Weavers at Maynard nominate Johnston for president
Francis Johnston of the Weavers Union is nominated at the Textile Workers convention in Maynard for the presidency amid opposition to President Golden. Delegates praised Johnston while opponents argued for change, citing dissatisfaction with national union leadership and wartime strike actions. The event included tours of local mills and concerns over wage reductions as winter approaches. Police report rising incidents as youths’ sling shots cause tension, with parents urged to aid authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Johnston
America
Ahtty
Golden
Vvor
Johnston
Simpelf Amin
Johnson
Sl Ut
Loc Vann
Maynard
Golden Workyester
Thierlyca
Predence RI
Nena
Thomas Sm
Tt Assabet Mills
Vero Jobatoa
Weavers
United Textile Workers
Complaints Over Slingshot Mischief At Town Homes
Police chief FOS Binks reports multiple complaints from residents about a boy using a slingshot to break windows and damage street light bulbs. He notes the mischief has drawn attention from several households across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udge
Fos. Binks
Magdalene chapter entertains guests at Masonic hall gathering
The Magdalene chapter O K S hosted guests from Buchburg Marlboro Hudson Concord Needham and the Actons on Wednesday night October 5 at the Masonic hall. D G M Tenise Belle Willard and P G M Winnie Mineheliffs of Beverly conducted the official visitation. An early supper was served at the Thanquet hall under committee direction with Mrs Hattie Maynart chairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalene Chapter
Pastor Atiyeh Returns to Congregational Church Services
Rev WN Atiyeh of the Congregational church arrived from Syria and officiated Sunday services. Large congregations attended both morning and evening sessions as parishioners warmly welcomed him home with handshakes after services. At night he spoke about his travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WN. Atiyeh
Congregational Church
Syria
Mr Atiyeh
Lavish Embroidery Dominates Late Fashion Trims
A fashion piece argues trimming overruns silhouette with lavish embroidery across dresses coats and hats. It questions needlework sourcing as embroidery swamps traditional forms and economies, noting cost and scarce workers while design barely shifts silhouettes.
Grapes Embroidered Beadwork on Daytime Frocks
Front and back portions feature large clusters of grapes stitched with natural colored wooden beads. Steel nailhead embroideries paired with bright red silks ornament daytime dresses made from dark blue Poiret twill.
Plaid Umbrellas Dominate Fall Silk Line
Fall umbrella trends emphasize plaid and stripe silks with plaids leading. Black silk umbrellas for women are rare while men favor the traditional black. Handles shift toward pyroxylin options with carved wooden styles and animal head motifs gaining popularity. Leather loops and pyroxylin tips appear on novel sport handles. Dresden and Cloisonne styles remain for women preferring artistic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Gilk and Wool Sweaters Silk and Wool Neto for Sweat
Silk and wool Neto for sweat appears in a partial caption or ad line about knitwear and fabrics. The readable fragment mentions Gilk and Wool Sweaters and a silk and wool mix. It hints at product branding or packaging but provides no clear event or price.
Boy Scouts Field Day Highlights Marlboro Concord Tie
The first field day in years drew Troops from Marlboro Concord Bolton Concord Junction and Hudson. Concord won first honors with Hudson second in a day culminating in parades reviews and events led by Scout officials and a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Marlboro
Concord
Bolton
Concord Junction
Henry Whitcomb
Farnum Smith
Whitney Smith
Fred Dawes
Fife and Drum and Bugle Corps
Florence — Street
P. Smith
W. ‘Tolman
Donald Wood
Kenneth Hinsmann
Nathaniel Spaulding
Francis Coolidge
John Nargisism
Nathan Spaulding
Sawyer
Holden
Troop 2
Hall and Brown
Nathan
Henry Spauldding
Troop 1
George Baker
Smith Dexter
Alfred Roberts
Donald Woods
Henry Spaulding
Walter McKinnon
Ernest Hall
Scout Council of
Opening Men's League meets at Congregational vestry
The Men's League opened its season Tuesday night at the Congregational church vestry with a large attendance. Rev D M Angell of the ME church gave an instructive address on Bolshevism tracing its history from its beginnings to the present and outlining its leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
D M Angell
ME ‘Church
Two Weddings in Hudson Dettling Clark
St Michael's hosted two weddings with Theresa Dettling daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Dettling tying with Henry T Clark son of the late John R Clark in a nuptial Mass celebrated by Rev Dr Mullin. The couple will honeymoon in Philadelphia New York and Washington and reside at 11 Manning Street after. The groom is an overseas veteran and the bride a seven year choir member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Michael's
Theresa Dettling
Frank Dettling
Henry T. Clark
John R. Clark
Mullin
Charles Dettling
Helen Roach
Mary Howarth Walsh
Oliver Bonafe
Walter Orme
Agnes Kerrigan
Walsh
Orme
Marlboro
Fitchburg
Boston
Hartford
Beverly Farms
Wollaston
Waltham
Maynard and Hudson
Clark
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Manning St
St Michael's Choir
LaFrance Nowlan Wed At 2 O'clock In Worcester
Miss Marguerite LaFrance daughter of Mr and Mrs Antonio LaFrance married Ralph G Nowlan son of Howard Nowlan at a 2 o'clock ceremony officiated by Rev Dr Mullin. Attendants were Arthur LaFrance and Alma LaFrance. A reception for relatives from Worcester Brockton Fitchburg New York Boston Marlboro Newton and Hudson followed at 104 River St with buffet by William T Greene. The couple will reside at 104 River St after their wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite LaFrance
Antonio Lafrance
Ralph G. Nowlan
Howard Nowlan
Arthur LaFrance
Alma
LaFrance
Mullin
Worcester
Brockton
Fitchburg
New York
Boston
Marlboro
Newton
Hudson
River St
William T. Greene
Newlan
Apsley Factory
Universal Boring Plant
Hudson and others noted in brief town items
Ralph Robertson began Monday for San Francisco to start work in Oregon. Rosary table prizes at St Michael's lawn party included Miss Eunice Cur ran bag of flour Miss Mary Myrick picture of St John the Baptist Miss Mary O Malley rug W R Coolidge cut glass Charles Dettling Charles Robinson and Frank Fletcher began their year at MIT. George Scally and Miss Margaret Toner were married September 22 in Clinton. Mr and Mrs John A Reilly will return south after visiting in town. The engagement of Olive Stratton to Leon A Wetherbee was announced. Arthur Herbert Van Etten married Helen Gertrude Murphy at Endicott NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Robertson
San Francisco
Oregon
St Michael's
Eunice Curran
Mary Myrick
Picure
St John the Baptist
Mary O'Malley
W. R. Coolidge
Charles Dettling
Charles Robinson
Frank Fletcher
MIT
George Scally
High St
Margaret Toner
Beacon St
Clinton
John Bell
John A. ‘Reilly
Ormond
Fla
Herbert Stratton
Olive Stratton
Leon A. Wetherbee
Stow
Endicott
Arthur Herbert van Etten
Helen Gertrude
John Murphy
Hudson
Opened Season at Social Reading Club Hostess Mrs Woods
The Social Reading club opened its season Monday with Mrs Alfred TT Woods as hostess at her Washington street home. Members answered the roll with autumn leaf quotations. The program featured vacation memories and readings by Mrs Etta Anold and Mrs S. E. Hamm, plus two contests by Mrs William Balch and Mrs Anna W. Smith. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred TT Woods
Washington St
Etta Anold
S. E. Hamm
William Balch
Anna W. Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aaa
Lsber’s
Onpiste Woolworth’s
Main Street
Texte Juisa
Weafoes
Pia
Roetless
Trethyuet
Githon
Vinion
Thomas Smith
George Waterhouse
Hell
Amosheae Mani Queeturige Co
Manchester
Amd
Pator
Main
Fullenton’s Hat
the Postoffice
Shop Maynard, Mass
West Acton
BOY Scouts Field
Holliston Town Gall
Framingham
J.P. OR. French
K. K. Vonn
Holliston
Edward P. Brown
Russell B. Frye
W. H. Jones
William H. Wellen
R. H. Wilcox
Ralph H. Whitman
Brown
Lake Boca
Vonn
Lloyd KE. Razee
Sibby and
Kelly
M. Kk. Marchant
Lafrance-Nowlan
Mill Acton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!