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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1920

Page

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Middlesex School Beats St Marks 13–0 on Saturday

Middlesex School defeated St Marks 13 to 0 at Concord as Austin's 70 yard run after a blocked kick and Knowlton's 20 yard interception helped secure the win. Pratt added the extra point after Middlesex's first score and Bassett missed a late kick. The victory strengthens Middlesex title chances.

Austin Knowlton Middlesex St Marks Concord Pratt Caulkins Capt Bassett

Maynard Mourns Allie Martin A Beloved Citizen Dies

Allie W Martin a respected Maynard resident died at home in Concord on Wednesday following a three year illness. He was 57 born in Merrimac New Hampshire and lived in Maynard since age five. He is survived by his wife a son Herbert W Martin a daughter Mrs Luzerne Lowell his mother Mrs Mary Martin a sister Mrs Robert Denniston and a brother Adelbert Martin. A former polo team goal tender and member of Surhiner Hill lodge AO U W and the Maynard Checker club his funeral was held Saturday at 1 30 at his home with Rev John J Sweeney officiating. The dressing department employees of the Assabet mills served as pallbearers and Summer Hill Lodge AO U W and Checker club members attended in honor. The cortege proceeded to St Bridget’s cemetery.

Allie Martin Allie W. Martin Martin Merrimac Nho Herbert W. Martin Maynard Luzerne Lowell Safety Harbor Fla Mary Martin Maplest Robert Denniston Taftay Adelbert Martin Surhiner Hill Lodge Maynard Checker Club John J. Sweeney St Bridget’s Church Assabet Mills St Bridgets Cemetery James Jobin Sexton Michael Murray Charles Turnbull Summer Hill Lodge AOA Micheal Mullin Gustave Dittrich Checker Club

Bedford Arrests After Apple Theft and Vandalism

Bedford police arrested Rabent Martel John Lamsbert and William Brown in connection with a party of about 200 youths who raided West Bedford stealing apples and damaging homes. Martel faces automobile under influence charges Lambert and Brown jailed. others released after processing. High school closed following the incident. Special officers helped recover suspects.

Bedford Lexington Concord Chief Kenney Bedford Police Rabent Martel Warren St Roxbury John FL Lamsbert Coleman St Dorchester William Bower Cowboy Brown Martel Herbert Mason West Bedford Brown Lambert Edward Mahan Stephen Tackney Philip Tackneys Edward Tackney

Gleason Kidder Wedding In Arlington At Home Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Walter Gleason of 18 Wellington Street Arlington formerly of town wed Walter Dennis Kidder son of Mrs Martha Kidder of 1077 Mass Ave Arlington. Rev Samuel Clarke Bushnell of New Haven Conn officiated with double ring service. Bridesmaids Priscilla Crockett Evelyn Park. flower girl Evelyn Gleason. Best man Clifford R Gleason. Reception hosted for relatives and friends. Honeymoon in White Mountains. couple to reside at 17 Marien Road Arlington.

Walter Gleason Lo Wellington St Arlington Walter Dennis Kidder Martha Kidder Massave Samuel Clarke Bushnell New Haven Thomaston Maine Clifford R. Gleason White Mountains Marien Road

Local school and community notices from a past issue

The grammar schools closed on last Tuesday Columbus day. William Halpin returned to duties with H. F. Davis after a week's vacation. Frank McMamee of Hartford street becomes salesman for Raymond's Syndicate Boston. Alfred Webber of South It concluded duties with the Boston Transcript. Mr and Mrs Thresher of Spring road celebrated their daughter Evelyn s first birthday on Tuesday Oct 5. The high school football team lost to Needham 52 0 at Needham last Saturday. Bedford Troop Boy Scouts hiked to the estate of Charles P Kimball on North road and played games.

William Halp Nins H. F. Davis Frank McMamee Hartford Street Raymond's Syndicate Boston Alfred Webber South Boston Transcript Thresher Spring Rd Evelyn Needham Bedford Boy Scouts Charles ‘P. Kimall

Acton Woman's Club to Meet at Community House

Acton center hosts the first meeting of the Acton Woman's Club at the Community House on Wednesday October 13 at 2 30. Mrs Bertha White directs a room for children to assist busy members and donations of useful articles are welcome at the house committee.

Acton Woman’s Club Bertha White House

Eaton wins HH golf tourney at Concord CC

John W. Eaton scores 45 points to take first prize in the HH golf tourney at Concord Country Club on Saturday. D W Wing is second with 43 points. Final round for club championship sees H B Snelling defeat Morgan K Smith two up in 36 holes.

John W. Eaton Concord Country Club D. W. Wing H. B. Snelling Morgan K. Smith

Sunday Musicale at Middlesex School Directed by A H Handley

A Sunday musicale was held at Middlesex School on October 3 under A H Handley of Boston. The Melodic Trio Mary Coolidge Florence Colby and Mary Synott performed a varied program including Cavalleria Rusticana overture, Lucia sextet, mid summer night dreams, Juba Dance, Brook, airy tales, Busy Bee, Hungarian airs and more.

Middlesex School A. H. Handley Boston Mary Coolidge Florence Colby Mary Synott Ambrosio Lucia de Lammermoor the Brook Boisdeffre Melody Rubinstein

Local Socials and Officials Move in Concord Area

Sunday guest Miss Annie Dalton of Framingham with Miss Etta Carroll Mro and Mrs Albert Achorn enjoyed an auto trip through the White Mountains. Ernest Ingham joined Standard Oil in Concord as a driver. A Fitchburg visitor, Albert Connors, saw his aunt Miss Katherine Lawler. Allen Chair Co resumed operations after a partial shutdown. Boston Harness Co reopened after leather shortage. Arlington council officers were installed by Koof District Deputy Richard Bo MacSweeney. Supt Allen, John J. Connorton, and Dr. Guy G. Fernald left for Columbus Ohio to attend the American Prison Congress. Mr and Mrs Earl R Cartwright visited Mrs Cartwright's mother Mrs William Fredericks after a Portland Ind trip.

Annie Dalton Framingham Etta Carroll Albert Achorn White Mountain Ernest Ingham Standard Oil Company Concord Albert Connors Fitchburg Haseen Katherine Lawler Allen Chair Company Boston Harness Company Richard Bo Mac- Sweeney Arlington Council Koof Supt Allen John J. Connorton Guy G. Fernald The Mass Reformatory Columbus Ohio American Prison Congress

Auctioneer Finigan Posts Multiple 1920 New England Sales

John A Finigan of Concord announces auctions for W C Duren Carl Sword M J Tetreault and Fred Willard across Massachusetts. Listings include horses in dozens, cattle hay farm tools furniture and livery wares with cash terms and daylight saving time noted.

W. C. Duren Maplest Carlisle Mass Carl Sword Ashby Mass Centre Greenwich ‘Rd Fred Willard Fitchburg John A. Finigan

Maynard Grange to Host Fifth and Sixth Degree Exemplification

Maynard Grange is honored as the site for the fifth and sixth degree exemplifications at the Masonic hall on October 22. More than 300 Grangers from across the state are expected, with Pomona degree in the afternoon and State degree in the evening. Many Maynard members will also pursue the national seventh degree in Boston November 11 to 13.

Maynard Grange Maynard Masonic Hall Maynard Grange Wall Boston

Reverend Alfred Wheeler Stone Leads Church Services

The Sunday service begins at 10 50 with a sermon by the pastor on Wanted a Conscience The church school at 2 00 includes the first meeting of the men's class and the Junior society of Christian Endeavor The Intermediate Society and Senior Society meet for topics on Christian Principles in Politics Citizenship Day and an evening service at 7 40 with a sermon Believe in God All are welcome to services and activities of the church

Alfred Wheeler Stone

Bishop to Confirm Large Class at St Bridgets Church

Bishop Joseph G. Anderson will administer the sacrament of confirmation to a large class at services on Saturday October 16 at St Bridget’s church. Services start at 2 0. The class will receive communion at the 8 80 mass. The Holy Name society hosts its first communion breakfast of the season at Masonic hall Sunday after the 30 mass with parish men receiving communion. Edward Mc Sweeney of Boston will address members after breakfast. A short musical program is planned.

Joseph G. Anderson St Bridgets Church Holy Name Society Masonic Hall Edward Mc Sweeney Boston

Death Notices for Mrs Eva Pimpinen at Worcester Hospital

Mrs Eva Mary Pimpinen 45 died Sunday night after a Saturday death. Survived by husband and two children. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Glendale Street Lutheran church with burial at Glenwood Cemetery.

Eva Mary Pimpinen Dartmouth St Worcester Hospital Punerat Gerviers Glendale St Lutheran Church Urial Glenwood Cemetery

Worcester Man Arrested On Main Street For DUI

A Worcester man was arrested about 2 am Sunday on Main Street near Nason Street after police said the car was out of control. He faced a district court charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. the case was continued for one week.

Worcester Main St Nason St

United Co operative store opens after renovation

The United Cooperative store, after renovating the Samuel Lever location, will reopen with groceries provisions and meat. The bakery will be installed later. The firm reports its highest sales of the year, about $20,000 a month excluding milk bakery and restaurant divisions.

United Coopertive Samuel Lever United

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. O. Blake South St J George Albree of Concord For Charles G. Wood Cambridge Concord, Mass Moving Pictures Concord State Armory American Red Cross Marguerite Clark Selznick News Edgar Acton Center Middlesex Central Pomona Grange Acton Grange John D. Smith W. E. Hutchins Fall River H. W. B. Proctor J. H. Pijou Proctor West Somerville I. W. Flagg Cleveland Harland Mildred Fair Doris Quimby A. L. Noyes Eleanor Noyes Miss Mason Waltham Miss Noyes Brooks Noyes Middlesex Association of Congregational Church Frank Farrar Eaton Gave Musicale Concord Junction Earl R. Cartwright Cartwright William Fredericks Portland Ind M. J. Tetreault Mansion Stable Greenfield Union Church Walden St Torrey & Vialle, Inc Cadillac Sales and Service
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