Community Notes Reflect Local Visits Events and Openings
Acton centre Master Leon T Marsh works in M B Taylor store Miss Marie Davis of Weymouth assists her uncle Geo L Noyes in his store and post office Mr and Mrs Luther Conant Jr visited town last week Mrs Lauretta W Norton of Bedford is guest of her sister Mrs E A Phalen Mrs Adams of Waltham guest of Mrs Frank G Parsons last week Charles T Baxter called to New York on business Alfred Cobleigh and Charles Smith painting buildings of E A Phalen Mr and Mrs Herbert F Robbins hosting 25th wedding anniversary Friday June 7 Mrs F B Farrar and Mrs EB A Phalen attended county W C T U convention at Ayer Men s Community club annual meeting May 29 Miss Helen McCarthy taken to Carney hospital for appendicitis Condon family moved to new home purchased by Mrs Caroline I Brown The War Lunch cafe opened by Mrs D Spinney on State road
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon T. Marsh
M. B. Taylor
Marie Davis
Weymouth
Geo. L. Noyes
Luther Conant Jr
Winchester
Lauretta’ W. Norton
Bedford
E. A. Phalen
Adams
Waltham
Frank G. Parsons
Charles T. Baxter
New York
Alfred Cobleigh
Charles &. Smith
Herbert F. Robbins
F. B. Farrar
EB. A. Phalen
Ayer
Helen McCarthy
Hudson
Carney Hospital
Condon
Caroline I. Brown
M, Be, Taylor
D. Spinney
State Road
Junior Red Cross Program at Town Hall
A Wednesday program by the Junior Red Cross featured performances by Thelma Noyes Thatcher Sisters Edwin O Olsen Carolyn Shaw and Everett Webster among others with recitations dialogue and songs. The event raised 25.70 in proceeds and the teachers received praise for their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Thelma Noyes
America
the Beautiful
Thatcher Sisters
Edwin O’ Olsen
Frank and
Ernest
Tenting
Charles Mannion
Everett Webster
Carolyn Shaw
Colette
The
Acton Grange Confers Third And Fourth Degrees
Acton Grange held a Tuesday evening meeting during which 28 candidates received the third and fourth degrees. The third degree was led by Miss Margaret Coughlin as Master with J. B. Tuttle directing. The fourth degree was conducted by the regular officers with a supper organized by the Kingsley and Benere families, Alan B. Frost, and William S. Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Grange
Margaret Coughlin
J. B. Tuttle
William H. Kingsley
William J. Benere
Alan B. Frost
William 5. Dunn
May 30 parade schedule for Isaac Davis Post events
The program lists a May 30 parade starting at West Acton at 8:30 and visiting Mt Hope cemetery, Poe tablet, Acton Centre, Woodlawn, Flag raising at Exchange Square, South Acton, dinner at Maynard, then more processions to Glendale and St. Bridget's cemeteries with a 4:15 public service at Cooperative Hall. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Davis
Corps
West Acton
Mt. Hope
Poe
Acton Centre
Woodlawn
Exchange
South Acton
Maynard
Glendale
St. Bridget’s
Cooperative Hall
Local Notes From West Acton and Nearby Homes
West Acton residents report Dr and Mrs Winchester of Lawrence visiting Mrs george reed. Fritz Oelschlegel plans to move into the Gilmore house and painting work is underway. S L Richardson recovers from illness and Rev Charles L Pierce speaks for Isaac Davis Post at Cooperative hall May 30. A classified notice advertises a single six room house near post office and four acres with berries and asparagus for inquiry to Mrs F G Williams West Acton Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Hall
Maynard
F. G. Williams
West Acton
Mass
Camp Devens Talent Show at I O O F Hall This Wednesday
Public entertainment by Camp Devens talent at I O O F hall promises one of the best shows of the season. A supper will be served under Acton lodge I O O F. A social time will follow the entertainment for all the gol dier boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O.O. F. Hall
Goldier
Acton Lodge
Registration in Acton Proclamation for Selective Service
By presidential proclamation all males born between June 5 1897 and June 5 1898 who are 21 must register on June 5 1918 from 7 AM to 7 PM. Registrants in Acton may register at Acton Town Hall South Acton James McGreen Store West Acton Railroad Station with George E Holton as Register and Horace F Tuttle as Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Town Hall
James McGreen
South Acton
Railroad Station
West Acton
George E. Holton
Register
Horace F. Tuttle
Local Notices and Community Notes Roundup
D. H. Adams completed a porch for J. R. Feltus. Miss Mabel Willis began the week with an ulcerated tooth. W. E. Whitcomb sold a horse near Maynard last week. Mrs. A. B. Brown spent early week with Mrs. Geo. Reed. Mrs. George Blume hosted a visit from her Gardiner parents. Mrs. Mark Keyes of Boston will visit Memorial Day at A. A. Guilford’s. Ole W. Bustad left for Camp Devens after years here. Friends mourn Hiram Livermore’s auto crash in Concord last week. Jennie Durkee in New Jersey hospital en route home from Florida. She is recovering and will return soon. Willard Rudolph sustained severe injuries from a cow kick and cannot work. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Manson moved into F. R. Knowlton’s Arlington street tenement, near work with A. W. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Adams
J. R. Feltus
Mabel Willis
W. E. Whitcomb
Partes
Maynard
A. B. Brown
Geo
A. A. Guilford
Ole W. Bustad
Camp Devens
Hiram Livermore
Concord
Jennie Durkee
New Jersey
Florida
Willard Rudolph
Charles Manson
F. R. Knowlton
Peter Green
Arlington St
Manson
A. W. Davis
Maynard Soldier Describes Front Line Duty and Decoration
Emmett McCarthy of Company D 104th Infantry writes from France to Oak Street parents about repeated front-line entries, a rest period, and mail. He notes Lt. Mansfield’s return, meeting Danny Hayes, and a Croix de Guerre decoration for the regiment and flag, praising the 104th as the first American unit honored for bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett McCarthy
Co. D
104Th Inf
France
James McCarthy
Oak St
O. K
Mansfield
Danny Hayes
Concord Junction
Edwards
104Th
Oout
Harold Hanson
Maynard
Prisoners Escape Ends With Capture After Chase
Last Thursday two prisoners escaped from the Reformatory and were later found. Thomas Denahy, a grain truck driver from South Acton, gave a ride to a coatless man. Denahy drove to J. T. McNiff's shop in Ac ton, where the constable contacted help. A struggle ensued and McNiff, Denahy, and E. T. Rice detained the fugitive, who proved to be the man sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformatory
Thomas Denahy
South Acton
Tom
J. T. McNiff
Acton
MecNiff
McNiff
Denahy
E. T. Rice
Union meeting at Baptist church supervises Junior scholars
A Sunday evening gathering at the Baptist church overseen by Junior superintendent Mrs. Fanny Porter drew a large audience. The Juniors led the service with a neat sketch performed by Virginia Swift, Wilma Porter, Ethel Fitzgerald, and Evelyn Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Fanny Porter
Porter
Virginia Swift
Wilma Porter
Ethel Fitzgerald
Evelyn Brown
Red Cross Drive in Acton Raises $500.38
The Acton Red Cross drive last week reported 500.38 dollars raised as its quota set at 500 dollars. The community shows pride in the effort and support for the grand cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Acton
Whiting Hall Springtime Pageant on Memorial Day
Whiting Hall pupils present The First Maybaskets a Springtime Pageant at 4 o clock on Memorial day on the grounds. The program includes dances songs and the Crowning of the May Queen with Boston talent providing music. Maybaskets of homemade candy will be sold to raise funds for the local Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting Hall
Boston
Red Cross Society
Excellent program at the school house afternoon
A schoolhouse program in the afternoon drew a good crowd. Students recited patriotic pieces and sang songs including We Are Little Patriots and The Star Spangled Banner. Members of the 8th grade presented remarks and a Gettysburg speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid Sadler
Robert Reid
Craig Sadler
United States
Ethelyn
Evelyn King
Gram
Calvin Morse
Havelock Schnab
Henry Teele
Eleanor and
Frances Hall
Woman's club play tickets on sale for June 14
Miss Carrie Hunt at Deaconess hospital Concord improving slowly. Tickets for the Woman's club play June 14 available from Mrs. L. E. Hawes. Harry Parmenter and family expect to move to Framingham this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Hunt
Deaconess Hospital
Concord
L. E. Hawes
Harry Parmenter
Framingham
Rev Garton Sermon Series on Happy Secrets at Church of Christ
Bedford invites readers to a six week series by Rev Dr Garton at the Church of Christ. June 2 Be Happy June 9 The Secret of a Happy Childhood June 16 The Secret of Happy Toil June 23 The Secret of a Happy Home June 30 The Secret of a Happy Old Age The sermons address real life and daily affairs and invite all to discover how to be happy.
Pressures under feet and hooves from weight estimates
Authorities estimate that a 170 pound man in size 8 shoes exerts about 14 psi per step. A 1400 pound horse, pulling a load, shows 18 to 33 psi under hoof. A tractor near 1800 pounds yields about 10 psi per square inch.
Shortage of fish delays the mail in Alaska
A 1918 report notes fish scarcity hurts Alaska mail delivery as mail carriers depend on wolf dogs fed fish. A Seward to Anchorage run reports dogs unable to work on cooked feed, causing late arrivals. the driver says he keeps the route on schedule and the dogs tolerate cooked food improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Post Office Department
Anchorage
Seward-Anchorage
Iyself
Record of Eight Marriages in One Year Shocks Community
John Watson of San Francisco earned the nickname juggler of hearts after marrying eight sisters in Fris co within twelve months. He reportedly left with the dowries from all unions, prompting local scandal and calls for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watson
San Francisco
Frisco
South Acton Residents Stirred by Draft and Local News
Albert Evans returns from Camp Devens. N J Cole and family settle on Harrington terrace. Leo Roche joins the army in Ayer. Herbert W Lewis sells groceries at bargain prices. Irving Smith works at Maynard Woolen Co. Mrs. Howard K. Tuttle visits Maple St. J B Woodward and baby visit Somerville. Two cars collide on the bridge. Fred H Temple named Boston assistant assessor. Russell Quimby visits from Schenectady. Percy Sweet leaves for Fort Slocum by draft. Boy Scouts attend Rev Barker sermon on soldierly qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Evans
Camp Devens
N. J. Cole
Harrington’s Terrace
Leo Roche
South Acton
Ayer
Herbert W.lewis
Irving Smith
American Woolen Co
Maynard
Howard K. Tuttle
H. W. Tuttle
West St
J. B. Woodward
Somerville
W. 8. Fletcher
Maple St
Fred H. Temple
Martin St
Schenectady
N. Y
York State
Percy Sweet
Fort Slocum
Navy
R. A. Barker
Severe injuries after street collision in Concord
Last Friday Mr and Mrs Hiram Livermore suffered severe facial cuts after a fire truck slammed their car to the roadside in Concord. Chauffeur Frankle redirected the vehicle as glass shattered and Mr Livermore sustained a deep chin and throat injury. They were treated at Deaness hospital with Mrs Livermore later discharged and Mr Livermore remaining several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Livermore
Routo
Concord
Frankle
Mrs. Livermore
Mr. Livermore
Deaconess
Soldier guests barred by war brings Carp Devens disappointment
A village laments Saturday’s decision that soldiers invited for Sunday visits would not be allowed to come. Despite the disappointment, residents hope new men at Carp Devens may still be welcomed as guests in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Carp Devens
Congregational Church Service Schedule and Topics
Rev Ralph A Barker hosts Sunday worship at 10 30 with Sunday school at 11 45 C E meeting at 6 topic Christian Duty and Privilege VI Service in Church and Community Mark 12 28 34 consecration meeting Praise and preaching at 7 Friday prayer and social service at 7 30 subject Placing New Memorial Stones Joshua 4 19 24
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Barker
C. E
Red Cross Work To Be Finished By Mid June
The text notes that ongoing Red Cross work should be completed as soon as possible and turned over to Mrs. A. A. Jones before the third week in June as new arrangements will be made then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
A. A. Jones
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Walter S
Grand Free ‘Street Parade
F. L. Gile
Lexington Road
Lowe Brothers
Concord, Mass
Feltus & Son
Pew Optical
Acton ‘Centre
Pomona
Middlesex Central
Hoyt ‘Canary
South
Sudbury
Congregational Church
Henry F. Miller
Victrolas
Victor Records
C. H. Persons
Nason Street
Maynard, Mass
Geo. H. Reed
Faulkner Grain Mills
Pyrox
Paris
Frank L. Stiles
Overland Studebaker
W. A. Haynes Co. Incorporated
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