HINCORD OBSERVES 606TH ANNIVERSARY AT ANTIQUARIAN HOUSE
The Concord Antiquarian Society marked its 606th anniversary with a formal tea and reception at the Antiquarian House. Officers Allen French and Henry F. Smith led the event, assisted by committee members and a group of costumed younger Concord residents who served guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buc Andy
Concorn Antiquarian
Allan
French
Bygrave
Hensh
David A
Edward P. Daniels
Harry B. Little
John Bes
Theodore L
Legion Election At Quimby Post A L Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting of Quimby Post A L the officers were elected to succeed the retiring Dr O I Other officers included Montagne Cornelius adjutant and Sawyer commander Prendergast to lead the executive committee. Installation planned at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Os Quimby
A. L
Prendergast
O. I
Wecutive Committee
Cers
Daniel of
Woburn
Pajama Party at Maynard Grange Hall
A pajama party at Maynard Grange Hall featured costume prizes as attendees arrived in varied outfits. Grace and Alma Norman were named prize winners amid scenes of games, performances, and a program of activities. The event included member applications and efforts by officers tied to Berlin and Lexington Granges.
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Maynard Grange
Grace 7
Alma Norman
Berlin
Maynard
Edmund Whitney
Ymard Grange
Lexington Grange
Maynard Chorus
Stoneham
Woman 10 Be Speaker at Missionary Meeting
Miss Alice P Adams Japah to speak at the first Fall meeting of the nation of Manworth South Sudbury. Meeting at Mrs John C Hall on D Road at 3:80 PM Thursday September 24. Mrs Fred Edwardson plans a motor trip through the mountains over the holiday from Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice P. Adams Japah
Fred Edwardson
Copecticut
Ancestors Sunday Observed at Sudbury Meeting House
The annual Ancestors Sunday is set for September 20 at 2 p.m. at the First Parish Meeting House in Sudbury with a prior 11 a.m. box lunch under trees or in the vestry. An organ recital by Edward W. Flint of Lincoln will follow, featuring a historic Arbella model and other items on view after the recital.
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Ancestors
Sudbury
Selby
Ancestor
Edward W. Flint
Lincoln
Arbella Joaned
Watertown
West Acton Notes Scout Start and Club Preparations
Miss Rena Mason steps down from her post due to poor health and rests at the Green home. An West Acton Woman's Club executive meeting was held at Mrs. Josephine Sebastian's home. Scouts opened the season with a meeting and a Weenie Roast planned for Wednesday at 6 30 PM. Visitors Edgar Hall and Mrs. Alice Carlisle arrive from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Mason
Green
West Acton
Arlington Street
W. J. Costello
Maine
New Hampshire
New York
Vermont
Canada
Edgar. Hall
Alice Carlisle
Marriage Intention Filings In Maynard Town Clerk Office
Notices show Edith Louise Perkins and William Edward King. Broak awaka and Julius Dutxowsky. Nellie Razourk and Habib Joseph, all filing intentions in Maynard. Names include residents from Harvard Grayton Perkins Pow der Mill road Newmarket NH Main street Maynard Aston Street and 3? Aston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Edith Louise Perkins
Harvard
Grayton Perkins
This Town
William Edward King
Thomas Kine
Former Pastor Delivers Address at Masonic Lodge Meeting
Rev William Boicourt of Shirley spoke at the Charles A Welch lodge A F and A M annual meeting held at Masonic hall. Rev David Hickland of Blue Hill Maine also gave an address. Gavin A Taylor was elected master with Lowden senior warden and Merriam junior warden. Life membership certificates were awarded and a supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Welch
Masonic Hall
David Hickland
Blue’ Hill
Maine
Alexander Hickland
Gavin A. Taylor
Thero. Lowden
Harold A. Merriam
Merton Merrick
Gavin Taylor Sr
Churches Meet to Plan Federation Effort
A meeting of Universalist and Congregational churches at the Universalist church in South Acton-A on Friday evening September 41 featured Drs Goons MacArthur and Page outlining federation methods. Questions followed, giving members a clear sense of next steps to organize a federated church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Universalist
Drs. Goons
MacArthur
Page
Will Study for Priesthood Farewell Mentioned
Maynard Albert Fairbanks son of Mr and Mrs Albert Fairbanks Pleasant Street will enter St Jobs Seminary on Sept 24 to study for the priesthood. Local friends plan a farewell party at the rooms next Monday evening. Donations may be sent to Ruth Bradley committee chairwoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Albert Fairbanks
Pleasant Street
St. Jobs Seminary
Ruth Bradley
Acton High School Faculty and New Teachers
Acton High School lists faculty led by John F. Hough with Henry Hopkinson as assistant. Teachers include Barbara Douglass in Latin French and English, Robert Dolan English French and Athletics, Elsie Bixby commercial subjects, Walter Holt science and mathematics, Edith Ames domestic arts and typewriting, and 8th and 7th grade instructors Mary Stolte and Marion Towne. New teachers are Mise Barspara Douglass from the University of Vermont 1931 and Mary Stolte, Middlebury 1931 graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High School
John F. Hough
Henry Hopkinson
Barbara Douglass
Robert Dolan
Elsie Bixby
Walter Holt
Edith Ames
Mary Stolte
Marion Towne
Margaret Boornagian
Local Birds Race Pigeons Run From Greek to Home Loft
Homing pigeons from the lofts of Michael Towler Tom Taylor Joe Roel and Alex Soroka competed in a race from Greek to home lofts on Saturday under the MarThorp-H Homing Pigeon club. Towler finished second, Taylor close behind in third, with Joe Roel and Alex Soroka also posting times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Towler
Tom’ Taylor
Joe Roel
Alex Soroka
Marthorp-H
Towler Aird
Taylor
Joe Doel
Acton Fair Heads Into Fifteenth Annual Event
The Acton Agricultural association presents its 15th annual fair on September 18 and 19 at the Acton town hall and grounds. Clarence N. Goward, president in 1920-21 and 1928, is again leading the effort. Highlights include a doll show, new exhibits in the upper hall, a mercantile building, a junior department, and a grand fireworks display after a midway opens for business, with bands performing Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Agricultural Association
Acton
Clarence N. Goward
Acton Grangé Ch
Ent
Ac‘ton
Teddy Beers
Peter
Maynard Hosts First Tall Festival By Young Cooperators League
The weekend gathering at Vose’s grounds drew delegates from New England New York and New Jersey for talks music vocal and instrumental performances and athletic events. Ernest Jarvi Maynard won the three event total 244 points with Johnny Neilson Quincy close behind. other winners included Sjoblen Maynard Fiigard Maynard Wickey Maynard and a Fitchburg led relay team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Young Cooperators League
Vose
New England
New York
New Jersey
William Ross
M. Niskanen
Helen Mary
Sirkka Lehtinen
Hino Kauppinen
Avid Saari
L. Myokainen
K. Niskanen
R. Hélin
Ernest Jarvi
Johnny Neilson
Quincy
Teitinen
Jarvi
Fiigard
Neilson
Sjoblen
Lulja
Peabody
Tuikka
Wickey
Korpela
Hipakka
Fitchburg
Allen and Moyle Safe on Pacific Island
A message to the Navy Department says fliers Allen and Moyle, known as the Pacific Coast duo, are safe on an uninhabited Pacific island. The intercepted radio message, signed Allen and Moyle, was cited by INS from Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Seattle
Wash
INS
Pacific Coast
Allen
Moyle
Jost
Pacific
Navy Department
Department
U. S. Burait
Allen and
Many Lodges to Exhibit Grange Products at Acton Fair
Mrs. Levy W. Perkins chairs the Grange Exhibit Committee for the Acton Agricultural Fair set for September 18 and 19. Twelve Granges will display exhibits with fifteen more expected. Also notes Wilho Fingard's emergence as a top sophomore prospect on the Mass State College football squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy W. Perkins
Acton
Wilho Fingard
Mass State
Wilho
Mark Thoreau Hut Site With Four Granite Posts
Concord authorities mark the exact spot of Henry David Thoreau’s hut above Walden Pond with four granite posts. Raymond Emerson provided the markers, set under University of North Carolina expert Prof Raymond Adams supervision to indicate hut size 10 by 15 feet and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Walden Pound
Henry David Thoreau
Raymond Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Phil i
Raymond’ Adams
University
North Carolina
Thoreau
Barn Struck by Lightning Is Total Loss in Acton
A large barn owned by Everett Sanborn was hit by lightning during yesterday's storm and caught fire instantly. It stored hay, farm tools, and a horse was severely burned and likely to be euthanized. The fire department saved the house and other buildings. the Sanders family thanks the firemen publicly through the Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Everett Sanborn
Acton
Sanders
Maynard Woman's Club Adds New Members at Meeting
At a Maynard Executive Board gathering hosted by president Mrs John Taylor the club elected new members including Mrs Mildred Palmer Mrs Gertrude Deane Mrs Leonora Kee e and others. A luncheon at Home Craft Demonstration Shop in Boston followed with a short food products lecture and bridge whist won by Mrs Grace Merrick and consolation to Mrs Mary Maton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Archer
Dorothy Hamlin
Gertrude Holt
Home Craft Demonstration
Boyls
Street
Boston
Bridge Whist
Grace Merrick
Mary Maton
Margaret Parker
Maynard Woman's Club
Maynard High Sees Record 469 Enrolled in 1969 Class
The Maynard high school reports 469 total students with 148 freshmen 123 sophomores 109 juniors 85 seniors and 4 post graduates. The football squad is the largest in years with keen competition for every position as interclass football practice begins next week under director Reginald Sawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard High School
Keer
Reginald Sawyer
Here to Hollywood proves big attraction to man
Maynard Here to Hollywood a two act musical comedy given under the auspices of Frank J. DeMars Unit No 285 American Legion was praised as one of the best amateur shows by local talent. The Wedding of the Little Doll sung by fifty first and second graders drew equal praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Hollywood
Frank J. DeMars
American Legion
Helen Statge
Mildred Morgan
Ma Baxter
Pa Baxter
Robert Lester
Julia White
Patsy Baxter
Patricia Higgins
Marjorie Baxter
Jack Johnston
Clem Traveller
Patey
Mary B. Kelley
Lou Hila i
the Maid
Joe Cleary
Byron Fordyce
Laurel
Walte’ Fairbanks
W&l
Gyp McCle Key
Vic Salloway
King le Me Bethne
Fendola
van Dever
Corinthian Lodge Elects Officers at Concord Meeting
The annual Corinthian Lodge A F and A M meeting in Concord held at Masonic Temple Monday elected Worshipful Master Robert F. Charles and 12 officers including Philip Holden Senior Warden and William Davis Junior Warden. A memorial for James F. Shattuck was held with Alfred Stone chaplain and Edward Caiger at the pine. The slate was installed by Rt. Warren Goddard with Winslow Damon assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Corinthian Lodge
Masonic Temple
Sherman ‘Blair
James F. Shattuck
Alfred W. Stone
Edward B. Caiger
the Pine
Middlesex Insurance Co
War
G. Sherman Blair
Eliot R. Howard
Robert F. Charles
So. Acton
Philip C. Holden
Brookline
William H. Davis
Lincoln
Wells A. Hall
Will A. Charles
South Acton
Alfred D. Stone
West Concord
William “B. J. Graham
Ralph Hemenway
Edmund H. Campbell
John Anderson
Benjamin
Clark
Edward B. Calger
Rt. War
Warren B. Goddard
Winslow J. Damon
Sudbury Men's Club Executive Committee Plans Fall Winter
Sudbury Men's Club held a Friday night executive meeting at president EF Norman Bowry's home. Appointments were made for program social and refreshments. September meeting was postponed from the third to the fourth Thursday shifting the first fall meeting to Friday September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury Men's Club
Sudbury _Men’s Club
Norman Bowry
Albert B. Reynolds
Socia
Joseph C. Way
Irving ‘Richardson
Mak'ng
West Concord Club Calendar Changes and Meeting Highlights
The West Concord club met at Fellows Hall with President Mrs. FP Commonwealth Ave. Presiding, members approved moving the Nov 6 meetings to Nov 5. Mrs. T Blood presented an outline for the coming season. A four hour gathering featured Mrs. Pringle’s flower garden view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Man
Commonwealth Ave
Club
I Fellows Hall
T. Blood
Man of the
White Family Reunion at Lake Boon in Maynard
The White family gathering at Lake Boon Maynard drew over 100 relatives with basket lunches games and entertainment. John R Hu of Charlestown was elected president Mary Flavin of Concord recorded the meeting and Kerrigan Hudson and Walter Sheridan served in officers. An all day sports program and prize awards followed with the Middlesex League Sportsmen's Clubs planning a September 26 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
I Boon
Middlesex Leagu
Maynard Rod and Guns
A Fletcher
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Hincord
Iquarian Society
Allen French
Ff Legion
Dergast Bbaward
L Clark
Aga District
William Hayee
Grange Hall
Masonic Lodge
William Boicourt
Shirley
Union Congregational Church
Acton Agricultural Asso
Middlesex
Concord Church
James B. Flaws
Homemakers
Truman Carew
Mark
Thoreau Hut
Miss
Helen Stirgen
Lucky Star
Patsy
Clea
Fiest
Lou Eila
Fordyce
Feist
Marjorie
Mike
Lou Ella
Horace
Stars of Hollywood
Gilie Sunny Days
Ruth Torin Barton
Sans Rite
Mary Frazi
Ruth Hull
Phing Stuka
EY Koston
Eabeth Tobin
Mary Cheney
Donahue
Adeline Imbimbo
Sullivan
Mary Downey
On Reid
Dorothy Sluyski
Mary Yatkiewer
Ruth Boothroyd
Helen Tobin
Marion Ledgard
Apne
Lows
Julius Melewski
Phillip Taylor
Victor Pozerycki
Edward NW
John Malcolm
Francis R James Malcolm
Mddie Ie
Mra Mat Neen
Nanny Bellp Seeley
Belt
Arthur ’ Svihman
Daniel Dudewiski
Arthur Toreph
Gerald Saldine
Susitary Nivela
R. F. Charles Heads
Lake Boon
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