Cooperative Wholesale Society described in historical notes
The piece surveys the Cooperative Wholesale Society of Great Britain, tracing its origins to Ayrshire weavers in 1769 and Rochdale in 1844, noting its vast scale, 43,000 employees, 189 factories, extensive imports and exports, and its role as a federation of 882 retail cooperatives in England and Wales. It also mentions labor support during Dublin 1915 and the society’s aim to expand production and distribution through its own agencies. It then shifts to a local bowling league, reporting Maynard-Soko Texaco beating Gruber Furniture with high scores by George Lawton and Murphy, and a Ford Motor win over Beso Gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Cooperative
England
Co-Op
Coopertive Wholesale ‘Society
British Cooperative Movement
Great Tain
Ayrshire
Rochdale
Cooperative Wholesale Society
Wales
India
Ceylon
Cooperative
Dublin
Ireland
British Trade Union Congress
CW 8 Bank
Charles Howarth
Maynard
Soko
Texaco
Gruber Furniture
Lynch
George Lawton
Murphy
Gruber
Ford Motor
Beso Gas
W. Hallowell
Melesia
W. Murray
T. Duggan
Betsy Ross Husband John Ross a Philadelphia tradesman
Betsy Ross married John Ross in November 1773 and lived at 239 Arch Street. He later ran an upholstery business and worked at a southern Philadelphia munition store where an 1776 gunpowder explosion killed him.
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Betsy Ross
John Ross
Aneas Ross
Christ, Church
Second Street
Philadelphia
Ross
Elizabeth Griscom
John
Archi Street
Betsy
North Pole defines true south for all land locations
The compass directions only relate to the earth with the North Pole as the convergence point of all meridians. Every surface point lies directly south of this pole, so an observer at the North Pole faces south in every direction, regardless of orientation.
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North Pole
Organized Crime in Chicago Fifty Years Ago
Collier's Weekly recounts Chicago crime past where many pocket pickpockets avoided jail by passing loot to a federation. Each suspect phoned his attorney hourly. failure triggered immediate writs of habeas corpus and rapid releases, sometimes three times daily.
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Chicago
Noise survey finds Bellevue area louder than famed Cross of the World
The League for Less Noise records decibel readings around New York landmarks, with Bellevue Hospital posting over 90 decibels while Broadway and Forty-second Street show 77. Auto horns and trucks contribute high levels, and odd anecdotes follow, including a police horse mistaken for a pursuer and a costly parking incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League For Less Noise
New York
Bellevue
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Bellevue Hospital
First Avenue
Party-Second Street
Fifth Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Central Park West
Boston Frog Charmer Delights Audience of Bullfrog
A Boston pediatrist observed a bullfrog on a fly pad and imitated its croak. The frog moved toward him as he adjusted his pitch, culminating in the animal hopping within five feet of the doctor.
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Boston
Acton-Luke Tuttle Dies at 69 in Littleton Home
Luke Tuttle of Acton died October 19 at his daughter’s home in Littleton in his 70th year after years of poor health. He owned a large Acton apple farm and built a stone apple house still standing. He was honorary Acton Grange member and known for Boston Market days. Simple funeral was in Acton Center conducted by Rev. Glenn W. Douglass. He leaves wife Tat tie L Miles and four daughters and three grandchildren. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Acton Concord. Burial line and wedding note follow reading.
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Acton
Luke Harris Tuttle
Jennie L. Furbush
Littleton
Boston
Acton Grange
Acton Center
Glenn W. Douglass
Acton Congregations Church
8. Steele
Box- Boro
L. Whitcomb
Lonedale
R. L
Jennie L.ourbush
Mildred H. Robbins
South Acton
Woodlawn Cemetery
Bedford Party Birthday Surprise for Miss Vivian Ross
Miss Vivian Ross of South Street was pleasantly surprised last Friday evening by guests invited by her host. The party moved to the dining room and broke up around a hour, with wishes for many happy birthdays.
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Bedford
Vivian Ross
South Street
Paradise fish nests built from bubbles amaze observers
The Paradise fish creates an unusual nest from bubbles. The male fishes’ behavior draws curiosity as researchers study how these airy structures are formed and maintained in its habitat.
Willow Rebekahs Install Officers In Shared Lodge Hall
Acton Concord Lodge 212 and Willow Rebekahs held a joint installation in West Acton C O F hall. Luella Hontoon as Noble Grand led Willow Rebekahs with Edith Bailey, Millicent Benson, Eveline Edwardson among officers. Townsend Rebekahs installed by Ruth Scanlon with Coral Redfern assisting. Weekend trip noted for George Braman and O D Wood. Church group hosted a whist party at G A R hall.
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O. D. Wood
Maine
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Planned Parties on the Horizon Mentioned
A fragment notes that other parties are being planned for the near future indicating ongoing political activity and potential events to follow.
Maynard civic groups back Driscoll bid for representative
The Maynard Junior Democratic Crusaders opened headquarters on Nason street to support Atty John A. Driscoll for representative. The VFW hosted a weekly whist with prizes awarded to Madaline DeMars Clara Sweet May Outis Mrs Adams and several others.
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Maynard Junior Democratic Crusaders
Odd Fellow
Nason Street
Atty John A. Driscoll
Vv. F. W
Madaline DeMars
Clara Sweet
May Outis
Adams
William Graham
Join Denarro
Michael Walsh
Driecoll
William Fitzgerald
Helena Murphy
Plum Island
J. Frank Whitte
Edward Johnston
John Swanson
Alton Whitney Frank White
Roy P. Sewall
Paul Luker
Carl Swanson
Muriel Lyons
Needham
State Clubs at Holyoke Wes
Weekend notes list participants including Mies Alyce Priest, Mrs. Rachael Greive and Charlotte. The entry references Holyoke and Wes with unclear context about clubs and activities.
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Mies Alyce Priest
Street
Rachael Greive
Charlotte
Holyoke
Wes
Fire alarm calls spread through nearby districts
A garbled report notes Box 35 sounding for a morning fire in a central area, followed by Box 36 for sparks from an unknown source, and Box 47 for a grass fire behind a location labeled vara Caio, with names Frank Cloutier appearing in the fragment.
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Inc
Vara
Caio Frank Cloutier
Maya or APEAE Op Mgr It A
Readable fragments indicate a brief note referencing Maya or a manager role at APEAE. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
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West Point Military Academy
Parje
Ield Bong
Harvard
Michie A
West Point
Eethe
Wale
Sokos Ahead
M. Meloro
Hintsa
Wadazela
Ford Motors Veleno
Brooks
M. Zapuski
Hellewell
Watts
Littlefield
Esso
J. Mariano
J. Heaton
J. Kitowicz
Derosier
Finisie
Bmg
Bis
Texas
Thirty-fourth Street
McAlpin
Herman Well
the Deck Giesen
Luke Tuttle
Kage
NORGE
City Hall
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