Acton social notes include welcomes and a minstrel show
Mrs W Crosby and daughters Mabel Carol return from Randall New York after a week with relatives. Miss Genie Fletcher Water town Miss Sophia Taylor Marblehead and Miss Irene Merriam Lynn teachers take a week vacation at home. Mrs Leonard R Wells ill at Washington's Birthday church improving. Acton Woman's Club to present a minstrel show at Town Hall Thursday 8 o'clock to raise funds for the New Club House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W ‘Rosby
Mabel
Carol
Randall, N. Y
Genie Fletcher
Watertown
Sophia Taylor
Marblehead
Irene Merriam
Lynn
Leonard R. Wells
Universalist Church
Washington
Acton Woman's Club
Mildred F. Dusseault
Sleighing Party Arranged By Misa Coughlin Delightful Trip
A sleigh ride to Chelmsford organized by Misa Virginia Coughlin ended with lunch and dancing then a late return Sunday. Attendees included Katherine McDonald Mary Gillis Blanche LeBlanc Virginia Margie Genevieve Coughlin Paul Carroll Coughlin James Sperens Patrick Foley Arthur Percy Johnson Maynard Thomas Connolly Charles Austin Joe Callahan Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Virginia Coughlin
Chelmsford
Katherine McDonald
Mary Gillis
Blanche LeBlanc
Virginia
Margie
Genevieve Coughlin
Paul
Carroll Coughlin
James Sperens
Patrick Foley
Arthur
Percy Johnson
Maynard
Thomas Connolly
Charles Austin
Joe Callahan
Cambridge
Mission Circle to Hold Food Sale and Lecture Series
The Mission Circle of the South and West Acton Universalist churches will host a food sale in the improvement rooms on Wednesday afternoon March 5 at 3 o’clock. Next Sunday evening at 7:30 Rev. Ch I A Haney presents an illustrated lecture on the film play Scaramouche at the Universalist Church. At noon to start the Sunday School hour he offers a short story talk on The Knights of King Arthur for the school, with slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
West Acton
Universalist Comrades banquet planned in Boston Club
A goodly number of men from Acton churches in the South and West plan to attend the annual banquet of the State Chapter of Universalist Comrades at the Boston City Club on Friday evening.
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South
West Acton
State Chapter
Universalist Comrades
Boston City Club
Bee Politician Lacks Sting in Public Service
A witty line notes a bee could not be a good politician since it can sting only once, implying preference for politicians who avoid harm and endure across many terms.
Humorous Snips on Waps Women and Lawn Ready Wit
A terse quip compares a wap with a woman noting a man’s discomfort in a new hat. Another jest says a truly helpful wife enjoys mowing the lawn as a lighthearted stereotype about domestic life.
Maynard Civil Service Talk Sparks Town Interest
A pending move to place town police and patrols under Civil Service draws attention as selectmen seek legal opinion. Chief Frank Binks declines reappointment after ten years amid salary abuse concerns while Deputy Chief Connors is favored for chief should Civil Service apply. The town awaits guidance from Atty Wilson and changes on the Fire Engineers board loom.
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Turice
Frank
Binks
March
Atty Wilson
Mcantime
John Connors
Connors
Maynard
Deputy Connors
Jack Connors
Board of Fire Engineers
Nicholas Driscoll
Ernest Rasmusen
Arthur Webber
Fred S. Cinnell
George W. Waterhouse
Owen Duggan
Thomas Collins
Maurice Connors
Wlter Phillips
Albert Fairbanks
P. J. Sullivan
Thomas King
CC. C
Concord Considers Sale of Municipal Light Plant for at Least 200000
The Finance Committee unanimously votes in favor of selling the Municipal Light Plant if a satisfactory price is obtained. They propose a five member committee to negotiate with Edison Electric Illuminating Co or another electric light firm and report to a special Town Meeting. The board notes the plant’s book value and net debt, with an estimated offer of 200000 cash and continued ownership of buildings and land.
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Edison Electric Iluminating Co
Electric Light Company
Municipal ‘Light ‘Board
Municipal Light Board
Ndt
Concord
Ig Ide
Onunicipal Light Board
Local Notes and Social Bits From West Acton
West Acton items include Blanchard updating his auto with a new snow device and the Ladies Benevolent Society sewing circle meeting at Mrs. Lois Cram’s home. Other notes mention a funeral in Fitchburg, farm sale to Leon Emeson, visitors Miss Ida Bridenback, Miss Susan Hager, and Miss Emma Cobleigh, plus local trips and a Russian Service with Baptism at the Baptist Church.
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Margorie Stearns
Katherine Kinsley
Elinor Swift
Fitchburg Normal Schol
Fitchburg Normal School
Harvard
Ayer
Community thanks for support after reunions
Heartfelt appreciation to friends and neighbors for kind help and beautiful tributes during recent events. Note to Mary Taylor as Frances Hogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Taylor
Frances Hogan
Don’t Use Steam In Your It Should Be Used In Yo
A fragmented text advises not to use steam in a product or process and insists it should be utilized properly by the user. The note is unclear about context but emphasizes correct application and avoidance of steam in unintended ways.
Local notes from South Acton and surrounding towns
Mrs Eva Sweet confined to home. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Cardinal in Ludlow Massachusetts last Friday. Mrs Alex Morrison and daughter visited relatives in West Somerville. Mrs James J Knight at Deaconess Hospital Concord last Tuesday. Richard Roche of Boston visited Charles Miles on Main Street. Troop 1 Boy Scouts to hold supper and entertainment March 11 at First Universalist Church vestry. Miss Agatha Richards Emma Nicolas and William H Nicolas of Boston were weekend guests of C H Miles on Main Street. Mr and Mrs H Chandler Wells of Watertown visited the Fletcher family on Prospect Street. Mrs Wells to stay this week. Those attending the Middlesex Local Union Christian Endeavor Convention at Maynard were Rev Ralph A Barker Miss Elizabeth Richardson Mr and Mrs Henry Capelle Mr Walter Welch Miss Olga Hazel Miss Eicel Granberg Florence and Minna Cross Ruth Fullenton and Mrs Eva Sweet.
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Eva Sweet
Joseph Cardinal
Ludlow
Mass
Alex Morrison
West Somerville
James J. Knight
Concord
Richard Roche
Boston
Charles Miles
Main Street
Boy Scouts
First Universalist Church
Agatha Richards
Mias
Emma Nicolas
William H. Nicolas
C. H. Miles
Middlesex
Union Christian Endeavor
Maynard
Ralph A. Barker
Elizabeth Richardson
Henry Capelle
Walter Welch
Olga Hazel
Eicel Granberg
Florence and
Minna Cross
Ruth Fullenton
Congregational Church Schedule Update
Reverend Ralph A. Barker presides as preparatory services occur Friday at 7 30 in the vestry. Sunday morning communion at 10 30 followed by Sunday School at 11 45 and Sunday evening service at 7.
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Congregational Church
Ralph A. Barker
John A. Finigan Auction of A H Long Farm Property
Personal property and farm equipment to be sold at Belmont Massachusetts on Monday March 3 1924 starting at 10 a m. The sale includes houses plots and extensive market garden tools horses harnesses wagons machinery and small goods from the A H Long estate. Cash terms with lunch at the farm. Sale proceeds at 80 Washington Street Belmont MA.
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A. H. Long
Washington St
Belmont, Mass
Massachusetts
Belmont
Mass
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Leonard Cousins, JR
Mase, Tal
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Concord Municipal Lighting
G. W. Hartwell & Son General Trucking
South Sudbury
L. Anderson & Son
Lanson
Gately Motor Company
Naylor Ct
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Maynard, Mass
Ford
Ford Dealers
South Acton
John A. Finigan
Concord, Mass
John W. Mara
Vermont Creamery
Swansdown
Ceylon
A. D. Macrae
Condon’s Market
Commonwealth Ave
Concord Junction
Vialle Motor Co
G. Walter Viaille
Trens
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Dodge Bros. Motor Cars
Walden Street
Carrie D. Marks
Bedford St
Commonweath Ave
Chiropractic
Freeman & Clancy
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