Wildlife marshes aid flood control and wildlife habitat
Allen and SCS technicians discuss converting shallow marshes in Middlesex and surrounding counties into wildlife friendly flood storage areas. Properly managed wetlands offer food for waterfowl, support wildlife, and provide flood control during heavy rains. Urban development has reduced value of swamps, making restoration important for watershed protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Conservation Service
Concord
Middlesex County
Nty
Plymouth Count County
Barnstableristol
Henry Farm
West Acton
Immarsh
Stow Bride Marries Americo Shaposo in Union Church
On January 15 in Stow Union Evangelical Church Caro lyn Batsford daughter of Mr and Mrs William Batsford and Americo Shaposo son of Evelyn Raposo were united in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Gariana Hall. The bride wore white lace over satin with a long train and veil. A reception followed at the Town Hall with buffet supper and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Jones
Maynard
William Satsford, Jr
Virginia
Barbara Koch
Patricia Wright
Charles Batsford
Herbert
Bernard Batsford
Stow
Service Club
Union Evangelical Church
George
Perkins and his orchestra play for Needham wedding
The Four Kings led by Perkins performed as approximately 200 guests from Needham Medford Somerville Jamaica Plain Roxbury Marlboro Hudson Acton and Millinockett Maine attended the wedding and reception. The bouquet was caught by Helen Pederson of Acton and the couple departed for a southern honeymoon following the reception. The bride wore sportswear with a turquoise coat white accessories and four corsages. She is Hale High School graduate and a secretary at T I C in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale High School
T.I.C. In
Acton
Stow Police Report: multiple car thefts traced to Marlboro suspect
A Stow police blotter details thefts of cars on January 12 with recoveries by Framingham and Stow, linking Marlboro resident Philip Barnes to both incidents. Additional thefts include a car stolen from Anderson Motors in Maynard and subsequent recoveries by Stow police, with offenders in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard R. Forbes
Sudbury Rd
Stow
Framingham
John J. Phelan
Dorchester
Marlboro
Philip Barnes
Town clerk invites unregistered voters to register in Stow
Francis Warren town clerk announced two registration sessions for unregistered voters at Stow Town Hall. The first on Saturday February 4 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. and the second on Tuesday February 7 from noon to 10:00 P.M. in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Warren
Stow
Director of Laff-C-Rama Arrives in Sudbury
Sudbury Miss Hazel Arver arrived Monday to direct and coordinate activities for Laff-O-Rama an arena presentation at Sudbury Town Hall January 26 and 27 benefiting Sudbury Youth Organization. Sponsored by American Legion Post 191 she projected an outstanding production with broad community support and plans for performer selection and promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Hazel -Arver
Sudbury Town Hall
Arver
American Legion
Clifford Nelson
Charles Spiller
Wilfred Spiller
Dick Maker
Charles Dill
United States
Canada
Seguin Island lighthouse switches to electric lights
The 160 year old Seguin Island lighthouse in Maine replaces kerosene lamps with electric lights fed from the mainland four miles away. The feature notes the modernization as a milestone in local maritime navigation. The item ends with a campaign reference to join the March of Dimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seguin Island
Former Stow Resident Carrie Wheeler Dies at 95
Carrie Ricker Wheeler, longtime Stow resident and widow of Edward Wheeler, died last Sunday at age 95. Born in Medfield she lived in Stow for 67 years before moving away about a decade ago. Survived by sons Arthur of Medford and Charles H. of Derry NH a daughter Jennie Stevens of Marion twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 p m Fowler Funeral Home Maynard with Rev Paul E Killenger officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery Stow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stow
Carrie
Ricker) Wheeler
Medfield
Edward Wheeler
Arthur
Medford
Charles
Derry
New Hampshire
Jennie A. Stevens
Marion
Fowler Funeral Home
Maynard
Paul. E. Killenger
Unitarian Church
Brookside Cemetery
Police tie thefts to trio. oldest only 12
Police linked a series of thefts to a three person group led by a 12 year old. The report notes the youths operated in the area, with investigators pursuing charges and seeking further evidence.
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Ilesex Soil Conservation District News
Carl O. Clark
Soil
Concord, Massachusetts
Diversified Chemical Company
Schreiber Maynard
Dewey & Almy Chemical ‘Co
I. W. R. Grace & CO
Acton Plant
UNION
Carolyn Batsford
Americo Raposo
Grossman
Washington ST
Wellesley
Grossman Homes
Grossman’s
Stow Union Church
America Hapiso
Somerville
Keith Martin
Stow Police
Stow News
Julia Pippert
Crescent St. Twinoaks
Tenapi Laktainen
Gleasondale Rd
Emerson Hospital
Twombley
Howard Johnson’s
West Concord
Harrisburg
Ill
James Bowman
Bowman
Here
Rica
First National
Sudbury American Legion
THE
March OF Dimes
Tomorow
Cholice Pekoe
Rose
Homeland
Richmond
Kybo
Copley
Dietetic Food Department
Blue ‘Boy
Dole
Itables
Comstock
K. Or
Bing Boy
Blue Boy
Bedford
D’zella
Devonsheer
Venus Walters
Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia
Florida
Goodyear
Neolite Sales
Crepe Sales
D & M Shoe Co
FBI
Houghton ST
Hudson
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