Ac ton Centre Social Notes and Engagements
Community updates list Sunday visits from Mr and Mrs E A Phalen and others to North Woburn hosts. Visitors include Miss Kate T Clark of Manchester and Miss Florence Rikeman of Watertown. Engagement announced between Miss Helen Atherton Wood and Richard Haskell Clemence. Willis Holden finds unusually large fruit blossoms while picking apples. Miss Susan Oliver enjoyed a happy day on Saturday the 16th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate T. Clark
Manchester
N. H
White
J. B. Tuttte
Maynard Grange
Florence Rikeman
Watertown
A. J. Rikeman
Revere
E. E. Worcester
West Bridgewater
Maria Laker
Porter
Gertrude Davis
Weymouth
Elizabeth Tuttle
Helen Atherton Wood
Fitchburg
Acton
Richard Haskell Clemence
Cleveland
O. Willis Holden
Susan Oliver
Birthday Remembrances Highlight Ladies Milestones
In tribute to a 95th birthday, friends sent small remembrances and calls. Her sister Miss Martha turns 94 on November 11, marking family milestones and continued ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Neighbors Night Observed by Granges at Stow Lincoln
Acton Grange No 259 hosted neighbors night with Stow and Lincoln Granges visiting. About 100 visitors and 75 members attended. Tasters and Past Masters gave remarks. A sumptuous supper was served at 9 30 in the banquet hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Grange No
Stow
Lincoln Granges
Acton Notes Highlight Local Visitor List And Community Events
West Acton resident Glen Gould drives a Buick roadster while Peter Smith visits from Littleton. Local social notes mention guests from Marlboro Lynn Melrose and Vermont, a fire truck passing through, a dancing party netting 21 dollars, and upcoming Framingham fair attractions. The wedding of Maud Kathan and Alvin Richardson draws Acton and Boxboro relatives to Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Gould
Peter Smith
Littleton
Annie Blanchard
Maine
W. 8
Kelley
Melrose
C. C. Ramsay
West Burke
Fine Lyceum Course Offered by Baptist Church
An attractive fall and winter lyceum program is announced by Baptist church youth. The opening event on Oct 17 will feature humorist Mr Grilley and harpist Miss Virginia Grilley. Details on dates and the full course will follow, with the I O O F hall as the venue.
Rally Sunday at Union Church Concord Junction
On Sunday September 24 Union church observes Rally Sunday with the Sunday school meeting after the morning service. Members of a school arrange an interesting program and invite parents and friends. Cradle roll members are urged to attend as all age groups are urged to join in Union church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
Alfred W. Stone
Accident at Harness Shop Involves Prior Appendectomy Scar
Ernest Carroll was injured at work when a tool slipped and struck his side, hitting the incision from a recent appendectomy. He collapsed from the pain and was taken to Deaconess Hospital for treatment and confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Carroll
Deaconess Hospital
Prisoners Recaptured After Brief Escape
Two escapees from the Reformatory were recaptured two days later after Fred Miller of the town notified Sgt Lyons. Officer George Blake is on vacation from duties at the reformatory. Miss L B Perron of Lowell will reopen her dancing class in Warner hall Thursday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Sergt. Lyons
George Blake
L. B. Perron
Lowell
Warner Hall
Musa
Temperance Talk by Merrimac Mission Leader
A W C T U meeting will be held at the Baptist church vestry Thursday at 7 30 pm. Jacob Fritz of Boston, superintendent of the Merrimac mission, will speak on temperance and aid to the needy. Vocal and instrumental music to follow. admission is free.
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The
Baptist Church
Jacob Fritz
Boston
Merrimac Mission
Temperance
Power of influence sermon at Baptist Church
Sunday morning the discourse continues the pastor’s series on influence with The Value of a Good Name. In the evening Rev Garabed Manong Misserian of Boxboro Congregational Church will speak on the Armenians. Open to all interested in the persecuted nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garabed Manong Misserian
Congregational Church of
Boxboro
Burglary at Storehouse Wheels Stolen From Auto
Monday night entry through a small window at the pumping station storehouse led to the theft of two new auto tires from Constable John T. McNiff’s vehicle. The rear wheels were there for repair. The owner remains hopeful the matter will be resolved.
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John _T. McNiff
Grange Hosts Reception for Sudbury School Leaders
The Grange held a reception for the Sudbury school committee members and teachers at the last meeting. Attendees included Master Rev. Geo H Clarke, Lecturer Mrs Maud Miles, charter members J B Rice and S D Perry and spouses, John C Hall, Mra Hal, Principal Green, Misses Burdon Hagmer Knight Willey Adams Archibald Pillsbury and Fisher. Speeches praised teachers and schools, a play The Wrong Package was staged by Misses Angie Bent Pauline Miles Ruth Noyes and Marie Nelson, readings and music followed. Ice cream coke and coffee ends the event. 75 people attended and enjoyed the evening. Frank Fisher has left his job and will stay home for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Maud Miles
J. 8
Rice
S. D. Perry
John C. Hall
School Board
Mra. Hal
Green
Burdon
Hagmer
Knight
Willey
Adams
Archibald
Pillsbury
Fisher
Geo. H. Clarkes
Miss Adams
Hosmer
Weldo Stone
Woman's Club
J. C. Hall
Parry and Rice
Angie Bent
Pauline Miles
Ruth Noyes
Marie Nelson
Fred Clarké
Bént
Noyes
Frank Fisher
Methodist Parish Topics and Local Social Notes
Sunday sermon by Rev. Claire G Davigton titled A Man and His Neighbor with The Spirit of the Ages to follow Next Sunday will discuss A Man and Himself Rally Sunday planned for October First evident in church announcements Local visitors include Mr Herbert Bent and Miss Euseba Lockes Cambridge visits by Mrs John Davey Roscoe Noyes staying with his mother Helen Noyes Miss Etta D Moore of Watertown guest of Mrs S J White Travel by Mr and Mrs J S Rice to Kennebunk Me and Sarah Pratt hosting the Alliance last week with transport by Mr Clarke’s automobile Social time described as delightful by attendees
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Claire G. Davigton
Herbert Bent
Euseba Lockes
Hadley
John Davey
Cambridge
Usgs
Clara Parmenter
C. A. Parmenter
Loring Puffer
Evaioe
W. M. Parmenter
Roscoe Noyes
Helen Noyes
Etta D. Moore
Watertown
J. White
Local Movement and Travel Notes Highlight Town Socials
Residents mention weekend and Sunday visits across Worcester Taunton Watertown Kennebunk and Malden. Edward Dee purchases a Chevrolet touring car. Work on a cement dam begins at Warner pond replacing an old stone dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Eckert
Worcester
J. Frank King
St. Louis
Clarence Dixon
Edward Dee
L. J. King
Watertown
Alexander McCabe
Taunton
Randall Woodworth
Asbury Park
N. J
Clarence Ridley
Ronald McEachern
Charles H. Beck
Kennebunk
James Mann
Malden
Mathew Steinman
Association Hall
Allen Kennedy
Samuel Heyman
Detroit
Warner Pond
Series of Whist Parties For Help of Christians Church
A series of whist parties to aid the Help of Christians church is arranged. The first event will be held October 1 at Warner hall with refreshments served after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Help of Christians Church
Warner, Hall
Exhibition Draws Wide Attendance at Town Hall
A large crowd attended the school work exhibition held at the town hall on Saturday. A full account appears in the Concord columns of this paper.
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Concord
Bach elors' club elects officers at Crawford house
At the annual meeting of the Bach elors' club held Saturday evening at the Crawford house, Winslow J. Damon was elected president, Wallis B. Ford treasurer, and Harry Starr secretary. The club later enjoyed a theatre party seeing Very Good Eddie at the Wilbur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachelors’ Club
Crawford House
Winslow J. Damon
Wallis B. Ford
Harry Starr
Eddie
Wilbur
Rally Day Sunday Service at Union Church
A Rally Day service will be held in the auditorium of the Union church by the Sunday school at 12 30 oclock.
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Union Church
Auction sales schedule from Otis H Forbush in Concord Junction Mass
Otis H Forbush auctioneer lists upcoming sales in Massachusetts and Vermont including Charles Nolls residence sale September 22, estate sale September 28 in Littleton with cows horses hay tools and household goods, J J Skaban Marlboro stock sale September 28, E M Longfellow Saugus cows pigs and 50 shoats September 29, C A Kimball Littleton cattle September 30, F B Ripley Weston Guernsey cattle October 2, EB Gault Saugus sale October 6, three parcels of Grot on estate October 7 Weston, C A Christensen Weston cows bulls and equipment, Cutter's Corner Weston wagons and farming gear, and Brattleboro cattle sale October 30 plus Baker base Waltham stock results noted.
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Otis H. Forbush
Concord Junction
Mass
Charles Nolls
Highland St
Littleton
Arthur H. Sargent
Boxboro
Priest Crossing
Carter
J. J. Skaban
Marlboro
E. M. Longfellow
Main St
Saugus
C. A. Kimball
F. B. Ripley
Sudbury Rd
Weston
Guernsey
Gault
Denver St
Groton
General Bancroft
Udbury
C. A. Christensen
C. B. Cutting
Cutter’s Corner
Elder
Hieve
Brattleboro
St the
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Sewind Machine
Rotary
F.C Hendersen
Ompany
A. T. Haynes & Co
Main Street
Maynard, Mass
American Supply Co
Nason Street
E. A. Phalen
Robert Creed
North Woburn
I of Acton
Saapa
South Acton
West Acton
D. J
Town
Julia Sasseville
Lizzie Scanlon
Hattie Jelly
Lynn
C. H. Mead
Eva Gilmore
E. C. Stevens
Medford
A. Guilford
Angie White
Vermont
I. O. OF F
Geo. E. Holton
Wachusett
Fritz Oelschlegel
C. Ramsay
Frank
Edward
Vacuk
Rich
John DcGregor
Roper
Tris
A. H. Gilmore
Steels
A. H. Perkins
North Acton
D. H. Hall
St. James Church
Maud Kathan
Hudson
Alvin Richardson
Sudbury
Methodist Episcopal Church
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