Union Chaar a Ae: Union Meeting Notes and Elections
The annual Un ion meeting at Ps wae Jan reports heard from church officers and organizations. Taylor chaired the committee. officers elected included Gavin Taylor clerk Sidney MaCleary treasurer and William H Gutteridge treasurer. Deacons listed Wm H Gutteridge Frank B Sanderson Gavin Taylor Andrew Dunnp and Graham Forge. Thomas F Parker reelected Trustee amid five trustees. Sunday School superintendent H H Young reelected with committee. Board of Visitors named including Gladys McLane Florence Woodart Anna Peterson Alice Leithead Elsie Brayden and others. Collectors Graham Forpie W B Cole Laura Woodart Eleanor Leithead. Music committee Wilber Pain. Adjourned session planned for January 30th at 7:30 in vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniion Ceaeae
Ps Wae
Taylor
Iin
Mae’ Newton
Mrw
Nelle Weaving
Kitty: Taylor
Alice Ney
Nelie Shearer
Nellie Moltnie
Jeasie Beck
Gavin Taylor
Sidney E. MaCleary
William H. Gutteridge
Eet
Emma K. Haynes
Elien Cutter
Albert BB. Larkin
Laura E.woodart
Gladys. McLane
Misa Florence Woodart
Anna.Peterson
Alice Leithead
Elsie Brayden
Smith
Ethel Carlson
Jessie’ Beck
Dith Coulter
Mabel Palmer
Lessie McGary
Rachel McCleary
Graham Forpie
W .B. Cole
Laura Eb, Wood
Education advocates stress school funding as solid investment
Frank W Wright, assistant Commissioner of Education for the Commonwealth, spoke to the West Concord Women’s Club and teachers, stressing that money spent on education is a good investment. The meeting, led by Mrs. Winslow Damon, included Superintendent Wells A. Hall and several principals. Governor Fuller’s 1927 child labor message was read by Mrs. WI Park, with Mrs. Farnum Damon performing songs and Mrs H Li Day hosting the social tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W Wright
Commonwealth
West Concord
Woman’s Club
Concord
Winslow Damon
Wells
A. Hall
New and
Maynard Post Honored at State Legion Banquet
Frank J. DeMarsand American Legion unit received eight honors at the state banquet in Boston. Maynard Post earned a special citation from state commander Dr Griffin for doubling its membership. Charles Irwin led the post at the head table amid 2500 banquet attendees. The citation hangs in Chester Irwin’s store and will be placed at Legion Headquarters. Maynard Legion now lists 115 members with new names added each meeting. Maynard representation included Commander Charles Irwin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. DeMars
State Legion
Soma
Statler
Boston
Maynard Post
Griffin
Charles Irwin
Maynard
Maynard Legionnaires
Chester Inwin
Nasan Street
Legion
Maynard Legion
Charles Inwin
Joseph, Dince
Po Bong Lee
White
Gardner Sharpe
William Creeley
Concord D A R Holds Regular Meeting
The Old Concord Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Regent Mrs. Horton Edmands on Saturday January 12 at 2 45 pm. Large attendance heard piano selections by Miss Eleanor K Fourtin of Brookline and a talk on newspaper work by Maj. Howard Gould city editor of the Boston Traveler. Hostesses were Mrs Edmands and Mrs Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Concord
Daughters of the American Revolution
Horton
Edmands i
Eleanor K. Fourtin
Brookline
Howard Gould
Boston Traveler
Edhands
A ’ Daniels
Loring
Nsfiat
Postmaster General Seeks Roof Identification for Cities
Harry S. New requests postmasters of 10 000 to 50 000 population towns to meet with local groups to discuss painting city names on prominent roofs for quick aerial recognition. Funds to support aeronautics promotion are sought from the Daniel Guggenheim fund in New York.
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Acton
Harry S. New
Chambers of ¢Orce
Boards of Trade
Daniel Guggenheim ‘Fund For the
Madison Avenue
New York
Post Office Department
West Concord Girl Scouts Plan Boston Arena Visit
The West Concord Girl Scouts led by Mrs John Kennedy will skate at the Boston Arena Friday from 2 to 5 pm with scouts from surrounding towns. In the evening the group will swim at Brookline pool. Edward Loughlin Jr. is glad to be out again after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
John Kennedy
Boston Arena
Brookline
Edward Loughlin, Jr
Death of Local Teacher Julia Long at Roosevelt School
Miss Julia Long, first grade teacher at Roosevelt School, died at her West Groton home after illness. Her death marks the first death of a local teacher this school year, a fact remembered by veterans of forty years of teaching in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Julia Long
Roosevelt ‘School
West Groton
Acuta
Schoo
Serine Long
New England Telephone Board Approves Expansion Expenditure
At its last monthly meeting the executive committee authorized spending 38 288 dollars to add more plant in Concord and Maynard. Work includes 42 686 feet of aerial cable with 52 404 wires and 821 feet of en cable with 06 bites, along with 186 poles. The project supports service growth and future adjustments for extended operations in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Concorde
Maynard
Maynard Town Caucuses Set for February 29
Maynard Republicans reelect Thomas Wright as chairman with Charlotte Stockbridge as vice chair and Oliver Trees as secretary. Caucus set for Feb 29 at Cooperative Hall. candidates must file by Feb 26. Democrats elect William Smith as chair with Agnes Waldron as secretary and George C. treasurer. caucus on Jan 28 at Cooperative Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rourke
W. Scully, Jr
Alice Joyce
Cooperative
Iceman William Strout Seeks Cold Weather to Refill Icehouses
William Strout a local iceman and member of the Board of Selectmen plans for continued below zero weather. He has filled his icehouses at Strout Pond South Acton and with a crew of forty workmen harvested clear ice during the cold spell. As warmth arrived the ice thinned from 23 to 8 inches and the harvest stopped, leaving about 5000 Nile of ice in storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
William Strout
Board of Selectmen
Strout Pond
South Acton
William
Strout
Indoor Track Meet At Sppeora High School Features Scoring This Season
The Armory hosted the annual indoor track meet at Sppeora High School on Tuesday. Everett F. Sera coached the event introducing a new scoring scheme for freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors with point allocations and a relay outcome. Notable athletes included Archie Barmingten former football and baseball star and Winifred Riker ex Boston Red Sox catcher and track captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amdsgym
Sppeora High
Armory
Everett F. Sera
R. Weypant
Roger Marshall
Soltier Bosley
William ‘McDermott
Eaward Wetin Pek Gordon’ Cunningham
Daniel Kelley
John” Eee Junmene Mien
Barrett
Ivan Johnson
Donald Loring
Dudley Robinson
Arnold Hay
Wondy Kar
Pearson
Gordon Cunningham
Hig McGrath
Daniel Ley
Ivanca
Sunior
Fosdick Delivers Thoughtful Lecture On The Way
Concord January 2 W Fosdick of Massachusetts spoke at the Car Barn on the Way Transgressor stressing a mental purpose of law and law enforcement, not eye for an eye, and urged probation and practical reform. Rev Alfred Wheeler Storie led devotions. activities included organist Robert W Carter and violinist Albert Bertelsen with congregational singing. Community members and visitors attended. committees were named for February meeting and event planning and Mr and Mrs Edgarton spent winter at Mountain Lake Club Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
W. Fosdick
Massachusetts
Mas
Setigaaly
Fosdick
Daverin
Alfred Wheeler Storie
Paetor
Robert W. Carter
Albert Bértelsen
Frank S. Walker
Charles . Robison
Waldo P. Bapham
Charles
Carter
Thomas Caldwell
Farewell for Local Pastor in Sudbury
SudburyJanuary 23 Members of Memorial Church held a farewell reception for the Rev Thomas Street who leaves Sudbury to take the pastorate at the pare ees Church in Winsted Connecticut The society presented Mr Street with two fine engraved pictures as keepsakes Many attendees expressed regret at his departure and offered good wishes for his successor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Memorial Church
Thomas Street
4H Candlelight Radio Program Friday Feature
A 4H Candlelight service will headline the monthly 4 H radio program under Big Brother at W E B I Friday evening January 25 from six to six thirty. State Club Leader George Ferley will conduct with Middlesex and other counties club members assisting. Several clubs plan to participate as the service is broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Brother
George
Ferley
Middlesex
Everett Wilson 51 Dies of Cerebral Hemorrhage at Concord
Everett Wilson, 51, of 32 Brooks Street Paymas ter, died Sunday night at Emerson hospital Concord from a cerebral hemorrhage after a brief illness. He was born in Mansfield Connecticut and lived in town since childhood. A graduate of the local high school he served on the school committee and was chaplain of the Charles A Bodge A F and A M lodge for years. He is survived by a brother Judge Howard A Wilson. Funeral services were conducted at his home this afternoon at 2 o clock with Masonic rites at the grave in ivy Hill cemetery. Floral tributes expressed the esteem of relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Everett Wilson
Brooks Street
Agsadbeth
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Wilson
Emergon
Mansfield
Charles A
Howard A
Homie
Poets Hare D
Poultry Breeders Meet in Everett Street County Office
Poultry breeders of Middle County gathered yesterday in the County Service office on Everett Street. Members discussed plans and shared notes on breed quality and marketing strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon ‘Service
Everett
Bridget Casey dies after long illness widow of James Casey
Mrs Bridget Casey of High Street widow of the late James Casey died at her home Thursday morning after a long illness. She was 57, born in Ireland, resident of Maynard for 45 years. Survived by son William Rutland four daughters and siblings. A requiem Mass was held at 7 o clock with Rev Charles Seabee. burial in St Bridget's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget. Casey
High Street
James. Casey
Ireland
Maynard
William
Rutland
Charles
Gleasondale
Leonard. VanVorse
Hannah
Ethel Casey
Patrick
Michael
John
Nee
West Concord
Gustave Sauer
Plastow
N. H
John Pinchineki
Cambridge
Casey
Chas. Seabee
Thom
O’donnell
Frankack
James
Edward Connelley
Luke McCarthy
Bridgets Cemetery
Sudbury Stage Cold Sparsely Attended Show Draws Fire
From the cold Sudbury Town Hall on Monday evening last week the entertainment by local performers disappointed many attendees. The hall was extremely cold causing discomfort and concern about catching a cold as performers struggled to keep fingers warm while playing their instruments. Several spectators expressed indignation at the cold conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
The
Sudbu
Sudbury Schools Closed For Flu And Scarlet Fever
Sudbury schools close for about ten days due to flu and scarlet fever among pupils. A new scarlet fever case is reported while several existing cases decline.
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Sudbury
Atty J E Rice To Be Speaker
Atty J E Rice of Marlboro is announced as speaker for an open meeting at Maynera Lodge I O F on Wednesday night January 30 after lodge business. Rebekahs and friends of Odd Fellows may attend the Wooze room with Rice presenting. Fellow and guests may enter free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Rebekahs and Friends of Odd Fellows
John E Rice
Marleboro
América
Roosevelt
New York
Lester
Almee
Hodges
Ducki
Bedford 4-H Poultry Club Tops Middlesex County Contest
The Bedford 4-H Poultry Club led Middlesex County contests with high egg-laying efficiency. Rankings based on member participation and flock production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Middlesex County
Concord School additions and remodeling proposals debated
A report from a special committee meeting at Eaton Hall discusses Concord School accommodations. It outlines a plan for an eight room addition to Peter Bulkeley School at about $69,000, a library and study area at High School, and renovations to Emerson Building for school use. A minority favors a modern two story building with ten classrooms and facilities, while cost projections span 1929 to 1980 with tax implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Parent Teacher Association
Eaton Hall
Ruth. R. Wheeler
Peter Bulkeley
von Mint
Emerson
Enag
Pigng ‘Wells-Blanchard
Béwin
Sygh
Concord Woman Left Estate To Six Children In Equal Shares
The New York probate filing for Harriet Campbell Townsend, widow of James M Townsend, states her estate exceeding $100,000 will be divided equally among six children. Executors include James M Townsend Jr and John C Townsend. Donald C Townsend’s share will be placed in trust during his lifetime. The will hides details pending court direction while inheritance tax is addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harriet Campbell Townsend
James
Mulford Townsend
Townsend & Button
Virginia
Towne Ferry
Concord
Mase
John P. O'Brien
Donald C. Townsend
London
England
John C
Edward H. Townsend
Fowler Ave
Pelham Manor
N. Y
James Mudford Townsend, Jr
James Mulr
Townsend
James ‘Maltora Townsend
Testatrix
Mill Neck
L. L
Tion
Roosevelt Hoop
Borh
New
Columbia
Chitt Hubbard
Thei Townsend
Avery & Button
Joseph Parker
Parker
Wdue
Lexi
Cn Oy
Yale Law ‘School
Bernard
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Pevart
Frank J. DeMars Post
Concord D.A.R
Bank B
POPE
ST. Hudson
Concord High
Ing
West C
Winsted, Conn
Ames Caseyaynard
St. ‘Bridget
Sudbury Hall
Faye Peter Bulkeley
Virgina Reetate
Marlboro
Nati Rippel
Bruse, Bernet
Tindell
Kiley Tons “Asper
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