Baby born to Mr and Mrs George MacCallum at Emerson hospital
West Concord reports the birth of a baby to Mr and Mrs George MacCallum at Emerson hospital. Rev Joseph P Mahar of Help of Christians church served as deacon at the funeral of Rev William Grant of Ayer on Monday. Matthew Kagan begins a two week vacation from duties at the Mass Reformatory, plans a trip to Nantucket Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George MacCallum
Emerson Hospital
Joseph P. Mahar
Help of Christians Church
William Grant
Ayer
Matthew Kagan
Mass. Reformatory
Annursnac Grange Entertainment Delights Members
After the Monday business meeting the Annursnac Grange staged an evening of entertainment led by Martha and William Delaney performing Irish Washerwoman Lail ore Hornpipe and a Charleston with Miss Eileen Griffin and Miss Genevieve Frawley. Elizabeth Hennessey sang two solos with accompaniment by Miss Griffin. A pantomime The Lamp Went Out featured Mrs Wither Bean as reader and Mrs Josephine Pearce as heroine with Mrs Margaret Alexander and Chester Kelley as key characters. Refreshments followed served by committee members Lima Pageau Jennie Viscarello Jean Mc Kay Marion Olson Esther Bean Aimie Pageau and Howard Bean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annursnac Grange
Martha
William Delaney
Lailore
Charleston
Eileen Griffin
Genevieve Frawley
Elizabeth Hennessey
Mises Grittin
Josephine Pearce
Hileen Griffin
Wither Bean
Margaret Alexander
Daniel Sullivan
Chester Kelley
Lima Pageau
Jennie Viscarello
Jean McKay
Marion Olson
Esther Bean
Aimie Pageau
Haward Bean
Maynard High Students Engage In Festival And Banquet
Maynard High School features Harold Johnston in the New England High School Festival orchestra in Boston where 216 players from 43 towns performed. Seniors plan their class banquet at the gym Saturday with Frank Marley of Marlboro as caterer and a student dance to follow. A Friday lecture on Law as a vocation by Prof Calvert Magruder of Harvard emphasized career paths, part of a yearlong series organized by Mr Furber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Johnston
M. H
Boston
New England
Frank Markey
Marlboro
Calvert, Magruder
Harvaraaw School
Furber
Sophomores Show Pitched and Batting Skills for Next Year
The Sophomores pitched well and played behind the bat Friday as they near the close of the season. The order will be given to the Balfour Jewelry Co. Miss Graves, advisor of drawing, will sail for Europe on an art tour June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balfour Jewelry Co
Miss Helen Wilcox Receives Boston School Diploma
Miss Helen Wilcox, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wilcox, earned a diploma as a graduate of the Boston School of Physical Culture at Monday commencement exercises. Relatives and friends attended, including Mrs A T Haynes, Mr and Mrs Peter Wilcox, Mrs Louis Wilcox, Harold and Florence Wilcox, Mrs Florence Bodfish, Dr and Mrs Burt Hartwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wilcox
Charles Wilcox
Boston School of Physical Culture
A T. Haynes
Peter Wilcox
Louis Wilcox
Harold
Florence Wilcox
Florence Bodfish
Concord
Burt Hartwell
Kingston
Mrs Emma Johnson Dies at Emerson Hospital
Mrs Emma Johnson Tremont street widow of Frank Johnson died at Emerson Hospital Monday night after an operation for appendicitis. She was 76, born in England and long a resident of Maynard. Survived by son Frank Johnson. funeral Thursday at 1 30 p m at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Johnson
Tremont St
Frank Johnson
Emerson ‘Hospital
Johnson
England
Maynard
Frank, Johnson
Take My Advice at Sudbury High A Playful Senior Class Show
Sudbury on Friday evening filled with relatives and friends to view the Senior class comedy Take My Advice. Hollis Cossar Bob Mannion and cast members received warm applause. music by Jeffreys Melody Boys highlighted the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Cosen
Hollis Cossar
Bob Mannion
Robert Hunter
Jimmy Sampson
Chester Lowell
Jud Fenton
Maynard U. T. T. loses Middlesex game 7 to Ayer at Crowe Park
Maynard U. T. falls 7 to 3 to Ayer in a Middlesex League clash at Crowe Park on a rainy Sunday. O'Connor pitched well for Ayer, with Woodson keying the offense for Ayer and Samuels striking out ten for Maynard before a late rally. the game was halted after eight innings due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard U. T
Ayer
Crowe Park
O'Connor
Samuels
Invaders
Manning
Woodson
Pender
Ramesh
Sherman
Ayer T. T
Fae
Esa Pender
Smith Lbs
Downing
Cornelier Cf
Murrayitt Asus
Uae
Maynard T. T. AB
Kamesh Cf
Johnston
Vodoklys Ss
Morgan
Bouldenac
TOE
Pini Gee
Lous Miece
Penders
Sherran
Smith
Murray
Sims
Boulden
Stuckert
O’connor
Picard
McCarthy
Pickford
Social guests visit Edgewood and Kingston families
Mr and Mrs B Newton and daughter of Edgewood RL and Dr and Mrs Burt Hartwell of Kingston RI were hosted by Mrs A Haynes during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Newton
Edgewood, RL
Burt Hartwell
Kingston, RI
A . Haynes
Fire destroys Sudbury camp home of polo king
Early Saturday morning a fire leveled a Sudbury sporting camp long served by Tommy Cotter, polo legend. Sudbury firefighters were aided by Wayland and Lincoln apparatus, but the camp’s location hindered suppression. the building was unoccupied and the cause remains unknown.
Concord High Baseball Schedule Summary
Concord High reveals a list of upcoming games with opponents Maynard High on Wednesday May 30, Needham High on Saturday June 2, Rindge Tech on Wednesday June 6, and Natick High on Saturday June unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord High
Maynard High School
Maynard
Needham High School
Concord
Rindge Tech
Natick High School
Miss Esther Pease Declared Speaker Contest Winner
Miss Esther Pease, wife of John S. Blake, won the first prize a five dollar gold piece at the Union School speaking contest held at the Town Hall on Friday evening May 25. Miss Jaunice Kelley secured the second prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Pease
John S. Blake
Union School
Iail
Jaunice Kelley
Middlesex County League Schedule Highlights
The schedule lists matchups across multiple dates including May 31 June 2 and June 7 with games such as Maynard at Concord Ayer at Lowell Billerica at Chelmsford Littleton at Townsend Concord at Maynard and Chelmsford at Billerica Lowell at Ayer Ayer at Concord and Lowell at Billerica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County
Maynard
Concord
Ayer
Lowell
Billerica
Chelmsford
Littleton
Townsend
Birth announced for Fairley son in Gardner area
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Fairley at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tut tle on Monday May 21. Mrs. W. W. Gough of Gardner Mass is visiting Mrs. Christie and Mrs. Glines at their home on Main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fairley
Arthur Tuttle
W. W. Gough
Gardner, Mass
Christie
Glines
Main Street
May Meeting of Acton Woman's Reading Club Reports
The May meeting at Mrs. Alice M. Howe’s home in Maynard featured reports and a short course in American Art. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hawkes plan to resume duties at the B M A R station by June 1 after a Florida winter. The Mission Circle of the South Acton Universalist church holds an outing at Mrs Rolfe Bradbury’s North Acton home on Thursday May 1 at 2 30 in the afternoon, the last meeting of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Reading Club
Alice M. Howe
Acton Street
Maynard
Edwin L. Young
Gilbert M. Hawkes
Tampa
Florida
Bradbury
South Acton
Meeting for those unable to travel set at South Acton Post Office
A community meeting will be held at the South Acton Post Office at 2 pm for residents who cannot travel to the main event. Organizers urge attendees to bring at least one guest if possible and note a conve for those lacking transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Home from China on Visit
Fred Robbins, formerly of Parke, Davis and Co, is at home on vacation and staying at Ames Rouge School Street after years in Hongkong China representing the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Fred Robbins
Parke, Davis and Co
Hongkong
Congregational Church Activities and Local Moves
Congregational Church notes Rev R A Barker pastor services Sunday include morning worship Sunday school and adult class. Christian Endeavor at 6 15. Prayer meeting Friday June 1 at 7 0 clock. J W Schnurr transferred from Boston & Maine depot to Troy New York. Hawkes returns from Florida to resume station. Acton Agricultural Association directors meet at Swastika Villa North Acton on Thursday May 31. full attendance desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
R A Barker
Christian Endeavor
J. W. Schnurr
Boston & Maine
Troy
N. Y
Hawkes
Florida
Telephone Co Grants Actons Request
A May 29 petition with many signers protested any change in management of the Acton Telephone Exchange. The company replied from Boston on May 24 that negotiations would be postponed and the present exchange arrangement would continue in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Board of Selectmen
Acton Telephone Exchange
Telephone Company
Howard J. Billings
Selectmen
Acton
Mass
Concord Track Mauls Melrose in Rivalry Meet
Concord High School crushed Melrose 53 to 18 as key sprinters and multi event athletes were missing. Flannery led with 10 points and also set CH scoring pace for the season, while Spinney, Robinson, Ricker and others swept events from the 100 yard dash to the shot put.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord High School
Albert Bechtelsen
George Johnson
Harry Petersen
T. McGrath
Melrose
Melrose High
Loring
Concord
Flannery
Bertelsen
Pike
DiCicco
Spinney
Ricker
Ferran
Guiles
Robinson
Killey
Arthur
Williams
Stevens
Cunningham
Tompkins
Memorial Day Observances Planned by Concord Posts
Old Concord Post 180 G A R outlines Memorial Day events in Concord with Chief Marshal James J Mansfield Post leader Herbert Berry directing. The parade from Veterans Building to cemeteries includes military units, scouts, and wreath laying plus roll calls, taps, and salutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Lewis George
Old Concord
Herbert BK. Berry
James J. Mansfield
A. L
Harold EB. Orendorfz
Veterans Building
First Parish Meeting House
James Berry
American Legion
Herbert B. Hosmer
C. A
Girl
Sylvia W. Ballou
Boy
James P. Borland
Helow
St. Bernard's
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Veterans
Woman's Auxiliary
A. Li
Philip A. Davis
Corp Ralph, P
Ss. W. V
West Concord Girl Scouts Present Living Pictures Display
The West Concord Girl Scouts hosted an exhibition at Harvey Wheeler School Assembly Hall Concord Junction on Friday evening. Under Mrs Harold Shepards direction the program featured living pictures with Mary Adams Jane Knight Coolidge Park Carolyn Kingman Dorothy Keane Sybil Mumford Leona Vary Irene Heinz Camilla Palmer Eunice Miller. Mary Meadley sang solos Helen MacDonald Marguerite Christian performed dances and Miss MacDonald gave a Spanish dance. Elizabeth Wheeler accompanied on piano and Capt Elsie Loring Kennedy Lieut Elizabeth Pickard led drills as retreat played by Bulger Knight. Mrs Philip Vanderhoof and Olive Berlied served candy to scouts during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Harvey Wheeler
Concord Junction
Living Pictures
Harold Shepard
Mary Pratt
Girl Scout Council
Jane Knight
Mary Adams
Coolidge Park
Carolyn Kingman
Dorothy
Philip Vanderhoof
Olive Berlied
Helen Olsen
Concord High School boy serves as best man in airplane marriage
Ralph Wickford, a Concord High School student and airplane pilot, whose name often appears on the radio, acted as best man in a marriage conducted aboard an airplane on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wickford
Concord
Beaten by Billerica in late rally tops Concord game
In a Middlesex County league clash at Billerica Concord led 8 4 entering the ninth. Billerica scored five runs after Morrill struggled to steal the win with a disputed call at first base by umpire Ganley. Concord totaled 15 hits to Billerica’s 14 in a high scoring affair with late drama and a contentious safe call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Billerica Legion
Middlesex County Baseball League
Billerica
Morrill
Desmond
MacMillan
Loftus
Ganley
Weckstrom
Sandier
Tse OM Fiyrtavsss
Concorde
Summer hometowns and new employment noted
Mrs Francis S Parker plans to stay at her Parker Hill home in Bedford all summer. A tea room will open at Olver Lane by Miss Dixon of Belmont in the renovated shop. Miss Irja Alto and Miss Aino Rasanen, MHS 28, receive posts in Southbridge. Miss Jeanette Johnston gains work in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis S. Parker
Parker Hil Bedford
Dixon of
Belmont
Olver Lane
Irja Alto
Aino Rasanen
MHS
Southbridge
Jeanette Johnston
Concord
Action Center Purchases Philbrook Farm. Move to Camden Maine
William Munn bought the Philbrook Farm on Willow Street and the Philbrooks will relocate to Camden Maine after purchasing a home there. Mrs. Rachel A. Haynes visited her mother Mrs. Mac Mackin in Leominster the past week. her mother is recovering from pneumonia. Mrs. Harriet P. Crosby of Lowell spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bertram E. K. Hal and Mr. and Mrs. George Hf. Peterson returned from a visit to friends in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Munn
Philbrook
Willow Street
Philbrooks
Camden
Maine
Rachel A. Haynes
MacMackin
Leominster
Harriet P. Crosby
Lowell
Bertram EK. Hal
George Hf. Peterson
New Jersey
Young People’s Religious Union elects officers in Boston
At the annual meeting in Boston Frank B. Frederick of Dorchester Mass was elected president. The gathering honored John C. Rust of Cleveland and Dartmouth for drowning May 1. New vice presidents include C Stanley Anderson and others from Chicago Hackensack Brain Tree Brooklyn Toronto Newton Center Redlands Dallas. The secretary is Ruth M Twiss and the treasurer Danforth B Lincoln. New directors include Irene B Backus Harriet Knowlton Hal McPherson Albert Pleydell Winthrop Southworth Warren Walsh Dana McL Greeley and Cynthia Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Rust
Cleveland
Dartmouth
Rust
Young People’s Religious Union
Charles S. Bolster
Dilworth Lupton
Ohio
C. Stanley Anderon
Chicago
Anne Ardoom
Hackensack
N. J
Elizabeth Hall
Braintree
Mass
Harry W. Haynes
Brooklyn
N. Y
Victor M. Knight
Toronto
Ont
Frederick T. McGill, Jr
Newton Center
Emily Moore
Redlands
Calif
Louise Roessler
Dallas Texas
Tne
Ruth, M. Twiss
Berlin
Danforth B. Lincoln
Dorchester
Irene RB. Backus
Los Angeles
Inr
Harriet Knowlton
Roxbury
Hal McPherson
Evanston
Albert Pleydell
Plainfield
N.J
Winthrop M. Southworth
Needham
Warren Walsh
Billerica
Dana McL. Greeley
Lexington
Cynthia Griffin
Philadelphia
Marlboro Notes On Illness Memorial Day Plans
Marlboro reports Lester Carrier L Lacroix off duty due to illness. Mr and Mrs A E Holmen of Newton Street will spend Memorial Day in Worcester. Marlboro High seniors prepare yearbooks for graduation. Co K 181st Inf held no drill last night. The company will join Grand Army and patriotic groups for Memorial Day. Mrs J J Shaughnessy of Fairmount Street has returned from a visit to Spr ingfield old town. Leo Hayes of Huntington Avenue was initiated as a member of the Schenectady Elks Lodge for Marlboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Carrier L
J. J. Shaughnessy
Faimount Street
Ane
Sprinield
Leo Hayes
Huntington Avenue
Elksby
Schenectady
Marlboro
Skeet Shoot Postponed at Concord Rod and Gun Club
A skeet shoot scheduled for this afternoon at the Concord Rod and Gun Club grounds was postponed. The club plans a large open skeet shoot on Memorial Day at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rai
Concord Rod and Gun Club
Recital Beamed by Boston Family Members
A Boston recital featured a Fisk organ and a performance by a group including Myr Foley Elizabeth Jobhgy and sisters Foley. The event highlighted local musical talent with honors to family members and guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A & Get
Anics Hai
Hosterday
Myy
Johns
Foley
Elizabeth Jobhgy
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