Local notes reflect community visits and openings
Maynard Chester Downey visits Monson relatives while John Alien joins W A Haynes Co. Notices of repairs to Nason Street school lawn and teaching staff changes at Nasonville and Pittsfield areas. Various residents host guests from Rockville, Binghamton, Montreal, Philadelphia and Boston. Outdoor club trip to Long Pond noted. High school basketball plans discussed as fall approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Downey
Monson
John Alien
W. A. Haynes Co
Nason St
Margaret Cratty
Rockville
William iScully
Walter Murphy
Pittsfield
C. J. Lynch
Linden
Marion Sullivan
Nasonville
R. I
Lillian Clemment
Robert White
Great Rd
Leslie Sims
Albert Haynes
Lake Nagog
Frank Cleary
Ware
France
Soa Cleary
Thuraay
Adelaide Hunt
Binghamton
N. Y
William Morris
Lincoln St
Brooks Reed
New York City
Wm. Johnston
Oak St
Chester
Ae Ér
Mary Boeaer
Hudson
Shirley
Perry
Falnouth
Geo Thompson
Christian Endeavor Society
Long Pond
Littleton
Jolly One
George H. Gutteridge
Brooks ‘St
White Mountains
Eaegi
Oak Bluffs
Wilder Macurda
Lindenst
Maine
Frank Murray
Milwaukee
Wis
Murray
Main St
Public Meeting for Irish Victory Fund Thursday
A public meeting at Colonial Hall Thursday evening aims to support the Irish Victory Fund. Speakers of national prominence will discuss self determination and democracy as American policy, with no charges or collections at the event. The gathering is open to all interested in Ireland and related freedoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Hall
America
Ireland
Eshall Patra
Free Medical Treatment for Discharged Service Members
Information on free medical and dental treatment for discharged soldiers sailors and marines available at U S Marine Hospitals in Boston Vineyard Haven Gloucester and Nantucket note leading Hospital in Sandwich Massachusetts offers care at USMC facilities for veterans seeking care and service details varying by location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Marine Hospitals
Boston
Vineyard Haven
U. S
Njames Oo
Gloucester
Hostat Ag
B. Sandwich
Concord Veterans Plan Sept 20 Reunion and Banquet
The 26th Mil. Pol. Vet. association set a reunion and banquet at the State Armory in Concord on Saturday September 20. Music will be provided by Sheridan’s six piece orchestra. Officers elected include President Dee of Concord and other officers from Cambridge Lowell and Roxbury with a large executive committee noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman FY
Boa
Cambridge
Dee
Concord
Sec
Treas
Graves
Graveson
low _ Damon
George City
Fitchburg
Hervey
Bell
William
Iam
A. . Hesson
Sohn W. Mer
Wash
Jonn P
Industry and fishing notes from colonial era markets
Fragmentary text references industry, fisheries, and natural harbors with scattered mentions of Cork rivers Minacus and fishing territories. It hints at values, assets, and men with numbers like 93,073 but contains garbled phrases and unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffea Ese
Ford
Ie World
K. McGuire
Property Sold at Concord Junction and Surrounding Areas
Through agent Waldo P. Lapham the Martel property at Concord Junction was sold. Lilla G. King bought Crest Street cottage and land, the Hearn sisters bought Cottage Street property, John P. O Connell bought three lots at Highland Park, and Waldo P. Lapham sold six lots at Assabet Height to Mr. ip, plus a two acre plot to Mr. Higgins. Bernice A. Phelps purchased the Snow cottage and lot on Maple Street and a three tenement old fashioned house on Walden Street. Arthur F. Tibbetts acquired a large land lot for a home. More sales noted as completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo P. Lapham
Martel
Concord Junction
Lilla G. King
Assabet Height
Higgins
Maple Et
Snow
Bernice A. Phelps
Walden
Concord
Arthur ’F. . Tib
Dean Chamberlain Wins Second in New England Pig Show
Dean Chamberlain, member of the Concord Achievement Club, entered his grade school pig at the New England Fair and earned second place. The judges noted the care he has given the animal and the quality of its presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean. Chamberlain
Concord Achievement Club
New England Force
Dean
Gibbs Nominated by Fifth Middlesex Republicans for Senator
The Fifth Middlesex Republicans nominate Representative John M. Gibbs of Waltham for state senator. Gibbs is an experienced legislator with four years on the Waltham Board of Aldermen and two years as president, five years in the Massachusetts House, and war service as chairman of the city safety committee. He is endorsed by former colleagues and veterans. Signed by Fred H. Kirwin of Lyman Street, Waltham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
John M. Gibbs
Waltham
Board of Aldermen of
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Pécord
Fred H. Kirwin
Lyman Street
Mase
Concord Junction News Roundup
R Beharrell buys a Reo car. Mrs. T F Shaughnessy of Belmont, ex resident, visited friends. Miss Weather Damon leaves for Ashburnham to begin Cushing Academy studies. Mrs. Albert Hicks recovering after Clinton Hospital operation. Mr and Mrs Leighton and Mr and Mrs J F King visit Worcester. Weatherbee heads to Putney, Georgia after weeks at their Main Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Beharrell
T. F. Shaughnessy
Belmont
Wsther Damon
Ashburnham
Cushing Academy
Albert ‘Hicks
Clinton Hospital
Weet Leighton
J. F. King
Worcester
Putney
Main St
Rev Stone Returns to Pulpit After Vacation at Union Church
Pastor Alfred W. Stone resumes duties next Sunday September 14 at Union Church with improved health and renewed energy. All church activities will begin again including Sunday school at noon with teachers and scholars in place. Members are urged to attend and to participate in Tuesday evening prayer for the Master’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Stone
Union Church
Marriage notice in Leominster eyes West Acton bride
Cards received in town announce the marriage of Miss Hoa-May Gilmore of West Acton to Merton Mason at Leominster. Many friends in town recall her time as pianist in San’s orchestra and her work as an office employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoa-May Gilmore
West
Acton
Merton Ae Mason
Leominster
Misare
San
Vacationers and Moves Between New England Homes
South Acton residents M r and Mrs Russell B Quimby left for Schenectady N Y after a two week stay at Mrs Emma L Fullenton’s home. Dr Christie’s old house undergoes repairs ahead of adoption by Dr S B Annis and family. Rev and Mrs R A Barker returned from a five week vacation touring Nova Scotia Calais Me and other places visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brant, I Lewis. J
Russell B. Quimby
Schenectady
N.Y
Emma L. T. Fullenton
Christie
B. Annis
R. A. Barker
Nova Scotia
Calais
Pliny WI in Hospital After French Service Injury
Friends lament Pliny WI remains in a Greenfield hospital after a serious accident in France. He faces another operation as doctors evaluate his condition following his return to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliny
France
United States
Greenfield
Sankar Barker Delivers Morning Service Sermon
Sankar Barker, pastor, delivers the first of three sermons titled Standards of a True Religion during morning service at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sankar
Barker
Local Schools Reopen After Vacation Break
Mrs. Joseph Q. Blake and son Warren return from a Maine vacation. Louis Kelley resumes duties with the American Railway Express Co. in Benton after a week’s rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Q. Blake
Warren
Maine
Louis Kelley
American Railway “Express Co
Benton
Airplane Beats Train In Bedford Race Near Curtiss Airdrome
Passengers aboard the 65 21 train from Boston reported a dramatic race with an airplane from Curtiss Airdrome. The aircraft pulled ahead after a nip and tuck contest as both rode toward Bedford station, circling overhead before vanishing toward the airfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Boston
Curtiss Airdrome
Seon
False alarm briefing at local fire depot
A Saturday fire call to a local depot proved a false alarm as the crew found no fire at the scene. The incident involved a box number 66 and a rapid response with no damage reported. The text also notes UNC University of the South at Sewanee, Tennessee, deciding that women will be admitted to its summer school sessions in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Sewanee, Tenn
Women Sha A
Church Schedule Fragments Mention Worship Times
Sunday school at 11:45 and evening praise and preaching. Service at 7. Friday night prayer and special service at 7:30 with sermon about me thool and Students. Deuteronomy 6:1-0, Psalm 54:11-19 referenced.
Braidswell Family Faces Crop Shortfall Report
Local notes report Braidswell family and others facing reduced harvest as labor shortages affect planting and care of crops this season. Community sources caution about weather and timing impacting yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braidswell
W. Brilette
Unclear fragmentary note on H C Page and daughter
Fragmentary text mentions H C Page and his daughter, references friends and a month of visiting. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the legible content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selater
B. Case
H.C. Page
Teachers Return To Classrooms With Mrs Benim
Readable fragment notes home with Mrs Benim as the head teacher and mentions that other teachers remain the same as last year. Indicates continuity in staffing and classroom assignments.
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Maynard
Torrey
Vialle
Philadelphia
Goodyear
Bos
Ton and Fitchburg
Bog
U. B. Pat
Walden Street
Concord, Mass
Vialle Motor CO
Framingham and Marlboro
Pig
South Acton
Lunt, Mass Co
North Ee Station
Mae
Tet
Air Quane
John A
Goncord Mass
D. R. Geary
Elm Street
Meter
Mass
Erms
RSDA
W. A. de Land
A. Mc
Ashburnham Town Farm
King Crops
Progerty
Per
W. E. Hardy
Datehagter
John A. Finigan
Congord
Vera Ae Celleniranmi
Lowell
Massachusets
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