Advertising's Value and lessons from old hotels and spies
Irvin S. Cobb reflects on the role of advertising in understanding society, compares a good hotel to a strong town image, and recalls a Hopi tale about seven directions. He muses on Russia under a benevolent regime, noting the absence of fear among officials and a joking reference to Capone and floral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Smamely
Nero
al Capone
Brer Btelin
Chicago
Irvin
Cobb
WNY
Miss Coughlin Weds Milton Man in St Bridget's
Catherine Coughlan daughter of Mrs Arthur J Coughlan and Albert Paul Mathers son of Mr and Mrs Francis Mathers were married Saturday at St Bridget's church rectory Rev D Edward O Bryan officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Marie William best man C P Harris. Reception at bride's home with gladiola decor. After wedding trip to Washington and Virginia they will reside in Warner New Hampshire after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Catherine Coughlan
Arthur J. Coughlan
Brooks Street
Albert ‘Paul Mathers
Francis Mathers
Warren Avenue
Milton
St. Bridget’s Church
D. Edward O’bryan
Marie William
Rockland
C. P. Harris
Burlington, Vt
Ohio
Vermont
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Brockton
Marlboro
Newton
Lexington
Washington
Virginia
Warner
N. H
Boston University
Maynard High School
College of Liberal Arte
Theta Phi Alpha
Mr. Mathers
Milton High School
School of Education
B. U
Kappa Phi Kappa
Kappa Phi Alpha
Pi Gamma Mu
Woman Found Dead in Auto near Acton Barrett Mill Road
A woman identified as Miss Jane B Loring was found slumped over in a car on the road to the town dump off Massachusetts Avenue in Acton. Dr. Mayell declared death by shock. she had heart trouble history and is survived by three brothers, John Albert and Benjamin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Charles A Durkee
Massachusetts Avenue
Durkee
Arthur Fraser
E A Mayell
John D Sheehan
Concord
Jane B Loring
Barrett Mill Road
Frank Carbille
Miss Loring
Mr. Carbille
Carbille
John
Albert
West Concord
Benjamin
Seattle
Washington
Albert Loring
Inspiring Kiwanis Talk Draws Sponsor and Club Guests
Marlboro Kiwanis hosted Maynard Club members and guests from Westboro including Lt. Gov. Rufus Shaw and Charles Keeler. Frank Kean of Chicago, Kiwanis International, spoke on building new clubs and motivating youth, praising Marlboro’s efforts and inspiring Maynard Acton Club prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro Kiwanis Club
New Maynard Club
Westboro
Rufus Shaw
Charles Keeler
William Crosby
John C Hall
Sudbury Club
Framingham
Russell Norton
Nathan Dushowitz
Lowell Kinsbury
Frank Kean
Chicago
Kiwanis’ International
Marlboro Club
Maynard Club
Maynard-Acton Club
R E Hooper
S M Cromer
Martin Gruber
Charles Weckstrom
Joseph Russo
Harold Buhe
William Feeley
J E Derosier
William Bolsover
Richard N Shaw
George C Clarke
Committee On
Kean
Christian Anderson
Frank Poirier
Harold R Wheeler
Kentucky
Detroit
California
Kiwanis International
Mr Kean
Kiwanis
Gleason Bride in Oklahoma City Ceremony
Henry B Gleason and Dorothy N Mann wed Aug 4 at St Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church Oklahoma City. The bride, daughter of State Senator Mann, holds a BSc from Peabody and works at the Carnegie Public Library. The groom, Sudbury High School graduate, active in school orchestra and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Henry B Gleason
Henry L Gleason
Maynard Road
Dorothy N Mann
Oklahoma City
St Luke’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Mann
Teachers College
Peabody University
Nashville
Tennessee
Carnegie Public Library
Oklahoma
Sudbury High School
United Cooperative Society Marks 30th Anniversary
The United Cooperative Society of Maynard celebrates 30 years since its 1907 start as a small grocery with 178 members and $2600 capital. It now operates two groceries plus related services, has 1,046 members and $17,000 in share capital, and reports over $240,000 in patronage rebates. An August 21 22 festival at Vose Park features Dwight S. Davis and activities. yearbook histories are available at the store.
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Maynard
United Co Operative Society of
Great Cooperative Movement
Great Britain
Co-operative Society of
Vose Park
Dwight S. Davis
United Co-op
Doris Marsden Returns From Ocean Bluffs Vacation
Miss Doris Marsden of Walnut Street has returned home after spending her vacation at Ocean Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Marsden
Walnut Street
Ocean Bluffs
Special Town Session Planned August 23 in Parker Street Hall
Maynard set for Monday night August 23 at 7 30. Nine warrant articles address sewer system extensions on Bent Avenue Lindberg Street and Douglas Avenue with transfers of 900 1000 and 1500 from sewer surplus. Also accepting Fowler Elmwood and Parmenter Streets as public ways and a 200 land purchase near Glenwood cemetery funded from Grave and Lot. 250 from Excess and Deficiency Fund to cover Tax Collector salary increase.
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Glenwood Cemetery
Investigate Piggeries Visit by State Health Official in Town
An engineer from the State Department of Public Health visited the town at the request of the local Board of Health to inspect piggeries within town limits. He will prepare a report with recommendations. A $25,000 Elizabeth White Fund supports the worthy poor of Acton and is managed by Miss Charlotte Conant, Waldo E Whitcout, and Waren H. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
State Department of Public Health
Board of Health
Acton
Charlotte Conant
Waldo E Whitcout
Waren H. Jones
Elizabeth White
Miss Ruth Marsden and Ruth Berglind Attend Northfield Seminar
Misses Ruth Marsden and Ruth Berglind travel to Northfield this week to study at the Northfield School of Religious Seminary for Young People.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Marsden
Ruth Berglind
Northfield School of Religious Seminary
Northfield
Investigation of White Fund Officials Reveals Leftover Bequest Concerns
The Boston c ity fund donor George Robert White left 25 000 for Acton worthy poor with about 800 dollars spent yearly. The article recalls White’s rise from Acton mill town, his Civil War era family, and his later fortune and death in 1922, noting ties to Acton and Boston prominence.
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Acton
Peston
George Robert White
Citizers
Boston
School Street
George White
West Concord
George
Fort Meadow Brook
White
New Orleans
John H. P. White
Davis Guards
Co. E
Mareachusetts
Baltimore
2Th
Guatemala
Sophia Campbell
England
Emery Lothrop
Alvin
Washington
Frank
Lothrop
Mary
George E. Ames
Charles Fuller
Dust Clouds On Sudbury Causeway Delay Route 20
Motorists along Route 20 through Sudbury and Wayland complain of persistent dust clouds and unfinished side work from a stalled beautification program begun a year ago. Officials pledged reconstruction two years ago after hearings, yet progress has lagged, hurting local business as road conditions remain dangerous and narrow with sharp curves.
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Post Road
Route 20
Wayland
Sudbury River Ca
William Callahan
Sudbury
Department of Public Works
Senate
Lyons
Chamber of Commerce
Marlboro
Maynard High School Honors Essay Prize Winners
Maynard and Beverly residents gathered for a meeting to honor winners of the “Peace for America” essay prize at the high school graduation ceremony. King received the top prize with commendations from the Maynard auxiliary president and staff. Delegates attended a state meeting, while a hearing before the state committee discussed a river route and highway plans, noting many miles of new roads but awaiting state action.
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Maynard
Thomas Street
Beverly
Peace For
America
Jed
King
Cel High School
Maynard * Lary
M. Boothroyd
Tobin
Highrhad
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Analis, Calif
Richmond
High Seas
Miss Coughlin
Milton Man
St. Bridget’s
Jane B. Loring
Francis Kean
H.B. Gleason
Dorothy Mann
United Cooperative Society
World ‘Radio
J. M. Appleby
Main. &J
White Fund
Beardsell
Gertrude King
Si Maynard
Sudbury-Wayland
Sudbury Riven
Ate
Dogament of Public Works
Johnson’s Market
Walden St
Concord Fee Delivery
Hodgdon
Jenney Station
Thoreault — Condor
Jenney
al Az Rire
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