River Street Float Night and Tree Day Open Week
Acton residents celebrate River Street events with weekend ceremonies at Wellesley College. Families travel from Waterbury and Watertown to join gatherings at Hilltop and Main Street homes. Veterans are served lunch by the Improvement Association after Decoration Day memorials in Quimby Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurlivan
River Street
Wellesley
Williamg
Sunny Crest
California
Arizona
Texas
Ladies of the Improvement Association
Quimby Square
Acton High School boys trim Ayer 9 to 0 at Blanchard Field
Acton High School dominated Ayer in a 9 to 0 win at Blanchard Field West Acton on Thursday May 31. Johnson starred in goal while rookie Johnny Condon impressed in catching chances. Acton displayed full strength after earlier injuries and plans to win the remaining games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Acton
Blanchard’s Field
West Acton
Johnson
Rand
Johnny Condon
Congregational Church Service Led by Rev. Ralph A Barker
The Congregational Church announces morning services led by Pastor Rev Ralph A Barker on Sunday June 10. Worshipers are invited to attend the morning service and hear his sermon.
Church Schedule Announces Children Day Observance
At 10 30 Sunday school and adult classes at 11 45 Christian Endeavor at 6 15 Evening service at 7 church will observe Children s Day with exercises Sunday school program Prayer meeting Friday evening June 8 in the entry at 7 Topic Religion and the School.
Bedford Births and School Gift Highlight Bedford News
Mr and Mrs Hubert H Looms of North Road welcome a daughter born May 26. Mr and Mrs William J Mara announce a son born May 26. The Wheelock School solo trio performed at a junior tea on May 26. Union School Bedford eighth graders purchased a new portable daylight stere optician picture machine to present to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert H. Looms
North Road
Marion Webber
Marion Rowse
Leila Blake
Wheelock School
Boston
William J. Mara
Union School
Bedford
Annual Meeting of No- Winifred Thorndike Simonds Nature Club
The No- Winifred Thorndike Simonds Nature Club held its annual meeting at Mr C W Jenks house on Great Road Bedford with Miss Bernice Hatch as hostess. Officers were re-elected: President Theodora Gerould Vice President Mary Barnes Secretary Frances Garton Treasurer M Bernice Hatch Director Lottie C Jewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No- Winifred Thorndike Simonds Nature Club
C. W. Jenks
Great Road
Bedford
Bernice Hatch
Theodora Gerould
Mary Barnes
Frances Garton
M. Bernice Hatch
Lottie C. Jewell
Laphams Begin Ten Day Automobile Trip from Concord
West Concord realtor Waldo P. Lapham leaves with Mrs. Lapham and son Ralph, a Northeastern junior, for a ten day trip visiting Buffalo where daughter Ruth Lapham teaches at Park School. Miss Lapham will join for the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo P. Lapham
West Concord
Middlesex Second Rolls Over St George's Rhode Island 12–10
Middlesex second baseball team closed the season Friday with a 12 to 10 win over St. George's Rhode Island. Rattey Victor and Hubbard Dodger Duke and Clement starred in the contest as Middlesex built a big earlier lead before holding off late pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Middsex
St. George’s Rhode Island
St. George’s
Rattey
Victor
Hubbard
Dodger
Duke
Clement
State Patrol Breaks Into Friendly Poker Game
A quiet Saturday night poker game at a Lake Boon cottage ended after 2 a.m. when a State Patrol officer halted play for Sabbath laws. Eight Somerville men faced the local court and were fined five dollars each by Judge Fred E. Morris.
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Lake Boon
Smith
Roland McNage
Wesley Street
David Button
Virginia Street
Harry G. Barrett
Curtis Street
James Kerrigan
Gilman Street
Weldon H. Quinlan
Willow Avenue
James H. Doll
Liberty Avenue
William A. Goodfellow
Medford Street
Wallace A. Blair
Walnut Street
Somerville
Fred E. Morris
Concord Events Brighten Weekend With Sermons Exams and Visits
Heavy traffic filled Concord as crowds gathered at Walden Pond and at the Methodist Church where Rev. Charles E. Pedersen preached for the youth. Middlesex School exams begin Friday and graduation is set for June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Charles E. Pedersen
Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ
Earle W. Peckham
Worcester Academy
Concord High School
Peckham
Dorothy Tewksbury
Middlesex School
A. C. Davis
China
Middlesex County
Ayer
Lowell
Billerica
Chelmsford
Littleton
Townsend
George L. Olson
Ole Olson
Cambridge Turnpike
Olson
United Fruit Company
Almirante Panama
Pop Concert at Trinitarian Church Delights Audience
The Friday event in the main auditorium, under the Oman Union with Mrs. William C. Kean chairing, featured the Schumann Ensemble of Boston and received praise for artistic merit and enjoyment. Mary Lee Shrewsbury, daughter of Rev. George A. Tewksbury, participated. Mr. and Mrs. George Manter welcomed a baby girl born at Emerson Hospital on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinitarian Church
Oman’s Union
William C. Kean
Schumann Ensemble
Boston
Mary Lee
Roy Shrewsbury
Mary Tewksbury
George A. Tewksbury
George Manter
Emerson Hospital
Memorial Day School Program and Maynard High Athletics Summary
Memorial Day exercises at Maynard High featured a program with flag salute songs recitations and readings by students including Leo McNamara Doris Daween and Albert Connors. Maynard High defeated Concord High 13 12 behind solid pitching from Scyeozea while Hudson High toppled Maynard 13 12 with a late rally and squeeze plays. The next game is Ashland at Maynard. The Screech Owl senior issue is due June 18 and the senior banquet followed a late night roast beef supper in the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wae Ag
Lad
Willi
Frigard
Alice Fearns
Mary Sexton
Gunner
Edward Johnson
Supt. of Schools
Jerome P Fogwell
Albert Connors
Benedict Arnold
Doris Da'ween
Maynard High
Concord High
Maynard
Johnson
Concord
Scyeozea
Hudson High
Hudson
Ashland
Maynars
Pastors Choir Delights Listeners With Exquisite Singing
A long standing pastor directed a church program in which a female soloist delivered an exquisite performance. The audience gave enthusiastic acclaim signaling the event’s overall success and joy to all hearers.
Senior Class Toasts and Year End Activities Recap
Markey of Marlboro hosts a class gathering with George Tucker as toastmaster. Speeches include Ex telle Lever and a parody read by Edward Fearns. To the seniors and staff, gifts are presented to Miss Kennedy and Miss Patterson. Dancing follows with Diva Alasaari’s orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kennedy
Miss Patterson
Diva Alasaari
Massachusetts PTA Conference Opens in Sudbury Town Hall
A regional Massachusetts Parent-Teachers association conference meets at Sudbury Town Hall with 2:30 PM session. Mrs. Whitney delivers greetings, then reports and local problem discussions led by Mrs. Webber. Evening session 7:45 features Dr. Olive A. Cooper with music and a public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sudbury
Massachusetts Parent-Teachers Association
Sudbury
Whitney
Webber
Olive A. Cooper
State Dept. of Mental Health
Sudbury Farewell Reception For Miss Adams
Friday evening gathering of the S S and Christian Endeavor Society at Memorial church honored Miss L Adams for her service in Sudbury. She received a framed picture of an English scene and bouquets, followed by a program, cake and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Adams
S.S. and Christian Endeavor Society
Memorial Church
L . Adams
Sudbury
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Henry B. Burke
Fred
Main Street
J. P. Fletcher
Ap Fletcher
H. Wells
Watertown
E. Jackson
C. Hastings
Main St
Edward O. Pratt
Pesaukee
Lakeport
William Rachtser
Bay State
Homas F. Parker
Glendale St
Sales Dawson
Field St
Tier Paino & Furniture Co
Concord Junction
Billerica School
Minv's Man
Harvey Wheeler
Peter Bulkely-Emerson
Feson
Gntleman
BF Concord Clothing Co
State Patrol
Walden
Walden Pond
Is A . and
Frank
Mise Adams
Crowe Park
Screech Owl
Waino Sjoblom
Edna Paine
Salmi Wirkkanen
Helmi Hiipakka
Jane Boicourt
Wieno Sneck
Catherine Coughlan
Laura Grondahl
Willie Fingard
Virginia Lawcon
David Dawson
Harold Wilcox
Atwater Kent
IC Radio
Gruber
Carter’s West Concord Furniture Store
Concord Merchants
Carter Piano & Furniture Co
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