Town News Briefs Highlight Local Events
Irena Ritchie of Beverly visited her brother H P family members over the holiday. Hunter and Jr attended a basketball game and a Wilton outing. Town meeting is set for the town hall with the Women’s Association planning transportation. Boy Scouts meet Thursday at Memorial Chapel. Young People’s social follows at 7 30. Memorial Congregational Church to observe communion next Sunday March 4 with full attendance urged.
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Irena Ritchie
Beverlyly
H. P
Stone
Boy Scouts
Memorial Chapel
Memorial Congregational Church
West Acton Reports Scarlet Fever Spread Among School Kids
A second scarlet fever case is reported in the West Acton area affecting lower grade students. The notice mentions a child named Everett and references a correction from last year about a son or daughter of Charles convalescing at home.
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Everett
Sled
Charles
Lent Speakers at Concord Trinitarian Church Services
The Concord Trinitarian Congregational church outlines Lent events with Sunday and Wednesday services led by Rev. Roy A. Thompson, Rev. Harry Kimball, Rev. Paul Heydon, Rev. Alfred V. Bliss, Rev. Russell J. May and special speaker Rev. Emmons White of Madura India. Palm Sunday features world country decorations and India work by Rev. White. evenings include a 5:45 light supper and at 6:30 group activities for children and teens led by parish volunteers.
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Concord
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Roy A. Thompson
Boxboro
Harry Kimball
Needham
Paul Heydon
Littleton
Alfred V. Bliss
Foreign Churches
Massachusetts State Conference
Russell J. May
Acton
Emmons White
Madura
India
Hall
Lamson
Merrill
Conant
Hawkes
Faber Confession Reveals Bank Robbery and Murders
Boston reports Abraham M. Faber, a 24 year old tech graduate, confessed to a brutal crime spree that killed four people and yielded about 100000 in loot. He described plans for future bank holds and warned of deadly consequences for escapees. Paris and London dispatches note France reorganizing forces and the United States cited as a leading world power in cruiser numbers.
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Boston
Abraham M. Faber
Massachusetts
London
United States
Admiralty
Administration Plans Hands-Off Policy in Party Primaries
Hanover New Hampshire February 28 administration will not intervene in party primary contests. Memorial service announced for nine students with officials noting the event's solemn observance and institutional response.
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Farley
Hanover N. H
College and Fraternity
Selbdhall Raksenaials Ectmelanatenniin
Lynn Holdup Pair Freed In Salem
Lynn Salem reports two taxi drivers Classent Molway and Louis Berrett were freed after a legal hearing. Joes Ouse stands trial as prosecutors seek substantial restitution. Fire in Center Sandwich destroys seven buildings causing about $150,000 in damage.
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Lynn
Salem
Classent Molway
Louis Berrett
Oy Ccnakttiline
Joes Ouse
Political Turmoil Reported From Boston and Berlin
Boston dispatch notes 36 allegations against Norfolk superintendent Howard B Gill tied to Arica Chile Saavedra Seelear and republican socialist exile Berlin. Berlin reports a propaganda ban between Poland and Germany is in effect. Bulgaria claims three officials dismissed in Reshatag, while Boston notes House vote overriding Ways and Means on state pay reductions.
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Arica
Chile
Shangi O
Saavedra Seelear
Republican Socialist Party
Berlin
Poland
Germany
House
Boston
Ways and Means
Senate to widen Seeteeeee een or eee saan Se Ronse plan
Report notes the Senate will broaden a campaign funded by big business during boom years amid unspecified motions. A separate item from Hartford reports a ten year old boy triggered a fire alarm with a penny to obtain candy.
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Washington
Senate
Hartford
Connecticut
Delay Opening of CMTC Enrollment
Boston reports enrollment books for the 1934 Citizens' Military Training Camps have been postponed due to legislative pressure.
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CMTC
Boston
Citizens
Senate votes to restore veterans cuts in economy act
Washington February 20 Senate line amendment restores most veterans cuts in the economy bill. Cost cited at 354 million plus dollars. Vote also rejects plan for immediate bonus payment. Boston February 28 deficit of 116945.91 in January net income for Boston and Maine Railroad reported, compared with 31860.70 deficit in January 1933.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Iine
Amendiante
Boston
Boston and Maine Railroad
Advertising Pays Dividend in Spring Shoe Finishes
The article notes patterns in shoe finishes for late April to early May, with red hues appearing widely across manufacturers. It contrasts this mouth of finishing styles with recent trends, highlighting advertising impact on sales.
Explorers Aim for Gold in Bechuanaland Desert
Malcolm Campbell and Sir Alan Cobham plan a twofold quest in Bechuanaland Africa to locate gold deposits and chart new air routes. Campbell aims to set speed records at Daytona Beach while Cobham surveys aerial routes and Cobham searches land tracts as part of the expedition.
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Malcolm Campbell
Wsith
Alan Cobham
Bechuanaland
Africa
Alan
Malcolm
Daywna Beach
Fla
Lenten Tuesday Services Replace Wednesday Schedule
St. Elizabeth's church will hold services on Tuesday evenings during Lent instead of Wednesdays as in prior practice. This change shifts the weekly observance to a Tuesday slot for the season.
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St. Elizabeth's Church
Oil Casters Save Labor Mystery Ends in Funeral Gaffe
An efficiency man died. At the funeral six men bore the casket until a whispered joke from inside the coffin urged the undertaker to fit well oiled casters to reduce labor by five men. The prank stirred humor amid the somber event.
Parkinson Dies in Lawrence After Long Maynard Ties
W Waynard William Parkinson age 67 born in England died in Lawrence where he had lived 18 years after leaving Maynard. He is survived by sister Mrs Clifford Cheney of 18 Parks Street. The funeral was held at his sister’s home with services at two o clock led by Rev Mathew A Vance. He belonged to K of P Loyal Assabet Lodge and Glenwood burial followed.
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Waynard William. Parkinson
Maynard
Lawrence
England
Clifford Cheney
Parks Street
Mathew A. Vance
Union Congregational Church
Parkinson
Pressive Lodge
K of P
Loyal Assabet Lodge
Manchester Unity
Glenwood Cemetery
Marriage Intentions Filed With City Clerk
Robert EB White of 7 Hildreth filed marriage intentions with City Clerk Peter B Murphy. The fragment discusses international trade with Latin America as a goal and mentions reciprocity and goodwill in commercial exchange.
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Peter B Murphy
Robert EB White
Hildreth
Latin- America
Development and better task ness go hand in hand.
A brief note suggests progress and efficiency are linked as development advances. It emphasizes practical gains from improved processes and clearer objectives.
Simple Home Treatment Promises Quick Pain Relief
A brief notice touts a new method to heal leg sores and reduce pain, claiming immediate mobility return with instruction steps. It presents a promising cure with druggist involvement and money-back reassurance if not helped.
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West Acton
Faber
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Norfolk
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