West Acton Observes Liberty Loan Day at Baptist Church
Sunday morning at the Baptist church in West Acton was Liberty Loan day with a patriotic service led by Rev. C. L. Pierce. The church wore flags, the Star Spangled Banner was sung, and a new flag and pole were presented to the Sunday school by Lowell H. Cram. 18 stars honored local men serving in the war, with plans to add one more. Names listed include Lyman route Co. M 47th Inf Syracuse NY Carl Hoar Raymond Wright Wendall Burroughs Wesley Hall Raymond Gallant Walter Welch Webster Blanchard Glenn Gould Ralph Gates Frank Woodward Horace Reed Norman Campbell and others in U S units and Allied postings.
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Baptist Church
Liberty Loan
C. L. Pierce
Washington
New England
Lowell H. Cram
Lyman Route
Co. M
47Th Inf
Syracuse
Carl Hoar
Medical Corps
Ayer
Har
Randall
U. S
Wyoming
Webster Blanchard
Glenn Gould
Ralph Gates
Frank Woodward
Horace Reed
Norman Campbell
American Forestry Unit No. 3
Ardgay
Scotland
West Acton Woman's Club Holds Second Meeting
The West Acton club met at the Baptist church vestry with president Mrs Louise Clark presiding. Boston speaker Mrs Isse K Chamberlain discussed low cost, artistic furnishings followed by songs by Mrs Evangeline Hall and Miss Irma Durkee. Tea was served. Proceeds from a forthcoming dramatic event will fund Christmas gifts for boys from Aton and Boxboro in service. Next meeting will be an open gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Aton
Boxboro
Winona Kah Lodge Supper and Fair a Great Hit
The Winona Kah Lodge No. 132 B P O E held an afternoon and evening fair under lodge auspices at I C O F Carrhir Aday. A major feature was the oil and wardrobe contribution by Mrs D C Harris of North Acton, awarded to ticket 105 drawn by Everett R Sanborn. The event drew a large crowd, with a prosperous financial outcome and dancing to the Colonial Orchestra after 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Kah Lodge
I. C. O. F. Carrhir
Principe
D. C. Harris
North Acton
Everett R. Sanborn
Mrs Wiggin Weds Sumner in West Medford Home
Alice Wiggin formerly of rd married Sumner of Lincoln at cousin Mrs Fay home in West Medford on the third Saturday evening. About 100 guests witnessed the ceremony. Miss Wiggin has made many friends since moving here two years ago and wishes for happiness are extended. The couple will reside in Lincoln after a wedding trip.
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Alice Wiggin
Fay
West Med- 3d
Sumner
Lincoln
Misa Wiggin
Witness list at Lowell court session highlights five cases
At Lowell court last week five cases were heard with witnesses including Wombolit, Mrsey Miner, Fred Green, C J Benere, James Kins Mead, Nelson Wombolit, George Od, and John Taylor.
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Lowell Court On
Wombolit
Mrsey Miner
Fred Green
C . J. Benere
James Kins- Mead
Nelson Wombolit
George Od
John Taylor
Local notices and social news from New England area
Mrs Howe of Newburyport visits W. B Wiggin. Frank Benere new baby boy born Oct 15. Nelson Tenny installs steam heater for G. B. Parker. A. H. Gilmore family return from Littleton driving park. Mrs Angie Knowlton of Lowell visits G. B. Parker. North Acton road nearing completion by A. H. Perkins. H. L. Hall family attend Smith Wiggin wedding in West Medford. Nelson Willis on 86 hour furlough to D. Bezanson in Long Island. William Hayward visits aunt Mrs McClenathan in Somerville. Jennie L. Durkee and Elinor Weeks attend West Medford wedding. Mrs Welch of Newton buys house and land from Mrs Stevens. G. W. Burroughs of Boxboro learns son Wendell safe in France. G. Rockwood returns to Brookline NH after barrel work for D. Fessenden. Board of registrars to meet at fire house to register voters for State election. Roger Brown and Concord High students attend Springfield fair by auto with teacher Mr Lee. Baptist junior society outing to Stow with cookies and crackers. Mrs Fanny Porter accompanies. Baptist annual roll call and supper Friday. Rev. William F. Wilson to speak. Daniel Beach remains ill. family visits from Westboro Clayton, Foxboro, Worcester, Shirley.
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A. H. Gilmore
Littleton
Angie H. Knowlton
Lowell
Geo. B. Parker
North Acton
A. H. Perkins
H. L. Hall
West Medford
Nelson Willis
David Bezanson
Long Island
William Hayward
Somerville
McClenathan
Elinor Weeks
Smith-Wiggin
Welch
Newton
Mary Stevens
Geo. W. Burroughs
Boxboro
Wendell
France
Geo. Rockwood
Brookline
N. H
D. Fessenden
Board of Registrars
Fire House
Roger Brown
Concord High School
Lee
Springfield
Society of the Baptist Society
Stow
Fanny Porter
The
Baptist Church
the Baptist Church
West Somerville
Daniel Beach
Charles
Westboro
Clayton
Will
Foxboro
Morse
Worcester
John
Shirley
Wanted two horse tip cart in good condition
Advert announces a wanted two horse tip cart in good condition with a request for the lowest cash price. Contact R. A. Reid Jr. in West Acton via telephone Con. 023-11.
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R. A. Reid Jr
West Acton
Two Meetings Planned for Mass State Federation Women’s Clubs
Local clubwomen await two forthcoming federation events in Massachusetts. West Newton hosts Friday Oct 28 at Players Small Hall with Mrs. Frederick G. Smith presiding and tea served. Stoneham hosts Oct 30 an all day conference at the Methodist church for club presidents and secretaries with talks by Miss Mabelle B. Blake and Mrs. Herbert J. Gurney and Mrs. Henry C. Mulligan.
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Mass State Federation of Women’s Club
Mass State Federation of Women’s Clubs
West Newton
Stoneham
Irving O. Palmer
Mabelle B. Blake
Herbert J. Gurney
Federation
Henry C. Mulligan
Ensign H J Lund Dies After Accidental Shootings
Ensign Harry J Lund died in a Portsmouth Virginia hospital from a gunshot wound to the stomach sustained while teaching a recruit aboard the USS Nebraska. Funeral held in Brighton after services at his brother's home. Attending were Supt. Percy W Allen and others.
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Robert Walker
Percy W. Allen
John McCleary
William Bannon
Arthur King
John Clements
Charles Sheehan
Harry J. Lund
Brighton
Ensign Lund
Portsmouth
U. S. S. Nebraska
Lund
West Concord Woman's Club Opens 1917-18 Season
The West Concord Woman's Club held its opening meeting Friday afternoon October 19 with a reception to the president in I C O F Hall. Mrs Arnold J Lowery played piano and Miss Mildred Stone sang selections including A Song of May. Officers and guests were announced with Mrs F S Walker presiding. Out of town members Mrs M E B Wright Andover and Past President Mrs H P Upham Greenville NH attended. Refreshments were served as autumn decor graced the banquet hall. The next meeting on November 2 plans to invite presidents of nearby clubs to hear Dr Charles Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord Woman's Club
Arnold J. Lowery
Mildred Stone
MBGR
Sistas
S. F. S. Walker
Otis Forbush
R. C. Whidden
Ruth Shepard
H. S. Marrs
A. F. Adams
Treas
M. EB. Wright
Andover
H. P. Upham
Greenville
N. H
Social Service Committee
Charles Fletcher
Prisoners Escape From Reformatory After Bars Are Sawed
Four inmates escaped the reformatory late Sunday afternoon by sawing through bars and dropping from the wall. It is the first such breakout in 25 years.
Weekend Visits Across Town and Nearby Cities
Mr and Mrs John Gerou of East Douglas and family joined Mrs Robert Bryden for Sunday visits. Mrs M BE Wright of Andover visited friends and attended a Woman's club opening meeting. Mrs H P Upham of Greengyite visited town for a reception for West Concord Woman's club president. Caldwell traveled to Boston to witness the Canadian Kitties departure for New Brunswick with their brother Malcolm. Mrs Whodward Grienwald and Ruth of Detroit left after weeks visiting the east, staying with Mrs Guy Pimes. Mr and Mrs A J Sweeney and others hosted at James F O Reillys on Priest Street. Miss Etta Carroll visited Springfield to see her brother Ernest in hospital after a recent operation expected to aid recovery.
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John Gerou
East Douglas
George Gerou
Jeanette
Ralph
Carlisle
Robert Bryden
M. BE. Wright
Andover
Woman’s Club
H. P. Upham
Greengyite
West’ Concord
James
Thomas
Caldwell
Boston
New Brunswick
Malcolm
Whodward Grienwald
Ruth
Detroit
Mich
Guy Pimes
A. J. Sweeney
John Leary
Celia Doherty
Margaret Leary
Holliston
Agnes Johnson
Natick
James F. O'Reilly
Priest
Etta Carroll
Springfield
Ernest
Judkins Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harold J Judkins marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Friday Oct 19 Friends sent wishes and gifts including a candy box surprise that held silver certificates totaling twenty five The couple plans to exchange the certificates for a lasting memento of their friends kindness and good will for years ahead
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Harold J. Judkins
Harold I. Judkins
Mrs. Judkins
Local Social News Highlights From Worcester to Dorchester
Mrs Julia Mekart spent Sunday with friends in Worcester. Several residents, including Mrs Benjamin Derpy in Fall River and Mr and Mrs Edward Loughlin in Dorchester, visited relatives or attended funerals. Others announce new jobs or travel, with military service notes and weekend guests listed among local families.
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Julia Mekart
Worcester
Benjamin Derpy
Fall River
Charles Hogan
Boston Harness Co
Joseph Perna
Waltham
Alex Losan
Johnsonville
N. Y
Mary Reilley
Boston
Frank Elmes
Allston
Fred Christian
Long Island
John A. Garvey
Camp Devens Ayer
Mary Garvey
Simon O’connell
Ayer
Camp Devens
Herbert Carr
Cambridge
Edith Hobbs
Winthrop
Hortence Bergeron
Keene
N. H
Peter Bergeron
Tracey Pope
Marlboro
Princess Theatre
Richard Hatch
Helen
Watertown
H.A. Bass
Esther Berg
Axel Berg
Auctioneer Forbush Sells Cattle in Concord Junction and Ac ton
On Monday October 29 1917 at 1 pm Otis H Forbush auctioneer will sell Abbot Allens cattle on George Baker farm Concord Mass including milk cows and forward springers Then on Saturday November 3 at 10 am he sells for R W Hunt cows heifers calf shoat tools wagons horses incubators stoves and hay at Isaac Barker farm South Acton Mass Highlights include the Lewis Richardson sale with top cows calves and milkers priced from 139 50 to 146 and 14 to 17 50 respectively.
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Otis H. Forbush
Concord Junction
Mass
Abbot Allen
George Baker
Baker Ave
Concord
R.W. Hunt
South Acton
Isaac Barker
Lewis Richardson
For Sale 100 chickens three months old
Mrs. Lane offers 100 chickens aged three months for sale at 491 Main Street Concord Junction.
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Lane
Main St
Concord Junction
Sudbury Woman Adeline Wheeler Goodnow Dies at 88
Sudbury mourns Ade line Wheeler Goodnow aged 88 widow of John Goodnow and lifelong resident. A Unitarian church member, she died Oct 17 after a brief illness. Funeral Oct 19 at her home with Rev Ida C. Hustin. interment at Mt Wadsworth Cemetery South Sudbury. She leaves two daughters and one son.
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Unitarian Church
Ida C. Hustin
Mt. Wadsworth Cemetery
South Sudbury
Enlisted as Balloon Pilot at Fort Omaha
Forest Bradshaw has enlisted as a balloon pilot. He departed for training at the Fort Omaha school, the only one of its kind. The program lasts six months with one night flight and two solo flights required before becoming a full pilot. This is the town’s first such case and is noted as noteworthy.
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Forest Bradshaw
Fort Omaha
Neb
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights and Local News
The Woman's club enjoyed good attendance at the Wednesday meeting where Courtney Crocker spoke on Civil Service. Ruth Ames and Mrs. Harry Maynard contributed violin and piano selections. Myron Lawin celebrated his birthday on October 17 and Arthur White left for Hopkins ton for the week. The Methodist fair and supper are scheduled for Thursday evening. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Stone on October 18.
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Woman’s Club
Courtney Crocker
Ruth Ames
Harry Maynard
Myron Lawin
Arthur White
Hopkinton
Walter Stone
Protestant Reformation Observance At Local Church
Pastor Alfred Wheeler Stone leads a full week of services centered on the 400th anniversary of the Reformation. Morning 10 45 sermon not an object with 12 m lecture on Martin Luther and present day significance. Evening 7 o clock service. Tuesday 7 30 midweek meeting Great Questions of Jesus IV Lovest Thou Me. Friday October 26 7 30 letter social by Ladies union. All invited.
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Ee Alfred Wheeler Stone
Church School
Jesus
Ladies’ Union
Concord Met Monday Keeps Co operation As Watchword
The first regular meeting of the Concord Woman's Club was held in the town hall with Mrs. George E. Walcott presiding. The club approved cooperation with other groups, reported war relief fundraising including a Hindman scholarship and a $50 food sale, and voted to buy three $100 Liberty bonds for Anti Tuberculosis work. MacGregor Jenks spoke on The Making of a Magazine, stressing editor–writer relations and reader interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Walcott
West Concord Woman’s Club
MacGregor Jenks
Atlantic Monthly
Charles R. Brown
Leslie R. Moore
Harriet P. Rood
Charles Brown
Wm. Ll. Eaton
W. D. Lovell
George B. Walcott
Charles H. Towle
Russia
Baker
Local Social and Employment News Briefs
Mrs Anna Hall hosts Miss Helen Batchelder of Salem. Mrs James Kenneally of Meriden CT returns home after visiting her sister Mrs Alex McEachern. Christian Berg leaves Frank Wakelin to join Strathmore mills. William Burns becomes driver for the fish team. John Waite travels to East Templeton after his father’s death at 95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hall
Helen Batchelder
Salem
James Kenneally
Meriden
Alex. McEachern
Christian Berg
Frank Wakelin
Strathmore Mills
William Burns
John Waite
East Templeton
Clarence Baldwin Leaves for Boston as Rail Brakeman
Clarence Baldwin has started work in Boston as a brakeman on the railroad. A Liberty loan meeting was held in the selectmen’s room Wednesday. Rev. Claire G. Davis will preach his farewell sermon Sunday morning after resigning from the local pastorate. The old Rice homestead on Rice Street was sold by Geo. Tyler to Mr Piper, who plans alterations. Dean Birney preached at the Methodist church Sunday morning on themes from Ephesians and Corinthians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Baldwin
Boston
Liberty Loan
Selectmen's Room
Mr. Perkins
Claire G. Davis
Rice St
Geo. Tyler
Piper
Charles Way
Dean Birney
Paul
Concord Country Club Handicap Golf Match Report
In a handicap team match of the Woman's Golf Association of Boston at Concord Country Club, Team A defeats Team B two and a half to one and a half. Grace Keyes oversaw a slim attendance due to weather as August weather notes and player scores follow, including Mrs Batchelder and Miss Brigham leading Team A with scores totaling 21. Team B led by Miss Duncan and Miss Osgood, with 11% total.
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Woman’s Golf Association of
Boston
Concord Country Club
Grace Keyes
Concord Club
Mrs. Batchelder
Miss Brigham
Miss Batchelder
Mary Parker
Mrs. Swan
K. F. Duncan
C. T. Duncan
Miss Osgood
Addressing Correspondence to U.S. Forces in Europe
Guidelines for mailing to American expeditionary forces in Europe with required division and unit designations, return address in the upper left, no station location on the address, 2 cent per ounce postage, 1 cent per 4 ounces for newspapers, only U.S. stamps valid, and sample address format Return to MRS. JOHN SMITH Blank Street New York City.
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Europe
United States
Eurore
France
John Smith
Blank Street
New York City
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Haynes
Tee Ey
Ind
Main
Howe
Newburyport
Wiggin
Frank Benere
Nelson Tenny
Geo.b. Parker
Woman's Club
Sudbury
Union Church
Anson Wheeler
Edna Helsher
Lilian Thorpe
West Concord
John McMann
George D. Haske
William Towler
William Conley
Patrick Mansfield
W. F. Langley
Holbrook
Stewart
Weymouth
H. L. Bryant
Wollaston
G. W. Wheeler
Union Hall
Colonial Orchestra
Maynard
American Supply Co
Nasan Street
Nason Street
American Supply Company
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