West Acton News and Local Events Highlights
Community notes from West Acton include bridge club results, new road opening prompting Sudbury shoppers to Marlboro, and a Royal Lyceum program at Town hall on March 19. Obituary for Mrs Lucy K Staples, death from a shock, burial in Winsor Vermont, plus hospital updates and local school happenings.
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Marlboro
Royal Lyceum
Boston Justiee
Town Hall
A. N. Hederstedt
A. C. Jones
Arthur Jeffers
Scout Committee
Lucy K. Staples
A. Staples
Madeleine Pierce Worcester
Winsor
Hazel Coldwell
Emerson Hospital
James Hurley
Rena .Mason
Worcester
Charles Lawrence
Frank. Toohey
Washington
Recovery After Recent Operation
A note confirms a quick health rebound following the recent operation. No further details are provided about the patient or medical facility.
Birthday purse honors Mrs Mary Taylor with yearly gift
Neighbors and friends surprised Mrs Mary Taylor of Sess oe street with a public whist party on her birthday. A purse containing a dollar for each year of her life was presented by the Relief Corps acting as the organizing committee.
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Mary Taylor
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Mary
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Relief Corps
Voter turnout in Acton districts shows low count
In Acton the town had over 1200 registered voters but only 300 ballots were counted last Monday March 4. Districts West Acton South Acton and Acton Center reported 34 37 and 29 votes respectively amid no competition.
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Acton
West Acton
South Acton
Fair of the Neighborhood Club Scheduled for March 19
The Fair of the Neighborhood Club is set for March 19 featuring an apron table, food and refreshments, and a grab event. Local organizers invite community participation and highlight varied activities.
Pyrofax Gas Service Glow Promotes Home Ranges
A Cleveland or regional ad extols Pyrofax Gas Service and compressed gas ranges. Satisfied customers in New York Michigan Minnesota New Jersey praise heat, cleanliness, and easy operation. The ad emphasizes nationwide service, easy installation, small down payment, and flexible yearly payment plans.
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New York
Iam
Gan’t
Minnesota
New Jersey
America
Emerson House Fire In West Concord Endangers Family
Firefighters saved the large Estabrook road residence of Raymond Emerson grandson of Ralph Waldo Emerson amid a general alarm blaze. David Emerson age 13, ill with pneumonia, was evacuated to Emerson hospital by family and police ambulance as crews used chemical streams and pumped nearby water to fight the fire. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars.
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Emerson House
Concord
West Concord
Raymond Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Estabrook Road
David Emerson
Aid
West Concord Union Church Lenten Schedule
Reverend Alfred W. Stone presents the fifth Lent sermon in a series on Regeneration at West Concord Union Church. Morning service at 10 30 features Regenerated Lives and the Christian Church. evening service at 7 30 focuses on Messages from Master Epistle I Corinthians. Additional events include Church School, Young Men and Boys classes, Christian Endeavor societies, Scouts, Ladies Union, Mid week service, Help ing Hand and Junior Society sessions.
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West Concord Union Church
Alfred W. Stone
Christian Church
Church School
Christian Endeavor
Ladies Union
The
Helping Hand Society
Junior Society of Christian Endeavor
Maynard Fire Halts Before Any Major Damage
Maynard lighted alarm at 4 40 shows a fire on the second floor of United Cooperative Society building. Barrel tags caught fire, sprinkler system stopped spread before fire department arrival. No damage to building or stock. Maynard Girls beat Hudson 21 18 in local gym with Nyland Kaknt scoring leaders and Sally Woodbury top for Hudson.
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United Co- Operative Society Builanty
Maynard
Maynard HS
Hudson HS
Nyland
KaKnt
Sally Woodbury
Hudson
South Acton Congregational Church Sunday Services
Rev R A Barker will lead a morning service at 10 30 on March 17 with a sermon on God as part of the Christian heritage series. Sunday School follows at 11 45. Mr and Mrs Frank W Halt joyfully received letters from daughter Mrs Hazel Scott after weeks apart while the Scotts endured Hungary's cold weather. Miss Dora Halberg of Watertown visited Miss Gertrude Stiles on Greenough Terrace over the weekend.
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Gertrude Stiles
Greenough Terrace
Public School Pupils Exhibit Easter Work for Hospital Patients
Bedford residents report juniors from public schools assembling items for Easter gifts bound for a U S hospital. Attorney John E Rice notes emphasis on civic service amid project at his building on Arch Street.
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Marlboro
Red Cross
U. S
Bedford
John E Rice
Concord Woman's Club Awards Meeting Highlights
The Concord Woman's Club held its March 11 meeting at the Veteran's Building. An exhibition of handcrafts from Bedford Veterans Hospital patients was shown with many items sold and orders taken. Mrs. Hans Miller presided as president. A proposal to raise club dues was turned into a vote at the annual meeting.
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Concord Woman’s Club
Veteran’s
Public Places Ordered Closed In Plymouth Epidemic
Health Department in Plymouth March 12 ordered all schools theatres and public places closed to curb scarlet fever. Nearly 100 cases reported as authorities examine the milk supply of a suspected dealer whose customers make up a large portion of the afflicted.
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Plymouth
Maas
Health Department
Indians infield drill with Fonseca at first
In New Orleans Lew Fonseca plays first base in an Indians infield drill as Johnny Hodapp continues to hold out. Hodapp remains a free agent and Fonseca takes the job in the drill showing his readiness for opening day.
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New Orleans
Johnny Hodapp
Cleveland Indians
Lew Fonseca
Man with 7000 in 35 banks dies of malnutrition
Chicago dispatch reports Henry Kline aged 61 died from undernourishment after visiting 35 Savings Banks to collect interest. He held about $7000 deposits across Evanson to South Chicago, earning $210 yearly and living on 67 cents daily. His widow and five children were said to be estranged.
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Chicago
INS
Henry Kline
Kline
Misor
Evanston
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Seamstress in Philadelphia Expected to Claim Estate
A seamstress in Philadelphia is anticipated to file to claim the estate of a deceased party. The forthcoming probate action centers on rightful inheritance, with creditors and relatives watching the proceedings.
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Philadelphia
Stolen Bonds Found in Auto of Suspect
Bonds stolen in robberies at Indianapolis Chicago Wheeling W Va and Erie County Pennsylvania as well as from the $125 000 Toronto mail robbery were found in the automobile of Emanuel Steinberg who was arrested in connection with the Toronto crime.
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Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
Chicago
Wheeling
W. Va
Erie Coun
Pennslvania
Toronto
Emanuel Steinberg
Stinson Returning from Philippines to Assume Duties
Washington reports Henry L. Stinson, returning from the Philippines, to assume duties and is expected to arrive March 26, officials said today.
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Mary ‘Taylor
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Wsige
Ohio
Pyrofax
Pyropax Division
Carbide and
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International New
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Harold F. McCormick
International Harvester Company
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Concord Club
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