Concord News Roundup From Derby Street to Grange Events
Local notes report Ward elected to a deacon committee and occupancy moves on Derby Street. Atlantic visits, Christmas tree at Annursnac Grange, new alarm boxes in district 2, a garden of pansies at Otis Forbush, and Miss Helen Logan recovering from surgery are among several community items. A gym accident at Concord High injures Robert Crossley but timely X rays show healing prospects. Ted Ederardson's furlough and the Tea Party anniversary observance at Old South Church are also noted along with families displaced by a recent fire and Thomas Williams visiting from Milton.
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Comrate
W. J. Ward
Ralph P. Hosmer
United Ish War Veterans
Alex M Ne
Derby Street
Thomas Amert
Misa Cecelia Reilig
Mrs. J Hall
Atlantic
Peter Libby
Lowell
Annursnac Grange Farm
Highland
Willi Road
Acré
Otis Forbush
Commonwealth Avenue
Brie Carlson
Cottage Street
Robert Crossley
Concord
High School
Helen Logan
Deaconess Hospital
Miss Logan
Ted Ederardsen
U. S
Utah
Boston
Hampton Roads
Panama
Cuba
Andrew Ederardson
F. H. Rideout
Massachusetts Society
Old South Church
Duren
Thomas Williams
Milton
A. Williams
Samuels and Marshall Mentioned in New Hampshire Christmas Tale
The brief item references Mr. Samuels of Wakefield and Thomas Marshall in connection with a Christmas holiday scene in New Hampshire.
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Mate
Mr. Samuels
Wakefield
Thomas Marshall
New Hampshire
Finns in America A snapshot of Finnish settlement and impact
The Boston Globe clip cites 1920 census figures of 149 824 Finns born in Finland in the United States with likely 226 000 including U S born children. It notes early arrival via Sweden to near Wilmington Delaware in 1687 and Civil War service by Finns. It highlights significant 1880s 90s immigration and Finland born miners in Michigan's upper peninsula.
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America
Boston Globe
United States
Finlad
Sweden
Wilmington
Del
John Morton
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Norway
Sudbury Grange Hosts Annual Christmas Tree Event
Sudbury reports the Grange held its annual Christmas tree last evening and notes the Methodist Sunday School Christmas tree event is planned for Monday.
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The
Grange
Methodist Sunday
Local notes and cemetery group officers listed
A fragment mentions a Framingham operation for appendicitis at Union Avenue and Ming Gertrude Stone, plus Fr. F. Dec. 14 meeting at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery association. Officers named include President Frank F. Gerry Vice President Edwin A. Powers Secretary Treasurer John C. Hall Superintendent Samuel Nets Auditor Fred A. Hayer Executive committee S. D. Perry F. R. Bent and Fred J. Clark.
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I Mra
L. E
John C. Hall
Samuel Nets
Fred A. Hayer
S. D. Perry
F.R. Bent
Fred J. Clark
Lowell Guests Attend Weekend Socials
Mr. and Mrs. Armond Barlow and Miss Fannie Bownie of Lowell were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tucker. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hamlin and daughter Ruby attended the Handel and Hayden Society Messiah performance at Symphony Hall Sunday afternoon.
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Armond Barlow
Fannie Bownie
Lowell
Joseph Tucker
Wilbur Hamlin
Ruby
The
Handel and Hayden Society
Symphony Hall
Hunt Nichols wed at home in Sudbury Centre
Last Sunday at 6 30 p m Mrs Jillian Goodnow Hunt and Mr Fred Nichols were united in marriage by Rev Ida C hul l in at the home of Mr Nichols They will reside here after a month long honeymoon.
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Jillian Goodnow Hunt
Fred Nichols
Ida C. Huliin
Hunt
Sudbury Centre
Nichols
South Sunbury
South Sudbury
Three good guessers share $20 prize
Fred A. Creighton on Main Street awarded a $20 prize for the nearest squash seed guess. J W Shaw guessed 453, Miss Burroughs of West Acton and Miss Fors of Maynard both guessed 445. The squash contained 454 seeds.
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Fred A. Creighton
Main Street
J. W. Shaw
Miss Burroughs
Miss Fors
Maynard
Holiday Shopping Crowds Fill Maynard Stores
Shoppers swarm Maynard stores with holiday crowds growing each night as Christmas nears. Window displays attract attention and merchants report strong business, though most buying still ahead.
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Maynard
Locals Advocate In Maynard For Profitable Shopping
Shoppers and merchants voice support for Maynard stores offering quality merchandise at favorable prices to boost in town profits. Local residents argue price efficiency and value make buying locally advantageous during the current season.
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Maynard
Christmas rush at Maynard post office as carriers toil
The Maynard post office faces a Christmas surge with parcel post and first class mail stacking up. Carriers work with heavy loads, delivering once on Christmas Day to enjoy dinner at home, while residents express appreciation with gifts. A cold snap hits 12 degrees above zero, slowing clothing sales but boosting heavy coat demand.
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Maynard
Ihia
Creeley Report Reflects Mixed Recovery After Shock
Dr. Cowles states William Creeley is in very good bodily health but has suffered a substantial nervous shock following his injuries. Creeley’s injuries are healing rapidly, yet full recovery will take some time due to the general shock to his system.
Christmas Program by Fifth and Sixth Graders at Southboro
Pupils of the fifth and sixth grades under Miss Mary Finn will present a Christmas entertainment this afternoon in the assembly hall. Nearly every child in both grades will take part in the program. A short sketch will be performed.
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Southboro
Mary Finn
Assembly Hall
Seventh Grade Dickens Christmas Carol Play at School
Pupils of the seventh grade present Dickens Christmas Carol under Miss Francis Brown with other festive acts by eighth graders directed by Miss Madden. Each room decorates a Christmas tree Thursday afternoon and the high school holds a tree ceremony with presents. Carols, dancing, and refreshments follow.
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Dicken
Francis Brown
Mias oCertraude Madden
Judge Fowler to Qualify as Tailor
Westboro, Dec. 18. Joseph Bodreau of Northboro sought a Benedict ceremony and visited Toro Tailoring Co. to hire two tuxedo suits, one for Bodreau and one for his best man. The two outfits were provided for ten dollars under a repurchase plan.
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Westboro
Joseph Bodreau
Northboro
Benedict
Toro Tailoring Co
Bodreau
Wedding Parties Recalled Tuxedo Suit Dispute
In First District Court John Torre of a tailoring company testified about a taxicab incident involving Liam Fowler. Fowler claimed a tear in a tuxedo and sought 25 dollars in damages after paying 10 dollars for the use of the suit the same afternoon. Judge Fowler noted the suit may have been worn by others and the dispute centered on condition and damages.
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First District Court
John Torre
Liam Fowler
Bodrell
Torte Co
Fowler Coatinw
Boston Catholic Dispute Sparks Truckers Plan
A Boston shipyard executive backs a petition to form a carriage plan for Catholic district needs. The move aims to establish a Catholic district with the archbishop as the central authority and a proposed board to oversee truck services in the area.
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Jamm
Sudbury
Nicholas—Hunt
Aeaker
Carpenter Stores
Marlboro
Framingham Hudson
Sawm
P. O
WM. Creeley
Fowler
George
Dougall
Employchsamship Company
Senate
Bostor
Ation
Newell's Orchestra OF Marlboro
Newell’s Orchestra OF Marlboro
Mainewood
Wm. H Obrien
Tel
Dopse Brrottherrs
F. O. B. Detroit
Vialle Motor CO
Walden St
Mass
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