Maynard School Site Options Discussed By Town Committee
The Maynard article notes the vet’s turnout and public discussion on school site options. The American Woolen Co. may reconsider the rear Main street site while other proposed locations remain uncertain. Walnut street property or James N. Haire’s lot at Waltham and Parker streets are potential backstops. An extra 1700 dollars is asked for school maintenance and moth control work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Woolen Co
Main St
Walnut Sts
James N. Haire
Waltham and
Parker Ats
Cautionary Note on Electric Wires and Streetcar Safety
A reader warns about long hanging electrical wires and the danger they pose. The poem praises the vigilance of motormen who brake quickly for children and ring the gong to signal hazards, emphasizing careful behavior around street cars and overhead cables.
Off icers Elected At Progressive Lodge K P Meeting
At the Progressive lodge of the Knights of Pythias a new slate was elected for the coming year led by C C John B. Lent and V P Charles H Shearer with W Duxbury Mull Joyce P J Schwair and others filling posts. Mrs Wolleschied received a long standing honor as representative. Two new members were proposed for admission. Installation is set for the second January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Lodge
John B. Lent
C. C
Charles H. Shearer
William Duxbury
Henry W. Hintchbey
W. W
Vary Cameron
Mull Joyce
John Wollerschied
Surprise Wedding Party at Wilcomb Farm
Mr and Mrs Robert White Jr were surprised at their Wilcomb farm Great Rd home by 48 friends on Wednesday evening. Mrs John Byrne presented a oak dining table and blankets in a humorous speech. Guests enjoyed vocal entertainment, refreshments, and a late departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert White Jr
Wilcomb Farm
Great Rd
John Byrne
Terry
Hibernians Elect Officers Amid Installation Plans
The Hibernians named officers including President William Moynihan and Vice President John Brayden. Officers and committee members were chosen with finance and standing committees, and arrangements for a supper after installation were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moynihan
John Brayden
William Connolly
James McCarthy
Treas
David Sharpe
James Whalen
S. S
James Duggan
Michael Cleary
William Johnson
Frank McCarthy
Edward Flaherty
Frank Punch
Jeremiah Kelly
Dende Buckley
John Manning
William Carney
Bernard Garrigan
W. C. T. U. Rummage Sale At Local Store
The ladies of the W T U held a rummage sale in a vacant store on Main Street opposite the RC Church, with clothing and furnishings for sale. A committee led by Mrs Richardson, Mrs William Hayward, and Mrs William H. Gutteridge directed the event, which ran through afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bist
Richardson
William Hayward
William H. Gutteridge
Maynard Merchants Spur Home Christmas Shopping
Local merchants in Maynard praise home shopping for the holidays as crowds flock to prominent stores in town. Advertising columns draw shoppers, many previously traveling out of town now stay local, boosting trade and promising a prosperous season for area retailers. Shoppers are urged to inspect local stocks and rely on Maynard merchants for suitable gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cas
Maynard
Old Concord D A R Hosts December Meeting at Maynard Home
Old Concord chapter of the D A R met at Alfred T. Haynes residence on Maple Street for the December session with over 40 members. Guests from Concord Bedford Adonsea and local areas attended. The program featured member anecdotes on ancestors and bass solos by Harry Fowler, followed by refreshments served by Helen Bent Curtis and O S Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L. Morse
Alfred T. Haynes
Harry Fowler
Helen Bent Curtis
O. S. Fowler
Narrow Escape for Brakeman After Street Car Collision
John E. Lynch a brakeman on the shifter escaped serious harm when an auto truck swung around and struck him near the engine. He was thrown against the engine, injuring his right knee. Dr Edward Flaherty treated him and he was sent to his home in Fitchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Lynch
Lynch
Edward Flaherty
Fitchburg
New Year's Eve Ball at Middlesex Club in Colonial Hall
Announcement cards describe the annual concert and ball held Thursday evening Dec 1 in Colonial hall. Poole's orchestra of Boston will provide the music and glide dancing will predominate with the revival of the waltz two step schottische and galop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Club
Colonial Hall
Poole
Orchestra of
Boston
Tours to Major Cities Promoted by Kenneth H Damren
Kenneth H Damren promotes tours to New York Philadelphia and Washington D C with weekly February March April and May departures. He offers ten attractive booklets describing the tours and operates from a Boston office at 1107 Old South Building as he plans expeditions to California Gettysburg and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth H.damren
New York
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C
Mr. Damren
Damien
Boston
Old South Bldg
Quste
California
Gettysburg
South
Mrs George Brown Dies After Months of Illness
Mary Eliza Whitman Brown wife of George Brown died Friday at her Acton street home after an eight month illness. Born February 12 1844 in Stow area later part of Maynard she lived in Maynard except one year in Concord after marrying October 1 1874. She was a longtime Congregational church member and Sunday school teacher active in temperance and the IOGT and Maynard Woman's Club. Survived by her husband and daughter Mrs Irving Howe funeral held Sunday at 2 15 p m at Acton street home conducted by Rev Frederick N Rutan with a quartet. Burial Glenwood cemetery with out of town relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eliza
George Brown
Acton ‘St
Brown
Evans
Maynard
Congregational Church
Sudbury
Abel G. ‘Haynes
William B. Case
A. D. Holt
William C. Croft
John Wentworth
Gilbert M. Hawkes
Glenwood Cemetery
Attleboro Lodge Takes Gold Cup In Waltham Visit
Eighteen members of the Legal Assa bet lodge I C C F journeyed to Waltham Saturday to witness Attleboro and Waltham Gold degree staffs contesting for a gold cup. Judges named include W Turner J W Ownes Harold J Wentzell and George W Rockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legal Assabet Lodge
M. A
Waltham
Attleboro and Waltham
Attleboro Lodge
P. G. M. W. Turner
Fall River
J. W. Ownes D. G. M
New Bedford
Harold J. Wentzell P. C. S
Somerville
George W. Rockett P. T
P. P.P. G M. Brackett
Providence
R. 1
William Holt
John Coulter
Charles Spence
Joseph Schnair
Fred Axford
New Quarters for Bank in Haynes Block
L A Cheney and William Green wood plan alterations in the Haynes block store vacated by C H Persons. A partition with stairs will create a room for the Assabet Institutions with a grill and counter. The counter will run parallel to Main Street and a large back room will serve business needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Greenwood
Haynes Block
C. H. Persons
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Granite Works
Acton and
Summer Sts
Agnes Gibbons
Summer ST
Hinds
Dailtog
Ceteriae
South Acton Coal '& Lambet cc
P. Fletcher
Routh Acton
Mase
F.E. Taylor & CO
Nason and Summer Ste., Tel
Assabet Institution For Savings
Hibernians
Ww. C. T. U. Rummage Sale
Eaton’s Market
Nason Street
Quincy
R. S. Williams
Bedford St
Concord
the Wilson Lumber CO
Clarence McAuslan
Nason
George G. Keith
Jct
Tel
Con
Maynard, Mass
Royal Society
T. Simpson
Albion L. Millan
Sapasellor-at-La
State Street
Maca
Pelephe
Fort Hill
Mapipance
Acton Centre
Mass
Post Office
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