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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1919

Page

7

Sudbury Miss Ida Hustin on Sick List

Miss Ida Hustin has been on the sick list. Miss Kendrick and the Small family have arrived for the summer.

Ida Hustin Miss. Kendrick

Goodman Society Meeting At Town Hall Delivers Care Plan

The Goodman society met at the town hall on Monday evening to discuss matters of local concern. The session covered care of the common property and related business, with officials noting progress and next steps.

Goodman ‘Society Town Hall

Elections Handed To New Officers In Local Meeting

Officials elected include President Leon B. Hewes and Vice President Charles H. Way. Josephine White named secretary Mrs Florence A. Hosmer treasurer and Jennie F. Hawes auditor.

Cers Leon B. Hewes Charles H. Way Josephine White Jennie F. Hawes

Methodist Church Sermon and May 25 Union Service

The Methodist church pastor preached on Matthew and the centenary movement. The Unitarian church will host a union service on Sunday May 25 with all preachers assisting and special music. Soldiers and Sons of Veterans will attend the 11 o clock service.

Methodist Church Unitarian Church Sons of Veterans

May Sale At South Acton L S C Congregationalists

Tonight the L S C of the Congregationalists holds its May sale with a salad supper at 6 30 followed by an 8 o clock lecture and music. Dr Haver of Boston delivers the lecture. Mrs W S Fletcher and daughter Dora left yesterday to join Mr Fletcher at North Adams for a few months stay.

L.S. C Congregationalists Haver Boston W. S. Fletcher Dora

Union Memorial Service Draped in Community Unity

Sunday morning at 10 30 a union memorial service will unite village churches with the G A R and W R C as honored guests. Sunday school follows at 11 45 and Christian Endeavor at 6 with the sermon on Gods Precious Promises from Kings and Peter. A 7 45 pm community song service closes the day.

Universalist Church

Interesting meeting of North Middlesex WMA and WMBA branch

The annual North Middlesex Alliance of W H M A and semi annual North Middlesex branch of WM B gathered at the Congregational church on the 18th. About 100 attended on a sunny spring day as reports and speeches held attention. Louise K Noyes of Boston spoke on W H M A work with witty asides. Olive Greene reported from branch missions and Turkey orders. Helen Calder and Mrs E W Riggs spoke from Turkey notes. Dora Fletcher served as pianist and sang a solo.

North Middlesex Alliance North Middlesex W. M.B Congregational Church Louise K. Noyes Boston Olive Greene Turkey Helen Calder E. W. Riggs Dora Fletcher

Frigate Bird Captures Life Aboard Its Wide Wings

Naturalists describe the frigate bird as living mostly on the wing. It feeds while flying and even sleeps aloft, with a vast wingspan and an apparent speed of 96 miles per hour.

Angry tree of acacia reaches eight feet in height

A native description notes an acacia species growing about eight feet tall. It closes its leaves into coils at sunset and releases a nauseating odor when branches are shaken. Locals nickname it the angry tree due to its flustered reaction when touched.

Pressure of Water At Various Fathoms

The text gives pressure per square inch in pounds for water at different depths. At five fathoms pressure is 12.99 pounds and at ten fathoms 25.98 pounds. At fifteen fathoms the pressure is 38.97 pounds and at twenty fathoms 51.96 pounds.

Elizabeth Walker Injured in Sudbury Auto Accident

Elizabeth Walker of East Sung was struck by a Boston-bound car in the schoolyard on Wednesday May 14. She suffered a broken jaw and facial injuries but showed signs of improvement after an ambulance took her to Marlboro Hospital. Doctors planned surgery when feasible and noted her condition as favorable for recovery.

Elizabeth. Walker Marlboro Hospital Sudbury Elizabeth Walker East Sung Boston Dr. Oviatt Seneca Hall Worcester Ward Waltham Elizabeth

West Acton Notes on Local Residents Activities

Arthur H. Wetherbee is up with crutches at home. Walter Feltus of Greenfield visited J. R. Feltus last week. Joseph Gallant builds a cement walk. Albert R. Beach named fire engineer for Precinct 3 by selectmen. W. Strout of Maynard moved Mrs. Weeks to West Newton. Webster S. Blanchard has a new house under construction by Howe Lumber Co. Mrs. L. M. Sheppard, Mrs. Vesta Hood, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holt visited Clara B. Holt’s home.

Arthur H. Wetherbee Walter Feltus Greenfield J. R. Feltus Joseph Gallant Albert R. Beach C. Strout Maynard Alice 'W. Weeks West Newton Webster S. Blanchard Howe Lumber Co Marlboro L. M. Sheppard Lowell Vesta’ Hood Indianapolis Harry Holt West Somerville Clara B. Holt

Supper and Social at Universalist Church Gathering

A Thursday night event at the Universalist church offered a supper with an age based admission, drawing a good crowd. Guests included C. B. Grimes hosting visitors from Vermont and Mrs. Wright Hargraves entertaining attendees over the weekend. John McCabe and William Wright of Waltham visited George Towne in town.

Universalist Church Grimes Vermont Wright Hargraves Walter French South Acton Frank Mansir John ‘McCabe William H. Wright Waltham George L. Towne

Memorial Day observances planned in West Acton and surrounding areas

Isaac Davis Post announces Memorial Sunday sources to be held at South Acton Congregational Church May 25 with processions and an address by Rev. Ralph Barker. Memorial Day services on May 30 include assembling at Maynard at 8 30, cemetery services at Glenwood St Bridget’s Woodlawn Acton Centre and Mt Hope, soldiers’ tablets decorations, and a 3 PM public exercise at West Acton O F Hall. Full uniform and autos provided if unable to march.

Isaac Davis Dept. of Mass Grand Army of the Republic West Acton Mass South Acton Maynard Glenwood St. Bridget’s Woodlawn Acton Centre Mt. Hope O. O. F. Hall R. Knowlton Adist Geo. L. Towne

Frank W. Chapman Visits Town From Acton

Frank W. Chapman formerly of Acton arrived in town Monday to see his old friends and inspect the local scene. He planned a short visit and to tour nearby sites before returning.

Frank W. Chapman Acton

Farm Bureau speaker to address town hall gathering

Mrs Ida Harrington of the Farm Bureau will speak at the town hall on Thursday afternoon May 22 at 2 30 p m. The meeting aims to attract a large turnout of town women. The Red Cross will hold a business meeting at Mrs Henry Way's to plan the reception for the boys in service Thursday afternoon.

Ida. Harrington Farm Bureau Town Hall The Red Cross Henry Way

South Acton Defeats West Acton in Weekend Kids’ Ball Game

South Acton hosted West Acton on Saturday for a young boys baseball game with the local umpire Rev. George L Micholson and notes of coming rematch. Alice M Teele visited town over Sunday. Salvation Army drive urged. G A R invites veterans and Boy Scouts to Memorial Sunday at 10 30 a m May 25 at South Acton Congregational Church, in full uniform if possible.

South Acton West Acton George L. Michelson Salvation Army Sons of Veterans

Perry District Transfers and June Woman's Club Plans

The Perry district notes changes as I Haskell takes over Louis Perry's property and Chester Perry moves to the Phillips property owned by Col. Bradley. A Perry will occupy S.D. Perry's farm tenement recently used by Chester Perry's family. The Woman's Club announces a planned event for June 7, Saturday evening with unspecified changes.

Perry District I Haskell Louis Perry Chester Perry Phillips’ Place Col. Bradley A Perry D.perry Chester Perry

Dean Birney Lecture Praised Service Men at Town Hall

Dean Birney delivered a fine talk at the town hall on Wednesday praising American service members abroad. He asserted an American equates to three Germans and noted ushers Littent Clarke of the navy and Maurice White of the army. The audience size was smaller than hoped.

Dean ‘Birney Gay Town Hall Littent Clarke Navy Maurice White Army

Memorial Church Service Notes and Local Changes

A Memorial church service section reports a pastor's sermon referencing Matthew and a crowd of four. The town notes removal of telephones from Dwight Dean William Ferden and Charles Baldwin residences, reflecting recent local changes.

Dwight’ Dean William Ferden Charles “Baldwin

Baptist Church Service and Activities Announced

Reverend George L. Michelson leads a preaching service at 10:45 with a special memorial address. Sunday school at 12:30, Junior Endeavor at 4, evening service at 7, and prayer meeting Friday at 7:30. A cordial welcome to all.

George L. Michelson

Not Fair Division Phrase Reveals Feltham Quotation

Fragmentary quote from Feltham expresses dissatisfaction with restraint and irony about seeking pain versus contentment. The line critiques loud venting and censures weak responses while contrasting sentiment and restraint.

Feltham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ipswich Perry Bros., Inc F. H. Peavey Main Tel Maydale Maydale Spring Ephone Glendale St Geo. H. Gutteridge Nason Street Maynard, Mass Salvation Army Home Service Fund M. E Church Concord, Mass Colonial Orchestra of Fitzgerald Murphy Shamrock Rose Mary McMahon A. O. H. of Concord Charles Hogan Concord Junction Snow’s Drug Store Concord T. F. Parker Maynard Stow-at-the-home Chapman Dixon Los Mac Calif Mak- Eeiuye Los. Angeles Will Adv Memorial Church Matthew A. L. Silloway Great Rd Garrarrbaare Wingold M. E. Taylor. & CO Acton Center, Mass
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