Sudbury Town Roots in Early Massachusetts History
Sudbury, founded in 1639, grew west of Watertown and was named after Sudbury in England. The town's early settlers included Haynes Brown Rice and Parmenter, with notable sites like Hop Brook Mill built 1669, the Wadsworth monument, and the Old Parish Church. Sudbury served as a regional hub, supplying Worcester and other towns, and remains rich in Colonial heritage reflected in graves, houses, and landmarks.
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Sudbury
Middle County
Toryland
Benjamin Lawin
Haynes
Brown
Rice
Mnt
Wheeler
Stone
Bent
Modreeed
Iow
Howe
Massachusetts
Sadbury
Wadsworth
Milton
Brocklebankley
Sharp Broan
Item
Philip of Poke
Parmenter Walker Garrat Neitenhae
Thomas
Pete
Aeny
Ord
Kidder
Goolnow
John Goodnow
Dimond Goodnow
Abraham Wood
Hop Brook
Howe Brown
Josiah
Son
Mr. Satestation
Neen
Paine
Salem
Middlesex County
Bracainghaty
Penyynard
Norouthboro
Westboro
Grafton
Worcester
Sid .E
Ettler
Ephraim Curtis
Lincoln Street
Farea
Santee
Sudbury Poni NrenesT Old Training Field and Homes Sites
A fragmented historical list details Sudbury landmarks from the 17th to 19th centuries. It names sites such as the Old Training Field, Deacon John Haynes House, Abraham Wadd’s Farm, the first shoe factory west of Boston, mill locations, and key meeting places that shaped local town history and development.
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John ‘Haynes
John Goodnan
Saxonville Road
Abraham Wi Add’s. Havas
Sudbury
State
Enoch Kidder
Republican Party
Bradshaw's Store
Mill Village
Eorminer State Road
Concorde Road
George Pitt
Raymond Road
Magor
Jethro
Parmenter
Gieconston
Old Sudbury landmarks and historic sites listed
Readable fragments describe Sudbury history with sites dating to 1680 1797 and 1867. Mentions Major Josiah Richardson Gouldings Antique House and Wadsworth Monument as well as Revolutionary era memorials and paths through Old Sudbury Road.
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Sudbury
James Walker
John Gobdnow
Srahdson
Josiah Richardson Grant
Rael
Brown
Teton Civil War
Wadsworth
Green Hall
Gouldings
Wayland
Paveenage, Co
FE Bent’ Ani
Getter
Henry Ford
Ini Guebury
Joel and
Nabby
Old Sudbury
Thatel
Iver
Ras
Roement
Loring 'P
OS Brant
Old Sudbury Road
Bigelow Parsonage
Jacob
Old Rice Hi
Willem. Rice
Daniel
Onerame
Reuben
Haynes
Ange Pratt
Ebrner
Concord Road
Opi
Aes
Sevohd
Thomas
Craaddteng GR 1930 School Class of Bud Graduates at Bt Sodbury
Evening exercises filled the church as Bud School’s 1930 class of about twenty pupils received diplomas. The program, praised for smooth execution, highlighted the year’s progress and artistry, with the background setting described as most beautiful.
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Willig
Brown
Improvement Plans Underway in Fort Rond Area
Fragmented OCR text outlines ongoing improvement plans in Maynard St Georges Merneed area. References a cabift and Littleton for boys and girls, noting the place is useful but not quite adequate. Mentions a plan for two e- $ and a longer toward solution of the AD, dated Saturday the 88th.
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Maynard St. Georges Meh
Merneed
Fort Rond
Littleton
Pelcad-W6 Court Ruling Reported in Growing Chicks Special
A Growing Chicks special outlines a Pelcad-W6 court ruling affecting poultry breeders. The piece notes the ruling, involved parties, and potential implications for hatcheries and chick producers.
Shots Fired Near Sudbury Cars Injure, Arrests Made
Community reports two shooting incidents in Maynard and Sudbury area. Patrolman Edward Johnston arrives after a midnight shot at a car near Briardales in Sudbury. three youths questioned, revolver found, suspect from Waltham charged with carrying a pistol without a license. Later, Patrolman Johnston captures Ivan Mundh on Upper Main Street. Mundh found guilty in Conford district court for assault with $10 fine and $5 drunk charge. Judge Howard A Wilson presided.
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Maynard
Thomas Priest
Lincoln Street
Tome
Nhe Road
Briardales
Sudbury
Priest
Edward Johnston
Johnston
John Connors, Jr
Lake Walden
Waltham
Framingham
Johnson
Ivan “Muna
Upper Main‘street
Johmstoi
Conford
Howard A Wilson
Lawrence Resigns Acton High Post to Lead Several Towns
June note states Charles W Lawrence has resigned from Acton High School duties to become superintendent for Kingston Pembroke Halifax and Plympton Mass. He built a two-school standard and showed deep interest in education. Mrs Lawrence also leaves many friends wishing success in their new roles.
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Acton
Charles W Lawrence
Acton High
Gathering of Episcopal Clergy In Washington D C
Six day gathering of Episcopal clergy at the College of Preachers tied to Washington Cathedral. Rev Cross from Maynard attended with leaders including bishops and divinity faculty. Talks and services focused on spiritual life, pilgrimage to a high place, and social issues like unemployment.
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Pees
St. George’s Church
Maynard
Cross
College of Preach‘ars
Washington
Mis
Stich
McA
Marlboro City Team Signs Mill Town Backstop
Marlboro City Black Valley League team signs Wikier from Mill Town as backstop for manager Chief Werre. The team plans to play at Marlboro Park, with debut against Marlboro Park on upcoming schedule.
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Maynard
Wilf
Marlboro
Tts
Blackone’ Valley’ League
Wikier
Mill Town
Werre
Maranaes
Fourteen pupils perform colonial schoolhouse pageant
Sudbury pupils in colonial costumes impersonate period figures in two acts titled School and The Last Day of School. Primer-class children recite Mary Had a Little Lamb as parents and grandparents watch with admiration.
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Sudbury
Ana
Awari- Ford
Te Sulla
5Iry Bartlett
Lydia Bonastol
Evangeline McDonald
Thomas Winship
Donald ‘Bowery
Jaes Way
Eunice Bachelder
Keppeth Barr
Whildren
Mary
Picnic at Whalom Park cautions church group
The Congregational church Sunday school plans a picnic at Whalom Park Fitchburg on Monday June 30 with transport by private autos leaving Quimby Square. Mrs. Frank to be notified for headcount. W A Blunts led parade on June 17 at Charlestown celebrating Bunker Hill.
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Congregational Church
Whalom ‘Park
Fitchburg
A.harge
Quimby Square
Frank
W.A. Blunts
Charlestown
Bunker Hill
Flint
Concord
Lynch-Greenough married at Church of the Redemption
Lynch of Atchibon road Béston and Ernest Cooper Greenough of Sowth Acton united in marriage on Saturday evening June 21 at the Church of the Redemption, Heaton, by Rev John S Lows. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Davidson, Mr and Mrs Cutting, Mr Donald Moore and Miss Betty Bostwick. The bride wore a traveling costume. They will reside at Cedarwood, Waltham. Greenough is a graduate of technical schools and a member of the Greenough Construction company.
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Lynch—Greenoough
Baith
Lynch
Atchibon ‘Road
Béston
Ernest Cooper Greenough
Sowth
Acton
Church of the Redemption
Univerdatist
Héaton
John S. Lows
Stanley ‘Davidson
Roger’ Cutting
Wolnirn
Donald’ Moore
Mise
Betty' Bostwick
Boston
Coneigh Dettiel
The
Greendugh Constructiont Company
Resignation of Acton High School Superintendent Charles W Lawrence
Charles W Lawrence, superintendent of Acton Schools and principal of Acton High School, tendered his resignation, drawing real regret from the town. He started five years ago with the new building project and helped raise the school's standing. his active town welfare work and prompt response to alarms will be missed.
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Newaber
Unreadable Page Notes at Universalist Church Service
Fragmentary OCR lists names and roles from a South Acton church service including readings prayers solos and recitations. Names such as Dorothy Brathan William Lawrence Luellie Hayward Richard Lawrence James Marjorie Etheliam Rolfe and others appear with unclear roles. The fragment ends with reference to a school for speedy eu.
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Universalist
South Acton
Ai J
Tore
Dorothy Brathan
William. Lawrence
Luellie
Hayward
Richard Lawrence
James Marjorie i Etheliam
Rolfe
Ana "Braid
Fragmentary local missive reports community notes and dates
Incomplete text discusses residents and clubs with scattered names and events. Mentions Sudbury Men's Club schedule and a past week, with likely meetings and local notices. Unclear details due to garbled OCR.
West Concord Graduation Draws Film Interest
The Boston dailies picked up on Miss Hannon the youngest in her class and a poised graceful graduate. Reporters praise her attire and charm while film experts see potential for a brilliant career in cinema.
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West
Concord
June Rem
Hannon
Vias
Weekend guest at Belmont with Miss Dorothy Smiithe
Miss Elizabeth Binks spent the weekend as guest of Miss Dorothy Smiithe at Belmont. The spelling inaccuracies show a social event titled Wilbe shtwn at the Peoples Preatre Friday and Saturday of this week.
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Elizabeth Binks
Dorothy Smiithe
Belmont
Zaniewski Market Expands With New Delivery Truck
Noble Morrowwolk joined the Zaniewski market on Main street in the meat and provisions business. The market reports strong gains against chain stores and advertises a modern fleet and large stock, serving five towns with weekly promotions.
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Noble Morrow’wolk Resovenn
Zaniewski Market
Zaniewski
Inteligé
Concord Society Appoints Local Grads At Graduation Events
Amid school and church ceremonies in West Concord, Mrs Edwardgen and Gertrude Rideous led graduates from Wins Academy and The final Ingeting of the Ladies Union at Concord Union Church. The event featured reports showing a profit of over two dollars.
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Eal Edward
Doughlin
Gertrudé
of the Ladies
Concord ‘Union
Parlora
Mrss
Edwardgen
An Earliest Notice of Resignations and Committee Change
A fragmented notice records resignations and a change in the executive committee. It mentions Mrs. une Master, presided by Past Master Hall, and references Clara Sweet amid the disruption.
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Une Master
Alvan
Maror Hall
Clara Sweet
Reunion at the Byernal School
A fragmented notice notes a 63 reunion at an area school with attendees linked to local families. Names and exact locations are unreadable but the event centers on a long dormant local institution.
Bedford baseball recap with mixed plays and errors
The Bedford game featured pitches by Acee and Pen with several batters struck out and a sequence of defensive miscues. Loring made a notable hit while Amico, Segthh, and Gorver contributed, with Bedford scoring in the later innings and tallying three hits in the eighth.
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Bedford
S Acorear
Loring
Gale
Cee
Ee eGorver
Mate
Unclear OCR Note Sparks Confusion Over Awarded Work
Fragmentary text hints at a championship award, with references to three years of poultry experience and two years of work. Mentions Dunstein or Dunstan possibly, a garden bench, and a younger individual. Overall content is garbled and nonspecific with no clear event or outcome.
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E Cole
DunstaBie
Polegeans
Saaine
Local Brief: Fragmentary Text Hints at Event
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a local event with unclear names and details. Readable elements mention a pledge or opening and a six left count, but essential specifics are missing.
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Goda
Ponte. OF
Poni
Alife
Aiid
Glenwood
Charles W. Lawrence
Cape
Towns
Episcopal Clergy
South
Carlton
Mre
Sudbury Men's Club
Wegincentine
Evege Loeschs
Arevat
Mer
Geraldine Han
Mga
Ernest Er
Byermal School
Edwardsen
Leighth
Rene
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