South Acton Church To Hold Food Sale Jan 4 1924
South Acton South Carolina church announces a food sale in the church dining room on January 4 1924. The list of hosts includes Mr and Mrs Craig Sweet and Mr and Mrs George Smith with other family members mentioned. The note thanks the postmaster and public for courtesy during the Christmas rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C
Craig Sweet
George .\. Smith
Rosanna Sweet
Percy Swee
Garfield
Concord Junction
Genie Fletcher
Mrooern
J.P Fletcher
Sudbury Christmas Socials and Local Notices
Sudbury and nearby towns celebrate Christmas with open houses and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs Ashad Elms enjoy Florida winter, while Miss Gertrude Stone returns home from hospital. Announcements note engagements, Postmaster speculation, and renovations on Now Sudbury property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashad Elms
Florida
Gertrude Stone
Tom Clark
F. F. Grey
Attend Anniversary of Golden Wedding
The Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Alden Clarke of Wathtam December 24 was attended by relatives here. Mr Harvey Fairbanks Miss Ida Fairbank and Mrs Charles hy Brackett of this town were among the guests. Mrs Clark was Miss Louise Fairbank before her marriage and was the daughter of the late Parker Fairbank. The couple enjoyed meeting relatives and friends on their anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Clarke
Wathtam
Harvey Fairbanks
M. Ida Fairbank
Charles Hy Brackett
Clark
Louise Fairbank
Parker Fairbank
Clarke
Maynard Noted Orchestra in Initial Appearance Here
Leon S. McCombe of New England entertainment promotes a Maynard debut at the New Ball Room Waltham Street. First act Paul Whiteman’s original steamship orchestra followed by Ted Wright’s Entertainers with nine performers and a circus act. Packages promise good music at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon S. McCombe
New England
Maynard
New Ball Room
Waltham Street
Paul Whiteman
McCombe
Ted Wright
McCoombe
Ocean Echo
Salisbury Beach
Hotel Somerset
Pine Echo Casino
Chain Bridge
Amesbury
North Shore
Maynard Grange installs officers on tenth anniversary
Maynard Grange marked its tenth anniversary with a special program on a Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows hall. Charles M. Gardner of Westfield, a former master of the State Grange, spoke and predicted 1924 would be a greater year for the organization. Gardner inducted officers including Irving Howe as master and announced the gift of a mahogany gavel set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Grange
Oddelows
Charles M. Gardner
Westfield
Wrnter
Neacional Grange
State Grange
Gardner
Grange
Alice Brown Howe
Irving Howe
Adelaide Sims
Alice B. Howe
Mary BK. Lawton
Mabel Bishop
Charles Shattuck
Ida Sweet
Edmund Whitney
Cifford Downey
Eva M. Smith
Irene Martin
Pomona
William Hayward
Ceres
Ann Coulter
Fiora
Elizabeth Hodges
Grace Burke
Frances Hawkes
Marshal
Lil- Yan Childs
Mary Wali
Wids
New Motor Fire Apparatus Arrives For Town
A Federal motor hook and ladder truck arrived Thursday and passed tests on steep grades. The old truck’s ladders and equipment were transferred to the new vehicle. The article notes strong public interest in a stage performance of The Chosen Prince at the Congregational church with two more installments scheduled for next Sundays at 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil
Johnathan
Cord Con cord Lodge elects officers for 1924 and plans Jan 10 installation
Concord Lodge No 212 elected officers for the 1924 year at a Thursday meeting. James Caldwell Jr. was chosen noble grand, Merton Leighton vice grand, John P. Allen recording secretary, Harrie P. Nims financial secretary, Frank S. Walker treasurer, and Frank Pierce trustee for three years. Installation set for January 10 with Dist Deputy Robert Lester in attendance. Guests from Gore Lodge Waltham and Lafayette Lodge Watertown. initiatory degree worked on a class. An oyster stew repast followed under W Lawrence. The initiatory degree is also planned for January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ODD Fellows
Concord Lodge
James Caldwell Jr
Noble
Merton Leighton
John P. Allen
Harrie P. Nims
Frank S. Walker
Frank Pierce
Robert Lester
Maynard
Governor Gore
Waltham
Lafayette Lodge
Watertown
W. G. Lawrence
Congregational Church Schedule at Barker Home
The L S C meets at Mrs. Ralph A Barker on Main Street. Thursday at 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm for preparatory service. Sunday 10 30 am worship with communion, 11 45 Sunday School, and 7 pm evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Ralph A. Barker
Main Street
Claire Scott Crowned New York's Prettiest Girl
Claire Scott wins a New York beauty contest and will be featured in a forthcoming film. The article notes beauty contests seek pretty faces and highlight her achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Scott
New York
Engagement Notice and Weekend Guests at Local Homes
Miss Geraldine Brock of the Boston School of Physical Education was a weekend guest of Miss Marian Derby. Mr and Mrs Frederick Ormond and daughter Mary of Lexington visited Mr and Mrs John E Loring. Mr and Mrs J E B Ruble announce the engagement of their daughter Alpha May to Mr George Manter of this town with the wedding date to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Brock
Boston School of Physical Education
Marian Derby
Frederick Ormond
Mary
Lexington
John E. Loring
J. EB. Ruble
Alpha
George. Manter
Ne Antouie
Forty Associates Hold Big Banquet in Cambridge
J Al Hennessey, John Witleran, Miss Elizabeth Connell and Miss Recina Connell attended the first annual banquet of the Forty Associates in Cambridge. Hennessey, president and toastmaster, introduced speakers including Charles McGine Democratic State Committee chair, Luke Shields secretary to Boston Mayor James M. Curley, and Boston lawyer John Francis Doherty. Dancing followed the entertainment and lasted late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. al Hennssey
John Witleran
Elizabeth
Recina Connell
Cambridge
Hennessey
Eremme
Charles McGine
Democratic State Committee
Luke Shields
James M. Curley
Boston
John Francis Doherty
Large Christmas gathering at Edwardsen home
One of the town’s largest family gatherings occurred at Mr and Mrs Andrew Edwardsen Laws Brook Road with twenty four seated for dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Edwardsen and eight at home plus Paul Edwardsen Paul Jr Howard Loring Edwin Edwardsen Freeland George Harold Platt Arnold Westrum Aime Leangen Theodore Nudsen Dagney Svendsen Mary McLeod Alice Fuller Catherine Drysdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Edwardsen
Laws Brook Rd
Edwardsen
Paul Edwardsen
Paul Jr
Howard Loring
Edwin Edwardsen
Freeland George
Harold Platt
Arnold Westrum
Aime Leangen
Theodore K. Nudsen
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Guy Bates Post
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Fighting Blood
South Acton
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Capitol
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Sudbury
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Fred Nicti
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Farquhar
Fred Gardner
Charles H. Way
Dibbasi
Visitation
Grand Marter
Santa
S.S
Henry Way
Obilia Cadieux
Marlboro
Leonard Stiles
Carolyn Watson
New Hampshire
Concord
WM. S. Hart
Wild Bill Hickok
Paramount Picture
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Viola Dana
Charlie Chaplin
Jackie Googan
Metro
Association Hall
Constance Binney
Gloria Swanson
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