South Acton Notes and Local Happenings
South Acton notes report on town social events including an Congregational church entertain ment planned for January 29 and a valentine supper on February 14. Grandma White aged 93 celebrated her birthday with friends at School street home. Local workers painted the town standpipe and selectman Brown refinished the square fountain. Regulars include visitors from Brown University and Detroit, plus townsfolk updating homes and a typhoid recovery in Hartford.
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Lyman Taylor
Petersburg
Fla
Congregational Church
South
Acton
L. White
Grandma White
School St
Grandma
New Jersey
Russell
Howard Quimby
Brown University
James P. Brown
Our Square
W. A. Flint
Fanny White
Boston
Florence Tuttle
Detroit
Mich
Sidney Laffin
George Richardson
Crocker’s Corner
Harold Merriam
Bateston College
Payloreeper
South Acton Woolen Mills
Southbridge
Alex Nagle
Hartford
Conn
Surprise 20th wedding anniversary for Willis couple
About 100 friends staged a surprise party at the Universalist church vestry honoring Mr. and Mrs. H E Willis on their 20th anniversary. Rev S J Willis presented a keepsake box with six 20 gold pieces and 39 pinks as a token of praise, followed by refreshments and warm good wishes for many healthy years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. & Willis
H. E. Willis
Willis
Christmas in Exchange Hall Social Event Delights Attendees
The annual Christmas in Exchange Hall event proved one of the most splendid social successes. Attendees included people from Maynard Acton Littleton Ayer Fitchburg Stow and other areas. Poole's orchestra from Boston performed from 8 30 to 9 and a high quality program drew praise. Dancing followed until 1 with refreshments at 11 30. The event was supervised by Luther Piper Frank Hoitt Ralph Hastings and Ralph Piper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Hall
Maynard
Acton
Littleton
Ayer
Fitchburg
Stow
Places
Poole
Boston
Luther Piper
Frank Hoitt
Ralph Hastings
Ralph Piper
Acton Eyes A Baseball League In The Enterprise
Acton readers debate forming a town league amid strong local support for a baseball club. The piece recalls Acton's past success, rivalry, and capacity to host a competitive team alongside regional opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Worl
Maynard
Acton Slaughter Plant Dispute Clarifies Location
Acton officials publish a correction over a slaughter horses report. The horses were found at the Concord Junction rendering plant near Fitchburg tracks, not in Acton. Inspector Fobes and Dr. Tasker defend Acton health post and note Inspector Simpson refused to visit Acton. The Enterprise retracts and states Fobes’ finding is truthful and verified. For sale one second one horse sled Box 37 Acton.
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Acton
Archie Simpson
C. W. Jonald
Edwards
Simpson
Concord Junction
Hnosa
Concord
Fitchburg
W.M. McDonald
C. W. McDonald
State Board of Health
Fobes
Acton Board of Health
Concord Packing Co
Enterprise
Tasker
Thema
Inspector Fobes
State Board
Inter Fobes
Quote exchange from Puck on love and money
In a witty exchange Kitty notes that women love men for their deeds while Tom quips that men love women for their fathers' actions. The dialogue underscores gendered views on love and reputation.
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Tom
Kitty
Puck
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Sutter, Prop
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CRC
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Tere Spoor
Enon
Atwood
Soe
Canes & Agae
Hudhendey
Bedford
Norman L. Skene
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John Brown
Samuel Armstrong
Chas. H. Williams
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Henry A. Lawrence
John W. H.lawrence
Leominster
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Gambridge
Concord Enterprise
Selene
W. B. Rogers
Register
Maurice McWalter
Land
Holland
Scandinavia
Concord Jet
E. A. Comeau
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Studio Fir
Day Maynard
Church OF Christ
Scientist
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A. Fernald
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Charles Parker Tucker
t-Law
C. L. King
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F. H. Bryant
E. Boeske
Maynard Marble & Granite
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R. E. Hartin
Mgr
Dexter
Spinney
Concord Janet
R.F. D
Howard
Burr
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John J. Flannery
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