Community notices from South Acton and West Acton churches
The Ladies Social Circle of the Congregational church in South Acton meets Nov 6 at 2 30 with Mrs W Fletcher. West Acton First Baptist notes new hymnals dedicated Nov 1, plus Nov 3 travel reminiscences by Rev A Jeffries and Mrs Jeffries. Nov 8 services led by Men's Class and I O O F quartet from Maynard with Rev Mr Vance as speaker.
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The
Congregational Church
First Baptist Church
West Acton
A. Jeffries
Jeffries
England
Minute
Maynard
Mr Vance
Harry Holt
Rey
James Newton
Union
Edward Thomas
Community events brighten Acton with gatherings and notices
Last week at the engine house a smoker and gathering celebrated improved facilities with a speaker and refreshments. A West Acton Woman's Club pop concert drew praise for varied wholesome fare and student dances by Miss Sullivan's pupils. Families relocate within town and plans unfold for winter travel. The Stoughton Universalist church program impressed, led by Rev Luther Morris and the historic Choral choir dating to 1700.
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Engine House
West Acton
Sullivan
Butler
Massachusetts Ave
Kinsley Road
W. B. Holt
Garden
Boston
Acton
LeRoy Strong
Windsor Ave
Will'am Stokes
William
Florida
Shore Acres
Phyllis Johnson
Stoker
Scribner
Stokes Place
James Shaw
George Hayward
Charles Briggs
Albert Perkins
Bertram FE. Hall
William Johnson
Stoughton Universalist Church
Stoughton Choral Choir
United States
Dorchester
Cambridge
Luther Morris
West Concord Men’s Club Hosts Record Attendance Dinner
A large crowd gathered at Trinitarian Congregational Church for a five course Italian dinner honoring John Tombeno. Charles Voigt led the evening meal with President Carl C. Carlson presiding and introducing James A. G. Davey of Kent Ohio who presented a lecture titled A Pilgrimage to God's First Temples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinitarian Congregational Church
John Tombeno
Charles Voigt
Carl C. Carlson
James A. G. Davey
Kent Ohio
Sheiks Beat Dorchester Cards 12-6 In Plains Football
The Sheiks won 12 to 6 on Alumni Field as Lanigan Connors and Connell scored for the home team. Dorchester battled hard with a sharper aerial game and late fumbles but the Sheiks defense held and McDonough recovered a fumble for a late touchdown.
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AL Cowles
Dorchester Cardinals
Alumni Field
Cardinals
Dorchester
Connors
Slynski
Kitowicz
Connelly
Powers
Horsemen
Red Lanigan
Swat
al Connors
Sheiks
Nyholm
Campbell
McDonough
Chyzus
Lanigan
Jarvis
Yeomen
Myer
Cross
Alkeley
Maynard Sheiks
Cardinals Krowicz
Stoné
Ryan O'Connell
Bydon Nyholm
Hankala
Rg Campbell
Smith Grondahl
Reddy Helenius
Guestion
Gillie Spratt
John E
Aleley Oryzus
Joe Mitzcavitch
Lyuski
Jarvi
Myer Ganigan
Cunningham Gan
Lanizan
Connell R.eferee
Lent
McDonald
Kelley
Murphy
Bridge Club Prizes Awarded at Mrs Goddard's gathering
Mrs Warren B Goddard hosted a bridge party with prizes won by Mrs Paul H Barnes and Mrs James L Adams. Langdon W Goddard of G A P T Co moves from Waltham to Lowell to start a new stock taking system covering the Lowell Nashua Manchester district with possible extension to Lawrence Haverhill and Fitchburg. The West Concord Union church Senior Christian Endeavor Society held a Halloween party in the vestry with Miss Ruth MacWilliams as committee chair.
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Warren B. Goddard
West Street
Bridge Club
Paul H. Barnes
James L. Adams
Langdon W. Goddard
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Waltham
Lowell
Lowell-Nashua-Manchester
Lawrence-Haverhill
Fitchburg
Society of the West
Concord Union Church
Ruth MacWilliams
Hallowe'en Bridge and Whist Party at Harvey Wheeler School
A large crowd attended the West Concord Village Improvement Society event at the Harvey Wheeler School auditorium on Wednesday evening. Daniel C. Sullivan directed the affair which raised money and social interest. prizes awarded included Dorothy Lunt for women in bridge, John Sullivan for men, and consolation to Mrs. Edward W. Sheehan. in whist, Mrs. Sims won women’s prize, Mr. Ford won men’s, with consolation to William B. J. Graham.
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Harvey Wheeler School
West Concord Village Improvement Society
Daniel C. Sullivan
Dorothy Lunt
John Sullivan
Edward W. Sheehan
Sims
Mr. Ford
William B. J. Graham
Southboro Church Supper This Friday At Pilgrim National
A church supper is planned by the Pilgrim National Church in Southboro this Friday with Walter B. Brewer in charge. The notice mentions a paid supper and references Clark University, indicating community event details despite fragmented OCR text.
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Southboro
Pilgrim National Church
Walter B. Brewer
Upper
Pantley
Clark University
Marlboro C E Members Visit Maynard Society
Fifteen members of the Marlboro Unitarian YPR visit Maynard Congregational church for a Christian Deaver Society meeting led by Gunnar Johnson who spoke on Fear. A 30 minute discussion and refreshments followed. The Maynard society hosts a Peace Meeting next Sunday with a four o'clock business session and address by Charles Wellman. Rev Herbert M Gesner will lead Peace theme in the evening. A candle light service follows and the public is invited.
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Charles Wellman
In Peace Caravan
Ee Union
Herbert M. Gesner
Acton High Defeats St. Marks 19 to 7 on Oct 23
Acton High won its second of three games Friday against St. Mark's at Southboro, 19 to 7. Stevens scored all Acton points including a 40 yard run and a 30 yard interception return. Acton's lineup featured Thompson, Harriman, Stevens captain, Coombs, and Condon among others.
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Acton High
St. Mark’s
Southboro
Stevens
Acton
Thompson le
Tuttle
Harriman
C. Thompson
Haines
C. Callahance
Capt
Coombs
Maguire
Dunn
Claflin
Siason
T. Callahan
Condon
Manion
Reynolds
Birthday Party Held for Yolanda Georgi
A birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Bas 84 Elm Street on Tuesday for their daughter Yolanda sixth birthday. Games and refreshments were provided by Mrs A George with assistance from Mrs Charles Ripley. Prizes were awarded to Gloria Barbadora Florence Monnette and Yolanda Georgi, with many gifts from friends.
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Mary Chesna
Brother Ripley
Gloria
Helen
Anna Barbadora
Francis
Ralph McDonough
Yolanda
Bernie Georgi
Union Church Sunday Activities and Armistice Day Service
Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone leads Sunday morning worship at 10 30 as Armistice Sunday with the sermon A New Commandment and a New World. Special music by the vested choir and church school follow, then the New Senior Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6. Later speakers include Ralph Sargent of Groton and Rev Robert Watson D D of Boston.
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Union Church
West Concord
Alfred Wheeler Stone
New Senior Christian Endeavor Society
Ralph Sargent
Groton
Middlesex Union Christian Endeavor
Robert Watson
D. D
Boston
Boy Scouts
Ladies Union
Ladies’ Union
Intermediate Society of Christian Endeavor
Coir
Anderson Succeeds Reed at Concord Reformatory
John Anderson, a correction officer at the Concord Reformatory in West Concord, assumed duties as superintendent, succeeding Fred W. Reed who retired after many years with the institution. Charles T. Judge announced the appointment.
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Anderson
Reed
Concord
John Anderson
West
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