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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1916

Page

4

Concord Defeats Winchester 14 12 In Hard Fought Friday Grid

Concord high defeated Winchester high 14 to 12 on Friday in a hard fought playground game. The readible names include Williams Ledgwood Budreau and Shaughnessy with Williams scoring two goals from touchdowns and Baldwin credited as a goal scorer. Referee Galbraith and head linesman Cotten officiated the four period tilt.

Concord High Winchester High Winchester Pickard Budreau Concord Williams Alien Ledgwood Biudreau Baldwin Galbraith Cotten

Mail carrier injured in Thoreau Street crash

Joseph Buckley on a Thoreau street route was struck while delivering mail. The cyclist was hit by a vehicle driven by Miss Conant of Acton, who stopped and aided Buckley, taking him to Deaconess hospital. He suffers a compound leg fracture with condition unclear.

Mally Joseph Buckley Buckles Thoreau St Rose

Married Tuesday at Congregational Church West Newton

Miss Janie Robertson of West Newton married Edward L. Monroe of this town in a Tuesday evening ceremony at the Congregational church. A reception followed, with many local guests. The couple left for parts unknown and will reside on Elsinors after returning. Mrs. Monroe formerly lived here with Mrs. Florence Brooks. Mr. Monroe works as engineer at the electric light station.

West Newton Janie Robertson Edward L. Monroe Monroe Elsinor S Florence Brooks

Birthday Observances for Mrs. Foss and Mrs. Taylor

In Concord Junction two residents marked birthdays on Friday November first at Mrs. Foss home. The house was decorated with cut flowers and guests sent many wishes and gifts to both honorees Mrs. Augusta M Foss and Mrs. Frederick W Taylor.

Augusta M. Foss Frederick W. Taylor Concord Junction

Ladies Auxiliary of Concord Grange Meets for Year Planning

The Ladies' auxiliary met at Mrs. J. B. Wilson's home Tuesday afternoon. They planned the year's work and spent the afternoon sewing, followed by refreshments served by the hostess.

Concord Grange J. 8. Wilson

Alumni Football Practice Ahead of Thanksgiving Game

Alumni boys have started practicing for the annual alumni football game against the high school on Thanksgiving day. A large turnout reports, with confidence of a victory.

Concord Minute Men Endorse Universal Military Training

At a regular drill the Concord Minute Men adopted resolutions in favor of universal compulsory military training. Endorsed by the National Security League and respected by former Secretary of the Navy George von L Meyer, a public meeting is planned for December 16 to discuss preparedness and national service. The group aims two more talks on militia reform and training’s democracy value, sending the resolutions to national leaders.

Concord Minute Men National Security League Navy George von L. Meyer Minute Men United States State Amory Concord Mass

Those Who Attended Maynard Union Service Hear Address

Miss Ella Aldrich Gleason of the State W C T U spoke at the Congregational church on The Third Class. She outlined three groups, praising the first for fighting the liquor trade, condemning the second as dealers, and warning of judgment for those who profit from alcohol. She cited the Bible and cited crime as largely linked to rum.

Congregational Ella Aldrich Gleason F. W. Rutan A. M. Osgood Howard A. Wilson Mr. Rutan New York Maynard

Concord Lyceum Opens Season With Fine Concert

The Concord Lyceum began its 58th season with a Wednesday concert by violinist Miss Irma Sevdel and tenor Francesco Savasta assisted by pianist Miss Mary Pumphrey. The program featured works by Saint-Saens Verdi Kreisler Sarasate and more with Taft to lecture next on Our World Relationship. Rev. George Tewksbury and Rev. Christopher W. Coller exchanged pulpits in Lexington Sunday.

Concord Lyceum Irmasevdel Francesco Savasta Mary Pumphrey State Armory William Howard Taft George Tewksbury Christopher W. Coller Lexington

Trinity Church Men's Club Opens Season With Speaker

The Trinity Church Men's Club will hold its first meeting of the season in the parish house Thursday evening. Arthur K. Hunt, secretary of the Mass Branch of the Church Pension Fund, will speak. A supper will be served at 6 50.

Trinity Church Men's Club Arthur K. Hunt Mass Church Pension Fund

Young People's Religious Union Holds Meeting on Liberal Evangelism

The Young People's Religious Union met in the vestry of First Parish church with Rev. Henry Hallam Saunderson delivering an engaging address on Liberal Evangelism.

Young People’s Religious Union Guild Henry Hallam Saunderson

Recital at Trinity Parish House Delights Attendees

Those who attended the song recital at Trinity parish house Thursday evening praised Edna Wahle contralto assisted by J Albert Baum-Barter. Charles Furber also offered several pleasing selections.

Trinity Parish House Edna Wahle J. Albert Baum- Barter Charles Furber

Mustered Out Excerpt: Moynihan Calls for Return to Clinton Armory

William Moynihan of Co. K Ninth Regiment Clinton returned from the Mexican border and expects the regiment to be mustered out soon. He reports daily at the Clinton armory. Moynihan joined a 100 mile hike through New Mexico’s alkali sands before their return, with 15 miles a day and each man carrying a 70 to 80 pound knapsack.

William Moynihan Co. K Clinton United States Service Bill New Mexico

Maynard Attendees at Concord Chapter DD A R Exercises

Members from Maynard joined Concord Chapter DD AR at the Unitarian church in Concord on Saturday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs James Bent and Pauline, Mrs Helen Bent Curtis, Miss Sarah Bent, Mrs Frederick N Rutan, Mrs Howard Hamblen, Mrs A Morse, Mrs Alfred BE McCleary, Mrs Sidney McCleary, Mrs Alfred T Haynes, Mrs Andrew Smith, Mrs Luke Brooks, Miss Susan Hill, and Miss Dorothy Persons.

Maynard Concord Unitarian Church James Bent Pauline Helen Bent Curtis Sarah Bent Frederick N. Rutan Howard Hamblen Alfred BE. McCleary Sidney McCleary Alfred T. Haynes Andrew Smith Luke Brooks Susan Hill Dorothy ‘Persons

Maynard Cricket Club Hosts Enjoyable Supper Evening

The Maynard Cricket and Athletic club held a new supper at the clubhouse on Great Road Saturday with Lee Donahue as chef. Members praised his skill as Frank Taylor Dr Edward Salmon and Thomas Murray offered vocal solos and a Breck recitation drew applause. Thomas Murray chaired the house committee.

Maynard Cricket and Athletic Club Great Rd Lee Donahue Frank Taylor Edward Salmon Thomas Murray Thomas Breck House

Notable Names Appear in City Directory Section

The list includes P. B. Banks W. L. B. Cobb Webster Grant J. H. Howarth Dell Kingsley W. A. Logan Winthrop Packard Phillips Post Daniel Swett Dr Tuttle Boston Line Mrs L L Goodell Mrs Fred Smith and Mrs Margaret West as residents or associates in the latest directory.

P. B. Banks W. L. B. Cobb Webster Grant J. H. Howarth Dell Kingsley W. A. Logan Winthrop Packard Phillips Post Daniel Swett Dr. Tuttle Boston Line L. L. Goodell Fred Smith Margaret West

Local Grocery Sees Historic Prosperity Wave on Main Street

The 8S. E. McCleary grocery and bakery reports surging weekly sales after a peak three months ago, signaling what may be the town’s greatest period of prosperity for the entire community.

Hull Leaves Woolen Co To Learn Auto Business

Herman B. Hull left the finishing department at the American Woolen Co. last week and is now in Boston pursuing the automobile business.

Herman B. Hull American Woolen Co Boston

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