The Colonel's Maid Comedy Presented For Legion Benefit
Local talent staged a three act comedy The Colonel's Maid to benefit Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post No 221 American Legion on midweek evenings. Cast includes Col Robert Rudd widow Carolee Abbo Julia Carroll Leila Blake Ned Graydon and others with Ina F Cutler directing and Frank B Davis supplying music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Hunt Hamilton
American Legion
Robert Rudd
Carolee É Yds
A. Schofield
Richard
Carolina Abbo
Webber Marjorie Byrd
Bertha L. Perley
Bob Rudd
Richard B
J. John Carroll
Grace to read Romance at Bedford Town Hall
Miss Grace Sage of Boston will read Romance at Bedford Town Hall on Monday evening May 17. Other notes mention Missy Sage’s wartime entertaining of 10,000 soldiers and sailors at Newport, R I, and Charles O Dowd building a garage on Crescent Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grace
Sage
Boston
Town Hall
Bedford
Missy Sage
Drexel Hut
Newport
R. I
Maynard theatre site cleared for new build and play tickets
A house between the Macurda drug stores on Main Street is moved to clear the corner lot at Glen Dale and Acton for the Peoples Theatre Co. The three act program offers A Virginian Heroine by the Girls on May 27. Harold Morgan with the Concord Junction family is rumored to be sought for summer by another town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macurda
Nan
Glendale
Acton Streets
Peoples Theatre Company
Murphy
Snyder
Peoples Theatre Co
Tolora
Harold Morgan
Concord Junction
Franken
Concord Mourns Mrs Ann Byron Former Concord Resident
Mrs Ann Byron of Concord died Monday night May 3 at age 75 after Palm Sunday shock. A longtime St Bernard’s attendee, she leaves husband James J Byron seven children including J William Byron postmaster Concord and Ed T Byron San Francisco, fifteen grandchildren, a sister Rose Burke and Terrence Burns. Funeral May 6 at St Bernard’s with high mass of requiem. Interment in St Bernard’s cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Byron
Hubbard Jr
James J. Byron
J. William Byron
St. Bernard's
Concor
Byron
Fermanagh
Ireland
James J. Ae
Waltham
Concord
Thetus
Lafe
St. Bernard's Church
Michael P. Mahon
Henry J. Ryan
William H. Chittick
Brockton
Helen Fitzpatrick
Thomas J. Powers
John H. Byron l
Meatpee
Tel Prema
Hudson
William F. A. McCarthy
Robert Powers
Somerville
P. Joseph Manus
Ter
Mary EB
Bee
Bee Paresis
George H
Money Order
Boston
Charlies M
Ed T
San Francisco
California
Wal and Francis
E. D. Sawyer-Lumber Co
Cambridge
Rose Burke
Terrence Burns
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Elmira Stone Frost Russell Dies in Brattleboro Vermont
Miss Elmira Stone Frost Russell, daughter of the late Amos and Elizabeth Clark Russell of Concord, died at home in Brattleboro Vermont on April 26 after a long illness. She leaves a son or relatives in Concord and was remembered by many Concord residents. The service was led by Rev Loren Benneits of the Unitarian church at St Hollow cemetery. Mrs R F Barrett visits Warren ton Virginia. Also noted are local visits and a sale advertisement for eleven volumes of the N E B Farmer 1848 edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Elmira Stone
Frost Russell
Amos
Elizabeth Ann
Clark
Russell
Concord
Amelia Fisher
Gehe
Lee
St Hollow Cemetery
Loren Beneeeets
Unitarian Church
Many Swindled by Fraudulent Checks in Maynard Area
A check swindler passed counterfeit checks on merchants in Maynard and surrounding towns, mostly for small sums under 50 dollars. Checks drawn on Hudson National Bank were returned unpaid with many traced to Z. E. Graves. Local officials warn merchants to verify identities and ensure the drawer’s responsibility before cashing checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Hudson Bank
Mayn Marchanta
Hadeon National Bank
Ennworthia
Hannens
E. Graves
Alore
Elndine
F. @. Taylor
Maynard Trust’ Co
Maynard Extends Cleanup Week to May 15
The cleanup campaign is extended to May 15 with housekeepers and merchants urged to participate. The effort aims to fill the high school dump, grade the site, and turn it into a beauty spot. Teamsters will cooperate, and schoolchildren will join. teachers will instruct on benefits of a clean town. The Business Men's association, led by Joshua Taylor and colleagues, partners with the local board of health to direct activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Business Men's Associa
Joshua Taylor
William H. Millington
Mortimer Paine
O. S. Fowler
Successful supper by Parsonage Aid at Methodist vestry
A Saturday evening supper held under the Parsonage Aid society of the Methodist church drew large crowds of clerks, merchants, and townspeople. The arrangements committee included Mrs. John McPherson, chairwoman, Mrs. Harvey Liebaeneen, Mrs. Mary Jones, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsonage Aid Society
Methodist Church
John McPherson
Harvey ‘Iebaeneen
Mary Jones
Maree
Samuel Wilson
A. O. Dunham
Margaret G Tes
Marion ‘Wilson
al Marion Gault
Engagements and social notes from South Acton column
The South Acton notes include Miss Winifred O Wilson of Boston and Fred Nagle of Maynard announcing their engagement. Mrs Hollis of N is visiting at Mrs S B Annis. Isabel Annnis turns five with a party at Dr and Mrs S B Annis home. Charles Bennett leaves Plano Steel for a higher paying job in Hudson. Bert Willis in Providence hospital post mastoid abscess surgery with erysipelas complication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Ot N
Ranier
S. B. Annis
Warren Jones
Hodgen
Winifred O. Wilson
Boston
Fred Nagle
Maynard
Jennie Stowell
Marblehead
Julia ‘McCarthy
Plano
Hudson
H. EB
Bert) Willis
Providence
Congregational Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Lecture
Rev Barker presides Sunday morning service at 10:30 with Rev Batt of Concord Junction preaching. Sunday school at 11:45. An illustrated lecture From to Temple titled What use shall we make of our Sundays? will be given Friday at 7:30 followed by a church business meeting with hopes for good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. ‘Barker
William Batt
Concord Junction
Proved Success of Three One-Set Plays at Universalist Church
The three one set plays presented by the Universalist Church last evening and tonight proved successful with many attendees. Praise was given to all who assisted in making the event a credit to the church and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.P
C. U
the Universalist
Jay
Prison Reform Talk Highlights West Acton Event
The West Acton Baptist Church Baraca class hosted its first social and guest evening with a large turnout. Warden Elmer E. Shattuck of Charlestown State Prison gave an illustrated talk on Prison Reform, followed by a surprise collation. Rebekah lodge members attended the Boston assembly. Miss Alcina Bowlby lost the bid for warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Elmer E. Shattuck
Charlestown State Prison
Winona
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Assembly
Boston
Alexina
Bowlby
Warden
Community News Briefs from Acton Centre and Nearby
Deacon Upham and family of Amherst N H visited Mr and Mrs Hiram Proctor. Mr and Mrs Albert Doolittle hosted guests. Mrs Itlesa and Mr and Mrs Ftét of Sandwich attended on Thursday. May 5 saw Richard Barrow host an evening at Littleton Grange with about 200 people from surrounding Granges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Upham
Amherst, N. H
Hiram Proctor
Albert Doolittle
Itle
Sandwich
Richard Barrow
Littleton Grange
Local Notes and Personal Updates in Town Circles
Miss Blanche Ferris is reported mildly ill with scarlet fever. Two Boston men sought summer homes last week. Mrs Huldah Welch returned home after winter with her son Herman Welch in Long Island New York. Harland Tuttle returns home improved after winter in St Petersburg Florida. Miss Laura Ware visits bath home after West sojourn. Acton Woman's club plans Concord trip to see historic sites Wednesday. E S Fobes moved to Old Elma Farm home with electric lights and new additions. Pearley Mason, ill with rheumatism, now able to sit up briefly as friends hope for a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Ferris
Boston
Huldah
A Welch
Herman Welch
Long Island
New York
Harland Tuttle
St. Petersburg
Fla
Laura Ware
Acton Woman's Club
Concord
E. S. Fobes
Elma Faram
Pearley Mason
Acton Woman's Club awards essay prize to Allen Picken
The Acton Centre school awarded a $2 prize to Allen Picken for the best essay on "The Pilgrim Mothers." Mrs Hinds of West Acton presented the prize with judges Mrs Parsons and Charlotte Conant. Miss Helen Abbott of Allston was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Tucker Jr. last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Woman's Club
Acton Centre School
Allen Picken
Hinds
West Acton
Parsons
Charlotte Conant
Helen Abbott
Allston
George S. Tucker Jr
Observed Day News Note
Observed Day service held Sunday with Rev J A Snyder preaching words fitting the occasion. The altar displayed the flag and a Mother and Child picture, along with red and white blossoms honoring living and deceased mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A. Snyder
Sunday Town Meeting Considers Sports Law and Hospital
The selectmen plan a special town meeting later this month to vote on several local matters. Articles include the Sunday Sports law allowing baseball on Sundays under supervision, purchase of the Amory estate, funding for Glenwood cemetery lots, and a hospital on town farm property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Sports Law
Selectmen
Amory
Glenwood Cemetery
Maynard
Binks
Wilson
Ace
Bancroft St
Fyan W.a
Have Hard Luck As Peterson Bros Elevator Caves In
A portion of the coal elevator in the Peterson Brothers yards caved in around six Saturday morning. The structure shifted from plumb with major timbers split. Andrew Peterson says a new elevator will be built with modern construction on the same site at an estimated minimum cost of 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson Bros
Andrew Peterson
Ceme
Mie Ps
William F. Litchfield
As Sabet
Kelley returns from Cuba after service with U S Shipping Board
Edward Kelley son of Mr and Mrs Fred Kelley came home this week after spending the winter in the service of the U S Shipping Board in Cuba The Sun day school annual May party of St Bridget s church will be held the latter part of the month at Colonial hall
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Edward Kelley
Fred Kelley
Cuba
U.S. Shipping Board
St. Bridget’s Church
Colonial Hall
Community Notices From Sudbury and Surroundings
Fred Gardner has been at home ill. Goodman Society meets Monday evening May 16 at the town hall. Miss Inez Perry has returned home for the season. The Grange degree team rehearses for the next meeting. Sunday at the Methodist church the pastor spoke on Mothers Day. Mr and Mrs Louis Wright of Waltham Levi Wheeler and children were weekend guests. Unitarian church opens Sunday May 16 with Rev W A Wood. Memorial church hosts May 0 Ed win Whitney will read. A supper at Memorial church Friday evening chaired by Mrs Atherton W Rogers. Work begins soon on Methodist church improvements with Mr Hayes of Wayland to lead. King Philip club entertainment committee plans a future home day of sports for July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gardner
Arthur
Francis Garfield
Goodman Society
Town Hall
Inez Perry
The
Grange
Metrhodist
T Louis Wright
Waltham
Levi Wheeler
Hadley
Unitarian Church
Wm. A. Wood
Memorial Church
Edwin. Whitney
Atherton W
Stereopticon Lecture Deferred at Methodist Church
A stereopticon lecture planned for last Sunday evening at the Methodist church was postponed to next Sunday. Sunday morning Mr. Clarke spoke on the membership drive to a small audience. A meeting on Friday evening May 14 aims to revive the Epworth League with hopes for strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Clarke
Epworth League
Mother's Day marked by Gruber family gathering in Maynard area
May 13 and May 16 events noted include Rev Robert F Cheney's sermon at St Mark's Southboro. Families of Julius Gruber Samuel Lever and kin observed Mother's Day at Max Gruber home. Mention of Gruber boys and Lever family amid a local basketball game featuring Slim Waldron and ne lormal team, with notable scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oly Bucher
Robert F. Cheney
St. Mark's Church
Southboro
Julius Gruber
Samuel Lever
Benjamin. Gruber
Max Gruber
Gruber
Lever
Maynard
Ne Lormal
Hun
Poy
Slim” Waldron
Concord Junction Social Roundup Includes Local Visits
Aubrey Butcher of Lowell was Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs Alfred Loring. Misses Mary and Emma Callahan of Littleton visited Mrs Thomas Connell. Mr and Mrs J Mahoney of Cambridge stayed with Mr and Mrs David Scanlon. John Loring and Mary Macone visited friends in Boston. Alfred Jones moved his family to Barrett Mill Road. Jolly Seven hosts a whist party chaired by Edith Williams at IOOF hall on Monday evening May 17. Everybody welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Butcher
Lowell
Alfred Loring
Mary
Emma Caallahan
Littleton
Thomas Connell
J. & Mahoney
Cambridge
David Scanlon
John ©. Loring
Mary Macone
Boaton
Alfred Jones
Central St
Barrett Mill Rd
Jolly Seven
Edith Williams
O. F. Hall
Cinderella in Flowerland Operetta At Local School Hall
Children from Harvey Wheeler school present Cinderella in Flowerland on Thursday and Friday evenings. The show features grades from Sunbeams to upper levels acting as flowers bees and leaves with Donald MacRitchie as the Prince and Dorothea as Cinderella. The production, produced despite a scarlet fever outbreak, promises charm and songs for attending families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plowerland
Harvey Wheeler
Donald MacRitchie
Dorothea i
Edward Loughlin
Kenna
Census Chief Reports County Population Count
The supervisor J. J. Sullivan of Concord Junction completes Middlesex county enumeration. About 586 enumerators worked under him, with the county’s 1920 population estimated at over 150000, reflecting ten years of data collection and city counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sullivan
Concord Junction
Middlesex County
Special Agent Appointed for County Factories Mines Quarries
Special Agent J. J. Sullivan of Concord Junction is named by the director of the census to study manufactures mines and quarries in the county. He will begin May 10 and aim to complete the work by May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sullivan
Concord Junction
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Charles O'Dowd
Crescent Ave
St. Michael’s Church
Woman's Sodality
Fr. Hickey
Frank Tillo
al Calzone
Marlboro
Ee Town Hall
Bedford Associa
Kemien Moakley
South
Sare Rollins
Paul
Eoure
M. A. Coughlan
Johnny Wilson
Hector McInnis
Massachusetts
Lexington
Mi.s. Elmira Russell
R. F. Barrett
Richard’ R. Barrett
Warrenton, Va
Richard~ Hartnett
N. EB. Farmer
Simon Brown
Henry French
Daniel Chester French
B. C
Enterprise
Mass
Concord State Armory
Camcord Chapter
American Red Cross
Wallace Reid
Roscoe Arbuckle
Burton Holmes
Bollyanna
Muckleberry Finn
South Acton
Congregational Church
Acton
Lamb
Walden St., Concord
Tel
Frank J. Demars Post
Masonic Hall
Bate
Maynard Grange
Natick and
Peters
Ell
Sudbury
ST. George's Church
Special Agent
John A. Finigan
Martin Tuttle
Walden St
Mags
L. Anderson & Son
Joseph Greck & Sons
Jerome
Rice Thomas Grey Co
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