Christmas Gatherings Across Local Families
Miss Eloise Barker spent the holidays with friends and travelled between homes from Boston to Acton. Sidney Pinkie returned to Northfield while VisI the Migs resumed high school. John Cass entertained Mrs. Walter J. Tucker and her children at a Christmas dinner. Elizabeth Willara vacationed in Holliston. Raymond Johnson resumed studies in Arlington, Boston, after visiting his parents. Fred Wayne of Jersey City visited the Sweet family on School Street. he works as an Erie railroad engineer aboard high speed trains to Jersey City and Port Jarvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Barker
Sidney Pinkie
Northfield
Visi
Sara
John
Cass
Walter J. Tucker
Eld
Elizabeth Willara
Holliston
Clarence Day
Lower Acton Road
Raymond Johnson
Alintington School
Boston
Albert Johnson
Fred Wayne
Jersey City
N. J
Craig Sweet
School Street
Wayne
Erie Railroad
Port Jarvis
Congregational Church Plans Holiday Services and Cantata
Rev Ralph A Barker pastor. Morning service at 10 30 Sunday school at noon evening service omitted next Sunday due to union service at Methodist church in Maynard. Friday prayer meeting at 7 30. Christmas cantata Adoration by Nevin beautifully rendered Sunday evening by a 16 voice chorus directed by Frank A Merriam. Soloists Mildred Cola West Acton Har A Merriam Wollaste Franklin S Epps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Barker
Union Robece
Maynard
Nevin
Frank A. Merriam
Mildred Cola
West Acton
Har A. Merriam
Wollaste
Charipo
Franklin S. Epps
Coca
Merriam
Social ties at New Year gathering across Brookline Allston and Atlantic
Mr and Mrs James Dove of Allston hosted relatives including Mrs George Hall of Wolaston and Mrs Mary Brown with Miss Helen Loftus on New Year’s Day at the Brow n home in Atlantic. Miss Mary Clark and Miss Mary MacNeil of Brookline visited with Mr and Mrs A J MacEachern during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dove
Allston
Princess Kiku staged by Union church group
On Saturday evening December 31 a Japanese play titled The Princess Kiku was performed in the Union church vestry by the Christian Endeavor society. The cast included Josephine Mac Leod Edith Comeau Lillian Miner M Loomer Alpha Ruable Caroline Pickard Josephine Tracy in Steinmig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Kiku
Union Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Josephine MacLeod
Edith Comeau
Lillian Miner
M ‘ Loomer
Alpha Ruable
Carolene Pickard
Josephine Tracy
Steinmig
John MacKenzie
Ronald
John Horrocks
Local schools reopen after Christmas vacation with events
Mise Barbara Lydard of Crescent Avenue attended the annual town event with Christmastime activities. Law's orchestra played as St. Michael's Sunday school held its annual Christmas tree celebration in Town Hall on Saturday afternoon with varied entertainment for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
Barbara Lydard
Crescent Ave
Eee
Cathe Bens
Jon
Lexington
Ea Chen ‘S Association
Law
St. Michael's Sunday School
Bedford Chooses Thomas O’Neill as Police Chief
The Bedford selectmen announce Thomas H. O’Neill has been named chief of police after thorough training with the state patrol. His efficiency and training justify promotion to corporal in the State Constabulary as the town backs trained leadership for law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Thomas H. O Neill
Policn
O'Neil
Sudbury Resident Returns From Hyde Park Visit
Mr Lawin returns from a several week absence to Sudbury. Lights still on at the Center and town with poles down. Residents awaiting telephone service report slow restoration. Mrs Hawes and Mrs White visited ex-service boys at Cambridge hospital bringing roast chicken, flowers, and other foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawin
Hyde Park
Hawes
White
Cambridge Hospital
Obituary: Edmund Butte of East Sudbury Passes After Illness
The obituary notes Edmund Butte died days after a recent operation at Framingham. Son of the late Luther Butterfield, he spent most of his life at his family home, survived by his wife, one son, and a brother. Interment followed in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Mt. Pleasant
Edmund Butte
East Sudbury
Haan
Organization and loyalty drive post office success
The postmaster praises his staff for a large task accomplished with little friction. He credits organization teamwork and loyalty, granting every member a full share. The motto is Everybody works with father, rejecting the idea Let George do it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Variah Nt Wo Ee
George
Concord lodge elects officers for Jan. 5 installation
At its December 29 meeting Concord lodge No 212 elects N G George D and V G Robert Cousins secretary P see Min G treasurer with several past grand officers. Installation by D J M Allen of Hudson scheduled for January 5 at 6 30 PM with supper to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Lodge
Noj
N. G
George D
V. G
Robert
Cousins
P. See
Min. G
Hee
Grand Lodge
Pet Papmens
Walker
D. J. M. Allen
Hudson
West Acton and Area News Snapshot
Webster Hayward attended the funeral of Ella A. Burroughs in Everett Spinney's report notes work for R. Knowlton at Hall Bros. Co. life, family sympathy, lodge officers elected, church annual meeting, and an installation upcoming with supper at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Hayward
Winton
Life
Ella A. Burroughs
Everett Spinney
I R. Knowlton
Hall Bros. Co
Spinney
Earl Littlefield
Osatoel, Square
Mien
James Benere
Geores H. Reed
Acton Lodge
Nancy Chaf
Lizzie’ Davs
Tattle Laynard
Clifton Willis
Somerhili
Mary Tebrons
Sarah R. Croston
Haverhill
Bap
A. B. Parker
B.D. Hall
Lowell Cram
E. H. Hall
F. Carlisle
H. Reed
Carlidie
Winonx
N. G
Or Oeborn
Bertha Montague
Evangeline Hall
Ethel Goding
Local Holiday Guests and Visitors Across Town
Maklon resident are listed as guests of the Browns in Somerville and Hartford visitors stay with families. Several locals return after holidays. Miss T Gray and Miss Ruby Hamlin host New Year visits. Students John Sweeney and Wesleyan Seton attendees resume duties. Madeline Wall heads to New York after Christmas with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fj Lacey
Maklon
Brown
William Smith
Somerville
George Andruws
Hartford
Conn
Bane deMars
Catherine DeMont
Somer
T . Gray
Ruby Hamlin
Word
Maurice Connors
Rockford
Calle A Salloway
David M. Ann
Wesleyan College
Seton
John Sweeney
Holy Cross College
Charles. Sween
Reception to Pastor at Congregational Church
The vestry of the Congregational church overflowed with guests for Rev William Boburt's welcome. Local ministers Rev Angel and Rev Johannes Irving Dart spoke kindly, Miss Sendai Dadhy entertained with songs, and a social followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
William Boburt
M.r Angel
Methchurch
Johannes Irving Dart
Angel
Vaanenen
Boicourt
Mex Sendai Dadhy
Concord Junction
Howard Case
Regal McCleary
Mary Jannell
A. J.morse
Herbert Galusha
George H. Gutteridge
Tragic Trolley Death Near Hudson
Waeil Zelecks 38, of Gleasondale, was struck and killed by an electric car on the Concord Maynard and Hudson line at Mullen's crossing about a mile from Hudson Center. He apparently fell between ties into a culvert and could not stop the car in time. Medical Examiner Norman M. Hunter ruled it an accident. Zelecks left a wife and six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Waeil Zelecks
Gleasondale
Concord, Maynard and Hudson Line
Mullen’s
Hudson Center
Tess van Maine
Zelecks
Michael B. McNiff
Norman M. Hunter
Basketball clash at State Armory draws Botton 8 crowd
Charlotte Johnson returns home for holidays. The Bot ton 8, a colored basketball team, faces Concord veterans in a lively Thursday night game at the State Armory. Gourdin of the Boston Tigers set a broad jump record last summer. Miss Hosmer returns from overseas Y service in Barcarest after a 17 day voyage, landing in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Johnson
Washington
Botton
State Armory
Concord
Gourdin
Boston Tigers
Hosmer
Mary Hosmer
Bedford St
Barcarest
Bucharest
Marseilles
Providence
New York
Reacher
Buda Pesth
Concord Lyceum’s First Lecture by Williams
Williams, a laborer who has worked in U S mines and mills and in English shipyards, will speak at Concord Tyceums on January 11 at the Town Hall. Tickets are on sale at Richardson Drug Co in Concord and Concord Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Lyceum
Hydraulic _Co
Cleveland
Williams
England
Wales
Concord
Tyceums
Richardson Drug Co
Concord Junction
Local notes on town residents and property trades
L N Perkins' two sons ill with chicken pox. Whitcomb sold his ice house and land to Strong and Tracy. Several former residents attended the funeral of Miss Alice King on Tuesday. Mrs Addie L Holt underwent surgery Tuesday at a hospital in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. Perkins
W. E.“Whitcomb
Strong & Tracy
Alice King
Addie L. Holt
Cam
Card of Thanks for Elisabeth Burroughs
We thank our many neighbors for the sympathy and acts of kindness shown in the loss of our wife and mother Elisabeth M. Burroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisabeth. M. Burroughs
Miss Nesta Piper Home From Wellesley College for Holiday
Miss Nesta Piper returns home to Sudbury for the holiday from Wellesley College. The brief note notes her university visit and family plans during the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesta Piper
Wellesley College
Maynard Works to Host Driver Exam Site
Maynard seeks to have the Massachusetts Department of Public Works list Maynard as a driver license examination town. Currently exams are bi monthly in Concord and Mirropeg, forcing locals to travel. The push is led by area business and civic groups with a public meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Massachusetts Department of Public Works
Concord
Miropeg
Public Works Department
Ferdinando's Marine Orchestra Thrills Hartford Dance Crowd
Ferdinando's Marine Orchestra of Hartford played to a crowded house at a Colonial Hall dance Tuesday night. The gallery and floor were filled as the music drew dancers and patrons to the lively event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinando’s Marine Orchestra of
Hartford
Colonial Hall
Four More Medals For 1922 Class Winners
The commercial class of 1922 adds gold medals to four students for top performance on the gold medal test. The honorees are Siowney with 59 words per minute, Smith, Elizabeth Herbert, and Seesiaem with 65 words per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siowney
Smith
Elizabeth Herbert
Seesiaem
Mle
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State Constabulary
Sudbury
Torrey & Vialle, Inc
Waldron Street
Danse Baomnens Motor Cans
Clarence Gator
Ter Rodday Co
James Reilly
A. J. Sweeney
F. R. Connor
Ossining
N. Y
Charles Noll
Brighton
Association ‘Hall
D. Mn
Saprisg
Madeline Wall
New York City
Mary ‘Brown
Robert Martin
Colrain
Hartin
Eadeis
Xbury
Theresa Carroll
Charles H. Pe Orring
John W. Mara
Main St
Vermont Creamery
Swansdown
Main St. Concord
Mass
Hugh Connors
Ford
Toubaiay Amerpeen
M. B
Brcoho
Association
Constance Binney
Harold Lloyd
Wanda Hawley
Pathe News
Concord State Armory
American Red Cross
Will Rogers
Hysune
Aesops Fables
the Sailor
Clyde
Cadillac Sales and Service Vesta. Batteries
Concord Motor CO
Ward H. Torrey
Tel
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