Acton Special Town Meeting Approves Main Street Reconstruction
South Acton Aug 26 A special town meeting approved Article 1 to fund ongoing Main Street reconstruction with 8000 raised via four $750 notes over four years and in coordination with state and county aid. Article 2 authorized eminent domain purchase of land from School Street to the Boston and Maine tracks for fire department use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Main Street
Selectman Howard
J. . Billings
Grenough Construction Co
Centhe
Tucker
Finance’ Committee
School Street
Boston
Maine
R. R
Frank W. Holt
Fire House Committee
Ten days camping ends for Hill Pond Troop 4 boys
Thirty boys from Troop 4 Boy Scouts returned from a ten day camp at Hill Pond Harvard. under Scoutmaster Norman Johnston and assistants Melvin Moran Irving Widge King, they billeted in an army tent and cooked on field ranges. They served shifts for chores, drilled, hiked, swam, and enjoyed sports despite weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Pond
Harvard
Guyer” W Fowler
Norman Johnston
Asnt
Melvin Morand Irving Widge
Ters
King
Symr
Marriage of Leithead and Mc in Concord Home
The wedding of James Leithead and Miss Ina Mc of Concord will be held at the home of the bride’s parents on Saturday afternoon at o clock. Mr and Mrs David Leithead are noted hosts for the ceremony conducted in Concord by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gond
James Leithead
David Leithead
Street
Ina iMcof Concord
Winchester Orchestra at Lake Quinsigamond weekly gigs
The Short Famous Orchestra performs every Wednesday Thursday and Saturday at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester Massachusetts. The venue features mod and old time dances with dinners and refreshments. Large and small parties welcome at the restaurant with chicken steak salads and sandwiches. Local nights includeTimer’s Thursday with both dance styles and a steady crowd of eight fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Quinsigamond Orcester
Concord Junction pair wed at North Acton home
Miss Alice Goodrich and Stephen Paige were married Friday August 1996 by Rev. W J Batt in Concord Junction. The couple will reside in North Acton in a furnished home owned by the bride's mother and have many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Goodrich
Stephen Paige
W. J. Batt
Concord Junction
North Acton
Union Church notices Concord Junction Mass
Reverend Alfred W. Stone leads morning service at 10:30 with sermon on The Divinity of the Commonplace as Exemplified in the Life of Jesus. Communion following. Midweek service Tuesday at 7 30 P M. Church School to reopen Sunday September 11 at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
Concord Junction
Mass
Alfred W. Stone
Jesus
Maynard Town Faces Weekend Middlesex League Showdowns
Maynard Town plays two Middlesex County League games at Crowe Park this weekend. West Groton visits Saturday afternoon, and Concord comes Sunday afternoon. The games follow a 12 inning Maynard win last week and a disputed decision earlier in the season. A tied showdown last Thursday drew large crowds and a weather permitting anticipated hot rematch at Crowe Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Middlesex County
West Groton
Crowe Park
Concord
Middlesex County League
Chaig
Giant puffball mushroom found on Concord farm
Kenneth Hamilton of Somerville found a huge puffball weighing 4 78 pounds and measuring 12 by 8 inches on John Gates’ Concord farm while searching for a missing cow. Agriculturist John Ellis confirmed the edible giant, predicting it could have grown larger. Gates plans to exhibit it at fairs this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Boston
Kenneth ‘Hamilton
Yorktown Street
Somerville
John Gates
Hamilton
Gates
John Ellis
Ellis
Getes
McSweeney Saves Woman From Drowning at Concord Junction
John McSweeney summering at White Horse Beach rescued Mrs McPhail from a dangerous undertow near their cottage. Mrs McPhail, a strong swimmer, was carried beyond depth when found by McSweeney, whose quick action likely saved her life. Also, Ralph Frazier injured in a fall at the Duck Inn Marlboro while working on a roof. He broke both arms but is resting comfortably in Marlboro hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Jct
John McSweeney
White Horse Beach
Ralph Frazier
Brooks Street
Duck Inn
Marlboro
Marlboro Hospital
Peace Pact Draws No Victory in Middelsex Baseball Clash
In Middelsex County League action Concord and Maynard battled eight scoreless innings as pitchers Batchelder Lent and others dominated. Marsden sparked Maynard with a triple in the sixth, while Batchelder struck out 14 for a dominant performance and the rivals left with honors in a tense, error-free duel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Maynard
Airaight
Airaight Pitching By All Three Twirers
Batchelder
Salem
Don
Don Lent
R. Marsden
O'Brien
Boulden
Glovve
Loftus
William Benjamin Thomas dies at 79 in Haverhill
Funeral held for William Benjamin Thomas who died Sunday in Gale Hospital Haverhill. Burial at Atkinson Cemetery New Hampshire. Survived by son Arthur B. Thomas Medford and two daughters Mrs William H Barnett Concord Junction and Mrs Herbert C Bourne Lexington. Husband of deceased was in his 80th year and described as active and well liked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Jct
William Barnett
Barnett
William’ Benjamin Thomas
Gale Hospital
Haverhill
Atkingon
New Hampshire
Thomas
Arthur B. Thomas
Medford
William H Barnett
Concord Junction
Herbert C Bourne
Lexington
Concord Junction Reports New Correspondent Miss Julia Lawton
Miss Julia Lawton of Concord High School becomes the Concord Junction Enterprise correspondent starting September 1. She accepted the role after initial hesitation and asks for community cooperation to cover news from judges to public officials and social items in the Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Lawton
Concord High School
Enterprise
Concord Junction
Lawton
Accens
Concord
Umbrellas as party favors grace Miss Morison’s birthday
Miss Eleanor Morison, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Morison, hosted a lawn birthday party with miniature umbrellas as place-card favors. Guests included Marion Bnd Charlotte Laird Ruth Flint Ruth McLaughlin Louise and Mildred Ineson. The meal featured sandwiches cake cookies and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Morison
Alexander Morison
Moreen
Bleatier Conn
Marion Bnd
Charlotte Laird
Ruth ‘Flint
Portland wedding unites James and Russell at First Parish
Miss Carolyn James daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward E James of Portland wed Gardner Wetherbee Russell son of Mr George G Russell prominent Cambridge merchant and realtor. Ceremony at First Parish Church Portland conducted by Rev Vincent B Silliman with family members and friends attending. Groom a Tufts Harvard Law School graduate now practicing law in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Carolyn James
Edward E. James
Gardner .Wetherbee ‘Russell
George G. Russell
Concord
Cambridge
First
Vincent B. Silliman
F. M. Russell
Ruth P. Dunbar
Campella
Mass
Barbara Kuger
New York City
Frances .Bowditch Woodford
Ridegefield
Conn
Virginia Flagg
Brookline
Paul Heyward
Lispenard B.’Phister
Newbury
State Open Golf Tournament Set For Maynard Country Club
The Maynard Country Club hosts the State Open golf tournament this weekend with amateurs and many professionals expected to compete. The greens are praised as some of the best in the state and the course draws hundreds of visitors for the Friday and Saturday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Country Club
House and Greens
Honse and Greeds
Changes in Concord School Staff For Fall Term
The Concord public schools announce staffing changes for the fall term. New principals include Bradford M. Kingman at Peter Bulkeley Emerson Schools and Harold D. Chittim at Harvey Wheeler West Concord. New domestic arts and music teachers join, with several new hires for Harvey Wheeler West Concord and Belknap area schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consord
Philip Flynn
Peter Bulkeley-Emerson
Bradford ‘M.' Kingman
Kingman
Dartmouth
Columbia
Stoughton
Harold D. Chittim
Newport
N. H
N. B. Robinson
Harvey Wheeler
West Concord
Catherine L. Beecher
Lasell Seminary
Vivian Macawn
Marian Bartlett
Julia
C. Bryant
Bartlett
New England Conservatory of Music
Harvey Wheeler-West Concord
Florence Wheeler
Worcester Normal School
Penacook
N. 1
J. Reynolds
Farmington
Maine
Gorham
Gertrude Nealon
Newburyport
Mary O’keefe Ee Secuete
Keene, N. H
Gorham, Maine
Westbrook
Wheeler
Reynolds
Nealom
O'Keefe
Dunton
Helen Freeman
Mabel P. Sargent
Ruth E. Hunt
Jennie Stevens
Miss Gladys Graham to Compete Again at Caledonian Games
Miss Gladys Graham of Concord will again appear in the annual Scottish games at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury on Labor Day. The multiple medal winner will compete for honors in the ducing contests and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys; Graham
Concord
Caledonian Grove
West Roxbury
Graham
Ford Not Seeking to Close Old Boston Post Road
Report says Henry Ford does not intend to abandon the present state highway route past the Wayside Inn in Marlborough. Ford representatives indicate the Ford highway plans do not call for closing the old Post Road and that previous reports misinterpreted his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
Boston
Henry Ford
Waltham
Wonen
Marlborough
Sudbury
Winfield Temple
Budbury
Marlboro
Public Work
Williams
Temple
Telet
Detroit
Acton Fair Hosts Dynamometer Horse Pull Contests
The Acton Agricultural Fair will feature a Dynamometer horse pulling contest as a leading attraction. Officials note the device tests pulling power and yields data on draft horse form and breeding. Contests will run through September 17 with multiple divisions and entries expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Bertram D. Hall
Iowa
Wayne Dingmore
Association of +nersea
Undéer
Everybody's Self Freezer Co
Winchendon
Mass
Acton
Dinsmore
Ossetia
Shower Honors Mdith Comeau With Surprise Birthday Party
A Friday gathering at Mdith Comeau’s home featured close friends arriving unannounced to celebrate her birthday. Lavender decorations and crepe streamers created a rain-like glow under electric lights. Gifts included glassware and china as guests enjoyed music and remembrance. guest W. Stuart Allen of Concord Junction, Mass planned details before September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BNE
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Silvertol
pris Guyer _ Fowler
Bear Hill Pond
Winchester
Inno
Bert Tio
Jess Bertram D. Hall
Ian
J. McSweeney
Maynarres
Lawn Fete
Miss Carolyn
James Weds Gardner
W Russell
Consaws
Ayer
W. Stuart Allen
Comford Junction
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