Local Social Roundup Highlights Weekend Visits and Shows
Ivan Servais drives a Pierce Arrow seven passenger car. Eric Caxison and family enjoyed a Framingham trip visiting relatives Sunday. Mrs O Grady and party viewed My New Curate at Waldorf theatre in Waltham Sunday. Ernest has returned to Woodstock VI after a week with Mrs Irving Amero. Mrs Percy Rideout hosted by the Rideouts for Ruth Shepard and Charles EB Judge wedding. First Lentenen movie drew a large crowd by Concord Woman's club proceeds to Harvey Wheeler piano. Miss Gertrude Rideout vacationing at Naumkeag Ashburnham. Rehearsals for Cinderella Flowerland operetta progress for Harvey Wheeler school hall Thursday and Friday.
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Ivan Servais
Eric Caxison
Framingham
Margaret
Agnes O'Grady
Waltham
Waldorf Theatre
Ernest. Eer
Woodstock
Irving Amero
Percy Rideout
Igag
Ruth Shepard
Charles EB. Judge
Concord Woman's Club
Harvey Wheeler School
Gertrude Rideout
Naumkeag Ion
Ashournham
Harvey Wheeler School Hall
Diocesan Fundraiser Dance Set for April in Boston Hall
Committees named on Thursday evening to complete arrangements for a dance on April 22 at Association hall. Proceeds will swell the fund for the Diocesan bazaar to be held April 27 28 and 29 in Symphony hall Boston under the League of Catholic Women. Many parish events planned to raise funds for the Diocesan center.
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Association Hall
League of Catholcc Women In
Symphony Hall
Boston
Diocesan Center
Catholic Women Urged to Support Diocesan Centre
Local appeal invites Catholics to show interest and contribute to the Diocesan centre as Concord Junction is urged to do its share in building the new facility.
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Concord Junction
April 10 events in Concord feature dances and concerts
Concord residents will attend ball games sports and a band concert as part of the day’s program. The sunlit dance runs 2 to 6 pm at the State armory with Newell’s orchestra of Marlboro. Evening dancing from 8 to 12 features Sheridan’s orchestra of Maynard, under the James J Mansfield post American Legion.
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Concord
State Armory
Newell
Marlboro
Ith Sheridan
Maynard
James J. Mansfield Post
American Legion
Mrs Howe Joins Garden Club Plans Western Summer Stay
The friends of Mrs B F Howe announce her plan to stay in the West this summer after joining the Minneapolis garden club she is described as a Western farmer. She intends to head to California in the fall for the winter season.
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West
Minneapolis
Garden Club
California
Bedford News Briefs Highlight April Events and Fire
Bedford pupils gain a vacation the week of April 19. The Legion dance last week was a success. Theodore Thaxter joined James Connors, local plumber. Cadets from the high school visited Lexington town hall Friday. Y P S C E to present music and drama at Church of Christ vestry tonight. St Michael's reunion set for Bedford town hall Thursday evening April 22. Saturday brush fire on South Street prompted Box 2 alarm. Truck No 1 was deployed.
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Theodore Thaxter
James Connors
Lexington Town Hall
Church of Christ
alPinal
St. Michael's Catholic Association
Bedford Town Hall
Thursdy
South St
19th of April Celebration Parade in Lexington
The high school Cadets join two Lexington parades on Patriot's Day April 19. The sunrise route starts in East Lexington, and a 1 PM march from Munroe Station ends at the Battle Green to greet Paul Revere at noon. The Lexington Drum Corps color guard and American Legion members participate.
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Lexington
East Lexington
Munroe Station
Battle Green
Paul Revere
Color Guard
American Legion
Fair Preparations Under Ladies Union Apr 16 Event
Everything is in readiness for the fair and entertainment to be held under the auspices of the Ladies union on Friday afternoon and evening April 16. The committees of the various tables will have many useful and fancy articles to offer as well as food ice cream fruit etc. An interesting entertainment is being arranged for the evening.
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Ladies’ Union
P T A Meeting at Union School heard Dr Ingraham
The Parent-Teachers Association met at Union School on Thursday afternoon at 2 30. Dr V Ingraham spoke and refreshments were served after the session.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Union School
V. Ingraham
Newlywed Gerows Spend Week With East Douglas kin
Mr and Mrs John Gerow of East Douglas recently married visited the former's mother Mrs Robert Bryden spending several days of the past week in town. Gerow, a former resident, has many friends here and they extend best wishes to the couple.
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John Gerow
East Douglas
Robert “Bryden
Gerow
Acton Centre Church News and Academic Moves
Mr and Mrs Roy Duren and Mrs H L Duren spent the winter in Somerville and have returned for the summer. Rev Mr Bradley of Lincoln exchanged with Rev Mr Robinson at the Congregational church. A church meeting and committee selection follow next Saturday in the vestry. Prof Leonard D White returns to Hanover NH after a week with his parents and departs in June to join the University of Chicago as associate professor of political science.
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Roy. Duren
H. L. Duren
Somerville
Mr. Bradley
Lincoln
Robinson
Congregational Church
Leonard D.white
North Acton
Hanover
N. H
The
University of Chicago
Narrow Escape After Steam Roller Collision
James Downey narrowly escaped serious injury when a steam roller driven by Mr. Howe misjudged distance and struck a stone post. Downey was thrown against the wind shield, suffering a cut requiring two stitches.
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James Downey
Howe
James
Minor facial injuries after incident attended by Dr. Mayell
The report notes minor cuts on the forehead and nose with Dr. Mayell providing attendance. Noted as a brief medical follow up in the city bulletin.
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Mayell
Petersons entertain relatives at dinner as Reed plans move
Mr and Mrs Walter Peterson hosted relatives and friends for dinner Monday evening. Mrs Petersons brother Joseph Reed recently returned from Atlanta where he has been arranging to start a business and will relocate his family when arrangements are complete.
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Walter’ Peterson
Local Notes From West Acton and Nearby Towns
West Acton resident Fred Onburg started work at a local garage while Howard Porter of Boxboro joined James Fitzgerald's shop. Rev. Luther Morris of Palmer visited friends here last week and Mrs. Sarah Dickey helps at Emery Whitcomb’s ill home. Moving pictures are planned at Odd Fellows hall Friday night. H. L. Haymes serves as precinct assessor.
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Fred Onburg
Howard Porter
Boxboro
James Fitzgerald
Luther Morris
Palmer
Sarah Dickey
Emery Whitcomb
Odd Fellows Hall
H. L. Haymes
Village News Notes and Local Auctions
H S Wiggin received a thousand chickens in the past week and hopes for a good season. All roads lead to the Acton town farm on April 26 for the farm sale. The Civic club federation ladies night will feature out of town talent at 6 at A R hall on April 20. C D Fessenden of Brookline has sold the cold storage building to A W Davis and C D Fletcher of Stow.
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H. S. Wiggin
Acton Tows Farm
Civic Club Federation
A. R. Hall
C. D. Fessenden
Brookline
N. Hi
A. W. Davis
C. D. Fletcher
Stow
Nashoba Fruit Producers Meeting Draws Large Attendance
A Nashoba Fruit Producers Association meeting at the G. A. R hall drew a large crowd with over 35 autos around Central square and crowded aisles. Discussion covered bridge grafting and the standard bushel measure remained unsettled. Help wanted ads for cooks and second maids appeared with summer seashore work.
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G. A. R Hall
Nashoba Fruit Producers’ Association
Central Square
Mrs Ellen F Lewis Dies. Bedford Inn Widow
Died April 8 Mrs Ellen F Lewis widow of Henry M Lewis former Bedford Inn proprietor. Funeral from 53 Locust St Winthrop on Saturday April 10 at 8 30 pm. A requiem high mass followed at St John the Evangelist church at 9 30.
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Ellen F. Lewis
Lewis
Henry M. Lewis
Bedford Inn
Locust St
Winthrop
St. John the Evangelist Church
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