Acton Young Republicans Hear Willkie Speech
A group of 35 Acton Center young Republicans met at Mr and Mrs John Whittier to hear Mr Willkie’s speech and discuss it. Attendees included Mrs Hazel Vose Miss Fannie Davis and Mr Keyes of Pepperell who attended dinner and joined the evening event.
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Acton
John Whittier
Main Street
Acton Center
Wilkie
Hazel Vose
Ws. Ndith Hhgman
Lexington Green
Willkie
Bainbridge Colby
Wilson
Republican Club
Boston
West Acton Woman's Club
Wilkins Team Beats Hellen's All Stars in Elm Club Bowling
Wilkins Wonders defeated Hellen's All Stars at Elm Club alleys as John Kerrigan kept score and Bill Story showed strong form. Don Hellen led with 312 across three strings while Wilkins posted the high single of 112.
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Hudson
Wilkins
Worlhers
Hellen
Elm Club
John Kerrigan
Bill Story
John Gill
Don Hellen
Busby
Lambert
Asesh
Psa Ny
Richard J Ahern 84 dies after long illness
Richard Joseph Ahern 84 a Marlboro resident for more than fifty years died yesterday noon at the home of his daughter Miss Elizabeth Ahern 80 Newton street following a lingering illness Born in Hopkinton he came to Marlboro as a young man and worked as a shoeworker in local factories later on the Frank Billings estate He was a member of Marlboro Council Knights of Columbus 81 and Foresters of America Besides his daughter he leaves a sister Miss Mary B E Ahern of the same address Funeral services will be from his home Friday morning with a mass of requiem at Immaculate Conception church Burial will be in the parish cemetery John J Brown funeral director in charge Calling hours today 2 to 5 and 7 to 9.
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Marlboro
Richard Joseph Ahern
Meererdex
Elizabeth
M Ahern
Newton Street
Hopkinton
Richard
Ellen Ahern
Frank, Billings
Framingham Road
Marlboro Cownect
Knights of Columbus 81
Foresters of America
F. of A
Elizabeth Ahern
Mary BE. Ahern
Immaculate Conception
John J. Brown
Anniversary Banquet Celebrates 30 Years for Pakus Couple
A surprise banquet marked the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs Konstant Pakus held Sunday at Eagles Hall. Natives and friends attended as guests received gifts. the couple have five daughters including Constance Hosalle and Mrs Abby of this city, and Wibod.
Legion Whist Awards Listed in West Acton Event
The first monthly Legion whist party of the fall was held October 17 at the G A R hall in West Acton. Winners of door prizes included A Mauro E Downey C H Newsham W Kummuk J Connelly and others. Whist prizes went to several women from West Acton West Concord Maynard and Lowell. The next Legion whist is set for November 14 at the same hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A.R. Hall
West Acton
A. Mauro
E. Downey
C. H. Newsham
W. Kummuk
J. Connelly
West Concord
Legion
Firemen Tug-of-War Ends in Lexington Fun Fair Loss
Concord fire fighters lost two straight tug-of-war bouts to Lexington during the Fun Fair at Lexington Saturday night. Captain Denis S. Horne received a $25,000 check from Miss Polly Connors, the former Miss Massachusetts. Concord's team included Maxwell B H, Lawrence Hilding Johnson, Thomas J. McGrath Jr, and Captain Horne. Lexington's lineup featured Treat John Kelley, William Tobin, Harry Sorensen, and Jesse Meadows.
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Concord
Concord Fiire
Lexington Firemen
Lexington
Denis S. Horne
Polly’ Connors
Bedford
Massachusetts
Maxwell BH
Lawrence Hilding Johnson
Thomas J. McGrath
Horne
John Kelley
William Tobin
Harry Sorensen
Jesse Meadows
Knights of Columbus Bowling League Opens With Four Teams
Concord reports the Knights of Columbus bowling league start at Mc Manus alleys Thoreau Street last Wednesday. Captain Richie Loughlin’s team lost 1310 to 1293 to Jack Hayes’ quintet but split four points, while Jim Loughlin’s squad fell to John Byron’s team by four points.
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Concord
Knights of Columbus
McManus
Thoreau Street
Richie Loughlin
Jack Hayes
Jim Loughlin
John Byron
H. Mullaney
R. Loughlin
R Carrier
M. Diskin
C. Cara
R.mcckenna
T. McKenna
J. Hayes
J. Goulding
My Hackett
T. Burke
B. Mara
J Pulger
W C T U to elect officers Wednesday at Union Church
Mrs John E Ruble president to preside at annual officers election during W C T U meeting in Union Church ladies parlor Wednesday afternoon. On Sunday morning 18 Concord boot gui Saddie Cin h enjoyed a two hour ride through Adams Woods ending at Lawrence E Clark Independence baé where breakfast was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Ruble
W.C.T.U
Union Church
Concord Boot Gui’ Saddie Cinh
Adams’ Woods
Hemer
Lawrence E. Clark Independence
West Acton Baptist Church plans and events
West Acton Baptist Church led by Rev Arthur H Wilde hosts Boxboro West Acton Acton Center Stow and Groton Endeavor groups urging a No vote on three November liquor questions. A joint installation service follows Sunday at 7. Men’s class Oyster Stew Supper set for October 29 and a $200 Thanksgiving offering is requested. Armistice service November 10 at 7.45 with Dr Frank A Jennings as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Nd United Church
Boxboro Congregational
Frank A. Jennings
State Federation’,of Churches
Bedford Couple Wed at Church of Christ in Simple Ceremony
Miss Catherine Gangler of Elm Street married Clayton Morrill of Franklin New Hampshire Saturday at the Church of Christ with Rev. Frank Thompson officiating. The bride wore silver lame with dubonnet accessories and a chrysanthemum corsage. A reception followed at Mrs. Joseph LeConey’s home. The couple plans to live in Peterborough New Hampshire where Morrill works.
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Church of Christ
Catherine Gangler
Elm Street
Clayton Morrill
Franklin
N. H
Frank Thompson
Charles Gangler
Philadelphia
Mildred
Dodg
Newton Martin
Marriage of Miss Bessie L Smith to Wilfred J Gamache
The marriage is planned for next Saturday in South Sudbury. Miss Bessie L Smith of 24a Newton Street will wed Wilfred J Gamache of 236 West Main Street. Mrs Elizabeth Carpenter returned home after a visit with friends in Nashua New Hampshire.
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Bessie L. Smith
Newton
Wilfred J. Gamache
Sudbury
Elizabeth Carpenter
The
Addison
Nashua
New Hampshire
Bodies Found in South Harwich Cottage After Missing Two Weeks
Mrs Margaret Flaherty 38 and Alfred Ack 40 were found dead from gunshot wounds in an isolated South Harwich cottage they had occupied for two years. The couple had been missing from their usual haunts for two weeks.
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Harwich
Margaret Flaherty
Winichester
Alfred 5. Boback
Boston
French Will Not Join Axis To Fight Against Britain
Reported talks between Vichy France and Adolf Hitler near Paris aimed at broadened collaboration but Petain government denies any intent to enterwar on Germanys side. Boston mourns death of University of Vermont president Guy W Bailey at 64 in Massachusetts General Hospital. Draft boards in Massachusetts assign serials to 49506 registrants ahead of next weeks drawing. Alfred Me Edwin Hobbs 27 in Kennebunk found guilty of assault with intent to kill. Shanghai informants say a secret escape clause lets Japan Germany and Italy decide conditions for aid if attacked. London endures heavy shelling as Allies reinforce with American planes during the night. War Dept says women 25 to 50 to serve in army service clubs corps and libraries. Berlin warns journalists against guessing about German diplomacy. New Haven woman claims injury from goat at Old Hundred Inn. Mrs Weston of Marshfield sues for 75000 damages. Essex County jury awards 2300 to Uno Koppona estate for Beverly policeman gun injury case.
Maynard Girls Clash Weston Next Tuesday In Field Hockey
Maynard High School girls field hockey eye a return scalp against Weston on their athletic field Tuesday afternoon. Both squads have traded wins in recent years and enter the match with similar records.
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Maynard
Weston
Concord High
Crowe Park
Elizgabeth Mahoney
Cancer Control Session Held in Maynard Massachusetts
A Maynard session on cancer control brought together delegates from local societies and lodges. Speakers included Miss Hikia LaRocca of the Massachusetts Public Health Department and Dr Richard P. McKnight of the adult hygiene division who urged intensified anti cancer efforts. Lester F. Cowles chaired the meeting.
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Maynard
Massachusetts Cancer
Sgn
Hikia: LaRocca
Social’ Service
Anay
Massachusetts Public Health Department
Richard P. McKnight
Lester F. Cowles
Maynard Board of Health
Stone Family Visits Camp Edwards And Hulen
Mr and Mrs Ralph Stone and son William and Mrs Fred Stone visited Camp Edwards on Friday and went Monday to see the 211th Coast Artillery and anti aircraft entrain for Camp Hulen Texas Mrs Archie Garfield of Daniel son Conn returned home after visiting local relatives and friends.
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Ralph Stone
William
Fred Stone
211Th Coast Artillery
Camp Hulen
Texas
Archie Garfield
Danielson
Living Well: A Wise Man Keeps Terms with Wife and Diet
A pithy maxim advises harmony at home and in appetite. The saying suggests balance between marriage, conscience, and appetite as a guide to a steady life.
Acton Hudson Firemen Aid at Stow Fire
Fire in a two family house on the Stow Acton line raged nearly two hours as Acton and Stow firefighters aided by Hudson water tankers fought a chimney started blaze. All residents Ray Palen and J B Jensen escaped. most furnishings were destroyed. Three Acton pumping engines and Hudson apparatus fought the flames amid scarce water.
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Hudson
Stow
Atcton
Acton Fire Department
Stow Department
Acton
South Acton Company
West Acton Company
Ray Palen
J BE. Jensen
Hoase
Acton Department
Concord News Briefs Prompt Local Activity
Former Selectman Edward W. Sheehan of 12 Old Bridge Road left Sunday for a two week business trip to New York and Atlantic City. George E. Erickson 4 H leader will speak before the East Lexington Men's Club next Monday night. An installation of officers of the Ladies Auxiliary A L will be held Thursday night in the Veterans Building.
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Edward W. Sheehan
New York
Atlantic City
George E. Erickson
Middlesex County Extension
East Lexington
The
Ladies Auxiliary
A. L
Veterans’ Building
Bedford Ladies Auxiliary Install Officers
The Ladies Auxiliary to Hunt-Hamilton Post 23 held an installation in the Town Hall on Tuesday October 22. Officers installed included Mrs. Martin McMag ident as president and Mary Leehan as 1st vice, Alice McMahan as 2nd vice, with Esther Sullivan and several others named among the committee and attendees.
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Bedford
Hamilton
Martin McMagident
Mary Leehan
Alice McMahan
Esther Sullivan
Maxine Daigle
Mary Sullivan
Ley Arms
Endora Strain
Mary McClean
Cloutier
James St
Food Sale at Corner Under Auxiliary Direction
A Saturday afternoon food sale near Sp under Auxiliary direction proved highly successful at the 4% Home on Loomis Street, hosted by the East Town Minstrels. Mr and Mrs Fred As Son of Maine attended with Mrs J Warren from South Street, while Miss Vivian Ross from Ney returned home this week to visit friends.
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Loomis Street
St. Michael's
Fred
Maine
J. Warren
Vivian Ross
Low
Ney
Parent-Teacher Meeting Delivers School Plans
Bedford The first regime of the Parent Teacher association was held in the school auditorium. Miss Wilson spoke on partnership in school work while Mr. Dodge and Mr. Madsen discussed the year ahead. A one act titled Little Country was presented by the Glee Club and refreshments were served.
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Bedford
Wilson
Dodge
Dia
Madsen
Tren
Glee Club
Yi Brown
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Richard J. Ahern
Will
Victor Gharies
Town Hall
Hudson Rotary Club
Hudson Teachers Club
Legion Whist
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Connecticut
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Igh
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Anid
Colby’ College
Miss Cite
Belmont
Jackson College
South Harwich Cottage
Irene Gibson
Greater
Revere
Suburban, Gas and Electric Company
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United States
President Roosevelt
Aoe
New York- Bermuda
Brimmer Street
Beacon Hill
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
White House
London
Francesco Nullo
Kimberley
Red Sea
Axis
Britain
Vichy
Pierre Laval
Adolf Hitler
Paris
Petain
Germany
Guy W. Bailey
University of Vermont
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Alfred
Edwin Hobb
Jehovah's Witnesses
Kennebunk
Dwight Robinson
Shanghai
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War Department
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Corps
Berlin
New Haven
Old Hundred Inn
Southbury
Marshfield
Mass
Superior Court
Salem
Essex County
Uno T. Koppona
Gloucester
Beverly
Littlefield
Martina
F. Croft
Pikku
G. Perillo
Kitowiciz
Littlfield
Cheslak
Murphy
H Murphy
Bishop
Oberholm
Tutto
Morgan
Perillo
Royal Flaherty
G. Lesage Seeeteee
Tiffe
Vissohhi
D. Peterson
Jenney Lotka
McDonald
J. McDonald
T. Nyhohn
SO. Sudbury
Headac
Gray
Dalking
W. Eicher Gray
Acton, Hudson
D Legio
Cooper
UCPI
Main
Nason St. Marlboro
Main St
Lincoln
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