West Acton Woman's Club Presents Fanny and the Servant Problem
The West Acton Woman's Club staged Jerome K Jerome's Far Scare play Fanny and the Servant Problem directed by Jennie L Durkee Vera K Bakén and Virginia Sanderson. The Rutlandshire setting includes actors Bantock Durkee Wetherell Wiggin Bennet Knowlton Hall and many others. Music by Arma Durkee accompanied the performances on Friday and Saturday raising funds for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waet
Woman's Club
West
Acton Woman's Club
Fanny
Jerome Kk. Jerome
Aerola Whiten
Arma
Durkee
Jennie L. Durkee
Vernon Wetherell
Bantock
Alice P. Wiggin
Martin Bennet
Alice H. Carlisle
Rachel
AY Haynes
Batth
Mortis Wreech Bennet
Boxboro Priest Levine Jr. dies after long life of service
Obituary notes the death on Friday of Levine Jr. Priest of Boxboro aged years. She was well known in surrounding towns and loved by all who knew her. Federal service was held on day. She is survived by Mrs. Mabel Robbins and others.
New Sign In Mead’s Preparations Sparks Local Talk
Mead has started preparations for a new sign at the Reformatory area along State Road toward West Marvard Ayer and Mitchburs. Residents note the display startled many, with visitors from Worcester Proctorsville and nearby towns visiting to view the hats and bargains offered by C S Grimes.
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Mead
Ithe
Gerring
Awashbirn
Ny H
Nelson Chare
Worcester
K. Sanders
Proctorsville
C.S. Grimes
Miss Josephine Fletcher 74 Dies Surprised Village Resident
The village mourns Miss Josephine Fletcher aged 74 who died Monday after a period of frailty. A longtime member of the Relief Corps 62 Winona Rebekah lodge W C T U Baptist church and Sunday School she was known for her community work. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 PM at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Fletcher
Josephine
M. Fletcher
Fletcher
Relief Corps 62
Winona Rebekah Lodge
The
Baptist Church and Sunday School
Carl Nolan Dies After Illness in Concord Junction
Carl Nolan son of Mr and Mrs Peter Nolan died Sunday morning at Dra coness hospital after 17 days of illness from kidney disease brain fever followed. He was drilling with Company I at the armory when struck down and funeral services were held at his parents home led by Rev Alfred Stone with interment in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. A Co I squad accompanied the body to the grave. Born March 28 1895 in Concord Junction he worked at Strathmore Worsted mill and had been training to be a fireman. He was a member of Co I for over a year and was well liked in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Nolan
Peter Nolan
Draconess Hospital
Co. I
Armory
Alfred Stone
Sleepy Hollow
West Concord
Strathmore
Public Flag Raising at Baptist Church Service
A Sunday morning flag service at the Baptist church includes a 10:80 start with a sermon by Rev. L. Pierce on Our Play, Its History and Place in Present Conflict. The event features patriotic songs, speeches on the steps, a bugle call, a poem by Miss Laura Brown, and a flag salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
L. Pierce
Laura ‘Brown
G. A. R. Relief Corps
Odd Fellows
Quiet Holiday Dampens Concord Events
April 19 was unusually quiet in Concord Junction with the annual Maynard baseball game and public entertainment absent. Many residents traveled to Concord for a band concert while automobile enthusiasts enjoyed the pleasant spring day.
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Concord Junction
Concord
Maynard barn destroyed in second fire at Sperberg property
Fire destroyed a junk barn on Concord Street owned by Seidel Sperberg in Sin ce evening. Mrs. Frank Johnson reported the blaze at 9 40 p m and alerted Box 42. Losses from Sunday's fire on Spring Lane and the old laundry building are cited as $1800 total. Officials consider possible incendiary motive or grievance against Sperberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seidel Sperberg
Concord’ St
Frank Johnson
Tremont St
Sperberg
Spring Lane
George .H. Gulveridge
Benefit Dance For Company I Boys In Armory
Considerable interest is shown in a benefit dance for Company I in the armory Friday evening May 4. All proceeds go to the company fund to aid the men, with the event under the auspices of Concord council K of C.
Stable moved to new location by E A Comeau
The second section of Chaplain's livery stable was moved this week by E A Comeau to a site across Commonwealth Ave near the railroad tracks. A Sunday morning shift carried it across the tracks. The move was difficult but completed without any mishap, showcasing Mr Comeau's skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Comeau
Commonwealth Are
Bedford Observances Draw Large Crowds on 19th Holiday
Large crowds attended the 19th observances in Concord and Lexington. Traffic through Bedford was heavy as customary on holidays. Glen Connor has recovered from a recent operation and resumes duties as baggage master on the B M.
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Concord
Lexington
Glen Connor
West Concord Woman's Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The West Concord Woman's Club held its annual meeting Friday afternoon. Secretary and treasurer reports were accepted, the latter showing strong finances. By-laws amendments were adopted and officers elected: President Mrs. Frank Walker, 1st Vice Mrs. Otis Morbush, 2nd Vice Mrs. Ralph Whidden, Recording Secretary Miss Ruth Shepard, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Harry Marrs, Treasurer Mrs. Arthur Adams, Auditors, Directors Mrs. Clifford Jones, Mrs. Frank Hewitt, Mrs. Charles Noll, Mrs. Edward Comeau, Mrs. John P. Allen. Tea followed by the Social Service Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
West Concord Woman’s Club
Frank Walker
Otis Morbush
Ralph Whidden
Ruth Shepard
Harry Marrs
Treas
Arthur Adams
Helen Bowker
George G. Russell
Clifford Jones
Frank Hewitt
Charles Noll
Edward Comeau
John P
Allen
Social Service Committee
Holiday at Reformatory Track Meet
Inmates at the Massachusetts Reformatory enjoyed a pleasant morning of sports on April 19. Running races and track events drew interest with monetary prizes, and a first class ball game between inmate teams provided additional recreation for the crowd.
Land Lotting Completed for Food Production
The sub committee on food production announces allotment of land for farming. Fourteen lots of about a quarter acre each are laid out on Elihu G. Loothe's tract opposite St Michael's church, spanning from the railroad to A C Biggs residence and from Main street to Page field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu G. Loothis
St. Michael’s Church
A. C. Biggs
Main St
Page Field
Aluminum Shower Surprise For Miss Damon
Last week a surprise aluminum shower honored Miss Mary Damon at the home of Mrs. Irving Duren on Central Street during a G. G. G. G. meeting. Members presented many aluminum utensils as refreshments and decorations adorned the dining room amid laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Damon
Irving Duren
Central St
Miss Damon
Minstrel Show Benefit Adds Friday Performance
The Catholic club adds a second show Friday May 11 to benefit Help of Christians church. New jokes and topical verses by Mrs Loughlin accompany the act with dancing to follow, and organizers expect a highly successful event.
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Help of Christians Church
Regina Connell Hosts Young Ladies at Old Bridge Home
Miss Regina Connell entertained a party of young ladies over the holiday at her Old Bridge road residence. Guests included Grace O'Neil Margie O'Neil Helen Mildoon Agnes Corkhills of Somerville and Ida Meyer of Waverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Connell
Old Bridge Rd
Grace O'Neil
Margie O'Neil
Helen ‘Mildoon
Agnes “Corkhills
Somerville
Ida Meyer
Waverly
Mass Meeting Planned in Concord Town Hall
A mass meeting is announced for Thursday evening April 26 at the Concord town hall under the Committee of Public Safety with speakers from the State Public Safety committee. A large attendance is desired.
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Town Hall
Concord
Committee of Public Safety
State Public Safety Committee
Sale of Trimmed Hats at Three Dollars
Fullerton Hat Shop on Main Street near the post office advertises trimmed hats for 3.00 dollars calling it the best bargain ever. Call and see for yourself at Maynard.
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Fullenton Hat Shop
Main St
Opp
P. O
Maynard
Union Church Sees Four Sermon Series Begin This Sunday
Pastor Alfred W. Stone launches a four part series on life stages this Sunday at Union Church. Morning worship focuses on childhood with a solo by James W. Prentice, followed by church school at noon and junior to senior C E chapters. Evening song service invites all to attend. The week includes a midweek vestry meeting and a spring sale with a Poverty Party Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Stone
James W. Prentice
C. E
Latin America
Ladies’ Union
Married Here David Foley and Miss Hannah Johnson
In marriage Miss Hannah Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Johnson of Southerton was married Sunday afternoon at St Bridget's church. The Rev Ween Browne officiated with Mrs Alice Humphreys as bridesmaid and Thomas Foley as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s home with guests from Boston South Acron and Maynard. The couple will travel to Boston and New York then reside with the bride’s parents. Mrs Foley is a popular local worker at Agab et Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Johnson
William Johnson
Michael Foley
Southreton
Boston
South Acron
Maynard
New York
Foley
Ag @abet mills
Unclear fragmentary local note from Concord high scene
Fragmentary text mentions a resident of South abté erdus with unclear connections to high school events. Names, places, and dates are unreadable in the OCR snippet, preventing a coherent summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Abté Erdus
Parish Meeting Minutes Reflect Local Committee Roles
Fragmentary OCR notes list parish meeting terms and names including Sanderwon, Grah, Brown, and Forgié. Mentions collectore and a committee with members Fowlich and W. Ath sonage, suggesting scheduling and oversight details without complete sentences.
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Acc
Abe E. “Sanderwon
Grah C.brown
Fr He Aaford Miles
Fowlich
Atterworth Am
W. A
Special Meeting Votes on Sixth Class Project
A special meeting recorded a vote on the sixth class project with attendees in their rooms. The minutes note a decision tied to the bar of seléetiign and drill storage for this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seléetiign
Holensee
Drig Storts
Farm and dairy cattle sales announced for April and May
Notices advertise auctions at D. L. Spinney farm East Acton and Frank Childs farm Lake Street Worcester coming April 28 and 30 with cattle horses goats eggs and farm equipment for sale. Winches ter sale May 3 at Ranlyn farm Ridge Street promises extra fine cows. Otis H. Forbush will oversee these events. past Ponkapoag sale set records with top cows priced 127 148 and 166 dollars and average over 117 dollars.
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D. L. Spinney
East Acton
Mass
Waltham
Frank
Childs
Lake
Winchester
Ranlyn Farm
Ridge St
Otis H. Forbush
Ponkapoag
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Gregora Willis
Mabel
Louisa Priest
Boxboro
Bedford
Reformatory
Frank Watson
Union Church
David Foley
Hannah Johson
Saif . Mare
Sevnatefilix
Galle
Fred J. Bennett, Mattger
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