Concord Observes 296th Anniversary in Quiet Town Ceremony
Concord marked its 296th birthday with town flags and an Antiquarian Society tea at the Antiquarian House on Lexington road. Mrs Allan French and Mrs H Robert Bygrave led the event with committee members guiding guests and a young group in period dress aiding servers.
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Antiquarian Society
Allen French
Mrs French
Concord
Concorn Antiquarian Society
Antiquarian House
Lexington Road
Allan French
H. Robert Bygrave
Henry Smith
Acton Legion Elects Edwards-Quimby Post Officers
At the annual meeting Edwards-Quimby Post A L Edward Prendergast was elected commander to succeed Dr. O S Clark. Everett Montague first vice commander Cornelius Cullinane second vice commander Joseph T Leon adjutant Everett Alsopp finance officer Theron Lowden historian Arthur Tupper sergeant at arms George Briggs custodian Benjamin Sawyer chair man. The new officers will be installed at the October meeting by Daniel Doherty of Woburn. Dr O Clark retiring commander will attend the national convention in Detroit as district delegate with others planning to attend.
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Joseph T. Leon
Everett Alsopp
Allan Frost
George K. Hayward
Daniel Doherty
Woburn
O. Clark
Detroit
One’ Cram
William Hayes
Pajama Party at Maynard Grange Draws Crowded Night
A Maynard Grange gathering at Grange Hall turned into a pajama party with most in costume. Grace Whitney and Alma Norman won prizes by closest to a mark when the music stopped. A program of music, readings and games entertained, with several new membership applications.
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Maynard
Maynard Grange
Grange Hall
Grace Whitney
Alma Norman
Berlin Grange
Maynard Frange
Edmund Whitney
Lexington Grange
Maynard Grange Chorus
Stoneham Grange
Noted Woman To Be Speaker At Sudbury Meeting
Miss Alice P. Adams of Okayama Japan, longtime Congregational missionary, on furlough at Auburndale Rest Home, will speak at the first Fall meeting of the Women's Association of Memorial Church in South Sudbury. The event at Mrs. John C. Hall's King Philip Road home starts 2:30 p.m. Thursday September 24.
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Sudbury
Alice P. Adams
Okayama
Japan
Auburndale
Women’s Association of Memorial Church
South Sudbury
John C. Hall
King Philip Road
Ancestors' Sunday Observed at Sudbury Meeting House
The annual Ancestors Sunday will be observed at the First Parish Meeting House in Sudbury on September 20 at 2 pm with a pre event gathering at 11 am and box lunches to be shared under trees or in the vestry. The Woman's Advance of the Sudbury Church will provide coffee. An organ recital will precede displays including a Lincoln Arbella model loaned by the First Parish Church of Watertown, with other articles of historic interest on view after the recital.
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Sudbury
Ancestor
Edward W. Flint
Lincoln
Watertown
West Acton Notes Sign of club activity and greetings
West Acton Miss Rena Mason has given up her summer post and stays at the Green home regaining wealth. An Executive Committee meeting for the West Acton Woman's Club opened the season at Mrs. Josephine Sebastian's home. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Durkey and Mrs. Jennie Whitcomb returned from Fort Pond camp due to sickness.
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Rena Mason
Green
West Acton
Milne
New Hampshire
New York
Vermont
Canada
Bertram E. Hall
Edgar Hall
Alice Carlisle
Marriage Intentions Filed in Harvard and Newmarket
Intentions of marriage have been filed at the town clerk office for Edith Louise Perkins of Harvard daughter of Clayton and Mrs Perkins and William Edward King son of Thomas King of Powder Mill road. Also listed are Mary Broad awitke of Newmarket NH and Dui D Streets.
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Edith Louise Perkins
Harvard
Clayton Perkins
This Town
William Edward King
Thomas King
Powder Mill Road
Mary Broadawitke
Newmarket
Dui D
Former Pastor Prominent Speaker at Masonic Lodge Meeting
Rev William Boicourt former pastor of the Union Congregational church gave the keynote at the Charles A. Welch lodge A F and A M annual meeting in Masonic hall. Rev David Hickland of Blue Hill Maine spoke. Gavin A Taylor was elected master Theron Lowden senior warden Harold A Merriam junior warden Merton Merrick secretary and Gavin Taylor Sr treasurer Life membership certificates were awarded to long affiliated members. A supper was served by a caterer.
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Charles A. Welch
Masonic Hall
David Hickland
Blue Hill
Maine
Alexander Hickland
Gavin A. Taylor
Theron Lowden
Harold A. Merriam
Merton Merrick
Gavin Taylor Sr
Churches Meet to Arrange for Federation
A meeting of the Universalist and Congregational churches was held at the Universalist church on Sept. 11. Drs Cavens MacArthur and Page outlined federation methods, followed by questions. Members plan to meet and take decisive action to unite the congregations.
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South Actok
Universalist
Tl Cuubenes
Drs. Cavens
MacArthur
Page
Will Study for Priesthood at St. Job's Seminary
Maynard Albert Fairbanks son of Mr and Mrs Albert Fairbanks of Pleasant Street will enter St Job's Seminary on September 24 to study for the priesthood. Local friends plan a farewell party at the MS off rooms next Monday evening. Due to time constraints organizers cannot verify all potential attendees and request donations be sent to Ruth Bradley the committee chair.
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Maynard
Albert Fairbanks
Albert) Fairbanks
Pleasant Street
St. Job's Seminary
Ruth Bradley
Acton High School Staff and New Teachers Named
The Acton High School faculty includes Principal John F. Hough and staff such as Henry Hopkinson Barbara Douglass Mary Stolte and Marion Towne with duties listed in history civics Latin English and more The new teachers include Miss Barbara Douglass a University of Vermont graduate 1981 and Miss Stolte a Middlebury graduate 1931 The report notes Douglass musical ability and Stolte athletics and playground work. A pigeon race from Greenfield to home lofts Saturday was held under the Marboro Hudson club with Towlor and others mentioned.
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Acton High School
John F. Hough
Henry Hopkinson
Barbara Douglass
Root
Robert Bolan
Waelish
Elsie Bixby
Walter Ebelt
Edith Ames
Mary Stolte
Marion Towne
Margaret Booriagian
University of Vermont
Middlebury
Douglass
Maynard
Michael Towler
Tom Taylor
Joe Peel
Alex Soroka
Greenfield
Marboro-Hudson Club
Towlor
Acton Annual Fair to Open Sept 18 and 19
The Acton Agricultural association presents its fair on Friday and Saturday September 18 and 19 at the town hall grounds Acton. President Clarence N Goward leads preparations with new exhibits a midway and a horse shoe contest on Friday and a band and fireworks finale on Saturday.
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Acton Agricultural Association
Acton
Clarence N. Goward
Mercantile
Ac- Wo
Fri- Cay
Teddy Beers
Businness
Cork
Tony Tou
Ofeleck
Toby A Fe
County Leaders Gather for Training Conference
Maynard led the gathering held at Vose grounds with delegates from Tuigland New York and Newa sey. Programs included Map MUSE Vocdi ala and athletics. Athletic events featured broad jump shot put and mile races with Maynard athletes placing in multiple events led by Johnny Neilson and Ja Frigard in top finishes.
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Maynard
Cooperdéturs
Leui
Vose Jp
Tuigland
New Yor
Newasey
Sj Map
MUSE
Vocdi
Boes
Couperatois
OL brookiNth
Abbott opedKkele
Ott
Vernier
Niskanen
Ald
Amatra
Sukka Lett
Bima Walipye
Aino Saariaeons
le. Myokainen
K. Wiskainen
Lrnesi Dais
Ltdy
Johnny Neilson
Quincey
Jarvi
Pinu
Ja Frigard
Neilson
Sjoblen
Lulja
Tuikka
Mayiari
Wied
Korpela
O ° Cy
Hupakka
Nard
Fitchburg
Avo Ormee
Allen and Moyle Safe on Pacific Island
Special to the Enterprise reports Seanthe Wael September 1st that Allen and Moyle, believed lost, are safe on an uninhabited Pacific island. Navy records show ten signals received at Seattle radio stations. The message from Allen and Moyle was intercepted and signed by them.
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Wael
Cinso
Allen Aire Moyle
Pacific
Navy Department
Department
Seouttle Wa
Allen and Moyle
Grange Exhibits Headline Acton Agricultural Fair
Mrs. Levy W. Perkins de so 2 chairs the Grange exhibits for the Acton Agricultural Fair set for September 1S. Twelve Granges have pledged exhibits with fifteen more yet to respond. The showcases promise a superb display likely to draw attendees. Willa Poieard trains with the Maas State college football squad and is listed among top sophomore prospects.
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Willa Poieard
Maas
State College
Sea On
Willa
Fea
Mark site of Thoreau hut near Walden Pond
Concord residents unveil four granite markers set on the hillside above Walden Pond to indicate the Thoreau hut site. Raymond Emerson donated the markers. Prof Raymond Adams directed the project, noting the cairn marks a memorial begun years ago but not the precise house site.
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Concord
Walden Pond
Henry David Thoreau
Raymond Emerson
Ralph Waldmeron
Raymond Adams
University of North Carolina
Whoa
Thoreau
Coliege
Barn Struck by Lightning Is Total Loss
A barn at the property of Mr. ereti sanhorn was struck by lightning and burned yesterday. Hay filled structure exploded into flames destroying the barn two tons of tea and all farm tools. A horse burned badly survived only with the hope it may be shot. The Acton fire department saved the house and several budding structures. The Sanders family thanks the firemen and Enterprise for public acknowledgment of their aid.
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Mrereti Sanhorn Wa
Acton Fae Dept
Sanders Tan
Maynard Woman's Club Elects New Members at Home
The Maynard Woman's Club elected new members including Mrs Mildred Palmer Miss Gertrude Deane Mrs Leonoga Kerr Mrs Adelaide Sims and others at a meeting hosted by President Mrs John Taylor in Concord Street. A luncheon followed at the Plan Craft Demonstration Shop Boston with a short lecture on varied food products and a prize awarded to Grace Merrick.
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Plan Craft Demonstration Shop
Foviscon
Boston
Grace Merrick
Mary Eaton
Margaret Parker
Maynard Women's Club
Maynard High Reports Enrollment and Football Hopes
Maynard High School reports total enrollment of 469 with 148 freshmen 123 sophomores 109 juniors 8 seniors and 4 power graduates. The football squad is the largest in years with keen competition for every position as interschool basketball practice will begin next under the direction of coaches.
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Maynard High School
Poer
High Schol
Ne ‘T
Direc
Hollywood Big Attraction Shines At Local Auditorium
Here to Hollywood a two act musical comedy played to strong crowds at the high echo Auditorium on Monday and last night under auspices of Frank J bed Mar. Unit No 255 American Legion. The Wedding of the Little Doll by first and second graders drew praise. A large local cast performed with notable praise for Ben Who Coached the play and Mildred Morgan as Ma Baxter. Joe Cleary as Byron Fordyce and Walter Fairbanks led supporting turns. The production showcased a host of local talent across two acts with a full ensemble and guests from the community.
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Hollywood
High Echo Auditorium
Frank J. Bed Mar
Hielen Stit Ben
Mildred Morgan
Ma Baxter
Pa Baxter
Robert Fiester
Julia White
Patsy Baxter
Patricia Higgins
Marjorie Baxter
Jack Johnston
Clem Traveller
Patsy
Mary BE. Kelley
Tou Ela
Meid
Joe Cleary
Byron Fordyce
Walter Fairbanks
A. Gryp Medi Kev Vie Sallenae
Kine
Joe
Bob Sheridan I
Mike Murphy
Frank Cuse
Horace Ford
Sie
Ellen Sheridan
Pandola van Dever
Utm
Concord Masons Elect Officers and Install Yearstart
R F Charles heads Lodge Concord with officers elected including Worshipful Master Charles and Senior Warden Holden. A memorial service honors brethren Alfred Stelle and Edward Cavor. Officers were installed by Rt Wor Goddard as executive plans discuss fall meetings and committee chairs.
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Concord Phe Arindad
Corinuthian
Lada Yi
Asm Wasfield
Masany Memple
Concord
Sherman Blair
Amnex Shoaturek
Alfred WW. Stelle
Chapain
Edward the Cavor
Pione
Tehadly Oolis
Middlesex
Eliot R. Howard
Robert F. Charles Arso Acton
Philip Holden
Storklines
Junio
William H. Davis
Lincodn
Wells A. Iall
Wil A Charles
South Acton
Alfred D. Stone
Weer
Wor
G. Shermer Jair
William EB. J Graham
West Concord
Ralph Hemenway
Filimnd Ho
Camphbelo
Jani Anderson
Jane Sentinel
Benjamin Clark
Edward Bo Calger
Tyler R ClfYord Pratt
Powis Mo Marks
Club Calendar Approved by West Concord Wmins Club
The West Concord Wmins Club met at Commonwealth Ave venue and approved meetings for Mellows Hall this year. The calendar shifts the major event to November with dates set for November 5 and 6. Mrs Blood chaired the program committee and hosted a social with refreshments and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Mies
Pringle
White Family gathers at Lake Boon for annual reunion
The White family reunion at Lake Boon drew over 100 members including Peter White and Mr and Mrs James P White. Charlestown’s John RR Hughes Co was elected president with Mary Flavino of Concord as vice president and Marvy G Clark of Anderson as recording secretary. Walter Sheridan became treasurer as Esther Flat of Concord was the oldest attendee. An all day program featured basket lunch games and prizes as Middlesex Sportsmen's Clubs planned a later fishing event with the Maynard Rod and Gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ius Ward
Laka Boonaunddy
John RR
Hughes& Co Charlestown
Mary Flavino
Concord
Marvy G. Clark
Andeson
Down Hanson
Segur
Walter Sheridan
M Hard
Esther Flat
Peter White
James P. White
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Fred A. Tower
Edward Motley
Gaylord Church Cummin
Acton Legion
Edward Prendergast
Edward Quimby
Masonic Lodge
William Boicourt
Shirley
Union Congregational Church
Acton Grange
Boreon
Concord Church
James B. Flaws
Homemakers
Ok Tetes Avy Elliott Oe
Truman Carew
Mark
Thoreau Hut
American Legion
Helen Stitgen
Horn
Clem I
Fiesty
Lon Elbit
Bordyvor
Mike
Louw Blin
Peenes Urder
Phollewood Cl Ciie
Marjorie
Fordyce
Inall
Ruth ‘Taylor
Marton Lest Rita Baritea
Elizabeth M
Florence Hastings
Jane Mary Frazier
Eleanor Mulloh Hull
Rosaleen Hinds
Phin« Stuka
Eileen Johnston
Thet ‘Tobin
Mary Cheney
Dominne
Adeline Imbimbo
Sullivan
Mary Downey
Oid
Dorothy Sluyski
Mary Kiewer
Ruth Boothroyd
Tobin
Marion Ledgard
Anne Jens
Niuiny Delile Seeley Wan
Arthur Walman
Little
Daniel Dudzwiski
Arthur
Joseph Avette
Gerald Larson
Eldine Larson
Susie Coady
Coady
Mary Pyseka
Helen Netski
Sophie Piercewicz
Marchant
Arthur Gilman
Horns Marian Frye
Rsila Marchant
Mildred Mevion Boothroyd
Joseph Joyd
Veronica Carey
Doris Ki Viola Oberg
Mary Hickey
Lli
Gordon Taylor
Margaret Neen
Helen Koupionchuc
W Holly
Rita Holly
Gertrude Baz
Carmine Filssult
Gwendolyaper
Mery Sharpe
Kenneth Norma Tucker
Earl Lemoine
E Glickman
Frances Tucker
Na Tucker
Karl Lemoine
Bé Glickman
Frances Dimery
I Dimnery
Frances Engima
Jon Nivela
Mary Zaniewski
B Hotterworth
Joan Wier
Huneon
Mary Punch
Elsie
Ess
Ruth Croft
Patsy Hickey
Tn Sheridan
Anne White
Mary White
Francis Crowey
Grace Olsen
Anne Martin Hinds
Mae Newman
I Iin
R. F. Charles Heads
Indbui Ven’ Club
F Norman Bowry
Mogram
Albert Bo Reval
Joseph (. Way
Irving Richardson
Lake Boon
Ea Sportsmen's
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