West Acton Social Notes and Vacation Happenings
Miss Gladys McGregor finished work in Boston last Saturday. Mrs. Earl Campbell of Perry Ohio visits sister Mrs. Eloca Philips. George Harmon of Somerville visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Amos Rines and Rev. and Mrs. Charles L. Pierce at Plum Island this week. Mr. Pierce plans August vacation. Edgar H. Hall returns from Five Islands Maine with foggy weather and a hot Monday, the hottest day he recalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys McGregor
Boston
Earl Campbell
Perry, O
Eloca ‘Philips
George ‘Harmon
Somerville
Amos Rmnes
Charles L. Pierce
Plum Island
Pierce
Edgar H. Hall
Five Islands
Hall
Enjoyed Auto Trip at Revere Beach With Notables
Two carloads spent Sunday at Revere beach with Dr and Mrs F B Tasker Mr and Mrs Earl Littlefield Mr and Mrs Everett Sanborn and Mr and Mrs Albert R Beach. A very pleasant time was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere Beach
F. B. Tasker
Earl Littlefield
Everett. Sanborn
Albert R. Beach
Boy’s bicycle damaged after car collision near church
Harold Philips found his new bicycle damaged on the curb near a Baptist church after an auto turned around and struck it. A suspected driver denied involvement and the wheel will be repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Philips
Baptist Church
Philips
Fishing Party Laughs at Two-Pound Bass Surprise
Rev Luther G. Morris Bertram EB Hall and Fire Engineer William J Costello set out on Lake Nagog in Costello s Flivver. A big bite by Costello turned into a comedy as Morris toppled overboard while others joked about a three pound bass that weighed a little under two pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther G. Morris
Bertram EB. Hall
William J. Costello
Lake Nagog
Flivver
Willie
Mr. Morris
Gypsies Pass Through Town Causing Flurry
A large group of gypsies visited town Saturday afternoon stopping in public areas to tell fortunes and shop for groceries. Stores watched them closely and they paid for items. S R Burroughs had a pocketbook stolen but recovered it before assistance was needed.
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S. R. Burroughs
Reputation Established for Blacksmith John T McNiff
John T. McNiff earned a reputation as a skilled blacksmith after traveling in his auto to Sherborn, twenty miles from Chelmsford, to shoe a horse for Mr. Dutton a local lumber man. The trip boosted his standing and brought him a joyful nod from friends.
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John T. McNiff
Sherborn
Mr. Dutton
Chelmsford
Jack
Whitcomb Abandons Maine Trip Due to Sudden Illness
Waldon E. Whitcomb, who planned a Maine trip with his wife and relatives, fell ill at the outset and has been sick for ten days. Dr. Tasker attends him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldon E. Whitcomb
Maine
Dr. Tasker
Camp life at Fort Pond exploits cottage stay
Mrs. Henrietta Gates and her son Ralph lead a group of eight boys enjoying camp life this week. They occupy Henry L. Haynes cottage as part of a royal good time at Fort Pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Gates
Ralph
Fort Pond
Henry L. Haynes
Preaching Schedule At Local Baptist Church
Rev. Fred MacDonald of Westerly R I will preach at the morning service next Sunday. The union service with the Christian Endeavor in the evening at 7 o clock will be conducted by Miss Laura Brown whose subject will be The Consecration of Friendship. Sunday Aug 18 Rev Teaac Grimes will be the preacher at the morning service. Friday evening will be the covenant meeting. The meeting Sunday evening was well attended when Miss Ruby Greer was the leader and a helpful meeting as Are Doing to Help the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred MacDonald
Westerly
R. I
Christian Endeavor
Laura Brown
Teaac Grimes
Covenant Meeting
Ruby Greer
Acton and surrounding residents noted in weekend gossip
Local residents and visitors are mentioned in a weekend roundup. Cram and Tasker trips, Wrights building a barn, families vacationing in South Acton and Newton, and various visits to Holden estate sites. Also noted are auto trips to Springfield, Kennebunkport, and Revere beach with multiple households cited.
Baxboro Camp Fire Girls Hold Lawn Party
The Camp Fire girls of Baxboro held a lawn party on the town hall grounds Friday night. A good turnout attended and enjoyed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxboro
Farmers Struggle as Weather Devastates Corn Crop
Farmers report weeks of cloudless skies turning to rain and loss of a large corn crop. Fred Whitcomb, known for a strong paying corn yield, has replanted with millet after plowing under the failed field. Only a small amount of sweet corn remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whitcomb
Lawn party fundraiser at St Bridget Maynard grows
A large crowd from here and St Elizabeth parish joined St Bridget's Maynard and local villagers for a three night union lawn party at Rev. Walter J. Browne's grounds in Maynard. Women from St Elizabeth, led by Mrs. William Benere and Mrs. O'Connell, contributed a fine quilt to boost finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth Parish
St. Bridget’s
Maynard
Walter J. Browne
William Benere
O'Connell
Stopover at Local Resort Ends With Heat Surprise
J. Foster and family drove up from Salem Willows for a Monday visit to enjoy the garden. They were surprised by the heat and planned only a brief overnight stay before returning to their Baker's Island cottage where the climate is cooler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Foster
Salem Willows
Baker's Island
Concord Junction social notes and local movements
Mrs Walter Wright enjoys Lake Nagog stay. I M Hay moves to 4 Crest St Concord. Irene Willis visiting Barrington R I. Pilling family weekend at Westboro. Messer guests in Hartford. Acton Centre lawn party draws locals. Clara Robinson hosted by Mrs J Boardman Groton. Panthers at Ply mouth weekend. Edgartown camping for Co Ti members. Marion Dempsey visits Hogan home. Wells and Hall families return from Gloucester. Ferris and Snow host weekend in Salem. Ben Lindsay returns from Michigan. Mary McGrath visits Prendergast home. Emily Carlson guest of Warren. Irving Amero congratulated on birth of son. Connors family hosts Waverly weekend. Mary Garvey returns from New York visit. Frederick Taylor back from Amherst camp wins M letter. Kingman family two weeks Fort Bond. Webbing factory near Blaine under construction by I R Beharrel. Ralph Hewitt vacationing in New Hampshire. New seven passenger Studebaker at Reformatory. stockade garage built.
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Walter Wright
Lake Nagog
I. M. Hay
Concord
Crest St
Irene Willis
Barrington
T. EB. Pilling and
Westboro
A. B. Messer
F. Rackles
Hartford
J. Boardman
Howard Wethydrbee
Arthur Small
Plymouth
Frank King
Nearpoint
Co. Ti
Edgartown
Marion Dempsey
Charles Hogan
Wells
A. Hall
Gloucester
F. K. Ferris
W.H. Snow
Salem
Ben Lindsay
Michigan
Mary McGrath
Niagara Falls
N. Y
P. Prendergast
Emily. Carlson
Parker Hill Hospital
G. Warren
Irving Amero
Fort Bond
Blaine
I. R. Beharrel
Ralph Hewitt
New Hampshire
Studebaker
Reformatory
Stockade
Catholic club keeps Friday dances in Warner hall
Dances in Warner hall run from 8 to 11 with no intermission and continuous refreshments by Charles Hogan. The Friday event drew a record 50 couples last week, as the Colonial orchestra of Maynard provides music for the Catholic club.
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Warner Hall
Charles Hogan
Maynard
Kelley constructs new house on Highland Street
M. J. Kelley is building a residence on Highland Street. John Manney of Lexington visits the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. McCaffrey as guests.
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M. J. Kelley
Highland St
John Manney
Lexington
New Barber Shop Opens in London Block
Tagliomonte moves into the vacant store on London’s block this week as fixtures are installed creating an attractive new barber shop.
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Tagliomonte
London
Westvale A A Defeated by Maynard All Star Team
The Westvale A A fell 12 to 1 to an All Star Maynard team at the playgrounds on Saturday afternoon. The locals played poorly with many errors and poor teamwork. E. McCarthy and H. Delaney pitched for Junction. Next Saturday Westvale A A will play Littleton.
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Westvale A. A
Maynard
E. McCarthy
H. Delaney
Littleton
Union Church Engages Prof Hannay for August Sermons
Union Church announces the month long return of Prof Neilson C Hannay as guest preacher. He is described as a capable educator and a forceful gospel speaker. All seats are free and worship includes Tuesday evening prayers praise and testimony at 7 30 with a welcoming social hour afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neilson C. Hannay
Blood Delights Crowd at St. Brigid’s Lawn Party
S. T. Blood was a feature at the lawn party by St. Bridget’s parish in Maynard on Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings of last week. His humorous jokes and inimitable characterizations drew continuous laughter with a large turnout each night.
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St. Bridget’s Parish
Maynard
Local Playground Outing and Upcoming Auction in Acton
Children from the local playgrounds enjoyed a Friday outing to Revere Beach with plans for a Lexing ton park trip this Friday. Otis H. Forbush announces an auction at Faulkner farm South Acton on Aug 24 1916 at 9 80 am featuring farming tools furniture and household goods from Mrs S B Campbell and late Mrs Harrington with posters for details.
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Revere Beach
Lexington Park
Otis H. Forbush
Concord Junction
Mass
Concord
South Acton
Faulkner Farm
S. B. Campbell
Harrington
Campbell
London
Sutton
Framingham Captain Returns From El Paso Furlough
Capt. Michael J. Dee returned from El Paso Texas with four companies of Framingham recruits. He enjoyed a 24 hour family furlough and went back to Framingham Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Dee
el Paso
Tex
Framingham
Dee
Public meeting to decide band concerts on playground
Citizens invited to a public gathering at the West Concord engine house Friday at 8 PM to discuss actions regarding band concerts on the playground. The meeting aims to determine further steps and engage residents in the decision.
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West Concord
Somerville Family Notes and Visits Reported
Sudbury Frank Hastings and family return from Maine. Miss Kendrick hosts friend Miss Dorothy Miller. Waldo Parmenter and family visit W. M. Parmenter’s Sunday. Alfred Haskell couple welcomed a son on July 27. L. C. Hunt of Roxbury in their new car calling on friends. William Stone relocating with relatives. Clarence Chickering returns to Amherst New Hampshire after visiting Roy Hawes. Frank Hadley hosts his brother Martin Hadley and Louis Wright of Waltham yesterday.
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Frank Hastings
Maine
Kendrick
Dorothy Miller
Waldo Parmenter
W. M. Parmenter
Alfred Haskell
L. C. Hunt
Roxbury
William Stone
Clarence Chickering
Roy Hawes
Amherst
N. H
Frank Hadley
Hadley
Martin Hadley
Concord
Louis Wright
Waltham
Baptism of the Holy Spirit sermon at M. E. Church
Rev. Claire G. Davis preached on Luke 24 49 and the promise of the Father with a focus on the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs Et ta Bent. a devotional service Friday evening will lead into an 80day hour of music and stereopticon views with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire G. Davis
Jerusalem
Etta Bent
Enjoyable Meeting at Sudbury Grange With Maynard Guests
Maynard Grange members visited Sudbury Grange for an evening program featuring readings by Mr. Stanley a vocal solo by Mr. Farrell and a duet by Mr. Sullivan. A short play about confidences in love affairs involved Frank Willis of Sudbury Grange who wooed one of the actresses. A fine supper was served by the social committee and about 70 Sudbury Grange members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Grange
Sudbury Grange
Grange
Maynard
Stanley
Farrell
Sullivan
Frank Willis
Ferden
Moore
Clark
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Elinor Clark
Newton
Mary J. Clark
Anna Wright
Alice Barnicle
George Towne
Esther Snow
Tyler & Upham Farm
Frank Upham
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W. B. Holt
Harry B. Holt
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Emma J. Hart
Medford
Virginia Sanderson
Webster Blanchard
Kennebunkport
Chas. Boyée
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Peterboro
Eugene Timery
Farnum
Springfield
Deerfield Valley
Henrietta Clark
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5. W. Clark
Everetta R. Sanborn
E.B. Littlefield
O. B. Detroit
McCone Bros
Concord, Mass
Union Church
Sudbury
M. E. Church News
Lion
Pittsburg
Lion Gas
Marlboro-Hudson Gas Co
Main Street
M. B. Church
Druccist
Main St
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