Opening Wo man s club meeting features Boston trio concert
The 1916 17 Wo mans club held its season kickoff at Masonic hall with a large audience. President Mrs Bessie Richardson led the session and delegates were named for the Federation meeting in Franklin. A fundraising note for a soldiers monument was discussed. The Olivette trio from Boston performed a concert, delighting the crowd with Liszt Liebesträume Schumann Kreisler and other classical pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Masonic Hall
Bessie Richardson
Charles Stanley
Nellie Fowler
C. H. Stanley
Franklin
Olivette Trio
Boston
Mary Cooper
Gladys A. Berry
Olive Davis
Olivette
Sudbury Woman's Club Covers Local Philanthropy and Home Arts
Sudbury Woman's Club met October 4 with reports on Bird protection acts, Sage philanthropy, Harvard Divinity School centennial, and Iceland US fish trade. Miss Chamberlain discussed interior decorating trends, color harmony, and sanitary home design before a food sale planning session and federation meeting notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
George Smith
Russell Sage
Sara Arnold
Simmons College
Boston
Denmark
Iceland
United States
Harvard Divinity School
Ruth Eaton
Charles N. Arlen
Henry Maynard
Sudbury
Hawes
Christensen
Fred Noyes
Hunter
Whitney
Stiles
Stone
Franklin
Miss Chamberlain
Paine Furniture Co
E. P. Archibald
Marion French
W. Willey
Parent- Teachers’ Association
I. V. Bockmann
Waino Kauppi Returns From Orchestra Tour in Connecticut
Waino Kauppi came back Saturday from a trip with McnE llys orchestra performing in Bridgeport Hartford Ansonia and Naugatuck Connecticut. After a successful season largely in New Haven where locals hailed him as a wizard cornetist he plans rest briefly then pursue study under Boston masters. He aims to conduct a local concert later with top nearby musicians as attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waino Kauppi
Mc@nelly
Bridgeport
Hartford
Ansonia
Naugatuck
New Haven
Kauppi
Boston
Solo Acton Wins Over B Men At Lynch Bros Alleys
South Acton defeated the B Men's bowling team at Lynch Bros alleys on Tuesday evening. Howe of the Business Men led single string with 107 pins while Storey of South Acton posted the top three string total with 296 pins. Score not provided.
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South Acton
Lynch Bros
Howe
Storey
South Acton Storey
Red Sox of South Acton Edge K. of P. Teels at Nasan St
Red Sox of South Acton defeated K. of P. tele ee in a league game Friday night at Nasan Street alleys. L. Roache rolled the high single string 126 pins and J. B. Lent topped the series with 204.
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Red Sox
South Acton
P. Tele Ee
Nasan Stalleys
L. Roache
J. B. Lent
Holiday streetcar schedule from Hudson to Concord
The first cars on the C. M. H. railway from Hudson and Concord will arrive at 7 a.m. Cars run from 6 a.m. to half past six all day between Concord and Maynard. The theatre car will meet the late trains from Boston in the evening.
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Hudson
Concord
Maynard
Boston
Funeral Held for Master Roscoe Ferden in Marlboro
Funeral services for Master Roscoe Ferden of Marlboro were conducted by Rev. Claire G. Davis at his grandfather 8 D Perry’s home. Interment followed at Mt. Pleasant cemetery. The mother Alice Perry Ferden receives much sympathy for the loss of her beautiful child described as a dear, manly little fellow who's now free from pain in his heavenly home. The death occurred after a period of illness.
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Roscoe Ferden
Marlboro
D. Perry
Claire G. Davis
M. E. Church
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Alice Perry Ferden
Address on America and the Plattsburg Idea
The Men’s Fraternal league of the Congregational church met in the vestry for the season opener. Rev. Harold Pickett of Hudson spoke on preparedness, praising Switzerland’s citizen-based defense and noting Swiss per-soldier costs versus U S. spend. A new member joined and committees for the Ladies’ Benevolent Society fair were named.
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The
Congregational Church
Hudson
America
Plattsburg
Switzerland
Graham Forgie
Albert E. Larkin
James F. Coulter
R. C. ‘Lester
Archie Miller
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
George H. Hart
Surprise Linen Shower For Miss Gladys Hodgen
Friday evening sixteen young ladies staged a linen shower for Miss Gladys Hodgen. They quietly entered the upper hall and showered her with packages as she arrived at the front door. After opening the gifts the guests played games and enjoyed ice foam and cake served by the hostess's mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gladys Hodgen
Miss Gladys
Na thalie Leach Birthday Party At Maynard Street Home
Miss Nathalie Leach entertained 14 friends on her 20th birthday at her Maynard street home Monday evening October 9. The gathering featured games refreshments including ice cream cake fruit and candy and guests sent best wishes for the coming year. Attendees included Hope Kimball Carrie Franklin Gladys Lawrence Carrie Shapley Winona Hayden Elma Leavitt Theron Lowden Philip Lowden Lester Stiles Lestere Gale Roland Willis Irving Smith and Joseph Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalie Leach
Maynard St
Hope Kimball
Carrie Franklin
Gladys Lawrence
Carrie Shapley
Winona Hayden
Elma Leavitt
Theron Lowden
Philip Lowden
Lester Stiles
Lestere Gale
Roland Willis
Irving Smith
Joseph Smith
Congregational Church Sunday Services Announced
The Congregational Church schedules preaching at 10 thirty in the morning and at 2 thirty in the afternoon. Sunday school assembles at noon following the morning service. A Christian Endeavor meeting is planned for Sunday evening at six o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
William Noonan to Hold Rallies in Hudson and Maynard
Democratic candidate William Noonan of Hudson announced in town Saturday night that he will hold rallies in Hudson and Maynard in the near future. He said Major Thomas Walsh of Clinton and U S Marshal John J. Mitchell of Marlboro will stump for him this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Noonan
Hudson
Maynard
Thomas Walsh
Clinton
U. S
John J. Mitchell
Marlboro
Serious injuries after fall from corn fodder wagon
George Ham suffered severe head and spinal injuries Thursday when he fell from a wagon load of corn fodder. He shows partial recovery with leg movement and some arm sensation. Local notices include Mrs. Rosanna Sweet visiting Roxbury, Flora Hall returning from Templeton, and trips by Rev. John Case and Rev. Ralph Barker to New York City. The Congregational vestry dinner succeeded despite crowds, and a Volunteer Firemen dance in Exchange hall drew large attendance with plans for a follow up event.
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George Ham
Rosanna Sweet
Roxbury
Mrs. Balch
Flora Hall
Templeton
John Case
Congregational Vestry
Exchange Hall
Ralph Barker
Calais
Congregational Church
Halliday
Maine
Maynard Given Linen Shower at West Street Home
Mr and Mrs James Baldwin were surprised Tuesday evening at 6 West Street when about ten guests attended a linen shower. Hazel Easthope spoke for the group and presented the gifts as Mrs Baldwin thanked them. A social followed with games musical selections and solos by local singers and St George’s choir members. A collation was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Easthope
Baldwin
Ida Murphy
Edith Coulter
Alice McDonald
St. George's Choir
Wm. Brayden
James Baldwin
Elizabeth Wilson
Wm. Baldwin
Percy Robinson
Mildred
Veda Whitney
Neilie Wilson
Mary
Viola Sales
Alice Mc
New Hampshire Vessel Becomes Port of Philadelphia Call
Donald, Nellie Spence, Beatrice Cut tell, Harold Cuttell and Robert Sleep of the U S 8 head to Philadelphia port in New Hampshire context.
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Donald
Nellie Spence
Beatrice Cuttell
Harold Cuttell
Robert Sleep
U. S
New Hampshire
Philadelphia
Checker club whist team wins by 56 points
The Checker club whist team led by Wm. Scully Jr. and Joseph Tucker defeated the 1.9. O. F. social club team of Dr. Clifford King and Henry Price by 56 points in a Monday evening match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checker Club
Wm. Scully Jr
Joseph Tucker
O. F
Clifford King
Henry Price
Meeting of Assabat Aerie PF O B Held
A regualr meeting was held in Masonic hall Tuesday evening. Two membership applications were received. Michael McCarthy Walter White and Daniel Dwyer were appointed a committee to plan an entertainment for Ladies' night. A vote approved a $10 donation to the soldiers and sailors monument fund.
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Assabat Aerie, PF. O. B
Masonic Hall
Michael McCarthy
Walter White
Daniel Dwyer
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Fox in Window Attracts Store Crowd
A fox about one year old showed considerable activity when placed in a store window, drawing curious onlookers as Alfred Carey observed the animal during the display.
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Alfred Carey
Fox
Osgoodwill Attends Boston Convention and Northfield Reunion
The Rev and Mrs A Morrill Os will attend the Sunday school convention at People's Temple Boston this week Friday and Saturday. They will also join the Northfield summer school reunion and banquet Friday evening.
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A. Morrill Osgood
People’s Temple
Boston
Northfield
Maynard Electric Showcases Live Fox Exhibit
A Maynard Electric shop displayed a live fox captured nearby. The exhibit drew curious customers as workers explained handling and safety precautions for the escaped wild animal.
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Maynard Electric Shop
Cap
Temporary relocation of mill dye house alarm whistle
The fire alarm whistle was moved to a temporary location during roof construction on the dye house of the mill. Once the new roof is finished and the whistle is placed in its permanent position it will be about high.
Chimney Fire Calls Out Fire Dept on Main Street
The fire department was called to a chimney fire in a block on lower Main Street around 5 p.m. Tuesday evening. Joseph White and Percy Taylor were noted in the incident report.
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Lower Mainst
Joseph White
Percy Taylor
Local notes from Acton to Boston and area events
Joined the Royal Rooters and traveled to Brooklyn with the Red Sox on Tuesday night. Boy Scouts of Acton Stow and Maynard to march in the Columbus Day parade. Father McDonnell celebrated high mass at St Bridget's in Boston. A J King of J P Manning attended a Boston banquet. Ella Schnair visiting Joseph Schnair’s family. H Fish reopens a tailoring shop in Mrs Casey’s Main St store. Frank Smith leaves N B T Tel Co to sell tickets in Springfield for 10 days. Don’t miss Hygene Steel carpet sweepers sale at A T Haynes Furniture. limit one per customer.
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Royal Rooters
Brooklyn
Red Sox
Boy Scouts of
Acton
Stow
Maynard
McDonnell
Boston
St. Bridget’s
A. J. King
J. P. Manning
Ella Schnair
Joseph Schnair
H. Fish
Ayer Junction
Wm. Casey
Frank Smith
Springfield
A. T. Haynes Furniture
Haynes
Enterprise
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Clus
A. Merrill Osgood
Schumann Ih
Moto Parpatuo
Foote Olivette Trio
A. Roudino
Kreisler
Liebellle
Schubert Miss Cooper
Sudbury Woman's Club
K. OF
RED
MacKenzie
Denehy
Puke
PF. Roache
K. OF P. Jas. Lent
Bee
M. Baldwin
West St
LiVe Fox
Sherer
New England
Worcester
Hubbard
Ae Cmeaint
Mr. W. B. Ross
Ross Bros
W. R. Kinney
Tatnuck
Pillsbury
Universal
Sweet Grass Basel
Nickle
A. D. Lee
E. T. Smith Company
Mark O
Carroll
Inen
C. T. Sherer CO
Worcester, Mass
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