Maynak Post Meeting and Hospitalized Officer
Congressional seeds are arriving this week with a note of spring. The next meeting of Frank J De mitts post will be held at Mason hall. A joint meeting of Middlesex Central Pomona and Derongh Pomona will be filled at Sudbury. John Manning, secretary of the local Lewton post, was hospitalized at Parker Hill hospital Monday due to a recurrence of front injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epring
Frank J Demitts
Masont Hall
Middlesex Central
Pomona
Derongh Pomona
Sudbary
John Manning
Lewton
Parker Till
Holt family news and town notes from West Acton
Mr and Mrs H F Holt spent the early week with his mother Mrs C E Holt. A fireproof booth will be installed at IOOF hall for moving pictures starting at once. Civic Federation meeting March at GooA Ro hall. all village men urged to attend. Frank McDonald takes a two week vacation visiting New York and Philadelphia. Roads in town and Boxboro were snowbound last week. Mrs Lewis Leveroni has been at Mass General Hospital for an operation and expected home soon. Webster S Blanchard’s new residence near ready and praised for fine design. Mr and Mrs Edward Holton of Medford visited for Washington’s birthday to celebrate the anniversary of his parents, Mr and Mrs C J Holton. Residents in New York City had to leave their apartment in night clothes Feb 2 after a fire above them. smoke woke the child who spoke to her mother before firefighters arrived. Three hundred guests left rooms scantily dressed. eighth and ninth floors burned, blaze not controlled until the next morning. two women on the eighth floor narrowly escaped with hair burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. FE. Holt
C. E. Holt
I. O. O. BF. Hall
Wich
Marehi
Gooa
Frank McDonald
New York
Philadelphia
Boxboro
Lewis Leverori
Mass. General Hospital
Boston
Webster S. Blanchard
Rose Frawley
Thomas Frawley
Commonwealth Ave
Deaconess Hospital
Hannah Munson
Fitchburg
Christian Jensen
Grovest
W. D. Wright
Barrett Mill Rd
William
Garden City Military Academy
Commonwealth
Birthday celebration for Lewis Michaelson marked with thanks
Rev and Mrs George Michaelson hosted a Saturday party for their eldest son Lewis with a birthday dinner and lunch.Family expresses gratitude for support during recent bereavement and mentions thanks to all who aided. Smoke Sale Hats advertised at 1.98 dollars from Fullenton Hat Shop on Main Street Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George. Michaelson
Lewis
Fullenton Hat Shop
Main St
Maynard
The Trouble With Villa in Mexico
A terse tabloid exchange questions if Villa is finally dead as Greene suggests the pursuit continues and the claim remains disputed with no firm end in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redd
Mexico
Greene
Maynard Fights Bunker Rivalry In Key Thursday Clash
Maynard hosts Bunker THM with three prior wins for the visitors while Maynard misses regulars in two losses. Manager Murray predicts a win as the Athletic A. A. s. Samoset game looms Saturday night and a tie will be settled this week after a prior draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Bunker
Koof Cis
Murrey
Murray
Athletic A. A
S. Samoset
Concord Maynard Hudson Road Fails in Winter Storm
The Concord Maynard and Hudson railroad ceased operations Thursday after a meritorious effort to keep the line open to Tindson. Some workers were laid off while a crew overhauls cars at the barn. Officials hope to resume service soon, with the rear Hudson branch in view, as water and snow hinder operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord, Maynard & Hudson
Tindson
Wordan
Tle
Hudson
May Erect Theatre Movement Sparks Town Interest
After a town meeting, word spread that locals plan to form a company to build a theatre on the James Coughlan property at Summerstar. Coughlan said several residents approached him about investing, and he would subscribe to stock if the project proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Coughlan
Summerstar
Whist Party Held by Dramatic Committee in Mag. Dotene
The Mag. dotene chapter O BE 3.0 held a whist party at Masonic on Tuesday evening. Prizes awarded for ladies and gents divisions includeMrs Prank Goettler and Gilbert Hawkes. The Dramatic committees members include Mrs George Champagne and others with a brief business session preceding the main event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. BE
Prank Goettler
Wim. Brayden
Mortimer Taare
Gilbert Hawkes
Irving Dart
Rodney Melver
Conmiitees
George Champagne
Eva Frye
George HL Gutteridge
Wallace Priest
Misa Lilian Childs
Sesson Wars
Notification of Oil Service Preparations and Employments
Notified to prepare Postcaster A J Cougalan to begin oil deliveries service May 1. An examination will be held under oil service rules as work arrives from the department. Three carriers per permanent jobs will be chosen from the new civil service list. Fourteen drop boxes and four combination boxes will be located at prices of best services about town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cougalan
Civil Service
Snow Clearing Mobilizes Local Workers in Acton Yard
Upward of 150 men from Maynard labored Saturday and Sunday in South Acton freight yards to clear snow and ice so freight could move. An engine with a coach shuttled workers to Maynard for meals and back, with work ending at 6 PM. Snow was dumped at the mill pond bridge after being moved to cars and hauled away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Mill Pond
New Spring Rats Fullenton Hat Shop Opens on Main Street
An advertisement announces a new spring hat shop by Maynard on Main Street opposite The Post Thus featuring a grand opening in Fullenton with promotions and display windows to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Spring Rats
Fullenton Hat Shop
Main St
Maynard
Concord Junction News Roundup and Local Chuckles
Grothe returns to his blacksmith shop after a two week illness. Oscar Carlson and family visit Omerville relatives. The Mass Reformatory welcomes back a worker after recuperation. Rose Frawley, recovering from appendicitis, returns home. Hannah Munson visits Grovest from Fitchburg. Wrights return from travel and host son William at Barrett Mill Road. A quip notes a caucus mishap and a sidewalk slip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wow Grothe
Oscar Carlson
Oscar
Barrett Mill
Omerville
The
Uiller
Massachusetts Reformatory
Concord residents plus visitors attend meetings and events
Miss Elizabeth Connell and Mrs. A K Loftug of Concord visited relatives in Charlestown Saturday. Mrs. Paul Edwardson guest of the Girls Friendly Society of the Episcopal church Concord enjoyed a sleighing party Tuesday. Eric Carlson of Cottagest accepts a position with Converse Rubbery at the Concord branch and leads all machinery. Mrs Elizabeth Lyons of Worcester formerly of this town was guest earlier this week of Mr and Mrs Patrick Reilly. Concord Junction was well represented at the special town meeting Monday evening in Concord town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Connell
A. K. Loftug
Concord
Charlestown
Paul Edwardson
Girls’ Friendly Society
the Episcopal Church
Eric Carlson
Converse Rubbery
Elizabeth Lyons
Worcester
Patrick Reilly
Concord Junction
Concord Town Hall
Letter Opposing Massachusetts Motion Picture Censorship Bill
Chaplain Walker submits a letter to the House committee from Concord Junction Massachusetts dated February 17 1920 opposing House Bill No 222 State Censorship of Motion Pictures. He argues censorship undermines freedom asks for federal standards and notes varied opinions among citizens, prisoners, and observers while stressing the need for broad national regulation over local censors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Massachusetts Reformatory
Concord Junction
Mass
Sudbury Family Updates and Local Notices
Sudbury reports show Mr and Mrs Sill improving Mrs Dwight Dean failing and hopes of home return for Harry Rice who is up and dressed. The S D Perry farm has been sold another Italian resident welcomes a new child at Wayside Inn district. The Woman s club postponed due to bad travel. No one seriously ill though sickness exists whooping cough wanes. Cataldos left Hon Courtney Crocker s. Stephen Naugler tending animals. Aunt Etta writes from Sunshine Box birthday letters Archie Cadman moves to new house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sill
Dwight Dean
Harry Rice
S. D. Perry Place
Wayside Inn
Woman's Club
Mr. Cataldos
Courtney Crocker
Stephen Naugler
Etta
Archie Cadman
Clifford Walker
Hard Road Conditions Slow Transport Across North Sudbury
Road conditions on the North Sudbury route improved but remain severe. Framingham to Lowell line blocked. mail service halted from Thursday night to Monday morning. Cars stuck from Thursday evening, train from Lowell stayed overnight with few passengers. A rooster rode the arrival car, while locals provided coffee, sandwiches, and donuts to weary workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury Road
Framingham
Lowell
Stiles
Sen
Shortage of Coal Cars Delays Fuel Delivery
Coal cars have not arrived yet. Mr. Stiles works to move fuel in small quantities amid snow and ice. Framingham is expected to deliver soon after days of delay. Much wood fuel lies buried under several feet of snow and ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiles
Framingham
Body of Civil War Veteran Interred in Family Lot
The body of George F. Dacres of Chelsea, a Civil War veteran, has been brought here for interment later in the family lot. He leaves a wife and one son. He was an uncle of Mrs. William Ferden. Another brother's body was brought here for interment a few months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Dacres
Chelsea
William Ferden
Concord Man Joseph Fletcher Carr Dies at 84 in Holden
Joseph Fletcher Carr of Concord died at his son Dr I F Carr in Holden Massachusetts on Sunday February 29 at age 84. He was born April 28 1835 in Ringe New Hampshire and moved to Concord around 2 the town clerk of Concord for a time. He is survived by two sons Mrs H M Pratt and four grandchildren. A private service will be held in Holden and his body will be brought to Concord for interment at Sleepy Hollow with a later chapel service for friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fletcher Carr
If I. Carr
Holden
Mass
Mr. Carr
Concord
Rinege
N. H
Mary Emeline V Pieres
East Jaffrey
Carr
Fr. F. Carr
Miss
W. A. Carr
Henter
Cal
Concert
H. M. Pratt
Saugus
Loraine
Benjamin Carr
Tiarry A. Pratt
Alden Loring
Ruth Turtle Recovers After Severe Attack
Ruth Turtle rests to regain strength after a severe attack described as the thu. She is advised to sit up a bit each day to aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Turtle
U S
Second death in Tuttle family claims Mabel Adora
The second death within two weeks in the Tuttle family occurred Sunday when Mabel Adora oldest daughter of Roswell U S Tuttle of Worcester formerly of this town passed away at 35 after a hospital stay since her mother’s death on Feb 14 Pneumonia followed a severe influenza attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuttle
Mabel Adora
Roswell US
Worcester
Shortage of Medicine Bottles Opens U.S. Trade Opportunity
American bottle makers are urged to supply the English market as Nottingham reports a severe shortage. Demand focuses on one dram to 20 ounce sizes in white flint and quinine tint. eight ounce bottles at $3.08 per gross delivered, up from $1.92 in 1914. Panel and poison bottles in various sizes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Webber
Nottingham
Selected Lunches Aid Development Of Growing Child
The 1930s USDA guide emphasizes balanced school lunches with five food groups. It suggests hot dishes at school when possible, and careful packing for carry meals, including insulated bottles, jam cups, and durable containers. Sample baskets feature meats, dairy, grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Importance of Oven Thermometer for Accurate Baking
The article argues that precise oven temperatures improve baking results and suggests buying an oven thermometer. It cites U.S. Bureau of Standards guidance: custards and puddings 250 degrees, sponge cake and cookies 350 to 400 degrees, rolls and biscuits 400 to 450, and very hot 400 to 660 degrees Fahrenheit, noting preheating helps reduce waste.
Don’ts for Freezing Eggs Warns Against Bad Practices
The U S Department of Agriculture issues Circular 74 on freezing eggs, showing don’ts to avoid tainted product. Avoid broken ill scented or moldy eggs, remove liquid product every half hour, churn yolks, and freeze only below 15 degrees F with properly steamed utensils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
HowWehON QuesMons Crumpled tissue polishes mirrors best
Tissue paper, crumpled, proves excellent for polishing mirrors while a galvanized iron lemon squeezer should never be used. Glass is preferred for application and care.
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Maynak
Bsus Pure Food Market
Tel
Hamburg
van Camp
Fancy Grisket
Distasio Market
Victrola
March
Victor Records
C. H. Persons
Maynard, Mass
West Acton
Ida MacGresor
Villa
Whist Party
South Acton
Southboro
Caucus
Aea
Chaplain Walker
Reformatory
of Motion Pictures
Sudbury
Register
United States Bureau of Standards
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