Bedford News Roundup of Local Happenings and Notices
Local residents note Joe end ti F9d3 oph McMahon spent the week in town. Davis is seriously ill at his home on South Street. Torrey spent the weekend with relatives. Services at St Michael church tonight for Ash Wednesday. Thomas Butler added a new fanr ndette rooster from Vort Paver 4 to his poultry farm. Hansen auctioned household effects Friday afternoon. Barnard Walsh has recovered enough to resume duties with the Boston & Maine Railroad. Old-time residents attend the Houston annual reunion at St Michael's church. Pfeiffer Patent Wrench now on the market with new circulars cut out by the concern.
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South St
Rman Torrey
Bedford
St Mischurch
Ash
Boston & Maine
Sadie Murray
Boston
Wile Wane Murray
Inverett
Barnard Walsh
Pfeiffer
Vive
Concord Notices and Social Happenings Mixed in One Issue
Mrs Viola Foss Lawler recovers from operation at home following private Boston hospital procedure. Raymond ferries Cambridge Dramatic Club scenery by auto. Willow Rebekah lodge meets for masquerade business. Mrs Ralph Holden hosts Concord Charitable Society gathering with sewing and tea. Marion Booth Kelites lectures on The Federal Government. Telegraph directories issued this week aiding operators and subscribers. Shooting contest for Company 1 delayed due to rifle outage. Alderman Phillips talk on Christian ity and War at Trinity Parish House draws crowd. Wilken leaves Concord for Texas wedding planned with Delta Phi attendance and gifts from friends.
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Raymond
Cambridge
Willow Rebekah Lodge
Ftalph Holden
Concord Charitable Society
Bedford St
Marion Booth Keltes
Bk. Brown
Vise Alese
Wilken
Concord
Texas
Boston
Boot Delta Phi Fraternity
North Station
Dallas
Kitchen Orchestra Delights Crowd in Second Fri Evening Show
Friday's second Kitchen Orchestra concert drew a crowded house with generous applause for each number. The program featured the Loring Ryan OConnell Gilligan quartet "Juanita" and a pretty Irish dance. Miss Hale again directed and sang well, Mrs C P OConnell elicited laughter, and dancing followed until 1 am with Hyperion selections.
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Roerum
Join Loring
Emma Ryan
Coryeline O'Connell
Martin Gilligan
Juanita
Anna Shanalan
Janee
Whi
Concord Nd Maynard
Concord Junction Residents Relocate to Billerica
Roundy and family moved to Billerica where Mr Route dy is employed at the B and M shop. Mrs William Fought stayed at Deaconess hospital with a severe stomach ailment. Wednesday services were held at Help of Christians church and Lenten services are planned for 7 45 p m. A minor strike at the I and I laundry flared up late in the week but was settled and workers returned by Monday morning.
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Billerica
Rounedy
William Fought
Deaconess Hospital
Help of Christians Church
Maynard Fire Department Report Praises Modern Equipment
The Maynard fire engineers praise the 1915 annual town report noting new apparatus and modernization. They report 37 alarms last year with 9650 dollars in loss and 5265 dollars insurance, yet commend quick responses, good water pressure, and skilled crews.
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Boards of
Highway Department
Enterprise
Boys' Club program at Finnish Mission church
The Boys' Club of the Finnish Mission church hosted an evening event with 125 attendees. The program featured congregational singing, Bible readings by Rev. John Vaananen, a talk on Boys' Work, welcome songs, violin and cornet solos, speeches by Club members, a sketch titled Who is the Wise Man, a flower sale, quoits games, and closing remarks by the pastor followed by refreshments.
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Finnish Mission Church
John Vaananen
Boys’ Club
Wilfrid Riihiluoma
Paavo Jarvinen
John Pinola
John Suomala
Arthur Ratari
Everett Suomala
Lenten Services At St Bridget’s Church Details
Ash Wednesday began with a 7 o'clock Mass at St Bridget’s church and ashes distributed all day. At 4 pm ashes given to children. An 7 20 pm rosary litany sermon benediction and ashes distribution. Friday 7 30 pm Stations of the Cross and benediction. Lent services continue each Wednesday and Friday evenings.
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St. Bridget’s Church
D A R Guest Day Held by Old Concord Chapter in Meeting House
The annual D A R Guest Day of the Old Concord chapter was held in the First Parish Meeting House, Concord, on Saturday afternoon. Local hosts included Mrs. O S Fowler and Mrs. A L Morse. Attending members from town were Mrs. Q Ss Fowler, Mrs. James R Bent, Mrs. Helen Bent Curtis, Mrs. Alfred T Haynes, Mrs. Alfred K McCleary, and Mrs. Josie Brooks. Guests featured Mrs. Frederick N Rutan, Mrs. H J Dwinell, Mrs. Jane Reed, Mrs. Brooks Reed, Mrs. Daniel Goodenow, Miss Julia Cummings, Miss Ruth Thompson, and Miss Ruby Hamlin.
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Old Concord
Concord
O. S. Fowler
A. L. Morse
Board of Directors
Q. Ss. Fowler
James R. Bent
Helen Bent Curtis
Alfred T. Haynes
Alfred K. McCleary
Josie Brooks
Frederick N. Rutan
H. J. Dwinell
Jane Reed
Brooks Reed
Daniel _Goodenow
Julia Cummings
Ruth Thompson
Ruby Hamlin
West Acton Social Notes Mark Weekend Activities
Changes in working hours at the telephone exchange took effect Monday. Miss Rebeccah Cameron of Beverly visited Miss Ruth Pierce over Sunday. Louis Bradford of Shirley called on friends. The Wo man’s club meets February 22 to discuss Literary Concord by Frank B. Sanborn. Miss Hazel Coolidee performed in a chorus for I. M. S. Pinafore in Concord. The cantata The Lady of Shalott will be presented by Mrs. Alice W. Weeks and Miss Margaret Cummings with the Universalist church choir Thursday night.
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Louis Bradford
Shirley
Woman's Club
Concord
Frank B. Sanborn
Hazel Coolidee
I. M S. Pinafore
Tennyson
Alice W. Weeks
Margaret Cummings
Waltham
Universalist Church
Supper and Social At Baptist Church Delights Attendees
The monthly Baptist church supper and social drew a large crowd Thureds nicht. Piano duets by Miss Elinor Weeks and Mrs A F Blanchard delighted guests. A male quartet then impressed and promised future performances. Singers included Mrs Mary Tyler soprano Mr Stieknes senior baritone and Mrs Alice Genthner contralto. Selections listed include Humpty Dumpty News Princel and Low Eventide Forget yw net and Dixie.
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Baptist Church
Thuredsnicht
Elinor Weeks
A .F. Blanchard
Laura Brown
Co Stieknes
Mary Tyler
Alice Genthner
Suffrage League Formed in Bedford Area Meeting
A February 1 gathering at the home of Mrs A K Brown formed the Bedford Kanal Suffrage League. Seven officers were elected including President Mrs 60 Vaso:vied bres., Mire. Win tadie wwe, Mrs Frank Ph Clark, and Mrs Avihur Gowans. Interests members urged to send their names and addresses to the secretary.
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Bedford Kanal Suffrage League
Vaso
Win Tadie Wwe
Frank Ph Clark
Avihur Gowans
Desitihs
Sixth Annual Mid Middlesex C E Union Meet in Union Church
The 29th annual convention of the Middlesex Local Christian Endeavor Union will be held at Union Church on Monday with afternoon and evening sessions. The theme is Christian Service. Supper will be served to visiting members. Several speakers will give addresses and a musical program is planned. Attendance is expected large.
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Middlesex Local Christian Endeavor Union
Union Church
Radiance of the Soul in Daily Bearing
A reflective quote urges individuals to carry inner light in their expressions. The advice frames personal radiance as a public benefit, linking inner virtue to outward demeanor and social impact.
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Hox
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Joe
Oph McMahon
Aeoe
K Davis
Skene Ihatelery Jis
Omas Butler
Vort Paver
Rio
Iter Hansen
Tae
Laine
Houston
St. Michael's Ehurch
Viola Foss Lawler
Abbie Nickoelson
Leominster
Marcaret O'Connell
Somerville
Hilda Hinstrand
Elainee Fo
Rome
Tharrs Phillips
Trinity Church
Phillips
Concord Junction
Sidney E. McCleary
Main ST
Santos
Ceylon
Borden
Best Mater
P. H. Murphy
Main Street
Maynard, Mass
Glenwood Stoves
Bellef
Central Church Quartet
Alice McDowell
Central Church
Sal
Newbury St
Raymond C. Robinson
Newbury &T
Maynard
West Acton
Rebeccah Cameron
Beverly
Ruth Pierce
Suffrage League
A. KE. Brown
P. W
Hials
John A. Finigan
Walden Hall
Sutter’s Colonial Inn
Old Concord, Mass
Your
Louis Peel
Naylor
S. & E. Jones
Concord Telephone
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