Local notes span Baptist meeting to new business moves
The page surveys church events, personnel changes, and local business shifts. Lizzette enters taxi trade. Marshall moves from Diamond F ury. John Champagne leaves John A Frye Shoe Co for Rice and chins Co. The Marlboro Wire Goods Co relocates to Lincoln Street with expected early operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Champagne
Broad Street
John A Frye Shoe Co
The
Rice and Chins Co
Marlboro Wire Goods Co
Marlboro Last
Incoln Street
Maynard Odd Fellows Plan Roll Call Event
Maynard Lodge J O O F holds a Wednesday roll call at Oda Fellows hall with members answering when named and missing members sending messages to be read. The Odd Fellows Quartet will perform and guests Gardner E. Drew and a Hudson suite will speak. Past Grand officers and many association members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Lodge
Oda Fellows Hall
Odd Fellows Quartet
Gardner E. Drew
Hudson
Maynard
Grands Association
Thomas (. Denniston
Robert KE. Archer
Frank EB. Taylor
Robert Lester
Frank G. Archer
John Archer
Walter M. Adams
Stephan Beaton
Ralph Barnes
John Courtney
Levi R. Cheney
Clifford ©. Cheney
Arthur R. Champaign
William K. Denniston
Walker
Denniston
George Smith
Oliver C. Trees
Orrin J. Howard
Allen M. Howard
Francis Johnston
Ralph D. Jones
Willia B. Jones
Charles B. Keene
1Liam G. Morris
John A. MacPherson
William KE. McGarry
Albert FE. Randall
Lewis N. Shaw
Ernest Hathaway
Charles W. Shattuck
Unique Union Service Planned in Maynard
A special Christmas illustrated lecture by Rev. Charles A. Haney of South Acton will be shown at 5 PM on December 14 at Union Congregational Church in Maynard. Universalist members from Acton will travel by car from both towns to attend, with a large girl choir from the two churches leading carols projected on screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
Maynard
Dicken
Charles A. Haney
South, Acton
Haney
South Acton
Union
New York
Actons
Prominent Concert Promises Rare Voices At Church Service
Maynard expects outstanding singing never heard before and requires tickets for a huge service. Demand for seats will exceed church capacity. Tickets are sold by local stores Actons and by members of both churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Nener
Actons
Improvements at Rialto Theatre Boost Comfort and Show Count
The Rialto, formerly the Rivertide, unveils an upgraded venue with a new orchestra, improved ventilation renewing air every minute, and three daily showings. Highlights include The Sea Hawk final day, The Warrens of Virginian with Civil War figures, French Lady, Tom Mix in Last of the Duanes, and Madonna of the Streets with Nazimova and Milton Sills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto Theatre
Old Place
Ririalto
Rivertide
Virginian
Grant
Lee
Fox
Tom ‘Mix
Tony
Nazimova
Milton Sills
Baby Volstead Act Warns Bootlegger
Chief of Police John Connors was ordered by District Attorney Reading to arrest anyone transporting liquor by vehicle for personal or others use. The Middlesex County police chiefs received the directive directing charges of transportation if liquor is found in an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Connors
Chiefs of Police
Middlesex County
Dist
Atty
Reading
Police enforce new liquor transport ban under Volstead era
The district attorney and police, led by Chief Jack Connors, vow strict surveillance of vehicles moving liquor to and from roadhouses. The Baby Volstead Act allows seizure of liquor and the vehicle used for transport, with home delivery potentially treated as a separate offense.
Denny and La Plante Star Together Again in The Fast Worker
Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante co star in The Fast Worker at the People's Theatre Friday marking their second on screen pairing after Sporting Youth which sparked public demand. Denny gained screen fame in The Leather Pushers and later led roles in The Abysmal Brute and The Reckless Age among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny-La Plante
Universal
Reginald Denny
Laura la Plante
People’s Theatre
Kid Roberts
H. C. Withering
Jack London
West Acton social notes and lodge events
Miss Julia Gleason of Concord visited West Acton with Miss Annie F. Kinsley. Eight new members received the initiatory degree in the local Odd Fellows. An eight year old boy of Mrs Hugh West died and was buried at Mt Hope. Winoni Rebekah lodge plans a December 12 fair at the IOOF hall. Delma McConnell of Boston will entertain. Mrs Julia McCormick spoke at the Woman's Club and guests from Acton Centre joined. Mayor O Hara returned to office in a Republican landslide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Gleason
Concord
Annie F. Kinsley
Order of Odd Fellows
Hugh West
Westboro Hospital
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Winoni Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Delma McConnell
Boston
Julia McCormick
Boston Opera Co
Woman's Club
Acton ‘Centre
Pruning Demonstration Held in South Acton Orchard
On Thursday December 11 the Middlesex County Extension Service will conduct a pruning demonstration in the Ralph Piper orchard in South Acton at 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County Extension Service
Ralph Piper
South Acton
Rural Christmas Delivery Halt Ends Postal Confusion
The Postmaster General ordered Christmas to be observed as a holiday on Rural Delivery routes nationwide. No rural carrier deliveries on that day. Parcels should be mailed to arrive at least three to four days before Christmas, with labels such as Please do not open until Christmas.
Christmas Mail Timing And Sub Station Opening Details
Postmaster Frederic A. Tower urges early mail through regional deadlines to ensure Christmas delivery. Distinct zones set cutoff dates from December 15 to 20 with a new December 18 sub station at the Better Motors Building on Thoreau Street to handle parcels and letters, dispatched directly to trains.
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Mississippi
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Walden Street
Better Motors
Thoreau Street
Fred A. Tower
Maynard Elks Host Hudson Lodge Visitors in Elkdom Night
Maynard Elks about ninety hosted over 150 visiting Hudson Lodge Elks. A street parade preceded a banquet where state Elks spoke. Hudson Elks arrived by car and bus, met at Miller Square by Maynard Elks led by Co. F. Rainville to escort the visitors.
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Maynard
Elkdom
Maynard Elks
Elks
Hundson Lodge
Hudson Elks
Miller Square
Co. F. Rainville
Maynard Night Elks Parade and Banquet Draw Crowds
Elks from Hudson lodge and visitors gathered at Co operative hall for a banquet at 6:30 p.m. with William Person as toastmaster. The parade along Nason street featured red fire and a royal welcome as Talgaht from Keith entertained. Officials praised the event as one of the greatest Elks gatherings in Maynard, with planning by a committee including Brayden Nelson Priest Murphy Rainville.
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Tors
Co-operative Hall
Elks
Nason Street
William Person
Hudson Lodge
Talgaht
Keith
Maynard
Benevolent Order of Elks
William Brayden
Roy Nelson
James
William Priest
Frank Brayden
Frank Murphy
Joseph
Martin
Columbus Rainville
Health nurse report totals for month ending November 23 1924
Public health nurse report shows seven cases on hand at month end with thirteen new admissions and twelve discharges. Visits numbered 110 and fees collected amount to 64.50 dollars.
Must Renew Energy to Reach Hospital Quota
Maynard Emerson Hospital drive lags as $3000 in Maynard donations shows slow progress toward a $15000 quota. Joshua Naylor notes contributions from the Maynard Legion and local clubs with further gifts expected. school children add $77. Opened recently, the hospital already housed Maynard patients as residents wait for treatment.
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Miller Square
Emerson Hospital
Maynard
Joshua Naylor
Maynard Drive
Maynard Legion
Woman's Club
Ladies Auxiliary
Magdalene
O. E
Donation requests for hospital at Assabet Savings Bank
Donations for the hospital may be left at the Assabet Institution For Savings or given to Mr. Naylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assabet Institution
Also Mentioned on This Page
Am Lizzette
Lincoln Street
Aubrey Porter
Ed Marshall
Corbin
Manor
England
Mill
Dixie Minstrels
Methodist Arch
James M. Hurley
William H. Finn, Jr
Charles F. McCarthy
United Spanish War Veterans
Gertrude Jensen
Unitarian Church
Parker Hill Hospital
Brookline Yee
Helen Barthelmes
Peet Street
Phoebe Fitzpatrick
Everett
Bessie Marshall
Bolton
Fes
Florence Burhoe
Parker Hill
Hospita
Lmn Street
Grace Aldoes
Marblehead
Ethel Weeks Highland Sr
Alfred Stevens Hove
Highstreet
D. C
Marlboro
Mooseheart Legion
Jnt
Preston Hall
Mary Gallagher
Ph Lachapple
Lincoln St
Arthur Pion
In Street
Herbert ‘Hagerman
Harold Robinson
Preston Block
Charles Robert
Joseph Beaudry
Martin Street
Joseph J Dandeneault
Joseph, Aucair
Fret
Robert
Hector Martel
Julia Sanderson
Shubert
Dennison
L. E. Heinz
Concord Jct
Mass
Wilbur Manosh
Derby St. Goncord Jct
ODD Fellows
Jack Connors
West Acton
Worcester
O'Hara
Henry F. Miller Or
Becker Bros. Piano
Victrola
Nason St
London
Edison
T Cordean
Lexington Road
Santa
Loggins
Toys
Little Lassie Shop
Walden St
Anny
Fime Furnicuse
Maynard Drug Company
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