Laymen and Women Lead Busy Day at Acton Church
West Acton held a Laymen Day with Edgar Hall highlighting prominent laymen like Marion Lawrence, while Mrs Haggard spoke on laywomen and church work. Evening offering reached 120 dollars toward a 250 dollar fund for current expenses and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hall
Marion Lawrence
Haggard
Parkin
Gander
Miss Knowlton
r@an
Womens’ Missionary Society
Young Peoples’ Society
Leslie Moore
Concord
Moore
Minnie Coolidge
Concord High School
Concord Deaconess Hospital to Close for Repairs Oct 15
The Concord Deaconess Hospital will close October 15 and stop accepting patients except those to be discharged before that date. Buildings will be repaired for about three months with plans to reopen as a hospital for crippled children. A new Emerson Community Hospital corporation is forming to take over and maintain the facility as a community enterprise. Meanwhile funds are being raised to ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted service. FOR SALE Long black silk lined coat with Siberian squirrel trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Deaconess Hospital
Crippled Childre
Emerson Community Hospital
Deaconess Association
Concord
Concord High Field Hockey Schedule Promises Skirmishes
Miss Mary T. Sargent directs Concord High School girls field hockey with seniors facing sophomores on Oct 5, juniors versus freshmen on Oct 8, and a final between winners on Oct 10 at Concord Center Playgrounds. The school team plays Gardner on Oct 15 at Concord, Winchester on Oct 31 at Concord, and Nov 7 at Gardner. FOR SALP Ford runabout newly painted in good condition telephone Concord 307-W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary T. Sargent
Concord High School
Concord Center
Gardner
Concord
Winchester
South Acton Improvement Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Improvement Association of South Acton met last Wednesday evening with about sixty attendees and six new members. Officers were elected: Frank T. Holland president, Jennie Tuttle vice president, William T. Merriam treasurer, Philip Lowder secretary, Ralph A. Barker corresponding secretary. Directors named: Charles F. Edney, Chas Haney, Jennie Tuttle, Holland, George Clapp, William Roevister. Mrs. Edney reelected librarian. The resignation of Edney as president was thanked for four years of service. Holland accepted the presidency with Tuttle as vice president, with strong support for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Improvement Association of
South Acton
Alice M.stiles
Waldo Skelton
Frank T. Holland
Jennie Tuttle
William T. Merriam
Philip Lowder
Ralph A. Barker
Charles F. Edney
Chas Haney
Frank Holland
George B. Clapp
Willam Roevister
Charles Edney
Dances Planned by South Acton Fire Department at Exchange Hall
The South Acton Fire Department will host a series of dances on Tuesday nights at Exchange Hall with Sheridan's Orchestra booked for October. Proceeds aim to fund extra equipment, inviting public patronage for a good clean event.
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South Acton
Exchange Hall
Sheridan
Jesse Reynolds
Dorchester
FE. F. Pratt
Lake Winnepasaukee
Fairview
Spinney
B. B. Smith
School Street
Arthur Jones
Annioquane
Mass
L. B. Reed
Maple Street
Kenneth Reed
Waltham
Lottie McClenathan
Lady Campbell
Canada
Congregational Church Notes Social Circle Meet at Mrs Merchant
The Ladies Social Circle will meet Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs Ralph Merchant's home to share how they earned their summer dollars. Christian Endeavor Prayer meeting is Friday at 7 30 PM. Sunday services include morning at 10 30 with Sunday School at 11 46 and an evening service at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Ralph Merchant
Christian Endeavor
Military whist party held by Jolly Five in Concord
An enjoyable military whist party was held Thursday evening in Odd Fellows Hall by the Jolly Five club of Concord Lodge No 212 COF. Mrs H. J. Marrs directed the game. First prize went to Fort Dewey Battery A and Mrs Rodney Pratt with Roger F. Holmes. Second prize to Fort Dearborn Battery B and Mrs Arthur F. Adams with Harry Mara. Consolation prize to Fort Andrews Battery A and Mrs Albert Shaw with Samuel Cleaves. Refreshments followed in the banquet hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Hall
Jolly Five
Concord Lodge No 212
COF
H. 3. Marrs
Fort Dewey
Battery A
Rodney Pratt
Roger F. Holmes
Fort Dearborn
Arthur F. Adams
Harry Mara Consolation Pize
Fort Andrews
Albert Shaw
Samuel Cleaves
100F Supper and Smoker at Concord Lodge
On Thursday night October 2 Concord Lodge 100F will host an old fashioned baked bean and cold meat supper from 6 30 to 7 directed by Wayne G Lawrence. After the meeting there is a Get to Gether smoker and a talk on the Old Mill Dam and Concord During the Civil War by Past Grand Frank G Pierce. All men are invited to attend and hear the lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Lodge
Wayne G. Lawrence
Old Mill Dam
Concord
Frank G. Pierce
Old Concord
Lyceum Course Opens With Good Program
The Lyceum Course opens Thursday October 2 at 8 in Association hall under the Ladies' Union with the Fledys of Boston offering a varied program including Prof Floyd and others. Local notes mention theater attendance, a MIT concert planned for Nov 21, and Grange degree work upcoming Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Ladies’ Union
Association Hall
Fledys of
Boston
Floyd
Mrs Floyd
LL E. Allard
Rally Sunday Observed at West Concord Union Church
West Concord Union Church marks Rally Sunday with morning worship on the theme The Need of Worship in a Materialistic Age and an evening musical praise service. Church school meets at noon and Christian Endeavor societies at 3 and 6. Tuesday midweek service at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Wheeler Stone
Societies of Christian Endeavor
Lund Wins Contract to Build House in Stoneham
Traffic through town was unusually heavy on Sunday with many heading to Prospect Hill in Harvard for the scenic view. The West Acton Woman's Club opens on the 13th with Mary Boyle giving a lecture and Mildred Gallant as soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Lund
Stoneham
Trafic
Prospect Hill
Harvard
West Acton
Community notes from Waltham church events and local visits
Pup boards with Uncle Sam at the Congregational Church summer camp as forty members enjoy a corn roast with chow mein? rolls coffee cake ice cream. Rally Sunday at M E Church. Promotion Sunday at Memorial Congregational Church. Harvest dinner at Unitarian Church Oct 13. Local travels include Mr and Mrs E P Stiles visiting Lois in Martford Conn. Miss Cutler wins silver cup in Weston swimming. Hawes brothers begin foundation for a smaller greenhouse.
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Philethea Daggef Congregational Church
Waltham
M. E. Church
Memorial Congregational Church
Unitarian Church
E. P. Stiles
Martford
Conn
Lois
Myles Brurdel
N. B
Weston
Willam Poda
C. W. Rice
Lynn
Doda
Leonard Stiles
Horatio Whitney
Anna Musgrave
Marlboro
Nashua
N. H
Hawes Brothers
Maynard Annual Outing of Assabet Mills Overseers
The Overseers Association of the Assabet Mills holds its annual outing Saturday at Puffers Pond with a catered dinner and a program of sports. Arrangements are led by committee members Frank Goettler, William Brayden, Albert Drechsler, Arthur Dwason, Roy Nelson, Charles Courtney and Williamlinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overseers Association of the Assabet Mills
Puffers Pond
Frank Goettler
William Brayden
Albert Drechsler
Arthur Dwason
Roy Nelson
Charles Courtney
Williamlinds
Public Nurse Reports and Court Prosecution Summary
Public nurse notes for month ending Sept 22 show no new cases, no discharges, and $43.50 in fees. Frank Burnham of Actin Street was tried in Concord District Court and found guilty of illegal sale, fined $50. Wanted notice seeks housekeeping or civilian care work. Annie Huntley of 9 Main Maynard MA is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burnham
Actin Street
District Court
Concord
Mornin S
Jon Connors
Tech
Annie Huntley
Maynard
Mass
Appreciation for kindness after bereavement
Neighbors and friends offered support during our recent bereavement. Mrs. Margaret Wagner and family express heartfelt thanks for every act of kindness and word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Wagner
Grange Meeting Hears School Needs and Donations
The Grange held a large meeting with the school teacher's committee and town preachers. New principal Mr Ring and others spoke. Mr Benedict urged adding rooms to the High School Building, noting a costly town expense. Music by Mrs Priest and Parker Oviatt accompanied refreshments. the event deemed enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Ring
Beckwith
Clarke
Adams
Eldridge Whiting
Benedict
Stars and Stripes Float Over High School
A large new 6x9 flag waves from the high school building amid favorable comments. The absence of the stars and stripes at times sparked speculation among patriotic citizens. Mrs. Edwin Booth hosted a gathering related to the flag event.
Water meeting set for October 8 at 1.0.C.F. hall
A special water meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 8 in the 1.0.C.F. hall West Acton. The Ladies Social Circle of the Universalist church plans its annual fair on Thursday afternoon and evening November 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Hall
West Acton
the Universalist Church
Paul Specht Heads Lyonhurst With Seven Georgians
Lyonshurst welcomes Paul Specht and his Seven Georgians saxophone ensemble with the Hotel Alamac Orchestra. The group, famous for daily broadcasts on WEAF and WJZ, joins Specht in a unique two-in-one feature described as an orchestral novelty within a larger show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyonhurst
Paul Specht
Hotel Alamac
Paul Spechi
New York City
Congo Room
Brown Brothers
Alamac
Columbia Record Orchestra
Keith's
Orpheum
Rev Charles Staples to Speak at Unitarian Church
The Rev. Charles J. Staples of Northboro will address the Young People's Religious Union Sunday at the Unitarian Church in Marlboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Staples
Northboro
Young Peoples Reliious Union
Morris Plan Bankers Meet in Boston
Bankers from Morris Plan banks and companies across the nation gather in Boston for the 23rd annual convention at the New Ocean House Swampscott. Attendees include Willoughby G. Walling of Chicago and Herman J. Zeuch of Davenport with loans since 1912 totaling over $500000 for about 2800 applicants, mostly $50 to $5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers’ Association
Ocean House
Swampscott
Morris Pram
Willoughby G. Walling
Chicago
Herman J. Zeuch
Davenport
Iowa
Luther. Tucker
New York
Robert B.umberger
Denver
Morris Plan
Local engagements and troop meetings update
Lowell residents announce a forthcoming marriage of Frank Albert Charron and Miss Nellie O Pleasant at St Mary's Church this Sunday afternoon October 5. Troop 1 Boy Scouts meet tomorrow night at the Washing School with Scoutmaster Pt. Troop 3 gathers Friday at the same place. The public library, closed at 8 p.m. all summer, will stay open until 8:30 p.m. thereafter. Napoleon Filion, now residing 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Frank Albert Charron
Bel Street
Nellie O Pleasant Street
St Mary’s Church
Boy Scouts
Scountmaster
Napoleon Filion
Quebec City History Recalled From Colonial Era
An fragmentary account highlights Quebec City’s colonial origins and famed walls. It references Jacques and Champlain figures, and notes Lower Town as part of the historic landscape amid mentions of governors and early settlement.
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Quebec
Governaie A
de Nat Tenac
Louis Palluau
Champlain
Lower Town
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J. E. Mahoney
William Jelly
Jessie James
Wilbur Pheatre
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Mohawk Trail
Harold Ianor
Massachusetts’ Institue of Technology Musical Clubs
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Christopher Wilson
Ruth Virginia
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Guy Elmes
Miriam Durell
Scobey Hospital
MacRachern
St John’s Seminary
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Anmurs Nac Grange
Metropolitan
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Fiske School
Back Bay
West Concord Union Church
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