Ex servicemen poll tax relief amid town revaluation talks
D W Cheelman urged higher town valuations while noting service men may be exempt from the poll tax if peace with Germany comes before April 1. The local board will consider valuations after a forthcoming meeting. All male citizens owe a $5 poll tax this year, with $3 of the amount to fund the Massachusetts service bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Cheelman
Board of Assessors
Germany
John King
Massachusetts
Post plans dances as exservice men join legion
Frank J. Demars post of the American Legion has 175 members enrolled, nearly all local exservice men. About 325 residents served, including many in Polish and Allied armies, with some never returning. Possible guest may be General Edwards or Frank Sibley of the 26th division. a public event is planned after Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Demars
American Legion
Edwards
Frank Sibley
Returning to normal for Trolley line in Concord area
Trolley service on the Concord Maynard and Hudson line returns to normal with exceptions at the Concord end. Travel on this end will be opened as soon as possible. The Hudson end opened Friday afternoon. The line was opened to South Acton Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord, Maynard & Hudson
Concord
Hudson
South Acton
Whist Party Draws Big Crowd at Associate Five Social Clubs
A Wednesday whist event under the Associate Five Social clubs drew a well attended crowd with over 20 tables in play. Prizes awarded included ladies first to Mrs. George Champagne and Mrs. Wm Johnston. second to Percy Taylor. Leslia W. Sims claimed first in another division. William Stockwell attended the auto show Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate Five
George Champagne
Wm. Johnston
Rents
Percy Taylor
Leslia W. Sims
Sudbury Bride Weds Maurice White at Waltham Home
Miss Marion Seeley of Sudbury married Maurice Bertram White of Sudbury Thursday night March 18 at the Sanderson home 117 Lincoln street Waltham. Rev George H Clarke of Sudbury performed the double ring ceremony with small attendants and a reception followed. The couple will reside in Waltham where Mr White works for Edison Electric & Illuminating Co. They received numerous gifts and a substantial check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Sanderson
Maurice White
Sudbury
Waltham
Nathan Sanderson
Lincoln St
Marion Seeley
Maurice Bertram White
Theouse
Barbara
Mary Sheldon
George H. Clarke
Priscilla Sanderson
Arthur H. White
Ralph Sanderson
Arthur Hawes
Hudson
Heston
Roxbury
Weston
Bureau Reestablished The Clothing Age In Beston
The Clothing Bureau, run by the War Service committee of the Women's City club of Beston, reopens at 9 Hamilton Pl Boston. It serves as a center for information and help on clothing issues with consultations on budgets remodeling and fabric testing. A speakers bureau and traveling exhibit assist clubs and schools with healthful clothes and textile guidance. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm weekdays and 9 am to 1 pm Saturdays.
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Clothing Age
War Service Committee
Women's City Club of
Beston
Hamilton Pl
Boston
Sudbury
Concord Streets Flooded After Heavy Rain and Rising River
Water knee deep on Hubbard street and other avenues as pumps from water and fire departments drain flooded cellars. Garages and greenhouses lose five feet of water. Nashawtuc and Lowell roads face flood threats. Sudbury river waters reach Hosmer yard. daily canoe trips to the hen house amuse residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
Fire Department
Hubbard St
Frank MacDonald
Magurn
George Blanchard
Virginia
C. H. Pepper
Wiliam Wheeler
Nashawtue Rd
Lowell Rd
Foo
Middlesex
Liberty St
Elm St
Old South Bridge
Concord River
Sudbury River
H.B. Hosmer
Legion Competes for Center Stage on April Nineteenth
A clash over dances in Monument Hall and the armory pits the Knights of Columbus against the American Legion. The K of C withdrew from plans for a spring dance to support a baseball fundraiser, while the Legion plans a separate event that evening. Local opinion favors the American Legion as it seeks funds for its summer baseball program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Old Co. I
Armory
American Legion
Organiza
Whist and Dance by Division 56 A O H at Monument Hall
A large gathering of about 30 whist tables filled Monument hall on Wednesday evening March 17. Mary V. O'Brien won first prize for top points, Catherine Moynihah second, Hannah Morley consolation. gentlemen's prizes went to Charles F. Bulger first, Patrick O'Brien second, James Powers Jr. consolation. Refreshments followed by a dance until midnight. Committee chairs were George D. Mulcahey with Patrick McPhillips Edward Flannery William H. Dee and Patrick McBreen. An entertainment committee plans more whist parties after Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument Hall
Mary V. O’brien
Catherine Moynihah
Hannah Morley
Charles. F. Bulger
Patrick O’brien
James Powers Jr
George D. Mulcahey
Patrick McPhillips
Edward Flannery
William H. Dee
Patrick McBreen
Fire crews swift response saves home of George R. Sheppard
The fire department rushed to the Sheppard residence Saturday to extinguish a cellar blaze. Firefighters arrived in one minute and fifteen seconds after the alarm, a remarkably fast response that prevented serious damage. The blaze started from a furnace spark and was extinguished with little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Sheppard
Planning for Ball and Easter Concert Arrangements
The Firemen's association committee finalized plans for a concert ball to be held at the Armory on Easter Monday. A large crowd is expected to attend. George B. Varley spent the week with his parents, Mr and Mrs Edward Varley of Brooks Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fda
Tecert Firemen’s Association
Ie Ota Armory
George B. Varley
Mrs
Edward Varley
Brooks St
West Acton News Roundup of Local Visits and Events
Mrs I M Mead returns to her son H E Mead in West Acton. Mr and Mrs B F Blaisdell of Carlisle visit. Mrs Manuel Desouza returns from Waltham hospital after surgery. Garage truck goes to Boston for first time since road tie up. Mr and Mrs Andrew Peterson of Stow plan move to Brooklyn New York for a new job. A B Payson of Concord Junction visits son Stanley Payson. Nelson Willis of North Acton celebrate birth at Concord Hospital. Miss Ruby Viets of Waltham sails as missionary. Hopes rail service resumes as tracks thaw. Hall Bros Co loses a horse with hind leg injury. Dr Murray treats it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Mead
H. EB. Mead
B. F. Blaisdell
Carlisle
E.J. Blaisdell
Manuel Desouza
Waltham Hospital
Boston
Andrew Peterson
Stow
Brooklyn
N. Y
A. B. Payson
Concord Junction
Mis
Stanley Payson
Nelson Willis
North A
Iter
Concord Hospital
Ruby Viets
Waltham
F. H. Viets
Boxboro
the & Histon St. Railway
Hall Bros. Co
Joseph Gallant
Ee Dr. Murray
Mass State Board of Agriculture Meeting Preview
The Mass State Board of Agriculture plans an all day session this Thursday with a good program. Train service east and west runs both morning and afternoon, and a roast beef dinner will be served at the banquet hall under Winona Rebekah lodge. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Maynard Fans Eye Fast-Pailing Season End Games
Basketball fans plan to watch a few Maynard games before the season closes as the team races through a busy stretch. The crowd hopes for exciting action and timely performances from local players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Auction Sale Notice by John A Finigan Concord Mass
Concord auctioneer John A Finigan lists multiple sales for March 1020 in Concord Leominster Ashburnham and Ashburnham with farm implements livestock antiques and household items. The events include two horse teams farm wagons a one ton truck a 1917 Ford touring car and various furniture and antiques with spot cash terms and times from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on different dates at Conway Turtle Stable and other venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turtle’s
Walden Street
Concord
Planet Jr
Ford Motor
Maxter
Aliso
Butler
Leominster
Mass
Conway Stable
Ashburnham
Hartnett
Fitchburg
John i. F
Help of Christians parish marks mortgage burning in St Patrick event
Concord Junction parish staged a St Patrick’s Day entertainment that celebrated burning the mortgage on Help of Christians property. Fr Myles D Kiley led the program with readings and music by parishioners, ending with a communal toast and a banquet to honor the church’s debt freedom and long rural growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Help of Christians Parish
Help of Christians
John J. Connorton
Kiley
Henry Collins
James M. Russell
Russell
Concord Junction
Concord
Mortimer Twomey
Boston
O'Connell
Michael J. Welsh
Welsh
West Lynn
Daniel W. Cronin
Francis W Cummings
Cronin
Charlestown
Cummings
Roxbury
Myles D. Kiley
Tor
Edward J. McLaughlin
Mr Russell
St Patrick
Bluebird
Elsie Jagling
Robert Ferran
Laura Curley
Edward Loughlin
Arthur Moreau
John Kenna
Dorothy Moynihan
Acton Local Notes and Social Gossip
South Acton schools reopen after vacation. Elizabeth Merriam and Irene Merriam visit relatives in Acton and Wollaston. The W C T U meets led by Miss Lizzie Bumpus. Mrs Perdelwitz improves after illness. A snowfall yields about 12 inches. A baby girl arrives on Maynard Street. L Q Amadon leaves B M A R work for Capelle Fertile factory. Invitations issued for Marion Wool and J Madison Fairbanks wedding on April 10.
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E Ratburg
Deaconess Hospital
Concord
Louise McKenzie
S. B. An¢nis
Irene Merriam
Harold
Wollaston
Lizzie Bumpus
H. A. Perdelwitz
Ruth Fullenton
Arthur Wayne
Acton Centre
Harold Merriam
George Hodgen
A. L. Wilbur
Manchester
N. H
Henry E. Tolman
Prospect St
Woodward
Somerville
W. Fletcher
Gladden
Walter F.tucker
Maynard St
Addie Chase
Florida
L. Q. Amadon
Capelle, Fertile
Pr. Shaw
Marion Wool
J. Madison Fairbanks
New York City
Roadways to stay open after storms despite outages
The C M Dhe electric company began work on Maynard Street at 6 Gielock. Crews hope to clear the area by Tuesday and will try to keep roads open despite ongoing storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.M. Dhe Electric
Case’s
Maynard St
Gielock
Daughters of Isabella and church events in town
Community notices describe a Sunday communion at St. Michael's, an Easter Monday firemen hall event planned for April 4, and a town group saw The Girl in the Limousine at Plymouth theatre on Wednesday night March 17. The Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post of the American Legion schedules an April week dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's Church
Daughters of Isabella
Co. Firemen’s
Boston
Plymouth Theatre
Anthony Hunt Hamilton
The
American Legion
Aravel
Acton Center News Briefs Reflect Village Doings
Local updates include Mary Pickard hosting a Women’s Church Aid gathering and Miss Carolyn Walker visiting the Walter Petersons. W C T A annual meeting held at Mrs B A Phalen’s home. Miss Carrie Thrill visiting from South Hanson for two weeks with her uncle N Tenne. George Tucker Jr called to Peterboro NH by mother’s illness. Lyric Trio concert set for March 25 in town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickard
Carolyn Walker
Kingston
Walter Peterson
B. A. Phalen
Carrie Thrill
South Hanson
N. Goward
Daytona
Fla
W. R. Peterson
T. B. Ambrose
Nashua
N. H
Butterfield Harris Farm
East Acton
Charles T. Baxter
Ly George 8 Tucker Jr
Peterboro
KE. Taylor
H. F. Tuttle
Florida
Scouts Initiate Malcom Dunn and Everett Webster
At the troop meeting Malcom Dunn and Everett Webster were initiated as tender feet after passing tests. Two patrols were formed the Flying Eagle and Pine Tree. Scouts studied First Aid practised splints and bandages for a broken arm and the Flying Eagle patrol made a litter of two staves and rope while Pine Tree patrol signaled in Morse code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcom Dunn
Everett Webster
Flying Eagle
Village Aims to Run Weekend to Maynard
The public in the village hope for a weekend run to Maynard by ve Getto L. Michelson who has been away the past three weeks and is not yet able to be up. Mrs C EB Holt spent days at Lowell with her sister Mrs L M Sheppard. A shower of post cards was sent to D H Hall for his 78th birthday. Miss Evans returned home after weeks in New York and New Jersey. Walter McClenatham's friends are glad to have him around after a recent incident. Ralph Gates spent Sunday at home and noted the saw mill outfit may move to Vermont over the road from Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Getto L. Michelson
C. EB. Holt
Lowell
L. M. Sheppard
D. H. Hall
Petersburg
Fla
Miss Evans
New York
New Jersey
Walter McClenatham
Ralph Gates
Vermont
Bedford
John Blanchard 86 Acton Resident Dies
John Blanchard died Saturday afternoon at age 86 in Acton after a winter of feeble health. Born in Boxboro he was the brother of the town's late Blanchard. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev. G L Michelson presiding. Interment followed at Mt Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blanchard
Acton
Blanchard
Boxboro
Mt. In Hope Cemetery
Machine Set Up Delayed Asbestos Marte Booth Arrives
The asbestos Marte machine booth arrived Friday from Howton and work began Saturday at I O F hall with James A Grimes in charge. The project finished this week but a date for showing next Monday night is not set.
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Asbestos Martes. Vt
How ‘Ton
I. O
Hall
James A. Grimes
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William Stockwell
Bureau
Harvey N. Fairbank
Washington, D. C
Union Men and Friends
Frank L. McCormack
Main St
Arthur Lacroix
Nason St. John
Concord State Armory
American Red Cross
Charlie Chaplin
Ralph Henry Barbour
Algo
Prizma
A Bruce
Pathe News Weekly
Work of
Red Cross
West Acton
John A. Finigan
James Russell
Enis Ruth
Patrick Disken
Ireland
Edward McLaughlin
Santa Lucia
Edith Bartolomeo
Athinne
Dorothea . Loughlin
Margaret Hearn
Esther Doherty
Nellie Keefe
John J. Sullivan
Michael J. Dee
Paul Lyons
William Lee
Paul Landreville
Winslow Russell
Rs. P. Bullock
Acton Center
Walden St
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