Concord Junction Resident Mrs Marrs Dies at Home
Old and respected Concord Junction resident Mrs John H. Marrs died at her Highland Street home after illness spanning weeks. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Union Church with burial in Sleepyeye cemetery. she is survived by her husband four sons and two daughters.
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John H. Marrs
Highland Street
Tess
Curtis
Mars
West Concord
Hawthorne
Orlock
Union Church
William J. Batt
Alfred W. Stone
Sleepyine Cemetery
Washington W
Irving S. Marra
Purington M. Marrs
Marr
Harry S
Irving S
Milton
John
Berkely
Cal
Scott F. Whittaker
Glendale
Chester Kaynes
Turlock
National Boy Scout Sunday Observed at Local Church
Alfred Wheeler Stone invites the community to attend Sunday services marking National Boy Scout Sunday with special references in the morning. An illustrated stereopticon lecture on China titled Up the Min to Shao Wu will follow the evening program. Christian Endeavor Decision Day services and a 6 o clock meeting are planned, with Tuesday midweek session at 7.00. A note about rubber goods at the Factory Shoe Store on Main Street Maynard is included.
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Alfred Wheeler Stone
China
Shao-Wu
Christian Endeavor
Endeasl
Where Is the Negro Waiter in Boston Hotels
A nostalgic look at the fading figure of the seasoned African American waiter in Boston’s hotels. The piece praises his familiar greetings and long-tenured service while noting a shift to younger European staff and a decline in the old hospitality style.
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Ken
Boston
Cash payment not desired highlighted by IRS official
Internal Revenue Collector John J. Mitchell warns against sending cash for tax payments. An unidentified envelope of cash was found, prompting fines and interest if the payer cannot prove the funds are theirs. The tax office urges money orders or checks to provide identification and avoid untraceable deposits.
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Internal Revenue
John J. Mitchell
Minas Og
Stepia
Cal
Mitchell
Hell
62,009 Tons to Be Harvested
It is said that the N Cream Co of Boston is preparing to harvest a large quantity of tonnage as part of a planned shipment. The fragment hints at a significant agricultural or dairy operation with Boston-based involvement.
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N Cream Co
Boston
Maynard li Ro Chase sails for Barcelona aboard SS Acuschnet
Maynard li Ro Chase son of Mr and Mrs Henry Chase departed Friday from Galen Texas bound for Barcelona Spain aboard the SS Acuschnet.
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Li Ro Chase
Henry Chase
Galen
Texas
Barcelona
Spain
National public building plan links veterans to government
Thomas F Parker proposes a national public building in towns of six to seven thousand people housing the post office and telegraph telephone and express services. It would include free veteran headquarters for World War G AR Spanish War and other service members with rents offset by postal savings funds. Smaller communities would join the center, land may be required from towns, aligning federal business centers with veteran needs and national policy.
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Thomas F. Parker
Finance Committee
Parker
Postal
M. Walker
War Y Veterans
Two Pair Shoes for One at Maynard Factory Store
A store on Main Street in Maynard advertises a buy one get one free offer on two pairs of shoes. The promotion highlights Factory Shoe Store as the seller and emphasizes value for customers seeking footwear deals.
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Main St
Maynard
Adv
Fooling the hens by electricity in Abington hen house
Arthur Datvsen and Robert Hatch installed electric lights in Mr Hatch's father’s Abington hen house to break the strike of hens and raise egg yields. The electricians finished the work Saturday and await an experiment report. Daw says it has worked in other henneries and expects hens to double production.
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Arthur Datvsen
Robert Hatch
Mr Hatch
Abington
Mr Daw
Riverside Cooperative Association Reports Six Month Struggles
The Riverside Cooperative Association’s eighty fourth semi annual report notes a difficult six month period with price adjustments and weak local industry. A fire on August 12 caused substantial losses. Lien payments will be paid at the cooperative hall in the evenings of February. The annual meeting to elect officers is set for February 7 at 7 30 PM at Cooperative Hall.
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Riverside Cooperative Association
Stuckhelaers
Annatal
Cooperative Hall
Walter Comeau Tours Italy and France
Walter Comeau son of John Comeau spent Saturday in Rome visiting the American college and other sites. His itinerary includes Monte Carlo Naples Venice Paris Brussels Lucerne. In Marseille he will be guest of Mrs Herbert Comeau's parents who own a large vineyard in the region.
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Walter Comeau
John Comeau
Rome
Italy
American College
Monte Carlo
Naples
Venice
Paris
Brussels
Lucerne
Marsailles
Herbert Comeau
France
Great Slaughter in Hats Frices to suit the times
Fullenton's 66 in Maynard Mass offers hat trimming and sale prices. Ady may refer to a local shop event.
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Times
Fullenton
Maynard
Mass
Ady
Acton Center Women's Club Hosts Free Open Meeting
At a special Acton Center Women's Club session in the Community House on Monday January 31 the group announced a free open meeting on February 9 in Town Hall. Humorist J J Harlow will present Bless the Humour. Mrs Perkins described the Nass League of Women Voters aims to educate women in citizenship and pursue welfare legislation. The League operates through six departments including American citizenship and Child Welfare. An Acton League of Women Voters was formed with officers Miss Charlotte Allen chairwoman Mrs Mary G Hinds vice chair Miss Elizabeth Tuttie secretary Mrs Miriam Baxter treasurer.
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Woman's Club
Shotl
J. J. Harlow
Perkins
Acton League of Women Voters
Charlotte Allen
Mirs Mary G. Hinds
Elizabeth Tuttie
Miriam Baxter
Civic Federation hears musical entertainment on cold January night
At the Civic Federation meeting on January 18 GAR Hall filled for a musical program. Despite the cold audience braved the weather to enjoy performances by Miss Irma Durkee, Mr David Nordell of Cambridge, solo pianist, Mrs Lena Chisholm, violinist, Harry E. Helt of Somerville, soloist, and Miss Ruth Sprague of Somerville, reader.
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Civic Federation
Gar Hail
Irma Durkee
David Nordell
Cambridge
Lena Chisholm
Harry E. Helt
Somerville
Ruth Sprague
Schoolchildren health checks and church notices
Miss Marshall and Dr Mayell conducted school throat and ear examinations on January 25. The Congregational Church women tied a quilt on January 27 and postponed this week's supper. Mr Richmond preached at the Sunday service and spoke at the Christian Endeavor gathering afterward.
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Miss Marshall
Red Cross
Dr Mayell
Congregational Church
Woman's Church Aid
Richmond
Boston University
Christian Endeavor
West Acton News and Society Notices
West Acton H E Mead buys a new Franklin car. The West Acton Woman's club plans an apron and fancy articles sale in March. George Mead and George Weaver report ice house fills. The Foss children recover from severe illness. Miss Helen Dinsmore enjoys a deer contest at school. Universalist social hosts bake sale. Winona Rebekah lodge holds box social and plans a masquerade ball at IOOF hall on February 15 with Newel's orchestra.
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H. E. Mead
West Acton Woman's Club
George Mead
George Weaver
Mre Foss
Helen Dinsmore
Navu
Winona Rebekah Lodge
Ioof Hall
Newel
Californian visits Washington sees first snow at Edith Watson home
Mr Kilea of California traveled to Washington DC on business and spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Edith Watson where he witnessed snow for the first time.
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Kilea
California
Washington, D. C
Edith Watson
Audience At Baptist Church Views Mount Pealey Destruction
A large audience gathered Sunday evening at the Baptist church to watch pictures and hear the story about the destruction of Mount Pealey in Missouri. The presentation recounted recent events and their impact on local residents.
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Baptist Church
Mount Pealey
Is’ Land
Village News Roundup from East Acton and Nearby
Illness touches Elizabeth and Albert Junior Doo little as chicken pox spreads. Trask of the County Farm Bureau visits town on organization business. Edward Praman buys a fine team of young western horses and hauls wood. Village youth skate under clear ice by bright moonlight this winter. Freeman Robbins supplies ice to farmers and dairymen. Mrs Charles Knight returns from South Acton and Stow, healthier. William H. Kingsley tears down the old Wetherbee mill framework at East Acton. Miss Mary Pickard hosts her niece Elizabeth R. Pickard of Concord Junction, with another niece Winifred L. Pickard from Littleton visiting weekends.
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Elizabeth
Albert Junior
Trask
County Farm Bureau
Edward Praman
Freeman Robnins
Charles Knight
Rela
Tives
South Acton
Stow
William H. Kingsley
Wetherbee
East Acton
Mary Pickard
Elizabeth R. Pickard
Concord Junction
Winifred L. Pickard
Littleton
WEST ACTON PLAYERS TO PERFORM Buby bles AT ODD FELLOWS MEET
Ed C Page of Ayer will appear with Mr and Mrs Fairchild in Buby bles at the Odd Fellows meeting on Feb 9. Tray ioe supported by a fine cast. Savan A Hutchins died Sunday noon after five weeks illness aged 86. She lived here many years and was wife of the late Isaiah Hutchins M D. A Baptist church and several societies benefited by her service. she was a longtime Woman's Relief corps No 62 member.
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C. Page
Ayer
Ties Savan A. Hutchina
Isaiah Hutchins
Hutchins
Baptist Church, Sunday School
Benevolent Society
Missionaies
Woman's
Mrs Evangeline Hall Renders Two Selections at Service
Mrs Evangeline Hall was remembered fondly as one son, George Y. Hutchins of Stoneham, and several nieces and nephews survive. The interment followed at the family lot in Mt Hope cemetery.
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Evangeline Hall
George Y. Hutchins
Stoneham
Mt Hope Cemetery
Concord Local Health and Social Notes
Miss Mary Walcott of Florida spent a few days this week in Concord. Marie Hagerty is convalescing from an appendicitis operation. Emma Clahane is recovering from a sprained ankle. Mrs Edmond Phelan received many floral offerings on January 28 for her 82nd birthday. Miss Frances Wheeler was thrown from a horse last Thursday with only minor injuries.
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Mary Walcott
Florida
Concord
Marie Hagerty
Emma Clahane
Edmond Phelan
Frances Wheeler
Pastor's Wife Chosen Honorary President at Union Meet
Mrs Geo A. Tewksbury longtime president of the Trinitarian Congregational church was named honorary president at the Union's annual meeting held yesterday in the church vestry. Officers elected include Mrs Thos. Todd president and Mrs Chas. H. Towle vice president.
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Geo A. Tewksbury
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Union
Tewksbury
Thos. Todd
Chas. H. Towle
Helen Peterson
Edward l L. Tuttle
Chas. R. Ksprland
Concord Real Estate Valuation Books Complete for Owners
The assessed valuation books for Concord real estate are completed and about 213 owners may obtain copies by applying at the assessor's office.
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Concord
Wesessor's
Concord minstrel show praised for credit to cast
Concord Junction was well represented at a minstrel show in Concord on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The performance by James J. Mansfield Pog No 158 drew praise, reflecting credit on the cast and on Messrs Mahon and Powers who directed the production.
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Concord Junction
Concord
James J. Mansfield
Mahon and Powers
Benefit Dance Aids Concord Junction Football Team
A social dance to raise funds for the Concord Junction football team will be held at Warner Ball. Proceeds support equipment and travel costs for the squad.
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Concord Junction
Warner Ball
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