South Acton Resident Passes After Short Illness
Winfield Tilley Dunn a longtime South Acton resident born in Troy New York died at Emerson hospital Concord after a brief illness. He left a widow four sons a daughter and grandchildren. funeral services were held at the family home in South Acton with burial in Albany New York.
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South Actons
Winfield Tilley Dunn
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Eany
Dunn
Hospital
Troy
N.Y
Charles H. and
Abiga
West Acton
Central Street
Dickenson Miller
St. George’s Church of
Maynard
Albany
N. Y
Union Church Holds Annual Parish Session
The Union Congregational church held its annual meeting last Wednesday night with reports from parish organizations. Officers were elected including Maynard moderator Vin Taylor and clerk Sidney E. McCleary. The Young Peoples Society heard guest speaker Robert Madsen from Bedford.
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Sanderson
Murray MacKenzie
Maude Gutteridge
Nellie McInnes
Sadie Marsden
Martin DeWitt
Leithead
Jessie ‘Crowe
Mary Waton
Bessie Anetta
Maude Garland
Bessie Austin
Mary Stone
Robert Hatco
Robert Madsen
Bedford
Young Peoples Society
Maynard Young People
Boxboro
Card of Thanks for Support After Bereavement
The Cahoon family thanks relatives, friends, shopmates and the Knights of Pythias for kindness after their bereavement and for the floral tributes. Mrs. Ernest J. Cahoon and family.
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Knights of Pythias
Ernest J. Cahoon
Acton Woman Becomes In Corporator In Boston Cut Glass Firm
Jennie E. Reed of Acton is named an incorporator of the Charles R. Lynde Inc cut glass company in Boston. The Secretary of State granted a charter this week. The firm shows capital of $75,000.
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State House
Boston
Jennie E. Reed
Acton
Charles R. Lynde Inc
Frederick W. Cook
Fertile Salinitas Lacks Vegetation Amid Nitrate Rich Land
The Salinitas region in Chile, though the world's most fertile and a nitrate production center, shows scarce vegetation. Intense sun beats down, and nothing grows despite the fertile soils and mineral wealth.
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Chile
Three Quarter Wife Slogans Stir Controversy
A provocative phrase targets women labeled as a three quarter wife implying inconsistency in affection. The piece contrasts loving demeanor with harsh behavior and urges restraint toward husbands amid marital strain.
Bowlers Hold Midseason Banquet in Maynard
The Intertown Bowling League held its midseason banquet at Odd Fellows hall with 95 members and guests. Speaker William Summers, American League umpire, was introduced by Thomas King. Toastmaster Frank Sheridan led remarks by Roy Marsden, Don Lent, Harold Peterson, George Lynch, and league president Harold Peterson.
Church Marks 25 Years of Activity
Maynard St Casimir church celebrates a silver anniversary with a year of services socials and a parish reunion. The parish formed by Polish residents grew from basement services at St Bridget's and, under Rev John Dziok, a church and parish hall were built and organized groups expanded. The first observance is a reunion social at Parish hall on Feb 6.
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Maynard
St. Casimir
St. Casimir’s
St. Bridget’s Church
John Dziok
John Pozatycki
Joseph Wasuik
Frank Alexandovicz
Adam Kocknowicz
Michael Sofka
John Kulevich
Michael Rynkiewicz
Theresa Was
Wording of sympathies from Weaving and Coulter families
The Weaving family and the Coulter family thank friends for kindness shown after the bereavement. Mrs John Weaving Mrs William Coulter Mrs Jennie Randell Charles Weaving William Weaving express gratitude to those who offered support during their loss.
Progress of the Piano Through Ages to the Pianoforte
The piano traces its lineage from the virginal harpsichord and clavichord to the ancient dulcimer described as a wood sound box with strings. The dulcimer produced music by striking strings with a padded hammer and the instrument’s full name pianoforte means soft and loud.
Wolf Cunning and Herding Tactics Describe Predators
The European wolf mimics the timber wolf by invading French villages in harsh winters and stealing babies when food is scarce. Coyotes, often pair hunting, lure a deer in a circular chase then switch to pursue, exhausting and feasting on the prey.
Service for John Weaving
Maynard obituary for John Weaving 67 born Wellington England died early Saturday. Survived by wife Ellen two sons George and Howard two daughters Gertrude Weaving and Mrs Willard Roberts of Hartford Conn two sisters Mrs Jennie Randell Mrs William Coulter two brothers William Weaving Maynard and Charles Weaving Boston. Funeral Monday afternoon conducted by Rev Mathew A Vance Union Congregational church with hymns by Alan Palmer. Burial in Glenwood cemetery. Flowers testified the esteem of friends and relatives.
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Maynard
John Weaving
Wellington
Eng
Ellen
George
Howard
Gertrude Weaving
Willard Roberts
Hartfiord
Jennie Randell
William Coulter
William Weaving
Charles Weaving
Boston
Mathew A. Vance
Union Congregational Church
Alan Palmer
Glenwood Cemetery
Basketball Growing In Popularity In Maynard
The town Sees basketball gaining traction as Sunday games begin with The Middlesex Laundry and le Fauno Torppa managing Duke Farrell. Rangers eye future double headers at Pastime Hall. Maynard Pros led by Shern Sebastian set to play Holliston this week and face strong nearby clubs. Louis Graceffa listed as a contributor for a youth uniform. St Casimir’s P Y M C loses 47 45 at Westboro after Johnnie Gurdziewski fouls. Return game at Westboro scheduled early next month.
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Maynard
Middlesex Laundry
Westboro
Banquet Attends Honor Dept Vice Commander Maguire
Members of Frank J. Demars Post American Legion gathered at Watertown High School for a banquet honoring Dept Vice Commander John J. Maguire. The group includes Commander Herbert W. Martin and several past commanders. A dozen members will attend the state department banquet at Hotel Statler in Boston this week.
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Frank J. Demars
American Legion
Herbert W. Martin
P.C
Joseph P. Dineen
P. C
Edward S. Johnston
Frank E. Parks
Charles E. Irwin
William J. Creeley
Dept
John J. Maguire
Watertown
Post
State Department
Hotel Statler
Boston
Bereavement Acknowledgment for James Hunt Family
The family of the late James Hunt expresses gratitude for the kind sympathy shown during their bereavement. Signed by Mrs. Louis Evers and William Hunt.
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James Hunt
Louis Evers
William Hunt
Lenten services at Congregational Church and illness updates
The Acton Centre Congregational Church will observe Lent with midweek services and vesperal music. Hollowell is confined to bed by illness. Fred Richards of Hosmer Street has secured work in Pennsylvania and hopes his family will join soon. The children in the family are restricted to staying home due to whooping cough.
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Congregational Church
Hollowell
Fred. Richards
Hosmer Street
Pennsylvania
Sudbury Debate Over Jehovah's Witnesses Tax Status
Sudbury officials, led by J. C. Hall, denounced Jehovah's Witnesses after radio remarks by Judge Rutherford. Speakers questioned anti Catholic propaganda and the group’s tax-exempt status, noting 160 acres held by the Boston Company and planned cottages for Pioneers.
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J. C. Hall
Sudbury Board of Selectmen
Rutherford
Watch Tower ‘Bible ‘Society
New York
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Hall
William Tufts
Sudbury
Sélectman Hall
Sibe
E. Robert Anderson
Anderson
Herman
L. Philbrick
Jehovahnesses
Seins
McCarthy
Agreemet Sudbury
Boston Company of Jehoval’s Witnesses
Boston
Opposition to Buckingham Charter Draws Large Meeting
A large gathering voiced opposition to the charter in Buckingham and objected to the commissioner's recent decision. The discussion highlighted ongoing conflicts over local governance and the direction of the project.
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Buckingham
Acton Officiers and Congregational Church Meeting Notes
A fragment notes a recent meeting of the Acton Congregational church with officers including Mrs Mary B Harlan and Dora W Farrar. E Tuttle and T Taylor named deacons with Pastor Reed and other church members listed. appointment committee and class seats referenced.
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Acton
Cal Congregational
Mary. B. Harlan
E. ‘Tuttle
Cer T. Taylor
Dora W. Farrar
Reed
Church . Com
EB. Tuttle
Robert
J Tees
Sperker
Hope C. Holand
Maynard Republicans Target City Officials Ahead of Next Year
Fragmented text describes partisan actions in Maynard with references to city government, nationals, and nominations. It notes Democrats and Republicans preparing for future elections, implying shifts in local political maneuvering ahead of next year.
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Maynard
Republican Actat
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