Local Irish Freedom delegates attend state convention in Boston
Margaret Marshall of Waltham visits her daughter Mrs John Main Street. J W Hennessy John O Grady Ed B Sheehan George Buchanan Killoran and D C Sullivan attend the annual State convention in Faneuil Hall Boston as legates of the local council of Irish Freedom. Mrs Arthur Tripp returns to Providence after visiting sister Mrs Gay es Highland Street. Miss Louise Williams and Misses Eliz and Gene Connell motor trip to Troy New York and back via the Mohawk Trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woda
Grace & Peerd
Margaret Marshall
Waltham
John Main St
J. W. Hennessy
John O'Grady
Edb Sheehan
George Buchanan
Killoran
D. C. Sullivan
Is of
Gayes
Highland St
Louise Williams
Eliz
Gene Connell
Troy
Readable Frat Music Event Highlighted by Vocal Selections
The article notes a vocal concert by Mrs David Sheehan and James Early with violin solos by Miss Frances Curley and ensemble pieces by Miss Ma Christian. A floor clearing leads to a musical segment, with the next event set for Tunney October 18 at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aegean
Jonas
Kelley
David Sheehan
James Early
Frances Curley
West Acton lodge set to work first degree
South Acton Maynard lodge IO00F to work the first degree at West Acton on Monday Oct 17. Refreshments to follow. Rev Ralph A Barker pastor. Sunday 10 30 service with Sunday school at 12 and vesper service at 7. Prayer meeting in the vestry Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Lodge
West Acton
Ralph A. Barker
Bird Hospital Plans Hinted In Busy Boarding House
The article describes Miss Pope who runs a busy bird boarding house caring for canaries and other pets when families travel or are away. She hopes to expand into a large bird hospital as three doors and a basement already strain space with about 700 birds expected to stay long term. Also noted is the death of Hudson resident James J. Walsh at 25 Cottage Street aged 70 after a long illness, a former boss carpenter at Apsley factory, survived by his wife and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaries
James J. Walsh
Hudson
Cottage St
Mr. I
Ireland
Onme
Apsley Factory
Joseph
Bos
Maynard Wins Final Benefit Game In Overtime Thriller
The final benefit game for the Maynard players drew a large crowd on October 12 at the local grounds. Maynard edged Morgen in a late rally as McAuliff hit safely and Lent stole second to score, with Maynard sealing the win on a three base hit by Preetied bat nekle and Morgen finishing with a timely hit to end the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAuliff
Hartnett
Roach
Ryan
Lent
Gregg
Maynard
Cotter
Marsden
Bat Nekle
O’brien
Oe Pepo
Morgen
Ani
O'Brien
Wee Neee Morgan
R. Marsden
Fe T. Marsden
Orrill
Ewes
Boston Postoffice
My Loftus
Winnett
Maynard Speeee
Boston Postofficer
Sowles
Owles
Delaney
Loftus
Morrill Weinett
Andrews
Morrill
Lowles
Harrington
T. Marsden
Wilder
Italian Field Day Parade Amid Rain Delays in Columbus
Roma lodge 1103 held its field day despite rain with a two part parade led by Marshal John Pincitelli. Participants included Royal Umber band Lawrence group of local girls, Italian Boy Scouts Troop 3, Roma lodge, Lancaster Mills band, and Lovoia lodge 202 Clinton marching to Whitney field through Riverside hall and Main Street core areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma Lodge
Whitneyfield
Riverside Hall
John Pincitelli
Royal Umberto Band
Lawrence
Lancaster Mills
Lovoia Lodge
Clinton
Main St
Walnut and
Roosevelt Sts
Hayes
Waltham St
Main and
Nason Sts
Whitney Field
Grand Deputies
Cosmo Molino
Cambridge
Michael Greco
Fireworks light up Fairway show with rockets and set pieces
The Fairway featured regular attractions as wrestlers did not perform. Food and drink including ice cream tonics sandwiches and hot dogs were sold all day. Fireworks launched at 8 p.m. with 50 rockets and 21 set pieces.
Mrs Baker Speaks at Local Women's Club Meeting
The Woman's club opened with 34 new members and an entertainment. Mrs George Minot Baker, president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, urged observance of Armistice Day with flags at half mast. She discussed women's role in legislation and how to follow editorials. A recital by Miss Myrtle Jordan and Miss Mildred Ridley followed, and tea concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
George Minot Baker
State Federation of Woman's Club
Baker
Myrtle Jordan
Mildred Ridley
Town Observes Phone Week Open House
The town will observe Phone Week from Monday October 17 to Saturday October 22 with visits to telephone offices to see how calls are handled. On Monday afternoon Wire Chief Matthew Hammond and Manager George A Stevens will explain switchboard operation at the Fowler block office. Miss Marie Peterson, local chief operator, will be at the office all week to answer questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Hammond
George A. Stevens
Fowler Block
Marie Peterson
Victim of Axphyxiation Buried in St Bridget’s Cemetery
Thomas Lesney of 14 Railroad Street who registered as John Smith at 31 Causeway Street, Boston, was found suffocated in the morning by the landlord, presumably from blowing out gas due to unfamiliarity with that kind of lighting, and was buried Wednesday morning in St Bridget's cemetery after services at St Bridget's church led by Rev. Fr. Jobbinski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lesney
Railroad St
John Smith
Causeway St
Boston
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
St. Bridget's Church
Jobbinski
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Host Harvest Social
Worcester resident Miss Anna Doerr visits as family friends host a joint social at the cooperative hall run by the fair committee. Proceeds go toward the November fair. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Fowler and son Henry Miss Hanitin Miss Ryan and Mr and Mrs Morse at the harvest dinner at the Unitarian church Columbus Day. Maynard lodge I O O F first degree team plans to work many candidates in West Acton on Monday October 12 with recruits from Maynard Acton and Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Doerr
Worcester
George
Taylor
P. J. Sullivan
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Fowler
Henry
Ruby Hanitin
Eleanor Ryan
Augustus Morse
Unitarian Church
Columbus Day
Maynard Lodge
West Acton
Maynard
Wee Acton
Concord
Barnard Stockwell Wedding Vows at Family Home
Catherine Lee Barnard and George Stockwell were married at 7 45 PM in the bride’s parents’ home. Rev Alfred W Stone officiated. The couple will live at Parker Street after a brief wedding tour and received linen, cut glass, and china as gifts.
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Barnard—Stockwell
Catherine Lee Barnard
James
P. Packard
Well
George Stockwell
Parker
Alfred W. Stone
Levi Lincoln
Worgester
Elizabeth Barnard
Brighton
Om Parker St
Concord A roadster crash injures driver near Lowell
Olaf Lawson of Concord owned Maxwell roadster that crashed into a tree on Lowell road Saturday night after overspeeding from Boston on Lexington road. The driver was arrested for suspected liquor influence. another occupant fled on foot. Lawson’s court date set for next Thursday.
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Maxwell
Olaf Lawson
Lowell Road
Boston
Lexington Road
Dawson
Patterson
Lawson
West Acton Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings
A West Acton Gazette roundup lists plans for a West Acton Woman's Club special meeting in the G A R hall on Friday October 14 to discuss a community house. The Holt family attended a Wright Sheppard wedding in Lowell. Rev A E Wheeler hosted 17 boys at his home on October 5. The W C T U opened its season with a meeting at the Misses Porter home. Rev Ralph Barker preached at the Baptist church. Mrs Sprayd of California visited daughter Mrs A B Parker. Mrs Stearns of Hartford visiting son C S Stearns. Mrs Susan M Hagar of Ayer bought the Ed Jewett house and lot sold by C A Durkee and plans to improve it. Frank Manove moved to Miss J A Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton Woman's Club
G. A. R. Hall
Porter
Ralph Barker
South Acton
Baptist Church
Sprayd
California
A. B. Parker
Stearns
Hartford
Conn
C. 8. Stearns
Susan M. Hagar
Ayer
Ed. Jewett
C. A. Durkee
Hagar
Frank Manove
J. A. Welch
Red Cross Aids Veterans with $10 Million Support Effort
The American Red Cross reports a $10 million annual effort aiding disabled veterans and their families, with 2,397 ex service men helped this year. Chapters nationwide fund claims, medical treatment, training, and loans, while headquarters manages headquarters operations and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
American Red Cross
National Headquarters
United States Public Health Service
Red Cross Chapter
National Organization
Els
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Madam Duck Outsmarts Mr. Fox in River Chase
Madam Duck lures a hungry Mr. Fox with a limp wounded wing and retreats to the riverbank. Fox dives after her but trips on mud and falls, letting Madam Duck sail away. Fox vows revenge, while Madam Duck survives to an old age, wary of the fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Duck
Mr. Fox
Madamuck
Reynard
Reddy Fox
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Manter
P. O—Maynard
ITO
Joseph Burns
Roosevelt St
Maynard Grange No 340
Frank J. McCarron
John Shea
Dalton
M. B. Church
Johnson Pharmacy
Dalturna
Caroline Randlett
Roosevelt School
People’s Theatre
Case's
B. J. Coughlin
Double Triangle
Atnae
Warren F. Low
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England
Scotland
France
Crowe Park
Peter Rouillard
West Aaton
Army of Disabled
U. S
Distasio's Pure Food’ Market
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O. D. Blenie
Army
Adam Duck
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