Automobile crash injures LaCroix family near Sudbury Street
Arthur LaCroix and three children received bruises and cuts when an automobile owned and driven by Mr LaCroix struck a tree while entering his yard on Sudbury Street Sunday afternoon. Mrs W F Stevenson had stayed with friends at the Metis church. Dr Cowles treated the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Stevenson
Sunderland
Arn Ae
Arthur LaCroix
LaCroix
Sudbury St
Cowles
Local News Briefs From Concord and Surrounding Towns
Frank Clark of Concord visits his uncle in Wallingford Connecticut while Agnes O Grady spends a week at York Beach Missouri. Emily Hannon goes on vacation from the post office. Margaret Hearn returns from York Beach Maine. Rodney Pratt resumes post office work after two weeks off. Frances Kennedy returns to Vanderhoot s hardware Concord after York Beach Maine trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clark
Wa Wallingford
Thomas Clark
Agnes O'Grady
York Beach
Mrs Fredericks
Marblehead
Emily Hannon
Alice Clark
Woburn
Margaret Hearn
Rodney Pratt
Mation Fredericks
Alex McHacherner
Nantasket Beach
Maynard. Co
R. D. Donaldson
Lincoln
Frances Kennedy
Vanderhoot's
Concord
Maine
Pageant trip by Acton Center ladies to Plymouth
Miss Charlotte Conant led a party from Acton Center to Plymouth earlier in the week to witness the pageant. The group included Mrs Gertrude Daniels Mrs F EB Griffin Mrs C D Wood and Mrs F EB Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Conant
Gertrude Daniels
F. EB. Griffin
C. D. Wood
F. EB. Parsons
Plymouth
Lawn Party Proceeds For Community House
The lawn party to be held August 25 promises to be as popular as prior events this season. Proceeds will go to the Community house. There will be a band concert from 7 to 9, followed by a dance at 9 with Thompson's Orchestra of five pieces from Waltham in the town hall. Mrs C. N. Goward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson's
Waltham
C. N. Goward
Mrs Frank Holden Leads Food and Candy Table
Mrs Frank Holden will supervise the food and candy table, directing volunteers and overseeing setup, service, and cleanup for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Holden
ODD FELLOWS LAWN PARTY AT ACTON LODGE
The lawn party and dance under Acton lodge IOOF 203 drew strong crowds as women groups. George Clapp ran ice cream Earle Heywood candy E R Sanborn tonics C D Chickering doll table Chester Sawyer frankforts Frank Holt shots at nigger doll A J R Beach organized the dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Lodge
IOOF
George Clapp
Earle Heywood
E. R. Sanborn
C.D. Chickering
Chester Sawyer
Frank Holt
A. J R. Beach
Field Day Draws 200 Club Members in Concord
The Boys' and Girls' Achievement clubs of Concord and vicinity held a successful field day on August 17 at the public playground under County Farm Bureau auspices. About 200 members participated in ball games and field sports with George E. Farrell of Washington as a key speaker. Concord won the banner for attendance and points, Lexington was second, Acton third. Myr Pederson transported Acton’s 31 members who achieved 94 percent attendance. Farm Bureau leaders supervised the event with Albert W. Doolittie and others assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
County Farm Bureau
George E. Farrell
Washington, D
Lexington
Acton
Acton Club
Myr Pederson
Fred Erickson
Miss Forbes
Farm Bureau
George Ticker
Howe
Emma Cidhane
Albert W. Doolittie
Congregational Church Welcomes Mr Miles For Musical Service
A Congregational Church event features Mr Miles of Washington as a accomplished musician and music teacher. He performed voluntary and offertory pieces while Mr May preached on Immanuel God With Us from Matthew 1 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Washington
May
Immanuel
God
Christian Endeavor
Carrie E.*puttle
Endeavor
Church Aid Society
Town Hall
Robert B. Starbuck
Charlotte Starbuck
West Acton Residents and Local Sports Result
Mrs Emma Evans of Rhode Island visited her mother Mrs A H Knowlton in West Acton. Miss Ruth Pierce from Westboro stayed with C H Mead. The Littleton ball nine beat the town team 9 to 7 at Whitcomb field. D Salmon and Arthur Nelson have taken charge of A W Davis garage. Lloyd Downie moved to the area with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Evans
Rhode Island
A. H. Knowlton
F. R. Knowlton
Five Island
Ruth Pierce
Westboro
C. H. Mead
Fitz Aelschiegel
Jamaica Plain
A. E. Wheeler
York State
Littleton Ball
Whitcomb Field
D. Salmon
Arthur Nelson Mustione
A. W. Davis
Lloyd Downie
Ansonia
Creek
Moose and Guests Enjoy Loyal Order Outing at Riverhurst
Maynard Lodge of Moose held its annual outing at Riverhurst on the Concord River in Billerica. A full day of sports and amusements ended with a roast chicken dinner as members and guests reflected on new and fading athletic talents and praised the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Riverhurst
Concord
Billerica
Grove
George Bilson
Rais
Arthur Dawson
Harry McKenna
T Smith
Harry MecKenna
George Lousalo
Ed Ryan
Ey Vodoklys
George Elgon
A. J. Bourke
Cornelius Murphy
Rubber game previews clash of Mayni and Hudson at Crowe
Mayni and Hudson prepare for a decisive rubber game next Saturday at Crowe. Both clubs seek victory and reportedly assemble their strongest possible lineups led by Maynard y Tom and Marsden, Pep Cous, Fahey, Loftus, Gregg, Soules, with Morgan catching and an undecided pitcher. Monday night interlude saw Marsden O'Brien and Morrill play with Hudson at Clinton, a defeat for Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Hudson
Crowe Park
Seiad
Mayni
Crowe
Tom
Marsden
Pep Cous
Fahey
Loftus
Gregg
Soules
Morgan
Foley
Roy Marsden
F. O’brien
Morrill
Clinton
St Marys Polish Society Dedicates Members Graves Sunday
St Marys Polish Society dedicated the graves of deceased members on Sunday afternoon. More than 100 members marched from Odd Fellows hall in regalia red with gold trimming and blue capes. Michael Ryneczet, a World War veteran, served as marshal and led a parade beneath large American and Polish flags. The band provided music and the Star Spangled Banner opened the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Polish Society
Odd Fellows Hall
Aes
Ichael Rynciietz
Ima-band
Baby Clinics Help Babies At High School Location
The Red Cross directed Baby Clinics at the high school each Thursday aid mothers with food guidance and care while babies are weighed and examined. Dr Mortimer H. Paine leads the clinic this month and participation is free for all families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mortimer H. Paine
Card of Thanks for Mrs Beda Johnson and family
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness during our bereavement. Mrs Beda Johnson and son Arthur express gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beda Johnson and Son
Arthur
Local Social Notes Highlight Waltham Fair Committee
Carolyn Keyes visits Chatham with friends for a few weeks. Mary Tobin and Helen Haley enjoy a weekend at Bar Harbor. Winifred Carrigan is reappointed to the Waltham fair committee for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Keyes
Chatham
Mary T. Tobin
Helen G. Haley
Bar Harbor
Winifred Carrigan
Company C 3rd Regiment Grows Into Strong Local Militia
The local militia company forms a strong unit with Captain William Ryan and officers John Dolan Steve Tackney leading 56 signed men for September camp. Noncommissioned staff includes Jos Dee Edward Cullinane Kelly Woodworth Archie Bowes Robert Poland Frank Hughes William Driscoll Homer Allen and Alex MacEachern. A rifle may be issued soon as drills build school of the soldier, guard duties and camp prep. Rivalry with Framingham Marlboro and Hudson adds drive. Adjutant Captain Kk. S. Murtagh praised progress. Winter plans include a basketball team and indoor track to boost high school athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ryan
John Dolan
Steve Tackney
Jos, Dee
Edward Cullinane
Kelly Burton Woodworth
Archie Bowes
Robert Poland
Frank Hughes
William Driscoll
Homer Allen
Alex MacEachern
Framingham
Marlboro
Hudson
Murtagh
Newton
Loftus Highlights Framingham Loss to Concord in Twilight Five-Inning Game
In a five inning twilight game Concord defeated Framingham 10 to 1. Al Loftus made a one handed catch behind second and added two hits including a drive into deep left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Framingham
Concord
al Loftus
Shine
Delaney
Cousens
Loftus
William
Fallon
Gregg
Loftus Tucker
Wiliams
Halloran
McNally
Tucker
Eastwood
O'Toole
Local Notes Highlight Visits, Travel, and Sports
Mrs Elliot Parks has been sick for three weeks. Mrs William H. Kingsey visits friends in Canada. Dr and Mrs F E Tasker motored to Pittsfield. Fritz Oelschiege and family from Lowell visited over Sunday. Henry Miles of Washington DC visits his sister Mrs George Noyes. Clifton Willis of Boston on a two week vacation here. Mr and Mrs E H Hall and son Henry at Five Islands Me. A M Whitcomb on a two week bank vacation from Ayer National. Home light plant at J Watkins home praised as one of the best. Mrs Copeland and the Misses Copeland visit sister Mrs Spencer Taylor. George Smith, in Marlboro auto accident, returns home from Marlboro Hospital. Mrs C H Schwab and Ella returned from a seven week visit. Jamies Downey from Mass General Hospital awaiting next week. West Acton firemen clambake with lobsters at F W Greens. bake called best ever. Baptists church Sunday solos by Miss Flora Long and Harry E Holt. West Acton Pirates beat Acton Center 9 to 2 at Blanchard grounds. Littlefield and Henry on mound with 13 strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot Parks
William H. Kingsey
Canada
F. E. Tasker
Pittsfield
Fritz Oelschiege
A. M. Whitcomb
Ayer National Bank
J Watkins
Copeland
Spencer Taylor
George Smith
Marlboro
Marlboro Hospital
C. H. Schwab
Ella
Jamies Downey
Mass General Hospital
West Acton
F. W. Green
Baptist Church
Flora Long
Lowell
Harry E. Holt
West Somerville
Pirates
Acton
Blanchard Grounds
Littlefield
Henley
Local social notes include visitors and work changes
Mr and Mrs Wesley Hall and daughter of Quincy spent Sunday at E L Hall s. Martin Thyne of Jamaica Plain is visiting at the home of Martin Baker. Miss Margaret Crowley of Maynar visited last week at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Martin Bak W. Foss has gone to work at the bakery for R E Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Hall
Quincy
E. L. Hall
Martin Thyne
Jamaica Plain
Martin Baker
Margaret Crowley
Maynarl
Martin Bak W. Foss
R- E. Wright
Death of H H Whitcomb After Long Illness
H H Whitcomb died at his home on August 16 after nearly 11 years of illness. He was 76, born in Boxboro and lived in Concord and Malden. Funeral service held Friday at home with Rev A E K Wheeler officiating and Mrs Forbush of Concord singing two songs. He leaves a wife two sons one daughter two brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxboro
Concord
Malden
A EK. Wheeler
Forbush
Maynard Hilander Reports Record Growth for Maydale Spring Towns
Paul Maynard of the Maydale Spring Towns Co reports the biggest year since entering business with output doubling from last year. He notes strong demand for Maynard's no tonic across nearby towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul. Hilander
Funeral Services Held for Gustave Johnson
Funeral services were held at Fairchild Street on Friday for Gustave John son who died at the State hospital Westboro on August 16. Rev D M Angell of the Methodist church officiated. He was 53, born in Sweden, resident of Maynard since 1889. He leaves a wife and son Arthur, plus a brother in Hyde Park and two sisters in Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Johnson
State Hospital
Westboro
Fairchild
Emil Gustafson
John Johnson
Oscar Lawson
Olaf Carlson
Richard Swanson
August Nordberg
D. M. Angell
Methodist Church
Johnson
Sweden
Maynard
Arthur Johnson
Hyde Park
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ODD Fellows’ Lawn Party
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Fox News
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