Local Social Roundup From South Acton Natives
South Acton notes show Mr and Mrs Charles Morris of Ashburnham visiting W S Fletcher family. Mrs Jackman of Springfield visits niece Mrs Joseah Evans. Miss Mary Armstrong travels to Lynn and Somerville. Miss Merriam to Winchendon for a week. Mrs Mary Pratt hosts sister Mrs Bush of Union. Mrs H L Jones trips to Buzzards Bay with Miss Delma L Fullenton of Maynard. Clarence Owens family return to Malatter with Louis W Currier and Donald H Currier. Edward F Pratt on a week’s vacation in New Hampshire. Irma Durkee Veet Acton attends Baill guest at wedding party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Morris
Ashburnham
W. S. Fletcher
Jackman
Springfield
Joséah Evans
Mary Armstrong
Lynn
Somerville
Merriam
Edward F. Pratt
Oro
N. H
Irma Durkee Veet Acton
Lige
Tome Ea
Willis Accepts Call to Pittsfield Me Pastorate
Rev Sidney J Willis formerly pastor here for eight years then four years in Bath Me has accepted a call to Pittsfield Me a large Universalist parish in that state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney J. Willis
Universalist Church
Bath
Pittsfield
Sister of Sergt. Austin Carey Killed in France
Mrs Arthur Lawrence learns her youngest brother Sergt Austin H Carey of Westmoreland Depot New Hampshire was killed in a battle in France. Local friends extend condolences and sympathy to the family in their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lawrence
Sergt
Austin H. Carey
Westmoreland Depot
N. H
France
Frontline News From Letters About Health and War
Harold Coolidge reports declining health yet remains on the fighting line while Howard Quimby sends word he has gone to the front. The notes reflect ongoing military service and concern for duty during the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Coolidge
Howard Quimby
Grard
No clear modern subject in this fragmented excerpt
The fragment discusses professional men and efficiency comparing a doctor with horse and buggy to one with an automobile. It notes the modern preference to arrive on time and sometimes arrive early rather than late, reflecting changing transportation and punctuality ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santer
Tony
Saving to Save the Country War Time Appeal
Paul M. Warburg argues that individual saving reduces war strain and boosts Liberty Loan funding. He illustrates how buying fewer clothes, especially a single $10 suit, frees resources, lowers imports, and aids military operations, urging every American to sacrifice for national victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Sam
Weekend Guests and Birth Notice in Bedford and Hartford
Bedford resident Eleanor McNamara visited relatives while George Cudahy from Allston stayed with Philip Wall on North Road. Mr and Mrs Myron Waite of Hartford Connecticut announce the birth of a daughter and receive congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor McNamara
West Somerville
George Cudahy
Allston
Philip Wall
North Rd
Myron Waite
Hartford, Ct
Severe Storm Crushes Lexington Area with Heavy Uprooting
A severe electrical storm last Wednesday caused widespread damage in the region. Dozens of trees were uprooted, power outages lasted all evening, and wires were struck by lightning. Electric cars could not run, risking hazards for travelers, with Lexington suffering the fiercest impacts to homes and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Mann mauled by bear at Lexington park
Carl Hulner of Billerica is hospitalized in serious condition at Symmes Memorial after a bear grabbed his right arm while he fed peanuts in a cage at Lexington park Saturday evening. Witnesses described intense excitement as the attack occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hulner
Billerica
Symmes’ Memorial Hospital
Arlington
Lexington Park
Hulner
Funeral Sunday for Mrs Oline Pfeiffer widow of Dr Immanuel Pfeiffer
The funeral of Mrs. Oline Pfeiffer who died here Thursday was held Sunday afternoon at her home on Main Street. She was in her 70s and widow of Dr Immanuel Pfeiffer who died here a few months earlier. Arthur A Marshall & Son of Lexington handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oline Pfeiffer
Mainst
Immanuel Pfeiffer
Arthur A. Marshall & Son of
Lexington
Acton Centre Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs William Livermore drives a new Ford around town. Mr Knapp of Revere visits with daughter Mrs French and family of Wollaston. Mrs N H Tenney hosts sister Mrs Laura Tirrell from Goffstown NH. A Phalen repairs at the South Acton grist mill for George Reed. Mr and Mrs Long and Mrs F S Davis tour from Weymouth to visit Mr and Mrs A L Noyes. Mrs James Wier of Somerville and grandson Roy Mason visit the Phalens. Raymond Farrar has enlisted in the Merchant Marine and trains at East Boston, missing church duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Livermore
Knapp
Revere
French
Wollaston
N. H. Tenney
Laura Tirrell
Goffstown
A. Phalen
South Acton
George
H. Reed
Long
F. S. Davis
Supplied pulpit sermon and sale notice from Miss Wyman
Rev Bernard Copping led Congregational worship in Bennington New Hampshire with a Deuteronomy 33 27 scripture. An auction in Woburn Massachusetts offers 14 cows and heifers 6 veal calves a milk wagon milk cans bottles and related items for Miss E L Wyman 46 Wyman St Woburn on Friday August 23 1918 at 10 a m Otis H Forbush sale crier Posters have full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Copping
God
Woburn
Mass
E. L. Wyman
Wyman St
Otis H. Forbush
Sale Crier
Local Visits and an Onsite Injury Report
Miss Mildred Soule of Manchester is visiting with Mrs Ralph Stone in South Sudbury. Mrs James Bartlett spent a few days with her mother in Chelmsford. Mr and Mrs Carlton Ellins are visiting relatives here. Mrs Fred Stone returned from Guilford Maine where her husband was called to Camp Devens as a musician. Frank Howe fell while carrying a roll of wire in C O Parmenter’s barn breaking his wrist and cutting his head. Dr Oviatt treated him and his son George, of Waltham, was notified to drive him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Soule
Manchester
N. H
Ralph Stone
James Bartlett
Chelmsford
Carlton Ellins
Fred Stone
Guilford
Camp Devens
Frank Howe
C. O. Parmenter
Mrs Stone Dies After Lingering Illness In Framingham
Mrs William Stone died Sunday after a lingering illness at the home of her daughter Mrs RE Brown in Framingham. She will be buried from her home here tomorrow afternoon. She leaves a husband a son and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stone
RE. F. Brown
Framingham
Will Lose Little Finger After Live Wire Burn
Fred Gardner, burned by a live wire, is recovering slowly and will lose his little finger at the second joint. Doctors say it will be at least three months before he can return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gardner
Local Notes and Visits Across Town
Henry Way struggles with a stalled telephone in his new house. Miss Gertrude Stone returns from vacation. Miss Hustin hosts guests from Michigan. Mrs Charles Phillips spent Sunday at Hampton Beach. Miss Mabel Comley enjoys Salisbury Beach. Mrs William Fitzgerald and son Edward visit relatives. Miss Mabel Grenier of Somerville visits friends. Mrs William Baldwin entertains sister and nieces from Washington DC. Mrs Campbell returns from Beckwith Farm. Several townspeople attend Red Cross entertainment at Camp Devens. Mr Rhodes sells the Dakin farm and moves out. Mrs Burwell's mother returns to Maine after seven weeks. Howard Davis, recent draftee at Camp Dix, NJ, comes home. Town residents attend Mass Agric College field day in North Lexington. Citizens urged by Food Administrator Endicott to conserve sugar for children and invalids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Way
Gertrude Stone
Hustin
Michigan
Charles Phillips
Hampton Beach
Mabel Comley
Salisbury Beach
William Fitzgerald
Edward
Mabel Grenier
Somerville
William Baldwin
Washington, D. C
Campbell
Beckwith
Red Cross
Camp Devens
Medical Corps
Rhodes
Dakin Place
Burwell
Hart
Maine
Howard Davis
Camp Dix
N. J
Market Garden
Mass. Agricultural College
North Lexington
Henry B. Endicott
Local Amateur Night Highlights At Lexington Park
A feature of the season at Lexington park Friday evening showcased fine local talent. Several cash prizes were awarded with Miss Ge Kelley of North Rd winning second prize for singing two solos Keep the Home Fires Burning and There’s A Long Long Trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Park
Ge Kelley
North Rd
West Acton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Miss Phyllis Quirk recovers from injury and visits with Miss Helen Dinsmore Migg Min and Charlie French at the beach Tuesday. Miss Margaret O Connell of Boston spends two weeks at home. Miss Jessie Knowlton enjoys a Boston vacation at home. Mrs Teele and daughter attend a Brookline New Hampshire funeral Thursday. Angie Knowlton of Lowell visits relatives. Vera Bradford of Shirley visits relatives. D S Kennedy and family vacation in Rhode Island. Alice Teele of Boston visits Edith Way. Frank Tasker Boot of Lynn spends vacation with Dr F B Tasker. A solo by Spayde of California at the Baptist church Sunday morning impresses with a fine contralto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Quirk
Helen Dinsmoré
Migg Min
Charlie French
Margaret O’connell
Boston
Jessie Knowlton
R.teele
Piv
Brookline
Angie Knowlton
Lowell
Vera. Bradford
Shirley
D. S. Kennedy
Rhode Island
Alice Teele
Visi
Edith Way
Frank Tasker Boot
Lynn
F. B. Tasker
The
Baptist Church
Spayde
California
Local Notes From Town War Addendum
Lieut Edward A Mead of the 47th U S Infantry recovering from a wound in France. Henry Bayeur promoted to sergeant with Co L 4th Pioneer Engineers at Wadsworth South Carolina. Richard D Freeman transferred to Camp Stuart Newport News with Motor Supply 419 Company 475. Company expected to move soon. homecoming uncertain. Foreman Frank Gallagher and West section work aiding Mr Pine. New arrivals in homes of Mrs Elwin Hollowell and Mrs F A Gallagher doing well. Private George Green visiting friends. still at Camp Devens awaiting change. Rev Barnard Copping preached at the center church. Harold Gallagher enjoying rides with his new car while Supervisor Armstrong Re Dept N Y N H ROR notes timekeeping. H E Goodrich busy with garage work and electric tor power lathe. Chester R Robbins, brother of Fre L Robbins, returned from Chi. third home visit since stationing in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A Mead
U. S. Int
France
Henry Bayeur
He Ig Co
4Th Pioneer Engineers
Wadsworth
Sauth Carolina
Richard D. Freeman
Camp Stuart
Newport Neva
Copany
Frank Gallagher
Pine
Elwin, Hollowell
F. A. Gallagher
George Green
Camp Devens
Barnard Copping
Acton
Bennngton
Harold Gallagher
Armstrong
N. Y
N. H
H. E. Goodrich
Chester R. Robbins
Fre L. Robbins
Chi
China
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Maynard Trust Co
Main St
Maynard, Mass
Savings Department
Maynard Block
George E. Hack
Maynard
New Idea Store
Fred Novocroski
Paul M. Warburg
Federal Reserve Board
Uncle Sam
Argentina
Chile
Peru
South America
Germany
War Industries Board
Food and Fuel Administrations
Capital Made Committee
Consulat
Department of
Bedford
South
Sudbury
Miss. Kelley
West Acton
Celery Plattil E. R. Teele
Bragan Farm Town Farm
Acton Gentre
W. A. Haynes
Dene Atlas
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