Bedford News Briefs and Community Notes
The Bedford library remains closed due to sickness. Miss Dorothy Pickard of Concord Junction died suddenly of pneumonia. The Concord Chapter D A R meeting is postponed indefinitely. Elllie Peterson joins Jordan Marsh Boston. Bedford and Lexington high schools reopen Oct 21. Town hall opens last Saturday evening for taxpayers 7:50 to 9:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Unitarian Church
Dorothy Pickard
Concord Junction
Concord
D. A.R
Ellie Peterson
Jordan Marsh Co
Boston
Boar of Health
Bedford Union
Middlesex & Boston Street Railway Winter Timetable
New winter schedule distribution shows Arlington Heights to Lexington Bedford Billerica Lowell at 6 40 a m with hourly services to 9 45 p m Sunday and weekday variations. Lexington Bedford Concord timings include 7 15 a m start and hourly runs to 5 15 p m with Bedford to Concord 6 52 a m and hourly to 9 22 p m Sundays first car 7 52 a m.
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Middlesex & Boston Street Railway
Arlington Heights
Lexington
Bedford
Billerica
Lowell
North Lexington
Concord
Train Derailed Delays Morning Boston Commute
Commutes from Bea ford to Boston were disrupted when a local line derailment derailed the 7.4 percent morning service. Passengers waited for the 8:16 from Concord to complete the return trip.
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Boston
Beaford
Concord
To Conserve Firewood In Coal Furnaces
Guidance on lining the firebox of coal designed furnaces with firebrick or sheet to control draft and prevent rapid wood burning. Window of practical tips for efficient fuel use and safer operation.
Local notices from West Acton residents and visitors
West Acton updates note J. S. Hoar building a garage for EB R Teele. Roy Grady has been very sick for two weeks. Mrs Kimball of California visits Mrs Andrews. Hall Bros Co sells wood to villagers. Miss Elinor Weeks on vacation from post office. Mrs A M Whitcomb assists in her absence. Mrs Mary Stevens left for Haverhill. Mrs L Richardson very sick for ten days. T S M 8 Dixon plans to spend winter in California with daughter Mrs Frank Chapinoh. I E Page and family moved back to New Hampshire. Mrs Edgar Hall writes from California about sugar issues. Miss Eva M Harrington visited C H Mead in Boston. Glenn C Gould ill at Camp Jackson S. C. Harold Littlefield reports for service from Port Angeles, Washington. Village customers mourn death of Maynard fruit man John Peter, longtime local seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Hoar
Eb.r. ‘Teele
Roy Grady
Mary Stevens
Haverhill
Eva
M. Harrington
Boston
C. H. Mead
Glenn C. Gould
Jackson
Harold. Littlefield
Port Anglus
Washington
Galled to Haverhill as son fights illness
Alonzo Joy was summoned to Haverhill on Monday October 7 as his son Roland lay gravely ill with influenza. He faced barriers to visiting but could convey a message through the nurse, hoping for the boy's swift recovery.
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Alonzo Joy
Haverhill
Roland
Knitted Red Cross Goods Recorded for West Acton
Red Cross knitted articles returned to West Acton for two weeks ending September 28 include socks listed to Mrs. H J Haynes Mrs R M Moore Mrs G H Reed and Mrs Gore. An upcoming newspaper collection for Red Cross benefit will occur the first week in November with papers tied in October for pickup.
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RED Cross
West Acton
H. J. Haynes
R. M. Moore
H. Reed
Gore
Elizabeth Hall
Pleasant surprise shower for Miss Helen Reed at Reed home
A group of about 20 young women gathered Friday evening at the home of Joseph Reed and his wife to honor Miss Helen Reed with a miscellaneous shower. Gifts were thoughtful, refreshments served, and the evening was enjoyed by all.
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Helen Reed
Joseph Reed
Acton Surpasses Fourth Liberty Loan Quota With Bell Ringing
Acton exceeded its Fourth Liberty Loan quota of 94000 dollars on Saturday with an honor flag raised at 2 PM and the church bell ringing several times to mark the achievement.
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Acton
Airplane sighting reported by village residents
On October 8 a few villagers observed an airplane heading southward. The audible motor noise carried over a distance and the event was noted by local observers. The fragmentary text suggests the aircraft may have been making a camp or mass landing.
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Nword
Miss Dora Fletcher Entertains Friends from Boston
The article notes Miss Dora Fletcher hosted friends from Boston on Sunday in South Acton. L. A. Hesselton visited Concord with Dr. and Mrs. Alvard Rose. The L S C of the Congregational church plans a Thursday meeting with Mrs. Barker. Frank Roach and family move into the former Wm Rawitzer house.
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Dora. Fletcher
Boston
L. A. Hesselton
Alvard Rose
Concord
L. S.C
Congrégational Church
R.A.A. Barker
Maynard St
Frank. Roach
Wm. Rawitzer
Frank. Hosmer
Wm. Richardson
Framingham
Springfield
Gladden
80th Birthday Celebration For Mrs Elnathan Jones
Mrs Elnathan Jones marked her 89th birth anniversary on Oct 10 at her West Street home. Family members including daughter Charles Kimball and grandchildren Nathan Kimball and Marjie Kimball Reed gathered as well as Milton Kimball and others nearby. Friends sent best wishes and calls of congratulations.
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Elnathan Jones
Duesday
West St
Aeliave
Charles Kimball
Nathan J. Kimball
Mtrian Marjie
Hope ‘Ki
Hivelyn Kimball Reed
B. Milton Kimball
Liberty Loan drive reaches record Acton quota
Startled residents heard church bells at 2 PM Saturday then learned the Liberty Loan drive raised $82,000 beyond the Acton quota. The crowd celebrated as contributions topped expectations and participation surged.
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South Acton
Marriage of Private William Burke and Miss Isa Belle Heath
Private William Burke of Camp Upton married Miss Isa Belle Heath at St Bridget's Parochial Residence Maynard. The bride has long resided here and friends extend wishes for happiness. Burke left for Camp Upton that night and may be sent overseas soon.
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William *Burke
Ue & A
Camp ‘Upton
Isabelle: Heath
Charles Heath
St. Bridget’s Church
Maynard
Camp Upton
William Rawitzer Moves to Boston
William Rawitzer has changed his residence to Boston. He has long contributed to the town’s prosperity and to the local bond drives, and his departure is greatly noted by the community.
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William Rawitzer
Boston
Sudbury Town News Roundup
Leonard Stiles improves slowly as influenza and pneumonia cases rise in Sudbury. Two pneumonia deaths last week. Maynard visitors include the Thompsons and Fred Thompson in Framingham. Alliance of Unitarian church harvest dinner canceled. Boston visitors Mr and Mrs William Law hosted by the Perrys. Rochester Ferden family vacationing with relatives. Bradshaw assists in store. Burr improving and returning soon.
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Leonard Stiles
Philip
Whit Club
G. B. Grover
Moses B. Hawes
Maynard
Bs & M
William Morse
Emily
Florence
Thompson
Fred Thompson
Framingham
Geo. H. Clarke
Allance of Unitarian Church
William Law
Boston
8. D. Perry
Roscoe Ferden
Alfred Haskell Dies After Short Illness
Alfred Haskell died Saturday afternoon after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday at Mt Pleasant cemetery with Rev Geo H Clarke officiating. He was 30s, survived by wife two sons and one daughter, a father and mother, two brothers and a sister.
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Alfred Haskell
Alfred 'N ‘Haskell
Waltham
N . B. Churchy
Mt. Pleasant
Miss Albina Lindsay Dies of Pneumonia in Concord
Miss Albina Lindsay of North Sudbury dies of pneumonia at Concord hospital on Saturday Oct 6. Eldest daughter of a large family, she was a pleasant, well known young woman with many friends. Parents in mourning, sympathy due to the family.
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Albina Lindsay
North Sudbury
Concord Hospital
Pathway to Knowledge in Twilight Veiled Thought
A reflection on how ignorance transitions through an intermediate obscurity to understanding, using metaphor of day and night and the Cole Ridge twilight. The piece emphasizes gradual insight rather than sudden enlightenment.
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Coleridge
Acton Centre Congregational Church to Open Oct 20
In Acton Centre the Congregational church has held no services for three Sundays but will open on Sunday October 20 as favorable conditions allow. The notice also records the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Livermore on October 8 and mentions visits by Miss Helen Hagerman of Providence to the Fobes home. Word arrived that Allen W. Frost, a dependable young man and former master of Acton Grange, has landed safely with the troops in France.
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Congregational Church
Jessie Laura
William Livermore
Helen Hagerman
Providence
R. L
Edward’s Fobes
Allen’ W. Frost
Acton Grange
France
William D. Tuttle Reaches 93rd Birthday in October
William D. Tuttle of the town observed his 93d birthday on Thursday October 10. A respected farmer known for fruit growing he remains active in labor and apple picking. Friends hope he enjoys many more birthdays.
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Tuttle
Precinct 1 Raises 46150 in Liberty Loan Effort
The article notes Precinct 1 raised 46150 toward the Fourth Liberty Loan as Acton went over the top with a total nearing 105000. It mentions the raising of the service flag and the honoring of war efforts on Liberty Day.
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Acton
Village Ills and Local Happenings Reported
Joy remains sick this past week while several villagers fight ailments including grippe and double pneumonia. Mrs. Harry Womboldt and Mrs. Neal Feltus recover at home, and Miss Mabel Parker and Miss Margaret OConnell visited relatives over the holidays. A few cars were seen Sunday, J B Hoar builds an 18 by 24 foot garage for E R Teele, who plans to market apples from his property with a Ford truck. 26 years after Acton Lodge I C O F No 203 was organized, meetings paused for illness and the hall closing on two Mondays.
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Alonzo
Joy
Harry Womboldt
J. Holton
Robert Lester
Maynard
Neal Feltus
Charlestown
Mabel V. Parker
Earl Littlefield
Walter
Chisholm
Boston
District Réesente Isfranchi Bigot of theiather of
The fragment notes a district representative arguing about voting rights for national officials after territorial cession to the United States. It references a seat of a general government and issues of national concern.
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Réesente Isfranchi Bigot
Theiather
Iebia
United States
Schools to reopen October twenty first as planned
Local notes report the epidemic abating and the schools set to open Oct 21 as previously planned. Several residents including Mr and Mrs Frank Gerry and Miss Ruth took a trip on the Méhan trail last week.
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Frank Gerry
Ruth
Méhan Trail
Alice L. Florence Hosmer
Concord
Lindsey
No. Sudbury
Arthur, White
Ayer
William .H. Bigelow
Boston
S.D. Perry
Bernard
HB. A. Powers
Scarlet fever case prompts town quarantine
A reported scarlet fever case involving Elvin Guplill's associate Nancy leads to a strict six week quarantine around the house. No one outside the gate receives care and no one is admitted to the home while authorities seek to prevent spread.
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Elvin Guplill
Nancy’ “Gupll
Maurice White
Lecture at Memorial church features Nurse Porter of Boston
If epidemic conditions permit a lecture at Memorial church South Sudbury on Monday evening October 21 at 8 oclock. Miss Porter of Boston, a nurse who served in France, will recount her experiences with the first and later troops and may sing. Philip Cline, the local blacksmith, returns to work after illness.
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Memorial Church
South Sudbury
Porter
Boston
France
Philip Cline
Haskell Family Thanks Neighbors for Sympathy
The Haskell family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and town officers for acts of kindness and tokens of sympathy during their great sorrow from Mrs A L Haskell and Mr and Mrs Herbert Haskell and family
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A. L. Haskell
Notpty
Herbert Haskell
Local Residents Enjoy Trip and Outing in Newark and Vicinity
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lothrop and Mr. and Mrs. Warrop, residents of Greenivor Newark New York, were chauffeured to town by car for a visit to the Inn and nearby neckel spots. They also took a trip to mountains noting the pleasant excursion.
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Frank Lothrop
Warrop
Ieee Ae
Greenivor
Newark
A: Inn
Hite’ . Mountaina
Death of Déason Laird in Nashua Hospital
Déason Laird, who recently moved with his family from the village to Nashua New Hampshire, is reported to have died Saturday at Nashua Hospital after an appendectomy.
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Déason Laird
Nashua
N. H
Parsing the parsec as a cosmic distance unit
The text explains parsec as an astronomy measure, noting it equals about 20 trillion miles. It states a human walking distance is irrelevant, while most nearby stars lie within a few parsecs and many others lie hundreds of parsecs away.
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