Elizabeth Wright of Concord Junction Dies at 92
Elizabeth Morrison Wright a native of Nova Scotia and widow of William Wright died Friday June 18 after a brief illness. Born October 30 1826 she moved with her family to Concord areas thirty six years ago and lived a life of usefulness. She was active in sewing and charitable work and a member of Union Church the Y W C A C T U and Ladies Union. Funeral service was held June 21 with Rev Alfred Stone and Rev William Batt officiating. Burial followed in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Surviving daughters are Mrs George Manter and Mrs Mary Butcher along with several grandchildren.
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Nova Scotia
Elizabeth ‘Morrison Wright
William Wright
George Manter
Mre Wright
Os C. T. U
Ladies’ Union of the Canes
Alfred
W. Stone
William J. Batt
Alfred Stone
William Batt
Mary ‘Butcher
Clarence Manter
William Lawrence Manter
Albert M. Butchi
George C. Butcher
Sleepy Hollow
Concord
Reunion Enjoyed at W P Lapham Home
Miss Cecilia Burpee hosted a reunion for her 1919 West Concord class on a Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed games, instrumental and vocal selections, and refreshments before leaving at a late hour. Attendees included Ruth Lapham Josephine Prendergast Gladys Willis Vivian Lyons Marian Frederick Alice Williams Marjorie Anderson Ieendre Frawley Florence Massie O Reilly Mary Loring Pearl Crossley MacKenzie Edward Lawton Archie Ferran John Connorton William Ward Langdon Goddard.
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Cecilia Burpee
West Concord
Amo
Ruth Lapham
Josephine Prendergast
Gladys Willis
Vivian Lyons
Marian Frederick
Alice Williams
Marjorie Anderson
Ieendre Frawley
Florence Massie
O'Reilly
Mary Loring
Parl Crossley
MacKenzie
Edward Lawton
Archie Ferran
John Connorton
William Ward
Langdon Goddard
Sunday Guests and Local Happenings in Nearby Towns
Miss Mary Macone hosted friends in Somerville while Arthur Kennedy did special police duty at Lake Nagog. Holliston pair Mr and Mrs A J Sweeney visited Mrs James O’Reilly. James Christian moves to the Caldwell house on Commonwealth Ave after purchasing it. Mrs Charles Lombardo visits her sister in Boston from Italy. Mrs Patrick O’Neill visits daughter Mrs Julia Mann in Everett. Mary and Josephine Loring joined a recital at West Acton by Miss Annie McCarthy. Oscar Carlson Jr. underwent Appendix surgery at Deaconess hospital. Wayne Lawrence welcomes a baby girl born Thursday at Deaconess hospital. mother and child well.
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Mary Macone
Somerville
Arthur Kennedy
Lake Nagog
A. J Sweeney
Holliston
James O'Reilly
James Christian
Caldwell House
Commonwealth Ave
Charles. Lombardo
Boton
Italy
Patrick O'Neill
Julia Mann
Everett
Mary
Josephine Loring
Annie McCarthy
West Acton
Oscar Carlson
Grovest
Deaconess Hospital
Planning Lawn Party At Help Of Christians Parish
A meeting Sunday appointed committees to arrange the annual lawn party of Help of Christians parish. The event is set for Saturday July 17, afternoon and evening on church grounds. Watch for further announcements.
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Help of Christians Parish
Maynard Presented Gold To Atiyeh Pastor Ahead Of Syria Trip
Rev E N Atiyeh of the Congregational church received a purse of gold after Sunday service. Gavin Taylor Sr presented it. Atiyeh plans an July 10 sailing from New York to visit relatives in Syria, returning in September. Union services with the Methodist church proceed for six weeks at each church. Sunday school remains at each church.
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E. N. ‘Atiyeh
Congregational Church
Gavin Taylor
Atiyeh
Syria
New York
D. M. Angell
Methodist Church
Many Tickets Sold For Maynard Chautauqua Season
William Naylor reports advanced sales of season tickets for the Maynard Chautauqua. Purchases come from season holders and surrounding towns. The event features lectures, music, and entertainment July 8 to 13 at the Summerst school grounds. tickets available from guarantors.
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William Naylor
Maynard Chautauqua Guarantors
Chautauqua
Summerst
Oil leak from defective valve in tank car
A defective valve in a tank car caused an oil leak, disrupting operations as crews investigated the fault and assessed spill risks.
Oil leak prompts town to seek restitution or replacement
The town faced a 10900 gallon oil loss from street leaks. Supt Driscoll notified oil dealers, who after investigation assumed responsibility and will refund the town or supply an equivalent amount. The leaked oil was repurposed with sand and small stones along Main Street near the bridge to create a usable road surface.
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Driscoll
Narrow Escape At Boat House Bathing Hole
A seven year old nearly drowned near the boat house bathing place up river. Edward Farrell and Adolph Tamolounis pulled the boy to safety, considered a near fatal incident. The incident prompts calls for a regulated public bathing area to protect youths and show community welfare, though action remains stalled by inertia.
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Edward Farrell
Adolph Tamolounis
George
Ig. Ph
I Vcasaoe
Lerer's Store Contracted to Remodel Main Street Property
Samuel Lerer has let the contract to remodel his Main Street store to Joseph Foster. Lerer's store will occupy the former Farrell and Priest and the International Cooperative care building after extensive repairs.
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Samuel Lerer
Mainst
Joseph Foster
Lerer
Farrell & Priest
International Cooperative Care
Mer
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