Maynard and Middlesex meeting notices and Legion report
Maynard congressional seeds arrive this week as spring hints. The next meeting of Frank J. Demars post will be at Masoni Hall. A joint meeting of Middlesex Central Pomona and Borough Pomona is set for Sudbury on Thursday March 25. John Manning, secretary of the local Legion post, was examined at Parker Hill hospital near a recurrence of injuries from the front.
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Congressional
Frank J. Demars
Masoni Hall
Middlesex Central
Pomona
Borough Pomona
Sudbury
John Manning
Legion Post
Parker Hill Hospital
Village Fire Forces Evacuation and Civic Meeting
Residents flee as fire engulfs an apartment above Mass General housing eight and ninth floors. Three hundred guests leave rooms in night attire. two women narrowly escape injury. Civic Federation set for March 16 at G A R hall. Holt family staying with Mrs Holt.
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H. B. Holt
C. EB. Holt
Booth
I. O. O. F. Hall
Moving Pictures Ae
Civic Federation
G. A. R. Hall
Frank McDonald
New York
Philadelphia
Boxboro
He Severoni
Mass. General Hospital
Boston
Narrow Escape Involving Gates Baker And Daughter
Gates Baker and his daughter, residents of Antoinette in New York, avoided injury in a narrow escape incident. Authorities are investigating details and possible causes of the close call.
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BR. Gates Baker and Daughter
Michelson Family Hosts Lewis Birthday Party
Rev and Mrs George L Michelson entertained a group of young people Saturday night for the oldest son Lewis eleventh birthday. A joyful good time followed with a goat lunch served during the evening.
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George L. Michelson
Lewis
Bereavement thanks and sale notice from Maynard family
Mrs. Ida MacGregor and family thank all who offered help by word or deed after a recent bereavement. Includes a smoke sale advertisement listing hats at 1.98 and a promotional line for Maynard, with unclear rest of text.
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Ida MacGregor
Nee ‘St
Maynard
Vila’s Troubled Battle With Mexico Rumors Persist
The report notes ongoing confusion about Villa and Mexican actions, with lingering questions on his fate and the conflict’s status. Strong entities include Villa and Mexico as the central figures in the unrest.
Interesting Games at Pastime Hall This Thursday
Maynard faces Bunker Hill in a key matchup as council and K of C attractions at Pastime Hall. Manager Murray seeks revenge after three visitor wins, two with Maynard missing regulars. Atlantic A A versus Samoset promises a thriller after a tied game earlier this month.
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Maynard
Bunker Hill
Council
K. of C
Murray
Atlantic A. A
Samoset
Concord Maynard Hudson Line Ceases Operations
The Concord Maynard and Hudson line stopped running after a severe storm. Some workers were laid off while a crew repairs cars at the barn. Superintendent Worden hopes to resume service soon, possibly reopening the Hudson rear route. Water on the track hampers moves. a warm spell is needed to restart operations.
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Concord
Maynard & Hudson
Hudson
Worden
May Erect Theatre Plan Sparks Town Drive on Summer Street
An after meeting report says residents aim to form a company to build a theatre on James A. Coughlan property on Summer Street. Coughlan notes several locals approached him and he would consider subscribing to stock if the project proceeds.
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James A. Coughlan
Summer St
Coughlan
Dramatic OES Whist Party At Masonic Hall
The committee of Magdalene chapter OES held a successful whist party at Masonic hall Tuesday evening. Prizes awarded included ladies first Mrs Frank Goettler with 24 points, ladies second Mrs Wm Bray den with 3d, Mrs Mortimer Fore, gents first Gilbert Hawkes, gents second Arving Dart, consolation Rodney Medlver. Dramatic committee members listed as Mrs George Champagne, Ms Eva Frye, Mrs George H Gutteridge, Mrs Wallace Priest, Miss Lilian Childs. A brief business session preceded the game.
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Magdalene Chapter
City to prepare for May 1 delivery service
Postmaster A. J. Coughlan was officially notified Monday to prepare for the city delivery service to begin May 1. An examination will be held under civil service rules as soon as word comes from the department. Three carriers for permanent jobs will be chosen from the new civil service list. Fourteen drop boxes and four combination boxes will be located at places of best service around town.
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A. J. Coughlan
Civil Service
Snow Cleared by Local Volunteers in Acton Freight Yards
Upward of 150 men worked Saturday and Sunday to clear snow and ice in the South Acton freight yards to free the freight. Many men came from Maynard. An engine and coach ferried workers to Maynard for meals and back, with pay at time and a half. Snow was dumped at the mill pond bridge after loading onto cars. New Spring Hats advertised by Fullerton Hat Shop in Maynard near the Post Office.
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Maynard
Mill Pond
Local Notes from Concord Junction and Nearby
Concord Junction residents welcome W H Grothe back to his blacksmith shop after illness. The Carlson family spent the weekend in Omerville. J F Fuller returns to duties at the Massachusetts Reformatory after months away recovering from an operation. Rose Frawley has left Deaconess Hospital after appendicitis recovery. Hannah Munson visited her sister Mrs Christian Jensen in Grovest. W D Wrights return from a lengthy trip with son William, a Garden City Military Academy student, staying home for vacation. A lighthearted jab on Southboro campaign choices ends the item.
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W. H. Grothe
Oscar Carlson
Lson Oscar
Barrett Mill
Omerville
J. F. Fulller
Massachusetts Reformatory
Rose Frawley
Thomas Frawley
Commonwealth Ave
Deaconess Hospital
Hannah Munson
Fitchburg
Christian Jensen
Grovest
W. D. Wright
Barrett Millard
William
Garden City Military Academy
Concord News Snippet Reflects Local Visits and Meetings
ConcU and Mrs Loftus of Concord visited Charlestown relatives on Saturday. Mrs Ed hosted a sleighing party for the Girls Friendly Society in Concord. Eric Carlson of Cottage Street joined Converse Rubber Co Concord branch as head of machinery. Mrs Lyons of Worcester, formerly of this town, visited Mr and Mrs Patrick Reilly earlier in the week. A special town meeting occurred in Concord town hall.
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Elizabeth Connell
A. B. Loftus
Concord
Charlestown
Paul Ed
Patrick. Reilly
Concorditown Hall
Chaplain Opposes State Censorship of Motion Pictures
Chaplain Walter of the Massachusetts Reformatory in Concord Junction denounces House Bill No. 222 on motion picture censorship. He argues federal regulation is preferable, warns censorship would curb free expression, and notes varied public opinions and the impact of films on inmates. He cites personal observations from prisoners and advocates national standards.
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Walker
Massachusetts Reformatory
Concord Junction
Mass
Commonwealth
Sudbury Gossip Notes and Local Moves
Mr and Mrs Sill are reported improving and may soon be home from the hospital. The S D Perry place has been sold. A new baby joins a Wayside Inn district family. A Women’s club meeting was postponed due to bad travel. Whooping cough wanes and illness remains mild. Archie Cadman relocates to a new home with a completed phone.
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Sill
Dwight Dean
Harry Rice
S. D. Perry Place
Wayside Inn
Cataldos
Courtnay Crocker
Stephen ‘Naugler
Etta
Archie Cadman
Clifford Walker
Conditions Ease But North Sudbury Road Remains Severe
Weather and road conditions improved yet North Sudbury road remains the worst seen. Men and teams work hard while schools reopen except the primary. Ice blocks New Haven to Lowell with mail halted since Thursday night. Cars stopped Thursday evening, unable to move until Friday. A long line of six engines and later three were coupled together, the Lowell passenger train halted, carrying few passengers. A single traveler and a rooster woke the firemen at 4.2 m. Neighbors provide coffee and food. Mrs Stiles and others offer aid.
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Sudbury
Frmingham
Lewell
Lowell
Fuel Delivery Delayed as Snow Buries Wood Supplies
No coal cars have arrived yet. Mr. Stiles is delivering in small quantities to keep fuel moving. It is expected coal will soon arrive from Framingham after many days. Most usable wood is covered under several feet of snow and ice.
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Stiles
Framingham
Body of Civil War Veteran Repatriated for Interment
The body of George F. Dacres of Chelsea, a Civil War veteran, is brought here for burial in the family lot. He leaves a wife and one son and was an uncle of Mrs. William Ferden. A brother’s remains were interred here a few months earlier.
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George F. Dacres
Chelséa
William Ferden
Concord Man Joseph Fletcher Carr Dies in Holden
Joseph Fletcher Carr of Concord died at his son Dr I Carr's Holden Massachusetts home on Sunday February 29 at age 84 He lived in Concord for nearly six decades and was born April 28 1835 in Rindge New Hampshire Survived by two sons F F Carr Holden and W A Carr Hemet California a daughter Mrs H M Pratt Saugus and four grandchildren Loraine Benjamin Harry Pratt and Alden Loring Private funeral planned in Holden with spring interment in Sleepy Hollow Concord service to follow
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Joseph Fletcher Carr
I. Carr
Holden
Mass
Mr. Carr
Concord
Rindge
N. H
Mary Emeline Pierce
East Jaffrey
Carr
F. F. Carr
W. A. Carr
Hemet
Cal
H. M. Pratt
Saugus
Loraine
Benjamin
Hiarry
A. Pratt
Alden Loring
Sleepy Hollow
Ruth Turtle Recovers After Severe Flu Attack
Ruth Turtle begins to sit up a little each day following a severe flu illness. The note records a gradual improvement and ongoing recovery steps.
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Ruth Turtle
Wby
Second Death Strikes Tuttle Family In Worcester
The second death within two weeks in the Tuttle family occurred Sunday when Mabel Eudora, oldest daughter of Roswell L. Tuttle of Worcester, formerly of this town, died at 33. She had been ill in Worcester hospital since her mother’s death February 14 and succumbed to pneumonia after a severe influenza attack.
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Tuttle
Mabel Eudora
Roswell L. Tuttle
Worcester
Shortage of Medicine Bottles Opens English Market to U S Makers
American bottle manufacturers find a prime chance in Britain as Nottingham reports nearly exhausted supplies. Retail druggists seek US producers for one dram to 20 ounce white flint and quinine tint bottles, eight ounce quinine tint selling at 3.08 dollars per gross delivered free, up from 1.92 in 1914. Poison bottles remain dark blue per law.
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Leroy Webber
Nottingham
Selected Lunches Assist Development Of Growing Children
The article from a USDA publication urges careful lunch planning for growing children. It emphasizes five food groups including protein and cereals, offers practical hot lunch ideas, and suggests varied basket combos such as meat loaf sandwiches, bean loaf, cottage cheese options, hard boiled eggs, and milk bottles. It highlights proper wrapping, scaldable containers, and leak-proof bottles to keep lunches appetizing.
Oven Thermometer Promises Better Baking For Households
A household article urges using an oven thermometer to avoid soggy pies and uneven biscuits. It cites a range of temperatures from the U S Bureau of Standards for custards to biscuits and rolls and advises asking stores to stock the device.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States Bureau of Standards
Don’ts for Freezing Eggs Warns on Safe Handling
A U S Department of Agriculture circular outlines the non truths for freezing eggs. It warns not to break eggs unless candied not to use eggs with defects and odors. It urges removing squid product from tables every half hour and to freeze only below 15 degrees F.
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Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Howelold Quen Quirky Home Tips From An Old Column
A garbled excerpt offers dubious household tips. It mentions polishing with tissue paper, avoiding a galvanized lemon squeezer, preferring glass, and warns about waste. It suggests cleaning zinc with ammonia, varnishing gilt frames, and salting boiling water to prevent egg shells from cracking.
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Victor Records
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Villa
Mexico
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South Acton
New Spring Hats
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Caiman
Concu
Walter
Reformatory
Register
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