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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
7
The widow of Smith, Jr. and former resident of Stow, Mrs. Tuttle, died at home in California in her 97th year. Daughter of Caroline Sar, she was a longtime member of the First Parish and involved in local services. Funeral arrangements were not specified in the fragment.
The minstrel show by the V F W post and auxiliary in Acton progresses with rehearsals and a strong chorus. It will be staged both nights at West Acton Woman's Clubhouse with tickets on sale at local shops in Acton and surrounding areas.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention parish Unitarian Church Stow a life member of Stow Grange 103 and Jay Kien Pane rtery. Fowler Funeral Service of Maynard is referenced with unclear role or charge.
Acton Woman's Club held its April meeting in the Acton Center clubhouse with Mrs. George Newton presiding. An entertaining program followed the business session featuring member song guessing and home talent participation by Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Boardman, Mrs. Goldthwaite, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Moody and Mrs. Engman. A New England baked bean supper is set for May 1 to fund the annual scholarship for a graduating club member. committee members include Mrs. Boatman, Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Liebtried, Mrs. Christofferson, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Hartwell, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Deane, Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Moody, and Mrs. Shores.
For nearly 25 years a 10 bed ward at Massa General Hospital aids thyroid cancer study and treatment. Sudbury cancer fund chair Mrs Richard Piper seeks $400 funding declaring patients are subjects of research yet grateful for exceptional care and growing treatment hope.
Maynard residents are invited to use Martys Taxi for shopping, theatre trips, church, weddings, and entertainment travel. Call Maynard 134 to summon prompt cab service. a waiting room at 53 Nason Street welcomes riders. Cars are dispatched quickly, with courteous drivers ready to pick up and return passengers, easing parking concerns.
Maynard Dramatic Club presents Blithe Spirit on Monday May 3 at 8 15 in Parker Street hall with a Sunday matinee May 2 at 2 15 for children. Elvira the first wife haunts Charles and disturbs his second wife in a seance as the visible spirit. Mrs Helen Mark Ketola directs.
The Concord Board of Trade endorses a town cleanup led by Robert D. Parks to clear streets of litter. Selectman Krist Andersen and others back the drive with painted barrels placed around town, a high school poster contest, and boards’ members touring to promote the effort. Scouts pupils and adults join in the cleanup plan.
The Ladies' Circle of the West Acton Baptist church hosted a silver tea last Thursday in the church parlors with Mrs. Anna Sterck as hostess assisted by Mrs. Edgar Webb Miss Ruth Hall and Ms Carrie Wetherbee Mrs Theodore G Williams spoke on Early American Glass and displayed pieces from her collection.
Concord and Cambridge couples announce the birth of a son, Charles Edward Tolman, born April 9 at Salem Hospital. Grandparents are James H. Ferner of Swampscott and Mrs. Charles E Tolman of Concord. great grandmother is Mrs. Samuel N. Grammar of Shawomet Rhode Island. Tolman is a World War II veteran and former Concord resident.
Acton records show transfers including Gertrude M. Dowd to E L Dowd on Main Street Alfred A Harb to N J Richard et al on State Highway Grace O Sears to W J Guinon et al on Main Street Karl Andersen et al to E J McNiff et al on Maple Avenue Harris F Lane Trustee to J Beebe on Main Street Beatrice E Taylor et al to H F Taylor on Main Street.
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