Social Gatherings Reported Across Town Last Week
Fred Lewis sold his Ford and bought a new sedan last Saturday evening. Hal's party at Dora Wilson's home drew many friends on Friday night. Helen Wood hosted a Halloween event for young folks on Main Street Saturday. I attended the Hal party in Lexington last Friday with the Lively Trio providing music. Meetings and services occurred at St Michael's, Bedford Inn, and other venues with early morning prayers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lewis
Ford
Lewis
Dora Wilson
Helen Wood
Lexington
Bostra
Rank Tillo
Bedford Inn
Mike Donovan
St. Michael's
Marriage of Agnus O Dowd and James Dee at St Michael s
Last Wednesday morning at 9 30 m Agnus O Dowd of Crescent married James Dee of the groom in St Michael s church by J Kelliher. The bridesmaid was Eilen O Dowd, sister of the bride. The couple plan a honeymoon in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnus O'Dowd
Crescent
James Dee
St Michael's Church
J. Kelliher
Eilen O'Dowd
John Dee
State Organization Event in South Acton Attracts Attendees
Local notes report a South Acton gathering involving the Lily C. Y. C. T. U. and a state organization. The fragment notes attendance and participation, highlighting community engagement and youth group involvement.
Rankin daughter born at Deaconess Hospital Concord
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Elmer Rankin at the Deaconess Hospital Concord on Wednesday October. The South Acton Improvement Association to hold a dance at Exchange Hall on Saturday evening November 6 to raise funds for an athletic field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Rankin
Concord
South Acton Improvement Association
Congregational Church Service Schedule With Rev Barker
The Congregational church led by Pastor Rev Ralph A Barker holds Sunday services at 10 30 with a sermon and the Lord s Supper. Sunday school follows at noon. Evening service at 1 o clock includes song and preaching. Midweek prayer and communion prep on Friday at 7 30 pm.
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Congregational Church
Ralph A. Barker
Hunter party camps at Fort Pond on Hunters Moon
Karl R. Jones Otis J. Reed Benj H Sawyer and J J Knights spent a week at Fort Pond. Their pleasure hunt was interrupted by a ban but once lifted they bagged game and lived well during the last days of their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Pond
Karl R. Jones
Otis J. Reed
Benj. H. Sawyer
J. J. Knights
Annual Fair by Ladies' Social Circle at Universalist Church
The Ladies' Social Circle of the Universalist church hosts its annual fair in the vestry on Thursday afternoon and evening, featuring a large variety of fancy articles for sale. Evening entertainment includes Kate M. Willin, reader and violinist, and Velma Balemm, vocalist and pianist, with Mrs Willls praised for prior appearances at the West Acton Woman's Club and Acton Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Universalist Church
Kate M. WiUin
Velma Balemm
Wills
West Acton
Concord Junction Local Happenings and Hospital Note
Mrs Carl Howard underwent surgery at Deaconess Hospital last week with a successful operation and Mr Kelley recovering. A 912 pound baby boy was born Saturday at Deaconess Hospital to WA Shrutchley of Winnipeg Canada. Mr Shrutchley will give two Bible lectures at 416 pst Thursday Nov 4 at 3 and 7 30 pm with public cordial invitation. Mrs Thomas Connell Jr and children Helen Robert visited Jo Lyna Friday.
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Deaconess Hospital
Shrutchley
Winnipec
Canada
Thomas Connell Jr
Helen Robert
Jo Lyna
Local Schools Closed Friday for Boston Teachers Convention
The district announced a Friday closure so teachers can attend the convention in Boston. 92 WEE Mrs William Reilly and children Geraldine and Rita visited relatives in Fitchburg over the weekend. Robinson has stayed home with a severe cold. Alfred Jones and family occupied the Jensen house on Grovest. Mr Jensen moved his family to a new home on the Chauncy Robbins estate. Mr and Mrs Elmer Rankin welcomed a baby daughter born early this week at Deaconess Hospital.
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Boston
Robinson
Alfred Jones
Christian Jensen
Grovest
Jensen
Chauncy Robbins
Elmer Rankin
Deaconess Hospital
Enthusiastic Concord Junction Baseball Meeting Elects Officials
A lively meeting at the Concord Junction fire engine house on Tuesday evening October 27 elected W Lawrence as chairman and chose officers including treasurer Frank Leighton advertising manager Frank Carr and welfare committee chair Elmer Rankin. Substantial checks were awarded to players and about 100 was set aside to start another season with manager and assistant manager to be elected later.
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Concord Junction Fire Engine House
W. Lawrence
W. G. Lawrence
Treas
Frank €.Leighton
Frank Carr
Elmer Rankin
Robert B. Cousins
William Reilly
Walter C. Akers
Percy McCormtck
Sisters Visit at Kearny Orphan Asylum Guests of Palmaccios
Sisters Loretta and Victoria of the Boys Orphan asylum in Kearny New Jersey spent several days with Mr and Mrs Salvatore Palmaccio at their Maple Street home. They were entertained at Mrs A Macone s home and enjoyed a motor trip to points of interest around Concord. Sister Loretta is the Palmacios aunt.
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Loretta
Victoria
Boys’ Orphan Asylum
Kearny
Salvatore Palmaccio
Maplest
A. Macone
Concord
Joretta
Palmaccio
Concord Junction football team dominates Ayer in 19 to 0 win
Concord Junction defeats Ayer 19 0 at the Concord playgrounds Saturday afternoon. David Hayes scores two touchdowns. Garrity plunges for another TD as McDonald and Hayes lead a strong line and backfield. Referee A P Simpson Umpire Homer Allen Head linesman Smith. Time 10 minute quarters.
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Concord
Teanm
Concord Junction
Ayer
McDonald
Hayes
David Hayes
Garrity
Old Fashioned Halloween Party At Dunlope Home
Mr and Mrs James Dunlope hosted an old fashioned Halloween party Monday. Guests arrived in costume with masks. dancing to Victrola music, various games, and continuous refreshments followed in a festively decorated barn. The evening ended with all guests enjoying the event.
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James Dunlope
Hallowe'en
Victrola
How the State Departments Work for Massachusetts Welfare
Civic department of the West Concord Woman's club hosts B Loring Young to discuss government roles in welfare. Open meeting for men and women on Monday November 15 at 8 pm. Also notices of auctions and sales in nearby towns with sale dates in early November and December.
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Civic Department of the
West Concord
West Acton Community Notes and Local Visits
Miss Ruth of West Acton spent Sunday at home while Mrs Lucy Staples of Boston visited R. B. Moore and family. The Woman's Relief Corps No. 62 annual inspection is set for Monday evening November 15. Sums by Hayward and Burroughs noted bridge work above W H Teele farm. Monarch sold his farm and moved to Stoneham. H L Haynes family returned from Fort Pond. D H Hall’s condition at Concord hospital remains unchanged. Joseph Coughlin returns from Mass General with a healing injury.
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Ruth
Hall
Monarch
Giala
Stoneham
H.L. Haynes
Albert
Fort Pond
Thomas Ne'son
D. H. Adams
Berkeley
Cal A Hallowe’s
A. B. Parker
D. H. Hall
Concord Hospital
Joseph Coughlin
Mass General Hospital
Boston
Missionary Meeting of Wachusett Women's Circle at Baptist Church
An all day gathering of the Wachusett association Women’s Circle is set for Thursday at the Baptist church. Morning and afternoon programs begin with Mrs Brayden Case speaking on Our Work for Women and Children at noon. Lunch is 25 cents. Afternoon speakers include Miss Phla Whipple of Pittsfield and Miss Caro Allen of Lowell.
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Wachusett Association
Baptist Church
Brayden Case
Ph.la Whipple
Pittsfield
Caro Allen
Lowell
Address by Rev Brayden Case and Chinese Exercise
The notice announces an address by Rev Brayden Case followed by a Chinese exercise by West Acton children titled Sum Shi-Ning. All are welcome to attend the services.
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Brayden
West Acton Chures
Birthday celebration for Grimes at his home
Grimes was surprised at his home last Thursday night for his 78th birthday. Friends and neighbors attended, refreshments were served, and a jolly time was enjoyed.
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Grimes
Rev Brayden delivers fine discourse on missionary work
Case Cast of South Acton, a resident missionary in Burmah, gave a fine discourse about his work and life. He spoke on the mission field and its experiences, highlighting dedication and challenges faced by missionaries overseas.
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Brayden
Case
Cast
South Acton
Burmah
Burmese speaker at Acton Maynard church service
Mr Case spoke at the Baptist church Sunday morning dressed in native attire. The audience from Acton and Maynard listened with keen interest to his address.
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Burma
Aptist
Mr Case
Acton
Maynard
Witherbee Visits Putney Family in Main Street Home
E. B. Witherbee arrived Wednesday from Putney Georgia for a family visit at their Main Street home. Mr and Mrs Edward McClellan announce the birth of a baby girl Thursday at Deaconess Hospital. Mother and daughter are doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. BE. Witherbee
Putney
Mainst
Edward McClellan
Deaconess Hospital
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Concord, Maynard and Hudson St. Ry. Co
Hudson
State Public Utilities Commission
Stow Maynard
Maynard and Hudson St. Ry. Co
D. P. ‘Abercromme
Gen. Mgr
Maynard, Mass
Gwene
WOW
Lex
High Ecou
Mann Winchester
Agnes
State Organization
Andnewday
Geter Das Wedesung Oeason
My and Mre
Lily C. Y. C. T. U
Carl Howard
Deaconeas Mes
Kelley
Geraldine
Rita
Fitchburg
Aver
Harvey Wheeler
Deaconess Hospital of Concord
Etis H. Forbush
John O’kane
Oakland St
Wellesley
Mass
H. N. Reynolds
Arlington
Missionary Meeting
Vera Halare
Selwybs
New York
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