Ann Tuttle Widow of George Warren Tuttle Dies at 86
Ann Tuttle of South Acton, widow of George Warren Tuttle, died Tuesday April 5 at Acton home aged 86 years five months. She was born November 1884 in Acton, educated there, and raised a family of sons and grandsons. Funeral held Friday April 8 at First Universalist church with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Survivors include Dr George H. Tuttle, two brothers James B. and Arthur Tuttle, sister Adelaide Taylor and Loretta Tuttle, and grandson G. Raymond Tuttle.
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South Acton
Tuttles
Simon
Elizabeth ‘Hunt Tuttle
Ann Tuttle
George Warren Tuttle
Acton At
Tuttle
Daniel and
Emmeline Handrey Tuttle
Acton
Chelsea
Milton
Conward
Pers
George H. Tut
Tle
James B. Tuttle
First Universalist
William F. Dusseault
Boston
Carrie L. Shapley
Otis H. Forbush
George H. Tuttle
James B
Arthur Tuttle
G. Raymond Tuttle
Waverly
Adelaide Tuttle Taylor
Loretta Tuttle
Everett
Woodlawn Cemetery
Acton Considers Building A High School
A second meeting in Exchange hall Precinct 2 on Monday evening April 11 debated Acton’s plan to build and maintain a high school. Frank W. Holt chaired as residents discussed the merits and a unanimous ballot favored the project. A follow up meeting is set for West Acton April 18 before a town meeting vote.
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Acton
Exchange Hall
Precinct 2
Frank W. Holt
West Acton
Congregational Church Services With Evening Sermon
Rev Ralph A Barker leads morning service at 10 304 Sunday school at noon and an evening preaching service at seven. A midweek prayer meeting in the vestry Friday at 7 30 features the topic The Qualities of Love from Corinthians chapter sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Barker
Corinthians
Pneumonia Illnesses in Concord Junction
Helen McCabe and Roger Diskin, children of local families, are listed as ill with pneumonia. Miss Mary Sheehan visited town over the weekend. The Prescott family drove to Milford to visit relatives. A grass fire on Central Street, quickly contained by the fire department, caused alarm but no injuries or major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Alexander McCabe
Mary Sheehan
Dorchester
Roger Diskin
Patrick Diskin
Earl Prescott
Herman
Prescott
H. W. Tripp
Milford
Central St
Rath couple to return to Palama settlement work
Mr and Mrs James A Rath leave after weeks with relatives in Concord for Chicago then sail April 20 for Honolulu arriving about April 26. Rath is superintendent of the Palama settlement in Sea Hawaiian Islands, with 16 years in the post, assisted by Mrs Rath. They note New England weather as ideal with temperatures from 55 to 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
James A. Rath
Chicago
San Francisco
Honolulu
Rath
Palama
Sea
Hawaiian Island
New England
Pageant The Light Crowds Concord Hall Audience
Concord and Concord Junction schools staged The Light under the Parent Teachers Association. Over 200 children participated with elaborate costumes and staging by committee members. Principal figures Education and the business man enacted the show to illustrate the value of schooling and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Goddard
Miss Heeks
Mackenzie
Mary Christian
Flynn
Lapham
Concord High Ladies Opening Game Rained Out
Opening game between Concord high and Maynard high was halted after rain flooded the field in the first half inning. Jupe Pluvius was cited for the雨 delay. No resumption possible. Also found is a farm sale listing for 20 tons No 1 timothy and a domestic help wanted ad in Concord.
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Jupe Pluvius
Concord High
Maynard High
Montgomery Parks
Lexingstonrd
Concord
Tuttle Farm
Milk price dispute clarified by local dairy group
W A Flint secretary of West Acton Local N E B Milk Producers' Assn responds to April 6 item attributed to Alez Sopanen about Boston price. He notes the New England Milk Association set 70 cents per can delivered in Boston for March and April, approved by the Massachusetts Commission on Necessities of Life, equating to about 63 4-10 cents at stations near Boston and roughly 60 cents at the farm.
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Acton Enterprise
Alez Sopanen
Boston
New England Milk Association
Massachusetts Commission On Necessities of Life
Massachusetts
West Acton Notables and Local Appointments
James Kinsley of West Acton joins Atlantic as a staff member. Ralph Hastings of South Acton is named water commissioner by the West and South water supply district in Acton. Miss Irma Durkee reports many new songs with words by Phyllis J. Dennisson of Concord and a piece titled Rosé of Old Virginia. Charles Bradford and his daughter Vera Bradford of Shirley visited B. B. Hall on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kinsley
D. T. Kinsley
Atlantic
J. A. Whitcomb
Lanenburg
Ralph Hastings
South Acton
West and South Water ‘Supply District
Acton
Irma Durkee
Phyllis J. Dennisson
Concord
Rosé
Old Virginia
Charles Bradford
Vera
Shirley
B. B. Hall
Minstrel Show Repeats at Federation Audience Night
The Federation minstrel show was repeated on request before a large audience. Dancing followed the show with the program split to allow more dancing time. Six end men impressed, with McDonald Durkee and Kinsley singled out for clever stage work. W. J. Costello notes this is his final appearance.
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Federation
McDonald
Durkee
Kinsley
W. J. Costello
E P Hall Elected President Of West On Woman's Club
The West On Woman's Club met at the Baptist church vestry for annual elections and a social. Officers elected include President Evangeline P Hall and Vice President Isabelle H Hall, with Miss Inja Sanderson as recording secretary and Mrs Costello as corresponding secretary. Committees were named with Mrs Adiele Holt heading Civics and Miss Laura A Brown as art and literature chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Woman's Club
Baptist Church Vestry
Evangeline P. ‘Hall
Isabelle H. Hall
Inja Sanderson
Costello
Treas
Elizabeth §. Parker
Annie M. Blanchard
Laura A. Brown
M Haynes
Clue
Adiéie L. Holt
Flora F. Beach
Irma M. Durkee
Minnie R. Hoar
Louise L. Clark
Katherine Kinsley
Hazel G. Blanchard
Quick Response of Nature Shapley sisters garden blooms early
Theron Park presents a spring view with crocus and hyacinth in bloom and tulips soon to follow. The Shapley sisters home on Acton Street showcases a well kept garden and seasonable perennials. Violet and arbutus bloom in woods, while pear cherry and peach blossoms show beauty after an unusually mild winter. First Universalist Church notes service at 10 20 with Rev William F Dusseault preaching and a Sunday school at 11 45. A middle aged woman is sought to care for an elderly lady in West Acton with modern conveniences and good wages.
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Theron Park
Shapley Sisters
Acton Street
William F. Dusseault
Hobart C. Mead
West Acton
Mass
Concord Junction Association Meeting And Benefit Dance
Mr and Mrs Harry Parker celebrate the birth of a daughter Tuesday morning. A meeting of the Concord Junction Association is planned for Monday evening with details to be posted at Hogan's Spa and W C Aker's. A charity dance for the Concord Junction baseball club is set for Friday evening April 15 at the Association hall with Newell's Orchestra of Marlboro providing music. Tickets are selling fast and attendance is hoped to be large. Also an ad seeks a General maid or working housekeeper for Mrs W L Eaton at 11 Elm Street Concord Mass.
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Harry Parker
Concord Junction
Association
Hogan’s Spa
W. C. Aker
Association Hall
Newell's Orchestra of Marlboro
Maynard Observes Fiftieth Anniversary in Town Celebration
The Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Committee outlined plans for Maynard events on April 19. A morning gun salute, a large parade reviewed by Governor Cox, speeches by state leaders, and a community singing event are scheduled. Activities include pageants, school exhibits, town history displays, and an afternoon program at Riverside hall with music from local bands.
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Riverside Hall
Hhe
Helena Fowler
Colonial Hall
God
Assabet
Cox
Sudbury
Main Streets
Fred Hanson
American Legion and Auxiliary
James Morgan
Congregational Church
John M. Gibbs
Glazier
Smatliar
George H. Woods
Maynard
Imatra
Brooks Reed
Amery Maynard
Erasmus Williama
Boston
Maine
California
John A. Crowe
Concord& Monnay
Maynard Congers K
Conduret
Maynard and Concord
Riverside Wall
Frank TE. Sanderson
Arthur Jt. Coughlin
Nashoba Park bungalow closed by Harry F B Tuttle
Harry F B Tuttle has sealed off a bungalow in Nashoba Park that was formerly owned by R. L. Wilson, with the action affecting property status and occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry FB. Tuttle
Nashoba Park
R. L. Wilson
Unity House Meeting in Arlington Seeks Religious Unity
Arlington Robbins Memo town hall hosts a Unity House gathering Sunday April 24 at 7 45 PM. Concord and Bedford Unitarian Laymen's League chapters lead with other Middlesex county groups aiding. Rev Willard Sperry of Boston answers Are Churches Essential to Religion. Also a help-wanted notice for a general maid in Concord for June to September.
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Julian W. Ballou
Concord
George A. Goodwin
Bedford
Unitarian Laymen’s League
Robbins Memoii Town Hall
Arlington
Middlesex County
Willard .L. Sperry
Central Congregational Church
Boston
Misses Rose and Celia Reilly Visit Sister in City Hospital
Misses Rose and Celia Reilly visited their sister Mrs James Doyle at the City hospital East Sunday where she recuperates from a recent operation Guests of Mrs Harriet Cordman Robinson of Groton a junior resident of this town West Concord Women's club members visited the Groton Womans club Friday a moving plate show for the benefit of the Piseball team Thursday evening aims to boost interest and ticket sales for the boys.
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Rose
Célia Reilly
James Doyle
Ciy Hospital
East Sunday
Uarriet. Cordman Robinson
Groton
West Concord Women’s
Elf
Groton Womans Club
Ar Speciak
Ken of
Concord Lodge presents Bubbles at crowded hall
Concord lodge No 212 OOF staged the three act comedy Bubbles by Lucius Fairchild to a packed house in one evening. The selected cast from Ayer showcased remarkable talent with hearty audience laughter praising each member's performance.
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Hall
Concord Lodge No 212
Ayer
Lucius Fairchild
Evers
Karee Sadience
Artists of Unusual Talent at Woman's Club in Concord Junction
A Concord Junction program by the West Concord Woman's Club featured the Molrath Brothers on banjos, Shevlin piano, Crosby soprano, and Sy Thompson Blood in an entertaining evening. The crowd gave strong applause as each performer received encores.
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Concord Junction
West
Concord
Ini Association
Molrath Brothers
Banijos Tele Shevlin
Misa
I. Deude Crosby
Oriter Mand
Sy Thompson
Neesler
Floating hospital benefit movie at State armory
On Wednesday afternoon and evening April 20 a benefit film will be shown at the State armory for the Duston Plowip hospital. The committee hopes to keep the sod yar going with past support from Conroy and other donors. Charlie Chaplin in Mercy Ann will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednesley
State Armory
Duston Plowip
Bagh Cere Concord
Conroy
Charlie Chaplin
Shirley Mason
Committee for Irish Drive Meets With Success
A historical notes block reports the Committee for Irish Drive meeting with success. It mentions member participation, internal roles, and a March event date, noting strong engagement and planned activities.
Kellogg Lecture on Americanism to Be Held at Monument
A free public lecture on Americanism will be given at the Monument batt on April 5 under the auspices of the council. Dr Jenns J. Wate of New York will deliver the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenns J. Wate
New York
Marlboro News and Local Updates
The Marlboro division factory reports strong business amid various local notes. Mrs J E Cotter of Hayden is recovering from recent illness while Edward Shepherd of Mottting is listed as ill. Parsonis Machinery Co shipped a sole cutting machine in Brooklyn. Harry Brigham will provide music for a Lake Boon dancing event. Euclyde Paquette undergoes extensive repairs to a Grant street home including a bath and heating system. The wedding of Miss Anne Dwyer and Albert Bertrand will occur next Sunday at the Immaculate Conception parsonage. Victoria Linden has returned to duties at Worcester Memorial Hospital after a short visit here.
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Mies Ann‘e Dwyer
Albert Bertrand
Inmaculate Conception
Victoria Linden
Worcester Memorial Hospital
Local group meetings set for late April and July plans
Middlesex Central Pomona and Frank J. Demars Post schedule sessions at Weston Town Hall and Riverside Hall on April 25 and Thursday evening. Proceeds from a July Fourth picnic benefit the Legion and a three show run of Dead Men Tell No Tales played at Colonial hall for the Polish Benefit Society.
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Middlesex Central
Pomona
Weston
Frank J. Demars Post
A. Sh
Riverside Hall
The
Legion
Colonial Hall
Children Day at Woman's Club Delights Young Guests
Children enjoyed ice cream and lollypops as they presented songs and dances under Howard A. Wilson. Mrs Prances Hawkes played Junty Claus and Miss Laura Gault led Mrs Santa Cling with a large cast of local youth. The afternoon included violin solos, dances, and a clown number, followed by a brief business meeting and election planning for April 19 and a first aid station.
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Woman's Club
Howard A. Wilson
Prances Hawkes
Junty Claus
Laura Gault
Santa Cling
Thelma Veitch
Edna Prine
Janette Johnston
Arthyur Jordan
Wilbur Croft
Ruth Hull
Makieshit
Richard Robiert
Margaret Allen
Miss Lit Saari
Helena
Iico Donahue
Bernard Crocen
Walter Sheridan
Walter Larkin
Albert Gould
George Morris
Mrs Margaret Whitney of this town dies at 68
Mrs Margaret Whitney widow of late Whitney and sister of two, of this town died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Nettle Durgin’s home in Wa tive. She was 68, a longtime resident. Survived by three daughters Edwin Naylor and others, a son Frank, two sisters and two brothers. Body to the Gatley home. Funeral services were held there this afternoon, Rev D M Angel of the Methodist church officiating. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery.
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Margaret Whitney
Sleare Whitney
Nettle Durgin
Wative
Edwin Naylor c
Leslesnor Whitney
Frank
Ad Vane
Charles Brooks
Loter
Mtdhburg
Villa Lowson
Melross
Janes Dawson
Gatley
Punerat
D. M
Angel
Methodist Church
Eleven Eagles Initiated at Assabet Aerie Meeting
At Eagle Hall on Tuesday night Assabet Aerie F C initiated eleven candidates and discussed membership prospects. The Aerie plans to march in its tenth anniversary celebration with a parade committee led by Hinds and Ward and entertainment planned by a committee including O Leary and Greenleaf.
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Assabet Aerie F. C. Hh
Eagle Hall
Aerie
Jan Opt
Wim “Hinds
Clarence
Edward Ward
Henry ‘Slyvert
Johucing
John O'Leary
Henry
Slyvert
Clarence Greenleaf
Wm. Hinds
Marsden Injured in Fall From Wool Truck
Marsden fell from a truck loaded with wool bales as it exited the spill gate near Main Street crossing. He sprained his wrist and injured an unfired arm. X rays to determine if the elbow bone is broken. Wilbodoy Connolley visits Manchester, Haile Soule returns to Freeport after visit with Carl Birge.
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Marsden
Spiil
Wilbdoy Connolley
Manchester
N. H
Haile D. Soule
Freeport
Carlirilge
Linden St
Socialist Club Meeting Highlights in Local Lecture
Feo Love and Equal Division drew attention at a Socialist Club event last night at Co vporalive hall. J. W. Kendall of Bos cisproes spoke on the subject to an audience of twenty five, with the Massachusetts secretary overseeing the local English speaking group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feo
Covporalive Hall
Socialist Club
J. W. Kendall
Boscisproes
The
Massachusetts
Mrs Davi McMillan Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs David M M Millan died this morning around 6 50 at her Roose street home after a brief illness with pneumonia. She leaves a husband a four year old daughter her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davi McMillan
Roosei
Daugter
Carl Peterson
Fonevon St
K of C Whist Party Sparks Night at Masonite Hall
The Ward Connell K of C organized a whist party at Masonite Hall on Tuesday night. Five tables competed with prizes of 5 dollars in gold awarded to Miss Florence Carr and Thomas Milley for first ladies and gents. Officials included T. B. Moynihan Daniel Connors John Gallagher and James Mahony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Connell K. of
Masonite Hall
Florence Carr
Thomas Milley
T. B. Moynihan
Daniel Connors
John Gallagher
James Mahoney
Card of Thanks From the Bray and Brown Families
Card expresses heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during the bereavement of Mrs James Bray and Herbert Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bray
Herbert Brown
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