Acton Local Notes Include Illnesses Travel and Visits
West Acton reports Miss Foss is seriously ill but hopeful for recovery. Annie Blanchette arrives back from Upstate New York to New York Philadelphia. Hederstedt and Edgar Hall depart Oct 18 for a southern trip to Jacksonville Florida for about ten days. Frank Williams buys the Dyke estate and plans to move soon. Gladys Grant of Bar Harbor Maine visits Howard S. Tracy. Middlesex Union Association of Congregational Churches met at Acton Center. Gertrude Parker of Somerville visits Acton this week. Mrs Frank Fee underwent appendicitis operation Sunday at the Em.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar H. Hall
Jacksonville
Florida
Frank Williams
Gladys Grant
Bar Harbor Maine
Howard
Tracy
Middlesex Union Association of
Acton Center
Gertrude Parker
Somnerville
Acton
Frank Fee
Slides on Congregationalism history at evening service
The notice invites attendees to view over 65 colored slides on Congregationalism in New England during an evening service next Sunday. Rev Cyril Hartman of Boston speaks at the morning service about the Anti-Saloon League Cause.
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Ayer
George’ S. Braman
Westboro
Were United in Marriage Miss Farrar and Mr Barry
Miss Ovelyn Farrar daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Farrar of Acton Massachusetts and Mr Collin William Barry of Amesbury were united in marriage Saturday at 3 30 PM at the bride home by Rev Dwight La Follette Congregational church Acton Best man was Mr Chase from Amesbury bridesmaid Miss Marjory Hart of Harvard The bride attended Acton schools Concord High School class of 1922 Franingham Normal 1924 and taught in Hudson schools two years Barry works in Boston and they will reside in Somerville in a furnished home.
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Ovelyn
Farre
Frank Farrar
Acton
Mass
Collin Willam Barry
Amesbury
Bride i
Dwight la ‘Follette
Congregational Church
Chase
Marjory Hart
Harvard
Miss Farrar
Acton Centre
Concord High School
Franingham Normal School
Hudson
Barry
Boston
Somerville
Letters From Our Mail Bag Maynard 1927
Dear Editor. An article in city papers claimed Army had a hard time beating Marquette. A small unassuming story, but it reveals deeper sentiment read between the lines.
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Marquette
Marquette Gridiron Team Impresses Amid Army Test
In a spirited clash the Marquette football squad nearly toppled the Army, stunning observers as their coach Francis J. Murray, a Maynard native, leads the Milwaukee college against stronger foes. The Army fielded multiple units and used its top players, yet Marquette's stubborn play kept the game tightly contested and showcased future generals in the making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pga
Marquette
Army
Milwaukee
Murray
Holy Cross
Francis J (Jink) Murray
Maynard
Jink
D. M. Lowney
Harrison Street
Mass
Fred Baker Buys Jet From Garrity on Central Street
Fred Baker purchased a jet on Central street that was recently owned by Thomas Garrity. The Ladies Union of the West Concord Union Church held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon, sewing after the business portion for the Christmas sale. Marion Taylor plans to enter Fanny Farmer School next Monday as the village opened its dancing season with the Fifth Annual Halloween Dance at Association Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Baker
Central Street
Thomas Garrity
Ladies Union of
West Concord Union
Marion Taylor
Fanny Farmer School
Annursnac Grange FP
Association Hall
Grange Event Attracts Dancers From Nearby Towns
A large local crowd attended the Grange gathering with dancers from Lowell Waltham Medford and nearby towns. Marshall J Witherill presided as Master of the Grange with a list of officers. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Gabrielle De Prate Friday. The Grand Lodge of the Royal Arcanum declared a dividend to all members. Concord Council 963 held a dividend meeting with checks distributed and remarks by officials.
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Spounle
Cellent
Romic
Ostra
Lowell
Waltham
Medford
Arshall J. Witherill
the Grange
C. A. Hodgdon
J. H. Denton
D. J. Sullivan
Noble Loomer
F. W. Taylor
John Reed
Margaret Alexander
Emma Beharell
Regina Connell West
Margaret Kelley
Linnie Hodgdon
Roy Jacobs
Gabrielle de Prate
Grand Lodge of the Royal Arcanum
Order
Concord Council 963
Regent Dunlay
Clark
Billercia
John P. Allen
Missing Westboro patient Nancy Holley found dead
The partially decomposed body of 77 year old Nancy Holley, a patient at Westboro State Hospital, was found Oct 20 in Cedar Swamp near Marlboro Southboro line. Police learned of the discovery Oct 28 after hospital records showed she wandered away Oct 16 and died of exposure. Local hunters reported the find and hospital officials requested a $5 bill for locating the patient.
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Westboro
Nancy Holley
West Acton
Westboro State Hospital
Cedar Swamp
Marlboro
Southboro State Line
Roland S. Newton
Thomas Humphreys
Newton
Baker
Htet Humphreys
State Hospital
Uhle Wins Turkey Golf at Concord Country Club
Alfred M. Uhler won the annual Turkey tournament at Concord Country Club with two down in a three fourths handicap vs par format. Henry P. Kidder and Herbert S. Townsend tied for second with three down. The Ringer Tournament ended with John Merwin leading 67 156, followed by Alfred M. Uhler with 57 11 2 561 2.
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Concord Country Club
Alfred M. Uhler
Henry P. Kidder
Herbert S. Townsend
John Merwin
Turkey
Alfred Mahler
Frank A.pierce
Michael Cody Jr
F. Woolsey Pratt
Burlingh ‘Il. Pratt
Arthur B. Brooks
Charles F. Bowers
Robert Bowser
R. C. Piper
Herbert M. Wardwell, Jr
Herbert Buttrick Hosmer
Alfred M.uhler
James B. Baldwin
F. W.pratt
R. C Piper
Acton Man Wins First Prize in Middlesex Room Beautiful Contest
James Edney of South Acton, 50, wins first prize for boys in the Room Beautiful Contest, the county’s second such event by the Middlesex County Extension Service. Fifty entrants aged 12 to 18. numerous winners named for boys and girls, plus special awards for originality, renovated furniture, storage, and biggest improvements.
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Middlesex Extension Service
Ames
James Edney
South ‘Acton
Middlesex County Extension Service
Eleanor Shirley
Watham
Barbara Saxton
Everett
Molly Harlow
Concord
Framingham
Concord Junction social and club notices
George Buchanan a former resident of Concord Junction visited Sunday. Concord Council K of C plans to enter a bowling team in a new league formed in this and nearby towns. John J. Donahue and suite will install Concord Council officers next Tuesday evening. The Helping Hand Society of West Concord Union Church will hold a Halloween party on October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Buchanan
Concord Junction
Concord Council
K. of C
John J. Donahue
Suite
Helping Hand Society
West Concord Union Church
Wheeler Re elected President of Trinity Church Auxiliary
Constance Wheeler is re elected president of the Woman's Auxiliary of Trinity Church. Mrs William Garry is chosen treasurer. At the next meeting on Wednesday November 7 a secretary will be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Wheeler
Trinity Church
William Garry
Sheriff Sale in Middlesex Territory of Concord Estates
Public auction set for November 19, 1927 at 10 AM in Lowell to sell Patrick Reilly heirs parcels in Concord and on Crest Street Main Street Cottage Street and surrounding land. Real estate includes four parcels described in deeds from 1908 1910 1919 and 1926 tied to Patrick Reilly and Patrick O Reilly as heirs. Bernard F. Gately Deputy Sheriff notes probate proceedings under Middlesex County docket 153700.
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Middlesex
Lowell
A. D
Central Block
Central Street
William P. Reilly
Crest Street
Concord
Patrick O'Reilly
O'Reilly
Harvey Wheeler
Wheeler
Gorge E. Walcott
Dlesex South District
George B. Walcott
Main
Cottage Streets
Cottage Street
Main Street
Mai Street
Catherine G. O'Reilly
Ronald McEachern
Cotahee Steeha
Soine Mises
Patrick ‘O'Riy
Jacob Landry
South District
Assa ‘Bet
New York, New Haven and
Hartford ‘Railroad
Patrick Reilly
Patrick Reiltby
Krukanos
George E. Walcott
Patrick O’reilly
Bernard F. Gately
Maynard Selectmen Hold Regular Meetings Then
Town of Maynard schedules regular selectmen meetings on Wednesday evenings at 7 in Glock rooms. Applications for permits should be presented at that time or to the board. Frank S. Binks chairs the board with Edwin Var ly on and others listed.
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Glock
Frank
Binks
Edwin Varlyon
Sec Y WM
Sxrhout
Lost book notice filed by Concord Co operative
According to law a lost deposit book number 0 1313 has been reported by Benjamin Moody of Concord Co operative. The notice dates include October 26 and November 2 and 9.
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Concord Co-operative
Benjamin Moody
Concord Cooperative Bank
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Uhle
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American House Orchestra
Capitol
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sheriff's Sale
Thomas Connell
Main St
Charles F. Cahill
County of
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George H. Cahill
Selectmen's Notice
Joseph Lombardy
Davis Court
Alden H. Russell
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