Local notices and events in Acton. June 5 program planned
Thompson Blood entertains with a humorous act in town. the Acton Centre grammar school drama Hiawatha to be repeated at West Acton I O C F hall on Friday evening June 5. Memorial day wreaths planned with graves service schedule and dinner at the Baptist church vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeee Durkee
Thompson
Hiawatha
Acton Centre Grammar School
I. 0. C. F. Hall
West Acton
Millan
New York City
Una Holden
Otisfield
Augusta Jewett
Frank Bulette
J. &. Kelley
Lower Town Hall
Isaac Davis Post
Woodlawn
Monument and Memorial Library
Baptist Church
Baptist
George Tucker
J. M. Monro
Otis H. Forbush
Acton
Lucy J. Stone
Hudson
Mass
Lewis Willard
South Acton
South Framingham
Helen Gould
New School Law in Acton Raises High School Question
A prominent Acton citizen asks about a pending state bill affecting the town's school system. The measure would allow Acton to send high school pupils to Concord if exempted by the state board of education. The bill amends chapter forty two of Laws and seeks a statewide exemption for Acton.
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Board of Educations
Board of Education
Acton
Informa
Oper
Goncord
Dlon
State Board of Education
Congregational Church Notice Highlights Services and Events
Pastor F W Tingley leads Thursday prayer meeting and Sunday subject A Strong Church What Is It The Junior C B and Y P C B meet later in the day A Boys club meeting is scheduled for Saturday at 2 pm A joint Friday entertainment features Victrola music and Civil War picture showings Bring Civil War pictures no larger than 8x8 inches Memorial Sunday sermon noted with flag decor and blossoms in red white and blue
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F. W. Tingley
Grammar School
West Acton Social News and Local Work Notes
Miss Vivian Reed assists at the post office. The West Acton Tennis Club held a social and dance at the G. A. R. hall with peach blossoms. Frank Woodward starts a new position in Newton. Arthur Wethertree buys a new Oakland car. William McCharles takes a job with Swift in Waltham.
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Frank Woodward
Newton
West Acton
Frank Penny
Stow
Pennny
B. A. King
Margaret McDonald
George McDonald
Concord
George M
C. H. Mead & Co
W. E. Whitcomb
Acton Judge Hosts Oak Grove Program to Small Audience
An Acton Judge O G F event held Tuesday night drew about 200 attendees. The cast, already well known, did not receive any formal eulogy in this presentation.
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Wall
Acton Judge, I. 0. OG. F
Almost Fatal Electric Shock Injures Boston Edison Worker
Edward Holton, son of Chas J Holton, an employee at the Edison Light Co. plant in Boston, received a 12 000 volt shock while painting a switchboard from a ladder. He was unconscious for two hours, taken to hospital, with burns on face arm and chest. His father and C H Mead rushed to the hospital as the young man remains under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Holton
Chas, J. Holton
Edison Light Co
Boston
Edward
C. H. Mead
Local Happenings in South Acton and Nearby Towns
A busy week in South Acton with births in Revere, visits from Somerville, and social events. Mr and Mrs G R Adams welcome a baby son to Grace Woodard’s family. Mrs Benjamin Derby and Mrs Otis Forbush perform at a salad supper with Miss Jennie Durkee on piano. Alabama Jubilee Co. concert draws about 150. A ball game is planned between the Young Men’s Club and The Bloody Nine. A stone step at the Congregational church was removed by R I Reed for inscription. Mrs W W Gough hosted her father George Hopkins of Waltham. Rowitzer welcomes a fine baby girl. Walter Young visits with sister in Somerville.
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Charles Caldwell
Somerville
Revere
G. R. Adams
Augustine Hosmer
Grace Woodard
Velma Hosmer
Universalist Vestry
Benjamin Derby
Otis Forbush
Jennie Durkee
Ruth Shepard
Walt Hayward
Reed
W. W. Gough
George Hopkins
Waltham
Alabama Jublle Co
Rowitzer
Walter Young
Field of gold blooms greet Maynard street festival
The article notes heavy attendance at a Congregational event and a Navy connection. It describes a week at the old fort with a vivid bloom field from Maynard street to the house rear. A school act drama by Hinchallle and a serpentine dance Thursday night drew a pleasant party of attendees.
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Cardner
Leek
Moe
Congregational
U. S. Navy
Maynard St
Hinchallle
Acton Centre Grammar School
1. C. C. F. Hall
West Acton
South Sudbury Defeats Acton Young Men's Club
South Sudbury beat Acton Young Men's club in a friendly exhibition at South Sudbury. Hayes and Burr pitched well with Burr fanning 11 in nine innings and Hayes 7 strikeouts in three. The home team showed good sportsmanship and could have won with better pre snap play.
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South Sudbury
Acton
Manly
Hayes
Burr
Sudbury Earns Narrow Win With 2-3 Deficit Reversed
Sudbury edged past its opponent 2-1 as Cahill and Hayes pitching limited scoring. Johnson Clark F Burr and Foley posted two ase hits while Foley struck out 2 and Hayes 7 with Baldwin recording 11 in the game.
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Acton
Sudbury
Johnson
Clark
F. Burr
T. Foley
Cahill
Hayes
Foley
Baldwin
Memorial Exercises Highlight Local School Arts Program
An exhibition follows the program featuring student performances from grades 7 8 including piano solos violin solos and songs. Notable acts include Stand Up for Your Colors and Decoration Day with pieces by Hannah Manson Susan Fletcher Helen Donahue and Anthony Foley among others. The public is invited to attend.
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Osgdod Turtle
Cathedral Chimes
Sherman
McGreen
Pive Boye
Strew Forrest Flowers
Susan Fletcher
Gentle Rain
Helen Donahue
National Arts School
Memorial Day Wreath Making Meet for Ladies
A notice invites interested ladies to gather for wreath making in preparation for Memorial Day. The meeting focuses on crafting bouquets and arranging arrangements for the holiday observance.
Memorial Services and Sunday Schedule Announced
Home of Miss Nardst hosts PHday at 1 p.m with wildflower gathering. Evening PHday at 7 20 p.m. includes prayer and praise on Memorials and Re cognitions. May 31 services begin 10 30 a.m. Salvation Ante-Mortem with Sabbath school at noon Y P S C B at 6 p.m. Mission Study class leads a question box. Preaching at 7 p.m. The Signs of the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nardst
Holiday Game Promises Feisty Y M C Clash With Bloody Nine
The Young Men's club schedules a May 80th holiday game at the school grounds against the Bloody Nine. Captain Muggsy McGreen touts a strong out of town lineup and notable players Frank and Bill Piper and Harry Prescott. Arthur Day will pitch with Frank Piper catching, while the remaining squad remains secret.
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Muggsy” McGreen
Frank
Bill Piper
Harry Prescott
Arthur Day
Hudson High School
Frank Piper
McGreen
Cahillo
I. Senter
Evans
Hayes
Christie
M. Foley
Merriam
T. Foley
K. Senter
Soloman
Wanted Secondhand Bicycle in Good Repair
A notice seeks a girl's bicycle in good condition. Contact W. C. Dean at South Acton for details.
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W. C. Dean
South Acton
South Sudbury Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travel
John Buzzell of Worcester visited South Sudbury Monday while Mrs. A. J. Bacon and friends from South Framingham called on relatives. George J. Raymond’s family enjoyed the season with numerous improvements to his property. Amrose J. Cain of Waltham, former local resident, recalled old friends. P W Jones and family began an auto trip to Buffalo via New York. C F Nelson attended Nan tastet’s silver wedding. Memorial church held no services due to a union at Sudbury Centre M E church. The ideal weather drew many strangers out for rides and outdoor pleasure.
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John Buzzell
Worcester
A. J. Bacon
South Framingham
George J. Raymond
Amrose J. Cain
Waltham
Old Friends
Mr. Cain
G. J. Raymond
Boston & Maine R. R
P. W. Jones
New York
Buffalo
C. F. Nelson
Nantasket
Memorial Church
M. E
Sudbury
Here Comes Drake Haunts Mexican Coast Legends
Edward Smith notes in 1904 that the name Drake still terrifies Mexican coastal communities. He recalls locals calming a tempestuous child with the chant Ahi viene Drake as a common threat akin to Bony or the Black Douglas, with Drake’s topsails seen on the horizon.
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Francie Drake
Francis’ Drake
Central America
Mexico
Edward Smith
Drake
Mexican
Bony
Douglas
Last Chance 13 Economic Epigram in Jamaica Mirror
The Jamaica Mirror notes a 13th issue with 13 letter phrases and a goal of 13 thousand subscriptions. It frames a sardonic Economic Epigram arguing sentiment beats hard economics and social sacrifice for collective gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Last Chance
Jamaica Mirror
Frank E. Hopkins
First Fuchsia Brought to England by Sailor Wife
An account notes the first fuchsia known to cultivation was taken to England by a sailor. His wife grew and flowered it, which led a London nurseryman to purchase the plant for about $29.
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England
London
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Fred Gilmore
Isaac Davin Post
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Ab H Po
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Hayes P
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Coughlan
McKenzie
McDonald
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Ween
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Wewee
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Tee
Sherry
Trrntley
Rogers
Bonth Acton Grammar
Lester Stiles
Wena
Ernest Greenough
Hannah Manson
Song of the Fig
Mary Enneguess
Anthony Foley
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Naylor’s Hall
Main St
Wes May
Wise House
Reel Vitagraph
Elderbush Culch
Biograph Company
Billy
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Main
J. Coughlan
Maynard, Mass
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