Local births, hires, and community notices from Acton area
A. son welcomed at the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse Briggs on January 8. Mr and Mrs L A Stuart proud parents of a daughter. Evelyn Wilkins of Carlisle visited E I Blaisdell. George Cummings started winter work at Hall Bros Co mill. A F Perkins cut ice for Teele Bros ice house. The new teacher, a Miss, accepted a post as principal at Norfolk. Mrs Ella Burroughs installed Willow Rebekah lodge officers at Concord Junction. Acton Royal Arcanum members attended installation at South Acton with supper at N J Cole’s lunch room.
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Jesse Briggs
L. A. Stuart
Evelyn Wilkins
Carlisle
E. I. Blaisdell
George Cummings
Hall Bros. Co
A. Ff. Perkins
Teele Bros. Ice House
Mies’ Dultendy
Installations Highlight Isaac Davis Post 138 Officers
The annual installation for Isaac Davis Post 138, G. A. R., under Post Commander George Pratt, listed officers including S. W. commander George Towne and Samuel R. Burroughs as chaplain. The post commander-elect D. H. Hall and adjutant-elect were absent in Florida for winter. The Woman's Relief Corps No. 62 installed officers led by President Flora Chapin with Nancy S. Chaffin as J. V. president and Mary Holton as color bearer. A social hour followed with sandwiches, cake, ice cream and coffee, hosted by O. E. Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Davis
G.A. R
George Pratt
Stoughton
Herbert O. Holmes
S. W
iGeorge L. Towne
JVC
Samuel R. Burroughs
A. D. Holt
O. E. Preston
George B. Parker
James Carney
Job Dupee
QMS
George Ames
Lucius Hesselton
D. H. Hall
J. V
Hattie Maynard
Albertie M. Mead
Hattie Hayward
Gertrude Leignton
Mary J. Richardson
Angie White
Catherine Green
Fannie E. Wetherbee
S. Mary Holton
Katherine Sullivan
Melgina Littlefield
Isabella Kennedy
Nancy i
Preas
F. Whitcomb
Nettie Gardner
Post
Evelyn Knowlton
Opened Garage Revamps Cars in Local Shop
R W Foss opened a repair garage at W J downstairs with several cars already being overhauled. Foss, a 15 year Boston suburb chauffeur, brings car knowledge and a promising outlook for a fine business. James Be nere is employed at the shop.
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R. W. Foss
W. J
Butler Suffered Shoulder Break After Fall at Hall Bros
Mr Butler entering a door at Hall Bros Co slipped and fell striking his shoulder with a saw. He cut his face and arm, was dazed, and went home. Dr Tasker found a broken shoulder bone. A Mass General X ray confirmed the injury and he begins a short enforced vacation.
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Mr. Butler
Hall, Bros. Co
Mtil
Fie
Tasker
Massachusetts General’ Hospital
Community bake sale and supper planned at Acton Centre
Acton Centre residents report growing local support for fund raising by two women led groups. Mrs Maiomite and four helpers, Mrs Itle, Hattie and Martha Smith, Lenora, held a successful food sale at the Women’s Club on Jan 14. On Feb 3 at Town Hall, Mrs Hope Holland and a team including Bertha White, Francis, Alice Webster, and others will host a turkey supper to benefit the centre with plans set to announce the menu later.
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Acton
Maiomite
Itle
Hattie
Martha Smith
Lenora
Women's Club
Town Hall
Hope Holland
John
Bertha White
Francis
Alice Webster
Acy Plane
Maynard Citys Postal Delivery System Sought
An review by Postmaster A J Coughlin and inspector Rice of Maynard examines a proposed city delivery system. They surveyed officials and residents, with a questionnaire on houses and conditions. Rice plans to recommend installation to the Post Office Department, but timing and details remain unresolved.
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Jon
Ik Hi Rice
Postoffice
A. J. Coughlin
Rice
Meynard
Poe
Post Office Department
Adaemate Tars
Rogers
Washington
Atiow
Best
Maynard
Influenza Cases Reported by Physicians This Week
Several cases of influenza are reported by physicians this week causing disruption. The text notes it is not as virulent as last year and does not require extract laws. A Maynard physician discussed government prescription rationing with internal revenue staff, awaiting arrival of prescriptions for liquor.
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Maynard
Internal Revenue Care
Finance Committee Seeks Town Appropriations
A finance committee meeting at the selectmen's office discussed town finances and recommended appropriations including $55,000 for apartments, $2,000 for highways and cemetery purchases, and $1,500 for streets. The group urged funds for materials and services, noting similar past allocations and seeking steady support.
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D. Koo
Thomas F. Joshua N Jor
Harvey A. Ny
Alana
Stone Memorial Church Services and Activities
Reverend Alfred Wheeler Stone leads Sunday 10 30 am sermon The Part of the Whole and 7 pm worship with praise and sermon All ages attend church school at noon The new Women’s class led by Rev William J Batt meets with strong county support Young People meet at regular hours Intermed Society of Christian Endeavor official visits Sunday All welcome to midweek prayer and conference at 7 30 pm on Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Batt
Intermed Society of Christian Endeavor
Concord Junction Stars Shine in Lion and the Mouse
Concord Council K of G presented The Lion and the Mouse at Monument Hall on Friday and Thursday evenings. Miss Isabelle Reilly played Eudoxia with exceptional skill, praised for the remarkable talent shown by both actors and actresses.
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Concord Junction
Monument Hall
Concord
Concord Council
K. of G
Isabelle Reilly
Eudoxia
Shoe Mending at Home Gains Domestic Attention
A Chronicle item notes rising interest in home cobbling with technical classes in sewing, heeling and patching. Country women are quickly learning cobbling, and Lady Petre urges that home shoe repair be as careful as mending stockings.
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Petre
Condon
Chronicle
Playful Fathering Proposal Sparks Social Debate
A Bay City sociologist urges fathers to engage with their children through play and imagination despite energy costs of crime. The piece notes observed improvements among a family or community and stresses long term value of such interaction.
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Bay City
Indias
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