Bedford News Briefs Highlight Local Events And Appointments
Bedford notes report curb work finishing in front of a local house and mention Rep Immanuel Pfeiffer Jr on a business trip in New York. Chief E P Kelley returns from Mason New Hampshire vacation. A mission opens at St Michaels church around December first. Rebecca Mudge returns from Danvers visit. Edith Nelson moved to Deaconess hospital in critical condition. Louis D Whittemore tours Colorado sending postcards to friends. Apple orchards yield good fruit and prices rise. Mr and Mrs C L Norton of Malden guest of Mrs Nortons parents in Crescent. Alice Pfeiffer returns from trip to Pennsylvania Washington Atlantic City and New York. Bedford Equal Suffrage league invites women to Citizenship class at Mrs Frank Clarks Springs Rd on Thursday Nov 18 at 3. Numan P Hanson resigns as head shipper at M B Nurseries Co and will move to Carlisle to prospect wood.
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Bedford
Equal Suffrage League
Frank Clark
Springs Rd
McLeod and Boudreau Wed Quietly in Town
John McLeod and Miss Margaret Boudreau were married Thursday evening at the residence of Wm Isbester on Main Street. Rev Loren B McDonald of Con ford performed the ceremony. The couple plan a short honeymoon and will reside here upon their return.
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John McLeod
Margaret Boudreau
Wm. Isbester
Loren B. McDonald
Conford
Concord Civic League to Host First Open Forum
Concord Civic League met in the town hall Thursday with reports from committees on town grounds labor exchange and forum. The open forum will meet Sunday at 3 30 PM in the town hall inviting all. plans for a community Christmas are assigned to a special committee. members may pay dues to Miss L C Brown or Dr P T Flavin.
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Concord Civic League
Forum
Open Forum
Town Hall
L. C. Brown
P. T. Flavin
Postponed Vestry Program Adds Drama and Music
The Trinitarian vestry event was moved from Thursday to Tuesday due to the Lyceum. The program features a drama The Man from Texas with James Gleason J Alvord Rose Jennie Gleason Grace Hunt Effie Hunt Helen Hunt Charles Marshall Benjamin Ingham and a musical segment by Mrs Harry Tuttle Miss Alice Cornell Mrs J Alvard Rose and Benjamin Ingham. Ice cream and cake will follow.
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Lyceum
Texas
James Gleason
J. Alvord Rose
Jennie Gleason
Grace L. Hunt
Effie
Helen Hunt
Charles Marshall
Benjamin Ingham
Harry Tuttle
Alice Cornell
J. Alvard Rose
Massachusetts Highway Association Meeting at the American House
Martin Williams John M Keyes and R H Worcester attended the Mass Highway association meeting in Boston at the American House Plans were made for the International Good Roads convention to be held in Worcester on December 15 16 17 and 18.
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Martin Williams
John M. Keyes
R. H. Worcester
Mass. Highway Association
American House
Boston
Worcester
Dedication of Concord Armory Hosts Notable 6th Regiment Event
The Concord armory dedication for Co. I 6th Regt M V M is set for Wednesday evening with Gov. David J. Walsh and state military dignitaries invited. Col. Warren E. B. Sweetser orders a 6 p.m. officers’ dinner at Colonial Inn, followed by a governor’s reception and a ball. special trains and extended service from Boston and Lowell will accommodate attendees, and The Enterprise will provide full coverage next week.
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Co. I, 6Th Regt
David J. Walsh
6Th Regiment
Warren EB. Sweetser
Colonial Inn
Co. I
North Station
Ces
Concord
Boston
Lowell
Middlesex To Host Harvard Freshmen Tonight
The Middlesex soccer team meets Harvard freshman squad this afternoon on Middlesex grounds.
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Middlesex
Harvard
Middlesex Grounds
D A R Food and Apron Sale This Afternoon
Old Concord chapter of the D A R will hold a food and apron sale this afternoon at the Chapter House from 2 to 5. Proceeds support chapter projects and local community works.
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Old Concord
Hitchcock to entertain Concord Musical Club on Dec 7
Mrs A B Hitchcock will entertain the Concord Musical Club at its next meeting on December 7. The topic of study will be the development of dramatic and romantic music.
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A. B. Hitchcock
Concord Musical Club
Concord Guests Attend Miss Winsor Party at the Tuileries
Several from Concord will attend the coming out party for Miss Dorothy Winsor of this town at the Tuileries Friday. Miss Ethel Frank, the young pianist whose voice has won high praise, will appear in the opening number of the Concord Lyceum's 87th season Thursday evening. Assisting in the program will be Heinrich Gebhard, pianist.
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Concord
Dorothy Winsor
Ethel Frank
Concord Lyceum
Heinrich Gebhard
Concord and Lexington Clash on Friday Playground
The big game of the season between Concord and Lexington will be played Friday afternoon on the playgrounds. A large crowd from Lexington is expected to travel to watch what is billed as a great exhibition of the game.
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Concord
Lexington
Harold Marshall Opens Open Forum Series in Melrose
Harold Marshall of Melrose will speak on The open forum its meaning and possibilities this Sunday afternoon under the Civic league. A musical program and a questions session follow the lecture. Future speakers include Guy D. Gold on Dec 5 and Prof. Earl Barnes on Dec 19. Admission is free and open to all town residents. The forum committee lists L C Brown as chair and members including Mrs. Leslie Moore and Rev Smith Owen Dexter.
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Harold Marshall
Melrose
Guy D. Gold
Earl Barnes
Civic League
L. C. Brown
Leslie Moore
Woodward Hudson
Gordon ‘Hutchins
Smith Owen Dexter
Harold W. Chase
Frederick I. Taylor
John A. Garvey
Concord Junction Boy Struck by Auto While Playing
John Thornton, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Thornton of Cottage 81, was hit by a car owned by A G Ziegler while running behind a team on a street near a bridge by the Boston harness shop. He suffered bruises, no broken bones, and recovered at his parents’ home.
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John Thornton
Patrick Thornton
A. G. Ziegler
Boston
Local Post Office Exam Draws Six Candidates
The examination for the local post office carrier position was held Saturday with six candidates. Read more about the male applicants Frank King Henry Delaney Thomas Ryan Richard McCabe and Edward Delaney.
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Frank King
Henry Delaney
Thomas Ryan
Richard McCabe
Edward Delaney
Richard B McSweeney Visits Clinton on Sunday
Richard B McSweeney spent Sunday in Clinton visiting friends and attending local events, according to a brief society notice.
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Richard B. McSweeney
Clinton
George Preston At Waltham Express Office In Willard Absence
George Preston of Waltham is at the local express office in the absence of B. L. Willard. The note places Preston at the office during Willard's absence, indicating a temporary delegation or routine coverage.
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George Preston
Waltham
B. L. Willard
Whist Party Aids Help of Christians Church
A whist party to aid Help of Christians church will be held in I. C. O. F. hall Friday evening November 19. A large attendance is expected.
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Help of Christians Church
W C T U Appeal for Thanksgiving Offering
The W C T U appeals for aid to send its annual Thanksgiving offering to Boston ghut-ins. Tomorrow is the final day to deliver gifts to Mrs. Abby Rolfe on Middle Street where packing will begin and goods shipped to Boston. Give what you can from abundance including money fruit vegetables or preserves.
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W. C. T. U. Appeal
Boston
Abby Rolfe
Middle St
Rolfe
Derby Boy Breaks Leg In Accident At Home
Robert Derby son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Derby suffered a broken upper leg bone when he tripped against a table Thursday noon at his parents home. The injury was serious and painful but set promptly and he is on the road to recovery.
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Robert Derby
Benjamin Derby
Forum to Draw Concord Residents for Music and Discussion
An open forum at Concord town hall Sunday afternoon will draw residents for a musical program and discussion of today’s vital problems. The event offers an engaging way to spend the afternoon, while the armory dedication caused the regular moving picture show to be omitted last Wednesday evening. A capacity audience welcomed Robert Warwick in the night program.
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Concord Town Hall
Concord Function
Armory
Robert Warwick
Ringer Round At Concord CC Crowded With Contestants
A ringer round was held at Concord Country Club Saturday afternoon with a goodly number of contestants. A. V. Gakbraith won the men’s round with 30, George 8 Keyes was second with 32, and Mrs. R. H. Howe topped the women with 46.
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Concord Country Club
A. V. Gakbraith
George
Keyes
R. H. Howe
Home Talent Day at Woman's Club with Camp Fire Girls
The next meeting on the 22nd features Home Talent Day with Mrs. Leslie R. Moore in charge. Camp Fire Girls of Musketaquid council present the play Minnetoska's Dream, followed by tea and social time.
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Leslie R. Moore
Musketaquid Council
Camp Fire Girls
Minnetoska
Engagement announced for Miss Maude Rockwood and Charles Voight
The engagement of Miss Maude Rockwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Rockwood of Everett and Charles Voight clerk in the Snow pharmacy has been announced. Miss Rockwood is popular among the younger set and Mr Voight has made many friends since arriving in town with friends offering congratulations.
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Maude Rockwood
Fred Rockwood
Everett Jr
Charles Voight
Snow Pharmacy
Miss Rockwood
Marriage officiated by Town Clerk in office
Town Clerk William D. Cross officiated at a marriage ceremony in his office Friday afternoon. The couple were Miss Helen B. Brooks and Bernard Gabini of Concord, who left for a wedding trip immediately after the ceremony.
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William D. Cross
Helen B. Brooks
Bernard Gabini
Concord
Weekend Social Notes From Concord Area
John Snow spent the weekend in Union New Hampshire with relatives. Dr G G Fernald returned from a Maine vacation. Miss Margaret McEachern of Worcester spent the weekend here. Miss May Burns of Newton visited Miss Gertrude Hefty. US geodetic survey members were in town on departmental work this past week. Mr and Mrs J F King attended a relative's funeral in Loominater Friday. Dr E J Alley renewed acquaintances here Thursday and will practice in Billerica. Michael J Collins and daughter Ellen were guests of Mr and Mrs Daniel Sullivan. George Virgin of Concord renewed acquaintances. Invitations issued for the Concord high school senior dance on Friday evening November 26. Miss Marian Keith had an appendectomy at Deaconess hospital Friday. Civic league met in Concord Thursday evening.
London variety store names new department head
Dr. Ethel Dunn of New York takes charge of the ladies department at London's variety store, bringing extensive experience and expected excellent service. B. L. Willard is away on vacation from the local express office, spending time hunting in Canaan.
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B. L. Willard
Express
Canaan
Ethel Dunn
New York
London
Miss Dunn
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