Local Notes From West Acton and Surrounding Towns
West Acton branches report Teele selling at public markets and a new Ford truck for BR R Teele. A H Perkins substitutes at Mead Co this week while B J Desousa drives a Ford, recalling George Mead. Dr Frank B Tasker attended the Pelions service at Trinity Boston. Neal Feltus and wife toured Canada by auto. Mr Burton Hoar returns from a three week trip to Cole. Bessie Davis of Washington with War Department works here part of the week. A Hudson Junction three game series attracts town interest with dates October 2 9 and 12 at the town hall. Supper will follow. Mr and Mrs J Holton J A Goding and A M Whitomb enjoyed an auto trip to Wachusett Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Teele
BR. R. Teele
A. H. Perkins
C. H. Mead & Co
B. J. Desousa
George Mead
Frank B. Tasker
Trinity Church
Boston
Neal Feltus
Canada
Burton Hoar
Cole- Bessie Davis
Washington
War Department
Eas
Hudson Junction
J. ‘Holton
J. A. Goding
A. M. Whitomb
Wachusetts Mountain
Acton Grange Apple Exhibit At Wat Fair
Elizabeth Tuttle spends weeks at home while the Wat fair showcases 30 varieties of apples gathered largely from H. W. B. Proctor's orchard and Acton Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Tuttle
Acton Grange
Wat
H. W. B. Proctor
Maynard High School Football Squad Ready for Practice
Maynard high school football players report to John A Crowe work for practice. Enthusiasm among the squad suggests a strong season ahead with 22 players in the group. A baseball team is also mentioned as a yearly capable unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard High School
John A. Crowe
Wayhigh School
Acto Report
Golf Gains Fresh Talent at Birehurst Event
Young players James Priest and William Were were introduced to the game this week at Birehurst. The report notes their early enthusiasm and growing interest in golf as a developing sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Devendh
Birehurst
James Priest
William
Mr. Priest
Acton Centre News and Local Notices
Frank K Parsons repairs and improvements by shingling and painting. Rev Mr Webber of Avon visits the Allen home. Reverends Brooks Noyes and J A Robertson share pulpit duties. Middlesex Central Pomona Orange No 23 meets October 7 at 2 49 pm with evening session at 7 30. Mr Porter and daughter Loter separate households. Porter heads to Avon and Loker to Pepperell. Antereopticon lectures from the American Board on Philippines mission work held at Congregational church. Mrs Frank Farrer recorded as reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank K. Parsons
Webber
Avon
R. Allen
Brooks Noyes
Harwichport
J. A Robertson
Middlesex Central
Pomona Orange
Town Hall
R. W. Porter
Lotor
Porter
Mra Loker
Pepperell
American Board
Philippines
Frank Farrer
Referendum on Beer Regulation Voted Down by Acton Congregation
Voters heard Robert H. Magwood speak at Acton Congregational Church last Wednesday urging a No vote on the November 2 referendum. The measure to regulate manufacture and sale of beer cider and light wines faced House and Senate passage and gubernatorial veto before failing in the Senate. The discussion traced Prohibition history and noted past ballot outcomes and governor Coolidge’s remarks on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Magwood
Acton Congregational Church
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
Magwood
House
Ane
Theovernor
Coolidge
Massane
Maynard Greuge to Exemplify on Large Candidate Class
Maynard Greuge will exemplify the first and second degrees on a large class at its regular meeting on Tuesday October 4. Varied social visits continue with local residents and relatives from Dorchester Leominster and England noted.
Health cards to be sent for school children
Miss Edith L. Price, public health nurse, began duties here last week and is met with favorable comment from school authorities. Parents will be informed of results when report cards go out. Scales planned in the school to weigh children and track gains or losses. Price has visited some homes for bedside nursing, with a small charge going to the Nursing association treasury.
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Edith L. Price
Ciliren
Miss Price
Treasury
The
Nursing Association
Wanted Position as Housekeeper by Widow Mother
Short notice advertisement from a young widow with one child seeking a position as housekeeper or housework in a small family. Experienced and willing to exchange references. Contact Mrs C. M. Bates at 67-a.
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C. M. Bates
Local Social Roundup Includes Visits and Trips
Miss Hazel Stone of Somerville visited. John and Mrs Taylor left for Maine. Charles Tate went to West Virginia for work. Alonzo Joy and Isabel vacationed in Lawrence. Attendees joined Groton air show Friday and Saturday. Rally day at Baptist church drew large crowd. Relief corps members attended Middlesex association in Lowell. George and Cummings return from Peterboro NH planning winter in California. Hartwell couple from Boxboro attended Maynard funeral. FP Heyward led Acton IOOF lodge parade Boston Wednesday. Mrs Ella Burroughs of Somerville visited her father W H Teele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Stone
Somerville
John Taylor
Maine
Charles Tate
West, Virginia
Alonzo Joy
Isabel
Lawrence
Groton
Baptist Church
Relief Corps
Lowell
Middlesex County Association
Aiorge Cummings
Peterboro
California
Albert Hartwell
Boxboro
John
Maynard
I. FP. Heyward
Acton Lodge
IOOF
Boston Wermenday
Ella Burroughs
W. H.teele
Death of Henry P. Deluce in Concord and Acton Fair prize
Henry P. Deluce aged 87 died in Concord on September 13 and was buried September 15 at Woodlawn cemetery Acton Centre. He leaves a half sister Mrs Lucy C. Davis. A $300 prize money was awarded at the Acton fair on October 2 at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Henry P. Deluce
Bur ‘Dal
Woodlawn
Acton Centre
Lucy C. Davis
Acton
Hartford Family Guests At Mrs Palmer’s Weekend
Mr and Mrs Solomon Ledgard and two sons of Hartford, Connecticut, were weekend guests of Mrs Rhoda Palmer and Mr and Mrs Thomas Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Ledgard
Hartford, Ct
Rhoda Palmer
Thomas Wright
Pompositicut Club Holds Annual Lake Boon Outing
The Pompositicut club held its annual outing at Lake Boon this afternoon at Edwin Toop’s cottage. After the dinner a discussion on timely topics followed, focusing this year on the effect on government from women having the vote. Attendees included Mrs Grace Tucker Miss Mabel Bishop Mrs Arthur Dawson Mrs Inez Toop and Mrs Frank Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompositicut Club
Lake Boon
Edwin Toop
Grace Tucker
Mabel Bishop
Arthur Dawson
Inez ‘Toop
Prank Murphy
Card of Thanks from the Hartwell family
The Hartwell family expresses heartfelt appreciation for the kind expressions and support shown by neighbors and friends during our bereavement of Edna H. Hartwell.
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Edna H. Hartwell
Missing Witness Sparks Visitor to Bolton House
Victor Lloyd seeks a missing witness named Mark Steele after finding circulars for a law case in a hat lining given by Inez Bolton. The encounter leads Lloyd to return home, where Mr. Bolton reacts with cautious interest as Lloyd proposes his information could aid the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Lloyd
Lloyd
Lmits
Inez’ Bolton
Miss Bolton
Liora
Mark Steele
Stobert Bolton
Steele
Idaho
Mr. Bolton
Mr Bolton
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