Local notices and social updates from a New England town
Easter at home for Nelson Wombolt of Ghirley. Mrs H H Gardner visited Worcester. Raymond Gallant returned from Athol for the weekend. Baptist church meetings last week. Mr and Mrs A W Davis at funeral of George Keith in Concord Junction. John Collins of Brookline visiting Nellie Sullivan. Posters for a dig at Tyler and Upham farm Saturday. Mrs Edgar Harrod and children visited Mrs Frances Whitcomb and Isaac Davis. G A R plans auto trucks for Memorial Day cemeteries. James Richardson at New England Baptist Hospital with serious operation. Bi ner Weeks Ruth Pierce and Helen Reed attended a recital in Jordan Hall Boston. Mrs Bessie Owens visited by sister Mrs B C Brennan of Nova Scotia. Mrs Owens and Mrs Brennan visited Pawtucket relatives. Mrs Herman Chaplain entertained friends Friday afternoon with supper. Guests: Mrs Amos Rmnes, Mrs Chas Whitcomb, Mrs Etta Gates, Mrs Otis Mott.
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Baptist Church
A. W. Davis
George Keith
Concord Junction
John Collins
Brookline
Nellie Sullivan
Tyler & Upham
Edgar Harrod
Fast
Post
James &. Richardson
Ngland Baptist Hospital
Biiner Weeks
Ruth Pierce
Helen Reed
Jordan ‘Hall
Boston
Emerson School of Oratory
Bessie Owens
B.C. Brennan
Nova Scotia
Owens
Brennan
Pawtucket
R. I
Herman Chaplain
Amos Rmnes
Chas. Whitcomb
Etta Gates
Otis Mott
Teele Suffers Jaw Fracture From Horse Kick
E. R. Teele sustained a compound fracture of the lower jaw when kicked by a harnessed horse in a wagon. He was en route to spray trees at Fletcher Corner, South Acton, and was taken to Ham Hospital in Boston for two operations. He likely will remain hospitalized for some time.
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E. R. Teele
Whist Party at U A R Hall Hosted by Winona Rebekah Lodge
A Saturday whist party at the U A R hall under Winona Rebekah lodge drew attendees and featured home made candy and punch. Souvenirs were given to Dr Bta ples, Mr Lawrence, Mrs Burke, and Mrs W J Smiley, followed by dancing.
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U. A. R. Hall
Winona Rebekah Lodge
Acton Lodge Hosts 130 At Interlodge Odd Fellows Meeting
Acton lodge 203 I O F hosted Harvard Ayer Concord Maynard lodges Monday night. 130 members attended including 26 from Harvard 4 from Ayer 11 from Concord 22 from Maynard and 67 from Acton. E C Page acted as toastmaster with Arthur Lowden Carl Thompson and Warren as accompanist. Joseph Yarrick of Boston magician entertained guests before a banquet with coffee doughnuts cheese and cigars.
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Acton Lodge
Harvard
Ayer
Maynard
Concord
E. C. Page
Arthur Lowden
Carl Thompson
Warren
Odd Fellowship
Joseph Yarrick
Boston
Universalist Church Plans Annual Roll Call Tomorrow
Despite bad weather 125 attended Easter morning service at Acton Universalist church. Music featured Faster quartet with Elisa Fletcher and M. M. Gilman, organ by Shapley, Louden’s Easter music praised. Six new members received at close. roll call set for Apr 27 with supper at 7 15. Members from South and West Acton invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisa Fletcher
M. M. Gilman
Boston
Acton Universalist
South Acton
South
West Acton
Sudbury Notes On Diphtheria Quarantine And Local Goings On
Miss Josie Hayden visits Mrs Etta Bent. George Clarke entertains grandchildren. Tax assessors tour the town. The Sinon family quarantined for diphtheria. George Wilson ill but improving. Mrs Lawrence Hadhey learns of her sister's death. Henry and Mrs White to live with Eli Willis. Frank Davis installs hot water system for Henry B Rice. Myron Gawin and Gertrude Stone visited Hyde Park. Miss Marion Eaton weekend visit, then back to New York. Fred Robinson, sole inmate at town farm, moves to Charlestown institution for a new home. Eighteen towns represented. thirty five inmates enrolled.
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Lawrence Hadhey
Henry White
Eli Willis
Frank Davis
Jamaica Plain
Henry B. Rice
Myron Gawin
Gertrude Stone
Walter Lawin
Hyde Park
Eaton
Frederic Whiting
Marion Eaton
Water on for the Summer at the Centre Bubbler
The Centre bubbler fountain has been repaired and water restored for the summer. Officials say it is a great town benefit and warn that anyone who tampers with it will face punishment.
Senior Reception at High School Honors Attendees
The reception was a most enjoyable high school event with a tastefully decorated banquet room and full seating. The pastor presided and spoke, calling on Rev Geo Clarke, Rev Elbridge Whiting, and Principal Merrill. A violin solo by Mise Eaton, a recital by Miss Welch, and a quartet performance complemented the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Clarke
Elbridge Whiting
Merrill
Mise Eaton
Easter Concert at M. and Church Attracts Large Audience
The Easter service Hope of the World featured many children including Gertrude Christensen Ethel White Roy Hawes Basil Oliver Roger Thompson Gertrude Stone Harvey Hunt Edith Baldwin Ethel Baldwin Gordon Stone Edmund Stone William Davidson Lois Stiles Hazel Baldwin Violet Baldwin Roy Christensen Horace Oliver Leona Johnston Elsie Oliver Ralph Hawes Earle Baldwin Reginald Oliver George Moore. The pastor spoke and a good audience attended both services. A May 4 spring sale at the church will offer aprons confectionery and more with supper and a short farce. Memorial services for Mrs Lucy Seymore funding electric lights are set for May 7. Rev George Clarke has been reelected treasurer of the N B conference.
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Gertrude Christensen
Ethel White
Roy Hawes
Basil Oliver
Roger Thompson
Gertrude Stone
Harvey Hunt
Edith Baldwin
Ethel Baldwin
Gordon Stone
Edmund Stone
William Davidson
Lois Stiles
Hazel Baldwin
Violet Baldwin
Roy Christensen
Horace Oliver
Leona Johnston
Elsie Oliver
Ralph Hawes
Earle Baldwin
Reginald Oliver
George Moore
Clair G. Davis
Lucy Seymore
George Clarke
N. B.‘conference
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Early History Program
The Woman's Club met April 19 with a thought of the day and an entertaining program. Speakers Mrs. Samuel Gonders of Wayland and Miss Lilla Adams of Sudbury discussed early settlers and the formation of Wayland and Sudbury, followed by audience singing. Officers for next year were nominated: Mrs. Stiles, Mrs. Sanders, Miss Pillsbury, Mrs. Ames, and Mrs. Noyes. The next meeting on May 3 will feature children as guests with refreshments provided.
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Woman's Club
Samuel Gonders
Wayland
Lilla Adams
Sudbury
America
Stiles
Sanders
Pillsbury
Ames
Noyes
Whist Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Strahan
Mr and Mrs Guy C Strahan entertained about 20 guests at their Shawsheen Road home on Wednesday evening the 19th A jolly evening ended with refreshments and prizes for top scorers two gentlemen and two ladies plus awards for the lowest gentleman score and the lady with the fewest points
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Guy C. Strahan
Shawsheen Rd
Talk on Albania by Missionary Mrs Kennedy
This Wednesday afternoon Mrs P B Kennedy, a missionary to Albania, will speak at the Church of Christ on her experiences and reflections about that country.
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P. B. Kennedy
Albania
Church of Christ
Peg O My Heart Readings At Town Hall
Miss Hortense Creede presents readings from Peg O My Heart at the town hall Thursday at 8 PM. Candy will be on sale during the evening.
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Peg O’ My. Heart
Hortense Creede
Local Notices From Melrose And East Acton
Charles Baxter called on his father and sister last week. Miss Hews of Melrose visits Miss Charlotte Allan. Charles B. Davis, real estate agent, and Flora Reed visit her home. Leonard D. White of Clark Worcester spent Sunday at home. Richardson family return to Crocker’s Corner farm for summer. Pres Lent makes repairs on Meadow View for May 1 occupancy. L. Q. Anndon moves to East Acton to work for F. W. Robbins ice man. Mrs. Emily Davis of Weymouth visits Noyes parents. Mrs. John White improving and able to sit up part of time. Murry Brown family return to State Rd East Acton farm after Belmont winter. W. H. Kingsley begins cellar work for Arthur Tuttle’s house for Julian Tuttle. Joseph Welch, longtime Kingsley helper, ill and out of work. Friends hope for recovery soon. Mrs. Chester B. Robbins injures knee after a Boston street slip requiring a doctor.
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Charles Baxter
L. Q. Anndon
East Acton
F. W. Robbins
Emily Davis
Weymouth
A. L. Noyes
John White
Murry Brown
State Rd
Belmont
W. H. Kingsley
Arthur Tuttle
Julian Tuttle
Joseph Welch
Chester B. Robbins
Boston
Easter observations highlight children's performance at Congregational Church
The usual Easter exercises were observed Sunday at the Congregational church with fine children’s work and choir selections led by Prof. Dusseault and violinist Dorothy. At Richmond Kentucky on April 29 Prof. Harold R. Phalen of Berea college will present The Fundamental Principles of the Different Calculus. Walter Taylor replaces Wilkins as gate tender at Smith's crossing and Mrs Farrer leaves M. E. Taylor's service for Fitchburg.
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Dusseault
Dorothy
Mathematical Association of Kentucky Colleges
Richmond, Ky
Harold R. Phalen
Berea College
Wilkins
Smith's Crossing
Somerville
Walter Taylor
Farrer
M. E. Taylor
Fitchburg
Board of Health Meeting Officers Listed
At a board of health meeting held last Tuesday the officers were named as Chairman F. E. Tasker Secretary EB. C. Page Agent E. C. Page School physician F. E. Tasker M. D.
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Board of Health
F. E. Tasker
EB. C. Page
E. C. Page
M. D
Motz Cars For Sale Inquire About Exchange Options
Motz offers autos, horses, wagons, cows and hens as exchange. Touring car priced at 600 dollars, runabout 495 to 600, truck 500 to 600. Fully equipped with electric lights and self starters. Cars sold on time with delivery to your door and no freight charges. Tel 167-16. John E. A. Kéves.
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