Mussolini’s World Move Expands War Threats
The text outlines Mussolini mobilizing an air supported army to press Ethiopians Haile Selassie faces a powerful campaign while the article questions Supreme Court authority, constitutional limits, and future military implications alongside comments on heaven, loans, and urban development plans.
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Mussolini
Rome
Abyssinia
Haile Selassie
Ethiopian Assie
Solo
Sheba
Solomon
Supreme Court
Congress
States
Consu
Missionary Society Meeting at West Concord Church
The NES Missionary Society plans a gathering with the Ladies Missionary Society at West Concord Union Church. Details on speakers and program are expected in upcoming notices.
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NES’ Missionary Society
Ladies’ Missionary Society
West Concord Union Church
Sn Aceinentiation Sone Ie Sudston Ear
Maynard Finance Committee Sees Increase in Tax Rate
The Maynard Finance Committee discusses the town finances and recommends a budget of 316 710 85 with an estimated tax rate of 47 43 based on a 6 1 million valuation. They cite increased appropriations, reduced surplus and state costs as reasons for the higher levy.
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Maynard
Parker Street
Resignation of William Fought at Allen Chair Company
West Concord's superintendent William Fought, after 23 years with the Allen Chair Co, has resigned and completed duties last Thursday. He thanks colleagues for cooperation, hopes they continue service under his successor, and recalls a profitable season despite challenges.
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West Concord
William ©. Fought
Allen
Mr. Fought
Alien Chair Co
Sudbury Firemen In Concert Ball
Sudbury firemen host a concert ball with the grand march led by a featured son, signaling a themed social event.
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Sudbury Firemen
Son
Weekly Whist at V. F. W. Headquarters
The V. F. W. weekly whist party Friday night drew many tables. Prizes awarded to Mrs. John Tobin Sophie Walsh A V Bariteau Hilda Fonsell Mrs Graham Mrs William Reid Alice Johnson Mrs Ida Gruber Mrs A Wolfe ae Weir Theresa Sharpe Rasmussen Mrs D J ly Mary Kukhula Mrs Gilleney William OToole Mrs A Bariteau Patonselle May Sharpe Owen Frankland Bingo prizes went to Esther Collins Owen Frankland Margaret McCarthy Gordon Wolfe Mrs William Reid Dean Frankland Lena Rodiway.
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A. ‘Bariteau
Patonselle
May Sharpe
Owen Frankland
Esther ‘Collins
Owen ‘Frankland
Margaret McCarthy
Gordon Wolfe
William Reid
Dean Frankland
Lena Rodiway
West Concord Boy Delaney Rescues Drowning Youth
William Delaney of Concord, a high school student and radio singer, braved the icy Assabet River to rescue six year old Robert L. Bumford who slipped from the ice near Warren Lake. Delaney, skating on the opposite bank, kicked off his skates and swam against a strong current to reach the boy and bring him to safety.
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Robert Bumford
Assabet River
West Concord
Robert L. Bumford
Ervin L. Bumford
Upland Road
West Goncon
William Delaney
Concord
Assabet
Orothe
Warren Lake
Pine Delaney
Mre
Jessie Delaney
Pine
Street
Local stage show features an eclectic women’s lineup
A Dutch folk dance directed by Mies Eleanor Slimond highlights a program by 12 girls including Mary Zniewski Eunice Small Helen Mat Rita Creighton. Miss Pauline Clark oversaw the entertainment. A fashion style show featured Marie Smith aged 50 Laél Han Sullivan 24 years ago Margaret O Connor 23 years Irene Lemoine Finnocchi and others.
Maynard Men Witnesses Dirta Is Found Guilty
John Corey of Lawrence was found guilty of a hold up and robbery at Clegg's jewelry store in Norwich. Nellie Joseph and her uncle David George testified in Norwich. Corey, a friend of Bridgeport’s Dirja, was arrested there. He received 18 to 25 years in Norwich plus 10 years already imposed in Bridgeport.
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Aecticut
John Corey
Lawrence
Clegg
Norwich
Nellie Joseph
David George
Corey
George Dirja
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Bridge
Norwich Robery
Resident Stabbed at 177 Main Street Hospitalized in Massachusetts
A resident identified as Jakemis remains in Massachusetts General Hospital after a stabbing to the abdomen. The case details are unclear from the fragmentary report.
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Main Street
Jakemis i
Massachusetts Genera Hospital
Maynard Town Meeting Set For Monday March 4
Maynard schedules its annual town meeting for March 4 at 7 30 PM at Cooperative Hall. Matthew King will preside as new moderator. The 27 article warrant covers departmental appropriations including salaries and town official costs. Finance Committee recommends cutting the EB HKA project share to 10000 while school budgets seek raises for town employees.
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EB. HK. A
Ines
Grace P Devoll Dies After Illness In Brighton
Mrs Grace P Devoll wife of Cabot Devoll of Center road died at St Elizabeths hospital Brighton Saturday February 23 after a lengthy illness. She was active in Memorial church and in civic groups including the Parent Teachers association. Survived by husband and two sons Cabot Jr and Laurence. Funeral at Memorial church conducted by Rev Albert B Reynolds with Ruth Ames singing In the Garden.
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South Sudbury
Grace P. Devoll
Cabot Devoll
Center Road
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Brighton
Devoll
Parent-Teachers Association
Memorial Church
Devell
Cabot Jr
Laurence
Paror
Albert B. Reynolds
Ruth Ames
Ames
Maynard Kraut Project Alerts Local Relief Programme
Local KRA workers will make sauerkraut from BRA garden cabbage to be added this week to HRA relief commodities. Residents may bring containers to the BRA commissary to receive portions. Don Lent reports the ERA will send a carload of cabbage ore to be processed locally.
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Maynard
KRA
BRA
Don Lent
Predicted Tax Rate for Concord 1936 Set at 39.41
Concord voters hold the Town Report and Finance Committee hints at a 1936 tax rate of 39.41 dollars per thousand. The Finance Committee keeps most requests, trims school maintenance and transport, and urges a 15 000 dollar transfer from the Light Department surplus to reduce taxation while noting potential wage and employment pressures.
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Light Department
Concord
Finance Committee
West Concord
Ivil
McSweeney Wins Concord Selectman Seat in Record Town Election
Richard B. McSweeney, chief Federal probation officer for Massachusetts and Concord political figure, defeats Edward W. Sheehan 1395 to 1123 to become Selectman. Precinct 2 favors McSweeney. Precinct 1 favors Sheehan. Electric Light Board race sees McSweeney-backed candidate win 1836 to 622 over Bert Hosmer. Total votes 2634 with 1698 in Precinct 1 and 941 in Precinct 2.
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Citizens’ Caucus
Richard B. McSweeney
Massachusetts
Concord
McSweeney
Sheehan
Old Concord
Electric Light Board
John
Raymond Wheeler
Wiest
H Pente
Wan Ren B. Goddard
Charity Ball Proceeds Aid Three Military Bodies
About 1000 attendees join a ball hosted by Hagerty of Company H and Augustine W Macone of the Legion. Proceeds go to welfare work among the three organizations.
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A Hagerty
Company H
Augustine W Macone
Legion
Auxiliary Whist Event Prompts Next Hostess
The A O H Maynard auxiliary held the third of a series of Monday whist parties at the Maynard Cooperators Club. Attendees included Mrs. Alice King and Mrs. Julia White among others. next Monday afternoon’s hostesses will be Mrs. Della Moore and others.
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Maynard
Maynard Cooperators Club
Alice Sadie King
John Zaniewski
Fitzgerald
West Concord
Julia White
Max Palmer
Agnes Drizcoll
Gertrude Tucker
Ann Poner
Julia Coughlin
William V. Cameron
Josephine Sheridan
Amy Prayden
Sadié Kaler
Della Moore
Maynard Lodge I O O F to Host March 20 Event
Deputy and staff will be guests of Maynard Lodge I O O F at 4 on March 20. Supper reception and entertainment are planned. Archibald serves as committee on program chairman.
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Maynard
Maynard Lodge I. O. O. F
Archibald
Deputy Claflin Visit Sparks Maynard Gathering
Maynard deputy Claflin visits his native town with about 200 attendees at Co operative hall. Lodge B P C E sponsors a testimonial with Joseph Dineen as coastmaster and guests including Stephen district deputy of the Bike Warren Bishop district attorney James Mahoney state police and others.
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Maynard
James R. Claflin
Polhd Auaaaiieee
Cooperative Hall
Lodge B.P.C.E
Joseph Dineen
State Police
Frank Burke
Boston Police
Ahearn
Dorchester
Seleemer
Frank J. McCarron
Patrick
Metre McGrath
Marsden
Howard A. Wilson
John Connors
Claflin
Seek Work For 700 At Maynard Meeting
A Maynard meeting of the Montag committee considers solving the permanent unemployed problem. Local industry runs at capacity with about 1600 employed. ERA estimates 700 unemployed have no opportunity of work. The committee will discuss bringing in other industries and invites suggestions. James Coughlan chairs the committee.
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Meynard
Montag
Capengwy
Cilittee
James Coughlan
Autho
Acton Congregational Announces Sunday Services
Rev Glenn W Douglass leads morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon. Bible study at noon for all ages. Missionary Sunday observed next week. Junior Christian Endeavor at 5 30 in the evening.
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Acton
Glenn W. Douglass
Junior Christian Endeavor
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