Acton Garden Club holds luncheon and elects nominating committee
About 75 members and friends attended a luncheon and lecture at the Acton Center Women’s Clubhouse. A letter from Acton, England thanked them for onion seed sent last August. A nominating committee was named and a December 4 Christmas party planned. Arnold Davis spoke on Christmas Greens.
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Acton
Acton Garden Club
Acton Center
Elwin Hollowell
England
Joseph Lizotte
West Acton
Forrest Bean
Harold Merriam
South Acton
Arnold Davis
Massachusetts State College
Davis
Acton Groups Report Weekly Unity Bible Class
Acton Unity Bible class met at Mrs John Stevens home Acton Center weekly with rotating hosts The Acton Center Red Cross drive begins seeking 306 quota and house to house canvass planned Mrs William Sears is chapter chairman Acton Woman's Club board meeting set for Wednesday at Mrs William Rimbath home Miss Helen Bacher opens Boston hairdressing salon Acton fire company to hold Deane party November 17 at 8 PM at the firehouse
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Acton Unity Bible
John Stevens
Newtown Road
Acton Center
Acton Woman's Club
William Rimbath
Helen Bacher
North
Acton
Boston
Acton Fire Company
Lodge of Sasons Names Local Officeholders
Town voters elected Lessie B. Laird as senior warden and Frederick Kennedy as junior warden, with Harold A. Merriam as treasurer and Theron Lowden. William P. Cameron of South Acton returns from a two month business trip in northern Maine as an engineer for General Electric. W Henry Sear of Maine Street South Acton was installed as master of the Maynard lodge.
Water and Fire A flatterer has water and fire
The item presents a paradoxical figure described as a flatterer who holds water in one hand and fire in the other. It appears as a brief illustrative or satirical note without longer context.
Waste the Fifth Columnist Must Be Defeated in War
A wartime appeal argues waste is a greater threat to defense than spies. It urges Americans to conserve materials, save metals and rubber, and extend the life of household goods to accelerate production and shipbuilding. It cites U S production shares and shipping shortages, urging a nationwide enlistment to save resources and win the war.
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United States
Arorld
Republic
Pacific
Wast Indies
India
Philippine Islands
South Africa
Army
Navy
Norway
England
Europe
Hitler
Acton Police Chief and Mrs Foley Observe 20th Anniversary
A party Tuesday night at the Sudbury Tea Room honored Acton Police Chief Michael Foley and his wife on their 20th wedding anniversary. About 60 guests from Acton and neighboring towns attended, with Lawrence Roche as master of ceremonies and Ralph Lockwood delivering best wishes. A china dinner service for twelve and a white elephant were given to the couple, reflecting a community celebration organized by many local residents.
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Acton
Michael Foley
Iby
Thomas Foley
Maynard
Foley
J. Foley
Mary A Foley
I. H. Binks
Dorothy D Roche
Dorothy D Roche, ‘Charlotte Reynolds, Georgianna McKenzie
C. L. Clark
Edward Byron
Marion ‘McGuire
Harold Roche
Ralph Lockwood
Willian Dee
Richard Murray
Herman L. Purcell ,Jr
Dorothy Dee
Wilda Murray
James Burke
Harold Dockerty
Lawrence+Roche
Tillian
A. Ll. Frazier
Therone Lowden
Marion O'Neil
Anthony Foley
Ethel Rawitzer
Frank Madden
Flora M Foarty
Laura Davis
Mary ¥. Howard
Donatus Benere
Bertha M. Carmichael
George A. Morse
George 8. Braman
Leon Clatlin
Robert Willett
Arley Lawrence
Simon Taylor
Eugene ‘Bursaw
Through Your Window
A reflective quote about belief and honor urges readers to see the world clearly. It contrasts inner values with outward achievement and frames personal insight as a window to understanding.
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Shaw
Legion Whist Night At Acton G A R Hall
The Acton Legion post holds its regular whist party Thursday night at the G A R hall in West Acton. A previous Acton Grange party at Mrs John Pedersons in Acton Center drew a large crowd. The six part series ends with a grand prize of 5 dollars for the player with fewest losses. Prize winners included Mrs Clare Milbery Inez Peterson Miss Virginia Milbery Anne Prindle Mrs Ella Torkelsen Margaret Rover Helen Peterson Norman Hollowell A J Hicks Josephine Anderson Frederick Hopkins Louise Garceau and Ida Hicks won the consolation prize. Mrs Bertha Tucker won a cake by chance. Hostess was Mrs John Pederson. The next party is set for Tuesday evening November 18.
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Virginia Milbery
Anne Prindle
Ella Torkelsen
Margaret Rover
Helen Peterson
Norman Hollowell
A. J. Hicks
Josephine Anderson
Frederick Hopkins
Louise Garceau
Ida Hicks
Bertha Tucker
John Pederson
Maynard Motor Corps Graduates Honored After Exercises
The Maynard Women's Civilian Defense School held graduation exercises for the Motor Corps Unit. Lieut. Blen Sheridan led weekly instruction at the Junior High since last June, with diplomas and gold pins awarded. A banquet at Crosti's Inn honored the instructor, who received a gift from the class.
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Maynard
Motor Corps
Maynard Women’s Civilian Defense School
Blen
Sheridan
Maynard Civilian Defense Committee
L. Roy Hawes
Crosti’s Inn
Ashland
Lieut. Sheridan
Myrna Palmer
Gradual
S. Y
Irma Aldrich
jAnn Bellows
Margaret Crowe
G O P Supper Fine Success at West Acton
West Acton A large crowd attended a turkey supper at the West Acton Woman's club hosted by the Acton Young Folks Republican club. George Rowell spoke on Civilian Defense. Committee members listed include Jeannette Rifford and Theron Lowden among others.
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West Acton
Roger D. Newell
Fannie Davis
J. Driscoll
Kirs. J. Henry Engman
Theron Lowden
The
Baptist Church Ladies Social Circle
Christian Endeavor Solety
Baptist Church
Geraldine Clapp
Florence Harrim Ruth Wilde
Phyllis Webb
Farmers Are Founders of Civilization and Prosperity
A concise reflection credits farmers as the founders of civilization and prosperity, attributed to Daniel Webster.
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Daniel
Webster
Murphy Picked Pittsburgh Upsets Fordham Rams in Major Fifteen
Johnny Murphy of Parker Street, a former high school star, boldly predicted Pittsburgh would beat Fordham Rams, an upset noted by local sports followers. He wagered a dollar and drew attention for his confident call as the Pitt Panthers eye a game at Stadium on November 22 where Ys Bulldog looms. Murphy also acts in Henry Aldrich’s What a Life, as Maynard Dramatic Club performs tonight.
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Maynard
Johnny Murphy
Parker Street
Pittsburgh
Fordham Rams
Johnny
Pitt Panther
Oes
Harlow
Ys Bulldog
Stadium
Henry Aldrich
Mayn Dramatic
Harvey Couple Celebrates 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W Burton Harvey quietly marked their 40th wedding anniversary at home with mass flowers and greetings from friends. Miss Dorothy Bond hosted a small gathering at her Center Street home with indoor hockey and bowling followed by refreshments by Mrs Robert J Bone. Attendees included Ruth Smart Ma Sheehan Puovi Karhumaa Teuvo Grekula and Taido of Maynard. The Par ent-Teacher Association executive board met at the home of Mrs Genevieve Creely and a future group committee meeting was set for Thursday at the home of Mrs J Henry Engman. Parents of school children are invited.
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W. Burton Harvey
Dorothy Bond
Robert J. Bone
Ruth Smart
Ma Sheehan
Puovi Karhumaa
Teuvo Grekula
Taido
Maynard
Saggenteah
Parent-Teacher Association
Genevieve Creely
Parent- Teacher Association
J. Henry Engman
Chicken Pie Supper Planned by Acton Center Church Group
The Women's Court Aid Society of Acton Center Congregational church schedules its annual thickened pie supper for Thursday evening in church rooms. Committee members include Forrest Bean Mrs Raymond Hatch Mrs Harlan Tuttle George Morton Mrs Flora Martin Mrs Olga Anderson Miss Jennie Reed Miss Milbery Mr Iver Peterson and Mrs John Stevens.
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Acton
Women’s Court Aid Society
Acton’ Center
No Affront Moral Statement Quoted by Cowper
The fragment presents a quote about affronts and personal conduct attributed to Cowper, noting that a moral, sensible man will not affront others. It reads as a standalone aphorism without surrounding context or event details.
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Sireouion Risa
Uphams Corser
Boston
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