West Acton News Roundup From Local Church Buzz
West Acton details a day conference at Boxboro national Church with Wood family attending and delegates from other churches. Community members Warren Costello and Everett Montague staff changes noted. Local visits include Miss Mary Lawrence returning from Arlington and Mr. and Mrs. Curley hosting guests from Jamaica Plain.
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Charles Wood
Etta M. Wood
Boxborotional
Weday
Wood
Warren Costello
Everett Montague
Mary
Lawrence
Arington
Mrs. Curley
Elsey’s Corner
J. P. Squires
Ted French
Ladies Benevolent Society
W. Feltus
South Acton
Move Planned From Arlington Street to Central Street House
Harry Wamboldt and family prepare to relocate from Arlington Street to the former Gravelinci residence on Central Street. Mr and Mrs Gravelinci currently occupy one tenement in the area.
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Harry’ Wamboldt
Arlington Street
Central Street
Walden R. A. Chapter Plans Ladies Night Event
Walden Royal Arch Chapter met at the Masonic Temple with supper at 7 p m. Officers William A. Wilkins Winslow J Damon and Warren B Goddard presided. Walter F Stevenson died at Westboro hospital. Ladies Night on April 29 will feature Grant of Everett as caterer and a varied program. tickets from listed members.
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Walden Royal Arch
Masonic
Temple
Buncan G. Chapman
William A. Wilkins
Lexington
Winslow J.’ Damon
West Concord
Warren B. Goddard
Westboro Hospital
Walter F. Stevenson
R. Clifford Pratt
Winslow J. Damon
Acton
George S. Tucker, Jr
Bedford
Warren Cutler
Lincoln
Duncan G. Chaplaver
William A. Wilns
Two Children Killed By Truck In Dorchester
Four year old Arthur G Griswold and six year old Warren Griswold were killed when their tricycle collided with a five ton truck at Hecla Street and Dorchester Avenue Dorchester Warren died in his father's arms on the way to City Hospital Arthur died shortly after arrival Frank N Koch of Rockland the truck operator was arrested on a charge of manslaughter
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Boston
INS
Arthur
G. Griswold
Warren
Hecla Street
Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester
City Hospital
Frank N. Koch
Rockland
Power interests labeled as posing seek open inquiry
Boston April 23 In a House rules committee session Representative Anthony A McNulty Roxbury urged an investigation into alleged campaigns by power interests to influence public opinion through newspaper control He argued officials claim openness but should not be exempt from scrutiny No opposition to the order was reported Fitchburg gas and electric rate dispute moves before the state department of public utilities Eugene A Turcotte a petitioner stated ratepayers with holdings from 500000 to 600000 of taxable property oppose current charges and seek lower rates
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Boston
INS
Anthony A McNulty
Roxbury
House
Rep
McNulty
State Department of Public Utilities
Fitchbure Gas and Electric Company
Eugene A. Turcotte
Fitchburg
Highway bids opened for Southboro and surrounding towns
State house bids from Southboro Maynard Stow and nearby areas were opened. Middlesex Construction Co Framingham was the low bidder for the 21 000 foot Southboro Framingham highway at 130 207 40. Ramo Penakio Co Boston led the 100 foot Assabet River bridge work at 13 511 50.
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Southboro
Maynard
Stow
State House
Department of Public Works
Middlesex Construction Co
Framingham
Fitchburg Concrete Construction Co
Saloon on Leviathan Little Patronized by Passengers
On the S S Leviathan during its first westward voyage passengers patronized the onboard saloon where alcoholic beverages were dispensed. The scene described notes crowds and early activity as travelers took their drinks and gathered in the deck area.
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Barry Faris
Internationnal ‘News Service
Capytias
International News
S.S. Leviathan
S. Leviathan
Batroneg
Sacred Concert Planned in Town Hall by Marlboro Band
Hudson parishioners of Christ-Rei church organize a sacred concert in the town hall Sunday night. Music will be by the Veterans' Council Band of Marlboro. Noe F. Balthazar chairs the organizing committee preparing for a large attendance. The same group was engaged for Memorial Day. Concord Public Schools opened Monday after a week’s vacation.
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Hudson
Christ- Rei Church
Hall
Veterans’ Council Band of
Marlboro
Noe F. Balthazar
Hudson Veterans’ Council
Murdock Weds Miss McNiff in Hudson Ceremony
Miss Gertrude E. McNiff of Hudson and Francis P. Murdock of Maynard wed at St. Michael’s rectory at 8 p.m. Monday. Attendants were Miss Tricia McNiff and Thomas Kerrigan. They planned to visit Washington on their wedding trip and then reside in Springfield. Miss McNiff is a Hudson native and former Boston clerk. Mr. Murdock works in Uxbridge and is a Maynard K of C member. The couple received numerous gifts and a post‑wedding party was held at the bride’s home.
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Gertrude E. McNiff
Main Street
Hudson
Francis P. Murdock
Maynard
St. Michael’s Rectory
Tricia McNiff
Thomas
Washington
Springfield
Miss McNiff
Bryant & Stratton’s
Boston
Maynard High Plays Loom in Second Annual Contest
Maynard High hosts the second annual play competition as townspeople gather for an evening of theatre. Students from various classes show talent and compete for top honors in a community event highlighting local performing arts.
Concord Elks hold first meeting under new Exalted Ruler
The Concord Lodge of Elks met in Monument hall with Exalted Ruler William Graham Murray presiding for his first meeting and announcing committee appointments. The King’s Daughters held their annual meeting on Lowell road with Miss Olive Hosmer in attendance. The Concord High School baseball team travels to Stoneham Saturday to play Stoneham High School. Fred Loftus reports to the Janette team in the Penn State League.
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King’ S Daughters
Olive Hosmer
Lowell Road
William Graham Murray
Concord Lodge of Elks
Monument Hall
Concord High School
Stoneham
Fred Loftus
Janette
Miss Ruth Horrocks Dies Suddenly at Brighams Corner
Miss Ruth Horrocks died suddenly Thursday at her home at Brighams Corner after a period of illness. The brief notice records her passing and notes her prior illness.
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Ruth Horrocks
Brigham’s Corner
Remembering Miss Horrocks a beloved Concord resident dies
Miss Horrocks born May 17 1888 in Fall River Massachusetts lived with family in Teveton and Arlington before moving to Concord nine years ago. She leaves her mother three sisters Mildred Mary Emma and two brothers John and William. A Christian Science service was held and she was interred at Pocasset Hill cemetery Turton Rhode Island. Her cheerful disposition and love for children endeared her to friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Horrocks
Christian'Science Church
Barnard Holliday Keach
Alfred Wheeler Stone
West Coricord Union Chrch
Chadwick
Concord
Mildred
Ludwig E. Heinz
Mary
Emma
John
William
Concord Parent-Teacher Association Hosts Musical Evening
The Concord Parent-Teacher Association postponed its regular meeting for a week and held a musical evening at the Trinitarian Congregational church chapel. The program featured Mrs. David Hawkins, Mrs. Seabury Short, Miss Marion Mansfield, and others performing vocal solos and duets with the Concord Musical Club providing entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Parent-Teacher Association
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Concord Musical Club
David Hawkins
Seabury T. Short
Marion Mansfield
Wallace B. Cunant
Henry P. Thorpe
Charles
Musicales and Meeting Notes From Local Group
The passage describes a musicale with guests Mrs Samuel Merwin Miss Pepper and Miss Katherine. Refreg were served by hostesses Misses Todd and Lamb. The next Parent Teacher Association meeting on the 20th will be the annual meeting with officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qarling
Samuel Merwin
Pepper
Katherine
Thomas Todd
W. Ng Lamb
Parent-Teacher Association
Community Players Attend Evening at Local Hall
A group of residents visited the new V hall where five model buildings stood on display. Hazel Buanchard and Houghton led the ladies admired the spacious wall and stage lighting. Refreshments and cakes were enjoyed after the event.
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ViSlieg
Dedbicu
Mer
Mars
Arthur Sianedurd Aglan
Ciwb
Mieanor
Smith
Alla Vuren
Hazel Buanchard
Houghton
Cure
T'Nere
West Acton Baptist Church Prepares Boy Scout Day
Rev. Arthur Jeffries led a large Sunday congregation despite bad weather. Next Sunday features Boy Scout Day with Scouts and troop leaders attending morning services. Jeffries will deliver a sermon and the Peoples chorus directed by Elsie Jeffries will perform. Evening will include an illustrated program.
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West Acton
Baptist Church
Arthur Jeffries
Jeffries
New, Peoples Chorus
Elsie Jeffries
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