Community notes highlight local events and birthdays
South Acton residents report visits from Brown of Dorchester and sister Mrs. Fletcher. A Center trip saw “Among the Breakers” with positive reception. Susan Miles marks a birthday, and Mrs. T. M. McKenzie wins a sewing machine from Tuttle and Newton. Universalist supper praised for quality. Maynard's Masonry event draws crowds. Daniel Tuttle recovers from illness and marks a 70th birthday. Prof Green’s dancing class enjoyed by many. Mary Lothrop vacationing in Washington, D. C. Art Lecture by Henry Turner Bailey attended in Boston. Harry Mann purchases a car from Boston. Mrs. Frank Stiles and Gertrude visit Amesbury. Leonard Willard and Leslie visit Somerville relatives. Downing dies at Spring Hill after illness. Eben substitutes in market. A measles case reported on Railroad Ave. Gray hosts visitors from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Baith
Brown
Dorchester
W. Fletcher
Susan Miles
T. M. McKenzie
Tuttle & Newton
Universalist Church
Maynard
Daniel Tuttle
Igat
Green
Mary Lothrop
Washington, D. C
Glines
F. W. Brackett
Henry Turner Bailey
Art Museum
Boston
Harry Mann
Frank Stiles
Gertrude
Amesbury
Robert
Historic panel given at Concord Junction birthday party
At Master William P. Wright's eighth birthday on February 22 a ceremonial panel was presented made from a timber board of Fanneuil Hall. It includes inlaid G. W. initials, two flags representing Colonial and 1800 eras, and wood from famed sites such as the Old North Bridge and the Constitution. Reuben L. Reed crafted the panel and recounted the referenced history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Wright
Concord Junction
Fanneil Hall
Old North Bridge
Concord
Old Tea House
Boston
Old Long Bridge
Washington, D. C
Admiral Deweys
Olympia
Old Trehouse
Lexington
Hancock House
Reuben L. Reed
Bible class meeting plans social lessons and sermons
Sunday marks the second Bible class meeting in a prepared room. The pastor taught Make of the Bible and a course on The Life and Teachings of Christ as Applied to Social Problems. The evening sermon on Thy Will be Done drew strong interest and instrumental music accompanied services. The February W C T U meeting discussed Frances Willard life lessons. The bi monthly call meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 20 p.m. with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
S. A. Christie
Frances BE. Willard
Leap Year party and community gatherings at local church
The C E society hosts meetings with refreshments after. The Ladies' Social circle invites all to a free Leap Year party Thursday at 7 30. A Preparatory lecture on Demus is set for Friday at 7 30. Concord District Primary Union meets Saturday at 3 and Mrs Ware will speak. The Lord's Supper will be administered after the morning sermon and a Men’s Bible class message follows at noon. Evening sermons continue on the Lord's Prayer with Give us this day our daily bread as the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Society
Nicodemus
Concord District Primary Union
Universalist Church Notes and Y P C U Theme
Rev Willis preached on 2 Chronicles 15 7 with Miss Clara Leighton filling in for Miss Fletcher as singer. The men’s chicken pie supper was a social and financial success. Next Sunday the Y P C U topic is Some Universalist Women and Their Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Willis
Fletcher
Clara Leighton
Concord Junction
Among the Breakers Drama Impresses Acton Crowd
Miss Lizzie Edwards visited relatives in Haverhill last week. Mrs. Caroline Brown sailed from New York for Europe to see a critically ill sister. Roland Rikeman of Revere spent Saturday with Will Livermore. The drama Among the Breakers was staged in Acton town hall Tuesday evening to a full hall with strong leading performances and notable Mother Cary and Bruce Hunter portrayals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Edwards
Haverhill
Caroline Brown
New York
Europe
Roland Rikeman of
Revere
Will Livermore
Cary
Bruce Hunter
Star Orchestra Picks South Acton For Evening Feature
The Star orchestra of South Acton presented a well received program with young players and their instructors earning credit. The Grange met Tuesday in the town hall and a farce titled Popping y vroxy delighted the audience from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Orchestra
South Acton
Chas. Edwards
The
Grange
Middlesex C E Union meets in Shirley letters and socials
Reverend E Hayes attends Middlesex C E union convention in Shirley. Sunshine club hosts Washington's Birthday social at superintendent Mrs E C Hayes home. Communion of the Lord's Supper to be observed next Sunday after morning service. C E meeting led by Miss Elizabeth Edwards on Patience. Ladies' Church Aid to meet at 2 PM Thursday at Mrs F B Farrar's. Otis H Forbush auctioneer to sell farm stock and tools March 1912 for G F Dwight at Red Farm Wayland Mass with electric cars serving the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. (. Hayes
Middlesex, C. E
Shirley
Sunshine Club
E. C. Hayes
C. E
Elizabeth Edwards
Ladies’ Church Aid Society
F. B. Farrar
Otis H. Forbush
Acton
Mass
G. FE. Dwight
Red Farm
Wayland
Wayland and Cochituate
Maynard basketball draws youth on Monday nights
The Maynard village hosts lively Monday basketball games drawing local youth. A strong Washington’s Birthday wind toppled the school flagpole and felled a chimney at R. B. Moore’s residence. Waldo Littlefield’s carriage and auto shop opens March 1 by W. J. Costello of South Framingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Washington
R. B. Moore
Waldo Littlefield
W. J. Costello
South Framingham
Butler
John Taylor
Local notices and social updates from the village
Fright last Thursday due to a gale. Plays feature Bertha Cram Gladys McGregor in The College Chap. The West Acton Tennis club plans Mr Easy Manes Niece drama for Village Improvement society. Various residents mentioned with illnesses travel and church activities. Town meeting debate and electric car line influence noted. List of attendees and relatives concludes the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Cram
Gladys McGregor
West Acton Tennis Club
Easyman
Village Improvement Society
Odd Fellows’ Hall
John E. Rice
Linen Shower for Miss Helen Hall Marks Bridal Week
A pleasant Saturday afternoon hosted by Mrs. B D Hall featured a linen shower for Miss Helen Hall, fiancee of Dr. Fred Wilson of Beaver Pa. The Valentine party included a heart box unveiling, a dainty lunch, and verses on red heart gifts. Attendees included Mrs. D H Hall Mrs F R Knowlton and Mrs O A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Hall
Helen Hall
Fred Wilson
Beaver
Helen
Elizabeth
D. H. Hall
F. R. Knowlton
O. A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will Warren
Congregational Church
Universalist Church Notes
Chas. Woodward
Don Benere
Attleboro
B. L. White's
Stow
L. Pierce
Essex
Conn
Baptist Church
Thomas KE. Devane
Waltham
Mr. Watts
Lynn
Watts
Helen and
May Flagg
Virginia Sanderson
Elizabeth Burroughs
Etta Clark
Katherine Richardson
Jessie
Helen Knowlton
Jennie Durkee
Ethel Bruce
Groton
Elizabeth K. Paine
Alice M. Genther
Martha Houghtr
Valentine
West Acton
Finney & Hoit
South Acton, Mass
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