Red literature seized in Maynard raid targets Finnish workers
Police chief Banks and Deputy Chief Connors with district attorney’s office raided five Maynard homes and seized books pamphlets posters and membership cards tied to Finnish Working Peoples Educational League and I W W. No arrests made. names to be presented to Grand Jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Gordon
District Attorney's Office
Adjutant General’s Office
Banks
John Connors
Maynard
Dist. Atty
Nathan A. Tufts
Anton Lindeman
Main St
Helma Rantanan
Acton St
Emmanuel Nelson
Glendale St
Gust Olsson
Carlo Dudinski
High St
Chicago
American ‘Woolen Co
Dist
Atty. Tufts
Binks
Finnish Working Peoples Educational League
New York
Amalgamated Textile Union
Helma Rantanen
Dodge Brothers Name Ties to World Demand and Quality
The Dodge Brothers name stands for a dependable car and honest manufacturing. Their worldwide demand grows with the reputation for integrity in product and business methods, promising lasting value as long as they build motor cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
World
Dodge Brothers
Town Election Feb 9 Quiet Contests Expected
Town election set for Monday Feb 9 with party caucuses later this month. A vacancy on the board of selectmen follows Harry Morse’s resignation. Last year saw minimal contest due to wartime prohibition and no nomination papers. This year liquor sale questions may appear on ballots but air tight prohibition starts Jan 16 and statewide yes votes are high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
Harry B. Morse
Acton
Cam
King's
Ivilege O
Albert Smith
Robert Lester
Orrin
Fowler
Board of Health
William P. Scully
L. Everett Wilson
John Hannon
Public Library
Joshua Edwards
Emuel Taylor
Board of Assessors
Oliver Trees
Carl Stockbridge
Wm. H. Mann
George H. Gutteridge
Frank F. Sanderson
Emmanuel Taylor
Rent Increase Notices For American Woolen Co Tenants
A group of tenants with the American Woolen Co were informed that rents will rise starting January 12. The increases apply to a subset of residents, some of whom have faced rent hikes since 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Woolen Co
Local notes and travel of residents amid routines and events
A fragmentary item notes Wells Blanchardler resuming studies at New Haven Normal School after a three week home vacation. G Walter Vialle and Edward Torrey of Torrey and Vialle attended an automobile show in New York. Miss Florence and Barbara Lufkin depart for Smith College in Northampton after a short home break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad National Bank
Wells
Blanchard Ler
New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics
Nine Acre Corner
G. Walter Vialle
Edward Torrey
Torrey
Smith College
Morison to Speak on Peace Conference at Club Meeting
On Monday January 15 the club hosts guest night with Samuel B Morison PhD addressing the Peace Conference and Baltic affairs. The 8 pm talk highlights Morison’s role in the Baltic Commission and Peace Conference. Members may bring one guest. ladies may join on a membership guest ticket. A social hour with light refreshments follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
RB. Morison
Dr. . Morison
S. University
Local Notes From Concord Junction and Nearby
Mrs Lydia Moreau and a daughter Sylvia spent New Year’s Day with relatives in Attleboro. Lawrence Manter passed examinations at the Y C A auto school Northeasternies where he has studied for months. Robert Charles left for Hanover N H to resume studies at Dartmouth after a two week visit with his parents. Charles Kelley, home from Newport Training Station on leave, sails Jan 2 from Brooklyn to join the Pacific fleet on the Decroper v 8 S Kilty voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Moreau
Sylvia
Attleboro
Lawrence Manter
Y. C. A. Auto School
Robert Charles
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth College
W. ‘A. Charles
Charles Kelley
Newport
Brooklyn
N. Y
S. Kilty
Guest Night at West Concord Woman's Club Features Music
On Friday January 2 the West Concord Woman's Club hosted a social evening at Harvey Wheeler school. Mrs N Piliot Wih performed violin solos with a vocalist and pianist, assisted by Mrs Burleigh Pratt. Mrs Willis gave character sketches and violin encore followed by refreshments and dancing in Assembly hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Enterprise announces advance payment requirement start February 1
The Enterprise advises subscribers that, due to scarce paper and prudent business practice, only paid in advance copies will be sent from February 1. The paper costs $1.50 yearly, and readers are urged to check their status and remit by check or money order to avoid interruption.
West Acton Briefs Highlight Town News and Events
Monday schools reopen after two weeks off. D. Salmon is recovering from pneumonia. Hoar’s men repair the ice house for W. H. Teele. John Davis visits from Waltham and Arthur M. Whitcomb buys his brother’s Ford. A joint installation of I C O F No. 203 and Wino-Rebekah lodge planned for January 19. Harriman Bros. cut ice. the structure measured over 10 inches thick. Mrs. G L Michelson and companion return from New Bedford after two weeks with the Cummings family. A nurse is requested for recovery care. John Coffey did sawing for Blanchard, Gaten & Woodward at their Concord mill. mill work nearly finished. Next Monday afternoon President’s Day program at West Acton Women’s Club with Mrs. George Minot Baker as guest. Reception and tea planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Salmon
Hoar
W. H. Teele
John Davis
Metz Auto
Waltham
Arthur M. Whitcomb
Ford
W. E. Whitcomb
Acton Oy I. C
Wino- Rebekah
Harriman Bros
G. L. Michelson
New Bredford
Cummings Ay
Frombury
John Coffey
Concord
Blanchard, Gaten & Woodward
George ‘Minot Baker
State Federation
West Acton Woman's Club
Resigning Superintendent Hill Leaves District in Transition
Joint School Committee met in Littleton December 27 1919 to accept the resignation of Frank H Hill after eight years of service While reluctant the panel chose to honor him and interview four other applicants Herman C Knight Townsend was unanimously offered the post and will begin February 1 1920 A resolutions committee from Acton Carlisle Littleton and Westford praised Hills able conscientious administration and courteous conduct in office with signed statements from the four towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Hill
Littleton Town Hall
Littleton
Westford
Eae Hong
Hill
Marblehead
Herman C. Knight
Townsend
Harry N. Brown
South Acton
Herbert A. Lee
Carlisle
Coe & Serl
Concord trio heads to Portland for weekend trip
Mra Anson Wheeler and son Alden traveled by automobile to Portland Maine for the weekend. Edith Wheeler resumes teaching at Chester high after Christmas vacation. Torrey Vialle sold a Dodge touring car to Walter L Wood recently. Firemen's ball planned as big season event. Woodward Hudsonges Cadillac Suburban sold by Torrey Vialle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Anson Wheeler
Alden
Portland
Torrey & Vialle
Walter L. Wood
Edith Wheeler
Chester High School
Woodward Hudson
Ge S
Cadillac
Torrey
State Constitutions Talk At Local High School
Mrs Franklin Coleman will address the class Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock on State Constitutions. Despite unseasonable weather the meeting drew a good audience and Mrs Gilson presented a profitable talk on Local Government. She explained how town, state, and federal governments are interwoven and urged adapting local government to current conditions and needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin’ Coleman
Gilson
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Services and Events
Bonnevie Kluver pastor leads English morning worship and Scandinavian evening service at 6 30 p m on Sunday January 11 and week after. Sunday school 10 6, League service 1 m north. Activities include teachers training, Ladies Aid, prayer meetings and home visits. All invited to attend and feel at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoreau St
Hubbard St
Mass
Bonnevie Kluver
Wielding St. Tel
North League
Old
Ladies’ Aid
Westby
Annie Eilertsen
Death of Carlton F. Howard Express Messenger
Concord Junction residents learned Saturday of the death of Carlton F. Howard a longtime Boston and Maine express messenger He died at work at age 44 while on night duty leaving Boston around midnight His funeral was held Monday at his home Rev Alfred W Grant officiating with burial in Sleeny Hollow cemetery He is survived by a wife and four children and was highly regarded across the Fitchburg division for his quiet pleasant manner and valued service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Junction
Wamen
Carlton F. Howard
Sleeny Hollow
Concord
Howard
Fitchburg
Hand Amputation After Mill Accident
Joseph D. Christian suffered a crushing injury at the Lambrette Garnett mill when his left hand was caught in machinery. At Deaconess hospital the hand was amputated. He endured days of pain but is now resting. well wishes come from friends. John MacEachern returned to St John's Seminary after a ten day visit with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Christian
Lambrette Garnett
Deaconess Hospital
Christian
John MacEachern
St. John’s Suminary
Brighton
Alexander MacBachern
Derby St
Sudbury Wheeler Reunion Draws Youthful Sudbury Crowd
A goodly number of younger lants gathered at Sudbury town hall on December 30 for a first-time reunion. The event was a definite success with lively participation and congenial in town spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Susie
Miss Elisabeth Twttie visits Acton Centre guests
Miss Elisabeth Twttie spent several days in Acton Centre after visiting New York. She was hosted by Miss Helen B. Robbins and Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Reid Jr. over the holidays. Mrs. L. Merley of Watertown also visited the area. Reverend Mr. Allen of Boston attended services in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisabeth Twttie
New York
Helen B. Robbins
B. A. Reid, Jr
Harold M. Sampson
Hartford
Death of George Ladd noted among Grangers at Fiskdale
The obituary reports the death at her Fiskdale home of George Ladd. Ladd was a prominent Grange lecturer and active worker with various Granges, including several years as lecturer for the Massachusetts State Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Rikeman Body Brought Here in Town Funeral
The body of A. J. Rikeman of By Sunday arrives for burial. Rikeman lived in the town for several years and was known locally. He is survived by his widow, two daughters Mrs. William J. Livermore and Miss Florence Rikeman, and a son Rowland Rikeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Rikeman
Rickeman
William J. Livermore
Florence Rikeman
Everett
Rowland Rikeman
Local School Reopens After Two Week Pause
Pupils resume classes after a two weeks break. Peter Kavanaugh ends service at H. D. Lyons' grocery. He injured wrist while cranking a machine on Main Street. Ice cutting begins at Bedford Springs with ice about 11 inches thick. H. D. Lyons launches cash and carry model replacing prior delivery system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kavanaugh
H. D. Lyons
Main St
Bedford Springs
Play Set to Be Performed This Week
A local theater group announces a forthcoming production to be staged at the community hall. Performances run over several days with matinees and evening shows. Cast and ticket details are to be announced.
Wheeler descendants and orchestra at Philip club dance
The report notes Stone's orchestra led by a Wheeler descendant for a Philip club dance event. It mentions the artistic display and expresses regret that the committee could not provide the full list of Wheeler family names across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Depply
Philip Club
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DODGE
Bodge Brothers
Walden Street
Concord, Mass
Vialle Motor CO
Framingham and Marlboro
Concord Woman's Club
Lunt
Mass Co
West Acton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Carlton Howard
Greenfield
Wheeler
Johnny Wilson
Boat
Jack Larsdon
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