1955 - 1959 - Middleborough Public Library

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1955 - 1959 - Middleborough Public Library
Middleboro Gazette Index: 1955-1959
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A. Gilli & Son
Asphalt driveways (ad), 06/26/1958:7
A&P Supermarket
5 Center St (ad), 04/28/1955:6
Modernized and restyled, 5 Center St (ad), 02/16/1956:6
Fred Mills completes 25 years with company, 03/22/1956:10
Manuel Medeiros a member of 25-year club, 02/28/1957:3
Abair, Elva Young
Son born, 11/17/1955:5
Abair, Warren
Plumbing and heating, Taunton St (ad), 01/27/1955:3
Skilled in heating and plumbing (p), 09/22/1955:8
Son born, 11/17/1955:5
Skilled in heating and plumbing trades, 12/01/1955:6
Skilled heating contractor (p), 06/14/1956:10
Time to have heater checked, 09/13/1956:10
Assure yourself a warm home, 12/06/1956:10
For experienced heating service (p), 05/30/1957:7
Time to have Abair check your heater, 09/19/1957:10
Top plumbing and heating specialist (p), 01/09/1958:10
For expert heating service, 03/06/1958:9
One of town's top heating and plumbing specialists (p), 06/05/1958:10
For modern plumbing needs (p), 09/25/1958:10
Opens new showroom on Taunton St, 01/01/1959:7
Well known as plumber, 03/12/1959:10
Assures expert plumbing, 06/04/1959:10
91 Taunton St (ad), 06/18/1959:2
Experienced in heating and plumbing (p), 08/06/1959:10
Call for all your plumbing needs, 10/29/1959:10
Abberley, John J.
Drive-in owner defends plan (l), 04/26/1956:1
Abbott, Mae Ward
Wed to Joseph Aldege Audette, 08/06/1959:7
Abduction
Manuel Martinez charged with abduction of 15-year-old Middleboro
girl, 01/03/1957:1
Abele, Arthur T.
Connecticut driver strikes Abele's fish truck, 08/06/1959:7
Abele, Catherine Eaton
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Abele, Richard W.
Strikes hydrant on Fairview St in icy conditions, 02/13/1958:1
Assigned to training at Fort Dix, NJ, 03/12/1959:5
Completes Signal School course at Fort Gordon, GA (p), 06/25/1959:4
Graduates from jump school, 09/24/1959:9
Abramson, Charles L.
Thomas and Abramson collide at Wareham and Wood St, 04/11/1957:2
A.C. Cosseboom Co.
Welding, blacksmithing, Pearl and North St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Specialty is iron work, 01/20/1955:10
Local shop offers valuable repair service, 03/24/1955:10
Offers expert repairs (p), 05/05/1955:10
Accidents. see also Bicycles and Bicycling - Accidents; Drowning; Falls
(accidents); Traffic Accidents
Robert Jennings suffers serious head injury working for Thomas Bros.,
05/19/1955:1
Joyce Plaskawiski's horse dents fender of Harold Carr's auto on South
Main St, 08/04/1955:4
Tractor injury sends Kenyon Pike to hospital, 08/04/1955:5
Shirley Churchill barely escapes electrocution, 08/11/1955:1
Edward Card badly burned in varnish fire at George Shaw Co.,
09/22/1955:1
Unidentified pilot and passenger crash land on Blanchard's land,
05/10/1956:1
James Churbuck's broken ankle healing nicely, 06/14/1956:7
Jean Weygand scrapes arm when thrown from pony, 06/14/1956:12
Virginia Santos sprains back when horse falls during race, 06/28/1956:6
Jesse Perkins washed overboard by huge wave while crossing
Narragansett Bay, 08/23/1956:1
Body of Jesse Perkins washes ashore at Barrington, RI, 08/30/1956:1
John Ferraguto injured when inflating tire explodes, 10/04/1956:1
Richard Picone injures eye in barn accident, 12/06/1956:8
Nathaniel Shurtleff, Jr. loses finger in freak accident, 06/20/1957:1
Accidents continued
Police Chief suggests "Thumbs Down" campaign to increase boating
safety, 06/20/1957:12
Francis Goodwin cracks vertebra in shallow dive at Long Pond,
07/18/1957:1
Diving victim off danger list, 07/25/1957:1
Injured boy receives gifts from friends (p), 08/08/1957:1
National Guard airmen unhurt as plane lands in trees here, 08/08/1957:1
Lawrence Shaw on danger list after diving accident, 08/15/1957:1
James Beattie breaks leg in playground accident, 08/29/1957:13
Thomas Kelly found lying near railroad track with broken leg,
03/13/1958:1
Clarence Churchill loses three toes to mower, 06/05/1958:1
Taunton youth hurt in odd accident, 07/03/1958:1
Six-year-old Maurice Couillard struck by air rifle pellet, 10/09/1958:1
Richard "Tiger" Allen hurt in football game against Plymouth,
10/16/1958:1
Colson and Wile killed instantly by Buddliner at Rock (p),
12/11/1958:1
Cape-bound train derails on trestle over South Main St, 01/22/1959:7
MHS freshman Teddy Deane injured in boxing class, 02/19/1959:1
Scott Record's broken leg brings fun and boredom (p), 04/16/1959:1
Crane mishap on South Main St cuts power (p), 05/28/1959:1
Pitching machine injures NY youth at Ted Williams Camp,
08/13/1959:1
Ralph Sharpe, Jr. recovering from severe burns, 08/13/1959:7
Philip White injured at Alberts Shoe Co., 08/27/1959:3
Robert Rubeski and George Bushy, Jr. injured at Rochester gunning
stand, 10/29/1959:1
Accountants and Accounting. see also Tax Preparation
Edwin Minzer, Tispaquin St (ad), 02/24/1955:7
Robert Howes named to Boston Chapter of National Association of
Cost Accountants, 04/21/1955:6
Robert Mortimer, insurance and accounting service (ad), 02/07/1957:4
Ackerly, G.A.
Meditation: Is the Public School a Religious Institution? 11/24/1955:5
Ackerly, George A.
Meditation, 02/24/1955:5, 05/26/1955:7
Meditation: The Bible and Reality, 09/20/1956:5
Meditation: A Thanksgiving Meditation, 11/22/1956:5
Meditation: The True Dignity of Man, 05/16/1957:5
Meditation: Modern Idolatry, 09/19/1957:8
Meditation: An Evening Prayer, 12/05/1957:5
Meditation: Bread and Roses, 02/06/1958:11
Sister-in-law dies in Paramus, NJ, 09/11/1958:6
North Congregational Church pastor resigns, 07/09/1959:1
Farewell party for pastor and wife, 08/13/1959:1
Couple moves to West Haven, CT, 08/27/1959:3
Ackerly, Mrs George A.
Brother dies in Pleasant Valley, CT, 10/10/1957:6
Ackerly, Mrs Wesley
Dies in Paramus, NJ, 09/11/1958:6
Actors and Acting
Arleen Hackett now resides in Lakeville, 02/23/1956:1
Arlene Hackett Husted still retains her charm, 12/24/1959:1
Adamiec, Annette Dupre
Son born, 02/24/1955:4
Adamiec, Walter
Son born, 02/24/1955:4
Adams, Abbie E.
Obituary, 07/10/1958:4
Widow of George dies at age 80, 07/10/1958:5
Adams, Achsah Ellen
Obituary, 03/01/1956:2
Wife of Arnold B. dies at age 60, 03/01/1956:5
Adams, Barbara Gaborian
Son born, 07/11/1957:5
Adams, Bob
On staff of Curtis Ford Sales (p), 08/25/1955:6
Adams, Donald
Daughter born, 03/05/1959:7
Adams, Donald L.
Files marriage intentions, 10/17/1957:8
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Adams, Faye DeMoranville
Daughter born, 03/05/1959:7
Adams, John
Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates (p),
05/09/1957:5
Adams, Lilly
Notice of tax taking, 12/03/1959:2
Adams, Lily
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Adams, Richard
Son born, 07/11/1957:5
Adaszkiewicz, Anna M.
Husband posts notice of no responsibility for wife's debts,
04/16/1959:11
Adaszkiewicz, Stanley J.
Notice of no responsibility for wife's debts, 04/16/1959:11
Addis, Alice Russell
Son born, 04/16/1959:11
Addis, Ronald
Engaged to Alice Russell, 03/27/1958:1
Son born, 04/16/1959:11
Addis, Ronald Edward
Wed to Alice Lillian Russell, 08/14/1958:8
Adesso, Paul
Hunting death case goes to grand jury, 01/02/1958:1
Adesso, Paul R.
New Bedford youth dies in hunting accident, 12/05/1957:1
Adolescents. see also Hi-Rendezvous
YMCA secretary outlines new youth program, 03/28/1957:1
Local teen center discussed at YMCA (p), 11/07/1957:13
John McDonald named to Youth Council, teens meet with selectmen,
02/12/1959:1
John McDonald seeks support for new youth group (l), 02/12/1959:1
Youth rec center creation a worthy endeavor (l), 02/12/1959:7
Youth problem discussed at YMCA meeting, 02/19/1959:1
Ralph Chartier writes in support of helping youth of community (l),
02/19/1959:7
A.M.F. gives opinion on youth center (l), 02/26/1959:9
Leo Kahian lauds selection of McDonald for youth committee (l),
03/05/1959:3
Local clubs sign to back youth council, 03/05/1959:4
Concerned mother writes about accepted practice of teens staying out
late (l), 04/16/1959:8
Adolescents - Crime
Two juveniles damage pay phone at new junior high, 03/29/1956:1
Juveniles put on probation for destruction of property, 04/05/1956:6
Eleven youths apprehended, admit local misdeeds, 05/31/1956:1
Parents of youths promise restitution to Kelley, 06/07/1956:2
Boys referred to chaplain, 06/14/1956:7
Youth admits to break-ins, 07/12/1956:5
Berserk Middleboro youth hospitalized, 08/09/1956:1
Middleboro youths placed on probation, 09/27/1956:10
Twelve-year-old committed to Youth Service Board for break-in at
Sullivan's, 10/10/1957:1
Three youths deny theft of Ernest Pratt's property, 03/27/1958:1
Judge warns three local youths to "watch step," 04/03/1958:1
Patricia Hopkins pleads guilty to being stubborn child, 04/24/1958:5
Attacked by teen-agers (l) (Allan M. Goodwin), 06/26/1958:2
Trio of juveniles suspected in series of local break-ins, 07/09/1959:1
Sixteen-year-old committed for dog killings, 07/16/1959:1
Four youths apprehended in Maxim orchard, 10/01/1959:1
Pair of youths charged with destruction of property at Dodge Saw Mill,
11/12/1959:1
Pair of youths charged with larceny of Kent Erickson's bicycle,
11/12/1959:1
Bulb thieves to pay $6.03 each for "fun," 12/31/1959:1
Adult Education
Shrub, tree, and lawn care class attracts 65 adults, 03/03/1955:1
Providence, RI man teaches comptometer operation (p), 03/24/1955:11
Evening school graduates honored, 04/14/1955:1
Evening division at MHS to include eight courses of study,
09/29/1955:1
School Committee includes outdoor courses for adults, 09/29/1955:1
Wilrene Card to tutor aliens in civic education, 10/06/1955:1
Adult Education continued
Night school in third year, enrollment good, 10/13/1955:1
Offers opportunities at little or no cost (p), 12/29/1955:4
School Committee announces part two of "Knowing the Outdoors,"
01/19/1956:1
Twenty-three adults finish workshop course, 01/26/1956:12
Teachers approved for adult courses, 03/01/1956:1
Twenty receive certificates in evening division bookkeeping,
04/12/1956:1
Hooked rug class exhibits handiwork (p), 04/26/1956:1
Night school to include shorthand class, 10/11/1956:14
Ninety-five register for evening classes, 10/18/1956:1
Sewing and other instructive courses added, 09/26/1957:1
Beginners set to start sewing projects (p), 10/31/1957:7
Offering three new courses, 10/02/1958:1
117 sign up for courses, 10/09/1958:8
Evening classes in woodworking and textile painting added,
11/06/1958:1
Enrollment in night classes at 147, 01/29/1959:1
Russian language course available, 10/01/1959:1
Registration numbers 142, 10/08/1959:1
Adultery
Francis Parker gets six months for adultery with Bertha Shaw,
03/06/1958:6
Harvewood and Slavinski charged, 03/13/1958:4
Dorothy Wrightington and John Cordeiro charged, 10/30/1958:1
Dorothy Wrightington and John Cordeiro deny charge, 12/18/1958:5
Afonso, Antonio
Wed to Winifred M. Perry, 07/02/1959:5
Africa
Anthony and Nancy Kendall Wailes move from Scotland to Southern
Rhodesia, 01/27/1955:9
Wailes stops briefly in Middleboro before moving to Southern
Rhodesia, 02/17/1955:9
Missionary couple, Mr and Mrs Dudley Kinsman, returns from Africa,
05/19/1955:4
George Shepherd, Jr. going to Algeria, 07/26/1956:3
Jerome Silva returns from Cape Verde Islands, 04/24/1958:11
Mr and Mrs John Howes present travelogue, 11/13/1958:8
Aged. see also Middleboro Housing Authority
New rules make sanatorium available to elderly for housing,
01/31/1957:11
Central Congregational to form Golden Age Club, 10/30/1958:3
Ainslie, George Edward
Obituary, 04/03/1958:6
Dies at age 79, 04/03/1958:7
Air Conditioning
Anderson Heating & Air Conditioning, 61 Cherry St (ad), 02/03/1955:2
Syd Young's Refrigeration opens at 1196 Plymouth St (ad),
12/31/1959:3
Aitken, Mary Margaret
Wed to Henry Champoux, 08/08/1957:9
A.J. Carr and Son
Tops in local builders (p), 08/16/1956:6
Repairs South Middleboro Methodist steeple (p), 11/01/1956:10
Top builders, 03/21/1957:10
Have Carr build dream home, 05/23/1957:10
Akerblom, Anna Yohanson
Files marriage intentions, 04/17/1958:7
Akers, Harold
Son born, 07/14/1955:4
Akers, Marjorie
Maid-To-Order baked goods, 54 Pearl St (ad), 10/23/1958:12
Akers, Marjorie Lynch
Son born, 07/14/1955:4
Akers, Thomas
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
Akers, Tommy
Trophies awarded to playground 1,000-point winners (p), 08/08/1957:1
Winner of Olympic events (p), 08/29/1957:4
Akins, Bette Pearce
Son born, 10/24/1957:5
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Akins, Clyde
Son born, 10/24/1957:5
Alberghini, Louis P
Inducted into armed forces, 03/07/1957:1
Alberti, Adrian
Files marriage intentions, 11/05/1959:11
Wed to Victoria A. Canova, 11/19/1959:11
Alberti, Alfred
Daughter born, 02/17/1955:4
Alberti, Doris Freeman
Daughter born, 02/17/1955:4
Alberts, Benjamin
Obituary, 02/13/1958:9
Alberts Shoe Co.
Oil vat causes blaze, 05/03/1956:3
Purchases Lobl Manufacturing Co., 09/11/1958:1
Teamsters lodge charges against shoe plant, 06/18/1959:1
Company cleared of union charge, 07/02/1959:1
Teamsters deny election delay, 07/23/1959:1
Wanted, experienced stitcher and fancy stitcher (ad), 07/23/1959:6
Wanted: experienced outside cutters and fancy stitchers (ad),
07/30/1959:3
Teamsters lose in election, 08/06/1959:1
Philip White injured at work, 08/27/1959:3
Strike shuts down production, 11/12/1959:1
Strike ends, 12/03/1959:1
Albrecht, William
Dean Shores couple married 47 years, 07/16/1959:3
Alcoholic Beverages. see also Kennedy's Package Store
Gaudette's Package Store, 439 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Selectmen permit liquor establishments to stay open on election day,
01/13/1955:10
Alcoholic Beverages - Law and Legislation
Eagles warned about illegal sales, 04/14/1955:1
Board of Health to license establishments selling methyl or wood
alcohol (ad), 01/19/1956:8
Three businesses submit license applications, 01/26/1956:7
George Powers granted liquor license for The Lodge, Inc., 02/16/1956:1
Vote" No" on all liquor questions on ballot (ad) (Middleboro Ministers'
Association), 11/01/1956:6
Vote "No" three times on liquor questions (ad) (Central Baptist
Church), 11/01/1956:12
Vote "Yes" on license issues (ad) (Middleboro District Beverage
Association), 11/01/1956:16
Middleboro businesses apply for licenses, 11/08/1956:11,
11/08/1956:12
Lakeville businesses apply for licenses, 11/22/1956:3
Lakeville business applies for license, 11/22/1956:4
Kenneth Nadeau admits to providing beer to minor, 06/06/1957:1
Nadeau placed on one year of probation, 06/13/1957:13
Lakeville selectmen revoke Alfred Crowther's liquor license,
08/08/1957:2
Building plan for Town Line Package Store and liquor license transfer
approved, 09/12/1957:1
Caswell and Petkunas caught operating open-air still (p), 09/19/1957:1
Albert Slater's license revoked, 09/19/1957:12
Complaint of still operation by Caswell and Petkunas dismissed,
09/26/1957:1
Charge of operating still asinine (l) (Brenton S. Ayers), 09/26/1957:5
Lakeville selectmen's decision to revoke Slater's license upheld by state,
10/10/1957:1
Illegal still case dismissed, 10/24/1957:1
Lakeville businesses apply for licenses, 10/24/1957:4
Middleboro businesses apply for licenses, 10/31/1957:2, 10/31/1957:3,
10/31/1957:4
License application for Middleboro, 11/07/1957:11
Two license applications for Middleboro, 11/07/1957:12
Lakeville grants licenses, 11/14/1957:1
Middleboro grants 21 liquor licenses for 1958, 11/21/1957:1
Applications submitted for liquor licenses in Lakeville, 11/21/1957:2,
11/21/1957:3
Two license applications for Middleboro, 12/19/1957:3
Vote "Yes" for licenses (ad) (Middleboro District Beverage
Association), 10/30/1958:3
Alcoholic Beverages - Law and Legislation continued
Starvish applies for license, 11/06/1958:2
Seven license applications, 11/06/1958:3
Ten license applications, 11/06/1958:4
Three license applications, 11/06/1958:5
Two license applications, 11/06/1958:7
Six license applications from Lakeville businesses, 11/13/1958:7
Two applications for seasonal license renewals in Lakeville,
03/19/1959:7
Public dancing at Aragon Cafe in violation of liquor license restrictions,
05/28/1959:7
One application for license in Lakeville, 06/18/1959:3
Two applications for licenses, 11/05/1959:2
License application, 11/05/1959:5
Nine license applications, 11/05/1959:7
Ten license applications, 11/05/1959:8
Seven applications for licenses in Lakeville, 11/12/1959:7
Town of Lakeville renews licenses, 12/17/1959:12
Alcoholics Anonymous
Middleboro group organizes, 10/25/1956:13
Alden, Alice M.
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Dies at age 88, 06/26/1958:7
Alden, Alice Morton
Obituary, 06/26/1958:3
Alden, Hope Weston
Dies at age 51, 07/21/1955:4
Obituary, 07/21/1955:10
Petition for probate of will, 08/04/1955:7
Alden, Leon
MHS 1912 baseball team that beat Brockton in no-hit, no-run game (p),
07/10/1958:10
Alden, Mrs J. Edward
94-year-old climbs three flights to vote in annual town election (p),
01/22/1959:6
Alden, Mrs Myles S.
And Percy Churbuck drop option for gas station site, 07/25/1957:7
Alden, Myles S.
Couple finds ancestor's account of 1813 naval battle on Lake Erie,
02/14/1957:2
Alden, Persis
Submits copy of resignation to Gazette (l), 01/31/1957:1
Alder, Inez B.
Former Middleboro woman retires after 31 years of service to
Nashville, TN schools, 02/24/1955:1
Guest director of Nashville, TN production of Twelfth Night (p),
04/18/1957:1
Alderman, Hilda Schultz
Daughter born, 10/01/1959:7
Alderman, William
New assistant manager at Woolworth's, 09/03/1959:5
Daughter born, 10/01/1959:7
Aldridge, Peter
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Alewives. see Herring
Alexander, J. Herbert
Fruit specialist improves berries, 07/31/1958:2
Alfred Tilton & Son
Five-room ranch for sale on Wood St (ad), 10/27/1955:5
Alger, Alice
Widow of Matthew S. dies at age 76, 07/18/1957:7
Obituary, 07/18/1957:10
Alger, Alice Souza
Daughter born, 12/01/1955:5, 10/23/1958:11
Alger, Carolyn
Engaged to John Marx, 01/27/1955:9
Alger, Carolyn C.
First grade teacher resigns to get married, 05/12/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 05/19/1955:4
Engaged to John Marx, 05/26/1955:4
Pre-nuptial party held, 06/23/1955:2
Wedding described (p), 06/30/1955:4
Wed to John Vyn Marx, 06/30/1955:5
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Alger, Elizabeth
Accepts position as matron at Taunton home for the aged, 05/12/1955:6
Alger, Fred B.
Prominent citizen dies, obituary (p), 01/10/1957:1
Petition for probate of will, 02/07/1957:8
MHS 1912 baseball team that beat Brockton in no-hit, no-run game (p),
07/10/1958:10
Middleboro High plays alumni in football circa 1913 (p), 10/08/1959:8
Alger, John
Files marriage intentions, 08/11/1955:4
Wedding described (p), 08/25/1955:2
Wed to Nancy Crapo, 08/25/1955:4
Couple resides in Cambridge, 12/29/1955:3
Daughter born, 01/16/1958:10
Alger, John R.
Passes bar exam (p), 10/04/1956:1
Alger, John Rhodolphus
Engaged to Nancy Crapo (p), 03/31/1955:1
Graduates from Harvard Law, 06/21/1956:1
Alger, Kimberly Ann
Born to Stanley F., Jr. and Alice Souza, 10/23/1958:11
Alger, Madeline Smith
Equestrians at 4th of July parade 50 years ago (p), 09/04/1958:10
Alger, Nancy Crapo
Daughter born, 01/16/1958:10
Alger, Rhodolphus
Giant boulder being moved to former site of Bates School (p),
11/10/1955:1
Alger, Rhodolphus P.
Stands in as Town Manager while Macdonald ill, 09/22/1955:1
Planning Board honors town clerk Waldo Thomas (p), 12/01/1955:1
Selectmen petition to pay Alger for time put in as acting town manager,
12/15/1955:1
Proposed pay for acting town manager nominal at $500, 12/22/1955:1
Profile of candidate for selectman (p), 01/05/1956:1
For selectman, experience counts (ad) (p), 01/12/1956:5
Foreclosure notice, 01/24/1957:2
Town honors Karyl Benson for 4-H victory (p), 01/23/1958:1
Files for removal of fellow selectman Anderson, 01/08/1959:1
To run against Anderson in recall election, 01/08/1959:1
Vote for recall and vote for Alger (ad) (p), 02/19/1959:3
Elected to Board of Selectmen (p), 02/26/1959:1
John Washburn wins special election (p), 04/16/1959:1
Ribbon-cutting at completely renovated Hughes Ford Sales (p),
06/18/1959:4
Alger, R.P.
Selectmen denounces suspension of town manager Wilson (l),
01/01/1959:1
Exchanges letters with Spencer regarding recall election (l),
02/05/1959:1
Alger, Sally
Senior at Cornell, 02/03/1955:5
Alger, Sally P.
Receives Bachelor's degree from Cornell University, 06/16/1955:1
Wedding described (p), 04/19/1956:5
Wed to John H. Browning, 04/19/1956:7
Alger, Sally Porter
Engaged to John Huntington Browning (p), 11/10/1955:1
Alger, Sarah Ford
Born to John and Nancy Crapo, 01/16/1958:10
Alger, Stanley F.
Middleboro High School 1915 baseball squad (p), 08/14/1958:12
Alger, Stanley F., Jr.
Daughter born, 12/01/1955:5
Now state registered architect, 08/02/1956:1
Opens architectural office in Osterville, 04/25/1957:1
Daughter born, 10/23/1958:11
Alger, Susan
Born to Stanley F., Jr. and Alice Souza, 12/01/1955:5
Alger Paper Box Co.
Photo of early Middleboro factory (p), 02/12/1959:12
Aliens. see Immigration and Emigration
Allan, Elmer G.
Receives keys to new Hudson Rambler sedan (p), 04/28/1955:12
Lakeville, Raynham, and Middleboro Republican town committees
meet here (p), 11/10/1955:1
YMCA forms chess club (p), 10/01/1959:5
Allan, Geraldine
Residesin Boston, 01/22/1959:3
Allan, Nell. see Allan's Trailer Park
Allan, "Tiger"
MHS wins 20-0 in Thanksgiving football trophy tussle with
Bridgewater (p), 12/04/1958:1
Allan, William
Brother-in-law dies in New Brunswick, 01/22/1959:3
Allan, William, 3rd
Allan and Costa unhurt in off-street mishap, 04/03/1958:2
Allan, William C. see also Allan's Trailer Park
Robinson and Allan collide in blowing snow, 02/20/1958:2
Allan, William C., 3rd
Accepted at Burdett Business College (p), 06/04/1959:1
Allan's Trailer Park
Bill and Nell Allan run trailer park with full facilities, 12/13/1956:16
The living is easy (p), 03/28/1957:10
Park has good facilities, 07/18/1957:9
For convenient trailer living (p), 11/14/1957:10
Has good facilities, 02/20/1958:10
Selectmen discuss upping number of trailer sites, 04/03/1958:12
Has good facilities on beautiful site, 05/01/1958:10
For convenient trailer living (p), 08/21/1958:8
Has full facilities, 11/27/1958:7
Trailer living is easy at Allan's (p), 02/12/1959:10
Has good facilities, 04/23/1959:8
Where the living is easy (p), 06/25/1959:10
Allard, Teresa
Buys delicious chicken at Moskoff's (p), 08/01/1957:8
Allen, Carolyn Jean
Engaged to Frank Rittenberry, 12/01/1955:9
Allen, Colleen
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Allen, David Scott
Born to Elliott and Sylvia, 09/29/1955:5
Allen, Dene
Daughter born, 09/08/1955:4
Son born, 05/30/1957:5
Daughter born, 11/05/1959:11
Allen, Dick
Bates basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1
Allen, Edwin
Daughter born, 08/09/1956:5
Allen, Edwin R.
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Allen, Elizabeth A.
Wed to Robert S. Hayden, 02/03/1955:4
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Allen, Elizabeth Rines
Daughter born, 08/09/1956:5
Allen, Elliot
Son born, 09/29/1955:5
Allen, Florence Simmons
Daughter born, 09/08/1955:4
Son born, 05/30/1957:5
Daughter born, 11/05/1959:11
Allen, Gertrude
Obituary, 01/10/1957:10
Allen, Leon
Odd Fellows baseball team in 1912 (p), 10/29/1959:12
Allen, Leslie
MHS 1905 basketball squad (p), 03/27/1958:8
Allen, Lester
Odd Fellows baseball team in 1912 (p), 10/29/1959:12
Allen, Luanna
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
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Allen, Richard
Richard "Tiger" Allen hurt in football game against Plymouth,
10/16/1958:1
Allen, Robert
Complainant in assault case against Arnold Silva, 03/21/1957:1
Fined $25 for disturbing the peace, 04/04/1957:1
Allen, Robert H.
On maneuvers with Marine Corps amphibious force in Caribbean,
03/15/1956:3
Due back from Caribbean training exercise, 05/03/1956:3
Allen, Sylvia
Son born, 09/29/1955:5
Allen, "Tiger"
Hi-Rendezvous committee plans first dance for youth club (p),
03/12/1959:1
MHS set for football opener at Randolph (p), 09/24/1959:1
Orange and black topple rival Wareham 18-8 (p), 10/22/1959:1
Allender, Betty Ann Derosiers
Daughter born, 03/29/1956:5
Allender, Betty Derosier
Son born, 03/31/1955:6
Allender, Edwin
Son born, 03/31/1955:6
Young's Texaco Station offers expert service (p), 11/07/1957:14
Allender, Edwin L.
Daughter born, 03/29/1956:5
Navy veteran re-enlists, 04/17/1958:5
Allen's Used Furniture Store
38 Pearl St (ad), 12/20/1956:8
Allergens
Cabot Club would eradicate ragweed here, 08/25/1955:9
Alley, Arthur
Daughter born, 03/29/1956:5
Family joins Captain in Okinawa, 06/27/1957:11
Wife Madeline joins Captain in Okinawa, 07/04/1957:6
Alley, Arthur J.
Lieutenant assigned to 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing in Okinawa,
07/12/1956:12
Family gathers for call to Japan, 03/07/1957:11
Couple return from Okinawa, Captain re-assigned to Youngstown, OH,
06/04/1959:1
Alley, John
Son born, 06/09/1955:6
Alley, John D.
Applies for position as permanent patrolman, 01/13/1955:10
Daughter born, 05/02/1957:7
Alley, Leon
Two local youths sentenced for break-ins at homes and at sewage plant,
10/31/1957:10
Alley, Madeline Panesis
Daughter born, 03/29/1956:5
Alley, Patricia Patstone
Son born, 06/09/1955:6
Daughter born, 05/02/1957:7
Allison, Cathy Dawn
Born to Edwin, 04/17/1958:3
Allison, Doris Craig
Couple purchases Plymouth St place from Richard Mortimer,
08/14/1958:7
Daughter born, 04/30/1959:11
Allison, Edwin
Daughter born, 04/17/1958:3
Couple purchases Plymouth St place from Richard Mortimer,
08/14/1958:7
Daughter born, 04/30/1959:11
Allshire, Richard M.
Obituary, 07/28/1955:7
The All-Wright Diner
Goodwin sells Charlie's Diner to Mr and Mrs Nathan Wright; renamed
The All Wright Diner, 03/03/1955:1
Open nearly 24 hours (p), 07/14/1955:8
Helen Wright sells diner to Joe Cordeiro, now Joe's Diner,
08/18/1955:1
Diner leased by Cordeiro not sold, 08/25/1955:1
The All-Wright Diner continued
Renovations underway (p), 01/05/1956:6
Features special summer foods, 06/28/1956:11
Start your day right (p), 09/27/1956:8
Always aims to please (p), 12/20/1956:9
Start your day right, 09/05/1957:10
Nourishing meals featured on menu, 10/17/1957:10
Caters to fastidious eaters (p), 02/06/1958:10
$60 stolen in break-in, 05/22/1958:1
Nourishing meals featured on menu, 07/17/1958:6
Complete meals and tasty snacks, 11/20/1958:9
Start your day right (p), 01/22/1959:10
For dining right (p), 06/04/1959:10
Popular spot in Middleboro, 07/16/1959:10
Serves substantial food (p), 12/17/1959:10
Almeida, Cheryl
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Almeida, Dennis
Daughter born, 02/02/1956:7
Almeida, Dorothy Thrasher
Son born, 12/22/1955:7
Almeida, Elaine Wilson
Daughter born, 02/02/1956:7
Almeida, Frank
Awarded National Science Foundation grant, 04/25/1957:7
Almeida, Frank R.
Replaces Toman at MHS, 08/02/1956:1
Almeida, Joseph
Son born, 12/22/1955:7
Almeida, Lorraine A.
Wed to Joseph M. Teixeira, 05/14/1959:7
Almeida, Nicholas G.
Wed to Patricia A. Howell, 02/13/1958:11, 02/20/1958:11
Almeida Bus Lines, Inc.
Selectmen decide to wait and see before granting permit, 05/29/1958:1
Selectmen delay again on Almeida Bus Line application, 06/12/1958:8
Fills gap left by Old Colony Line, 07/02/1959:1
Driver charged with traffic violations, 07/16/1959:1
Son of owner fined for traffic violation, 07/23/1959:1
Selectmen grant permits to operate new routes, 08/13/1959:1
Elbridge Brown uninjured in collision with Almeida bus, 08/20/1959:1
Bus halted by fire in motor compartment (p), 08/20/1959:11
Driver pleads not guilty, 08/27/1959:4
Bus-car crash case continued, 09/17/1959:1
Driver appeals fine, 10/08/1959:12
Alphonse, Edward F.
Fined $25 for carrying loaded gun in vehicle, 12/22/1955:3
Al's Gulf Station
86 North Main St (ad), 05/07/1959:7
Al's Motor Sales, Inc.
Group objects to Class II dealer permit, 08/22/1957:1
Alves, Elsie
Engaged to Randolph Correiro, 08/11/1955:3
Files marriage intentions, 04/26/1956:5
Wedding described, 05/03/1956:6
Wed to Randolph Carreiro, 05/03/1956:7
Alvilhiera, Frank
Wed to Norma Hamilton, 12/03/1959:8
Amano, Tokiko
Wedding described, 03/29/1956:7
Amar, Norma
Weds Richard L. Brown in Casablanca, 05/07/1959:6
Amaral (Mr)
Six-room house for sale on Everett St (ad), 11/21/1957:6
Amaral, Gilberto R.C.
Fined $15 for tailgating fire apparatus, 06/12/1958:1
Amaral, Helen L.
Files marriage intentions, 04/02/1959:11
Amaral, Helen M.
Wed to James E. Provonche, 04/16/1959:11
Amaral, Mary Ferreira
Daughter born, 08/01/1957:5, 12/17/1959:7
Amaral, Raymond
Daughter born, 08/01/1957:5, 12/17/1959:7
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Ambroult, Louis
Dies at age 82, 02/24/1955:4
Obituary, 02/24/1955:9
Petition for administration of estate, 04/14/1955:3
Ambulances. see Emergency Services
American Cancer Society
Organizes local campaign, 03/08/1956:1
George Sampson heads publicity for local drive, 03/15/1956:1
Cancer dollars are bargains; 16 local victims in past year, 03/22/1956:1
Crusade opens here (p), 03/29/1956:1
Enlists 135 to be cancer crusaders, 04/05/1956:4
East Middleboro 4-H club crusades on horseback, 04/12/1956:1
Bud Paun explains distribution of funds collected, 04/19/1956:1
Lakeville launches fund drive, 04/19/1956:6
Tops campaign goal, collects $2,588, 04/26/1956:1
Fund over the top, $3,200 now in, 05/03/1956:1
Lakeville collects $282 for crusade, 05/03/1956:12
Fifth-grade class raises $50, 06/21/1956:1
Riley to head local campaign, 04/18/1957:1
Fund receives $515 so far, 04/25/1957:1
Campaign falls short of goal, 05/02/1957:1
Students donate to fund (t), 05/30/1957:4
East Middleboro 4-H Horse Club helps with Cancer Crusade,
04/24/1958:1
4-H Flying Hooves Club assists with Cancer Crusade (p), 05/01/1958:5
Chris Filz goes house-to-house for Cancer Fund (p), 05/15/1958:9
Lakeville record hop nets $180 for fund drive (p), 08/07/1958:1
Crusade chair Melvin Thomas (p), 04/02/1959:1
Mrs Anthony Cambra heads Lakeville appeal, 04/09/1959:1
American Heart Association
Fund drive raises $1,252.34, 03/01/1956:1
Lakeville funds total $321, 03/08/1956:1
Fund total now at $1,975.49, 03/22/1956:1
Fund drive now over $2,000, 04/12/1956:1
Local chapter presents St. Luke's cardiographic test book (p),
01/03/1957:1
Local fund names campaign leaders, 01/10/1957:1
Heart fund campaign organizes in Lakeville, 01/31/1957:1
Middleboro organizes campaign, 01/31/1957:7
Heart specialist lauds heart fund (l), 02/14/1957:1
Heart Sunday climaxes 1957 campaign (t), 02/28/1957:1
Fund hits $1,432.23 (t), 03/14/1957:7
Mrs Raymond Warner named chair of drive (p), 01/09/1958:1
Lakeville officers named for appeal, 01/16/1958:1
Cub Scouts help on Heart Fund Tag Day (p), 02/20/1958:1
Heart Sunday tops last year, 02/27/1958:1
Lakeville drive raises $450, 02/27/1958:5
Final drive total $1,501.19, 04/10/1958:7
American Home Toy Parties Co.
Barbara Wood (ad), 08/02/1956:9
American Legion - Simeon L. Nickerson Post
Denounces magazine article, 03/03/1955:1
List of members eligible for 35-year award, 04/14/1955:1
Discovers long-lost document describing bravery of Simeon Nickerson,
05/12/1955:6
Distinguished Service Citation awarded posthumously, presented to
local Legion post (p), 05/26/1955:1
Underhill, Johnson, and Tomkiewicz selected to attend Boys' State,
05/26/1955:1
History of local post (p), 05/26/1955:9
Celebrates 35th anniversary on Memorial Day, 06/02/1955:1
Pictured in Memorial Day parade (p), 06/02/1955:1
Rifle and Pistol Club announce formation of Twin County Pistol
League, 06/23/1955:7
Holds annual meeting, 09/08/1955:4
Rifle and Pistol Club holds annual meeting, 09/22/1955:12
Sponsors Blue Crutch Days (p), 01/12/1956:1
Blue Crutch Day nets $216.57, 01/19/1956:1
Sponsors Robert McCrillis and John Monroe for Boys' State (p),
06/07/1956:1
Holds annual meeting, 09/06/1956:5
Rifle and Pistol Club holds annual meeting, 09/20/1956:12
McDonald, Leighton, and Butler chosen for Boys' State, 06/06/1957:1
Elect officers at annual post meeting, 09/05/1957:1
American Legion - Simeon L. Nickerson Post continued
Concession trailer aids Legion program (p), 10/31/1957:13
Cited for community service, 11/21/1957:1
Enjoys annual banquet, 03/20/1958:9
Bonnar, Swartz, and Leo chosen for Boys' State (p), 05/15/1958:1
Eddie Crouse new Legion District Vice-Commander (p), 07/10/1958:1
Rifle and Pistol Club holds annual supper, 10/02/1958:7
Invitation to all veterans to join (ad), 10/09/1958:8
Conducts annual membership drive, 11/13/1958:1
John Rockwell named to national post (p), 11/20/1958:1
MHS group named to attend Boys' State (p), 05/21/1959:1
Holds annual election, 09/10/1959:1
Wallace Savary heads Rifle and Pistol Club, 10/29/1959:12
American Legion - Simeon L. Nickerson Post, Women's Auxiliary
Sara Leonard chosen to attend Girls' State, 03/24/1955:1
Holds annual membership supper, 10/20/1955:12
Frances Petkunas selected to attend Girls' State, 05/10/1956:1
Holds annual Roll Call and Banquet, 05/24/1956:8
Seeks gifts for veterans' hospitals, 10/11/1956:1
Elaine Battis named to attend Girls' State, 03/21/1957:12
Elaine Battis chosen to attend Girls' State, 06/06/1957:1
Elaine Battis thanks auxiliary for Girls' State opportunity (l),
06/20/1957:12
Nancy Robinson named to attend Girls' State (p), 05/22/1958:1
Names Ann Freidenfeld to attend Girls' State (p), 03/19/1959:1
Explanation of Girls' State (l) (Ann Friedenfeld ), 06/18/1959:4
Holds annual roll call, 06/18/1959:4
Holds annual membership supper, 10/22/1959:5
American Railway Express
Youth admits to break-in, 07/12/1956:5
American Red Cross. see Red Cross - Middleboro Chapter
Americas
Dorothy Peterson receives letter from Middleboro couple in
Newfoundland (l) (Harriett Campbell), 01/27/1955:1
Anthony Coombs leaves on trip to Central America and Mexico,
02/03/1955:9
Assistant librarian Louise Pratt completes 4,200-mile round trip to
Florida, 04/07/1955:2
Mr and Mrs Norman DesRosiers home on visit from Alaska (p),
11/17/1955:1
Missionary Dudley Kinsman home on furlough from Brazil,
04/26/1956:5
Dudley and Dorothy Kinsman share experiences as missionaries in
Brazilian jungle (p), 11/01/1956:1
Osborne Smith family travels 11,000 miles by car through Mexico,
Canada, and 33 states, 11/15/1956:4
Account of pioneering trip to Florida from 50 years ago by John Miller,
02/06/1958:1
Early motoring days recalled by John Miller, 03/20/1958:8
Susan Arenburg to spend summer in Canal Zone, 05/29/1958:6
Norman DesRosiers writes of Alaskan adventures, 02/12/1959:7
Marsha McNeice interviews Mrs Stanley Kruszyna about her time as
teacher in Brazil (p), 10/15/1959:1
Ames, Margaret Millett
Son born, 12/13/1956:5
Ames, Robert
Son born, 12/13/1956:5, 12/20/1956:5
Ames, Steven Kent
Born to Robert, 12/20/1956:5
A.M.S., Inc.
Introducing Station No. 2, regular and high test, corner Rte 28 and
Wareham St (ad), 07/11/1957:4
Anacki, Andrew
Daughter born, 12/08/1955:7
Son born, 03/21/1957:8, 08/07/1958:6
Anacki, Anita Louise
Born to Daniel W. and Eloise Zuidema, 08/22/1957:3
Anacki, Daniel
Promoted to Lieutenant on board USS Forrestal, 08/02/1956:1
Engaged to Josephine Eloise Zuidema (p), 08/16/1956:1
Anacki, Daniel W.
Daughter born, 08/22/1957:3
Anacki, Eloise Zuidema
Daughter born, 08/22/1957:3
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Anacki, Mary
Teacher transfers from Bates School to MHS, 08/11/1955:1
Director of senior class play (p), 03/20/1958:1
Anacki, Phyllis Blanchard
Daughter born, 12/08/1955:7
Son born, 03/21/1957:8, 08/07/1958:6
Ancient Free & Accepted Order of Masons - Mayflower Lodge
New officers installed (p), 12/15/1955:2
James Kennedy receives veteran's medal, 04/11/1957:1
James Kennedy receives veteran's medal from Masons (p),
04/18/1957:4
Past Masters pictured (p), 06/06/1957:2
Organizes working and social club, 06/27/1957:1
Four local members honored for service (p), 03/12/1959:1
The Builders Club plans auction to fund new Masonic temple,
05/14/1959:1
Edwin Wilson installed as Worshipful Master (p), 09/17/1959:1
Vote for $105,000 temple on Elm St, 12/03/1959:1
Model of new temple (p), 12/10/1959:1
Anderson, Ann Whitmore
Son born, 11/26/1959:5
Anderson, Arthur
Daughter born, 06/19/1958:11
Anderson, Bertha D.
Files marriage intentions, 11/01/1956:7
Wed to John V. Souza, 11/15/1956:7
Anderson, Bob
Takes boat division of local bass tourney, 11/05/1959:4
Anderson, Burnett
Boyhood friend, Harry Saunders, visits from Alberta, Canada,
02/24/1955:4
Anderson, Burnett E.
Presents view of municipal fluoridation (l), 12/01/1955:9
Writes again on "poison" (l), 12/29/1955:4
In poetic attack on fluoridation, 01/19/1956:7
Again speaks his mind (l), 02/02/1956:1
Claims cases of toxicity (l), 02/23/1956:2
Again cries "poison" (l), 03/01/1956:10
Bachelor's Ball Committee circa 1905 (p), 11/13/1958:12
Anderson, Carol
Wedding described, 08/18/1955:5
Anderson, Charles
Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas co-sponsor minstrel show (p),
12/06/1956:8
Anderson, Charles Sumner
Obituary, 04/10/1958:7
Rockland man dies at age 74, 04/10/1958:11
Anderson, Cora
Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas co-sponsor minstrel show (p),
12/06/1956:8
Anderson, David
Notice of tax taking, 12/03/1959:2
Anderson, Elaine Burnham
Son born, 02/12/1959:11
Anderson, Elsie Suvell
Son born, 05/19/1955:4
Anderson, Frederick L.
Wins promotion with Factory Insurance Association of Hartford, CT,
06/30/1955:7
Anderson, Gail Evon
Wedding described, 10/10/1957:7
Anderson, George R.
Wed to Joan D. Douglas, 04/07/1955:6
Anderson, George Thomas
Wedding described, 09/18/1958:8
Anderson, Gordon W. see Anderson Heating & Air Conditioning
Anderson, Harry, Jr.
Daughter born, 03/24/1955:6
Anderson, Harry T.
MHS students celebrate National Letter Writing Week (p),
10/18/1956:1
Anderson, Henry B.
Pedestrian killed while crossing East Grove St, 08/13/1959:1
Dies at age 42, 08/13/1959:7
Anderson, Henry B. continued
Drivers arraigned in fatal auto accident, 08/20/1959:12
Petition for administration of estate, 09/03/1959:9
George Wainwright acquitted in traffic death of Anderson,
09/17/1959:1
Anderson, Howard
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Anderson, Janis
Born to Harry, Jr., 03/24/1955:6
Anderson, Judith
Files marriage intentions, 10/27/1955:5
Wed to Harold Marshman, 11/03/1955:7
Wedding described, 11/10/1955:2
Anderson, Judith Mae
Awarded four-year scholarship to Willmington College in Ohio,
06/26/1958:6
Anderson, Leonardine
Accident victim in fair condition, 12/03/1959:1
Anderson, Margaret C.
Notice of tax taking, 12/03/1959:2
Anderson, Meredith Levie
Daughter born, 06/19/1958:11
Anderson, Mrs Clair
Nurses exhausted pigeon, 09/08/1955:7
Anderson, Paul
Pre-nuptial party held, 10/06/1955:7
Wedding described (p), 10/13/1955:3
Wed to Mary Whitmore, 10/13/1955:5
Giant boulder being moved to former site of Bates School (p),
11/10/1955:1
Anderson, Paul G.
Engaged to Ann Whitmore, 08/18/1955:9
Engaged to Ann Whitmore (p), 08/25/1955:1
Son born, 11/26/1959:5
Anderson, Paul T.
Candidate for selectman profiled (p), 01/06/1955:1
Election recount fails to unseat selectman Anderson, 02/03/1955:1
Selectman seeks third term, 11/28/1957:1
Profile of Board of Selectmen candidate, 01/16/1958:1
Candidate for selectman (ad) (p), 01/16/1958:4
Successful in bid for third term (p) (t), 01/23/1958:1
Town honors Karyl Benson for 4-H victory (p), 01/23/1958:1
Selectmen comments on town manager problem (l), 12/25/1958:1
Alger files for removal of fellow selectman Anderson, 01/08/1959:1
Alger to run against Anderson in recall election, 01/08/1959:1
Town votes for recall of Anderson, first time in history (t),
02/26/1959:1
Anderson, Robert. see also Town Realty
School Committee honors retiring member George Shurtleff, Jr. (p),
01/27/1955:1
Engaged to Harriet Ann Noblet, 08/22/1957:14
Jaycees plan inventory of town in name of community development (p),
12/26/1957:1
Anderson, Robert L.
Candidate for School Committee profiled, 01/06/1955:10
YMCA clerk of the board resigns, 09/29/1955:1
Named special assistant to county District Attorney (p), 06/20/1957:1
Completes course in international law (p), 06/26/1958:1
Appointed third Assistant District Attorney (p), 04/23/1959:1
Lieutenant Commander named instructor at Naval ROTC school,
09/03/1959:1
Anderson, Roger
Art's Auto Sales now has big "M" (p), 12/01/1955:6
Anderson, Shirley
Class of 1955 honor student (p), 03/10/1955:1
Engaged to Frederick G. Burnham, 06/28/1956:1
Anderson, Shirley A.
Files marriage intentions, 06/20/1957:11
Wedding described, 07/04/1957:3
Wed to Frederick G. Burnham, 07/04/1957:5
Anderson, Shirley Elizabeth
Obituary, 09/18/1958:2
Wife of Gordon W. dies at age 37, 09/18/1958:11
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Anderson, Stephen A.
Staff Sergeant serves with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing's Helicopter Group
16, 01/27/1955:7
Participates in Operation Ski-Jump at Camp Pendleton, CA,
01/24/1957:2
Anderson, Thelma A.
Lakeville tax collector's notice, 07/30/1959:2
Anderson, Thomas
Engaged to Patricia Elaine Burnham (p), 01/06/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 08/18/1955:5
Wedding described (p), 09/01/1955:4
Wed to Patricia Burnham, 09/08/1955:4
Anderson, Thomas C.
Hospitalized at Fort Benning, GA, 02/27/1958:2
Anderson, Thomas Courtney
Son born, 02/12/1959:11
Anderson, Timothy
Middleboro High plays alumni in football circa 1913 (p), 10/08/1959:8
Anderson, Vernon
Son born, 05/19/1955:4
Anderson, Wendell G.
James Kennedy receives veteran's medal from Masons (p),
04/18/1957:4
Anderson Heating & Air Conditioning
61 Cherry St (ad), 02/03/1955:2
Anderson Remnant and Rug Material Store
1953 Plymouth St (ad), 04/25/1957:6
Andis, Adam
Daughter born, 04/24/1958:7
Andis, Amelia Giovanoni
Daughter born, 04/24/1958:7
Andrade, Lillian
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Andrade, Mary E. Lopes
Son born, 09/18/1958:11
Andrade, Roy
Son born, 09/18/1958:11
Andre, Rose M.
Wed to Joseph F. Leca, 07/09/1959:8
Andrews, Alice Gorman
Daughter born, 11/10/1955:7
Andrews, Allen Earle
Adoptive parents petition to change name from Hewitt, 07/10/1958:9
Andrews, David
Engaged to Jean Hale, 03/13/1958:3, 04/10/1958:6
Files marriage intentions, 04/17/1958:7
Engaged to Jean Hale, 04/17/1958:12
Andrews, David B., 3rd
Completes Army tour of duty, 09/27/1956:3
Wedding described (p), 04/24/1958:6
Wed to Jean Roberta Hale, 04/24/1958:7
Andrews, David Burton
Engaged to Jean R. Hale (p), 08/22/1957:1
Andrews, David, Jr.
Private 1st Class stationed in Texas, 12/22/1955:6
Andrews, Elaine
Engaged to Donald Hadsell, 12/25/1958:5
Wedding described, 01/08/1959:8
Wed to Donald E. Hadsell, 01/08/1959:11
Andrews, Ida M.
Petition for probate of will, 02/02/1956:2
Andrews, Jason I.
Discharged from U.S. Army, 01/12/1956:6
Receives B.A. degree from Harvard, 06/19/1958:1
Andrews, John
Engaged to Maryann Silva, 08/13/1959:2
Andrews, Joseph T.
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Andrews, Judith
Little Theatre Group's Bell, Book and Candle set for two-night stand
here (p), 12/05/1957:1
Andrews, Lester
Local National Guard unit wins coveted Knox trophy (p), 01/22/1959:6
Andrews, Lucy
On staff at Cedar Vale Nursing Home (p), 04/21/1955:9
Andrews, Patricia Bennette
Petition to adopt Allen Earle Hewitt, 07/10/1958:9
Andrews, Patricia Jones
Son born, 12/22/1955:7
Andrews, Peter
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Andrews, Roger
Engaged to Alice Gorman, 04/07/1955:3
Wed to Alice F. Gorman, 04/07/1955:6
Non-support case dismissed for lack of evidence, 04/14/1955:8
Daughter born, 11/10/1955:7
Ordered to pay support of two minor children, 06/26/1958:11
Andrews, Roland
Son born, 12/22/1955:7
Andrews, Roland Joseph
Petition to adopt Allen Earle Hewitt, 07/10/1958:9
Andrews' Shoe Store
William S. Andrew & Son to close soon, open since 1859, 02/17/1955:1
William S. Andrew & Son going out of business sale (ad), 02/17/1955:3
Andruk, George J.
Inducted into armed services, 01/10/1957:1
Angell, Arthur
Resides in Appleton, ME, 09/01/1955:3
Angers, Charles W.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 05/24/1956:13
Angers, Charles William
Files for divorce, 06/02/1955:4
Angers, Dorothy Pike
Husband files for divorce, 06/02/1955:4
Angers, P.F.
Trucking (ad), 03/08/1956:2
Angus, Charles
Plymouth man killed as car overturns on East Main St (p), 11/21/1957:1
Animal Welfare
George Lovell acquitted of cruelty charges, 02/09/1956:6
Local dairy man, Arthur Turner, charged with cruelty to animals,
01/10/1957:1
Arthur Turner not guilty of neglecting heifers, 01/17/1957:1
Charge against Arthur Turner dismissed, 07/04/1957:3
Ankuda, Barbara
Husband posts notice of no responsibility for wife's debts, 03/01/1956:5
John Ankuda not guilty of assault on wife, 03/08/1956:4
Ankuda, Barbara DeCoff
Son born, 12/06/1956:5
Daughter born, 08/07/1958:6
Ankuda, John
Newly elected Eagles officers (p), 06/07/1956:1
Son born, 12/06/1956:5
Daughter born, 08/07/1958:6
Baptized at Central Baptist, 01/15/1959:7
Ankuda, John J.
Notice of no responsibility for wife's debts, 03/01/1956:5
Not guilty of assault on wife Barbara, 03/08/1956:4
Ankuda, John, Jr.
Family enjoys reunion of four generations over the holiday (p),
01/10/1957:10
Ankuda, John, Sr.
Family enjoys reunion of four generations over the holiday,
01/10/1957:10
Ankuda, Louise
Family enjoys reunion of four generations over the holiday (p),
01/10/1957:10
Ankuda, Mrs John
Family enjoys reunion of four generations over the holiday (p),
01/10/1957:10
Baptized at Central Baptist, 01/15/1959:7
Ankuda, Peter
Family enjoys reunion of four generations over the holiday (p),
01/10/1957:10
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Anna Erickson Scholarship Fund
Ernest Thomas temporary depository for donations to scholarship fund,
10/06/1955:1
Class of 1956 donates $100, 11/03/1955:1
Senior class gives $100 to fund, 02/16/1956:1
Anna Haire's Gift Shop
891 Plymouth St (ad), 05/02/1957:3
Annas, John
Couple resides in Skaneateles, NY, 08/13/1959:2
Annichiarico, Joseph
Family resides in Dobbs Ferry, NY, 09/29/1955:5
Ann's Yarn Shop
Rhode Island Rd (ad), 05/10/1956:7
Antenucci, Michael
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/15/1956:7
Anthony, Annie Sinoski
Daughter born, 09/05/1957:5
Anthony, Joseph
Daughter born, 09/05/1957:5
Anthony, Ralph Howard
Myricks man dies at age 81, 04/19/1956:7
Obituary, 04/19/1956:11
Antiques
Capeway Craftsman, treasured antiques and unusual gifts (p),
01/13/1955:6
Dealer, Daisy Sylvia, has display at Boston Antique Exposition,
01/13/1955:7
Local couples join antique car rally to Peterboro, NH, 08/04/1955:9
Flax Wheel Shop owned by Silva Daisy, 12/29/1955:1
Auction at Fred's Used Furniture & Antique Barn (ad), 05/10/1956:6
Foyes and Belbens travel 200 miles in antique auto, 09/06/1956:1
Kearney's used furniture and antiques, 155 Center St (ad),
09/06/1956:14
Antique metal deer stolen from antique dealer Killigrew, 12/06/1956:14
Lawrence Romaine writes article on ice wagons for Spinning Wheel
magazine, 07/18/1957:1
Foye and Smith compete at South Shore Antique Auto Club rally,
08/01/1957:9
Antique car club participates in meet, hill climb (p), 09/19/1957:1
South Shore Antique Auto Club tours Martha's Vineyard,
10/17/1957:12
The Old Iron Kettle, Arnold and Rita Salley, East Grove St (ad),
12/12/1957:4
Old Hose House, antiques and used furniture, 38 Oak St (ad),
02/27/1958:2
South Shore Antique Car Club provides rides around sanatorium
grounds (p), 06/05/1958:14
Mr and Mrs Leslie Belben enter 1915 Ford in NH rally, 09/04/1958:1
Mr and Mr Donald Foye take to the road in antique autos, 08/27/1959:4
Local couples participate in antique auto foliage tour, 10/15/1959:1
Antone, John S., Jr.
New teacher/coach at MHS, 07/25/1957:1
Antone, Joseph, Jr.
New member of school faculty introduced, 09/19/1957:2
Antone, Joseph S.
Appointed assistant football coach, 08/22/1957:1
Anuszczyk, Edmund
Daughter born, 08/30/1956:6
Anuszczyk, Viola Westling
Daughter born, 08/30/1956:6
Apostolo, Stephen
Collides with Providence driver at Rtes 44 and 28, 12/15/1955:13
Apostolos, Mary Papazissi
Son born, 11/26/1959:5
Apostolos, Stephen
Son born, 11/26/1959:5
Appliances. see also Gas, Inc.; Leo Kahian Furniture Co.; Longworth Gas
Service Co.; Nemasket Television & Appliance Co.; Shaws, Inc.;
William Egger Co.
Francis Chartier, vacuum cleaner sales and service (ad), 08/02/1956:2
Elton Wadsworth, Jr., new Kirby agent (ad), 04/04/1957:8
Middleboro Radio & Appliance closing here, reopening in Carver (ad),
10/16/1958:4
Appliances continued
Francis Chartier, factory rep for Electrolux Co. for 5 1/2 years (p),
10/23/1958:10
Thomas Barlous new sales manager for Halsil Products Co.,
02/05/1959:6
Halsil Products Co., 19 Jackson St (ad), 02/19/1959:11
Francis Chartier is the Electrolux man, 03/12/1959:10
Appling, Angelina
Foreclosure notice, 05/28/1959:6
Appling, Henry Elmer
East Carver man dies at age 87, 03/22/1956:5
Obituary, 03/22/1956:8
Appling, Russell E.
Foreclosure notice, 05/28/1959:6
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 08/06/1959:8
Apponequet Regional High School
Lakeville-Freetown school gets a name, 08/01/1957:5
To accept 85 Berkley tuition students, 01/29/1959:8
John Usher and Robert Jeffrey appointed to faculty, 03/19/1959:6
Dedham company awarded grounds improvement contract,
07/30/1959:2
Set to open September 21, 08/27/1959:1
New school opens with enrollment of 607, 10/01/1959:1
Holds open house, 11/26/1959:1
Dedication held, 12/03/1959:7
April, Arleen
Charge of assault against husband Raymond dismissed, 09/04/1958:6
April, Claire Haskins
Daughter born, 10/15/1959:7
April, Ernest
Daughter born, 10/15/1959:7
April, Raymond
Baptized at Mullien Hill Baptist Church, 08/23/1956:5
Denies charge he struck his wife, 06/05/1958:8
Notice of responsibility only for bills of own contracting, 09/04/1958:5
Charge of assault brought by wife Arleen dismissed, 09/04/1958:6
April, Raymond W.
Notice of tax taking, 05/26/1955:11
A.R. Glidden & Son
The "Value-Giving" store and basement (ad), 01/06/1955:2
Plate glass windows slashed by Halloween pranksters, 11/01/1956:1
A.R. Parker Ice Cream Stand
Now open at rotary circle in Middleboro (ad), 07/12/1956:7
Doris and Tony Lemmo proprietors (ad), 07/19/1956:6
Arab, Anne
Engaged to be married, 10/01/1959:4
Aragon Cafe
Public dancing in violation of liquor license restrictions, 05/28/1959:7
Archaeology
Artifacts show Lakeville Indian culture prior to 800 BC, 09/08/1955:1
Rehoboth archaeologist digs up 30 stone knives at Assawompsett,
09/15/1955:1
Findings at Assawompsett Lake date back to Neolithic man,
03/22/1956:1
Two-hundred-year-old remains found in Cherry St gravel pit,
10/25/1956:1
Indian burial plot unearthed near Vernon St bridge, 10/17/1957:1
Burial site examined further (p), 10/24/1957:1
Archer, Crawford
Little Theatre Group rehearses at courthouse (p), 05/03/1956:1
Archer, Hiram J.
Warns against tax rate rise (l), 02/28/1957:4
Must cut tax cost to attract industry (l), 03/07/1957:4
Decries action relative to "Betterment" (l), 03/21/1957:3
Archery
Playground archers win at Weymouth, 08/14/1958:1
Archibald, Allen
Born to Donald, 07/09/1959:5
Archibald, Donald
Son born, 07/09/1959:5
Archibald, Donald E.
Leaves for Army induction, 04/14/1955:1
Starts training at Fort Dix, NJ, 06/02/1955:7
With group sponsoring German orphanage, 02/06/1958:9
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Archibald, Donald E. continued
Promoted to Sergeant in Germany, 05/15/1958:9
Qualifies as expert marksman with 66th Ordinance Battalion in
Germany, 11/26/1959:3
Archibald, Dorothy
Wed to Wilbur McKee, 04/05/1956:5
Archibald, Evelyn Renaud
Daughter born, 05/12/1955:6
Archibald, Robert
Daughter born, 05/12/1955:6
Archibald, Roberta
Files marriage intentions, 05/16/1957:5
Wed to Louis P. Boileau, 05/30/1957:5
Archibald, William H.
Obituary, 07/09/1959:2
Archibald, William Hutchinson
Dies at age 94, 07/09/1959:8
Archibald, Wilma
Flood oil stove catches fire on Plympton St, 06/09/1955:1
Architects
Stanley Alger, Jr. now state registered architect, 08/02/1956:1
Stanley Alger, Jr. opens architectural office in Osterville, 04/25/1957:1
Former Lakeville man Henry Sumner dies, 02/13/1958:1
Arenburg, Karl
Trumpet lessons, 13 Pearl St (ad), 10/16/1958:12
Arenburg, Leonard
Daughter fractures collarbone when car strikes pole, 07/18/1957:6
Fined $60 for drunk driving, $15 for drunkenness, 07/25/1957:5
Arenburg, Susan
To spend summer in Canal Zone, 05/29/1958:6
Arendes, Bernard D.
Obituary, 03/14/1957:7
Dies at age 67, 03/14/1957:8
Arey, Paul
Charged with breaking and entering, 11/06/1958:3
Cleared of breaking and entering charge, 11/13/1958:5
Arey, Paul R.
Starts basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, 03/26/1959:1
Armanetti, Charles
Son born, 03/14/1957:8
Armanetti, Joan Massa
Son born, 03/14/1957:8
Armstrong, Dorothy
Engaged to William Rice, 05/08/1958:6
Arne, Elsie Ambroult
Twin girls born, 11/19/1959:11
Arne, Thomas
Twin girls born, 11/19/1959:11
Arne, Thomas L.
Files marriage intentions, 05/29/1958:9
Wed to Elsie M. Pacheco, 05/29/1958:9
Arnold, Harriett Ayer
Son born, 01/26/1956:7
Arnold, John
Son born, 01/26/1956:7
Arnold, Roger W.
New MHS math teacher, 09/08/1955:1
Arponen, George
South Carver couple married 60 years, 02/16/1956:3
Arre, Concetta
Engaged to Joseph W. Gomes, 02/17/1955:2
Arsenault, Bertha A.
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Arsenault, Eugene G.
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Arson. see also Hammond, Louis W.
State Fire Marshall investigates fire at C.P. Washburn Co.,
03/17/1955:1
Art and Artists. see also Bates School - Arts; Honey Jug House;
Middleborough Memorial High School - Arts; Schools - Middleboro
(arts)
Paintings of the late James Murdoch on display at library, 03/17/1955:1
Naomi Mendall Harrison, private art classes, 24 Rock St (ad),
10/06/1955:6
Art and Artists continued
David Clark arranges Hit Parade sets for television, 03/08/1956:6
Frederick Sumner Atwood has painted 2,000 watercolors in 17 years,
biography, 04/19/1956:8
Mrs Patrick Gordon illuminates parchment for Brockton welcome for
Rocky Marciano, 05/03/1956:1
Cottage Handicrafters, Route 28 (ad), 05/10/1956:12
Local artists exhibit for hospital benefit, 06/07/1956:1
Gifts, house markers, weather vanes, Rte 28 (ad), 06/07/1956:5
Ralph Tee does cartoon series boosting Middleboro business,
10/04/1956:11
Mr and Mrs George Stewart start guild in North Middleboro, Broad
Chimney Pottery Shop, 10/04/1956:12
Craftsman-artist, Lewis Robichaud, runs Robie Studio on Rte 28,
12/13/1956:5
Thayer, Manwaring, and Benoit chosen for seven-session art course at
MFA, 03/21/1957:12
Samuel Griswold winner in national soap sculpture contest,
05/16/1957:1
Local artist, August Silva's work on display at library, 07/25/1957:11
Library art exhibits and staff recommendations draw patrons,
08/01/1957:6
August Silva wins prize at Minneapolis, MN competition, 10/24/1957:1
Ronald Rose named art director at Boston marketing company (p),
10/31/1957:1
Mrs George Young's paintings on display at library, 12/12/1957:8
William Thorson winner in MA Scholastic Exhibit in Boston,
03/20/1958:7
Kiku Phinney skilled in doll making (p), 09/18/1958:1
Robie Studio, craft purchases and instruction, Rte 28, Fall Brook (ad),
10/23/1958:2
Multiple sclerosis patient Lois Durant writes and illustrates life in a rest
home (i), 12/25/1958:1
Durant continues tales of rest home (i), 01/08/1959:1
Cottage Handicrafters, business for sale (ad), 03/26/1959:12
Local artwork hung in Tripp's Candy Shop & Luncheonette,
04/16/1959:1
Permanent MHS ring design adopted (p), 06/18/1959:10
Bonnie Blais describes unusual hobby (p), 07/16/1959:6
Mrs Theodore Mendall wins second prize at Bourne art show,
08/06/1959:1
Kay's Ceramics, 898 Plymouth St (ad), 09/10/1959:2
Kay Brown displays ceramics at McNeil's, 10/29/1959:6
Portrait painter, Mildred Bradford, has work hung in Library of
Congress, 12/24/1959:1
Art-Mars Farm Stand
Poultry, ceramics, plants, Carmel St (ad), 05/24/1956:11
Art-Mars Gift and Ceramic Shop
Rte 44, East Middleboro (ad), 08/13/1959:6
Art's Auto Sales
Studebaker sales and service, East Grove St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
1955 Packard out soon, 01/13/1955:6
New Packard dealer, 01/27/1955:10
Offers liberal car trade-ins, 05/05/1955:10
New Mercury dealership (ad), 12/01/1955:3
Now has big "M" (p), 12/01/1955:6
Offers highest possible trade-ins (p), 04/05/1956:7
Opens annex at South Middleboro, 06/14/1956:10
Ashley, Alice E.
Breaks wrist in collision at Oak and Sproat St, 10/11/1956:5
Ashley, Barbara O'Leary
Son born, 08/08/1957:5
Ashley, Chester
Petition for administration of estate, 04/07/1955:5
Ashley, Claudia
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Ashley, Frederick E.
Funeral held in New Bedford, 02/03/1955:2
Ashley, Helen Wood
Alumnus of Wellesley College, 06/13/1957:3
Ashley, Jethro, Jr.
Engaged to Ann Bradford, 06/11/1959:5, 06/11/1959:8, 06/18/1959:4
Wedding described (p), 06/25/1959:8
Wed to Ann Bradford, 06/25/1959:11
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Ashley, Jethro O., Jr.
Engaged to Ann Bradford, 04/23/1959:9
Ashley, Joseph
Daughter born, 12/29/1955:5
Ashley, Karen
Youngsters enjoy Union Street School hot lunch program (p),
02/19/1959:1
Ashley, LeRoy
Son born, 05/17/1956:2
Ashley, Lucy Amedera
Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8
Ashley, Lucy M.
Husband petitions court concerning care of children, 08/09/1956:5
Ashley, Malcolm
Son born, 08/08/1957:5
Larceny charges dismissed, 09/19/1957:9
Ashley, Mildred
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Ashley, Patricia Topper
Son born, 05/17/1956:2
Ashley, Robert
Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8
Ashley, Robert E.
Petitions court concerning care of children, 08/09/1956:5
Ashley, Shirley Fontaine
Daughter born, 12/29/1955:5
Ashley, Thomas Michall
Wedding described, 07/25/1957:8
Ashway, Margaret B.
Files marriage intentions, 04/26/1956:5
Wed to James L. Toman, Jr., 05/10/1956:2
Ashwood Farms
Purchases purebred Aberdeen-Angus cows, 06/23/1955:9
Asia
R.H. Lowe to spend 15 months in India studying rail system,
03/01/1956:10
Thomas Heath gives illustrated talk on his ten years in India,
11/01/1956:14
Dr Maynel Bruce appointed medical missionary to West Pakistan,
11/15/1956:9
Ceylonese student spends weekend in Middleboro (p), 10/24/1957:1
Richard Lowe and family arrive home from India, 12/26/1957:1
Burmese educator, Kyaw Sien, will teach here, 11/06/1958:1
Mr and Mrs John Howes present travelogue, 11/13/1958:8
Mr and Mrs Frank Stone return from Turkey, 08/06/1959:7
Carol Gregory arrives in Afghanistan for work with International
Cooperation Administration, 10/08/1959:1
George Shepherd leaves soon for South Pacific, 12/24/1959:1
Assault and Battery. see also Family Violence
Judge declines jurisdiction in Wambolt-Madeiros case, goes to grand
jury, 01/27/1955:4
Cross complaints by Henry and Cassidy a tempest in a tea pot,
03/17/1955:4
Charge brought by Susan Barboza against husband John dismissed,
03/24/1955:8
17-hour hunt for Henry Gray, Jr. ends as suspect gives up, 06/30/1955:1
$9,000 to hold Gray for grand jury, 07/14/1955:1
Henry Gray, Jr. adjudged sane, pays bail, released, 08/11/1955:1
Judge dismisses charges stemming from Boothman-Becker row if no
further trouble develops, 09/22/1955:11
Extension of first session denied, Henry Gray case held over till
February, 11/03/1955:1
Cross suits between Boothman and Becker dismissed with no findings,
12/22/1955:3
Henry Gray, Jr. gets two years in house of corrections, 02/16/1956:1
Carver man guilty of assault on John Martins, 03/29/1956:8
John Black, Jr. guilty of assault on Elizabeth Bennett, 05/03/1956:12
Charge against James Nunes dismissed for lack of prosecution,
07/05/1956:6
Niilo Liukko fined $10, 09/27/1956:2
James Provonche gets suspended sentence, 10/11/1956:9
Howard Bassett guilty of assault on Edwin Johnson and Charles Owen,
01/17/1957:8
Young Charles Diamond's jaw broken by local gang, 02/28/1957:1
Assault and Battery continued
Recent "gang war" results in "get tough" policy, 03/21/1957:1
Francis Covel fined $50 for assault on Nancy Hollis, 04/25/1957:7
Roger Wager found on Coombs St after beaten by assailants,
05/02/1957:1
Ten Middleboro youths lose licenses to drive, 05/23/1957:1
Guild and Gray assault cases filed, 06/20/1957:7
Assault charges against Knysinski and Nicholls dismissed,
07/04/1957:1
Francis Parker gets probation, ordered to stay away from Harriet
Cusson, 07/04/1957:1
Randolph Carreiro denies charge that he beat 15-year-old girl,
07/04/1957:1
Carreiro appeals nine-month sentence, 07/18/1957:1
Case brought by Sagesta against juvenile filed, 10/03/1957:7
Kenneth and Donald Pease indicted on charge of assaulting Katie Stern,
10/17/1957:1
Three local youths indicted, 10/17/1957:1
DiCroce and DeMaries sentenced to Concord, MacLeod gets probation,
10/31/1957:1
Gray gets 30-day suspended sentence for assault on Gabrey,
12/26/1957:5
Francis Parker gets six months for assault on Herbert Shaw,
03/06/1958:6
Charges against Newell Wambolt dismissed, 03/27/1958:5
Harry Benson denies assaulting Raymond Norris, 05/01/1958:4
Robert Ventura felled by barrage of stones from passing car,
07/17/1958:1
Charge of assault against Ronald Patterson dismissed, 08/28/1958:4
Cross suits file by Eleanor Pomeroy and Elly Nugent, 09/11/1958:5
Bruce and Brian Thayer get jail sentences for assaulting policeman,
09/18/1958:12
Charge against Eleanor Pomeroy dismissed, 10/02/1958:9
Charge against Chester Guilford dismissed, 11/06/1958:3
Three Knights bartender Louis Bonaparte cleared in assault case,
11/27/1958:2
Richard Westgate faces charges, 12/25/1958:1
Police investigate gang rumble in Town House parking lot,
03/05/1959:1
Patrolman Daniel Guertin felled by blow from unknown assailant (p),
03/12/1959:1
Susan Barboza pleads innocent to assault on Eva Frazier, 04/02/1959:2
Charge against Alan Davis dismissed, 04/23/1959:3
Catherine Robertson charges Tucker with assault, 06/04/1959:2
Robert Tucker fined $10, appeals decision, 06/11/1959:1
Story of Eaton/Butler tavern assault aired in court, 06/11/1959:7
Frederick Eaton, Jr. ordered to pay $67 in medical expenses incurred by
Roger Butler, 06/25/1959:5
Francis Chartier fined $10 for assaulting Frederick Eaton, Jr.,
07/09/1959:1
Henry Lavalley fined $25 for assault on Robert Goodine, 08/20/1959:1
Patrolman Bazinet gets public apology from Wareham man who struck
him, 09/24/1959:1
R. Winsor Carver charged with assault on James Russell, Jr.,
10/01/1959:6
Assawompsett Lake
Rehoboth archaeologist digs up 30 stone knives, 09/15/1955:1
Kenneth Shaw, Jr. lands 5.75-lb. pickerel through ice, 01/05/1956:1
Bald eagle seen in vicinity, 01/19/1956:1
Archaeologists findings date back to Neolithic man, 03/22/1956:1
New Bedford side to be opened to strictly regulated fishing,
04/19/1956:1
Fire on island between Pocksha and Assawompsett extinguished,
06/13/1957:6
Pilgrim Fellowship holds sunrise service at lake (p), 09/26/1957:7
Drought leaves gate house high and dry (p), 10/10/1957:11
Namasket River swollen by lake water, 03/27/1958:1
River over banks at pumping station (p), 04/03/1958:1
Lakeville and Freetown selectmen meet to establish high water mark,
07/10/1958:4
High water levels may threaten health and property, 09/18/1958:1
Bill calling for study of ponds defeated, 10/09/1958:1
Shoreline about 50 years ago (p), 12/18/1958:8
Pond swimming becomes issue, 09/17/1959:1
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Assawompsett School
New addition approved by voters, 03/03/1955:1
Voters approve addition of classrooms, cafeteria, and kitchen,
03/03/1955:1
Graduation exercises held for 36 students, 06/16/1955:1
Request for bids for construction of addition, 07/21/1955:9
Several construction bids submitted, 08/11/1955:3
Special town meeting assures more funds, 08/18/1955:1
Junior high joins new athletic league, 11/10/1955:3
Fred White music teacher, 11/10/1955:9
Holds annual commencement exercises, 06/14/1956:12
Has record enrollment of 282 students, 09/20/1956:3
Materials for lunchroom work arrive, 10/04/1956:8
New parking lot on east side of building, 10/04/1956:8
Dramatic Club presents A Blue Bag, 01/31/1957:2
Holds commencement exercises, 06/13/1957:2
Home room lists, 08/29/1957:8
Holds commencement exercises, 06/12/1958:2
Now has late bus service, 10/09/1958:3
Basketball team enjoys successful season (t), 02/12/1959:7
Holds graduation exercises, 06/18/1959:10
Class lists, 09/03/1959:2
PTA purchases 21-inch TV, 10/29/1959:3
Assembly of God. see Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church
Assembly of Rainbow Girls. see Order of the Rainbow - Middleboro
Assembly No. 58
Assessors. see Middleboro - Board of Assessors
Astiguy, Leona
Files marriage intentions, 05/03/1956:7
Wed to Roy F. Burke, 05/10/1956:2
Athletics. see Sports
Atkins, Donald
Sells School St Ext home to Albert Soule, Jr., 05/26/1955:8
Daughter born, 10/13/1955:5, 12/11/1958:7
Atkins, Donald K.
Cancer Society crusade opens here (p), 03/29/1956:1
Atkins, Harold
Daughter born, 03/08/1956:7, 12/18/1958:7
Atkins, Horace K. see also Winthrop-Atkins Co.
Couple sails for Europe, 04/28/1955:1
Named public library trustee, 12/01/1955:4
Local sportsman lands giant tarpon in Florida (p), 03/08/1956:1
Local anglers land tarpon in Florida (p), 03/21/1957:1
Couple married 40 years, 12/19/1957:1
Scores in Florida angling tourney, 03/26/1959:1
Atkins, Jeanette
Returns from six months in Europe, 02/17/1955:2
Atkins, Jeannette
Resides in Westport, 04/05/1956:3
Atkins, Josephine Ashley
Couple married 40 years, 12/19/1957:1
Atkins, Margaret Clark
Daughter born, 03/08/1956:7, 12/18/1958:7
Atkins, Natalie Turner
Daughter born, 10/13/1955:5, 12/11/1958:7
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. see A&P Supermarket
Atomic Power
Planning Board seeks new industry for area, 01/26/1956:1
Attaquin, Helen
Princess Running Water to host Pow-Wow on East Grove St (p),
04/21/1955:1
Attardi, Salvator
Wed to Norma Cole, 06/07/1956:9
Attorneys. see Lawyers
Atwood, Adelaide
Moves to Florida, 09/22/1955:11
Atwood, Bruce
Local scouts in film made at National Jamboree, 02/10/1955:11
Church of Our Saviour hosts baccalaureate service for MHS seniors (p),
06/16/1955:1
Attends Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, Boston,
11/24/1955:2
Atwood, Bruce G.
Graduates from Bentley School of Accounting and Finance,
05/30/1957:1
Engaged to Beverly J. Buckman (p), 03/05/1959:4
Files marriage intentions, 09/24/1959:11
Wedding described (p), 10/01/1959:6
Wed to Beverly Jane Buckman, 10/01/1959:7
Atwood, Charlotte T.
South Carver woman dies at age 87, 10/29/1959:11
Atwood, Charlotte Tillson
Obituary, 10/29/1959:5
Atwood, Dolly
Resides in Whitman, 05/14/1959:5
Atwood, Elizabeth
Files marriage intentions, 09/08/1955:4
Wedding described (p), 10/27/1955:4
Atwood, Elwyn
Daughter born, 09/01/1955:4
Atwood, Frederic S.
Objects to bicycle sirens (l), 07/23/1959:2
Atwood, Frederick Sumner
Local artist has painted 2,000 watercolors in 17 years, biography,
04/19/1956:8
Atwood, Grace
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Atwood, Hubert
Son born, 01/23/1958:4
Atwood, Ichabod
MHS graduating class of 1899 (p), 11/20/1958:8
Atwood, Jane Louise Frances
Administratrix presents account of estate, 04/28/1955:10
Atwood, Kenneth. see also Atwood-Costello, Inc.
Named area chairman for Nat'l Auto Dealers Association, 08/29/1957:4
Involved in six-car rear-end collision on Rte 28, 08/21/1958:1
Atwood, Levi O.
Trustees present account of estate, 09/25/1958:11
Trustee presents account of estate, 10/08/1959:3
Atwood, Lois W. Valli
Son born, 01/23/1958:4
Atwood, Madeline Ouellette
Daughter born, 09/01/1955:4
Atwood, Marion
Resides in Laguna Beach, CA, 12/24/1959:3
Atwood, Patricia
MHS cheerleaders open practice (p), 09/19/1957:11
Crowned at annual MHS Coronation Dance (p), 11/28/1957:1
Member of Queen's court at Jaycee auto show (p), 12/19/1957:1
Rainbow Girls hold officer installation (p), 01/30/1958:3
Capped in ceremony at Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (p),
04/09/1959:1
Atwood, Patty
Junior Cabot Club fashion show has latest trends (p), 05/15/1958:1
Atwood, Zelda
Joins nursing staff at Quincy City Hospital, 10/20/1955:11
Atwood-Costello, Inc.
Oldsmobile-Chevrolet dealer, 67 Everett St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Among nation-wide sponsors of Soap Box Derby, 03/10/1955:1
Most modern facilities, 04/14/1955:9
Backs winner in soap box derby, 06/16/1955:2
Cars known for top performance, 06/30/1955:6
Features fine service (p), 10/20/1955:4
Low bidder for new truck for Highway Department, 03/29/1956:1
Offers the best in used cars, 04/12/1956:8
Wanted: young man to clean and lube autos (ad), 06/14/1956:2
Offers best cars, 08/02/1956:8
Smart '57 Chevy sweet, smooth, and sassy (p), 11/29/1956:10
Get best possible service for your car (p), 03/21/1957:10
For best service, 05/16/1957:10
Clarence "Bud" Thurston new service manager, 10/31/1957:3
Has newest Chevrolet on display, 11/07/1957:14
New Chevy Impala on display now (p), 05/08/1958:10
Top deals on all cars (p), 01/01/1959:7
Provides dual-control sedan for MHS driver education (p),
01/22/1959:7
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Atwood-Costello, Inc. continued
Offers beautiful new cars (p), 05/14/1959:10
Offers best cars, 08/27/1959:10
New compact Corvair (p), 10/29/1959:10
Auctionhouses and Auctioneers
Lakeville Country Auction, grand opening, Rte 140 (ad), 05/22/1958:2
Farris and Feldman auctioneers with Lakeville County Auction (ad),
07/03/1958:10
Double C Auction Gallery, grand opening, Bedford St (ad),
04/02/1959:6
Audette, Danny
Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1
Audette, Flora H.
Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1
Audette, Joseph Aldege
Wed to Mae Ward Abbott, 08/06/1959:7
Audette, Laurence
Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1
Auger, Bill
Shop Moskoff's, a friendly super market (p), 11/21/1957:14
Auger, William M.
Collides with Broadbent's parked car on West St, 01/24/1957:4
Gets one year probation for assault and ordered to pay support,
12/11/1958:8
Austin, Ardith
Pilgrim Fellowship holds sunrise service at Assawompsett (p),
09/26/1957:7
MHS Girls' League holds 10th annual Mother-Daughter Night (p),
11/13/1958:1
Accepted at Bates College (p), 03/12/1959:1
Austin, Cassie
Notice of unpaid taxes, 03/10/1955:9
Austin, G. Russell
Assumes post of organist at First Congregational, 12/01/1955:5
Freshman at University of Massachusetts, 09/11/1958:6
Austin, G. Russell, Jr.
Local Demolay chapter holds installation (p), 03/06/1958:6
Austin, George R.
Named superintendent of new Freetown-Lakeville Regional School
District, 06/26/1958:1
Austin, Melvin Linwood W.
Obituary, 07/25/1957:4
Dies at age 57, 07/25/1957:7
Petition for probate of will, 08/22/1957:12
Austin, Russell
Cast member of senior class play (p), 03/20/1958:1
Austin, Thomas
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
Authors. see Books
Automobile Body Shops. see also Cassidy, Walter "Joe"
Lakeville Auto Body, Bedford St (ad), 08/22/1957:12
Selectmen okay Bruillard permit for painting and auto body shop,
02/27/1958:1
Fender and body man, Wally Krueger, has 25 years of experience,
03/05/1959:10
Wally Krueger has many reliable services (p), 05/07/1959:10
Automobile Dealers. see also Art's Auto Sales; Atwood-Costello, Inc.;
Cannon Buick & Pontiac Co.; Curtis Ford Sales; Hughes Ford Sales, Inc.;
Maxim Motor Co.; Stanley's Motor Sales; Young's Garage
Rose Motor Sales, West Grove St (ad), 01/06/1955:4
Cannon Motor Sales, 95 Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Cannon Motor Sales, used cars, Wareham St (p), 02/24/1955:6
Kelley's Auto Sales, West Grove St (ad), 04/14/1955:4
Citizens opposed to granting King Class 2 license, 08/04/1955:1
Cannon Motor Sales, best auto deals, 08/18/1955:6
Cannon's buried in snow from violent blizzard (p), 03/22/1956:1
Joe Simmons and Art Gamache open Simmons' Auto Service (p),
08/16/1956:6
Selectmen limit dealers to one license, 03/28/1957:4
Car stolen from used car dealer Gamache recovered in Wood St field,
04/18/1957:11
Stockholders petition for dissolution of Bailey Motor Sales,
06/20/1957:6
Automobile Dealers continued
Group objects to Class II dealer permit for Al's Motor Sales, Inc.,
08/22/1957:1
Galanto's used car dealer permit opposed, 10/24/1957:10
View of Middleboro Auto Exchange, first public garage in Middleboro
(p), 02/27/1958:10
Automobile Drivers' Licenses
Walter Morgan fined $50 for driving after revocation, 01/20/1955:7
Edward Freeman fined $10 for failure to produce license, 03/03/1955:8
Willard Knight, Jr. not guilty of driving after license suspension,
03/10/1955:10
Manuel Martinez fined $10 for driving without a license, 04/12/1956:7
Court accepts Raymond Lewis' nolo plea in case of driving without
license, 05/10/1956:11
Judge accepts Horace Gay's nolo plea for driving without license,
07/12/1956:1
Arthur Depoian fined $10 for driving without a license, 08/09/1956:8
Herbert Thomas fined $50 for driving under suspended license,
06/13/1957:13
Harold Blackshire pleads nolo in case of improper driver's license,
04/24/1958:3
Norman McLean charged with driving without a license, 08/21/1958:7
Norman McLean fined $10, 09/11/1958:9
Reginald Wright appeals fine, 09/11/1958:9
James Russell, Jr. fined $10 for driving in violation of license
restriction, 11/27/1958:2
Stephen Furman fined $10 for not being licensed, 12/11/1958:8
Ronald Wilcox fined $50 and two months for driving after revocation,
04/09/1959:12
Guilty of being unlicensed driver, 07/16/1959:6
Percy Irving guilty of being unlicensed driver, 07/16/1959:6
Lawrence Dory fined $50 for operating after license revoked,
10/29/1959:5
Stephen Vinal fined $10 for driving without license, 12/24/1959:1
Automobile Fires
Walter Hartigan rescued from burning auto, 12/08/1955:1
Fire does $25 in damage to Elly Nugent's car, 01/19/1956:4
Taunton auto destroyed, 08/07/1958:1
Almeida bus halted by fire in motor compartment (p), 08/20/1959:11
Automobile Parking. see Parking
Automobile Racing
Packy Marshall enters Jaguar in auto race in Florida, 02/23/1956:1
Judge acts to curb drag racing, 09/17/1959:2
Automobile Service Stations. see also Bolan's Jenney Service; Dunbar's
Service Station; Eddie's Cities Service; Perry's Automotive Service;
Rainbow Service Station; Rudy's Power Mower Service & Gulf Station;
Shell Service Station; Smitty's Sunoco; Young's Texaco Station
Gomes' Shell Station, Wareham and East Grove St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Stanley's Service Station, West Grove St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Myron Turnbull, brakes and ignition, Summer St (ad), 01/06/1955:7
Shell station at Wareham St and Rte 28 under management of John
Callan (ad), 03/03/1955:9
Collins Auto Service, 51 East Main St (ad), 03/24/1955:12
New venture for R.D. Kelley Coal Co., Shell station on Rte 28,
04/07/1955:9
R.D. Kelley Coal Co., wanted: gas station attendant (ad), 06/23/1955:2
Blake's Gulf Service Station, competent auto service (p), 07/14/1955:8
Kelley Coal Co. has new service station at Rte 28 and Wareham St (ad),
08/04/1955:6
Blake's Gulf Service Station, 33 Wareham St (ad), 10/06/1955:4
Blake's Gulf Service Station, get your car ready for winter,
10/06/1955:4
Grand opening of Harry Marshall's Gulf Service Station, Main St,
Lakeville (ad), 11/17/1955:9
Station for lease at East Grove and Wareham St (ad), 12/08/1955:2
Gulf Service Station, Cecil Blake, 33 Wareham St (p), 01/05/1956:6
Joseph Perry now operates his own service station (p), 07/05/1956:7
Philips Service Station, Wareham and East Grove St (ad), 08/09/1956:8
John Ferraguto injured when inflating tire explodes, 10/04/1956:1
Juveniles caught breaking into Swifty's Service Station, 10/25/1956:6
Campbells may replace The Martinique with gas station, 11/01/1956:1
Selectmen hear arguments for and against gas permit for The
Martinique, 11/22/1956:1
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Automobile Service Stations continued
Board grants The Martinique permit to sell gasoline, Gulf Oil takes
option, 11/29/1956:1
The Martinique owner, Mrs Campbell, thanks selectmen, 12/06/1956:12
Town landmark, The Martinique, sold to Gulf Oil Co., 12/13/1956:1
Gairad Young purchases Everett Square gas station from Ferraguto,
01/10/1957:1
Cartoon boosts Middleboro business (i), 01/24/1957:2
Flames level Christian Lang's Lakeville gas station, 04/11/1957:1
Tidewater Oil has option on Jackson St property, 04/18/1957:1
Gulf Oil station at Pierce and North Main St to open in July,
04/25/1957:1
Simmons' Auto Service for guaranteed auto service (p), 05/16/1957:10
Daniel Guertin signs lease with Gulf Oil to operate new station on
North Main St, 06/13/1957:8
Belben's Auto Service named official AAA service station,
06/27/1957:12
Modern buildings give old corner new look (p), 07/04/1957:1
A.M.S., Inc, Station No. 2, regular and high test, corner Rte 28 and
Wareham St (ad), 07/11/1957:4
Percy Churbuck and Mrs Myles Alden drop option for gas station site,
07/25/1957:7
Danny's Gulf Service Station, grand opening at North Main and Peirce
St (ad) (p), 08/15/1957:4
Collins Auto Service has complete auto service (p), 09/05/1957:10
Emil's Gulf Station, Main St, Lakeville (ad), 11/21/1957:3
Collins Auto Service offers complete auto service (p), 01/02/1958:6
Marshall's Automotive Service (ad), 03/06/1958:11
Young's Texaco Station has quality products, 06/05/1958:10
Emil's Gulf Station offers good service (p), 07/31/1958:7
Auto service men organize club, Nemasket Carburetor Club,
10/23/1958:1
Ray's Gulf Station grand opening at 68 North Main St (ad),
11/06/1958:6
Emil's Gulf Station advises regulation lubrication for cars, 12/04/1958:9
Selectmen rescind David Melville garage permit denial, 01/01/1959:1
Bear Wheel & Brake Service, 6 Everett St (ad), 03/05/1959:4
Emil's Gulf Station offers good service (p), 03/12/1959:10
Al's Gulf Station, 86 North Main St (ad), 05/07/1959:7
Bear Wheel & Brake Service now at Everett Square, 07/02/1959:8
Bear Wheel & Brake Service, service specialists (p), 09/10/1959:8
Bear Wheel & Brake Service, expert work guaranteed, 12/17/1959:10
Automobile Theft
Taunton vehicle stolen from Town House lot, located in New York,
01/20/1955:9
John Farmer's car stolen from Center St, 02/24/1955:1
Farmer's stolen car recovered off Rte 28, 03/03/1955:5
Middleboro youth committed to Boston home, 01/12/1956:6
Two female juveniles get one year of probation, 10/25/1956:6
Howell DeMoranville's stolen car located on Plymouth St,
12/20/1956:11
Kenneth Cowan's auto located in Hyde Park, 01/10/1957:1
Middleboro juveniles charged with theft of Gomes' car, 01/10/1957:9
James Whynot's stolen car recovered in Carver, 03/07/1957:7
Used car stolen from Cannon's lot, 04/18/1957:3
Gamache's stolen used car recovered in Wood St field, 04/18/1957:11
Cannon's stolen car located in woods off Plymouth St, 05/09/1957:1
Vehicle stolen from Nemasket Hill Cemetery, 05/23/1957:12
Herbert Thomas, 3rd pleads guilty, Bruce Thayer pleads not guilty,
06/06/1957:1
Stolen Brockton car discovered in West Bridgewater, 01/30/1958:1
Ernest DeMello, Jr. gets four months, 02/06/1958:9
Two juveniles wreck Mello's car after stealing it, 03/27/1958:1
Leonard Bump gets two months for drunkenness and auto theft,
07/31/1958:1
Car stolen from Brockton located off Plympton St, 09/18/1958:1
Teenagers wreck car stolen from Shirley Wilson, 11/20/1958:1
Outbreak recently in town, 12/25/1958:1
Wheeler and Melville charged with receiving and concealing stolen
auto, 02/12/1959:2
Donald Wheeler fined $200 and one year probation, 02/19/1959:7
Melville cleared of charge, 02/19/1959:7
Marilyn Healey's car found undamaged in woods, 02/26/1959:1
Anne Emerson reports missing car, 03/26/1959:1
Automobile Theft continued
Joyce Smith's stolen car recovered struck in snow, 04/02/1959:3
Brian Reed and Ronald Wilcox charged, 10/15/1959:4
William Washburn's stolen car recovered, thief arrested, 10/22/1959:9
Automobiles
Local couples join antique car rally to Peterboro, NH, 08/04/1955:9
Repairman Edward Riley has extraordinary repair vehicle, 03/22/1956:4
Foyes and Belbens travel 200 miles in antique auto, 09/06/1956:1
Mr and Mrs Donald Foye win ribbon at Newport Motor Car Festival,
06/27/1957:11
Foye and Smith compete at South Shore Antique Auto Club rally,
08/01/1957:9
Customization enthusiasts attempt to form club here, 08/22/1957:1
New car club to have headquarters in Lakeville, 08/29/1957:1
Motor rebuilding one of new club's activities (p), 09/05/1957:1
Car club selects name and officers, Midd-Lake Car Club,
09/05/1957:11
New car club meets at Cherry St clubhouse, 09/12/1957:2
Antique car club participates in meet, hill climb (p), 09/19/1957:1
New car club gets name, The Middleboro Custom Car Association,
09/19/1957:11
South Shore Antique Auto Club tours Martha's Vineyard,
10/17/1957:12
Account of pioneering trip to Florida from 50 years ago by John Miller,
02/06/1958:1
Early motoring days recalled by John Miller, 03/20/1958:8
South Shore Antique Car Club provides rides around sanatorium
grounds (p), 06/05/1958:14
Mr and Mrs Leslie Belben enter 1915 Ford in NH rally, 09/04/1958:1
Donna Falconieri crowned Miss Middleboro Jaycee at auto show (p),
12/11/1958:1
Automotive Service Club now has 40 members, 02/26/1959:9
Mr and Mr Donald Foye take to the road in antique autos, 08/27/1959:4
Local couples participate in antique auto foliage tour, 10/15/1959:1
Early transportation of Thomas Panesis, 1915 (p), 11/12/1959:12
Automobiles - Law and Legislation
Wayne Wright fined $100 for driving uninsured, unregistered vehicle,
02/17/1955:9
Edward Freeman fined $10 for failure to produce registration,
03/03/1955:8
Julian Smith fined $3 for driving without inspection sticker,
05/19/1955:2
Ronald Rose fined $3 for driving without inspection sticker,
05/19/1955:2
Basil Bartlett, Jr. fined $3 for driving uninspected motor vehicle,
05/17/1956:3
Eugene Leighton fined for operating without insurance and with illegal
plates, 09/04/1958:6
Donald Hadsell pleads nolo for failure to get car inspected,
09/18/1958:3
Manuel Mendes fined $100 for operating uninsured car, 05/14/1959:4
Frederick Reimels fined $30 for failure to stop and not displaying
proper lights, 05/21/1959:12
Wilfred Gerrior fined $3 for driving unregistered vehicle,
05/21/1959:12
George Jones guilty of driving without plates, 09/10/1959:4
Roland McDonald withdraws appeal, fine revoked for illegally attached
plates, 11/12/1959:5
Five fined for failure to have stickers, 11/26/1959:1
Daniel McDonald arrested for auto violations and drunkenness,
attempts suicide, 12/17/1959:1
Isaac Bryant denies failure to have current sticker, case filed,
12/24/1959:2
Automobiles - Parts. see also Benny's Home & Auto Stores; Richmond
Automotive Service
Harry E. Richmond cited for 30 years of service with Seiberling Rubber
Co. (l), 03/03/1955:1
Cartoon boosts Middleboro retail (i), 11/22/1956:10
S. Edward Burnham and William Hines plan wholesale auto parts store,
04/17/1958:5
B and H Auto Supply, Inc. opens on North Main St, 05/01/1958:1
Residents protest request for permit for Wood St lot, 09/17/1959:1
Automotive Service Club
Now has 40 members, 02/26/1959:9
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Aviation
Unidentified pilot and passenger crash land on Blanchard's land,
05/10/1956:1
Pilot lands in pasture for a visit with Arthur Vasel, 09/06/1956:1
Allan Hale flies group to Nantucket for a cup of coffee, 10/18/1956:14
Youngster Shelagh Gordon gives impression of first flight,
12/06/1956:12
National Guard airmen unhurt as plane lands in trees here, 08/08/1957:1
Chester Lewis applies to operate commercial landing field,
09/26/1957:1
Airport subject of public hearing, 12/12/1957:1
State approves airport request, 12/26/1957:5
Sonic boom alarms locals, 11/13/1958:1
Avilhiera, Frank B.
Engaged to Norma Ruth Hamilton, 07/25/1957:7
Ayers, Brenton S.
Expresses views on taxes (l), 03/28/1957:7
Charge of operating still asinine (l), 09/26/1957:5
Responds to letter about Sabbath law (l), 01/09/1958:7
Ayotte, Bob
Real estate (ad), 07/05/1956:2
Announces appointment of Daniel Maloney to staff (ad), 01/02/1958:4
Ready to serve you (p), 01/09/1958:11
New office located at 3 Alden St (ad), 08/07/1958:5
Ayotte, Joseph L. see also Joseph L. Ayotte & Son; Queen's Ranch
President of NE Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association,
02/10/1955:3
Dies at age 59, 05/31/1956:4
Obituary, 05/31/1956:7
Petition for probate of will, 06/14/1956:13
Ayotte, Lydia Bartolucci
Daughter born, 05/23/1957:7
Ayotte, Mrs Joseph L.
Sells Queen's Ranch to Mrs H. Coleman of Foxboro, 10/04/1956:1
Awards racing trophy for futurity, 10/04/1956:7
Ayotte, Mrs Robert
Father dies in Woonsocket, 02/26/1959:9
Ayotte, Robert
Purchases Center St business block from Norton man, 11/29/1956:1
Daughter born, 05/23/1957:7
Little League champs feted by Elks (p), 10/30/1958:1
Applications open for elderly housing (p), 08/13/1959:1
Ayotte, Robert H. see also The Three Knights
Executive director of Middleboro Housing Project (ad), 04/21/1955:11
B
B & H Auto Supply, Inc.
Automotive parts store opens on North Main St, 05/01/1958:1
Now open at 27-29 North Main St (ad), 05/01/1958:4
B.A. Kinsman Dairy Co.
3 North St, 01/06/1955:6
Sold to White Brothers' Milk Co. of Quincy, 02/17/1955:1
Babbitt, Harold
1924 Hi Y Club (p), 10/01/1959:8
Babbitt, Herbert W.
And wife injured when car skids and hits tree, 02/23/1956:3
Babbitt, Rachel
And husband injured when car skids and hits tree, 02/23/1956:3
Babcock, Harriet Peckham
Wife of Edwin M. dies at age 69, 07/25/1957:7
Obituary, 07/25/1957:9
Baccus, Anna Marie Souza
Resides in Paxton, IL, 03/05/1959:2
Son born, 07/16/1959:8
Baccus, Gordon
Training at Westover Field in Springfield, 05/28/1959:6
Son born, 07/16/1959:8
Family moves to Chicopee, 08/13/1959:2
Baccus, Gordon L.
Wedding described, 05/15/1958:5
Bachelder, Mrs Sidney
Accepts teaching post in Charleston, NH, 08/23/1956:4
Backus, Anna Souza
Son born, 07/16/1959:2
Backus, Gordon
Son born, 07/16/1959:2
Backus, Isaac
Meditation (from 200 years ago), 03/01/1956:5
Founder of First Baptist Church commemorated (i), 05/24/1956:1
Meditation, 05/24/1956:2
Backus Memorial Baptist Church. see First Baptist Church
Badger, Mildred Soule
Teacher honored for 32 years of service, 11/05/1959:1
Badger, Roland J.
Wed to Mildred Anna Soule, 08/13/1959:7
Baeder, Nellie D.
Widow of John H. dies at age 85, 11/26/1959:5
Baer, Eugene W.
MHS art teacher accepts post in Brimfield, CT, 05/12/1955:1
Bagdasarian, Rose
News of family visiting Lebanon awaited, 07/17/1958:1
Bagdon, Adam
Son born, 02/24/1955:4
Bagdon, Jane Fickert
Son born, 02/24/1955:4
Bagley, Mary Elizabeth
Obituary, 02/06/1958:5
Widow of George D. dies at age 69, 02/06/1958:11
Bailey, Almond
Wed to Betty Fruzzetti, 07/10/1958:5
Bailey, Alton
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Bailey, Arnold
Early Maxim Motor Co. Combination 2 fire truck (p), 05/21/1959:12
Bailey, Bessie
Injured in collision in Lakeville, 01/12/1956:7
Bailey, Bessie B.
Car damaged in encounter with tractor trailer, 06/06/1957:9
Bailey, David E.
Collides with New Jersey driver on East Grove St, 05/12/1955:12
Air Force man ends career with 24 years of active duty (p),
05/26/1955:1
Bailey, Donald
Scouts build monkey bridge at Camp Norse (p), 05/29/1958:6
Bailey, Doris
Family moves from South Middleboro to North Middleboro,
05/21/1959:6
Sells house to A. Dooley, 07/09/1959:2
Bailey, Doris M.
Files marriage intentions, 08/27/1959:7
Wed to James W. Russell, 09/10/1959:9
Bailey, Florence R.
Stockholders petition for dissolution of Bailey Motor Sales,
06/20/1957:6
Bailey, Hank
Mitchell Club champions of the Cape Cod League (p), 03/05/1959:4
Bailey, Harold
MHS 1905 basketball squad (p), 03/27/1958:8
Bailey, Harold C.
Stockholders petition for dissolution of Bailey Motor Sales,
06/20/1957:6
Bailey, Harold F.
Foreclosure notice, 07/11/1957:7
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 09/19/1957:10
Bailey, Harvey R.
Notice of responsibility for only bills of own contracting, 10/23/1958:9
Bailey, Ina Durling
Wife of Hugh R. dies at age 73, 05/16/1957:5
Obituary, 05/16/1957:8
Bailey, Marjorie L.
Foreclosure notice, 07/11/1957:7
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 09/19/1957:10
Bailey, Marjorie Stevens
Daughter born, 09/19/1957:8
Bailey, Mary A.
Petition for administration of estate, 03/20/1958:3
Bailey, Paul Martin
Engaged to Evelyn Shirley Roberts, 06/14/1956:3
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Bailey, Stanley
Professor at University of California, Davis, 06/11/1959:7
Bailey, Warren
Daughter born, 09/19/1957:8
Bailey Motor Sales
Stockholders petition for dissolution of corporation, 06/20/1957:6
Baird, Ann
Attends Endicott Junior College in Beverly, 04/28/1955:3
Baird, Anne
Receives Associate's degree from Endicott Junior College,
06/23/1955:11
Baker, Albert, Jr.
Son born, 12/08/1955:7, 01/02/1958:5
Baker, Alice
Resigns as secretary to Louis Cole, 09/08/1955:4
Baker, Barbara A.
Engaged to John B. Phillips (p), 12/04/1958:1
Baker, Barbara Ann
Member of Queen's court at Jaycee auto show (p), 12/19/1957:1
Wedding described (p), 06/11/1959:7
Baker, Carolyn Springer
Daughter born, 12/04/1958:7
Baker, Corinne Pierce
Son born, 01/02/1958:5
Baker, Corrine Pierce
Son born, 12/08/1955:7
Baker, Esther Gray
Obituary, 12/27/1956:2
Widow of Sidney Tucker dies at age 75, 12/27/1956:5
Baker, Frank
Newly elected Eagles officers (p), 06/07/1956:1
Baker, James
Middleboro Band pictured on Nickerson St about 1905 (ad),
08/28/1958:12
Baker, Jim
Union Band at first barn dance 50 years ago (p), 09/17/1959:12
Baker, Joanne
Files marriage intentions, 06/30/1955:5
Wed to George Costa, 07/07/1955:5
Wedding described (p), 07/07/1955:10
Baker, Madeline
School nurse in Lakeville, 02/03/1955:9
Baker, Michael
Middleboro Band pictured on Nickerson St about 1905 (ad),
08/28/1958:12
Baker, Peter
Employed by builder Robert Darling (p), 10/06/1955:4
Baker, Ralph, Jr.
Discharged from U.S. Air Force, 07/14/1955:7
Baker, Richard
Engaged to Shirley Fuller, 03/29/1956:4
Baker, Richard A.
Engaged to Shirley M. Fuller, 05/12/1955:1
Bicyclist Walter Dudley runs into moving car at Center and Lovell St,
06/09/1955:1
Baker and Viera collide on Main St in Lakeville, 03/29/1956:7
Files marriage intentions, 05/17/1956:2
Wed to Shirley M. Fuller, 05/24/1956:5
Baker, Robert
Daughter born, 12/04/1958:7
Baker, Robert C.
Wedding described, 10/24/1957:2
Bakeries. see also Donut Delite Shop
Lindy's Home Bakery, 48 North Main St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Muriel Do-Nut Co. opens new snack bar at 48 North Main St,
06/23/1955:9
Muriel Donut, Inc, now open at 48 North Main St (ad), 09/08/1955:3
Frank Leighton sells North Main St building housing Muriel Do-Nut
Co. to Boston firm, 05/17/1956:1
North Main St block with Muriel Donut Shop purchased by Boston
company, 08/02/1956:1
Marjorie Akers, Maid-To-Order baked goods, 54 Pearl St (ad),
10/23/1958:12
Bakeries continued
John and Kay Foust, new greaseless donuts at local grocers (ad),
10/30/1958:12
Carmen Cerda, fancy decorated cakes, 10 Rock St (ad), 01/22/1959:3
Pauls' Homemade Donuts (ad), 09/17/1959:12
Balboni, Robert R.
Inducted into U.S. Army, 07/12/1956:1
Baldry, John M.
American-born English student guest at MHS, 09/17/1959:5
Baldwin, Lloyd
Daughter born, 04/16/1959:11
Baldwin, Thelma Phinney
Daughter born, 04/16/1959:11
Ball, Kingsley A.
Sustains serious injury in motorcycle accident in Maine, 11/22/1956:6
Ball, Kinsley A., Jr.
Daughter born, 01/20/1955:5
Family resides in Augusta, ME, 09/24/1959:5
Ball, Lillian
Born to Kinsley A., Jr., 01/20/1955:5
Ballard, Wilbur E.
Fined $75 for drunk driving and drunkenness, 06/14/1956:7
Ballinger, June
Kingston woman appeals for help for Barros family (l), 01/20/1955:1
Ballinger, Sam
Sixteen-year-old reported missing, 03/05/1959:1
Balls (parties). see also Dances and Dancing
Junior Cabot Club holds small, but successful costume ball,
11/03/1955:8
Sacred Heart Mardi Gras costume ball well attended, 02/20/1958:6
Bachelor's Ball Committee circa 1905 (p), 11/13/1958:12
Bally, David F.
Tax collector's notice, 10/25/1956:6
Bally, Florence H.
Tax collector's notice, 10/25/1956:6
Bally, Frank J.
Tax collector's notice, 10/25/1956:6
Bally, Ralph E.
Tax collector's notice, 10/25/1956:6
Baltis, John Lawrence
Dies at age 66, 08/08/1957:5
Obituary, 08/08/1957:12
Bands and Orchestras. see also Bates School - Arts; Middleborough
Memorial High School - Music; Schools - Middleboro (arts); Teen-Age
Drifters
Joseph Cordeiro, music for all occasions (ad), 07/28/1955:8
Middleboro Band pictured on Nickerson St about 1905 (p),
08/28/1958:12
Union Band at first barn dance 50 years ago (p), 09/17/1959:12
Bane, Betty
Wed to Robert W. Stone, 07/05/1956:3
Banks, Annette L.
Sideswipes parked truck on East Grove St, 11/15/1956:13
Banks, Eunice Casell
Resides in Bridgeport, CT, 12/05/1957:5
Banks, Lloyd
Past Master of Mayflower Lodge of Masons, 06/06/1957:2
Water filter beds cleaned to maintain purity (p), 11/21/1957:1
Banks, Lloyd E.
Sealer of weights and measures collects $413 in 1954, 02/10/1955:12
Resigns as sealer of weights and measures, 03/10/1955:4
Eagles donate wind gauge to pumping station (p), 02/19/1959:1
Banks, Patricia
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Banks, Robert L.
Hits pole on icy Plymouth St, 12/25/1958:3
Banks and Banking. see Middleborough Co-operative Bank;
Middleborough Savings Bank; Middleborough Trust Co.
Banta, Earl
Trophy-winning float in annual Precinct Country Fair (p), 07/23/1959:5
Banta, Evelyn
Resides in Pepperell, 01/06/1955:2
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Banta, Irene Ora
Wed to Hosea Frank Maxim, Jr., 10/09/1958:7
Wedding described, 10/16/1958:7
Baptist Church. see Central Baptist Church; First Baptist Church; Mullein
Hill Baptist Church; Rock Village Church
Barbara Ann's Dance Studio, Inc.
Tap, ballet, ballroom (ad), 11/06/1958:2
Barbers. see also Bob's Barber Shop; Hairdressers
Letendre's Barber Shop moves from 15 North Main St to 24 Wareham
St (ad), 01/06/1955:9
Post new price list (ad), 07/07/1955:8
Middleboro Barber Association announces new prices (ad),
11/15/1956:2
Fire damages Letendre's barber shop, 05/15/1958:1
Joe Scolamiero opens shop at 246 Center St (ad), 10/09/1958:11
Bob Dunham sells Everett Square barber shop to Francis Corsini (ad),
11/13/1958:11
Robert Dunham's barber shop changes hands, 11/13/1958:12
Retired barber Joseph Wright honored, 12/25/1958:1
Sherrard's Barber Shop summer hours (ad), 05/21/1959:5
Bob Dunham opens new shop on Bedford St (ad), 06/25/1959:11
Barboza (Mr)
Not guilty of drunkenness, disturbing the peace, and assault,
09/03/1959:7
Barboza, Antone
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Barboza, Elvira
Class of 1955 honor student (p), 03/10/1955:1
Enrolls in Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, 09/29/1955:6
Barboza, Joan
Bates School cheerleaders pose for photo (p), 04/05/1956:3
MHS students observe International Letter Writing Week (p),
10/17/1957:11
MHS Twirlers colorful at holiday football game (p), 12/04/1958:1
MHS Football Queen and court crowned (p), 11/26/1959:4
Silver M Society inducts nine students (p), 12/17/1959:1
Barboza, John
Son born, 08/16/1956:5
Daughter born, 03/06/1958:11
Barboza, John J.
Charge of assault and battery brought by wife Susan dismissed,
03/24/1955:8
Oil burner flareup quelled at Wareham St home, 12/01/1955:1
Fined $15 for drunkenness and suspended sentence for assault on wife,
07/12/1956:8
Pleads innocent on assault charged filed by wife Susan, 08/01/1957:9
Charge of assault filed by wife Susan dismissed, 09/11/1958:5
Barboza, Manny
Elected co-captain for 1956 MHS football team, 12/01/1955:1
Named outstanding player of the year at annual Kiwanis football
banquet, 12/06/1956:1
Barboza, Manuel
Heifer injured running into move auto, 07/26/1956:7
Barboza, Susan
John Barboza gets suspended sentence for assault on wife, 07/12/1956:8
Charge of assault against husband John dismissed, 09/11/1958:5
Barboza, Susan E.
Charge of assault and battery against husband John dismissed,
03/24/1955:8
John Barboza pleads innocent on assault charged filed by wife Susan,
08/01/1957:9
Pleads innocent to assault on Eva Frazier, 04/02/1959:2
Brings husband to court, goes to jail herself, 09/03/1959:7
Barboza, Susan McPherson
Son born, 08/16/1956:5
Daughter born, 03/06/1958:11
Barden, William C.
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Barden Gardens
Planned community opens, 04/28/1955:2
New houses, no down payment for veterans, 05/05/1955:7
The Bargain Spot
Arch St (ad), 09/22/1955:6
Barker, Barbara June
Engaged to Robert George Butler, 05/05/1955:1
Wedding described (p), 09/01/1955:2
Barker, John
New MHS social studies teacher and basketball coach, 07/14/1955:4
Barlous, T.G.
Manager of F.W. Woolworth (ad), 08/22/1957:7
Barlous, Thomas
Woolworth manager resigns, takes post with Halsil Products Co.,
02/05/1959:6
Barnard, Charles H., Jr.
Completes Air Force basic training (p), 11/20/1958:3
Promoted to Airman 2nd Class at Laredo AFB, TX (p), 10/08/1959:4
Barnard, Esther M.
Wed to Ronald G. Gomes, 08/22/1957:3
Wedding described, 08/29/1957:7
Barnard, Marion
Member of Queen's Court at annual MHS Coronation Dance (p),
11/28/1957:1
Training to become airline secretary at Mount Ida Junior College,
10/23/1958:7
Barnerd, Esther M.
Files marriage intentions, 08/08/1957:5
Barnes, George E.
Engaged to Mildred Joyce Gifford (p), 10/06/1955:2
Barnett, Lucy
Sells Barnett Rest Home to Mr and Mrs Lincoln DeFiguerdo,
07/09/1959:1
Barnett, Margaret
Shower held for bride-to-be, 01/19/1956:7
Files marriage intentions, 02/02/1956:7
Wedding described, 02/09/1956:11
Barnett, Richard
Ray Coombs thrown from car in collision at Four Corners (p),
09/10/1959:1
Barnett, Richard A.
Files marriage intentions, 12/12/1957:3
Wed to Bernice B. Bumpus Ford, 12/19/1957:3
Barnett, Robert
Soldier calls home from Japan, 09/06/1956:8
Barnett, Robert W.
Enlists in U.S. Marines (p), 12/01/1955:10
To report to for advanced training at Camp Pendleton, CA,
02/02/1956:1
Named "Outstanding" Member" of Marine battalion (p), 02/09/1956:1
Calls mother from Camp McGill in Japan, 11/29/1956:2
Sergeant serving in Japan (p), 06/20/1957:1
Sergeant serves with 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejune, NC,
02/13/1958:10
In rear-end collision on Rte 28, 07/23/1959:7
Barnett Rest Home
Lucy Barnett sells Barnett Rest Home to Mr and Mrs Lincoln
DeFiguerdo, 07/09/1959:1
Under new management (ad), 07/16/1959:11
Barney, Ashton Morgan
Dies at age 90, 08/18/1955:4
Obituary, 08/18/1955:9
Barney, Carrie Louise
Widow of Ashton M. dies at age 73, 01/26/1956:7
Obituary, 01/26/1956:12
Barney, George
East Bridgewater couple married 35 years, 06/30/1955:10
Barney, George Alton
Obituary, 07/26/1956:5
Whitman man dies at age 80, 07/26/1956:5
Barney, William A.
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Barnicoat, Stanley. see also Stanley Barnicoat Monument Co.
Family moves into Rice St home, 12/31/1959:8
Baron, Barbara
Eagles Auxiliary degree team officers (p), 04/19/1956:11
Eagle ladies work to help needy at Christmas (p), 12/27/1956:4
Barreiros, Barbara MacKinnon
Daughter born, 05/02/1957:7
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Barreiros, Barbara McKinnon
Son born, 05/31/1956:4
Barreiros, David
Son born, 05/31/1956:4
Barreiros, David G.
Daughter born, 05/02/1957:7
Barrett, Mary
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Barriault, Leo J.
Obituary, 08/23/1956:5
Dies at age 67, 08/23/1956:8
Barros, Frank
Daughter born, 10/06/1955:7
Barros, Frank, Jr.
Plymouth St home razed by fire, 01/06/1955:1
Kingston woman appeals for help for stricken family (l) (June
Ballinger), 01/20/1955:1
Middleboro folks answer appeal, 01/27/1955:1
Family receives aid from generous individuals and organizations,
01/27/1955:4
Family extends thanks to all who helped, 02/03/1955:1
Wide variety of items donated to family, 02/03/1955:1
Tax collector's notice, 03/07/1957:2
Notice of tax taking, 03/12/1959:12
Barros, Joseph
Carver couple married 35 years, 02/19/1959:11
Barros, Rose Gomes
Daughter born, 10/06/1955:7
Barros, Severino A.
North Carver man dies at age 65, 12/03/1959:5
Obituary, 12/03/1959:5
Barrows, Abner
Old apprenticing contracts donated to historical society, 11/03/1955:2
Barrows, Beatrice
Enrolls at Cape Cod Hospital Training School for Practical Nursing,
09/08/1955:5
Barrows, Dwelley
Old apprenticing contracts donated to historical society, 11/03/1955:2
Barrows, James P.
Private 1st Class with 1st Cavalry Division in Japan, 06/02/1955:2
Barrows, Roy Mansfield
Dies at age 63, 06/30/1955:5
Obituary, 06/30/1955:10
Barstow, Frank L., Jr.
Daughter born, 08/11/1955:4
Barstow, Richard
Master Sergeant stationed in Grand Forks, ND, 05/21/1959:5
Barstow, Theresa A. Dubee
Daughter born, 08/11/1955:4
Bartalucci, Augusto
Dies in Woonsocket, 02/26/1959:9
Bartelamia, Francis
Son born, 01/08/1959:11
Bartelamia, Jeanne Wilson
Son born, 01/08/1959:11
Bartlett, Basil, Jr.
Guardsman stranded during evacuation mission to Northbridge,
08/25/1955:1
Daughter born, 04/18/1957:6, 10/23/1958:11
Son born, 10/08/1959:7
Bartlett, Basil W., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 01/05/1956:5
Wed to Evelyn E. DeMoura, 01/19/1956:5
Fined $3 for driving uninspected motor vehicle, 05/17/1956:3
Bartlett, Basil Wade
Engaged to Evelyn Elizabeth DeMoura, 06/23/1955:4
Bartlett, Clifford
Engaged to Ann Marie Reynolds (p), 08/01/1957:1
Bartlett, Clifford A.
Engaged to Ann Reynolds, 12/12/1957:5
Files marriage intentions, 12/19/1957:3
Wedding described (p), 01/02/1958:3
Wed to Ann Marie Reynolds, 01/09/1958:8
Bartlett Clifford A. continued
Completes course at Army Ordinance School in Maryland,
04/24/1958:12
Bartlett, Edla
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Bartlett, Errol
Daughter born, 05/16/1957:5
Son born, 01/08/1959:11
Bartlett, Errol D.
Foreclosure notice, 01/10/1957:7
Bartlett, Erroll
Son born, 09/29/1955:7
Bartlett, Evelyn DeMoura
Daughter born, 04/18/1957:6
Son born, 10/08/1959:7
Bartlett, Evelyn DeMurra
Daughter born, 10/23/1958:11
Bartlett, Francine Sheree
Infant daughter of Errol D. and Thelma Goodwin dies, 05/16/1957:5
Bartlett, Gene
Wed to Dorothy DeMoura, 10/29/1959:11
Bartlett, Joann
Employed with Homer-Bronson Co. of Beacon Falls, CT,
06/02/1955:10
Bartlett, Thelma A.
Foreclosure notice, 01/10/1957:7
Bartlett, Thelma Arlene Goodwin
Daughter born, 05/16/1957:5
Bartlett, Thelma Goodwin
Son born, 09/29/1955:7, 01/08/1959:11
Bartlett, Vincent E.
Engaged to Roberta Caswell, 08/22/1957:3
Files marriage intentions, 08/29/1957:7
Wedding described (p), 09/12/1957:8
Fined $10 for trespassing, 10/23/1958:6
Bartlett, Virginia
Receives Master's degree in Education from Bridgewater State
Teachers' College, 06/09/1955:6
Local teen center discussed at YMCA (p), 11/07/1957:13
MHS varsity field hockey team wins final game, 12/05/1957:2
MHS teacher lauded for years of service, 05/22/1958:8
Baseball. see also Baseball - Babe Ruth League; Baseball - Little League;
Baseball - Pony League; Baseball - Twilight League; Middleborough
Memorial High School - Baseball; Mitchell Memorial Club - Baseball;
Ted Williams Camp
Network switch in Taunton blacks out World Series here, 10/10/1957:1
Inglese's birthday thrill includes visit from Red Sox Piersall,
11/28/1957:1
Nemasket Club team circa 1921 (p), 08/06/1959:12
Local nine from 1905 (p), 09/24/1959:12
Odd Fellows team in 1912 (p), 10/29/1959:12
Knights of Columbus team of Middleboro Twilight League 1933-34
(p), 11/19/1959:12
Baseball - Babe Ruth League
Season opens with parade, 06/14/1956:3
Eagles team photo (p), 06/21/1956:4
Bobby Turcott hurls perfect game, 06/20/1957:12
Thomas Bros. team wins championship, 08/22/1957:8
Eagles' team holds banquet, 09/12/1957:1
Feted by Eagles (p), 11/27/1958:1
Eagles fete local team (p), 10/29/1959:1
Baseball - Little League
Bob Goldstein donates $100, 05/12/1955:1
Players selected at annual auction, 05/12/1955:1
Elks donates $75, 05/26/1955:1
All-star team members selected, 07/14/1955:1
Nine batters hit 0.350 mark, 07/14/1955:3
All-stars beat Bourne 5-3 (t), 07/28/1955:7
All-stars cop title (t), 08/04/1955:1
District Six champs lose to Marshfield, 08/04/1955:1
Win Area A in District 6 with win over Wareham (t), 08/04/1955:8
Donations total $551, 09/01/1955:1
Mitchell Memorial Club takes championship in win over Elks,
09/08/1955:1
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Baseball – Little League continued
Annual banquet closes season, 10/27/1955:4
One hundred try out, 04/26/1956:10
Holds annual player auction, 05/10/1956:1
All-star team named, 07/19/1956:1
Record $741.46 collected on tag day, 08/09/1956:1
VFW team cops title, 08/30/1956:1
Trophies presented to outstanding players at annual banquet,
10/04/1956:1
Four teams enroll in Middleboro circuit, 05/16/1957:1
Wallace McLean holds first half of season batting lead (t), 07/11/1957:1
All-Star team selected, 07/18/1957:1
Collects $949.40 during tag day, 08/22/1957:1
VFW wins league championship, 08/22/1957:7
Field spruced up for official dedication to Alfred Gauthier (p),
05/29/1958:1
All-Stars lose in tourney play, 07/31/1958:1
John Donovan posts 4-0 pitching record and ends with no-hitter,
08/14/1958:1
Nets a record $1,018.20 in recent tag days, 08/21/1958:5
Playoffs delayed by rain, 08/28/1958:1
Elks team takes title, 09/04/1958:1
Annual banquet held, 10/09/1958:8
Champs feted by sponsors (p), 10/30/1958:1
Four clubs to open play on Memorial Day, 05/07/1959:1
Tag day campaign grosses $975.98, 08/06/1959:1
Middleboro Merchants team takes first league championship,
08/13/1959:6
Merchants team wins local championship, 08/27/1959:4
Holds annual banquet, 10/08/1959:1
Baseball - Pony League
Thomas Bros. team joins league, 04/21/1955:7
William Egger Co. team enters league, 04/21/1955:11
Player rosters announced, 05/19/1955:10
Eagles enter team in new league, 05/26/1955:6
Eagles fete Pony Leaguers at banquet (p), 10/27/1955:1
Pony League play discontinued, Babe Ruth League formed,
04/26/1956:5
Baseball - Twilight League
Four teams represented at first meeting, 03/31/1955:1
Four teams in league; directors named, 04/14/1955:1
Announces 24-game schedule (t), 04/28/1955:1
Dispute settled with return of Assonet team, 06/30/1955:3
Decides to suspend operations for this season, 04/19/1956:1
Selectmen okay tag days, 06/20/1957:1
Wins final game of successful season, 08/29/1957:2
Basketball. see also Basketball - Little League; Middleborough Memorial
High School - Basketball; Mitchell Memorial Club - Basketball
Middleboro Old Timers beat Lakeville Lakers, 01/13/1955:2
"Dapper" MacDonald plays with Camp Lejune, NC basketball team,
02/03/1955:1
Egger quintet loses in state semi-pro tourney, 02/24/1955:1
Thomas Bros. take local Industrial League title, 03/24/1955:1
Thomas Bros. team wins Industrial League title, 03/31/1955:1
YMCA league ready to start, 11/24/1955:1
Industrial League forms four-team league, 12/01/1955:10
Celtics' Bob Cousy visits Barbara Giberti (p), 05/24/1956:1
Plymouth Shoe Co. champs of Middleboro Industrial League,
03/14/1957:6
YMCA forms new junior high league, 01/23/1958:3
Steve's Sports Den team tops Industrial League (p), 03/27/1958:6
Assawampsett School team enjoys successful season (t), 02/12/1959:7
Shurtleff Hardware team to play in state semi-pro tourney (p),
02/19/1959:7
Shurtleffs downed in second round of state tourney, 02/26/1959:9
Winners of first annual YMCA Sunday School Basketball League (p),
04/23/1959:1
1914 Grammar School Basketball team (p), 11/26/1959:8
Middleboro Mercantile League champs of 1933 (p), 12/03/1959:8
Early YMCA basketball team (p), 12/31/1959:8
Basketball - Little League
Plans underway for new hoop league, 02/03/1955:1
Sixty candidates report to first session, 02/10/1955:1
Welly Thomas elected president, 02/17/1955:1
Basler, Carol A.
Files marriage intentions, 12/27/1956:5
Wed to Leon Arthur Weymouth, 01/03/1957:5
Wed to Leon A. Weymouth, 01/10/1957:5
Bass, John
Taunton St couple married three years, 05/19/1955:10
Bass, Ruth A.
Obituary, 12/27/1956:4
Widow of Robert C. dies at age 76, 12/27/1956:5
Bassett, Christina
Wed to James Chadwick, 07/07/1955:5
Bassett, Christina M.
Files marriage intentions, 06/30/1955:5
Bassett, Howard H.
Charges of drunkenness and disturbing the peace dismissed for lack of
prosecution, 11/22/1956:6
Guilty of assault on Edwin Johnson and Charles Owen, 01/17/1957:8
Gets 30 days for drunkenness and one month for disturbing the peace,
05/23/1957:9
Bassett, Miriam
Sacred Heart Church purchases Bassett property at Oak and Center St,
05/02/1957:4
Employed at public library, 08/21/1958:4
Bassett, Ralph M.
Obituary, 09/20/1956:3
Dies at age 78, 09/20/1956:5
Petition for probate of will, 10/11/1956:13
Bassett, Ruth Barbara
Wed to Paul Rielley Bradley, 10/22/1959:11
Batchelder, F. Herbert
Members of Hose Company 3 in late 1880s (p), 06/18/1959:8
Batchelder, Janet
New MHS English teacher, 10/16/1958:6
Batchelder, Janet B.
Teacher resigns from West Side School, 08/02/1956:1
Batchelder, Janette B.
Profile of new West Side School teacher, 06/14/1956:1
Batchelder, Mrs Sidney
Resides in Jacksonville, NC, 10/13/1955:8
Resides in Alstead, NH, 11/29/1956:3
Batchelder, Sidney
Lieutenant heads for Far East in new year, 12/22/1955:8
Posted to Charlotte, NC, 06/20/1957:11
Batchelder, Sydney
Leaves for duty in Far East, 02/23/1956:10
Bates, Barbara
Central Methodist committee prepares for arts and crafts sale (p),
11/28/1957:8
Bates, Barbara Ann
New Grade One teacher at Flora Clark School, 04/11/1957:1
Bates, Barbara Tripp
New member of school faculty introduced, 09/19/1957:2
Son born, 07/30/1959:5
Bates, Catherine
Dedication of American Revolution boulder, 1915 (p), 07/17/1958:8
1914 Grammar School Basketball team (p), 11/26/1959:8
Bates, Dorothy L.
Wed to James R. Spence, 11/22/1956:5
Bates, Elmer
Engaged to Barbara Tripp, 05/17/1956:12
Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1
Bates, Elmer E.
Files marriage intentions, 06/28/1956:3
Wed to Barbara A. Tripp, 07/05/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 07/05/1956:8
Son born, 07/30/1959:5
Bates, Horace F.
Honored by superintendents, 12/22/1955:1
Bates, Mrs Charles H.
Dedication of American Revolution boulder, 1915 (p), 07/17/1958:8
Bates, Virginia L.
Wed to Terrence J. Westgate, 03/19/1959:7
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Bates School
Staff works all summer organizing, 07/14/1955:1
Homeroom assignments, 08/18/1955:1
Notes for parents on first day, 09/15/1955:1
Enrollment at 417, 09/22/1955:5
Principal Burkland gives annual report, 02/02/1956:6
Publication, Echo, comes to end of the road, 07/12/1956:7
Bates School - Arts
To produce operetta despite loss of scenery in fire, 03/10/1955:1
Annual operetta performed to full house, 04/14/1955:1
Annual MHS band concert assisted by Bates School band, 05/12/1955:4
Art exhibition held, 06/09/1955:6
Eighth graders present annual operetta, Legend of Sleepy Hollow,
04/12/1956:1
Band concert again a hit, 05/10/1956:1
Bates School - Commencement
Graduation date announced, 04/21/1955:1
142 pupils graduate, 06/16/1955:9
155 promoted to high school, 06/21/1956:1
Bates School - Facilities
Demolition proceeds smoothly, 01/06/1955:5
Chimneys battered down, 02/03/1955:2
Last vestiges of building removed (p), 04/07/1955:1
Selectmen discuss memorial marker, 05/19/1955:5
Gutted one year ago, 09/22/1955:6
Memorial marker to be set near flagpole site, 09/29/1955:1
Boulder memorial in the works, 10/06/1955:1
Eighteen-ton quartz boulder new memorial marker, 11/03/1955:1
Giant boulder being moved (p), 11/10/1955:1
Memorial enhanced by evergreens donated by Ernest Maxim,
12/06/1956:1
Board urged to preserve lawn, no parking lot, 12/05/1957:1
View of former high school and Bates School (p), 01/23/1958:10
Former building in background of photo (p), 03/13/1958:10
Bates School - Faculty and Staff
E. Richard McDonald new social studies teacher and athletic director
(p), 06/09/1955:1
Michael Hennessey resigns, takes post in Wellesley, 06/09/1955:2
Charles Whitham new music teacher, 07/14/1955:4
John Zynsky resigns, replaced by Vitautas Maneikas, 08/11/1955:1
Mrs Joseph Walker new English teacher, replaces Mary Anacki,
08/11/1955:1
E. Richard McDonald decides to stay on as teacher/coach, 02/09/1956:1
Lorraine DiMuzio and Vitautas Manekis resign, 06/14/1956:1
Frederick Ryan replaced by Franklin James, 06/21/1956:1
Donald Jesse resigns, replaced by Stanley Maxwell, 08/02/1956:1
Principal Burkland's secretary, Rose Martin, resigns, 08/30/1956:1
Bates School - Sports
Basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1
Cheerleaders pose for photo (p), 04/05/1956:3
Bath, Annie Louden M.
Obituary, 03/13/1958:2
Wife of William H. dies at age 81, 03/13/1958:9
Petition for probate of will, 04/03/1958:5
Bath, William H.
Former Central Methodist pastor found in woods, 08/21/1958:5
Bath, William Harvey
Dies at age 81, 03/12/1959:7
Obituary, 03/12/1959:12
Petition for probate of will, 05/21/1959:11
Petition for license to sell real estate, 10/29/1959:11
Bats
Local folks aid bat hunters' research (p), 07/31/1958:1
Batteries. see Automobiles - Parts
Battis, Elaine
Tapped for Silver M Society, 02/17/1955:1
Named to attend Girls' State, 03/21/1957:12, 06/06/1957:1
Thanks Legion auxiliary for Girls' State opportunity (l), 06/20/1957:12
Member of Queen's Court at annual MHS Coronation Dance (p),
11/28/1957:1
Receives good citizenship award from MA DAR (p), 01/23/1958:1
Rainbow Girls hold officer installation (p), 01/30/1958:3
Last chapel held for MHS seniors (p), 06/12/1958:13
Begins professional training at Bouve-Boston School, 07/31/1958:1
Battis, Elaine continued
Recipient of MA Scholarship Foundation award (p), 08/14/1958:1
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
Battis, Henry
1954-55 MHS basketball team (p), 03/03/1955:1
School St couple married 25 years, 07/17/1958:1
Battis, Henry E.
Named athletic director for MHS and Junior High School, 07/19/1956:1
Honored by Anawon Council of Boy Scouts (p), 05/30/1957:1
Honored for 25 years of service (p), 12/04/1958:1
Veteran coach presents record (t), 12/11/1958:14
Battis, Mrs Henry
President of Middleboro Girl Scout Council speaks at 12th annual
meeting, 04/16/1959:2
Battis, Steve
MHS set for football opener at Randolph (p), 09/24/1959:1
Baxter, Mrs Peter
Family resides in Huntington, Long Island, 09/26/1957:9
Bayberry Farms
Wins honors at MA Ayrshire Club, 05/29/1958:6
Bazinet, Carolyn Ryder
Son born, 05/14/1959:7
Bazinet, Frederick
Guardsman promoted to Specialist 2nd Class, 11/21/1957:4
Son born, 05/14/1959:7
Bazinet, Frederick A.
Engaged to Carolyn A. Ryder, 01/02/1958:1
Bazinet, Frederick Arthur
Wed to Carolyn Alta Ryder, 03/20/1958:11
Bazinet, Hervey
Dies at age 59, 01/19/1956:5
Obituary, 01/19/1956:5
Bazinet, Lloyd
Patrolman gets public apology from Wareham man who struck him,
09/24/1959:1
Beach, Curtis
Awarded Ph.D. in religion from University of Southern California,
04/11/1957:9
Beal, William N.
Obituary, 02/12/1959:4
Dies at age 66, 02/12/1959:11
Beals, Austen
Kiwanis help with improvements to playgrounds (p), 08/21/1958:1
Bean, Roger W.P.
Juvenile on probation for break-in at Bean's, 04/11/1957:2
Bear Wheel & Brake Service
6 Everett St (ad), 03/05/1959:4
Now at Everett Square, 07/02/1959:8
Service specialists (p), 09/10/1959:8
Expert work guaranteed, 12/17/1959:10
Beard, Hazel Deborah Deane
Son born, 12/12/1957:3
Beard, James M.
Files marriage intentions, 05/16/1957:5
Wedding described, 05/23/1957:4
Wed to H. Deborah Deane, 06/06/1957:7
Beard, James Merrill
Engaged to Hazel D. Deane (p), 05/02/1957:1
Son born, 12/12/1957:3
Bearse, Alvin W.
Calls on old friends here, 08/29/1957:5
Beaton, Daniel C.
Engaged to Judy Piver, 11/13/1958:12
Beaton, Daniel E., Jr.
Engaged to Judith A. Piver (p), 09/18/1958:1
Wed to Judith A. Piver, 01/08/1959:11
Wedding described, 01/08/1959:11
Beaton, Donald E., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 12/25/1958:5
Beaton, Mary S.
Obituary, 04/19/1956:6
Beaton, Mrs Daniel E., Jr.
Wed at Sacred Heart Church (p), 01/08/1959:6
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Beaton, Thomas C.
Obituary, 05/05/1955:2
East Freetown man dies at age 80, 05/05/1955:6
Beatt, David Alexander
Obituary, 03/06/1958:2
Dies at age 71, 03/06/1958:11
Beatt, John
Obituary, 05/07/1959:7
Dies at age 68, 05/07/1959:11
Beattie, Alice
Obituary, 01/30/1958:4
Wife of James W., Sr. dies at age 68, 01/30/1958:9
Beattie, Alice P.
Petition for probate of will, 06/26/1958:7
Beattie, Florence Comeau
Daughter born, 04/16/1959:11
Beattie, James E.
Cyclist injured in Wareham St mishap, 06/13/1957:6
Breaks leg in playground accident, 08/29/1957:13
Beattie, James, Jr.
Daughter born, 04/16/1959:11
Beattie, James W.
Retired seafarer recounts life, 12/11/1958:15
Beattie, Mary
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Beatty, G.C.
Files application for trailer camp permit, 05/29/1958:4
Results of hearing on camp permit, 06/12/1958:8
Beaudoin, Bette M.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 01/06/1955:6
Beaudoin, Theodore D.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 01/06/1955:6
Beaulieu, Harland
Son born, 05/15/1958:11
Beaulieu, Janet Gummow
Son born, 05/15/1958:11
Beautification
Middleboro Garden Club provides beauty spot at old South Main St
watering trough, 07/11/1957:1
Garden Club fills watering troughs with flowers, 06/12/1958:6
Litterbug problem aired by selectmen, 05/14/1959:1
Beaver, Peggy Joyce
Engaged to Paul Roberts, 02/19/1959:2
Wedding described, 07/09/1959:8
Becker, Adolph
Judge dismisses charges stemming from neighbor row if no further
trouble develops, 09/22/1955:11
Town counsel makes ruling on culvert controversy, 11/10/1955:6
Cross suits with Boothman dismissed with no findings, 12/22/1955:3
Knocks down utility pole on Thomas St, 04/18/1957:7
Thomas St couple married 55 years, 06/05/1958:9
Becker, Lucy
Resumes studies at Brockton Hospital, 10/13/1955:9
Graduates from Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (p), 09/20/1956:1
Becker, Lucy H.
Files marriage intentions, 04/03/1958:11
Wedding described (p), 04/24/1958:5
Wed to Arthur E. Neubauer, 04/24/1958:7
Becker, Lucy Harrington
Engaged to Wallace Frederick Burba, 04/07/1955:12
Engaged to Arthur Edsel Neubauer (p), 02/13/1958:1
Becker, Mary
Judge dismisses charges stemming from neighbor row if no further
trouble develops, 09/22/1955:11
Becker, Otto
Robert Spencer commends Otto Becker (l), 03/12/1959:6
Becker, Otto P., Jr.
Write-in candidate for Finance Committee (l), 01/17/1957:8
Becker, Peter O.
Files marriage intentions, 08/30/1956:6
Wed to Mary P. McCann, 09/13/1956:5
Wedding described, 09/13/1956:5
Beckman, B.
I'll Remember "17" (poem), 02/19/1959:8
Beckman, Beverly
Vies for title of Miss Middleboro Jaycee at auto show (p), 12/11/1958:1
Beckman, Beverly Ann
Accepted at Quincy City Hospital School of Nursing (p), 04/30/1959:1
Engaged to Byron F. Guilford (p), 11/26/1959:1
Beckman, Diane
Sears Roebuck and Co. donates equipment for MHS biology and
chemistry students (p), 10/10/1957:7
Beckman, Dianne
MHS varsity field hockey team wins final game (p), 12/05/1957:2
Beckman, Ellsworth
Daughter born, 07/04/1957:5
Couple married 20 years, 10/08/1959:6
Beckman, Harry
Southwick St couple married 45 years, 07/05/1956:1
Beckman, Laura Woodward
Southwick St couple married 45 years, 07/05/1956:1
Beckman, Lillian Waters
Daughter born, 07/04/1957:5
Couple married 20 years, 10/08/1959:6
Beckman, M. Dianne
Enters Burbank School of Nursing in Fitchburg (p), 09/04/1958:1
Capped at Burbank Hospital School of Nursing, 07/16/1959:1
Beckman, Margaret Cabral
Son born, 12/24/1959:7
Beckman, Russel
Painting and paperhanging, 49 Forest St (ad), 03/14/1957:3
Beckman, Russell
Engaged to Margaret Cabral, 06/06/1957:7
Files marriage intentions, 06/13/1957:7
Wedding described (p), 06/27/1957:6
Wed to Margaret Cabral, 06/27/1957:7
Son born, 12/24/1959:7
Beckman, Russell F.
Enlists in U.S. Navy (p), 01/27/1955:1
Beckman, Russell, Jr.
Naval recruits trains in Bainbridge, MD, 02/24/1955:10
Bee, Ida E.
Dies in Harwichport, 10/22/1959:8
Beech, Aaron
Twins born to three generations of Nelson/Beech family (p),
12/06/1956:1
Beech, Aaron, Jr.
Twins born, 10/11/1956:5
Beech, Debra
Twins born to three generations of Nelson/Beech family (p),
12/06/1956:1
Beech, Frances Gaul
Twins born, 10/11/1956:5
Beech, John
Freshman at Wesleyan College, 09/18/1958:10
Sophomore at West Virginia Wesleyan College, 09/24/1959:6
Beech, Robert
Twins born to three generations of Nelson/Beech family (p),
12/06/1956:1
Beech, Roger E. see Lakeville Sand & Gravel
Beers, Bertha B.
Teacher of piano, 59 North Main St (ad), 09/08/1955:9
Bees and Beekeeping
Local bees hit by fatal disease, 01/13/1955:5
Begley, Alice R.
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Begley, Ann
Employed at Helen's Beauty Shop, 08/22/1957:11
Begley, E. Robert
Couple resides in Hancock, ME, 06/04/1959:11
Begley, Eleanor Desrosier
Daughter born, 10/18/1956:3
Begley, Marie Quelle
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Begley, T. Francis
Named to committee of U.S. Savings and Loan League, 02/28/1957:1,
03/06/1958:1
Holy Name Society has annual breakfast (p), 05/15/1958:1
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Begley, T. Francis continued
Named vice-president of Co-operative Bank, 08/28/1958:1
Named to committee post with U.S. Savings and Loan League,
03/19/1959:1
Begley, William F.
Daughter born, 10/18/1956:3
Beidler, Carolyn Jean
Files for divorce, 01/20/1955:5
Beidler, John Marvin
Wife files for divorce, 01/20/1955:5
Beighley, Annette M.
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
Beighley, Clare S.
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
Belben, Brenda
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten, 06/12/1958:6
Belben, Kenneth E.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3
Belben, Leslie. see also The Mower Shop
Couples joins antique car rally to Peterboro, NH, 08/04/1955:9
Couple travels 200 miles in antique auto, 09/06/1956:1
Couple enters 1915 Ford in NH rally, 09/04/1958:1
Couple participates in antique auto foliage tour, 10/15/1959:1
Belben, Marjorie Irene
Wife of William J. dies at age 60, 12/19/1957:3
Obituary, 12/19/1957:7
Belben, William
The Mower Shop offers complete service (p), 01/29/1959:10
Belben, William James
Obituary, 02/12/1959:4
Dies at age 63, 02/12/1959:11
Belben's Auto Service
Named official AAA service station, 06/27/1957:12
Belden, Alberta S.
Obituary, 12/03/1959:7
Bell, Francis
Daughter born, 08/25/1955:4
East Middleboro 4-H Club holds agricultural exhibit (p), 05/01/1958:1
Bell, Luanna Crowell
Daughter born, 08/25/1955:4
Bell, William H.
New MHS art teacher, 07/26/1956:1
MHS art teacher resigns, 07/25/1957:6
Beller, C. Dwight
Chaplain returns from Okinawa, 11/10/1955:7
Beller, Mrs Calvin D.
Resides in Sea Cliff, Long Island, 12/06/1956:9
Bellerive, Leslie
Little League field spruced up for official dedication to Alfred Gauthier
(p), 05/29/1958:1
Belliveau, Anna Marie Rose deLima
Files marriage intentions, 09/25/1958:11
Wedding described, 10/16/1958:5
Wed to Leopold Soucy, Jr., 10/16/1958:11
Belmont, Anthony
Son born, 10/06/1955:7
Belmont, Beatrice Austin
Son born, 10/06/1955:7
Belmont, Charles
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Belmont, Harry
Former Middleboro resident tells of travels, life in Florida,
08/29/1957:1
Middleboro Band pictured on Nickerson St about 1905 (ad),
08/28/1958:12
Belmont, Harry A.
Couple resides in Bradenton Beach, FL, 03/29/1956:7
Belmont, Lucy
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Belmore, George
Knights of Columbus baseball team of Middleboro Twilight League
1933-34 (p), 11/19/1959:12
Belrose, Elizabeth Johnson
Daughter born, 12/08/1955:7, 10/16/1958:11
Belrose, Henry
Petition for conservatorship, 09/24/1959:11
Obituary, 10/22/1959:2
Dies at age 82, 10/22/1959:11
Belrose, Marion
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Belrose, Norman
Daughter born, 12/08/1955:7, 10/16/1958:11
Belrose, Paul
Young people enact living creche scene at Church of Our Saviour (p),
12/29/1955:1
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Bemis, Edson
Couple moves from Wareham St to Rhode Island Rd, 05/12/1955:11
Ben & Mildred's Annex
Opening for the winter (ad), 11/19/1959:6
Ben & Mildred's Chicken House
Outdoor square dancing (ad), 06/20/1957:8
Ben & Mildred's Dairy Bar
Ben and Mildred Howes open new business, 05/26/1955:1
Howes new restaurant opens (ad), 05/26/1955:12
Waitresses wanted (ad), 09/13/1956:11
Sirloin steaks stolen in break-in, 08/27/1959:1
New hours (ad), 09/24/1959:7
Bena, Caroline
Engaged to Steven Paul Furman, 11/21/1957:1
Bena, Caroline A.
Files marriage intentions, 01/16/1958:2
Wed to Stephen P. Furman, 01/23/1958:4
Wedding described (p), 01/23/1958:5
Bena, John
Keith St couple married 50 years, 12/26/1957:1, 01/09/1958:1
Bena's Shoe Repair
Closed Mondays (ad), 08/01/1957:9
Beneficial Finance Co.
Personal Finance Co. changes name to Beneficial Finance Co. (ad),
02/02/1956:3
Personal Finance Co. changes name, 02/02/1956:11
Sells loan insurance, 02/09/1956:12
Leona Wright cashier, 07/26/1956:3
Norman Clarkson new manager of local office, 10/03/1957:11
Observes 5th anniversary here, 11/26/1959:4
Benevides, Rita
Engaged to Sterling A. Caparello (p), 07/21/1955:1
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - Lodge No. 1274
Lodge fetes MHS basketball squad, 03/31/1955:3
Raise $800 toward skating rink, 04/28/1955:1
Donates $75 to Little League, 05/26/1955:1
Gertrude daCosta awarded $750 Cerebral Palsy Grant by Elks National
Foundation, 09/22/1955:1
Vote to sponsor troop of Sea Scouts, 11/24/1955:1
Fete MHS basketball squad, 04/05/1956:4
Observe National Youth Day with entertainment at sanatorium,
04/12/1956:1
Raise $1,037 for youth work, 04/12/1956:1
Observes annual Youth Day, 05/03/1956:1
Open house at newly renovated home on High St (ad), 05/10/1956:13
Sponsors William Wheeler for Boys' State, 05/31/1956:1
Sponsors William Wheeler for Boys' State (p), 06/07/1956:1
Youth Committee awarded plaque, 06/14/1956:1
Cited for recreational activities (p), 06/21/1956:11
Award scholarships to Gertrude daCosta and Paul Roberts,
10/04/1956:1
Paul Roberts will use scholarship for advanced study in cerebral palsy
therapy, 10/11/1956:5
Annual High School Basketball Night held at Elks, 03/21/1957:1
Donates $100 to Lakeville Junior Police Patrol (p), 05/09/1957:1
Thieves net $170 in cash in break-in, 05/23/1957:1
Secretary George Purdon retires after 40 years (p), 03/27/1958:1
Fetes MHS basketball squad, 04/03/1958:9
Little League team takes title, 09/04/1958:1
Little League champs feted by sponsors (p), 10/30/1958:1
Holds annual meeting, 03/19/1959:5
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - Lodge No. 1274 continued
Fetes MHS basketball team, 04/02/1959:3
MHS group named to attend Boys' State (p), 05/21/1959:1
Establishes scholarship in name of Harry Richmond, 10/15/1959:1
Letter extends thanks to Harry Richmond (l), 11/19/1959:1
Beninati, Catherine
Files marriage intentions, 09/15/1955:4
Wed to Donald Gomes, 09/22/1955:7
Benjamin, Josephine Soutiere
Five generations celebrate 90th birthday, 11/20/1958:1
Benn, George
Middleboro Band pictured on Nickerson St about 1905 (ad),
08/28/1958:12
Union Band at first barn dance 50 years ago (p), 09/17/1959:12
Benn, George Ernest
Dies at age 87, 01/24/1957:5
Obituary, 01/24/1957:8
Petition for probate of will, 02/28/1957:2
Bennett, Alma S.
Obituary, 07/23/1959:3
Dies at age 66, 07/23/1959:8
Bennett, Claire Devlin
Son born, 10/11/1956:5
Bennett, Elizabeth A.
John Black, Jr. guilty of assault on Bennett, 05/03/1956:12
Files marriage intentions, 08/30/1956:6
Wed to John A. Black, Jr., 10/18/1956:3
Bennett, Grace
Obituary, 05/07/1959:6
Bennett, Irene
Engaged to Winthrop Holloway, 06/05/1958:1
Bennett, Jane
Author, Louise Dickinson Rich, refers to local folks in new book,
Innocence Under the Elms, 02/03/1955:1
Bennett, John W.
Profile of new MHS teacher, 01/27/1955:1
MHS teacher receives Ford Foundation Fellowship, to study at Yale,
04/07/1955:1
School Committee receives and accepts resignation, 04/21/1955:1
Bennett, Joseph J.
Collides with Assonet driver at Wood and Sachem St, 07/26/1956:5
Bennett, Mildred L.
Files marriage intentions, 06/02/1955:4
Wed to Russell T. Seaver, 06/09/1955:6
Bennett, Nellie
Author, Louise Dickinson Rich, refers to local folks in new book,
Innocence Under the Elms, 02/03/1955:1
Oldest member of Bridgewater State Teachers' College alumni
association, 05/19/1955:9
Charter member of Middleboro Garden Club (p), 06/05/1958:12
Bennett, Nellie M.
Retired teacher celebrates 90th birthday, 01/22/1959:1
Bennett, O. Francis
Awarded full fellowship at Penn State University, 06/21/1956:2
Bennett, O.F.
Family resides in Woodbury, NJ, 12/24/1959:11
Bennett, Ovell
Engaged to Claire Devlin, 04/21/1955:12, 05/05/1955:12
Receives M.S. degree from Boston College, 06/09/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Wedding described (p), 06/30/1955:4
Wed to Marjorie C. Devlin, 06/30/1955:5
Son born, 10/11/1956:5
Bennett, Ovell F.
Receives Ph.D. from Penn State University (p), 01/30/1958:1
Bennett, Peter
Biography, 09/11/1958:12
Bennett, Phyllis Peterson
Daughter born, 04/23/1959:9
Bennett, Stan
Eagles' Babe Ruth League team photo (p), 06/21/1956:4
Eagles fete local Babe Ruth baseball team (p), 10/29/1959:1
Bennett, Stanley
Eagles donate wind gauge to pumping station (p), 02/19/1959:1
Daughter born, 04/23/1959:9
Benny's Home & Auto Stores
45 Center St (ad), 11/17/1955:3
Purchases Center site formerly occupied by First National,
09/20/1956:1
Pass final papers in business block sale, 09/27/1956:10
Schedules to re-open October 19th, 10/04/1956:1
We are moving, everything must be sold (ad), 10/04/1956:3
Sales women wanted (ad), 10/04/1956:8
Cashier wanted (ad), 10/04/1956:11
Opening newest, most modern shopping center, 10/18/1956:1
Grand opening of self-service super store (ad), 10/18/1956:9
Thronged on opening day, 10/25/1956:1
Plate glass windows slashed by Halloween pranksters, 11/01/1956:1
Man wanted to work full time (ad), 07/25/1957:5, 10/17/1957:12
34th birthday sale (ad), 10/30/1958:14
Girl wanted in toy department for Christmas season (ad), 11/20/1958:12
35th anniversary sale (ad), 10/08/1959:9
Benoit, Janet Irene
Files marriage intentions, 09/17/1959:11
Wed to Ralph H. Hammond, 10/01/1959:7
Benoit, Judy
Chosen for seven-session art course at MFA, 03/21/1957:12
Winner in 8th annual Boston Globe Art Awards Competition,
02/27/1958:1
MHS student wins regional art award (p), 03/06/1958:1
Attends School of Practical Arts in Boston, 04/02/1959:6
Benoit, Justine
Fire causes heavy damage at Lakeville home, 11/26/1959:1
Benoit, Raymond A.
Obituary, 05/29/1958:4
Dies at age 51, 05/29/1958:9
Benson, A.D.
Cheviot sheep for sale (ad), 11/01/1956:2
Selling tractor and cranberry boxes (ad), 09/10/1959:5
Benson, Angelina Augusta
Widow of John E. dies at age 94, 02/16/1956:7
Obituary, 02/16/1956:11
Benson, Arthur
Dog Office reports annual statistics, 02/10/1955:1
Member of Producers' Dairy co-operative, 07/12/1956:9
Benson, Arthur D.
Peirce Block custodian George Bump celebrates 80th birthday (p),
08/06/1959:1
Benson, Austin
Couple owns Benson's Cabins on Rte 28, 03/24/1955:2
Benson, Bill
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
Benson, Carl
Resides in Forest Hills, NY, 07/07/1955:10
Benson, David. see also Teen-Age Drifters
Skids on Old Center St, strikes tree, 12/24/1959:1
Benson, Debbie
4-H Flying Hooves Club assists with Cancer Crusade (p), 05/01/1958:5
Benson, Deborah
Flying Hooves 4-H Club holds competition (p), 09/03/1959:1
Benson, Douglas
Enrolls in University of New Hampshire, 09/20/1956:5
Local 4-H member awarded trip to congress in Chicago, 10/17/1957:1
Benson, Douglas F.
Displays trophies for Chicago 4-H trip (p), 12/12/1957:5
Benson, Elizabeth
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Benson, George G.
Couple married 52 years, 08/09/1956:9
Old-time harness maker dies, obituary, 03/28/1957:1
Petition for probate of will, 04/18/1957:4
Benson, Harold H.
4-Her Benson's win aided by parents (p), 12/12/1957:1
Town honors Karyl Benson for 4-H victory (p), 01/23/1958:1
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Benson, Harry W.
Denies assaulting Raymond Norris, 05/01/1958:4
Benson, Henry W.
Wed to Gladys Ray Norris, 07/19/1956:5
Notice of responsibility for only bills own contracting, 09/25/1958:3
Benson, Jane M.
Engaged to Edward C. Curley (p), 02/28/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 07/11/1957:5
Wed to Edward C. Curley, 07/25/1957:7
Benson, Janice
Surprise party for tot, Cheryl Gates, who lost home to fire,
10/09/1958:1
4-H float in Christmas parade (p), 12/10/1959:1
Benson, Janice L.
Wed to Daniel F. O'Connor, Jr., 05/30/1957:5
Benson, Janice Lillian
Engaged to Daniel F. O'Connor, 09/29/1955:6
Benson, John K.
Named vice-president and comptroller of National Shawmut Bank of
Boston, 01/06/1955:1
Benson, John Loring
Dies at age 88, 04/24/1958:7
Obituary, 04/24/1958:12
Benson, Karyl
Enrolls in Framingham State Teachers' College, 09/20/1956:5
Local 4-Her receives award at Achievement Night, 11/01/1956:8
Wins top honors at state 4-H demonstrations, 07/11/1957:1
Wins 4-H honors at Amherst (p), 07/18/1957:1
Benson, Karyl A.
Wins state 4-H award, 11/22/1956:1
Benson, Karyl Ann
Awarded Robert B. Ewing Leadership trophy, 08/23/1956:1
4-H member wins club award, 01/03/1957:1
Receives high 4-H award (p), 01/31/1957:1
Local 4-H member awarded trip to congress in Chicago, 10/17/1957:1
Wins 4-H honors in Chicago, 12/05/1957:7
4-H win aided by parents (p), 12/12/1957:1
National 4-H Achievement winner honored (p), 01/02/1958:1
Students honor 4-H national winner, 01/09/1958:1
Further honors for local 4-H winner, 01/16/1958:1
Town honors local girl for 4-H victory (p), 01/23/1958:1
Guest of Kiwanis Club, 02/27/1958:1
Briefly on spotlight on Ed Sullivan Show (p), 03/06/1958:12
Visits President Eisenhower at the White House, 03/13/1958:2
Engaged to Ronald Burnard Pierce (p), 01/01/1959:8
Benson, Margaret H.
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Benson, Mary Jane
Wedding described, 07/25/1957:9
Benson, Mary Kinsley
Obituary, 08/25/1955:2
Wife of Arthur D. dies at age 72, 08/25/1955:4
Benson, Mrs Harold H.
4-Her Benson's win aided by parents (p), 12/12/1957:1
Town honors Karyl Benson for 4-H victory (p), 01/23/1958:1
Benson, Ramona Brier
Son born, 12/31/1959:5
Benson, Ramona E. Brier
Son born, 07/03/1958:9
Benson, Richard
Son born, 12/31/1959:5
Benson, Richard A.
Fined $75 for drunk driving, 08/02/1956:7
Benson, Richard E.
Wed to Ramona E. Brier, 01/30/1958:9
Benson, Richard E., Jr.
Son born, 07/03/1958:9
Benson, Sandra
And Frank Sampson hurt in crash on Plymouth St, 10/27/1955:8
Wins top honors at state 4-H demonstrations, 07/11/1957:1
Wins 4-H honors at Amherst (p), 07/18/1957:1
Wins first prize at Brockton Fair, 09/19/1957:1
Accepted at University of New Hampshire, 05/22/1958:7
Benson, Sandra Ann
Files marriage intentions, 09/12/1957:7
Wed to Wayne Robert Dunham, 09/19/1957:8
Benson, Sandra Jean
4-H Flying Hooves Club assists with Cancer Crusade (p), 05/01/1958:5
Chosen to attend 4-H National Congress in Chicago (p), 10/22/1959:1
Benson, Sandy
East Middleboro 4-H Club holds agricultural exhibit (p), 05/01/1958:1
4-H Flying Hooves Club assists with Cancer Crusade (p), 05/01/1958:5
Benson, Stanley
MHS Class of 1931 enjoys reunion (p), 07/05/1956:1
Benson, Stanley D.
Special agent for Paul Revere Life Insurance Co. (ad), 10/24/1957:3
Now with Ocean Spray in Hanson (p), 09/11/1958:1
Named to staff of National Cranberry Association, 09/11/1958:6
Benson, Terrence
Sixteen-year-old reported missing, 03/05/1959:1
Benson, Terrence R.
Tire blowout causes accident on Old Center St, 12/24/1959:3
Benson, William
Playground housekeeping a big task (p), 07/17/1958:1
Wed to Barbara Pettee, 06/11/1959:6
Bent, Frank L.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 06/16/1955:8
Bent, Harold
Couple purchases North Middleboro from Peter Nelson, 12/10/1959:4
Bent, Margaret A.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 06/16/1955:8
Bentley, Rita J.
Files marriage intentions, 03/17/1955:4
Engaged to Gordon E. Hayward, 03/31/1955:6
Benton, Alice May
Obituary, 03/06/1958:6
Wife of George H. dies at age 87, 03/06/1958:11
Benton, Betty
Playground annual doll and truck show popular (p), 08/07/1958:10
Benton, Ernest
Everett St couple married 50 years, 02/02/1956:2
Obituary, 12/18/1958:2
Dies at age 76, 12/18/1958:7
Benton, Florence
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Benton, George M.
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Benton, Lela May
Obituary, 04/02/1959:6
Widow of Frank E. dies at age 81, 04/02/1959:11
Benton, Louis A.
Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates (p),
05/09/1957:5
Benton, Louis B.
Promoted to Specialist 3rd Class with 11th Airborne Division in
Germany, 05/29/1958:6
Benton, Louis R.
Makes night parachute jump, 02/13/1958:1
Spends leave in Paris, 12/25/1958:4
Berg, Oliver
Wareham couple married 15 years, 02/21/1957:11
Bergeron, Diane A.
Files marriage intentions, 04/03/1958:11
Wed to David J. Gagnon, 04/24/1958:7
Wedding described, 04/24/1958:11
Berglund, Robert
Son born, 01/12/1956:7
Berglund, Shirley Scranton
Son born, 01/12/1956:7
Berie, John
Employed at Lobl Mfg. Co., 03/14/1957:11
Appointed field sales manager of B.F. Goodrich Rubber Division,
08/13/1959:1
Berman, Barry
Bates basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
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Berman, George
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Berman, Harry
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Berman, Hyman
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8, 12/03/1959:2
Berman, Kenneth Allan
Confirmed at Temple Agudath Achim in Taunton, 05/12/1955:9
Berman, Kenny
Bates basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1
Berman, Ronald
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
Berman, Tillie
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8, 12/03/1959:2
Bernabeo, Frances Fusco
Son born, 09/03/1959:11
Bernabeo, Grace
MHS students observe International Letter Writing Week (p),
10/17/1957:11
Bernabeo, Jean
Employed at McNearney's Insurance Co., 07/19/1956:2
Engaged to Norman J. Chisholm (p), 01/03/1957:1
Bridal shower held, 08/01/1957:5
Files marriage intentions, 08/15/1957:5
Tendered third bridal shower, 08/22/1957:8
Wed to Norman J. Chisholm, 08/29/1957:7
Wedding described, 08/29/1957:9
Bernabeo, Joseph
Warren Ave man celebrates 89th birthday, 05/30/1957:1
Bernabeo, Margaret
Eagle ladies work to help needy at Christmas (p), 12/27/1956:4
Bernabeo, Victor
Son born, 09/03/1959:11
Bernacchio, Nancy L.
New teacher at Washburn Unit, 05/10/1956:16
Bernard, Laureat J.
Appointed to history faculty at State Teachers College at Boston,
01/26/1956:1
Bernhardt, Serena Robinson
Widow of Wesley dies at age 94, 11/01/1956:7
Obituary, 11/01/1956:8
Bernier, Albert J.
Dies at age 59, 07/21/1955:4
Obituary, 07/21/1955:4
Bernier, Alice
Obituary, 02/28/1957:3
Dies at age 58, 02/28/1957:8
Bernier, Ann Jefferson
Son born, 09/10/1959:9
Bernier, Armand
Bocci league nears playoffs at John Cabot Club courts (p),
08/06/1959:1
Bernier, Art
Employed by Warren Abair (p), 01/09/1958:10
The Little Theatre Group practices three one-act plays (p),
06/19/1958:12
Bernier, Barry
Bates basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1
Bernier, Barry E.
Rear-ended at Center and South Main St, 09/25/1958:6
Bernier, Delores M.
Engaged to Larry F. Higgins (p), 07/09/1959:1
Bernier, Edward
Couple moves to Campello, 06/23/1955:9
Bernier, Eugene Joseph
Obituary, 04/11/1957:7
Bernier, Marilyn A.
Engaged to Harold A. Fasulo (p), 03/07/1957:1
Bernier, Richard
Engaged to Ann Jefferson, 10/09/1958:8
Son born, 09/10/1959:9
Bernier, Richard P.
Accepted at Wentworth Institute, 08/09/1956:3
Enrolls at Wentworth Institute, Boston, 10/04/1956:12
Files marriage intentions, 10/23/1958:11
Wedding described (p), 11/06/1958:4
Files marriage intentions, 11/06/1958:7
Bernier, Ronald
Polio victim improving, 07/21/1955:1
Discharged from Haynes Memorial Hospital, 07/28/1955:1
Bernier, William L.
Playground bus in accident with dump truck, 07/03/1958:5
Bernie's Middleboro Steak House
Restaurant on Rte 28 completely renovated (p), 10/25/1956:10
One of Middleboro's most popular eating places (p), 06/20/1957:9
Berriault, Johnny
Nemasket Club baseball team circa 1921 (p), 08/06/1959:12
Berries. see also Cranberry Industry; Maxim's Orchards
Teeling's Farm, season over (ad), 07/12/1956:7
Teeling's Farm, pick your own strawberries (ad), 06/20/1957:8
Teeling's Farm, native strawberries (ad), 07/10/1958:3
Fruit specialist J. Herbert Alexander improves berries, 07/31/1958:2
Berry, Barbara Dunham
Son born, 06/30/1955:5
Berry, Christine
Employed at Clyde S. Thomas, Inc. (p), 03/10/1955:6
Candidate for School Committee (p), 11/20/1958:1
Berry, Christine M.
For School Committee (ad) (p), 01/08/1959:3
Profile of candidate for School Committee (p), 01/15/1959:6
Thank you to voters (ad), 01/29/1959:5
Berry, Francis
Son born, 06/30/1955:5
Berry, Jimmy
Over the hurdles in 1,000-point playground contest (p), 08/04/1955:4
Berry, Mrs Roderick M.
Takes out nomination papers for School Committee, 10/09/1958:1
Berry, Rod
Over the hurdles in 1,000-point playground contest (p), 08/04/1955:4
Eagles fete Pony Leaguers at banquet (p), 10/27/1955:1
Eagles' Babe Ruth League team photo (p), 06/21/1956:4
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
MHS wins 20-0 in Thanksgiving football trophy tussle with
Bridgewater (p), 12/04/1958:1
MHS set for football opener at Randolph (p), 09/24/1959:1
Orange and black topple rival Wareham 18-8 (p), 10/22/1959:1
Berry, Roddy
Bates basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1
Bertelson, Martha Cameron
Engaged to Kenneth Churchill Leonard, Jr., 12/24/1959:1
Berube, Claire Reynolds
Daughter born, 01/09/1958:8
Berube, Harvey
Daughter born, 01/09/1958:8
Besegai, Hilda
Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas co-sponsor minstrel show (p),
12/06/1956:8
Beginners set to start sewing projects (p), 10/31/1957:7
Bessette, Alfred C.
Lieutenant Commander serves on board USS Forrest Royal,
07/09/1959:6
Bessette, Mary Lou Casey
Son born, 05/05/1955:6, 04/04/1957:8
Daughter born, 04/03/1958:11
Bessette, Patricia Casey
Daughter born, 09/13/1956:5
Bessette, Robert
Son born, 05/05/1955:6, 04/04/1957:8
Daughter born, 04/03/1958:11
Doris Thorson in 5th year supervising Kiddie Korner at playground (p),
07/24/1958:1
Local Guardsman wins athletic trophy (p), 07/02/1959:4
Bessette, Roger
Daughter born, 09/13/1956:5
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Bessey, Stephen
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Best Floor Co.
Clifford Hatch, Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Bettencourt, Arnold
Engaged to Marjorie Murdock (p), 04/14/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 07/28/1955:5
Wedding described, 08/11/1955:9
Wed to Marjorie Murdock, 08/18/1955:4
Son born, 07/12/1956:7
Daughter born, 11/05/1959:11
Bettencourt, Charles J.
Foreclosure notice, 03/31/1955:9
Bettencourt, Marjorie Murdock
Son born, 07/12/1956:7
Daughter born, 11/05/1959:11
Beuthner, Bernard H.
Physician, 24 School St (ad), 01/06/1955:3
Betty Fozzy medical secretary, 10/15/1959:10
Beuthner, Karin
Class of 1955 honor student (p), 03/10/1955:1
Attends Brandeis University, 10/20/1955:9
Beuthner, Karin Ruth
Engaged to Burt Robert Meyers (p), 01/16/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 12/11/1958:7
Wedding described, 01/01/1959:4
Wed to Burt Robert Meyers, 01/01/1959:5
Beverages. see also Nemasket Spring Water Co.
Joseph Teceno, rep for Suncrown Fruit Juice Co. (ad), 01/17/1957:7
Bianchini, Joan Card
Son born, 08/18/1955:4
Bianchini, John
Son born, 08/18/1955:4
Bianchini, Loretta
Injured in rear-end collision with South Yarmouth driver on Rte 28,
01/17/1957:1
Named supervisor of Kiddie Korner at West Side Playground,
05/23/1957:1
Enrolls in Boston University, 09/19/1957:7
Bicentennials
First Baptist Church observance begins this month, 01/05/1956:1
First Baptist observes 200th anniversary, 01/19/1956:1
First Baptist filled for bicentennial celebration, 05/31/1956:1
Bicycles and Bicycling
Chief Gardiner informs selectmen of Chapter 710 of general law,
01/20/1955:1
Selectmen act on new laws, 01/27/1955:10
Selectmen discuss new laws, 02/10/1955:6
Selectmen announce new rules, 04/14/1955:10
Don Everberg leaves Gazette for two-month bike tour of Europe,
06/30/1955:1
Registrations plates arrive, 05/24/1956:6
Metal license plates available, 08/02/1956:6
Frederic Atwood objects to bicycle sirens (l), 07/23/1959:2
Bicycles and Bicycling - Accidents
Walter Dudley runs into moving car at Center and Lovell St,
06/09/1955:1
Theresa Stuart cuts check in collision with parked car, 08/25/1955:3
Two drivers and bicyclist collide on Rte 28, 09/22/1955:9
James Briggs runs into stopped vehicle, 12/29/1955:4
Florence Taylor struck by East Freetown auto, 07/12/1956:3
Donald Pike collides with auto on Pearl St, 07/19/1956:8
Ralph Maddigan, 3rd cuts head when bike overturns, 04/25/1957:5
James Beattie injured in Wareham St mishap, 06/13/1957:6
David Teague knocked from bike by motorist Jean Chisholm,
08/06/1959:1
Bigelow, Brad
Cap's Day Camp campers revive Indian lore (p), 07/23/1959:2
Bigelow, Elsie M.
Wife of Frederick I. dies at age 70, 03/31/1955:6
Obituary, 03/31/1955:9
Bigelow, Ernest
Trulson, Wood, McManus, and Bigelow start new Rainbow Taxi
service, 01/05/1956:2
Bigelow, Ernest continued
Routine cruiser patrol reveal interesting and amusing phases of police
work (p), 09/10/1959:1
43 East Main St house for sale (ad), 10/22/1959:7
Bigelow, Ernest H.
New head custodian at Mayflower Elementary, 08/22/1957:5
Head custodian at Mayflower Elementary, 09/19/1957:2
Bigelow, Ernie. see Rainbow Service Station
Bigelow, Frederick I., Sr.
Hurts shoulder in collision at Everett and Clara St, 01/20/1955:3
Bigelow, Glenn J.
Engaged to Linda McCallum (p), 09/17/1959:1
Bigelow, Hugh
Files marriage intentions, 07/07/1955:5
Wed to Geraldine Gifford, 07/21/1955:4
Wedding described, 07/21/1955:9
Bigelow, Hugh A.
Collides with Philip Falconieri at Everett and Clara St, 01/20/1955:3
Graduates from machinist school, 09/06/1956:3
Bigelow, Hugh Ashley
Engaged to Geraldine Gifford, 06/09/1955:4
Bigelow, Irma J. Tripp
Wed to Edward K. Gomes, 07/11/1957:5
Bigelow, Mrs Alvin
Graduates from practical nursing course (p), 05/22/1958:11
Bigelow, Mrs Alvin J.
Resigns as blood bank chair, 03/07/1957:5
Bigelow, Patricia Alley
Son born, 05/19/1955:4
Bigelow, Ronald
Son born, 05/19/1955:4
Bigelow, Ruth A.
Files marriage intentions, 06/13/1957:7
Wedding described, 06/20/1957:7
Wed to David B. Curtis, 06/20/1957:11
Bigelow, Ruth Ann
Engaged to David B. Curtis (p), 12/27/1956:1
Bigelow, Wayne
Wed to Alice Bell Norris, 04/24/1958:1
Bigelow, Wayne E.
Assigned to U.S. Coast Guard cutter Unimak (p), 10/20/1955:1
Biggar, Gloria J.
Files marriage intentions, 07/24/1958:5
Wed to Louis Silva, 07/31/1958:4
Biggar, Gloria Jean
Engaged to Louis Silva (p), 06/12/1958:1
Bill Hill Fox Club
Two local youths sentenced for break-ins at homes and at sewage plant,
10/31/1957:10
Billboards. see Signs and Signboards
Birch, Dorothy
Injured in Wareham St crash, 02/27/1958:5
Birch, Gordon
Injured in Wareham St crash, 02/27/1958:5
Birch, Joseph
Injured in Wareham St crash, 02/27/1958:5
Birds
Mrs Theodore Travaglini attracts 75 grosbeaks to yard, 01/27/1955:10
Mrs Clair Anderson nurses exhausted pigeon, 09/08/1955:7
Bald eagle seen in vicinity of Assawampsett, 01/19/1956:1
Residents report robin sightings, 01/26/1956:1
Annual census taken in Middleboro, 05/17/1956:1
Caruso the cardinal deserts after six years in residence on Long Pond
Rd, 05/17/1956:12
Pigeon repellent sprayed on Town Hall, 07/19/1956:9
Rare white sparrow seen on West St, 08/01/1957:1
Crow endorses school cafeteria, 12/05/1957:7
Mayflower School crow killed in wave of vandalism, 12/12/1957:1
Increased need to feed in cold weather, 02/20/1958:1
Blue parakeet a mystery here, 03/06/1958:1
Birders report on early arrivals, 04/10/1958:6
Joseph Robidoux befriends baby robins (p), 07/30/1959:1
Perley Pike posts sign, "Don't Shoot the Tame Crow," 11/05/1959:3
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Birdsall, Mrs Franklin
Baptized at Grove Chapel, 04/07/1955:5
Birdsell, Bonnie
New MHS student from St. Petersburg, FL, 11/20/1958:2
Birmingham, Jacalene McBane
Graduates from nursing school (p), 05/22/1958:1
Son born, 01/01/1959:5
Birmingham, Paul, Jr.
Son born, 01/01/1959:5
Births - Middleboro
Only nine Middleboro babies born February 29 in 52 years,
03/01/1956:4
Eugene Newton inadvertently omitted from list of Leap Year babies,
03/08/1956:1
Two baby boys born on New Year's Day, 01/03/1957:1
Bisbee, Edwin E.
Petition for administration of estate, 01/17/1957:6
Bisbee, Edwin Eugene
Carver man dies at age 59, 12/20/1956:4
Obituary, 12/20/1956:13
Bisbee, Etta Marion
Wife of Edwin E dies at age 54, 07/28/1955:5
Obituary, 07/28/1955:9
Bisbee, Gene
Early Maxim Motor Co. Combination 2 fire truck (p), 05/21/1959:12
Bisbee, Gladys Eaton
Daughter born, 06/13/1957:7
Bisbee, William
Daughter born, 06/13/1957:7
Bishop, Barbara Tripp
Daughter born, 09/12/1957:7
Bishop, Donald E.
Daughter born, 09/12/1957:7
Bishop, James
Father and son drown in North Carver pond, 02/19/1959:1
Bishop, Leonard
Father and son drown in North Carver pond, 02/19/1959:1
Bishop, Luther L.
Files marriage intentions, 01/06/1955:5
Bishop, Robert
Employed at Gas, Inc. (p), 07/24/1958:7
Bishop, Susan
Teacher retires from Quincy school system after 30 years, 09/01/1955:5
Teaches in Quincy, 04/26/1956:4, 03/28/1957:6
Bissaro, Agathe Thalmier
Daughter born, 08/09/1956:5
Bissaro, Joseph
Daughter born, 08/09/1956:5
Bissonette, Vincent
Meat department manager of new First National Store, 05/03/1956:1
Bissonnette, Albert
Middleboro deer hunters are successful (p), 12/15/1955:7
Son born, 01/31/1957:11
Daughter born, 03/13/1958:9
Bissonnette, Alvin J.
Elm St couple married 25 years (p), 05/30/1957:4
Lions Club enjoys lobster bake (p), 09/18/1958:6
Bissonnette, Eugene
Middleboro deer hunters are successful (p), 12/15/1955:7
Bissonnette, Gale Anne
Graduates from Sacred Heart High School in Kingston, 06/19/1958:1
Engaged to George L. Jackson (p), 06/26/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 08/14/1958:8
Wedding described (p), 08/28/1958:11
Wed to George L. Jackson, 09/04/1958:5
Bissonnette, Joan
Senior at Bouve-Boston School, 01/06/1955:3
Earns professional diploma in physical therapy, 06/09/1955:1
Physiotherapist at University Hospital in Madison, WI, 12/29/1955:6
Files marriage intentions, 09/05/1957:5
Bridal shower held, 09/12/1957:2
Wedding described (p), 09/12/1957:6
Wed to James Edward Brewer, Jr., 09/12/1957:7
Bissonnette, Joan Claire
Engaged to James E. Brewer (p), 02/21/1957:1
Bissonnette, Judith
Sears Roebuck and Co. donates equipment for MHS biology and
chemistry students (p), 10/10/1957:7
Freshman at Bridgewater State Teachers College, 10/02/1958:5
Files marriage intentions, 07/23/1959:8
Wedding described, 07/30/1959:3
Wed to Edward Douzanis, 07/30/1959:5
Bissonnette, Lee
Local scouts in film made at National Jamboree, 02/10/1955:11
Attends Tufts University, 11/29/1956:3
Bissonnette, Leonard L.
Accepted at Clark University in Worcester, 09/03/1959:1
Bissonnette, Leonard Lee
Sophomore at Franklin Institute, 10/01/1959:4
Bissonnette, Lloyd
Son born, 08/18/1955:4, 08/15/1957:5
Bissonnette, Mary McGuiness
Son born, 08/18/1955:4
Bissonnette, Mrs J. Adrian
Resides in Mountain View, CA, 05/05/1955:6
Bissonnette, Roland L.
Completes boot training at Great Lakes, IL, 09/25/1958:9
Seaman Apprentice serves at Norfolk, VA, 01/29/1959:4
Bissonnette, Ruth Foley
Daughter born, 03/13/1958:9
Bissonnette, Ruth Hoxie
Son born, 01/31/1957:11
Bissonnette, Urgel L.
Obituary, 11/12/1959:2
Dies at age 71, 11/12/1959:11
Bissonnette, Virginia McGuiness
Son born, 08/15/1957:5
Blaauw, Jean E. O'Brien
Wed to Fred E. Chase, 06/27/1957:7
Black, Dorothy
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Black, Elizabeth Bennett
Daughter born, 09/15/1955:5
Son born, 01/10/1957:5
Black, Freeman
Obituary, 03/19/1959:6
Dies at age 46, 03/19/1959:7
Black, Freeman A.
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Black, John
Daughter born, 09/15/1955:5
Son born, 01/10/1957:5
Black, John A., Jr.
Guilty of assault on Elizabeth Bennett, 05/03/1956:12
Files marriage intentions, 08/30/1956:6
Wed to Elizabeth A. Bennett, 10/18/1956:3
Black, Laura F. Jones
Files marriage intentions, 04/04/1957:8
Wed to Manuel Machado, 04/11/1957:8
Blackburn, Lee
Enrolls at University of Maine, 09/20/1956:7
Blackburn, W. Lee
Thomas Williams injures neck when car struck from rear, 07/19/1956:6
Registered at University of Maine, 11/14/1957:3
Blackman, Warren
Enrolls at Industrial Training School of Boston, 05/23/1957:9
Grad now employed at Raytheon Mfg, 03/12/1959:2
Blackman, Warren D.
Attends Industrial Technical School of Boston, 06/28/1956:13
Blackshire, Harold V.
Pleads nolo in case of improper driver's license, 04/24/1958:3
Blacksmiths. see Metal and Metal Work
Blackwell, Louisa
Tax collector's notice, 10/25/1956:6
Blaine, John
Daughter born, 09/24/1959:11
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Blaine, June VanWestering
Daughter born, 09/24/1959:11
Blaine, Kathy
Trophies awarded to playground 1,000-point winners (p), 08/08/1957:1
Blaine, Mrs John M.
Local mother surveys opinions on mosquito project, 03/07/1957:7
Blaine, Suzanne
Trophies awarded to playground 1,000-point winners (p), 08/08/1957:1
Playgrounds supervisor Masi receives tokens of thanks (p),
08/29/1957:1
Blair, Curtis A.
Discharged from sanatorium after 12 months, 12/24/1959:7
Blair, Emma Elizabeth
Widow of Thomas M. dies at age 77, 08/15/1957:5
Obituary, 08/15/1957:8
Blair, George Edmund
Obituary, 12/13/1956:4
Carver man dies at age 96, 12/13/1956:5
Blair, Irwin O.
Resides in Great Neck, Long Island, 07/28/1955:8
Blair, John
Boy Scout receives God and Country Award, 02/03/1955:3
Enters first year at New Bedford Institute of Technology, 10/03/1957:4
Enters Wentworth Institute, 09/10/1959:3
Blair, Richard
Head of linoleum department at William Egger Co. (p), 01/13/1955:6
Wins first prize in nationwide linoleum contest (p), 05/12/1955:6
Family moves to new home on Coombs St Ext, 11/03/1955:11
Couple sells Pearl St house to Malcolm Buck, 03/15/1956:3
Lakeville couple married 25 years, 05/23/1957:5
Blair, Richard L.
Receive God and Country Award (p), 02/07/1957:1
Blais, Bonnie
MHS cheerleaders open practice (p), 09/19/1957:11
Local teen center discussed at YMCA (p), 11/07/1957:13
Member of Queen's Court at annual MHS Coronation Dance (p),
11/28/1957:1
Member of Queen's court at Jaycee auto show (p), 12/19/1957:1
Hula hoops, new fad catching on here (p), 09/04/1958:2
MHS cheerleading efforts pay off in Thanksgiving grid battle (p),
12/04/1958:2
Unusual hobby described (p), 07/16/1959:6
Blais, Edgar
Local teen center discussed at YMCA (p), 11/07/1957:13
Daughter born, 09/17/1959:11
Blais, Janet
Injured in fall from galloping horse, 07/18/1957:1
Blais, Linda
Youngsters trick or treat at Eagles Aerie (p), 11/06/1958:1
Blais, Mrs Edgar
Local teen center discussed at YMCA (p), 11/07/1957:13
Blais, Pauline Chartier
Daughter born, 09/17/1959:11
Blake, Cecil B. see Blake's Gulf Service Station
Blakely, Beatrice L.
Files marriage intentions, 04/21/1955:6
Wed to Donald L. Falconieri, 05/05/1955:6
Blakeman, Helen V.
Wed to George E. Hartley, 02/28/1957:8
Blake's Gulf Service Station
Competent auto service (p), 07/14/1955:8
33 Wareham St (ad), 10/06/1955:4
Get your car ready for winter, 10/06/1955:4
Blanchard, David
Daughter born, 11/21/1957:6, 01/15/1959:11
Blanchard, David E.
Files marriage intentions, 04/21/1955:6
Wed to Gwendolyn H. Judson, 05/05/1955:6
Wedding described, 05/19/1955:4
With 9th Infantry Division in Germany, 06/28/1956:14
Son born, 08/16/1956:5
Released from U.S. Army, 11/22/1956:2
Blanchard, Fred
Member of Producers' Dairy co-operative, 07/12/1956:9
Thompson St couple married 25 years, 04/25/1957:9
Blanchard, Fred E.
Unidentified pilot and passenger crash land on Blanchard's land,
05/10/1956:1
Blanchard, Gwendolyn Judson
Son born, 08/16/1956:5
Daughter born, 11/21/1957:6, 01/15/1959:11
Blanchard, Harriet
Mayflower School teacher receives Master's in Education, 08/27/1959:1
Blanchard, Harriet B.
Replaces Eleanor Thomas at Flora M. Clark School, 09/20/1956:12
Teacher gains tenure status, 04/09/1959:1
Blanchard, Hilda
Senior at University of Massachusetts, 02/02/1956:12
To teach new MHS homemaking course and manage cafeteria,
02/09/1956:4
Graduates with Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from UMass
(p), 05/31/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 08/09/1956:5
Wedding described, 08/16/1956:2
Wed to Robert L. Buck, 08/23/1956:8
Blanchard, Julia A.
Engaged to John Justin Hartley (p), 05/30/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/13/1957:7
Wedding described, 06/27/1957:5
Wed to John J. Hartley, 06/27/1957:7
Blanchette, William
Knights of Columbus baseball team of Middleboro Twilight League
1933-34 (p), 11/19/1959:12
Blandin, Dana A.
Former resident visits family here, 08/29/1957:6
Blindness
Lions Club presents white cane to Edna Jefferson (p), 05/31/1956:1
Bliss, Anthony H.
Notice of tax taking, 05/26/1955:11
Blondheim, Harry Crowell
New York man dies at age 71, 07/30/1959:5
Blue & White Farms
Joseph Ayotte changes name to Queen's Ranch, 01/20/1955:3
Blueberries. see Maxim's Orchards
Blumenthal, Fred R.
Eye, ear, nose, throat doctor, 27 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:3
Blyn, Philip
Notice of tax taking, 05/26/1955:11
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3
Blyn, Sanford
Joins U.S. Air Force (p), 11/19/1959:1
Board of Health. see Middleboro - Board of Health
Board of Registrars of Voters. see Middleboro - Board of Registrars of
Voters
Board of Selectmen. see Middleboro - Board of Selectmen
Boardman, A.E.
New homes at reasonable prices (ad), 03/15/1956:3
Boardman, Arthur E.
Responds to "Citizens of New Middleboro" (l), 04/18/1957:4
Boardman, Catherine A.
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Boardman, George
Driver unhurt when forced off Summer St, 10/06/1955:10
Boardman, Helen
Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas co-sponsor minstrel show (p),
12/06/1956:8
Boardman, Helen Louisa
Wed to Lyman Ernest Butler, 04/24/1958:7
Boardman, Nellie MacRae
Wife of George dies at age 66, 07/14/1955:4
Obituary, 07/14/1955:6
Boardman, Roland
Leaves for training at Fort Dix, NJ, 11/10/1955:9
Boardman, Roland E.
Enlists in U.S. Army (p), 11/24/1955:1
Private starts training at Fort Dix, NJ (p), 01/19/1956:1
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Boardman, Roland E. continued
Assigned to 3rd Ordinance Company, 05/10/1956:15
Assigned to 3rd Ordinance Co., Fort Campbell, 07/05/1956:3
Returns from Germany, to be discharged soon, 11/06/1958:8
Boardway, Annie G. Peckham
Celebrates 85th birthday (p), 08/21/1958:1
Boats and Boating
Ferdinand LeBlanc and Bob Coburn build kayaks (p), 02/02/1956:2
David Cartwright, 16-foot plywood boat for sale (ad), 05/17/1956:11
Louis Mello on crew adrift at sea over weekend, 07/26/1956:1
Jesse Perkins washed overboard by huge wave while crossing
Narragansett Bay, 08/23/1956:1
Body of Jesse Perkins washes ashore at Barrington, RI, 08/30/1956:1
Results of seasons' sailboat races in Lakeville, 09/13/1956:2
Police chief suggests "Thumbs Down" campaign to increase boating
safety, 06/20/1957:12
Tispaquin Pond residents file complaint against John Pike's motorboat
service, 07/25/1957:1
Improvement Association investigates possibility of registering boats
on Long Pond, 08/08/1957:4
Captain Bud's Marine Service, County Rd, Lakeville (ad), 03/27/1958:5
Bridgewater men claim rights to boat abandoned on River St,
05/15/1958:1
Unclaimed boat auctioned at $250, 05/29/1958:4
Bob Coburn's sailing canoe fares well in open sea (p), 08/13/1959:8
Mattapoisett Power Squadron provides training for local boaters (p),
09/03/1959:5
Bob's Barber Shop
Now open at 40 Pearl St (ad), 12/29/1955:8
Bob Tribou and Jerry Spataro, 40 Pearl St (ad), 01/12/1956:11
Now at 246 Center St (ad), 08/23/1956:3
William Pelletier of Maine, barber (ad), 09/06/1956:7
Under new management (ad), 04/11/1957:5
Bob's Diner
William Goyette new owner, 01/08/1959:1
New look for interior, 01/15/1959:1
Four Corners landmark completely renovated (ad), 01/29/1959:11
Tasty menus at popular prices (p), 09/03/1959:10
Try our 99-cent lunch for your mid-day satisfaction, 12/31/1959:7
Boccie
George Marra is president and organizer of new league, 07/21/1955:1
League nears playoffs at John Cabot Club courts (p), 08/06/1959:1
Bock, Diane
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Bodkin, Ann
Wed to Andrew M. Wood, 06/16/1955:7
Wedding described, 06/16/1955:10
Bodkin, Anne Coverly
Engaged to Andrew Miller Wood, 03/24/1955:4
Boehler, Donald
Engaged to Roberta Fiske, 03/31/1955:11
Wedding described, 06/16/1955:3
Daughter born, 08/09/1956:5
Boehler, Roberta Fiske
Daughter born, 08/09/1956:5
Boehme, Charles E.
Oak St couple married 55 years, 05/24/1956:1
Boehme, Charlie
Union Band at first barn dance 50 years ago (p), 09/17/1959:12
Boehme, Laurence M.
Files for divorce, 10/08/1959:4
Boehme, Nellie
Dies at age 81, 12/18/1958:7
Obituary, 12/18/1958:8
Boehme, Rosilda Eliza
Husband files for divorce, 10/08/1959:4
Bogner, Phyllis Holt
Receives Ph.D. from University of Maryland (p), 06/13/1957:1
On teaching staff at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
06/12/1958:1
Resides in Pittsburgh, PA, 08/20/1959:8
Bogner, Robert L.
Engaged to Phyllis Holt (p), 03/01/1956:1
Wedding described, 04/05/1956:4
Bohning, Frederick
Specialist returns from training at Camp Drum, 07/24/1958:1
Bohning, Frederick H.
Takes basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, 05/02/1957:9
Bohning, Raymond H.
Discharged from U.S. Army, 06/09/1955:6
Boileau, Armand
Foreclosure notice, 06/20/1957:7, 03/27/1958:10
Mortgagees sale of real estate, 06/05/1958:13
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3
Foreclosure notice, 08/14/1958:2
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 10/09/1958:3
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 11/20/1958:9
Boileau, Donata M.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 10/09/1958:3
Boileau, Doris
Private 1st Class stationed at Quantico, VA, 04/14/1955:5
Boileau, Louis
Daughter born, 07/17/1958:5
Boileau, Louis P.
Files marriage intentions, 05/16/1957:5
Wed to Roberta Archibald, 05/30/1957:5
Boileau, Pauline
Engaged to Lawrence McDonald, 11/21/1957:1
Boileau, Pauline Ann
Wedding described (p), 05/22/1958:2
Wed to Lawrence Allen McDonald, 05/22/1958:7
Boileau, Roberta Archibald
Daughter born, 07/17/1958:5
Boileau, Roland D.
Guardian presents account of estate, 08/15/1957:6
Boileau, Roland Donald
Guardian presents account of estate, 08/18/1955:5, 10/25/1956:7
Boimila, John
Funeral held in Bridgewater, 02/23/1956:5
Bois, Albert J.
Foreclosure notice, 02/14/1957:8
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 04/11/1957:2
Foreclosure notice, 05/07/1959:7
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 07/30/1959:6
Bois, Albertine
Obituary, 08/18/1955:4
Wife of Henry dies at age 72, 08/18/1955:4
Bois, Alfred J.
Foreclosure notice, 10/25/1956:7
Bois, Anne Gillis
Son born, 12/24/1959:7
Bois, David
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Bois, Franklyn
Son born, 12/24/1959:7
Bois, Frederick W.
Engaged to Eleanor L. Gray, 03/08/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/28/1956:3
Wed to Eleanor L. Connolly Gray, 07/19/1956:5
Bois, Henry
Obituary, 08/20/1959:5
Dies at age 77, 08/20/1959:7
Bois, Joseph A.
Obituary, 04/17/1958:3
Dies at age 73, 04/17/1958:7
Bois, Phyllis
Foreclosure notice, 05/07/1959:7
Bois, Wilfred J.
Foreclosure notice, 10/25/1956:7, 05/07/1959:7
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 07/30/1959:6
Bois, Wilfred S.
Driver misses dog but wrecks car, 03/31/1955:9
Bolan, Dorothy
Marion's Laundromat offers unique service (p), 02/19/1959:10
Bolan, Kenneth
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Bolan, Mrs Walter. see Marion's Laundromat
Bolan, Walter. see Bolan's Jenney Service; Marion's Laundromat
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Bolan's Jenney Service
Center and Pearl St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
To establish budget payment system, 03/17/1955:6
You may win tank of free gas, 06/23/1955:8
Tire sale, 08/18/1955:6
Special offer features silverware sets, 11/03/1955:4
Pays attention to detail, 02/02/1956:10
Popular spot for car owners (p), 03/29/1956:9
Gives expert service (p), 05/17/1956:10
Sponsors Safe Driver League (p), 06/07/1956:8
Offers expert car care, 08/16/1956:6
Time for fall auto checkup (p), 10/25/1956:10
Expert service makes cars run longer, 03/07/1957:10
You can rely on dependable service (p), 06/27/1957:3
You can rely on fine service (p), 01/30/1958:8
Giving away a free tire (p), 05/08/1958:10
You can rely on Bolan, 07/10/1958:9
You can rely on them, 01/08/1959:9
Offers expert lubrication and care (p), 05/21/1959:10
Big sale on tires (p), 08/20/1959:10
Service and safety at Jenney stand, 11/12/1959:10
Boldt, Gertrude Mae
Obituary, 12/22/1955:4
Widow of Walter E. dies at age 68, 12/22/1955:7
Bolduc, Allerton
Files marriage intentions, 04/05/1956:5
Engaged to Carole A. Pioppi, 04/12/1956:7
Wed to Carol Pioppi, 04/19/1956:7
Bolinder, Robert
Lightning causes car to back down driveway, 09/03/1959:7
Bolio, Ernest H.
Engaged to Nadja Prokopoditch, 06/12/1958:6
Couple moves into North Middleboro parsonage, 07/03/1958:4
Attends Gordon Divinity School, 01/08/1959:6
Bolster, Harold G., Jr.
Engaged to Sandra L. Perkins (p), 10/23/1958:1
Wedding described (p), 10/22/1959:2
Wed to Sandra Lee Perkins, 10/22/1959:11
Bolton, Joseph V.
Files marriage intentions, 06/12/1958:7
Wedding described (p), 06/19/1958:2
Wed to Pollyann Keedwell, 06/19/1958:11
Son born, 01/29/1959:11
Bolton, Joseph V., Jr.
Born to Joseph V. and Pollyann Keedwell, 01/29/1959:11
Bolton, Pollyann Keedwell
Son born, 01/29/1959:11
Bonaparte, Louis J.
Three Knights bartender cleared in assault case, 11/27/1958:2
Bonnar, Betty Jane
Freshman at Bates College, ME, 09/19/1957:2
Bonnar, Elizabeth
MHS art students experts in clay modeling (p), 01/27/1955:1
Bonnar, James
New polio case reported, 09/01/1955:1
MHS freshmen hoop squad (p), 03/22/1956:1
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
Bonnar, James, 3rd
Polio victim returns to family, 09/15/1955:1
Bonnar, James M.
Betty Fozzy medical secretary, 10/15/1959:10
Bonnar, James M., 3rd
Earns God and Country Award, 02/02/1956:7
Explorer Scout honored (p), 02/09/1956:1
Profile of new MHS student, 03/15/1956:5
Chosen to attend Boys' State (p), 05/15/1958:1
Order of Demolay officers installed (p), 10/16/1958:1
MHS National Honor Society holds membership ceremony (p),
12/18/1958:4
Accepted for pre-med at University of Vermont and University of
Pennsylvania (p), 05/14/1959:1
To study at Harvard (p), 05/28/1959:1
Breaks track and field record, 06/04/1959:7
Bonnar, James M., 3rd continued
Breaks own record in the mile, 06/11/1959:7
Bonnar, James M., Jr.
School Committee honors retiring member George Shurtleff, Jr. (p),
01/27/1955:1
Bequeathed $500 from James Creedon's estate, 03/24/1955:1
Physician gives viewpoint on fluoridation (l), 01/12/1956:8
Local doctor points to facts of fluoridation (l), 02/09/1956:1
Hits anti-fluoridationists, says facts are missing (l), 02/16/1956:1
Submits signed statement approving fluoridation of local water supply
(l), 02/23/1956:1
St. Luke's medical staff name head, 11/01/1956:1
Gazette prints biographies of local candidates, 12/27/1956:1
Local Demolay chapter holds installation (p), 03/06/1958:6
New life saving equipment added at St. Luke's (p), 03/20/1958:1
Elected president of the Plymouth County Medical Society (p),
05/08/1958:1
Hosts cookout for St Luke's nurses, doctors, officials, and friends,
07/23/1959:1
Bonnar, Paul. see Bonnar Paint & Wallpaper Store
Bonnar, Richard
Memorial service for William Long held at Mayflower Elementary (p),
06/18/1959:6
Bonnar Paint & Wallpaper Store
Paints and papers for everyone (p), 08/11/1955:6
If redecorating, consult Bonnar, 10/20/1955:4
Carries the best materials (p), 03/29/1956:9
Specializes in Dupont paint (p), 06/28/1956:11
Buy art supplies at Bonnar's, 11/29/1956:10
Has largest art goods stock in town, 03/14/1957:10
Offers largest art goods stock (p), 07/25/1957:10
Buy your art supplies here, 09/26/1957:10
Has fine paints and art goods (p), 11/28/1957:6
Notice of removal to 15 North Main St (ad), 02/06/1958:7
Moving to new location, 02/13/1958:10
Moves to new location (p), 05/22/1958:10
All stock wallpapers on sale, 08/28/1958:9
Most complete stock in town, 01/22/1959:10
Offers largest art goods stock (p), 03/12/1959:10
Complete decorating services (p), 07/30/1959:8
Offers complete decorators service (p), 10/29/1959:10
Bonney, David
Daughter born, 12/25/1958:5
Bonney, Margaret Turner
Daughter born, 12/25/1958:5
Booker, James A.
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
Booker, Mary A.
Auto overturns on Wareham St, 07/25/1957:11
Books. see also Libraries
Author, Louise Dickinson Rich, refers to local folks in new book,
Innocence Under the Elms, 02/03/1955:1
Lawrence Romaine's The Weathercock Crow published (p),
08/04/1955:9
Lawrence Romaine publishes two historical reprints, 02/07/1957:10
Wm. Gisetto, Jr., encyclopedias for sale (ad), 03/06/1958:3
Latest account of King Philip's War now in circulation at public library,
07/17/1958:1
Multiple sclerosis patient Lois Durant writes and illustrates life in a rest
home (i), 12/25/1958:1
Durant continues tales of rest home (i), 01/08/1959:1
Mertie Witbeck receives thanks from author Faith Baldwin for book
review, 01/29/1959:1
Fred Lobl's autobiography titled Don't Pay for Water, 07/02/1959:1
Frederick Lobl's colorful autobiography Don't Pay for Water now
available, 12/03/1959:1
Lobl's book available at local outlets (ad), 12/10/1959:2
Bookstein, Bernard L. see The Middleboro Steak House
Bookstein, Harold. see The Middleboro Steak House
Bookstein, Merrill
Profile of new MHS student, 01/17/1957:10
Booth, Teresa Berthao
Son born, 08/27/1959:7
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Booth, William
Son born, 08/27/1959:7
Boothman, Beverly
Beverly Boothman continues to write poetry (p), 08/22/1957:13
Boothman, Beverly Burrell
Daughter born, 10/03/1957:8
A Christmas Prayer (poem), 12/19/1957:3
Thanksgiving (poem), 11/26/1959:5
Boothman, Fred
Town counsel makes ruling on culvert controversy, 11/10/1955:6
Cross suits with Becker dismissed with no findings, 12/22/1955:3
Gasoline permit opposed by neighbors, 02/13/1958:1
Selectmen deny permit for gas station, 02/27/1958:1
Cross-complaints with David Dupont dismissed, 11/05/1959:2
Boothman, Fred, Jr.
Engaged to Beverly A. Burrell (p), 08/30/1956:1
Injured in accident on Sachem St, 09/06/1956:7
Files marriage intentions, 12/06/1956:5
Daughter born, 10/03/1957:8
Lodges complaint against David Dupont for larceny and malicious
mischief, 10/08/1959:5
Judge inspects complaint scene, 10/15/1959:4
Boothman, Frederick
Judge dismisses charges stemming from neighbor row if no further
trouble develops, 09/22/1955:11
Boothman, Joan
Poem published by National High School Poetry Association,
06/23/1955:1
MHS varsity field hockey team wins final game (p), 12/05/1957:2
Boothman, Joan E.
Honored by Order of the Rainbow (p), 03/19/1959:3
Accepted at Swain School of Design in New Bedford (p), 06/11/1959:1
Bordeaux, Myra
Accepts position in Bridgewater, 08/23/1956:8
Borden, Mrs Raymond
Family enjoys reunion of four generations over the holiday,
01/10/1957:10
Borden, Ray
General carpentry repairs (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Borden, Raymond
Webster St couple married 25 years, 04/12/1956:2
Family enjoys reunion of four generations over the holiday,
01/10/1957:10
Borden, Ruth E.
Files marriage intentions, 06/27/1957:7
Wed to Walter E. Miller, 07/04/1957:5
Borek, William
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
Borges, Marion S.
Lakeville Firemen's Song (poem), 03/28/1957:7
Borsari, Francis
Sergeant returns from training at Camp Drum, 07/24/1958:1
Borsari, George R.
Named to CAA post in Washington, DC, 04/17/1958:1
Bosari, Ellen M.
Wed to Michael J. Costa, 06/02/1955:4
Bosari, Francis
Army reservist completes two-week summer training at Fort Belvoir,
VA, 09/08/1955:1
Bosari, Francis H.
Engaged to Marilyn Shurtleff, 05/24/1956:5
Bosari, Francis H., Jr.
Engaged to Marilyn Arlene Shurtleff, 03/08/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/14/1956:3
Wed to Marilyn A. Shurtleff, 06/28/1956:3
Wedding described (p), 06/28/1956:7
Bosari, Frank, Jr.
Elks cited for recreational activities (p), 06/21/1956:11
Bosari, Priscilla
Lakeville tax collector's notice, 07/30/1959:2
Bostock, Harry B.
Files marriage intentions, 02/21/1957:7
Wed to Lorraine E. Millette, 02/28/1957:8
Boston & Falmouth Express
Home office in Middleboro (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Fine transportation service (p), 02/17/1955:6
Has new headquarters on Wareham St (p), 06/02/1955:6
Signs temporary contract with union, 07/28/1955:1
Skilled in transportation, 09/08/1955:6
Expands facilities on Wareham St (p), 03/01/1956:6
Rush service for shippers, 08/23/1956:9
Serves Cape area, 12/20/1956:9
Expand operations on Wareham St (p), 04/11/1957:10
Call for quick action (p), 05/09/1957:10
Offers insured shipment, 09/05/1957:10
Safe service for shippers, 01/02/1958:6
Call for quick service (p), 03/06/1958:9, 08/07/1958:9, 04/30/1959:10
Safe service for shippers, 06/18/1959:14, 07/23/1959:10
Call for prompt service (p), 11/05/1959:10
The Boston Store
36th anniversary (ad), 01/20/1955:3
Begins work on addition to double size of store, 07/28/1955:1
Continues to serve during extensive renovations (ad), 11/03/1955:5
Grand opening presents latest in modern store styling, 11/17/1955:1
Proudly announces grand opening (ad), 11/17/1955:11
Picture of new interior (p), 11/24/1955:8
37th anniversary (ad), 01/12/1956:11
Snow drifts at rear of building 10 to 12 feet high (p), 03/22/1956:1
Shop in air-conditioned comfort (ad), 07/12/1956:4
38th anniversary sale (ad), 01/10/1957:9
39th anniversary sale (ad), 01/16/1958:6
40th anniversary (ad), 01/08/1959:6
Bosworth, Charles L.
Completes teletype school at Fort Gordon, GA, 08/08/1957:7
Bosworth, Daniel
Son born, 02/02/1956:7, 03/13/1958:9
Bosworth, Ruth Alger
Son born, 02/02/1956:7, 03/13/1958:9
Bouchard, Jean Cabral
Son born, 01/09/1958:8
Daughter born, 03/19/1959:7
Bouchard, Rene
Son born, 01/09/1958:8
Bouchard, Rene Joseph, Jr.
Daughter born, 03/19/1959:7
Boucher, A. Vincent
Middleboro Mercantile League basketball champs of 1933 (p),
12/03/1959:8
Boucher, Arthur Vincent
Obituary, 09/29/1955:2
Dies at age 46, 09/29/1955:7
Boucher, Edward J.
Assigned to serve as investigator with U.S. State Department in Naples,
Italy, 06/30/1955:1
Boucher, Helen
Cesspool cleaning, rubbish removal, sand, gravel, and loam (ad),
01/05/1956:7
Attends Catherine Laboure School of Nursing, 11/07/1957:4
To receive nurse's cap, 05/08/1958:1
Boucher, Helen M. Pasztor
Files marriage intentions, 02/07/1957:8
Wed to John J. Sugrue, 02/21/1957:7
Boucher, Joe
Middleboro Mercantile League basketball champs of 1933 (p),
12/03/1959:8
Boucher, John
Hose No. 6 before days of Fire Department (p), 07/09/1959:12
Boucher, Joseph
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Boucher, Joseph E.
Involved in rear-end collision on Wareham St, 08/21/1958:10
Boucher, Madeline
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Boucher, Marilyn
Attends Mt. St. Mary's in New Hampshire, 01/03/1957:8
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
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Boucher, Mrs A.V.
Operates trucking and cesspool business run by late husband (ad),
10/06/1955:12
Boucher, T.F.
Paint, 370 Center St (ad), 06/09/1955:11
Boucher, William F., Jr.
Escapes injury in Dorchester accident, 01/02/1958:4
Bouclet, Robert
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Boudreau, Deborah Anne
Born to Norman and Priscilla Colvin, 11/13/1958:11
Boudreau, Norman
Daughter born, 11/13/1958:11
Boudreau, Norman Sterling
Engaged to Priscilla Gertrude Leonard, 09/19/1957:1
Boudreau, Priscilla Colvin
Daughter born, 11/13/1958:11
Boulette, Carol Marie
Wedding described, 07/16/1959:12
Bouley, Emile J., Jr.
Wed to Janet E. Smith, 03/07/1957:8
Bourgeois, Exina
Obituary, 05/15/1958:8
Wife of Anatole dies at age 79, 05/15/1958:11
Bourne, Charlie
Old Bourne restaurant on Center St (p), 10/09/1958:8
Bourne, George
Bachelor's Ball Committee circa 1905 (p), 11/13/1958:12
Bourne Cleaners
21 North St (ad), 08/09/1956:11
Bourque, Alfred
Engaged to Mary Silva (p), 01/13/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 10/06/1955:7
Engaged to Mary Silva, 10/13/1955:2
Wedding described, 10/27/1955:2
Son born, 02/28/1957:8
Bourque, Jacqueline
Youngsters attend summer band rehearsal (p), 07/30/1959:1
Bourque, Mary Silva
Son born, 02/28/1957:8
Boutilier, Lorraine A.
Wed to John E. Hanson, 12/11/1958:7
Boutin, Alfred Roy
Wedding described, 12/24/1959:5
Wed to Ardis Shaw Reynolds, 12/24/1959:7
Boutin, Annette
Bridal shower held, 06/28/1956:8
Files marriage intentions, 08/09/1956:5
Wed to Philip Connolly, 08/16/1956:5
Wedding described, 08/16/1956:5
Boutin, Annette A.
Engaged to Philip Connolly (p), 12/01/1955:1
Boutin, George
Collides with Bridgewater driver at Murdock and Summer St,
09/03/1959:6
Boutin, Leah M.
Magazine publishes article on summer reading classes, 01/26/1956:4
Teacher now full time at West Side School, 09/19/1957:2
Boville, Anne
Local W.K. Club celebrates 40th anniversary (p), 02/05/1959:2
Boville, David
Couple purchases Frank St house from Wilfrid Paradis, 01/20/1955:7
Boville, Mary Louise
Obituary, 02/05/1959:6
Widow of Joseph dies at age 86, 02/05/1959:11
Bowen, Everett
Open house for 90th birthday, biography, 11/05/1959:6
Bowen, Everett A.
The Walker's Reward (poem), 03/05/1959:11
Bowen, Richard
Couple resides in Tonawonda, NY, 06/05/1958:10
Bower, Dorothy
Husband posts notice of no responsibility for wife's bills, 07/03/1958:9
Bower, Ernest
Apprentice Seaman awaits naval assignment (p), 06/23/1955:1
Seaman on cruise in Caribbean on board USS Roanoke, 08/04/1955:1
Eagles fete Pony Leaguers at banquet (p), 10/27/1955:1
Newly elected Eagles officers (p), 06/07/1956:1
Wareham St couple married 15 years, 06/14/1956:7
Bower, Ernest F.
Participates in Operation Springboard, 04/05/1956:1
Engaged to Dorothy Ann Wrightington, 07/19/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 10/04/1956:5
Wed to Dorothy A. Wrightington, 10/11/1956:5
Seaman Apprentice arrives on Greece, 04/18/1957:2
Takes part in Operation Green Pivot, 05/23/1957:2
Seaman visits Quebec on training cruise, 08/01/1957:7
Bower, Ernest Fred
Notice of no responsibility for wife's bills, 07/03/1958:9
Bower, Gertrude
Eagles' Auxiliary enjoys 4th annual banquet (p), 10/20/1955:1
Eagles Auxiliary degree team officers (p), 04/19/1956:11
Bowker, Ella Faunce
Dies at age 89, 01/10/1957:5
Obituary, 01/10/1957:9
Bowland, George
Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1
Bowland, Mrs George
Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1
Bowland, William
Local man with 6th Fleet in Lebanon landing (p), 07/24/1958:1
Bowland, William J.
Awaits transfer to USS Taconic, 07/05/1956:6
Participates in naval exercises in Canal Zone, 05/23/1957:9
Promoted to commissaryman 3rd class, 08/01/1957:6
Takes part in Atlantic Fleet amphibious exercises, 04/03/1958:9
Serves on USS Taconic during Mediterranean cruise, 10/23/1958:5
Bowland, William Joseph
Participates in Operation Tralex aboard USS Taconic, 04/23/1959:6
Bowles, Arleen M. Sullivan
Son born, 08/11/1955:4
Bowles, Donald C.
Airman 1st Class attends course on guided missiles, 02/12/1959:12
Bowles, Donald L.
Son born, 08/11/1955:4
Bowling. see also Lakeville Recreational Bowling Center
Women's league starting at Middleboro Recreation Center (ad),
09/22/1955:12
Frank Leighton sells Middleboro Recreation Center building to Boston
firm, 05/17/1956:1
Manuel Pavao to operate bowling alley at same location, 08/09/1956:2
Manuel Pavao has 30 days to vacate Leighton block, 11/08/1956:1
Manuel Pavao plans to store alleys till finds new location, 12/27/1956:1
Lakeville selectmen okay eight lane bowling alley, 05/02/1957:7
Industrial League holds annual banquet, 05/09/1957:7
Winthrop-Atkins Co. Men's League awards trophies (p), 05/23/1957:1
YMCA forms bowling league for juniors, 06/06/1957:8
YMCA Men's League holds annual banquet, 06/13/1957:12
Six YMCA leagues formed with over 300 men and women,
08/01/1957:4
YMCA social bowling leagues organize, 08/07/1958:6
Women's Industrial League holds annual banquet, 05/14/1959:4
Bowman, Geanne Pittsley
Daughter born, 01/03/1957:5
Bowman, Jessie A.
Petition for probate of will, 09/03/1959:5
Bowman, Jessie Alma
Widow of Fred L. dies at age 77, 07/30/1959:5
Obituary, 07/30/1959:9
Bowman, Mildred K.
Petition for probate of will, 08/06/1959:8
Bowman, Mildred Kathryn
Obituary, 07/02/1959:3
Dies at age 47, 07/02/1959:5
Bowman, Robert
Replaces John Dutra as MHS custodian, 09/18/1958:1
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Bowman, Robert L.
Daughter born, 01/03/1957:5
Bowman, William
Navy recruit trains at Bainbridge, MD (p), 10/06/1955:1
Boy Scouts of America. see also Camp Norse
Scout cabin library circulation 1,028 for 1954, 01/20/1955:11
John Blair receives God and Country Award, 02/03/1955:3
Contributions to annual campaign $1,212, 02/10/1955:1
Local scouts in film made at National Jamboree, 02/10/1955:11
Holds 24th annual Scouters' Banquet, 05/05/1955:1
Honor Albert Soule with Silver Beaver Award (p), 05/26/1955:1
Elks vote to sponsor troop of Sea Scouts, 11/24/1955:1
Launch fund campaign, 12/15/1955:8
James Bonnar, 3rd earns God and Country Award, 02/02/1956:7
Explorer Scout James Bonnar, 3rd, honored (p), 02/09/1956:1
Conduct paper drive to fund reconstruction of Woods Pond campsite,
03/08/1956:1
Troop 13 holds Court of Honor, 04/12/1956:6
Make $104 in paper drive, 04/19/1956:6
Troop 16 holds Court of Awards, 05/24/1956:11
Troop 13 holds Court of Honor, 06/28/1956:6
Annawon Council reorganizes, 07/19/1956:1
Will go door-to-door canvassing for $3,000, 10/11/1956:1
First door-to-door drive nets $1,300, 10/25/1956:1
Troop 13 holds Court of Honor, 12/06/1956:4
Blair and Gerrior receive God and Country Awards (p), 02/07/1957:1
Troop 39 holds Court of Awards, 03/07/1957:2
Troop 13 holds Court of Honor, 04/25/1957:6
Troop 39 holds Court of Honor, 05/23/1957:4
Anawon Council honors Henry Battis (p), 05/30/1957:1
Nearly 100 workers engaged in local campaign, 10/31/1957:1
Committee chairs named at meeting of Eastern Area of Annawon
Council, 01/02/1958:1
Committee for Middleboro, Lakeville, and Carver holds second
organizational meeting, 01/16/1958:10
Troop 39 holds Charter Night, 01/30/1958:3
Harold Theodore Deane receives God and Country Award (p),
02/13/1958:2
Annawon Scout Council to dedicate three new structures, 08/07/1958:5
Parents' Night for Troop 13, 10/23/1958:5
Mark Rinehart will receive God and Country Award, 02/05/1959:1
Mark Rinehart awarded God and Country medal (p), 02/12/1959:1
Troop 15 receives charter, 02/19/1959:2
Two new recruits join Troop 13, 02/26/1959:7
Junior Cabot Club presents mimeograph machine to scouts (p),
03/05/1959:1
Troop 32 holds Court of Honor, 03/26/1959:6
Troop 39 holds annual charter night, 04/02/1959:6
Michael Weaver earns Eagle Scout status (p), 05/21/1959:1
Troop 13 names new scoutmaster, Charles Monte, 06/11/1959:12
Lakeville Lions Club to sponsor new troop, 07/02/1959:4
Troop 32 returns from five-day excursion in New Hampshire,
07/02/1959:9
Troop 13 holds first meeting, 09/17/1959:8
Richard Giberti and Dennis McGrath earn Catholic Scout award (p),
10/29/1959:1
Boy Scouts of America - Cub Scouts
Visit South Station in Boston, 02/03/1955:1
Hold annual Blue & Gold Banquet, 02/24/1955:9
Five local boys honored at Webelos ceremony, 05/05/1955:2
Pack 10 holds Blue and Gold Banquet, 02/23/1956:3
Pack 10 holds annual Blue and Gold Banquet, 03/08/1956:11
Lakeville Pack 14 observes charter night, 04/05/1956:3
Pack 25 holds annual Blue and Gold banquet, 03/07/1957:2
Pack 8 holds annual Blue and Gold banquet, 03/07/1957:3
Form Pack 36, 04/11/1957:3
Pack 19 enjoys Blue and Gold Banquet, 04/11/1957:9
Presentation of colors a feature of first Pack 36 meeting (p),
11/07/1957:3
Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1
Help on Heart Fund Tag Day (p), 02/20/1958:1
Pack 19 holds Blue and Gold Banquet, 04/03/1958:8
Lack of leaders curbs Cub dens, 04/10/1958:12
Seek more den mothers, 10/09/1958:14
Boy Scouts of America - Cub Scouts continued
Stage historic play, 10/30/1958:5
Pack 36 enrolls 21 new members, 11/06/1958:10
Pack 36 awards earned by 16 boys, 02/05/1959:4
Lack of leadership hampers Cub Pack 36, 02/19/1959:7
Pack 19 holds annual banquet, 02/26/1959:4
Pack 25 holds Blue and Gold Banquet, 02/26/1959:4
Pack 36 holds annual banquet, 03/05/1959:12
New Pack 36 Cubs inducted, 05/07/1959:9
Pack 19 holds Hoe-Down Night, 05/28/1959:7
Hold induction; trim tree at sanatorium (p), 12/24/1959:1
Boyce, Lester G.
Crowell St couple married 50 years (p), 04/26/1956:1
Boyce, Lester Griswold
Obituary, 04/17/1958:3
Dies at age 73, 04/17/1958:7
Boyce, Lilla E. Wilbur
Crowell St couple married 50 years (p), 04/26/1956:1
Boyden, Lorraine
Wedding described, 06/23/1955:2
Boyer, Oleda
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Boyer, Peter
Obituary, 04/07/1955:4
Dies at age 89, 04/07/1955:6
Tax collector's notice, 03/07/1957:2, 03/06/1958:7
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Boyle, Martin V.
Files marriage intentions, 05/24/1956:5
Wed to Bessie Maleski, 07/12/1956:7
Boynton, Beverly
Files marriage intentions, 09/01/1955:4
Wed to Joseph Brooks, 09/15/1955:4
Boynton, Georgie M.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 07/07/1955:8
Boys' State. see American Legion - Simeon Nickerson Post; Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks - Lodge No. 1274; The Forty and Eight Voiture No. 49
Brackett, Agnes Rose
Daughter born, 03/28/1957:8
Brackett, Carol
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Brackett, Christine Louise
Christened at Sacred Heart Church, 08/15/1957:5
Brackett, Diolande Fernandes
Son born, 01/16/1958:2
Brackett, Donald
Daughter born, 06/21/1956:5, 03/05/1959:7
Brackett, Edward
Son born, 01/16/1958:2
Brackett, George
NH motorist to pay for damages to lawn, 12/04/1958:12
Brackett, Grace M.
Widow of William W. dies at age 79, 01/20/1955:7
Obituary, 01/20/1955:9
Brackett, Helen Horton
Daughter born, 06/21/1956:5, 03/05/1959:7
Brackett, Leonard
Deliveryman with R.D. Kelley Co. (p), 02/16/1956:10
Attends University of Massachusetts, 01/03/1957:8
Brackett, Leonard W.
Attends Pennsylvania State University, 01/05/1956:5
Engaged to Nan Hutcheson, 11/14/1957:5
Brackett, Mrs Guy W.
Employed at Judge Callan's office, 10/04/1956:8
Brackett, Richard
Daughter born, 03/28/1957:8
Brackett, Roger
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Brackett, Susan B. Merrihew
Clark, Fuller, and Brackett recall history of Mad Mare's Neck section,
09/01/1955:1
Braddock, Bernard
Hose No. 6 before days of Fire Department (p), 07/09/1959:12
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Braddock, Bertram Parker
Obituary, 01/08/1959:4
Halifax man dies at age 36, 01/08/1959:11
Braddock, Marilyn Savery
Daughter born, 03/31/1955:6
Braddock, Martha Mary
Obituary, 10/25/1956:2
Widow of W. Reuben dies at age 77, 10/25/1956:7
Braddock, Milton
Master Sergeant posted to War College in Carlisle, PA, 04/10/1958:2
Braddock, Muriel Caldwell
Daughter born, 02/09/1956:7
Braddock, Myron
Daughter born, 03/31/1955:6
Braddock, Raymond
Files marriage intentions, 09/01/1955:4
Wed to Muriel Dudley, 09/15/1955:4
Daughter born, 02/09/1956:7
Bradford, Ann
Engaged to Jethro O. Ashley, Jr., 04/23/1959:9
Engaged to Jethro Ashley, Jr., 06/11/1959:5, 06/11/1959:8
Engaged to Jethro O. Ashley, Jr., 06/18/1959:4
Wedding described (p), 06/25/1959:8
Wed to Jethro O. Ashley, Jr., 06/25/1959:11
Bradford, Audrey
Lakeville Day Nursery, opening on Precinct St (ad), 08/06/1959:4
Bradford, Charles J.
Strikes island traffic sign at South Main St and Rhode Island Rd,
12/15/1955:13
Bradford, Charles, Jr.
Hunter stricken in Lakeville, 11/27/1958:1
Bradford, Diana LeBlanc
Daughter born, 05/14/1959:7
Bradford, E. Leslie
Daughter born, 05/23/1957:11
Bradford, Elmer L.
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Bradford, Elmer L., Jr.
Second Lieutenant stationed at Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany,
02/17/1955:10
Bradford, Gaynel
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Bradford, Helen A.
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Bradford, Helga Bo-hm
Daughter born, 05/23/1957:11
Bradford, James
Daughter born, 05/14/1959:7
Bradford, Janelle Kay
Born to E. Leslie and Helga Bo-hm, 05/23/1957:11
Bradford, John C.
Graduates from recruit training at Great Lakes, IL, 05/21/1959:3
Bradford, Joseph
Honored at Webelos ceremony, 05/05/1955:2
Retires from Prudential Co. after 35 years of service, 08/08/1957:1
Bradford, Joseph H.
Staff manager of Prudential Life Insurance Co., 09/15/1955:10
Bradford, Leslie
Lieutenant stationed in Breaux, France, 01/09/1958:2
Bradford, Lewis
Son born, 06/21/1956:5
Bradford, Louis
Enlists in U.S. Navy, 02/10/1955:2
Seaman stationed at Bainbridge, MD, 04/07/1955:5
Stationed at Newport, RI, 09/01/1955:3
Returns from overseas duty in Italy, 03/28/1957:6
Daughter born, 07/24/1958:5
Bradford, Louis R.
Engaged to Pauline Tinkham, 05/12/1955:11
Wedding described, 12/01/1955:8
Bradford, Mildred
Reports on doings of local woodchuck, 02/05/1959:1
Portrait painter has work hung in Library of Congress, 12/24/1959:1
Bradford, Mrs Joseph
Sister dies in Dorchester, 05/05/1955:7
Bradford, Pauline Tinkham
Son born, 06/21/1956:5
Daughter born, 07/24/1958:5
Bradford, Ronald D.
Returns to Camp Lejune, NC (p), 01/08/1959:6
Bradford, Susan
Eva Monteiro's pupils perform Bunny Dance of Disneyland (p),
05/31/1956:1
Bradford, William
Wins fishing contest in the Bahamas, 06/16/1955:1
Cancer Society crusade opens here (p), 03/29/1956:1
Head of The Walker Co., 08/02/1956:9
Bradley, Blanche D.
Sleepy driver hits pole on Rte 28, 10/09/1958:9
Thrown from car in crash at Spruce and Highland St, 11/27/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 04/30/1959:11
Bradley, Paul R.
Receives suspended sentences on drug charges, 11/05/1959:2
Bradley, Paul Rielley
Wed to Ruth Barbara Bassett, 10/22/1959:11
Bradshaw, Robert
Non-support charges dismissed for lack of prosecution, 10/23/1958:3
Brady, Alice Royster
Son born, 11/08/1956:7
Brady, Randall
Loses two tons of hay to fire, 06/30/1955:1
Son born, 11/08/1956:7
Brady, Robert
MHS Student Council plans YMCA Halloween dance (p), 10/30/1958:1
Permanent MHS ring design adopted (p), 06/18/1959:10
Brady, Robert F.
New MHS art teacher, 08/01/1957:1
New member of school faculty introduced, 09/19/1957:2
Braga, Aurora Chartier
Son born, 11/17/1955:5
Braga, Maurice
Son born, 11/17/1955:5
Braga, Maurice S.
Candidate for selectman profiled (p), 01/06/1955:1
Wife wants your vote for husband (ad) (l) (p), 01/13/1955:3
Files nomination papers for seat on Board of Selectmen, 11/24/1955:1
Candidate for selectman issues statement, 01/12/1956:1
Exercise your privilege, vote (ad) (p), 01/12/1956:7
Gazette prints biographies of local candidates, 12/27/1956:1
For selectman (ad) (p), 01/17/1957:3
Candidate for selectman (ad) (p), 01/16/1958:2
Profile of Board of Selectmen candidate, 01/16/1958:4
Writes on controversy between town manager and selectmen (l),
01/15/1959:1
For selectman (ad) (p), 01/15/1959:2
Profile of candidate for selectman (p), 01/15/1959:6
Comments on workings of Board of Selectmen (l), 01/22/1959:6
Special election to fill vacant selectman's seat (p), 04/09/1959:1
Bragdon, Dolores Giberti
Son born, 12/08/1955:7
Bragdon, Hollis
Petty Officer 1st Class stationed at Davisville, RI, 08/04/1955:5
Son born, 12/08/1955:7
Braley, Angelina Jesse
Son born, 01/10/1957:5
Daughter born, 09/10/1959:9
Braley, Helen Miriam
Obituary, 02/09/1956:2
Brighton woman dies at age 62, 02/09/1956:7
Braley, Herbert C.
Wed to Donna I. Gilbert, 01/22/1959:11
Braley, Lucy. see Lucy Braley Candy Kitchen
Braley, Patricia Ann
Files marriage intentions, 03/06/1958:7
Wed to Gerald Warren Howe, 03/20/1958:11
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Braley, Theodore
Son born, 01/10/1957:5
Daughter born, 09/10/1959:9
Braley, Theodore H.
Braley and Phillips collide on South Main St, 09/27/1956:7
Braley, Virginia
Wed to Louis Brier, Jr., 07/07/1955:5
Wedding described, 07/14/1955:6
Bramonte, Christine
"Little Bonnet" urges support of Salvation Army campaign (p),
01/20/1955:8
Branham, Cynthia Brown
Alger replies to Spencer regarding recall election (l), 01/29/1959:11
Branham, Matthew Lloyd
Born to Richard and Cynthia Brown, 01/29/1959:11
Branham, Richard
Son born, 01/29/1959:11
Branham, Richard Lee
Engaged to Cynthia Lou Brown (p), 11/01/1956:1
Brannick, Catherine
Petition for administration of estate, 03/31/1955:11
Brannigan, Mrs Robert
Resides in Syracuse, NY, 04/18/1957:2
Brannigan, Robert T.
Engaged to Nancy J. Shurtleff, 11/29/1956:2
Files marriage intentions, 11/29/1956:5(7)
Wed to Nancy J. Shurtleff, 01/03/1957:5
Wedding described (p), 01/03/1957:8
Brannigan, Robert Thomas
Engaged to Nancy J. Shurtleff (p), 08/09/1956:1
Brault, Bernard B.
Foreclosure notice, 09/18/1958:3
Brault, Isabel
Foreclosure notice, 09/18/1958:3
Brault, Norbert R.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 01/15/1959:10
Bray, Thomas
Members of Hose Company 3 in late 1880s (p), 06/18/1959:8
Breach, Charles
Early Maxim Motor Co. Combination 2 fire truck (p), 05/21/1959:12
Breaking and Entering. see Burglary
Breedlove, Elaine
Selected to appear on TV talent show, 12/08/1955:1
Breedlove, James
Employed with Prudential Life Insurance Co. in Chicago,
02/17/1955:10
Breen, Henry
Son born, 07/11/1957:5
Breen, Yvonne Langiano
Son born, 07/11/1957:5
Brehaut, Camille
Foreclosure notice, 08/21/1958:6
Brehaut, Herbert C.
Foreclosure notice, 08/21/1958:6
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 10/23/1958:11
Brennan, Agnes G.
Mattapan woman dies in Rochester auto crash, 08/16/1956:1
Brennan, James Alexander
Composer dies at age 70, 08/30/1956:1
Brennan, Mrs James
Sells Highland St home to Malcolm Cook, 11/07/1957:5
Breto (baby)
Leap Year baby in 1904, 03/01/1956:4
Brewer, Duncan Swift
Born to James, Jr. and Joan Bissonnette, 05/21/1959:11
Brewer, James E.
Engaged to Joan Claire Bissonnette (p), 02/21/1957:1
Brewer, James E., 3rd
Files marriage intentions, 09/05/1957:5
Brewer, James E., Jr.
Wedding described (p), 09/12/1957:6
Wed to Joan Claire Bissonnette, 09/12/1957:7
Brewer, James, Jr.
Twin sons born, 05/21/1959:11
Brewer, Joan Bissonnette
Resides in Madison, WI, 04/10/1958:2
Twin sons born, 05/21/1959:11
Brewer, Scott Robert
Born to James, Jr. and Joan Bissonnette, 05/21/1959:11
Briarwood Rest Home
Licensed rest home (ad), 12/15/1955:3
Bricknell, Hazel D.
Runaway vehicle crashes into Martenson's new store, 01/31/1957:10
Bridges
Repairs on Titicut bridge still underway (p), 06/02/1955:3
Jenkins Co. allowed additional time to complete work on Titicut bridge,
07/14/1955:1
Tentative allotment approved for replacing Vernon St span,
12/01/1955:1
Vernon St span collapses, 02/16/1956:1
Collapsed bridge will be replaced, 02/23/1956:1
Auburn St bridge to be repaired by state, 03/08/1956:1
Auburn St span to re-open June 22nd, 06/14/1956:2
Work on Wood St railroad bridge to commence, 02/28/1957:1
Vernon St bridge project resumes (p), 08/29/1957:1
New Haven Railroad to share Cherry St bridge maintenance with town,
01/16/1958:1
Cherry St overpass nears completion (p), 07/03/1958:1
Worcester company submits lowest bid for Lakeville span,
09/25/1958:4
Weather delays work at Harding St, 12/18/1958:1
Progress on new Rte 28 by-pass pictured (p), 08/27/1959:1
Delay on South Main Bridge construction protested, 12/17/1959:1
State silent on delay (p), 12/24/1959:1
Bridgewater Club
Alumni meet here to organize local group, 10/22/1959:3
Bridgewater Correctional Institution
Employs Clarence Smith, 08/08/1957:3
Brienzo, Michael
Elks donate $100 to Lakeville Junior Police Patrol (p), 05/09/1957:1
Brier, Edith Braley
Daughter born, 09/06/1956:5, 07/04/1957:5
Brier, Louis, Jr.
Wed to Virginia Braley, 07/07/1955:5
Wedding described, 07/14/1955:6
Brier, Mary
MHS teacher lauded for 28 years of service, 05/22/1958:8
Brier, Ramona E.
Wed to Richard E. Benson, 01/30/1958:9
Brier, William
Daughter born, 09/06/1956:5, 07/04/1957:5
Brierly, Roseanna Caron
Son born, 10/06/1955:7
Brierly, Thomas
Son born, 10/06/1955:7
Brierly, Thomas O.
Local driver in good condition after fatal Raynham accident,
07/26/1956:1
Gets one year in jail for fatal drunk driving accident, 11/22/1956:4
Briggs, Ann Glynn
Son born, 04/02/1959:11
Briggs, Arthur Everett
Husband of Bertha M. Long dies at age 69, 04/07/1955:6
Obituary, 04/07/1955:6
Briggs, Beverly
Cast member of senior class play (p), 03/20/1958:1
Enrolls at Fisher Junior College, Boston, 09/04/1958:10
Briggs, Clyde
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Briggs, Donald
Charged with carrying pistol without a permit, 10/03/1957:1
Engaged to Ann Glynn, 04/10/1958:1
Wedding described (p), 05/15/1958:6
Son born, 04/02/1959:11
Briggs, Donald A.
Files marriage intentions, 04/24/1958:7
Briggs, Donald J.
Wed to Ann K. Glynn, 05/08/1958:11
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Briggs, E.
Range and fuel oil (ad), 02/10/1955:4
Briggs, Eugene
Son born, 07/21/1955:4
Requests clarification on teacher salary question (l), 03/22/1956:1
Mitchell Memorial Club holds 20th anniversary celebration (p),
10/22/1959:1
Briggs, George
Private stationed at Fort Dix, NJ (p), 08/04/1955:1
Briggs, George W.
Named Outstanding Trainee of the Day at Fort Knox, KY, 10/13/1955:8
Briggs, George William
Files marriage intentions, 02/05/1959:11
Briggs, James
Bicyclist runs into stopped vehicle, 12/29/1955:4
Briggs, Joseph
Playground housekeeping a big task (p), 07/17/1958:1
Briggs, Katherine Hill
Daughter born, 08/16/1956:5
Briggs, Kathleen McCarthy
Son born, 07/21/1955:4
Briggs, Lester
Couple expresses concern over pole placement on Arlington St,
07/10/1958:1
Briggs, Lester, Jr.
Daughter born, 08/16/1956:5
Briggs, Louis A., Jr.
Inducted into armed forces, 03/07/1957:1
Briggs, Marion Winifred
Obituary, 02/27/1958:6
Widow of Frank E. dies at age 90, 02/27/1958:9
Briggs, Mrs Joseph
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
Briggs, Newell
Employed at Bolan's Jenney Service (p), 05/17/1956:10
Presents Safe Driver League certificate to Chief Gardiner (p),
06/07/1956:8
Employed at Bolan's Jenney Service (p), 01/30/1958:8
Briggs, Robert W.
Receives honorable discharge from U.S. Navy, 07/11/1957:10
Graduates from Burdett College (p), 06/18/1959:1
Briggs, Sally
MHS art students experts in clay modeling (p), 01/27/1955:1
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
National Guard armory thronged on Washington's birthday open house
(p), 02/26/1959:2
Briggs, Suzanne
MHS art students experts in clay modeling (p), 01/27/1955:1
To attend Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, 03/07/1957:5
Engaged to Stuart P. Peak, 09/25/1958:1
Brigham, Jerry
Engaged to Judith Norris (p), 01/09/1958:1
Brigham, Myra A.
Wife of William E. dies at age 82, 09/08/1955:4
Obituary, 09/08/1955:9
Brigham, William E.
Dies at age 82, 06/27/1957:7
Obituary, 06/27/1957:11
Brightman, Pat
Hi-Rendezvous committee plans first dance for youth club (p),
03/12/1959:1
Brightman, Patricia
New MHS student comes from Fall River, 10/30/1958:4
Brines, Mary E.
Guardian presents account of estate, 03/14/1957:5
Obituary, 03/14/1957:5
Widow of William H. dies at age 76, 03/14/1957:8
Petition for probate of will, 03/21/1957:5
Britton, Charlotte Smith
Daughter born, 06/06/1957:7, 08/07/1958:6
Britton, Russell
Daughter born, 06/06/1957:7, 08/07/1958:6
Broad Chimney Pottery Shop
Mr and Mrs George Stewart start guild in North Middleboro,
10/04/1956:12
Broadbent, Emily. see Central Monument Co.; M S & G Nurseries
Broadbent, Emily I.
Foreclosure notice, 08/16/1956:5
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 10/18/1956:3
Broadbent, Emily I. Pratt
Daughter born, 06/06/1957:7
Broadbent, Emily Pratt
Daughter born, 06/28/1956:3, 05/14/1959:7
Broadbent, Robert, Jr.
Daughter born, 06/28/1956:3, 06/06/1957:7, 05/14/1959:7
Broadbent, Robert K., Jr.
Contractor and builder, Main and Stetson St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Builder, trucker, nurseryman (p), 01/27/1955:6
Recognized as builder of fine homes (p), 04/07/1955:9
Foreclosure notice, 08/16/1956:5
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 10/18/1956:3
Auger collides with Broadbent's parked car on West St, 01/24/1957:4
Local group concerned about how town awards contracts (l),
01/29/1959:1
Broadbent Trucking and Landscape Service
938 Center St (ad), 05/09/1957:14
Broadbent's Treeland
Main St, Lakeville (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Main St, Lakeville (p), 01/27/1955:6
938 Center St (ad), 05/03/1956:3
Broderick, Mabel
Guest of honor at Central Baptist reception, 01/17/1957:2
Brogan, Francis
MHS students observe International Letter Writing Week (p),
10/17/1957:11
Brogan, Francis J.
Postal clerk honored for suggestion, 02/21/1957:1
Bronham, Cynthia Brown
Daughter born, 11/14/1957:8
Bronham, Richard
Daughter born, 11/14/1957:8
Bronham, Sharon Lee
Born to Richard and Cynthia Brown, 11/14/1957:8
Brooks, Alvan
Daughter born, 03/20/1958:11
Son born, 04/02/1959:11
Brooks, Alvin
Son born, 01/13/1955:4, 04/02/1959:6
Brooks, Arlene Ruth
Soloist at West Virginia Wesleyan College, 12/15/1955:1
Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College (p), 05/31/1956:7
Engaged to Richard Martin Hamilton (p), 09/20/1956:1
Brooks, Beverly Boynton
Daughter born, 09/20/1956:5
Brooks, Herbert
Wareham St couple married 33 years, 05/31/1956:10
Brooks, James
Sergeant stationed at Fort Knox, KY, 03/22/1956:4
Brooks, Joseph
Files marriage intentions, 09/01/1955:4
Wed to Beverly Boynton, 09/15/1955:4
Daughter born, 09/20/1956:5
Brooks, Mary Linton
Son born, 01/13/1955:4
Daughter born, 03/20/1958:11
Son born, 04/02/1959:11
Brooks, Muriel Hudon
Daughter born, 02/23/1956:5
Brooks, Muriel Hudson
Son born, 05/08/1958:11
Brooks, Muriel J.
Cleveland and Brooks collide at Oak and High St, 10/09/1958:4
Fined $10 for failure to stop at stop sign, 10/23/1958:6
Brooks, Paul Q.
Writes of activities since leaving Middleboro, 08/29/1957:7
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Brooks, Richard
Engaged to Sara Leonard, 07/04/1957:3
Brooks, Richard G.
Naval musician assigned to Newfoundland (p), 03/31/1955:1
Wedding described (p), 07/25/1957:11
Brooks, Richard Gordon
Engaged to Sara Anne Leonard (p), 06/14/1956:1
Brooks, Warren
Daughter born, 02/23/1956:5
Son born, 05/08/1958:11
Brosterman, Robert
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Broughton, Donald H.
Begins studies at Boston School of Theology, 09/17/1959:6
Broughton, Thomas William
Obituary, 08/18/1955:4
South Wellfleet man dies at age 90, 08/18/1955:4
Broullard, Theodore
Collides with Boston driver at Rte 28 and Taunton St, 01/26/1956:3
Brown, Barbara Elizabeth
Enrolls at Antioch College in Ohio, 10/25/1956:11
Engaged to Robert Jay Kastenbaum, 11/21/1957:1, 01/16/1958:6
Wedding described, 01/30/1958:2
Brown, Bobby
Playground supervisor awards 1,000-point winners (p), 08/08/1957:1
Basketball team tops Industrial League (p), 03/27/1958:6
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
Shurtleff Hardware basketball team to play in state semi-pro tourney
(p), 02/19/1959:7
Brown, Charles L.
Ordered to pay support for wife and minor children, 06/25/1959:5
Brown, Cynthia Lou
Engaged to Richard Lee Branham (p), 11/01/1956:1
Brown, David M.
University of Tennessee professor leaves for two-year appointment at
University of Malaya, 08/28/1958:2
Brown, David W.
Senior at Iowa State College, 04/26/1956:8
Receives Ph.D. from Iowa State; to marry Jeanne Young, 12/27/1956:1
Brown, David William
Engaged to Jean Margaret Young, 08/16/1956:1
Assistant Professor at University of Tennessee, 09/12/1957:6
Brown, Dorothea E.
Files marriage intentions, 03/15/1956:7
Wed to Richard Houlihan, 05/10/1956:2
Brown, Dorothy Sampson
Son born, 10/03/1957:8, 10/08/1959:7
Brown, Elbridge
Steve Stanley presents award to golf winner (p), 03/29/1956:1
Almeida bus-car crash case continued, 09/17/1959:1
Almeida Bus Lines driver appeals fine, 10/08/1959:12
Brown, Elbridge M.
Little League champs feted by Elks (p), 10/30/1958:1
Uninjured in collision with Almeida bus, 08/20/1959:1
Almeida driver pleads not guilty, 08/27/1959:4
Brown, Everett D.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3, 11/20/1958:9
Brown, Francis Joseph
Files marriage intentions, 07/09/1959:8
Brown, George
Son born, 12/20/1956:4
Daughter born, 03/27/1958:7
Brown, Jacqueline M.
Files marriage intentions, 07/02/1959:5
Wedding described, 07/09/1959:4
Wed to Ronald S. Lee, 07/09/1959:8
Brown, James W.
Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates (p),
05/09/1957:5
Brown, Janet Mitchell
Son born, 02/14/1957:8
Brown, Jennie
Joins staff at Otto's Hair Styles (ad), 01/15/1959:7
Brown, John
Couple has cottage built on Onset Island, 08/25/1955:7
Brown, John C.
Inventor of "master cell' dies in California, 07/03/1958:1
Brown, John I.
With engineers in Germany, 07/31/1958:7
Brown, Joseph
Son born, 02/14/1957:8
Brown, Kay
Displays ceramics at McNeil's, 10/29/1959:6
Brown, Luraina Bickford
Son born, 12/20/1956:4
Daughter born, 03/27/1958:7
Brown, Mary L.
Wed to David S. Koerner, 09/27/1956:3
Brown, Mary Lou
Engaged to Norman Record (p), 02/10/1955:1
Wed to David Koerner, 08/30/1956:1
Brown, Mona L.
Files marriage intentions, 09/11/1958:11
Engaged to Leo F. DeMoranville, 09/25/1958:5
Wedding described, 09/25/1958:12
Brown, Mona Louise
Engaged to Leo F. DeMoranville, 05/29/1958:1
Brown, Norma Amar
Open house held for newlyweds, 09/03/1959:7
Brown, Peter Allen
Born to Robert, 10/15/1959:4
Brown, Richard
First Lieutenant transfers to Moody AFB, GA, 06/13/1957:6
Brown, Richard L.
Assigned to duty in Casablanca, Morocco, 12/12/1957:7
Weds Norma Amar in Casablanca, 05/07/1959:6
Open house held for newlyweds, 09/03/1959:7
Brown, Richard Lovett
Receives Bachelor's degree from Princeton University, 06/16/1955:1
Brown, Robert
Named supervisor of boys' activities by Park Department, 05/23/1957:1
Son born, 10/03/1957:8
New MHS teacher, 10/09/1958:6
Son born, 10/08/1959:7, 10/15/1959:4
Brown, Robert C.
New MHS physical education teacher and coach (p), 04/24/1958:1
Brown, Robert G.
Discharged from U.S. Army, 06/23/1955:10
Brown, Robert Gardner
Files marriage intentions, 05/29/1958:9
Graduates from Boston University (p), 06/12/1958:1
Wedding described (p), 06/19/1958:7
Brown, William
New office manager at Flying Cloud Ranch in Acushnet, 09/03/1959:4
Browne, Bud
Mitchell Club champions of the Cape Cod League (p), 03/05/1959:4
Browne, Jimmy
Fails to get off school bus at proper stop, 01/10/1957:9
Browne, William J., Jr.
New teacher at Pratt Free School, 05/21/1959:1
Browning, John H.
Wedding described (p), 04/19/1956:5
Wed to Sally P. Alger, 04/19/1956:7
Browning, John Huntington
Engaged to Sally Porter Alger (p), 11/10/1955:1
Bruce, Maybel
Appointed medical missionary to West Pakistan, 11/15/1956:9
Bruffee, Byron. see also Teen-Age Drifters
Lakeville Divers Supply fashions aqua maid suit (p), 10/01/1959:12
Bruffee, Byron E.
Car wrecked in collision on Taunton St, 03/19/1959:3
Bruffee, Byron N.
Morals charges continued, 04/24/1958:5
Bruffee, Norman
Lakeville Divers Supply fashions aqua maid suit (p), 10/01/1959:12
Bruffee, Norman E.
Local cadet undergoes field training at military academy, 07/16/1959:1
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Bruillard, Edward P.
Files marriage intentions, 05/16/1957:5
Wed to Kathleen A. LeValley, 05/23/1957:7
Bruillard, Joan McInerny
Daughter born, 02/26/1959:5
Bruillard, Paul
Selectmen okay permit for painting and auto body shop, 02/27/1958:1
Bruillard, Robert
Daughter born, 02/26/1959:5
Brule, Dean
Family moves to Plymouth St apartment, 08/13/1959:11
Brule, Deane E.
Loses control of car, hits hydrant and pole, 01/29/1959:2
Brule, Janice Stulpin
Son born, 03/19/1959:7
Brule, Mrs Ronald
Five-month-old Ronald Brule wins W.T. Grant baby contest (p),
08/20/1959:1
Brule, Roland
Reports for duty at Newport Naval Hospital, RI, 06/09/1955:7
Brule, Roland L.
Car skids on icy road, hits pole, 04/02/1959:10
Brule, Ronald
Navy man stationed at Bainbridge, MD, 05/12/1955:11
Five-month-old baby wins W.T. Grant baby contest (p), 08/20/1959:1
Brule, Ronald L.
Wedding described, 10/03/1957:4
Completes four years in U.S. Navy, 06/26/1958:3
Brule, Ronald Linton
Son born, 03/19/1959:7
Brulotte, Joseph
Wed to Lillian Parker Stevens, 12/15/1955:5
Daughter born, 03/21/1957:8
Son born, 07/03/1958:9
Daughter born, 09/17/1959:11
Brulotte, Lillian Parker
Daughter born, 03/21/1957:8
Son born, 07/03/1958:9
Daughter born, 09/17/1959:11
Brush Fires. see Forest Fires
Bryant, Elliot
Five generations pictured (p), 07/24/1958:4
Bryant, Grace H.
Files marriage intentions, 06/07/1956:5
Wed to Donald A. Thompson, 06/28/1956:3
Bryant, Howard
Farmer grows huge pumpkin (p), 10/10/1957:6
Bryant, Isaac H.
Denies failure to have current sticker, case filed, 12/24/1959:2
Bryant, Lavinia G.
Wed to Harold J. Carr, 11/22/1956:5
Bryant, Lemuel
Old apprenticing contracts donated to historical society, 11/03/1955:2
Bryant, Louis
Son born, 07/07/1955:5, 06/21/1956:5
Bryant, Louis Andros
Son born, 02/20/1958:11
Bryant, Louis, Jr.
Son born, 07/14/1955:3
Bryant, Louise M.
Obituary, 01/31/1957:3
Bryant, Mary Esther Henderson
Son born, 02/20/1958:11
Bryant, Mary Henderson
Son born, 07/07/1955:5, 07/14/1955:3
Bryant, Mary King
Son born, 06/21/1956:5
Bryant, Mrs Ernest
Five generations pictured (p), 07/24/1958:4
Bryant, Olive Lorette
Dies at age 75, 03/27/1958:7
Obituary, 03/27/1958:11
Bryant, Ronald Edward
Born to Louis, Jr. and Mary Henderson, 07/14/1955:3
Buchholz, Henry
Daughter born, 01/06/1955:5
Buchholz, Patricia Pohlman
Daughter born, 01/06/1955:5
Bucholz, Henry
Son born, 04/30/1959:11
Bucholz, Mrs Henry
New manager of Colonial Cottage Nursing Home, 02/12/1959:8
Bucholz, Patricia Pohlman
Son born, 04/30/1959:11
Buchsbaum, Alan
MHS social studies teacher resigns, 06/13/1957:2
Buchsbaum, Alan L.
Teacher takes leave to remain in army, 06/14/1956:1
Buck, Elizabeth L. Meservey
Sachem St couple married 25 years, 03/20/1958:9
Buck, George M.
North Easton couple married 60 years, 04/12/1956:9
Buck, Harold Dodge
Former local minister named to commission in Iowa, 04/10/1958:3
Buck, Hilda
Granted leave of absence from Junior High, 11/13/1958:1
Buck, Hilda Blanchard
Long-time 4-H member asked to join honor society, 10/18/1956:1
Daughter born, 04/16/1959:11
Buck, Hilda J.
Teacher gains tenure status, 04/09/1959:1
Buck, Kyle
Students and future artists pose in Egger's store window (p),
11/19/1959:1
Buck, Lois Wood
New MHS mathematics teacher, 05/16/1957:1
New member of school faculty introduced, 09/19/1957:2
Buck, Malcolm. see also Buck's Pharmacy
Couple moves to Pearl St, 03/15/1956:3
Susan Duff bitten in neck by collie owned by Buck, 05/02/1957:7
Helicopter lands at Peterson's Coffee Break, two men order coffee,
07/11/1957:6
Buck, Malcolm, Jr.
Pharmacist at Buck's Pharmacy, 05/19/1955:6
Buck, Robert
Discharged from U.S. Marine Corps, 09/01/1955:8
Daughter born, 04/16/1959:11
Routine cruiser patrol reveal interesting and amusing phases of police
work (p), 09/10/1959:1
Buck, Robert L.
Strikes Richard Washburn's parked car on Sachem St, 06/02/1955:10
Patrolman sends applications to civil service, 09/15/1955:1
Officer starts police duties, 09/22/1955:1
Robert Germaine moves to Florida, sells house to Buck, 03/01/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 08/09/1956:5
Wedding described, 08/16/1956:2
Wed at Church at the Green (p), 08/16/1956:10
Wed to Hilda Blanchard, 08/23/1956:8
Buck, Russell Lincoln
Sachem St couple married 25 years, 03/20/1958:9
Buck Realty
14 Prospect St (ad), 01/29/1959:5
Buckley, George
Profile of new MHS student, 03/08/1956:5
Three youths narrowly escape death after crashing into pole and
flipping car, 10/23/1958:1
Buckley, George A.
Complainant in assault case against Arnold Silva, 03/21/1957:1
Fined $25 for disturbing the peace, 04/04/1957:1
Buckley, Thomas
Begins duties at Sacred Heart Church, 02/17/1955:1
Buckman, Ada M.
Obituary, 06/04/1959:6
Wife of Robley E. dies at age 57, 06/04/1959:11
Buckman, Barbara
Young people enact living creche scene at Church of Our Saviour (p),
12/29/1955:1
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Buckman, Barbara continued
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Attends Mass General Hospital School of Nursing, 01/03/1957:8
Graduates from Mass General School of Nursing (p), 06/18/1959:1
Buckman, Barbara J.
Capped at Mass General School of Nursing, 01/08/1959:4
Wedding described, 09/10/1959:5
Wed to Erick Tuxen Ringkjob, 09/10/1959:9
Wedding described (p), 10/01/1959:6
Wed to Bruce Gilbert Atwood, 10/01/1959:7
Buckman, Barbara Jane
Files marriage intentions, 09/24/1959:11
Buckman, Barbara Jean
Engaged to Erik Tuxen Ringkjb (p), 03/19/1959:5
Buckman, Beverly
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Attends NE Baptist Hospital Training School, 01/03/1957:8
Graduates from NE Baptist Hospital School of Nursing (p),
06/18/1959:1
Buckman, Beverly J.
Engaged to Bruce G. Atwood (p), 03/05/1959:4
Buckman, Gertrude
Files marriage intentions, 05/19/1955:4
Wed to Warren E. Perry, 06/02/1955:4
Buck's Pharmacy
Drug costs reasonable, 03/31/1955:8
Carries latest medications, 05/19/1955:6
Employs Mrs George Millett, 07/14/1955:3
Will rent hospital appliances (p), 09/08/1955:6
Has gift section, 12/22/1955:10
Has complete prescription department (p), 02/23/1956:6
Deliveries made in emergencies, 06/07/1956:10
Moves to new location in Faietti block, 01/09/1958:1
Four Corners torn up for Center St reconstruction (p), 07/17/1958:1
Budd, George
White Shoe Store manager, 374 Center St (ad), 07/21/1955:9
Odd Fellows baseball team in 1912 (p), 10/29/1959:12
Retains title in surf division of local bass tourney, 11/05/1959:4
Budd, George, Jr.
Stripe bass winner in local sporting contest, 03/29/1956:1
Local blood donors provide rare types, 03/06/1958:1
Budd, John
On staff of Curtis Ford Sales (p), 08/25/1955:6
Budd, Lillian Charlotte
Obituary, 01/09/1958:2
Wife of George E. dies at age 79, 01/09/1958:8
The Budget Shoppe
249 Center St (ad), 11/03/1955:5
Budgets - Lakeville
1,151 voters approve budget of $243,889.71, 03/17/1955:1
Ups appropriations from level voted at town meeting, 03/29/1956:10
Finance Committee makes recommendations, 02/20/1958:1
Voters approve $442,768 budget at town meeting, 03/12/1959:1
Budgets - Middleboro. see also Middleboro - Finance Committee
Finance Committee whittles budget down to approximately $1.4
million, 03/10/1955:1
Finance Committee makes recommendations, 03/08/1956:1
Selectmen sign ten transfers, 12/20/1956:1
Voters face budget indicating $6 increase in taxes, 03/05/1959:1
Builders. see also Broadbent, Robert K., Jr.; Byrne, William L.; Darling,
Robert; Thomas Bros. (contractors)
E.W. Harlow & Sons (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Ray Borden and Jack Miller, general carpentry repairs (ad),
01/06/1955:8
John Churchill, roofing and sidewalks (ad), 06/30/1955:10
Francis LeBaron, sand, gravel, and earthmoving (ad), 07/14/1955:2
Gas & Electric manager advises home builders on electric service,
10/13/1955:1
Alfred Tilton & Son, five-room ranch for sale on Wood St (ad),
10/27/1955:5
Lou Parker assures satisfaction in redecorating work, 11/17/1955:10
Joe Cordeiro, dry wall taper and sealer (ad), 01/12/1956:7
Builders continued
C.E. Curtis retiring from active business, selling building equipment
(ad), 04/26/1956:8
Donald Turner, Main St, Lakeville (ad), 05/31/1956:2
Irving Crouse reports missing lumber from job site, 06/07/1956:5
A.J. Carr and Son tops in local builders (p), 08/16/1956:6
Rolahd's Roofing, roofing and sidewall (ad), 10/04/1956:3
Countryside Builders & Realty, Inc., new 5-room ranch houses open for
inspection on Old Center St (ad), 10/11/1956:8
G. Oliver Donner, carpenter and builder (ad), 10/18/1956:8
George Weeks, Jr., Main St, Lakeville (ad), 10/18/1956:8
Rebell Bros., grading and excavating (ad), 10/25/1956:13
A.J. Carr and Son repairs South Middleboro Methodist steeple (p),
11/01/1956:10
Eddie Crouse, carpentry work, 12 Corinne Parkway (ad), 02/14/1957:11
A.J. Carr and Son, top builders, 03/21/1957:10
Have A.J. Carr and Son build dream home, 05/23/1957:10
Free Shaw and Ken Crowell (ad), 07/25/1957:5
Arthur Craig contracts to shingle two sides of West Side School,
06/12/1958:8
Local group concerned about how town awards contracts (l),
01/29/1959:1
Building - Law and Legislation
Planning Board meets with local builders to discuss laws, 12/08/1955:1
Planners meet with fire chief to discuss fireproof construction,
01/12/1956:1
Planning Board submit by-laws to builders for consideration,
03/22/1956:1
Meet with Planning Board to discuss zoning, 05/10/1956:1
Deletions and changes to codes suggested, 05/17/1956:8
Codes given further consideration, 05/24/1956:8
Selectmen meet with Planning Board, 10/11/1956:1
New construction must be inspected, 02/14/1957:1
Lakeville now requires permit, 06/04/1959:10
Building Materials. see also Benny's Home & Auto Stores; Bonnar Paint
& Wallpaper Store; C.P. Washburn Co.; D & D Linoleum & Tile Co.;
Ernest Judge & Son; E.W. Goodhue Lumber Co.; George A. Shurtleff &
Son; S & S Lumber Co.; Saw Mills
Best Floor Co., Clifford Hatch, Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Gene McManus, linoleum and tile (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Peter Chiuppi, doors and windows (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Williams Lumber & Hardware Co., notice of unpaid taxes,
03/10/1955:9
Bill Rossini, house screens, windows, and doors (ad), 04/21/1955:2
Saunders' Hardware & Paint Co., 35 Center St (ad), 04/28/1955:9
Capeway Mart, Du Pont paint dealer, Route 105, Lakeville (ad),
05/12/1955:2
T.F. Boucher, paint, 370 Center St (ad), 06/09/1955:11
Mid-State Wrecking Co. (ad), 07/21/1955:9
Shurtleff Hardware Store, 12 South Main St (ad), 07/28/1955:15
Goodhue Lumber gets sub-contract for school construction here,
03/15/1956:1
Mid-State Wrecking Co., needs man for sales work (ad), 03/15/1956:8
Saunders' Hardware awarded school kitchen utensil contract,
04/12/1956:1
Francis Chartier representative for Ever Seal windows and doors (ad),
08/09/1956:8
Group of citizens still trying to purchase historic Pierce home from
E.W. Goodhue Lumber Co., 09/20/1956:1
Saunders receives notice to vacate premises at 35 Center St,
03/07/1957:1
Saunders' going out of business sale (ad), 03/14/1957:2
Faietti Hardware and Garden Center (ad), 04/18/1957:7
Everett Saunders, rust-proof window screen, 381 Wareham St (ad),
05/02/1957:3
Lakeville Aluminum Co., Peter Chiuppi (ad), 05/23/1957:5
Lakeville Sand & Gravel, Precinct St (ad), 08/01/1957:6
Roland Millette district manager for National Roofing & Siding Co.
(ad), 08/01/1957:6
Loam removal governed by new by-law (ad), 08/08/1957:12
John Neville local rep for Raycurt Corp. (ad), 10/03/1957:2
Mid-State, headquarters for all home building and modernizing needs
(p), 09/25/1958:10
Carl Matheson, Alcoa storm windows and doors (ad), 10/23/1958:2
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Building Materials continued
Ann Love, roofing and siding (ad), 01/22/1959:5
Selectmen discuss swap deal for fill, 03/12/1959:1
Mid-State has building supplies and hardware (p), 04/02/1959:10
Soil and gravel permit prompts abutter to write (l) (Beatrice B. French),
07/16/1959:7
Lakeville Sand & Gravel big business on Precinct St (p), 09/03/1959:10
Buisson, Jeanne
Engaged to Sam Bruce Wright (p), 10/27/1955:1
Linen shower held for bride-to-be, 12/01/1955:3
Wedding described (p), 12/08/1955:12
Buisson, Mrs Joseph
Resides in Nanumet Heights, 12/24/1959:7
Bujanski, Dorothy R.
Files marriage intentions, 10/25/1956:7
Wed to Edward J. Moranville, 11/08/1956:7
Wedding described, 11/08/1956:12
Bujanski, Rose Elizabeth
Wife of Stephen dies at age 51, 11/22/1956:5
Obituary, 11/22/1956:10
Bumila, Paul T.G.
Files marriage intentions, 05/01/1958:7
Wed to Irene W. Nickerson, 05/08/1958:11
Bump, Benjamin
Cast in Walpole production of The Man Who Came to Dinner,
05/05/1955:1
Bump, Bessie F.
Petition for conservatorship, 06/26/1958:8
Bump, Bessie Franklin
Widow of Walter E. dies at age 87, 11/27/1958:5
Obituary, 11/27/1958:8
Bump, George
Middleboro Band pictured on Nickerson St about 1905 (ad),
08/28/1958:12
Bump, George W.
Peirce Block custodian celebrates 80th birthday (p), 08/06/1959:1
Bump, Henry A., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 07/18/1957:7
Wed to Mary A. Silvia, 07/25/1957:7
Bump, Herbert
Kiwanis Tag Day aided by 41 volunteers (p), 04/10/1958:5
Bump, Leonard S.
Gets probation on larceny charge, 05/09/1957:5
Pleads guilty to drunkenness, 08/08/1957:9
Gets two months for drunkenness and auto theft, 07/31/1958:1
Bump, Myron
Engaged to Lura Williams, 02/21/1957:6
Bump, Myron J.
Engaged to Lura L. Williams, 09/20/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 03/21/1957:8
Wedding described, 03/28/1957:6
Wed to Lura L. Williams, 03/28/1957:8
Wed at Central Congregational (p), 04/04/1957:2
Bump, Theodore
Son born, 10/27/1955:5
Bump, Verna Taylor
Son born, 10/27/1955:5
Bumpus, Ella Elizabeth
Wife of Ellis S. dies at age 61, 02/10/1955:6
Obituary, 02/10/1955:12
Bumpus, Gordon
Strikes Cambridge car on Rte 105, 12/08/1955:3
Bumpus, Gordon C.
Wedding described (p), 07/24/1958:3
Bumpus, Gordon G.
Engaged to Evelyn C. Martins (p), 01/02/1958:1
Bumpus, Harold E.
Obituary, 03/12/1959:4
Husband of Louise Boehme dies at age 59, 03/12/1959:7
Bumpus, Joyce
Engaged to John Goodreau, 07/11/1957:9
Engaged to John F. Goodreau, 07/18/1957:5
Bumpus, Louise A.
William Warner backs truck into Bumpus' car on Pearl St, 08/02/1956:7
Bumstead, John M.
Engaged to Patience Wood, 11/26/1959:1
Bunce, Anne
Central Baptist Junior Choir (p), 03/15/1956:1
Bunce, Frances Wood
Daughter born, 01/06/1955:5
Bunce, Gail
Central Baptist Junior Choir (p), 03/15/1956:1
Bunce, Janet
Central Baptist Junior Choir (p), 03/15/1956:1
Bunce, Robert
Daughter born, 01/06/1955:5
Burba, Wallace Frederick
Engaged to Lucy Harrington Becker, 04/07/1955:12
Burbank, Sarah
Employed at sanatorium, 10/10/1957:10
Burch, Anthony
Son born, 01/19/1956:5
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3
Burch, Dorothy DeMello
Son born, 12/17/1959:7
Burch, Gordon
Son born, 12/17/1959:7
Burch, Gordon W.
Files marriage intentions, 08/29/1957:7
Wed to Dorothy A. DeMello, 09/12/1957:7
Burch, Jean Caramana
Son born, 01/19/1956:5
Burgess, Arthur
Daughter born, 02/16/1956:2
Burgess, Arthur E.
Files marriage intentions, 02/03/1955:4
Wedding described, 02/17/1955:2
Wed to Eleanor M. Root, 02/17/1955:4
Burgess, Helene McLean
Son born, 06/20/1957:11
Burgess, John
Meditation: Make Room for Christ, 05/30/1957:5
Son born, 06/12/1958:7
Burgess, John A.
Meditation: A Personal Relationship with God, 12/01/1955:5
Engaged to Roberta Ann Schofield (p), 02/23/1956:1
Meditation: The Love of God, 05/03/1956:7
Files marriage intentions, 06/28/1956:3
Wed to Roberta A. Schofield, 07/12/1956:7
Wedding described, 07/12/1956:12
Meditation: Source of Inner Peace, 08/09/1956:7
Meditation: God's Route Sign, 09/27/1956:3
Meditation:, 12/13/1956:5
Meditation: God Sees, 02/28/1957:8
Meditation: Life at its Best, 08/01/1957:5
Ends service at Mullein Hill Church (p), 08/14/1958:1
Burgess, Karl
Son born, 06/20/1957:11
Burgess, Karl B.
Fined $50 for drunk driving and $20 for leaving scene of accident,
05/08/1958:7
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 03/19/1959:13
Burgess, Madeline
1914 Grammar School Basketball team (p), 11/26/1959:8
Burgess, Mrs John
Resides in Lexington, 07/10/1958:9
Burgess, Roberta Ann Schofield
Son born, 06/12/1958:7
Burgess, Sylvia
Graduates from Providence-Barrington Bible College, 06/26/1958:8
Burglary. see also Larceny; Robbery; Stealing; Theft
Henry Gray, Jr. sentenced to six months for breaking-and-entering
home of former wife Eleanor, 03/10/1955:10
Burglars make off with $700 from VFW, 11/17/1955:1
Thieves ransack summer cottage on Tispaquin Pond, 01/05/1956:2
Otis airman admits to break-in at Sisson's Diner, 01/19/1956:2
Thieves enter Braley Candy Kitchen and Howard Johnson stand,
01/19/1956:9
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Burglary continued
Slacks valued at $1,000 disappear from James McNeil Co.,
02/23/1956:1
Police discover break-in at historic Oliver house, 04/19/1956:6
Jewelry and silver missing in burglary from Myra Shaw's home,
05/24/1956:6
Eleven youths apprehended, admit local misdeeds, 05/31/1956:1
Thieves take goods valued at over $300 from C.P. Washburn Co.,
06/28/1956:1
Youth admits to break-ins, 07/12/1956:5
Grace Coombs reports thieves take household items, 07/19/1956:6
Airmen admit to break-in at Myra Shaw's, 08/02/1956:1
Peterson's Ice Cream Stand ransacked by thieves, 08/02/1956:1
Four Otis airmen held for break-in at Myra Shaw's, 08/09/1956:8
$350 taken in break-in at Cannon Buick & Pontiac Co., 08/16/1956:1
Thieves get away with $1,000 from Capeway Mart, 11/29/1956:1
Juvenile admits to burglary at home of Joseph Garcia, 12/06/1956:5
Three youths on probation for Capeway Mart break-in, 12/13/1956:10
Paul Moquin admits to break-in at Kingston restaurant, 02/07/1957:6
Six local stores suffer break-ins, 03/28/1957:1
Juvenile on probation for break-in at Bean's, 04/11/1957:2
Bridgewater man captured after break-in at Stiles,' 05/23/1957:1
Thieves net $170 in cash in break-in at Elks, 05/23/1957:1
Twelve-year-old boy guilty of breaking and entering Russell's
Restaurant, 07/04/1957:1
Cash stolen in break-in at Sullivan's News Agency, 08/01/1957:1
Juvenile admits to break-in at Sullivan's, 08/08/1957:1
Over $700 stolen in break-in at VFW, 08/08/1957:1
VFW thieves located in Connecticut, 08/22/1957:1
Powers' Cape Codder suffers break-in, 09/12/1957:1
Cash taken in break-in at Eddies' Cities Service, 09/19/1957:1
Intruders break into Sunset Ave home of Otto Solberg, 09/19/1957:1
Four local youths held for trial, 10/03/1957:6
Kenneth and Donald Pease indicted on charge of breaking and entering,
10/17/1957:1
Two local youths sentenced for break-ins at sewage plant and other
locations, 10/31/1957:10
Carver youths held for break-in at Logg Kabin Grill, 01/23/1958:1
Series of break-ins at Logg Kabin Grill get little justice in courts (l)
(John McDonald), 01/23/1958:1
Safe forced at Donut Delite Shop, $400 taken, 01/23/1958:3
Grand jury to hear case of five Carver youths, 01/30/1958:1
Reporter responds to McDonald's letter concerning legal system here,
02/06/1958:1
State parolees suspected in break-in at Stiles, 05/15/1958:1
$60 stolen in break-in at All Wright Diner, 05/22/1958:1
Thieves may have been after money from MHS dance, 05/29/1958:1
George Jones ordered to stand trial for break-in at George Powers'
property, 07/31/1958:1
Three juveniles on probation for break-in at Liber's, 10/23/1958:1
Paul Arey charged with breaking and entering, 11/06/1958:3
Paul Arey cleared of charge, 11/13/1958:5
Liquor, cigarettes, and target pistol missing in break-in at Kennedy's
package Store, 12/25/1958:1
Three summer homes entered by lone thief, 12/25/1958:1
Patrolman Daniel Guertin felled by blow from unknown assailant (p),
03/12/1959:1
Cigarettes and coins stolen in Red Coach Grill break-in, 08/13/1959:1
Sirloin steaks stolen in break-in at Ben & Mildred's Dairy Bar,
08/27/1959:1
Three night time break-ins, thank-you notes left, 08/27/1959:1
Vending machines and juke box rifled in break-ins at Peterson's Coffee
Break and Frates Restaurant, 08/27/1959:1
Break-in attempt at Logg Kabin Grill foiled, 09/03/1959:1
Burglars held for grand jury in break-in attempt at Logg Kabin Grill,
09/10/1959:1
Break-in at Meadowbrook Drive-In refreshment booth, 10/01/1959:1
Bartlett Harrison's Homestead Rd home ransacked, 11/26/1959:1
Three Lakeville boys arraigned for thefts from summer cottages,
12/10/1959:1
$1,600 in cash stolen from Walter Pittsley's home safe, 12/24/1959:1
Burgo, Aninha
Wed to Richard Silva, 09/29/1955:5
Burke, Alice Allison
Son born, 12/15/1955:5
Burke, Anna Haas
Daughter born, 05/03/1956:7
Burke, Anna Mary Hass
Daughter born, 03/19/1959:7
Burke, Camille
Daughter born, 05/03/1956:7
Burke, Camille Joseph
Daughter born, 03/19/1959:7
Burke, Florine
Engaged to David Wall (p), 06/19/1958:1
Burke, Jeanita
MHS business students use Bell Teletrainer (p), 03/14/1957:1
Burke, Jeanita A.
Engaged to Kenneth R. Greene (p), 08/27/1959:1
Burke, Joanne
Local 4-Her receives award at Achievement Night, 11/01/1956:8
Named 1959 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow (p),
02/05/1959:1
Burke, John
Files marriage intentions, 08/11/1955:4
Wedding described, 08/18/1955:10
Wed to Sandra Shurtleff, 08/25/1955:4
Burke, John Patrick
Engaged to Sandra Kay Shurtleff, 06/09/1955:7
Burke, M. Florine
Wedding described (p), 11/20/1958:4
Wed to David A. Wall, 11/27/1958:5
Burke, Mary Richard
Son born, 12/22/1955:7
Burke, Norbert
Son born, 12/22/1955:7
Burke, Ray
Employed at Moskoff's Super Market (p), 12/22/1955:10
Shop Moskoff's, a friendly super market (p), 11/21/1957:14
Burke, Raymond
Son born, 12/15/1955:5
Burke, Roy F.
Files marriage intentions, 05/03/1956:7
Wed to Leona Astiguy, 05/10/1956:2
Burkhead, Betsey A.
Local woman writes of 105-year-old Middleboro native, Sara Williams
(l), 06/09/1955:4
Burkhead, Betty Alden
Reunion of MHS classes of 1897 through 1902 a success (p),
06/18/1959:1
Burkland, Henrietta
School St couple married 25 years, 11/28/1957:1
Couple feted on 25th anniversary, 11/28/1957:2
Burkland, Henrietta Wilbur
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Burkland, Henry
School St couple married 25 years, 11/28/1957:1
Burkland, Henry B.
Named regional VP of Mental Health Association, 02/24/1955:7
Giant boulder being moved to former site of Bates School (p),
11/10/1955:1
Hail and farewell to M. Alice Jones (l), 05/24/1956:8
Electric organ for new junior high to be donated as memorial to
Burkland, 05/31/1956:1
$700 raised for electric organ, 06/21/1956:1
Donations needed for purchase of organ (p), 07/19/1956:1
Eagles auxiliary donates to Burkland organ fund, 08/16/1956:1
Only half of necessary funds raised for organ, 09/20/1956:1
Town presents organ to Burkland at Junior High, 05/02/1957:1
Couple feted on 25th anniversary, 11/28/1957:2
Kiwanis Club helps with Red Cross fund drive (p), 03/06/1958:1
Appointed Founders' Fund Chair for Old Colony Assoc for Mental
Health, 09/25/1958:12
Burlous, Thomas
Lets Thomas St farm from Ford Campbell, 07/17/1958:2
Burnes, Leslie
Engaged to Mary Stanley, 09/19/1957:5
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Burnett, D.T.
Everett St couple married 40 years, 05/08/1958:1
Center St couple married 40 years, 05/15/1958:2
Burnett, Elizabeth L.
Dies at age 84, 09/08/1955:4
Obituary, 09/08/1955:9
Burnett, Jonathan Ward
Obituary, 06/20/1957:7
Son of Sherwood dies at age 3, 06/27/1957:7
Burnett, Patricia
Engaged to Edwin Allen Olsen, 05/30/1957:4
Wedding described, 12/12/1957:12
Burnham, Arnold
Son born, 02/07/1957:8, 05/29/1958:9
Burnham, C. Edward. see also B & H Auto Supply, Inc.
Named to membership in Kiwanis, 07/10/1958:1
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Burnham, C.E.
Employed at Richmond Automotive Service (p), 10/10/1957:10
Burnham, Constance Meack
Daughter born, 11/19/1959:11
Burnham, Delores I.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 12/03/1959:6
Burnham, Delores L.
Foreclosure notice, 09/24/1959:3
Burnham, Dolores Westgate
Daughter born, 03/15/1956:7, 05/15/1958:11
Burnham, Dora Hayden
Son born, 02/07/1957:8, 05/29/1958:9
Burnham, Dorothy
Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas co-sponsor minstrel show (p),
12/06/1956:8
Burnham, Edward. see Middleboro Office Supply, Inc.
Burnham, Ellen
Girl Scouts plan spring cookie sale (p), 03/19/1959:1
Burnham, Frederick G.
Engaged to Shirley Anderson, 06/28/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/20/1957:11
Wedding described, 07/04/1957:3
Wed to Shirley A. Anderson, 07/04/1957:5
Burnham, Harold
Daughter born, 11/19/1959:11
Burnham, Kenneth
Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8
Burnham, Leonard P.
Dies at age 90, 08/21/1958:6
Burnham, Leonard Perkins
Obituary, 08/21/1958:5
Burnham, Lloyd
Daughter born, 03/15/1956:7, 05/15/1958:11
Burnham, Lloyd R.
Foreclosure notice, 09/24/1959:3
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 12/03/1959:6
Burnham, Patricia
Files marriage intentions, 08/18/1955:5
Wedding described (p), 09/01/1955:4
Wed to Thomas Anderson, 09/08/1955:4
Burnham, Patricia Elaine
Engaged to Thomas Anderson (p), 01/06/1955:1
Burnham, S. Edward
And William Hines plan wholesale auto parts store, 04/17/1958:5
Burnham, Virginia Reynolds
Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8
Burniston, Barbara
Freshman at University of Massachusetts, 02/10/1955:12
Finalist for title of Honorary Colonel of the ROTC at UMass (p),
11/10/1955:11
Appointed life guard by Park Department, 05/23/1957:5
Graduates from UMass (p), 06/05/1958:1
Engaged to John Lynch, 12/11/1958:5
Wedding described (p), 12/25/1958:3
Burniston, Bill. see Industrial Spray Painting, Inc.
Burns, Barbara A.
Files marriage intentions, 11/27/1958:5
Wed to Jerry C. Watkins, 12/04/1958:7
Burns, James E., Jr.
Wed to Geraldine Piva, 07/31/1958:6
Burns, Leslie
Engaged to Mary Stanley, 09/26/1957:2
Files marriage intentions, 09/26/1957:6
Wed to Mary A. Stanley, 10/10/1957:8
Wedding described (p), 10/10/1957:11
Burns, Leslie C.
Engaged to Mary A. Stanley (p), 05/23/1957:1
Burns and Scalds
Edward Card badly burned in varnish fire at George Shaw Co.,
09/22/1955:1
Carrie Whitney dies after oil burner fire ignites clothing, 10/18/1956:1
Grass fire badly burns Michael Timm's legs, 05/16/1957:7
Ralph Sharpe, Jr. recovering from severe burns, 08/13/1959:7
Burr, Dick
Bates basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1
Burr, Joanne E.
Files marriage intentions, 08/22/1957:3
Wed to Ernest J. Frazier, 08/29/1957:7
Burr, Richard
Eagles' Babe Ruth League team photo (p), 06/21/1956:4
MHS group named to attend Boys' State (p), 05/21/1959:1
Burrell, Beverly
Files marriage intentions, 12/06/1956:5
Burrell, Beverly A.
Engaged to Fred Boothman, Jr. (p), 08/30/1956:1
Burrell, Beverly Ann
Going Back to School (poem), 09/15/1955:9
Burrell, Dorothy
Surprise party for tot, Cheryl Gates, who lost home to fire,
10/09/1958:1
Burrell, Walter
4-H float in Christmas parade (p), 12/10/1959:1
Burroughs, William
Member of Producers' Dairy co-operative, 07/12/1956:9
Burt, Elizabeth E.
Collides with Fred Filz on Center St, 11/14/1957:1
Burton, Betty Suittor
Files marriage intentions, 11/06/1958:7
Burtsell, Clara Williams
Obituary, 06/20/1957:7
Wife of Herman R. dies at age 68, 06/20/1957:11
Busby, George
Member of new car club demonstrates motor rebuilding (p),
09/05/1957:1
Busby, George R.
Denies theft of Ernest Pratt's property, 03/27/1958:1
Buses. see also Almeida Bus Lines, Inc.; School Children - Transportation
East Taunton man issued permit for East Taunton Bus Lines,
01/08/1959:1
Central Baptist Sunday School purchases buses from East Taunton Bus
Co., 02/05/1959:6
Service to Taunton revived, 05/14/1959:4
East Taunton Transit bus schedule (ad), 05/21/1959:4
Service to Boston explored, 06/25/1959:1
Bush, Ralph C.
Obituary, 05/28/1959:7
Petition for probate of will, 06/18/1959:8
Bushy, George, Jr.
Injured at Rochester gunning stand, 10/29/1959:1
Busi, Lewis
Wedding described, 02/03/1955:10
Business and Industry. see also Business and Professional Women's Club
of Middleborough; Middleboro - Planning Board; Middleboro Retail
Merchants Association
Dun & Bradstreet of Boston request financial statements from local
concerns, 01/06/1955:5
Town businessmen hear talk by municipal financial expert,
05/12/1955:1
Stores open at 1 p.m. on Veterans Day, 11/10/1955:1
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Business and Industry continued
Evening hours for Christmas shoppers, 11/24/1955:1
Chamber of Commerce considers formation of junior unit,
02/09/1956:1
Attempt made to form junior chamber here, 02/16/1956:1
Many stores open for Easter shopping, 03/29/1956:1
Local business women interested in forming club, 04/12/1956:1
Stores to be open afternoon of Patriot's Day, 04/12/1956:1
Middleboro one of 30 towns gathered for regional planning,
05/31/1956:2
Local officials attend economic conference in Taunton, 09/20/1956:1
Gazette begins cartoon series pertaining to businesses, 10/04/1956:1
Middleboro one of 25 towns to conference on new expansions,
01/17/1957:1
Middleboro stands to gain from Mayflower II program in Plymouth,
01/17/1957:1
Must cut tax cost to attract industry (l) (Hiram J. Archer), 03/07/1957:4
"Citizens of New Middleboro" write on favor of seeking new industry
(l), 04/04/1957:6
Spencer replies to "Citizens of New Middleboro" (l), 04/11/1957:1
Arthur Boardman responds to "Citizens of New Middleboro" (l),
04/18/1957:4
More "Citizens of New Middleboro" (l), 04/18/1957:4
Middleboro industrial concerns participate in X-Ray Survey,
05/16/1957:3
Selectmen suggest committee be appointed to study expansion,
05/30/1957:1
Final page featuring local businesses runs today, 06/20/1957:1
Merchants act to prevent Halloween window damage, 10/10/1957:1
Stores closed all day for Veterans Day, 11/07/1957:1
Town Manager to appoint 15-man board, 11/21/1957:1
Norman Massey temporary chair of commission, 11/28/1957:1
Leo Kahian concerned over commercialization of Sundays (l),
01/02/1958:2
Pendleton and Ayers respond to letter about Sabbath law (l),
01/09/1958:7
Sixty-five-year-old poem celebrates history, 01/23/1958:10
Harold Hall named to head local commission, 04/10/1958:1
Stores to be open on Patriots Day, 04/10/1958:1
Center stores getting new look, 04/17/1958:5
Town Infirmary site listed for industrial use, 05/08/1958:1
Winthrop-Atkins Co. helps promoted development here (p),
06/12/1958:1
Governor thanks Winthrop-Atkins for help with promotion,
06/19/1958:1
Large corporation may be interested in Dorrance Ryder property,
07/17/1958:1
Town's assets to be tape-recorded for presentation at Brockton Fair,
07/24/1958:1
View of early industry along the Nemasket (p), 07/24/1958:10
MA anti-business laws discussed, 08/14/1958:1
Commission proposes industrial park, 09/11/1958:1
Local products on display at Brockton Fair (p), 09/11/1958:1
Local promotion script is taped, 09/11/1958:7
Industrial park proposed at site of Town Farm, 10/02/1958:1
Officials confer on industry site, 10/09/1958:1
Shopping habits of Middleboro males (p), 12/18/1958:1
Clinton Clark joins commission board, 02/05/1959:1
Local businessmen complain to selectmen regarding awarding of
contracts, 03/26/1959:1
Navy Ensign DiPalma says new business needed (l), 05/28/1959:5
Melvin Thomas irked by Junior Chamber of Commerce (l),
06/04/1959:5
Cranberry Highway Association, join now and be a charter member
(ad), 07/16/1959:7
Boom and bust brought by weather, 07/23/1959:1
Crazy Days here again (ad), 08/27/1959:12
Crazy Days a success (p), 09/03/1959:1
Local commission completes survey of former town farm property,
09/17/1959:1
Tow Farm viewed as industrial site (p), 10/01/1959:1
Disposal of Town Infirmary property debated (p), 10/01/1959:11
Issue of Town Infirmary land sale settled, 10/08/1959:1
Commission to inspect site on by-pass, 10/15/1959:1
Business and Industry continued
Six stores extend evening hours, 10/15/1959:1
Patronize Middleboro businesses (ad), 10/15/1959:5
Commission approves four-page tourist brochure, 11/05/1959:1
Commission meets with Congressman Keith, 12/03/1959:1
Business and Professional Women's Club of Middleborough
New organization forms here, 04/26/1956:8
Local woman's work featured in state commerce pamphlet (p),
03/13/1958:5
Ruth Caswell to head new group (p), 05/22/1958:1
Bussey, Mary Ellen Clark
Wife of William J. dies at age 86, 02/17/1955:4
Obituary, 02/17/1955:10
Bussey, William John
Dies at age 78, 05/10/1956:2
Obituary, 05/10/1956:7
Butler, Alan
Son born, 04/26/1956:5, 03/13/1958:9
Daughter born, 06/11/1959:11
Butler, Alice, T.H.
Petition for license to sell real estate, 11/07/1957:9
Butler, Alice Torrey
Widow of Robert G. dies at age 84, 12/31/1959:5
Obituary, 12/31/1959:8
Butler, Alma R.
Files marriage intentions, 08/28/1958:8
Wed to Peter F. Penna, 09/11/1958:11
Butler, Barbara Barker
Son born, 12/04/1958:7
Daughter born, 12/31/1959:5
Butler, David
Chosen to participate in Boys' State, 06/06/1957:1
Cast member of senior class play (p), 03/20/1958:1
MHS junior joins National Honor Society (p), 05/08/1958:1
Butler, David E.
Collides with Max Grossman on Rock St, 11/14/1957:1
Completes summer training cruise (p), 08/27/1959:9
Butler and Gomes collide on Taunton St, 12/24/1959:6
Butler, David Ernest
Enrolls at University of Rochester, 10/30/1958:13
Butler, David Norwood
Born to Robert G., 3rd and Barbara Barker, 12/04/1958:7
Butler, Edward
Wareham native dies in Warwick, RI, 02/09/1956:8
Butler, Enid Stuart
Widow of Lyman E. dies at age 47, 12/08/1955:7
Obituary, 12/08/1955:11
Butler, Ethel
Local W.K. Club celebrates 40th anniversary (p), 02/05/1959:2
Butler, Evelyn Esther Mayhew
Daughter born, 05/16/1957:5
Butler, Florence
Enrolls at Cape Cod Hospital Training School for Practical Nursing,
09/08/1955:5
Butler, Florence M.
Engaged to Kenneth Daniel Dorn (p), 08/08/1957:1
Butler, Fred R.
Files marriage intentions, 12/13/1956:5
Wed to Edith Tilton, 12/13/1956:5
Butler, George
Former Middleboro resident pokes fun at adopted state of Vermont (l),
09/22/1955:1
Mrs Henry Duell responds in defense of Vermont (l), 09/29/1955:3
Resides in Cabot, VT, 07/11/1957:9
Butler, George W.
Former resident suggests 40th class reunion (l), 03/10/1955:3
Butler, Helen Boardman
Recognized for 33 years of service at Winthrop-Atkins (p),
12/25/1958:4
Butler, James
Performs at Wareham flower show, 03/03/1955:4
Sees Army buddy on television, 03/10/1955:8
Dog performs well at obedience trials in Falmouth and Plymouth,
08/15/1957:1
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Butler, James continued
Poodle wins honors at obedience trials (p), 10/03/1957:1
Poodle awarded companion dog diploma, 10/03/1957:6
Local dog shows well in Bristol County trials, 11/14/1957:1
Butler, James R.
Bequeathed $500 from James Creedon's estate, 03/24/1955:1
Butler, Jean Staples
Son born, 04/26/1956:5, 03/13/1958:9
Daughter born, 06/11/1959:11
Butler, Jimmie
Canine College (ad), 02/05/1959:5
Opens dog school here, 02/05/1959:7
Butler, John P.
Collides with Arthur Johnson, Jr. at School and Peirce St,
12/04/1958:10
Charged with failure to stop at sign, 12/18/1958:14
Cleared of charges, 12/25/1958:8
Butler, Lucy
Attends Smith College, 03/21/1957:9
Butler, Lucy Lovell
Engaged to Jon Riley Painter (p), 02/14/1957:1
Wedding described, 09/12/1957:9
Butler, Lyman
Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas co-sponsor minstrel show (p),
12/06/1956:8
Butler, Lyman Ernest
Wed to Helen Louisa Boardman, 04/24/1958:7
Butler, Margaret J. Wonson
Daughter born, 08/04/1955:4
Butler, Merrill W.
Daughter born, 08/04/1955:4
Butler, Philip
Discharged from U.S. Army, 07/21/1955:1
Butler, Richard Alan
Born to Alan and Jean Staples, 04/26/1956:5
Butler, Richard E.
Attends Northeastern University, 04/28/1955:5
Honored with Alumni Award, 04/05/1956:10
Graduates with Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from
Northeastern, 06/21/1956:1
Lieutenant second in class at Army Signal School, 06/20/1957:1
Butler, Richard Edward
Engaged to Eileen C. Phillips (p), 02/09/1956:1
Wedding described, 05/10/1956:8
Butler, Robert G.
Brigadier General stationed in Joliet, IL, 03/22/1956:6
Appointed Major General by President Eisenhower, 05/03/1956:1
Major General posted to Orleans, France (p), 02/21/1957:1
Assumes duties at new posting in France (p), 04/11/1957:1
Major General assumes command of Ordinance Ammunition
Commander in Illinois (p), 07/10/1958:1
To head new field command at Picatinny Arsenal, Dover, NJ,
08/28/1958:1
Major General retires from U.S. Army (p), 06/11/1959:12
1924 Hi Y Club (p), 10/01/1959:8
Butler, Robert G., 3rd
Son born, 12/04/1958:7
Daughter born, 12/31/1959:5
Butler, Robert G., Jr.
Returns from France, 07/10/1958:5
Butler, Robert George
Engaged to Barbara June Barker, 05/05/1955:1
Butler, Robert, Jr.
Wedding described (p), 09/01/1955:2
Butler, Roger
Frederick Eaton, Jr. ordered to pay $67 in medical expenses incurred by
Butler, 06/25/1959:5
Butler, Roger F.
Story of tavern assault aired in court, 06/11/1959:7
Butler, Stuart Lyman
Daughter born, 05/16/1957:5
Butler, Susan Rutherford
Born to Robert G., 3rd and Barbara Barker, 12/31/1959:5
Butner, Ernest, Jr.
Daughter born, 07/16/1959:8
Butner, Julia Silva
Daughter born, 07/16/1959:8
Buttermore, Dennis John
Born to R. Eldon and Marion Deane, 11/10/1955:3
Buttermore, Marion Deane
Son born, 11/10/1955:3
Buttermore, Michael James
Obituary, 03/07/1957:5
Dies at age 81, 03/07/1957:8
Buttermore, R. Eldon
Son born, 11/10/1955:3
Buttermore, Richard
Permanent fireman at Lakeville station, 07/04/1957:4
Son born, 03/27/1958:7
Daughter born, 08/13/1959:7
Buttermore, Richard L.
Engaged to Sandra Ann Copeland, 02/16/1956:2
Wedding described, 02/21/1957:5
Buttermore, Robert Eldon
Commended after 20 years of service in U.S. Navy, 05/28/1959:3
Buttermore, Sandra Copeland
Son born, 03/27/1958:7
Daughter born, 08/13/1959:7
Buttermore's Stand
Near junction of Rte 105 and 18 (ad), 05/02/1957:7
Butterworth, Norman
Lakeville civil defense director resigns, 04/16/1959:7
Byrne, Debra Lynn
Born to Richard and Janet Washburn, 06/30/1955:5
Byrne, Janet Washburn
Daughter born, 06/30/1955:5, 04/03/1958:11
Byrne, Joseph
Son born, 09/24/1959:11
Byrne, Joseph H.
Selectmen name Byrne to post of permanent patrolman, 12/06/1956:1
Byrne, Joseph H., Jr.
Starts duties as special police officer, 11/03/1955:1
To train at state police academy, 02/14/1957:1
Granted leave to attend state police academy, 06/27/1957:1
Local man to graduate from state police academy, 09/26/1957:1
Byrne, Joseph, Jr.
Purchases Wareham St home from Mrs Charles Cobb, 05/31/1956:10
Byrne, Richard
Daughter born, 06/30/1955:5, 04/03/1958:11
Byrne, Richard A.
Navy man returns from eastern cruise, 09/13/1956:3
Byrne, Rita Britton
Son born, 09/24/1959:11
Byrne, Sylvester
Daughter born, 10/11/1956:5
Byrne, William
Leonard Bump gets two months for drunkenness and auto theft,
07/31/1958:1
Byrne, William L.
Handles bulldozing and shovel work (p), 08/23/1956:9
Newest service is electric welding, 01/24/1957:9
For construction jobs, large and small (p), 05/30/1957:7
For all construction work (p), 01/23/1958:8
Guarantees top satisfaction, 02/27/1958:8
Guarantees all heavy equipment work, 04/24/1958:10
Guarantees construction work (p), 07/10/1958:9
Guarantees top satisfaction, 10/30/1958:10
Local group concerned about how town awards contracts (l),
01/29/1959:1
Guarantees top satisfaction, 02/19/1959:10
Offers more complete service (p), 05/28/1959:10
Trio of juveniles suspected in series of local break-ins, 07/09/1959:1
Pickup truck overturned by station wagon, 07/16/1959:6
Crushed stone and sand at Wood St pit, 08/13/1959:10
Visit new plant of Wood St (p), 11/19/1959:10
Byrne, Yvonne Blanchet
Daughter born, 10/11/1956:5
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Byrnes, Richard
Owner of Peterson's Ice Cream Stand reports ransacked by thieves,
08/02/1956:1
Byrnes, Richard P.
Plumbing and heating, Everett St (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Byrnes, Shirley
MHS business students use Bell Teletrainer (p), 03/14/1957:1
Byrnes, Shirley F.
Graduates from Burdett College, Boston (p), 07/03/1958:1
C
Cabins. see Hotels, Motels, Etc.
Cabot Club. see also John Cabot Club; Junior Cabot Club
Publicizes scholarships, 02/17/1955:1
Holds joint Guest Night with Junior Cabot Club, 03/17/1955:2
Holds annual meeting, 05/19/1955:3
Would eradicate ragweed here, 08/25/1955:9
Schedule of the upcoming year's events, 10/06/1955:6
Mrs Addison Simmons treasurer of MA State Federation of Women's
Clubs (p), 01/12/1956:1
Lists available scholarships, 01/26/1956:1
Presents Goes to the Theatre, 02/16/1956:9
Sponsors fifteen local families hosting foreign students, 04/12/1956:10
Education Committee entertains 15 grad students here, 04/19/1956:1
List of committees and programs for the season, 10/04/1956:1
Sponsors foreign students again, 10/18/1956:1
Sponsors foreign students during United Nations Week, 10/25/1956:8
Explores possibility of Citizen's Committee for Public Schools here,
02/28/1957:1
Schedule of programs for upcoming year, 10/03/1957:1
Elects officers at annual luncheon (p), 05/08/1958:1
Schedule of programs for upcoming season, 10/02/1958:1
Namesake of Lydia Cabot Dodge (p), 10/23/1958:12
United Nations Committee thanks club for sponsoring foreign students,
10/30/1958:1
Holds annual luncheon meeting, 05/14/1959:8
Program schedule for upcoming year, 10/08/1959:1
Observes President's Day (p), 10/29/1959:1
Cabral, Babe
Knights of Columbus baseball team of Middleboro Twilight League
1933-34 (p), 11/19/1959:12
Cabral, Bernard
Mitchell Club champions of the Cape Cod League, 03/05/1959:4
Cabral, Bernard F., Jr.
Private serves with Honor Guard at Arlington National Cemetery (p),
06/23/1955:1
Engaged to Elizabeth Powers, 09/27/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 10/25/1956:7
Wedding described, 11/01/1956:8
Cabral, Bernard, Jr.
Daughter born, 09/19/1957:8
Son born, 09/25/1958:11
Cabral, Christine Burke
Daughter born, 08/23/1956:8, 10/09/1958:7
Cabral, Elizabeth Powers
Daughter born, 09/19/1957:8
Son born, 09/25/1958:11
Cabral, Francis
Engaged to Sheila Flint, 04/26/1956:10
Assigned to infantry training at Fort Dix, NJ, 10/16/1958:4
Cabral, Francis W.
Engaged to Sheila Flint (p), 06/30/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 05/03/1956:7
Wedding described, 05/10/1956:8
Completes basic training, 02/05/1959:9
Cabral, Helen
Injured when Powers collides with Taunton driver on Center St,
03/29/1956:8
Cabral, John
Daughter born, 10/09/1958:7
Knights of Columbus baseball team of Middleboro Twilight League
1933-34 (p), 11/19/1959:12
Cabral, John P.
Daughter born, 08/23/1956:8
Cabral, Lindora
Twenty-eight receive diplomas at CYO graduation (p), 06/05/1958:1
MHS Silver M Society holds membership ceremony (p), 12/18/1958:1
Accepted at Trinity College (p), 04/02/1959:1
Cabral, Margaret
Bridal shower held, 06/06/1957:7
Files marriage intentions, 06/13/1957:7
Wedding described (p), 06/27/1957:6
Wed to Russell F. Beckman, 06/27/1957:7
Cabral, Mike
Middleboro High School 1915 baseball squad (p), 08/14/1958:12
Cadorette, James
Engaged to Joanne Powers, 02/21/1957:6
Local blood donors respond to emergency call (p), 09/26/1957:1
Son born, 02/06/1958:11, 01/29/1959:11
Cadorette, James W.
Engaged to JoAnne Powers (p), 09/13/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 04/18/1957:6
Wedding described, 04/25/1957:8
Wed to Joanne Powers, 04/25/1957:11
Cadorette, Jo-Anne Powers
Son born, 02/06/1958:11
Cadorette, Joanne Powers
Son born, 01/29/1959:11
Cahoon, Ted
On staff at Rainbow Service Station (p), 10/27/1955:6
Driveways plowed (ad), 01/02/1958:2
Cahoon, Theodore
Inducted into U.S. Army, 11/17/1955:1
Son born, 08/21/1958:6, 09/03/1959:11
Cahoon, Theodore B., Jr.
Engaged to Virginia Turner, 02/28/1957:9
Files marriage intentions, 04/18/1957:6
Wedding described, 04/25/1957:5
Wed to Virginia A. Turner, 04/25/1957:11
Cahoon, Virginia Turner
New member of school faculty introduced, 09/19/1957:2
Son born, 08/21/1958:6, 09/03/1959:11
Cain, Everett H.
Petition for administration of estate, 08/02/1956:7
Caldera, Florence
Town employee Merrill Shurtleff backs into Caldera's car, 10/27/1955:1
Caldera, Florence Giberti
New halftime remedial teacher at West Side School, 09/19/1957:2
Caldwell, Amy Arlene
Leap Year baby 40 years ago, 03/01/1956:4
Caldwell, Cindy Lynn
Born to Russell E., Jr., 12/13/1956:8
Caldwell, Jeanette Gisetto
Son born, 12/12/1957:3
Caldwell, Jeannette Gisetto
Daughter born, 11/29/1956:5(7)
Caldwell, Russ
Employed at Atwood-Costello, Inc. (p), 10/20/1955:4
Caldwell, Russell
Daughter born, 11/29/1956:5(7)
Caldwell, Russell E., Jr.
Engaged to Jeannette Gisetto, 01/06/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Wedding described, 06/30/1955:4
Wed to Jeanette L. Gisetto, 06/30/1955:5
Daughter born, 12/13/1956:8
Caldwell, Russell Earl
Son born, 12/12/1957:3
Calendars
Richard Parmenter urges adoption of World Calendar (l),
01/20/1955:11
Caliri, John
Son born, 04/25/1957:11
Caliri, Ruth Cummings
Son born, 04/25/1957:11
Callahan, Gertrude Arlene
Wed to William Farley, 03/05/1959:7
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Callahan, Steve
Knights of Columbus baseball team of Middleboro Twilight League
1933-34 (p), 11/19/1959:12
Callan, Ann
Attends College of New Rochelle, 04/07/1955:3
Graduates from College of New Rochelle (p), 05/30/1957:1
Engaged to Michael O'Connell, 05/07/1959:5
Callan, Ann M.
Files marriage intentions, 06/18/1959:7
Wedding described (p), 06/25/1959:6
Callan, Ann Marie
New teacher School Street School, 05/16/1957:1
Engaged to Michael Joseph O'Connell, 01/08/1959:6
Engaged to Michael J. O'Connell (p), 01/15/1959:1
Wed to Michael J. O'Connell, 07/02/1959:5
Callan, Anne M.
New member of school faculty introduced, 09/19/1957:2
Callan, Brian
Callan and Coe unhurt after crash in Plymouth; car demolished,
01/20/1955:1
Callan, George
Employed at Massachusetts Correctional Institution in Norfolk,
09/17/1959:7
Passes civil service exam for promotion to Supervising Corrections
Officer, 10/15/1959:10
Callan, John M. see also R.D. Kelley Coal Co.
Shell station at Wareham St and Rte 28 under new management (ad),
03/03/1955:9
Foreclosure notice, 04/18/1957:4, 02/20/1958:3
Airs complaints to town (l), 11/20/1958:11
Callan, L. Francis
Mrs Guy Brackett employed at judge's office, 10/04/1956:8
Callan, L. Francis, Jr.
Resigns from Selective Service Board, 07/12/1956:1
Elected president of Plymouth County Bar Association, 12/27/1956:1
Kiwanis Club installs officers for 1958 (p), 01/09/1958:6
Callan, Luke F., Sr.
Obituary, 04/19/1956:6
Dies at age 84, 04/19/1956:7
Callan, Mary A.
Obituary, 06/07/1956:4
Widow of Luke F., Sr. dies at age 82, 06/07/1956:5
Callan, Mary Kay Rudolph
Son born, 12/31/1959:5
Callan, May Kay Rudolph
Daughter born, 06/12/1958:7
Callan, Paul
Home from Orleans, France, 05/24/1956:11
Engaged to Mary K. Rudolph, 06/13/1957:5
Daughter born, 06/12/1958:7
Callan, Paul Francis
Born to Paul R. and Mary Kay Rudolph, 12/31/1959:5
Callan, Paul R.
Discharged from U.S. Army, 06/07/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 08/15/1957:5
Receives law degree from Boston University (p), 06/11/1959:1
Son born, 12/31/1959:5
Callan, Paul Richard
Wed to Mary Katherine Rudolph, 08/29/1957:7
Wedding described (p), 08/29/1957:10
Callan, Rose Etta
Obituary, 08/23/1956:4
Dies at age 87, 08/23/1956:8
Callery, Philip G.
Employed by Sullivan's News Agency (p), 09/20/1956:10
Calvin, Darrell
House trailer owned by Idaho couple damaged by fire, 11/05/1959:1
Camandona, Mary
Obituary, 06/20/1957:10
Wife of Domenico dies at age 70, 06/20/1957:11
Camandona, Thomas
Ralph Gates receives trophy from Morgan Acres Horse Show (p),
10/18/1956:1
Camber, Carol Marie
Engaged to Paul Richard Hotz (p), 03/05/1959:13
Camber, Samuel W.B.
Shurtleff and Camber collide on Taunton St, 05/16/1957:8
Cambra, Mrs Anthony
Heads cancer appeal in Lakeville, 04/09/1959:1
Cambra Gardens
County St, Lakeville (ad), 05/09/1957:6
Cameron, Claudette
MHS Football Queen and court crowned (p), 11/26/1959:4
Cameron, John Andrew
Obituary, 06/30/1955:3
Hanson man dies at age 85, 06/30/1955:5
Caminati, Marie
New radar at Guard Armory draws interest (p), 02/27/1958:1
Caminati, Marie Ann
Engaged to Robert Martin Lindfors, 02/12/1959:2
Caminati, Nancy
Engaged to J. Randolph Query (p), 04/30/1959:1
Caminati, Nancy Marie
Wedding described (p), 06/18/1959:12
Camp Davy Crockett
Charles Varney director, Clay St (ad), 05/10/1956:6
190 Vernon St, Charles Varney director (ad), 05/14/1959:5
Camp Joe Hooker
Militia encampment at Camp Joe Hooker (p), 10/02/1958:12
Camp Laughing Meadows
Girl Scout camp has successful season, 07/18/1957:1
Girl Scout day camp opens second season, 07/10/1958:1
Scouts and Brownies enjoy activities at day camp (p), 05/07/1959:1
Opening day a busy one, 07/09/1959:1
Record enrollment for second week, 07/23/1959:6
Season closed, 08/06/1959:4
Camp Norse
Plan development, 06/02/1955:2
To have new water supply, 06/02/1955:7
Scout camp headed for biggest summer ever, 07/05/1956:3
Registers 90 scouts, 07/19/1956:8
Scouts build monkey bridge (p), 05/29/1958:6
Annawon Council to dedicate three new structures, 08/07/1958:5
Plan for new dining hall, 10/16/1958:5
Record season at camp, 07/16/1959:3
Sets new attendance record in 25th year, 08/06/1959:2
Civic leaders consider renovations, 08/13/1959:2
Breaks enrollment record with 601 in attendance, 08/13/1959:12
Scouts launch $198,000 campaign for expansion program, 12/31/1959:4
Campano, Andreio
Home on France St damaged by fire, 02/21/1957:1
Supplies sent to family in wake of fire, 02/28/1957:1
Campano, Jerry
Selectmen grant junk dealer's license, 11/22/1956:1
Campbell, Albert E.
Gets 60 days for drunkenness, 02/02/1956:6
Guilty of drunkenness, 08/23/1956:2
Sentenced to four months for drunkenness, 11/29/1956:3
Gets 30 days for drunkenness, 02/13/1958:8, 11/13/1958:5
Gets 60 days for drunkenness and disturbing the peace, 02/05/1959:8
Gets 60 days, 05/28/1959:6
Sentenced to 60 days on two counts of drunkenness, 09/17/1959:1
Campbell, Catherine
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Campbell, C.G.
Hotel Martinique for sale (ad), 08/16/1956:3
Campbell, Charles G.
Campbells may replace The Martinique with gas station, 11/01/1956:1
Campbell, Eleanor M.
Obituary, 01/17/1957:3
Wrentham woman dies at age 41, 01/17/1957:5
Campbell, Ford
Promoted to Assistant branch manager of Rockland-Atlas National
Bank of Boston, 03/07/1957:2
Old Thomas St couple married 25 years, 06/19/1958:12
Resigns from Housing Authority, 07/10/1958:1
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Campbell, Ford continued
Couple leases farm on Thomas St to Mr and Mrs Thomas Burlous,
07/17/1958:2
Couple moves to Orono, ME, 07/17/1958:2
Campbell, Gilbert
Myron Dunham building new home for couple, 01/17/1957:6
Campbell, Harriet G. see The Martinique
Campbell, Harriett
Dorothy Peterson receives letter from Middleboro couple in
Newfoundland (l), 01/27/1955:1
Campbell, H.G.
Writes in appreciation of Rev Roland Stahl (l), 08/01/1957:2
Campbell, Jane
Enrolls at Smith College, 09/19/1957:11
Campbell, Mrs Ford
Health Officer gets raise from town of Abington, 03/22/1956:9
Alumnus of Tufts University, 06/21/1956:12
Health officer resigns, 10/11/1956:1
Family resides in Orono, ME, 09/10/1959:10
Campbell, Mrs Gilbert. see The Martinique
Campbell, Nathaniel
Dies in East St. Louis, IL, 06/25/1959:9
Campbell, Walter D.
Dies at age 65, 02/20/1958:11
Obituary, 02/20/1958:12
Campbell, Walter D., Jr.
Serves on board USS Roanoke, 10/27/1955:7
USS Roanoke heads for Pacific, 07/26/1956:5
Participates in Pacific Fleet training exercises, 06/20/1957:4
Takes part in Strikex with U.S. Fleet, 06/05/1958:9
Camps and Camping. see also Allan's Trailer Park; Camp Laughing
Meadows; Camp Norse; Johnson, Arthur B.; Ted Williams Camp; Young
Men's Christian Association - Cap's Day Camp
Camp Davy Crockett, Charles Varney director, Clay St (ad),
05/10/1956:6
Cedar Manor Day Camp, Mrs N. Woodburn, North Middleboro (ad),
06/27/1957:2
Hearing on trailer camp must be advertised, 07/11/1957:1
Robitaille's trailer camp opposed here, 07/25/1957:7
Trailer camp permit denied Herve Robitaille, 10/10/1957:1
Lakeville to operate new day camp on Loon Pond, 02/27/1958:6
Cedar Manor Day Camp, Norma Woodburn (ad), 05/22/1958:7
G.C. Beatty files application for trailer camp permit, 05/29/1958:4
Loon Pond Day Camp, Robert Jeffrey director (ad), 05/29/1958:9
Deanne Donner describes job as councillor at cerebral palsy camp (p),
08/07/1958:1
Camp Crockett, 190 Vernon St, Charles Varney director (ad),
05/14/1959:5
Loon Pond Day Camp staff announced, 06/25/1959:7
Cancer (disease). see American Cancer Society
Canfield, Sydney M.
Files marriage intentions, 09/20/1956:5
Wed to Anna J. Massa, 10/11/1956:5
Canine College
Jimmie Butler, Canine College (ad), 02/05/1959:5
Jimmie Butler opens dog school here, 02/05/1959:7
Cannon, Donald. see also Cannon Buick & Pontiac Co.
Son born, 12/13/1956:5
Cannon, Dorothy Moore
Son born, 12/13/1956:5
Cannon Buick & Pontiac Co.
Offers bargains on used cars, 05/12/1955:8
Opens new used car annex (ad), 10/13/1955:2
For new and used cars (p), 12/15/1955:9
Offers fine trades, 03/15/1956:10
Buried in snow from violent blizzard (p), 03/22/1956:1
Offers top motoring pleasure (p), 06/07/1956:10
$350 taken in break-in, 08/16/1956:1
Offers finest array of cars (p), 09/06/1956:6
William Rose joins sales staff (ad), 12/20/1956:8
Now has used cars, 01/03/1957:7
See array of used cars now (p), 03/14/1957:10
Used car stolen from lot, 04/18/1957:3
Stolen car located in woods off Plymouth St, 05/09/1957:1
Cannon Buick & Pontiac Co. continued
All new Buick's now on display (p), 12/12/1957:14
1959 Buick's styling completely changed (p), 10/02/1958:10
Has an array of used cars (p), 12/25/1958:7
Where customers send their friends (p), 08/13/1959:10
Has best car buys (p), 11/26/1959:6
Cannon Motor Sales
95 Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Used car dealer, Wareham St (p), 02/24/1955:6
Best auto deals, 08/18/1955:6
Cannucci, Ronald
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Canova, Betty Anne
Files marriage intentions, 01/30/1958:4
Bridal shower held, 02/06/1958:7
Wedding described (p), 02/27/1958:2
Wed to Walter H. Schmidt, 02/27/1958:9
Canova, Mrs Peter
Relatives purchase Jefferson property on Spruce St, 03/20/1958:7
Canova, Peter J.
Loses fender in mishap with Niro on Center St, 04/12/1956:5
Canova, Peter John
Dies at age 54, 07/31/1958:6
Obituary, 07/31/1958:6
Canova, Victoria A.
Files marriage intentions, 11/05/1959:11
Wed to Adrian Alberti, 11/19/1959:11
Canucci, George P.
Local dentists sign statement on fluoridation (l), 03/01/1956:1
School dentist submits resignation, 04/30/1959:7
Capano, Rose
Wed to Alphee J. Roy, 12/05/1957:6
Caparello, Sterling A.
Engaged to Rita Benevides (p), 07/21/1955:1
Cape Cod Moccasin Co.
866 Center St (ad), 09/12/1957:6
Cape Codder. see Powers' Cape Codder
Caperello, Delphine A.
Files marriage intentions, 04/10/1958:11
Wedding described, 04/24/1958:5
Wed to Frederick E. Richards, Jr., 04/24/1958:7
Caperello, Louis
Fined $15 for drunkenness, 12/24/1959:1
Caperello, Sterling J.
Engaged to Carole Irene Thompson, 01/10/1957:1
Capeway Craftsman
Gifts, Rte 28 (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Treasured antiques and unusual gifts (p), 01/13/1955:6
Capeway Mart
Du Pont paint dealer, Route 105, Lakeville (ad), 05/12/1955:2
Thieves get away with $1,000, 11/29/1956:1
Three youths on probation for break-in, 12/13/1956:10
Makes donation to Lakeville Junior Patrol (ad), 05/23/1957:3
Capeway Rovers
Thrills, few spills in race (p), 11/14/1957:1
Sponsor motorcycle races at Rhode Island Rd track, 04/03/1958:2
Waterville residents lodge protest against race site, 04/17/1958:1
New track on Rte 44, 09/11/1958:7
Race proceeds to buy coats for civil defense (p), 09/25/1958:6
Offer reward for information about vandalism at club property (ad),
05/21/1959:5
Cap's Day Camp. see Young Men's Christian Association - Cap's Day
Camp
Captain Bud's Marine Service
County Rd, Lakeville (ad), 03/27/1958:5
Caramanica, Angelo F.
Wed to Theresa A. Stuart, 10/23/1958:11
Carbone, Joseph
Guardsman stranded during evacuation mission to Northbridge,
08/25/1955:1
Card, Charles Leonard
Obituary, 06/12/1958:2
Dies at age 70, 06/12/1958:7
Petition for administration of estate, 11/20/1958:7
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Card, Edward
Badly burned in varnish fire at George Shaw Co., 09/22/1955:1
Card, Harold
Son born, 08/16/1956:5
Atwood-Costello provides dual-control sedan for driver education (p),
01/22/1959:7
Card, Mrs Harold
Heads successful Junior Cabot Club (p), 10/02/1958:1
Junior Cabot Club presents mimeograph machine to Boy Scouts (p),
03/05/1959:1
Card, Roger
Son born, 10/04/1956:5
Twin sons born, 02/19/1959:11
Card, Roger L.
Ten-year-old Thomas Ryder struck by Card's car on Center St,
03/29/1956:4
Card, Ruth Pimental
Son born, 10/04/1956:5
Twin sons born, 02/19/1959:11
Card, Wilrene Ash
Son born, 08/16/1956:5
Card, Wilrene F.
Receives Master's degree in Education from Bridgewater State
Teachers' College, 06/09/1955:6
Cardon, Joyce Parker
Daughter born, 03/20/1958:11
Cardon, Oliva
Daughter born, 03/20/1958:11
Cardoza, Erika I.E.
One of three Middleboro women to become U.S. citizens, 12/13/1956:5
Cardoza, Henry
Files marriage intentions, 08/30/1956:6
Wed to Lois C. Oliver, 09/13/1956:5
Cardoza, Henry V.
Son born, 05/01/1958:7
Cardoza, Lois Claire Oliver
Son born, 05/01/1958:7
Cardoza, Vincent
Returns from two years of service in Japan, 07/16/1959:3
Carew, Herbert F.
Calls attention to civic responsibilities; suggests postponement of town
meeting (l), 03/10/1955:2
Carey, Charles A.
West Grove St couple married 50 years (p), 09/24/1959:1
Carey, Charles R.
New Masonic officers installed (p), 12/15/1955:2
Past Master of Mayflower Lodge of Masons (p), 06/06/1957:2
Carey, Doris
MHS Class of 1931 enjoys reunion (p), 07/05/1956:1
Carey, Fred. see also Modern Cleansers & Dyers
Charlton's to locate at North Main St property owned by Carey,
01/13/1955:1
Carey, Frederic J.
Past Master of Mayflower Lodge of Masons (p), 06/06/1957:2
Carey, Mary Alice
Obituary, 01/09/1958:2
Widow of Job S. dies at age 92, 01/09/1958:8
Carey, Mrs Andrew
Dies in Salem, 05/15/1958:11
Carey, Patricia
Rainbow officers installed (p), 02/05/1959:1
Car skids and rolls on Rte 28, 04/02/1959:2
Completes art museum course in Boston, 04/30/1959:5
Scouts and Brownies enjoy activities at Laughing Meadows day camp
(p), 05/07/1959:1
Rainbow Girls hold installation rites (p), 05/28/1959:1
Installed Worthy Advisor for local Rainbow Girls (p), 10/01/1959:1
Carey, Richard
Employed at Modern Cleansers & Dyers (p), 12/29/1955:6
Attends Northeastern University, 01/03/1957:8
Engaged to Barbara Porter (p), 05/14/1959:4
Carey, Richard B.
ROTC cadet promoted, 09/26/1957:1
Carlson, Corrine
Two hurt in crash at School and Peirce St, 12/03/1959:1
Carlson, Francis
Driverless jalopy crashes trailer home (p), 06/11/1959:1
Carlson, Francis G.
Seaman Apprentice serves at Yorktown, VA mine depot, 09/22/1955:9
Denies theft of Ernest Pratt's property, 03/27/1958:1
Carlson, Frederic L.
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Carlson, Frederick L.
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Carlson, Gustaf A.
Petition for administrator to sell personal estate, 07/14/1955:6
Petition for compensation from estate, 12/01/1955:8
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
Carlson, John
Couples joins antique car rally to Peterboro, NH, 08/04/1955:9
Employed by Middleboro Laundry (p), 09/17/1959:10
Carlson, Patsy Ann
Wed to Robert W. Stevens, 08/06/1959:7
Carlson, Pauline M.
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11, 11/05/1959:8
Carmack, Charles Embrey
Wedding described, 09/04/1958:8
Carmichael, Helen Pierce
Daughter born, 06/25/1959:11
Carmichael, Walter
Employed at Atwood-Costello, Inc. (p), 10/20/1955:4
Daughter born, 06/25/1959:11
Carmichael, Walter S.
Theodore Perry guilty of stealing tires from Carmichael, 03/14/1957:3
Carmody, Joseph
Sheriff's sale of real estate at public auction, 02/17/1955:9
Carmody, Joseph J.
Foreclosure notice, 12/22/1955:2
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 02/02/1956:6
Carmody, Margaret F.
Foreclosure notice, 12/22/1955:2
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 02/02/1956:6
Carnello, Frank
Corporal surprises family on Christmas, 12/22/1955:12
Carnello, Frank A.
Telephones parents from Frankfort, Germany, 01/13/1955:1
Carnello, James
Returns from 12 years in California for family reunion, 09/19/1957:4
Carney, Lillian
One hundred forty members of Mitchell family gather for reunion (p),
07/02/1959:9
Carney, Thomas
Petition for guardianship, 06/19/1958:10
Caron, Amie J.
Graduates from Brockton Business School, 08/16/1956:10
Caron, Janet
MHS Twirlers colorful at holiday football game (p), 12/04/1958:1
Caron, Janice Perkins
Daughter born, 12/15/1955:5
Son born, 02/26/1959:5
Caron, Leo H., Jr.
Engaged to Pamela Mattie (p), 07/31/1958:1
Caron, William
Daughter born, 12/15/1955:5
Caron, William L.
Son born, 02/26/1959:5
Carpenter, Amy A.
Obituary, 12/12/1957:5
Carpenter, Bruce Harold
Born to John and Loretta Frizzell, 01/30/1958:9
Carpenter, Douglas John
Born to John and Loretta Frizzell, 08/18/1955:7
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Carpenter, E. Fen
Teacher transfers from West Side to Middleboro Junior High,
06/14/1956:1
Carpenter, E. Fern
Appointed to conduct intramural girls' program at Junior High,
09/18/1958:1
Carpenter, Henry D.
Resides in Fort Worth, TX, 01/30/1958:3
Carpenter, John
Son born, 08/18/1955:7, 01/30/1958:9
Carpenter, Loretta Frizzell
Son born, 08/18/1955:7, 01/30/1958:9
Carpenter, Mrs John
Resides in Hampton, VA, 01/30/1958:5
Carpenter, Richard
Hits pole on Old Center St, 12/13/1956:5
Carpenter, Richard E.
Fined $100 for drunk and reckless driving and drunkenness,
12/20/1956:14
Carpenters. see Builders
Carpet
Anderson Remnant and Rug Material Store, 1953 Plymouth St (ad),
04/25/1957:6
Carr, A.J. see A.J. Carr and Son
Carr, Albert J.
Leonard Bump gets probation on larceny charge, 05/09/1957:5
Carr, Albert J., Jr.
Commissioned Ensign in U.S. Navy (p), 08/15/1957:1
Carr, Edward
Son born, 07/07/1955:5, 01/16/1958:2
Carr, Harold
Courtland St couple married 25 years, 06/09/1955:5
Joyce Plaskawiski's horse dents fender of Harold Carr's auto on South
Main St, 08/04/1955:4
Your Fish Market under new management (ad), 02/16/1956:8
Son born, 06/13/1957:7, 06/19/1958:11
Plymouth Shoe Co. men's softball league winner (p), 08/20/1959:6
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Carr, Harold J.
Discharged from U.S. Army, 01/12/1956:1
In collision with Providence driver on North Main St, 08/23/1956:10
Wed to Lavinia G. Bryant, 11/22/1956:5
Carr, Jean Trudeau
Son born, 07/07/1955:5, 01/16/1958:2
Carr, Joseph
Dies at age 65, 07/14/1955:4
Obituary, 07/14/1955:4
Carr, L. Gale Bryant
Son born, 06/13/1957:7
Carr, Lavinia Bryant
Son born, 06/19/1958:11
Carr, Mrs Harold
Five generations pictured (p), 07/24/1958:4
Carr, Robert L.
Fined $10 for drunkenness, 09/18/1958:3
Carr, Shirley
Eagles Auxiliary degree team officers (p), 04/19/1956:11
Carr, Teddy
Five generations pictured (p), 07/24/1958:4
Carreiro, Elsie Alves
Daughter born, 10/11/1956:5
Carreiro, Randolph
Files marriage intentions, 04/26/1956:5
Wedding described, 05/03/1956:6
Wed to Elsie Alves, 05/03/1956:7
Daughter born, 10/11/1956:5
Carreiro, Randolph F.
Denies charge that he beat 15-year-old girl, 07/04/1957:1
Appeals nine-month sentence for assault on 15-year-old, 07/18/1957:1
Carreiro, Randy
Car hits Montello St pole, sets off fire alarm, 08/02/1956:7
Carrie, William
Obituary, 11/03/1955:5
Dies at age 93, 11/03/1955:7
Carrie, William continued
Petition for probate of will, 12/15/1955:5
Carrier, Blanche Evelina
Obituary, 12/25/1958:2
Widow of Leslie A. dies at age 79, 12/25/1958:5
Carroll, Henry T.
Gets probation for drunkenness, 01/01/1959:7
Carroll, Judith M.
Hurt in crash on icy road (p), 12/11/1958:1
Collides with Albert Thomas at Oak and Pearl St, 12/24/1959:1
Carroll, Louis
Union Band at first barn dance 50 years ago (p), 09/17/1959:12
Carroll Cut Rate
Cosmetics (ad), 02/17/1955:2
Shoplifting trio invades local store, 03/24/1955:1
Carson, Jacquelyn
Moves to Mississippi, 08/22/1957:2
Carson, William
Files marriage intentions, 09/29/1955:7
Wed to Jacqueline Sampson, 10/06/1955:7
Carter, Albert
Son born, 02/28/1957:8
Carter, Albert E.
Manager of local office of Personal Finance Co., 10/06/1955:3
Manager of Beneficial Finance Co., 02/02/1956:11
Carter, Albert E., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 04/05/1956:5
Wed to Margaret A. O'Keefe, 04/19/1956:7
Carter, Emily
Hannah B. Griffith Shaw Home infirmary wing now open (p),
08/21/1958:1
Carter, Margaret O'Keefe
Son born, 02/28/1957:8
Cartier, Clara
Sister dies in Woonsocket, RI, 05/01/1958:13, 12/10/1959:6
Cartmell, Robert
Fahey Funeral Home (ad) (p), 01/06/1955:4
Named to post of Health Officer (p), 11/08/1956:1
Cartwright, David
16-foot plywood boat for sale (ad), 05/17/1956:11
Cartwright, David G.L.
Engaged to Christine Ann Shaw (p), 05/29/1958:1
Cartwright, Leonard
Daughter born, 07/10/1958:5
Cartwright, Margaret Cattell
Daughter born, 07/10/1958:5
Cartwright, Shelley Lynn
Christened at Church of Our Saviour, 10/02/1958:5
Carvalho, Gilbert
Engaged to Eleanor Gale, 08/28/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 09/25/1958:11
Wedding described (p), 10/09/1958:5
Wed to Eleanor Louise Gale, 10/09/1958:7
Engaged to Eleanor Gale, 10/09/1958:8
Carveiro, Gladys DeMoranville
Son born, 09/18/1958:11
Carveiro, Robert
Son born, 09/18/1958:11
Carver, Eldon
Couple sells Wareham St home to Francis Chroskowski, 05/01/1958:2
Carver, Evelyn
Middleboro Garden Club holds annual Flower Show (p), 09/11/1958:6
Carver, Howard Bartlett
Dies at age 77, 04/05/1956:5
Obituary, 04/05/1956:10
Petition for probate of will, 04/26/1956:5
Carver, Jack
Couple moves to Framingham, 08/11/1955:2
Carver, John
Couple moves to Framingham, 08/11/1955:9
Carver, Joseph Alton
Obituary, 02/12/1959:2
Dies at age 71, 02/12/1959:11
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Carver, Larry
Winthrop-Atkins Co. Men's Bowling League awards trophies (p),
05/23/1957:1
Carver, Lawrence
Obituary, 11/14/1957:7
Carver, Margaret
Choralettes to entertain Cabot Club (p), 10/02/1958:8
Carver, Marjorie
Injured when Arenburg's car strikes pole, 07/18/1957:6
Middleboro Garden Club holds annual Flower Show (p), 09/11/1958:6
Carver, Mrs Francis
Resides in Wareham, 01/12/1956:8
Carver, Nellie Frances
Widow of Chester dies at age 74, 05/24/1956:2
Obituary, 05/24/1956:9
Carver, R. Winsor
Charged with assault on James Russell, Jr., 10/01/1959:6
Carver, Russell
Driver of vehicle convicts escaped, 11/15/1956:13
Employed by State Farm in South Bridgewater, 04/17/1958:3
Carver, Russell G.
State prison guard charged with negligence and conduct unbecoming an
officer, 01/24/1957:7
Suspended for three days without pay, 01/31/1957:1
Case, Anita B.
Tax collector's notice, 03/07/1957:2
Foreclosure notice, 12/12/1957:14, 10/23/1958:6
Case, Emma F.
Obituary, 09/25/1958:4
Widow of Benjamin dies at age 78, 09/25/1958:11
Petition for probate of will, 10/16/1958:7
Case, John S.
Tax collector's notice, 03/07/1957:2
Foreclosure notice, 12/12/1957:14, 10/23/1958:6
Case, Mrs John S.
In charge of Rock Village Library, 11/20/1958:4
Case, Patricia Standish
Son born, 05/12/1955:6
Case, Roland
Son born, 05/12/1955:6
Case, Sally
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Casey, Charles
Oak St couple married 55 years, 11/08/1956:1
Casey, Charles E.
Appointed temporary substitute mail carrier, 06/28/1956:6
Casey, Everett J.
Engaged to Joanne A. Ireland (p), 12/08/1955:1
Casey, Joseph
Cardinal Cushing at Sacred Heart for confirmation (p), 04/23/1959:1
Cassady, Millard S.
Files marriage intentions, 12/01/1955:5
Wed to Eileen J. Rodriques, 12/08/1955:7
Casselberry, Berlena B.
New junior high music teacher, 07/25/1957:6
Casselberry, Berlene B.
New member of school faculty introduced, 09/19/1957:2
Cassiani, Fred
Son born, 02/16/1956:7
Baby boy born on New Year's Day, 01/03/1957:1
Son born, 01/03/1957:5
Daughter born, 02/19/1959:11
Cassiani, Joan Silva
Daughter born, 02/19/1959:11
Cassiani, Joan Silvia
Baby boy born on New Year's Day, 01/03/1957:1
Son born, 01/03/1957:5
Cassiani, Joan Souza
Son born, 02/16/1956:7
Cassidy, Albert
Cross complaints of assault by Henry and Cassidy a tempest in a tea
pot, 03/17/1955:4
Cassidy, Walter
Couple participates in antique auto foliage tour, 10/15/1959:1
Cassidy, Walter "Joe"
Auto repair and painting on North St (p), 07/21/1955:6
Junior Cabot Club holds small, but successful costume ball,
11/03/1955:4
Efficient repair for faulty radiators (p), 02/09/1956:10
Body and fender shop expanding (p), 08/09/1956:9
120 North St (ad), 12/27/1956:3
Shop features radiator repair, 12/27/1956:7
Services guaranteed 100% (p), 02/28/1957:10
Features radiator repair, 07/04/1957:7
Caswell, Alice W.
Executor presents account of will, 10/20/1955:11
Caswell, Alton
Naval Reservist shown at work (p), 11/20/1958:1
Caswell, Alton F.
Airman at Air Technical Training Center, Memphis, TN, 07/31/1958:7
Caswell, Betty Jean
Wedding described, 05/23/1957:9
Caswell, Beverly
Wedding described (p), 08/06/1959:6
Caswell, Beverly Ann
Engaged to Neil Ingraham (p), 01/08/1959:7
Caswell, Bill. see also Caswell Bros. Super Market
MHS set for football opener at Randolph (p), 09/24/1959:1
MHS footballers upset old rival Bridgewater in finale (p), 12/03/1959:1
Caswell, Charles William
Son born, 08/14/1958:8
Caswell, Dale. see also Caswell Bros. Super Market
Joins Reserves, posted to Fort Know, KY, 07/19/1956:2
And Derosier collide at Center St and Warren Ave, 09/05/1957:3
Caswell and Petkunas caught operating open-air still (p), 09/19/1957:1
Judge dismisses case against youth, 09/19/1957:9
Complaint of still operation dismissed, 09/26/1957:1
Illegal still case dismissed, 10/24/1957:1
Caswell, Dale S.
Engaged to Laurie Fernandes (p), 01/05/1956:1
Apprehended for hit-and-run accident, 10/04/1956:2
Training at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 11/01/1956:15
Completes course at ordinance school, 12/13/1956:12
Caswell, David
Resumes studies at Amherst, 02/10/1955:8
Family moves to Karilshiena, Germany, 02/06/1958:7
Caswell, David R.
Training with ROTC at Fort Knox, KY (p), 08/04/1955:1
Graduates with Bachelor of Business Administration from UMass (p),
05/31/1956:1
Caswell, Edwin
Family resides in Los Angeles, CA, 07/26/1956:7
Caswell, Edwin B.
Son born, 04/05/1956:3
Caswell, Elizabeth Hersey
Dies at age 77, 10/09/1958:7
Obituary, 10/09/1958:12
Caswell, Evelyn Gilbreath
Son born, 04/05/1956:3
Caswell, Everett Linwood, Sr.
Obituary, 02/21/1957:3
Dies at age 60, 02/21/1957:7
Caswell, George. see Caswell Bros. Super Market
Caswell, George W.
Dies at age 86, 02/10/1955:6
Obituary, 02/10/1955:12
Caswell, Harold
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
Breaks track and field record, 06/04/1959:7
Caswell, Harry
MHS graduating class of 1899 (p), 11/20/1958:8
Caswell, Helen
Replaces Brenda Kazlauski as Junior High assistant clerk,
05/14/1959:14
Caswell, Henry. see Caswell Bros. Super Market
Caswell, Henry R.
Profile of candidate for Finance Committee, 01/15/1959:6
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Caswell, Janice
Resides in Somerville, 01/27/1955:5
Resides in Boston, 03/24/1955:2
Graduates from Wilfred Academy of Hair and Beauty Culture, Boston,
06/09/1955:4
Caswell, Judy
MHS varsity field hockey team wins final game (p), 12/05/1957:2
Caswell, Justin H.
Three hurt in crash at Rte 28 and Cherry St, 06/27/1957:10
Caswell, Kenneth E.
Foreclosure notice, 08/15/1957:3
Caswell, Laura Winniefield Fletcher
Obituary, 09/25/1958:3
Widow of Alvin dies at age 91, 09/25/1958:11
Caswell, Pauline Ann Joncas
Son born, 08/14/1958:8
Caswell, Priscilla E.
Lakeville tax collector's notice, 07/30/1959:2
Caswell, Richard B.
Lakeville tax collector's notice, 07/30/1959:2
Caswell, Roberta
Engaged to Vincent E. Bartlett, 08/22/1957:3
Files marriage intentions, 08/29/1957:7
Caswell, Roberta Evelyn
Wedding described (p), 09/12/1957:8
Caswell, Ruth
Little Theatre Group's Bell, Book and Candle set for two-night stand
here (p), 12/05/1957:1
To head new Business and Professional Women's Club (p),
05/22/1958:1
Caswell, Virginia H.
Passes civil service exam for junior clerk and stenographer,
07/23/1959:2
Caswell, William. see Caswell Bros. Super Market
Caswell Bros.
Employs William Caswell, 07/18/1957:11
New store going up next to old one (p), 01/09/1958:1
Offers fine selection (p), 12/17/1959:10
Caswell Bros. Super Market
Grand opening June 25th (ad), 06/19/1958:5
William, George, and Dale open new market, 06/26/1958:1
Grand opening (ad), 06/26/1958:4
Shop at modern market (p), 10/30/1958:10
Friendly atmosphere at Caswell's (p), 04/16/1959:10
Purveyors of fine foods and meats since 1913, 08/06/1959:10
Catabia, Edward
Son born, 11/10/1955:7
Catabia, Theresa Leighton
Son born, 11/10/1955:7
Caterers and Catering
Carmen Cerda, 151 North Main St (ad), 06/04/1959:7
Cathcart, Mrs Tony
Family enjoys reunion of four generations over the holiday,
01/10/1957:10
Catholic Church. see also Sacred Heart Church; Saints Martha and Mary
Church
Archdiocese of Boston purchases nine-room house on Bedford St from
James Meehan, 11/07/1957:1
Catlin, Edna
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Caton, John
When We Were Kids (poem), 07/31/1958:6
Cats
Nemasket Kennels, Main St, Lakeville (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Dog Officer Arthur Benson puts down 360 last year, 02/10/1955:1
Mystery shrouds hitchhiking feline, 02/12/1959:1
Cattle
Fire destroys barn and 31 cattle on Ellsworth Sherman's Highland St
farm, 01/13/1955:1
Cavacco, Manuel
Files marriage intentions, 01/06/1955:5
Wed to Shirley Mae Freeman, 02/10/1955:6
Daughter born, 02/02/1956:7, 12/11/1958:7
Cavacco, Shirley Freeman
Daughter born, 02/02/1956:7, 12/11/1958:7
Cavanaugh, Steven
Three-way mishap in Lakeville causes pileup, 01/12/1956:12
Cayton, Beth Ann
Adopted by John Cayton, 04/11/1957:5
John Cayton dedicates poem to adopted daughter, 07/03/1958:10
Cayton, John
Adopts daughter Beth Ann, 04/11/1957:5
Dedicates poem to adopted daughter, 07/03/1958:10
Cazacco, Manuel
Wedding described, 02/17/1955:10
Cazzallio, Al
New sales manager at Curtis Ford Sales (p), 07/18/1957:9
Cedar Hill Farm
Turkey (ad), 11/10/1955:3
Cedar Manor Day Camp
Mrs N. Woodburn, North Middleboro (ad), 06/27/1957:2
Norma Woodburn (ad), 05/22/1958:7
Cedar Vale Nursing Home
Pleasant St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Has fine rehabilitation program, 03/10/1955:6
Offers expert nursing care (p), 04/21/1955:9
Offers attentive nursing care (p), 09/22/1955:8
Adds sun parlor and office, 11/24/1955:7
Many improvements made (p), 01/26/1956:10
Nursing home with pleasant surroundings (p), 06/21/1956:10
New sunroom at local rest home, 09/13/1956:10
Joins National Geriatrics Society (i), 01/24/1957:9
Cemeteries
Nemasket Hill Cemetery Corporation holds annual meeting,
04/14/1955:6
South Middleboro Cemetery Association holds elections, 04/21/1955:7
Rock Cemetery Association holds annual meeting, 04/21/1955:8,
04/18/1957:7
Nemasket Hill Cemetery vehicle stolen, 05/23/1957:12
Rock Cemetery Association holds annual meeting, 04/17/1958:3
Wayne Wright guilty of removal and destruction of Warrentown
Cemetery gate, 07/31/1958:9
Census
Town grows to 11,327 persons, 04/21/1955:6
MHS senior class authorized to conduct town census, 10/18/1956:1
Street lists ready for printer bids, 04/03/1958:1
Lillian Rebel named crew leader for Census of Agriculture,
10/01/1959:1
Centenarians
Sara Williams, native of Middleboro turns 105, 05/26/1955:1
Local woman writes of 105-year-old Middleboro native, Sara Williams
(l) (Betsey A. Burkhead), 06/09/1955:4
Nellie Webb is 100, biography, 09/15/1955:1
Nellie Webb recalls highlights of past 100 years, 09/22/1955:4
Former resident Florence Vinal observes 105th birthday, 04/26/1956:1
Florence Vinal dies in 106th year, 06/07/1956:9
Nellie Webb quietly observes 101st birthday, 09/20/1956:1
Nellie Webb alert at 102 (p), 09/19/1957:1
Henrietta Jane Stodder celebrates 100th birthday, 06/12/1958:1
Nellie Webb 103 years old, 09/18/1958:1
Center Card Shop
62 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Carries greetings for your Valentine (p), 02/10/1955:8
Shoplifting trio invades local store, 03/24/1955:1
Carries complete line of cards, 03/31/1955:8
Has fine variety of greeting cards, 06/23/1955:8
Carries complete line of cards, 09/22/1955:8
Carries specialized cards for any event (p), 11/10/1955:10
Shelves stocked with finest Valentines (p), 02/09/1956:10
Answers every card demand, 06/14/1956:10
Has cards which appeal to all, 06/28/1956:11
Buy personalized Christmas cards, 11/15/1956:10
Most complete array of seasonal and special greeting cards in
Middleboro, 02/21/1957:10
Has complete array of Easter cards (p), 04/18/1957:10
Buy personalized Christmas cards, 11/28/1957:6
Lenardson sells business to Mr and Mrs Roger Parent, 01/09/1958:1
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Center Card Shop continued
Buy your Easter cards here (p), 03/27/1958:9
Has all types of greeting cards, 05/22/1958:10
Cards appeal to all customers, 07/17/1958:6
Complete line of greeting cards (p), 10/16/1958:10
Have cards which appeal to all, 02/05/1959:10
Your shop for Father's Day cards (p), 06/18/1959:14
Imported gifts available, 09/10/1959:8
Engraved cards among thousands on offer (p), 12/10/1959:10
Center Mower Service
John Kettle and Bud Record, Wareham St (ad), 03/19/1959:3
Central Baptist Church. see also West, Paul J.
Holds Watch Night service, 01/06/1955:7
Undergoes renovations, 02/17/1955:9
Electric organ dedication (p), 03/24/1955:1
Philadelphia Bible Institute Chorale performs at church (p),
04/07/1955:2
Holds annual meeting, 05/05/1955:5
Announces opening of new church office counseling service (ad),
06/02/1955:5
Honors high school grads, 06/02/1955:9
Pageant enacted at church, 12/29/1955:3
Junior Choir (p), 03/15/1956:1
Holds baptismal service, 05/10/1956:6
Holds annual meeting, 05/10/1956:7
"The Lamplighter" gives short history of Middleboro churches,
05/24/1956:10
Holds annual Children's Day, 06/14/1956:3
James Young ordained, 06/21/1956:2
Vote "No" three times on liquor questions (ad), 11/01/1956:12
Mabel Broderick guest of honor at reception, 01/17/1957:2
Church dresses for the Easter occasion (p), 04/25/1957:1
Holds annual meeting, 05/09/1957:3
Eleven children dedicated, 06/06/1957:8
Dedication of Children held, 01/30/1958:9
Holds baptismal service, 03/06/1958:2
Hosts missionary conference, 04/24/1958:14
Most successful year revealed in annual reports, 05/08/1958:2
Observes Pioneer Girls' Night, 06/05/1958:13
New members received, 07/10/1958:3
Celebrates 130th anniversary, 01/01/1959:8
Holds baptismal service, 01/15/1959:7
Sunday School purchases buses from East Taunton Bus Co.,
02/05/1959:6
View from Town House tower (p), 02/05/1959:12
Seeks $85,00 to redecorate and repair, 02/12/1959:1
Church campaign to open March 9, 02/19/1959:1
Plan for alterations (i) (p), 02/26/1959:1
Ground floor alterations shown (i), 03/05/1959:2
Gathers pledges worth $79,424, 03/26/1959:1
Annual ladies missionary tea held, 04/09/1959:5
Winners of first annual YMCA Sunday School Basketball League (p),
04/23/1959:1
Church pledges total $4,137, 04/30/1959:9
Holds annual business meeting, 05/07/1959:7
List of children baptized, 05/28/1959:8
Twenty-two children dedicated, 06/18/1959:3
Central Cafe
254 Center St (ad), 03/01/1956:3
Installs color television, 03/01/1956:9
Now serving pizza (ad), 04/03/1958:7
Central Congregational Church. see also Shepherd, George W.
Holds successful three-day World's Fair, 02/24/1955:1
Holds annual meeting, 04/21/1955:8
Youngest deacon elected chairman, 04/28/1955:8
Mrs Thomas Weston named Mother of the Year, 05/12/1955:4
Junior High Department receives thanks from Italy, 06/09/1955:3
Fifteen infants are baptized, 06/16/1955:1
Downstairs worship center popular this summer, 07/21/1955:9
Forms boys' choir, 09/01/1955:10
Remodeled chancel used for first service (p), 09/08/1955:1
Struggles with overcrowding, 09/15/1955:2
Church filled for 8th presentation of The Messiah, 12/15/1955:12
Holds annual meeting, 04/12/1956:1
Central Congregational Church continued
"The Lamplighter" gives short history of Middleboro churches,
05/24/1956:10
Albert Thomas served as treasurer for 50 years (p), 11/22/1956:1
Pilgrim Fellowship presents pop concert and show, 11/29/1956:5
Thomas honored for 50 years of service, 12/06/1956:9
Nearly 500 hear Handel's Messiah, 12/20/1956:14
Holds annual meeting, 04/11/1957:6
Church dresses for the Easter occasion (p), 04/25/1957:1
Honors return of former pastor Julius, 06/27/1957:11
Text of Richard Woodbridge's 1897 prize-winning sermon,
08/08/1957:5
Pilgrim Fellowship holds sunrise service at Assawompsett (p),
09/26/1957:7
Large audience attends the Messiah, 12/19/1957:16
Annual Pilgrim Fellowship variety show well attended, 03/13/1958:4
Holds annual meeting, 04/17/1958:5
To form Golden Age Club, 10/30/1958:3
Hosts concert by Choralettes, 11/06/1958:11
Fair a great success, 11/20/1958:12
11th annual performance of Handel's Messiah includes 80 voices,
12/18/1958:2
Birdseye view circa 1880 (p), 01/15/1959:12
Pilgrim Fellowship enjoys tour of Washington, DC (p), 02/26/1959:1
Hosts minister and family from the Philippines (p), 04/02/1959:2
Holds annual meeting, 04/09/1959:4
Winners of first annual YMCA Sunday School Basketball League (p),
04/23/1959:1
Youth Choir Festival benefits scholarship fund, 04/30/1959:2
Hosts meeting of Old Colony United Association of Congregational
Churches, 10/22/1959:7
Pilgrim Fellowship youths clean windows at St. Luke's (p),
11/05/1959:1
Cranberry Fair nets over $1,000, 11/19/1959:5
Church filled for Messiah, 12/17/1959:7
Central Methodist Church. see also Emery, George F., Jr.; King's
Daughters - Shining Circle; Stahl, Roland; Women’s Society of Christian
Service
Hosts ten-choir festival, 05/19/1955:10
Holds 8th annual pop concert, 05/26/1955:6
Cantata-pageant presented, 12/29/1955:4
Engages architect, 01/12/1956:8
Architect's drawing of proposed remodel (i), 04/19/1956:1
Committee authorized to proceed with purchase of new pipe organ,
05/10/1956:4
Renovations to start soon, 05/10/1956:4
"The Lamplighter" gives short history of Middleboro churches,
05/24/1956:10
Fund campaign opens, 06/14/1956:2
Raises over $50,000, 06/21/1956:1
Begin remodeling front, 07/12/1956:1
Sponsors immigration of Polish family, 07/19/1956:2
Huge bell feature of remodel (p), 09/06/1956:1
Polish family welcomed here (p), 09/13/1956:1
Soon to install new pipe organ, 10/11/1956:1
Repairs nearly complete, 12/20/1956:1
Church dresses for the Easter occasion (p), 04/25/1957:1
Capacity crowd hears successful pop concert, 05/23/1957:1
Holds open house, 05/30/1957:2
Seeks new pastor, 08/29/1957:1
Methodist lay leader Keyes lauded (p), 11/21/1957:9
Committee prepares for arts and crafts sale (p), 11/28/1957:8
Rev Pearson and family given farewell fete (p), 05/22/1958:1
Holds fifth annual Youth Choir Festival, 05/22/1958:3
Hosts 4th quarterly conference, 05/22/1958:6
Capacity crowds at annual pop concert, 05/22/1958:8
Receives 18 new members, 05/22/1958:12
Judith Wright heads publicity for District Youth Council (p),
09/25/1958:1
Lists schedule changes, 10/02/1958:7
Winners of first annual YMCA Sunday School Basketball League (p),
04/23/1959:1
List of new members, 05/14/1959:11
Holds annual Mother-Daughter Banquet, 06/18/1959:12
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Central Monument Co.
938 Center St (ad), 05/01/1958:11
Central Playground. see Playgrounds
Centre Meats
Opening at 169 Center St (ad), 11/20/1958:6
Art Craig, 169 Center St (ad), 04/16/1959:2
Cerda, Carmen
Fancy decorated cakes, 10 Rock St (ad), 01/22/1959:3
Caterer, 151 North Main St (ad), 06/04/1959:7
Cerebral Palsy
Tag day raises $104.74 for fund, 08/11/1955:1
Deanne Donner describes job as councillor at cerebral palsy camp (p),
08/07/1958:1
Helping Hand Club makes donation to camp, 07/23/1959:1
Three local girls doing praiseworthy work at camp on Martha's
Vineyard (p), 07/23/1959:1
Helping Hand Club aids camp (p), 07/23/1959:7
Cesar's
Cesar Souza owner of restaurant, 01/27/1955:4
For home cooked Thanksgiving dinner (ad), 11/17/1955:4
Chace, Arthur M.
Dies at age 90, 07/02/1959:5
Obituary, 07/02/1959:5
Chace, Barbara Gurney
Daughter born, 02/24/1955:4, 02/26/1959:5
Chace, Bertha
Four injured in collision on Rte 28, 05/31/1956:2
Chace, Dorothy Armstrong
Engaged to William Rice, 04/03/1958:1
Chace, George
1954-55 MHS basketball team (p), 03/03/1955:1
Chace, George E.
Inducted into U.S. Army, 05/10/1956:4
Engaged to Janet Stuart (p), 04/23/1959:3
Wedding described, 12/03/1959:7
Wed to Janet L. Stuart, 12/10/1959:7
Chace, Merrill
Daughter born, 02/24/1955:4, 02/26/1959:5
Chace, Mrs Arthur
Sister dies in Fairhaven, 07/14/1955:3
Chadwick, Ethel Winona
Dies at age 85, 06/12/1958:7
Obituary, 06/12/1958:13
Chadwick, James
Wed to Christina Bassett, 07/07/1955:5
Chadwick, James F.
Files marriage intentions, 06/30/1955:5
Chadwick, Patricia Ann
Engaged to Raymond H. Wood, Jr., 03/03/1955:2
Files marriage intentions, 06/09/1955:6
Wedding described (p), 06/23/1955:5
Wed to Raymond H. Wood, Jr., 06/23/1955:6
Chadwick, Walter I.
Former resident killed in Duxbury traffic accident, 08/25/1955:1
Chafee, Carol
New MHS student from South Carolina, 10/01/1959:2
Chamber of Commerce. see Middleboro Chamber of Commerce
Chamberlain, Ann Kuppers James
Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8
Chamberlain, David
Freshman at Bates College, ME, 09/19/1957:2
Chamberlain, Florence
Observes 90th birthday, 02/05/1959:1
Chamberlain, Joseph
Mr and Mrs Irving Murray purchase Dairy Queen, 05/14/1959:6
Coin-a-mats ask selectmen to stay action, 12/17/1959:1
Chamberlain, Joseph A.
Coin laundromat case continued, 12/17/1959:1
Chamberlain, Richard
Elected to National Pilgrim Fellowship Council, 07/12/1956:5
Enters Boston University School of Theology, 09/18/1958:12
Chamberlain, Richard K.
Attends Springfield College, 02/10/1955:10
Elected president of MA Pilgrim Fellowship, 05/12/1955:5
Chamberlain, Richard K. continued
Named head of state Pilgrim Fellowship (p), 06/02/1955:2
Accepted at Boston University School of Theology (p), 02/06/1958:2
To graduate from Springfield College (p), 06/12/1958:1
Engaged to Ann Van Meter, 10/15/1959:1
Engaged to Ann Van Meter (p), 10/22/1959:2
Chamberlain, Robert
Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8
Chamberlain, Susan
Born to Robert and Ann Kuppers James, 02/07/1957:8
Chamberlain, T.W.
Couple moves to Miami, FL, 07/11/1957:4
Chamberlain, W.T.
Couple moving to Lake Worth, FL, 06/06/1957:5
Chamberland, Georgia A.
Sells land at South Main and Rte 28 to land company, 05/05/1955:1
Chambers, John
Vocational agriculture teacher to be retained, 01/12/1956:6
Chambers, John H.
Vocational agriculture teacher let go due to lack of enrollment,
11/10/1955:1
Champoux, Henry
Wed to Mary Margaret Aitken, 08/08/1957:9
Chandler, Barbara Paridise
Son born, 12/05/1957:5
Chandler, Carol Morrissey
Daughter born, 10/13/1955:5
Chandler, Catherine Anne
Born to Warren, 12/05/1957:7
Chandler, Charles C.
Plymouth man dies at age 61, 12/20/1956:4
Obituary, 12/20/1956:8
Chandler, Curtis
Son born, 12/04/1958:6
Chandler, Edward J.
Daughter born, 10/13/1955:5
Chandler, Harold M.
Driver who hit Chandler's car fails to stop, 12/10/1959:1
Chandler, Jeannette
Son born, 12/04/1958:6
Chandler, Lawrence Douglas
Born to Curtis and Jeannette, 12/04/1958:6
Chandler, Milton S.
Staff Sergeant transfers from Bunker Hill AFB to Korea, 11/12/1959:8
Chandler, Mrs Harold
Mother dies in Indiana, 08/11/1955:3
Chandler, Ralph
Son born, 12/05/1957:5
Chandler, Stearns
Middleboro High School 1915 baseball squad (p), 08/14/1958:12
Chandler, Warren
Obituary, 11/17/1955:7
Daughter born, 12/05/1957:7
Chandler, William Frank
Dies at age 88, 01/27/1955:4
Obituary, 01/27/1955:9
Chapin, William
Students and future artists pose in Egger's store window (p),
11/19/1959:1
Chaplain, Carol
New teacher at Mayflower Elementary, 09/19/1957:2
Chaplain, Carol A.
To head junior practical arts class at Mayflower Elementary,
12/13/1956:12
Crafts director at Cap's Day Camp (p), 06/18/1959:5
Chaplic, Ralph
Family moves to East Weymouth, 11/17/1955:14
Couple purchases Druse residence on School St, 06/04/1959:4
Chapman, Everett
Six of nine children attend gathering, 09/11/1958:6
Chapman, Kenneth
Winners of first annual YMCA Sunday School Basketball League (p),
04/23/1959:1
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Chapman, Raymond W.
MHS custodian transfers to Union St School, 06/09/1955:2
Charette, Alfred E.
Foreclosure notice, 08/22/1957:12
Local airman named Non-Com of the month (p), 01/02/1958:1
Mortgagee's sale, 01/02/1958:6
Charette, Viola A.
Foreclosure notice, 08/22/1957:12
Mortgagee's sale, 01/02/1958:6
Charles, Sister Marie
Twenty-eight receive diplomas at CYO graduation (p), 06/05/1958:1
Charlie's Diner
In business for three years (ad), 01/20/1955:12
Goodwin sells diner to Mr and Mrs Nathan Wright, 03/03/1955:1
Charlton's
Women's apparel and specialty shop to locate on North Main St,
01/13/1955:1
40 Pearl St (ad), 01/13/1955:4
Grand opening of new 15 North Main St location (ad), 02/03/1955:2
Closing store in Middleboro (ad), 01/09/1958:7
Charron, Evelyn
Wed to Stewart Van Eames, 06/23/1955:11
Charron, Evelyn May
Engaged to Stewart Van Eames (p), 04/14/1955:1
Charron, Lawrence
Daughter born, 07/19/1956:5
Charron, Martha Salley
Daughter born, 07/19/1956:5
Charron, Mary Ellen
Attends Sacred Heart School in Plymouth, 09/19/1957:11
Charter. see Government
Chartier, Francis
Vacuum cleaner sales and service (ad), 08/02/1956:2
Representative for Ever Seal windows and doors (ad), 08/09/1956:8
Son born, 10/25/1956:7
Twin son and daughter born, 11/26/1959:5
Chartier, Francis A.
Factory rep for Electrolux Co. for 5 1/2 years (p), 10/23/1958:10
Is the Electrolux man, 03/12/1959:10
Clean the easy way, with Electrolux (p), 09/24/1959:10
Chartier, Francis J.
Fined $10 for assaulting Frederick Eaton, Jr., 07/09/1959:1
Chartier, Joseph Leonard
Files marriage intentions, 02/06/1958:11
Wed to Josephine Louise Scialoia, 02/20/1958:11
Chartier, Kevin Ralph
Middleboro's first baby of the new year, 01/06/1955:1
Chartier, Lela
Inspects newly planted sapling (p), 11/14/1957:11
Chartier, Leonard
Employed at Moskoff's Super Market (p), 05/05/1955:10
Volunteer leaves for army service, 05/12/1955:3
Leaves for army induction, 05/19/1955:1
Private transfers to Fort Riley, KS, 06/02/1955:2
Shop Moskoff's, a friendly super market (p), 11/21/1957:14
Chartier, Leonard J.
Trains with 10th Infantry Division in Germany, 04/26/1956:8
Graduates from Non-Coms academy, 06/21/1956:9
Corporal participates in Sabre Knot in Germany, 12/13/1956:13
Named Soldier of the Month for 10th Infantry Division in Germany (p),
02/07/1957:1
Chartier, Leonard Joseph
Wedding described (p), 02/27/1958:5
Chartier, Marilyn Demers
Son is Middleboro's first baby of the new year, 01/06/1955:1
Son born, 01/06/1955:5
Chartier, Michelle
Five-year-old is 13th case of polio, 08/18/1955:1
Transferred to Lakeville Sanatorium, 08/25/1955:1
Breaks leg when struck by Pierce's car on Nickerson Ave, 05/02/1957:1
Chartier, Ralph
Son born, 01/06/1955:5
Stranded hunter found in Great Cedar Swamp, 11/13/1958:1
Chartier, Ralph J.
Son is Middleboro's first baby of the new year, 01/06/1955:1
Sealer of Weights resigns, 10/06/1955:2
Post Office drivers earn safety awards (p), 09/25/1958:1
Writes in support of helping youth of community (l), 02/19/1959:7
Chartier, Rita F. Lynch
Twin son and daughter born, 11/26/1959:5
Chartier, Rita Lynch
Son born, 10/25/1956:7
Chartrand, Daniel Scott
Born to Harold D. and Katherine Sylvia, 08/13/1959:7
Chartrand, David Joseph
Born to Harold D. and Katherine Sylvia, 08/13/1959:7
Chartrand, Harold
Son born, 07/19/1956:5
Chartrand, Harold D.
Son born, 04/07/1955:6
Twin sons born, 08/13/1959:7
Chartrand, Katherine E. Sylvia
Son born, 04/07/1955:6
Chartrand, Katherine Sylvia
Son born, 07/19/1956:5
Twin sons born, 08/13/1959:7
Chartrand, Michael Keith
Born to Harold D. and Katherine E. Sylvia, 04/07/1955:6
Chase, Annie
Obituary, 05/05/1955:5
Wife of Herbert W. dies at age 77, 05/05/1955:6
Chase, Arthur
Plymouth St couple married 56 years, 02/17/1955:10
Plymouth St couple married 60 years, 02/12/1959:12
Chase, Eileen Pierce
Son born, 06/13/1957:7
Chase, Ezra F.
Members of Hose Company 3 in late 1880s (p), 06/18/1959:8
Chase, Fred E.
Wed to Jean E. O'Brien Blaauw, 06/27/1957:7
Chase, George P.
Engaged to Sandria Hicks (p), 10/10/1957:1
Wedding described (p), 02/20/1958:7
Chase, Glenna
Pilgrim Fellowship youths clean windows at St. Luke's (p),
11/05/1959:1
Chase, Grace
Dies in Nahant, 07/07/1955:10
Chase, Herbert
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Chase, Herbert W.
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
Dies at age 75, 08/08/1957:5
Obituary, 08/08/1957:11
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11, 11/05/1959:8
Chase, Herbert Warren
Petition for probate of will, 08/08/1957:3
Petition for license to sell real estate, 07/17/1958:2
Chase, Howard
Vineyard Haven couple married nine years, 05/30/1957:4
Chase, James
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Chase, James E.
Wed to Rita Ouellette, 09/20/1956:5
Chase, Letitia A.
Euphremia Frizzell files claim in land court, 07/26/1956:7
Chase, Lizzie
Sister dies in California, 05/30/1957:4
Chase, Marilyn
Files marriage intentions, 06/09/1955:6
Wed to Antonio Leitos, 06/30/1955:5
MHS Student of the Week, 03/05/1959:6
Chase, Marjorie Eaton
Daughter born, 02/19/1959:11
Chase, Maureen
Pilgrim Fellowship enjoys tour of Washington, DC (p), 02/26/1959:1
Accepted at Bridgewater State Teachers' College (p), 04/16/1959:1
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Chase, Nancy A.
Files marriage intentions, 05/29/1958:9
Wed to Russell A. Freeman, 06/12/1958:7
Chase, Raymond A.
Named postmaster in Dover, NH (p), 09/22/1955:1
Chase, Raymond H.
Nominated for postmastership (p), 04/21/1955:1
Thanks local friends for letters of congratulations (l), 10/13/1955:8
Chase, Ronald
Daughter born, 02/19/1959:11
Chase, Ronald V.
Files marriage intentions, 07/31/1958:6
Wed to Marjorie Ann Eaton, 08/07/1958:6
Chase, Stephen A.
Leaves for U.S. Army basic training, 01/13/1955:1
Chase, Walter
Son born, 06/13/1957:7
Chase, Walter A.
Reservist takes training at Fort Dix, NJ, 03/28/1957:3
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Petition for to adjust demand in favor of estate, 10/09/1958:3
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Chase, Walter Atkinson
Obituary, 11/14/1957:6
Dies at age 44, 11/14/1957:8
Chausse, Catherine Lennie
Son born, 04/18/1957:6
Chausse, E. Edward
Lakeville tax collector's notice, 07/30/1959:2
Chausse, Eddie
Eagles' Babe Ruth League team photo (p), 06/21/1956:4
Employed at Bolan's Jenney Service (p), 05/08/1958:10
Chausse, Edmond
Three classmates enlist in U.S. Navy (p), 02/05/1959:1
Chausse, Edmond J.
Graduates from submariner school in New London, CT, 11/26/1959:1
Chausse, Edmund
Stationed at New London, CT submarine base, 08/20/1959:7
Chausse, Eugene
Body found floating in Nemasket River, 09/29/1955:1
Chausse, Leonard
Son born, 04/18/1957:6
Chausse, Robert
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Chaves, Richard
Engaged to Sally Ann Rullo, 01/06/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/23/1955:6
Wedding described, 07/14/1955:3
Wed to Sally Rullo, 07/14/1955:4
Cheney, Donald
Born to Preston and Evelyn Snow, 05/05/1955:6
Cheney, Evelyn Snow
Son born, 05/05/1955:6, 12/06/1956:5
Cheney, Mrs Preston
Resides in Cincinnati, OH, 06/16/1955:9
Cheney, Preston
Son born, 05/05/1955:6, 12/06/1956:5
Chess
YMCA forms chess club (p), 10/01/1959:5
Chestnut, Joan
Professional model hostesses at Modern Living Show in Boston,
03/15/1956:1
Graduates from Wilfred Academy of Hair and Beauty Culture, Boston,
09/26/1957:5
Joins staff at Otto's Hair Styles (ad), 09/03/1959:7
Chestnut, Joan E.
Receives diploma from Academie Moderne, 12/15/1955:5
Chew, Ronald
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
The Chicken House
Open for season March 17th (ad), 03/17/1955:10
Kitchen help needed (ad), 07/26/1956:6
Chickens. see Poultry
Chilcot, Ann Fortin
Son born, 06/02/1955:4
Daughter born, 07/19/1956:5
Son born, 11/21/1957:6, 04/16/1959:11
Chilcot, Buddy
Son born, 06/02/1955:4
Daughter born, 07/19/1956:5
Son born, 11/21/1957:6, 04/16/1959:11
Chilcot, Buddy D.
Clark and Chilcot collide on North St, 03/12/1959:4
Child Care
Lorraine Simmons granted permit to run day nursery, 11/22/1956:1
Child Welfare
Middleboro folks make contributions to MA Society for Prevention of
Cruelty to Children, 12/04/1958:11
Children. see also Adolescents
Parent teacher associations host psychologist Louise Bates Ames,
04/26/1956:1
Boarding homes wanted (ad), 06/20/1957:2
Childs, Ken
MHS 1905 basketball squad (p), 03/27/1958:8
Childs, Kenny
Union Band at first barn dance 50 years ago (p), 09/17/1959:12
Childs, Walter L.
Debbie Lee Pratt struck crossing street, 08/15/1957:1
China Villa Restaurant
Serves food Cantonese style (p), 08/04/1955:6
Serves real Chinese food, 10/20/1955:4
Diner comments on restaurant, 01/19/1956:6
Make the Villa your first stop (p), 03/29/1956:9
Lightning strike sets fire to China Villa Restaurant, 08/16/1956:1
Try family dinners, 08/23/1956:9
Enjoy a family dinner at Fred Wong's restaurant (p), 11/01/1956:10
Features luncheons (p), 02/07/1957:9
Tasty foods served every day, 05/30/1957:7
Tasty luncheons prepared daily, 08/22/1957:14
Has daily luncheons, 11/28/1957:6
Enjoy a family dinner (p), 02/27/1958:8, 04/17/1958:10
Full meal only way to enjoy Chinese food, 08/07/1958:9
Enjoy a family dinner (p), 09/04/1958:9
Try businessman's lunch (p), 11/13/1958:9
Try family dinners, 02/12/1959:10
For family dinners (p), 06/11/1959:10
Finest family style dinners, 10/22/1959:10
Chipman, Lucretia B.
Hospitalized after collision with Henderika Kammelaar, 05/23/1957:12
Chipman, Lucretia Swift
Files marriage intentions, 08/06/1959:7
Wed to John J. McCarthy, 09/03/1959:11
Chipman, Walter
Local baseball team from 1905 (p), 09/24/1959:12
Chisholm, J. Elmer
Recent patient pays tribute to St. Luke's (l), 06/23/1955:12
Chisholm, Jean
David Teague knocked from bike by motorist Chisholm, 08/06/1959:1
Chisholm, Jean Bernabeo
Son born, 07/10/1958:5
Chisholm, Norman J.
Engaged to Jean Bernabeo (p), 01/03/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 08/15/1957:5
Wed to Jean Bernabeo, 08/29/1957:7
Wedding described, 08/29/1957:9
Son born, 07/10/1958:5
Chiuppi, Alexander
Son born, 01/06/1955:5
Chiuppi, Jeanette
Files marriage intentions, 10/13/1955:5
Chiuppi, Lena Varone
Son born, 01/06/1955:5
Chiuppi, Mrs Alex
Emblem Club holds installation of officers (p), 04/09/1959:1
Chiuppi, Natalie Guilford
Son born, 09/15/1955:5, 11/29/1956:5(7)
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Chiuppi, Patsy. see also The Three Knights
Son born, 09/15/1955:5, 11/29/1956:5(7)
Chiuppi, Peter
Doors and windows (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Cholmondeley, Norma
Injured in crash when Covel's auto blows tire, 08/16/1956:1
Chouinard, Lorraine
New MHS teacher, 07/14/1955:4
Chouinard, Mrs Maurice
Resides in Los Angeles, CA, 07/26/1956:3
Resides in Buena Park, CA, 08/01/1957:10
Chouinard, Omer
Obituary, 01/26/1956:2
Los Angeles, CA man dies at age 61, 01/26/1956:7
Chrisimos, George
Injured in crash on Bedford St, 12/29/1955:1
Christian Scientists
Reading room at 495 Center St (ad), 10/04/1956:11
Christian Society of Middleboro
Heirs and representatives file land claim for Mullien Hill Meeting
House, 03/08/1956:2
Christine (Mr)
Couple moves to South Middleboro from North Dakota, 02/06/1958:7
Christmas. see also Community Christmas Fund
Lighted manger scene at Town House inspires devotion, 12/08/1955:1
Santa arrives in Middleboro, 12/08/1955:1
Francis Schlater urges festival of Christmas lights (l), 12/08/1955:9
Ryder, Shaw, and MacAllister sell Christmas trees at the Four Corners,
12/08/1955:11
Decoration committee plans new display, 06/07/1956:1
Carolers at holiday display (p), 12/13/1956:1
Carols sung at community display, 12/13/1956:1
Middleboro center bright with lights for holiday, 12/05/1957:1
Santa on duty at "office" on Center St, 12/12/1957:1
Guard needed for display at Town Hall, 12/19/1957:1
Town display opens with carol singing (p), 12/19/1957:1
Rev Shea praises Town Hall Christmas display (l), 12/19/1957:9
Rev Schlater thanks Merchants Association for Christmas cheer (l),
12/26/1957:3
Wind storm wreaks havoc on outdoor display, 01/02/1958:1
Decoration committee thanks owner of sheep, 01/09/1958:1
Town prepares for decorations, 11/20/1958:1
Carolers open holiday display at Town House, 12/04/1958:5
Santa's timetable for Middleboro, 12/11/1958:1
Shopping habits of Middleboro males (p), 12/18/1958:1
Youngsters keep Santa busy at headquarters (p), 12/25/1958:1
Local churches give programs (p), 12/25/1958:5
Home of Joseph Piasecki wins lighting display contest (p),
01/01/1959:1
Retail Merchants acknowledge assistance with displays, 02/05/1959:1
MHS industrial arts students pre-fabricated Christmas display shelter,
11/19/1959:1
Parking limited for Santa parade, 12/03/1959:1
Merchants turn on holiday lighting (p), 12/10/1959:1
Omission of MHS band in parade explained, 12/10/1959:1
Thousands attend parade (p), 12/10/1959:1
Billy Houlihan, Christmas trees for sale (ad), 12/10/1959:4
Holiday lights target of continued vandalism, 12/17/1959:1
Manger scene on lawn of First Congregational, 12/17/1959:1
Young carolers lead by Mrs Norman Guidaboni (p), 12/24/1959:1
Bulb thieves to pay $6.03 each for "fun," 12/31/1959:1
Christofori, Elizabeth Cummings
Daughter born, 11/14/1957:8
Christofori, Lawrence
Daughter born, 11/14/1957:8
Christopulos, Christ C.
Wed to Phyllis E. Thornhill, 08/22/1957:3
Chroskowski, Francis L.
Couple purchases Wareham St home from Eldon Carver, 05/01/1958:2
Chuckran, Samuel
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Chuck's Drive In
Rte 28 (ad), 05/19/1955:5
Chuippi, Peter
Lakeville Aluminum Co. (ad), 05/23/1957:5
Churbuck, Barbara F.
Student teacher appointed to permanent positions, 11/15/1956:8
New member of school faculty introduced, 09/19/1957:2
School Street School teacher receives Master's degree in Education,
08/27/1959:1
Churbuck, Elizabeth Ann
Wed to William Theodore Lewis, Jr., 09/17/1959:8
Churbuck, Florence K.
West Side School teacher receives Master's degree in Education,
08/27/1959:1
Churbuck, Fred F.
Obituary (p), 10/16/1958:6
Dies at age 89, 10/16/1958:11
Petition for probate of will, 11/20/1958:3
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Churbuck, James
Broken ankle healing nicely, 06/14/1956:7
Injured in accident in Providence, 05/29/1958:1
Churbuck, James F.
Lands 44-lb. striped bass (p), 07/07/1955:1
No injuries in Christmas Day mishap on Wood St, 12/29/1955:8
Eligible to attend college under sponsorship of U.S. Navy, 02/07/1957:5
Accepted at Brown University, 05/09/1957:5
Accepted for NROTC (p), 08/22/1957:1
Churbuck, Lewis
Resides in St. Petersburg, FL, 02/09/1956:11
Churbuck, Lewis M.
Resides in Chicago, IL, 12/15/1955:13
Chicago couple married 25 years, 05/01/1958:5
Churbuck, Marshall
Attends Tabor Academy, 06/14/1956:3
Churbuck, Mrs Forrest S.
Four sons attend 80th birthday celebration, 05/08/1958:1
Churbuck, Mrs Percy
Simple operation restores hearing, 05/16/1957:1
Churbuck, Mrs P.F.
Mother dies in Maryland, 06/02/1955:2
Churbuck, Percy F.
Judge dismisses larceny charge against Silvia, 01/12/1956:7
Family escapes injury in Rte 28 mishap, 05/31/1956:7
Tidewater Oil has option on Jackson St property, 04/18/1957:1
And Mrs Myles Alden drop option for gas station site, 07/25/1957:7
Family moves to Gray Gables in Buzzards Bay, 09/12/1957:11
Couple leaves for Worlds Fair in Brussels, 06/26/1958:11
Couple describes European trip, 07/31/1958:1
Churbuck, P.F.
Income tax consultant, 75 North Main St (ad), 02/16/1956:12
Notice of new office hours (ad), 09/12/1957:9
Church at the Green. see First Congregational Church
Church Coal Co.
Established 1864 (ad), 11/06/1958:10
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Two ministers make residence here (p), 10/17/1957:1
Church of Our Saviour
Officers report at annual parish meeting, 01/13/1955:5
Lawrence Nyberg accepts call to return, 01/20/1955:1
What Do You Want ? (Philip C. Douglas), 01/27/1955:5
Rector Philip Douglas tendered farewell, 02/03/1955:1
Parish Aid Society sponsors lecture by Carl DeSuze, 04/28/1955:9
Hosts baccalaureate service for MHS seniors (p), 06/16/1955:1
Parish Aid holds annual meeting, 06/23/1955:6
Lawrence Nyberg instituted as rector, 09/29/1955:1
Maddigan, Jr. and Gordon certified as lay readers, 12/01/1955:1
Young people enact living creche scene (p), 12/29/1955:1
Holds annual meeting, 01/12/1956:7
Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New Hampshire (p),
03/01/1956:1
"The Lamplighter" gives short history of Middleboro churches,
05/24/1956:10
Holds annual meeting, 01/10/1957:1
Elizabeth Petzold and four sons arrive from Poland (p), 01/24/1957:1
Modern lighting system enhances architecture, 01/24/1957:6
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Church of Our Saviour continued
Church dresses for the Easter occasion (p), 04/25/1957:1
Annual reports heard, officers appointed, 01/16/1958:4
Parish Aid holds annual meeting, 06/19/1958:8
Holds annual meeting, 01/15/1959:1
Holds confirmation service, 01/22/1959:5
Churches. see also Middleboro Ministers' Association; names of specific
churches
"The Lamplighter" gives short history of Middleboro churches,
05/24/1956:10
Seventh Day Adventist pastor Willis Graves expresses views on Sunday
laws, 12/31/1959:1
Churchill, Chester B.
To receive 1954 income tax refund, 08/25/1955:5
Churchill, Chester Burgess
Dies at age 72, 02/17/1955:4
Obituary, 02/17/1955:4
Churchill, Chet
Odd Fellows baseball team in 1912 (p), 10/29/1959:12
Middleboro Mercantile League basketball champs of 1933 (p),
12/03/1959:8
Churchill, Clarence
Couple married 25 years, 06/23/1955:10
Churchill, Clarence T.
Loses three toes to mower, 06/05/1958:1
Churchill, Ella Rounsville
Obituary, 10/04/1956:2
Dies at age 73, 10/04/1956:5
Churchill, Frank
Early Maxim Motor Co. Combination 2 fire truck (p), 05/21/1959:12
Churchill, Helen Mosier
Son born, 01/27/1955:4
Churchill, John
Son born, 01/27/1955:4
Churchill, John V.
Roofing and sidewalks (ad), 06/30/1955:10
Churchill, Luther
Parent writes tribute (l), 01/29/1959:6
A cappella choir prepares for annual concert (p), 03/26/1959:1
Retired music supervisor dedicated life to teaching music (p),
05/21/1959:1
Friends fete Middleboro's "Music Man" (p), 05/28/1959:1
Churchill, Minnie E.
Dies in Pembroke, 12/10/1959:13
Churchill, Mrs Luther
Friends fete Middleboro's "Music Man" (p), 05/28/1959:1
Churchill, Shirley
Resides in Worcester, 06/30/1955:2
Barely escapes electrocution, 08/11/1955:1
Churchill, Shirley Ann
Wed to John M. Lappin, Jr., 08/15/1957:1
Churchill, Theodore
Couple resides in Tucson, AZ, 01/24/1957:7
Churchill, Theodore C.
Resigns from Water Department, 03/29/1956:1
Churchill, Thomas
Friends fete Middleboro's "Music Man" (p), 05/28/1959:1
Cincotta, Aldo
Engaged to Judith Andrews Trull, 03/06/1958:1
Wedding described, 05/08/1958:5
Daughter born, 09/03/1959:11
Cincotta, Judith Andrews
Daughter born, 09/03/1959:11
Cincotta, Mrs Aldo
Family resides in Lanikai, Hawaii, 04/02/1959:11
Cinematron Club. see Rock Cinematron Club
Citizenship
Three Middleboro women become U.S. citizens, 12/13/1956:5
Civil Defense
Wanted, auxiliary police (ad), 02/16/1956:9
Director Kenneth Keedwell resigns, 04/26/1956:1
Clayton Thomas named new director, 05/03/1956:1
Clayton Thomas supervisor of Ground Observer Corps, 05/10/1956:1
Auxiliary police to be organized, 05/17/1956:1
Civil Defense continued
Eighteen sworn in as auxiliary police, 06/21/1956:2
Auxiliary police force organized, 08/09/1956:6
Air raid signals reactivated, 08/16/1956:1
Air raid instructions (ad), 08/23/1956:2
Wardens organized, 08/30/1956:5
Eleven more members join, 09/06/1956:5
Director Thomas praised by selectmen, 10/18/1956:1
Paul Weaver completes state course, 11/15/1956:12
Maxim Motor Co. donates truck body, 11/29/1956:1
Ham radio operators organize (p), 12/06/1956:1
Twenty-seven members Red Cross certified, 12/20/1956:8
Director asks for space in Town House, 01/10/1957:1
Benjamin Mackiewicz named aide, 01/31/1957:1
Ground Observer Corps post activated here, 01/31/1957:1
Annual report, 01/31/1957:7
Clarence Hayward named assistant administrative officer, 02/07/1957:1
Conducts two-way radio test with airplane, 02/14/1957:4
Must organized medical unit, issues appeal, 03/07/1957:9
Bertha DeLong named to head nurses, 03/21/1957:1
Organizes medical corps here, 03/28/1957:9
Thomas thanks all civil defense workers in wake of fires (l),
05/16/1957:6
Director Thomas asks for additional funds, 05/23/1957:1
Mrs Harold Hall named chief welfare agent, 05/30/1957:1
Local group takes part in biggest exercise, 05/30/1957:8
Given three rooms in basement of Town Hall for operations,
06/06/1957:1
Organizes welfare service, 06/13/1957:4
Radiomen aid in filling standpipe, 08/08/1957:1
Radio center set up at Town Hall (p), 10/31/1957:1
Conducts test for disaster radio teams, 03/06/1958:1
Disaster course completed, mock drill planned, 05/08/1958:1
Clayton Thomas resigns as director, 05/29/1958:1
Department heads meet, 07/03/1958:6
CD Auxiliary Police commended for free service (p), 07/17/1958:4
Paul Stiga named new civil defense director (p), 07/31/1958:1
Mrs Harold Hall submits complete department review, 08/21/1958:3
Director Paul Stiga makes statement, 08/21/1958:10
Capeway Rovers race proceeds to buy coats for civil defense (p),
09/25/1958:6
Middleboro may be chosen as site for CD hospital, 01/22/1959:1
Town saves $5,150 by buying government surplus generator,
01/29/1959:1
Deputy director of protests plan to omit generator purchase from town
warrant (l) (Kathryn, Hall), 01/29/1959:6
Lakeville director Norman Butterworth resigns, 04/16/1959:7
Kathryn Hall resigns as deputy director (l), 04/23/1959:1
Emil Gerrior appointed director for Lakeville, 06/04/1959:8
Receives complete disaster field hospital, 06/18/1959:2
Civil War, 1861-1865
Militia encampment at Camp Joe Hooker (p), 10/02/1958:12
History of town hall monument (p), 03/26/1959:12
Estate of Dura Weston donates Civil War papers to historical society,
08/20/1959:1
Claflin, Leigh
Daughter born, 05/15/1958:11
Claflin, Mary Wickham
Daughter born, 05/15/1958:11
The Clambake
Now open on Rte 28 (ad), 07/14/1955:3
Clapp, Elmer H.
Petition for license to sell real estate, 06/21/1956:11
Clark, Alice L. Moranville
Son born, 09/10/1959:9
Clark, Avis
Engaged to James Clark, 09/03/1959:11
Clark, Avis E.
Engaged to James Emery West, 08/20/1959:11
Files marriage intentions, 08/27/1959:7
Wed to James E. West, 09/10/1959:9
Clark, Avis Elsie
Wedding described, 09/10/1959:4
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Clark, Charles
Family resides in Portsmouth, NH, 12/26/1957:5
Middleboro Band pictured on Nickerson St about 1905 (ad),
08/28/1958:12
Clark, Charles B.
Engaged to Alice L. Moranville, 03/01/1956:9
Enlists in U.S. Air Force, 11/22/1956:3
Files marriage intentions, 01/03/1957:5
Completes basic training, 01/10/1957:10
Wed to Alice L. Moranville, 01/17/1957:5
Wedding described, 01/17/1957:10
Airman 3rd Class graduates from surveying course, 04/18/1957:13
Son born, 09/10/1959:9
Clark, Charles B., Jr.
Born to Charles B. and Alice L. Moranville, 09/10/1959:9
Clark, Clinton E.
Writes article for Electronic Experimenter's Handbook, 03/28/1957:5
New reporter starts at Gazette, 07/25/1957:1
Webster St couple married 25 years, 09/18/1958:6
Clark, David
Arranges Hit Parade sets for television, 03/08/1956:6
Clark, Edith G.
Charged with drunk driving, 07/24/1958:6
Appeals court findings in drunk driving case, 08/21/1958:5
Pays fine of $75, 09/11/1958:5
Clark, Edward E.
Receives law degree from Harvard University, 06/20/1957:1
Engaged to Dale Gaston, 01/30/1958:3
Bride pictured (p), 07/03/1958:3
Clark, Edward Emerson
Engaged to Dale Gaston, 12/26/1957:1
Wedding described, 06/26/1958:2
Clark, Eunice J.
Foreclosure notice, 06/05/1958:12
Clark, Fletcher
Robert Cushing takes over Stetson & Clark insurance business,
10/13/1955:1
Clark, Fletcher, 3rd
Family resides in Northampton, 12/26/1957:5
Clark, Fletcher, Jr.
History of local Legion post (p), 05/26/1955:9
Gazette prints biographies of local candidates, 12/27/1956:8
Elected vice-president of WW I group, 05/29/1958:6
East Grove St couple married 40 years, 10/02/1958:1
Peirce Block custodian George Bump celebrates 80th birthday (p),
08/06/1959:1
Veterans' Day parade marshal (p), 11/19/1959:1
Clark, George
Attends Northeast Broadcasting School, 09/27/1956:7
Clark, George E.
Completes four-year Naval enlistment, 05/31/1956:2
Engaged to Judith A. Maranville, 06/05/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 05/21/1959:11
Wedding described (p), 05/28/1959:7
Wed to Judith Ann Maranville, 05/28/1959:11
YMCA forms chess club (p), 10/01/1959:5
Clark, H.A.
Superintendent of Lakeville Sanatorium (p), 05/05/1955:1
Clark, Harold R.
Obituary, 03/19/1959:5
Clark, Harry
South Shore Antique Car Club provides rides around sanatorium
grounds (p), 06/05/1958:14
Clark, Harry A.
Retires from sanatorium, 10/09/1958:1
Clark, James
Engaged to Avis Clark, 09/03/1959:11
Clark, James W.
Enlists in U.S. Air Force, 10/30/1958:8
Airman assigned to Vandenberg AFB, CA (p), 01/29/1959:7
Clark, Janet
Freshman at University of Massachusetts, 09/11/1958:6
Clark, Janice
Interviewed for school column, 03/19/1959:2
Clark, Jennie F.
Widow of Aubrey J. dies at age 69, 08/16/1956:5
Obituary, 08/16/1956:9
Clark, Linda
New MHS student comes from Oceanside, CA, 09/25/1958:7
Clark, Marguerite Swift
East Grove St couple married 40 years, 10/02/1958:1
Clark, Mary
Old apprenticing contracts donated to historical society, 11/03/1955:2
Clark, Mrs Fletcher, Jr.
Cabot Club observes President's Day (p), 10/29/1959:1
Clark, Myra Allen
Attends nurses' council in Rome, Italy, 06/27/1957:1
Clark, Noah
Cap's Day Camp campers revive Indian lore (p), 07/23/1959:2
Clark, Norman M.
Master Sergeant transfers to Hawaii, 02/05/1959:7
Clark, "Pinky"
Wins top honors at Weymouth Fair (p), 08/27/1959:1
Seeks help at MHS new guidance library (p), 12/03/1959:1
Clark, Rachel
Old apprenticing contracts donated to historical society, 11/03/1955:2
Clark, Richard
Son born, 03/24/1955:6, 07/05/1956:5
IBM trainee in Kingston, NY, 02/27/1958:8
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Son born, 12/18/1958:7
Clark, Richard L.
Completes course in IBM military products, 01/29/1959:7
Foreclosure notice, 02/05/1959:2
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 03/26/1959:7
Clark, Richmond S.
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Clark, Robert. see also Middleboro Laundry
Walnut St couple married 40 years, 05/15/1958:1
Clark, Robert A.
Lakeville, Raynham, and Middleboro Republican town committees
meet here (p), 11/10/1955:1
Clark, Robert A., Jr.
Clark and Chilcot collide on North St, 03/12/1959:4
Clark, Robert Atwood
Obituary, 03/17/1955:3
Husband of Lillian Beckman dies at age 66, 03/17/1955:4
Clark, Roger
MHS students prepare for art exhibit (p), 06/02/1955:1
Attends New England School of Art, 09/27/1956:7
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
Illustrates Durant's tales of rest home (i), 01/08/1959:1
Clark, Roger A.
Supervises art class at playground's Kiddie Korner (p), 07/24/1958:10
Clark, Ruth S.
Foreclosure notice, 02/05/1959:2
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 03/26/1959:7
Clark, Ruth Sampson
Son born, 03/24/1955:6, 07/05/1956:5, 12/18/1958:7
Clark, Shirlie C.
Clark, Fuller, and Brackett recall history of Mad Mare's Neck section,
09/01/1955:1
Clark, Stella
Wedding described, 12/26/1957:1
Clark, Stella M.
Wed to Fred Lang, 01/02/1958:5
Clark, Walter A.D.
Husband of Stella M. Egan dies at age 76, 06/02/1955:4
Obituary, 06/02/1955:4
Clark, Warren W.
Foreclosure notice, 06/05/1958:12
Clark, Wayne Arthur
Wedding described, 09/15/1955:3
Clark, Winthrop H.
Rolling vehicle hits parked car on Center St, 12/13/1956:10
Sheriff's sale of real estate, 08/27/1959:9, 10/01/1959:4
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Clark & Iseminger
Mrs W. Wallace Kelley works part time in office, 02/10/1955:11
Clarke, Carolina Ortiz
Daughter born, 09/12/1957:7
Clarke, Virginia
Files marriage intentions, 05/02/1957:7
Clarke, Watecee
Files marriage intentions, 06/07/1956:5
Wed to Carolina Ortiz, 06/28/1956:3
Wedding described (p), 07/12/1956:2
Daughter born, 09/12/1957:7
Clarkson, Norman W.
New manager at local office of Beneficial Finance Co., 10/03/1957:11
Claussen, Carolyn Braley
Son born, 05/26/1955:6
Claussen, Mrs Robert
Resides in Georgetown, KY, 02/20/1958:12
Claussen, Robert
Son born, 05/26/1955:6
Cleaning Services
Leonard Cleaning Service (ad), 01/13/1955:9
John W. Halahan & Son, Halsil Products Co., 19 Jackson St (ad),
07/28/1955:16
Jim Whalen will do your spring cleaning (ad), 03/15/1956:2
Clear Pond
Lakeville wants return of pond for public park, 12/01/1955:1
Keith and Worrall to aid new bill, 12/15/1955:1
Bill to return pond to Lakeville now on its way, 03/29/1956:10
Governor signs act, 05/10/1956:6
Special Lakeville town meeting to act on Clear Pond acceptance,
07/05/1956:1
In preparation for development, committee named, 07/19/1956:5
Closed to swimmers for season, 07/26/1956:1
Recreation Committee formed, 08/09/1956:1
Recreation Committee holds open forum, 12/13/1956:8
Area cleared for improvements, 06/20/1957:7
Park opening draws large crowds, 07/03/1958:1
Lakeville authorities close wharf at park, 07/30/1959:5
Cleary, Betty Ann Guidaboni
Son born, 07/04/1957:5
Cleary, Emily Bumpus
Wed to Arthur J. Santos, 01/15/1959:6, 01/15/1959:11
Cleary, Steven William
Born to William F. and Betty Ann Guidaboni, 07/04/1957:5
Cleary, William F.
Son born, 07/04/1957:5
Cleary, William, Jr.
Wed to Elizabeth Guidoboni, 09/01/1955:4
Cleaveland, Norman C., Jr.
Travellers Fare (aka Hell's Blazes) property sold to Connecticut man,
04/23/1959:7
Cleaves, George A.
Fined $75 for drunk driving, 06/02/1955:7
Cleaves, George Andrew
Son born, 02/12/1959:11
Cleaves, Jeanette Shirley Bissonnette
Son born, 02/12/1959:11
Clegg, Janet Lois
Wed to Arthur Thorpe, Jr., 10/30/1958:7
Clergy. see also Middleboro Ministers' Association
Irving Pierce, non-sectarian lay preacher and personal evangelist (ad),
03/03/1955:5
Cleveland, Betty Ann
Cleveland and Brooks collide at Oak and High St, 10/09/1958:4
Cleveland, Herbert
Engaged to Betty Ann Jefferson, 05/16/1957:8
Files marriage intentions, 06/20/1957:11
Cleveland, Herbert L.
Engaged to Betty Ann Jefferson, 01/17/1957:1
Cleveland, Mary L.D.
Petition for probate of will, 05/02/1957:12
Dedication of American Revolution boulder, 1915 (p), 07/17/1958:8
Cleveland, Mary Louise
Widow of Edward H. dies at age 85, 04/18/1957:6
Obituary, 04/18/1957:12
Cleverly, Harold T.
Special election to fill vacant selectman's seat (p), 04/09/1959:1
Vote for selectman (ad) (p), 04/09/1959:11
Cleverly, H.T. see H.T. Cleverly & Son
Cleverly, Steven
Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1
Cleverly, Thomas
Merchants turn on holiday lighting (p), 12/10/1959:1
Cleverly, Thomas F.
Mattapoisett Power Squadron provides training for local boaters (p),
09/03/1959:5
Cleverly, Tom. see H.T. Cleverly & Son
Cleverly Market. see H.T. Cleverly & Son
Clifford, Arthur
Demonstrates copper tooling in YMCA craft course (p), 10/03/1957:12
Cline, Howard A.
Obituary, 11/08/1956:9
Cline, Lucy
Obituary, 04/21/1955:10
Cline, Wesley M.
Completes course for motor officers in Germany, 10/11/1956:9
Closuit, Alfred
Daughter born, 08/08/1957:5, 05/07/1959:11
Closuit, Boksoon An
Daughter born, 08/08/1957:5
Closuit, Boksoon Ann
Daughter born, 05/07/1959:11
Closuit, Paul
Daughter born, 12/04/1958:7
Closuit, Paul E.
Returns to duties in Weisbaden, Germany, 08/04/1955:10
Closuit, Thelma Colemere
Daughter born, 12/04/1958:7
Clothing
Junior Cabot Club sponsors Fashion Parade, 03/24/1955:1
Sacred Heart Church hosts Fashion Frolics of 1956, 01/26/1956:1
Junior Cabot Club presents fashion show, raises money for playground
equipment, 04/18/1957:11
Fashions are featured at St. Luke's Hospital Club pop concert,
05/02/1957:1
Junior Cabot Club show has latest trends (p), 05/15/1958:1
Junior Cabot Club show features spring fashions, 03/12/1959:14
Clothing Stores. see also Department Stores; Eleanor's Dress Shop;
Matsam; Middleboro Clothing Co.
Faietti Fashion Shoppe (ad), 01/06/1955:3
Charlton's to locate on North Main St, 01/13/1955:1
Charlton's, 40 Pearl St (ad), 01/13/1955:4
Kay's Thrift Shop (ad), 01/13/1955:4
Dorothy Ann Shop, 37 Center St (ad), 01/20/1955:2
The Mademoiselle Shop, 18 South Main St (ad), 01/20/1955:8
Charlton's grand opening at new 15 North Main St location (ad),
02/03/1955:2
Shoplifting trio invades Dorothy Ann Shop and Faietti Fashion Shoppe,
03/24/1955:1
The Mademoiselle Shop, 15th anniversary (ad), 04/28/1955:11
McQuade's Clothes Shop (ad), 06/09/1955:5
Martenson's, 260 Center St (ad), 07/21/1955:9
Dorothy Ann Shop, removal sale (ad), 10/20/1955:5
The Mademoiselle Shop, selling out stock (ad), 05/17/1956:6
The Mademoiselle Shop closing May 29th (ad), 05/24/1956:13
Martenson's, new modern store under construction (ad), 07/26/1956:6
Cartoon boosts Middleboro retail (i), 11/01/1956:15, 02/14/1957:7
Martenson's, 10th anniversary sale (ad), 09/19/1957:6
Walton's, used clothing, 596 Plymouth St (ad), 11/21/1957:12
Faietti Fashion Shop moves next door to slightly smaller quarters,
01/09/1958:1
Charlton's closing store in Middleboro (ad), 01/09/1958:7
Martenson's, men and boy's clothing from McGregor and Manhattan
companies (ad), 03/27/1958:4
Twenty-foot addition under construction at Faietti Fashion Shop,
04/17/1958:5
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Clothing Stores continued
Elin Rosen agent for Spencer corsets, 14 Washburn St (ad),
08/07/1958:5
Elin Rosen, Spencer girdles and bras (ad), 05/28/1959:5
Clough, Everett
High school baseball squad from 1910 (p), 10/03/1957:12
MHS 1912 baseball team that beat Brockton in no-hit, no-run game (p),
07/10/1958:10
Middleboro High plays alumni in football circa 1913 (p), 10/08/1959:8
Cloutier, Marie Louise
Obituary, 08/30/1956:2
Wife of Alexandre dies at age 71, 08/30/1956:6
Club Cape Codder
Set to re-open June 10th (ad), 06/02/1955:10
Clyde S. Thomas, Inc.
Insurance, 7 Rock St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Expands life and accident department with addition of Clyde Thomas,
Jr. (ad), 03/10/1955:5
Now offers estate planning (p), 03/10/1955:6
Special insurance for vacationers, 01/12/1956:10
Complete insurance protection (p), 06/07/1956:10
See Thomas for insurance that insures (p), 10/04/1956:10
Package policies offer protection, 01/10/1957:7
For all your policies, 05/16/1957:10
See Thomas for protection against loss (p), 09/12/1957:10
Package policies offer protection, 01/09/1958:10
Has new health coverage (p), 06/05/1958:10
Offers many services, 06/19/1958:10
Coal. see also R.D. Kelley Coal Co.
Town solicits for bids (ad), 10/13/1955:3
Nothing taken in break-in at J.L. Jenney Coal Co., 03/28/1957:1
Jenney president Henry Smith honored by Shell Oil Co., 12/05/1957:7
Church Coal Co. established 1864 (ad), 11/06/1958:10
Cobb, Allen
Daughter born, 08/18/1955:4, 12/13/1956:5
Cobb, Charles Richmond
Dies at age 63, 11/17/1955:5
Obituary, 11/17/1955:7
Cobb, Dolores Hebert
Son born, 12/10/1959:7
Cobb, Doris Tubman
Daughter born, 09/04/1958:5
Cobb, Frederick C.
Tax collector's notice, 03/07/1957:2
Cobb, Hope T.
Petition for probate of will, 12/15/1955:6
Cobb, Hope Tinkham
Obituary, 11/24/1955:4
Widow of Alanson F. dies at age 69, 11/24/1955:5
Cobb, Irene Gaudette
Daughter born, 08/18/1955:4, 12/13/1956:5
Cobb, Lyman
New polio case reported, 09/01/1955:1
Polio patient transferred to sanatorium, 11/24/1955:1
Transferred to sanatorium, 12/08/1955:2
Cobb, Marion
Motorist pins two men between cars on Bedford St, 12/13/1956:1
Cobb, Mrs Charles R.
Moves to Rock St, 05/10/1956:12
Sells Wareham St home to Joseph Byrne, Jr., 05/31/1956:10
Cobb, Paul
Daughter born, 09/04/1958:5
Cobb, Wallace
Son born, 12/10/1959:7
Cobbet, Betty Ann
New MHS student comes from Rockland, 10/09/1958:6
Cobbett, Mary
Brother dies in Taunton, 08/02/1956:3
Coburn, Bob
Brockton native establishes photo finishing business in Middleboro (p),
07/07/1955:9
And Ferdinand LeBlanc build kayaks (p), 02/02/1956:2
Sailing canoe fares well in open sea (p), 08/13/1959:8
Coburn, Frank L.
Obituary, 12/31/1959:2
Brockton man dies at age 80, 12/31/1959:5
Coburn, Margaret
MHS student gets Senator John Kennedy's autograph (p), 10/16/1958:1
Coburn, Robert
Files marriage intentions, 11/10/1955:7
Wed to Frances Poirier, 11/17/1955:5
Appointed Sealer of Weights and Measures, 10/22/1959:1
Cochran, Ann
Engaged to Robert DiPalma, 01/22/1959:4
Cochran, Geneva Anne
Engaged to Robert Francis DiPalma (p), 01/15/1959:8
Wedding described, 03/19/1959:3
Cody, Edward J.
Foreclosure notice, 09/03/1959:5
Cody, John A.
Obituary, 07/16/1959:3
Dies at age 84, 07/16/1959:8
Coe, Jean Alice
Wed to Jack Oades, 08/01/1957:4
Coe, Robert
Callan and Coe unhurt after crash in Plymouth; car demolished,
01/20/1955:1
Coe, Walter
Discharged from U.S. Army, 12/15/1955:2
Plymouth Shoe Co. men's softball league winner (p), 08/20/1959:6
Coe, Walter, 3rd
Wed to Patricia Michael, 10/30/1958:7
Coe, Walter M., 3rd
Engaged to Patricia Michael, 12/05/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 10/16/1958:11
Wedding described, 10/30/1958:3
Coelho, Arnold
Daughter born, 05/08/1958:11
Coelho, Arnold, Jr.
Engaged to Dorothy Wall, 09/27/1956:1
Coelho, Arnold M., Jr.
Wed to Dorothy L. Wall, 07/11/1957:5
Wedding described, 07/18/1957:11
Coelho, Dorothy Wall
Daughter born, 05/08/1958:11
Coelho, Rachel
Eagles' Auxiliary seats new officers (p), 06/05/1958:1
The Coffee Shop
Now open, formerly Eddie's Restaurant (ad), 12/31/1959:5
Coffin, Arthur R.
Obituary, 04/23/1959:5
Dies at age 83, 04/23/1959:9
Petition for probate of will, 05/07/1959:2
Coffin, Claire
Wed to Samuel D'Angelo, 11/12/1959:5
Coffin, Eileen
Engaged to William Gomes (p), 01/27/1955:1
Coffin, Eileen F.
Files marriage intentions, 09/13/1956:5
Coffin, Elroy H.
Wed to Gertrude M. Benson Coffin, 06/27/1957:7
Coffin, Gertrude M. Benson
Wed to Elroy H. Coffin, 06/27/1957:7
Coffin, Howard Aldridge
Obituary, 03/01/1956:1
Colchester, Flora Berry
Obituary, 07/07/1955:3
Wife of Arthur E. dies at age 62, 07/07/1955:4
Cole, Bruce
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Six-year-old wins horse show prize, 07/03/1958:1
Cole, Cecilia L.
Petition for probate of will, 07/21/1955:6
Cole, Del
"Royal Commander" reserve champion at South Shore horse show,
06/11/1959:5
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Cole, Erma C.
Petition for administration of estate, 05/21/1959:12
Cole, Josephine
Family reunion held here, 08/13/1959:8
Cole, Louis
Reappointed reemployment rights advisor for the area, 08/18/1955:1
Cole, Louis A.
Veteran's Agent asks preference for town vets (l), 05/26/1955:1
Lakeville, Raynham, and Middleboro Republican town committees
meet here (p), 11/10/1955:1
Cited for work with selective service system by President Eisenhower,
05/03/1956:1
Resigns as veterans' service agent, 07/02/1959:1
Cole, Lura
MHS varsity field hockey team wins final game (p), 12/05/1957:2
In nurse's training at Brockton Hospital, 10/02/1958:11
Cole, Lura F.
Received into membership at North Middleboro Congregational,
04/10/1958:5
Cole, Norma
Resides in Boston, 01/20/1955:8
Wed to Salvator Attardi, 06/07/1956:9
Cole, Patricia
Engaged to Robert Durfee, 04/16/1959:11
Cole, Patricia R.
Wed to Robert W. Durfee, 05/28/1959:11
Wedding described (p), 06/04/1959:7
Cole, Patricia Ruth
Engaged to Robert William Durfee (p), 07/17/1958:1
Cole, Phillip S.
Obituary, 10/17/1957:7
Coleman, Grace Cummings
Son born, 12/08/1955:7
Daughter born, 08/06/1959:7
Coleman, John David
Petition for license to sell real estate, 09/29/1955:4
Administratrix presents account of estate, 10/18/1956:3
Coleman, Mrs H.
Mrs Ayotte sells Queen's Ranch to Mrs H. Coleman of Foxboro,
10/04/1956:1
Coleman, Raymond William
Files marriage intentions, 01/29/1959:11
Coleman, Sidney
Son born, 12/08/1955:7
Daughter born, 08/06/1959:7
Collectors and Collecting
Sumner Hinds' coin collection donated to Historical Association,
10/20/1955:2
Howard Mann collects newspaper mastheads (p), 09/05/1957:8
James Sullivan has world-wide collection of curios (p), 02/06/1958:8
YMCA sponsors Stamp Club (p), 11/05/1959:3
Collett, Florence Chamberlain
Son born, 02/24/1955:4, 03/12/1959:7
Collett, Wilbur
Son born, 02/24/1955:4, 03/12/1959:7
Colletti, Richard K.
Private 1st Class with 12th Marines at Camp McNair, Japan,
04/07/1955:4
Collins, Everett
Employed with John Hancock Insurance Co., 07/14/1955:2
Collins, Everett E.
Accepts position with Brown and Bigelow Remembrance Advertising
Co. in Providence, 05/30/1957:10
Collins, Michael. see Collins Auto Service
Collins Auto Service
51 East Main St (ad), 03/24/1955:12
Complete auto service (p), 09/05/1957:10
Offers complete auto service (p), 01/02/1958:6
Collyer, Mrs Robert
Resides in Newark, DE, 12/10/1959:7
Colonial Brass Co.
Foundry labor wanted (ad), 05/31/1956:2
Foundry cinders for sale (ad), 05/09/1957:5
Colonial Brass Co. continued
George Soper not guilty of stealing metal from Colonial Brass Co.,
06/13/1957:4
Wanted: foundry labor (ad), 10/29/1959:4
Colonial Cottage Nursing Home
98 South Main St (ad), 05/22/1958:6
Changes ownership, 02/12/1959:8
Colson, Herbert L.
Files marriage intentions, 11/12/1959:11
Colson, Mary
Motorist killed instantly by Buddliner at Rock (p), 12/11/1958:1
Colucci, Leonard J.
Completes basic training at Parris Island, SC (p), 12/18/1958:1
Marine promoted to Private 1st Class, 04/02/1959:9
Columbo, Armand
Named teacher-coach at Braintree high school, 06/02/1955:2
Columbus Day
Merchants' association issues statement on holiday hours, 10/10/1957:1
Honor Society girls set out flags, 10/16/1958:1
Colvin, Barbara Jean
Born to Charles and Roberta Lou Dodd, 10/09/1958:7
Colvin, Charles
Daughter born, 10/09/1958:7
Colvin, Nellie P.
Petition for administration of estate, 11/10/1955:10
Petition for license to sell real estate, 11/28/1957:5
Colvin, Patricia
Enters Truesdale Hospital School of Nursing, 09/13/1956:2
Colvin, Priscilla
Capping ceremony held at Truesdale Hospital, 02/21/1957:9
Colvin, Priscilla Gertrude
Engaged to Norman Sterling Boudreau, 09/19/1957:1
Colvin, Roberta J.
Engaged to Charles Allen Perry, 04/28/1955:9
Files marriage intentions, 05/26/1955:6
Wed to Charles Perry, 06/02/1955:4
Wedding described, 06/02/1955:5
Colvin, Roberta Lou Dodd
Daughter born, 10/09/1958:7
Coman, William E.
Former resident dies in Brockton, 07/23/1959:6
Combra, Eleanor Ruprecht
Son born, 03/01/1956:5
Combra, Manuel
Two kitchen fires at Plymouth St home, 01/27/1955:1
Son born, 03/01/1956:5
Comfort Stations
Selectmen request public access to comfort stations in court house after
hours, 08/30/1956:10
The Commercial Press
Printers, 7 West St (ad), 06/07/1956:4
Community Christmas Fund
Sets goal of $1500, 11/24/1955:1
Appeal issued for Christmas fund, 12/01/1955:1
Fund drive underway; clubs donate $175, 12/08/1955:1
Fund hits $501 and counting (t), 12/15/1955:1
Fund at $926.11 (t), 12/22/1955:1
Raises $1,394.29, helps many, 12/29/1955:1
Ends with $1,443.46 (t), 01/05/1956:1
Open annual appeal, list of 1955 campaign expenses (t), 11/29/1956:1
Send donations now, 12/06/1956:1
First week nets $340, 12/13/1956:8
Gifts amount to $1,155.36 (t), 12/20/1956:1
Fund workers distribute 43 holiday dinners, 12/27/1956:1
Fund ends with $1,375.47 (t), 01/03/1957:1
Opens again; report on last year's expenditures (t), 12/05/1957:1
Donations disappointing thus far, 12/12/1957:1
Emblem Club donates $50, 12/12/1957:1
Total now at $718 (t), 12/19/1957:1
Fund will exceed last year's total (t), 12/26/1957:1
Donation total exceeds $1,596 (t), 01/02/1958:1
Annual plea kicked off, 12/04/1958:1
Donations to fund listed (t), 12/18/1958:1
Fund total for 1958 is $1,109.36 (p) (t), 12/25/1958:1
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Community Christmas Fund continued
Fund hits $1,367.96 (t), 01/01/1959:1
Same organizations to sponsor fund (t), 12/03/1959:1
Wanted: support for fund (t), 12/17/1959:1
Donations at $1,299.30 (t), 12/24/1959:1
Fund total at $1,376.30 (t), 12/31/1959:1
Community Concert Association. see Middleborough Community
Concert Association
Composers. see Songs and Song Writing
Compton, Bernice Hall
Daughter born, 03/21/1957:8
Compton, William
Daughter born, 03/21/1957:8
Conant, Charles
Son born, 06/16/1955:6
Conant, Ruth L.
Obituary, 02/20/1958:3
Wife of Ralph G. dies at age 62, 02/20/1958:11
Conant, Ruth Southworth
Son born, 06/16/1955:6
Conant, Sandra
Central Baptist Junior Choir (p), 03/15/1956:1
Conant, Sylvanus
Tragic era revealed on Soule St headstones, 12/04/1958:5
Concerts. see also Bates School - Arts; Central Congregational Church;
Central Methodist Church; Junior Cabot Club; Middleboro Music Guild;
Middleborough Community Concert Association; Middleborough
Memorial High School - Music; Musical Instruction; Schools Middleboro (arts)
Philadelphia Bible Institute Chorale performs at Central Baptist Church
(p), 04/07/1955:2
Lexington Town Criers give excellent concert, 05/05/1955:8
North Middleboro Congregational hosts Lincoln Ensemble Choir,
11/03/1955:2
Fashions are featured at St. Luke's Hospital Club pop concert,
05/02/1957:1
11th annual performance of Handel's Messiah includes 80 voices,
12/18/1958:2
Many enjoy Pop Concert sponsored by St. Luke's Hospital Club,
05/14/1959:11
Condon, Catherine
Winner at Weymouth Fair, 08/16/1956:1
Condon, Cathy
East Middleboro 4-H Club holds open house (p), 03/05/1959:3
4-H float in Christmas parade (p), 12/10/1959:1
Condon, Frederick R.
Appointed assistant at Saints Martha and Mary Church, 12/24/1959:11
Condon, Josephine O'Connor
Daughter born, 05/26/1955:6
Condon, Leonard
Daughter born, 05/26/1955:6
MHS group named to attend Boys' State (p), 05/21/1959:1
Condon, Paul
Accepted at Stockbridge Agricultural School in Amherst (p),
05/21/1959:1
Confectioneries
Farrar's, Everett Square (ad), 02/03/1955:5
Tripps Candy Shop & Luncheonette (ad), 02/10/1955:11
Braley Candy Kitchen reports petty pilfering by thieves, 01/19/1956:9
Tripp's Candy Kitchen & Luncheonette purchases Center St building,
06/13/1957:1
Ten-year-old charged with larceny from Farrar's, 10/10/1957:1
Lucy Braley Candy Kitchen open for Valentine's Day (ad),
02/13/1958:6
Congregational Church. see Central Congregational Church; First
Congregational Church; Lakeville-Taunton Precinct Congregational
Church; North Middleboro Congregational Church; White Church Guild
Conklin, Frank H.
Executor presents account of estate, 06/04/1959:9
Conklin, Frank Henry
Obituary, 07/26/1956:2
Dies at age 83, 07/26/1956:5
Petition for probate of will, 08/09/1956:6
Conlin, Rae
Red Cross field representative transfers here from Ohio, 09/13/1956:1
Conlon, Joseph
Drowns in Loon Pond, 07/10/1958:1
Connant, Mike
Profile of new MHS student, 11/15/1956:12
Connelly, John L.
Notice of tax taking, 05/26/1955:11
Connolly, Martha McCabe
Son born, 04/30/1959:11
Connolly, Paul D.
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 03/08/1956:4
Connolly, Philip
Engaged to Annette A. Boutin (p), 12/01/1955:1
Engaged to Annette Boutin, 06/28/1956:8
Files marriage intentions, 08/09/1956:5
Wed to Annette Boutin, 08/16/1956:5
Wedding described, 08/16/1956:5
Connolly, Raymond
Son born, 04/30/1959:11
Connolly, Raymond F.
Engaged to Martha H. McCabe (p), 01/23/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/26/1958:7
Married in Brockton (p), 07/03/1958:4
Wed to Martha H. McCabe, 07/03/1958:9
Connolly, Steven Raymond
Born to Raymond and Martha McCabe, 04/30/1959:11
Connors, Emily E.
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Connors, Joseph
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Conrad, Barbara Cottle
Son born, 04/04/1957:8
Conrad, Charles
Son born, 04/04/1957:8, 05/09/1957:9
Conrad, David Charles
Born to Charles, 05/09/1957:9
Conroy, Larry
Shop Moskoff's, a friendly super market (p), 11/21/1957:14
Conroy, Laurence
Butcher loses position when Garnier's Market closes, 12/27/1956:1
Conscientious Objectors
Forrest Howe held for trial, 12/15/1955:1
Contelli, Amedio
Obituary, 04/12/1956:3
Contractors. see Builders
Convalescent Homes. see Nursing Homes
Cook, Frank Washington
Dies at age 69, 05/10/1956:2
Obituary, 05/10/1956:7
Cook, Harry M.
Administratrix presents account of estate, 01/06/1955:5
Cook, Kenneth
Brockton man threatens local boys with German luger, 10/06/1955:6
Operates jewelry store with mother Mildred (p), 10/02/1958:10
Cook, Kenneth B.
Navy recruit trains at Bainbridge, MD (p), 03/15/1956:1
Pedestrian struck by Gannon Pierre on North Main St, 03/13/1958:1
Cook, Malcolm
Weymouth couple purchase Highland St home from Mrs James
Brennan, 11/07/1957:5
Candidate for Finance Committee, 11/27/1958:1
Cook, Malcolm A.
Profile of candidate for Finance Committee (p), 01/15/1959:6
Cook, Mildred. see Cook's Jewelry Store
Cook, Mildred Esther Brown
Son born, 09/12/1957:7
Cook, Richard S.
Airman assigned to Scott AFB, IL, 04/04/1957:2
Cook, Ronald
Son born, 09/12/1957:7
Cook, Virginia A.
Files marriage intentions, 07/18/1957:7
Wed to Louis A. Mello, 08/08/1957:5
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Cook, Virginia A. continued
Wedding described, 08/08/1957:7
Cook's Jewelry Store
17 South Main St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
The answer to gift problems, 03/10/1955:6
Features Bulova watches, 05/19/1955:6
Unique gifts found at Cook's, 07/21/1955:6
For new and fine gifts, 11/10/1955:10
Gift headquarters (p), 12/15/1955:9
Big discounts of gift items (p), 05/03/1956:10
For the finest in jewelry and gifts, 04/11/1957:10
Has fine selection of jewelry (p), 08/01/1957:8
For finest selection of gifts (p), 01/02/1958:6
See Cook for finest, 03/13/1958:7
Participating in Speidel's "Give-Away," 04/17/1958:10
Has fine gifts, 06/05/1958:10
For fine selection of jewelry (p), 10/02/1958:10
Open house at renovated quarters (ad), 11/13/1958:5
See Cook for the finest, 12/18/1958:13
See Cook first for the finest, 03/19/1959:10
Carries line of fine gifts (p), 06/04/1959:10
Browse in house of gifts, 08/06/1959:10
Going out of business after 18 successful years (ad), 11/19/1959:5
Big bargains in going out of business sale, 12/31/1959:7
Coombs, Addison L.
Guilty of four charges in wake of accident, 08/29/1957:13
Gets 60 days for drunkenness and disturbing the peace, 12/18/1958:5
Coombs, Anthony
Rescued from fume-filled car, 04/30/1959:8
Coombs, Anthony B.
Leaves on trip to Central America and Mexico, 02/03/1955:9
Coombs, Chessman
Middleboro Band pictured on Nickerson St about 1905 (ad),
08/28/1958:12
Coombs, Ella Mary
Obituary, 02/09/1956:6
Widow of Ernest E. dies at age 83, 02/09/1956:7
Coombs, Grace
Reports thieves take household items, 07/19/1956:6
Coombs, Marilyn L.
Gets 30-day suspended sentence for drunkenness, 05/14/1959:5
Coombs, Ray
Thrown from car in collision at Four Corners (p), 09/10/1959:1
Coombs, Roy C.
Obituary, 09/17/1959:7
Dies at age 82, 09/17/1959:11
Drivers absolved in Coombs' death, 12/24/1959:1
Cooper, Joseph
Postal office delivers truckload of mail to sanatorium for "Little Boy
Blue" (p), 10/10/1957:1
Post Office drivers earn safety awards (p), 09/25/1958:1
Cooper, Joseph W.
Assistant postmaster retires after 41 years of service (p), 12/31/1959:1
Cooper, Paul
On staff of Curtis Ford Sales (p), 08/25/1955:6
Cooper, Paul W.
Files marriage intentions, 07/09/1959:8
Wed to Carol A. Taber, 07/16/1959:8
Coops, Mary Leonard
Obituary, 03/13/1958:5
Widow of Robert P. dies at age 83, 03/13/1958:9
Cooties. see Military Order of the Cooties - Tom Thumb Pup Tent No. 44
Copeland, Kenneth
Daughter born, 04/26/1956:5
Son born, 03/14/1957:8
Copeland, Kenneth S.
Daughter born, 08/28/1958:8
Copeland, Mildred Armstrong
Daughter born, 04/26/1956:5
Son born, 03/14/1957:8
Daughter born, 08/28/1958:8
Copeland, Paula
Wed to Stuart Richmond Johnson, 02/17/1955:2, 02/24/1955:9
Copeland, Sandra
Wedding described, 02/21/1957:5
Copeland, Sandra Ann
Engaged to Richard L. Buttermore, 02/16/1956:2
Copp, Dena Woodman
Widow of Charles dies, 06/04/1959:11
Coppock, Jack
Attends banking graduate school at Rutgers University, 06/14/1956:7
Coppock, John
Farewell party for couple moving to Attleboro, 08/16/1956:10
Coppock, John H.
Named vice-president of First National Bank of Attleboro,
08/04/1955:1
Family moves to Attleboro, 10/11/1956:13
Coppock, Leah
Young people enact living creche scene at Church of Our Saviour (p),
12/29/1955:1
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Corayer, Barbara Wrightington
Son born, 04/23/1959:9
Corayer, Edward F.
Fireman Apprentice on board USS Betelgeuse, 09/15/1955:4
Fireman serves with Navy in the Mediterranean, 04/04/1957:4
Wed to Barbara J. Wrightington, 06/26/1958:7
Corayer, Edward F., Jr.
Enlists in U.S. Navy, 04/21/1955:12
Completes boot training, awaits assignment to ship, 08/04/1955:10
Corayer, Edward, Jr.
Son born, 04/23/1959:9
Cordeiro, Annie
Obituary, 01/13/1955:4
Cordeiro, Clifford
Local National Guard Battery Commander honored (p), 03/01/1956:1
Cordeiro, Clifton I.
Files claim in land court, 08/01/1957:5
Cordeiro, Dorothy Wrightington
Daughter born, 03/19/1959:7
Cordeiro, Francis
West Side School pupils present The Littlest Shepherd (p),
12/29/1955:1
VFW presentation of colors a feature of first Cub Pack 36 meeting (p),
11/07/1957:3
Cordeiro, Irene Dorothy
Husband files for divorce, 09/11/1958:8
Cordeiro, James F.
Three injured in Lakeville crash, 11/05/1959:1
Cordeiro, Joe
Dry wall taper and sealer (ad), 01/12/1956:7
Cordeiro, John
Guilty of drunkenness, case filed, 08/25/1955:2
Cordeiro, John M.
Fined $5 for drunkenness, 12/22/1955:3
Gets one year of probation for drunkenness, 05/09/1957:2
Gets five days for drunkenness, 06/27/1957:9
Charged with adultery, 10/30/1958:1
Denies charge of adultery, 12/18/1958:5
Cordeiro, John Michael
Files for divorce, 09/11/1958:8
Daughter born, 03/19/1959:7
Cordeiro, John S.
Files claim in land court, 08/01/1957:5
Cordeiro, Johnny
Bates basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1
Cordeiro, Joseph
Music for all occasions (ad), 07/28/1955:8
Purchases The All Wright Diner, now Joe's Diner, 08/18/1955:1
Diner leased by Cordeiro not sold, 08/25/1955:1
Coreiro, John M.
Fined $10 for drunkenness, 05/24/1956:15
Corey, Madeline
Replaces Tobey as Lakeville teacher, 08/29/1957:10
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Corey, Pauline W.
Files marriage intentions, 06/13/1957:4
Wed to Edward E. White, 07/11/1957:5
Corkum, Lalia M.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 02/10/1955:11
Corkum, Richard A.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 02/10/1955:11
Corliss, Mary
Report on Silver M Society recipient corrected, 05/15/1958:1
Cormier, George
Daughter born, 07/12/1956:7
Son born, 04/09/1959:7
Cormier, Madeline Turner
Daughter born, 07/12/1956:7
Son born, 04/09/1959:7
Corneally, Neal
South Halifax man wends way through town in horse-drawn rig (p),
10/06/1955:1
Cornell, Arnold
Daughter born, 09/27/1956:3
Cornell, Beverly Burnham
Daughter born, 09/27/1956:3
Cornell, Beverly Gomes
Son born, 09/08/1955:4, 01/29/1959:11
Cornell, Charles, Jr.
Wedding described, 11/17/1955:8
Son born, 02/16/1956:2
Cornell, Clayton
Son born, 05/26/1955:6
Cornell, Dorothy
Grad of New Bedford Vocational School receives scholarship to
Bridgewater State Teachers' College, 06/09/1955:7
Cornell, Dorothy Gertrude
Wedding described, 10/11/1956:11
Cornell, Edward
Son born, 09/08/1955:4
Kiwanis Club installs officers for 1958 (p), 01/09/1958:6
Son born, 01/29/1959:11
Cornell, Edward R.
Manager of Prudential Life Insurance Co., 09/15/1955:10
Cornell, Elliot
Daughter born, 06/27/1957:7
Cornell, Elliot E.
Files marriage intentions, 01/03/1957:5
Wed to Gloria M. Russell, 01/10/1957:5
Daughter born, 01/01/1959:5
Cornell, Florence. see Double C Auction Gallery
Cornell, Gloria M. Russell
Daughter born, 01/01/1959:5
Cornell, Gloria Russell
Daughter born, 06/27/1957:7
Cornell, Jessie DeMoranville
Daughter born, 01/30/1958:9
Cornell, Marilyn A.
Engaged to Joseph M. Hunt, 01/02/1958:1
Wed to Joseph M. Hunt, Jr., 04/24/1958:7
Cornell, Marilyn M.
Files marriage intentions, 04/10/1958:11
Cornell, Marion Beanland
Son born, 05/26/1955:6
Cornell, Norma Manton
Son born, 08/16/1956:5
Cornell, Patricia
Engaged to Louis Costa, 10/03/1957:4
Wedding described, 10/31/1957:12
Cornell, Paul
Son born, 08/16/1956:5
Cornell, Paul Bradford
Billings, MT man dies at age 28, 07/18/1957:7
Obituary, 07/18/1957:8
Cornell, Russell
Daughter born, 01/30/1958:9
Cornell, Russell E.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3
Cornelli, Louis
1911 shooting of Galanto, manhunt recalled, 08/06/1959:6
Charles Giberti critical of Gazette story on 1911 shooting (l),
08/13/1959:2
Cornish, Alice H.
Executrix presents account of estate, 03/31/1955:11
Coronet, Robert
Steve Stanley presents award to fishing winner (p), 03/29/1956:1
Correa, Charles
Daughter born, 09/15/1955:5, 05/23/1957:7, 01/08/1959:11
Correa, Deborah Jean
First Middleboro baby in new year (p), 01/08/1959:12
Correa, Mary Bena
Daughter born, 09/15/1955:5, 05/23/1957:7, 01/08/1959:11
Daughter Deborah is first Middleboro baby in new year (p),
01/08/1959:12
Correia, Francis
Basketball team tops Industrial League (p), 03/27/1958:6
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Correia, Fred
Group catches 16 fish prior to arrival of fishing fleet, 07/11/1957:1
Plenty for fish chowder, 07/18/1957:1
Correia, Frederick C.
Leaves for active duty in U.S. Navy, 01/20/1955:6
Released from active Navy service, 12/27/1956:3
Injured in accident avoiding deer (p), 07/30/1959:1
Correia, George
Group catches 16 fish prior to arrival of fishing fleet, 07/11/1957:1
Plenty for fish chowder (p), 07/18/1957:1
Forest St couple married 25 years, 05/22/1958:1
Correia, George P.
Thrown from car in three-vehicle accident at East Grove and Wood St,
07/16/1959:1
Correia, Jane
Breaks leg in car crash on Main St in Lakeville, 05/12/1955:11
MHS Class of 1956 secretary (p), 06/21/1956:1
Attends University of Connecticut, 01/03/1957:8
Receives $500 grant from Elks National Foundation (p), 09/18/1958:1
Correia, Juliette Farley
Forest St couple married 25 years, 05/22/1958:1
Correia, Lucille Adelaide
Wed to Higinio Zoragoza, 02/20/1958:11
Correia, Manuel
Wed to Annie M. Love, 10/15/1959:7
Correia, Ronald
Naval Reservist stationed in Newport, RI, 01/20/1955:6
Fined $15 for speeding, 09/08/1955:8
Correia, Ronald G.
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 09/20/1956:1
Correira, Tony
Kiwanis Tag Day aided by 41 volunteers (p), 04/10/1958:5
Correiro, Randolph
Engaged to Elsie Alves, 08/11/1955:3
Correiro, Ronald
Cardinal Cushing at Sacred Heart for confirmation (p), 04/23/1959:1
Corrinet, Patricia Phillips
Son born, 08/09/1956:5
Corrinet, Robert
Son born, 08/09/1956:5
Corsini, Agnes Connelly
Daughter born, 07/14/1955:4
Corsini, Andrew
Engaged to Yvonne Grenier, 09/12/1957:1, 10/10/1957:5
Files marriage intentions, 10/24/1957:5
Ensign stationed in Japan, 03/06/1958:6
Daughter born, 01/29/1959:11
Corsini, Andrew C.
Invested at Providence College, 05/16/1957:5
Graduates from Providence College (p), 06/13/1957:1
Wedding described, 11/07/1957:5
Wed to Yvonne L. Grenier, 11/07/1957:6
Promoted to Lieutenant (jg) and Naval Air Station, Atsugi, Japan (p),
05/21/1959:1
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Corsini, Francis
Daughter born, 07/14/1955:4
Son born, 11/29/1956:5(7)
Bob Dunham sells Everett Square barber shop to Corsini (ad),
11/13/1958:11
Robert Dunham's barber shop changes hands, 11/13/1958:12
Corsini, Henry J.
Airman 3rd Class assigned to school in Amarillo, TX (p), 02/03/1955:1
Corsini, Irene Connolly
Son born, 11/29/1956:5(7)
Corsini, Lynn Ann
Born to Andrew and Yvette Grenier, 01/29/1959:11
Corsini, Mary
Local W.K. Club celebrates 40th anniversary (p), 02/05/1959:2
Corsini, Yvette Grenier
Daughter born, 01/29/1959:11
Corsini, Yvonne
Joins husband in Japan, 03/06/1958:6
Corti, Gladys
Local W.K. Club celebrates 40th anniversary (p), 02/05/1959:2
Corti, Nancy Rice
Son born, 06/20/1957:11
Corti, Peter James
Born to Robert J., 05/21/1959:11
Corti, Robert J.
Completes advanced course in navigation at Randolph AFB, TX,
08/18/1955:4
Son born, 06/20/1957:11
Training as Air Force pilot (p), 07/25/1957:1
Son born, 05/21/1959:11
Corti, Robert J., Jr.
Born to Robert J. and Nancy Rice, 06/20/1957:11
Corti, Robert Joseph
Wedding described, 10/04/1956:12
Cosmetics
Carroll Cut Rate (ad), 02/17/1955:2
Shoplifting trio invades Carroll Cut Rate, 03/24/1955:1
Cosseboom, A.C. see A.C. Cosseboom Co.
Cosseboom, Albert. see A.C. Cosseboom Co.
Cosseboom, John. see A.C. Cosseboom Co.
Cosseboom, Sylvia
Resides in Boston, 03/01/1956:9
Cosseboom, Sylvia E.
Wed to Charles Alfred Nardone, 04/24/1958:5
Costa, Antonio L.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3
Costa, Arthur J.
Athlete hurt in accident on Rte 3-A while enroute from practice,
10/25/1956:1
Discharged from hospital, 11/01/1956:1
Costa, Carl
Costa, Griffith, and Matheson in Lakeville wreck, 06/16/1955:9
Costa, Dave
Eagles' Babe Ruth League team photo (p), 06/21/1956:4
MHS set for football opener at Randolph (p), 09/24/1959:1
Costa, David Jeffrey
Born to George and Joanne Baker, 10/17/1957:8
Costa, Donald
Stationed with 288th Armored Field Artillery in Germany,
02/23/1956:7
Engaged to Grace F. Gillis, 02/19/1959:6
Costa, Donald E.
Starts Army training at Fort Dix, NJ (p), 02/03/1955:1
Halifax girls slightly injured when Costa skids into pole on Thompson
St, 02/17/1955:4
Costa, Donald Edward
Files marriage intentions, 06/04/1959:11
Wed to Grace Frances Gillis, 06/11/1959:11
Costa, Ellen Gaudette
Couple moves to San Pedro, CA, 07/12/1956:8
Costa, Ellen M.
Named head cook at California hospital, 01/17/1957:1
Costa, Esther Mary Irving
Daughter born, 06/05/1958:11
Costa, George
Files marriage intentions, 06/30/1955:5
Wed to Joanne Baker, 07/07/1955:5
Wedding described (p), 07/07/1955:10
Son born, 10/17/1957:8, 12/10/1959:7
Costa, Henry J.
Leaves for army induction, 02/10/1955:12
Costa, James
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
Costa, Jimmy
Eagles' Babe Ruth League team photo (p), 06/21/1956:4
Costa, Joanne Baker
Son born, 10/17/1957:8, 12/10/1959:7
Costa, Joe
Shop Moskoff's, a friendly super market (p), 11/21/1957:14
Costa, Joseph
Daughter born, 02/17/1955:4, 03/05/1959:7
Costa, Judith
Cardinal Cushing at Sacred Heart for confirmation (p), 04/23/1959:1
Costa, Louis
Engaged to Patricia Cornell, 10/03/1957:4
Wedding described, 10/31/1957:12
Costa, Manuel
Allan and Costa unhurt in off-street mishap, 04/03/1958:2
Costa, Mary
Files marriage intentions, 07/12/1956:7
Wed to Paul D'Agostino, 08/30/1956:6
Costa, Michael J.
Wed to Ellen M. Bosari, 06/02/1955:4
Couple moves to San Pedro, CA, 07/12/1956:8
Costa, Nancy Mello
Daughter born, 02/17/1955:4, 03/05/1959:7
Costa, Ronald E.
Daughter born, 06/05/1958:11
Cote, Cecilia L.
Petition for probate of will, 07/28/1955:9
Cote, Mary Brewster
Engaged to Alan Linwood Foster, 11/01/1956:12
Wedding described, 11/15/1956:8
Cottage Diner
Route 28 (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Cottage Handicrafters
Route 28 (ad), 05/10/1956:12
Business for sale (ad), 03/26/1959:12
Cotter, Edward Thomas
Wedding described, 10/11/1956:11
Cottle, Mrs Clyde
Will summer abroad, 07/02/1959:1
Coughlan, William Francis
Wed to Mary Theresa Drumgool Hallfelder, 02/26/1959:5
Coughlin, Bill
Knights of Columbus baseball team of Middleboro Twilight League
1933-34 (p), 11/19/1959:12
Coughlin, Mrs Joseph
One hundred forty members of Mitchell family gather for reunion (p),
07/02/1959:9
Couillard, Lucille Lachance
Daughter born, 05/24/1956:2
Couillard, Maurice
Six-year-old struck by air rifle pellet, 10/09/1958:1
Couillard, Ralph
Daughter born, 05/24/1956:2
Counselors and Counseling
Central Baptist announces opening of new church office counseling
service (ad), 06/02/1955:5
Counterfeits and Counterfeiting. see Currency
Country Homes Realty
Bea and Dick Pinkham, 181 Plymouth St (ad), 08/09/1956:5
Countryside Builders & Realty, Inc.
New 5-room ranch houses open for inspection on Old Center St (ad),
10/11/1956:8
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11, 11/05/1959:8
Court. see Fourth District Court
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Courtney, Bernard
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Cousy, Bob, 1928 Celtics' star visits Barbara Giberti (p), 05/24/1956:1
Couto, James
Son born, 07/28/1955:5
Daughter born, 06/13/1957:7
Couto, Patricia Bassett
Son born, 07/28/1955:5
Daughter born, 06/13/1957:7
Couto, William
Files marriage intentions, 10/11/1956:5
Wed to Nancy A. Pittsley, 10/25/1956:7
Couture, Corinne
New MHS student from New Bedford, 12/04/1958:3
Couture, Suzanne
New MHS student from New Bedford, 10/30/1958:4
Cove View Stand
Plants, Lakeville (ad), 05/23/1957:6
Covel, Elsie Pasquarello
Son born, 10/02/1958:11
Covel, Esther Dupont
Son born, 01/27/1955:4, 12/27/1956:5
Daughter born, 10/23/1958:11
Covel, Francis
Son born, 01/27/1955:4, 12/27/1956:5
Daughter born, 10/23/1958:11
Covel, Francis Y.
Auto blows tire, car demolished in crash, 08/16/1956:1
Fined $25 for reckless driving, 08/30/1956:7
Fined $50 for assault on Nancy Hollis, 04/25/1957:7
Covel, George
Son born, 10/02/1958:11
Covel, George P.
Discharged from U.S. Army, 01/13/1955:8
Covel, Marie Wainwright
Daughter born, 01/13/1955:4
Son born, 12/15/1955:5
Daughter born, 03/14/1957:8
Covel, Robert
Daughter born, 01/13/1955:4
Goes off the road at Dead Man's Curve, takes out nine cement posts,
03/03/1955:2
Son born, 12/15/1955:5
Daughter born, 03/14/1957:8
Cowan, Annie Bishop
Wife of George A. dies at age 86, 08/20/1959:7
Obituary, 08/20/1959:8
Cowan, George
Daughter born, 06/20/1957:11
Son born, 01/29/1959:11
Cowan, Herb
Employed at Atwood-Costello, Inc. (p), 10/20/1955:4
Cowan, Herbert. see Shell Service Station
Cowan, Kenneth
Daughter born, 04/28/1955:6
Stolen auto located in Hyde Park, 01/10/1957:1
Cowan, Kurt Lawrence
Born to Lawrence, 07/10/1958:6
Cowan, Laurance
Son born, 09/08/1955:4
Daughter born, 12/20/1956:4, 12/20/1956:5
Cowan, Laurence
Son born, 07/10/1958:5
Cowan, Lawrence
Couple moves from Bedford St to Harding St, 08/08/1957:2
Family moves to Clay St, 02/27/1958:5
Son born, 07/10/1958:6
Cowan, Louise M. Stets
Son born, 07/10/1958:5
Cowan, Louise Stets
Son born, 09/08/1955:4
Daughter born, 12/20/1956:4
Cowan, Marcia Richmond
Daughter born, 04/28/1955:6
Cowan, Mary Leanders
Son born, 01/29/1959:11
Cowan, Mary Leandres
Daughter born, 06/20/1957:11
Cowan, Melbourne
Daughter born, 10/13/1955:5, 06/06/1957:7
Cowan, Sarah Lincoln
Daughter born, 10/13/1955:5, 06/06/1957:7
Cowan, Sharon
Born to Laurance, 12/20/1956:5
Cows. see also Dairies
New pasteurization laws prompts recommendation to sell Town
Infirmary cows, 02/10/1955:1
Two sets of twin calves born at Ernest Pratt's farm, 03/31/1955:2
Three heifers owned by John Gomes viciously attacked by dog,
05/19/1955:1
Ashwood Farms purchases purebred Aberdeen-Angus cows,
06/23/1955:9
Chester Porter gets exclusive rights to herd name "Mt. Carmel,"
12/01/1955:7
Barboza's heifer injured running into move auto, 07/26/1956:7
Local ag department director, William Tufts, poses with MA Dairy
Cattle and Dairy Products team (p), 10/25/1956:1
Henry McDonald purchases five registered Ayrshires, 09/26/1957:7
Bayberry Farms wins honors at MA Ayrshire Club, 05/29/1958:6
Vaner Johnson loses Jersey cow to lightning, 08/21/1958:1
Wilfred Schobel accepted for membership in Holstein-Friesian
Association of America, 02/05/1959:9
William Mansfield's Ayrshire cow gets high rating by breeders'
association, 03/12/1959:6
Pinky Clark wins top honors at Weymouth Fair (p), 08/27/1959:1
Cox, Edwin
Stratford, CT couple married 25 years, 10/02/1958:1
Coyle, John
Coyle manhunt area toured by officials from Philadelphia, 08/27/1959:1
Coyle, John H.
Files marriage intentions, 11/06/1958:7
Coyle, John J.
Jury hears testimony from local police officer, 10/29/1959:1
Coyle, William
Biggest manhunt in Middleboro history ends in death of bandit after
robbery at Kennedy's Package Store (p), 06/18/1959:1
Recognition given many in wake of manhunt, 06/25/1959:1
Town fathers praise action in manhunt, 06/25/1959:1
Coyle manhunt area toured by officials from Philadelphia, 08/27/1959:1
C.P. Washburn Co.
Livestock feed and building supplies (ad), 01/06/1955:6
State Fire Marshall investigates fire of unknown origin, 03/17/1955:1
Local concern has extensive stock, 05/05/1955:10
Local firm solves lumber problems (p), 06/16/1955:8
Distributor of Porter-Cable power tools (p), 02/02/1956:10
Has tools for sale, 03/22/1956:6
Over 300-year-old business concern (p), 06/21/1956:10
Thieves take goods valued at over $300, 06/28/1956:1
Your local lumberyard (p), 07/19/1956:9
George Soule and Edwin Tomkiewicz collide at North St and Corinne
Parkway, 08/02/1956:6
No better grain (p), 12/06/1956:10
For grain and lumber, 03/21/1957:10
Three juveniles admit to theft of tools, 04/18/1957:4
Offers the best in lumber, feed, and plumbing fixtures, 06/13/1957:10
Foreclosure notice, 07/18/1957:9
Thayer twins indicted in Superior Court on larceny charge,
10/17/1957:1
Bales of animal litter damaged in fire, 02/06/1958:1
Hardware store has all building needs (p), 05/29/1958:8
No better grain feed than Washburn's (p), 12/18/1958:13
Oldest continually operating grain feed firm in the country (p),
08/27/1959:10
Wanted: billing clerk and inside salesman (ad), 09/03/1959:7
Has quality feed, 12/03/1959:10
Crafts. see Art and Artists
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Craig, Art
Centre Meats, 169 Center St (ad), 04/16/1959:2
Craig, Arthur
Contracts to shingle two sides of West Side School, 06/12/1958:8
Craig, Beecher M.
Files marriage intentions, 02/05/1959:11
Wed to Mary M. MacLeod, 02/12/1959:11
Craig, E. Arthur
Son born, 01/06/1955:5, 09/17/1959:11
Craig, Edward Arthur
Daughter born, 05/16/1957:5
Craig, Edwin
Daughter born, 11/03/1955:7
Craig, Frances Jones
Daughter born, 11/03/1955:7
Craig, James R.
Wedding described, 12/19/1957:1
Craig, Joanne Marion Richmond
Daughter born, 05/16/1957:5
Craig, Joanne Richmond
Son born, 01/06/1955:5, 09/17/1959:11
Craig, Lillian Naviskas
Daughter born, 03/27/1958:7
Craig, Ronald. see also Craig's Pharmacy
Daughter born, 03/27/1958:7, 04/03/1958:6
Craig, Ruth. see also Centre Meats
Accepted at New England Baptist Hospital with $100 scholarship,
04/26/1956:4
Training at Children's Hospital, 01/09/1958:7
Graduates from NE Baptist Hospital School of Nursing (p),
06/18/1959:1
Capped at New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing,
10/08/1959:5
Craig, Ruth E.
Enters New England Baptist Hospital Training School, 09/20/1956:11
Capped in ceremonies at NE Baptist Hospital, Boston, 03/28/1957:6
Craig's Pharmacy
Your Rexall store, 53 Center St (ad), 03/12/1959:4
Crain, Cherrie
MHS Twirlers colorful at holiday football game (p), 12/04/1958:1
Crain, Cheryl
MHS Student of the Week, 02/12/1959:7
Profile of MHS sophomore, 04/02/1959:7
Spring fashions on display at Eleanor's Dress Shop (p), 04/02/1959:10
Crampton, William A.
New member of Lakeville Finance Committee, 10/15/1959:10
Cranberry Highway Association
Selectmen attend meeting on "Cranberry Highway," 01/29/1959:1
Cranberry Highway group meets here, 03/05/1959:11
Join now and be a charter member (ad), 07/16/1959:7
New signs ready for Cranberry Highway, 08/27/1959:13
Cranberry Industry
Two Carver men head to British Columbia with truck-load of cranberry
vines, 04/21/1955:3
Philip Cole sells interests in Carver to Arthur and Willard Rhodes,
06/23/1955:9
Eastern sale office of Eatmor Cranberries, Inc., now located in South
Carver, 09/01/1955:1
Cranberry Girl and Boy named at Festival in Edaville, 09/29/1955:6
Edaville Festival featured in Buick Magazine, 10/13/1955:4
Workers needed (ad), 09/12/1957:7
Growers hit by lack of rain (p), 10/10/1957:11
Stanley Benson now with Ocean Spray in Hanson (p), 09/11/1958:1
Stanley Benson named to staff of National Cranberry Association,
09/11/1958:6
Wanted, cranberry pickers (ad), 09/11/1958:9
Norman Holmes lives in Columbia, 11/27/1958:8
A.D. Benson selling tractor and cranberry boxes (ad), 09/10/1959:5
Wanted: cranberry pickers (ad), 09/17/1959:11
Industry beset by adverse and undeserved publicity in 1959,
11/26/1959:2
Crane, Frederick P.
Pleads guilty to drunkenness, case filed, 07/14/1955:10
Crane, Mrs Ralph
Re-opens kindergarten, 59 North Main St (ad), 08/25/1955:2
Crane, Ralph S.
Candidate for assessor profiled, 01/06/1955:10
Candidate for assessor (ad), 01/05/1956:3
Profile of candidate for assessor (p), 01/05/1956:8
Files nomination papers for assessor's post, 12/06/1956:1
Gazette prints biographies of local candidates, 12/27/1956:1
For assessor (ad), 01/17/1957:6
Cranmer, Doris
Dot's Gift Shop, 75 Oak St (ad), 02/19/1959:2
Crapo, Georgia H. Nye
School St couple married 50 years (p), 06/28/1956:1
Crapo, Nancy
Engaged to John Rhodolphus Alger (p), 03/31/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 08/11/1955:4
Wedding described (p), 08/25/1955:2
Wed to John Alger, 08/25/1955:4
Crapo, William
School St couple married 50 years (p), 06/28/1956:1
Crapo, William H.
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Retired postal carrier dies in 83rd year, obituary (p), 12/31/1959:1
Dies at age 82, 12/31/1959:5
Early YMCA basketball team (p), 12/31/1959:8
Craver, Mrs Francis
Resides in Wareham, 01/12/1956:8
Cravero, George
Son born, 01/16/1958:2
Cravero, Harriett Pittsley
Son born, 01/16/1958:2
Crawford, Evelyn Glee
Resides in Victoria TX, 07/21/1955:9
Crawford, Harry J.
Fined total of $235 for motor vehicle violations, 08/06/1959:1
Crawford, Mrs Duane
Resides in Victoria, TX, 01/13/1955:2
Crawshaw, Thelma G.
Files marriage intentions, 05/17/1956:2
Wed to Lewis E. Goodnow, Jr., 05/24/1956:5
Creedon, James H.
Awarded Knights of Columbus honorary life membership (p),
02/10/1955:1
Veteran newsman found dead (p), 03/10/1955:1
Dies at age 71, 03/10/1955:4
Details of bequests, 03/24/1955:1
Petition for probate of will, 03/24/1955:3
Library binding Creedon's clipping collection into memorial
scrapbooks, 07/28/1955:1
Petition for license to sell real estate, 04/05/1956:6
Executor presents account of estate, 08/08/1957:7
Creedon's Greenhouse
Ray Meehan proprietor, 113 Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:4
Butler and Meehan perform at Wareham flower show, 03/03/1955:4
Meehan elected chair of florist delivery service, 06/27/1957:1
Over 200 attend flower show, 04/03/1958:4
Many enjoy spring preview at Meehan's (p), 03/26/1959:1
Summer hours (ad), 07/02/1959:2
Cremation and Cremains
Foul play ruled out after discovery of bones, 08/08/1957:1
Crime. see Adolescents - Crime; Fourth District Court; Middleboro Police Department; names of specific crimes
Crocker, Robert Arthur
Engaged to Lorraine C. Gorrie (p), 05/05/1955:1
Crockett, Thomas
Wedding described (p), 09/24/1959:8
Crockett, Thomas C.
Engaged to Margaret McGreal (p), 06/04/1959:1
Cromwell, Iva Louise
Obituary, 08/07/1958:5
Petition for administration of estate, 10/09/1958:11
Cromwell, Mrs Ralph
Sells South Main St house to Maude Spears, 05/19/1955:10
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Cromwell, Ralph
MHS 1905 basketball squad (p), 03/27/1958:8
Cromwell, Wilfred J.
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Cronier (Mr)
Profile of MHS student teacher, 01/31/1957:2
Cronin, Cora
Wed to Henry Abner Haring, 10/15/1959:2
Croome, Arlene McCulloch
Sells Peirce St home to Richard Loheed, 11/26/1959:5
Croome, Howard
Wedding described, 09/17/1959:4
Crosby, Bertha Thompson
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Crosby, Gerel Washburn
Daughter born, 11/21/1957:6
Son born, 11/27/1958:5
Crosby, Walter
Daughter born, 11/21/1957:6
Son born, 11/27/1958:5
Crosby, Walter Alan
Wedding described, 04/11/1957:5
Crosjean, Donald C.
On active duty at Fort Dix, NJ, 10/04/1956:3
Crosley, Walter Alan
Engaged to Gerel Ann Washburn (p), 06/28/1956:1
Crossley, Albert, 3rd
Son born, 04/23/1959:9
Crossley, Nancy Nelson
Son born, 04/23/1959:9
Crossley, William B., Jr.
Resides in Mickleton, NJ, 08/01/1957:4
Fined $75 for drunk driving, 01/22/1959:6
Plans 18-month trip around the world, 08/27/1959:6
Crossley, William Buck
Dies at age 70, 11/28/1957:5
Obituary, 11/28/1957:8
Petition for probate of will, 12/05/1957:5
Croston, Kristine
Daughter of William and Mary Croutworst dies, 08/14/1958:8
Crouse, Charlotte
Engaged to Charles Roberts, Jr., 09/04/1958:4
Crouse, Charlotte L.
Engaged to Charles H. Roberts, Jr. (p), 01/09/1958:2
Files marriage intentions, 08/28/1958:8
Wed to Charles H. Roberts, Jr., 09/11/1958:11
Crouse, Charlotte Letta
Wedding described (p), 09/11/1958:8
Crouse, Eddie
American Legion sponsors Blue Crutch Days (p), 01/12/1956:1
Carpentry work, 12 Corinne Parkway (ad), 02/14/1957:11
Concession trailer aids Legion program (p), 10/31/1957:13
Crouse, Eddie P.
New Legion District Vice-Commander (p), 07/10/1958:1
Crouse, Irving
Builder reports missing lumber from job site, 06/07/1956:5
Crouse, "Sonny"
Concession trailer aids Legion program (p), 10/31/1957:13
Croutworst, Albert
Son born, 10/24/1957:5
Croutworst, Jessamine Shepherd
Son born, 10/24/1957:5
Crowe, Eunice A.
Obituary, 01/12/1956:5
Brockton woman dies at age 61, 01/12/1956:7
Crowell, Ellsworth
Ham radio operators organize under civil defense (p), 12/06/1956:1
Civil defense radio center set up at Town Hall (p), 10/31/1957:1
Crowell, Ellsworth F., Jr.
Son born, 11/20/1958:7
Crowell, Jean DeMoranville
Family resides in Belmont, CA, 11/01/1956:15
Son born, 11/20/1958:7
Crowell, John Edward
Born to Ellsworth F., Jr. and Jean DeMoranville, 11/20/1958:7
Crowell, Ken
Contractor (ad), 07/25/1957:5
Crowell, Kenneth
Daughter born, 01/02/1958:5
Son born, 09/17/1959:11
Crowell, Marian Tubman
Son born, 09/17/1959:11
Crowell, Marion Tubman
Daughter born, 01/02/1958:5
Crowley, Ernest M.
Daughter born, 10/04/1956:5
Crowley, Ernie
Begins duties at Manchester, NH radio station, 08/01/1957:5
Reporter pens his own farewell, 08/01/1957:9
Crowley, F.H.
Range & fuel oil (ad), 09/27/1956:9
Crowley, Francis H.
Concludes association with American Oil Co., 08/30/1956:7
Crowley, Margueriete Kent
Daughter born, 10/04/1956:5
Crowther, Alfred
Lakeville selectmen revoke liquor license, 08/08/1957:2
Cruelty to Animals. see Animal Welfare
Cub Scouts. see Boy Scouts of America - Cub Scouts
Cudworth, Mary Abbie
Obituary, 01/12/1956:5
Dies at age 92, 01/12/1956:7
Petition for probate of will, 01/26/1956:7
Cudworth, Nellie Frances
Widow of William N. dies at age 85, 01/17/1957:5
Obituary, 01/17/1957:10
Cummings, Evelena
Graduates from Christian High School in Cambridge (p), 06/04/1959:1
Cummings, Florence
Collides with Onset driver on Station St, 02/13/1958:6
Cummings, Grace E.
Files claim for damages due to dump fire, 01/12/1956:8
Cummings, Grace Seekell
Daughter born, 10/13/1955:5
Cummings, Grace Wood
MHS graduating class of 1899 (p), 11/20/1958:8
Cummings, Helen
Husband Henry is gifted storyteller (p), 05/01/1958:3
Says goodbye and thank you to community (l), 09/04/1958:2
Cummings, Henry
Theater manager is gifted storyteller (p), 05/01/1958:3
Says goodbye and thank you to community (l), 09/04/1958:2
Cummings, Henry D.
Replaces Adam Goelz as Meadowbrook Drive-In Theatre manager,
03/28/1957:7
Meadowbrook Drive-In to give away home site on opening night (p),
04/03/1958:8
Cummings, James
Daughter born, 10/13/1955:5
Cummings, Lorimer
Lightning strikes and traces unusual and costly path across Cummings'
property, 06/25/1959:1
Cummings, Margaret Bryce
Obituary, 07/24/1958:1
Cummings, Mrs Arthur
Claims carelessness at dump for fire losses on her property,
03/29/1956:4
Fire loss compensation approved at special town meeting, 06/28/1956:1
Cummings, Walter
Members of Hose Company 3 in late 1880s (p), 06/18/1959:8
Cunningham, Virginia
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Curley, Catherine
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Curley, Edward
Oak St couple married 25 years, 01/06/1955:1
Daughter born, 05/08/1958:11
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Curley, Edward C.
Engaged to Jane M. Benson (p), 02/28/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 07/11/1957:5
Wed to Jane M. Benson, 07/25/1957:7
Wedding described, 07/25/1957:9
Curley, Ella
Hospital Club to purchase memorial magazine stand, 09/27/1956:1
Curley, Ella Cudworth
Obituary, 08/23/1956:5
Dies at age 66, 08/23/1956:8
Curley, Eugene
Knights of Columbus honor 50-year member, 06/26/1958:5
Curley, Gene
MHS 1905 basketball squad (p), 03/27/1958:8
Curley, Jane Benson
Daughter born, 05/08/1958:11
Curran, James J., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 09/24/1959:11
Wed to Shirley R. Rhea, 10/08/1959:7
Currency
Bogus $10 bill spied by Trust Co. teller, 07/21/1955:1
Savings Bank display to educate public on counterfeit bills,
10/27/1955:1
Civil War-era coin found while Martinique readied for wrecking crew,
01/17/1957:6
Curtin, Thomas
Reverend transfers to church in Hyde Park, MA, 02/16/1956:2
Curtis, C.E.
Corner lot for sale (ad), 04/26/1956:5
Retiring from active business, selling building equipment (ad),
04/26/1956:8
Curtis, Charles
Son born, 06/13/1957:7
Curtis, Clarence E.
Writes on fluoridation (l), 02/23/1956:8
Solve fluoridation issue with bottled water (l), 03/01/1956:8
Curtis, David B.
Engaged to Ruth Ann Bigelow (p), 12/27/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/13/1957:7
Wedding described, 06/20/1957:7
Wed to Ruth A. Bigelow, 06/20/1957:11
Curtis, Grace Peck
Son born, 06/13/1957:7
Curtis, Jane Cook
Daughter born, 09/17/1959:11
Curtis, Jane Olfene
Daughter born, 03/17/1955:4
Curtis, Larry
Engaged to Nancy E. Kinsman (p), 04/09/1959:2
Curtis, Lulu M.
Files marriage intentions, 04/12/1956:5
Wed to Howard S. McCallum, 04/19/1956:7
Curtis, Mrs Raymond W.
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Curtis, Newell, Jr.
Daughter born, 09/17/1959:11
Curtis, Ray
Purchases farm in New Hampshire, 01/01/1959:4
Curtis, Raymond. see also Curtis Ford Sales
Daughter born, 03/17/1955:4
Curtis, Raymond W.
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Curtis, Raymond W., Jr.
Candidate for Finance Committee profiled, 01/06/1955:10
Curtis Ford Sales
570 Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Curtis checks cars he sells, 05/26/1955:8
Beryl Letourneau winner of new Ford sedan, 07/28/1955:1
Middleboro's Ford dealer and personnel (p), 08/25/1955:6
Celebrates Ford's silver jubilee (i), 02/16/1956:10
Salesman wanted (ad), 04/12/1956:5
1956 Fords selling at 12% markdown, 09/13/1956:10
Curtis Ford Sales continued
Now showing 1957 models (p), 11/22/1956:8
Cash taken in break-in, 03/28/1957:6
Whole Ford line totally new, 04/04/1957:10
Wanted: young man to clean and polish cars (ad), 05/09/1957:5
Al Cazzallio new sales manager (p), 07/18/1957:9
Wanted: foreman's assistant and general utility man (ad), 09/19/1957:7
Wanted: first class mechanic (ad), 11/07/1957:12
Carries entire line of Fords, 12/12/1957:14
Salesman wanted (ad), 05/01/1958:12
Thomas Hughes purchases auto dealership (p), 05/28/1959:1
Curtiss, Lulu Mae
Engaged to Howard S. McCallum (p), 02/09/1956:1
Cushing, J. Stearns
Leading citizens look over successful bid for new junior high school
bond issue (p), 01/13/1955:4
Scholarship fund in memory of Cushing begun, 01/05/1956:1
School superintendent dies suddenly (p), 01/05/1956:1
Town officials and associates pay tribute, 01/05/1956:1
Petition for probate of will, 01/05/1956:4
Dies at age 63, 01/05/1956:5
High school baseball squad from 1910 (p), 10/03/1957:12
Middleboro High plays alumni in football circa 1913 (p), 10/08/1959:8
Cushing, Joe
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
Cushing, Josiah
YMCA sponsors Stamp Club (p), 11/05/1959:3
Cushing, Josiah Herbert
Oldtime fiddlers pictured (p), 09/12/1957:12
Cushing, Judith
Patricia Carey installed Worthy Advisor for local Rainbow Girls (p),
10/01/1959:1
Cushing, Matthew H.
View of old grocery store (p), 02/20/1958:12
Cushing, Robert
YMCA sponsors Stamp Club (p), 11/05/1959:3
Cushing, Robert L.
Successor to Theodore Wood (ad), 09/08/1955:10
Takes over Stetson & Clark insurance business, 10/13/1955:1
New Masonic officers installed (p), 12/15/1955:2
Cushing, Ruth
Surprised with pre-nuptial shower, 05/10/1956:8
Files marriage intentions, 06/21/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 06/28/1956:2
Wed to Bradford E. Cushing, 06/28/1956:3
Cushing, Ruth Alma
Engaged to Bradford Edson Norris (p), 03/29/1956:1
Cushman, Bradford
Attends Nichols Junior College, 09/29/1955:8
Private graduates from Helicopter School in Eustis, FL, 07/02/1959:4
Cushman, Bradford E.
Graduates from Nichols Junior College (p), 06/06/1957:1
Cushman, Bradford Earl
Training at Fort Dix, NJ, 11/27/1958:7
Cushman, Doris Sturgis
Son born, 10/20/1955:7
Cushman, Earl
Couple married 25 years, 10/24/1957:5
Cushman, George S.
Notice of unpaid taxes, 03/10/1955:9
Cushman, Harlas L.
Notice of unpaid taxes, 03/10/1955:9
Cushman, Harlas Lester
Dies at age 80, 05/26/1955:6
Obituary, 05/26/1955:7
Petition for probate of will, 06/16/1955:10
Cushman, Henry O.
Resides in Jamaica Plain, 11/03/1955:12
Dies in Jamaica Plain, 02/09/1956:6
Cushman, Howard
Son born, 10/20/1955:7
Winthrop-Atkins Co. Men's Bowling League awards trophies (p),
05/23/1957:1
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Cushman, Howard continued
Reservist returns from duty at Fort Dix, NJ, 07/11/1957:4
Cushman, Howard C., Jr.
Son born, 11/10/1955:12
Cushman, Jane
Bridal shower held, 06/05/1958:14
Cushman, Jane Ann
Engaged to William Bryant Taylor, 07/11/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/26/1958:7
Wedding described (p), 07/03/1958:4
Wed to William Bryant Taylor, 07/03/1958:9
Cushman, Paul
Lakeville, Raynham, and Middleboro Republican town committees
meet here (p), 11/10/1955:1
Cushman, Robert L.
Purchases local insurance agency from Theodore Wood, 09/01/1955:1
Cushman, Susan
Employed at Co-operative Bank, 04/17/1958:3
Great-grandmother Bertha Reynolds attends wedding, 10/15/1959:5
Wed to J. Frederick Martin, 10/15/1959:7
Cushman, Susan Leonard
Engaged to J. Frederick Martin, 02/12/1959:1
Wedding described (p), 10/15/1959:3
Cushman, Theodore P.
Files marriage intentions, 09/24/1959:11
Wed to Carol A. Lavoie, 10/01/1959:7
Cushman, Viola M.
Obituary, 08/09/1956:5
Widow of Harlas L. dies at age 70, 08/09/1956:5
Petition for administration of estate, 09/06/1956:6
Cusson, Harriet S.
Francis Parker gets probation, ordered to stay away from Cusson,
07/04/1957:1
Wed to William F. Russell, 12/25/1958:5
Custom Car Association. see The Middleboro Custom Car Association
Cutone, Anne B.
Order of Eastern Star installs officers (p), 04/16/1959:1
Cyr, Billy. see Cyr's Restaurant
Cyr, Lillian
Cyr's famed for fine food (p), 05/22/1958:10
Cyr, Lorraine
Cyr's famed for fine food (p), 05/22/1958:10
Cyr's Restaurant
Reopening at Routes 44 & 28 (ad), 03/31/1955:12
Serves home cooked meals (p), 07/07/1955:6
Favorite spot to eat out, 10/06/1955:4
Now open (p), 04/05/1956:7
Spotlessly clean, 08/30/1956:9
For discerning diners (p), 03/21/1957:10
Serves the best food, 09/12/1957:10
Re-opens for season (p), 04/10/1958:10
Famed for fine food (p), 05/22/1958:10
Homemade desserts and pastries most tempting, 10/23/1958:10
Serves best food, 05/14/1959:10
Home-cooked fancy pasta (p), 07/02/1959:8
Fine meals at restaurant, 11/05/1959:10
Czaikowski, Marilyn Louise
Leap Year baby in 1952, 03/01/1956:4
D
D & D Linoleum & Tile Co.
Wall and floor coverings (ad), 06/14/1956:11
Depend on reliable workmen (p), 01/15/1959:10
Offers fine linoleum goods, 03/26/1959:10
Pennington offers work that defies comparison, 05/07/1959:10
Gives top service, 10/01/1959:14
DaCosta, Gertrude
Awarded $750 Cerebral Palsy Grant by Elks National Foundation,
09/22/1955:1
Awarded scholarship by Elks, 10/04/1956:1
To receive degree from Boston School of Occupational Therapy,
06/05/1958:4
Daddario, Catherine Reynolds
Center Ave couple married 25 years, 11/29/1956:8
Daddario, Louis
Center Ave couple married 25 years, 11/29/1956:8
Family moves to Starrett Ave, 05/07/1959:5
D'Agostino, Alfred
Killed in crash at traffic circle (p), 03/06/1958:1
D'Agostino, Paul
Files marriage intentions, 07/12/1956:7
Wed to Mary Costa, 08/30/1956:6
Dahlquist, Nancy
Engaged to Walter Clifton McCrillis (p), 04/21/1955:1
Bridal shower held, 06/30/1955:2
Wedding described, 07/14/1955:6
Dainis, Ignacius
Obituary, 01/17/1957:3
Dies at age 82, 01/17/1957:5
Dainis, James
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
Dainis, Patricia A.
Graduates from Cambridge School of Business, 08/28/1958:4
Dainis, Richard
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
Dairies. see also Schobel, Wilfred
B.A. Kinsman Dairy Co., 3 North St, 01/06/1955:6
B.A. Kinsman Dairy sold to White Brothers' Milk Co. of Quincy,
02/17/1955:1
Roberts' Dairy Farm (ad), 02/24/1955:10
Fickert's Dairy (ad), 03/03/1955:8
Cleanliness stressed at Robert's Dairy Farm in North Middleboro (p),
11/17/1955:10
Robert's Dairy Farm produces fine quality milk, 02/23/1956:6
List of local members of Producers' Dairy co-operative, 07/12/1956:9
Fickert's consolidates plant operations with McIntire Dairy (ad),
03/21/1957:12
Producers' Dairy one of America's oldest, most progressive
co-operatives, 03/28/1957:10
To bid for school milk contract, 10/17/1957:9
Selectmen pass pasteurization ordinance, 02/12/1959:1
Leona Farm furnishes milk to Producers' Dairy co-operative (p),
02/12/1959:10
Harry Fisher in running for state honor (p), 02/19/1959:1
Notice of milk regulation (ad), 02/19/1959:4
Dairy Bar. see Ben & Mildred's Dairy Bar
Dairy Queen
126 South Main St (ad), 03/24/1955:11
Will move after sale of land at South Main and Rte 28, 05/05/1955:1
To remain at present location, 05/12/1955:1
Closes September 11th, re-open at new location April 1st (ad),
09/08/1955:2
Mr and Mrs Irving Murray purchase restaurant, 05/14/1959:6
New hours (ad), 05/21/1959:6
Daisy Donut Shop
Now Ed & Len's Restaurant (ad), 11/28/1957:5
Dallas, Elinor Southwick
Resides in Greenville, OH, 09/08/1955:4
Dallas, Mrs Stanley
Resides in Indianapolis, IN, 09/08/1955:4
Daly, Charles
Daughter born, 01/13/1955:4
Daly, Jacqueline Davis
Daughter born, 01/13/1955:4
Dame, Allison
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Dame, Mary
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Dame, Mary D.
Sheriff's sale of real estate at public auction, 03/24/1955:8
Hospitalized with head wound after fall, 05/02/1957:1
Sheriff's sale of real estate, 01/29/1959:10
Dams
Three-man committee named to study dam sites and herring run,
06/30/1955:1
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Dams continued
Committee studies dam and recreational and alewife issues,
03/15/1956:1
Workmen to remove old Star Mill dam, 07/19/1956:1
Silvia consults with state officials on river matter, 03/27/1958:1
State, county, and town officials inspect Wareham St spillway,
04/24/1958:1
Selectmen say no money for Wareham St dam, 04/30/1959:7
New dam at Wareham St almost certain, 05/28/1959:6
Dance Instruction
Muriel Fitzsimmon's pupils entertain sanatorium patients (p),
06/16/1955:1
Eva Monteiro re-opens dance school (ad) (p), 09/08/1955:8
Muriel Fitzsimmon's pupils present revue, 06/21/1956:1
Eva Monteiro (ad) (p), 09/06/1956:7
Muriel Fitzsimmons School recital features Taps and Tunes,
06/20/1957:7
Barbara Ann's Dance Studio, Inc. (ad), 11/06/1958:2
Warm applause reward Muriel Fitzsimmon's Taps and Tunes cast,
06/18/1959:1
Dances and Dancing
Sachem Steppers hold annual meeting, 01/20/1955:5
PTA-sponsored recital draws crowd of 500, 06/09/1955:6
Junior Cabot Club holds small, but successful costume ball,
11/03/1955:8
Ballroom dance devotee Ed Kelly explains evolution of dance steps,
02/28/1957:11
Patricia Atwood crowned at annual MHS Coronation Dance (p),
11/28/1957:1
Sacred Heart Mardi Gras costume ball well attended, 02/20/1958:6
Big Blast Y dance well attended, 04/03/1958:7
Retail Merchants Association thanks police for coverage of public
dance, 07/17/1958:1
MHS Student Council plans YMCA Halloween dance (p), 10/30/1958:1
Bachelor's Ball Committee circa 1905 (p), 11/13/1958:12
Greta Hale crowned MHS Grid Queen (p), 11/27/1958:1
Sachem Steppers hold annual meeting, 01/29/1959:2
Junior High "Starlite Sparkle" dance held at YMCA, 03/05/1959:6
Hi-Rendezvous sponsors St. Patrick's dance, 158 attend, 03/19/1959:5
Local dancer, Patty Kahian, recognized at Carver talent show (p),
05/21/1959:5
Public dancing at Aragon Cafe in violation of liquor license restrictions,
05/28/1959:7
Sunflower Bend Hall, South Precinct St (ad), 07/09/1959:5
Rock Village Community Association holds successful record hop,
09/10/1959:1
Danforth, David
Engaged to Deborah Thomas, 05/15/1958:2, 06/12/1958:12
Wedding described (p), 06/19/1958:8
Wed to Deborah Louise Thomas, 06/19/1958:11
Attends University of Virginia School of Law, 06/18/1959:14
Danforth, David Brownell
Engaged to Deborah Louise Thomas (p), 09/13/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/05/1958:11
Danforth, Deborah Thomas
On Dean's List at University of Virginia, 05/14/1959:1
Attends University of Virginia, 06/18/1959:14
D'Angelo, Samuel
Wed to Claire Coffin, 11/12/1959:5
Daniel F. McNearney Insurance Agency
Daniel F. McNearney Insurance Agency , 20 South Main St (ad),
01/06/1955:3
McNearney employs Jean Bernabeo, 07/19/1956:2
Depend on McNearney for reliable service (p), 10/09/1958:10
Insurance agency has best claims service possible, 07/09/1959:10
Investigate family insurance at McNearney's (p), 11/19/1959:10
Danielczyk, Stanley J.
Engaged to Judith Houlihan, 09/17/1959:7
Files marriage intentions, 09/17/1959:11
Wedding described (p), 10/01/1959:2
Wed to Judith M. Houlihan, 10/01/1959:7
Danielczyk, Stanley, Jr.
Engaged to Judith Houlihan, 09/03/1959:9
Danielian, Daniel
Obituary, 10/29/1959:2
Dies at age 86, 10/29/1959:11
Petition for probate of will, 11/19/1959:10
Danielson, Jack
Airman transfers from Alaska to North Dakota, 03/19/1959:5
Stationed at Grand Forks AFB, ND, 09/03/1959:6
Danielson, John, Jr.
Receives B.S. degree from Tufts University, 06/09/1955:1
Private trains at Fort Dix, NJ (p), 09/08/1955:1
Enrolls at Bryant College, Providence, 09/22/1955:4
Member of U.S. Army Band at Fort Sill, OK, 07/19/1956:10
Danielson, Joseph
Completes basic training (p), 05/31/1956:8
Dann, Irene Diamond
Son born, 11/05/1959:11
Dann, Irene Dimond
Son born, 11/21/1957:6
Dann, Robert
Son born, 11/21/1957:6, 11/05/1959:11
Danny's Gulf Service Station
Grand opening at North Main and Peirce St (ad) (p), 08/15/1957:4
Darling, Bette Vigers
Son born, 08/25/1955:4
Darling, Bob
House lots for sale (ad), 01/12/1956:5
Darling, Earl
Daughter born, 02/28/1957:8
Darling, Imogene Miller
Daughter born, 02/28/1957:8
Darling, L., Jr.
Five-room building for sale (ad), 04/19/1956:11
Darling, Lester, Jr.
Employed by builder Robert Darling (p), 10/06/1955:4
Darling, Lester N.C., Jr.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3
Darling, Robert
Son born, 08/25/1955:4
Ready to solve your building problems (p), 10/06/1955:4
Contractor, Lakeside Ave, Lakeville (ad), 12/01/1955:6
Skilled contractor, 12/08/1955:8
Contractor solves building problems (p), 04/19/1956:10
Contractor says many prefer ranch homes, 10/18/1956:10
Features low, rambling construction (p), 01/17/1957:9
Most now prefer ranch homes, 04/25/1957:10
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Darling's Television
Lakeside Ave, Lakeville (ad), 01/19/1956:2
DaRold, James
Engaged to Charlotte Kiernan, 11/07/1957:13
Dary, Leon
Family moves to Raynham, 03/06/1958:10
Son born, 01/08/1959:11
Dary, Leon L.
Appointed manager of Providence office of Union Central Life Ins. Co.
(p), 07/30/1959:1
Dary, Pauline S.
Trumpet and coronet lessons (ad), 10/01/1959:2
Dary, Pauline Saunders
Opens music studio in home on Wareham St, 08/25/1955:1
Trumpet teacher, 349 Wareham St (ad), 09/01/1955:2
Son born, 01/08/1959:11
Dary, Stewart Curtis
Born to Leon and Pauline Saunders, 01/08/1959:11
Dascoulias, Athanasea
Obituary, 04/04/1957:6
Dies at age 63, 04/04/1957:8
Dascoulias, Dimitria
Files marriage intentions, 09/01/1955:4
Wedding described (p), 09/29/1955:6
Dascoulias, George
Wilfred Morette fined total of $125 for charges stemming from auto
accident, 11/19/1959:2
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Daughters of the American Revolution - Nemasket Chapter
Joan Jefferson selected for Good Citizen Award (p), 02/03/1955:1
Sara Leonard wins Good Citizens Award, 02/09/1956:1
Frances Petkunas wins DAR award for strength of character,
02/14/1957:10
Elaine Battis receives good citizenship award from MA DAR (p),
01/23/1958:1
Dedication of American Revolution boulder, 1915 (p), 07/17/1958:8
Deanne Donner wins DAR honor (p), 02/26/1959:1
Dauphinee, Hibbert
Wed to Julietta Fuentes Hanna, 09/11/1958:11
Davenport, Alice M.
Obituary, 11/20/1958:11
Petition for probate of will, 01/01/1959:4
Petition for trusteeship, 03/19/1959:3
Davenport, Alice Marie
Dies at age 84, 11/20/1958:7
Davidzuk, Emile
Daughter born, 06/11/1959:11
Davidzuk, Pauline Mador
Daughter born, 06/11/1959:11
Davies, Alex
Employed at Bonnar Paint & Wallpaper Store, 03/29/1956:9
Davies, Alexander
Looks over wallpaper at Bonnar's (p), 06/28/1956:11
Employed at Bonnar Paint & Wallpaper Store (p), 03/12/1959:10
Davis, Alan
Guilty of battery theft from Znotin, 05/30/1957:10
Sentenced to two months for theft from Admont Znotin, 06/13/1957:3
Davis, Alan B.
Starts active duty training at Fort Dix, NJ, 01/17/1957:8
Gets two months for assault on mother, 11/14/1957:6
Denies morals charge, 07/03/1958:2
Morals charge dismissed, 07/10/1958:4
Jailed for carrying knives, 09/25/1958:1
Assault charge dismissed, 04/23/1959:3
Davis, Alice F. Harling
Son born, 09/26/1957:6
Davis, Beatrice E.
Denies morals charge, 07/03/1958:2
Morals charge dismissed, 07/10/1958:4
Davis, Charles Freeland
Halifax man dies at age 75, 11/29/1956:5(7)
Obituary, 11/29/1956:9
Davis, Donna
Quarantined with the mumps, 10/09/1958:4
Davis, Dorothy
Resides in Riverside, CA, 12/22/1955:7
Resides in New Haven, CT, 01/03/1957:5
Field director for New Haven Girl Scout Council, 06/12/1958:6
Davis, Ellis Miles
Dies at age 56, 08/18/1955:4
Obituary, 08/18/1955:10
Davis, Eugene
Returns from 8-month Mediterranean cruise, 05/24/1956:4
Davis, Evelyn
Alan Davis gets two months for assault on mother, 11/14/1957:6
Davis, Frank
Family arrives from Germany, 01/02/1958:1
Davis, George
Son born, 01/17/1957:5
Mitchell Club champions of the Cape Cod League (p), 03/05/1959:4
Davis, George, Jr.
Family moves to Bedford St, 12/12/1957:8
Davis, Guy
Assistant superintendent of playground 1,000 Point Contest (p),
07/07/1955:1
Thirteen-year-old is victim of polio, 07/14/1955:1
Polio victim improving, 07/21/1955:1
Improves to point of walking, 07/28/1955:1
Making satisfactory progress, 08/18/1955:1
Legs gaining strength, 08/25/1955:1
Amateur astronomer, 06/04/1959:6
Davis, Guy C.
Middleboro man killed in Dedham crash, 11/08/1956:1
Husband of Mary B. Asmussen dies at age 60, 11/08/1956:7
Petition for probate of will, 11/29/1956:5(7)
Davis, Jean Fernandes
Son born, 05/26/1955:6, 11/28/1957:5
Davis, Jimmie
Son born, 09/26/1957:6
Davis, John
Son born, 05/26/1955:6, 11/28/1957:5
Davis, Lillian
Son born, 09/26/1957:13
Davis, Madeline
Resigns from Junior High, takes post at Hannah Shaw Home,
05/14/1959:14
Davis, Mamie
Eagle ladies work to help needy at Christmas (p), 12/27/1956:4
Davis, Meredith Caswell
Son born, 01/17/1957:5
Davis, Miles
Leaves for AFB in Fayetteville, NC, 05/09/1957:5
Davis, Miles S.
Enters Air Force Technical School at Sheppard AFB, TX, 05/19/1955:7
Starts duty at Pope AFB, NC, 06/20/1957:12
Davis, Mrs A. Lloyd
Resides in Sheridan, WY, 07/11/1957:3
Davis, Perley A.
Obituary, 04/16/1959:5
Dies at age 83, 04/16/1959:11
Davis, Ralph Thomas
Born to Robert E., 11/20/1958:12
Davis, Robert E.
Son born, 09/26/1957:13, 11/20/1958:12
Davis, Roger
Plymouth Shoe Co. men's softball league winner (p), 08/20/1959:6
Davis, Stella Frates
Son born, 02/27/1958:9
Daughter born, 10/08/1959:7
Davis, Walter
Son born, 02/27/1958:9
Daughter born, 10/08/1959:7
Davis, Walter L.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3
Dawson, Elizabeth Harwood
Son born, 03/03/1955:5
Dawson, Richard
Son born, 03/03/1955:5
Dawson, Shirley
Files marriage intentions, 08/30/1956:6
Wed to Squanto Haynes, 09/20/1956:5
Day, Frederick
Son born, 10/22/1959:11
Day, Frederick J.
Engaged to Mary Elizabeth O'Rourke, 09/25/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 11/27/1958:5
Wedding described (p), 12/04/1958:4
Wed to Mary Elizabeth O'Rourke, 12/04/1958:7
Day, Mary O'Rourke
Son born, 10/22/1959:11
Day, William Frank
Obituary, 05/30/1957:4
Dies at age 80, 05/30/1957:5
Day Care. see Child Care
Dayton, Bob
Four Corners Cafe, 1 South Main St (ad), 07/28/1955:15
Dayton, Connie
Eva Monteiro's pupils perform Bunny Dance of Disneyland (p),
05/31/1956:1
Dealtry, Alonzo Robert
Dies at age 80, 07/28/1955:5
Obituary, 07/28/1955:10
Petition for probate of will, 08/04/1955:9
Dean, Bernice Oertel
Son born, 09/12/1957:7
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Dean, Charles
Attends Worcester Academy, 12/29/1955:8
Comedy and drama in The Little Theatre production of Three Angels
(p), 10/29/1959:2
Dean, Charles W.
Strikes John Rebell's parked car on North Main St, 03/29/1956:8
Dean, Charles W., Jr.
Car strikes hydrant on East Main St, 04/14/1955:7
Letters in baseball and football at Worcester Academy, 06/14/1956:1
Attends University of Virginia, 01/17/1957:6
Dean, George A., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 08/28/1958:8
Wed to Helen J. Myatt Kerrigan, 09/11/1958:11
Dean, Harold
Trash can tomatoes thrive (p), 09/17/1959:6
Dean, Harriet A.
Obituary, 10/15/1959:2
Wife of George A., Sr. dies at age 65, 10/15/1959:7
Petition for probate of will, 10/29/1959:6
Dean, Richard
Son born, 09/12/1957:7
Dean, Sheila Logan
Capped in ceremonies at NE Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing,
03/24/1955:9
Engaged to Carter Crosby Hollis (p), 06/30/1955:1
Wed to Carter Crosby Hollis, 11/03/1955:1
Deane, Abial Freeman
Obituary, 02/02/1956:2
Dies at age 80, 02/02/1956:7
Deane, Abiel F.
Dies in court; heart attack follows hearing on medical bill, 02/02/1956:1
Deane, Albert
Executor presents account of estate, 10/09/1958:6, 11/13/1958:9
Deane, Charles, Jr.
Enrolls at Worcester Academy, 09/22/1955:4
Deane, Doris Eaton
Son born, 12/27/1956:5, 02/05/1959:11
Deane, George
Named director of Middleborough Co-operative Bank, 02/27/1958:1
Deane, George E.
Leaves for U.S. Army basic training, 01/13/1955:1
Assigned to Fort Ord, CA as psychological assistant in Human
Research Unit, 03/24/1955:8
Assistant psychologist at Fort Ord, CA, 05/05/1955:9
Army releases research psychologist from duty, resumes studies at
University of Connecticut, 10/25/1956:9
Son born, 12/27/1956:5
Appointed to faculty at The College of Wooster, OH (p), 08/21/1958:1
Son born, 02/05/1959:11
Deane, H. Deborah
Files marriage intentions, 05/16/1957:5
Wedding described, 05/23/1957:4
Wed to James M. Beard, 06/06/1957:7
Deane, Harold
MHS freshman injured in boxing class, 02/19/1959:1
Deane, Harold Theodore
Scout receives God and Country Award (p), 02/13/1958:2
Deane, Hazel D.
Engaged to James Merrill Beard (p), 05/02/1957:1
Deane, Irene L.
Petition for probate of will, 03/20/1958:3
Deane, Irene Lincoln
Obituary, 03/06/1958:4
Widow of Albert dies at age 92, 03/06/1958:11
Deane, John
Daughter born, 11/24/1955:5
Deane, John M.
Son born, 07/02/1959:5
Deane, Laura
MHS graduating class of 1899 (p), 11/20/1958:8
Deane, Laura C.
Obituary, 01/05/1956:4
Dies at age 75, 01/05/1956:5
Petition for probate of will, 02/02/1956:4
Deane, Mrs Wilfred, Sr.
Pictured with four generations (p), 04/26/1956:1
Deane, Rhoda Anderson
Daughter born, 11/24/1955:5
Son born, 07/02/1959:5
Deane, Shirley Sault
Son born, 01/27/1955:4, 05/22/1958:7
Deane, Teddy
Pilgrim Fellowship enjoys tour of Washington, DC (p), 02/26/1959:1
Deane, Theodore V.
Re-elect assessor (ad), 01/06/1955:7
Candidate for assessor profiled, 01/06/1955:10
Deane, Wilfred, Jr.
Son born, 01/27/1955:4, 05/22/1958:7
Dean-Morris Shoe Co.
17 Jackson St (ad), 03/15/1956:12
Looking for shoe cutter (ad), 03/22/1956:10
Finishing new addition, 06/28/1956:12
Addition to double space and production, 09/18/1958:1
Deans, Catherine
Dies in Plymouth, 08/04/1955:2
DeArruda, Alfred
Daughter born, 08/16/1956:5
DeArruda, Arthur M.
DeArruda collides with Sellew on Oak St, 12/05/1957:9
On leave from Great Lakes Navy Training Center, 04/23/1959:5
Fireman Apprentice serves on board USS Casa Grande, 10/08/1959:8
DeArruda, Augustus
Firemen save barn on Precinct St, 01/13/1955:1
Fire caused by child playing with matches, 01/20/1955:9
DeArruda, Carol L.
Wed to Ralph Morris (p), 01/17/1957:1
Wed to Ralph J. Morris, 07/04/1957:5
DeArruda, June Smith
Son born, 01/13/1955:4
Daughter born, 03/28/1957:8, 12/31/1959:5
DeArruda, Manuel F., Jr.
Obituary, 02/05/1959:8
Dies at age 46, 02/05/1959:11
DeArruda, Michael
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
DeArruda, Nancy Crane
Daughter born, 08/16/1956:5
DeArruda, Robert
Son born, 01/13/1955:4
Daughter born, 03/28/1957:8, 12/31/1959:5
Debbie's Beauty Shop
55 School St (ad), 10/04/1956:8
Now open Tuesday and Wednesday evenings by appointment (ad),
08/22/1957:6
deBoer, George
Couple to spend three months in homeland, Holland, 09/06/1956:1
Decar, John C.
Inducted into armed services, 01/10/1957:1
Dechene, Leo
Daughter born, 03/31/1955:6
Dechene, Patricia Reilly
Daughter born, 03/31/1955:6
DeCoff, Clifford G.
Painting, decorating, floor finishing, 17 Cambridge St (ad),
01/06/1955:8
Local painting contractor has 30 years of experience (p), 09/29/1955:4
Specialist in wood refinishing, 12/01/1955:6
Skids into cement posts on Murdock St, 01/26/1956:8
Produces fine results, 03/01/1956:6
Painting contractor gets good results (p), 05/10/1956:10
Skilled workman, 09/13/1956:10
For quality floor refinishing (p), 12/06/1956:10
Family enjoys reunion of four generations, 01/10/1957:10
Call DeCoff for refinishing (p), 02/14/1957:9
Sanding and finishing with modern equipment, 07/04/1957:7
Call for quality painting and refinishing (p), 08/08/1957:10
Call DeCoff for refinishing (p), 12/05/1957:10
Known for fine work (p), 02/20/1958:10
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DeCoff, Clifford G. continued
Shown waterproofing brick at Nemasket Transportation (p),
08/07/1958:9
Produces fine results, 10/09/1958:10
Quality floor refinishing (p), 12/11/1958:13
Produces fine results, 04/02/1959:10
Eagles seat new officers (p), 06/11/1959:1
Helping Hand Club aids cerebral palsy camp (p), 07/23/1959:7
Gives expert results, 10/01/1959:14
Eagles fete local Bath Ruth baseball team (p), 10/29/1959:1
DeCoff, Clifford, Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 10/17/1957:8
Wed to Rita L. Wilbur, 10/24/1957:5
DeCoff, Mrs Clifford
Family enjoys reunion of four generations (p), 01/10/1957:10
DeCosta, Claude
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
DeCosta, Francis
Fined $15 for drunkenness, 05/05/1955:2
DeCoster, Robert E.
Inducted into armed services, 01/10/1957:1
Dederick, Jansen
New pastor at Mullein Hill Baptist Church, 01/22/1959:1
Dederick, Jansen W., Jr.
Ordained at Mullein Hill Church, 10/01/1959:1
Deer
Mrs Frank Leighton hits doe on Summer St, 09/15/1955:8
Runs into and damages side of DiBurgo's car, 11/24/1955:8
Middleboro hunters are successful (p), 12/15/1955:7
80-year-old gets deer on first day, nine companions come up empty,
11/22/1956:1
Dedham hunter accidentally shot by Malcolm Delano, 12/06/1956:1
Shaw comments on "infantry" hunters (l), 12/19/1957:2
Walter Zion, Jr. bags first buck (p), 11/13/1958:12
DeFiguerdo, Lincoln
Lucy Barnett sells Barnett Rest Home to Stow couple, 07/09/1959:1
DeFino, David
Youngster injured in bus-dump truck accident, 07/03/1958:5
Degree of Pocahontas - Assawompsett Council
Celebrates 30th anniversary (p), 03/17/1955:1
Great Pocahontas makes visitation, 02/16/1956:2
Co-sponsors minstrel show (p), 12/06/1956:8
Observes 34th anniversary, 04/02/1959:6
deGroot, Cornelius
Daughter born to carnival couple, 06/26/1958:1
Daughter born, 06/26/1958:7
deGroot, Margaret
Daughter born to carnival couple, 06/26/1958:1
deGroot, Margaret Cleasly
Daughter born, 06/26/1958:7
deGroot, Nelia
Born to carnival couple, 06/26/1958:1
Deich, Samuel
Named new MHS principal, 05/17/1956:1
MHS principal interviewed on education (p), 12/19/1957:1
Atwood-Costello provides dual-control sedan for driver education (p),
01/22/1959:7
MHS principal gains tenure status, 04/09/1959:1
Resigns as principal of MHS (p), 06/18/1959:1
School Committee praises work of former MHS principal (l),
07/30/1959:1
Family moves to Glastonbury, CT, 08/27/1959:11
Deimel, Joan Zilonis
Son born, 09/05/1957:5
Deimel, Mrs Peter
Resides in Los Angeles, CA, 12/15/1955:5
Deimel, Peter
Son born, 09/05/1957:5
DeJesus, Beatrice Barros
Daughter born, 09/04/1958:5
DeJesus, Edward
Daughter born, 09/04/1958:5
DeJesus, Henry
Son born, 10/25/1956:7
DeJesus, Henry V.
Profile of Lakeville candidate for Finance Committee, 02/14/1957:2
DeJesus, Mrs Ora. see Meadow View Nursing Home
DeJesus, Ora DeMoranville
Son born, 10/25/1956:7
deJongh, Emily F.
Trustee presents account of estate, 01/24/1957:7
Del Vecchio, Frank
Guilty of drunkenness, 08/06/1959:1
Delaney, Peter
Engaged to Dorothy Rose, 06/18/1959:2
Wedding described, 06/25/1959:7
Delaney, Peter J.
Engaged to Dorothy Jean Rose (p), 01/10/1957:1
Wed to Dorothy J. Rose, 07/02/1959:5
Delano, Avis
Chair of Middleboro section of Pioneer Nursing Association,
01/09/1958:5
Passes exam as Licensed Practical Nurse, 12/18/1958:12
Delano, Ethel Shaw
Reunion of MHS classes of 1897 through 1902 a success (p),
06/18/1959:1
Delano, Irene Fairman
Son born, 04/02/1959:11
Delano, Laurence
Son born, 04/02/1959:11
Delano, Malcolm
Dedham hunter accidentally shot by Delano, 12/06/1956:1
Delano, Mrs Ray O.
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Delano, Ray O.
Veterinarian, Clear Pond Rd, Lakeville (ad), 01/06/1955:3
Profile of Lakeville candidate for School Committee, 02/14/1957:2
Lakeville Animal Hospital, help wanted (ad), 05/23/1957:11
Antique car club participates in meet, hill climb, 09/19/1957:1
Lions Club enjoys lobster bake (p), 09/19/1957:7
Couple participates in antique auto foliage tour, 10/15/1959:1
Delano, Rolfe Allen
Dies at age 72, 05/17/1956:2
Obituary, 05/17/1956:2
Petition for administration of estate, 07/19/1956:6
Delasco, Fred M.
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Delbene, Carmel Schaff
Son born, 01/09/1958:8
Delbene, Ralph, Jr.
Son born, 01/09/1958:8
Delbene, Roy J.
Completes first phase of active duty, 09/13/1956:12
Reservist in training at Fort Knox, KY, 11/22/1956:6
Files marriage intentions, 06/12/1958:7
Wed to Nancy L. Sawler, 07/17/1958:5
Delbene, Roy Joseph
Wedding described, 07/10/1958:4
Delfino, Conrad
Family resides in Waterville, NY, 01/03/1957:5
Delfino, Eleanor Caswell
Family resides in Waterville, NY, 01/03/1957:5
D'Elia, Joseph
Civil Defense Auxiliary Police commended for free service (p),
07/17/1958:4
Capeway Rovers race proceeds to buy coats for civil defense (p),
09/25/1958:6
Employed at Eddie's Cities Service (p), 10/22/1959:10
D'Elia, Joseph S.
Mail carrier receives safe driver award (p), 08/25/1955:1
Chief of Police presents safe driving awards to postal drivers (p),
12/06/1956:1
D'Elia, Mrs Sylvania
TV-type program honors police Chief Gardiner (p), 06/19/1958:1
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Delicatessens. see Panesis Delicatessen
Dellarocco, Carl
Engaged to Margaret Gasunas, 05/24/1956:5
Files marriage intentions, 06/21/1956:5
Wed to Margaret A. Gasunas, 07/05/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 07/05/1956:5
Daughter born, 04/04/1957:8
Son born, 05/01/1958:7
Dellarocco, Donald
Young's Texaco Station offers expert service (p), 11/07/1957:14
Dellarocco, Joseph
Files marriage intentions, 04/26/1956:5
Wed to Oda Pezzano, 05/03/1956:7
Dellarocco, Margaret Gasunas
Daughter born, 04/04/1957:8
Son born, 05/01/1958:7
DeLong, Bertha
Local chapter of American Heart Association presents St. Luke's
cardiographic test book (p), 01/03/1957:1
Named to head nurses in civil defense, 03/21/1957:1
Demonstrates new St Luke's Mealmobile (p), 04/17/1958:1
Police help with emergency calls from St. Luke's for blood (p),
08/14/1958:1
Heart Association presents hospital with functional model of the heart
(p), 11/12/1959:1
DeLongchamps, "Ding"
Little Theatre Group's Bell, Book and Candle set for two-night stand
here (p), 12/05/1957:1
The Little Theatre Group practices three one-act plays (p),
06/19/1958:12
Comedy and drama in The Little Theatre production of Three Angels
(p), 10/29/1959:2
DeLongchamps, Joseph A.
Window washer falls from roof, fractures back, 04/18/1957:1
DeLongchamps, Maurice W.
Files marriage intentions, 06/02/1955:4
Wed to Patricia A. Rodenbush, 06/16/1955:6
Wedding described, 06/16/1955:11
DeLongchamps, Richard
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 07/14/1955:7
Little Theatre Group rehearses at courthouse (p), 05/03/1956:1
Little Theatre Group readies melodrama Night Must Fall (p),
02/12/1959:1
DeLongchamps, Vincent
Slightly injured when Durfee's car hits parked auto, 08/25/1955:7
Family Gram reports navyman's activities (l), 10/17/1957:6
DeLongchamps, Vincent A.
Serving on destroyer USS Badger, 02/09/1956:10
Serves on board USS Charles J. Badger, 03/08/1956:12
Rear ends William Mann in icy conditions, 02/13/1958:1
Appointed to District of Columbia police force, 06/12/1958:1
Delory, Edmund A.
Files marriage intentions, 01/09/1958:8
Wed to Gertrude C. Murdock, 01/16/1958:2
Delory, Hattie
Obituary, 06/06/1957:5
Wife of Charles dies at age 91, 06/06/1957:7
Delory, Mary E.
Obituary, 08/30/1956:3
Wife of Edmund A. dies at age 41, 08/30/1956:6
Delory, Mrs William
One hundred forty members of Mitchell family gather for reunion (p),
07/02/1959:9
DelVecchio, Dominick
Dies at age 79, 05/10/1956:2
Obituary, 05/10/1956:7
DeMarais, Robert I.
Indicted for assault with intent to rob, 10/17/1957:1
Demarais, Robert I.
Held for trial on burglary charge, 10/03/1957:6
DeMaries, Robert I.
Sentenced to MA Correctional Institution at Concord, 10/31/1957:1
Demaris, Robert I.
Arrested by Plymouth police for $1,500 theft, 04/30/1959:1
DeMello, Dorothy A.
Files marriage intentions, 08/29/1957:7
Wed to Gordon W. Burch, 09/12/1957:7
DeMello, Ernest, Jr.
Wed to Janice L. White, 04/18/1957:6
Gets four months for auto theft, 02/06/1958:9
DeMello, Henry
Files marriage intentions, 01/01/1959:5
Wed to Virginia A. Standish, 01/08/1959:11
Son born, 01/15/1959:11
DeMello, Janice S.
Files marriage intentions, 05/14/1959:7
Wed to Mason C. Sisson, 05/21/1959:11
DeMello, Virginia Standish
Son born, 01/15/1959:11
Demers, Allen
Navy man stationed in Philadelphia, PA, 01/27/1955:4
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 02/10/1955:5
Daughter born, 12/06/1956:5
Demers, Allen David
Son born, 09/18/1958:11
Demers, Buddy
Wins annual Mitchell Club golf match, 06/25/1959:8
Demers, Christine Silva
Son born, 02/14/1957:8
Demers, Donald
Son born, 02/14/1957:8
Demers, Donald M.
Fined $50 for drunk driving, 12/29/1955:2
Demers, Marjorie Smith
Daughter born, 12/06/1956:5
Son born, 09/18/1958:11
Demers, Mrs Allen
First vice-president of Junior Cabot Club (p), 10/08/1959:1
Demers, Robert
Enlists in U.S. Army, 12/22/1955:3
Stationed at Fort Lewis (p), 12/22/1955:6
Army teletype operator returns to duty in Alaska, 03/14/1957:5
Demers, Roland E.
Illegitimacy charge dismissed, 02/13/1958:2
Democrats
Albert Heath named chair of town committee, 05/17/1956:1
Town Committee holds pre-election meeting, 09/13/1956:1
Town Committee plans for visit from Kennedy and Furcolo,
10/11/1956:1
Name delegates to convention, 05/01/1958:1
DeMolay. see Order of DeMolay - Middleboro Chapter
Demolition (building)
Demolition of Bates School proceeds smoothly, 01/06/1955:5
Bates School chimneys battered down, 02/03/1955:2
Last vestiges of Bates School removed (p), 04/07/1955:1
Old Jenks barn razed, 09/22/1955:1
John Madden purchases Washburn property on Southwick St, agrees to
raze building, 12/06/1956:1
Former Jenks homestead at North Main and Peirce St to be razed (p),
01/03/1957:1
Roy Huntley awarded contract to raze old fire station, 12/26/1957:1
Roy Huntley set to raze old fire house on School St (p), 01/02/1958:8
Old town barn being razed (p), 02/06/1958:1
Town requests bids for demolition of five buildings on Jackson St (ad),
05/07/1959:11
Bids in to level Jackson St barns, 05/21/1959:1
Bids rejected, town employees can do the work, 05/28/1959:1
Razing of Peirce barns nears completion (p), 07/09/1959:1
DeMoranville, Alan
Son born, 08/15/1957:5
Cardinal Cushing at Sacred Heart for confirmation (p), 04/23/1959:1
DeMoranville, Berniece
Engaged to William F. Perkins (p), 11/10/1955:1
DeMoranville, Bertram
Son born, 01/09/1958:8
DeMoranville, Clara Homen
Son born, 01/09/1958:8
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DeMoranville, Donald
Wed to Jeannette A. Lawrence, 06/02/1955:4
Son born, 12/20/1956:4
Notice of no responsibility for wife's debts, 01/01/1959:5
DeMoranville, Dorinda C.
Wed to Lawrence J. Perry, 08/20/1959:7
DeMoranville, Dorothy Mae Tower
Daughter born, 02/12/1959:11
DeMoranville, Faye E.
Files marriage intentions, 10/17/1957:8
DeMoranville, Frances
Honey Jug House sells original pottery (p), 06/13/1957:10
DeMoranville, Gerald C.
Gets ten days for drunkenness, 07/10/1958:7
DeMoranville, Gerald C., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 01/15/1959:11
Wed to Elaine Farinha, 01/22/1959:11
DeMoranville, Gordon E.
Wed to Mildred S. Therault, 09/13/1956:5
DeMoranville, Harold Clayton
Daughter born, 02/12/1959:11
DeMoranville, Howell
Order of Eastern Star installs officers (p), 04/16/1959:1
DeMoranville, Howell G., Jr.
Stolen car located on Plymouth St, 12/20/1956:11
DeMoranville, Jeanette Lawrence
Son born, 12/20/1956:4
DeMoranville, Jeannette A.
Husband posts notice of no responsibility for wife's debts, 01/01/1959:5
DeMoranville, Leo F.
Engaged to Mona Louise Brown, 05/29/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 09/11/1958:11
Engaged to Mona L. Brown, 09/25/1958:5
Fined $20 for reckless driving, 03/05/1959:13
DeMoranville, Leo J.
Wedding described, 09/25/1958:12
DeMoranville, Leon R.
Obituary, 07/04/1957:3
Dies at age 65, 07/04/1957:5
DeMoranville, Leona
Files marriage intentions, 06/23/1955:6
Wed to David Wright, 06/30/1955:5
Wedding described, 06/30/1955:10
DeMoranville, Leona DesRosier
Son born, 08/15/1957:5
DeMoranville, Lois
Youth admits to break-in at DeMoranville's, 07/12/1956:5
DeMoranville, Lois Malaguti
Daughter born, 08/18/1955:4
Son born, 10/23/1958:11
DeMoranville, Ora
Order of Eastern Star installs officers (p), 04/16/1959:1
DeMoranville, Paul
Enters Air Corps, stationed in Texas, 09/20/1956:11
DeMoranville, Paul David
Born to Robert and Lois Malaguti, 10/23/1958:11
DeMoranville, Philip
Trophy-winning float in annual Precinct Country Fair (p), 07/23/1959:5
DeMoranville, Ralph Sherman
Widower of Susan B. Pierce dies at age 71, 09/22/1955:7
Obituary, 09/22/1955:11
DeMoranville, Robert
Daughter born, 08/18/1955:4
Son born, 10/23/1958:11
DeMoura, Audrey Parker
Son born, 06/16/1955:6, 05/08/1958:11
DeMoura, Dorothy
Wed to Gene Bartlett, 10/29/1959:11
DeMoura, Ernest
Files marriage intentions, 06/27/1957:7
Wed to Phyllis G. Hayes, 07/04/1957:5
Son born, 02/26/1959:5
DeMoura, Evelyn E.
Engaged to Basil Wade Bartlett, 06/23/1955:4
Files marriage intentions, 01/05/1956:5
Wed to Basil W. Bartlett, Jr., 01/19/1956:5
DeMoura, Phyllis Hayes
Son born, 02/26/1959:5
DeMoura, Richard
Son born, 06/16/1955:6, 05/08/1958:11
Dempsey, Dorothy Bowles
Son born, 01/27/1955:4
Dempsey, Henry
Son born, 01/27/1955:4
Dempsey, Mrs Daniel
Mother Annie Boardway celebrates 85th birthday (p), 08/21/1958:1
Dempsey, Roger
Local Guard unit organizes first reunion of wartime pals (p),
11/10/1955:12
Denault, Richard T.
Wedding described (p), 04/25/1957:6
Wed to Elaine F. Richardson, 04/25/1957:11
Dene, Allen R.
Skids on icy Highland St, 03/19/1959:9
Denehy, Daniel F.
Executor presents account of estate, 02/17/1955:4
Denham, Barbara Atherton
Son born, 04/24/1958:7
Denham, Elmerta Joy
Son born, 10/23/1958:11
Denham, Lester
Son born, 04/24/1958:7
Denham, William
Son born, 10/23/1958:11
Dennehy, Raymond, Jr.
Inducted into U.S. Army, 11/17/1955:1
Dennett, John B.
Engaged to Eleanor L. Harris (p), 02/06/1958:1
Denson, Edward L.
Sanatorium employee up on morals charges, 02/13/1958:1
Denson, Geraldine Hadsell
Son born, 05/09/1957:7, 12/18/1958:7
Denson, James
Discharged from U.S. Air Force, 11/10/1955:1
Engaged to Geraldine Hadsell, 06/28/1956:2
Son born, 05/09/1957:7, 12/18/1958:7
Denson, James E.
Files marriage intentions, 06/21/1956:5
Wed to Geraldine D. Hadsell, 07/05/1956:5
Denstad, Einar
Family moves to Seattle, WA, 09/10/1959:3
Denstad, Priscilla
Central Methodist committee prepares for arts and crafts sale (p),
11/28/1957:8
Dentino, Barbara
Engaged to Peter J. Inglese, 09/25/1958:1
Wedding described, 10/16/1958:9
Dentists. see also Fluoridation; Hardy, Irving R.
T.W. Leach, 25 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Dr Kline (ad), 01/20/1955:11
Board of Health annual report on dental health, 02/10/1955:9
S.M. Goldblatt, 1 Wareham St (ad), 08/11/1955:10
Dr Goldblatt moves office to Brockton (ad), 03/29/1956:10
School dentist George Canucci submits resignation, 04/30/1959:7
Vincent Genua opens dental office here (p), 09/03/1959:1
Vincent L. Genua opening office at 246 Center St (ad), 09/03/1959:5
Denton, Edward
New member of school faculty introduced, 09/19/1957:2
New health instructor/coach at Junior High, 09/26/1957:4
New basketball coach at Junior High, 06/12/1958:8
Denton, Edwin
Leap Year baby in 1936, 03/01/1956:4
New Junior High social studies teacher, 06/13/1957:2
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
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Denton, George, Jr.
Wed to Lorraine Joan Gunnison, 10/24/1957:5
Department Stores. see also F.W. Woolworth & Co.; James McNeil Co.;
Matsam; Sears Roebuck & Co.; The Boston Store; William Egger Co.;
W.T. Grant Co.
A.R. Glidden & Son (ad), 01/06/1955:2
A.R. Glidden & Son's plate glass windows slashed by Halloween
pranksters, 11/01/1956:1
Depoian, Arthur
Fined $10 for driving without a license, 08/09/1956:8
Deree, Constance M.
Foreclosure notice, 11/15/1956:14
Deree, Joseph E.
Foreclosure notice, 11/15/1956:14
Deree, Linwood F.
Foreclosure notice, 11/15/1956:14
DeRosa, Elzira
Files marriage intentions, 03/03/1955:5
Wed to Alfred Tilton, Jr., 03/17/1955:4
Wedding described, 03/17/1955:9
DeRosa, Marian
Files marriage intentions, 02/02/1956:7
Derosier, Beatrice
Wife of Henry F. dies at age 61, 02/02/1956:7
Obituary, 02/02/1956:9
Derosier, Beatrice C.
Wed to Gordon R. Leonard, 06/28/1956:3
Wedding described (p), 06/28/1956:6
Derosier, Beatrice Carolyn
Files marriage intentions, 06/14/1956:3
Derosier, Beatrice E.
Petition for administration of estate, 04/18/1957:12
DeRoza, Marian
Wed to Robert Gage, 02/16/1956:7
Derre, Constance Ellis
Daughter born, 06/06/1957:7
Derre, Linwood
Daughter born, 06/06/1957:7
Derrick, Earl
Chief Petty Officer transfers from Hawaii to Point Mugo, CA,
06/27/1957:5
Derrick, Priscilla
Sends tropical fruit from Hawaii to G. Louis Hathaway, 12/27/1956:4
Derrick, W. Earl
Chief Petty Officer transfers from Far East to Hawaii, 04/28/1955:2
Derrick, Weston Earl
Stationed at Point Mugu, CA, 08/13/1959:11
Desertion and Non-Support
O'Brien and Andrews non-support cases dismissed for lack of evidence,
04/14/1955:8
Jesse Perkins gets four months for not supporting wife, 09/22/1955:4
Archibald MacNayr gets two months of probation for non-support,
10/20/1955:10
MacNayr's fine revoked, ordered to serve additional two-month
sentence, 12/01/1955:8
Clarence Lind ordered to pay wife $10 weekly for child support,
03/01/1956:7
Mrs Arthur Hudson acquitted on charge of non-support of daughter,
04/12/1956:1
Arnold Hollis gets four-month suspended sentence for non-support,
05/24/1956:15
Lionel Hollis must pay $10 per week to former wife Edith,
06/21/1956:8
Arnold Thomas gets four-month suspended sentence for non-support,
11/29/1956:12
Philip Sisson, Jr. ordered by court to support minor child,
04/11/1957:11
Joseph Morelli ordered to pay support, 07/18/1957:3
Jennie Sumner files petition to establish desertion of husband Henry,
08/01/1957:4
Phillip Sisson, Jr. gets two months for non-support, 02/13/1958:2
Richmond Robinson ordered to pay family $25 per week,
03/27/1958:14
Desertion and Non-Support continued
Arthur Meack, Jr. ordered to pay support for wife and two children,
04/10/1958:12
Malcolm Duff appeals sentence in non-support case, 05/01/1958:13
Charge of non-support against William Guild dismissed for lack of
prosecution, 05/29/1958:1
Roger Andrews ordered to pay support of two minor children,
06/26/1958:11
Charges against Robert Bradshaw dismissed for lack of prosecution,
10/23/1958:3
State of starvation causes mother of four to faint in local store,
12/04/1958:1
William Auger gets order to pay support, 12/11/1958:8
Richmond Robinson ordered to make support payments to wife Celesta,
02/05/1959:9
Roland McDonald denies charge of non-support, 05/28/1959:6
Charles Brown ordered to pay support for wife and minor children,
06/25/1959:5
Charge of non-support against Richard Dries dismissed, 08/06/1959:1
Romeo Ouellette found guilty, 09/03/1959:7
Wayne Wright ordered to pay $40 per week in support, 09/17/1959:2
Bruce MacNayr fails to make support payments, 10/15/1959:4
deSilvey, Donald
Daughter born, 09/03/1959:11
deSilvey, Jeannette Cathcart
Daughter born, 09/03/1959:11
DesRosier, Fred
Makes pizza at The Gateway (ad), 11/27/1958:3
Desrosier, Robert
Three unhurt as car skids into hydrant on Pleasant St, 03/01/1956:3
Desrosier, Robert H.
And Caswell collide at Center St and Warren Ave, 09/05/1957:3
DesRosiers, Alfred
Son born, 02/10/1955:6
Local VFW hosts national commander (p), 07/26/1956:1
Fir damages home, 12/31/1959:1
DesRosiers, Janice Sisson
Son born on February 29, 03/01/1956:4
Son born, 03/01/1956:5
DesRosiers, Katherine Allen
Son born, 02/10/1955:6
DesRosiers, Kenneth
Son born on February 29, 03/01/1956:4
Son born, 03/01/1956:5
DesRosiers, Kenneth, Jr.
Latest of only nine Middleboro babies born on February 29 in 52 years,
03/01/1956:4
DesRosiers, Loretta Travis
Son born, 04/03/1958:11
DesRosiers, Nanette
West Side School pupils present The Littlest Shepherd (p),
12/29/1955:1
DesRosiers, Norman
Six-year-old flies here from Alaska alone, 08/18/1955:1
Son born, 04/03/1958:11
Writes of Alaskan adventures, 02/12/1959:7
DesRosiers, Norman N.
Couple home on visit from Alaska (p), 11/17/1955:1
Desrosiers, Rosalie
Obituary, 07/10/1958:5
Wife of Joseph dies at age 85, 07/10/1958:5
DesRosiers, Scott Lee
Born to Norman and Loretta Travis, 04/03/1958:11
Dessault, Mary
Obituary, 02/12/1959:2
Widow of George dies at age 75, 02/12/1959:11
Destruction of Property. see Malicious Mischief; Vandalism
Deteen, Margaret
Obituary, 08/28/1958:5
Dies at age 73, 08/28/1958:8
Devlin, Charles
Retained as manager of new First National Store, 05/03/1956:1
Displays new curio glass promotion at First National (p), 07/10/1958:1
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Devlin, Charles continued
Mrs Washburn hears about latest First National sale from manager
Devlin (p), 11/13/1958:1
Devlin, Claire
Engaged to Ovell Bennett, 04/21/1955:12, 05/05/1955:12
Devlin, Edward A.
Doctor opens practice in Oceanside, CA, 09/12/1957:1
Devlin, Marjorie
Wedding described (p), 06/30/1955:4
Wed to Ovell T. Bennett, 06/30/1955:5
Devlin, Marjorie C.
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
deVyner, Helena Lee
Wed to Theodore Sidney Kullberg, 09/17/1959:11
Dewhurst, Jean
17-hour hunt for assault suspect Henry Gray, Jr. ends as suspect gives
up, 06/30/1955:1
$9,000 to hold Gray for grand jury, 07/14/1955:1
Henry Gray, Jr. adjudged sane, pays bail, released, 08/11/1955:1
Extension of first session denied, Henry Gray case held over till
February, 11/03/1955:1
Henry Gray, Jr. guilty of assault, gets two years in house of corrections,
02/16/1956:1
Engaged to Maurice J. Metcalf, 10/17/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 12/26/1957:5
Wed to Maurice J. Metcalfe, 01/23/1958:4
Wedding described, 01/23/1958:7
Dewhurst, Vivian
17-hour hunt for assault suspect Henry Gray, Jr. ends as suspect gives
up, 06/30/1955:1
$9,000 to hold Gray for grand jury, 07/14/1955:1
Henry Gray, Jr. adjudged sane, pays bail, released, 08/11/1955:1
Extension of first session denied, Henry Gray case held over till
February, 11/03/1955:1
Henry Gray, Jr. guilty of assault, gets two years in house of corrections,
02/16/1956:1
Dexter, Betty LeBlanc
Son born, 02/12/1959:11
Dexter, Ellsworth
Son born, 02/12/1959:11
Dextraze, Donald
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
Dextraze, Donna Lee
Engaged to John R. Nixon, Jr., 06/23/1955:11
Wed to John R. Nixon, 03/21/1957:5
Dextraze, Margarite
Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas co-sponsor minstrel show (p),
12/06/1956:8
Dextraze, Richard
Town employee hit by truck, 08/08/1957:12
Dextraze, Richard J.
Dale Caswell apprehended for hit-and-run accident, 10/04/1956:2
Briefed at Fort Dix, NJ (p), 09/19/1957:6
With 82nd Airborne at Fort Benning, GA, 05/01/1958:9
Stationed in Asmerea, Ethiopia, 12/04/1958:5
DeYoung, Barbara
Files marriage intentions, 04/07/1955:6
Wed to Arthur Turner, Jr., 04/14/1955:4
Wedding described, 04/21/1955:11
Diabetes
Local doctors and druggists approve program, 05/22/1958:3
Diak, Patricia
Wed to John Guzman, 07/24/1958:5
Diak, Patricia A.
Files marriage intentions, 07/10/1958:5
Diamond, Charles
Youth's jaw broken by local gang, 02/28/1957:1
Diamond, Charles E., Jr.
Arnold Silva gets three months for assault on Diamond, 03/21/1957:1
Fined $25 for disturbing the peace, 04/04/1957:1
Diamond, Charley
Wins match against Nature Boy Ricco in Brockton, 02/24/1955:5
Defeats "Gorilla" Darro of Italy, 03/03/1955:9
Diamond, Charley continued
Wrestles to draw with Nick Valley of Montreal, 03/10/1955:3
Takes two straight falls from The Black Terror, 03/31/1955:11
Throws Nick Valley of Boston, 04/14/1955:6
Wins tag team match with Walter Lipson, 04/21/1955:11
Continues streak with win over Karl Von Eric, 04/28/1955:11
Pairs with Ronny Hill for two wins, 05/05/1955:8
Dias, Albert
Daughter born, 02/14/1957:8
Son born, 11/06/1958:7
Dias, Albert S.
Dias' assault charge against husband dismissed, 03/20/1958:5
Dias, Diane
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Dias, Julia A.
Assault charge against husband dismissed, 03/20/1958:5
Dias, Julia Bolvin
Daughter born, 02/14/1957:8
Son born, 11/06/1958:7
Dias, Julia E.
And daughter injured as car strikes tree on Taunton St, 02/02/1956:1
Diaz, Darlene
West Side School pupils present The Littlest Shepherd (p),
12/29/1955:1
Diaz, Elizabeth
Employed with Navy Department in Washington, DC, 09/10/1959:10
Diaz, Elizabeth A.
Specialized accordion instruction (ad), 09/12/1957:7
DiBurgo, Charlotte
Files marriage intentions, 04/19/1956:7
Wedding described, 05/03/1956:2
Wed to Forrest E. Howe, 05/03/1956:7
DiBurgo, Dianne
Bates School cheerleaders pose for photo (p), 04/05/1956:3
DiBurgo, James J.
Graduates from Taunton Vocational School, 06/19/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 10/29/1959:11
Wedding described, 11/05/1959:7
DiBurgo, Lawrence
Wed to Rita Evelyn Silva, 01/23/1958:4
Daughter born, 03/19/1959:7
DiBurgo, Lawrence, Jr.
Deer runs into and damages side of DiBurgo's car, 11/24/1955:8
Files marriage intentions, 01/09/1958:8
DiBurgo, Rita Evelyn Silva
Daughter born, 03/19/1959:7
DiCarlo, "Buzz"
Lakeville Divers Supply fashions aqua maid suit (p), 10/01/1959:12
DiCarlo, George A.
Airman 2nd Class assigned to 3rd Bomber Wing, 08/04/1955:3
Dick & Chuck's Quickie Service
Trees cut, land cleared, lawns maintained (ad), 05/14/1959:12
DiCroce, Frank
Graduates from military police training center (p), 12/27/1956:1
DiCroce, Frank, Jr.
Held by Brockton police on charge of attempted robbery, 07/04/1957:1
Fined $20 for taking dip in pool after hours, 07/18/1957:3
Files marriage intentions, 10/10/1957:8
Indicted for assault with intent to rob, 10/17/1957:1
Sentenced to MA Correctional Institution at Concord, 10/31/1957:1
DiCroce, Guido
Wed to Mary T. Touhey, 08/22/1957:3
DiCrose, Guido J.
Files marriage intentions, 08/15/1957:5
Diegoli, Margaret Barnett
Daughter born, 04/09/1959:7
Diegoli, Norman
Engaged to Margaret Barnett, 01/19/1956:7
Files marriage intentions, 02/02/1956:7
Wedding described, 02/09/1956:11
Daughter born, 04/09/1959:7
Dietemann, Arlene Sturtevant
Resides in Silver Springs, MD, 07/04/1957:2
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Dietrich, Marilyn MacDonald
Son born, 02/09/1956:7
Dietrich, Phillip
Son born, 02/09/1956:7
DiLeo, Mario
Files marriage intentions, 02/10/1955:6
Engaged to Theresa A. Gisetto, 02/10/1955:12
Wed to Theresa A. Gisetto, 02/24/1955:4
Dill, Andrea
A cappella choir prepares for annual concert (p), 03/26/1959:1
Dill, Arnold
Resides in Levittown, PA, 11/10/1955:4
Dill, Emery
Plymouth Shoe Co. men's softball league winner (p), 08/20/1959:6
Dill, Louise
Resides in Washington, DC, 03/31/1955:5
Resides in Arlington, VA, 04/26/1956:10
Government employee transfers from Saudi Arabia to Spain,
08/27/1959:11
Air Force employee heads for Spain, 09/17/1959:7
Dill, Michael
Youngsters attend summer band rehearsal (p), 07/30/1959:1
Dill, Ralph U.
Obituary, 11/21/1957:5
Petition for administration of estate, 12/12/1957:5
Dill, Thomas
Highland Rd couple married 34 years, 03/05/1959:12
Dill, William A.
Engaged to Catherine Eileen Medas, 09/24/1959:6
Dill, William Arthur
Wed to Catherine Eileen Medas, 11/05/1959:11
Dillon, Elwyn G.
Leaves for army induction, 02/10/1955:12
Di-Mo Tool Co.
Operates out of new plant on Rte 44, 01/13/1955:5
Dimock, George S.
Resumes studies at Gordon College, 10/11/1956:12
Engaged to Winifred Durfee (p), 01/08/1959:2
Dimock, George Swain
Graduates from Gordon College, 06/04/1959:7
Dimond, Charles, Jr.
Briefed at Fort Dix, NJ (p), 09/19/1957:6
Dimond, Clarence
Rear-ended by Wilson on icy Acorn St, 03/19/1959:9
Dimond, Clarence A. see also Dimond Cab Co.
Mary Keough injures head and neck in auto accident, 06/28/1956:14
Files for divorce, 09/27/1956:8
Dimond, Eva Marie
Widow of Robert E. dies at age 65, 07/14/1955:4
Obituary, 07/14/1955:6
Dimond, Frances M.
Husband files for divorce, 09/27/1956:8
Dimond, Robert E., Jr.
Wed to Dorothy Louise Pease, 09/11/1958:11
Dimond, Ruth Frances
Files marriage intentions, 09/17/1959:11
Wedding described, 09/24/1959:7
Wed to Morris Francis Ruhmpohl, 09/24/1959:11
Dimond, Ruth M.
Widow of Ira dies at age 62, 01/06/1955:4
Obituary, 01/06/1955:7
Dimond Cab Co.
Now equipped with two-way radio (ad), 02/24/1955:3
Permit application prompts consideration of number of licenses,
12/01/1955:1
Selectmen discuss taxi issue in executive session, 12/22/1955:8
Clarence Dimond granted cab stand on Center St, 01/26/1956:1
Now located at Center St stand (ad), 01/26/1956:11
Norman Eno collides with Taunton driver on Everett St, 12/27/1956:5
Selectmen permit for third taxicab, 02/07/1957:1
Now operating on fall and winter schedule (ad), 09/11/1958:4
DiMuzio, Lorraine
Teaching in Europe, requests reinstatement, 02/10/1955:1
DiMuzio, Lorraine E.
Resigns from Bates School, 06/14/1956:1
Dingwell, Amy B.
Files marriage intentions, 06/04/1959:11
Wedding described, 06/18/1959:6
Wed to H. Oliver Washburn, 06/18/1959:7
Dinsmore, R.S.
Your Fuller Brush man (ad), 06/23/1955:10
Dinsmore, Stephen D.
Wins prize for unique idea, 11/28/1957:2
Dinsmore, Stephen Dexter
Accepted at Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, Boston (p),
09/10/1959:1
Dion, Grace Butera
Daughter born, 12/01/1955:5
Son born, 08/08/1957:5, 09/11/1958:11
Dion, Raymond
Daughter born, 12/01/1955:5
Son born, 08/08/1957:5, 09/11/1958:11
Dionne, Denise
Eva Monteiro's pupils perform Bunny Dance of Disneyland (p),
05/31/1956:1
Dionne, Shirley Westling
Twins born, 11/15/1956:7
Dionne, Warren
Twins born, 11/15/1956:7
Dionne, Warren E.
Idea for simplifying coal deliveries nets Dionne $15 reward,
01/10/1957:8
DiPalma, Francis
Wedding described, 03/19/1959:3
DiPalma, Marie
Bates School cheerleaders pose for photo (p), 04/05/1956:3
DiPalma, Robert
Enlists in Naval Air Force, 10/31/1957:3
Engaged to Ann Cochran, 01/22/1959:4
DiPalma, Robert F.
Invested at Providence College, 05/16/1957:5
Graduates from Providence College (p), 06/13/1957:1
Takes oath as Navy Aviation Officer Candidate, 11/07/1957:1
Takes pre-flight training at Pensacola, FL, 02/06/1958:7
Commissioned Ensign in U.S. Navy (p), 04/03/1958:2
Ensign graduates from observers' school (p), 10/02/1958:1
Engaged to Geneva Anne Cochran (p), 01/15/1959:8
Navy Ensign says new business needed (l), 05/28/1959:5
DiPalma, Rocco
Engaged to Mary Marra, 06/13/1957:3
Wed to Mary G. Marra, 07/04/1957:5
DiPalma, Rosco
Files marriage intentions, 06/27/1957:7
DiPaolo, Louis
Giant boulder being moved to former site of Bates School (p),
11/10/1955:1
Diphtheria
Three clinics serve 640 school age children, 05/12/1955:1
Board of Health announces first clinic (ad), 01/26/1956:8
First clinic inoculates 278, 02/09/1956:1
Shots administered to 102 children, 04/05/1956:1
Schedule of immunization clinics (ad), 03/27/1958:4
Dipietro, Mike A.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3
DiRenzo, Larry
Resides in Berkeley, CA, 07/11/1957:9
Disabilities
Lions Club presents white cane to Edna Jefferson (p), 05/31/1956:1
Lakeville Firemen's Association to identify homes occupied by invalids,
09/24/1959:1
Disasters
Local Red Cross raises $721 for flood victims, 09/01/1955:1
Diseases. see also Allergens; names of specific diseases
Health Department annual report on diseases, 02/10/1955:9
Announces immunization clinic, 03/10/1955:9
373 children immunized at clinic, 03/17/1955:2
Clinic attendance 154 children, 04/14/1955:1
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Diseases continued
Daniel Rullo suffers from rare disease of the blood, 04/05/1956:10
Report of disease decrease, 01/31/1957:5
Announces immunization clinics (ad), 03/05/1959:2
Second immunization clinic scheduled (ad), 04/02/1959:4
Announces third and final immunization clinic (ad), 04/30/1959:4
Displaced Persons
Central Methodist Church sponsors immigration of Polish family,
07/19/1956:2
Polish family welcomed here (p), 09/13/1956:1
Refugee family of Stefan Kobrynowicz moves to New Jersey,
11/08/1956:7
Mr and Mrs Harry Levy run successful poultry farm here, 11/15/1956:1
Polish mother and four sons on way here, 12/06/1956:1
Elizabeth Petzold and four sons arrive from Poland (p), 01/24/1957:1
Petzold family marks end of first year in America, 01/23/1958:1
Autobiographical sketch by Waldemar Ulich, 12/18/1958:2
German refugees arrive here, 05/14/1959:4
District Court. see Fourth District Court
Disturbing the Peace
Apfinio Dove's wife drops charge, 12/01/1955:8
Charge against Daisy Sylvia dismissed for lack of prosecution,
05/03/1956:12
Charge against Edwin Johnson dismissed, 08/09/1956:8
Town rubbish truck driver, Charles Zion, innocent of charge,
09/13/1956:1
Charge against Howard Bassett dismissed for lack of prosecution,
11/22/1956:6
Robert Washburn gets probation, 12/27/1956:2
Gang members, Allen, Buckley, Diamond, and Westgate, fined,
04/04/1957:1
Howard Bassett gets one month, 05/23/1957:9
Francis Parker gets probation, ordered to stay away from Harriet
Cusson, 07/04/1957:1
MacDonald and Thayer fined in wake of fight, 09/26/1957:6
John Vickery not guilty, 11/21/1957:10
Newell Wambolt denies charges, 01/30/1958:4
Charges against Newell Wambolt dismissed, 03/27/1958:5
Ardavast Kayajan charged, 10/30/1958:12
Addison Coombs gets 60 days, 12/18/1958:5
Fourteen-year-old apprehended for prowling, 01/29/1959:1
Albert Campbell gets 30 days, 02/05/1959:8
Roland McDonald denies charge brought by wife Arlene, 07/23/1959:1
Barboza not guilty, 09/03/1959:7
Ditano, Leonard
Returns from trip to Italy, reports on conditions, 11/03/1955:1
Surprised on 12th anniversary, 11/22/1956:9
Ditano, Roland
Flora Clark School pupils gather to carol (p), 12/24/1959:1
Divers and Diving
Middleboro Semi-Panic Club skin divers in rescue experiment (p),
03/05/1959:5
Lakeville Divers Supply, 109 Bedford St, Lakeville (ad), 04/23/1959:2
Lakeville Divers Supply fashions aqua maid suit (p), 10/01/1959:12
Skin divers to form county-wide organization, 11/26/1959:1
Dixon, Harold
Military funeral held in Dennis, 04/03/1958:6
Dixon, Helen Zion
Son born, 02/26/1959:5
Dixon, Joan Tinkham
Son born, 12/11/1958:7
Dixon, Norbert
Son born, 02/26/1959:5
Dixon, Travis
Son born, 12/11/1958:7
Dockery, Catherine M.
Engaged to E. Richard McDonald, 02/14/1957:1
Dockery, Catherine Mary
Wedding described, 06/06/1957:4
Dockery, Mary
Engaged to E. Richard McDonald, 02/07/1957:7
Doctors. see Physicians
Dodenhoff, Drusilla
Hits parked car on Wareham St, 10/06/1955:12
Dodenhoff, Drusilla Ruth
Divorced mother of two ends own life, 04/05/1956:1
Dies at age 22, 04/05/1956:5
Dodenhoff, Roxanne
Scott Record's broken leg brings fun and boredom (p), 04/16/1959:1
Dodge, Alan
Discharged from U.S. Army, 09/01/1955:7
Dodge, Alan Peter
Graduates from Rhode Island School of Design, 06/12/1958:1
Dodge, Herbert E. see H.E. Dodge Sawmill
Dodge, Patricia A.
Receives B.A. cum laude from Jackson College, 06/16/1955:1
Dodge, Patricia Ann
Wedding described (p), 07/03/1958:2
Dodge, Patricia Anne
Engaged to George L. Pineo (p), 04/17/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/26/1958:7
Wed to George L. Pineo, 07/03/1958:9
Dogs. see also Butler, James; Favor, Blanche; Peterson, Dorothy; Sherman,
Gladys; Sherman, Nelson
Nemasket Kennels, Main St, Lakeville (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Brockton driver runs down Benjamin Moskoff's valuable greyhound
racer, 01/20/1955:1
Local dogs wins Lakeville Sportsmen's Club field trials, 04/21/1955:11
Local Kerry Blue Kennels produce many champions (p), 05/05/1955:6
Three heifers owned by John Gomes viciously attacked, 05/19/1955:1
Local fanciers costume pets for the season (p), 12/15/1955:1
Smith & Sons Poultry Farm has German shepherd dogs for sale,
03/08/1956:8
Lakeville Sportsmen's Club holds annual spring hare trials,
03/21/1957:6
Susan Duff bitten in neck by collie owned by Malcolm Buck,
05/02/1957:7
Pack of wild dogs ravaging livestock in North Middleboro,
07/11/1957:1
Local entries perfom well at Obedience trials in Falmouth and
Plymouth, 08/15/1957:1
Meter reader Pawlak bitten in line of duty, 11/07/1957:4
Three local dogs show well in Bristol County trials, 11/14/1957:1
Thomas and Kenneth Maddigan, beagle hound lost (p), 01/16/1958:2
Dogs in road cause crash on Wareham St, 01/23/1958:10
Race track for Lakeville denied, 01/30/1958:5
Driver Helen Dowse distracted by dog, wrecks car, 09/25/1958:1
Dog causes accident on Center St, 03/26/1959:7
Lakeville Sportsmen's Club holds annual spring hare trials,
04/09/1959:9
Dog obedience demonstrated at 4-H Hobby Night, 04/16/1959:1
Sixteen-year-old committed for dog killings, 07/16/1959:1
Gazette clerk praised for locating lost dog, 09/24/1959:1
Dogs - Law and Legislation
Dog Officer Arthur Benson reports annual statistics, 02/10/1955:1
Dogdom's social register announced, 04/07/1955:1
Dog officer's annual report, 01/26/1956:6
Mawhinney's cocker spaniel secures #1 dog license, 03/22/1956:5
Officer asks that owners restrain pets, 01/24/1957:1
Officer Benson has his problems, but job rewarding, 03/27/1958:4
892 tags still available, 04/03/1958:1
Lakeville dog officer reports 15 strays in December, 01/08/1959:11
First ten dog tag licensees listed, 03/12/1959:1
Lakeville dog officer D. Evelyn Norris announces arrival of tags,
03/12/1959:6
Doherty, Edythe A.
Assault and battery charge against Walter Doherty dismissed for lack of
prosecution, 05/03/1956:3
Doherty, Walter P.
Assault and battery charge dismissed for lack of prosecution,
05/03/1956:3
Domestic Violence. see Family Violence
Donahue, Martinia
Junior High English teacher retires after 50 years (p), 06/18/1959:3
Donahue, Patrick
Engaged to Carole Silva, 07/24/1958:4
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Donahue, Wayne
Rural schoolhouse reveals close student-teacher relationship (p),
11/26/1959:1
Donati, Eleanor Perry
Son born, 07/05/1956:5
Donati, Elmer, Jr.
Son born, 07/05/1956:5
Donlon, John A.
Son born, 02/26/1959:5
Donlon, Joyce Westgate
Son born, 02/26/1959:5
Donner, Bobbie
Horribles Parade highlight of Halloween celebration (p), 11/07/1957:1
Donner, Calvin
Enrolls at Christian College, Glen Cove, ME, 10/08/1959:4
Attends Rockland Maine Bible College, 12/31/1959:5
Donner, Deanne
Local teen center discussed at YMCA (p), 11/07/1957:13
Describes job as councillor at cerebral palsy camp (p), 08/07/1958:1
Pilgrim Fellowship enjoys tour of Washington, DC (p), 02/26/1959:1
Wins DAR honor (p), 02/26/1959:1
Awarded scholarship from Wellesley College (p), 06/04/1959:1
Serves at cerebral palsy camp on Martha's Vineyard, 06/25/1959:1
Doing praiseworthy work at cerebral palsy camp (p), 07/23/1959:1
Attends Wellesley College, 09/03/1959:9
Donner, Elaine
Central Baptist Junior Choir (p), 03/15/1956:1
Horribles Parade highlight of Halloween celebration (p), 11/07/1957:1
Donner, Elin Sophie
Obituary, 03/15/1956:4
Widow of John A. dies at age 87, 03/15/1956:7
Donner, Elizabeth Brown
Son born, 01/20/1955:7
Donner, G. Oliver
Son born, 01/20/1955:7
Carpenter and builder (ad), 10/18/1956:8
DPW truck collides with Donner at Courtland and South Main St,
03/13/1958:1
Donner, Geneva S.
Foreclosure notice, 03/24/1955:11
Donner, George A.
Candidate for Housing Authority profiled, 01/06/1955:10
Foreclosure notice, 03/24/1955:11
Donner, Harold
Local teen center discussed at YMCA (p), 11/07/1957:13
Donner, Harold J.
Named president of Middleborough Co-operative Bank, 06/30/1955:1
Named treasurer of Co-operative Bank, 08/28/1958:12
Donner, Jonathan
Horribles Parade highlight of Halloween celebration (p), 11/07/1957:1
Donner, Marilyn
Local Girl Scout profiled (p), 03/13/1958:1
Serves at cerebral palsy camp on Martha's Vineyard, 06/25/1959:1
Doing praiseworthy work at cerebral palsy camp (p), 07/23/1959:1
Donner, Marlowe
Central Baptist Junior Choir (p), 03/15/1956:1
Donner, Mrs George A.
Mother Annie Boardway celebrates 85th birthday (p), 08/21/1958:1
Donner, Mrs Harold
Local teen center discussed at YMCA (p), 11/07/1957:13
Donner, Susan
Grandmother Annie Boardway celebrates 85th birthday (p),
08/21/1958:1
Donovan, John
Little Leaguer posts 4-0 pitching record and ends with no-hitter,
08/14/1958:1
Little League champs feted by Elks (p), 10/30/1958:1
Donovan, John T.
Replaces Fred Kiamie as MHS history teacher, 08/30/1956:1
Donovan, Marjorie
Graduates from University of Massachusetts, 06/09/1955:11
Donovan, Marjorie A.
Files marriage intentions, 07/19/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 08/02/1956:1
Donovan, Marjorie Ann
Engaged to Ralph Norman Levesque (p), 05/03/1956:1
Donovan, Richard F.
Engaged to Virginia Huntley, 12/29/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 12/20/1956:4
Wed to Virginia Huntley, 12/27/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 12/27/1956:8
Couple in newly furnished apartment in Fayetteville, NC, 01/03/1957:4
Donovan and Jackson collide at Forest and Frank St, 03/12/1959:4
Donovan, Virginia Huntley
Couple in newly furnished apartment in Fayetteville, NC, 01/03/1957:4
Donut Delite Shop
Opening soon at 132 North Main St (ad), 03/01/1956:2
Grand opening (ad), 03/08/1956:2
Now open (ad), 03/29/1956:6
Features tasty donuts (p), 06/28/1956:11
Popular shop has many kinds of donuts, 10/25/1956:10
Completes arrangements to enlarge snackery, 01/31/1957:9
Shop now twice as large (p), 04/18/1957:10
Employs Beverly Dormit, 09/12/1957:2
Features many fine foods (p), 10/10/1957:10
Buy the best donuts here, 12/26/1957:6
Safe forced, $400 taken, 01/23/1958:3
Has fine foods (p), 03/13/1958:7
Buy the best, 05/29/1958:8
Good food at the right price (p), 07/31/1958:7
Buy the best at Delite, 10/16/1958:10
Buy the best, 02/19/1959:10
Best variety of donuts available in town, 08/13/1959:10
Offers best coffee break (p), 12/24/1959:11
Dooley, A.
Purchases house from Doris Bailey, 07/09/1959:2
Dore, Paul
Former Middleboro injured in Sagamore train crash, 09/15/1955:1
Dorman, Allison
High school baseball squad from 1910 (p), 10/03/1957:12
Dormit, Beverly. see Donut Delite Shop
Dormit, Beverly Ann
Engaged to Ronald Edward Lent (p), 01/23/1958:1
Dormit, Helen
Employed at Donut Delite Shop (p), 07/31/1958:7
Dorn, Kenneth Daniel
Engaged to Florence M. Butler (p), 08/08/1957:1
Dorothy Ann Shop
37 Center St (ad), 01/20/1955:2
Shoplifting trio invades local store, 03/24/1955:1
Removal sale (ad), 10/20/1955:5
Dorr, Josephine Grant
Daughter born, 04/19/1956:7
Dorr, Marilyn
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Dorr, Merrill C.
Daughter born, 04/19/1956:7
Dory, Lawrence
Fined $50 for operating after license revoked, 10/29/1959:5
Dory, Lawrence M.
Files marriage intentions, 04/30/1959:11
Wed to Mary Gertrude Wrightington, 05/14/1959:7
Dossett, Edna L. Eaton
Dies at age 63, 06/06/1957:7
Doton, Edward
Family resides in Woodstock, VT, 07/12/1956:9
Doton, Edward E.
Daughter born, 05/31/1956:4
Doton, Joy Cobb
More praise for Vermont from former resident (l), 10/06/1955:9
Daughter born, 05/31/1956:4
Doton, Linda Rae
Born to Edward E. and Joy Cobb, 05/31/1956:4
Dot's Gift Shop
Doris Cranmer, 75 Oak St (ad), 02/19/1959:2
Doty, Almira Keith
Wife of Chester dies at age 85, 07/28/1955:5
Obituary, 07/28/1955:10
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Doty, Chester A.
Petition for probate of will, 01/17/1957:5
Doty, Chester Arnold
Dies at age 81, 12/20/1956:4
Obituary, 12/20/1956:8
Double C Auction Gallery
Grand opening, Bedford St (ad), 04/02/1959:6
Doucet, Catherine Theresa Ramos
Son born, 09/26/1957:6
Doucet, Rene Ernest
Son born, 09/26/1957:6
Doucette, Germaine, see The Gold and White House
Douglas, Deborah Louise
Obituary, 08/25/1955:1
Douglas, Joan D.
Wed to George R. Anderson, 04/07/1955:6
Douglas, John
Petition for probate of will, 06/14/1956:12, 06/21/1956:11
Douglas, Philip
What Do You Want ? 01/27/1955:5
Episcopal rector tendered farewell party, 02/03/1955:1
Douzanis, Cecile
Injured in crash on Wareham St, 06/04/1959:1
Douzanis, Edward
Sears Roebuck and Co. donates equipment for MHS biology and
chemistry students (p), 10/10/1957:7
Overcome by paralysis while driving, 01/30/1958:1
Completes basic training at Parris Island, SC (p), 12/18/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 07/23/1959:8
Wedding described, 07/30/1959:3
Wed to Judith E. Bissonnette, 07/30/1959:5
Dove, Apfinio
Sentenced to probation for assault on wife Ruth, 09/22/1955:11
Wife drops charge of disturbing the peace, 12/01/1955:8
Fire razes Cherry St home of Apfinio Dove, 11/22/1956:1
Dove, Ruth
Husband Apfinio sentenced to probation for assault on wife,
09/22/1955:11
Dow, Curtis F.
Hit from behind by Hyde Park driver, 07/05/1956:2
Engaged to Lois Joann Mostrom, 11/13/1958:10
Dow, David F.
Discharged from U.S. Army, 03/17/1955:8
Dow, Winnifred M.
Files marriage intentions, 02/19/1959:11
Wed to David L. Nelson, 03/05/1959:7
Downing, Edward Poole
Dies at age 85, 03/07/1957:8
Obituary, 03/07/1957:9
Downing, Elizabeth Billinton
Obituary, 12/04/1958:6
Dowse, Helen
Driver distracted by dog, wrecks car, 09/25/1958:1
Dowse, Herbert
Daughter born, 01/19/1956:5
Dowse, Herbert B.
Lieutenant praises New Zealanders (p), 02/20/1958:2
Dowse, Marilyn Anderson
Daughter born, 01/19/1956:5
Doyle, Dorcas A.
Files marriage intentions, 08/15/1957:5
Wed to Erling E. Norlin, Jr., 08/22/1957:3
Doyle, Gregory
Dies in Connecticut, 04/18/1957:4
Doyle, Harry M.
Obituary, 01/30/1958:4
Doyle, Hilda Bertha
Wife of M. Joseph dies at age 68, 09/04/1958:5
Obituary, 09/04/1958:10
Doyle, Hilda P.
Petition for probate of will, 09/25/1958:9
Doyle, Joseph E., Jr.
Aquatic director at Cap's Day Camp, 06/18/1959:5
Doyle, Mary L.
Notice of unpaid taxes, 03/10/1955:9
Doyle, William J.
Brother dies in Connecticut, 04/18/1957:4
Dies at age 67, 10/17/1957:8
Obituary, 10/17/1957:12
Draft Board. see Selective Service Board
Draghetti, Janet
Cast member of senior class play (p), 03/20/1958:1
Attends Hood College, Frederick, MD, 12/03/1959:16
Draghetti, Raymond
1924 Hi Y Club (p), 10/01/1959:8
Draghetti, Raymond L.
Returns to Plymouth Shoe Co. as vice-president, 05/23/1957:1
Draghetti, Sam
Nemasket Club baseball team circa 1921 (p), 08/06/1959:12
Knights of Columbus baseball team of Middleboro Twilight League
1933-34 (p), 11/19/1959:12
Drake, Carolyn
Observes 77th birthday, 10/29/1959:6
Drake, Charles
Interim pastor at Rock Village Church, 12/03/1959:6
Drake, Elaine Marie
Born to Richard H., 02/09/1956:7
Drake, Ernest M.
North Middleboro couple married 54 years, 06/05/1958:14
Drake, Horace C.
Obituary, 11/07/1957:4
Dies at age 82, 11/07/1957:5
Drake, Kenneth Bryan
Born to Richard H., 11/14/1957:5
Drake, Malcolm C.
Former faculty member at Bryant and Stratton Business College,
06/16/1955:12
Drake, Marie Gervaise
Son born, 10/01/1959:7
Drake, Marion Beals
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Drake, Nancy
Enrolls at Tufts University, 09/12/1957:12
Engaged to Allyn Everett Phillips (p), 10/02/1958:1
Engaged to Allyn E. Phillips, 03/26/1959:5, 04/30/1959:8
Files marriage intentions, 06/18/1959:7
Wedding described (p), 06/25/1959:2
Wed to Allyn E. Phillips, 06/25/1959:11
Drake, Reginald W.
Wed to Ruth P. Hanson, 03/06/1958:7
Purchases East Grove St property from Harold Wygant, 06/12/1958:12
Couple moves to East Grove St, 07/10/1958:9
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Drake, Richard H.
Daughter born, 02/09/1956:7
Son born, 11/14/1957:5
Promoted to senior actuarial assistant at Prudential Insurance Co.,
08/28/1958:1
Son born, 10/01/1959:7
Drake, Richard Sutcliffe
Born to Richard H. and Marie Gervaise, 10/01/1959:7
Drama. see Theater
Drenckhahn, Betty Maranville
Daughter born, 01/30/1958:9
Son born, 11/05/1959:11
Drenckhahn, Lee
Engaged to Betty Maranville, 08/09/1956:2
Drenckhahn, Leon
Wedding described, 08/23/1956:4
Daughter born, 01/30/1958:9
Technical Sergeant transfers to Dover, DE, 07/24/1958:5
Son born, 11/05/1959:11
Drenckhahn, Tara Lee
Born to Leon and Betty Maranville, 01/30/1958:9
Dressmakers. see Tailors
Drevinsky, Dorothy J. Wayner
Son born, 04/25/1957:11
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Drevinsky, Peter
Receives Ph.D. in chemistry from Clark University (p), 06/12/1958:1
Drevinsky, Peter J.
Files marriage intentions, 05/31/1956:4
Wed to Dorothy J. Wayner, 06/21/1956:5
Son born, 04/25/1957:11
Drew, Alvaris
Family resides in Clifton, NJ, 06/30/1955:3
Drew, Alvaris F.
Resides in Union, SC, 12/11/1958:10
Drew, Bradford Alden
Wed to Jean Magnussen Messere, 11/07/1957:6
Drew, Edwin
Files marriage intentions, 11/17/1955:5
Wed to May L. Ryder, 11/24/1955:5
Drew, Elizabeth
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Drew, Elizabeth H.
Executor presents account of estate, 11/13/1958:9
Drew, Elizabeth Holmes
Dies at age 87, 01/24/1957:5
Obituary, 01/24/1957:8
Petition for probate of will, 02/14/1957:5
Drew, Elmer O.
Promoted to rank of Lieutenant Commander at Yorktown, VA,
05/26/1955:11
Lieutenant Commander serves at Yorktown, VA mine depot,
09/22/1955:9
Lieutenant Commander plans to retire from U.S. Navy, 01/31/1957:1
Appointed administrator of data processing at RCA Missile Test Project
at Patrick AFB, 07/09/1959:5
Drew, Margaret
1914 Grammar School Basketball team (p), 11/26/1959:8
Drews, Alfred
Daughter born, 06/09/1955:6
Drews, Anna Griswold
Daughter born, 06/09/1955:6
Dries, Alice Shaw
Son born, 05/29/1958:9
Dries, Anton F.
Files marriage intentions, 06/21/1956:5
Wed to Florence M. Holmgren, 07/19/1956:5
Dries, Mrs Richard V.
State of starvation causes mother of four to faint in local store,
12/04/1958:1
Dries, Richard
Alice LaMere wins paternity complaint against Dries, 03/14/1957:3
Son born, 05/29/1958:9
Dries, Richard V.
Files marriage intentions, 09/05/1957:5
Wed to Alice M. LaMere, 09/26/1957:6
State of starvation causes mother of four to faint in local store,
12/04/1958:1
Charge of non-support dismissed, 08/06/1959:1
Drinking Water. see Nemasket Spring Water Co.; Water Supply
Driscoll, John
Named to Program Committee of Mental Health Association,
02/24/1955:7
Winner in playground 1,000 Point Contest (p), 07/07/1955:1
MHS guidance director resigns to take post in Melrose public schools,
08/04/1955:1
Drive-In Theaters. see Meadowbrook Drive-In Theatre
Drohen, Andrew J.
Major trains with army reserve unit at Camp Kilmer, NJ, 04/28/1955:3
Major serves as supply officer at Camp Drum, NY, 08/18/1955:2
Drought
Focuses attention on water problem, 07/11/1957:1
Lawns drying up, 07/18/1957:1
State Commissioner concerned over rainfall deficit, 07/18/1957:2
Selectmen continue water ban; water tower to be ready soon,
07/25/1957:1
Cranberry growers hit by lack of rain (p), 10/10/1957:11
Leaves gate house high and dry (p), 10/10/1957:11
Drowning
Airman Donald Thayer's body recovered from Great Quittacas Pond,
07/28/1955:1
Body of Eugene Chausse found floating in Nemasket River,
09/29/1955:1
Jesse Perkins washed overboard by huge wave while crossing
Narragansett Bay, 08/23/1956:1
Body of Jesse Perkins washes ashore at Barrington, RI, 08/30/1956:1
James Magnette narrowly escapes drowning in icy flume, 02/20/1958:1
Andrew Sisson escapes drowning in flume under Wareham St (p),
04/10/1958:1
Blanche Plants drowns in Long Pond, 07/10/1958:1
Joseph Conlon drowns in Loon Pond, 07/10/1958:1
Leonard and James Bishop drown in North Carver pond, 02/19/1959:1
Joseph Richards of New Bedford drowns in Long Pond, 07/30/1959:1
Drug Stores. see also Buck's Pharmacy
Giberti's Apothecary, corner of Center and High St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Profile of Giberti's Pharmacy, 01/27/1955:6
Giberti's Apothecary advises following doctor's advice, 04/07/1955:9
LaForest Pharmacy, 53 Center St (ad), 04/14/1955:8
Craig's Pharmacy, 53 Center St (ad), 03/12/1959:4
Center St building housed string of pharmacies (p), 12/17/1959:8
Drugs - Law and Legislation
John Starr, Jr. gets six months for possession of hypodermic needles,
09/18/1958:12
Judge grants Charles Zion re-trial in drug instrument case, 10/09/1958:1
Zion innocent of charges in which previously found guilty,
10/30/1958:12
Paul Bradley and Robert Silva receive suspended sentences on drug
charges, 11/05/1959:2
Drummond, Barbara Hebert
Daughter born, 10/22/1959:11
Drummond, James
Daughter born, 10/22/1959:11
Drummond, James Frances, 3rd
Engaged to Barbara Ann Hebert (p), 01/10/1957:1
Drummond, James F.W.
Files marriage intentions, 05/09/1957:7
Wed to Barbara A. Hebert, 05/23/1957:7
Wedding described (p), 05/30/1957:4
Drunk Driving
Donald Falconieri fined, 01/13/1955:9
Walter Morgan fined $75, 01/20/1955:7
Elmer Hackey fined $125, 01/20/1955:8
Nathaniel Shurtleff, Jr. found not guilty, 03/31/1955:3
Joseph E. Pierce fined $100, 06/02/1955:5
George Cleaves fined $75, 06/02/1955:7
Timothy Montgomery fined $75, 06/23/1955:4
Joseph McCulloch fined $35, 08/11/1955:9
Rayburn Wright fined $35, 12/22/1955:3
Nathaniel Shurtleff, Jr. not guilty, 12/29/1955:1
Donald Demers fined $50, 12/29/1955:2
Clyde Thomas pleads not guilty, 01/12/1956:7
Clyde Thomas acquitted, 02/02/1956:3
Bruce Murdock fined $75, 04/05/1956:8
Robert Shaw fined $75, 05/17/1956:3
James Provonche fined $75, 05/24/1956:11
Wilbur Ballard fined $60, 06/14/1956:7
Edward Robbins, Jr. fined $50, 06/28/1956:9
Escapee Carl Turbeville sentenced to three months, 07/26/1956:1
Richard Benson fined $75, 08/02/1956:7
Ernest Lizotte fined $60, 09/13/1956:3
Thomas Brierly gets one year in jail for fatal accident, 11/22/1956:4
Frederick Horsman appeals $100 fine, 12/20/1956:4
Richard Carpenter fined $80, 12/20/1956:14
Mrs Erlin Norlin found not guilty, 02/21/1957:2
Arnold Hollis fined $60, 03/28/1957:3
Albert McManus not guilty, 05/02/1957:13
Leonard Arenburg charged after car strikes pole injuring two children,
07/18/1957:6
Frederick Horsman fined $85, 07/25/1957:5
Leonard Arenburg fined $60, 07/25/1957:5
George Westgate fined $40, 08/01/1957:10
Thomas Heath fined in wake of accident, 08/22/1957:8
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Drunk Driving continued
Addison Coombs guilty of four charges in wake of accident,
08/29/1957:13
Francis Murphy pleads innocent, 09/26/1957:4
Maurice Murphy not guilty, 11/07/1957:3
Joseph Knysinski, Jr. guilty, 12/19/1957:1
Winsor Holmes pleads not guilty, 03/20/1958:5
Letourneau held criminally responsible for traffic death, 04/03/1958:1
Winsor Holmes appeals fines, 05/08/1958:4
Karl Burgess fined $50, 05/08/1958:7
Ronald Patterson fined $70 for drunk and reckless driving,
05/15/1958:8
Edith Clark charged, 07/24/1958:6
Christian Silva fined $35, 07/24/1958:9
Edith Clark appeals court findings, 08/21/1958:5
Norman McLean charged, 08/21/1958:7
Edith Clark pays fine of $75, 09/11/1958:5
Haynes case headed to Superior Court, 10/23/1958:6
Defendant Eugene Peabody asks for continuance, 01/01/1959:7
William Crossley, Jr. fined $75, 01/22/1959:6
Walter Moquin fined $75, 02/12/1959:2
Frederick Bumpus fined $35, 03/12/1959:5
Albert McManus pleads not guilty, 03/26/1959:3
Albert Guild arraigned in pole crash, 03/26/1959:6
Albert McManus acquitted, 04/02/1959:2
Albert Guild fined $75, 04/09/1959:12
Walter Hammond fined $35, 05/07/1959:10
Malcolm MacLeod charged, 10/01/1959:1
Charge against Malcolm MacLeod dropped, 10/22/1959:4
Paul Gasunas fined $75, 12/31/1959:2
Drunkenness
George and Elsie Harris each fined $5, 03/03/1955:8
Jesse Perkins gets six months for repeat drunk charge, 03/10/1955:10
Pierce, Gabrey, and Soper each get one month sentence, 04/21/1955:6
George Soper fined $15, 04/21/1955:10
Francis DeCosta fined $15, 05/05/1955:2
Edward Harris fined $5, 06/30/1955:5
Frederick Crane pleads guilty, case filed, 07/14/1955:10
Soper and Harris each fined $10, 08/04/1955:9
Joseph McCulloch fined $5, 08/11/1955:9
Soper serves ten days in lieu of $10 fine, 08/11/1955:9
Frances Johnson put on probation, 08/18/1955:8
John Cordeiro guilty, case filed, 08/25/1955:2
Harry Wager fined $10, 08/25/1955:7
Charles Griswold fined $15, 09/08/1955:8
Fred Boothman found not guilty, 09/22/1955:11
Harold Gibson guilty, 10/20/1955:8
John Coreiro fined $5, 12/22/1955:3
Nathaniel Shurtleff, Jr. not guilty, 12/29/1955:1
Thomas O'Brierly guilty, 01/05/1956:6
Clyde Thomas pleads not guilty on charges stemming from traffic
accident, 01/12/1956:7
Henry Gray, Sr. gets 30 days in jail, 01/26/1956:7
Clyde Thomas acquitted, 02/02/1956:3
Albert Campbell gets 60 days, 02/02/1956:6
Kenneth Hollis fined $75 on morals charge and drunkenness,
02/16/1956:3
Jesse Perkins fined $10, 05/10/1956:7
John Cordeiro fined $10, 05/24/1956:15
Charles Griswold placed on probation, 05/31/1956:1
Wilbur Ballard fined $15, 06/14/1956:7
Milton Gosson, Percy Griswold, and Joseph Matrisciano guilty,
06/14/1956:14
John Barboza fined $15, 07/12/1956:8
Charge against Edwin Johnson dismissed, 08/09/1956:8
Percy Griswold fined $15, 08/09/1956:8
Albert Campbell guilty, 08/23/1956:2
Ernest Lizotte fined $15, 09/13/1956:3
Francis Murphy gets six month's probation, 09/27/1956:4
Charge against Howard Bassett dismissed for lack of prosecution,
11/22/1956:6
Albert Campbell sentenced to four months, 11/29/1956:3
Frederick Horsman appeals $5 fine, 12/20/1956:4
Richard Carpenter fined $15, 12/20/1956:14
Drunkenness continued
Howard Bassett guilty, 01/17/1957:8
Frederick Horsman fined $10, 01/24/1957:4
Erlin Norlin found not guilty, 02/21/1957:2
Arnold Hollis fined $15, 03/28/1957:3
Minnie Lee found guilty, 03/28/1957:3
Albert McManus not guilty, 05/02/1957:13
John Cordeiro gets one year of probation, 05/09/1957:2
Howard Bassett gets 30 days, 05/23/1957:9
John Cordeiro gets five days, 06/27/1957:9
Edward Ouellette gets 20 days, 07/18/1957:1
Leonard Arenburg charged after car strikes pole injuring two children,
07/18/1957:6
Frederick Horsman fined $15, 07/25/1957:5
Leonard Arenburg fined $15, 07/25/1957:5
Judge sets payment for Sampson's rampage at bar, 08/08/1957:9
Leonard Bump pleads guilty, 08/08/1957:9
Edward Ouellette gets 30 days, 08/08/1957:12
Edward Ouellette guilty again, 08/15/1957:1
Thomas Heath fined in wake of accident, 08/22/1957:8
Addison Coombs guilty of four charges in wake of accident,
08/29/1957:13
Francis Murphy pleads innocent, 09/26/1957:4
Maurice Murphy not guilty, 11/07/1957:3
John Vickery fined $15, 11/21/1957:10
Joseph Knysinski, Jr. guilty, 12/19/1957:1
Charles Vaughn guilty, 01/09/1958:9
Newell Wambolt denies charges, 01/30/1958:4
Albert Campbell gets 30 days, 02/13/1958:8
Bertha Shaw at Taunton Hospital under observation, 03/06/1958:6
Frederick Maher gets 30 days, 03/20/1958:1
Winsor Holmes pleads not guilty, 03/20/1958:5
Charges against Newell Wambolt dismissed, 03/27/1958:5
Charles Vaughn guilty, 05/01/1958:13
Charge against Raymond Robinson dismissed for lack of prosecution,
06/12/1958:1
J. Francis Murphy requests 30-day sentence, 06/12/1958:1
Gerald DeMoranville gets ten days, 07/10/1958:7
Christian Silva fined $10, 07/24/1958:9
Leonard Bump gets two months for drunkenness and auto theft,
07/31/1958:1
Forrest Garnet fined $10, 08/21/1958:5
Charles D. Vaughn gets 30 days, 08/21/1958:7
Roland McDonald enters nolo plea, 08/21/1958:7
Charles Griswold gets 30-day suspended sentence, 08/28/1958:4
Lillian Pennanen fined $15, 09/04/1958:6
Robert Carr fined $10, 09/18/1958:3
Haynes case headed to Superior Court, 10/23/1958:6
Ardavast Kayajan charged, 10/30/1958:12
Pearson, Murphy, and Campbell sentenced, 11/13/1958:5
Ardavast Kayajan fined $5, 11/20/1958:10
Archibald McPheron pleads guilty, 12/04/1958:1
Addison Coombs gets 60 days for drunkenness and disturbing the
peace, 12/18/1958:5
Richard Westgate faces charges, 12/25/1958:1
Henry Carroll gets probation, 01/01/1959:7
John Rose fined $10, 01/22/1959:6
Police tussle with John Vickery, asked to leave Four Corners Cafe,
01/29/1959:6
Albert Campbell gets 30 days, 02/05/1959:8
John Vickery fined for fracas at Four Corners Cafe, 02/05/1959:9
Francis Nichols gets 30 days, 03/12/1959:13
Albert McManus pleads not guilty, 03/26/1959:3
Albert McManus acquitted, 04/02/1959:2
Thomas Pierce gets 30 days, 04/09/1959:12
Charles Vaughan fined $10, 04/23/1959:3
Walter Morgan charged with drunkenness and assault, 04/23/1959:3
Marilyn Coombs gets 30-day suspended sentence, 05/14/1959:5
Roland McDonald denies charge brought by wife Arlene, 07/23/1959:1
Sally Hale fined $10, 07/30/1959:7
Ardavast Kayajan, Jr. committed to Taunton State Hospital for
observation, 08/06/1959:1
Frank Del Vecchio found guilty, 08/06/1959:1
Lillian Guild found guilty, 08/06/1959:1
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Drunkenness continued
Barboza not guilty, 09/03/1959:7
John Vickery fined $15, 09/03/1959:7
Albert Campbell sentenced to 60 days on two counts, 09/17/1959:1
Ardavast Kayajan, Jr. found not guilty, 09/17/1959:1
Thomas Pierce found guilty, 09/17/1959:1
David Goodine gets 30 days, 11/05/1959:2
Robert Morrison gets 30 days, 11/26/1959:1
Daniel McDonald arrested for auto violations and drunkenness,
attempts suicide, 12/17/1959:1
Louis Caperello fined $15, 12/24/1959:1
Druse (Mr)
Druse residence on School St sold to Ralph Chaplic, 06/04/1959:4
Dry Cleaners. see Laundries
Dry Goods. see Department Stores
Dube, Albert
Navy man to be reassigned, 01/27/1955:5
Stationed at Quonset Point, RI, 01/26/1956:11
Stationed at Norfolk, VA, 09/05/1957:2
Engaged to Margaret Giberti, 10/01/1959:5
Files marriage intentions, 10/08/1959:7
Wedding described (p), 10/22/1959:5
Wed to Margaret L. Giberti, 10/29/1959:11
Dube, Albert B.
Electrician's Mate enroute to Far East, 06/09/1955:9
Engaged to Mary Louise Giberti (p), 05/21/1959:1
Dube, Albert R.
Serves on board USS Hornet, 09/29/1955:10
Dube, Arthur
Slips on icy street, 02/19/1959:9
DuBeau, Ernest J., Jr.
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
DuBeau, Mary J.
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Dubey, Fay Melix
Son born, 04/11/1957:8
Dubey, Oram
Son born, 04/11/1957:8
Dubord, Barbara Ellis
Daughter born, 12/31/1959:5
Dubord, Eugene
Daughter born, 12/31/1959:5
Dubord, George
Three unhurt as car skids into hydrant on Pleasant St, 03/01/1956:3
Rolls car on Bridge St, 05/22/1958:9
Fined $20 for reckless driving, 05/29/1958:1
Dubord, George H.
Graduates from Great Lakes Naval Training Center, 09/10/1959:6
Dubord, James
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Ducas, Viola M.
Engaged to Edward A. Thomas, 02/02/1956:11
Wedding described, 02/09/1956:5
Ducasse, Carmen M.
Wed to Zigmund A. Stulpin, 08/02/1956:3
Ducey, Carol Ann
Engaged to Thomas J. Glennon, 04/28/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Wedding described (p), 06/30/1955:4
Wed to Thomas M. Glennon, Jr., 06/30/1955:5
Ducey, Daniel, Jr.
And J. Frederick Souza injured in Bridgewater accidents, 09/08/1955:8
Daniel Ducey, Jr. and Frank Harris, Jr. collide at Four Corners,
01/03/1957:7
Ducey, Mrs Daniel
Demonstrates new oxygen tent at St. Luke's (p), 07/25/1957:1
Mr and Mrs Gairad Young present new oxygen tent to St. Luke's (p),
07/25/1957:1
DuCharme, Peggy
Bates School cheerleaders pose for photo (p), 04/05/1956:3
Dudley, Dorothy H.
Wed to Charles E. Setterlund, 04/24/1958:7
Dudley, Henry H.
Couple resides in St. Petersburg, FL, 12/29/1955:4
Dudley, Kenneth A.
Serving as hatch captain on board USS Cavalier, 05/22/1958:9
Dudley, Muriel
Files marriage intentions, 09/01/1955:4
Wed to Raymond Braddock, 09/15/1955:4
Dudley, Walter
Bicyclist runs into moving car at Center and Lovell St, 06/09/1955:1
Dudovicz, Mary A.
Petitions for sale of land held as tenant in common, 01/12/1956:4
Dudovicz, Wesley
Files marriage intentions, 11/17/1955:5
West Side School pupils present The Littlest Shepherd (p),
12/29/1955:1
Dudovicz, Wesley V.
Wed to Adela H. Saymak, 11/24/1955:5
Duell, Audrey Lee
Engaged to Albert T. Thompson (p), 01/15/1959:12
Duell, Donald H.
Completes basic training at Parris Island (p), 12/13/1956:1
Promoted to Private 1st Class at Fort Rodman, 02/14/1957:5
Duell, Donald Henry
Completes six months of reserve training, 01/17/1957:8
Duell, Mrs Henry
Responds to George Butler in defense of Vermont (l), 09/29/1955:3
Duff, Malcolm
Discharged from U.S. Army, 08/30/1956:8
Appeals sentence in non-support case, 05/01/1958:13
Duff, Patricia Cunningham
Wed to Donald Moquin, 10/24/1957:5
Duff, Susan
Bitten in neck by collie owned by Malcolm Buck, 05/02/1957:7
Duffy, Donald F.
Is crew chief at Air Force Academy, 01/12/1956:1
Dufner, Walter
Wed to Mildred J. Gifford, 10/30/1958:7
Wedding described (p), 10/30/1958:8
Dugas, Mary Belanger
Son born, 07/12/1956:7
Dugas, Roger
Son born, 07/12/1956:7
Duggan, Charles
Son born, 05/12/1955:6
Duggan, Cornelius
Local blood donors respond to emergency call (p), 09/26/1957:1
Duggan, Shirley Cleaves
Son born, 05/12/1955:6
Duhaime, Joseph A.
Petition to determine value of estate, 06/23/1955:7
Duhamel, Gertrude Hodgdon
Daughter born, 01/27/1955:4
Duhamel, Robert
Daughter born, 01/27/1955:4
Duke, Elizabeth
Dies in Shrewsbury, 03/28/1957:6
Dumas, Alfred
Daughter born, 02/14/1957:8
Dumas, Eleanor Korey
Daughter born, 02/14/1957:8
Dumas, Ronald E.J.
Wed to Antoinette M. Iampietro, 01/05/1956:5
Dumas, Ronald H.
Files marriage intentions, 12/15/1955:5
Dumont, Ethel Tillson
Obituary, 05/28/1959:3
Dumps (garbage). see Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Dunbar, George
Petition for guardianship, 09/10/1959:2
Dunbar, George Delmar
Taunton man dies at age 82, 07/18/1957:7
Obituary, 07/18/1957:8
Dunbar, Patricia Waite
Daughter born, 07/07/1955:5
Dunbar, Richard. see Dunbar's Service Station
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Dunbar, Walter
Resides in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 01/06/1955:7
Daughter born, 07/07/1955:5
Dunbar's Service Station
Offers 24-hour wrecking service (p), 08/02/1956:8
Nicholas Roberts assistant manager, 08/09/1956:7
Sells quality Mobilgas products (p), 10/18/1956:10
Call Dunbar for wrecker service, 01/24/1957:9
New summer schedule, 06/13/1957:10
Get quality products and good repair service, 09/12/1957:10
Sells quality Mobilgas products (p), 11/28/1957:6
Sells finest quality products (p), 07/17/1958:6
Call for wrecker service, 09/04/1958:9
Sells finest quality products (p), 11/27/1958:7
An official inspection station, 04/16/1959:10
Prompt reliable service, 06/25/1959:10
Offers topnotch service (p), 09/24/1959:10
Service insures safety, 12/24/1959:11
Duncan, Lena
Resides in Boston, 09/29/1955:5
Duncklee, Lynette
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Dunham, Alice L. Shaw
Son born, 08/25/1955:9
Dunham, Arthur
Seriously hurt in auto accident in Providence, 01/03/1957:5
Dunham, Arthur H.
Writes on controversy between town manager and selectmen (l),
01/15/1959:6
Dunham, Bernice Perkins
Son born, 08/08/1957:5
Dunham, Bertha I.
New head cook at MHS, 02/07/1957:4
Dunham, Betsey Gates
Son born, 04/18/1957:6
Dunham, Betsy Gates
Son born, 11/20/1958:7
Dunham, Bob
Sells Everett Square barber shop to Francis Corsini (ad), 11/13/1958:11
Opens new barber shop on Bedford St (ad), 06/25/1959:11
Trophy-winning float in annual Precinct Country Fair (p), 07/23/1959:5
Dunham, Carlton Maxwell
Obituary, 06/21/1956:3
Dies at age 64, 06/21/1956:5
Dunham, Charles B.
Couple married 65 years, 11/28/1957:1
Dunham, Edward Charles
Infant son of Richard L., Jr. and Betsy L. Gates dies, 01/29/1959:11
Dunham, Emma Louise Reed
Daughter born, 05/05/1955:6
Dunham, Ephraim
Old apprenticing contracts donated to historical society, 11/03/1955:2
Dunham, Ethel F.
Petition for license to sell real estate, 07/09/1959:3
Dunham, Ethel Florence
Obituary, 07/09/1959:2
Widow of Walter dies at age 74, 07/09/1959:8
Dunham, Ethel W.
Obituary, 09/18/1958:9
Dies at age 74, 09/18/1958:11
Petition for administration of estate, 10/09/1958:12
Petition for license to sell real estate, 07/23/1959:10
Dunham, Evelyn F.
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Dunham, Florence M.
Celebrates 80th birthday, bio, 04/21/1955:12
Dunham, Francelia B.
North Carver woman dies at age 79, 01/19/1956:5
Obituary, 01/19/1956:5
Dunham, Frances Marie
Engaged to Michael P. Maier, 06/25/1959:7
Dunham, Frank Wilson
Born to George W. and Alice L. Shaw, 08/25/1955:9
Dunham, George W.
Son born, 08/25/1955:9
Transfers from Anderson AFB, Guam to Holloman AFB, Alamogordo,
NM, 10/10/1957:9
Dunham, Gertrude
Gas & Electric Department clerk retires after 35 years, 10/04/1956:1
Retires after 35 years of service (p), 10/11/1956:1
Dunham, Harold
Daughter born, 05/05/1955:6
Middleboro High School 1915 baseball squad (p), 08/14/1958:12
Dunham, Harold L., Jr.
Chief of Police presents safe driving awards to postal drivers (p),
12/06/1956:1
Post Office drivers earn safety awards (p), 09/25/1958:1
Dunham, Helen
1914 Grammar School Basketball team (p), 11/26/1959:8
Dunham, Howard F.
Couple married 40 years, 10/20/1955:1
Dunham, Irene Endres
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Dunham, Jo-Ann Gage
Son born, 09/01/1955:4
Dunham, Judith Frances
Obituary, 03/20/1958:6
Dunham, Leonard
Son born, 08/08/1957:5
Dunham, Lillian DesRosiers
Daughter born, 11/03/1955:7
Son born, 10/08/1959:7
Dunham, Louis J., Jr.
On Dean's List at Franklin Institute, 02/19/1959:1
Dunham, Mabel L.
Obituary, 04/17/1958:3
Dies at age 84, 04/17/1958:7
Dunham, Mercy Besse
Widow of Ernest G. dies at age 79, 12/04/1958:7
Obituary, 12/04/1958:10
Dunham, Mrs Norman
Moves to Cherry St, 01/20/1955:11
Dunham, Mrs Robert
Woolworth clerks dress up for Crazy Days promotion (p), 09/03/1959:1
Dunham, Myron
Building new home for Mr and Mrs Gilbert Campbell, 01/17/1957:6
New roof for new look at the YMCA (p), 12/26/1957:4
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Dunham, Norman
Stationed at Fort Dix, NJ, 01/06/1955:5
Son born, 09/01/1955:4
Discharged from U.S. Army, 07/12/1956:4
Dunham, Patricia
Young people enact living creche scene at Church of Our Saviour (p),
12/29/1955:1
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
MHS student gets Senator John Kennedy's autograph (p), 10/16/1958:1
Accepted at Massachusetts School of Art in Boston (p), 04/23/1959:1
MHS a cappella choir honored with invitation to NE Conservatory of
Music (p), 05/14/1959:1
Begins studies at Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, 09/17/1959:6
Dunham, Richard
Son born, 11/20/1958:7
Dunham, Richard, Jr.
Son born, 04/18/1957:6
Dunham, Richard L., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 01/31/1957:7
Wedding described, 02/07/1957:7
Wed to Betsey L. Gates, 02/14/1957:8
Couple married at First Congregational (p), 02/14/1957:11
Dunham, Robert
Illuminated plaque presented during dedication of new state armory
here (p), 11/07/1957:1
Local barber shop changes hands, 11/13/1958:12
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Dunham, Robert B.
Engaged to Lorraine A. Malenfant (p), 09/18/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 03/19/1959:7
Wed to Lorraine A. Malenfant, 04/09/1959:7
Wedding described (p), 04/09/1959:10
Dunham, Ronald
Daughter born, 11/03/1955:7
Son born, 10/08/1959:7
Dunham, Sandra Benson
Daughter born, 03/06/1958:11
Dunham, Wayne
Daughter born, 03/06/1958:11
Brake failure causes accident at Wood and East Grove St, 11/13/1958:1
Dunham, Wayne R.
Fined $50 for driving to endanger, 11/27/1958:2
Dunham, Wayne Robert
Files marriage intentions, 09/12/1957:7
Wed to Sandra Ann Benson, 09/19/1957:8
Dunham, Willard A.
Oak St couple married 59 years, 01/06/1955:1
Obituary, 11/24/1955:4
Dies at age 83, 11/24/1955:5
Petition for probate of will, 12/08/1955:7
Dunham, William E.
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Dunham, William Irving
Dies at age 88, 02/07/1957:8
Obituary, 02/07/1957:10
Petition for administration of estate, 03/19/1959:3
Dunham Family
Mr and Mrs Ernest Pratt donate collection of Dunham items to local
museum, 09/22/1955:5
Dunn, Bob
Winner in playground 1,000 Point Contest (p), 07/07/1955:1
Dunn, Dorothy A.
Replaces Meredith Martin in Grade 3 at Washburn Unit, 01/24/1957:1
Teacher transfers to Washburn Unit, 06/13/1957:2
Dunn, Edward
Captain returns from training at Camp Drum, 07/24/1958:1
Dunn, Edward J.
Daughter born, 08/13/1959:7
Dunn, Edward, Jr.
Army reservist completes two-week summer training at Fort Belvoir,
VA, 09/08/1955:1
Dunn, Evelyn
Beginners set to start sewing projects (p), 10/31/1957:7
Dunn, John W.
Hollywood, FL man dies at age 33, 12/06/1956:5
Obituary, 12/06/1956:6
Dunn, Marcella Leary
Daughter born, 08/13/1959:7
Dunn, Marcella R.
Hospitalized after thrown from vehicle in Center St collision,
10/11/1956:13
Dunn, Robert
West Side School pupils present The Littlest Shepherd (p),
12/29/1955:1
Dunsford, Mary D.
MHS teacher resigns, 06/09/1955:2
Dupee (Miss)
New MHS teacher, 10/30/1958:4
Dupeire, James
Family moves to Puerto Rico, 04/26/1956:4
Duperie, Lillian
Leap Year baby in 1908, 03/01/1956:4
Duphilly, Richard Paul
Born to Wilfred and Rita Leger, 01/19/1956:5
Duphilly, Rita Leger
Son born, 01/19/1956:5
Duphilly, Wilfred
Son born, 01/19/1956:5
Duphily, Gail
Infant daughter of Normand and Denise Langlois dies, 07/31/1958:6
Duphily, Joseph M.
Petition for probate of will, 08/08/1957:4
Duphily, Wilfred J.
Taxpayer's gripe (l), 03/26/1959:7
Dupont, David
Charged with larceny and malicious destruction of property,
10/08/1959:5
Judge inspects complaint scene, 10/15/1959:4
Dupont, David A.
Cross-complaints with Fred Boothman dismissed, 11/05/1959:2
Dupont, George N.
Prominent merchant dies, obituary, 12/05/1957:1
Dies at age 73, 12/05/1957:5
Dupre, Barbara Durante
Son born, 01/13/1955:4
Dupre, Barbara O'Rourke
Daughter born, 04/11/1957:8
Dupre, Raymond
Son born, 01/13/1955:4
Dupre, William
Daughter born, 04/11/1957:8
Duquette, Allyre Joseph
Dies at age 73, 02/10/1955:6
Obituary, 02/10/1955:11
Durant, Lois Gay
Multiple sclerosis patient writes and illustrates life in a rest home (i),
12/25/1958:1
Continues tales of rest home (i), 01/08/1959:1
Durfee, Robert
Runs auto into parked car on Oak St, 08/25/1955:7
Engaged to Patricia Cole, 04/16/1959:11
Durfee, Robert W.
Wed to Patricia R. Cole, 05/28/1959:11
Wedding described (p), 06/04/1959:7
Durfee, Robert William
Engaged to Patricia Ruth Cole, 07/17/1958:1
Durfee, Winifred
Engaged to George S. Dimock (p), 01/08/1959:2
Dutra, David
Youngsters enjoy Union Street School hot lunch program (p),
02/19/1959:1
Dutra, Henry
Son born, 04/14/1955:4, 05/07/1959:11
Dutra, John
Assistant custodian at MHS, 08/30/1956:1
Dutra, John E.
MHS custodian resigns, 09/18/1958:1
Dutra, John R.
Foreclosure notice, 06/18/1959:6
Dutra, Joseph
Dies at age 84, 10/18/1956:3
Obituary, 10/18/1956:6
Petition for administration of estate, 12/13/1956:7
Petition for license to sell real estate, 12/04/1958:2
Dutra, Lorraine Dolores
Engaged to Bobby Gene Ridge, 07/28/1955:10
Dutra, Marilyn F.
New Grade 4 teacher at School Street School, 06/20/1957:10
Dutra, Mary
Wife of Joseph R. dies at age 80, 01/13/1955:4
Obituary, 01/13/1955:10
Petition for administration of estate, 12/13/1956:2
Petition for license to sell real estate, 12/04/1958:6
Dutra, Marylynn F.
New member of school faculty introduced, 09/19/1957:2
Dutra, Mrs Henry
One of three Middleboro women to become U.S. citizens, 12/13/1956:5
Dutra, Raymond A.
Engaged to Dorothy E. Gabrey, 10/17/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 03/06/1958:7
Kiwanis Tag Day aided by 41 volunteers (p), 04/10/1958:5
Completes missile training at Fort Sill, OK, 08/06/1959:9
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Dutra, Shirley G.
Files marriage intentions, 04/28/1955:6
Wedding described, 05/05/1955:3
Wed to William F. Lydon, Jr., 05/05/1955:6
Dutra, Silvie A.
Foreclosure notice, 06/18/1959:6
Dutra, Theda Walker
Son born, 04/14/1955:4, 05/07/1959:11
Duverger, Mary Ella Margaret
Wedding described, 08/27/1959:12
Dwellings - Fires
Plymouth St home of Frank Barros, Jr. razed by fire, 01/06/1955:1
Wood St home of Norman MacDonald partially destroyed,
01/06/1955:1
Kingston woman appeals for help for Barros family (l) (June Ballinger),
01/20/1955:1
Middleboro folks answer appeal for aid to Barros family, 01/27/1955:1
Two kitchen fires at Plymouth St home of Manuel Combra,
01/27/1955:1
Barros family receives aid from generous individuals and organizations,
01/27/1955:4
Barros family extends thanks to all who helped, 02/03/1955:1
Wide variety of items donated to Barros family, 02/03/1955:1
Cottage owned by Julius Hill destroyed, 02/24/1955:1
Damages ceilings in Francis McCausland's Walnut St cottage,
03/17/1955:1
Department has another busy day, 04/07/1955:3
Flood oil stove catches fire at Archibald home on Plympton St,
06/09/1955:1
Benjamin and Helen Kakstis victims of fiery holocaust, 11/03/1955:1
Herbert Williams' home damaged, 11/24/1955:1
Oil burner flareup quelled at Barboza's Wareham St home,
12/01/1955:1
Handy and Freyermuth families burned out of home, 12/29/1955:1
Fire guts bathroom in Keedwell house, 01/12/1956:1
Pike's cottage at Tispaquin Pond burns to the ground, 02/02/1956:4
Four homeless in wake of East Main St fire, 03/22/1956:7
Fire destroys Lakeside General Store and Sorenson home, 03/29/1956:1
Fire damages Cambridge St home of Nathan Wright, 05/17/1956:9
Fire levels 100-year-old Lakeville homestead, 05/24/1956:1
Cyclist Alfred Phillips saves John Maki's burning home, 08/30/1956:7
Carrie Whitney dies after oil burner fire ignites clothing, 10/18/1956:1
Town workers praised by selectmen for work at Whitney fire,
11/01/1956:8
Fire razes Cherry St home of Apfinio Dove, 11/22/1956:1
Fate frowns on Nathaniel Shurtleff, Jr. who had last accident of 1956
and first fire of 1957, 01/03/1957:5
Campano home on France St damaged by fire, 02/21/1957:1
Tispaquin Pond summer cottage burns to the ground, 02/21/1957:1
Supplies sent to Campano family, 02/28/1957:1
Fire damages home of Arthur Pearson on Wareham St (p),
08/22/1957:1
Paul Shaw's home a total loss (p), 01/30/1958:1
Fire destroys Malden home on Highland Rd, 04/03/1958:1
Damage to Freeman Shaw house slight, 08/28/1958:8
Fire damages home of Emilio Niro, 09/11/1958:1
Harold Gates, Jr.'s Thompson St garage destroyed and home damaged,
10/02/1958:1
Surprise party for tot, Cheryl Gates, who lost home to fire,
10/09/1958:1
Fire destroys Gates' home on Thompson St (p), 10/09/1958:4
Unoccupied Highland St house and barn destroyed, 11/27/1958:1
Fuller St home of Thomas Ford suffers damage to cellar, 01/01/1959:1
Precinct St home of Harry Simpson destroyed, 01/01/1959:4
Defective electric cord causes fire at Pittsley's on Wareham St (p),
01/08/1959:1
Fire damages Perry's home on Barden Hill Rd, 01/08/1959:1
Roof of East Main St home badly damaged, 05/14/1959:4
Rock home of Francis Murray, Jr. destroyed, 07/23/1959:1
Cigarette causes blaze in apartment of Mrs Harold Parker, 08/06/1959:1
Prompt action commended by homeowner Harold Jackson (p),
08/20/1959:1
Lightning fires basement home of Alton Harmon, 10/29/1959:1
House trailer owned by Idaho couple damaged, 11/05/1959:1
Dwellings – Fires continued
Causes heavy damage at Lakeville home of Justine Benoit,
11/26/1959:1
Damages home of Alfred DesRosiers, 12/31/1959:1
Dwyer, Daniel Joseph
Born to Joseph C. and Mary J. Scanlon, 06/21/1956:5
Dwyer, Evelyn
Files marriage intentions, 08/30/1956:6
Engaged to Ralph N. Stevens, Jr., 09/06/1956:5
Bridal shower held, 09/06/1956:8
Wedding described, 09/06/1956:8
Dwyer, Joseph C.
Son born, 02/24/1955:4, 06/21/1956:5
Dwyer, Josephine Scanlon
Son born, 02/24/1955:4
Dwyer, Mary J. Scanlon
Son born, 06/21/1956:5
Dwyer, Nancy
Marie Levesque struck by auto at Four Corners, 05/22/1958:5
Dwyer, Roger W.
Promoted to teller at Chase-Manhattan Bank in NYC (p), 05/08/1958:1
Promoted to head note teller at Chase Manhattan Bank, NYC (p),
05/21/1959:1
Dyer, William R.
Local Guard unit organizes first reunion of wartime pals (p),
11/10/1955:12
Dyke, Bernadine Haas
Daughter born, 07/05/1956:5
Son born, 04/17/1958:7
Dyke, Beverly Gay
Daughter born, 01/24/1957:5
Dyke, Charles
Daughter born, 07/05/1956:5
Dyke, Charles Arthur
Son born, 04/17/1958:7
Dyke, Janice Gay
Born to Robert G. and Beverly Gay, 01/24/1957:5
Dyke, Robert G.
Accepts post as chief research engineer with Rhee Elastic Corp. in
Warren, RI, 04/07/1955:1
Daughter born, 01/24/1957:5
Dynan, Anne Theresa
Engaged to John Truman Tillson, 08/07/1958:4
E
Eacobacci, Louis
Protests result in widening of only Dead Man's Curve, 09/13/1956:1
Son born, 04/02/1959:11
Eacobacci, Martha
Injured in Carver auto accident, 08/01/1957:9
Eacobacci, Martha Gerrior
Son born, 04/02/1959:11
Eagle Realty Co.
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
Eagles. see Fraternal Order of Eagles
Early, James T.
Pickens St couple married 25 years, 08/09/1956:1
East Taunton Bus Lines
East Taunton man issued permit for bus line, 01/08/1959:1
Central Baptist Sunday School purchases buses from East Taunton Bus
Co., 02/05/1959:6
East Taunton Street Railway Co.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3
East Taunton Transit
Bus service to Taunton revived, 05/14/1959:4
Bus schedule (ad), 05/21/1959:4
Easter
Egg hunt draws big crowd, 04/18/1957:1
Middleboro churches dress for the occasion (p), 04/25/1957:1
Egg hunt called off due to weather, 04/10/1958:1
Egg hunt draws more than 600 in two sessions, 03/26/1959:1
Clear skies for annual holiday (p), 04/02/1959:1
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Easter, Margaret H.
Files marriage intentions, 01/27/1955:4
Wed to Francis A. Tees, Jr., 02/17/1955:4
Wedding described, 02/17/1955:5
Eastman, Raymond L.
Obituary, 12/12/1957:4
Eaton, Arthur
Son born, 11/22/1956:5
Eaton, Arthur N.
Files marriage intentions, 02/09/1956:7
Eaton, Bruce
Wed to Elaine C. Kingsley, 07/25/1957:7
Eaton, Carrie W.
Obituary, 10/23/1958:4
Dies at age 85, 10/23/1958:11
Eaton, Dorothy
Resides in New Jersey, 10/11/1956:14
Eaton, Edward
Local National Guard unit wins coveted Knox trophy (p), 01/22/1959:6
Eaton, Florine Skaradowski
Son born, 11/22/1956:5
Eaton, Frederick, Jr.
Daughter born, 10/24/1957:5
Eaton, Frederick S., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 10/18/1956:3
Wedding described (p), 10/25/1956:2
Wed to Roberta S. Harris, 10/25/1956:7
Story of tavern assault aired in court, 06/11/1959:7
Ordered to pay $67 in medical expenses incurred by Roger Butler,
06/25/1959:5
Francis Chartier fined $10 for assaulting Eaton, 07/09/1959:1
Eaton, Frederick Samuel, Jr.
Engaged to Roberta Cynthia Harris (p), 08/09/1956:1
Eaton, Harry Alexander
Dies at age 69, 07/28/1955:5
Obituary, 07/28/1955:8
Petition for probate of will, 08/18/1955:5
Eaton, Mabel Thomas
Obituary, 07/04/1957:3
Dies at age 88, 07/04/1957:5
Eaton, Marjorie Ann
Files marriage intentions, 07/31/1958:6
Wed to Ronald V. Chase, 08/07/1958:6
Eaton, Roberta Harris
Daughter born, 10/24/1957:5
Eaton, William
Notice of unpaid taxes, 03/10/1955:9
Obituary, 09/22/1955:5
Petition for license to sell real estate, 03/29/1956:8
Eaton, William Storer
Executor presents account of estate, 08/06/1959:9
Eaton, William Thomas
Wed to Patricia Ann Loveday, 10/29/1959:11
Eaton, Williams
Widower of Clara dies at age 83, 09/22/1955:7
Petition for administration of estate, 10/06/1955:4
Tax collector's notice, 10/25/1956:6
Administrator petitions for appointment of Military Guardian ad Litem,
05/02/1957:14
Administrator presents account of estate, 09/26/1957:10
Eaton Family
Mr and Mrs Grant Tolles purchase Eaton estate on Long Point Rd,
03/21/1957:1
Eayrs, Barbara
Young people enact living creche scene at Church of Our Saviour (p),
12/29/1955:1
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
MHS junior joins National Honor Society (p), 05/08/1958:1
Enrolls in Colby College, ME, 09/11/1958:6
Enrolls at Colby College, ME (p), 09/25/1958:6
Eayrs, Elna
Engaged to Charles Soule, 02/03/1955:9
Bridal shower held, 08/11/1955:3, 08/18/1955:2
Eayrs, Elna continued
Files marriage intentions, 09/01/1955:4
Pre-nuptial party held, 09/01/1955:9
Wed to Charles Soule, 09/08/1955:4
Wedding described (p), 09/08/1955:4
Eayrs, Frederick E.
School St couple married 25 years, 06/04/1959:4
Eayrs, Lorena Braddock
School St couple married 25 years, 06/04/1959:4
Eayrs, Mabel Anderson
Webster St couple married 25 years, 08/13/1959:1
Eayrs, Mrs Weston, Jr.
To teach in Carver, 06/20/1957:8
Eayrs, Ted
Employed at Middleboro Gazette (p), 02/17/1955:6
Eayrs, Teddy
Horribles Parade highlight of Halloween celebration (p), 11/07/1957:1
Eayrs, Weston
Webster St couple married 25 years, 08/13/1959:1
Eayrs, Weston, 3rd
Assigned to 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, GA (p), 12/19/1957:9
Transfers to Germany with 3rd Division, 05/01/1958:4
Eccleston, Edna
Silver M Society inducts nine students (p), 12/17/1959:1
Economic Development. see Business and Industry
Ed & Len's Restaurant
Formerly Russell's Daisy Donut Shop (ad), 11/28/1957:5
Waitress wanted (ad), 01/09/1958:9
Eddie's Cities Service
Route 28 and 44 (ad), 01/06/1955:6
One of Middleboro's most modern stations (p), 03/10/1955:6
Makes friends through service, 06/09/1955:8
5-D gas may aid motorists, 08/25/1955:6
Features 5-D gas and oil (p), 11/24/1955:7
New facilities to aid motorists, 01/26/1956:10
Uses Cities Service 5-D gas (p), 04/12/1956:8
Prepare now for auto inspection, 08/30/1956:9
Winterize your car at Eddie's (p), 01/10/1957:7
Top repairs, have your car checked today, 04/18/1957:10
Offers efficient service (p), 07/11/1957:7
Service you can depend on, 08/29/1957:12
Cash taken in break-in, 09/19/1957:1
Offers efficient service (p), 04/03/1958:10, 07/24/1958:7, 04/23/1959:8
For fast service, 06/18/1959:14
Winterize your car at Eddie's (p), 10/22/1959:10
Eddie's Restaurant
Eddie Travassos, Center St (ad), 06/26/1958:10
Features good clean food, 04/16/1959:10
The Coffee Shop now open, formerly Eddie's Restaurant (ad),
12/31/1959:5
Eddy, Mrs Clinton
Resides in Houston Texas, 11/22/1956:9
Eddy, Zachariah
Old landmark law office (p), 05/22/1958:8
Tragic era revealed on Soule St headstones, 12/04/1958:5
Eddy Family
Enjoys 36th annual reunion, 08/16/1956:1
Eddy's Restaurant
113 Center St (ad), 05/29/1958:8
Serves good food (p), 08/14/1958:3
Popular restaurant has inexpensive full meals, 11/27/1958:7
Everchanging menu offers variety of foods, 03/05/1959:10
Edgcomb, Harry
Middleboro High School 1915 baseball squad (p), 08/14/1958:12
Edgecomb, Harry
1914 Grammar School Basketball team (p), 11/26/1959:8
Edgerly, George T.
Local teen center discussed at YMCA (p), 11/07/1957:13
Edgerly, Mary
Public health nurse awarded check to continue studies, 11/15/1956:1
Replaces Ila Jackson as school nurse, 12/12/1957:1
Edgerly, Mrs George
Local teen center discussed at YMCA (p), 11/07/1957:13
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Edgerly, Susan
MHS cheerleaders open practice (p), 09/19/1957:11
Local teen center discussed at YMCA (p), 11/07/1957:13
MHS cheerleading efforts pay off in Thanksgiving grid battle (p),
12/04/1958:2
Accepted by University of New Hampshire (p), 02/19/1959:1
MHS seniors to present Take It Away! (p), 03/05/1959:1
First Unitarian hosts baccalaureate for MHS seniors (p), 06/11/1959:1
Edlund, Ruth Mildred
Wife of Ivar H. dies at age 59, 03/19/1959:7
Obituary, 03/19/1959:12
Edlund, William E.
To graduate from University of Massachusetts (p), 05/24/1956:1
Edminster, Albert Franklin
Obituary, 09/04/1958:2
Sarasota, FL man dies at age 66, 09/04/1958:5
Education. see also Adult Education; Schools
Citizens' Council under consideration here, 05/03/1956:1
"Cortez" of Lakeville decries lack of discipline in schools (l),
02/28/1957:12
Eighteen foreign students spend weekend in Middleboro (p),
10/24/1957:1
MHS principal Deich interviewed on education (p), 12/19/1957:1
Thirteen foreign students visit here, 10/23/1958:1
United Nations Committee thanks Cabot Club for sponsoring foreign
students, 10/30/1958:1
Burmese educator, Kyaw Sein, guest of local schools (p), 02/05/1959:7
Edwards, Ann Stoddard
Daughter born, 10/03/1957:8
Edwards, Burris
Attends MacMurray College, IL, 06/02/1955:1
To graduate from MacMurray College, 05/24/1956:1
Starts work as associate professor at South Dakota State College,
09/20/1956:3
Associate professor at South Dakota State College (p), 09/20/1956:12
Full time instructor in Speech Department at South Dakota State
College, 10/09/1958:2
Wedding described (p), 01/01/1959:6
Parents fly to South Dakota for graduation, 06/04/1959:11
Edwards, Charles
Everett St couple married 25 years, 11/26/1959:1, 12/03/1959:7
Edwards, Douglas
Takes teacher/coach post in Strasburg, VA, 09/08/1955:6
Teaches in Strasburg, VA, 01/05/1956:4
Daughter born, 10/03/1957:8
Edwards, Elizabeth Burris
Engaged to Dale Eugene Pope (p), 12/04/1958:3
Files marriage intentions, 12/25/1958:5
Wed to Dale Eugene Pope, 01/01/1959:5
Edwards, Elizabeth Wilson
Obituary, 01/10/1957:4
Wife of Robert L. dies at age 81, 01/10/1957:5
Edwards, Priscilla Ann
Engaged to Michael Joseph Meninno, Jr., 09/19/1957:8
Edwards, Robert
Wedding described, 06/23/1955:2
Edwards, Sylvia Ann
Born to Douglas and Ann Stoddard, 10/03/1957:8
Edwards, W. Douglas
Files marriage intentions, 06/21/1956:5
Wed to Ann F. Stoddard, 06/28/1956:3
Wedding described, 06/28/1956:6
Edwards, William Douglas
Engaged to Ann Frances Stoddard, 09/29/1955:6
Egger, Blanche M.
Collides with NY driver on South Main St, 04/02/1959:7
Egger, Francis E.
Pearl St couple married 50 years, 06/27/1957:12
Peirce St couple married 50 years, 07/04/1957:1
Egger, Frank
Treasurer of William Egger Co., 01/13/1955:6
Egger, John
Brockton couple moves to Highland Rd, 07/25/1957:5
Egger, Lorraine H.
Engaged to Arthur V. Madonna, 08/07/1958:5
Egger, Lorraine Harriet
Wedding described, 10/23/1958:5
Egger, Milton
Employed in Brockton, 10/20/1955:5
Egger, Nancy Eldridge
Daughter born, 08/28/1958:8
Egger, Norman
Resides in Alexandria, VA, 01/01/1959:4
Egger, Norman F.
Resides in Jackson Heights, Long Island, 03/17/1955:9
Resides in Washington, DC, 12/01/1955:10
Egger, Walter
Navy man stationed in Newport, RI, 07/14/1955:2
Daughter born, 08/28/1958:8
Egger, William
Familiar fixture of Center St in 1908 (p), 10/15/1959:8
Egger's. see William Egger Co.
Egger's Funeral Service
61 Pearl St (ad) (p), 01/06/1955:4
Eggleston, Mrs Howard
Son dies in Pleasant Valley, CT, 10/10/1957:6
Ehney, Marie Ouellette
Son born, 10/01/1959:7
Ehney, Paul
Son born, 10/01/1959:7
Ehrenhaft, Peter
Wed to Charlotte Kennedy, 05/08/1958:4
Ehrenhaft, Peter David
Engaged to Charlotte Kennedy, 02/27/1958:1
Eilersten, Mrs Haaken
Family returns from two months in Norway, 02/28/1957:5
Eilertsen, Haaken
Daughter born, 08/09/1956:4
Eilertsen, Rebecca Marie
Born to Haaken, 08/09/1956:4
Eilertson, Eilert Daniel
Born to Haaken, 02/20/1958:2
Eilertson, Haaken
Son born, 02/20/1958:2
Eisen, Helene
Son Helmuth arrives from Germany, 12/05/1957:5
Eisen, Karl
Son born, 01/29/1959:11
Eisen, Margot Natterman
Son born, 01/29/1959:11
Eisenhower, Dwight D., 1890-1969
Karyl Benson visits President at the White House, 03/13/1958:2
Eisenhower, Mamie, 1896-1979
Shops at local Grant's store, 09/11/1958:1
Eklund, Dorothy
Choralettes to entertain Cabot Club (p), 10/02/1958:8
Ekstrom, Nancy Gross
Son born, 08/20/1959:7
Ekstrom, Richard
Son born, 08/20/1959:7
Ekstrom, Richard L.
Wed to Nancy J. Gross, 08/21/1958:6
Ekstrom, Richard Lee
Engaged to Nancy Jean Gross (p), 07/03/1958:1
Elderly. see Aged
Eldredge, Donald
Enrolls at University of Miami, FL, 09/12/1957:8
Eldredge, Roger
Alumnus of Northeastern University, 06/23/1955:10
Eldridge, Carolyn Nason
Peirce St couple married 25 years, 06/04/1959:6
Eldridge, Don
1954-55 MHS basketball team (p), 03/03/1955:1
Sullivan News Agency employees assembly Sunday papers (p),
09/01/1955:6
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Eldridge, Donald
Accepted at Springfield College, 05/31/1956:9
MHS Class of 1956 vice president (p), 06/21/1956:1
Awarded scholarship at Springfield College, 11/29/1956:12
Attends Northeastern University, 12/12/1957:13
Enrolls at Burdett College, Boston, 09/25/1958:9
Eldridge, Richard
Stationed in Bainbridge, MD, 01/06/1955:7
Airman returns to duty on USS Forrestal, 12/01/1955:8
Eldridge, Richard N.
Engaged to Roberta Elaine Walker (p), 09/18/1958:1
Enrolls at Burdett College, Boston, 09/25/1958:9
Eldridge, Roger
Winner in playground 1,000 Point Contest (p), 07/07/1955:1
Winners of first annual YMCA Sunday School Basketball League (p),
04/23/1959:1
Peirce St couple married 25 years, 06/04/1959:6
Eldridge Funeral Chapel
59 Peirce St (ad), 01/06/1955:4
Eleanor's Dress Shop
Opens on Miller St in Rock (ad), 05/31/1956:2
Closing Miller St shop, reopening at 63 East Main St (ad), 02/21/1957:5
Reopens at new location (ad), 05/23/1957:4
Has stylish fashions (p), 08/29/1957:12
New fall styles gay and colorful, 11/07/1957:14
Has savings of 20-40%, 01/23/1958:8
Has stylish fashions (p), 06/12/1958:10
New fall styles gay and colorful, 11/13/1958:9
Savings of 30 to 50%, 01/29/1959:10
Spring fashions on display (p), 04/02/1959:10
Savings of 20 to 40%, 08/20/1959:10
Winter fashions modeled (p), 11/12/1959:10
Elections
453 local voters participate in presidential primary, 04/26/1956:1
Lucy Sisson backs MacArthur for president, 07/12/1956:8
Young Republican's Club sponsors old-fashioned Candidates' Night,
09/13/1956:1
Middleboro in line with other communities, Eisenhower re-elected,
11/08/1956:1
Results tabulated for Lakeville (t), 11/08/1956:1
Results tabulated for Middleboro (t), 11/08/1956:1
Officers named, 07/10/1958:1
Change in voting hours announced, 08/21/1958:1
Elections - Lakeville
Only two offices contested, 02/17/1955:1
Only 313 votes cast, 03/10/1955:1
Ten town officers seek re-election, 02/09/1956:1
515 voters cast votes, results, 03/08/1956:1
Offices to be contested, 01/31/1957:1
Profiles of candidates, 02/14/1957:2
Frank Jenkins candidate for selectman (ad) (l), 02/28/1957:7
Baker, Savage, Blackburn, Smith, and Gurney winners (t),
03/07/1957:1
Two contests shaping up in annual election, 02/06/1958:1
Results of balloting, 03/06/1958:1
James Taylor candidate for Finance Committee, 01/22/1959:5
Lineup of candidates, 02/05/1959:1
Wilkie and Gurney win, 03/05/1959:1
Candidates file nomination papers, 12/31/1959:4
Elections - Massachusetts
C. Trafton Mendall to seek seat in state senate (p), 07/12/1956:1
Mendall interviewed on candidacy (p), 08/23/1956:1
Mendall speaks of candidacy at coffee hour, 09/13/1956:2
Put Mendall over the top (ad), 09/13/1956:2
Mendall for state senator (ad) (p), 09/13/1956:8
Lakeville voters support local candidates (t), 09/20/1956:1
Republicans nominate Harlow in heaviest primary voting on record (p)
(t), 09/20/1956:1
George Marra candidate for State Representative in 6th District (p),
10/25/1956:1
To registered voters of District 6 (ad) (l) (p) (George J. Marra),
11/01/1956:16
Results tabulated for Lakeville (t), 11/08/1956:1
Results tabulated for Middleboro (t), 11/08/1956:1
Elections – Massachusetts continued
Mendall announces candidacy for state Senate seat (p), 06/19/1958:1
Tom Sena candidate for district representative, 07/24/1958:1
Sena thanks those who signed nomination papers (ad) (l), 07/31/1958:6
Review of upcoming primary, 09/04/1958:1
Nominate Charles Giberti for Congressman (ad) (p), 09/04/1958:4
Nominate Mendall for state senator (ad) (p), 09/04/1958:6
Lakeville casts 399 votes (t), 09/11/1958:1
Mendall loses, Keith for Congress (p), 09/11/1958:1
Mendall expresses thanks for support (ad), 09/11/1958:7
Thomas Sena thanks voters (ad) (p), 09/18/1958:5
Review of available seats, 10/02/1958:1
Republican candidates pause at historic herring fishing spot (p),
10/09/1958:1
George Marra, candidate for State Rep from 6th Plymouth District (ad)
(p), 10/23/1958:2
Elect Thomas Sena as state representative (ad) (p), 10/30/1958:11
More than half of local voters go to the polls (t), 11/06/1958:1
Losing candidate Sena still a winner, 11/13/1958:4
Elections - Middleboro
Biographies of candidates for town offices, 01/06/1955:1
Re-elect assessor Theodore Deane (ad), 01/06/1955:7
Vote Maxim for efficient town government (ad) (p), 01/13/1955:3
Wife wants your vote for Maurice Braga (ad) (l) (p), 01/13/1955:3
Selectmen permit liquor establishments to stay open on election day,
01/13/1955:10
Interest low as only 1,128 go to polls (p), 01/20/1955:1
Leighton Maxim requests recount, 01/20/1955:1
Selectmen to hold recount, 01/27/1955:1
Recount fails to unseat Anderson, 02/03/1955:1
First nomination papers filed, 11/17/1955:1
Maurice Braga files nomination papers for seat on Board of Selectmen,
11/24/1955:1
Ten candidates declare intentions to run, 12/01/1955:1
Maddigan will not seek re-election, 12/08/1955:1
Fifteen candidates now aspire to seven offices, 12/15/1955:1
Fifteen candidates for ten offices (p), 01/05/1956:1
Ralph Crane, candidate for assessor (ad), 01/05/1956:3
Candidate for selectman, Maurice Braga, issues statement,
01/12/1956:1
Alger for selectman, experience counts (ad) (p), 01/12/1956:5
George Lowe comments on coming election (l), 01/12/1956:5
Exercise your privilege, vote for Braga (ad) (p), 01/12/1956:7
Elect Manuel Silvia selectman (ad) (p), 01/12/1956:8
Re-elect Sturgis for assessor (ad), 01/12/1956:8
Caleb Thomas for School Committee (ad), 01/12/1956:11
Silvia and Alger elected selectmen; Rudziak and Savard on School
Committee, Sturgis assessor (t), 01/19/1956:1
All local officials announce plans to run again, 11/29/1956:1
Nourse, Crane, and Houlihan file nomination papers, 12/06/1956:1
Fifteen candidates qualified, 12/20/1956:1
Robert Spencer first candidate for selectman to outline beliefs (l),
12/20/1956:1
Gazette prints biographies of local candidates, 12/27/1956:1
Ralph Nourse states beliefs about town's growth, 12/27/1956:1
Candidate Robert Spencer reaffirms opinion on economic expansion
(p), 01/03/1957:1
Review of upcoming slate of candidates, 01/17/1957:1
Maurice Braga for selectman (ad) (p), 01/17/1957:3
Ralph Nourse for selectman (ad) (p), 01/17/1957:3
Vote Houlihan for assessor (ad) (p), 01/17/1957:3
Robert Spencer for selectman (ad) (p), 01/17/1957:5
Ralph Crane for assessor (ad), 01/17/1957:6
Otto Becker, Jr. is write-in candidate for Finance Committee (l),
01/17/1957:8
Lightest vote in nearly a decade as voters stay home (p) (t),
01/24/1957:1
Selectmen name election officers, 08/08/1957:12
Nominations out for selectman, 11/21/1957:1
Selectman Anderson seeks third term, 11/28/1957:1
Office-seekers file at Town Hall, 12/12/1957:1
Richard Heleen files for selectman's post (p), 12/12/1957:1
Richard Fickert files for post on School Committee, 12/19/1957:1
Richard Rockwood files for post on School Committee, 12/19/1957:1
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Elections – Middleboro continued
Selectman's post sought by three candidates, 12/19/1957:1
Precinct election officers listed, 12/26/1957:1
Balloting to elect 12 town officials set; profiles of candidates,
01/16/1958:1
Results of annual election, 1,412 voters turn out (p) (t), 01/23/1958:1
George Lowe candidate for treasurer/collector (p), 09/25/1958:1
Melvin Thomas takes out nomination papers for selectman,
10/09/1958:1
Mrs Roderick Berry takes out nomination papers for School Committee,
10/09/1958:1
Hilliard Huggins candidate for School Committee, 10/16/1958:1
Franklin Harlow announces candidacy for treasurer/collector (p),
11/06/1958:1
Six in race for School Committee seats, 11/06/1958:1
Selectman Manuel Silvia seeks re-election (p), 11/13/1958:1
Christine Berry candidate for School Committee (p), 11/20/1958:1
Eugene Savard seeks second term on School Committee (p),
11/20/1958:1
Malcolm Cook candidate for Finance Committee, 11/27/1958:1
Richard Heleen candidate for selectman (p), 11/27/1958:1
Twenty-one candidates file before deadline, 12/18/1958:1
Harlow for town treasurer/collector (ad) (p), 01/01/1959:2
Alger to run against Anderson in recall election, 01/08/1959:1
Christine Berry for School Committee (ad) (p), 01/08/1959:3
George Lowe, Sr. for town treasurer/collector (ad) (p), 01/08/1959:3
Re-elect Sturgis as assessor (ad) (p), 01/08/1959:7
Heleen for selectman (ad) (p), 01/08/1959:8
Richard Wilmot for School Committee (ad) (p), 01/08/1959:10
Review of candidates for upcoming election (p), 01/15/1959:1
Edward McCann for selectman (ad) (p), 01/15/1959:2
Maurice Braga for selectman (ad) (p), 01/15/1959:2
Vote for change, vote for Heleen (ad) (p), 01/15/1959:3
Progress with Melville Thomas (ad) (p), 01/15/1959:5
Manuel Silvia for selectman (ad) (p), 01/15/1959:11
Anderson and Spencer praise career of defeated selectman Silvia,
01/22/1959:1
Record vote gives Heleen and Thomas overwhelming win, all results
reported (t), 01/22/1959:1
Robert Spencer gives views on recall election (l) (p), 01/29/1959:1
Citizens write-in regarding recall election (l), 02/05/1959:1
Paul Stiga joins in discussion of recall election (l), 02/12/1959:7
Warrant for recall election, 02/12/1959:8
Vote for recall and vote for Alger (ad) (p), 02/19/1959:3
Alger elected to Board of Selectmen (p), 02/26/1959:1
Spencer out of office by resignation (p), 02/26/1959:1
Town votes for recall of Anderson, first time in history (t),
02/26/1959:1
Four businessmen file papers for vacant selectman seat, 03/05/1959:1
Eight candidates file for selectman's seat in special election,
03/12/1959:1
Candidate for selectman writes to Congressman Keith (l) (Leo F.
Kahian), 03/19/1959:11
Candidate John Washburn airs views on town government,
04/02/1959:1
John Washburn for selectman (ad) (p), 04/02/1959:7
Congressman Keith replies to letter candidate Kahian (l), 04/02/1959:9
Warrant for special election, 04/02/1959:9
Special election to fill vacant selectman's seat (p), 04/09/1959:1
Vote Kahian for selectman (ad) (p), 04/09/1959:4
Vote Cleverly for selectman (ad) (p), 04/09/1959:11
John Washburn wins special election (p), 04/16/1959:1
George Lowe candidate for town treasurer/collector, 10/15/1959:1
Ralph Nourse candidate for re-election, 11/05/1959:1
Paul Stiga candidate for selectman, 11/19/1959:1
Selectman Walter McNeil explains election query, 12/10/1959:1
Twenty candidates file nomination papers, 12/17/1959:1
Elections - Plymouth County
Harlow announces candidacy on Republican primary ticket (p),
06/28/1956:1
Harlow interviewed on candidacy (p), 09/13/1956:1
Harlow for sheriff (ad), 09/13/1956:8
Lakeville voters support local candidates (t), 09/20/1956:1
Elections - Plymouth County continued
Republicans nominate Harlow in heaviest primary voting on record (p)
(t), 09/20/1956:1
Results tabulated for Lakeville (t), 11/08/1956:1
Results tabulated for Middleboro (t), 11/08/1956:1
Electric Department. see Middleboro - Gas & Electric Department
Electric Railroads
Cartoon of streetcar circa 1907 (p), 06/04/1959:12
Electricians
Edward Savard passes state exam, 01/06/1955:7
Electrocution
Shirley Churchill barely escapes, 08/11/1955:1
Elkin, Maeve
South Middleboro School's Western Minstrels present show (p),
06/04/1959:1
Elks. see Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - Lodge No. 1274
Elliot, Harold C.
Elliot and Sampson collide on West Grove St, 05/28/1959:1
Elliott, Estelle F.
Obituary, 12/31/1959:8
Elliott, Estelle Frances
Widow of A. Wilbur dies at age 77, 12/31/1959:5
Elliott, Francis W.
Boston man dies at age 52, 07/17/1958:5
Obituary, 07/17/1958:7
Elliott, George V.
Obituary, 07/10/1958:2
Dies at age 74, 07/10/1958:5
Elliott, William C.
Deputy Police Chief praises hospital, 12/24/1959:12
Ellis, Albert, Jr.
Wed to Jeanne Ellis, 08/11/1955:4
Ellis, Anita Sizemore
Son born, 08/07/1958:6
Ellis, Beverly Bryer
Son born, 07/14/1955:4, 07/04/1957:5
Twin sons born, 09/04/1958:5
Ellis, Calvin
Son born, 07/14/1955:4, 07/04/1957:5
Twin sons born, 09/04/1958:5
Ellis, Charlotte
Dedication of American Revolution boulder, 1915 (p), 07/17/1958:8
Ellis, Edith M.
Wed to Isaiah E. Howes, 12/06/1956:5
Ellis, Edna H.
Obituary, 01/13/1955:2
Widow of Herbert J. dies at age 71, 01/13/1955:4
Ellis, George E.
Breaks jaw in fall through barn floor, 07/19/1956:2
Ellis, Gordon E.
Obituary, 04/03/1958:10
Ellis, Howard
Obituary, 03/27/1958:1
Ellis, Jeanne
Wed to Albert Ellis, Jr., 08/11/1955:4
Ellis, Kenneth B.
Files marriage intentions, 04/30/1959:11
Ellis, Mrs Joseph
Will summer abroad, 07/02/1959:1
Ellis, Richard I.
Son born, 08/07/1958:6
Elsie Wells Beauty Shop
Closed till further notice (ad), 12/20/1956:2
Re-opening January 2nd (ad), 12/27/1956:8
Emblem Club. see Middleboro Emblem Club
Emergency Services. see also Hayward, Clarence H.
Health Department to store dry ice for emergencies, 08/18/1955:1
Hoard Ambulance Service (ad), 02/16/1956:12
Town purchases used ambulance, 11/28/1957:1
Use of ambulance uncertain (p), 12/05/1957:1
Selectmen delay action on ambulance contract, 03/20/1958:1
Ambulance reports lists 242 calls, 07/10/1958:1
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Emergency Services continued
Ambulance service draws praise for work during busy summer season,
09/11/1958:1
Ambulance units meet here (p), 09/11/1958:7
Emerson, Anna
George Emerson, 3rd assault case brought by wife Anna continued,
11/05/1959:2
George Emerson, 3rd appeals sentence in assault case, 11/19/1959:9
Emerson, Anne
Reports car stolen, 03/26/1959:1
Emerson, George H., 3rd
Assault case brought by wife Anna continued, 11/05/1959:2
Appeals sentence in assault case, 11/19/1959:9
Emerson, Grace B.
Petition for probate of will, 12/31/1959:8
Emerson, Grace Baker
Widow of Henry dies at age 77, 12/10/1959:7
Obituary, 12/10/1959:12
Emery, Ann Hayden
Son born, 04/30/1959:11
Emery, Debby
Roger Clark supervises art class at playground's Kiddie Korner (p),
07/24/1958:10
Emery, George F., 3rd
Pastor's son saved by blood service, 12/03/1959:1
Emery, George F., Jr.
New pastor at Central Methodist, 10/24/1957:1
Pastor and family move into parsonage (p), 10/31/1957:1
New pastor thanks choir director Mrs Ralph Mendall (p), 11/14/1957:7
Meditation: The reason He came, 12/19/1957:3
Meditation: No time for God, 03/06/1958:11
Receives DeMolay Legion of Honor Award (p), 02/12/1959:1
Son born (p), 04/30/1959:1
Emery, George, Jr.
Son born, 04/30/1959:11
Emery, George R., Jr.
Departing clergyman, Francis Schlater, honored with surprise
testimonial (p), 09/24/1959:1
Emery, Lee
Students and future artists pose in Egger's store window (p),
11/19/1959:1
Emery, Paul R.
Files marriage intentions, 04/12/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 05/17/1956:6
Emery, Timothy Hayden
Born to George F., Jr., 04/30/1959:1
Emigration. see Immigration and Emigration
Emil's Gulf Station
Main St, Lakeville (ad), 11/21/1957:3
Offers good service (p), 07/31/1958:7
Advises regulation lubrication for cars, 12/04/1958:9
Offers good service (p), 03/12/1959:10
Employment. see also Massachusetts Division of Employment Security
Veteran's Agent asks preference for town vets (l) (Louis A. Cole),
05/26/1955:1
Louis Cole reappointed reemployment rights advisor for the area,
08/18/1955:1
Encephalitis
Emergency declared as two die from encephalitis, 08/23/1956:1
To finish aerial spraying, 08/30/1956:1
Mrs Gordon Smith recuperating from possible encephalitis infection,
09/06/1956:1
Fourth horse dies, 09/27/1956:1
Endicott Johnson Shoes
21-23 Center St (ad), 03/17/1955:7
Engineers and Engineering
Robert Smith passes Pennsylvania state exam, 10/10/1957:9
State engineer Edward Hayden retires after 40 years of service,
07/02/1959:1
Enley, Ralph
Ribbon-cutting at completely renovated Hughes Ford Sales (p),
06/18/1959:4
Eno, Catherine Nichols
Son born, 01/30/1958:9
Eno, Marc Peter
Christened at Sacred Heart Church, 04/03/1958:7
Eno, Norman
Son born, 01/30/1958:9
Eno, Norman G.
Dimond's cab collides with Taunton driver on Everett St, 12/27/1956:5
Enos, Benjamin
Unhurt in weekend accident, 04/17/1958:7
Enos, Ransford
Son born, 06/30/1955:5
Daughter born, 09/19/1957:8
Enos, Sally Forbes
Son born, 06/30/1955:5
Daughter born, 09/19/1957:8
Entertainment. see also Concerts; Dances and Dancing; Fairs; Lectures;
Motion Pictures; Theater
Local talent entertains patients in Valentine Show at Lakeville
Sanatorium, 02/17/1955:10
Central Congregational holds successful three-day World's Fair,
02/24/1955:1
Oldtimer reminisces about many top vaudeville performers (l) (E.J.
Kelly), 11/03/1955:6
Minstrel show benefits North Middleboro School, 05/23/1957:4
Annual Pilgrim Fellowship variety show well attended, 03/13/1958:4
South Middleboro School pupils revive pioneer saga (p), 05/29/1958:2
MHS Girls' League holds 10th annual Mother-Daughter Night (p),
11/13/1958:1
Order of Red Men's fall bazaar includes old-time minstrel show,
11/27/1958:4
Junior Cabot Club Community Capers benefits mental health program,
04/16/1959:1
South Middleboro School's Western Minstrels present show (p),
06/04/1959:1
Helping Hand Club stages outdoor benefit show (p), 07/02/1959:1
Cap's Day Camp campers revive Indian lore (p), 07/23/1959:2
Episcopal Church. see Church of Our Saviour
Epple, Mary Elizabeth
Dies at age 79, 12/03/1959:5
Erickson, Anna
Widow of Anton dies at age 62, 07/07/1955:4
Obituary, 07/07/1955:5
Petition for probate of will, 07/28/1955:3
Middleboro loses valued teacher, obituary (p), 09/01/1955:1
Dies at age 58, 09/01/1955:4
Ernest Thomas temporary depository for donations to scholarship fund,
10/06/1955:1
Class of 1956 donates $100, 11/03/1955:1
MHS Student Council names St. Luke's room for teacher, 11/03/1955:1
Petition for administration of estate, 11/03/1955:10
Senior class gives $100 to Anna Erickson Scholarship Fund,
02/16/1956:1
Erickson, Anna C.
Petition for license to sell real estate, 08/27/1959:5
Erickson, Carolyn
Files marriage intentions, 01/26/1956:7
Wed to Robert Perruzzi, 02/09/1956:7
Erickson, Clarence
Webster St couple married 20 years, 09/03/1959:7
Erickson, Don
Deliveryman with R.D. Kelley Co. (p), 02/16/1956:10
Rototilling (ad), 04/23/1959:2
Erickson, Harland
Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8
Erickson, Harland R.
Foreclosure notice, 11/20/1958:11
Erickson, Herbert F.
Mail carrier receives safe driver award, 08/25/1955:1
Chief of Police presents safe driving awards to postal drivers (p),
12/06/1956:1
Mail carrier retires after 38 years of service, 12/06/1956:1
Erickson, Ken
Last vestiges of Bates School removed (p), 04/07/1955:1
Erickson, Kenneth. see Lakeville Sand & Gravel
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Erickson, Kent W.
Pair of youths charged with larceny of Kent Erickson's bicycle,
11/12/1959:1
Erickson, Lois
Employed at Frederick S. Weston Agency (p), 04/14/1955:9
MHS Girls' League holds 10th annual Mother-Daughter Night (p),
11/13/1958:1
Erickson, Lois Ann
Enters University of New Hampshire, 09/24/1959:4
Erickson, Lois Anne
Accepted at University of New Hampshire and University of Vermont
(p), 04/09/1959:1
Erickson, Mabel
Honey Jug House sells original pottery (p), 06/13/1957:10
Erickson, Mrs Clarence
Girl Scout Council reports successful season (p), 01/23/1958:2
Erickson, Mrs Donald
Baptized at Central Baptist, 03/24/1955:11
Erickson, Myrtle Darling
Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8
Erickson, Myrtle F.
Foreclosure notice, 11/20/1958:11
Erickson, Onni
Wedding described, 02/21/1957:6
Ernest, Howard
Gets four months on vagrancy charge, 11/24/1955:4
Ernest Judge & Son
Paint and wallpaper store, East Main St (ad) (p), 01/19/1956:5
Attractive modern store (p), 07/26/1956:9
Acquire new line of paints and wallpaper (p), 10/11/1956:10
Strahan papers top in quality, 02/14/1957:9
Cash taken in break-in, 03/28/1957:1
Best wallpapers on sale locally, 05/23/1957:10
Sells quality paper and paint (p), 08/08/1957:10
Strahan papers top in quality, 09/19/1957:10
Best wallpapers on sale locally, 12/19/1957:14
Quality paint and wallpaper headquarters (p), 02/06/1958:10
Quality paint and paper sold (p), 06/12/1958:10, 01/29/1959:10
Pratt & Lambert paint sold locally, 04/02/1959:10, 06/11/1959:10
For fine papers (p), 10/15/1959:10
Erwin, John
Employed in Taunton, 08/16/1956:3
Erwin, John S.
Elks donate $100 to Lakeville Junior Police Patrol (p), 05/09/1957:1
To ask for lifetime tenure as Lakeville Police Chief (p), 01/29/1959:1
Escapes
Escapee Carl Turbeville sentenced to three months for drunk driving,
07/26/1956:1
Middleboro man driver of vehicle convicts escaped, 11/15/1956:13
Eight youths flee correctional institute in Bridgewater, one recaptured
in Middleboro, 05/16/1957:1
Local patrolmen capture escapees from Youth Services Board,
05/30/1957:1
Essays
Patricia Michael's essay to appear in national essay anthology,
01/17/1957:1
Greta Hale wins art essay prize (p), 04/17/1958:11
Betty Korpinen wins essay contest for greater Boston schools,
06/05/1958:14
Estes, Barbara
Engaged to Joseph T. O'Shea (p), 01/13/1955:1
Bridal shower held, 10/20/1955:4
Estes, Barbara Kearny
Wedding described (p), 12/08/1955:4
Estes, Robert
Class of 1955 honor student (p), 03/10/1955:1
Estes, Robert A.
Lakeville couple married 25 years, 08/01/1957:7
Estes, Robert F.
Midshipman trains in Europe for two months, 06/28/1956:7
Midshipman learns operation of landing craft (p), 08/08/1957:1
Home from aviation training in Texas, 08/29/1957:1
Participates in Operation Inland Sea, 06/25/1959:11
Serves on board destroyer USS Samuel B. Roberts (p), 07/30/1959:1
Estes, Robert Francis
Receives Bausch & Lomb bronze medal (p), 06/23/1955:1
Estey, Nye D.
Dies at age 46, 04/17/1958:7
Obituary, 04/17/1958:7
Ethel's Beauty Shoppe
Opening on Spruce St (ad), 08/28/1958:10
Mrs Alden Wilbur proprietor (ad), 09/04/1958:6
Eugene's
Renowned for fine food (p), 07/28/1955:6
A restaurant with year-round appeal (p), 12/22/1955:10
Adds to Middleboro fame, 07/26/1956:9
Get the best in foods and drinks, 11/22/1956:8
Baked jumbo shrimp now popular (p), 03/14/1957:10
Broiled lobster now popular (p), 06/27/1957:3
Dining a pleasure in cool comfort (p), 07/04/1957:7
Will be serving Thanksgiving dinner, 11/21/1957:14
For holiday reservations (p), 03/27/1958:9
Restaurant one of most popular in town, 07/10/1958:9
Adds to Middleboro fame, 10/16/1958:10
Call for holiday reservations (p), 12/04/1958:9
Easter reservations now being taken (p), 03/05/1959:10
A dining delight, 06/25/1959:10
Do your holiday entertaining here (p), 10/08/1959:10
Break-in court proceedings in closed juvenile session, 10/15/1959:4
Europe
Angelo Zervas arrives in hometown in Greece, 01/20/1955:10
Jeanette Atkins returns from six months of travel, 02/17/1955:2
Mr and Mrs Horace Atkins sail for Europe, 04/28/1955:1
Don Everberg leaves Gazette for two-month bike tour of Europe,
06/30/1955:1
Ann Carreiro Uskevicz sails for Malta, 08/11/1955:10
Helen Smarsh takes teaching post in Bitburg, Germany, 08/18/1955:1
Leonard Ditano returns from trip to Italy, reports on conditions,
11/03/1955:1
John MacManus, Jr. tours Europe in VW (p), 05/24/1956:1
Barbara Tinkham enters foreign service in Turkey, 06/07/1956:4
Joey Madden wins trip to Holland and Sweden, 06/21/1956:1
Joey Madden leaves on flying tour of Sweden and Holland,
07/26/1956:1
Joey Madden tours land of midnight sun, Arctic Circle (p),
08/16/1956:1
deBoers to spend three months in homeland, Holland, 09/06/1956:1
Eilersten family returns from two months in Norway, 02/28/1957:5
Mr and Mrs Raymond Nourse embark on tour of Europe, 04/11/1957:8
Myra Allen Clark attends nurses' council in Rome, Italy, 06/27/1957:1
Craig Matheson enrolled in Hillyer College European Travel Course,
07/18/1957:1
Geraldine Kline begins six-week tour, 09/05/1957:1
Jerome Silva vacations in Portugal (p), 12/19/1957:12
Mr and Mrs Biaggio Lentini sail for Italy, 03/27/1958:11
Betty McLean returns from five months in Spain, 05/22/1958:11
Mr and Mrs Percy Churbuck leave for Worlds Fair in Brussels,
06/26/1958:11
Mr and Mrs Percy Churbuck describe European trip, 07/31/1958:1
Mr and Mrs I.R. Hardy enjoy extended tour, 09/18/1958:2
Mr and Mrs John Howes present travelogue, 11/13/1958:8
Mr and Mrs I.R. Hardy return from European trip, 11/27/1958:1
Mrs John Smith to sail for Naples, Italy, 12/11/1958:10
Mr and Mrs I.R. Hardy tell of European trip at meeting of Historical
Society, 02/05/1959:1
Carole Rondelli enjoys unique study experience in Sweden (p),
04/02/1959:1
Mrs John A.B. Smith returns from trip, 06/04/1959:10
Local residents to tour Europe (p), 06/25/1959:1
Mrs Joseph Ellis and Mrs Clyde Cottle to summer abroad, 07/02/1959:1
Mr and Mrs Frank Stone return from Turkey, 08/06/1959:7
Harry Shorrock visits home in England for first time in 75 years,
11/12/1959:5
Evans, Ellison B.
Foreclosure notice, 09/04/1958:9
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 03/19/1959:12
Evans, Harry M.
Collides with Norton driver at Four Corners, 07/26/1956:2
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Evans, Marjorie E.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 03/19/1959:12
Evans, Marjorie M.
Foreclosure notice, 09/04/1958:9
Evans, Wayne
Fuller Brush man transfers to Rhode Island, 05/28/1959:9
Evco Wholesalers
New wholesalers in South Middleboro, 1531 Wareham St (ad),
06/05/1958:4
Everberg, Don
Leaves Gazette for two-month bike tour of Europe, 06/30/1955:1
Everhart, Bobbie Swing
Son born, 12/10/1959:7
Everhart, Earlie
Son born, 12/10/1959:7
Evitt, Janice Silva
Daughter born, 07/14/1955:4
Evitt, William
Daughter born, 07/14/1955:4
E.W. Goodhue Lumber Co.
Cambridge St (ad), 01/06/1955:9
Employs Nicholas Garafalo, 02/10/1955:3
Gets sub-contract for school construction here, 03/15/1956:1
Group of citizens still trying to purchase historic Pierce home,
09/20/1956:1
Employees' association holds annual meeting, 09/20/1956:11
Pledges total $17,700 for purchase of historic house, 09/27/1956:1
Corporation formed to buy historic Peirce home, 10/04/1956:1
Nothing taken in break-in, 03/28/1957:1
Foreclosure notice, 07/18/1957:9
Employees Association holds annual meeting, 09/19/1957:11
Announces contest for homeowners, 01/30/1958:1
19th anniversary sale (ad), 06/12/1958:4
E.W. Harlow & Sons
Contractors and builders (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Exchange Students. see Foreign Exchange Students
Executions. see Snowden, Raymond A.
Explosions and Explosives
National Fireworks, Inc. testing range purchased by Los Angeles firm,
04/11/1957:1
F
Fabrics. see Textiles
Fagerberg, Eric
Family resides in the Canal Zone, 07/12/1956:7
Fagerberg, Eric A.
Veteran Canal Zone worker visits here, 10/04/1956:7
Fagerberg, G.
Strout Realty Co., Rte 28 (ad), 01/13/1955:4
Fagerberg, Goldie
No longer with Strout Realty (ad), 01/08/1959:11
Fagerberg, Goldie E.
Candidate for assessor profiled, 01/06/1955:10
Fagerberg, Gustava Matilda
Obituary, 10/31/1957:10
Fagerberg, Roy
Car struck by Ruth Walker as backs out of driveway, 10/13/1955:10
Fagerberg, Roy A.
Injured in rear-end collision on Rte 44, 07/17/1958:2
Fagerberg, Roy V.
Collides with Pawtucket driver on Taunton St, 11/24/1955:1
Fagerberg, Vera Barrows
Succumbs in Panama after long illness, 07/16/1959:1
Fahey Funeral Home
Robert Cartmell (ad) (p), 01/06/1955:4
Fahy, James
Daughter born, 04/30/1959:11
Fahy, Julia Mickevich
Daughter born, 04/30/1959:11
Faietti, A.
Paint, 4 South Main St (ad), 05/05/1955:5
Faietti, Albert
Files marriage intentions, 12/26/1957:5
Wedding described (p), 01/09/1958:5
Faietti, Albert continued
Wed to Giovanna Varini, 01/09/1958:8
Files for divorce, 10/23/1958:8
Faietti, Alberto
Local resident to tour Europe (p), 06/25/1959:1
Faietti, Albino
Couple plays host to daughter of friend in Italy, 11/07/1957:7
Obituary, 11/21/1957:1
Dies at age 70, 11/21/1957:6
Petition for probate of will, 12/26/1957:2
Faietti, Egeria
Local resident to tour Europe (p), 06/25/1959:1
Faietti, Giovanna
Husband files for divorce, 10/23/1958:8
Faietti, Sarah
Wife of Nino dies in France, 03/22/1956:9
Faietti Fashion Shop
January clearance sale (ad), 01/06/1955:3
Moves next door to slightly smaller quarters, 01/09/1958:1
Twenty-foot addition under construction, 04/17/1958:5
Faietti Hardware and Garden Center
A. Faietti (ad), 04/18/1957:7
Faietti's Bargain Store
Upstairs from hardware store (ad), 11/06/1958:12
Fair Havens Rest Home
Installs television set for patients, 06/23/1955:11
Fairs. see also 4-H Clubs
Central Congregational holds successful three-day World's Fair,
02/24/1955:1
Middleboro Agricultural Society licensed to race horses at fair,
07/07/1955:1
Lakeville-Taunton Precinct Congregational Church raises $800 at fair,
08/04/1955:7
Middleboro Fair opens at old Camp Joe Hooker grounds, 08/25/1955:5
Lakeville Congregational Church holds third annual county fair,
08/01/1957:1
Methodist fair nets over $1,500, 09/26/1957:14
Local products on display at Brockton Fair (p), 09/11/1958:1
Mary Louise Shaw wins sewing prizes at Brockton Fair, 09/11/1958:2
Local promotion script is taped, 09/11/1958:7
Mary Lou Shaw wins grand championship ribbon at Brockton Fair,
09/18/1958:9
Central Congregational fair a great success, 11/20/1958:12
Middleboro Ag Society leases Raynham Park for annual fair,
05/28/1959:9
Program set for 33rd annual Middleboro Fair, 06/04/1959:3
Trophy-winning float in annual Precinct Country Fair (p), 07/23/1959:5
Central Congregational Cranberry Fair nets over $1,000, 11/19/1959:5
Christmas fairs attract many, 11/26/1959:4
Falconeiri, Dominic. see D & D Linoleum & Tile Co.
Falconeiri, Ronald
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 07/07/1955:1
Falconierei, Donna
Helps Patricia Inglese mark 13th birthday (p), 11/27/1958:1
Crowned Miss Middleboro Jaycee at auto show (p), 12/11/1958:1
Falconieri, Beatrice Medas
Son born, 09/29/1955:7
Falconieri, Crispi
Couple married 25 years, 05/05/1955:2
Party commemorates 25th anniversary, 05/05/1955:5
Falconieri, Cynthia Brown
Son born, 09/10/1959:9
Falconieri, Donald
Son born, 09/29/1955:7
Falconieri, Donald L.
Fined $75 for reckless and drunk driving, 01/13/1955:9
Files marriage intentions, 04/21/1955:6
Wed to Beatrice L. Blakely, 05/05/1955:6
Falconieri, Donardo
Files marriage intentions, 01/12/1956:7
Wedding described, 01/26/1956:2
Falconieri, Donna
Bates School cheerleaders pose for photo (p), 04/05/1956:3
MHS Football Queen and court crowned (p), 11/26/1959:4
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Falconieri, Donna continued
Outgoing Miss Middleboro Jaycee 1960 (p), 12/10/1959:1
Falconieri, Florence
Four generations celebrate Teceno 50th (p), 05/15/1958:2
Falconieri, Judith
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Falconieri, Louis
Takes position at Fort Crockett Lab, Galveston, TX (p), 01/13/1955:1
Engaged to LaVonne McConohy, 07/26/1956:1
Wedding described (p), 09/20/1956:12
Falconieri, Philip. see The Fruit Outlet
Falconieri, Philip J.
Collides with Hugh Bigelow at Everett and Clara St, 01/20/1955:3
Falconieri, Rhonda
Four generations celebrate Teceno 50th (p), 05/15/1958:2
Falconieri, Ronald
Stationed in California, 05/05/1955:2
Four generations celebrate Teceno 50th (p), 05/15/1958:2
Son born, 09/10/1959:9
Falconieri, Vincent
West Side School pupils present The Littlest Shepherd (p),
12/29/1955:1
Falk, Edward
New teacher at West Side School, 06/23/1955:1
West Side grade 5 teacher resigns due to illness, 11/14/1957:1
Fallon, Eva Dale
Widow of James H. dies at age 85, 01/17/1957:5
Obituary, 01/17/1957:6
Falls (accidents)
Karen Guild requires eleven stiches after fall from fire escape,
04/07/1955:6
Lettie Hall receives facial lacerations and bruises in fall, 04/28/1955:11
Neil Sullivan breaks wrist in fall from hammock, 08/11/1955:4
Juanita Lumsden falls from tree, 08/25/1955:1
Roger Tinkham sprains leg in fall from roof, 01/12/1956:7
Florence Robinson breaks hip in fall, 01/12/1956:12
Jesse Wilbur breaks hip in fall, 05/24/1956:5
George Ellis breaks jaw in fall through barn floor, 07/19/1956:2
Peter Wholan fractures skull in fall down stairs, 09/13/1956:8
Joseph Krystofolski takes nasty tumble from tree, 11/01/1956:9
Sylvia Matheson sprains wrist and arm in icy fall, 12/13/1956:8
Joseph DeLongchamps fractures back in fall from roof, 04/18/1957:1
Mary Dame hospitalized with head wound after fall, 05/02/1957:1
Jay Wilmot breaks arm in fall from tree, 06/13/1957:6
Pawtucket tree worker hurt in 30-ft fall on North Main St, 07/04/1957:1
Janet Blais injured in fall from galloping horse, 07/18/1957:1
Painter Rudolph injures knee in fall from ladder, 08/01/1957:2
Edward Farley hurt in fall from ladder, 11/14/1957:1
John Kettle injured in fall from ladder, 08/21/1958:1
Arthur Dube slips on icy street, 02/19/1959:9
Romeo Trinque falls on icy walk, 02/26/1959:1
Family Violence
Betty Norris' assault charge against husband dismissed for lack of
prosecution, 07/07/1955:8
Kenneth Pierce gets 20 days in house of corrections for assault on wife
Louise, 08/25/1955:10
Apfinio Dove sentenced to probation for assault on wife Ruth,
09/22/1955:11
Assault and battery charge against Robert Sisson dismissed,
09/29/1955:3
Judge suspends Thomas O'Brierly's sentence for assault on wife,
01/05/1956:6
John Ankuda not guilty of assault on wife Barbara, 03/08/1956:4
Assault and battery charge against Walter Doherty dismissed for lack of
prosecution, 05/03/1956:3
Charges of assault against George Knous dismissed for lack of
prosecution, 05/31/1956:1
Harold White gets ten days for assault on wife Irene, 06/28/1956:9
John Barboza gets suspended sentence for assault on wife, 07/12/1956:8
Conflicting testimony in Travers assault case results in continuance,
12/27/1956:2
Robert Washburn gets probation on charges of assault and disturbing
the peace, 12/27/1956:2
Wallace Gibson gets probation for assault on wife, 05/16/1957:9
Family Violence continued
Guild and Gray assault cases filed, 06/20/1957:7
Robert Stites guilty of beating wife Lorraine, 07/11/1957:8
John Barboza pleads innocent on assault charged filed by wife Susan,
08/01/1957:9
Alan Davis gets two months for assault on mother, 11/14/1957:6
Michael Kratko guilty of assault on wife, 12/19/1957:5
Raymond Wordell guilty of assault on wife Beatrice, 12/19/1957:5
Newell Wambolt denies charges of drunkenness, disturbing the peace
and assault on wife, 01/30/1958:4
Roger Keedwell pleads innocent to assault on wife Ramona,
02/13/1958:8
Bertha Shaw at Taunton Hospital under observation after charged with
assault, 03/06/1958:6
Assault charge against Frederick Maher dismissed, 03/20/1958:1
Dias' assault charge against husband dismissed, 03/20/1958:5
Raymond Robinson pleads guilty of assault on wife Mary,
05/01/1958:13
Raymond Robinson guilty of assaulting wife Mary, 05/08/1958:4
Roger Keedwell assault case dismissed for lack of prosecution,
05/15/1958:8
Raymond April denies charge he struck his wife, 06/05/1958:8
Alfred Tilton, Jr. charged with assaulting wife Elzira, 07/24/1958:9
Charge of assault against Raymond April dismissed, 09/04/1958:6
Charge of assault against John Barboza dismissed, 09/11/1958:5
William Auger gets one year probation for assault, 12/11/1958:8
Walter Morgan charged with drunkenness and assault, 04/23/1959:3
Antone Silvia denies assault charge brought by wife Florence,
05/28/1959:6
Roland McDonald denies charge brought by wife Arlene, 07/23/1959:1
Ardavast Kayajan, Jr. committed to Taunton State Hospital for
observation, 08/06/1959:1
Barboza not guilty of assault, 09/03/1959:7
Susan Barboza guilty of assaulting husband, 09/03/1959:7
George Emerson, 3rd assault case brought by wife Anna continued,
11/05/1959:2
Parker charged with hitting son Harold, Jr., 11/19/1959:2
George Emerson, 3rd appeals sentence in assault case, 11/19/1959:9
Fanjoy, Allen
Family moves to Dighton, 11/07/1957:9
Fanjoy, Donald
Files marriage intentions, 09/24/1959:11
Engaged to Jo Ann Olson, 10/01/1959:3
Wedding described (p), 10/29/1959:7
Wed to JoAnn Olson, 10/29/1959:11
Fanjoy, Donald Ralph
Engaged to JoAnn Olson (p), 09/03/1959:1
Fardy, Andrew J.
Profile of candidate for School Committee (p), 01/15/1959:6
Fardy, James
Thirteen-year-old pianist starts lessons at Boston University School of
Music (p), 09/22/1955:1
Fardy, James A.
Drum instruction (ad), 10/25/1956:8
Fardy, Jimmy
Local youth joins Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, 11/12/1959:1
Farinha, Elaine
Files marriage intentions, 01/15/1959:11
Wed to Gerald C. DeMoranville, Jr., 01/22/1959:11
Farley, Al
1954-55 MHS basketball team (p), 03/03/1955:1
U.S. Marine hoopster "Dapper" McDonald pays tribute to former coach,
03/03/1955:1
Resigns as MHS basketball coach, 06/09/1955:1
Farley, Alfred
MHS students guests on Bob Clayton's Ballroom TV show (p),
05/14/1959:1
Farley, Alfred E.
MHS basketball coach resigns, continues other duties, 06/09/1955:2
Resigns as MHS football coach, 09/29/1955:1
Re-elected secretary of SE MA High School Football Conference,
11/24/1955:1
Coach presented with gift from football team, 12/01/1955:10
Named guidance counsellor and Dean of Boys, 07/12/1956:1
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Farley, Alfred E. continued
Assigned full time to Guidance Department, 06/13/1957:2
Farley, Ann
Youngsters attend summer band rehearsal (p), 07/30/1959:1
Farley, Beverly A.
Sanatorium employee up on morals charges, 02/13/1958:1
Farley, Beverly Sturgis
Son born, 07/21/1955:4
Farley, Bill
Back with Mitchell eleven, 08/27/1959:7
Farley, Danny
Over the hurdles in 1,000-point playground contest (p), 08/04/1955:4
Farley, Dianne
Helping Hand Club stages outdoor benefit show (p), 07/02/1959:1
Helping Hand Club aids cerebral palsy camp (p), 07/23/1959:7
Farley, Edward J.
Hurt in fall from ladder, 11/14/1957:1
Farley, George
Son born, 07/21/1955:4
Farley, Janet
Helping Hand Club stages outdoor benefit show (p), 07/02/1959:1
Farley, Peter
Son born, 08/30/1956:6
Farley, Peter T.
Promoted to assistant to sports editor at Brockton Enterprise-Times,
02/02/1956:1
Farley, Phyllis Johnson
Son born, 08/30/1956:6
Farley, William
Private among winners in U.S. Army track meet in Hawaii (p),
10/06/1955:6
Athlete hurt in accident on Rte 3-A while enroute from practice,
10/25/1956:1
Undergoes operation for splintered jaw, 11/01/1956:1
Wed to Gertrude Arlene Callahan, 03/05/1959:7
Farmer, Jack
Little League field spruced up for official dedication to Alfred Gauthier
(p), 05/29/1958:1
Farmer, John
Car stolen from Center St, 02/24/1955:1
Stolen car recovered off Rte 28, 03/03/1955:5
Seeks help at MHS new guidance library (p), 12/03/1959:1
Farmer, John G.
Son born, 08/22/1957:3
Farmer, John Gibson
Daughter born, 11/13/1958:11
Farmer, Kathy
MHS Twirlers colorful at holiday football game (p), 12/04/1958:1
Farmer, Phyllis Anne
Infant daughter of John G. and Shirlie W. Waters dies, 07/05/1956:5
Farmer, Shirley E. Waters
Daughter born, 11/13/1958:11
Farmer, Shirley Waters
Son born, 08/22/1957:3
Farmer's Sign Shop
Opens for business on North Main St (ad), 02/17/1955:3
Farms and Farming. see also Dairies; Future Farmers of America;
Patrons of Husbandry
F.S. Green, plowing, reasonable rates (ad), 04/04/1957:5
Jaycees elect Wilfred Schobel Outstanding Farmer (p), 01/30/1958:1
Jaycees give Wilfred Schobel plaque, 02/06/1958:3
Harry Fisher, Jr. named Outstanding Young Farmer by Jaycees,
02/12/1959:1
Lillian Rebel named crew leader for Census of Agriculture,
10/01/1959:1
Farnham, Dorothy Mae
Obituary, 01/30/1958:5
Wife of Charles Edward dies at age 53, 01/30/1958:9
Farrar's
Homemade ice cream, Everett Square (ad), 02/03/1955:5
Ten-year-old charged with larceny, 10/10/1957:1
Farrell, Charles A.
Fire levels 100-year-old Lakeville homestead, 05/24/1956:1
Farrell, Charles A., Jr.
Attends U.S. Naval Academy, 08/21/1958:9
Farrell, Cheryl Ann
Born to John, 01/31/1957:11
Farrell, John
Daughter born, 01/31/1957:11
Farrell, Mrs A.W.
Historical Society presented with Sumner Hinds' historical collection by
daughter, 03/08/1956:1
Farrington, Annie T.
Wife of Howard F. dies at age 73, 06/30/1955:5
Obituary, 06/30/1955:10
Farrington, Arlene L.
Files marriage intentions, 01/19/1956:5
Farrington, Charles L.
Obituary, 12/01/1955:3
Dies at age 65, 12/01/1955:5
Farrington, Marcus S.
Files marriage intentions, 01/24/1957:5
Wed to Florence G. Hammond, 01/31/1957:11
Farris, Joseph
Auctioneer with Lakeville County Auction (ad), 07/03/1958:10
Lakeville tax collector's notice, 07/30/1959:2
Fashion. see Clothing
Fasulo, Hal
1954-55 MHS basketball team (p), 03/03/1955:1
Fasulo, Harold
MHS students prepare for art exhibit (p), 06/02/1955:1
Fasulo, Harold A.
Engaged to Marilyn A. Bernier (p), 03/07/1957:1
Completes training as Marine recruit, 07/04/1957:3
Assigned to Honor Guard at embassy in Naples, Italy, 09/05/1957:1
Fasulo, Joseph
Wed to Phyllis Mayo, 06/23/1955:6
Fasulo, Joseph H., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Faulkner, Euretta Seaver
Wareham St couple married 50 years (p), 07/03/1958:1
Faulkner, James M.
Retiree honored by Gas & Electric Department, 02/03/1955:1
Wareham St couple married 50 years (p), 07/03/1958:1
Faunce, Joseph, Jr.
Daughter born, 10/04/1956:5
Faunce, Theresa Danahey
Daughter born, 10/04/1956:5
Favor, Blanche
German shepherd takes first at Obedience Training Club of Rhode
Island event, 11/08/1956:1
German shepherd wins high obedience scores, 11/15/1956:3
Dog performs well at obedience trials in Falmouth and Plymouth,
08/15/1957:1
German shepherd wins honors at obedience trials (p), 10/03/1957:1
Shepherd awarded companion dog diploma, 10/03/1957:6
Local dog shows well in Bristol County trials, 11/14/1957:1
Poodle wins rare perfect score at Holyoke Kennel Club show,
07/24/1958:1
Poodle Noni wins enviable score again, 08/07/1958:1
Poodle Noni wins Companion Dog degree, 08/14/1958:1
Noni starts CDX training (p), 08/21/1958:2
Poodle Noni wins perfect score again, 11/06/1958:1
Poodle wins CDX degree (p), 08/13/1959:1
French poodles in four-way tie for first at Bristol County show,
11/26/1959:1
Fawcett, Albert E.
North Attleboro man dies at age 74, 06/05/1958:11
Obituary, 06/05/1958:14
Fawcett, Albert, Sr.
North Attleboro couple married 50 years (p), 08/29/1957:5
Fawcett, Arthur V.
Enlists in Air Force (p), 04/04/1957:1
Airman takes basic training at Lackland AFB, TX (p), 05/09/1957:1
Fawcett, Dean
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
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Fawcett, Gordon E., Jr.
Assigned to Fort Knox, KY, 07/03/1958:7
Fawcett, Gordon, Jr.
Attends Norwich University, VT, 11/01/1956:8
Fawcett, Gordon R.
Promoted to Cadet 2nd Lieutenant at Norwich University, 06/19/1958:1
Graduates from Norwich University (p), 06/11/1959:1
Fawcett, Ida
Employed at St. Luke's, 09/12/1957:12
Fawcett, Margaret Smalley
North Attleboro couple married 50 years (p), 08/29/1957:5
Fawcett, Mrs Gordon
Demonstrates new St Luke's Mealmobile (p), 04/17/1958:1
Feeney, Lorraine
Engaged to Royce E. Oliver, Jr. (p), 09/24/1959:1
Feher, Bernard
Promoted to Marine T-Sergeant in Japan (p), 01/12/1956:1
Feldman, Dave
Auctioneer with Lakeville County Auction (ad), 07/03/1958:10
Fellowships. see Scholarships
Felton, Lena
Former Middleboro resident gives gifts to Historical Society,
06/23/1955:1
Fences
Elaborate wrought iron fence next to YMCA 95 years old, 04/07/1955:1
Fenton, Melvin
President of Alberts Shoe Co., 09/11/1958:1
Ferguson, Hellen P.
Engaged to Aino O. Laukkanen, 03/22/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 05/24/1956:2
Wedding described, 06/14/1956:7
Ferguson, James A.
Dies at age 73, 03/07/1957:7
Obituary, 03/07/1957:7
Petition for probate of will, 03/28/1957:11
Ferguson, Jeanette H.
Family resides in Beacon Falls, CT, 09/25/1958:4
Ferguson, John
Obituary, 06/16/1955:4
Ferguson, Marilyn Ruth
Engaged to Richard Albert Shaw, 06/12/1958:3
Wedding described, 09/25/1958:4
Fernandes, Albertina Alves
Son born, 11/17/1955:5, 02/21/1957:7
Fernandes, Albertine Alves
Son born, 03/27/1958:7
Fernandes, Andrezia R.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 09/11/1958:11
Fernandes, Dolores Torres
Son born, 05/26/1955:6
Fernandes, Domingo
Son born, 11/17/1955:5, 02/21/1957:7, 03/27/1958:7
Fernandes, Drezia R.
Foreclosure notice, 07/17/1958:4
Fernandes, Edward J.
Driver goes off road on Purchase St, 12/31/1959:3
Fernandes, Edwin
Daughter born, 03/17/1955:4
Fernandes, Fastina A.
Files marriage intentions, 04/24/1958:7
Wed to Clinton A. Haynes, 05/01/1958:7
Fernandes, Frances
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Fernandes, Francisco
Son born, 05/26/1955:6
Fernandes, Hilda L.
Files marriage intentions, 10/11/1956:5
Wed to Cedric P. Zion, 10/25/1956:7
Wedding described, 10/25/1956:9
Fernandes, Laurie
Engaged to Dale S. Caswell (p), 01/05/1956:1
Fernandes, Manuel A.
Barn and contents destroyed in lightning strike, 07/17/1958:7
Fernandes, Margaret Gomes
Daughter born, 06/02/1955:4
Fernandes, Mary Gomes
Daughter born, 03/17/1955:4
Fernandes, Phillip A.
Enrolls at Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, Boston,
10/17/1957:4
To graduate from Bentley School of Accounting and Finance,
05/29/1958:3
Fernandes, Ralph H.
Foreclosure notice, 07/17/1958:4
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 09/11/1958:11
Fernandes, Silyino
Daughter born, 06/02/1955:4
Fernandez, Barbara Deas
Son born, 12/13/1956:5
Daughter born, 12/19/1957:3
Fernandez, Julio
Son born, 12/13/1956:5
Daughter born, 12/19/1957:3
Fernandez, Manuel
Affiliated with new 3-M's Drive-In, 06/09/1955:12
Ferraguto, John
Local Guard unit organizes first reunion of wartime pals (p),
11/10/1955:1
Daughter born, 07/04/1957:5
Ferraguto, John H.
Injured when inflating tire explodes, 10/04/1956:1
Ferraguto, Johnny
Gairad Young purchases Everett Square gas station from Ferraguto,
01/10/1957:1
Ferraguto, Judy
Roger Clark supervises art class at playground's Kiddie Korner (p),
07/24/1958:10
Ferraguto, Roberta Gross
Daughter born, 07/04/1957:5
Ferreira, Jack
Engaged to Joan Marie Zion, 06/16/1955:5
Files marriage intentions, 10/18/1956:3
Ferreira, Mary
Eagles' Auxiliary enjoys 4th annual banquet (p), 10/20/1955:1
Ferris, Mrs Edward J., Jr.
Resides in Manchester, CT, 05/05/1955:6
Ferry, Dorothy
Sixth Grade Band gives concert at Town Hall (p), 12/27/1956:1
Ferry, Dorothy R.
New assistant supervisor of music, 06/09/1955:1
Ferson, Betty
Resides in Dallas, TX, 06/30/1955:9
Ferson, Betty McDowell
Son born, 03/28/1957:8
Ferson, Lance Eric
Born to Malcolm and Betty McDowell, 03/28/1957:8
Ferson, Malcolm
Son born, 03/28/1957:8
GE employee transfers from Dallas, TX to Lynn, 09/05/1957:2
Ferson, Mrs Malcolm
Resides in Ballston Lake, NY, 02/24/1955:2
Family resides in Dallas, TX, 06/13/1957:6
Fessenden, Eleanor
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Fessenden, Laura Joy
Widow of Edward W. dies at age 82, 06/30/1955:5
Obituary, 06/30/1955:10
Fessenden, Richard W.
Obituary, 07/26/1956:6
Fialho, Joseph Silveira
Dies at age 94, 01/31/1957:7
Obituary, 01/31/1957:7
Fickert, Alfred H.
North Middleboro couple married 35 years, 10/02/1958:6
Fickert, Richard
Resides in Boston, 01/27/1955:5
Discharged from U.S. Army, 09/15/1955:7
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Fickert, Richard continued
Passes state pharmacist exam (p), 08/23/1956:1
Engaged to Marilyn Murphy (p), 09/13/1956:1
Fickert, Richard A.
Attends Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, 04/19/1956:7
Receives degree from College of Pharmacy, 06/14/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 11/14/1957:8
Wedding described, 11/21/1957:5
Files for post on School Committee, 12/19/1957:1
Profile of School Committee candidate, 01/16/1958:4
Newcomer gains seat on School Committee (p) (t), 01/23/1958:1
Fickert, Sallie A.
Engaged to Joel N. Harris (p), 12/26/1957:1
Wed to Joel N. Harris, 05/15/1958:11
Fickert, Sally Augusta
Wedding described, 05/15/1958:6
Fickert Glenna
Muriel Fitzsimmon's pupils entertain sanatorium patients (p),
06/16/1955:1
Fickert's Dairy
Now offering Tropicana orange juice (ad), 03/03/1955:8
Consolidates plant operations with McIntire Dairy (ad), 03/21/1957:12
Field, Nancy
MHS graduating class of 1899 (p), 11/20/1958:8
Field Hockey. see Middleborough Memorial High School - Field Hockey
Fielding, Andrew J.
Mortgagees sale of real estate, 05/15/1958:2
Fielding, Catherine E.
Mortgagees sale of real estate, 05/15/1958:2
Fielding, Christine Strawn
Daughter born, 06/06/1957:7
Fielding, Kenneth A.
Staff Sergeant arrives in Greenland, 03/21/1957:3
Fielding, Robert J.
Files marriage intentions, 12/06/1956:5
Wed to Christine Strawn, 12/20/1956:4
Wedding described, 12/20/1956:10
Daughter born, 06/06/1957:7
Fillebrown, Archie F.
Executrix presents account of estate, 09/22/1955:9
Fillmore, A. Wilbur
Junior Cabot Club presents mimeograph machine to Boy Scouts (p),
03/05/1959:1
Films. see Motion Pictures
Filz, Chris
Goes house-to-house for Cancer Fund (p), 05/15/1958:9
Filz, Christian
Honored by Lowell Technological Institute (p), 05/07/1959:1
Filz, Fred
Son born, 11/22/1956:5
Filz, Fred J.
Collides with Elizabeth Burt on Center St, 11/14/1957:1
Filz, Genevieve Phillips
Son born, 11/22/1956:5
Finance Companies. see Beneficial Finance Co.; Personal Finance Co.
Finch, Alvin
Daughter born, 11/14/1957:8
Son born, 01/15/1959:11
Finch, Mildred Kugis
Daughter born, 11/14/1957:8
Son born, 01/15/1959:11
Finkelstein, Miriam
Engaged to Arnold Rappaport, 09/29/1955:5
Finn, Florence M.
Obituary, 08/09/1956:2
Widow of William dies at age 60, 08/09/1956:5
Finneran, Alan
Honored at Webelos ceremony, 05/05/1955:2
Finneran, Alice
Files marriage intentions, 03/28/1957:8
Bridal shower held, 04/18/1957:5
Wed at Harwich church (correction), 05/02/1957:11
Wed to Lawrence S. Smith, 05/30/1957:5
Finneran, Dennis
Over the hurdles in 1,000-point playground contest (p), 08/04/1955:4
Bates basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
MHS set for football opener at Randolph (p), 09/24/1959:1
Finneran, Denny
Orange and black topple rival Wareham 18-8 (p), 10/22/1959:1
Finneran, Mrs Herbert
Hospital Council prep seeks volunteers for Air Base dances (p),
07/03/1958:1
Fire Department. see Lakeville - Fire Department; Middleboro - Fire
Department
Fire Prevention
Lakeville Firemen's Association initiates safety campaign, 05/02/1957:1
Department will not issue permits for open air fires, 05/09/1957:1
Town dump to be patrolled during dry period, 05/09/1957:1
Workmen uncover cistern at The Martinique, 05/09/1957:1
Ban on outdoor fires continued, 05/16/1957:1
Earl Ware tower fire watcher for 14 years, 07/04/1957:1
Fire Chief bans all outdoor fires, 07/25/1957:1
All fire permits restricted, 04/24/1958:1
Firearms
Legion Rifle and Pistol Club announce formation of Twin County Pistol
League, 06/23/1955:7
Brockton man threatens local boys with German luger, 10/06/1955:6
Cohannett Pistol Club formed, 11/17/1955:6
Edward Alphonse fined $25 for carrying loaded gun in vehicle,
12/22/1955:3
Five Dorchester youths caught in Rock with rifles and ammo,
07/11/1957:1
Donald Briggs charged with carrying pistol without a permit,
10/03/1957:1
Six-year-old Maurice Couillard struck by air rifle pellet, 10/09/1958:1
Robert Rubeski and George Bushy, Jr. injured at Rochester gunning
stand, 10/29/1959:1
Firefighters. see also Lakeville - Fire Department; Middleboro - Fire
Department
Engine Six Volunteer Fire Department of South Middleboro in
operation since1940s (p), 08/04/1955:1
Hose Company 3 in late 1880s (p), 06/18/1959:8
Hose No. 6 before days of Fire Department (p), 07/09/1959:12
Firefighting Equipment. see Maxim Motor Co.
Fireglow Farm
Local Kerry Blue Kennels produce many champion dogs (p),
05/05/1955:6
Firemen's Relief Association. see Middleboro Firemen's Relief
Association
Fires. see also Arson; Automobile Fires; Dwellings - Fires; Forest Fires;
Industrial Fires; Lightning
Destroys barn and 31 cattle on Ellsworth Sherman's Highland St farm,
01/13/1955:1
Firemen save Augustus DeArruda's barn on Precinct St, 01/13/1955:1
DeArruda barn fire caused by child playing with matches, 01/20/1955:9
Sherman barn fire still under investigation, 01/20/1955:9
Storm causes small fire at Griffin's milkhouse, 06/23/1955:9
Randall Brady loses two tons of hay to fire, 06/30/1955:1
Fire does $1,000 in damage to generator at St. Luke's, 08/18/1955:1
Floyd McKee loses grain shed and machinery at poultry farm,
09/08/1955:1
Oil burner flareup causes damage at Maurice's Snack Bar, 12/29/1955:3
Fire destroys Lakeside General Store and Sorenson home, 03/29/1956:1
Mrs Arthur Cummings claims carelessness at dump for fire losses on
her property, 03/29/1956:4
Blaze demolishes century-old barn owned by Manuel Mello (p),
08/09/1956:1
Engine 6 saves burning building at McKee's Poultry Farm,
08/09/1956:3
Lint blaze sets fire to Middleboro Laundry, 09/06/1956:1
Stubborn blaze burns barn on Schobel farm, East Grove St (p),
09/27/1956:1
Truck full of tires catches fire on Bedford St, 10/11/1956:1
Flash fire at The Middleboro Steak House caused by overheated burner,
12/13/1956:1
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Fires continued
Oil burner flareup at Union Street School gives pupils unexpected
holiday, 12/13/1956:1
Middleboro Theatre manager stops blaze with fire extinguisher,
12/20/1956:1
1,800 pelts damaged by fire at Nanfelt's mink farm, 12/20/1956:13
Department fights six fires on Tuesday, 02/21/1957:1
Flames level Christian Lang's Lakeville gas station, 04/11/1957:1
Selectmen declare state of emergency, 05/16/1957:1
Strople's Miller St storehouse destroyed, 06/06/1957:1
Arthur Stanley's uninsured sheds burn to ground on Rte 28,
07/18/1957:1
Bales of animal litter damaged in fire at C.P. Washburn Co.,
02/06/1958:1
Damages Letendre's barber shop, 05/15/1958:1
Considerable damage to screenhouse on Carver St, 06/26/1958:1
Causes $500 in damage to garage behind Perry's gas station,
01/08/1959:1
Plymouth St storage building owned by Pena destroyed, 07/23/1959:1
$25,000 fire levels William McCarthy's barn, herd safe (p),
08/13/1959:1
Thompson St barn ruins still smouldering, 08/20/1959:1
Destroys two poultry houses at Robert Noyer's game bird farm (p),
10/22/1959:1
Beatrice French commends firefighters (l), 10/22/1959:7
The Fireside
Under new management, Jack and Jo Guimares (ad), 09/11/1958:4
Fireworks. see Fourth of July
First Baptist Church
Bicentennial observance begins this month, 01/05/1956:1
Holds annual business meeting, 01/12/1956:6
Observes 200th anniversary, 01/19/1956:1
Dedicates new Hammond organ, 01/26/1956:1
Meditation (from Isaac Backus 200 years ago), 03/01/1956:5
Founder Isaac Backus commemorated (i), 05/24/1956:1
Filled for bicentennial celebration, 05/31/1956:1
Meditation, 08/16/1956:5
Meditation: An Highway Shall Be There (Edward N. Lyon),
01/03/1957:5
Edward Lyon resigns pastorate, accepts call to Williamsett,
03/14/1957:1
First Church. see First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church. see also Williams, James R.
Seventy-five attend Family Night, 05/19/1955:1
G. Russell Austin assumes post of organist, 12/01/1955:5
Holds Family Night, 02/23/1956:10
Dedicates children's altar, 03/08/1956:12
Plans fund drive for chapel renovation, 09/27/1956:5
Excavating cellar to house heating unit, 11/15/1956:6
Organizes new Junior Pilgrim Fellowship group, 11/22/1956:10
Holds annual supper and roll call, 11/14/1957:6
Erected in 1828 (p), 06/26/1958:8
Hand-pumped bellows used with organ, 08/14/1958:1
Albert McIlroy new pastor (p), 10/02/1958:1
Building at rear of First Congregational shows outmoded edifice (p),
11/06/1958:8
Israel Putnam life's work makes lasting impression on Middleboro (p),
04/09/1959:8
Three baptized on Children's Sunday, 07/02/1959:2
Ancestors' Sunday hosts 175, 08/27/1959:1
Reproduction of early deed for pew (p), 09/03/1959:12
Manger scene on lawn, 12/17/1959:1
First National Stores
Be thrifty in '55 (ad), 01/06/1955:10
New construction to begin on Rte 28, 07/14/1955:1
New building has air conditioning, magic eye doors, and strip lights,
08/25/1955:1
Mammoth new super market nearly complete (p), 02/23/1956:1
Devlin retained as manager; opens soon, 05/03/1956:1
Corner of East Grove and South Main St (ad), 05/03/1956:2
Benny's purchases Center site formerly occupied by First National,
09/20/1956:1
Pass final papers in business block sale, 09/27/1956:10
New curio glass promotion (p), 07/10/1958:1
First National Stores continued
Lucille Gentile is checker, 08/21/1958:1
Mrs Washburn hears about latest sale from manager Devlin (p),
11/13/1958:1
First Spiritualist Church of Middleboro
Holds second mass meeting, 04/07/1955:11
Hosts State Association of Spiritualists, 04/19/1956:2
First Unitarian Church
Hurricane damage necessitates repairs, 02/03/1955:4
Appoints officials and committees, 04/21/1955:8
Laymen's League holds annual election, 04/28/1955:9
Church folks carry out Operation Sandblast, 08/04/1955:5
Hopes to start kindergarten early next year, 11/17/1955:1
To open non-sectarian kindergarten, 12/22/1955:1
Opens Peter Rabbit Kindergarten (ad), 01/05/1956:8
Celebrates 67th birthday of founding, 03/08/1956:7
Church dresses for the Easter occasion (p), 04/25/1957:1
Pearl St location in 1891 (p), 12/05/1957:12
Holds annual meeting, 04/03/1958:7
Rev Francis Schalter resigns, 04/09/1959:5
Hosts baccalaureate for MHS seniors (p), 06/11/1959:1
Departing clergyman, Francis Schlater, honored with surprise
testimonial (p), 09/24/1959:1
Fish, Donald
Couple sells Wareham St home to Richard Wilmot, 02/10/1955:4
Fish, Donald K.
Notice of Nemasket Television partnership between George Neilson
and Joseph Mulhern, 02/05/1959:11
Fish Markets. see also Roby's Sea Foods
Your Fish Market under new management, Harold Carr proprietor (ad),
02/16/1956:8
Your Fish Market under new management (ad), 11/01/1956:6
Fisher, Harry T.
In running for state honor (p), 02/19/1959:1
Fisher, Harry T., Jr.
Named Outstanding Young Farmer by Jaycees, 02/12/1959:1
Fishes and Fishing. see also Herring
Barbara Giberti lands 6.5-lb. tautog, 04/21/1955:1
Arnold Thomas wins June striped bass derby, 07/07/1955:1
James F. Churbuck lands 44-lb. striped bass (p), 07/07/1955:1
Derby winners announced, 10/20/1955:1
Kenneth Shaw, Jr. lands 5.75-lb. pickerel through ice on Assawampsett,
01/05/1956:1
Steve Stanley presents awards to sports winners (p), 03/29/1956:1
Final results of local derby, 11/01/1956:6
Annual Middleboro Sports Night held, 04/11/1957:2
Steve's Sports Den sponsors annual Middleboro Sports Night,
04/03/1958:8
Wareham St site named as permanent fishing pool, 04/17/1958:1
Local anglers lose favorite spot at Bridge St during by-pass
construction, 07/24/1958:1
Local winners announced, 10/30/1958:1
Lamprey eel caught here (p), 05/28/1959:2
Results of local Striped Bass Derby, 11/05/1959:4
Fisk, Arthur P.
Obituary, 12/18/1958:11
Fiske, Jayne
Engaged to Carl Lind, Jr. (p), 08/06/1959:1
Fiske, Roberta
Engaged to Donald Boehler, 03/31/1955:11
Baptized at Grove Chapel, 04/07/1955:5
Wedding described, 06/16/1955:3
Fiske, Ronald
Family moves from Vernon St to Plymouth St, 01/29/1959:6
Fitch, Arline Merrill
Family resides in Nashua, NH, 08/21/1958:5
Fitting, Alfred
Sergeant 1st Class receives Commendation Ribbon (p), 11/07/1957:4
Fitting, Cecelia A. Fitts
Daughter born, 07/03/1958:9
Fitting, Charles
Files marriage intentions, 01/02/1958:5
Wed to Cecelia A. Fitts, 01/09/1958:8
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Fitting, Charles continued
Civil Defense Auxiliary Police commended for free service (p),
07/17/1958:4
Nemasket Transportation gives safe driver awards (p), 05/14/1959:1
Fitting, Charles L.
Daughter born, 07/03/1958:9
Fitts, Cecelia A.
Files marriage intentions, 01/02/1958:5
Wed to Charles L. Fitting, 01/09/1958:8
Fitzgerald, Barbara McKenna
Son born, 08/27/1959:7
Fitzgerald, Diane
Injured in three-car rear-end collision on East Grove St, 07/17/1958:3
Fitzgerald, James
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Fitzgerald, John
Son born, 08/27/1959:3, 08/27/1959:7
Fitzgerald, John A., Jr.
Cubs hold induction; trim tree at sanatorium (p), 12/24/1959:1
Fitzgerald, Margaret Kilroy
Son born, 10/02/1958:11
Fitzgerald, Marilyn
Graduates from Simmons College (p), 06/12/1958:1
Fitzgerald, Mary Jo
New MHS student from Kingston, 11/05/1959:6
Fitzgerald, Thomas
Son born, 10/02/1958:11
Fitzgerald, Thomas E.
Wed to Marilyn J. Wilbur, 08/15/1957:5
Fitzpatrick, Gus
Wins place on FFA state dairy cattle judging team, 04/05/1956:3
To head state dairy judges, 05/17/1956:8
Fitzsimmons, Muriel
"Song & Dance" trio entertains sanatorium patients (p), 06/16/1955:1
Dance pupils present revue, 06/21/1956:1
Recital features Taps and Tunes, 06/20/1957:7
Warm applause reward Taps and Tunes cast, 06/18/1959:1
Fitzsimmons, Thomas
Family moves to Mitchell St, 03/31/1955:2
Flags
Louis Forney climbs MHS flagpole to replace ropes, 10/20/1955:1
Honor Society girls set out flags for Columbus Day, 10/16/1958:1
Flaherty, Ruth
Tax collector's notice, 03/07/1957:2
Flanders, Bert W.
Obituary, 04/05/1956:4
Dies at age 75, 04/05/1956:5
Seriously injured when truck runs off Rte 28, 04/05/1956:6
Flanders, Bertram W.
Bachelor's Ball Committee circa 1905 (p), 11/13/1958:12
Flanders, L.M.
Frances Associates, real estate(ad), 01/23/1958:4
Flanders, Sherrill
MHS students observe International Letter Writing Week (p),
10/17/1957:11
Flanders, Stuart
Accepted by Boston University (p), 05/28/1959:1
Flanders, Stuart H.
Named director of NE Purchasing Agents Association, 05/08/1958:3
Flanders, Stuart H., Jr.
Collides with Arthur Shaw, Jr. at Center and Cambridge St,
12/04/1958:10
Flax Wheel Shop
Owned by antique dealer Silva Daisy, 12/29/1955:1
Fleming (Mr)
Manager of Mid-State, 04/02/1959:10
Fleming, Edward
Family resides in Alexandria, VA, 06/11/1959:2
Fleming, Helen
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Flieger, Joanne Mahoney
Son born, 04/21/1955:6
Flieger, Paul F.
Son born, 04/21/1955:6
Flint, Sheila
Engaged to Francis W. Cabral (p), 06/30/1955:1
Tendered surprise shower, 04/26/1956:10
Flint, Sheila P.
Files marriage intentions, 05/03/1956:7
Wedding described, 05/10/1956:8
Flister, William
Dies at age 77, 08/20/1959:7
Obituary, 08/20/1959:8
Flood, Flora Bernier
Daughter born, 06/13/1957:7
Flood, Glen James
Born to James and Jeannette Hanson, 03/28/1957:8
Flood, James
Son born, 03/28/1957:8
Flood, Jeannette Hanson
Son born, 03/28/1957:8
Flood, Mildred Steiglitz
Daughter born, 05/09/1957:7
Flood, Norma Jean
Born to Richard and Mildred Steiglitz, 05/09/1957:7
Flood, Raymond
Daughter born, 06/13/1957:7
Flood, Richard
Airman 2nd Class reassigned to 2473rd Air Reserve Flying Center of
Milwaukee, WI, 04/07/1955:12
Daughter born, 05/09/1957:7
Floor Refinishing. see DeCoff, Clifford G.
Flora M. Clark School
PTA raises money for playground equipment, 02/10/1955:1
First grade teacher Carolyn Alger resigns to get married, 05/12/1955:1
Art exhibition held, 06/09/1955:6
Request for bids to paint exterior, 06/23/1955:11
Call for plumbers to install toilet fixtures, 06/30/1955:5
Barbara Tripp resigns, 06/14/1956:1
Teacher Jean Ford transfers to Union Street School, 06/14/1956:1
Jean Ford to teach Grade 1 at Union Street School, 06/21/1956:3
Mrs Valdis Talbot appointed to teach Grade 1, 07/12/1956:1
Harriet Blanchard replaces Eleanor Thomas, 09/20/1956:12
Annual report, 02/14/1957:7
Barbara Ann Bates appointed to teach Grade 1, 04/11/1957:1
Jean Ford reappointed Grade 1 teacher, 05/09/1957:5
Mary O'Connell new Grade 1 teacher, 08/22/1957:5
Guidaboni submits annual report (t), 02/13/1958:7
PTA holds annual banquet, 04/17/1958:9
Staff and faculty list for 1959-60 school year, 09/03/1959:12
Florists. see Flowers
Flowers. see also Nurseries (plant)
Preston Robbins finds dandelions in full bloom, 01/06/1955:2
Creedon - Florist, 113 Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:4
Leland Carnation Co., Cherry St (ad), 02/10/1955:11
Creedon's Butler and Meehan perform at Wareham flower show,
03/03/1955:4
Waterman's, 1172 Center St (ad), 04/07/1955:12
Williams' Trading Post & Annex well-stocked for Memorial Day (p),
05/19/1955:6
Early spring shrubs bloom again in Daisy Sylvia's yard, 09/22/1955:8
Mrs Joseph Simmons has Easter lily in bloom, 10/04/1956:5
Meehan elected chair of florist delivery service, 06/27/1957:1
Pansies make unusual appearance in garden of William Reynolds,
01/02/1958:1
Over 200 attend flower show at Creedon's, 04/03/1958:4
Lois Mello finds orchid with rare bloom, 04/10/1958:6
Garden Club fills watering troughs with flowers, 06/12/1958:6
Mrs John Lemmo discovers sunflower growing in fork of tree (p),
10/23/1958:2
Jane Phinney still has Easter lily blooming, 10/23/1958:7
Cactus in bloom at public library, 04/30/1959:1
Donna Vaughn shown with National Flower hopeful sunflower (p),
10/01/1959:4
Fluoridation
Local committee to work for adoption of fluoridation, 11/17/1955:1
Burnett Anderson presents view of municipal fluoridation (l),
12/01/1955:9
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Fluoridation continued
Sampson McFarlin advises delay in action on fluoridation (l),
12/08/1955:2
Addition of fluoride to water lauded, 12/15/1955:1
Norman Lindsay charges Anderson with half-truths of fluoridation (l),
12/15/1955:5
Mrs George Schofield another opponent to fluoridation (l),
12/22/1955:9
Anderson writes again on "poison" (l), 12/29/1955:4
Committee report on fluoridation, 01/05/1956:4
Cataracts and fluoridation (l) (Sampson McFarlin), 01/05/1956:7
Middleboro native, Dr Willard Howes, forwards info on teeth health in
Grand Rapids, MI, 01/05/1956:7
Forum advises fluoridation issue go to voters, 01/12/1956:1
Mrs C. Johnson labels fluoridation a subversive plot (l), 01/12/1956:3
Physician gives viewpoint on fluoridation (l) (James M. Bonnar),
01/12/1956:8
Philip O'Connell says fluoridation violates "American System" (l),
01/12/1956:11
Too soon to vote on fluoridation (l) (Richard L. Parmenter),
01/19/1956:4
Burnett Anderson in poetic attack on fluoridation, 01/19/1956:7
Fluoridation remains to be voted on at town meeting, 01/26/1956:1
No right to force a cure (l) (Philip E. O'Connell), 01/26/1956:3
Fluoridation Committee refuses challenge (ad), 01/26/1956:8
Burnett Anderson again speaks his mind (l), 02/02/1956:1
Fluoridation committee member replies to advertisement (l) (Norman
W. Lindsay), 02/02/1956:1
Junior Cabot Club refutes statement made in anti-fluoridation ad,
02/02/1956:1
Dr Bonnar points to facts of fluoridation (l), 02/09/1956:1
Philip O'Connell answers Norman Lindsay's letter (l), 02/09/1956:12
Dr Bonnar hits anti-fluoridationists, says facts are missing (l),
02/16/1956:1
Lucy Braley Sisson answers fluoridation letter from Dr Bonnar (l),
02/16/1956:1
Dr Bonnar submits signed statement approving fluoridation of local
water supply (l), 02/23/1956:1
Burnett Anderson claims cases of fluoride toxicity (l), 02/23/1956:2
Edith Waldbott adds more to fluoridation debate (l), 02/23/1956:2
Clarence Curtis writes on fluoridation (l), 02/23/1956:8
Fluoridationists promise benefits, 03/01/1956:1
Gazette closes columns to further discussion of fluoridation,
03/01/1956:1
Local dentists sign statement on fluoridation (l), 03/01/1956:1
Solve fluoridation issue with bottled water (l) (Clarence E. Curtis),
03/01/1956:8
Burnett Anderson again cries "poison" (l), 03/01/1956:10
Fluoridation report read at town meeting, 03/15/1956:1
Beatrice French pleased with action on fluoridation (l), 03/15/1956:12
Flye Real Estate
Plympton St (ad), 01/08/1959:7
Flynn, Eugene J.
Oil burner sales and service, 96 Pearl St (ad), 01/01/1959:5
Flynn, James
Profile of new MHS student, 04/28/1955:5
Members of Improved Order of Red Men pictured at Lakeside Park
about 50 years ago (p), 06/11/1959:12
Flynn, James F.
Dies at age 79, 01/19/1956:5
Obituary, 01/19/1956:5
Petition for probate of will, 02/02/1956:10
Petition for license to sell real estate, 06/21/1956:8
Foreclosure petition, 09/27/1956:6
Public auction (ad), 10/25/1956:7
Bequeaths $5,543 to Red Cross, 06/06/1957:1
Flynn, James P.
Son born, 12/25/1958:5
Flynn, James Patrick
Files marriage intentions, 06/12/1958:7
Wed to Karen C. Hotin, 06/19/1958:11
Wedding described, 06/19/1958:12
Flynn, Jim
Middleboro Semi-Panic Club skin divers in rescue experiment (p),
03/05/1959:5
Local baseball team from 1905 (p), 09/24/1959:12
Flynn, Karen Hotin
Son born, 12/25/1958:5
Flynn, Ruthann
MHS Twirlers colorful at holiday football game (p), 12/04/1958:1
Fogarty Family
Old Fogarty place off Summer St destroyed by fire, 02/24/1955:1
Fogg, Margaret
MHS students celebrate National Letter Writing Week (p),
10/18/1956:1
Fogg, Margaret L.
Replaces George Robertson as MHS English teacher, 08/30/1956:1
MHS teacher resigns, leaving the profession, 07/25/1957:1
Reappointed to MHS teaching post, 08/22/1957:5
Local teen center discussed at YMCA (p), 11/07/1957:13
Fogg, Walter
Family moves to Berlin, NY, 09/03/1959:8
Foley, Mary Alice
Obituary, 11/03/1955:5
Widow of Dana W. dies at age 74, 11/03/1955:7
Follett, Claire Dutra
Daughter born, 02/17/1955:4
Follett, James
Daughter born, 02/17/1955:4
Follett, Jim
Named co-captain of MHS baseball team, 04/28/1955:1
Follett, Leo Frank
Attends Marietta College in Ohio, 01/22/1959:9
Fontaine, David
MHS freshmen hoop squad (p), 03/22/1956:1
Begins studies at Bentley in Boston, 09/17/1959:2
Fontaine, David K.
Accepted at Bentley School of Accounting and Finance (p),
05/07/1959:1
Fontaine, Walter. see also The Three Knights
Kiwanis Club installs officers for 1958 (p), 01/09/1958:6
Fontes, Patricia
Fined $35 on morals charge, 02/17/1955:9
Fontes, Richard
Washburn Unit slowly converted to Industrial Arts workshop (p),
10/02/1958:1
Food. see Dairies; Fruit; School Children - Food; Vegetables
Football. see also Middleborough Memorial High School - Football;
Mitchell Memorial Club - Football
Gene Savard named head coach of Plymouth Rockets team,
08/02/1956:1
John Scanlon appointed president of Southern MA Semi-Pro League,
06/27/1957:1
Bob Sylvia makes bid for center post with University of New
Hampshire football team (p), 09/26/1957:4
Middleboro High plays alumni in football circa 1913 (p), 10/08/1959:8
Forbes, Carol
Engaged to Francis Reams, 02/28/1957:5
Forbes, Richard E.
Toddler Peter Maltais struck by car in front of home, 10/23/1958:1
Forcier, Wilfred
Joy ride driver survives, local boy, Brian Michael, dies, 10/04/1956:1
Forcier, Wilfred J.
Represents Taunton Vocational School at Student Government Day in
Boston (p), 03/19/1959:1
Ford, Arthur
Twin sons born, 02/05/1959:11
Ford, Bernice B. Bumpus
Files marriage intentions, 12/12/1957:3
Wed to Richard A. Bartlett, 12/19/1957:3
Ford, Jean Corey
Twin sons born, 02/05/1959:11
Ford, Jean P.
Teacher transfers from Clark School to Union Street School,
06/14/1956:1
Correction to previous article, 06/21/1956:3
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Ford, Jean P. continued
Reappointed Grade 1 teacher at Clark School, 05/09/1957:5
Ford, Thomas
Fuller St home suffers fire damage to cellar, 01/01/1959:1
Sixteen-year-old committed for killing Ford's dog, 07/16/1959:1
Foreign Exchange Students
Carole Rondelli chosen to study in Sweden (p), 07/17/1958:1
Forest Fires
Three grass fires quelled here Sunday, 03/24/1955:5
Six towns help put out 75-acre woods fire here, 03/31/1955:10
Department busy with grass and brush fires, 04/07/1955:1
Department has another busy day, 04/07/1955:3
Four more fires here Monday, 04/14/1955:1
Hundreds of acres ravaged by two fires, 04/14/1955:1
Brush and forest fires keep men busy, 05/05/1955:1
Grass fire threatens Lovell property on Clay St, 04/12/1956:5
Woods fire burns about five acres, 05/10/1956:8
Three-alarm fire burns ten acres on Pleasant St, 06/14/1956:6
Blazes threatens homes near dump, 05/02/1957:1
Threaten homes, burn 200 acres of woodland, 05/16/1957:1
Thomas thanks all civil defense workers in wake of fires (l),
05/16/1957:6
Grass fire badly burns Timms' legs, 05/16/1957:7
Woodlands again dangerously dry, 06/13/1957:1
Fire on island between Pocksha and Assawompset extinguished,
06/13/1957:6
Fire fighters busy handling forest fire and two grass fires, 06/27/1957:9
Pine St fire burns four acres, 06/27/1957:9
Blaze burns woodland off West Grove St, 07/25/1957:7
Three acres on Summer St burn in stubborn fire, 07/25/1957:8
Threat high, 04/10/1958:1
Epidemic of brush and grass fires keeps department busy, 04/09/1959:1
Forgery
Six bad checks passed at area businesses, 07/28/1955:1
Former YMCA bookkeeper Marjorie Grossman indicted, 10/17/1957:1
Grossman admits charges, 10/24/1957:2
Former YMCA secretary Grossman gets probation, 11/07/1957:3
Fornaciari, Catherine
Wed to Richard A. Heleen, 01/13/1955:4
Wedding described, 01/20/1955:7
Forney, Louis
Last vestiges of Bates School removed (p), 04/07/1955:1
Climbs MHS flagpole to replace ropes, 10/20/1955:1
Forney, Louis Henry, Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 06/09/1955:6
Wed to Barbara Ann Moniz, 06/23/1955:6
Fornier, Edward R.
Files marriage intentions, 06/30/1955:5
Forsberg, Flora
1914 Grammar School Basketball team (p), 11/26/1959:8
Forsberg, Harold
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Fortin, Herve
Chief Boatswain's Mate sails for Antarctica (p), 11/08/1956:1
Leaves for Antarctica, 11/29/1956:11
Arrives in New Zealand, 12/13/1956:1
Chief Boatswain's Mate serves on icebreaker USS Staten Island,
03/14/1957:9
Fortini, Lionel
Personal Finance Co., 27 Center St (ad) (p), 01/06/1955:7
Transfers to Taunton office of Personal Finance Co., 09/22/1955:6
The Forty and Eight - Voiture No. 49
Donates games for children at sanatorium, 04/14/1955:1
Sponsors Frank Petkunas for Boys' State (p), 06/07/1956:1
MHS group named to attend Boys' State (p), 05/21/1959:1
Foster, Alan
Daughter born, 10/16/1958:11
Foster, Alan L.
Lieutenant (jg) serves on board USS Chilton, 07/17/1958:2
Local man with 6th Fleet in Lebanon landing (p), 07/24/1958:1
Foster, Alan Linwood
Engaged to Mary Brewster Cote, 11/01/1956:12
Wedding described, 11/15/1956:8
Foster, David, Jr.
Daughter born, 02/14/1957:11
Son born, 08/28/1958:10
Foster, Donna Jean
Born to David, Jr., 02/14/1957:11
Foster, Jackson
A.C. Cosseboom Co. offers valuable repair service, 03/24/1955:10
Foster, Jane
Choralettes to entertain Cabot Club (p), 10/02/1958:8
Foster, Kenneth J.
Wed to Louise Wentworth, 03/29/1956:5
Foster, Lois Bessey
Son born, 08/28/1958:10
Foster, Mary Cote
Daughter born, 10/16/1958:11
Fotia, Genelda
Wedding described (p), 11/21/1957:5
Fountain, Gordon W.
Carver couple married 21 years, 01/22/1959:5
Four Corners
Buried in snow from violent blizzard (p), 03/22/1956:1
New view as Leighton Block razed to make room for Grant store (p),
03/28/1957:1
Torn up for Center St reconstruction (p), 07/17/1958:1
Four Corners Cafe
Bob Dayton, 1 South Main St (ad), 07/28/1955:15
Now under new management (ad), 11/28/1957:5
4-H Clubs
Hold Annual Demonstration Night, 03/24/1955:7
Winners in club exhibition listed, 03/31/1955:1
Five girls win awards at Show and Tell Day in Hanson, 03/31/1955:5
Hold annual talent show, 06/16/1955:7
Hold annual Family Supper and Achievement Night, 11/17/1955:11
Karyl Ann Benson awarded Robert B. Ewing Leadership trophy,
08/23/1956:1
Jean Tassinari wins awards at 4-H fair in Weymouth, 08/23/1956:11
Long-time 4-H member, Hilda Buck, asked to join honor society,
10/18/1956:1
Local members receive awards at Achievement Night, 11/08/1956:5
Joan Washburn and Karyl Benson win state awards, 11/22/1956:1
Karyl Ann Benson wins club award, 01/03/1957:1
Nets $312 in recent fund drive, 01/10/1957:1
Karyl Benson receives high award (p), 01/31/1957:1
Karyl and Sandra Benson win top honors at state demonstrations,
07/11/1957:1
Karyl and Sandra Benson win honors at Amherst (p), 07/18/1957:1
Sandra Benson wins first prize at Brockton Fair, 09/19/1957:1
Fair draws weekend crowd, 10/03/1957:5
Local members awarded trip to congress in Chicago, 10/17/1957:1
Final horse show held, 10/31/1957:5
Karyl Ann Benson wins 4-H honors in Chicago, 12/05/1957:7
Benson win aided by parents (p), 12/12/1957:1
Douglas Benson displays trophies for Chicago 4-H trip (p),
12/12/1957:5
National 4-H Achievement winner, Karyl Benson, honored (p),
01/02/1958:1
Students honor 4-H national winner, 01/09/1958:1
Further honors for local 4-H winner Benson, 01/16/1958:1
Town honors Benson for 4-H victory (p), 01/23/1958:1
Kiwanis host special guest Karyl Benson, 02/27/1958:1
Karyl Benson visits President Eisenhower at the White House,
03/13/1958:2
New Conservation Club formed, 04/17/1958:4
4-H sheep club members, Vasel and Gibbs, win honors at Big E,
09/25/1958:1
Agriculture is 4-H Night theme, 03/19/1959:3
Dog obedience demonstrated at 4-H Hobby Night, 04/16/1959:1
Local 4-H girls win at Girls' Day (p), 05/28/1959:1
Margery Washburn wins top honors at state 4-H Day (p), 07/30/1959:1
David Gates and Sandy Benson picked for Chicago event (p),
10/22/1959:1
Thousands attend Christmas parade (p), 12/10/1959:1
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Participates in Marshfield Fair, 08/18/1955:3
Crusades on horseback for Cancer Society, 04/12/1956:1
Fair gets large turnout, 10/11/1956:2
Collects ten tons of scrap metal, 10/25/1956:1
Restores little red (Thompsonville) schoolhouse as headquarters (p),
08/22/1957:6
Holds Achievement Night, 11/14/1957:1
Accepts offer of help from Meehan, 01/30/1958:2
Clubhouse transformed for food demonstration (p), 02/20/1958:1
Holds agricultural exhibit (p), 05/01/1958:1
Record crowds throng fair, 10/09/1958:4
Holds shingling bee at Thompson St quarters, 10/23/1958:6
Holds achievement awards night, 11/20/1958:6
Holds Home Economics Night, 02/19/1959:2
Holds open house (p), 03/05/1959:3
Enjoys annual jamboree, 07/23/1959:8
Does well at Brockton Fair, 09/17/1959:7
Fair attracts more than 3,000, 10/01/1959:1
First National Stores magazine praises club, 10/08/1959:1
Observes 10th anniversary, 11/26/1959:1
4-H Clubs - Flying Hooves Horse Club
Competes in jamboree, 07/11/1957:8
Horse Club helps with Cancer Crusade, 04/24/1958:1
Assists with Cancer Crusade (p), 05/01/1958:5
Holds holiday show, 09/04/1958:1
Ready for annual fair (p), 09/25/1958:1
Takes overnight trail ride, 08/06/1959:5
Holds competition (p), 09/03/1959:1
Fournier, Edward
Wed to Rose Roberts, 07/07/1955:5
Wedding described (p), 07/14/1955:4
Son born, 01/12/1956:7, 06/06/1957:7
Fournier, Eleanor Brehaut
Daughter born, 11/22/1956:7
Fournier, Elizabeth Janet
Born to Ernest A. and Eleanor Brehaut, 11/22/1956:7
Fournier, Ernest A.
Daughter born, 11/22/1956:7
Fournier, Rose Marie Roberts
Son born, 01/12/1956:7
Fournier, Rosemarie Roberts
Son born, 06/06/1957:7
Fourth District Court
Selectmen request public access to comfort stations after hours,
08/30/1956:10
Probation officer submits annual report, 02/14/1957:7
New drinking fountain in courthouse corridor, 03/07/1957:1
Request for bids to paint interior (ad), 05/23/1957:4
Painting contract awarded, 06/06/1957:1
Courthouse interior redecorated, 08/01/1957:1
Sarah Sheehy probation clerk, 10/17/1957:6
Reporter responds to McDonald's letter concerning legal system here,
02/06/1958:1
Building now heated with gas, 09/25/1958:1
Custodian Morris Marshall retires, 03/26/1959:12
Police honor former custodian Roy Pendleton, 06/04/1959:1
Twenty-three-year-old building becoming inadequate, 09/10/1959:1
Fourth of July
10,000 throng to fireworks display, 07/07/1955:1
26th annual parade held in North Middleboro, 07/07/1955:6
27th annual parade draws large crowd, 07/05/1956:1
More than 12,000 gather to watch fireworks, 07/05/1956:1
North Middleboro committee thanks supporters, 07/12/1956:12
Largest crowd views parade, 07/11/1957:1
New Era Club takes prize in North Middleboro parade, 07/11/1957:1
Over 12,000 see fireworks display at playground, 07/11/1957:1
Town enjoys eventful holiday program (p), 07/10/1958:1
Equestrians at parade 50 years ago (p), 09/04/1958:10
Police Chief warns on use of firecrackers, 07/02/1959:1
Observed in traditional fashion (p), 07/09/1959:1
Foust, Catherine M.
Foreclosure notice, 09/03/1959:8
Foust, John
New greaseless donuts at local grocers (ad), 10/30/1958:12
Foust, John D.
Foreclosure notice, 09/03/1959:8
Foust, Kay
New greaseless donuts at local grocers (ad), 10/30/1958:12
Fowler, Clara A.
Obituary, 11/08/1956:6
Wife of Joseph dies at age 78, 11/08/1956:7
Fowler, Stanley
H.L. Thatcher Co. fine printing specialists (p), 02/23/1956:6
Foye, Arnold
And Clara Mello collide at Oak and North St, 07/28/1955:5
Employed at Nemasket TV, 09/15/1955:2
Foye, Donald
Couples joins antique car rally to Peterboro, NH, 08/04/1955:9
Couple travels 200 miles in antique auto, 09/06/1956:1
Couple wins ribbon at Newport Motor Car Festival, 06/27/1957:11
Couple competes at South Shore Antique Auto Club rally, 08/01/1957:9
Antique car club participates in meet, hill climb (p), 09/19/1957:1
Couple takes to the road in antique autos, 08/27/1959:4
Couple participates in antique auto foliage tour, 10/15/1959:1
Foye, Doris
Antique car club participates in meet, hill climb (p), 09/19/1957:1
Fozzy, Betty
Medical secretary in Dr Bonnar's office, 10/15/1959:10
France, Barbara Jean
Wedding described, 12/20/1956:10
Frances Associates
Real estate, L.M. Flanders (ad), 01/23/1958:4
Francescan, Lucille
MHS Silver M Society holds membership ceremony (p), 12/18/1958:1
MHS Student of the Week, 02/19/1959:8
Francesco, Nancy
Cardinal Cushing at Sacred Heart for confirmation (p), 04/23/1959:1
Franceson, Lucille
Profile of new MHS student, 12/20/1956:6
Francis, Duane Albert
Son of James A. dies at age 9, 11/07/1957:6
Obituary, 11/07/1957:7
Francis, James
Foreclosure notice, 09/20/1956:8
Francis, Katherine
Accident victim thanks all involved in helping (l), 08/21/1958:2
Francis, Rosemarie
Files marriage intentions, 01/06/1955:5
Francis, Stanley
Family resides in Coventry, RI, 03/31/1955:5
Francisco, Dorothy Costa
Son born, 06/07/1956:5
Francisco, John
Son born, 06/07/1956:5
Francisco, Nancy
West Side School pupils present The Littlest Shepherd (p),
12/29/1955:1
Frank, Clarence L., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 02/20/1958:11
Wed to Dianna J. Pike, 02/20/1958:11
Frank, John H.
Frank's store in Copeland Block about 50 years ago (p), 05/28/1959:12
Frank, John W.
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Frank, Leona Joan
Engaged to Curtis N. Gregory, 09/04/1958:1
Wedding described, 07/02/1959:9
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Warned about illegal liquor sales, 04/14/1955:1
Donate fieldstone fireplace for West Side Playground, 05/05/1955:1
Enters baseball team in Pony League, 05/26/1955:6
William Levesque voted outstanding player of the year at annual
baseball dinner, 06/23/1955:6
Fete Pony Leaguers at banquet (p), 10/27/1955:1
Presents new wheelchair to St. Luke's, 04/12/1956:1
Newly elected officers (p), 06/07/1956:1
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Fraternal Order of Eagles continued
Ronald Piava voted Athlete of the Year, 06/21/1956:1
Bath Ruth League team photo (p), 06/21/1956:4
Babe Ruth baseball team holds banquet, 09/12/1957:1
Middleboro Aerie holds annual election, 04/03/1958:6
To burn mortgage on 12th anniversary, 04/10/1958:6
Burns mortgage at 12th anniversary celebration (p), 04/17/1958:1
Seats new officers (p), 06/05/1958:1
Youngsters trick or treat at Eagles Aerie (p), 11/06/1958:1
Fetes Babe Ruth League team (p), 11/27/1958:1
To aid in keeping weather records, 02/05/1959:1
Donates wind gauge to pumping station (p), 02/19/1959:1
Holds annual election, 05/07/1959:1
Seats new officers (p), 06/11/1959:1
Fetes local Bath Ruth baseball team (p), 10/29/1959:1
Tom Hart wins truck rodeo (p), 11/05/1959:1
Fraternal Order of Eagles - Women's Auxiliary
Enjoys 4th annual banquet (p), 10/20/1955:1
Degree team officers (p), 04/19/1956:11
Donates to Burkland organ fund, 08/16/1956:1
Enjoys 5th annual banquet, 10/04/1956:12
Ladies work to help needy at Christmas (p), 12/27/1956:4
Celebrates 6th anniversary, 10/10/1957:6
Seats new officers (p), 06/05/1958:1, 06/11/1959:1
Frates, Alice Cardeiro
Son born, 12/26/1957:5
Frates, Alice Carreiro
Son born, 06/11/1959:11
Frates, Clarence
Son born, 12/26/1957:5, 06/11/1959:11
Frates, George
Daughter born, 06/02/1955:4
Frates, George W.
Notice of tax taking, 05/26/1955:11
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 05/24/1956:13, 07/17/1958:3
Frates, Vera Pittsley
Daughter born, 06/02/1955:4
Frates Restaurant
Shirley Small employed at Frates Restaurant on Rte 28, 08/20/1959:11
Vending machines and juke box rifled in break-in, 08/27/1959:1
Frattaroli, Frank
Dies at age 66, 04/19/1956:7
Fratus, Evelyn
Youngsters attend summer band rehearsal (p), 07/30/1959:1
Fraud
Harold Hudson gets three months on multiple complaints, 10/06/1955:6
Frazer, Arnold L.
Files marriage intentions, 08/09/1956:5
Wed to Nancy J. Poirier, 08/23/1956:8
Frazier, Anthony
Son born, 01/02/1958:5
Frazier, Celia Freyermuth
Son born, 01/02/1958:5
Frazier, David A.
Wedding described (p), 09/10/1959:10
Attends Bryant College of Business Administration, Providence, RI,
12/17/1959:13
Frazier, David Anthony
Engaged to Beverly Elaine Wilson (p), 01/22/1959:12
Frazier, Eleanor T.
Wed to Carroll A. Ritchie, 09/13/1956:5
Frazier, Ernest
Son born, 12/10/1959:7
Frazier, Ernest J.
Wed to Joanne E. Burr, 08/29/1957:7
Frazier, Eva A.
Susan Barboza pleads innocent to assault on Frazier, 04/02/1959:2
Frazier, Evelyn M.
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Wed to Alfred Henault, 06/23/1955:6
Frazier, Helen Guild
Son born, 02/26/1959:5
Frazier, Joanne Burr
Son born, 12/10/1959:7
Frazier, Joseph A.
Sheriff's sale of real estate, 01/16/1958:8
Dies at age 44, 12/04/1958:7
Obituary, 12/04/1958:12
Frazier, Richard
Wedding described (p), 09/04/1958:6
Frazier, Richard J.
Wed to Helen L. Guild, 08/28/1958:8
Frazier, Richard J., Jr.
Son born, 02/26/1959:5
Frazier, Robert A.
Swerves to avoid oncoming vehicle, hits McNearney's parked car,
11/15/1956:13
Denies theft of Ernest Pratt's property, 03/27/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 05/07/1959:11
Wed to Elizabeth A. Soares, 05/21/1959:11
Frazier, Ruth
Contest winner, Mrs David Lang, gives Shetland pony to
twelve-year-old, 02/09/1956:1
Frechette, June
New MHS student introduced, 10/10/1957:12
Fred, Joe
Nemasket Club baseball team circa 1921 (p), 08/06/1959:12
Fred, Mary
Local W.K. Club celebrates 40th anniversary (p), 02/05/1959:2
Fredenthal, Dimitria
Injured in rear-end collision on Rte 28, 10/25/1956:6
Frederick S. Weston Agency
Insurance (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Fully protects clients, 02/10/1955:8
Will protect you against financial loss (p), 04/14/1955:9
Protect your vacation day, 06/09/1955:8
Manwaring heads agency, 09/15/1955:6
Manwaring offers all types of protection (p), 11/24/1955:7
Has latest types of insurance (p), 04/05/1956:7
Families should insure against polio now (p), 07/12/1956:9
Sells protection, 12/27/1956:7
Buy protection against polio, 04/04/1957:10
Insure your property with Bud Manwaring (p), 05/09/1957:10
Insures against property loss (p), 11/14/1957:10
Motto is protect what you have, 09/18/1958:10
Insure against property loss (p), 04/23/1959:8
Frederick S. Weston Insurance Agency
Gives good service, 03/13/1958:7
Doing business for over 50 years, 01/15/1959:10
See Manwaring for personalized service, 09/24/1959:10
Fredette, Alfred J.
Obituary, 06/23/1955:2
Dies at age 87, 06/23/1955:6
Fredette, Dorothy Mae
Wife of George R. dies at age 46, 03/27/1958:7
Obituary, 03/27/1958:11
Fred's Used Furniture & Antique Barn
Auction (ad), 05/10/1956:6
Freeman, Albert
Stationed at Watertown AFB, NY, 03/27/1958:14
Freeman, Alton A.
Files marriage intentions, 12/20/1956:4
Wed to Joyce A. Rose, 01/03/1957:5
Freeman, Alton Andrew
Obituary, 09/24/1959:2
Brockton man dies at age 30, 09/24/1959:11
Freeman, Barbara Finch
Son born, 01/27/1955:4
Daughter born, 03/07/1957:8
Freeman, Benjamin
Son born, 01/27/1955:4
Daughter born, 03/07/1957:8
Freeman, Edward A.
Files marriage intentions, 04/28/1955:6
Wed to Marjorie A. Vickery, 05/19/1955:4
Freeman, Edward F.
Fined $20 for failure to produce license and registration, 03/03/1955:8
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Freeman, Edward L.
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Freeman, Ernest L.
Owner of parking lot offers deal, will forego rent in exchange for
maintenance, 04/09/1959:1
Freeman, Everett Newcomb
Dies at age 64, 05/01/1958:7
Obituary, 05/01/1958:12
Freeman, Jane
Flying Hooves 4-H Club holds competition (p), 09/03/1959:1
Freeman, Judy
South Middleboro School's Western Minstrels present show (p),
06/04/1959:1
Freeman, Laurence C.
Files marriage intentions, 04/03/1958:11
Wed to Arlene E. Nason, 04/24/1958:7
Freeman, Russell A.
Files marriage intentions, 05/29/1958:9
Wed to Nancy A. Chase, 06/12/1958:7
Freeman, Russell, Jr.
Feted prior to entering U.S. Coast Guard (p), 05/02/1957:4
Enlists in U.S. Coast Guard, 05/09/1957:4
Graduates from U.S. Coast Guard Receiving Centering, NJ,
08/01/1957:4
Freeman, Shirley Mae
Files marriage intentions, 01/06/1955:5
Wed to Manuel Cavacco, 02/10/1955:6
Wedding described, 02/17/1955:10
Freeman, Virginia
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Freeman, William
Engaged to Donna White (p), 10/29/1959:1
Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District. see also Apponequet
Regional High School
Architect speaks at building committee meeting, 01/20/1955:2
First official meeting of regional school district planning board held,
01/27/1955:4
Regional school district under consideration, 02/03/1955:3
Committee to recommend new school, 02/17/1955:1
Regional board inspects proposed building sites, 05/26/1955:1
Regional school district committee begins drawing up plans,
06/30/1955:3
Regional school plans advanced, 07/14/1955:1
Review of work on regional school, 07/28/1955:1
Sign participation agreement for regional school district, 11/17/1955:4
Five towns approve final draft on regional school, 12/01/1955:2
Committee investigates Lakeville site for regional high school,
01/12/1956:6
District school plans changed, 04/05/1956:10
Special town meeting requested for decision on regional school,
09/13/1956:1
Site proposed for regional school in Lakeville, 09/20/1956:1
Regional high school proposal discussed in open meeting, 09/27/1956:1
Planning Board feels regional school only solution, 10/11/1956:1
Lakeville wants regional school, 11/22/1956:1
Plans for three-town school revived, 12/13/1956:1
And Freetown plan two-town school, 12/27/1956:1
Agreement for regional school signed, 02/14/1957:11
Special town meetings in Lakeville and Freetown to vote on regional
option, 02/21/1957:1
Lakeville and Freetown form school region, 04/11/1957:1
Ann Marie Callan new teacher, 05/16/1957:1
New regional school named Apponequet Regional High School,
08/01/1957:5
Architect chosen for regional school, 09/26/1957:12
George Austin named superintendent of new district, 06/26/1958:1
General contract signed, 07/03/1958:2
Power supply for new school discussed at hearing in Boston,
12/04/1958:1
No decision on power supplier, 12/11/1958:1
Lakeville asks for DPU hearing, 12/18/1958:1
Gas & Electric manager Horbal says full reports lacking, 02/05/1959:1
Selectmen revise power offer, 02/12/1959:1
Power hearing to be continued, 02/19/1959:1
Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District continued
Lakeville power hearing continued, 02/26/1959:1
Decision on power for Lakeville school rests with DPU, 03/05/1959:1
DPU favors New Bedford supplying power to Lakeville school,
05/14/1959:1
Calls for transportation bids (ad), 05/28/1959:9
Freidenfeld, Ann
Bates School cheerleaders pose for photo (p), 04/05/1956:3
Selected to attend Girls' State (p), 03/19/1959:1
Freidenfeld, Fred. see also Ja-Mer Turkey Ranch
Named head of MA Turkey Growers Association, 10/31/1957:1
Re-elected president of Turkey Growers' Association, 11/06/1958:2
Freitas, Anthony
Plymouth St couple married 25 years, 05/05/1955:1
Freitas, Betty Ann
Engaged to Bruce S. MacNayr (p), 08/18/1955:1
Freitas, Beverly A.
Engaged to Robert David Morgan, 12/29/1955:1
Engaged to Robert David Morgan (p), 01/05/1956:3
Files marriage intentions, 04/26/1956:5, 08/22/1957:3
Freitas, Cordelia
Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas co-sponsor minstrel show (p),
12/06/1956:8
Freitas, Elaine
Enrolls at Wilfred Academy, 09/26/1957:12
Graduates from Wilfred Academy, 06/12/1958:2
Freitas, Elaine C.
Engaged to Richard G. Rose (p), 05/30/1957:1
Freitas, Elaine Remillard
Daughter born, 03/13/1958:9
Freitas, Elizabeth A.
Files marriage intentions, 12/27/1956:5
Wed to Bruce S. MacNayr, 12/27/1956:5
Freitas, Helen
Employed at sanatorium, 08/04/1955:9
Freitas, Jane E.
Engaged to John V. Giberti (p), 03/07/1957:1
Freitas, Jane Elizabeth
Wedding described (p), 02/20/1958:5
Wed to John V. Giberti, 02/20/1958:11
Freitas, Mary
Obituary, 08/09/1956:2
Wife of Joseph dies at age 56, 08/09/1956:5
Obituary, 05/08/1958:9
Widow of John dies at age 89, 05/08/1958:11
Freitas, Mrs Francis
Adult ed hooked rug class exhibits handiwork (p), 04/26/1956:1
Freitas, Richard
Daughter born, 03/13/1958:9
National Guard armory thronged on Washington's Birthday open house
(p), 02/26/1959:2
Freitas, Shirley
Engaged to Francis L. Moquin (p), 04/28/1955:1
Bridal shower held, 08/11/1955:3
Files marriage intentions, 09/08/1955:4
Wedding described (p), 09/15/1955:10
Freitas & Son's Greenhouse
53 Vaughan St (ad), 05/19/1955:8
French, Beatrice
Pleased with action on fluoridation (l), 03/15/1956:12
Favors Lakeville town meeting quorum increase (l), 03/07/1957:7
French, Beatrice B.
Soil and gravel permit prompts abutter to write (l), 07/16/1959:7
French, Beatrice D.
Commends firefighters (l), 10/22/1959:7
Frenchie's Snack Bar
Opening on Rte 28 (ad), 06/30/1955:9
Frey, Betty Jane
Wedding described (p), 08/14/1958:10
Freyermuth, Barbara B. Linton
Daughter born, 11/26/1959:5
Freyermuth, Barbara Linton
Son born, 11/06/1958:7
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Freyermuth, Dexter
Couple burned out of Lakeville home, 12/29/1955:1
Son born, 11/06/1958:7
Plymouth Shoe Co. men's softball league winner (p), 08/20/1959:6
Freyermuth, Dexter J.
Daughter born, 11/26/1959:5
Freyermuth, Donald
Engaged to Shirley T. Linton, 01/12/1956:11, 10/03/1957:2
Freyermuth, Shirley Linton
Resigns from Trust Co., takes post with Plymouth County,
01/22/1959:7
Friedenfeld, Ann
Explanation of Girls' State (l), 06/18/1959:4
Friedenfeld, Fred. see Ja-Mer Turkey Ranch
Friedenthal, Philip
Files marriage intentions, 09/01/1955:4
Wedding described (p), 09/29/1955:6
Friederick, Arnold
Seventh Day Adventists host Home Missionary and Welfare Rally Day
(p), 01/27/1955:2
Frietas, Shirley
Bridal shower held, 07/28/1955:2
Fritillares
Club celebrates 40th anniversary, 12/17/1959:2
Frizzell, Barbara Garside
Son born, 01/03/1957:5
Frizzell, Euphremia
Files claim against Chase in land court, 07/26/1956:7
Frizzell, H. Everett
Leaves for overseas duty in Japan, 01/20/1955:11
Son born, 01/03/1957:5
Frizzell, Harold
Leaves Maxim Motor Co. for Mone's in Taunton (ad), 02/17/1955:4
Frizzell, Walter Robert
Dies at age 80, 12/29/1955:5
Obituary, 12/29/1955:5
Frost, Edith
Teacher retires due to ill health, 07/25/1957:1
Teacher looks back on 40 years, 10/31/1957:10
Veteran teacher dies, obituary, 12/24/1959:1
Dies at age 65, 12/24/1959:7
Fruit. see also Berries; Cranberry Industry; The Fruit Outlet; Maxim's
Orchards
Native lemons available, grown by Carrie Morse, 09/12/1957:1
Tavares' Orchards, County St, Lakeville (ad), 10/10/1957:6
Stark Brothers Nurseries & Orchards Co., Joseph Moniz, Jr., Kingman
St, Lakeville (ad), 03/05/1959:13
The Fruit Outlet
121 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Abren and Falconieri make daily deliveries (p), 03/03/1955:6
Quality fruit guaranteed, 04/28/1955:10
Robert Ayotte purchases Center St business block from Norton man,
11/29/1956:1
Under new management, Lindy Zakarian (ad), 10/09/1958:8
Fruzzetti, Betty
Wed to Almond Bailey, 07/10/1958:5
Frye, Laurel Denise
Born to Winthrop and Shirley Gomes, 07/09/1959:5
Frye, Linda Cathleen
Born to Winthrop and Shirley Gomes Frye, 03/03/1955:5
Frye, Shirley Gomes
Daughter born, 03/03/1955:5
Resides in New Ashford, 03/03/1955:5
Daughter born, 07/09/1959:5
Frye, Winthrop
Daughter born, 03/03/1955:5, 07/09/1959:5
Fuchs, Lucy M.
Engaged to Carlton Gammons, 05/24/1956:8
Fuel Oil. see also R.D. Kelley Coal Co.; Savard, Walter; Tribou, WIlliam
E.
Standish Range & Fuel Oil Service (ad), 01/06/1955:8
E. Briggs (ad), 02/10/1955:4
Town solicits for bids (ad), 10/13/1955:3
Housing Authority calls for bids for No.2 fuel oil (ad), 01/26/1956:9
Fuel Oil continued
F.H. Crowley, range & fuel oil (ad), 09/27/1956:9
Request for bids to supply town buildings (ad), 10/11/1956:3
Nothing taken in break-in at J.L. Jenney, 03/28/1957:1
Jenney president Henry Smith honored by Shell Oil Co., 12/05/1957:7
Town accepting bids for supply (ad), 10/02/1958:4
John Callan unhappy with town's decision to use Taunton dealer,
11/06/1958:1
Church Coal Co. established 1864 (ad), 11/06/1958:10
Town invites bids (ad), 07/30/1959:9
Town requests bids (ad), 10/15/1959:7
Fugitives from Justice
Biggest manhunt in Middleboro history ends in death of bandit after
robbery at Kennedy's Package Store (p), 06/18/1959:1
Recognition given many in wake of manhunt, 06/25/1959:1
Town fathers praise action in manhunt, 06/25/1959:1
Coyle manhunt area toured by officials from Philadelphia, 08/27/1959:1
Jury hears testimony from local police officer at Coyle trial,
10/29/1959:1
Fuller, Arlene Bryant
Daughter born, 09/15/1955:5
Fuller, Burton T.
Wed to Jessie B. Lunn, 06/16/1955:6
Fuller, Chester Freeman
Obituary, 03/21/1957:6
Petition for administration of estate, 04/18/1957:4
Fuller, Jan
Resides in Knoxville, TN, 06/11/1959:2
Fuller, Joyce
Engaged to Gerald F. Trinque, 01/19/1956:4
Wed to Gerald F. Trinque, 09/13/1956:12
Fuller, L.D.H.
Local dentists sign statement on fluoridation (l), 03/01/1956:1
Fuller, Leon H.
Driver goes into ditch on Plymouth St, 11/12/1959:1
Fuller, Louis D. H.
Obituary, 03/13/1958:5
West Bridgewater man dies at age 78, 03/13/1958:9
Fuller, Robert
Daughter born, 09/15/1955:5
Fuller, Ruth N. Barrows
Clark, Fuller, and Brackett recall history of Mad Mare's Neck section,
09/01/1955:1
Fuller, Shirley
Tendered miscellaneous shower, 03/29/1956:4
Fuller, Shirley M.
Engaged to Richard A. Baker, 05/12/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 05/17/1956:2
Wed to Richard A. Baker, 05/24/1956:5
Fuller Brush Co.
R.S. Dinsmore is Middleboro rep (ad), 06/23/1955:10
Local dealer Wayne Evans transfers to Rhode Island, 05/28/1959:9
Charles Sylvia dealer (ad), 06/25/1959:11
Funeral Industry
Egger's Funeral Service, 61 Pearl St (ad) (p), 01/06/1955:4
Eldridge Funeral Chapel, 59 Peirce St (ad), 01/06/1955:4
Fahey Funeral Home (ad) (p), 01/06/1955:4
Hayward Funeral Home, corner of Oak and High St (ad), 01/06/1955:4
Furlan, Arlene Burke
Daughter born, 06/05/1958:11
Furlan, Arline Burke
Daughter born, 05/19/1955:4
Furlan, Elizabeth G.
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Furlan, Frank
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Furlan, Frank J.
Skids on wet blacktop on Thomas St, crashes into tree, 07/16/1959:1
Furlan, Ida M.
Wed to Wilfred H. Lavallee, 01/13/1955:4
Furlan, Robert
Daughter born, 05/19/1955:4
Furlan, Robert B.
Daughter born, 06/05/1958:11
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Furman, Caroline Bena
Daughter born, 11/06/1958:7
Furman, Stephen
Daughter born, 11/06/1958:7
Furman, Stephen P.
Files marriage intentions, 01/16/1958:2
Wed to Caroline A. Bena, 01/23/1958:4
Wedding described (p), 01/23/1958:5
Fined $25 for failure to stop for officer and $10 for not being licensed,
12/11/1958:8
Furman, Steven Paul
Engaged to Caroline Bena, 11/21/1957:1
Furmanick, Kenneth A.
Driver strikes Hatch's parked car on Pleasant St, 11/12/1959:1
Furmanik, Kenneth
Son born, 09/17/1959:11
Furmanik, Peggy Forbes
Son born, 09/17/1959:11
Furnishings. see Leo Kahian Furniture Co.; William Egger Co.
Furniture Moving. see Moving, Household
Furniture Stores. see also Leo Kahian Furniture Co.; Shaws, Inc.;
William Egger Co.
Modern Sales Co., factory direct furniture, 21 Forest St (ad),
02/03/1955:4
Auction at Fred's Used Furniture & Antique Barn (ad), 05/10/1956:6
Kearney's used furniture and antiques, 155 Center St (ad),
09/06/1956:14
Cartoon boosts Middleboro retail (i), 11/15/1956:8
Allen's Used Furniture Store, 38 Pearl St (ad), 12/20/1956:8
Old Hose House, antiques and used furniture, 38 Oak St (ad),
02/27/1958:2
Furs and Furriers
Irate residents complain of mink odor on Prospect St, 09/15/1955:1
Nanfelt plans to move mink shelters in effort to cooperate,
09/15/1955:1
Religious paper Power praises mink rancher Alfred Nanfelt,
10/20/1955:1
Selectmen can limit mink farm sites, 05/24/1956:13
1,800 pelts damaged by fire at Nanfelt's mink farm, 12/20/1956:13
Fust, Charles R.
Returns to Camp Lejune, NC (p), 01/08/1959:6
Future Farmers of America
Hold annual banquet, 11/17/1955:5
Gus Fitzpatrick wins place on state dairy cattle judging team,
04/05/1956:3
F.W. Woolworth & Co.
Plans expansion, 04/26/1956:1
Confirms expansion will begin next week, 01/24/1957:1
Saunders receives notice to vacate premises at 35 Center St to
accommodate Woolworth's expansion, 03/07/1957:1
Work on new store now underway, 03/14/1957:1
Closes three months for new construction, 03/28/1957:1
New construction well underway, 04/25/1957:1
New store set to open next week, 08/22/1957:1
New self-service store opens at 31 Center St (ad), 08/22/1957:7
New store thronged on opening day, 08/29/1957:1
Manager Barlous resigns, takes post with Halsil Products Co.,
02/05/1959:6
Robert Wood new manager, 02/19/1959:4
Men sentenced to 20 days for attempted prank, 06/25/1959:12
Clerks Dunham and McCallum dress up for Crazy Days promotion (p),
09/03/1959:1
Glen Bigelow transfers to Dedham, 09/03/1959:5
Glen Bigelow transfers to Dedham, replaced by William Alderman,
09/03/1959:5
G
Gabrey, Ann Westling
Daughter born, 11/14/1957:8
Gabrey, Anne Westling
Daughter born, 05/21/1959:11
Gabrey, Delores
MHS art students experts in clay modeling, 01/27/1955:1
Gabrey, Dorothy E.
Engaged to Raymond A. Dutra, 10/17/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 03/06/1958:7
Gabrey, Frank
Masonry contractor (ad), 01/05/1956:3
Son born, 05/31/1956:4
Daughter born, 11/14/1957:8
Son born, 08/07/1958:6
Local group concerned about how town awards contracts (l),
01/29/1959:1
Daughter born, 05/21/1959:11
Gabrey, Joseph
Fails to show at hearing about loam removal, 06/26/1958:1
Permit denied, 07/10/1958:1
Gabrey, Joseph M.
Gets one month for drunkenness, 04/21/1955:6
Gray gets 30-day suspended sentence for assault on Gabrey,
12/26/1957:5
Gabrey, M. Louise
Engaged to McCoy Taylor, Jr. (p), 04/30/1959:8
Gabrey, Marine Fortin
Son born, 05/31/1956:4, 08/07/1958:6
Gabriel, Charles J.
Nominate for Congressman (ad) (p), 09/04/1958:4
Gaddes, Frances E.
Files marriage intentions, 04/04/1957:8
Wed to Philip G. Sisson, Sr., 04/25/1957:11
Gafney, Judith Ann
Files marriage intentions, 05/29/1958:9
Wedding described (p), 06/19/1958:7
Gage, Robert
In three-car collision on Rte 28, 11/24/1955:6
Files marriage intentions, 02/02/1956:7
Wed to Marian DeRoza, 02/16/1956:7
Gagner, Beatrice E.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 03/15/1956:2
Tax collector's notice, 03/07/1957:2
Gagnon, Brenda
Baptized at Central Baptist, 03/24/1955:11
Gagnon, David J.
Wed to Diane A. Bergeron, 04/24/1958:7
Gagnon, David P.
Files marriage intentions, 04/03/1958:11
Wedding described, 04/24/1958:11
Gagnon, George
Couple moves into Freetown St home, 04/03/1958:7
Gagnon, James
Sears Roebuck and Co. donates equipment for MHS biology and
chemistry students (p), 10/10/1957:7
Gagnon, Kent
Baptized at Central Baptist, 03/24/1955:11
Enlists in U.S. Coast Guard, 05/15/1958:9
Gagnon, Kent William
Completes Coast Guard basic training, 07/31/1958:4
Gagnon, Linda Lou
Engaged to Michael Robert Muschitz, 09/12/1957:9
Wedding described, 11/14/1957:7
Gagnon, Philip G.
Car takes out pole and tree on County Rd, 09/06/1956:8
Gagnon, Pierre
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 05/03/1956:7
Gagnon, Rhoda
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 05/03/1956:7
Gagnon, Roger
Serves in Casa Blanca, French Morocco, 01/27/1955:5
Gailfoil, Robert R.
Engaged to Carol Jean Williams, 12/31/1959:1
Galanto, Antone
Used car dealer permit opposed, 10/24/1957:10
Galanto, Antonio
Vine St couple married 45 years, 01/23/1958:1
1911 shooting of Galanto, manhunt recalled, 08/06/1959:6
Charles Giberti critical of Gazette story on 1911 shooting (l),
08/13/1959:2
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Galanto, Carmelina
Resides in Hollywood, CA, 10/31/1957:7
Galanto, Carmelina Frances
Wed to James Lee Woodworth, 11/13/1958:1
Galanto, Nicholas
Son born, 03/20/1958:11
Galanto, Sylvia Stillwell
Son born, 03/20/1958:11
Galanto, Wayne
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Galassi, Dorothea White
Daughter born, 01/19/1956:5
Galassi, Gerard
Daughter born, 01/19/1956:5
Galdu, Edith
Wedding described, 05/01/1958:3
Gale, Eleanor
Engaged to Gilbert Carvalho, 08/28/1958:1, 10/09/1958:8
Gale, Eleanor L.
Gale collides with Ricker on North Main St, 04/04/1957:11
Wedding described (p), 10/09/1958:5
Wed to Gilbert Carvalho, 10/09/1958:7
Gale, Eleanor Louise
Files marriage intentions, 09/25/1958:11
Gale, Elizabeth A.
Files marriage intentions, 09/19/1957:8
Wedding described, 10/03/1957:6
Wed to David Smarsh, 10/10/1957:8
Gale, Jane Keith
Couple moves to Salem, NH, 05/03/1956:8
Daughter born, 06/28/1956:3
Son born, 08/08/1957:5
Gale, John
Engaged to Jane Alden Keith, 01/27/1955:1
Engaged to Jane Keith, 05/26/1955:5
Files marriage intentions, 06/09/1955:6
Engaged to Jane Keith, 06/16/1955:7
Wedding described (p), 06/23/1955:5
Wed to Jane Keith, 06/23/1955:6
Couple moves to Salem, NH, 05/03/1956:8
Daughter born, 06/28/1956:3
Employed in Haverhill, 08/01/1957:9
Son born, 08/08/1957:5
Family resides in Haverhill, 12/26/1957:8
Gale, John T.
Resides in Tampa, FL, 04/23/1959:4
Gale, Keith Taylor
Born to John T. and Jane Keith, 08/08/1957:5
Galfre, Eleanor E.
Griswold and Galfre in rear-end collision on Taunton St, 01/31/1957:2
Gallagher, Arthur
Son born, 02/23/1956:5
Gallagher, Doris Tierney
Son born, 02/23/1956:5
Gallagher, Hilma Matson
Son born, 01/19/1956:5
Gallagher, Kathy
Helping Hand Club stages outdoor benefit show (p), 07/02/1959:1
Gallagher, Patricia O.
Foreclosure notice, 12/06/1956:6
Gallagher, Philip
Son born, 01/19/1956:5
Gallagher, Thomas J.
Foreclosure notice, 12/06/1956:6
Galligan, Frank E.
Wed to Mary F. Grady, 04/12/1956:5
Gamache, Anita M. Regan
Son born, 11/03/1955:11
Gamache, Art. see Simmons' Auto Service
Gamache, Arthur
Son born, 01/05/1956:5
Daughter born, 03/13/1958:9
Gamache, Arthur G. see also Art's Auto Sales
Stolen used car recovered in Wood St field, 04/18/1957:11
Gamache, Dolores
Profile of new student at MHS, 05/10/1956:7
Gamache, Eleanor Doucette
Daughter born, 12/20/1956:4, 03/06/1958:11, 11/12/1959:11
Gamache, Francis
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Wed to Irene Gill, 07/07/1955:5
Gamache, George A.
Injured as truck overturns on Old Center St, 03/06/1958:6
Local group concerned about how town awards contracts (l),
01/29/1959:1
Gamache, Jacqueline Thibault
Son born, 07/12/1956:7, 08/06/1959:7
Gamache, Jacqueline Thibeault
Son born, 01/27/1955:4
Daughter born, 07/04/1957:5
Son born, 07/17/1958:5
Gamache, James
An expert in masonry (p), 11/10/1955:10
Skilled in masonry, 01/19/1956:6
Gamache, James D.
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Gamache, James Damus
Son born, 05/16/1957:5
Gamache, John A.
Resigns from police force, 02/21/1957:1
Gamache, Leo
Son born, 01/27/1955:4, 07/12/1956:7
Daughter born, 07/04/1957:5
Son born, 08/06/1959:7
Gamache, Leo J.
Son born, 07/17/1958:5
Gamache, Normand R.
Son born, 11/03/1955:11
Gamache, Patricia Louise Gazzolo
Son born, 05/16/1957:5
Gamache, Paul
Daughter born, 12/20/1956:4, 03/06/1958:11, 11/12/1959:11
Gamache, Robert
Born to Normand R. and Anita M. Regan, 11/03/1955:11
Gamache, RoseAlma
Files marriage intentions, 07/07/1955:5
Wed to Ronald Sheaffer, 07/21/1955:4
Gamache, Yvette Forbes
Son born, 01/05/1956:5
Daughter born, 03/13/1958:9
Gamache Bros., Inc.,. see Lakeville Recreational Bowling Center
Gambling
Sanatorium probe leads to gaming arrest, 02/13/1958:2
Gamboa, Joseph
Crashes head-on into tree on Bedford St, 07/30/1959:4
Games. see Toys and Games
Gammons, Betty
Central Methodist committee prepares for arts and crafts sale (p),
11/28/1957:8
Gammons, C. Fred
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Gammons, Carl
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Gammons, Carleton
Couple resides in Reno, NV, 10/02/1958:11
Gammons, Carlton
Airman 1st Class stationed at Gary AFB, TX, 08/11/1955:10
Engaged to Lucy M. Fuchs, 05/24/1956:8
To report for duty at McGuire AFB, Iceland, 05/16/1957:2
Gammons, Carlton B.
Son born, 05/21/1959:11
Gammons, Carlton Bradley, Jr.
Born to Carlton B. and Lucy Fuchs, 05/21/1959:11
Gammons, Carolyn Elizabeth
Wedding described, 01/12/1956:6
Gammons, Charles Otis
Obituary, 09/20/1956:3
Dies at age 88, 09/20/1956:5
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Gamache, Charles Otis continued
Petition for probate of will, 10/11/1956:8
Gammons, Christine Ray
Son born, 02/28/1957:8
Gammons, D. Melvern
Resides in Lacona, NY, 06/30/1955:9
High school baseball squad from 1910 (p), 10/03/1957:12
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Gammons, David
Major takes Air Weapons Course at Maxwell AFB, AL, 02/23/1956:8
Gammons, David B.
Promoted to rank of Major at Hill AFB, UT, 03/24/1955:7
Gammons, Donald
Daughter born, 01/05/1956:5
Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1
Gammons, Elizabeth
Junior Cabot Club fashion show has latest trends (p), 05/15/1958:1
Gammons, Elizabeth Howard
Daughter born, 01/05/1956:5
Gammons, George Morton
Obituary, 11/24/1955:4
Dies at age 52, 11/24/1955:5
Gammons, Joan
Engaged to William Chandler Merritt (p), 07/12/1956:1
Engaged to William Merritt, 08/08/1957:4
Files marriage intentions, 08/15/1957:5
Wed to William C. Merritt, 09/05/1957:5
Wedding described, 09/05/1957:12
Gammons, Louis
Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1
Gammons, Lucy Fuchs
Son born, 05/21/1959:11
Gammons, M. Eugene
Son born, 02/28/1957:8
Concession trailer aids Legion program (p), 10/31/1957:13
Gammons, Malcolm E.
Files marriage intentions, 04/19/1956:7
Wedding described (p), 04/26/1956:2
Wed to Christine A. Ray, 04/26/1956:5
Gammons, Marguerite
Steve Stanley presents award to golf winner (p), 03/29/1956:1
Gammons, Mel
MHS 1905 basketball squad (p), 03/27/1958:8
Local baseball team from 1905 (p), 09/24/1959:12
Odd Fellows baseball team in 1912 (p), 10/29/1959:12
Middleboro Mercantile League basketball champs of 1933 (p),
12/03/1959:8
Gammons, Mrs Donald
Local churches give programs (p), 12/25/1958:5
Girl Scouts plan spring cookie sale (p), 03/19/1959:1
Gammons, Mrs Fred
Takes post as companion in St. Petersburg, FL, 11/07/1957:4
Gammons, Mrs Randolph B.
Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1
Gammons, Randolph B.
MHS Class of 1931 enjoys reunion (p), 07/05/1956:1
Herbert Cowan purchases Shell service station on North Main St,
11/21/1957:1
Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1
Gammons, Randy
Retains golf title at Coonamessett course, 10/03/1957:1
Gammons, Ranny
Recaptures local golf championship, 09/27/1956:10
Wins final round at Coonamesset Golf Club, 06/26/1958:1
Still champ at Pocasset Golf Club, 10/09/1958:11
Retains title in local golf tournament, 10/01/1959:1
Gammons, William W.
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Gamoris, Anna
Bates School cheerleaders pose for photo (p), 04/05/1956:3
Gamperoli, Theresa
Steve Stanley presents award to golf winner (p), 03/29/1956:1
Wins Middleboro women's golf title, 10/11/1956:1
Wins Pocasset Golf Club Ladies' title, 09/12/1957:1
Gamperoli, Theresa continued
Local golf amateur feted (p), 01/02/1958:1
Gamperoli, Tom
Wins annual Mitchell Memorial Club golf tourney, 06/27/1957:1
Defends title at Coonamessett Golf Club, 05/29/1958:4
Gangone, Nicholas
Plympton St couple married 20 years, 01/08/1959:2
Gangone, Roland
Local scouts in film made at National Jamboree, 02/10/1955:11
Gangone, Roland A.
Accepted at Geneva College, Pennsylvania (p), 05/21/1959:1
Gannett, Annie Burgess
Obituary, 09/13/1956:8
Garafalo, Beverly Lapham
Son born, 07/26/1956:5
Garafalo, Iona Lapham
Son born, 11/06/1958:7
Garafalo, John
Trains with 8th Infantry Division in Germany, 05/29/1958:3
Garafalo, Louis
Son born, 07/26/1956:5
Garafalo, Marie Starr
Son born, 05/09/1957:7
Garafalo, Michael
Son born, 10/20/1955:7, 11/06/1958:7
Garafalo, Nancy
Brownies become Girl Scouts in Fly-Up (p), 06/12/1958:6
Garafalo, Nicholas
Employed at E.W. Goodhue Lumber Co., 02/10/1955:3
Son born, 05/09/1957:7
Garafalo, Nick
Employed at Moskoff's Super Market (p), 05/05/1955:10,
12/22/1955:10
Garafalo, Phyllis Arnold
Son born, 10/20/1955:7
Garafalo, Robert
Graduates from boot camp, 11/29/1956:12
Garafalo, Robert C.
Leaves for naval duty, 09/06/1956:7
Enlists in U.S. Navy (p), 10/18/1956:1
Airman to transfer to Jacksonville, FL (p), 04/25/1957:7
Serving with Heavy Attack Squadron 8 at Whidbey Island NAS, WA,
06/19/1958:9
Garbage Collection. see Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Garceau, George
Daughter born, 11/13/1958:10
Garceau, Harold
Returns home after serving three years in U.S. Army, 03/01/1956:5
Garcia, Joseph A.
Juvenile admits to burglary, 12/06/1956:5
Gardens and Gardening. see also Middleboro Garden Club; Vegetables
Southwick's dime investment pays off in bumper crop of gourds (p),
08/28/1958:10
Don Erickson, rototilling (ad), 04/23/1959:2
George Jackson, gardens plowed and harrowed (ad), 04/30/1959:6
St. Luke's Hospital has new roof garden (p), 07/16/1959:1
Harry and Alice Hull have beauty spot (p), 08/13/1959:6
Harold Dean's trash can tomatoes thrive (p), 09/17/1959:6
Gardiner, Frances E.
Obituary, 07/18/1957:5
Widow of Samuel dies at age 81, 07/18/1957:7
Gardiner, Fred
Public auction of real estate and contents (ad), 06/05/1958:11
Gardiner, Mrs William E.
TV-type program honors police Chief Gardiner (p), 06/19/1958:1
Gardiner, William E.
Given permanent post as Chief of Police (p), 01/20/1955:1
Local mail carriers receive safe driver awards (p), 08/25/1955:1
American Legion sponsors Blue Crutch Days (p), 01/12/1956:1
Shelters at police station during blizzard, 03/22/1956:1
Chief of Police joins Safe Driver League (p), 06/07/1956:8
Fairview St couple married 33 years, 07/05/1956:1
Presents safe driving awards to postal drivers (p), 12/06/1956:1
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Gardiner, William E. continued
Police chief looks on as members of new car club demonstrate motor
rebuilding (p), 09/05/1957:1
Police Department receives pedestrian safety award (p), 10/17/1957:5
TV-type program honors police chief (p), 06/19/1958:1
Post Office drivers earn safety awards (p), 09/25/1958:1
Capeway Rovers race proceeds to buy coats for civil defense (p),
09/25/1958:6
Ribbon-cutting at completely renovated Hughes Ford Sales (p),
06/18/1959:4
Gardner, Fred
Auction at Fred's Used Furniture & Antique Barn (ad), 05/10/1956:6
Gardner, John
Hikes Cape from Sandwich to Provincetown, 08/16/1956:1
To graduate from Seventh-day Adventist Academy, 05/22/1958:12
Gardner, John C.
Recipient of MA Scholarship Foundation award (p), 08/14/1958:1
Gardner, Priscilla
Hikes Cape from Sandwich to Provincetown, 08/16/1956:1
Gardner, Priscilla M.
Engaged to Ian M. Goldie, 05/30/1957:4
Files marriage intentions, 03/13/1958:9
Wed to Ian M. Goldie, 04/24/1958:7
Garfield, John
1924 Hi Y Club (p), 10/01/1959:8
Garfield, Julia Owen
Widow of John P. dies, 03/26/1959:11
Garippa, Elaine Capwell
Son born, 06/26/1958:7
Garippa, Phillip
Son born, 06/26/1958:7
Garnett, Agnes Eleanora
Obituary, 08/28/1958:5
Dies at age 58, 08/28/1958:8
Garnett, Clarence N.
Files for divorce, 06/07/1956:10
Garnett, Forrest
Fined $10 for drunkenness, 08/21/1958:5
Garnett, Georgia L.
Husband files for divorce, 06/07/1956:10
Garnier, Ethel. see Garnier's Market
Garnier, Howard E. see Garnier's Market
Garnier, Joan. see also Garnier's Market
Engaged to Kenneth Charles Hilton, 08/09/1956:1
Engaged to Kenneth Hilton, 12/06/1956:3
Files marriage intentions, 01/31/1957:7
Wedding described, 02/07/1957:7
Wed to Kenneth C. Hilton, 02/07/1957:8
Garnier, Lester A.
Enrolls at Northeastern University, 10/24/1957:8
Garnier, Louise
Local blood donors provide rare types, 03/06/1958:1
Garnier's Market
Frank Leighton sells North Main St building to Boston firm,
05/17/1956:1
Aaron Smith of Boston purchases North Main St block, 08/02/1956:1
Leighton block tenant has 30 days to vacate, 11/08/1956:1
Howard, Ethel and Joan Garnier announces closing business (ad),
12/20/1956:5
Closes store on North Main St, to return to operating mobile store,
12/27/1956:1
Garofalo, John
Inducted into armed services, 09/13/1956:1
Gas, Inc.
Formerly Longworth Gas Service (ad), 03/28/1957:11
When you think gas (p), 06/06/1957:10
For appliances and 24-hour service, 08/22/1957:14
When you think of gas, think Gas, Inc. (p), 10/24/1957:8
Twenty-four hour service, 02/13/1958:10
Announces cooking demo, 04/24/1958:10
One of most reliable firms in New England (p), 07/24/1958:7
Finest brand names available, 09/25/1958:10
One of most reliable gas concerns (p), 01/01/1959:7
For appliances and 24-hour service, 04/09/1959:14
Gas, Inc. continued
Cooking display, 08/20/1959:10
Gas & Electric Department. see Middleboro - Gas & Electric Department
Gas Stations. see Automobile Service Stations
Gaskin, Charles Edwin
Dies at age 74, 08/18/1955:4
Obituary, 08/18/1955:9
Gasoline. see also Automobile Service Stations; R.D. Kelley Coal Co.
Request for bids to supply town, 05/12/1955:5
Town requests bids (ad), 05/10/1956:6
Selectmen deny permit for storage at site of Peter Peirce house,
08/30/1956:1
Proposal to have gas pump at fire house for town vehicles,
04/25/1957:1
Selectmen allow gas storage at fire house, 05/09/1957:1
No objections to gas storage permit for Texaco Oil Co. on Wood St,
11/07/1957:1
No objections to permit for Texaco Oil Co. on Wood St, 11/07/1957:1
Permit for Fred Boothman opposed by neighbors, 02/13/1958:1
Selectmen deny Boothman permit for gas station, 02/27/1958:1
Town seeks bids (ad), 04/17/1958:7
Applicant for storage permit fails to show at hearing, 06/26/1958:1
Town requests bids (ad), 04/30/1959:6
Town requests bids for supply (ad), 05/14/1959:6
Gaspar, Michael
Reunites with former schoolmate Sterling McLean, 04/16/1959:7
Gasto, Barbara Dale
Wedding described, 06/26/1958:2
Gaston, Dale
Engaged to Edward Emerson Clark, 12/26/1957:1
Engaged to Edward E. Clark, 01/30/1958:3
Gasunas, Carol
Horribles Parade highlight of Halloween celebration (p), 11/07/1957:1
Gasunas, John
Lovell St couple married 25 years (p), 09/05/1957:12
Gasunas, Margaret
Bridal shower held, 05/24/1956:5
Files marriage intentions, 06/21/1956:5
Gasunas, Margaret A.
Wed to Carl Dellarocco, 07/05/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 07/05/1956:5
Gasunas, Mary E. Smith
Son born, 07/03/1958:9
Gasunas, Paul
Son born, 07/03/1958:9
Fined $75 for drunk driving, 12/31/1959:2
Gasunas, Peter
Receives minor injuries in crash on Center St, 01/12/1956:9
Fined $25 for reckless driving, 01/19/1956:8
Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates, 05/09/1957:5
Gasunas, Robert. see Teen-Age Drifters
Gasunas, Victoria Petrowski
Lovell St couple married 25 years (p), 09/05/1957:12
Gates, Betsey L.
Wed to Richard L. Dunham, Jr., 02/14/1957:8
Couple married at First Congregational (p), 02/14/1957:11
Gates, Betsy L.
Wedding described, 02/07/1957:7
Gates, Betty L.
Files marriage intentions, 01/31/1957:7
Gates, Bruce Douglas
Clinton Gates observes 84th birthday; four generations pictured (p),
10/01/1959:4
Gates, C.B.
Member of Producers' Dairy co-operative, 07/12/1956:9
Gates, Cheryl
Surprise party for tot who lost home to fire, 10/09/1958:1
Gates, Christina
Jean Parker replaces Gates as MHS homemaking teacher,
03/05/1959:11
Gates, Clinton B.
Observes 84th birthday; four generations pictured (p), 10/01/1959:4
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Gates, David
Wins five awards at Weymouth Fair for top quality livestock,
08/16/1956:1
Flying Hooves 4-H Club holds competition (p), 09/03/1959:1
Chosen to attend 4-H National Congress in Chicago (p), 10/22/1959:1
Gates, Edith M.
Trustees present account of estate, 10/22/1959:8
Gates, Harold C.
Clinton Gates observes 84th birthday; four generations pictured (p),
10/01/1959:4
Gates, Harold C., Jr.
Thompson St fire destroys garage and damages home, 10/02/1958:1
Fire destroys home on Thompson St (p), 10/09/1958:4
Clinton Gates observes 84th birthday; four generations pictured (p),
10/01/1959:4
Gates, Harold, Jr.
Son born, 09/17/1959:11
Gates, Harriett Agnes
Obituary, 02/02/1956:2
Widow of Avard dies at age 84, 02/02/1956:7
Gates, Hazel Newcomb
Daughter born, 01/10/1957:5, 08/28/1958:8
Gates, Henry
Daughter born, 05/26/1955:6
Gates, Mrs Harold C., Jr.
Barbara Lindfors to represent school in search for American
Homemaker of Tomorrow (p), 02/06/1958:1
Gates, Myrtle C.
Hired to teach homemaking at MHS, 02/23/1956:1
Gates, Myrtle Downing
Son born, 09/17/1959:11
Gates, Ralph
Receives trophy from Morgan Acres Horse Show (p), 10/18/1956:1
Serves with Military Police Reserve, 05/09/1957:4
Member of Taunton Unit of M.P. Reserves, 07/11/1957:7
Reservist receives discharge, 11/14/1957:1
Gates, Richard
Daughter born, 01/10/1957:5, 08/28/1958:8
Gates, Thelma Holmes
Daughter born, 05/26/1955:6
The Gateway
Restaurant and cocktail lounge opens at traffic circle (ad), 11/27/1958:3
Gaudette, Bertha
Local W.K. Club celebrates 40th anniversary (p), 02/05/1959:2
Gaudette, Elsie Fraser
Daughter born, 08/16/1956:5, 07/24/1958:5
Gaudette, George
Daughter born, 07/24/1958:5
Gaudette, George, Jr.
Son born, 05/17/1956:2
Daughter born, 01/02/1958:5, 05/28/1959:11
Gaudette, George P.
Cooties present pictorial history of WW II to public library (p),
02/10/1955:1
Wed to Elsie A. Pierce, 12/08/1955:7
Gaudette, George P., Jr.
Engaged to Marguerite R. Madden (p), 01/13/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 05/05/1955:6
Wed to Marguerite R. Madden, 06/09/1955:6
Gaudette, George, Sr.
Daughter born, 08/16/1956:5
Gaudette, Isabelle Koczera
Son born, 09/27/1956:3
Gaudette, Marguerite Madden
Son born, 05/17/1956:2
Daughter born, 01/02/1958:5, 05/28/1959:11
Gaudette, Renee
Freshman at Bridgewater State Teachers' College, 10/11/1956:12
Gaudette, William
Son born, 09/27/1956:3
Gaudette, William P.
Local Guardsman wins athletic trophy (p), 07/02/1959:4
Gaudette's Package Store
439 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Gauthier, Alfred
Little League field spruced up for official dedication to Gauthier (p),
05/29/1958:1
Gauthier, Alice Wambolt
Son born, 12/19/1957:3
Gauthier, Conrad
Son born, 12/19/1957:3
Gauthier, Edward
Mitchell Club champions of the Cape Cod League (p), 03/05/1959:4
Employed by Middleboro Laundry (p), 09/17/1959:10
Gauthier, Ethel E.
Wed to Thomas C. MacNichol, 05/10/1956:2
Gauthier, Irene Collette
Son born, 05/31/1956:4, 01/08/1959:11
Gauthier, Leo
Son born, 05/31/1956:4, 01/08/1959:11
Gauthier, Mae
Local VFW hosts national commander (p), 07/26/1956:1
Gauthier, Mary
Ronald Piava receives Al Gauthier Trophy (p), 06/28/1956:1
Gay, Betty Tubbs
Daughter born, 12/19/1957:3
Gay, Charles
Daughter born, 12/19/1957:3
Early Maxim Motor Co. Combination 2 fire truck (p), 05/21/1959:12
Hose No. 6 before days of Fire Department (p), 07/09/1959:12
Gay, Edgar
Early Maxim Motor Co. Combination 2 fire truck (p), 05/21/1959:12
Gay, Edgar A.
Named city editor of Taunton Daily Gazette, 03/13/1958:1
Wedding described (p), 10/30/1958:6
Daughter born, 10/22/1959:11
Gay, Edgar A., Jr.
Engaged to Eleanor Joyce Menice, 01/09/1958:1
Gay, Eleanor J. Menice
Daughter born, 10/22/1959:11
Gay, Harold M.
On Dean's List at Stonehill College, 03/21/1957:1
To graduate from Stonehill College, 02/20/1958:1
To graduate magna cum laude from Stonehill College, 05/29/1958:4
Gay, Horace F.
Judge accepts nolo plea for driving without license, 07/12/1956:1
Gay, Vicki-Ann
Born to Edgar A. and Eleanor J. Menice, 10/22/1959:11
Geary, Claire
Joins Cecilia Hancock at Vogue Beauty Shop (ad), 11/10/1955:4
Geddie, Jim. see Bob's Diner
Geggatt, John
East Grove St couple married 60 years, 03/03/1955:9
Geggatt, John, Jr.
Acushnet man dies, 09/22/1955:7
Geller, Mrs Herman
Resides in Miami, FL, 05/03/1956:4
General Mills, Inc.
Wareham St (ad), 04/28/1955:5
General Stores. see Variety Stores
Gentile, James Joseph
Four generations pictured (p), 03/14/1957:5
Gentile, Lucille M.
Neck injured in crash on Rte 28, 08/21/1958:1
Gentile, Lucille Pepin
Son born, 01/17/1957:5
Daughter born, 04/09/1959:7
Gentile, Philip
Army reservist completes two-week summer training at Fort Belvoir,
VA, 09/08/1955:1
Son born, 01/17/1957:5
Daughter born, 04/09/1959:7
Gentile, Phillip
Four generations pictured (p), 03/14/1957:5
Specialist returns from training at Camp Drum, 07/24/1958:1
Genua, Vincent
Opens dental office here (p), 09/03/1959:1
Opening office at 246 Center St (ad), 09/03/1959:5
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Geography
Town fathers favor "Middleborough" over "Middleboro," 06/11/1959:1
George A. Shurtleff & Son
Lumber, paint, hardware (ad), 04/14/1955:2
Cash taken in break-in, 03/28/1957:1
Offers finest quality lumber (p), 11/06/1958:13
For all your garden supplies (p), 05/21/1959:10
Try their top-notch supplies now, 10/15/1959:10
George E. Keith Shoe Co.
Manuel Silvia retires after 41 years, 02/02/1956:1
Wilfred Paradis employed for 42 years, brief bio, 03/08/1956:1
Employs Barbara Pittsley, 06/28/1956:6
Purchased by Plymouth Shoe Co., 08/09/1956:1
Sprinkler sets off false alarm, 12/19/1957:1
George H. Shaw Co.
Edward Card badly burned in varnish fire, 09/22/1955:1
Varnish factory saved from serious fire by passing motorist,
05/17/1956:1
Flash fire damages shed, 06/27/1957:1
Building in 1858 (p), 05/01/1958:8
George's Radio & TV Repair Service
Murdock St (ad), 05/21/1959:6
Gerety, David
Son born, 06/16/1955:6
Gerety, Patricia Skahill
Son born, 06/16/1955:6
Germaine, Bob
Trailer home provides all the comforts without the worries (p),
08/11/1955:1
Germaine, Jane
Engaged to James Frederick Souza, 09/13/1956:1
Bridal shower held, 05/09/1957:4
Files marriage intentions, 05/16/1957:5
Wedding described, 05/30/1957:2
Wed to James F. Souza, 05/30/1957:5
Germaine, Robert C.
Sergeant in local police force, 01/26/1956:7
Acting sergeant resigns, moves to Florida, sells home to Robert Buck,
03/01/1956:1
Germaine, Robert G.
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 06/21/1956:4
Gero, James
Newly elected Eagles officers (p), 06/07/1956:1
Daughter born, 05/16/1957:5
Gero, Jessie May Reynolds
Daughter born, 05/16/1957:5
Gerrior, Alec J.
Obituary, 11/26/1959:4
Dies at age 58, 11/26/1959:5
Gerrior, Carol
MHS Girls' League holds 10th annual Mother-Daughter Night (p),
11/13/1958:1
To study food chemistry at Framingham State Teachers' College (p),
03/26/1959:1
Gerrior, David
Collides with Plympton driver on slushy road, 01/22/1959:7
Gerrior, Edward
Receive God and Country Award (p), 02/07/1957:1
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
MHS group named to attend Boys' State (p), 05/21/1959:1
Gerrior, Emil
Appointed civil defense director for Lakeville, 06/04/1959:8
Gerrior, Emil J. see Emil's Gulf Station
Gerrior, Emil Joseph
Son born, 11/13/1958:11
Gerrior, Joseph A.
Re-enlists in U.S. Navy, 05/12/1955:1
Gerrior, Joseph A., Jr.
Cited for outstanding service (p), 08/23/1956:8
Files marriage intentions, 09/12/1957:7
Wed to Sondra Klofkorn, 10/03/1957:8
Gerrior, Leo
Son born, 02/16/1956:7
Daughter born, 04/25/1957:11
Mitchell Club champions of the Cape Cod League (p), 03/05/1959:4
Gerrior, Lillian Lee Bradford
Son born, 11/13/1958:11
Gerrior, Mary Soucie
Son born, 02/16/1956:7
Daughter born, 04/25/1957:11
Gerrior, Michael
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Gerrior, Terry
Eva Monteiro's pupils perform Bunny Dance of Disneyland (p),
05/31/1956:1
Gerrior, Vincent
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
Gerrior, Wilfred R.
Fined $3 for driving unregistered vehicle, 05/21/1959:12
Gerrish, Alice
Dedication of American Revolution boulder, 1915 (p), 07/17/1958:8
Getchell, Beulah Lancaster
Son born, 09/06/1956:5
Getchell, Owen
Son born, 09/06/1956:5
Getchell, Vernie E.
Pleads guilty to speeding charge, 05/15/1958:8
Gholson, Aileen
Nurse employed at St. Luke's, 08/13/1959:2
Gholson, Patricia
Wed to Owen Vaughan, 03/15/1956:5
Gholson, Patricia Marie
Engaged to Owen W. Vaughan, 12/15/1955:4
Gianni, Salvatore
Files marriage intentions, 04/21/1955:6
Gianunzio, Claire Allen
Son born, 05/19/1955:4, 01/17/1957:5, 03/26/1959:11
Gianunzio, James
Son born, 05/19/1955:4, 01/17/1957:5, 03/26/1959:11
Gibbons, Leo
Lions Club presents white cane to Edna Jefferson (p), 05/31/1956:1
Gibbons, Leon N.
Optometrist, Room 10, Bank Building (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Optometrist moves office to 81 Center St (ad), 05/23/1957:11
Gibbons, Mark
MHS group named to attend Boys' State (p), 05/21/1959:1
Wins VFW Voice of Democracy contest, 11/19/1959:6
Gibbons, Mark L.
Cited or outstanding performance on National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test (p), 11/19/1959:1
Gibbons, Virginia
Offered spot on WJAR for own TV show, 01/13/1955:1
Gibbons, Virginia E.
Elks cited for recreational activities (p), 06/21/1956:11
Gibbs, Ernest Lincoln
Dies at age 71, 10/08/1959:7
Obituary, 10/08/1959:12
Gibbs, Gueneth
MHS varsity field hockey team wins final game (p), 12/05/1957:2
4-H sheep club member wins honors at Big E, 09/25/1958:1
Engaged to Arthur Bradley Johnson, Jr. (p), 01/22/1959:5
Wedding described (p), 03/05/1959:5
Wed to Arthur B. Johnson, Jr., 03/05/1959:7
Gibbs, Herbert M.
In charge of systems testing at Adair Air Station, 05/28/1959:7
Gibbs, Richard
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
Gibbs' Greenhouses
106 Oak St (ad), 05/26/1955:2
Giberti, Adeline
Local W.K. Club celebrates 40th anniversary (p), 02/05/1959:2
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Giberti, Amedeo J.
On danger list at St. Luke's, 01/05/1956:1
Oak St couple married 20 years, 11/29/1956:1
Giberti, Anna T. Fabbri
Oak St couple married 20 years, 11/29/1956:1
Giberti, Barbara
Lands 6.5-lb. tautog, 04/21/1955:1
Celtics' Bob Cousy visits Giberti (p), 05/24/1956:1
Dies at age 19, 11/07/1957:6
Obituary, 11/07/1957:7
Class of 1956 donates money in name of Giberti to Brigham Hospital,
02/20/1958:1
Giberti, Charles V.
Income tax consultant (ad), 02/03/1955:4
Critical of Gazette story on 1911 shooting (l), 08/13/1959:2
Giberti, Gerard C.
Cape train crashes into car straddling tracks, 12/06/1956:1
Giberti, Girard
Cast member of senior class play (p), 03/20/1958:1
Giberti, Jack
Knights of Columbus baseball team of Middleboro Twilight League
1933-34 (p), 11/19/1959:12
Giberti, Jane Freitas
Son born, 09/11/1958:11
Giberti, John
Wedding described (p), 02/20/1958:5
Wed to Jane Elizabeth Freitas, 02/20/1958:11
Son born, 09/11/1958:11
Giberti, John V.
Engaged to Jane E. Freitas (p), 03/07/1957:1
Giberti, Joseph
Daughter born, 05/03/1956:7
Giberti, Joseph V.
To fight beach land-taking in Falmouth, 03/31/1955:1
Seeks greater damages in land-taking in Falmouth, 09/01/1955:1
Named president of St. Luke's medical staff (p), 11/10/1955:1
Giberti, Lawrence
Honored at Webelos ceremony, 05/05/1955:2
Tapped for membership in MHS Silver M Society (p), 03/26/1959:1
MHS Student of the Week, 03/26/1959:7
Giberti, Lucille McDowell
Daughter born, 05/03/1956:7
Giberti, Margaret
Engaged to Albert Dube, 10/01/1959:5
Sears catalog store offers speedy service (p), 10/01/1959:14
Files marriage intentions, 10/08/1959:7
Wedding described (p), 10/22/1959:5
Wed to Albert M. Dube, 10/29/1959:11
Giberti, Mary
Mother dies in Plymouth, 08/04/1955:2
Giberti, Mary Costa
Widow of Charles dies at age 80, 07/14/1955:4
Obituary, 07/14/1955:9
Giberti, Mary Lou
Enrolls at Bouve-Boston School, 08/22/1957:13
Giberti, Mary Louise
Engaged to Albert B. Dube (p), 05/21/1959:1
Giberti, Richard
Earns Catholic Scout award (p), 10/29/1959:1
Giberti, Robert
Installed as Faithful Navigator of Knights of Columbus, 09/17/1959:6
Giberti, Robert D. see also Giberti's Apothecary
Elected lieutenant-governor of New England Kiwanis, 09/29/1955:1
Elected director of Providence Wholesale Drug Co., 10/27/1955:1
Three local men purchase Middleboro Theater, 09/27/1956:1
Local owners reopen Middleboro Theater (p), 10/18/1956:7
Giberti's Apothecary
Corner of Center and High St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Profile of area business, 01/27/1955:6
Advises following doctor's advice, 04/07/1955:9
Gibney, Arthur J.
Obituary, 11/19/1959:5
Dies at age 73, 11/19/1959:11
Petition for probate of will, 12/10/1959:9
Gibson, Harold
Wareham St couple married 10 years, 06/14/1956:7
Gibson, Harold A.
Guilty of drunkenness, 10/20/1955:8
Gibson, Herbert
Unhurt as car hits pole on Wareham St, 03/01/1956:3
Named to Planning Board, 09/13/1956:1
Gibson, Wallace D.
Gets probation for assault on wife, 05/16/1957:9
Gifford, Allen R.
Freshman at Bridgewater State Teachers' College, 10/11/1956:12
Car hits tree on Wood St, 12/26/1957:1
Completes navigation bombardier training (p), 09/11/1958:7
Engaged to Martha Reische (p), 12/03/1959:1
Gifford, Arthur
Completes basic training at San Antonio, TX, 10/08/1959:12
Gifford, Arthur L.
Enrolls at Franklin Institute, 03/27/1958:1
Graduates from Franklin Academy (p), 06/18/1959:1
Assigned to Air Defense Command at Glasgow AFB, MT (p),
10/29/1959:5
Gifford, Geraldine
Engaged to Hugh Ashley Bigelow, 06/09/1955:4
Files marriage intentions, 07/07/1955:5
Wed to Hugh Bigelow, 07/21/1955:4
Wedding described, 07/21/1955:9
Gifford, Henry A.
Obituary, 11/22/1956:4
Braintree man dies at age 95, 11/22/1956:5
Gifford, M. Joyce
Enrolls at Cape Cod Hospital Training School for Practical Nursing,
09/08/1955:5
Gifford, Mildred J.
Wed to Walter Dufner, 10/30/1958:7
Wedding described (p), 10/30/1958:8
Gifford, Mildred Joyce
Engaged to George E. Barnes (p), 10/06/1955:2
Gift Shops. see also Center Card Shop; Cook's Jewelry Store; Leland's Gift
Shop
Capeway Craftsman, Rte 28 (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Capeway Craftsman, treasured antiques and unusual gifts (p),
01/13/1955:6
The Budget Shoppe, 249 Center St (ad), 11/03/1955:5
Linden Lodge has new and enlarged country store gift shop (ad),
11/03/1955:5
Robie Studio, gifts, house markers, weather vanes, Rte 28 (ad),
06/07/1956:5
Craftsman-artist, Lewis Robichaud, runs Robie Studio on Rte 28,
12/13/1956:5
Town Line Gift Shop, Rte 28, South Middleboro (ad), 02/28/1957:11
Anna Haire's Gift Shop, 891 Plymouth St (ad), 05/02/1957:3
Dot's Gift Shop, 75 Oak St (ad), 02/19/1959:2
Art-Mars Gift and Ceramic Shop, Rte 44, East Middleboro (ad),
08/13/1959:6
Rae's Gift Shoppe, varied assortment of fine and unusual gifts (p),
08/13/1959:10
Kay's Ceramics, 898 Plymouth St (ad), 09/10/1959:2
Rae's Gift Shoppe, for Christmas gift giving, 11/19/1959:10
Gilbert, Constance Dulso
Son born, 07/25/1957:7
Gilbert, Donna I.
Wed to Herbert C. Braley, 01/22/1959:11
Gilbert, John
Son born, 07/25/1957:7
Gilker, Mrs Arthur
Resides in Malden, 03/17/1955:9, 07/21/1955:6
Resides in Amherst, NH, 01/01/1959:4
Gill, Francis
Daughter born, 10/20/1955:7
Son born, 12/13/1956:5, 06/19/1958:11
Couple moves to Florida, 05/28/1959:12
Gill, Henry F.
Breaks leg in auto accident, 01/24/1957:9
Member of Boston Police Department, 10/23/1958:5
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Gill, Irene
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Wed to Francis Gamache, 07/07/1955:5
Gill, Jean Kelly
Daughter born, 10/20/1955:7
Son born, 12/13/1956:5, 06/19/1958:11
Gill, Leslie
Wed to Edith Lehmann in Germany, 09/08/1955:10
Couple tendered belated wedding reception, 01/05/1956:4
Gillchrest, Charlotte Cutter
Son born, 01/29/1959:11
Gillchrest, Winfield
Purchases two town parcels for $230, 01/15/1959:1
Son born, 01/29/1959:11
Gillespie, John
Engaged to Anna Penney, 02/06/1958:1
Gilli, A.
A. Gilli & Son, asphalt driveways (ad), 06/26/1958:7
Gilli, Richard
Graduates from Taunton Vocational School, 06/19/1958:1
Gillis, Ann
Bates School cheerleaders pose for photo (p), 04/05/1956:3
Gillis, Elsie B.
Petition for probate of will, 02/24/1955:6
Gillis, Grace
Church of Our Saviour hosts baccalaureate service for MHS seniors (p),
06/16/1955:1
Gillis, Grace F.
Engaged to Donald Costa, 02/19/1959:6
Gillis, Grace Frances
Files marriage intentions, 06/04/1959:11
Wed to Donald Edward Costa, 06/11/1959:11
Gillis, Grace Powers
Son born, 01/05/1956:5, 03/21/1957:8, 01/08/1959:11
Gillis, James
Son born, 01/05/1956:5, 03/21/1957:8, 01/08/1959:11
Gillis, James J., Jr.
Brothers both fracture jaws in collision with tree on Plymouth St,
05/02/1957:1
Gillis, James "Skip"
Enlists in U.S. Army (p), 07/10/1958:3
Gillis, John W.
Enlists in U.S. Air Force (p), 03/19/1959:4
Gillis, Richard
Brothers both fracture jaws in collision with tree on Plymouth St,
05/02/1957:1
Gillis, Terry
MHS cheerleaders open practice (p), 09/19/1957:11
MHS Football Queen and court crowned (p), 11/26/1959:4
Gillis, Veronica
Notice of unpaid taxes, 03/10/1955:9
Girl Scouts of America. see also Camp Laughing Meadows
Middleboro scouts hold annual meeting, 01/27/1955:9
Third annual Mother and Daughter Banquet attracts 306, 03/10/1955:1
Ready for Clean-Up Week (p), 05/05/1955:1
Hold annual rally, 05/26/1955:1
Group organizes troop for Lakeville, 02/16/1956:2
Celebrate 44th birthday in Middleboro, 03/15/1956:6
Awards made at rally, 06/07/1956:1
Awards listed, 06/14/1956:13
Carolers at holiday display (p), 12/13/1956:1
Middleboro group holds annual meeting, 01/31/1957:10
More leaders needed here, 03/07/1957:8
Local scouts observe Girl Scout Week, 03/14/1957:3
Hold annual rally, 06/13/1957:14
Town Christmas display opens with carol singing (p), 12/19/1957:1
Former Troop 68 reorganized, 12/19/1957:7
Report successful season (p), 01/23/1958:2
Local scout Marilyn Donner profiled (p), 03/13/1958:1
Intermediate Scouts hold rally, 06/05/1958:4
Brownies become Girl Scouts in Fly-Up (p), 06/12/1958:6
Proficiency badges awarded at rally, 06/12/1958:7
Three new Brownie troops and an Intermediate troop formed in
Lakeville, 10/30/1958:7
Girl Scouts of America continued
Annual council meeting held, 01/29/1959:4
Holds annual Mother/Daughter banquet, 03/12/1959:4
Spring cookie sale planned (p), 03/19/1959:1
President Battis of Middleboro Girl Scout Council speaks at 12th
annual meeting, 04/16/1959:2
Hold annual rally, 06/04/1959:7
Girls' State. see American Legion - Simeon L. Nickerson Post, Women's
Auxiliary
Giroux, Francoise D.
Files marriage intentions, 10/29/1959:11
Wedding described, 11/05/1959:7
Gisetto, Bill
Employed at Atwood-Costello, Inc. (p), 10/20/1955:4
Gisetto, Jeanette
Wed to Russell E. Caldwell, Jr., 06/30/1955:5
Gisetto, Jeannette
Engaged to Russell E. Caldwell, Jr., 01/06/1955:1
Engaged to be married, 05/05/1955:8, 05/26/1955:10
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Wedding described, 06/30/1955:4
Gisetto, Lawrence
Rural schoolhouse reveals close student-teacher relationship (p),
11/26/1959:1
Gisetto, Patricia Prinzo
Daughter born, 11/22/1956:5
Son born, 05/22/1958:7, 10/22/1959:11
Gisetto, Theresa A.
Files marriage intentions, 02/10/1955:6
Bridal shower held, 02/10/1955:12
Wed to Mario DiLeo, 02/24/1955:4
Gisetto, William
Engaged to Patricia Ellen Prinzo (p), 10/13/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 01/19/1956:5
Wedding described, 02/02/1956:5
Son born, 05/22/1958:7
Gisetto, William A.
Plymouth St couple married 25 years, 04/26/1956:4
Sheriff's sale of real estate, 03/13/1958:9
Gisetto, William, Jr.
Daughter born, 11/22/1956:5
Son born, 10/22/1959:11
Gisetto, Wm. A., Jr.
Encyclopedias for sale (ad), 03/06/1958:3
Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church
Jesse Owens accepts pastorate at Pentecostal church (p), 07/25/1957:1
Forms Young People's organization, 01/22/1959:11
Glad-El Beauty Shop
Gladys Robbins Reed opening shop at 348 Main St (ad), 06/30/1955:9
Gladu, Edith
Surprise bridal shower held, 04/03/1958:6
Wedding described, 05/01/1958:3
Gladu, Francis
Employed at State Farm, 04/07/1955:5
Son born, 07/19/1956:5, 05/08/1958:11
Gladu, John Arthur
Obituary, 02/19/1959:7
Infant son of Francis and Sadie Osford dies, 02/19/1959:11
Gladu, Joseph
Resigns as janitor at South Lakeville School, 10/04/1956:8
Gladu, Joseph F.
Governor's Council approves land taking, 07/30/1959:3
Gladu, Sadie Orford
Son born, 07/19/1956:5, 05/08/1958:11
Glass, Arthur
Collides with Taunton woman at Center and Oak St, 09/01/1955:10
Glass, Arthur P.
Employed at Perkins Foundry in Bridgewater, 10/06/1955:9
Glass, Arthur Paul
Obituary, 08/02/1956:2
Dies at age 51, 08/02/1956:3
Glazier, George E.
Westboro man dies of a coronary thrombosis while driving on Rte 28
(p), 07/07/1955:1
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Gleason, Irma Marie
Engaged to Robert B. Sherman, 01/22/1959:5
Wedding described, 09/17/1959:9
Glennon, Carolann Ducey
Represents New Bedford in hair style show in Boston (p), 01/30/1958:1
Glennon, Thomas J.
Engaged to Carol Ann Ducey, 04/28/1955:1
Glennon, Thomas M., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Wedding described (p), 06/30/1955:4
Wed to Carol Ann Ducey, 06/30/1955:5
Glidden, A.R. see A.R. Glidden & Son
Glidden, Benjamin Kennison, 2nd
Named roliest, poliest baby in photo contest on Guam, 01/13/1955:2
Glidden, Ethel G.
Petition for administration of estate, 05/14/1959:7
Glidden, Ethel Goodick
Obituary, 04/02/1959:6
Wife of James R. dies at age 80, 04/02/1959:11
Glidden, James R.
Reunion of MHS classes of 1897 through 1902 a success (p),
06/18/1959:1
Glidden, Kennie
Merchants turn on holiday lighting (p), 12/10/1959:1
Glidden, Mary Lou
Accepts position with Rochester, NY firm, 04/17/1958:14
Resides in Rochester, NY, 06/05/1958:8
Glidden, Miles F.
Engaged to Barbara Marian Wark, 06/05/1958:1
Glidden, Miles Frederick
Wedding described, 12/25/1958:4
Glidden, Mrs Benjamin
Father dies in Somerville, 02/17/1955:9
Glidden, Nancy Tripp
Daughter born, 08/18/1955:4
Glidden, Richard
Daughter born, 08/18/1955:4
Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron wins trip to Miami, 11/22/1956:1
Merchants turn on holiday lighting (p), 12/10/1959:1
Glidden, Richard E.
Lieutenant Commander on active duty at South Weymouth Naval Air
Base, 07/31/1958:4
Glidden, Richard L.
Naval reservist takes annual training at Weymouth Naval Air Base,
09/15/1955:10
Member of Naval Air Reserve program (p), 08/15/1957:1
Naval Reservist leaves for training, 07/02/1959:1
On training crew headed to Guantanamo Bay, 07/09/1959:8
Weekend warriors on duty (p), 07/23/1959:11
Glidden, Shelby
Merchants turn on holiday lighting (p), 12/10/1959:1
Glidden Building
Buried in snow from violent blizzard (p), 03/22/1956:1
Glover, John
Miller St couple married 35 years, 09/18/1958:5
Glynn, Ann
Engaged to Donald Briggs, 04/10/1958:1
Wedding described (p), 05/15/1958:6
Glynn, Ann K.
Files marriage intentions, 04/24/1958:7
Wed to Donald J. Briggs, 05/08/1958:11
Goble, Peter A.
Collides with Wellesley driver on Wareham St, 06/06/1957:5
Engaged to Llewella Vickery (p), 07/23/1959:1
Files marriage intentions, 09/24/1959:11
Wedding described, 11/12/1959:6
Goddard, H. Ernest
Considerable damage to screenhouse in fire on Carver St, 06/26/1958:1
Goddreau, James A.
South Carver youth dies, two injured in wreck on Thomas St,
04/28/1955:1
Godfrey, Elmer
Middleboro High plays alumni in football circa 1913 (p), 10/08/1959:8
Godfrey, Herbert E.
Obituary, 11/12/1959:6
Godfrey, Muriel Odom
Son born, 06/07/1956:8
Godfrey, Richard E.
Stationed at Barbarai Point NAB in Hawaii, 12/08/1955:1
Serves with "Blue Sharks" in Oahu, HI, 01/26/1956:7
Son born, 06/07/1956:8
Godwin, Jimmie J.
Wed to Eleanor L. Harris, 02/05/1959:11
Goelz, Adam
Signs contract to direct drive-in theater operations, 02/14/1957:1
Replaced by Henry Cummings as Meadowbrook Drive-In Theatre
manager, 03/28/1957:7
Goelz, Adam G.
Manager of Meadowbrook Drive-In Theatre, 06/14/1956:1
Goen, Charles
Resides in Staten Island, NY, 08/08/1957:2
Goff, Elliott
Files marriage intentions, 04/04/1957:8
Wedding described (p), 04/11/1957:6
Wed to Geraldine S. Robbins, 04/11/1957:8
Goggin, Barbara
Flora Clark School pupils gather to carol (p), 12/24/1959:1
Goggin, Joseph. see Green Pastures Nursing Home
Go-Karts
Powered carts outstrip old models (p), 04/02/1959:1
Gola, Shirley
Corporal stationed at Fort McPherson, GA, 01/06/1955:2
Attends Georgia State College, 06/07/1956:12
Discharged from U.S. Army, 09/20/1956:1
Attends University of Georgia, 01/02/1958:2
Gola, Shirley Frances
Wedding described, 09/04/1958:8
The Gold & White House
Jim Gotham, Jr. and Germaine Doucette, Wareham St (ad),
06/19/1958:5
Celebrating 1st birthday (ad), 06/04/1959:5
Goldblatt, Sidney M.
Dentist, 1 Wareham St (ad), 08/11/1955:10
Local dentists sign statement on fluoridation (l), 03/01/1956:1
Moves office to Brockton (ad), 03/29/1956:10
Golden Spur
Route 105 (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Wins wide renown for delicious steaks (p), 03/17/1955:6
First choice for dining out, 05/19/1955:6
Near fairgrounds off staples Shore Rd, 08/11/1955:6
Goldfarb, Leon
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 05/24/1956:13
Goldie, Ian M.
Engaged to Priscilla M. Gardner, 05/30/1957:4
Files marriage intentions, 03/13/1958:9
Wed to Priscilla M. Gardner, 04/24/1958:7
Goldsmith, Richard
Wed to June Waterman, 03/10/1955:2
Goldstein, Robert
Donates $100 to Little League, 05/12/1955:1
Named to National Shoe Manufacturers Assoc post (p), 11/07/1957:1
Golf
Warren Tharion wins local tournament, 10/13/1955:1
Steve Stanley presents awards to sports winners (p), 03/29/1956:1
Fred McCuddy takes second in Cape Cod Indian Summer Pro Amateur
Golf Tournament, 09/27/1956:10
Ranny Gammons recaptures local golf championship, 09/27/1956:10
Foster McComiskey takes Marion Golf Club cup, 10/04/1956:2
Theresa Gamperoli wins Middleboro women's title, 10/11/1956:1
Annual Middleboro Sports Night held, 04/11/1957:2
Tom Gamperoli wins annual Mitchell Memorial Club tourney,
06/27/1957:1
Theresa Gamperoli wins Pocasset Golf Club Ladies' title, 09/12/1957:1
Randy Gammons retains title at Coonamessett course, 10/03/1957:1
Local amateur, Theresa Gamperoli, feted (p), 01/02/1958:1
Steve's Sports Den sponsors annual Middleboro Sports Night,
04/03/1958:8
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Golf continued
Tom Gamperoli defends title at Coonamessett Golf Club, 05/29/1958:4
Ranny Gammons wins final round at Coonamesset Club, 06/26/1958:1
Mrs McComiskey and Mrs Keedwell among winners at Pocasset Club
tourney, 08/28/1958:1
Ranny Gammons still champ at Pocasset Golf Club, 10/09/1958:11
Plans underway for course on Taunton St, 01/08/1959:8
Lakeville Country Club now under construction (ad), 01/29/1959:5
Meeting called to discuss proposed nine-hole course in North Lakeville,
03/19/1959:4
Buddy Demers wins annual Mitchell Club match, 06/25/1959:8
George Michael wins Mitchell Club Class A Championship,
07/02/1959:5
Ranny Gammons retains title in local golf tournament, 10/01/1959:1
Gomes, Albert
Daughter born, 08/16/1956:5
Foreclosure notice, 02/14/1957:9
Gomes, Arthur
Engaged to Ann Esther Silva, 02/02/1956:11
Files marriage intentions, 06/28/1956:3
Wed to Ann Silva, 07/05/1956:5
Gomes, Avelino
Files marriage intentions, 01/12/1956:7
Gomes, Avelino, Jr.
Adjudged father of child in paternity case, 06/09/1955:5
Gomes, Concetta Arre
Son born, 05/28/1959:11
Gomes, Domingo A.
Files marriage intentions, 04/12/1956:5
Wed to Bernadine B. Pina, 04/19/1956:7
Private stationed in Germany, 01/24/1957:4
Gomes, Donald
Files marriage intentions, 09/15/1955:4
Wed to Catherine Beninati, 09/22/1955:7
Gomes, Dorothy J.
Wed to Aubrey D. Lucas, 12/03/1959:5
Wedding described, 12/10/1959:4
Gomes, Edward K.
Wed to Irma J. Tripp Bigelow, 07/11/1957:5
Gomes, Eileen Coffin
Daughter born, 08/15/1957:5
Gomes, Emma C.
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Gomes, Esther
MHS students celebrate National Letter Writing Week (p),
10/18/1956:1
Gomes, Esther Barnard
Son born, 04/10/1958:11
Daughter born, 07/09/1959:8
Gomes, Esther Murray
Feted at bridal shower, 09/05/1957:2
Gomes, Everett
Middleboro juveniles charged with auto theft, 01/10/1957:9
Gomes, Fred
Middleboro Semi-Panic Club skin divers in rescue experiment (p),
03/05/1959:5
Gomes, Frederick
Files marriage intentions, 10/02/1958:11
Wed to Elizabeth Pittsley, 10/16/1958:11
Gomes, Frederick C.
Pinned in wrecked car on Thomas St, 02/26/1959:1
Fined $35 for drunk driving, 03/12/1959:5
Gomes, Frederick H.
Engaged to Jacqueline Ann Pimental, 10/22/1959:1
Gomes, John
Three heifers viciously attacked by dog, 05/19/1955:1
Discharged from U.S. Air Force, 08/25/1955:3
Gomes, Joseph F., Jr.
Sent to Boston for induction, 09/12/1957:1
Gomes, Joseph W.
Engaged to Concetta Arre, 02/17/1955:2
Private 1st Class trains at Fort Dix, NJ (p), 10/13/1955:1
Takes tank training at Camp Irwin, CA, 04/26/1956:10
Gomes, Joseph W. continued
Army Specialist with 4th Cavalry at Fort Riley, KS, 04/11/1957:4
Enrolls in new program at Wentworth Institute, 10/10/1957:11
Son born, 05/28/1959:11
Gomes, Julia
Foreclosure notice, 02/14/1957:9
Gomes, Julia Pina
Daughter born, 08/16/1956:5
Gomes, LeRoy F.
Butler and Gomes collide on Taunton St, 12/24/1959:6
Gomes, Mary Lopes
Husband files for divorce, 05/19/1955:7
Gomes, Robert J.
Eagles fete local Bath Ruth baseball team (p), 10/29/1959:1
Gomes, Ronald
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 07/07/1955:1
Freshman at Bridgewater State Teachers' College, 10/11/1956:12
Son born, 04/10/1958:11
Daughter born, 07/09/1959:8
Gomes, Ronald G.
Files marriage intentions, 08/08/1957:5
Wed to Esther M. Barnard, 08/22/1957:3
Wedding described, 08/29/1957:7
Gomes, Rufus
West Carver man dies at age 65, 09/25/1958:11
Gomes, Virginia
Charges Thomas Jackson with illegitimacy, 04/05/1956:6
Thomas Jackson ordered to pay Gomes support as result of paternity
suit, 04/19/1956:12
Gomes, Virginia Ann
Wed to Henry D. Gray, Jr., 10/16/1958:11
Gomes, William
Engaged to Eileen Coffin (p), 01/27/1955:1
Daughter born, 08/15/1957:5
Gomes, William A.
Unhurt when car hits tree on Purchase St, 07/14/1955:8
Files marriage intentions, 05/17/1956:2
Wed to Mildred S. Montrond, 05/31/1956:4
Gomes, William Allen
Files for divorce, 05/19/1955:7
Gomes, William E.
Files marriage intentions, 09/13/1956:5
Wed to Eileen F. Coffin, 09/27/1956:3
Gomes' Shell Station
At Wareham and East Grove St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Gonsalves, Roberta
Marshfield woman dies suddenly, 02/17/1955:7
Good Will Society of Middleborough, Inc.
Will award $50 scholarship to girl going to nursing school,
03/15/1956:1
Holds annual meeting, 06/28/1956:13
Goodale, Dorothy
Associate director of nurses at MA Memorial Hospital, 05/19/1955:10
Goodale, Harry J.
Former Town Manager dies, obituary (p), 01/16/1958:1
Chelsea man dies at age 84, 01/16/1958:2
Petition for probate of will, 02/06/1958:11
Goodale, Harry Joselyn, Jr.
Dies at age 38, 02/02/1956:7
Obituary, 02/02/1956:7
Goodale, Sarah
Wed to F. Michael Shepard, 12/25/1958:1
Goodhue, E.W. see E.W. Goodhue Lumber Co.
Goodhue, Kenneth
Eagles' Babe Ruth League team photo (p), 06/21/1956:4
Goodhue, Robert
Stationed in California, 07/02/1959:4
Goodhue, Robert F.
To attend Army language school, 07/17/1958:7
Graduates from U.S. Army Language School, 06/18/1959:1
Goodine, Daniel M.
Gets 30 days for drunkenness, 11/05/1959:2
Goodine, Lawrence
Cape train crashes into car straddling tracks, 12/06/1956:1
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Goodine, Robert
Henry Lavalley fined $25 for assault on Goodine, 08/20/1959:1
Goodman, Herm
Plymouth Shoe Co. men's softball league winner (p), 08/20/1959:6
Goodman, Joseph
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3
Goodman, Leonard
Airman 1st Class posted to Germany, 12/10/1959:4
Goodman, Leonard Ralph
Wedding described, 10/10/1957:7
Goodnow, Lewis E.
Returns from Mediterranean cruise on board USS Intrepid,
11/03/1955:3
Goodnow, Lewis E., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 05/17/1956:2
Wed to Thelma G. Crawshaw, 05/24/1956:5
Goodnow, Lewis, Jr.
Son born, 04/04/1957:8
Daughter born, 03/27/1958:7
Goodnow, Thelma Crawshaw
Son born, 04/04/1957:8
Daughter born, 03/27/1958:7
Goodreau, Georgia A.
Engaged to Eli W. Reynolds, Jr., 06/06/1957:7
Wed to Eli W. Reynolds, Jr., 06/27/1957:7
Goodreau, Jeanne
Baptized at Grove Chapel, 04/07/1955:5
Goodreau, Jeanne Audrie
Wedding described, 11/26/1959:4
Goodreau, John
Engaged to Joyce Bumpus, 07/11/1957:9
Engaged to Joyce E. Bumpus, 07/18/1957:5
Goodreau, Theodore
In accident with NH driver on Rte 28, 08/08/1957:2
Goodrich, Frances
Superintendent of nurses at Green Pastures Nursing Home,
01/20/1955:10
Goodrich, Frances C.
Engaged to Robert McSorley, 04/02/1959:6
Wedding described, 06/11/1959:5
Goodwin, Allan M.
Attacked by teen-agers (l), 06/26/1958:2
Goodwin, Caroline E. Kendall
Son born, 03/20/1958:11
Goodwin, Carolyn E. Kendall
Son born, 08/16/1956:5
Goodwin, Charles Henry
Obituary, 07/12/1956:5
Dies at age 73, 07/12/1956:7
Petition for administration of estate, 08/09/1956:10
Goodwin, Charlie. see also Goodwin Signs
Sells Charlie's Diner to Mr and Mrs Nathan Wright, 03/03/1955:1
Goodwin, Chas. H.
Public auction (ad), 07/26/1956:2
Goodwin, Francis
Cracks vertebra in shallow dive at Long Pond, 07/18/1957:1
Diving victim off danger list, 07/25/1957:1
Injured boy receives gifts from friends (p), 08/08/1957:1
Goodwin, Francis W.
Fine $3 for failure to sticker on auto, 11/26/1959:1
Goodwin, Fred O.
Lakeville, Raynham, and Middleboro Republican town committees
meet here (p), 11/10/1955:1
Injured boy, Francis Goodwin, receives gifts from friends (p),
08/08/1957:1
Goodwin, George S.
Wedding described, 01/12/1956:6
Son born, 08/16/1956:5
Family resides in Blemont, 09/26/1957:13
Son born, 03/20/1958:11
Goodwin, Jimmie J.
Files marriage intentions, 01/29/1959:11
Goodwin, Lorraine
Scouts and Brownies enjoy activities at Laughing Meadows day camp
(p), 05/07/1959:1
Goodwin, Mark Gilbert
Born to George S. and Carolyn E. Kendall, 08/16/1956:5
Goodwin, Mrs William
Brownies become Girl Scouts in Fly-Up (p), 06/12/1958:6
Goodwin, Norman
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Goodwin Signs
31 North St (ad), 08/11/1955:6
Signs produced by skilled craftsman (p), 09/15/1955:6
Expert sign painting, 05/03/1956:10
Gordon, Becky
Engaged to Lorenzo Wood (p), 10/08/1959:1
Gordon, Mrs Patrick T.H.
Illuminates parchment for Brockton welcome for Rocky Marciano,
05/03/1956:1
Active town leader moving to Bennington, VT, biography,
01/17/1957:4
Gordon, Patrick T.H.
Certified as lay reader at Church of Our Saviour, 12/01/1955:1
Couple resides in Bennington, VT, 03/14/1957:4
Gordon, Shelagh
Gives impression of first flight, 12/06/1956:12
Gorey, Muriel J.
New third grade teacher at School Street School, 06/13/1957:2
New member of school faculty introduced, 09/19/1957:2
Gorman, Alice
Engaged to Roger Andrews, 04/07/1955:3
Wed to Roger C. Andrews, 04/07/1955:6
Gorrie, Arthur
Daughter born, 12/22/1955:7
Gorrie, Lorraine C.
Engaged to Robert Arthur Crocker (p), 05/05/1955:1
Gorrie, Mary Louise Murphy
Daughter born, 12/22/1955:7
Gorten, Mrs Martin
Couple resides in Baltimore, MD, 06/25/1959:2
Gorten, Ruth
Resides in Baltimore, MD, 06/30/1955:9
Goss, Leona May
Wed to Albert E. Guild, 07/03/1958:9
Gosson, Donald W.
Victim of fatal Bridgewater auto accident, 05/17/1956:1
Dies at age 20, 05/17/1956:2
Gosson, Helen Edward
Son born, 09/06/1956:5
Gosson, Helen Edwards
Daughter born, 06/16/1955:6
Gosson, Helen L.
Husband posts notice of no responsibility for wife's debts, 10/13/1955:5
Gosson, Joseph
Daughter born, 02/23/1956:5
Gosson house in Lakeville hit by dozing driver, 08/16/1956:1
Gosson, Milton
Daughter born, 06/16/1955:6
Baby arrives before parents get to hospital, 09/06/1956:1
Son born, 09/06/1956:5
Gosson, Milton T.
Notice of no responsibility for wife's debts, 10/13/1955:5
Guilty of drunkenness, 06/14/1956:14
Gosson, Phillip Wayne
Files marriage intentions, 09/11/1958:11
Wed to Ruth Ann Jacques, 09/25/1958:11
Gosson, Phyllis Wilbur
Daughter born, 02/23/1956:5
Gotham, James, Jr.
Discharged from U.S. Marine Corps, 08/18/1955:1
Gotham, Jim, Jr., see The Gold & White House
Gotham, Patricia
Engaged to Edwin Smalley, 3rd, 07/11/1957:4
Files marriage intentions, 10/24/1957:5
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Goucher, Shirley A.
Wedding described, 10/23/1958:7
Wed to Robert H. Lang, 10/23/1958:11
Gould, Edwin
Employed at Green Pastures Nursing home, 03/01/1956:7
Gould, Joyce Ann
Files marriage intentions, 01/09/1958:8
Wed to Thomas L. Pittsley, 01/16/1958:2
Gould, Louise
Wed to Charles H. Norris, 06/21/1956:5
Gould, Melvin F.
Files marriage intentions, 02/20/1958:11
Gould, Virginia
Wed to Brian Murdoch, 09/24/1959:6
Gould, Virginia May
Engaged to Brian Keith Murdoch (p), 07/02/1959:1
Files marriage intentions, 09/10/1959:9
Engaged to Brian Murdock, 09/17/1959:8
Wedding described (p), 09/24/1959:7
Wed to Brian Keith Murdoch, 10/08/1959:7
Goulet, Barbara Ashley
Daughter born, 08/01/1957:5
Goulet, Raymond
Daughter born, 08/01/1957:5
Goutal, Paulette C.
Files marriage intentions, 01/30/1958:9
Gouveia, James
Son born, 11/22/1956:5
Youngsters enjoy Union Street School hot lunch program (p),
02/19/1959:1
Gouveia, Mrs James
Residents protest request for permit for Wood St auto parts lot,
09/17/1959:1
Gouveia, Shirley Pittsley
Son born, 11/22/1956:5
Gouveia, William
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Gove, Betty Blanchard
Son born, 05/21/1959:11
Gove, Fred B.
Discharged from U.S Navy, 05/09/1957:5
Gove, Frederic B.
Son born, 05/21/1959:11
Gove, Frederick B.
Accepted as naval officer candidate, 05/05/1955:1
Serves on board USS Wagner, 01/05/1956:2
Gove, George
Son born, 09/25/1958:11
Gove, George, Jr.
Daughter born, 10/04/1956:5
Gove, Ruth Haselton
Daughter born, 10/04/1956:5
Son born, 09/25/1958:11
Gove, Stewart
Born to Frederic B. and Betty Blanchard, 05/21/1959:11
Government
Charles Soule labels town meeting form of governing ineffective (l),
04/05/1956:1
Selectman Silvia speaks to civics class on forms of government,
05/10/1956:15
Town Manager sees need for new charter, 11/13/1958:1
Proposed changes to charter draw fire, 03/05/1959:8
Committee to study charter changes, 03/12/1959:1
Candidate John Washburn airs views on town government,
04/02/1959:1
Charter revision committee named, 07/30/1959:1
Charter committee meets, 08/27/1959:1
Governor, Albert C.
Teacher-coach named to MHS English department, 08/22/1957:1
MHS English teacher resigns, 01/30/1958:5
Governor, Marie
Beginners set to start sewing projects (p), 10/31/1957:7
Gowing Family
First family election held here, 08/23/1956:4
Goyetch, Cecelia H.
Obituary, 02/10/1955:2
Dies at age 67, 02/10/1955:6
Goyette, Bob. see Bob's Diner
Goyette, Mary. see Bob's Diner
Grady, Mary F.
Wed to Frank E. Galligan, 04/12/1956:5
Graffam, Lorraine
First customer at new Ford dealer (p), 06/04/1959:8
Graffam, Ralph
Couple moves to Southworth St, 12/18/1958:11
Graffam, Ralph E.
First customer at new Ford dealer (p), 06/04/1959:8
Graham, James C.
Son born, 06/26/1958:7
Graham, James Clifford
Resides in Bethesda, MD, 04/21/1955:7
Graham, James Ely
Born to James C., 06/26/1958:7
Graham, Michael
Engaged to Carolyn June Silva, 05/31/1956:1
Graham, Michael, Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 08/02/1956:3
Wed to Carolyn J. Silva, 08/09/1956:5
Grahn, Wayne E.
Engaged to Barbara Ann Turner, 12/11/1958:5
Grahn, Wayne Edward
Wedding described, 07/02/1959:7
Grahn, Wayne Edwin
Files marriage intentions, 06/25/1959:11
Grain. see Livestock Feed
Grange. see Patrons of Husbandry
Grant, Donald
Son born, 09/06/1956:5
Grant, Ellen O'Sullivan
Daughter born, 04/12/1956:5
Grant, Florence Dolan
Son born, 09/06/1956:5
Grant, Olive Frazier
Widow of Arthur H. dies at age 60, 08/08/1957:5
Obituary, 08/08/1957:8
Grant, Olive M.
Petition for license to sell real estate, 05/22/1958:7
Grant, Patricia
Leg fractured when car backs up, 04/21/1955:12
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Grant, Ronald
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Grant, Russell F.
Daughter born, 04/12/1956:5
Grant, Walter H.
Grant and Neilson collide at Clifford and Wareham St, 04/07/1955:10
Grant, W.T. see W.T. Grant Co.
Grass Fires. see Forest Fires
Grassi, Donald F.
Leaves for army induction, 05/19/1955:1
Grassie, Gladys
Foreclosure notice, 10/22/1959:7
Grassie, John
Foreclosure notice, 10/22/1959:7
Gravelin, Carolyn
Playground supervisor awards 1,000-point winners (p), 08/08/1957:1
Playground staffer praised (p), 09/05/1957:1
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
Graduates from Boston University, hired at MHS (p), 06/11/1959:1
New MHS girls' physical ed instructor, 10/29/1959:6
Gravelin, Carolyn E.
Awarded scholarship to Boston University, 11/22/1956:1
Gravelin, James
Unhurt in collision at East Grove and Wood St, 02/26/1959:10
Gravelin, Peter D.
Foreclosure notice, 12/06/1956:6
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 04/18/1957:4
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Gravelin, Thelma E.
Foreclosure notice, 12/06/1956:6
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 04/18/1957:4
Graves, William C.
Seventh Day Adventist pastor expresses views on Sunday laws,
12/31/1959:1
Graves, Willis C.
New pastor of Seventh-Day Adventists (p), 08/20/1959:1
Gray, Bob
On staff of Curtis Ford Sales (p), 08/25/1955:6
Gray, Eleanor
Henry Gray, Jr. sentenced to six months for breaking-and-entering
home of former wife, 03/10/1955:10
Gray, Eleanor L.
Engaged to Frederick W. Bois, 03/08/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/28/1956:3
Wed to Frederick W. Bois, 07/19/1956:5
Gray, Elizabeth E.
Wed to Richard J. West, 12/06/1956:5
Wedding described, 12/13/1956:8
Gray, Elsie
Mother killed, seven injured in crash near Fall Brook (p), 05/08/1958:1
Death an argument for speed zones (p), 05/22/1958:9
Gray, George D.
Assault charge against Nicholls dismissed, 07/04/1957:1
Gets 30-day suspended sentence for assault on Gabrey, 12/26/1957:5
Gray, Henry
Son born, 05/07/1959:11
Gray, Henry D., Jr.
Sentenced to six months for breaking-and-entering home of former wife
Eleanor, 03/10/1955:10
17-hour hunt for man wanted for assault ends as suspect gives up,
06/30/1955:1
$9,000 to hold Gray for grand jury, 07/14/1955:1
Adjudged sane, pays bail, released, 08/11/1955:1
Extension of first session denied, held over till February, 11/03/1955:1
Guilty of assault, gets two years in house of corrections, 02/16/1956:1
Wed to Virginia Ann Gomes, 10/16/1958:11
Gray, Henry D., Sr.
Gets 30 days in jail for drunkenness, 01/26/1956:7
Gray, Mat
Employed at Eddie's Cities Service (p), 10/22/1959:10
Gray, Matt
Employed at Eddie's Cities Service (p), 04/03/1958:10
Gray, Rose Anna
Obituary, 02/26/1959:3
Wife of Henry D. dies at age 58, 02/26/1959:5
Gray, Ted
Employed at H.E. Dodge Saw Mill (p), 07/30/1959:8
Gray, Theodore
Assault case filed, 06/20/1957:7
Gray, Virginia Gomes
Son born, 05/07/1959:11
Great Quittacas Pond
Airman Donald Thayer's body recovered from Great Quittacas Pond,
07/28/1955:1
New Bedford side to be opened to strictly regulated fishing,
04/19/1956:1
Greeley, Viola Showers
Son born, 01/10/1957:5
Greeley, William
Son born, 01/10/1957:5
Greely, Ann
Employed at Braley Candy Kitchen, 01/19/1956:9
Greely, William
Sister dies in Shrewsbury, 03/28/1957:6
Green, Abe. see also Leona Farm
Giant boulder being moved to former site of Bates School,
11/10/1955:1
Home invasion case in court, 04/16/1959:1
Green, Abraham
Eighteen-ton quartz boulder from Green's farm is new memorial marker
at site of Bates School, 11/03/1955:1
Green, Antoinette H.
Files marriage intentions, 09/24/1959:11
Wed to Everett H. Lynch, 10/15/1959:7
Green, Bernard
Russell Ouelette guilty of break-in at Green's Everett St store,
09/03/1959:7
Green, Bernard J.
Files claim in land court, 08/01/1957:5
Green, Bertha M.
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Green, Eleanor M.
Files claim in land court, 08/01/1957:5
Green, Fred S.
Serves on board USS Maury, 06/30/1955:10
Fined $10 for trespassing, 05/08/1958:4
Green, Frederick S.
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 08/09/1956:10
Green, F.S.
Plowing, reasonable rates (ad), 04/04/1957:5
Green, Gerald
Profile of new student at Memorial High School, 02/17/1955:9
Green, Irene Gagnon
Son born, 11/17/1955:5
Green, John
Stationed with Navy in Jacksonville, FL, 10/22/1959:12
Green, Kenneth
Polio patient transferred to MA School Hospital in Canton,
07/26/1956:9
Green, Leona R.
Files marriage intentions, 04/07/1955:6
Green, Max
Hay crop lost to lightning strike, 08/21/1958:1
Berkley men fined for stealing Green's sheep, 12/25/1958:8
Green, Ralph
Son born, 11/17/1955:5
Green, Richard
Arrested for theft from Plymouth restaurant, 05/07/1959:4
Green, Richard A.
Teenagers wreck car stolen from Shirley Wilson, 11/20/1958:1
Green, Richard E.
Held in New Bedford on charge of being suspicious person,
07/04/1957:1
Green, Richard T.
Airman stationed at Anacostia, DC, 08/11/1955:3
Green, Shirley M.
Files marriage intentions, 12/06/1956:5
Wed to L. Roy Huntley, Jr., 12/27/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 12/27/1956:8
Green, Stella Cashon
Family resides in Lexington Park, MD, 07/09/1959:7
Green Pastures Nursing Home
Irving and Beverly Murray, Marion Rd (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Patients enjoy home-like atmosphere (p), 01/20/1955:10
Local home provides recreational therapy, 06/02/1955:6
Employs Edwin Gould, 03/01/1956:7
Public invited to see expanded quarters, 11/19/1959:6
Owners thank all who attended open house, 12/03/1959:6
Greene, Betty Fortier
Wed to Bert S. Queen, Jr., 07/25/1957:7
Greene, David
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Playground annual doll and truck show popular (p), 08/07/1958:10
Greene, Donald B.
Completes course in guided missiles, 01/15/1959:3
Greene, Francis J.
Assigned to pastorate at new Saints Martha and Mary parish in
Lakeville, 05/15/1958:1
Greene, Ilona
Profile of new student at MHS, 05/24/1956:2
Greene, John
Receives suspended sentence of two months for trespassing,
02/10/1955:4
Takes own life with rifle, 12/27/1956:1
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Greene, John Howard
Son born, 05/17/1956:2
Greene, Kenneth H.
Hired as clerk-typist for Fire Department, 04/30/1959:1
Greene, Kenneth, Jr.
Polio victim still on danger list, 08/18/1955:1
Transferred to Lakeville Sanatorium, 08/25/1955:1
American Legion sponsors Blue Crutch Days (p), 01/12/1956:1
Greene, Kenneth R.
Rear-ended by Marlboro motorist on Rte 28, 07/05/1956:6
Engaged to Jeanita A. Burke (p), 08/27/1959:1
Blood donation saves life of Canton woman, 09/03/1959:1
Greene, Lawrence
1924 Hi Y Club (p), 10/01/1959:8
Greene, Luella Hutchingson
Engaged to Philip Lomaglio, 10/09/1958:1
Greene, Marion Hanson
Son born, 12/01/1955:5, 01/10/1957:5
Greene, Muriel
Ex-husband receives suspended sentence of two months for trespassing,
02/10/1955:4
Greene, Percy Richmond
Obituary, 06/14/1956:2
Greene, Philip
Son born, 12/01/1955:5, 01/10/1957:5
Family moves to Pearl River, NY, 11/26/1959:4
Greene, Ruth Elaine Harris
Son born, 05/17/1956:2
Greene, Sylvia L.
Wed to John D. Nardi, 12/10/1959:7
Greene, Virginia A.
Files marriage intentions, 06/27/1957:7
Wedding described, 07/04/1957:2
Wed to Richard L. Pike, 07/04/1957:5
Greene, William
Injured in accident avoiding deer (p), 07/30/1959:1
Greene, William A.
With 4th Infantry Division in Germany, 03/01/1956:7
Fills vacancy on police force (p), 10/24/1957:1
Greenhouses. see Nurseries (plant)
Greenleaf, Russell N.
Escapes wreck at Pleasant and Clay St, 04/21/1955:1
Greenwood, Thelma Berry
MHS Class of 1940 holds 15th reunion (p), 10/06/1955:1
Greeting Cards. see Stationery
Gregg (Col)
Sells Wareham St house to Lewis Robichaud, 05/03/1956:4
Gregg, Joseph B.
Replaces John Donavan at MHS, 09/20/1956:12
MHS civics and history teacher resigns; assistant manager at Red Coach
Grill, 08/22/1957:5
Gregory, Carol
Resides in New York City, 04/24/1958:11
Assumes secretarial post with International Cooperation Agency,
08/06/1959:2
Arrives in Afghanistan for work with International Cooperation
Administration, 10/08/1959:1
Gregory, Curtis
Resumes studies at Gordon College, 09/08/1955:5
Enrolled at Graduate School of Western Reserve in Cleveland, OH,
10/08/1959:10
Gregory, Curtis N.
Engaged to Leona Joan Frank, 09/04/1958:1
Receives degree from Houghton College (p), 06/11/1959:1
Gregory, Curtis Nelson
Wedding described, 07/02/1959:9
Gregory, Elsie M.
Elsie Wells beauty shop closed till further notice (ad), 12/20/1956:2
Elsie Wells Beauty Shop re-opening January 2nd (ad), 12/27/1956:8
Gregory, Esther Virginia Nelson
Daughter born, 02/24/1955:4
Gregory, Fannie S.
Widow of Bertie C. dies at age 81, 05/23/1957:7
Obituary, 05/23/1957:9
Gregory, Kenneth
Daughter born, 02/24/1955:4
Gregory, Ralph B.
Donald Pike collides with auto on Pearl St, 07/19/1956:8
Grenier, Lucien
Plymouth St couple married 25 years, 01/29/1959:4
Grenier, Yvonne
Engaged to Andrew C. Corsini, 09/12/1957:1
Engaged to Andrew Corsini, 10/10/1957:5
Files marriage intentions, 10/24/1957:5
Wedding described, 11/07/1957:5
Wed to Andrew C. Corsini, 11/07/1957:6
Griffin, Charles
Storm causes small fire at Griffin's milkhouse, 06/23/1955:9
Griffin, Irwin E.
Wed to Marlene Denton Tosetti, 02/12/1959:11
Griffin, William J.
Promoted to Yeoman 2nd Class at Atlantic City, NJ, 05/03/1956:11
Griffith, Andrew
Son born, 03/10/1955:4
Griffith, Andrew, Jr.
Son born, 08/06/1959:7
Griffith, Clark
Expects discharge soon from Holloman AFB, NM, 02/09/1956:9
Griffith, Glenn
Sears Roebuck and Co. donates equipment for MHS biology and
chemistry students (p), 10/10/1957:7
Freshman at Curry College in Milton, 10/09/1958:6
Attends Defiance College in Ohio, 12/31/1959:4
Griffith, Helen Betsy
Obituary, 03/28/1957:2
Widow of Orlando P. dies at age 82, 03/28/1957:8
Griffith, Horace
Plympton St couple married 40 years, 01/15/1959:1
Griffith, Janet Thomas
Daughter born, 12/26/1957:5
Griffith, Joanne Dawson
Son born, 03/10/1955:4
Griffith, Joanne Denson
Son born, 08/06/1959:7
Griffith, Marion Soule
Plympton St couple married 40 years, 01/15/1959:1
Griffith, Mrs Sherwood
Resides in Vacaville, CA, 07/14/1955:7
Griffith, Sherwood
Bomber crew commended for outstanding performance in Operation
Big Tent, 01/27/1955:1
Major makes surprise visit here, 09/06/1956:8
Griffith, Sherwood B.
Serves with Strategic Air Command in California, 08/28/1958:2
Griffith, Sherwood Bartlett, Jr.
Former resident dies in Vacaville, CA, 11/19/1959:6
Griffith, Virginia Y.
Order of Eastern Star installs officers (p), 04/16/1959:1
Griffith, Wayne
Daughter born, 12/26/1957:5
Griffith, Wayne A.
Wed to Janet L. Thomas, 07/18/1957:7
Enrolls in Franklin Technical Institute, 03/27/1958:1
Graduates from Franklin Academy (p), 06/18/1959:1
Griffith, Wayne, Jr.
Enrolls at University of New Hampshire, 09/22/1955:2
Griffith, William
Costa, Griffith, and Matheson in Lakeville wreck, 06/16/1955:9
Griffiths, Albert
Twin daughters born, 10/06/1955:7
Daughter born, 10/02/1958:11
Griffiths, Beverly Lockhart
Twin daughters born, 10/06/1955:7
Daughter born, 10/02/1958:11
Grillo, John L.
Completes course in electronic weapons (p), 08/11/1955:1
Grishey, Sandra F.
Wed to John F. Hogan, Jr., 04/30/1959:11
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Grishey, Sandra J.
Files marriage intentions, 04/16/1959:11
Wedding described, 04/30/1959:5
Grishey, Sandra Jean
Engaged to John F. Hogan, Jr., 10/23/1958:1
Griswold, Bertha E.
Obituary, 01/05/1956:8
Griswold, Charles
Fined $15 for drunkenness, 09/08/1955:8
Placed on probation for drunkenness, 05/31/1956:1
Griswold, Charles F.
Two-month sentenced suspended, 10/13/1955:7
Baby boy born on New Year's Day, 01/03/1957:1
Son born, 01/03/1957:5
Gets 30-day suspended sentence for drunkenness, 08/28/1958:4
Griswold, George
Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates (p),
05/09/1957:5
Griswold, Hazel Arlene
Obituary, 11/26/1959:2
Wife of Charles F., Sr. dies at age 55, 11/26/1959:5
Griswold, Janice E.
Files marriage intentions, 04/17/1958:7
Wed to Caspar A. Ruprecht, Jr., 04/24/1958:7
Griswold, Janice Mason
Baby boy born on New Year's Day, 01/03/1957:1
Son born, 01/03/1957:5
Griswold, Pat Louise Mattie
Son born, 05/02/1957:7
Griswold, Patricia
Injured in collision with Lunskis on Elm St, 07/21/1955:8
Griswold, Patricia A.
Griswold and Galfre in rear-end collision on Taunton St, 01/31/1957:2
Griswold, Patricia Mattie
Daughter born, 05/29/1958:9
Griswold, Patricia Powers
Son born, 06/20/1957:11
Daughter born, 10/09/1958:7
Griswold, Percy B.
Former resident dies of injuries, 07/03/1958:1
Griswold, Percy R.
Retires from Department of Public Works, buys house on Cape,
09/29/1955:5
Guilty of drunkenness, 06/14/1956:14
Fined $15 for drunkenness, 08/09/1956:8
Griswold, Robert
Daughter born, 05/29/1958:9
Griswold, Robert L.
Files marriage intentions, 04/14/1955:4
Wed to Patricia L. Mattie, 05/05/1955:6
Son born, 05/02/1957:7
Griswold, Samuel
Winner in national soap sculpture contest, 05/16/1957:1
Griswold, Willard
Son born, 06/20/1957:11
Daughter born, 10/09/1958:7
Grocers. see also Fish Markets; Garnier's Market; Harris' Market; H.T.
Cleverly & Son; Meat Markets; Sawicki's Market; Supermarkets
Hallock's Puritan Market, Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:4
Thomas Panesis, delicatessen, 34 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Cartoon boosts Middleboro business (i), 01/31/1957:6
Caswell Bros. employ William Caswell, 07/18/1957:11
New Caswell Bros. store going up next to old one (p), 01/09/1958:1
Thomas Brothers Groceries completed remodeled at ready to serve (ad),
09/11/1958:6
Melville Matthews closes business in South Middleboro, 03/19/1959:3
John Frank's store in Copeland Block about 50 years ago (p),
05/28/1959:12
Night time break-in at Twin Elms Market, thank-you note left,
08/27/1959:1
Harry Richmond going out of business (ad), 09/24/1959:2
Harry Richmond going to miss Middleboro (l), 10/01/1959:4
Grose, Cynthia Alexis
Daughter born, 01/31/1957:11
Son born, 12/03/1959:5
Grose, Dorene
4-H Flying Hooves Club assists with Cancer Crusade (p), 05/01/1958:5
Grose, Idella Bartlett
Widow of Herman D. dies at age 76, 09/01/1955:4
Obituary, 09/01/1955:8
Grose, James
Daughter born, 01/31/1957:11
Son born, 12/03/1959:5
Grosfan, Donald
Brockton man threatens local boys with German luger, 10/06/1955:6
Gross, Leon Harold, Sr.
Obituary, 04/02/1959:3
Dies at age 70, 04/02/1959:11
Gross, Leslie
Daughter born, 04/21/1955:6
Gross, Lillian Salley
Son born, 05/03/1956:7
Gross, Mary
Six-year-old has polio, 08/25/1955:1
Gross, Mildred Warren
Daughter born, 04/21/1955:6
Gross, Nancy J.
Wed to Richard L. Ekstrom, 08/21/1958:6
Gross, Nancy Jean
Engaged to Richard Lee Ekstrom (p), 07/03/1958:1
Gross, Robert
Son born, 05/03/1956:7
Gross, Robert L.
Assumes the principalship of the School Street School, 09/19/1957:2
Gross, Robert W.
Receives Master's degree in Education from Bridgewater State
Teachers' College, 06/09/1955:6
Named teaching principal at Washburn Unit, 07/19/1956:1
Appointed teaching principal at School Street School, 12/20/1956:1
Gross, Roberta
Wins first prize at playground doll show (p), 07/30/1959:1
Grossman, Marjorie
Former YMCA bookkeeper indicted on ten counts, 10/17/1957:1
Admits to charges, 10/24/1957:2
Former YMCA secretary gets probation, 11/07/1957:3
Grossman, Max I.
Tailor, 3 Rock St (ad), 10/17/1957:6
Collides with David Butler on Rock St, 11/14/1957:1
Ground Observer Corps. see Civil Defense
Grove Chapel. see Lakeville-Taunton Precinct Congregational Church
Grover, Harold C.
Handy and Freyermuth families burned out of home, 12/29/1955:1
Obituary, 06/19/1958:7
Gruber, Agnes Margaret
Obituary, 07/09/1959:5
Widow of Herbert C. dies at age 73, 07/09/1959:8
Guerin, Emma Carrie
Obituary, 03/01/1956:2
Widow of Maurice J. dies at age 70, 03/01/1956:5
Guerin, Henry
Son born, 10/04/1956:5
Guerin, Raymond C.
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 02/23/1956:1
Engaged to Ann Elizabeth Lawrence, 05/31/1956:1
Wed to Anne E. Lawrence, 07/05/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 07/12/1956:12
Is weekend warrior (p), 05/14/1959:12
Guerin, Shirley Melville
Son born, 10/04/1956:5
Guertin, Charles
Promoted by Army to superintendent of field maintenance in middle
and western NY, 08/04/1955:1
Guertin, Charles L., Jr.
Wins $50 for suggestion for safety device, 03/21/1957:9
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Guertin, Charles Oscar
East Carver man dies at age 77, 02/10/1955:6
Obituary, 02/10/1955:11
Guertin, Daniel
Art's Auto Sales now has big "M" (p), 12/01/1955:6
Son born, 09/13/1956:5, 09/20/1956:7
Guertin, Daniel R. see also Danny's Gulf Service Station
Quits police force, 05/05/1955:1
Withdraws resignation, 05/12/1955:1
Born to Daniel and Mary, 09/20/1956:7
Signs lease with Gulf Oil to operate new station on North Main St,
06/13/1957:8
Bruce and Brian Thayer get jail sentences for assaulting policeman,
09/18/1958:12
Local patrolman captures Wareham robbery trio (p), 12/11/1958:1
Patrolman felled by blow from unknown assailant (p), 03/12/1959:1
Judge steps outside to inspect accident scene, 08/20/1959:1
Resigns local police force to join Florida police (p), 10/15/1959:1
Guertin, Mary
Son born, 09/20/1956:7
Guertin, Mary Gerrior
Son born, 09/13/1956:5
Guertin, Yvonne Helene
Petition for name change to Yvonne Helene Massa, 10/06/1955:3
Guidaboni, Albert. see also Boston & Falmouth Express
Son born, 06/20/1957:11
Guidaboni, Anne M.
Wed to Ronald E. Tosi, 09/24/1959:6
Guidaboni, Colombo
Member of Producers' Dairy co-operative, 07/12/1956:9
Guidaboni, Donald
Daughter born, 11/15/1956:7
Guidaboni, Emma
Petition for administration of estate, 12/05/1957:5
Guidaboni, Fay Roberts
Son born, 06/20/1957:11
Guidaboni, Mary Eldridge
Daughter born, 11/15/1956:7
Guidaboni, Mauro
Dies at age 78, 07/14/1955:4
Obituary, 07/14/1955:4
Guidaboni, Mrs Cesar
Modern Cleansers & Dyers clerk (p), 03/31/1955:8
Guidaboni, Mrs Norman
Flora Clark School pupils gather to carol (p), 12/24/1959:1
Guidaboni, Norman
New polio case reported, 09/01/1955:1
Attends Boston University School of Fine and Applied Arts,
04/25/1957:1
Agent for Holton Reynolds LeBlanc band instruments (ad),
06/12/1958:13
Guidaboni, Norman Horace
Graduates from Boston University (p), 06/12/1958:1
Guidaboni, Richard
Employed at Boston & Falmouth Express (p), 02/17/1955:6
Guidaboni, Robert
MHS freshmen hoop squad (p), 03/22/1956:1
Guidoboni, Donald
Son born, 10/17/1957:8
Guidoboni, Elizabeth
Wed to William Cleary, Jr., 09/01/1955:4
Guidoboni, Emma
Widow of Didimo dies at age 85, 10/18/1956:3
Obituary, 10/18/1956:6
Guidoboni, Mary Eldridge
Son born, 10/17/1957:8
Guidoboni, Norman H.
Students present musical program, 06/26/1958:5
Guild, Albert
Assault case filed, 06/20/1957:7
Two local youths sentenced for break-ins at homes and at sewage plant,
10/31/1957:10
Guild, Albert E.
Wed to Leona May Goss, 07/03/1958:9
Arraigned in pole crash, 03/26/1959:6
Fined $75 for drunk driving, 04/09/1959:12
Guild, Albert, Jr.
Rear-ends car at junction of Rtes 44 and 28, 08/18/1955:7
Guild, Bernice
Foreclosure notice, 06/30/1955:6
Guild, Hattie F.
Obituary, 02/26/1959:4
Guild, Helen L.
Wed to Richard J. Frazier, 08/28/1958:8
Guild, Helen Louise
Wedding described (p), 09/04/1958:6
Guild, Karen
Requires eleven stiches after fall from fire escape, 04/07/1955:6
Guild, Lillian
Five generations live in Middleboro (p), 07/26/1956:1
Guilty of drunkenness, 08/06/1959:1
Guild, Mildred
Car collides with truck on Wood St, 09/04/1958:5
Guild, Mrs Albert
Guild and Gray assault cases filed, 06/20/1957:7
Guild, Mrs Herbert
Couple resides in Manchester, NH, 09/17/1959:7
Guild, Patricia A.
Files marriage intentions, 12/08/1955:7
Wed to Charles F. Thomas, 01/05/1956:5
Guild, Sandra
Wedding described (p), 06/19/1958:8
Wed to Herbert F. Ouellette, 06/19/1958:11
Guild, William C.
Foreclosure notice, 06/30/1955:6
Charge of non-support dismissed for lack of prosecution, 05/29/1958:1
Guild, William Frederick
Dies at age 88, 06/30/1955:5
Obituary, 06/30/1955:6
Guilford, Alice Haire
Daughter born, 11/03/1955:7
Guilford, Byron F.
Engaged to Beverly Ann Beckman (p), 11/26/1959:1
Guilford, Chester A.
Assault charge brought by Sweetburg dismissed, 11/06/1958:3
Guilford, David
MHS freshmen hoop squad (p), 03/22/1956:1
MHS Student Council plans YMCA Halloween dance (p), 10/30/1958:1
Elected by classmates to represent MHS at good government day (p),
03/12/1959:1
First Unitarian hosts baccalaureate for MHS seniors (p), 06/11/1959:1
Guilford, Donald
Cubs hold induction; trim tree at sanatorium (p), 12/24/1959:1
Guilford, Edward G.
Engaged to Elizabeth M. Lang, 05/30/1957:4
Files marriage intentions, 10/10/1957:8
Wed to Elizabeth M. Lang, 10/24/1957:5
Wedding described (p), 10/24/1957:10
Guilford, Frederick
Daughter born, 11/03/1955:7
Guilford, Ronald M.
Unhurt in crash at Forest and Frank St, 02/19/1959:9
Guimares, Ann
Silver M Society inducts nine students (p), 12/17/1959:1
Guimares, Anna Preti
Son born, 03/21/1957:8
Guimares, Ernest
Son born, 03/21/1957:8
Guimares, Ernest D.
Collides with Isobel Mannix on Harding St, 12/03/1959:13
Guimares, Ernest D., Jr.
Pleads nolo in reckless driving case, 12/24/1959:2
Guimares, Ernest, Jr.
Enlists in U.S. Air Force (p), 08/22/1957:8
Undergoes air police training, 11/21/1957:11
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Guimares, Jack
The Fireside under new management, Jack and Jo Guimares (ad),
09/11/1958:4
Guimares, Jo
The Fireside under new management, Jack and Jo Guimares (ad),
09/11/1958:4
Guimares, Josephine
Injured in crash at East Grove and Wood St, 02/12/1959:2
Gulf Service Station
Grand opening of Harry Marshall's service station, Main St, Lakeville
(ad), 11/17/1955:9
Cecil Blake, 33 Wareham St (p), 01/05/1956:6
Gummow, Catherine Jean Rogers
Daughter born, 07/24/1958:5
Gummow, Frederick A.
Engaged to Catherine Rogers, 03/14/1957:12
Files marriage intentions, 05/09/1957:7
Wedding described, 05/23/1957:2
Wed to Catherine J. Rogers, 05/23/1957:7
Gummow, Frederick Allen
Daughter born, 07/24/1958:5
Gunderson, Beverly Ann
Wed to Darryl J. Moffett, 03/07/1957:7
Gunnison, Lorraine Joan
Wed to George Denton, Jr., 10/24/1957:5
Gurney, Clarence M.
Issues warrant to collect $257,124.01 in real estate Lakeville taxes,
07/23/1959:4
Gurney, Edna Taylor
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Gurney, Leonard W.
Obituary, 02/09/1956:6
North Quincy man dies at age 76, 02/09/1956:7
Guzman, John
Files marriage intentions, 07/10/1958:5
Wed to Patricia Diak, 07/24/1958:5
Guzman, Juan G.
In court on morals charge, 06/19/1958:2
H
H.A. Greene Commercial Signs
Reasonable rates (ad), 08/11/1955:8
Haarala, Dolores Maki
Daughter born, 03/29/1956:5
Haarala, Ero
Daughter born, 03/29/1956:5
Haboush, Benjamin B.
Private 1st Class serves with 3rd Marines in Korea, 05/07/1959:8
Haboush, Beverly A.
Files marriage intentions, 04/12/1956:5
Wed to John S. Perry, 04/19/1956:7
Hachadoorian, Peter
Obituary, 12/12/1957:4
Hachery, Ellen
Charge of assault against Ronald Patterson dismissed, 08/28/1958:4
Hachey, George. see The Snack Shack
Hackett, Arleen
Former actresses now resides in Lakeville, 02/23/1956:1
Hackett, Arlene
Arlene Hackett Husted still retains her charm, 12/24/1959:1
Hackey, Elmer G.
Fine $125 for drunk driving, 01/20/1955:8
Hacking, John, Jr.
Local Guard unit organizes first reunion of wartime pals (p),
11/10/1955:1, 11/10/1955:12
Hadfield, Barbara Butler
Son born, 05/12/1955:4, 05/12/1955:6
Daughter born, 06/28/1956:3
Hadfield, Brent
Born to Richard and Barbara Butler, 05/12/1955:4, 05/12/1955:6
Hadfield, Mary Jones
Son born, 04/30/1959:11
Hadfield, Mrs Richard
Resides in Garden City, MI, 04/26/1956:10
Hadfield, Richard
Son born, 05/12/1955:4, 05/12/1955:6
Daughter born, 06/28/1956:3
Hadfield, Robert
Son born, 04/30/1959:11
Hadfield, Terri Lynn
Born to Richard and Barbara Butler, 06/28/1956:3
Hadsell, Charles
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
Hadsell, Donald
Engaged to Elaine Andrews, 12/25/1958:5
Wedding described, 01/08/1959:8
Wed to Elaine D. Andrews, 01/08/1959:11
Couple moves to Miller St, 03/05/1959:6
Daughter born, 04/16/1959:11
Hadsell, Donald E.
Collides with Halifax driver at North and East Main St, 09/04/1958:5
Pleads nolo for failure to get car inspected, 09/18/1958:3
Hadsell, Elaine Andrews
Daughter born, 04/16/1959:11
Hadsell, Emily
Celebrates 72nd birthday, brief bio, 06/30/1955:8
Hadsell, Geraldine
Guest of honor at bridal shower, 06/28/1956:2
Hadsell, Geraldine D.
Files marriage intentions, 06/21/1956:5
Engaged to James E. Denson, 07/05/1956:5
Hadsell, William
Blair and Gerrior presented with God and Country Awards (p),
02/07/1957:1
Hagar, Charles
Daughter born, 08/01/1957:5
Hagar, Joan Tabar
Daughter born, 08/01/1957:5
Hagar, Kenneth
Wed to Joan Hartley, 07/14/1955:4
Haggerty, Francis J.
Wedding described (p), 06/18/1959:9
Haggerty, Francis John
Engaged to Eileen Mary Perkins, 12/18/1958:12
Haines, Richard E.
Wed to Doris F. Zion, 04/25/1957:11
Hairdressers. see also Barbers; Otto's Hair Styles
Kay's Beauty Salon now open at 9 Station St (ad), 01/20/1955:5
Roberta's Beauty Shoppe, 50 Wareham St (ad), 02/10/1955:2
Pauline's Beauty Salon opening soon at 52 North Main St (ad),
06/23/1955:10
Gladys Robbins Reed opening Glad-El Beauty Shop at 348 Main St
(ad), 06/30/1955:9
Pauline's Beauty Salon, 52 North Main St (ad), 08/25/1955:7
Claire Geary joins Cecilia Hancock at Vogue Beauty Shop (ad),
11/10/1955:4
Frank Leighton sells North Main St building housing Mello's beauty
shop to Boston firm, 05/17/1956:1
North Main St block with Pauline Mello's shop purchased by Boston
company, 08/02/1956:1
Pauline's Beauty Salon opens at new location, 153 North Main St (ad),
09/13/1956:8
Debbie's Beauty Shop, 55 School St (ad), 10/04/1956:8
Elsie Wells beauty shop closed till further notice (ad), 12/20/1956:2
Elsie Wells Beauty Shop re-opening January 2nd (ad), 12/27/1956:8
Debbie's Beauty Shop now open Tuesday and Wednesday evenings by
appointment (ad), 08/22/1957:6
Helen's Beauty Shop employs Ann Begley, 08/22/1957:11
Carolann Glennon represents New Bedford in hair style show in Boston
(p), 01/30/1958:1
Bessie and Dimmie announce opening of the Twins Beauty Nook at 31
Pear St (ad), 01/30/1958:3
Ethel's Beauty Shoppe opening on Spruce St (ad), 08/28/1958:10
Ethel's Beauty Shoppe, Mrs Alden Wilbur proprietor (ad), 09/04/1958:6
Vogue Beauty Shoppe now at home of Cecilia Hancock on Main St,
Lakeville (ad), 10/02/1958:6
Jane's Everett Square Beauty Salon, open house (ad), 02/19/1959:8
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Haire, Chester
Son born, 07/18/1957:7
Haire, Chester, Jr.
Son born, 09/01/1955:4
Haire, Chester P., Jr.
Arrives in Germany for duty with 9th Infantry Division, 01/13/1955:8
Haire, David Rudolph
Born to Chester, Jr. and Patricia Converse, 09/01/1955:4
Haire, Patricia Converse
Son born, 09/01/1955:4, 07/18/1957:7
Halahan, John W.
John W. Halahan & Son, Halsil Products Co., 19 Jackson St (ad),
07/28/1955:16
Thomas Barlous new sales manager for Halsil Products Co.,
02/05/1959:6
Halahan, John W., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 04/14/1955:4
Wedding described, 04/21/1955:5
Wed to Marjorie Waugh, 04/21/1955:6
Halberg, Allen
YMCA program secretary has new series of activities planned for fall
(p), 10/02/1958:7
Halberg, Allen S.
New YMCA secretary, 09/25/1958:1
Wedding described, 01/22/1959:9
Camp director at Cap's Day Camp, 06/18/1959:5
Cap's Day Camp set to open on Wood's Pond (p), 06/25/1959:1
Hale, Allan M.
Leading citizens look over successful bid for new junior high school
bond issue (p), 01/13/1955:4
Lakeville, Raynham, and Middleboro Republican town committees
meet here (p), 11/10/1955:1
Flies group to Nantucket for a cup of coffee, 10/18/1956:14
Elected to Nat'l Association of Claimants' Compensation Attorneys,
10/25/1956:1
Youngster Shelagh Gordon gives impression of first flight,
12/06/1956:12
Elected secretary of Plymouth County Bar Association, 12/27/1956:1
Kiwanis Club installs officers for 1958 (p), 01/09/1958:6
Housing plan for elderly approved (p), 09/18/1958:1
Listed in Who's Who in the East, 09/17/1959:7
Elected vice-president of county bar association, 12/17/1959:1
Hale, Edward
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
Hale, E.L.
Honored by NY, NH & Hartford Railroad for 40 years of service,
09/22/1955:1
Hale, Greta
YMCA staffer accepts UNICEF donations (p), 11/07/1957:8
Wins art essay prize (p), 04/17/1958:11
The Little Theatre Group practices three one-act plays (p),
06/19/1958:12
Crowned high school Grid Queen (p), 11/27/1958:1
Accepted by Rhode Island School of Design (p), 03/19/1959:1
Tapped for membership in MHS Silver M Society (p), 03/26/1959:1
Hale, Greta Marquand
Enters Rhode Island School of Design, 09/24/1959:11
Hale, Jean
Engaged to David Andrews, 03/13/1958:3
Engaged to David B. Andrews, 04/10/1958:6
Files marriage intentions, 04/17/1958:7
Engaged to David Andrews, 04/17/1958:12
Hale, Jean R.
Engaged to David Burton Andrews (p), 08/22/1957:1
Wedding described (p), 04/24/1958:6
Wed to David B. Andrews, 3rd, 04/24/1958:7
Hale, Judy
MHS cheerleading efforts pay off in Thanksgiving grid battle (p),
12/04/1958:2
Hale, Sally N.
Fined $10 for drunkenness, 07/30/1959:7
Haley, Annette Bartlett
Daughter born, 05/15/1958:11
Haley, Charles
Couple moves to Raynham, 08/09/1956:2
Haley, Charles Edward
Cedarville man dies at age 74, 02/03/1955:4
Obituary, 02/03/1955:4
Haley, Herbert
Daughter born, 05/03/1956:6, 05/15/1958:11
Haley, Hiram
Trailer park permit denied, 09/11/1958:1
Haley, Hiram F., Jr.
Eight-room Wareham St house moved to Plymouth St (p), 08/14/1958:1
Haley, Mrs Hiram F., Jr.
Trailer home struck by lightning during severe storm, 07/17/1958:1
Haley, Susan Kaye
Born to Herbert and Annette Bartlett, 05/15/1958:11
Hall, Arthur F., Jr.
Conservator presents account of estate, 02/19/1959:10
Hall, Arthur S.
Lakeville, Raynham, and Middleboro Republican town committees
meet here (p), 11/10/1955:1
Hall, Barbara
Completes art museum course in Boston, 04/30/1959:5
Hall, Donald B.
Drafted into U.S. Army, 08/08/1957:7
Hall, Eleanor Munroe
Son born, 08/14/1958:8
Hall, Emily A.
Administrator presents account of estate, 06/16/1955:8
Hall, Fred
Bachelor's Ball Committee circa 1905 (p), 11/13/1958:12
Hall, George
Son born, 08/14/1958:8
Hall, Harold A.
Named to head local Business and Industrial Commission,
04/10/1958:1
Hall, Joyce
Lakeville record hop nets $180 for cancer fund drive (p), 08/07/1958:1
Hall, June
Opens nursery school at 19 Benton St (ad), 08/22/1957:2
Ten enrolled at nursery school, 09/18/1958:8
Tapped for membership in MHS Silver M Society (p), 03/26/1959:1
Accepted at Bridgewater State Teachers' College (p), 04/02/1959:1
Serves at cerebral palsy camp on Martha's Vineyard, 06/25/1959:1
Doing praiseworthy work at cerebral palsy camp (p), 07/23/1959:1
Gazette photo of Hall used in eastern edition of Farm Journal,
12/31/1959:1
Hall, Kathryn G.
Deputy director of civil defense protests plan to omit generator
purchase from town warrant (l), 01/29/1959:6
Resigns as civil defense deputy director (l), 04/23/1959:1
Hall, Lettie
Receives facial lacerations and bruises in fall, 04/28/1955:11
Hall, Mildred Amelia
Wife of Arthur S. dies at age 60, 07/28/1955:5
Obituary, 07/28/1955:8
Hall, Mrs Harold A.
Named chief welfare agent for Middleboro civil defense, 05/30/1957:1
Hall, William T.
Petition for probate of will, 01/17/1957:9
Hallett, Carlton F.
Family resides in the Canal Zone, 07/12/1956:7
Hallfelder, Mary Theresa Drumgool
Wed to William Francis Coughlan, 02/26/1959:5
Hallgren, Kenneth
Three-year-old wanders three miles from home, 05/09/1957:11
Hallgren, Robert
Permanent MHS ring design adopted (p), 06/18/1959:10
Halliday, Lucy E.
Resides in Newburyport, 04/10/1958:3
Obituary, 05/15/1958:11
Hallock, Jean C. Phillips
Daughter born, 06/06/1957:7
Hallock, Jean Phillips
Daughter born, 03/01/1956:5
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Hallock, Mrs Robert
Resides in East Ocean View, VA, 05/19/1955:7
Hallock, Robert
Seaman stationed in Virginia, 03/17/1955:9
Hallock, Robert E., Jr.
Daughter born, 03/01/1956:5, 06/06/1957:7
Hallock, Robert, Jr.
Discharged from U.S. Naval Reserve, 09/29/1955:6
Hallock, Warren S.
Saves life of woman trapped in burning car, 11/06/1958:1
Airman to receive medal for rescue of driver trapped in burning car,
09/10/1959:1
Hallock. Robert E.
Special election to fill vacant selectman's seat (p), 04/09/1959:1
Hallock's Puritan Market
Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:4
Halloween
Quiet in Middleboro, 11/03/1955:1
Brings out pranksters, 11/01/1956:1
Six juveniles admit to breaking Morrissey's window, 02/28/1957:3
Merchants act to prevent window damage, 10/10/1957:1
Horribles Parade highlight of Halloween celebration (p), 11/07/1957:1
Retail Merchants praise all who contributed to community observance,
11/07/1957:1
Streetlights still a target, 11/07/1957:1
YMCA staffer accepts UNICEF donations (p), 11/07/1957:8
Pumpkins on Town House cupola pre-Halloween prank (p),
10/23/1958:1
MHS Student Council plans YMCA Halloween dance (p), 10/30/1958:1
Youngsters trick or treat at Eagles Aerie (p), 11/06/1958:1
Pilgrim Fellowship youths clean windows at St. Luke's (p),
11/05/1959:1
Halsil Products Co.
John W. Halahan & Son, 19 Jackson St (ad), 07/28/1955:16
Thomas Barlous new sales manager for John Halahan's company,
02/05/1959:6
19 Jackson St (ad), 02/19/1959:11
Hamblin, John W.
Wed to Barbara L. Turner, 06/21/1956:5
Hambly, Charles
Skilled mechanic at Richmond Automotive Service (p), 12/01/1955:6
Hambly, Charles B.
Taunton St couple married 40 years, 10/25/1956:1
Petition for probate of will, 06/13/1957:6
Hambly, Charles Brown
Dies at age 63, 05/23/1957:7
Obituary, 05/23/1957:14
Hamelin, Francois A.
Foreclosure notice, 06/18/1959:2
Hamilton, Alberta Snow
Son born, 12/06/1956:5
Hamilton, Arlene Brooks
Daughter born, 09/18/1958:11
Hamilton, Barrington
Airman 3rd Class stationed at Wichita, KS, 12/06/1956:8
Stationed at Manhattan AFB, NY, 05/02/1957:7
Hamilton, Barry
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Hamilton, Harry
Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates (p),
05/09/1957:5
Hamilton, Nancy
Doing praiseworthy work at cerebral palsy camp (p), 07/23/1959:1
Hamilton, Norma
Wed to Frank Alvilhiera, 12/03/1959:8
Hamilton, Norma Ruth
Engaged to Frank B. Avilhiera, 07/25/1957:7
Hamilton, Richard
Daughter born, 09/18/1958:11
Hamilton, Richard Everett
Born to Walter and Alberta Snow, 12/06/1956:5
Hamilton, Richard Martin
Engaged to Arlene Ruth Brooks (p), 09/20/1956:1
Hamilton, Roger
Injured boy, Francis Goodwin, receives gifts from friends (p),
08/08/1957:1
Hamilton, Susan Arlene
Born to Richard and Arlene Brooks, 09/18/1958:11
Hamilton, Walter
Son born, 12/06/1956:5
Hamlin, Dick
Takes title in local blue fish tourney, 11/05/1959:4
Hamlin, Theodore C.
Meditation: Religion Does Make a Difference, 10/20/1955:7
Meditation: A Time for Decision, 12/08/1955:7
Family resides in Burbank, CA, 12/08/1955:12
Appointed chaplain at sanatorium, 02/09/1956:11
Meditation: What Difference Does It Make?" 02/16/1956:7
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Meditation: Let Us Re-examine What is Being Done for Our Young
People, 05/17/1956:2
Meditation: Let's Challenge Our Youth, 08/23/1956:8
Meditation: The Decision is Yours, 10/25/1956:7
Meditation: Is There Any Room? 12/20/1956:5
Meditation: The Unlocked Door, 03/07/1957:8
Meditation: Be Still, and Know That I Am God, 06/06/1957:8
Resigns from Lakeville ministry, going to Seekonk, 06/26/1958:3
Hammond, Bert
Local baseball team from 1905 (p), 09/24/1959:12
Hammond, Ethel Vaughan
North Carver woman dies in house fire, 12/01/1955:1
Widow of Arnold L. dies at age 82, 12/01/1955:5
Hammond, Florence
Employed at Daniel F. McNearney Insurance Agency (p),
10/09/1958:10
Hammond, Florence E.
Employed at Daniel F. McNearney Insurance Agency (p),
11/19/1959:10
Hammond, Florence G.
Files marriage intentions, 01/24/1957:5
Wed to Marcus S. Farrington, 01/31/1957:11
Hammond, Karen Jane
Born to Kenneth E., 09/25/1958:4
Hammond, Kenneth E.
Son born, 02/03/1955:5
Daughter born, 09/25/1958:4
Hammond, Kevin Earle
Born to Kenneth E., 02/03/1955:5
Hammond, Louis W.
Indicted by grand jury on charge of arson, 02/17/1955:1
Patrolman will be tried in Brockton court, 02/24/1955:1
Police Relief Association backs patrolman, 02/24/1955:1
Full report of trial to date (p), 03/03/1955:1
Acquitted of arson charge, jury out nearly 11 hours, 03/10/1955:1
Selectmen grant hearing on removal of patrolman, 03/17/1955:1
Requests hearing postponement, 03/24/1955:1
Patrolman fired by selectmen, 03/31/1955:1
Ouster hearing changes venue to Middleboro, 04/07/1955:1
Four witnesses rehash testimony at ouster hearing, 04/14/1955:1
Twenty witnesses heard in lengthy hearing, 04/21/1955:1
Hearing wraps up, findings within 30 days, 04/28/1955:1
Civil service upholds ouster of patrolman, 05/19/1955:1
Selectmen reveal cost of ouster, 06/02/1955:1
Second arrest follows secret indictment, 06/16/1955:1
Hires Quincy attorney Raymond Barrett, 07/07/1955:10
Witness' illness causes extension of arson case, 10/27/1955:1
Arson and larceny trial set for Monday, 02/16/1956:1
Arson trial begins, 02/23/1956:1
Acquitted of arson counts by jury, 03/01/1956:1
Additional arson and larceny charges dropped, 04/19/1956:1
Requests re-instatement to police force, 04/26/1956:1
Family moves to Hollywood Beach, FL, 07/12/1956:8
Hammond, Mary Rounseville
Long-time Middleboro teacher retires, 05/17/1956:12
Hammond, Myra A.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 04/12/1956:3
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Hammond, Ralph H.
Graduates from Taunton Vocational School, 06/19/1958:1
Completes automotive course at Fort Dix, NJ, 02/05/1959:9
Files marriage intentions, 09/17/1959:11
Wed to Janet Irene Benoit, 10/01/1959:7
Hammond, Ronda Lea
Files marriage intentions, 03/19/1959:7
Wed to Lance A. Petit, 04/09/1959:7
Hammond, Virginia
Uninjured in wreck, 08/22/1957:8
Hammond, Virginia Ann
Files marriage intentions, 08/13/1959:7
Wedding described (p), 08/20/1959:3
Wed to Russell L. Thomas, 08/20/1959:7
Hammond, Walter S.
Fined $35 for drunk driving, 05/07/1959:10
Hancock, Cecilia
Claire Geary joins Hancock at Vogue Beauty Shop (ad), 11/10/1955:4
Vogue Beauty Shoppe now at home of Cecilia Hancock on Main St,
Lakeville (ad), 10/02/1958:6
Hancock, Edward W.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 05/24/1956:13
Hancock, John
Employed in Newton, 03/20/1958:2
Hancox, Marjorie J.
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Hancox, Selby
On staff of Curtis Ford Sales (p), 08/25/1955:6
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Handcock, John S.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 08/16/1956:3
Handcock, Thelma
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 08/16/1956:3
Handel, Catherine Kean
Son born, 04/19/1956:7
Handel, Francis
Son born, 04/19/1956:7
Handicaps. see Disabilities
Handicrafts. see Art and Artists
Handy, Bruce
Muriel Fitzsimmon's pupils entertain sanatorium patients (p),
06/16/1955:1
West Side School pupils present The Littlest Shepherd (p),
12/29/1955:1
Handy, Dick
Sales rep with realtor Bob Ayotte (ad), 05/10/1956:7
Bob Ayotte and staff, ready to serve you (p), 01/09/1958:11
Handy, George
Family burned out of Lakeville home, 12/29/1955:1
Daughter born, 08/02/1956:3
Handy, George Melvin
Dies from injuries received when auto crashes stone post in Dighton,
12/06/1956:1
Dies at age 32, 12/06/1956:5
Handy, Karen Elizabeth
Born to George and Marion Angers, 08/02/1956:3
Handy, Marion Angers
Daughter born, 08/02/1956:3
Hanley, John C.
Obituary, 06/06/1957:5
Dies at age 81, 06/06/1957:7
Hanna, Julietta Fuentes
Wed to Hibbert Dauphinee, 09/11/1958:11
Hannah B. Griffith Shaw Home for the Aged
Ground broken for new addition (i), 09/05/1957:1
Construction of addition 70% complete (p), 01/09/1958:3
First in series of nursing homes to do X-rays, 03/06/1958:2
Infirmary wing now open (p), 08/21/1958:1
Madeline Davis takes fulltime position, 05/14/1959:14
Arabella McNeece retires from Shaw Home, 11/05/1959:1
Hannigan, Daniel J.
Petition for probate of will, 11/13/1958:9
Hannigan, Joseph
Obituary, 10/23/1958:6
Hannigan, Lawrence
Electrical plant conversion will provide more power (p), 12/13/1956:1
Hannon, Mrs Vincent
Resides in Lynn, 02/24/1955:10
Hanrahan, Clare L.
Appointed to fill vacant teaching position here, 04/12/1956:1
Teacher transferred from Washburn Unit to Junior High School,
07/19/1956:1
Hanscom, Carol
Graduates from Braintree High School, 06/09/1955:12
Hanson, Arthur
Four local Masonic Lodge members honored for service (p),
03/12/1959:1
Hanson, Arthur A.
New Masonic officers installed (p), 12/15/1955:2
Edwin Wilson installed as Mayflower Mason's Lodge Worshipful
Master (p), 09/17/1959:1
Hanson, Carolyn Elliott
Wed to Carl G. Kendall, 06/25/1959:6
Hanson, Carolyn L.
Wed to Carl G. Kendall, 07/02/1959:5
Hanson, Catherine Horan
Daughter born, 10/10/1957:8, 01/15/1959:11
Hanson, David
MHS freshmen hoop squad (p), 03/22/1956:1
First Unitarian hosts baccalaureate for MHS seniors (p), 06/11/1959:1
Begins studies at Bentley in Boston, 09/17/1959:2
Hanson, Ellen Alger
Son born, 10/20/1955:7
Hanson, Elwin
Son born, 10/20/1955:7
Hanson, Everett
Winners of first annual YMCA Sunday School Basketball League (p),
04/23/1959:1
Hanson, Fred
Serves with Military Police Reserve, 05/09/1957:4
Member of Taunton Unit of M.P. Reserves, 07/11/1957:7
Hanson, Frederick
Reservist receives discharge, 11/14/1957:1
Killed in motorcycle crash on Sumner St (p), 04/17/1958:1
Dies at age 22, 04/17/1958:7
Hanson, John
Daughter born, 06/11/1959:11
Hanson, John E.
Wed to Lorraine A. Boutilier, 12/11/1958:7
Hanson, Kenneth
Son born, 12/18/1958:7
Hanson, Melvin
Daughter born, 10/10/1957:8, 01/15/1959:11
Hanson, Melvin R.
Engaged to Catherine Horan, 12/15/1955:12
Files marriage intentions, 01/05/1956:5
Wedding described, 01/12/1956:6
Wed to Catherine Horan, 01/19/1956:5
Hanson, Mrs Kenneth
Resides in Columbus, OH, 12/06/1956:5
Hanson, Rexa Golden
Son born, 12/18/1958:7
Hanson, Ruth Jenkins
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Hanson, Ruth P.
Wed to Reginald W. Drake, 03/06/1958:7
Haracz, Albert
Newly elected Eagles officers (p), 06/07/1956:1
Haracz, David
Scouts build monkey bridge at Camp Norse (p), 05/29/1958:6
Harding, Annette E.
Wed to Francis Mattos, 04/24/1958:7
Hardware and Hardware Stores. see Building Materials
Hardy, Irving R.
Couple enjoys extended European tour, 09/18/1958:2
Couple returns from European trip, 11/27/1958:1
Named professor emeritus at Tufts College, 12/11/1958:1
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Hardy, Irving R. continued
Couple tells of European trip at meeting of Historical Society,
02/05/1959:1
Elected to Board of Trustees at Tufts University (p), 06/25/1959:1
Hardy, Raymond D.
Ends 15 years with National Guard, 02/16/1956:1
Local National Guard Battery Commander honored (p), 03/01/1956:1
Hardy, Ruth
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Hardy, Stephen P., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 09/17/1959:11
Wedding described (p), 10/01/1959:5
Wed to Jean S. Murdock, 10/01/1959:7
Hardy, Stephen Page, Jr.
Engaged to Jean Stuart Murdock, 12/18/1958:8
Hargraves, Audrey Ferris
Daughter born, 02/13/1958:11
Hargraves, Donald Shumway
Dies at age 63, 08/02/1956:3
Obituary, 08/02/1956:6
Petition for probate of will, 08/23/1956:9
Hargraves, Harry N.
Notice of tax taking, 05/26/1955:11
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 05/24/1956:13, 07/17/1958:3
Hargraves, James
Daughter born, 02/13/1958:11
Haring, Henry Abner
Wed to Cora Cronin, 10/15/1959:2
Harju, Christine Silvia
Son born, 06/09/1955:6, 07/30/1959:5
Harju, Eino
Son born, 06/09/1955:6
Harju, Eino V.
Son born, 07/30/1959:5
Harju, Katri
Petition for administration of estate, 05/07/1959:9
Harju, Katrie
Obituary, 03/26/1959:2
Widow of William V. dies at age 72, 03/26/1959:11
Harju, Lillian Langeuin
Son born, 07/16/1959:8
Harju, Wilho
Son born, 07/16/1959:8
Harju, William Verne
Obituary, 01/12/1956:5
West Carver man dies at age 69, 01/12/1956:7
Petition for administration of estate, 02/16/1956:2
Harleson, Ricardia D.
Engaged to Robert K. Wilson, 08/16/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 08/16/1956:5
Wedding described, 08/23/1956:4
Wed to Robert L. Wilson, 08/23/1956:8
Harlow, Adnah H.
New sheriff of Plymouth County (p), 10/13/1955:1
Sworn in as sheriff of Plymouth County (p), 10/20/1955:1
Lakeville, Raynham, and Middleboro Republican town committees
meet here (p), 11/10/1955:1
Masons hold housewarming, 12/01/1955:3
New Masonic officers installed (p), 12/15/1955:2
Couple stranded by blizzard, 03/22/1956:1
Resigns from Middleboro Housing Authority, 03/29/1956:4
Three hundred attend testimonial dinner, 06/21/1956:1
Announces candidacy on Republican primary ticket (p), 06/28/1956:1
Sheriff comments on recent article by Richard Tonis, 08/09/1956:1
Interviewed on candidacy (p), 09/13/1956:1
For Plymouth County sheriff (ad), 09/13/1956:8
James Kennedy receives veteran's medal from Masons (p),
04/18/1957:4
Past Master of Mayflower Lodge of Masons (p), 06/06/1957:2
1924 Hi Y Club (p), 10/01/1959:8
Guest on League of Women Voters radio broadcast, 10/29/1959:6
Harlow, Alice
Petition to confirm title to land, 02/27/1958:6
Harlow, Alice Cole
To teach Grade 3 in Carver, 04/10/1958:2
Harlow, Anne Butland
Daughter born, 08/18/1955:4
Harlow, Barbara E.
Injured in Rte 28 mishap, 10/25/1956:8
Harlow, Darragh
MHS freshmen hoop squad (p), 03/22/1956:1
To major in physical education at University of Bridgeport (p),
05/07/1959:1
Harlow, Esther
Hospitalized after hitting tree on Everett St, 10/27/1955:7
Harlow, Esther Adelaide
Obituary, 02/14/1957:3
Wife of Franklin S. dies at age 67, 02/14/1957:8
Harlow, E.W.
E.W. Harlow & Sons, builders (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Harlow, Franklin. see also Middleboro Office Supply, Inc.
Hospitalized after hitting tree on Everett St, 10/27/1955:7
Resigns from Finance Committee, 06/05/1958:1
Harlow, Franklin G.
Appointed to fill post of town treasurer and tax collector, 05/29/1958:1
Town treasurer/tax collector announces office hours (ad),
06/12/1958:11
Announces candidacy for treasurer/collector (p), 11/06/1958:1
For town treasurer/collector (ad) (p), 01/01/1959:2
Profile of candidate for treasurer/collector (p), 01/15/1959:6
Thanks voters (ad), 01/22/1959:2
Harlow, George
Old barn on Jenks estate razed, 09/22/1955:1
Petition to confirm title to land, 02/27/1958:6
Harlow, Hannah Jackson
Trustees present account of estate, 12/10/1959:2
Harlow, Mrs George
Girl Scout Council reports successful season (p), 01/23/1958:2
Harlow, Mrs Walter
Resides in Tilton, NH, 09/01/1955:3
Harlow, Woodrow
Daughter born, 08/18/1955:4
Harmon, Alton E.
Lightning fires basement home on Plymouth St, 10/29/1959:1
Harnden, Minnie J.
Foreclosure notice, 04/07/1955:5
Harnden, Minnie Josephine
Obituary, 05/12/1955:3
Widow of Charles E. dies at age 83, 05/12/1955:6
Harnden, Robert P.
Notice of unpaid taxes, 03/10/1955:9
Foreclosure notice, 04/07/1955:5
Harnist, Jean Dodenhoff
Daughter born, 09/29/1955:7
Harnist, John
Daughter born, 09/29/1955:7
Milk truck driver spills load on Plymouth St, 08/23/1956:3
Harriman, Frederick
Waltham man dies at age 85, 11/20/1958:7
Harriman, Ruth F. Hathaway
Files marriage intentions, 09/18/1958:11
Harrington, Catherine M.
Notice of unpaid taxes, 03/10/1955:9
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Harrington, Elizabeth A.
Obituary, 08/02/1956:2
Dies at age 80, 08/02/1956:3
Harrington, Frank
Car skid on Rte 28 sends former resident to the hospital, 03/10/1955:1
MHS 1905 basketball squad (p), 03/27/1958:8
Union Band at first barn dance 50 years ago (p), 09/17/1959:12
Harrington, John
Members of Improved Order of Red Men pictured at Lakeside Park
about 50 years ago (p), 06/11/1959:12
Harrington, Lois
Wedding described, 03/22/1956:10
Wed to Robert B. Murphy, 03/29/1956:5
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Harrington, Marjorie
Resides in Washington, DC, 05/05/1955:7
Harris, Arthur
Enrolls at Bryant College, Providence, 09/08/1955:6
Completes studies at University of New Mexico, 03/06/1958:3
Harris, Arthur E.
Graduates from Franklin Technical Institute, 06/20/1957:1
Training at Fort Dix, NJ (p), 05/07/1959:1
To report for duty at Fort Gordon, GA, 06/11/1959:8
Harris, Charles
Obituary, 02/17/1955:9
Harris, Clarence
Inquisitive skunk traps nose in jar (p), 09/26/1957:1
Harris, David
Group catches 16 fish prior to arrival of fishing fleet, 07/11/1957:1
Plenty for fish chowder, 07/18/1957:1
Enlists in U.S. Air Force, 10/30/1958:5
Harris, David L.
Completes Air Force basic training (p), 12/25/1958:10
Harris, Dorothy White
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Harris, Edward
Twin daughters born, 02/10/1955:6
Harris, Edward J. see also Harris' Market
Fined $5 for drunkenness, 06/30/1955:5
Car struck by state sanding truck on Center St, 12/15/1955:13
Harris, Eleanor L.
Engaged to John B. Dennett (p), 02/06/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 01/29/1959:11
Wed to Jimmie J. Godwin, 02/05/1959:11
Harris, Elsie
Fined $5 for drunkenness, 03/03/1955:8
Harris, Euna Leonard
Twin daughters born, 02/10/1955:6
Harris, Frank
Serves with Military Police Reserve, 05/09/1957:4
Member of Taunton Unit of M.P. Reserves, 07/11/1957:7
Reservist receives discharge, 11/14/1957:1
Harris, Frank A.
Cotuit driver rear-ends school bus on Wareham St, 01/10/1957:8
Harris, Frank E.
Otis AFB ambulance hits Harris' car at Rtes 44 and 28, 07/19/1956:1
Harris, Frank E., Jr.
Daniel Ducey, Jr. and Frank Harris, Jr. collide at Four Corners,
01/03/1957:7
Engaged to Norma F. Rubeski (p), 02/14/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 11/28/1957:5
Wed to Norma F. Rubeski, 12/05/1957:6
Wedding described (p), 12/05/1957:6
Son born, 02/26/1959:5
Harris, Fred
Employed at Atwood-Costello, Inc. (p), 10/20/1955:4
Harris, George
Fined $5 for drunkenness, 03/03/1955:8
Fined $10 for drunkenness, 08/04/1955:9
Harris, Joel
Son born, 01/01/1959:5
Harris, Joel N.
Engaged to Sallie A. Fickert (p), 12/26/1957:1
Wed to Sallie A. Fickert, 05/15/1958:11
Harris, Joel Nathan
Wedding described, 05/15/1958:6
Harris, Norma Rubeski
Son born, 02/26/1959:5
Harris, Paul
Group catches 16 fish prior to arrival of fishing fleet, 07/11/1957:1
Plenty for fish chowder (p), 07/18/1957:1
Harris, Percy George Finley
Obituary, 12/06/1956:2
Dies at age 88, 12/06/1956:5
Harris, Robert
Corporal enroute to Fort Devens, 01/06/1955:4
Harris, Roberta
Engaged to Frederick Samuel Eaton, Jr. (p), 08/09/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 10/18/1956:3
Wedding described (p), 10/25/1956:2
Wed to Frederick S. Eaton, Jr., 10/25/1956:7
Harris, Roger D.
No injuries in Christmas Day mishap on Wood St, 12/29/1955:8
Engaged to Linda M. Ivers, 11/14/1957:1
Harris, Sallie Fickert
Son born, 01/01/1959:5
Harris, Stanley B.
Returns from Korea, stationed at Westover AFB, 05/16/1957:2
Harris, Ted
Attendant at Marion's Laundromat (p), 12/27/1956:7
Employed at Marion's Laundromat (p), 11/27/1958:7
Harris, Verna Jean
Receives stenographic diploma from The Campbell School, New
Bedford (p), 08/25/1955:1
Harris' Market
454 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Local store grows in popularity, 03/31/1955:8
All you need for a picnic, 07/07/1955:6
Known for friendly spirit (p), 10/20/1955:4
Open extra hours for your convenience, 01/05/1956:6
Quality food at fair prices (p), 04/19/1956:10
Friendly service and free delivery, 07/12/1956:9
Shop easily, 10/04/1956:10
Shopping is convenient (p), 12/27/1956:7
Where shopping is convenient (p), 05/02/1957:10
Free daily delivery, 08/08/1957:10
Shopping convenient (p), 10/31/1957:14
Free delivery daily from well-stocked shelves, 01/30/1958:8
Shopping is convenient (p), 06/19/1958:10
Free delivery daily from well-stocked shelves, 08/14/1958:3
Free delivery from well-stocked shelves, 12/04/1958:9
Where shopping is convenient (p), 02/05/1959:10
Shopping is fun and easy (p), 06/25/1959:10
Be economical, shop at Harris,' 10/22/1959:10
Harrison, Bart
For second year Harrison and Thomas take doubles tennis title,
09/11/1958:1
Harrison, Bartlett K.
Homestead Rd home ransacked, 11/26/1959:1
Harrison, John
Bates basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1
Harrison, Naomi Mendall
Private art classes, 24 Rock St (ad), 10/06/1955:6
Harrison, Paul
Son born, 03/28/1957:8
Harrison, Paul J.
Winners of first annual YMCA Sunday School Basketball League (p),
04/23/1959:1
Harrison, Winona Tessier
Son born, 03/28/1957:8
Hart, George Stephen
Obituary, 12/27/1956:2
Dies at age 56, 12/27/1956:5
Hart, John C.
Notice of tax taking, 05/26/1955:11
Hart, Tom
Winner of Eagles-sponsored truck rodeo (p), 11/05/1959:1
Harthorne (Mr)
MHS 1912 baseball team that beat Brockton in no-hit, no-run game (p),
07/10/1958:10
Hartig, Curtis Winslow
Born to Stuart, 04/23/1959:4
Hartig, Kent
Born to Stuart and Patricia Hathaway, 07/07/1955:5
Hartig, Patricia Hathaway
Son born, 07/07/1955:5
Hartig, Stuart
Son born, 07/07/1955:5, 04/23/1959:4
Hartigan, Walter F.
Unconscious man rescued from burning auto, 12/08/1955:1
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Hartley, Gail Braley
Daughter born, 08/06/1959:7
Hartley, George
Son born, 07/04/1957:5, 08/06/1959:7
Hartley, George E.
Wed to Helen V. Blakeman, 02/28/1957:8
Hartley, Helen Blakeman
Son born, 07/04/1957:5, 08/06/1959:7
Hartley, Joan
Wed to Kenneth Hagar, 07/14/1955:4
Hartley, John
Son born, 03/19/1959:7
Hartley, John J.
Engaged to Julia A. Blanchard (p), 05/30/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/13/1957:7
Wedding described, 06/27/1957:5
Wed to Julia A. Blanchard, 06/27/1957:7
Hartley, Julia A.
Graduates from University of Massachusetts, 11/13/1958:1
Hartley, Julia Blanchard
Receives degree from University of Massachusetts, 09/04/1958:8
Son born, 03/19/1959:7
Hartley, Merton, Jr.
Daughter born, 08/06/1959:7
Hartley, Robert G.
Leaves for Army induction, 04/14/1955:1
Hartling, Alfred P.
Brockton driver skids into Hartling on East Grove St, 04/30/1959:2
Hartling, Mary
Nova Scotia native 92 years old, 11/24/1955:1
Hartling, Mary Ellen
Obituary, 08/30/1956:2
Widow of Alfred I. dies at age 92, 08/30/1956:6
Hartling, Pearl Buck
Son born, 02/16/1956:7
Hartling, Rennels
Son born, 02/16/1956:7
Hartling, Robert F.
Couple sells Miller St home to Orrin Swift, moves to Seekonk,
07/14/1955:3
Hartly, George E.
Escapes injury when car skids and tips on Old Center St, 02/02/1956:6
Harvewood, Leontine
Both witness and defendant in malicious mischief case, 03/13/1958:4
Charged with adultery, 03/13/1958:4
Harvey, Arthur
Employed in New London, CT, 09/19/1957:12
Harvey, Wordsworth Harrison
Obituary, 10/04/1956:2
Dies at age 78, 10/04/1956:5
Was member of Rock Village Church, 10/04/1956:8
Harvie, Leda R.
Obituary, 05/09/1957:8
Hashem, Arthur
Son born, 11/28/1957:5
Hashem, Jane Casey
Son born, 11/28/1957:5
Haskell, Alphonse
Son born, 12/03/1959:5
Haskell, Dorothy E.
Foreclosure notice, 02/09/1956:7
Haskell, Douglas
Flora Clark School pupils gather to carol (p), 12/24/1959:1
Haskell, Edward P.
Loses control of car at Smith and Miller St, 06/11/1959:6
Haskell, Eleanor L.
Wed to John L. Keane, 06/06/1957:7
Haskell, Ethelyn Guy
Son born, 12/03/1959:5
Haskell, Goldie Elizabeth
Obituary, 12/01/1955:4
Wife of Walter E. dies at age 56, 12/01/1955:5
Haskell, Gordon
Couple married ten years, 09/06/1956:8
Arch St couple married eleven years, 09/05/1957:7
Mitchell Club champions of the Cape Cod League (p), 03/05/1959:4
Haskell, Henry P.
Foreclosure notice, 02/09/1956:7
Haskell, Walter E.
Dies at age 84, 06/09/1955:6
Obituary, 06/09/1955:11
Haskell, Walter E., Jr.
Petition for probate of will, 08/27/1959:11
Haskell, Walter Everett, Jr.
Obituary, 04/02/1959:8
Dies at age 61, 04/02/1959:11
Haskins, Frederick
Son born, 05/05/1955:6
Haskins, James O.
Notice of tax taking, 05/26/1955:11
Haskins, Jennie
Local W.K. Club celebrates 40th anniversary (p), 02/05/1959:2
Haskins, John S.
Daughter born, 04/11/1957:8
Haskins, Julius C.
Notice of tax taking, 05/26/1955:11
Haskins, Lester
Resides in Bay Shore Gardens, FL, 04/03/1958:7
Haskins, Lester W.
Enjoys winters in Florida (p), 03/20/1958:2
Haskins, Lorenzo Herbert
Dies at age 74, 01/10/1957:5
Obituary, 01/10/1957:9
Haskins, Lucy P.
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Haskins, Lucy Pierce
Obituary, 03/28/1957:5
Dies at age 78, 03/28/1957:8
Haskins, Phyllis Dwyer
Son born, 05/05/1955:6
Haskins, Ralph
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten, 06/12/1958:6
Haskins, Virginia Anthony
Daughter born, 04/11/1957:8
Hastings, Louise Ann
Obituary, 02/03/1955:10
Hastings, Orlando Burr
Obituary, 07/19/1956:8
Hatch, Clifford R.
Best Floor Co., Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Hatch, George E.
Celebrates 96th birthday, biography, 11/10/1955:1
Hatch, George Edward
Obituary, 12/08/1955:4
Dies at age 96, 12/08/1955:7
Hatch, John Warren
Engaged to Martha Jane Johnston, 09/12/1957:2
Hatch, Kenneth A.
Discharged from armed forces, 03/03/1955:10
Parked car struck by Kenneth Furmanick on Pleasant St, 11/12/1959:1
Hatch, Nancy Ruhmpohl
Son born, 09/20/1956:5
Hatch, Pauline Larder
Daughter born, 01/19/1956:5
Hatch, Robert
Daughter born, 01/19/1956:5
Hatch, Wilbur
Son born, 09/20/1956:5
Hatfield, Barbara Butler
Daughter born, 10/03/1957:8
Hatfield, Richard
Daughter born, 10/03/1957:8
Hathaway, G. Louis
Receives tropical fruit from Priscilla Derrick in Hawaii, 12/27/1956:4
Hathaway, George
MHS 1905 basketball squad (p), 03/27/1958:8
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Hathaway, John
Son born, 03/21/1957:8
Hathaway, Joseph Edward
Obituary, 08/11/1955:1
Hathaway, Martha Trap
Daughter born, 02/14/1957:8
Hathaway, Mrs Ralph
President of Emblem Club (p), 03/27/1958:11
Emblem Club holds installation of officers (p), 04/09/1959:1
Hathaway, Patricia
To attend Sturdy Memorial School of Nursing, Attleboro (p),
04/30/1959:1
Hathaway, Ralph
Named head of Middleboro Retail Merchants Association,
03/13/1958:1
Shurtleff Hardware basketball team to play in state semi-pro tourney
(p), 02/19/1959:7
Hathaway, Ralph L.
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Hathaway, Robert
Wed to Martha M. Trop, 07/12/1956:7
Daughter born, 02/14/1957:8
Hathaway, Ruth
Employed at Gas & Electric Department, 04/28/1955:9
Hathaway, Virginia Gill
Son born, 03/21/1957:8
Haukos, Ardis N.
Wedding described, 12/19/1957:13
Hausman, Edna Chase
Dies in California, 05/30/1957:4
Hawkes, George Bradley
North Carver man dies at age 81, 12/22/1955:7
Obituary, 12/22/1955:12
Hawkesworth, Lionel
Returns from three years of duty in Japan, 11/17/1955:9
Assigned to office of Army Attache in Rome, Italy, 12/11/1958:10
Hawthorne, Esther M.
Moves from Provincetown to Lakeville, 06/19/1958:10
Hawthorne, Roger
Named executive director of Stetson Law Center Foundation in Florida,
05/29/1958:1
1924 Hi Y Club (p), 10/01/1959:8
Hayden, Edward J.
State engineer retires after 40 years of service, 07/02/1959:1
Hayden, Edwin
Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates (p),
05/09/1957:5
Hayden, Joseph
Couple married 49 years, 06/21/1956:8
Hayden, Joseph P.
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Hayden, Minnie T. Eddy
Wed to Howard W. Phillips, 01/03/1957:5
Hayden, Norman
Daughter born, 12/06/1956:5
Hayden, Robert S.
Wed to Elizabeth A. Allen, 02/03/1955:4
Hayden, Yoshiko Obayshi
Daughter born, 12/06/1956:5
Hayes, Arlene
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Hayes, Arline
Engaged to Gerald Frances Houlihan (p), 02/28/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 05/09/1957:7
Wed to Gerald F. Houlihan, 05/16/1957:5
Hayes, Grace E.
Foreclosure notice, 02/09/1956:5
Hayes, John
Daughter born, 01/20/1955:7
Son born, 02/21/1957:7
Hayes, Lucille Duval
Daughter born, 01/20/1955:7
Son born, 02/21/1957:7
Hayes, Phyllis G.
Files marriage intentions, 06/27/1957:7
Hayman, Walter
Dies in Milltown, NH, 09/20/1956:7
Haynes, Clinton
Daughter born, 01/22/1959:11
Haynes, Clinton A.
Files marriage intentions, 04/24/1958:7
Wed to Fastina, A. Fernandes, 05/01/1958:7
Haynes, Dorothy M.
Wedding described, 10/24/1957:9
Haynes, Fastina Fernandes
Daughter born, 01/22/1959:11
Haynes, Nakomis M.
Wed to Leo Wilson, 02/23/1956:10
Haynes, Naomi M.
Wed to Nasir-ud Din Mahmud, 05/09/1957:7
Haynes, Shirley Dawson
Daughter born, 08/08/1957:5
Haynes, Squanto
Files marriage intentions, 08/30/1956:6
Wed to Shirley Dawson, 09/20/1956:5
Daughter born, 08/08/1957:5
Haynes, Tispsquantum W.
Reckless and drunk driving and drunkenness case headed to Superior
Court, 10/23/1958:6
Hayward, Beatrice
Old Hose House, antiques and used furniture, 38 Oak St (ad),
02/27/1958:2
Hayward, Beatrice L.
Hayward Funeral Home, corner of Oak and High St (ad), 01/06/1955:4
Hayward, Clarence H.
Hayward Funeral Home, corner of Oak and High St (ad), 01/06/1955:4
Explains ambulance service situation (l), 03/15/1956:12
Town workers praised by selectmen for work at Whitney fire,
11/01/1956:8
Named assistant administrative officer for civil defense, 02/07/1957:1
New ambulance rate explained, 03/28/1957:1
Named secretary of MA Ambulance Owners and Operators
Association, 09/19/1957:7
Kiwanis Club installs officers for 1958 (p), 01/09/1958:6
Selectmen delay action on ambulance contract, 03/20/1958:1
Ambulance reports lists 242 calls, 07/10/1958:1
Ambulance units meet here (p), 09/11/1958:7
Meets with selectmen about ambulance contract, 12/25/1958:1
Explains ambulance plain, 01/01/1959:1
Ambulance delivery of blood donation saves life of Canton woman,
09/03/1959:1
Hayward, Clifford A.
Foreclosure notice, 11/22/1956:6
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 01/17/1957:6
Hayward, Gordon E.
Files marriage intentions, 03/17/1955:4
Wed to Rita Jane Bently, 03/31/1955:6
Hayward, H. John
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Daughter born, 02/27/1958:5, 02/27/1958:9
Hayward, Mrs H. John
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Hayward, Pamela Jones
Daughter born, 02/27/1958:5, 02/27/1958:9
Hayward, William Henry
Dies at age 71, 02/16/1956:7
Obituary, 02/16/1956:12
Hayward Funeral Home
Clarence and Beatrice Hayward, corner of Oak and High St (ad),
01/06/1955:4
Hazard, "Hap"
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
H.C. Shaw & Son
Poultry truck skids on fresh oil, 06/04/1959:5
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H.E. Dodge Sawmill
Prepare now for spring building, 02/03/1955:6
Lumber for outdoor areas (p), 04/28/1955:10
Carries completes lumber stock (p), 09/29/1955:4
Quality lumber at low cost, 12/15/1955:9
Carries fine lumber, 04/05/1956:7
Has materials for your outdoor recreation area (p), 05/31/1956:6
Hemlock timber among best buys, 10/18/1956:10
Bring your lumber needs to Dodge (p), 01/17/1957:9
For economy's sake, buy here (p), 05/23/1957:10
Carries fine lumber, 07/11/1957:7
All-in-one picnic tables (p), 08/22/1957:14
Carries fine lumber, 01/16/1958:8
For economy's sake, buy at Dodge's (p), 02/27/1958:8
Quality lumber at low cost, 07/03/1958:8, 09/11/1958:10
Carries complete lumber stock (p), 01/08/1959:9
Has everything for your building needs, 05/21/1959:10
Selling native lumber (p), 07/30/1959:8
Pair of youths charged with destruction of property, 11/12/1959:1
New equipment for boxes and mouldings, 11/26/1959:6
Head, Priscilla D.
Files marriage intentions, 08/22/1957:3
Wed to James F. Westgate, 09/12/1957:7
Headstrom, Richard
MHS teacher to write article for Encyclopedia Britannica, 07/14/1955:1
Director of wildlife management at Daniels School of Forestry in
summer, 06/14/1956:1
MHS science resigns, to teach in Canton, 08/16/1956:1
Appointed Director of Education at Daniels School of Forestry,
Rutland, 08/16/1956:9
MHS biology teacher resigns, 08/30/1956:1
Couple moves from Lakeville to Middleboro, 03/06/1958:3
Headstrom, Ruth
Bob Ayotte and staff, ready to serve you (p), 01/09/1958:11
Healey, Frederick
Wed to Shirley Newton, 10/06/1955:7
Healey, Frederick J.
Appointed temporary substitute mail carrier, 06/28/1956:6
Healey, Frederick James
Daughter born, 01/09/1958:8
Healey, Marilyn
Stolen car found undamaged in woods, 02/26/1959:1
Healey, Shirley
Eagles Auxiliary degree team officers (p), 04/19/1956:11
Healey, Shirley Newton
Daughter born, 01/09/1958:8
Health Board. see Middleboro - Board of Health
Healthcare. see Medical Care
Healy, Frederick J.
Post Office drivers earn safety awards (p), 09/25/1958:1
Healy, Gordon R.
Named Navy Recruiter (p), 01/09/1958:11
Promoted to Warrant Machinist (p), 07/03/1958:1
Healy, James
Wedding described (p), 09/29/1955:6
Hearn, Carol
Attends Northeastern University, 01/05/1956:2
Hearn, Patricia
Class of 1955 honor student (p), 03/10/1955:1
Receives scholarship to Northeastern University, 07/28/1955:1
Awarded $500 scholarship at Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover,
05/23/1957:3
Heart Disease. see American Heart Association
Heath, Albert M.
Named chair of Democratic town committee, 05/17/1956:1
Appointed state member of Middleboro Housing Authority,
05/09/1957:4
And daughter Mrs Hilliard Huggins aid March of Dimes (p),
07/09/1959:1
Heath, Alexander
Candidates of old (p), 01/02/1958:8
Heath, Barbara Keyes
Son born, 01/08/1959:11
Heath, Joseph T.
Sanatorium probe leads to gaming arrest, 02/13/1958:2
Heath, Paul
Middleboro Band pictured on Nickerson St about 1905 (ad),
08/28/1958:12
Heath, Richard
Son born, 01/08/1959:11
Heath, Richard T.
Wedding described, 04/11/1957:6
Wed to Barbara Keyes, 04/11/1957:8
Heath, Thomas
Gives illustrated talk on his ten years in India, 11/01/1956:14
Heath, Thomas L.
Fined $45 in wake of accident, 08/22/1957:8
Heath, William B.
Obituary, 06/04/1959:8
Petition for probate of will, 06/18/1959:9
Heath, William C.
Obituary, 12/20/1956:13
Heating and Heating Contractors. see also Abair, Warren; O'Toole,
Kenneth V.; O'Toole & Shurtleff; Savard, Walter; Shurtleff, Eugene
Lloyd Perkins & Son, 57 Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Richard Byrnes, Everett St (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Robert Welch (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Anderson Heating & Air Conditioning, 61 Cherry St (ad), 02/03/1955:2
R.P. Mortimer & Sons, heating systems individually engineered (ad),
11/10/1955:6
Richard Mortimer assures savings, 10/18/1956:10
Richard Mortimer commends oil heat (p), 01/24/1957:9
Richard Mortimer designs heating systems, 05/02/1957:10
P & S Burner Service, Bedford St, Lakeville (ad), 10/10/1957:4
Lloyd Perkins & Son, oil burner service man wanted (ad),
09/25/1958:11
Eugene Flynn, oil burner sales and service, 96 Pearl St (ad),
01/01/1959:5
Hebert, Amy Daggett
Son born, 02/07/1957:8
Hebert, Arlene R.
Engaged to Irvin H. Werksman (p), 01/19/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 07/26/1956:5
Wed to Irving H. Werksman, 08/02/1956:3
Hebert, Arthur
Son born, 02/07/1957:8
Hebert, Barbara
Winner in playground 1,000 Point Contest (p), 07/07/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 05/09/1957:7
Wed to James F.W. Drummond, 05/23/1957:7
Wedding described (p), 05/30/1957:4
Hebert, Barbara Ann
Engaged to James Frances Drummond, 3rd (p), 01/10/1957:1
Hebert, Josephine Massa
Daughter born, 04/21/1955:6, 05/29/1958:9
Hebert, Ronald
Daughter born, 04/21/1955:6, 05/29/1958:9
Hebert, Sandra
Winner in playground 1,000 Point Contest (p), 07/07/1955:1
Hebery, Jeffrey J.
Obituary, 07/16/1959:6
Dies at age 77, 07/16/1959:8
Hedquist, Marilyn L.
Engaged to Charles E. Shea, 10/11/1956:1
Wedding described, 06/27/1957:2
Wed to Charles E. Shea, 06/27/1957:7
Heffner, Roy E., Jr.
Obituary, 01/26/1956:1
Heidke, Thomas W.
Engaged to V. Loris Jacobson (p), 12/31/1959:1
Heineck, Jessie
Local Red Cross blood program director checks records (p),
06/26/1958:1
Heineck, Mrs Albert
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
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Heinig, Evelyn Seaman
Son born, 03/31/1955:6
Heinig, Julius
Son born, 03/31/1955:6
Heinig, Mary
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten, 06/12/1958:6
Heinz, William P. see B & H Auto Supply, Inc.
Heisler, Mildred
Resides in Waltham, 12/05/1957:11
Heleen, Barbara
Local MHS grad attends Brandeis (p), 10/08/1959:1
Heleen, Catherine Fornaciari
Daughter born, 10/06/1955:7
Heleen, Helga
Petition for administration of estate, 07/25/1957:12
Heleen, Richard
Daughter born, 10/06/1955:7
Heleen, Richard A.
Wed to Catherine Fornaciari, 01/13/1955:4
Wedding described, 01/20/1955:7
Files for selectman's post (p), 12/12/1957:1
Profile of Board of Selectmen candidate, 01/16/1958:4
Candidate for selectman (ad) (p), 01/16/1958:9
Candidate for selectman (p), 11/27/1958:1
For selectman (ad) (p), 01/08/1959:8
Profile of candidate for selectman (p), 01/15/1959:1
Vote for change (ad) (p), 01/15/1959:3
New selectman sworn into office, 01/22/1959:1
Thanks voters (ad), 01/22/1959:11
John Washburn wins special election (p), 04/16/1959:1
Heleen, William Emile
Killed instantly in Billings, Montana crash, 11/10/1955:1
Dies at age 20, 11/10/1955:7
Helen's Beauty Shop
Employs Ann Begley, 08/22/1957:11
Hellman, Selma V.
Files marriage intentions, 07/02/1959:5
Wed to Emil Hill, 07/09/1959:8
Hell's Blazes. see Old Hell's Blazes; Travellers' Fare
Helmick, Margaret Norris
Rhode Island woman dies, 10/01/1959:7
Obituary, 10/01/1959:12
Helping Hand Club
Girls' club stages outdoor benefit show (p), 07/02/1959:1
Makes donation to cerebral palsy camp, 07/23/1959:1
Aids cerebral palsy camp (p), 07/23/1959:7
Helvie, Clara Cook
Petition for appointment of conservator, 04/04/1957:6
Petition for license to sell real estate, 04/10/1958:6
Obituary, 07/24/1958:4
Dies at age 82, 07/24/1958:5
Rev Francis Schlater delivers eulogy, 07/31/1958:3
Petition for probate of will, 08/07/1958:5
Executrix presents account od estate, 12/10/1959:6
Hemmingson, Ann
Engaged to Richard E. Mills, 12/29/1955:1
Hemmingson, Ann S.
Files marriage intentions, 05/17/1956:2
Wedding described (p), 05/24/1956:3
Hemmingson, Harold
Obituary, 01/08/1959:4
Dies at age 57, 01/08/1959:11
Hemophilia
Samuel Rullo, Jr. drains blood credits, 01/29/1959:1
Hemsworth, Frank
Auction at Hill St house in Lakeville (ad), 09/10/1959:10
Henault, Alfred
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Wed to Evelyn M. Frazier, 06/23/1955:6
Henderson, Robert G.
Enlists in U.S. Navy (p), 08/01/1957:1
Henderson, Russ
Prominent music teacher visits father here, 07/14/1955:5
Hendricks, John
Son born, 11/17/1955:5
Hendricks, Roberta Benson
Son born, 11/17/1955:5
Henessey, Barbara
Employed by T.M. Ryder & Co. (p), 03/24/1955:10
Henley, Sally
Eva Monteiro's pupils perform Bunny Dance of Disneyland (p),
05/31/1956:1
Hennessey, Edward F.
Dies at age 86, 11/21/1957:6
Obituary, 11/21/1957:15
Hennessey, Fred L.
Retires as manager of insurance company, 09/05/1957:10
Hennessey, Michael A.
Bates School teacher resigns, 06/09/1955:2
Hennigan, Grace
Red Cross worker dies, 08/23/1956:2
Henricks, John
Daughter born, 02/14/1957:8, 12/04/1958:7
Henricks, Roberta Benson
Daughter born, 02/14/1957:8, 12/04/1958:7
Henry, Annette J.
Cross complaints of assault by Henry and Cassidy a tempest in a tea
pot, 03/17/1955:4
Herman, Georgia Tingley
Daughter born, 03/07/1957:8
Son born, 09/25/1958:11
Herman, Robert
Daughter born, 03/07/1957:8
Son born, 09/25/1958:11
Hero Manufacturing Co.
Three-phase power bank completed by G&E Department,
04/07/1955:12
Otto Lobl's new plant to be in operation soon (i), 06/09/1955:1
Buys Cape business, "Weave-It," 12/13/1956:1
Weave-It hand loom newest product (p), 02/21/1957:1
Heroism
Warren Hallock saves life of woman trapped in burning car,
11/06/1958:1
Airman Warren Hallock to receive medal for rescue of driver trapped in
burning car, 09/10/1959:1
Herring
Alewife auction scheduled (ad), 02/10/1955:5
Selectmen decline $750-bid, 02/24/1955:1
Notice of auction (ad), 02/24/1955:3
Rights sold to Plymouth company for $1,875, 03/10/1955:1
Charles Whitney critical of fishway maintenance at Star Mills (l),
04/14/1955:1
Six days work for poor catch, 04/14/1955:1
Senseless destruction of Star Mill Dam herring run, 04/28/1955:1
Three-man committee named to study dam sites and herring run,
06/30/1955:1
Committee studies Star Mill dam, 03/15/1956:1
Protect the herring (l) (Sampson McFarlin), 04/25/1957:7
Former gate house at head waters of Nemasket River (p), 09/26/1957:8
Migration delay not serious, 10/03/1957:1
Town fathers consider sale of rights, 03/20/1958:1
Alewife auction announced (ad), 03/27/1958:7
Boys and seagulls on lookout for herring (p), 04/03/1958:1
Selectmen discuss spillway at Wareham St, 04/03/1958:1
River conditions dominate news (p), 04/10/1958:1
U.S. District judge sets trial, 04/17/1958:1
Large run attracts crowd (p), 04/24/1958:1
Auction brings in $3,026.40 to town, 05/01/1958:1
Report on harvest, 05/01/1958:8
Special town meeting to address fishway, 06/05/1958:1
Maine company sues town over fisheries, 07/10/1958:4
Fishery claim against town dismissed, 03/05/1959:1
Notice of public auction (ad), 03/05/1959:13
All-time high in alewife auction, 03/12/1959:1
String of smoked herring (p), 03/19/1959:8
Fishing site readied, 03/26/1959:1
Fishing in full swing, 04/09/1959:1
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Herring continued
Provincetown firm pulls out of herring deal, 04/09/1959:1
Revenue shows good gain, 04/30/1959:1
Herrman, Horst
German refugees arrive here, 05/14/1959:4
Hersh, Maiken
Files marriage intentions, 04/19/1956:7
Wedding described, 04/26/1956:7
Hersh, Maiken R.
Wed to Joseph C. Kunces, 05/03/1956:7
Hewitt, Allen Earle
Roland, and Patricia Andrews petition to adopt, 07/10/1958:9
Hewitt, Gene Allen
Roland and Patricia Andrews petition to adopt son Allen Earle Hewitt,
07/10/1958:9
Hewitt, John
Dies at age 70, 09/15/1955:4
Obituary, 09/15/1955:9
Petition for probate of will, 10/06/1955:4
Hewitt, Paul, Jr.
Makes huge uranium strike in Colorado, 12/08/1955:1
Hewitt, William F.
Harvewood both witness and defendant in malicious mischief case,
03/13/1958:4
Hewitt, William H.
Notice of tax taking, 12/03/1959:2
Hey, Julia E.
Wedding described, 01/22/1959:9
Hickey, Daniel J.
New assistant at Sacred Heart Church (p), 02/19/1959:1
Hicks, Grace Buttermore
Daughter born, 03/21/1957:8
Hicks, Karin
Member of Queen's court at Jaycee auto show (p), 12/19/1957:1
Hicks, Sandra J.
Wedding described (p), 02/20/1958:7
Hicks, Sandria
Engaged to George P. Chase (p), 10/10/1957:1
Hicks, Walter
Daughter born, 03/21/1957:8
Henry Battis honored for 25 years of service (p), 12/04/1958:1
Hierholzer, Louise Bismare
Daughter born, 01/22/1959:11
Hierholzer, William
Daughter born, 01/22/1959:11
Higginbotham, Mary Douzainis
Daughter born, 12/22/1955:7
Higginbotham, Thomas
Daughter born, 12/22/1955:7
Higgins, A. Whitman
Attends 62nd reunion of his Sandwich High School class, 07/23/1959:2
Higgins, Darragh
Resides in Auburndale, 04/28/1955:12
Middleboro High plays alumni in football circa 1913 (p), 10/08/1959:8
Higgins, Darragh L.
Obituary, 07/30/1959:5
Higgins, Israelena S.
Widow of George Henry dies at age 80, 07/07/1955:4
Obituary, 07/07/1955:9
Petition for administration of estate, 08/11/1955:9
Higgins, Larry F.
Engaged to Delores M. Bernier (p), 07/09/1959:1
Higgins, Louise
Alumnus of Boston University, 06/23/1955:10
Higgins, Mrs Darragh
Resides in Auburndale, 01/27/1955:9
Higgins, Whitman W.
Appointed prison guard at Plymouth House of Corrections,
12/20/1956:8
Promoted to Senior Prison Guard at Plymouth House of Corrections,
01/08/1959:9
Hiking
Local hikers trek from Sandwich to Provincetown, 08/16/1956:1
Hill, Arthur T.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 04/11/1957:8
Hill, Eleanor Impi
Wife of Robert E. dies at age 54, 11/14/1957:8
Obituary, 11/14/1957:11
Hill, Emil
Files marriage intentions, 07/02/1959:5
Wed to Selma V. Hellman, 07/09/1959:8
Hill, George Nelson
Wed to Dorothy Rose Thompson, 07/02/1959:5
Hill, Julius
Cottage off Summer St destroyed by fire, 02/24/1955:1
Three acres on Summer St burn in stubborn fire, 07/25/1957:8
Hill, Lillian
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Hill, Robert
Boy struck by Ulich at Peirce and North Main St, 12/17/1959:1
Hill, Ruby E.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 04/11/1957:8
Hill, Wilfred E.
Charged with committing unnatural acts, 02/13/1958:6
Gets six-month suspended sentence for two counts, 02/20/1958:1
Hillier, Frank. see Green Pastures Nursing Home
Hilmes, Philip
Son born, 12/04/1958:7
Hilmes, Rosemarie Rondelli
Son born, 12/04/1958:7
Hilton, Earl
Fined $20 for driving to endanger, 09/10/1959:7
Hilton, Earl M.
Completes initial basic training at Lackland AFB, TX, 02/19/1959:7
Hilton, Kenneth
Engaged to Joan Garnier, 12/06/1956:3
Hilton, Kenneth C.
Files marriage intentions, 01/31/1957:7
Wedding described, 02/07/1957:7
Wed to Joan F. Garnier, 02/07/1957:8
Hilton, Kenneth Charles
Engaged to Joan Frances Garnier, 08/09/1956:1
Hinckley, Francis P.
Replaces Marjorie Levesque at School Street School, 06/12/1958:1
Hinckley, Francis Pillsbury
Son born, 08/20/1959:7
Hinckley, Leslie
Resides in Bloomfield, CT, 08/14/1958:2
Knights of Columbus baseball team of Middleboro Twilight League
1933-34 (p), 11/19/1959:12
Hinckley, Lilia F.
Wife of Myron L. dies at age 72, 01/06/1955:4
Obituary, 01/06/1955:8
Petition for probate of will, 01/27/1955:6
Hinckley, Myron
Fall River driver hits Hinckley's parked car, 12/24/1959:1
Hinckley, Myron L.
Tribute to veteran business man (p), 06/30/1955:1
Past Master of Mayflower Lodge of Masons (p), 06/06/1957:2
Middleboro Band pictured on Nickerson St about 1905 (ad),
08/28/1958:12
Hinckley, Richard
Kiwanis Club helps with Red Cross fund drive (p), 03/06/1958:1
Hinckley, Robert
Resumes studies at Gordon College, 09/08/1955:5
Hinckley, Robert G.
Engaged to Frances A. Pillsbury, 12/15/1955:2
Engaged to Frances Pillsbury, 08/09/1956:4
Wedding described (p), 08/23/1956:11
Son born, 08/20/1959:7
Hinckley, Robert Gray
Graduates from Gordon College (p), 06/07/1956:1
Hindemith, Gerald
Accepts call to North Middleboro Congregational, 11/19/1959:1
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Hinds, Sumner
Coin collection donated to Historical Association, 10/20/1955:2
Historical Society presented with Hinds' historical collection by
daughter Mrs Farrell, 03/08/1956:1
Hines, William P.
And S. Edward Burnham plan wholesale auto parts store, 04/17/1958:5
Hintrager, Emilie
Obituary, 06/13/1957:2
Hi-Rendezvous
New youth group quartered at YMCA, 03/05/1959:1
Committee plans first dance for youth club (p), 03/12/1959:1
Sponsors St. Patrick's dance, 158 attend, 03/19/1959:5
Progress report, 75 members enrolled, 03/26/1959:6
Adopts charter, 04/02/1959:1
Hirst, Grant
Freshman at University of Massachusetts, 09/11/1958:6
Hiseler, Alvina Mary
Obituary, 08/18/1955:4
Waltham woman dies at age 71, 08/18/1955:4
Historical Society. see The Old Middleborough Historical Society
History. see also Landmarks
Clark, Fuller, and Brackett recall history of Mad Mare's Neck section,
09/01/1955:1
"The Lamplighter" gives short history of Middleboro churches,
05/24/1956:10
Local news of 1956 compiled in one chronology, 01/03/1957:1
Shad Row echoes recall the past, 02/07/1957:3
School Committee annual report from 1855-56, 02/14/1957:1
Mr and Mrs Myles Alden find ancestor's account of 1813 naval battle
on Lake Erie, 02/14/1957:2
Workmen uncover cistern at The Martinique, 05/09/1957:1
Everett Nichols writes of Shad Row (l), 09/26/1957:6
Story of Oliver's Hall, 10/03/1957:2
Fourth of July parade through Everett Square in 1907 (p),
10/17/1957:12
Steamer Assawampsett plies Nemasket (p), 10/24/1957:10
Levi Tinkham's cheese wagon (p), 10/31/1957:8
Jones Block fire, 1905 (p), 12/12/1957:8
Chronology of 1957 reveals solutions to social and economic problems,
01/09/1958:1
Sixty-five-year-old poem celebrates town history, 01/23/1958:10
G. Allen Kennedy disagrees with Gazette column on local history (l),
03/20/1958:7
Skiing in days of old (p), 04/03/1958:12
Latest account of King Philip's War now in circulation at public library,
07/17/1958:1
Dedication of American Revolution boulder, 1915 (p), 07/17/1958:8
South Main St building plays big part in legal history of town (p),
08/07/1958:10
Cabot Club namesake of Lydia Cabot Dodge (p), 10/23/1958:12
Cub Scouts stage historic play, 10/30/1958:5
Bachelor's Ball Committee circa 1905 (p), 11/13/1958:12
Middleboro chronology of 1958, 01/01/1959:4, 01/08/1959:7
Sleds in front of old Kingman Shoe factory (p), 01/08/1959:12
Painting done by Cephas G. Thompson (p), 02/19/1959:12
Town report from 1905 reveals much about town, 03/19/1959:1
String of smoked herring (p), 03/19/1959:8
History of town hall monument (p), 03/26/1959:12
Israel Putnam life's work makes lasting impression on Middleboro (p),
04/09/1959:8
Lawrence Romaine concerned with missing issues of newspapers (l),
04/16/1959:8
Early groundbreaking participants a mystery (p), 04/16/1959:12
George Ward Stetson responds to quiz section of Gazette with family
history (l), 04/23/1959:4
Lawrence Romaine seeks old newspapers (l), 04/23/1959:4
Local Legion Post named for Simeon Nickerson (p), 05/07/1959:12
Early Maxim Motor Co. Combination 2 fire truck (p), 05/21/1959:12
Cartoon of streetcar circa 1907 (p), 06/04/1959:12
Hose No. 6 before days of Fire Department (p), 07/09/1959:12
Gazette seeks information on early scene at rail station (p),
08/20/1959:12
Reproduction of early deed for First Congregational pew (p),
09/03/1959:12
History continued
1918 Red Cross parade (p), 12/10/1959:8
History - People
Oldtime fiddlers Chester Weston and Josiah Cushing (p),
09/12/1957:12
High school baseball squad from 1910 (p), 10/03/1957:12
Legacy of Walter Sampson (p), 11/14/1957:12
Biography of Middleboro Lilliputian (p), 11/21/1957:8
Candidates of old (p), 01/02/1958:8
Prominent coon hunters of yesteryear (p), 03/06/1958:12
MHS 1905 basketball squad (p), 03/27/1958:8
MHS 1912 baseball team that beat Brockton in no-hit, no-run game (p),
07/10/1958:10
Middleboro High School 1915 baseball squad (p), 08/14/1958:12
Carver Athletics of 1912 or 1913 (p), 08/21/1958:10
Middleboro Band pictured on Nickerson St about 1905 (p),
08/28/1958:12
Equestrians at 4th of July parade 50 years ago (p), 09/04/1958:10
MHS graduating class of 1899 (p), 11/20/1958:8
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Princess Teeweelema (p), 03/12/1959:8
Albert H. Thomas one of Middleboro's most prominent citizens (p),
04/02/1959:12
Joe Keough on board shaggy jackass (p), 04/23/1959:10
Members of Improved Order of Red Men pictured at Lakeside Park
about 50 years ago (p), 06/11/1959:12
Members of Hose Company 3 in late 1880s (p), 06/18/1959:8
Nemasket Club baseball team circa 1921 (p), 08/06/1959:12
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Union Band at first barn dance 50 years ago (p), 09/17/1959:12
Local baseball team from 1905 (p), 09/24/1959:12
1924 Hi Y Club (p), 10/01/1959:8
Middleboro High plays alumni in football circa 1913 (p), 10/08/1959:8
William Egger circa 1908 (p), 10/15/1959:8
Thatchers make move from sleigh to auto (p), 10/22/1959:12
Odd Fellows baseball team in 1912 (p), 10/29/1959:12
Woodbury Wilmot portrays Uncle Sam in 1920 (p), 11/05/1959:12
Early transportation of Thomas Panesis, 1915 (p), 11/12/1959:12
Knights of Columbus baseball team of Middleboro Twilight League
1933-34 (p), 11/19/1959:12
1914 Grammar School Basketball team (p), 11/26/1959:8
Middleboro Mercantile League basketball champs of 1933 (p),
12/03/1959:8
Chronology of 1959, 12/31/1959:1
Early YMCA basketball team (p), 12/31/1959:8
History - Places
Elaborate wrought iron fence next to YMCA 95 years old, 04/07/1955:1
Jones Block shown in old photo (p), 08/01/1957:10
View from Peirce Academy (p), 08/15/1957:12
South Main St (p), 08/22/1957:8
North Main St (p), 08/29/1957:8
Oldtime blacksmith shop on Wareham St (p), 09/05/1957:12
Scene from the Four Corners (p), 09/19/1957:12
Former gate house at head waters of Nemasket River (p), 09/26/1957:8
Peirce Academy in its heyday (p), 10/10/1957:12
Bay State Straw Works building (p), 11/07/1957:8
Ruins of old shovel shop on Wareham St (p), 11/28/1957:8
First Unitarian Church on Pearl St (p), 12/05/1957:12
Boathouses on shore of Nemasket past (p), 12/26/1957:8
Muttock Bridge (p), 01/09/1958:12
First Roman Catholic church in Middleboro (p), 01/16/1958:10
Former high school and Bates School (p), 01/23/1958:10
Interior of town's first public library (p), 01/30/1958:10
Library construction site (p), 02/06/1958:12
Calvin Kingman estate (p), 02/13/1958:12
Matthew Cushing's grocery store (p), 02/20/1958:12
Middleboro Auto Exchange, first public garage in Middleboro (p),
02/27/1958:10
House sits on site of present Episcopal church (p), 03/13/1958:10
1800s view of corner of South Main and Center St (p), 03/20/1958:12
Area around Four Corners circa 1858 (p), 04/10/1958:12
Original Town House at South Main and West Grove St (p),
04/17/1958:8
Down Nickerson Ave at Old Parker Homestead (p), 04/24/1958:8
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History – Places continued
George H. Shaw Co. 1858 (p), 05/01/1958:8
Original Leonard & Barrows factory at Center and Pearl St (p),
05/15/1958:12
Old landmark law office of Zachariah Eddy (p), 05/22/1958:8
Abiel Washburn's New Store still stands in Muttock (p), 05/29/1958:10
Pratt brothers boardinghouse (p), 06/05/1958:12
Sproat House, built in 1762 (p), 06/12/1958:8
Peter Peirce grocery store (p), 06/19/1958:12
First Congregational Church erected in 1828 (p), 06/26/1958:8
Silas Wood house built in 1771 (p), 07/03/1958:10
Early industry along the Nemasket (p), 07/24/1958:10
Old Sproat tavern (p), 07/31/1958:10
Sampson's Tavern opened in 1798 (p), 09/18/1958:12
Old water tower on Shockley Hill in early 1880s (p), 09/25/1958:12
Militia encampment at Camp Joe Hooker (p), 10/02/1958:12
Old Bourne restaurant on Center St (p), 10/09/1958:8
Thompson homestead one of Middleboro's Cape Cod homes (p),
10/16/1958:12
Bell schoolhouse at corner of Bedford St and Lakeside Ave (p),
10/30/1958:8
Building at rear of First Congregational shows outmoded edifice (p),
11/06/1958:8
Tragic era revealed on Soule St headstones, 12/04/1958:5
Old Nemasket rail station (p), 12/04/1958:8
Thatcher Block circa 1885 (p), 12/11/1958:8
Shoreline of Assawompsett about 50 years ago (p), 12/18/1958:8
Old photo of Center St scene (p), 01/01/1959:8
Birdseye view of Central Congregational circa 1880 (p), 01/15/1959:12
Early photo of Town House (p), 01/22/1959:12
Pierce Academy (p), 01/29/1959:12
View of Central Baptist from Town House tower (p), 02/05/1959:12
Alger Paper Box Co. (p), 02/12/1959:12
Everett Square 40 some years ago (p), 02/26/1959:10
Wood homestead 50 years ago (p), 03/05/1959:8
View from Bull's Eye crossing bridge 40 years ago (p), 04/30/1959:12
John Frank's store in Copeland Block about 50 years ago (p),
05/28/1959:12
King Philip Tavern early 1900s (p), 06/25/1959:12
Old Colony rail station as it looked 30 or 40 years ago (p),
07/02/1959:10
View in North Middleboro (p), 07/16/1959:12
LeBaron Foundry completed in 1896 (i), 07/23/1959:12
Old grist mill at Muttock (p), 07/30/1959:10
Center St building housed string of pharmacies (p), 12/17/1959:8
Hitchcock, Rose
Killed instantly in Kingston auto accident, 07/30/1959:1
Hitching Rail Saddle Shop
Mrs Robert Leary, 339 Wareham St (ad), 09/18/1958:2
Madeline Leary, 339 Wareham St (ad), 10/16/1958:12
Hittle, Donald C.
Foreclosure notice, 06/30/1955:6
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 08/11/1955:9
Hittle, Evelyn A.
Foreclosure notice, 06/30/1955:6
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 08/11/1955:9
Hi-Way 28, Inc.
Pizza, spaghetti and home cooking (ad), 01/20/1955:11
Waitress wanted (ad), 05/12/1955:10
Receiver anticipates court's permission to sell assets, 03/08/1956:1
The Middleboro Steak House purchases restaurant, 03/15/1956:1
Purchased by Knights of Columbus, 05/17/1956:1
H.L. Thatcher Co.
Printers for over 80 years (p), 08/25/1955:6
Fine printing is Thatcher's aim, 12/15/1955:9
Fine printing specialists (p), 02/23/1956:6
Wedding invitations our specialty, 04/26/1956:9
Has years of experience, 06/28/1956:11
Rely on Thatcher for quality printing, 11/08/1956:10
You can rely on Thatcher quality (p), 02/21/1957:10
You can and should rely on Thatcher (p), 05/02/1957:10
Has years of experience, 08/29/1957:12
You can and should rely on Thatcher service (p), 12/12/1957:14
For quality printing, 02/27/1958:8
H.L. Thatcher Co. continued
You can depend on quality and service (p), 04/24/1958:10
Rely on Thatcher for quality printing, 07/03/1958:8
Acquaint yourself with their friendly methods, 08/07/1958:9
You can and should rely on Thatcher service (p), 10/16/1958:10
Offers quality printing service (p), 03/26/1959:10
Rely on Thatcher printing quality, 05/28/1959:10
Finest quality work, 07/30/1959:8
Adds new equipment, 12/24/1959:11
Hoadley, Hilda M.
Obituary, 06/21/1956:3
Wife of Leon B. dies at age 79, 06/21/1956:5
Hoadley, Leon
Moves from Fuller St to Taunton Rd, 10/11/1956:11
Hoadley, Leon B.
Foreclosure notice, 02/21/1957:7
Hoard, Al
Shoots two wildcats at Rhode Island Rd dump, 02/10/1955:1
Hoard, Alan
Son born, 05/17/1956:2, 11/07/1957:6
Daughter born, 12/04/1958:7, 12/17/1959:7
Hoard, Dave
Shoots two wildcats at Rhode Island Rd dump, 02/10/1955:1
Hoard, David W.
Daughter born, 11/26/1959:5
Hoard, Evelyn Gabrey
Son born, 05/17/1956:2, 11/07/1957:6
Daughter born, 12/04/1958:7, 12/17/1959:7
Hoard, Jayne C. Hammond
Daughter born, 11/26/1959:5
Hoard Ambulance Service
Now available (ad), 02/16/1956:12
Hochwald, Mrs Earl
Resides in Cleveland, OH, 07/07/1955:10
Hochwald, Mrs Earle
Resides in Chicago, IL, 08/07/1958:7
Hockey. see also Mitchell Memorial Club - Hockey
Local players called to organizational meeting, 09/12/1957:1
Hodgdon, Charles
Son born, 02/21/1957:7
Hodgdon, David
Selectmen refuse to reverse decision on drive-in permit, 04/19/1956:1
Hodgdon, Doris Donati
Son born, 02/21/1957:7
Hodgkins, Ida Ethel
Obituary, 06/13/1957:3
Widow of Elmer dies at age 74, 06/13/1957:7
Hoepfer, Mary E.
Resigns from Rock School, 06/14/1956:1
Hoffner, Anna K.
Wed to Lebro Marra, 04/23/1959:9
Hogan, John
Son born, 12/10/1959:7
Hogan, John F., Jr.
Engaged to Sandra Jean Grishey, 10/23/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 04/16/1959:11
Wedding described, 04/30/1959:5
Wed to Sandra F. Grishey, 04/30/1959:11
Hogan, John, Jr.
Parents married 25 years (p), 07/16/1959:7
Hogan, John, Sr.
Wareham St couple married 25 years (p), 07/16/1959:7
Hogan, Margaret
Parents married 25 years (p), 07/16/1959:7
Hogan, Mrs John, Sr.
Wareham St couple married 25 years (p), 07/16/1959:7
Hogan, Robert
Parents married 25 years (p), 07/16/1959:7
Hogan, Sandra Grishey
Son born, 12/10/1959:7
Holbrook, Elizabeth Wilkins
Petition for administration of estate, 04/10/1958:11
Holbrook, Fred
Odd Fellows baseball team in 1912 (p), 10/29/1959:12
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Holden, Arthur L.
1924 Hi Y Club (p), 10/01/1959:8
Holden, Fred
1924 Hi Y Club (p), 10/01/1959:8
Holden, Lois Barthelmes
Daughter born, 02/28/1957:8
Holden, Walter
Daughter born, 02/28/1957:8
Holden, Walter, Jr.
Enters University of Massachusetts, 09/11/1958:11
Holden, Walter M.
Appointed janitor for South Lakeville School, 10/04/1956:8
Holden, Walter M., Jr.
Graduates from Bristol County Ag School, 04/03/1958:6
Wedding described, 11/26/1959:4
Holdsworth, Pauline
Pike and Holdsworth collide near Plymouth and Raven St,
05/22/1958:11
Holdsworth, Pauline Vaughan
Son born, 05/26/1955:6
Holdsworth, Pauline Vaughn
Son born, 06/28/1956:3
Holdsworth, Ralph
Son born, 05/26/1955:6, 06/28/1956:3
Holidays. see names of specific holidays
Holland, Robert
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Hollinrake, Olive Sullivan
MHS graduating class of 1899 (p), 11/20/1958:8
Hollis, Arnold
Son born, 02/28/1957:8
Hollis, Arnold E.
Gets four-month suspended sentence for non-support, 05/24/1956:15
Fined $100 on three traffic counts, 03/28/1957:3
Hollis, Carter Crosby
Engaged to Sheila Logan Dean (p), 06/30/1955:1
Wed to Sheila Logan Dean, 11/03/1955:1
Hollis, Christina Lawrence
Son born, 02/28/1957:8
Hollis, Edith M.
Lionel Hollis must pay $10 per week to former wife, 06/21/1956:8
Hollis, Gwendolyn Westgate
Daughter born, 03/17/1955:4
Hollis, Helen Thomas
Daughter born, 10/04/1956:5
Hollis, James
Winner in playground 1,000 Point Contest (p), 07/07/1955:1
Hollis, James L.
Wed to Roberta C. McIntyre, 11/19/1959:11
Hollis, John
Daughter born, 03/17/1955:4
Hollis, Julie A.
Files marriage intentions, 07/19/1956:5
Wed to Benjamin P. Thimos, 07/26/1956:5
Hollis, Kenneth W.
Fined $75 on morals charge and drunkenness, 02/16/1956:3
Hollis, Lionel
Daughter born, 10/04/1956:5
Hollis, Lionel L.
Files marriage intentions, 11/17/1955:5
Must pay $10 per week to former wife Edith, 06/21/1956:8
Hollis, Mary Ellen
Report on Silver M Society recipient corrected, 05/15/1958:1
Recipient of MA Scholarship Foundation award (p), 08/14/1958:1
On Dean's List at Stonehill College, 03/12/1959:4
Hollis, Minnie Tobey
Dies in Berkeley, CA, 01/06/1955:3
Hollis, Nancy Y.
Francis Covel fined $50 for assault on Hollis, 04/25/1957:7
Hollis, Phillip A.
Graduates with honors from Taunton Vocational School, 06/19/1958:1
Hollis, Phyllis
Senior at Taunton Vocational High School, 12/19/1957:5
Hollis, Rosalind
Engaged to David Maddigan (p), 07/31/1958:1
Hollis, Rosalind A.
Files marriage intentions, 05/14/1959:7
Wedding described (p), 05/21/1959:2
Wed to David J. Maddigan, 05/21/1959:11
Hollis, Russell
Newly elected Eagles officers (p), 06/07/1956:1
Eagles' Babe Ruth League team photo (p), 06/21/1956:4
Eagles mark anniversary, burn mortgage (p), 04/17/1958:1
Eagles fete Babe Ruth League team (p), 11/27/1958:1
Helping Hand Club aids cerebral palsy camp (p), 07/23/1959:7
Eagles fete local Bath Ruth baseball team (p), 10/29/1959:1
Hollis, Russell G.
Receives ten-year pin from U.S. Air Force, 10/25/1956:13
Hollis, Sheila Dean
Honored by Sarah Coventry Jewelry, Inc., 12/18/1958:11
Holloway, Carleton
Family resides in West Hartford, CT, 03/10/1955:5
Holloway, Emma E.
Petition for probate of will, 11/01/1956:6
Holloway, Emma Elizabeth
Widow of Wendell E. dies at age 81, 10/18/1956:3
Obituary, 10/18/1956:13
Holloway, Winthrop
Engaged to Irene Bennett, 06/05/1958:1
Holm, Florence Jacintho
Daughter born, 04/02/1959:11
Holm, Richard
Wedding described (p), 06/12/1958:6
Wed to Florence L. Jacintho, 06/12/1958:7
Daughter born, 04/02/1959:11
Holm, Richard H.
Receives Ph.D. in chemistry from Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, 06/18/1959:4
Holm, Richard Hadley
Engaged to Florence Lillian Jacintho, 06/27/1957:1
Holme, Richard H.
Files marriage intentions, 06/05/1958:11
Holmes, Alice Smith
Daughter born, 10/09/1958:7
Holmes, Anna May
Obituary, 02/12/1959:4
Carver woman dies at age 63, 02/12/1959:11
Holmes, Barbara
Powered go-karts outstrip old models (p), 04/02/1959:1
Holmes, Bertha Huntley
Twin sons born, 03/10/1955:4
Daughter born, 10/17/1957:8
Holmes, Blanche
Moves to Middleboro from Carver, 01/24/1957:7
Holmes, Blanche E.
Car hits pole avoiding turtle, 06/26/1958:5
Holmes, Carolyn A.
New teacher at Junior High, 05/21/1959:12
Holmes, Charles
Daughter born, 04/28/1955:6
Holmes, Clara Tower
Daughter born, 04/28/1955:6
Holmes, Edgar L.
Daughter born, 03/29/1956:5
Holmes, Everett
Powered go-karts outstrip old models (p), 04/02/1959:1
Holmes, John
Bachelor's Ball Committee circa 1905 (p), 11/13/1958:12
Holmes, Kenneth
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Holmes, Larry
Winthrop-Atkins Co. Men's Bowling League awards trophies (p),
05/23/1957:1
Holmes, Laurence
Daughter born, 10/17/1957:8
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Holmes, Lawrence
Twin sons born, 03/10/1955:4
Replaces Lawrence Huntley as part time janitor at Plymouth Street
School, 05/14/1959:14
Lightning strikes tree on Pleasant St, 09/03/1959:7
Holmes, Mrs Edgar
Junior Cabot Club presents mimeograph machine to Boy Scouts (p),
03/05/1959:1
Holmes, Mrs Henry
Caruso the cardinal deserts after six years in residence on Long Pond
Rd, 05/17/1956:12
Holmes, Mrs Herbert
On taxes and dump fires (l), 05/09/1957:4
Holmes, Mrs Standish
Junior Cabot Club presents mimeograph machine to Boy Scouts (p),
03/05/1959:1
Holmes, Mrs Standish F.
Mail early, use Christmas Seals (p), 12/10/1959:3
Holmes, Norman
Resigns as president of Middleborough Co-operative Bank, moves to
Vancouver, NB, 06/30/1955:1
Cranberry man lives in Columbia, 11/27/1958:8
Resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, 11/19/1959:12
Holmes, Ruth
Dedication of American Revolution boulder, 1915 (p), 07/17/1958:8
Holmes, Ruth H.
Trustee presents account of estate, 06/25/1959:8
Holmes, Sara Ellen
Engaged to Robert Gardiner Wilson, 3rd, 01/06/1955:1
Wedding described, 06/23/1955:5
Holmes, Shirley Holmgren
Daughter born, 03/29/1956:5
Holmes, Standish, 3rd
Horribles Parade highlight of Halloween celebration (p), 11/07/1957:1
Holmes, Wendell
Daughter born, 10/09/1958:7
Holmes, Winsor
Appeals fines in drunk driving case, 05/08/1958:4
Holmes, Winsor W.
Pleads not guilty to drunkenness, drunk driving, and reckless driving,
03/20/1958:5
Holmgren, Claire Wright
Daughter born, 06/02/1955:4, 06/30/1955:4
Holmgren, Deborah Louise
Born to Herbert and Claire Wright, 06/30/1955:4
Holmgren, Fay A.
Wed to Warren Moffat, 10/18/1956:3
Holmgren, Florence M.
Files marriage intentions, 06/21/1956:5
Wed to Anton F. Dries, 07/19/1956:5
Holmgren, Herbert
Daughter born, 06/02/1955:4, 06/30/1955:4
Holsworth, Pauline Vaughan
Son born, 11/06/1958:7
Holsworth, Ralph
Son born, 11/06/1958:7
Holt, Dorothy Fahrenholt
Son born, 11/12/1959:11
Holt, Gladys
Local W.K. Club celebrates 40th anniversary (p), 02/05/1959:2
Holt, Marjorie
Resigns from Jordan Hospital to take post with State Department in
Washington, DC, 09/26/1957:3
Holt, Phyllis
Engaged to Robert L. Bogner (p), 03/01/1956:1
Wedding described, 04/05/1956:4
Holt, Robert
Son born, 11/12/1959:11
Holworth, George A.
Wed to Priscilla Roberts Winchell, 05/02/1957:7
Holz, Gerhardt Philip
Obituary, 12/08/1955:3
Dies at age 78, 12/08/1955:7
Homemakers' Club
Mrs John Rebell teaches successful course in cake decorating,
04/19/1956:9
Homn, Grace
On staff at Cedar Vale Nursing Home (p), 04/21/1955:9
Honey Jug House
Pottery classes (ad), 01/13/1955:7
Sells original pottery (p), 06/13/1957:10
Offers complete pottery course, 10/03/1957:10
Pottery classes start here (p), 12/26/1957:6
Has do-it-yourself kits for beginners, 04/10/1958:10
Business closing (ad), 09/03/1959:4
Hood, Holman
Daughter born, 08/25/1955:4
Hood, Janice L.
Files marriage intentions, 05/07/1959:11
Hood, Regina Rogers
Daughter born, 08/25/1955:4
Hood, Varnum
Nemasket Transportation gives safe driver awards (p), 05/14/1959:1
Hootstein, Lennie Lobl
Son born, 03/28/1957:8
Hootstein, Melvin
Son born, 03/28/1957:8
Hootstein, William Stuart
Born to Melvin and Lennie Lobl, 03/28/1957:8
Hophan, Ralph E.
Wedding described, 09/04/1958:4
Hopkins, Annie Matilda
Obituary, 09/26/1957:5
Wile of Clifton L. dies at age 72, 09/26/1957:6
Hopkins, Clifton LeRoy
Obituary, 09/17/1959:12
Hopkins, Douglas
Employed at Eddie's Cities Service (p), 10/22/1959:10
Hopkins, Elmer Lee
Star Ave couple married 48 years, 08/13/1959:1
Hopkins, Elsie Perry
North Middleboro couple married 50 years, 06/18/1959:8
Hopkins, George M.
North Middleboro couple married 50 years, 06/18/1959:8
Hopkins, Howard Alden
Couple married 25 years, 12/22/1955:1
Hopkins, Mildred
Director of First Unitarian Church's Peter Rabbit Kindergarten (ad),
01/05/1956:8
Hopkins, Mildred Julia Maxim
Couple married 25 years, 12/22/1955:1
Hopkins, Patricia
Pleads guilty to being stubborn child, 04/24/1958:5
Hopkins, Rita Lorraine
Files marriage intentions, 09/10/1959:9
Hopkins, Robert L.
Collides with Linda Lakey on Plymouth St, 03/13/1958:1
Hopkins, Sally Ann
Engaged to Louis J. Rizzonelli (p), 03/14/1957:1
Hopkins, Sarah Briggs Perry
Star Ave couple married 48 years, 08/13/1959:1
Horan, Bernard
Reland St couple married 25 years, 11/27/1958:1
Horan, Catherine
Surprised with miscellaneous shower, 12/15/1955:12
Files marriage intentions, 01/05/1956:5
Wedding described, 01/12/1956:6
Wed to Melvin R. Hanson, 01/19/1956:5
Horan, Joan
Files marriage intentions, 08/30/1956:6
Wed to Oliver Letourneau, 09/13/1956:5
Horan, Katherine F.
Obituary, 06/25/1959:11
Wife of Bernard D. dies at age 52, 06/25/1959:11
Horbal, Mary Rak
Wife of Wasyl dies at age 70, 01/06/1955:4
Obituary, 01/06/1955:9
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Horbal, Stephen
Giant boulder being moved to former site of Bates School (p),
11/10/1955:1
Horbal, William (Wasyl)
Obituary, 06/09/1955:2
Husband of Mary Rak dies at age 74, 06/09/1955:6
Horribles Parade
Highlight of Halloween celebration (p), 11/07/1957:1
Horses. see also 4-H Clubs - Flying Hooves Horse Club; Ayotte, Joseph
L.; Queen's Ranch
Sun Dance Ranch, horseback riding, Taunton Rd (ad), 03/17/1955:3
Middleboro Agricultural Society licensed to race horses at fair,
07/07/1955:1
Joyce Plaskawiski's horse dents fender of Harold Carr's auto on South
Main St, 08/04/1955:4
Inspector of animals puts out sleeping sickness warning, 09/15/1955:1
South Halifax man wends way through town in horse-drawn rig (p),
10/06/1955:1
Contest winner, Mrs David Lang, gives Shetland pony to
twelve-year-old Ruth Frazier, 02/09/1956:1
Jean Weygand scrapes arm when thrown from pony, 06/14/1956:12
Virginia Santos sprains back when horse falls during race, 06/28/1956:6
Spirited horse bolts at Morgan Acres show, 07/26/1956:7
Emergency declared as two die from encephalitis, 08/23/1956:1
To finish aerial spraying, 08/30/1956:1
Third horse dies from encephalitis, 09/06/1956:1
Queen's Ranch in Lakeville for sale (ad), 09/20/1956:11
Fourth horse dies of encephalitis, 09/27/1956:1
Ralph Gates receives trophy from Morgan Acres Horse Show (p),
10/18/1956:1
Runaway horse found dead in swamp, 04/11/1957:1
Susan Wainwright's first ride ends in unnerving run, 04/25/1957:1
Judge denies complaint against juvenile, 05/02/1957:12
Janet Blais injured in fall from galloping horse, 07/18/1957:1
Six-year-old Bruce Cole wins horse show prize, 07/03/1958:1
Mr and Mrs Del Cole's "Royal Commander" reserve champion at South
Shore show, 06/11/1959:5
Horsman, Fred
Homeless in wake of East Main St fire, 03/22/1956:7
Horsman, Frederick
Files marriage intentions, 03/27/1958:7
Wed to Barbara Ann Keene, 04/10/1958:11
Horsman, Frederick W.
Appeals fines of $115 for drunkenness and drunk driving, 12/20/1956:4
Fined $10 for drunkenness, 01/24/1957:4
Motorist pays total of $100 in fines, 07/25/1957:5
Horsman, Marie
Homeless in wake of East Main St fire, 03/22/1956:7
Horton, Ambrose G.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 05/16/1957:9
Horton, Charlotte Seward
Son born, 11/10/1955:7
Horton, David
Son born, 11/10/1955:7
Horton, Doris C.
Notice of unpaid taxes, 03/10/1955:9
Horton, Eroy B.
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Horton, May F.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 05/16/1957:9
Horton, Norman
Employed at Richmond Automotive Service (p), 10/10/1957:10
Horton, Norman W.
Notice of unpaid taxes, 03/10/1955:9
Hosley, Janet
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Hospitals. see also Lakeville State Sanatorium; St. Luke's Hospital of
Middleboro
Middleboro may be chosen as site for civil defense hospital,
01/22/1959:1
Civil Defense receives complete disaster field hospital, 06/18/1959:2
Hotels, Motels, Etc. see also The Martinique
Austin Benson owns Benson's Cabins on Rte 28, 03/24/1955:2
Armed youth attempts hold-up at Peterson's Motel, 09/19/1957:1
Hotels, Motels, Etc. continued
Three Middleboro men held for grand jury in wake of robbery at
Peterson's, 10/03/1957:1
Kenneth and Donald Pease indicted on charge of breaking and entering,
10/17/1957:1
Hotin, Donald L.
Obituary, 08/11/1955:10
Hotin, Karen
Cast member of senior class play (p), 03/20/1958:1
Hotin, Karen C.
Files marriage intentions, 06/12/1958:7
Wed to James Patrick Flynn, 06/19/1958:11
Wedding described, 06/19/1958:12
Hotin, Penny
Member of Queen's court at Jaycee auto show (p), 12/19/1957:1
Hotz, Janice
Rainbow Girls hold installation rites (p), 05/28/1959:1
Patricia Carey installed Worthy Advisor for local Rainbow Girls (p),
10/01/1959:1
Hotz, John
Cross St couple married 50 years (p), 05/29/1958:10
Hotz, Paul
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Completes rigorous Red Cross aquatic training, 06/26/1958:1
Completes first phase of training at Lackland AFB, TX, 11/20/1958:4
Hotz, Paul, Jr.
Attends Hebron Academy, 11/29/1956:5
Hotz, Paul R.
Completes training at Lackland AFB, TX (p), 12/11/1958:6
Hotz, Paul Richard
Engaged to Carol Marie Camber (p), 03/05/1959:13
Hough, Joseph
Daughter born, 05/24/1956:2
Son born, 11/21/1957:6
Hough, Rose Goldberg
Daughter born, 05/24/1956:2
Son born, 11/21/1957:6
Houghton, Donald
Sergeant stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA, 06/09/1955:5
Enters New England School of Art, Boston, 09/20/1956:11
Named to art school committee, 02/14/1957:10
Houghton, Donald N.
Discharged from U.S. Marine Corps, 03/22/1956:1
Returns home after three years of service, 03/22/1956:10
Rear-ends Carver driver at Four Corners, 08/02/1956:1
Houlihan (Mr)
Lavallee & Houlihan, 115 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Houlihan, Arlene Hayes
Son born, 01/15/1959:11
Houlihan, Billy
Christmas trees for sale (ad), 12/10/1959:4
Houlihan, Dorothea Brown
Ben & Mildred's Dairy Bar, 09/13/1956:5
Daughter born, 07/31/1958:6, 09/24/1959:11
Houlihan, Elizabeth
Wedding described (p), 10/16/1958:7
Houlihan, Elizabeth Francis
Files marriage intentions, 10/09/1958:7
Wed to Thomas Francis Kelly, 10/16/1958:11
Houlihan, Everett
Paperhanging and painting, 22 Pearl St (ad), 07/11/1957:3
Houlihan, Gerald
Son born, 01/15/1959:11
Houlihan, Gerald F.
Wed to Arline Hayes, 05/16/1957:5
Houlihan, Gerald Frances
Engaged to Arline Hayes (p), 02/28/1957:1
Houlihan, Gerald T.
Files marriage intentions, 05/09/1957:7
Houlihan, Gladys Doten
Widow of David dies at age 58, 03/07/1957:8
Obituary, 03/07/1957:9
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Houlihan, Gladys Doten continued
Petition for probate of will, 03/28/1957:11
Executrix presents account of estate, 05/22/1958:7
Houlihan, James E.
Foreclosure notice, 06/30/1955:6
Running for re-election as assessor, 12/06/1956:1
Gazette prints biographies of local candidates, 12/27/1956:1
For assessor (ad) (p), 01/17/1957:3
Houlihan, J.E.
Insurance of all kinds, 48 Montello St (ad), 08/18/1955:4
Houlihan, Jeanette
Bridal shower held, 02/17/1955:10
Wed to Joseph Travis, 02/24/1955:4
Houlihan, Jeannette
Files marriage intentions, 02/03/1955:4
Wedding described, 02/24/1955:3
Houlihan, Judith
Cast member of senior class play (p), 03/20/1958:1
Engaged to Henry Rullo, Jr., 04/17/1958:1
Engaged to Stanley Danielczyk, Jr., 09/03/1959:9
Engaged to Stanley J. Danielczyk, 09/17/1959:7
Files marriage intentions, 09/17/1959:11
Wedding described (p), 10/01/1959:2
Wed to Stanley J. Danielczyk, 10/01/1959:7
Houlihan, Norine
Bridal shower held, 08/30/1956:4
Files marriage intentions, 08/30/1956:6
Houlihan, Norine A.
Engaged to Robert Goodwin Mortimer (p), 11/17/1955:1
Wed to Robert G. Mortimer, 09/13/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 09/13/1956:12
Houlihan, Richard
Discharged from U.S. Army, 08/25/1955:10
Files marriage intentions, 03/15/1956:7
Wed to Dorothea E. Brown, 05/10/1956:2
Son born, 09/13/1956:5
Daughter born, 07/31/1958:6
Employed by Middleboro Laundry (p), 09/17/1959:10
Daughter born, 09/24/1959:11
Houlihan, William
Retires as scoutmaster of Troop 13, 06/11/1959:12
Houlihan, William F.
Collides with Plymouth driver on Pratt's Hill, 04/07/1955:8
House Fires. see Dwellings - Fires
Housing. see also Middleboro - Board of Assessors; Middleboro Housing
Authority
Barden Gardens community opening, 04/28/1955:2
New houses at Barden Gardens, no down payment for veterans,
05/05/1955:7
Germaine's trailer home provides all the comforts without the worries
(p), 08/11/1955:1
Gas & Electric manager advises home builders on electric service,
10/13/1955:1
Trio seeks Loon Pond site for development, 11/15/1956:1
Selectmen discuss warrant Article 30, housing for aged, 01/10/1957:1
Welfare Department plans survey of local housing, 10/31/1957:5
Howard, Albert
Son born, 06/19/1958:11
Daughter born, 08/06/1959:7
Howard, Albert T.
Files marriage intentions, 03/03/1955:5
Wed to Mary E. O'Hearn, 03/10/1955:4
Howard, Albert Terence
Son born, 08/04/1955:4
Howard, Austin M.
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Howard, Beverly Vigers
Son born, 03/17/1955:4, 03/17/1955:9
Daughter born, 10/17/1957:8
Son born, 03/26/1959:11
Howard, Clayton
Son born, 10/04/1956:5
Howard, Clayton L., Jr.
Son born, 07/31/1958:6
Howard, Esther Beatrice Scanlon
Obituary, 06/25/1959:11
South Boston woman dies at age 63, 06/25/1959:11
Howard, Everett
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Howard, Gene
Son born, 03/17/1955:4, 03/17/1955:9
Family resides in Falls Church, VA, 09/06/1956:8
Daughter born, 10/17/1957:8
Son born, 03/26/1959:11
Howard, Laura Young
Son born, 11/15/1956:7
Howard, Mark Stevens
Born to Gene and Beverly Vigers, 03/26/1959:11
Howard, Mary O'Hearne
Son born, 08/04/1955:4
Daughter born, 08/06/1959:7
Howard, Mary O'Hern
Son born, 06/19/1958:11
Howard, Mrs Rodney
Resigns from School Street School, 01/30/1958:5
Howard, Muriel Masse
Son born, 10/04/1956:5
Howard, Muriel Massey
Son born, 07/31/1958:6
Howard, Paul Kevin
Born to Gene and Beverly Vigers, 03/17/1955:4, 03/17/1955:9
Howard, Robert
Employed by Union Street Railway, 03/19/1959:3
Howard, Rodney
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 10/13/1955:3
Daughter born, 04/10/1958:11
Howard, Rodney G.
Reports for duty on board USS Tarawa, 06/30/1955:8
Engaged to Susanne Sterling, 06/06/1957:7
Wedding described, 06/20/1957:10
Wed to Susanne Sterling, 06/27/1957:7
Local churches give programs (p), 12/25/1958:5
Howard, Rodney Gilbert
Engaged to Susanne Sterling, 07/26/1956:1
Howard, Susanne S.
New grade three teacher at School Street School, 06/27/1957:1
Howard, Susanne Sterling
Daughter born, 04/10/1958:11
Howard, Suzanne S.
New member of school faculty introduced, 09/19/1957:2
Howard, Teresa B.
Conservator presents account of estate, 09/03/1959:5
Howard, Tracy
Son born, 11/15/1956:7
Howard Johnson
Reports petty pilfering by thieves, 01/19/1956:9
Howe, Christian J.
Widow of Charles A. S. dies at age 84, 12/01/1955:5
Obituary, 12/01/1955:9
Petition for probate of will, 01/12/1956:3
Executor presents account of estate, 08/22/1957:2
Howe, Forest E.
Wedding described, 05/03/1956:2
Howe, Forrest E.
Conscientious objector held for trial, 12/15/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 04/19/1956:7
Wed to Charlotte DiBurgo, 05/03/1956:7
Howe, Gerald
Youth on probation for Capeway Mart break-in, 12/13/1956:10
Howe, Gerald W.
Begins six months of Reserves training, 02/07/1957:3
Howe, Gerald Warren
Files marriage intentions, 03/06/1958:7
Wed to Patricia Ann Braley, 03/20/1958:11
Howe, Geraldine
Winner in playground 1,000 Point Contest (p), 07/07/1955:1
Howe, Gertrude
Eagles' Auxiliary enjoys 4th annual banquet (p), 10/20/1955:1
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Howe, James F.
Private 1st Class completes radio-telegraph operations course (p),
06/02/1955:1
Ray Coombs thrown from car in collision at Four Corners,
09/10/1959:1
Drivers absolved in Coombs' death, 12/24/1959:1
Howell, Patricia A.
Wed to Nicholas G. Almeida, 02/13/1958:11, 02/20/1958:11
Howes, Anna M.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 03/22/1956:5
Howes, Benjamin. see also Ben & Mildred's Dairy Bar
Purchases Wareham St property from Fred Johnson, 05/12/1955:11
Howes, Betty Ann
Engaged to William H.H. Johnson (p), 06/27/1957:1
Wedding described, 06/12/1958:4
Howes, Betty Anne
Files marriage intentions, 06/05/1958:11
Wed to William Henry Harrison Johnson, 06/12/1958:7
Howes, Charles M.
Foreclosure notice, 02/09/1956:7
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 03/22/1956:5
Files marriage intentions, 02/20/1958:11
Wed to Helen A. Logrien Stulpin, 05/01/1958:7
Howes, Edwin
Pearl St couple married 55 years, 02/14/1957:1
Howes, Edwin Stanley
Obituary, 05/29/1958:5
Dies at age 78, 05/29/1958:9
Howes, Ernest D., Jr.
Leaves for army induction, 02/10/1955:12
Howes, Gertrude
Eagles Auxiliary degree team officers (p), 04/19/1956:11
Howes, Harry
Cranberry growers hit by lack of rain (p), 10/10/1957:11
Howes, Irene F.
Foreclosure notice, 02/09/1956:7
Howes, Irene Murdoch
Files marriage intentions, 04/18/1957:6
Wed to Timothy J. Montgomery, 05/02/1957:7
Howes, Isaiah E.
Wed to Edith M. Ellis, 12/06/1956:5
Howes, Jean B. Thomas
Daughter born, 04/17/1958:7
Howes, John B.
Cranberry growers hit by lack of rain (p), 10/10/1957:11
Howes, John G.
Couple presents travelogue, 11/13/1958:8
Howes, Mary Pierce
Son born, 06/23/1955:6
Howes, Mildred. see Ben & Mildred's Dairy Bar
Howes, Nathan A.
Engaged to Mary Louise McFadden, 07/26/1956:1
Howes, Robert
Girl Scout Council reports successful season (p), 01/23/1958:2
Howes, Robert F.
Named to Boston Chapter of National Association of Cost Accountants,
04/21/1955:6
Daughter born, 04/17/1958:7
Howes, Robert H.
Couple purchases School St home from Arthur McAllister,
09/27/1956:7
Howes, Sarah Shaw
Reunion of MHS classes of 1897 through 1902 a success (p),
06/18/1959:1
Howes, Willard Boyden
Middleboro native forwards info on teeth health in Grand Rapids, MI,
01/05/1956:7
Howes, William
Son born, 06/23/1955:6
Hoye, Helen Frances
Named part-time teacher at Union Street School, 04/24/1958:1
Hoye, Robert
MHS freshmen hoop squad (p), 03/22/1956:1
Hoye, Robert E.
Replaces John Driscoll as MHS guidance director, 08/04/1955:1
Resigns as school Guidance Director, 06/28/1956:1
Hreschak, John, Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 09/01/1955:4
Hruniak, Francis
Files marriage intentions, 09/22/1955:7
Wedding described, 10/06/1955:3
Wed to Marilyn Leary, 10/06/1955:7
Daughter born, 11/26/1959:5
Hruniak, Marilyn C. Leary
Daughter born, 11/26/1959:5
Hrunick, Francis
Daughter born, 12/19/1957:3
Hrunick, Marilyn Leary
Daughter born, 12/19/1957:3
H.T. Cleverly & Son
Meat market, 15 North Main St (ad), 01/13/1955:4
20th anniversary sale (ad), 04/05/1956:4
David Wall takes post at Cleverly's after Garnier's closes, 12/27/1956:1
Depend on Cleverly's for good meat (p), 09/18/1958:10
Personalized service makes shopping easy, 01/29/1959:10
Depend on Cleverly's for good meat (p), 04/09/1959:14
Just a little bit more (p), 07/02/1959:8
Try this independent market for the best, 11/12/1959:10
Hubbard, Isaac David
Obituary, 04/25/1957:5
Dies at age 72, 04/25/1957:11
Hubert, Amanda
Dies in Woonsocket, RI, 12/10/1959:6
Hubschwerlin, Paula V.
Fined $35 for driving to endanger, 08/28/1958:4
Hubschwerlin, William
Perry and Hubschwerlin collide at South Main and Courtland St,
10/02/1958:6
Huckins, Mabel Frances
Widow of Loring A. dies at age 76, 03/10/1955:4
Obituary, 03/17/1955:7
Hudson, Alice Denson
Daughter born, 01/02/1958:5
Hudson, Arthur W.
Ordered to pay support and confinement charges in paternity case,
06/23/1955:9
Hudson, Cynthia
Files marriage intentions, 04/19/1956:7
Wed to Joseph V. Mendes, 05/03/1956:7
Hudson, Evelyn Little
Son born, 08/07/1958:6
Hudson, Guy
Daughter born, 01/02/1958:5
Hudson, Guy Leston
Dies at age 52, 05/23/1957:7
Obituary, 05/23/1957:9
Hudson, Harold
Gets three months on multiple complaints, 10/06/1955:6
Hudson, Mrs Arthur T.
Acquitted on charge of non-support of daughter, 04/12/1956:1
Hudson, Richard
Son born, 08/07/1958:6
Hudson, Rita May Vickery
Files marriage intentions, 04/02/1959:11
Hudson, Thomas
Assigned to 4th Training Regiment for basic training, 10/22/1959:9
Huggins, Hilliard
Lieutenant Commander wins $100 for Readers Digest contribution,
04/24/1958:1
Huggins, Hilliard H.
Lieutenant Colonel stationed at Fargo Building in Boston, 03/03/1955:7
House for sale (ad), 08/08/1957:9
Candidate for School Committee, 10/16/1958:1
Profile of candidate for School Committee (p), 01/15/1959:6
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Huggins, Mrs Hilliard
Poses with Adlai Stevenson (p), 05/01/1958:2
Named to fill father's uncompleted term on Middleboro Housing
Authority, 01/29/1959:1
And father Dr Albert Heath aid March of Dimes (p), 07/09/1959:1
Hughes, Afra
Engaged to Wilfred H. Morette, 01/17/1957:5
Correction, 01/24/1957:1
Hughes, Mrs Thomas P.
Ribbon-cutting at completely renovated Hughes Ford Sales (p),
06/18/1959:4
Hughes, Thomas. see also Hughes Ford Sales, Inc.
Purchases Curtis Ford Sales auto dealership (p), 05/28/1959:1
Purchases home on Coombs St in Lakeville, 07/30/1959:9
Invited to participate in Ford Motor Co. dealer panel, 09/24/1959:1
Hughes Ford Sales, Inc.
570 Wareham St (ad), 05/28/1959:9
Ralph and Lorraine Graffam first customer (p), 06/04/1959:8
Ribbon-cutting at completely renovated business (p), 06/18/1959:4
New Ford agency (p), 07/16/1959:10
Alfred Langlois and Chris MacInnes new salesmen (p), 08/06/1959:2
Taunton woman wins Ford giveaway at Drive-In (p), 08/13/1959:7
Hull, Alice
And husband have garden beauty spot (p), 08/13/1959:6
Hull, Harry W.
And wife have garden beauty spot (p), 08/13/1959:6
Hull, Paul
Kiwanis Tag Day aided by 41 volunteers (p), 04/10/1958:5
Hull, Stanley
Army reservist completes two-week summer training at Fort Belvoir,
VA, 09/08/1955:1
Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates (p),
05/09/1957:5
Master Sergeant returns from training at Camp Drum, 07/24/1958:1
Hulley, Dorothy Jean
Wed to Harold M. Ramsay, 09/27/1956:10
Humphreys, Henry
Alumnus of Harvard University, 06/20/1957:10
Humphreys, Henry C.
Gazette prints biographies of local candidates, 12/27/1956:8
Denounces suspension of town manager Wilson (l), 01/01/1959:1
Humphreys, Keith
Enrolls at Brown University, 09/12/1957:6
Humphreys, Warren
Pilgrim Fellowship youths clean windows at St. Luke's (p),
11/05/1959:1
Hunt, Charles W.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 04/18/1957:4
Foreclosure notice, 12/05/1957:5
Hunt, David
Son born, 06/11/1959:11
Hunt, Joseph, Jr.
Son born, 09/24/1959:11
Hunt, Joseph M.
Engaged to Marilyn A. Cornell, 01/02/1958:1
Hunt, Joseph M., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 04/10/1958:11
Wed to Marilyn A. Cornell, 04/24/1958:7
Hunt, Louise Smith
Daughter born, 04/11/1957:8
Hunt, Malvina
Employed at St. Luke's, 10/31/1957:9
1914 Grammar School Basketball team (p), 11/26/1959:8
Hunt, Marilyn Cornell
Son born, 09/24/1959:11
Hunt, Marion Johnson
Son born, 06/11/1959:11
Hunt, Maurice
Daughter born, 04/11/1957:8
Hunt, Maurice C.
Fined $20 for reckless driving, 09/13/1956:4
Hunt, Richard F., Jr.
Inducted into U.S. Army, 10/11/1956:1
Hunt, Robert Wayne
Engaged to Sally Lynette Perkins, 11/08/1956:1
Hunt, Walter Reid
Obituary, 11/10/1955:2
Hunting
Dedham hunter accidentally shot by Malcolm Delano, 12/06/1956:1
Judge accepts plea of nolo from Sumner Tinkham, Jr. in case of hunting
without a license, 05/23/1957:11
Stranded hunter, Ralph Chartier, found in Great Cedar Swamp,
11/13/1958:1
Huntley, Isaac L.
Obituary, 01/05/1956:4
Dies at age 77, 01/05/1956:5
Huntley, Joseph
Funeral held in Norwich, VT, 03/08/1956:6
Huntley, L. Roy, Jr.
Wed to Shirley M. Green, 12/27/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 12/27/1956:8
Huntley, Laurence
Employed at William Egger Co., 09/01/1955:5
Huntley, Lawrence
Replaced by Lawrence Holmes as part time janitor at Plymouth Street
School, 05/14/1959:14
Huntley, Lawrence R.
Couple purchases Perkins' cottage on Plymouth St, 04/03/1958:6
Couple moves into new Plymouth St home, 06/12/1958:6
Plymouth St couple married 25 years, 04/23/1959:5
Huntley, Lawrence R., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 12/06/1956:5
Graduates from Northeastern University (p), 06/20/1957:1
Huntley, Maude
Employed at Trust Co., 07/24/1958:4
Huntley, Roy
Attends Northeastern University, 02/24/1955:3
Trains at U.S. Naval Station in Patuxent, MD, 07/12/1956:11
Couple moves to Patuxent, MD, 01/03/1957:4
Awarded contract to raze old fire station, 12/26/1957:1
Huntley, Roy M.
Set to raze old fire house on School St (p), 01/02/1958:8
Huntley, Shirley Green
Couple moves to Patuxent, MD, 01/03/1957:4
Huntley, Virginia
Engaged to Richard F. Donovan, 12/29/1955:1
Employed at Winthrop-Atkins Co., 07/19/1956:2
Files marriage intentions, 12/20/1956:4
Wed to Richard F. Donovan, 12/27/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 12/27/1956:8
Hupfer, Karl
Takes civilian post at Pattrick AFB, 03/05/1959:6
Hupfer, Karl M.
Graduates from State Police Academy, 12/24/1959:3
Hupfer, Ralph Winston
Wed to Gail Frances McDermott, 09/20/1956:11
Hurd, Bernard
Son born, 08/27/1959:7
Hurd, Charles Allen
Obituary, 01/05/1956:4
Kingston man dies at age 63, 01/05/1956:5
Hurd, Donna Pennock
Daughter born, 08/21/1958:6
Son born, 08/27/1959:7
Hurd, Vernard
Daughter born, 08/21/1958:6
Hurley, Priscilla Ann
Wed to Edward Lawrence Jagielski, 03/26/1959:11
Hurley, Robert Lee
Wed to Helen Catherine Kueh Meunier, 10/15/1959:7
Hurricanes. see Storms
Husted, Arlene Hackett
Now resides in Lakeville, 02/23/1956:1
Former actress still retains her charm, 12/24/1959:1
My Tree (poem), 12/24/1959:4
Hutcheson, Nan
Engaged to Leonard W. Brackett, 11/14/1957:5
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Hutchings, John A.
Daughter born, 01/13/1955:9, 12/13/1956:5
Hutchings, Julie Lovell
Born to John A. and Shirley Butler, 12/13/1956:5
Hutchings, Lucy Austin
Born to John A. and Shirley Wood Butler, 01/13/1955:9
Hutchings, Shirley Butler
Daughter born, 12/13/1956:5
Hutchings, Shirley Wood Butler
Daughter born, 01/13/1955:9
Huxley, Bill
Eagles fete Pony Leaguers at banquet (p), 10/27/1955:1
Huxley, Francis
Daughter born, 06/13/1957:7
Huxley, Francis J.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 04/11/1957:11
Huxley, Geraldine Frances
Engaged to Richard L. Newton, 05/17/1956:1
Huxley, Marion I.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 04/11/1957:11
Huxley, Marion Wilson
Daughter born, 06/13/1957:7
Hydeck, Dorothy Kanuck
Son born, 11/19/1959:11
Hydeck, Lynn
Welcome Wagon hostesses welcome Hydeck family (p), 06/18/1959:4
Hydeck, Mark
Welcome Wagon hostesses welcome Hydeck family (p), 06/18/1959:4
Hydeck, Michael
Son born, 11/19/1959:11
Merchants turn on holiday lighting (p), 12/10/1959:1
Hydeck, Michael, Jr.
Welcome Wagon hostesses welcome Hydeck family (p), 06/18/1959:4
Hydeck, Mrs Michael
Welcome Wagon hostesses welcome Hydeck family (p), 06/18/1959:4
Hyldburg, Jean Stetson
Daughter born, 12/10/1959:7
Hyldburg, Robert
Daughter born, 12/10/1959:7
Hyman, Mary
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Hyman, Ray
Middleboro Mercantile League basketball champs of 1933 (p),
12/03/1959:8
Hysler, Ralph Henry
Obituary, 01/31/1957:4
Dies at age 74, 01/31/1957:11
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Iampeitro, Nellie A.
Car rear-ended on Center St, 05/29/1958:9
Iampietro, Antoinette M.
Files marriage intentions, 12/15/1955:5
Wed to Ronald E.J. Dumas, 01/05/1956:5
Iampietro, Farley
Joins Prince Sayad Hussein of Jordan for cocktails, 09/17/1959:5
Iampietro, Francis R.
Wed to Marjorie D. Johnson, 07/31/1958:6
Iampietro, Michael
Daughter born, 08/29/1957:7
Iampietro, Michael A.
Dies at age 40, 11/21/1957:6
Obituary, 11/21/1957:11
Iampietro, Nellie Martinelli
Daughter born, 08/29/1957:7
Iampietro, Philip
Home from duty in Germany, enlistment ends (p), 06/04/1959:1
Iampietro, Philip C.
Vine St couple married 25 years, 12/08/1955:1
Iampietro, Philip C., Jr.
Army private presents gifts to orphaned Germany children,
01/09/1958:9
Iampietro, Philip, Jr.
Engaged to Virginia Evelyn Keedwell (p), 12/24/1959:1
Iampietro, Phillip
Eagles mark anniversary, burn mortgage (p), 04/17/1958:1
Ice Cream. see also Ben & Mildred's Dairy Bar; Dairy Queen
Farrar's, Everett Square (ad), 02/03/1955:5
A.R. Parker Ice Cream Stand now open at rotary circle in Middleboro
(ad), 07/12/1956:7
A.R. Parker Ice Cream Stand, Doris and Tony Lemmo proprietors (ad),
07/19/1956:6
Peterson's Ice Cream Stand ransacked by thieves, 08/02/1956:1
Ten-year-old charged with larceny from Farrar's, 10/10/1957:1
Ignatowicz, Anna
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 05/24/1956:13
Illegitimacy
Virginia Gomes charges Thomas Jackson, 04/05/1956:6
Thomas Jackson ordered to pay Virginia Gomes support as result of
paternity suit, 04/19/1956:12
Kenneth Nadeau appeals one-month sentence, 01/09/1958:9
Charge against Roland Demers dismissed, 02/13/1958:2
John Starr, Jr. guilty of violating law, 10/23/1958:3
Curtis Johnson pleads not guilty, 03/26/1959:3
Imhoff, Roger F.
Inducted into armed forces, 03/07/1957:1
Immigration and Emigration. see also Displaced Persons
Wilrene Card to tutor aliens in civic education, 10/06/1955:1
Mr and Mrs Harry Levy run successful poultry farm here, 11/15/1956:1
Helene Eisen's son Helmuth arrives from Germany, 12/05/1957:5
Improved Order of Red Men - Nemasket Tribe
Work progresses on new hall, 07/19/1956:1
Co-sponsors minstrel show (p), 12/06/1956:8
Fall bazaar includes old-time minstrel show, 11/27/1958:4
Members pictured at Lakeside Park about 50 years ago (p),
06/11/1959:12
Income Tax. see Taxation
Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Middleboro Lodge No. 135
Holds annual meeting, 01/20/1955:6
Indian Rock Shores and Dean Shores Improvement Association
Investigates possibility of registering boats on Long Pond, 08/08/1957:4
Industrial Accidents
Robert Jennings suffers serious head injury working for Thomas Bros.,
05/19/1955:1
Philip White injured at Alberts Shoe Co., 08/27/1959:3
Industrial Fires
Edward Card badly burned in varnish fire at George Shaw Co.,
09/22/1955:1
Oil vat causes blaze at Alberts Shoe Co., 05/03/1956:3
George H. Shaw Co. factory saved from serious fire by passing
motorist, 05/17/1956:1
Flash fire damages shed at George H. Shaw Co., 06/27/1957:1
Industrial Spray Painting, Inc.
Bill Burniston proprietor, 7 Summer St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Burniston brings new beauty to homes, 02/03/1955:6
Spray painting gets excellent results, 03/24/1955:10
Employs modern painting techniques (p), 05/26/1955:8
Performs miracles of spray painting (p), 08/18/1955:6
Burniston can save you money, 12/08/1955:8
Burniston has wide experience, 02/16/1956:10
Gets School Street School contract, 05/24/1956:3
Miracles of spray painting (p), 05/31/1956:6
Burniston 21-year veteran of business (p), 08/23/1956:9
Spraying less costly, 12/20/1956:9
House exteriors painted quickly, inexpensively, 04/25/1957:10
Burniston's complete paint service reliable (p), 07/11/1957:7
Industry. see Business and Industry
Infantile Paralysis. see March of Dimes; Polio
Influenza
Vaccine may be available for all town and school employees,
09/26/1957:1
Inglese, Angelo
Clear Pond Rd couple married 25 years, 09/13/1956:1
Inglese, Mary Ryan
Clear Pond Rd couple married 25 years, 09/13/1956:1
Inglese, Maureen
Returns to duties at Baker Memorial Hospital, Boston, 06/30/1955:9
Licensed practical nurse at Mass General, 02/02/1956:12
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Inglese, Maureen continued
Engaged to Donald Nelson, 06/20/1957:2
Wed to Donald Nelson, 06/27/1957:7
Wedding described, 06/27/1957:12
Inglese, Maureen Agnes
Engaged to Donald E. Nelson, 03/21/1957:1
Inglese, Mrs Angelo
Resigns post in records room at St. Luke's, 07/17/1958:5
Medical secretary in Dr Silliker's office, 10/15/1959:10
Inglese, Mrs Patsy
Daughter with heart ailment marks 13th birthday (p), 11/27/1958:1
Inglese, Patricia
Receives letter from Buckingham Palace (l), 06/26/1958:1
Inglese, Patricia Ann
Receives honor of special dispensation from the Archbishop,
04/26/1956:3
Birthday thrill includes visit from Red Sox Piersall, 11/28/1957:1
Child suffering from heart ailment marks 13th birthday (p),
11/27/1958:1
Inglese, Patsy
Employed at Sawicki's Market (p), 12/08/1955:8
Daughter with heart ailment marks 13th birthday (p), 11/27/1958:1
Inglese, Peter
West Grove St couple married 55 years, 02/07/1957:1
On southern tour with New Bedford Institute of Technology baseball
team, 03/21/1957:12
West Grove St couple married 56 years, 02/06/1958:1
Obituary, 08/28/1958:7
Takes position as textile chemist in Union City, NJ, 10/01/1959:6
Inglese, Peter J.
Engaged to Barbara Dentino, 09/25/1958:1
Wedding described, 10/16/1958:9
Inglese, Peter Joseph
Graduates from Monsignor Coyle High School in Taunton (p),
06/23/1955:11
Inglese, Susan
Sister with heart ailment marks 13th birthday (p), 11/27/1958:1
Ingraham, Neil
Engaged to Beverly Ann Caswell (p), 01/08/1959:7
Ingraham, Neil Albert
Wedding described (p), 08/06/1959:6
Ingram, William A.
Stockholders petition for dissolution of Bailey Motor Sales,
06/20/1957:6
Insects
Local bees hit by fatal disease, 01/13/1955:5
Markers advised for aerial spraying of DDT, 04/28/1955:1
Request for bids for aerial spraying of DDT, 05/05/1955:2
Contract for DDT spraying awarded, 05/19/1955:1
Selectmen say cannot spray entire town, 06/02/1955:1
Spraying scheduled, car cover recommended, 06/02/1955:1
Aerial spraying of DDT completed, 06/09/1955:1
Garden Club has extra "Doom" to combat Japanese beetles,
06/23/1955:1
Mosquito control not likely, 06/23/1955:1
July marks second spraying of town center, 06/23/1955:6
Termites eating floors beneath bowlers at YMCA, 06/23/1955:6
Second spraying ends town effort from the air, 07/21/1955:1
Town set to buy fogging machine to kill insects, 09/06/1956:1
Officials propose regional war on diseased mosquitoes, 12/20/1956:1
Mosquito project discussed again, 01/24/1957:1
Local mother surveys opinions on mosquito project, 03/07/1957:7
Town in favor of mosquito control, 04/18/1957:1
Mosquito spraying begun, 07/04/1957:1
Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project begins dusting swamps,
02/13/1958:7
Mosquito control project underway, 02/20/1958:1
Spraying to begin, 04/10/1958:1
Fog used to kill mosquitoes (p), 06/26/1958:1
Workers use fog to kill mosquitoes (p), 06/26/1958:1
Aerial spraying program planned, 04/30/1959:1
No project money for aerial spraying, 06/11/1959:8
Insurance
Accident policy again offered through schools, 09/22/1955:1
South Middleboro residents seek easing of fire insurance rates,
04/17/1958:1
Town fathers cool on cost of coverage for employees, 12/04/1958:1
Insurance Agents. see also Clyde S. Thomas, Inc.; Daniel F. McNearney
Insurance Agency; Frederick S. Weston Agency; T.M. Ryder & Co.
Anthony Petrowski, 143 Sproat St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Theodore Wood, 2 Thatcher's Row (ad), 01/06/1955:10
Anthony Petrowski agent for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
01/27/1955:9
Nathaniel Ryder representative of Provident Mutual Life Ins. Co.,
05/26/1955:7
Joseph Riley honored for 20 years with Metropolitan Life Insurance
Co., 06/02/1955:1
J.E. Houlihan, 48 Montello St (ad), 08/18/1955:4
Theodore Wood sells local concern to Robert Cushman, 09/01/1955:1
Robert Cushing, successor to Theodore Wood (ad), 09/08/1955:10
Edward Cornell and Joseph Bradford employed at Prudential Life
Insurance Co., 09/15/1955:10
Robert Cushing takes over Stetson & Clark insurance business,
10/13/1955:1
Eben Whiting completes insurance course, 12/01/1955:2
Local brokers organize, 05/03/1956:11
Eben Whiting honored, 01/24/1957:1
Robert Mortimer, insurance and accounting service (ad), 02/07/1957:4
Middleboro Insurance Brokers Association holds second annual
meeting, 06/06/1957:1
Joseph Scanlon appointed sales rep for Metropolitan Life Ins. Co.,
08/29/1957:4
Stanley Benson special agent for Paul Revere Life Insurance Co. (ad),
10/24/1957:3
Melvin Thomas receives National Quality Award, 06/26/1958:12
Melvin Thomas completes insurance course, 07/10/1958:5
Arthur Loheed cited for outstanding sales, 07/24/1958:9
Arthur Loheed special agent for NE Mutual Life Ins. Co. (ad),
01/08/1959:4
Anthony Petrowski wins award from Life Insurance Management
Association, 06/18/1959:10
Arthur Loheed, qualified agent (p), 06/18/1959:14
Arthur Loheed cited for outstanding sales, 07/23/1959:4
Interior Decorating. see also Bonnar Paint & Wallpaper Store
Jack Rudolph (ad), 04/07/1955:10
James Waldron (ad), 06/05/1958:11
Interstate Transportation Co.
Fall schedule (ad), 09/03/1959:3
Inventors and Inventions
Norman Tibbetts receives award at Otis AFB for designing display
board (p), 06/23/1955:6
Milford Logan exhibits inventions at California show (l), 06/27/1957:5
Stephen Dinsmore wins prize for unique idea, 11/28/1957:2
Inventor of "master cell,' John Brown, dies in California, 07/03/1958:1
Ippolito, Bernard Daniel
Wed to Frances Mary O'Connell, 12/31/1959:5
Ireland, Joanne A.
Engaged to Everett J. Casey (p), 12/08/1955:1
Irving, Donald
Guardsman promoted to Sergeant, 11/21/1957:4
Irving, Edward
Daughter born, 05/12/1955:6, 02/07/1957:8
Irving, June Jennings
Daughter born, 08/28/1958:8
Irving, Mabel Wood
Daughter born, 05/12/1955:6, 02/07/1957:8
Irving, Marion A.
Files marriage intentions, 04/17/1958:7
Wed to Joseph L. Roza, 05/01/1958:7
Irving, Paul A.
Unhurt as car crashes into wall on Plymouth St, 01/15/1959:2
Irving, Percy A.
Files marriage intentions, 01/30/1958:9
Guilty of being unlicensed driver, 07/16/1959:6
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Irving, Philip
Young people enact living creche scene at Church of Our Saviour (p),
12/29/1955:1
Irving, Richard
Daughter born, 08/28/1958:8
Isabel, Leola Roadheaver
Son born, 07/26/1956:5
Isabel, Leola Rodebeauer
Daughter born, 02/10/1955:6
Isabel, Samuel
Daughter born, 02/10/1955:6
Son born, 07/26/1956:5
Iseminger (Mr)
Mrs W. Wallace Kelley works part time in office of Clark & Iseminger,
02/10/1955:11
Iseminger, Boyd A.
Graduates from Brown University, 06/09/1955:1
Commissioned ensign, assigned to San Diego, CA (p), 07/14/1955:1
Son born, 08/08/1957:5
Daughter born, 09/10/1959:9
Iseminger, Boyd A., Jr.
Engaged to Jacqueline Jones, 02/09/1956:1, 06/07/1956:11
Wed in San Diego (p), 08/16/1956:3
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 09/05/1957:2
Takes teaching post at Moses Brown School, Providence, RI,
09/19/1957:3
Family resides in East Hartford, CT, 06/18/1959:10
Iseminger, Boyd Austin, Jr.
Wedding described, 07/05/1956:2
Iseminger, Boyd, Jr.
Senior at Brown University, 02/10/1955:3
Iseminger, Dale
Born to Boyd A., Jr., 09/05/1957:2
Iseminger, Frances Jones
Daughter born, 09/10/1959:9
Iseminger, Gary
Attends Wesleyan University, CT, 02/10/1955:9
Composes original work for strings, 05/01/1958:1
Attends graduate school at Yale, 12/25/1958:6
Sings with Tanglewood choir, 07/02/1959:5
Iseminger, Gary H.
Receives third scholarship, 11/15/1956:9
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa (p), 10/24/1957:1
Wins Woodrow Wilson Fellowship (p), 03/27/1958:1
Graduates from Wesleyan University (p), 06/12/1958:1
Iseminger, Jacqueline Jones
Son born, 08/08/1957:5
Island Terrace Nursing Home
Mr and Mrs Grant Tolles plan to open facility at Eaton estate on Long
Point Rd, 03/21/1957:1
Mr and Mrs Grant Tolles announce opening of new nursing home,
Island Terrace, 07/25/1957:10
Mr and Mrs Grant Tolles invite visitors (p), 10/03/1957:10
Has lovely view, 01/09/1958:10
Ivers, Linda M.
Engaged to Roger D. Harris, 11/14/1957:1
J
Jacintho, Florence
Wedding described (p), 06/12/1958:6
Jacintho, Florence L.
Engaged to Richard Hadley Holm, 06/27/1957:1
Graduates from UMass (p), 06/05/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/05/1958:11
Wed to Richard Holm, 06/12/1958:7
Jacintho, Joseph Rose
Obituary, 07/16/1959:6
Dies at age 63, 07/16/1959:8
Petition for administration of estate, 10/08/1959:10
Jacintho, Vincent
University of Massachusetts degree candidate (p), 06/02/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 07/11/1957:5
Engaged to Pauline Wallent, 07/11/1957:9
Wed to Pauline Wallent, 07/18/1957:7
Jacintho, Vincent continued
Wedding described, 08/08/1957:4
Receives MD degree from Tufts University, 06/18/1959:1
Jacinto, Florence
Attends University of Massachusetts, 09/08/1955:10
Jackson, Alice
TV-type program honors police Chief Gardiner (p), 06/19/1958:1
Jackson, Bob
Basketball team tops Industrial League (p), 03/27/1958:6
Jackson, Edward Sumner
Obituary, 03/21/1957:5
Dies at age 90, 03/21/1957:8
Jackson, Foster
A.C. Cosseboom Co. specialty is iron work, 01/20/1955:10
Donovan and Jackson collide at Forest and Frank St, 03/12/1959:4
Jackson, George
Completes two weeks of training at Bainbridge, MD, 07/14/1955:3
Gardens plowed and harrowed (ad), 04/30/1959:6
Jackson, George H.
Files marriage intentions, 08/14/1958:8
Jackson, George L.
Engaged to Gale Anne Bissonnette (p), 06/26/1958:1
Wedding described (p), 08/28/1958:11
Wed to Gale Anne Bissonnette, 09/04/1958:5
Jackson, Harold
Commends Fire Department for prompt action in house fire (p),
08/20/1959:1
Jackson, Ila
Re-appointed school nurse, 04/21/1955:1
School nurse resigns, 12/12/1957:1
Jackson, Joyce Lee
Engaged to George Alfred Pike (p), 12/11/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/25/1959:11
Wedding described (p), 07/02/1959:4
Wed to George Alfred Pike, 07/09/1959:8
Jackson, Lester
Scene at area around Four Corners circa 1858 (p), 04/10/1958:5
Jackson, Marjorie H.
Wife of Foster C. dies at age 40, 08/08/1957:5
Obituary, 08/08/1957:11
Jackson, Melvin
Employed at Reed and Barton in Taunton, 07/14/1955:3
Jackson, Nettie M.
Dies at age 86, 07/18/1957:7
Obituary, 07/18/1957:8
Jackson, Stephen
Car caught by guide wire after avoiding dog, 10/13/1955:2
Reservist completes two years of active duty, 11/20/1958:8
Jackson, Stephen F.
Airman apprentice takes part in Operation Strikeback, 09/26/1957:13
Arrives in Gibraltar on board USS Wasp, 06/05/1958:2
Local man with 6th Fleet in Lebanon landing (p), 07/24/1958:1
Airman serves on board USS Wasp, 09/04/1958:7
Jackson, Steven
Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron wins trip to Miami, 11/22/1956:1
Jackson, Thomas T.
Charged by Virginia Gomes with illegitimacy, 04/05/1956:6
Ordered to pay Virginia Gomes support as result of paternity suit,
04/19/1956:12
Jackson, Warren C.
Seriously injured in collision at Peirce and Pearl St (p), 01/13/1955:1
Jacob, Almon B.
Engaged to Faith Elizabeth Williams, 12/19/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 05/15/1958:11
Wedding described, 06/12/1958:6
Wed to Faith E. Williams, 06/12/1958:7
Jacob, Mayme Binns
North Main St couple married 50 years (p), 12/01/1955:1
Jacob, William G.L.
North Main St couple married 50 years, 11/24/1955:5
North Main St couple married 50 years (p), 12/01/1955:1
Jacobson, Joyce
Bridal shower held, 07/19/1956:10
Wed to Anthony F. Pinto, 08/30/1956:6
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Jacobson, Joyce continued
Wedding described (p), 08/30/1956:10
Jacobson, Joyce A.
Attends University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, 10/06/1955:12
Engaged to Anthony Pinto, 04/12/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 07/19/1956:5
Jacobson, V. Loris
Capped in ceremony at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, 01/20/1955:8
Engage to Thomas W. Heidke (p), 12/31/1959:1
Jacobson, Virginia L.
Graduates from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing (p),
06/13/1957:1
Jacques, Adelbert
Donates blood for the 63rd time, 08/11/1955:1
Jacques, Adelbert B.
Donates 80th pint of blood, 08/28/1958:1
Jacques, Joseph, Jr.
Son born, 06/25/1959:11
Jacques, Rose Angelo
Son born, 06/25/1959:11
Jacques, Ruth Ann
Files marriage intentions, 09/11/1958:11
Wed to Phillip Wayne Gosson, 09/25/1958:11
Jagielski, Edward Lawrence
Wed to Priscilla Ann Hurley, 03/26/1959:11
Jagla, Andrew
Daughter born, 10/29/1959:11
Jagla, Kevin
Youngsters attend summer band rehearsal (p), 07/30/1959:1
Jagla, Mary Duggan
Daughter born, 10/29/1959:11
Ja-Mer Turkey Ranch
Plymouth St (ad), 02/03/1955:2
10 year anniversary (ad), 09/22/1955:5
Wins 15 ribbons at SE MA annual show, 11/03/1955:1
Freidenfeld heads SE MA Turkey Growers Association, 12/29/1955:1
Always a full stock (p), 09/06/1956:6
Flavor is fully guaranteed (p), 11/15/1956:10
Turkeys are the finest, 04/11/1957:10
New specials offered, 07/25/1957:10
Offers fresh, state-inspected turkeys (p), 11/07/1957:14
Order now for right weight for holiday, 12/12/1957:14
It's not too late, get your Easter turkey (p), 04/03/1958:10
Turkeys are the finest, 08/28/1958:9
Has fresh, state-inspected turkeys (p), 11/13/1958:9
Get your Easter turkey here (p), 03/19/1959:10
Try a turkey barbecue, 09/03/1959:10
Mary Schobel tests Ja-Mer turkey (p), 11/12/1959:10
James, Alice P.
Wife of Harold O. dies at age 64, 04/14/1955:4
Obituary, 04/14/1955:7
James, Anne Kuppers
Resides in Manchester, MA, 03/24/1955:3
James, Elliott
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
James, Franklin
Son born, 06/19/1958:11
New history teacher at MHS, 10/30/1958:4
James, Franklin E.
Replaces Frederick Ryan at Bates School, 06/21/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 08/08/1957:5
Wed to Jacquelyn LaRhette, 08/29/1957:7
Wedding described, 08/29/1957:9
Junior High teacher transfers to Memorial High, 09/18/1958:1
Teacher gains tenure status, 04/09/1959:1
James, Jacquelyn LaRhette
Son born, 06/19/1958:11
James, Linda
West Side School pupils present The Littlest Shepherd (p),
12/29/1955:1
James McNeil Co.
January clearance sale (ad), 01/13/1955:2
21st anniversary (ad), 10/27/1955:3
Slacks valued at $1,000 disappear, 02/23/1956:1
James McNeil Co. continued
Expands toy department, 08/29/1957:8
84th anniversary sale (ad), 09/26/1957:2
75th anniversary sale (ad), 10/23/1958:4
Kay Brown displays ceramics at McNeil's, 10/29/1959:6
Jane's Everett Square Beauty Salon
Open house (ad), 02/19/1959:8
Jane's Thrift Shop
Opens on Center St (ad), 07/16/1959:11
Jan's Music Circus
New music shop opens at 231 Center St, 09/25/1958:1
Grand opening (ad), 09/25/1958:11
Sales show local tastes, 10/30/1958:3
Grand opening at new location, 21 South Main St (ad), 06/25/1959:6
Now Jane's Thrift Shop (ad), 07/16/1959:11
Jansky, Elizabeth
Four generations pictured (p), 03/14/1957:5
Jardullo, Phillip
West Side School pupils present The Littlest Shepherd (p),
12/29/1955:1
Jarvis, Donald
Engaged to Gwendolyn Lewis, 10/03/1957:7
Jarvis, Donald A.
Wedding described, 11/14/1957:6
Wed to Gwendolyn S. Lewis, 11/21/1957:6
Jasmin, Theresa
Notice of unpaid taxes, 03/10/1955:9
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Jaycees
Junior Chamber of Commerce seeks to start chapter here, 01/31/1957:1
Local young men agree to form group, 02/14/1957:3
Civic-minded invited to join, 02/21/1957:1
Club constitution being written, 02/28/1957:1
Elect first officers, 03/14/1957:1
Accepts new constitution, 03/28/1957:1
Charter presented, 08/22/1957:11
MHS junior named Queen at auto show (p), 12/19/1957:1
Plan inventory of town in name of community development (p),
12/26/1957:1
President outlines objectives for 1958, 01/16/1958:1
Elect Wilfred Schobel Outstanding Farmer (p), 01/30/1958:1
Give Wilfred Schobel plaque, 02/06/1958:3
Awarded first place award from State Jaycee Board, 03/20/1958:1
Present six trash cans to town (p), 04/10/1958:1
Cancel plans for Home Show, 04/24/1958:1
Post sign to help curb holiday accidents (p), 06/05/1958:13
Donna Falconieri crowned Miss Middleboro Jaycee at auto show (p),
12/11/1958:1
Harry Fisher, Jr. named Outstanding Young Farmer, 02/12/1959:1
Harry Fisher in running for state honor (p), 02/19/1959:1
Melvin Thomas irked by Junior Chamber of Commerce (l),
06/04/1959:5
Marie Vinal crowned Miss Middleboro 1960 (p), 12/10/1959:1
Jefferson, Ann
Engaged to Richard Bernier, 10/09/1958:8
Jefferson, Ann L.
Graduates from Burdett College, Boston (p), 07/03/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 10/23/1958:11
Wedding described (p), 11/06/1958:4
Files marriage intentions, 11/06/1958:7
Jefferson, Anne E.
Foreclosure notice, 11/08/1956:9
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 06/06/1957:11
Jefferson, Betty A.
Bridal shower held, 05/16/1957:8
Files marriage intentions, 06/20/1957:11
Jefferson, Betty Ann
Engaged to Herbert L. Cleveland, 01/17/1957:1
Jefferson, David Ross
Born to Richard B. and Dorothy Welch, 10/10/1957:8
Jefferson, Dorothy Welch
Son born, 10/10/1957:8
Jefferson, Edna
Lions Club presents white cane to Jefferson (p), 05/31/1956:1
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Jefferson, Eliza E.
Files marriage intentions, 03/06/1958:11
Wed to James A. Whitaker, 03/20/1958:11
Jefferson, Florence Pittsley
Daughter born, 09/24/1959:11, 10/01/1959:5
Jefferson, Frank, Jr.
Daughter born, 01/30/1958:9, 10/15/1959:7
Jefferson, Frank M.
Engaged to Irene E. Merrill, 10/20/1955:4
Jefferson, Frank M., Jr.
Engaged to Irene Merrill, 02/02/1956:7
Wed to Irene E. Merrill, 03/01/1956:5
Wedding described, 03/01/1956:8
Daughter born, 02/13/1958:7
Jefferson, Franklin
Couple moves to Forest St, 04/05/1956:3
Jefferson, Henrietta A.
Obituary, 03/17/1955:3
Wife of Otis M. dies at age 86, 03/17/1955:4
Jefferson, Irene Merrill
Daughter born, 01/30/1958:9, 10/15/1959:7
Jefferson, Irving F.
Foreclosure notice, 11/08/1956:9
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 06/06/1957:11
Jefferson, Joan
Selected for DAR Good Citizen Award (p), 02/03/1955:1
Class of 1955 honor student (p), 03/10/1955:1
Receives scholarship to Northeastern University, 07/28/1955:1
Awarded $500 scholarship at Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover,
05/23/1957:3
Jefferson, Mrs Thomas
Employed in New Bedford, 06/23/1955:11
Jefferson, Otis M.
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
Jefferson, Otis Melvillle
Dies at age 89, 07/11/1957:5
Obituary, 07/11/1957:6
Jefferson, Richard B.
Graduates from Fitchburg State Teachers' College, 06/09/1955:1
Son born, 10/10/1957:8
Jefferson, Robert
Daughter born, 09/24/1959:11, 10/01/1959:5
Jefferson, Robert M.
Wed to Florence J. Pittsley, 09/11/1958:11
Jefferson, Shawn Marie
Baptized in North Middleboro, 04/10/1958:5
Jefferson, Warren
New head custodian at Junior High School, 08/30/1956:1
Jefferson Family
Relatives of Mrs Peter Canova purchase Jefferson property on Spruce
St, 03/20/1958:7
Jeffrey, Janet
Girl Scouts plan spring cookie sale (p), 03/19/1959:1
Jeffrey, Marjory Attwood
Daughter born, 06/30/1955:5
Jeffrey, Robert
Daughter born, 06/30/1955:5
Appointed to faculty of Apponequet Regional High School,
03/19/1959:6
Jeffrey, Robert L.
Director of Loon Pond Day Camp (ad), 05/29/1958:9
Jehovah's Witnesses
Minister Henry Judson reassigned, 06/04/1959:6
Jellow, James E.
Order of Eastern Star installs officers (p), 04/16/1959:1
Jellow, Jane
Enters Sturdy Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, 09/20/1956:11
Capped in ceremonies at Sturdy Memorial, 03/14/1957:12
Jenkins, Ethel
Wife of Earl K. dies at age 63, 07/18/1957:7
Obituary, 07/18/1957:8
Jenkins, Everett N.
Replies to Kahian on salary issue (l), 04/23/1959:4
Jenkins, Frank
Profile of Lakeville candidate for selectman and assessor, 02/14/1957:2
Candidate for selectman (ad) (l), 02/28/1957:7
Jenkins, Fred
New roof for new look at the YMCA (p), 12/26/1957:4
Jenks, Edith A.
Obituary, 06/11/1959:2
Widow of E.T. Pierce dies at age 84, 06/11/1959:11
Jenks, Roger P.
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Jenks Family
Old barn on estate razed, 09/22/1955:1
Former Jenks homestead at North Main and Peirce St to be razed (p),
01/03/1957:1
New view as Jenks homestead razed to make room for gas station (p),
03/28/1957:1
Jenness, Barbara Hallgren
Daughter born, 02/09/1956:7
Jenness, John
Daughter born, 02/09/1956:7
Jenness, Joyce M.
Replaces Louise Walker at MHS, 01/30/1958:1
Jenney, J.L. see J.L. Jenney Coal Co.
Jenney, Mildred
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Jennings, Bessie Lillian
Wife of Floyd H. dies at age 69, 10/16/1958:11
Obituary, 10/16/1958:12
Jennings, Edward Francis
Obituary, 03/20/1958:6
Dies at age 80, 03/20/1958:11
Jennings, Gerald
Three local brothers in armed forces (p), 10/29/1959:6
Jennings, Gerald D.
Takes basic training at Lackland AFB, TX (p), 04/05/1956:1
Trains at Francis E. Warren AFB, WY, 04/19/1956:3
Jennings, Glen
Son born, 02/16/1956:7
Jennings, Hazel Remillard
Daughter born, 06/28/1956:3
Jennings, Kathleen
East Middleboro 4-H Club holds agricultural exhibit (p), 05/01/1958:1
Jennings, Kathy
Lamprey eel caught here (p), 05/28/1959:2
Jennings, Lee
Three local brothers in armed forces (p), 10/29/1959:6
Jennings, Lee W.
Takes part in amphibious exercise at Camp Lejune, NC, 02/26/1959:9
Jennings, Lewis
Nemasket Transportation gives safe driver awards (p), 05/14/1959:1
Jennings, Lewis C.
Three sons in armed forces (p), 10/29/1959:6
Jennings, Minnie Clyde
Wife of Edward F. dies at age 81, 04/05/1956:5
Obituary, 04/05/1956:6
Jennings, Richard
Three local brothers in armed forces (p), 10/29/1959:6
Jennings, Rita Quagan
Son born, 02/16/1956:7
Jennings, Robert
Suffers serious head injury working for Thomas Bros., 05/19/1955:1
Daughter born, 06/28/1956:3
Jennings, Shelby J.
Files marriage intentions, 10/08/1959:7
Wed to George M. Morris, 10/15/1959:7
Jennings, Timothy
East Middleboro 4-H Club holds agricultural exhibit (p), 05/01/1958:1
Jenny, Edwin
1924 Hi Y Club (p), 10/01/1959:8
Jepson, Russell W.
Engaged to Anne Windle Marsden (p), 04/09/1959:9
Jesse, Donald
Completes work in Air Force, 06/28/1956:7
Returns from two years of foreign service in the Army, 07/12/1956:4
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Jesse, Donald continued
Teacher resigns from Bates School, 08/02/1956:1
Jewelers and Jewelry. see also Cook's Jewelry Store
M.L. Hinckley & Son, 51 Center St (ad), 01/13/1955:3
Shoplifting trio invades M.L. Hinckley & Son, 03/24/1955:1
Sheila Dean Hollis honored by Sarah Coventry Jewelry, Inc.,
12/18/1958:11
Jewell, Albert
Son born, 09/08/1955:4
Jewell, Donald
Discharged from U.S. Air Force, 09/29/1955:1
Jewell, Donald R.
Family resides in Columbus, FL, 10/30/1958:5
Jewell, Edith Howe
Son born, 09/08/1955:4
Jewell, James F.
Completes basic training, 05/14/1959:7
Jigerjian, Bogos Paul
Obituary, 09/10/1959:6
Dies at age 70, 09/10/1959:9
Jigerjian, George. see Middleboro Wholesale House
Jigerjian, Gregory
Training at Fort Dix, NJ, 10/23/1958:12
Jigerjian, Mary. see Middleboro Wholesale House
Jigerjian, Mrs Paul. see Middleboro Wholesale House
Jigerjian, Sarah. see Middleboro Wholesale House
Jillson, Mrs Otis
Resides in Norwich, VT, 05/12/1955:11
Jillson, Otis
Daughter born, 10/11/1956:5
Jillson, Thalia Drake
Daughter born, 10/11/1956:5
Jimmie's Pet Shop
129 Wareham St (ad), 06/02/1955:10
Jimmy Fund
Cooties raise $60 for Jimmy Fund, 09/17/1959:1
Neighborhood children raise $14.94 with variety show, 10/01/1959:1
J.L. Jenney Coal Co.
Nothing taken in break-in, 03/28/1957:1
President Henry Smith honored by Shell Oil Co., 12/05/1957:7
Joe's Barber Shop
Joe Scolamiero opens shop at 246 Center St (ad), 10/09/1958:11
Joe's Diner
The All-Wright Diner sold to Joe Cordeiro, now Joe's Diner,
08/18/1955:1
Diner leased by Cordeiro not sold, 08/25/1955:1
Johansen, Margaret Camandona
Resides in Minneapolis, MN, 07/31/1958:3
Johansen, Ronald
Engaged to Beverly Corrie Welch, 03/05/1959:5
John Cabot Club
Bocci league nears playoffs at club courts (p), 08/06/1959:1
John Martin's TV Sales and Service
Shop offers quick service (p), 10/17/1957:10
Gives good service, 04/03/1958:10
John Mitchell Co.
Main St, Lakeville (ad), 01/13/1955:3
Wins nationwide sales contest, 05/26/1955:1
Purchases William Egger Co., 12/22/1955:1
John W. Halahan & Son
Halsil Products Co., 19 Jackson St (ad), 07/28/1955:16
Johnny's Texaco Service Station
John Ferraguto injured when inflating tire explodes, 10/04/1956:1
Gairad Young purchases Everett Square gas station from Ferraguto,
01/10/1957:1
Johnson, Amelia Williams
Son born, 10/22/1959:11
Johnson, Arthur
Selectmen to visit campsite on Woods Pond, 02/16/1956:1
Johnson, Arthur B.
Responds to State Health Dept allegations concerning Wood's Lake
camping ground, 10/06/1955:1
Camp license suspended, 10/27/1955:1
Denied license for recreational campsite on Woods Pond, 05/10/1956:1
Johnson, Arthur B. continued
Re-applies for campsite license, 05/24/1956:1
Lawyer reports client has complied with plumbing statute, 06/14/1956:7
Johnson, Arthur B., Jr.
Injured in two-car crash at School and Peirce St, 12/04/1958:10
Wedding described (p), 03/05/1959:5
Wed to Gueneth Gibbs, 03/05/1959:7
Johnson, Arthur Bradley, Jr.
Engaged to Gueneth Gibbs (p), 01/22/1959:5
Johnson, Arthur, Jr.
Drive shaft cuts through gas tank, 08/09/1956:10
Johnson, Charles
Files marriage intentions, 11/14/1957:8
Wedding described (p), 11/21/1957:5
Johnson, Claire Ellen
Born to Stuart R. and Paula Browne, 08/29/1957:7
Johnson, Curtis
Son born, 12/17/1959:7
Johnson, Curtis R.
Pleads not guilty to charge of illegitimacy, 03/26/1959:3
Files marriage intentions, 04/02/1959:11
Wed to Rita May Hudson Vickery, 04/30/1959:11
Johnson, Donald Meredith
Engaged to Donna Lee Pohlman, 05/09/1957:1
Johnson, Edwin L.
Charges of drunkenness and disturbing the peace dismissed,
08/09/1956:8
Howard Bassett guilty of assault on Johnson, 01/17/1957:8
Foreclosure notice, 09/17/1959:2
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 11/19/1959:9
Johnson, Esther
Insurance company employee honored for 33 years of service,
12/29/1955:8
Johnson, Frances
Gets probation for drunkenness, 08/18/1955:8
Johnson, Frances Esterbrook
Files marriage intentions, 09/19/1957:8
Wed to Edwin Howard Morton, 10/03/1957:8
Johnson, Fred
Couple sells Wareham St property to Benjamin Howes, 05/12/1955:11
Couple resides in Marion, 12/29/1955:4
Johnson, Frederick
Sergeant stationed in Bermuda, 01/06/1955:2
Johnson, Fredreiika
Obituary, 02/07/1957:4
Widow of Emil dies at age 75, 02/07/1957:8
Johnson, George W.
Home from five years in Japan; joined by Japanese bride, 05/26/1955:3
Johnson, Gustaf
Son born, 10/22/1959:11
Johnson, Harvey D.
Daughter born, 07/30/1959:5
Johnson, Harvey Dale
Files marriage intentions, 03/05/1959:7
Wed to Patricia S. Quelle, 03/12/1959:7
Johnson, Herbert L.
Dies at age 64, 09/05/1957:5
Obituary, 09/05/1957:11
Johnson, J. Fred
Petition for probate of will, 08/23/1956:4
Johnson, James W.
Mabel Johnson injured as vehicle skids on Rte 28, 03/22/1956:8
Johnson, Jan Fred
Dies at age 77, 08/02/1956:3
Obituary, 08/02/1956:6
Johnson, Jennie Charlotte
Dies at age 76, 06/07/1956:5
Obituary, 06/07/1956:9
Johnson, Leslie
East Middleboro 4-H clubhouse transformed for food demonstration
(p), 02/20/1958:1
Johnson, Lillian G.
Obituary, 05/30/1957:2
Wife of Herbert E. dies at age 61, 05/30/1957:5
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Johnson, Mabel
Injured as vehicle skids on Rte 28, 03/22/1956:8
Johnson, Marjorie D.
Wed to Francis R. Iampietro, 07/31/1958:6
Johnson, Melvin
Selected to attend Boys' State, 05/26/1955:1
Engaged to G. Joyce Norlin (p), 04/25/1957:1
Johnson, Melvin B.
Enlists in U.S. Navy (p), 10/18/1956:1
Returns to Norfolk, VA after four-month tour of Med, 12/26/1957:2
Wed to Greta A. Norlin, 08/21/1958:6
Johnson, Patricia A.
Wed to Ronald F. Pierce, 11/01/1956:7
Johnson, Patricia Quelle
Daughter born, 07/30/1959:5
Johnson, Paula Browne
Daughter born, 08/29/1957:7
Johnson, Rita Vickery
Son born, 12/17/1959:7
Johnson, Robert
Daughter born, 12/04/1958:7
Johnson, Robert A.
Discharged from U.S. Army, 05/05/1955:1
Johnson, Robert E.
Files marriage intentions, 10/20/1955:7
Son born, 11/01/1956:7
Johnson, Robert L.
Discharged from U.S. Navy, promptly re-enlisted, 05/05/1955:1
Johnson, Rosanne A. Leconte
Son born, 11/01/1956:7
Johnson, Roseanne LeConte
Daughter born, 12/04/1958:7
Johnson, Sarah Alice
Obituary, 09/10/1959:6
Widow of William H.H. dies at age 85, 09/10/1959:9
Johnson, Stewart R.
Takes part in field demonstration at Fort Sam Houston, TX,
03/08/1956:6
Social work specialist at Fort Sam Houston, TX, 08/08/1957:9
Johnson, Stuart
Takes basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, 10/20/1955:2
Johnson, Stuart R.
Daughter born, 08/29/1957:7
Granted Russell Sage scholarship to the University of Michigan,
04/24/1958:1
Johnson, Stuart Richmond
Wed to Paula Copeland, 02/17/1955:2, 02/24/1955:9
Johnson, Vaner C.
Loses Jersey cow to lightning, 08/21/1958:1
Johnson, Walter
Engaged to Janice Melanson, 06/13/1957:13
Johnson, William Brent
Obituary, 04/16/1959:9
Dies at age 73, 04/16/1959:11
Johnson, William Henry Harrison
Files marriage intentions, 06/05/1958:11
Wedding described, 06/12/1958:4
Wed to Betty Ann Howes, 06/12/1958:7
Johnson, William H.H.
Engaged to Betty Ann Howes (p), 06/27/1957:1
Johnston, Daniel Joseph
Dies at age 74, 07/12/1956:7
Obituary, 07/12/1956:8
Johnston, Edward
Son born, 01/19/1956:5
Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8
Johnston, Edward G.
Meditation: Faith, 07/21/1955:5
Meditation: The Necessity of Fellowship, 09/15/1955:5
Meditation: The Gift, 12/15/1955:5
Meditation: Outward Conformity or Inner Change? 02/23/1956:5
Meditation: Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees, 05/10/1956:2
Meditation: Prayer of Divine Direction, 07/26/1956:5
To be ordained at Rock Village Church (p), 10/18/1956:1
Johnston, Edward G. continued
Ordained at Rock Village Church, 10/25/1956:11
Meditation, 12/27/1956:5
Daughter born, 02/14/1957:4
Rock pastor resigns (p), 03/07/1957:1
Meditation, 03/21/1957:8
Receives degree from Gordon College, 06/13/1957:7
Johnston, E.J.
Infant son in hospital, 01/26/1956:11
Johnston, Eliette Racine
Son born, 01/19/1956:5
Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8
Johnston, Francis
Files marriage intentions, 11/17/1955:5
Wedding described, 12/01/1955:4
Son born, 01/31/1957:11
Daughter born, 12/04/1958:7
Johnston, Grace Eliette
Born to Edward G., 02/14/1957:4
Johnston, Josephine Wolski
Son born, 01/31/1957:11
Daughter born, 12/04/1958:7
Johnston, Martha Jane
Engaged to John Warren Hatch, 09/12/1957:2
Johnston, Thomas Wayne
Infant son of E.J. in hospital, 01/26/1956:11
Recovering from pneumonia, 02/02/1956:7
Jonas, Winifred Page
Caravans from West Coast, 07/11/1957:3
Joncas, Elizabeth
Obituary, 08/06/1959:9
Joncas, Minnie Elizabeth
Wife of J. Philip dies at age 53, 08/06/1959:7
Jones, Alberta DeMoranville
Son born, 09/25/1958:11
Jones, Alice M.
Executor presents account of estate, 05/24/1956:9
Jones, Allan J.
Serves on board light cruiser USS Providence, 10/15/1959:13
Jones, Allen J.
Graduates from recruit training at Great Lakes, IL, 05/14/1959:13
Jones, Ambrus L.
Petition for probate of will, 01/01/1959:5
Jones, Ambrus Louis
Obituary, 12/04/1958:3
Dies at age 76, 12/04/1958:7
Jones, Carol Anderson
Daughter born, 07/12/1956:7, 04/09/1959:7
Jones, George
Son born, 09/25/1958:11
Jones, George A.
Ordered to stand trial for break-in at Powers' property, 07/31/1958:1
Gets three months for vagrancy, 12/17/1959:1
Jones, George A., Jr.
Juvenile charged with malicious destruction of town-owned property,
07/10/1958:4
One of three juveniles suspected in series of local break-ins,
07/09/1959:1
Jones, George E.
Guilty of driving without plates, 09/10/1959:4
Jones, Ida T.
Dies in Maryland, 06/02/1955:2
Jones, Jacqueline
Attends University of Massachusetts, 02/10/1955:10
Engaged to Boyd A. Iseminger, Jr., 02/09/1956:1
Feted at tea and shower, 06/07/1956:11
Wedding described, 07/05/1956:2
Jones, James
Couple purchases Waterville home from Frank and Eleanor Ring,
06/16/1955:5
Jones, Judy
St. Luke's Hospital has new roof garden (p), 07/16/1959:1
Jones, Laura M.
Obituary, 09/05/1957:6
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Jones, M. Alice
Death takes local teacher, taught here since 1919, 05/24/1956:1
Hail and farewell (l) (Henry B. Burkland), 05/24/1956:8
Executor presents account of estate, 05/24/1956:9
Jones, Mae Alice
Dies at age 56, 05/24/1956:2
Jones, Mary Helen
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Jones, Mertyn, Jr.
Wedding described, 08/18/1955:5
Jones, Mrs Paul
Moves to Florida, 09/22/1955:11
Jones, Myrten
Daughter born, 07/12/1956:7, 04/09/1959:7
Jones, Patricia
To receive 1954 income tax refund, 08/25/1955:5
Jonson, Mrs C.
Labels fluoridation a subversive plot (l), 01/12/1956:3
Jordan, Catherine Handziak
Daughter born, 03/31/1955:6
Jordan, George
Daughter born, 03/31/1955:6
Jordan, Kathy
MHS Silver M Society holds membership ceremony (p), 12/18/1958:1
Joseph, Charles
Corporal stationed at Camp Lejune, SC, 11/10/1955:2
Joseph, John
Ray Coombs thrown from car in collision at Four Corners (p),
09/10/1959:1
Joseph L. Ayotte & Son
Realtors, 23 South Main St (ad), 01/06/1955:2
Walter Thompson now associated with Ayotte's real estate agency (ad),
12/08/1955:4
Josselyn, Roland E.
Sanatorium employee up on morals charges, 02/13/1958:1
Three counts of committing unnatural acts dismissed, 02/20/1958:1
Jost, Willard
Wedding described, 04/18/1957:5
Wed to Jessie Waterman, 04/25/1957:11
Joyce, Edward D.
Hartford, CT man dies at age 53, 06/13/1957:7
Obituary, 06/13/1957:9
Judge, Ernest. see also Ernest Judge & Son
Clerk at Bonnar Paint & Wallpaper Store, Center St (p), 08/11/1955:6
Judge, Mrs Edward
Family resides in Providence, RI, 12/05/1957:11
Judge, Ruth
Ernest Judge & Son for fine papers (p), 10/15/1959:10
Judson, Frank Albert
Obituary, 09/17/1959:9
Dies at age 94, 09/17/1959:11
Judson, Gwendolyn H.
Files marriage intentions, 04/21/1955:6
Wed to David E. Blanchard, 05/05/1955:6
Wedding described, 05/19/1955:4
Judson, Henry G.
Jehovah's Witnesses minister reassigned, 06/04/1959:6
Julius, David J.
Family resides in Pullman, WA, 06/06/1957:6
Central Congregational honors return of former pastor, 06/27/1957:11
Junior, Henry
Son born, 06/25/1959:11
Junior, Marian Keefe
Son born, 06/25/1959:11
Junior Cabot Club
Celebrates 5th anniversary, 02/17/1955:3
Holds joint Guest Night with Cabot Club, 03/17/1955:2
Sponsors Fashion Parade, 03/24/1955:1
Wins awards fourth year running, 05/19/1955:1
Holds annual meeting, 05/19/1955:4
Schedule of the upcoming year's events, 10/06/1955:6
Holds small, but successful costume ball, 11/03/1955:8
Glee Club presents fifth annual concert, 11/17/1955:4
Glee Club presents concert at East Freetown, 01/12/1956:2
Junior Cabot Club continued
Refutes statement made in anti-fluoridation ad, 02/02/1956:1
Celebrates 6th birthday, 02/16/1956:2
Returns from state meeting with honors, 05/10/1956:6
Holds 7th annual banquet, 05/17/1956:1
Presents 6th annual concert, 11/08/1956:2
Presents fashion show, raises money for playground equipment,
04/18/1957:11
Gives funds for playground equipment, 05/09/1957:1
Holds annual meeting, 05/16/1957:7
Schedule of programs for upcoming year, 10/03/1957:1
Minstrel Show proves popular, 10/31/1957:9
Celebrates 8th birthday, 02/20/1958:3
Fashion show has latest trends (p), 05/15/1958:1
Presents gift to schools, 06/19/1958:1
Schedule of programs for upcoming season, 10/02/1958:1
Observes 9th birthday, 02/19/1959:6
Presents mimeograph machine to Boy Scouts (p), 03/05/1959:1
Show features spring fashions, 03/12/1959:14
Community Capers benefits mental health program, 04/16/1959:1
Complete program for upcoming year, 10/01/1959:1
Mrs Allen Demers first vice-president (p), 10/08/1959:1
Junior Chamber of Commerce. see Jaycees
Junk Dealers
Albert McManus applies for license to transport junk, 05/24/1956:1
Selectmen refuse license for McManus, 05/24/1956:1
Selectmen grant license to Jerry Campano, 11/22/1956:1
Charles Zion granted license, 01/24/1957:1
Juranty, Irene Bissonnette
Daughter born, 01/29/1959:11
Juranty, Walter
Daughter born, 01/29/1959:11
Jurgelewicz, Boleslaw J.
Guilty of reckless driving, 11/22/1956:10
Jurgelewicz, Sandra Sullivan
Son born, 06/26/1958:7
Jurgelewicz, Stanley
Engaged to Sandra E. Sullivan, 08/29/1957:1
Wed to Sandra E. Sullivan, 09/05/1957:5
Wed to Sandra Sullivan (p), 09/12/1957:1
Son born, 06/26/1958:7
Jurgens, Charles E.
Lieutenant (jg) assigned to duty as instructor at U.S. Coast Guard
Academy (p), 07/28/1955:1
Engaged to Joan Elizabeth Silva, 06/28/1956:1
Promoted to Lieutenant in U.S. Coast Guard, 02/14/1957:1
Son born, 11/21/1957:6
Receives business administration degree from Harvard (p),
06/19/1958:1
Jurgens, Charles Edward
Wedding described, 09/06/1956:3
Jurgens, Dorothy Dahlin
Son born, 03/03/1955:5
Jurgens, John
Son born, 03/03/1955:5
Jurors
Latest list shows 153 jurors, 08/20/1959:2
List of Lakeville jurors, 08/20/1959:5
Jusilla, Kay Brenda
Accepted at Faulkner Hospital School of Nursing, 06/18/1959:4
Justiniano, Gilberto
Wed to Ruth M. Martin, 07/05/1956:5
Juvenile Delinquents. see also Adolescents - Crime
Middleboro youth committed to Boston home after car thefts,
01/12/1956:6
Middleboro youths placed in probation, 09/27/1956:10
Six Middleboro youths in court, 10/25/1956:6
Juvenile admits to burglary at home of Joseph Garcia, 12/06/1956:5
Three youths on probation for Capeway Mart break-in, 12/13/1956:10
Recent "gang war" results in "get tough" policy, 03/21/1957:1
Juvenile on probation for break-in at Bean's, 04/11/1957:2
Three juveniles admit to theft of tools from C.P. Washburn Co.,
04/18/1957:4
Ten Middleboro youths lose licenses to drive, 05/23/1957:1
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Juvenile Delinquents continued
Delinquency not mark of majority (l), 06/13/1957:4
Sixteen-year-old committed to youth services board for spitting on
sidewalk, 05/28/1959:1
K
Kahian, Eva Giguere
Shoplifting trio invades local store, 03/24/1955:1
Daughter born, 03/24/1955:6
Son born, 10/03/1957:8
Daughter born, 01/15/1959:11
Kahian, Jackie
Local owners reopen Middleboro Theater (p), 10/18/1956:7
Kahian, Leo. see also Leo Kahian Furniture Co.
Daughter born, 03/24/1955:6
Residence and store (p), 09/08/1955:6
Sacred Heart Holy Name Society hears speakers from seminary (p),
09/12/1957:1
Son born, 10/03/1957:8
Concerned over commercialization of Sundays (l), 01/02/1958:2
Sex perverts (l), 02/13/1958:5
Good Friday should be day of rest (l), 04/03/1958:7
Holy Name Society has annual breakfast (p), 05/15/1958:1
Somebody Else (poem), 10/16/1958:11
U.S. Air Force Academy instructor guest of K of C (p), 10/23/1958:4
Daughter born, 01/15/1959:11
Comments on workings of Board of Selectmen (l), 01/22/1959:6
Lauds selection of McDonald for youth committee (l), 03/05/1959:3
Candidate for selectman writes to Congressman Keith (l),
03/19/1959:11
Congressman Keith replies to letter (l), 04/02/1959:9
Special election to fill vacant selectman's seat (p), 04/09/1959:1
Vote for selectman (ad) (p), 04/09/1959:4
Concerned about impact on taxes of raises for teachers (l), 04/16/1959:8
Everett Jenkins replies to Kahian on salary issue (l), 04/23/1959:4
Worrall answers Kahian on taxes and salaries (l), 04/23/1959:4
Kahian, Patty
Local dancer recognized at Carver talent show (p), 05/21/1959:5
Models Eleanor's Dress Shop winter fashions (p), 11/12/1959:10
Kahian, Steve
Winner in playground 1,000 Point Contest (p), 07/07/1955:1
Kahian, Steven
West Side School pupils present The Littlest Shepherd (p),
12/29/1955:1
Kainu, Urho M.
Files marriage intentions, 03/08/1956:7
Wed to Ellen M. Peltola, 03/29/1956:5
Wedding described, 03/29/1956:6
Kairys, Joseph P.
Collides with Otis AFB bus at Grove and Wood St, 01/15/1959:1
Kakstis, Benjamin
And wife victims of fiery holocaust at Wood's Pond home,
11/03/1955:1
Petition for administration of estate, 12/08/1955:2
Kakstis, Helen
And husband victims of fiery holocaust at Wood's Pond home,
11/03/1955:1
Kaladin, Catherine E.
Profile of new Rock School teacher, 06/14/1956:1
Rock School grade two teacher resigns, 07/25/1957:6
Kaladin, Felix P.
Sears Roebuck and Co. donates equipment for MHS biology and
chemistry students (p), 10/10/1957:7
Kaminsky, Adam
Baptized at Central Baptist, 01/15/1959:7
Kammelaar, Henderika
Lucretia Chipman hospitalized after collision with Kammelaar,
05/23/1957:12
Karamanian, John Jacob
Dies at age 68, 02/10/1955:6
Obituary, 02/10/1955:12
Kasparian, Kaspar D.
Liberty Mutual Insurance files action of contract, 10/18/1956:3
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Kasper, Virginia M.
Files marriage intentions, 05/09/1957:7
Wed to Joseph A. Peters, 05/09/1957:7
Kastebaum, Robert G.
Couple moves from Los Angeles, CA to Worcester, 09/03/1959:10
Kastenbaum, Robert Jay
Engaged to Barbara Elizabeth Brown, 11/21/1957:1, 01/16/1958:6
Wedding described, 01/30/1958:2
Kauffman, Anita Mendall
Daughter born, 08/07/1958:6
Article about former residents appears in Orlando Sentinel,
02/19/1959:9
Kauffman, Franklin D.
Daughter born, 08/07/1958:6
Kauffman, Jeanne Mendall
Daughter born, 01/16/1958:2
Kauffman, John H., Jr.
Daughter born, 01/16/1958:2
Article about former residents appears in Orlando Sentinel,
02/19/1959:9
Kauffman, Julie
Wedding held in Eustis, FL, 04/26/1956:7
Kauffman, Mrs Frank
Resides in Grand Island, FL, 01/10/1957:3
Kauffman, Mrs John
Resides in Grand Island, FL, 07/28/1955:9
Kauffman, Nancy Kim
Born to Franklin D. and Anita Mendall, 08/07/1958:6
Kayajan, Alice
Foreclosure notice, 12/06/1956:6
Kayajan, Ardavast
Foreclosure notice, 12/06/1956:6
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 01/31/1957:2
Charged with drunkenness and disturbing the peace, 10/30/1958:12
Fined $5 for drunkenness, 11/20/1958:10
Foreclosure notice, 03/26/1959:7
Kayajan, Ardavast, Jr.
Breaks leg as car rams tree on Summer St, 06/02/1955:10
Committed to Taunton State Hospital for observation, 08/06/1959:1
Not guilty of drunkenness, 09/17/1959:1
Kayajan, Charles
Engaged to Patricia Ann Sullivan, 07/14/1955:3
Engaged to Patricia Sullivan, 09/20/1956:12
Files marriage intentions, 10/11/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 10/25/1956:2
Wed to Patricia Sullivan, 10/25/1956:7
Kayajan, Haig. see also Nemasket Spring Water Co.
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Kayajan, Margaret
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Executor petitions family for comment, 07/31/1958:9
Notice of tax taking, 03/12/1959:12
Foreclosure notice, 05/07/1959:12
Notice of tax taking, 05/28/1959:8
Foreclosure notice, 06/04/1959:8
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 07/30/1959:6
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Kayajan, Margaret G.
Obituary, 11/03/1955:3
Widow of Garabed dies at age 73, 11/03/1955:7
Petition for probate of will, 11/10/1955:10
Executor of will files petition, 09/19/1957:10
Petition for payment from estate, 02/06/1958:10, 05/29/1958:5
Kayajan, Musch
Completes 25 years with Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 06/23/1955:1
Kayajan, Musch G.
Building home in Falmouth, 12/01/1955:2
Kayajan, Samuel
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Kay's Beauty Salon
Now open at 9 Station St (ad), 01/20/1955:5
Kay's Ceramics
898 Plymouth St (ad), 09/10/1959:2
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Kay's Thrift Shop
Good used clothing (ad), 01/13/1955:4
Kay's Toyland
Opening at 53 West Grove St (ad), 10/20/1955:5
Kay Zakarian, 53 West Grove St (ad), 11/10/1955:8
Kazalla, Raymond
Wed to Joan Tomkiewicz, 04/16/1959:1
Kazlauski, Brenda L.
Resigns as assistant clerk at Junior High, 05/14/1959:14
Passes civil service exam for junior clerk and stenographer,
07/23/1959:2
Kazlauski, Stanley. see also Stanley's Motor Sales
Capeway Rovers race proceeds to buy coats for civil defense (p),
09/25/1958:6
Keane, John L.
Wed to Eleanor L. Haskell, 06/06/1957:7
Kearney, John E.
Replaces Albert Governor at MHS, 01/30/1958:5
New MHS English teacher and cross country coach, 04/24/1958:1
New assistant basketball coach, 06/12/1958:8
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
Kearney's
Used furniture and antiques, 155 Center St (ad), 09/06/1956:14
Kearsley, Elliott A.
Engaged to Sally Cary Westervelt, 11/28/1957:4
Keedwell, Evelyn
Discharged from U.S. Air Force, 08/18/1955:1
Keedwell, Ken. see also Keedwell Real Estate
William Goyette new owner of Bob's Diner, 01/08/1959:1
Keedwell, Kenneth
Locks bumpers with another motorist on South Main St, 09/29/1955:10
Files marriage intentions, 11/15/1956:7
Wedding described, 12/06/1956:12
Keedwell, Kenneth B.
Civil defense director resigns, 04/26/1956:1
South Main St couple married 25 years, 04/18/1957:8
Middleboro High School 1915 baseball squad (p), 08/14/1958:12
Keedwell, Mrs Kenneth
Among winners at Pocasset Golf Club tourney, 08/28/1958:1
Keedwell, Paul
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Keedwell, Polly. see Keedwell Real Estate
Keedwell, Pollyann
Church of Our Saviour hosts baccalaureate service for MHS seniors (p),
06/16/1955:1
Attends Modern School of Fashion & Design in Boston, 01/05/1956:6
Graduates from Modern School of Fashion and Design (p),
05/30/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/12/1958:7
Wedding described (p), 06/19/1958:2
Wed to Joseph V. Bolton, 06/19/1958:11
Keedwell, Ramona
Roger Keedwell pleads innocent to assault on wife Ramona,
02/13/1958:8
Assault case dismissed for lack of prosecution, 05/15/1958:8
Keedwell, Ramona J.
Foreclosure notice, 03/14/1957:8
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 06/13/1957:3
Keedwell, Ramona Mescher
Son born, 09/10/1959:9
Keedwell, Roger
Fire guts bathroom in Keedwell house, 01/12/1956:1
Son born, 09/10/1959:9
Keedwell, Roger L.
Foreclosure notice, 03/14/1957:8
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 06/13/1957:3
Pleads innocent to assault on wife Ramona, 02/13/1958:8
Assault case dismissed for lack of prosecution, 05/15/1958:8
Keedwell, Virginia Evelyn
Engaged to Philip Iampietro, Jr. (p), 12/24/1959:1
Keedwell Real Estate
55 South Main St (ad), 10/24/1957:5
54 South Main St (ad), 01/15/1959:8
Keefe, Jeremiah
Obituary, 01/30/1958:4
Dies at age 70, 01/30/1958:9
Keefe, Victoria
Pig scores in pet show (p), 07/16/1959:1
Keeley, Jane
Funeral held in Bronx, NY, 01/19/1956:3
Keenan, Madeline
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Keenan, Mrs Eugene
Sister-in-law dies in Worcester, 10/11/1956:14
Keene, Barbara Ann
Files marriage intentions, 03/27/1958:7
Wed to Frederick Horsman, 04/10/1958:11
Keene, Eleanor Haskell
Daughter born, 10/30/1958:7
Keene, John Lincoln, Jr.
Daughter born, 10/30/1958:7
Kehoe, Katherine Joseph
Son born, 08/09/1956:5
Kehoe, William
Son born, 08/09/1956:5
Keirstead, Edward
Son born, 07/03/1958:9
Keirstead, Margaret L. Chandler
Son born, 07/03/1958:9
Keith, Anne Cronin
Son born, 04/02/1959:11
Keith, Annie B.
Widow of Sylvester dies at age 82, 05/02/1957:4
Obituary, 05/09/1957:14
Keith, Bethia S.
Obituary, 02/02/1956:2
Island Heights, NJ woman dies at age 71, 02/02/1956:7
Keith, Doris Kelley
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Keith, Eugene Judson
Obituary, 04/25/1957:6
Buzzards Bay man dies at age 89, 04/25/1957:11
Keith, Francis
Family resides in Annapolis, MD, 01/20/1955:5
Keith, Francis L.
Daughter born, 05/12/1955:6
Lieutenant assigned to duty at Whidbey Island, 08/02/1956:7
Promoted to Lieutenant Commander, 05/15/1958:1
Family resides in Coronado, CA, 10/23/1958:8
Son born, 04/02/1959:11
Keith, Jane
Engaged to John Gale, 05/26/1955:5
Files marriage intentions, 06/09/1955:6
Engaged to John T. Gale, 06/16/1955:7
Wedding described (p), 06/23/1955:5
Wed to John Gale, 06/23/1955:6
Keith, Jane Alden
Engaged to John Tyler Gale, 01/27/1955:1
Keith, Lucy Anne
Born to Francis L., 05/12/1955:6
Keith, Mrs Robert
Employed at sanatorium, 08/22/1957:12
Keith, Robert Douglass
Born to Francis L. and Anne Cronin, 04/02/1959:11
Kelleher, Anne M.
Replaces Mrs Joseph Walker as Junior High English teacher,
08/30/1956:1
Teacher gains tenure status, 04/09/1959:1
Kelleher, Charles. see Jan's Music Circus
Kelleher, Raymond
Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates (p),
05/09/1957:5
Keller, Vincent
Chief Warrant Office on the way to Germany, 02/19/1959:12
Family joins in Germany, 05/28/1959:6
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Kelley, Betsy Atwood
Son born, 01/10/1957:5
Daughter born, 01/30/1958:9
Kelley, Dianne Elizabeth
Born to R. Weston, Jr. and Betsy Atwood, 01/30/1958:9
Kelley, Etta C.
Petition for administration of estate, 09/15/1955:10
Kelley, Georgia
Briarwood Rest Home (ad), 01/12/1956:9
Kelley, Georgiana
Passes exam as Licensed Practical Nurse, 12/18/1958:12
Kelley, Grace
Continues to win prizes on Price is Right, 05/15/1958:1
Collects prize from The Price is Right (p), 11/20/1958:1
Kelley, Joan
Employed at new 3-M's Drive-In, 06/09/1955:12
Kelley, John
Brockton man threatens local boys with German luger, 10/06/1955:6
Kelley, Josephine Love
Obituary, 02/23/1956:5
Wife of Stephen D. dies at age 84, 02/23/1956:5
Kelley, Lawrence
Dies at age 67, 12/15/1955:5
Obituary, 12/15/1955:12
Kelley, Luke F.
Awarded Knights of Columbus honorary life membership (p),
02/10/1955:1
Kelley, Mrs Roger
Top scorer on The Price is Right, 05/08/1958:1
Winnings valued at $8,275, 05/22/1958:1
Kelley, Mrs W. Wallace
Works part time at Clark & Iseminger, 02/10/1955:11
Kelley, R. Weston, Jr.
Son born, 01/10/1957:5
Daughter born, 01/30/1958:9
Kelley, Ralph D. see also R.D. Kelley Coal Co.
Middleboro Mercantile League basketball champs of 1933 (p),
12/03/1959:8
Kelley, Roger
Couple purchases Perry residence on Vaughan St, 05/23/1957:10
MHS 1912 baseball team that beat Brockton in no-hit, no-run game (p),
07/10/1958:10
Middleboro High School 1915 baseball squad (p), 08/14/1958:12
Wife collects prize from The Price is Right (p), 11/20/1958:1
Kelley, Roger, Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 09/08/1955:4
Wedding described (p), 10/27/1955:4
Kelley, Roger W., Jr.
Awarded Master of Science degree in Entomology from UMass,
02/23/1956:1
Kelley, Stephen
Youths apprehended for malicious mischief on Kelley's property,
05/31/1956:1
Parents of youths promise restitution, 06/07/1956:2
Kelley, Stephen D.
Old-time Lakeville resident turns 90, 08/23/1956:1
Connecticut man dies at age 91, 02/20/1958:11
Kelley, Stephen Decatur
Obituary, 02/20/1958:2
Kelley, W. Wallace
Assistant treasurer of Braintree Savings Bank, 09/08/1955:7
Couple resides in Braintree Highlands, 08/27/1959:2
Kelley, Wallace
Couple builds new house in Braintree Highlands, 05/01/1958:2
Kelley, William Lester
Dies at age 73, 10/17/1957:8
Obituary, 10/17/1957:12
Kelley's Auto Sales
West Grove St (ad), 04/14/1955:4
Kelliher, Cornelius
North Carver man dies at age 79, 07/26/1956:5
Kellogg, Donna M. Cross
Daughter born, 07/03/1958:9
Kellogg, Kenneth E.
Daughter born, 07/03/1958:9
Kelly, Ed
Ballroom dance devotee explains evolution of dance steps,
02/28/1957:11
Kelly, E.J.
Oldtimer reminisces about many top vaudeville performers (l),
11/03/1955:6
Kelly, Etta Clark
Obituary, 08/11/1955:3
Widow of John William dies at age 76, 08/11/1955:4
Kelly, James
Members of Improved Order of Red Men pictured at Lakeside Park
about 50 years ago (p), 06/11/1959:12
Kelly, John F.
Private assigned to Fort Campbell, KY, 07/07/1955:8
Kelly, Thomas
Found lying near railroad track with broken leg, 03/13/1958:1
Rice St couple moves to Avon, 12/31/1959:6
Sells Rice St home to Stanley Barnicoat, 12/31/1959:8
Kelly, Thomas F., Jr.
Wedding described (p), 10/16/1958:7
Kelly, Thomas Francis
Files marriage intentions, 10/09/1958:7
Wed to Elizabeth Francis Houlihan, 10/16/1958:11
Kelsey, Robert H.
Engaged to Janice Panek, 01/27/1955:4
Kempis, Thomas A.
Food for Thought: Some Guides to Christian Life, 11/20/1958:7
Kendall, Carl G.
Joins division of Winthrop-Atkins Co., 06/04/1959:2
Wed to Carolyn Elliott Hanson, 06/25/1959:6
Reception held for new couple, 07/02/1959:5
Wed to Carolyn L. Elliot Hanson, 07/02/1959:5
Kendall, Carolyn E.
Graduates from McLean Hospital School of Nursing, 06/02/1955:7
Passes state exams, now register nurse, 12/29/1955:8
Kendall, Clarence A.
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Kendall, J. Jamison
Resides in Woodside, CA, 03/26/1959:10
Kendall, John J.
Family moves to Billerica, 02/09/1956:10
Family resides in Suffield, CT, 12/26/1957:4
Kendall, Martha J.
Obituary, 07/17/1958:5
Wife of Carl G. dies at age 62, 07/17/1958:5
Kendall, Mrs Carl G.
Alumnus of Queens College, Charlotte, NC, 06/02/1955:8
Kenenski, Dorothy
Polio clinic held at Memorial High School (p), 11/29/1956:1
Kenenski, Henry
Son born, 05/17/1956:2
Family moves to Harrisville, RI, 11/15/1956:14
Kenenski, Wanda Poitrowski
Son born, 05/17/1956:2
Kenenski's
Grand opening, plants and supplies, Bedford St (ad), 07/11/1957:5
Keniston, Erma A.
Resides in Sangerville, ME, 05/01/1958:7
Keniston, Erma S.
Resides in Sangerville, ME, 07/05/1956:2
Kennedy, Barbara Shaw
Son born, 07/26/1956:5
Kennedy, Charles L.
Daughter born, 04/11/1957:8
Kennedy, Charles R.
Stationed at naval base in Hatteras, NC, 10/11/1956:8
Serves on staff of Rear Admiral Grenfell, 09/19/1957:9
Son born, 10/16/1958:11
Sonarman 1st Class serves on board USS Finch, 05/07/1959:8
Kennedy, Charles Robert
Born to Charles R. and Dorothy Malaguti, 10/16/1958:11
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Kennedy, Charlotte
Engaged to Peter David Ehrenhaft, 02/27/1958:1
Wed to Peter Ehrenhaft, 05/08/1958:4
Kennedy, Daniel
Son born, 07/26/1956:5
Kennedy, Donald
Motorist pins two men between cars on Bedford St, 12/13/1956:1
Kennedy, Donald R.
Private stationed at Fort Sam Houston, TX, 02/10/1955:3
Promoted to SP-3 at Sacramento Signal Depot, CA, 01/12/1956:10
Not guilty of driving to endanger, 01/10/1957:8
Kennedy, Dorothy
Leaves for Hawaii to join husband (p), 11/21/1957:2
Kennedy, Dorothy Malaguti
Daughter born, 04/11/1957:8
Son born, 10/16/1958:11
Kennedy, E. Allen
Denounces suspension of town manager Wilson (l), 01/01/1959:8
Comments on matter of Edwin Wilson (l), 01/22/1959:6
Kennedy, E.A.
Former pupil regrets loss of Virginia Lewis from MHS (l),
08/25/1955:7
Kennedy, Edward
Steve Stanley presents award to fishing winner (p), 03/29/1956:1
Kennedy, Eugene
Teaches school at Fort Richardson, Anchorage, AK (p), 10/08/1959:1
Kennedy, Eugene A.
Attends Bridgewater State Teachers' College, 04/14/1955:6
Lauds Lakeville town meeting (l), 03/12/1959:6
Kennedy, G. Allen
Disagrees with Gazette column on local history (l), 03/20/1958:7
Kennedy, George
Resides in Stamford, CT, 04/21/1955:2
Promoted to head of new department of Kendall Co., 04/04/1957:1
1924 Hi Y Club (p), 10/01/1959:8
Kennedy, Howard George
Dies at age 89, 11/03/1955:7
Obituary, 11/03/1955:9
Petition for probate of will, 11/24/1955:8
Bequeaths $1,000 to St Luke's, 12/15/1955:1
Executors present account of estate, 01/23/1958:4
Kennedy, Isabelle
Files marriage intentions, 09/01/1955:4
Wed to Robert LaForest, 09/08/1955:4
Wedding described (p), 09/08/1955:5
Kennedy, James H.
Heads Co-operative Bank for 25th year (p), 05/26/1955:1
Receives veteran's medal from Masons, 04/11/1957:1
Receives veteran's medal from Masons (p), 04/18/1957:4
Resigns as president of Co-operative Bank (p), 06/05/1958:1
Feted at testimonial banquet, 07/10/1958:1
Kennedy, John
Trophy-winning float in annual Precinct Country Fair (p), 07/23/1959:5
Kennedy, John F.
Serves on board USS Pocono, 02/16/1956:3
Promoted to damage control man 2nd class, 05/10/1956:13
Returns from naval cruise, 05/16/1957:3
Serves on board USS Pocono, 06/13/1957:9
Kennedy, John F., 1917-1963
U.S Senator speaks briefly here (p), 10/16/1958:1
Kennedy, Judith
Tendered surprise household shower, 04/19/1956:7
Kennedy, Judith A.
Files marriage intentions, 05/17/1956:2
Wed to John Sowyrda, Jr., 05/24/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 05/24/1956:9
Kennedy, Mary
Biggest manhunt in Middleboro history ends in death of bandit after
robbery at Kennedy's Package Store (p), 06/18/1959:1
Jury hears testimony from local police officer at Coyle trial,
10/29/1959:1
Kennedy, Parker H.
James Kennedy receives veteran's medal from Masons (p),
04/18/1957:4
MHS 1912 baseball team that beat Brockton in no-hit, no-run game (p),
07/10/1958:10
Kennedy, Patricia Nora
Wed to Irving Lima, 12/31/1959:5
Kennedy, Thalia Stetson
Dedication of American Revolution boulder, 1915 (p), 07/17/1958:8
Kennedy, Thalia Weston
Resides in Newton Center, 01/13/1955:2
Kennedy, William. see also Kennedy's Package Store
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 04/14/1955:1
Building plan and liquor license transfer approved, 09/12/1957:1
Kennedy's Package Store
William Kennedy, Rte 28, South Middleboro (ad), 12/26/1957:2
Liquor, cigarettes, and target pistol missing in break-in, 12/25/1958:1
Wareham man arrested for break-in, 12/25/1958:1
Biggest manhunt in Middleboro history ends in death of bandit (p),
06/18/1959:1
Recognition given many in wake of manhunt, 06/25/1959:1
Town fathers praise action in manhunt, 06/25/1959:1
Coyle manhunt area toured by officials from Philadelphia, 08/27/1959:1
Jury hears testimony from local police officer at Coyle trial,
10/29/1959:1
Kennels
Nemasket Kennels, Main St, Lakeville (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Fireglow Farms' champion dogs (p), 05/05/1955:6
Smith & Sons Poultry Farm has German shepherd dogs for sale,
03/08/1956:8
Kenyon, Frederick Thompson
Obituary, 04/19/1956:5
Kenyon, Mrs James, Jr.
Youngest sister dies in San Antonio, TX, 09/20/1956:5
Keough, Bernard A.
Postal worker honored upon retirement, 06/21/1956:1
Keough, Bill
Employed at Moskoff's Super Market (p), 05/05/1955:10
Keough, Dorothy
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Keough, Joe
Future postman on board shaggy jackass (p), 04/23/1959:10
Keough, Joseph F.
Retires from post office (p), 12/27/1956:1
Keough, Mary
Injures head and neck in auto accident, 06/28/1956:14
Ker, Margaret
Bridal shower held, 03/28/1957:2
Ker, Margaret J.
Wed to Frederic J. Perry, 05/30/1957:5
Ker, Margaret Jane
Engaged to Frederic James Perry (p), 01/03/1957:1
Ker, Peggy Jane
Tea held for bride-to-be (p), 04/11/1957:5
Ker, Severn P., 3rd
Resides in Pittsburgh, 01/01/1959:7
Ker, Severn P., Jr.
Couple moves from Youngstown, OH to Pudding Brook Farm in
Lakeville, 10/09/1958:8
Ker, Severn Parker
Wedding described, 05/30/1957:3
Ker, Severn Parker, Jr.
Wed to Addie Oakes Perry, 05/30/1957:5
Kern, Allan
Daughter born, 09/08/1955:4
Kern, Allan R.
Daughter born, 07/02/1959:5
Kern, Allen Richards
Daughter born, 05/16/1957:5
Kern, Carol
Engaged to Donald Wheeler, 09/12/1957:2
Files marriage intentions, 09/19/1957:8
Wedding described (p), 09/26/1957:3
Wed to Donald C. Wheeler, 09/26/1957:6
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Kern, Carol Jean
Engaged to Donald C. Wheeler, 01/03/1957:1
Kern, Catherine Alice Gorman
Daughter born, 05/16/1957:5
Kern, Catherine Gorman
Daughter born, 09/08/1955:4, 07/02/1959:5
Kern, Edwin
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Kern, George
Graduates with Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from UMass (p),
05/31/1956:3
Kern, George M., Jr.
Accepts post with Atlantic Refining Co. of Philadelphia, PA,
07/12/1956:9
Kern, George Malon
Obituary, 02/21/1957:2
Dies at age 54, 02/21/1957:7
Kerrigan, Helen J.
Files marriage intentions, 08/28/1958:8
Wed to George A. Dean, Jr., 09/11/1958:11
Kessler, Robert
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Kettle, David
Private assigned to Charleston, SC, 10/22/1959:12
Kettle, David A.
Starts basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, 03/26/1959:1
Kettle, David L.
Completes basic training (p), 04/30/1959:1
Kettle, John. see Center Mower Service
Kettle, John A.
Injured in fall from ladder, 08/21/1958:1
Kettle Family
Holds reunion in Connecticut, 07/09/1959:2
Keuchler, Paul
Profile of new MHS student, 04/05/1956:2
Keyes, Albert H.
Methodist lay leader lauded (p), 11/21/1957:9
Keyes, Barbara
Wed to Richard T. Heath, 04/11/1957:8
Keyes, Barbara Joan
Wedding described, 04/11/1957:6
Keyes, Dorothy
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Keyes, George B.
New manager of King's Ft. Lauderdale store, 01/01/1959:1
Keyes, George B
Accepts managerial post in Florida store, 02/28/1957:1
Keyes, George H.
Dies at age 80, 10/01/1959:7
Obituary, 10/01/1959:13
Keyes, Lena Chase
Couple observes 50th anniversary, 12/22/1955:11
Keyes, Lester W.
Dies at age 46, 12/24/1959:7
Obituary, 12/24/1959:7
Keyes, Wilfred S.
Couple married 50 years (p), 12/15/1955:3
Couple observes 50th anniversary, 12/22/1955:11
Kezar, Richard Loren
Files marriage intentions, 02/20/1958:11
Wed to Mary Anne Shaw, 02/27/1958:9
Kiamie, Fred
MHS history teacher resigns, 08/30/1956:1
Kidnapping
Manuel Martinez charged with abduction of 15-year-old Middleboro
girl, 01/03/1957:1
Kiernan, Albert
Son born, 02/17/1955:4
Kiernan, Charlotte
Engaged to James DaRold, 11/07/1957:13
Kiernan, Dorene Bosworth
Son born, 02/17/1955:4
Kierstead, Edward
Daughter born, 10/15/1959:7
Kierstead, Margaret Chandler
Daughter born, 10/15/1959:7
Kierstead, Nancy L.
Wedding described (p), 01/19/1956:2
Killigrew, Harold D.
Antique metal deer stolen from antique dealer, 12/06/1956:14
Kilpatrick, Alan Robert
Born to Robert W., 01/24/1957:11
Kilpatrick, Robert W.
Son born, 01/24/1957:11
Kimball, Mrs Wallace
Resides in Irvington, NJ, 12/27/1956:3
Resides in Port Chester, NY, 12/26/1957:4
Kimball, Wallace, Jr.
Engaged to Rose Catherine Martin, 04/05/1956:1
Engaged to Rose Martin, 08/02/1956:3
Files marriage intentions, 08/09/1956:5
Wedding described, 08/30/1956:4
Wed to Rose C. Martin, 08/30/1956:6
Kindergarten. see also Peter Rabbit Kindergarten; Pfister's Kindergarten
Mrs Ralph Crane re-opens kindergarten, 59 North Main St (ad),
08/25/1955:2
King, Carolyn Hatch
Daughter born, 04/03/1958:11
King, Edward
Daughter born, 04/03/1958:11
King, Fred Baker
Obituary, 06/30/1955:6
King, George
MHS Silver M Society holds membership ceremony (p), 12/18/1958:1
King, George W.
Administrator presents account of estate, 01/16/1958:3
King, Harry
Husband of Jenny N. Cliff dies at age 69, 03/17/1955:4
Obituary, 03/17/1955:5
King, James
Transfers to Fort Dix, NJ, 01/15/1959:8
King, James E.
Specialist 5 stationed at Fort Ritchie, MD, 08/21/1958:9
King, James Edwin
Receives separation papers from U.S. Army, now with reserves,
02/05/1959:8
King, John W.
Citizens opposed to granting King auto dealer's license, 08/04/1955:1
King, Joseph
Petition for administration of estate, 05/30/1957:9
Sears Roebuck and Co. donates equipment for MHS biology and
chemistry students (p), 10/10/1957:7
Petition for license to sell real estate, 04/10/1958:10
Administratrix presents account of estate, 06/11/1959:4
King, Joseph L.
New MHS assistant principal, 05/09/1957:2
King, Mary
First Unitarian hosts baccalaureate for MHS seniors (p), 06/11/1959:1
King, Mildred
R.N. transfers to Boston District Health Office, 03/31/1955:4
King, Raymond
Stationed in Korea, 11/13/1958:10
King, Raymond T.
Private 1st Class stationed at Fort Benning, GA, 09/11/1958:6
King, Sara A.
Petition for license to sell real estate, 05/24/1956:16
Administrator presents account of estate, 09/26/1957:12
King, Thomas
Stationed at Fort Dix, NJ, 08/08/1957:3
Enlists in U.S. Army, 09/03/1959:8
King, William
Employed in Medford, 07/17/1958:4
King Philip Tavern
Photo from around 1910 (p), 06/25/1959:12
King Philip's War, 1675-1676
Latest account in circulation at public library, 07/17/1958:1
Kingman, Calvin D.
View of estate at Oak and Center St (p), 02/13/1958:12
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Kingman, Helen E.
Conservator presents account of estate, 10/08/1959:7
King's Daughters - Shining Circle
Observes 62nd anniversary, 03/31/1955:6
Observes anniversary, 04/26/1956:10
Observes 64th anniversary, 04/11/1957:8
Celebrates 65th anniversary, 03/27/1958:5
Host annual county convention at Central Methodist, 10/23/1958:6
Observes 66th anniversary, 04/02/1959:6
Kingsley, Elaine C.
Wed to Bruce Eaton, 07/25/1957:7
Kinney, Barbara Dean
Son born, 11/20/1958:7
Kinney, Barbara Deane
Son born, 09/29/1955:2
Pictured with four generations (p), 04/26/1956:1
Son born, 10/11/1956:5, 10/22/1959:11
Kinney, Louis
Son born, 10/22/1959:11
Kinney, Robert
Discharged from U.S. Army, 11/17/1955:14
Returns from Gatesville, TX, 11/24/1955:4
Son born, 10/11/1956:5, 11/20/1958:7
Kinney, Robert, Jr.
Pictured with four generations (p), 04/26/1956:1
Kinney, Robert L.
Son born, 09/29/1955:2
Graduates from Stockbridge School of Ag at UMass (p), 05/29/1958:1
Kinney, Robert L., Sr.
Attends Stockbridge School of Agriculture at Amherst, 10/11/1956:8
Kinney, Robert Louis, Jr.
Born to Robert L. and Barbara Deane, 09/29/1955:2
Kinney, Samuel
Son born, 06/06/1957:7
Kinney, Shirley C. Vickery
Son born, 06/06/1957:7
Kinney, Terry. see Y-D Poultry Farm
Kinney, Terry B., Jr.
University of Massachusetts degree candidate (p), 06/02/1955:1
Graduates from UMass with Master of Science, 06/07/1956:3
Joins staff of Hubbard Farm in Walpole, NH, 09/27/1956:1
Kinney, Terry, Jr.
Takes teaching post at University of Minnesota, 09/12/1957:6
Kinscherf, Christine
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Kinscherf, Herb
Your Rawleigh dealer, Vernon St (ad), 03/06/1958:7
Kinscherf, Herbert C.
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Kinscherf, Judith Louise
Engaged to David Edward Thompson, 07/23/1959:1
Kinsman, Alice Beech
Daughter born, 08/02/1956:3
Kinsman, B.A.
B.A. Kinsman Dairy Co., 3 North St, 01/06/1955:6
B.A. Kinsman Dairy sold to White Brothers' Milk Co. of Quincy,
02/17/1955:1
Kinsman, Blanche D.
Injured in collision with Brockton driver, 09/05/1957:12
Kinsman, Donald
George Soper gets one-month suspended sentence for larceny,
07/16/1959:6
Kinsman, Donald F.
Civil Defense Auxiliary Police commended for free service (p),
07/17/1958:4
Kinsman, Dorothy
Couple shares experiences as missionaries in Brazilian jungle (p),
11/01/1956:1
Kinsman, Dudley
Missionary couple returns from Africa, 05/19/1955:4
Missionary couple home on furlough from Brazil, 04/26/1956:5
Couple shares experiences as missionaries in Brazilian jungle (p),
11/01/1956:1
Kinsman, Elizabeth
Replaces Helen Caswell at Union Street School cafeteria,
05/14/1959:14
Kinsman, Mabel J.
Obituary, 12/10/1959:2
Widow of Dwight P. dies at age 78, 12/10/1959:7
Kinsman, Marjorie
Central Baptist Junior Choir (p), 03/15/1956:1
A cappella choir prepares for annual concert (p), 03/26/1959:1
Kinsman, Mrs B.A.
B.A. Kinsman Dairy sold to White Brothers' Milk Co. of Quincy,
02/17/1955:1
Kinsman, Mrs Reginald
Holds family reunion, 07/31/1958:9
Kinsman, Nancy
To attend Eastern Baptist College (p), 09/11/1958:6
Kinsman, Nancy E.
Engaged to Larry Curtis (p), 04/09/1959:2
Kinsman, Reginald
Hosts Kinsman family reunion, 07/26/1956:8
Daughter born, 08/02/1956:3
Kinsman, Richard
Honored at Webelos ceremony, 05/05/1955:2
Central Baptist Junior Choir (p), 03/15/1956:1
Kinsman, Thomas
Last surviving brother resides in Halcourt, Alberta, 05/26/1955:7
Kinsman’s Dairy. see B.A. Kinsman Dairy Co.
Kirkland, Katherine J.
Dies at age 82, 06/30/1955:5
Obituary, 06/30/1955:9
Kirkland, William
Obituary, 10/16/1958:9
Dies at age 65, 10/16/1958:11
Kirkpatrick, James D.
Obituary, 03/12/1959:1
Kiwanis Club. see Middleboro Kiwanis Club
Klar, Jessie
Obituary, 09/25/1958:1
Klimm, Bill
Mitchell Club champions of the Cape Cod League (p), 03/05/1959:4
Kline (Dr)
Closed two weeks in February (ad), 01/20/1955:11
Kline, Emanuel
Local dentists sign statement on fluoridation (l), 03/01/1956:1
Kline, Geraldine
Begins six-week tour of Europe, 09/05/1957:1
Klofkorn, Sondra
Files marriage intentions, 09/12/1957:7
Wed to Joseph A. Gerrior, Jr., 10/03/1957:8
Knight, Willard S., Jr.
Not guilty of driving after license suspension, 03/10/1955:10
Knights of Columbus - Middleboro Council
Kelley, Creedon, and Roht awarded honorary life memberships (p),
02/10/1955:1
Purchases Hi-Way 28, 05/17/1956:1
Celebrates 60th anniversary, 05/02/1957:4
Hold annual meeting, 06/13/1957:5
Honors oldtimers, members for 25 years or more, 12/05/1957:7
Honor 50-year member Eugene Curley, 06/26/1958:5
U.S. Air Force Academy instructor guest of K of C (p), 10/23/1958:4
Robert Giberti installed as Faithful Navigator, 09/17/1959:6
Stanley Liepis chosen to lead local organization, 09/17/1959:6
Baseball team of Middleboro Twilight League 1933-34 (p),
11/19/1959:12
Knitting Needles. see Hero Manufacturing Co.
Knous, George
Son born, 11/24/1955:5
Knous, George F.
Pleads guilty to larceny charge stemming from theft at Whitman
restaurant, 02/09/1956:1
Pleads guilty to larceny, 02/16/1956:1
Placed on probation, released, 03/01/1956:7
Charges of assault dismissed for lack of prosecution, 05/31/1956:1
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Knous, Isabel Squires
Son born, 11/24/1955:5
Knous, Isobel C.
Charges of assault against George Knous dismissed for lack of
prosecution, 05/31/1956:1
Knowlton, Helen Madeline
Obituary, 12/05/1957:5
Wife of Chesley H. dies at age 75, 12/05/1957:5
Knysinski, Joseph, Jr.
Assault charge dismissed, 07/04/1957:1
Guilty of drunkenness and drunk and reckless driving, 12/19/1957:1
Kobes, Phyllis Chase
Daughter born, 11/19/1959:11
Kobes, Robert
Daughter born, 11/19/1959:11
Kobrynowicz, Stefan
Central Methodist Church sponsors immigration of Polish family,
07/19/1956:2
Polish family welcomed here (p), 09/13/1956:1
Refugee family moves to New Jersey, 11/08/1956:7
Kobrynowicz, Taddaeus
Profile of new MHS student, 10/04/1956:2
Koerner, David
Wed to Mary Lou Brown, 08/30/1956:1
Koerner, David S.
Wed to Mary L. Brown, 09/27/1956:3
Kopitz, Kurt
Son born, 10/13/1955:5
Kopitz, Mary Murdoch
Son born, 10/13/1955:5
Korpinen, Betty
Wins essay contest for greater Boston schools, 06/05/1958:14
Kovey, Isadore L.
Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7
Kowalczyk, Joseph
Daughter born, 05/02/1957:7
Kowalczyk, Margaret Mills
Daughter born, 05/02/1957:7
Kramer, Alton
Planning Board honors town clerk Waldo Thomas (p), 12/01/1955:1
Family moves into new home on North St, 11/27/1958:5
Twin sons born, 06/11/1959:11
Kramer, Alton M.
Candidate for Planning Board profiled, 01/06/1955:10
Kramer, Eunice Bixson
Twin sons born, 06/11/1959:11
Kramer, Mrs Alton
Waits on customer at renovated Boston Store (p), 11/24/1955:8
Kratko, Laureen
East Middleboro 4-H Club holds agricultural exhibit (p), 05/01/1958:1
Kratko, Michael
Cooties present pictorial history of WW II to public library (p),
02/10/1955:1
Kratko, Michael B.
Guilty of assault on wife, 12/19/1957:5
Kraus, Charles W.
Charged with committing unnatural acts, 02/13/1958:6
Appeals sentence of 18 months, 02/20/1958:1
Kraus, Curtis Frank
Dies at age 69, 07/07/1955:4
Obituary, 07/07/1955:5
Kraus, Edward
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Kraus, Edward E.
Unhurt as car wrecked on Purchase St, 12/05/1957:3
Engaged to Sally Ann Tubman, 04/17/1958:1
Appointed squad leader at Great Lakes Naval Station (p), 07/03/1958:5
Completes boot training in Illinois, 07/03/1958:6
Kraus, Larry
Nemasket Club baseball team circa 1921 (p), 08/06/1959:12
Kraus, Lester
Son born, 11/28/1957:5
Family resides in Plymouth, 06/19/1958:8
Kraus, Marie Cummings
Son born, 11/28/1957:5
Krikorian, Agnes E.
Skids into pole on Courtland St, 01/05/1956:1
Krikorian, Moushah
In race for School Committee seat, 11/06/1958:1
Krikorian, Moushah C.
Profile of candidate for School Committee (p), 01/15/1959:6
Kritz, Allen David
Born to Frank and Arline Cobb, 07/30/1959:5
Kritz, Arline Cobb
Son born, 07/30/1959:5
Kritz, Frank
Son born, 07/30/1959:5
Krol, Barbara
Cardinal Cushing at Sacred Heart for confirmation (p), 04/23/1959:1
Krueger, Wally
Fender and body man has 25 years of experience, 03/05/1959:10
Has many reliable services (p), 05/07/1959:10
Kruger, Ruth Holly
Order of Eastern Star installs officers (p), 04/16/1959:1
Kruszyna, Mrs Stanley
Tells her story of time in Brazil as teacher (p), 10/15/1959:1
Kruszyna, Stanley
Selected from 22 candidates for MHS principal, 08/06/1959:1
New MHS principal ready for school year (p), 09/03/1959:1
New MHS principal meets students, 09/17/1959:1
Silver M Society inducts nine students (p), 12/17/1959:1
Kulian, Ann Machoolian
Son born, 05/02/1957:7
Daughter born, 04/16/1959:11
Kulian, George
News of couple visiting Lebanon awaited, 07/17/1958:1
Local couple safe after caught in Lebanon, due home soon,
07/24/1958:1
Kulians tell of terrorism in Lebanon, 07/31/1958:1
Kulian, Jack
News of family visiting Lebanon awaited, 07/17/1958:1
Kulian, Jacob
Son born, 05/02/1957:7
Daughter born, 04/16/1959:11
Kullberg, Theodore Sidney
Wed to Helena Lee deVyner, 09/17/1959:11
Kultalti, Jalmari
Carver man dies at age 62, 10/18/1956:3
Obituary, 10/18/1956:6
Kumpenen, Ronald
New MHS student introduced, 10/24/1957:3
Kumpunen, John Allen
Dies at age 28, 05/19/1955:4
Obituary, 05/19/1955:9
Kumpunen, Ronald M.
Takes basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, 04/09/1959:8
Kunces, Joseph
Hits Rogers' parked car on Center St bridge, 09/29/1955:7
Kunces, Joseph C.
Steps down as Park Department superintendent, 01/20/1955:1
Appointed to committee of Brockton Area Mental Health Association,
02/17/1955:1
Appointed acting superintendent, 01/12/1956:1
School Board names new superintendent (p), 03/29/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 04/19/1956:7
Wedding described, 04/26/1956:7
Wed to Maiken R. Hersh, 05/03/1956:7
Elks cited for recreational activities (p), 06/21/1956:11
Sears Roebuck and Co. donates equipment for MHS biology and
chemistry students (p), 10/10/1957:7
Couple purchases Everett St home from Robert Pierce, 12/05/1957:4
Jaycees plan inventory of town in name of community development (p),
12/26/1957:1
Son born, 04/03/1958:11
Selected for Good Citizenship Citation by selectmen (p), 08/28/1958:1
Superintendent gains tenure status, 04/09/1959:1
Son born, 07/02/1959:5
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Kunces, Maiken Swanson
Son born, 04/03/1958:11, 07/02/1959:5
Kunces, Mrs Joseph C.
Receives Master's degree from Bridgewater State, 06/13/1957:2
Kwesell, Frances
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Kwesell, Robert
Inducted into U.S. Army, 11/17/1955:1
Kwesell, Robert J.
Attends Northeastern University, 01/29/1959:2
Kwessell, Jack
MHS set for football opener at Randolph (p), 09/24/1959:1
Kwolek, Stanislaw
Administrator presents account of estate, 07/18/1957:10
National Northern Corp. employee to work on rockets in Manitoba,
07/18/1957:11
Kynsinski, Joseph, Jr.
Middleboro deer hunters are successful (p), 12/15/1955:7
Kyrous, Phillip H.
Attends University of Massachusetts, 12/22/1955:9
Kyrouz, Gertrude
Obituary, 08/13/1959:7
Wife of Joseph R. dies at age 51, 08/13/1959:7
Kyrouz, Joseph R.
Named director of Co-operative Bank, 11/06/1958:1
Kyrouz, Philip H.
Files marriage intentions, 07/16/1959:8
Kyrouz, Phillip
Completes basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, 01/02/1958:5
Kyrouz, Phillip H.
Engaged to Karen E. Schmidt (p), 10/09/1958:1
Wedding described (p), 08/27/1959:2
Wed to Karen E. Schmidt, 08/27/1959:7
Kyrouz, Richard W.
Engaged to Carol Mahoney (p), 09/12/1957:1
Wedding described, 10/03/1957:8
L
Labor Relations
Nemasket Transportation Co. shuts down during labor dispute,
06/16/1955:1
Labor negotiations at Nemasket Transportation Co. enter 18th week,
06/23/1955:1
Nemasket Transportation trucks roll after five-week layoff,
07/21/1955:1
Teamsters lodge charges against Alberts Shoe Co., 06/18/1959:1
Alberts Shoe Co. cleared of union charge, 07/02/1959:1
Teamsters deny election delay at Alberts Shoe Co., 07/23/1959:1
Teamsters lose in election at Alberts Shoe Co., 08/06/1959:1
Plymouth Shoe Co. hand sewers claim plant lockout, 08/27/1959:1
Hand sewers at Plymouth Shoe and Leonard & Barrows subject to
injunction, 09/03/1959:1
Court rules in Plymouth Shoe Co.'s favor, 09/17/1959:1
Strike shuts down Alberts Shoe Co., 11/12/1959:1
Strike at Alberts Shoe Co ends, 12/03/1959:1
Lacerda, Everett
MHS group named to attend Boys' State (p), 05/21/1959:1
MHS set for football opener at Randolph (p), 09/24/1959:1
Lacerte, Adelard W.
Dies at age 66, 05/24/1956:2
Obituary, 05/24/1956:11
LaCombe (baby)
Leap Year baby in 1904, 03/01/1956:4
LaCombe, Alice A.
Foreclosure notice, 07/05/1956:2
Lacombe, Alice A.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 02/14/1957:12
LaCombe, Clayton
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
Lacombe, Grace Small
Mayflower Ave couple married 40 years, 09/03/1959:11
Lacombe, John A.
Mayflower Ave couple married 40 years, 09/03/1959:11
LaCross, Robert
Stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 08/04/1955:2
LaCrosse, Alice Cummings
Son born, 08/18/1955:4
LaCrosse, Roger
Son born, 08/18/1955:4
Ladd, Sarah
Obituary, 07/21/1955:4
Widow of Charles S. dies at age 95, 07/21/1955:4
Ladue, Albert
Son born, 03/24/1955:6, 02/05/1959:11
Ladue, Gloria Brown
Son born, 03/24/1955:6, 02/05/1959:11
Lafontaine, Dorothy Bissonnette
Daughter born, 11/03/1955:7
Lafontaine, Fernand
Daughter born, 11/03/1955:7
Lafontaine, Marcel
Daughter born, 07/31/1958:6
Son born, 08/27/1959:7
LaFontaine, Richard
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Lafontaine, Rita Pomerleau
Daughter born, 07/31/1958:6
Son born, 08/27/1959:7
LaForest, Leo P. see LaForest Pharmacy
LaForest, Robert
Files marriage intentions, 09/01/1955:4
Wed to Isabelle Kennedy, 09/08/1955:4
Wedding described (p), 09/08/1955:5
Resigns from Planning Board, 07/12/1956:5
LaForest, Robert B.
Candidate for Planning Board profiled, 01/06/1955:10
LaForest Pharmacy
L.P. LaForest, 53 Center St (ad), 04/14/1955:8
Pharmacy purchased by Ronald Craig, 03/05/1959:4
Lafreniere, Elizabeth W.
Files marriage intentions, 12/08/1955:7
Laine, Eino
Son born, 12/22/1955:7, 06/27/1957:7
Laine, Judith Ausman
Son born, 12/22/1955:7, 06/27/1957:7
Laird, Joseph William, Jr.
Carver man dies at age 59, 05/01/1958:7
Obituary, 05/01/1958:13
Lakeside General Store
Fire destroys store and Sorenson home, 03/29/1956:1
Lakeville
Yankee Homecoming Day celebrates 105th anniversary of town,
07/24/1958:2
Lakeville - Finance Committee
"Know Your Town" meeting held, 02/02/1956:6
Lakeville - Fire Department
Fire prevention and safety campaign off to good start, 05/09/1957:1
Richard Buttermore permanent fireman, 07/04/1957:4
Firemen complete training course, 05/22/1958:2
Maxim Motor Co. awarded contract for new fire truck, 04/23/1959:8
Lakeville - Planning Board
Ups appropriations from level voted at town meeting, 03/29/1956:10
Hearing scheduled on by-laws (ad), 07/11/1957:4
Results of photo contest, 09/04/1958:1
Lakeville - Police Department
Chief John Erwin to ask for lifetime tenure (p), 01/29/1959:1
Lakeville - School Committee. see Schools - Lakeville
Lakeville Aluminum Co.
Peter Chuippi (ad), 05/23/1957:5
Lakeville Animal Hospital
Help wanted (ad), 05/23/1957:11
Lakeville Auto Body
Bedford St (ad), 08/22/1957:12
Lakeville Civic Association
By-laws completed for new organization, 03/20/1958:7
Lakeville Community Club
Holds annual meeting, 06/09/1955:7
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Lakeville Congregational Church. see Lakeville-Taunton Precinct
Congregational Church
Lakeville Country Auction
At County and Pickens St (ad), 06/20/1957:12
Grand opening, Rte 140 (ad), 05/22/1958:2
Farris and Feldman auctioneers (ad), 07/03/1958:10
Lakeville Country Club
Now under construction (ad), 01/29/1959:5
Lakeville Country Homes, Inc.
Open house at Reservoir Heights (ad), 12/03/1959:4
Lakeville Day Nursery
Audrey Bradford, opening on Precinct St (ad), 08/06/1959:4
Lakeville Divers Supply
109 Bedford St, Lakeville (ad), 04/23/1959:2
Fashions aqua maid suit (p), 10/01/1959:12
Lakeville Firemen's Association
Holds annual meeting, 01/24/1957:2
Initiates fire safety campaign, 05/02/1957:1
To identify homes occupied by invalids, 09/24/1959:1
Lakeville General Store
Ann Thomas sells store to Albert Slater, 04/21/1955:5
Lakeville Industrial Commission
Tests interest in civic organization, 02/13/1958:1
Lakeville Junior High School
Basketball team places second in league, 02/26/1959:4
Lakeville Junior Police Patrol
Must move to new location, 12/06/1956:8
Must raise $1,000 for clubhouse, 04/04/1957:1
Elks donate $100 (p), 05/09/1957:1
Capeway Mart makes donation to patrol (ad), 05/23/1957:3
Lakeville Lions Club
Twenty-five members in newly-organized club, 04/09/1959:11
To sponsor new Scout troop, 07/02/1959:4
Lakeville Mill End Shop
Bedford St (ad), 09/15/1955:4
Mrs Maher's shop well-stocked (p), 08/09/1956:9
Prices very low, 12/13/1956:16
Now housed in former Benson harness shop (p), 02/21/1957:10
Prices very low, 07/11/1957:7
Lakeville Poultry Co.
Every bird from our own farm (ad), 03/15/1956:6
Lakeville Public Library
"Know Your Town" meeting held, 02/02/1956:6
Trustees announce winter hours, 11/07/1957:13
Winter schedule, 10/02/1958:6
Retired librarian Mildred Stafford feted, 05/14/1959:8
Summer hours, 06/25/1959:1
New heating system installed and interior painted, 12/03/1959:13
Lakeville Realty Co.
New realty company here (ad), 04/03/1958:8
Lakeville Recreational Bowling Center
Gamache Bros., Inc., Main St, Lakeville (ad), 08/28/1958:10
New center organizing leagues, 09/04/1958:5
Lakeville Recreational Bowling Center to install new lanes,
07/23/1959:11
Organizing leagues, 08/13/1959:11
Opens two new alleys, 10/01/1959:2
Announces reduced rates for students, 10/15/1959:3
Lakeville Sand & Gravel
Precinct St (ad), 08/01/1957:6
Big business on Precinct St (p), 09/03/1959:10
Lakeville Sportsmen's Club
Local dogs wins field trials, 04/21/1955:11
Holds annual spring hare trials, 03/21/1957:6, 04/09/1959:9
Lakeville State Sanatorium
Local talent entertains patients in Valentine Show, 02/17/1955:10
The Forty and Eight donates games for children, 04/14/1955:1
New television for children's ward (p), 05/05/1955:1
"Song & Dance" trio entertains patients (p), 06/16/1955:1
Calls for volunteers for help with polio patients, 10/06/1955:1
Town sends decision to state concerning water supply for sanatorium,
03/08/1956:1
Elks observe National Youth Day with entertainment at sanatorium,
04/12/1956:1
Lakeville State Sanatorium continued
New rules make sanatorium available to elderly, 01/31/1957:7
New rules make sanatorium available to elderly for housing,
01/31/1957:11
House bill will favor town supplying water, 02/28/1957:1
Selectmen explain local water system in detailed report, 03/14/1957:1
Bill passed to allow town to charge for water, 05/30/1957:1
Rate discussion postponed in view of drought, 07/18/1957:1
"Little Boy Blue" receives truckload of mail (p), 10/10/1957:1
VFW, VFW Auxiliary, and Cooties donate recordplayer and records,
11/14/1957:1
Several employees up on morals charges, 02/13/1958:1
Probe leads to gaming arrest, 02/13/1958:2
Old pipeline poses problem for water supply from town, 05/01/1958:1
South Shore Antique Car Club provides rides around grounds (p),
06/05/1958:14
State officials agree on need for reconstruction program, 04/23/1959:1
Cubs hold induction; trim tree at sanatorium (p), 12/24/1959:1
Lakeville State Sanatorium - Employees
Employs Helen Freitas, 08/04/1955:9
Employs Mrs Chester Lewis, 09/01/1955:5
Theodore Hamlin appointed chaplain, 02/09/1956:11
Employs Mrs Robert Keith, 08/22/1957:12
Employs Sarah Burbank, 10/10/1957:10
Employs Hugh Murphy, 11/21/1957:10
Employs Mrs Robert Keith, 07/24/1958:5
Dr Harry Clark and Caroline White retire, 10/09/1958:1
Employs Joseph Kairys, 01/15/1959:1
Dr George Parker new superintendent (p), 03/05/1959:14
Surgeon George Van Gorder retires, 08/27/1959:6
Employs Mrs Shaw Reynolds, 12/24/1959:11
Lakeville-Rochester Parish
Announces change to mass times, 06/05/1958:1
Lakeville-Taunton Precinct Congregational Church. see also Hamlin,
Theodore C.
Seeks funds to replace steeple, 02/17/1955:1
Raises $800 at fair, 08/04/1955:7
Holds annual meeting, 01/12/1956:6
Votes on new heating system, 11/29/1956:12
Holds third annual county fair, 08/01/1957:1
Trophy-winning float in annual Precinct Country Fair (p), 07/23/1959:5
Lakey, Barbara Sampson
Daughter born, 07/05/1956:5
Lakey, James W.
Midshipman on board battleship USS New Jersey (p), 07/14/1955:1
Trains with Naval Reserve midshipmen at Norfolk, VA, 08/16/1956:8
Completes ROTC course in Texas, 09/06/1956:3
"Shoots" the sun on board USS Macon (p), 08/29/1957:1
Commissioned Ensign in U.S. Navy (p), 08/14/1958:1
Engaged to Pamela White-Stevens (p), 02/12/1959:8
Engaged to Pamela White-Stevens, 03/05/1959:6
Lakey, Linda
MHS varsity field hockey team wins final game (p), 12/05/1957:2
Collides with Robert Hopkins on Plymouth St, 03/13/1958:1
Enrolls at Burdett College in Boston, 09/11/1958:6
Works as medical secretary at St. Luke's, 07/16/1959:2
Lakey, Linda L.
Graduates from Burdett College (p), 06/18/1959:1
Passes civil service exam for junior clerk and stenographer,
07/23/1959:2
Lakey, Robert
Local scouts in film made at National Jamboree, 02/10/1955:11
Transfers to Camp Gordon, Georgia, 02/13/1958:8
To sail for Korea for 13-month assignment, 08/21/1958:5
Transfers from Seoul, Korea to Fort Sam Houston, TX, 10/15/1959:4
Lakey, Robert W.
Completes course at Signal School in Georgia, 08/14/1958:6
Lakey, Walter
Couple married 50 years, 07/30/1959:5
Lakey, Wentworth
Daughter born, 07/05/1956:5
Lakin, Donald
Daughter born, 04/09/1959:7
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Lakin, Donald A.
Son born, 08/04/1955:4
Lakin, Marilyn E. Zucco
Son born, 08/04/1955:4
Lakin, Marilyn Zucco
Daughter born, 04/09/1959:7
Lamb, Glen W.
Former Middleboro minister honored with appointment to Japan,
02/24/1955:7
Lamb, Helen
Remedial speech teacher hired full time, 06/14/1956:1
Resigns as part time school speech therapist, 06/12/1958:8
Lamb, Mary R. Disilets
Son born, 08/02/1956:3
Lamb, Owen E.
Son born, 08/02/1956:3
Lamb, William
Petition for administration of estate, 05/03/1956:7
Petition for court to determine value of estate, 02/07/1957:8
Administrator presents account of estate, 07/24/1958:3
LaMere, Alice
Wins paternity complaint against Richard Dries, 03/14/1957:3
LaMere, Alice M.
Files marriage intentions, 09/05/1957:5
Wed to Richard V. Dries, 09/26/1957:6
Lamoreux, Dora Shook
Son born, 09/13/1956:5
Lamoreux, Maurice
Son born, 09/13/1956:5
Lancaster, Judith R.
New teacher at School Street School, 05/10/1956:16
Lander, Denise
Students and future artists pose in Egger's store window (p),
11/19/1959:1
Landmarks. see Demolition (building); The Martinique
Landry, Joseph
Master Sergeant to teach ROTC classes at New Bedford High School,
09/22/1955:1
Tripp and Landry collide at Four Corners, 12/10/1959:3
Landscapers and Landscaping
Broadbent Trucking and Landscape Service, 938 Center St (ad),
05/09/1957:14
M. S. & G. Landscape Service (ad), 04/03/1958:4
Lang, Carleton M.
Leaves for U.S. Army basic training, 01/13/1955:1
Lang, Catherine A.
Obituary, 03/26/1959:2
Widow of Charles M. dies at age 72, 03/26/1959:11
Petition for administration of estate, 04/09/1959:2
Lang, Charles
Daughter born, 05/26/1955:6
Housewarming at new home on Plymouth St, 11/22/1956:4
Daughter born, 12/11/1958:7
Lang, Charles M.
Son born, 09/26/1957:6
Lang, Christian
Flames level Lakeville gas station, 04/11/1957:1
Lang, Elizabeth M.
Engaged to Edward G. Guilford, 05/30/1957:4
Files marriage intentions, 10/10/1957:8
Wed to Edward G. Guilford, 10/24/1957:5
Wedding described (p), 10/24/1957:10
Lang, Fred
Wedding described, 12/26/1957:1
Wed to Stella M. Clark, 01/02/1958:5
Lang, Lottie N.
Executor presents account of estate, 12/19/1957:9
Lang, Mary Sousa
Daughter born, 05/26/1955:6, 12/11/1958:7
Lang, Mrs David
Contest winner gives Shetland pony to twelve-year-old, 02/09/1956:1
Lang, Muriel Glover
Daughter born, 07/04/1957:5
Lang, Robert H.
Enlists in U.S. Marines (p), 12/01/1955:10
To receive advanced training at Camp Lejeune, 02/02/1956:1
Wedding described, 10/23/1958:7
Wed to Shirley A. Goucher, 10/23/1958:11
Lang, Stella
Moves to Florida, 11/15/1956:14
Resides in Bay Shore Gardens, FL, 04/03/1958:7
Lang, Stella M.
Enjoys winters in Florida (p), 03/20/1958:2
Lang, Walter, Jr.
Daughter born, 07/04/1957:5
Lang, William
Middleboro High plays alumni in football circa 1913 (p), 10/08/1959:8
Langlois, Alfred F.
New salesman at Hughes Ford Sales (p), 08/06/1959:2
Langlois, Bill
Cap's Day Camp set to open on Wood's Pond (p), 06/25/1959:1
Langlois, Joseph
Son born, 01/24/1957:5
Langlois, Maria Abreu
Son born, 01/24/1957:5
Langlois, William
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
Lanowetsky, Andrew
Couple resides in Dobbs Ferry, NY, 05/08/1958:3
Lansbury, Pamela
Engaged to John E. McManus, Jr., 05/22/1958:4
Engaged to John E. McManus, 08/14/1958:10
Wedding described, 11/27/1958:8
LaPlante, Clara A. Bavis
Son born, 06/18/1959:7
LaPlante, Edwin V.
Son born, 06/18/1959:7
LaPorte, Harvey S.
Obituary, 06/05/1958:1
Lappin, Constance Ann
Born to John M., Jr. and Shirley Churchill, 10/30/1958:7
Lappin, John M., Jr.
Wed to Shirley Ann Churchill, 08/15/1957:1
Daughter born, 10/30/1958:7
Lappin, Shirley Churchill
Daughter born, 10/30/1958:7
Family resides in San Carlos, CA, 09/17/1959:7
Larceny. see also Burglary; Robbery; Stealing; Theft
Judge dismisses Churbuck's charge against Silvia, 01/12/1956:7
Louis Hammond arson and larceny trial set for Monday, 02/16/1956:1
Charged against Louis Hammond dropped, 04/19/1956:1
Peter Zakarian reports larceny at fruit stand, 07/05/1956:1
Middleboro youths placed on probation, 09/27/1956:10
Leonard Bump gets probation on charge, 05/09/1957:5
Walter Russell, Jr. gets four-month suspended sentence for theft of
motor parts, 05/09/1957:14
Alan Davis guilty of battery theft from Znotin, 05/30/1957:10
Two counts against Malcolm Ashley dismissed, 09/19/1957:9
Twelve-year-old committed to Youth Service Board for break-in at
Sullivan's, 10/10/1957:1
Former YMCA bookkeeper Marjorie Grossman indicted, 10/17/1957:1
Thayer twins indicted in Superior Court, 10/17/1957:1
Grossman admits charges, 10/24/1957:2
Former YMCA secretary Grossman gets probation, 11/07/1957:3
Benjamin Osgood, Jr. faces five counts, 02/06/1958:9
Benjamin Osgood fined $100, 02/20/1958:9
Romeo Ouellette gets ten days, 03/20/1958:5
Three youths deny theft of Ernest Pratt's property, 03/27/1958:1
Judge warns three local youths to "watch step," 04/03/1958:1
Trio of juveniles suspected in series of local break-ins, 07/09/1959:1
George Soper gets one-month suspended sentence for larceny,
07/16/1959:6
Bradford Snowden, Jr. charged with larceny from estranged wife's
home, 08/06/1959:1
Russell Ouelette guilty of break-in at Bernard Green's Everett St store,
09/03/1959:7
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Larceny continued
Four youths apprehended in Maxim orchard, 10/01/1959:1
William Reardon arrested for passing bad checks, 10/01/1959:4
Fred Boothman, Jr. lodges complaint against David Dupont,
10/08/1959:5
Lemmo and Ulich each fined $75, 10/08/1959:12
Judge inspects complaint scene, 10/15/1959:4
Pair of youths charged with larceny of Kent Erickson's bicycle,
11/12/1959:1
All larceny by check charges against William Reardon dropped,
12/24/1959:2
LaRhette, Jacquelyn
Wed to Franklin E. James, 08/29/1957:7
Wedding described, 08/29/1957:9
Larrabee, Dorothy Florence
Wedding described, 10/15/1959:13
Larry's Lunch
Pizza (ad), 12/22/1955:2
Larson, Wilbert A.
Wedding described, 12/20/1956:10
LaTour, Catherine A.
Obituary, 10/02/1958:4
Widow of John B. dies at age 74, 10/02/1958:11
Laukhanen, Aino
Files marriage intentions, 05/24/1956:2
Laukkanen, Aino
Wedding described, 06/14/1956:8
Laukkanen, Aino O.
Engaged to Hellen P. Ferguson, 03/22/1956:1
Laundries. see also Marion's Laundromat; Martenson, Anders, Jr.;
Middleboro Launderama; Middleboro Laundry; Modern Cleansers &
Dyers
Original Cleaners now under local ownership (ad), 06/28/1956:14
Bourne Cleaners, 21 North St (ad), 08/09/1956:11
Cartoon boosts Middleboro business (i), 01/03/1957:4
Town Cleaners & Tailors, 123 Center St (ad), 08/29/1957:6
Town Cleaners & Tailors relocating to 45 Center St (ad), 11/07/1957:4
Small Town Dry Cleaning, lowest price in town, 05/14/1959:14
Town Cleansers & Dyers discontinue card give-away plan (ad),
08/27/1959:5
Lauzon, George J.
Completes Marine recruit training, 01/15/1959:3
Lauzon, George J., Jr.
Tips car going around curve on East Main St, 11/01/1956:15
Lauzon, George T., Jr.
White and Lauzon, Jr. collide head-on at North and Montello St,
03/21/1957:4
Lavallee, Albert
Nemasket Club baseball team circa 1921 (p), 08/06/1959:12
Lavallee, Ida Furlan
Daughter born, 08/20/1959:7
Lavallee, Wilfred H.
Wed to Ida M. Furlan, 01/13/1955:4
Foreclosure notice, 06/30/1955:6
Patrolman struck by car while on traffic duty, 12/31/1959:2
Lavallee, Wilfred H., Jr.
New patrolman appointed, 03/28/1957:1
Assigned to night shift, 04/04/1957:1
Lavallee, Wilfred, Jr.
Daughter born, 08/20/1959:7
Crash victim praises police officers Pierce and Lavallee, 09/24/1959:1
Lavallee & Houlihan
Realtors, 115 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:8
LaValley, Gary
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
LaValley, Henry
MHS freshmen hoop squad (p), 03/22/1956:1
Eagles' Babe Ruth League team photo (p), 06/21/1956:4
Eagles' Babe Ruth League team scorekeeper (p), 06/21/1956:4
Lavalley, Henry
Twenty-eight receive diplomas at CYO graduation (p), 06/05/1958:1
Fined $25 for assault on Robert Goodine, 08/20/1959:1
Lavalley, Henry, Jr.
Stationed at Fort Dix, NJ, 10/15/1959:3
Lavine, John
Town takes no action in land sale, 10/22/1959:1
Town refuses offer, 11/05/1959:12
Lavine, Ralph D.
Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates, 05/09/1957:5
Lavoie, Carol A.
Wed to Theodore P. Cushman, 10/01/1959:7
Law Enforcement. see Massachusetts State Police; Middleboro - Police
Department
Lawn Maintenance. see also Rudy's Power Mower Service & Gulf
Station; The Mower Shop
William Tribou, Jr., spray lawn fertilizer, 100 Sproat St (ad),
03/24/1955:9
Center Mower Service, John Kettle and Bud Record, Wareham St (ad),
03/19/1959:3
Dick & Chuck's Quickie Service, trees cut, land cleared, lawns
maintained (ad), 05/14/1959:12
Lawrence, Albert W.
Lieutenant Colonel posted to Pentagon Building, Washington, DC,
07/07/1955:3
Lieutenant Colonel retires after 29 years in army, 06/27/1957:1
Lawrence, Ann Elizabeth
Engaged to Raymond Charles Guerin, 05/31/1956:1
Lawrence, Anne E.
Wed to Raymond C. Guerin, 07/05/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 07/12/1956:12
Lawrence, Dorothy Whitman
Daughter born, 10/27/1955:5
Lawrence, Edward
Local Guard unit honored for outstanding performance for second year
(p), 02/06/1958:7
Local National Guard unit wins coveted Knox trophy (p), 01/22/1959:6
Lawrence, Edward S.
Foreclosure notice, 10/09/1958:7
Lawrence, Gladys E.
Foreclosure notice, 10/09/1958:7
Lawrence, Helen A.
Foreclosure notice, 03/26/1959:3, 12/31/1959:2
Lawrence, James
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Lawrence, Jeannette A.
Wed to Donald DeMoranville, 06/02/1955:4
Lawrence, Maurice C.
Foreclosure notice, 03/26/1959:3, 12/31/1959:2
Lawrence, Red
Basketball team tops Industrial League (p), 03/27/1958:6
Lawrence, "Red"
Plymouth Shoe Co. men's softball league winner (p), 08/20/1959:6
Lawrence, Russell
Daughter born, 10/27/1955:5
Lawrence, Russell P.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3
Lawrence, Virgil L.
Engaged to Barbara A. Lindfors, 07/25/1957:1
Lawson, Charles
Radioman seaman serves on board USS Leyte, 08/11/1955:3
Lawson, Charles E.
Enrolls at Wentworth Institute, Boston, 10/04/1956:12
Lawson, Lawrence J.
Former resident dies in Mountain View, CA, 07/30/1959:4
Lawyers. see also Anderson, Robert; Callan, L. Francis, Jr.; Hale, Allan
M.; Mendall, C. Trafton
Jack Sturtevant appointed as special assistant to District Attorney
Wheatley, 02/10/1955:1
Local lawyers oppose Planning Board statute as too complex,
03/10/1955:1
John R. Alger passes bar exam (p), 10/04/1956:1
Albert Maddigan named attorney for Montgomery Home for Aged
People, 01/17/1957:6
Edward Powell and family move to Jacksonville, FL, 03/14/1957:7
John V. Sullivan named honorary member of county bar association,
12/12/1957:1
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Lawyers continued
South Main St building plays big part in legal history of town (p),
08/07/1958:10
Le Willie, Arthur
Civil defense radio center set up at Town Hall (p), 10/31/1957:1
Leach, Diane
Engaged to Richard T. Tiffany (p), 01/19/1956:1
Bridal shower held, 09/20/1956:10
Wedding described, 09/27/1956:5
Leach, Robert
Taunton woman wins Ford giveaway at Drive-In (p), 08/13/1959:7
Leach, Sandra
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Leach, Terra
Wed to Mary Rogers, 10/06/1955:7
Leach, Terra W.
Wed to Mary Roberts Rogers, 05/12/1955:7
Leach, T.W.
Dentist, 25 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:8
League of Women Voters
Temporary officers named for Middleboro league, 05/01/1958:1
Local women hold organizational meeting, 05/15/1958:6
Provisional group holds elections, 05/22/1958:1
Executive board meets, 06/26/1958:5
Accepted with provisional status, 07/17/1958:5
Doris Weaver resigns as board member of local League (l),
04/23/1959:1
Doris Weaver corrects error in article, 04/30/1959:1
Leahy, James P.
Bachelor's Ball Committee circa 1905 (p), 11/13/1958:12
Leap Years
Only nine Middleboro babies born on this day in 52 years, 03/01/1956:4
Eugene Newton inadvertently omitted from list of Leap Year babies,
03/08/1956:1
Leary, Barbara
Hits Panesis' parked car on Center St, 04/12/1956:6
Leary, Bradford Robert
Twin son born to Robert and Madeline Sisson, 01/20/1955:7
Leary, Douglas Alden
Twin son born to Robert and Madeline Sisson, 01/20/1955:7
Leary, John Joseph
Dies at age 63, 01/17/1957:5
Obituary, 01/17/1957:7
Leary, Madeline. see also Hitching Rail Saddle Shop
Junior Cabot Club fashion show has latest trends (p), 05/15/1958:1
Leary, Madeline Sisson
Twin sons born, 01/20/1955:7
Leary, Marilyn
Files marriage intentions, 09/22/1955:7
Wedding described (p), 10/06/1955:3
Wed to Francis Hruniak, 10/06/1955:7
Leary, Robert
Twin sons born, 01/20/1955:7
Leate, Arthur
Arrested for theft from Plymouth restaurant, 05/07/1959:4
Leavitt, Fred A.
Canton man dies at age 79, 09/05/1957:5
Obituary, 09/05/1957:11
Leavitt, Robert Rice
Engaged to Betty Brooks Shurtleff (p), 11/06/1958:1
LeBaron, Francis W.
Sand, gravel, and earthmoving (ad), 07/14/1955:2
LeBaron, Rebecca Frances
Widow of William A. dies at age 73, 05/03/1956:7
Obituary, 05/03/1956:11
LeBaron Foundry
Foundry completed in 1896 (i), 07/23/1959:12
LeBlanc, Ferdinand
And Bob Coburn build kayaks (p), 02/02/1956:2
LeBlanc, Robert
National Guard helicopter landing draws spectators (p), 03/19/1959:1
LeBlanc, Verna. see also Honey Jug House
Local woman's work featured in state commerce pamphlet (p),
03/13/1958:5
Leca, Joseph F.
Wed to Rose M. Andre, 07/09/1959:8
Leconte, Louis
Daughter born, 06/13/1957:7
Leconte, Phyllis Clemshaw
Daughter born, 06/13/1957:7
LeConte, Rosamer
Files marriage intentions, 10/20/1955:7
Lectures
Church of Our Saviour sponsors lecture by Carl DeSuze, 04/28/1955:9
Parent teacher associations host psychologist Louise Bates Ames,
04/26/1956:1
Dr Kamleshwar Das speaks on international human rights,
10/25/1956:1
Dudley and Dorothy Kinsman share experiences as missionaries in
Brazilian jungle (p), 11/01/1956:1
Thomas Heath gives illustrated talk on his ten years in India,
11/01/1956:14
Lederman, Mary
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 10/10/1957:9
Foreclosure notice, 10/09/1958:12
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 12/04/1958:3
Ledermann, Mary
Foreclosure notice, 03/27/1958:10
Lee, Agnes M.
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Lee, Dorothy M.
Files marriage intentions, 12/08/1955:7
Wedding described, 12/15/1955:8
Lee, Estella Davis
Obituary, 01/30/1958:4
Wife of George D. dies at age 75, 01/30/1958:9
Lee, Grace Darling
Obituary, 09/17/1959:7
Widow of Chester E. dies at age 86, 09/17/1959:11
Lee, Mary Regan
Daughter born, 07/11/1957:5
Lee, Minnie
Guilty of drunkenness, 03/28/1957:3
Lee, Ronald S.
Files marriage intentions, 07/02/1959:5
Wedding described, 07/09/1959:4
Wed to Jacqueline M. Brown, 07/09/1959:8
Lee, Theodore
Daughter born, 07/11/1957:5
Lees, Gary
Kiwanis Tag Day aided by 41 volunteers (p), 04/10/1958:5
LeFebvre, Betty
Profile of new student at MHS, 05/03/1956:8
Lefevre, Norman
Employed at Richmond Automotive Service (p), 10/10/1957:10
LeFurgey, Harvey C.
Obituary, 09/22/1955:3
Leger, Lorraine
Engaged to George R. McCrillis (p), 06/11/1959:12
Leggee, Blanche Cyr
Daughter born, 09/03/1959:11
Leggee, Catherine Logan
Son born, 03/19/1959:7
Leggee, Priscilla
Tapped for Silver M Society, 02/17/1955:1
Class of 1955 honor student (p), 03/10/1955:1
Freshman at Columbia Bible College, SC, 09/08/1955:5
Enrolls at Gordon College, 09/12/1957:2
Leggee, Richard E.
Family resides in Schenectady, NY, 07/05/1956:8
Son born, 03/19/1959:7
Leggee, Richard Logan
Born to Richard E. and Catherine Logan, 03/19/1959:7
Leggee, Warren
Daughter born, 09/03/1959:11
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Lehman, Edith
Couple tendered belated wedding reception, 01/05/1956:4
Lehmann, Edith
Wed to Leslie Gill in Germany, 09/08/1955:10
Lehtomaa, Carla
MHS National Honor Society holds membership ceremony (p),
12/18/1958:4
Lehtomaa, Eino E.
Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates (p),
05/09/1957:5
Lehtomaa, Penelope
Stationed in Alabama, 01/12/1956:7
Leighton, Beverly
Bridal shower held, 05/30/1957:8
Files marriage intentions, 06/27/1957:7
Leighton, Beverly L.
Wed to Howard D. Moquin, 07/04/1957:5
Wedding described, 07/04/1957:8
Leighton, Dorothy Hathaway
Son born, 01/09/1958:8
Leighton, Edward
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
Leighton, Eugene
Son born, 01/09/1958:8
Statutory rape case sent to higher court, 07/31/1958:1
Leighton, Eugene F.
Morals complaint heard in court, 07/10/1958:4
Driver fined a total of $125, 09/04/1958:6
Leighton, Frank E.
Sells North Main St building to Boston firm, 05/17/1956:1
Aaron Smith of Boston purchases North Main St block, 08/02/1956:1
Leighton, Gordon
MHS player makes basket from other end of court, 01/24/1957:10
On Old Colony League All-Star basketball team, 03/14/1957:1
Chosen to participate in Boys' State, 06/06/1957:1
MHS hoopster on Old Colony League All-Star team, 03/13/1958:10
Leighton, John S.
Wed to Mary N. Pina, 03/06/1958:7
Files marriage intentions, 03/06/1958:11
Leighton, Mrs Frank
Hits doe on Summer St, 09/15/1955:8
Leipis, Joan
Bates School cheerleaders pose for photo (p), 04/05/1956:3
Leipis, Steve
VFW presentation of colors a feature of first Cub Pack 36 meeting (p),
11/07/1957:3
Leitas, Carmina
Car struck by runaway auto, 06/25/1959:4
Leitos, Antonio
Files marriage intentions, 06/09/1955:6
Wed to Marilyn M. Chase, 06/30/1955:5
To be instructor at Fort Benning, GA, 05/29/1958:7
Leitos, Antonio, Jr.
Briefed at Fort Dix, NJ (p), 09/19/1957:6
With 82nd Airborne at Fort Benning, GA, 05/01/1958:9
Leitos, Antonio M.
Foreclosure notice, 06/18/1959:3
Leitos, Carmina
Foreclosure notice, 06/18/1959:3
Leland, Eva Alexandria
Dies at age 77, 05/31/1956:4
Obituary, 05/31/1956:10
Leland, Lester
Couple sells South Main St gift shop to Norman Willis, 02/14/1957:1
Leland, Mrs Lester. see Leland's Gift Shop
Leland Carnation Co.
Cherry St (ad), 02/10/1955:11
Leland's Gift Shop
9 South Main St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Features fine dinnerware, 02/24/1955:6
Has gifts for brides, 04/14/1955:9
Features View-Master products (p), 06/09/1955:8
Has back-to-school needs (p), 09/01/1955:6
Leland's Gift Shop continued
Toyland now at shop (p), 12/08/1955:8
Cards and gifts for Easter (p), 03/15/1956:10
Lester Leland sells South Main St shop to Norman Willis, 02/14/1957:1
Has complete selection of gifts (p), 08/29/1957:12
Centrally located store has choice selections, 11/14/1957:10
Has lovely gifts (p), 12/19/1957:14
Remember Mother on her day, 05/08/1958:10
Lema, Anna L.
Files marriage intentions, 11/15/1956:7
Lemas, Alan
Joseph Scanlon receives head injury in head-on crash on Pickens St,
08/11/1955:8
Lemieux, George
Manager of Howard Johnson stand, 01/19/1956:9
Lemieux, Raymond C.
West Side School teacher resigns to further education, 06/09/1955:2
Teacher takes leave to study for doctoral degree, 06/14/1956:1
Lemmo, Doris
Proprietor of A.R. Parker Ice Cream Stand (ad), 07/19/1956:6
Lemmo, James
Little League field spruced up for official dedication to Alfred Gauthier
(p), 05/29/1958:1
Lemmo, Joanne
Winner in playground 1,000 Point Contest (p), 07/07/1955:1
Lemmo, John
Fireman Apprentice returns from Mediterranean cruise (p),
06/09/1955:6
Lemmo, John L.
Apprehended in Maxim's Orchard, arraigned for attempted larceny,
10/01/1959:1
Fined $75, 10/08/1959:12
Lemmo, Joseph
Vine St couple married 50 years, 12/19/1957:3
Lemmo, Luigi
Obituary, 02/21/1957:5
Dies at age 78, 02/21/1957:7
Lemmo, Mary Barbato
Vine St couple married 50 years, 12/19/1957:3
Lemmo, Mrs Anthony
Retires from position at Sears Roebuck and Co., 06/28/1956:2
Lemmo, Mrs John
Discovers sunflower growing in fork of tree (p), 10/23/1958:2
Lemmo, Richard J.
Navy man completes basic training (p), 04/16/1959:1
Lemmo, Tony
Proprietor of A.R. Parker Ice Cream Stand (ad), 07/19/1956:6
Lemonde, Annette M.
Files marriage intentions, 02/06/1958:7
Wed to Benjamin W. LeValley, 02/27/1958:9
Lenardson, Mrs Alfred. see Center Card Shop
Lenardson, Patricia
Engaged to George Leonard (p), 04/25/1957:1
Lennon, Joseph M.
Files marriage intentions, 11/20/1958:7
Wed to Sarah R. Mandell, 11/27/1958:5
Lennon, Joseph Michael
Engaged to Sarah Rodman Mandell, 10/09/1958:1
Lent, Ronald Edward
Engaged to Beverly Ann Dormit (p), 01/23/1958:1
Lentini, Alfred L.
Couple sells land at South Main and Rte 28 to land company,
05/05/1955:1
Moves office to Main St, Lakeville (ad), 05/19/1955:4
Named Plymouth County Associate Medical Examiner, 07/30/1959:1
Lentini, Alice
Candidate for Planning Board profiled, 01/06/1955:10
Lentini, Alice E.
Couple sells land at South Main and Rte 28 to land company,
05/05/1955:1
Lentini, Biaggio
Couple sails for Italy, 03/27/1958:11
Lentini, Eugene Anthony
Graduates from Boston University School of Medicine, 06/12/1958:4
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Leo, Frank
MHS freshmen hoop squad (p), 03/22/1956:1
Chosen to attend Boys' State (p), 05/15/1958:1
Tapped for membership in MHS Silver M Society (p), 03/26/1959:1
Leo Kahian Furniture Co.
866 Center St (ad), 01/20/1955:3
Kahian establishes own business (p), 07/14/1955:8
The only furniture discount house, 10/13/1955:6
Expanding furniture business (p), 01/26/1956:10
Cut expenses, but buy quality, 05/10/1956:10
Appliances cost less at Leo's store (p), 07/19/1956:9
Offers the best prices, 11/15/1956:10
Complete renovation sale (ad), 12/13/1956:3
Buy at Kahian's discount house, 02/14/1957:9
Why pay more? (p), 03/07/1957:10
New Amana plan offers convenience and savings, 08/15/1957:11
See Kahian's discount prices (p), 11/21/1957:14
Where appliances cost less, 02/06/1958:10
Assures prompt delivery (p), 07/10/1958:9
Offers best prices, 10/30/1958:10, 12/11/1958:13
Store-wide savings (p), 05/14/1959:10
Offers many features, 07/23/1959:10
Christmas gifts for your home (p), 12/03/1959:10
Leona Farm
Abe Green helps pay for 1,700-ft gas line to farm, 09/08/1955:1
Member of Producers' Dairy co-operative, 07/12/1956:9
Furnishes milk to Producers' Dairy co-operative (p), 02/12/1959:10
Leonard, Arthur Holmes
Dies in California, obituary, 12/29/1955:1
Leonard, Beatrice DeRosier
Daughter born, 03/28/1957:8
Leonard, Caroline Derosier
Son born, 12/25/1958:5
Leonard, Catherine F.
Petition for administration of estate, 01/09/1958:6
Leonard, Catherine Frances
Widow of Orville N. dies at age 87, 12/19/1957:3
Obituary, 12/19/1957:7
Leonard, Dora P.
Widow of George G. dies at age 93, 12/04/1958:7
Leonard, Dora Pierce
Obituary, 12/04/1958:2
Leonard, Elizabeth
Obituary, 10/02/1958:2
Leonard, Elmer
Daughter born, 06/21/1956:5
Leonard, Elmer B.
Sheriff's sale of real estate at public auction, 05/23/1957:6
Leonard, Elmer B., Jr.
Sheriff's sale of real estate at public auction, 05/23/1957:6
Foreclosure notice, 09/19/1957:3
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 11/07/1957:12
Leonard, George
Private to represent division in all-Army swim competition (p),
07/21/1955:1
Engaged to Patricia Lenardson (p), 04/25/1957:1
Leonard, Gordon
Daughter born, 03/28/1957:8
Son born, 12/25/1958:5
Leonard, Gordon B.
Files marriage intentions, 06/14/1956:3
Leonard, Gordon R.
Wed to Beatrice C. Derosier, 06/28/1956:3
Wedding described (p), 06/28/1956:6
Leonard, Howard
Bachelor's Ball Committee circa 1905 (p), 11/13/1958:12
Leonard, Janet
Bridal shower held, 08/09/1956:3
Leonard, Janice
Surprise shower held, 08/16/1956:10
Leonard, Janice C.
Files marriage intentions, 09/06/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 09/13/1956:8
Wed to George M. Soule, 09/20/1956:5
Leonard, Janice Carol
Engaged to George M. Soule (p), 06/14/1956:1
Leonard, John W.
Has graduate fellowship at Cornell University, 09/22/1955:4
Inducted into armed services, 01/10/1957:1
Leonard, Kenneth
Files marriage intentions, 08/25/1955:4
Wed to Lorraine Spagna, 09/08/1955:4
Wedding described, 09/08/1955:9
Leonard, Kenneth Churchill, Jr.
Engaged to Martha Cameron Bertelson, 12/24/1959:1
Leonard, Lorena Kidder
Daughter born, 01/30/1958:9
Leonard, Luke
Employed at Smitty's Sunoco (p), 01/23/1958:8
Naval Reservist shown at work (p), 11/20/1958:1
Naval Reservist leaves for training, 07/02/1959:1
Leonard, Mark
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 07/17/1958:3
Leonard, Melvin
Obituary, 10/10/1957:1
Leonard, Neal
South Middleboro School's Western Minstrels present show (p),
06/04/1959:1
Leonard, Patricia
4-H Flying Hooves Club assists with Cancer Crusade (p), 05/01/1958:5
Engaged to Arthur Parent, Jr., 07/31/1958:10
Leonard, Patricia E.
Files marriage intentions, 08/28/1958:8
Wed to Arthur E. Parent, Jr., 09/04/1958:5
Leonard, Patricia Elaine
Engaged to Arthur E. Parent, Jr. (p), 06/05/1958:1
Wedding described (p), 09/04/1958:4
Leonard, Paul C.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 05/24/1956:13
Leonard, Richard
Daughter born, 01/30/1958:9
Leonard, Robert
Cardinal Cushing at Sacred Heart for confirmation (p), 04/23/1959:1
Leonard, Sara
Chosen to attend Girls' State, 03/24/1955:1
Wins DAR Good Citizens Award, 02/09/1956:1
MHS Class of 1956 treasurer (p), 06/21/1956:1
Engaged to Richard Brooks, 07/04/1957:3
Leonard, Sara Anna
Wedding described (p), 07/25/1957:11
Leonard, Sara Anne
Engaged to Richard Gordon Brooks (p), 06/14/1956:1
Leonard, Thelma M.
Foreclosure notice, 09/19/1957:3
Leonard, Thelma White
Daughter born, 06/21/1956:5
Leonard, William F.
Employed at Daniel F. McNearney Insurance Agency (p),
10/09/1958:10
Leonard, William Preston
Obituary, 02/27/1958:5
Leonard & Barrows Shoe Co.
Experienced stitchers wanted (ad), 02/03/1955:9, 02/09/1956:9
Wanted: stitchers and vampers (ad), 04/26/1956:2
Need employees for new division located at former Keith Co. (ad),
10/18/1956:6
Anticipates full operation of 4,800 pairs/day soon, 11/15/1956:1
Gas & Electric installs new power lines, 11/22/1956:1
Wanted: experienced stitchers, vampers, and undertrimmers (ad),
12/27/1956:6
Stitching room help wanted (ad), 11/21/1957:12
Wanted: experienced stitchers for night shift (ad), 12/05/1957:6
Original factory at Center and Pearl St (p), 05/15/1958:12
Experienced stitching room help wanted (ad), 04/16/1959:6
Hand sewers subject to Superior Court injunction, 09/03/1959:1
Leonard Cleaning Service
Will clean rugs and carpets (ad), 01/13/1955:9
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Leonardo, Joan Georgine
Accepted at Quincy City Hospital School of Nursing (p), 04/30/1959:1
Lepre, Samuel
Wed to Rosemarie Pompiano, 12/10/1959:12
Lepre, Walter, Jr.
Navy man stationed at Norfolk, VA, 12/29/1955:4
Lequin, Mary Silvia
Son born, 09/13/1956:5
Lequin, Paul
Son born, 09/13/1956:5
Lerner, Elliot D.
Local doctor's son confirmed in bar mitzvah (p), 03/19/1959:1
Lessard, Francis
Obituary, 03/08/1956:3
Dies at age 52, 03/08/1956:7
Letendre (Mr)
Fire damages barber shop, 05/15/1958:1
Letendre, Arthur F.
Attends Bryant College of Business Administration, 04/19/1956:11
Graduates from Bryant College (p), 08/02/1956:1
Letendre, Doris L.
Rep for Spenser corsets (ad), 05/26/1955:12
Letendre, Eleanor Garceau
Daughter born, 10/30/1958:7
Letendre, George
Son born, 01/20/1955:7
Daughter born, 01/02/1958:5
Letendre, George C.
Young's Texaco Station offers expert service (p), 11/07/1957:14
Letendre and Wright collide on Plymouth St, 04/02/1959:9
Letendre, Joanne
Youngsters trick or treat at Eagles Aerie (p), 11/06/1958:1
Letendre, Leo
Daughter born, 10/30/1958:7
Letendre, Mrs Leo
Resides in Taunton, 01/20/1955:2
Letendre, Pauline Boureault
Daughter born, 01/02/1958:5
Letendre, Pauline Bourgeault
Son born, 01/20/1955:7
Letendre, Robert G.
Files marriage intentions, 04/30/1959:11
Wedding described (p), 05/14/1959:6
Wed to Dale R. Sena, 05/14/1959:7
Letendre, Roger E.
Collides with Brockton driver at Wareham and Cherry St,
12/04/1958:12
Engaged to Ruth Randall Shaw, 10/29/1959:7
Letendre, Suzanne
Youngsters trick or treat at Eagles Aerie (p), 11/06/1958:1
Letendre's Barber Shop
Moves from 15 North Main St to 24 Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:9
Leth, Janice Marie
Wed to Jim Wesley Webb, 08/14/1958:8
LeTourneau, Alice Cobb
Daughter born, 07/07/1955:5
Letourneau, Bernie
On staff of Curtis Ford Sales (p), 08/25/1955:6
Letourneau, Beryl
Winner of new Ford sedan, 07/28/1955:1
LeTourneau, Beryl M.
Foreclosure notice, 05/21/1959:9
Letourneau, Brenda
Accident victim to be discharged from hospital, 11/05/1959:1
LeTourneau, Eugene L.
Foreclosure notice, 05/21/1959:9
Letourneau, Joan Horan
Daughter born, 02/21/1957:7
Son born, 03/06/1958:11
Daughter born, 10/29/1959:11
LeTourneau, Joseph
Daughter born, 07/07/1955:5
Letourneau, Joseph L., Jr.
Obituary, 06/14/1956:8
LeTourneau, Kathleen Turner
Son born, 09/04/1958:5, 11/19/1959:11
Letourneau, Kathleen Turner
Son born, 07/28/1955:5
Daughter born, 07/19/1956:5
LeTourneau, Leroy
Son born, 09/04/1958:5, 11/19/1959:11
Letourneau, Leroy
Son born, 07/28/1955:5
Daughter born, 07/19/1956:5
Letourneau, LeRoy A.
Files marriage intentions, 01/20/1955:7
Wed to Kathleen C. Turner, 01/27/1955:4
Letourneau, Leroy A.
Held criminally responsible for traffic death, 04/03/1958:1
Letourneau, Margaret
West Side School pupils present The Littlest Shepherd (p),
12/29/1955:1
Letourneau, Marion Parker
Son born, 04/18/1957:6
Daughter born, 08/06/1959:7
Letourneau, Oliver
Files marriage intentions, 08/30/1956:6
Wed to Joan Horan, 09/13/1956:5
Daughter born, 02/21/1957:7
Son born, 03/06/1958:11
Daughter born, 10/29/1959:11
Letourneau, Oliver F.
Fog causes collision on Wareham St, 06/28/1956:12
Letourneau, Robert
Son born, 04/18/1957:6
Daughter born, 08/06/1959:7
LeValley, Benjamin W.
Files marriage intentions, 02/06/1958:7
Wed to Annette M. Lemonde, 02/27/1958:9
LeValley, Kathleen A.
Files marriage intentions, 05/16/1957:5
Wed to Edward P. Bruillard, 05/23/1957:7
LeVangie, Loretta Kubblicke
Daughter born, 09/17/1959:11
LeVangie, Loretta Kublicke
Son born, 08/18/1955:4
LeVangie, William
Son born, 08/18/1955:4
Daughter born, 09/17/1959:11
Levellie, Craig
Missing three-year-old found in woods, 11/28/1957:1
Levellie, Leon
Gilbert Westgate hurt in accident at Purchase St and Faye Ave,
11/12/1959:1
Mother Arnette enters plea of nolo after letting son drive car,
11/19/1959:2
Leverone, Frank. see Leverone Radio & TV Service Co.
Leverone Radio & TV Service Co.
Myricks St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Skilled in radio and TV repairs, 02/24/1955:6
Stocks the latest models (p), 06/09/1955:8
Has fine TV sets, 09/01/1955:6
Agent for Sylvania television sets (p), 01/12/1956:10
Handles the best TV sets, 07/05/1956:7
Levesque, Bill
Named co-captain of MHS baseball team, 04/28/1955:1
Supervisor of boys' activities in playground 1,000 Point Contest (p),
07/07/1955:1
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
Levesque, Bobby
Eagles' Babe Ruth League team photo (p), 06/21/1956:4
Levesque, Carol Rice
Daughter born, 02/13/1958:11
Son born, 11/12/1959:11
Levesque, Marie
Struck by auto at Four Corners, 05/22/1958:5
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Levesque, Marjorie
Resigns as teacher at School Street School, 06/12/1958:1
Levesque, Marjorie Ann Donovan
Daughter born, 09/26/1957:6
Levesque, Marjorie D.
Replaces Mrs Rodney Howard at School Street School, 01/30/1958:5
Levesque, Marjorie Donovan
Son born, 12/18/1958:7
Levesque, Mrs Ralph
Family moves from North Middleboro to Middleboro, 08/08/1957:2
Levesque, Paul
Local Guard unit honored for outstanding performance for second year
(p), 02/06/1958:7
Levesque, Ralph
Family moves to Plymouth St, 11/17/1955:8
Son born, 12/18/1958:7
Levesque, Ralph N.
Files marriage intentions, 07/19/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 08/02/1956:1
Levesque, Ralph Norman
Engaged to Marjorie Ann Donovan (p), 05/03/1956:1
Daughter born, 09/26/1957:6
Levesque, Robert
Attends University of New Hampshire, 09/06/1956:1
Levesque, William
1954-55 MHS basketball team (p), 03/03/1955:1
Awarded scholarship to University of Bridgeport in Connecticut,
06/23/1955:1
Voted outstanding player of the year at annual Eagles' dinner,
06/23/1955:6
Attends University of New Hampshire, 04/05/1956:6
Couple resides in Durham, NH, 01/03/1957:4
Daughter born, 02/13/1958:11
Son born, 11/12/1959:11
Levesque, William A.
Files marriage intentions, 12/06/1956:5
Wed to Carol A. Rice, 12/27/1956:5
Wedding described (p), 12/27/1956:8
Levesque, William Arthur
Engaged to Carol Ann Rice (p), 04/05/1956:1
Levin, Haskell
Files marriage intentions, 04/07/1955:6
LeVine, Sidney
Found guilty of reckless driving, 06/23/1955:6
Levitre, Ovila J.
Wedding described, 06/18/1959:10
Levoie, George
Public auction (ad), 06/27/1957:6
Levy, Carolyn
Peter Rabbit Kindergarten combines fun and learning (p), 04/03/1958:4
Levy, Harry
Son born, 04/14/1955:4
Refugee couple runs successful poultry farm here, 11/15/1956:1
Levy, Marion Bergheimer
Son born, 04/14/1955:4
Levy, Mary Anna
Obituary, 02/20/1958:9
Widow of James dies at age 58, 02/20/1958:11
Levy's Poultry Farm
Summer St (ad), 10/04/1956:8
Lewillie, Arthur
Couple purchases Pearl St house from Everett Lynch, 11/29/1956:12
Mechanic checks new town ambulance (p), 12/05/1957:1
Nemasket Club baseball team circa 1921 (p), 08/06/1959:12
Lewillie, Martha
Local W.K. Club celebrates 40th anniversary (p), 02/05/1959:2
Lewis, Gwendolyn
Engaged to Donald Jarvis, 10/03/1957:7
Lewis, Gwendolyn S.
Wedding described, 11/14/1957:6
Wed to Donald A. Jarvis, 11/21/1957:6
Lewis, Mrs Chester
Employed at sanatorium, 09/01/1955:5
Lewis, Raymond A.
Court accepts nolo plea in case of driving without license,
05/10/1956:11
Lewis, Richard
Stationed at Otis Air Field, 07/14/1955:3
Discharged from U.S. Air Force, 09/29/1955:8
Discharged from U.S. Air Corps, 10/06/1955:2
Discharged from U.S. Air Force, 10/13/1955:8
Resides in New York City, 06/18/1959:7
Lewis, Sandra
MHS sophomore leaves for Germany, 02/16/1956:8
Lewis, Ted
Middleboro High School 1915 baseball squad (p), 08/14/1958:12
Lewis, Virginia
MHS English teacher resigns to teach in Saugus, 08/04/1955:1
Former pupil regrets loss of Virginia Lewis from MHS (l) (E.A.
Kennedy), 08/25/1955:7
Lewis, William Theodore, Jr.
Wed to Elizabeth Ann Churbuck, 09/17/1959:8
Lewoczko, Beverly Porell
Daughter born, 05/23/1957:7
Lewoczko, Michael
Obituary, 08/01/1957:2
Dies at age 64, 08/01/1957:5
Lewoczko, Myron
Daughter born, 05/23/1957:7
Lewoczko, Sophie
Petition for license to sell real estate, 08/06/1959:11
Libby, Jane C.
Files marriage intentions, 09/20/1956:5
Wed to Arthur Meack, Jr., 09/27/1956:3
Libby, Nettie May
Widow of Josiah F. dies at age 87, 07/17/1958:5
Obituary, 07/17/1958:8
Liber, Charles
Three juveniles on probation for break-in at Liber's, 10/23/1958:1
Libraries. see also Lakeville Public Library; Middleborough Public
Library; Rock Village Library
Scout cabin library circulation 1,028 for 1954, 01/20/1955:11
Liepis, Patricia A.
Training to become airline secretary at Mount Ida Junior College,
10/23/1958:7
Liepis, Stanley
U.S. Air Force Academy instructor guest of K of C (p), 10/23/1958:4
Chosen to lead local Knights of Columbus, 09/17/1959:6
Lightford, Norman
High school baseball squad from 1910 (p), 10/03/1957:12
Resides in Perth, Ontario, 05/22/1958:2
Lightning
Strike sets fire to China Villa Restaurant, 08/16/1956:1
Strikes control panel at Taunton pumping station on Assawompsett,
08/01/1957:1
Blamed for barn blaze on Wareham St, 08/15/1957:1
Haley's trailer home struck during severe storm, 07/17/1958:1
Manuel Fernandes' barn and contents destroyed, 07/17/1958:7
Causes loss of Green's hay crop, 08/21/1958:1
Vaner Johnson loses Jersey cow to lightning, 08/21/1958:1
Strikes and traces unusual and costly path across Lorimer Cummings'
property, 06/25/1959:1
Cuts strange capers in Middleboro, 09/03/1959:7
Fires basement home of Alton Harmon, 10/29/1959:1
Lima, Irving
Wed to Patricia Nora Kennedy, 12/31/1959:5
Lincoln, Adelaide
Clear skies for Easter holiday (p), 04/02/1959:1
Lincoln, Adelaide Barrock
Daughter born, 06/09/1955:6, 04/18/1957:6
Son born, 05/07/1959:11
Lincoln, C. Frank
Visits boyhood home in Eastport, ME, 06/28/1956:6
Lincoln, Frederic
Family moves to Main St in Lakeville, 12/18/1958:11
Son born, 05/07/1959:11
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Lincoln, Frederic L.
New manager of North Scituate bank, 04/24/1958:2
Lincoln, Frederick
Daughter born, 06/09/1955:6, 04/18/1957:6
Lincoln, Laurel
Clear skies for Easter holiday (p), 04/02/1959:1
Lincoln, Leslie
Clear skies for Easter holiday (p), 04/02/1959:1
Lincoln, Mrs Frederick L.
Clear skies for Easter holiday (p), 04/02/1959:1
Lind, Barbara
Fined $75 on morals charge, 11/24/1955:4
Husband posts notice of no responsibility for wife's debts,
12/01/1955:10
Lind, Barbara Houlihan
Daughter born, 11/15/1956:7
Lind, Carl F. "Buddy"
Assigned to fighter squadron on board USS Randolph, 11/13/1958:2
Lind, Carl F., Jr.
To graduate from recruit training at Great Lakes, IL, 12/12/1957:9
Lind, Carl, Jr.
Trains in naval aviation at Norman, OK (p), 01/30/1958:1
Engaged to Jayne Fiske (p), 08/06/1959:1
Lind, Carl S., Jr.
Airman Mechanic stationed at Virginia Beach, VA (p), 06/19/1958:1
Lind, Clarence
Daughter born, 11/15/1956:7
Highway Department readies snow removal equipment (p),
12/13/1956:8
Lind, Clarence J.
Notice of no responsibility for wife's debts, 12/01/1955:10
Ordered to pay wife $10 weekly for child support, 03/01/1956:7
Lind, Maria Wilhelmina
Obituary, 08/18/1955:4
Wife of John dies at age 69, 08/18/1955:4
Linden Lodge
Completely renovated, Lakeville (ad), 03/24/1955:12
New and enlarged country store gift shop (ad), 11/03/1955:5
Entirely new dining room and cocktail lounge (ad), 05/30/1957:4
Lindfors, Barbara
Youngster listens to art student's work (p), 10/03/1957:1
Lindfors, Barbara A.
Engaged to Virgil L. Lawrence, 07/25/1957:1
Lindfors, Barbara Ann
MHS student receives award, to represent school in search for
American Homemaker of Tomorrow (p), 02/06/1958:1
Lindfors, Barbra
Cast member of senior class play (p), 03/20/1958:1
Lindfors, Carolyn MacNeill
Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8
Lindfors, Marie E.
Engaged to David A. Medas (p), 12/15/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 03/15/1956:7
Wedding described, 03/29/1956:6
Wed to David A. Medas, 05/10/1956:2
Lindfors, Robert M.
Completes boot training in Illinois, 07/03/1958:8
Serves on board USS Essex, 08/21/1958:8
With 7th Fleet on board USS Essex, 10/02/1958:9
Returns in aircraft carrier to Florida port, 11/20/1958:13
Fireman serves on board carrier USS Essex, 05/28/1959:9
Fireman serves on board USS Essex, 08/13/1959:4, 10/29/1959:7
Lindfors, Robert Martin
Engaged to Marie Ann Caminati, 02/12/1959:2
Lindfors, Victor
Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8
Lindfors, Victor E.
Engaged to Carolyn Edith MacNeill, 05/26/1955:5
Files marriage intentions, 06/02/1955:4
Wedding described, 06/30/1955:4
Wed to Carolyn E. MacNeill, 06/30/1955:5
Lindros, David
Son born, 06/02/1955:4
Lindros, David Arnold
Daughter born, 09/12/1957:7
Lindros, Dorothy Marion Young
Daughter born, 09/12/1957:7
Lindros, Dorothy Young
Son born, 06/02/1955:4
Lindsay, Alan R.
Assigned to flagship band on board USS Lake Champlain, 12/01/1955:4
Musician seaman serves on USS Lake Champlain, 02/16/1956:9
Navy musician writes of travels abroad (p), 11/15/1956:4
Sailor Antonio Serra writes protest about recent letter by Lindsay (l),
12/20/1956:1
Navy man returns from Mediterranean cruise, 02/28/1957:4
Engaged to Yvonne Michele McNeice (p), 12/31/1959:1
Lindsay, Norman W.
Charges Anderson with half truths of fluoridation (l), 12/15/1955:5
Fluoridation committee member replies to advertisement (l),
02/02/1956:1
Past Master of Mayflower Lodge of Masons (p), 06/06/1957:2
Junior High assistant principal retires, 06/13/1957:2
Lindskog, Lina Ella Lee
Dies at age 81, 11/13/1958:11
Obituary, 11/13/1958:12
Lindy's Home Bakery
48 North Main St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Linton, Alton
Family moves to Clear Pond Rd, 11/03/1955:11
Linton, Alton H.
Daughter born, 09/12/1957:9
Couple moves into new home on Clear Pond Rd, 03/20/1958:2
Linton, Alton Harlow
Daughter born, 09/12/1957:7
Linton, Ellen Grantham
Twin son and daughter born, 02/21/1957:7
Linton, Linda Ann
Born to Alton H., 09/12/1957:9
Linton, Patricia A.
Files marriage intentions, 04/17/1958:7
Wedding described (p), 04/24/1958:3
Linton, Ralph
Twin son and daughter born, 02/21/1957:7
Mitchell Club champions of the Cape Cod League (p), 03/05/1959:4
Linton, Ralph, Jr.
Employed at Maxim Motor Co. (p), 03/20/1958:1
Linton, Shirley T.
Engaged to Donald F. Freyermuth, 01/12/1956:11
Engaged to Donald Freyermuth, 10/03/1957:2
Linton, Toshika Yamura
Daughter born, 09/12/1957:7
Lions Club. see Lakeville Lions Club; Middleboro Lions Club
Liquor Stores. see Alcoholic Beverages
Lithuanian Polish American Club
Middleboro business applies for license, 11/22/1956:4
Littering
Litterbug problem aired by selectmen, 05/14/1959:1
Little, Fannie E.
Files marriage intentions, 05/24/1956:2
Wed to John W. Russell, 06/07/1956:5
Wedding described, 06/07/1956:8
Little, Perry
Water filter beds cleaned to maintain purity (p), 11/21/1957:1
Little, Perry E.
Enlists in military police (p), 04/12/1956:1
Little, Perry E., Jr.
Accepted at Franklin Technical Institute, 08/27/1959:1
Little, Perry, E., Jr.
Graduates from military police training, 09/20/1956:5
Little League. see Baseball - Little League; Basketball - Little League
Little People
Biography of Middleboro Lilliputian, Countess Magri (p), 11/21/1957:8
The Little Theatre Group
Presents Kiss and Tell to sizable audience, 04/28/1955:6
Performs Time Out for Ginger to start new season, 12/08/1955:1
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The Little Theatre Group continued
Audience to take important role in upcoming production (p),
05/03/1956:1
And Kiwanis enact mystery, The Night of January 16th, 05/24/1956:12
Holds annual meeting, 06/14/1956:7
First play in Musicorium, Gold Cadillac, is fine offering, 04/18/1957:12
Presents Solid Gold Cadillac in North Easton, 05/30/1957:3
Bell, Book and Candle set for two-night stand here (p), 12/05/1957:1
Presents play at Junior High Musicorium, 12/12/1957:1
Practices three one-act plays (p), 06/19/1958:12
Donald MacLeod elected president (p), 06/26/1958:1
Readies melodrama Night Must Fall (p), 02/12/1959:1
Cast scores successful staging of melodrama, 02/19/1959:1
Scores success with The Tender Trap, 05/07/1959:3
Tender Trap outstanding scenery the work of Bob Richardson,
05/07/1959:7
Comedy and drama in Three Angels (p), 10/29/1959:2
Local actors excel in My Three Angels, 11/12/1959:2
Backstage view of theatre play, 11/12/1959:3
Littlefield, Edward
Resides in Delmar, NY, 06/26/1958:7
Littlejohn, Florence Adeline
Obituary, 05/22/1958:8
Liukko, Niilo
Fined $10 for assault and battery, 09/27/1956:2
Livestock. see also Cows; Horses; Poultry; Sheep
Fire destroys barn and 31 cattle on Ellsworth Sherman's Highland St
farm, 01/13/1955:1
David Gates wins five awards at Weymouth Fair for top quality
livestock, 08/16/1956:1
Pack of wild dogs ravaging livestock in North Middleboro,
07/11/1957:1
Simmons brothers win awards for steers at area fairs, 11/12/1959:1
Livestock Feed. see also C.P. Washburn Co.
Jos. MacAllister (ad), 01/06/1955:6
General Mills, Inc. Wareham St (ad), 04/28/1955:5
Joseph MacAllister, Wirthmore feed (p), 04/28/1955:10
MacAllister, Wirthmore feed (p), 04/28/1955:10
Ralston Purina Co. plans to locate here, 05/16/1957:1
Livingston, A. John
Middleboro Junior High PE and social studies teacher resigns,
07/25/1957:6
Livingstone, John
To replace McDonald as Junior High teacher, 07/12/1956:1
Lizotte, Anita
Files marriage intentions, 12/01/1955:5
Wed to Edward Sisson, 12/15/1955:5
Lizotte, Edward
MHS freshmen hoop squad (p), 03/22/1956:1
Lizotte, Ernest
Fined $100 for drunkenness, drunk driving, and leaving the scene,
09/13/1956:3
Lloyd Perkins & Son
Oil burner and bottle gas service, 57 Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Oil burner service man wanted (ad), 09/25/1958:11
Lobl, Fred
Autobiography titled Don't Pay for Water, 07/02/1959:1
Book available at local outlets (ad), 12/10/1959:2
Lobl, Frederick
Named director of Faultless Rubber Co. of Ashland, OH, 10/11/1956:1
Colorful autobiography Don't Pay for Water now available,
12/03/1959:1
Lobl, Otto. see Hero Manufacturing Co.
Lobl Manufacturing Co.
Wanted: young man for shipping and receiving department (ad),
01/13/1955:4
Awarded Certificate of Commendation from National Safety Council,
03/10/1955:10
John Berie new vice president in charge of sales, 01/17/1957:1
Employs John Berie, 03/14/1957:11
Sold to Alberts Shoe Co., 09/11/1958:1
Files complaint about cost of water, 05/28/1959:7
Locksmiths
Everett L. Saunders, locksmith service (ad), 03/28/1957:5
Lodge, Blanche
Slightly injured in collision on Wareham St, 06/07/1956:9
The Lodge, Inc.
George Powers granted liquor license for The Lodge, Inc., 02/16/1956:1
Logan, Arthur
1924 Hi Y Club (p), 10/01/1959:8
Logan, Arthur I.
Air Force Colonel retires (p), 02/07/1957:1
Logan, Arthur L.
Colonel brainstorming in Korea (p), 07/19/1956:1
Colonel reassigned as director of flight facilities at Tinker AFB, OK,
11/15/1956:9
Logan, Barbara
Shoots herself, dies in bedroom, 03/29/1956:1
Logan, Barbara Shaw
Son born, 09/01/1955:4
Daughter born, 05/23/1957:7
Logan, Deborah
Born to John I. and Barbara Shaw, 05/23/1957:7
Logan, Edward
Eleven-year-old murder victim buried at Nemasket Hill Cemetery,
08/01/1957:1
Logan, Harold
Profile of new MHS student, 02/10/1955:6
Logan, Harold F., Jr.
Engaged to Ann Miller (p), 04/16/1959:5
Logan, Harold Frederick
Enrolls in MA College of Pharmacy, 09/27/1956:6
Logan, Harold, Jr.
Engaged to Ann Miller, 08/27/1959:3
Wedding described (p), 09/10/1959:5
Wed to Ann Miller, 09/10/1959:9
Logan, John
Twelve-year-old murder victim buried at Nemasket Hill Cemetery,
08/01/1957:1
Logan, John I.
Daughter born, 05/23/1957:7
Logan, John Ivan
Appointed Traffic Engineer II for Providence, RI, 02/03/1955:1
Son born, 09/01/1955:4
Logan, John M.
Logan and Whitcomb injured in South Main St crash, 12/19/1957:5
Attends Leland Powers School of Radio, Television, and Theatre in
Boston, 10/09/1958:13
Logan, Milford W.
Exhibits inventions at California show (l), 06/27/1957:5
Logg Kabin Grill
Burglar trio arrested at John MacDonald's restaurant, 12/29/1955:1
Carver youths held for local break-in, 01/23/1958:1
Series of break-ins get little justice in courts (l) (John McDonald),
01/23/1958:1
Grand jury to hear case of five Carver youths, 01/30/1958:1
Reporter responds to McDonald's letter concerning legal system here,
02/06/1958:1
Break-in attempt foiled, 09/03/1959:1
Burglars held for grand jury, 09/10/1959:1
Logging and Lumbering. see also Saw Mills
L.H. Parker, chain saws, County St (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Logrien, Alma E.
Foreclosure notice, 10/18/1956:3
Logrien, Alma Nickerson
Son born, 09/05/1957:5
Logrien, Frank J.
Obituary, 06/16/1955:3
Dies at age 84, 06/16/1955:6
Logrien, Grace Ellen
Obituary, 09/22/1955:7
Widow of Frank J. dies at age 76, 09/22/1955:7
Logrien, Howard
Son born, 09/05/1957:5
Logrien, Howard S.
Foreclosure notice, 10/18/1956:3
Logrien, Shirley J.
Wed to Ralph D. Wager, 03/28/1957:8
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Logrien, Shirley Jane
Engaged to Robert William Wikstrom (p), 11/29/1956:1
Loheed, Arthur
Cited for outstanding sales, 07/23/1959:4
Loheed, Arthur I.
Insurance man cited for outstanding sales, 07/24/1958:9
Special agent for NE Mutual Life Ins. Co. (ad), 01/08/1959:4
Qualified insurance agent (p), 06/18/1959:14
Loheed, H.B.
Lieutenant Commander flies up from Jacksonville, FL (p),
04/30/1959:7
Loheed, Hubert B.
Son born, 05/05/1955:6
Assigned to staff of Rear Admiral Frank Ward in Jacksonville, FL,
06/28/1956:2
Lieutenant Commander registers for Command And Staff School,
08/27/1959:14
Attends Navy War College, 09/17/1959:1
Loheed, Peter Scott
Born to Hubert B., 05/05/1955:6
Loheed, Philip
Scout Harold Theodore Deane receives God and Country Award (p),
02/13/1958:2
Loheed, Phillip
MHS cross country team slams Plymouth, wins Old Colony title (p),
10/23/1958:1
Loheed, Phyllis
And two sons hurt in North Middleboro crash, 07/09/1959:1
Loheed, Richard
Family moves to Peirce St, 11/26/1959:5
Loheed, Richard W.
Family makes home in North Middleboro, 03/17/1955:2
Named to membership in Kiwanis, 07/10/1958:1
Loheed & Co.
Pizza, 461 Center St (ad), 09/19/1957:11
Lomaglio, Philip
Engaged to Luella Hutchingson Greene, 10/09/1958:1
Lomasny, Jean
Family resides in Knoxville, TN, 06/11/1959:2
Loner, Nora May
Widow of Ernest dies at age 88, 02/14/1957:8
Obituary, 02/14/1957:11
Long, Albert Lewis
Dies at age 73, 11/17/1955:5
Obituary, 11/17/1955:14
Long, Charles
Couple moves from Lakeville to Everett, 08/09/1956:4
Long, Charles L.
Unhurt in crash at Forest and Frank St, 02/19/1959:9
Long, Julia
Eighty-two-year-old with three generations (p), 04/26/1956:1
Long, Mrs Robert
Memorial service for William Long held at Mayflower Elementary (p),
06/18/1959:6
Long, Norma H.
Wed to Robert L. Lucas, 08/09/1956:5
Wedding described, 08/09/1956:7
Long, Robert
Memorial service for William Long held at Mayflower Elementary (p),
06/18/1959:6
Mitchell Memorial Club holds 20th anniversary celebration (p),
10/22/1959:1
Long, William
Memorial service held at Mayflower Elementary (p), 06/18/1959:6
Long, William Robert
Obituary, 04/30/1959:6
Son of Robert and Vera dies at age 10, 04/30/1959:11
Long Pond
Swimming allowed, 07/05/1956:1
Body of Orrin Swift found in Long Pond, 05/09/1957:1
Francis Goodwin cracks vertebra in shallow dive at Long Pond,
07/18/1957:1
Diving victim off danger list, 07/25/1957:1
Foul play ruled out after discovery of bones, 08/08/1957:1
Long Pond continued
Injured boy receives gifts from friends (p), 08/08/1957:1
Improvement Association investigates possibility of registering boats
on Long Pond, 08/08/1957:4
Blanche Plants drowns in Long Pond, 07/10/1958:1
Control of water level discussed, 07/31/1958:1
High water levels may threaten health and property, 09/18/1958:1
Bill calling for study of ponds defeated, 10/09/1958:1
Joseph Richards of New Bedford drowns in Long Pond, 07/30/1959:1
Long Pond Lodge
Rte 140, Lakeville (ad), 11/28/1957:4
Longfellow, Stella
Obituary, 07/02/1959:5
Longway, Barbara Murray
Son born, 04/10/1958:11
Longway, David
Son born, 04/10/1958:11
Longworth, Grace. see also Longworth Gas Service Co.
Sheriff's sale of real estate, 02/12/1959:2
Longworth, James
MHS freshmen hoop squad (p), 03/22/1956:1
MHS wins 20-0 in Thanksgiving football trophy tussle with
Bridgewater (p), 12/04/1958:1
Longworth, Luther
Administrator presents account of estate, 09/01/1955:8
Longworth, Nancy
Bridal shower held, 09/15/1955:9
Wedding described, 10/20/1955:8
Longworth Gas Service Co.
Route 28 (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Modern office and showroom on Rte 28 (p), 03/17/1955:6
Dealers in all gas appliances, 07/14/1955:8
Carries all brands of gas appliances (p), 10/13/1955:6
Modern equipment will save you money, 12/29/1955:6
Has the best in gas appliances (p), 04/26/1956:9
Gas appliances of all kinds, 06/28/1956:11
Buy your gas and appliances her (p), 10/04/1956:10
Buy bottled gas at Longworth's, 01/24/1957:9
Gas Inc. of Lowell purchases local company, 03/28/1957:1
Now Gas, Inc. (ad), 03/28/1957:11
Loon Pond. see also Ted Williams Camp
G&E have permission for new transmission line across Loon Pond,
03/24/1955:1
Restricted swimming allowed, 07/05/1956:1
Trio seeks Loon Pond site for development, 11/15/1956:1
Joseph Conlon drowns in Loon Pond, 07/10/1958:1
Loon Pond Day Camp
Lakeville to operate new day camp on Loon Pond, 02/27/1958:6
Robert Jeffrey director (ad), 05/29/1958:9
Staff announced, 06/25/1959:7
Lopes, Cecelia Pina
Daughter born, 10/25/1956:7
Lopes, Fred
Employed at Perry's Automotive Service (p), 02/19/1959:10
Lopes, Manuel
Daughter born, 10/25/1956:7
Lopes, Marribeth
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Lopes, Mary Beth
Flora Clark School pupils gather to carol (p), 12/24/1959:1
Lopes, Stephen D.
Files marriage intentions, 02/26/1959:5
Lopes, Stephen Douglas
Wed to Arlene Gomes Thimas, 03/12/1959:7
Lopez, Juan G.
In court on morals charge, 06/19/1958:2
Lopuhovsky, Michael J.
Files marriage intentions, 06/05/1958:11
Lorenzo's Italian Drive-In
Now open Friday through Sunday only (ad), 10/30/1958:9
Grand reopening (ad), 04/09/1959:7
Lorenzo's Italian Snack Bar
West Grove St, formerly Kelly's Drive-In (ad), 05/31/1956:10
Closes for the winter (ad), 11/01/1956:9
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Loring, Wilfred Blanchard
North Carver man dies at age 73, 11/17/1955:5
Obituary, 11/17/1955:13
Lotia, Genelda B.
Files marriage intentions, 11/14/1957:8
Lougee, Dorothy Travers
Son born, 05/09/1957:7
Lougee, Ernest
Son born, 05/09/1957:7
Lougee, Ernest J.
Wed to Dorothy E. Travers, 01/10/1957:5
Lougee, Ernest J., Sr.
Files marriage intentions, 12/20/1956:4
Love, Ann
Roofing and siding (ad), 01/22/1959:5
Love, Annie M.
Wed to Manuel Correia, 10/15/1959:7
Love, Beatrice C.
Foreclosure notice, 05/02/1957:13, 10/31/1957:14
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 02/27/1958:8
Love, Harry E.
Foreclosure notice, 05/02/1957:13, 11/28/1957:6
Love, Harry F.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 02/27/1958:8
Loveday, Patricia Ann
Wed to William Thomas Eaton, 10/29/1959:11
Lovell, Clifford S.
Petition for probate of will, 05/29/1958:5
Lovell, Clifford Savery
Obituary, 06/06/1957:5
Dies at age 88, 06/06/1957:7
Lovell, George
Acquitted of cruelty charges, 02/09/1956:6
Papers signed for sale of land for proposed new drive-in, 04/05/1956:1
Grass fire threatens property on Clay St, 04/12/1956:5
Lovell, John
Attends Emerson School for Boys, Exeter, NH, 12/29/1955:2
Lovoie, Carol A.
Files marriage intentions, 09/24/1959:11
Lowe, Edward
Smashes nose in mishap on Rte 18, 07/14/1955:9
Lowe, George
Red Cross opens campaign for 1956 (p), 03/01/1956:1
Lowe, George E., Sr.
George Lowe appointed chair of Republican finance committee,
07/12/1956:3
Lowe, George H.
Comments on coming election (l), 01/12/1956:5
Elected to head local Kiwanis (p), 11/07/1957:1
Kiwanis Club installs officers for 1958 (p), 01/09/1958:6
Kiwanis Tag Day aided by 41 volunteers (p), 04/10/1958:5
Kiwanis help with improvements to playgrounds (p), 08/21/1958:1
Candidate for treasurer/collector (p), 09/25/1958:1
Barrows St couple married 40 years (p), 10/30/1958:2
Profile of candidate for treasurer/collector (p), 01/15/1959:6
Candidate for town treasurer/collector, 10/15/1959:1
Lowe, George H., Jr.
Local blood donors respond to emergency call (p), 09/26/1957:1
Lowe, George H., Sr.
Says Gazette ads really pay (l), 12/15/1955:4
For town treasurer/collector (ad) (p), 01/08/1959:3
Lowe, Mrs R.H.
Resides in Rye, NY, 04/07/1955:3
Lowe, Ora Hudon
Barrows St couple married 40 years (p), 10/30/1958:2
Lowe, R.H.
To spend 15 months in India studying rail system, 03/01/1956:10
Lowe, Richard H.
Family arrives home from India, 12/26/1957:1
Lowry, John P.
Four local Masonic Lodge members honored for service (p),
03/12/1959:1
LP Gas. see Propane
Lucas, Aubrey D.
Wed to Dorothy J. Gomes, 12/03/1959:5
Wedding described, 12/10/1959:4
Lucas, Helen M. Tanguay
Daughter born, 07/03/1958:9
Lucas, Henry Ebenezer
Obituary, 02/09/1956:2
Carver man dies at age 87, 02/09/1956:7
Lucas, John
Engaged to Helen L. Tanguay (p), 07/18/1957:1
Wedding described (p), 11/14/1957:5
Wed to Helen Tanguay, 11/14/1957:8
Lucas, John L.
Daughter born, 07/03/1958:9
Lucas, Nancy Cornell
Daughter born, 10/22/1959:11
Lucas, Norma Harriett
Son born, 04/17/1958:7
Lucas, Raymond
Daughter born, 10/22/1959:11
Lucas, Robert F.
Wed to Norma H. Long, 08/09/1956:5
Wedding described, 08/09/1956:7
Lucas, Robert Frank
Son born, 04/17/1958:7
Luce, Idella M.
Obituary, 11/13/1958:4
Widow of George I. dies at age 85, 11/13/1958:11
Luchetti, Paul A.
Files marriage intentions, 11/29/1956:5(7)
Wed to Minna Grumbt Webb, 12/20/1956:4
Lucy Braley Candy Kitchen
Reports petty pilfering by thieves, 01/19/1956:9
Open for Valentine's Day (ad), 02/13/1958:6
Luddy, Ernest
Highway death case on trial, 10/01/1959:1
Luddy, Ernest L.
Motorist killed instantly near Bedford and Old Center St, 08/27/1959:1
Petition for administration of estate, 11/26/1959:8
Lumber. see Building Materials; Saw Mills
Lumsden, Juanita
Falls from tree, has multiple fractures, abrasions, and contusions,
08/25/1955:1
Lumsden, Lucille L.
Hospitalized after Lakeville auto mishap, 06/28/1956:9
Files marriage intentions, 07/23/1959:8
Wed to Leon L. Overlock, 07/30/1959:5
Lundin, Gloria Mander
Resides in Cambridge, 07/21/1955:10
Lundin, Richard
Obituary, 11/20/1958:8
Lunn, Betty Blakeman
Daughter born, 12/18/1958:7
Lunn, Jessie B.
Wed to Burton T. Fuller, 06/16/1955:6
Lunn, Walter, Jr.
Daughter born, 12/18/1958:7
Lunskis, Joseph
Middleboro deer hunters are successful (p), 12/15/1955:7
Lunskis, Joseph N.
Mattie children injured in collision with Lunskis on Elm St,
07/21/1955:8
Lunskis, Paul
Obituary, 12/17/1959:2
Dies at age 80, 12/17/1959:7
Lupuhovsky, Michael J.
Wed to Marlene G. McBane, 06/12/1958:7
LuRhette, Jacquelyn
Files marriage intentions, 08/08/1957:5
Luther, Irene Picard
Son born, 10/04/1956:5
Luther, James
Son born, 10/04/1956:5
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Lydon, William F., Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 04/28/1955:6
Wedding described, 05/05/1955:3
Wed to Shirley Dutra, 05/05/1955:6
Lynch, Anna
In three-car crash at Wareham and East Grove St, 07/02/1959:6
Lynch, Anna L. Gleason
Doris Thorson in 5th year supervising Kiddie Korner (p), 07/17/1958:5
Lynch, Edelweiss Gardner
Son born, 01/01/1959:5
Lynch, Everett
Sells Pearl St house to Arthur Lewillie, 11/29/1956:12
Lynch, Everett H.
Files marriage intentions, 09/24/1959:11
Wed to Antoinette H. Green, 10/15/1959:7
Lynch, Jack
Mitchell Club champions of the Cape Cod League (p), 03/05/1959:4
Lynch, John
Engaged to Barbara Burniston, 12/11/1958:5
Wedding described, 12/25/1958:3
Lynch, John K.
Son born, 01/01/1959:5
Lynch, John T.
Daughter born, 07/17/1958:5
On training crew headed to Guantanamo Bay, 07/09/1959:8
Lynch, Kathleen M. Powers
Daughter born, 09/06/1956:5
Lynch, Kathleen Powers
Son born, 10/17/1957:8
Lynch, Mrs John
Family resides in Stratford, CT, 05/21/1959:7
Lynch, Thomas
Engaged to Kathleen M. Powers, 02/10/1955:6
Files marriage intentions, 08/11/1955:4
Wedding described, 09/22/1955:5
Wed to Kathleen Powers, 09/22/1955:7
Lynch, Thomas H.
Daughter born, 09/06/1956:5
Son born, 10/17/1957:8
Lynch, Thomas Michael
Born to Thomas H. and Kathleen Powers, 10/17/1957:8
Lynde, Barbara Martin
Daughter born, 01/30/1958:9
Lynde, Barbara Martins
Son born, 05/31/1956:4
Lynde, John
Son born, 05/31/1956:4
Girl Scout Council reports successful season, 01/23/1958:2
Daughter born, 01/30/1958:9
Lynde, John B.
Engaged to Barbara Martin, 03/10/1955:10
Wedding described, 04/14/1955:2
Wed to Barbara A. Martin, 04/21/1955:6
Named assistant treasurer of Co-operative Bank, 08/28/1958:12
Lyon, Edward N.
Ordination to be held at North Middleboro, 07/21/1955:7
Ordained at North Middleboro Congregational, 07/28/1955:1
Meditation: An Highway Shall Be There, 01/03/1957:5
Resigns pastorate at North Middleboro, accepts call to Williamsett,
03/14/1957:1
Resides in Willimansett, 08/08/1957:2
Pastor of church in Willimansett, 07/10/1958:6
M
M. S. & G. Landscape Service
Loam, stone, trees (ad), 04/03/1958:4
M S & G Nurseries
Emily Broadbent, 938 Center St (ad), 09/03/1959:6
Macafee, Edith Cushman
Special guest at Marshfield Fair, 08/09/1956:7
Macaffee, Edith Cushing
Equestrians at 4th of July parade 50 years ago (p), 09/04/1958:10
MacAllister, Joseph
Wirthmore feed (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Wirthmore feed (p), 04/28/1955:10
Sells Christmas trees at the Four Corners, 12/08/1955:11
Daughter born, 07/04/1957:5
MacAllister, Marilyn Shurtleff
Daughter born, 07/04/1957:5
MacArthur, A. Louise
New teacher at West Side School, 08/02/1956:1
MacArthur, William
Engaged to Ann McCarthy, 10/01/1959:4
Wedding described (p), 11/05/1959:5
Wed to Ann McCarthy, 11/05/1959:11
MacArthur, William M.
Engaged to Ann McCarthy (p), 08/13/1959:1
MacAulay, Aulay
New car hit while parked in Rhode Island, 09/08/1955:8
MacAulay, Mrs Aulay
Mother dies in Nova Scotia, 06/02/1955:9
MacAulay, Priscilla Clark
Daughter born, 04/19/1956:7
MacAulay, Roger
Daughter born, 04/19/1956:7, 04/26/1956:4
MacBeth, James
Suffers a sick spell, collapses at post office, 03/01/1956:1
MacCormack, Columbia J.
Obituary, 11/29/1956:4
Dies at age 89, 11/29/1956:5(7)
MacCready, Ann
Pilgrim Fellowship youths clean windows at St. Luke's (p),
11/05/1959:1
MacDonald, Bertha E.
Tax collector's notice, 03/07/1957:2
MacDonald, Catherine Ann
Wife of James A. dies at age 76, 11/13/1958:11
Obituary, 11/13/1958:12
MacDonald, Edward J.
Fined $5 for disturbing the peace, 09/26/1957:6
MacDonald, Elizabeth M. Weston
Daughter born, 08/22/1957:3
MacDonald, Gerard E.
Daughter born, 08/22/1957:3
MacDonald, Harold
Local folks aid bat hunters' research (p), 07/31/1958:1
MacDonald, James
And Perley Perham repair locks at Rock Village Library, 01/20/1955:12
Macdonald, John D.
Resides in Cincinnati, OH, 02/02/1956:3
Daughter born, 02/21/1957:7
Wins promotion and transfer to Philadelphia, PA, 05/15/1958:2
MacDonald, John Donaldson
Engaged to Rita Arline Means, 06/09/1955:10
Wedding described, 08/04/1955:2
Macdonald, John Winchester
Dies at age 65, 09/29/1955:7
MacDonald, Margaret Prior
Daughter born, 09/22/1955:7, 10/18/1956:3
Son born, 10/10/1957:8
MacDonald, Mrs James
Cousin dies in Salem, 05/15/1958:11
Macdonald, Mrs Roger
Assumes post of assistant placement director at Wheaton College in
Norton, 09/18/1958:9
MacDonald, Norman
Daughter born, 09/22/1955:7
Public auction (ad), 10/27/1955:10
Daughter born, 10/18/1956:3
Son born, 10/10/1957:8
MacDonald, Norman A.
Wood St home partially destroyed by fire, 01/06/1955:1
MacDonald, Perley C., Jr.
Tax collector's notice, 03/07/1957:2
Macdonald, Rita Means
Daughter born, 02/21/1957:7
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MacDonald, Robert
Daughter born, 01/01/1959:5
MacDonald, Roderick
Wed to Barbara Sanford, 07/28/1955:5
Macdonald, Roger
Leading citizens look over successful bid for new junior high school
bond issue (p), 01/13/1955:4
Resides in Paris, ME, 10/27/1955:5
Macdonald, Roger W.
Rhodolphus Alger stands in as Town Manager while Macdonald ill,
09/22/1955:1
Stores to close during funeral, 09/29/1955:1
Town Manager dies after weeks of illness (p), 09/29/1955:1
Officials note passing of Town Manager, 09/29/1955:6
Macdonald, Sara Elizabeth
Born to John D. and Rita Means, 02/21/1957:7
MacDonald, Shirley Johnson
Daughter born, 01/01/1959:5
MacDonald, William
Funeral held here, 10/27/1955:5
South Paris, ME man dies at age 76, 10/27/1955:5
Obituary, 10/27/1955:7
MacDougall, Alice L.
Petition for license to sell real estate, 08/07/1958:3
MacDougall, Alice Louise Taylor
Dies at age 76, 05/08/1958:11
Obituary, 05/08/1958:12
MacDougall, William J.
Former town official dies, obituary (p), 10/27/1955:1
Petition for probate of will, 12/08/1955:8
MacFarlane, Almira Newell
Obituary, 11/12/1959:6
MacGown, Roland C.
Former MHS man dies suddenly, 06/09/1955:1
Abington man dies at age 61, 06/09/1955:6
Machado, Manuel
Files marriage intentions, 04/04/1957:8
Wed to Laura F. Jones Black, 04/11/1957:8
MacInnes, Chris
New salesman at Hughes Ford Sales (p), 08/06/1959:2
Taunton woman wins Ford giveaway at Drive-In (p), 08/13/1959:7
MacIntosh, Eunice Betsy
Widow of Ernest dies at age 75, 11/21/1957:6
Obituary, 11/21/1957:10
MacKenzie, Harriet Louise Mansise
Vaughn St couple married 50 years (p), 11/01/1956:9
MacKenzie, Norman B.
Family resides in Sacramento, CA, 07/19/1956:6
MacKenzie, Walter M.
Vaughn St couple married 50 years (p), 11/01/1956:9
Dies at age 76, 09/12/1957:7
Obituary, 09/12/1957:12
Mackie, William
Enrolls at Wilfred Academy of Hair and Beauty Culture in Boston,
10/27/1955:9
Mackiewicz, Alfred
Son born, 04/11/1957:8
Mackiewicz, Alfred E.
Private 1st Class participates in special tests at Fort Hood, TX,
03/03/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/21/1956:5
Passes police entrance exam, 07/05/1956:1
Wedding described (p), 07/05/1956:1
Wed to Beverly A. Teceno, 07/05/1956:5
Mackiewicz, Benjamin J.
Employed by Sullivan's News Agency (p), 09/20/1956:10
Selected to study at state police academy, 10/18/1956:1
Completes state police academy training, 11/22/1956:1
Named civil defense aide, 01/31/1957:1
Named to permanent post as police sergeant, 03/28/1957:1
Assigned to supervisory duties, 04/04/1957:1
Mackiewicz, Benjamin J., Jr.
Cub Scouts help on Heart Fund Tag Day (p), 02/20/1958:1
Mackiewicz, Beverly Teceno
Son born, 04/11/1957:8
Mackiewicz, Joe
MHS set for football opener at Randolph (p), 09/24/1959:1
MHS footballers upset old rival Bridgewater in finale (p), 12/03/1959:1
Mackman, William
Members of Improved Order of Red Men pictured at Lakeside Park
about 50 years ago (p), 06/11/1959:12
Mackum, Stanley
Receives Master's degree from Clark University, 06/16/1955:1
Mackun, Marcin
Obituary, 07/17/1958:1
MacLean, Judith
Accepted at Truesdale Hospital School of Nursing (p), 04/02/1959:1
MacLean, Laughlin Phillip
Dies at age 58, 04/05/1956:5
Obituary, 04/05/1956:6
MacLeod, Daniel M.
Son born, 06/07/1956:5
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 06/14/1956:2
MacLeod, Diane Brackett
Son born, 07/11/1957:5
MacLeod, Dianne Brackett
Son born, 06/07/1956:5
Macleod, Don
Little Theatre Group's Bell, Book and Candle set for two-night stand
here (p), 12/05/1957:1
MacLeod, Donald
Serves on air craft carrier USS Midway, 03/03/1955:10
Son born, 03/03/1955:10
Safe after fire on board Navy radar ship, 11/17/1955:1
Son born, 07/11/1957:5
MacLeod, Donald M.
Fireman on 'round-the-world' cruise on board USS Midway,
01/20/1955:4
Elected president of The Little Theatre Group (p), 06/26/1958:1
MacLeod, Kevin Michael
Christened at Sacred Heart Church, 08/15/1957:5
MacLeod, Malcolm
Charged with drunk driving, 10/01/1959:1
MacLeod, Malcolm D.
Navy recruit trains at Bainbridge, MD (p), 03/15/1956:1
Indicted for assault with intent to rob, 10/17/1957:1
Gets suspended sentence and probation, 10/31/1957:1
Drunk driving charged dropped, 10/22/1959:4
MacLeod, Mary M.
Files marriage intentions, 02/05/1959:11
Wed to Beecher M. Craig, 02/12/1959:11
MacLeod, Rodrick Malcolm
Born to Donald, 03/03/1955:10
MacLeod, Scott Neil
Born to Daniel M. and Dianne Brackett, 06/07/1956:5
MacLeod, Sheila L.
Files marriage intentions, 04/12/1956:5
MacLeod, Sheila Louise
Wedding described (p), 05/17/1956:6
MacLeod, William
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
MacMillan, Phyllis Powell
Daughter born, 02/24/1955:4
MacMillan, Roberta Sue
Born to Wellington D. and Phyllis Powell MacMillan, 02/24/1955:4
MacMillan, Wellington
Family resides in Cincinnati, OH, 09/06/1956:8
MacMillan, Wellington D.
Daughter born, 02/24/1955:4
MacNayr, Archibald
Gets two months of probation for non-support, 10/20/1955:10
MacNayr, Archibald A.
Dies at age 73, 08/11/1955:4
Obituary, 08/11/1955:10
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MacNayr, Archie A.
Fined $75 on morals charge, 11/24/1955:4
Fine revoked, ordered to serve additional two-month sentence,
12/01/1955:8
MacNayr, Bruce S.
Engaged to Betty Ann Freitas (p), 08/18/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 12/27/1956:5
Wed to Elizabeth A. Freitas, 12/27/1956:5
Fails to make support payments, 10/15/1959:4
MacNayr, David
Engaged to Marion McKee, 03/10/1955:3
Seaman returns from Caribbean, 03/31/1955:4
Seaman tours Mediterranean, 07/14/1955:7
Engaged to Deanna Vail Shurtleff, 03/08/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 03/29/1956:5
Wedding described, 04/05/1956:4
Son born, 02/14/1957:8
MacNayr, David Richard
Daughter born, 04/24/1958:7
MacNayr, Deanna Shurtleff
Son born, 02/14/1957:8
Daughter born, 04/24/1958:7
MacNeil, Elizabeth
Attends Fisher Junior College, Boston, 10/04/1956:3
MacNeil, Louise A.
Wed to Stanley R. Woronicz, 06/27/1957:7
MacNeil, Mabel J.
Notice of public auction, 10/13/1955:10
MacNeil, Mrs Walter
Eight-room Cape Cod house for sale (ad), 08/22/1957:7
MacNeil, Richard
Son born, 05/17/1956:2
Daughter born, 04/18/1957:6, 05/14/1959:7
MacNeil, Richard L.
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Wed to Virginia M. Supple, 06/23/1955:6
MacNeil, Virginia Supple
Son born, 05/17/1956:2
Daughter born, 04/18/1957:6, 05/14/1959:7
MacNeill, Barbara Smith
Daughter born, 11/03/1955:7, 07/18/1957:7, 02/19/1959:11
MacNeill, Carolyn E.
Engaged to Victor E. Lindfors, 05/26/1955:5
Files marriage intentions, 06/02/1955:4
Wedding described, 06/30/1955:4
Wed to Victor E. Lindfors, 06/30/1955:5
MacNeill, Donald
Daughter born, 11/03/1955:7, 07/18/1957:7, 02/19/1959:11
MacNeill, Donald P.
Graduates from Northeastern University, 06/20/1957:1
MacNeill, Elizabeth
Junior at University of New Hampshire, 02/03/1955:5
Enrolls at Fisher Junior College, Boston, 10/13/1955:8
Files marriage intentions, 07/12/1956:7
Wedding described, 07/26/1956:2
Engaged to Merle Washburn, Jr., 11/21/1957:3
Engaged to Merle Washburn, 3rd, 12/12/1957:9
Files marriage intentions, 12/26/1957:5
MacNeill, Elizabeth A.
Graduates from Fisher College, 05/30/1957:1
Graduates from Fisher College (p), 06/20/1957:1
MacNeill, Elizabeth Ann
Engaged to Merle C. Washburn, 3rd (p), 01/03/1957:1
Wedding described (p), 01/02/1958:4
Wed to Merle C. Washburn, 3rd, 01/09/1958:8
MacNeill, Gordon
Housing plan for elderly approved (p), 09/18/1958:1
MacNeill, Gordon E.
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
MacNeill, Mrs Gordon
English penpal of 33 years comes for visit, 09/17/1959:7
MacNichol, Ethel Estelle Fickert
Daughter born, 05/01/1958:7
MacNichol, Thomas C.
Wed to Ethel E. Gauthier, 05/10/1956:2
MacNichol, Thomas, Jr.
Daughter born, 05/01/1958:7
Macomber, Alice Lee
Wife of Durant H. dies at age 81, 06/27/1957:7
Obituary, 06/27/1957:8
Macomber, Durant
Precinct St couple married 56 years, 11/15/1956:11
Macomber, John
Returns from Minnesota prior to discharged from U.S. Army,
04/07/1955:5
To be discharged at Fort Sheridan, IL, 05/05/1955:6
Baptized at Mullien Hill Baptist Church, 08/23/1956:5
Daughter born, 08/21/1958:6
Macomber, John A.
Son born, 04/12/1956:5
Macomber, Mrs John
Baptized at Mullien Hill Baptist Church, 08/23/1956:5
Macomber, Shirley Bessey
Daughter born, 08/21/1958:6
Macomber, Shirley F. Bessey
Son born, 04/12/1956:5
Macomber, Shirley Frances
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 05/24/1956:13
MacRae, Bessie Dunham
MHS graduating class of 1899 (p), 11/20/1958:8
MacRae, William
Resides in Prince Edward Island, 12/03/1959:8
Mad Mare's Neck
Clark, Fuller, and Brackett recall history of Mad Mare's Neck section,
09/01/1955:1
Madan, Alton
Family moves to Brockton, 08/23/1956:11
Madden, Agnes E. Quinn
Wife of Joseph C. dies at age 44, 08/15/1957:5
Obituary, 08/15/1957:10
Madden, Elaine C.
Sheriff's sale of real estate, 07/09/1959:6, 11/12/1959:11
Madden, Eleanor L.
Injured in crash on Bedford St, 12/29/1955:1
Madden, Eleanor Lyden
Son born, 06/20/1957:11
Madden, Jean
Tapped for Silver M Society, 02/17/1955:1
Madden, Joey
Wins trip to Holland and Sweden, 06/21/1956:1
Leaves on flying tour, 07/26/1956:1
Tours land of midnight sun, Arctic Circle (p), 08/16/1956:1
Madden, John
Purchases Washburn property on Southwick St, agrees to raze building,
12/06/1956:1
Madden, John S.
Sheriff's sale of real estate, 07/09/1959:6
Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8
Sheriff's sale of real estate, 11/12/1959:11
Madden, Joseph B.
Dies at age 71, 08/28/1958:8
Obituary, 08/28/1958:8
Madden, Julie
Injured in crash on Bedford St, 12/29/1955:1
Madden, Marguerite R.
Engaged to George P. Gaudette, Jr. (p), 01/13/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 05/05/1955:6
Wed to George P. Gaudette, Jr., 06/09/1955:6
Madden, Michael
Son born, 06/20/1957:11
Madden, Michael A.
Collides with Thomas O'Rourke at South Main and Rock St,
02/09/1956:2
O'Rourke and Madden tell different stories, 02/16/1956:9
Dies at age 33, 07/31/1958:6
Obituary, 07/31/1958:10
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Maddigan, Albert
Employed by T.M. Ryder & Co. (p), 03/24/1955:10
Named attorney for Montgomery Home for Aged People, 01/17/1957:6
Daughter born, 03/28/1957:8
Maddigan, Barbara Jean Rubeski
Son born, 12/12/1957:3
Maddigan, Carol Cushing
Daughter born, 03/28/1957:8
Maddigan, Catherine M.
Wife of J. Frank dies at age 83, 03/05/1959:7
Obituary, 03/05/1959:13
Maddigan, David
Engaged to Rosalind Hollis (p), 07/31/1958:1
Maddigan, David J.
Files marriage intentions, 05/14/1959:7
Wedding described (p), 05/21/1959:2
Wed to Rosalind A. Hollis, 05/21/1959:11
Maddigan, Frank
Knights of Columbus baseball team of Middleboro Twilight League
1933-34 (p), 11/19/1959:12
Maddigan, Gail
Youngster listens to art student Barbara Lindfors work (p),
10/03/1957:1
Maddigan, James
Youngsters attend summer band rehearsal (p), 07/30/1959:1
Maddigan, James F.
Engaged to Shirley Newton, 08/04/1955:10
Maddigan, Jean
Employed by T.M. Ryder & Co. (p), 03/24/1955:10
Maddigan, Jean E.
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Wedding described (p), 06/30/1955:4
Wed to Weston P. Sanford, 06/30/1955:5
Maddigan, Kenneth
Beagle hound lost (p), 01/16/1958:2
Maddigan, Margaret
Eagles Auxiliary degree team officers (p), 04/19/1956:11
Eagles' Auxiliary seats new officers (p), 06/11/1959:1
Maddigan, Ralph, Sr. see T.M. Ryder & Co.
Maddigan, Ralph W.
Foreclosure notice, 08/16/1956:5, 09/03/1959:8
Maddigan, Ralph W., 3rd
Cuts head when bike overturns, 04/25/1957:5
Maddigan, Ralph W., Jr.
Employed by T.M. Ryder & Co. (p), 03/24/1955:10
Initiated into Wampanoag tribe at powwow here, 06/23/1955:7
Certified as lay reader at Church of Our Saviour, 12/01/1955:1
Christmas message (l), 12/22/1955:2
Maddigan, Robert J.
Private 1st Class transfers to 3rd Marine Division in Japan,
04/07/1955:1
Files marriage intentions, 05/02/1957:7
Wedding described, 05/09/1957:4
Wed to Barbara J. Rubeski, 05/09/1957:7
Maddigan, Robert Joseph
Son born, 12/12/1957:3
Maddigan, Thomas
Beagle hound lost (p), 01/16/1958:2
Maddigan, Tommy
Cap's Day Camp campers revive Indian lore (p), 07/23/1959:2
Maddy, Gerald
Daughter born, 05/03/1956:7
Maddy, Jane Denton
Daughter born, 05/03/1956:7
Madeiros, Madelyn
MHS cheerleaders open practice (p), 09/19/1957:11
Madeiros, Manuel
Judge declines jurisdiction in assault case, goes to grand jury,
01/27/1955:4
The Mademoiselle Shop
18 South Main St (ad), 01/20/1955:8
15th anniversary (ad), 04/28/1955:11
Selling out stock (ad), 05/17/1956:6
Closing May 29th (ad), 05/24/1956:13
Madonna, Arthur V.
Engaged to Lorraine H. Egger, 08/07/1958:5
Madonna, Arthur Victor
Wedding described, 10/23/1958:5
Maffei, Carol Ann
Engaged to Ronald H. Moore, 08/28/1958:1
Maffei, Patricia A.
Files marriage intentions, 01/19/1956:5
Wedding described, 02/16/1956:7
Maffie, Carol
Ingenue plans to enter music school (p), 11/19/1959:1
Maftei, Carol
Little Theatre Group rehearses at courthouse (p), 05/03/1956:1
Magaletta, Arthur
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 01/30/1958:2
Magee, Gloria Ann
Files marriage intentions, 02/05/1959:11
Magee, Margaret H.
Foreclosure notice, 02/20/1958:10
Mortgagees sale of real estate, 06/05/1958:11
Foreclosure notice, 07/09/1959:11
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 09/10/1959:6
Magee, Ralph E.
Foreclosure notice, 02/20/1958:10
Mortgagees sale of real estate, 06/05/1958:11
Foreclosure notice, 07/09/1959:11
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 09/10/1959:6
Magnette, James
Narrowly escapes drowning in icy flume, 02/20/1958:1
Magri, Alda Mary
One of three Middleboro women to become U.S. citizens, 12/13/1956:5
Magri, Count
Biography of Middleboro Lilliputian (p), 11/21/1957:8
Magri, Countess
Biography of Middleboro Lilliputian (p), 11/21/1957:8
Magri, John
Technical Sergeant stationed in Puerto Rico, 08/04/1955:10
Daughter born, 05/02/1957:4
Technical Sergeant's family moves here from Puerto Rico,
08/28/1958:8
Magura, Virginia
Mother dies in Plymouth, 10/13/1955:2
Maher, Frederick J.
Gets 30 days for drunkenness; assault charge dismissed, 03/20/1958:1
Maher, Margaret. see Lakeville Mill End Shop
Maher, Mary E.
Assault charge against Knysinski dismissed, 07/04/1957:1
Mahmud, Naomi Haynes
Daughter born, 07/18/1957:7
Mahmud, Nasir-ud Din
Wed to Naomi M. Haynes, 05/09/1957:7
Mahmud, Nasirud-Din
Daughter born, 07/18/1957:7
Mahoney, Carol
Engaged to Richard W. Kyrouz (p), 09/12/1957:1
Wedding described, 10/03/1957:8
Mahoney, Emilia
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Mahoney, James
Leaves for posting in Vietnam with British company, 11/20/1958:2
Mahoney, James F.
Popular curate leaves Sacred Heart Church, 02/17/1955:1
Bequeathed $2,000 from James Creedon's estate, 03/24/1955:1
Mahoney, James J.
Candidate for Finance Committee profiled, 01/06/1955:10
Dies suddenly in Wareham, obituary (p), 01/31/1957:1
Town Hall to close during funeral, 01/31/1957:1
Dies at age 56, 01/31/1957:11
Selectmen receive signed memorial, 02/07/1957:8
Mahoney, Robert
Local man seriously hurt in Manomet accident, 08/11/1955:1
Discharged from U.S. Army, 10/13/1955:7
Mahoney, Thomas F.
Fined $20 for leaving scene of accident, 02/27/1958:5
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Maid-To-Order
Marjorie Akers, baked goods, 54 Pearl St (ad), 10/23/1958:12
Maier, Michael P.
Engaged to Frances Marie Dunham, 06/25/1959:7
Main, Marjorie Pike
Son born, 01/17/1957:5
Daughter born, 11/06/1958:7
Main, Stuart
Son born, 01/17/1957:5
Daughter born, 11/06/1958:7
Main, Stuart R.
Blood donation saves life of Canton woman, 09/03/1959:1
Makein, Mrs James W.
Gets perfect hand in cribbage game with husband, 03/14/1957:12
Makepeace, Wilmon F.
Unhurt as car hits tree on Taunton St, 02/26/1959:10
Maki, John
Wed to Mildred Vickery, 08/11/1955:4
Daughter born, 03/15/1956:7, 03/21/1957:8, 05/01/1958:7
Son born, 11/05/1959:11
Maki, John A.
Files marriage intentions, 06/23/1955:6
Cyclist Alfred Phillips saves Maki's burning home, 08/30/1956:7
Foreclosure notice, 10/01/1959:7
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 12/24/1959:2
Maki, Margaret
Enrolls in Pierce Secretarial School in Boston, 09/29/1955:5
Maki, Mary Elina
Obituary, 02/19/1959:7
Wife of John dies at age 84, 02/19/1959:11
Maki, Mildred H.
Foreclosure notice, 10/01/1959:7
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 12/24/1959:2
Maki, Mildred Vickery
Daughter born, 03/15/1956:7, 03/21/1957:8, 05/01/1958:7
Son born, 11/05/1959:11
Malaguti, Roy
Newly elected Eagles officers (p), 06/07/1956:1
Malaguti, Roy J.
Escapes serious injury in crash on Everett St (p), 02/13/1958:1
Malden, Roland
Fire destroys home on Highland Rd, 04/03/1958:1
Malden, Roland A.
Blanche Lodge slightly injured in collision on Wareham St,
06/07/1956:9
Malenfant, Albert
Son born, 02/07/1957:8
Malenfant, Alfred
Son born, 10/10/1957:8
Malenfant, Bruce
Little League champs feted by Elks (p), 10/30/1958:1
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
Malenfant, Helen Duarte
Son born, 10/10/1957:8
Malenfant, Lorraine
Member of Queen's court at Jaycee auto show (p), 12/19/1957:1
Malenfant, Lorraine A.
Engaged to Robert B. Dunham (p), 09/18/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 03/19/1959:7
Wed to Robert B. Dunham, 04/09/1959:7
Wedding described (p), 04/09/1959:10
Malenfant, Lorraine Eaton
Son born, 02/07/1957:8
Maleski, Bessie
Files marriage intentions, 05/24/1956:5
Wed to Martin V. Boyle, 07/12/1956:7
Maleski, Mike
Knights of Columbus baseball team of Middleboro Twilight League
1933-34 (p), 11/19/1959:12
Malewicz, Miriam Thompson
Daughter born, 01/12/1956:7, 11/05/1959:11
Malewicz, Vincent
Daughter born, 01/12/1956:7, 11/05/1959:11
Malicious Mischief. see also Vandalism
Two juveniles damage pay phone at new junior high, 03/29/1956:1
Donald and Kenneth Pease guilty of malicious destruction of personal
property, 04/05/1956:4
Juveniles put on probation, 04/05/1956:6
Kenneth and Donald Pease given ten-day suspended sentences,
04/19/1956:8
Eleven youths apprehended, admit local misdeeds, 05/31/1956:1
Parents of youths promise restitution to Kelley, 06/07/1956:2
Boys referred to chaplain, 06/14/1956:7
Judge sets payment for Sampson's rampage at bar, 08/08/1957:9
Harvewood both witness and defendant, 03/13/1958:4
George Jones, Jr. charged with malicious destruction of town-owned
property, 07/10/1958:4
Wayne Wright guilty of removal and destruction of Warrentown
Cemetery gate, 07/31/1958:9
Fred Boothman, Jr. lodges complaint against David Dupont,
10/08/1959:5
Judge inspects complaint scene, 10/15/1959:4
Pair of youths charged with destruction of property at Dodge Saw Mill,
11/12/1959:1
Arlene Perry ordered to pay for damages to Wareham estate,
11/12/1959:5
Thomas Pierce appeals sentence, 11/12/1959:5
Malm, Jessie L.
Obituary, 10/27/1955:4
Widow of Victor A. dies at age 67, 10/27/1955:5
Malmquist, Mrs H.B.
Obituary, 11/13/1958:4
Maloney, Daniel W.
Bob Ayotte announces appointment of Maloney to staff (ad),
01/02/1958:4
Bob Ayotte and staff, ready to serve you (p), 01/09/1958:11
Maloney, D.W.
Real estate agent, 51 Montello St (ad), 01/06/1955:3
Maloof, Elizabeth Adams
Daughter born, 11/06/1958:7
Maloof, James
Daughter born, 11/06/1958:7
Maltais, Adrian
Two local youths sentenced for break-ins at homes and at sewage plant,
10/31/1957:10
Maltais, Arleen Dewing
Son born, 04/25/1957:11
Maltais, Arlene Dewing
Son born, 02/02/1956:7
Maltais, Cynthia Perkins
Daughter born, 08/08/1957:5
Son born, 04/02/1959:11
Maltais, Dick
Precision Electronics, radio and TV servicing (ad), 04/25/1957:6
Maltais, John A.
Enters Northop Aeronautical Institute, 12/12/1957:12
Maltais, Peter
Toddler struck by car in front of home, 10/23/1958:1
Maltais, Richard
Engaged to Cynthia Perkins, 09/13/1956:11
Files marriage intentions, 10/18/1956:3
Wedding described (p), 10/25/1956:2
Wed to Cynthia A. Perkins, 10/25/1956:7
Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas co-sponsor minstrel show (p),
12/06/1956:8
Daughter born, 08/08/1957:5
Son born, 04/02/1959:11
Maltais, Richard Edwin
Engaged to Cynthia Ann Perkins, 01/19/1956:9
Maltais, William
Son born, 02/02/1956:7, 04/25/1957:11
Manchester, Joy Winslow
Engaged to Dean Alden Powers, 05/10/1956:1
Mandell, Sarah R.
Files marriage intentions, 11/20/1958:7
Wed to Joseph M. Lennon, 11/27/1958:5
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Mandell, Sarah Rodman
Engaged to Joseph Michael Lennon, 10/09/1958:1
Maneikas, Vitautas
New Bates mathematics and shop teacher, MHS ag teacher,
08/11/1955:1
Manekis, Vitautas S.
Resigns from Bates School, 06/14/1956:1
Mann, Carver H.
New Junior High art teacher, 05/10/1956:16
Mann, Donald F.
Completes basic training at Parris Island (p), 11/29/1956:1
New Marine congratulated (p), 01/10/1957:1
Corporal stationed at Cherry Point, NC, 07/16/1959:3
Mann, Ellen D.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 05/24/1956:13
Mann, Harold, 3rd
Son born, 11/12/1959:11
Mann, Harold G.
Airman 2nd Class home from two years in Alaska, 12/26/1957:2
Airman discharged, 12/04/1958:4
Notice of no responsibility for wife's bills, 01/22/1959:11
Benton St couple married 25 years, 07/16/1959:3
Mann, Harold G., 3rd
Alaskan airman is disc jockey, 07/12/1956:11
Mann, Howard G.
Local man collects newspaper mastheads (p), 09/05/1957:8
Mann, Loretta
Husband posts notice of no responsibility for wife's bills, 01/22/1959:11
Mann, Loretta Hampton
Son born, 11/12/1959:11
Mann, Marion Linton
Son born, 10/10/1957:8, 03/05/1959:7
Mann, Robert
Couple moves to new home on Clear Pond Rd, 06/30/1955:5
Son born, 10/10/1957:8, 03/05/1959:7
Mann, William L.
Rear ended by Vincent DeLongchamps in icy conditions, 02/13/1958:1
Manner, Mrs Karl R.
Family resides in Caracas, Venezuela, 06/25/1959:4
Manning, Joseph E.
Notice of tax taking, 05/26/1955:11
Manning, Norman Russell
Engaged to Myrtle Mae Weeks, 08/27/1959:1
Manning, Robert W.
Skids into tree on Rte 28, 02/17/1955:9
Manning, Thomas
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Mannix, Isobel
Collides with Ernest Guimares on Harding St, 12/03/1959:13
Mansfield, William
Bayberry Farms wins honors at MA Ayrshire Club, 05/29/1958:6
Ayrshire cow gets high rating by breeders' association, 03/12/1959:6
Mantyla, Mary
Widow of Joseph dies at age 84, 06/14/1956:3
Obituary, 06/14/1956:13
Manwaring, Bruce
Chosen for seven-session art course at MFA, 03/21/1957:12
Cast member of senior class play (p), 03/20/1958:1
Enrolls at Rhode Island School of Design, 09/18/1958:5
Manwaring, Ethel
Takes full-time teaching post at Mayflower School, 04/24/1958:1
Third grade teacher transfers from Mayflower School to School Street
School, 06/12/1958:8
Manwaring, Winthrop
Frederick S. Weston Agency (p), 04/14/1955:9
Family moves to new home on North St, 11/22/1956:6
Manwaring, Winthrop R. see also Frederick S. Weston Agency
Named to national honor insurance group, 01/10/1957:8
Foreclosure notice, 01/24/1957:2
Maples, Mary F.
New teacher at Mayflower School, 03/26/1959:1
Maps and Mapping
$38,000 for assessors' maps to be voted at town meeting, 01/08/1959:1
Assessors at selectmen's meeting to discuss maps, 01/29/1959:1
Maps and Mapping continued
Local assessors view maps, 02/19/1959:1
Assessors' maps vetoed at town meeting, 03/12/1959:1
Writes concerning tax assessors' maps (l) (Aage Nielsen), 04/16/1959:7
Maran, George
Local opera star in West Germany, 01/23/1958:1
To make debut at New York Civic Opera, 10/09/1958:8
Open house held at Montgomery Home, 11/06/1958:3
Maran, George A.
Progress in music field described, 12/20/1956:8
Maran, Persis Weeman
Teacher of piano and voice, 06/18/1959:3
Maranville, Betty
Bridal shower held, 08/09/1956:2
Wedding described, 08/23/1956:4
Maranville, Judith A.
To graduate from Becker Junior College, 05/22/1958:1
Engaged to George E. Clark (p), 06/05/1958:1
Maranville, Judith Ann
Files marriage intentions, 05/21/1959:11
Wedding described (p), 05/28/1959:7
Wed to George E. Clark, 05/28/1959:11
Maranville, Judy
Attends Becker Junior College, 10/24/1957:4
Maranville, Patty
Annual Hour of Music for all People held at Town House (p),
11/27/1958:1
Named co-editor of MHS yearbook, 09/24/1959:1
Silver M Society inducts nine students (p), 12/17/1959:1
March, Carolyn Moores
Son born, 05/31/1956:4
March, Daniel Jackson
Born to Jackson B. and Carolyn Moores, 05/31/1956:4
March, Jackson B.
Wedding described, 05/26/1955:11
Son born, 05/31/1956:4
Accepts post with Bowater Pulp and Paper Co. in Tennessee,
06/14/1956:11
Couple resides in Cleveland, TN, 07/11/1957:6
March, Lindsay J.
Couple purchases home in Andover, 11/28/1957:5
March of Dimes
1955 local campaign opens, 01/06/1955:1
Campaign solicitor receives $50 bill, 02/03/1955:1
Local fund drive opens, helped 13 cases last year, 01/05/1956:1
Collects $1,861, 02/02/1956:1
Total tops last year's figure, 02/09/1956:1
Campaign begins here, 01/10/1957:1
Mothers' March nets $400, 01/31/1957:1
Raises $2,601 in local drive, 03/14/1957:4
Campaign raises $1,047, 03/13/1958:1
Donations total $1,079.18, 03/19/1959:1
Dr Albert Heath and daughter Mrs Hilliard Huggins aid foundation (p),
07/09/1959:1
Marcks the Tailor
South Main St (ad), 01/06/1955:7
Under new management, Shirley A. Martin (ad), 10/30/1958:2
Closing Middleboro office (ad), 11/12/1959:7
Marden, Myrtle A.
New Grade 5 teacher at West Side School, 08/22/1957:5
Marino, Nellie Lepre Pinta
Obituary, 06/23/1955:6
Wife of Rosario Pinta Marino dies at age 86, 06/23/1955:6
Marion's Laundromat
378 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:6
Center St (p), 01/06/1955:6
Lightens spring cleaning chores, 04/28/1955:10
Make life easier for mother (p), 06/23/1955:8
Back to school brings problems, 08/25/1955:6
Let Marion's do your wash (p), 11/17/1955:10
Fills important need in life, 01/26/1956:10
An aid to spring cleaning (p), 04/12/1956:8
Housewife's best friend is washer, 07/26/1956:9
Get rid of "washday blues," 10/04/1956:10
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Marion's Laundromat continued
Is housewife's best friend (p), 12/27/1956:7
Housewife's best friend (p), 04/11/1957:10
Cures washday blues, 08/01/1957:8
Gives housewives new found freedom, 10/10/1957:10
Housewives' best friend (p), 02/13/1958:10
Weekly drawings for free bedspread, 04/10/1958:10
Gives housewives new freedom, 06/26/1958:10
Wash loads transferred by attendants to dryers, 09/25/1958:10
Change in hours and prices (ad), 11/20/1958:6
Announces new policy (p), 11/27/1958:7
Offers unique service (p), 02/19/1959:10
Offers unique service, 04/30/1959:10
Lightens your chores (p), 07/09/1959:10
Take your wash to Marion's, 11/05/1959:10
Wanted: woman for full or part time work (ad), 12/31/1959:3
Marois, George G.
Attends Northeastern University, 11/10/1955:10
Graduates from Northeastern University (p), 06/20/1957:1
Marois, Henry L.
Son born, 06/16/1955:11
Marple, Bradley Eric
Born to Thomas P. and Eleanor Mekelones, 06/11/1959:2,
06/11/1959:11
Marple, Eleanor Mekelones
Named assistant buyer for large department store, 03/31/1955:5
Son born, 06/11/1959:2, 06/11/1959:11
Marple, Mrs Thomas P.
Resides in Rochester, NY, 09/22/1955:12
Marple, Thomas P.
Son born, 06/11/1959:2, 06/11/1959:11
Marra, Angelo
West Grove St couple married 50 years, 12/25/1958:1
Marra, George
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Candidate for State Rep from 6th Plymouth District (ad) (p),
10/23/1958:2
Marra, George J.
Candidate for State Representative in 6th District (p), 10/25/1956:1
To registered voters of District 6 (ad) (l) (p), 11/01/1956:16
Profile of School Committee candidate, 01/16/1958:1
Marra, Joseph
Couple tendered housewarming at new home on Wareham St,
03/15/1956:7
Daughter born, 05/03/1956:7
Marra, Lebro
Wed to Anna K. Mason Hoffner, 04/23/1959:9
Marra, Mary
Bridal shower held, 06/13/1957:3
Marra, Mary G.
Files marriage intentions, 06/27/1957:7
Wed to Rocco DiPalma, 07/04/1957:5
Marra, Rose-Ann Savard
Daughter born, 05/03/1956:7
Marra, Stacey
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Students and future artists pose in Egger's store window (p),
11/19/1959:1
Marsden, Anne
Graduates with honors from Fairhaven High School, 06/13/1957:4
Marsden, Anne Windle
Engaged to Russell W. Jepson (p), 04/09/1959:9
Marshall, Alice
Waterfront cottage for sale (ad), 05/15/1958:9
Marshall, Caroline
To graduate from Bryant & Stratton, 05/21/1959:1
Marshall, Carolyn
MHS scholars join National Honor Society (p), 05/16/1957:1
Wins prize at Bryant & Stratton for exceptional grades, 06/11/1959:11
Marshall, Carolyn M.
Engaged to Francis J. Medeiros (p), 01/08/1959:7
Marshall, Carolyn Marie
To enter Fisher Junior College, 09/19/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 07/09/1959:8, 07/16/1959:8
Marshall, Carolyn Marie continued
Wedding described (p), 07/23/1959:6
Wed to Francis J. Medeiros, 07/23/1959:8
Marshall, Clarence M.
Obituary, 12/05/1957:7
Marshall, Douglas
Patrolman completes courses at Plymouth County Police Training
School, 04/24/1958:1
Routine cruiser patrol reveal interesting and amusing phases of police
work (p), 09/10/1959:1
Marshall, Douglas P.
Daughter born, 11/01/1956:7
Appointed regular police patrolman, 07/24/1958:1
Marshall, Gerry
Bates basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1
Marshall, Harry
Grand opening of Gulf Service Station, Main St, Lakeville (ad),
11/17/1955:9
Marshall, Harry H.
Injured when car strikes tree on South Main St, 06/28/1956:14
Marshall, Howard
West Side School pupils present The Littlest Shepherd (p),
12/29/1955:1
Papamichael leases meat market to Marshall (p), 02/27/1958:1
Marshall, J. Morton
Wed to Alexandra Tosh, 04/07/1955:6
Post notice of no responsibility for wife's debts, 08/25/1955:5
Marshall, J. Morton "Packy"
Enters Jaguar in auto race in Florida, 02/23/1956:1
Marshall, Jerry
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
Eagles fete Babe Ruth League team (p), 11/27/1958:1
Plymouth Shoe Co. men's softball league winner (p), 08/20/1959:6
Marshall, John
Son born, 01/27/1955:4
Daughter born, 03/06/1958:11
Marshall, John (Packy)
Unhurt in collision at Four Corners, 08/04/1955:5
Marshall, Marjorie Gray
Son born, 01/27/1955:4
Daughter born, 03/06/1958:11
Marshall, Marjorie May Holmes
Daughter born, 11/01/1956:7
Marshall, Morris
Little League field spruced up for official dedication to Alfred Gauthier
(p), 05/29/1958:1
Custodian Marshall replaces retiring Roy Pendleton, 03/26/1959:12
Police, courthouse custodian retires, 03/26/1959:12
Marshall, Packy. see also Marshall's Automotive Service
Odd Fellows baseball team in 1912 (p), 10/29/1959:12
Marshall, Pamela
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Marshall's Automotive Service
Packy Marshall (ad), 03/06/1958:11
Marshman, Harold
Files marriage intentions, 10/27/1955:5
Wed to Judith Anderson, 11/03/1955:7
Wedding described, 11/10/1955:2
Daughter born, 02/16/1956:7, 04/04/1957:8
Marshman, Harold A.
Son born, 03/19/1959:7
Marshman, Judith Anderson
Daughter born, 02/16/1956:7, 04/04/1957:8
Son born, 03/19/1959:7
Martenson, Anders
Obituary, 12/08/1955:2
Dies at age 84, 12/08/1955:7
Petition for probate of will, 01/19/1956:9
Runaway vehicle crashes into new store, 01/31/1957:10
Second car hits ill-fated window, 02/14/1957:5
Martenson, Anders, 3rd
New polio victim, 11/17/1955:1
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Martenson, Anders, Jr. see also Martenson's
Foreclosure notice, 03/01/1956:9
Donald and Kenneth Pease guilty of malicious destruction of personal
property, 04/05/1956:4
Kenneth and Donald Pease given ten-day suspended sentences,
04/19/1956:8
Announces intention to open laundromat, 11/20/1958:8
Grand opening Maytag Coin-O-Matic Launderette at corner of Oak and
Center St (ad), 12/11/1958:6
Shurtleff installs plumbing at Maytag Coin-O-Matic Launderette (p),
12/18/1958:13
Coin laundromat case continued, 12/17/1959:1
Coin-a-mats ask selectmen to stay action, 12/17/1959:1
Martenson, Beatrice
1914 Grammar School Basketball team (p), 11/26/1959:8
Martenson's
260 Center St (ad), 07/21/1955:9
New modern store under construction (ad), 07/26/1956:6
10th anniversary sale (ad), 09/19/1957:6
Men and boy's clothing from McGregor and Manhattan companies (ad),
03/27/1958:4
Martin, Barbara
Engaged to John B. Lynde, 03/10/1955:10
Wedding described, 04/14/1955:2
Wed to John B. Lynde, 04/21/1955:6
Martin, David A.
Profile of candidate for Lakeville Finance Committee, 02/14/1957:2
Family moves to Rochester, 09/10/1959:5
Martin, Donald A.
New Masonic officers installed (p), 12/15/1955:2
Martin, Evelyn
Employed at new 3-M's Drive-In, 06/09/1955:12
Martin, Frederick. see Middleboro Clothing Co.
Martin, George
Son born, 08/11/1955:4
Martin, Gertrude
Strikes parked car on Webster St, 06/23/1955:9
Martin, Harriet J.
Freshman at Knox College in Illinois, 09/13/1956:11
Attends Boston University School of Music, 12/04/1958:2
Martin, J. Frederick
Serves on board USS Albany, 06/23/1955:10
Engaged to Susan Leonard Cushman, 02/12/1959:1
Wedding described (p), 10/15/1959:3
Wed to Susan L. Cushman, 10/15/1959:7
Martin, Jack Lewis
Obituary, 09/27/1956:2
Carver man dies at age 75, 09/27/1956:3
Martin, John. see John Martin's TV Sales and Service
Martin, Judy
Attends Boston University, 01/29/1959:12
Martin, Kenneth. see Teen-Age Drifters
Martin, Mabel F.
Widow of Charles F. dies at age 86, 09/13/1956:5
Obituary, 09/13/1956:8
Martin, Marion Kierstead
Daughter born, 01/17/1957:5
Martin, Meredith
Dorothy Dunn replaces Martin in Grade 3 at Washburn Unit,
01/24/1957:1
Martin, Nicholas
Daughter born, 06/23/1955:6
Army reservist completes two-week summer training at Fort Belvoir,
VA, 09/08/1955:1
Specialist returns from training at Camp Drum, 07/24/1958:1
Center St couple married 47 years, 04/16/1959:1
Martin, Patricia
New radar at Guard Armory draws interest (p), 02/27/1958:1
Martin, Patricia Keating
Son born, 08/11/1955:4
Martin, Ralph
Daughter born, 01/17/1957:5
Martin, Rose
Retires as secretary to Henry Burkland, 06/07/1956:3
Surprise shower held, 08/02/1956:3
Files marriage intentions, 08/09/1956:5
Wedding described, 08/30/1956:4
Wed to Wallace Kimball, Jr., 08/30/1956:6
Martin, Rose C.
Principal Burkland's secretary resigns, 08/30/1956:1
Martin, Rose Catherine
Engaged to Wallace Kimball, Jr., 04/05/1956:1
Martin, Ruth M.
Wed to Gilberto Justiniano, 07/05/1956:5
Martin, Shirley A.
New manager of Marcks the Tailor (ad), 10/30/1958:2
Martin, Shirley Cook
Daughter born, 06/23/1955:6
Martinez, E.J.
Master Sergeant posted to Dover, DE, 01/29/1959:12
Martinez, Frances Pina
Son born, 05/09/1957:7, 02/05/1959:11
Martinez, Manuel
Fined $10 for driving without a license, 04/12/1956:7
Driver flees as car tips, 05/10/1956:8
Charged with abduction of 15-year-old Middleboro girl, 01/03/1957:1
Wed to Frances E. Pina, 04/11/1957:8
Son born, 05/09/1957:7, 02/05/1959:11
The Martinique
Harriet Campbell expresses appreciation to local police department (l),
07/14/1955:1
Movie star Betsy Palmer overnight guest, 09/01/1955:1
Hotel for sale (ad), 08/16/1956:3
Campbells may replace hotel with gas station, 11/01/1956:1
Selectmen hear arguments for and against gas permit, 11/22/1956:1
Board grants permit to sell gasoline, Gulf Oil takes option,
11/29/1956:1
Mrs Campbell thanks selectmen, 12/06/1956:12
Town landmark sold to Gulf Oil Co., 12/13/1956:1
Hotel closing, selling furnishings (ad), 12/20/1956:6
Civil War-era coin found while readied for wrecking crew,
01/17/1957:6
Workmen uncover cistern, 05/09/1957:1
Modern buildings give old corner new look (p), 07/04/1957:1
Martins, Evelyn C.
Engaged to Gordon G. Bumpus (p), 01/02/1958:1
Wedding described (p), 07/24/1958:3
Martins, Jacintho Camillo
Obituary, 09/29/1955:6
Dies at age 66, 09/29/1955:7
Martins, James C.
Files marriage intentions, 02/10/1955:6
Wed to Meredith G. Pickett, 02/24/1955:4
Wedding described, 02/24/1955:4
Martins, John C.
Carver man guilty of assault on Martins, 03/29/1956:8
Son born, 10/10/1957:8
Martins, Ruth Hartling
Son born, 10/10/1957:8
Marttie, Patricia L.
Files marriage intentions, 04/14/1955:4
Marvel, Beverly Pennell
Daughter born, 05/31/1956:4
Son born, 06/04/1959:11
Marvel, Charles
Daughter born, 05/31/1956:4
Son born, 06/04/1959:11
Marx, Carolyn Alger
Daughter born, 06/12/1958:5
Marx, John
Engaged to Carolyn Alger, 01/27/1955:9
Files marriage intentions, 05/19/1955:4
Engaged to Carolyn C. Alger, 05/26/1955:4
Pre-nuptial party held for fiancée, 06/23/1955:2
Wedding described (p), 06/30/1955:4
Wed to Carolyn C. Alger, 06/30/1955:5
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Marx, John continued
Lieutenant stationed in Presque Isle, ME, 10/13/1955:8
Completes U.S. Air Force service, 11/15/1956:12
Daughter born, 06/12/1958:5
Marx, Mrs John
Resides in Springfield, 09/18/1958:12
Marzelli, Barbara
Hi-Rendezvous committee plans first dance for youth club (p),
03/12/1959:1
Marzelli, Bill
Winner in playground 1,000 Point Contest (p), 07/07/1955:1
Over the hurdles in 1,000-point playground contest (p), 08/04/1955:4
Marzelli, Billy
Bates basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1
Hi-Rendezvous committee plans first dance for youth club (p),
03/12/1959:1
Marzelli, Jack
Eagles' Babe Ruth League team photo (p), 06/21/1956:4
First in playground 1,000-point contest, 08/16/1956:3
Mas, Joseph
Wedding described, 06/28/1956:2
Wed to Sophia Sowyrda, 06/28/1956:3
Son born, 01/30/1958:9
Mas, Joseph, Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 05/24/1956:5
Mas, Sophie Sowyrda
Son born, 01/30/1958:9
Masi, Jane
Playground annual doll and truck show popular (p), 08/07/1958:10
Masi, Joe
Superintendent of playground 1,000 Point Contest (p), 07/07/1955:1
Masi, Joseph
Son born, 06/21/1956:5
Daughter born, 07/30/1959:5
Masi, Joseph A.
Named new Park Department superintendent, 01/20/1955:1
Reappointed Mitchell Memorial Club football coach, 04/05/1956:6
Elks cited for recreational activities (p), 06/21/1956:11
Playgrounds supervisor receives tokens of thanks (p), 08/29/1957:1
Kiwanis help with improvements to playgrounds (p), 08/21/1958:1
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
Orange and black topple rival Wareham 18-8 (p), 10/22/1959:1
Masi, Rita Carey
Son born, 06/21/1956:5
Daughter born, 07/30/1959:5
Mason, Anna J.
Files marriage intentions, 09/20/1956:5
Mason, Arlene E.
Files marriage intentions, 04/03/1958:11
Mason, Bob
Employed by Tribou fuel dealer (p), 02/02/1956:10
Mason, Elsie Bartlett
Son born, 11/21/1957:6
Daughter born, 10/30/1958:7
Mason, John
School Committee to award high school diploma, 09/29/1955:10
Mason, Robert
Son born, 11/21/1957:6
Mason, Robert L.
Daughter born, 10/30/1958:7
Mason, Thomas
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
Masonic Order. see Ancient Free & Accepted Order of Masons Mayflower Lodge
Masons and Masonry
James Gamache an expert in masonry (p), 11/10/1955:10
Frank Gabrey (ad), 01/05/1956:3
James Gamache skilled in masonry, 01/19/1956:6
Massa, Anna J.
Wed to Sydney M. Canfield, 10/11/1956:5
Massa, Hilga Eisen
Son born, 06/09/1955:6
Massa, Pete
Employed at Atwood-Costello, Inc. (p), 10/20/1955:4
Massa, Peter
Son born, 06/09/1955:6
Massa, Yvonne Helene
Yvonne Helene Guertin petitions for name change, 10/06/1955:3
Massachusetts Department of Public Works
Solicits bids for roof of garage on Vine St (ad), 01/20/1955:9
Town asks DPW to conduct parking survey, 01/27/1955:1
Unable to do parking survey, 02/10/1955:1
Percy Griswold retires after 31 years, 09/29/1955:5
Raynham firm low bidders for work on Plymouth St, 11/10/1955:6
Employs Weldon Thomas, 07/19/1956:6
Lewis Sellew retires after 35 years, 09/27/1956:1
Town to receive $37,726.29 for roads, 11/01/1956:1
Center St to be reconstructed, 11/29/1956:1
Awards street projects, 04/04/1957:4
Recommends chapter 90 funds, 04/11/1957:1
To start Center St work in June, 04/11/1957:1
Awards 14 safe driving pins to local men, 05/02/1957:4
Middleboro men receive safe driving certificates (p), 05/09/1957:5
Grade crossings discussed at DPW meeting, 10/17/1957:1
Truck collides with Donner at Courtland and South Main St,
03/13/1958:1
Local men earn safety awards, 06/19/1958:8
Ralph Soule new acting Chief Sanitary Engineer for DPW,
01/01/1959:1
Massachusetts Division of Employment Security
Brings suit against Lucy Sisson, 04/23/1959:1
Local office to open extra day, 05/07/1959:1
Sisson case taken under advisement, 05/28/1959:1
Judge rules in favor of Sisson, 07/23/1959:1
Hours reduced locally, 08/06/1959:1
Withdraws appeal in lawsuit against Lucy Sisson, 11/26/1959:1
Massachusetts Highway Department. see Massachusetts Department of
Public Works
Massachusetts National Guard. see National Guard - Middleboro Unit
Massachusetts State Guard
Members of former 11th Co. hold reunion, 10/18/1956:8
Massachusetts State Police
Barracks on Rte 28 complete, 03/24/1955:1
Construction of new barracks ahead of schedule (p), 07/21/1955:1
G&E lays gas lines to new barracks, 10/27/1955:1
New barracks ready for occupancy (p), 02/23/1956:1
G&E lays gas mains to new barracks, 03/01/1956:1
Arthur Quelle, Jr. selected to train at State Police Academy,
04/19/1956:6
Barracks ready to open, 05/10/1956:1
New barracks dedicated, 06/21/1956:1
Massachusetts Widows World War I, Inc.
To establish chapter here, 09/08/1955:8
Massey, Deborah
Surprise party for tot, Cheryl Gates, who lost home to fire,
10/09/1958:1
Massey, "Dusty"
4-H Flying Hooves Club assists with Cancer Crusade (p), 05/01/1958:5
Massey, Mrs Norman
4-H Flying Hooves Club assists with Cancer Crusade, 05/01/1958:5
Massey, Norman
Reservist trains at Fort Devens, 08/07/1958:8
Major trains at Fort Devens, 08/06/1959:11
Massi, Francis E.
Wedding described (p), 01/19/1956:2
Massicote, Emma
Brother dies in Taunton, 08/02/1956:3
Mastera, Mason F.
Drivers unhurt in crash at Everett and Arch St, 06/04/1959:2
Mastera, Melvin
Melvin Mastera & Son granted garbage collection license in Lakeville,
01/26/1956:9
Son born, 07/19/1956:5, 02/13/1958:11
Mastera, Melvin F.
Wedding described, 08/18/1955:9
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Mastera, Melvin F., Jr.
Engaged to Norma I. Wambolt, 04/28/1955:9
Mastera, Norma Wambolt
Son born, 07/19/1956:5, 02/13/1958:11
Masterson, Harold
Engaged to Mary Esther Perkins, 01/02/1958:1
Mastro, Catherine Merrill
Daughter born, 04/04/1957:8
Son born, 08/27/1959:7
Mastro, Donald
Daughter born, 04/04/1957:8
Son born, 08/27/1959:7
Matheson, Barbara Butler
Daughter born, 09/08/1955:4
Matheson, Bruce
Son born, 07/21/1955:10, 04/18/1957:6
Matheson, Bruce H.
Unhurt as car rolls over, 11/06/1958:9
Matheson, Burton H.
Collides with Winthrop driver on West Grove St, 12/27/1956:2
Dies of self-inflicted rifle shot, 12/03/1959:1
Matheson, Carl
Alcoa storm windows and doors (ad), 10/23/1958:2
Matheson, Catherine
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Matheson, Craig
Receives Master of Arts degree from Wesleyan University, CT,
06/13/1957:1
Enrolled in Hillyer College European Travel Course, 07/18/1957:1
Matheson, Harry
Daughter born, 09/08/1955:4
Matheson, Loanne Giles
Son born, 04/18/1957:6
Matheson, Louise C.
Union Street School Grade 1 teacher resigns, 05/09/1957:2
Matheson, Olive
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Matheson, Reginald A.
Named passenger traffic manager of Southern Railway System (p),
11/05/1959:1
Matheson, Richard
Costa, Griffith, and Matheson in Lakeville wreck, 06/16/1955:9
Matheson, Richard B.
Reservist trains in Newport, RI, 03/21/1957:4
Matheson, Rick
Employed at Atwood-Costello, Inc. (p), 10/20/1955:4
Matheson, Roderick
Oak St Couple married 25 years, 02/23/1956:1
Shown operating letterpress at H.L. Thatcher Co. (p), 05/02/1957:10
Matheson, Roderick G.
Past Master of Mayflower Lodge of Masons (p), 06/06/1957:2
Matheson, Sylvia
MHS art students experts in clay modeling (p), 01/27/1955:1
MHS students prepare for art exhibit (p), 06/02/1955:1
Sprains wrist and arm in icy fall, 12/13/1956:8
Matiyosus, Ann R.
Wed to Wesley Morris, 04/12/1956:5
Matrisciano, Antonio
Obituary, 12/01/1955:3
Dies at age 73, 12/01/1955:5
Matrisciano, Carol
Engaged to Lawrence Trinque, 04/25/1957:1
Matrisciano, Carol A.
Files marriage intentions, 08/08/1957:5
Wed to Lawrence R. Trinque, 09/05/1957:5
Matrisicano, Joseph
Guilty of drunkenness, 06/14/1956:14
Matsam
25 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:3
Tenth anniversary (ad), 06/16/1955:6
Named to Planning Board, 09/13/1956:1
Eighth anniversary in Middleboro (ad), 04/25/1957:8
Discount store plans move to old Grants location, 10/24/1957:1
Thronged on opening day, 11/14/1957:1
Matsam continued
Grand opening (ad), 11/14/1957:5
Marks 8th year in Middleboro, 04/17/1958:5
Celebrating 8th anniversary (ad), 04/17/1958:6
Department store marks 1st anniversary (ad), 11/13/1958:6
Opens home supplies department (ad), 06/11/1959:8
Carrying new Apponequet High jackets (ad), 09/24/1959:2
Matteson, Ethel M.
Files marriage intentions, 07/31/1958:6
Wed to Alden D. Wilbur, 08/14/1958:8
Matteson, Milton A.
Local Guard unit organizes first reunion of wartime pals (p),
11/10/1955:12
Matthews, Carrie E.
Petition for administration of estate, 02/19/1959:5
Matthews, Edith E.
Replaces Doris Orr at West Side School, 01/30/1958:1
Matthews, Lawrence R.
Inducted into U.S. Army, 03/08/1956:7
Matthews, Leon D.
Car wrecked on Plympton St curve, 11/19/1959:3
Matthews, Mary L.
Tax collector's notice, 03/07/1957:2
Matthews, Melville
Closes grocery business in South Middleboro, 03/19/1959:3
Matthews, R.C.
Real estate, 13 East Main St (ad), 04/12/1956:4
Matthews, Richmond
Injured while working for H.C. Shaw in Falmouth, 11/05/1959:11
Mattie, Louis
Plymouth Shoe Co. men's softball league winner (p), 08/20/1959:6
Mattie, Louis G.
Mattie children injured in collision with Lunskis on Elm St,
07/21/1955:8
Mattie, Louis J.
Injured in collision with Lunskis on Elm St, 07/21/1955:8
Mattie, Pamela
Injured in collision with Lunskis on Elm St, 07/21/1955:8
Engaged to Leo H. Caron, Jr. (p), 07/31/1958:1
Mattie, Patricia L.
Wed to Robert L. Griswold, 05/05/1955:6
Mattos, Annette Harding
Son born, 02/12/1959:11
Mattos, David
Born to Frank and Annette Harding, 02/12/1959:11
Mattos, Dolores
Accepted at Swain School of Design in New Bedford (p), 04/16/1959:1
Mattos, Francis
Wed to Annette E. Harding, 04/24/1958:7
Mattos, Frank
Son born, 02/12/1959:11
Mattson, Arden Peterson
Son born, 11/17/1955:5, 02/16/1956:10
Daughter born, 08/29/1957:7
Mattson, Mrs Robert
Resides in Boston, 03/31/1955:4
Mattson, Robert
Receives Bachelor's degree from Northeastern University, 06/16/1955:1
Mattson, Robert C.
Couple moves to Middleboro from South Carver, 11/03/1955:8
Mattson, Robert E.
Wed to Arden M. Peterson, 02/24/1955:4
Wedding described, 02/24/1955:10
Son born, 11/17/1955:5, 12/22/1955:12, 02/16/1956:10
Daughter born, 08/29/1957:7
Family moves to Sharon, 11/13/1958:12
Mattson, Robert E., Jr.
Born to Robert E., 12/22/1955:12
Born to Robert E. and Arden Peterson, 02/16/1956:10
Maurice's Snack Bar
Thatcher's Row (ad), 01/06/1955:8
Oil burner flareup causes damage, 12/29/1955:3
Mawhinney, Leroy E.
Skids into pole at East Main St and Star Ave, 02/17/1955:10
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Maxim, Carol Hopkins
Son born, 09/10/1959:9
Maxim, Clarence W.
Bequeaths $25,000 to St. Luke's, 11/12/1959:1
Maxim, Doris Leonard
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
Maxim, Ernest
Thayer twins indicted in superior court on larceny charge, 10/17/1957:1
Maxim, Ernest L.
Local sportsman lands giant tarpon in Florida (p), 03/08/1956:1
Resigns from Selective Service Board, 07/12/1956:1
Bates School Memorial enhanced by evergreens donated by Maxim,
12/06/1956:1
Local anglers land tarpon in Florida (p), 03/21/1957:1
Maxim, Ernest Leighton
Leading town industrialist dies at age 71 (p), 08/15/1957:1
Dies at age 71, 08/15/1957:5
Maxim, Hosea
Marion Rd couple married 25 years, 08/01/1957:1
Son born, 10/22/1959:11
Maxim, Hosea F., Jr.
Takes basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, 02/27/1958:5
Maxim, Hosea Frank, Jr.
Wed to Irene Ora Banta, 10/09/1958:7
Wedding described, 10/16/1958:7
Maxim, Irene Banta
Son born, 10/22/1959:11
Maxim, Leighton L.
Candidate for selectman profiled (p), 01/06/1955:1
Vote Maxim for efficient town government (ad) (p), 01/13/1955:3
Requests recount, 01/20/1955:1
Election recount fails to unseat selectman Anderson, 02/03/1955:1
Maxim, Lincoln
1954-55 MHS basketball team (p), 03/03/1955:1
Enrolls at Curry College, Boston, 10/04/1956:12
Maxim, Nina S.
Executor presents account of estate, 12/15/1955:6
Maxim, Ronald
Son born, 09/10/1959:9
Maxim Motor Co.
Harold Frizzell leaves service department (ad), 02/17/1955:4
Middleboro department's new aerial ladder truck delivered (p),
04/28/1955:1
Discontinues Dodge-Plymouth service department (ad), 05/26/1955:7
1923 pumper still in operation (p), 09/29/1955:1
Bought by Seagrave Corp., 11/17/1955:1
$31,687 aerial ladder truck arrives at Fire Department, 01/19/1956:1
New aerial ladder truck delivered to Fire Department (p), 01/26/1956:1
Crowds view new fire apparatus, 02/02/1956:1
And Seagrave Corp. issue joint statement, 02/09/1956:1
Secretary wanted (ad), 02/09/1956:11
Opening for experienced office clerk (ad), 05/10/1956:7
Donates truck body to local civil defense group, 11/29/1956:1
Gets two-page spread in DuPont Magazine, 03/20/1958:1
Hosts fire officials from 16 cities, 06/19/1958:1
Clerk-typist wanted for sales department (ad), 09/18/1958:8
Builds trucks for the Republic of Korea (p), 10/23/1958:1
Awarded contract for new Lakeville fire truck, 04/23/1959:8
Has greatest peacetime backlog in company history, 05/07/1959:1
Early Combination 2 fire truck (p), 05/21/1959:12
Wanted: girl for typing and general office work (ad), 08/20/1959:11
Wanted: girl for general office work (ad), 09/17/1959:8
Wanted: sheet metal men (ad), 10/01/1959:6
Maxim's Orchards
Wanted: blueberry pickers (ad), 07/21/1955:5
Wanted: apple pickers (ad), 09/08/1955:3
Apples, $1.25 per bushel (ad), 09/22/1955:12
Wanted: blueberry pickers (ad), 07/26/1956:3
Apple pickers wanted (ad), 09/20/1956:8
Wanted: blueberry pickers (ad), 07/11/1957:4
Apple pickers wanted (ad), 08/29/1957:7
MacIntosh apples, $1 per bushel (ad), 09/12/1957:2
Blueberry pickers wanted (ad), 07/24/1958:5
MacIntosh apples (ad), 09/18/1958:11
Maxim's Orchards continued
Apple harvest in full swing (p), 10/02/1958:1
Blueberry pickers wanted (ad), 07/16/1959:5
Four youths apprehended in orchard, arraigned for attempted larceny,
10/01/1959:1
Lemmo and Ulich each fined $75, 10/08/1959:12
Maxwell, Bruce
Engaged to Regina Ruszczsyk (p), 10/16/1958:1
Daughter born, 11/12/1959:11
Maxwell, Isaac Edward
Dies at age 59, 07/31/1958:6
Obituary, 07/31/1958:6
Maxwell, Myrtle Sarah
Obituary, 10/31/1957:9
Maxwell, Ralph Waldo
Dies at age 59, 07/02/1959:5
Obituary, 07/02/1959:9
Maxwell, Regina Ruscyayk
Daughter born, 11/12/1959:11
Maxwell, Stanley G.
Replaces Jesse at Bates School, 08/02/1956:1
Maxwell, William
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
May, Warren F.
Husband of Julia Morrison dies at age 53, 08/18/1955:4
Obituary, 08/18/1955:8
Mayall, Jabez
LeBaron Ave man celebrates 95th birthday, 11/08/1956:1
Obituary, 11/21/1957:5
Dies at age 96, 11/21/1957:6
Mayflower Elementary School
Crow endorses school cafeteria, 12/05/1957:7
Crow killed in wave of vandalism, 12/12/1957:1
Sawicki submits annual report, 02/06/1958:6
Spelling bee to stage comeback, 04/09/1959:1
Spelling bee proves popular, 04/16/1959:1
Memorial service for William Long held at Mayflower Elementary (p),
06/18/1959:6
Mayflower Elementary School - Facilities
Voters approve building of 12-room elementary school building,
06/09/1955:1
New elementary school to be L-shaped, 07/21/1955:1
Committee accepts enlarged floor plans for school on Mayflower Ave,
08/04/1955:1
Plans submitted for new elementary school, 09/01/1955:1
Revised plans for elementary school submitted, 09/08/1955:1
State approves $240,000 loan for elementary school on Mayflower Ave,
11/24/1955:1
Construction bid request for elementary school (ad), 12/15/1955:2
Working plans for new elementary school approved, 01/12/1956:1
G&E extends power to new school, 05/03/1956:1
Gas pipe laid to new school, 10/11/1956:1
Request for bids to furnish new elementary school (ad), 02/21/1957:9
New furniture purchased, 03/28/1957:6
Now grading and paving at new school, 03/28/1957:7
School Committee authorizes purchases, 04/18/1957:8
Grounds nearly finished, 05/09/1957:1
Pianos needed, 05/09/1957:5
Article added to town meeting warrant, 06/06/1957:1
School Board prepares request for $25,000 in appropriations,
06/20/1957:1
Voters approve additional funds, 06/27/1957:1
Requests bids for school furniture (ad), 06/27/1957:7
Board awards furniture contract, 07/25/1957:9
School Committee accepts cafeteria equipment bid, 08/01/1957:1
Furniture purchases authorized, 10/17/1957:9
Public inspects new school (p), 12/05/1957:1
Mayflower Elementary School - Faculty and Staff
Carol Chaplain to head junior practical arts class, 12/13/1956:12
Edward Sawicki appointed supervising principal for southeastern
Middleboro school district, 12/20/1956:1
Mrs Norman Quindley appointed head cook; Ernest Bigelow appointed
head custodian, 08/22/1957:5
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Mayflower Elementary School - Faculty and Staff continued
Chaplain new teacher; Sawicki new principal; Bigelow head custodian,
09/19/1957:2
Ethel Manwaring takes full-time teaching post, 04/24/1958:1
Third grade teacher Ethel Manwaring transfers to School Street School,
06/12/1958:8
Mary Maples new teacher, 03/26/1959:1
Frank Roderick new Grade 6 teacher, 07/30/1959:1
Staff and faculty list for 1959-60 school year, 09/03/1959:12
Mayhew, Charles
Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas co-sponsor minstrel show (p),
12/06/1956:8
Mayhew, Charles H.K.
Dies at age 73, 05/02/1957:7
Obituary, 05/02/1957:13
Petition for administration of estate, 06/06/1957:11
Maynard, Constance
Staff nurse at U.S. Veterans Admin Hospital in Jamaica Plain,
04/19/1956:6
Resides in Brookline, 07/11/1957:7
Maynard, Mrs Ernest
Alumnus of Framingham Teachers' College, 06/07/1956:7
Maynard, Mrs Thomas
MHS Class of 1940 holds 15th reunion (p), 10/06/1955:1
Maynard, Sally Alden
Son born, 10/24/1957:5
Maynard, Thomas
MHS Class of 1940 holds 15th reunion (p), 10/06/1955:1
Maynard, Wilfred
Son born, 10/24/1957:5
Mayo, Phyllis
Files marriage intentions, 06/16/1955:6
Wed to Joseph Fasulo, 06/23/1955:6
Mazzaleni, Leona Wilbur
Son born, 07/26/1956:5
Mazzaleni, Peter
Son born, 07/26/1956:5
Mazzoleni, Leona Wilbur
Son born, 07/10/1958:5
Mazzoleni, Peter
Son born, 07/10/1958:5
McAllister, Arthur
Couple sells School St home to Robert Howes, moves to Hiltz Ave,
09/27/1956:7
McBane, Elinor O'Dell
Son born, 06/07/1956:5
McBane, Elinor Odell
Daughter born, 07/14/1955:4
McBane, Jacalene Ann
Begins nursing career at New England Deaconess Hospital,
01/27/1955:8
Capped at NE Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing, 07/28/1955:1
McBane, Marlene G.
Files marriage intentions, 06/05/1958:11
Wed to Michael J. Lupuhovsky, 06/12/1958:7
McBane, William
Daughter born, 07/14/1955:4
McBane, William J., Jr.
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 08/09/1956:3
Receives B.S. degree from UMass (p), 06/05/1958:1
McBane, William, Jr.
Son born, 06/07/1956:5
McCabe, Martha H.
Engaged to Raymond F. Connolly (p), 01/23/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 06/26/1958:7
Wed to Raymond F. Connolly, 07/03/1958:9
McCabe, Martha Helen
Married in Brockton (p), 07/03/1958:4
McCaig, Bruce
Family moves to Alameda, CA, 07/30/1959:4
McCaig, Marion M.
Notice of unpaid taxes, 03/10/1955:9
McCallum, Barbara A.
Engaged to John A. Munroe (p), 01/09/1958:1
Files marriage intentions, 05/29/1958:9
Wed to John A. Munroe, 06/05/1958:11
Wedding described, 06/05/1958:14
McCallum, Howard
Daughter born, 11/29/1956:5(7)
McCallum, Howard S.
Engaged to Lulu Mae Curtiss (p), 02/09/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 04/12/1956:5
Wed to Lulu M. Curtis, 04/19/1956:7
Son born, 01/01/1959:5
McCallum, Linda
Woolworth clerks dress up for Crazy Days promotion (p), 09/03/1959:1
Engaged to Glenn J. Bigelow (p), 09/17/1959:1
McCallum, Lulu Curtiss
Daughter born, 11/29/1956:5(7)
McCallum, Lulu Mae Curtiss
Son born, 01/01/1959:5
McCann, Eddie. see Eddie's Cities Service
McCann, Edward E.
For selectman (ad) (p), 01/15/1959:2
Profile of candidate for selectman (p), 01/15/1959:6
Expresses thanks to voters (ad), 01/22/1959:7
Special election to fill vacant selectman's seat (p), 04/09/1959:1
McCann, M. Patricia
Wedding described, 09/13/1956:5
McCann, Mary P.
Files marriage intentions, 08/30/1956:6
Wed to Peter O. Becker, 09/13/1956:5
McCarrick, Henry
Son born, 08/30/1956:6
McCarrick, Henry J.
Receives associate's degree from Northeastern University,
06/16/1955:12
Graduates from Northeastern University, 06/20/1957:1
McCarrick, Mary DiFiore
Son born, 08/30/1956:6
McCarron, Irene
Employed at The Pioneer (p), 08/06/1959:10
McCarthy, Ann
Graduates from Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, 09/22/1955:1
Passes state exams, now register nurse, 12/29/1955:8
Engaged to William M. MacArthur (p), 08/13/1959:1
Engaged to William MacArthur, 10/01/1959:4
Wedding described (p), 11/05/1959:5
Wed to William MacArthur, 11/05/1959:11
McCarthy, Anne
Attends Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, 05/19/1955:5
Outpatient supervisor at Brockton Hospital, 07/24/1958:5
McCarthy, Dan
Local baseball team from 1905 (p), 09/24/1959:12
McCarthy, Daniel F.
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
McCarthy, James
Members of Improved Order of Red Men pictured at Lakeside Park
about 50 years ago (p), 06/11/1959:12
McCarthy, J.F.
Daughter born, 10/03/1957:8
McCarthy, Joan Peterson
Daughter born, 07/31/1958:6
McCarthy, John
Captain transfers from Greece to Fort Sill, OK, 07/24/1958:5
McCarthy, John F.
Leaving for Greece to establish Airborne School for Greek Army,
05/19/1955:4
Son born, 07/21/1955:4
McCarthy, John J.
Obituary, 10/09/1958:5
Dies at age 74, 10/09/1958:7
Petition for administration of estate, 10/30/1958:4
Files marriage intentions, 08/06/1959:7
Wed to Lucretia Swift Chipman, 09/03/1959:11
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McCarthy, Joseph F.
Three Knights bartender Louis Bonaparte cleared in assault case,
11/27/1958:2
McCarthy, Patty Daniels
Son born, 07/21/1955:4
McCarthy, Paul
Employed at Bolan's Jenney Service (p), 05/17/1956:10
Files marriage intentions, 06/28/1956:3
McCarthy, Paul Thomas
Daughter born, 07/31/1958:6
McCarthy, Ralph
MHS 1912 baseball team that beat Brockton in no-hit, no-run game (p),
07/10/1958:10
Local baseball team from 1905 (p), 09/24/1959:12
McCarthy, William
$25,000 fire levels McCarthy's barn, herd safe (p), 08/13/1959:1
McCarthy, William D.
Files marriage intentions, 09/18/1958:11
McCausland, Francis
Stubborn blaze damages ceilings in McCausland's Walnut St cottage,
03/17/1955:1
McClellan, Elizabeth Boucher
Elm St couple married 25 years, 08/21/1958:5
McClellan, George
Elm St couple married 25 years, 08/21/1958:5
McCluskey, James F.
Former postmaster and prominent Elk dies, 01/20/1955:1
Dies at age 73, 01/20/1955:7
McCluskey, Philip
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
McClusky, James F.
MHS graduating class of 1899 (p), 11/20/1958:8
McClusky, Philip
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
McComiskey, Foster
Takes Marion Golf Club cup, 10/04/1956:2
McComiskey, Jo Anne
New secretary in Principal Kunces' office, 08/30/1956:1
McComiskey, Mrs Foster
Among winners at Pocasset Golf Club tourney, 08/28/1958:1
McConahy, LaVonne Clare
Wedding described (p), 09/20/1956:12
McConohy, LaVonne
Engaged to Louis Falconieri, 07/26/1956:1
McCormack, Judith A.
Wed to Donald E. Mitchell, 07/03/1958:9
McCormack, Thomas
Middleboro Band pictured on Nickerson St about 1905 (ad),
08/28/1958:12
McCormick, Evelyn E.
Tax collector's notice, 10/25/1956:6
McCormick, William L.
Tax collector's notice, 10/25/1956:6
McCracken, Alice Colvin
Daughter born, 07/05/1956:5, 01/09/1958:8
McCracken, George E.
Daughter born, 07/05/1956:5
McCracken, George E., Jr.
Daughter born, 01/09/1958:8
McCracken, Irene Marie
Born to George E. and Alice Colvin, 07/05/1956:5
McCrillis, Charles
Couple returns from honeymoon (p), 11/10/1955:6
Son born, 08/16/1956:5
Daughter born, 06/11/1959:11
McCrillis, Charles H.
Engaged to Nancy Longworth, 09/15/1955:9
Wedding described, 10/20/1955:8
McCrillis, Clifton
Employed at Post Office, 08/18/1955:2
Mail carrier receives safe driver award (p), 08/25/1955:1
McCrillis, Clifton A.
Meets with veterans of 14th Engineers from WW I, 06/30/1955:2
Oak St couple married 25 years, 05/10/1956:1
McCrillis, Clifton A. continued
Chief of Police presents safe driving awards to postal drivers (p),
12/06/1956:1
Post Office drivers earn safety awards (p), 09/25/1958:1
McCrillis, Diana Mae
Infant daughter of Walter C. and Nancy Dahlquist dies, 09/12/1957:7
McCrillis, Diane Mae
Born to Walter C. and Nancy Dahlquist, 08/15/1957:5
McCrillis, Doris Perry
Post-nuptial shower held, 08/06/1959:5
McCrillis, George
Takes training at Camp Drum, NY, 08/18/1955:9
Graduates with Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from
UMass (p), 05/31/1956:3
Takes post with United Aircraft in East Hartford, CT, 06/14/1956:6
Aviation cadet returns to Reese AFB, TX, 01/02/1958:3
Lieutenant's new posting in Nevada, 04/24/1958:8
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant with 68th Bomber Squadron, 11/19/1959:12
McCrillis, George R.
Starts training as Air Force pilot at Lackland AFB, TX, 11/29/1956:5
Graduates from pre-flight school, 03/14/1957:7
Aviation cadet wins honors, 07/18/1957:1
Completes primary pilot training at Hondo Air Base, TX, 09/26/1957:3
Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant (p), 04/10/1958:1
Lieutenant with 67th Bomb Squadron at Chennault AFB, LA,
04/16/1959:7
Engaged to Lorraine Leger (p), 06/11/1959:12
McCrillis, John
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
McCrillis, Lorily
Born to Walter C. and Nancy Dahlquist, 10/15/1959:7
McCrillis, Nancy Dahlquist
Attends MacMurray College, IL, 08/18/1955:9
Daughter born, 08/02/1956:3, 08/15/1957:5, 10/15/1959:7
McCrillis, Nancy Longworth
Son born, 08/16/1956:5
Daughter born, 06/11/1959:11
McCrillis, Robert
Boys' State participant sponsored by American Legion (p),
06/07/1956:1
McCrillis, Robert C.
Enrolls at New Bedford Institute of Technology, 09/12/1957:7
Local Demolay chapter holds installation (p), 03/06/1958:6
McCrillis, Walter
Stationed at Malden AFB, MO, 08/18/1955:9
Receives silver wings as jet fighter pilot, 08/23/1956:4
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant, 01/24/1957:1
Lieutenant is F-89 pilot at Bunker Hill AFB, IN, 04/17/1958:13
Lieutenant scheduled for 3-year tour in Fairbanks, AK, 05/21/1959:8
McCrillis, Walter C.
Attends West Point, 03/24/1955:2
Engaged to Nancy M. Dahlquist (p), 04/21/1955:1
To be commissioned 2nd Lieutenant at West Point commencement (p),
06/02/1955:1
Engaged to Nancy Dahlquist, 06/30/1955:2
Wedding described, 07/14/1955:6
Lieutenant completes primary flight training, 03/15/1956:12
Daughter born, 08/02/1956:3
Completes Air Force Survival School in Nevada, 04/25/1957:7
Daughter born, 08/15/1957:5, 10/15/1959:7
McCubbin, Mrs William
Resides in New York, 08/29/1957:13
McCuddy, Fred
Kisses Blarney Stone at East Bridgewater Winter Carnival,
02/03/1955:1
Lions Club presents white cane to Edna Jefferson (p), 05/31/1956:1
Takes second in Cape Cod Indian Summer Pro Amateur Golf
Tournament, 09/27/1956:10
Wins guest honors at New Haven golf course, 09/18/1958:3
McCulloch, Arlene Egger
Wedding described, 09/17/1959:4
McCulloch, Beth
Central Baptist Junior Choir (p), 03/15/1956:1
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McCulloch, Bonnie
Freshman at Fisher Junior College, 09/19/1957:1
Graduates from Fisher Junior College (p), 06/04/1959:1
McCulloch, John D.
Completes basic training at Cape May, NJ (p), 10/22/1959:8
McCulloch, Joseph
President of William Egger Co. (p), 01/13/1955:6
Fined $40 for drunkenness and drunk driving, 08/11/1955:9
McCulloch, Joseph R.
Affiliated with new 3-M's Drive-In, 06/09/1955:12
Moves to Whittier, CA, 10/13/1955:3
McCullough, William F., Jr.
Gets suspended sentence on charge of committing unnatural acts,
02/13/1958:6
McCullum, Linda
MHS Twirlers colorful at holiday football game (p), 12/04/1958:1
McDavitt, Mildred Brackett
Obituary, 06/25/1959:1
Wife of Thomas dies at age 59, 06/25/1959:11
McDermott, Gail Frances
Wed to Ralph Winston Hupfer, 09/20/1956:11
McDonald, Arlene
Roland McDonald denies charge of non-support, 05/28/1959:6
McDonald, Daniel M.
Arrested for auto violations and drunkenness, attempts suicide,
12/17/1959:1
McDonald, "Dapper"
Former MHS star plays with Camp Lejune, NC basketball team,
02/03/1955:1
U.S. Marine hoopster pays tribute to Al Farley, 03/03/1955:1
Bates basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1
McDonald, Dick
Scores 55 points in three Mitchell Club weekend tilts, 02/16/1956:12
McDonald, E. Richard
New social studies teacher and athletic director (p), 06/09/1955:1
Decides to stay on as teacher/coach at Bates, 02/09/1956:1
Junior High teacher replaced by John Livingstone, 07/12/1956:1
Engaged to Mary Dockery, 02/07/1957:7
Engaged to Catherine M. Dockery, 02/14/1957:1
McDonald, Everett
Discharged from U.S. Marine Corps, 09/08/1955:7
McDonald, Everett R.
Notice of tax taking, 12/03/1959:2
McDonald, Everett Richard
Wedding described, 06/06/1957:4
McDonald, Frederick Charles
Attleboro man dies at age 80, 01/22/1959:11
Obituary, 01/22/1959:11
McDonald, Helen M.
Petitions to confirm title to land, 02/17/1955:9
McDonald, Henry
Purchases five registered Ayrshires, 09/26/1957:7
McDonald, John
Tapped for Silver M Society, 02/17/1955:1
Series of break-ins at Logg Kabin Grill get little justice in courts (l),
01/23/1958:1
Reporter responds to letter concerning legal system here, 02/06/1958:1
Pond a popular skating spot (p), 02/05/1959:1
Named to work for Youth Council, 02/12/1959:1
McDonald, John C.
Petitions to confirm title to land, 02/17/1955:9
Elks cited for recreational activities (p), 06/21/1956:11
Elks donate $100 to Lakeville Junior Police Patrol (p), 05/09/1957:1
Chosen to participate in Boys' State, 06/06/1957:1
Seeks support for new youth group (l), 02/12/1959:1
Requests seal coat be applied to Homestead Rd, 06/25/1959:1
McDonald, John C., Jr.
Thomas Williams injures neck when car struck from rear, 07/19/1956:6
Receives scholarship from Northeastern University, 08/07/1958:9
Attends Northeastern University with brother Lawrence, 01/29/1959:2
McDonald, John N.
Dies at age 64, 05/22/1958:7
Obituary, 05/22/1958:8
McDonald, Johnny
Praise for McDonald and new skating pond (l), 01/22/1959:6
McDonald, Kathleen Christine
Wedding described, 07/02/1959:2
McDonald, Larry
1954-55 MHS basketball team (p), 03/03/1955:1
Basketball team tops Industrial League (p), 03/27/1958:6
McDonald, Lawrence
Attends Northeastern University, 01/05/1956:2
Engaged to Pauline Boileau, 11/21/1957:1
Wedding described (p), 05/22/1958:2
Wed to Pauline Ann Boileau, 05/22/1958:7
McDonald, Lawrence A.
Attends Northeastern University with brother John, 01/29/1959:2
Named to newspaper staff at Northeastern, 03/26/1959:9
McDonald, Mary J.
Notice of tax taking, 12/03/1959:2
McDonald, Richard
Former resident surprised when receives absentee ballot, 12/06/1956:8
Son born, 07/30/1959:3
McDonald, Roland M.
Enters nolo plea on drunkenness charge, 08/21/1958:7
McDonald, Roland W.
Denies charge of non-support, 05/28/1959:6
Denies charges of drunkenness, disturbing the peace, and assault and
battery brought by wife Arlene, 07/23/1959:1
Withdraws appeal, fine revoked for illegally attached plates,
11/12/1959:5
McDonald Kathleen
MHS seniors to present Take It Away! (p), 03/05/1959:1
McDowell, Gertrude Frances White
Son born, 12/12/1957:3
McDowell, Herbert
Four local Masonic Lodge members honored for service (p),
03/12/1959:1
McDowell, William
Resides in Maynard, 06/30/1955:9
McDowell, William Edward
Son born, 12/12/1957:3
McFadden, Mary Louise
Engaged to Nathan A. Howes, 07/26/1956:1
McFarlin, Anne
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
McFarlin, Elmer Bartlett
East Taunton man dies at age 73, 07/10/1958:5
Obituary, 07/10/1958:7
McFarlin, Isadore L.
Widow of Jason dies at age 98, 01/20/1955:7
Obituary, 01/20/1955:12
McFarlin, Myra J.
Petition for license to sell real estate, 01/27/1955:9
McFarlin, Sampson
Anent our "state's rights" (l), 06/02/1955:2
Advises delay in action on fluoridation (l), 12/08/1955:2
Cataracts and fluoridation (l), 01/05/1956:7
McFarlin and Roberts collide at Everett and Arch St, 11/15/1956:13
Says weather claims are false (l), 01/31/1957:8
Protect the herring (l), 04/25/1957:7
Dies at age 80, 01/02/1958:5
Obituary, 01/02/1958:7
Petition for probate of will, 01/23/1958:2
McFarlin, William S.
Obituary, 06/19/1958:8
Dies at age 47, 06/19/1958:11
McGee, Bernard W.
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
McGee, James J.
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
McGee, Kathleen
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
McGillis, Nellie A.
Widow of Daniel R. dies at age 82, 09/05/1957:5
Obituary, 09/05/1957:11
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McGowan, Norman
Vincent Sullivan replaces McGowan at West Side School, 06/21/1956:1
McGowan, Norman F.
Profile of new West Side School teacher, 06/14/1956:1
McGrady, Mrs Joseph
Manager of Polly Pine Chicken House, 01/27/1955:5
McGrath, Dennis
Earns Catholic Scout award (p), 10/29/1959:1
McGreal, Margaret
Engaged to Thomas C. Crockett (p), 06/04/1959:1
Wedding described (p), 09/24/1959:8
McGuiness, Julia E.
Wife of John H. dies at age 83, 12/01/1955:5
Obituary, 12/01/1955:7
McGuinness, John H.
Obituary, 10/02/1958:4
Dies at age 84, 10/02/1958:11
Petition for probate of will, 10/30/1958:5
McGuire, Jack
Trophy-winning float in annual Precinct Country Fair (p), 07/23/1959:5
McGuire, John
Daughter born, 08/25/1955:4, 09/13/1956:5
McGuire, Lenora Dyer
Daughter born, 09/13/1956:5
McGuire, Lenore Dyer
Daughter born, 08/25/1955:4
McGunagle, Dennis
New MHS student introduced, 09/26/1957:2
McGunagle, Dennis M.
Accepted at Bay State Airlines School in Boston (p), 05/21/1959:1
McHale, T.J.
Small camp and building for sale on Wareham St (ad), 05/03/1956:6
McHugh, Mrs Francis
One hundred forty members of Mitchell family gather for reunion (p),
07/02/1959:9
McIlroy, Albert D.C.
New pastor at First Congregational Church (p), 10/02/1958:1
McIlvana, Sarah Harris Colman
Obituary, 05/09/1957:5
Dies at age 76, 05/09/1957:7
McInnes, John
Son born, 07/28/1955:5
Daughter born, 08/15/1957:5
McInnes, Marian Caswell
Son born, 07/28/1955:5
McInnes, Marion Caswell
Daughter born, 08/15/1957:5
McInnes, Sharlyn Eileen
North Middleboro infant christened, 09/26/1957:5
McInness, Jerelyn
Rural schoolhouse reveals close student-teacher relationship (p),
11/26/1959:1
McInnis, John
Son born, 07/28/1955:8
McInnis, John Michael
Infant son of John baptized at Sacred Heart Church, 09/22/1955:12
McIntire, Martin J.
Petition for administration of estate, 03/15/1956:7
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 06/27/1957:11
McIntire, Walter
Petition for probate of will, 05/24/1956:4
McIntosh, Eunice B.
Petition for probate of will, 11/21/1957:6
McIntosh, John
Dies in New Brunswick, 01/22/1959:3
McIntosh, Mabel F.
Protests result in widening of Dead Man's Curve, 09/13/1956:1
McIntyre, Roberta C.
Wed to James L. Hollis, 11/19/1959:11
McIver, Thelma
Eagles Auxiliary degree team officers (p), 04/19/1956:11
McKee, Dorothy Archibald
Daughter born, 11/22/1956:5, 12/05/1957:5
McKee, Floyd
Loses grain shed and machinery to fire at poultry farm, 09/08/1955:1
McKee, Marion
Engaged to David MacNayr, 03/10/1955:3
McKee, Wilbur
Wed to Dorothy Archibald, 04/05/1956:5
Daughter born, 11/22/1956:5
Baptized at Central Baptist, 01/15/1959:7
McKee, Wilbur Joseph
Daughter born, 12/05/1957:5
McKeen, Joan
Files marriage intentions, 08/23/1956:8
Wed to Eugene M. Shurtleff, Jr., 09/13/1956:5
McKee's Poultry Farm
Engine six saves burning building, 08/09/1956:3
McKenna, Edward F.
Completes course in electronic weapons (p), 08/11/1955:1
McKenna, Ellen
Junior High music teacher resigns, 07/25/1957:6
McKenna, Mary-Ellen
Replaces Joan McNeil as music teacher, 08/04/1955:1
McKeown, Billy
Local baseball team from 1905 (p), 09/24/1959:12
McKissick, Juanita Addington
Son born, 06/23/1955:6
McKissick, Karey
Son born, 06/23/1955:6
McLaughlin, Jack
To graduate from Florida high school (p), 05/17/1956:1
McLaughlin, Kathy
"Little Bonnet" urges support of Salvation Army campaign (p),
01/20/1955:8
McLaughlin, Olive
Five-month-old Ronald Brule wins W.T. Grant baby contest (p),
08/20/1959:1
McLaughlin, Sylvia
Attends Burdett College, 02/28/1957:4
McLaughlin, Sylvia J.
Graduates from Burdett College, 06/13/1957:1
McLaughlin, William
To answer tax questions in new Gazette column, 02/10/1955:1
McLean, Betty J. Caswell
Returns from five months in Spain, 05/22/1958:11
McLean, Daniel
Eunice Zion hurt in crash on Old Center St, 10/20/1955:5
McLean, Donald
Wright and McLean injured as truck hits tree on Plympton St,
10/30/1958:2
McLean, Doug
Playground staffers disband at end of successful season (p),
09/04/1958:1
McLean, Douglas
Appointed life guard by Park Department, 05/23/1957:1
McLean brothers poised for try at New England championships (p),
08/07/1958:1
McLean, Douglas S.
Enrolls at Vermont Academy, 09/27/1956:7
Graduates from Vermont Academy (p), 06/11/1959:1
McLean, Grant
Over the hurdles in 1,000-point playground contest (p), 08/04/1955:4
Gets perfect score in playground Olympics, 08/30/1956:1
Winner of Olympic events (p), 08/29/1957:4
McLean brothers poised for try at New England championships (p),
08/07/1958:1
Misses honors by a fraction of a second, 08/14/1958:1
One of top "men" in Central Playground 1,000 Point Contest (p),
09/04/1958:1
McLean, Norman C.
Charged with drunk driving and driving without license, 08/21/1958:7
Fined $10 for driving without a license, 09/11/1958:9
McLean, Roderick
New York City man dies at age 79, 12/01/1955:5
Obituary, 12/01/1955:7
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McLean, Sterling A.
Reunites with former schoolmate Michael Gaspar, 04/16/1959:7
Community stunned by sudden death (p), 05/21/1959:1
Tribute to Dr McLean (l) (Kenneth I. Wood), 05/21/1959:6
Dies at age 50, 05/21/1959:11
A Tribute, Dr. Sterling A. McLean (poem by Mildred Sinnott),
05/21/1959:11
Memorial service held at St. Luke's, 05/28/1959:5
In Memoriam, 05/28/1959:11
Petition for probate of will, 06/04/1959:7
McLean, Stewart
Trophies awarded to playground 1,000-point winners (p), 08/08/1957:1
McLean brothers poised for try at New England championships (p),
08/07/1958:1
McLean, Stuart
Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),
02/05/1959:5
Winners of first annual YMCA Sunday School Basketball League (p),
04/23/1959:1
McLean, Vincent James
Wedding described, 05/23/1957:9
McLean, Wallace
Winner in playground 1,000 Point Contest (p), 07/07/1955:1
Leads first half of season Little League batting stats (t), 07/11/1957:1
McLellan, Carol Gilbert
Son born, 06/30/1955:5
McLellan, Randall
Son born, 06/30/1955:5
McLeod, Don
The Little Theatre Group practices three one-act plays (p),
06/19/1958:12
McLeod, George
Honored by railroad for 30+ years of service, 10/06/1955:1
McLeod, George C.
Family resides in Tucson, AZ, 03/10/1955:2
Named sports editor of Tucson newspaper (p), 02/02/1956:1
Wins award for sports column (p), 03/12/1959:1
McLeod, Mrs Kenneth
Dies in Nova Scotia, 06/02/1955:9
McLure, Alexander
North Carver man dies at age 67, 06/06/1957:7
McLure, Alexander Colin
Obituary, 06/06/1957:5
McMahon, Bill
Nemasket Club baseball team circa 1921 (p), 08/06/1959:12
McMahon, Edward J.
Seaman serves on board USS Forrestal, 04/25/1957:4
McMahon, James
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
McMahon, Joan Boudrot
Daughter born, 12/03/1959:5
McMahon, Patrick
Electrical plant conversion will provide more power (p), 12/13/1956:1
McMahon, William
Concession trailer aids Legion program (p), 10/31/1957:13
McMahon, William, Jr.
Daughter born, 12/03/1959:5
McMahon, William, Sr.
Arch St couple married 35 years, 11/28/1957:1
McManus, Albert
Son born, 06/07/1956:5
Mitchell Club champions of the Cape Cod League (p), 03/05/1959:4
McManus, Albert H.
Applies for license to transport junk, 05/24/1956:1
Selectmen refuse license, 05/24/1956:1
Lacerates shoulder and ear in wreck on Rte 28, 04/18/1957:2
Found innocent on three counts, 05/02/1957:13
Pleads not guilty to charges of drunkenness and drunk and reckless
driving, 03/26/1959:3
Acquitted on three counts, 04/02/1959:2
McManus, Albert H., Jr.
Assigned to USS Forrestal (p), 06/28/1956:1
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class serves on board USS Forrestal,
12/18/1958:13
McManus, Albert Henry
Trains with Navy at Bainbridge, MD (p), 05/03/1956:1
McManus, Albert, Jr.
Daughter born, 09/04/1958:5
McManus, Albert V., Jr.
Mail carrier receives safe driver award, 08/25/1955:1
Chief of Police presents safe driving awards to postal drivers (p),
12/06/1956:1
McManus, Clara Jacintho
Wife of Albert V. dies at age 51, 11/13/1958:11
Obituary, 11/13/1958:12
McManus, Clara R.
Petition for administration of estate, 01/01/1959:7
McManus, Constance Smith
Son born, 12/15/1955:14
McManus, David Allen
Born to Eugene, 12/22/1955:6
McManus, Edward
High school baseball squad from 1910 (p), 10/03/1957:12
McManus, Elizabeth MacNeill
Son born, 04/11/1957:8
McManus, Eugene
Son born, 12/15/1955:14, 12/22/1955:6
Trulson, Wood, McManus, and Bigelow start new Rainbow Taxi
service, 01/05/1956:2
McManus, Everett
MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1
McManus, Gene
Linoleum and tile (ad), 01/06/1955:8
McManus, Gertrude Z.
Former resident dies in Arlington, MA, 11/19/1959:1
McManus, James
Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6
McManus, John E.
Second Lieutenant transfers from Keesler Air Base, MS to
Albuquerque, NM, 01/06/1955:7
Stationed for additional three years at Scullthorpe, England,
12/05/1957:4
Engaged to Pamela Lansbury, 08/14/1958:10
Wedding described, 11/27/1958:8
Lieutenant stationed at Plattsburg, NY, 06/04/1959:7
McManus, John E., Jr.
Lieutenant tours Europe in VW (p), 05/24/1956:1
Engaged to Pamela Lansbury, 05/22/1958:4
McManus, Marilyn Ann
Wedding described, 10/03/1957:4
McManus, Robert
Son born, 04/11/1957:8
McManus, Robert F.
Files marriage intentions, 07/12/1956:7
Wedding described, 07/26/1956:2
McManus, Roberta M.
Files marriage intentions, 06/26/1958:7
Wed to Ralph E. Meack, Jr., 07/10/1958:5
McManus, Sylvia Caswell
Son born, 06/07/1956:5
Daughter born, 09/04/1958:5
McMillan, Caroline C.
Widow of William D. dies at age 70, 07/19/1956:5
Obituary, 07/19/1956:10
Petition for probate of will, 08/02/1956:7, 12/05/1957:5
McMorrow, Leo
Public auction (ad), 08/23/1956:2
McMullen, Edward
Son born, 09/20/1956:5
McMullen, Edward C.
Files marriage intentions, 02/21/1957:7
McMullen, Jean Hollis
Son born, 09/20/1956:5
McNally, Milo
Dies at age 64, 07/11/1957:5
Obituary, 07/11/1957:10
McNearney, Daniel F. see Daniel F. McNearney Insurance Agency
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McNearney, Mary Lou
Frazier swerves to avoid oncoming vehicle, hits McNearney's parked
car, 11/15/1956:13
Cast member of senior class play (p), 03/20/1958:1
Twenty-eight receive diplomas at CYO graduation (p), 06/05/1958:1
Freshman at Becker Junior College, 11/06/1958:14
McNeece, Arabella
Retires from Shaw Home for Aged, 11/05/1959:1
McNeice, Marsha
Interviews Mrs Stanley Kruszyna about her time as teacher in Brazil
(p), 10/15/1959:1
Models Eleanor's Dress Shop winter fashions (p), 11/12/1959:10
McNeice, Yvonne
Silver M Society inducts nine students (p), 12/17/1959:1
McNeice, Yvonne Michele
Engaged to Alan R. Lindsay (p), 12/31/1959:1
McNeil, James. see James McNeil Co.
McNeil, Joan
Music teacher resigns to teach in Newton public schools, 08/04/1955:1
McNeil, Nelle Candler
Daughter born, 05/19/1955:4, 10/25/1956:7
Son born, 06/26/1958:7
McNeil, Walter
School Committee honors retiring member George Shurtleff, Jr. (p),
01/27/1955:1
Son born, 06/26/1958:7
McNeil, Walter J.D.
Daughter born, 05/19/1955:4
Major in Officers Reserve, 08/23/1956:3
Daughter born, 10/25/1956:7
Gazette prints biographies of local candidates, 12/27/1956:1
Past Master of Mayflower Lodge of Masons (p), 06/06/1957:2
Leaves for U.S. Army Reserve training, 07/17/1958:4
Selectman explains election query, 12/10/1959:1
McNeil's. see James McNeil Co.
McPherson, Archibald C.
Pleads guilty to drunkenness, 12/04/1958:1
McQuade, Ralph J.
Appointed sales manager for new Leopold Morse Downtown Shop for
Men in Boston (p), 12/18/1958:8
McQuade's Clothes Shop
Quality gifts for father (ad), 06/09/1955:5
McQuiggan, Catherine
Sears catalog store offers speedy service (p), 10/01/1959:14
McSorley, Robert
Engaged to Frances C. Goodrich, 04/02/1959:6
McSorley, Robert James
Wedding described, 06/11/1959:5
Meack, Alice I.
Injured in Wareham St crash, 02/27/1958:5
Meack, Arthur, Jr.
Files marriage intentions, 09/20/1956:5
Wed to Jane C. Libby, 09/27/1956:3
Wedding described, 10/25/1956:7
Daughter born, 10/10/1957:8
Son born, 10/02/1958:11
Meack, Arthur M.
Charged with stealing chickens from N. Merrill Sampson,
05/24/1956:15
Meack, Arthur M., Jr.
Gets one-month suspended sentence, 06/21/1956:8
Ordered to pay support for wife and two children, 04/10/1958:12
Meack, Betty-Lou
Files marriage intentions, 02/21/1957:7
Wed to Philip G. Sisson, Jr., 02/28/1957:8
Meack, Jane Davis
Daughter born, 10/25/1956:7, 10/10/1957:8
Son born, 10/02/1958:11
Meack, Ralph E., Jr.
Fined on two traffic counts, 05/16/1957:9
Files marriage intentions, 06/26/1958:7
Wed to Roberta M. McManus, 07/10/1958:5
Meack, Robert
Son born, 07/23/1959:8
Meack, Roberta McManus
Son born, 07/23/1959:8
Meadow View Nursing Home
Mrs Ora DeJesus, 18 Crooked La, Lakeville (ad), 10/23/1958:6
Meadowbrook Drive-In Theatre
600-car drive-in theater proposed on Rte 44, 03/29/1956:1
Papers signed for proposed new drive-in, 04/05/1956:1
Selectmen refuse to reverse decision on drive-in permit, 04/19/1956:1
Owner of proposed drive-in defends plan (l), 04/26/1956:1
Rte 44 drive-in to have best screen available, 05/10/1956:8
Few in Lakeville object to granting outdoor license, 05/24/1956:1
Thomas Bros. strips land for new drive-in, 05/24/1956:1
Lakeville selectmen okay outdoor theater license, 05/31/1956:1
Ground to be broken on Lakeville drive-in by end of month,
06/07/1956:1
Ground work complete, construction begins, 06/14/1956:1
Manager signs film contracts, 07/19/1956:10
Set to open in the spring, 10/11/1956:12
Adam Goelz signs contract to direct theater operations, 02/14/1957:1
Henry Cummings replaces Adam Goelz as manager, 03/28/1957:7
Watch for grand opening (ad), 04/04/1957:2
George Wheeler appointed special police officer to serve at drive-in,
04/25/1957:1
Grand opening (ad), 05/02/1957:3
New drive-in opens May 8, 05/02/1957:12
Local dignitaries attend banquet and opening ceremonies, 05/09/1957:1
Grand opening (ad), 05/09/1957:13
Goes to weekend schedule, 09/26/1957:7
Closed for season, 10/24/1957:3
Readies for second season, 02/20/1958:2
To give away home site on opening night (p), 04/03/1958:8
Heavy rain delays opening (ad), 04/10/1958:2
Opening delayed, 04/10/1958:7
Awards four home sites, 05/08/1958:5
MHS Honor Society expresses thanks for help with benefit movie at
drive-in, 10/02/1958:2
Taunton woman wins Ford giveaway (p), 08/13/1959:7
Break-in at refreshment booth, 10/01/1959:1
Meadows, Isaac
Couple manages Fair Haven Rest Home, 06/23/1955:11
Means, Rita Arline
Engaged to John Donaldson Macdonald, 06/09/1955:10
Wedding described, 08/04/1955:2
Meat Markets
Papamichael leases meat market to Howard Marshall (p), 02/27/1958:1
Centre Meats opening at 169 Center St (ad), 11/20/1958:6
Centre Meats, Art Craig, 169 Center St (ad), 04/16/1959:2
Medas, Catherine
Member of Queen's court at Jaycee auto show (p), 12/19/1957:1
Enrolls at School of Practical Arts in Boston, 09/04/1958:7
Engaged to William A. Dill, 09/24/1959:6
Wed to William Arthur Dill, 11/05/1959:11
Medas, David
Son born, 10/11/1956:5, 12/26/1957:5
Family moves to Plymouth St, 07/03/1958:4
Son born, 02/05/1959:11
Medas, David A.
Files marriage intentions, 03/15/1956:7
Wedding described, 03/29/1956:6
Wed to Marie E. Lindfors, 05/10/1956:2
Medas, Davis A.
Engaged to Marie E. Lindfors (p), 12/15/1955:1
Medas, Dorothy
Employed by T.M. Ryder & Co. (p), 03/24/1955:10
Medas, Dorothy Falconieri
Son born, 07/12/1956:7
Daughter born, 12/26/1957:5
Son born, 06/11/1959:11
Medas, Edward
Son born, 07/12/1956:7
Daughter born, 12/26/1957:5
Son born, 06/11/1959:11
Medas, Edward J.
Town employee, Richard Dextraze, hit by truck, 08/08/1957:12
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Medas, Laurentina N.
Wed to Vernon L. Reposa, 07/18/1957:7
Medas, Marie Lindfors
Son born, 10/11/1956:5, 02/05/1959:11
Medas, Marjorie Lindfors
Son born, 12/26/1957:5
Medeiros, Arthur
Son born, 05/26/1955:6
Medeiros, Francis
Class of 1955 honor student (p), 03/10/1955:1
Medeiros, Francis J.
Awarded $500 DeMolay scholarship (p), 07/14/1955:1
Attends Northeastern University, 04/05/1956:1
ROTC cadet promoted, 09/26/1957:1
Wins Sears B. Condit Award, 12/11/1958:16
Engaged to Carolyn M. Marshall (p), 01/08/1959:7
Named Distinguished Military Student, 03/19/1959:1
Awarded Distinguished Military Student badge, 06/11/1959:9
ROTC student honored (p), 07/09/1959:1
Files marriage intentions, 07/16/1959:8
Wins $300 scholarship, 07/23/1959:1
Wedding described (p), 07/23/1959:6
Wed to Carolyn Marie Marshall, 07/23/1959:8
Wins $100 Sears B. Condit award (p), 12/17/1959:1
Medeiros, Frank
Daughter born, 10/08/1959:7
Medeiros, Helen Skaradowski
Son born, 05/26/1955:6
Medeiros, Lorraine Frates
Daughter born, 10/08/1959:7
Medeiros, Madeline
Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New
Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1
Medeiros, Madelyn
Member of Queen's Court at annual MHS Coronation Dance (p),
11/28/1957:1
MHS junior named Queen at Jaycee auto show (p), 12/19/1957:1
Rainbow Girls hold officer installation (p), 01/30/1958:3
Hula hoops, new fad catching on here (p), 09/04/1958:2
To enroll at Northeastern University (p), 12/04/1958:1
MHS cheerleading efforts pay off in Thanksgiving grid battle (p),
12/04/1958:2
Rainbow officers installed (p), 02/05/1959:1
Chosen MHS salutatorian (p), 05/07/1959:1
Rainbow Girls hold installation rites (p), 05/28/1959:1
First Unitarian hosts baccalaureate for MHS seniors (p), 06/11/1959:1
Receives Massachusetts Scholarship Foundation award, 08/27/1959:6
Medeiros, Manuel
Member of A&P 25-year club, 02/28/1957:3
Medeiros, Mary
MHS cheerleading efforts pay off in Thanksgiving grid battle (p),
12/04/1958:2
Medeiros, Milton
Daughter born, 09/29/1955:7
Medeiros, Pauline Ann
Wedding described, 07/25/1957:8
Medeiros, Theresa Gannon
Daughter born, 09/29/1955:7
Medical Care. see also Fluoridation; Hospitals; Nurses and Nursing;
Physicians
Berserk Middleboro youth hospitalized, 08/09/1956:1
Middleboro industrial concerns participate in X-Ray Survey,
05/16/1957:3
Shaw Home first in series of nursing homes to do X-rays, 03/06/1958:2
Nursing home X-ray survey completed, 04/17/1958:5
Medical Supplies. see Lobl Manufacturing Co.; The Walker Co.
Medici, Angelo
New MHS English teacher, 10/23/1958:7
Medici, Angelo P.
New MHS English teacher, 04/24/1958:1
Medieros, Ralph
Daughter born, 10/03/1957:8
Medieros, Shirley Fasulo
Daughter born, 10/03/1957:8
Meehan, Helen
Files marriage intentions, 09/01/1955:4
Meehan, James
Performs at Wareham flower show, 03/03/1955:4
Bequeathed Wareham St property, auto, and safe deposit box from
James Creedon's estate, 03/24/1955:1
National 4-H Achievement winner, Karyl Benson, honored (p),
01/02/1958:1
East Middleboro 4-H club accepts offer of help from Meehan,
01/30/1958:2
Meehan, James R.
Sells nine-room house on Bedford St to Archdiocese of Boston,
11/07/1957:1
Meehan, Ray. see also Creedon's Greenhouse
Assawampsett Lake country home for sale (ad), 05/09/1957:7
Elected chair of florist delivery service, 06/27/1957:1
Local blood donors provide rare types, 03/06/1958:1
Elected vice-president of Northeastern Florist Association,
10/30/1958:1
Meeker, Anna
North Middleboro woman brutally bludgeoned, 03/21/1957:1
Murder suspect Anthony Sears definitely seen in Charlestown,
05/02/1957:1
Grand jury to hear evidence, 05/16/1957:1
True Police Cases magazine prints story of double slaying,
05/30/1957:10
Administrator finds murdered Meeker's will in safety deposit box,
07/04/1957:1
Murder suspect Blackie Sears in custody in Arizona, 07/11/1957:1
Murder indictment against Anthony Sears filed in Brockton court,
10/24/1957:1
Meeks, Anna
Warrant issued charges Sears for murder of Meeks and Sears,
03/28/1957:1
Investigators at dead end in Sears case, 04/04/1957:1
No sign of Sears after four weeks, 04/18/1957:1
Mekelones, Stanley
Dies at age 64, 03/01/1956:5
Obituary, 03/01/1956:10
Daughter, Mrs Thomas Marple, attends funeral, 03/08/1956:7
Melanson, Janice
Engaged to Walter Johnson, 06/13/1957:13
Meleo, Josephine Ciriello
Son born, 06/30/1955:5
Meleo, Orlando
Celebrates 72nd birthday, brief bio, 06/30/1955:5
Melilli, Angelo
Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates (p),
05/09/1957:5
Mello, Alda Costa
Daughter born, 02/27/1958:9
Mello, Catherine
Two juveniles wreck Mello's car after stealing it, 03/27/1958:1
Mello, Charlotte Squires
Son born, 03/17/1955:4
Mello, Clara
And Arnold Foye collide at Oak and North St, 07/28/1955:5
Mello, David
Tapped for Silver M Society, 02/17/1955:1
Class of 1955 honor student (p), 03/10/1955:1
Mello, Donald F.
Post Office drivers earn safety awards (p), 09/25/1958:1
Mello, Donald Francis
Son born, 12/05/1957:5
Mello, Henry
Son born, 03/17/1955:4
Mello, Henry W.
George Correia thrown from car in three-vehicle accident at East Grove
and Wood St, 07/16/1959:1
Station wagon hit near Center St bridge, 08/13/1959:9
Mello, Joseph
Petition for license to sell real estate, 08/04/1955:7
Administrator presents account of estate, 10/18/1956:3
Daughter born, 02/27/1958:9
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Mello, Joseph M.
Husband of Mary Mercedes dies at age 67, 03/17/1955:4
Obituary, 03/17/1955:9
Mello, Katherine
Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/08/1956:2
Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11
Mello, Kathleen Mary
Born to Louis and Virginia Cook, 10/15/1959:7
Mello, Lois
Finds orchid with rare bloom, 04/10/1958:6
Mello, Louis
Daughter born, 10/15/1959:7
Mello, Louis A.
Local student on crew adrift at sea over weekend, 07/26/1956:1
Files marriage intentions, 07/18/1957:7
Wed to Virginia A. Cook, 08/08/1957:5
Wedding described, 08/08/1957:7
Mello, Manuel
Blaze demolishes century-old barn on Center St (p), 08/09/1956:1
Mello, Nellie Abigail Stone
Son born, 12/05/1957:5
Mello, Nora L.
Files marriage intentions, 10/10/1957:8
Wedding described, 10/17/1957:2
Wed to James Perry, 10/17/1957:8
Mello, Pauline
Frank Leighton sells North Main St building to Boston firm,
05/17/1956:1
Aaron Smith of Boston purchases North Main St block, 08/02/1956:1
Mello, Richard
Lakeville boy dies after struck by auto on Bedford St, 07/19/1956:1
Dies at age 9, 07/26/1956:5
Obituary, 07/26/1956:8
Petition for administration of estate, 08/09/1956:5
Mello, Ronald David
Graduates from Monsignor Coyle High School in Taunton (p),
06/23/1955:11
Mello, Virginia Cook
Daughter born, 10/15/1959:7
Mello's Super Market
Main St, Lakeville (ad), 11/03/1955:11
Jim Piersall makes appearance, 02/02/1956:1
Meeting Piersall a thrill for Bobbie Stuart (p), 03/01/1956:2
Air-conditioning increasing sales, 08/09/1956:2
Post Office Contract Branch No. 1 opens at store, 05/28/1959:1
Melville, Albert C.
Serves on board anti-submarine carrier USS Princeton, 04/18/1957:11
Melville, David
Selectmen rescind garage permit denial, 01/01/1959:1
Melville, David M.
Wife petitions for funds from bank account, 01/05/1956:6
Melville, Donald K.
Serves on board carrier USS Princeton, 03/05/1959:12
Melville, Madeline M.
Petitions for funds from husband's bank account, 01/05/1956:6
Melville, Minnie L.
Executor presents account of estate, 06/09/1955:11
Melville, Robert C.
Apprentice Airman stands with honor guard at Bainbridge, MD
graduation (p), 06/23/1955:1
Serving on board USS Princeton, 05/08/1958:9
Charged with receiving stolen auto, 02/12/1959:2
Cleared of charge, 02/19/1959:7
Melvin Mastera & Son
Granted garbage collection license in Lakeville, 01/26/1956:9
Memorial Day
Despite threatening weather, celebration goes off as planned (p),
06/02/1955:1
Rain fails to dampen marchers, 05/31/1956:1
Civic parade feature of special day, 06/06/1957:8
Parade and ceremony mark occasion, 06/04/1959:6
Mendall, C. Trafton
Candidate for School Committee profiled, 01/06/1955:10
Leading citizens look over successful bid for new junior high school
bond issue (p), 01/13/1955:4
School Committee honors retiring member George Shurtleff, Jr. (p),
01/27/1955:1
Admitted for practice before Federal District Court, 04/07/1955:1
Four County Women's Republican Club holds annual meeting at
Eugene's (p), 06/02/1955:9
Lakeville, Raynham, and Middleboro Republican town committees
meet here (p), 11/10/1955:1
Elected chair of School Committee, biography, 01/26/1956:1
To seek seat in state senate (p), 07/12/1956:1
Interviewed on candidacy (p), 08/23/1956:1
Named to local Selective Service Board, 08/30/1956:1
Put your townsman over the top (ad), 09/13/1956:2
Speaks of candidacy at coffee hour, 09/13/1956:2
For state senator (ad) (p), 09/13/1956:8
Three local men purchase Middleboro Theater, 09/27/1956:1
Local owners reopen Middleboro Theater (p), 10/18/1956:7
Profile of School Committee candidate, 01/16/1958:4
Re-elected to School Committee (p) (t), 01/23/1958:1
Announces candidacy for state Senate seat (p), 06/19/1958:1
Nominate for state senator (ad) (p), 09/04/1958:6
Expresses thanks for support (ad), 09/11/1958:7
Mendall, Mrs Ralph B.
New pastor Emery thanks choir director (p), 11/14/1957:7
Mendall, Mrs Theodore F.
Wins second prize at Bourne art show, 08/06/1959:1
Mendall, Ralph
High school baseball squad from 1910 (p), 10/03/1957:12
MHS 1912 baseball team that beat Brockton in no-hit, no-run game (p),
07/10/1958:10
Middleboro High plays alumni in football circa 1913 (p), 10/08/1959:8
Mendall, Ralph B.
Couple married 40 years, 04/24/1958:11
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Mendall, Ralph B., Jr.
Completes course in claims management, 03/24/1955:9
Mendall, Seaton C.
Resides in Hammondsport, NY, 04/09/1959:12
Mendall, Ted
High school baseball squad from 1910 (p), 10/03/1957:12
MHS 1912 baseball team that beat Brockton in no-hit, no-run game (p),
07/10/1958:10
Middleboro High plays alumni in football circa 1913 (p), 10/08/1959:8
Mendall, Theodore F.
Salesman with Edwin Clapp Shoe Co. of East Weymouth, 03/24/1955:9
Peirce St couple married 40 years, 06/21/1956:3
Middleboro Male Singing Society in 1922 (p), 11/27/1958:8
Mendell, Chester S.
Files claim in land court, 08/01/1957:5
Mendes, Anna Lima
Daughter born, 10/30/1958:7
Mendes, Charles
Blacktop driveways (ad), 02/16/1956:12
Daughter born, 08/23/1956:8
Mendes, Deolinda
Wife of Joseph dies at age 82, 08/22/1957:3
Obituary, 08/22/1957:12
Mendes, Joseph
Inducted into armed services, 01/10/1957:1
Mendes, Joseph V.
Files marriage intentions, 04/19/1956:7
Wed to Cynthia Hudson, 05/03/1956:7
Mendes, Manuel
Files marriage intentions, 11/15/1956:7
Daughter born, 10/30/1958:7
Fined $100 for operating uninsured car and $25 for reckless driving,
05/14/1959:4
Mendes, Yvonne
Kenneth Nadeau appeals one-month sentence in illegitimacy case,
01/09/1958:9
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Mendes, Yvonne Wood
Daughter born, 08/23/1956:8
Menice, Eleanor Joyce
Engaged to Edgar A. Gay, Jr. (p), 01/09/1958:1
Wedding described (p), 10/30/1958:6
Meninno, Michael Joseph, Jr.
Wed to Priscilla Ann Edwards, 09/19/1957:8
Mental Illness
Berserk Middleboro youth hospitalized, 08/09/1956:1
Mercer, Frank
Couple moves into new home on North St, 05/03/1956:4
Mercer, Nancy
Pre-nuptial party held, 09/22/1955:2
Files marriage intentions, 09/22/1955:7
Wedding described, 09/29/1955:9
Merrick, Ronald E.
Wedding described (p), 02/16/1956:5
Merrick, Ronald Eugene
Engaged to Audrey Waller (p), 12/15/1955:1
Merrihew, Lillian
Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10
Merrill, Charles
Couple moves to Center St, 04/05/1956:3
Received into membership at North Middleboro Congregational,
04/10/1958:5
Merrill, Charles W.
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 02/03/1955:4
Family members hurt when brakes fail, 12/25/1958:9
Merrill, Irene
Bridal shower held, 02/02/1956:7
Merrill, Irene E.
Engaged to Frank M. Jefferson, 10/20/1955:4
Wed to Frank M. Jefferson, Jr., 03/01/1956:5
Wedding described, 03/01/1956:8
Merrill, Mrs Charles
Received into membership at North Middleboro Congregational,
04/10/1958:5
Merritt, Albion W.
Early YMCA basketball team (p), 12/31/1959:8
Merritt, Joan Gammons
Son born, 09/24/1959:11
Merritt, William
Burdett College degree candidate, 06/02/1955:1
Engaged to Joan Gammons, 08/08/1957:4
Son born, 09/24/1959:11
Merritt, William C.
Files marriage intentions, 08/15/1957:5
Wed to Joan M. Gammons, 09/05/1957:5
Wedding described, 09/05/1957:12
Merritt, William Chandler
Engaged to Joan Marilyn Gammons (p), 07/12/1956:1
Merriwether, Rosemarie
Foreclosure notice, 05/19/1955:7
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 10/27/1955:9
Foreclosure notice, 09/20/1956:8
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 01/10/1957:9
Merriwether, William
Foreclosure notice, 05/19/1955:7
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 10/27/1955:9
Foreclosure notice, 09/20/1956:8
Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 01/10/1957:9
Messere, Jean Magnussen
Wed to Bradford Alden Drew, 11/07/1957:6
Metal and Metal Work. see also A.C. Cosseboom Co.; Byrne, William
L.; Hero Manufacturing Co.
Early papers at Historical Society tell history of iron works,
02/23/1956:4
Colonial Brass, foundry labor wanted (ad), 05/31/1956:2
Colonial Brass Co., foundry cinders for sale (ad), 05/09/1957:5
George Soper not guilty of stealing metal from Colonial Brass Co.,
06/13/1957:4
LeBaron Foundry completed in 1896 (i), 07/23/1959:12
Colonial Brass Co. wanted: foundry labor (ad), 10/29/1959:4
Metcalf, Maurice J.
Engaged to Jean Dewhurst, 10/17/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 12/26/1957:5
Metcalf, William H.
Former Middleboro resident held for grand jury on charge of auto theft,
06/09/1955:1
Metcalfe, Maurice J.
Wed to Jean Dewhurst, 01/23/1958:4
Wedding described, 01/23/1958:7
Methodist Church. see also Central Methodist Church; South Middleboro
Methodist Church; Women's Society for Christian Service
Fair nets over $1,500, 09/26/1957:14
Metthe, Marion
Manager of Marion's Laundromat, 04/28/1955:10
Metz, Emmeline Heathe
Widow of Harry dies at age 69, 03/22/1956:5
Obituary, 03/22/1956:8
Metz, Harry
Son born, 10/23/1958:11
Metz, Harry W.
Employed at S & S Lumber Co. (p), 09/10/1959:8
Metz, Susan Konop
Son born, 10/23/1958:11
Meunier, Helen Catherine
Wed to Robert Lee Hurley, 10/15/1959:7
Meyerhoff, Louis Spencer
Dies at age 39, 03/10/1955:4
Obituary, 03/17/1955:7
Petition for probate of will, 03/24/1955:10
Meyers, Burt Robert
Engaged to Karin Ruth Beuthner (p), 01/16/1958:1
Wedding described, 01/01/1959:4
Wed to Karin Ruth Beuthner, 01/01/1959:5
Meyers, Karin Beuthner
Graduates cum laude from Brandeis University, 06/11/1959:11
Meyers, Robert
Files marriage intentions, 12/11/1958:7
Michael, Bill
Bocci league nears playoffs at John Cabot Club courts (p),
08/06/1959:1
Michael, Brian
Joy ride ends in death for local boy, 10/04/1956:1
Dies at age 15, 10/04/1956:5
Petition for administration of estate, 11/15/1956:6
Michael, Dorothy J. White
Son born, 02/12/1959:11
Michael, Francis J.
Files marriage intentions, 06/13/1957:7
Wed to Dorothy J. White, 06/27/1957:7
Wedding described, 06/27/1957:12
Son born, 02/12/1959:11
Michael, Geneva Galanto
Daughter born, 09/15/1955:5, 10/18/1956:3
Michael, Genevieve Amaral
Son born, 07/03/1958:9
Michael, George
Daughter born, 09/15/1955:5, 10/18/1956:3
Wins Mitchell Club Class A Championship, 07/02/1959:5
Michael, Lloyd
Cubs hold induction; trim tree at sanatorium (p), 12/24/1959:1
Michael, Mary Teceno
Son born, 09/12/1957:7
Michael, Mrs Tulivie
Uses facilities at Marion's Laundromat (p), 11/17/1955:10
Manager of Marion's Laundromat (p), 04/12/1956:8
Michael, Patricia
Essay to appear in national essay anthology, 01/17/1957:1
MHS scholars join National Honor Society (p), 05/16/1957:1
Enrolls at Stonehill College, 09/19/1957:9
Engaged to Walter M. Coe, 3rd, 12/05/1957:1
Files marriage intentions, 10/16/1958:11
Wedding described, 10/30/1958:3
Wed to Walter Coe, 3rd, 10/30/1958:7
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Michael, Patty
Employed at new 3-M's Drive-In, 06/09/1955:12
Michael, Walter
Bocci league nears playoffs at John Cabot Club courts (p),
08/06/1959:1
Michael, Walter P.
Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates (p),
05/09/1957:5
DPW truck collides with Donner at Courtland and South Main St,
03/13/1958:1
Son born, 07/03/1958:9
Michael, William David
Son born, 09/12/1957:7
Michaels, David
Kiwanis Tag Day aided by 41 volunteers (p), 04/10/1958:5
Michel, Florence T.
Petition for probate of will, 01/09/1958:8
Michel, Mae
New MHS student from Idaho, 12/03/1959:3
Midd-Lake Car Club
Car club selects name and officers, 09/05/1957:11
Middle East
Mr and Mrs George Kulian visiting Lebanon, 07/17/1958:1
Local couple safe after caught in Lebanon, due home soon,
07/24/1958:1
Kulians tell of terrorism in Lebanon, 07/31/1958:1
Middleboro - Board of Assessors. see also Taxation - Middleboro
Reports on assessed value of property in Middleboro, 02/10/1955:4
Assigns house numbers, 02/10/1955:6
Assessor familiarizes Planning Board with record-handling methods,
07/14/1955:1
Annual report (t), 02/02/1956:3
Detailed explanation of equalization, 09/27/1956:1
First to file annual report, 01/03/1957:1
Organizes for upcoming year (p), 01/31/1957:1
Crapo reports on unassessed property, 03/13/1958:1
In need of survey map, 07/24/1958:1
Maps could cost $36,400, 08/21/1958:1
Local assessors attend third annual school, 09/04/1958:1
$38,000 for assessors' maps to be voted at town meeting, 01/08/1959:1
Sees $38,000 map project as unnecessary, 01/15/1959:1
Assessors at selectmen's meeting to discuss maps, 01/29/1959:1
Local officials view maps, 02/19/1959:1
Maps vetoed at town meeting, 03/12/1959:1
Invitation for bids to supply accounting machine (ad), 03/12/1959:7
Writes concerning tax assessors' maps (l) (Aage Nielsen), 04/16/1959:7
Middleboro - Board of Health. see also Diseases; Medical Care; Refuse
and Refuse Disposal; Sewage Disposal
Annual report on dental health, 02/10/1955:9
Sees improvements in Middleboro restaurants, 02/10/1955:9
Sponsors Clean-Up Week (p), 05/05/1955:1
To store dry ice for emergencies, 08/18/1955:1
Conducts swab tests in local eateries, 08/25/1955:5
Spot checks of restaurants show good sanitation, 01/19/1956:8
Miriam Campbell submits annual report, 02/16/1956:11
Health officer requests good location for office, 10/04/1956:1
Health officer Mrs Ford Campbell resigns, 10/11/1956:1
Robert Cartwell named to post of Health Officer (p), 11/08/1956:1
Public health nurse, Mary Edgerly, awarded check to continue studies,
11/15/1956:1
Annual report, 01/24/1957:7
Cartmell submits annual report, 02/06/1958:8
Notice of milk regulation (ad), 02/19/1959:4
Middleboro - Board of Public Welfare. see also Town Infirmary
Annual report, 02/10/1955:11
Barbara Norvish certified as permanent welfare agent for Middleboro,
04/12/1956:1
Offices move to building on Wareham St, 09/27/1956:1
Next office to shift to Public Services Building, 11/29/1956:1
Plans survey of local housing, 10/31/1957:5
Fuel allowances cut for summer, 05/29/1958:4
Middleboro - Board of Registrars of Voters
Reports 5.654 registered voters here, most are independents,
09/20/1956:1
Registration schedule (ad), 12/18/1958:12, 12/24/1959:8
Middleboro - Board of Selectmen
Reorganize for 1955, 01/20/1955:1
Re-elect Alger to chairmanship, 01/26/1956:1
And Thomas Bros. will pass papers to buy property for town garage,
07/19/1956:1
Organizes for upcoming year (p), 01/24/1957:1
Favors continuing practice of executive sessions, 02/07/1957:1
Alger files for removal of Anderson, 01/08/1959:1
Dismisses town manager Wilson from office by 3-2 vote, 01/22/1959:1
Melvin Thomas and Richard Heleen sworn into office (p), 01/22/1959:1
Newly elected board returns town manager Wilson to office (p),
01/22/1959:1
Further comments from citizens on workings of Board (l), 01/22/1959:6
Town fathers favor "Middleborough" over "Middleboro," 06/11/1959:1
Melvin Thomas reports on issues at annual state meeting, 09/24/1959:1
Middleboro - Department of Weights and Measures
Lloyd Banks collects $413 in 1954, 02/10/1955:12
Robert Coburn appointed Sealer of Weights and Measures,
10/22/1959:1
Middleboro - Finance Committee. see also Budgets - Middleboro;
Taxation - Middleboro
Recommends transfer for towns use, Horbal wonders where money will
come from, 03/08/1956:1
No action taken to replace chairman Mahoney, 02/07/1957:1
Selectmen appoint Robert Smith to replace Mahoney, 03/07/1957:1
Holds organizational meeting, 01/30/1958:1
Franklin Harlow resigns, 06/05/1958:1
New members named, 07/24/1958:1
Middleboro - Fire Department. see also Middleboro Firemen's Relief
Association
Annual report, 02/10/1955:11
Fire chief meets with Planning Board, 12/01/1955:1
Planners meet with fire chief to discuss fireproof construction,
01/12/1956:1
Annual report, 02/02/1956:3
Hampered by blizzard, 03/22/1956:1
Town Manager asks citizens to clear hydrants, 03/22/1956:1
Annual report, 01/17/1957:1
Lends aid at forest fire at Myles Standish Reservation, 05/09/1957:1
Six men help with Freetown forest fire, 05/09/1957:1
Lends aid at Plympton forest fire, 06/20/1957:1
South Middleboro company gets significant donation, 10/10/1957:1
Gilberto Amaral fined $15 for tailgating fire apparatus, 06/12/1958:1
Parked car gets paint job, 10/22/1959:1
Middleboro - Fire Department (equipment)
Request for bids to supply aerial ladder truck, 03/31/1955:11
New aerial ladder truck delivered (p), 04/28/1955:1
Women's Auxiliary presents boat, motor, and trailer, 12/29/1955:1
$31,687 Maxim aerial ladder truck arrives, 01/19/1956:1
New aerial ladder truck delivered (p), 01/26/1956:1
Crowds view new fire apparatus, 02/02/1956:1
"Ding Dong Bell" writes about fire alarm (l), 07/25/1957:2
Replacement of alarm box 151 expected soon, 04/10/1958:1
Opposition to purchase of new pumper more than expected,
03/05/1959:8
Fire truck purchase rejected at town meeting, 03/12/1959:1
Invitation for bids to supply fire truck and equipment (ad),
03/19/1959:11
Station St hydrant opened by vandals, 12/17/1959:3
Middleboro - Fire Department (facilities)
Request for bids for overhead doors, 03/22/1956:5
To install new firehouse doors, 04/05/1956:2
New overhead doors installed, 05/24/1956:6
Third overhead door installed, grounds spruced up, 07/12/1956:7
Voting authorized at fire station, 10/25/1956:1
Proposal to have gas pump at fire house for town vehicles,
04/25/1957:1
Selectmen allow gas storage at fire house, 05/09/1957:1
Roy Huntley awarded contract to raze old fire station, 12/26/1957:1
Roy Huntley set to raze old fire house on School St (p), 01/02/1958:8
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Middleboro - Fire Department (staff)
David Smarsh fireman at Central Station, 08/11/1955:8
Selectmen reduce work week from 70 to 56 hours, 01/24/1957:1
Fire fighters start 56-hour work week, 04/18/1957:1
Captain Phillip Sisson retires (p), 01/09/1958:1
Patrolman Joseph Oliver switches departments (p), 02/13/1958:1
Retired Fire Captain Philip Sisson honored, 05/01/1958:1
Firemen complete training course, 05/22/1958:2
Middleboro - Gas & Electric Department. see also Street Lighting
State law will require underground installation of wires, 02/10/1955:10
Annual report, 02/10/1955:11
High winds and torrential rain damage electrical lines, 02/17/1955:1
Given permission for new transmission line across Loon Pond,
03/24/1955:1
St. Luke's to receive $75 for land where propane-air plant was built,
03/31/1955:1
Lines escape serious damage on high winds, 03/31/1955:9
Falling branch cuts town power briefly, 04/28/1955:11
Thunder storm causes three short circuits, 05/12/1955:1
Has busy season with customer requests, 05/26/1955:4
Selectmen sign new gas agreement with Brockton-Taunton Gas Co.,
06/23/1955:1
Makes study of rates, 06/23/1955:12
Improved rates scheduled for August 1st (ad) (t), 07/07/1955:9
Releases nine customers on sanatorium line to Brockton-Taunton Co.,
08/04/1955:1
Wind fells limb on Peirce St, severs light wire, 08/11/1955:1
Fallen tree limb interrupts service in part of Lakeville, 08/18/1955:1
Hurricane Connie causes electrical outages, 08/18/1955:1
Abe Green helps pay for 1,700-ft gas line to Leona Farm, 09/08/1955:1
Horbal advises home builders on electric service, 10/13/1955:1
Lays gas lines to new police barracks, 10/27/1955:1
Horbal reports on recent installations, 11/10/1955:12
Underground power lines discouraged, 12/15/1955:4
Hits new peak in gas and electric use, 12/29/1955:1
Annual report, 01/26/1956:2
Lays gas mains to new police barracks, 03/01/1956:1
Three miles of copper wire missing, worth $3,000, 03/01/1956:1
Extends power to new school on Mayflower Ave, 05/03/1956:1
Manager Horbal reports on national convention, 05/03/1956:1
Partial outage caused by failure in underground circuit, 06/21/1956:1
Gas line to Junior High completed, 06/28/1956:7
Vegetation surveyor checks for gas leaks, 07/19/1956:1
Horbal to have new office in Town House, 09/27/1956:1
Gas pipe laid to new school on Mayflower Ave, 10/11/1956:1
Scheduled outage to make alterations and improvements (ad),
10/25/1956:8
Installs new power lines to Leonard & Barrows Shoe Co., 11/22/1956:1
Plant conversion will provide more power (p), 12/13/1956:1
Annual report, 02/14/1957:6
Power outage paralyzes town for two days, 03/21/1957:1
Ice coating on wires reaches mammoth size (p), 03/28/1957:1
Selectmen hear explanation of outages, 03/28/1957:2
Scene during outage reminiscent of 50 years ago (p), 03/28/1957:5
Line improvement to cause outages, 04/18/1957:1, 04/25/1957:1
Line improvement causes outages, 05/02/1957:1
Dorothy Roberts collides with G&E truck at Peirce and School St,
06/20/1957:4
Manager Horbal tours atomic power plant on Long Island, 07/04/1957:1
Selectmen renew contract with Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant,
10/03/1957:1
Network switch in Taunton blacks out World Series here, 10/10/1957:1
Improves rates for commercial and industrial customers (ad),
10/24/1957:4
Rain-soaked limb causes power failure, 12/12/1957:1
Horbal explains power outage, 02/06/1958:1
Notice of new rates (ad) (t), 05/15/1958:3
Horbal explains rise in utility rates, 05/22/1958:1
Location of high tension wires in relation to by-pass discussed,
07/24/1958:1
Notice of planned outages (ad), 08/07/1958:4
Power outage caused by rain, 08/07/1958:4
Power out during high line shift, 08/14/1958:1
Middleboro - Gas & Electric Department continued
Notice of electrical shutdown due to new road construction (ad),
09/18/1958:5
Local signals crossed by station in Montana, 11/27/1958:1
Power supply for Freetown-Lakeville regional school discussed at
hearing in Boston, 12/04/1958:2
No decision on power supplier for new school, 12/11/1958:1
Home of Joseph Piasecki wins Christmas lighting display contest (p),
01/01/1959:1
Manager Horbal says full reports lacking, 02/05/1959:1
Selectmen revise power offer to Lakeville, 02/12/1959:1
Power hearing to be continued, 02/19/1959:1
Lakeville power hearing continued, 02/26/1959:1
Decision on power for Lakeville school rests with DPU, 03/05/1959:1
Horbal issues statement on rate change, 03/05/1959:1
New electric rates in effect April 1 (ad) (t), 03/12/1959:11
Local plant has excellent record, 04/16/1959:1
Selectman Heleen calls for listing of expense money, 04/30/1959:1
DPU favors New Bedford supplying Lakeville school, 05/14/1959:1
Crane mishap on South Main St cuts power (p), 05/28/1959:1
Horbal explains recent outages, 06/04/1959:1
Work load increased, 08/13/1959:1
DPU grants rise in depreciation, 09/17/1959:1
Selectman Heleen objects to "blank check" approach, 10/22/1959:1
Town officials visit Cleveland, OH light plant, 11/19/1959:1
Paid up customers will not be billed for final month, 12/03/1959:1
Important notice to customers, Christmas bonus (ad), 12/03/1959:3
Owners thank all who attended open house, 12/03/1959:6
Main line pole pulled from ground by cold, 12/24/1959:1
Selectmen grant further power refunds, 12/24/1959:1
Christmas bonus hits newspaper in Texas, 12/24/1959:2
Middleboro - Gas & Electric Department (equipment)
Hortonsphere made ready to put into use, 02/24/1955:1
Request for bids to supply and installation of aerial ladder and utility
body, 03/03/1955:5
Request for bids to supply new truck chassis, 03/03/1955:10
Request for bids to supply electric line construction body, 03/10/1955:9
Hortonsphere ready for use after final purging, 04/14/1955:1
New ladder truck arrives, line truck being built, 06/30/1955:5
New ladder truck helps with line fixture adjustments (p), 07/14/1955:1
New construction truck boasts flexible hydraulic boom, 03/22/1956:4
Request for bids to supply truck chassises (ad), 05/10/1956:6
Horbal to buy two new trucks, 05/24/1956:8
Replaces utility pole on Center St (p), 07/12/1956:1
Requests funds for Addressograph machine, 12/20/1956:1
Installs new type of cable for more dependable service, 12/27/1956:1
Selectmen approve purchase of Addressograh, 02/07/1957:1
Anticipates increased demand and need for heavier equipment,
03/28/1957:12
Selectmen consider air compressor, 05/09/1957:1
Purchases air compressor, 05/23/1957:1
Request for bids to supply 1/2-ton truck chassis, 11/21/1957:6
Electric service radio improved, 08/21/1958:1
Seeks bids for Dodge sedan (ad), 01/22/1959:7
Request for bids to furnish backhoe, tractor, and front end loader (ad),
05/07/1959:11
Middleboro - Gas & Electric Department (facilities)
Request for bids for roof and building repair (ad), 08/30/1956:2
Fuses blow at electric plant, 11/22/1956:1
Gas plant now heated with gas, 09/25/1958:1
Name of town now appears on gas sphere, 05/21/1959:6
Middleboro - Gas & Electric Department (staff)
Retiree, James Faulkner, honored by Department, 02/03/1955:1
Employs Richard Parmenter and Ruth Hathaway, 04/28/1955:9
Clerk Gertrude Dunham retires after 35 years, 10/04/1956:1
Gertrude Dunham retires after 35 years of service (p), 10/11/1956:1
Utility workers get fewer hours, 04/18/1957:1
Meter reader Pawlak bitten in line of duty, 11/07/1957:4
Selectmen approve salary raises, 03/27/1958:1
Middleboro - Health Department. see Middleboro - Board of Health
Middleboro - Highway Department. see also Insects
Request for bids to supply asphalt and tar, 04/21/1955:6
Request for bids to clear brush from Mayflower Ave, 05/05/1955:8
Repairs South Main St, 06/23/1955:12
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Middleboro - Highway Department continued
Main St near Four corners honed, 07/14/1955:10
Mayflower Ave to get new surface and lights, 10/13/1955:1
Removes 50-ton boulder in way of Mayflower Ave sewage extension,
11/24/1955:1
Selectmen halt work on North St culvert, town must secure agreement,
03/08/1956:1
New town garage authorized, 03/15/1956:1
Finishes paving of Mayflower Ave, 09/13/1956:1
Chapter 90 work to be increased, 09/20/1956:1
Offices move to building on Wareham St, 09/27/1956:1
Work stopped on Mayflower Ave due to cold weather, 12/06/1956:1
Working on drainage system (p), 12/27/1956:5
Plymouth driver hits Town of Middleborough truck on Wareham St,
01/17/1957:1
Excavation begins for Wareham St drainage system (p), 03/14/1957:11
Town to resurface roads dug for sewer project, 04/11/1957:1
Voters approve funds for work on Roosevelt Ave, 06/27/1957:1
Center St work to begin in September, 07/11/1957:1
Carver man collides with sand truck on Plympton St, 02/13/1958:6
Addition to municipal building begun, 04/10/1958:1
Middleboro - Highway Department (equipment)
Request for bids to supply dump truck, 03/31/1955:11
Atwood-Costello low bidder for new truck, 03/29/1956:1
Notes need for more sanding equipment, 01/10/1957:1
Officials inspect front end loaders, 04/04/1957:1
Old pickup will have fogging machine mounted, 04/18/1957:1
Purchases Ford 1/2-ton pickup, 04/25/1957:6
Front end loader purchased, 05/16/1957:1
Gravel crusher rented from Marshfield company now in operation,
07/04/1957:1
Request for bids for one-ton dump truck (ad), 04/03/1958:2
Seeks bids for 2-ton dump truck (ad), 04/17/1958:7
Accepts Stanley Motor Sales bid for dump truck, 05/01/1958:1
New catch basin cleaner arrives, 07/17/1958:1
Overhauled grader back in service, 04/02/1959:1
Request for bids to furnish backhoe work (ad), 05/07/1959:11
Middleboro - Park Department. see also Playgrounds; Swimming Pool
Kunces leaves after 12 years; Joseph Masi new superintendent,
01/20/1955:1
Annual report, 02/10/1955:12
Masi submits annual report (t), 02/02/1956:11
Park Board member William Sheehy resigns, 01/10/1957:1
David Reed appointed to board, 01/24/1957:1
Annual report, 01/31/1957:6
Makes plans for summer, 05/23/1957:1
Holds pet show, 07/25/1957:8
Figures show gains, 09/05/1957:1
Masi submits annual report (t), 02/06/1958:8
Issues complete brochure, 06/11/1959:1
Middleboro - Planning Board. see also Building - Law and Legislation;
Zoning
Organizes for upcoming year, 01/27/1955:1
Goes to Halifax to study board in that town, 02/17/1955:1
Voters to decide whether to establish, 02/24/1955:5
Agrees that authorization under state will benefit voters, 03/03/1955:1
Local lawyers oppose planning board statute as too complex,
03/10/1955:1
Prioritizes projects for coming year, 05/05/1955:1
Assessor familiarizes board with record-handling methods,
07/14/1955:1
Meets with local citizens and taxpayers, 08/04/1955:1
Takes on industrial expansion and zoning, 09/29/1955:1
Discusses industrial growth, 10/06/1955:1
Fire Chief meets with board, 12/01/1955:1
Honors town clerk Waldo Thomas (p), 12/01/1955:1
Seeks new industry for area, 01/26/1956:1
First annual report, 02/02/1956:11
Town Manager meets with board, discuss office space, road safety, and
welfare, 04/05/1956:1
Robert LaForest resigns, 07/12/1956:5
Looking for two new members, 08/23/1956:1
Accepts six applications, 09/06/1956:1
New planners named, 09/13/1956:1
Middleboro - Planning Board continued
Planners to catalog aerial photos, 02/07/1957:6
Middleboro - Police Department
46th annual report, 01/20/1955:9
Police Relief Association backs indicted patrolman Hammond,
02/24/1955:1
Eight officers graduate from police school, 04/21/1955:5
Harriet Campbell expresses appreciation to local department (l),
07/14/1955:1
Police Chief issues appeal for destitute family, 12/29/1955:1
Chief makes 47th annual report, 01/12/1956:8
Chief submits 48th annual report, 01/10/1957:3
Patrolmen capture escapees from Youth Services Board, 05/30/1957:1
Chief suggests "Thumbs Down" campaign to increase boating safety,
06/20/1957:12
Chief captures fleeing gunman from Pembroke, 07/11/1957:1
Commended by Pembroke police (l), 07/11/1957:1
Receives pedestrian safety award (p), 10/17/1957:5
Brings personnel and gun permit issues to selectmen, 10/24/1957:1
Chief completes annual report, 01/09/1958:1
Bridgewater men claim rights to boat abandoned on River St,
05/15/1958:1
Unclaimed boat auctioned at $250, 05/29/1958:4
Retail Merchants Association thanks police for coverage of public
dance, 07/17/1958:1
Draws praise for work during busy summer season, 09/11/1958:1
Daniel Guertin captures Wareham robbery trio (p), 12/11/1958:1
Annual report, 01/15/1959:2
Earns fourth AAA safety award, 01/29/1959:1
Patrolman Daniel Guertin felled by blow from unknown assailant (p),
03/12/1959:1
Routine cruiser patrol reveal interesting and amusing phases of police
work (p), 09/10/1959:1
Crash victim praises police officers Pierce and Lavallee, 09/24/1959:1
Middleboro - Police Department (equipment)
Request for bids to supply ranch wagon or two-door sedan,
03/31/1955:11
New cruiser delivered to department, 06/16/1955:12
Purchases Pontiac ranch wagon, 04/25/1957:6
New Pontiac cruiser has dome light, siren, new radio, and amplifier,
05/23/1957:1
New cruiser struck by Hyannis driver, 08/15/1957:1
Request for bids for car (ad), 04/03/1958:2
Invitation for bids to supply cruiser and equipment (ad), 03/12/1959:6
Invitation for bids to supply ranch wagon or cruiser (ad), 03/26/1959:6
Public auction of 1/4-ton truck (ad), 10/22/1959:8
Middleboro - Police Department (facilities)
Request for bids to paint interior and cell blocks (ad), 04/12/1956:2
Louis Parker awarded contract to paint police station, 04/26/1956:10
Painters finish at station, 05/24/1956:8
Building now heated with gas, 09/25/1958:1
Middleboro - Police Department (staff). see also Hammond, Louis W.
John Alley applies for position as permanent patrolman, 01/13/1955:10
William Gardiner given permanent post as Chief of Police (p),
01/20/1955:1
Richard Ray and Daniel Guertin quit, 05/05/1955:1
Daniel Guertin withdraws resignation, 05/12/1955:1
Buck and Moffett send applications to civil service, 09/15/1955:1
Officers Buck and Moffett start duties, 09/22/1955:1
Joseph Byrne, Jr. starts duties as special officer, 11/03/1955:1
Lawrence Olson replaces Raymond Moffett, Jr. as emergency
temporary policeman, 12/15/1955:1
Selectmen request change in status, removal from civil service,
12/15/1955:1
Townspeople queried on civil service question, 12/22/1955:1
Arthur Quelle, Jr. appointed to state police academy in Framingham,
01/05/1956:1
Richard Ray appointed temporary emergency patrolman, 01/12/1956:1
Robert Germaine a Sergeant in local police force, 01/26/1956:7
Acting Sergeant Robert Germaine resigns, moves to Florida,
03/01/1956:1
Newest patrolman, Joseph Oliver, assigned to duty, 04/26/1956:10
Arthur Quelle, Jr. granted leave to attend state police school,
05/10/1956:1
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Middleboro - Police Department (staff) continued
Commended by Town Manager Wilson, 10/04/1956:1
Benjamin Mackiewicz selected to study at state police academy,
10/18/1956:1
Chief has opening for one full time officer, 11/22/1956:1
Mackiewicz completes state police academy training, 11/22/1956:1
Selectmen approved 44-hour work week, 12/06/1956:1
Selectmen name Joseph Byrne to post of permanent patrolman,
12/06/1956:1
Six-day week versus better police force (e), 12/13/1956:13
Exam qualifies four patrolmen, 12/27/1956:1
Selectmen request certified list, 02/07/1957:1
Patrolman John Gamache resigns, 02/21/1957:1
Selectmen name 16 special officers, 02/21/1957:1
Selectmen appoint two patrolmen, Record and Lavallee, Jr.,
03/28/1957:1
Selectmen appoint two sergeants, Mackiewicz and Pierce, 03/28/1957:1
New officers assigned to duty, 04/04/1957:1
Ralph Sampson completes 40 years of service, 04/11/1957:1
Starts five-day week, 04/11/1957:1
Selectmen appoint new patrolman, William Perry, 04/25/1957:1
Local officers graduate from county school, 05/23/1957:2
Joseph Byrne, Jr. granted leave to attend state police academy,
06/27/1957:1
William Greene fills vacancy on force (p), 10/24/1957:1
Six patrolmen taking police courses, 02/06/1958:1
Patrolman Joseph Oliver switches to Fire Department (p), 02/13/1958:1
Local officers complete course at police training school, 04/24/1958:1
TV-type program honors Chief Gardiner (p), 06/19/1958:1
Douglas Marshall appointed regular police patrolman, 07/24/1958:1
Harold Tower given temporary appointment, 12/04/1958:1
Custodian Morris Marshall retires, 03/26/1959:12
Kenneth Greene hired as clerk-typist, 04/30/1959:1
Police honor former custodian Roy Pendleton, 06/04/1959:1
Crosswalk patrolman Ray Moffett retires after ten years on duty (p),
10/08/1959:1
Daniel Guertin resigns to join Florida police (p), 10/15/1959:1
Ray Moffett presented gifts from students at two schools, 11/26/1959:1
Retired officer Ray Moffett feted by friends, 12/10/1959:1
Middleboro - School Committee. see also Schools - Middleboro
Reorganizes for the year; honors retiring member George Shurtleff, Jr.
(p), 01/27/1955:1
Cleans up agenda items, discusses budget, 02/10/1955:1
To seek funds at special town meeting, 12/01/1955:1
Studies housing to determine grading in junior high, 12/08/1955:1
Announces part two of "Knowing the Outdoors," 01/19/1956:1
C. Trafton Mendall elected chair, 01/26/1956:1
Teachers gain salary increase for September, 02/09/1956:3
No action taken on salary plan, 02/16/1956:1
Revises plan on teachers' salaries, 03/01/1956:1
Handles large agenda, 05/10/1956:1
Organizes for upcoming year (p), 01/31/1957:4
Annual report from 1855-56, 02/14/1957:1
Seeks $25,000 for equipment, 06/06/1957:1
Adopts policy changes for 1959, 12/11/1958:1
Mendall to serve another term as chair, 01/29/1959:1
Increases in school budget explained, 02/12/1959:1
Middleboro - Street Department. see Middleboro - Highway Department
Middleboro - Treasurer and Collector's Department
Invitation for bids to supply accoun