Concord Junction Notables Return Home and Honors Given
Mrs Paul Edwardson and her young son Paul Henry Jr returned Tuesday from Deaconess Hospital and are reported to be well. Mrs Annie MacDonald returns to Meriden after visiting relatives. At Walden Royal Arch Chapter meeting on January 23, Harry A Bridges received a handsome High Priests Apron before leaving Tuesday for Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Edwardson
Nttle
Paul Henry Jr
Deaconess Hospital
Annie MacDonald
Meriden
Walden Royal Arch
Harry A. Bridges
Canada
James A Rath Engaged in Settlement Work There
James A Rath, superintendent of the Palama settlement in Honolulu, is visiting relatives in Concord for several months. He has 16 years of service aiding the poor, founding schools, and civilizing natives, with generous support from native plantation owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Rath
James Arthur Rath
Palama
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Concord
Mr Rath
Springflele
Rath
United States
Board of Trustees
Massachusetts
Andrew Edwardson
Edwardson
Public Education Talk Delights West Concord Club
The West Concord Woman's Club hosted an afternoon meeting on Friday January 28 with teachers from West Concord and Harvey Wheeler schools. Dr Payson Smith Massachusetts commissioner of education spoke on public education stressing thoroughness individual differences and teaching students how to think. Miss Laura Curley and Mrs B L Pratt sang two lullabies and refreshments were served by the hospitality committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Laura Curley
B. L. Pratt
Ood Fellows Work the Second Degree at Concord Lodge
At Concord Lodges No 212 I O O F the second degree was conferred on two candidates from Maynard and West Acton. After the degree, an excellent supper was served and Mr S Thompson Blood entertained with engaging tales from a recent trip in the South.
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Concord Lobres No
Maynard
West Acton
S. Thompson Blood
South
Checking Up Violators of Motor Laws in Boston
An inspector from the office of Registrar of Motor Vehicles Boston visited Saturday afternoon to check vagrant violations of motor laws. He warned three local youths for racing on public streets and driving with cuts open in their vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Register of Motor Vehicles
Boston
Wao Pereet
Bedford Community Notices Involving Events And Devices
The storm disrupted Sunday skating plans for local youths and the Lexington Town Hall is assigned to the High School Cadets for drill. Louise English of Springsrd marks eleventh birthday with a Wednesday party at home from 1:30 to 6 p.m. First Friday devotions occur at St Michael's church. The Church of Christ hosts a Valentine Party Saturday evening for YPSCE members over 14.
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Lexington Town Hall
Louise English
Springsrd
St Michael’s Church
Christ
YPSCE
Bedford Grange Hootenanny Fetes Miss Helen F Blake
The Bedford Grange P of H No 283 hosted a social shower for Miss Helen F Blake with help from Paul Revere chapter No 155 CES and friends. Gifts included silver linen and cut glass. The evening featured singing by the Bedford Grange Glee club, a men’s quartet, readings by Mrs A K Blake, a sandwich and coffee collation, and dancing. The event, a surprise for Miss Blake, was organized by Mrs Maybelle L Williams, Mrs Bertha L Perley, Mrs Bertha Thompson, Mrs Julia Gray, Mrs Lucy Pfeiffer, OBS, and Mrs John R Comley. Next meeting Feb 14 Lincoln night Valentine party planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Grange
Helen F. Blake
Paul Revere
The
Grange
Bedford Grange Glee Club
A. Kk
Blake
Legion Ladies to Hold Kewpie Dance
Legion Ladies plan a Kewpie Dance Wednesday evening in town under the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion. Moriarty's orchestra will provide music for dancing from 8 to 12 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion
Moriarty
Bedford Scouts Hold Successful Party at Town Hall
Bedford Boy Scouts hosted a successful entertainment and dance at the town hall last Friday evening. The event featured an initial entertainment before the main dance and was enjoyed by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Scouts
Bedford Boy Scouts
Flivver Tries Tricks At Bedford. No One Injured
A Ford touring car backed over a bank on South Street near Bedford Springs while turning in the dark. The incident caused minor damage and no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
South Street
Bedford Springs
Local notes from West Acton events and illnesses
Mrs Dyke has been ill for weeks while E H Hall traveled to New York on business. Stearns returned to work after a illness. Mrs Watkins confined at home with illness. Holt family visited Somerville. Baraca Class concert proceeds totaled 51.75 with a third concert planned for late February or March. Sebastians of Boston visited at their summer home. Imanuel Taylor preached at the Baptist church. Richard Foss concluded his market services at Whitcomb’s. Acton Lodge IOOF 203 conferred the third degree on a class Monday night followed by an oyster supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Imanuel Taylor
Maynard
Baptist Church
Richard Foss
W. E. Whitcomb
Acton Lodge Ioof
Local Notices From Acton Center and Nearby
Acton Center residents report Saturday visits to Boston and Somerville. Frank E Parsons Jr. ill with pneumonia. Roy L Durea family from Somerville spent two hours at their home. Mrs Planta and two daughters visiting Mr and Mrs Edgar Tobin in Melroya. Oliver Wood traveled to Concord. Jessie Wood Elizabeth Tuttle and Harlan Tuttle ill with colds. Former State Guard members attended a banquet at the Colonial Inn Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Holland
Boston
Frank E. Parson
Frank
Roy 'L. Durea
Somerville Suday
Thir
Planta
Edgar
Tobin
Melroya
Phillips
Andrew
Somerville
Oliver Wood
Concord
Jessie Wood
Elizabeth Tuttle
Harlan Tuttle
Colonial Inn
State Guard Company
Maynard Referendum Doubtful on Public Railway Act
Rumors say a referendum on the Concord Maynard and Hudson public railway act may not appear on the Maynard election ballot. Rep Glazier notes little chance of passage this session and urges careful explanation of details before any vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Glazier
Hudson
Maynard
Maynard, Stow
Acton
Demars Auxiliary Re Elects Officers
Frank J. Demars American Legion Auxiliary re elected the staff of officers for the past year at Thursday evening’s meeting. Officers include Mrs QO S Fowler commander Mrs Mary Jones vice commander Mrs Louis Sullivan secretary Mrs Margaret Sweeney treasurer Miss Lena Sheridan sergeant at arms Miss Iesther Lowney and Mrs Wm Coulter and Mrs Robert Hartin on the executive board. A whist party is planned with a committee of Mrs Thomas Sweeney Mrs Mary Jones Mrs Mary Martin Mrs Louis Sullivan and Mrs Charles Keene to arrange it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Demars
American Legion Auxiliary
QO. S. Fowler
Mary Jones
Louis Sullivan
Margaret Sweeney
Tresaurer
Lena Sheridan
Iesther Lowney
Wm Coulter
Robert Hartin
Thomas Sweeney
Mary Martin
Charles Keene
Junior Christian Endeavor Plans Social at Congregational Church
The Junior Christian Endeavor committee led by Eleanor Manuelson Helen Swanson Evelyn Gould Lillian Holmes and Ruth Nordberg met with Ethel Norberg at her Concordat home Thursday afternoon to arrange a social at the Congregational church on Saturday February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Committee
Eleanor Manuelson
Helen Swanson
Evelyn Gould
Lillian Holmes
Ruth Nordberg
Ethel Norberg
Concordat
Society
Congregational
Successful in Wisconsin Frank Maley Visit and Work
Frank Maley of Oconto Wisconsin a former resident was guest of his brothers John and William Maley and Mrs James Mullin for a few days. He is interested financially and serves as superintendent of a woolen mill in Oconto having learned the woolen business at Assabet mills and gained further study and practice in other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Maley
Oconto
Wisconsin
John
William Maley
James Mullin
Maley
Grass fires sweep three acre lot near Fletcher corner
Firemen battled a grass blaze at Pep pard farm spreading across three acres. A bonfire sparked the flames and crews saved the barn by keeping the fire within six feet. The wind shifted toward a birch grove and Acton firemen assisted before the fire was extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peppard
Fletcher Corner
Acton
Man Injured Cutting Wood On Farm Hospitalized
George Pierce sustained a cut above the ankle while cutting wood on his farm along the old turnpike road Saturday morning. He was taken to Deaconess hospital by Dr Edward Flaherty where eight stitches were required. He returned home Sunday evening.
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George Pierce
Deaconess Hospital
Edward Flaherty
Eight Stitches Taken After Saw Accident
Emmett Thane of Garfield Street sustained a heavy cut on his right hand while using a saw at his brother George Thane’s home on Great Road. Tr Cowles treated the wound and received eight stitches.
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Emmett Thane
Garfieid St
George Thane
Great Road
Tr Cowles
Old Landmark Maynard House Destroyed by Fire
The 1866 Maynard House hotel in eastern Massachusetts was gutted by a basement fire started Saturday afternoon at 2. Probed as overheated furnace. Proprietor Mrs M A Foster first detected smoke. Firefighters battled a hard blaze as roomers escaped via upper floors and a rooftop fire escape. Loss estimated around 20000 with insurance. owner plans not to rebuild.
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Maynard
Massachusetts
M. A. Foster
Charles Thompson
Calluyss
Peterson
Maynard House
Peter T Haley
Equcetes
Re Ree
Fistier
Peter Haley
Cami Geers Ihobien
Wallis Wood
Nicholas Mullin
Seth Stone
Mr Perry
Hugh McGrail
John Desmond
Mr McGrail
Julius Lowe
Obituary for Reuben L Reed of Acton
Reuben L Reed longtime Acton resident died at his South Acton home on January 22 at age 79 years 8 months and 26 days after a recent cold and heart strain. He organized youth patriotism activities and aided societies for animal and child welfare. Survived by wife Mary and two sons Fred W Reed and Albert J Reed, with interment at Woodlawn Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben L. Reed
Acton
Martin St
Mr Reed
Acton Centers
William Reed 4Th
Ann Gleason
East Sudbury
Mary A. Symonds
Mary Wright Symonds
South Acton
Fred W. Reed
Concord Junction
Albert J. Reed
Manchester
Congregational Church Benefit Concert Feb 8
Mrs Effie A Willey visits California. Dr and Mrs Samuel A Christie host guests. Hoover fund for starving children of Europe supported by proceeds from the church event featuring vocal and instrumental music readings and a social time with candy sale. No admission fee charged. Proceeds aid Hoover fund.
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Niculorthiadngut
Lme
Hoover Fund
Europe
Woods to Speak on Christian Social Service in the Orient
Robert A. Woods of the South End House Boston will speak on Christian Social Service in the Orient at Trinity Parish House Concord Wednesday afternoon Feb 9 at 3 o clock. Open to all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Woods
South End House
Boston
Orient
Trinity Parish House
Concord
Sad Death of Mrs Margaret McKenna Stuns Concord
Mrs Margaret McKenna wife of Joseph H McKenna of Concord died at St Elizabeth’s Hospital after a week long illness due to blood poisoning. Born in Waltham on September 16 1902 she married in August 1920 and lived on Lexington Road. Funeral rites were held at St Mary’s Church Waltham with burial in Calvary Cemetery. She leaves a husband her mother four brothers and three sisters. The community extends condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McKenna
Joseph H. McKenna
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
McKenna
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Brighton
Waltham
St. Mary's Church
Joseph Ho McKenna
Lexington Rd
Misa Margaret McKeown
Walt
St Mary's Church
Calvary Cemetery
Bernard
Edward McKenna
James Biggins
Thos. Glynn
Joseph Glynn
Roxbury
John Glynn
Newton
John
Waltham K
Thomas
James
Alfred
Mary
Beatrice
Bella
Conant Machine Co Expands Output With Fairbanks Deal
The Conant Machine Co of Concord Junction arranges with The Fairbanks Company to sell power loading machines for gravel sand and coal handling. The local firm plans growth and will add screening plants for gravel and crushed stone, signaling increased output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Conant Machine Co
Concord Junction
Fairbanks Company
TV Vhe
Fairbanks Commons
Law Palms
Loca
Tremont Trinitarian Church Concert Plans
At Sunday service a male quartet including Charles H Towle Henry P Thorpe Alex Macleod and Clarence Bodfish performed with Mrs Thorpe singing a solo. Rev Mr Richardson will give a Friday series on the Gospel of Luke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers
Charles H. Towle
Henry P. Thorpe
Alex Macleod
Clarence Bodfish
Thorpe
Mr. Richardson
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Onolulu
Woman's Club
Joseph R. Wyman
Bedford St
Stowell
Lincoln
Flivver
Acton Center
A. R. Jenks
Demars Auxiliary
Co. E. Social
Oor
Jin Peterson
Frank Parks
James Hall
Ile
Gutteridge
Fire Department
Reuben Law Reed
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Charlestown
State House
Coolidge
Senate
Washington
Bunker Hill Historical Association
Sons of the American Revolution
Reed Genealogical Society
Congregational Church of South Aecon
Ralph A. Bart Ker
Congregational Church
Effie A. Willey
Atascadera, Cal
Samuel A. Christie
D. Stevens
Frances
Samuel A
Toms
Trinitarian Church
Kellogg’s
Post Toasties
Wheatena Pettijohn’s
Aunt Jemina's
Ralston
Flo
L. Anderson & Ya
GR Main Street
Ningnaia, Masel
George J. Barker
Bacon Street
Waltham, Mass
Tel
Lewes
Concord State Armor
American Red Cross
Will Rogers
Hutch
Pathe News
Mutt and Jeff
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