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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
8
Dr Foster and Mr Howard Davis and family visited New York and New Hampshire. Students from Bedford attended a high school party last Friday evening. A collection for the football team raised 55 dollars.
The 10th annual Grange fair will be held in the town hall this Wednesday afternoon and evening. There are 200 dollars in cash prizes for stork, poultry, needlework, cooking, fruits, and vegetables. The Middlesex County Bureau of Agriculture and Home Economics will furnish tie 8. The fair committee lists the officers and members including John R. Comley as chairman and Mrs Maybelle J. Williams among others.
Frederick H. Sullivan VC veteran son of Mr and Mrs Fred Sullivan of Springs Road married Esther Louise Mara daughter of Mr and Mrs James Mara of Concord. Rev Fr Mahan officiated. Bridesmaid Ruth Mara wore old rose and organdy. Couple to reside in Bedford after Niagara Falls honeymoon.
Lowell A. Jones marked a mid birthday anniversary at his School Street home on Thursday September 2. His brother Clarence and his wife visited and stayed the week. Daughter Wood y Cram of West Acton brought a birthday cake and gifts. Rewards offered for a missing gentleman.
Mr and Mrs James Allen moved to Hudson this week where Mr Allen is employed. Mr and Mrs Walter Peterson of Nashual NHH visited Mr and Mrs John Peterson early this week. Patrick Kane and James Ryan left for South Windham Me yesterday to visit friends and seek employment if available.
A large turnout of 17 members from Clinton Gleasondale Hudson Marlboro Westboro and Maynard attended a Monday evening Epworth League gathering at the Methodist church. Diles Forest Johnston of Marlboro presided Rev Chirk Clinton offered prayer Rev Putnam Marlboro read scripture Rev DD Mo Angell Maynard gave an address Miss Kidston Hudson read last minutes. Maynard League led by Albert Hodges organized a post meeting social with ice cream and cake.
Treas. Frank KH Taylor of the Maynard Trust Co says there is no foundation for the warning that holders of US Liberty second issue or first issue must be converted before November 1 or December 15 to avoid loss of market value. He adds that to collect interest due November 15 or December 15, exchanges must occur 30 days prior to the interest dates.
Middlesex Local C K Union meets at the Congregational Church in Littleton on Tuesday October 12 with sessions at 1 00 am and 1 15 pm Rev B N Ativeh pastor Maynard Congregational church Carroll M Wright secretary of the National Y POC OE and Rev SG Wo Anderson of Somerville address the gathering.
The Universalist church held its first annual meeting under a new constitution with Sen Yo Newton as moderator. J. K. Witherbee resigned after sixty years as treasurer and was named treasurer emeritus. Bertha Lowden read the clerk’s report. Carrie Shapley led several committees. Mrs Frank L Stiles spoke on the Mission Circle.
Goward, president of the Ne ton Agricultural association, visited the village Thursday collecting many paid membership applications. Mir Crow ard emphasizes timely effort to boost membership, aiming to ease the whole market before the fair, with state concessions likely and Ton in the lead of such ventures.
A local citizens meeting at the Prida school building heard progress reports from the special committee on securing a suitable ball and a committee considering bylaws. Attendees showed strong interest, with many residents planning to attend future sessions.
King and Mornihan report a downturn in business after the Assabet mills shutdown. They state the Plainville machine shop has laid off many workers and reduced wages by about 12 percent.
West Acton notes a mystery seriat at the close of the reguitar coupe. John Taylor and Ella Burroughs are mentioned with travel to Maine for a vacation and a returning daughter is noted. The post attends a funeral and ritual burial for General Comrads Allen Simita.
Clough of Black Earth Wisconsin visits Mrs Susan Clough, a cousin of her late husband Lewis Clough. She had not met him since her Civil War era bride visit to his father’s family. The story mentions Jett Andover and Black Barts, noting the family’s settlement in the Middle West and enthusiasm for farm county projects.
At GAR hall on Tuesday night September 22, Col C. T. French delivered an engaging talk featuring moving pictures of the Grand Canyon.
The Civic Federation held its first meeting of the season at G AR Hall with a full house. Several new homes joined the federation and more are expected. Col French gave an entertaining talk on views of the Grand Canyon, ending the evening on a high note. An Acton Fair is set for October 2 at 10 a.m. adv.
The People Theatre Co and Mutual Development Co merge after six months of rivalry. James Ledgard remains president with Hector Roberts secretary and James A. Coughlan treasurer. Joshua Naylor BJ Coughlin and Johan H H Murray join the board. Mutual Development dissolves. The combined capital is $40,000 with 35 percent purchased by Mutual and about the same by original People subscribers.
Walnut couple Mr and Mrs Gavin Taylor invite guests to the marriage of their daughter Mabel Taylor to Carl D B Carter of Brookline. The ceremony is on October 9. Miss Taylor taught in Hull and is a graduate of Maynard HOS class of The Fiterburg Normet ’16. Mr Carter works in the Boston office of J M Hamlin Co member of the New York Stock Exchange.
Teachers from public schools toured Concord Lexington Waltham and Marlboro visiting Sleepy Hollow cemetery in Concord to see graves of Emerson Hawthorne and Thoreau. The car fleet was led by Charles H. Persons James J. Ledgard and others including Miss Helen Coughlin Boo Coughlin and Roy Worden.
Wilder was at his parents home in Thompsonville Connecticut before heading to Salem to play Saturday with the Salem team against the Cornet nine of Lynn. Cornet won 4 to fy. Wilder played with Thompsonville this week in a series and is expected home later this week. He has received offers to engage with Canadian teams in postseason games.
Arthur Parton showed a pair of horses for CB Needhai at the Grot on Fair winning first prize in the drawing and ploughing contests. Needhai plans to enter the team in Acton fair on Saturday.
Miss Gertrude Kelley of Ashmort was a recent guest of relatives in Crescent. Dr Ross Ko Whiton of Fletcherd Nan purchased the Bedford garage and Machine Co of Southst. Frank B. Ledd is on vacation from duties with G. A. Skelton. The Bedford Poy Scouts reorganized under Rev Hurley Bessy. The Legion dance at the town hall Friday evening drew a great crowd with Moriarity's orchestra and refreshments.
Boston ad excerpt notes an August 21 claim by a real estate broker about improved sleep and digestion after using Argo-Phosphate. The piece also mentions Alvin Stone resuming work after a two week vacation in Newburyport.
Acton Center Flower committee asks all interested to bring in exhibits early for the agricultural fair. Management offers substantial prizes to attract attention and encourage quality displays.
Acton Mass Woman's Club executive committee unveils a tentative lineup for 1920 21 including Presidents' Day with Mary Driscoll lecture on adolescent girls, open meetings on humor and current events, home economics talks, guest nights featuring Crawford Adams, and a children’s day plus annual meeting with Mrs Goward as host. Nine months of events feature lectures, readings, music, and club-hosted gatherings with West Acton guests and transportation arrangements.
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