Banquet and Program Held at Acton Event
A community banquet and program in Acton featured a comedy skit with wartime songs, colonial costumes, and readings. Local figures including Aaron L. e16.cher and George 1. sowne helped prepare the evening, with L. Aluen Johnson as accompanist and Mrs. Rolfe Bardbury directing. The dinner, planned by Mrs. Alberta Tuttle, highlighted a Civil War era flag crafted by a grandmother from Hallowell Maine.
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Kaipi Parker
L. Aluen Johnson
Rolfe Bardbury
Theros Lowden
John Udell
Viola Merriam
Janor Jones
Frances Hall
Marjore Jones
Richard Lowder
Frank Ucell
Richard Lowden
Alden Johnson
Mae Holton
Berram Hall
Alberta Tuttle
Hallowell
Local Notes From South Acton and Community Notes
Donald Fullenton and Frank Z Taylor underwent operations at Emerson hospital on Monday and are reported improving. Nelson J Cole was confined at home last week with a severe cold. The L S C of the Congregational church met at Mrs Sherman McGreen's home Thursday for a pleasant gathering. A vestry dinner last week was reported a financial success.
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Donald Fullenton
Frank Z. Taylor
Emerson Hospital
Nelson J. Cole
Congregational Church
Sherman McGreen
Congregational Church Plans Lent Services and Communion
Rev. Ralph A. Barker leads a morning service on Sunday March 1 at 10 30 with a Lenten sermon Prayer for Others. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the close of the sermon. A preparatory communion service is set for Friday February 27 at 7 o'clock in the vestry.
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Ralph A. Barker
Miss Mary Johnson Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday
Mary Johnson was honored at her sister Mrs Randall M Woodworths home on Central Street Thursday afternoon for her sixteenth birthday. A large gathering enjoyed cards and dancing followed by luncheon. She received many gifts from friends.
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Mary Johnson
Randall M. Woodworth
LET THERE BE LIGHT VOTE SEEKS 181000 POWER LIGHTS AT TOWN MEETING
Article 27 in the warrant to be acted on March 9 calls for installing 181000 power lights, six per village. Quimby Square, long poorly lit and seen as a menace, would gain better lighting citywide and be welcomed by residents and travelers.
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Quimby Square
Amherst college youth troupe shines at town hall show
A crowd filled the town hall gallery Saturday evening for entertainment by a company of young people from Amherst Agriculture College. The Acton Agricultural Association sponsored the event under George A. Richardson with Gow ard's consent. A greetings telegram was read by W. Stuart Allen as Middlesex Extension Service figures McDougall and Erickson attended, along with L. B. Boston and family from the State Board of Agriculture. The performers were praised for their excellence and the program called one of the season's best.
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Amherst Agriculture College
Hatani
Acton Agricultural Association
George A. Richardson
Goward
Messrs. McDougall and
Erickson
Middlesex County Extension Service
L. B. Boston
State Board of Agriculture
Testimonial Banquet Honors Campbell Speed Record
A program from a testimonial dinner for Malcolm Campbell of London celebrates his new world speed record of 245.73 mph at Daytona Beach. Speakers included B B Baggett, Gen Charles E B Jamison, and A M Taylor. The event at Ridgewood Hotel was arranged by Acton Agricultural Association winter residents and observed with dances and awards during the Barn Dance at Exchange Hall South Acton.
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Malcolm Campbell
London
England
Daytona Beach
Florida
Ridgewood Hotel
B B Baggett
Daytona
Charles EB. Jamison
U. S
A. M. Taylor
Campbell
Clarence N Goward
Acton Agricultural Association
Parish Reunion at Our Lady Help Of Christians Church
A parish reunion at Our Lady Help Of Christians Church West Goncord featured music dancing and readings. Miss Margaret Hearn directed the program with soloists Loretta Bee Elizabeth Hennessey and Rita Hill. Mass Alice Sheehan Joan Laverty Julia Dee sang and danced.
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Beyal
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Dua Bee
Margaret Hearn
Loretta Bee
Eluzabeth Hennesey
Wgir
Rita Hil
Mass Alice Sheehan
Lowell
Joan Laverty
Julia Dee
Elizabeth Connell
Mathew Steinman
Daniel C. Sullivan
De Souza Family Attends Funeral of Uncle
West Acton Mr and Mrs De Souza of Argon Street attended the funeral of Mrs De Souza's uncle conducted by Rev Hugo Perdelwitz former Acton pastor. Pauline Mead of New York visited family and sang with the old folks chorus at South Acton in a festive gown.
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Aringon Street
Brockwn
Hugo Perdelwitz
Acton
Pauline Mead
New York
Hobart Mead
South Acton
B. A. Smith
Worcester City Hospital
Ruth Feltus
Igeurs
Smith
Winnie Wamboldt
West Acton Baptist Church Lenten Services Readied
Arthur Jeffries minister schedules Communion for Sunday March 1 at 10 45 AM in the morning service The day also holds regular services at usual hours February 26 Ladies Circle meets led by Mrs W E Feltus Lenten Wednesday talks announced by the pastor with speakers including Rev Frank Littorin Rev Olof Johnson Rev Buell Maxfield and Rev Batstone plus a supper following the March 18 event featuring Rev Bimeer Murdock and others
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Arthur Jeffries
W. E. Feltus
Frank Littorin
Quincy
Christian Endeavor Chorus
Posts Plan Joint Sessions
Maynard Marlboro Hudson and Stow commanders plan joint gatherings inviting neighboring posts. The first get together will be in Stow at the town hall next Thursday evening March 5 with a four reel war movie, entertainment and refreshments. Maynard attendees should contact Commander Joseph P. Dineen by Sunday, March 1 for arrangements.
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Marlboro
Hudson
Stow
Bost
Joseph P. Dineen
Maynard Sheridan Couple Mark Silver Anniversary In Worcester
Mr and Mrs Fidgard Sheridan of Worcester former residents here celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at Mr Sheridan Sr and Mrs James Sheridan Sr home on Main Street. A family reunion followed with many Sheridan relatives present. Nat Cole, a noted local businessman, is seriously ill with pneumonia.
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Fidgard Sheridan
Worcester
Maynard Stuns Hudson In Midland League Thriller
Maynard High School defeated Hudson High 25 to 19 at Pastume Hall as Marlboro, Hudson, and Maynard share the Midland League lead. Reino Grondahl and seniors Gutterdge Hintsa and Warila starred for Maynard in a fast paced, physical game before a packed crowd.
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Warila
Cesario
Ralph Huston
Quntets
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Programs Won't Run
A Washington birthday program led by Edithr Prentis was canceled due to illness among committee members. Mizpah lodge plans a March 5 grocery whist. March 4 guests from Maynard O. O. F. invited. changes announced to April and May degree work and a later program.
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Great Road
Aunnela
Intertown Basketball League Sees Teams Dropping Out
The White Eagles and Steamrollers withdraw from the league as the remaining clubs face a disjointed season. Sa'sa's Market routed the White Eagles 38 16 and the Boys Club 67 20 to take first place. Johnnie Saisa seeks challengers while Steamrollers players join the Sheiks.
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Sweetheart Revue Delights Sudbury Grange Visitors
Maynard Grange presented the musical show Sweetheart Revue at Sudbury Grange last night with Maynard players drawing a big hand. A large local Grange delegation attended the event.
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Sudbury Grange
Sudbury
Maynard Players
Grange ‘Hall
Angier L. Goodwin
Melrose
State Grange
Pomona Grange
Grace Salloway
Laura Roe Mills
Grace Tucker
Ellen, Sheridan
West Concord Woman's Club Hosts Children's Story Hour
Josephine entertained child guests at the West Concord hall with stories and changeable pictures. She wore costumes of characters from popular children’s tales, delighting attendees during the Saturday afternoon event.
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West Concord
Josephine
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