Local Notes and Transfers Across Towns
Mrs Mary L Duren closes her home for winter in West Somerville. James B Tuttle shoots a 12 pound fox near his home. Miss M Baxter increases business and hires Miss A Chesley from Boston for millinery duties. Cyrus Dole returns to Cambridge for winter. W H Robbins plans to occupy Forbush property on Parlin Ave soon. Luke Tuttle, Acton's oldest citizen, remains in critical condition after a recent shock. Mrs Luther Conant Jr and Luther 3d with Miss Etta Frederickson take a brooklyn trip for Thanksgiving.
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Mary L. Duren
West
Somerville
James B. Tuttle
M. ’. Baxter
A. Chesley
Boston
Cyrus Dole
Cambridge
W. H. Robbins
Malden
Forbush
Parlin Ave
Luke Tuttle
Acton
Luther Conant, Jr
Luther 3d
Etta Frederickson
Brookyn
N.Y
Conant
Congregational Church Thanksgiving Services Plans
Rev. F. W. Tingley, pastor, leads 10:45 a.m. service with Sunday school at noon. Junior C. B. at 4 p.m. Y P 8 C meets on Home mission work Luke 14 15 24. Friday prayer meeting, Giving Thanks Psalm 136 4 26. Special thanks for church nation world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Tingley
Miss Mary Coughlin sails to France for nursing post
Mr and Mrs Willie Coughlin learned their daughter Mary has arrived safely in Bordeaux after departing New York on the Rochambeau. She heads to Pau to assume duties as a nurse after completing four years at Waltham Hospital and postgraduate work at the Floating Hospital. Recommended by Dr Washburn of Massachusetts General Hospital she is an Acton girl with strong local interest in her success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Coughlin
Willi Coughlin
Mary
New York
Bordeau
France
Pau
Miss Coughlin
Waltham Hospital
Floating Hospital
Pas
Washburn
Mass. General Hospital
Local News in Acton and Nearby Towns
South Acton notes R B Moore in New York on business and schools closing for the rest of the week. Various residents are mentioned with illnesses travel and visits including Miss Hinckley in Hyannis and Mrs Page in New Jersey. Thanksgiving plans and local events are described with church services and a Boy Scouts gathering in Exchange Hall.
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Fritz
Fred Hill
Machias
Acton Friends
Marlboro
Page
New Jersey
Mexico
Our
Fred Burke
Tirina
Boy Scouts
Lawton
Anne R. Nagle
Woman's Club
Tony Sears
Reception to Pastor Fritz Welcomed at Cambridge Church
A large crowd gathered Friday night in the vestry of the Congregational Church to welcome Rev. and Mrs. Rayman Fritz of Cambridge as the new pastor and his wife. About 150 townspeople attended despite heavy rain. The event featured musical offerings by Lizzie Bumpus, Helen Reed, Hazel Coolidge, Edith Johnson, and readings. Clergy from Acton and surrounding towns spoke warmly, and ice cream and cake were served amid yellow chrysanthemum decorations.
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Arge
Congregational Church
Rayman Fritz
Cambridge
Fritz
Fletcher
Alma Stowell
Capelle
Christie
F. Merriam
Acton
Batt
Concord Junction
Tewksbury
Concord
Rutan
Maynard
John Case
A. Merriam
Merriam
Howard Quimby
F. A. Merriam
Lizzie Bumpus
Helen Reed
West Acton
Hazel Coolidge
Dorothy Mead
Edith Johnson
Mr. Tingley
Acton Centre
Mr. Pierce
Mr. Morris
Mr. Fritz
Acton Centre Women Hear Darwin Theory Lesson
Dr Charles Freischer told Acton Woman's club members and guests that humans are only beginning to stand erect and could drop to all fours, illustrating Darwinian origins. He warned against gossip and scandal in town life, saying it serves as a reminder to keep upright conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Woman's Club
Charles Freischer
Ruth
W. C. T. U. Meeting Reports Charity and Savings Work
The regular W. C. U. meeting met at Mrs. Z. Stanley’s house. President Mrs. John White led a vote to send Thanksgiving donations to Boston Flower Mission. The group will continue Mrs. A. Phalen’s charge of school savings from the past two years. Readings by Mrs. Farrar Miss Smith and Mrs. Smith followed with a social half hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. Stanley
John White
Flower Mission
Boston
A. Phalen
Frank Farrar
Martha Smith
Charles E. Smith
Local residents report home updates and health progress
Mr Chapman completed a garage at his new home. E F Condit repairs his house and adds a cement walkway. Dr Louis Allen, previously ill, is improving and now able to walk outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chapman
E. F. Condit
Louis Allen
Auction Sale at American House Stable Metropolis
Auctioneers advertise a sale at the American House stable on Monday November 29. The listing includes live stock such as a bay colt four years old sired by Hal Ensign along with thirteen other horses twenty cows and heifers several pigs hens harnesses sleighs and farm gear. Details are posted. contact West Acton 94 for information.
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American House
Hal Ensign
Tel
West Acton
S. B. Ineson
Man Crushed Hand at Cider Mill Injury
Kenney Reed suffered a crush injury to his left hand at work when caught between a truck and platform at the cider mill. The flesh was split between the second and third fingers, with bruising to the back of the hand. The wound will keep the hand disabled for about two weeks.
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Kenney
South Sudbury Building Paint and Staffing Update
Harland H. Rogers paints his buildings in a neat color with M. S. Shea assisting. John W. Garfield is ill with acute indigestion and unable to work. Mr. Pine, the second trick man at the station, will join Arlington at week’s end. a spare man is temporarily employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harland H. Rogers
M. S. Shea
John W. Garfield
Mr. Pine
Arlington
Marlborg man Billy Webster confined by back strain
Wm. H. Webster of Marlborg known as Billy has confined to his bed from a severe back strain after lifting heavy machinery. At last accounts he was slowly improving and hoped to resume work this week.
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Wm. H. Webster
Marlborg
Famil Marl
Billy
Mt Nobscot Residence Transforms View
Improvements by Mr St Claire on Mt Nobscot rapidly near completion enhance the property. The location is highly sightly and visible for miles in every direction.
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St. Claire
Mt. Nobscot
Rev. G. Wolcott Brooks Delivers Pilgrim Talk
Pastor Rev. G Wolcott Brooks spoke on The Pilgrim at Memorial church Sunday, using stereopticon views. A large audience attended both morning and evening services found entertaining and instructive for all ages.
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G. Wolcott Brooks
Memorial Church
Thanksgiving Union Service Preached at Memorial Church
Rev. Mr. Brooks of Memorial church preached at the union Thanksgiving services held in the M E church at the centre Sunday last. A large timber attended from this vicinity, barges being furnished for transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brooks
Memorial Church
Union
M. E
West Acton Ordination Exercises
The ordination of Rev. Luther G. Morris of West Acton was held at the Universalist church before a large gathering. The service included scripture readings, prayers, the ordination act, a sermon, right hand of fellowship, and benediction with several visiting ministers. The choir, directed by Mrs. Alice Worcester Weeks, provided special singing praised by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
Luther G. Morris
Mr. Morris
St. George
C. L. Pierce
Chas. Conklin
D. D
Brookline
Harvard Yale clash noted by Cambridge spectators
The Cambridge crowd included Webster Blanchard A F Blanchard Earl Randall Lyman Wetherbee and Miss Gladys McGregor as witnesses to the Harvard Yale football game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Cambridge
Webster Blanchard
A. F. Blanchard
Earl Randall
Lyman Wetherbee
Gladys McGregor
Dance Plans and Club Meetings in Sudbury
There was no children's dance this week but a Grange hall dance is planned for Saturday evening. Friday afternoon the missionary society met with Mrs. Etta S Bent. The Woman's club next meets at 3 p m.
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The
Missionary Society
Etta S. Bent
Unitarian Church Pastor Ida C. Hulton Resigns
Reverend Ida C. Hulton has resigned from her role as pastor of the local Unitarian church. Her departure marks the end of her tenure guiding the congregation and community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida C. Hulton
The
Unitarian Church
Thanksgiving Social Dance at Town Hall
A social dance on Thanksgiving evening at the town hall with proceeds for the Grange. Stone’s Orchestra will provide the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
The
Grange
Stone
Hub Moving Picture Show Delights Small Town
A Hub moving picture show at Grange hall drew a full house and pleased audiences especially children. The program was described as clean and deserving of patronage.
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Grange Hall
Pleasant game party awards prizes and refreshments
A Saturday evening game party drew good attendance and enthusiasm. Auction bridge winners were Chas Way first and Mrs Evans 24 as consolation, with Mrs Grey and George Smith as runners up. Marie Nelson won progressive whist, Charles Morrel of Boston second, and Frank Perkins with Miss Goldie Pillsbury earned congratulations. Checkers saw Mrs William Ferden first and Miss Pillsbury second, while George Gohl kie led men with Ellenwood taking second. Coffee and sandwiches were served by Mrs Leon Hawes, Mrs William Ferden and Mrs Charles Brackett.
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Chas. Way
Evans
Grey
George Smith
Marie Nelson
Charles Morrel
Boston
Frank Perkins
Goldie Pillsbury
William Ferden
Pillsbury
George Gohlkie
Ellenwood
Leon Hawes
Charles Brackett
Thanksgiving service at Methodist church draws full houses
Rev Ida C. Hutton and the pastor participated in the union service with Rev Mr Banks delivering a forcible sermon on Rev 21 26 The Glory of God The Methodist choir sang and resolutions were offered to create more religious enthusiasm and better town conditions Committees from each church are to coordinate the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ida C. Hutton
Mr Banks
God
Neighbors Day Observed by Woman's Club Delegates
The Woman's club observed Neighbors Day with members from nearby clubs. Delegates from Hudson and Maynard attended, along with town presidents and secretaries. Mrs Stone spoke on the Beverly Federation, J C Hall delivered current events, and Ruth Ames with Mr Dexter played violin. Tea and fancy cookies closed the event.
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Neisbors
Hudson and
Maynard
Stone
Beverly
J. C. Hall
Ruth Ames
Dexter
Saxonville
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