The Westford Wardsman, February, 1906
Saturday, February 10, 1906
Graniteville. The ladies’ aid society of the M.E. church will hold a chicken pie supper, followed by an entertainment, in the church vestry on Friday evening, Feb. 16.
Saturday, February 24, 1906
Graniteville. A chicken pie supper and social was held in the M.E. church vestry on Friday evening of last week. There was a large attendance and the entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed. Supper was served from six to eight. The ladies’ aid society had charge. Among those who contributed to the entertainment were: Miss Margaret Carmichael, Miss Harriet C. Sargent, Henry Smith, Thomas E. Freeman and E. G. Boynton. Many interesting games were indulged in after the entertainment. Quite a neat sum was realized on this event.
It has been learned that Bert DeRoehn, formerly of this village, is now on the sick list at his home in East Pepperell. Bert has many friends here who wish him a speedy and sure recovery.
Box party. A very pleasant box party was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blodgett at North Westford, Friday evening, Feb. 16, and a thoroughly good time was enjoyed by all. It was largely attended by people from Lowell, Nashua, Graniteville, Forge Village and Westford, and many of the people in the immediate vicinity. Joe Wall made an appropriate speech presenting Mrs. Blodgett a beautiful gold watch. The recipient responded feelingly and asked everybody to make use of the entire house for a good time. They needed no second invitation and all joined in a Virginia reel and other games. During the evening an entertainment was enjoyed. Clifford Prescott of Nashua gave recitations. D. W. Harrington was heard in a stump speech. Joe Leclair was also heard in humorous readings and violin solos. Thomas McCarthey, Frank Charlton and Joseph Bennett were heard in vocal selections. The automobile song made an ideal hit. There was also selections on the phonograph by Mrs. Myrtle Snow Upton. Music for the dancing was furnished by Arthur Blodgett, who is a violinist of no mean ability. The sale of boxes came next. Joe Wall was the auctioneer. The boys had lots of money in their pockets and the boxes went off finely. Steaming coffee was served by Mrs. Blodgett along with the boxes of food. Dancing was resumed after supper, followed by more interesting games. Everyone present joined in “Auld Lang Syne,” and on the way home the familiar strains of “Jingle bells,” “He is a jolly good fellow,” and others equally popular resounded on the clear night air. As before stated everyone had a good time and many thanks is due Mr. and Mrs. Blodgett for the happy evening spent.