Acton A party joins fall rail trip through Berkshires to Mechanicville
Concord and Acton members joined a railroad enthusiasts trip last Sunday with 12 cars carrying 783 passengers. The group toured the Berkshires ending in Mechanicville New York. Attendees included participants from Acton and East Acton and a post nuptial shower for Mrs George W Forten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Acton
Berkshires
Mechanicville
N. Y
George W. Forten
Charlotte Ward
East Acton
Stow Grange Fair Showcased Largest Exhibit Yet
The Stow Grange Fair under chairman Stanley Stephen son drew large crowds as 4H clubs displayed crops, crafts, and a miniature farm scene. Exhibits by Needles Eye Clothing Club, 4H Extension Service, and local youth highlighted prizes in vegetables, flowers, canning, and crocheted afghans. A turkey supper fed over 100 patrons and evening dancing followed with music provided by Mrs. Annie Wom.
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Stow
Stow Grange
Cette
Stanley Stephenson
Anna Albert
Louise Laurence
Loretta Goucher
Mary Malta
Alice Yu Fi
Stance
Helenetto
Puffer
Maynard
Acton
Camp Middlesex
Ashby
Label Club
Johnny Rich
Reba Wood
Carl Lund
A. P. Smith
Mary Warren
Marguerite Smith
William Newsham, Jr
Annie Wood
Arthur Trefry
William Trumpett
Arthur Trefy
Reba
John Curran
Holliston
Grange
Annie Wom
Wetherbee FamilyMotor Trip and Local Meetings in Stow
Mr and Mrs Clarence A Wetherbee Jr of Gleasondale Stow are on a motor trip to California to visit brother Clifford Wetherbee and family. Wetherbee Sr takes six weeks vacation from Lovell Bus. The Sewing Circle of the First Parish Unitarian Church meets Thursday afternoon in the church vestry to plan the annual Harvest Supper on October 6. Stow Warren Wheeler Wetherbee Post 272 American Legion holds meeting October 4 at the Town Hall with officer elections. Union Evangelical Church Service Club meets October 4 at the president’s home and plans a food sale on October 12 at Union Churely lawn. Stow Garden Club hosts regular meeting October 13 at Mrs Earle N Criesler’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Wetherbee Jr
Gleasondale
Stow
Mond
California
Clifford Wetbe
Mr Wetherbee
Lovell
First Parish Unitarian
Warren Wheeler Wetherbee
American Legion
Stow Town Hall
Union Evangelical Church
Florence Mackie
Great Road
Union Churely
Stow Garden Club
Earle N. Crysler
Lake Booon
Died in Foxboro Ellen Perkins noted as local principal
Mrs Ellen Perkins principal of Pilot Grove school died Friday evening in Foxboro after her father Samuel Law who had been ill worsened and died Saturday. Law born in Duckinfield England lived in Foxboro many years with seven children and ten grandchildren. Funeral services by Rev Miller at South Foxboro Union Chapel and interment in Rockhill cemetery Foxboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Perkins
Pilot Grove
Samuel Law
Foxboro
Duckinfield
England
Stow
Harper
Holyoke
Philip Hawley
Norwood
Albert Lehan
Mansfield
Carl Anderson
Stirlington
New Jersey
William Law
George Law
Miller
South Foxboro
Union Chapel
Rockhill Cemetery
Substitute fills in at Pilot Grove school for absent teacher
Mrs Christine Hunter of Gleasondale Road substituted for Mrs Perkins at Pilot Grove school during her absence. John Perttula, 64 of Red Acre Road, suffered a late Tuesday afternoon incident in the yard at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Hunter
Gleasondale Road
Perkins
Pilot ‘Grove School
John Perttula
Red Acre Road
Clinton Bride Weds Stow Groom In Simple Home Ceremony
Miss Phoebe Prior daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Prior of Clinton and Jacob Erkkinen son of Mrs Matilda Erkkinen of Stow were married Friday evening September 24 at the home of Rev Donald B Wermouth in Clinton. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Wilfred Pekkala. The couple will reside in Hudson after a trip to the White Mountains.
Mrs Hephzibah Swaney Stow Funeral Services Held
Funeral services for Mrs Hephzibah Swaney were held Monday at 2 PM at Merrill Funeral Home Hud son. She died Friday in Worcester after a long illness and is survived by her husband Robert Clayton Swaney of Gleasondale road Gleasondale a son Carroll Swaney of Newton three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial followed in Brookside Cemetery Stow with arrangements by Merrill Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Swaney
Stow
Merrill Funeral Home
Pleasant Street
Hudson
Hephzibah
Carroll Swaney
Newton
Swaney
Gleasondale
New Arrival Holly Barbara Smith Born in Marlboro Hospital
Mr and Mrs David Warren Smith of Lake Boon Stow welcome their first child a six pound twelve ounce daughter born Monday September 27 at Marlboro hospital. She is named Holly Barbara Smith. Grandparents are Mrs L F Holly of Madison NJ and Mr and Mrs Charles Warren Smith of Great Falls Stow with great grandmother Mrs Henry P Smith of Stow Center.
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Stow
David Warren ‘Smith
Lake Boon
Marlboro Hospital
Holly Barbara Smith
L. F. Holly
Madison
New Jersey
Charles Warren Smith
Great & F Stow
Great Grand-Paint
Garden Club Plans October Meeting at Russell House
Sudbury garden group awaits the October 4 luncheon at the Russell House in Lexington for the annual meeting and officer elections for 1948-49. William Palmer, East Hampton resident, wins top scholastic honors and will enter Yale next fall.
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Garden Club
Russell House
Lexington
William Palmer
Williston School
East Hampton
Mass
Yale
Return to College Sudbury Students Pursue Further Education
Sudbury residents resume studies at colleges and universities across the region. William Hall William Titus and John Gaughan attend Suffolk University Nancy Poole joins Pembroke College Joan Fairbank enters University of Vermont Lois Stiles Edgerly returns to Leslie College Ralph Hawes begins in Cornell Agricultural School Robert Jenkins plans Northeastern University in November John Raynor studies Chauncy Hall School Jack Bradshaw attends Huntington School for Boys Robert Tulis enters Northeast University William Edgerly a senior at MIT Charles G Caruthers returns to Wesleyan Betsy Jud and Gwenyth Piper Ann Gardner Peggy Johnson back at Concord Academy Barbara Giles enters Boston University Nurses Training.
Protest Overhead Power Lines Sparks Local Action
Sudbury and nearby property owners protest Boston Company overhead lines arguing disregard for community welfare. Wayland Homeowners Association leads demand to bury lines underground as selectmen and planning boards ignore protests.
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Sudbury
Lincoln
Wayland
Boston Company
Wayland Homeowners
Visitors and Homecomings Highlight Local Notes
Mrs Robert Brown of Kentville Nova Scotia visits Mrs George J Raymond while Mrs Brown, a frequent Sudbury visitor, is greeted by friends. Mr and Mrs Rene de Russy and daughter Virg are guests of the Haro family. Mrs Walter E Piper returns from Englewood Beach West Yarmouth Mass. The Concord Road John Citrino property sold for Sagatori family to use year round.
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Robert. Brown
Kentville
Nova Scotia
George J. Raymond
Brown
Sudbury
Rene .de Russy
Virg
Haro
Walter E. Piper
Englewood Beach
West Yarmouth, Mass
John Citrino
Concord Road
Sagatori
William A Lockhart Sudbury garage owner dies at 74
Sudbury resident and Hub Repair Shop owner William A Lockhart died suddenly at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital on September 22. He owned a garage for over 30 years and was known for helping people of all races. Survived by four sons Earl of Boston William of Sudbury Bertram E and Chester of Sudbury.
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Sudbury
William A. Lockhart
Peter Bent
Brigham Hospital
Earl Lockhart
Boston
Bertram E and
Chester Lockhart
Firemen and Police to Sponsor Joint Whist Party
At the Stow Town hall meeting the Firemen and Police Association agreed to sponsor a joint whist party on Wednesday evening November 17. They also completed plans for the annual banquet to be held at Stow Town hall on Monday evening October 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stow
Firemen’s Association
Stow Town ‘Hall
Firemen and Police Association
Stow Town Hall
Harvest Fair at Sudbury First Parish on Columbus Day
The Harvest Fair and Harvest Dinner return to Sudbury October 12 at First Parish Church and Town Hall. Visitors from town and neighboring areas sample foods jams jellies and crafts made by church members while the Sudbury Grange serves dinner from 11:30 am to 1 pm creating an Old Home Day atmosphere in the Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Church Alliance
Sudbury Grange
First Steamboat From Pittsburgh Reaches New Orleans
The New Orleans, a steamboat built by Robert Fulton, became the first vessel to travel from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, marking a milestone in river navigation.
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New Orleans
Robert Fulton
Pittsburgh
Acton Crossing Tug Binds Freight Train Capes
Accident report details a derailment near Acton involving a freight train identified as Tuc del T. The train car fret held up twenty feet as crews responded to the crossing incident and a local worker named Louis Leveron was injured.
Sudbury Congregational to Hold Picnic on Hill Road
Town records note a church gathering at Newton painting stand and Hill Road site where members and guests, including Mrs Bayes, planned a picnic recently. The event followed a period of growth with new members joining during a sunny Wednesday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudhi Lyne Maribor
Hall
F Kelsol
Newton
Standpf Man
Choi Sudbury
Stengel Family Announces Daughter's Engagement
Mr and Mrs bury of York announce the engagement of their daughter Thut J. Stengal of Long Island. No Stengel served in World War II and both families have planned a college in New.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bury
York
Delegates Attend Republican Convention Weekend in Ba Day
Mrs Edward Alan and Mrs Locke head to the Ba Day convention with Mr and Mrs and a daughter joining from Cleveland Ohio for the weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baday
Edward Alan E, Tuttle Locke
Cleveland, Ohio
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Toda
Jane Parker
Vermont Delight
del Rich Parkay
Mrs. Filberts
IRIL
St Super Markets
John Haddock
Cap'n John
Ee Sale
Ann Page
Macaroni
Swift
Divanola Suites
Peewee
Aia 3
ABC
Eee
Ieces
Simmons Innerspring
Alexander - Smith
Grange Fair AE Stow
Stow' sSeange
Clinton
Meélyin Guptill
John Bete
Springfield
Mrs. Boylston Green
Vermont
Ralph L. Morse
Carlisle
Alfred Gardner
Marblehead
Charles Smith
Marion, Mass
William C. Lockhart
Fluffy
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