Reunion Outing at Gloucester Veterans Gather for Ball, Fish Dinner
Members of Corporal Ralph Camp 55 United Span Veterans held a reunion outing at Fort Park Gloucester. The day featured a baseball game Giblin Algeo’s team beating Davis 21 to 6, a fish dinner at The Hesperus, singing and a return drive home after a lively trip with veterans arriving sober and glad. Attendees included Ke Loring Dennis Sheehan Kelley Berry Giblin Parker Hanley Todd Ryan King Charter Hay and Ward.
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Ralph
United Span Veterans
Fort Park
Gloucester
James Giblin Algeo
Formidas
Phil Davis
Alif
William G. Ryan
Hesperus
Phil” Davis
Dennis Sheen
Big Rock
KE. Loring
Alfred O . Dennis Sheehan
Cor Kelley
James Berry
Giblin
Robert Parker
J. John Algeo
John Hanley Davis
Thomas Todd
Wil
George King
Rob. J Charter
James Hay
William Byron
G. Ryan
Chicago
State defies interests over film tax plans in Connecticut
Conn state officials prepare to enact new film tax laws despite opposition. Officials argue the tax will boost local production and revenue, while critics warn of higher prices and reduced filming incentives.
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Conn
Farewell reception for Rev John Vaaranen in Maynard
Parishioners plan a reception and testimonial for Rev John Vaaranen of the Finish Congregational church on the last Sunday of the month as he leaves Maynard for a supervisory church post in Portland Oregon. The Maynard parish has also called Rev Victor Kotila of Worcester who is expected to accept the pastorate.
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Maynard
John Vaaranen
Finish Congregational
Vaananen
Portland
Oregon
Victor Kotila
Worcester
Madison Maine Visitations and Travel News Notes
South Sudbury residents visit Madison Maine while Albert Clifford Minses and Florence Clifford spend time in New York. Wm Dolan and family drove to New York for a brief trip. Gertrude Stiles returns from Fitzwilliams New Hampshire. Raymond walch and Lester Stiles host a weekend in Fitzwilliams NH. Herbert A Gray and Miss Rather Gray travel through the White Mountains New Hampshire. Mrs Reed of Skowhegan Maine visits W H Rudolph on Martin street. Mrs Joseph Boncher of St Hyacinthe Quebec visits A Morisin on Main street. Jessie Reynolds George Hayward and family return from Unity Maine after a week away.
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Albert
Clifford
Florence Clifford
Grace Chickering
Madison
Maine
Wm. Dolan
New York
Gertrude Stiles
Fitzwilliams
N.H
Raymond Walch
Lester Stiles
N H
Herbert A. Gray
N. H
Reed
Skowhegan
W. H. Rudolph
Martin Street
Joseph Boncher
St Hyacinths
Qubec
A. Morisin
Main Street
Jessie Reynolds
George Hayward
Lucille
Harold Reynolds
Stuart Gorton
John Clayton
Lillen Morison
Virginia Gorton
Unity
Acton Fair committees report progress for September event
South Acton reports from the chairmen on grounds and preparations for the September 18 and 19, 1925 agricultural fair. Horse and pony shows will run in Kingsley’s field while main enclosures get ready, with a town hall meeting August 20 and a social hour after.
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Acton
Richardson
Association
Kingsley
W. Stuart Allen
Allen
Concord News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Vacations
Local residents report vacations and visits across New England. Edward Sheehan prepares for two weeks away with H P Hood Milk Co. Several families travel to Maine New Hampshire and Canada while others return from Brant Rock Gloucester and New York. Community events include the Elks formation in Watertown and social gatherings at a summer home with music and refreshments.
Lawn Party Nets Fifty Dollars for Working Boys' Home
A lawn party at the home of Miss Helen Loftus on Belknap Street Cord held Tuesday of last week benefitted the Working Boys' Home in Newton. Good weather and kind contributors helped raise fifty dollars net. The organizing young ladies were Misses Helen Loftus Mary Fairbairn Florence Fairbairn Mary Griffin Ruth Brown Mary Oman Anna Oman and James Powers.
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Helen Loftus
Belknap Street
Concord
Newton
Mary
Florence Fairbairn
Mary Griffin
Ruth Brown
Anna Oman
James Powers
Loftus Reaches 90 Quietly at Concord Home
Mark Loftus celebrated his ninetieth birthday at his son Arthur KB Loftus's Concord home on Belknap Street. Despite advancing years he stays active and often attends a ball game with his son.
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Loftus
Arthur KB. Loftus
Belknap Street
Concord
Alon
Klan cases dismissed in Framingham court
In Framingham District Court Judge Edward W Blodgett dismissed 16 alleged Ku Klux Klan members charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after a prosecution defence conference. Lieut Charlies Beaupre will present the issue to the Grand Jury. Ruth farm sale interest noted as Sudbury watchers tour the Babe Ruth property.
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Ku Klux Klan
Edward W. Blodgett
Framingham District Court
Blodgett
Framingham
Florence Man Becomes New Owner of Lynch Blacksmith Shop
Aug 18 Hudson report says Joseph O. Reynold of Florence Mass has purchased the Philip B. Lynch blacksmith shop on South street. Reynold will assume duties Wednesday. widow Mary A. Lynch previously carried on the business after Philip F. Lynch’s death. Experienced blacksmith Reynold will oversee all shop departments. Mr. McNeil will stay on as an employee.
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Hudson
Philip B. Lynch
South Street
Joseph O. Reynold
Florence
Mass
Will Install Tennis Court On Central Street
William L. Persons plans a high quality tennis court at the rear of his home on Central Street. The court will feature top grade Harvard clay hauled by truck. A. I. Dustance oversees the installation and details.
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Hudson
William L. Persons
Central Street
Dlay
Harvard
Persons
Dustance
Richest City in Florida Promoted on Local Radio
The message credits Winter Haven as the richest city in Florida and possibly in the state, described as a city of one hundred lakes. It mentions ongoing radio promotions every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:45 PM and references Mire, WLC, Lund, West Acton, with a contact phone number.
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Union
One Hundred Lakes
Mire
WLC
Lund
West Acton
Ninety Two Fruitful Years For H F Smith Of Concord
Concord notices mark Henry Francis Smith’s 92nd birthday and 60 years of marriage to Hannah Lincoln. The article details his lifelong work in mills, civic service, Masonic leadership, library trusteeship, church deacon duties, and his six sons with five still in Concord. George K. Smith lives in San Francisco.
Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Scene
Miss Mildred Gerrity of Dorchester spent the weekend with relatives in town. William Drysdale of Boston is spending two weeks at his parents’ Baker Avenue home. Mr and Mrs Karl Prescott and son of Groton with Mrs Tripp of this town returned home after a two week stay at Old Orchard Maine. Ted Edwardson, injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday at Mast Acton, was moved from Emerson Hospital in Concord to Chelsea Naval Hospital on Monday for treatment. Amusrna? Grange Fair plans underway for the annual Grange fair at Association Hall on Sept 17 with entertainment prizes and exhibits. At the Aug 24 meeting there is a Sept 12 reception for Worthy Master Linne Hodgson.
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Mildred Gerrity
Dorchester
Wekend
William Drysdale
Boston
Baker Avenue
Karl Prescott
Groton
Tripp
Old Orchard
Ted. Edwardson
Mast Acton
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Chelsea Naval Hospital
Mondlay
West Concord Union Church Service Schedule
Rev Alfred W Stone to lead Sunday worship on August 23 with morning service at 10 30. Midweek prayer service scheduled for Tuesday August 25 at 7 30 p m with the pastor delivering the sermon.
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Alfred W. Stone
Flower Mission volunteers deliver bouquets to Concord Hall
Flower Mission of the King's Daughters from the First Parish collected many flowers Monday afternoon at Concord town hall for distribution in Boston to the sick and homebound.
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Concord Town Hall
Boston
Flower Mission
King's Daughters of the First Parish
Search For Missing Boy Unsuccessful Maynard
Maynard August 17 Stanley Baker twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Baker of 6 Main street is missing from his home. He has been gone nearly three weeks with reports he was seen in Ayer in police custody and then sent to Concord. The father suspects soldiers in an auto bound for Camp may have taken him. He is described as dirty and possibly mistreated and the family appeals for help.
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Maynard
Agust
Stanley Baker
Frank Baker
Ayer
Concord
Wetherbee and Hawkins Tie Longtime Courtship in California
Lyman Wetherbee of this village and Lady Hawkins of Los Angeles wed on Wednesday evening in Concor Junction with Rev Mr Stone officiating. The bride, formerly local, moved to Los Angeles eight years ago and rekindled the romance on a California visit. Wetherbee, a World War veteran and athlete, will enter the shoe business in Baltimore after the ceremony.
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Ladya Hawkins
Los Angele
Marin
Mr Stone
Concor Junction
Los Angeles
California
Mr Wetherbee
Eat Acton
Sp Ponten
Hudson Lodge
Baltimore
Wetherbee
Blaze at Mason Street barn causes minor damage
A small fire reported from Box 265 yesterday afternoon reached the rear barn at No 1 Mason Street owned by William Siger. Fire units 1 and 2 and Ladder 1 contained the blaze to the loft area. Chief Mitchell put property loss at 25 dollars for the building and 10 dollars for contents. Cause given as rats and matches.
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Hudson
Mason Street
William Siger
Mitchell
Sudbury social notes and local movements
Mr and Mrs Stephen M Gray and Mr and Mrs Lawre Winship are visiting at home after a week away. Parker W Banks and Senator Elien are spending two weeks with relatives. Mrs Richard B Oh Miss Bisie and Regina Oliver stay a few days at Old Orchard Maine. Members of a Baldwin family and son visited Orchard. The old Orthodox pyre at Sedbury is set for demolition. Henry Rice oversees the change in ownership. Mrs William Taunton and family are on vacation in Bridgeport Connecticut. Mrs Jo will be charged with responsibility as their Mrs Leon H B Hawes and Chas H Way attended a meeting about adding nurse rooms to the hospital to meet patient needs. First class equipment and hospital additions were praised.
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Harvey Stone
Hampton Beach
Edward Sheehen
H. P. Hood Milk Co
John Connorton
Mary
Maine
New Hampshire
Phoebe Hastings
Leon Lindsey
Benjamin Derby
Shriners
Fitchburg
Edward McClellan
Gloucester
Joseph Hall
Eastern Drug Co
Margaret Hearn
Margaret
Brant Rock
Anne Brooks Haa
New York
Goodrich
Alice
Shirley
Magnolia
Fred Lamobre
Connecticut
William Lamore
Main Street
Helen Jacobs
Shirley Street
Philadelphia
Otto Jensen
Waverly
Jens Jensen
Crest Street
Ethel Shaughnessy
Belmont
River Bank Hospital
Boston
Edward Sheehan
William Fough
James Christian
Louis McCaffrey
Charles Hogan
Richard McSweeney
Alex MacEachern
Jr. Henry
John Delaney
John O'Grady
Ernest O'Claire
Tom Prendergast
Chas Hogan
Wm. Coughlan
Stephen M.gray
Lawre Winship
Parker W. Banks
Elien
Rela
Richard B
Miss Bisie
Regina Oliver
Old Orchard
Bari Baldwin
Orchardite
Sedbury Canine
Musle Hall
Nyt
Ductus
Henry Rice
Wlliam Taunton
Ren
Bridgeport
Conn
Joo Wil
Leon HB. Hawes
Chas
H. Way
Emerson Tal
Death of two elderly neighbors reported
Two aged residents died within 24 hours of each other over the weekend. Mrs Lydia Bent, 85, widow, passed away Saturday. Mrs Frank Kogel, 91, a neighbor, died Friday. Funeral services were held Tuesday and Friday respectively.
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Lydia
A Bent
Satan
Frank Kogel
Bent
Dr. Warner Edges Wayne 1 Up In Marlborough Club Tourney
Dr. Warner defeats Tom Wayne 1 up in a Marlborough Club tournament round. Both players produced exceptional golf on a tough course, with Wayne posting 884 despite the difficult layout. A playoff between eight flight losers will start after all matches conclude.
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Marlbord
Tom Wayne
Tom
Warner
Bob Ogg
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