Boston preps 300th birthday with historic baptism record
Boston moves toward its 300th birthday in 1930 by requesting a photostatic copy of William Blackstone’s baptism page from St Mary’s Church Horncastle England. Blackstone, Boston’s first settler, left for Rhode Island before returning to marry Sarah Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Malcolm Nichols
Boston Town
William Ckstone
Blackstone
Nichols
Paris
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Horncastle
Lancashire
Rhode Island
Sarah Stevenson
Bay State
Midland Sweepstakes Ends With Close Finish
Andrew Vigeans surged to victory in the Midland League 60-string sweepstakes finishing just nine pins ahead of Peterson of Maynard who was runner up in the tight contest as the title ran strongly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Vigeans
Peterson
Maynard
Willow Rebekah Lodge Meets in I O O F Hall
Willow Rebekah Lodge held its bi weekly meeting in the I O O F hall last Monday. The next gathering is set for June 4 in the I O O F hall with Maynard and West Aton Lodges joining. A memorial service for Willow Rebekah and Concord Lodge 212 S C O F is planned for Sunday June 3 at West Concord Union Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Maynard
West Aton
Willow Rebekah
Concord Lodge
West Concord Union Church
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
Odd Fellows Hal
Anna Basély D
D. P
Cora Sarr
Marshal
Waltham
Frances Archer
Isabelle AnWs
Ida M. Shaw
Bertha L. Whitney
Abbie Isner
Eeith Laubenstein
Grace Whitney
Ethel Taylor
Winona Lodge
Acton
Willow Lodge
Concord
Mizpah and
Willow Lodges
Maynard Lodge
Mizpah Rebekah
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles EB. Carroll
William E. Duckworth
George A. Jamieson
Louis Shaw
St Mark's Crews Win at Middlesex School Regatta
St Mark's School of Souboro won two half mile races at Middlesex School on Bateman's Pond in Concord under drizzle and light wind. The first four led 2 min 48 sec. the second four finished 4½ lengths ahead in 2 min 54 sec. Rowing lineups list St Mark's Adams Fitzgerald Cavel Hayworth and McVickar. Middlesex Dunetan Wood Dunne Reed Jones.
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Concord
St Mark’s School of
Souboro
Middlesex School
Bateman’s Pond
St. Mark’s
Concord School
St. Martk’s Shell
Middlesex
Adams
Fitzgerald
Cavel
Hayworth
Coxewain
McVickar
Dunetan
Indian Arrowhead Found in Maynard Garden
Mrs Fay Graham found an Indian arrow head in her Maynard garden this week. The discovery recalls a historic Indian settlement along the Great Road near her home. Local residents recall a custom of placing arrow heads in graves of chiefs.
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Fay Graham
Great Road
Marlboro Bowler Vigeant Wins After Comeback Defies Peterson
In a crowded Col lina alleys final night, Vigeant of Marlboro edged ahead of Peterson late to win with a total of 5173 pins. Hope 5058 Olson 5014 and Lord 4969 trailed as roll-ups by Lord and Hope drew attention with 1026 each. Total series listed show Peterson 5164 and Olson 6014 in the final tallies.
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Marlboro
Collina
Vigeant
Peterson
Hope
Olson
Lord
Maynard
Hudson
Stron
Hearing on B. and M. station injunction details
The notice concerns an injunction hearing related to the New North Station concourse waiting room and seating arrangements. Proceedings aim to address the station's accessibility and safety provisions and whether current layouts comply with applicable requirements.
Indian Village in Maynard Section Recalled
A fragment notes an Indian village that stood in that section of Maynard, preserving a local memory of historical place names and geographic context.
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Maynard
Concord Cushing Academy Tennis Triumph Over Middlesex
The Cushing Academy tennis team defeated Middlesex School five matches to one on Middlesex courts amid drizzle. Other Concord notices include upcoming games with Billerica and Pomfret, rain delays, church services, May Day at Concord Academy, Field Day, and sermon topics by Rev. Dr. Gail Cleland and Rev. Charles E Pedersen.
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Cushing Academy
Middlesex School
Concord Town
Billerica
Concord
Gail Cleland
Pomfret School
Bateman’s Pond
Milton Academy
No. Concord
St. Mark’s School
Middlesex
Union Bible Society
Abram Hoffecker
Concord Academy
Academy
Charles E Pedersen
Methodist Episcopal Church
Italian restaurant planned on leased farm land
Alfred C and Clara L Casasca will operate a high grade Italian restaurant on a farm along State Road leased from Miss Parks through Harrison O Apthorp Co. The Hawthorne Lane and Lexington Road parcel owned by Miss Lothrop is leased to Albin and Hilma Johnson through W Lee Beardsell suburban department manager.
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Alfred C
Clara L Casasca
Harrison O. Apthorp Co
State Road
Misses Parks
Hawthorne Lane
Lexington Road
Miss Margaret Lothrop
Game Company
Albin
Hilma Johnson
W. Lee Beardsell
Concord High School English journal article by Rideout
Miss Gertrude H Rideout Concord High School English teacher authored Informal Ethics and the Study of Comus in The English Journal May issue. Her senior English Literature class last year successfully completed the project. Mother's Day program and Flag Day planning were discussed at Concord Lodge of Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude H. Rideout
Concord High School
English Journal
National Council of English Teachers
Mies Rideout
Concord Lodge of Elks
North Station Coliseum Plans Upheld in Rail Case
A final report by Master Jed T. Meld in the North Station injunction case largely sustains the Boston and Maine Railroad. The report finds the station plans adequate and notes the new waiting room will accommodate 58 more people. It also says the heated enclosed concourse can serve as a larger waiting area while the Coliseum does not subordinate railroad operations. A hearing before a Supreme Court justice will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed T. Meld
North Station
Supreme Court
Boston and Maine Railroad
Boston and Maine
Marlboro News Notes Local Household Movements
Marlboro residents report holiday plans in Salem and a sick patient at Marlboro hospital expected to return home this week. Mr and Mrs William Doolin of Monument Avenue visited Worcester yesterday. Joseph Fournel works at Little Tree Farm Framingham. William Labrach continues recovery from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohn Lansky
Preston House
Salem
FC Dansereau
Maple St
Marlboro Hospital
William Doolin
Monument Avenue
Worcester
Joseph Fournel
Little Tree Farm
Framingham
William Labrach
Maynard High School Notes Highlights Upcoming Events
Maynard High School prepares for two Midlands League baseball games this week at Hopkinton and Milford. The Senior issue of the Screech Owl will debut mid June with added cuts and staff photos, priced at twenty five cents. Miss Ellen Daley spoke on nursing to Girls and Junior High on May 16, and Prof Calvert Magruder will discuss Law as a Profession on Friday at 9 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard High School
Hopkinton
Milford
Screech Owl
Ellen Daley
Boston City Hospital
Calvert Magruder
Harvard Law School
Magruder
Dean Pound
Furber
Mrs Hannah Smith Marks 91st Birthday in Concord
Concord records Mrs Hannah Lincoln Smith wife of Henry F Smith reaching 91 on a quiet birthday Monday at her Main Street home. Described in good health she is a local matron linked to Gen Lincoln and is described as a gent of that era.
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Concord
Hannah (Lincoln) Smith
Henry F. Smith
Gen. Lincoln
Main Street
Maynard Grangers Tour Waltham Neighbors Night
A Maynard Grange party visited Waltham Grange for Neighbors Night with invited Concord Aden and Needham Granges. The program featured Helen and Alice Hird vocal and whistling solos and skits by Annie Floyd and Charles Shattuck with piano by Adelaide Sims. A surprise visit by a neighboring Grange is planned for Maynard’s Thursday meeting with Berton T. Mowery as speaker and Oscar Swenson performing.
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Maynard
Maynard Grangers
Waltham Grange
Concord
Aden
Needham
Helen Hird
Alice Hird
Annie Floyd
Charles Shattuck
Adelaide Sims
Grace Whitney
Sims
Waltham
Maynard Grange
Berton T. Mowery
Massachusetts State Grange
Oscar Swenson
Acton
Grace Tucker
Grange
Acton Grange
Maynard Bird Study Picnic at Pickman Estate
The Wini fred Thorndike Simonds Nature Club held its annual picnic on Monday May 14 at the Pickman estate Dudley Rd with eighteen members present. From nine to noon members studied about thirty bird species identified by the group. Coffee was served by hostess Mrs C G Barnes.
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Winifred Thorndike Simonds Nature Club
Pickman Estate
Dudley Rd
C. G. Barnes
Bedford Grange Visit to Somerville Grange
Bedford Grange held a pleasant evening on May 15 as they visited Somerville Grange by invitation they will go to Westford Grange on June 21 The last Bedford meeting featured a Bergeron School of Boston program with vocal and violin solos by pupils.
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Somerville Lodge
Bedford Grange
Strong
Somerville Grange
Westford Grange
Bergeron School
Boston
Annual Poppy Drive by Legion Auxiliary
The Legion Auxiliary conducts its annual Poppy Drive Friday and Saturday with high school girls and Auxiliary members selling poppies on the street. Proceeds support welfare work of the Legion Auxiliary benefiting veterans and relief efforts.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Gion
Ladies Host Whist Party After Lodge Meeting
Lady Warwick Lodge Daughters of St. George plan a whist party after their regular meeting at Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday evening. The event supports charitable aid as the war continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Warwick Lodge Daughters of St. George
Odd Fellows Hall
Local Notes From West Concord and Surroundings
West Concord resident Mr. George Hollett drives a new Essex. Mrs. William H. Wood and daughter Grace Rackle return from St. Petersburg Florida to Lee on Main Street. Missy McSweeney and Miss Mary Dalton attended Philips Andover Academy 150th anniversary over the weekend. Mr. Arthur King seen driving a Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Noll returned to their Main Street home. Mrs. Ernest Pringle began vacation from the Reformatory. Marshal Witherell graduated from the State officers training school at the Commonwealth Armory Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hollett
Laws Brook Road
New Essex
William H. Wood
Grace Rackle
St. Petersburg
Fla
Lee
Main Street
Missy McSweeney
Mary Dalton
Philips Andover Academy
Arthur King
Charles Noll
Ernest Pringle
Reformatory
Marshal Witherell
State Officers Training School
Comonwealth Armory
Memorial Day Scout Drills Planned Across Five Towns
Plans under way in the Minute-Man Council call for Incal Scout troops to participate in Memorial Day exercises in their towns. Scoutmasters are urged to drill outdoors to boost appearance and morale for the Roy Scouts of America parade and ceremonies. Scouts will assist G. A. R. members with errands and transportation, enhancing veterans' day. Programs will be shared with Scoutmasters and Commissioners once finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minute-Man Council
Roy Scouts of Americam
Memorial Sunday at Union Church Led by Rev Alfred W Stone
Memorial Sunday services led by Rev Alfred W Stone on May 27 include 10 30 A M Morning Service with sermon and music theme Christian Patriotism 12 Christ Church School 6 00 P M Senior and Intermediate Endeavor 7 00 P M Evening Service sermon The Great American Sin Monday May 28 7 00 P M Boy Scouts Tuesday May 29 2 30 P M Ladies Union 7 30 P M Midweek Service.
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Union Church
Alfred W. Stone
Church School
Christian Endeavor
The
Boy Scouts
Ladies’ Union
Concord High School Baseball Beats Melrose 3 to 2
Concord High School baseball edged Melrose 3 to 2 at Melrose Friday. Johnson pitched well with seven strikeouts, perfect fielding backed him until a sixth inning Gem by Melrose and Keady produced two runs. Kenna doubled in the seventh and scored on a misplayed throw to give Concord the lead and win.
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Concord High School
Melrose High
Melrose
Johnson
Melrose Battery
Keady
Concord
Kenna
McGypath
Keough
Harris
McGrath
Concord Hich
Tompkins
Johnson Peet
Kennedy
Peterson
Steerer
Ewes McGrath
Westlaw
Ole Taughlin
Farmer
Benes Ceneees
McCarthy
Melrose High Ab
Wee Kinney Lf
Armstrong
Pet- Doalioff
Spadafora
Dolloff
Harri
Hy Dafore
Wild Witches
Beresford
Ladies Auxiliary Costume Party One Act Play
The Ladies Auxiliary AOH held their annual costume party last Friday evening featuring a one act play with the Chorus and Sole Ginces as part of the entertainment. The event showcased member participation and community fellowship.
Parish entertainment awards for best costumes and vocal solos
In Monument hall Mrs Phillip Flavin and others presented vocal solos and dances. Prizes were awarded to Miss Cary Miss Flavin Miss Flannery Miss Julia Mansfield and several others for best costumes. A large committee organized the event with Mrs Helen Collins in charge of entertainment and Mrs Ellen Keefe as committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Keefe
M. Byron
Mary Hayes
Eva Dee
Francis Byron
Hanna Morley
Gertrude Martell
Sara Ferguson
Margaret Callaghan
Katherine Hayes
Margaret Hennessey
Elizabeth Dempsey
Marion Smith
Lyle Smith
Margaret Finnan
Almira Brown
Agnes Hayes
Mary Fairburn
Rita Hill
Cora Flannéry
Gertrude Flannery
Catherine Rush
British Veterans Deck Concord Graves Sunday
The British Naval and Military Veteran's Association of Massachusetts will tour Lexington Bedford and Concord to decorate graves of British and American soldiers. Major Morris W. Child will lead as president. They assemble in Park Square Boston and depart by bus at 10 30 for Lexington.
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Concord
Naval and Military Veteran's Association of Massachuetts
Lexington
Bedford
Great Britain
Morris W. Child
Park Square
Boston
Local Social Notes From Acton and Nearby Towns
Mrs Charles H Fairbanks returned home after visiting her son J M Fairbanks in Westfield N J and Miss Helen Fairbanks in Stamford Conn Joseph Lamoine sold his bunghlow on Martin street to Lawrence W Tucker The Lemoine family left town to live in Maynard and the Tuckers occupy their new Martin street home Miss Dora Halberg of Watertown visited Gertrude Stiles on Greenough Terrace Rev Andrew J Torsleff attended the State Convention of Universalist churches in North Attleboro Miss Jennie Hicks of Winchester stayed with Mr and Mrs Craig Sweet on Main Street
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Charles H. Fairbanks
J. M. Fairbanks
Westfield
N. J
Helen Fairbanks
Stamford
Joseph Lamoine
Martin Street
Lawrence W. Tucker
Lemoine
Maynard
Dora Halberg
Watertown
Gertrude Stiles
Jeremiah Jones Celebrates 79th Birthday in New Hampshire
Jeremiah Jones, born May 1849 in Roxbury Massachusetts, celebrated his 79th birthday at his daughter Mrs. Martha Bell Clayton’s River Street home. A veteran of World War I service at Kittery Navy Yard, he has lived in New Hampshire with sister Mary Dodge in Raymond and worked as janitor and factory watchman. He is father to four, with five grandchildren and one great grandchild. He enjoys farm work and nursery stock, and health remains good.
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Jeremiah Jones
Martha Bell Clayton
River St
Mr. Jones
Roxbury
Mass
Stratham
N.H
Newfield Pipe Works
Kittery Navy Yard
Robert Gilker
U.S
Mary Dodge
Raymond
N. H
Ioof Hall
Faulkner Bros
Jones
Edwards-OuIMby Rost No 284 Memorial Sunday
Memorial Sunday services will be held at the Congregational church Boxboro May 27 with comrades meeting at the church at 11 a.m. Address by Rev Mr Thompson pastor. Memorial Day exercise Wednesday May 20 comrades assemble at the GAR hall West Ac
Veterans Day Observance Schedule in Acton Center
The text outlines a Veterans Day program with a 7 30 A start, parades and exercises at the monument at 8 15, cemetery services at 9 00, tours to Edwards-Quimby Square and West Acton, events at Mt Hope Cemetery 10 45, then more exercises at Edwards Square and a 12 15 vestry dinner. Comrades of all wars are invited to participate in all exercises.
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Acton Center
Monument
Wooldlawn
Edwards-Quimby Square
South Acton
J. Edwards Square
West Acton
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Edawards Square
The
Baptist Church
American Legion seeks members at Edward Quimby Post
The Edward Quimby Post invites World War I veterans to join at the GAR hall in West Acton. All honorably discharged army navy or marine veterans are welcome to join and help reach 100 percent membership. Decoration Day May 30 urged to turnout and show support.
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American Legion
Edward Quimby
Gar Hall
West Acton
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Herbert W. Merriam
Auto Accident in Quimby Square
An auto crash occurred in Quimby square on Sunday morning as Rev A W Stone of Concord Junction tried to avert a bus. The bus struck the car’s mudguard and running board but no one was hurt. officials note safety concerns at the incline and School street turn.
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Quimby Square
A. W.stone
Concord Junction
Maynard
Lowell
School Street
Sudbury Saturday Bridge Club Meets and Hosts Guests
The Sudbury Saturday Bridge Club met at Mrs C H Way’s home with Mrs Frank C Perkins and Mrs Way as high scorers. A late supper followed. Guests included Mrs Alice Foster Eames of Boston and Beverly Farms visiting Mrs William Tufts. Ruth Gerry’s letters from abroad delighted her parents as they shared travel tales while Old Sudbury Road work continues for passable conditions.
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C. H. Way
Frank C. Perkins
C . Way
Alice Foster Eames
Boston
Beverly Farms
William Tufts
John E. Halloran
Frank Gerry
Ruth
Azores
Medieva Island
Algiers
Sudbury Road
Three Hurt in Sudbury Auto Accident
An overnight auto collision at the eastern edge of Sudbury injured three people. Harry Whitney, station agent at South Sudbury, suffered shaking. his wife sustained arm cuts and body bruises. their daughter Hazel Whitney had a cut on the right leg. The other driver was Samuel Lyon of Worcester.
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Sudbury
Harry H. ‘Whitney
South Sudbury
Hazel Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Samuel Lyon
Harlock Road
Worcester
Speaking Contest Set for May 25 At Union School
The Union School speaking contest is scheduled for May 25 likely at Town Hall as the new auditorium awaits formal acceptance and declaration.
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Union School
Bedford Branch P T A Officers Elected At Annual Meeting
At the Bedford Branch PTA annual meeting officers and committee members were elected for the ensuing year. President Mrs Bad. Vice President Mrs Freqlivan. Secretary Miss Myson. Treasurer Mrs Roveloy. program chair L Wincherbaugh. Ways and Means Adelbert Perkins. Public Health Mike Nicholson. Library chair Mrs Emma Gilmor. Membership Mrs C E Gault Jr. Councillor chair Mrs L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Branch
Bheing
Commi
Bad
Freq Livan
Miss Myson
Roveloys
L. Wincherbaugh
Adelbert
H. Perkins
Fer
Russell. Dodsman
Mike Nicholson
Billerica School Team Leads Junior Baseball League
The Billerica school team tops the Junior Baseball League standings with seven victories and one defeat, approaching the season's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billerica School
Teal Mond
Rocky Gormani Water Ties Aitehburg In Brief Note
Fragmentary report shows Rocky Gormani tying Aitehburg yesterday. Charles Parks, night manager of O Leah, was in Boston on a basislé. Two men will be night at the home of Ma Sansoucy on Lincoln Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Gormani
Aitehburg
Charles* Parks
O' Leah
Boston
Ma Sansoucy
Lincoln Stre
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Igeant
Collins’ Alley
Concord High School IN English Journal
China
Frances Rege
Ae Pianoforte Conservatory
Eetan “Hall
Elizabeth Patterson
Europe
Rita M. Graves
Lydia Glebis
Harold Nordberg
Rebekahs
West Concord
Concord High
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Quimby ‘Square
Church SC Union Incom
Church School of of the Holy Trinity
Trinity Church
Framinham Hollister
Hankinton
Hucoln
Southboro
Tdson
French
Erna B. Grace
Schon y.Concord
Unifir
Baby Corps
North Road
Han and Anthony Street
L. P. Fedérico and Co
Dorchester
Marlbor
Serv U
Nason Street
Bouqu Aeiee
Catt
Ard
Hal
Wen Milfon
Rersh
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