Ladies of Relief Corps 62 Fair at I O O F Hall
Relief Corps 62 members plan a fair at the I O O F hall on May 1 with typical features and reader Mrs Maud Huntington Wenjamin among participants. Local attendance noted at Nellie Hansford Chis holm funeral in Concord on Saturday. formerly of West Acton. Federation meeting at G A R hall featured an illustrated talk on Milestones in Telephone History by G A Stevens Marlboro area manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Relief Corps
I. O. O. F. Hall
Maud Huntington Wenjamin
Nellie Hansford Chisholm
Concord
Federation
G. A. R. Hall
G. A. Stevens
Marlboro
Acton Eyes Dental Clinic Through Red Cross Plan
Acton Center announces the Red Cross will work to secure a Middlesex Farm Bureau Dental Clinic for Acton next fall. Parents’ support is urged as a meeting will be held to present the proposal. Nearby towns have benefited from the service and Acton’s children will receive needed care at normal charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Middlesex Farm Bureau
Acton
Dental Chiic
Farm Bureau
Train Schedule Change At Acton Center Station
W A Rayner is appointed to tend the East Acton crossing all week except late afternoons when Mrs Bean of Concord Junction relieves him. The Sunday evening Framingham to Lowell train now leaves Acton at 7 50 daylight saving time to keep within eight hour work shifts.
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W. A. Rayner
East Acton
Bean
Concord Junction
Rayner
N. Y
N. H
Framingham
Lowell
Acton
Community notices from South Acton church and clubs
South Acton updates note Mr and Mrs Emery D Lothrop plan Florida return late this week. The First Universalist Ladies Circle hosts a baked bean supper April 28 at 6 30 in the vestry, followed by an entertainment. A special church meeting April 29 at 7 30 covers constitution amendments and other business. Home Economics and Poultry Clubs join the Parent Teachers meeting April 28 at 7 45 in the school. Delegates Rev Ralph Barker Peacon Mrs Merriam and Ray Peeble attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery
D. Lothrop
Florida
First Universalist Church
Parent-Teachers, Association
Ralph A. Barker Peacon
Mraph Merriam
Ray K. Peeble
Meeting of North Middlesex Association at Harvard
The North Middlesex Association of Congregational churches held a meeting at Harvard on Wednesday, April 20, bringing together church representatives for discussion and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Middlesex Association’ of Congregational Church
Harvard
Special Town Meeting for South Acton II
A special town meeting is set at Acton town hall on Monday May 2 at 8 p m Articles include selecting a moderator. considering Chapter 240 Act of 1920 public regulation of Sunday sports and games. deciding on rebuilding the Powder Mills bridge and related funding. evaluating by law adoption and road repair provisions. precinct voting changes may be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Pageant of Spring shown by graded school children
The children of the graded schools were commended for their excellent rendering of the Pageant of Spring in Exchange Hall last week. Every child in the grades participated except a few kept from doing so by illness.
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Exchange Hall
Local Variety Show Features Notable Cast and Piano
The evening staged by William Soar and others showcased a large cast including William Toohey Louise Ineson Burton Bursow Winifred Mackenzie Esther McLaughlin James Edney Robert Lindblad Catherine Ward Isabelle Annis Margaret Heath Adele Hunt Florence Clifford Albert Tucker Irene Halberg Carroll Morse Edna Brill Esther Massie Gladys Sullivan. Ther gray played piano as proceeds fund building records.
Much Repair Work Needed Here in Acton Streets Rebuild
A special committee formed at the annual town meeting to oversee a $6000 project for rebuilding Prospect Street in South Acton Windsor and School streets in West Acton and a short North Acton road. The panel and selectmen met in West Acton with residents urging crushed stone use, which the committee endorsed noting any shortfall would be covered by regular road funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Street
South Acton
Windsor
School Streets
West Acton
North Acton
Windsor Avenue
Christian Science Lecture Trip From Acton Center
A barge will leave George Noyes' store in Acton Center at 7 Friday evening for a round trip to a Christian Science lecture. Fare is 25 cents. Ady
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Concord
George Noyes
Tore
Acton Center
Ady
Bedford News Roundup of Local Events and Games
Herman Schofield returns to duties with G A Skelton after a week off. Eastern Star minstrel show held in town hall. Fiske Bacon ill at home. Ranger club defeats Concord 16 to 11. Clapp oval prize contest held in high school with winner to be announced at June graduation. Bread and Sewing club exhibition in town hall. American Legion post dances planned for April 27 May 11 and May 25 with Moriarty’s orchestra. Ranger club hires plot on Concord road for ball field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiske Bacon
Albert R. Bacon
Fletcher
Ranger
Concord
Severs
Bureau of ‘Home Economics
Middlesex County Park Bureau
Anthony Hunt-Hamilton
American Legion No 221
Moriarty
Ranger Club
Concord Road
Edward Tackney
Local Moves and Weather Collision Report
Alden Flagg and family moved from the summer house of T Condon to their Strawberry Hill farm. Oliver Houghton, the longtime mail carrier, is recovering from a severe cold as his nephew runs the route. On Monday a storm caused Howard Billings to collide with a wool truck at the bridge by the Reformatory. both vehicles were damaged but no injuries occurred.
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Alden Flagg
T. Condon
Strawberry Hill
Oliver Houghton
Howard Billings
Altho
Heroes of 75 Honored as Acton Marked Patriots Day
Acton observed Patriots Day with bells at dawn and afternoon on April 19 honoring its 1775 heroes. Some residents attended Marynard’s semi centennial celebration and the Middlesex County CoE Convention in Somerville where Dr Francis Clark spoke on Christian endeavor. Delegates traveled by a special car from the district to Boston and Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Marynard
Frank’ Farrar
Velyn Farrar
Helen, Robbina
Imer Pedersen
Middlesex County Coe
Somerville
Francis Oe Clark
Christian Deaver, Society
Somerville English H
Boston
Maine
Elizabeth Tuttle
Con
Acton Achievement Clubs Demonstration May 4
Miss Margaret Rayner will head a free demonstration at the Acton Vestry on May 4 in aid of the Acton Achievement Clubs. Home Economics will show bed and bread making, Poultry Club will cover culling hens, with Mr Erickson and Miss Murdock from Amherst speaking about country work.
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Erickson
Howe
Amherst
Middlesex
Margaret Rayner
Acton
Murdock
Staate
Snow of the 19th Yet Fails to Hurt Blossoms
The report notes peach plum and cherry trees in full bloom along South Acton roads with pine background remained unscathed by Monday night snow the 19th. Apple buds suffered damage from recent severe cold snaps affecting nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tutte
South Acton
Mrs James Doyle Visits Reilly Family and Guests
Mrs James Doyle of Allston visits her parents Mr and Mrs Patrick Reilly. Guests include Mr and Mrs George Gauthier and Mr and Mrs George Williams of Marlboro, William Keefe and Robert Perley of Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Doyle
Allston
Patrick Reilly
George Gauthier
George Williams
Marlboro
William Keefe
Robert Perley
Lowell
James Reilly
Miss Ellen Amerault Hosts Fourteenth Birthday Party
Miss Ellen Amerault entertained schoolmates and friends at her home on Wednesday night for her fourteenth birthday. Music and dancing filled the evening with games and refreshments of ice cream cake and candy. Guests included Rena Carpenter Helen Connell Elizabeth Amerault Marian Pope Ella Kay Alice Manosh May Gladys Amerault Loretta Carr Dorothy Batchelder Roger Marshall Roland ertll Clifton Pope and Robert FP chorily.
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Ellen Amerault
Harber
Miss Amerault
Rena Carpenter
Helen Connell
Elizabeth Amerault
Marian Pope
Ella Kay
Alice Manosh
May
Gladys Amerault
Loretta Carr
Je“ White
Dorothy Batchelder
Roger Marshall
Roland.ertll
Clifton Pope
Rober FP Chorily
Meeting Plans for Local Grange at Town Hall
A permanent meeting place is sought with a regular session to be held at Town Hall. The local and Budbury Granges will neighbor for the gathering. Supper is planned to be served at 6.50.
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Budbury
Mrs Sidney to Speak at PTA Meeting
The regular Parent-Teachers Association meeting will be Thursday at 8 PM in Harv ey Wheeler School hall. Mrs Luella Sidney, district PTA councilor, will speak and welcomes a large attendance. Also includes local notices about selling farm and household items in nearby towns through April and May 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teachers’ Association
Harvey ‘Wheeler School
Luella Sidney
Parent-Teachers’ Associations
Sidney
Ayrave Armory Meeting Notice
Meeting notice states a trial meeting will be held at Ayrave Armory on Walden Street on Wednesday in May. Attendees include the Grangers and others seeking discussion in the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rd Donce
Wednepdry
Walden
Grangers
Spring blouse styles blend utility with fashion for busy women
The article outlines new blouse models for spring emphasizing practicality and style for professional women. Satin, taffeta, pongee and other sturdy materials are used for tailored tops to wear with skirts or suits. Features include Rus sian blouse inspired shaping, short peplum, adjustable girdle with satin balls, contrast bindings, and convertible collars with versatile sleeve and cuff details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoever
Womin
Chile
What Color to Wear for Red-Haired Women
The article advises red-haired women to choose colors that enhance their features. It notes brown eyes favor brown, blue with greenish tints, and black suits suit redheads. Green and jade green suit day and evening wear, with olive shades and jade greens recommended for variety.
Summer bonnet trends for babies in fine straw and mull
Summer headgear for babies features charming caps and bonnets made from fine straw braid or leggra with chiffon or sheer white mull. Lightweight, airy styles emphasize delicate textures and gentle protection in warm weather.
Dear Memories of Uncle John Sage of Slabsides
Washington notes recall John Burroughs the naturalist known as Uncle John who influenced Theodore Roosevelt against nature fakers. The piece recounts visits to Burroughs at Slabsides and talks with Roosevelt, praising his books Locusts and Wild Honey and Winter Sunshine and his taxidermy skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage of
Slabsides
Theodore Roosevelt
Edward
Clark
Washington
John Burroughs
United States
Treasury
Burroughs
Washington’ Fields
Treasury Lawn
John
Roosevelt
Everybody's
Joh
Twain
Panama
Yellowstone Park
T. R
Atlantic Monthly
Government
Biological Survey
E. W. Natson
A. K. Fisher
T. 8. Palmer
Theodore Roosevelti
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Ken Kling
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Petcvev
Hank
Hitt
Rey
Gowg
Dental Clinic
A. L. Silloway
Great
Maynard
Leo Comeau
Bedford
Herman Schofield
G. A. Skelton
G. L. Goodnow Hudson Road
So. Sudbury
Arthur Hindle
Maynard St
Maxwell
Elmst
G. F. Mulcahy
Otis Forbush
Mass
R. H. Hunt
Hunt
Isaac Barker
Ashland
Isaac F. Stone
North Reading
Ayrave
Fields
Burroughs the Loved
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