Maynard Town Meeting approves extensive appropriations
A crowded Cooperative Hall last night heard the Maynard annual town meeting approve total appropriations of 244 582 with a 26 50 tax rate proposal down 2 60 from last year. Finance chair Herbert Young and moderator Alfred H Leary led reports and reappointed three finance members. The meeting covered general government water and street projects, a new paper bridge cost 48 000 with state county town shares, and Summer Street drainage and widening works to aid local employment. John Thompson secured 1500 additional highway funds for Summer Street, while taxation details and pay as you go policy were debated.
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Cooperative Hall
Herbert Young Secret
Finance Committee
Ibert Batley
State of Health
Comee
Alfred Ehleary
Hhe
Joshua Lor
Leslie Sims
Abe Lahn
Thomas Iker
Water Department
Memorial
Fish and
Midx County
Am. Legion
Election and Registration Police
Treeden
J.A. Park
Board of Selectmen
Civil Service Comon
Edward Johnston
Walcott Street
Graves
John Thompson
Summer Street
Summer Hill Road
Stow Line
Summer Hill
Rreschler
Herbert Martin
Board of Assessors
Sanderson
Two Athol Women Injured In Concord L Ittleton Crash
On the Concord-Littleton road near Lake Nagog in North Acton last week two Athol women Miss Anitia E B Coolidge 21 of 268 School street and Miss Idella Oliver of School street were brought to Emerson Hospital. Coolidge suffered a broken nose and abdomen injuries while Oliver had severe lip and facial cuts. The crash occurred when a truck in front began to slide on ice as its driver attempted to shift gears. The Coolidge car struck the rear of the truck driven by I M Daignault of Greenfield who was unhurt.
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Concord
Concord-Littleton
Lake Nagog
North Acton
Athol
Anitia Eb, Coolidge
School Street
Idella Oliver
Emerson Hospital
Coolidge
Patrick Ridge
I. M. Daignault
High Street
Greenfield
Maynard Selectman Sullivan Wins Narrow AntiLicense Victory
Maynard voters rejected licensing with a 78 vote margin. P. J. Sullivan secured a major victory in the town election and was renominated by Republicans after completing a three year term as selectman.
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Enterprise
Maynard
P. J. Sullivan
Maynard Golf Opening Plans for April Nineteen
The Maynard Country Club gears up for an early season start around April 19 as the board considers spring activities. Club champion Harry Bullard of Acton Centre and Chief of Police John Connors remain active, keeping their games sharp during winter. The board includes George H. Gutteridge Howard A. Wilson B J Coughlin Dr John Bellows John Connors Frank Sheridan Frank Leaderay Joshua Naylor James Ledgerd Oliver Trees Kenneth Demon and Hire Billard.
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Maynard Country Club
Board of Governors
Capetaker
Harry Bullard
Acton Centre
John Connors
Club
George H. Gutteridge
Howard A. Wilson
B. J. Coughlin
John ‘Bellows
Frank Sheridan
Frank Me Leaderay
Joshua Naylor
James Ledgerd
Oliver Trees
Kenneth Demon
Concord Junction
Jeren
Conard
Hire Billard
Acton
Dog Thwarts Burglary at Local Stores
On March 14 in Maynard a dog scared away a burglar trying to enter Iglar Senn’s store through a rear window. Three local breaks Friday night included Hilferty's Main Street grocery, Nellie Coughlin's Main Street shop, and a Nason Street coal office. Some groceries and tobacco were stolen. the coal office was untouched. Police investigate.
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Maynard
Main Street
Nellie Coughlin
Nason Street
Hilferty
Miss Coughlin
Firemen's Ball Set for April 9 in Concord
Concord on March 14 announces the Firemen's Relief Association ball for Easter Monday April 9 1928. The Ted Weinlitschestra a famous 12 piece group from Newburyport will perform at 8 oclock with dancing until the small hours. Proceeds benefit the association relief fund.
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Concord
Firemen’s
Firemen’s Relief Association
Ted Weinlitschestra
Newburyport
Harry Carroll
Association
Concord State Guard Veterans Hold Eighth Reunion and Dinner
The Concord State Guard Veterans Association held its eighth annual reunion and dinner at the Colonial Inn with about 60 veterans in attendance. Attendees recalled the Battle of Boston days and Army life while officers for the coming year were elected and a review of state guard affairs was given by State Commander Howard R. Thompson.
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Concord
Concord State Guard Veterans Association
Colonial Inn
Boston
Tom Sanborn
Winthrop T. Hi
George .P. Warber
George C. Park
Corp
J. Alvord Rose
Graves
Harry D.west
dPing
B. Fowler
Isaac N. Ma
Richard F. Wood
Sai Harry A. Morse
William C. Roling
Cueto Ter
Waldo P. Lapham
Gardner W. Lawrence
Arthur D. Hosmer
Winthrop T. Hodges
Hycrett C. Thorpe
Charley Carruth
Benjamin
Allan A. Kennedy
Wells A. Hall
Electric House
Leon F. Foss
First Corps
Pliny Jewell
Medfield
Fred Eaton
Milton
John Kirkegaard
Bedford Selectman
James O'Leary
Jamica Plain
Concord State Guard
Station 4
Charles Miner
William C. Robus
Cat and the Canary thrills crowds in two West Acton performances
West Acton March 14 crowd packed two March 8 and 9 performances of the three act mystery The Cat and the Canary by Winsor Club amateurs. Critics praised setting lighting pace and strong cast led by Marjorie Stearns Paul R. Hederstedt Oscar Swenson Florice Fernald and Warren Costello.
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West Acton
Winsor Club
Marjorie BE. Stearns
P. R. Hederstedt
Oscar Swenson
Frances I. Hall
Elsie Dickerman
Donald P. Littlefield
Warren Costello
Florice Fernald
Henry Hall Jr
Samuel Johnson
Henry Blythe
Annabelle
Donald Littlefield
Harry
Frances Hall
Cicily Young
Susan Sillsby
Paul Jones
Mr. Costello
Annabelle West
Concord Town Meeting Adopts Budget And Ordinances
Concord voters approve borrowing up to 200000 and fund fire engine purchase of 12500, roof repairs for Town House, and extension service 300. Contested by law tweaks include tourist camp permits and Main Street solicitation by schoolboys. debates center on high school site and land takings at Harvey Wheeler School.
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Concord
Conoc
B. Fernhaat
Berkvold
Wells Blanche
Jy Brooks
H. Robert Bygrave
Micha J. Dee
Samuel Hoar
Pres Keyes
Burleigh ‘I
Pratti W. Sheehan
R. W
General Court
Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
Carlisle
Hugh Cargill
Middlesex County Extension Service
United States
Main Street
William H. Hunt
Sarah E. A. Richardson
Prescott Keyes
Harvey Wheeler School
Friends of William Evans Await His Return to Sudbury
In Sudbury, the circle of friends anticipates seeing William Evans out and about soon, suggesting his absence has been noted and he is nearing a public return.
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William Evans
4 H Club Notes Rally trip to Framingham
Members of the 4 H club attended a rally in Framingham on Friday. Mr Keene agreed to lead the trip and supervise the group.
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Framingham
Keene
Improvement Society Meets In Gathering
South Acton Mass March 14 One of the village's best suppers followed by entertainment including Miss Irma Durkee West Acton a dancing display and a one act farce The society formed to improve sidewalks and public works is credited with a long service record and a revival after World War I The report notes library reading room open evenings and local group use plus merit badges for Concord Scouts and plans for a patriotic pilgrimage to Concord on April 19 with a rally and troop competition
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South Acton
Mass
Congregational Church
Irma Durkee
West Acton
H A. Thayer
Exchange Square
Martin Street
Thass
Exchange Hall
C. F
Acton
State Library
Middlesex Extension Service
Og Concord
San
Reni
Vali
Troops of Man
Jam. J. Mansfield Post 168 Auxiliary Postpones Meeting
The Woman's Auxiliary of Jam. J. Mansfield Post 168 American Legion postponed its meeting from last week to next month.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Jam. J. Mansfield
America Legion
Acton Selectmen Open 1928 Session in Fire House
The Acton selectmen held their first 1928 meeting at the South Acton fire house with Howard J. Billings chosen as chairman. Billings, elected in 1926, brings extensive experience and dedication to addressing town issues alongside Waldo E. Itcomb and Dr. Wendell F. Davis, earning the town’s praise for capable leadership.
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Acton
South Acton
Howard J. Billings
Billings
Waldo E.itcomb
West Acton
Wendell F. Davis
Organization by and for the people calls for volunteers
A civic group framed as a body by and for the people invites citizens to join and contribute their service. The message emphasizes collective effort over individual accolades and seeks broad participation without stressing any single leader.
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G. Ontiae
Maynard Town Meeting
Ishua Naylor
Hartin
Iday
Firemen's
State Guard
Veterans Association
Uwon
Marjorie Stearns
Paul R. Hederstedt
Roger Crosby
Mr. West
Henry Hall
Hendricks
Josephine A. Sebastian
Bertram KE. Hall
William . J. Costello
William Brooker
Bertram E. Hall
Alfred Tracy
Acton Center
al. Morrison
Kers
Nuttings-on-Charies
Mosley's
Box On
Acton Grange
Sudbury
Boy Scout Court of Honor
B. Farnum Smith
Improvement Society
Moy
James P. Boniand
Edwin W. Brooks
Joan Sordman
Herbert B. Hosmer
G. Walter Vialle
Herbert Smith
Doys
George Brigham
Raymond Lawrence
Wiliam Auer
Ralph’ Macone
Thomas’ Motley
G. Nelson Markedward J, Bartlett
Delmar Willard
Roar Cabin Boy
Caine Wm. Compton
Sr Murray
F Parker
Huysen
George Jacobs
Acton Selectmen
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