Acton Lodges Install Delayed to January Twenty Sixth
West Acton updates report Fred Whitcomb is recovering after his operation. Local families share milestones with new baby and visits. The joint installation of Acton lodge IOOF and Winona Rebekah lodge was moved to January 26. Armenian relief at bog Baptist church raised 78.50 with 26.00 from the Men s Baraca class. Albert R Beach and suite attended Concord lodge IOOF officers’ installation. Acton lodge members joined.
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L. A. Mead
Guy Mead
Philip Sawyer
South Acton
BE. Taser
Acton Lodge
IOOF
Winona Rebekah Lodge
Bog Baptist,church
Albert R. Beach
Concord
Concord Lodge
I. O. Oo
Rey
Ani
Maynard Lodge
Joint Installation Of Isaac Davis 138 and Ladies Relief No. 62
A joint installation was held by the G.A.R. and Women’s Relief No. 62 at 4G A.R. on Monday evening January 12. Officers were installed by Pratt of Stoughton with several members present and others absent, including SVC George J. Burroughs and R. Knowlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Davis
G.A. R
Women's Relief
A. R
Ing
on _ Pratt
Stoughton
H. Ae
George J
Burroughs
R. Knowlton
Holtsu
Job Dupee
George B Parker
C. E. Pres
Local Officers Installed At Worcester Event
The ceremony saw many named figures including Flora S Chapin Nancy F Chaffin Annie M Towne Hattie Maynard Fannie E Wetherbee Albertic M Mead Hattie Hayward Nancy Vose Ella Whitcomb Leighton Augie White Mary B Richardson May Holton K Sullivan G P Littlefield Isabel Kennedy. The evening concluded with a pleasant program and a collation for all attendees.
West Acton Woman's Club Hosts Presidents Day Event
Monday afternoon last week the West Acton Woman's Club observed Presidents Day with Mrs. George Minot Baker o. Concord president of the State Federation in attendance and giving a talk. Mrs. George Sheppard sang with Miss Irma Durkee at the piano. A reception followed for Mrs. Baker and other club officers. Lunch was served by hostess Mrs. B. E. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
George Minot Baker O. Concord
State Federation
George Sheppard
Irma Durkee
Baker
Lulu Clark
A. F. Blanchard
Lauran A. Brown
B. E. Hall
Home Fire Damages Parker Residence January 10
Fire at George B. Parker’s home was traced to a defective chimney, breaking into a chamber and scorching a bed. Neighbors fought the blaze to prevent further damage.
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George B. Parker
Self Helping Communities in Community Service
The piece argues against overbearing aid to Indians and for empowering individuals to help themselves. It cites War Camp Community Service’s lessons on leadership, autonomy, and a growth oriented, organized community life as essential for true social improvement. It emphasizes conscious readjustment of social relations and that community service should enable self effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viands
Moving Pictures Scheduled in Odd Fellows Hall West Acton
Fire crews responded to a blaze with smoke damaging the upstairs room and a still alarm sounding. The fire was under control when firefighters arrived. Movies will be shown at Odd Fellows hall in West Acton starting next week Friday January 23.
Easy to Raise Bandit Army
Man Lozado a Mexican bandit whose forces operated 1870 to 1877, sending guards to destroy banana crops to starve villages then recruiting hungry peons into his bandit legions. The Atlantic editor argues his tactics reveal banditry as a last recourse when sustenance fails.
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Manuel Lozado
Tepic
Nayarit
Charles Johnston
Lozada
Benito Juarez
Lerdo de Tejada
Porfirio Diaz
Guadalajara
Lozado
Sierras
Mr. Johnston
Maynard Triumphs In Fast Pastime Hall Clash
Maynard defeated West End 30 to 21 in a brisk basketball game at Pastime Hall. Maynard led 11 to 10 after the first period and pulled away with 16 points in the final stanza as Ammiott and Punch fueled the offense. Freeman starred for West End with strong shooting and defense while Steve Maley refereed to general satisfaction.
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Pastime Hall
West End
A. A
Maynard
Ammiott
Punch
Ebaskets
Walker
Freeman
Steve Maley
Genral
Trudeau
Stone Ammiott If
Freeman Walker
Bloom Sullivan
Riley Punch
Donnelley
Sullivan
Stone
Hloom
Riley
Aimmiott
J. S. Maley
Moore
Swerviing
Greshams Find Quiet Hope After Near Collapse
Arnold Gresham, once endangered by a speculative crash, narrowly escapes bankruptcy with help from daughter Marjorie and a hospital cure. A wounded stranger found near a quarry yields clues to exclusive grain-market data. tempted by profit, the father resists and completes a moral turnaround, crowning a suggested family future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Gresham
Marjorie
Mr. Gresham
Edna
Durham
Arthur Blake
Blake
Leaders Narrow Gap in Maynard Bowling League Standings
Maynard Bowling league shows Pawnee atop the standings with 35 wins and 17 losses, Middlesex close behind at 19 and 19, and M. C. A. A. at 20 and 14 as the race tightens. Allied Vets lead the second division, A. O. H. sits near bottom, Reds near last as the schedule halves. Matches this week pit M. C. A. A. against Reds and Pawnee against Middlesex in pivotal games.
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Allied Vets
Reds
Pawnee
Middlesex A
Middlesex
Mystery of Old Bubbles Reveals Molecule Size Clue
Philadelphia reports public release by Franklin Institute on soap bubbles lasting over a year under weight stress. Sir Dewar, renowned chemist, presents experiments showing bubble strength implications for chemistry and physics research.
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Philadelphia
Franklin Institute
United States
Sir Dewar
Han
Ye Ra
Guests of Los 4S Capt Johnson and Team Roast Lamb Supper
The Masonic club card tournament concluded with Capt Frank Johnson's group defeated by Capt Charles Keene's team. A roast lamb supper prepared by Fred Slayward capped the evening at Masonic Hall, while Chris Wilson's team posted 59 to 40 over Goettler's.
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Johnson
Keene
Masonic Club
Masonic Hall
Frank Johnson
Charles Keene
Fred Slayward
Naconst
Chris” Wilson
Frank Goettler
Wilson
Goettler
Crib
George Hooper
Christopher Wilson
Edward Hooper
W. Johnson
William Mann
O. Tucker
George Champagne
William Hooper
J. Coulter
J. Lent
R. Hartin
A. Hickland
George Meinness
R. Denniston
Frank Binks
Guillow
William Gates
Cribbage
G. Bradley
H. Clement
I. Binks
Joshua Edwards
T. Usher
EK. Wilson
Pitch
F. Hayward
J. Dart
F. Goettler
T. Wright
W. Hamlin
A. Dockerty
R. Jackson
George. Lawton
G. Hawkes
G. Stockwell
H. Larkin
C. Stockbridge
John Lawton
Concord Knights Edge Watertown K of C In Overtime
The Concord Knights lost to Watertown K of C 20 to 18 in an overtime thriller after an 18 all tie. Shanahan sank the winning basket four minutes into overtime as Hickson and Reilley stood out for Concord while Keefer and Shanahan starred for Watertown. Attendance was the largest yet this season and team work was praised as improving.
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Knights of Columbus
Watertown K
Shanahan
Hickson
Reilly
Concord
Keefer
Watertown
Middlesex Ice Hockey Ties Arlington After Overtime
Middlesex school and Arlington high battled to a 1–1 tie after two 16 minute periods and a 6 minute overtime at Middlesex rink. Otis scored for Middlesex and Bower for Arlington. Norris starred for Middlesex in a closely played contest with two substitutes used by Middlesex and one by Arlington.
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Middlesex School
Arlington High School
Middlesex
Otis
Rover
Bower Rover
Arlington
Tom Norris
Arlington Lockwood
Tobin Otis
Ec Lynch Norris
C R Bower
Pollard
Davis
Lw Bateman
Hadley Rogers
Bancroft Co Op
Sheehan Hiller
Haley Flint
Murphy
Bower
Fenn
Brown
Hopkins
Barry
Baldwin
Knights of Columbus Lead in City Bowling Standings
The Knights of Columbus bowling team defeated Concord Junction Catholic club four to zero to take the lead. Bon Sante Club remains in second place with Post Office Five close behind. Standings reflect a tight race early in the season.
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K. of C
Concord Juntina Catholc Club
Bon Sante Cing
Postoffice
Knights of Columbus Win In Bowling League
The Knights of Columbus defeated the Concord Junction Catholic club 4 to 0 at the local alleys on Wednesday evening January 14. The match produced a total pinfall of 1292 to 1213 with Joe Dee posting a 99 single string and A Loftus leading three string total with 280.
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Knights of Columbus
Concord Junction
Joe Dee
A. Loftus
Legion Team Triumphs Over Postoffice Five in League Tilt
The American Legion bowling team defeated The Postoffice Five 1275 to 1192 Monday evening. Emil Nelson led with a 102 high string and a 277 three string total. The K of C basketball squad plans a Friday game in Lowell and a Saturday clash with Dorchester club in town hall. Moving pictures will be shown in Odd Fellows hall West Acton starting next week Friday January 3.
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American Legion
Emil Nelson
K. of C
Lowell
Dorchester Club
Town Hall
Making a Killing from Elmwood Heiress Tale
Ezra Noyes gains wealth through stock manipulation after years of quiet scheming to win Verda Morton and secure Fairoaks. He shocks Elmwood by becoming mayor and bank president, while townsfolk debate his true cunning versus luck.
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Hiya Noyes
Withal
Ezra
Martin Dole
Twain
Martin Cole
Mr. Dole
Verda Morton
Verda
Fairoaks
Elmwood
Iizra
Stock Exchange
Morton
Martin
Ezra Noyes
General Morton
Judge
Benton
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W. A. Haynes
Fred
Whitcomb
William Newsham
W. A. Brown
Ureton
Odd Fellows Hall
Scientific Society
James Dewar
News OF the
L. Penniman
Western New Newspaper Union
Middesex
Cricket Club Five
Scienge
Los
Howard King
Concorde
OFC
Wright Reilley
Fitzpatrick
Maguire Bulger
Keefe O'Grady
Murphy Bowse
Reilley
Bulger
O'Grady
Bowse
Wright
Keefe
Maguire
McSweeney
Williams
LPC
Bon Sante Cinq Postoffice
Lincoln
T. Finan
James Dee
A. Loftus Us
Fallon
M. Bulger
Diskin
Comeau
Christian
Driscoll
Legion
Odd ‘Fellows Hall
West’ Acton
Western Newspaper Union
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