Bedford Fair Prize Winners and Committee Recap
The Church of Iford hosted its one day Bedford Fair on September 1 with a full program for all ages. Organizers led by chair Pike and secretary Ruth oversaw booths games and food stands while Mrs Atwood and Mrs Reed Webber headed volunteers for crafts, candy, aprons, and white elephant items. A Mother Goose table for children ran alongside an ice cream parlor and a large home cooked turkey supper feeding about 250 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of
Iford
Donald McCrone
Earl Sparks
Candy
Charles S. Hume
Walter Swanson
Ralph Thompson
Mildred P. Arnold
Ethel I. Thresher
Gordon Mahony
Alfred H. Webber
George D. Fraser
Howard Ryan
Julia
Laws
Elizab Winchenbaugh
Hare Jenkins
Walter F. Fitch
Lois Jenkins
Earl S. Atwood
Francis Lord
William.g. Rice
White Elephant
Bernard Pond
Russell Lee
Edwin P. Bradford
S. Garments
Charles Cole
Charls Hammond
Roderick R.elliott
Arnold Laffin
William R. Greer
William A. Rowse
Thomas Johnston
Robert D. Macdonald
Bafia Club
Richard W. Thompson
Frank W. Thompson
John Powers
Raymord Scheublin
Frederick Whitley
Everet
John F. Brown
James Joyce
C. Rogers’ Lord
Jamison R. Harrison
Earl Voigt
John L. Jewett
Great Road
Julia E. Laws
Irvin‘ M. Puffer
Ruth M. Livermore
Roderick McLean
MacLean
Herbert
Community Fair At Lexington Church Raises Funds
A Lexington church fair featured home made apple pies baked by several women and a dinner served by church members and Christian Endeavor waitresses. The Lexington Band concert drew a rain soaked crowd, but proceeds go to expand Sunday School space as enrollment grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert @hurber
Emma’ Gilman
Alden ‘W. Webber
Norval Manners
The
Christian Endeavor
Gail Brolin
Joan Lord
Betty Cole
Diana Cole
Thelma, Mathers
Linda ‘Joyce
Carolyn Ingalls
Frances
Flannery
Beverly Robinson
Lexington
Omeward
Squeaky the Duck Returns to School After Missing
In Bennington Vermont the educated duck Squeaky returns to the Cora B Whitney school this fall after a summer disappearance. A man who paid two strangers two dollars for the bird gave it to 9 year old Bryant Elwell following the child’s search for its lost classmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
U.P
Poholar
Mary
Cora B. Whitney
Bryant Elwell
Day of Conference Planned by Marlboro Catholics
Plans for an Area Day of Conference in Marlboro on Saturday October 13 under Archbishop Richard J. Cushing and Father John J. Phelan promise sessions on The Catholic Family. The event opens with Pontifical Mass, includes conferences and a luncheon at Immaculate Conception School, followed by a panel discussion and Benediction. Elizabeth Grogan chairs with delegates from Marlboro Hudson South Acton Maynard Framingham and Saxonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Richard J. Cushing
John J. Phelan
Immaculate Conception
League of Catholic Women
Cushing
Immaculate Conception School
Elizabeth Grogan
Hudson
South Acton
Maynard
Saxonville
Henry M. Stewart
Carl Beauregard, Sr
Louis P. Drie
Ruth Dougas
Local Man Grows 43-Pound Italian Blue Hubbard Squash
Marlboro resident Michael DiBuono at 35 Liberty Street grew a 43 pound Italian Blue Hubbard squash from seeds sent from Italy and displayed it at the Marlboro Food Store. He also harvested a 19 and a half pound squash of the same variety, noting it is his first time raising this type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Michael DiBuono
Liberty Street
Main Street
DiBuono
Italy
Hubbard
Marlboro Food Store
Modern U S bathroom flown to Ibn Saud of Arabia
A modernistic U S bathroom cost $15,000 and was flown to Ibn Saud of Arabia. The remark notes foreigners may view Americans as crazy yet admire our bathtubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Ibn Saud
Arabia
Pewter Shop in Rockport Built on Determination to Do Well
Harriet B. Blackburn profiles Lewis and Blanche Whitney owners of the Pewter Shop in Rockport Massachusetts. The piece traces their years of craft, training in Boston, initial sales efforts, and growth from a 10 by 12 foot workspace to a seaside showroom while detailing their debt‑free philosophy and evolving use of materials including pewter aluminum and glass. The story notes their role in Bearskin Neck and the Pewter Shop’s cultural ties to local landmarks and community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Rockport
Cape Ann
Blanche
Lewis
Punch Bowl
Bearskin Neck
Mrs. Whitney
Whitney
Dime Store
Whitneys
Lew
Lynn
North Bennet Street
Boston
Newbury Street
Mr. Whitney
Owl
Ture
Clude
Duver
Eight year old guides Wonder Cave in Texas depth
Herbert Holland Rowland, eight, acts as a cave guide in Wonder Cave near San Marcos, descending 150 feet underground. His father H. H. Rowland maintains the cave and supports the young guide on tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Tex
U. P
Herbert Holland Rowland
Wonder Cave
Herbert
H. H.rowland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bedford Fair
Ncert
Funds Aid Church
Iroups
Fir Pike
Frederick Whhairman
Ruth
Earler
Old
William S. Atwood
Marvin L. Jamison
R. Harri- Peehard B. Herrling
Nmor
Julia E. Edward F. Pike
Abbot Reed
Earl C. Sparks
Alan D
Boston Post
ROA Wayland
Eos
Mecca
Pealers
Oburgh Paints
Maynard & Acton Oil Co. Inc
Central Street
Acton, Mass
Acton
Tudio Workshop
N Street
Istin
Alina
Harold Keizer
Academy Lane
Concord
Archbishop Cushing
League’ference For Women
William F. Macchiropodist
Walden Street
Concord Center
Joseph F. S. Sampson
Nason St
Mass
INTME
Joe's
Chelmsford Center
Christian Science
Grace Jane Noee
C. S
Chicago, Illinois
Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Massachusetts
First Church of Christ, Concord
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