Steered destinies of Louis Howe a Roosevelt aide and strategist
Louis Howe long served as Franklin Roosevelt's chief aide and political strategist. Despite illness he observed Easter egg rolls from his White House sickroom as he remained central to Roosevelt's campaigns and policy decisions. His career spanned Albany to Washington, shaping strategy and press relations for decades.
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Louis McHenry Howe
Roosevelt
White House
Marlboro
Sudbury
McHenry Howe
Louis
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fall River
Ton Globe
Howe
Iley
Marvin Meintyre
Board of Strategy
Farley
McIntyre
Jim
Mac
Boston
Pp. Louis
Congress Hotel
Louis Howe
Chicago
Executive Mansion
Albany
Empire State
Frank
New York State Senate
New York Herald
O Ae
Saratoga
Tammany
United States Senate
Billy” Sheehan
Franklin Roosevelt
Sheehan
State Senate
Navy
Wilson
Louis ‘Howe
Navy Department
Washington
Surviving Civil War Veteran of Acton Remembers 1861 Riot
Aaron Pletcher the last survivor of the Old 6th Massachusetts recalls the Baltimore riot on the way to Washington in 1861. He served with Captain Tuttle’s Davis Guards and later the 26th Massachusetts, then duty in New Orleans and the Shenandoah Valley before hospital work and retirement.
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South Acton
6Th
Massachusetts
Baltimore
Washington
Lincoln
Aaron Pletcher
Acton
Maple Street
Wil! Charlies
Robert
Isaac Davis
Joney” Fletcher
Daniel Tuttle
Davis Guards
Massachusetts Regiment
Edward F. Jones
Lowell Corp
Fletcher
Tuttle
LA. A
Swift Fletcher
Aaron Jones
Corp
West Concord
Chelmsford
Capitol
Acton Ay
New Orleans
19Th Army Corps
B. F. Butler
Shenandoah Valley
19Th Corps
Philip Sheridan
Cedar Creek
Earry
Sheridan
Winchester
Veteran Journalist Loyal to Print Despite Changes
A seasoned editor, long devoted to newspaper work and 16 hour days, reflects on his Harvard graduate son who chose journalism over government service. The President’s fondness for souls Howe is noted as a sign of enduring loyalty and future ambitions.
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Harvard
Souls Howe
Funeral for George A Webster Held at West Acton
Funeral services for George Augustus Webster were held at his home on Massachusetts Avenue. Rev A M Jeffries led simple rites. Webster, a Kingston New Hampshire native born 73 years ago, married Flora Palmer and lived in West Acton a few months seeking better health. His wife survives. burial will be in Kingston. Many floral tributes honored a devoted husband and fine citizen.
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Savanah
Corp Fletcher
South Acton
A. Swift Fletcher
Union
Beiedeliphia
Baltimore East Ai
Mary E. Purner
Fort Deposit
Maryland
Cecil County
Acton
Fletcher
Florence Charles
Jennie P. Adams
West Concord
Charles
Pletcher
Aow
Harry A
Pelmont Corp
Jonathan
Corp
Fletcher’s Corner
Aaron
Lydia
Jones) Pletcher
Boston & Maine Railroad
Fitchyburs
Charlestown Bridge
Trop N. Y
6Th Regiment
Samuel Trull
Stoneham
Mr. Fletcher
Janey” Fletcher
West Acton
George Augustus Webster
Massachusetts Avenue
A. M. Jeffries
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Webster
Arlington
Kingston
N. H
Flora E. Palmer
Field
Mass
Sudbury Hosts Masonic Ball Led by Welch Lodge
Masons gathered in Sudbury Town Hall for a May 3 ball under Charles A. Welch lodge with Harry Brigham's orchestra providing music. Harvey Fairbank, Sudbury leader and lodge master, helps organize the event as Sudbury blends into nearby Maynard.
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Sudbury
Masons
Charles A. Welch
Harry Brigham
Harvey Fairbank
Maynard
Wild and Tame Turkeys Describe Outer Band of Fall
The article notes a distinction between wild turkeys and domestic fowls. Wild turkeys have chestnut bands while tame turkeys wear a white band.
Maynard Selectmen Seek State Road Work Waiver
Maynard Selectmen write Representative Sheridan about a State Public Works ruling restricting highway spending. They planned a 1935 program to employ local workers and oppose contracts exceeding 12000 dollars, urging legislative change to let town funds support local road projects.
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Maynard
Frank C. Sheridan
State Department of Public Works
Mr. Sheridan
Singing Club Concert Delights Local Audience
The audience savored a lively concert as John Percival sang solo with Miss Hazel Hoop at the piano. Gavin Taylor conducted a well known singing club whose growing popularity was evident.
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Sie
John Percival
Hazel Hoop
Gavin Taylor
Maynard Auxiliary Hosts Whist Party
The A O H Ladies Auxiliary held a Monday afternoon whist party at the Maynard Cooperative Club with many attendees including Mrs Mary White Mrs Coughlin and Mrs Yaniowski. Mrs Charlotte Gallagher will host next Monday afternoon.
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Maynard
AO. H
Maynard Cooperative Club
Mary White
Coughlin
Yaniowski
Charlotte Gallagher
Joint Guest Night by Concord Men’s Club and Woman’s Union
The Concord Men’s Club and the Woman’s Union of the Trinitarian Congregational Church plan a joint guest night Tuesday at 6:36 PM in the banquet hall. A turkey supper with sides will be under Mrs. Ole Olson Mrs. Benjamin Derby and Mrs. Elsie Rose will sing solos. Miss Eisa Sandstrom’s trio and violinist Mise Josephine Sheehan perform readings and music. Tickets from Roger K Allen Mr. Eliot R Howard Henry Thorpe store Charles Voigt Frank Hood West Concord.
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Concord Men's Club
Woman's Union
The
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Ole Olson
Benjamin Derby
Elsie Rose
Eisa Sandstrom
Mise Josephine Sheehan
Katheryn Towne
Mediia
Roger K Allen
Eliot R. Howard
Henry Thorpe
Charles Voigt
Frank Hood
West Concord
Firemen's Ball Brings Town Spirit to Lowell Event
A lively Firemen's Ball at Lowell sparked high spirits with outstanding decorations by Young and a vigorous performance by Vin Gary's orchestra. Guests of honor included Deputy Fred Stone, as the organizing committee led by Cornelius A. Liams and Harry Carroll supported the bustling social night.
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Young
Lowell
Vin Gary
Fred Stone
Cornelius A. Liams
Harry ©. Carroll
Novice Makes Hole-In-One In First Game
A novice golfer at Maynard Country Club achieved a hole in one on his first round. John drove on the third hole 180 yards to a hilltop green, and the ball rolled into the cup amid cheers from near the green.
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Gu Ea
United Cooperative Society
Maynard Country Club
Guuppe
Johnnie
John
Arthur Bariteau
Charlie Manty
Stan Wasuik
First Name of Flint Michigan Echoes Native History
The article notes that Flint Michigan’s first name was Mug en ta wa ingh meaning Open Plain Burnt Over, reflecting indigenous naming. The variation highlights historical linguistic roots and the city’s foundational meaning.
Acton High School Names First History Essay Winner
The first annual senior class essay contest at Acton High School awarded to Marguerite Taylor for History and Romance of Acton. Eight finalists read their pieces before parents and judges Cari Holloran Lucian Barne and John Moran. A shield for annual winners will be presented by Detroit speaker Carlos Black.
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Acton
Acton ‘High School
Cari
Marguerite Taylor
Bila Perkina
Carlos Blark
Detroit
Miss Taylor
Eli Terry Clocks and the Wooden Works Innovation
Eli Terry clocks were produced in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Terry lived from 1772 to 1852 and designed the wooden works clock in 1814, with production continuing in the following years.
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Eli Terry
Terry
EU Terry
Adrenaline Life Saver: Revival Method Wins Trials
Adrenaline has shown success reviving animals after suffocation, restarting the heart and sustaining function. Researchers report the chemical can start the heart and maintain activity, offering a potential lifesaving approach.
Plant Ife Survives Deep Sea Darkness
For years it was believed life could not exist on the sea bottom due to lack of light. Atlantic researchers discovered light rays penetrate depths where no visible light is present, enabling plankton and diatoms to thrive. Certain marine creatures resembling shrimps feed on organic cones there.
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Atlantic
Wandering Dwarf Tribe Reported In Central Africa 1874
An 1874 report describes a wandering dwarfed tribe named the Akka observed in Central Africa. The account notes their mobility and location but provides limited verifiable detail beyond the historic mention.
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Central Africa
Bridge of Bamboo Cables Spanning Min River in China
A 250 yard long bridge over the Min River in China is built entirely of bamboo cables for its structure with only the floor planks remaining as a walking surface.
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Min
China
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Aaron Fletcher
Parker’s
Cabal
Office of the Selectmen
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