En Nee Judged Prettiest Baby In Show At Fair
Helen, nine months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ger t Roosevelt street, won the prettiest baby title at the church fair. The event drew a large audience after Helen was named healthiest baby among twenty five contenders. The English program featured dancing, vocal selections, and dances by local performers. A coin collection owned by Deacon Wil Gutteridge, dating from 300 B.C., highlighted the fair with coins from Nero to Vatican City. The event showcased many booths, with leaders named for each table and committee duties assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Gert Roosevelt
Middlesex
William I
Gleasondale
Ys MacLane
Gavin Taym Jones
George Lawton
Jan Cook
Gladys Bean
Virginia Taylor
Beverly May Newman
Grace Olsen
Margaret Crowe
Bean Sisters
Deacon Wil
Gutteridge
Marion Wilcox
Esther Gase
Oliver Trees
George H. Gutteridge
Marion Townsend
Ethel Carlson
Edna Peppard
Memorial honors J F Hanlon in Concord
Obituary notice notes J F Hanlon a Concord native served in Company D 104th in World War I and spent over a year overseas. He died in Chelsea Hospital after a year of poor health survived by his wife two brothers and a sister. Funeral with military honors held at St Bernard church and grave taps in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Chelsea Naval Hospital
St.Bernard's Church
Thomas
Loncorn
H. Kinnick
West Meafora
Cornstancry
James J. Mans i
Ry M. Hanlon
Acton Merchants Launch Christmas Gift Carnival
Acton merchants under Holt organize a Christmas gift carnival with donations from local shops. Finney and Holt plan an expansion of the program benefiting village residents while sharing profits among eight businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Car
Rpa
Holt
Tchants
Hye
Finney & Ho+t
Finney
Maynard recount tightens race for state secretary
In Maynard the recount shows Frederick Cook Republican 82 votes and Buckley Democrat 1088 votes, a net swing of two votes favoring Cook after the tally adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
State
Frederick Cook
Repub
Buckley
Balance On December First Ledger Balance Report
The Balance shows 650 million dollars in the ledger for December 1. The income figure is 506 million with a total balance of 913 thousand.
Died Suddenly in Maynard Jamieson 69
Maynard resident George W Jamieson 69 died at home after heart trouble Saturday. Born in North Shields he lived 47 years in Maynard leaving four sons and eight daughters. Funeral at St George s church with burial in Glenwood cemetery noted by K of P and Frank J DeMars Post affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
George W. Jamieson
Elmwood Street
Mr. Jamieson
North Shields
England
George
Ralph
Howard and
Raymond
Hartland
Laura Lent
Wlliam Edwards
Eva Moynihan
Roy Nelson
Richard King
South Acton Vocalist Jeffries Teaches Glee Club
Arthur B. Jeffries, baritone and vocal teacher, directs a Glee Club to be organized in connection with the Boston YMCA. The First Congregational Church in Lynn choir heard on WNAC Sunday morning in the Mountain Top Hour. Jeffries visits Maynard each Wednesday for private lessons. contact through Acton 233-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Jeffries
Ivy
Plijah
Boston Ymca
First Congregational
Lynn
WNAC
Mountain Top
Jeffries
Maynard
Acton
Lane Couple Observes 58th Wedding Anniversary
West Concord residents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martin Lane celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary at home on 15 Central Street. Mary Budd van Amringe, born in Boston, is Mrs. Lane before marriage. He was born in East Abington on September 28, 1850. He is a retired penitentiary officer. She is a longtime church worker and charter member of the West Concord WCTU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Henry Martin Lane
Thei
Central Street
North Abington
Jesse Jones
Lane
Mary Budd van Amringe
Prof
van Amringe
Columbia University
Boston
Mr. Lane
East Abington
Rockland
Warren
Harriett (Mann) Lane
Edgarton elected Concord Red Cross Chapter chair
Charles G. Edgarton of Nashautuck Hill was elected chairman of the Concord Chapter of the Red Cross at the annual meeting in the Red Cross headquarters on Main Street. Raymond Emerson steps down after several years. Mary Chamberlin remains secretary and Rodney Pratt is treasurer plus a named executive committee. The chapter plans about 1060 members for the coming year with 1049 enrolled to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Edgarton
Nashawtuck Hill
Concord
Red Cross
Main Street
Raymond Emerson
Mary Chamberlin
Rodney E Pratt
Raymond, Emerson
Mary A Flavin
Walter E Shaw
Chilton Cabot
Rodney’h Pratt
Rolleall
Funeral Services For Arthur Silloway
Maynard funeral services for Arthur Silloway of Great Road were held on Friday afternoon at St. George's church with Rev. Bason Cross presiding. Burial followed at Glenwood cemetery as flowers testified to the affection of friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Arthur’ Silloway
Great Road
St. George's Church
Bason Cross
Glenwood Cemetery
Screech Owl Off The Press Maynard
The Fall issue of Screech Owl high school periodical is a credit to the school staff. Paul Wilson edits assisted by Ruth Bishop and a full team including Bradford Case as business manager and others in circulation, literary and alumni roles. Faculty advisor Miss Vena Field coordinates the effort.
Maynard Red Cross Roll Call Reaches 211 Members
Maynard Branch of the Red Cross enrolled 211 members in the recent Roll Call, 111 more than last year. National Red Cross sent underwear and stockings. William Litchfield chairs the Maynard Branch, with Mrs James Mahoney leading the Roll Call. Roll Call committee included P J Sullivan, Harry Templeton, Mrs H H Templeton, Mrs H H Young, Mrs Lyman Priest, Mrs Victor Ketila, Mrs Forrest Howe, Mrs Gertrude Keene, and Rev. M. Rinta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Red Cross
National Red Cross
William Litchfield
James Mahoney
P J Sullivan
Harry Templeton
H H Templeton
H. H. Young
Lyman Priest
Victor Ketila
Forrest Howe
Gertrude Keene
M. Rinta
Services at Christ King Church Immaculate Conception
Services at Christ King Church Hudson will be held tomorrow in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Masses are scheduled for 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. with vespers at 7:15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ King Church
Hudson
Fall River Speaker to Address Public Meeting Thursday Night
Maynard J Jackson, chair man of the Fall River Commission and tax authority, will address a public meeting at the high school auditorium tomorrow at 8 o'clock. The event, under ward Chamber of Commerce, aims to discuss taxation and government issues, with Jackson to speak on River problems and possible solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
James J. Jackson
Fall River Commission
Ward Chamber of Commerce
Jackson
the of Commerce
Joshua Naylor
Maynard Chamber Mulls Budget Cut and New Directors
At a Maynard Chamber of Commerce meeting presided by John J. Donohue, fifteen director nominees were named for upcoming elections. Judge Howard A. Wilson and Joshua Naylor urged a $30,000 reduction in next year’s town budget to maintain the present tax rate, with welfare expenditures estimated near 70,000. A plan to invite James J. Jackson of Fall River to speak was discussed, and a payroll forecast of 40,000 weekly was noted for a local mill. Afterward, directors considered decorating the business district for Christmas and organizing gift distributions on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittee
Maynard
Jackson
Leslie W. Sims
Whele
Chamber of Comm
Maynard Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Hall
John J. Donohue
Chamber
Herbert W. Martin
Howard A. Wilson
James J. Ledgard
B. J. Coughlin
William Stockwell
William Naylor
Oswald C.drechsler
Hartwell Flood
Jeremiah Bradley
George F. Lynch
Joshua Naylor
Thomas F. Parker
Harry C. Templeton
Wilson
James J. Jackson
Fall River
White Cross Guild Donation Party Set For Sunday
The White Cross Guild announces its annual donation party next Sunday night at St Bridget's parish center on Summer Street to collect food clothing and other donations for Christmas baskets and welfare work. Money gifts are welcomed and the group notes its 15 years of aiding those in need with a largely volunteer fund base led by president Mrs. A. A. H. Kerty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
White Cross Guild
St Bridget’s Parish Center
Summer Street
The
A. A. H.kerty
Deer Find Safety in Woods of Powder Mill
Two deer have established a sanctuary in the Powder Mill woods. Protected by no shooting during the five day open period, the animals are accustomed to nearby workmen who feed them. Guards reportedly patrol the area during deer open season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Powdermill
Legion Post Hosts Christmas Tree Party for 100 Kiddies
Frank J. DeMars auxiliary unit plans a Christmas tree party at Cooperative hall on Sunday December 18 at 2 PM. The event includes gifts for more than 100 children and a minstrel show featuring Our Gang with a long list of performers and specialty numbers. Mrs. Ellen Sheridan leads the program with Eva Evers coordinating presents for the kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John May
Albert Bachrach
Glen Schwab
Irene Tobin
Anns Ard Sharps
Rita Foley
Catherine Sheridan
Irene Carey
Mary Batulin
Dickie White
China Boy
Margaret Mary Dineen
Patricia Louka
Nan Sealey
Anne Flaherty
Anne ‘White
Margaret Crowe
Jean Lynch
Ellen Sheridan
Eva Evers
Fred Harris Heads Maynard Chapter DeMolay
Fred Harris was elected head of the Maynard DeMolay chapter at a meeting of the L D Wilson chapter Uraer in VeMoulay. Officers named include Alric renca Senior Councillor cvland p bawson and others with a banquet and social events described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Harris
Maynard
L. D.wilson Chapeer Uraer
VeMoulay
Heiu
Musunic
Cleo
Waster Councior
Alric
Renca
Cvland P. Bawson
Golucilier
oMerson K
Caick Etine
Scrive
Miuan Swett
Pwsiic
Coun G.wofr
Lne Grecson
Ollicei
Hiand Lawson
George A.ndckson
Fire damages Maynard house on DaMars Street
A Sunday night blaze at 19 DaMars Street badly damaged a house occupied by Laurie Jokinen and owned by the American Women Co. Officials say a defective chimney sparked the fire which started in the kitchen and spread through partitions to the second floor. Loss estimated over 3500 with furniture inside insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DaMars Street
Laurie Jokinen
The
American Women Co
Married in Stoneham Unites Mabel Parker and Clarence Marston
Miss Mabel Verne Parker and Clarence Herbert Marston wed on Saturday December 3 at the Parker residence in Stoneham. Guests from Acton attended. Mrs Parker Marston is the daughter of Charles and the late Parker family. the couple plans to reside in Saugus after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Mabel Verne Parker
Clarence Herbert Marston
Stoneham
Hermon Parker
Acton
Marston
Charles W. Parker
George Parker
Parker
Past Officers of O. E. S. Host Military Whist Event
Hawthorne Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star gathered about 150 members for a Military Whist and bridge evening at the Masonic Temple. Mrs George E. Jones chaired with aid from William H. Davis of Lincoln. Top military whist prize went to Judge Edward B. Caiger and Robert G. Donaldson. second prize to Frank Gilbert, Harry Davis, and Mrs Warren Rice. Women’s first prize at bridge went to Arthur F. Adam of West Concord. men’s first prize to Theodore G Heyliger. Refreshments concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
George E. Jones
Edward B. Caiger
Concord
Robert. G. Donaldson
Lincoln
Frank Gilbert
Harry Davis
Warren, Rice
Fred Jones
Harry W Brigham
Rynear Lufkin
Mise Harriett Wheeler
M Bruce
Nine Acre Come
Arthur F. Adam
West Concord
Bridge
Theodore G Heyliger
Marriage intentions dip in 1932 filings
Maynard reports 48 marriage intentions filed to date in 1932, down from 61 in 1931. The figure sits two more than 1930, but 28 less than 1929 and 36 less than 1928, highlighting a slow year for vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Change in License Fees for Maynard Licenses
The town clerk notes new rules effective New Year for hunting and fishing licenses. Fishing license rises to 2 dollars, hunting to 2 dollars, or a combined license at 3.25 dollars. Aliens are barred from obtaining licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Engagement announced for Mary Lois Stiles
Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Stiles announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Lois to Dr. E. L. Kellum of Richmond Virginia. Dr. Kellum is a University of Virginia BA graduate and earned an MD at the University of Pennsylvania. He worked six years with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota and now practices in Richmond Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
E. P. Stiles
Mary Lois
E. L. Kellum
Richmond
Dr. Kellum
University of Virginia
University of Pennsylvania
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Valley Farm Wins Praise From Concordians Again
Concord High School audiences welcomed Valley Farm in two performances directed by the PTA. The show, featuring Silas Holcomb and Hetty as leads, drew crowds to raise funds to ease the high school paper debt. The second act shifts to New York with a December wedding and a surprise visit from Silas and Alvira.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Valley Farm
Concord High School
Concord Parent- Teacher Association
Concord High School ‘Voice
Silas Holcomb
Geo. Brothers
Hetty
Cornelia Lawrence
Alvira Holcomb
E. Rayson True
Silas
Verbena
Margaret Hall
New York City
Harold Rutledge
Thomas Tombeno
David Hildreth
George Eberlein
New York
Isabel Carney
Vera Brothers
Rutledge
Maynard Special Town Meeting Seeks Welfare and Cemetery Plans
Maynard schedules a December 12 special town meeting at 7:30 p.m. with twelve articles. Key items seek a $10,000 welfare department appropriation, $600 for Old Age Assistance, and cemetery actions including accepting $100 from Emma Bent Andrews’s estate for care, plus funds to survey and grade the Glenwood cemetery. Additional articles call for a Public Works board, office location consolidation, fire department salaries, town employee salaries, welfare distribution study, and a 10 percent salary deduction for school personnel to fund this year’s school department. High turnout anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Neild
Sadere
Walch
Nis
Glenwood
Emma Bent Andrews
Jonathon P. Bent
Glenwood Cemetery
Board of Public Welfare
Schoul Department
West Acton Couple Mark Golden Wedding
West Acton notes the golden wedding of Frederick W. Green and his wife after twenty five years since a silver anniversary. Invitations reached nearly 300 friends for a Tuesday celebration with daughters helping greet guests. The couple, in good health, received many gifts as Mr. Green, long-time Acton Cemetery superintendent, and family shared memories with grandchildren and great grandchildren present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Green
West Acton
Duncan Kennedy
Bertha Harrington
Wor
Cester
Also Mentioned on This Page
EN Nee
UTARY
J. F. Hanlon
Tle
Jamieson
St. George’s Church
Eason Cross
K. of P
Progressive Lodge
Frank J. DeMars
South Acton
Henry Lane
Arthur Silloway
Local Taxes Board
White Cross
Legion Post
Mabel Parker
Clarence H. Marston
Concordians
Ass'n
Lizy Ann Tucker
Josephine Peterson
Hetty Perry Deane
Robert Davis
Azariah Keep
Mr. Henry Hall
Deef
Alvira
Mark Golden
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