Maynard temperance convention and festival announced
The Eastern Finnish Temperance Desocration will hold a semi annual convention and three day festival in Maynard with delegations from Maynard Quincy Linesville Gardner Vere ter Fitchburg Rockport and other towns. A parade on Saturday June 11 features Congregational Glendale Lutheran churches and five bands, plus a five mile marathon open to all. Noted athletes including Linden and others will compete in athletic events at John A Crow Park. A Saturday evening concert under the Eastern Polish Musical Society will be held with Riverside and Cooperative halls hosting events.
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Maynard
Jumau
Mayvnard
Quincey
Linesville
Gardner
Vereter
Fitchburg
Rockport
Vioits
Walnut Et
Glendale St
Devens Monday from overseas expected home this week
The return of Devens from overseas is anticipated this week. A sudden temperature drop Saturday afternoon left many unprepared. Miss Kimma Hart visited J. S. Hoar's home on Sunday after returning from California. Edward Holton of Medford visited his parents earlier in the week and plans to move as the house he lived in has been sold.
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Devens
Kimma Hart
J. S. Hoar
California
Edward Holton
Medford
Miss Durkee Knocked Down in South Acton Storm
Miss Irma Durkee was about to board an electric car in South Acton when lightning struck during the storm. The crowd surged and she was knocked down, getting wet, and she was taken to the Pratt home for overnight care.
Lightning Strikes Acton Car Wreck On Monday Eve
One man on the Acton streetcar was struck by lightning as it ran on the South Acton line near S208. The bolt hit the trolley causing a roof hole and small fire. The South Acton carrier, a passenger from West Acton, and Motorman Fred Lyons escaped with no injuries.
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South Acton O
Dro WL
South Acton
West Acton
Fred Lyons
Death of Maynard resident William Billett at 44
William Billett, born in England and a 24 year Maynard resident, died Saturday after an illness since January at age 44. Funeral at his brother Alfred Billett’s home in Waltham Street officiated by Rev. A B Prpineau. Bearers from Loyal Assabet lodge and Maynard Cricket club. Interment Glenwood cemetery. Survived by mother Mrs Anne Billett three sisters and five brothers including Arthur in Billeica and Private Jesse Billett in France. Floral tributes noted.
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William Billett
England
Maynard
Alfred Billett
Cambridge Jury Drawn And Local Birth At Concord
William Carney and James A. Coughlan were drawn for jury service at Cambridge and reported for duty Monday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Arnold Lincoln at Deaconess hospital Concord. mother and child are doing well. Maynard lodge initiates candidates from Concord Maynard Hudson Wayland Saxonville this evening with early supper. Supt John Driscoll advances street work on Brooks Maple Summer and Concord streets. Madeline Wall naval nurse in Brooklyn and Sarah Lamb naval nurse in Newport are visiting Mrs Mary Wall on Brown street.
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William Carney
James A. Coughlan
Cambridge
Arnold Lincoln
Brooks St
Deaconess
Concord
Maynard
Hudson
Wayland
Saxonville
Maynard Lodge
O. O. BF
John Driscoll
Brooks
Maple
Summer
Concord Sts
Madeline Wall
Brooklyn
N. Y
Sarah Lamb
Newport
R. L
Abeseve
Mary Wall
Brown St
Death of Harold Sullivan shocks Maynard town
Harold J. Sullivan died at his Maplest home at 3 40 am Sunday after a long illness from influenza that damaged his lungs. Born in Maynard, he attended Tufts University and Tufts Medical School, was active in Phi Chi, The Dodgers Social Club and Holy Name society, and played cornet in local bands. Funeral services were held at St Bridget's church with a mass of requiem and interment in St Bridget's cemetery. He leaves his father, a brother Dr Louis Sullivan, and five sisters.
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Harold J. Sullivan
P. J. Sullivan
Maplest
Tufts College Medical School
Maynard
ISU
Tufts College
Tufts Medical
Phi Chi
Tufts
Dodgers
Hole Name
St. Bridget's Church
Maynard Brass Band
Lawton
Holy Name Society
Yvoung Man
St. Bridgot's Church
Edward IF. Crowley
John J. Sweeney
J. Albert Crowley
A. A. Hilferty
Wm. P. Scully
James 8. Farrell
George EE. White
Flerbert Martin Charles Distasio
Nobie Morton
Award Coughlin
Roy V. McCormack
George Stuart
Bernard Blatt
John Kane
Chies
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
J. Albert Crowle
Louis Sullivan
Harry Ledgard
Columbus Rainville
Marion
Clementa Sullivan
Mildred Sullivan
Webster
Narrow Escape for Wollerschieds in Lynn Car Crash
Ernest Wollerschied and Roosevelt Sr. narrowly escaped serious injury when the automobile they were riding in toppled over in Lynn. Henry Wollerschied, Ernest’s brother, suffered serious injuries to the shoulders and other parts of the body.
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Ernest Wollerschied
Roosevelt Sr
Lynn
Henry Wollerschied
Ernest
Sudbury Sunday Observance at M I Church
Children observed a pleasing program in the evening at M I church. Donald Burgess seven months old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts was christened Sunday morning.
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M. I. Church
Donald Burgess
Frank Roberts
Celebration Friday for Red Cross entertained servicemen
Friday this week the Red Cross plans an event to entertain boys recently in service. Tickets are available for attendance.
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The
Red Cross
Local News Briefs From Town Activities and Visits
Eligible residents have received issued notices to attend. Charles Spiller returns from overseas and is discharged from Camp Devens. Rev. A J Muste spoke on ionism in the open air after permission for a hall was denied. Perry vacates Girot pond camp. Rice family trips to Princeton and Oliver family weekend at the seashore. Mariaon Eaton vacationing at Frederic Whitney's.
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Charles Spiller
Camp Devens
A. J. Muste
Lawrence
Parker St
D. Perry
C.W. Rice
Princeton
Richard B. Oliver
Seashore
Mariaon Eaton
Frederic Whitney
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Main Street
Lerer’s Store
Lerer’s
Lerer
Georgette
Noowuwuililso
Pony
Main ST
Hali Maynard
In, Noy
Kitchburg
Eitstern Pinnish Musical Society
Riverside and Cooperative
Surulas
Dane
John
Crowe Park
George Weaver
Jack Orange
Raven
Gallant
Cammy
Shawmut
Shawmut Cone Co
Boston
Shawmut Ave
Panama
Fallonton’s Hat Shop
P. O
Harold Sullivan
Maynard Post Office
Anne Billett
Sudbury
Maydale
Maydale Spring
Women’s & Children’s
A. N. Hodgess
Nason ST
Buchanan
Home Bakery
Commonwealth Ave
Graham Bread
Estella Bakery
Zaniewiski Blk
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