Local Social Notes Highlight Sudbury Visitors and Travel
Sudbury couples Myron and wife visited Hyne Park while Mr and Mrs Edward Quinn welcomed a new son. William Law and Miss Jennie Harvey were guests of Mrs Lawrence at Hadley. The Lawins enjoyed a Maine vacation as the Fourth of July passed quietly. Miriam Kempton’s friends send remembrances from Crary Hospital. Frank Hastings and family vacationing in Chamberlain Maine. Hastings relatives from New York visit in their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Quinn
William Law
Jennie Harvey
Lawrence
Hadley
Maine
Miriam Kempton
Crary Hospital
North Dartmouth
Frank Hastings
Chamberlain
Hastings
New York
Auto Party Visits Armory and Enjoys Marlborough Entertainment
Mr and Mrs A N Young Fred Noyes and family R B Oliver and family Mr and Mrs J S Rice Chas Spiller and Miss Marion French formed an auto party bound for Lancaster They visited the armory and closed the day with entertainment at Marlbd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Young
Fred Noyes
R. B. Oliver
J. S. Rice
Chas Spiller
Marion French
Lancaster
Armory
Marlbd
Wayside Inn chapter meeting in Sudbury Unitarian church
The Wayside Inn chapter of D. A. R. held its regular monthly gathering in the Sudbury Unitarian church on July 1 with Regent Mrs. Nellie Rice Fiske presiding. A large group attended as members sang America and conducted a business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayside Inn
Unitarian Church
Sudbury
Nellie Rice Fiske
America
Sarah E. Pratt
Bessie Maynard
Horatio Hunt
Almira A
Ellen O. Clarke
Inez A. Perry
The
Alliance
Sudbury Woman's Club to Host Minstrel Lawn Party
The Sudbury Woman's Club plans a lawn party on July 21 at the town hall. The minstrel show, directed by Mr. Adams of Boston, will charge a small admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury ‘Woman's Club
Adams
Boston
Independence Day Celebration Amid Rain and Ceremonies
Rain delayed sports and fireworks but Acton area residents still enjoyed a large Fourth of July celebration. A bonfire atop Standpipe Hill lit the night as crowds danced in Exchange Hall until dawn. Prizes went to Acton Grange, Red Cross, Woolen Co, and local floats while Noah imitation wagons drew laughs. Weather prevented some events but races, tug of war, and a women versus married women softball game were held with brisk crowds and colorful parades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standpipe
Acton Grange
Red Cross
The
Woolen Co
Noah
E.C. Page
George Worster
Will Huntoon
Dids
Maynard Brass Band
Frank Holland
N. J. Cole
Maxwell
South Acton
Smith Finney
Edson Baird
William Franklin
Victrola Boosters
Jap Entertainment
Exchange Hall
John McCrossin
Earl Gore
Lawrence Clark
Ralph Goodell
Winona Hayden
Frank Rotch
May Donahue
Hope Kimball
L. Clark
R. Goodell
W. Huntoon
Baseball and bat games end season with wins and fireworks
Young players dominated the ball as the singles led 19 to 10 over the opposing team. Milton Kimball officiated. Married men beat the youngsters 6 to 5 with Moore and Jones as the battery. Beaver patrol defeated Eagle 8 to 6 with Stiles and Louden. Grand windup, Thursday night, features fireworks, a band, and a dance in Exchange hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xys
Milton Kimball
Moore
Jones
Roche
Hayes
Cahill
Boy Scout
Eagle Patrol
Merriam
Foley
Beaver Patrol
Stiles
Louden
Exchange Hall
Midweek Prayer Meeting and Sunday Services Announced
The notice schedules a midweek prayer meeting Friday night at 7.45. Sunday morning sermon at 10.30 by Rev Dr Rutan of Maynard. Evening service led by the pastor with Sunday school at noon and a C E meeting Sunday evening at 6.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutan
Maynard
C. E
Prolonged Visit Notes and Local Travel Rumors
Local notices list Rev. Russell Case off to Ashland Missouri for a prolonged visit with friends. Alfred Gilbert calls on his aunt in Exeter New Hampshire. Ed Holt, a Polish Woolen Co worker, breaks an arm at work. Various residents visit relatives and travel to Meriden Taunton Gardner Kennebunkport and Norumbega for holidays and errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Case
Ashland
Alfred Gilbert
Boston
Peter Dean
Ed. Holt
G.C. Turner
The
Woolen Co
Walter McNulty
Exeter
N. H
Frank Roche
Local Social Notes from South Sudbury
Miss Katherine Rogers visits Bridge water to see her aunt Mrs. Carter. Miss Pauline Miles hosting a young lady friend from out of town. Mr. and Mrs. A Rogers travel to Lynn in their new car. Forrest Bradshaw returns from Plattsburg New York where he trained with volunteers. Mr. and Mrs. J Moore and family return from a two weeks vacation in New Hampshire with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Rogers
Bridgewater
Mrs. Carter
Pauline Miles
Mrs. A. &. Rogers
Lynn
Forrest Bradshaw
Plattsburg
N. Y
Mrs. J. Moore
Mr. Moore
New Hampshire
Heavy rains threaten crops and hay growth this season
The article notes unusually heavy grass growth hampered by persistent rains and limited good hay weather. Other crops face similar setbacks as farmers struggle to protect yields.
Mrs Lydia G Raymond Leases Land To Mr Borden For Hay Farm
Mrs Lydia G Raymond has leased her land to Mr Borden of Bonnie Brook Farms for a hay operation. The property has long been regarded as one of the town’s best and is expected to see improved crops as Mr Borden develops it.
Stolen Auto Report In Brookline Tour Plans
Mr and Mrs George B Moore of this village planned a tour to Kennebunk Maine invited by the former's brother in Brookline. They received word the high priced automobile was stolen from the route and no trace of the thief has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Moore
Brookine
Kennebunk
Independence
Day
West Acton Automobile Accident Near Boxboro Station
A high speed collision occurred Friday afternoon near Boxboro station involving a Pathfinder driven man and Dr. F J Barker of Concord. The Pathfinder rolled after striking a rock, injuring the driver who could not name himself. An ambulance and Concord Hospital were alerted for the injured man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxboro Station
Pathfinder
F. J. Barker
Concord
Concord Hospital
Liberty Square
Boxboro
Village Notes On Local Family Events And Firemen
Mrs. Samuel Bresth remains in very poor condition after a difficult two years. Mrs. Hinkley and her daughter Veneta from York PA stay several weeks with Mrs. A B Parker. Residents attended a lawn party and postponed 4th of July fireworks at South Acton on Tuesday night. Three fire engineers hosted the fire company at the fire house the night before the 4th with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bresth
Hinkley
Veneta
York, Pa
A. B. Parker
South Act
Life of Dr Richard Steiner From Alien to Citizen
Sunday morning the pastor will discuss the Life of Dr Richard Steiner in a digest of his autobiography. The union service on Sunday evening featured Evelyn Knowlton leading The Consecration of Purpose and Elizabeth Burroughs playing a piano piece. Next Sunday evening Glen Gould will lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Steiner
Christian Endeavor and Church
Evelyn Knowlton
Elizabeth Burroughs
Glen Gould
Congregational Church
Boxboro
Baptist
Fort Pond
Lyceum
Pierce begins active service with Dr Gilson in Ayer
Frederick G. Pierce who earned a D M D from Harvard commenced active service Monday with Dr Gilson of Ayer. Pierce is affiliated with the Etta Lamba Sigme and Psi Omega fraternities and Harriet N. Lowell society of research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick G. Pierce
Harvard
Gilson of
Ayer
Dr. Pierce
Etta Lamba Sigme
Psi Omega
Harriet N. Lowell: Society of Research
Acton I O F Hosts Guests From Hudson Lodge
Acton lodge I O F entertained about 85 members with D D Gardner B Drew and Hudson lodge guests Monday. A fine strawberry supper, donated by Anson C Piper of Acton, followed the regular meeting. Three clergymen of Hudson lodge offered remarks to conclude the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Lodge
D. D. Gardner B. Drew
Hudson Lodge
Anson C. Piper
D. D. Gardner E. Drew
Parade duo wins prize as Uncle Sam and Villa impersonators
Charles Wood led a July 4 South Act parade appearance as Uncle Sam with Willis Hoffs as Carranza and Charlie French as Villa. The trio drew cheers and won $2.50 in the contest amid festive community celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wood
Charles
Uncle Sam
Willis Hoffs
Carranza
Charlie French
Villa
Food Sale Held by West Acton Woman's Club
The food sale at the home of Mrs. Geo. H. Reed Friday afternoon, directed by Mrs. W. B. Holt and Mrs. C. J. Holton, was a success though club members did not contribute much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Reed
West Acton
Death of Francis KE Parker in Massachusetts General Hospital
Francis KE Parker of Littleton died at Massachusetts General Hospital last week shocking friends in the village. Funeral services were held in Brookline on Wednesday. Parker lived on the farm formerly owned by W. J. Benere in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis KE. Parker
Littleton
Mass. General Hospital
Brookline
Mr. Parker
W. J. Benere
Picing at Fort Pond Baptist Sunday Picnic
The annual Baptist Sunday school picnic was held at Fort Pond today. Davis King auto truck and automobiles conveyed picnickers. Dinner was served under Miss Fanny Wetherbee. Glen Gould Webster Blanchard supervised boats. Samuel J. Foster oversaw sports. Ice cream and lemonade were served. Boxboro Sunday schools attended in good numbers. The party used Mr Wheeler's cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Fort Pond
Davis & King Auto
Fanny Wetherbee
Glen Gould
Webster Blanchard
Samuel J. Foster
Boxboro
Wheeler
Briggs and Mora Headed for Mexico After Enlistment
Jesse Briggs and William Mora recently enlisted and returned home to Framingham on Sunday night. They left again for Mexico on Monday as part of the army recruit movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Briggs
William
Mora
Army of Recruits
Framingham
Mexico
Grimes Family Thanks Friends for Support
To all who by word or deed helped lighten our sorrow and those who gave flowers we extend sincere thanks from the Grimes family and QHAS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qhas
Grimes
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Walden Street
Dodge Agency
Torrey & Vialle, Inc
Studebaker
Bedford
Carlisle
Actons
South Agton
F. E. Taylor
Fowler
Maynard Maas
Myron Lawin
tHyne Park
Vincent Clark
Arthur Thompson
Roy Hawes
Basil Oliver
Ray Christenser
Roger Thompson
Harvey Hunt
Albert Goodnow
Henry Rice Jr
Horace Oliver
Ralph Hawes
Reginald Oliver
Gordon Stone
Gertrude Stone
Elsie Oliver
Leona Johnston
Hazel Baldwin
Earle Baldwin
Violet Baldwin
Edward Goodnow
Lillian Davison
William Davison
Ella Baldwin
Gertrude Christensen
Ethel Baldwin
With Baldwin
Ruth Davis
Ethel White
Doris Amirault
Edmund Stone
Claire Davis
Harvey N. Fairbank
Clarence Baldwin
Lester Baldwin
Lawrence Hadley
Josephine White
Amanda Baldwin
Mabel Baldwin
Clara Christensen
Davison
George Clarke
Made UP
Auto Party
William O'Brien
Pine St
A. L. Silloway Creat Road
Karl Jones
Annie Banks
Ralph Griffin
Theron Louden
James Moore
Geo. Greenough
John Mauro
H. Hodgen
H. LeClair
K. R. Jones
E. C. Page
A. Shitarsky
Y. Panasuke
Zu Zu To
National Biscuit Company
A. Merriam
Frank Merriam
Florence
Irene
Meriden
Ethel
Georgie Griswold
Finney & Holt
Don Center
Baby
Gardner
Mr Center
H. A. Gray
Bernstien Cowan
Somerville
Jim Kerrigan
Taunton
May Bent
Millbury
Acton
Lady Campbell
C. H. Whitney
Norumbega
F. Hosmer
William Richardson
Jennie Stowell
Scituate
Martha Seaverns
A. G. Ziegler
George
Auto
Kennebunkport
South
Baptist Church
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