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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1920
Page
14
Miss Helen Kenney of Marlboro visited relatives over New Year’s Day. Mr and Mrs Paul Delaney welcomed a daughter born New Year’s Day. Mother and daughter are doing well.
The first of the weekly whist parties since before Christmas was held at Warner's Hall with good attendance. Prizes included flour for first, jardiniere for second, hose for third, and ten pounds sugar for fourth. The next event is set for Tuesday evening January 11. Concord Lodge No 212 and Willow Rebekah Lodge plan similar events on January 11 in Odd Fellows' Hall.
West Acton J B Coolidge is reported quite sick after a relapse. Boxboro resident Joseph Coffey was taken ill with appendicitis and operated on at Massachusetts General Hospital. Charles B Wood, baggage master at Waltham, received a club bag as a Christmas gift from friends and business people for his good work.
The seventh annual business meeting of the Baptist Church was held in the vestry Monday night where officers and members reviewed duties and finances and planned the year ahead.
The treasurer B D Hall reported 4539.71 raised by the church and 561.20 by the ladies society totaling 5100.91 for the year including repairs. Officers elected include E L Hall clerk B Hall treasurer Glenn C Gould auditor George W Burroughs KE fr Hayward deacons for three years F R Knowlton trustees for three years Lowell H Cram two year term and KE H Parker fund trustee for three years.
Comrade Alonzo Joy and George J. Towne presented Governor Calvin Coolidge at the State House with a gold headed cane crafted by Reubén Reed of Souta Acton.
A joint installation of Isaac Davis Post 138 G A R and Relief Corps No 62 will take place at G A R Hall on January 12 with John B Presto and Mrs Nina Lovejoy as installing officers. A yellow sleigh robe or blanket was lost Friday between the homes of George Cummings and William Castello in West Acton. Please contact George Cummings West Acton with any information.
Pastor Alfred Wheeler Jones continues sermon series from the Gospel of Mark at the morning service on Sunday The evening talk covers the theme of Dissipation and Purpose in the New Year A midweek meeting Tuesday will discuss Carrying God with Us into the New Year
Miss Ali hosted a guest shower at Whiting hall. Miss Nesta Piper returns from Wellesley for Christmas. King Philip club dance drew a large crowd on Dec 31. Mrs Earl Stone home from Framingham hospital with leg in a cast. Maurice B White leads Edison Co efficiency listing covering Somerville to Melrose Highlands.
A mad dog bit several cows at the Hood place Sunday afternoon on the State road. Pursued along the road, the beast was finally shot by Ralph Stone.
South Acton resumed regular sessions on Monday. Mrs Ned Patterson and her children from Elmwood New Hampshire visited last week at the home of her sister Mrs Frank J Stiles on Harrington terrace.
On January 1 1921 Acton observes the birthday of J K Wetherbee, a respected citizen. Stores are closed for the holiday but he walks to his Exchange Block office and back twice, receiving callers and many congratulatory cards and letters.
Walter M. French who recently underwent an operation in a Brookline hospital returned to his home on Acton street Saturday. His condition has improved enough to indicate a speedy recovery pleasing his friends.
Prospect It offered a lively pleasant scene for New Year’s Eve with excellent condition for coasting. Many youths gathered at a friend’s house to enjoy the outdoors and welcome the advent of the new year.
MAYNARD Captain Tom Smith and his card squad defeated Jack Shaw's Braves 52 to 36 at the Odd Fellows Social club to clinch the tournament by 49 points. Shaw and his team will honor the winners with a supper after the event. Mrs Helen H Cummings, principal, spent Christmas with friends in New York City.
Mee Joseph Hayes of Springfield visited her grandfather Timothy Buckles at Waltham Street. The first golf game of the year occurred at Birchhuast Voll Jinks in Mleio with Ky L. Litws and Creigth Carl Flint among participants. Flint has halted early morning milk runs due to illness.
Florence A Moynihan daughter of Mr and Mrs James Moynihan Dowrlas avenue and John Moynihan son of the groom were married at St Bridget's Church in a nuptial Mass officiated by Rev Edward F Crowley. The couple plan a weeklong trip to New York Philadelphia and New Haven and will reside with the bride's parents.
John Carpenter sank through an air hole while fishing at Thanksgiving Pond. James Gallagher, a World War II veteran and friend, braved thin ice to pull him to safety as water from a nearby pumping station heated the surface. Carpenter recovered without ill effects after warming up at home.
A Service of Lights is held next Sunday at seven o'clock. The public is invited to attend as the service portrays Christ as the Light of the World. Everyone will receive a candle and share in the light.
Mrs Catherine Grant a longtime resident died Tuesday at the Home for Aged Women Somersle. She was born in Ireland widow of the late Patrick Grant and lived on upper Main Street. The body will be brought here some time today.
Local Assabet lodge M U will install officers at a meeting at a Masonic hall this evening. The Uniform Rank of Lowell is expected to preside over the ceremonies. A collation followed the installation, provided by a committee of Fred Hayward Sidney Scott Curtis Smith Alfred Butler and Nathaniel Davis. Warren Smith of Fitchburg is visiting James Vincent Sweeney Brooks St this week. They were buddies overseas with the A E F.
Miss Mabel Morison and friends spent last week in Somerville. The 18th annual Old Folks dance will be at Exchange Hall Thursday evening. Jan G Rev Mrs Brayton Case and son Clark travel to Chicago for an extended stay. Mr Case begins a three month agricultural course before returning to Burma. Miss Jennie Stowell receives a month's leave. Supt H takes her substitute duties until a new teacher is found.
The local WC TU met at the home of Miss Elizabeth Bumpus last week. After reading officer reports, the following were elected for the coming year Emma Quimby president Mrs Oscar Howe vice president Mrs M Fran Hawkes secretary Lily C Case treasurer Samuel A Christie auditor.
Firefighters from Box 52 respond to a blaze at Reid's barn on Great Road, formerly Newton estate. The interior was under control quickly. cause suspected as faulty wiring. Loss valuation not yet appraised but insignificant to heat.
American Legion commander-elect John Higgins issues a challenge for a basketball game or series between local K of C and American Legion teams. Higgins touts Legion talent led by Bower Peterson Ryan Vodoklys Mooney and H King as ready to play.
The report notes Marlboro figure McCarthy serving on a jury at East Cambridge Boston today as a member of the great and general court for one year. Rep Hannagan is mentioned as well. Stores will close this afternoon and each Wednesday after until November except when a hot falls on Thursday.
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