Local Tenement and Sidewalk Improvements Highlight Village News
Gould Bros assist Twitchell in painting a tenement while Smiley Schnab Ashley Gallant and Newsham camp in a Fort Pond tent. Stevenson vacates a tenement, Penny returns to Stow with employment nearby. Gilmore shows progressive sidewalk work toward the railroad, urging others to follow in a village without a formal sidewalk act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Smiley
Richard Schnab
Bud Ashley
Frank Gallant
Chas. Newsham
Fort Pond
Mr. Stevenson
R. G
F. R. Knowlton
Penny
Stow
Fred W. Gilmore
SUMPED TELEPHONE POLE NEAR BOXBORO ACCIDENT
Mrs Al Littlefield from Boxboro recounts a Sunday evening crash after losing control of a Ford near John McCarthy’s farm. Charles Littlefield suffered a bad cut to the leg and facial scratches when his car struck a telephone pole that snapped and toppled. He received treatment from Dr Tasker. no bones were broken and the damaged vehicle will be repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Littlefield
al Littlefield
Boxboro
John McCarthy
Charles
Dr. Tasker
Nellie M Foley dies after three weeks illness at Acton
Mrs Nellie M Foley wife of Peter Foley died Saturday after a three week illness. Born in Leominster 65 years ago she married in 1881 and moved to the village in 1883. Funeral from St Elizabeth church Monday at 8 45 am high mass by Rev Walter Browne. Burial at St Bernard's Fitchburg. Funeral director Michael McNiff of Hudson. Burial followed at family lot in Fitchburg. Also notes Pauline Mead Irma Durkee Thalma McGregor and Concord girls camping at Fort Pond with Bessie Owens chaperoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie M. Foley
Peter Foley
Collins
St. Elizabeth Church
Walter Browne
James Kinsley
John McNiff
James Smith
Peter Smith
St. Bernard’s Cemetery
Fitchburg
Many Atten Lawn Party at Acton Centre
The lawn party at Acton Centre drew a large crowd from here on Thursday night. It was hosted by Acton Grange and provided ideal weather for the occasion, attracting one of the biggest crowds yet to enjoy the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Centre
Acton Grange
Local Social Notes Report Farm and Family News
Miss Marjorie Stearns visits relatives in Lowell. The U P 8 C B of South Acton attends the union meeting at the Baptist church Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Leland Kempton welcome a baby son born last week. Mrs C L Pierce entertained her father Mr Packard and her brother this week. Patrick Donahue returns to work on the ice team for W H Teele after a cherry tree fall. Friends praise his recovery from a narrow escape from serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Stearns
Lowell
South Acton
Baptist Church
Leland Kempton
C. L. Pierce
Mr. Packard
Patrick Donahue
W. H. Teele
Weekend visit and local storm damage report
W. C. Bawards and his bride spent the weekend with his parents. Otis H. Forbusly moved into his new home at Concord Junction Saturday. Dexter Andrews has been ill at his home for the last few days. Miss Maud Pike of Norway Me was a recent visitor of relatives at the During the shower which passed over this village Monday noon lightning struck the house of W. H. Kingsley damaging it to some extent but fortunately no fire resulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bawards
Otis H. Forbusly
Concord Junction
Dexter Andrews
Maud Pike
Norway
W. H. Kingsley
Birthday Surprise From National Band At South Acton
Arthur Tuttle was surprised at home by about 25 members of the National band of Maynard who gathered to honor his 56th birthday. A longtime clarinet soloist, he and his wife and daughter hosted the guests with refreshments and their gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Tuttle
South Acton
National Band
Maynard
Mr. Tuttle
Tuttle
Lightning Hits Hall Bros Water Tower Causing Minor Fire
Last Wednesday during a heavy storm lightning struck the water tower at Hall Bros factory and sent a blaze down into the mill. The fire was quickly controlled and caused little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Bros. Factory
Thanking Friends for Kindness During Illness and Bereavement
A note of gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during Mrs. Foley’s illness and during the bereavement period.
Heavy rains ruin crops in South Acton farms
The late heavy rains created havoc for South Acton farmers. One man expected 200 crates of strawberries but got only 35. A potato crop in a low spot was submerged for days and rotted. A corn and potato field was flooded killing much and blighting the rest. A pasture had a foot of water preventing grazing for days. Some hope may come if springs and wells shed excess water.
Harold Phalen to Head Mathematics at Berea College
Harold Phalen will assume duties as head of the mathematics department at Berea College in Berea Kentucky on September 1 following negotiations. The note describes Berea College’s mission to educate white men and women in mountain counties and notes its academy and normal school with a student body of 1700 last year. Mr and Mrs Phalen anticipate educational and religious work in this field and invite correspondence after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Phalen
Berea College
Berea
Kentucky
U. S
New Hampshire
Setts
Connecticut
Phalen
Congregational Church Service and Youth Group News
F. W. Tingley leads morning worship at 10 45 with Sunday school at noon. Y P S C B meets at 1 0 o'clock. Next topic Christ is Me John 15 1 11. Friday prayer at 7 30 on The parable for the average man Matt 25 34 29. Our talents not so important as the use we</S>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. ‘Tingley
Christ
Community Notes From Town Residents Bulletin
J S Moore and family return from Fort Pond Barbara cottage. Ham back Monday from WinehenDon and Wakefield visits. Rowitzer family headed for Panama exhibition then Clinton Chautauqua trip planned. Clara Sawyer on two week freight office vacation. Gladys Lawrence enjoying time with Keene friends. Mrs Lenean and son of Wakefield visited E I Banks. Mrs B C Page and Frances to Clinton for Chautauqua week. Mrs A A Jones at Manchester by the Sea for weekend. Mrs William Frazer and Frances of Waltham visited Mrs L E B Reed Sr. Allan McDonald moved to Medford Hillside. Mrs James Symonds at Belmont visiting daughter. Roger Townsend returned to Revere from grandparents S Jones. Y M C A whist and dance enjoyed by many. Mrs Frank Stiles home from Boston visit. Rev James Whitney and wife with brother Charles family. I MacKenzie to Hudson machine shop. Congregational Sunday school picnic at Lake Boon well attended. Mary Lothrop home from visit to New York and Washington DC. L T Fullerton finished town hall painting and begins Baptist church work at West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rowitzer
Clara
Sawyer
Gladys. Lawrence
Keene, N
Lenean
Son
Wakefield
E. I. Banks
B. C. Page
Frances
Clinton
A. A. Jones
Manchester-by the Sea
William Frazer
Waltham
L. E B. Reed
Allan McDonald
Medford Hillside
James Symonds
Belmont
G. R. Tuttle
Roger Townsend
Revere
S. Jones
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West Acton
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Grange
General Committee
Congregational Church
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Bates Street
Hathaway
Carter’s
Olus
Hatch
Rockinchair Union
Blake's
Main Street
Marlboro
J. S. Moore
Barbara
Ham
Winehendon
James Whitney
McGraw, N. Y
I. MacKenzie
Hudson
Congregational
Lake Boon
Mary Lothrop
A. Tr
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Washington, D. C
L. T. Fullenton
West
Acton
Mber
Christian Endeavor
Enterprise
Walls of
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Association Hall
Concord Jc
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