Marlboro Weekly Office Adopts New Subscription Rates
The Marlboro weekly office announces updated subscription rates effective May 25, 1903. Rates listed include one dollar sixty five per month and a note of inclusion for postage. The notice appears in the Enterprise and references surrounding towns like Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Mass
Enterprise
Postoffice
Jboro
of Congress
Vostage
Maynard
Concord
Sudbury
Acton
Bedford
Christmas Spirit Shines in Local Homes and Clubs
Christmas decorations brighten Marlboro as homes and the Beecac Club on Fort Main and Hildrett streets illuminate with red sign letters and electric candles. Lampoon home at 279 East Main joins with elaborate lights along fences and arches, while churches showcase a grand tree at Immaculate Conception. The season reflects community generosity and devotion to the nativity story.
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Gragons
Biks Club
Fort F Main
Hildrett Street
Lampoon
East Main Street
Immaculate Conception
Marlboro
Bethlehem
Useless Laws Feed Prisons Cost and Crime
A recent statement notes California prison costs will double over two years while the nation grapples with rising incarceration. Officials blame longer sentences and a surge of inmates amid a wider distrust of law. The piece argues broad, restrictive laws create criminals and erode respect for the legal system.
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California
Algeet Een
Amercan
Unemployment and Welfare Programs in Roosevelt Plans
The passage argues for standardized taxes to support unemployment insurance and public relief funds. It notes potential benefits if well designed, comparable to the English dole, and warns of risks if misused. The aim is aid for the unfortunate without extra burden on taxpayers and businesses, recognizing unemployment as a social disease.
San Diego Growth Driven by Merit and Advertising
The piece extols San Diego and San Diego County praising their natural appeal and rapid growth. It credits merit and advertising as twin engines, notes population gains over the past decade, and highlights the San Diego California club led by W F Raber as the driving force behind city advertising for the Chamber of Commerce.
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San Diego
California
San Diego County
Pacific
California “Club
W. F. Raber
Chamber of Commerce
Local Visit Notes and Illness Reports Across Marlboro Brockton
Sunday visits fill Marlboro with relatives friends and hospital reports list Joseph Beath in Marlboro Hospital critically ill E P Lavelle moved to Deaconess Brookline William Dunn visiting from Long Island Anthony Perron of Worcester Magloire Charron Belmont street Alvin Smith Mt Hermon student holiday visit Joseph McIntyre Marlboro Me staying with Henry Lizotte Broad street.
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Joseph Beath
Vine Street
Marlboro Hospital
William Dunn
Long Island
B P Lavelle
Mill St
Anthony Perron
Worcester
Magloire Charron
Belmont Street
Joseph McIntyre
Marlboro, Me
Henry Lizotte
Broad Street
Maynard adds new facilities to Winter Garden Indoor Golf
The Winter Garden Indoor Golf on Riverside Street expands its range with four ping pong tables, bridge whist tables, and a chip shot practice range to boost training options.
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Winter Garden
Riverside Street
Christmas Day at Maynard Methodist Church Notes
Christmas Sunday drew a large crowd as Dr. Mills presented The Meaning of the Christ Child and Nativity pageant by Margaret Synder. The public heard the procession to the altar for gifts as Wise Men, with Holy Communion planned for 7 o clock Christmas morning.
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Epworth League
Mills
Christ
Laura Roe Mills
Harvard
Radcliffe
Christmas program at Union Congregational church
The church school Christmas program took place Tuesday afternoon and evening at Union Congregational church. The Philathea Class served a supper for children up to Juniors at 5 pm. The Primary and Junior Departments performed songs verses and stories followed by a Junior pageant. A hidden choir sang carols and at 7 30 the tree event featured gifts from Santa Claus.
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Union Congregational
Union Congregational Church
Angels
Mary and
Joseph
Santa Claus
Because of Thy Great Bounty Poem Reflects Gift Giving Hope
A devotional poem by Grace Noll Crowell urges sharing wealth and blessings. It emphasizes daily gifts to others in need, feeding the hungry, clothing the cold, and offering shelter as thanks for divine bounty.
Rebot Office Force Party At Marlboro Christmas Event
The Re bot Slide Manufacturing Company in Marlboro held its annual Christmas Tree party for office and factory staff. Miss Stella Houde led the committee with Mrs Helen Morse assisting. a decorated tree, exchanged gifts, and short executive talks followed.
Christmas Party for Children by Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary
The Be will conduct evening services and a joint party for children at the V. M. headquarters on Mechanic Street. Santa Claus will distribute stockings and goodies, with an illuminated Christmas tree and a collation served by auxiliary members. The committee includes senior officers Leo J. May Maurice Chesley McKenzie Frank Mauric Chesley McKenzie Frank T. Gorman and several ladies.
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Mechanictreet
Santa Claus
Leo J. May- Maurice
Chesley, McKenzie
Frank Mauric
Chesley McKenzie
Frank T. Gorman
Loretta J. Gorman
Alice, Parmenter
Louis McDonough
Alma McKenzie
Ann White
Midnight Masses Christmas Eve at St Annes Church
Marlboro churches schedule two midnight masses on December 24 with St Annes featuring Capocci Magnificat selections. Mrs Mary Braica will sing Ave Maria, Albina Braica and Josephine DiSimone perform Adeste Fideles, Tu Scendi Del Stel le closes mass, Violet Trolla organ, Capone DiBuon DeMatteo Milford players. Christmas Day masses at 8 and 10 by Rev. Alex.
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Marlboro
Cathol
Christmere
St. Anne’s Church
Cho
Capocci
Mary Braica
Millard
Ave ‘Maria
Albina Braica
Josephine DiSimone
Choi
Letter from Calvin Coolidge to longtime Worcester journalist
Lawrence J Thyne of Marlboro Mass received a letter from former President Calvin Coolidge congratulating him on fifty years as a newspaper reporter. The note dated December 20 1930 recalls meetings in Marlboro and expresses best wishes for continued activity in journalism.
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Lawrence J Thyne
Worcester
Calvin Coolidge
Thyne
And
Marlboro
Coolidge
Commonwealth
Mr. Thyne
Lawrence J. Thyne
Massachusetts
State panel urges reforms to foster homes and child welfare
The special state commission on laws relative to children filed a report with the legislature proposing extending supervision of foster homes for children ages two to seven, creating a five member governor appointed investigations panel, expanding juvenile court reach, raising mothers aid age, and tightening adoption and custody rules to protect children and prevent abusive practices.
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Boston
INS
Department of Public Welfare
Special State Commission
Als
Commisseion
Department of Education
Theodore A. Lothrop
Sories of the Prevention of Cruelty
George P. O'Connor
Dedham
Boston Catholic Charitable Bureau
Richard K. Conant
Publi Welfare
George M. Kline
Herbert C. Parsons
Newman Club Brightens Christmas Tree Event at Marlboro
The Newman Club held its first annual Christmas gathering at Dy aura Wild Presiaém. A Christmas tree was displayed with toys donated to the Wi Cross Guild. A play "Muuty Mal Salva Cawus" entertained, and Adeste Fidelis was sung. Refreshments followed. next event on January 12 features the Boston College Gree club concert.
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Marlboro
Newman
Mary Ghoom
van Caus
Wi Cross Guild
Gertrude B Dawney
Dolan
Mary Adams
Dora Burns
Loughlin
Heen Fee
Ruth Cey
Mary Ghiloni
Ola Dwyer
Boston College Gree Club
Unitarian Church School Christmas Party Brightens Vestry
Marlboro Pupils from the Unitarian Sunday school enjoyed their annual Christmas party in the church vestry. Rev Herbert M Geall led the program which featured recitations and cards, a play titled Caught Napping, a Christmas Stocking drill, and a tree lit with gifts and candy for each child. The event, organized by Miss Eva Wheeler and the Sunday school committee, drew helpers including Mrs Walter Allen and Mrs Frank Moore, with the janitor William Ea Wan remembered fondly.
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JU Rian
Herbert M Geall
Eva Wheeler
Claue
William
Christmas Socials and Holiday Visits Highlight Small Town News
Mr and Mrs Oscar Grae of New York plan Christmas with Mrs Sarah Chamberlal on Pleasant Street. Visitors include Deline orm editor Mr Graeve and Henry More from Hat. Church social at Holder Hall features chicken pie dinner hosted by Mrs Walter Among. Local students home for holidays include Paul Tierney Hebron Ac, Jeanne Perrault Academy, Joseph Murphy Dance College, James W Cross, Fred Tucker, Philip Cid Bates College, Miss Sarah sury Jackson, K Clark Tufts Bryant Burddett Slee.
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Oscar Grae
New York
Sarah Chamberlal
Pleasant Street
Mr. Graeve
The
Deline
Orm
Fl Church
Holder Hall
Arrang
Walter
Paul Tierney
Hebron
Actisg
Jeanne Perrault
Academy
Joseph Murphy
Dance College
James W Duly Cross
Fred Tucker
Doin College
Philip Cid
Bates College
Sarah , Sury
Jackson
K Clark
Tufts
Op Bryant
Burddett
Marlboro Family Week End Visitors
James Fletcher of Baal New Jersey spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Sher on Witherbee Street. Mr Jess W Spearer returned with his daughter J Fletcher from East Orange New Jersey.
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James Fletcher
Baal
N. J
Mra. Fredsher
Witherbee Street
Jess W. Spearer
Jess
J. Fletcher
East Orange
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Liberty Street
Marboro
Thomas Nolan
Brockton
E. P. Lavelle
Mill Street
Deaconess Hospital
Brookline
Alvin Smith
Mt. Hermon School
Bolton Street
Methodist Church
Grace Noll Crowell
Eagles
Santa
Hudson
Eagle's
St. Nick
Barbara Taylor
John McGorty
Leona Each
Rita McGorty
Ruth Pond
Daniel Wren
Mildred Pond
St. Michael’s School
B. St. Germain
Laura
Kiliida
J. Martin
R. McGuire
C. Clingsna
Nate Eastwood
MR. Coolidge
L. J. Thyne
Childre
St. Luke’s Sunday School
Unitarian Church School Party
Suppj
Henry More
Hat
Peter A
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