West Acton Notes On Town Additions And Local Sports
West Acton reports include Boril Randall visiting from Baltimore and Webster Blanchard planning a double garage. The Acton Centre ball team defeated Acton Boy’s nine 12 to 5 at Blanchard grounds. Fred Davis returns on crutches after an accident. Water commissioners issue annual reports. Arthur Goding of Newark NJ stays with J A Goding. he serves as best man at a Leominster wedding. A pulmotor now at West Acton fire station promotes first aid.
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Boril Randall
Baltimore
Webster S. Blanchard
W. B. Holt
E. W. Clapp
Newton
Henrietta Clark
Acton Lodge
Concord Junction
William Johnson
F. R. Knowlton
Arlington
Otis Mott
Coburn
A. H. Knowlton
Nellie ‘Norris
Misses Wetherbee
Acton Centre
Blanchard Grounds
J. Beach
W. Conquest
Fred Davis
Water Commissioners
Arthur Goding
Newark
J. A. Goding
Arthur
Leominster
West Acton
Acton Selectman Thrown From Tractor In Plowing Incident
A. W. Davis, Acton board of selectmen member, was thrown from his tractor while plowing a field at George Mead's residence on the Hapgood place. He sustained bad bruises but no broken bones or serious injuries.
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A. W. Davis
Board of Selectmen
Acton
George Mead
Hapgood Place
Memorial Day Card of Thanks to Auto Mobilers
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to all who loaned automobiles for the comfort of veterans and Relief Corps on Memorial Day. Signed by George L. Towne, Commander, and F. R. Knowlton, Adjutant.
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Veterans and Relief Corps
George L. Towne
F. R. Knowlton
Harding urges nationwide aid to Pueblo flood victims
President Harding calls on all Americans to donate to the American Red Cross for Pueblo and surrounding districts. He requests immediate contributions, to be sent through local chapters or Red Cross HQ in Washington, as the response aims to support disaster relief and restore homes. The Pueblo Red Cross chapter is coordinating collections at City Hall.
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Washington
Harding
United States
American Red Cross
Pueblo
Red Cross
Warren G. Harding
The
City Hall
French Children Make Toys in Paris School
A communal Paris school directed by an amateur designer produced original toy designs during the war. Children built toys, created strong demand, and earned funds partly for the institution and partly for worker diversion. The project will continue at the same scale.
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France
Paris
Local Notes and Social Updates From New England Town
Neville Holland recuperates after involvement in ton removal effort. Mrs Webster Robbins entertains friend Mrs Robey of Grinnell Iowa. Mrs Martha W Emerson returns from New York visit. Mr and Mrs C N Goward back at Swastika House after trip to New York. Young Men’s field day planned June 18 with Hexboro boys in track and baseball. Woman’s Aid Society of Congregational church to host supper and local talent Wednesday June 22. Large crowd at Dole auction June 3. real estate remains unsold. Spencer family moves into Julian Tuttle house in East Jaffrey NH. Justin Coombs returns from Nova Scotia to see mother after 14 years. Coombs leaves Lamson job to join George Noyes. Charles Allen and Wilbur Doten lead in Professor Pep play in Concord. Mrs RJ May hosts father and sister from Hion NY. May joins trip to North Adams via Mohawk Trail.
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Webster Robbins
Robey
Grinnell
Iowa
Martha W. Emerson
New York City
C. N. Goward
New York
Hexboro
Woman’s Aid Society
The
Congregational Church
Dole
Spencer Hh. Taylor
East Jaffrey
Julian Tuttle
Justin Coombs
Nova Scotia
Coombs
Lamson
George Noyes
Charles Allen
Wilbur Doten
Professor Pep
Concord
May
Hion
Mey
North Adams
Mohawk Trail
Acton League of Women Voters Holds May Meeting
The Acton League of Women Voters met May 31 at the Community House with Mrs Hinds chairing. The group voted to pause meetings for summer, accepted Miss Allen’s resignation, and elected Mrs Ise Tucker to the executive board. Speaker Mrs True Worthy White recalled the Cleveland National League convention and urged arms reduction and governmental efficiency. She outlined a practical action plan for the coming season.
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League OF Women Voters
Acton League of Women Voters
Hinds
Charlotte Allen
Miss. Allen
Ise Tucker
True Worthy. White
Acton
White
Luther Conant Celebrates His Ninetieth Birthday
Acton honors Luther Conant on Lowell Road with a June 4 gathering for his 90th birthday. Flowers marked the occasion as relatives and neighbors joined him, including cousin Mrs Morse of Watertown who also turns 90 last October. His children Elbridge and Luther Jr along with Mrs Herman Parker and grandchildren attended.
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Luther Conant
Acton
Lowellrd
Mr Conant
Conant
Morse
Watertown
Elbridge Conant
Mansfield
Luther Conant Jr
Winchester
Herman Parker
Charlotte Conant
Acton Young Man Hurt in Marlboro Auto Crash
George Smith 19 and Charles J Kane 27 rode home from a Lake Chauncy dance toward Marlboro when lights failed and their car hit a tree. Kane suffered a fractured skull with severe bruises. Smith escaped with lighter injuries. Both were taken to Marlboro hospital by Ralph Ryan and treated by Dr Thomas F McCarthy.
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George Smith
J. D. Smith
East Acton
Ade Dent
Lake Chauncy
Westboro
Marlboro
Charles J. Kane
Natick
Kane
Smith
Marlboro Hospital
Ralph Ryan
Hudson
Thomas F. McCarthy
Y M C A Base Ball Club Tops Carlisle 6 to 2 at Conant Field
The Young Men’s Christian Association team defeated Carlisle 6 to 2 on Conant Field Saturday. Cahile Hamilton and R Dunn each scored two runs for the home side while Smith and Cole added one apiece. Allan Frost umpired the game with Mr May as coach.
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Young Ven
Carlisle
Conant Field
Acton Boys
Pega
Cahile
Hamilton
R. Dunn
Smith
Cole
Hamilton P. Cahile
C Dunn
Doten
H. Tuttle
W .Tuttle
Livermore
Allan Frost
Mr May
South Acton Edges Concord in 15 Inning Baseball Thriller
South Acton nine won a 15 inning game 7 to 6 against Concord at the school ground. Tucker drove in the decisive run in the 15th while Fullenton pitched all game. Olson had three hits for Concord as Isner started on the mound. South Acton has five wins and one loss and will meet Bedford next Saturday.
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South Acton
Concord Baseball Club
Concord Boys
Te Acton
Tucker
South Acton S
Fullenton
Joe Smith
Isner
Olson
Concord
Bedford
Acton Center Woman's Club Lawn Party Planned
The Acton Center Woman's Club announces a lawn party on the town hall green Thursday evening June 16. A band concert runs 7 to 9, followed by dancing 9 to 12 in the hall. Features include grabs for children, a popcorn man, hot doughnuts, and classic sale items like cake, tonics, and ice cream.
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the Woman's Club
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South Easton
Mass
Silas Peirce & Co., Ltd
Framingham
Detroit
Maynard Motor Company
Main St
Main
Concord Jct. Heights
Concord, Lass
Wilson Lumber CO
R. L. Wilson
Prop
J. A. Wilson
Mgr
Fitchburg
Acton Selectman
Alfred D.holt
Summer St
Maynard, Mass
Neville Holland
Louis Peel
Optometrist
Pittsburg
Marlboro-Hudson Gas Co
Wood Sq., Hudson
Pittsbur Automatic
Acton Center
Acton Woman's Club
Lever’s
Ilerer
Mme
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