Thanksgiving Socials Across Concord Junction and Nearby Towns
Miss Nellie Cotter from Marlboro visited Concord Junction for Thanksgiving. Edward Loughlin and family stayed with Mrs Loughlin’s parents in Dorchester. Roger Thayer and James Carney of Maynard joined the Hagerty family in Dorchester for the holiday. Lewis Caldwell attended a whist party at Huntington Chambers hosted by the Stirlings Press of Boston. Miss Blair Halbert of Forestdale R I visited during the week. Mr and Mrs James Caldwell of Main Street were hosts.
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Nellie Cotter
Marlboro
Edward Loughlin
James Caldwell
Main St
Debutante Eunice Fitzgerald Presented at Dorchester Tea
Miss Eunice Fitzgerald daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Fitzgerald of Welles Avenue Dorchester was formally presented at a reception and tea at her parents home Wednesday afternoon. Attendants included her mother and sisters and classmates from Manhattanville academy. A Parisian blue wool frock with blue tulle and ostrich feathers highlighted the event with orchids in her bouquet and flowers filling the rooms. A telegram from Sir Thomas Lipton arrived among many guests from Michigan Philadelphia New York and Roxbury
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Eunice Fitzgerald
Dorchester
Boston
Eunice
John F. Fitzgerald
Wellesave
Joseph P. Kennedy
Rose Fitzgerald
Agnes Fitzgerald
Manhattanville Academy
Manhattanville, N. Y. Tey
Marie Daley
Brockton
Josephine Fritz
New York City
Louise Whalen
Roxbury
Margaret Grannon
Arlington
Miss Fitzgerald
Sir Thomas Lipton
Margaret Gaul
Houghton, Mich
Sophie Henderson
Philadelphia
Gertrude Sullivan
New York
Fitzgerald
Thanksgiving at Massachusetts Reformatory for 430 inmates
Thanksgiving Day was celebrated at the Massachusetts Reformatory for 430 inmates under Supt. Percy W. Allen. About 600 pounds of fresh turkey were prepared for a kingly dinner followed by a moving picture show and a quiet afternoon as work was suspended.
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Reformatory
Massachusetts Reformatory
Supt
Percy W. Allen
Thanksgiving gatherings and local notes from West Acton
Thanksgiving events fill the town as residents reunite with relatives in New Jersey and Fitchburg. A reward of 100 dollars is offered for the arrest or conviction of hen thieves who took 75 of H. S. Wiggin’s hens. Walter McClenathan returns from Waltham hospital as work starts on a stone garage for James Fitzgerald.
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H. S. Wiggin
New Jersey
B. A. King
George B. Parker
Joseph H. Reed
Mission Circle
Vose
Charles S. ‘Twitchell
Fitchburg
D. H. Hall
Walter McClenathan
Waltham Hospital
James Fitzgerald
E.R. Teele
Buildings Saved Fire Destroys Barn in Acton Figure
Fire at the barn of W F Stevens near Acton was fought by Stevens and neighbors before actuating a general alarm. James French and a small crew supplied water, with three hose lines and hydrant connections. The district water system prevented total loss to the barn and house.
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W. F. Stevens
Acton
Maynard Strike Expands At American Woolen Mills
The Maynard strike broader than initial weavers walkout as 700 workers joined on Monday at the Assabet mills with 400 at work and 2,600 total staff. The United Textile Workers and Amalgamated union leaders say the fight centers on bargaining rights and recognition while the company insists it will deal only with employees. Local meetings and outside labor officials discuss terms as both sides brace for a prolonged stoppage.
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American Woolen Co
United Textile
Maynard
National Union
New York
Emergency Board of the
John Golden
Boston
Woolen Company
Wun-On
Colonial Hall
Cooperative Hall
Thomas McMahon
United Textile Workers
Attica
Labor Board
Ignatius McNulty
Labor Board of the
McNulty
Bill Hayward
McMahon
O. C. Dreschler
Itoo
Joan Golden
U.T. W
Hanis
Bernard Garrigan
Textile Council
The
Golden
Regan
U. Tr. W
William Wood, Jr
Koldinger
Edward Carlton
Henry Slyvert
Frank Parks
Francis Johnston
Colonel Evans
Eddington
Powder Mill Road
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U. W
U. Tl. Wo
UW. T. W
U7. H. AW
Vice Pres. McMahon
To ‘Tw
American Women Co
U. T. Wo
Amalgamated Union
Onmead Une Kiy
Hanor
Raymond S. Bartlett
Labor Department
Assabet
United ‘Textile Workers
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Textile Workers
United Vextile Workers
Benjamin C. Brown
Weavers’ Union
Weavers’ Strike Committee
Assabet Mill
Concord Outfielder Dick Loftus Signs Cincinnati Contract
Dick Loftus of Concord signed a 1920 contract with the Cincinnati Nationals and forwarded it to August Hermann, Cincinnati president. The Fitchburg standout, who broke a July ankle, led the New England league in hitting after injury and is considered a top prospect for a higher level. He is currently with Camp Devens Construction and will join Miami, Florida for spring training.
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Richard Loftus
Concord
Fitchburg
New England
Cincinnati National
August Hermann
Itchburg
Cincinnati
Loftus
Pat Morans
Left Garden
Garden
Cininnati Club
Bitchburg
Camp Devens
Miami
Pla
Chamions
Caddie Exhibit Aids Marine Recruiting Campaign
A shell damaged World War I rifle motorcar named Caddie, used by the 5th Marines in France, was shown at Vorrey & Vialle garage on Walden Street from 9 am to 1 pm. Maj. Joseph T D Murray oversaw the Boston Marine recruiting display before the car traveled to Framingham for further viewing.
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France
Sth Marines
Vorrey & Vialle
Walden
Framingham
Joseph TD. Murray
Monument St
Boston
Local notices from Bedford area and Lexington event updates
Bedford Gordon Chalhs is ill at home on Springs Road. Mr and Mrs Peterson occupy new Crescent Avenue residence. Mr and Mrs George Wood plan to occupy Ladd residence on Main Street soon. Munroe family moved from Crescent Avenue to North Lexington. Several townspeople attended the Masonic Hall dance in Lexington Saturday. First Friday services at St Michael's church 6 45 morning and evening hours. Eastern Star dance at town hall Thursday December 11 at 8. Florence Murray ill at Symmes Hospital Arlington after operation Tuesday.
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Gordon Chalhs
Springs Rd
Peterson
Crescent Ave
George Wood
Ladd
Mainst
Munroe
North Lexington
Masonic Hall
Lexington
St. Michael's Church
Order of the Eastern Star
Town Hall
Florence Murray
Symmes Hospital
Arlington
Thanksgiving news from South Acton and area
District items report Thanksgiving visits across Acton Gardner Medford and surrounding towns. Notables include Mrs Hugo Perdelwitz recovering from illness Mrs Merriam driving a six cylinder Oldsmobile and Fr W Brackett elected president of Connecticut Arts Association. Local rail car service and hospital updates also noted.
Congregational Church Schedules Services and Meeting
Pastor Rev Ralph A Barker leads Sunday morning service at 10 80 and Sunday school at 11 45. Evening service is omitted. Annual church business meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 in Exchange hall. GQ meets with Alma Stoney Friday afternoon at 2 80.
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Congregational Church
Ralph A. Barker
Exchange Hall
Mies Alma Sto’ Dey
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Vialle
Incorporated
DODGE
Goodyear
Joo
Walden Street
Concord, Mass
Vialle Motor CO
Framingham and Marlboro
Concord Junction
West Acton
Lunt
Mass Co
Redland
Bedford
South Acton
Hugo A. Perdelwitz
Frank A. Merriam
Florence Merriam
Gardner
Anna Sage
Kent
West Medford
C. B. Leech
Fall River
Robert Christie
S. A. Christie
Hugh Hodgen
Rutland
Alma
Jennie Stowell
Medford
Hollis
Edith Annis
Natick
M. Billings
W. Brackett
Connecticut Arts Association
L. C. Hastings
Maynard Street
Craig Sweet
George Smith
St. Kev
John E. Case
George Ham
Barbara
Sammie Ineson
Massachusetts General Hospital
Charles Capelli
Maine
Marian Taylor
Effer
F. A. Merriam
N. A. Barker
Colonial Inn
L. A. Hesselton
Frank Holland
Salem
N. H
Holland
Inez Holland
Hesseltan
Frank H. Holl
Edgar
Los Angeles
Cal
Springfield
H. H. Cummings
Deaconess Hospital
Lizzie Bumpus
Connecticut
Massachusetts
California Perfume Co
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