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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1916
Page
6
Classified notices include To Let storage and cottage rentals in Concord area, help wanted for a driver and a house girl, and a furnished winter home search. Miss M I Houghton hosts an embroidery sale with a food sale. Concord Woman's Club meeting notes cover Thanksgiving box donations for Boston shut ins and a talk on spending money for clothing plus remarks on fashion, economy, and proper dress.
Friends report William Col, employed by Miss Willis of Concord, seriously injured in a car crash in Boston last week. He is hospitalized and writing from his bed.
The Thoreau Methodist church plans a fair next Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and evening November 22 and 23. Tables will offer fancy goods, aprons, food and ice cream. Supper is served at 6 PM. A welcome feast for Rev. John Skagen, new pastor, will be held in the church that evening with several neighboring ministers expected.
A crowded Monument hall saw the Newton Catholic club stage My New Curate on Friday night. The show featured Father Dan Kilronan and cast members including Daniel Hannigan Richard Leahy James O Donnell and John Fitzgerald Diggins with Beatta Campion and Beatrice Slattery among many others in a full evening of performances.
Torrey & Vialle Inc sent three representatives to Detroit to pick up three 1955 Cadillacs then drove them back to Concord in 22 hours. Freight car shortages prompted the factory direct run, saving miles and allowing rest on a freight boat. Several town residents are noted with new cars and local happenings follow.
The First Parish Men's club hosts a buffet supper in the vestry of the Unitarian Church Thursday evening Nov. 16 at 6 45. A social hour follows with Allan French speaking on Experience in the Plattsburg Camp and Robert I Goodwin on Life on the Border. Banns of marriage published for the second time for Miss Mary Fardy and Abram Myatt. Mr and Mrs George M Weed spent the weekend in New Hampshire. Michael Scanlon, former clerk of the Cooperative Concord store, visited town Sunday.
The Young People's Religious Union of the First Parish in Concord held a successful gathering on Sunday, November 12, at 5 30 am. Rev Henry Hallam Saunders on delivered the address, with about 60 attendees including delegations from Littleton Arlington and Winchester. A subsequent meeting is planned for November 17 at 5 pm in Cambridge with Rev Frederick M Eliot as speaker.
Crowds enjoy Saturday pictures as dancers prep for Thanksgiving. Armory plans a March 1 trip to Washington for the presidential inauguration. G A R and Spanish War Veterans meet with Lexington post members attending. This week features The Mysterious Motor Car from Scarlet Runner, The Crown Prince's Double with Maurice Costello, and Mr. Jack Inspects Paris. all praised as worth seeing.
The Concord W C T U met on Tuesday November 7 with Mrs Rolfe president and many in attendance. A report covered the Taunton State convention and Malden presidents and superintendents meeting. They voted to collect a Thanksgiving barrel of fruits and delicacies for Mrs Simpson's mission in Boston tenement houses. contributions urged by November 20.
Mrs. Raymond Cull was surprised by friends who presented her a silver set. Miss Marie Hagerty Ellen Towler and David Towler entertained with songs. Pink and white decorations created a festive mood as refreshments were served.
Natick second team beat Concord second team 20 to 9 on Natick playgrounds Monday afternoon. Scoring included Kelley Jacobs Montieth two touchdowns and two field goals from Lynah. Referee Goddard and linesman Allen noted the two 20 minute periods.
Joan Skagen pastor invites all to Friday prayer meeting at eight p m Sunday services with Sunday school at 10 30 a m Young People's meeting at seven and sermon by the pastor at eight Sunday. Ladies Aid annual sale on November twenty second. A hearty welcome to all.
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