Local items note racing horse gains and town events
WES ACTON and families are mentioned with recent trips and home visits. Horse Sister Patch set new half mile times at Franklin field speedway. A large turnout enjoyed the harvest supper at Universalist church. A quiet wedding unites Cora Schnair and William Tobin in Maynard. The article covers social visits, church activities, and early plans for a cider mill redevelopment in Acton.
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Henrietta Clark
Newton
W. C. Gardner
Sister Patch
Young
Franklin Field Speedway
Boston & Maine Railroad
William Hart
Medford
John Hoar
Universalist Church
Vera Bradford
Porter
Clark
Andrew Peterson
Ruth Lawson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Nellie Knowlton
Geo. H. Watson
Lowes
O. A. Knowlton
Telephone Exchange
W. J. Costello
Mrs. Bowles
Brighton
David T. Kinsley
W.S. Kelley
Fred Dixon
C. L. Pierce
D. H. Hall
Lake Nagog
A. F. Gilmore
Littleton
Waldo Littlefield
D. H. Adams
Cora M. Schnair
Charles
H. Schnair
William Tobin
Walter Browne
Maynard
Rebecca Wamboldt
James Tobin
Irene Eastman
Charles Eastman
Camp Fire Girls
The
Baptist Church
Woman’s Club
Florence Salmon
Worthy Actos Letters and Local Improvements at North Acton
Unclaimed letters listed for Worthy Acto’s post office. Local development includes Blanchard & Gould buying two more lumber lots and the mill staying at North Acton depot until about Jan 1. Pine and fruit processing at Sunside Farm Co. continues with jars of corn beans berries peaches and jelly. An old freight car is repurposed for winter quarters for B M R R Italian section crew.
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H. EB. Goodrich
Sunside Farm Co
C. B. Robbins
New Hampshire
Peace Theme Dominates Morning Service
The morning sermon centered on peace as the pastor explained its meaning and importance for the congregation.
Shocking Death of Albert J L Woodard in Maynard
The village mourns the sudden death of Albert J L Woodard on Saturday in Maynard. He had lived with Lewis Rison at Boxboro for two years assisting with housework and was well liked. Previously he resided in the village, ran a real estate business, and had recently sold property here. He leaves three sisters and other relatives. further details appear in Maynard columns.
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Albert JL. Woodard
Maynard
Woodward
Lewis Rison
Boxboro
Woodard
Dr Mead Weds Mary Isabelle in Dorchester Home Ceremony
Dr Louis Guy Mead of Boston and Mary Isabelle Priest wed at the bride’s home in Dorchester. Mead, a well known Acton native, joins the couple in a ceremony attended by local friends as his Boston home ties are noted.
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Cis
W. Knowlton
Puffalo
N. Y
Mbox Automobile Concern
Boston
Knox
Charles
Anglo Knowlton
Acton
Dr. Mead
Greater Boston
Deverly
Julian Mead
Watertown
Hubert B. Mead
Oliver W. Mead
Florida
Mead
Baccon.st
Dorchester
Louis Guy’ Mead
Bescon St
Mary Isabelle
Gov Walsh Surprises Students During School Visit
Gov. Walsh visited several schools Tuesday afternoon surprising teachers and pupils. Some students recognized him from prior appearances in Littleton. The governor's brief remarks were well received and the visit was enjoyed by all.
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Gov. Walsh
Littleton
South Acton B and M timetable updates and fare change
The report lists Boston bound and from Boston train times for forenoon and afternoon periods on weekdays and Sundays from South Acton. It notes abolition of 12 trip tickets in favor of 50 ride tickets with price increasing from about $18 to $26, affecting regular commuters.
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Boston
Congregational Church Prayer and Service Schedule Notice
Friday night prayer meeting at 7 30. Sunday services at 10 and 7. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6. Sundar sohesy st is noted as the location.
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Christian Endeavor
Sundar Sohesy St
Desert Bird Airdrome Vehicle Aims For Sand Travel
French officers in Algiers test a wheeled sledge with a propeller and a 50 horsepower motor. It glides over sand and could gain wings to leap obstacles, signaling a possible transportation innovation beyond airship era.
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Algiers
Suffrage Rally and Harvest Fair Highlight Sudbury Notices
In Sudbury on Tuesday October 13 at 5 o'clock in town hall a public rally supports women’s suffrage under the Massachusetts Woman's Suffrage Association with speakers and an open discussion. The Unitarian church at Sudbury Centre hosts its annual harvest fair and dinner Monday October 12 with sale at 11 am and dinner 1 to 2 pm.
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Cummings
Burma
Pierce
Nagog Pond
Hall's Cottage
Wachsnett Association of Baptist Churches
Leominster Baptist Church
Sudbury
T He
Woman's Suffrage Associaion
Unitarian Churc
Sudbury Centre
Haseen
Johnson P. Allen
Hudson
Clifford Burr
Columbus birthplace and era described in early history
The account states Christopher Columbus was Italian born in Genoa in 1435 or 1436 with exact birth date uncertain. It notes his service to Spain over Italy due to Italy’s lack of interest in exploration at the time.
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Mike
Washington
Woy Forge
Petco
Union of the States
Stat
God of Heaven
Christopher Galumbus
Genoa
Italy
Spain
Whist Prize Turns Into Humorous Moment
At a whist party a single recipient won a consolation prize a small dressed doll in male 4 tire. Unwrapping the toy the head was broken. The recipient joked it is valued more because the mishap proves he is the first man who ever lost fead over me.
Not His Fault Says Scientist Disagreeing Often
A fragment recalls a dispute where a speaker claims independent thought and a sound conclusion, while acknowledging frequent disagreement from scientific experts. The tense exchange highlights tension between personal conviction and expert opinion.
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Atiail
Rec
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Nason Street
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Philadelphia
Crassware
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Maynard, Lass
Ralph Whitehead
B. & B. Laundry
Concord Junction, Mass
M. Swartz & Co
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Wes! Acton
Gate Cider
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F. Hettinger
Hettinger
H. A. Hettinger
F. C. Hettinger
Heb Tinger
United States
Canada
E. A. Strout
C. J. Miller
Nagog Inn
Congregational Church
Robert Maines
Amesbury
Mrd
John Maines
Uncle Sam
Leartwin
South Acton
Seacon
W. R. Peterson
Main St
Mase
Middlesex Laundry
Ker St. Maynard
E. A. Buck
Albion L. Millan
State Street
Fort Hill
Acton Centre
Post Mice
Concord Junction
Rt. F. D. Telephone
West Acton
Alice BE. Rice
Laura
Minneapolis
Minn
Arthur H. White
Mr. Davis
Wilson
Chas. Truells of
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Warren Hunt
Frances Bent
Legget
Chas. Pentos
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Columbus
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