Acton Fair Poultry Winners Listed With Numerous Awards
The Acton Fair showcases abundant poultry results with many firsts and seconds. Winners include J. M. Brown, Frederick Waite, Karl Johnson, M. Brown, Dr. W. J. Middleton, C. A. Harris, and George S. Braman across breeds such as Orpingtons Leghorns and Brahmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid
Frederick Waite
J. M. Brown
Fred Akers
Karl Johnson
M. Brown
John F
Lisa Wa Aru
Piper
Balyan
George
Braman
Bramen
Braman i Giants
Cockerels
Benjamin Kimball
A. Harris
Sian
Carl C. Flint
C. A. Harris
Firet
Anna Hazelton Perkins
Carl C Flint
Pes
Anna Hazelton
C. A. Har
The Guillotine and Its History in France
History recalls the guillotine as a feared yet humane execution device linked to Doctor Guillotine though he did not invent it. Its first model came from Schmitt under Louis guidance, known initially as the Louison, and the device was adopted after a 1792 French assembly recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ignace
Louison
Guillotine
National Assembly
Pellister
Improved Methods and Quirky Exchange in House Chat
A fragmented dialog shows Myles asking about a good boarding house and Styles replying with odd phrases about croquetted and bash. The brief exchange presents a quirky, informal tone and unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myles
Acton Notables Visit and Celebrate Local Figures
Mrs. Annie L. Andrus of Miami visits Mrs. John E. Case on Maynard Street while guests of the Merlins include the Joneses of Brookline and Mrs. Walter Taylor of Auburn. Major Lester M. Stiles recently visited his parents after a transfer to U S Army Headquarters. Elizabeth Tuttle Jones, aged 91, marked her birthday with an auto trip to the Acton fair and well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie L. Andrus
Miami
Fla
John EB. Case
Maynara St. Mias
Marion V
Qecar Jones
Marshall
Brookline
Asaph Mera
Walter Taylor
Auburn, R. L
Bridgeport
Elizabeth (Tuttle) Jones
Elnathan Jones
Acton Fair
Surprised by Friends at Mine Haze Holt Gatherings
On Wednesday evening October 6, Mine Haze Holt hosted a surprise gathering for Frank W. Wanreoupainee and guests were treated to generous refreshments. After midnight, Holt and Scott escorted attendees home. The invitation list included Herbert Scott and numerous Misses and Mrss from local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haze Holt
Frank W
Messrs
Holt and
Scott
Herbert Scott
Margie
Hope Kimball
Mary
Julia
Dorothy McCarthy
Laura
Esther
Teresa Heath
Helen
May
Julia Donohue
Marion Cole
Dora Fletcher
Isabelle Burke
Bertha Stone
William Rawister
Mary Owen
Alice Stiles
Alice Evans
Howard Billings
Kathryn Fletcher
Annié Cullinane
James Espie
I. K. Mackenzie
Georgianna Mackenzie
Margaret Cullinane
Annie Foley
Lena Hennessey
Dorothy Jowden
Frank Roche
Gertrude Tuttle
Ethel Moore
Evelyn Reed
Helen H. Cummings
Nelson J. Cole
Parent Teacher Association urged for all adults to join
The statement promotes the PTA as a community welfare body open to every adult. It invites participation, highlights meetings with speakers, and urges attendance at the October 12 session at the school building to discuss children’s reading and citizen development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toter
Acton Center Students and Residents Named in Local Notes
Acton Center residents and students are listed in a local society round up. Charles Allen, freshman at a Massachusetts institute, stays with his grandmother in Arlington. Mrs. I. W. Flagg returns from Massachusetts General Hospital. George Smith, injured in a June accident, attends Burdett Business College from East Acton. Oliver Houghton hosts Leominster relatives during fair days. Rev and Mrs May’s parents return to New York after a 10 day visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Allen
Massachusetts Institute of T
Whittemore
Arlington
I. W. Flagg
Phillips House
Massachusetts General Hospital
George Smith
Marlboropital
Burdett Business College
East Acton
Oliver Houghton
Leominster
Carlton C. Conant
May
New York
Big Display At Grange Fair Delvers Local Exhibits
A Grange Fair display in the Town Hall featured livestock and garden exhibits with judges from Middlesex County. Winners included cattle led by C Barnes and R W Brown. poultry shows led by Joseph Ashby. baking and needlework prizes awarded to local residents such as Mrs. Clif ford Haley and Mrs. J. R. Comley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange Fair
Frank Read
Wilbur Wells
Preserve Booth
Henry Ona
Norma Lovejoy
R. A. Whittier
Hardin Bodkin
William Baa
M. B. Laws
Louis Pheiffer
John R. Comley
Nils Mortensen
Middlesex County
Messrs. Tilson
C. Barnes
R. W. Brown
W. Jenka
C. G. Barnes
Ee Eifer
H. D.A. Riley
C. Gault
Rhode’ Island
Harry A. Bigfi
Perkins
Secon Aif
Algernon ‘Perkins
Pats Island
Mrs Lempton
Ee Robster
Charles
Val
Marks
Joseph Ash
Joseph Ashby
Hilbit
D. W. Cross
Rhode Island
Christensen
W. B. Messer
Henry Lempton
Harry A. Biggs
Plymouth Rock
Curtis Laffin
Charles Hunnewell
Helen
Harry A Diggs
McGaff
William Thompson
Clifford Haley
Helen Baker
Fougstedt
Maude L Brown
Grace W. Connor
William
J Laffin
Alma Ss
J. R. Comley
Secon
G. W. Thompson
Wate
B. Messer
Laura
Maude
Brown
Ida Skelton
Ella Waite
Girls
Edith Carpenter
Elizabeth Barnes
Anna Barnes
Alice Sweetland
Margaret Fernald
Marguerite Lempton
Sudbury Woman Passes Away After Long Illness
Mrs Brown Sawin widow of Myron W Sawin died at her Sudbury home on Thursday October 6 at age 78 after a long illness. Born in Boston she lived much of her life here with husband for over 50 years. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Walter Stone and a son Walter Lawin a sister Mrs Emma Brown Moore. Funeral at the Methodist church conducted by Rev Clarke and Rev Felch with floral tributes and interment at Mt Pleasant cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Boston
Lemuel Brown
Mary Susan Moore
Myron Lawin
Wilbur
Methodist Church
Walter Stone
Walter Lawin
Hyde Park
Emma Brown Moore
Newton
George H. Clarke
Albert Felch
Leon E. Hawes
Kenick
Harvey N. Fairbank
Harlan H. Noyes
Fred L. Clark
Edgar W. Goodnow
Mt Pleasant Cemetery
Bedford Man Buys Studebaker Coupe
Fred Lewis of Main Street purchased a new Studebaker coupe. A vaudeville show and pictures played at Lexington theatre last Friday evening drawing many locals. Joseph Shelton of South Ray suffers a severe cut on his right wrist. Lexington High School football versus Maynard High was cancelled last Saturday afternoon. A Dramatic club meeting occurred in the High School Assembly hall last Friday. A few locals attended a dance at Lexington Town Hall under Parker club auspices last Friday. The Anthony Hunt-Hamilton American Legion plans a social dance at Town Hall on the 21st. Daniel Kelley, son of Mr and Mrs W H Kelley, has recovered from blood poisoning and can return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lewis
Main St
Studebaker
Lexington Theatre
Joseph Shelton
South Ray
Lexington High School
Maynard High
Assembly Hall
Lexington Town Hall
Parker Club
Anthony Hunt-Hamilton
American Legion
Daniel Kelley
W. H. Kelley
Mason St
Moonshine Raids Seize Still and Beer Bottles in Marlboro
Police and Federal officers raided several sites in Marlboro finding a 15 gallon still in operation at the George Tycunas residence, 1 3 of a quart moonsine, 65 bottles of beer at Michael Kluck and a denatured alcohol bottle at a Main street bowling alley. Proceedings target the Pim and those involved with moonshine supply, with Nov 2 court date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omas
Benway Vedarttion
Manuel Pinental
Washington St
Michael Kluck
Stronach
Bowers
McPartland
Piper
Main Street
George Tycunas
Schoost
Poamneensia
Peimeteaatio Dore Stronach
NcParson
Tip Sepenndese
Marlboro
Hudson
Pim
Hanson
Snore Watt
Troop 2 Wins Field Day Honors At Scout Event
The annual field day of Troop 2, Boy Scouts, held on Florence street grounds, drew troops from Marlboro, Framingham, Hudson and Concord. Troop 2 totaled 255 points, earned a silver cup, and swept most first prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Boy Scouts
Florence Street
Marloro
Framingham
Concord
Bugle Corps
George T. Fair
Ernest W. Dunbar
George A. Brothers
Simon B. MacQuarrie
Ralph Whitman
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Rogers
Fallonton’s Hat Shop
Maynard
Mass
P. O
C. A.harris
B. L. Trask
Anconas
Sigma Ad
Nelson
Arthur Wayne
W. J. Middleton
Moulton
Ganier
Tasha OF
Yates
Ea A. L. Short
Toulouse
Ce Willis Short
Charles T. Baxter
Willis Holden
N. EB
South Acton
Aves Tees
ASSON
Acton Center
Quincy Cole
Louisa B. Sawin
Bedford
Peoples Theatre
Bebe Daniels
Snecia
U.P. Trail
Kathryn Williams
Reel Pathe Weekly
Fox Comedy
Justine Johnston
David Harum
Blue Fox
Reel Pathe
the Factory Shoe Store
Distasios Market
Igen, Vee
BOY
Troop 2
Reginald Sawyer
Herbert Howard
Russell Holden
Allan Brothers
Robert Dawes
Hall
Brothers
Frederick H. Middleton
Edwin
Mr. Dunbar
Vi Taylor
George Faileys
Merr D. Brown
Brag Brown
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