Firecracker injury and bicycle giveaway noted in South Acton
Earl Reynolds Jr. was burned on the hand by a firecracker near the Field after a ball game in Quimby. Chief M. J. Skers helped dress the wound. A 7:00 PM bicycle giveaway drew a large Quimby Square crowd with Reed & Pine displays at local homes. A lumber yard fire at South Acton Coal & Lumber Company was extinguished by William and an extinguisher in his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Reynolds
South Acton Coal & Lumber Company
William
Waterhouse
Acton Town Hall Meeting Beside Sewing Committee Report
The town hall meeting was led by the Agricultural and Home Community Sewing Committee. After the session, Juvenile sports were enjoyed outdoors as Miss Julia Anderson, visiting with Mr and Mrs Pederson on Newton Road, was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Julia Anderson
Towns Ie
Pederson
Newton Road
Nazi Storm Troop Chief Planned After Boehm Execution
Viktor Lutze was named leader of the Nazi storm troops after Hitler deposed and executed Captan Ernst Boehm in a mass blood bath that swept across Germany.
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Viktor Lutze
Hitler
Ernst Boehm
Brown Shirt
Germany
Testimonial for N. J. Morton at Maynard Lodge Elks event
About 75 members of Maynard Lodge BPOE gathered at Qed Fellows hall for a testimonial to past exalted ruler Noble J. Morton. He received a set of Kroyden golf clubs in a brown leather bag presented by Paul Hilander with introductions by Joseph Schwab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Lodge
B.P.O.E
Noble J. Morton
Qed Fellows Hall
Morton
Kroyden
Paul Hilander
Joseph Schwab
Thomas Hart
P.E.R
Hudson Lodge
Andrew Raymond
Concord Lodge
Elks’ Club
V. F. W. Whist Winners At Maynard Post Event
A Maynard V F W whist party awarded a door prize to Mrs. Mary Kelly and multiple prizes to a list of winners including Amy Ryan Owen Franklin Sophie Walsh Hilda Fonsell William uk Bertha Bureson Harriet Pillman Mrs Burwood Mrs William Reid Isa Kelly and Lena Rodway among others. Bingo prizes went to Joseph Kugima Stella Kigima Henrietta Bamford Lena Rodway Harold Burrill Katherine Bariteau Hilda Fonsell and Michael Towler. A follow up party is planned for next Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kugima
Stella Kigima
Henrietta Bamford
Lena Rodway
Harold Burrill
Katherine Bariteau
Hilda Fonsell
Michael Towler
Maynard Bernard Green Performs At Boston Dance Recital
Bernard Green of Parker Street participated in a Boston dance recital last week with four dances including tap and solos. He was assisted by Miss Dorothy Arcana of Somerville and paired with Mr Richards in a Russian dance sequence.
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Maynard
Bernard Green
Parker Street
Boston
Richards
Green
Dorothy Arcana
Somer
Slimond Plans Fall Dance School Here
Slimond announces a fall launch of a dancing school offering ballroom and other fancy dances after a winter of lessons in Boston.
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Slimond
Boston
Mrs Jones 92 in Bedford birthday visit
Mrs Laura A Jones aged 92, one of Bedford's oldest residents, celebrated her birthday Monday at the home of her husband's niece Mrs William Burt during a visit in North Boston.
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Jones
Bedford
Laura A. Jones
William Burt
Boston
Vacation Bible School session closes with exhibits
Vacation Bible School at the Congregational Church led by Rev. A B Beckett and a corps of teachers concluded with an exhibition and exercises. Parents and friends attended to see the children perform and view handwork in the vestry including wall bookcases kits aprons dolls and cutouts. Certificates were awarded and a picnic to Barker Pond followed transportation by A Merriam Company.
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South Acton
Congregational Church
A. B. Beckett
Naomi
Ruth” Sage
Beckett
Louise Ineson
Lucille Hayward
Walter Cook
A. EB. Beckett
Ruth Flint
Kenneth Reed
Henry Capelle
Carolyn Tuttle
Carol Crosby
A. Merriam Company
Sudbury Woman Escapes Death After Auto Crash
Mrs Leon BE Hawes narrowly escaped death Sunday afternoon when struck crossing Hudson Road opposite her home. She sustained serious cuts and bruises but was resting comfortably at home. Sudbury Police Chief Hall is investigating the accident. Mrs Katherine Griggs, a well known social worker, is mentioned in connection with the report.
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Leon BE. Hawes
Hudson Road
Hawes
Hall
Sudbury
Katherine Griggs
Picnic Planning for Easy Summer Meals
Seasonal guidance from the Heinz Food Institute on preparing simple outdoor meals. Tips cover ready pantry stock, portable gear, and practical picnic menus with items like fruit cups, corned beef sandwiches, deviled eggs, lemonade, and canned beans.
Local Notes FromCenter Area Social Scene
Young Woman's Christian Association members and Evelyn Todd of Boston visited friends in the Center on Friday. Tuesday Club members and Mrs. Carlton W. Elims enjoyed cards and tea last week. Interest in a town swimming place faded with heat. Mrs. Horatio Whitney is ill at Marlboro hospital. Mrs. Mabel Moore has recovered enough to be about. Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel T. Loring attended races at Rockingham Park. Miss Joy Tufts hosted a Cape house party for Cathedral School students. Mrs. Harvey N. Fairbank and Mrs. Forrest D. Bradshaw vacation with families at Lake Winnepesaukee. Concord Road in Center to the Concord line improved. A chorus will sing Jolson songs and refreshments follow.
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Chriiatian ‘Association of
Boston
Evelyn Todd
Carlton W. Elims
Horatio Whitney
Concert Road
Sudbury Center
Marlboro Hospital
Mabel Moore
Concord Line
Funeral service for Mrs. Daisy Spinney at Mount Howe Chapel
Funeral services were held Saturday in the Chapel at Mount Howe Cemetery West Acton for Mrs Daisy Spinney of Boxboro. Rev A Torsteff led the service as relatives and neighbors filled the church to capacity. Mrs Spinney died Thursday at Massachusetts General Hospital after two weeks of treatment. She is survived by husband Rhea Spinney three daughters and two sons. Interment followed at Mouzi Hope Cemetery with arrangements by Guyér Fowler of Movnard.
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West Acton
Mount Howe Cemetery
Daisy Spinney
Boxboro
A. Torsteff
Rhea Spinney
Mouzi Hope Cemtery
Guyér Fowler
Movnard
West Acton Notables Take Pittsburgh Motor Trip
Mrs. Albert Lucot travels with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Littlefield for a two week vacation in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Marion Feltus hosts a third birthday party for ten children on the Fel las Some lawn. Mrs. R. B. Morse recovers from a fractured arm suffered at the family summer home The Acton at Salisbury Beach. Mr. and Mrs. George B. Holton visit with Mrs. Charles Holton. Rev. A. J. Torsleff attends Grange Go-to Church services in BrookLine. Gallant and Rita Fuller wed at St Beest s rectory in Maynard on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lucot
Donald Littlefield
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Marion Feltus
Church Street
Fellas
R. B. Morse
Acton
Salisbury Beach
George B. Holton
Millers Falls
Charles Holton
A. J. Torsleff
Grange
Federated Church
Brookline
N. H
Rank Gallant
Central Street
Rita Fuller
Peabody
St. Beest’s Church
Maynard
Treasure Hunt Among Grangers At Maynard Grange
The Maynard Grange plans a treasure hunt tomorrow night meeting at the Grange lot on Summer Street at 7 15. All who lack a car will also meet there. A program follows at Grange hall featuring a sketch by Howard Whitney Ina Edwards and Vera Saluski.
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Maynard
Maynard Grange
Grange
Summer Street
Grange Hall
Howard Whitney
Ina Edwards
Vera Saluski
Concord Rotary Club Installs New Officers in Novel Ceremony
The Concord Rotary Club held a luncheon at Colonial Inn to induct its 3 year old officers Eliot R. Howard becomes president succeeding Leslie Anderson. Payson True is new vice president inducted by Burleigh Pratt. Thomas Sanborn is secretary inducted by Eliot Howard. Hubert Wardwell Jr. becomes treasurer inducted by Payson True. August Zigler is sergeant at arms inducted by the former officers.
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Concord
Eliot R. Howard
Monument Street
Weealdens
Leslie 0. Anderson
W. Stuart Aller
Rotary
Beb
Payson True
Burleigh L. Pratt
Thomas L. Sanborn
Eiot R. Howard
Hubert M. Wardwell Jr
E. Payson True
August G. Zigler
Miss Frances Rose Resigns from Peter Bulkeley School
Miss Frances G Rose B E a graduate of Westfield Teachers College taught last year a second grade at Peter Bulkeley School before resigning from her post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances G. Rose
Gra Westfield
Peter Bulkeley
Mills Pace
George Hogan Confined by Illness in Department
George Hogan of the department remains confined to illness, with details sparse. The note indicates health concerns affecting duties and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hogan
M Prise
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World
South America
Japan
Haven
Fons
Berlin
N. J. Morton
V.F.W. Whist
Vacation Bible School
Josephine Gibson
Heinz Food Institute
Adolf Hitler
Paul von Hindenburg
Franz von Papen
Junker
Hermann Goering
Joseph
Friedrich Wilhelm
Hjalmar Schacht
Reichsbank
Munich
Reichswehr
Wille
Jolson
Service For
Grangers
E. R. Howard
Vnal Vergeant-At-Arms
Sopar Moed
Marlborough-Hudson Gas
Main St
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