Old Home Visits and Local Appointments Highlight Acton Notes
Flbridge Conant of Georgia spent Sunday at the old home. Rev Angelo Dougherty of Cambridge occupied the pulpit Sunday. Mrs C G Dole has returned from Burlington Vermont. Williams Dunn is having his silo filled. Ray Goodwin of Portland visits grandmother Mrs Charles L Davis. Mr Dunton of Windham will preach at the Congregational Spots next Sunday as a candidate. Charles Robinson returned from Holden farm to Otisfield Maine. David Mason of Concord builds a house near the old home for his son-in-law. E A Phalen of Acton in charge. Executive board of Acton Massachusetts Woman's club met Oct 4 at Mrs J B Tuftte's home. Mr and Mrs Charles E Smith enjoyed an automobile trip to Manchester New Hampshire. Harris and parents hosted relatives Sunday. Thomas Hammond of Somerville, formerly Acton, visited with daughter Clara and husband. K A Phillips and family return to winter home in Somerville after summer at new home bought from Julian Tuttle. Miss Sylvia Robbins, bank employee in Framingham, will board in Framingham this winter. Miss Margaret Coughlin rests at home before starting duties in Boston. Mr and Mrs Fred Lunt of Meadow View entertained 17 friends from Dedham, Newton, Cambridge and Somerville. they will return to their winter home in Somerville.
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Flbridge
Ray Goodwin
Portland
Charles L. Davis
Dunton
Windham
Charles Robinson
Holden Farm
Otisfield
David Mason
Concord
E. A. Phalen
Acton
Acton Massachusetts Woman's Club
J. B. Tuftte
Charles
E. Smith
Manchester
N. H
Edwin
Samuel B. Harris
Thomas Hammond
Somerville
Clara
K. A. Phillips
Julian Tuttle
Sylvia Robbins
Framingham Bank
Margaret Coughlin
Floating Hospital
Boston
Fred Lunt
Meadow View
Dedham
Newton
Cambridge
Acton Orange Lodge Confers Degrees in October Meeting
At a Tuesday evening meeting six candidates received first and second degrees. The next session is set for Tuesday October 24 with third and fourth degrees to be conferred by the Ladies' Degree staff and Regular Officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Orange
Fegular
Mrs C J Miller in poor health as daughter seeks care
Mrs C J Miller remains in poor health though stable as her daughter Miss Bila, a longtime teacher, requests an institute to provide care for her mother. The move marks a shift as Bila expresses concern and responsibility after two decades of service.
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C.J. Miller
Bila
Great Maynard closing sale at New Idea store
The closing days of a major sale at the New Idea store in Maynard invite shoppers to save on the entire stock of men’s women’s and children’s clothing shoes and furnishings. Limited time remains to take advantage of substantial bargains.
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Empire and Water
New Idea
Maynard
Church Activities Outline with Sunday Service and Events
Sunday morning service led by Rev Luther Morris with Sunday school at noon. U P Company meeting at 6 15 p m. Ladies Social circle hosts first supper and entertainment in church vestry Thursday evening Oct 12 with supper served at 620. Mrs Elsie Rose of Concord assisted the choir last Sunday in Miss Pletcher's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Morris
Elsie Rose of
Concord
Miss Pletcher
Local Scenes and Social Notes from Concord Junction
Concord Junction social and personal items list visits, travel, and small events. Julia Eckert spent Sunday in Lynn while Paul and Mrs Nall visited friends. Miss McEachern stayed with relatives in Meriden. Agnes Devine hosted by Mrs Hughes. A Hudson car owner Walker Akers. Howard Barss visited Cambridge. Noll and Dr Shaw vacationed in Jacksonville Florida. Mildret Loomer broke an arm. John Flynn ill and out of work at the crossing. York Beach reunion party attended by Connell Reilly May Leighton Rankin. Violet McWilliams left Blaine factory to train as a nurse, receiving a gold purse from coworkers. The Catholic club plans The New Curate at Monument Hall Concord on Nov 11 with a strong Greater Boston cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McEachern
Meriden
Agnes Devine
Lawrence
John Hughes
Walker Akers
Howard Barss
Cambridge
William Reilly
Charles Noll
Dr. Shaw
Jacksonville
Fla
Raymond Severens
Huntington
Mildret
Noble Loomer
John Flynn
Regina Connell
Rose Reilly
May Reilly
Merton Leighton
Elmer’ Rankin
York Beach
Con
West Concord Woman's Club Sets Year of Events
The West Concord Woman's Club outlines a full year program under President Mrs. Frank B Walker with over 150 members. Highlights include receptions lectures dramatic entertainments current events and social events scheduled from October to April with chairs named for each committee.
Union Church notes resumes Intermediate meeting at 4.30
The Intermediate department of the Christian Endeavor will resume Sunday afternoon at 4 30 under the direction of A E B Pratley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermediate Department of the Christian Endeavor
A. E B. Pratley
Opening meeting of Union church Men's club features supper and talk
The Union church Men's club held its kickoff in the vestry with an escalloped oyster supper for about 100 attendees. Warren B. Goddard and J Arnold Lowery spoke, Winslow Russell of Hartford gave an engaging address, and music was provided by the club orchestra and a male quartet. The club added 16 new members and pledged a busy year ahead.
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The
Union Church
Everett Montague
Warren B. Goddard
J. Arnold Lowery
Alfred Stone
Albert E. Pratley
Winslow Russell
Hartford
Russell
Man
Men's Club
Alexander Baillie
James Prentiss
Herbert Pickard
Purinton Marrs
John. R. McKenzie
Alfred H. Stone
Sunday School Conference in Union Church
The Concord districtMass Sunday School Association holds an all day and evening institute at Union church on Monday Oct 16 with sessions led by Rev A M Osgood Mrs Katherine Bourne Rev Milton S Littlefield Miss Lucie Gardner Mrs L E Ware Rev A W Stone Gen Sec Hamilton S Conant Rev H A Manchester D D The district includes Acton Bedford Boxboro Carlisle Concord Hudson Lexington Lincoln Maynard Stow A supper is served at 6 pm and lunch notices requested by Wells A Hall before 3 pm
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Mass. Sunday School Association
Union Church
Concord
Acton
Bedford
Boxboro
Carlisle
Hudson
Lexington
Lincoln
Maynard
Stow
A. M. Osgood
Katherine C. Bourne
Foxboro
Milton S. Littlefield
D. D
New York
Lucie M. Gardner
Salem
L. E. Ware
Worcester
A. W. Stone
Hamilton S. Conant
H. A. Manchester
American Bible’ Society
Wells A. Hall
Hogan Named Lamp Agent for Concord Junction
The electric light board appointed Charles Hogan agent for lamps and accessories at his Commonwealth avenue store. Residents can buy or exchange lamps locally, avoiding trips to the town hall. An attempt by Jas Dunlop to allow local bill payment failed due to current rules requiring payment through the town treasurer.
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Electric Light Board
Charles Hogan
Hogan
Commonwealth Ave
Concord Junction
Jas. Dunlop
John Boylan Funeral Held at Help of Christians Church
Thursday morning funeral services for John Boylan were held at Help of Christians Church with a requiem mass by Rev. Francis Cummings. Interment followed in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Bearers were Michael Kelly, Charles Hogan, Thomas Carroll, John Reilly, Harry Carroll and John Garvey. Boylan had drowned in Newfane New York where he had worked recently. He was a local graduate with many friends in the town and the community extends sympathy to his father and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boylan
Help of Christians Church
Francis Cummings
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Michael Kelly
Charles Hogan
Thomas Carroll
John Reilly
Harry Carroll
John Garvey
Boylan
Newfane
N. Y
Wisner S Park and Miss Gladys MacGregor Wed at Home
The wedding of Wisner S Park and Miss Gladys MacGregor of West Atherton occurred Wednesday evening at the bride's parents home. Both families have many friends in town and the couple will reside here after returning from their wedding trip. A full account will appear in the Acton columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisner S. Park
Gladys. MacGregor
West Attton
Acton
Paper
Crack Troops: French Train Elite Attack Units
In World War I observers describe how French generals cultivated specialized assault troops. They trained behind the lines like athletes, playing sports and enjoying theaters while readying for swift front charges. Germans and British pursued similar methods, turning elite units into rapid-response spearheads.
Plan New Hotel In Volcano In Hawaii Crater Site
The Volcano House, the only hotel inside an active volcano crater, plans a teardown and larger rebuild. The new structures will rise on the existing shelf within Kilauea’s crater outer wall, offering views of lava flows and the crater lake. The historic log cabin smoking room and its scientific traveler guest records will be preserved.
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Volcano House
Kilauea
Hawaii
Carriage Trade Holds Up Despite Auto Boom
A Syracuse dealer notes carriage and wagon demand remains strong as autos surge. He says serviceable road wagons and heavy-haul vehicles sell well, while horse-drawn vehicles fade slowly. Prices for horses stay high, and harness remains in steady use where stables exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Gladys MacGregor Weds Wisner Park at Concord Junction
Gladys Marie MacGregor and Wisner Park were married Wednesday evening at the MacGregor home in Concord Junction. Rev. Luther Morris officiated as friends and family watched the ceremony, a reception followed, and the couple received many gifts and about $500 in money. The newlyweds plan to reside in Concord Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys MacGregor
Wisner Park
Hirs
John E. MacGregor
Gladys Marie MacGregor
Wisner
Concord
Luther Morris
Universalist Church
Dorothy B. Mead
Begin
Frederick Conant
Ray Leffing
Well
Boston
Graves Graveson
Prentice Blood
Aish
Ruth Sherman
Lincoln
Bertha Cram
Thelma MacGregor
Charles Park
Minneapolis
Concord Junction
West Acton Woman's Club 1916 17 Program Schedule
The West Acton Woman's Club announces its 1916 17 season with monthly programs including clothing and music events. Highlights include the Biennial New York State Federation meeting in October and talks on Jacob A Riis Settlement and conservation. Hostesses and teas accompany most meetings with dates through April and an April 23 annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton Woman's Club
Miller
New York State Federation
Lynn
Miss Cummings
Vinetta Burke
Jacob A
Ruth Coons
Vere K. Baker
J. L. Harbour
Conservation Committee
Harvest Supper at Universalist Church Draws Nearly 100
The Universalist church Ladies' Social circle hosted a harvest supper on Thursday. About 100 diners enjoyed cold tongue boiled ham and pie entrees with coffee and bread. Entertainment featured reader Miss Jennie L Durkee and baritone Herold A Merriam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
Jennié L. Durkee
Herold A. Merriam
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Moses Tompson
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Hoosier
A. T. Haynes & CO
Main Street
Maynard, Mass
Julia Eckert
Paul Nall
Henry Delaney
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Frank 8. Walker
Social Service Committee
Anna Hall
George Walcott
Elizabeth Forbush
Ross Snyder
Laura Comstock
Masa
Cultural College
Mary Damon
Sumayeh Attiyeh
Francis Tituskey
Marshall L. Perrin
Carrie Derby
Association Hall
Laura
Jessie D. Hodder
Mass
Reformatory For Women
Sherborn
Winifred Adams
Union Church Notes
Volcano
Crater’s Edge
Park—Macgregor
Hinds
Carrie
Moore
Musicale
Eay.ee
Florence B. Salmon
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