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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1923
Page
2
Special exercises in churches for Mother n Day with a double quartet and furnishings at Memorial church. Sermon text drawn from the Book of Ruth. The Porum at noon was well received as subjects of broad interest were discussed, including Sunday Baseball.
West Acton notices include Parker illness and various residents' activities. Mentions cover house painting, a son visiting, mumps illness, summer farm stays, office move, a trip to Lowell, factory downtime for repairs, military training, hospital discharge, maple products, family birthdays, cattle shipment, newborn grandson, local business updates, and social events. Several residents are named, with scattered movements to New Hampshire, Nova Scotia, and nearby towns.
Mrs. Austin Lawrence of Boxboro died last week. A respected woman, she was formerly of this town. The funeral was held Saturday at the family home.
Last Thursday night about 200 people attended the men’s supper at the Baptist Church. The Boxboro Quartet George Bernier George Burroughs Arthur Nelson and Wendell Burroughs provided music as the event raised over $100 for the Benevolent Society.
Sunday services honored Mothers Day with a sermon by Rev. A E Wheeler who also sang. The Parkin led choir performed a fine selection. Miss Elsie Wheeler offered a vocal number at the evening service. The annual Sunday School election was held.
Mrs Margaret Devane visits with sister Miss Mary Mallaine in Acton. Charles Gallagher returns from a Maine trip. William Fletcher returns from Ashburnham. Dennie Ryan Irving Gates George Smith and Daniel Cullinane spent Sunday at Revere Beach. James Knight caught 21 trout opening the Lake Boon dance hall season. Sheridan's orchestra engaged for May 23 and June 1. The Ladies Circle meets May 24 at Universalist church vestry to tie quilts and sew. Ayer game attendance disappointment as Ayer not present. Rummage sale May week at South Acton Improvement rooms for church repair funds with a food sale afternoon. Dances shift from Saturday to Wednesday nights.
Sudbury Grange hosted a gathering with Marlboro neighbors for the last meeting where the third and fourth degrees were conferred. A good attendance came from the local Grange and many visitors arrived from several towns.
The Boy Scouts Ball Team lost 5 to 2 to the Boxborites at the school grounds Thursday evening. A Saturday afternoon food sale raised funds for the Scout Punch. The Girl Scouts of America held their fourth annual review at the Arena in Boston Saturday with about 4000 attendees, including notable figures such as Sir Robert Baden Powell and Mrs. Cox. Evelyn Sawyer and Alice Franklin represented the South Acton Scouts.
The Hubbard Brown estate in So. Sudbury has been sold to Warren Wetherbee. The former owner was Harry Wetherbee, tied to the property in the prior ownership chain.
Local buyers acquire the Francis Garfield place in Sudbury Centre marking a notable real estate transaction. The deal details include the new ownership and the property's location within Sudbury.
A rummage sale held in Concord netted 336 dollars for the Boston Floating Hospital. The event benefited the hospital through the proceeds and gifts.
A total of 336 dollars was raised with gratitude to all who contributed. Concord Massachusetts will again be listed among named days as organizers express appreciation for the generous sum collected.
Classified notice seeking a girl to perform light housework at 1 Crest St Concord Junction. Apply in person to employer.
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