Concord Junction Moves and Visits Noted
David Duaro and Mrs H W Tripp move from Grovest to Hayes house on State road. Mrs Charlies Bouse and Miss Mary visit Cape Breton. Windheim buys at M H Goog house on Laws Brook rd. Lewis Caldwell home from Marine hospital Chelsea after operation. Mrs H W Tripp returns from visit with daughter Mrs Earl Prescott in Groton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Duaro
Grovest
Hayes House
State Road
Charlies Bouse
Mary
Were
Cape Breton
Windheim
M. H. Goog
Laws Brook Rd
George Fenton
Lewis Caldwell
Marine Hospital
Chelsea
H. W. Tripp
Earl Prescott
Weyland
Groton
Unexpected visit to Hicks home with electric lamp
Friends of stu pat and Mrs A J Hicks paid a surprise visit on a Wednesday evening. About 39 guests gathered to honor the couple, presenting an electric lamp with a card that read Just One Reason 4t's not so much about the house that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stu Pat
A J Hicke
Albert J. Hicks
Moat Secenne
Peet
House warming honors Mrs Hicks at new home
Miss Lillie Childs presided at a house warming for Mrs Hicks. Guests enjoyed flowers, music by local performers, whist, and refreshments as they congratulated the hosts. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Coughlan, Lawton, McLean, Taylor, Alden, Case, Gutteridge, Priest, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Childs
Gilbert Hawkes
John Sunderland
James Coughlan
Howard Case
George Lawton
Wallace Priest
Hicks
Charles McLean
F. Taylor
Reba
Mary
John Alden
George Gutteridge
Local social notices list prominent residents
Mrs Gilbert Hawkes, Mr and Mrs John Sunderland, Mr and Mrs A. B. McCleary, Mr and Mrs 8. E. McCleary, Mrs M. B. Janell, Mrs Helen siswick, Mrs George Park, Miss Lillie Childs, Charles Crossley and George O'Brien are named in a community social register entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Hawkes
John Sunderland
A. B. McCleary
8. E. McCleary
M._B. Janell
Helen Siswick
George Park
Lillie Childs
Charles Crossley
George O'Brien
Accident at Pope farm crushes thumb on Wednesday
Harry Hampson sustained a heavy iron blow while repairing a well at the Pope farm on Wednesday. With Fuiobert Prentiss and Edward Mc Leod applying first aid, he was later taken to Dr Titcomb for nine stitches to seal the wound. A Lost notice follows for a finder on Main stages woe Finder, return to J. Comeau Street church st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hampson
Pope Farm
Fuiobert Prentiss
Edward McLeod
J. Comeau
Church St
West Acton Resident Leaves for California
Edgar H. Hall departed West Acton last week for California. Mr and Mrs W B Holt spent Sunday in Lowell. Miss Anna Blanchard visited last week at Leominster. R B Moore's family spent Sunday in New Hampshire. Miss Helen Dinsmore stayed several days in Vermont. Poultry keepers warn of hen and chicken thieves. Wachusett Sunday school convention convened at Groton Tuesday. Last supper and church entertainment planned at Baptist on Thursday. Mr Bert Owens and family headed to Southport Maine for summer. Owens is reported healthier. Joseph and family traveling to Vermont then Atlanta Georgia for a new home. Household goods and car shipped earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar H. Hall
California
W. B. Holt
Lowell
Anna Blanchard
Bert Owens
Southport
Theummer
Owens
Joseph
Eed
Vermont
Atlanta
House Ransacked in Boston Weekend Break-In
The home of Mr and Mrs Tate Sebastian was recently ransacked by burglars. Clothes belonging to both Sebastian spouses and furniture were stolen. The key was removed from its hiding place, guiding the burglars to the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Sebastian
Marriage for Hugh M Womboldt and Rose A Arsarault
Hugh M Womboldt and Rose A Arsarault of New Bedford were wed at the groom’s sister’s home, Mra Dyskell, on Saturday with only near relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh M. Womboldt
Rose A. Arsarault
New Bedford
Mra Dyskell
Couple to Reside in New Bedford after Nuptials
The newlyweds plan to make their home in New Bedford, continuing their life together after the ceremony.
Acton School Committee Praises Longtime Member Phalen
At the May 21 meeting Acton school committee voted to send a letter recognizing Edwin A. Phalen for his long and faithful service on the board including years as chairman. The note from Hall secretary commends his conscientious public service and influence on Acton Center schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
E. A. Phalen
Phalen
West Acton
Mass
Hall
Two Boston Men Rescued After Boat Capsize At Fort Pond
Herbert Robbins of Boston and George W Wheeler of Cambridge were fishing at Fort Pond when their boat tipped. Robbins saved Wheeler, both were pulled to shore by Charles Robbins and Mr Alley after witnesses spotted the accident and launched motor boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Robbins
Boston
George W. Wheeler
Cambridge
Fort Pond
Robbiny
Wheeler
Charles Robbins
Alley
Were Married at the Bride’s Home Sunday Afternoon
Miss Jean Jerry and Juan Davis were married at the bride’s home Sunday afternoon by Rev. G L Michelson. Relatives attended the ceremony. The couple left by train for a brief wedding trip. Both are well known in town and friends wish them a happy married life. Mrs Geo Y Hutching visited friends after the loss of her father G B Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Jerry
Juan Davis
Rev
G. L. Michelson
West Acton Civic News and Local Notices
John Campbell has had pneumonia this past week. Mr and Mrs Raymond Gallant of Athol visited Memorial Day with relatives in town. Acton lodge No 203 I O O F conferred the initiatory degree on one candidate Monday night. Acton’s Odd Fellows lodge will confer the initiatory degree on four candidates next Monday night. Acton Lodge of Odd Fellows No 203 and Winona Rebekah Lodge will observe Memorial Day next Sunday June 13 and attend service at the Baptist church at 10 45. Two cases of measles are reported in town Mary Florence Davis and Do Gardner ill at home. An alarm at Mr Wiggin’s hen house indicated a possible theft. Gate left open as if hens were to be taken. New officers elected at Civic Federation: President B E Hall Vice President A R Beach Secretary Harold J Judkins Treasurer William Johnson. Last meeting of the season set for June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
Raymond Gallant
Athol
Acton Lodge, I. O O. F
Acton’ Lodge of Odd ‘Fellows
Acton Lodge of
Odd ‘Felows
No 203
Winona Rebekah Indge
Baptist Church
Florence Davia Amd Do
Gardner
Civic Federation
Pres
B. E. Hall
A. R. Beach
See
Harold J. Judkins
Treas
William Johnson
Real Estate Transfer and Local Ordination Service
N Hederstedt reports sale of the Mrs Harrett Rudolph farm to Colonel V H French of Boston. The French will spend weekends here until Mrs Rudolph vacates later in the season. A village service for the ordination of Charles N Burrows at Boxboro Congregational Church was held June 1 with a full program ending in benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A_N. Hederstedt
Central Sq
Cambridge
Orriral
Charles N. Burrows
Boxboro Congregational Church
W. W. McLane
B. R. Payne
F. B. Emrich
G. A. Tewksbury
Electric light work and home moves in Acton area
Acton Center E. C. Wood installs an electric lighting system at home. B A King of West Acton handles the wiring. Mr and Mrs Charles T Baxter move to Sunny Sid near the State road, with Baxter pursuing farming. Mrs Luther Davis adds electric service on Littleton Street. Miss V M Baxter and father T T Baxter become tenants. R M Prentiss of Concord Junction does the wiring. George S Tucker Jr and guests visit with G T Van Antwerp of Beverly spending the day in Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wood
B. A. King of West
Acton
Charles.t. Baxter
Sunny Sid
State Road
Butterfield Harris Farm
Baxter
Luther Davis
Littleton St
V M Baxter
T. T. Baxter
R. M. Prentiss
Concord Junction
Georges. Tucker, Jr
G. T. van Antwerpt
Beverly
Dover
Acton Agricultural Fair Meeting Officers Named
At a town meeting the Acton Agricultural fair committee announced its officers. The gathered citizens discussed plans and appointed officers to oversee the event.
Community leaders listed for supper committee roles
pres C N Goward first vice pres 3 B Tuttle second vice pres J 3 White secretary Arthur W Emerson treasurer Mrs Gertrude C Daniels corresponding secretary Mrs J S White chairman of the supper committee Mrs C N Goward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sostae
C. N. Goward
B. Tuttle
J. 3. White
Arthur W. Emerson
Treas
Gertrude C. Daniels
J. S. White
Acton Notes and Local Visits Highlight Community Page
Frank W Holt owner of a Hudson toning car. Mr and Mrs Henry Capettett guests of relatives in Metroge Sunday. Dr Ralph C Wiggin and family of Cambridge visited Dr Christie’s last week. Annual field day at Red Acre farm on Saturday June 12. Rev W J Batt of Concord donation occupied the pulpit of Universalist church. Rev Hugo A Perdelwitz preached at the Congregational church Acton Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Holt
Henry Capettett
Ralph C. Wiggin
Family
Cambridge
Christie
Red Acre Farm
W. J. Batt
Concord
Universalist Church
Hugo A. Perdelwitz
Congregational Church
Acton Center
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Main St
Maynard
Serrie
America
Maynard Cycle Shop
Maynard House
Edwin A. Phalen
Geo Y. Hutching
G. B. Parker
Mr. Wiggin
G. EB. Merriam
R. A. Barker
J. J. Walker
United Co-op
Society
Elas
Tain St
Maynard, Mass
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