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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1907
Page
15
The report lists residents visiting from Lynn and Wellesley, workers at Concord Junction chair shops, and local events. It notes Easter services at the Congregational church, performances by local musicians, and town meeting debates on Minute Men commissions from April 19, 1775 with Acton voices urging historical accuracy.
The monthly meeting of the Improvement Association will be in the vestry of the Universalist church on Thursday evening. The group hopes for many old members and several new ones. We aim to create beauty spots and a cleaner, more attractive village through organized neighborly action.
Miss Clara M. Cushman of Newton and Sidney Chun spoke at a Christian Endeavor meeting. Cushman, a former China missionary, shared experiences and a clear musical voice while Chun, a 17 year old with Imperial exams at Pekin, discussed his homeland and plans to enter Annapolis after arriving in the U S last September.
Special request music repeats at Universalist church next Sunday. A gas leak oil spill filled a well. steam pump cleansed it. Harold Coolidge wins weekly coloring prize. Easter concerts draw large crowds. floral decorations praised. Oak Farm presented by Endicott hall company, to be repeated in village. N E O P whist party grants booby prize. State inspector critiques school facilities. improvements planned. Christian Endeavorers elect officers at Congregational church meeting.
Miss Florence Bickerman visits her mother in town. Miss Flora Reed spends Easter holidays at home. Chas Calder takes possession of the town farm this week. A teachers meeting is held in Acton Centre this Wednesday. Intelligent people always read the papers.
Acton Centre reports W D Showe moving his family to Littleton this week and visits by local families from New Jersey and Lowell. The Boys' Club holds an April 4 public meeting at the Congregational chapel with a varied program. Easter services feature T M Niles sermon and children's concert. Auction notices list dates in Stow Wayland Concord and West Acton. Acton Grange held a successful March 26 meeting with 28 new members. A critique praises Moses Thompson and the town farm wardens for improvements and calls for public appreciation. includes testimonies from inmates on welfare and housing conditions.
Community members who have managed the town farm receive recognition as control moves to new leadership. The notice thanks those who labored diligently and notes forthcoming acknowledgement of their services.
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