Bedford Highlights Local Social and Civic Notes
Bedford community news covers visits and guests including Miss Ellie Eliot of Somerville and Miss Laura Manning. marriage banns announced for Daniel Doherty and Cathrine Teckney at St Michael church. residents attend Lexington Winchester game and Lincoln defeat. Notable items include carmer tale of Gov. candidate Grafton D Cushing support, Red Sox visit, and local civic and club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Park
Rustic Theatre
Daniel Doherty
Catherine Teckney
St. Michael's Church
Brave Cochate Wins at Rockingham Fair Sweepstakes
A large crowd at the Rockingham fair watched Brave Cochate from Shawsheen River Farm win the $1000 two year olds sweepstakes in straight heats. The gelding, out of a Binger mare and sired by Cochate, trained by Eddie McGrath, draws comparisons to the famed Uhlan. Arthur H. Parker has bred from Bingen the world record trotter Uhlan, fueling hopes for more Cochate offspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockingham
Shawsheen River Farm
Brave Cochate
Cochate
Eddie McGrath
Uhlan
Bingen
Arthur H. Parker
Trotter Uhlan
Bedford Grange Holds Fifth Annual Fair Next Thursday
The Bedford Grange announces its fifth annual fair to be held on Thursday. The fair committee invites townspeople to attend at field or fireside in the community event, celebrating with local activities and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Grange
Local committee names for prize awards announced
Out of town judges have been invited to decide the awards. The committee in charge includes John R. Comiey as chairman and several couples such as Geo H Sweetman J R Comiey L A Ford J L Jewett Charles E Williams and Mrs M B Laws serving as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Comiey
Geo. H. Sweetman
J. R. Comiey
L. A. Ford
J. L. Jewett
Chas. E. Wiliams
M. B. Laws
Grammar school reopens with strong turnout and retained staff
The grammar school reopened on Tuesday with large attendance. Norman E. B. White remains principal and will live on Crescent Avenue in a new cottage near Hartford Street. The school committee secured the teachers from last year, promising equally good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman EB. White
Crescent Ave
Hartford Bt
Weds Brookline Dentist in Pretty Home Ceremony
A quiet Wednesday evening wedding at Atherton W. Rogers home joined Isadore Cutler Rogers and Dr. Frederick Samuel Bellyea of Brookline. Miss Barbara Rogers and Master Atherton Maynard led the bride, who wore panne satin. 125 guests attended as Rev. Elbridge G. Whiting officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton W. Rogers
Isadore Cutler Rogers
Frederick Samuel Bellyea
Brookline
Barbara
Atherton Maynard
Bellyea
Martin
Hotel Reading
Reading
Elbridge G. Whiting
Memorial Church
Carolyn Belcher
Boston
Carroll Whittemore
Wellesley College
Bellyed
Local School Changes and Community Notes From Sudbury
Schools opened Tuesday with staff changes led by new high school principal Ervin Merrill replacing Cary P. Ladd. Miss Norris moves to grammar school, Miss Knowles to primary, and Misa Noell fills Miss Burke’s Wadsworth post. Labor day fall cleanup by Goodman Improvement members. Miss Marion Parmenter returns to Cambridge. Sudbury Women’s Club to meet Wednesday July 16 in town hall with a reception for the new president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary P. Ladd
Ervin Merrill
Miss Burden
Miss Thayer
Norris
Miss Knowles
Lowell
Misa Noell
Miss Burke
Wadsworth School
Goodman Improvement Society
Marion Parmenter
Cambridge
Etta S. Bent
Frances Bent
Sadie Leggett
F. E. Bent’s
Sudbury Woman’s Club
Cooperative Grocery Stores to Open in Mass District
The Co operative Grocery Stores Co plans a Sept 9 opening at 36 Nason St in a Massachusets district. John J Downey, local representative, says the cooperative system offers economy and high quality goods amid rising prices due to the European war. Downey invites personal calls to demonstrate value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-operative Grocery Stores Co
Massachusetts
Nason St
John J. Downey
England
Downey
Local Notes and Social Roundup From Sudbury Area
A Labor Day dance drew a large out of town crowd. Teachers will board with Hawes and Rev Harry Fisher for a time. a permanent home is planned at the Hoamer home. Mrs. B E Wells and daughter stayed with her father S D Perry over the holiday. The red and blue contest at the Methodist Sunday school supported a supper and vestry program Friday at 7 30. Sudbury Grange meets Tuesday Sept 8. The Parmenter family visited Natick last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rouse
Newton
N. J
Martha Parmenter
Dorothea Whitney
H. H. Whitney
New Hampshire
Fred N. Eaton
Greenfield
N. H
R. W. Jones
Carl Simons
O. F. Nelson
Waltham
George Tulis
Arthur H. Burr
Boston
Sherrold Garfield of
Hudson
Sidney W. Goodnow
South Framingham
Waltham Hospital
Wood
Can Hawes
Harry Fisher
Hoamer's
B. EB. Wells
D. Perry
Maynard Board to Register Voters for Primaries
The Maynard board of registrars meets September 16 to register any persons desiring to vote in the primaries. A baseball series is planned between Gilroys' stars and the Concord Junction team for Maynard's honor. Henry wept with mortification after Monday's Maynard loss and vows to vindicate the town's name. Up and at em Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registrars
Gilroys’ Stars
Concord Junction
Maynard
Henry
Accommodations Inadequate For 970 Pupils In City Schools
The public schools opened showing overcrowding across grades. The high school has 38 pupils without desks, and in the Tth grade at Nason street there are 63 students in one room though 40 is the limit. Bancroft street houses 355 pupils and Main street 257.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nason St
Bancroft St
Main St
Epworth Leagues of Hudson Hold Meeting and Concert
Monday evening September 11 sees the quarterly tally of Epworth Leagues in Hudson Circuit at Colonial Hall under Official Board auspices. Lotus male quartet with reader Mrs Dorothy Carpenter performs including a dramatic number about a perilous journey home. Tickets available from committee members or A Z Lloyd store. advance purchase advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soven Epworth
Hudson
Methodist
Colonial Hall
Dider
Lotus
Dorothy Carpenter
L "Cde
Wm- Manuel Taylor
Samuel Parker
Alvah Dockerty
A. Z. Lloyd
Maynard
Carpenter
New England
Strathmore Worsted Mill Suspends Most Operations
At Concord Junction the Strathmore Worsted mill halted work Saturday with finishing and dyeing likely to run for two more weeks. Guests include Mr and Mrs A R Hemman of Providence visiting in town. J C Dammett family move to Rochester New York. Miss Lucy Adams returns home after Europe trip. Mr and Mrs John Boardman invite friends to meet Mr and Mrs John Boardman Jr of the Philippine Islands Friday 8 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. I
Concord
C. W. Blake Co
Clifford L. Day, Jr
George Peterson
Milton Ford
Corp
Fred F. Sullivan
Annie Cook
Little Silver
N. J
George Hawk
Bedford
Harris’ Moulton
Boston
Clifford
Charlies
Maine
Strathmore
A. R Hemman
Providence
R. 1
Harry Marrs
J. C. Dammett
Rochester
N. Y
Lucy Adams
Europe
Highland St
Miss Adams
John Boardman
John Boardman, Jr
Philippine Islands
Dee's Delighted Demons Set to Meet Gilroy Stars in Big Baseball Clash
Henry, the Dee's Delighted Demons prepare to host Gilroy's Scintillating Stars in a highly anticipated clash. Gilroy, known for assembling top players from Boston, Detroit, Chicago and New England, plans aggressive play to overwhelm the Demons. First game slated for September 19 with fans already lining up for seats. The Enterprise assigns a full reporting team to cover every development as Maynard colored Atlans march to the field and fortified stands rise around the grounds. Full details coming next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Concern Junction
Gilroy
Wildcats
Jack Quinn
Boston Nationals
Bailey
Detroits
Daily of Chicago
New England
Henry
Atlans
Maynard
Concord group enjoys Rockingham fair and Canobie Lake outing
John M. Keyes C Fay Heywood Fredrick Sutter Richard F Wood Daniel Hanlon Philip McManus and Maurice McWalter traveled in Mr Mc Manus Packard to the Rockingham fair Thursday. They admired the sights then went to Canobie Lake for a sumptuous supper arranged through the management. They continued with a quiet return after the lake visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Keyes
C. Fay Heywood
Fredrick Sutter
Daniel Hanlon
Philip McManus
Maurice McWalter
Mr. Sutter
Methodist Church Plans Evening Service and Board Meeting
Pastor A Merrill Osgood announces a Wednesday 7 30 p m devotional on Favorite Hymn Writers focusing on Frances Havergal. Official Board meets at 839 p m. Sunday September 13 features public worship, sermon The Mystery of Godliness, Sunday school at noon with Emmanuel Taylor and Samuel Parker as supts, Epworth League at 6 pm and service at 7 pm including song and sermon themed on the Sky with reference to the European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Merrill Osgood
Frances R. Havergal
Emmanuel Taylor
Samuel Parker
Epworth League
Theo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph Main Street
M. Bulger
Concord, Mass
American Supply
Gin et'Sesnstink Parnes
Main Street
Nason Street
Ejiie Eliot of
Somerville
Laura Manning
A. E. Perrin
Billerica
Lexington
Winchester
Sharkey
Lowell Police League
Lincoln
Martens
Lincoln Nihe
Forest A. Blake
Webber. Ave
Edward Walgh, Jr
Ralph McKee
American Express
Salvatore Gugiette
South Hoston
Cosmo Albani
Grafton D. Cushing
Hill
Penniman
Triumph Lodge
Hans Christianson
Hiram B. Young
Bill” Carrigan
Boston Red Sox
Bedford House
Fred B Bartlett
Kin
Mackmen
John H. Brown
John Q. Blake
Blake
South St
South
Sudbury
WEDS
Methodist Episcopal Church
A Distasio
People’s Cash Market
Japan
Cali's
Grocery Stores Company
Kirkman’s
Fairy
Alaska
Sali le - Ee
Austin Macrae
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!