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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1914
Page
10
Local activity includes Miss Margaret Cummings lecturing on cradle songs of all nations with tableaux by Mrs. Alice Worcester Weeks and Miss Elinor Weeks. School holidays, Thanksgiving visits, and multiple residents’ movements are noted along with water and housing updates, church talks, and community events.
Local items report visits and family gatherings across Acton households including Holton Holt tons and others. Food sale benefiting the Red Cross is set for Friday afternoon at the Isaac Davis homestead. A whist party, lodge activities, and Thanksgiving celebrations fill the week with dances, sales, and community announcements.
The Thanksgiving morning service praised the Lord with brief sermon from Rev. C. L. Pierce and songs. A monthly covenant meeting is set for Friday at 7 30 PM. A free Africa lecture in the church lecture room at 7 30 PM features Rev. Morse and Africa curiosities from The World in Boston. all are invited and a collection will be taken.
Former Los Angeles resident Barrett died at a hospital on November 22 at age 64. He leaves a son, two daughters, and a brother and sister to mourn his loss.
South Acton reports a season opener next Tuesday as married and single men vie for first honors in the Maynard alleys. Last season the singles won by a slim margin and betting runs even as the new season begins.
Spofford Robbins shows marked improvement and will spend winter with his sister in Carlisle. Mrs Mary J Drysdale visits son John Drysdale in Lynn. Rev F W Tingley visited Rev Mr Howe of Groton while Rev F P Wood supplied the Congregational pulpit. Mrs H F Robbins visits relatives in Somerville. Miss Helen B Wood spent Thanksgiving at home. Mr and Mrs Joseph Welch had Thanksgiving dinner with daughter and family Frank Farrar. Miss Sara A Wood teaching in Wrentham spent Sunday home. Miss Sarah Wood returned from Camden New Hampshire for a short vacation. Mrs A A Johnston and her little daughter Helen visit from Edmonton Canada. Taylor Fletcher and wife returned to their winter home in Bos.
A quirky reading program features a segment titled A Man's Word with Miss Fitzwater and a specially arranged piece. West performs Baldwiny and La SEXTETTE from Lucrezia. An eclectic mix showcases readings and music in a single program.
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