Whittier quarantine and local events in town
The report notes Whittier residents quarantined for mumps and mentions St Coeur seeking a track manager from Lexing ton school. Ted Ric wins first prize in the MCSA race. Community meetings, dances, and events at Pelcher's, Ster, Bedford Town hall, and T A are announced with dates and planned refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber
Whittier’s
St. Coeur Wan
Lexing Hn School
Ted
Ric
MCSA
Flora J. Gile obituary from St. Sudbury
Flora J. Gile, summer resident of St Sudbury, died in April at her home in Allston. Active at Memorial Congregational and Sunday school, she left a long life of caring with her husband, daughter, and granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora J. Gile
St. Sudbury
Allston
Gile
Simday
Fae
L. Jr
Hattie L. Ham
Concord Junction Inventor Sparks New Machine Firm
In 1916 a Concord Junction entrepreneur led a small workshop to produce Conant Load Machines. The firm builds an adaptable machine with reverse motion and sidewise loading, powered by engine or electric motor, serving contractors, road departments, and dealers across many states. The business began with Mr Wi B Conant, a former contributor to mechanical engineering journals, and operates at Main Street near Haven Crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Junction
Leunilire
Ieee Iace. Ng
Raterpienng Sabrick
Erie
Newlind
Wi. B. Conant
Haven
Concord
Concord Agreement Reached In Dimigible May Vies
A terse report notes that DIMIGIBLE MAY enters a dispute labeled as a May contest over air rights and a Concord agreement to proceed. Details are scarce but the decision formalizes a path forward.
Woman Remembered in Allston Funeral Service
A sister Mrs. Carrie Manley and relatives attended the funeral at her late Allston home. Many showed sympathy with flowers and the loving tribute. The service was conducted by her nephew Rev. R. E. Manley of Williamaport Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Manley
Allston
Rev
R. E. Manley
Williamaport
Maryland
Concord Woman Club President Escapes Serious Injury
Mrs. Herbert B. Smith, president of the Concord Women's Club, narrowly escaped fatal injuries last Friday when her car, driven by Mr. Smith, collided with a truck parked on Elm Street near the Benjamin home. She was thrown from the back seat, struck her head, and required stitches, but survived the crash as the car sustained heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert B. Smith
Concord Women's Club
Saturday Fire Alarms Record Concorn Fire Safety Tests
Saturday saw three fire alarms in Concorn starting with a chimney fire at Mrs Andrew Murphy’s Lowell Road residence. A grass fire occurred on C Fay Maywood off Bed Street, followed by a test alarm at 1 pm calling out all apparatus to gauge water flow from high pressure hydrants. Eight lines of hose were connected near the center as the Brook Fleet engine tested town equipment efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concorn
Andrew Murphy
Lowell Road
C. Fay
Bed Street
Young Peoples Club to Sell Book At Two Stands
The Young Peoples Club of the Tri Congregational Church will run American Legion food stands at Hubbard and Walden streets and at Hubbard and Stow streets. Ralph Demennay is committee chairman. Allen French's book The Day of Concord and Lexington will be for sale at these stands.
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Young Peoples Club
Ag Peoples Club
Tri N Congregational Church
American Legion
Hubbard and
Walden Streets
Stow
Ralph Demennay
Allen French
Concord
Lexington
Acton Selects Acton for New High School Site
In a special Town Hall meeting Acton voters chose a central west Kelleys corner site for a new high school. The measure carried 332 to 60 with strong backing from the Board of Trade and South Improvement Society and local groups aiming to spur regional growth.
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Acton
Cobalt
Kelley
Mittee Wags
Acton Board ‘of Trade
South EU
Improvement Society
Maynard Show Promises Musical Troupe and Cast
The program features Virginia Cole and Mrs Charlotte Stockbridge among a company of schoolchildren and performers including Harold, Doris Dawson, Jane Marsden, and Esther Murray. Episode II stars Mrs Helen Siswick as Miss Crosby with pupil performers, while Episode III features Beatrice Jordan and Roderick McIver. The finale includes a Crosby portrait by Ethel Butterworth and contributions from the New England Staff Band of the Salvation Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Cole
Charlotte Stockbridge
Frank Archer
Wm. McGory
Harold
George Guest
Ewald Sebesen
Margeret Paquin
Esther
Lois Murray
Esther Bison
Helen Siswick
Miss Crosby
New York Institution For the Blind
Doris Dawson
Jane Marsden
President Polk
Herbert Young
Beatrice Jordan
Bya Frye
Roderick McIver
Robert
Smith
Fanny Crosby
Mias
Ethel Butterworth
New England
Salvat
Boston
f= Anderson
Maynard
L'eut. Wm
Pa Cornet
Kenneth Ayers
Aphone
Norman Cornet
Easter services fill churches with music and pageants
Easter observances filled churches from 8 o clock to evening services. Bernard's mass featured special organ music and a choral program under Mrs Nellie E. CH. at Evangelical Free a "Light Searchers" choir and Nelson sisters performed. Trinity held a carol service and Sunday school stunt. West Concord reported a full house, a 25 new members class, and an impressive Easter pageant "The Resurrection" directed by Miss Gertrude Rideout, with Rev. A W Stone delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie E
John Even
Olaf M. Johnson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nelson, Sisters of Stow
Charles EB. Petersen
Heras
Sigrid Olsen
Agnes
Amny Johnson
Trinity CH
Trinity Church
Smith O. Dexter
Concord
West Concord
Mildred Stone
Alfred Wheeler Stone
Jésus
Dorothy Blodgett
Richard M
Church School
Misa Gertrude Rideout
Pilate
Richard McCabe
W. McWilliams
C. Johansen
Centurian
Clarence Manter
Joseph of
Arimathea
J. Arnold Anderman
John Horrock
Harold Hall
Phariseek
Normanr Frizzle
Egber Montague
Peter
A Pearce
John
al Stevenson
Mary
Mes
Mary Crossley
Salome
Helen Pringle
Mary Magdalene
Lillian Miner
Mother of
Jesus
Edith Comeau
Angels
Helen Logan
Ruth Lapham
Reader
Rev
A. W. Stone
Vested choir leads service with two soloists in church
A local service featured a vested choir with John R. and Rev. Alfred W. as soloists and Mrs. J. Arnold Mene on the organ, guiding a ceremonial program. The readied lineup highlighted a formal church performance with traditional music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R
Alfred W
Mra
J. Arnold Mene
Concord Cooperative Bank offers shares to fund future growth
Residents recall a grand 1875 parade and Grant's visit while noting radio, automobiles, and rapid change. The Concord Co operatives invites nearby towns to invest with five percent interest, with shares at one dollar and monthly taps beginning May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
General Grant
United States
Besgins
Concord Co
Lefter battles to reach England as forces surge forward
Unclear OCR text suggests Lefter fights to reach England with ministry officials hopeful a late afternoon arrival near Pulham. Mention of an expeditionary force and ongoing battle indicates military action and a tense transport or deployment situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulham
England
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the Enterprise
Mika Roby
Concord Suhetion
Saturdays Fire Record
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Studebaker
Sin Chen
Maynard, Mass
Derby St
L. T. Fullonton
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G. H. Elmes
Concord Jct
Mass
W. A. Haynes Co
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Acton St., Maynard
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