Ethiopian jail reform opens new concrete facility
The Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie advances reforms and opens a substantial concrete jail near Addis Ababa to replace the old facility. Reports note dire conditions where prisoners were chained to those who died for days. The story contrasts this with broader press and political reflections across nations.
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Haile Selassie
Mussolini
Addis Ababa
von Wiegand
Universal Service
Women’s Monhgele Auxiliary Meeting Brief
At a meeting the Women’s Monhgele Auxiliary discussed parish matters and volunteer duties. Members agreed on upcoming fundraiser plans and assigned roles for event coordination and outreach.
Columbus Day Banquet and Dance in Monument Hall
Concord Council No. 287 Knights of Columbus marks eleven years with a Columbus Day banquet and dance on October 12 1936 at Monument Hall at 8 pm Rev Father Jones I J Corrigan of Boston College headlines a program featuring noted speakers and acts with guests including H Whittlemore Brown Edward B Caiger Richard B McSweeney Thomas F McLoughlin and Patrick Moynahan. A dedicated committee handles ticketing and prices aim to be affordable for all.
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Concord
Concord Council
Knights of Columbus
Monument Hall
Father Jones I. J. Corrigan
Boston Colege
Fr. Corrigan
H. Whiltlemore Brown
Edward B. Caiger
Richard B. McSweeney
Thomas F McLoughlin
Cambridge
Patrick Moynhan
Boston
Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers Visits Concord Posts
Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers met constituents at the West Concord Post Office from 9 to 10 and at the Concord Post Office from 10:15 to 11:30 this morning following a family custom.
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Concord
John Jacob Rogers
Edith Nourse Rogers
West Concord
Service For Mrs. Caroline Phillips
Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Phillips 79 widow of John Edward Phillips were held at her Maynard home. Rev Eaton Marshall officiated with interment at Lenwood Cemetery. She leaves son Walter W Maynard and daughter Hazel Hislop Hudson. Neighbors offered condolences amid abundant floral tributes.
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Maynard
Caroline Phillips
Great Road
William H Lamereaux
Bedford
Eaton Marshall
the Methodist Church
Lenwood Cemetery
Phillips
John Edward Phillips
Walter W
Hazel Hislop
Hudson
Maynard Co operatives Club elects officers at semi annual meeting
William Wasiuk was elected president at the Maynard Cooperative Club. Officers include Paul Heikkala as vice president Bertha Gaari secretary Sirkka Lehtinen treasurer Charles Hekkala reporter Arvi Staple librarian. Delegates to the Massachusetts Cooperative League convention to Hubbardston include Wasiuk Staple Cowles and Heikkala. Doctor Helen I McGillicuddy to speak November 7 under club auspices.
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Maynard
Maynard Cooperators Club
William Wasiuk
Paul Heikkala
Bertha Gaari
Sirkka Lehtinen
Charles Hekkala
Arvi Staple
Tynnea Helen Ketola
William Wasuik
Paula Heikkala
Bertha Suari
Lester Cowles
Aryi
School Nurses Report on September Examinations
Edith B. Foster reports September activity for Roosevelt School pupils. A total of 914 pupils examined with 168 treatments in school and 4 excluded from school for illness. One child referred to a doctor and one to an oculist. 94 visits were paid to schools and 6 to homes. During the month all children in Roosevelt, Wisconsin.
Maynard Eleven Dominates With 138 0 Home Victory
Maynard High School pounds Lexington Minutemen 138 to 0 on Alumni Field in coach Mike Vodokius first home game. Crowd of about 1200 witnesses a fast, aggressive, tackle heavy performance signaling a potential championship season.
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Lexington
Vodoklys
Maynards
Lexington Minutemen
Alumni
Mike Vodokius
Maynard
Mike Vodoklys
Concord Woman's Club Season Programs Preview
The Concord Woman's Club schedules a season starting October 14 with Hon. Edith Nourse Rogers speaking on women in government. Monthly meetings follow featuring authors, music, lectures, and arts in the First Parish House and Girl Scout Community House, with a closing luncheon April 12.
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Concord Woman's Cla
Dale Warren
London
Eleanor Short
Anna Coleman Ladd
Katherine Osborne
Edward O. Thorpe
Norway
New England
John V Apthorp
Veterans Building
Charles F Schueler
Alice Lindberg
Girl Scout
Florence Charles lifelong teacher and community member dies
Mrs Florence Fletcher Charles wife of Walt A Charles dies at home in South Acton after long illness in her 67th year. She taught at Acton High School for years and earlier studied at Framingham Normal School. A former West Concord resident she helped organize the Parent Teacher Association and served in Masonic and Old Concord chapters. Survived by husband Robert 2 Charles of South Acton mother Aaron J Fletcher sister Mrs Jane Adams and two brothers. Funeral services held at home with Rev Dexter officiating. bearers were cousins Willie Fletcher Charles Wheron Lewis and Walter Gates.
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South Act
Florence
Fletcher) Charles
Walt A. Charless
Acton High School
Martin Street
Charles
Th Acton High School
Framingham Normal School
Deerfield
West Concord
Parent-Teacher’s Association
Magdeline
Maynard
Old Concord
DD. A. T
Acton
Aaron Jones
Mary ¢ Parnery Pletcher
Will A. Charles
Robert
South Acton
Aaron J.letcher
Dempsey Wins Enterprise Trophy
John Dempsey of the Depot team won the Concord Enterprise trophy for the leading pitcher in the Twi light League. Hubbardville’s John Mullen captured the Concord Herald trophy for the leading batter. Trophies were presented at the league banquet at the Y D D Inn in Bedford.
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Concord
Wisman's
Depot
Hubbardsville
Concord Enterprise
John Dempsey
Concord Herald
John Mullen
Hubbardville
Y. D.D. Inn
Bedford
Masons Visit Home in Charlton Sunday
The Masons of the 12th Lowell Masonic District including Concord plan a Sunday trip to the Masonic Home in Charlton. Members with wives and families will travel by car and reach the Home around 12:30 PM. They will take box lunches.
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Lowell
Concord
Charlton
Hey
Concord Couple Observes 52nd Wedding Anniversary
The Charles M. Beggersens of Concord celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary at home on Union Street after living in the town for 59 years. Neighbors sent congratulatory messages as the couple enjoyed good health. Their son Andrew C. Dareesen resides here, and John Anderson, a retired Massachusetts reform official, was a brother of Mrs. Beggersen. Rev. Jens Anderson of Indianapolis was another brother who died in the past year.
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Concord
Charles M. Beggersen
Cnion Street
Bacgesen
Andrew C. Dareesen
Jobin Anderson
Massachusetts
Maynard Council K of C Installs New Officers
Maynard Council K of C held installation ceremonies at the Masonic hall with many members and guests from Concord Maynard and Marlboro Councils and state and district officers. Arley Lawrence became grand knight with Thomas Daggan deputy grand knight and Ralph Sheridan financial secretary among new officers. A banquet followed the ceremonies with speakers including John W. King Rev D Edward O Bry an and district deputy Walter Do May.
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Maynard Council K
C. Ine
Masonic Hall
Concord
Maynard
Marlboro
Arley Lawrence
John W. King
D. Edward O'Bryan
Walter Do. May
Marlbvoro
Maynard Council
Thomas Daggan
Ralph Sheridan
James (. Mahoney
Elarald J. Morgar
Harold Johnston
Michael Veleno
Db Eadward O'Bryan
Nicholas Whalen
Joseph Kaler
Stanley Sienkewicz Jr
Beano Social Draws Large Parish Attendance
A parish social at St Bridget’s Cooperative Hall last Friday drew a large crowd. Awards were presented to numerous attendees including Addie Wolfe William Lawson and Eleanor Slimond with special recognitions to Kathrine White and Tena Pranki. An upcoming event is planned under the same auspices this Friday evening.
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Joseph Tourville
George White
M Maenire
Robert Lester
Edmund Diesan
Penny Weir
Mes Dimes Doser
Thomas J King
Margaret Trorney
Koit Burwood
Edward Paffer
William O'Donnell
Thomas Mencelonis
Josep ‘Pourville
Thorenson
Taso
Kathrine White
Tena Pranki
Mthur Matcolm
Celie Marcelonis
Andrew Fardy
Jathe Plamen
John Clougherty
Gerpae White
Henry O'Donnell
Elenn Mahoney
William Teiison
Robert Whites
Emerson Hospital Donation Day Set for Oct 16
Concord hosts Emerson Hospital Donation Day on October 16 from 9 am to 5 pm at Mill Dam. Citizens invited to drop off gifts including fruits vegetables canned goods. Those needing pickup can telephone 303 for collection. Rev C Leelie Glenn rector.
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Emerson Hospital
Concord
West Concord Woman's Club Announces 1935 Program
The West Concord Woman's Club releases its 1935 schedule with monthly meetings in Warner Hall starting October 1. Topics include New England Gardens. President's Day. Education. Current Events. Leisure and philanthropy themes. travel in Spanish Americas. and a Groton Stringed Ensemble performance.
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West Concord
Judson
Dye
Murdock MacLeod
Deahette Taylor
Leonard Vo Beacon
Spanish Americas, and the Hoeless
Arthur
Matlen
Plaice Son
Ray Keene
Boston Traveler
Betty Geore
Herbert L. Day
Philanthropy
Ronald S. MacKenzie
Frank A. Cleaves
Jeremiah J. Brisa
Art
Antontnerd and
Mere
Cleter Hl
Addins
Ley
Art Conference Set for November 6 in Sudbury
The Eleventh District Art Conference will be held November 6 in Sudbury under the Sudbury Woman's Club. Sessions begin in the morning with talks on apt to everyday needs and a 12 30 luncheon. Art committee chair Mrs Ante Buxton invites those with handicrafts to contact her for an exhibit in the town hall alongside a craft display, paintings, and sketches.
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Sudbury
Pow Thal
Sudbury Woman's Club
Teamm
Aptoo
Ante Buxton
Clark Hil
Engagement of Mary Eleanor Dickson to Richard Chesbro Hall
Miss Dickson of Kensington Madison announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Eleanor Dickson to Richard Chesbro Hall son of Superintendent Wells A Padi of Concord The groom is with the Soil Conservation Service in Cohocton New York.
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Richard C. Hall
Dickson
Jharvriet
Prison Reform Facility Drama Endangers Inmate Break In
In Concord a violent attempted break at a reformatory ends with shots fired as inmate Barboni attacks Major Dee during a confrontation over inmates and a plan to seize a weapon. John Denton and guards engage, with Barboni subdued and Denton still at large as chaos unfolds.
Police Chief Rounds Out 33 Years On Job
Maynard Chief of Police John Contiors completed SS years as a police officer of Maynard on October 2. He was appointed by a board of Selectmen. Contiors came to Maynard from Marlboro and served as patrolman before rising to deputy chief and then chief. He is known in state police circles and has represented the town in court work for years.
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Maynard
John Contiors
DS. Sullivan
Arthur Coughlin
George Hart
Chief Contiors
Marlboro
Connors
Stolen Car Driver Escapes After Police Firing
Cambridge patrolman James Finan Jr fired a bullet during a pursuit of a driver who stole a car owned by John J. Gaudet of Mt. Vernon street. The vehicle fled toward Concord and was abandoned near Courtlaw after a chase through Main Street and Monument Square. The only damage was a bullet hole in the car.
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John J. Gaudet
Mt. Vernon Street
Cambridge
James Ke
Finan, Jr
Machitne Minga
Main
Walden Streets
Concord Centre
Finan
Chise
Monument Square
Main Street
Courtlaw
Baer Lattin fight pictures at Peoples Theatre this week
Maynard Eight fans can see the Baer Lattin party pictures at the Peoples Theatre Burton Corodan reports the theatre will show World Series games on screen and present a news reel feature praised for timely news.
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Maynard
Peoples
Burton Coreodan
O Leary Honored At Worcester Academy
John O Leary elected 4 Moniter by students and teachers at Worcester Academy the highest student honor He has attended for only ame year and has been prominent in football track and committees and serves as president of the Lettermen's Club
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John O Leary
Worcester Academy
ERA Payroll Declines Amid Unemployment Concerns
Unclear figures report payroll reductions with 500 plus workers affected. Local office notes 1336 dollar week pay from a high of 29 appears tied to nonemployment figures. Canned garden produce totals exceed earlier cannery projections and plans for installation events surface with Odd Fellows in West Acton.
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Pennsylvania
Earle
Napoleon
Stalin
Hitler
Theopia
Buckingham Palace
House of Commons
Downing Street
Bank of England
Serlin
Nazi Party
Republican Committee
Europe
England
Mediterranean
Rock of
Gibraltar
Suez Canal
Malta
Greece
Mary
Italy
DeWolf Hopper
King Features Syndicate
J. I. Corrigan
S. J
Edith N. Rogers
By al Cowles
Concord Club
Dempsey
Enterprise Trophy
Rebekahs
Charles M. Baggesen
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C. “Leelie Glenn
West Concord Woman's Club
Oa Place
Warner Hall
Royal Cafe
Main St
John H. Denton
Massachuset Ory
Denton
Despe Pe
Michael J. Dee
Henry B
Revere
George Great Lowell
Joan Karol Lawrence
John Roach
Jon
Claude W. Q. Paterson
N. J
Majvor Dee
Karoliszyn
Hanus
Baroni Can Boni
Dee
Barboni
Major Dee
John J
Major
Ono
Theves
John Connors
O'Leary
Itne
ERA
Willow Rebekah
Arthur Berry
Coneo
Odd
West Acton
F Walker
Billerica
John A. Finigan
Arthur A
Mildred E. Horne
Lincoln
W. H
Steiner
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