Theater Posters Announce Three One Night Plays
Posters reveal a program of three one act plays to be directed by Miss Ridegut at the High School auditorium. Casts include characters from The Locked Chest and other works by John Mansefiela Keone and Eugene Piltot Keene, with actors listed such as Alice Mériam Georgia Ann Turnor and Edith Barrett. Tickets available from high school pupils.
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Miss Ridegut
High Auditorium
Ashows
John Mansefiela Keone
Iceland
Ee Goddi
Ralph Verrick Prolif
Vigdis
John Pottergald
Robert Feldigy
Febyers
Ingiald N Wood
R. Kean
K. Carkson
Allen
G. Johndroe
S. Carow
W. Damon
D. Weatherbee
Eugene Piltot
Keene
Mary
Harlowie
Diana Dole
Alice Mériam
Georgia Ann Turnor
Astance Moullen
Martha Klis
Omance
John Kirkpatrickene
Amalfi
Edith Barrett
Alice Banking
Olive Reet
Peter Furiga
Roger Boyd Smith
Nason Wilkins
Installed as C E S Matron in Concord ceremony
Concord hosts a grand installation of the C E S Matron with over 100 visitors from Temple Concord chapters. Included were Worthy Grand Patron Waldo B Pay and many past matrons and officers, a turkey supper, and formal presentations.
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Concord
Temple
Concording
Waldo B Pay
Wollaston
Ma+tron
Meichion HW Kennedy
Virginia
Dorchester
Leila Hooper
Etang
Maynard
Gans
Corin
Ruth A ‘Pratt
Warren B Goddard
Helen P. Loving
Clytie P. Forbes
Margaret Fraser
Bertha Heyliger
Corsae Cemut Et Worthy Peiras
Austin D MeeRee
George’ Carroll
West
Somerville
Clarence Cate
Melrose
Raymond Parker
Dwight Pervere
iLynm
William, Rokes
West Ee Ee Reha
Cat Whitcoms
William Baxter
Poop
Klan Blair
Helen HH. Allen
Céra M Macleod
Ruth Pee Eens
Ruth A Pratt
Nevery
Pest
Mosquitoes Spread Malaria Through Blood Transfers
The report explains how mosquitoes bite an infected person and later transmit malaria by injecting the parasite into another person’s blood. It notes the transmission cycle and emphasizes prevention and control.
South Acton Congregational Church Social Announced
The South Acton Congregational Church invites all ladies of the community to a poverty party at 2:30 PM and an evening service at 7 PM led by Pastor A. W. Whitner.
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South Acton
A. W.whitner
Ermediate C
Acton Evangelical Congregational Church Service Notes
Glenn and Pouglass report a 10 45 am service led by the pastor. Sunday school and a Young Peoples Meeting were held. The whip played the violin with Mrs Priest assisting at the piano. Refreshments were served under the direction of Mrs William Brennan.
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Acton
Whip
Priest
Will Brennan
Trapping Charge Fines Imposed on Maynard Men
Thony Warsevicz and James Jaerzen were cited by Game Wardens J. Peck and S Braman for trapping without licenses at the Frank B. Lothrop mill on River Street. In Concord court they received a $30 fine.
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Thony Warsevicz
James Jaerzen
Maynard
J. Peck
Fitchburg
S. Braman
Acton
Frank B. Lothrop
River Street
Concord Ct
Advertiser Origins Attributable To Latin Ad Turn Meaning
An older reference explains the word advertiser derives from the Latin ad turn to turn toward. The note traces how advertising language evolved from Latin roots into modern usage.
One Day President Chooses Oath By Absence Of Taylor
In 1849 March 4 fell on Sunday and Zachary Taylor did not take the oath until March 5. Senate leader Atchison claimed a one day presidency citing a vacancy law, but the Constitution and existing rules did not support him. The public records show he never took the oath and his claim was not serious.
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Zachary Taylor
Taylor
Atchison
Dante
Congress
First Headlines Appear in 1622 Newspaper Era
In 1622 the first known newspaper headlines appeared marking a shift in how news was presented. The naming of bold captions signaled a new era of attention grabbing front page style.
Briggs Purchases Flora Beach Restaurant for New Dining Room
Mrs. Jesse A. Briggs has bought the former Flora Beach restaurant and cafe. She has made extensive alterations and will operate a first class dining room and kitchen on the premises with meals prepared in a modern facility.
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Flora ‘Beach
Jesse A. Briggs
Southboro to Face Acton Team in Friday Game
Southboro high school prepares for Friday evening basketball against Acton. Southboro hoped to beat Acton early in the season, but Acton has since improved a strong defense. Acton’s scoring has lagged, yet they now show significant defensive progress.
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Southboro
ACTON
Local Postmaster Rated 99 Percent for Office Efficiency
U S Post Office Inspector O R Horne awarded Postmaster John Enneguess a 99 percent efficiency rating for the local post office. The firm score, the best in years in the district, followed heavy Christmas mail handling with all matter cleared by Christmas Eve.
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U. S
O. R. Horne
John Enneguess
Women’s Union elects officers and notes year’s work
Mrs Wallace B Conant chaired the meeting of the Women’s Union as officers and committee chairs reported on past year activities. Rev Farol LeMay spoke on the Chinese personality Chang Kai-shek. Conant was reelected president. Derby as vice president. Davis as secretary. Forbes as treasurer. Thorpe as auditor.
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Wallace B. Conant
Wallace
B Cought
John R. Forbes
Henry H Hawley
OleQisen
Burgess Dickuys
Gesrss L Thurlow
Willard Hemenway
Farol LeMay
Ayer
China
Town Caucus Sets Date For Officers Nomination
Mrs Disie B Rose Town Clerk announces the town committee fixed the annual citizens caucus date to nominate town officers for the town election It will be Wednesday February 3 at 8 p m in the Veterans Building The town elections are scheduled for Tuesday February 23 and the town meeting on Monday March 1
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Disie B. Rose
Citizens’ Caucus
Veterans
First Parish in Concord Sunday Services
The First Parish in Concord schedules a church school and kindergarten at 9 45 a m and a morning service at 11 with Rev Edward P Dariters preaching on The Road Ahead The Emerson Society meets at 5 30 p m in the vestry
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Concord
Edward P. Dariters
Emerson Society
Local Social Notes From Newton and Area
Miss Ann and Georgisz Sargent of Newton visited Miss Elizabeth Reed on Prospect street. Malcolm Fullenton sends wishes from Florida. Work on Mrs. William Henry Soar’s new home on Main Street nears completion, with the Soars to reside soon. Hayward family to occupy the vacated apartment on Sion Street. Miss Constance Dawson plans Nashua hospital nursing training in February. Mrs. Helen Harris and D. Henry Scarlett announce their marriage and will live on Isaac Davis Way. Arthur F. Davis, librarian, is at Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment. friends wish him a speedy recovery. Timothy Condon returns from Baptist Hospital improved in health.
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Ann and
Georgisz Sargent
Newton
Elizabeth Reed
Prospect Street
Malcolm Fullenton
Florida
William Henry Soar
Fain Street
George Hayward
Sion Street
Soar
Constance Dawson
Howard J. Billings
Nashua
N. H
Helen Harris
D. Henry Scarlett
Isalac Davis
Arthur F. Davis
Memorial Library
Massachusetts General Hospital
Timothy Condon
Baptist Hospital
Boston
West Acton Baptist Church midweek and Sunday sermons
Growing interest in mid week services on Wednesday evenings. Sunday service at 10 45 with a sermon The Light of the World. Evening Bible continues with A King Who Played the Fool and The Witch of Endor. February 2 motion pictures and travelogue February 18 fellowship supper.
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Endor
Union Church Notice for January February Services
Reverend Kenneth R. Teed leads Sunday worship with church school at 9 30 and morning service at 10 45. Ladies Union meets Tuesday February 2 at 2 30 p m and midweek service follows at 7 30 p m.
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Kenneth R. Teed
Jaiuery
Ladies’ Union
Mothers Club Meeting at Mrs Todd February 1
On Monday February 1 the Mothers Club will meet at Mrs Thomas Todd's home. Mr Mertil will speak on what the School Expects of the Child, outlining the educational aims and duties expected of students.
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Thomas Todd
Ce Mertil
Faith Makes Mees of the Chiseat Te Habaeny
Faith, described as key to a future vision, shapes actions and choices within the community. The note highlights belief as a guiding force influencing plans and daily life.
Newton Welcomes Palmaccias New Home Move
Mr and Mrs J A Palmaccia recently of Bradford Street West Concord have moved to Newton Massachusetts and bought an English Colonial house at 140 Auburndale Avenue Mrs Palmaccia the former Mary Dorothy Supine of Auburndale they were married in August 1936.
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J. A. Palmaccia
Bradford Street
West Concord
Newton
Mass
Auburndale Avenue
Community Men Elect Officers in West Concord Vestry
The Community Men met in the vestry of West Concord United on Monday evening January 5 with Mr Lind presiding. Mr Tufte was elected vice president and Walk to McWillieme secretary. Plans were made for lectures on timely topics and a February supper with entertainment to follow.
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West Concord
Sudbury Folks Note Moves Visits and Meetings
Mr and Mrs Victor L Fille Browne moved from East Sudbury to Dearth Place in Asa. Mrs Melvin Guptill hosted a lunch for friends. The Planning Board will hold a hearing January 8 at Town Hall to discuss zoning amendments. Mrs Carlton W Dillme entertained bridge club. Mr and Mrs Nathaniel T Loring hosted Sat Evening Club. Mr and Mrs Reypat and family plan Florida trip. Mrs George J Raymond left for California with a group led by Gertrude Halloran to escape floods.
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Victor L Fillebrowne
East Sudbury
Asa
Melvin Guptill
Coneagrd Pond
Paul Witney Rhoades
Concord Road
le Roy Wee
Sudbury
Make
Mmstalling
Carlton W. Dillme
Bridge Club
Wilho. Nyman
John EB. Moores
Mra Charlies
H. Way
Walter W McCarthy
Cage
Nathaniel T Loring
Framroad
Satde Evening Club
Mire
George J. Raymond
Ties Win in Tabk and A Highest Total by Littlefield
A partial score sequence shows Littlefield achieving a highest total with 308 points while another entry records 533 and 660 at the top of a tabk. The text is fragmentary and lacks full context or event details.
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Littlefield
Birthday Ball at State Armory in Concord
The State Armory in Concord hosts a birthday ball with music by Jack Ard’s Famous Dance Orchestra. Refreshments by Lowell caterer provided. About seventy percent of guests will be from local Red Cross, with thirty percent from out of town for the event led by Samuel Kent and committees. Tickets available at Snow’s Pharmacy West Concord, a drug store, and Rexel.
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Amory
Concord
United States
Jackard
Page
Lowell
Georgia
Cha Vin
Heity
Samuel & Oer
Samwél
Kent
Snow'e
West Concord Pritt Store
Rexel Piermdey
Corps: New England unit under Fort Adams command travels on missions
An intelligence service officer at Fort Adams leads a corps including New England units on various missions. Colonel Spencer is described as brother to local dentist Dr Norman Spencer who has a son at West Point and another connection to the Air Service.
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New Benegland
Forsa Tite
Fort. Adams
Intelligence Service
Spencer
Norman Spencer
Air Service
West Concord P T A Hosts Notable Season Event
The West Concord Parent Teacher Association held a well attended season’s gathering in Wheeler School auditorium. President Mrs Adams presided and guest speaker Helen McClure of Newtonville spoke on hobbies in home. Teddy Hawkes shared world wide stories and collections. Alfred Lind performed with Nina Ruble.
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West
Concord Parent~ R Association
Wheeler School
iMrs
Cua
Adams
Helen McClure
Newtonville
Teddy Hawkes
Catholic Daughters of Amelia meet in West Concord
Co D of A gathered at Od Pellews ball West Concord with Miss Madeline Ryan as grand regent presiding An entertainment was provided under the chairmanship of Mrs Genevieve King Miss Helen King and Miss Marion King and Miss Marie Wells home demonstration agent of Middlesex County Ex-Waas males ie
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Amelia
Od Pellews
Ball
West Concord
Madeline Ryan
Genevieve King
Mise
Helen King
Mise Marion King
Sistema
Marie Wells
Midchesex County
Waas
Concord Council KOF and basketball team opening next week
A Concord council group and the KOF basketball team plan to begin activities next week. Officials expect community engagement and local league play to start soon, with details to follow.
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Lion
Gas Ranges Modernize Home Cooking for Busy Households
An article extols new gas ranges with broiling compartments and unified oven meals. It explains preheating, adjusting distance from flame for thickness, and offers an oven menu including Baked Slice of Ham with Apricots and Romaine Salad. A BRILER MEAL features Hamburg with Bacon Ring Wy oming Potatoes and Broiled Bananas.
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Cdokinm
Margaret Fossett
Lesgen
OWEN
Wyoming
Mixed Bake and Roast Menu with Fruit and Pudding
A fragment outlines cooking steps for meat cakes with vegetables and fruit, including potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, bananas, ham, apricots, and cheese. It describes browning, layering in a dish, baking in a hot oven, then a dessert or sauce involving devil’s food cake and various toppings, with notes on sauces and thickeners.
Column Guidance for Readers and Letters
A reader column notes options for submitting questions or requests. It mentions contact through the newspaper and a care of Boscett. It invites replies by column or letter and signals availability to answer reader inquiries. The tone resembles a community service feature.
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Boscett
Howe Ronan Team Opens With Strong Start
The report notes Ronan Howe’s squad achieving four wins and two losses in the first half of the schedule. It highlights exceptional shooting and a steady defense against visiting teams, though some offensive pace and field goal rhythm remain uneven.
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Howe Ronan
Surance Cb
Sua Natin Inter
Ambiguous Survey Note On Gender Ratios
A fragment notes a survey showing gender ratios with unclear phrasing about boys and girls in the United States and remarks on exceptionally high arid conditions. The text is incomplete and lacks concrete entities or dates.
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United
Fruit fly discovery noted on April 6 1929
A fruit fly was discovered in the area on April 6 1929 marking a notable entomological finding for the period.
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C.E.S
Frances’ E
Fannie Butcher
Thomas Crocker
Leonard V. Beacon
Concord Council
K. of C
Monument Hall
Martin Dis
Madden Club
Waltham
Day
The
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Citizens Caucus
Acton. Baptist Church
Union. Church
Trinitarian Congrtane Net Church Concord Rev
Dpe ‘L. ‘Thurlow
Sudburi
Lynch Allews Intertown Bowling League
Ae Iee
Sheridan Eavsee
Heliewell Eeeree
Derosier Eeeee
Freeman Eee Toe
Eneee
Magevet
Cuddy
Creeley
F&o
Benitane BT Jd
Marvin C. Taylor
Heeds
Ka Chine
Concord Rotary Club
West Concord P. T
KOF
Home Service
Roston Consolidated Gas
Beiggs
Concord Co-Operative
Federal Home Loan Bank
Middlesex
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