Acton High Honors National Honor Society Inductees
At Easter assembly Miss Green announced Acton High School seniors Walter Ballard Phyllis Barnhart Marjorie Chilton Frances Merry Donald Goldthwaite Ruth Gilbert and others were elected to the National Honor Society for scholarship service leadership and character. Juniors Dagenais Phyllis Sexton Elliot Rong a Goldthwaite were named honorary from the sophomores. Marjorie Howell completed a Red Cross project for the veterans hospital at Framingham and supervised the art display. The junior class issued The Torch for a magazine contest with Boston Globe sponsorship. Tickets go on sale for three one act plays by the Dramatic Club on April 18 in Blanchard Hall led by Miss Anne Harman. Ballard and Reynolds named co captains of the varsity baseball team coached by William Seagers. opener April 18 vs Sudbury. Harry Morse named captain of the junior high team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High
Miss Green
National Honor Society
Walter Ballard
Phyllis Barnhart
Marjorie Chiion
Frances Mérry
Donald
Ruth Gilbert
Dagenais
Phylli
Sexton
Elliot Rong
Goldthwaite
Marjorie Howell
Veterans Hospital
Framham
Howel
Boston Globe
Dramatic Club
Blanchard
Hal
Adeline
Anne
Harmean
Donald Reynolds
Cocaptains
William ‘Seapers
Sudbury
Acton
Harry Morse
Concord Ladies Lead In Mal Matches At Lexington
In Concord's Ladies 10 Pin club meet at Lexington the Topnotchers defeated White Sox 4 0 while Concord scorers Alice Algeo 302 and 111 led with Dorothy Martin 271 Martha Dee 273. Fran D Agata 108 Martha Dee 108 Edith McGrath 100.
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Concord
St. James Holy Name Meg
Arlington Heights
Lexington
Concord Girls
White Sox
Red Sox
Reese
Yankees
Cubs
Senators
Gophers
Alice Algeo
Dorothy Martin
Martha Dee
Fran D’agata
Edith McGrath
Rotarians Hold Concord Rotary Club Luncheon
Rotarians met at a Concord dining hall for a noon luncheon and business session led by President Fred T. Boyd. An announcement announced the district Conference to be held at Uxbridge on April 23. The next meeting was scheduled for Friday.
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Concord
Comcer Rotary Club
Fred T. Boyd
Uxbridge
Grange to Hold Meeting Monday in West Concord
West Concord Isaac Grange will meet Monday evening at the Odd Fellows Hall in West Concord. Margaret Brooks will preside and a swap party will follow where neighbors bring items to trade. A planning note mentions an April meeting.
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West Concord
Isaac Grange
Margaret Brooks
Eneree
Nee Ae
Bowling Standing at Mill Dam League Night
Unclear OCR sentence shows bowling standings with teams Mill Dam, Leagh ee K, Lincoln, and CHypers. No clear results or dates available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaghee K
Lincoln
Chypers
East of the Ac Nomination Noted in Vague Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text references a nomination and a Mrs writen note. No clear event date or names present. The item resembles a brief notice or column fragment with unclear context.
New Arrivals in Concord
Local birth notices list Paula Day born March 29 at Baker Memorial Hospital Boston to Mr. and Mrs John W Ellison with Thorpe and Ellison grandparents. William Michael Jr born March 29 at Emerson Hospital Concord to Mr. and Mrs William M Dean with Cousin and Dean grandparents. Peter Albert born March 26 at Richardson House Boston to Mr. and Mrs Albert A Schall Jr with Betsy and Cook relatives. Susan Lee born April 5 Providence Lynn In Hospital with Cook grandparents. Leslie Scott Wilson born April 6 Emerson Hospital with Anderson grandparents. A daughter April 3 to Mr. and Mrs Thomas R Huckins of Middlesex School at Emerson Hospital Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Ellison
Mary Elizabeth Thorpe
Paula Day
Baker Memorial Hospital
Boston
Henry P. Thorpe
Concord
Albert J. Ellison
Boise
Idaho
William M Dean
South Lincoln
William Michael, Jr
Emerson Hospital
Willis N. Cousin
Harold
Dean
Albert A. Schall Jr
Stow
Lincoln
Peter Albert
Richardson House
Betsy
Richard F. Cook
Providence
Rhode Islan
Susan Lee
Lynn-In-Hospital
Kenneth Bi. Cook
Stanley E. Wilson
Hubbard Street
Leslie Scott Wilson
Wilson
Pauline Anderson
Leslie Q. Anderson
Thomas R. Huckins
Middlesex School
Acton John Moody Celebrates 7th Birthday Party
Acton John Moody son of Mr and Mrs Allen G Moody of Pope road East Acton celebrated his 7th birthday last Saturday by entertaining friends at the movies then at his home for refreshments. Guests included Nicky Duren Peter Flagg Frederic Knipple Ralph Mary David Simpson David Murphy Jeff Almon Charles Kimball and John Bartlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
John Moody
Allen G.moody
Pope Road
East Acton
Nicky Duren
Peter Flagg
Frederic Knipple
Ralph Mary David Simpson
Davidurphy
Jeff Almon
Charles Kimball
John Bartlett
Bedford couple marks tenth wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Theo B Currier celebrated ten years of marriage on Monday April 17 in Bedford. Irene Violet Hennius of Aynard is listed as the bride, with son Theodore B Currier Jr. and daughter Martha Violet Currier named as children. The couple wed in Concord by Rev. Thurlow, pastor of the Concord Congregational church.
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Bedford
Theore B. Currier
Currier
Irene Violet Hennius
Aynard
Concord
Thurlow Rmer
Concord Congregational Church
Theodore B. Curier Jr
Martha Violet Currier
Annual Luncheon of West Concord Woman's Club
The West Concord Woman's Club will hold its annual luncheon and meeting next Wednesday afternoon in the Colonial room at the Howard Johnson restaurant. Interested attendees should contact Mrs. Harry Wilson, president.
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West Concord
Westoncord Woman's Club
Howard Johnson Restaurant
Harry Wilson
Concord PTA card and dancing party planned for Friday
Plans Near completion for Concord P T A card and dancing party in the town hall Friday evening April 25. Mrs Waldo Flint chairs prizes Mrs Churchill Newman leads refreshment committee and Mrs Allen G Moody heads ticket committee. District chairmen include Mrs Paul Cornwall North Allen G Moody East Ernest Simpson Center Mrs Wilson Sked West and Mrs Carleton Keyes South.
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Waldo Flint
Churchill Newman
Allen G. Moody
Paul Cornwall
Ernest Simpson
Wilson Sked
Carleton Keyes
Concord Shoemaker C A Martinson Retires After 27 Years
Concord resident C A Martinson retires from his shoe repair business on one street after 27 years. Vincent Ferrar of Marlboro takes over the shop, continuing a craft begun in 1902 with early work in the Harness Shop. He served Concord and nearby towns including Lincoln Wayland Acton and Carlisle.
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Concord
Tgaristian A. Martinson
Oe Street
Vincent, Ferrar
Marlboro
Martinson
Mr. Hay
Lincoln
Wayland
Acton
Boxboro
Littleton
Carlisle
Lee
Porter Chosen To Head League In Local Meeting
Concord Sheldon Porter, Peter Bulkeley teacher coach, was elected president and executive secretary at a league officials meeting on Monday. Regulations and team rules were drawn at the meeting. The six team league opens April 29 with Peter Bulkeley donating a trophy. other schools entered include Harvey Wheeler Maynard Junior High Wayland Weston and Lincoln.
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Concord
Sheldon R. Porter
Peter Bulkeley
Arvey
Wheeler
Maynard Junoir
Wayland
Weston
Lincoln
Sportsmen Meet at Harold Banquet Home West Acton
The Sportmen's Club met Wednesday evening at Harold Banquet's Nashoba Road home in West Acton. The regular meeting is planned for tonight at the West Acton Woman's Club with President James Wilson presiding. Members are reminded that annual dues are payable at this gathering, with entertainment led by Woodbury Stevens and refreshments directed by Samuel E. Knowlton.
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Oba Sportmen's Club
Harold Banquet
Nashoba Road
West Acton
Clu
Tonn
Acton Woman's Club Meets for April Meeting
Acton Center on Main Street hosted the Acton Woman's Club meeting led by President Mrs. George Newton. After business, a Home Talent program featured Mrs. Samuel E. Knowlton, Mrs. Donnell Boardman, and Mrs. Churchill Newman with a later sale organized by Mrs. Walter Ta. Hostess was Mrs. F William Rimbach.
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Acton
Main St
Acton Center
Mrrs
George Newton
Samuel E. Knowlton
Donnell Boardman
Churchill Newman
Walter
F. William’ Rimbach
Maynard Family Plans Week in Washington
Mrs. Henry T. Maynard and her daughter Miss Barbara Maynard of Sudbury plan a week in Washington. They depart Maple Avenue South Sudbury on Monday April 17 for the trip, joined by Mrs. Maynard's son.
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Henry T. Maynard
Barbara Maynard
Maple Avenue South Subury
Sudbury
Bedford Choral Group Presents Pirates of Penzance
The Bedford Choral group will stage the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Pirates of Penzance in the school auditorium on Saturday April 12. Proceeds fund a local recreational center for children. Gordon Duff leads a poster contest with votes cast at the door.
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Bedford
Bedford Choral Group
Audi- the Peon
Gordon Duff
Marlboro High approves fall football schedule
The High School athletic council approved a fall schedule of ten games with Armistice Day activity in doubt and a possible November 9 Sunday game. Maynard maynard game discussion delayed. Brennan favors basketball changes and new letters for managers and players. Portable stands bids discussed with financing plans for 2000追加 seats at Ward 6 athletic field.
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Marlboro
High School Athletic Council
Maynard Fame
Leon Brennan
Maynard
Brenan
Donald Lynch
David Lynch
Emory
Veinette
Robert Gour
John. Pappas
William Bennan
Napoleon Jolie
Louis Chani
Donald Bissonnette
Priscilla Barnes
Virginia Burton
Jane Hunter
Marjorie Pemphrey
Doris Rougeau
Janet Baldwin
Patricia Hinckley
Lucy Ouldhosian
Janice Laporte
Louise Clapp
Louise O’brien
Vivian Sullen
James G. Honen
Golf-Cdoth
Ward 6
Concord Fire Crews Respond to 95 Alarms This Year
Concord firemen reported 95 alarms for the year by Monday, a higher total than the same point last year. The Ladies Circle of the South Action Universalist Church plans a pot roast dinner and penny sale next Thursday at 6 30 in the church vestry. Supper committee includes Mrs J K Tuttle Mrs Clarence Braman Mrs Bertha Lowden and Mrs Thomas va erbb. The Penny Sale will follow the supper under the direction of Mrs Otis Reed and Mrs Lyde Wells.
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Concord
South Acton
Knit-a-bit shop opens on Walden Street
Concord's Mrs. Patience MacPherson opens Knit-a-bit shop on Walden Street across from the Central Fire Station. She will take knitted goods on consignment and offer a full line of knitting supplies inviting locals to visit and get acquainted.
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Walden Street
Concord
Patience (Hosmer) MacPherson
Central Fire Station
Birth of a daughter for Davis family in Acton
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Davis announce the birth of their daughter Janet Arene on April 2 at Emerson Hospital Concord. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. McAdoo of East Acton and Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Davis of Bedford.
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West Acton
Richard C. Davis
Marjorie McAdoo
Central Street
Janet Arene
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Robert A. McAdoo
Pope Road
East Acton
Howard E. Davis
Bedford
Seed Box Gardening Tips For Cost Saving
Home gardeners can start seeds in a box to reduce costs though growth is slower and requires care. Early indoor sowing allows earlier outdoors harvests, with risks like transplant shock and damping off mitigated by proper soil, moisture, and thinning.
Veterans Association Meeting in Town Hall Saturday
The Stow Veterans Association urges all Stow veterans to attend a meeting in Town Hall at 8 o'clock Saturday evening to plan the Memorial Day observance.
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The
Stow. Veterans. Association
Stow
Town Hall
Whist Party Held by Stow VFW at Town Hall
The Stow Veterans of Foreign Wars organized a whist party on Wednesday evening at Town Hall. An articles and food sale accompanied the event, drawing local residents for fundraising.
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Stow Veterans of Foreign Wars
Town Hall
West Acton Male Chorus to Perform April Concert
The West Acton Male Chorus announces a Friday April 11 concert at the Central Street venue. The program features about 30 voices with a tenor soloist and a lead soloist.
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West
Central St. West Acton
Lin
Sudbury School Declamation Event Highlights Student Talent
At the Grange sponsored annual event, Sudbury pupils and Senior High heard declamations before over two hundred attendees. Miss Gertrude Ha led groups, with praise for Marcia Gen Floridia and awards to N elder and Oscar in senior categories.
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Sudbury Schoo
Grange
Gertrude Ha
Marcia Gen
Floridia
Seni
Nelder
Oscar
Requiem Mass Held for P Joseph McManus at St Anne’s Arlington
A large mass for P Joseph McManus prominent Boston attorney and former Concord resident was celebrated at St Anne’s Church Arlington Center last week. Rt Rev Matthew Cherry, former curate at St Mary’s Church Concord, led the service.
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R. Joseph McManus
Concord
St. Anes Church
Arlington Center
P. Joseph McManus
Boston
Con
Matthew Cherry
Ard’s
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