Concord summer movement and local assignments noted
Samuel Merwin and family will occupy H B Little's house on Musketaquid road for the summer. Elliot Howard and Mrs Howard plan to visit Christmas Cove late July. W W Widdifield will spend summer in Wood, then Boston work. Loomis to Island until school. plans to be in Duxbury for July and August. Gertrude E Dyer returns to Provincetown. Mason Garfield near Carlisle Hine building a new barn with Boston architect. Concord Day observed for Floating Hospital fundraiser. Dorothy Weeks to spend summer in Concord. student at St Joseph's Academy Rutland. John B Hylan and Mrs Hylan plan July visits. Fire Turtle returns from Dead River Maine trip. Mrs J M Eveleth and daughters visiting Sudbury Rd family. Antique Lus Roger Shaw joins Kailey firm Boston. Owell Textile Scifo opens next fall. Fire alarm at 3.46 triggers Engine No 1 to Concord Jct for old barn.
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Samuel Merwin
H. B. Little
Musketaquid Road
Elliot Howard
Howard
Christmas Cove
W. W. Widdifield
River Street
Con
Provincetown
Mason Garfield
Carlisle Hine
Garfield
Boston
Concord
Floating Hospital
Dorothy Weeks
John W. Case
Stow Street
John B. Hylan
Hylan
Herbert S. Townsend
Fire Turtle
Dead River
Maine
Buptace
King and
Bartlett
J. M. Eveleth
Sarah Wheeler
Rutland
Vermont
Pauline
Priscilla
Eveleth
Caleb H. Wheeler
Sudbury
Roger Shaw
Kailey, Mananion and Kailey
Owell Textile Scifpo
Maynard Big 008 at Field in Spite of Weather
Despite heavy showers crowds attended the third annual field day at Crowe park for Independence Day. A midnight air attack by Capt Leyson was postponed by rain while fireworks, races, and a baseball game featured a crowd of up to 7500 watching storms and light signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. DeMars Post
A. L
Crowe Park
Legion
Maynard
Leyson
Th Legion
Legson
George Dillboy Post
V.F. W
Somerville
U. S. Army
Framingham Aviation Field
Crewe Park
St. Catherine's
Gt. Catherine’s
Sims
Boulden
Gupin
McGinn
Lexington K. of C
Maynard Town
George Sowles
Hs Willow
Lexington
Morrill
Fires in Concord Endangers House on June 27
A sky rocket fell on the main roof of Harry Patterson’s house in Concord on Tuesday morning June 27 starting a smoldering blaze. Hichire Hartnett alerted the fire department and chemicals were used to limit damage to about ten to twelve dollars. Fire Chief Tuttle warned rockets in crowded areas are a menace and should be fired only in open countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Patterson
Hichire Hartnett
Torrey and Vialle
Fire Department
Tuttle
Legion races draw expectant crowds at Crowe Park
Boston and Concord runners entered for Legion races at Crowe Park Saturday afternoon with Maynard entries expected. George Dillboy Post VFW of Boston will face Maynard town team at 3 15 PM Saturday in the main event.
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Boston
Concord
Crowe Park
Maynard
George Dillboy Post
Acton Ladies Host Soldiers at Camp Devens Picnic
The women of Acton hosted invalid soldier boys at Camp Devens recreation camp with delicacies in Groton. Acton was honored at Concord High School class day with Evelyn Farrar valedictorian earning a laurel wreath and medal from the Sons of the American Revolution for top American history record. Mildred Mahaney was class prophet and Pauline Robertson historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Camp Devens
Creete
Groton Hos
Concord High School
Evelyn Farrar
Sons of the American Revolution
Mildred HH. Mahaney
Pauline Robertson
Acton Agricultural Association Meeting Recaps Donations
A June meeting at Acton Town Hall drew a large crowd. President George A Richardson announced a $100 gift to the Community House and the juvenile agricultural and home economics clubs in Greater Acton. Superintendent Albert W Doo little praised the children’s work as club membership reached 130 across three groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton .Agricultural Association
Presi
George A. Richardson
Greater
Acton
Albert W. Doolittle
Bedford Defeats Merrimac A C and Bigney's All Stars Summary at Local Baseball Games
Bedford falls 7 to 6 to Merrimac A C of South Boston. Bedford also beats Bigney's All Stars 9 to 8 in 11 innings with Sullivan ford stealing home for the decisive run. Dutchy Thaxter is Bodtole Satters. Games at Page d and Parker field Lexington last Saturday and Sunday. A novelty shower for Mrs. Herold King at Hartford street. Mary Helen Streeter of Belmont to Stephen Atkins Hatch Rich. K of C field day planned at Parker field July 15 with sports and dancing on the green then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranger Athletic Association
Merrimac A. C
South Boston
Bedford
Carlin Smith
Page d
Bedford Town
Bigney
All Stars
Sullivanford
Bodtole Satters
Dutchy ‘Thaxter
Helen Weeks Streeter
Belmont
Mary Helen
Stephen Atkins Hatch Rich
K. ‘of C
Parker Field
Lexington
Tomicy Naga
Y. ‘D. Band
Midway
Piano Recital by Mims School Pupils Delights Audience
Saturday afternoon July 1 at 3 30 p m the pupils of Mims gave a piano recital in the edge rooms. Annie McCarthy led a group including Richard and Walter O Neil Mary Lawrence Emma Doherty Theodora Budgett Edward Larr Lor Elizabeth Hennessy Barbara Robbins Ethelyn Evelyn King Ida Flashbart Rita Steimann Dorothy Miner Dorothy Rayner Mary Richardson Dora Livermore Gladys Blodgett Mary Kelley Irene Carroll Lena O Connell Viola Wilkins Jessie Crossland Lena Callahan Viola Martin Elenor White Leonard Morse Gladys Fisher Alice Spinney Evelyn White Dorothy Armstrong Mary Crowe Margaret Coffey Margaret Shea Ora Johnson Allen Pickens Alice Blaisdell Phyllis Smits Hazel C Beach and many others. All attended lessons and received credit for the time and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mims
Annie McCarthy
Miss McCarthy
Richard and
Walter O'Neil
Mary Lawrence
Emma Doherty
Theodora Budgett
Edward Lawlor
Elizabeth Hennessy
Barbara Robbins
Ethelyn
Evelyn King
Ida Flash
Mrs Flora Kenyon Remains Interred At Mt Pleasant
The remains of Mrs Flora Kenyon of Medford were brought to Mt Pleasant cemetery for interment. She was the wife of Chas E Kenyon and a longtime resident, active in the Methodist church. After years of poor health she gradually declined, leaving husband and daughter Miss Alice as survivors. Funeral services were held at the late home conducted by Rev Geo H Clarke of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Kenyon
Medford
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Kenyon
Chas. E. Kenyon
Methodist Church
Alice
Geo. ‘H. Clarke
Framingham Normal School Alumnae Exercises Note
Alumnae gathering at Framingham Normal School on July 1 included a memorial to Miss Amelia Davis who served forty years as a mathematics and astronomy instructor. Miss Willis attended the alumnae glee club concert Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingham Normal
Sai
Inez A. Perry
Sarah
Helen Moore Fairbanks
Framingham Normal School
Amelia Davis
Astronommiss Willis
Glee Club
Local social notes from a family gathering and Grange meeting
Miss Emily Thompson is at home for a short stay. Mrs. A N Yoling has returned from Pramingham hospital. Mr. Lawin visits Mrs. Walter Stone. Parker Fairbank and family visited over the weekend. the Dukes and F B Bent hosted. The Grange hosted past masters and charter members with Chas M Gardner delivering an address. Ice cream and cake were served. Strong attendance reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Thompson
A. N. Yoling
Pramingham Hospital
Lawin
Walter Stone
Parker Fairbank
Orie
Alice Bent
Dukes
F. B. Bent
Grange
Chas. M. Gardner
The
State Grange
Missionary Edwin Kellog to Speak at Acton Centre
Rev Edwin D Kellog of Shaowu China will speak at the Acton Centre church Sunday morning July 9 sharing fourteen years of educational and evangelistic work in foreign service. The note invites all to attend and hear his insights on Christian service abroad. Earlier July 2 sermon by Mr May on Symbols reflected on The Lord's Supper. The evening Christian Endeavor held its monthly consecration with the theme Better Praying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin D. Kellog
Shaowu
China
Acton Centre
Kellogg
May
Christian Endeavor
Concord Junction Family Summer Visits Across New Jersey and Maine
Joseph Alexander travels from New ark to visit relatives for a week with the MacEacherns. Miss Margaret O Grady takes annual vacation from Waltham Watch with friends at Nantasket beach. H P Nims moves family into G S Whitney house. Mrs E L Bumford and daughter stay in Bar Harbor for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Alexander
Newark
N. J
A. J. MacEachern
Margaret O'Grady
Waltham Watch Factory
Nantasket Beach
H. P. Nims
G. S. Whitney
E. L. Bumford
Bar Harbor
Maine
Fire destroys Cauplin stable on Commonwealth avenue
A fire believed caused by an overheated stove damaged the Cauplin stable on Commonwealth avenue. Fire brigades from this town and Concord fought the blaze, saving part of the roof but destroying sleighs and carriages stored on the second floor. Miss Cecelia Williams resumed studies at Beypath Institute in Springfield after a home visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Avenue
Concord
Cecelia Williams
Beypath Institute
Springfield
Garland Sails From Woods Hole To Boston Visit
Chauncey Garland, staying at Woods Hole for the summer, motored up to Boston on business Wednesday and made a brief visit to his parents, Mr and Mrs F L Garland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Garland
Woods Hole
Boston
Mrs
F. L. Garland
South Acton Awards Contract for Lowell Road Reconstruction
Acton selectmen awarded the contract to Canedy Construction for rebuilding the Lowell road from the Boston and Maine railroad bridge to Acton street. Work begins at once with completion expected by Oct 15, traffic kept open, and heavy truck traffic from Maynard to Lowell amid 3500 cubic yards of earth and 50 cubic yards of ledge excavations. A tile pipe drain will connect with the Exchange square sewer system. The project reduces street wear comparable to the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell RO
Lowell Road
Boston & Maine Railroad
Exchange Square
Acton Street
Maynard
Lowell
Lowell Mills
American Woolen Co
L. Burke
T Street
Howard L. Jones
Henry &. Tolman
Minnie C. Prescott
Ralph H
Harry D. Prescott
Kari R. Jones
Acton Grange to Hold Lawn Party on Acton Common
Community group Acton Grange No 269 plans a lawn party on Acton common this July 18 evening. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Leonard Willard of Leominster and the Merriam family at Chadwick Street. Friends note Hazel's health update and return from her trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
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Lent
Lynch
McCarthy
Pago
General Repairs
Walden St
Nash
Concord Motor Co
Tel
Manny
Flora
Concord Junction
A. D. MacRae
Plumbing Heating
Mass
South Acton
Maynard, Mass
Charles H. Persons
Orrin & Fowler
William 8. Case
Thomas F. Parker
Abel G. Haynes
Investment Committee
Main Street
L. Anderson & Son Concord Tel
Hamburg
Bie Catt Escene
Stanzalone Coffee
S. S. Pierce’s
Concord State “Armory
American Red Cross
al St John
Betty Compson
Green Temptation
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