Middlesex County Newspaper Abstracts

The Lowell Sun, 15 January 1938

Plunges to Death From Building

   Believed to have mistaken the fire escape door on the sixth floor of Wyman's Exchange for an entrance to the men's rest room, John J. Ahearn, 37, of 32 West Adams street, plunged to his death last night when he stepped through the fire escape door and fell six floors to an alleyway in back of the building.
   Dr. M. L. Alling, medical examiner, pronounced death due to injuries suffered in an accidental fall.
   Investigating police were informed by Everett H. Prescott, elevator operator in the building, that he took Ahearn to the sixth floor about 8.45 o'clock and that the man, apparently nervous, began to take his coat off when half-way down the hall. Prescott was called to bring the elevator back to the first floor, but he said his suspicions had been aroused and he returned immediately to the sixth. Not finding Ahearn anywhere in sight, Prescott said he went around to the back alleyway where he found him.
   He was a member of the Pressmen's union. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie H. (Beaulieu) Ahearn; one daughter, Lillian L. Ahearn; a son, John J. Ahearn, Jr.; his mother, Mrs. Catherine Ahearn; two sisters, [Mary] Mrs. Percy Walsh, and Nora Ahearn; a brother, Thomas, a niece and four nephews. The body was removed from St. John's hospital to the funeral home of Funeral Directors Mahoney Bros., 260 High street, where friends may call after 6 o'clock tonight.

FUNERALS

MRS. MARY SHEEHAN
The funeral of Mrs. Mary (Burke) Sheehan, wife of Arthur Sheehan, and a resident of this city for the past 10 years, took place this morning at 8.30 o'clock from her home, 181 Princeton boulevard, and was largely attended by relatives and friends, including many from out of town. At St. Margaret's church at 10 o'clock, a funeral mass was sung [sic] by Rev. Leo N. Harrison. The choir, under the direction of Miss Katherine V. Hennessy, sang the Gregorian mass, the solos being sung by Miss Hennessy and Prof. Frederick G. Bond. At the offertory Miss Hennessy sang the “Miseremini Mei” and after the elevation, “O Meritum Passionis” was sung by Prof. Bond. As the body was borne from the church the choir sang the “De Profundis.” Prof. Louis N. Guirbault was the organist. There were many flowers and spiritual bouquets. The bearers were: Joseph Foley, John T. Sayers, John McMahon and Theodore Higgins. At the grave, Rev. John T. Casey read the committal prayers, burial being in St. Philip's cemetery, Grafton, under the direction of Undertakers James F. O'Donnell & Sons.

MRS. ALICE SAMOWSKI
The funeral of Mrs. Alice (Sopola) Samowski, wife of Joseph Samowski, took place this morning at 8 o'clock from the home, 29 Union street, and was largely attended by friends and relatives, including many from out of town. A funeral high mass was celebrated at Holy Trinity Polish church at 9 o'clock by Rev. Walter Maciaszek. The sanctuary choir, under the direction of Mrs. Stanley Niedziela, organist, sang Terry's mass. At the offertory, “Miseremini Mei” was sung in duet by Miss Josephine Raczkowska and Mrs. Stanley Niedziela, and as the casket was borne from the church, the choir sang the “De Profundis.” Present at the mass was a large congregation of friends and acquaintances. There were many beautiful floral and spiritual bouquets. The bearers were Edward Samowski, Julian Kleczkowski, Walter Krysiak, Walter Shlimon, Anthony Walkowicz and John Wisniewski. Burial was in the family lot in Holy Family cemetery, where committal prayers were read by Fr. Maciaszek. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Funeral Director Joseph J. Sadowski and Sons.

JOHN P. NOLAN
Funeral services for John P. Nolan were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home, 235 Liberty street and were attended by many friends and relatives and many delegations. There were many flowers. Three favorite selections of Mr. Nolan's, “The Old Rugged Cross,” “Sometime We'll Understand” and “Safe in the Arms of Jesus” were sung by Mrs. Arthur J. Lavergne and Mrs. Albert Phinney. Rev. Ambrose M. Bailey, D. D., pastor of the First United Baptist church, officiated. The bearers were Richard Nolan, Ernest Parrington, Edward Parrington, Wilfred Taylor, John Rigg and James Taylor. Burial was in the family lot in Westlawn cemetery where the committal services were in charge of Rev. Mr. Bailey. White & Roy service.

Funeral Notices

AHEARN—Died in this city, Jan. 14, by accident, John J. Ahearn. Funeral will take place Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the Mahoney funeral home, 260 High street. Solemn high funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock at St. Patrick's church. Burial will take place in St. Patrick's cemetery. Funeral Directors Mahoney Bros. in charge.

CHASE—Died in Springfield, Jan. 14, at her home, Mrs. Margaret E. (McGowan) Chase. The funeral will take place Monday morning at 8 o'clock from the O'Donnell funeral home, 166 Pawtucket street at Fletcher, and a solemn high funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Rita's church, Lowell, at 9 o'clock. The burial will be in Calvary cemetery, Concord, N. H. under the direction of Undertakers James F. O'Donnell & Sons.

Glee Clubs to Gather Here

Members of the New England Federation of Men's Glee clubs from Beverly, Marlboro, Andover and Lawrence will be the guests of the Lowell Masonic choir at a social meeting and musicale held at Lowell Masonic Temple.
Frank Johnson, president of the Lowell choir, is in charge of arrangements.

PERSONALS

The Socialite club met last night at the home of Miss Ann Donnelly, 332 Lincoln street. Plans were made for a toboggan party and weenie roast to be held next week. After the meeting a luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by her aunt, Miss Cecilia Nison [sic]. Those present at the meeting were Mrs. A. MacLean, R. Welch, V. Hunt, P. Mooney. Misses E. Lebby, A. Smith, E. Cox, A. Donnelly and M. Fitzpatrick.

Anti-Lynchers to Crack Down on Southerners

   WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (INS)—Senate supporters of the Wagner-Van Nuys anti-lynching bill prepared today to crack down on the South's Filibuster against the measure.
   A call for night sessions next week in an effort to smash the uprising of Dixie's solons came from Senator Van Nuys (D.) of Indiana, co-author of the bill.
   However, as the senate went into its ninth day of debate on the bill, Majority Leader Barkley of Kentucky disclosed no decision had been reached by the Democratic high command to lengthen the daily sessions and insist upon rigid enforcement of rules of procedure.
   “Senator Wagner (D.) of New York, co-author of the bill, has been ill the last few days and unable to be present in the senate,” said Van Nuys. “We have been letting them (opponents of the bill) have pretty much their own way, but when Senator Wagner returns I believe we will start night sessions of the senate.”
   From Senator Connally (D.) of Texas¹ came a statement that his forces were not “disturbed” by suggestions for night sessions. He conceded that advocates of the measure have ample votes to hold the senate in session, but he also claimed the south has enough senators lined up to keep the debate running “a long time.”
   Tossed into the hopper in a strategic move designed to embarrass northern supporters of the bill politically were amendments to outlaw intermarriage of white and Negroes everywhere in the country, to forbid such couples from travelling in states that forbid intermarriage and to bar wedlock of whites and blacks in the District of Columbia.
   Another set of amendments, sponsored by southern filibusterers, would require the federal government to make war on gangsters and racketeers operating entirely within states. The argument was that if Uncle Sam wars on lynchings, he should combat gangster murders with equal vigor.

BINGO LEGISLATION
A bill requiring sworn statements of receipts and expenditures in connection with bingo games in Massachusetts was filed yesterday in the house of representatives by Rep. Albert L. Bourgeous of this city. Under provisions of the bill, the commissioner of public safety would be authorized to issue specific forms for outlining itemized expenditures, which would subsequently be filed as sworn statements.

MAN DIES SUDDENLY
Death due to natural causes was the finding of Medical Examiner Marshall L. Alling in connection with the death of Thomas O'Connor, 71, who collapsed in his room at 53 French street last night. The body was discovered by John Farrell who roomed with O'Connor, and Farrell notified police.

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The Lowell Sun, 17 January 1938

   Warren R. Stone, one of the few remaining veterans of the Indian wars residing in this section and a prominent businessman here for years, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 39 Harvard street, in his 83rd year.
   He was born in Billerica and graduated from Howe high school in that town. He came to Lowell 55 years ago.
   Mr. Stone was an attendant at the Grace Universalist church. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Golf club, although he had not played that game for several years.
   He leaves his wife, Mrs. Emma (Davenport) Stone; one daughter, Mrs. May S. Flagg, of Chelmsford; a granddaughter, Dorothy M. Flagg and several nieces and nephews.

Pantalis Kalavritinos, one of the earliest Greek- American settlers in this city, died yesterday at the Lowell General hospital. He lived at 808 Rogers street, and had been a resident of Lowell for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Holy Trinity church. He leaves two sons, Peter and Costas Kalavritinos; two daughters, Connie and Mary Kalavritinos; a brother, William Kalavritinos of Peabody, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Kavouras of Lowell.

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The Lowell Sun, 19 September 1938

Job Monopoly

Councilor Thomas E. Garrity announced that at the next regular meeting of the city council he will introduce a resolution calling upon every married woman employed by the city of Lowell, whose husband is working, to resign from their positions and enable others, in need of work and capable of the duties, to take over their positions.

Elderly Man Seriously Hurt

   William Hannon, 70, of 331 Lawrence St., was seriously injured at 10:15 a/m. today, when he was struck by a taxicab while crossing Church street, near Lawrence.
   He was taken by the driver to St. John's Hospital, where it was found he had suffered a questionable fracture of two bones of the left leg and of the nose.
   Alfred R. Pelletier, 24, of 16 James street, reported to the accident bureau at police headquarters that he was operating on Church street when the man started to cross and stopped on reaching the middle of the road, where he was struck by the cab.

Deaths

Mrs. Catherine (Sullivan) Daly, widow of Michael Daly, and a widely known resident of this city, died last night at her home, 100 Willie street after a brief illness. She was born in Ireland, the daughter of the late Dennis and Bridget (Murphy) Sullivan, but in early childhood took up her residence in this city. She was an attendant of St. Patrick's church. She leaves two daughters, the Misses Theresa and Marietta Daly; three sons, John J., Dennis F and Michael E. Daly; a grandson, John F. Daly; a sister Mrs. Bridget Moore of this city; two brothers, Patrick Sullivan of this city and Thomas Sullivan; also many nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the home of her son. John J. Daly, 191 West Sixth street, by Peter H. Savage Son, mortician, where friends may call after 6 o'clock this evening.

Catherine McGuinness, an old and respected resident of the Immaculate Conception parish, died this morning at St. John's hospital after a brief illness. Miss McGuinness lived at 54 Pond street for a number years. She was a member of various church societies in the Immaculate Conception parish and was active in all their affairs. She leaves a brother, Edward McGuinness; one niece and several nephews. The body was taken to the McDonough Funeral home, 14 Highland street. Lawrence papers please copy.

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Footnotes:: 1 — Thomas "Terry" Connally was a Senator from Texas who was first elected in 1928 and served until 1953.

1938 Newspaper Abstracts
Middlesex County Massachusetts

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