West Acton Woman's Club History and 1941 Plans
A historical sketch traces the West Acton Woman's Club origins from 1896 at Miss Rich s home to its 1925 move to the Universalist Church and later the Acton High School area. It lists past presidents, major projects, and ongoing aims to broaden moral, social, and intellectual life with defense work planned for 1941 and activities like book reviews, crafts, and a bowling team.
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West Acton
West Acton Woman’s Club Ar *Miss Laura A. Brown "Mrs. Wugene L. Hall
Charles L. Clark
Bertram BE. Hall
Elwyn Harris
Acton State Guard Unit Becomes Company 15 Reserve Police
Acton unit passed inspection by state officials and received official recognition. It has been designated Company 15, M. G. Reserve, a military police unit.
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Acton
Acton State Guard
M. 8. G. Reserve
Will Start Industrial Arts Class in Acton
Acton high school to offer an adult industrial arts course taught by John Mitchell. Ten weekly sessions over ten weeks cost 2.50 full course with 20 pupils maximum. Materials supplied by pupils. Committee approval obtained, surplus funds to aid school equipment. For details call Acton 153 34 Mr Christofferson.
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Acton
Carl
Christofferson
John Mitchell
Woman's Club Whist and Turkey Raffle at Acton Center
Acton Center Woman's Club hosts a bridge and whist party at the clubhouse Thursday evening at 7 46 with refreshments. Mrs Walter Stevens Mrs Roser Newell and Mrs Allan Moody are in charge of the event.
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Acton
Acton Center Woman’s Club
Walter Stevens
Roser Newell
Allan Moody
Quotations and wordplay on credit and value
A clipped quotation from Douglas Jerrold contrasts wit and money and notes desire for immediate value when money is rung down. It implies social demand for credit and swift satisfaction in exchange.
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Cevrerely
Douglas Jerrold
Red Cross Acton sewing group reports progress on garments
Acton Red Cross chapter holds weekly sewing meetings at Acton Center Congregational Church. Production chairman Mrs Walter Stevens announces totals: thirty seven pajama suits sixteen girls cotton dresses three women's dresses completed. Planned items include boys overalls pants shirts bathrobes for men and clothing for women and infants, with December completion target. Members listed include Mrs B Taylor Mrs Kiley Mr Orson Miller and others.
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Acton
Fetter Red Cross
Acton Center
Charles Strack
B. Taylor
Kiley
Orson: Miller
Roger Newell
Charles ‘Liebfried
Sidney White
Raymond Hatch
Little Tree Farms Announce Autumn Decor Deliveries
Autumn decorating ideas headline Little Tree Farms in Framingham Centre offering dried arrangements. Sprays of bittersweet Aztec corn grasses and gourds are on display with seed pods and dried flowers, available daily on Pleasant Street near Worcester Road.
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Ingham
Worcester
Framingham ‘Centre
Goethe Quote On Peace At Home Hidden In Akin Identity
A fragmented line from Goethe notes that peace is found at home by any man whether noble or peasant. The aphorism emphasizes inner harmony over status and kinship.
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Goethe
Acton School Band Drive Seeks Rag and Paper Donations
Acton plans a town wide drive on November 11 to raise funds for school band instruments. Students organized into teams will collect magazines newspapers and rags while residents contribute one penny per outer. The Par Ent-Teacher association sponsors the event with Richard Lowden treasurer and Podle Stevens chairman overseeing proceeds.
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Acton
Richard Lowden
Acton Schol
Ee Podle Stevens
Webster Lanchard
Richard Lowa
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Past Ages and The Spiritual Life, a Quote by Channing
A fragmentary quotation attributed to William Ellery Channing notes the spiritual life spanning past ages. The line emphasizes continuity between history and present belief, reflecting 19th century Unitarian thought on moral progress and human spirituality.
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William B. Channing
West Acton notes moves and personnel in local groups
West Acton South Acton Red Cross held its weekly meeting at the Woman's club. Members report sewing slipping and new guests and transfers. Several residents relocate or undertake trips, including Wilson Bursaw at Candor New York and families moving in Watertown Milton Locke Norwich University, plus military posts in Devens North Carolina.
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South Acton-West
Acton
Albert Locke
Cobb
Watertown
Northfield
Milton Locke
Norwich University
Paulie Kursaw
New
Brunswick
Seward “Spinney
George Parker
Schoo: “Street
John Diggan
Devens
First Division Medical ‘Corps
North Carolina
William Tolt
Brooks Parker
Kenneth Priest
Holt
Massachusetts
James French
Homestead Street
Mars Mary Laffin
Woman's
Acton Cre Defense Committee
Is.ai
Lowelligh School
Gardner Pear
Collette
Fred Whitcomb
Summer Street
Crepes Bes
Hartford
Conn
Dinner Party Honors South Acton Man for Royal Canadian Air Force enlistment
Mrs William Rawitzer hosted about 50 guests at a Tuesday Stow Country dinner in South Acton. Guest of honor South Acton resident was notified of acceptance into the Royal Canadian Air Force and will report for duty in Canada Monday. Lawrence Roche acted as toastmaster with speakers including Fred McBride Ralph Lockwood and several Roche and Coughlin family members. A black onyx ring was presented to the guest by McBride and a gift to Mrs Rawitzer was given by Susie Roche. Guests came from Acton Boston Hudson and Belmont.
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South Acton
William Rawitzer
High Street
Stow
Adoe
Rowitzer
Royal Canadian Airorce
Canada
Lawrence Roche
Fred. McBride
Boston
Ralph Lockwood
Michael Lockwood
Henry Bursow
Frank Roche
Harold Roche
Lambert Sullivan
John ‘Coughlin
Fred ‘McBride
Brooder Fire Wipes Out 1200 Chicks at West Acton Farm
A large brooder house on the Sar gent road near Boxboro burned Thursday morning, killing about 1200 chicks and causing smoke damage that suffocated the flock. Fire crews from three towns under Chief Stuart MacGregor battled the blaze, with damage estimated at 400 dollars. The fire origin remains undetermined.
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West Acton
Thomas ‘Hy
Ogilvie
Sargent ‘Road
Boxboro
Belo
Stuart MacGregor
Classical quotation echoes through global literate minds
Fragmentary text hints at a quotation about classical learning and its influence on literate people worldwide. The snippet mentions paro and suggests broad appreciation of timeless wisdom across nations and eras.
West Acton Club Plans and President Calendar
The West Acton Woman's Club holds its Presidents Day meeting on Monday November 10 with readings by Elizabeth Cook Myrick and music from the club chorus. Guests include Mrs Harvey EB Greenwood fourth vice president of the State Federation and Mrs Walter BH Boyd director of the Belvesth District. Hostess is Mrs Howard Billings. Upcoming meetings feature speakers Mrs John H Kimbell Mrs Katherine Mosley and others with annual luncheon and dramatic event planned.
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West Acton
Woman's ‘Club
Harvey EB. Greenwood
Woman's Club
Walter BH. Boyd
Blevesth
Elizabeth Cook Myrick
Woman's Club Chorus
Howard Billings
Acton Wolan
John H. Kimball
Dee
Katherine Mosley
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Kol O. Graves
Arthur * Wd
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En L. Pendergast
Benjamin A. King
Hleaney Wareham
Edward Sehinity
Ludvig Starck
Missionary From Burma Speaks at West Acton Baptist Meeting
A fall meeting of the Woman’s American Baptist Missionary Society of the Wachusett association gathered at West Acton Baptist Church with over 100 attendees from 12 churches. Speaker William Streeter, fresh from Burma, addressed members after a morning program, followed by luncheon and a China mission update by Pauline Semm.
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West Acton
Agathert
Woman’s . American Baptist Missionary Society
Wachusett Association
West Acton Baptist Church
F. W. Rice
Fitch- Dur
William Streeter
Daniels, MacDougall
Pauline ‘Semm
Boston
Gordon ‘College of Theology
Misé Semm
China
Th. Trafton
Leominster
Arthur Wilde
Baptist Church Ladies’ Aid Society
West A’ Ton “Chiviseign Endeavor Society
Groton
Prayer Based Bible Study Training Held
A local group conducted a Bible study training session focusing on prayer and reflection. Attendees engaged in guided readings and discussion to deepen understanding and personal practice.
Elmira College Hosts Visitors From Virginia and Massachusetts
A group of about 150 students and chaperones from Charlottesville Virginia and Bedford Mass spent a week at Elmira College in Elmira New York. They were hosted by freshmen at the dormitory and entertained Friday evening with a Fassett committee arranged program followed by dancing.
Acton Hallowe'en Party At G A R Hall
The Acton Catholic club held a Hallowe en party at the G A R hall in West Acton on Tuesday night. Attendees wore costumes and prizes were awarded. The program included coffee, music, games, and square dancing. Frank Wheuley chaired the entertainment committee. David Jenks, son of Mr and Mrs Jenks, has enrolled as a freshman at the University. He is a local high school graduate active in athletics and school activities.
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Maintree
South Atton
Ats Liett
Thomas
Sergt
Ph Cram
Inspec Gombank Ist Infantry
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Acton Catholic
Hallowe'en
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West Acton
Frank Wheuley
Emtery
David Jenks
Albert’ Jenks
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