Christmas Pageant and Evening Classes Celebrate in Concord
Pupils from multiple Misses groups rehearsed dramatic scenes titled The Christmas Stock and The Spirits the Thing with characters such as Carlos Maculan Ruth-Edwardson and various named pupils. The night included a Christmas Eve in Santa's workshop program with carols, clowns, and a Little Choir. Evening classes at the Cord School held a Christmas celebration with piano and banjo music, community singing, a Christmas tree, gifts, and refreshments coordinated by Mrs. White and Mrs. Di Salvatore with tree by Pietro Di Salvatore.
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Harvey Wheel- West Concord Ce
Deere
Mary Hartnett
Louize C
Miss Pitkin
Little ‘Choir
Dbetween
Charin
Santa
Carlos Maculan
Ruth - Edwardson
Dinah
Lawrence
Pierre
Robert Car
Robert Butcher
Symmes
Peterson
Rt. Sargent
Joseph Viscariello Damon
McCauley
Rich McCabe
Dog
Joseph Mchy
Cat
Lillian McClellan
Nay
Henry Damon
Miss Harnett
Jences Vignonl
Richard Cotter
Steph Thurston
Jean Boa
Partip Yauaethoor
James Avelaon
Frank Vistariel
Beatrice Layo
Mar Te Man
Edward Siman
Briso
Littie Chofr
John Uayne
Clangusar
Botmo
Catherine Murphy
Wad
Rherege Milot
Ariene Jonity
Mary. Dumas
Nere
Teresé White
Jennie di Salvatore
Velina Bregoli
Pietro di Salvatore
Herbert B. Hosmer
Stolen Car Crash Links Sudbury Police and State Patrol
Sudbury police and State Patrol officers rushed after two youths who fled a stolen car following a head on collision with another vehicle. The crash occurred near Seneca Hall of Ty and left both cars badly damaged. One driver was injured. the other occupants escaped into nearby woods and were not found by morning. Investigators pursued leads and hospital conditions were monitored as the search continued.
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Sudbury
Ingham Barracks
Orane
Seston
Cff
Seneca Hall of
Chef
Hall
Rands
Morse
Sugbury
Parish School Christmas Party
The First Parish hosted a Christmas party for church children on Monday afternoon. Rich Teenman supervised the event with a supper and a small gift from the tree for each child.
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Unger
Richteenman
Final Rainbow Auction Set for January 6 at Waltham Hall
Maynard Charles Warren, Johnson Pharmacy manager, announces the final Rainbow Auction will be held January 6 at Waltham Street hall. A $100 pot will go to the local military organization with the most Rainbow money. The events began eighteen months ago and many households hold funds. Merchants involved include Johnson Pharmacy, W B Case & Son, Gruber Bros Furniture, Jersey Creamery, and MacPherson Hardware.
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Maynard
Charles Warren
Johnson Pharmacy
Waltham Street Hall
W. B. Case & Son
Gruber Bros Furniture
Jersey, Creamery
MacPherson Hardware Store
Missionary Miss Adams Visits South Sudbury Host
Miss Alice Adams, a missionary in Japan for thirty five years, is the guest of Mrs Waldo Stone of South Sudbury. She is taking a year off to recover health after strain from her work and has received many government honors. After the leave she will resume duties in Japan before retirement.
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Alice Adams
Japan
Waldo Stone
South Sudbury
Miss Adams
Thomas Todd Re-elected President of Concord Home Association
Thomas Todd was re-elected president of the Association of Concord's Home for the Aged. Mrs Charles B Brown and Judge Edward B Caiger were named vice presidents, with Miss Marion B Keyes as secretary and Harrion J Barrett as treasurer.
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Thomas Todd
Association
Concord
Charles B Brown
Edward B Caiger
Marion B Keyes
Harrion J Barrett
New Year's Day Masses at St Bernard’s Church
New Year's Day masses were announced for Sunday at St Bernard's church with services at 7 and 8 o'clock.
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St. Bernard’s Church
Concord Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary
Concord residents Richard B. McSweeney and his wife marked their 25th wedding anniversary at their 402 Main Street home. McSweeney, a federal public information officer and former school superintendent, later served as parole clerk for 42 years. Messages arrived from many friends including F. Jutias and Margaret Meweeney.
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Concord
Richard B. McSweeney
Boston
Abumrs
witSweeney
Main Street
Seir
Ourcaldren
Maynard
McSweeney
Schoor
Massachusetts Keformayry
F . Jutias
Margaret Meweeney
Theeeney
Unclear OCR fragment notes family travels and wedding
fragmentary article mentions Haven Connecticut location changes from Concord and a tour with Cari R Hay aboard a West coast broadcast amid a long marriage and numerous descendants including great grandchildren.
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Ath Haven
Conn
Concord
West Ceecast
Five Concord Churches Hold Christmas Special Services
Concord churches marked Christmas with varied services. The Methodist Episcopal church held an early 6 30 service led by Rev George G Hughes, including a sermon and carols. Trinity Episcopal conducted two morning services with Holy Communion led by Rev Smith Owen Dexter. Norwegian Evangelical Free Church saw a forenoon service by Rev Olaf M Johnson with music by Mrs John Swenas and Mrs John Cahill. Catholic churches at Concord Centre and West Concord reported large Mass attendances, with a midnight Mass at West Concord.
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Concord
Methodist’ Episcopal Church
George G. Hughes
Trinity Episcopal Church
Smith Owen Dexter
Norwegian Evangelical Free Church
Olaf M Johnson
John Swen
John Cahill
St Bérnard’s Catholic Church
Concord Centre
Our Lady Help of Christians’ Church
West Concord
Tere
Concord High Alumni Dance Draws Many for Holiday Reunion
Concord High School Alumni Association held the second dance of the season in the high school auditorium. Alumni home from college for the holidays attended a jolly reunion with George Smith's orchestra providing lively rhythm. Vice President Maurice McWal ter Jr chaired the Way committee, assisted by President Maude Tompkins, Mary Dalton, and Robert Ferran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord High School Alumni Association
George Smith
Maurice McWalter, Jr
Maude Tompkins
Mary Dalton
Robert Ferran
Woman's Club Guest Night Opens New Year
The West Conned Woman's Club hosts annual Guest Night at Odd Fellows Hall at 8 p m on New Year’s night. Performers Orely Melville Donald K Gifford and Rev Alfred W Stone render entertainment while Mrs Herbert L Day leads refreshments.
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Woman's Club
Odd Fellows Hall
Orely Melville
Donald K. Gifford
Alfred W. Stone Sololat
Herbert “L. Day
Departure pledge for better service in new year
The note expresses hope and a pledge to provide improved service, aiming to make the new year truly happy. It conveys a commitment to continuing efforts and delivering on promised quality for readers of the town weekly.
Local committee meeting notes set for January 11 dedication
An oral committee presided over a largely enthusiastic gathering with five organizations in attendance. Committees named include sanitation, publicity, and cornerstone, with members such as Mrs Lydia Raymond and Roger Poole. The next meeting is scheduled for January 11 to report progress and set a dedication date.
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Lydia Raymond
Bank
George H. Clark
Statewide drive cuts deaths in six months in Massachusetts
Boston reports six month totals show a net reduction of two fatalities from the prior year while the first half rose by 19 deaths. The November contest period saw 15 accidents and a rate of 22.39 per 100 000 hours with 402 fleets and 3 148 245 hours. Notable group winners include Suburban Gas and Electric of Revere Barrett Co Springfield Converse Coal Worcester Hall Co Brockton Manning Boston Brockelman Worcester H B Church Truck Norwood Pittsfield Yellow Cab Worcester Bus Co Billerica.
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Boston
Régistry of
Motor Vehicles
Fultafores
Chusetts
Governor's Committees
Encoun
Tikere
Fracomes
Suburban Gas and Electric Company
Revere
Barrett Co
Converse Coal Company
Springfield
Wakter Coal & Ice Co
Worcester
E. C. Hall Company
Brockton
Joseph P.manning Company
Brockelman Brothers, Inc
H. B. Church
South Sudbury Blacksmith Chinn Dies After Long Career
South Sudbury mourns Philip Chinn a blacksmith for over 25 years who died Saturday December 26 at the Masonic Home in Shrewsbury. A private service was held at the home of his daughter Mrs Charles Richardson in Sudbury with Rev E C Whiting officiating. Delegates from Charles A Welch Lodge Masuns in Maynard and the American Workmen of Waltham attended. Interment was in Mt Wadsworth cemetery. He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs Charles Richardson of Sudbury and Mrs Fred Gerdner of Waltham.
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Sudbury
Philip Chinn
Shrewsbury
Chas. Richerdson
Chas. Richardson
Fred Gerdner
Waltham
Mir and Mrs Roy Gray Visit Relatives During Holidays
Mir and Mrs Roy Gray visited relatives over the holidays, sharing time with family members and catching up on news and events.
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Mir
Roy Gray
Election of Town Officers in Maynard
Maynard announces the annual town officer election for Monday February 8. Independent candidates must file nomination papers with the Registrars of Voters by January 22, then with the town clerk by January 28. Nomination certificates from party caucuses are due by January 27. Registrars will meet January 12 19 and 27 in the Selectmen's rooms. The Registrars are Frank E H Sanderson town clerk Nomas Usher and John Brayden.
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Maynard
Lord of Registrars of Voters
Selectmen’s Rooms
Board of Registrars of Voters
Frank EH
Sanderson
Nomas Usher
Nee
John Brayden
Concord Benefit Dance Aims to Raise Distress Funds
Concord volunteers campaign house to house to invite all citizens to support a grand benefit dance at the State Armory on Friday January 8. Proceeds fund relief efforts while entertainment promises lively music by an acclaimed unemployed orchestra and a spirited, social evening.
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Concord
Concern Lodge of Odd Fellows
State Armory
Concord Homes Note Christmas
Miss Mary Chamberlin and her Girl Scouts visited Concord's Home for the Age at 32 Walden Street bringing potted plants to five elderly residents. A Christmas tree party followed, with carol singing and refreshments. The Deaconess Home for Aged Women held a Christmas party by the Deaconess Aid Society with gifts, a message from Rev. Dr. William Shaw, and a turkey dinner for 26 residents.
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Concord
Chris
Walden Street
Mary Chamberlin
Deaconess Home For
Deaconess Aid Society
William Shaw
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Arlington
George N. Smith
Christmas Day at Massachusetts Reformatory West Concord
At the Massachusetts Reformatory in West Concord 960 prisoners joined a Christmas program directed by Supt Charles T Judge. Fourteen prisoners were paroled and a special mass was held at 6 30 am with music by a prisoner choir. A midday dinner followed by yard liberty and a prison band concert rounded out the day.
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West Concord
Massachusetts Reformatory
Charles T Judge
Walter F Donahué
Our Lady Help of Christians” Church
Robert W Carter
Reformatory
Maynard Men Organize Chamber of Commerce
Robert Jameson former Marlborough Gas and Electric executive and past chamber leader gave an inspiring talk on the purpose and potential of a Maynard Chamber of Commerce at a meeting attended by over seventy men from industrial mercantile and professional groups. The two hour talk concluded with plans to form a local chamber.
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Robert Jameson
Malborough & Hudson Gas Company
Marlborough Electric Company
Marlboro Chamber of Commerce
Industri
Industrial rebound seen at Assabet Mills Maynard
Reports from Maynard indicate improving industrial conditions with many workers recalled to Assabet Mills. Over 20 employees are at work and new hires are expected daily as carding and spanning departments resume operations.
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Maynard
Assabet Mills
Cee
Maynard Christmas Dinner Aids Townsfolk Across Maynard
The Maynard Textile Council held a Christmas dinner for 80 at Parker street hall with three seatings and 140 toy packages for children. Dinners delivered to homes included turkeys and vegetables, funded by local donations and mill workers. Elks and White Cross Guild distributed baskets and meals, while welfare workers ensured all residents were cared for on Christmas Day.
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Maynard
Arge
Maynard Textile Council
Parker Street Hall
Joseph ‘White
Textile Council
Cornelius Murphy
Harold Lyons
Patrick Lannigan
Cil
Assabet Mil Clals
Citizens Committee
Community Gift Carnival awards announced with prizes
The Christmas Eve carnival awarded gifts to residents including Carl C. Flint radio or oil burner, Anna Simeone coal, Virginia Gervin electric flat iron, Legod H. Cram Wes Acton flour, and Mary Byron coffee notables. Several other locals received items such as cigars, canned goods, and stationery from area merchants.
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South
Owhs Village
Finney and Hot
Maynard and Acton Oil Co
Moore
George H. Reed
South Acton Coat and Lumber Co
J. J. Marching
iLowden’s and
McGuire
Carl C. Flint
L .M. Crocker
Acton
Anna Simeone
Virginia Gervin
Mary Byron
Mary Dr'sccit
Maynard
Joel Panasvicke
Bibridge L. Wheeler
George L. Janvrin
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C. H.S
Pher
Henry C. Rice
Concord Homes
Chamber OF Commerce
Robert H. Jameson
Marlboro
Assab 1
Acton Merchants
Turkey
Cynthia Price
EB. Z. Stanley
Bebe
Aigar
C. Munson
M.a. & F Very
Wilard Sylvia
C Gary
George H. Kimoal
Uileon
Kachrya iLowne
Isaac Hinks
M. B. Prescott
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