Weather control and rain making in early headlines
A Washington dispatch reports government action on weather with rain making tests in Anadarko and Chickasha showing uneven results. It notes dry ice dispersal and wind effects, plus civic praise and warnings about relying on weather for broader issues and policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arko
Okla
Ree Lanai
Ariel
Chidkasha
Anadarko
Chicasha
Anadarko Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Chickasha
Anadrako
Marriage Announced Maynard Pair Wed in Sept Ceremony
Esther J and Joseph Wojtkiewicz wed at St Bridgets rectory on September 17. The couple, graduates of Maynard High, were attended by Catherine King and Stanley Wojtkiewicz. They are on a honeymoon in the White Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Casimir's Holy Name Baseball Nine
Wojtkiewicz
White Mountains
Exhibit displays dream train model by Harry B. Little
The Dream Train exhibit features Harry B. Little of Concord presenting a cardboard scale model of Pacific locomotive No. 5000 from the C. G. & P. railroad. The 4-6-2 shows authentic external parts and precise mechanisms. Tea serves 4 to 6. Boston & Maine ticketholders receive extra cake. Next week a noted merchant will headline the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Little
Pacific
Boston & Maine
Ide
Concord
Concord Chorus Opens Season with Bach Mass and Brahms Relays
The Concord chorus begins its season on October 7 offering Bach B minor Mass as much as possible with Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes during rehearsals. Leader Mrs D Ripley Gage directs all rehearsals and serves as concert accompanist. Miss Nancy Loring, a noted choral conductor, assisted last year with Brahms Requiem and shared conducting honors with Dr Archibald T Davison of Harvard at the spring concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Chorus
D. Ripley Gage
Concord Academy
Nancy Loring
Archibald T. Davison
Harvard University
W K Walters Elected in Freemason Fraternal Roles
W K Walters of Maynard has been elected to the Order of the Eastern Star and is a past master of Charles A Welch Lodge A F and AM. He previously led the Twenty Fourth Masonic District as Master of the Thirty Eighth Lodge of Instruction and now serves as Illustrious Master of Marlboro Council Royal and Select Masters. He also belongs to Trinity Commandery No. 32 Knights Templar Hudson and to Scottish Rite bodies in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Charles A. Welch Lodge
A. F
A. M
Maynard
Walters
Twenty-Fourth
Masonic
Thirty-Fighth Lodge of Instruction
Marlboro
Trinity Commandery
No. 32
Knights Templar
Hudson
Boston
Puffer Family Returns From West Coast Trip
Bedford Mrs. Irving M. Puffer and daughter Norma have returned from a trip to the west coast visiting National Parks Seattle Washington and Vancouver B C Mrs. Puffer entertained United Workers members at her Dunstable summer home on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving M. Puffer
Norma
West Coast
Seattle
Washington
Vancouver B. C
Puffer
The
United Workers
Dunstable
Rosary Circle Meets at Mrs Mansfield Home
The Mission Rosary Circle of St. Michael's Church met at Mrs. Margaret Mansfield's home in Shirley with twenty attendees. Mrs. Poleo chaired the business session. apron making for September benefits St. Theresa's convent. Refreshments were served. hostess duties were shared by Mrs. Mansfield and her daughter, Mrs. Carroll Morse. The next meeting is set for October 20 at Mrs. Ruth Sexsmith's home in Melrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Sexsmith
Melrose
Smithtn
Ithe Circle
Nasturtium and quinoa noted in highland farming history
The Nast is described as a peculiar food plant of dean highlands with large tubers, per the Chicago Natural History Museum. Wild and cultivated nasturtium varieties blur distinctions, while Peru grows the flower for salads or ornament. In poor soils highlands, quinoa, a relative of pigweed, supported early agriculture, and both quinoa and quinine are native to the Andes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Highlands
Chicago
Pacific
Andes
Building industry warned on substandard materials
James R. Edmunds Jr., president of the American Institute of Architects, says green lumber and substitute materials will hurt builders most. He adds the industry is not to blame for higher costs or the housing shortage, unless builders resist using subquality materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Edmunds Jr
American Institute of Architects
Edmunds
Dorothy Perkins Returns to Bridgewater Teachers College
Dorothy Perkins of Hartford street returns to Bridgewater State Teachers College for her sophomore year marking the start of a new academic term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy, Perkins
Hartford Street
Bridgewater State Teachers’ College
Mr and Mrs Harold Wellington Observe 24th Anniversary
Harold I Wellington and Dora M Wilson mark their twenty fourth wedding anniversary on September 19. Dora is daughter of Jennie B Gammon. The couple married September 19, 1923 and have a son named Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold I. Wellington
North Road
Wellington
Dora M. Wilson
Jennie B. Gammon
Norman
United Workers set November 8 for Fall Fair
The United Workers of the Church of Christ announced the annual Fall Fair for November 8 with Mrs. Edward Pike serving as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Workers of the Church of Christ
Edward Pike
Legion Installation October 2 Inducts Mrs Berry
Mrs Cecilia Berry of 9 Stowe Street was inducted as the new commander of the Concord All-Woman's Post replacing Miss Edith E Monson of 12 Derby Street West Concord. A new president of the Ladies Auxiliary will be chosen next Tuesday evening at the Veterans building to succeed Mrs Theresa Alexander of 208 Commonwealth Avenue West Concord who has led for the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W
Cecile) Berry
Stowe Street
Edith E. Monson
Derby Street
West Concord
Concord
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterana
Theresa Alexander
Commonwealth Avenue
Acton Grange Whist Held At Pederson Home
The first of five whist parties for Acton Grange was hosted by Mrs John Pederson on Newtowne road Acton Center. Ten tables played with top scores by Blanche Pederson Leo Roche Inez Peterson William Tillson James Gates John Campbell James Moody Seaward Spinney Alber W Durkee and Fannie Trenouth Consolation for Robert Bickford and Mrs William Tillson Next event set for October 2 at Mrs Pederson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Grange
Acton
John Pederson
Newtowne Road
Acton Center
Blanche Pederson
Leo B. Roche
Inez Peterson
William Tillson
James Gates
John Campbell
James Moody
Seaward Spinney Alber
W. Durkee
Fanni¢ Trenouth
Robert Bickford
Jefferson's Plan Envisions Washington DC Growth to 1000000
Jefferson, who led in town planning, believed Washington DC might grow to 100000 inhabitants in a century. The 1940 census listed its population at 663091.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Jefferson
Ints
Washing- Nee
D.C
Progressive Club Spaghetti Dinner Featured Local Talk
The Progressive Club met at the club house on Hartford street for a spaghetti dinner served by Frank Cloutier and the entertainment committee. Tony Palmeri, just returned from Italy, gave an engaging talk. Mr and Mrs Roderick D Mac Lean of Harford street enjoyed a vacation in Nova Scotia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Hartford Street
Frank Cloutier
Tony Palmeri
Italy
Roderick D. MacLean
Harford Street
Nova Scotia
Miss Florence McMahon Registers at Chandler School Boston
Miss Florence McMahon of South Road has enrolled at the Chandler Secretarial School in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence McMahon
South Road
Chandler Secretarial School
Boston
Mrs Jennie B Gammon Visits Grand Daughter in Richland City
Mrs Jennie B Gammon of Northroad is visiting her granddaughter Mrs Steadman Humphrey in Richland City Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie B. Gammon
Northroad
Steadman Humphrey
Richland City, Mich
Sunday church services announced at local parishes
Sudbury First Parish Church invites all to a 9 30 a m service led by Pastor John M Foglesong. Memorial Congregational Church reports a 11 a m service by Rev Leslie Barrett and notes an upcoming Sunday School opening with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Foglesong
Leslie Barrett
St Ann's Parish Mass Times and Annual Collection
Sudbury Wayland parish lists Sunday masses at 9 and 11 a m Holy Day masses at 6 30 and 8 a m Daily mass at 7 30 a m Sunday school after 9 o'clock mass Baptism by appointment The grand annual collection is set for Sunday October 12th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Ann’s
Sudbury - Wayland
Rally Day at Methodist Church Promises Music and Sermon
Rev Henry Leech leads Sunday worship at 9 30 am with a sermon for Rally Day followed by a Go To Church Band for the youth. Rally Day Vesper at 7 30 pm features Rev Herbert Swetnam at the piano with his wife singing. world wide communion observed on October 5 and monthly rallies planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Sudbury
Henry Leech
Herbert A. Swetnam
New England
Swetnam
Church announces Sunday service and Sunday school start
Church of Christ Congregational led by Rev. William E. Mack announces services next Sunday September 28 with a morning service at 11 00 a m The Sunday School will start next Sunday with Mrs Leila M Blake as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Congregational
William E. Mack
Leila M. Blake
First Parish Unitarian Church Service Notice
Rev Richard G G Sechrist will lead the morning service at 11 00 a m next Sunday September 28 at First Parish Unitarian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Church
Richard G G. Sechrist
St Michael's Church Masses Set for Sunday
Rev. William E. Kerrigan presides at St. Michael's Church with Masses on Sunday morning September 28 at 8:00 9:15 and 11:15 followed by Benediction and the Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Michael’s Church
William E. Kerrigan
Morning sermon at Stow Union Evangelical unveiled
Rev. James V. Miller will deliver the morning sermon at 10 45 a m at Stow Union Evangelical. Sunday school is omitted until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Evangelical Church
Stow
James V. Miller
Hartwell Skeltons Honored On Tenth Wedding Anniversary
Friends gathered at the Ham monds home on David road to honor Mr and Mrs Hartwell Skelton for their tenth wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Cole Mr and Mrs Robert R Reissle Mr and Mrs Ivan H Smith Mrs Swood Bixler and Mrs William Bailey. The couple has three children Judith Peter and Emily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell Skelton
Charles Hammond
David Road
Skelton
Charles Cole
Robert R. Reissle
Ivan H. Smith
Swood Bixler
William Bailey
Skeltons
Judith
Peter
Emily
Mr and Mrs Walter B Brolin observe eighteenth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Walter B Brolin mark their eighteenth wedding anniversary on September 21. Mrs Brolin is Florence A Perkins, daughter of Adelbert Perkins of Bacon road. They were married September 21, 1929. The couple have two daughters, Barbara and Gail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Brolin
Bacon Road
Brolin
Florence A. Perkins
Adelbert Perkins
Barbara
Gail
Sally Ann Coolidge Birthday Planned on October Second
Sally Ann Coolidge daughter of Mr and Mrs William Coolidge of Fletcher Road will celebrate her first birthday anniversary on October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Ann Coolidge
William Coolidge
Fletcher Road
Beverly Bixler Hosts Outdoor Cookout for Friends
Beverly Bixler of Burlington road entertained friends at her home with an outdoor cookout. Inclement weather sent the young party indoors for games and a social hour. Refreshments were served by her mother Mrs. Elwood Bixler and assisted by Mrs. Ivan H. Smith and Mrs. Charles Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Bixler
Burlington Road
Elwood Bixler
Ivan H. Smith
Charles Hammond
Maynard Union Congregational Church Sunday Services
Rev Norman C MacLean will lead morning worship at 8 45 with music by the church choir directed by Harold Merriam and organist Marion L Jones. Church school meets at 9 30 for older children and 10 45 for younger classes. Pilgrim Fellowship gathers at 6 30 to travel to Sudbury for fellowship with the Methodist youth. Choir rehearsal is at 7 on Wednesday. new members welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
Norman MacLean
Norman C. MacLean
Harold Merriam
Marion L. Jones
Pilgrim Fellowship
Sudbury
Chord
Finnish Evangelical Mission Congregational Church Notices
Rev Eino J Hamalainen poses mid week service at 7 30 pm with social hour. Coffee table hosted by Mr and Mrs Sulkala. Irene Hekkala sings with Mrs Anmie Lehto. Harvest and Chinese auction sale set for 7 30 pm Saturday Sept 27. Sunday school at 10 am and teachers meeting at 9 am followed by evening worship at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EV. Mission Congregational Church
Eino J. Hamalainen
Charles
Sulkala
Irene Hekkala
Anmie Lehto
St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Program and Services
Rev A H Niskanen announces a Saturday program at 7 30 p m by members born June through September with refreshments afterward English service Sunday at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 45 and Finnish service at 7 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Niskanen
St Casimir’s Church Mass Times and Sunday School Start
St Casimir’s Church on Great Road Ma will hold Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o’clock with weekday masses at 8. Confessions are on Saturday at 3 and 7. Religious instruction for high and junior high students starts next Wednesday. Sunday School begins Sunday Oct 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Casimir’s
Chu Ah Great Road
Ey A Siasblewics
Russian Orthodox Pastor Huravsky Services Schedule
Rev Anthony Huravsky of the Russian Orthodox Church announces a special service with High Mass at 9 a m on Saturday. Additional services include Friday evening at 6 39, Saturday evening at 6, Sunday 8 30 with high mass at 10 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Huravsky
St George’s Church Maynard Massachusetts Calendar
Rev Harry E Rector Edward M Green student A and Friday 4 00 p m Junior Choir rehearsal Sunday 10 45 a m Holy Communion the Rector will be the celebrant Thursday 7 00 p m Meeting of St Hildas Guild
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. George’s Church
Maynard, Machusetts
Harry E
Edward M. ‘Green
St. Hilda’s Guild
Raby Day Observed at Maynard Methodist Church
The Maynard Methodist Church plans a full rally day with a 10 a.m. Sunday School start, an 11 a.m. Rally Hour sermon by Mr. Leech on The Church of God, and a Go To Church Band formation. Youth group meetings and a month of rally services including World Wide Communion on October 5 are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Leech
Leech
Church of God
Hawaii's 1940 Population Shares Revealed
The 1940 Hawaii census shows 432,330 residents, with Japanese making up 37.3 percent, the largest share among ethnic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Church notices and Sunday service schedule items
Community notices list multiple church services with times on Sunday including 7 8 30 and 10 30. A Sunday morning gathering at 11 with a nursery available and church school sessions begin October 1 at 1 o'clock. A Young People's meeting and a square dance are announced with October activities and invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constars
John E. Wa
Wallace
Evangelical Sunday Service at 7 o'clock
Sunday gospel service scheduled by Evangelical church for 7 p.m. on a September day. The notice is brief and lists no additional events or participants.
Trinity Chuurch schedules confirmation and sermons
The notice lists Trinity Episcopal clergy and class times for several divisions. It notes a 10:00 a.m. service for primary grades at Brooks, 10:00 a.m. for intermediate and junior high, and 10:00 a.m. for university grades at the parish. It also mentions Martin and sermon and a Monday September class schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Chu Episcopal
Bradford Hasti
Martin
Rev Edward Plaii Morning Service Sermon The Spl ectus 1947
Daniels will preach a morning service at Parish Church with sermon The Spl ectus. Soloist L F to lead. Opening session and parish church activities planned in October with classes for school age through the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Plaii
Daniels
L. F
Sunday Church Activities Announced for Sept
Rev Earl K Sunday leads services with morning sermon on SSISEvO topic at 9 30 and 10 45 am church departments meet. Evening schedule includes 5 30 pm youth group and 7 pm senior pie. School age participants welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl K
Pwr
First Church of Scientis Readings and Services
Fragmentary notes describe Sunday service at 0 45 day school and meetings at 7 49 with readings from Bible passages. References to edifice and extended services, plus a message about reality and divine harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church
Wa Scientis
King James Elude
God
Dion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Concord Enterprise
Rudolph W. Currier
Main Street
Mass
R .P. O. Box
Marlborough
Massachusetts
Enterprise Press, Inc
YOO
Almanac
John Marshall
Congress
Daniel Boone
U. S. Infantry
Charles L. Lawrence
WNU
North
South America
Samson
Esther King
Joseph Wojtkiewicz
W.K. Walters
Nba
Qeech
Bedford
Rosary Circle
Henri-Chapelle Cemetery
Humans
National Guard
Churche
ST. John’s EV. Lutheran Church
Orthodox Church
W. F
Joseph
John Kerme
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!