Memorial Day Observed by Acton Isaac Davis Post 138
Acton May Memorial Day events honored fallen service members. Graves were decorated at Glenwood and St. Bridget's cemeteries with flowers from bridges over the river. A memorial tablet at the library and more graves at West Acton Cemetery were commemorated. A large luncheon followed at West Acton. The day featured music from the Maynard Brass Band and performances by schoolchildren.
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Isaac Davis
Glenwood Cemetery
Maynard
St. Bridget's Cemetery
Acton
Wears
West Acton
Odd Fellows
Hu Wheelock
Ha Jain
Wetherbee
James
Hall
Maynard Brass Band
Sehool
Mise Elizabeth Hall
Er Hall
Mia
Acton Juniors Lose Narrowly in Local Baseball Clash
West Acton faced a tough afternoon as Dall or Harry Bresth led the offense against a stronger Littleton squad. Blanchard's rounds stood out for Acton though the local boys showed room for improvement before their next game.
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Saturns
West Acton ‘Dall
Harry Bresth
A. I
Blanchard
Acton
Eiteleton
Piper
Tobin
Siggon
Breath
Felter
Memorial Day Visitors and Local Notices in West Acton
West Acton residents and visitors are listed with names and brief mentions of where they came from or were staying. Items include engagements and weddings planned, Memorial Day observances, and local family news such as flagpole setup and a son in England.
Duty of the Church in the Hour of National Need
Rev. C. J. Pierce delivered a fine Sunday morning sermon at the Baptist church on the duty of the church in national need. He clearly highlighted the registration of young men, prohibition, and the Liberty Loan to show what the country faces.
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C. J. Pierce
Baptist Church
Prohibition
Liberty Loan
We Wish to Extend Thanks for Sorrowful Loss
The family of Edith M Woodward expresses sincere gratitude for kind words deeds and floral tributes during her illness and death. They thank all who offered comfort and sympathy to light their sorrow.
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Woodward
Edith M
Memorial Day Social Ties In Acton Centre
Acton Centre residents hosted visits among friends on Memorial Day. Notables include Mrs Ethel Wayne Bond of Somerville and families of the Pickards, Noyes, and Robbins. Memorial exercises in West Acton featured Rev A H Wheelock delivering an oration.
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Dixon
Acton Grange
Lois Elizabeth Chickering
Cambridge
Aurin E. Payson
Wollaston
Acton
George Parker
Concord
J. T. Davis
Auburndale
A.L. Noyes
Breck Aspinwall
New York
Willis L. Holden
Aspinwall
Plattsburg
Odd Fellows’ Hall
West Acton
A. H. Wheelock
Needham
Mass
State Grange
Acton Centre Elects Officers for Community Club
Acton Centre Community Club met Monday and elected officers: President E. F. Conant, Vice President J. B. Tuttle, Recording Secretary Luther Conant Jr., Corresponding Secretary George Webster, Treasurer Horace F. Tuttle, Auditor Raymond Farrar. Committees were named for Program, Village Improvement, Civics, Boys Welfare, and Nominating. The village improvement panel will present street name lists and costs at June 18 meeting. the executive board discussed a possible autumn fair.
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Acton Community Club
E. F. Conant
J. B. Tuttle
Luther ‘Conant, Jr
George Webster
Treas
Horace F. ‘Tuttle
Raymond Farrar
C. T. Baxter
A. BE. Flagg
Bean
Luther Conant, Jr
Murry Brown
A. Phalen
Murry ‘Brown
D. Taylor
Wm. E. ‘Langdon
B. C. Wood
H.F. Tuttle
E. P. Gates
Wm. H. Kingsley
T. T. Baxter
Thomas Bragan
W. L. Horden
E. S. Fobes
G. S. Tucker
Raymond Farrer
J. F.schneider
G. L. Noyes
W.S. Dunn
H. F. Tuttle
EB. Z. Stanley
J D. Smith
E. Z. Stanley
J. F. Schneider
Nurse Jessie Kavanaugh Arrested in Cambridge Theft Case
Miss Jessie Kavanaugh, also known as Jean Kavanaugh, a nurse in Mrs. John White's service, was arrested in Cambridge for stealing several articles. Some items were returned. a judge ordered her to leave the country with a warning against returning.
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Jessie Kavanaugh
John White
Memorial Day Exercises at Acton Centre Schools
Readable program lists performances and speakers across primary to grammar and intermediate levels. Students recited poems, sang patriotic songs, and presented titled pieces about Memorial Day, Gettysburg, and national flags with names of students and presenters.
Death Notice Mrs Belle Bisbee Passes At Newtown Home
Mrs Belle Bisbee died Friday forenoon at the home of Myron L Chaffin after being cared for at the home of Dr C A Cross in Newtown where she fell ill about three weeks ago She had no relatives but was loved by friends She was born in 1855 and had lived here several years Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 PM at the death home Rev Charles L Pierce officiated Grace Richardson sang Nearer My God to Thee and God Be With You Till We Meet Again Burial followed at Woodlawn cemetery
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Belle Bisbee
Myron L. Chaffin
C. A. Cross
Newtown
Charles L. Pierce
Grace’ Richardson
Woodlawn Cemetery
Thankful note for support during illness and loss
Mr and Mrs Myron L Chaffin and Joseph express heartfelt thanks for the kindness, expressions of sympathy, and the beautiful flowers sent during illness and the death of their friends.
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Myron L. Chaffin
Joseph
Memorial Day Address by Rev Frederick B Noyes in Shrewsbury
From the May 27 issue of Harwich Independent: Rev Frederick Brooks Noyes, pastor of Pilgrim Church, will deliver the Memorial day address at Shrewsbury Massachusetts. Noyes, previously chaplain at Ludlow Brigham lodge A M and now honored by the craft, is a native of Acton and has made 15 consecutive Memorial day orations in Massachusetts towns, a noted record among Congregational clergy for patriotic service.
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Harwich
Frederick Brooks Noyes
Pilgrim Church
Shrewsbury
Mass
Noyes
Brigham Lodge
Ludlow
Acton
Congregational
Massachusetts
Memorial Day Social Notes From South Acton and Nearby
Memorial day visits sprinkled across Acton Rutland Pawtucket and Wollaston as residents like Ray Peebles Will McCrossin and Emma Quimby share brief family calls. Local travel includes Frank McNally visiting from Marlboro and Hugh Hodgen at a naval hospital with illness. community chatter preserves ties and health updates.
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Ray Peebles
Rutland
Will McCrossin
Ohio
Emma Quimby
Pawtucket
R. I
W.T. Merriam
Wollaston
Frank McNally
Marlboro
Acton
Charles Colburn
Waterville
C.H. Whitney
Will. Huntoon
Orgeover
Hugh Hodgen
Scadmants Naval Hospital
Wayne
Ernest
Silver Throp
B.C. Page
Excellent Program In Exchange Hall By South Acton Pupils
South Acton school pupils presented a patriotic evening in Exchange hall with songs recitations and exercises from four rooms. Marion Cole held the flag as students and Boy Scouts saluted it. Proceeds near $25 with $5 for the Red Cross.
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Exchange Hall
South Acton
Marion Cole
Holt
Red Crogs Society
Congregational Church Social Gatherings and Services
The Ladies Social circle meets at Mrs Glines home tomorrow. Friday 7 30 pm prayer meeting on The Duty of the Church to the Children and Youth. Sunday service at 10 30 am with the pastor, Sunday school at noon, Christian Endeavor at 6 pm on Sins of the Mind Romans 8 1 11 led by Miss Halliday, and a Sunday school concert at 7 pm. Elma Leavitt and Francis Bennett wed by Rev Browne of Maynard. Mary Hennessey succeeds Elma Leavitt as assistant to Postmaster Kelley. Announcement of engagement Miss Marion Moody Concord to James Madison Fairbanks.
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Elma Leavitt
Francis Bennett
Maynard
W. J. Browne
Mary Hennessey
Kelley
Marion Moody
Concord
James Madison Fairbanks
Memorial Day Service At Acton Universalist Church
Members of the I C O F lodge and Rebekahs of Acton will join the West Acton Universalist church for a Memorial day sermon by Rev. Luther Morris. The choir is aided by Miss Wletcher and Miss Durkee. A sewing session at Mrs Ella Hosmer’s home is planned for Thursday at 2. The Men's Forum mock trial is postponed to Wednesday June 13. Posters will follow.
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Raymond Gallant
Athol
Anna Wright
Waltham
Don Benere
Annie Benere
Salem
Stanley Hall
St. Petersburg
Florida
Carl Hoar
Williams College
Bertha L. Hall
Amy
Worcester
Laura Brown
Attleboro
Fielder
Quincy
Edgar Harrod
Lexington
Francis Whitcomb
James Hurley
T. Rice
South Acton
Edward Faz
Bellview
Ont
Pauline Faz
Valperaiso
Ind
George L. Towne
Alice Paul Wiggin
Horace 8. Wiggin
West Acton
I. C. O. F. Lodge
Rebekahs
Acton
Luther Morris
Men’s Forum
Beautiful cactus blooms at E C Page window
A large cactus in the Office of E C Page on School It displays about fifty red blossoms and buds. The flowers open like a night blooming cereus and stay open for several days, creating a striking sight.
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E. C. Page
Chadwick Street Resident Suffers Ankle Fracture
Mrs. S Ratburg of Chadwick street fell Saturday noon while about her house work turning her ankle and sustaining a fracture at the inner side of the left ankle. A doctor was called, and the injury was treated and the patient made comfortable.
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S. Ratburg
Chadwick St
Injury at West Acton Memorial Day baseball game
Eddie McNamara of Roxboro sprains/breaks a bone in his right ankle while sliding to third base during a Memorial Day game at West Acton. He received splints and plaster at a doctor’s office and was sent home.
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Eddie McNamara
Roxboro
West Acton
Funeral Friday for Mrs Frank Smith in Congregational church
Funeral services were held for Mrs Frank Smith in the Congregational church. A lifelong South Acton resident she moved to Westboro last year to live with her son Charles where she died. Burial followed at Mt Hope cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs George Warren.
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Frank Smith
Congregational Church
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