Sudbury War Fund Drive Launch Dinner in Town Hall
Sudbury kicks off its 1944 War Fund Drive with a Dutch Treat Dinner at the town hall. The event features a March of Time film, remarks by Carl Burns, and a large roster of district team captains and volunteers from Subury Center, South Sudbury, East Sudbury, West Sudbury, and North Sudbury led by Mrs. Ruben Dunford and local clergy and civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Dutch Treat
Plorfully
Ruben Dunford
Carltonims
Real Icture
Philip. Bassett
Caldstone
Ton Metropolitan
Oigail Bacon
New Statation Hospital
Fort Devehs
Hugh’ Kelly
Camp J Framingham
Gerett San Wey
Well
Carlton Burns
Richard Hill
Vivian Pietetier
Amond Sears
Charles Capon
Albert St. Germaine
Wiliam Brown
Theodore Mayer
Edward Moynihants
Frederick Heath
Daniel Rause
John MacLean
M. Rollins
Charles ‘Upon
Acton Couple Surprised at Church Aid Celebration
The Acton couple, Mr. and Mrs. Leusher, were surprised by a Friday church gathering hosted by the Omen’s Church Aid Center. Entertainment included Howard Hulburt and Harlan Tut solos, a Colonial Bouquet presented to Mrs. Leu ver, and wedding cake and punch. The couple, retiring from church and legion duties, have two daughters, Miss Thelma Leusher and Mrs. Mable Grekkula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ee L
Hawke
Howard Hulburt
Harlan Tut
Obert J. Bond
Leuver
Acton Women's Groups Plan Meetings and Events
Acton Baptist church will host a missionary tea on March 9 in the vestry with Mrs. Albert R. Jenks as hostess. The Acton Woman's Club executive board met to plan a regular meeting next Wednesday with Mrs. Francis M. Cole as hostess. The March Acton Woman's Club meeting will be at the Acton Center clubhouse hosted by Mrs. I. W. Strack. Dr. Helen Headdy of Boston will speak and a White Elephant Sale led by Mrs. Frank Rogers will be held. James Edney of Opahare, N Y announces the birth of a second daughter at a local hospital. grandparents Elizabeth Stoney and Charles Edney. The Acton Rationing Board listed tire certificates issued at its last meeting for various grades and types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Baptist Arch
a. silver_ coltion
Albert R. Jenks
Acton Woman’s Club Exécue
Ton Center
Francis M. Cole
Aon Woman’s Club
Ibhouse
Acton’ Center
Helen Headdy
Boston
Nk Rogers
I.W. Strack
James Edney
Opahare
N. Y
Elizabeth Stoney
Charles ‘Edney
South Acton
Leap Year Party Brightens West Acton Baptist Vestry
The Ladies Circle of West Acton Baptist held a Leap Year Party last Thursday in the vestry. Members dressed as men and played games while Charles W. Strack provided accordion selections. Wilson Chatfield won the beauty contest first prize. refreshments followed. Mrs Waldo Flint led the event with help from several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Charles W. Strack
Wilson Chatfield
Waldo Flint
C. W.' Strack
James. Baker
Philip Goldthwaite
Sudbury Rolls New Voters and War Service Updates
Sudbury residents report military calls and furlough returns as Walter Hilliard joins the service and Edward Maker heads back to California. Registrars recorded 82 new voters at the annual registration and remind service members to obtain absentee ballot forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hilliard
North Road
Wellesley Hills
Edward Maker
Army
Amuil
Mary B Jenkins
Wellesley
Charles H. Ways
Penlan
Ralph ‘Morse
Goodnow Road
Sudbury Center
Cavendish
Vermont
Morse
Sudbury
Sudbury Garden Club
Arthur “V. Howland
Coast Guard
U.S. Navy
Frederick R. Stone
South Sudbury
Scotland
Phylis Webster
Henry B. Webster
Concord
Road
WAC
Mitchel Field
New York
Stuart
Edger
Isome
Stuart Edgerly
Maynard
Gordon- Hunter
South
Mediterranean
Cactus Compass Points South in Odd Behavior
A brief note describes the barrel cactus leaning toward the southern compass direction, a behavior noted by observers as curious. The fragment hints at a whimsical or observational tone without full context or dates.
Sudbury Water District elects officers at annual meeting
Sudbury annual meeting of the Sudbury Water District elected officers including Moderator John C. Hall for three years, Commissioner H. O. Fairbanks, Treasurer Lloyd Lovering, Clerk R. B. Hill, and Auditor Roland Eaton. No extensions of the system were granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Water District
John C. Hall
H. O. Pairbanks
Lloyd ‘Lovering
R.B. Hill
Roland Eaton
Sytem
Goodman Village Improvement Society Meets in Lower Town Hall
The group discussed village improvements including removing poison ivy near the post office and planting shrubs. Leonard D. Stiles found the building foundation needs repair before further work. a committee of one will approach authorities about Town Barn surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Goodman Village Improvement Society
Lower Town Hall
Igilicériars
Willian Tufts
Warren Hunt
Gertrude M. Halloran
Edith Buckingham
Executve Board
William Tufts
G. Frank Gutting
Albert E.haynes
Charles H. Way
Richard O. Johns
Harvey N. Fairbank
Harold M. Johnson
Leonard D. ‘Stiles
Grudge Fight Arises From War Loss Story
The Newport Navalog recounts James F McAvenia Snc of Company 1590 seeking vengeance for his uncle’s tanker Salamonie destroyed in 1942. He aims to avenge the U S Navy fleet oiler Salamonie by targeting the Essoy Columbia in a practical payback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
U. S. Navy
Newport Navalog
Newport
Rhode Island
James F. McAvenia
Snc
Company 1590
James’ McAven
Sudbury Tree Warden Attends National Conference
Sudbury tree warden Ernest T. Ferguson attended the national shade tree conference at the Hotel Statler Boston. Dr. F. C. Chadwick of Ohio State University spoke on postwar planning for shade trees and government support to rehabilitate World War II veterans. Discussions covered tree diseases, causes, and control. Ferguson gained useful information from the speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Ernest T. Ferguson
Hotel Statler
Boston
F.C., Chadwick
Ohio State University
Mr. Ferguson
Three Months Leave of Absence Noted in Sudbury Visit
Miss Marion W. of Worcester is on leave in Sudbury for the month visiting relatives Mrs Samuel Underwood Mrs William Fisher and Mrs Carlton Ellins all of South Sudbury. Her letter to the Worcester paper is written by Agnes Me softaff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Worcester
Marion
Samuel
Underwood
William
Mrs. Engman Seeks Place on Acton School Board
Acton resident Mrs. Edith T. Engman announced her candidacy for the Acton Center school committee vacancy. A Wheelock graduate and former remedial reading instructor, she has held PTA leadership roles and led parent education work. She sits on the Acton Woman's Club executive board and is Blood Donation Chairman for the Acton Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Edith _T
Engman
Acton Center
Wheelock School
Summit
N. J
Center School
Thomas H. Eames
Arlington
Newton
Belmont
Lexington
Concoal
Ten P. T. A
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Acton Woman's Club
Acton Red Cross
Ladies Church Aid Serves Supper at Acton Center Church
The Ladies Church Aid of the Acton Center Congregational Church hosted a Friday night supper at 6 30 in the vestry with co chairs Mrs George Best and Mrs Raymond Hatch assisted by several members who led decorations. Measles cases reported in Center School prompt continued opening and careful watch to curb spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Church Aid
Acton Center
George Best
Raymond ‘Hatch
EB. Clayton Steeves
Howard Hulburt
Harlan Tuttle
Robert Ford
Churchill Newman
Forrest Bean, Jr
Bedford Community Notices and Local Movements
Bedford residents announce moves and visits including Melvin Larson family relocating to Woodland Avenue Lexington, Mrs Walter Brolin returning from Symmes Arlington Hospital, and Harold Roberton family moving into Pfeiffer bungalow. School reopened at 8 30 a m. Parent-Teacher Association funds discussed. Sgt John P McNaught visiting from Alabama. several residents travel or host relatives in Thomasville New Hampshire Claremont and Ayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher Association
Bima’ Gilman
Crescent Avenue
Newa2
N.H. S
John P. McNaught
U. 8 Army
Waldo ’ McNaught
Hillside Avenue
Helen Perry
Thomasville
Margaret ~ Lyle
South Street
Ronard Emerson
Claremont
N. H
Springs’ Road
Larson
PMC
Gilbert Cook
Anthony Road
St. Guertin
Fred Guertin
Robert Burns
Ayer
Stephen ‘Tackney
Parent-Teacher Association
Louis. Smith
Cher
Raymond Shepard
Two Contests In Northboro Elect Officers At Town Hall
Northboro voters will elect three year terms for Board of Selectmen and Water Commissioner at a town hall election Monday. Incumbent John We Allen faces Stanley Stephenson for the Board seat, while James J. Buchanan runs against Lewis H. Smith for Water Commissioner. Polls open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Moderator Rodney M. Leland oversees the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northboro
John We Allen
Incum
Bent
Sheirplan
Stanley
Stephenson
Allen
Howard Street
James J. Buchanan
Lewis *H. Smith
Buchanan
Smith
WPA
Rodney M. Leland
Hospital Admissions and Discharges at Marlboro
Patients admitted yesterday include John Hannon of Hillside school and Mrs. Oliver Hanson of 28 Blaine Hudson, along with Mrs. John F. Silver of 7 Fayatt Hudson and Mrs. John Travers of 117 Lincoln Hudson. Discharges include Edward LaGrandeuu of Lakeside city, Everett Hastings of Hastings street, Mrs. Edith Safford of Pope Hudson, Mrs. Samuel Simmons and infant of Cotting city, Miss Marietta Fee of Essex and Ms. Raymond Robinson of 70 Board Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Marlboro Hospital
John’ Hannon
Hillside
Oliver Hanson
Blaine Street
Hudson
John F. Silver
Fayatt Street
John Travers
Lincoln Street
Edward LaGrandeuu
Lakeside Avenue
City
Everett Hastings
Hastings Street
Edith Safford
Pope Street
Samuel Simmons
Red Cross Drive Sets $2100 Quota for Acton-Boxboro
Acton-Boxboro Red Cross marks March as Red Cross Month and launches a drive to reach a $2100 quota starting March 1. Wesley P. Wilmot chairs the effort with Henry Hopkins as general chairman and captains named for Acton Center North Acton East Acton South Acton West Acton and Boxborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
United States
Red Cross
East Acton
Marjorie Brown
South Acton
Carlton Keyes
West Acton
L. Leroy Strong
Boxborough
Florence L. Nelson
Bedford Red Cross Drive Opens with Tea to Boost Quota
Bedford volunteers started the Red Cross drive with tea in the Red Cross room of the Post Office block. Miss Theodora Geron and Mrs Jay Fiske answered questions about the unit’s work. Bedford’s quota is four thousand dollars and many helpers will canvass town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Red Cross
Red Crees
Theodora
Geronm
Jay Fiske
Nedrive
Old Stow Resident Jeannette Hunter Dies at 68
Mrs Jeannette L Hunter of Gleasondale road widow of Frederick W Hunter dies Friday aged 68 born in New Brunswick. Survived by one son Pelancey who lived with her in Stow for 60 years. Funeral Monday at 2 p m Union church with Rev Howard Andrews officiating burial Brookside cemetery under Fowler Funeral Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Brookside Cemetery
Stow
Acton Garden Club March Meeting at Woman's Club
The Acton Garden Club holds its March meeting this afternoon at 2 30 at the Acton Woman's Club house. President Mrs Robert J Bond presides. Guest speaker Miss Dorothea Harriman of the County Ex tension office will discuss Small Fruits in the Home Garden. A social hour follows with hostess Mrs Leo Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Garden Club
Acton Woman's Clubhouse
Robert J. Bond
Dorothea
Marlboro Rainbow Revels Presented by Girls Chorus
Marlboro chapter of the Rainbow for Girls stages the fifth annual Rainbow Revels on March 28 in a parish hall. Mrs Dorothy B Elderki directs the production with a cast of 50 girls and Virginia Craig serves as accompanist for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
of the Rainbow
Tarian
Dorothy B. Elderki
Ginia Craig
Plantare
Sudbury Woman Praised in Washington Notice
Marjorie Walker of Sudbury is praised in a Washington report for her services in a government department and for her membership in a local organization. The note mentions support for war bonds and references Sudbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iis
Marjorie Walker
Goroad
Sudbury
Walkering
Also Mentioned on This Page
Town Hall
Carlton Ellins
Drive
Carl ‘On’ Ellins
Marion Hall
Joseph Wary
Ralph Hawes
Theodore Harding
Charles. Richardon
Leslie Hall
Lloyd Lovering
Dorothy Palmer
Harry Cutter
Keats Boyd
Frances Walker
Alvin Bradshaw
Arnold Burns
William Brennan
Clifton Giles
William Fisher
William Pride
Stanley Salmon
Meader
Paul Sawyer
Donald Fellows
John Batchelder
Willard Powers
Arthur “Howe
Barbara Maynard
Priscilla Staples
Charles M. Presley
East Sudbury
Richard Cutler
Allen “Elwell
C. Arvid Nelson
Robert Dawson
D. Langille
A. M.berkwith
Claude Poole
Irving Priest
West Sudbury
Stewart Edgerly
Carl Roos
R. Burches
W. Cutting
D. Baldwin
W. Fletcher
Claude Fulton
Stephen Gray
R. Hodgdon
Charlotte Spiller
Garfield’ Jenkins
Carradina Floridia
Francis’ Raynor
Herbert Atkinson
Walter Phelps
William Pickersgill
North Sudbury
Walter Laboree
Fred Morrison
Roy Hawes
Arthur Titus
William Little
Ralph Barton
Charles Wallis
Albert Poikonen
R. Rhuck
J. J. Dey
R. Farhar
E. J.’ Burcaw
Dr. Vincent
J. So
Disteigt
Joh C. Hall
Goodnaw Village Improvement Society of
Ree Mannie
Acton-Boxboro
A.R.C
Jeannette L. Hunter
Rainbow’ Girls
Wire
WAR Sonds
STAME
Gree
Sam
Visi Pee “Victory Garden
California
Pew
Ics
Aie Ap
Aia
Armour’street
Hormel
Morrell's
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!