitation extended to all.

Zion Mvening Concord Mass Sanday New York New Brooklyn

Acton Center Woman's Club Meeting Update

West Acton Woman's Club members met Monday afternoon in Concord Armory where Lara Ware started for Wassalon ward. Mrs Charles Wrights is confined to bed with lemmitism while Wendall Davis's daughter, Dr Shaw, and Dr Tasker attend. Several attendees praised the services at Concord Armory.

Odin Otk Cotisfield Maine inAa West Acton Tittle Wendall Davis Shaw Lara Ware Wassalon Dary Antrere Charles Wrights Tasker Concord Armory

Weekend Social Notes Tie Local Figures

Mr Cex ley Seperk Haritey visited Rodney in Waltham with her mother from South Acton. They returned from a pleasant visit after a gathering with Mrs Smith of the Federation who spoke last week. Miss Alberta Stink of Boston sang, and the social committee provided tea and coffee. Mrs Samuel Sanders hosted the PD. A. R. at her home, while Mrs S. J. White and Arthur White visited Maine relatives in Portland, Kittery and Kennebunk.

Extra meeting of Acton Woman's Club on citizenship

The Acton Massachusetts Woman's Club announces an extra meeting on Monday afternoon November 22 at 2 30 in the Community House. Speaker is Mrs Martha Helen Elliott. Admission free. A food sale will be held to raise funds.

PTO Acton Mass Woman's Club Martha Helen Elliott

Tibbetts Family Relocate to Framingham

Mr Tibbetts now works for Metropolitan Life Insurance in Framingham while Dr and Mrs Philip Flavin celebrate the arrival of a baby boy at Deaconess Hospital on October 30.

AF. Tibbetts Framingham Tibbetts The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Philip Flavin Deaconess Hospital Oct BO

Concord K of C to field basketball team again

The Concord K of C voted at its last meeting to field a basketball team this season. Manager Billy Mulcahey returns, with assistants Kiernan Hickey Martin O Neil Joseph Hayes and Henry Hickson.

Concord K Concord Billy Mulcahey Kiernan Hickey Martin O'Neil Joseph Hayes Henry Hickson

Interesting Bird Talk Delights Woman’s Club Audience

Mrs Harriet Upham Goode spoke on birds before the Woman’s Club Monday afternoon at Bird Acres in Sharon. Pictures of local birds were shown, some taken at Mrs Goode’s home. Maps aided demonstrations, and her knowledge and gentle approach won strong approval from children and elders.

Woman's Club Harriet Upham Goode Bird Acres Mrs Goode Sharon

Women Hear Speakers on League of Nations and Trade Bills

Over 200 women attended a talk in LA ACH White’s block last Wednesday to hear Miss Mary Carson and Mrs Helen MacDonald of Boston discuss the League of Nations Profiteering Child Labor and Maternity bills. Both speakers made a strong impression.

Ach White Mary Carson Helen MacDonald Boston League of Nations

First Parish Concord to Take November Attendance Record

The First Parish Chapter of the Unitarian Laymen announces a church attendance record for November. The record is conducted under League auspices and all members are asked to participate.

Unitarian Laymen's Lease Concord League Ate

Mansfield Post Plans Minstrel Show at State Armory

At the last regular meeting of James J. Mansfield Post the group decided to stage a minstrel show in the State Armory on Thursday evening. Edward Brennan will oversee the arrangements as plans are under way for what is seen as the town’s main entertainment option.

James J. Mansfield State Armory Edward Brennan

Next Unite.ian canvassing meeting set for Nov 8

The canvassing committee will meet in the church parlor on Monday evening November 8 at 8 p.m. Teams will be formed, subscription blanks issued, and prospects signed. A progress report will be given. active campaign starts Thursday November 11 and lasts ten days.

Unite.ian Churen

For Sale Auto Robe and Kitchen Range Concord

For sale black fur auto robe in pristine condition. Also a second hand kitchen range and ice cream freezer. Contact 211-Y in Concord Massachusetts for details.

Tel Concord Mass

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