20th annual sevenwail road race set for May 23
The Finnish American League sponsors the 20th annual sevenwail road race from Memorial Park to Fort Pond Littleton on Sunday May 23. The course was revised in 1947 to pass through South Acton and Acton Center to the finish. Noted entrants include Mikko Hietanen John Kelley Les Pawson Hennigan Ollie Keign Andrew Zamperelli Willie Zepp and others. A 2 mile cross country race follows the seven mile event on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Park
Fort Pond Littleton
West Acton
South Acton
Acton Center
Foot Pound
John Nekolainen
Willie Zépp
St. Casimir’s Bride Weds J Arbell a in Church
Miss Blanche M. Siergies married James J. Arbell a of Hudson at St. Casimir’s Church on Saturday afternoon April 10. The couple will reside in Marlboro after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche M. Siergies
James'j.arbella
Hudson
St. Casimir’s Church
Arbella
Marlboro
Maynard Finnish Evangelical Mission to mark 42nd anniversary
The Finnish Evangelical Mission Congregational church in Maynard will celebrate its 42nd anniversary next Sunday. A 3 PM meeting will present a church activity report with greetings from other churches. Rev Niilo Tuomenoksa of Worcester will be guest speaker. A 5 PM lunch follows, then an Anniversary Worship Service at 7 PM with solos by Mrs Ellen Haapala and piano by Roy Helander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Helander
Niilo Tuomenoksa
Maynard Dramatic Club presents Blithe Spirit previews
With two weeks left, the Maynard Dramatic Club nears final rehearsals for Blithe Spirit. Preview is Sunday May 2 at 2 30 pm, matinee for children, then performance Monday May 3 at 8 15 pm at Parker Street Hall. Tickets from members or Maynard Men's Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Dramatic Club
Parker Street Hall
Maynard Men’s Shop
Helen Smith
Amy ‘Reynolds
Roy Helander
Frances Swartz
Pat Farrell
Marion Ruggierio
Bill Toohey
Grants Permit for 200 Gallon Gas Tank at Marty's Taxi
The Board of Selectmen granted a permit at its last Tuesday meeting to Marty's Taxi Service to install a 200 gallon gasoline tank for their own use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Board of Selectmen
Marty
Taki
Joseph Geer 82 Died at West Acton Home
Joseph Tyler Geer died at his home 20 Homestead street West Acton Sunday morning at age 82 He was an orchardist born in Griswold Conn and had lived in Acton 20 years Survived by wife Sadie Wood two daughters Mabel Jenks and Alice Lehoutelay one son Herbert L Geer Funeral at Baptist Church Tuesday 2 PM Rev David Thorpkinson officiating burial Mt Hope Cemetery Acton under Fowler funeral service Beavers listed as pallbearers from Holliston and nearby towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Joseph Tyler Geer
Homestead Street
Griswald
Conn
Acton
Sadie Wood
Mabel Jenks
Alice Lehouteley
Hollissa
Herbert L
Caonseile
Maryland
the Baptist Church
David Thorfipson
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Fowler
Maynard
Beavers
Albert Jenks
Porter Jenks
Carrol EB
McFee
G. E. Labouteley
Holliston
Health Clinic Dates Set for May Vaccinations
The local Board of Health announces a second Diphtheria Clinic on May 19 in the Town Building with Dr. S. M. Cremer in charge for the May 22 vaccination clinic. The annual Rabies Dog Clinic is planned for Saturday May Ast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Board of Health
Board ‘of’ Health
S. M. Cremer
Joint installation of Maynard VFW and Ladies Auxiliary
A joint installation of officers for Maynard Post and its Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary is set for Sunday afternoon April 25 at 2 p.m. in the George Washington auditorium. Joseph A. Manmeini is to be installed commander-elect and Dorothy M. Boothroyd president-elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Post
Ladies Auwxiliary
George Washington Auditorium
Joseph A. Manmeini
Ieomrhiesder-Ellect
Dorothy M. Boothroyd
Maynard-The Third Degree discussed at Masonic lodge meeting
Charles A Welch lodge A F and A M held a meeting in the Masonic Hall last Thursday evening to advance candidates through the third degree. A catered chicken pie supper followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Charles A. Welch Lodge
Masonic Hall
New Books At Acton Library Record of New Arrivals
Acton library announces new titles and authors lending a mix of fiction and non fiction. Read list includes Pilgrim's Inn Tamarack Tree The Window Rescue of the Broken Arrow Misty of Chincotzague and Robinson Crusoe among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Acton
Johnny Legebeimash
Forest Ranger
Ridge Runner
Age of Jackson
Atlantic Harvest
Blionaire
Bostonians
Billy
Flicka
Ricka
Dicka
Misty of
Chincotzague
Bill and the Circus
Pete Angus Lost
Angus and the Cat
Pete the Great
Acton Seniors To Stage Play Meet Uncle Sally
Acton seniors present the comedy Meet Uncle Sally directed by HR Woodward of the high school faculty. The cast includes Biot Strong Gregor Imuiads qwarley Robech Betty Teele Richard son Richard Lyesod Ethel Roche Ward Daniel Shee and Nor Norman. Tickets may be purchased from any member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Uncle Sally
West Acton
Worar
HR. Woodward
Inel
Biot Strong
Gregor
Imuiads Qwarley
Robech
Betty
Teele
Mee Richardson
Richard
Lyesod Ethel Roche
Ward
Daniel Shee
Sod Feely
Ae Cele
Norman
Maynard Residents Visit Relatives and Celebrate Births
Maynard families spent the holiday weekend visiting relatives in Maine and Florida. Mr and Mrs Watts welcomed a baby boy, while Mr and Mrs James Smith hosted Mrs Florence Bell of Nova Scotia and Mrs Ethel Scofield of Waltham for the holiday weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Joseph Tourville
Maine
James Smith
Maple Street
Smith
Florence Bell
Nova Scotia
Ethel Scofield
Waltham
Middlesex County National Bank Announces Promotions
Frank J. Cronin is named vice president of Middlesex County National Bank based in Everett, with Daniel W. Rideout elected cashier to succeed him. Cronin has served as cashier and has deep ties in Everett civic life, while Rideout has led charitable efforts and sits on multiple local boards. The bank operates 11 offices across nine communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cronin
Everett
Middlesex County National Bank
Cronin
Middlesex County
Whidden Memorial Hospital
Greater Boston Community Fund
Everett Community Fund
Everett Rotary
Everett Youth Canteen
Everett Lodge of Elks
Everett Co-operative Bank
Daniel W. Rideout
Wakefield
The
Tank
Middlesex County National
Rideout
Middlesex Health Association
Red Cross
Whidden Memorial
Hospr
Extension Service Ad Seeks Rooms and Kitchen Privileges
Desperately needs two rooms and a kitchen privilege. Call Concord 845 between 8:30 AM and 3:60 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Spring Meeting of North Middlesex Conference Held in Stow
The North Middlesex Congregational Conference of Unitarian and other Christian churches met Sunday April 18 at First Parish church Stow. Rev Selescra opened with devotion and speakers discussed making democracy live through world government civil liberties and church life. Public schools will reopen Monday after spring vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stow
North Middlesex
Richard K. Irons
Groton
Minute Man
World Federalists
Paul F. Bliss
Somerville
First Wct
Boston
New England Unitarian Council
Out Paltish
Charles H
Chaplain Aid
Paul N. Carnes
Walter Donald It
First Unitarian Dhate
Worcester
Charles H. Eames
Billeria
James “A. Pratt
Carlisle
Simeon E E. ‘Cozad
Lowell
Grant F. Haskell
Littheton
Roscoe C. Turner
Tyngsboro
William Greig
Chelmsford
Fisher Buckshorn
Westland
Also Mentioned on This Page
ST. Casimir's
Maynard Church
HAM
Wilson
Zecan
Rumford
HétsHey Chocolate Dan
Ehler
Appte
Frizz
Woodruff
Perneryy
Joseph Geer
West Acton Baptist Church
Joan Christoffersort
Marian Howe
Eleanor Jissuive
Rolfe
Isaac Davis Chaptae
Lara Newton
Washington, D. C
Scoala
Norton
Ceara Street
Secre Mat
Atentive
Louis Lewis
Mikko Nokelainen Chandler
Florida
Joseph Watts
Mdsx County National Bank
Nelda Sea A Veronica
Wiel
Arthur Hansen
Dartmouth
Seder & Gruber
Nason Street
Lewigtts
Main Street
Maynard, Mass
Bromo Seltzy
Kotex
Alka-Seltzer
Vicks Veporuh
Cherrosote
John. J. Coady
Assabet Institution For Savings
Sidney E. McCleary
Treas
Agnard
Mass
Board of Seléctren
United Co- Opérative Society
Euclid Ave
United Co-Operative Society
Maynard Board of Selectmen
Illiam J. Bair
James A. MacKenzie
Joseph P. Dineen
Fred R. Jones
Old Acres
Barney Simardo
Framingham , Tet
Fram
Chil Oy
Chadwick
South
Acm
Lanélin Oil Machine
PERM
Suton de Be
Mboning le
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!