Maynard Matrimony and Tenement Relief Efforts Lag
In Maynard a housing shortage drives talks of a relief plan to build tenements for families. The American Woolen Co plans a group of houses, with a commission led by Hestordel Wesson to oversee the project. The aim is to provide homes while marriage prospects rise among hopeful couples seeking stable futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
American Woolen Co
Hestordel Wesson
Hoyeyette
Dunenion
Holiday visits and gatherings across West Acton and nearby towns
Residents and visitors shared holiday time at many homes including Charles Whitemnb, Reid Jr., Bertha Montiom, Sarah Daedkie, Vicmead My, Mabel Parker of Cambridge, and others. People from Newton and Claremont joined social visits, with Mrs Gardner and Mrs Grenier hosting at Clinc, and Woodward family hosting guests. A. Stone of Claremont and Lyman Willis joined weekend guests at I. Martin Wood’s home while a group from Beverly visited S. J. Foster’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Serine
Bray
Bradford
Newton
Trardner
Pred Grenier
Clinche Town
Perl
Croston
Waegey
Whittenmare
Srila
Atresia
Irfan Ytellaiel
Dianeiper
Juea
Jane Woodward
Pater
I. A. Stone
Claremont
Martin J. Wood
Mire
Arthur HH. Wetherbee
Con Lyman
P. H. Willis
Beverly
S. J. Foster
Miracle Phonograph Recital Delights Maynard Audience
Miss Peteler and Miss Fagan headline a joint Colonial Hall recital with Claire Peteler Sibyl Fagan and Harry Humphrey. The Edison phonograph reproduces voices with uncanny fidelity, turning the evening into a landmark event as two Edison machines share the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Lillian Peteler
Sibyl Sanderson Fagan
America
Whistler
Harry Humphrey
Maynard
Delee
Colonial Hall
Edison Phonograph
Edison
Phonograph
Peteler
Paris
Germany
Italy
New York
Mogert Society
Idison
Miss Fagan
Huck Fanshaw
Humphrey
Himman
DeLee Drug Store
Fire Prevention Day Demonstration At Filene’s Boston
Fire Chief George HH Gutteridge attended an exhibition of fire prevention at the Filene store in Boston on Wednesday evening. The event featured a water curtain demonstration and a luncheon at the Franklin Union building with speakers on new prevention methods. Fire Chiefs' Club of Massachusetts attended as Fire Prevention Day was observed last Thursday.
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George HH. Gutteridge
Filene
Boston
Franklin Union Building
Fire Chiefs’ Club of
Massachusetts
Maynard Elks Club To Stage Seasonal Minstrel Show
The Maynard Elks Club presents a minstrel show described as a rare treat for the season with ample talent from both members and visiting artists noted to participate in the program.
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Elks’ Club of
Maynard
War Time Prohibition Spurs Arrests and Liquor Violations
A wartime prohibition report shows more drunkenness arrests and more liquor sales convictions this year, with four liquor-violation convictions in the past month. The tally covers offenses from assault and battery to breaking and entering alongside anti loitering and auto laws, amid growing enforcement nationwide. Knights of Columbus activity in Maynard draws interest in forming a local council as members discuss organizing meetings to advance the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Connors
Brayden Receives Second Prize for Washing Machine Improvement
William Brayden of Acton Street was awarded second prize by a large Orange Massachusetts firm for a washing machine improvement suggestion. Entries were received from the United States and Canada. Brayden, head of the wet finish department at Assabet Mills, is praised for practical knowledge and ground‑up insight.
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William Brayden
Acton St
Orange
Mass
United States
Canadas
Brayden
Assabet Mills
Concord C A R holds progther meeting at chapter house
Old Concord chapter of the C A R held a Saturday afternoon meeting at the Chapter house in Concord with Mrs. O S Fowler regent presiding. Mrs H F Bates of Summer Hill Road attended as a guest of the bus. After the business session Misses Dorothy Hannon and Hazel Hooper gave piano solos.
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Old Concord
Concord
O. S. Fowler
H. F. Bates
Summer Hill Rd
Dorothy Hannon
Hazel Hooper
Maynard lodge holds regular meeting with 17 candidates
A regular meeting of Maynard lodge 1 O O F B was held Wednesday evening at Odd Fellows hall. A class of 17 candidates were worked in the first degree eight from Maynard four from Concord and five from West Acton. Visiting members from surrounding towns attended. A collation followed under the direction of Oliver Trees, chairman.
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Maynard Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Maynard
Concord
West Acton
Oliver Trees
Banquet Attended by Columbia Dealers in Boston
Robert Carter proprietor of Car ters music store on Main street attended a banquet of Columbia graphophone dealers of New England held at the Copley Plaza in Boston Wednesday evening. R C Nyman clerk at the store accompanied him. Artists heard on Columbia records provided entertainment.
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Robert Carter
Carter
Mainst
R. C. Nyman
Columbia Graphophone Dealers of
New England
Copley Plaza
Boston
Columbia Records
Real Estate Transfer Records Hit May Peak
May records show the highest transfer volume for real estate to date. Tax bills rose due to higher rates, prompting many taxpayers before the board of assessors seeking adjustments. Elin and Masters properties faced readjustment requests. officials noted prior valuations of 850 dollars rising to 1000 dollars this year and the board found 1000 dollars fair.
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Maynard
Board of Assessors
Elin and Masters
Lady Warwick Box Party Hosted by Daughters of St. George
Lady Warwick lodge of the Daughters of St. George held a box party at the 1. O. O. F. hall on Friday evening with guests from Earl Kitchiner lodge Sons of St. George. A large turnout from both lodges enjoyed games and whist. Arrangements were led by Mrs. Charles Spence Mrs. Joseph Brown Mrs. Job Doel and Miss Beatrice Carrell of Lady Warwick lodge.
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Lady Warwick Lodge
Daughters of St. George
Earl Kitchiner Lodge
Sons of St. George
Charles Spence
Joseph Brown
Job Doel
Beatrice Carrell
Butterworth Family Reports Illness And Recovery
Miss Ethel Butterworth, teacher at Arlington High School, is recovering from grippe at Arlington. Her father, Joel Butterworth of Summer Street, returned home Thursday after a brief operation at Marlboro hospital.
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Ethel Butterworth
Joel Butterworth
Summer St
Arlington
Butterworth
Marlboro Hospital
Miss Jennette Taylor Over There Daughter of Walnut Residents
Still “Over There” features Miss Jennette Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gavin Taylor of Walnut, referenced in a brief social item. The note highlights her as the subject of a local caption or sketch.
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Jennette Taylor
Mr. God
Gavin Taylor
Walnut
Maynardite on duty. Miss Taylor aids war effort in Paris
One Maynardite remains on duty overseas while Miss Taylor, secretary of the American University Union at Paris, provides a beneficent service. Reports say he is in good health and finds her work interesting, though her return date is unknown.
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Taylor
American University Union
Paris
Osgood Occupies Pulpit At Jamaica Plain Services
Rev. A M Osgood pastor of St Andrews Jamaica Plain and former pastor in Maynard spoke at morning and evening union services with a large congregation. He themed fourfold discoveries and obligations citing presidents and local church leaders. A New Evangelistic drive to add 1,000,000 members was outlined. Mrs Amory Maynard led the afternoon musical program.
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A. M. Osgood
A. Morrill Osgood
St. Andrews
Hiram Parkin
Osgood
Washington
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Wilson
Maynard
Edward Henderson
Lucius Wilson
Thomas Naylor
Jomn Parment
Amory Maynard
Burglary Strikes Stow Home of Conductor Thompson
The Stow residence of Frank Thompson, a conductor on the M H railway, was entered Friday. A peculiar burglary took wicks from every lamp and stole 12 in cash as the house was ransacked while Mrs. Thompson was away visiting.
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Frank Thompson
Stow
Thompson
Berlin for the Day Reports Home Theft After Return
The resident discovered a theft on return at 8 15 PM. Entry was gained via a window at the front of the house. Police have been notified.
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Berlin
Finland bound party sails from New York
Mrs Emma Jussila Miss Aili Kiviioranta Iver Koski and Felix Lehte depart Maynard for New York to sail Friday for Finland. They plan to settle there, joining another returning group this month as passport access prompts more departures. Rev Joli Vanaanen accompanied them to New York and bade them farewell.
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Emma Jussila
Aili Kivioranta
Iver Koski
Felix Lehte
New York City
Finland
Maynard
Finlund
Joli Vanaanen
New York
Readjusted Values Over There by Brick in Monson Talk
Brick, superintendent of Monson schools and former Maynard official, recently returned from France as YMCA secretary, is in demand on lecture platforms. He spoke to the Monson Congregational Men's Club Monday evening on Readjusted Values Over There.
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OS. Brick
Monson
Maynard
France
Monson Congregational Church
Concord Junction News Briefs From The Week
Mr and Mrs Lowell Cram of Concord Junction will live with hk B Moore this winter. Village residents traveled to Concord Junction to watch Maynard lose 5 to 4 in 10 innings. An auto owned by Mr Alley near Fort Pond caught fire and burned near the hood. Miss Pauline Moore earned blue ribbons and prize money for a fancy work exhibit at the Acton Fair. A luncheon set and centerpiece sold for 25 dollars.
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Lowell Cram
Concord Junction
Hk. B. Moore
Maynard
Alley
Fort Pond
Pauline Moore
Acton
Baptist Church Holds Special Services Inspire Parishioners
Special services were held at the Baptist church over the past two weeks. On October 8 Rev Gorham Hasterbrook of Cambridge spoke to a good sized audience. Mrs KE M Whittemore of New York founder of the Door of Hope Mission spoke three times to large crowds. The Brotherhood class met last Sunday with over 25 men attending and will meet again at 12:15 next Sunday.
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The
Baptist Church
Gorham Hasterbrook
Cambridge
KE. M. Whittemore
New York
Door of Hope Mission
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BR. F. Townsend
Ralph E. Durkeeco
Hudson
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ARE
Kool and Komfortable
Finney Ang Hot
South Acton, Mass
Reliance
Maynard Tire and Vulcanizing Co
Edward Archer
Charles Sctinair
Parker and Waltham Streets
Imiaynard
Aes
Liiton
Miracle
Faga
Kalgiis of Columbus
Studebaker
Overland
W. A. Haynes Co. Incorporated
D. A. R. Met
Commonwealth Lyceum Bureau
Roy Elderkin
MGR
W. Marlboro
Estella Bakery
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