Rural Free Delivery Extends to Nutting’s Lake
Local notes report the rural free delivery service extending to Nutting’s Lake, with residents like Louis D. Whittemore vacationing in Omaha and Ed ward P. Kelley taking a week in New Hampshire. Social visits occur in Clinton Lexington and Billerica, and Bedford Trio hosted a well attended dance Tuesday. Community events include midweek prayer, Sunday preaching at 10 30 am and 7 pm, Sunday school at noon, and a C E meeting at 6 pm.
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Nutting’s Lake
Louis D. Whittemore
Omaha
Néw
John L. Jewett
Clinton
Edward P. Kelley
New Hampshire
New England
Bedford
C. D. Philips
Springs Rd
Elm St
W. F. Fitzgerald
C. E
Local Social News Reflects Visits and New Arrival
In South Action Mrs. Walter Tuttle visits her sister in Groton. Will Huntoon takes a navy day off to visit family. Harry Clarkson from Ocala Florida visits Mrs. Elizabeth Jones for a couple weeks. W A Plint celebrates birth of a granddaughter at Carl Flint’s home. Mrs J B Moore and Ethel stay in a Canaan Vermont hotel while Mr Moore hunts in Canada, after agreeing to a Canada trip last week.
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Walter Tuttle
Groton
Will Huntoon
U. S. Navy
Harry Clarkson
Ocala
Fla
Elizabeth Jones
W. A. Plint
Carl Flint
Moore
Ethel
Canaan
Universalist church Bazaar Features Women Through Ages
The L. S. C. of the Universalist church hosts an annual bazaar on Thursday and Friday with booths themed to woman’s life stages infant through grandmother. A one act farce Bether or Byther is staged both nights. Thursday includes Carl Thompson tenor and Austin Warren pianist. Friday features soprano Eisie Rose and violinist Mildred Gibbs.
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L. S. C. of the Universalist Church
Bether
Byther
Carl Thompson
Austin Warren
Eisie Rose
Mildred Gibbs
Local notes in West Acton community update
Mrs Stearns of Lowell visits son C S Stearns for the week. S F Carlisle’s new house nears completion. Frank G Kelley of Melrose to speak at the Baptist church Friday night. Thelma McGregor hosts a birthday party Monday. I C C F Lodge No 203 to confer third degree Monday evening. O H Knowlton starts winter on his farm and ventures into egg production. Mrs Angie Knowlton plans Buffalo visit for winter with son C W Knowlton. Glen Gould and a Dartmouth friend visited Boston to see Dartmouth 7 Penn 3. return home Sunday. George Patterson of Marlboro to lecture on As Jesus passed by to Junior C E at Baptist church Wednesday 7 pm. Rev Wm J Batt of Concord preaches at Boxboro Congregational Sunday noting 50 years of the church and eleven pastors.
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Angie Knowlton
Buffalo
N. Y
C. W. Knowlton
Glen Gould
Dartmouth
Boston
University of Pennsylvania
Glen
George Patterson
Marlboro
Junior Christian Endeavor Society
Baptist Church
Jesus
Wm. J. Batt
Concord
Congregational Church
Boxboro
Batt
Funeral services for Mrs Helena Holden held at home
The funeral of Mrs Helena C Holden took place Thursday at 3 pm at her residence. Rev David W Lovett formerly of Orange officiated for the Baptist church of which she was a member. Members of Isaac Davis Relief Corps No 62 attended and burial rites were conducted at the home. She leaves a brother a sister and several nieces.
Jurors Impaneled In Townsend Murder Case
Chas. H. Durkee and Bert Owens served on the jury for a Townsend murder trial. Moses Blood pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree, freeing Mr Owens from jury duty after the panel of 12 was seated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Durkee
Bert Owens
Lowell
William Barnaby
Townsend
Mr. Owens
Moses Blood
Blood
Oak firewood for sale in West Acton
Dry oak wood offered for sale in stove lengths. Delivered to West Acton area. Contact P. O. Box 135 West Acton for details and pricing.
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West Acton
P. O
Local residents report illness travel and work notes
Georgiana McKenzie has been sick with a bad cold for days. Walter Hayward is homebound with a severe attack of tonsillitis. Ollie Granberg works as a driver for a woolen company. Mr and Mrs John Snow visited Acton relatives from Waltham. John Keyes stayed with Worcester relatives for a month or two. Mrs George Stowe visited Cambridge last week. Sidney and Clara are tonsillitis victims at Crockers corner. Charles Brown came from Millbury for a two week hunting vacation with Harris Schofield. Contractor Samuel Jones builds two bay windows on N J Coles block School st. Norman McAlister accepted a position with Chalmers Automobile Co and will go to Detroit to begin. Mr and Mrs Don Center and baby visited Centre's parents for a week. Mrs Center was formerly Eva Grey. Mrs Maines is staying with her daughter Mrs Frank Stiles after a fall injuries to her hand.
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Georgiana McKenzie
Walter Hayward
Ollie Granberg
Woolen Company
John Snow
Waltham
Acton
George Stowe
Cambridge
Sidney
Clara
Crockers’ Corner
Charles Brown
Millbury
Harris Schofield
Samuel Jones
N. J. Cole
School St
Norman McAlister
Chalmers’ Automobile Co
Detroit
Mich
Don Center
Baby
Center
Eva Grey
Maines
Frank Stiles
Frank H. Holden
New York
M. A. Reed
Vermont
George Braman
George Tucker
Lucy Stearns
Esther Parshley
Winchester
Fred B. Lunt
Meadow View
Somerville
West Acton
Charles Robinson
Otisfield
Louis B. Allen
F. K. Shaw
Webster
Payson
Seaverns to Restart Drug Business in Scituate
Miss Seaverns shipped stock and fixtures to Scituate where she will reenter the drug trade. The loss of the local drug store saddens the village after twelve years of service. Friends wish her success as she and her sister purchase a business block for their store.
Big 600-Ton Cannon Carried by Freight Train
Residents watched Thursday as a freight train carried a 600 ton cannon destined for Panama. The massive carriage required 14 flat cars and halted at the tower before slowly passing through town.
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Panama
Acton Improvement Association Meets With Oyster Supper
The Acton Improvement association held a Thursday night meeting in the Universalist vestry. Besides regular business, an oyster supper was enjoyed by all attendees.
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Acton Improvement Association
Universalist Vestry
Farewell party for Miss Seaverns at Merriam home
The Whist club held its final meeting last Wednesday at Mrs Will Merriam s home in farewell to Miss Seaverns before she moves to Scituate They presented her a beautiful picture The Shepherdess Thursday night the Y P S C U surprised Miss Seaverns at Mr and Mrs Frank Stiles home and gave her a picture of Shakespeare s home as a token of good wishes
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Whist
Will Merriam
Miss Seaverns
Scituate
Frank Stiles
Shakespeare
Social Notes From Acton Centre This Week
Acton Centre residents share visits and entertainments with friends in New York Vermont and Winchester. Notable events include families visiting relatives, an anniversary gathering at Middlesex lodge, and a birth at the Fletcher home in Somerville. Local water mains extend into new purchases, with two houses still lacking running water.
Ever Bearing Strawberries From Willis Holden Garden
The Progressive is the name of the ever bearing strawberries that Willis Holden could pick for four months to serve family and friends. The writer recently enjoyed fruit with all the flavor of spring grown berries.
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Willis Holden
Election of officers for Ladies' Church Aid society
At the annual election the Ladies' Church Aid society chose officers: President Mrs. F. W. Tingley, Vice President Mrs. Luther Conant Jr., Secretary Mrs. A. C. Millan, Treasurer Mrs. J. A. Brown, Work Committee Chair Miss Charlotte Connant.
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Ladies’ Church Aid Society
F. W. Tingley
Luther Conant, Jr
A. C. Millan
J. A. Brown
Charlotte Conant
Congregational Church Service Schedule and Topic
Pastor F W Tingley leads morning service at 10 45 with Sunday school at noon Junior Endeavor at 4 and Y P C B at 7. Topic for next meeting How the denominations may be united in service Isa 52 7 8. Friday prayer meeting discusses Gods presence in church nation and home.
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F. W. Tingley
Acton Centre Grange Meets With Several Speakers
Middlesex Central Pomona Grange will meet at Acton Town Hall on Thursday November 18 with transportation from Concord Junction. Afternoon session at 2 o clock includes officer elections welcomes by Worthy Master Kelley and Ina F. Cutter response. Evening program at 7 30 features Dr Eleanor Mellen on immigration and a question session.
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Town Hall
Middlesex Central
Pomona Grange
Acton
Concord Junction
Master Kelley
Acton Grange No
Ina F. Cutter
Lexington
Alvin M. Dudley
Kendall Green
Massachusetts
Roland A. Gilson
Waltham
E. D. Howe
Marlboro
Mass
Eleanor Mellen
Newton Highlands
Mellen
Hunter bags three raccoons in Hopkinton trip
Charles Taylor of this village bagged three raccoons weighing 63 pounds total on his annual hunting trip. The catches weighed 15, 19 and 29 pounds, with the 29 pounder noted as the largest he has ever captured.
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Charles Taylor
Hopkinton
Taylor
Truck Fire Ends Harvard Boston Run
On the way home from Boston last Wednesday a Harvard bound truck owned by D. J. Sheehan Jr. caught fire after a backfire. Boxboro fire warden Livermore arrived with a hand-chemistry wagon to fight the blaze. The vehicle burned mostly, the gasoline tank surviving. partial insurance limits total loss.
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D. J. Sheehan, Jr
Harvard
Long Hill
Boxboro
Sheehan
Mr. Livermore
Boston
Birthday Pleasures for Mrs Richardson
Friends sent cards flowers fruit and calls to brighten Mrs J B Richardson on her birthday on November 8. She has been shut away from activities for over ten years due to rheumatic trouble and values the thoughtful messages that ease her days.
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J. B. Richardson
Richardson
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