Local Notes From West Acton Area
West Acton Mrs 8S. R. Burroughs has been sick the past week. Mr and Mrs Gerald Sylvester have gone to Chase National Bank hotel in New York city where both are working as last winter. Mr and Mrs John Beach of Fitchburg were recent guests of relatives. Their son Irwin plays tackle on the Fitchburg high school football team and recently made the trip to Cleveland with the team. A regular meeting of the Legion auxiliary will be held on Thursday Nov. 17 with a brief session from 7 30 to 8 o clock. A whist party scheduled for that date has been postponed owing to the K of C Kwenar which will be held that evening. Frank J. DeMars post A L regular meeting scheduled for Thursday evening this week has been postponed until Monday evening next week when the annual election of officers will be held. A delegation of members of the Woman's club attended a musical afternoon of the Hudson Woman's club this afternoon.
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8S. R. Burroughs
Gerald Sylvester
Chase National Bank
New York City
John Beach
Fitchburg
Irwin
Cleveland
The
Legion Auxiliary
K. of. C
Ladies Benevolent Society Votes to Buy Wilton Carpet
The Baptist church Ladies Benevolent Society met Monday to discuss flooring needs and approved purchasing a Wilton carpet for about $1000. Several men attended, and the group announced its annual fair and sale will be held on December 8 on a large scale, drawing from past years.
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of Baptist Church
Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Baptist Church
Armistice Day Observances in Stow
Warren Wheeler Maynard of Stow plans a Friday banquet at Stow town hall to mark Armistice Day. Patriotic services follow at the Methodist Episcopal church at 7 30 p m. in observance of the holiday.
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Warren Wheeler Post
A. L
Stow
Stow Town Hall
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thanksgiving Menu Prep Tips From The Kitchen Notebook
A 1910s style guide suggests advanced prep for Thanksgiving dishes. It covers making cranberry jelly and stuffing ahead, roasting a pre stuffed turkey for richer flavor, and preparing mince pies and pumpkin pies early. It also includes dressing ingredients for a Sherry dressing and a cranberry frappe, plus tips on washing celery, cracking nuts, and chilling head lettuce for serving.
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Mae
Grange Meeting Plans Degree Examinations and Elections
The fourth degree will be exempli fied at the Grange meeting next Tuesday evening. Frank Crowley has bought his Summit Street house from W O Howard of Ipswich. Middlesex Central Pomona meets in Waltham on November 21 with the fifth degree to be worked. Afternoon session includes officer elections. A Ladies Benevolent society special meeting is set for Thursday at the Congregational church to prep for December's annual church fair.
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The
Grange
Frank Crowley
Summit St
W. O. Howard
Ipswich
Middlesex Central
Pomona
Waltham
Maynard
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Congregational Church
Married Today Fidelis Callahan and Noble Morton
Miss Fidelis Ruth Callahan daughter of John Callahan Prospect Court and Noble J Morton son of George Morton Roosevelt Street were married at St. Bridget's church at 2 30 in the afternoon Rev Edward F Crowley officiating The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and friends Hazel Callahan sister of the bride served as bridesmaid John Donahue was best man A reception followed at the bride's home and a wedding tour took them to New York Jersey City and the Hudson River They plan to reside on Walcott Street Both are active in local organizations and communities Mrs Morton and Mr Morton are well known in Maynard and the surrounding area.
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Fidelis Ruth Callahan
John Callahan
Prospect Court
Noble ‘J. Morton
George Morton
Roosevelt St
St. Bridget’s Church
Edward F. Crowley
Hazel Callahan
John Donahue
New York City
Jersey City
Hudson River
Walcott St
Morton
Frank J.demars
Maynard High School
School of Telegraphy
Cambridge
Maynard Council
K. of P
Wm. Priest Market
Woman's Club Holds November Meeting at Masonic Hall
The Women's club met at Masonic hall with Mrs. Forrest Howe presiding. Delegates to the Federation of Women's clubs meeting in Worcester were chosen, highlighting a Red Cross roll call appeal. Ella Parker Dunning spoke on India while songs by Myrtle Brown and W S Leland accompanied. Tea followed by the social committee.
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Masonic Hall
Forrest Howe
O. S. Fowler
H. A. Wilson
Federation of Women's Clubs
Worcester
Fowler
Red Cross
India
Ella Parker Dunning
Myrtle Brown
Arlington
W. 8. Leland
Concord Junction
Martha Hartin
Armistice Day Clash Maynard vs Concord Junction at Crowe Park
Maynard and Concord Junction meet on Armistice Day at Crowe Park at 2 30 pm. Maynard manager Tom King will face Don Lent a top MAC player from last year, with Roy John Gibbons and Edward Coughlin among others. Concord Junction led by Alex McEachern brings a lineup of Concord stars.
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Maynard
Concord Junction
Crowe Park
Armiatice
Tom King
Don Lent
Roy John Gibbons
Harvard
Edward Coughlin
MIT
Charles Lever
Arthur Kataari
Tufts
Mike Foley
J. Murray
Arnold Crowther
Leonard Smith
Stanley Vodoklys
Ray Smith
Vincent Maley
Alex McEachern
Concord Junction Eleven
Concord Stars
Interesting Lecture At K of C Meeting In Maynard
Rev Edward F Crowley spoke on T A Daley the Poet at a Maynard council K of C meeting in Masonic hall. Plans for the first bazaar were discussed. Next Wednesday marks the bazaar opening with a street parade of K of C members from Marlboro Hudson Southboro Concord and Maynard.
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Edward F. Crowley
T. A. Daley
Maynad Council
K of C
Hell
Masonic Hall
Marlboro
Hudson
Southboro
Concord
Maynard
Maynard League opening win by K. of bowling team
The K. of bowling team defeated the Wonders Tuesday night to take all four points in the Maynard league. Connors and J King tied for high single with 110, Connors led the three string total with 300. The score:
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K. of
Wonders
Connors
J. King
Concord Pastor Welcomed After First Sermon
Rev Gail Clelland preached his first sermon at the Trinitarian Congregational church in Concord last Sunday. He succeeds Rev George A Tewksbury, now pastor emeritus, and brings a varied background including work in Berkeley California and teaching in Imperial University Tokyo. He served as army chaplain and was a Y secretary during the war.
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Gail Clelland
Congregational Church
Clelland
Littleton
George A. Tewksbury
Cleland
Berkeley
Calif
Imperial University
Japan
Tokio
West
Concord Junction Social News Highlights and Travels
Miss Elsie Loring spent the weekend with sister Miss Helen Loring in Attleboro. Mr and Mrs George S Whitney winter in St Petersburg Florida. Mrs F R Connor returned from a four week visit with relatives in Pittsfield. John Kennedy left for Tampa to spend winter with relatives. Fred Greene family to move to Bedford for the winter. Mrs H W Tripp visited daughter Mrs Bart Prescott in Groton. Joseph Alexander visited family in Newark New Jersey. Miss Louise Lyong resumed duties at Dr W F Davis's dental office after vacation. Mrs Alexander MagEachern visited son John at St John's Seminary Brighton. Capt M J Dee returned from Jacksonville Florida after attending Prison Officers' congress. Miss Minnie F Randall leaves for Monesson Pennsylvania to spend winter with her sister Mrs Al Boucher. A two week Redemptorist mission opened at Help of Christians church. Local 3rd Inf Mags NG members escorted at funeral of Edward L. Murtagh in Brookline.
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Elsie Loring
Helen Loring
Attleboro
George S. Whitney
St Petersburg
Fla
F. R. Connor
Pittsfield
John Kennedy
Tampa
Fred Greene
Bedford
H. W. Tripp
Bart Prescott
Grotor
Joseph Alexander
Newark
N. J
Louise Lyong
W. F. Davis
Alexander MagEachern
John
St. John's Seminary
Brighton
Capt
M. J
Help of Christians Church
3Rd Inf. Mags. N.G
Concord
Edward Ll. Murtagh
3Rd Infantry
Brookline
Concord Junction Faces Hardest Test Against Maynard Eleven
The Concord Junction eleven meets Maynard town team on Armistice Day at John A Crowe Park in Maynard. Kickoff is 2 30 pm as both sides declare confidence. Maynard claims a strong lineup with possible ex Harvards and Dartmouths, while Concord Junction relies on speed to offset weight advantages.
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Concord Junction
John A. Crowe
Maynard
King
Cane
Mystery Eleven
Mainard
Junction Eleven
Concord Junction Eleven
Reverend Sheldon to Preach at Union Church Sunday
Rev Frank M Sheldon D D of Boston will preach Sunday morning on modern demands in religious education. He is a noted authority and eloquent speaker. Evening service at seven. A Friday Armistice Day service from 11 30 to 12 05 with the church bell tolled from 11 45 to noon.
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Union Church
Alfred Wheeler Stone
Frank M. Sheldon
Hoston
Sheldon
Farewell Party Held for George Read
A gathering at Mr and Mrs Daniel Nagle home Crest street Saturday honored George Read as he leaves this week for New York to join his family. Roderick Nagle hosted with music from a Victrola and games followed by dancing. refreshments included ices cake candy and fruit punch.
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Daniel Nagle
Crest St
Roderick Nagle
George Read
Gerge
New York
Harvest Supper At Acton Center Draws Crowd
The Woman's Church Aid hosted the Acton Center harvest supper and entertainment on Thursday evening. Decorations featured autumn leaves pumpkins and chrysanthemums. The supper offered corned beef ham escalipped potatoes rolls coffee and pies. Grace Sage of Lowell performed readings and the Art-Sex Orchestra of Arlington provided music to great acclaim.
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Woman's Church Aid
Grace Sage
Lowell
Arlington
Peeper scare in Maynard prompts police doubt
Maynard police debunk a peeper panic as unsubstantiated rumors. Anton Paarenen jailed for drunkenness and tied to the scare by local officers. Finnish resident denies peeping. town anxiously locks doors while investigators note inconsistent reports. Mrs. William Ingham visits relatives in Connecticut.
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William Ingham
Connecticut
Harvard Scrub Ties Names Mentioned In Maynard Eleven
Maynard eleven includes Don Lent and his brother Roy with Harvard and MIT connections among a list of track figures such as Ed Coughlin Arthur Kataari Foley Murray Crowther Vodoklys Smith Maley and others from the period.
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Maynard
Don Lent
Crack Mac
Roy
Gibbons
Harvard
Ed. Coughlin
MIT
Lérer
MHS
Arthur Kataari
Foley
Murray
Crowther
Vodoklys
Smith
Maley
Rebekah Lodge Event Dominates Winona Social Calendar
The Winona Rebekah lodge hosted a sale and dance raising over 60 dollars. Mrs George E Holton arrived from Northampton to nurse her mother who had pneumonia. Mrs John F Folsom and her son Harold visited Winchendon over the weekend. Boston Rebekah grand officers plan a visit with supper and degree work on Tuesday night November 15.
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Oe Murray Das
Rviley
Teele
Winona Rebekah
Lodge
George E. Holton
Northampton
Woodard
Fitchburg
B. E
A. E. Wheeler
Gar Hall
Mary Peterson
Concord
Red Cross
Europe
John F. Folsom
Harold
Winchendon
Wilam Lawrence
Rebekah Lodge
Boston
Winona Rebekah Lodge
G A R post presents historic gavel to Towne
Col C H French presented George L Towne commander of Isaac Davis post 138 GAR with a historic gavel. The handle is pine from Andersonville stockade and the head from a walnut tree near the prison spring. The gavel, tied with red white and blue ribbon, comes in a fine case and is valued for its history. Mr and Mrs John McCarthy and laughter Annie reside at the T E Costello house. Charles A Dudley died Sunday night after a long illness. He had lived here years and was well known. The funeral was at his home Wednesday afternoon with Rev A E Wheeler. burial at Windsor Vermont on Thursday.
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C. H. French
George L. Towne
Isaac Davis
Gar
Andersonville
John McCarthy
Annie
T. E. Costello
Charles A. Dudley
A. E. Wheeler
Windsor
Donation Day at Deaconess Hospital in Concord
The annual Donation day at Deaconess hospital Concord was held last Saturday. A large collection of canned goods vegetables fruit and old linen was delivered to the hospital. Nearly $300 was donated and the hospital committee chaired by Mrs George S Tucker Jr with assistants Mrs J S White Mrs Rayner and Miss Elizabeth Tuttle expresses gratitude for all generous contributions.
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Deaconess Hospital
Concord
George S. Tucker Jr
J. S. White
Rayner
Elizabeth Tuttle
South Acton church services and schedules
South Acton Congregational Church with Rev Ralph A Barker announces Sunday morning service at 8 vice 10 30 o'clock and evening preaching at 7. Midweek prayer Friday 7 30 in the vestry on Harmony and Justice in Human Relationships tied to armament limits. First Universalist Church with Rev C Paddock lists Sunday service 10 30 and Sunday school 11 45.
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Congregational Church
Ralph A. Barker
First Universalist Church
Rev. C.paddock
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West Acton
Union Nore
RUS
Woman's Club
K. O. C. Murray
Moynihan
Morgan
Peterson Seeene
Eeenee
Longley
King Wee Enw
Cook
Theodore Chamberlain
D.D. Will
E. B. Read
MR. Bumford
Bumford
Maynard Motor Co
Highland St
Read
Keyesville
Concord Council
K. of C
Acton Center
Tom the Peeper
Peeper
Main St
Garland
Anton Paarenen
Elm St
Concord Court
Kin St
Quincy
Geome
Jet
G. A. R. Post
Commonwealth Avenue
Concord Junction, Mass
Charles Concord, Mass
Tel
John W. Taylor
Concord Street
Maynard sTel
the Red Cross
State Armory
Mary Pickford
South Acton
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