A Clever Rescuer at the Lake
In 1930 a Doane family household relies on Aunt Lavinia Doane as housekeeper coordinator. Cyril Doane saves Lavinia from a lake accident using her umbrella as a makeshift lifeline during a storm at Clear Lake while romance with Miss Vera Blak e lingers in the background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Lavinia Merton
Thei
Doane
Estelle
Cyril
Lavinia
Amiaove
Myra
Clearlake
Cyril Doane
Mins
Vera
Aunt Lavinia
Finiahe
Miss Lavinia
Remarkable 01 Boy Scouts Jamboree Adventure Abroad
The 57 adult leaders and American scouts toured England France and Belgium for over six weeks aboard army transports. They met notable figures toured landmarks and earned the top honor at the International Scout Jamboree for their historic scenic display. They served as guards of honor to King Albert of Belgium during the Antwerp Olympic Games opening events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
United States
England
Atlantic
United States Army
Merry England
France
Belgium
Midway Park
Chamber of Commerce
London
Crystal Palace
British Museum
Tower of London
Warwick Castle
Stratford-on-Avon
St. Paul's Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Paris
Bety
Arc d’Triomphe
Grand Palais
Champs Elysees
Eiffel Tower
Notre Dame Cathedral
Quentin Roosevelt
Brussels
Cardinal Mercier
Matlines
Antwerp
Albert
Obese man falls on muddy walk as scout offers help
A Kansas City Star excerpt from McGuffey’s Third Reader describes an obese man slipping on a muddy path and lying stunned. A khaki uniformed boy scout steps in and offers to swear for the man, invoking the order’s creed to do a good turn daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadim
Scout Training Saves Life In Carrollton Rescue
Walter Price a boy scout recently demonstrated lifesaving training in Carrollton Michigan when he rescued the three year old daughter of Stanley Stefankowski from a cistern. The child wandered into a neighbor s yard and fell in as women on the scene were too excited to act Price hearing cries crawled down with a pole and held the girl up until aid arrived
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Mich
Walter Price
Stanley Stefankowski
Scout Price
Three Generations Join Scouting Line in New York
G Henry Nesslage, scout executive of Manhattan, began as a scout master in 1910. His father H H Nesslage became assistant scout executive in New York. In 1916 he held the office. His son Herman, twelve, joined scouting last August and passed his second class test, completing three generations in the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Henry Nesslage
Borough of
Manhattan
New York City
H. H. Nesslage
Wtill
Herman
Hermano
Blind Hartford Scouts Prowess in Night Camp
Troop 70 of Hartford connects at the Connecticut Institute for the Blind with 17 scouts living in darkness. They master Morse signaling, first aid, knife and axe work, compass skills, and cooking tests, with several swimming and diving feats discouraged by leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut Institut For the Blind
G.S. Ripley
Scout Remembers the Law in Small Acts of Courtesy
In a weekly meeting the boy scouts recount good turns for a visiting city schoolteacher. A youth says he helped an old lady across the street, another brought her pitcher of water when she felt unwell. The teacher notes the contrast, and the scout replies that a scout is courteous.
Navy radio extends Boy Scout news to councils
The United States navy announces high power radio stations will broadcast official Boy Scout news from national headquarters. Local councils and troops should have a receiving station on watch each evening with messages starting at 0:30 p.m. EST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Scout Honor and Dismissal Paths in Movement Policy
A scout in good standing may apply for a certificate of service showing honorable discharge when severing ties with the movement. There is no need to fear the organization. associates may join if meetings are hard to attend, and those relocated can consider associate status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutie & Plobegr Sepul
Victor the Great Dane Leads to a Village Mystery
In a tale set around the Danforth family, Victor the dog helps resolve a theft at John Devon’s bank. Elsa and Abel face money woes as Robins seeks the best guard for the dog. Victor’s clever actions uncover the thieves and secure a reward, bringing resolution and renewed hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa
Danforth
Victor
Robins
John Devon
Alvin
Ae Oe
Abel Danforth
Mr. Robins
Alvin Marshway
Elsa Danforth
Kisa
Mr. Danforth
Devon
Alvin Marsh
Maynard visits Swampscott amid pneumonia recovery
Maynard greets friends this week in Swampscott after his recent pneumonia attack downtown. Charles Wilcox enjoys a Biddeford Pool vacation. Haynes Woodward starts a contract to build a double house on Tremont Street for Orville Tucker as construction begins. Mrs Charles Weaving of Boston visits grandmother Mrs Hannah Shea on Summer Street. The street department clears charred lumber from the Hilshest fire site. ash property of the Assabet mills will be burned to boil tar at the town dump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swampscott
Floyd Cook
Brooks St
Charles Wilcox
Biddeford Pool
Haynes & Woodward
Tremont St
Orville Tucker
Charles Weaving
Boston
Hannah Shea
Summer St
Hilshest
Assabet Mills
Regular meeting set for Hudson circuit Epworth League
Hudson circuit Epworth League plans a regular meeting at the Methodist church Monday evening. Circuits include Hudson Maynard Gleasondale Clinton Marlboro and Westboro. A business session precedes an address by a prominent figure and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Circuit
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Hudson
Maynard
Gleasondale
Clinton
Marlboro
Westboro
Town Clerk predicts 600 women to enroll as voters
Frank E. Sanderson chairman of registrars of voters expects about 600 women to register. Five special meetings will handle the surge, lists must be ready for printers before election day to avoid delays. Early registration is urged to ensure accurate, corrected polling lists. Maynard notes heavy enrollment and plans for the town election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Sanderson
Board of Registrars of Voters
Sudbury Socials and Notices From Memorial Church
Sudbury community items report a church social at Memorial church raise funds from a food sale, a large millinery store opening at Miss Halloran’s home, and a rally day planned for Sunday at the Methodist church with services and Sunday school. Arthur Neiton recovers from an ankle injury. Engagement announced between Edythe Fidelio Foss and John Worthy Hutchby. Rev and Mrs Hall move back to Sudbury from Stow to South Sudbury. Miss Gertrude Stowe attends Springfield fair. Mrs Evelyn Smith Clark and daughter Josie Clark visit friends. Roger Walker wins first prize on Yorkshire pigs. The town welcomes the Hall family back. Caroline Taunton of New York visits. Sunday services: 11 AM, Sunday school 12:30, evening 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Walker
Evelyn Smith Clark
Josie Clark
Memorial’ Church
Halloran
Arthur Neiton
Edytherdeline Foss
John Worthy Hutchby
Stow
Gertrude Stowe
Springfield
Rev
A. J. Hall
Sudbury
South Sudbury
Caroline
Taunton
New York
Henry Way
Grange hosts teachers with pleasant evening meeting
The Grange entertained the teachers of the public schools at the last similar meeting. A very pleasant evening was spent with a large attendance of members and visitors. Speeches and investments formed the program and refreshments were served.
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The
Grange
Sneeches
Invest
Sudbury Canning Club shines at fairs with multiple prizes
Sudbury canning club placed second at Worcester fair with a third in a 48 jar collection by Miss Elizabeth Walker. Elizabeth Walker also won first in a six jar collection. At Waltham she took first prize for tomatoes and a second prize for peas, highlighting her skill across produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Worcester
Elizabeth Walker
Waltham
Walker
Desirable Meet Now for Sale on Lexington Road
Advert reads a sale on the Mooreland 4 property on Lexington Road. Wording hints at a promotion appearing on the first page of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooreland 4
Lexington Road
Ween
Adv
Mutual Development Co Abandons Naylor Site Plan
Conflicting reports say Mutual Development Co has dropped plans to build on the Naylor site on Main Street after talks of merging with People's Theatre Co. A meeting of promoters set for Thursday to decide next steps. Also notes rapid progress on the People's Theatre with a target first show by Thanksgiving and upcoming Womnie Club ticket sale and You Kippur observance ending tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Development Co
Naylor
Main St
Johua Naylor
The
Mutual Co
Ledgard
People’s Theatre
Peoplers Theatre
Nother
Fahey
People’s Ceeee
James Coughlan
James J.ard
Hfee Ro
the Mutual Co
End Willian Naylor
B. J. Couglan
Local Notices From Acton Center Residents
Miss Laura Ware plans a few weeks in East Jaffrey NH at her brother’s home. Mr and Mrs George Jittle spent the weekend with friends at Malrose Highlands. Mrs Rikeman of Watertown visits relatives here. Edwin Fobes returns home from Dr Shaw’s hospital Lowell after head and ear trouble. Mr and Mrs Wood from Arizona visit EB Wood family. Mrs W. W. Emerson suffers neuritis but improves. Mrs Nellie Grove of Smerville visits Albert and Mrs Doolittle. Mr and Mrs George Tucker Jr visited Marblehead. Mrs Charles W Pitman of Colorado Springs visits old friends in town. WANTED in Concord a man to devote chores. Apply Dr S A Lord. Telephone 70. 822-1t
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Laura Ware
East Jaffrey
George Jittle
Malrose Highlands
Rikeman
Watertown
Edwin Fobes
Shaw
Lowell
Wood
Arizona
EB. C. Wood
W. W. Emerson
Nellie Grove
Smerville
Albert W. Doolittle
George Tucker Jr
Marblehead
Charles W. Pitman
Colorado Springs
Citation for administration in Maynard estate case
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court issues notice to heirs and creditors regarding petition to grant administration of Matilda Pakkanen estate to Loassie W. Sims of Maynard or another suitable person. Hearing in Cambridge October 11, 1920 at 9 am with weekly notices in Maynard Enterprise for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Matilda Pakkanen
Maynard
Loassie W. Sims
Cambridge
Maynard Enterwise
George F. Lawton
Miss Sophronia Finds Summer Owns Seaside Hotel
Miss Sophronia Higgin, aged forty one, learns she owns Seaside hotel by her uncle's will and spends a summer there under Mr. Westley’s management. She faces a love triangle with Harding Graves and Ezra Bascom, unsettled by a festive affair with Graves and a looming moral choice. In the end a letter reveals the Graves family cost her trust, easing guilt but leaving secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaside
Jared Stone
Ming Higgin
Mr. Harding Graves
Mrs. Winters
Miss. Sophronia
Ezra Bascom
Ezra
Myra
Hunter
J. Harding Graves
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Walworth Nixon
Western Newspaper Union
BOY Scouts
National Council of the Boy Scou' Scouts'of America
Europe
Mr. Ripley
Hartford, Conn
Indianapolis News
Radio Scouts
Ralph Hamilton
Fullenton
Comeau
Adams and Martin
Walnut St
Adam Stemplesky
Martin Lisas
Samuel Hoar
Concord
Mass
Womnie Club
C. H. Persons
Nason St
Onhursday
Gblub
Acton Center
S. A. Lord
Aleshone
F. M. Rsty
Miss Sophronia
Susan F. Hawford
McClure Seideplaar Syndicate
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