Concord Muniletpa Light Plant shut by Supreme Court ruling
Massachusetts Supreme Court full bench rules that a municipally owned power company may not lawfully sell appliances under the statute governing municipal light plants. The decision reverses Judge Marcus Morton of the Superior Court and stems from a petition filed by eighteen Concord citizens.
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Parish Social Marks Silver Anniversary
The Maynard parish launches its silver anniversary year with a Saturday social and dance at Casimir's parish hall as a reunion for older members. A February bazaar and Armistice Day events will mark the year with services, entertainments, and a tribute to Pastor Rev. John S. Dziek, in place since the church’s dedication.
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Armisti
John S. Dziek
Irish A C elects officers for coming year
The Irish A C elected Roland Chidley president John Zaleska vice president Joseph Bukacz secretary Frank Silkonis treasurer John Sidorovich sergeant at arms and Alexander Kavalchuck reporter The club has renovated its Sudbury street rooms and aims for an athletic social season with a basketball team ready to play Mohawks or other local teams.
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Maynard
Irish A. C
Roland Chidley
John Zaleska
Joseph Bukacz
Frank Silkonis
John Sidorovich
Alexander Kavalchuck
Sudbury Street
Irish AC
Coining of the term communism in Paris circles
The word communism first appeared in secret revolutionary groups in Paris during 1834 to 1839 as a coined label for their ideas and aims.
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Secret Revolutionary Societies of
Paris
Finnish Folk To Mark 300th Anniversary
The Finnish community plans a 300th anniversary of Finnish settlement in the United States with roots traced to Maryland. Local Finnish residents recall a farmer once owned land now part of Philadelphia. The committee includes Jacob Laurila Rev George Kopponen Oscar Grandell Matti Héinenen Mrs Benjamin Tuikka Hugo Kolander Andrew Heskkari and Matti Sironen.
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Maynard
Maryland
Philadelphia
Jacob Laurila
George Kopponen
Oscar Grandell
Matti Héinenen
Benjamin Tuikka
Hugo Kolander
Andrew Heskkari
Matti Sironen
Acton Citizens Caucus to Nominate Town Officers
The annual Citizens Caucus will meet in Town Hall Monday at 7 45 PM to nominate candidates for town offices. George S Bram an chairman of the Board of Selectmen, not seeking reelection due to time constraints. Rumors of opposition for Warren Jones and Dr George H Tuttle on the Board of Health. Alan B Frost vacancy in constables. Welfare Board succession planned with three retiring members. Bertram D Hall not seeking candidacy. Carl Backman and Frank S Bramas expected to seek reelection.
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Citizens
George S. Braman
Board of Selectmen
Warren Jones
George H. Tuttle
Board of Health
Alan B. Frost
Welfare Board
Bertram D. Hall
Carl & Backman
Frank S. Bramas
Grange Keepsakes and Contests Highlight Meeting
Maynard Grange held a varied program at Grange hall Thursday night. Prizes for keepsake collection went to Mrs Mary Powers Mrs Mary Lawson and Mrs Annie Mayde. Photographs of members with twenty five or more years were shown. Hazel Bumpus won the guessing contest. A poem contest was won by Mrs Annie Floyd and Mrs Mary Lawton.
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Maynard Grange
Grange Hall
Mary Powers
Mary Lawson
Annie Mayde
Hazel Bumpus
Annie Floyd
Mary Lawton
Grange
Leslie W. Sins
Concord Street
May Jones
Mr. Simg
Phyllis Savikoski
Anne Daclos
Maynard Woman's Club to Host Tufts Official Guest
The February meeting of the Maynard Woman's Club will be held Tuesday afternoon February 9. Professor George S. Miller Secretary of the Tufts College Faculty will speak on Currentvents. Music and refreshments follow the talk.
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Tufts College
Thankful note for kindness after bereavement
We express our appreciation to all who were kind to us during our recent bereavement and for the beautiful flowers. Miss Celestine Klufts Adolph Klufts Charles Klufts.
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Celestine Klufts
Adolph Klufts
Charles Klufts
Miss Roberta Carlson Hosts Eighth Birthday Party
Roberta Carlson celebrated her eighth birthday Saturday at home on 115 Walthan Street. Guests included Ann Marie Morton Barbara Carlson Jean Molivar Barbara Rowse Helen Morin Helen Novick Veronica Novick Marjorie Crowe and Elizabeth Jones with games music and refreshments.
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Roberta Carlson
Albert Carlson
Walthan. Street
Ann Marie Morton
Barbara Carlson
Jean Molivar
Barbara Rowse
Helen Morin
Helen
Veronica Novick
Marjorie Crowe
Elizabeth Jones
Entertain Grand Officers At Odd Fellows Hall
Members of Winona Rebekahs held a bazaar at Odd Fellows hall last week with tables for miscellaneous articles food candy ghabs and a rummage sale. A baked bean and salad supper followed at 6 30 pm for a large crowd, then an entertainment program directed by Mrs Levi W Perkins featured short plays by Boxboro and Acton Granges.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Levi W. Perkins
Grand Lodge
Boxboro Grange
Lowell
Dorchester
Millig
Margaret Starling died in Lawrence in 78th year
Mrs Margaret Starling formerly of Maynard and widow of Maynard resident, died Thursday in Lawrence aged about 77. She leaves a son and three daughters. Funeral held Saturday, body brought to Maynard for burial in Glenwood cemetery family lot.
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Margaret Starling
Lawrence
Glenwood
Veteran Raymond C Bezan son buried with VFW rites
Sergt Joseph T Léon Post 3163 VFW assisted in burial rites for Raymond C Bezan son at South Cemetery Boxboro. Bezan son died in a Vermont veteran's hospital at 87 after serving in Battery EB 102nd Field Artillery 26th Division and earning the Purple Heart. He enlisted April 15 1917 and was discharged April 5 1919 in five major campaigns.
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Joseph T. Léon
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Needham Post
South Cemetery
Boxboro
Bezanson
Veteran’s Hospital
Vermont
Fort Devens
Veteran’s of Foreign Wars
Worcester
Mass
102Nd Field Artillery
Sanitarium Definition Distinguishes Care Focus
The article defines sanitarium as an establishment treating patients with intensive care, while a sanatorium is described as promoting overall health and well being. It contrasts treatment intensity with health preservation goals.
Mrs. E. F. Waite Dies in Acton at 84
Mrs. Ella Frances Casley Waite passed away at her son Erick Waite’s home on School Street Acton. Born in Concord she would have been 85. Her sister Inez Allen at Emerson Hospital is gravely ill. Private services were held at Joseph Dee undertaking parlor in Concord with A W Witwer conducting. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord.
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Ella Frances
Casley) Waite
Erick Waite
School Street
Acton
Waite
Concord
Inez Allen
Emerson Hospital
Allen
Joseph Dee
A W. Witwer
Memorial Church Social and Sing at Town Hall
South Sudbury residents are invited to a Memorial Church social and food sale at the Town Hall Friday afternoon. A community sing directed by Lyle Green follows that evening at 7:45. The Red Cross begins a ten lecture first aid course with the first session set for Thursday February 4 at the Town Hall. Mrs. Fred Stone has returned home in good health after a brief hospital stay. Miss Mabel Stewart of Malden visited George Adams and Mr and Mrs Roger Adams last week.
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Town Hall
Lyle Green
Red Cross
Fred Stone
Marlboro Hospital
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Malden
George’. Adams
Roger Adama
Isobel Bernhard Engaged to Walter Av Kitan
Mrs. Bernhard announces the engagement of her daughter Isobel to Walter Av Kit an, son of Mr. and Mrs Gebrid meta of 14 Falmouth Road West Newton.
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Stone
Isobel
Walter Av Kitan
Gebrid Meta
Falmouth Road
Newton
Old Folks concert and ball at White Cross Guild
A capacity audience attended the White Cross Guild Old Folks concert and ball at the school auditorium. The program featured entertainment, whist, dancing, and a parade of old time costumes. Prizes went to Ruth Moynihan for prettiest dress and Catherine Murray for most comic. many individuals received whist prizes, with organization by Miss Mary Doyle and helpers.
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Catherine Murray
Mary Doyle
Catherine McArdle
Esther Adams
Margaret Claflin
Henry Weir
Nan Sealey
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Amy Ebrayden
Dorothy Garlick
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May Sullivan
Margaret Curley
Sarah King
Mildred Zaniewski
Marion Ledgard
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