Upham Family Holds Autumn Reunion in Concord
The Upham Family Society gathered in Concord for its annual autumn reunion with about 40 descendants of John Upham. They toured historic houses, studied period rooms at the Antiquarian Society, and discussed plans to restore the 200 year old Phineas Upham house in Melrose. Dinner followed at the Colonial Inn, with a business meeting led by William G. Upham and secretary Mrs. Marion Upham Mansur. The Melrose Historical Society deeded the Phineas Upham house to the Upham Society.
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Concord
Upham
Concordias
Antiquarian Society
Lexington Road
Phineas Upham
Melrose
Colonial Inn
William G. Upham
Norwood
Marion Upham Mansur
C. Kelton
Uphams Corner
Dorchester
Diamond Insight Over Pebble Wisdom
A concise aphorism notes that a flawed diamond surpasses a flawless pebble, valuing character over perfection and suggesting greatness through resilience and rare brilliance.
Concord Granger notes local events and sports results
The Concord Grangers report games and community happenings from Concord and nearby towns. Highlights include Bancroft School beating Fenn 37 to 6, local dignitaries and speakers at clubs, a fireman returning from Nova Scotia, and births at Emerson Hospital.
Birthday celebration at Brown residence honors Mrs. Brown
Mr and Mrs Merrill A Brown hosted friends from Newton Arlington Winchester and Medford Wednesday evening for Mrs Browns birthday anniversary. In the Ladies Ten Pin Bowling League last Tuesday the Merry makers beat the Maybees and the Tagalongs defeated the Topsies. High scorers included Anne Neville Catherine Dee Mary Neville Dotty Dee Margaret Burke Mary Clyne Peggy Clarke Agnes Neville and Helen Kelley with scores ranging from 90 to 106.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill A. Brown
Wesl Street
Newton
Arlington
Winchester
Medford
Brown
Merry~makers
Anne Neville
Catherine Dee
Mary Neville
Dotty Dee
Margaret Burke
Mary Clyne
Peggy Clarke
Agnes Neville
Helen Kelley
Boston Fall Flower Show Opens November 7 At Horticultural Hall
The 96th annual Fall Flower Show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society opens at 2 p.m. November 7 in Horticultural Hall, closing the night of November 10. Chrysanthemums are featured with displays by Francis Crowninshield, Edwin S. Webster, B D Brandegee, and Alex Cumming Jr. Also showcased are orchids, begonias, carnations, and other flowers plus three special features.
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Boston
New England
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Francis B Crowninshield
Marblehead
Edwin S. Webster
B. D. Brandegee
Brookline
Gardner Museum
Alex Cumming Jr
Bristol
Connecticut
Coopa
New England Wild Flower Preservation Society, Inc
Harvard University
Harvard Forest
Petersham
Card of Thanks for 80th Birthday Wishes
Mrs. Waldo L. Stone of State road South Sudbury thanks friends for cards flowers calls gifts and loving wishes received on her 80th birthday celebrated October 26.
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Waldo L. Stone
State Road
South
Sudbury
Sunday Services and Lesson Text at Christ Scientist Churches
Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday School also at 10 45 and a Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 745. Reading Room hours 2 to 5 except holidays. Lesson subject Adam and Fallen Man for Sunday November 10 in The Mother Church branches in Boston Mass. Golden Text Psalms 28 11 9 and Luke 9 1 2. Includes passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Mary Bake Eddy
Marcus Aurelius Quoted on Thought and Virtue
A fragment quote attributed to Marcus Aurelius emphasizes that life happiness hinges on thoughts and urges guarding thoughts to remain virtuous and aligned with reasonable nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Antoninus
Ex-South Acton Major Dan Cullinane Heads to Puerto Rico
Major Dan B. Cullinane, formerly of this section, spent several days with his brother Cornelius Cullinane on Central street before leaving for a new post in Puerto Rico. Rodney Akers and wife Ruth, en route home from the New York World's Fair, visited Ruth’s parents, Carl and Ruth Flint, on Stow road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan B. Cullinane
Cornelius Cullinane
Central Street
Puerto Rico
West Indies
Rodney Akers
White River
Vermont
New York
Akers
Ruth Flint
Carl Flint
Stow Road
George Howes Dies at Work in Yard in Maynard
George M Howes age 78 a Maynard resident died suddenly Monday morning while trimming a hedge in his yard. He had been in poor health and leaves six daughters and one son. Funeral mass at St Bridges church with burial in the family lot follows a long career as a loom fixer at Assabet Mill.
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Maynard
George M. Howes
Tremont Street
Chatham
Cape
Frank Brayden
Mark Kelley
Fred. Wilder
Timothy Sheehan
Chelmsford
Arthur Magurn
Concord
Fred C Hunchley
Springfield
George Howes, Jr
Howes
Assabet Mill
Assabet Aerie
F. O. Ke
St. Bridget’s Church
D. Edward O'Bryan
Thomas Croke
David Welch
Acton Play Set for November 15 at High School
Acton Parent Teacher Association stages Mr Pym Passes By at Acton High School on Friday November 15 to raise funds for the Dental Clinic. Cast includes Walter Hall as Mr Pym Miss Thompson Olivia Marden Gail Christofferson George Marden Mrs Arthur Brown Aunt Julia Lillian Briggs Dinah Leonard Godfrey Jr Brian Strange and Mrs Arthur Frager Anne. Kal Kansanniva Center School principal coaches aided by Mrs Jane Whitcomb.
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Acton
Association
Mr. Pym
Acton High School
Beneft
Dental Clinic
Walter Hall
Anne
Kal Kansanniva
Center School
Jane Whitcomb
Anna Kozak Weds David Steele in Worcester Ceremony
Miss Anna Kozak daughter of Mrs Fannie Kozak Maynard and David McKendrick Steele son of Mr and Mrs James Steele Sr Auburn were married at six o clock Saturday in Worcester. Rev Charles A Fisher officiated. The bride wore a pale green dress with yellow rose corsage. Best man was Paul Kozak. Attendant Anna Zimmerman wore burned grange with gravy blue. The couple will reside on Stoneham Road Worcester after a trip to Washington DC.
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Maynard
Anna‘. Kozak
Fannie Kozak
Elm Street
David McKendrick Steele
James Steele Sr
Summer Street
Auburn
Charles A. Fisher
Worcester
Anna Zimmerman
Brookline
Washington D. C
Stoneham Road
Card of Thanks for kindness during bereavement
The Hasthope and Brown families express heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for support after their loss. Special thanks are given to Dr. R. E. Hooper and to Rev. Halsey I. Andrews for help and encouragement in darkest hours.
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R. E. Hooper
Halsey I. Andrews
Albert Hasthope
George Brown
Red Cross Roll Call Opens Armistice Day in Maynard
The Maynard Red Cross Roll Call begins Armistice Day and runs through Thanksgiving Day. Mrs. James Mahoney chairs the Maynard unit with Mrs. Walter Deniston as Roll Call chair and Sidney E. McCleary as treasurer. Mrs. Grace Tucker leads the production effort as volunteers knit mittens and socks for Europe.
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Red Cross
Maynard
James Mahoney
Maynard Red Cross
Walter Deniston
Sidney E. McCleary
The
Assabet Institution
Grace Tucker
Europe
Tucker
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Tax & Vacation Club
Middlesex Institution
Massachusetts
American Express Travelers
Smith Brothers
Smith Bros
Trao
Bedford
Saviny and Commission
Windsor Hotel
Marlboro
Maine
United Co-operative Society
Main ST
Waltham ST. Maynard
Maynard, Mass
Bancroft School
Fenn
Porter
John H. Whitney
Belknap Street
Emerson Hospital
Concord Grangers
Elks Upper Hall
Rothwell N. MacRae
Edward P. Daniels
Our
Kenneth D. Robertson, Jr
Johnson
Garland
G. Gardiner Cook
Garland Road
Augustine
Melanson
Newelt Road
Nova Scotia
Winslow J. Damon
Main Street
Grand Commandery of the
Knights Templars
Bill Condon
Washington, D. C
Concord Lodge of Elks
B. P. O. i. Hall
Francs J. Dee
Willow Rebekah Lodge
Odd Pellows Hall
Hather Nolan
Noble Grand
Franklin White
Harvey Wheeler
Lexington
Concord-Lincoln
Boy Scouts
Peter M Bulkeley School
Fred T. Boyd
Henry W. Schreiber, Jr
Sachem Council
Concord Country Club
Charles B. Johnson
Hubert M. Wardwell
Pliny Jewell, Jr
Ralph Holden
Wildiaim Faversham
Danforth W. Comas, Sr
Russell Robb
Joseph Conquest
West Acton
Conquest
Emily Soubosky
Graniteville
Wilder X. Macurda
Optometrist
Nason St
Tel
Frank
Mann Taxi Service
Gray & White
Glenwood Combination
Tel. Maynard
First Church OF Christ, Scientist, Concord
South Acton
Dodge Guy
Dennis Morgan
Morgan
George Torus
Tobias
Ray
Enright
Warner Bros. Bros
Barcy Trivers
Bertram Milhowmer
CE Academy
Karl Brown
David Silver-hein
D. Ross Lederman
George Howes
St. Bridget’s
Anna Kozak
David Steele
Florence
Goncord
Tom Lindsay
Weston Music Company
Walden Street
Green Mountain
Visocchi Farm
Land Court
East St. Tel
AME
Mira
Rodgers and Hart
George Abbott
Patel
Lucille Ball
Richard Ann Miller
Eddie Frances Arnaz li
Harry E. Edington
London
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Devon Dee
Pertussin
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