Ocean outing and town notes at Chebeague Island
Residents and visitors attended events across Maine and Illinois. Gusie Hester traveled to Waltham for a 26th serene anniversary celebration while Acton Grange held a town hall meeting in Acton with Maynard among the guests. Over two hundred cars lined the square as families from Hunt and other groups returned from Amington. The Poe Fair planning session at the Congregational meeting noted postcards sent to members and a push to recruit new members with Goward’s slogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chebeague Island
Maine
Gusie Hester
Waltham
Jommer
Acton Grangey
Acton Town Hall
Maynard
Ralph A. Barker
Hunt
Sepber
Kership
Maynard reader favors a local bath house proposal
Maynard residents urge a new bath house and swimming pool for the town to provide a safe place for girls to learn swimming. The editor notes the need and questions the cost, while also mentioning Dollar Day sales at The American Supply Co store annex on Summer and No Street for two days next week with bargains on useful articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Maynard
Ace
The
American Supply. Co
No- St. Corner
Nasan and
Summer Streets
American Supply
Understanding how hearing works in the ear
A fragmented description explains how sound waves travel from air through the ear drum into the inner ear fluids and nerves, ultimately transmitting vibrations to the brain. The text mentions the ear drum, inner ear, and auditory nerves in a rough sequence of the auditory process.
Analysis of social economy and mass delusions
The passage critiques the so called social economy theory as rhetoric guiding large masses, arguing that actions and affections drive social outcomes beyond any supposed advantageous code. Ruskin questions the validity of modern supposedly scientific social theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruskin
Silent Dawn of Great Developments
The text reflects a contemplative view on how major changes unfold quietly over time. It emphasizes patience and perception to recognize the beginnings and endings of significant events, with a tone that echoes a historical quote about gradual progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
Child recalls family dance scene in playful tale
A mother overhears Alice recounting a dance scene from the previous evening. The child describes parents joining hands with their children and moving together, illustrating a simple family moment in a child’s memory.
Noted Clippers Fast Trips and Red Jacket Record Run
A historical roundup argues Red Jacket, built in Maine in the 1850s, set a Sandy Hook to Liverpool record of 13 days 1 hour 25 minutes beating the Dreadnought claims. It cites other ships and voyages, including the Dreadnought’s 82 day Honolulu to New Bedford run and various Atlantic to Calcutta records.
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Liverpool
Sandy Hook
Daunt’s Rock
Queenstown
Mersey
Red Jacket
San Francisco
Cape Penns
Tierra del Fuego
Mayhew
Andrew Jackson
Boston
New York
England
Port Philiphead
Australia
Young America
Euterpe
Rockland
Calcutta
Richard Busteed
Sydney
N. S
Ocean Telegraph
Callao
Sovereign of the Seas
Valparalso
Acton News Briefs Highlight Family Trips and Fair Plans
Jonas Fletcher spent the weekend with his son's family at Chebeague Island Maine Albert W Evans takes a three week vacation from American Trust Co Boston He visits his parents in River Street New York and Concord residents Mr Mrs J Madison Fairbanks stay with Ben Moody family Emmanuel W Sylvia buys land near Maynard Street to build a bungalow Sunday school parish picnic at Lake Boon with 9 am to 4 30 pm activities Printing committee for Acton Fair meets Dr W B Currier Prospector President Goward presiding North Middlesex district expects the Acton Fair on October 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Fletcher
Chebeague Island
Maine
Albert W. Evans
American Trust Co
Boston
Joseph W. Evans
River St
J. Madison Fairbanks
New York
Benjamin Moody
Concord
Emmanuel W. Sylvia
Hugh Hodgen
Pine Grove
Maynard St
The
Congregational Church
Lake Boon
Acton Fair
W. B. Currier
Prospector
Goward
North Middlesex
Aeton
Congregational Church Announces Vacation Schedule
Rev Ralph A Barker, pastor, says Sunday service at 10 30 am will be the last before vacation starting Monday August 1. Services resume in September with a vestry prayer meeting and communion the following Sunday. Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm features Harold A Merriam bass soloist from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Barker
Harold A. Merriam
Boston
Attractive Swimming Pool Draws Town Interest
The swimming pool on Martin Street is described as the season’s most attractive spot with about 20 people enjoying the water and improving as swimmers. Efforts to improve it include cleaning, with all interested asked to meet Saturday at 2 PM to assess needs and plan actions.
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Martin St
Local Notes From Concord Junction and Nearby Towns
Concord Junction and surrounding areas report club and family visits. Arthur Wood and family spent a weekend with relatives in Norwood. Richard Hatch resumed duties with Walker Prattton in Boston after a two week vacation. M. J. Hayes traveled to Pepperell for illness and death in his family. John H. Adams visited Wells Beach Maine for the week. Madeline Ryan and Mary Connorton returned from Peak's Island Maine. Grace Donovan and Myra Lorentson spent a week at York Beach Maine. 8. T. Blood sails from New York to Panama on a government trip for about three weeks with one week in Panama. Mary Coughlin, daughter of William and Mrs Coughlin, Central Street, returns after 31 months abroad with Armenia and Constantinople experiences. End of notes from L. EF. 8 Water St Concord Junction July 27 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wood
Norwood
Richard Hatch
Walker Pratton
Boston
M. J. Hayes
Pepperell
John H. Adams
Wells Beach
Madeline Ryan
Mary Connorton
Peak's Island
Grace Donovan
Myra Lorentson
York Beach
T. Blood
New York
Panama
Mary Coughlin
William Coughlin
Central St
Miss Coughlin
Knowlton to Move Into Ramsay Tenement
Mrs A H Knowlton will occupy the tenement vacated by Mrs C C Ramsay in West Acton. Miss Minetta Decoster plans to enter Bridgewater Normal School this fall for teacher training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.H. Knowlton
C. C. Ramsay
Minetta Decoster
Bridgewater Normal School
Former resident Morse dies at Boylston hospital
Charles N Morse of Sterling Junction a former resident and brother of Jeces Morse manager of Riverside Cooperative Store and of former Selectman Harry Morse died at Boylston hospital Tuesday of last week. Funeral services were held Thursday at Clinton. He left a wife and one married daughter and a brother Clarence of Leominster. He operated in the express business as a driver for Jordan express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston
Charles N. Morse
Sterling Junction
Jeces Morse
Riverside Cooperative
Selectman
Harry Morse
Boylston Hospital
Clarence
Leominster
Clinton
Morse
Vacation Request for Enterprise Service
A reader asks to arrange Enterprise rental for themselves and friends during a vacation. They request pickup on departure and to leave payment for the service in the office before leaving, ensuring a smooth handover and clearance of charges.
Local Notes From New England Week
Mrs C C Ward released from Boston work last week. Mr and Mrs C H Mead and daughter weekend at Biddeford Pool Maine. James A Grimes helps build garage for A W Davis. Mrs Lilla M Sheppard of Lowell visited sister Mrs Clara E Holt. Arthur Tuttle and South Acton men built kitchen for M L Chaffin. Mrs C C Ramsay goods sold at auction. Ramsay to spend summer at the Cape. John T McNiff and family attended funeral of Bridget McNiff at St Michael’s Hudson. B D Hall and family Martha Houghton returned from auto trip through Maine. Winona Rebekah lodge lawn party and social dance at 100F hall with Rounds orchestra.
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CC. M. Ward
Boston
C. H. Mead
Biddeford Pool
Maine
James A. Grimes
A. W. Davis
Lilla M. Sheppard
Lowell
Clara E. Holt
Arthur, Tuttle
South Acton
M. L. Chaffin
C. C. Ramsay
Ramsay
Cape
John T. McNiff
Food Sale Aids St Elizabeth's Church Draws Good Attendance
The St Elizabeth parish food sale and entertainment at GAR hall Friday drew strong patronage and netted about 135 dollars for the parish. Credit goes to the organizing committee for the event.
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ST Elizabeth's Church
Gar Hall
St Elizabeth
Lizzie Scanlon
Dickie
Malden
R. B. Moore
E. L
Frank Mansir
South Acton
West Acton
Littleton
M. L. Chaffin
Funeral for Rev Gorham Easterbrook Draws Many
Attendees at the late minister's funeral at his Waverly home last Wednesday include Mr and Mrs R Knowlton, Mr and Mrs H Hall, Mrs Susie Hall, and others. He died suddenly while resting at home after a garden outing, leaving a daughter, a son, and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorham Easterbrook
Waverly
R. Knowlton
Fred Dickerman Dies at Home in Rhode Island
Fred Dickerman of Rhode Island died Sunday at his home after a long illness. A former West Swanzey, New Hampshire resident, his body was brought here for burial Wednesday with a Masonic service at the grave. He is survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dickerman
Rhode Island
West Swanzey
Hall Bros Co mill closes for two weeks vacation
Hall Bros Co mill shuts down Saturday at noon for two weeks due to business conditions. It is the first closure this firm has needed to take for a vacation. Some workers will perform light tasks around the mill during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Bros Co
Miss Barbara Stockbridge Visits Grandmother in Lowell
Miss Barbara Stockbridge visits her grandmother Mrs Cornelia Canfield in Lowell. The Sewing Circle of the White Cross Guild held its first meeting at the high school to sew clothing and other items. Sept Driscoll of the Highway Dept met with Ashland street superintendent Fred Johnson and Dracut street chief William Shanks this week. Mr Driscoll and his wife plan a week at Hampton Beach. Frank Kelley and John Hoffman returned home after U S Army discharge in San Antonio Texas and from there to their parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Stockbridge
Cornelia Canfield
Lowell
White Cross Guild
Driscoll
Highway Dept
Fred Johnson
Strets
Ashland
Wm Shanks
Dracut
Hampton Beach
Frank Kelley
U. S. Army
San Antonio
Texas
Fred Kelley
John Hoffman
Marlboro and Maynard to clash at Crowe Park
Maynard manager Mike Foley urges local fans from Maynard Concord Acton and nearby towns to attend the Crowe Park game against Marlboro this Saturday. Tom King will lead Maynard with Jay Ball as cheer, while Marlboro counters with pitchers and fielders. The Dorchester trio Manning Maxwell and Moore joins Maynard Sunday at 5 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Foley
Maynard
Bowdoin College
Mike
Maynard Nine
Morgan
Reliable
Tony
Roy Marsden
Soules
Jack Manning
Arthur Oates
Skinny Hayes
Gregg
Lent
Marlboro
Manning
Maxwell and Moore
Dorchester
Crowe Park
Special Town Meeting set for August fourth
Chairman Binks announced a special town meeting will be held on Thursday August 4 to appropriate 3000 for highway needs. The finance committee recommended the amount as additional to the annual allotment. A land taking on Great Road is under study with Eveleth estate offering a 59 foot strip if a fence is built, instead of a wall.
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Binks
Board of Selectmen
Highway Department
Finance Committee
Great Road
Eveleth
Polep Anniversary Party Brings Boston Friends to Acton Center
Mr and Mrs Polep of Everett celebrate 25th wedding anniversary at their Acton Center hilltop home with hundreds of friends from Boston Salem and nearby cities. Guests arrived by train from North Station Concord and South Acton as the Poleps’ extended family gathered for an open house fete.
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Boston
Evert
Salem
Bynon
Charles J. Poselep
Evereit
Acton Center
Olep
Vaiei Short
North Station
Concord Janetion
South Acton
Pelep
Homs
Bolster St. Everett
Framing Hai
Bon Cooder
Peir Hill
Actom
Old Medd
Volep
Mhreeshout
Fae East
Aaryucei Fy
Crescent Lodge No 16
Naumkeag
Polep
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