Frank J. McCarron Maynard leader dies in sleep
Frank J. McCarron a longtime Maynard businessman and former Selectman died in his sleep at 1 Randell Road after a long illness. He was 67, born in Ireland, survived by a daughter, two grandchildren, and two brothers. He served as Selectman with wide public support and helped the needy through community groups. He organized the White Cross Guild and was active in the K of C. funeral at St Bridget's on Friday at nine with burial in the family plot.
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Maynend
Frank J. McCarron
Randell Road
Ireland
Maynerd
John Shea
Dalton
John MecCarron
McCarron
Frank
Mefas
Board of Selectmen
Selectman
Maynard
Mr. McCarron
White Cross Guild
Maynard Council
K. of C
St. Bridget’s Church
Accident victim an improving in Walpole case
Miss Mary Johnson and five others were seriously injured in an accident at Walpole New Hampshire several weeks ago. Johnson has returned last week from Rockingham Hospital Bellows.
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Mary Johnson
Walpole
N. H
Rockingham Hospital
Bellows
Acton residents injured in accident recoveries update
Miss Johnson shows improvement under Dr Orma L Clark care Dr Randel N Woodworth chairman of the Acton School Committee has been home two weeks after hospital confinement with several fractured ribs Mrs Woodword and son Jason were only slightly injured Mr and Mrs W Graham Murray of Davis road East Acton also recovering from fractured arms cuts and bruises Friends hope for full recovery soon.
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Miss Johnson
Orma L. Clark
Randel N. Woodworth
Acton
Woodword
Jason
W. Graham Murray
Davis Road
East Acton
Well Child Conference for Acton Preschoolers
Acton plans a Well Child conference during the week of May 17 at the Acton Woman's Club House for all local preschool children. Miss Martin of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health coordinates with the Board of Health and a permanent health survey committee will assist. The program, funded by Social Security Funds, includes physical and dental exams and nutrition guidance for parents.
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Acton
Acton Woman’s Ciub House
Martin
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Focal Board of Health
South Acton Firemen To Give Dance
The South Acton Fire company sponsors an Old Folks dancing party in Acton town hall next Monday night. Lyle Reynolds serves as chairman with Thomas Y and Herbert Merriam assisting as the committee works to ensure a successful spring social event for local residents.
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South Acton
Acton
Acton Town Hall
South Acton Fire Company
Lyle Reynolds
Thomas Y
Herbert Merriam
One Central Protestant Church Proposed for Acton
Discussion favors uniting Acton four churches into a single centrally located Protestant church near the High School and planned elementary school at Kelly’s corner. Benefits cited include stronger unity, cost savings, better religious education, and a single stronger pulpit. Readers’ comments are welcome.
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Acton
Kelly’s Corner
South Acton
Glenn W Douglass
West Acton
Acton Center
Mare
Union Church
Fire department fund drives for equipment and station needs
The committee aims for a financial success and the fund covers personal equipment and station gear. Members bear costs for games and equipment, with ticket sales already predicting another successful event by this civic group serving the town at all hours.
Local residents occupy cottage on Piper Road
South Acton residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newell formerly of Maynard are occupying the cottage of Mrs. Anson on Piper Road. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marden, parents of Mrs. Charles Marden of Main Street, have returned to their Weymouth home after spending the winter here.
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Fred Newell
Maynard
Anson
Piper
Piper Road
Frank Marden
Charles Marden
Main Street
Weymouth
West Acton Woman's Club May Luncheon and Tour
The West Acton Woman's Club held its annual May luncheon at Seiler's 1775 House on the Concord Highway in Lexington with fifty one attendees enjoying a chicken shortcake meal. Afterward members toured the Agassiz Museum at Harvard College viewing glass flowers gems and minerals.
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West Acton
Womans Club Announces Swampscott Conference
Perfect weather boosted interest as the three day Womans Club conference moves to Swampscott. President Mrs Leroy Strong will attend, establish headquarters at the New Ocean House, and join the president's parade. Other members plan one day attendance.
Birthplace dispute of President Jackson settled at Waxhaw
The Waxhaw Settlement is identified as Jacksons birthplace with the NC side hosting his birth. Indianap olis News notes Jackson twice claimed South Carolina as native in 1830 and 1832 proclamations. His mother crossed the border, and he later studied law in Salisbury before moving to Nashville in 1788.
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Andrew Jackson
North
South Carolina
Waxhaw Settlement
Waxhaw Settement
Jackson
North Carolina
Indianapolis News
Waxhaw
Great Britain
Colonies
Spruce McCay
Salisbury
N. C
Nashville
Modern Homes Keep Step With Lighting Progress
A discussion of modern home lighting with I E S lamps shows how scientific, eye friendly, diffused light enhances living rooms. The article describes placement behind a divan, a three bulb switch, and future additions to create a cohesive lighting plan. It argues lighting progress equals furnishings upgrades.
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Illuminating Engineering Society
Hind
Concord Country Club Scores May Day Golf and Air Race
May 1 Handicap vs Par results show P Jewell Jr winning 1 down with several players four to five down. May 2 Cross Country Air Race concluded with winners and flights ending in cities including Washington Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis Kansas City and Amarillo with multiple participants and hop counts.
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P. Jewell Jr
EK. P. True
J. Hutchingon
G. Catlin
C. B. Johnson Jr
W. C. McGuckin
William Faversham, Jr
A. H. Hepburn
J. B. Buttrick
B. W. Snelling
H. M. Wardwell
R. G. Fessenden
R. Robb
J. Mutty
C. O. Johnson Jr
Washington
Ih. M. Wardwell
Cincinnati
Amerelila
Texas
R T. Young
Amer
Groton Edges Middlesex In Tight May Baseball Clash
Groton school defeats Middlesex 7 to 6 after late rallies fall short. Middlesex commit six errors to three for Groton, hampering the visitors and paving the way for the home win.
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Concord
Middlesex
Groton School
Groton
Ancient Locks and Keys From Egypt to Pompeii
The piece traces early locking devices from ancient Egypt with wooden locks to bronze and iron mechanisms found in Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins, illustrating the evolution of lock technology through history.
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Pompeii
Herculaneum
Old Timers of Concord Challenge West Concord
The Old Timers of Concord issue an unconditional challenge to the Old Timers of West Concord to prove they can outlast time without the aid of Bill Loughlin. The boast frames a playful contest between rival clubs.
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Concor
West Concord
Concord
Bill Loughlin
Concord Wins Opener Against Winchester in Track Meet
Concord-Comord high track team opened its season Monday at Emerson playground with a 46 1 2 to 34 1 2 victory over Winchester. Berlied led Concord with 14 points and won multiple events including the 100 yard dash and 440 yard run while Reeves and Moran starred for Winchester in several sprints and distance events.
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Concord
Comord High
Winchester High
Emerson
Berlied
Reeves
Moran
Collins
Davis
Murray
Sheehan
Smith
Fuller
Wondy Davis
McPar
Picogillo
Flavin
Maguin
Bosman
Concord High Beats Stoneham In Sloppy 4-0 Game
Concord High defeated Stoneham 4-0 at Emerson Playground in a game marked by numerous errors. Wally Johanson pitched five hits and faced few threats, while Stoneham capitalized on Concord misplays to tally four runs. Concord fails to score after the third inning as Stoneham preserves the shutout in a poorly played affair.
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Emerson Playground
Stoneham
Gerard
Wally Johanson
Grey
Concord
Googans
Symes
I. Macone
Mara
Hurley
Magurn
R. Johnson
Callahan
N. Macone
Thompson
Tole
Corcord
Nick Macone
Nick
Pice
Maguine
Huff
Ries
Concord-The West Cardinals Clinch Victory Over Mohawks
Concord The West Cardinals defeated the Mohawks 11 to ? on Li day afternoon. Doyle led the winners with strong hitting, while Tedd and Latpien supported the offense for Mohawks. The lineup included Olsen Williams Johnsom Cullahaho McAuley McWilliams Lupian Todd Bodfish and Sims among others.
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Concord
Cardinals
Mohawks
Doyle
Tedd
Latpien
Olsen
Ss Williams
S.c
Doyles
Johnsom
Cullahaho Uf
McAuley
McWilliams
A. Lupian
Todd
Bodfish
Sims
Outlaws Beat Skylarks In Twilight Clash Seven to Six
The Outlaws defeated the Skylarks 7 to 6 in a late twilight game. The contest saw lead changes with the winners coming from behind in the final innings. Notable players included N Davis on the mound for the Outlaws and W Foss contributing two base hits for the Skylarks.
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Concord
Outlaws
the Skylarks
Middlesex School Schedules and Baseball Timetable
Schedule listings show tennis and baseball fixtures for Middlesex School with dates in May. Tennis includes matches against North High Academy Classical High and St. Milton with start times around 2:00 PM. Baseball features games at Greenough Mearsbora Milton and St. Exeté with 3:00 PM starts.
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North High
Academy
Wil High
Classical High
Milton
Thaydfery
St. Ma Southboro
Grotom
Miltdenry
Greenough
Mearsbora
Wild Story of Rogers Bets and Conant Run
Fragmentary report describes betting and wagers involving Rogers and Conant in a vague tone. Names appear with irregular spellings, including Stoneham and Toneham, hinting at a local incident or wager. Further readable context is scarce.
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Rogers
Toneham
Rune
Rane
Jonala
Stoneham
Derard
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