Local May Festival Observed With Queen Crowning
At the May Festival a young queen was crowned as Martha Faidden and the school choir led a program of madrigals and folk songs. Miss Doris Rogers arrived from New York as maid of honor, while Wallace K Powell and Edwyn Powell counted among wedding attendees at the Wallace residence.
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Martha Faidden
Hirza
Sudbury
Zrekine Mogers
Uver
Mme Harland Bones
Wallace K . Powell
Edywin Powell
Milton
Marek Prete
Ethridge
Whiting
Doris Rogers
New York
Edwin 2 Powell
John Ayer
End
Mark Ro
Woleskin
Powell
Holbrook
Community plans June 15 Elk parade observance
Concord Elks will hold a large public day observance on Sunday June 15 at 2 30 PM in Elk's hall with Tercentenary Committee and joining groups including St Bridgets Cadets Lexington Legion and other organizations participating in the ceremony.
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Concord Elks
Elk’s. Hall
John J. Muliding
Sunoon
Incord
The
United
St. Bridget’s Cadets
Drami Lexington Legion Iran Tu
Day In Bedford School Observations Of Ancient Indian Life
An excerpt describes a Bedford school scene with references to an Indian life display. Mentions a fire place, trees, and Indians imagined by students. Text is fragmented and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Acton Approves 1931 Telegraph Cable Upgrade Plan
At the last meeting the New England Telegraph Company was authorized 35000 dollars to fund underground and aerial cable expansion in Acton. Work aimed to begin in August and end by July 1931, with thousands of feet of cables and hundreds of poles added and removed to boost service levels for an extended period.
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Acton
New England Tele Oa ‘Telegraph Comipany
Acton Exchange
Four Fined On Liquor Charge
Four men captured in a rum raid on Hud Soh Road were brought to Frennar Court. On Monday they were found guilty of illicit liquor possession. One defendant received one year in jail.
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Sudbury
Jane
Hudsoh
Frennear
Confirmation at Trinity Church by Bishop Atwood
In Concord the Rt. Rev. Julius Ww. At ron D conducted confirmations at Trinity Church Friday evening. Bishop Atwood spoke of his prior visit and the work ahead in tuberculosis treatment projects in Arizona and at St Luke's. Seventeen men and women were confirmed, with Rev. Smith C. Dexter assisting.
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Concord
Julius
Ron , D
Trinity Church
Bishop Atwood
Ais
Arizona
St. Luke’s
T. Luke's
Yalso
Sventeen
Smith C. Dexter
Sudbury Memorial Parade Honors Revolutionary War Veterans
A parade led by Major Owen Alpert's unit visited Capt. Wadsworth grave sites at King Philip Heights and Revolutionary cemeteries in Sudbury, Centre, Mount Pleasant and North Sudbury. The event included a volley from a firing squad, Student groups, Legion, and veterans organizations. A noon dinner followed at the Methodist Vestry and an afternoon band concert on the Old Common drew many residents.
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Sudbury
Sarah Pratt
Captainsworth
King Philip Heights
Wadsworth
Sudbury Centre
Mount Pleasant
Alpert’s. Owen
Albert Pallant
The
Legion
Henry Ford Trade School
Whiting Hall School
United Spanish War Camp
Philippine War Veterans
American Legion
Old Common
Concord Pupils Hear Capt Berry in Memorial Day Exercises
Capt Herbert N Berry veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars spoke to Concord and West Concord pupils in Memorial Day observances. He addressed Eaton Hall high school students first, then spoke to the junior high classes at Peter Bulkeley and Concord schools about patriotism.
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Concord
West Concord
Herbert N Berry
Corp
Ralph P Hosmer
United Spanish “Wat
Jas. J Mansfield Post
American Legion
Eaton Hall
Martin F Goodwin
Peter Bulkeley
Memorial Day Exercises Honor Veterans in Concord Parade
Showers delayed morning events but Memorial Day ceremonies proceeded in Concord with the Ralph P Hosmer Camp and auxiliary leading veterans’ march. Wreaths were laid at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and St Bernard’s, with a parade to the Center, a sunset retreat, and a post event banquet at Veterans Building.
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Concord
Ralph -F Hosmer
Massachusetts
Lexington
Bedford
Ralph Foosmer
Masonic
Helen P Sacineak
Ieee
Philip, Davis
Maj
Thomas
United — War
William ‘A. Pass
M.N
Granyilie Holden
Benjamin’ Ann Sonire
Ermal
van Marshall
Scotts
Hato E. Orendorff
Edward J. Bartlett
Ane Legion
M. N
Youn C. Dolan
Ralph P. Hosmer
W. Toncord
Mary Chamberlin
James ?. Boland
D. Swaim
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Harold ¥. Orendorft
Heros
St. Bernard's
James A Mansfield
Legion Auxiliary
Granville Holden
J.william Byron
Veterans Building
Keyes to Retire After 36 Years as Concord District Court Judge
Judge Prescott Keyes will retire as district court justice in Concord on June 8 after 36 years of service, including 16 years as associate justice and 20 years as standing justice. His successor, Judge Howard A Wilson, will be sworn in next Monday. Wilson, 55, has served as associate justice of the Central Middlesex court since June 1910 appointed by Governor Draper, and is a Maynard native with offices in Maynard and Boston. He is married to Sarah Nellie Henderson and has a son Philip. He graduated from Boston University Law School in 1902 and later became a partner of James F Sweeney. he also serves as vice president of Maynard Trust Company and clerk of the Assabet Institution for Savings.
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Prescott’ Keyes
Concord
Howard A Wilson
Keyes
Wilson
Middlesex
Draper
Lucius D
Martha J Wilson
Maynard
Boston University Law School
James F Sweeney
Boston
Judge Wilson
Maynard Trust Company
Assabet Institution’ For Savings
Maynard Honors Judge Wilson With Community Testimonial
Maynard plans a town wide testimonial for Judge Howard A. Wilson a district court justice to celebrate his appointment. A committee led by the Board of Selectmen and local officials will organize events on June 16 and 18 inviting notable judges clergymen and state figures to attend in Concord Maynard officials and residents express pride in the honor.
Memorial Day Program at Wheeler West Concord School
The West Concord Memorial Day program last Thursday included the singing of Columbia the Gem of the Ocean by the school a Bible reading and prayer a flag drill by Miss Wessell's room and a talk by Captain Herbert N.
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Wheeler
West
Concord School
Columbia
Maynard couple marks 59th wedding anniversary
Levi R Cheney and his wife quietly observed their 59th anniversary on June 1 in Maynard. He was born in Maynard. she came to Maynard as a girl. The couple, 79, are long‑time town residents active in the First Congregational Church. They have four children in Cambridge, Buffalo, Worcester, and Long Island University, New York, and received many calls and gifts from townsfolk.
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Levi R. Cheney
Maynard
Levi R Cheney
Brooks Street
Cheney
Saugus
Joh Billington
Maynaid
Jamesee
Board of Selectmen
Gid
Aie Uhehey
Dwt
Hey Nave Tour
Imie
Cora’Mentser
Cambridge
Kitties van Ostrand
Buffalo
Howard Cheney
Worcester
Kalpn
Long Isigna Universty
New Yorks
Abey
Tercentenary Sermon at Union Church West Concord
Rev Aimrea Wheeler Stone preached a Tercentenary sermon at Union Church West Concord on June 4. He linked Puritan ideals to American progress, urging understanding of times and purity of principles to guide today’s society. Musical program featured organ preludes and the choir anthem God of Truth.
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West
Concord
Massachusetts
Aimrea Wheeler Stone
Concord Union Church
Stone
America
Tae Ae Nearing
Manalats
Lacey de
God of
Rey Mr. Stone
Strogth
Scouts to hold Legion 3 meeting to boost interest
A meeting to stimulate interest in the Boy Scouts will be held in Legion 3 on Monday the 9th. Ralph Whit and George Floker of Boston are listed among attendees with local organizers HL Gutteridge and Dr Bari.
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Legion 3
Ralph Whit
A Tisthene
George Fleker
Boston
Fagett
HL Gutteridge
Dr. Bari
Maynard Dedicates New Honor Roll for 70 War Heroes
A Memorial Park ceremony in Maynard marked the dedication of a new eight foot granite honor roll honoring local men and women who served in World War I. Frank J. DeMarcy Post led the program with Rev. Willam Boicourt, Congresswoman Judith Noursé Rogers, and local officials in attendance. The Fowler brothers funded the display. schoolchildren, veterans groups, and local bands joined in the salute and subsequent ceremonies at nearby cemeteries and the park dedication.
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Memorial Park
Memorial’ Bay
New Honor Hall
Frank J. L DeMarcy
Wao
Sue
G.A.H
Joseph Winneell
Frank J. DeMars
A.t
Charshap
Rew
Willam Boicourt
United Church of Smtuey
Union Congregational Church
Judith Noursé Rogers
Congress
Charles Donahue
Guyer Fowler
Washington Baye
Binks
Board of Selectmen
Maynard
Summer Street
Fowler Boys
Cobra
Ziayng
Frank
Marc
Posy
Ly” Soeen
Maynard Post Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lev McNamarra
Legion
Walter J. Rocie
St. Bridget's Church
Bridget
Leo Montmara
G.A.R
Welmut Street
Roif’ Memorial Park
Caer
Middlesex School at Concord Announces 28 Graduates
Commencement will span three days with graduation on June 12. Baccalaureate on June 8 at Memorial Chapel featuring Dr. Lawrence K. Lunt. Hon. W. Cameron Forbes to preside. diplomas to 28 graduates. Luncheon, ivy exercises, and dances to follow.
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Concord
Middlesex School
Snothall
Arthur Motter Lamb
Memorial Chapel
Henry K. Sherrill
Episcopal Church
Ivy
Eliot Hall
W. Cameron Forbes
Norwood
Lawrence K. Lunt
Frederick Winsor
Lawn Party at West Concord Church Features Ted Beers Band
The annual Lawn Party of the Ladies Union of the West Concord Union Church will be on the church grounds June 12 afternoon and evening. Ted Beers Band will play starting at the cones. Food ice cream balloons and various crafts will be available plus a regular supper at 38 oclock.
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Concord
Ladies Union of the
West Concord Union
Ted Beers
Poresky Found Dead at Home in Clinton
Maynard June 4 local merchant Pee Morria M Poresky died suddenly Friday at home 99 Mechanic Street Clinton wife found him on the kitchen floor Dr J J Goodwin deputy medical examiner ruled death due to natural causes Poresky 70 born in Poland long business ties to Hudson and Maynard instrumental in Clinton Jewish Congregation and later led a Jewish lodge He is survived by his wife
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Maynard
The
Independent Order of the Brotherhood of Abraham
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