Gibson and Hosmer Summer Visits in Acton
Mr and Mrs Robert Gibson of Oxford visit her father Waldo Skelton on Maple Street Acton. Lucius Hosmer spends weekend with Mr and Mrs Ther e F Newton Acton Street before leaving for Briarcliff Manor New York to serve as musical director for the summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gibson
Oxford
Waldo ¥. Skelton
Maple St
Lucius Hosmer
F. Newton
Acton St
Briarcliff Manor
New York
Mrs Emma Quimby Leaves Boston for San Guarriel Visit
Mrs Emma Quimby a prominent Congregational church and W C T U leader left Boston Monday for San Guarriel California to visit relatives for about a year A surprise party at her Lower Acton road home honored her departure with gifts and a speech by Albert P Clifford and friends from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Quimby
Boston
San Guarriel
Cal
Quimby
Congregational Church
Mission Circle
Lower Acton Road
Albert P
Church Services Notice With Exchange of Pulpit
At the churches Rev Ralph A Barker pastor. Sunday morning service at 10 30 Rev William T Bo court of Maynard will occupy the pulpit in exchange with the pastor. Sunday school 12 evening service at 7. The report of State conference C E meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ees
Ralph A. Barker
William T. Bocourt
Maynard
Sung School
C. E
Mother's Day Observed at Belmont Universalist Church
Mother's Day was observed last Sunday at the First Universalist Church in Belmont. Rev Clark L. Paddock preached an eloquent sermon and the service included a Sunday morning sermon at 10 30 and Sunday school at 11 45 conducted by Mrs Robert Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Saunders
Belmont
First
Universalist — Church
Clark L. Paddock
Concord Woman's Club Plans Meeting for the Year
Concord residents report Johnson to return home May 26 from Washington where she taught for a year. Robb and Keyes family members completed a Berkshires motor trip. Wheeler sisters began the season with a White Pond swim Saturday. Gladys Hansen becomes a clerk at L Anderson and Son store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Johnson
Washington
Russell Robb
George
Keyes
Berkshires
Concord Woman's Club
Eugene Marie
Elizabeth
Birene Wheeler
White Pong
Gladys Hansen
L. Anderson and Son
Mothers Day at Trinitarian Church Noted for Tender Address
The Trinitarian Church observed Mothers Day with a pastor’s speech praised for tenderness and power. Evening talks addressed Spiritism and religious truth, arguing most mediumship is fraudulent though some genuine communications require non material explanations. the pastor warned that most demonstrations are tricks but some effects in certain cases remain unexplained.
Union meeting and events at the church parlor
The local Union gathers in the church parlor with Mr C H Towle leading a discussion on Africa described as the World's Hardest Problem. A 6 30 supper follows with kazoo orchestra entertainment. Sunday features the pastor’s fourth study on Color Studies titled A Study in Gold and a Boston Union School of Religious Education youth program in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An’s Union
C. H. Towle Bay
Africa
School of Religious Education
Boston Union
Tie Meec
Mrs Baker Receives Gift for Service to Women's Clubs
Mrs George Minot Baker has been honored by officers and boards for three years of presidency of the Mass Federation of Women's Clubs. A platinum bracelet set with a diamond and two sapphires was presented in appreciation of her work advancing the organization's interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Minot Baker
Mass Federation, of
Women’s Clubs
West Acton Hints of Ongoing Home Projects and Local News
West Acton notices report Mrs Susan Hager has her house painted and C H Sehnair painting the late J Blanchard home and Miss Miner property. Lund returns to work after a weekend visit from Burton Hoar and Miss Emma Hart. Elizabeth Halt spends Sunday with Bradford Academy friend at Er 8 D Salmon reopens auto shop at Boxboro with Mr Hammond assisting. Fire Engineers C D Cram A R oe W Davis did not see service. Civic Federation officers elected J Costello vice president and J H McGaugur ras Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Hager
C. H. Sehnair
J. Blanchard
Miss Miner
Ce Ee Lund
Burton Hoar
Emma Hart
W. Davis
Ne Ve S Civic Federation
J. Costello
Vice Presse
J. H. McCagurras
Johnson
Local Notices and Society At A Glance
B L Mali buys a Dodge touring car. Léon Johnson visits relatives in Baldwinville. Mrs Fred Onberg travels to Boston after an operation. Lowell Cram Co begins work on a new house. A resident returns to work after illness. Mrs Land and children stay at F R Knowlton block after a fire. Schubert quartette concert drew a good audience. Rev C H Burrows will preach at the Boxboro Baptist church. George Weaver to Concord hospital for appendicitis operation. A B A relocates to J D Coburn shop for electrical work. Community food sale at Mrs A N Hederstedt home Friday by West Acton Woman's Club to aid ex-soldiers at Groton hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Mali
Dodge
Léon Johnson
Baldwinaville
Fred Onberg
Boston
Lowell Cram. Co
Mra
F. R. Knowlton
C. H. Burrows
Boxboro
Baptist Church
George Weaver
Concord Hospital
J. D. Coburn
A. N. Hederstedt
West Acton
Anniversary celebration for Baptist ladies' benevolent society
The 75th anniversary of the Ladies Benevolent Society of the Baptist church was observed with about 150 attending last Thursday evening. Supper served by volunteers, period costumes worn by attendees, and entertainment including Rev A E Wheeler solo, a choir, Miss Russell, Miss Cobb on piano, and Miss Plaistod as soloist from Emerson School of Boston. President Mrs Minnie delivered a history of the society's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Baptist Church
Yoolden
A. EB. Wheeleer
Russell
Miss Cobb
Plaist
Emerson School of
Boston
Mra Minnie
Firefighters Contain Village Blaze with Water Reserve
Without the water system the fire would have devastated half the village. Concord fire truck arrived in seven minutes and pumped 12 gallons per use, totaling about 185000 gallons. George Coukte of Maynard, former chief, joined Maynard firefighters to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
George Coukte
Maynard
Exchief
Burial with Military Honors for Albert Danforth in Waltham
Albert Danforth of Waltham was buried with military honors last Sunday. He served in the US Marine Corps during the late world war. A veterans delegation performed duty at the cemetery with drums, and many locals attended. His widow, Mrs Alice Hanson Danforth, is well known here and has the sympathy of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Danforth
Waltham
US Marine
Alice Hanson Danforth
Fire destroys homes and vehicles in W. Acton depot blaze
Firefighters battled a large blaze at Kunowlt property as flames spread from a truck engine. Ten lengths of hose and rapid water application kept the blaze under control by 3 o clock. Several families escaped in night clothing with heavy losses to homes and autos including the McDougal and Seamore families and Tony Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunowlt
Ayuard
Daniel McDougal
Harry Seamore
Lee
Ernest Allsopp
Fred Onbersy
Lund
A. W. Davis
Boston
King
Tony Perry
Sam Wethe
Richard
E. Wright
Kinsley
Local notable visitors and arrivals in Concord Junction
Concord Junction residents and visitors are noted in a roundup of social news. Mr and Mrs LS Durenary spent days in Burlington while Frank Emery solicits subscriptions for AL. Wm Ingham bought a Maxwell touring car. The Butchers and Patricia of Lowell were weekend guests of the Loring family. Mrs Austin of Cambridge demonstrates at Adams Bridges store. Frank M Joyce and family return from Florida to town. he will manage a summer grocery in The Weirs NH. A daughter arrives for Mr and Mrs Richard Dee of Worcester, with Mrs Dee formerly Helen King. The Duren parents of Providence stay with Irving B Duren. Edward MacLeod and family return from a winter in Waltham. James Maguire leaves O Neefe Cooperative to open a Shirly market. Mrs Carlos King and Margaret visit from Rochester NY to see William Hamiltons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LS. Durenary
Burlington
Frank Emery
Wm Ingham
Maxwell
M. "Ss. Butcher
Patricia
Lowell
A. O. Loring
Austin
Lever Bros. Soap Co
Cambridge
Adams & Bridges
Frank M. Joyce
West Palm Beach
Fla
Joyce
the Weirs
N. H
Richard Dee
Worcester
Dee
Helen King
C. C. Duren
Providence
R. I
Irving
Duren
Central Street
Edward MacLeod
Warner St
Waltham
James Maguire
O'Neefe Cooperative
Shirley
Carlos King
Margaret
Rochester
N. Y
King
William Hamilton
Brush Fire Threatens American Powder Mills
Concord Junction and Maynard fire crews battled a stubborn brush fire along the Concord Maynard Sudbury line for three days. The final call Monday led to guards posted in relays to keep the flames from spreading toward the American Powder Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Junction
Maynard
Concord
Maynard-Sudbry
Anursnack Grange Meeting Ends With Musical Program
The Anursnack Grange held a Friday IOOF hall meeting with piano solos by Margaret O Grady and Alpha Rubble, readings by Josephine MacLeod, and a musical sketch featuring Olson, Gladys Colby, and F W Taylor. Refreshments followed. A whist party is planned for May 26. News arrived of Col Cyrug B Adams death at St Charles NL. he led Massachusetts prisons reform and ran the Concord Reformatory. He was 60, survived by wife and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anursnack Grange
Ioof Hall
Margaret O'Grady
Alpha Rubble
Josephine MacLeod
Olson
Gladys Colby
F. W. Taylor
St. Charles
Cyrug B. Adams
Massachusetts
Reformatory
Concord Junction
United States
Col. Adams
Ilinoig
Illinois
Ohio
American National Prison Association
Mother shaping destinies as the Acton Centre service theme
At Acton Centre church morning service Mr May spoke on the mother’s privilege in shaping lives with Miss Carolyn Barker singing. Evening service reflected God creator in nature with motion pictures of scenery and insect life. Mrs Porter of West Acton addressed Endeavorers about missionary duty led by Miss Evelyn Farrar. The meeting discussed “How Can We Help.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Acton Centre
Tae
Carolyn Barker
God
Johnsons Pharmacy Nuxated Iron Refund Offer
An advertisement from Johnsons Pharmacy promotes Nuxated Iron with a money back guarantee. It claims many people lack iron, causing weakness and health issues, and asserts genuine organic iron can restore vitality. The offer urges customers to try two weeks and return the wrapper for a full refund if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon Ig
Johnson Pharmacy
Community Supper Held at Church Vestry
A second church vestry supper was held Wednesday evening this week as part of ongoing community outreach. The event drew local residents and volunteers sharing meals and discussion in a cooperative effort to support neighbors.
Church Holds May Sale Supper and Entertainment
The L. 8. C. of the Congregational church staged a May sale supper and entertainment in the vestry on Thursday evening. The room was decorated with color streamers and May buckets and featured booths for candy aprons fancy ice cream and supper with volunteers including Mrs. Eva Sweet Miss Gertrude Stiles Mrs. Emma H Capelie and others assisting. The entertainment was presented under the auspices of church groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Eva Sweet
Gertrude Stiles
Emma H.capelie
Albert P. Clifford
Burton — B. Smith
Ralph A. Barker
Ida B. Christie
Clarence H. Chickering
George Hogden
Will S.fletcher
George Turnbull
Reginald Stoney
Frank L. Stiles
Fred S. Glines
George B. Greenough
Chas. Chas
H. Capelle
Clevence D. Chickering
Oscar H. Howe
Vocal and piano recital notes for residents of South Acton
The program lists vocal selections including Le Saran Rose and Where My Caravan Lies with Mrs Emma H Capelle and Gertrude M Tuttle of South Acton, plus a MacDowell piano piece performed by Myrtle Annis Scott of Ni. The text names participants and pieces in a community recital context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma H Capelle
the Waters
Gertrude M. Tuttle
South Acton
Incomplete City Market Data From St Louis and Boston
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Boston and St Louis market data with vague figures. Mentions St Joseph Missouri, dry goods, and a vague wholesale context not clearly connected to a specific event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
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Peoples Theatre
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Wanda Hawley
Paramount-Realart
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