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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1921
Page
4
A speaker explains a plan to profit from a blind pig by blinding it to steal cash and food. He contemplates illegal removal of the animal and acknowledges risks and moral conflict while awaiting buyers over several weeks.
A vintage article advises polite telephone behavior in business and social calls. It stresses friendly openings, proper self identification, and avoiding surly tones that deter potential buyers or callers. It warns against lengthy conversations that incur extra charges and emphasizes courteous, concise dialogue.
German builders turn out many river boats to replace vessels handed to allies. Crete ships press into service on the Rhine to support ongoing river trade and logistics.
Mrs Arthur St Michel of Marlboro visited Concord Junction with friends while Mrs Sheehan enjoys a Worcester vacation. Local couples motor to Leominster and Mt Monadnock with visits to Groton. A first time marriage betwixt Miss Genevieve Hearn and Joseph King is announced at Help of Christians church. Concord Junction defeats Concord 20 to 19 in a Camp Devens game with Driscoll MacEachern and Hughes Craig as battery.
Union Church announces the fifth sermon in the series The Power of Christ and Human Needs. Alfred Wheeler Stone will address The Power of Christ and World Needs Sunday morning. In the evening Rev Dore Mus Scudder D D will discuss Japan and the Disarmament Conference. Scudder formerly led Central Union Church Honolulu. All are invited to attend.
Posters announce a Hawthorne Chapter No. in Association Hall Moen dey evening October 01. Newell's crehes sya wall furnish for dancing from eight to twelve.
George F Wheeler earned first prize for a five ear Beurre Rose corn entry and second prizes for Anjou and Sheldon pears, Seckel pears, and multiple corn varieties. Wilfrid Wheeler Jr. won third prizes for Beurre Bose pears and Seckers pears, plus additional prize boxes.
Parks won multiple prizes at the Waltham Fair including first in yellow sweet corn ten ears cauliflower one bushel and carrots one bushel while taking third in cabbages six heads and first in tomatoes one bushel.
Census of automobile traffic recorded 6600 vehicles passing Sunday October 2 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The peak two hour period logged 2716 vehicles between 3 and 5 p.m. also noted. Wanted a middle aged woman for general housework in a two person family. apply 20 Elm Street Concord Massachusetts.
An eventful week in South Acton with Borges planned for Friday and Saturday to the Acton fair. A business observer noted an auto truck carrying 60 crates of piano tools and benches from Merriam's factory passing through Exchange Square on Tuesday afternoon. Charles H. Miles attended his aunt Mrs J Frank Miles’s funeral service in Somerville, with Rev KR Perry Bush officiating on Sunday afternoon.
Ralph A Barker, pastor, leads the Mary morning service scheduled for 10.50 AM.
Rev A E Wheeler of West Acton will occupy the pulpit in exchange with the pastor. Sunday school at 12. Evening song and preaching service at 7. Prayer meeting in the vestry on Friday evening at 7 30. Topic Our Life with God.
Rev Mr Paddock of Vermont will occupy the pulpit as a candidate for this pastorate, signaling his potential appointment and seeking support from the congregation.
Arthur J. Sullivan and Grace E. Martin were married at the parsonage on Monday evening. Rev. E. C. Winslow, agent for the New England Home for Little Wanderers, served as speaker at the Sunday evening gathering.
An audience at the Methodist Episcopal Church filled to capacity enjoyed Dr. Minot C. Baldwin's organ recital on the new pipe organ. Highlights included Baldwin's The Storm, Mrs. Carrie Hancox and Mrs. W. C. Blake providing solos, and the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel. The program blended Bach, Haydn, Rossini and Wagner selections with vocal numbers. A separate notice seeks a sales agent for J. R. Watkins Co. in Concord and other cities.
In a brief quip from Edinburgh Scotsman, a dialogue on whether fishing counts as a crime if done on public water leads to the inhabitant calling it a miracle, illustrating a tongue in cheek exchange about rights and luck.
West Acton beats Boxboro 6 to 5 after Boxboro refused to finish the game citing a close umpire decision. Rally day at the Baptist church drew a large audience with a program and plans for two or three high class concerts by the men's class.
Last Friday at 6 45 p m John and Joseph Coughlin and a sister found John McCarthy s barn ablaze near the cupola. Firefighters battled the flames as 40 tons of hay and a horse were lost. The home nearby was cleared and a baby grand piano moved to the village. Loss estimated at 15000 partly insured. A large crowd aided the effort.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for timely aid after the fire that destroyed our home. Mr and Mrs John McCarthy Mr and Mrs Eugene McCarthy Miss Annie McCarthy
The West Acton Woman's Club observes its 25th anniversary on Monday October 10. The first meeting of the season will be held at the Baptist vestry with a fine program provided.
A portable twenty foot high tower used by Foster Sanford to coach Rutgers football is shown with four iron wheels and a shaft for pulling on the field. It allows sight of the end zone and plays as Sanford has it erected for field coaching.
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