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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1920

Page

3

Maynard Postponed Election for Legion Officers in December

The Maynard A L Legion post postponed its annual officer election to December due to few members at the Thursday Riverside hall meeting. A nominating committee of Ledgard Higgins and Raymond Smith will present candidates. Trustees Parks Foley and Sullivan were chosen. Victory medal applications totaled sixty with John Rooney present to receive for servicemen.

John Rooney U.S. A Legion John Manning Riverside Hall B. J. Coughlin McLaughlin Red Cross Delette St. Hall West Acton Isaac Davis Post

Masonic Lodge Installs Officers in Melrose Event

The Charles A. Welch lodge A F P A M held its annual installation Thursday evening with members from Melrose and nearby towns. Putnam of Melrose assisted as installing officer with Alvin Pease, Melrose marshal, aiding. The Adelphi quartette of Boston performed vocal selections. Inducted were Wm H Johnston W M Fred G Sims S W, Lowell H Cram J W Lucius H Maynard sec Gavin A Taylor treas George H Nart trustee four years. A collation followed under the refreshment committee.

Masonic Hall Charles A. Welch Lodge A. FP A. M Red Putnam Melrose Alvin Pease Marshall Adelphi Quartette Boston Wm. H. Johnston W. M Fred G. Sims S. W Lowell H. Cram West Acton J. W Lucius H. Maynard Gavin A. Taylor Treas George Hnart

Maynard Grange Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

Maynard Grange held its annual meeting on Tuesday night November 16 at Odd Fellows hall. Officers elected include Elizabeth Holges M Orville Tucker O Harold Croft S Albert Drechsler AS Rachel McCleary LL Mary Lawton C Harry Chase GK Charles Shattuck T Lucille Sims see Mabel Bishop Flora Irene Martin Pomona Hazel Nelson Ceres Adelaide Sims LAS and Percy Dunlop as pianist with Mrs John Croft joining the executive committee for three years.

Maynard Grange Odd Fellows’ Hall Elizabeth Holges Orville Tucker Harold Croft Albert Drechsler Rachel McCleary Mary Lawton Harry Chase Charles Shattuck Lucille Sims See Mabel Bishop Flora Irene Martin Pomona Hazel Nelson Ceres Adelaide Sims LAS Percy Dunlop John Croft

Lake Boon Vacationists Host First Reunion Dance

A 25 member Twilight and Sam Tom clubs delegation attended the Lake Boon Vacationists first reunion and dance at Elkan hall Cambridge on Friday night. 48 clubs joined with many cottagers to promote winter activities for Lake Boon summer residents. Miss Mae Doyle of Scranton Pa was guest of Mr and Mrs Timothy Higgins Walnutt during the week.

Twilight Lake Boon Elka’ Hall Cambridge Mae Doyle Scranton, Pa Timothy Higgins

New Beauty Claim Promises Quick Clearing and Weight Gain

An advertisement touts a miracle method using 5-Grain Argo-Phosphate tablets to clear blemishes and rapidly increase weight. It claims muddy complexions pimples red spots and blackheads vanish in days and promises a beautiful figure including bust development with Rosetone. The copy asserts safety and pleasant use for delicate individuals.

Mrs Anna R Wood Visits Hopedale Hosts

Concord Junction notes Mrs Anna R Wood of Hopedale visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Leighton.

Anna R. Wood of Hopedale Frank Leighton

Maynard and Lexington Battle to Scoreless Tie in Park

A crowd of over 200 watched Maynard and Lexington play a hard fought scoreless football game at Crowe Park. Maynard threatened in the third period but could not score as both sides suffered injuries and strong defensive stands led by Saarinen Feinberg Lerer and Parkin in a windy afternoon clash.

Maynard Ff Lexington If Crowe Park Lexington Ome Maynard Stuckert Woods Keto Lowney Trigard Leé@yvington Herbert Maynards Saarinen Feinberg Lerer Saviskoski Cecon Iberiod Kelley Cosgrove Moakley Hone Parkin

Changes at St Bridget's cemetery add four surveyed sections

Visitors note four new sections at St Bridget's cemetery adjoining the original area. Brush and trees cleared with grading near the tool house and terraced approaches. Each section holds about 20 lots with paths and driveways. work under Rev Edward F L Crowley and survey by Fred Boothroyd, dating back to the cemetery's opening over fifty years ago.

St Bridget's Cemetery Beawaty Edward FL Crowley Fred Boothroyd St Bridget’s Cemetery

English Tea Party Returns at St George’s Church

The annual English Tea Party at St George's church returns at Masoni hall on Saturday December 11 with supper served 5 to 7 pm. Special tables will be kept for clerks pressed for time. Hundreds are expected to attend the popular event noted for its good food. Dr Edward Flaherty and RB Coughlin attended the Harvard Yale game in New Haven Saturday.

St. George's Church Masoni Hall Edward Flaherty RB. J. Coughlin New Haven

Lord Kutchiner Lodge Elects Officers for Christmas Tree Plans

At a Monday night meeting of Lord Kutchiner Lodge Sons of St George the officers were chosen led by Albert Reynolds as president and Charles Spence as vice president. Other posts include Joseph Marsden as senior and Fred Palmer as assistant, with Nathan Crowther chaplain and Nathaniel Davis messenger. A committee was formed to organize the annual Christmas tree on Christmas Eve.

Lord Kutchiner Lodge Sons of St George Albert Reynolds Charles Spence Joseph Marsden Fred Palmer Mark Newton Freas Nathan Crowther Sidney Scott Nathaniel Davis Joseph Brown John Webster

Last Lecture in Citizenship Series by Woman's Club

The tenth and final lecture on American Citizenship was held Tuesday evening at the high school under the Civic department of the Woman's club with Mrs A. J. Coughlin as chairman. A Massachusetts University Extension division representative led the session attended by many women and covering civil government in all branches.

Civic Department Woman's Club A. J. Coughlin Massachusetts University Extension Division

Sterling A C Edges Ledgard’s Pets 55 to 54 at Pastime Hall

Sterling A C defeated Ledgard’s Pets 55 to 54 in a Monday game at Pastime hall. Captain John McCormack led Sterling A C with James Ledgard starring for the Pets.

Sterling A. C Ledgard John McCormack James Ledgard Pets Pastime Hall

West Concord Woman's Club Hosts Talk on Massachusetts Government

An all inclusive meeting of the West Concord Woman's club opened by civic directorate was held Monday evening November 15 in Harvey Wheeler school Assembly hall. Rep B Loring Young spoke on present day government describing 20 departments and urging women voters to educate themselves beyond male examples.

West Concord Woman's Club Civic Department Assembly Hall Harvey Wheeler School H. S. Marrs B. Loring Young Massachusetts

War costs and inflation raise prices and taxes

The piece argues the 1914 debt was 1 billion and now 35 billion with interest of 1.2 billion, calling for universal taxation. It links wartime spending to higher wages and prices, urges employment to sustain demand, keep payrolls up, and avoid a deflationary spiral by industrious thrift.

United States Detroit

No Such Good News Denied by Assabet Mill Office

Town rumor mill spread a claim of good news but the Assabet mill office responded no such news has been received. Local agent stated the information is not true and offered no confirmation.

Der Assabet Mill

Choir entertained at Lincoln Street hosts Christmas music

The Congregational Church choir were entertained as guests of Mr and Mrs George T Lawton on Lincoln Street Tuesday evening. Christmas music was rehearsed followed by a social hour.

Congregational George T. Lawton Lincoln St

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