West Acton Notes Local Social and Circus Outing
West Acton residents attended a Ringling Brothers circus trip from Boston with families including Mr. and Mrs. Everett Montague and the McNiffs. Social items mention the West Acton Woman's Club luncheon on May 6 and various town visits and moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uther Morris
Worcester
E. Holton
West Acton
B.S. It
Sidney Paddock
Louise Gagnon
Rev
Asleff
Boston
Roofing Styles and Materials for Durable Homes
This article discusses choosing a practical roof type, preferring a simple pitched two sided roof with at least 30 percent pitch for shingles or overlapping coverings. It explains forms like hip roofs and valley formations, and covers flashing to weatherproof vulnerable areas. It also reviews materials such as metal, felt and tar, wood shingles, tile, asbestos, and cost considerations.
Charming versatile cottage design with optional siding
The article describes a compact 53 by 48 foot gypsum tile fired frame cottage with stucco or wood exterior. It emphasizes its universal charm suitable for prairies hills or city settings and notes an efficient floor plan and ample service room and breakfast area.
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Ign
Agnall
Building questions answered by home building editor
Reader asks about building materials and plans to build. Submit questions via coupon to the Home-Building Editor for authoritative agency responses.
Eleven Birthday Party for Herbert Symes Son of Commonwealth
Herbert Symes of Commonwealth avenue celebrated his eleventh birthday Sunday with a party for about thirty friends. Guests enjoyed games and stunts, Marguerite Christian and Dorothy Houston performed dancing, then refreshments in a blue and pink decorated dining room. Attending were Marguerite Thornton Mary Diskin Ruth Diskin Mary Murray Josephine Murray Helen McDonald Alice Fiske Frances Reid Gertrude Reid Horterise Locke Helen Berli ed Rita Lafferty Marguerite Christian Dominica Mazzeo Frances Dee Dorisam Ruth Hughes Mary Labon Paul and Herbert Symes Richard Donelly Francis Ahern Sonny Murray Eileen Dumas all of West Concord Madeline Colgin of Dorchester also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Symes
Commonwealth Avenue
Spe
Marguerite’ Christian
Dorothy Houston
Margaret Thornton
Mary
Ruth Diskin
Josephine Murray
Helen McDonald
Alice Fiske
Marry
Frances
Gertrude Reid
Horterise Locke
Helen Berlied
Rita Lafferty
Marguerite Christian
Dominica Mazzeo
Frances Dee
Dorisam
Ruth Hughes
Mary Labon Paul
Richard Donelly
Francis Ahern
Sonny Murray
Eileen Dumas
West Concord
Madeline. Colgin
Dorchester
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Everett Montague
Robert
Edmund MecNiff
Mary McNiff
Ringling Brothers
Doris Scribner
Allen Campbell
Avis Howe
Alice Porter
Norwood
Mass
Gertrude Leighton
Sadie Weaver
Nashua
N. H
Robert Lee
United Cooperative Society
Main St
Maynard
Wilson Lumber
A. G. Ziegler
Audio Service
Chicago
Clarke
Los Angeles
California
Neponset Black
Néponset
Neponset
Bird & Son, Inc- Siprea
Iree
Isgtft
Byron Lumber CO
Maynard, Mass
Mary Symes
P. J
Schnair Risctrival
Brooks
Concord
Reneee
Thibaut
J. W. Bradley
Waltham St
Parker St
Williams Ice-O-Matic
Freeman & Gancy
Duco
Dupont
Gruber Bros
Main St. Maynard
Acton Coal & Lumber Company
Aovn
South Acton Coal and Lumber Company, So
Acton, Mass
J. A. MacPherson Hardware — Sporting Goods
Main
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