Whist Party Reports and Soldier’s Funeral Service
The Kor c Wahist PARTY Magnate council held a Masonic night with multiple prize tables. Winners included Thomas Sweeney and Mrs Robert White. John Johnson Jr. and John Keegan Jr. won consolation prizes. Scorers were Moynihan, Mahoney, Gallagher, and Sullivan. A future party is set for February 8. The body of Leonis O’Connell, an American Expeditionary Force soldier, arrived from overseas and was held for a solemn requiem at St. Peices church with Mass by Rev Edward F. Crowley. Funeral was by Frank J. Demars Post with military honors and burial in St. Bridget’s cemetery. Flags were at half-mast.
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Magnate Council
Coat
Masonic
Thomas Sweeney
Robert White
Sentlemen
John Johnson Jr
John Keegan Jr
T. B. Moynihan
James Mahoney
John Gallagher
Louis Sullivan
Leonis O'Connel
Xreditionary Force
France
Csef
St Peices” Church
Edward F. Crowley
John Sweeney
Edwin Walsh
Frank J. Demars Post
A.be
Aioe
Marshal BK. Lynch
Burigh
St. Bridget’s
Honora Murphy
Concord Miss Carrigan Returns Home From Visit
Miss C Inn Carrigan returns to her Concord home Wednesday after a week visiting relatives and friends in Springfield and Ludlow, Pt.
Body of Lieut Parker Returns for Concord Funeral
The remains of Lieut Whipple H Parker arrived from France and will be honored in Concord with a state armory funeral conducted by James J Mansfield Post 158. Reveille will be observed with services led by Rev Alfred Stone of Concord. Parker, a former Concord resident and 79th Division member, died after severe wounds sustained July 17 1918.
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Legion Post
Parker
James J. Mansfield
State Armory
Whipple H. Parker
France
New York
Concord
Kieran Highey
Thomas Mulphy
Post 158
W. T. Farrar & Co
Undertaker’s
Alfred Stone
Legion
Aml
Concord ,Company
Mass
Scouts Honor Theodore Roosevelt With Memorial Hike
Thousands of scouts from within fifty miles of New York gathered on Friday after Thanksgiving to honor Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hills. Daniel Carter Beard led the pilgrimage from Oyster Bay to the Roosevelt tomb, with speeches by Lieut.-Col. Theodore Roosevelt and other leaders. The event linked patriotism, citizenship, and the outdoors as ideals for American boys.
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New York City
Theodore Roosevelt
Daniel Carter Beard
National Scout Counsisssioner
Roosevelt
Hac Toy Scout Council
Amercan Boys
Boy. Scouts of America
Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hills
Roosevelt Tomb
Boy Scouts’ Organization
Dan
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Movement
The Scout Cabin Boy Test Merit Badge
The article describes a new Scout merit badge called the cabin boy test. It requires completing a preparatory seamanship course and awarding a silk embroidered badge with a yellow oval, an ancient anchor, on a blue background.
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Mort Harges
Joy Scout Troop Aids Fire Near Powder Plant
Joy Scout Troop 1 of Gibbstown New Jersey reported to national headquarters that it helped extinguish a fire near a powder plant. The fire was out, otherwise the report would have differed.
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Joy Scout Troop
Gibbstown
N. 1
National Headquarters
Doings of the Boy Scouts Across Communities
Troop 1 of Woodville Georgia cleaned the cemetery and school grounds and removed weeds from streets. Troop 10 of Albany New York assisted local headquarters with gas turns provisions to two poor families and escorted blind persons to the annual outing. They helped the church by building tennis courts and distributing literature.
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Woodville
Lehwad
Albany
N. Y
Sudbury Man Moves In With Son After Illness
Myron Sawin relocates to live with his son Walter while Mrs Sawin stays in Bedford for now. Many residents suffer severe colds and throat troubles, blamed on the unusually mild weather.
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Myron Sawin
Walter
Sawin
Bedford
Woman's club hosts stormy evening with Batty Mahler Co
The Woman's club held an evening meeting Wednesday January 5 with a large attendance despite the storm. Batty Mahler Co provided entertainment earning great applause from an appreciative audience. The program varied from comedy to pathos and patriotism with excellent enunciation and a modest cast adding to the success.
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Woman's Club
Batty Mahler Co
Funeral for Comrade Pickard in Acton
Members of Isaac Davis Post 138 attended the funeral of Comrade Pickard in Acton on Wednesday afternoon. The annual meeting and supper of the ladies society at the Baptist Church will be held Thursday night of this week.
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Isaac Davis Post
Pickard
Acton
Baptist Chure
The
Ladies’ Society
Farce Presented at Universalist Church
The Universalist church supper last Thursday night featured the farce The Sweet Family. The committee overseeing the event was surprised by the well planned spread and the performance delivered in a lively, snappy manner.
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Universalist Church
Lecture at Woman's Club Meeting Delights Attendees
At the Baptist Church vestry Monday afternoon the Woman's Club enjoyed a fine program. Miss Trueworthy White of the Massachusetts League of Women Voters spoke on A book may be greater than a battle. The New England trio provided high order music with Ruth Maisters Wilder and Mathews as soloist violinist and pianist. The club plans a food sale and a spring drama.
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Woman's Club
Baptist Church
Trueworthy White
Massachusetts League of Women Voters
New England
Ruth Maisters
Miss Wilder
Mathews
Nashoba Fruit Growers Hold January Meeting on Standards
The Nashoba Fruit Growers Association met at O. O. F. Hall on January 5 with strong attendance. Members discussed progress toward a standardized bushel box to be achieved within about a year. Messrs Andersons and Piper spoke on strawberry raising.
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Nashoba Fruit Growers Association
O. O. F. Hall
Messrs Andersons and
Piper
Local Notices From South Action Tutteres Visit
Feeble condition reported for Etta Bent in Potsdam drawing much regret. Mr and Mrs Tuttle and Mr Taylor of Waverly were guests at the home of Charles Dy Clark on Aeton Street Thursday evening. Officers, Latters received care in response this week.
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Etta
Potsdam
Ee Tuttle
Air
Taylor
Waverly
Charles Dy Clark
Aeton Street
Young Men's Athletic Association Organizes Board
The Young Men's Athletic Association forms its officers led by Charles T. Gallagher as president and Francis Bennett as vice president. They seek funds and furniture to fit a club room in Acton Associates block to provide a wholesome meeting place for village youths.
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Young Men’s Athletic Association
Charles T. Gallagher
Francis Bennett
Henry Bursaw
Herbert W. Merriam
Charles H. Miles
Nelson J. Cole
Frank W. Holt
Acton Associates
Bernadette Bursaw
Weymouth
Parent-Teachers Association
Miss Marshall
Concordistrict
Rev Ralph Barker Leads Sunday Services and Weeknight Prayer
Rev Ralph A Barker, pastor, presides Sunday morning service at 10 30. The pastoragpoet Rothe and Bermen of the on the 1. Prayer and Sunday school at 12. Evening song service at 7. Midweek prayer and conference in the vestry Friday at 7 80. Topic Motives first in series Brotherhood of Man in the Family of God.
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Ralph A. Barker
Old Folks Dance Bright Spot Despite Lower Attendance
The Old Folks dance in Exchange Hall Thursday January 6 drew many from Weywerly Waltham Concord Ayer and Maynard with autos and electric car services. Committee members included C T Wetherbee Walter Tutts Edwards C Page WA Flint and Conrad H Reeds. Sunday services at the Methodist church were held in the estry with fair attendance. A J Hall offered a Bible as a prize for 40 Sundays attendance.
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Exchange Hall
Waverly
Waltham
Concord
Ayer
Maynard
C. T. Wetherbee
Walter T. Tutts
Edwards C. Page
WA. Flint
Conrad H. Reeds
Ya. J. Hall
Maynard Lunch Cart for Rent and Guild Dinner
Maynard lunch cart available for rent, apply to Mrs Edward Carlton at 54 Summer Street Maynard. White Cross Guild announces annual Old Folks Hall event Thursday evening January 27 at Colonial Hall with tickets on sale.
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Edward Carlton
Summer St
Maynara
White Cross Guild
Colonial Hall
Concord Junction Social Notes and Local Updates
Mrs Timothy Shéekin has been absent from her duties at the W C Akers store for a week due to a severe cold. Robert Mac Donald returns to good health after a recent serious illness. Mrs Margaret Marshall of Waltham visited Mr and Mrs J M Collins on Main Street. Miss Alice Williams resumed studies at Mt St Marys Academy Hooksett NH after vacation with her parents.
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Timothy. Shéekin
W. C. Akers
Robert MacDonald
Margaret Marshall
Waltham
J. M. Collins
Main St
Alice Williams
Mt St Mary’s Academy
Hooksett
M. A. Williams
Help of Christians parish whist party prize winners
A large audience attended the Help of Christians parish whist event. Prizes went to Thomas Carroll, Edward Gillegan, Mrs John Killeran and Alex MacEachern. The program featured a parish orchestra, vocal selections, and a Rosebud trio and local performers. A follow up party is planned for Tuesday evening, Jan 18.
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Help of Christians Parish
Thomas Carroll
Gillegan
John Killeran
Alex MacEachern
Rosebud
Leo Roscoe
Thomas Williams
Alexander MacEachern Jr
Jeremiah Sheehan
Consatiha
Edward F. Loughlin
Helen King
Myles D. Kiley
Fach
James Emmett Dies at 81 in Chelsea Soldiers Home
James Emmett, formerly of Hingham and a Civil War veteran aged 81, died Friday at the Chelsea Soldiers' Home where he had lived many years. His body was brought to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery beside his wife. Relatives and friends in the area mourn his death as he is remembered for his visits and friendships. Also noted are Tony Macone and Miss Mary Loring accompanying family on recent travels and medical updates from Deaconess Hospital. An Odd Fellows Ball is planned for Friday January 21 with tickets selling fast and high expectations for a large turnout.
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James Emmett
Hingham
Chelsea
Emmett
John. E
Loring
Sleepy Hollow
Opt Odd Fellows
BAI
Union Church Sermons on Mark and Miss It Theme
Reverend Alfred Wheeler Stone continues Sunday morning sermons from the Gospel of Mark and plans an evening talk on Why We Miss It. A midweek prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30, and all are invited to participate in services and church activities.
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Union Church
Alfred Wheeler Stone
Mrs. Percy W. Allen Thanks Readers for Support
A note from Mrs. Percy W. Allen thanks readers for kind words and sympathy during her bereavement and for the floral tributes in memory of Mr. Allen.
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Mr. Allen
Percy W. Allen
Bedford Grange installs officers at town hall
Bedford Grange P of H No 283 held an installation of officers at the town hall Monday evening January 10. Charles M. Gardner high priest of Dameter was the installing officer. A large attendance heard brief remarks and a past master's jewel presented to Mrs. Comley. Mrs Walter F. Temple sang two solos and refreshments followed.
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Bedford
Grange
Richard A. Barlow
John R. Comley
George H. Petersen
Howard F. Davis
Mae Wood Chase
Luella F. Nee See
Lucy W. Jones
Hagel M. MacDonald
Ceres
Elizabeth S. Grout
Pomona
Edith W. Hill
Flora
Bertha Hamilton
LAS
Grace W. Conner
Frank B. Davis
John Q. Blake
Mandel S. Comley
Comley
Gardner
The
Walter F. Temple
Fred ,.F. Cook
Herbert L. Clark
Gilg L. Conner
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