Local notes from South Acton and area
Miss Frances Hodgen returns home after teaching the school year at South Royalston. Mr and Mrs Harold Merriam of Wollaston visit friends here. Mr and Mrs Wm Libby of Lynn spend the holiday week with their niece Mrs Carl Flint and return home. Everett Reed has 48 hour leave from Camp Merritt to visit home and rest. Albert W Evans left Camp Devens and is presumed overseas. Mrs Lewis Willard and family join sister Mrs Laura Pratt and daughter at Fort Pond for a two week outing. Lillian Morrison travels to Asquam Lake Camp in Holderness New Hampshire for musical instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hodgen
South Royalston
Harold Merriam
Wollaston
Wm. Libby
Lynn
Carl Flint
Everett Reed
Camp Merritt
N. J
Albert W. Evans
Camp Devens
Preston Blake
Ed. Jean
Gertrude
Annie Benery
Levi Perkins
H. Hall
Gle Nichols
Lilla
Lower
Clara E. Holt
Maine
C. L Es
Baptist Society
Fort Pond
B. F. Townsend
Maynard
the Baptist Church
O. A. Knowlton
Knowlton and Hall
Charles F. Parsons
Baptist Church
C. J. Holton
Fiward Holton
Medford
Joseph Gallant
Scotland
Hail Bros. Co
B. A. King
Mary Armstrong
W. E. Whitcomb
Florence Hettinger
Virginia
Rodlindale
C. F. Hettinger
John Young
Dorothy Bradford
New York
Mark O’toole
Leominster
James Kinsley
Acton Lodge
Winona Rebekah
Lodge
Phyllis Quirk
Concord
Shirley
Thomas F. Nelson
Berkeley
Cal
U. S
Rainbow
Atlantic
H. Adams
Artistic garages may become stylish with proper design
Reader William A. Radford offers free advice on garage architecture and improvements. He notes garages are often ugly but can be integrated with homes using suitable style, materials, and ample light. emphasizes location near the house and fireproof construction with concrete floors and hollow tile walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Origin of gerrymander coined from Governor Gerry
The term gerrymander, linked to Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry, is traced to a 1812 redistricting map in Essex County. Benjamin Russell and Gilbert Stuart allegedly commented on a dragonlike shape, prompting a painterly joke that the odd figure became a common name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
United States
Gerry
John Fiske
Essex County
Benjamin Russell
the Sentinel
Gilbert Stuart
Military Enlistment Rules and Desertion Penalties
The text outlines U S army enlistment ages from 18 to 25 years with citizenship requirements, a three year term and pension eligibility after twenty five years, and severe punishments for desertion including two years hard labor, five years penal servitude for repeated offenses, and potential non prosecution after two years if the deserter hides in the United States. Widows receive $12 monthly with $2 per child until age 16. A return of a deserter yields a $50 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dixies Old Words Rejected for New Lyrics in Houston Post
The Houston Post notes a Cincinnati writer crafting new words for "Dixie" but discourages the effort. It argues the old tune stirs strong emotions and patriotism more than any fresh lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
Cincinnati
Antitoxin Production Reported Active Results
The Presna Medica in Buenos Ayres notes fine results using horses over ten years old for antitoxin production. The report claims these older horses outperform prior methods in unit yield and speed, suggesting a breakthrough in efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presna Medica
Buenos Ayres
Myra Surrenders to a Lake But Not to Conscience
Myra, frustrated by her husband Jim and craving escape, follows a handsome stranger from a suburban park to a moonlit lake. He speaks of a lost sweetheart and proposes tea and a row, hinting a life-changing afternoon may alter the tenor of Myra’s days. Her sister Helen returns to find Myra softened and away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra
Helen
Nell
Jim
Mercy
Lake
American Troops Earn High Praise at Chateau Thierry
Reports by the Daily Mail correspondent describe American units at Chateau Thierry displaying initiative and enterprise on a critical front. German losses are counted in thousands as Americans withstood gas and artillery while advancing across bridges and streets, inspiring both French observers and allied commanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chateau Thierry
Daily Mail
France
The
Mar
United States
Luneville
Toul
Montsec
Cantigny
Marne
Jaulgonne
John. R. Mendenhall
New Rochelle
Corp
George Wakerine
Peggy Becomes Red Cross Helper and Hearts Lawyer
Peggy, a twin to Billie, offers typing and phone help to John Carter the village lawyer. She donates by selling her hair for ten dollars, impressing Carter who realizes he wants her by his side. Peggy asks if she’s still needed, and he replies that he deeply wants her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy
Billie
Billy
John. Carter
Wilkins
Red Cross
John Carter
Jolia Carter
Congregational Church Announces Services and Theme
Rev. Ralph A. Barker leads morning worship at 10 30 with Sunday school at 11 45. Evening praise and preaching at 7. Friday prayer and social service at 7 30. Subject do ing more than the law requires Matthew 5 38 48. Union service last Sunday well attended with Rev R A Barker speaking on Christianity and Democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Barker
R. A. Bakfker
Enlisted Saw Mill Unit Soldier Reports U S Engineers
Word from Frank Greenough of Saw mill unit 3 Ardgay Scotland confirms enlistment in the 20th U S Engineers. After visiting relatives in London he proceeded to a training camp in Winchester England for further duties.
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Frank Greenough
Sawmill Unit 3
Ardgay
Scotland
20Th
U. S. Engineers
London
Winchester
Eng
Miss C Eliza Fletcher Joins Camp In Vermont
Miss C Eliza Fletcher remains at South Fairlee Vermont at the Quinnibeck vacation camp for college girls until September. An accomplished violinist she will serve as instructor on that instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Eliza Fletcher
South Fairlee
Quinnibeck
Miss Fletcher
Concord Junction at July Fourth Schoolhouse Exercises
West Concord community Fourth of July program on the schoolhouse lawn featured Fr. Kiley Rev. Stone and Rev. Wm. J. Batt with music by Miss Bowker Officer Taylor Kipling Recessional and the audience. G A R men in uniform sang John Brown's Body while Taps closed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Kiley
Mr. Stone
Wm. J. Batt
America
Local Social Notes and War Savings Totals in Acton
Acton centre residents host visitors from Weymouth Framingham Plymouth and Waltham. Miss Abbot Miss Davis Miss Robbins Miss Kimball and Mrs Noyes visit friends and relatives. Acton’s War Savings drive surpasses quota with 113 pledges on July 1. A camouflaged whist party for Acton Red Cross funds set for July 13 at the Tucker residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbot
Allston
Charles Baxter
Marjorie Davis
Weymouth
A. L. Noyes
Sylvia Robbins
Framingham
Ellen Kimball
Plymouth
Frank Davis
South Weymouth
Wilma
Colby
Chester
N. H
Acton
Acton Red Grass
George
S. Tucker
Sugar Cards for Caning Distributed at Red Cross
Residents seeking sugar for canning may obtain cards from Miss Charlotte Conant in the Red Cross rooms on Thursday. Cards should be procured before July 15.
Acton Community Notes and Local Notices July 1918
West Acton residents attend family visits and church events as summer activities continue. Farm work, haying, and home improvements fill daily life while local lodges host social sales and sunlit outings. Travel, wartime ties, and local auctions mark a bustling week in Acton.
Fourth of July Mill Whistle Prank Stuns Town
Noise and excitement erupted as the Halt Bros mill whistle blew during the Fourth of July night. Fire fighters led by B. A. King rushed to the scene, joined by W. J. Costello and mill owner B. D. Hall, only to learn it was a harmless prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bros. Mill
B. A. King
W. J. Costello
B. D. Hall
Parson to Preach at Exchange Service on Sunday
The Baptist Church schedules a Sunday program at 10.45 with Rev. Charles Parsons, pastor of Maynard's Methodist Church, preaching in exchange. Sunday school at noon, evening service at 7, and Friday 7.45 prayer and conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Parsons
Methodist Church
Maynard
Officers Installed at Carpenter Union Meeting
Regular union meeting at Magento Hall installed Alexander Espie as president Sidney Laffin as vice president Frank Aran as secretary Daniel Colbert as treasurer Walter Whitman as sergeant at arms Nelson Roeder as trustee and warden plus other officers. A collation followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter Union
Magento
Alexander
Espie
Sidney Laffin
Frank Aran
Daniel Colbert
Business 18 Good in Automobile Line Says Haynes Co
The W. A. Haynes Co reports strong business in autos with sales including a Chevrolet touring car and an Overland model. Ralph R. Robinson andCegeiant Carl pen and a two ton item are noted in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Haynes Co
Dusiness
To & Guillow
Carl Pen
Ralph
R. Robinson
Ee Puason
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South Acton
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Til
Eoin
Cong TL
Agnes Brogan
Western Newspaper Union
Paris
St. Louis
Emma Bracken
Mildred White
Congregational Church
Concord Junction
West Acton
Otis H. Forbush
Mass
Will
Bell
G. Bresth
Wiest Acton
Mags
Ine
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