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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1922
Page
3
Acton lodge and Winona lodge will draw crowds to the IOOF hall in West Acton on Saturday evening for a Turkey in America event. The program promises lively entertainment and a cross cultural celebration likely to attract local attendees.
Auctioneer John A Finigan announces a no reserve sale by G B Gault of Concord. The catalog lists two pure bred Holstein cows including a Korndykeid Reg No and a Netherland Reg No 440027, six Holsteins and Guernseys freshening in weeks yielding 14 to 24 quarts daily, four Holsteins due soon at 14 to 20 quarts, a two year old Appleantha Fayne bull, one nine year old 1500 lb draft horse, and a milk cooler with cash terms in stormy weather.
South Acton residents may vote on 30 articles at the March 13 town meeting. Clergy from Acton Maynard Stow Concord Junction and nearby towns form a padanapeg club to organize. Town electors vote in three precincts March 6 from 2 to 7 pm at Acton Town Hall Uni Universalist Vestry and West Acton fire house.
Concord report notes George W Almgen who bought the Barker estate last year has begun repainting the house and outbuildings from dark red to white. When finished the residence will be among the most attractive in the area.
Mrs George Minot Baker hosted Mrs Grace M Doole 1st vice president Massachusetts State fed- in a social gathering with informal remarks and cordial exchanges.
John MacEachern returns from St Johns seminary Brighton to enjoy the holiday with his parents Mr and Mrs A J MacEachern. Mr and Mrs Melvin Watson move to the Whitcomb house on Winthrop Street. Anna Hall and her son Harold will occupy the Watsons vacated tenement. Miss Cecelia Reilly and John S Reilly were weekend guests of Mrs Joseph Hall of Wollaston and heard John McCormack sing at Symphony Hall with Mr and Mrs Hall.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Greeley of Concord New Hampshire are guests of Mr and Mrs Otis Forbush. Greeley is a World War veteran who served in the Mounted Police under Captain Dee, the former local station agent's son.
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The Junior Alliance presents Melisa or the Wandering Bride a four scene Melo drama by Theatre Guild with roles including Lois Dennison Lord us Isabelle Shaw Hank Milly Keyes Lucretia Eunice Pepper Amy Bygrave and more. Coached by Miss Marjorie Snow the cast performs in Jordan hall Boston Little New York and other venues to raise funds for Star Island Young People’s Week. Tickets through Miss Houghton and Alliance members. Eleanor Holden heads candy sales for the event.
Concord Art plans a two month show on the ground floor of the colonial building featuring one piece from each active member. The exhibit aims to stimulate interest in music, painting, sculpture and the arts with Daniel Chester French as president of the association. Grace B Keyes is treasurer and Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts serves as secretary and managing director.
The Board of Selectmen appointed William Naylor as fire chief designate after George H. Gutteridge resigned as chief and board member. Naylor, long a fire department member, will lead the department while several police and public works posts also saw appointments.
James Coulter a highly respected resident died at his home on Naylor Court at 4 50 Sunday afternoon after a pneumonia illness. Born January 15 1846 in Gervan he served overseas with the First division and returned with the rank. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev William Boicourt of the Congregational church officiating burial followed in Glenwood cemetery.
Mrs William Scully was surprised by a crowded parlor on her 62nd birthday party. Harry Chase presented a handsome electric lamp as guests celebrated with games music vocals and dancing into midnight.
Chester Sawyer, on a civil service list led by the Civil Service Board, has been certified for the rural free delivery carrier post by Postmaster Coughlan to replace Everett White who resigned. Sawyer had a temporary appointment awaiting approval from Washington and began duties today.
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