South Acton Boy Scouts Seek Community Support
Troop 1 of South Acton reports steady progress despite some winter attendance laps. Members celebrated Scout Anniversary week with a Mothers night and photos. the group plans a new scouting program and asks townspeople for backing to keep the organization active.
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Boy Scouts of
South Acton
Boy “Scouts of America
Ralph Samsell
Treasig
Ful- McGreen
Foley
Tuttle
Mc J. Smith
I. Smith
Jeannette S French Obituary in South Acton News
Jeannette S French longtime resident of Pawtucket and South Acton dies at her best years. She advocate for woman suffrage and was active in the W C T U and Daughters of the American Revolution. Funeral Monday at 11 at North Main Street home services to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre
Jeannette
South Acton
Benjamin French
Pawtucket
Daughters of the
Moncon
North Main
Emma Quinn
Universalist Church to Host Luther Morris Forum
A note announces a Luther Morris event at the Universalist Church with a men’s forum to be held at W Circle, focusing on school activities and related topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Morris
Wehool
Men’s Forum
Community Chorus Helps Sunday Service as Choir Absence
Thursday afternoon at 2 a chorus choir of young ladies furnished music during the Sunday morning service in the regular choir’s absence. The Ladies circle will host an entertainment on February 22 replacing the usual supper, featuring a literary and musical program followed by a historical pageant led by Miss Carrie Shapley and committees including Mrs. Walter Tuttle and Mrs. Arthur Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Shapley
Walter Tuttle
Arthur Jones
H. B. Willis
Congregational Church Prepares Lent Sermons and Services
Pastor Rev. Ralph A. Barker leads a Lent series with four sermons on The Christian in the Home School Business and Society. Sunday services begin 10.30 with school at 11.45 and 7 pm praise and preaching. Friday night prayer and social service at 7.30 on How Shall We Think of God. Bible passages Heb 4:1-18 and Acts 17:22-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Barker
Snow Storm Forecasts and Winter Remains Compared
Prophecy of 28 snow storms by spring cited from November papers stays near fulfilled with 25 snowfall days by February 10. Reader recalls winter of 1893 with heavy falls and March snows, and an old diary noting three feet of snow in woods and drifts six to 16 feet.
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Marén
Congregational Sunday School Reaches Armenia Relief Goal
The Congregational Sunday School and friends contributed 23 dollars to the Armenian Relief fund. Ten children delivered literature to parish homes, describing starving Armenian children and the urgent need, earning praise for their faithful outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Sunday School
Armenia
Died Sunday Walter I Young dies of heart disease in Boston
Walter I. Young native of Livermore Me died Sunday noon at the Homeopathic hospital Boston after years of heart trouble. He was about 50, worked as a wood turner for A Merriam Co for 15 years. Survived by two sisters his wife having died three years ago. Funeral from Congregational church with burial at Lowell. Lit. C of the Congregational church to hold a Friday vestry food sale. Cambridge hay barn fire causes 15000 loss at J Cushing & Gon stock.
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Walter I. Young
Homeopathic Hospital
Boston
Livermore
A. Merriam ‘Co. Ag
Acton Lodge
Congregational Church
Lowell
J. Cushing & Gon
Cambridge
West Acton Boy Reported Safe After Tuscania Torpedoing
Clifton BE Steele of Boxboro, son of Burpee P Steele, was aboard the Tuscania when torpedoed off the Irish coast last week and reported safe by the War Department. He enlisted in Co B 6th Battalion Forestry Regiment in Boston and served in Washington. His father helps lead American Forestry Unit 3 in Scotland.
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West Acton Bay
War Department
Clifton BE. Steele
Burpee P. Steele
Boxboro
Tuscania
Irish
Co. B
6Th Battalion
Forestry Regt
Boston
Washington, D. C
Burpee Steele
Scotland
Unit 3
Clifton Steele
20Th Regt. Forestry
London, Eng
Winona Rebekah Lodge Hosts Fort Pond Party
A Saturday 6 30 p m gathering of Winona Rebek lodge members and guests rode in a two horse sleigh driven by A H Perkins to H L Haynes Fort Pond cottage. The party enjoyed a warm welcome, hot oyster supper, sandwiches and coffee before an evening of games with numerous attendees.
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Winona Rebeklodge
A. H. Perkins
H. L. Hayne
Fort Pond
L Mrsa
Haynes
H.L. Haynes
L. W. Perkins
B .A. King
W. J. Smiley
A. W. Davis
Macomber
George
W C T U Meeting Reports Prohibition Efforts
The W C T U met at Mrs. Herman A Goulds home on February 5. Members heard reports on the West Somerville convention and a ratification banquet for patriotic membership cards. The group urges signing cards before mid February for Senate ratification. Mrs Rolfe won a silk American flag for best work in motherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Somerville
Senate
Guest Night Altered by Fuel Administration Action
The West Acton Woman's Club guest night was moved from Monday to Friday evening February 15 at the Baptist vestry. Perkins' trio will perform stringed tunes and Mrs. Cown, a Leland Powers School of Oratory graduate, will speak.
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State Fuel Administration
West ‘Acton Woman’s Club
Baptist
Perkins
Leland
Powers School of Oratory
Freight Train Wreck Delays Service After Wire Car Leaves Rails
A freight train eastbound derailed Thursday morning between five and six. A flat car carrying sixty tons of wire left the rails near W H Feele’s barn. The car tore down a switch and obstructed a crossing by Reed's mill. The wrecking crew cleared the site and trains resumed service after delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Feele
Reed’s Mill
Baptist Church Schedule And Town Meeting Notice
The Baptist church announces Sunday school 10 45 Junior Endeavor 4 p m Y P C U at 5 30 preaching 6 30 Rev Missirian. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Frank Moan of Auburndale visited friends. Acton annual town meeting set for March 4 warrant articles due to selectmen soon. Rev Johnson of Kansas guest preacher at morning service and union service at 6 in charge of H Benjamin Smith.
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The
Baptist Church
Missirian
Frank Moan
Auburndale
Acton
Mr. Johnson
Kansas
Newton Theological Seminary
H. Benjamin Smith
New Spring Hats At Dame Fashion's Latest Whims
A charm of new spring hat styles from Fullenton Hat shop on Main Street Maynard features hats priced from three to five dollars. Ladies, stop by the shop opposite the post office for the latest fashion.
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Dame Fashion
Atest
Fullenton
Local Town Officials Elected in South Sudbury Meeting
The chairman of the board of selectmen town treasurer tax collector assessor a member of the school committee one road commissioner library trustee constable member of board of health and auditor elected at the annual town meeting Monday last reside in this part of the town.
Schoolboard group weighs district consolidation and safer site
A five member committee including the school board reviews merging Sandham and Wadsworth districts on the State highway and the construction of a new, safer campus. The heavy automobile traffic is cited as a risk to students, prompting action.
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Sandham
Wadsworth
Crucifix Found In Ireland Likely From 18th Century
A man in Tyrone Ireland uncovered an ancient crucifix dated 1734 while laying a kitchen floor. The artifact, carved from a solid block of white oak and buried about 15 inches deep in clay, is well preserved except for some decay on the right arm of the cross.
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Tyrone
Ireland
Balay
Courage and Happiness in Burdens of Youth
Courage and happiness emerge from bearing burdens bravely as duties and loads fall on young shoulders. The piece reflects on how resilience grows through challenging tasks and steadfast spirit.
Acton Centre News and Local Upgrades Report
Leonard D. White of Clark College Worcester visited home last week. Lovi W. Perkins improved his house with four lighted windows replacing worn 12-light ones. A letter from H R Phalen notes the Ohio river packed with ice blocks up to 30 feet thick and water 8 feet above the danger mark. Concord school committee announces a tuition hike of 10 to 90 dollars for high school pupils, adding about 900 dollars to town school costs beyond the committee’s 21,812 dollar estimate.
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Leonard D. White
Clark College
Worcester
Lovi W. Perkins
H.R. Phalent
Ohio River
Concord School
Ice thick in Ohio River warns of flood risks
In a letter from H. R. Phalen of Berea College the Ohio River is reported with ice blocks and depths up to 30 feet in places. He notes the water rose eight feet above the danger mark at the time of writing.
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H. R. Phalen
Berea College
Ohio River
Lincoln Service Shifts to Missionary Union Program
A Lincoln service replaced the regular church schedule with an American Missionary association program. Congregational singing drew interest and a collation followed the service. An urgent invitation urged all to attend next Sunday's Go to church Sunday.
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American Missionary Association
True Patriotism in Schools A Red Cross Story
A junior Red Cross started in schools with 35 charter members. A boy eager to join saved 25 cents, his mother offered “I’ll give you me for every rat you can catch.” He trapped five rats, proving his dedication and earning his place in the Red Cross.
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Red Cross
The
Georgie
Red Cross Lectures Planned by Leonard D White
The Red Cross committee plans a three lecture series by Leonard D White of Clark College Worcester at the town hall on Europe. Proceeds from the lectures will benefit Red Cross work. Dates to be announced.
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Red Cross
Leonard D. White
Clark, College
Worcester
Town Hall
Europe
White
Acton Town Meeting Dates And Voter Registration Sessions
Acton Massachusetts announces annual town meeting on Monday March 4. A citizens caucus to nominate officers for the town election will be Tuesday evening February 19 at 7 45 at the town hall. Voter registration is scheduled for Precinct 1 at Town Hall February 23 from noon to 10 pm Precinct 2 at South Acton School House February 18 from 7 pm to 9 pm and Precinct 3 at West Acton Fire House February 21 at 7 pm to 9 pm.
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Acton
Town Hall
School House
South Acton
West Ae
Preparedness Fund Meeting Offered to All Women
All ladies are invited to learn how to earn one dollar and to attend a social at Mrs. Isabella Griffin's home. Attendees will discuss the method, then donate the dollar to the preparedness work treasury.
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Isabella Griffin
Ladies Celebrate Opened Quarters for Preparedness Work
About 20 women enjoyed the new quarters on Friday to advance preparedness efforts. An urgent invitation extends to all to come and help.
Miss Gertrude Davis Enters Simmons College for Nursing Course
Friends announce Miss Gertrude Davis began training for nursing at Simmons College on Tuesday. They wish her success in the chosen profession.
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Gertrude Davis
Simmons College
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Crawford
Main Street
Maynard, Mass
BOY Scouts
MAB
Jeannette S. French
Iniversalist Church
P. Qoulding Gouth
West Acton
Co. T. U. Meeting
Bernard’ Shaw
Man and Superman
South
Sudbury
Lincoln Service
Mass
Coffee Egister
G. A. Skelton Walcott & Company
Riverside Co-op, Association
H. W. Lewis C. L. Woodbury & Sons
Jd. Wadsworth Co
Bedford
Concord
Maynard South Acton
Hudson Northboro
Sinclaric
Fine Family Groceries
Riverside Co-operative Association
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