Nativity Pageant At Wayside Inn School For Boys
Sudbury hosts the seventh annual outdoor Pas geant of the Nativity sponsored by Henry Ford on Post road attracting hundreds of motorists. Real sheep, costumed shepherds and kings, a 50-voice choir, and students in key roles such as Mary and Joseph highlighted the event directed by John Haye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Pasgeant
Wayside Inn School For Boys
Henry Ford
General Store
Post Road
Catherine Sennott
Ralph
J. Sennott
Ford Estate
Mary
Kenneth Towns
Joseph
Shepherds
Joseph Venditti
Gerald Wood
Milton Gagne
Angels
Fred Boyle
William Thompson
Peter Rova
Warren Wheeler
Joy Berson
Andrew Nichols
Ernest. Tuttle
Charles Cremens
Jonn
Haye
Obituary: Maynard Murphy 65 Passes After Illness
Maynard J Murphy of 12 Garfield Street died Monday night at Emerson Hospital after a long illness. He leaves wife Mary Spence Murphy and six children including Ernest Charles James P Murphy and Stanley Murphy, with funeral at St Bridget's Church Friday at 9 a.m. and burial in Parish Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Cornelius J. Murphy
Garfield Street
Emerson Hogpa
Mary Spence Murphy
Ernest
Charles
Sai
James P. Murphy
Edita Griffin
Piorchee Coglin
Stanley Murphy
Concord
Murphy
Assabet
St. Bridget’s Church
El Wheeler Dies at Rest Home in Waltham
Mrs Catherine Wheeler widow of the late Dobridge L Wheeler died Monday at a rest home in Waltham aged 146 born in England and long time resident of this town She leaves five children Herbert George James Mary Wheeler and Grace Lord The funeral is Wednesday at 2 pm with private services at Fowler Funeral Home Concord Street Pastor Leonard W Fowler will conduct and burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Acton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Catherine
Wheeler
Dobridge L. ‘Wheeler
Waltham
England
Acton
Herbert
George
James
Mary Wheeler
Grace Lord
Newtonville
Fowler
Concord Street
Leonard W. Fowler
Woodlawn
Surprise Party for O A O'Leary at Union Rooms
A surprise party was tendered to O A O'Leary president of the workers at the As Sabet Mills eerie department. The gathering at Jason Street Union rooms Sunday afternoon included a purse of money as a token. A social hour and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A O'Leary
Oan
T.W.U.A
As- Sabet Mills
Union Rooms
Jason Street
O'Leary
Massachusetts Industry and Infrastructure Highlights
Massachusetts drives 600 wage earners in growth, GE builds a $1 million phenol plant in Pittsfield, public relief costs near 14 million, three public service enterprises owned by the Commonwealth, elevated service saves gallons of gasoline, 8509 contractors completed $167.7 million in 1939 construction, and a State Planning Road study covers 26 defense-area towns near Fore River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Chemical Industry
United States
John Winthrop, Jr
Winthrop
Stone & Downer Co
State Street
Boston
General Electric Co
Pittsfield
The
Commonwealth
Cambridge
Piers
Fore River
Local West Acton notes wardens exam and weddings
Lieut Mabel Tobin administered the final examination to women air raid wardens during a weekly defense class meeting in West Acton. A Maynard wedding rumor was corrected with plans now set for St Bridav's rectory Maynard on New Year's Eve. Captain Denholm, Fort Devens officer and West Point graduate, has risen to captain as families settle here. The community tale also notes births, Christmas club gathering, and visits from Corporal Walter Reynolds in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Tobin
Maynard
May. Bigelow
Marjorie French
James French
Homestead Street
George Thane
Glendale Street
Acton Baptist Church
St. Bridaves
Aries Inn
Fort Devens
West Point
Denholm
Fred Harris
David
Hmerson Hospital
Concord
Edgar Webb
Elizabeth Oclschlegal
Fritz Ocgchlegel
Houston
Maine
Walter Reynolds
George Briggs
Boston
Frank. Knowlton
St. Petersburg
Fila
Roscoe Knowlton
Knowlton
Candy Hill Residents Return From New York Visit
Naney Way and Candy Hill are back home after a brief trip to Water town New York. Halloran and Ann Joynitan return from a visit to New York City.
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Naney
Candy Hill
Watertown
N. Y
Ude M. ‘Halloran
Ann ‘Oynitan
New York City
Defense Group Plans Work Sudbury
The Civilian Defense Committee reports a busy week as Sudbury is divided into ten districts. Air Wardens and assistants will guide each family to receive raid protection instructions and prep guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Bridge and Whist Night Aids Local American Legion Post
A series of bridge and whist parties was held last Friday night to benefit the fes Auxiliary of the Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post No 321 American Legion. Hosts included Mrs Esther Jiivan Mrs William Collins and Mrs Je Ie Isner. Prizes included a chicken dinner won by Mrs Frank Locket. Refreshments were served at each home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
Anthony Hunt-Hamilton Post
Irs
Martin Mesc
Esther Jiivan
William Collins
Je Ie Isner
Frank Locket
Martin Me
Fall at Bedford Ends in Barn Near North Road
Lawrence Jefferson, age 74, was found by Officer Martin McMahon in a barn on North road near Bedford. He appeared to have fallen from a hayloft or slipped from a ladder, with investigators noting the probable cause as a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Lawrence Jefferson
North Road
Martin McMahon
Wallace
Whist Club Donates Proceeds to Charity
The Monday Afternoon Whist Club of Maynard donated proceeds from the last three meetings to charitable causes. Contributions supported the Elks Christmas Basket Fund and the Red Cross War Fund among others.
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Maynard
Elks Hall
Elks Christmas Basket Fund
The
Red Cross War Fund
Justice of Man Justice Sir Quote
The line quotes Daniel Webster on the value of justice as the great interest of man on earth, presenting a concise philosophical maxim about moral duty.
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Earth
Daniel Webster
Acton Hosts Holiday Guests and Canteen Cooking Class
South Acton residents hosted guests including Captain and Mrs Weimer Mrs Harry Fannon and Mr Mrs Ormal L Laffin. Robert McAllister son of Norman McAllister arrives home for Christmas. Mrs Laffin leads the Woman's division canteen course in Boston and Fort Devens service men will be hosted Christmas Day by Mrs Strack and local families.
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Bursaw
Piper Road
South Acton
Weimer
Harry E. Fannon
Ormal L. Laffin
Robert McAllister
Norman ‘McAllister
Ormal Laffin
Woman's Division
Acton Committee On Public Safety
Boston
Fort Devens
Charles Strack
Orson Miller
J. Henry Engman
Allen G. Moody
Defense Shots From Maynard and Acton War Notes
A Maynard defense column reports on local war effort progress with women volunteers and 24 hour alert duty at the Maynard Station. Acton receives critique of its Defense Committee as residents urge active duty and safer neighborhoods amid wartime tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Guyer Fowler
Acton
Defense Committee
Average Man's Beard Growth Surpasses Estimates
The passage notes that the average man grows about 12 500 beard bristles daily from the cheek chin and upper lip, each about half a millimeter every 24 hours, yielding roughly thirty feet of beard in a day.
Christmas Party Highlights and Gift Distribution
A Christmas party featured a social gathering for members with refreshments and a tree. Distribution of gifts followed the event, marking a festive community gathering.
Waste paper drive urged to aid war effort nationwide
Leon Henderson urges American households to conserve paper for war needs. Citizens should involve children, contact waste paper dealers or charities, monitor offices, and reuse gift wrappings to produce boxes for weapons, highlighting 37 local headsquar ters and ongoing national conservation efforts.
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America
Leon Henderson
Astor
Office of
Price Adminnteator
Mr. Henderson
Boy Scouts
Salvation Army
Henderson
Colgum Industries
Acton Grange Whist Series at Mrs Petersen Home
A large gathering attended six whist parties sponsored by Acton Grange held at Mrs John Pederson's Acton Center home. Arthur Wetherbee won the grand prize of 6 for the highest total. Raymond Durkee took a cake raffle. Winners included Lawrence Tucker Mrs Clare Milbery Mrs Arthur Wetherbee Virginia Milbery and Mrs Leha Lawrence. The next meeting will be at town hall with a gift exchange.
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Acton
Acton Grange
John Pederson
Acton Center
Arthur Wetherbee
Raymond Durkee
Lawrence Tucker
Clare Milbery
Virginia Milbery
Leha Lawrence
Sudbury Selectmen to Hold Hearing on Chief Hall Resignation
Sudbury selectmen scheduled a town hall hearing for Monday evening December 29 to discuss the resignation demand. Seneca W. Hall led a 280-signature petition urging the inquiry, after Chief Hall faced questioning December 5 with unsatisfactory answers. Driscoll of Framingham offered legal aid for the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Isne Selectmen
Seneca W. Hall
Chief Hall
Board of Selectmen
J. P. ‘Driscoll
Framingham
Local youths share reward for missing Pamela Hollinsworth
Benny Jakusik and George Batulin of Maynard helped in the search for Pamela Hollinsworth a five year old girl lost for days in New Hampshire. Both youths members of the C C C reported Pam in fine condition with just foot injuries upon recovery. Jakusik son of Mr and Mrs Auntry Jakusik of Railroad Street is a Maynard High School graduate and a catcher on the baseball team earning Midland and Middlesex league honors last spring. Batulin son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Batulin of River Street is well known among local youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Benny Jakusik
George Batulin
Pamela Hollinsworth
New Hampshire
C. C
Pam
Auntry Jakusik
Railroad Street
Maynard High School
Joseph Batulin
Riverstreet
Rice Transfer Brings Sudbury Native to Washington
Henry E. Rice Jr., son of the Assessor and Mrs Henry Rice, has been moved from the St Louis office to Washington DC. The government seeks expert radio men and has called on Rice for his capabilities. He is a Sudbury High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
iIt
Henry E. Rice, Jr
Henry. Rice
St. Louis
Washington,d. C
Rice
Washington
Sudbury High School
Maynard Hosts Middlesex Laundry Staff Christmas Party
The Middlesex Laundry staff held their annual Christmas party Thursday evening hosted by proprietor Henry Tolman. Santa Claus, played by John Murphy, distributed gifts from an illuminated tree while Tolman received a Governor Winthrop desk from his employees. A catered turkey dinner followed with social entertainment.
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Maynard
Middlesex Laundry
Henry Tolman
John Murphy
Santa Claus
Tolman
Governor Winthrop
Santa
Decorating at Fort Devens by Acton Woman's Club Members
Acton Woman's Club joined with Eleventh district clubs of the Massachusetts State Federation to gather greens and craft wreaths for Christmas decorations at Fort Devens. Mrs Gota Walker chaired the project. helpers included Dawn Dagenais, Mrs Orson Miller, Mrs Walter Stevens, Mrs F William Rimbach, Mrs J Henry Engman, and Mrs Allan G Moody. Wreath donors listed include Mrs Alder Mage Jr and many others.
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Acton
Acton Woman's Club
Massachusetts State Federation
Fort Devens
Wng
Gota Walker
Allan G. Moody
Alder Mage, Jr
Spencer Taylor
Roy S. Whitcomb
Flora Kilmartin
Ralph Marble
F. William Rimbach
William Sears
Mary Brown
J. Henry Wagman
Alfred Caccassa
Alden Plage
Gardner Walker
Walter Stevens
Christmas Party for Acton Catholic Club Children
West Acton mem bers hosted a Sunday afternoon Christmas party in the G A R hall for Acton Catholic club children. The 2:30 start featured games, Santa Claus gifts, refreshments, and candy. The program listed Barbara Barry Frances Severoni Jean Hayes Dorothy Pendergast Maureen Sweeney Evelyn Sardinia Magrow Intel Curley and James Conant as chair. Francis 8 B Wheuley presided with Eleanor Leveron heading the entertainment committee. Assistants included Madeline Curley Muriel Connor Paul Siweensy Duggan and Henry Scho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Acton Catholic Club
G. A. R. Hell
Santa Claus
Barbara Barry
Frances Severoni
Jean Hayes
Dorothy Pendergast
Maureen Sweeney
A Mullen
Evelyn Sardinia
Y Magrow
Intel Curley
One
Auxiliary Holiday Meeting at G A R Hall Hosts Gifts
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary met for a regular meeting and Christmas party at the G A R hall. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. Mrs. Charles Hamilton of West Concord hosted. Edwards-Quimby post 284 will distribute toys for needy town children on Christmas Eve and toy donations are collected through tomorrow night with high school students aiding. Townspeople urged to contribute. Mrs. William Leary of Acton Center Red Cross asks for help compiling a list of local servicemen. send names to Mrs. Sears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
G. A. R. Hall
Charles ‘Hamilton
West Concord
Edwards-Quimby
American Legion
William Leary
Acton Center
Local unit holds weekly meeting with record turnout
The 15th Military Police Company M G Reserve held its regular weekly unit meeting in the town. It was the largest attendance since the unit’s organization, with Lieut Thomas C Gallagher in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee 15Th Military Police Company
M. 8.G
Thomas C. Gallagher
Central Street
Price
Barbara Jenks
Gael Ig A. R. Anywas
R. D. Taylor
Robert Davies
Upton
Cochituate
Brookline
Bre Ct High School
Wibhear
What Avenue
Se Ee
Fort Peer
Miss Margaret Sullivan Returns From Arlington Hospital
Miss Margaret Sullivan daughter of Chief and Mrs H Sullivan has returned home from Symmes hospital Arlington where she had been there a week with pneumonia and another two weeks with a lead from the hospital. She left Pine Hill early this morning for a new residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sullivan
H. Sulli
Symmes Hospital
Arlington
Pine Hill
West Acton Bridge Club Hosts Social and Prizes
A West Acton bridge session at Mrs BW Saw’s Piper Road home ends with winners recognized. Prizes go to Land Campbell and Mrs Jgf Son. others include Mrs Henry Hopkin Arthur Adam Mrs Day Mrs Judson Cutler Mrs LeRoy Strong Shaw Mrs Prentice Henry Haynes and Kajuti. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
BW Saw
Piper Road
Land Campbell
Jgfson
Henry Hopkin Arthur Adam
Day
Judson Cutler
LeRoy Strong
Yy Shaw
Prentice Henry” Haynes
Kajuti
Bedford Parent-Teacher Meeting Features Short Program
The Bedford Parent-Teacher gathering was held Thursday evening at the school under the direction of a member who presented a brief program on tuberculosis prevention. St. Michael’s choir provided Christmas refreshments, followed by a luncheon and social in the lunchroom.
Milbery Emerges as Town Affairs Figure in Real Estate Voice
A local real estate agent, Milbery, has shown interest in public office after decades in town matters. Friends say his practical experience in the real estate market and service on the board may qualify him for the upcoming term, with retirement for A Haynes from the board in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
A. Haynes
Boa
Milbery
Real
Acton Club Members Host Christmas Party at G A R Hall
Acton club members gathered for a Christmas party at the G A R Hall. The evening featured Pastor O'Brien and parish members, with gifts exchanged as discussions touched December 21 plans. Vice President Richard Gifts presided over the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Appex
Act
G.A.R. d H Dng
Waml O’brien
Get’s’ Parish
Richard
Acton Warrant Posts December Town Meeting Details
A flurry of notices posted for Acton town meeting sets December 29 at the hall. The warrants list six routine articles and one major item to fund safety needs and raises for the Acton Committee. Names mentioned include James E. Kinsley Morse and W. Biton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hall
James E. Kinsley
Morse
W. Bi
West Actg Women Defend School Meeting Highlights
Mrs. Ormal Laffin chaired a West Acton gathering of the women’s defense group. Speakers included Mrs. Edward Bursa and Miss Katherine Kinsley urging stamp purchases. attendees included Annie Burke and Mr Holt with Myra Bursaw's son Edward Bursaw noted as coast artillery guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormal
Laffin
Mmiliah Defense
Edward Bursa
West
Gradual Yoston Defense School
Srzises
Syme
Katherine
Kinsleuést
Wilgon Bursaw
Myra
Edward Bursaw
Boston
P Guard
The
Coast Artillery
Ormal Laffin
Plest Acton Va
Annie Burke
Mr Holt
Miss Ae
Fort Devens
Bedford Special Event On December 19 To Address Trio
A Bedford notice announces a special event scheduled for December 19 aimed at addressing three ar eas. The brief notes a local focus and urges attendance.
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C.J. Murphy
EL Wheeler
Defense Group
Actons
Wake Island
Pearl Harbor
Aeristmass
National Association of Manufacturers
Congress of American Big A
New York
Hertha R. Freche
Scientis For Aluminum Co. of America
Pacific
San Francisco
Telephone Company
Pamela
Woods
West Actg
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