Notable Residents and Local Happenings in South Sudbury
South Sudbury notes various residents visiting family and neighbors, sales and moves, and health updates. Frank E. Parsons of Boston spent Sunday with relatives. Herbert Allen bought a Raynham farm and will move goods this week. Mrs. Hurlburt and Mrs. Chamberlain are recovering, while Dr. Oviatt and C. F. Nelson undertake home improvements. The Yo Yo plant plans expansion as summer trade nears. the Men’s Club met with guest speakers on conservation. Charles Bakstran, linked to local history, died in Boston hospital after a family background in the village.
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Herbert Allen
Raynham
R. H. Hurlburt
Waltham
Mrs. Chamberlain
Framingham
Dea
F. F. Walker
George Moore
Mrs. Taylor
Malden
H. L. Newton
Sudbury Town Meeting Apathy Affects Local Elections
Motion papers filed Monday list nearly all of last year's candidates. The body of Mrs Susan Moorewood, who died in Upton at 89, was brought to Sudbury for burial in Mt Hope Cemetery. A former resident and sister of the late Martin Moore, she taught in the town long ago and lived there over 40 years. Neighbors visited her home and were welcomely received. Graveside prayers led by Rev. E B Whitcomb at Memorial church South Sudbury.
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Susan Moorewood
Upton
Vanced
Mtnt Cemetery
Martin Moore
Allo
EB. C. Whites
South Sud
Maynard Votes Narrowly in License Fight and Board Race
Maynard voters approved the license issue by a slim four vote margin in a controversial town election. The no license side held a spontaneous protest with no campaign, while the license camp ran a strong, organized effort. The board of selectmen race followed, with William Jones leading, William Connolley close behind, and Ex-Selectman Arthur J. Coughlan and Ex-Selectman Driscoll contesting closely before the result was marred by interlinked chances.
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Maynard
Board of Selectmen
William Jones
Selectman
William Connolley
Arthur J. Coughlan
Whitehead
Nicholas Driscoll
Coughlan
P. J. Sullivan
Messrs. Coughlan
Driscoll
Bedford Notices and Local Events Highlight Weekend
Walter Anderson visits Bedford friends after returning from Boston auto show. Bedford Grange plans the cantata Queen Esther. Charles Blake buys a custom 30 hp Mitchell roadster. Roosevelt and Taft enjoy a friendly debate among locals. Auctioneer M F Manning sells Earl Kenrick estate for 1500 at public sale. Parent-Teacher association to hear Frank J. Peaslee on discipline March 21 at 7 30 PM. Five passenger touring car for sale by Dr R K Whitca Bedford Mass.
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Parent- Teacher Association
Frank J. Peaslee
Lynn
Peaslee
Thurelay
FO. Sale
R. K. Whitca
Bedford
Mass
Socks complaint ends with sharp buyer note
Judge Jones answered an advertisement and sent a dollar for four pairs of socks. When they arrived Jones inspected them and wrote the advertiser that the socks were vile and not fit for the street. The advertiser replied asking what he was kicking about and guaranteed he would not wear them out.
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Jones
An Endless Job of Winter Home Comforts
A reader asks how to press the long winter amenities at home. The piece discusses studying the magazine club offers and selecting a combination to suit the entire unit.
Rules for Talking Weather Excerpt
A fragmentary excerpt discusses social norms around discussing weather in English society. It notes artificiality and sensitivity in weather talk, the pressure to speak extensively, and avoid certain topics while still expressing genuine feeling.
Concord Junction social dance marks Willow Lodge event
Willow Rebekah Lodge No. 109 plans a town hall social dance on Friday March 16 in Concord. Other notes mention Concord Women's Club open meeting March 15 with speaker Miss Caroline P Webber on Household Management and a post meeting food sale for club work. Voter registrar notes show 396 registered voters with seven added. last chance to register for spring election is March 16. Edward Dee resigns as Massachusetts Reformatory printing instructor to teach at Lewis School of Manual Arts in Boston while staying in town.
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Concord Woman's Club
Kate Tryon
William Damon
Pascong
R. 1
Robert Damon
Billerica
BE. C. Damon
West Concord
Edward Dee
Massachusetts Reformatory
Lewis School of Manual Arts
Boston
Dee
Willow Rebekah Lodge
King and Cole
F.C. Rockwood
Everett St. Jursday
Concord
May Alden Ward
Muddy water patch at Boston rail crossing called Ocean Voyage
A central town sheet of water near the Boston and Maine crossing exceeds Frog Pond in depth and mud. Citizens mourn the puddle's danger to pedestrians and urge the road department to install a drain to reduce surface water.
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Boston
Boston & Maine
Road Department
Dancing Class Closure Reception in Association Hall
Friday evening the W. W. Green dancing class in Association hall ended its lesson series with a reception. Many guests attended including parents and friars of iaequpils. Mrs. Ralph Hi Damon, Mrs. John Mitchell, Mrs. Harry Marrs led matrons. Miss May Pickard, Miss Mary Damon, Miss Ruth Shepard assisted. Ruth Allen and Randall Woodworth led the grand march followed by about 30 couples. Green's orchestra from Framingham provided the music.
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Association Hall
W. W. Green
Ralph Hi Damon
John Mitchell
Harry Marrs
May Pickard
Mary Damon
Ruth Shepard
Roger Allen
Winslow Damon
Ruth Allen
Randall Woodworth
Mr. Green
Clas
Acton
Green
Framingham
Temperance Event and Sermon Plans with Local Notices
Friday evening the En deavorers host a social with entertainment and refreshments. Sunday morning the sermon is The Desire of Christ. The evening service titled Temperate in All Things aims to rally local temperance supporters. Election day nears and Concord is urged to vote right on temperance. Wanted to buy cottage in Concord Junction addressed to F. E. Mann.
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Christ
Concord
What He's Going to Give Up
A wry note about efforts to quit a habit. The speaker confesses ten years of effort, then pivots to the idea that this year the aim is to quit trying rather than quit the habit itself.
Courteous Rejoinder in Witty Parlor Exchange
In a playful mood Mrs Meekton asks why Solomon is deemed the wisest man. Her husband ponders the riddle as a flippant remark about Solomon’s many wives offering advice.
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Solomon
Mr. Meekton
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Mrs. Abbott
Rogers
James Bewsey
Sumach
EE. French of
Fitchburg
Conserva
Nive
Charles B. Bak
Fat Man's Club
City Hospital
Mt. Wadsworth
Mr. Bakstran
South Sudbury
General Motor
YO YO Beverace Co
Noble
MW. P. N. Dahl, “Prometrist and Optician
Orrick
Maynarp
George H. Gutteridge
Nason Street
B. F. Townsend
Nason and Main Streets
W. F. Litchfield
Walter Anderson
Bedford Grange
Charles W. Blake
Roosevelt
Taft
M. F. Manning
Earl Kenrick
D. B. Lonergan
Cambridge
J. M. Keyes
Prom US
Concord, Mass
Concord, Maynard & Hudson
Concord Junction
Town Hall
Union Church
F. E. Mann
G. A. Tewkebury
Ayer
Hollis
Howe
Medford
R. M. Hoyle
Thomas. Todd, Jr
D. Croan
Charles
Richardson
Ida
Michael O'Brien
Concord Baseball Club
Apri
Appalachian Club
Alfred I. Sawyer
C. HY. 8
State Armory
Middlesex School
C. H
Concord Artillery Orchestra
Julia L. Coburn
W. D. Cross
James Petrie
Beverly
George Williams
Lexington Rd
A. B. Papineau
St. George's Episcopal See
Trinity Church
C. H. Smith
Concord Grange
Concord Bible Society
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