Housing Shortage Strains Maynard Couples Seek Relief
Maynard tenants face acute housing shortage with homes sold over heads and no place to go. The American Woolen Co plans a 40 plus family tenement project, while the Homestead commission considers building actions. Renters remain on waiting lists amid steady delays and rising quest for dwellings in surrounding towns.
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Maynard
American ‘Woolen Co
Eatin
Stow
Actons
Concord Junction
Local residents share visits and gatherings over the holiday
West Acton residents report cheerful holiday socializing with neighbors and relatives. Mrs Whitcomb, Mrs Reid, Mrs Hedlerstedt, Miss Richardson, Mrs Bradford Newton, Mrs Gardner, and others hosted or visited friends in town. Several trips and visits to Concord, North Adams, and Fitchburg noted among townsfolk.
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Pusan Willis
Charles Whitcomb
Bolton
R. A.’ Reid, Jr
Bevan
West Grote
Sarah. Dickie
R.B. Moore
Aln
Hedlerstedt
Graes Richardson
Esthard
liza Bradford _ Newton
Nettie Gardner
Fred ‘Grenier
Clinton Wees Town
Sarah Croston
Mary Stevens
E. M.whittemore
New York
City
C. D. Cram
George W. Hunt
Concord
North Adams
BR. L. Hayward
Jerry McCarthy
Leach
Fitchburg
Elizabeth
Wheeler
Ity George
Ledinster
Edison Phonograph Delights New York Audience Debut
An early 20th century concert blends music and phonograph rediscovery. Miss Peg Peteler performs with Edison recreations of her voice, while Miss Fagan and Harry Humphrey deliver dramatic pieces. The hall fills to capacity, with admission by limited seating for the event presented by DeLee stores.
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Pegit
Germany
New York
Mr. Icon
Sanderson Fagan Ami
Whistler
Fakan
Edison
Harry Humphrey
Buck Fanshaw
Humphrey
the. Edison
Rio Grande
DeLee
Fire Prevention Day Exhibit Draws Fire Chiefs Club
Fire Chief George Gutteridge attended a Boston demonstration at Filens store showcasing a vast curtain of water for fire prevention. The event included a smoker and luncheon at the Franklin Union building with talks on modern methods of prevention.
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George
Gutteridge
Filens
Boston
Semeetny
Vane
Franklin ‘ Union
Massachusette
Minstrel Show Promises Talent from Maynard Club
A minstrel show staged under the auspices of the Diks' Club of Maynard is described as a rare treat for the public this season. The program features home members with abundant talent and mentions several out of town artists slated to take part.
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Diks
Maynard
Police Reports Show War Time Prohibition Violations Rise
State authorities report a surge in prosecutions for illegal liquor sales and related offenses since the wartime prohibition began. Deputies note at least ten convictions this year with four in the past month, including cases of breaking and malicious mischief and accessories before and after the fact.
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Thureday
Maynard Brayden at Acton wins prize for washing machine improvement
William Brayden of Acton received second prize for a washing machine improvement in a competition run by a large firm. Entries were submitted from the United States and Canada. Brayden was among the top prize winners. Me Brassey oversees the wet department at Assabet mills and endorsed Brayden's practical idea.
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William Brayden
Acton
Orange
Mass
United States
Canada
Brayden
Me Brassey
Concordia meeting features regents and music
Mrs H F Bates presides at the Concordia regular meeting held in the afternoon at the Summer Hill road home of Mrs Fowler. Desout Mative and guests were entertained with piano solos during the business session.
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R House
Conca
Fowler
Regents
H.F. Bates
Summer Hill Rd
Desout
Cisen
Seventeen Candidates at Maynard Lodge Meeting
Seventeen candidates were examined and raised through the degree at Maynard Lodge E 0 held at Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday. Members from Maynard Acton and West Acton attended. Oliver Trees chaired the organizing committee. a collation followed the meeting.
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Maynard Lodge
atr'Odd' Fellows
Banquet Attended by Robert Carter at Copley Plaza
Robert Carter proprietor of Car ter's music store on Main St attended a banquet of his biography graphophone dealer from New land held at the Copley Plaza in Boston Wednesday evening. R C Nyman clerk at the store accompanied him. Artis heard on Columbia records provided entertainment.
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Robert Carter
Carter’s
Main
Deelerg
Newland
Copley. Plaza
Boston
Artis
Columbia Records
Records Surpassed in Real Estate Transfer and Tax Adjustments
The board of assessors reported a record number of real estate transfer taxes in May as taxpayers sought value readjustments. Officials noted tax rate increases, not valuation spikes, drove higher bills. Many homeowners seeking changes owned properties previously assessed at 850 dollars, raised this year to around 1000 dollars, with new owners offered around 3000 as fair value.
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Maynard
Inc A
Miss Ethel Butterworth Returns Home After Week
Miss Ethel Butterworth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joel Butterworth, was reported recovering at home after a week in the hospital. Her father was said to have just returned from work as the family awaited further news.
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Ethel Butterworth
Joel. Butterworth
Still Lover There Mias Jennette Taylor Notice
Still lover there Miss Jennette Taylor, daughter of Mr Jad Mra Gavin Taylor, Walnut.
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Mias
Jennette Taylor
Jad Mra
Gavin ‘Taylor
Walnut
Tera Health Sighting Sparks Uncertain Homecoming
A fragmentary report notes a person identified as Tera in good health and cresting a situation while authorities seek her location and possible return home. The text offers no clear details on date or place.
Rev A M Osgood Delights Jamaica Plain Congregation
Revered A M Osgood former pastor of Maynard M E church preached at St Andrews Jamaica Plain in morning and evening services. A large crowd met and greeted the pastor with a special musical program led by Hiram Parkin. Osgood reflected on four great leaders and four parishioners, and spoke on Royalty too Great Power for the Sunday school. He concluded with Today’s Fourfold Obligations focusing on education conduct consecration and leadership. Services also held at Concord Home for Aged Women with Mrs Amory Maynard leading the musical program.
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Av.m. Osgood
Hiram Parkin
Osgood
Menelae Tee
Westington
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Maynard
The
Edward Henderson
Lindus
Wilson
Naylor
Joel Parmenter
Schoor
Concord
Amory Maynard
Burglary at Stew home targets lamps and cash
The Thompson residence on the C5 M and H railway near Stew was broken into on Friday. The burglar removed wicks from every lamp and stole twelve dollars. Mrs Thompson, visiting elsewhere, reported the break in.
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Thompson
Theft reported on return to home at 8 15 PM
Police notified after a theft occurred on her return at eight fifteen in the evening. The text lists several names and mentions an intended sea voyage from New York, with accompanying individuals seen departing for the city.
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Berlin
Readjusted Values Discussed at Congregational Meeting
A Monday meeting at the United Congregational Church covered school matters and administrative readjustments. Attendees included local officials and the community discussed superintendent duties and service values.
Village Notes on Local Games and Items Aboard
Fragmentary local text mentions a village event in Concord with a ball game score of 5 to 4 in one inning. It also references a writeup by a writer and a centerpiece item priced at 25 dollars.
Door of Hope founder speaks to large audience
The Door of Hope founder delivered a talk to a large audience during special services held at the bell Sethe Baptist church. The event occurred on a briny fei weekend with Monday night meetings led by Me Mi Whittemore.
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Bell Sethe Baptist Wee Mahar OU Eeks
Door of Hope
Yeeset
Audien
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W. A. Haynes Co. Incorporated
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