Maynard Mourns Death of Ralph Whitehead Former Overseer
Ralph Whitehead longtime Maynard resident and former public official died at his Hillside Street home after a long illness at age 76. Born in Lancashire he came to Maynard in 1871 and helped grow the Assabet mills weaving department. He served as selectman and later as cloth inspector for the U S Army. Funeral held at his home with Rev. Arthur B Papineau officiating and burial in Glenwood cemetery Buckaway lot. Survivors include his wife two sons William and Fred and brothers Howarth and others in England and Massachusetts.
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Maynard
Ralph Whitehead
Hillside St
Mr Whitehead
Lancashire
M Rd
William
Fred Whitehead
Lowell
Howarth Whitehead
Waltham
England
White
New England
Assabet Mills
Whitehead
Quartermaster’s Department
U. S. Army
Arthur B. Papineau
St. George's Church
Quar- Lawton
Hiram Parkin
John Tet
George Sunderland
Arthur Jordan
Fred Morris
Hudson
Marshall Rushworth
Buckaway
Glenwood Cemetery
Children’s Sunday Pleasing Despite showers in West Acton
Pastor Wheeler urged parents and teachers to model conduct over words at the morning service. The choir’s anthem featured a solo by Miss Marjory Stearns. Junior C E award recipients for perfect attendance included Douglas Wheeler and Wilma Porter among others. A 75 year history of the Sunday school was presented by Miss Fannie Wetherbee. Bibles and new Testaments were given to students memorizing verses or maintaining high attendance. Carnations were handed to juniors as the roll was read.
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Wheeler
Marjory Stearns
C. E
Douglas Wheeler
Wilma Porter
Hazel Keith
Ellen Iwell
Marion Prentiss
Bessie Prentiss
Fannie Wetherbee
Bible School
Lving
Bertrand Hall
Teel
Helen Knowlton
Ruth Costello
Elien Lovell
Philip Campbell
Mabel Wambold
Corinthin Lodge of Masons Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Concord records the 125th anniversary celebration of the Corinthian Lodge of Masons with services at Trinity Church on Sunday June 11. Rev Gai Cleland delivered the sermon on "A Man's Reach," highlighting the extendable reach through science and social bonds, aided by Rev Smith Owen Dexter and music by Loren B. Macdonald, with lodge duties illustrated by a double quartette.
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Masonic Lodge
Corinthin Lodge of Masons of
Cleland
Yoon
Children and Bedtime Nocturnal Struggles
Readers note the paradox of children resisting bedtime while parents enforce routines. The situation highlights common nightly battles as kids stay awake and adults demand sleep, shaping family dynamics and routines.
Gutta Percha Hid 275 In Dead Man's Leg
Medical Examiner Braley found gutta percha and $275 in new bills concealed in a swelling on the left leg of an unidentified man found near West Street. The body lies in the Acton Centre morgue as authorities seek relatives. believed to be a millworker struck by a locomotive.
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South Acton
H. H. Braley
Conn
West Street
Acton Centre
Fred Davis
West Acton
Walter McClenathan Visits and Wachigett Convention Held
Walter McClenathan wag visited town on Sunday. Several locals attended the Wachigett Sunday school convention at Clinton on Tuesday.
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Walter McClenathan Wag
Town
Wachigett
Clinton
School operetta a sparkling town event
The school presented an operetta at O O F hall last Friday. Under teachers guidance Miss Helmi Mylykangus and Miss Doris Locke with Mrs Marion Twitchel and music teacher Miss Eleanor Clarke the children impressed with costume, song and dance. Reader Mrs Irene Atteridge of Pepperell boosted the show, and many wished for a repeat performance.
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O. O
Hall
Helmi Mylykangus
Doris ‘Locke
Marion ‘Twitchel
Eleanor Clarke
Irene ‘Atteridge
Pepperell
Mead Home Struck by Lightning. Family Safe
During a heavy Sunday afternoon thunder shower the Mead residence was struck by lightning. The family had just left the room of entry. Mr. Mead checked the attic for fire and found none. The house sustained considerable damage.
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C. H. Mead
Mr. Mead
Westi Acton Mourns Death Of Mrs Richardson In Boston
Mrs J Richardson died at City hospital Boston after weeks of illness. Funeral was held Tuesday at the house. burial followed in the family plot. Minnie Decoster traveled to Milford for her father’s funeral. he was 86 and died at Oak Bluffs Thursday. Borist was at Hopedale South Dakota. Salmon 3rd has a new rolling car. William Driskell had a serious eye operation in Boston and will stay in hospital about three weeks. Adelbert Wamboldt, in New York, about two weeks ago.
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J. Richardson
City Hospital
Boston
Tuwesday
Minnie Decoster
Milford
Oak Bluffy
Thorsedas
Borist
Hopedale, S
D. Salmon
William Driskell
Eye and Ear Infirmary
Adelbert Wamboldt
New
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Juggler
Sag
Hawaii
Mildred Leo Clemens and Company
Tim
Concord Junction
Gale
Baptist Church
Concord
MEAD
L. W. Jones
Tire Sales & Service
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Manchester
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Olympus
Chelmsford
Mass
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