Maxwell Street figures and a vanished book
Fragmentary reminiscences recount Bisno the sweatshop economist and others around Maxwell Street. References to Jane Addams, an unfinished book project, and a publisher’s reply follow a tale of 1929 ruin and literary aspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Isno
Russia
Erasmus
Philjophers
Maxwell Street
Tia
Bisno
Jane Addams
Reba
Chicago
Tio
Dae
Heltia
Rue de Tournon
Ris
Aga List
Power
Diary Diary of Mrs Miller Reveals Early 1800s New England Travel
The Middlesex County Historical Survey copies a diary by Mrs Bleeaker of Albany who traveled by carriage in 1838 to Pittsfield Holyoke Mt Holyoke Amherst and Boston. Her notes describe Mount Auburn Faneuil Hall the State House and Bunker Hill as well as early rail travel and city streets. The project preserves material from Rev Sutherland Douglass and letters, with copies to libraries and the Library of Congress for researchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Cente
Sudbury ‘Road
County Historical’ Survey
Holyoke
Armory
Springfield
Worcester
Boston
da Tremont
Mount Aublrn
Mount Auburn
Bostonians
Massachusetts Horticultural
Legislative Chamber
State House
Bunker Hill
Concord
Library’ Congress
Washington
Middlesex i
Alaris Mars
Uli Peco
Fever Five Ne Ver Fever
A brief health update notes five individuals recovering from fever with wishes for a speedy recovery. Names and locations are not provided in the fragment.
Old Concord Sevensy Meeting Elects Delegates to State Conference
The Old Concord sevensy gathering elected Miss Virginia Sanderson as vice regent and Miss Clara Outler as regent. Delegates to the State Conference in March include Miss Sanderson Mrs Genes Re Bahia Mrs Charles K and others. Alternates named include Mrs John H Lord Mrs Edward E Sawyer and several more. A Plymouth memorial plant fund was approved in honor of State Regent Mrs Frank L Nason with Mrs Warren Currier delivering the afternoon talk on Human Conservation and a poem by James Whitcomb Riley. Hostesses featured were Mrs Charles H Towle Mrs Herbert B Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Concord
Clara
Oulter
Virginia
A’ Sanderson
Miss Sanderson
Genes Re Bahia
Charles. K
Adee Ak
Abram
Opie
Ee Charles
H. Towle
Gardner
Copley
Mise Reen
Hospital Aid Society Elects Officers at Nurses’ Event
The Hospital Aid Society held a February meeting at Nurses’ Home. Officers elected: President Mrs Henry Aevghiin, Vice President Mrs Ben L Wilson, Secretary Miss Muth Shepley, Treasurer Laurence B Richardson. Members listed include Mrs Joh Gould and others, with ten council terms unchanged. Walter K Shaw Jr praised the year’s funds drive, noting $8,757.36 raised from about 1200 contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erson Hospital Aid Bociety
Newcomb Piller
Henry A.evghiin
Ben L
Wilson
Muth Shepley
Laurence B. Richardson
Bag Comet
Joh Gould
Donald 'B. Se Eatese Metcalf
Mixel J. Zwae
Jams W Powers
Walter K. Shaw
Boy Scout Court of Honor at Concord
A Concord Boy Scout Court of Honor invites all interested in scouting and page activities to attend on Friday February 11 at 7 30 p m at Peter Bulkeley School Anayonet. The program includes presentations of advancement awards and a short pageant by Commissioner Franklin Hawks of Arlington and others from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Court of Oestrooe
Peter Bulkeley
Anayonet
Franklin Hawks
Arlington
Rd Scoutorama
Washington, D
Garden Club of Concord meets February 16 at 3 pm
The Garden Club of Concord invites members to a February 16 gathering at 3 o clock hosted by Mrs. Ro Hi Hateh with co host Mrs Peters. Speakers include Miss Vi Cavendish and Dr Helen Mu illicedy, Massachusetts Society for Social Hygiene, with Director Mra Frank Googins noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Garden’ Club
Wilh
Olga
Street
Ro Hi Hateh
Peters
Mise
Cavendish
Helen ‘I. Mu‘illicedy
The
Massachusetts Society Social Hygiene Ee
Thartans Ce
Gresationsl
Mra
Frank Googins Wan
Music program features Verdi and Wagner selections
Mrs. Horace D. H. Williams conducted and Mrs. D. Ripley Gage directed a recital including arias from La Traviata and Die Meistersinger. Marion Beer played violin obligato with Paul Simpson performing baritone. Viole Nelson and Marion Barker led strings as a choir and ensemble performed. A luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wein Gartner
Viole Nelson
Wrangling With Emerson Read At Feb Meeting
TheEmergen group discussed the baffling essay prudence at its Feb 6 gathering. The piece contained eloquent passages and puzzling sentences, notably four at the start of its second paragraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Wonecord
Jae
Taxpayers to Meet on February 17 at High School Auditorium
Annual meeting of the Association set for Thursday February 17 at 8 p m in the High School Auditorium. Open discussion of the Relief Tax a 2 percent sales tax recently approved and endorsed by the Special Commission on Taxation and Expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Commission On Taxation and Experditures
Massa
Pan
Harvard student lineage traced in local obituary note
A fragmentary obituary outlines the ancestry of a Harvard student, detailing Miss Fuller and family ties. It notes education at Simmons College and the Sorbonne, prep at St Pauls in Concord, and Harvard class of 1936 involvement with the Lampoon. It cites grandparents Edwin Barrett and George B Little and other relatives in Concord Brookline and New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Simmons College
Institute of Art
Sorbonne
Little
St.’ Paul's School
Concord
Harvard Inclube
Harvard’ Lampoon
Ian Barrett
Edwin Shepard Barrett
Ali
George B. Little
Brookline
Theodore W. Little
Boston
David A. Baldwitt
Max- Well M. Upson
Mngleywood
New Jersey
Whist Series Draws Crowd Despite Bad Weather
A large crowd attended the third whist party of the Wks' series on Thursday as dark horses faltered. Mrs John Smith won a special prize, Mrs Viola won the Scacadions prize, with Sam Am and Dee among earlier winners in a windy, unclear report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Sam Amen Dee
Viola
Be MARK SET agencies headline figures in six towns
BeMARK SET agencies reported early week figures showing Ackton area towns with high readings. Winchester and Medfogt posted extreme percentages while Concord Weston and Wellesley tracked notable values as six top communities on Monday.
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Ackton
Hull
Winchester
Medfogt
Concord
Weston
Wellesley
Concord Woman's Club Plays Benefit Fundraiser
The Concord Woman's Club presents two comedies One of These Days by Margaret Cameron and The Devil on Stilts by Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements at the Scout House on Monday February 28 at 3 2 M and 8 PM. Flowers candy and ephemera will be sold to raise funds for the Concordee Club charity. Tickets from Miss Houghton and Mrs Charles G Edsar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Woman’s’ Club
Margaret Cameron
Florence Ryerson
Colin
Clements
Concordee Club
Abby Rolfe
Hindman School
Misa Houghtone
Charles’ G. Edsar
Concord Academy Tea for New Headmistress Miss Valerie Knapp
Trustees of Concord Academy hosted a tea last Saturday in honor of Miss Valerie Knapp the new headmistress. The rooms displayed abundant flowers sent to Miss Knapp and guests included Mrs Winger and other Board of Trustees members along with staff and retirees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Académy
Valerie Knapp
Misa Knapp
Hard Cabot
Miss Knapp
Winger
Knapp
St Serena
Legion Band to Sponsor Amateur Show at Veterans Building Concord
The Legion Band presents a Tuesday February 16 Amateur Show at the Veterans' Building Concord headlined by Jimmy and Dick CBS stars from WEEI Boston. Entry open to all with three cash prizes. show directed by the stars with hillbilly specialty acts. Local audience turnout on Lexington last Friday drew 1000 spectators with 26 acts and four hours of entertainment.
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Jimmy and
CBS
WEEI
Boston
Veterans
James J. Mansfield
Jimmy
Menner
Cary Memorial Hall
Lexington
Uddi
Concord
Kewte Chappe Vane
Rte
Ym Radio
Wae
Concord Moves to Rehear Land Purchase and Theatre Permit
Concord advances a revised proposal to return land purchase terms to the town for review. The plan includes altered stipulations on a theatre permit and parking solutions, with authorities expecting a decision soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Middlesex
Lngis
Atfe
Concordia
Dinner for Miss Fuller and Family
Dinner for Miss Fuller marked an occasion with relatives and guests gathered to celebrate a family event. The note mentions a son named David Britton Tittle and references Fuller family connections during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fuller
David Britton Tittle
Concord Annual Meeting Nominates Foreman Candidate
In Concord the annual meeting was held in the building last Thursday with less than 160 attendees. Ivan D Gervais, a foreman, was nominated by W. Ghase of West Concord and seconded by Colonel Rom Goddwin, who praised the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Ivan’ D Gervais
W. Ghase
West
Rom Goddwin
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Hiscome Eee
BOY Scout Court OF Honor
Garden Club
Mark Set
Concord Academy Tea
Our Lady of Indulgence Society
Acton
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