Town Hall Brightened by Lou Fullenton Paint Job
South Acton notes Lou Fullenton repainting the town hall at the Centre. Henry Cappelle suffers a wrist abscess. Walter Bird returns from Texas for his annual vacation and A Merriam travels to Meriden Conn. for business. Florence Tuttle visits from Detroit for the summer. Ww Merriam and Irene Merriam plan a Baker's Island outing. New gilt fountain signs in Exchange Square point to nearby towns and cities for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Fullenton
Henry Cappelle
Walter Bird
Texas
A. Merriam
Meriden
Conn
Congregational Church
Albert Willig
Watertown
Florence Tuttle
Detroit
Ww .T. Merriam
Irene Merriam
Baker's Island
Portland Harbor
Exchange Sq
West Acton Notes and Local Social Roundup
Sumner Teele and wife of Somerville were guests at W. H. Teele's home earlier in the week. Thomas F. Barnes returned to Somerville for the holiday and joined a parade on Monday. Fourty campers stayed at cottages owned by George C. Durkee and Richard George. Durkee of the Boston police is on a two week cottage vacation at Nagog Pond. D. F. Bryant and family from Vermont visited Mrs. E. H. Carey. William L. Tenney departed Saturday for two months of travel in Maine and elsewhere. Miss D. M. Pullenton promotes a money saving advertisement. George Blume and family with others left for Old Orchard, Missouri by auto after a fine time. At the Fort Bond Baptist picnic last week ice cream cones were served after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Teele
Somerville
W. H. Teele
Thomas F. Barnes
George C. Durkee
Richael George Durkee
Police ‘Force
Boston
Nagog Pond
D. F. Bryant
Vermont
Nellie Sullivan
Margaret McDonald
Old Orchard
Fort Bond
Improvement association trims shrubs at station for safety
The Improvement association thinned dense shrubbery that blocked the station and road, removing a danger for pedestrians from reckless motorists. Although many shrubs were cherished, safety first prompted the work, turning a hazard into a pleasing view.
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the Improvement Association
Big Car Collision Injures Driver Near Charlie Hunter’s Garage
Smith Finney narrowly escaped injury when a Pennsylvania man in a large touring car drove on the wrong side and crashed into Smith’s vehicle near Charlie Hunter’s garage last Wednesday pushing the car onto the grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Finney
Pennsylvania
Smith
Charlie Hunter
Reed loses finger in mill accident at Boston surgeon
George H. Reed had a finger amputated after a bad cut at the mill. Dr. Simpson of Boston operated, Reed suffers jackjaw and receives nursing care as villagers express concern for his swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Reed
Dr. Simpson
Boston
Reed
Acton Parade Highlights Village Sports Day
A large crowd at South Acton on Monday enjoyed a parade and various sports. Notable participants included the famed Acton band with Dr. Tasker Frits Oclschlegel Bertram B Hall Alfred Richardson Charles Wood and Arthur Whitcomb. Two additional drum corps players were Louis Urban and Hiram B Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Old Acton
Dr. Tasker
Frits Oclschlegel
Bertram B. Hall
Alfred Richardson
Charles Wood
Arthur Whitcomb
Louis Urban
Hiram B. Gates
Acton Constables Stop Reckless Drivers in Central Square
John McNitt and Charles Taylor, town constables, were stationed in Central Square Sunday afternoon to curb dangerous highway driving. Several cars were stopped for failing to blow horns or display licenses. The move, the first by the selectmen, earns credit to C. J. Holton of this village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNitt
Charles Taylor
Acton
Central Sq
C. J. Holton
Local visitors and holiday gatherings across Acton and surrounding towns
Mrs Amer LeClare entertains a Lynn niece while Raymond White of Stoneham visits Hugh Hodgen. Eva Brown of Lynn visits Cora Whitney. Hazel White travels from Stoneham to see Cora Fletcher. Percy Burns of Waltham spends the holiday with Acton and Roxboro friends. Clarence Owen of Medford visits sister Mary Owen. Hazel Stevenson and Arfige Stevenson of Quincy visit George Hodgen’s family. Leslie Willard of Gomerville visits Acton relatives. Henry Burke from North Adams joins kin for Independence Day. Milton Brown of Boston visits his uncle W. S. Pletcher. Rev Silas Dagcord Junc tional church to Miss D. Monton carly your at m. this tention to her advertisement exceptional, a Rev and le their Sour Me last week for a brief: 6 Acton fr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel White
Stoneham
Cora Fletcher
Percy Burns
Waltham
Acton J
Roxboro
Clarence, Owen
Medford
Mary Owen
Hazel
Arfige Stevenson
Quincy
George Hodgen
Stowrd
Leslie Willard
Gomerville
Acton
Henry Burke
North Adams
Milton Brown
Boston
Pletcher
Silas
Dagcord Junctional Church
D. Monton
Local Farm Move and Church Note Amid Road Collision
A farmhouse foreman and workers moved to the lange farm owned by Fred 8 Almy on Saturday. Rev Dr Brooks newly arrived pastor preached at Memorial church. Mrs Naugler with Clarissa Ailien and Albert visited relatives in Wellington PBI after a property collision on the state road near a watering trough caused extensive damage but no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Lange
Fred
Almy
West Wrentham
Dr. Brooks
Dorchester
Memorial Church
Stephen Naugler
Clarissa
Ailien
Albert
Wellington
Cord
Parade Carried Out Despite Rain in Sudbury Center
Monday's events went ahead with a rain soaked parade, two ball games, fireworks at Fairbanks field, and an evening in Sudbury centre town hall. The crowd praised the well planned program despite weather and last minute sports cancellations.
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Fairbanks
Sudbury Centre
Burr Earns Praise for Large Vote Count in Boston Journal Contest
Mrs. Bessie J. Burr deserves credit for securing 224 410 votes in the Boston Journal contest. It is regretted she could not have compensation for the personal labor she contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Bessie J. Burr
Boston Journal
New Tea Room Open at Bonnie Brook Farm
The Bonnie Brook farm opens its new team room Sunday with strong patronage. Owner Mr. Borden aims to attract substantial automobile trade and make it as popular as any on the state highway. The furniture and fixtures are neat and of the latest ceaden acmerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Brook Farm
Borden
Races and Fireworks Mark Fourth of July Events
Civic club members hosted morning road races with large attendance and an evening fireworks display that pleased all. Ralph L. Loomis, home from the west, directed the events and ensured their success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Ralph L. Loomis
Some Queer Doings On The Fourth Celebrations
Bells rang at midnight as Young American performed peculiar antics and barber shop locations were altered. Water wagon usage was extensive but no real damage occurred, and hope rests that the celebrants show more dignity in future events.
Gratitude From Sudbury Backers After Contest
J Burr thanks residents of Sudbury for ardent support during the recent contest BESSIR. He expresses appreciation to all who contributed and stood by him throughout the inquiry and outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Bessir
J. Burr
Fitchburg Defeats Marlboro in Rainy Semi Pro Match
Fitchburg led 4 0 after four innings, then held on to beat Marlboro 5 4 at Prospect Park. Reiger pitched for Fitchburg with support from McDevitt and Sullivan at the plate. Marlboro’s Rowe, Wilder, and Shaughnessy produced late threats, but Fitchburg stretched its lead to 5 3 before Marlboro added a final run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Sellers
Fitchburg
Marlboros
Prospect Park
Smith
Wilder
Marlboro
Rowe
Holt
Reiger
Fitchburg N. B
Raymond
Brown University
Cauley Clancy
McDevitt
Sullivan
Joe Martin
McGinn
K. Martin
Atom
Catley
Clancy
Ganzell
Halt
Bill Sweeney
Ingalls
Shaughnessy
Cauley
Waltzer
Fitchburg Eee
Eee
Neene Bh Po
McDevitt Cf
Egweeenes
Raymond E Eaeee
Setenee
J. Martin
Cauley Ss
Reiger P
Local Notices and Social Roster From Lowell Area
Town residents and visitors are listed with movements and visits. John Rafferty Jr moves to Mechanic Street. Miss Nellie Byrne vacationing at Fort Mes. local employees at Howe mill working three nights weekly. M J Buckley on annual vacation. Maude Lane holidaying with brother in Lowell. Timothy Cashman back in New York after holiday in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy J. Cashman
New York City
Acton Fourth program features varied athletic events
The big Fourth program showcased fat and ordinary races plus girl and boys events. Charles nosed ahead of two scratch runners in the fat men 100 yard dash while Harry Bresth of West Acton won the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Miss Hamilton won the girls race over eighteen and Frank Furbush led the wheelbarrow team. Annie Cahill took the fat women 100 yard, and Raymond Johnson won the 100 yard boys race. Haseltine Perkins caught the greased pig as fireworks ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
m @ Heath
Charles Nosed
Harry Bresth
West Actin
Miss Hamilton
Frank Furbush
Boxboro
den Cahill
Theron Lowden
West Acton
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Torrey & Inc
Walden S
Concord
the Actons
Carlisle
Bedford
Magna
Overland Delivery
Chalmers
Davidson
Cadillac
Studebaker
Torrey & Vialle, Inc
Lincoln
The
Actons
Ford
Overland
Walden St
Concord, Mass
Finney G
Green Stamp Store
F. L. Gile
Lexingax Road
P. Fairbank Moree
James T. Conners CO
Amer LeClare
Lynn
Raymond White
Hugh Hodgen
Misa Eva Brown
Cora Whitney
Caessey
Fitchburg Marlboro
Ganzel Smith
John Rafferty, Jr
Mechanic: St
Mr. and
Mrs. George Ae Ule Ace As
Nellie “Byrne
Fort Mes
Howe
Carrier M. J. Buckley
Worgesterterday
Ludovich
Esther Shaw
Lowell
Sebedel
Kirby le Workitis
A. Willard
Wypott Club
Gloucester
Rena Morin
Thomas Ip
Arman
John A. O'Connell
Plymouth
Michael Boise
Pats
Seiders
J Wann
Leon Nedreau
Lee Bean Tasne
Sona
Minn Ligstes
Martin
Rhe Piret
Spiriealet
Haves
Cbae
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