Avery Chemical Co closes Littleton factory
Local brief notes Littleton report the Avery Chemical Co has closed its factory for the present. A new baby arrived for Mr and Mrs Dodge at Trotting Park Road. Dorothy Hartwell is ill with mumps. Cambridge residents Mr and Mrs Walker plan summer occupancy at the Robbins place. School committee met May 13 and renewed all teachers. An exhibition of school work is planned for the town hall around June 8. Five West Grammar students took a suburban auto ride with Miss McNiff as chaperone. The L H B social dance set to be held May 21 in the town hall with Superba Orchestra.
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Avery Chemical Co
Dodge
Park Road
Bellows Falls
Siffith’s
Dorothy Hartwell
the West Grammar School
Miss McNiff
Town Hall
Superba Orchestra of
Lancaster
Maynard News Briefs From Town and Surroundings
John Sunderland Maynard visits An Dover while crushed stone is laid on Maple and Brooks streets. Mrs. Morris returns from Worcester. Women urged to visit Parker's for furniture renovation tips. Herbert Comeau injured at work in the mill dry room. Theatre car draws large Saturday crowd and may become permanent. St George's church services at 5 AM with breakfast to follow. Bancroft street school addition committee to meet Friday with Architect Ashton. William Ingham attends graduation at Westboro nursing school.Reception at Hotel Brunswick honors Prof Lowell of Harvard by teachers' school of science. Congregational church to host Men’s League services with music. Supt Brick to speak. George H. Creighton hosted by Atlas Shoe Co. president E P Tuttle. visit Mayfair shoe plant in South Braintree. Band concerts on lower Main St. Saturdays, Maynard and Finn bands alternating. funded by local businesses. Frank Sheridan surprised with a handsome watch at Thompson St. home. party includes Katie Manning, Grace Rouillard, Mary Landers, Florence Bradley, Stella Morrell, Clara De Mars, Mary Pine, Rose Sullivan, Lizzie Cleary, Harold Garney, Michael Barris, Charles Dawson, Henry Baumier, William Manning, Joseph White, George Cheney, Harold Sheridan, Raymond Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Creighton
E. P. Tuttle
Atlas Shoe Co
Boston
Mayfair Shoe
South Braintree
Michael Connell
Lower Main St
Maynard
Finn
Assabet Furniture Co
Christie, Kaleve Grocery Store
Bander Bros
H. M. Keto
Frank Sheridan
Thompson St
Katie Manning
Grace Rouillard
Mary Landers
Florence Bradley
Stella Morrell
Clara de Mars
Mary Pine
Rose Sullivan
Lizzie Cleary
Harold Garney
Michael
Narrow Escape at Freight Shifter Ends with Injury
Fred Be Carr a brakeman on a freight shifter near the station on Saturday morning narrowly escaped death when a car started to tip. He jumped to the hard ground to avoid being run over, sparing himself from being crushed but suffering a badly injured leg. He was taken to Mass General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred BE. Carr
Carr
Mass. General Hospital
Stricken fruit store proprietor in critical condition
Charles Silvio longtime Main street fruit store owner was struck by apoplexy Sunday evening after 6. Doctors E L Salmon and Daniel Goodenow attended him and he was moved to his James Mullin residence. His recovery is not assured and a prior attack had occurred years ago.
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Charles Silvio
Main St
Silvio
Salmon
Memorial Day music and local happenings in West Acton
The Finn band of Maynard will furnish music for Memorial Day. The valuable draught horse bought by Geo. H. Reed died. Geo. M. Guilford and wife visited relatives in Wal tham. The Perk ins family plans summer in New Haven where Mr. Perkins is now. Rev. Hayes preached in exchange with Rev. Lovett. A. Guilford's son Isaac Davis Post 138 and Ladies' Relief Corps 62 will attend Memorial service at South Acton church May 30. The G A R will decorate graves at Glendale Mount Hope Woodlawn and Acton centers with local events and speeches follows.
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Maynard
Geo. H. Reed
Geo. M. Guilford
Waltham
A. Guilford
New Haven, Conn
Mr. Perkins
F. B. Harris
O'Neil
Kelly's Corner
Mr. Craig
Belmont
Isaac Davis
Ladies’ Relief Corps
South Acton
the Baptist Church
West Acton
Lake Nagog
Stoneacre
Fred Davis
G. A. R. and Relief Corps
Glendale Cemetery
Mount Hope
Acton’ Centre
Woodlawn
Town Hall
C. L. Rhoades
New York
Acton Centre Community Notices and Upcoming Events
Herbert Robbins plans to return to his farm this week. Debates by Concord High School and church meetings are slated. ministers swap pulpits with West Acton and Maynard churches. The O’Neil house is purchased for occupancy. Auction by Otis H. Forbush on May 24 includes farming tools and household items from Harry G. Ingersoll estate. Mrs Jessie M Deane is executrix.
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Congregational Church
Otis H. Forbush
Acton
Mass
Harry G. Ingersoll
Broadway
Haverhill
Jessie M. Deane
Almanac Weather Forecast May 20
Almanac notes sun rise at 4 18 am sun set at 7 03 pm moon set at 8 35 pm high tide at 12 00 pm 12 00 am forecast for New England calls for partly cloudy skies with light to moderate variable winds.
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New England
Sudbury Social Roundup Details Busy Week
Miss Blanche Turner visited Sunday. Mrs James Sheffeld hosted Waltham friends. Miss Sarah E B Pratt visits in Rome New York this week. Mr and Mrs Frye occupy L P Bents Centre house. Roller skating season ends at Music Hall. Mr and Mrs Walter Felch visit Mrs Bent. High school team to play Marlboros Saturday at South Sudbury grounds. Four act drama by town pupils Friday at 7 45 p m in town hall.
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James Sheffeld
Waltham Friends
Sarah EB. Pratt
Friends
Rome
N. Y
Mrs. Fryes
L. P. Bent
Music Hall
Walter Felch
P. Bent
Marlboros
South Sudbury
Local Notes From Sudbury and Nearby Towns
Ned A Hunt buys Weston party motor cycle. Theo Jones of Maynard visited his parents Sunday. Mrs Rebecca Chisholm ill at home on state highway. G Parker Oviatt travels in Maine for wholesale shoe firm. Ralph Hall moved into Bent house on Sudbury road. Robert La Gouff earns chauffeur license after exam. Alfred Murch from Sanbornville visiting CG Goodwin. Yo Yo factory now at full capacity meeting orders. Mrs Reed of Whitman, formerly Wadsworth teacher, visited. Memorial day observances planned for next week. Thomas Atkinson joins Raymond syndicate. Kemble children board with Fred Ham for summer. George Crawford drives Hathaway Co. wagons to Waltham for routes. Farm ers Line ready for instruments by N E T & T Co East Sudbury. eight subscribers secured.
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Ned A. Hunt
Weston
Theo, A. Jones
Maynard
Rebecca Chisholm
Reed of
Whitman
Wadsworth School
J. C. Hall
Thomas Atkinson
Fred Raymond
Raymond Syndicate
Parker H. Kemble
Fred Ham
George B. Crawford
Hathaway &Co
Waltham
Wilcox and Chandler prepare river fleet for summer traffic
Wilcox and Chandler of the Assabet river pleasure fleet have cleaned and refurbished their boats with new floors and improvements. They expect heavy river traffic this summer and plan to provide the best accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox & Chandler
Assabet River
Commodore Wilcox
Selectmen Approve Purchase of Road Trailer
Spencer officials vote to buy a road trailer for 2600 dollars, approving the purchase at a May meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Red Cross Registry For Nurses in Waltham
The Red Cross Registry for Nurses at 367 Moody Street Waltham Massachusetts lists trained or experienced nurses available at short notice. Prices range from 10 to 21 dollars per week with telephone night and day service at 672 3 1270.
Concord Junction Notices of outings and a wake
Albert Hicks and Donald Center enjoyed a fishing trip to Princeton Monday. Mrs. William Blaisdell underwent surgery at Concord hospital. Friends hosted a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hendrickson celebrating their anniversary. A coffee party and dance are planned in Association hall next Friday. Frank Burrill caught a 16 inch trout and bragged about it. A group planned a rushed auto trip to a crash site but aborted. Mrs. P H Bullock hosted friends at Commonwealth Avenue with food and games. Mrs. James Dunlop died after a short illness. she was 41. Survived by husband, a daughter and a son.
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Albert J. Hicks
Donald Center
South Acton
Princeton
William Blaisdell
Concord Hospital
Titcomb
Braley
Chas. Hendrickson
Association Hall
Frank Burrill
P. H. Bullock
Commonwealth Age
Bullock
James Dunlop
Local notes and society brief from Concord area
Mrs Sherman Hoar visits Springfield and several Concord residents appear in social notices. Ground is broken for F B Shepley’s Monumental residence. references to ads by Charles M Byrons for tips and John M Keyes selling Edison and Victor records. James F Hunnewell of Boston may rent Mrs Hoar’s house. Magdalene and Hawthorne chapters plan events. Tufts Delta Tau Delta outing set May 1 with dinner at Colonial Inn and a town hall dance with McWalter’s orchestra. Minor court entries cover two automobilists Cushing Teffany and Marshall Marsh, plea of not guilty. K of C play tribute to Thomas Hopkins. Massachusetts association meeting notes resignations related to Boston and Brookline figures.
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John M. Keyes Sella
Edison
Victor
Samuel Hoar
James F. Hunnewell
Boston
Magdalene
C. EB
Hawthorne
Delta Tau Delta
Beta Mu
Tufta College
Concord
Colonial Inn
McWalter
Cushing Teffany
Cambridge
Marshall Marsh
Watertown
K. of C
Thomas Hopkins
Meachusetts Association
Messrs. Cole
Io “Davia
Brookline
Keyes Has Everything Sporting Goods and Toys
A local shop promotes its broad selection of baseball gear and outdoor sports equipment. The ad emphasizes variety, quality, and affordable prices, inviting customers to compare with higher priced alternatives.
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Littleton
Walker
J. A. Robbins
Mittee
Esese
TOS Lens
P. N. Dahl
Riverside Block
MAIN
Lily
Geo. H. Gutteridge
Negon Street
Naylor
Maynard, Mass
Parker St
Assabet Park
M. F. Mullin
Nason St
W. F. Litchfield Main ST
John Sunderland
Andover
Maple and
Brooks St
William Morris
Worcester
T. F. Parker
St. George's Episcopal Church
Bancroft St. School
Ashton
William Ingham
Westboro
Insane Hospital
C. S. Fowler
Francis
Brick
Brunswick
Lowell
Harvard University
Teachers’ School of Science
Men's League
Fred .E. Carr
B. C. Hayes
Acton Centre
Baptist Church
D. W. Lovett
RE. A. Brigham
Peterboro
N. H
Montagne
Greenfield
Herbert Robbins
Helen B. Wood
Newton
BE. C. Hayes
Mr. Lovett
West Acton Baptist Church
Eugene Hunt
Maynard Congregational Church
South Acton Road
Concord High School
Eaton Hall
Aurin Payson
Leonard White
Congregational Church of Mass
Park St. Church
F. P. Wood
Sudbury
Blanche Turner
South
G. Parker Oviatt
Maine
Ralph H. Hall
H. M. Bent
Sudbury Road
Robert la Gouff
Alfred Murch
Sanbornville, N. H
CG. F. Goodwin
East Sudbury
The
Red Cross Registry For Nurses
Moody St
Waltham, Mass
Concord Junction
Mra
Sherman Hoar
Springfeld
F. B. Shepley
Monument al
Sabe
Charles M. Byron
St. Andrews’ School
St. Andrew's Diamond
Keyes
Electrical and Auto
Victor Talking Machines
Edison Phonographs
Kalsomined
Walden St
Walden Hall
Commonwealth Ave
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