West Acton Tennis Club Holds Fifth Annual Dancing Party
At I C O F Hall the West Acton Tennis Club hosted its fifth annual dancing party with about 100 guests. Frank Newell’s orchestra played while green seasonal decor brightened the hall. Matrons and guests gathered near the corner as Raymond E. Wright catered and served lunch for a memorable social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. O. F. Hall
West Acton Tennis Club
Frank Newell
R. Gates ‘Baker
L. A. Sebastian
Jeppie Knowlton
Virginia Sanderson
Raymond E. Wright
Sudden Death of Mrs C A Nelson in Boston
News of Mrs C A Nelsons sudden death at the Homeopathic hospital Boston shocks friends in South Sidbury and West Somerville where she lived with Mr and Mrs Nelson. She was the youngest of four children and died Thursday. Funeral service was held Sunday at 31 May st West Somerville with floral tributes from the Baptist church group and pastor class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Nelson
Homeopathic Hospital
Boston
Nelson
South Sidbury
Fileade
The
Baptist Church
Nelson Wag.g
Red Gidgs Club to Meet at Mrs Hall’s Home
The Red Gidgs Club plans a January 12 meeting at the home of Mrs. B L Hall and invites new members to attend. A Baptist sermon on stewardship was given on year’s end at the local church. Coal price fell to 9 dollars per ton with two cars arriving for the local dealer George H Reed last week. Richard Kingley of Cleveland visited his parents during a business trip for United Rubber Co. Postmaster James Kinsley and Mrs Kinsley attended Mrs O A Nelson’s Sunday gathering. Mrs Nelson, formerly from here, died suddenly. William Peele has been ill for a week and is being cared for by a trained nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Gidgs Club
B.L. Hall
T P Ce
Baptist Church
George H. Reed
Richard, Kingley
Cleveland
United, Rubber Co
James Kinsley
John Faylor
A. Nelson
Local Holiday Gatherings Report Winter Festivities
Edits recount visits by Edith Hunt and many locals over Christmas and New Year. Families from Sudbury, Lynn, Weston, Pittsburg, Medford, Boston and Northboro是d enjoyed meals, dances, school openings, and a Christmas tree event at the high school with readings and gifts. The Sons of Veterans hosted a dance. Santa distributed treats. a pastor received gifts totaling about 40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davis
Mildred
H. B. Rice
Rose Bowen
Lynn
S. J. White
Fred Hosmer
Weston
Hosmer
Christ
Richard Welch
F. E. Bent
William Ferden
California
Luman Conant
Walthard
S. D. Perry
Harry Perry
Northboro
Lawrence Hadley
Levi Wheeler
Frank Hadley
Newell’s
Parker Fairbanks
Loring Puffer
Everett
Miriam Kempton
Minerva Kempton
Medford
W. M
Clergy Couple Marries Then Returns From Wellsville
Rev. Claire G. Davis left Dec 26 for Wellsville Ohio to wed Miss Lyla May Riley on New Year’s Day. They are Wesleyan graduates who met during mission work in Delaware. Davis returned with his bride Jan 4. Sunday services featured Rev. R. H. Stone and Leon E. Hawes, with Myron Lawin leading Friday’s service. The Christmas cantata First Aid to Santa Claus drew a large audience and praise as the best in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire G. Davis
Wellsville
Lyla May Riley
Wesleyan University
Desan
Delaware
Sudbury
R. H. Stone
Boston
Leon E. Hawes
Myron Lawin
Santa Claus
Myra Fairbanks
Lois Stiles
Valentine
Marjorie Maginnis
St. Patrick
Arthur Thompson
April Folly
William Stiles
May Queen
Clara Christensen
Liberty
Ila Baldwin
Hallowe'en
Gertrude Christensen
Thanksgiving
Clarence Baldwin
S. Josephine White
Leonora Stiles
Death of John W. Garfield Remains in Concord
John W. Garfield died December 23 after a period of illness. Born in Concord 57 years ago, he lived here since childhood and ran a shop in South Sudbury. A respected mechanic, janitor of local church and library, devoted husband and father of three, he spent his last days in Westboro after hospital care. Interment in Concord followed his Christmas Day funeral conducted by Elbridge Whiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westboro
Concord
John W. Garfield
Hattie Plagg
South Sudbury
Anly
Garfield
Marlboro Hospital
Johnnie
Ella Sanford
Sherrold Garfield
Ferdys
Esmond
Elbridge Whiting
Holiday trip and town school closings in South Sudbury
Miss Hazel Whitney travels to Jaffrey New Hampshire for the holidays. Sandburn and Wadsworth schools close for two weeks with others in town. Wadsworth students attend exercises at the Centre school town hall on Friday. The Mill pond hosts many skaters enjoying the smooth ice. Frank H Parsons sells his 40 acre farm to Henry R Reed of Arlington with occupancy planned April 1. Parsons intends to leave town soon for another place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Whitney
Jaffrey
N. H
Sandburn
Wadsworth
Town Hall
Centre
Mill Pond
Frank H. Parsons
Foss’ Agency
Henry R. Reed
Arlington
Mr. Parsons
Death of Mrs Arvid Nelson at Framingham Hospital
The death of Mrs. Arvid Nelson at Framingham hospital last week saddened many friends in the area. She had been married about two years and enjoyed a pleasant home. Her husband deserves the sympathy of many acquaintances. Remains were buried in Cambridge, her former home, and the residence of her mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvid Nelson
Framingham Hospital
Cambridge
Woman's Club Christmas Party With Gifts and Carols
The Woman's Club held a December Christmas party with a gift tree, carols, and refreshments. Dr Kendall Smith will speak January 3 on making homes more healthful, with music and Rev George Clark presenting current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman’s
R. ‘Kendall Smith
Geo. Clark
Bedford Fox Hunters Hold 12th Midwinter Meet
The New England Fox Hunters Association opens its 43rd annual midwinter meet in Bedford January 8 1917 with headquarters at the Bedford house. Banquet at the town hall January 10 at 6 30 pm. Meet runs to January 13. Officers include President H W Hutchinson Peppermale and others from Watertown Exter Waltham and Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Fox Hunters’ Association
Bedai
Bedford House
Sly Reynard
H. W. Hutchinson
Pepperell
H. E. Hall
Watertown
L. B. Tilton
Exeter
N. H
W. N. Walling
Auburndale
H. A. Roak
Waltham
Treas
N. B
First Congregational Unitarian Marks 100th Anniversary
The First Congregational society held a special Sunday service at 3 o clock to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the present meeting house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Society
Unitarian
M U Defeats South Acton 86 Pins In League Meet
M U defeated South Acton by 86 pins in a league match at the local alleys on Thursday night. Ed Billet was the high roller for the meet. The score:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. U
South Acton
Ed. Billet
Roche High Roller Sees Holy Name Triumph in Alley Match
Holy Name defeats Red Sox on points after a balanced Wednesday league night at Lynch Bros alleys. Frank Roche led with top scores in both single and three string totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name
Red Sox
Lynch Bros. Alleys
Holy Namie
Frank Roche
Eagles Defeat K. of P at Local Alleys Match
The Eagles earned all four points and totals in a Thursday night bowling match. M. Lesage led in both the single score and the three string total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
M. Lesage
Middlesex Beats A. O. H. In Close Bowling Match
Middlesex with about 200 fans forced a two point per game split against champion A. O. H. but A. O. H. won the totals. Hugh Connors was the top roller of the night at Lynch Bros. alleys Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Lynch Bros. Alleys
Hugh Connors
Benedicts edge Single Men in tight match by one pin
The Benedicts defeated the Single Men in a closely contested afternoon bout at Lesage High School, securing the victory by a single pin in a hard fought match.
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Benedicts
Local Notes on Residents and House Repairs
Mrs. Hunter undergoes repairs on her house. Maud M. Miles serves as assistant postmaster here. S W Hall owns a newly purchased Ford automobile. A sister visited O F Nelson and wife last week. Mrs. Fredstone returned from a visit with relatives in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud M. Miles
Holy Name Societies Unite for Concord Junction Maynard Meeting
A large gathering of the Holy Name societies from Concord, Concord Junction, and Maynard met at Help of Christians church Tuesday evening. Special cars ferried members from other towns and Fr. Francis Cummings delivered the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Societies of
Concord
Concord Junction
Maynard
Christians’ Church
Francis Cummings
Inter-city bowling league standings show tight pack at top
Leaders are within two points of each other with A 10 H leading M A crowding them. Y M S C holds second as Middlesex stands fourth behind South Acton. Holy Name and Red Sox occupy mid and last places as teams prepare for upcoming matches and the annual banquet. High scores last week include Lesage 114 Killonen 113 Lent 111.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 10. H
M. A
Y. M
S.C
M. U
Middlesex
South Acton
Fagles
K. of P
Holy Name
Ath
Red Sox
Speck White
M. Lesage
H. Killonen
Lent
Glover
Ed. Billet
J. Billet
F. Roche
H. Prica
Wilder
Connors
Boeske
G. Lynch
A.whalen
Eagles
A. O. H. Wins Bowling Match by Two Pins
The A. O. H. team edged the Business Men by two pins to take three points at the local alleys Tuesday evening. Fournier led the single string while Jere Lynch topped the three string totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O.H. Just
Fournier
Jere Lynch
Harry Hebner to Retire from Competitive Swimming
Harry Hebner of the Miyois Athletic Club plans retirement from individual backstroke and relay events after a long season. The veteran swimmer, hailed as among the best in the nation, will focus on final team appearances this year before stepping back from all participation next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harry Hebner
Miyois Athletic Club
Speisis
Tillioig
of Hebner
Mats
Ita A. Wimaning
Irwin Recalls Niles Boner With Babe Danzig Base Chase
Arthur Irwin, former Yankee scout, recalls a famous baserunning miscue involving Harry Niles and Babe Danzig. Niles dashed home on a long drive only to be called out when the umpire ruled Danzig occupying second base, as per the official rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Irwin
Harry ‘Niles
Niles
Babe Danzig
Danzig
Ae Gan
Agine
Eleet
Fittleond
Mr. Danzig
Texas Baseball Records Highlight Lone Star State Feats
History shows Lone Star State players shaping records in the Texas League. Corsicana club claims consecutive wins while Austin posts long losing streaks. A Texas leaguer and Tris Speaker interrupt Cobb’s AL batting mark as a 44 to 0 shutout seems unmatched in the circuit. The Texas League, third oldest in the National Association, invites comparison to other leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star State Boye
Corsicand
Austin
Tris Speaker
Cobb
Knights of Pythias defeat M U in bowling league
At Lynch Bros. alleys Tuesday evening the Knights of Pythias defeated M U 4 to 0 in points. J B Lent led with high scores in both single and three string totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K of P
M. U
Lynch Bros
J. B. Lent
Organize College Bowlers in the West led by Chicago
Steps to form a college bowling league in the west with Chicago as the prime mover. Proposed members include Pur due, Northwestern, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Notre Dame, and possibly others. Chicago already hosts an intercollegiate league with top tenpin players.
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Chicago
University of Cone
Purdue
Northwestern
Illinois
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Notre Dame
Hans Wagner's Baseball Feats and Fantastical Miles
The fragment discusses Hans Wagner achieving 3,868 base hits in 10,198 plate trips and 8,368 first base trips totaling 303,120 feet. It muses on walks errors and compares future travel in baseball to reaching Mars, noting the playful impossibility of such distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Wagner
Hanus ‘Wagner
Wagner
Mars
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Pices of Tennis Club
Ernie Ee Cok
Ami
National Biscuit Company
Acton
Acton Lodge
William J. Simley
George F. Allen
Suite
Hudson
N. G
Everett R. Sanborn
O. G
W. B. Holt
Joseph Faird
Atks
Cor
Millard Arthur M. Whit
Albert R. Beach
Edith Hunt
King Philip’s Farm
J. S. Rice and Family
C. W. Rice’s
Leon
Hawes
Everett Sanders
Pittsburg, Pa
Sons of Veterans
Hattie Hunt Rafuse
Harvey Fairbank
M. E. Church
South
Woman’s Club
Bedford
B. Billet Ween
A. Whaleneee Eae
Vodoklys
Moynihan Peewee
Ryan Se
F. Roche Wee Ete
K. OF
Eagles Boulden Wena Teens
Nelson Wee Weet Ee
Bickford
Aen Eee
Peterson Eee
A. O. H. Won
A. O. H . Murray Wren
Connor
Lesage High Man
W. Lynch Eeteee
P.C. Lh O.m
Wrens
M. Asfersialtes Efa Facm
Y.M
Wagles
Business Men
Ste
J. Murray
J. J. Murray Fetes
Lynch
New York
Univ
Howe Penance
Lehigh
Uni
Fournier Ween
Glover Wee Eee Wee
U. of. Rocheste
Ogden
Rutgers Rendall
Stevens
Pennsylvania
Byrae' Bss
St.” Mary’s
Pittsburgh Boston College
Toane
Yale
Indiana Sea
U. of Virginia
Phelan
Amherst
Ashborn
Enaht
Princeton
Wash
Jeff
Irwin
Harry Niles
Texas Baseball
Penniman Penne
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