Missionaries Set to Resume Work in Burma After Study
Rev. and Mrs. Brayton C. Case and son departed Oct 16 for Burma to apply modern agriculture and Christian teaching to aid native self sufficiency. Case, son of former Burma missionaries, has eight years in service there and aims to develop farming, education, and spiritual growth in Pyinmana, Irrawadi valley, under Burmese government backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brayton C. Case
Burma
India
Case
John E. Case
Newton
Brown University
University’ of California
Union Theological Seminary
New York
Public spirit shown by Rev. Case in cleaning up park area
On Friday October 14 Rev. John E B Case passed Theron Park to the depot and cleaned a rubbish filled area with tools. His example is praised though a fountain leak remains unaddressed and continues to trouble travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EB. Case
Case
Theron Park
Local residents share weekend visits and travels
Frank Upham of Medford was in town over the weekend while Michael O Connell returned home after a brief Pennsylvania vacation. Mr and Mrs Arthur Gould of Leominster spent Sunday with H A Gould. James Grimes and Everett Sanborn were shingling the IOOF building with fireproof shingles. Rev H B Spayd left for Pennsylvania to visit friends then to California. Mr and Mrs William McCharles of Lowell spent the weekend with his parents and on their wedding trip they were married at Lowell October 12. Clarence Twitchell and Mrs Twitchell are home after a New Hampshire vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Upham
Medford
Michael O'Connell
Pennsylvania
Arthur Gould
Leominster
H. A. Gould
James A. Grimes
Everett Sanborn
H. B. Spayd
California
A. B. Parker
Famly
William McCharles
Lowell
Clarence Twitchell
Twitchel
New Hampshire
Local notes on residents and travel plans
Simon D Taylor shot a handsome three pound pheasant Saturday morning. Harmon R Hazel has returned home from the hospital and is improving. Charles A Lor formerly of Acton motored to Waltham to hunt with J A Brown. Earle Farrar sailed Saturday afternoon on the Merchants and Miners Line for Jacksonville Florida and will travel by train to Tampa Florida to work this winter.
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Simon D. Taylor
Harmon R. Hazel
Charles A. Lor
Acton
Waltham
J. A. Brown
Earle Farrar
Merchants’ & Miners
Jacksonville
Fla
Tampa
Miss Parrell Hosts North Acton Home Party
Miss Shirley Parrell of North Acton entertained a group of young people at her home on Saturday evening. The event featured music and dancing with autumn leaf decor and crepe paper. Refreshments included ice cream cake and candy. attendees included several named girls and boys and guests from Boston.
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Shirley Parrell
North Acton
Hazel Beach
Martina Benere
Susie Coffie
Dorothy Duggan
Kathleen Johnson
Loretta Lyons
Annie McCarthy
Nora McC
Marton Spinney
Loren Mekkelsen
Frank Miller
George Smith
Ralph Smith
Swenson
Harlan Ao
Boston
Old resident Maritta Crocker dies after long illness
Augusta Crocker of Dorchester died October 18 after a lingering illness. She was the eldest daughter of the late Ralph Crocker, longtime resident of Mount Auburn area. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetery.
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Mt. Auburn
Maritta
Augusta Crocker
Dorchester
Ralph
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Officer Visits Jamaica Plain Couple
An officer visits Mr. and Mrs. James J. O’Leary of Jamaica Plain Massachusetts, formerly of Concord. The visit reflects ongoing community outreach and personal engagement with local residents.
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James J. O'Leary
Jamaica Plain, Mass
Con
Home Economics Club Receives County Banner Award
The Home Economics club receives a banner from the County Farm Bureau for completing the year’s work. The banner was awarded to Miss Margaret Raynor.
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County Farm Bureau
Margaret Raynor
Allen couple on three weeks hunt trip in Maine camp
Mr and Mrs Stuart Allen are on a three weeks hunting trip at the Twin Island camp in Skinner Maine. During their absence Miss Dorothy Allen visits her grandmother Mrs Whittemore in Arlington Massachusetts.
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Mrs
Stuart Allen
Twin Island
Skinner
Maine
Dorothy Allen
Mrs. Whittemore
Arlington
Mass
Play at Armory by Middlesex Players in Get-Rich-Quick Era
The Middlesex Players staged a Cohan comedy under Company H at the State Armory last Thursday and Friday. Lawrence G. O'Toole directed the cast including Edward Lamb Winslow Paine Harmon Swanson Ena Paine G. W. Battles Emil Swanson Abe Gunther and many others in a lively town set featuring a get rich quick plot.
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Co. H
N.ree
Seine
Middlesex Players
Company H
3Rd Inf
State Armory
George M. Cohan
Lawrence G. O'Toole
Clinton
Edward Lamb
Winslow Paine
Witie
Harmon Swanson
Andy” Dempsey
Palace Hotel
Luther Furbush
Fannie Jasper
Ena Paine
G. W. Battles
Emil Swanson
Clint Harkins
Blade
Magoons Chosen to Lead Phi Alpha Delta Club
William Magoon elected president of the Phi Alpha Delta club for the ensuing year at a recent meeting in town. Walter Ridley is vice president, John Clahane secretary, Thomas Wood treasurer, and Charles Comeau sergeant at arms. A committee of directors includes Eveleth Todd, Lawrence Frawley, Forest Whitney, Rene Duberger, Roger Shaw, and Joseph Mullaney.
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Phi Alpha Delta Club
William Magoon
Joseph Mullaney
Walter Ridley
John Clahane
Thomas Wood
Charles Comeau
Eveleth Todd
Lawrence Frawley
Forest Whitney
Rene Duberger
Roger Shaw
Richard Wood
Edward Martinson
Roland Flynn
Flynn
Nold Marshall
Edward Mara
G. A. R. Hall
Town Hall
Mrs Gage elected to Concord Musical club membership
Mrs William H. Gage a professional accompanist and teacher in New York City and associate of May Calland has been elected to membership in the Concord Musical club. Gage is sister of Mrs William Garty of Middle Street.
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William H. Gage
May Calland
New York City
Concord Musical Club
Rs Gage
William Garty
Middle St
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Littleton
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F. W. Taylor
Sarah Pratt
Anson M. Hix
Deaconess Hospital
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Association Hall
Concord Junction, Mass
Harry Carey
Hoot Gibson
Man Who
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Pathe News
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Ata
Orrey & Vialle Inc
Fonrey
Stow
T. F. Mahoney
Hudson
Maynard, Mass
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Orrin
Miss Parrell
John W. Mara
Main St
Gardens
Ceylon
Vermont
Prunes
Armory
WM. Magoon
A. D. MacRae
M Res
Moving Pictures
Concord State Armory
American Red Cross
Tom MIX
the News
Cadillac Sales and Service
Vesta Batteries
Concord Motor CO
Edward H. Torrey
F. O. B. Detroit
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Calvin W. Childs
East Lexington
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