Maynard Aglow With Christmas Observance
Townwide Christmas observance fills homes with glow and outside lights. Community tree at Memorial Park centers carol singing led by church choirs amid multiple Masses and services across St. Bridget’s, St. Casmir’s, St. George’s, Methodist and Finnish Congregational churches with elaborate music programs and White Gift events.
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Memorial Park
Herbert
Ing
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Eason Cross
Methodist Church
Harriet Waylor
Endeavor Society
Haworth* League
Charles E Carroll
Hiram Park
Elsie Howard
Sunny Jim
Christ
William Boicourt
Congregational Church
Gavin Taylor
Hazel Hooper
Young Peoples Chorus
Bethlehem
Bthlehem
Muriel Crewe
Mmorial Park
Glendale St Lutherans Church
Victor Kotila
Immunity Celebration in Concord Christmas carolers brighten town
Carolers toured Concord on Christmas Eve visiting the Home for the Aged Emerson Hospital and the Deaconess Home of Aged Women. Electric lights and red green decor illuminated main streets as trees and porch lights glowed. The Acton High School junior class hosted a successful Christmas dance with music by the Swanee Actonians and strong student turnout.
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Concord
Emerson Hospital
Deaconess Home
Acton High School
Swanee Actonians
Hart Golden Anniversary Celebrated by Maynard Residents
Mr and Mrs George H Hart marked their 50th wedding anniversary at 36 Walnut Street Maynard on Christmas Day joined by three children Arthur Hart New London CT Mrs Albert Larkin Maynard and Mrs Herbert Estabrook Hudson plus fourteen grandchildren. The couple married in Manchester NH December 25 1877 and have lived in Maynard since 1882.
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Maynard
George H. Hart
Walnut Street
Manchester N. H
Arthur M. Hart
New London Ct
Albert E. Larken
Herbert Estabrook
Hudson
Mr. Hart
Portsmouth
N. H
Joseph B. Hart
Boone Light
Maine
J. Ben Hart
That City
Charles W
Cambridge
Oo Boat House
Harvard Colege
Hart
Board of Selectmen
Water Department
American Powder Company
Assabet Woolen Co
Charles A. Welchlodge
A. F
A.M
Magdalene Chapter
Royal Arcanum
Mens Fraternal League
Congregational Church
Iyynn
James Walters
Mary Moore
Lancaster
Frank Walters
Nashua N.H
Maynard Woman’s Club
Magdalene
Mizpah Rebeke
Lodge I. C. O. F
Ladies Benevolent Saiety
Nativity Pageant Presented by First Parish Children
Concord December 28 The Nativity was portrayed in a pageant by the older children of the Sunday School of the First Parish in the vestry of the Meeting House. Cast included Elizabeth Bosley Margaret Smith Richard Wheeler Bradford Robinson Stephen Crick Russell Smith Eric Smith and Whitney Cook. Elizabeth Johnson oversaw. The Sunday School Christmas party and tree followed.
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Concord
Meeting House
Elizabeth Bosley
Margaret Smith
Richard Wheeler
Bradford Robinson
Stephen Crick
Russell Smith
Eric Smith
Whitney Cook
Elizabeth Johnson
Wildey Night Observed by Maynard Lodge Honors Thomas Wildey
Maynard Lodge hosts Wildey Night on January 18 in honor of Thomas Wildey founder of the Order. An out of town lodge provides entertainment and a special recognition of older members. A visitation by the grand master and grand board of parGlue will occur February 1.
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Maynard Lodge
C. F
Wildey
Thomas Wildey
Grand Board of
Paragie
Youngsters Receive Skates for Christmas Cheer
Readable fragments show youngsters receiving skate gifts during Christmas, with notes of festive generosity and community support. Nonspecific wording suggests broad turnout and holiday spirit, but details on names, places, or organizations are unclear.
Warning to Veterans on Adjusted Compensation Applications
Warning to veterans to mail applications for adjusted compensation before January 1. Over 500,000 veterans have not yet applied, risking loss of benefits for families and later life. Blanks available at American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and U S Veterans Bureau offices.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
U. S. Vterans Bureau
Christmas Party at Eaton Hall High School Concord
Americanization classes held a largely attended Christmas party at Eaton Hall High School in Concord. Miss Emma Clahane directed the eight grade pupils from Peter Bulkeley School in a play and musical numbers. A nativity tableau, songs, and a Christmas tree followed with dancing and refreshments provided by the Concord Woman's Club.
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Concord
Eaton Hall
Mr.Johansen
Denaro
Amendolia
Curro
Sablone
Velug Bregoli
Eglia Pedineikie
Colauri
Francesco Denaro
Mallstrom
Justi
James Rizzitano
Tony Faricelli
Peter Grauhaug
Antonangeli
John Sablone
Anna Fraticelli
Velma Bregoli
Frances Sablone
Harold D. Chittim
Harvey Wheeler School
Concord Junction
Vermont Red Cross appeals for flood relief funds
A December 1927 letter from J P Galleher, chairman of the Vermont Red Cross, thanks Mrs. Litchfield for aid to flooded districts. It notes ample clothing on hand but requests monetary donations for flood relief and mentions Governor John E Weeks endorsing the appeal. A check from Mrs. Litchfield’s Maynard Red Cross is promised by January 1.
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Litchfield
National “Red Cross
Red Cross
Vermont
American Red Cross
Montpelier
J. P. Galleher
John E. Weeks
Maynard Red Cross
Vermont Red Cross
Sudbury Village Homes Gleam With Electric Lights
In Sudbury many village houses were attractively lit with electric lights during a festive evening, creating a bright display as residents enjoyed the illumination on the night. The scene captures a communal celebration of local electricity adoption and neighborhood pride.
Maynard High School Celebrates Dual Holiday Parties
About 175 freshmen and sophomores held a Christmas party in the auditorium with a large evergreen tree, gifts under ten cents, and candy. Santa handed out presents while Principal Furber received a desk clock. The following evening juniors and seniors held another party with gifts, ice cream, and dancing, ending at eleven o'clock.
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Charles Wetherbee
Summer Street
Rls
Veryone
Santa
Phillip Wilson
Furber
R. Furber
Tamborn
Pups of Concord Jct Enjoy Christmas Party at Harvey Wheeler
Four hundred pupils from Harvey Wheeler and West Concord Schools gathered Friday at the Harvey Wheeler School assembly hall for a Christmas party. Principal Chittim led the program with grade teachers assistance. The event featured a large decorated tree and candy bags for each child, plus songs recitations and Act 2 of the Birds Christmas Carol by Miss Reynolds eighth grade class.
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Harvey Wheeler
West Concord
Santa
Harvey Wheeler School
Chittim
Miss. Reynolds
Mary
Elizabeth Sheehan
Alice Lee
Mary Helen Sheehan
Mary Williams Sheehan
Margaret White
John Hannon
Daniel Frawley
Edward McCaffrey
Ronald Frizzle
Forrest Higgins
Pilgrim Club Hosts Weston Dance for Roland Cutter Guests
The Pilgrim Club in Weston entertained guests Roland Cutter Isadore Cutter Philip Way Nancy Way and Barbara Way at their Friday dance. The Mem ney church presented the Pageant of Christmas on Christmas night to a large appreciative audience.
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Roland
Isadore Cutter
Philip
Nancy
Barbara Way
Pilgrim Club
Weston
Memney Church
Last Rites for N Ellis Richardson in Concord
N Ellis Richardson longtime Concord resident died suddenly while skating on Tower's Pond in high winds. He was born November 26 1893 in Concord and lived in Lexington with his sister before his death. He served in the U S Navy in World War I and worked for Old Colony Trust Boston and Remington Rand in Boston. He leaves two brothers Malcolm and Robert and a sister. Funeral services were held at his sister's home in Lexington conducted by Rev Slocomb.
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Concord
N. Ellis Richardson
Richardson
Lexington
J. Chester Hutchin
Charles S. Richardson
Florida
Mr. Richardson
Charles S
Lucy (Reynolds) Richardson
Lexington High School
Golony Trust Company
Boston
Remington Rand Business Service, Inc
Library Bureau
United States Navy
Corinthian Lodge
A. F
A. M
Unitarian Laymen’s League
Concord County Club
James J. Mansfield
American Legion
River Street
Malcolm Richardson
Watertown
Robert L. Richardson
New York City
J. Chester Hutchinson
Pelham Road
Edwin M. Slocomb
Yuletide Revels In Merrie England at Veterans Building
Five centuries of Christmas customs and music are depicted by Concord High School pupils under Miss Gertrude Rideout. The staged sequences show a fifteenth century manor hall with Lord of the Manor, Mummers, Saint George, and Father Christmas. The High School Orchestra under Mr. Hudspeth provides the score as students receive flowers. Harry Dee stood in briefly as Father Christmas.
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Concord
Yuletide
Merrie England
Veterans Building
Merry
Old England
Pupi'l
Concord High School
Gertrude H. Rideout
M. A. Lewis
M. Verini
England
R. N. Hudspeth
Pideout
St. George
Danny Keyes
Miss Rideout
Harry Dee
Father Christmas
William Krukanis
Saint George
Roy Jacobs
Alan Kellock
Doctor
John Jagling
Henry. Peterson
John. Sullivan
Daniel Kelley
Franklin Prescott
Ralph Macone
Carol Singers
Agnes
Collins
Theodora Blodgett
Edith Hughes
Claire Pageau
Mary W. Sheehan
Luceba Brigham
Peter Ri Sturtette Karl
Atey Mer
Helen Deacon
Bureson Mirovers
Barbara Aeshisen
Elena “Hayes
Wiksin Emme Pedinelli
Maergaret’Sheehan
Hall
Aera
John Stainer
Sir John Stainer
Joseph
Charles Kingsley
Robert E. Austin
Cecil J. Sharpe
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Enk
Maynard Aglow
Salvation Army
White Guild
The
Hills
Bridget’s
Edward F Crow
Les Donahue
A Hilferthoir
Richard Hil
Joseph 1
James AB Farrell
O'Donnell
Marjorie Hilard
A Hilferty
Joseph Din
Irene O’donnell
James B Tll
A A Hilferty
Wsualhouy
Crowley
St Casmir’s
John Dzick
Chris
St. Bridchurch
First Parish
Sudbury
Trinity Parish
Herbert B. Smith
Georges. Keyes
Hans W. Miller
George Root
Martha Chase
Smith O. Dexter
Guy G. Fernald
Smith O. Dexter, Jr
Martha ‘Chase
Eileen Buland
C. Hayden Whitney, Jr
Mary Smith
Master Miller
Episcopal Mission
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Dexter
Bertha Graves
Dramatis Person
John Wayte
John Martinson
Janet Wayte
Dorothy Peterson
Mary Wayte
Mary Harlow
Peter Wayte
Norman Spencer, Jr
Joan Wayte
Betty Beckwelt
Wayte
Jennie Beccosky
Clare deGrey
Evelyn Rogers
Robert deGrey
Norman Scherer
Alice Scrope
Helen Venti
Edith Crispin
Christine McAuley
Miles Crispin
Donald Smith
Romeo di Cicco
Irene Heinz
Elizabeth Dempsey
John Robinson
Albert Bertelsen
Robert Tompkins
William
Robert Bygrave
Henry
Julian Tolman
Andrew
Carl Pearson
Martha
Edith Rogers
Robin Wood
Huntsman
Robert Snyder
Wat Hogge
Daniel Wiles
Rachell
Snell
Anne Root
Daniel Keyes
Cecil J. Name
St. Mary's
Chester Edral
Ge So
Rideout
Marion Bartlett
Ruth Emmons
Ruby Yount
Loomis
Ada Harms
Anne
Philip Willia
George Eggleton
Robert
Dal Mildred Witherell
Ruth Wiggins
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