Index 1945 - 1949 - Middleborough Public Library

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Index 1945 - 1949
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Abbott, Francis S.
Public auction (ad), 10/19/1945:6
Abbott, Samuel L., Jr.
Principal of School Street School resigns, 05/10/1946:1
Abbott, Samuel Lee, Jr.
Awarded M.A. degree from the University of Connecticut, 06/08/1945:8
Abele, Arthur T.
Son born, 11/12/1948:5
Abie’s Landscaping
Shrub care (ad), 05/23/1947:2
Abramson, Charles
Son born, 09/20/1946:5
Chimney fire on Plymouth St, 03/21/1947:10
Daughter born, 02/13/1948:4
Chimney fire on Plymouth St, 02/04/1949:6, 11/18/1949:9
Abramson, Charles L.
Engaged to Margaret I. Darling, 12/21/1945:4
Wed to Margaret I. Darling, 01/04/1946:4
Abren, Manuel
Son born, 06/04/1948:4
Abren, Manuel O.
Engaged to Mary Morrone, 11/08/1946:5
Wed to Mary Morrone, 11/15/1946:5
A.C. Cosseboom Co.
Manufacturers of truck bodies (ad), 10/19/1945:4
Accidents
see also Asphyxiation; Aviation - Accidents; Bicycles and Bicycling Accidents; Boats and Boating - Accidents; Burns and Scalds; Cave
Ins; Drowning; Explosives and Explosions; Falls (accidents);
Industrial Accidents; Railroads - Accidents; Sports - Accidents;
Traffic Accidents
Roy Pendleton’s leg struck by heavy log, badly broken, 01/19/1945:5
Roberta Nickerson fractures pelvis coasting, 02/09/1945:4
Anita Lewis escapes serious injury when horse falls on her,
10/12/1945:1
Dean Jennings’ finger lacerated in ice tongs at Shaw’s poultry farm,
10/26/1945:5
Leonard Ditano escapes injury when water shutoff blows out under
pressure, 11/02/1945:1
Ralph Nourse gashes thigh with power saw, 11/30/1945:1
Clyde Turner’s leg fractured when trampled by horse, 05/31/1946:1
Barbara Burt’s skull fractured when hit by racing cycle, dies,
06/21/1946:1
Rhode Island logger injured while working off Rocky Gutter St,
09/06/1946:1
Rose Young breaks ankle in home accident, 01/17/1947:8
Huxley falls into river while fishing, rescued by Kirkland, 07/18/1947:1
Edward McDonald rescued from river by fellow fisherman, Robert
Griswold, 10/17/1947:1
Weston Willard accidentally shot and killed by father, Charles Willard,
11/14/1947:1
Richard Mortimer escapes injury when tractor overturns, 04/02/1948:3
Mrs Carl Burgess’ baby suffocates in parked car, 04/09/1948:1
Frederick Weston crashes into settee, fractures right knee, 04/16/1948:1
Charles Fowler lacerates knee while cutting wood, 06/25/1948:6
Joan Shurtleff shoots self accidentally, 08/06/1948:1
Max Berman struck on head by iron pipe, dies in hospital, 09/24/1948:1
Arthur Jones cuts foot with ax on cranberry bog, 11/19/1948:1
Worcester woman thrown from horse on Pleasant St, 11/26/1948:1
Center St painted green when 50-gallon drum falls off truck,
03/04/1949:1
Ronald Demers hit in eye by jackknife, 07/08/1949:6
Ace Window Service
Weekly or monthly (ad), 03/15/1946:6
Ace Window Washing Service
Paul Stiga buys out Pilgrim Window Washing Service, renames (ad),
09/07/1945:2, 09/07/1945:4
Ackerman, Ralph L.
And Kenneth Taylor licensed to open Ye Old Cape Fruit and Vegetable
Market, 05/25/1945:6
Actors and Acting
Arlene Hackett Husted speaks to The Little Theatre Group,
10/15/1948:1
Adamaitis, Peter A.
Engaged to Felicia W. Wolski, 04/15/1949:4
Adamitis, Peter A.
Wed to Felicia W. Wolski, 05/27/1949:7
Adams, Brainerd
Resides in Shaker Heights, OH, 07/19/1946:4
Adams, Edward
Son born, 07/12/1946:4
Adams, Eleanor C.
Wed to Ralph W. Maddigan, Jr., 11/16/1945:4
Adams, Eleanor Covell
Wedding described, 11/16/1945:8
Adams, Joseph W.
Mortgagee’s sale of real estate, 08/27/1948:8
Adams, Kenneth
Son born, 11/16/1945:4, 12/06/1946:5
Adams, Lillian
Apple tree in full blossom, 11/01/1946:12
Adams, Lily
Family moves to East Middleboro, 07/15/1949:9
Adolescents
see also Middleboro Teen Canteen
Work certificates issued to 352 minors in 1944, 01/26/1945:4
Teen Canteen of Lakeville appeals to residents for funding,
12/07/1945:7
Teen Canteen of Lakeville receives compliments on orderly conduct,
12/14/1945:7
Boys and girls organize council, 09/13/1946:1
Vera Davis guilty of being stubborn child, gets probation, 11/15/1946:1
Middleboro Youth Guidance Council formed by representatives of many
organizations, 01/21/1949:2
Middleboro Youth Guidance Council scholarship representatives gather,
03/18/1949:1
Adshead, J. Henry
Couple sells Miller St home, moves to Rehoboth, 08/20/1948:5
Adultery
Minnie Hayden and Howard Pittsley cases sent to grand jury,
03/22/1946:1
Africa
Young missionaries, Mr and Mrs Oliver Donner, leave for East Africa
soon, 12/07/1945:1
Donner missionary family on the way home after four years,
09/02/1949:2
Donner family finds home ready on arrival home, 10/14/1949:1
African Americans
First Unitarian hears lecture on Negro problem, 11/29/1946:1
Aged (see Rest Homes)
Agnone, Jack
Stationed in Washington, DC, 06/21/1946:4
Agone, Jack
Discharged from military service, 08/16/1946:8
Agone, Robert
Agrella, Dolores
Engaged to Robert H. Gay, 10/26/1945:4
Wed to Robert H. Gay, 11/16/1945:4
Agricultural Equipment (see BKN Co.)
Agriculture (see Farms and Farming)
Airplanes (see Aviation)
Akerman, Al
Enlists in U.S. Navy Air Corps, 03/12/1948:10
Akerman, Albert L.
Recruit in peacetime Navy (p), 04/23/1948:1
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Akerman, Louisa
Obituary, 08/23/1946:2
Akerman, Ralph
Auction sale (ad), 11/05/1948:6
Akerman, Ralph L.
Nemasket Gas and Oil, Fairview St (ad), 01/05/1945:8
Akers, Harold
Twin sons born, 12/20/1946:5
Akers, Harold P.
Son born, 05/04/1945:8
Discharged from 231st Field Artillery Battalion, 10/12/1945:3
Passes state engineering exam, 05/23/1947:7
Akers, Marjorie Lynch
Son born, 05/04/1945:8
Alander, Carl A., Jr.
Killed on Okinawa on May 5, 05/25/1945:5
Albanese, Lawrence Louis
Wed to Violet Marion Langelier, 06/18/1948:12
Albert (Dr)
Purchases Poirer cottage on Wareham St, 08/30/1946:4
Alberti, Adrian
Purchases house on Spruce St, 01/05/1945:2
Alberti, Alfred
Local troops celebrate Boy Scout Week (p), 02/18/1949:1
Alberti, Alfred P.
Sergeant serving in Germany, 08/17/1945:4
Discharged from 104th Evacuation Hospital, 10/26/1945:5
Engaged to Doris E. Freeman, 05/31/1946:5
Wed to Doris E. Freeman, 06/07/1946:5
Alberti, Mrs Adrian
Funeral held in Wareham, 01/19/1945:4
Alberts, Elsie M.
Incorporator of Sisterhood of the Congregation of Beth Israel, Inc. in
Onset, 11/11/1949:1
Alberts, Murray
Chosen MHS essayist, 03/16/1945:1
Seaman 1st Class accepted for radar training, 06/08/1945:1
Completes boot training at Great Lakes Naval Station, 10/05/1945:5
Confined to naval hospital with scarlet fever, 11/16/1945:1
Seaman 1st Class stationed in Chicago, 02/15/1946:8
Seaman 1st Class stationed at Great Lakes Training Station,
04/26/1946:1
Discharged from U.S. Navy, 08/23/1946:1
Enrolls at Boston University, 09/27/1946:8
On Dean’s List at Boston University, 04/09/1948:1
Elected to Alpha Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, 03/11/1949:1
Receives degree from Boston University, 06/10/1949:10
Engaged to Beverly Ruth David, 08/26/1949:10
Alberts Shoe Co.
Wanted, experienced and inexperienced women and girls (ad),
02/15/1946:2
Operator wanted (ad), 09/26/1947:10
Takes Industrial League trophy in softball, 09/03/1948:4
Wins softball playoffs, 09/03/1948:4
Takes softball title, 08/19/1949:1
Shoe help wanted (ad), 12/16/1949:8
Albright, Betty Jane
Albright, Dean
Private stationed at Ft. McClellan, AL, 07/26/1946:8
Alcoholic Beverages
see also Mello’s Country Store
Gaudette’s Package Store, 158 Center Ave (ad), 01/05/1945:6
All liquor places to be closed on VE Day, 04/06/1945:1
Murphy’s Package Store (ad), 12/28/1945:6
Gaudette’s Package Store, new location 439 Center St (ad),
06/13/1947:10
Local clubs fail to file required state reports, 09/05/1947:4
Alcoholic Beverages - Law and Legislation
Willcott’s license rescinded, has not used it past two years, 06/08/1945:7
Selectmen reverse Willcott liquor license decision, 06/22/1945:1
Fourteen applications for licenses, 11/23/1945:4
Lakeville businesses apply for licenses, 11/23/1945:6
Middleboro businesses apply for licenses, 11/23/1945:7
Selectmen grant licenses, no opposition, 12/07/1945:1
Standish Filling Station applies for license, 12/07/1945:5
Carpenter gets license for The Fireside, 12/21/1945:10
Permits due for renewal, 01/18/1946:1
The Lyric Club to boost music culture, applies for charter and liquor
license, 02/01/1946:1
Frank Mello applies for license transfer for Higgins Package Store,
02/22/1946:5
Liquor license transfers with sale of property from Carpenter to Joseph,
04/05/1946:1
Notice of liquor license transfer from Carpenter to Joseph (ad),
04/05/1946:5
Selectmen vote again on Carpenter/Joseph transfer, 04/19/1946:4
Liquor places must not block windows, 05/17/1946:1
VFW asks for club license on South Main, 07/12/1946:1
VFW applies for club license, 07/12/1946:8
Club license granted for VFW’s new location, 07/26/1946:1
Fraternal Order of Eagles applies for liquor license, 07/26/1946:8
Clergymen file protest over VFW club license, 08/02/1946:1
Eagles now seek club license, 08/02/1946:1
Eagles withdraw application for license, 08/09/1946:1
Faietti will not rent to VFW if they get club license, 08/23/1946:1
Middleboro businesses file license applications, 11/22/1946:4,
11/22/1946:9
All liquor licenses for 1947 granted, 12/06/1946:1
VFW applies for liquor license, 12/06/1946:5
Linden Lodge files application for license, 12/13/1946:11
VFW granted all-alcoholic club license, 12/20/1946:2
Harold Grover applies for liquor license for Linden Lodge, 03/14/1947:5
Jennie Morris applies for liquor license for King Philip, 03/14/1947:5
Gaudette’s Package Store applies for license, 04/18/1947:2
Selectmen okay 1 a.m. closing on 4th of July, 07/04/1947:5
Lakeville businesses apply for licenses, 11/14/1947:4, 11/14/1947:5
John Cabot Club applies for license, 11/21/1947:4
Middleboro businesses apply for licenses, 11/21/1947:5, 11/21/1947:6
All licenses renewed for 1948, 12/05/1947:8
Rev Peterson objects to number of licenses issued, 12/12/1947:1
Dunn and West apply for seasonal package store license, 02/06/1948:1
Selectmen not to issue seasonal licenses, 02/20/1948:5
Gaudette and Savas granted permits for “nips”, 04/30/1948:4
Selectmen transfer license from Red Coach Grill manager Mallick to
new manager Doherty, 08/13/1948:8
License renewal applications due, 11/12/1948:1
All holders of liquor licenses apply for 1949, 11/19/1948:1
Lakeville and Middleboro businesses apply for licenses, 11/19/1948:4
Middleboro businesses apply for licenses, 11/19/1948:9
Selectmen renew present licenses, 12/10/1948:1
Fraternal Order of Eagle applies for license, 01/28/1949:1
Order of Eagles gets license, 02/11/1949:1
Rev Edwards asks revocation of Eagles’ liquor license, 02/25/1949:1
Eagles’ license not issued yet, 03/11/1949:1
Selectmen defer action on revocation of Eagles’ license, 03/25/1949:1
Anthony Bliss applies for license, 03/25/1949:8
No action on Eagles’ license revocation, 04/01/1949:1
Bliss gets license for Old King Philip Inn, 04/08/1949:1
Eagles’ liquor license revoked, 04/08/1949:1
Eagles file appeal, 04/15/1949:1
Rev Edwards approves action on Eagles’ liquor license, 04/29/1949:4
Eleven arrested at The Country Mansion for serving without a license,
05/06/1949:1
Eleven get fines in Country Mansion dance raid cases, 05/20/1949:1
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Alcoholic Beverages - Law and Legislation (continued)
Eagles appeal on license dismissal, 07/29/1949:1
Eagles refuse to ask for license again, 08/12/1949:1
Etta Mae Washburn arrested for illegal keeping and sale, 08/12/1949:1
Etta Washburn appeals fines totaling $500, 09/02/1949:1
Selectmen approve permit for Irene Gorrie for late husband’s business,
11/11/1949:1
Lakeville merchants apply for permits, 11/11/1949:6
Jennie Morris applies for license, 11/18/1949:2
Middleboro businesses apply for licenses, 11/18/1949:6, 11/18/1949:7
John Cabot Club applies for license, 11/25/1949:2
The Quittacas applies for license, 11/25/1949:9
Selectmen vote on 18 licenses, 12/02/1949:1
Eagles apply for liquor license, 12/02/1949:2
Selectmen revise license fees, 12/02/1949:12
Selectmen refuse liquor license for Eagles, 12/16/1949:1
Eagles file petition for writ of mandamus against selectmen,
12/30/1949:1
Alcoholics Anonymous
Middleboro group now forming (ad), 02/20/1948:2
Local group formed, 02/20/1948:5
Taunton-Middleboro group holds meeting, 03/12/1948:4
Alden, Agnes
Purchases Roberts place on Wood St, 05/25/1945:10
Alden, Albert Gregory
Born to John, 11/11/1949:3
Alden, Alice
Sells Center St land to Joseph Neobre, 12/27/1946:5
Alden, Alton G.
Obituary, 10/12/1945:3
Alden, Arthur B.
Engaged to Virginia Boarn, 04/27/1945:8
Discharged from U.S. Marine Corps (p), 12/07/1945:1
Graduates from Babson Institute, 04/22/1949:6
Alden, Arthur Bates
Alden, Arthur Harris
Obituary, 12/27/1946:4
Dies at age 80, 12/27/1946:5
Alden, Carl
Bog shanty burns, 05/03/1946:4
Shanty fire at Cherry St bog, 05/03/1946:4
Alden, Gordon
Chimney fire on Wood St, 12/27/1946:5
Alden, Harriett Collins
Widow of George dies at age 70, 05/24/1946:5
Alden, Harriett Susan
Obituary, 05/24/1946:4
Alden, Hope W.
Transfers from Gas & Electric office to Water Department,
07/30/1948:1
Alden, Jean
Engaged to Thomas Lawrence Lomasney, 08/17/1945:4
Wed to Thomas Lawrence Lomasney, 08/24/1945:4
Alden, Joan
Married in October 1944, 02/02/1945:8
Alden, John
Son born, 11/11/1949:3
Alden, John Burkhead
Born to John S., 05/24/1946:3
Alden, John Henry Harlow
Obituary, 03/21/1947:5
Alden, John S.
Receives honorable discharge (p), 07/20/1945:1
Son born, 05/24/1946:3
Alden, Leon
MHS Class of 1914 holds first reunion (p), 06/17/1949:1
Alden, Margaret Elizabeth
Alden, Maynard
Private 1st Class transfers from New Guinea to the Philippines,
02/09/1945:4
Alden, Rachel
Replaces Barbara Stanhope at MHS, 10/04/1946:2
New member of MHS faculty appointed, 10/11/1946:1
Who’s who at MHS, 12/13/1946:8
Alden, Sally
Member of MHS student council (p), 06/21/1946:9
High school girls volunteer for work on Red Cross appeal (p),
03/04/1949:1
Alden, Stephen P.
Notice of tax taking, 07/13/1945:6
Alden, Theodore H.
Obituary, 08/13/1948:8
Aldrich, Emma E.
Obituary, 04/13/1945:4
Widow of George E. dies at age 82, 04/13/1945:4
Petition for administration of estate, 04/27/1945:5
Aldrich, Evangeline Young
Aldrich, Harry
Daughter born, 01/04/1946:4, 09/23/1949:6
Aldrich, Oscar J.
Reverend reappointed to Chartley, MA, 06/14/1946:4
Aldrich, Warren H.
Petition for probate of will, 06/21/1946:3
Aldrich, William Bartlett
Dies at age 84, 08/08/1947:4
Obituary, 08/08/1947:4
Alewives (see Herring)
Alexander, J. Herbert
Selectmen vote approval of character for certificate of incorporation,
07/25/1947:1
Alexander, John Herbert, Jr.
Engaged to Phyllis Natalie Boyden, 08/22/1947:4
Wed to Phyllis Natalie Boyden, 09/05/1947:4
Graduates from School of Real Estate Practice in Boston, 06/25/1948:10
Alfred's Beauty Shop
11 Centre St (ad), 03/15/1946:6
111 Center St (ad), 02/28/1947:4
Alger, Agnes
Who’s who in MHS senior class, 04/11/1947:8
Attends Colby College, 12/19/1947:12
Engaged to Michael Stephanian, 12/24/1948:10, 04/29/1949:10
Alger, Agnes E.
Engaged to Michael Stephanian, 08/05/1949:4
Wed to Michael Stephanian, 08/19/1949:4
Alger, Carolyn
Memorial High School a capella choir (p), 02/11/1949:1
Chosen for Girls’ State, 05/20/1949:1
Honored at Girls’ State, 06/24/1949:1
Alger, Fred B.
Resigns post as superintendent of National Fireworks plant in
Chillicothe, OH, 06/08/1945:8
And Leighton haul in 260 pounds of fish off Brant Rock, 06/29/1945:1
Cellar dug for new home on South Main St, 07/30/1948:8
Couple moves to new home on South Main St, 03/18/1949:3
MHS senior grid men receive sweaters from Lions (p), 12/02/1949:1
Alger, George
On Dean’s List at Colby College, 03/22/1946:7
Alger, Georgina
Candidate for DAR outstanding girl award, 03/02/1945:2
Chosen MHS salutatorian, 03/16/1945:1
Receives Massachusetts Good Citizenship Pilgrim award from DAR,
03/23/1945:1
Enrolled at Colby College, 09/28/1945:8
Engaged to Arnold W. Tozer, 12/26/1947:4
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa, 04/01/1949:1
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Alger, Georgina (continued)
Graduates from Colby College, 06/17/1949:14
Alger, J.
MHS football season summary (p), 12/07/1945:1
Alger, John
Enrolls in Dartmouth College, 08/24/1945:6
MHS football squad (p), 11/21/1947:1
Alger, John Rhodolphus
Alger, Mary Ann
Enters Massachusetts State College, 09/28/1945:8
On carnival committee at UMass, 01/28/1949:4
Graduates from University of Massachusetts, 06/10/1949:12
Engaged to Bruce Whitman Shufelt, 06/17/1949:7
Alger, Matthew S.
Obituary, 12/19/1947:4
Dies at age 74, 12/19/1947:6
Alger, Rhodolphus
Dartmouth College alumnus, 10/21/1949:10
Alger, Rhodolphus P.
Appointed probation officer, 08/23/1946:1
Beach colony divided over cottage name, 08/01/1947:8
Manor story causes protest, 08/08/1947:1
State racing inspector at Weymouth Fair, 09/19/1947:7
Announces candidacy for selectman (p), 11/04/1949:1
Candidate for selectman, 12/09/1949:1
Alger, Sally
Alger, Stanley F.
Arrives in Gibraltar on board USS Glennon (p), 04/12/1946:1
Couple married 25 years, 06/25/1948:3
Alger, Stanley F., Jr.
Seaman 2nd Class completes training at Sampson, NY, 02/09/1945:4
Completes pre-radio school in Chicago, transfers to Gulfport, MS,
03/23/1945:1
Attends Radio Technicians School in Chicago, IL, 08/17/1945:8
Petty Officer 3rd Class qualifies as radio technician, 10/19/1945:1
Completes radio and radar training, 02/01/1946:1
Attends Dartmouth College, 10/18/1946:10
Graduates from Dartmouth College, 06/17/1949:14
Alger, Walter
Middleboro man answers the call to service (p), 09/28/1945:7
Alger, Walter E.
Lieutenant to report to Selman Field, 06/15/1945:1
Lieutenant receives advanced training in navigation (p), 08/17/1945:1
Alger, Walter Elwin, Jr.
Second Lieutenant reports for combat duty, 07/20/1945:1
Allan, Bert J.
Resigns from 4th District Court seven months ago, 12/20/1946:1
Allan, B.J.
Joseph Ayotte negotiating purchase of dwellings from Allan, plans to
remodel, 02/01/1946:1
Law office now in Room 2, Bank Building (ad), 05/30/1947:8
Allan, Elmer
Couple sells Pleasant St home, moves to home of Judge Allan,
04/02/1948:3
Allan, Elmer G.
Law office now in Room 2, Bank Building (ad), 05/30/1947:8
Couple moves to North Middleboro, 08/06/1948:8
Allan, Robina M.
Obituary, 11/16/1945:4
Allan, Robina Morey
Wife of Bert J. dies at age 83, 11/16/1945:4
Allen, Carlton H.
Infantryman discharged, 10/12/1945:1
Allen, Catherine E.
Engaged to Alfred A. Desrosiers, 04/27/1945:4
Wed to Alfred V. Desrosiers, 05/11/1945:4
Allen, Elliott R.
Engaged to Sylvia Forman, 12/13/1946:7
Wed to Sylvia Forman, 01/03/1947:5
Allen, Elliott Robert
New teacher at MHS, 08/31/1945:3
Interview with new MHS faculty member, 10/12/1945:2
Allen, Ernest
Son born, 02/28/1947:5
Allen, Ethel F.
Wed to Walter Beckman, 07/09/1948:4
Allen, Fred
Cast of minstrel show benefit for Fall Brook Mothers’ Club (p),
05/07/1948:1
Allen, Frederic
New Cub pack organized in Fall Brook (p), 08/15/1947:1
Allen, Frederic C.
Inducted into U.S. Navy, 04/27/1945:1
Local deer hunters break meat shortage in Maine, 11/01/1946:1
Allen, Frederic C., Jr.
Boy saves life of family cow from barn fire, 10/01/1948:9
Allen, Frederic Cobrun
Discharged from U.S. Naval Reserve, 11/23/1945:4
Allen, Frederick
Helps organize new Cub pack in Fall Brook, 08/15/1947:1
Son born, 02/11/1949:4
Allen, Freeman
Son born, 11/19/1948:4
Allen, Freeman H.
Wed to Ruth B. Westgate, 07/02/1948:4
Allen, Geraldine
Citizen of Tomorrow (p), 01/02/1948:1
Allen, Gertrude
05/07/1948:1
Allen, J. Grace
Obituary, 08/30/1946:2
Allen, James
Allen, Lumina
Obituary, 12/28/1945:5
Widow of Victor dies at age 65, 12/28/1945:5
Allen, Phyllis Chandler
Allen, Robert
Allen, Rube
Mitchell Memorial Club basketball team ends season with 14-14 record
(p), 04/18/1947:1
Allen, Vernon F.
Stole potatoes and fertilizer from Clinton Burnham, 06/29/1945:1
Allen, Walter K.
Falls into auto grease pit at Thomas Bros., 11/05/1948:2
Obituary, 11/26/1948:5
Allen, Wayne R.
Wed to Mary Durgin, 07/04/1947:4
Allen, Wendell
Son born, 07/09/1948:4
Allen, Will K.
Engaged to Mabel C. Haskins, 04/01/1949:4
Wed to Mabel C. Haskins, 04/15/1949:4
Allen, William G.
Allenby, Hubert A.
Former interim pastor dies in sea tragedy off Nantucket, 09/16/1949:1
Alley, Arthur
Engaged to Madeline Panesis, 10/24/1947:10
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Alley, Arthur J.
Returns home after three and a half years in Army, 03/29/1946:1
Fined $50 for drunk driving, 02/21/1947:2
Alley, L.A.
Wins poultry prize at Boston show, 02/20/1948:4
Alley, Leon A.
To resume duties at sanatorium, 11/23/1945:1
Alley, Otis E.
Grass fire sparks shingle blaze on Plain St, 02/21/1947:5
Alley, Virginia
Graduates from Dean Academy, Franklin, 06/15/1945:8
Engaged to Eugene Edward Flynn, 08/19/1949:4
Alley, Virginia Margaret
Engaged to John Edward Flynn, 08/27/1948:1
Allison, Doris Craig
Son born, 03/11/1949:4, 03/11/1949:6
Allison, Edwin
Re-enlists in U.S. Navy, 11/07/1947:5
Son born, 03/11/1949:4, 03/11/1949:6
Re-enlists in submarine service, 10/07/1949:12
Allison, Edwin S.
Engaged to Doris L. Craig, 11/30/1945:5
Wed to Doris L. Craig, 12/07/1945:5
Allison, William
Allison, William Craig
Born to Edwin and Doris Craig, 03/11/1949:4, 03/11/1949:6
Almeida Bus Co.
Selectmen favor route through North Middleboro, 01/12/1945:5
Town Manager asked to attend hearing in Boston, 04/06/1945:1
Town Manager attends hearing, 04/13/1945:4
Granted license extension, 07/13/1945:1
John Almeida, Jr. warns drivers about speeding (l), 09/14/1945:2
Selectmen ask why service hasn’t started, 10/05/1945:4
Granted three routes, 01/18/1946:1
Selectmen praise service, 04/19/1946:1
Files complaint about condition of roads, 07/26/1946:2
Asks franchise for service north of Brockton, 10/04/1946:1
Selectmen to attend hearing in Boston, 10/04/1946:4
We give service not excuses (ad) (p), 10/04/1946:4
Granted franchise for Boston, 07/04/1947:1
Bus decision will benefit Middleboro, 07/11/1947:1
Announces through direct express between New Bedford and Boston
(ad), 07/11/1947:8
Timetable for express bus (ad) (t), 07/25/1947:8
Official asks town for street improvements, 08/22/1947:1
Transportation superintendent tries to solve parking problems,
09/05/1947:1
Alerts selectmen that they can handle increased traffic, 03/05/1948:6
Change in schedule (ad) (t), 03/05/1948:9
John Almeida incorporates, 06/11/1948:7
Bus kills doe on Murdock St, 11/19/1948:1
Ready to give service between Taunton and Wareham when permitted,
04/15/1949:1
Zeronski injured in bus accident, 09/09/1949:9
Cameron collides with bus on Plymouth St, 11/04/1949:2
Almy, George
Officer wrecks alibi in rock-throwing case, 05/09/1947:4
Guilty of stoning Ricco home, 05/16/1947:1
Dominic Serra fined for “teaching” youth about dice, 08/15/1947:1
Almy, George L.
Pleads guilty to pulling false alarm, 10/18/1946:1
Gets six months for false alarm, 01/24/1947:5
Allowed time to get job to pay for damages to Ricco home,
01/30/1948:1
Fails to get job, but pays $5 of damages, 02/13/1948:6
Almy, George L. (continued)
Given one month to pay property damage, 05/14/1948:8
Discharged from probation, 06/18/1948:1
Almy, George L., Jr.
Guilty of stealing bicycle, 04/19/1946:2
Alonzo F. Ryder Co.
Department store (ad), 02/02/1945:7
Walter McNeil joins staff, 02/08/1946:4
Harold Wood resigns, 02/08/1946:8
Store displays high school art work, 02/14/1947:1
James and Mary McNeil buy building on Center St, 09/17/1948:1
Anniversary sale (ad), 10/08/1948:11
Fire destroys part of awning, 03/11/1949:9
Anniversary sale (ad), 10/14/1949:12
Alpert, Louis
Obituary, 08/22/1947:3
Alpert, Pauline June
Freshman at Wellesley College, 09/16/1949:5
Alphonse, Edward Francis
Alphonse, Marion
Shoe company employees go deep-sea fishing (p), 09/12/1947:1
Alto, Kusti
Tax collector’s notice, 02/16/1945:4
Auto stolen a year ago, just ‘found’, 09/06/1946:1
Alves, Arthur
Alves, Arthur B.
Fined $5 for failure to display inspection sticker, 06/14/1946:3
Fined $10 for disturbing the peace, 08/22/1947:2
Alyce Beauty Center
Alice Sullivan opens shop at 39 Cherry St (ad), 04/13/1945:8
Alice Sullivan complains of lack of street signs, 05/11/1945:6
Opens shop at 15 Center St (ad), 11/09/1945:4
Amaral, Edward
Amaral, Francis Coute, Jr.
Engaged to Marita Dame, 09/12/1947:1, 09/26/1947:5
Wed to Marita Ann Dame, 10/03/1947:4
Amaral, Genevieve
Engaged to Walter Paul Michael, 11/21/1947:4
Wed to Walter Paul Michael, 12/05/1947:6
Amaral, Manuel
Son born, 05/16/1947:4
Amaral, Manuel J.
Corporal gets home news in Gazette (l), 07/13/1945:8
Amaral, Marie
Ambrose, Arthur
Notice of Lakeville tax taking, 06/22/1945:5
Lakeville garage and car completely destroyed, 06/03/1949:5
Foreclosure notice, 09/16/1949:6
Ambrose, Elizabeth
Ambrose, Elizabeth M.
Ambroult, Laurence E.
Wed to Regina B. Jones, 11/15/1946:5
American Building
George Lang sells property at South Main and Wareham St to Frederick
Standish, 10/05/1945:1
American Cancer Society
Kenneth Atwood heads local appeal, 04/08/1949:9
Appeal time extended, 04/29/1949:6
American Cranberry Exchange
Cooperative members optimistic, 09/06/1946:1
Opening price $26 per barrel, 09/20/1946:1
Has options from 31 states, 04/30/1948:1
Cranberry World “Meet a Member” Paul Thompson, 06/18/1948:6
Peace offering by cranberry co-op rejected, 07/09/1948:1
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American Cranberry Exchange (continued)
Two national cranberry co-ops agree on marketing plan drawn up by
Benson, 02/11/1949:1
Members of NE Exchange approve new marketing plan unanimously,
03/04/1949:1
Co-sponsors berry pageant, 10/14/1949:2
American Cranberry Exchange
Berries hit high cash volume in 1946, 01/10/1947:1
American Legion - Simeon L. Nickerson Post
Chimney fire on South Main St, 02/02/1945:4
Obtains flag flown over Capitol on day Roosevelt died, 04/27/1945:1
Expresses appreciation for support in Poppy Day campaign,
06/01/1945:4
Holds annual meeting, 06/08/1945:8
Annual installation impressive, 10/05/1945:3
Hopkins elected president at annual meeting (p), 06/07/1946:1
Five Middleboro boys attend Boys’ State in Amherst, 06/28/1946:1
Opposes House Bill HR 2346, 07/05/1946:8
Lt. Governor principal speaker at Annual Veterans’ Night, 03/21/1947:1
Playground prohibited as carnival site, 03/28/1947:1
Carnival ban entirely up to Park Board, 04/11/1947:1
Holds annual election of officers, 06/06/1947:5
Kevin Casey and George Deane chosen to attend Boys’ State at
Amherst, 06/27/1947:1
Three youths report on Boy’s State, 07/25/1947:1
Delegation set for services for overseas dead, 10/10/1947:1
Applies for 1948 carnival license, 11/21/1947:1
Fire department discovers hot wires before fire breaks out, 01/02/1948:1
Holds annual election, 06/11/1948:3
Sponsors Arthur Harris and Paul Jones at Boys’ State, 06/25/1948:1
Carnival company cancels engagement here, 07/30/1948:1
Gets new carnival dates, 08/13/1948:1
Buck O’Connell hurls no-hitter for Legion (t), 08/13/1948:3
Plans campaign for increased membership, 10/15/1948:9
To sponsor baseball team in junior league, 03/04/1949:10
John Scanlon to coach Junior Legion nine, 05/06/1949:10
Bruce Matheson and Duane Wheeler go to Boys’ State, 05/27/1949:7
Three Middleboro boys win honors at Boys’ State, 07/15/1949:1
Applications for special dividends of Nat’l Life Ins. being accepted,
09/02/1949:1
Franklin Harlow to head post (p), 09/16/1949:1
Opens drive for new members, 10/07/1949:1
Annual Poppy Day here, 11/04/1949:1
Stages fine minstrels, 11/04/1949:1
Past commander Hall calls for active patriotism, 11/18/1949:1
American Legion - Simeon L. Nickerson Post, Women's Auxiliary
Phyllis Holt represents Middleboro at Girls’ State (p), 06/13/1947:1
Holds annual roll call (p), 05/21/1948:1
Evelyn Banta chosen to attend Girls’ State, 05/28/1948:5
Carolyn Alger chosen for Girls’ State, 05/20/1949:1
Carolyn Alger honored at Girls’ State, 06/24/1949:1
American Red Cross (see Red Cross - Middleboro Chapter)
Americas
Roger Harris travels 11,400 miles by bicycle and hitchhiking (p),
07/18/1947:1
Barbara Barstow tells of experiences in Canal Zone, 10/24/1947:7
Missionary G. Dudley Kinsman returns after seven years in Brazil,
02/13/1948:9
Missionary G. Dudley Kinsman returns from South America,
03/12/1948:1
Stanley Washburn takes trip to Alaska, 04/30/1948:5
Mr and Mrs Harry Belmont depart for road trip to West Coast,
05/21/1948:5
Ames, Charles
Pedestrian struck by auto driven by Albert Rullo, 07/02/1948:1
Ames, Fisher
Son born, 08/29/1947:4
Ames, John S., Jr.
Attends Plymouth Republican Club outing hosting Governor Bradford
(p), 08/22/1947:1
Ampietro, Leonard A.
Discharged from 13th Infantry, 12/28/1945:6
Anacki, Alexander M.
Promoted to Sergeant with 8th Army in Yokohama, 10/26/1945:1
Anacki, D.
Anacki, Dan
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
Anacki, Daniel
1945 MHS baseball season a winner (p), 06/15/1945:1
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
MHS championship hoop squad (p), 04/04/1947:1
Anacki, Daniel W.
Returns to Sampson College, NY, 02/13/1948:6
Anacki, E.
Anacki, Eugene
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
Member of MHS traffic squad and class officer (p), 06/21/1946:9
Anacki, Mary
New teacher at Waterman school in Rochester, 07/20/1945:8
Elected to faculty at Bates School, 08/15/1947:1
Ancient Free & Accepted Order of Masons - Mayflower Lodge
Holds 22nd annual visitation with New Bedford lodge, 04/26/1946:4
Appoint Dalton Penniman to district office, 02/18/1949:1
Willard Dunham and Sylvanus Brett presented with 50-year jewels,
05/20/1949:1
Anderson, B.E.
Still doing shoe repair, despite statements to contrary (ad), 12/16/1949:4
Anderson, Beverly
Anderson, Burnett E.
Loses carpentry tools when fire guts shop, 07/18/1947:1
Anderson, Claire
Chimney fire on Lakeside Ave, 09/10/1948:8
Anderson, Eunice L.
Engaged to Stanley L. Churchill, 05/04/1945:5
Wed to Stanley L. Churchill, 06/01/1945:4
Anderson, Eunice Louise
Anderson, Gordon
Discharged from Army Air Force, 03/15/1946:5
Son born, 04/18/1947:5
Purchases sporting goods store from Charles Sherman, 04/25/1947:1
Burnham and Krisinger charged with stealing radio from Middleboro
Sporting Goods Co., 09/12/1947:1
Radio thief, Krisinger, gets suspended sentence; Burnham not guilty,
09/19/1947:1
Sponsors new organization for model plane enthusiasts, 10/28/1949:1
Anderson, Gordon W.
Corporal stationed in Marianas, 08/17/1945:1
Middleboro Sporting Goods, 162 Center St (ad), 05/16/1947:4
Anderson, Harry K.
Fire damages two-car garage and workshop, 11/07/1947:1
Anderson, Harry T.
Trained by Navy in revolutionary firefighting methods, helped save
ships, 09/14/1945:1
Anderson, Harry T., Jr.
Lieutenant stationed with Naval Reserves on west coast (p),
01/19/1945:1
Anderson, Jean
Enrolls at Park Grove, Maine, 09/19/1947:2
Student at Oak Grove School in Vassalboro, ME, 03/26/1948:10
Returns from Oak Grove School for Girls in Maine, 06/25/1948:1
Anderson, John William
Wed to Linnia Eleanor Waino, 09/07/1945:4
Anderson, Josephine C.
Obituary, 07/26/1946:5
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Anderson, Josephine Caroline
Widow of Frederick T. dies at age 83, 07/26/1946:5
Anderson, Knute
Son born, 05/28/1948:4
Anderson, Laurabelle
Chimney fire on Frank St, 04/20/1945:2
Anderson, Leon
Anderson, Margaret Jean
Engaged to Gordon Schonfarber, Jr., 09/16/1949:6
Wed to Gordon Schonfarber, Jr., 09/23/1949:7
Anderson, Mrs Frederick L.
Purchases Everett Heights lot in town auction, 02/07/1947:7
Anderson, Paul
Middleboro man answers call to serve (p), 01/05/1945:7
Engaged to Kathleen Elizabeth Shaw, 10/24/1947:4, 10/31/1947:4
Wed to Kathleen Elizabeth Shaw, 11/14/1947:4
Returns from Montana State Highway employment, 07/08/1949:10
Anderson, Paul T.
Son born, 07/02/1948:5
Anderson, Paul Timothy
Graduates from Worcester Tech, 06/18/1948:1
Anderson, Robert
Lieutenant (jg) transfers to Boston Naval District, 12/14/1945:5
Character approved in application for incorporation of Churchill Shores
of Lakeville, 11/08/1946:3
Anderson, Robert L.
Promoted to Lieutenant (jg) after participation in South Pacific
invasions (p), 01/19/1945:1
Engaged to Beverly Ann Shurtleff, 06/22/1945:4
Wed to Beverly Ann Shurtleff, 06/29/1945:4
Enrolls at Boston University Law School, 09/26/1947:10
Purchases property from town at public auction, 09/16/1949:12
Anderson, Robert Leonard
Engaged to Beverly Anne Shurtleff, 04/20/1945:1
Anderson, Stephen
Middleboro man answers call to arms (p), 04/06/1945:3
Corporal returns to duty at Brooklyn Navy Shipyard, 11/08/1946:1
Anderson, Stephen A.
Corporal stationed in the Pacific (p), 02/02/1945:1
Corporal now in Nagasaki, 10/26/1945:1
Anderson, Wakefield Timothy
Born to Paul T., 07/02/1948:5
Anderson, William S.
Chimney fire on Rice St, 12/03/1948:4
Anderson & Sons
Spinet pianos (ad), 09/12/1947:8
Anderson’s Piano Factory
South Middleboro (ad), 11/19/1948:4
Andler, William R.
New vice president in charge of sales at The Walker Co. (p),
01/11/1946:1
Andrade, Edward B.
Legal action taken on mortgage, 03/11/1949:5
Andrade, Henry H.
Enlists in U.S. Army, 06/11/1948:10
Andrews, Alfred
Son born, 04/13/1945:4
Andrews, Anne
Central Congregational ladies present antique exhibition (p),
04/11/1947:1
Andrews, Augustine
Andrews, Charles
Daughter born, 04/09/1948:4, 09/16/1949:6
Andrews, Charles F.
Engaged to Christine E. DeNino, 06/21/1946:4
Wed to Christine E. DeNiro, 07/26/1946:5
Andrews, Christine Denino
Andrews, Doris A.
Engaged to Harold E. Nourse, 12/02/1949:7
Wed to Harold E. Nourse, 12/16/1949:7
Andrews, Doris Ann
Wed to Francis Joseph Silva, 07/18/1947:4
Andrews, Earl
Son born, 01/04/1946:4
Andrews, Earle
Son born, 04/09/1948:4
Andrews, Evelyn
Graduates from St. Mary’s School of Nursing, 05/31/1946:3
Engaged to Frank Pacheco, 09/26/1947:3
Andrews, Evelyn E.
Cadet nurse completes affiliation at Boston City hospital, 03/16/1945:5
Engaged to Frank L. Pacheco, 09/26/1947:4
Wed to Frank L. Pacheco, 10/10/1947:4
Andrews, Jane Louise
Obituary, 01/03/1947:4
Wife of Wales H. dies at age 54, 01/03/1947:5
Andrews, Joseph
Son born, 04/26/1946:5
Andrews, Maria A.
Executors present account of estate, 03/11/1949:5
Andrews, Mary A.
Engaged to Frank A. Samul, 10/19/1945:4
Andrews, Norman
Sergeant returns from service in Europe, 06/08/1945:1
Andrews, Norman S.
Graduates from MIT, 06/24/1949:9
Andrews, Peter V.
Collides with Brockton truck on Rte 28, 09/10/1948:1
Andrews, Roger C.
Andrews, Ruth J.
Discharged from U.S Navy, 06/07/1946:1
Andrews, Ruth W.
Knitted and fancy articles (ad), 04/02/1948:2
Andrews, Sarah T.
South Carver woman dies at age 87, 06/01/1945:4
Andrews, William A.
Dies at age 8, 10/04/1946:5
Andrews, William Abiel
Town’s oldest merchant dies, obituary, 10/04/1946:1
Andrews, William C.
Dies at age 54, 11/16/1945:4
Obituary, 11/16/1945:4
Andrews’ Shoe Store
Store closed all day, 10/04/1946:1
Files complaint against Alice McHenry for passing bad check,
04/18/1947:1
52 Center St (ad), 12/19/1947:7
Andy’s Chicken Ranch
Andy Girard proprietor (ad), 06/27/1947:8
Angers (Mr)
Stove ignites woodwork in Lakeville garage, 01/24/1947:1
Angers, Charles W.
Private serves as instructor in France (p), 02/16/1945:1
Brooder house fire on Southworth St, 02/13/1948:5
Angers, Eleanor
Engaged to John Cayton, 01/07/1949:7
Engaged to John Cayton, Jr., 03/04/1949:11
Angers, Eleanor M.
Engaged to John Cayton, Jr., 02/11/1949:4
Wed to John Cayton, Jr., 03/04/1949:7
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Angers, John
Red Men and Degree of Pocahontas host joint district meeting (p),
04/30/1948:1
Angers, Lillian
Cattle auction (ad), 10/04/1946:8
Auto catches fire on Center St, 04/18/1947:4
Engaged to Robert L. Conway, 11/07/1947:4
Angers, Marion Faith
Engaged to John R. Houlihan, 08/30/1946:6
Anger’s Garage
Spray painting cars and trucks (ad), 01/10/1947:2
Angus, Hubert
Angus, Kathryn
Engaged to Felix Yarusites, 08/24/1945:8
Angus, Kathryn J.
Engaged to Felix P. Yarusites, 11/23/1945:4
Wed to Felix P. Yarusites, 11/30/1945:5
Animal Welfare
Hazel Parkhurst charged with cruelty to animals, 08/03/1945:7
Parkhurst pleads not guilty, 08/10/1945:6
Parkhurst fined for cruelty to cows, 08/24/1945:1
Helen Parkhurst charged with cruelty to animals again, 07/12/1946:1
Helen Parkhurst found guilty, 07/26/1946:1
Joseph Gabrey accused of not feeding cows, 04/02/1948:1
Joseph Gabrey appeals $5 fine, 06/04/1948:7
Death of Linhares’ horse brings about court action, 05/27/1949:1
Norma Linhares acquitted on animal cruelty charge, 06/03/1949:1
Ralph Sayward retracts not guilty plea in dog cruelty case, 08/26/1949:6
Leo Gamache faces trial for cruelty to animals, 10/07/1949:4
Gamache freed on cruelty charges, 10/14/1949:10
Ankuda, John
Annie, Jennie
Engaged to Cecil Bissonnette, 10/01/1948:7
Annis, Jennie A.
Engaged to Cecil C. Bissonnette, 10/01/1948:4
Wed to Cecil C. Bissonnette, 10/15/1948:4
Antarctica
Roger Hawthorne receives Antarctic medal, 12/06/1946:1
Anternoits, Gloria
Engaged to Alfred Philip Rullo, 01/04/1946:4
Anternoits, Gloria Mildred
Wed to Alfred Philip Rullo, 01/18/1946:5
Antiques
Mark Leonard, My Antique Shop, County Rd, Lakeville (ad),
06/21/1946:5
Guy Burgess, trader in old things (ad), 07/12/1946:5
Clarkshaw’s Flower and Antique Shop opens at 237 North Main St,
11/08/1946:4
Clarkshaw’s Flower and Antique Shop now open (ad), 11/08/1946:6
Clarkshaw’s closed temporarily, proprietor takes advanced course in
design, 03/28/1947:10
Display at Central Congregational attracts 300, 04/04/1947:1
04/11/1947:1
Whetstone Book Shop, Mabel F. McIntosh (ad), 10/10/1947:6
Addie Perry, Oak St (ad), 11/21/1947:10
Addie Perry opens shop on Oak St, 12/05/1947:7
Charles Deane, antiques and furniture refinished, 10 Barden Hill Rd
(ad), 04/23/1948:5
Mrs Edward Perry dealer, 10/15/1948:2
Dealer Addie Perry written up in Washington Evening Star,
02/11/1949:4
Anuszcyk, Edward
Employed at New Bedford pumping station, 08/23/1946:4
Anuszczyk, Edmond J.
Engaged to Viola Wetling, 05/16/1947:4
Wed to Viola Westling, 05/30/1947:4
A.O. Thayer & Son
Wallpaper hanging (ad), 10/26/1945:4
Painting (ad), 08/16/1946:8
Apostolos, Stephen
Wed to Marie Zissi Papazissis, 10/22/1948:6
Appliances
Middleboro Radio and Appliance Co., 379 Center St (ad), 11/09/1945:8
W.J. Patstone, water pumps and electrical appliance service (ad),
12/28/1945:5
Tommy’s Electrical Appliance Service, Arthur Thomas, 655 Wareham
St (ad), 01/25/1946:5
Hanging sign for Middleboro Radio & Appliance Co. referred to Town
Manager, 02/01/1946:2
Middleboro Radio & Appliance Co. granted permit to erect sign,
02/22/1946:1
Shank’s Auto & Appliance Service (ad), 05/24/1946:3
Wayside Gift Shop, new Frigidaires (ad), 12/06/1946:7
Sidney Young, refrigerator service (ad), 12/13/1946:8
Maxim Motor Co. (ad), 12/13/1946:9
Middleboro Radio & Appliance Co. named Maytag stove agency,
01/24/1947:4
Refrigeration Service, 142 Everett St (ad), 05/14/1948:9
Dub-ble “AA” Refrigeration (ad), 06/11/1948:9
Syd Young, refrigeration service (ad), 06/25/1948:10
Gas & Electric ends free gas appliance service, 05/06/1949:3
Gas & Electric to end gas appliance service, 08/05/1949:9
A. Malenfant, gas appliance service (ad), 10/07/1949:12
Housing Authority request for bids for electric appliances (ad),
10/14/1949:5
Appling, Henry E.
North Carver couple married 50 years, 09/26/1947:4
Apponaquett Yacht Club
Long Pond Yachting Association changes name, 08/16/1946:1
Selectmen certify good character of incorporator, 12/20/1946:2
Holds annual spring meeting, 06/03/1949:5
Holds annual supper, 10/14/1949:2
April, Armand J.
Loses life while prisoner on Jap ship (p), 07/06/1945:1
April, Ernest
Fire in auto on Center St, 01/05/1945:4
April, Joseph
Taken prisoner by Japanese in the Philippines, 01/12/1945:1
April, Raymond
Wed to Arlene M. Jefferson Barry, 02/16/1945:5
Florence Bryant Crane’s 29th kindergarten class (p), 05/24/1946:1
April, Raymond W.
Notice of responsibility for own debts only, 10/25/1946:5
Acquitted on charges of non-support and assault, 11/22/1946:1
Lacerte walks into side of April’s automobile, fractures leg,
11/07/1947:1
Aquilina, Rose Frances
A.R. Glidden & Son
Value-giving store (ad), 01/05/1945:2
Employs Mary Ellen Heath, 07/23/1948:10
Aragon Hotel
222 Center St, for sale (ad), 06/10/1949:2
Archaeology
Middleboro Archaeological Society holds 8th annual meeting,
11/02/1945:6
Archer, Addie H.
Obituary, 01/12/1945:3
Taunton woman dies at age 84, 01/12/1945:5
Archer, Elizabeth H.
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Archer, Elizabeth Hope
Engaged to Frank Joseph Ricca, 11/16/1945:1
Archer, John
Inducted into U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Knox, KY, 06/08/1945:1
Archer, John W.
Serves with American Occupation Forces in Germany, 01/11/1946:1
Archer, Thomas C.
Middleboro man makes supreme sacrifice (p), 05/04/1945:7
Buried with honors (p), 09/24/1948:1
Archibald, Donald E.
Car goes off the road, 09/06/1946:1
Archibald, George
To make permanent home in Florida, 12/12/1947:12
Archibald, Margaret M.
Dies at age 82, 06/29/1945:4
Obituary, 06/29/1945:4
Archibald, Ralph B.
Sheriff’s sale of real estate, 12/07/1945:7
Archibald, Robert
Engaged to Evelyn Renaud, 12/02/1949:6
Archibald, William, Jr.
Couple resides in Port Orchard, WA, 01/05/1945:8
Arenburg, Karl
Arenburg, Leonard
Arlington, Ralph
Son born, 02/25/1949:5
Armistice Day
see also American Legion - Simeon L. Nickerson Post
Veterans of two wars observe 27th anniversary, 11/16/1945:1
Dead of two wars honored, 11/15/1946:1
Writer believes parade lineup discriminatory (l), 11/22/1946:8
Rev McCarthy speaks on harmony and peace, 11/14/1947:1
Rev Cosseboom urges peace during ceremonies, 11/12/1948:1
Program announced, 11/04/1949:1
Local Guard battery to show guns in Armistice Day parade,
11/11/1949:4
Boy Scout Troop 17 takes prize for best Armistice Day parade float (p),
11/18/1949:1
Past Legion commander calls for active patriotism, 11/18/1949:1
Rain soaks paraders, exercises cancelled, 11/18/1949:1
Armitage, Ruth
Resigns from Memorial High School, 06/21/1946:1
Armstrong, Barbara
Attends Red Cross training center at Wellesley College (p),
07/30/1948:1
Musical group comprising Stetson, Armstrong, Matheson, and Whitney
needs a name, 04/15/1949:1
Armstrong, Harry
Chimney fire on Plympton St, 03/28/1947:1
Armstrong, Robert
Son born, 03/12/1948:4
Arnaud, Ray C.
Purchases Center St cottage from Kenneth Taylor, 06/14/1946:8
And Donahue collide at France and Everett St, 08/30/1946:1
Arneson, Albert
Son born, 05/20/1949:6
Arruda, Joseph M.
Wife files for divorce, 10/26/1945:4
Arruda, Thelma M.
Files for divorce, 10/26/1945:4
Arsenault, Eugene
Fined $10 for drunkenness, 08/17/1945:6
Arsenault, Ferdinand
Obituary, 10/25/1946:4
Arsenault, Theresa M.
Engaged to James G. McDonald, 04/29/1949:6
Wed to James G. McDonald, 05/06/1949:6
Arson
Small boys start fire in rubbish in Arch St shed, 07/20/1945:1
State probes fires at Cobb’s on Highland St, 03/29/1946:1
Paul, Edith, and Robert Cobb face trial, 06/14/1946:1
Cobbs charged with ten counts of arson, 06/21/1946:1
Cobbs acquitted of burning home, 06/28/1946:1
Jury of 12 deliberates over fire (l) (The Spectator), 07/12/1946:6
Art and Artists
see also Bates School - Arts; Middleborough Memorial High School Arts; Schools - Middleboro (arts)
Corporal Robert Beals wins 1st prize in Industrial Design contest,
03/30/1945:1
Exhibit of Frederic Atwood’s water colors at library, 08/24/1945:1
Paintings by Bates School teacher Bettinen on display at library,
04/04/1947:1
Priscilla Kelley Shedd opens art studio in Tremont St, 05/09/1947:12
Bonnar Paint & Wallpaper Co. introduces new line of products, art
supplies, 09/19/1947:1
Bonnar introduces DeVoe’s art supplies (ad), 09/19/1947:8
Local artists hold exhibition at public library, 11/14/1947:1
Commercial artist, Charles Judge, joins Williams Studio, 01/16/1948:5
Charles Judge gives art brush demo to MHS art students (p),
03/26/1948:1
June Mary Moffett exhibits two of own fashion designs, 04/30/1948:2
Jean Hulley, outdoor watercolor classes (ad), 05/14/1948:5
Exhibition of charcoal and watercolors by Elizabeth Coppock shown at
Quincy bank, 08/20/1948:4
Claire Chrostowski, metal handicraft instruction (ad), 11/05/1948:2
Carl Matheson receives diploma from New England School of Art,
11/26/1948:7
Burgess Cape Cod Galleries. Rte 28 (ad), 01/14/1949:7
Public library displays artwork of Robert Schofield, 04/01/1949:5
MHS student Naomi Haynes wins national art award, 05/13/1949:1
Naomi Haynes has showpiece in Scholastic Magazine’s art and photo
award, 05/13/1949:3
Leo Hagan’s art work exhibited at Whitworth College, 06/03/1949:10
Made in Middleboro sold at The Doll House (ad), 12/02/1949:5
Arthur L. Standish & Son
Tractor service, Thomas St (ad), 04/09/1948:5
Artiz, Clements
And Paul Gasunas wounded in alleged fight, 01/04/1946:1
Ash, Wilrene Frances
Engaged to Harold Edward Card, 05/16/1947:4
Wed to Harold Edward Card, 06/20/1947:4
Ashley, Catherine M.
Ashley, Chester
Ninety-one-year-old Martin Staples presented Boston Post cane (p),
03/26/1948:1
Ashley, Ernest
Son born, 06/14/1946:5
Ashley, Halsey
East Freetown couple married 35 years, 07/02/1948:4
Ashley, Merle
Ashley, Mrs Chester
Dies at age 87, 12/24/1948:4
Ashley, Myron F.
Ashley, Pearl
Breaks ankle in fall, 11/09/1945:4
Ashley, Sophronia Addie
Obituary, 12/24/1948:3
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Ashworth, John
Couple purchases home in Port Washington, Long Island, 08/10/1945:4
Writes essay on Hamlet and Laurence Olivier in The Atlantic,
05/13/1949:12
Ashworth, Stanley
Unknowingly sets fire to house while burning grass, 02/15/1946:1
Ashworth, Stanley F.
Discharged from 253rd Infantry, 11/02/1945:4
Asia
see also Southwick, Melvin; World War, 1939-1945 – Asian Theater of
Operations; World War, 1939-1945 – Pacific Theater of Operations
Kiwanis send pipe and tobacco to Irving Hammond; has lived in
Philippines since 1898, 01/19/1945:1
Margaret Meehan finds life in Korea busy, interesting, 07/29/1949:1
Asphyxiation
Gammons and wife escape suffocation, 12/28/1945:1
Infant Michael Morris suffocates in carriage, 12/24/1948:1
Body of infant found at Lakeville town dump, 07/22/1949:1
Trooper Sullivan has no new angle on baby case, awaits pathology,
07/29/1949:1
Assault and Battery
see also Family Violence
Philip Shurtleff speeds through red light to escape police, 10/05/1945:1
James Clark and Clarence Clark engaged in verbal battle in court,
12/07/1945:2
Thelma Carr charged with criminal trespass and assault, 12/14/1945:2
Ortiz and Gasunas wounded in alleged fight, 01/04/1946:1
Sumner Hayden denies assault on Pittsley with axe, 03/15/1946:7
Hayden case sent to grand jury; Pittsley not guilty, 03/22/1946:1
Arthur Hudson assault case continued, 03/22/1946:8
Arthur Hudson not guilty of stabbing brother Harold, 03/29/1946:8
Joseph Lunskis held on charge of stabbing two people, 07/12/1946:1
Rock youths in intra-gang warfare, 08/23/1946:1
Charges against Pratt, Holmes, Hill, and Tower dismissed, 11/22/1946:1
Dominic Serra gets three months, 12/13/1946:1
George Bruso charged with wrecking soldier’s car with fists and feet,
12/13/1946:1
Anton Camara assault trial continues, divorce may be in offing,
01/24/1947:1
Arnold Sloan, Jr. guilty of simple assault on 16-year-old, 10/31/1947:3
Ralph Morse, Jr. pleads not guilty to manslaughter in alleged assault on
Poirier, 12/26/1947:1
Boleslaw Jurgelewicz charged with assault on Anders Martenson, Jr.,
04/23/1948:1
Joseph Mackiewicz charged with assault on Sally Jurgelewicz,
04/23/1948:1
Jurgelewicz denies assault on Martenson, 04/30/1948:8
Mackiewicz assault case continued, 04/30/1948:8
Boleslaw Jurgelwicz guilty of assault on Anders Martenson, Jr.,
05/07/1948:1
Joseph Mackiewicz guilty of assault on Sally Jurgelewicz, 05/07/1948:1
Woman attacked on Peirce St, 06/11/1948:1
Ralph Morse, Jr. not guilty of manslaughter, 07/02/1948:1
Henry Soucie pleads not guilty to assault on McCausland, 08/13/1948:5
Soucie gets probation for assault on McCausland, 09/10/1948:4
Archie MacNayr sentenced to house of corrections, 09/17/1948:8
Juvenile accused by Sebastian Pina, 11/19/1948:3
Five men and one woman charged after alleged brawl breaks out at
birthday party, 11/26/1948:1
Francis Huxley guilty of drunkenness; assault charge dismissed,
11/26/1948:1
Thirteen-year-old punished for assault on Pina, 11/26/1948:1
Trial of six for alleged brawl continued, 12/10/1948:10
Three fined $10, four guilty, two acquitted for birthday party fracas,
12/31/1948:1
Marion Crowell assaulted and robbed of $2; Dominic Serra held for
grand jury, 01/21/1949:1
Dominic Serra sentenced to state prison, 02/18/1949:6
Joseph Lunskis charged with assault on W. Elmer Benson,
04/22/1949:10
Assault and Battery (continued)
Testimony perjured, Lunskis case sent to grand jury, 04/29/1949:1
Wilfred Hill, Jr. guilty of assault and battery on Anna Cole,
06/17/1949:4
Timothy Desmond jailed 30 days for assault on Gertrude Stevens,
08/12/1949:3
Finding reserved in White-Gisetto assault trial, 09/02/1949:4
Promades testifies in Beckman assault case, 09/09/1949:2
Andrew Furmanik pleads not guilty to assault on Antone Baptiste,
12/02/1949:8
George Gray guilty of assault on Florence Morrison, 12/30/1949:5
Assawampsett School
Holds graduation exercises, 06/15/1945:2
Fifth grade class successfully grows cotton, 06/22/1945:2
Benjamin Bump named new principal, 06/28/1946:1
Benjamin Bump new principal, 09/06/1946:8
Small room renovated as first-aid room and library, 11/22/1946:9
Everett Grant resigns, moves to Falmouth, 12/13/1946:11
Spanish American War flag donated in memory of E.T. Peirce Jenks,
12/13/1946:11
Diplomas presented to 23 students, 06/20/1947:1
Committee on renovation submits plans, 03/12/1948:2
Twenty-three pupils graduate, 06/18/1948:2
Lakeville School Committee awards contracts for repairs, 08/13/1948:5
Plans for new school to be presented to Lakeville citizens, 01/28/1949:1
Lakeville officials call for bond issue, 02/25/1949:4
Advertisement for building bids (ad), 07/01/1949:9
Contract awarded for addition, 08/12/1949:1
Assawompsett & Pocksha Ponds Associates
Hold annual meeting, 07/19/1946:1, 07/16/1948:1, 07/15/1949:10
Assawompsett Cemetery
Braintree auto knocks over tombstones, 06/01/1945:1
Braintree driver goes over stone wall, damages marker, 07/13/1945:7
Braintree man fined for damaging headstones with car, 07/27/1945:7
Assawompsett Dramatic Club
Presents Twixteen to appreciative audience, 02/27/1948:3
Assawompsett Lake
Ban lifted, bathing and fishing allowed, 06/15/1945:1
Tassinari and Zion caught fishing at Assawompsett, each fined $5,
07/20/1945:1
Mrs George Gaudette takes season’s fishing title, 09/28/1945:1
Ellen Gaudette wins $10 for biggest bass, 08/23/1946:1
Ice fishing banned through April 14th, 01/17/1947:1
Two New Bedford merchants drown in Assawompsett, 05/28/1948:1
Seaplane forced down in fog, 08/20/1948:1
Fall River pilot ditches plane in lake, 10/15/1948:7
State asked to inspect Nemasket; dry spells lock fish in Assawompsett,
08/26/1949:1
Giberti, Vaughan, and Desrosiers fined for illegal fishing, 10/21/1949:1
Assessors (see Middleboro - Board of Assessors)
Aston, Charlotte J.
Obituary, 03/12/1948:10
Aston, Charlotte Jane
Widow of Harry G. dies at age 79, 03/12/1948:4
Aston, Lottie J.
Executrix presents account of estate, 04/22/1949:2
Athanasiou, Celesta I.
Engaged to Richmond M. Robinson, 10/22/1948:6
Wed to Richmond M. Robinson, 10/29/1948:4
Atherton, Arlene Verna
Athletics (see Sports)
Atkins, Donald
Member of MHS senior yearbook staff and traffic squad (p),
06/21/1946:9
Enrolls at Rochester Institute of Technology, 09/05/1947:8
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Atkins, Harold
Returns from two years overseas, 12/21/1945:5
Named director of 1947 Red Cross appeal, 02/21/1947:1
Engaged to Margaret Clark, 11/04/1949:2
Atkins, Harold Ashley
Engaged to Margaret E. Clark, 10/21/1949:1
Atkins, Horace K.
Chimney fire on Williams Place, 01/05/1945:4
Purchases summer home at Nanumet Heights from Theodore Wood,
06/22/1945:8
Named chair of YMCA fund campaign, 02/15/1946:1
Teen Canteen presents check to YMCA (p), 03/07/1947:1
Transfers Center St property to Arthur Shaw and Raymond Nourse,
04/18/1947:1
Named vice president of Master Photo Dealers’ and Finishers’
Association (p), 10/22/1948:1
Atkins, Jeanette
Attends Middlebury College, 12/21/1945:10
Candidate for B.A. degree from Middlebury College, 06/13/1947:4
Atkins, Jeannette
Spanish teacher in Westport, CT, 09/12/1947:10
Atkins, M. Jeannette
Awarded degree with distinction from Middlebury College,
06/20/1947:1
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Store (see The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.)
Atteman, Nils
Former WAC, Marga Christenen, reunites Estonian refugee family in
North Lakeville, 11/12/1948:1
Atteman, Svea Evelyn
Attorneys (see Lawyers)
Atwood, Adelaide
Lieutenant stationed at New Jersey hospital, 12/26/1947:5
Atwood, C. Maria
Atwood, Charity Maria
Dies at age 92, 09/26/1947:4
Obituary, 09/26/1947:4
Atwood, Ellis D.
(p), 08/22/1947:1
Atwood, Elwyn
Son born, 07/06/1945:4
Atwood, Frederic S.
Exhibit of water colors at library, 08/24/1945:1
Atwood, George F.
Brockton motorcyclist killed by Thomas Bros. cement mixer,
11/18/1949:1
Atwood, Harold W.
Wed to Mary Bacchieri, 12/30/1949:4
Atwood, Henry Alton
West Carver man dies at age 81, 08/09/1946:5
Obituary, 08/09/1946:7
Atwood, Jack
Employed at Pearl Harbor, 07/20/1945:3
Atwood, Jane L.F.
Nine-year-old Randolph Correiro struck by Atwood’s auto,
04/13/1945:1
Atwood, Jean Surrey
Obituary, 12/03/1948:4
Atwood, John
Atwood, Kenneth A.
Candidate for Finance Committee, 12/17/1948:1
Atwood, Kenneth E.
Defendant in lawsuit filed by Jane White, 07/13/1945:2
Appreciates support at polls, 01/28/1949:9
Appears on telecast program, 03/11/1949:4
Local duck hunter acquitted on technicality, 11/11/1949:4
Atwood, Levi O.
Dies at age 78, 03/25/1949:6
Atwood, Levi Orville
Prominent banker dies, obituary, 03/25/1949:1
Atwood, Myrtle Louise Gardner
Wed to Jack Lewis Martin, 08/01/1947:4
Atwood, Patricia
Atwood, R. Anita
Obituary, 06/22/1945:3
Dies at age 47, 06/22/1945:4
Friends and family donate Hammond organ to Third Baptist,
04/04/1947:1
Atwood-Costello
67 Everett St (ad), 03/23/1945:7
Wanted, mechanics and helpers (ad), 04/27/1945:4
Selectmen vote to purchase two trucks for highway department,
05/31/1946:1
Car catches fire while being spray painted, 10/10/1947:1
Daniel West resigns, 10/15/1948:5
Kenneth Atwood appears on telecast program, 03/11/1949:4
Appoints new managers (ad), 04/01/1949:6
Aubrey, C. Ernest
And Thomas Nichols take title to former schoolhouse, 04/18/1947:1
Aubrey & Nichols
Buys contents of millinery shop, 163 Center St (ad), 05/03/1946:8
Take title to former schoolhouse, 04/18/1947:1
Lets Center St space to florist Frank Gibbs, 05/09/1947:1
Aubut, William
Aucoin, Dorothy Newcomb
Engaged to Lawrence Hudson, 08/09/1946:5
Wed to Laurence Hudson, 08/16/1946:5
Auctionhouses and Auctioneers
Ann Gardner Norris, auctioneer and appraiser, Plympton St (ad),
01/05/1945:5
Faun Fish, auctioneer (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Tallman granted license, 01/26/1945:6
Max Green, public auctioneer (ad), 02/16/1945:5
William Tallman, auctioneer and appraiser, 99 Everett St (ad),
05/04/1945:4
William Tallman, Cobb storehouse on Clifford St (ad), 05/11/1945:5
Selectmen grant licenses to Maddigan, Standish, and Callan,
05/25/1945:6
Selectmen approve license for William Tallman, 02/01/1946:2
Max Green, public auction at 119 South Main St (ad), 10/11/1946:2
Walter Burgess granted renewal of license, 11/22/1946:4
Faun Fish forced to close retail store (ad), 12/20/1946:4
Faun Fish, auctioneer and appraiser (ad), 04/18/1947:6
Ann Garfield granted license, 05/02/1947:2
Ann Gardner Garfield (ad), 06/27/1947:9
Ann Gardner Garfield, antique auction sale (ad), 06/27/1947:10
L. Francis Callan, Jr. has license renewed, 01/28/1949:1
Adnah Harlow granted license, 03/25/1949:1
Selectmen grant licenses, 05/13/1949:5
Audette, Willis
Son born, 05/17/1946:5, 04/25/1947:5, 06/04/1948:4
Auger, Grace
New rep for Hudson Cold Storage (ad), 04/11/1947:8
Auger, William M.
Engaged to Arleen M. Thayer, 11/23/1945:4
Wed to Arleen M. Thayer, 11/30/1945:5
Augie’s Texaco Service
A.S. Norvish proprietor, Wareham St (ad), 05/09/1947:8
Austin, Beatrice M.
Wed to Anthony J. Belmont, 11/14/1947:4
Austin, Charles
Son born, 09/13/1946:5
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Austin, George R.
Chairman of District Nursing Home Services resigns, 08/03/1945:1
Purchases old Samuel Shaw property from Katherine Phelan,
04/19/1946:8
Austin, Linwood
Son born, 05/25/1945:4
Austin, Ralph W., Jr.
Notice of sheriff’s sale of real estate, 12/12/1947:4
Austin, Robert
Sells home on Prospect St to Rodney Howard, moves to Florida,
03/01/1946:6
Authors (see Writers and Writing)
Auto Exchange
Willys dealer (ad), 12/23/1949:2
Automobile Accidents (see Traffic Accidents - Automobiles)
Automobile Dealers
see also Atwood-Costello; Maxim Motor Co.; Randall Motors; Rose
Motor Sales
Selectmen grant licenses, 01/12/1945:5, 01/26/1945:6
Window smashed at Bailey Motor Sales, money stolen, 02/09/1945:2
Selectmen grant license to Max Berman, 02/23/1945:8
Bailey Motor Sales, corner of Rice and Sproat St (ad), 05/25/1945:3
Greenleaf’s dealer’s license upgraded to first class, 09/14/1945:4
Bailey Motor Sales, man wanted for general garage work (ad),
10/04/1946:8
Bailey Motor Sales, mechanic wanted (ad), 10/18/1946:9
Selectmen grant three licenses, 12/27/1946:8
Cannon granted secondhand auto sales license, 08/08/1947:5
Packy Marshall employs Arthur LeWillie (ad), 09/19/1947:8
Selectmen issue licenses, 12/26/1947:4, 01/23/1948:5
Stanley Service Station dealer for Kaiser and Frazer motor cars (ad) (i),
07/30/1948:3
Vincent Kelly granted secondhand license, 08/27/1948:1
Kenneth DeMoranville granted license to sell used cars, 10/08/1948:6
Friedman’s secondhand sales license renewed, 12/17/1948:1
Stanley Service Station and Kenneth DeMoranville have licenses
renewed, 12/31/1948:8
Berman and Cannon have licenses renewed, 01/21/1949:1
Selectmen renew licenses, 02/11/1949:1
Albert E. Smith, Studebaker dealer, 54-56 Court St (ad), 08/26/1949:5
Auto Exchange, Willys dealer (ad), 12/23/1949:2
Automobile Drivers’ Licenses
Jules Gamache fined $5 for operating vehicle without proper license,
06/29/1945:8
Walker case of unlicensed driver continued, 09/07/1945:1
Howard Walker fined $50 for driving after license revoked,
09/14/1945:1
Chester Minkle given four days to pay $145 fine for three of five
offences, 04/26/1946:1
Norma Dahlin fined $75 as result of fatal accident, 01/17/1947:1
Gerard Carr operated truck to help drunk driver, did not have license,
07/25/1947:8
Edward Zilinsky fined $5 for unlicensed driving, 08/29/1947:1
Martin Kelley fined $10 for driving without a license, 09/12/1947:7
Leo St. Laurent found guilty of auto theft, failure to stay right, and
driving without a license, 09/26/1947:1
Keough and Stanulewicz lose licenses due to reckless driving,
10/31/1947:1
John MacNeill charged with operating without license or muffler,
04/09/1948:2
Albert Rullo fined $5 for operating without license, 08/13/1948:5
Timothy Desmond gets one month, 08/27/1948:6
Admont Znotin gets month for driving after revocation, 09/03/1948:9
Roland McDonald guilty of four charges stemming from accident,
01/14/1949:1
Walter Morgan fined $5 for operating without license, 06/03/1949:2
Emil Dahlin fined $50 for operating under license suspension,
06/03/1949:7
Automobile Drivers’ Licenses (continued)
Raymond Gross fined $5 for operating car without a license,
07/15/1949:4
Walter Russell charged with operating without license, 08/05/1949:5
Walter Russell, Jr. guilty, gets probation, 08/12/1949:6
Automobile Fires
Fires in autos owned by Ernest April and Lawrence Olson, 01/05/1945:4
Fire in Morgan’s taxi on North Main St, 01/19/1945:4
Stolen auto burns on Highland Rd, 02/09/1945:4
Fire in Nemasket Transportation truck on Courtland St, 06/22/1945:8
Fire around motor of Elmer Washburn’s car, 08/17/1945:4
Fire around motor in Picone’s car, 10/05/1945:6
Fire in car on lift at Standish service station, 10/05/1945:6
Flareup in carburetor of Weeman’s Ford, 10/19/1945:1
Short circuit in wiring of Savage’s car, 10/19/1945:3
Short-circuit fire in Hayden’s auto, 10/26/1945:7
Automobile fire at Benson’s on Plymouth St, 11/16/1945:1
Fire in Mack truck on Harding St, 12/14/1945:9
Fire around motor of Hopkins car, 12/28/1945:1
Fire around motor of Millette’s car, 02/01/1946:3
Taunton auto engine catches fire, 03/08/1946:3
Fire in bus owned by Joseph McAllister, 04/12/1946:10
Percy Reed’s car damaged in Boston, 04/26/1946:4
Fire in Nemasket Transportation truck ruins $3,000 to $5,000 of
merchandise, 05/03/1946:1
Newton man has fire under the hood, 05/03/1946:4
Randolph dump truck catches fire, ignites brush, 05/24/1946:1
Nemasket Transportation suffers second loss to fire in a month,
05/31/1946:1
Bissonnette’s auto catches fire on East Main St, 05/31/1946:8
Department quickly extinguishes fire in Brookline auto, 07/12/1946:8
Fire in New Bedford auto on County Rd, 08/02/1946:5
Upholstery fire in Bridgewater auto, 08/09/1946:8
Worcester auto fire extinguished at traffic circle, 09/06/1946:1
John Ross’ car ablaze on Bedford St, 09/13/1946:4
Fire in Souza’s auto on Bedford St, 10/18/1946:1
Minor blaze in car owned by Whitman man, 11/29/1946:5
Fire in truck at Greenleaf Service Station, 12/20/1946:3
Blaze in Thomas Bros. dump truck brings out department, 01/10/1947:5
Fire around motor of Olson’s truck, 01/24/1947:4
Boardman’s auto catches fire on Center St, 02/14/1947:5
Donald Lewis’ dump truck on fire, 02/21/1947:3
Fire around motor of Wilson’s car, 03/07/1947:1
Lillian Angers’ auto catches fire on Center St, 04/18/1947:4
Department responds to two auto fires, 05/02/1947:4
Fire in Standish’s auto on Center St, 05/09/1947:5
Fire around engine of Holmes’ car on Center St, 06/13/1947:3
Fire in auto owned by Charles Wrightington, 06/27/1947:7
Cambridge auto has fire under floorboards, 07/04/1947:5
Fire in Schobel’s auto near Shurtleff’s Hardware, 07/04/1947:5
Somerville auto catches fire on West Grove St, 08/08/1947:1
Department responds to one motorcycle and one auto fire,
08/22/1947:10
Car catches fire while being spray painted at Atwood-Costello,
10/10/1947:1
Fire in Lewis’ auto on Oak St, 10/10/1947:1
Fire in Tribou’s oil truck on Southwick St, 10/17/1947:1
Hand brake causes fire, 10/24/1947:4
Upholstery fire in Austin’s car, 10/24/1947:4
In Clayton Howard’s auto on North Main St, 10/31/1947:6
McKay has auto fire on Everett St, 11/28/1947:4
Fire in Ducharme’s auto on West Grove St, 12/05/1947:6
Fire around carburetor of Maynard Goodridge’s Plymouth, 01/23/1948:4
Fire in Helen Fisher’s Chevrolet coach, 02/13/1948:5
Floorboards ablaze in Taunton auto, 03/12/1948:9
Fire around gas line of Tessier’s Chevrolet truck, 03/19/1948:1
Fire in Simmons’ tractor engine, 04/02/1948:3
Fire in Harry Hopkins’ car spreads to Ellen Bosari’s, 04/16/1948:4
Fire in detached truck body owned by Guilford, 05/07/1948:5
Fire in Boldt’s sedan, 06/04/1948:4
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Automobile Fires (continued)
Shurtleff lumber truck catches fire, 06/11/1948:7
Auto fire ignites side of Benny’s building, 06/18/1948:12
Engine blaze in East Bridgewater truck, 07/02/1948:5
Fire burns out instrument panel on Mansfield car, 07/09/1948:3
Fire in trailer pulled by Wellesley driver, 07/09/1948:3
Fire in Frazier’s truck, 07/16/1948:4
Fire in New Bedford auto, 07/16/1948:8
Fire in New Bedford car on Plymouth St, 07/30/1948:5
Fire in floorboards of Wright’s auto, 08/20/1948:9
Fires in Taunton and Dorchester autos, 10/08/1948:10
Fire in wiring of Burton Fuller’s car, 12/03/1948:4
New Bedford beach wagon badly damaged, 12/31/1948:6
Berkeley auto flares up, 02/18/1949:7
Ambrose’s garage and car completely destroyed, 06/03/1949:5
Hot wires set Mildred Salley’s car on fire, 08/12/1949:9
Frank Wolski’s tractor catches fire, 08/26/1949:5
Lucky discovery of burning car saves Randall Motors’ garage,
09/16/1949:1
Fairhaven auto catches fire at Main and Grove St, 09/16/1949:10
Ventura’s car destroyed, 10/14/1949:6
Ventura’s car interior burned out, 10/14/1949:11
Brockton truck catches fire on Bedford St, 12/02/1949:10
Grossman’s Ford catches fire on South Main St, 12/02/1949:10
Automobile Parking (see Parking)
Automobile Racing
Gene Letourneau drives in Rhode Island stock car races (p),
09/02/1949:1
Automobile Service Stations
see also Collins’ Auto Service and Greasing Station; Gasoline; Shell
Service Station; Young’s Garage
Greenleaf’s Service Station, 162 Center St (ad), 01/12/1945:5
Selectman grant license to Morton Marshall, 01/26/1945:6
Gas and kerosene stamps and merchandise stolen in break-in at
Crowther’s Filling Station, 02/02/1945:3
Sisson’s license renewed, 02/09/1945:3
Selectmen grant license renewals, 02/23/1945:8
Collins granted garage permit, 03/09/1945:2
Thomas Bros. license renewed, 04/06/1945:3
Young men flee with tank-full of gas from Frank Orrall’s station,
05/04/1945:1
Russ & Pauls, body and fender work, corner of Bedford and Plymouth
St (ad), 05/04/1945:8
Ethel and Everett Holmes apply for gasoline license, 06/01/1945:2
Hearing set on Clarence Greenleaf’s application for garage license,
07/27/1945:4
License granted to Greenleaf, 08/10/1945:8
Whitney’s Service Station, 167 Wareham St (ad), 08/17/1945:4
Hoppy’s Auto Service, 10 Star Ave (ad), 08/31/1945:5
Emil Barta petitions for gasoline permit, 09/14/1945:4
Barta presents plans to selectmen, 09/21/1945:3
Notice of hearing on Barta application, 09/21/1945:8
Barta’s proposed gas station meets opposition, 10/05/1945:1
Notice of hearing about Hollis’ petition for public garage (ad),
11/02/1945:4
Barta’s service station application turned down, 11/02/1945:5
Bud’s General Auto Repairing, Russell Hollis, 655 Wareham St (ad),
11/23/1945:8
Russell Hollis granted second class garage license, 11/23/1945:8
Gas station proposed for Center St, 12/21/1945:1
Notice of hearing on Kazekjian’s application, 12/21/1945:10
Selectmen promise license to Jenney, not to present owner,
01/04/1946:1
George Eno applies for permit to move underground gas tank,
01/18/1946:1
Licenses renewed, 01/18/1946:1
Selectmen schedule hearing on application from Earl Harris,
01/18/1946:1
Automobile Service Stations (continued)
Hearing set for Harris’ garage petition (ad), 01/18/1946:8
Hearing set for Riley’s garage petition (ad), 01/18/1946:8
Clark’s garage license renewed, 02/01/1946:1
Four filling stations approved, 02/01/1946:1
Selectmen approve licenses for Elmer Sisson and for Atwood &
Costello, 02/01/1946:2
Fillebrown applies for license in Lakeville, 02/01/1946:5
Permits granted to Riley and Young, 02/08/1946:2
Edward J. Riley’s Garage, corner of East Grove and Cherry St (ad),
02/08/1946:8
Shurtleff’s Wareham St service station broken into, 02/15/1946:1
Frederick Standish granted permit, 02/22/1946:1
Stanley Service Station, West Grove St (ad), 03/01/1946:6
Notice of hearings on petition from Rinehart, Sisson, and Westgate,
03/22/1946:4
Selectmen schedule hearings on auto service station applications,
03/22/1946:5
Nine applications before selectmen, 04/05/1946:1
Selectmen discuss new and renewal license applications, 04/19/1946:1
Hoppy’s Auto Service, corner of Bridge and Main in Lakeville (ad),
04/26/1946:7
Selectmen renew a number of licenses, 05/03/1946:4
Ballou’s, Jenney service station, Rte 28 (ad), 05/10/1946:8
Shank’s Auto & Appliance Service (ad), 05/24/1946:3
Jenney Manufacturing Co. granted license for gas station, work begun,
06/14/1946:1
Harnden’s Station, formerly Boynton’s, Taunton St (ad), 06/14/1946:2
Manuel Ferreira applies for service station permit (ad), 08/23/1946:8
Twenty stations along Rte 28 in Middleboro, 09/13/1946:1
Selectman grant permits to Gorrie and McMahon, 09/13/1946:2
Phil’s Simonizing Service, Wareham St (ad), 09/13/1946:8
Midway Service Center now open on Bedford St (ad), 09/20/1946:4
Ralph Akerman applies for permit, 11/22/1946:4
Pine Haven Service Station, George Eno, Rte 28 (ad), 11/22/1946:10
Midway Service, Bedford St, Lakeville (ad), 11/29/1946:8
Augustine Norvish petitions to erect sign at filling station, 12/20/1946:2
Percy Ballou granted permit to increase storage capacity, 12/20/1946:2
Warren Stetson granted permit, 12/20/1946:2
Frank Shanks granted license, 12/27/1946:8
Pine Haven Service Station, Wareham St (ad), 01/10/1947:5
Charles Clark granted license, 01/24/1947:1
Two boys admit to break-in at Crowther’s filling station, 03/07/1947:1
Jenney Mfg. Co. gets permit to erect temporary building at Center and
Pearl St, 03/28/1947:1
Emil Barta applies for permit again, 04/11/1947:2
Percy Reed granted gasoline license, 05/02/1947:2
Sargent and Letendre granted gasoline license, 05/02/1947:2
Selectmen vote not to grant gasoline license to Emil Barta, 05/02/1947:2
Notice of hearings on Dodenhoff and Bryant license applications,
05/02/1947:5
Marshall’s Automotive, Wareham St (ad), 05/02/1947:6
Augie’s Texaco Service, A.S. Norvish proprietor, Wareham St (ad),
05/09/1947:8
Selectmen grant license to Chrystal Bryant, 05/16/1947:1
Selectmen vote to hold hearings on applications from Forbes and
Dunbar, 05/16/1947:1
Lakeville notice of hearing concerning license for Kenneth Belben,
05/16/1947:5
Notice of hearings for Dunbar and Forbes, 05/16/1947:10
Notice of Lakeville hearing on application by Leroy Wilkes (ad),
05/23/1947:9
Dunbar granted license to increase gasoline storage capacity,
05/30/1947:5
Reddington’s Texaco Service now open at Everett Square (ad),
05/30/1947:7
Bolan’s Jenney Super Service, Center an Pearl St (ad), 07/18/1947:8
Bolan’s Jenney Super Service petition for sign delayed, 07/25/1947:8
Bolan’s Jenney Super Service opens at Center and Pearl St,
08/01/1947:1
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Automobile Service Stations (continued)
Clarence Greenleaf opens new garage at 162 Center St, 08/29/1947:5
Greenleaf’s Service Station now located on Rte 28 in South Middleboro
(ad), 08/29/1947:10
Jim’s Texaco Gas Station, Rte 28 (ad), 09/12/1947:6
Smithy’s Service Station, 162 Center St (ad), 09/12/1947:8
Charles Smith, Jr. granted gasoline storage license, 09/19/1947:8
Oil burner fire at Richmond’s service station on Center St, 11/14/1947:1
Selectmen issue licenses, 12/26/1947:4
Notice of hearing on Horton and Powell permit application,
01/09/1948:5
Selectmen issue licenses, 01/23/1948:5
Notice of hearing for Fasulo’s garage permit petition, 02/27/1948:10
Joseph Fasulo granted license, 03/12/1948:6
Frederick Standish erects new building on Wareham St, 04/09/1948:1
Maxim granted permission to up gas capacity, 04/30/1948:4
Selectmen postpone action on Furtado application, 07/16/1948:1
John Ferraguto manager of new service station on Everett Square,
08/20/1948:5
Johnny’s Texaco Station opens on Everett Square (ad), 08/20/1948:10
Harnden Station has new line of groceries and beverages (ad),
09/03/1948:4
License transfer from Reed to Ferraguto, 09/03/1948:5
Break-ins at Maxim’s and Wilber’s gas stations, little taken,
10/15/1948:1
Break-in at Clarise Brown’s Colonial Service Station, 10/29/1948:1
George Eno, service station and grocery (ad), 10/29/1948:2
Gas stations closed Christmas Day (ad), 12/17/1948:11
Major petroleum company wants gasoline locations (ad), 12/24/1948:5
Fire in wooden building at Jenney service station, 12/31/1948:6
Charles Smith’s license renewed, 01/21/1949:1
Shanks has license renewed, 01/28/1949:1
Texas Co. granted permit to increase gasoline storage, 02/25/1949:1
Eugene David granted license, 11/25/1949:1
Automobile Theft
William Wrightington charged with unauthorized use of Jenney’s truck,
02/16/1945:3
Eva Moranville’s auto stolen in Buzzards Bay, 08/31/1945:1
Crews’ stolen auto recovered by quick-thinking patrolman Moffett,
09/21/1945:1
Freitas’ stolen car recovered in Wareham, 11/30/1945:4
James Early’s auto stolen from traffic circle, 12/14/1945:2
George Bruso charged with stealing Alton Wood’s car, 01/18/1946:1
George Bruso guilty, 01/25/1946:1
Arthur Hudson guilty of stealing car from Orville Hall, 08/16/1946:1
Connecticut auto stolen here, recovered in Carver, 08/30/1946:1
Two juveniles steal Redlon’s auto, 08/30/1946:1
Juvenile sent to Industrial School, 09/06/1946:1
Kusti Alto’s auto stolen a year ago, just ‘found’, 09/06/1946:1
Crossman stole Percy Reed’s car two years ago, on probation,
12/06/1946:1
Stolen Plymouth Shoe Co. beach wagon located in woods off Stone St,
12/06/1946:7
Two boys admit to larceny of auto, local crime wave, 03/07/1947:1
Ralph Chartier’s auto stolen, found in Plymouth, 06/13/1947:8
Arthur Hudson gets 18 months, brother Harold pleads not guilty,
06/20/1947:1
Timothy Desmond gets four months, 09/12/1947:1
Leo St. Laurent found guilty of auto theft, failure to stay right, and
driving without a license, 09/26/1947:1
Francis Carr and Manuel Costa back in jail after drunken auto theft and
flight, 10/10/1947:1
Lynn youths steal Elmer Young’s auto, 12/19/1947:1
Three Lynn youths arrested for theft of Young’s car, 12/26/1947:1
Youths put on long probation, 01/02/1948:5
Two Lakeville juveniles caught by Bourne police, 02/20/1948:1
Youths held for grand jury, 02/27/1948:1
Middleboro and Lakeville boys held for examination, 03/19/1948:8
Four Middleboro youths caught in auto filled with loot, 03/26/1948:1
Automobile Theft (continued)
Four local boys admit to break-ins and auto theft, held in Maine jail,
04/02/1948:1
Helen Tarr’s auto stolen from in front of Legion Hall, 05/27/1949:1
Tarr auto found stripped in Raynham, 06/03/1949:6
Kentucky man allegedly stole George Taylor’s car, 09/02/1949:4
Kentucky man pleads guilty to theft of Taylor’s auto, 09/09/1949:3
Automobiles
Rationing board says used car prices not to be reduced, 01/05/1945:1
Star Auto Body Shop, 6 Crowell St (ad), 01/18/1946:5
Anger’s Garage, spray painting cars and trucks (ad), 01/10/1947:2
Ed Babcock, autos polished (ad), 05/30/1947:8
Charles Diamond, spray painting, cars and trucks (ad), 07/11/1947:2
Automobiles - Law and Legislation
Joseph Rosen fined $10 for operating vehicle without proper brakes,
05/04/1945:3
Presence of treasury agents prompts parade to get auto use stamps,
07/06/1945:1
More than 200 cars tagged, $7,000 worth of car stamps, 07/13/1945:1
Herbert Thomas, Jr. gets suspended sentence and probation for motor
vehicle insurance violation, 07/27/1945:6
Twenty-three summoned on inspection charges, 11/09/1945:4
Twenty motorists pay $3 fine for no inspection, 11/16/1945:1
Arthur Alves fined $5 for failure to display inspection sticker,
06/14/1946:3
Albert Nevulis fined $5 for uninspected car, 11/22/1946:4
Frank Sampson pays $3 fine for failure to get auto inspected,
12/05/1947:1
John MacNeill charged with operating without license or muffler,
04/09/1948:2
Eugene Letourneau fined for lack of inspection sticker, 05/13/1949:12
Walter Russell charged with operating uninsured, unregistered vehicle,
08/05/1949:5
Walter Russell, Jr. guilty, gets probation, 08/12/1949:6
Automobiles - Parts
see also Benny’s Auto Store; Tires
Taunton Sales, 67 Winter St (ad), 04/19/1946:6
Sachem Sign Co. to paint neon sign at Benny’s, 11/08/1946:3
Lakeville Motors (ad), 12/13/1946:8
Lakeville Motors, batteries and tires (ad), 12/13/1946:8
Bill’s Auto Glass, Taunton St (ad), 04/23/1948:8
Check-passer identified by local victim, Benny’s, 05/28/1948:1
Autunna, Mary L.
Engaged to James P. Roderick, 03/14/1947:5
Autunno, Mary L.
Wed to James P. Roderick, 03/21/1947:5
Averill, Alice May
Obituary, 03/28/1947:3
Wife of Wilfred R. dies at age 68, 03/28/1947:5
Averill, Wilbert L.
Judge denies appeal, 10/03/1947:1
Averill, Wilbert R.
Files motion for late appeal on drunk driving charge, 09/26/1947:1
Averill, Wilburt R.
Wed to Lillie E. Geyer, 07/01/1949:4
Avey, Albert
Resides in Medford, 09/28/1945:7
Avey, Eva M.
Lakeville notice of tax taking, 08/15/1947:5
Notice of foreclosure, 07/08/1949:5
Aviation
Plane makes safe landing after dark behind Pocius home, 12/07/1945:1
Air show staged at Camp Joe Hooker, 05/31/1946:4
Lydia Rotch first in state to solo new amphibian plane (p), 03/21/1947:1
Members to have helicopter services for spraying, 06/06/1947:1
Helicopter takes Cranberry Sales co. officers for ride over bogs (p),
06/13/1947:1
Helicopter dusts bog alongside Rte 28, 06/20/1947:1
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Aviation (continued)
Helicopters dust 1,450 bog acres, 07/04/1947:1
Damaged helicopter, leased by NE Cranberry Sales Co., back on the job,
07/11/1947:1
Unidentified plane comes down off North St, takes off again,
08/08/1947:1
Boaters, Carr and Hart, narrowly escapes low-flying airplane,
08/22/1947:1
Pilot guilty of reckless flying in boat incident, 09/05/1947:1
Low-flying pilot gets $200 fine, 11/07/1947:10
Town gets first helicopter spraying, 05/27/1949:1
Gordon Anderson sponsors new organization for model plane
enthusiasts, 10/28/1949:1
Middleboro Model Airplane Club holds first meeting, 11/25/1949:9
Aviation - Accidents
East Bridgewater pilot lands burning craft in Middleboro (p),
03/07/1947:1
Bryantville bog worker struck by helicopter propeller, 06/13/1947:4
Outbreak of accidents on berry bogs; four fatalities, helicopter wrecked,
06/27/1947:1
Seaplane forced down on Assawompsett in fog, 08/20/1948:1
Fall River pilot ditches plane in Assawompsett, 10/15/1948:7
Seaplane overturns on pond, two injured, 06/03/1949:9
Nat Barrows killed in plane crash, 07/15/1949:1
Fred Boothman home after airplane accident, 09/23/1949:1
Avila, Joseph
Engaged to Victoria Wolski, 03/21/1947:2, 04/25/1947:5
Wed to Victoria Wolski, 05/16/1947:4
Ayers, Brenton
Ayers, Brenton S.
Promoted to Corporal at Quantico, VA, 01/05/1945:1
Corporal stationed in Quantico, VA (p), 02/16/1945:1
Receives honorable discharge from Marines, 09/07/1945:4
Ayers, Byron I.
Sergeant returns from India, 07/13/1945:8
Ayers, Frances L. daCosta
Ayers, John R.
Ayers Poultry Farm
Fuller St (ad), 12/30/1949:4
Ayotte, Joseph
Realtor named appraiser under GI Bill, 02/13/1948:10
Ayotte, Joseph L.
see also Joseph L. Ayotte & Son
Real estate, Main St, Lakeville (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Negotiating purchase of dwellings from Allan, plans to remodel,
02/01/1946:1
Elect selectman and assessor (ad) (p), 02/27/1948:5
B
Babbitt, David Louis
Dies at age 59, 04/29/1949:6
Obituary, 04/29/1949:6
Babbitt, Harold
Son born, 01/16/1948:4
Babbitt, John
Family moves to Arizona for his health, 11/05/1948:5
Babbitt, Mrs Clifton
Resides in Canton, 11/28/1947:4
Babbitt, Mrs David
Employed at Lakeville sanatorium, 12/13/1946:11
Babcock, Ed
Autos polished (ad), 05/30/1947:8
Babcock, Melvin
Couple recently wed, 03/28/1947:8
Babcock, Melvin E.
Convalescing from face and ankle wounds in Germany, 03/02/1945:1
Participated in five major actions in Europe (p), 07/27/1945:1
Discharged from Medical Detachment, 9th Infantry, 10/19/1945:1
Engaged to Phyllis Powell, 11/30/1945:1
Engaged to Czechoslovakian girl Vera Staifova, 03/14/1947:1
Engaged to Vera Staifova, 03/14/1947:5
Wed to Vera Staifova, 03/21/1947:5
Babcock, Vera
New YMCA director of Women’s and Girl’s Physical Activities (p),
10/22/1948:1
Babcock. Melvin E.
Partners with Alice Cobb to run Cobb’s Laundry Service, 01/24/1947:9
Bacchieri, Mary
Wed to Harold W. Atwood, 12/30/1949:4
Backus Memorial Baptist Church (see First Baptist Church)
Badger, Wallace Irving
Dies at age 78, 05/18/1945:4
Obituary, 05/18/1945:5
Badmington, Sarah
Smoke drives nine from Oak St apartment house, 09/27/1946:1
Badmington, Sarah Wall
Obituary, 01/30/1948:2
Widow of John Henry dies at age 86, 01/30/1948:4
Badore, David
Son born, 04/16/1948:4
Baer, Gordon
05/07/1948:1
Baer, James
Middleboro Theatre Guild cast of Arsenic and Old Lace (p),
01/07/1949:1
Bagas, Paul
Bagdasarian, Melkon
Engaged to Rose J. Kulian, 08/10/1945:4
Wed to Rose J. Kulian, 08/24/1945:4
Son born, 07/12/1946:4
Infant son Middleboro’s New Year baby, 01/07/1949:1
Son born, 01/07/1949:4
Bagdasarian, Rose J.
Certified for position at sanatorium, 04/09/1948:1
Bagdon, Adam
Promoted to Staff Sergeant with 45th Division of 76th Army in
Germany, 06/01/1945:3
Engaged to Jane Rachel Fickert, 12/30/1949:5
Bagley, Winifred Deacon
Engaged to Alfred Hodder, 10/26/1945:4
Bagnell, Sophie
Resides in Rockland, 07/19/1946:5
Bailey, George H.
Wood St couple married 50 years, 12/30/1949:1
Bailey, Hank
1947 Mitchell Memorial Club football squad (p), 01/02/1948:1
Signs with Boston Yanks, 05/21/1948:4
Joins Boston Yanks football team, 08/06/1948:1
Summary of Mitchell Memorial Club grid season (p), 12/24/1948:1
Bailey, Jeanette Marie
Engaged to Eugene McGillicuddy, Jr., 08/17/1945:1
Bailey, L.S.
Country House Decorating Shop (ad), 02/25/1949:8
Bailey, Stanley
Middleboro man answered the call to arms (p), 04/05/1946:9
Resides in Davis, CA, 06/07/1946:4
Bailey, Stanley F.
Promoted to Lieutenant Commander in Naval Reserve (p), 10/12/1945:1
Bailey Motor Sales
Window smashed, money stolen, 02/09/1945:2
Corner of Rice and Sproat St (ad), 05/25/1945:3
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Bailey Motor Sales (continued)
Man wanted for general garage work (ad), 10/04/1946:8
Mechanic wanted (ad), 10/18/1946:9
Baker, Albert
Meets Bill Vassar in Pacific, 04/06/1945:4
Son born, 07/11/1947:4
Baker, Albert J.
Engaged to Betsy F. Smalley, 11/15/1946:5
Wed to Betsey E. Smalley, 12/13/1946:7
Baker, Albert Joseph
Baker, Albert, Jr.
Baker, Carol
Senior Scouts sponsor third annual ball (p), 02/22/1946:1
MHS freshmen class officer and member of Girls’ League (p),
06/21/1946:9
05/07/1948:1
Attends University of Dayton, 02/18/1949:3
Baker, Charles Elwood
Wed to Clara Belle Moore, 09/02/1949:4
Baker, Everett C.
Hosts family reunion, 08/23/1946:3
Baker, Felix
Kitchen ell and poultry house destroyed by fire, 01/12/1945:1
Baker, Flora
Widow of Hubert E. dies at age 74, 08/20/1948:4
Obituary, 08/20/1948:5
Baker, Francis
Middleboro man answers call to service (p), 07/06/1945:7
Baker, Francis E.
First Lieutenant completes 64 missions in Italy (p), 05/04/1945:1
First Lieutenant flew 61 combat missions as bombardier, 11/09/1945:1
Baker, J. Robert
Baker, Joanne
05/07/1948:1
Baker, Joseph
Couple purchases Main St house from Ralph Eaton, 02/22/1946:4
Zeronsky takes Baker and Soucy to court for wrongful conversion of
and damage to property, 04/02/1948:1
Zeronsky loses in tort action, 04/09/1948:1
Baker, Joseph H.
Discharged from U.S. Army Air Force after completing 56 combat air
missions, 10/12/1945:1
Baker, Kenneth
Taxi driver skids, collides with Sousa, 01/12/1945:3
Sergeant stationed at Fort Bragg, NC, 12/23/1949:9
Baker, Kenneth I.
Earns boots and wings of Army paratrooper, 10/19/1945:1
Departs with 504th Airborne Infantry for training in Kentucky,
05/07/1948:10
Baker, Kenneth L.
Inducted into U.S. Army, 04/27/1945:1
Baker, Madeline
Lakeville school nurse while Doris Brown takes leave of absence,
01/05/1945:6
Appointed school nurse for Lakeville, 09/14/1945:3
Engaged to William Vassar, 10/12/1945:4
Wed to William Vassar, 10/26/1945:4
Baker, Madeline P.
Visits brother in Lame Deer, MT, 06/17/1949:6
Entertains Queen of Montana Rodeos, 10/21/1949:1
Baker, Mrs Leonard A.
Brother’s ranch in Lame Deer, MT, 09/10/1948:5
Baker, Pauline P.
Wed to Edgar C. Upham, 09/24/1948:4
Baker, Philip
Son born, 08/02/1946:5, 08/09/1946:5, 12/19/1947:6
Baker, Ralph
Daughter named Ruth Ann, 03/16/1945:6
Baker, Ralph B.
Granted permit to hang signs, 06/11/1948:7
Baker, Ralph V.
Petition for discharge of guardian, 04/09/1948:8
Baker, Raymond E.
Infant son of Richard and Lillian Squiers dies, 02/27/1948:4
Infant son of Richard and Lillian Squieres dies in Vermont,
03/05/1948:7
Baker, Richard
Employed at Fore River shipyard in Quincy, 07/20/1945:3
Baker, Richard Elwin
Baker, Ruth Ann
Born to Ralph, 03/16/1945:6
Baker, Watson
Completes boot training at Great Lakes Naval Station, 10/05/1945:5
Seaman 1st Class stationed in Jacksonville, FL, 05/24/1946:7
Hospitalized with rheumatic fever at Florida naval hospital,
07/05/1946:8
Attends Harvard University, 04/02/1948:5
Baker, Watson, Jr.
Discharged from U.S. Navy, accepted at Harvard, 09/13/1946:4
Baker, Watson W., Jr.
First highschooler to pass Eddy test qualifying for radar, 05/04/1945:1
Graduates from Harvard College, 07/01/1949:1
Bakeries
Thelma’s Home Bakery under new management (ad), 06/29/1945:2
Wm. Brown proprietor of Daisy Do-Nut Shop (ad), 12/28/1945:7
Alex Gerrior petitions for peddlers license, 12/20/1946:2
Laura Morrison, home bakery products (ad), 01/24/1947:8
Home Bakery, 117 Center St (ad), 11/07/1947:10
Muriel’s, homemade donuts (ad), 12/10/1948:5
Cote’s Bakery, 56 Center St (ad), 02/11/1949:10
Daisy Do-Nut Shop announces new pricing (ad), 03/04/1949:5
Cape Cod Do-Nut Home, Rte 28, South Middleboro (ad), 06/10/1949:2
Baldwin, Robert
Red Men’s Minstrel team (p), 03/21/1947:1
Baleviaz, Lydia R.
Engaged to John Maleski, 04/25/1947:5
Balevicz, Lydia R.
Wed to John Maleski, 05/09/1947:6
Ball, Allen
Passes air cadet exam, 09/28/1945:8
Student at Tufts College, 06/07/1946:1
Attends Dartmouth College, 10/18/1946:10
Ball, Kinsley A., Jr.
In Navy V-5 program at Worcester Polytechnic, 02/08/1946:1
Ballou’s
Jenney service station, Rte 28 (ad), 05/10/1946:8
Balls (parties)
Senior Service Scouts hold second annual formal ball, 03/02/1945:5
St. Luke’s Hospital Club ball a success, 12/07/1945:2
St. Luke’s fourth annual charity ball a complete success, 12/13/1946:1
Hospital Club officers express appreciation (l), 12/13/1946:8
St. Luke’s Hospital Club officers express appreciation (l), 12/13/1946:8
Senior Service Girl Scouts present formal ball, 02/07/1947:7
Rainbow Girls stage first annual ball (p), 05/09/1947:1
Senior scouts enjoy annual ball, 03/19/1948:10
High school junior class promenade (p), 04/09/1948:1
Hospital Club raises $350 at gala Christmas party, 12/30/1949:5
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Balsis, John B.
Headed for U.S. on board USS Sanborn, 01/11/1946:4
Banat, Evelyn
Enrolls at Salem Teachers’ College, 09/23/1949:7
Bands and Orchestras
see also Bates School - Arts; Middleborough Memorial High School Arts
Attempt to organize community orchestra progressing slowly,
10/10/1947:10
Mitchell Memorial Club to organize band, 02/04/1949:1
Group comprising Faith Stetson, Barbara Armstrong, Craig Matheson,
and Frank Whitney needs a name, 04/15/1949:1
Mitchell Memorial Club organizes band, 10/14/1949:2
Mitchell Memorial Club band needs recruits, 10/28/1949:1
Banks, Robert
Banks and Banking
see also Middleborough Co-operative Bank; Middleborough Credit
Union; Middleborough Savings Bank; Middleborough Trust Co.
Banks ready to provide loans for proposed water project, 11/22/1946:1
Banta, Evelyn
Chosen to attend Girls’ State, 05/28/1948:5
03/04/1949:1
Named MHS class of 1949 valedictorian, 03/18/1949:9
Attends Salem Teachers’ College, 12/02/1949:8
Banus, Lillian R.
Engaged to Edward Medeiros, 12/13/1946:6, 01/10/1947:5
Wed to Edward Medeiros, 05/16/1947:4
Banus, Lillian Rita
Engaged to Edward Medeiros, 11/08/1946:3
Banus, Mary Ann
Engaged to Dominic Rossini, 11/14/1947:4
Wed to Dominic Rossini, 11/28/1947:4
Baptist Church
see also Central Baptist Church; First Baptist Church; Third Baptist
Church
Swedish Baptist Conference of New England files petition in land court,
08/24/1945:5
Baptiste, Antone
Andrew Furmanik pleads not guilty to assault on Baptiste, 12/02/1949:8
Baptiste, Manuel
Engaged to Ruth G. Hadfield, 09/13/1946:5
Wed to Ruth G. Hadfield, 10/25/1946:5
Son born, 05/09/1947:6
Barber, Howard
Couple moves to Nantucket, 06/06/1947:3
Barber, Mrs Howard
Resides in New York City, 09/21/1945:8
Barbers
see also Hairdressers
George the Barber, 9 Wareham St (ad), 02/09/1945:8
Marra back from service, re-opens at 365 Center St (ad), 02/08/1946:8
Shops closed Saturdays at 6 p.m. (ad), 03/21/1947:10
Charles Gaskin takes over his former barber shop (ad), 07/30/1948:3
Barboza, Antonio M.
Fireman serves on USS Valley Forge, 05/28/1948:8
Barboza, John
Daughter born, 11/16/1945:4, 09/27/1946:4
Engaged to Marguerite James, 10/29/1948:4
Wed to Marguerite James, 11/05/1948:6
Barden, Eleanor
Annual Barden Night held at Union Street School, 01/23/1948:8
Barden, Eleanor A.
Plaque hung at Union Street School dedicated to teacher, 01/11/1946:1
Barden, Mrs William C.
Succeeds Athalia Jenkins as matron at Montgomery Home,
06/22/1945:1
Barden, Rosamond A.
Wed to C. Richard Noble, 05/06/1949:6
Barengo, Pauline
Barker, Mrs William W.
Mother of Mrs David Julius dies, 01/19/1945:8
Memorial service held in Woonsocket, RI, 01/26/1945:8
Barker, Raymond A.
Barkley, John
Funeral held in New Bedford, 01/07/1949:4
Barlow, Gertrude Margaret
Engaged to Charles Ralph Knight, 01/23/1948:4
Wed to Charles Ralph Knight, 01/30/1948:4
Barnard, George E.
Husband of Lillian Douglas dies at age at naval hospital, 10/17/1947:4
Barnard, George F.
Obituary, 10/17/1947:3
Barnes, Ruth
Ernest Lougee pleads not guilty to charge of bastardy brought by
Barnes, 08/24/1945:5
Barnett, Gary Michael
Three-year-old wanders away from yard, 07/11/1947:1
Mother thanks fire and police departments for aid in finding missing son
(l), 07/11/1947:7
Barnett, Lucy
Thanks fire and police departments for aid in finding missing son (l),
07/11/1947:7
Barnett, Lucy D.
Fire in barn on Barrows St, 08/02/1946:5
Granted license for boarding home for aged persons, 03/14/1947:1
Barnett, Margaret
Engaged to Harold Clinton Gates, Jr., 04/23/1948:6
Barnett, Richard
Aviation Radioman 2nd Class transfers to Norfolk, VA, 01/19/1945:1
Stationed on Trinidad, 07/20/1945:1
Enters MA College of Pharmacy in Boston, 09/27/1946:8
Middleboro bowlers tied for first in NE Duck Pin League (p),
12/06/1946:1
Engaged to Anna Wentworth, 05/27/1949:7
Barnett, Richard A.
No charges made in beating death in South Carver, 07/27/1945:1
Reports for advanced radio training, 09/07/1945:1
Barnett, Richard Allen
Three plead not guilty to manslaughter in fatal beating, 07/27/1945:1
South Carver man dies at age 47, 07/27/1945:4
Trial of Shaws delayed a week, 08/10/1945:1
Manslaughter case goes to grand jury, 08/31/1945:1
Grand jury to get manslaughter case, 09/28/1945:1
Shaw children not indicted, 10/05/1945:1
Engaged to Anna Margaret Wentworth, 11/26/1948:1
Wed to Anna M. Wentworth, 06/10/1949:6
Applies for reserve police, 07/15/1949:3
Interviewed for police force, 07/29/1949:2
Barnett’s Rest Home
5 Barrows St (ad), 06/06/1947:6
Barrett, Frank
Barrett, Michael M.
Ends 54 years of service with NY, NH & Hartford RR (p), 09/06/1946:1
Honored at banquet, 09/20/1946:1
Elks observe Flag Day (p), 06/17/1949:1
Barriault, Doris
Barriault, Doris P.
Engaged to Anthony M. Lemmo, 06/18/1948:6
Wed to Anthony M. Lemmo, 07/09/1948:4
Barriault, R.
Mailman 3rd Class serves on USS Appalachian, 11/09/1945:1
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Barriault, Richard
Petty Officer 3rd Class stationed at Norfolk, VA, 01/05/1945:1
Barriault, Richard A.
Engaged to Odet A. Fortin, 06/25/1948:5
Wed to Odet A. Fortin, 07/16/1948:4
Barros, Benjamin
Son born, 02/18/1949:7
Barros, Dominga
Barros, Frank
Engaged to Rose Gomes, 11/22/1946:5
Wed to Rose Gomes, 01/17/1947:5
Injured by hit-and-run in Whitman, 01/24/1947:1
Barros, Mary
Barros, Raymond S.
Fails to appear in court on non-support charge, 03/05/1948:6
Charged with drunkenness and two driving offences, 08/05/1949:10
Cases continued for trial, 08/12/1949:6
Fined $50 for drunk driving, $5 for drunkenness, and not guilty of
reckless driving, 08/26/1949:6
Barrow, Florence Staples
Barrow, James
Son born, 12/07/1945:5
Barrow, Raymond S.
Barrows, Benjamin
Daughter born, 06/07/1946:5, 08/15/1947:4
Barrows, Dorothy M.
Obituary, 11/28/1947:5
Funeral for Los Angeles woman held here, 12/19/1947:1
Barrows, Dorothy Mathewson
Los Angeles woman dies at age 43, 11/28/1947:4
Barrows, Duinza
Husband posts notice of no responsibility for wife’s debts, 05/16/1947:5
Barrows, F. Lawton
Promoted to Lieutenant Commander at Separation Center in Boston,
11/16/1945:1
Discharged from U.S. Navy, resumes practice in Boston, 10/11/1946:1
Barrows, F.L.
Wed to Grace Lee Jench, 01/12/1945:1
Barrows, Grace P.
Attempted break-in at 46 South Main St, 10/03/1947:1
Barrows, Lothrop W.
Obituary, 08/29/1947:6
Barrows, Lothrop Willson
Dies at age 94, 08/29/1947:4
Barrows, Nat
Middleboro native killed in plane crash, 07/15/1949:1
Barrows, Nathaniel A.
Services held at Hope Rest Cemetery, 08/05/1949:1
Barrows, Raymond
Barrows, Raymond S.
Notice of no responsibility for wife’s debts, 05/16/1947:5
Charged with non-support of family, 11/07/1947:10
Non-support case continued, 11/21/1947:1
Denies stealing $400 from Robert Furlan, 03/26/1948:9
Sent to jail for eight months each for larceny and non-support,
04/02/1948:1
Barry, Arlene Jefferson
Barry, Arlene M. Jefferson
Wed to Raymond April, 02/16/1945:5
Barstow, Barbara
Resigns from Trust Co. to pursue furniture decoration business,
07/06/1945:8
Moves to apartment on Wareham St, 05/03/1946:7
Tells of experiences in Canal Zone, 10/24/1947:7
Barstow, Barbara Jenks
Wed to Richard Henry Barstow, 06/21/1946:4
Barstow, Elmer P.
Top of auto sheared off by guy wire, 02/22/1946:1
Barstow, Frank L., Jr.
Barstow, Frank Leonard
Engaged to Theresa A. Dubee, 08/20/1948:4
Barstow, Frank Leonard, Jr.
Wed to Theresa A. Dubee, 09/10/1948:4
Barstow, George E.
Dies at age 79, 02/20/1948:4
Obituary, 02/20/1948:4
Son L.E. settles estate, 03/12/1948:2
Barstow, Marjorie
Engaged to James Leo Carney, 11/05/1948:1
Barstow, Peter
Technical Sergeant returns from two-year posting in Panama Canal
Zone, 03/04/1949:12
Barstow, Richard
Staff Sergeant stationed in Panama, 02/07/1947:8
Staff Sergeant posted in Canal Zone, wife tells of experiences,
10/24/1947:7
Technical Sergeant stationed at Lowry Air Base, CO, 08/12/1949:6
Barstow, Richard Henry
Wed to Barbara Jenks Barstow, 06/21/1946:4
Barta, E.
Blacksmith, electric welding (ad), 03/12/1948:3
Barta, Emil
Petitions for gasoline permit, 09/14/1945:4
Presents plans to selectmen, 09/21/1945:3
Notice of hearing, 09/21/1945:8
Proposed gas station meets opposition, 10/05/1945:1
Service station application turned down, 11/02/1945:5
Selectmen vote not to grant gasoline license, 05/02/1947:2
Barta, Emilia
Reunited with sister after parting 40 years ago in Slovakia, 10/11/1946:4
Sister to come here after trip to Europe, 12/23/1949:9
Barth, Roy
Guilty of stealing cash from Faietti’s shop, 04/25/1947:1
Barthelemy, Lucienne
Engaged to Jules R. Gamache, 01/18/1946:4
Wed to Jules R. Gamache, 01/25/1946:4
Bartis, Josephine
Wed to Salim O. LeBeau, 07/04/1947:4
Bartlett, Annette
Engaged to Francis Byrne, 01/28/1949:1
Bartlett, Basil
Takes boot training at Bainbridge, MD, 01/04/1946:5
11/18/1949:1
Bartlett, Charles E.
Brockton man dies at age 42, 04/12/1946:5
Obituary, 04/12/1946:6
Bartlett, Clyde
Application to move building laid over, 11/08/1946:3
Requests permit to move building, 01/24/1947:4
Bartlett, Elsie
Engaged to William S. Brosius, 11/02/1945:4
Engaged to Robert L. Mason, 12/31/1948:5
Wed to Robert L. Mason, 01/14/1949:4
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Bartlett, Ernestine Lorraine
Engaged to Bernard Wilfred Letourneau, 07/20/1945:4
Wed to Bernard Wilfred Letourneau, 08/03/1945:4
Bartlett, Errol
Transfers to Newport, RI, 01/11/1946:4
Bartlett, Errol D.
Hits Wareham store with auto, 09/20/1946:1
Engaged to Thelma A. Goodwin, 10/22/1948:6
Wed to Thelma A. Goodwin, 11/12/1948:5
Son born, 05/06/1949:6
Bartlett, Errol Douglas
Sworn into U.S. Navy, 08/03/1945:4
Bartlett, Erroll
Seaman 2nd Class stationed in Newfoundland, 02/01/1946:1
Bartlett, Lorraine
Engaged to Bernard Letourneau, 02/23/1945:1
Bartlett, Vincent
11/18/1949:1
Bartlett, Virginia
Physical ed teacher at high school, 09/13/1946:1
Who’s who at MHS, 09/27/1946:2, 11/29/1946:2
New Mitchell Memorial Club girls’ basketball coach (p), 01/14/1949:1
Barton, Mildred
Wed to Philip Megna, 05/20/1949:6
Bartula, Peter L.
Sacred Heart curate granted six-month leave of absence, 02/02/1945:1
Baseball
see also Baseball - Twilight League; Middleborough Memorial High
School - Baseball; Mitchell Memorial Club - Baseball
Summer playground school announced, 06/22/1945:1
All-stars down Oldtimers 5-4, 07/06/1945:1
Edmund Caminati selected for Red Sox baseball school, 07/06/1945:1
Sixteen-year-old Caminati shows promise at Red Sox test camp,
07/27/1945:1
Sacred Heart CYO champs of 1st Annual South Shore Amateur Baseball
Tournament, 09/07/1945:1
Junior League formed at playground, 06/28/1946:7
Cy Morgan thanks all who participated in benefit ball game (l),
08/23/1946:1
Many aided in success of Cy Morgan program, 08/23/1946:8
Four lucky shoe workers to get royal treatment during World Series,
08/30/1946:1
Johnny McCulloch pictured with Red Sox’ Dom DiMaggio (p),
04/04/1947:1
Eddie Caminati leaves for training camp in Atlanta, GA, 05/16/1947:1
Nicholas Galanto signs contract to play for Western Carolina League,
06/27/1947:10
Eddie Caminati trains with pros in Florida, 03/12/1948:4
Red Sox players pay a visit to Plymouth Shoe Co., 09/10/1948:1
Plymouth Shoe Co. makes shoes for Red Sox Verne Stevens (p),
09/17/1948:1
North Middleboro Civic Association asks use of Highway Department
grader to create ball field, 10/08/1948:1
Legion to sponsor baseball team in junior league, 03/04/1949:10
Alfred Gauthier candidate for Brown University team, 04/08/1949:10
Alfred Gauthier stars on Brown University nine, 04/22/1949:1
John Scanlon to coach Junior Legion nine, 05/06/1949:10
Pitcher Eugene Savard wins honors at Arnold College, 06/10/1949:10
Alfred Gauthier gets varsity letter at Brown University, 06/24/1949:10
Four Red Sox teach kids at playground, 08/05/1949:1
Boys awarded autographed balls from Red Sox, 08/05/1949:10
Bill Egger honored by local sports fans at playgrounds (p), 08/12/1949:1
New Bedford club claims South Shore title (t), 09/09/1949:1
Baseball - Twilight League
Six clubs seek entry, 03/08/1946:2
Operates as a four-team loop, 04/05/1946:8
Schedule for season (t), 04/12/1946:10
Set for first circuit clash since pre-war days, 05/10/1946:1
Baseball - Twilight League (continued)
Final standings (t), 09/06/1946:8
Batting averages (t), 09/13/1946:8
Trio of new franchises this season, 04/04/1947:1
Six clubs included in circuit (t), 05/16/1947:1
Plymouth Shoe wins playoff, 08/22/1947:1
Atwoods win crown (t), 08/29/1947:7
Atwood A.A. of Carver league champs (p), 09/12/1947:1
Gerrior to manage Egger’s team, 03/05/1948:5
Members gather for preliminary organizational meeting, 03/05/1948:6
Six teams enter league, 04/16/1948:1
Opens season May 23 with 10-game schedule (t), 04/23/1948:1
Six teams enrolled for 1948 season, 05/21/1948:4
Gerrior enjoys solo slugfest, 06/04/1948:7
Buck O’Connell hurls no-hitter (t), 08/13/1948:3
Cabot Club wins title, 09/03/1948:1
Official batting averages for 1948 season (t), 09/10/1948:3
Trophy presented to John Cabot Club, 03/04/1949:8
Six teams in circuit, 03/25/1949:1
Joseph Kunces elected president, 04/08/1949:1
VFW team joins league, 04/22/1949:1
Season opens May 23rd, 35 game schedule, 04/29/1949:1
Season starts May 23rd, schedule (t), 05/06/1949:1
Fills last opening on board, 05/13/1949:1
Cabot Club in league playoffs, 08/26/1949:4
Eggers take 1949 title (t), 09/02/1949:10
Bill Ferreira captures batting title (t), 10/07/1949:8
Carl McCauly leads league pitchers (t), 10/14/1949:10
Holds annual banquet, 10/28/1949:8
Trophies presented to sportsmen at banquet, 11/04/1949:1
Joseph Kunces named to fourth year as head coach, 11/11/1949:1
Name league trophy for Thomas O’Melia, 11/11/1949:1
Basketball
see also Middleboro Varsity Club; Middleborough Memorial High
School - Basketball; Mitchell Memorial Club - Basketball; Young
Men’s Christian Association - Sports
Alberta Snow makes team at Framingham Teacher’s College,
03/09/1945:4
Episcopalians win Church League basketball title, 04/26/1946:4
Former Middleboro stars join Curry’s Flashy Five of Plymouth,
10/11/1946:4
Egger’s team wins Industrial League title, 03/21/1947:1
Methodists take Church League crown, 03/28/1947:1
Farley and Scanlon named to Southeastern Massachusetts Semi-Pro
Basketball Association, 01/16/1948:5
Michael Stephanian on Bates College freshman basketball squad,
01/16/1948:10
Michael Stephanian helps Bates College team to 9-1 season,
03/12/1948:10
Celtics perform at local clinic, 03/04/1949:6
Middleboro Industrial League winner is Thomas Bros. (t), 04/01/1949:9
Winthrop-Atkins takes first round in Industrial League playoff,
04/08/1949:6
Industrial League 1949 stats (t), 04/22/1949:8
Sacred Heart CYO team ends season with three wins, 05/06/1949:1
Bassett, Betty
Bassett, Betty Louise
Wed to Cleveland Edward Burnham, 10/29/1948:4
Bassett, Betty M. Wright
Son born, 11/18/1949:7
Bassett, Ralph M.
Electrical contractor, 17 South Main St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Now Bassett & Broadbent, 17 South Main St (ad), 01/04/1946:2
Bassett, William
Bassett, William F.
Engaged to Betty M. Wright, 08/23/1946:5
Wed to Betty M. Wright, 09/06/1946:5
Son born, 11/18/1949:7
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Bassett, William Francis
Engaged to Betty Margaret Wright, 01/25/1946:1
Engaged to Bette Margaret Wright, 08/09/1946:5
Bassett, William H.
Dies at age 80, 11/23/1945:4
Obituary, 11/23/1945:5
Bassett & Broadbent
Electrical contractors, 17 South Main St (ad), 01/04/1946:2
Bastardy (see Illegitimacy)
Batchelder, Herbert
Batchelder, Herbert W.
Engaged to Mordina Grahame McLure, 09/20/1946:5
Wed to Mordina, Grahame McLure, 09/27/1946:4
Batchelder, Sarah
Brockton woman dies at age 81, 08/03/1945:4
Obituary, 08/03/1945:7
Bates School
Observes Education Week, 11/16/1945:1
Enrollment reaches 373, 11/08/1946:3
Holds annual open house, 11/15/1946:8
Holds open house, 05/30/1947:1
Holds annual Play Day, 05/28/1948:4
New schoolhouse started, 07/02/1948:1
Teams organized for YMCA bowling, 11/26/1948:1
Holds annual Play Day, 05/27/1949:7
Cottage burns at annual outing, 06/03/1949:1
Intruder flees school, discovered by janitor, 07/29/1949:4
Receives gift of brick from the Alamo in memory of Rev Schoenfeldt,
09/16/1949:8
Bike racks put up, 11/04/1949:6
Local organizations donate bike racks, 11/11/1949:1
Bates School - Arts
Students present operetta Circus Day, 04/13/1945:1
Presents annual production of A Christmas Carol in Prose, 12/21/1945:8
Chorus stars in operetta, 04/12/1946:1
Annual presentation of A Christmas Carol in Prose, 12/20/1946:8
Eighth grade presents annual operetta Paints and Patches, 04/11/1947:1
Band joins with MHS in celebration of National Music Week,
05/09/1947:1
Eighth graders present annual show, 04/16/1948:10
Students present Georgia Jubilee Minstrel, 04/08/1949:1
Bates School - Commencement
Promotes 118 in annual exercises, 06/08/1945:1
One hundred eighteen students promoted, 06/07/1946:1
Awards go to eight students, 06/13/1947:9
Awards made as 119 promoted to high school, 06/18/1948:1
Award winners named at promotion ceremony, 06/17/1949:12
Bates School - Facilities
Fire in boiler room washed out by sprinkler, 01/26/1945:1
Converting to oil heat, 07/11/1947:1
Selectmen solicit bids for oil burners (ad), 07/11/1947:8
Converts to oil heat, 08/29/1947:1
Improvements outlined in annual report, 01/02/1948:1
Highway Department snow plow damages fence, 01/09/1948:1
Athletic closet constructed from part of former coal bin, 04/02/1948:6
School board considers temporary quarters to relieve overcrowding,
05/07/1948:1
Request for bids for construction of school building (ad), 06/18/1948:4
Elliott W. Harlow & Sons get construction contract for new school
building, 06/25/1948:1
Summer work progressing, 08/12/1949:1
To get new water service, 09/02/1949:1
Thanks selectmen for quick work on water supply, 09/16/1949:1
List of repairs made in summer, 09/16/1949:12
Bates School - Faculty and Staff
Gardner Philip Sherman new teacher of manual training, 04/12/1946:1
Lucy Merrihew resigns after 49 years as teacher, 05/31/1946:1
George Borges new teacher, 06/07/1946:1
George Borges fills teaching vacancy, 06/21/1946:1
Longtime teacher Lucy Merrihew resigns, 06/21/1946:1
Lois Wright resigns, 11/01/1946:1
Loretta Ring retires, Lois Wright resigns, 11/08/1946:1
E. Olivia Pearson resigns; takes post at Milton, 11/29/1946:1
Helen Pardey fills vacancy left by Pearson; Wright replaces Ring,
12/13/1946:1
New staff members include Kenniston, Wright, and Pardey,
01/10/1947:2
Theodore Benttinen resigns, 07/18/1947:4
Carol Cushing clerk, 08/08/1947:8
Mary Anacki and Louis Rando new teachers, 08/15/1947:1
Teaching veteran of 50 years, Hattie May Jones, resigns, 01/16/1948:1
Helen Pardey transfers from Bates to Memorial High School,
05/21/1948:5
Charles Woodbury, Jr. new social studies teacher, 06/11/1948:1
Wilrene Card new English teacher (p), 06/25/1948:1
Elizabeth Ann Speight new English teacher, 08/13/1948:1
Charles Woodbury resigns, 10/08/1948:2
Teacher Doris Wright resigns, 05/06/1949:1
Francis Downing new teacher, 07/22/1949:1
Ruth Doyle and Rose Martin new to staff, 09/16/1949:8
Ruth Margaret Doyle new art teacher, 09/16/1949:12
Bates School - Parent Teacher Association
Elects officers at annual meeting, 06/01/1945:1
Closes year with annual reports and elections, 05/31/1946:4
Focuses on character building, 09/13/1946:1
Members arrive too late to make town meeting quorum, 05/30/1947:1
Discusses housing problems, 07/04/1947:1
Opens clothing exchange, 08/29/1947:1
Announces program for 20th anniversary season, 09/12/1947:1
Schedule of meetings, 10/14/1949:4
Contributes to donation of bike racks to school, 11/11/1949:1
Bath, Ruth Dean
Obituary, 05/07/1948:5
Bath, William
Brother-in-law dies in Pittsburg, 04/13/1945:8
Bath, William H.
Appointed to church at Arnold Mills, RI (p), 06/14/1946:1
Batteries (see Automobiles - Parts)
Battis (Coach)
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
Battis, Elaine
Battis, H.
Battis, Henry
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
MHS baseball nine have fine record (p) (t), 06/10/1949:1
Battis, Henry E.
Grid mentor coaches 13th high school season (p), 12/20/1946:1
Battis, Mrs Henry
Central Congregational offers free chest X-rays (p), 12/26/1947:1
Girl Scouts hold anniversary banquet (p), 03/19/1948:1
Battista, Adolph V.
Inducted into armed forces, 10/11/1946:3
Baudauin, Bernice
Baudoin, Bernice M.
Wed to George Raymond Travassos, 10/18/1946:5
Baudouin, Bernice M.
Engaged to George Raymond Travassos, 10/04/1946:5
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Bauer, Kathleen M.
Engaged to Emil J. Bernier, 11/23/1945:4
Wed to Emil J. Bernier, 11/30/1945:5
Baum, Bette
Bazinet, Germain Mary
Engaged to Gordon Hayes Haskell, 08/30/1946:5
Bazinet, Germaine
Engaged to Gordon Haskell, 05/03/1946:1, 08/16/1946:8
Bazinet, Hervey
Arch St couple married 25 years, 11/21/1947:4
Bazinet, Lloyd
Parents hear from serviceman in Pacific, 01/12/1945:1
Bazinet, Mary Germaine
Wed to Gordon Hayes Haskell, 09/06/1946:5
Bazinett, Lloyd
Sworn into 11th Co., 25th Reg. MA Guard, 05/17/1946:8
Beach, Curtis
Beal, Olive Louise
Engaged to Roger S. Kinsman, 08/20/1948:6
Beal, William Noyes, Jr.
Beale, Katharyn
And M.A. Perkins open new dress shop in Vineyard Haven,
05/30/1947:5
Beale, Katharyn Perkins
Walkers purchase The Mademoiselle Shop from Beale and Perkins,
04/30/1948:1
Eighth anniversary of The Mademoiselle Shop (ad), 04/30/1948:5
And partner end eight-year proprietorship of Mademoiselle Shop,
05/07/1948:5
Beals, A.L.
Typewriters bought, sold, repaired (ad), 11/23/1945:5
Beals, Austen
Beals, Austen L.
Cash and office equipment taken from Beals’ in Peirce building,
09/30/1949:1
Beals, Austin
Couple to occupy South Main St apartment, 09/17/1948:3
Beals, Florence Mae
Wed to Frederick Nolette, 06/24/1949:6
Beals, Janice Louise
Born to Robert M., 05/11/1945:4
Beals, Mrs Robert M.
Resides in Boston, 09/14/1945:3
Beals, Robert M.
Corporal wins 1st prize in Industrial Design contest, 03/30/1945:1
Corporal stationed at Fort Ord, CA, 07/27/1945:4
Corporal transfers to Honolulu, HI, 09/14/1945:1
Discharged from 392nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, 11/09/1945:1
Beals, Walter L.
Beals, Walter Leonard
Obituary (p), 08/15/1947:1
Dies at age 78, 08/15/1947:4
Beanland, David C.
Engaged to Elinor C. McLeod, 10/15/1948:9
Beanland, David Carmichael
Engaged to Elinor Claire McLeod, 09/24/1948:1
Wed to Elinor Claire McLeod, 11/05/1948:6
Bear, James
Moves to Dallas, TX, 04/22/1949:6
Beard, Helen
Beard, James
Sells Main St house to Donald Hardgraves, 10/12/1945:7
Beard, Kenneth
Motorcyclist Zelinsky runs into horse-drawn carriage, 07/23/1948:5
Beard, Martha
Beard, Thomas
Three children pictured in Citizens of Tomorrow, 12/26/1947:1
Beard, Thomas E.
Probation continued in non-support case, 05/20/1949:2
Bearden, E.H.
Resigns post at Rock Village church, 06/22/1945:5
Bearse, Arthur Wilbur
Obituary, 11/21/1947:3
Dies at age 72, 11/21/1947:4
Bearse, Augustus M.
Former postmaster dies in Chatham, 06/13/1947:6
Beaton, Kenneth
Sergeant stationed in Aberdeen, MD, 01/05/1945:2
Son born, 06/13/1947:4
Beaton, Mrs Gilbert
Resides in Wareham, 05/06/1949:12
Beaton, Sarah Alice
Dies at age 74, 04/05/1946:4
Obituary, 04/05/1946:9
Beatt, John
Pleasant St couple married 25 years, 04/02/1948:5
Beattie, Alice
Beattie, Florence M.
Private 1st Class stationed at Fort Sumner, NM, 08/03/1945:1
Beattie, James
Son born, 08/22/1947:4
Beattie, James, Jr.
Beattie, James W., Jr.
Private 1st Class with chemical processing company on Guadalcanal,
03/23/1945:1
Beaudreau, Armand
Wed to Blanche Blank, 07/09/1948:4
Beazley, Dorothea B.
New girls’ physical ed teacher at MHS, 06/21/1946:1
Beck, Caroline
Engaged to Reginald W. Walker, 01/04/1946:4
Wed to Reginald W. Walker, 01/25/1946:4
Becker, David S.
Robert Covell struck by auto in fog, 02/21/1947:1
Becker, Jane Elizabeth
Enters Lesley College in Cambridge, 09/14/1945:7
Becker, Otto, Jr.
Promoted to district sales manager for NE T & T, 02/15/1946:8
Becker, Otto P.
Elect selectman (ad), 01/09/1948:7
Elect selectman (ad) (p), 01/16/1948:9
Becker, Otto P., Jr.
Makes first bid for public office, runs for selectman, 01/09/1948:1
Becker, Peter
Stationed in Portsmouth, NH, 01/05/1945:1
Temporarily stationed in Springfield, 01/26/1945:1
Becker, Peter O.
Beckman, Beverly
Beckman, Ellsworth
Chimney fire on Courtland St, 06/28/1946:1
Son born, 02/06/1948:4
Beckman, Harry E.
Oil burner fire on Southwick St, 10/31/1947:6
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Beckman, Mary L.
Obituary, 07/19/1946:6
Beckman, Mary Livingston
Dies at age 56, 07/19/1946:5
Beckman, Ralph
Promades testifies in Beckman assault case, 09/09/1949:2
Beckman, Russell
Fire in smoke pipe on Forest St, 09/13/1946:4
Beckman, Walter
Wed to Ethel F. Allen, 07/09/1948:4
Dies at age 58, 06/24/1949:6
Obituary, 06/24/1949:12
Beech, Aaron Henry
Beech, Aaron Henry, Jr.
Wed to Frances Victorine Gaul, 09/02/1949:4
Beech, Alice
Engaged to Reginald Kinsman, 04/13/1945:8
Beech, Alice E.
Wed to Reginald Frank Kinsman, 05/25/1945:4
Beech, Alice Evelyn
Engaged to Reginald Kinsman, 01/05/1945:8
Beech, Henry
Engaged to Frances Gaul, 07/22/1949:6
Beech, Roger
Beech, Roger E.
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant at Fort Benning, GA, 01/26/1945:1
Lieutenant returns to Camp Gordon, GA, 02/09/1945:6
Engaged to Margaret Gaul Fuller, 05/11/1945:5
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant in Luzon, 05/24/1946:1
Beede, Anna
Killed in head-on crash on West Grove St, 03/21/1947:1
Killed in auto accident in March, 05/30/1947:1
Beede, Anna Menter
Funeral to be held at Sacred Heart, 03/21/1947:4
Beede, George M.
Dies as result of auto accident in March, 05/30/1947:1
Beers, Bertha
Resides in New York, 03/12/1948:4
Begley, Alice R.
Local teachers take intensive art course (p), 04/16/1948:1
Middleboro teacher honored by Delta Kappa Gamma, 04/08/1949:1
Begley, Clare Therese
Engaged to Gordon Stuart Proal, 08/20/1948:6
Begley, E. Robert
Chief Petty Officer receives commendations for services in Pacific,
02/23/1945:1
Transfers from Boston to Newfoundland, 03/15/1946:1
Begley, Edward Robert
Wed to Florence Mabelle Graham, 01/18/1946:5
Begley, Margaret A.
Teacher transfers from West Side School to Union Street School,
07/22/1949:1
Begley, Margaret Alice
Elected to replace Etta Toothaker at West Side School, 05/09/1947:6
Begley, Mary
Begley, Mary Elizabeth
Engaged to Allen C. Fanjoy, 07/22/1949:4
Wed to Allen C. Fanjoy, 08/05/1949:4
Engaged to Alan Fanjoy, 08/05/1949:10
Begley, Mrs William J.
Teacher at North Lakeville School, 05/04/1945:6
Begley, Robert
Chief Petty Officer returns to ship on West Coast, 03/30/1945:1
Resides in Argentia, Newfoundland, 11/01/1946:12
Stationed at Argentia Naval Base, Newfoundland, 04/18/1947:5
Begley, T. Francis
Dean Jennings, Jr. recipient of first G.I. Loan from Co-operative Bank
(p), 03/30/1945:1
Appointed to War Price and Rationing Board, 06/29/1945:1
Treasurer of Co-operative Bank, 08/03/1945:4
Appointed to state bank league committee on housing for veterans,
01/02/1948:1
Begley, William
Electricians Mate 1st Class home on terminal leave, 12/05/1947:7
Engaged to Eleanor Desrosiers, 09/02/1949:9
Begley, William F.
Electricians Mate 1st Class serves on USS Salisbury Sound,
01/17/1947:1
Begley, William Francis
Engaged to Eleanor Marie Derosier, 12/24/1948:10, 09/16/1949:6
Wed to Eleanor Marie Derosier, 11/25/1949:5
Begley, William R.
Dies at age 83, 01/24/1947:5
Obituary, 01/24/1947:5
Behr, Ricarda
Wed to Richard Clark, 01/21/1949:10
Beirdneau, Barbara
Queen of Montana Rodeos visits aunts in Middleboro, 10/21/1949:1
Belanger, Philip
Purchases Peirce Ave farm from Ethan Peirce, 09/20/1946:3
Belanger, William E.
Wed to Bertha M. Saggerson, 10/31/1947:4
Belben, Kenneth E.
Belben, Leonard
Seaman 2nd Class scheduled for sea duty, 11/29/1946:6
Seaman 2nd Class stationed at Naval Base in Maryland, 12/13/1946:11
Belben, Leonard W.
Navy man takes part in Alaskan maneuvers, 01/28/1949:9
Belcher, Edward Lester
Wed to Patricia Frances Delaney, 08/15/1947:4
Belcher, Edwin L.
Deacon honored at Central Baptist, 02/06/1948:10
Bell, Angelina Candella
Obituary, 10/19/1945:3
Wife of Claurice dies at age 48, 10/19/1945:4
Bell, Charlotte Ann
Charlotte Bellucci petitions to change name, 03/26/1948:4
Bell, Donald A.
Bell, Fran
Bell, Francis
Seven injured in two-car crash on Main St, Lakeville, 09/13/1946:1
Son born, 08/06/1948:4
Bell, Luanna
Moves to Thermal, CA, 08/10/1945:8
Bell, Stewart
Sees Wayne Crankshaw on VE Day in Belgium, 06/15/1945:4
Bell, William
Employed at Superior Taxicab, 03/16/1945:1
Bell, William D.
Bell, William David
Dies at age 62, 09/20/1946:5
Obituary, 09/20/1946:6
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Bellerive, Arlene A.
Engaged to Chester L. Goodnow, 09/03/1948:4
Wed to Chester L. Goodnow, 09/10/1948:4
Bellerive, Herman
Son born, 08/30/1946:5
Bellerive, Herman Louis
Wed to Pearl Elaine Brigham, 10/08/1948:6
Bellucci, Charlotte
Petitions to change name to Charlotte Ann Bell, 03/26/1948:4
Belmont (Mrs)
New violin classes largest ever, 10/18/1946:10
Belmont, Anthony
Son born, 03/11/1949:4
Belmont, Anthony J.
Seaman 2nd Class trains as aerial gunner in Pensacola, FL (p),
03/09/1945:1
Wed to Beatrice M. Austin, 11/14/1947:4
Belmont, Harry
Couple departs for road trip to West Coast, 05/21/1948:5
Kiwanis fete high school grid team (p), 12/10/1948:1
Belmont, Harvey
Resides in Worcester, 03/01/1946:3
Belmont, Harvey T.
Relates experiences in the Pacific (l), 10/05/1945:1
Belmont, Harvey Thomas
Belmont, Lillian R.
Engaged to Richard B. Rebell, 09/02/1949:4
Belmont, Lillian Rose
Wed to Richard Baxter Rebell, 09/16/1949:6
Belmont, Marion
Member of The Pilgrim Trio, 10/18/1946:10
Violin instructor retires after 38 years, 05/21/1948:10
Belmont, Mrs Harry
04/11/1947:1
Central Congregational ends first 100 years, embarks on second (p),
05/09/1947:1
Belocas, Ethel
Belocas, Peter
New store on Plymouth St nears completion, 06/27/1947:5
Alexander Tassinari purchases Belocas residence, 06/18/1948:7
Vs. Thomas Carr in civil case, 06/18/1948:9
Contract dispute with Middleborough Trust Co., 01/07/1949:4
Belocas, Peter J.
Fire destroys 800 poultry, 12/06/1946:1
Belrose, Arthur
Brockton woman arraigned on larceny charge, 03/25/1949:3
Brockton woman sent to jail, 04/01/1949:8
Belrose, Arthur W.
Capias ordered on Brockton waitress for stealing from Belrose,
03/25/1949:1
Belrose, Louise
Wed to Arthur Thomas, 07/23/1948:5
Belrose, Louise Mabel
Belrose, Mabel Louise
Wed to Arthur H. Thomas, 09/24/1948:4
Belrose, Norman
Stationed at Fort McClellan, AL, 07/12/1946:8
With U.S. Army in Manila, 10/11/1946:4
Engaged to Betty Frances Johnson, 08/05/1949:1
Engaged to Betty Johnson, 08/12/1949:2
Belrose, Norman Chester
Engaged to Elizabeth Frances Johnson, 08/12/1949:4
Wed to Elizabeth Frances Johnson, 09/09/1949:5
Belrose, Ralph
Belrose, Ralph H.
Home after 18 months in Pacific (p), 08/10/1945:1
Belrose, Ralph Henry
Engaged to Selma Regina Deeb, 08/17/1945:4
Wed to Selma Regina Deeb, 08/31/1945:4
Bemis, Edson
Bemis, Faye
Enters Framingham State Teachers’ College, 09/24/1948:4
Bena, Carlo
Private takes training at Fort Bragg, NC, 03/30/1945:1
Sentenced to four months for failure to take court-ordered support
seriously, 04/09/1948:1
Guilty of non-support, 10/28/1949:3
Bena, Carolo
Convicted of non-support, 02/13/1948:1
Bena, Carolyn
Bena, Joe
Joe’s Shoe Repair, 161 Center St (ad), 09/10/1948:3
Bena, John
Bena, John, Jr.
Engaged to Phyllis McAnaugh, 02/07/1947:5
Wed to Phyllis McAnaugh, 02/21/1947:5
Bena, Joseph
Engaged to Flavia M. Franco, 05/10/1946:5
Wed to Flavia M. Franco, 05/24/1946:5
Bena, Myra Smith
Engaged to John G. Norris, 11/09/1945:4
Wed to John G. Norris, 12/07/1945:5
Bena, Robert
Benevides, John Sears
Benevides, Manuel, Jr.
Son born, 06/22/1945:4
Benevides, Rita I.
Youngster injured when runs into auto, 10/19/1945:4
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - Lodge No. 1274
Holds annual Flag Day observance, 06/15/1945:1
Honors servicemen with dinner and entertainment, 02/15/1946:1
Fetes championship MHS basketball squad, 03/21/1947:1
Cooperates with War Department to encourage Army careers,
05/23/1947:1
Gives royal welcome to high school basketballers, 03/19/1948:7
Phyllis Holt and Stanley Pilshaw win scholarships, 05/14/1948:1
Stanley Pilshaw and Phyllis Holt presented with Massachusetts Elks
Scholarships, 06/18/1948:1
Holds first golf tournament, 10/22/1948:9
Distributes 36 Thanksgiving baskets, 11/26/1948:1
Gets $400 for disabled veteran entertainment fund, 12/03/1948:1
Requests “no parking” sign removal till new lot built, 12/31/1948:1
Past Exalted Rulers Association organized, 04/22/1949:10
Fetes Chief Sisson at banquet, 04/29/1949:1
Barbara Pfister wins essay contest, 05/13/1949:8
Observes Flag Day (p), 06/17/1949:1
Contributes to donation of bike racks to Bates School, 11/11/1949:1
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - Lodge No. 1274 - Milk Fund
Committee thanks all who aided in annual event, 10/12/1945:1
Donations total $367, 10/26/1945:1
Over $337 collected, 10/11/1946:1
Elks issue annual appeal, 10/03/1947:1
More funds needed, 10/14/1949:1
Final total $427, 12/02/1949:1
Chairman thanks contributors, 12/09/1949:1
Bennent, Oveil
Bennett, Aldona
Bennett, Clarissa L.
Attends Lincoln School, Providence, RI, 03/30/1945:8
Graduates from Lincoln School, 06/13/1947:10
Bennett, Eleanor
Obituary, 02/09/1945:2
Bennett, Elizabeth Weld
Wed to David W. Ewing, 09/17/1948:10
Bennett, Gordon H.
Bennett, H. Jane
Obituary, 01/19/1945:3
Dies at age 78, 01/19/1945:4
Montgomery Home Board of Directors adopts resolutions upon death of,
02/23/1945:3
Bennett, Hannah J.
Bennett, Jane
Friends plan establishment of memorial, 03/16/1945:3
Jane Bennett Memorial Fund receives gifts from 36 individuals and five
organizations, 06/29/1945:1
Bennett, Ovel
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
Attends UMass, 11/28/1947:8
Bennett, Ovell
MHS junior class officer (p), 06/21/1946:9
Bennett, William H.
Bennett Family
Family farm on Plympton St sold to Emil and Nelson Sears,
07/26/1946:8
Benny’s Auto Store
New location at 43 Center St (ad), 05/04/1945:4
Woman clerk wanted (ad), 10/25/1946:8
Sachem Sign Co. to paint neon sign at Benny’s, 11/08/1946:3
Check-passer identified by local victims, 05/28/1948:1
Auto fire ignites side of building, 06/18/1948:12
Business victimized by forged check last year, 04/22/1949:1
Benoit, Alfred L.
Benoit, Alfred Leo
Engaged to Mary Delia Remillard, 10/05/1945:4
Wed to Mary Delia Remillard, 10/26/1945:4
Benoit, Fran
Benoit, Raymond
Huntley granted permit to move building for Benoit, 04/16/1948:1
Benson, Arthur
Requests “Cattle Crossing” sign for Thompson St, 05/31/1946:4
Helicopter takes Cranberry Sales Co. officers for ride over bogs (p),
06/13/1947:1
Harold Williams’ photograph of Stetson St farm makes beautiful winter
scene (p), 01/23/1948:1
Benson, Arthur D.
Interviewed by food editor of New York Herald-Tribune (p),
09/19/1947:1
Benson, Arthur D. (continued)
Two national cranberry co-ops agree on marketing plan drawn up by
Benson, 02/11/1949:1
Secretary-treasurer of Cranberry Growers’ Council, Inc., 05/06/1949:1
Benson, Arthur F.
Appointed dog officer, 08/23/1946:1
Dog officer resigns, 04/29/1949:2
Benson, Arthur T.
Purchases Thompsonville schoolhouse, 07/26/1946:1
Benson, C. Anna
Executor files petition, 01/25/1946:8
Benson, Charles
Names daughter Deborah Elaine, 08/23/1946:4
Benson, Charles C.
Discharged from 21st Traffic Regulating Group, 11/02/1945:4
Benson, Charles G.
Benson, David
Benson, Deborah Elaine
Born to Charles, 08/23/1946:4
Benson, Douglas
Benson, Elmer
Auto overturns on South Main St, two thrown out, 09/20/1946:1
Timothy Desmond gets four months for auto theft, 09/12/1947:1
Testimony perjured, Lunskis case sent to grand jury, 04/29/1949:1
Benson, Elmer H.
Engaged to Shirley E. Butler, 07/02/1948:4
Wed to Shirley E. Butler, 07/09/1948:4
Benson, Frank Herbert
Hyannis man dies at age 68, 05/21/1948:4
Benson, Fred
Automobile fire on Plymouth St, 11/16/1945:1
Benson, Frederick H.
Short-circuit in wire at Plymouth St home, 01/19/1945:4
Benson, George G.
Harnesses and tack, Wareham St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Hurt in collision with Brookline driver at East Grove and Wood St,
08/10/1945:1
Margolian fined in wake of crash, 08/31/1945:1
Benson, Gustave W.
Engaged to Leafie E. Kinney, 05/16/1947:4
Wed to Leafie E. Kinney, 05/30/1947:4
Benson, Herbert N.
Engaged to Clara V. Mann, 12/26/1947:4
Wed to Clara V. Mann, 01/02/1948:4
Benson, Janice
Benson, John
Promoted to vice president of National Shawmut Bank of Boston,
01/16/1948:4
Benson, Josephine White
Engaged to Henry Arthur Burchard, 09/13/1946:5
Wed to Henry Arthur Bouchard, 09/27/1946:4
Benson, Karyl
Benson, Lois B.
Wife of Clarence E. dies at age 33, 03/02/1945:4
Obituary, 03/02/1945:8
Benson, Louise Tibbetts
Son born, 07/29/1949:4
Benson, Raymond
Middleboro man answers the call to serve (p), 08/10/1945:7
Son born, 10/25/1946:5
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Benson, Raymond W.
Private 1st Class with 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division (p),
06/22/1945:1
Benson, Richard
Benson, Richard E.
Private 1st Class with 6th Division (p), 06/22/1945:1
Benson, Roberta
Benson, Roger
Would not trade a million dollars for experiences in New Guinea (p),
02/02/1945:1
Engaged to Helen Veronica McSherry, 02/22/1946:2
Benson, Russell
Private serves with the Marines in the Pacific (p), 06/22/1945:1
Son born, 07/29/1949:4
Benson, Russell E.
Engaged to Louise E. Tibbetts, 02/25/1949:5
Wed to Louise E. Tibbetts, 04/01/1949:4
Benson, Sally
Benson, Sandra
Benson, Stanley
Helicopter takes Cranberry Sales Co. officers for ride over bogs (p),
06/13/1947:1
Benson, W. Elmer
Joseph Lunskis charged with assault on Benson, 04/22/1949:10
Bent, Margaret A.
Winners Plymouth and Leonard & Barrows Shoe companies’ King and
Queen for a Day contest (p), 09/27/1946:1
Bent, Mrs Frank
Mother-in-law dies, 01/26/1945:5
Benton, Alden
Benton, Anne B.
Appeals employment review board hearing, 03/25/1949:10
Benton, Ernest W.
Benton, Frank Ellsworth
Obituary, 12/24/1948:3
Dies at age 85, 12/24/1948:4
Benton, Irene J.
Husband files for divorce, 01/19/1945:1
Benton, Louis
Benton, Winny
Takes 21st in Mansfield marathon, 08/20/1948:5
Benttinen, T.H.
Paintings by Bates School teacher on display at library, 04/04/1947:1
Benttinen, Theodore H.
Resigns from Bates School, 07/18/1947:4
Berardi, Frances
Resigns as bookkeeping clerk in office of treasurer/collector,
08/26/1949:10
Berardi, George
Engaged to Frances Murdock, 10/01/1948:4
Wed to Edna Frances Murdock, 10/22/1948:6
Berardi, George Albert
Engaged to Edna Frances Murdock, 01/02/1948:1
Berentine, Frederick
Sergeant stationed at Westover Field, 01/17/1947:3
Berman (Mr)
Fire in rags at junk yard, 04/02/1948:3
Berman, George
Withdraws application for junk dealer’s license, 07/05/1946:1
Berman, Hyman
Berman, Max
Fire in waste paper at junk yard, 06/20/1947:4
Junk dealer struck on head by iron pipe, dies in hospital, 09/24/1948:1
Family to continue business (ad), 10/01/1948:10
Bernard, Laureat Joseph
New MHS history teacher, 10/07/1949:12
Bernard, Richard Herbert
Wed to Rosalie Leonard, 01/16/1948:4
Bernier, Albert
Chimney fire on Chestnut St, 03/28/1947:10
Bernier, Arthur
Bernier, Belva T.
Obituary, 09/21/1945:4
Wife of William dies at age 44, 09/21/1945:4
Bernier, Brenda
Bernier, Edward
Son born, 11/08/1946:5
Bernier, Emil J.
Engaged to Kathleen M. Bauer, 11/23/1945:4
Wed to Kathleen M. Bauer, 11/30/1945:5
Bernier, Flora
Obituary, 03/07/1947:5
Widow of John B. dies at age 93, 03/07/1947:5
Engaged to Raymond L. Flood, 11/05/1948:5
Bernier, Flora B.
Wed to Raymond J. Flood, 11/12/1948:5
Bernier, John B.
Obituary, 08/24/1945:3
Dies at age 68, 08/24/1945:4
Bernier, Karol
Bernier, Louie
Line coach of 1947 Mitchell Memorial Club football squad (p),
01/02/1948:1
Bernier, Lucien
Son born, 05/16/1947:4
Bernier, Lucien Joseph
Bernier, Marie Louise
Engaged to Cecil Z. Bissonnette, 10/15/1948:4
Wed to Cecil Z. Bissonnette, 10/22/1948:6
Bernier, Matilda
Obituary, 03/11/1949:3
Widow of John dies at age 71, 03/11/1949:4
Bernier, Romeo
Son born, 08/09/1946:5
Bernier, Thomas
Bernoski, Helen Theresa
Wed to Wilfred Parry DeMaranville, 07/20/1945:4
Berriault, Amanda
Widow of Napoleon dies at age 80, 12/27/1946:5
Obituary, 12/27/1946:6
Berries
Joseph Sousa guilty of larceny for picking blueberries on Edith Frost’s
property, 08/24/1945:7
Berry, Flora M.
Engaged to Arthur E. Colchester, 03/09/1945:4
Berry, Flora M. Ingalls
Wed to Arthur E. Colchester, 03/16/1945:4
Berry, Francis N.
Seaman 1st Class with 25th Special Navy Construction Battalion in New
Guinea (p), 01/05/1945:1
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Berry, Francis N. (continued)
Engaged to Barbara B. Dunham, 12/24/1948:5
Wed to Barbara B. Dunham, 01/14/1949:4
Berry, Gladys
Berry, James Edward
Born to Roderick M., 07/09/1948:4
Berry, Joan
Wed to Walter Brady Osborne, 01/17/1947:8
Berry, John
Promoted to desk editor for Brown University newspaper, 08/24/1945:1
Wife follows husband into death, 08/30/1946:8
Berry, John E.
Enrolls at Brown University, 03/23/1945:5
Edits freshman handbook at Brown University, 09/28/1945:1
Qualifies for honors in English at Brown University, 04/19/1946:1
Obituary, 08/09/1946:4
Berry, Katherine M.
Engaged to Edward H. Menard, 11/01/1946:7
Wed to Edward H. Menard, 11/08/1946:5
Berry, Lillian
Accepts accounting post with National Airlines, Inc., 02/21/1947:10
Berry, Marian M.
Wife of Walter E. dies at age 60, 12/31/1948:5
Berry, Marian MacLean
Obituary, 12/31/1948:4
Berry, Mary
Middleboro woman answers call to serve (p), 02/02/1945:7
Berry, Mary E.
Sergeant does recruiting work in Washington, DC (p), 01/05/1945:1
Berry, Mrs John
Dies twelve days after her husband, 08/30/1946:8
Berry, Roderick
Private 1st Class awarded Combat Infantry Badge with 3rd Army in
Germany, 03/09/1945:4
Berry, Roderick M.
Awarded Bronze Star for bravery (p), 05/25/1945:1
Son born, 07/09/1948:4
Berry, Walter E.
Falls on ice, fractures leg, 02/16/1945:7
Bertram, Arthur
Wed to Rosanna Washburn, 06/22/1945:5, 08/10/1945:4
Berube, Arsene
Berube’s Doberman perishes in fire at Quellnoy Kennels, 03/11/1949:1
Berube, Arsene J., Jr.
Discharged from U.S. Marine Corps, 03/01/1946:2
Besegai, Alfred
Bessette, A. Curtis
Wed to Ella Blanche Parks, 04/05/1946:10
Bessette, Alfred S.
New Bedford couple married 25 years, 11/01/1946:12
Bessey, Barbara Ann
Born to Richmond, 11/19/1948:6
Bessey, Mrs Lloyd D.
Bessey, Richmond
Attends pharmacist’s school in Boston, 04/05/1946:8
Bessey, Richmond L.
Staff Sergeant home from England, 07/27/1945:3
Discharged from U.S. Army, 09/28/1945:7
Bessey, Shirley
Resides in Norway, ME, 12/30/1949:4
Bettencourt, Charles
Son born, 02/14/1947:5
Bettinen, Theodore H.
New teacher of social studies at Bates School, 05/17/1946:1
Beverages (see Nemasket Spring Water Co.)
Bezanson, Clyde
Bezanson, Clyde O.
Named acting secretary of YMCA, 02/09/1945:4
YMCA physical director resigns, 09/07/1945:1
Appointed instructor at Drake University in Iowa, 09/20/1946:1
Bianchini, John
Student at ag school in Bristol County, 02/25/1949:4
Engaged to Joan B. Card, 12/30/1949:5
Bicentennials
North Middleboro Congregational begins third century, 04/30/1948:1
North Congregational marks first event in celebration of 200th year,
05/07/1948:1
Bicycles and Bicycling
Stolen bikes pulled from Nemasket River, 04/20/1945:4
07/18/1947:1
Cyclist Gordon Oliver fined for speeding, 05/28/1948:8
Registration plates arrive, 06/17/1949:6
Bike racks put up at Bates School, 11/04/1949:6
Local organizations donate bike racks to Bates School, 11/11/1949:1
Bicycles and Bicycling - Accidents
Forcier crashes into car on Rte 44, 10/19/1945:1
Bicyclist John Delorey hit by South Carver auto, 01/04/1946:1
Bicyclist Alan Foster hit by Brockton auto, 06/21/1946:1
Leonard Goodman fractures leg when hit by auto, 10/11/1946:1
Royce Oliver injured in fall from bicycle, 04/11/1947:4
Virginia Huntley falls from bicycle, breaks arm, 06/18/1948:7
Virginia Huntley fractures arm in fall from bicycle, 06/25/1948:6
Brockton man knocked from scooter bike by Brookline motorist,
07/16/1948:1
Raynham motorist injures bicyclist at traffic circle, 08/13/1948:1
Bicyclist Richard Blair runs into Checker Taxi on Center St,
08/20/1948:5
Samuel Rondo breaks leg in fall, 04/15/1949:1
Henry Short breaks leg in fall from bicycle, 08/12/1949:2
Ronald Correia injured in fall from railroad trestle, 09/23/1949:12
William Heleen suffers concussion when thrown from bicycle,
11/11/1949:2
Raymond Rufo fractures arm in fall from bike, 12/02/1949:9
Bigelow, Alvin
Rejoins outfit after recovering from battle wounds, 02/23/1945:6
Son born, 09/16/1949:7
Bigelow, Alvin M.
Third Infantry Division awarded Presidential Unit Citation for action in
Germany (p), 06/29/1945:1
Bigelow, Ernest
Son born, 04/29/1949:6
Bigelow, Ernest H.
Meets brother William in Paris, 03/23/1945:1
Bigelow, Frederick I.
Staff Sergeant now in the Philippines, 09/14/1945:1
Family reunion, 08/30/1946:1
Bigelow, Frederick I., Jr.
Bigelow, Hugh A.
Enlists in chemical warfare service, 07/11/1947:1
Private stationed at 9th Division Training Center, Fort Dix,
08/15/1947:1
Private transfers from Korea to Yokohama, Japan, 12/10/1948:9
Bigelow, Rita
Bigelow, Robert Bradford
Born to Alvin, 09/16/1949:7
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Bigelow, William
Lieutenant home from several years of service in England and France,
11/30/1945:1
Couple purchases East Main St house from Nellie Wood, 04/05/1946:5
Bigelow, William E.
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant in Paris, 03/02/1945:4
Meets brother Ernest in Paris, 03/23/1945:1
Appointed Captain in National Guard, Battery B, 07/15/1949:5
Bigelow, Winifred
Fire in playhouse on Everett St, 03/05/1948:9
Billboards (see Signs and Signboards)
Billiards
Selectmen consider Dascoulias application for license, 09/19/1947:8
George Dascoulias obtains license for poolroom, 10/24/1947:1
Pool room open over Central Cafe (ad), 12/12/1947:2
YMCA has new billiard room on second floor (p), 02/06/1948:1
George’s Billiard Parlor, 252 Center St (ad), 09/16/1949:12
Billington, Ann Maria
Sister of Mrs Edward Downing dies at age 81, 12/02/1949:7
Obituary, 12/02/1949:12
Bill’s Auto Glass
Taunton St (ad), 04/23/1948:8
Birds
Many species identified on walk through Middleboro, Rock, and
Lakeville, 06/01/1945:6
Selectmen assign firemen to deal with pigeons in Town House,
10/25/1946:8
Total of 97 species identified on Audubon bird trip, 05/23/1947:5
Mrs George Gaudette urges citizens to feed birds (l), 01/30/1948:1
Fish and Game Assoc to help feed birds, 02/06/1948:9
Hare and Rabbit Club will supply feed for game birds, 02/13/1948:1
Influx of large snowy egrets prompts protection reminder, 08/20/1948:3
Egrets visit South Middleboro, 09/02/1949:10
Birdsall, Annie Elizabeth
Obituary, 10/21/1949:3
Wife of Franklin V. dies at age 63, 10/21/1949:5
Birdsall, Walter
Engineer at Middleboro Laundry, 08/23/1946:4
Birth Control
Seven Middleboro clergymen urge yes vote on referendum (l),
10/29/1948:5
Births - Middleboro
Wanted: New Year’s baby, 01/05/1945:1
Daughter of Joseph Frazier first baby of 1945, 01/12/1945:1
Numbers exceed deaths for 1944, 01/12/1945:1
Statistics from 1933 to present show effect on school facilities,
01/26/1945:2
Ernest Hanson’s son first baby of 1947, 01/03/1947:4
Town clerk’s report for 1947, 01/30/1948:1
Rate up, total 301, 01/28/1949:4
Bisallion, Romeo
Wed to Juliette R. Hart, 06/07/1946:5
Bisbee, William
Fire in closet of Center St apartment, 01/24/1947:1
Son born, 04/22/1949:4
Couple moves to Carver, 04/29/1949:6
Bishop, Barbara Tripp
Bishop, D. Edward
Bishop, Donald
Bishop, Susan
Teaches in Quincy, 04/05/1946:4
Bissaillon, Romeo
Engaged to Juliette R. Hart, 05/17/1946:5
Bissonette, J. Adrien
Insurance, 152 Pierce St (ad), 01/05/1945:6
Bissonnette, Alcidas
Bissonnette, Alvin
Bissonnette, Alvin J.
Photo Mate 2nd Class instructor in New Cumberland, PA (p),
09/21/1945:1
Bissonnette, Alvin Joseph
Bissonnette, Cecelia Myrtis Bradford
Wife of Cecil Z. dies, 08/15/1947:4
Obituary, 08/15/1947:6
Bissonnette, Cecil
Engaged to Jennie Annis, 10/01/1948:7
Bissonnette, Cecil C.
Engaged to Jennie A. Annis, 10/01/1948:4
Wed to Jennie A. Annis, 10/15/1948:4
Bissonnette, Cecil Z.
Engaged to Marie Louise Bernier, 10/15/1948:4
Wed to Marie Louise Bernier, 10/22/1948:6
Bissonnette, Emma P.
Chimney fire on Oak St, 08/16/1946:1
Bissonnette, Eugene
Bissonnette, Eugene R.
Bissonnette, Helen
05/07/1948:1
Bissonnette, J. Adrian
Elected to Board of Assessors, 10/05/1945:1
Recognized for outstanding service from American Motorists Insurance
Co., 12/31/1948:5
Bissonnette, J. Adrien
Agency elected to membership in Amico Aces, 01/12/1945:4
Cited as outstanding producer by insurance company, 01/11/1946:6
Retain your present assessor (ad), 01/11/1946:8
Local insurance agency honored, 01/24/1947:4
Bissonnette, James F.
Machinist Mate 2nd Class stationed at Pearl Harbor, 06/22/1945:1
Navy man serving in the Pacific, 09/21/1945:1
Bissonnette, James Francis
Engaged to Barbara Frances Raymond, 12/05/1947:6
Wed to Barbara Frances Raymond, 12/12/1947:6
Bissonnette, Jean
Joins Independents at Stephens College, 12/13/1946:10
Graduates from Stephens College, 05/21/1948:10
Engaged to Robert E. Farrell, 06/04/1948:5
Bissonnette, Jean Carolyn
Enrolls in Stephens College, Columbia, MO, 09/06/1946:6
Takes part in college “Frozen Fantasy” ball, 12/26/1947:3
Graduates from Stephens College, 05/28/1948:8
Bissonnette, Jeanne
Enrolls in Hofstra College, NY, 09/21/1945:8
Selected freshman attendant to Queen of June Day festivities,
05/24/1946:4
Resides in East Hempstead, Long Island, 06/03/1949:10
Bissonnette, Jeannette
Engaged to George A. Cleaves, 04/02/1948:4
Wed to George A. Cleaves, 04/09/1948:4
Bissonnette, Joan
Bissonnette, Lloyd
Son born, 01/04/1946:4
Auto catches fire on East Main St, 05/31/1946:8
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Bissonnette, Margaret
Cook stove fire spreads to pantry on Shaw Ave, 08/29/1947:6
Bissonnette, Mildred C.
Engaged to Robert C. O’Brien, 11/18/1949:7
Wed to Robert C. O’Brien, 11/25/1949:5
Bissonnette, Norman
Resides in Taunton, 01/07/1949:5
Bissonnette, Raymond
Bixon, Alma Eunice
Wed to Alton M. Kramer, 02/25/1949:5
Bixon, Eunice
Engaged to Alton Kramer, 11/26/1948:4
Engaged to Alton M. Kramer, 02/11/1949:4
The BKN Co.
Koehler electric plants, South Middleboro (ad), 01/09/1948:3
Sale on used power equipment (ad), 10/15/1948:4
Neftel and Hanson dissolve partnership, Neftel to carry on,
12/10/1948:12
Authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer (ad), 09/30/1949:5
Black, Freeman
Black, John A., Jr.
Morals case continued, 11/29/1946:8
Black, Mary A.
Wed to Robert H. Wrobel, 08/10/1948:4
Engaged to Robert H. Wrobel, 09/10/1948:4
Blackburn, Lee
Ill with scarlet fever, 06/22/1945:2
Blackburn, Mrs W. Hollis
Alumnus of Bates College, 06/18/1948:12
Blackburn, Preston
Opens trade typesetting plant in Brockton, 06/15/1945:5
Blacksmiths (see Metal and Metal Work)
Blackstone, Bernard S.
Engaged to Shirley Osborne, 05/16/1947:5
Blaha, Otta A.
Blair, Herbert
Claims ownership of bridge stone, 07/15/1949:10
Claims ownership of blocks from old rail bridge abutment, 10/14/1949:1
Blair, Richard
New manager of Middleboro Theatre, 09/28/1945:1
Son born, 11/02/1945:5
Bicyclist runs into Checker Taxi on Center St, 08/20/1948:5
Blais, Bonnie
Blais, Edgar
Son born, 08/15/1947:4
Blais, Edgar J.
Arrives in Boston on board SS Santa Maria, 07/06/1945:4
Enlists in local National Guard unit, 12/30/1949:5
Blais, Janet
Blake, Jerry
Playground Olympic trophy winners (p), 09/09/1949:1
Blake, Rodney
Blakeman, Alton
Blakeman, Florence L.
Engaged to Charles H. Rogers, 06/22/1945:1
Engaged to Charles Hiram Rogers, 06/22/1945:4
Wed to Charles H. Rogers, 07/13/1945:4
Blakeman, George
Still seriously ill, 03/25/1949:6
Blakeman, George H.
Fractures hip a second time, 02/11/1949:1
Dies at age 85, 04/01/1949:4
Obituary, 04/01/1949:4, 04/15/1949:6
Blakesley, Marion Gertrude
Wed to Edwin Theodore Leonard, 12/30/1949:4
Blanchard, Helen Norton
Son born, 10/29/1948:10, 11/25/1949:2
Blanchard, Paul Winthrop
Born to Vernon and Helen Norton, 10/29/1948:10
Blanchard, Vernon
Engaged to Helen Frances Norton, 10/04/1946:8
Son born, 10/29/1948:10, 11/25/1949:2
Blanchard, Vernon Sherwood
Wed to Helen Frances Norton, 04/18/1947:5
Blanchette, Bill
Myron Tuck meets several Middleboroeans while on duty in Pacific,
09/07/1945:4
Blanchette, William
Son born, 04/15/1949:4
Blanchette, William Adelard
Blandin, Dana A.
To be reassigned in U.S. (p), 08/31/1945:1
Discharged from U.S. Army Air Force, 10/12/1945:3
Blandin, Frederic D.
Obituary, 05/25/1945:2
Taunton man dies at age 63, 05/25/1945:4
Blandin, Horace N.
Obituary, 02/16/1945:2
Blank, Blanche
Wed to Armand Beaudreau, 07/09/1948:4
Blankenship, Carl
Son born, 08/10/1945:4
House fire on Cross St, 01/24/1947:4
Fined $35 for drunkenness, drunk driving, and reckless driving,
01/02/1948:1
And Roberds open sheet metal shop on Cross St (ad), 06/25/1948:6
Blankenship, Donald
Blankenship & Roberts Sheet Metal Co.
Open for business on Cross St (ad), 07/02/1948:9
Blankinship, Carl
Bliss, Anthony H.
Eleven arrested at The Country Mansion for promoting unlicensed
Sunday entertainment, 05/06/1949:1
Blizzards (see Storms)
Block, Carl
Central Baptist music director leaves for Boston post, replaced by Carl
Block, 02/09/1945:8
Block, Earl
Abington couple married 25 years, 11/25/1949:5
Blouin, Carolyn
Blouin, Jeanette
Engaged to Patsy Chiuppi, 09/27/1946:6
Blouin, Jeanette R.
Engaged to Patsy J. Chiuppi, 08/29/1947:4
Wed to Patsy J. Chiuppi, 09/19/1947:4
Blouin, Judith
Blouin, Leo
Meets Ernest Sylvia on Mindora, 07/13/1945:4
Blouin, Leo W.
Sergeant stationed at Quantico, VA, 01/05/1945:1
Sergeant arrives safely in the Pacific, 06/08/1945:1
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Blouin, Leon
Meets Gross and Silvia in the Philippines (l), 07/13/1945:1
Blouin, Pauline M.
Engaged to Joseph Alfred Bois, 09/26/1947:4
Blouin, Pauline M. Bernier
Wed to Joseph Alfred Bois, 10/17/1947:4
Blue Plate Lunch
Harold Forsberg granted permit, 11/02/1945:5
Help wanted (ad), 04/16/1948:4
Harold Forsberg keeps cat as rat catcher, contrary to new restaurant
regulations, 10/07/1949:1
Blue Plate Restaurant
Re-opens for business (ad), 12/07/1945:8
Wanted, experienced short order cook (ad), 04/26/1946:7
Short order cook wanted (ad), 07/30/1948:4
Blueberries
property, 08/24/1945:7
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)
Boarding Houses
Francis Thompson applies for permit to board children, 02/23/1945:8
Lucy Barnett’s boarding house for children approved, 02/01/1946:1
Eva Small granted license for boarding home for children, 07/26/1946:2
Ethel Sukeforth granted permit to run boarding house, 09/13/1946:2
Ethel Sukeforth granted permit to run boardinghouse, 09/13/1946:2
Selectmen vote on licenses for boarding homes for children,
07/25/1947:1
Miller House granted lodging home license, 09/05/1947:1
Benjamin Glidden granted lodging house license, 09/19/1947:8
Priscilla Wrightington’s application for boarding house referred to
health officer, 05/21/1948:1
Selectmen postpone action on lodging house license application from
Lillian White, 07/16/1948:1
Lewis Shaw applies for boarding house license, 08/13/1948:8
Doris Testa granted license for boarding house, 05/13/1949:2
Carmen Witkowski permitted to board not more than four children
under 14, 07/29/1949:1
Boardman, Allen
05/07/1948:1
Boardman, Arthur
Auto fire on Center St, 02/14/1947:5
Boardman, Arthur E.
Writes song, purchased by Hollywood, CA publisher, 11/19/1948:8
Boardman, Helen
05/07/1948:1
MHS Class of 1924 holds 25th reunion (p), 07/29/1949:1
Boardman, Malcolm Duff
Petition for name change to Malcolm Duff, 08/01/1947:2
Boardman & Gomes
Builders (ad), 11/21/1947:6
Boarn, Virginia
Engaged to Arthur B. Alden, 04/27/1945:8
Boats and Boating
Hubert Loheed takes part in Newport-Bermuda yacht race, 07/05/1946:1
Rea and Nielson caught in restricted area, 07/19/1946:1
Long Pond Yachting Association opens first season, 08/02/1946:2
Long Pond Yachting Association changes name to Apponaquett Yacht
Club, 08/16/1946:1
Fred Carey purchases cabin cruiser, 08/30/1946:8
Selectmen certify good character of Apponaquett Yacht Club
incorporator, 12/20/1946:2
Remodeled boat abandoned, 03/26/1948:10
Robert Broadbent, Jr., boat building materials for sale (ad),
11/19/1948:9
Boats and Boating (continued)
Ray’s Boat Shop, Rte 28, South Middleboro (ad), 04/22/1949:2
Apponaquett Yacht Club holds annual spring meeting, 06/03/1949:5
Apponaquett Yacht Club holds annual supper, 10/14/1949:2
Boats and Boating - Accidents
One drowns, three rescued from Long Pond, 08/17/1945:1
Sailboat capsizes on Assawompsett Lake, no lives lost, 08/17/1945:4
John Mackiewicz nearly drowns when canoe tips on Nevertouch Pond,
08/15/1947:1
Boaters, Carr and Hart, narrowly escapes low-flying airplane,
08/22/1947:1
James Leighton drowns in Taunton River, son swims to shore,
04/30/1948:1
Bob’s Diner
Fire in trash barrel in alley, 01/26/1945:8
Female and male help needed (ad), 03/23/1945:8
Fire in ventilator fan on Center St, 07/06/1945:1
Charley Goodwin is back (ad), 01/18/1946:8
Grease kettle fire, 02/14/1947:5
Fire in partition between kitchen and serving room, 07/29/1949:6
Second fire in partition, 08/05/1949:7
Bodge, George
Bodge, Harry A.
Private on leave from Cushing General Hospital, Framingham,
07/13/1945:4
Bodwell, Laura Olsen Hazelton
Resides in Norton, 09/09/1949:6
Boehme, Edward J.
Charged with drunkenness and failure to pay cab fare, 05/23/1947:1
Boehme, Joseph T.
Sergeant arrives safely in France, 03/30/1945:1
Boehme, Louise Bumpus
Former resident’s daughter named Cranberry Queen, 11/21/1947:1
Boehme, Mendall
Boehme, Oscar L.
Dies at age 63, 11/19/1948:4
Obituary, 11/19/1948:10
Boehme, William M.
Obituary, 04/12/1946:6
Boehme, William Monroe
Dies at age 76, 04/12/1946:5
Bogigian, Leon
Chair fire on Rock St, 09/28/1945:7
Bois, Albert J.
Notice of no responsibility for wife’s bills, 12/07/1945:7
Files for divorce, 09/19/1947:5, 10/31/1947:2
Bois, Ann
Husband posts notice of no responsibility for wife’s bills, 12/07/1945:7
Bois, Ann M.
Husband files for divorce, 09/19/1947:5, 10/31/1947:2
Bois, Frank
Engaged to Ann Gillis, 05/20/1949:1
Bois, Franklin LeRoy
Engaged to Anne Julianna Gillis, 07/15/1949:4
Wed to Anne Julianna Gillis, 08/05/1949:4
Bois, Frederick
Seaman 2nd Class on board Dixie in the Pacific (p), 08/24/1945:1
Bois, Frederick W.
Collides with North Plymouth driver at North and School St,
07/04/1947:1
Engaged to Norma V. Linhares, 07/04/1947:4
Wed to Norma V. Linhares, 07/18/1947:4
Bois, John
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Bois, Joseph A.
Engaged to Mary A. Conlon, 06/29/1945:4
Wed to Mary A. Conlon, 07/06/1945:4
Bois, Joseph Alfred
Engaged to Pauline M. Blouin, 09/26/1947:4
Wed to Pauline M. Bernier Blouin, 10/17/1947:4
Bois, Norma V.
Charles Linhares non-support case headed to grand jury, 01/09/1948:1
Norwayn Riding Stables, 32 Forest St (ad), 05/07/1948:10
Moves Norwayn Riding Stables to Main St, Lakeville (ad),
07/30/1948:4
Bois, Orel John
Veteran sailor receives honorable discharge (p), 06/08/1945:1
Bois, Wilfred
Seaman 1st Class on active duty in the Pacific (p), 08/24/1945:1
Bolan, Dorothy
Secretary to Town Manager, 07/18/1947:8
Town Manager’s secretary resigns, 04/08/1949:1
Bolan, Dorothy Hiltz
Son born, 11/18/1949:7
Bolan, Dorothy M.
Receives farewell gifts, 05/06/1949:1
Bolan, Walter
Fireman 1st Class stationed in Philadelphia, 01/12/1945:1
Bolan, Walter L.
see also Bolan’s Jenney Super Service
Son born, 11/18/1949:7
Boland, John F.
Boland, Madeline Bell
Bolan’s Jenney Super Service
Center and Pearl St in Middleboro (ad), 07/18/1947:8
Petition for sign delayed, 07/25/1947:8
New service station opens at Center and Pearl St, 08/01/1947:1
Boldt, Gertrude
Fire in Buick sedan, 06/04/1948:4
Bolduc, Amie
Bolduc, Robert
Stationed at Norfolk, VA, 06/21/1946:4
Receives honorable discharge from U.S. Navy, 12/26/1947:5
Bolduz, Aleda
Wed to Peter Boyer, 10/28/1949:5
Bolduz, Oldea
Engaged to Peter Boyer, 10/21/1949:5
Bolin, Herbert T.
Engaged to Ruth Dunham Jefferson, 09/30/1949:1
Bolinder, Lois J. Tinkham
Engaged to Walter S. Vickery, 12/20/1946:5
Bolinder, Louis J. Tinkham
Wed to Walter S. Vickery, 03/21/1947:5
Boniface, Paul R.
Granted 5-day marriage waiver, 07/11/1947:4
Bonn, Mrs Louis
Lieutenant in American Red Cross of Mount Kisco, NY, 04/05/1946:10
Bonnar, James M.
Son born, 05/25/1945:4
Cites danger in moving injured, 04/01/1949:1
Bonnar, James M., Jr.
Sending men to war (l) (The Spectator), 04/06/1945:2
Town doctor Bonnar not told of replacement by McLean, 03/07/1947:1
Honored by Boy Scouts, 01/30/1948:7
Bonnar, Paul
Son born, 10/17/1947:4
Bonnar, Paul F.
Son born, 05/06/1949:6
Bonnar Paint & Wallpaper Co.
169 Center St (ad), 06/06/1947:2
Granted permit for neon sign, 07/11/1947:1
Introduces new line of products, art supplies, 09/19/1947:1
Introducing DeVoe’s art supplies (ad), 09/19/1947:8
Bonney, Bessie Margaret
Widow of George dies at age 65, 04/22/1949:4
Books
see also Libraries; Writers and Writing
Bridgewater writer asks permission to use illustrations from Weston’s
history, 05/25/1945:4
Addison Simmons has novel published, 02/14/1947:2
Mertie Witbeck publishes history of Central Congregational (p),
05/02/1947:1
Japanese youth thanks Henry Burkland for books (l), 06/27/1947:4
Funds approved for binding additional copies of The History of
Middleboro, 06/10/1949:6
New lot of town history available, 07/15/1949:8
Booth, Thomas A.
Guilty of drunkenness and three motor vehicle violations, 12/02/1949:6
Boothman, Edith
05/07/1948:1
Boothman, Fred
05/07/1948:1
Home after airplane accident, 09/23/1949:1
Boothman, Fred, Jr.
11/18/1949:1
Boothman, Freddie
Boothman, Mrs Fred
Borchert, Allen Andrews
Wed to Helen Pomeroy, 06/20/1947:10
Borden, Edna
Disagrees with The Spectator on importance of primaries (l),
07/09/1948:1
Borden, Edna L.
Gazette reporter Earl Gates answers letter (l), 07/16/1948:1
Borden, Ruth
Bordne, Charles Edward
Engaged to Esther Gardner Edlund, 06/21/1946:4
Wed to Esther Gardner Edlund, 06/28/1946:5
Borges, Albert
Engaged to Elsie Silveira, 11/23/1945:4
Wed to Elsie Silveira, 11/30/1945:5
Borges, George
Corporal stationed at New Orleans, 05/25/1945:4
New teacher at Bates School, 06/07/1946:1
Fills teaching vacancy at Bates School, 06/21/1946:1
Engaged to Alice Constance Martin, 07/12/1946:3
Wed to Alice Martin, 08/02/1946:8
Borges, Manuel
Purchases Lakeside Ave house from John Chappell, 09/28/1945:7
Borsari, Evo
Borsari, Evo E.
Second Lieutenant wins air medal for services with India-China
Division, Air Transport Command (p), 02/23/1945:1
Borsari, Joseph T.
Plumbing and heating (ad), 02/08/1946:3
Bosari, Bill
Twilight League champs, Eggers, 1949 (p), 09/09/1949:1
Bosari, Buzz
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Bosari, Dick
Bosari, Ellen
Fire in Harry Hopkins’ car spreads to Bosari’s, 04/16/1948:4
Moves into new home at Staples Shore, 11/26/1948:7
Bosari, Evo
Bosari, F.
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
Bosari, Francis
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
Member of MHS student council and class officer (p), 06/21/1946:9
Teen Canteen contributes $100 to YMCA campaign (p), 02/06/1948:1
Interview with MHS senior class president, 03/12/1948:3
Enrolls at Stonehill College, 09/23/1949:7
Bosari, Francis H.
Bosari, Joseph T.
Wed to Priscilla E. Caswell, 01/18/1946:5
Boss, Linda
Six-year-old dies as result of auto accident, 11/28/1947:1
Boston, George
Son born, 06/04/1948:4
The Boston Store
Dresses and suits (ad), 01/12/1945:3
Employs Theresa Giamperoli, 03/07/1947:5
Abraham Kramer opens store here 30 years ago, 01/14/1949:1
30th anniversary (ad), 01/14/1949:3
Bosworth, Russell
On Dean’s List at state college, 05/02/1947:7
Bosworth, Walter
Bouchard, Henry Arthur
Wed to Josephine White Benson, 09/27/1946:4
Boucher, Annie A.
Obituary, 11/30/1945:4
Boucher, Annie Agnes
Widow of Thomas dies at age 84, 11/30/1945:5
Boucher, Arthur V.
Son born, 10/05/1945:4
Boucher, Arthur Vincent
Son born, 10/21/1949:5
Boucher, Edward
Transfers to Harlingen, TX; engaged to Joey MacKenzie, 08/17/1945:1
Attends Michigan State College, 01/03/1947:4
To study in Italy, 09/09/1949:10
Boucher, Edward J.
Aviation Cadet training in San Angelo, TX, 01/05/1945:1
Second Lieutenant graduates from bombardier school in Texas (p),
06/29/1945:1
Boucher, Helen Pasztor
Son born, 10/21/1949:5
Boucher, James Henry
Obituary, 11/25/1949:4
Dies at age 58, 11/25/1949:5
Boucher, Joseph
Son born, 04/11/1947:5
Fireman at Central Station, 10/01/1948:10
Boucher, Julia M.
Wife of Thomas F. dies at age 81, 01/18/1946:4
Obituary, 01/18/1946:8
Boucher, Thomas
Son born, 09/12/1947:4
Boucher, Thomas F.
Beneficiary of Jennie Mansfield’s will, 06/21/1946:1
Boucher, William
Completes ROTC training, 09/09/1949:10
Boucher, William F, Jr.
Transfers to Lowry Field, CO, 08/17/1945:1
Boudreau, Henry
Receives “A” Agricultural award, 02/16/1945:8
Boudreau, Joseph
Seaman 1st Class burned on arm when USS Bunker Hill damaged,
07/06/1945:4
Boudreau, Marie
Resides in Roxbury, 01/05/1945:2
Boudreau, Mary Ann
Obituary, 01/24/1947:4
Widow of Benjamin dies at age 83, 01/24/1947:5
Boudrot, Joan Edith
Engaged to William Joseph McMahon, 08/15/1947:4
Wed to William Joseph McMahon, Jr., 09/05/1947:4
Boudrot, Joanne
Bourgeois, Joseph E.
Engaged to Eva June Rose, 02/06/1948:4
Wed to Eva June Rose, 02/13/1948:4
Bourget, George Edward
Wounded in action in Germany, 02/02/1945:8
Bourne, Angie
Bourne’s Furniture Store
21 North St (ad), 12/14/1945:8
Under new management (ad), 11/08/1946:8
Boutin, Leon
Son born, 08/17/1945:4
Boutin, Robert
Boutwell, Esther A.
Engaged to Napoleon Miller, 08/31/1945:4
Wed to Napoleon Miller, 09/14/1945:4
Bowen, Carolyn
Joins Medical Corps as physiotherapist, 03/02/1945:8
Lieutenant stationed at Fort Devens, 04/06/1945:4
Assumes post in Seattle, WA, 06/07/1946:4
Bowen, Everett A.
School St couple married 50 years, 07/06/1945:1
Bowen, Maurice
Resides in West Englewood, NJ, 09/05/1947:5
Bowen, Richard
Employed with Republican Airplane Co., 05/18/1945:4
Bowen, Richard G.
Colonel brings flowers from Ireland, 09/07/1945:1
Bower, Douglas
Bower, Ernest
Son born, 09/12/1947:4
Bowers, Mrs Theodore
Employed at Acushnet Process Co. in New Bedford, 05/17/1946:3
Bowers, Theodore
Coast Guardsman returns to duty, 02/16/1945:7
Bowers, Theodore M.
Stationed in Boston with US Coast Guard, 08/24/1945:7
Bowles, Donald
Attends Massachusetts State College, 12/06/1946:10
Engaged to Arlene Sullivan, 07/15/1949:2, 07/15/1949:4
Wed to Arlene Sullivan, 07/29/1949:4
Bowles, Donald L.
Graduates from Kingman AAF flexible gunnery school, 05/04/1945:1
Bowles crashes into pole, two women injured, 08/08/1947:1
Graduates from Stockbridge School of Agriculture, 05/21/1948:2
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Bowles, Donald L. (continued)
Completes state police training, 10/01/1948:4
Engaged to Arleen Margaret Sullivan, 11/05/1948:1
Engaged to Arleen M. Sullivan, 06/17/1949:12
Bowles, Donald Loner
Bowles, Verna C.
Wife of Cuthbert dies at age 49, 08/05/1949:4
Obituary, 08/05/1949:6
Bowley, Mrs Raymond
Funeral held in Kennebunkport, ME, 04/19/1946:4
Bowling
see also Leighton, Frank E.; Young Men’s Christian Association Sports
Permits for Sunday tournaments rescinded, 02/23/1945:1
Awards for high scorers at banquet, 04/13/1945:8
Sunday bowling up to voters, 05/03/1946:1
Bill Washburn holds Church League scoring title (t), 05/03/1946:6
Article in warrant to decide Sunday bowling, 05/17/1946:1
Clarence Dextraze wins national honors, 08/23/1946:1
Middleboro Retail Merchants Association league opens 7th season,
09/13/1946:2
12/06/1946:1
New industrial league forms, 09/26/1947:10
Local boys win honors, 01/28/1949:1
Junior bowlers win two of three, 03/25/1949:1
Junior bowlers end season at YMCA alleys, 04/15/1949:1
Local team wins Massachusetts-Rhode Island championship (t),
04/15/1949:1
Frank Leighton granted license, 05/13/1949:5
Bowman, Annie
Sells Court End Ave property to James Pollard, 04/06/1945:8
Bowman, Annie A.
Bowman, Annie Ardelia
Widow of Abram S. dies at age 87, 01/11/1946:5
Obituary, 01/11/1946:6
Bowman, Mildred
Moves to School St apartment, 05/10/1946:3
Bowman, Mrs Fred
Moves to School St apartment, 05/10/1946:3
Bowman, Robert
Engaged to Jeanne Pittsley, 07/29/1949:4
Wed to Jeanne Pittsley, 08/05/1949:4
Bowman, Robert L.
Engaged to Geanne Marilyn Pittsley, 05/27/1949:1
Boy Scouts of America
Annawon Council annual report, 01/19/1945:3
Annawon Council organizes 13 new units in 1944 (p), 02/02/1945:1
Annawon Council holds Court of honor, 03/02/1945:5
Lakeville boys form Cub pack, 03/16/1945:6
Actively participate in paper campaign, 03/23/1945:1
Final storm cleanup at Camp Nourse, 04/06/1945:1
Curb collection of paper (ad), 04/06/1945:2
Collect 40,813 pounds of paper, 04/13/1945:1
Kiwanis sponsor new troop, 04/13/1945:2
Collect 3.5 tons of paper in Lakeville, 04/13/1945:7
Collect record number of cans, 04/27/1945:1
Winthrop Winberg gets highest award in scouting (p), 05/25/1945:1
Lakeville Cub Pack No. 2 receives charter, 06/15/1945:2
Five scout troops qualify for Eisenhower prizes, 06/15/1945:3
Schedule tin can collection (ad), 10/05/1945:6
Lions vote to sponsor troop, 10/26/1945:5
Middleboro-Carver District holds Court of Honor, 11/23/1945:2
Hold Court of Honor, 03/15/1946:1
Clear area at Camp Norse, 04/12/1946:9
Reach annual goal of $1,600, 05/10/1946:1
Lakeville Troop No. 14 hosts Court of Honor, 05/24/1946:1
Boy Scouts of America (continued)
Lakeville troop takes three firsts in annual Inter-Troop Contest,
05/31/1946:8
District holds Court of Awards, 11/22/1946:1
Annawon Council holds annual meeting, 12/06/1946:5
Court of Honor held at South Middleboro, 02/21/1947:4
Electric service authorized for Camp Nourse, 06/13/1947:8
First meeting of Cub Scouts sponsored by Central Congregational,
11/07/1947:5
Holds annual banquet; Dr. Bonnar honored, 01/30/1948:7
Annawon Council holds Court of Awards, 05/21/1948:5
Troop 11 wins Camporee award, 06/18/1948:11
Theodore Wood named president of Annawon Council, 01/28/1949:9
Organize new ship here, 02/18/1949:7
Collect eight tons of scrap paper, 03/04/1949:7
Sea Scout unit receives charter, 04/01/1949:2
Finance campaign announced for this growing district, 05/20/1949:1
Town behind in fund appeal, 05/27/1949:1
Hold Court of Awards, 06/03/1949:1
Camp Norse opens for 16th season, 07/08/1949:8
Need equipment at Camp Norse, 07/22/1949:7
Raise ship’s mast-flagpole at Camp Norse, 08/05/1949:8
Close record season at Camp Norse (p), 08/12/1949:1
Honor court ends season at Camp Norse, 08/19/1949:1
Participation on the rise here, 09/30/1949:10
Hold Court of Awards, 11/25/1949:6
Boyce, Betty
03/04/1949:1
Boyd, Charles F.
Engaged to Marjorie P. Spaulding, 10/07/1949:7
Wed to Marjorie P. Spaulding, 10/21/1949:5
Boyden, Phyllis Natalie
Engaged to John Herbert Alexander, Jr., 08/22/1947:4
Wed to John Herbert Alexander, Jr., 09/05/1947:4
Boyer, Jacqueline
Boyer, Maria D.
Obituary, 11/23/1945:4
Wife of Peter dies at age 79, 11/23/1945:4
Boyer, Peter
Engaged to Oleda Bolduz, 10/21/1949:5
Wed to Aleda Bolduz, 10/28/1949:5
Boyle, H.
Chimney fire on Cushman St, 09/26/1947:4
Boyle, William E.
Fire in ell burns attic on Plymouth St, 09/19/1947:8
Boynton, Arthur W.
Taunton St couple married 53 years, 03/16/1945:7
Obituary, 01/04/1946:4
Boy’s State (see American Legion - Simeon L. Nickerson Post)
Brackett, Donald
Brackett, Donald C.
Served in Italy and France (p), 10/05/1945:1
Engaged to Helen E. Horton, 10/29/1948:4
Wed to Helen E. Horton, 11/12/1948:5
Brackett, Edward
Son born, 01/21/1949:5
Brackett, Edward C.
Corporal discharged from Army (p), 10/05/1945:1
Engaged to Deolinda M. Fernandes, 06/20/1947:4
Wed to Deolinda M. Fernandes, 07/04/1947:4
Brackett, Frank L.
Everett St couple married 50 years, 08/19/1949:3
Washburn St couple married 50 years (p), 08/26/1949:1
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Brackett, George
Brackett, George N.
Private with 801st Engineer Aviation Battalion in Washington state (p),
10/05/1945:1
Skull fractured when car flips after collision, 09/19/1947:1
Engaged to Elsie M. Pratt, 07/09/1948:4
Wed to Elsie M. Pratt, 07/16/1948:4
Brackett, Guy W.
Awning business for sale to settle estate (ad), 12/03/1948:3
Business under new management (ad), 03/25/1949:2
Brackett, Guy Wadleigh
Obituary, 08/06/1948:3
Dies at age 56, 08/06/1948:4
Brackett, L.
Brackett, Leonard
Brackett, Margaret
Washburn St couple married 50 years (p), 08/26/1949:1
Brackett, Mrs Frank, Jr.
Father dies suddenly in Westboro, 04/16/1948:10
Brackett, Mrs Guy W.
Employed by NE Cranberry Sales Co., 08/30/1946:4
Brackett, Richard
Transfers to Camp Stoneman, CA, 12/06/1946:10
Private 1st Class home after 16 months in Korea, 03/26/1948:3
Returned soldier feted, 04/02/1948:10
Brackett, Susan
Employed at NE Cranberry Sales Co., 08/09/1946:5
Brackett, William
Huntley gets permit to move building, 10/25/1946:8
Brackett, W.W.
Slab wood, Roosevelt Ave (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Braddock, Harold
Son born, 10/26/1945:4
Braddock, James Bernard
North Carver man dies at age 72, 05/09/1947:6
Obituary, 05/09/1947:7
Bradford, Bertha
Bradford, Bruce
Bradford, Dorothy
Teacher retires from Plymouth Street School, 06/08/1945:8
Plymouth Street School teacher resigns, 08/31/1945:3
Bradford, Dorothy F.
Engaged to Earl Clifton Raymond, 06/29/1945:4
Bradford, Dorothy H.
Wed to Earl Clifton Raymond, 07/06/1945:4
Bradford, Elmer L.
Rochester truck collides with Bradford’s car at Tispaquin and Thomas
St, 11/28/1947:1
Bradford, Hattie
Moves from Buzzards Bay to South Main St, 12/31/1948:4
Bradford, Horace Cole
Obituary, 01/24/1947:5
Plympton man dies at age 74, 01/24/1947:5
Bradford, James
Son born, 07/13/1945:4, 01/23/1948:4
Bradford, James A.
Purchases Wareham St house from Alexander Heath, Jr., 04/27/1945:8
Jim’s Texaco Gas Station, Rte 28 (ad), 09/12/1947:6
Bradford, John
Injured in truck-car collision at Tispaquin and Thomas St, 11/28/1947:1
Bradford, Joseph
Bradford, Joseph H.
Assistant manager for Prudential Life Ins., 07/26/1946:8
Slips on ice, fractures left arm, 01/17/1947:2
Bradford, Lester
Chimney fire on Thomas St, 11/19/1948:5
Bradford, Lillian
Wed to Emil J. Gerrior, 10/01/1948:4
Bradford, Robert F.
Governor’s visit early in September, 07/30/1948:1
Governor spends nearly an hour in town (p), 10/08/1948:1
Bradley, James F.
Wed to Elizabeth M. Harding, 05/07/1948:4
Bradshaw, Eileen Theresa
Wed to Stanley Andrew Moles, 01/04/1946:4
Bradway, Melvin
Secures employment in New York, 04/08/1949:8
Braga (Mr)
Hearing held on victualler’s license application, 04/16/1948:1
Braga, Maurice
Maurice’s Snack Bar granted permit to hang sign, 03/05/1948:6
Raymond Seaver purchases Snack Bar from Maurice Braga,
11/04/1949:1
Braga, Maurice S.
For selectman (ad), 01/09/1948:6
Bragdon, Hollis S.
Son born, 05/20/1949:6
Bragdon, Hollis Stanley
Engaged to Delores M.A. Giberti, 09/06/1946:5
Wed to Delores M.A. Giberti, 10/18/1946:5
Brahaut, Eleanor
Quarantined with scarlet fever, 06/15/1945:2
Braley, Abbie C.
Braley, Fannie Louise
Wife of Theodore A. dies at age 49, 02/13/1948:4
Obituary, 02/13/1948:6
Braley, Fred
Carver couple married 50 years, 06/22/1945:5
Brockton couple married 54 years, 07/08/1949:9
Braley, Helen Louise
Wed to Leo Roger Moquin, 01/28/1949:4
Braley, Helen Lucille
Engaged to Leo Roger Moquin, 12/03/1948:1, 01/14/1949:4
Braley, Loring A.
Dies at age 84, 03/16/1945:4
Obituary, 03/16/1945:8
Braley, Louise B.
Engaged to Elmer R. Russell, 02/23/1945:4
Braley, Louise R.
Wed to Elmer R. Russell, 03/02/1945:4
Braley, Lucy
Famous homemade candies now sold at Logg Cabin Grill (ad),
07/18/1947:2
Braley, Theodore
Purchases Webster St property from Daniel Holmes, 04/26/1946:8
Son born, 10/31/1947:4
Brande, Barbara Shirley
Engaged to William Kempton Washburn, 08/23/1946:5
Wed to William Kempton Washburn, 09/13/1946:5
Brannick’s Tea Room
Opposite Lakeville Sanatorium (ad), 04/06/1945:8
Branst, George
Breaking and Entering (see Burglary)
Breck, Alice Cole
Wed to George N. Harlow, 04/12/1946:5
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Breezy Corner Gift Shop
Now open on Rte 28 near Cherry St (ad), 05/14/1948:10
Brehaut, Ruth
Named MHS class of 1949 salutatorian, 03/18/1949:9
Freshman at Massachusetts State College at Amherst, 09/23/1949:5
Breivogel, Doris
Engaged to Ralph J. Chartier, 06/01/1945:8
Breivogel, Doris Virginia
Engaged to Ralph Joseph Chartier, 08/17/1945:4
Wed to Ralph Joseph Chartier, 08/24/1945:4
Breivogel, Elinor Caroll
Engaged to Alfred Burton Rose, Jr., 03/26/1948:1
Brennan, James A.
Files nomination papers for School Committee, 12/10/1948:1
Candidate for School Committee, 12/17/1948:1
School Committee candidate states his position, 01/14/1949:6
In latest edition of Who’s Who in New England, 06/17/1949:4
Brett, Sylvanus L.
Presented with 50-year Masonic jewel, 05/20/1949:1
Brewster, Harold William
Wed to Alice Mary Paiva, 06/07/1946:5
Bricknell, Clayton A.
Bricknell, Maureen L.
Bridges
Center St span scheduled for repair, 02/09/1945:1
Center St span over rail tracks closed for repair, 02/23/1945:1
Repairs to Center St span postponed, 04/20/1945:1
Center St bridge closed for six weeks, 05/18/1945:1
Notice of Center St bridge closure (ad), 05/18/1945:5
Repair work begun, 05/25/1945:1
To reopen soon, 06/29/1945:1
Center St bridge open to traffic, 07/06/1945:1
Four bridges in Middleboro eligible for transfer to the state,
11/23/1945:3
Counsel rules on transfer of four bridges to state, 12/07/1945:1
Vote to transfer bridges to state, 01/04/1946:4
Rail bridges still responsibility of town, 07/26/1946:2
Highway Department installs new deck on Rte 28 railroad bridge,
06/20/1947:1
New Haven RR short of steel, removing half of South Main St span,
07/30/1948:1
Railing broken at Auburn St by hit-and-run driver, 08/13/1948:4
Selectmen study proposal to transfer four bridges to state, 10/15/1948:1
Selectmen vote to transfer four bridges to state, 10/22/1948:1
Notice of hearing concerning state highway, 01/28/1949:4
New steel bridge work to begin on West Grove St, 03/11/1949:1
Center St bridge fences in bad shape, 07/15/1949:4
Herbert Blair claims ownership of bridge stone, 07/15/1949:10
Abutment of old rail bridge torn down, 10/14/1949:1
Brien, George
Son born, 01/19/1945:4
Brier, Mary
Father dies in Guilford, ME, 05/02/1947:10
Brier, Rudolph D.
Enlists in Corps of Engineers, 08/06/1948:1
Brievogal, Henry A.
Collides with Taunton driver, 07/02/1948:1
Briggs (Mr)
Family moves to house at the Highlands, 01/05/1945:2
Lets Long Point Rd house to Fred Mulberry, 05/18/1945:7
Briggs, Arthur
Blow torch causes fire on Benton St, 06/28/1946:1
Briggs, Arthur E.
Benton St couple married 23 years, 10/05/1945:6
Briggs, Breezy
Briggs, Clyde Adrian
Engaged to Hazel Marguerite Wood, 09/13/1946:5
Wed to Hazel Marguerite Wood, 10/04/1946:5
Briggs, Doris
Briggs, Elmer L.
Judge Callan attends funeral in Plymouth, 01/16/1948:4
Briggs, Eugene
Soldier writes that newspaper is morale builder (l), 03/23/1945:2
Briggs, Eugene D.
Engaged to Kathleen A. McCarthy, 05/30/1947:4
Wed to Kathleen A. McCarthy, 06/06/1947:4
Briggs, Lester
Son born, 11/01/1946:7
Briggs, Lester W.
Chimney fire on Highland St, 11/29/1946:5
Brigham, Agnes Fredericka
Wife of Amos L. dies at age 63, 09/30/1949:5
Obituary, 09/30/1949:10
Brigham, John
Son born, 01/12/1945:5
Brigham, L.L.
Resides in Randolph, VT, 05/16/1947:3
Brigham, Pearl Elaine
Wed to Herman Louis Bellerive, 10/08/1948:6
Brightman, Betsy
Wed to William Wordell, 12/09/1949:11
Brightman, Nathaniel S.
Husband of Lillian May Hallett dies at age 64, 02/21/1947:5
Brigida, Gaetano
Engaged to Beatrice Gammons, 11/09/1945:4
Britton, Paul
Britton, Rita J.
Engaged to Joseph H. Byrne, Jr., 07/09/1948:4
Wed to Joseph H. Byrne, Jr., 07/16/1948:4
Britton, Rita Jean
Engaged to Joseph H. Byrne, Jr., 01/09/1948:1
Broadbent (Mr)
Bassett & Broadbent, electricians, 17 South Main St (ad), 01/04/1946:2
Broadbent, Gilbert
Falls from ladder, breaks leg, 11/21/1947:10
Broadbent, Robert
Son born, 09/05/1947:4
Broadbent, Robert, Jr.
Aquariums (ad), 02/07/1947:4
Boat building materials for sale (ad), 11/19/1948:9
Broadbent, Robert K.
Purchases Cross St parcel from town, 06/22/1945:1
Engaged to Emily Pratt, 06/13/1947:9
Broadbent, Robert K., Jr.
Engaged to Emily Pratt, 02/14/1947:5
Broadbent, Robert Kenneth
Broadbent, Robert Kenneth, Jr.
Engaged to Emily Isabel Pratt, 10/03/1947:4
Wed to Emily Isabel Pratt, 10/24/1947:4
Broadbent, Robert S.
Engaged to Claire L. Coleman, 01/12/1945:5
Broadbent, Robert Sidney
Wed to Claire Lynet Coleman, 01/26/1945:4
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Broadbent, Sidney
Seaman 1st Class stationed in New Orleans, 01/12/1945:1
Promoted to Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class at New Orleans, LA,
03/16/1945:1
In New York after trip to Belgium, 07/13/1945:3
Navy man home from India, 06/07/1946:1
Brogan, Francis X.
Engaged to Caroline C. Teceno, 07/12/1946:5
Wed to Caroline C. Teceno, 08/02/1946:5
Bromberg, Benjamin
Purchases South Main St property from Anna Sparrow, 04/06/1945:1
Brooks, Alvan
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
Returns from overseas duty in Germany, 03/12/1948:4
Brooks, Barbara
MHS senior art class makes snow sculpture (p), 01/23/1948:1
Engaged to Frederick Coates, 06/11/1948:5
Brooks, Barbara Elaine
Engaged to Frederick James Coutts, 03/12/1948:1
Brooks, Beatrice C.
Graduates from Bryant and Stratton Commercial School, 06/25/1948:9
Brooks, Cheryl Ann
Born to John, 3rd, 02/02/1945:5
Brooks, Elin Margaret
Drowns self in bog pond, 07/19/1946:1
Dies at age 40, 07/19/1946:5
Brooks, Harold Emerson
Wed to Helen Louise Johnson, 10/28/1949:5
Brooks, James
Corporal stationed in the north, 12/10/1948:8
Sergeant stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA, 07/08/1949:10
Brooks, James A.
East Bridgewater man dies at age 56, 11/02/1945:5
Obituary, 11/02/1945:6
Brooks, James A., Jr.
Corporal Technician serves overseas for more than two years (p),
02/09/1945:1
Army man transfers from Yuma, AZ to Fort Belvoir, VA, 02/20/1948:3
Brooks, Jennie O.
Obituary, 01/23/1948:8
Brooks, John
Seaman 2nd Class stationed at Sampson, NY, 06/22/1945:5
Son born, 01/24/1947:5
Brooks, John, 3rd
Reports for naval duty, 04/06/1945:4
Stationed in Norfolk, VA, 10/12/1945:2
Navy man stationed in Virginia, 03/01/1946:4
Brooks, Leelea E.
Returns to duty with Bureau of Aeronautics, 04/26/1946:4
Brooks, Leella E.
Yeoman 3rd Class resumes duties in Washington, DC, 01/26/1945:4
WAVE returns to Washington, DC, 05/25/1945:1
Brooks, Leella Estelle
Engaged to Carroll George Robbins, 01/02/1948:1
Brooks, Norman F.
Student pastor ordained, 06/21/1946:1
Engaged to Blanche Elizabeth Geisert, 08/01/1947:7
Brooks, Paul Q.
New pastor at Central Methodist, 06/14/1946:1
Reception held for new Central ME minister, 06/28/1946:1
Brooks, R.F.
Couple sells house to Linton, purchases house from Pillsbury,
05/04/1945:5
Brooks, Vernon
Seaman 1st Class meets cousin, John Carver, in England, 01/26/1945:4
Attends University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 01/30/1948:4
Named to Alpha Tau Gamma fraternity office, 03/26/1948:5
Graduates from Stockbridge School of Ag, 06/03/1949:10
Accepts position in Pittsfield, 12/16/1949:5
Brooks, Warren
Car hits deer on West Grove St, 12/16/1949:9
Brooks, Warren E.
Leaves for Fort Devens, 09/28/1945:1
Arrives at Camp Crowder, MO, 10/12/1945:8
Re-enlists in Radio Signal Corps, 04/26/1946:4
Brosius, William S.
Engaged to Elsie Bartlett, 11/02/1945:4
Brouillard, Theresa L.
Engaged to Chester E. Smolski, 06/03/1949:4
Wed to Chester E. Smolski, 06/17/1949:6
Brow, Muriel E. Lane
Engaged to Douglas E. Saunders, 07/15/1949:4
Brown, Alexander
Son born, 03/14/1947:5
Brown, Bert G.
Brown, Bert Gardner
Dies at age 64, 07/29/1949:4
Obituary, 07/29/1949:4
Brown, Bob
Brown, Bobbie K.
Brown, Charles
Brown, Charles H.
Engaged to Barbara M. Hamilton, 06/13/1947:4
Wed to Barbara M. Hamilton, 06/27/1947:4
Brown, Clarise
Break-in at Brown’s Colonial Service Station, 10/29/1948:1
Brown, Clarisse A.
Esso filling station suffers break-in, 07/11/1947:1
Brown, Denise
Participates in theater production at House in the Pines, 03/23/1945:7
Brown, Doris
Lakeville school nurse takes leave of absence, 01/05/1945:6
03/04/1949:1
Named clerk to town clerk, 06/10/1949:1
Sacred Heart CYO graduates 14 boys and girls (p), 06/24/1949:1
Appointed assistant registrar of voters, 08/26/1949:6
Brown, Dorothy Sampson
Son born, 11/25/1949:5
Brown, Earl
Wed to Edith Tripp Ouellette, 10/31/1947:4
Brown, Edward
Returns from duty overseas, 04/06/1945:4
Brown, Edward J.
Dies at age 57, 03/14/1947:5
Obituary, 03/14/1947:7
Brown, Edward M.
Brown, Edwin
Son born, 01/05/1945:2
Brown, Edwin Albert
Born to Edwin, 01/05/1945:2
Brown, Elbridge
Brown, Ella D.
Widow of Wydhan dies at age 83, 02/04/1949:4
Obituary, 02/04/1949:5
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Brown, Harrison, Jr.
Kennel Club holds exhibition (p), 07/29/1949:1
Brown, Harry
Son born, 02/11/1949:4
Brown, Irvin Lewis
Enlists in U.S. Army Air Force, 09/26/1947:1
Brown, Jacqueline
Brown, Joan Berry
Attends Pembroke College at Brown University, 03/16/1945:5
Elected class representative to board at Pembroke College, 03/30/1945:8
Freshman Maid of Honor for May Queen, 04/27/1945:8
Brown, John C.
Famed inventor of “miracle cell” (p), 07/23/1948:1
Gazette reader infuriated over comment about Brown (l), 07/30/1948:1
Time magazine discusses discovery, 07/30/1948:1
Robert Hartling believes press unfair to Brown (l), 07/30/1948:7
Inquiries about “cell” from distant places, 08/06/1948:5
Reverend Mr. Bucy of Oklahoma challenges Brown (l), 08/13/1948:1
Must appear in federal court concerning distribution of “miracle cell”,
10/01/1948:1
Cannot distribute cell without proper label, 10/08/1948:9
Brown, Joseph
Ground broken on water project (p), 08/22/1947:1
Brown, Mary Emma
Engaged to John William Scanlon, 06/01/1945:4
Wed to John William Scanlon, 06/15/1945:4
Brown, Richard
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant; flies missions in China-Burma-India
theater, 05/04/1945:1
Brown, Robert
MHS freshmen football eleven (p), 12/19/1947:1
Playground Olympics winner (p), 08/27/1948:1
Son born, 11/25/1949:5
Brown, Robert R.
Wed to Margaret Ufford, 03/26/1948:3
Brown, Thelma
Brown, Thomas A.
Brown, William
Son born, 07/11/1947:4
Oil burner fire on Rice St, 11/14/1947:1
Brown, Wm. G.
Proprietor of Daisy Do-Nut Shop (ad), 12/28/1945:7
Brown Bungalow
Caswell and Goodridge open Brown Bungalow gift shop, 01/24/1947:4
The Brown Bungalow Gift Shoppe & Woman’s Exchange
Opening at 3 Rice St (ad), 03/07/1947:2
Goodridge and Caswell revive a Woman’s Exchange, 05/09/1947:9
Browne, John
Son born, 07/22/1949:5
Browne, John Joseph
Wed to Priscilla Churchill, 12/03/1948:4
Browne, Priscilla Churchill
Son born, 07/22/1949:5
Brownell, Walter J.
Chimney fire on Old Center St, 12/12/1947:4
Brown’s Lunch
Center St (ad), 06/29/1945:2
Brown’s Restaurant & Donut Shop
133 Centre St (ad), 01/10/1947:3
Open both Friday and Saturday nights (ad), 02/28/1947:2
Drops the price of donuts (ad), 07/04/1947:2
Bruce, Dorothy Stiles
Bruce, Robert
Brule, Roland
Lakeville man inducted into armed service, 06/29/1945:5
Private transfers to Fort Belvoir, VA, 08/31/1945:3
Completes basic training at Fort Belvoir, MD, 11/09/1945:5
Son born, 01/10/1947:5
Brule, Roland J.
Arrives at Camp Lee, VA, 07/13/1945:7
Private stationed at Fort Belvoir, MD, 10/12/1945:7
Returns to Fort Jackson, SC, 11/23/1945:7
Applies for permit to store gasoline (ad), 07/26/1946:5
Midway Service Center now open on Bedford St (ad), 09/20/1946:4
Brulotte, Ernest
Son born, 02/11/1949:4
Bruneau, Jos. L.
Bruno, Dorothy
Kennel and Obedience Club recently organized (p), 08/13/1948:1
Brush Fires (see Forest Fires)
Bruso, Abbie E.
Bruso, George
Charged with stealing Alton Wood’s car, 01/18/1946:1
Guilty of car theft, 01/25/1946:1
Charged with wrecking soldier’s car with fists and feet, 12/13/1946:1
Bruso, George, Jr.
Harold Hudson jailed for three months for larceny, 02/14/1947:1
Bruso, Marie
Wed to Antone R. Paiva, Jr., 10/01/1948:4
Bryant, Anne
American Legion Auxiliary holds annual roll call (p), 05/21/1948:1
Bryant, Chrystal B.
Notice of hearing on gasoline license application, 05/02/1947:5
Bryant, Elmer
Huntley applies for permit to move building for Bryant, 02/08/1946:2
Permit to move Bryant building held up, 02/15/1946:1
Huntley finally granted permit for Bryant’s move, 02/22/1946:5
Bryant, Elmer J.
Seaman 1st Class serves on carrier USS Wasp, 09/28/1945:1
Bryant, Ernest F.
Chimney fire on Raven St, 01/14/1949:7
Bryant, Horace L.
Administrator presents account of estate, 06/07/1946:5
Bryant, Howard
Bryant, Howard Emerson
Wed to Irene Frances Motta, 01/05/1945:5
Bryant, Ida F.
Bryant, Lillian F. Beach
Obituary, 06/28/1946:7
Bryant, Louis
Stationed at Leesville, LA, 04/20/1945:7
Bryant, Louis, Jr.
Engaged to Esther King, 10/28/1949:10
Bryant, Olive
Bryant, Susan E.
Obituary, 06/07/1946:7
Petition for license to sell real estate, 08/01/1947:10
Bryant, Susan Emma
Widow of Walter T. dies at age 90, 06/07/1946:5
Bryden, Norman Montieth
Buchanan, Edward Thomas
Obituary, 08/06/1948:4
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Buchanan, Irena Crawford
Resides in Belmont, 06/17/1949:13
Buchanan, Irene Crawford
Resides in Upper Montclair, NJ, 07/12/1946:3
Buck, Elizabeth Ann
Born to Russell L., 07/20/1945:3
Buck, Malcolm
Lending library (l), 02/02/1945:2
Prescription druggist (ad), 02/02/1945:3
Store hours (ad), 02/23/1945:3
Salesgirls wanted (ad), 07/18/1947:8
Saleswoman wanted (ad), 08/01/1947:7
Boy wanted (ad), 08/01/1947:9
Buck, Malcolm D.
Pilots Navy Hellcat, 04/27/1945:1
Navy pilot helps tackle Tojo (p), 07/20/1945:1
Cited for meritorious service during WW II, 09/05/1947:1
Engaged to Lois Wood, 01/30/1948:1, 05/28/1948:4
Wed to Lois Wood, 07/02/1948:4
Buck, Malcolm F.
Purchases Gerrish home on Prospect St, sells Rock St home to Gordon
Tucker, 10/10/1947:10
Buck, Marion E.
Engaged to Alton T. Fisher, 02/01/1946:4
Wed to Alton T. Fisher, 02/22/1946:5
Buck, Russell L.
Buckey, Maude E.
Obituary, 01/17/1947:4
Buckley, James
Killed instantly in crash just north of Middleboro, 03/09/1945:1
Buckman, Agnes Johnson
Son born, 09/09/1949:4
Buckman, Everett F.
Engaged to Joanne Harvey, 06/24/1949:12
Buckman, Fred
Son born, 09/09/1949:4, 09/09/1949:10
Buckman, Lawrence R.
Application to New Bedford Vocational school approved, 12/05/1947:7
Buckman, Leland M.
Wed to Catherine M. Dempsey McNulty, 06/28/1946:5
Buckman Electric Co.
Construction, wiring, and repairs (ad), 04/09/1948:10
Buckner, Jane
Wed to Walter della Chiesa, 07/02/1948:10
Buck’s Drug Store (see Buck, Malcolm)
Budd, George
Manager of White Shoe Store (ad), 06/22/1945:4
Budd, George E.
Promoted to Staff Sergeant at Pacific base (p), 05/11/1945:1
Budgets - Middleboro
see also Middleboro - Finance Committee
All bills owed town must be paid (ad), 01/05/1945:4
Finance Committee recommends $548,335, 02/09/1945:1
Voters adopt budget with few changes, 02/16/1945:1
All bills owed to town must be paid (ad), 12/28/1945:5
Selectmen and Finance Committee put in long hours, 01/18/1946:1
Selectmen and Finance Committee close session, 01/25/1946:1
Voters appropriate $601,536, 02/15/1946:1
Finance Committee submits summary, 02/07/1947:6
Voters appropriate $10,600.42 at slimly attended meeting, 03/07/1947:1
State and town balance accounts, 11/28/1947:1
Finance Committee works with new budget form, 02/06/1948:1
Voters take action at town meeting, 02/13/1948:1
Selectmen vote on appropriations, 03/12/1948:1
Town Treasurer to borrow $100,000, 06/25/1948:1
Town Manager calls for estimates from departments, 11/19/1948:1
All bills due to town must be paid by 1/5, 12/24/1948:3
Budgets – Middleboro (continued)
Town Clerk reports on revenue from licenses and permits, 01/28/1949:1
Finance Committee approves gross expenditures, cuts some requests,
02/11/1949:1
Voters support Finance Committee and selectmen on appropriations,
02/18/1949:1
All bills against town must be submitted before 1/5/50 (ad),
12/23/1949:10
Bud’s General Auto Repairing
Russell Hollis, 655 Wareham St (ad), 11/23/1945:8
Buffington, Florence
Dies suddenly in New Bedford, 05/30/1947:7
Builders
E.W. Harlow & Sons, carpenters and laborers (ad), 03/16/1945:4
Stephen Reid, carpenter, Summer St (ad), 03/23/1945:5
Ellis Williams, general contractor, North Main St (ad), 04/13/1945:7
Stephen Reid falls 18 feet off staging, suffers fractures, 04/20/1945:4
Ray Lapham, painting and carpentering, 66 Forest St (ad), 12/07/1945:5
Norman Hayden, carpenter and builder (ad), 01/25/1946:8
General Construction Co., Bob Jennings (ad), 03/01/1946:8
Hadfield, painting and contracting (ad), 05/24/1946:2
Veteran’s Construction, mason and brick work a specialty (ad),
05/31/1946:7
Hadfield Bros., painting and contracting (ad), 07/19/1946:6
Ellis Williams to open tract for housing development, 07/26/1946:1
Lewis Thayer, general construction work (ad), 08/09/1946:6
We Fix-It Co., painting and carpentry (ad), 10/11/1946:3
Three non-house jobs approved by CPA, 11/08/1946:7
Alfred Tilton, carpenters and contractors, guaranteed work (ad),
11/22/1946:3
John D. Dodenhoff & Son, carpenters and cabinet makers (ad),
01/24/1947:6
T. Testa, carpentry and masonry (ad), 01/24/1947:10
E.B. McFarlin, expert carpentry (ad), 03/07/1947:10
S.M. Westgate, carpenter and builder (ad), 03/07/1947:10
Tilton & Leonard, carpenters and builders (ad), 04/11/1947:4
Home Maintenance Co., roofing and sidewall contractors, North Main
St (ad), 07/11/1947:4
Reynolds Sawmill, Fall Brook (ad), 08/15/1947:8
The Capeway Service, Clifford Howe, roofing, siding, painting,
masonry (ad), 10/31/1947:5
Boardman & Gomes (ad), 11/21/1947:6
Alfred Tilton, carpentry, building, and repair work (ad), 12/12/1947:8
John Mitchell, expert carpentry, Vaughan St (ad), 04/16/1948:4
E.L. Ouellette purchases General Construction Co. from R.E. Jennings
(ad), 04/16/1948:5
Ray Dodenhoff, pre-cut garages (ad), 06/18/1948:12
building, 06/25/1948:1
E.W. Harlow, Jr. awarded repair contract by Lakeville School
Committee, 08/13/1948:5
H.B. Greene, contracting jobs large and small (ad), 10/01/1948:9
Ernest Hanson, carpenter and builder (ad), 12/17/1948:8
M. Mello, contractor (ad), 08/12/1949:9
Building Demolition (see Demolition (building))
Building Materials
J. Warren Tufts, insulation, 81 Pearl St (ad), 01/05/1945:3
Sears Lumber Co., 34 Vine St (ad), 01/26/1945:2
New England Insulation Co., offices at 172 Center St (ad), 01/26/1945:5
Hebert Insulation Co., 453 Centre St. (ad), 01/26/1945:8
George A. Shurtleff & Son lumber yard needs truck driver (ad),
02/16/1945:8
George A. Shurtleff & Son, 4 Arlington St (ad), 04/06/1945:8
The Guaranty Insulating Co., 5 Myrtle St (ad), 09/21/1945:6
Chace’s Screen Shop, 758 Center St (ad), 04/05/1946:10
Williams Lumber Co., 29 North Main St (ad), 06/28/1946:3,
07/19/1946:7
Williams Lumber Co. invites your inspection at new location (ad),
07/26/1946:8
Middleboro Block Co. (ad), 09/27/1946:8
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Building Materials (continued)
M.W. Gilson, weatherstrips (ad), 01/24/1947:8
Paul Jolley needs salesmen for Plymouth County Roofing Co. (ad),
02/21/1947:10
R.E. Marsden, combination windows, 163 South Main St (ad),
10/31/1947:5
Chester Churchill, insulated design sidewalls (ad), 11/07/1947:6
S & S, lumber, 91 South Main St (ad), 02/06/1948:6
Lumber yard founded by John K. and Barnabas Sears 70 years ago,
07/09/1948:1
Sears opened first lumber yard in Middleboro 70 years ago (ad),
07/09/1948:3
S. & S. Lumber Co., Highland Rd (ad), 10/08/1948:12
Roy Fagerberg, Jr., aluminum storm windows and screens (ad),
09/02/1949:2
Charles Washburn and sons purchase Sears properties, 11/04/1949:1
Buisson, Jeanne
Student at Penn Hall in Chambersburg, PA, 10/21/1949:10
Bullock, Grace
Wed to Keith MacDougall, 11/29/1946:6
Bump (Mr)
Bump (Mrs)
Bump, Benjamin
Named principal of Assawampsett School, 06/28/1946:1
Principal of Assawampsett School, 09/06/1946:8
Couple moves to South Middleboro, 04/02/1948:5
Bump, Benjamin J.
see also Tom Thumb Museum
Resigns as school principal in Whitman, joins financial organization,
01/18/1946:2
Bump, Charles
Chimney fire on Vaughan St, 12/06/1946:4
Bump, Edna L. (see Tom Thumb Museum)
Bump, Henry
Lieutenant returns to 5th Fleet in Pacific, 08/24/1945:1
High school drawing class designs, builds model houses (p),
06/11/1948:1
Bump, Henry A., Sr.
Bump, Henry Austin
Lieutenant killed in auto accident in North Carolina (p), 12/12/1947:1
Dies at age 45, 12/12/1947:7
Buried with military honors, 12/19/1947:1
Bump, Herbert
Bump, Kenneth E.
Gets a month for drunkenness, 11/04/1949:5
Bump, Mrs Benjamin
Receives one of General Tom Thumb’s boots, 04/30/1948:10
Bump, Robert
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
Bump, Robert W.
Completes basic training, assigned to Tinker Field, Norman, OK,
10/17/1947:1
Private 1st Class stationed in Presque Isle, ME, 12/05/1947:12
Private 1st Class with 30th Weather Squadron heading for Guam,
05/07/1948:10
Private 1st Class arrives in Guam, 07/23/1948:5
Sergeant returns from Far East, 11/11/1949:2
Bump, Theodore
Member of National Association of Power Engineers, 01/16/1948:10
Bump, Walter E.
Bump bowlers win YMCA League championship, 04/19/1946:1
Bumpus, Bernice E.
Engaged to Joseph A. Krakowski, 05/16/1947:4
Wed to Joseph A. Krakowski, 05/23/1947:4
Bumpus, Carrie
Brother’s funeral held in Bourne, 02/16/1945:4
Bunce, Robert
Oil burner flareup on Highland St, 03/07/1947:1
Bunk, Leon J.
Engaged to Mildred Kolowrath, 06/03/1949:1
Burchard, Henry Arthur
Engaged to Josephine White Benson, 09/13/1946:5
Burger, Florence A.
Obituary, 07/06/1945:3
Wife of Harry R. dies at age 51, 07/06/1945:4
Burger, Gordon
Burger, Gordon N.
Hit by shrapnel in Okinawa Bay, hospitalized in Marianas (l),
05/04/1945:1
Corporal convalescing at Fort Devens, 07/06/1945:5
At Devens for operation, hit by shrapnel during Okinawa landing (p),
08/17/1945:1
Discharged from armored infantry, 11/23/1945:4
Burgess, Arthur E.
Attends Chemical Warfare School in Maryland, 03/30/1945:1
Promoted to Sergeant at Camp Blanding, FL, 05/04/1945:1
Awarded Expert Infantryman Badge at Camp Blanding, FL,
07/20/1945:1
Burgess, David W.
Fills vacancy on Finance Board, 04/05/1946:1
Office manager for Randall Motors and Superior Taxicab, 09/20/1946:8
Moves from Oak St to South Main St, 07/09/1948:8
Burgess, Edward M.
Burgess, Edward Milton
Dies at age 76, 05/28/1948:4
Obituary, 05/28/1948:5
Burgess, Esther Fish
Requests parking prohibition in front of furniture store, 11/02/1945:1
Purchases South Main St estate of Stephen O’Hara, 11/15/1946:3
Burgess, George Welch
Engaged to Florence Evelyn Costa, 03/19/1948:6
Wed to Florence Evelyn Costa, 03/26/1948:4
Burgess, Guy
Trader in old things (ad), 07/12/1946:5
Dies at age 57, 12/03/1948:4
Obituary, 12/03/1948:4
Burgess, Henry
Son born, 04/08/1949:6
Burgess, Howard C.
Fined $10 for fishing without a license, 07/19/1946:1
Burgess, John Allyne
Elected to Phi Alpha Chi at Gordon College, 03/19/1948:3
Graduates from Gordon College (p), 06/04/1948:1
Burgess, John, Jr.
Jackson St couple married 25 years, 06/04/1948:5
Burgess, Karl, Jr.
Coast Guardsman transfers to Florida, 11/23/1945:7
Burgess, Mrs Carl
Baby suffocates in parked car, 04/09/1948:1
Burgess, Mrs Walter
Sells Alden St bungalow to Mr and Mrs Allerton Fuller, 05/23/1947:5
Burgess, Susie A.
Obituary, 06/27/1947:7
Burgess, Susie Alberta
Wife of John A. dies at age 64, 06/27/1947:4
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Burgess, Walter E.
Requests parking prohibition in front of furniture store, 11/02/1945:1
Granted renewal of auctioneer’s license, 11/22/1946:4
Burgess Cape Cod Galleries
Farewell to 1948 (ad), 01/14/1949:7
Annex opening on Centre St (ad), 12/16/1949:8
Burglary
see also Larceny; Robbery; Theft
Gas and kerosene stamps and merchandise stolen in break-in at
Crowther’s Filling Station, 02/02/1945:3
Window smashed at Bailey Motor Sales, money stolen, 02/09/1945:2
George Sampson’s tires stolen, house searched, 02/16/1945:3
Break-in discovered at Marion Rd house, 03/02/1945:1
Three break-ins discover in outlying areas, 03/16/1945:1
Small sum taken in break-in at Red Coach Grill, 06/22/1945:1
Juke box at Dunn’s restaurant rifled, 07/20/1945:1
Lock pried up at Leighton’s bowling alley on North Main St,
07/20/1945:4
Break-in at Taylor and Chapman roadside stand, smokes and fruit taken,
07/27/1945:6
Walter Hicks, Jr. sentenced to eight months for burglary, 08/17/1945:6
Shurtleff’s Wareham St service station broken into, 02/15/1946:1
Juveniles caught in the act at Sullivan’s Newsstand, 02/22/1946:1
New Bedford man breaks into brother-in-law Paquette’s home,
04/12/1946:6
Thieves get 35 cases of liquor from Mello’s Country Store,
08/09/1946:1
Arthur Hudson guilty of schoolhouse break-in, 08/16/1946:1
Thief gets cash at Panesis’ in 20 minutes, 09/13/1946:1
John Wasner admits to four break-ins and larceny, 09/20/1946:1
Peterson’s Lunch suffers break-in, 09/20/1946:4
Safe stolen in Onset, located here, 09/27/1946:1
Three Rte 28 businesses suffer break-ins, 12/13/1946:1
Safe robbery foiled at Washburn mill, 01/24/1947:1
Jesse Carpenter’s house on Plympton St entered, ransacked,
05/23/1947:3
Four caught after break-ins at three local eateries, 06/13/1947:1
Clarisse Brown’s Esso filling station suffers break-in, 07/11/1947:1
Attempted break-in at Barrows’ on South Main St, 10/03/1947:1
Home of Louis Cole entered and ransacked, 10/03/1947:1
Thieves ransack office at Thomas Bros., 12/26/1947:4
Thieves get $7 at Thomas Bros. store, 02/06/1948:5
Break-ins at Maxim’s and Wilber’s gas stations, little taken,
10/15/1948:1
Break-ins and Peterson’s stand and Brown’s service station,
10/29/1948:1
Herman Fuller’s house on Forest St suffers break-in, 02/18/1949:1
Richard Millette charged with breaking and entering and larceny,
03/04/1949:2
Recent break-ins not clarified by visit with safe breakers in West
Warwick, 03/18/1949:1
Intruder flees Bates School, discovered by janitor, 07/29/1949:4
Cash and office equipment taken from Beals’ in Peirce building,
09/30/1949:1
Burgo, Charlotte
Burgo, Charlotte D.
Maxim’s student makes musical recordings, 06/18/1948:10
Burgo, Kenneth Roger
Son of Lawrence D. and Benvina Pina dies at age 1, 01/24/1947:5
Burgo, Lawrence
Son born, 11/23/1945:4
Burke, Bertha L. Hart
Wed to Felix L. Hiekkila, 12/27/1946:5
Burke, Clifton G.
Inducted in U.S. Army, 09/13/1946:4
Burke, Dorothy M.
Engaged to Shirley Roy Johnston, 07/04/1947:4
Wed to Shirley Roy Johnston, 07/25/1947:5
Burke, Edmund F.
Burke, Edward
Private drops into USO center in Fayetteville, NC (p), 09/09/1949:4
Burke, Eleanor
Engaged to Wilford Shuman, 09/03/1948:10
Burke, Raymond
Burkhead, Mrs James H.
Five-year-old Donald Gould struck by Burkhead’s auto, 05/31/1946:1
Teaches 1st and 2nd grade in North Carver, 10/25/1946:6
Burkland, Henry B.
Honored for choir service (p), 09/06/1946:1
Japanese youth thanks Burkland for books (l), 06/27/1947:4
Admitted to American Guild of Organists, 02/04/1949:5
Second major forest fire off Rte 28 (p), 07/15/1949:1
Burkland, Henry Bengt
Receives Bachelor of Science in Education, 08/19/1949:2
Burnett, D.T.
Fuller Brush Co. rep for Middleboro (ad), 02/02/1945:2
Burnett, Elinor
Begins field work in Brockton, 04/04/1947:6
Graduates from Simmons College, 06/06/1947:7
Burnett, Margaret
Cast member of senior play, Girls’ League, and class officer (p),
06/21/1946:9
Engaged to John R. Carver, 12/26/1947:5
Engaged to John R. Carver, 01/02/1948:5, 10/29/1948:4
Wed to John R. Carver, 11/05/1948:6
Burnett, Mrs D.T.
Attends 35th reunion at Bridgewater State, 05/23/1947:3
Burnett, Natalie
Burnett, Patricia
Burnett, Peggy
Burnett, Sherwood
Returns from service in England, bride to follow, 10/26/1945:1
Appointed instructor at Rochester University, NY, 09/13/1946:1
Son born, 10/24/1947:4
Burnett, Sherwood G.
Major engaged to English girl, Janet Palmer, 06/08/1945:1
Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, 01/04/1946:4
Wife arrives from England, 01/18/1946:2
Burnett, Virginia
Engaged to James Sidney Mouse, 01/02/1948:4
Wed to James S. Mouse, 01/02/1948:4
Burnham, Arnold M.
Burnham, Arthur M.
Guilty of only single charge of assault, 12/31/1948:1
Burnham, Betty Bassett
Bridal shower held, 10/01/1948:5
Burnham, Chester W.
12/31/1948:1
Burnham, Cleveland
Burnham, Cleveland E.
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Burnham, Cleveland Edward
Attends Bradley Polytechnic in Peoria, IL, 10/04/1946:8
Wed to Betty Louise Bassett, 10/29/1948:4
Burnham, Clinton
Vernon Allen stole potatoes and fertilizer from Burnham, 06/29/1945:1
Burnham, Kenneth L.
Not guilty of disturbing the peace and assault, 12/31/1948:1
Burnham, Marguerite
Knocked down by Shurtleff’s car at Everett Square, 05/31/1946:7
Burnham, Orris S.
Dies suddenly in Westboro, 04/16/1948:10
Burnham, Orvis S.
Freed from Japanese camp (l), 09/28/1945:1
Burnham, Orvis, Sr.
Burial at Purchade cemetery, 04/23/1948:5
Burnham, Robert
Meets Robert Pope in India, 02/16/1945:8
Engaged to Dorothy Whitman, 08/16/1946:7
Couple makes extensive repairs to Miller St home, 07/23/1948:4
Son born, 12/31/1948:5
Burnham, Robert L.
Engaged to Jean A. Glover, 12/27/1946:5
Wed to Jean A. Glover, 01/10/1947:5
Couple moves into parsonage on Miller St, 01/24/1947:4
Burnham, Robert Lee
Burnham, Vincent R.
Charged with stealing radio from Middleboro Sporting Goods Co.,
09/12/1947:1
Not guilty of radio theft, 09/19/1947:1
Guilty of drunkenness, disturbing the peace, and two counts of assault,
12/31/1948:1
Burniston, Bill
Director of minstrel show benefit for Fall Brook Mothers’ Club (p),
05/07/1948:1
Burniston, Violet
05/07/1948:1
Burniston, W.
Spray painting (ad), 01/25/1946:8
Burns, John J.
Disturbed over rail service (l), 04/22/1949:1
Burns and Scalds
Archie Cushman suffers painful burns while slaughtering pigs,
02/16/1945:7
Charles Rogers burned by explosion of camp stove, 07/11/1947:1
Rogers has visit from Governor Bradford while in hospital,
08/01/1947:1
Rogers still in hospital, 08/15/1947:1
Herbert Wilson burned when alcohol can explodes, 09/05/1947:7
Charles Rogers back on duty after recovers from burns, 10/03/1947:1
Norman Rudolph hit by flames while burning rubbish, 10/10/1947:1
Henrietta Pina dies as result of burns, 12/26/1947:1
Exploding lamp makes torch of Mrs Boleslaw Zielinski’s clothes, fatally
seared, 04/15/1949:1
Richard Moore treated for serious chest and facial burns, 06/03/1949:5
Paul Jones burned by gas explosion, 07/15/1949:1
Burt, Barbara Elwood
Skull fractured when hit by racing cycle, dies, 06/21/1946:1
Burt, Grace
Burtsell, Doris Marguerite
Engaged to John Willard Rebell, 01/05/1945:5
Wed to John Willard Rebell, 01/12/1945:5
Buses
see also Almeida Bus Co.; East Taunton Bus Line Corp.; New England
Transportation Co.; School Children - Transportation
Nine running, 14 places to fill, 01/05/1945:1
Interstate Transportation Co. schedule (ad), 01/05/1945:2
Current stops on Center St cause traffic jams, 02/09/1945:3
George Davison’s bus service license revoked, 05/11/1945:1
Bus stops to be reserved on Center St, 06/29/1945:1
Interstate Transportation Co. petitions for route between Lakeville and
Selectmen and Finance Committee disagree on road improvements,
11/15/1946:1
Adnah Harlow applies for permit to run buses from New Bedford to
Boston, 01/24/1947:1
Town officials attend meeting with Governor, 02/28/1947:1
Charles Whitney gets approval for bus franchise, 05/02/1947:1
Bush, Curtis
Wounded in chest in Germany, 05/18/1945:1
Busi, Eva A.
Engaged to Michael J. Cordeiro, 03/14/1947:5
Wed to Michael J. Cordeiro, 03/28/1947:5
Business and Industry
see also Defense Industry; Middleboro Chamber of Commerce;
Middleboro Retail Merchant’s Association; names of specific
industries
Wanted: New Year’s baby, 01/05/1945:1
Daughter of Joseph Frazier first baby of 1945, 01/12/1945:1
List of stores closed Wednesday at 12:30 year-round (ad), 10/26/1945:4
Employees of local factories to be x-rayed, 01/25/1946:1
Local industries plan to participate in x-raying of factory workers,
02/15/1946:2
Stores close for Washington’s birthday, 02/22/1946:1
North Attleboro company seek 15,000-sq ft space, 06/28/1946:1
Factories and barber shops closed for the week, 07/05/1946:1
Merchants hold the lines on not raising prices (ad), 07/05/1946:4
OPA legislation sheer stupidity (l) (The Spectator), 07/12/1946:6
New plastics industry starts here, 08/16/1946:1
Businesses closed Saturday, 10/11/1946:1
Selectmen turn down Warehouse Paint Co., no suitable place for
business, 01/10/1947:4
Over 30 stores plan Wednesday p.m. closing for summer, 06/06/1947:1
Commercial Enterprises, 75 North Main St (ad), 05/07/1948:10
List of stores closed Wednesday afternoons for the summer (ad),
06/04/1948:5
Stores now on summer schedule, 06/11/1948:1
Railroad’s industrial survey tourists here for five minutes, 11/12/1948:1
Stores to keep open evenings for holidays, 12/10/1948:1
Edna Buck granted license for novelty store, 02/25/1949:1
Do your Christmas shopping in our home town (e), 12/16/1949:1
Retail stores open evenings, 12/16/1949:1
Bussell, Marion Moore Bryant
Wed to Freelon Barton Howard, 11/16/1945:4
Butler, Alfred M.
Enters political ring for first time, 01/05/1945:8
Extends congratulations to opponents, 01/19/1945:8
Elected to Finance Committee, 09/14/1945:6
Brooder house destroyed by fire on Everett St, 01/17/1947:4
Butler, Alice T.H.
Butler, Caddie Moulton
Widow of Ephriam Philip dies at age 79, 02/04/1949:4
Obituary, 02/04/1949:6
Butler, Ernest
Receives boot training at Sampson, NY, 04/20/1945:4
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Butler, Ernest P.
Enlists in U.S. Naval Reserves, 03/09/1945:4
Butler, Ethel Jeannette
Wed to Arthur Carleton Medeiros, 11/04/1949:7
Butler, James
Butler, Lyman
Son born, 09/05/1947:4
05/07/1948:1
Butler, Maria
Chimney fire on Wareham St, 12/20/1946:3
Butler, Philip E.
Dies after hurled from old buggy when hits pole, 09/06/1946:1
Butler, Philip Ephraim
Dies at age 44, 09/06/1946:5
Butler, R.G.
Family can join him immediately at new posting, 09/02/1949:5
Butler, R.G., Jr.
Colonel assigned to Manhattan District Project, 12/07/1945:8
Technical adviser to General Stilwell, 06/28/1946:1
Butler, Richard
High school drawing class designs, builds model houses (p),
06/11/1948:1
Butler, Robert G.
Veteran local dentist dies, obituary (p), 10/04/1946:1
Dies at age 75, 10/04/1946:5
Butler, Robert G., Jr.
Colonel returns from the Philippines, 09/28/1945:8
Colonel receives Legion of Merit, 01/04/1946:1
Receives Order of the British Empire, 02/15/1946:4
Wins British award for bomb development, 02/22/1946:1
Colonel stationed in Washington, DC, 04/02/1948:6
Colonel’s new assignment is Theater Ordinance Officer of Alaskan
Theater, 08/12/1949:9
Attends Haverford College, PA, 12/23/1949:10
Butler, Robert George, 3rd
Receives full scholarship to Philips-Andover Academy, 06/13/1947:3
Butler, Robert O., Jr.
Colonel serves as Ordinance Officer in the Pacific, 07/27/1945:1
Butler, Ruth H.
Sanatorium employee drowns in Westport, 08/01/1947:1
Butler, Shirley E.
Engaged to Elmer H. Benson, 07/02/1948:4
Wed to Elmer H. Benson, 07/09/1948:4
Buttermore, Eldon
Son born, 09/26/1947:4
Buttermore, Grace
Buttermore, Grace E.
Engaged to Walter G. Hicks, 08/16/1946:5
Wed to Walter G. Hicks, 09/13/1946:5
Buttermore, Grace Emma
Buttermore, Marion Dean
Son born, 09/26/1947:4
Buttermore, R. Elden
Corpsman transfers from Boston to Manhattan District in NY,
12/16/1949:13
Buttermore, Robert
Corpsman returns from South Carolina, re-enlists in Boston,
11/11/1949:9
Buttermore, Robert E.
Stationed in Charleston, SC, 12/03/1948:6
Buttermore, Robert Eldon
Son born, 09/02/1949:3
Buttermore, Robert Eldon, Jr.
Born to Eldon and Marion Dean, 09/26/1947:4
Buttermore, Sidney Paul
Born to Robert Eldon, 09/02/1949:3
Buttonwood Farm
Reward for return of sign (ad), 11/14/1947:5
Byrd, Richard E., 1888-1957
Byrne, Francis
Engaged to Annette Bartlett, 01/28/1949:1
Byrne, Joseph H., Jr.
Engaged to Rita Jean Britton, 01/09/1948:1
Engaged to Rita J. Britton, 07/09/1948:4
Wed to Rita J. Britton, 07/16/1948:4
Byrne, Joseph Herbert, Jr.
Byrne, William Lester
Engaged to Jean Morse LeBaron, 10/28/1949:5
Wed to Jean Morse LeBaron, 11/04/1949:7
Byrnes, Richard P.
Plumbing and heating contractor (ad), 11/14/1947:2
C
Cabot Club
Program for upcoming year, 09/21/1945:1
Holds annual Guest Night, 03/22/1946:9
Opens 50th year, 10/04/1946:5
Celebrates 50th birthday, 03/21/1947:1
Holds annual American Home Day, 04/04/1947:9
Officers elected at annual meeting, 05/16/1947:1
Membership full, waiting list compiled, 06/20/1947:10
Announces program for busy year, 09/19/1947:1
Ring Around Elizabeth a decided success, 05/07/1948:1
Book chosen for Cabot Club Memorial Shelf at public library,
05/28/1948:4
Opens 51st year of activities (p), 09/24/1948:1
Holds Presidents’ Day observance, 03/18/1949:2
Holds first Mother and Daughter Day, 04/01/1949:9
Opens 52nd season with 14-meeting schedule, 09/30/1949:1
Cabral, Alfred
Cabral, Alfred N.
Son born, 05/20/1949:6
Cabral, Arthur N.
On leave after 21 months in Pacific, 12/27/1946:6
Cabral, Babe
Mitchell Club manager (p), 07/04/1947:1
New manager of Mitchell Memorial Club, 04/02/1948:1
To pilot Mitchell Club nine again, 04/08/1949:1
Cabral, Bernard F.
Cabral, Manuel
Released as result of new law concerning drunks, 09/06/1946:1
Cadorette, Claire A.
Engaged to Richard A. Rockwood, 10/14/1949:6
Wed to Richard A. Rockwood, 10/21/1949:5
Cadorette, James
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
Cadorette, James W.
Freshman at Burdett College, Boston, 10/08/1948:12
Cadorette, Jim
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
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Cadoza, Vincent
Sergeant stationed in Florida, 11/11/1949:9
Cahill, Russell
Studio couch fire on Bartlett St, 11/28/1947:2
Cahill, Russell E.
Discharged from 434th Fighter Squadron, 11/02/1945:4
Cahill, Vincent
Private training at Camp Blanding Regional Hospital, FL, 03/09/1945:1
Cahill, Vincent G.
Serving on Tinian in the Marianas, 09/21/1945:4
High-point veteran scheduled to leave Pearl Harbor, 02/01/1946:1
Cahoon, Corinne M.
Engaged to Carl W. Trulson, 12/20/1946:1, 09/17/1948:4
Wed to Carl W. Trulson, 09/24/1948:4
Cahoon, Gwendolyn
Member of MHS Girls’ League, 06/21/1946:9
Caldera, Florence Giberti
Son born, 09/16/1949:6
Caldera, Francis
Son born, 09/16/1949:6
Caldera, Francis J.
Engaged to Florence C. Giberti, 01/16/1948:10, 04/09/1948:4
Engaged to Florence Giberti, 04/16/1948:4
Wed to Florence C. Giberti, 04/23/1948:6
Caldera, Francis Joseph
Caldwell, Claire
Engaged to Merrill Norton, 12/31/1948:1
Caldwell, Harry
Family moves to Walnut St tenement, 08/09/1946:5
Caldwell, Hiram F.
Collides with Elliott Harlow at School and North St, 07/27/1945:6
Caldwell, Joyce Ann
Engaged to Richard Edward Turner, 11/25/1949:1
Callan, Ann
Girl Scouts present book to public library (p), 02/27/1948:1
Callan, John
Callan, John M.
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant at Las Vegas Army Air Field (p),
03/16/1945:8
First Lieutenant placed on inactive duty, 02/01/1946:1
Partner in Boston music studio, 09/13/1946:4
Has collection of abstracts of German and Japanese patents,
01/24/1947:1
State racing inspector at Weymouth Fair, 09/19/1947:7
Callan, L. Francis, Jr.
Judge elected to Dartmouth alumni office, 09/30/1949:1
Callan, Paul
Calnan, Florence
Resides in Newton Highlands, 08/23/1946:4
Resides in Brookline, 07/16/1948:4
Camandona, Chester
Injured in collision in Wareham, 04/04/1947:8
Camandona, Chester E.
Engaged to Judith B. Eaton, 02/15/1946:5
Camandona, Chester F.
Wed to Judith B. Eaton, 03/01/1946:5
Camandona, Rose
Rose’s Beauty Shop proprietors Rose Camandona and Madeline
Roberts, 07/27/1945:5
Engaged to Victor J. Deterra, Jr., 12/20/1946:5
Wed to Victor J. Deterro, Jr., 01/24/1947:5
Camandona, Thomas
Couple thanks Fire Department for saving home, 05/03/1946:1
Son born, 05/31/1946:5
Camandona, Thomas (continued)
Brockton motorcyclist, George Atwood, killed by cement mixer,
11/18/1949:1
Camandona, Thomas J.
Neighbors file complaints about cows and chickens, 09/14/1945:1
Firemen save Everett St residence, 04/26/1946:1
Camandona, Tom
Baby chicks, Everett St (ad), 04/20/1945:5
Camara, Antone
Assault trial continues, divorce may be in offing, 01/24/1947:1
Cambra, John
Tells judge refusal to show license to officer an attack of nerves,
06/13/1947:7
Ordered to $5 in costs, 06/20/1947:3
Cameron (Mr)
Cameron, Bertram
Son born, 02/28/1947:5
Collides with Almeida with bus on Plymouth St, 11/04/1949:2
Cameron, Bertram N.
Captain assigned to permanent staff at quartermaster depot in Jersey
City, 08/03/1945:1
Vet appointed health officer, 03/29/1946:1
Couple purchases home on Miller St, 04/05/1946:4
Office hours, 04/05/1946:10
Cameron, B.J.
Captain returns to Jersey City, 07/27/1945:4
Cameron, B.M.
Captain transfers from Schenectady, NY to Jersey City, 04/20/1945:4
Cameron, B.N.
Captain stationed in Schenectady, NY, 01/05/1945:1
Veterinarian (ad), 02/15/1946:8
Cameron, Claudette
Cameron, Sarah Ann
Obituary, 03/28/1947:3
Wife of John A. dies at age 69, 03/28/1947:5
Caminati, E.
Radio sales and service (ad), 03/28/1947:10
Caminati, Ed
Sixteen-year-old shows promise at Red Sox test camp, 07/27/1945:1
Caminati, Eddie
Leaves for baseball training camp in Atlanta, GA, 05/16/1947:1
Trains with pro baseballers in Florida, 03/12/1948:4
Caminati, Edmund
Selected for Red Sox baseball school, 07/06/1945:1
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
Assistant metal smith at Norfolk Naval Air Station, VA, 10/15/1948:8
Camp Avoda
Granted permit, 04/06/1945:3
Selectmen grant permit, 07/25/1947:8
Selectmen undecided on water service for camp, 04/16/1948:1
Camp Joe Hooker
Local winners at Middleborough Agricultural Fair horse show,
10/19/1945:4
Lakeville selectmen to consider Sena’s plan for horseracing,
07/12/1946:1
Clergymen and citizens oppose Lakeville horseracing track,
07/19/1946:1
Lakeville selectmen disallow race petition, 07/26/1946:1
Camp Norse (see Boy Scouts of America)
Campbell, May
05/07/1948:1
Campbell, Albert E.
Given further extension to pay fine, 11/02/1945:6
Gets 30 days for drunkenness, 04/12/1946:9
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Campbell, Albert E. (continued)
Pays Fitzgerald’s fine, 05/30/1947:4
Campbell, Andrew
North Middleboro friends saddened, 06/10/1949:6
Campbell, Andrew P., Jr.
Son born, 08/23/1946:8
Campbell, Andrew Peter
Obituary, 06/10/1949:3
Dies at age 82, 06/10/1949:6
Campbell, Annie L.
Wife of Andrew P. dies at age 87, 10/15/1948:4
Obituary, 10/15/1948:5
Campbell, C.
Campbell, Charles
Campbell, Charles G., Jr.
Collides with Taunton driver on Rte 28, 07/08/1949:1
Campbell, Ford
Couple purchases McDonald house in Thomastown, 03/07/1947:4
Housing Authority breaking ground for vet housing project (p),
06/17/1949:1
Apples and cider for sale (ad), 11/11/1949:10
Low rental housing ready for veterans (p), 12/09/1949:1
Campbell, Gilbert
Hotel Martinique, 68 North Main St (ad), 10/26/1945:2
Campbell, Harold
Permit to move building referred to Town Manager, 04/30/1948:4
Campbell, Harold Daniel
Engaged to Blanche Przybyla Smith, 10/14/1949:6
Wed to Blanche Przybyia Smith, 11/04/1949:7
Campbell, Harriet
Hotel Martinique, 68 North Main St (ad), 10/26/1945:2
Campbell, John Allen
Born to Andrew P., Jr., 08/23/1946:8
Campbell, Miriam M.
Campbell, Miriam McDonald
Couple purchases McDonald house in Thomastown, 03/07/1947:4
Campbell, Mrs C. Gilbert
Employed at Hotel Martinique, 02/02/1945:8
Campbell, Mrs Ford
Campbell, Walter
Enrolls at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 09/19/1947:5
Named to Alpha Tau Gamma fraternity office, 03/26/1948:5
Camps and Camping
Camp Avoda granted permit, 04/06/1945:3
Dennis Wilbur granted permit, 05/11/1945:6
Overnight camp permit granted to Harrison Holbrook, 05/25/1945:6
Permits granted to Ballou Woods and Russell’s Grove, 03/22/1946:5
Dennis Wilbur granted license, 05/03/1946:4
Selectmen grant permit to Camp Avoda, 07/25/1947:8
Selectmen undecided on water service for Camp Avoda, 04/16/1948:1
Tispaquin Gospel Camp granted license, 06/25/1948:1
Carmen Witkowski’s application referred to health officer, 05/13/1949:2
Notice of hearing for Witkowski application (ad), 05/27/1949:6
Opposition to Witkowski request for children’s camp on Highland St,
06/10/1949:1
Selectmen grant permits to three camps on Tispaquin Pond,
06/10/1949:6
Cancer (disease)
Kiwanis support American Cancer Society (ad), 04/30/1948:6
Kiwanis conduct cancer drive here, 04/30/1948:8
The Candy Kitchen
Lucy Sisson granted Sunday license, 06/22/1945:4
Candy of the Cape Shop
East Grove St (ad), 06/21/1946:10
Canedy, Zebulon L.
Trustee submits account of estate, 10/22/1948:11
Canfield, Dorothy
Engaged to Albert Florindo, 10/04/1946:4
Canfield, Dorothy M.
Engaged to Albert J. Florindo, 04/11/1947:5
Wed to Albert J. Florindo, 05/16/1947:4
Cannon, Blanche
Instructions on Cape Cod hand braided rugs (ad), 03/01/1946:8
Cannon, Caroline
Engaged to Reino Kaasinen, 07/06/1945:1
Engaged to Reino John Kassinen, 09/13/1946:5
Wed to Reino John Kaasinen, 09/27/1946:4
Cannon, Esther Blanche
Engaged to Harris B. Tripp, 04/18/1947:5
Wed to Harris B. Tripp, 04/25/1947:5
Cannon, L. George
Son born, 10/11/1946:5
Cannon, Lawrence Alton
Engaged to Fay Arlene Holmgren, 12/30/1949:5
Cannon, Timothy Atwood
Born to L. George, 10/11/1946:5
Cannucci, Joseph
Engaged to Veronica Dellarocco, 08/15/1947:8, 02/27/1948:10,
03/26/1948:4
Wed to Veronica Dellarocco, 04/09/1948:4
Canova, Alma
Named 1947 MHS salutatorian, 03/14/1947:1
Engaged to Kenneth L. Wilbur, 11/18/1949:11
Canova, Alma B.
Wed to Kenneth L. Wilbur, 11/25/1949:5
Canova, Alma Betty
Canova, Peter
Resigns from post in Bridgewater, 02/16/1945:8
Couple moves to Shaw place, 06/22/1945:5
Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association
Estimate set at 535,000 barrels, 08/23/1946:1
Cape Cod Do-Nut Home
Rte 28, South Middleboro (ad), 06/10/1949:2
Cape Cod Floral Supply
Ninth anniversary, 56 Center St (ad), 05/18/1945:4
Capeway Rovers
Local motorcyclists invite new members, 01/24/1947:3
Plan busy summer, 02/07/1947:4
Motorcyclists curb noise, 06/13/1947:6
Announce motorcycle contest, 06/27/1947:1
Local officers on duty on Clark’s Hill during races, 07/04/1947:1
Pleased with success of races, 07/04/1947:5
Ride in Mattapoisett parade, 07/09/1948:8
Capeway Sanitation Service
Exterminators and fumigators (ad), 06/15/1945:4
The Capeway Service
Clifford Howe, roofing, siding, painting, masonry (ad), 10/31/1947:5
Caporella, Louis
Pleads guilty to drunkenness, 09/10/1948:6
Violates probation, 10/08/1948:12
Cararie, Anthony
Engaged to Margaret Shurtleff, 02/07/1947:1
Daughter born, 03/05/1948:7, 03/11/1949:4
Cararie, Linda
Born to Anthony and Margaret Shurtleff, 03/05/1948:7
Born to Anthony, 03/11/1949:4
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Cararie, Margaret Shurtleff
Caras, Ophair
Engaged to Alice E. Rowley, 10/22/1948:6
Wed to Alice E. Rowley, 11/19/1948:4
Carbone, Angeline
Former owner must bid at public town auction to buy property back,
08/10/1945:1
Buys back land taken for taxes, 08/24/1945:1
Carbone, Dennis Leonard
Born to Leonard, 02/16/1945:7
Carbone, Joseph, Jr.
Engaged to Sophia Sorochinski, 10/04/1946:5
Wed to Sophia Sorochinski, 10/11/1946:5
Carbone, Leonard
Son born, 02/02/1945:4, 02/16/1945:7
Couple moves from Lakeville to Middleboro, 07/27/1945:3
Son born, 11/19/1948:4
Carbone, Leonard C.
Caught in Lakeville speed net, 10/24/1947:1
Card, Harold
Who’s who on MHS faculty, 10/08/1948:8
Card, Harold E.
Arrives in England, undergoes orientation, 03/02/1945:1
Card, Harold Edward
Engaged to Wilrene Frances Ash, 05/16/1947:4
Wed to Wilrene Frances Ash, 06/20/1947:4
New math and science teacher at MHS (p), 06/25/1948:1
Card, Joan B.
Engaged to John Bianchini, 12/30/1949:5
Card, Roy
Son born, 04/06/1945:8
Captain stationed at Fort Wright, Fisher’s Island, 05/18/1945:1
Captain returns from station in Austria, transfers to Texas,
01/14/1949:10
Card, Roy B.
Wife and children due to sail for Europe, 03/29/1946:10
Son born, 11/07/1947:4
Daughter born in Linz, Austria, 09/24/1948:7
Card, Toni Ellen
Born to Roy B., 09/24/1948:7
Card, William Wellington
Dies at age 85, 07/25/1947:5
Obituary, 07/25/1947:7
Card, Wilrene Frances
New English teacher at Bates School (p), 06/25/1948:1
Cardoza, Vincent
Sergeant stationed in Florida, 11/18/1949:4
Carey, Fred
Purchases cabin cruiser, 08/30/1946:8
Carey, Frederick
Carlson, Elsie L.
Engaged to Morris B. Gray, 03/07/1947:5
Wed to Morris B. Gray, 03/28/1947:5
Carlson, Francis
Wed to Dorothy Fowler, 06/17/1949:13
Carlson, Francis T.
Obituary, 01/14/1949:3
Carlson, Maybell
Carlton, Kurt A.
Machinist’s Mate 1st Class home from the Pacific, 02/02/1945:1
Car driven goes into ditch, two little girls injured, 07/25/1947:1
Pleads not guilty to drunk driving, 08/01/1947:9
Carlton, Pauline
Car driven by Kurt Carlton goes into ditch, two little girls injured,
07/25/1947:1
Carmichael, Lawrence
Son born, 02/08/1946:4
Carmichael, Walter
Carnello, Anabel May
Wed to Benjamin Lee Lindsay, 09/06/1946:5
Carnello, Anna Mary
Engaged to Benjamin Lee Lindsay, 07/12/1946:5
Carnello, Annabelle
Engaged to Benjamin Lindsay, 08/09/1946:8
Carnello, Annabelle M.
Carnello, Anthony
Employed at Nemasket Transportation Co., 04/02/1948:4
Carnello, Jacqueline
Drowns in waterhole near West Bridgewater home, 06/01/1945:4
Carnello, James R.
Daughter born in San Diego, CA, 10/29/1948:4
Carnello, William B.
Veteran of European operations rotates home, 02/16/1945:1
Discharged from 211th AAF base unit, 12/28/1945:6
Engaged to Grace L. Carr, 10/29/1948:4
Wed to Grace L. Carr, 11/26/1948:4
Carney, James Leo
Engaged to Marjorie Barstow, 11/05/1948:1
Caron, Aime
Son born, 11/08/1946:5
Carpenter, E. Fen.
New teacher at Rock School, 09/13/1946:1
Carpenter, Henry D.
Resides in Fort Worth, TX, 03/22/1946:6
Carpenter, Jesse
House on Plympton St entered, ransacked, 05/23/1947:3
Carpenter, Jesse A., Jr.
Carpenter, John C., Jr.
Engaged to Loretta M. Frizzeli, 05/30/1947:4
Wed to Loretta M. Frizzeli, 06/06/1947:4
Carpenter, John, Jr.
Engaged to Loretta Mae Frizzell, 09/27/1946:7
Carpenter, Leonie
Liquor license transfers with sale of property to Anna Joseph,
04/05/1946:1
Carpenter, Leonie P.
Notice of liquor license transfer to Anna Joseph (ad), 04/05/1946:5
Selectmen vote again, 04/19/1946:4
Carpenter, Loretta Frizzell
Resides in Hampton, VA, 09/24/1948:5
Carpenter, Mrs John
Resides in Hampton, VA, 12/26/1947:4
Carpenter, Rufus B.
Obituary, 01/24/1947:5
Carpenters (see Builders)
Carr, Albert
Wareham St couple married 25 years, 10/29/1948:1
Resides in San Diego, CA, 11/26/1948:5
Carr, Albert, Jr.
Resides in California, 10/11/1946:5
Carr, Anna
Carr, Blanche M.
Engaged to Richmond C. Matthews, 11/02/1945:5
Wed to Richmond C. Matthews, 11/16/1945:4
Carr, Edward
Private 1st Class arrives in France, 04/06/1945:7
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Carr, Francis
Private 1st Class with serving with engineering squadron in Italy (p),
06/01/1945:1
Carr, Francis A.
Local soldier wrecks sister-in-law’s car, guilty on four charges,
11/30/1945:1
Gets ten days for drunkenness, 02/08/1946:3
Fails to appear in court, probation continued, 12/27/1946:1
Probation violation leads to 40 days in jail, 07/04/1947:5
Gets one month for drunkenness, 09/12/1947:7
Back in jail after drunken auto theft and flight, 10/10/1947:1
Guilty of drunkenness, turned over to Plymouth police, 05/07/1948:1
Arrested for drunkenness, 11/11/1949:3
Carr, Gerard
Pleads not guilty to driving charges, 12/30/1949:4
Carr, Gerard C.
Operated truck to help drunk driver, did not have license, 07/25/1947:8
Carr, Girard C.
Charged with disturbing the peace, 08/31/1945:3
Carr, Grace
Engaged to Daniel Ruprecht, 09/21/1945:1
Carr, Grace L.
Engaged to William B. Carnello, 10/29/1948:4
Wed to William B. Carnello, 11/26/1948:4
Carr, Harold
Carr, Harold J.
Boater narrowly escapes low-flying airplane, 08/22/1947:1
Carr, John W., 3rd
Wed to Esther Keenan, 02/04/1949:10
Carr, Louis H.
Obituary, 04/01/1949:4
Carr, Raymond J.
Discharged from 424th Infantry Regiment, 10/19/1945:2
Carr, Thelma A.
Charged with disturbing the peace, 08/31/1945:3
Charged with criminal trespass and assault, 12/14/1945:2
Trespassing charge dismissed, 12/21/1945:8
Carr, Thomas
Vs. Peter Belocas in civil case, 06/18/1948:9
Carreiro, Frank
Has three-year-old cabbage plant, 11/28/1947:4
Carriero, Edith M.
Engaged to Arthur R. Ouellette, Jr., 01/19/1945:5
Carriero, Frank
Gladiolus, 116 Arch St (ad), 07/15/1949:10
Carriero, Joseph J.
Enlists in local National Guard unit, 12/30/1949:5
Carriero, Manuel
Son born, 01/25/1946:4, 03/28/1947:5
Carroll, Bertha
Engaged to Joseph Gamache, 06/21/1946:4
Wed to Joseph Gamache, 07/05/1946:5
Carroll, Henry J.
Engaged to Judith M. Thorndike, 10/10/1947:4
Carroll, Henry T.
Wed to Judith M. Thorndike, 10/17/1947:4
Carr’s Kiddie & Specialty Shop
137 Center St (ad), 04/06/1945:3
Must vacate premises as Shaw plans expansion, 04/16/1948:1
Watch for removal sale (ad), 08/20/1948:10
Going out of business (ad), 09/10/1948:4
Carter, Edna Marion
Wife of George T. dies at age 58, 03/11/1949:4
Obituary, 03/11/1949:7
Carter, George
Chimney fire on Lovell St, 04/18/1947:4, 03/04/1949:7
Carter, Joan
Carter, Joyce
Citizen of Tomorrow (p), 03/22/1946:1, 01/09/1948:1
Carter, Larry
Plays for Atwood A.A. of Carver, Twilight League champs (p),
09/12/1947:1
Carter, Lawrence
Son born, 02/18/1949:6
Carter, Mary E.
Obituary, 09/14/1945:4
Widow of Nathan dies at age 86, 09/14/1945:4
Carter, P.
Chimney service (ad), 06/28/1946:7
Carter, Paul
Will saw your wood (ad), 11/01/1946:7
Carter, P.M.
Middleboro Chimney Service (ad), 08/16/1946:4
Carter, Theodore
Carver, Charles S.
Guard officers off to Fort Devens for training, 07/06/1945:4
Carver, Cynthia Caswell
Carver, David Lawrence
Born to Lawrence E. and Phyllis Sylvia, 04/02/1948:5
Carver, Dorothy
03/04/1949:1
Carver, Eldon
Couple builds home on Wareham St, 08/16/1946:7
Named manager of Corcoran Supply Co., New Bedford, 12/30/1949:3
Carver, Florence
Wins national grange award, 02/20/1948:7
Carver, Howard
Carver, Howard B.
Carver, Jack
YMCA basketball champions of Industrial League (p), 04/11/1947:1
Carver, Jean Ellen
Engaged to Philip J. Roberts, 08/09/1946:5
Wed to Philip J. Roberts, 08/16/1946:5
Carver, Jeanne
Enrolls at Wilfred’s School of Beauty Culture, Boston, 01/12/1945:7
Carver, Jeanne E.
Wed to Philip J. Roberts, 10/04/1946:1
Carver, John
Corporal meets cousin, Vernon Brooks, in England, 01/26/1945:4
Carver, John R.
Engaged to Margaret Burnett, 12/26/1947:5, 01/02/1948:5
Graduates from Bryant & Stratton Commercial School, Boston,
09/24/1948:2
Engaged to Margaret Burnett, 10/29/1948:4
Wed to Margaret Burnett, 11/05/1948:6
Carver, John Russell
Carver, Joseph
Obituary, 05/18/1945:2
Dies at age 80, 05/18/1945:4
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Carver, Lawrence E.
Discharged from 734th AAF Base Unit, 11/23/1945:4
Son born, 04/02/1948:4, 04/02/1948:5
Carver, Lawrence Eugene
Wed to Lillian Phyllis Sylvia, 11/16/1945:4
Carver, Mae Belle
Obituary, 06/21/1946:4
Widow of Joseph dies at age 76, 06/21/1946:4
Carver, Phyllis Sylvia
Son born, 04/02/1948:5
Carver, Russell
Pleasant St couple married 25 years, 06/18/1948:7
Carver, Winsor
Casali, Joseph
Wed in Allston, 05/09/1947:12
Casali, Joseph J.
Case, John
Son born, 12/17/1948:6
Case, Roland E.
Engaged to Patricia Ann Standish, 09/23/1949:8
Case, Roland Esper
Engaged to Patricia Ann Standish, 09/30/1949:5
Wed to Patricia Ann Standish, 10/28/1949:5
Casey, Catherine J.
Dies at age 75, 04/12/1946:5
Obituary, 04/12/1946:6
Casey, Charles E.
Casey, Charles Edward
Engaged to Rita Agnes Clark, 11/29/1946:5
Wed to Rita Agnes Clark, 12/13/1946:7
Casey, Earl L.
Casey, Eddie
Meets Myra Thomas in Paris department store, 03/16/1945:1
Employed at First National, 08/30/1946:8
Casey, Eileen
Engaged to James Pelosi, 01/03/1947:7
Casey, Ellen M.
Engaged to Donald L. Moon, 12/30/1949:4
Casey, Everett
Casey, John
Cast member of senior play (p), 06/21/1946:9
Casey, John F.
World War I veteran buried with honors, 11/12/1948:1
Casey, Katherine J.
Casey, Kevin
Chosen to attend Boys’ State at Amherst, 06/27/1947:1
Casey, Margaret
Dies at age 82, 11/19/1948:4
Obituary, 11/19/1948:5
Casey, Margaret L.
Casey, Marie
Casey, Myra
Graduates from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Brighton, 02/15/1946:5
Casey, Myra Elizabeth
Resigns from Tripp’s to attend nursing school, 09/07/1945:8
Casey, Patricia Louise
Engaged to William T. Condon, Jr., 12/12/1947:13
Casey, Sharon
Daughter of former resident, Boehme, named Cranberry Queen,
11/21/1947:1
Casey, Sheila
Casey, Walter
Daughter born, 05/30/1947:4, 12/17/1948:6
Casey, William O.
Dies at age 73, 09/12/1947:4
Obituary, 09/12/1947:5
Cashen, Ray
Discharged from Naval Air Transport Service, 02/15/1946:1
Casieri, Frank
Cassani, Mary
Engaged to Alfred J. Costa, 05/17/1946:5
Wed to Alfred J. Costa, 07/05/1946:5
Cassidy, Eleanor
Engaged to Lester M. Holmes, 11/22/1946:5
Wed to Lester M. Holmes, 12/06/1946:5
Cassidy, Walter
Engaged to Lillian DeArruda, 01/10/1947:5
Wed to Lillian DeArruda, 01/24/1947:5
Cassidy, Walter E.
Private stationed in Italy, 04/13/1945:1
Private serves in Italy, 05/25/1945:1
Cassidy, Walter Everett
Engaged to Lillian Catherine DeArruda, 09/28/1945:1
Caswell, Adelaide P.
Caswell, Adelaide Palmer
Dies at age 78, 12/02/1949:7
Obituary, 12/02/1949:9
Caswell, Alice D.
Urges action on memorial for veterans (l), 01/12/1945:2
Caswell, Arthur
Chimney fire on Jackson St, 01/24/1947:1
Caswell, Arthur B.
Chimney fire on Jackson St, 02/22/1946:7
Caswell, Betty
Caswell, Catherine
And Peggy Goodridge open Brown Bungalow gift shop, 01/24/1947:4
Caswell, Christina C.
Obituary, 12/06/1946:3
Caswell, Christina Catherine
Widow of Elzear dies at age 69, 12/06/1946:5
Caswell, Dorothy
Attends Bob Jones College in Cleveland, TN, 09/14/1945:8
Engaged to Maynard Washburn, 07/05/1946:8
Caswell, Dorothy L.
Engaged to Maynard C. Washburn, 01/02/1948:4
Wed to Maynard C. Washburn, 01/09/1948:4
Caswell, Earl
Caswell, Edward Brainard
Caswell, Edward T.
Caswell, Edward Thomas
Dies at age 80, 09/24/1948:4
Obituary, 09/24/1948:9
Caswell, Edwin S.
Retires after 25 years as postal carrier, 07/16/1948:1
Caswell, Eleanor
Couple moves to Lexington, 11/05/1948:12
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Caswell, Everett
Engaged to Bertha Richmond, 07/16/1948:5
Caswell, Everett, Jr.
Engaged to Bertha Richmond, 06/18/1948:2
Caswell, Everett L.
Edgar Sowerby wins eviction suit against Caswell, 03/01/1946:1
Caswell, Everett L., Jr.
Promoted to Corporal at Yuma Army Air Field, AZ, 01/19/1945:1
Promoted to Sergeant at Greenville, SC, 04/27/1945:1
Engaged to Bertha F. Richmond, 10/03/1947:7, 08/13/1948:4
Wed to Bertha F. Richmond, 08/27/1948:4
Caswell, Everett Linwood
Freshman at Brown University, 10/08/1948:10
Caswell, Everett Linwood, Jr.
Caswell, Francis
Caswell, Francis L.
Refrigeration Machinist 2nd Class serves on Tulagi (p), 05/25/1945:1
Seabee on leave after 21 months in the Pacific, 06/29/1945:1
Returns to Camp Lejune after convalescent leave at home, 07/20/1945:4
Caswell, Francis Lewis
Discharged from Naval Reserve, 09/28/1945:1
Caswell, Harold
Caswell, Henry
Manager of Caswell Bros., 07/13/1945:4
Caswell, Howard
Caswell, Judith
Recovers from scarlet fever, 11/07/1947:5
Caswell, Katherine
Goodridge and Caswell revive a Woman’s Exchange at Brown
Bungalow, 05/09/1947:9
Caswell, Leavitt Chandler
Obituary, 06/21/1946:2
Dies at age 85, 06/21/1946:4
Caswell, Madeline Gertrude
Caswell, Marian
Employed at State Farm, 01/12/1945:7
Resigns from State Farm to attend nursing school, 04/13/1945:8
Resides in Norwood, 10/12/1945:2
Employed at sanatorium, 07/22/1949:9
Caswell, Marian D.
Enrolls in nursing school, 04/20/1945:3
Completes preliminary training in Boston, 06/01/1945:8
Returns to Boston for practical training, 08/09/1946:5
Graduates from nursing school in Boston, 11/08/1946:5
Caswell, Mrs Henry
Bookkeeper at William Egger Co., 08/20/1948:3
Caswell, Norman C.
Obituary, 12/05/1947:5
Caswell, Peter
Couple moves to Lexington, 11/05/1948:12
Caswell, Priscilla E.
Engaged to James Vincent Ross, 01/11/1946:5
Wed to Joseph T. Bosari, 01/18/1946:5
Caswell, Richard
Daughter born, 09/14/1945:4, 07/08/1949:5
Caswell, Richard B.
Area farmer awarded agricultural ‘A’, 02/02/1945:4
Chimney fire on Bedford St, 05/03/1946:4
Caswell, Sandra Elaine
Daughter of William R. and Dorothy sped to Boston for blood
transfusion, 10/29/1948:1
Home from hospital and doing nicely, 11/05/1948:12
Caswell, Sarah Spurr
Caswell, Sylvia Lee
Engaged to Albert Vincent McManus, 06/03/1949:1
Engaged to Albert Vincent McManus, Jr., 06/24/1949:6
Wed to Albert Vincent McManus, 07/01/1949:4
Caswell, William
Son born, 01/10/1947:5
Caswell, William B., 2nd
Corporal enroute to Fort Meade, MD, 04/27/1945:3
Caswell, William, Jr.
Caswell, William R.
Rubbish fire in barn on Plymouth St, 04/13/1945:1
Corporal stationed at Fort Meade, MD, 05/04/1945:2
Caswell, William R., Jr.
Post-nuptial shower held, 01/26/1945:4
Employed ay Caswell Bros., 08/30/1946:8
Caswell Bros.
Henry Caswell manager, 07/13/1945:4
Purchase parcel in town land auction, 08/24/1945:7
Employs William Caswell, Jr., 08/30/1946:8
Thanks patrons for patience during renovation (l), 07/18/1947:4
Catholic Church (see Sacred Heart Church)
Caton, Mary
Cats
Harold Forsberg keeps cat as rat catcher, contrary to new restaurant
regulations, 10/07/1949:1
Cattle
Cattle dealer Max Green charged by OPA in campaign against black
market, 09/14/1945:1
Dealer Max Green charged by OPA in campaign against black market,
09/14/1945:1
Arthur Benson requests “Cattle Crossing” sign for Thompson St,
05/31/1946:4
Wiksten’s cattle damaging property on Tispaquin and Wareham St,
07/26/1946:1
Lillian Angers, cattle auction (ad), 10/04/1946:8
J.M. Foster, cattle dealer (ad), 01/02/1948:2
Henry Roberts reports heifers missing, 08/05/1949:5
Cavahan, George
Sergeant hospitalized at Newport, RI, 07/13/1945:4
Cavanaugh, Catherine A.
Engaged to Leroy S. Haskell, 05/03/1946:5
Wed to LeRoy S. Haskell, 05/10/1946:5
Obituary, 08/30/1946:8
Cave Ins
Pina and Jose die in collapse of sand bank at Waterville Cranberry Co.
bog, 06/13/1947:1
Outbreak of accidents on berry bogs; four fatalities, 06/27/1947:1
Thomas and Morgan bruised in minor cave-in at water project site,
12/19/1947:1
Highway Department worker John Morris injured in cave-in on Cherry
St, 06/25/1948:6
West Grove St widening project trench half buries Anthony Nunes,
04/08/1949:1
Cayton, John
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
Member of MHS senior yearbook staff and senior class play (p),
06/21/1946:9
Engaged to Eleanor Angers, 01/07/1949:7
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Cayton, John, Jr.
Enrolls in Springfield College, 05/21/1948:8
Engaged to Eleanor M. Angers, 02/11/1949:4
Wed to Eleanor M. Angers, 03/04/1949:7
Engaged to Eleanor Angers, 03/04/1949:11
Resigns from First National, enters Springfield College, 09/23/1949:12
Cedar Hill Farm
Everett Jenkins, dressed roasting chickens (ad), 09/21/1945:4
The Cedar Kitchen
378 Center St (ad), 01/11/1946:8
New hours (ad), 06/14/1946:3
Celeski, Henry
Couple purchases Southworth St house from Stanley Wolk,
04/13/1945:7
Custom upholstering, Bedford St (ad), 09/17/1948:3
Furniture repair (ad), 10/14/1949:10
Cemeteries
see also Nemasket Hill Cemetery
Ernest Thomas named veterans’ graves agent, 03/23/1945:1
Parish Burial Ground case in land court, 03/30/1945:7
Braintree auto knocks over tombstones in Assawompsett Cemetery,
06/01/1945:1
Braintree driver goes over stone wall into Assawompsett Cemetery,
damages marker, 07/13/1945:7
Braintree man fined for damaging Assawompsett Cemetery headstones
with car, 07/27/1945:7
Louis Cole protests lack of flags on graves of veterans, 08/10/1945:1
Investigation into number and condition of veterans’ graves read at
meeting of selectmen, 12/07/1945:1
No funds for care of 360 graves of veterans, 12/14/1945:1
Early will on Titicut Cemetery found, 04/12/1946:10
Town Counsel gives opinion on destruction of old plot to make way for
bog, 02/28/1947:1
Veterans’ graves discussed by selectmen, 04/11/1947:2
Wreaths may be placed on war graves, 04/25/1947:7
Anne Leonard criticizes conditions in Taunton St cemetery,
04/15/1949:1
Rock Cemetery holds annual meeting, 04/22/1949:5
Wappanucket Cemetery Association holds annual meeting,
04/29/1949:6
Cemetery at the Green (see Parish Burial Ground)
Census
Police Department begins decennial state census and annual street list,
01/05/1945:8
Annie Kelley takes annual census and street list in Lakeville,
01/12/1945:7
Population of Middleboro jumps 570 in five years, 06/01/1945:1
Street list not due for three weeks, 07/27/1945:5
1945 street list is now available, 09/14/1945:1
Annual list of residents issued, 07/19/1946:1
Police Department in charge of street list, 12/17/1948:1
U.S. Department of Commerce starts census of business, 07/22/1949:1
First streets list out this week, 08/05/1949:1
Centenarians
Augustus Chase a century-old man, 07/29/1949:5
Augustus Chace comes to his 100th birthday, biography, 08/05/1949:4
Centennials (see Central Congregational Church)
Center Card Shop
62 Center St (ad), 11/29/1946:3
Central Baptist Church
Church Aid Society holds annual meeting, 01/12/1945:8
Music director Raymond leaves for Boston post, replaced by Carl Block,
02/09/1945:8
Delia Porter honored for 75 years of membership, 05/11/1945:5
Nearly 500 attend VE service, 05/18/1945:6
Bible class enrollment highest ever at 184, 07/27/1945:1
Hazardous trees on property, 09/21/1945:3
Central Baptist Church (continued)
Rev Hynes resigns (p), 11/16/1945:1
Farewell reception for Rev and Mrs James Hynes, 01/04/1946:1
Grating on tower blown in, 02/08/1946:5
George S. McNeill accepts call (p), 03/22/1946:1
New pastor arrives, 05/17/1946:1
Welcomes new pastor, 05/31/1946:4
10th anniversary of Bible School, 07/12/1946:1
Hodgdon plans colonial front for Middleboro Theatre, blocked by
Central Baptist trustees, 08/30/1946:1
Members conduct services at Town Infirmary, 11/29/1946:1
Hosts annual Christian Endeavor rally, 05/02/1947:7
Bible School attendance at 124, 07/11/1947:4
Deacon Edwin Belcher honored, 02/06/1948:10
Presents Waldo Thomas with purse in recognition of service,
05/14/1948:1
Dedication of infants held, 06/18/1948:8
Bible School enrollment at 160, 07/22/1949:6
Clock tower undergoes restoration, 08/19/1949:7
Pastor George McNeill resigns, takes evangelical secretaryship in
Boston, 09/16/1949:1
Tower being made weatherproof (p), 09/16/1949:1
Farewell reception held for Pastor McNeill, 10/28/1949:9
William Osborne, Jr. ordained, 11/18/1949:1
Sixteen young people form FOC club, 12/09/1949:8
Central Cafe
Dascoulias claims apology should be made (l), 08/02/1946:8
Now offers television (ad), 06/25/1948:6
Central Card Shop
Florence Lenardson opens new business at 162 Center St, 11/29/1946:8
Central Cemetery
Plants stolen from Nemasket Hill, placed at other cemeteries,
06/04/1948:1
Thief Francis Tatro gets probation, 06/11/1948:6
Central Congregational Church
Church mission well received, 03/02/1945:8
Holds 98th annual meeting, 04/06/1945:1
David Julius resigns to take post in Minneapolis, MN (p), 06/08/1945:1
Young people form Pilgrim Fellowship, 10/26/1945:4
Rev Ralph B. Edwards accepts call, 01/11/1946:1
Seminary Singers of Boston draw capacity crowd, 02/01/1946:4
Objections raised to location of proposed Lyric Club, 02/22/1946:1
New minister, Ralph Edwards, and family welcomed, 03/08/1946:1
Tentative plan for centennial presented at annual meeting, 04/05/1946:1
Thirty men and women received into membership, 04/26/1946:1
Committees work on centennial, 05/24/1946:6
Married couples club organized, 01/17/1947:2
Service of recognition held, 01/24/1947:1
To redecorate for centennial, 02/28/1947:1
White Church Guild votes to re-cover cushions, 03/14/1947:4
Prepare for centennial, 03/21/1947:4
Display of antiques attracts 300, 04/04/1947:1
Ladies present antique exhibition (p), 04/11/1947:1
Launches centennial fund to raise $10,000, 04/11/1947:1
Dedicates new chimes, 04/18/1947:1
Centennial celebration set for Friday (p), 05/02/1947:1
Mertie Witbeck publishes history of church (p), 05/02/1947:1
Ends first 100, embarks on second (p), 05/09/1947:1
Out-of-town guests at centennial, 05/09/1947:6
Sanctuary and gifts all dedicated, 05/09/1947:11
List of infants and children baptized, 06/20/1947:1
Five denominations in attendance at new Middleboro Community
School of Religion, 10/31/1947:1
Offers free chest X-rays (p), 12/26/1947:1
Holds first of eight cranberry meetings, 02/06/1948:10
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Central Congregational Church (continued)
Sponsors performance by Tabor Glee Club, 04/23/1948:2
To unite with Central Methodist and First Unitarian for summer,
06/11/1948:1
Seventeen baptized, 06/18/1948:1
Three juvenile girls charged with theft, 12/10/1948:2
Carols sung from belfry, 12/24/1948:1
Couples Club holds annual meeting, 01/28/1949:6
Eagles’ liquor license revoked, 04/08/1949:1
Co-Workers hold annual meeting, 04/08/1949:7
Lawn party well patronized, 05/20/1949:8
Children’s Day sees classes graduate, infants baptized, 06/17/1949:2
Pilgrim Fellowship presents showboat minstrels, 12/02/1949:2
Church fair attracts many, 12/16/1949:2
Plans made to care for displaced persons, 12/30/1949:5
Central Methodist Episcopal Church
WSCS elects new officers at annual meeting, 11/16/1945:8
Holds annual church conference, 05/31/1946:1
Paul Brooks new pastor, 06/14/1946:1
Rev Bath appointed to church at Arnold Mills, RI (p), 06/14/1946:1
Reception held for new minister, 06/28/1946:1
WSCS presents novel program, A Trip Around the World, 06/28/1946:1
Elects officers at annual conference, 05/02/1947:4
Presents pop concert, 05/30/1947:5
Methodist men pay tribute to church leader Albert Keyes (p),
04/16/1948:1
Beneficiary of Florence Haskins’ will, 05/28/1948:1
Women’s Society of Christian Service presents pop concert,
06/04/1948:9
To unite with Central Congregational and First Unitarian for summer,
06/11/1948:1
Presents annual pageant play, 12/09/1949:11
Cerda, Arthur
Resides in Kenmore, NY, 03/12/1948:3
Cerda, Arthur L.
Twin daughters born, 07/11/1947:4
Cerda, Jane Elizabeth
Born to Arthur, 11/25/1949:4
Cesar’s
Grand opening, Rte 28 (ad), 10/07/1949:11
Opens on Wareham St, 10/14/1949:7
Chace, Alex E.
Chace, Augustus Matheson
Comes to his 100th birthday, biography, 08/05/1949:4
Chace, George L.
Chace, Lavinia
Celebrates 90th birthday, brief biography, 02/14/1947:1
Chace, Lavinia E.
Obituary, 01/23/1948:2
Widow of John C. dies at age 90, 01/23/1948:4
Chace Brothers
Grand opening, interior decorating (ad), 08/09/1946:8
Chace’s Screen Shop
758 Center St (ad), 04/05/1946:10
Chadwick, Ellen
Obituary, 05/06/1949:3
Widow of Miles dies at age 67, 05/06/1949:6
Chadwick, Miles
Obituary, 12/05/1947:4
Dies at age 63, 12/05/1947:6
Chadwick, Ralph
Chadwick, Ruth Goodale
Chadwick, Walter
Chadwick, Walter I.
Private serves with 1st Army in Belgium (p), 02/09/1945:1
Discharged from 149th Armored Signal Co., 12/28/1945:6
Chadwick, William
Chadwick, William H.
Engaged to Ruth Marion Goodale, 01/02/1948:1
Chadwick, William Henry
Wed to Ruth Marion Goodale, 06/04/1948:8
Chafe, Joseph
Sells Freetown St farm to Armando Tavares, 05/17/1946:8
Chamber of Commerce (see Middleboro Chamber of Commerce)
Chamberlain, Bertram
East Bridgewater pilot lands burning craft in Middleboro (p),
03/07/1947:1
Chamberlain, Caroline
Dies in Brooklyn, NY, 01/11/1946:2
Chamberlain, Mrs Russell
04/11/1947:1
Chamberlain, Russell
Employed at Abrasive Products Corp. of South Braintree, 07/30/1948:8
Chambers, Leon
Son born, 07/16/1948:4
Champagne, Alice D.
Petition for receivership of property, 04/02/1948:9
Champlin, A.L.
Cotuit oysters (ad), 01/26/1945:8
Chandler, Alton
Mr and Mrs George Phaneuf purchase house, 08/16/1946:8
Chandler, Dorothy
Engaged to John B. Savage, 03/30/1945:8
Chandler, Dorothy Ann
Chandler, Frank
Chimney fire on Pleasant St, 02/21/1947:5
Chandler, Gordon
Desperadoes cached loot in North Middleboro, 03/02/1945:1
Chandonais, Annie L.
Engaged to Harold W. Delano, 07/16/1948:4
Wed to Harold W. Delano, 07/23/1948:4
Chandonais, Henry E.
Fire in sawdust and leaves on Summer St, 06/06/1947:4
Chaplain, Carol
Chaplain, Dick
Chaplain, R.
Chaplain, Richard
Member of MHS senior yearbook staff, student council, traffic squad,
and senior class play (p), 06/21/1946:9
Resumes studies at Plattsburg, NY, 09/23/1949:7
Local boy at Champlain College, 09/30/1949:8
Chaplic, Ralph D.
Enlists in Battery A, National Guard, 03/25/1949:6
Chapman (Mr)
Break-in at Taylor and Chapman roadside stand, smokes and fruit taken,
07/27/1945:6
Chapman (Mrs)
Chapman, Ben
Appears on amateur show on TV, 07/29/1949:5
Chapman, Everett
Son born, 05/03/1946:5
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Chapman, Everett H.
And Kenneth Taylor plan roller-skating rink for West Grove St,
08/10/1945:1
Notice of hearing concerning roller-skating rink, 08/10/1945:5
Taylor describes proposed rink, 08/17/1945:2
Rink permit voted, no opposition, 08/24/1945:1
Chapman, Harold
Son born, 01/18/1946:4
Son born, 02/06/1948:4
Chapman, Harold E.
Corporal stationed at Clovis, NM, 04/13/1945:8
Son born, 07/01/1949:4
Chapman, John V.
Obituary, 12/07/1945:5
Chapman, Kenneth
Chapman, Louise M. Taylor
Son born, 07/01/1949:4
Chapman, Muriel W. Benjamin
Chapman, William F.
Chappell, C. Raymond
Resides in Manchester, NH, 10/17/1947:6
Chappell, Charles Raymond
Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Divinity from Brown University,
06/21/1946:2
Chappell, John C.
Sells Lakeside Ave house to Manuel Borges, 09/28/1945:7
Charbonneau, Albert W.
Captain elected vice president of Reserve Officers Association,
05/09/1947:5
Collides with Rayburn Wright at Center and Oak St, 08/19/1949:7
Charbonneau, Charlotte F.
J. Edward Wiksten denies trespassing charge brought by Charbonneau,
10/31/1947:1
Trespassing case continued, Wiksten must keep cows off property,
11/07/1947:1
Charbonneau, Patricia
Enrolls in Syracuse University, 09/19/1947:5
Pledges Sigma Kappa, 05/28/1948:10
Charbonneau, Patricia M.
Second vice president of Sigma Kappa at Syracuse University,
04/15/1949:8
Admitted to Syracuse University School of Education, 08/26/1949:8
Charette, Alfred E.
Serves with 231st AAA Searchlight Battalion in Europe (p),
11/23/1945:1
Charette, Alfred J.
Dies at age 67, 01/19/1945:4
Charlton’s (see G.L. Charlton Co.)
Charrette, Alfred E.
Private 1st Class truck driver with 9th Air Defense Command
Searchlight Battalion (p), 07/06/1945:1
Charron, Daniel
Staff Sergeant arrives safely in U.S., 03/23/1945:7
Returns from three years overseas, 04/13/1945:7
Technical Sergeant leaves for Santa Ana, CA, 05/04/1945:6
Marine Sergeant on leave, 05/17/1946:3
Master Sergeant reports for duty on USS Palau, 06/07/1946:7
Technical Sergeant stationed at Cherry Point, NC, 01/16/1948:7
Charron, Daniel H.
Home for first time in three years, 04/20/1945:7
Charron, Dorothy
Student nurse at Robert Brigham Hospital in Boston, 06/18/1948:11
Charron, Ernest
Private 1st Class stationed in on the West Coast, 03/02/1945:7
Private 1st Class attends training in Villanova, PA, 03/09/1945:3
Attends Officer’s School, 04/13/1945:7
Charron, Ernest C.
Private returns to Villanova College, 07/06/1945:5
Charron, Frank D.
Employed with State Highway Department, 08/03/1945:2
Charron, Sylvester
Resides in Columbus, GA, 07/19/1946:8
Charter (see Government)
Chartier, Edward
Engaged to Natalie Frances Provonche, 05/10/1946:1
Chartier, Florence
Engaged to Milton D. Jenney, 07/30/1948:2
Chartier, Florence G.
Engaged to Milton D. Jenney, 07/23/1948:4
Wed to Milton D. Jenney, 08/06/1948:4
Chartier, Joan
Chartier, Leonard
Abbie Wheeler struck by bicycle, 10/15/1948:1
Chartier, Louis J.
Obituary, 04/12/1946:9
Chartier, Marilyn Demers
Chartier, Pearl
Engaged to Francis Chausse, 11/22/1946:10
Engaged to Francis Arthur Chausse, 01/17/1947:5
Chartier, Pearl Dorothy
Wed to Francis Arthur Chausse, 01/24/1947:5
Chartier, Ralph
Pharmacists Mate posted to Philippines, 03/16/1945:6
Auto stolen, found in Plymouth, 06/13/1947:8
Arthur Hudson gets 18 months for auto theft, brother Harold pleads not
guilty, 06/20/1947:1
Engaged to Marilyn Demers, 10/24/1947:4
Chartier, Ralph J.
Engaged to Doris Breivogel, 06/01/1945:8
Returns to civilian life after four and a half years in Navy, 07/20/1945:1
Chartier, Ralph Joseph
Engaged to Doris Virginia Breivogel, 08/17/1945:4
Wed to Doris Virginia Breivogel, 08/24/1945:4
Wed to Marilyn Almy Demers, 11/12/1948:5
Chase, Addie L.
Trustee presents account of estate, 03/28/1947:2
Chase, Alberto Francis
Obituary, 05/24/1946:4
Dies at age 67, 05/24/1946:5
Chase, Alfred B.
Chase, Alfred H.
Sheriff’s sale, 11/25/1949:5
Chase, Arthur
Plymouth St couple married 50 years, 02/18/1949:6
Chase, Augustus
Century-old man, 07/29/1949:5
Chase, Barbara
Engaged to Elliott G. Whitney, 01/17/1947:6
Chase, Barbara A.
Engaged to Elliott G. Whitney, 08/13/1948:4
Wed to Elliott G. Whitney, 08/27/1948:4
Chase, Barbara Alden
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Chase, Chrystal
Returns to Middleboro after year in California and Oregon,
05/14/1948:10
Chase, Clara
Widow of Chauncy dies at age 90, 01/21/1949:4
Obituary, 01/21/1949:6
Chase, Edwin B.
Obituary, 09/14/1945:6
Chase, Edwin Bradford
Dies at age 41, 09/14/1945:4
Chase, Eleanor Caldwell
Engaged to Robert Q. Stuart, 07/05/1946:5
Wed to Robert I. Stuart, 07/12/1946:5
Chase, Elizabeth
Chimney fire on Center St, 02/08/1946:7
Oil burner flareup on Center St, 10/29/1948:5
Engaged to Theo Trinque, 06/24/1949:6
Wed to Theo Trinque, 07/08/1949:4
Chase, Harold
Chase, Herbert H.
Former resident trucks Christmas trees here from Vermont,
12/13/1946:1
Chase, Howard
Engaged to Shirley Lincoln, 04/16/1948:6
Chase, Howard F.
Engaged to Shirley T. Lincoln, 05/07/1948:4
Wed to Shirley T. Lincoln, 05/28/1948:4
Chase, Howard Francis
Chase, Kenneth
Receives masters plumbing license, 10/15/1948:4
Chase, Mrs Alberto
Makes over 200 marble bags for Union St youngsters, 05/17/1946:4
Chase, Pauline Helen
Engaged to Melvin N. Ward, 01/25/1946:1
Chase, Raymond H.
Former resident named Department Inspector for VFW in New
Hampshire, 08/02/1946:1
Named New Hampshire VFW Department Vice Commander (p),
07/18/1947:1
Chase, Roger
Turkeys (ad), 11/22/1946:7
Chase, Shirley May
Daughter of Roger P. dies at age 3, 05/10/1946:5
Obituary, 05/10/1946:6
Chase, Susan
Public auction of furnishings (ad), 04/20/1945:4
Chase, Thomas
Son born, 06/27/1947:4
Chausee, Clifford
Family moves to North Middleboro, 11/26/1948:5
Chausse, Angelo B.
Chausse, Francis
Engaged to Pearl Chartier, 11/22/1946:10
Chausse, Francis Arthur
Engaged to Pearl Chartier, 01/17/1947:5
Wed to Pearl Dorothy Chartier, 01/24/1947:5
Chausse, Leonard
Takes bride in Kilmarnock, Scotland (p), 05/18/1945:1
Chausse, Sarah C.
Obituary, 07/13/1945:3
Checker Taxi
Ernest Morgan, 10 North Main St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Driver Kenneth Baker skids, collides with Sousa, 01/12/1945:3
Checker Taxi (continued)
Morgan still operating from same stand (ad), 03/23/1945:5
Randolph Gammons purchases company. from Ernest Morgan,
08/09/1946:1
Ralph Gammons has acquired Checker Taxi Co. (ad), 08/09/1946:7
Leases new quarters at rear of Masonic building, 10/25/1946:4
Four charged with drunkenness and failure to pay cab fare, 05/23/1947:1
Albert Campbell pays Fitzgerald’s fine, 05/30/1947:4
Records show company granted one stand, 06/13/1947:1
Selectmen discuss parking space around taxi stand, 07/25/1947:1
Richmond collides with Bridgewater auto at Peirce and School St,
07/25/1947:3
Change in cab fares (ad) (t), 09/19/1947:8
Bicyclist Richard Blair runs into Warren Rogers on Center St,
08/20/1948:5
Chemishaw, Esther Irene
Engaged to Edward Harold Peltola, 12/31/1948:5
Cherette, Alfred J.
Obituary, 01/19/1945:3
Chess
Thirteen-year-old Walter Sepetjian attends State Junior Chess
tournament, 10/17/1947:8
Chestnut, Leonard
Leonard’s Market, I.G.A. store opens at Everett Square (ad),
03/14/1947:4
Chestnut, Petrunele
Chestnut, Petrunele V.
Dies at age 65, 08/15/1947:4
Obituary, 08/15/1947:7
The Chicken House
Rte 28, formerly Flanders (ad), 03/25/1949:8
Mildred and Ben Howes open restaurant on Rte 28 (ad), 04/01/1949:8
Chickering, William
Purchases Plymouth St house from Martin Warr, 09/13/1946:4
Accepts post in Bridgewater, 05/06/1949:12
Accepts position at State Farm, 06/10/1949:6
Chickering, William H.
Barn and contents destroyed in spectacular blaze, 12/10/1948:1
Chickering, Wm. H.
Public auction of cattle and farm machinery (ad), 04/15/1949:10
Child Welfare
see also Desertion and Non-Support
Mr and Mrs Joseph McKeown charged with neglect of minor children,
08/03/1945:7
Cynthia Hudson “kidnaps” her three children, 08/24/1945:4
Cynthia Hudson guilty of child neglect, sent to Sherborn reformatory,
08/31/1945:1
Pearl Correia gets year probation for neglect of children, 10/12/1945:8
Court warns Minnie Pires to take care of children, 02/15/1946:6
Viljo Selenius guilty of neglect of minor children, 03/15/1946:6
Minnie Hayden and Herbert Pittsley neglect cases continued,
03/22/1946:1
Minnie Pires charged with neglect of minor children, 05/10/1946:3
Minnie Pires gets suspended sentence for child neglect, 05/24/1946:3
Viljo Selenius guilty of drunkenness, already sentenced for child
neglect, 07/05/1946:1
Alice Margery Shurtleff guilty of child neglect, 11/01/1946:11
Alice Margery Shurtleff gets two year’s probation, 11/22/1946:4
Alberta Thomas guilty of child abandonment, sentenced to state
reformatory, 06/13/1947:1
Proceedings against Minnie Pires for child neglect dismissed by court,
08/01/1947:10
Five-year-old Dorothy Hughes taken from woman who raised her, Maria
Metzler, 10/24/1947:1
Zion neglect case continued without finding, 05/07/1948:1
Mary and Willard Shaw get suspended sentences for child neglect,
02/11/1949:7
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Children
Gazette to present photos of “Citizens of Tomorrow”, 09/21/1945:1
Gazette to publish free pictures of children, 10/05/1945:1
Gazette presents new photo column, “Citizens of Tomorrow” (p),
12/21/1945:1
Gazette begins publication of “Citizens of Tomorrow”, 11/28/1947:1
Chimney Services
P. Carter (ad), 06/28/1946:7
Middleboro Chimney Service, P.M. Carter (ad), 08/16/1946:4
China Villa Restaurant
Coming soon at junction of Rte 28 and 44 (ad), 03/25/1949:11
Open for business at Rte 44 and 28 (ad) (i), 04/15/1949:10
Chisholm, Arlean
Chisholm, Ida T.
Obituary, 11/29/1946:8
Chisholm, Ida Terry
Widow of Allison D. dies at age 82, 11/29/1946:5
Chisholm, Norman
Chiuppi, Alexander
Chiuppi, Patsy
Promoted to Sergeant in Okinawa, 07/13/1945:4
Sergeant says Japs missed him by an inch, 08/17/1945:1
Engaged to Jeanette Blouin, 09/27/1946:6
Chiuppi, Patsy J.
Sergeant in China awaiting discharge (p), 01/04/1946:1
Engaged to Jeanette R. Blouin, 08/29/1947:4
Wed to Jeanette R. Blouin, 09/19/1947:4
Chlechauf, Robert W.
Auto demolished in crash with Dixon on Rte 28 (p), 07/02/1948:1
Chouinard, Adeline
Obituary, 11/01/1946:6
Wife of Omer dies at age 48, 11/01/1946:7
Chouinard, Maurice
Meets Emil Gerrior following battle of Iwo Jima, 05/25/1945:1
Chouinard, Maurice E.
Fireman 1st Class serves on USS Hancock at Okinawa, 06/22/1945:1
Three injured when tree splits auto (p), 06/13/1947:1
Engaged to Beulah Powell, 04/09/1948:4
Wed to Beulah Powell, 04/23/1948:6
Christensen, Julia Elizabeth
Obituary, 11/11/1949:2
Widow of Julius dies at age 77, 11/11/1949:5
Christensen, Julius
Dies at age 80, 04/08/1949:6
Obituary, 04/08/1949:8
Christensen, Marga
Former WAC reunites Estonian refugee family in North Lakeville,
11/12/1948:1
Christian Scientists
First Church of Christ holds Thanksgiving service, 11/28/1947:5
Christmas
see also Community Christmas Fund
Community Ladies of North Middleboro sponsor door decoration
contest, 12/07/1945:1
Winners of door decoration contest named, 12/21/1945:4
Residents of Town Infirmary enjoy party, 12/28/1945:1
Former resident Herbert Chase trucks Christmas trees here from
Vermont, 12/13/1946:1
Town considering tree, 11/07/1947:1
Local concerns sponsor recordings, 11/28/1947:1
Town announces lighting contest (ad), 12/12/1947:12
Christmas (continued)
Broadcast of carols of Christmastide rings throughout town center,
12/19/1947:1
Display at Ellis Atwood’s Edaville attracts a crowd (p), 12/26/1947:1
Santa rides at the Town House, 12/26/1947:1
Garden Club purchases lights for Lenda Hanks memorial tree,
12/26/1947:4
Carols lend spirit to season, 12/26/1947:5
Prizes awarded in lighting contest, 01/02/1948:4
Savings Bank and Trust Co. Christmas savings total $197,000,
11/19/1948:1
Gas & Electric cannot handle elaborate display this year, 12/10/1948:1
Women plan decorations, 12/17/1948:1
Carols sung from Central Congregational belfry, 12/24/1948:1
Town House decorated for holiday, 12/24/1948:1
Holiday lighting committee named, 10/28/1949:1
Town given two trees, 11/11/1949:1
MHS art students helping with decorations at Town House,
11/18/1949:1
Savings Bank and Trust Co. Christmas Clubs money totals $200,000,
11/18/1949:1
MHS art students paint symbolic panels for holiday display,
12/02/1949:1
Decorations set for lighting, 12/09/1949:1
Decorations to be lighted Friday night, 12/16/1949:1
Do your Christmas shopping in our home town (e), 12/16/1949:1
1949 display (p), 12/23/1949:1
Chrostowski, Claire
Cottage Handicrafters, Rte 28 (ad), 08/27/1948:5
Chrostowski, Claire L.
Metal handicraft instruction (ad), 11/05/1948:2
Chrostowski, Frank
Couple opens Cottage Handicrafters on Rte 28 in South Middleboro,
08/27/1948:5
Churbuck, Clarence A.
Helps maintain ships of Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, 07/20/1945:8
Resides in Washington, DC, 01/03/1947:4
Employed by Washington Evening Star, 10/07/1949:6
Churbuck, Forest
Break-in discovered on Sachem St, 03/16/1945:1
Churbuck, Fred F.
A tribute to Benjamin C. Shaw (l) (Erna L. Cole, Harrison F. Shurtleff,
Fred F. Churbuck), 09/21/1945:2
Files nomination papers for re-election to Board of Assessors,
12/10/1948:1
Up against Lyford for assessor, 12/17/1948:1
Issues statement of candidacy, 01/14/1949:9
Thanks voters, 01/21/1949:5
Resigns as town sealer, 01/28/1949:1
Churbuck, Kenneth
Churbuck, Lewis M.
Resides in Chicago, 06/22/1945:8
Churbuck, Mrs Forrest S.
Breaks arm in fall in New Bedford store, 12/09/1949:12
Churbuck, Percy F.
Seat cushion fire on Wareham St, 01/11/1946:6
Remodels upper story of North Main St office building, 02/07/1947:8
Candidate for representative to General Court, 05/07/1948:1
In race for Stetson’s seat, 05/21/1948:1
Withdraws candidacy for state representative, 07/16/1948:1
Great aunt dies at age 98, 05/27/1949:7
Purchases office building at corner of Jackson and South Main St from
Florence Robinson, 12/02/1949:12
Church Coal Co.
Delivery requirements from Office of Defense Transportation (ad),
01/05/1945:6
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Two missionaries in area, 10/21/1949:4
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Church of Our Saviour
Elects new officers at annual meeting, 01/12/1945:1
Rev William Kilpatrick resigns, 11/08/1946:1
Reverend Kilpatrick ill, cannot leave for new post, 11/29/1946:1
William Nyberg new rector, 12/20/1946:1
Lawrence Nyberg new rector (p), 12/27/1946:1
Pastor William Kilpatrick goes to Stoughton, succeeded by Lawrence
Nyberg, 04/25/1947:1
Members form club for fun and fellowship, 05/23/1947:4
Undergoes repairs, 08/01/1947:1
Slate shingles replace, exterior repointed, 08/01/1947:2
Clears $600 at Christmas Fair, 12/19/1947:11
Begins work on interior remodel, 01/30/1948:8
Takes part in national program, 02/27/1948:6
Congregation hears bishop via radio, 03/05/1948:4
Public auction at parish house (ad), 05/07/1948:10
Consecration 50 years ago, 05/14/1948:4
Commemorates 50th anniversary, 05/21/1948:9
List of those confirmed, 12/24/1948:2
Hold 12th corporate communion, 02/25/1949:1
Churches
see also names of specific churches and denominations
Official VE Day observed quietly in Middleboro churches, 05/11/1945:1
Local ministers form Middleborough Ministers Association,
02/21/1947:7
Three churches to unite for summer, 06/11/1948:1
Churchill, Carol Lynn
Born to Edmund and Elinor Kinsman, 04/12/1946:4
Churchill, Chester B.
Insulated design sidewalls (ad), 11/07/1947:6
Churchill, Chet
Roofer (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Churchill, Clarence
Superior Taxicab, 160 Center St (ad), 03/09/1945:5
Superior Taxicab starts rolling, 03/16/1945:1
Churchill, Clarence T.
Town Manager submits report on proposed taxi services, 02/09/1945:1
Applies for permit to move building to School St, 10/04/1946:4
Huntley gets permit to move building, 10/25/1946:8
Churchill, Edmund
Churchill, Elinor Kinsman
Churchill, Elmer
Four local boys admit to break-ins, held in Maine jail, 04/02/1948:1
Churchill, Freida
Churchill, Jessie Ann
Widow of Herbert W. dies at age 82, 09/20/1946:5
Obituary, 09/20/1946:6
Churchill, John
Meets cousin Bernard Cobb in India, 04/06/1945:4
Churchill, John Vincent
Engaged to Helen Louise Mosier, 05/23/1947:4
Wed to Helen Louise Mosier, 06/06/1947:4
Churchill, J.V.
Served as Naval guerilla behind Japanese lines, 09/28/1945:1
Pharmacist’s Mate arrives in Gibraltar, 04/12/1946:4
Churchill, Luther
Accepts full time post as supervisor of music, 01/19/1945:1
Fourth annual MHS public concert an unqualified success (p),
03/15/1946:1
Organizes School Street School orchestra, 05/23/1947:10
Creates a capella choir at high school, 01/16/1948:1
Members of new a cappella choir (p), 03/26/1948:1
Scenes from National Music Week school events (p), 05/06/1949:1
Churchill, Luther, Jr.
Returns from Pacific in Halsey’s fleet, 10/19/1945:4
Churchill, Marilyn
Churchill, Marilyn Louise
Engaged to Stephen Pawlak, 12/31/1948:4
Churchill, Merilyn
Churchill, Priscilla
Wed to John Joseph Browne, 12/03/1948:4
Churchill, Shirley
Enters Becker Junior College, Worcester, 09/23/1949:12
Member of Kappa Omicron Kappa, 11/18/1949:10
Churchill, Stanley
Son born, 08/23/1946:5
Churchill, Stanley L.
Engaged to Eunice L. Anderson, 05/04/1945:5
Wed to Eunice L. Anderson, 06/01/1945:4
Churchill, Stanley Linwood
Churchill, Theodore C.
Discharged from Field Artillery Training Center, 10/12/1945:3
Engaged to Ida Leonard, 07/25/1947:5
Wed to Ida Leonard, 08/08/1947:4
Churchill Shores of Lakeville
Character of Robert Anderson approved in application for incorporation,
11/08/1946:3
Circuses
The Pet Shop houses iguana captured after getting away from circus,
08/17/1945:6
Hunt Bros. arrive, 07/26/1946:4
Selectmen adopt rules for carnivals and circuses, 08/09/1946:1
Permit granted to Hunt Bros., 06/27/1947:1
Bailey Bros. request turned down by selectmen, 07/11/1947:1
Hunt Brothers dates conflict with VFW carnival, 06/24/1949:2
Ciriello, Christine
Wed to Rupert W. Fuller, 12/03/1948:4
Citizenship
Lind, Roberts, and Gangone become U.S. citizens, 05/25/1945:5
Civil Defense
Major John J. Lane cited for meritorious service, 02/02/1945:1
No official notification of committee disbanding, 06/08/1945:8
Town still has equipment, 06/22/1945:3
Officially comes to an end, 01/18/1946:1
Clerk of the board thanks divisional leaders, 02/01/1946:1
Engine used by civil defense returned to VFW, 01/17/1947:1
Report issued in civilian defense plans, 12/17/1948:1
Claiborne, Margaret Jane
Clare, Laurence T.
Pocasset man dies at age 60, 03/18/1949:5
Clare, Lawrence T.
Obituary, 03/18/1949:6
Clarity, Catherine
Dies at age 86, 09/07/1945:4
Obituary, 09/07/1945:8
Clarity, Katherine
Clarity, Wilbur
Clark, Avis
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Clark, Bert
Promoted to Petty Officer at Corpus Christi, TX, 07/20/1945:4
Clark, Charles B.
Huntley’s petition to move building for Clark referred to Town
Manager, 05/03/1946:1
Takes case to land court, 05/03/1946:7
Huntley granted permit to move buildings for Clark, 05/17/1946:4
Clark, Charles W.
Clark and Perkins injured in skidding auto, 01/19/1945:4
Willard Howes of Detroit, MI attends funeral, 05/28/1948:10
Clark, Charles Winthrop
Dies at age 73, 05/21/1948:4
Obituary, 05/21/1948:9
Clark, Chester Graham
Wed to Arlene Atherton Smith, 01/17/1947:5
Clark, Clarence E.
James Clark and Clarence Clark engaged to verbal battle in court over
alleged assault, 12/07/1945:2
Clark, Clinton E.
Nemasket Transportation truck driven by Clinton Clark tips over on
Gamache’s car, 06/22/1945:8
Clark, Cyrenia Briggs
Obituary, 12/30/1949:4
Widow of Darius dies at age 85, 12/30/1949:5
Clark, David M.
Attends Carnegie Institute of Technology, 11/22/1946:1
Clark, Doris Arlene
Wed to Louis Alfred Teceno, 04/08/1949:6
Clark, Edith Graham
Son born, 09/02/1949:4
Clark, Edward
Awarded membership in Cum Laude Society at Tabor Academy,
06/13/1947:3
Sails for Europe, 06/24/1949:8
Clark, Edward E.
Enters Dartmouth College, 09/17/1948:10
Member of Freshman Editorial Board, 11/26/1948:8
Returns from visit to France, 09/23/1949:1
Pledges Sigma Chi, 10/21/1949:1
Clark, Edward F.
Graduates from Tabor Academy, 06/11/1948:2
Clark, Elizabeth
Clark, Elizabeth Osborne
Born to Fletcher, 3rd, 03/11/1949:2
Clark, Fletcher, 3rd
Commissioned assistant civil engineer with rank of Ensign,
01/12/1945:1
Ensign reports for duty in San Francisco, CA, 03/16/1945:1
Meets Richard Howes in South Pacific, 11/23/1945:4
Home from 15 months with Seabees in the Pacific, 05/31/1946:1
Engaged to Frederica Whetton, 09/27/1946:3
Engaged to Frederica Wetton, 10/04/1946:5
Wed to Frederica Whetton, 11/08/1946:5
Resides in Hanover, NH, 05/30/1947:8
Graduates from Thayer School at Dartmouth College with M.S. in
engineering, 06/13/1947:4
Clark, Fletcher, Jr.
Iseminger resumes law partnership with Clark after five years of war,
12/21/1945:1
Law firm changes name from Stetson & Clark to Clark & Iseminger,
01/04/1946:1
Gazette embarrassed by incorrect headline, Stetson & Iseminger,
01/11/1946:1
Clark, Fletcher, Jr. (continued)
Alumnus of Dartmouth College, 06/27/1947:10
Files nomination papers for re-election as moderator, 12/10/1948:1
Elected to executive committee of MA Bar Association, 10/14/1949:11
Clark, George
Clark, Grace M.
Widow of Henry T. dies at age 77, 06/08/1945:4
Obituary, 06/08/1945:6
Clark, Harold E.
Gives up local school bus route; going to work for brother at
Middleboro Laundry, 11/14/1947:1
Clark, Harold Earl
Obituary, 04/01/1949:2
Dies at age 46, 04/01/1949:4
Clark, James
Clark, James C.
James Clark and Clarence Clark engaged to verbal battle in court over
alleged assault, 12/07/1945:2
Clark, Janet
Clark, Lauraetta
Takes case to land court, 05/03/1946:7
Clark, Lelia E.
Clark, Lelia Ellen
Widow of Harry dies at age 76, 10/10/1947:4
Obituary, 10/10/1947:5
Clark, Margaret
Wife of James E. dies at age 61, 08/30/1946:5
Obituary, 08/30/1946:8
Attends Katherine Gibbs School in Boston, 12/03/1948:3
Engaged to Harold Atkins, 11/04/1949:2
Clark, Margaret Ann
Engaged to Arnold W. Shaw, 01/11/1946:1
Engaged to Arnold Warren Shaw, 12/05/1947:6
Clark, Margaret E.
Secures position with Sterling Stamp Co. Abington, 09/23/1949:2
Engaged to Harold Ashley Atkins, 10/21/1949:1
Clark, Marjorie
Clark, Mildred
Injured in Boston auto accident, 12/12/1947:6
Clark, Mildred C.
Engaged to Edward G. Zilinsky, 11/05/1948:6
Wed to Edward G. Zilinsky, 11/12/1948:5
Clark, Muriel D.
Engaged to Edward J. Gregg, 01/02/1948:4
Wed to Edward J. Gregg, 01/23/1948:4
Clark, Myra
Lieutenant gets first leave in a year, 07/20/1945:3
Lieutenant leaves for Pearl Harbor, 08/17/1945:8
Lieutenant recovering in Hawaii, 07/26/1946:8
Lieutenant Commander stationed in Virginia, 09/10/1948:3
Clark, Myra A.
Lieutenant Commander arrives in States from Hawaii, 03/28/1947:10
Clark, Myron A.
Organizes Rio de Janeiro YMCA in 1893, 03/04/1949:5
Clark, Noah Graham
Born to Winthrop and Edith Graham, 09/02/1949:4
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Clark, Norman M.
Prisoner of war awarded air medal, 02/23/1945:1
Escapes twice from German POW camp (p), 07/06/1945:1
Staff Sergeant stationed in Frankfort, Germany, 08/20/1948:4
Clark, Priscilla
Engaged to Roger A. McAulay, 10/05/1945:4
Wed to Roger A. MacAulay, 10/12/1945:4
Clark, Richard
Wed to Ricarda Behr, 01/21/1949:10
Clark, Richard L.
Telephones family from Germany, 01/02/1948:4
Clark, Rita Agnes
Engaged to Charles Edward Casey, 11/29/1946:5
Wed to Charles Edward Casey, 12/13/1946:7
Clark, Robert
Harold Clark goes to work for brother at Middleboro Laundry,
11/14/1947:1
Clark, Robert Atwood
Engaged to Marion Sears Pierce, 12/21/1945:4
Clark, Robert Atwood, Jr.
Wed to Marion Sears Pierce, 01/11/1946:5
Clark, Rosa S.
Engaged to Ray B. Waterman, 12/03/1948:4
Wed to Ray B. Waterman, 12/10/1948:6
Clark, Sarah L.
Engaged to Wilbor S. Ray, 02/15/1946:5
Wed to Wilbor S. Ray, 02/22/1946:5
Clark, Walter
Son born, 03/23/1945:4
Clark, William J.
Wareham St couple married 49 years, 12/07/1945:7
Couple married 50 years (p), 11/29/1946:1
Clark, Winthrop
Scheduled for discharge after four years of service, 06/07/1946:1
Lieutenant returns from Aleutians, 05/20/1949:1
Son born, 09/02/1949:4, 09/02/1949:9
Resides in Rome, NY, 11/25/1949:5
Clark, Winthrop H.
Lieutenant with Military Police in Mobile, AL, 03/30/1945:4
Clark, Winthrop Howes
Graduates from Army Air Force Guard School in Louisiana,
03/09/1945:4
Clark & Iseminger
Law firm changes name from Stetson & Clark, 01/04/1946:1
01/11/1946:1
Employ Grace Shaw, 07/05/1946:2
Clarkshaw’s Flower and Antique Shop
Opens at 237 North Main St, 11/08/1946:4
Arnold Shaw proprietor, now open (ad), 11/08/1946:6
Closed temporarily, proprietor takes advanced course in design,
03/28/1947:10
Clarrity, Catherine
Clarrity, Katie
Claussen, Carol Diane
Born to Robert L. and Carolyn Braley, 04/13/1945:8
Claussen, Carolyn Braley
Son born, 07/18/1947:8
Resides in College Station, TX, 09/03/1948:4
Claussen, Daniel Louis
Born to Robert, 01/28/1949:4
Claussen, Mark
Born to Robert and Carolyn Braley, 07/18/1947:8
Claussen, Mrs Robert
Resides in College Station, TX, 10/17/1947:8
Claussen, Robert
Son born, 10/11/1946:5, 07/18/1947:8, 01/28/1949:4
Claussen, Robert L.
Cleaning Services
Paul Stiga buys out Pilgrim Window Washing Service, renames Ace
Window Washing Service (ad), 09/07/1945:2, 09/07/1945:4
Pilgrim Floor Cleaning Service now Paramount Floor Cleaning
Service(ad), 02/01/1946:5
Arnold Salley takes over Middleboro branch of Pilgrim Floor Cleaning
Service (ad) (Joseph A. DeLongchamps), 02/01/1946:8
Ace Window Service (ad), 03/15/1946:6
J.L. Reed, painting and washing (ad), 03/15/1946:9
Lou’s Cleaning Service (ad), 05/03/1946:6
Middleboro Chimney Service (ad), 05/03/1946:6
Louis Gomes proprietor of Lou’s Cleaning Service (ad), 05/31/1946:7
P. Carter, chimney services (ad), 06/28/1946:7
Jim & Scotty’s (ad), 09/16/1949:12
Cleaves, George
Cleaves, George A.
Seaman 2nd Class stationed at Bainbridge, MD, 04/12/1946:1
Engaged to Jeannette Bissonnette, 04/02/1948:4
Wed to Jeannette S. Bissonnette, 04/09/1948:4
Cleaves, Jeannette
Cleaves, Jeannette Bissonnette
Cleaves, Shirley M.
Engaged to Charles W. Duggan, 09/26/1947:5, 11/07/1947:4
Wed to Charles W. Duggan, 11/21/1947:4
Clement, Margaret Guerini
Resides in Philadelphia, 08/30/1946:8
Clemishaw, Esther Irene
Wed to Edwin Harold Peltola, 01/07/1949:4
Clemons, J. Melvyn
Seventh-Day Adventist pastor ordained, 07/25/1947:6
Cleverly, Doris Harlow
Cleverly, Edward
Resides in Fort Slocum, NY, 09/10/1948:4
Cleverly, Harold
Requests permit to move sign to new location on North Main St,
01/12/1945:1
Cleverly, Harold E.
Soundman 3rd Class home from Pacific, 01/26/1945:1
Cleverly, Harold Edward
Veteran trains for new duty with Atlantic Fleet, 06/29/1945:4
Cleverly, Harold T.
Son born, 03/21/1947:5
Cleverly, Harold Thomas
Engaged to Doris M. Harlow, 06/15/1945:4
Wed to Doris M. Harlow, 06/29/1945:4
Cleverly, H.E.
Writes from Norfolk, VA in favor of roller-skating rink (l),
09/14/1945:2
Sergeant with 107th AFBU at Fort Slocum, NY, 01/09/1948:4
Cleverly, Thomas
Gazette brings local boys together at sea, 10/19/1945:1
Cleverly, Thomas F.
Sonar man 2nd Class one of minesweeper crew to enter Tokyo harbor,
10/12/1945:1
Engaged to Marjorie E. Horgan, 05/17/1946:5
Wed to Marjorie E. Horgan, 06/07/1946:5
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Cleverly Food Mart
15 North Main St (ad), 01/12/1945:4
Granted permit to erect sign at store on North Main St, 11/08/1946:3
Clifton, Leland
Couple purchases house from Ralph Nourse, 03/12/1948:10
Clocks and Watches
Merton Gray, watch and clock repair (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Gray’s shop now in Sherman’s store (ad), 05/24/1946:4
J. Malenfant, watch repair (ad), 01/02/1948:4
M.L. Hinckley & Son, 51 Center St (ad), 05/14/1948:9
Cloherty, Catherine
Sacred Heart Church beneficiary of will, 11/02/1945:1
Administrator petitions to distribute balance of estate, 11/22/1946:7
Closuit, Alfred
Radioman returns from trip around the world on USS Tarawa,
03/25/1949:6
Clothing
Containers needed for old clothes to be sent to Europe, 05/04/1945:1
Nearly 11,000 pounds of used clothing sent to Europe, 05/18/1945:1
MHS girls present own designs in fashion show, 05/18/1945:6
First Unitarian collecting clothing for Europeans, 02/08/1946:2
First Unitarian collects around one ton of clothing and canned food,
03/01/1946:1
Six hundred pair of nylons arrive here, 04/19/1946:1
June Mary Moffett exhibits two of own fashion designs, 04/30/1948:2
Clothing Stores
see also Department Stores; Dry Goods; G.L. Charlton Co.; McQuade’s
Clothes Shop; The Mademoiselle Shop
A.R. Glidden & Son, value-giving store (ad), 01/05/1945:2
Middleboro Clothing Co. (ad), 01/05/1945:4
Althea Ward, Spencer support (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Ella Coombs, Spencer corsetiere (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Faietti Fashion Shoppe (ad), 01/12/1945:8
Faietti Children’s Shoppe, 17 South Main St (ad), 03/02/1945:8
Isabelle Foster, Spencer garments, 50 Forest St (ad), 10/12/1945:4
Faietti’s Children’s Shoppe now part of Fashion Shoppe (ad),
08/02/1946:2
Roy Barth guilty of stealing cash from Faietti Fashion Shoppe,
04/25/1947:1
Dupont's Dress Shop closes, Trust Co. to take over space, 05/16/1947:1
Dupont’s Dress Shop, going out of business (ad), 05/16/1947:2
Factory outlet, Dugar Clothing Co., opens near Glidden building (ad),
03/12/1948:10
Not action taken on sign application from Dugar Clothing Co.,
03/26/1948:5
Polly Deane Dress Shop, 10 Barden Hill Rd (ad), 06/11/1948:10
A.R. Glidden & Son employs Mary Ellen Heath, 07/23/1948:10
Kiddie Land grand opening on Wareham St (ad), 10/15/1948:3
Grand opening of Estelle Shop, 37 Center St (ad), 02/18/1949:12
Estelle Shop given generous welcome, 02/25/1949:5
Middleboro branch of Brockton store, Tals’, opening at 25 Center St
(ad), 06/10/1949:11
Manager Halper of Tal’s presents TV to Mrs Walter Smith (p),
10/28/1949:5
Hillside Remnant Shop, 15 Fairview St (ad), 11/04/1949:5
Kiddie Land moves to 123 Center St (ad), 11/18/1949:6
Oil burner flareup at Kiddie Land on Center St, 12/30/1949:2
Clough, Christine
Obituary, 11/01/1946:6
Widow of Wallace E. dies at age 77, 11/01/1946:7
Cloutier, Alexander
And son proprietors of Tops snack shop, 04/18/1947:3
Erects sign on town property, says it was mistake, 05/16/1947:1
Cloutier, Paul
Writes parents of disaster in Galveston (l), 05/09/1947:10
Cloutier, Roland
And father proprietors of Tops snack shop, 04/18/1947:3
Coal
see also J.L. Jenney Coal Co.
01/05/1945:6
Ernest S. Pratt Co., New England Coke (ad), 01/05/1945:6
R.D. Kelley Coal Co. delivery requirements from Office of Defense
Transportation (ad), 01/05/1945:6
Shortage prompts mandatory brown-out, 01/26/1945:1
Ernest S. Pratt Co. announces new partnership with Daniel Ducey (ad),
03/01/1946:8
Schools have enough to last till January, 11/29/1946:1
Town accepting bids for municipal buildings (ad), 08/22/1947:4
Oscar Stets now affiliated with Ernest S. Pratt Co., 03/12/1948:9
Town requests bids (ad), 09/17/1948:3
Town requests bids for municipal buildings (ad), 09/16/1949:11
Coasting
Streets open to coasting will be advertised, 01/26/1945:1
South Middleboro youngsters enjoy great conditions, 01/26/1945:5
Notice to coasters (ad), 01/26/1945:8
Roberta Nickerson fractures pelvis, 02/09/1945:4
Isabelle Squiers runs into Goodreau’s auto, 12/12/1947:12
Geraldine Hadsell injured coasting into auto on Cherry St, 02/06/1948:5
Coates, Frederick
Engaged to Dorothy Carver, 06/11/1948:5
Coates, Sandra
Collette Spaulding’s dance pupils perform (p), 06/04/1948:1
Cobb (Mr)
Public auction at Clifford St storage place (ad), 06/07/1946:10
Cobb, A.F.
Cobb, Alanson F.
Daughter, Mrs Neil McClure, here for funeral, 07/19/1946:8
Cobb, Alanson Francis
Dies at age 73, 07/19/1946:5
Obituary, 07/19/1946:6
Dies at age 72, 08/09/1946:5
Cobb, Alice F.
Partners with Melvin Babcock to run Cobb’s Laundry Service,
01/24/1947:9
Cobb, Allen S.
Technical Sergeant is veteran of six years of service (p), 10/12/1945:1
Son born, 09/30/1949:5
Cobb, Arline
Engaged to Frank Kritz, 12/14/1945:4
Wed to Frank Kritz, 12/21/1945:4
Cobb, Bernard
Meets cousin John Churchill in India, 04/06/1945:4
Cobb, Bernard F.
Cobb, Charles R.
Cobb, Clarence Albert
Obituary, 08/09/1946:4
Cobb, Clifton Holbrook
Wed to Marian Elizabeth Guilford, 03/07/1947:5
Cobb, C.R.
Vermont maple syrup (ad), 03/15/1946:5
Cobb, Dolores Hebert
Cobb, Edith Jennie
Charged with ten counts of arson, 06/21/1946:1
Cobb, Edith Jenny Enos
Faces trial on arson charge, 06/14/1946:1
Cobb, Florence G.
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Cobb, Frank
Cobb, Helen Joy
Engaged to Edward Elwin Doton, 01/16/1948:10
Engaged to Edward Woton, 04/08/1949:12
Engaged to Edward Elwin Doton, 05/27/1949:6
Wed to Edward Elwin Doton, 06/10/1949:6
Cobb, Irene B. Gaudette
Son born, 09/30/1949:5
Cobb, Jane
Born to Wallace, 01/21/1949:10
Cobb, John S.
Engaged to Mary Susan Wing, 01/14/1949:4
Wed to Mary Susan Wing, 01/21/1949:4
Cobb, Joy
Engaged to Edward Doton, 04/22/1949:4
Cobb, Lyman W.
Dies at age 83, 02/11/1949:5
Obituary, 02/11/1949:5
Cobb, MaBelle Fletcher
Obituary, 07/26/1946:7
Cobb, Paul
State probes fires on Highland St, 03/29/1946:1
Cobb, Paul Norris
Engaged to Edith Jennie Enos, 06/22/1945:4
Wed to Edith Jennie Enos, 06/29/1945:4
Plans to build new home in wake of fire, 07/12/1946:1
Jury of 12 deliberates over fire (l) (The Spectator), 07/12/1946:6
Cobb, Robert H.
Cobb, Susan Marie
Born to Wallace E. and Dolores Hebert, 12/12/1947:2
Cobb, Wallace
Cobb, Wallace E.
Cobb, Wallace Everett
Engaged to Dolores Mary Hebert, 10/18/1946:5
Wed to Delores Mary Hebert, 10/25/1946:5
Cobb, William H.
Collides with Bridgewater driver, 07/02/1948:1
Cobb’s Laundry
Happy New Year (ad), 12/27/1946:6
Babcock and Cobb partner to run Cobb’s Laundry Service, 01/24/1947:9
Delivery service (ad), 01/24/1947:10
Takes over fur storage and repair from Grace Hokanson (ad),
04/16/1948:10
Cody, John
Resides in Oxford, CT, 08/13/1948:5
Coe, Jean
Coe, Jean Alice
Engaged to Robert A. Dupuy, 12/31/1948:6
Coffin, Lavenda
Sheriff’s sale (ad), 11/29/1946:6
Coffin, Lena
Auction of antiques and household furnishings (ad), 09/09/1949:9
Colbert, Edward M., Jr.
Wed to Carolyn Cobb Trufant, 07/16/1948:1
Colchester, Arthur E.
Engaged to Flora M. Berry, 03/09/1945:4
Wed to Flora M. Ingalls Berry, 03/16/1945:4
Cole, Anna
Wilfred Hill, Jr. guilty of assault and battery on Anna Cole,
06/17/1949:4
Cole, Bradford
Son born, 10/25/1946:5
Cole, Bradford H.
Stationed at Camp Meade, 09/16/1949:2
Cole, Delwin
Receives paratrooper wings in Japan, 02/21/1947:4
Cole, Delwin Everett
Engaged to Anita Carol Lewis, 02/11/1949:1, 03/11/1949:4
Wed to Anita Carol Lewis, 03/18/1949:4
Cole, Erma C.
Couple sues town for $2,000, result of fire, 08/22/1947:1
Couple sues town for $2,000 in fire damage, 10/17/1947:1
Cole, Erna A.
Retires after 24 years as assessors’ clerk, 01/21/1949:1
Cole, Erna L.
A tribute to Benjamin C. Shaw (l) (Erna L. Cole, Harrison F. Shurtleff,
Fred F. Churbuck), 09/21/1945:2
Cole, Everett
Navy man returns from Germany, 08/10/1945:6
Cole, Lois
Cole, Louis A.
Asks town to remove tree on Oak St, 06/22/1945:4
Protests lack of flags on graves of veterans, 08/10/1945:1
Heads new Department of Veterans’ Services, 02/22/1946:8
Home entered and ransacked, 10/03/1947:1
Cole, Ralph
Cole, Robert D.
Withdraws damage suit against town, 04/25/1947:3
Cole, Roger
Roof burned off Chestnut St home, 12/07/1945:1
Ten hens and one tom (ad), 11/01/1946:7
Cole, Roger D.
Files claim for fire damage to furnishings, 01/18/1946:1
Couple sues town for $2,000, result of fire, 08/22/1947:1
Couple sues town for $2,000 in fire damage, 10/17/1947:1
Coleman, Claire L.
Engaged to Robert S. Broadbent, 01/12/1945:5
Coleman, Claire Lynet
Wed to Robert Sidney Broadbent, 01/26/1945:4
Coleman, Joe
Mitchell Memorial Club holds annual Sports Night (p), 01/28/1949:1
Coleman, Stella M.
Wed to John E. Morrison, 08/23/1946:5
Collection Agencies
Shaw Reynolds opens Eastern Services Bureau, 12/28/1945:8
Collins, Everett
Stationed in Musjogie, OK, 01/05/1945:2
Employed by John Hancock Insurance Co., 07/15/1949:5
Collins, Hazel J.
Wed to John F. Davoll, 09/03/1948:4
Collins, Michael
Moves business to 51 East Main St (ad), 08/22/1947:10
Attends Carter Carburetor School in Boston, 10/24/1947:10
Collins, Michael F.
Applies for permit to install gas storage tanks, 02/22/1946:5
Opens new garage at 51 East Main St, 08/22/1947:5
Collins, Victor
Carver man dies at age 55, 11/23/1945:4
Obituary, 11/23/1945:4
Collins’ Auto Service and Greasing Station
see also Collins, Michael
125 Center St (ad), 11/23/1945:6
Michael Collins moves business to 51 East Main St (ad), 08/22/1947:10
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Colonial Brass Co.
Men and women needed for metal finishing (ad), 05/04/1945:4
Help wanted for metal grinding, polishing (ad), 10/12/1945:6
Girl wanted for painting and grinding (ad), 11/09/1945:6
Men needed for grinding and melting (ad), 02/15/1946:8
Help wanted, men to learn molding (ad), 03/15/1946:6
Help wanted, men to learn grinding and polishing (ad), 09/06/1946:6
Employees vote for union, 10/11/1946:10
Cinders for sale (ad), 02/07/1947:6
Help wanted, laborer (ad), 05/16/1947:6
Wanted, men to learn moulding (ad), 06/06/1947:10
Bronze memorial plaques and tablets, 200 Vine St (ad), 04/02/1948:10
Colonial Service Station
Break-in at Clarise Brown’s business, 10/29/1948:1
Colpitts, Harry L.
Colpitts, Loretta M.
Columbo, Audrey L.
Bowles crashes into pole, two women injured, 08/08/1947:1
Columbo, Wellington
Columbus Day
Crowds flock to firemen’s holiday fair, 10/18/1946:1
Colvin, Alice
Awarded scholarship at Cambridge Junior College, 06/07/1946:7
Member of MHS Pro Merito Society (p), 06/21/1946:9
Colvin, Alice Irene
Engaged to Harold Leo McAnaugh, 12/30/1949:5
Colvin, Charles
Employed in New Bedford, 08/29/1947:2
Colvin, Charles E.
Colvin, Elizabeth
Employed at NE Hospital for Women and Children, 01/02/1948:8
President of student faculty at NE Hospital for Women and Children,
11/25/1949:2
Colvin, Gertrude E.
Coman, Howard
Stationed at Fort Bliss, expects transfer to Seattle, WA, 06/03/1949:3
Coman, Howard J.
Staff Sergeant serves on Western Front (p), 04/27/1945:1
Staff Sergeant returns from Germany, 09/21/1945:1
Coman, William
Stationed at Fort Knox, to leave for Japan soon, 06/03/1949:3
Coman, William E.
First Lieutenant serves on Western Front (p), 04/27/1945:1
Comba, Manuel, Jr.
Wed to Eleanor M. Ruprecht, 06/03/1949:4
Combra, Eleanor Ruprecht
Combra, Manuel
Combs, Manuel, Jr.
Engaged to Eleanor M. Ruprecht, 05/27/1949:6
Comfort Stations (see Public Comfort Stations)
Comley, Joseph F.
Dies in Amesbury, 05/28/1948:10
Commeau, Dora M.
Commeau, Ozias
Obituary, 06/22/1945:3
Dies at age 71, 06/22/1945:4
Obituary, 06/22/1945:5
The Commercial
Zeronsky takes Baker and Soucy to court for wrongful conversion of
and damage to property, 04/02/1948:1
Zeronsky loses in tort action, 04/09/1948:1
Commercial Enterprises (business)
75 North Main St (ad), 05/07/1948:10
Committee on Veteran Rehabilitation
Has office in Town House, 01/19/1945:1
Fr Cosgrove named to committee, 03/23/1945:7
Fr Cosgrove named to rehabilitation committee, 03/23/1945:7
Office open three days a week, 05/18/1945:1
Raymond Cosseboom appointed to committee, 06/22/1945:4
Reports numerous jobs open for vets, 07/20/1945:1
Correction to earlier report, 08/03/1945:1
Blanks for vet bonus ready, 08/24/1945:1
One hundred sixty five vets obtain bonus blanks, 10/12/1945:1
Selectmen vote to purchase photocopier so veterans can have copy of
discharge papers, 11/02/1945:1
Votes for longer office hours, 11/16/1945:1
Joseph McCulloch appointed to committee, 11/23/1945:2
Agent Cole handles 706 cases in a month, 12/21/1945:4
Members re-appointed by selectmen, 03/22/1946:1
Community Chorus
Wants more singers, 10/18/1946:4
Community Christmas Fund
Now totals $720 (t), 01/12/1945:1
Total stands at $827.51, 01/19/1945:1
Annual appeal made to help needy of Middleboro, 11/30/1945:1
Make your donations now, 12/07/1945:1
Give now to our town’s holiday fund, 12/14/1945:1
Up to $318, 12/21/1945:1
Large total assured for fund, 12/28/1945:1
Nears $800 mark, 01/11/1946:1
Give now, help give cheer and aid all year, 12/06/1946:1
Entirely local project to aid needy here, 12/13/1946:1
Total at $316, 12/20/1946:1
Contributions to date $695.40 (t), 12/27/1946:1
Now at $889.62 (t), 01/03/1947:1
Makes first appeal of the season, 11/28/1947:1
Elks give $100 to fund, 12/05/1947:1
Total at $205, 12/12/1947:1
Now up to $401, 12/19/1947:1
Fund growing, now at $769, 12/26/1947:1
Now at $933.82, 01/02/1948:1
Committee meets to plan drive, 11/26/1948:1
Fund appeal opens, 12/03/1948:1
Contributions start to come in, 12/10/1948:1
Fund contributions lag (t), 12/17/1948:1
Total now at $536 (t), 12/24/1948:1
Fund total now $1,046 (t), 12/31/1948:1
Annual call out for contributions, 12/02/1949:1
Money starts coming in, 12/09/1949:1
Total at $314.50 (t), 12/16/1949:1
Total up to $564.68 (t), 12/23/1949:1
Chairman offers thanks, total at $874.19, 12/30/1949:1
Conant, Charles
Son born, 08/22/1947:4
Chimney fire on Everett St, 02/04/1949:4
Conant, Charles A.
Discharged from 746th Tank Battalion, 10/26/1945:1
Conant, Charles Abbott
Wed to Ruth Ethel Southworth, 10/19/1945:4
Conant, Charles Albert
Engaged to Ruth Ethel Southworth, 09/07/1945:4
Conant, Gordon
Son born, 01/24/1947:4
Middleboro team wins 1947 softball championship (p), 10/17/1947:1
Conant, Gordon C.
Daughter born in England, celebrates first birthday here, 04/12/1946:1
War bride and daughter Sandra pictured (p), 04/19/1946:1
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Conant, Marjorie
Engaged to Joseph Rego, 12/31/1948:4
Conant, Russell
Promoted to Corporal on Guam, 03/11/1949:8
Promoted to Staff Sergeant at base on Guam, 07/29/1949:7
Sergeant returns from Guam for reassignment, 11/25/1949:8
Conant, Russell H.
Re-enlists in U.S. Army Air Force, 03/12/1948:10
Conant, Sandra
Born in England, celebrates first birthday here, 04/12/1946:1
Conant’s war bride and daughter Sandra pictured (p), 04/19/1946:1
Concerts
see also Bates School - Arts; Middleborough Community Concert
Association; Middleborough Memorial High School - Arts; Musical
Instruction
South Middleboro ME senior choir dedicates annual concert to service
men and women, 10/05/1945:2
Middleboro Music Guild choir concert well attended despite weather,
11/09/1945:2
Seminary Singers of Boston draw capacity crowd to Central
Congregational, 02/01/1946:4
Laymen present musical program at First Unitarian, 05/24/1946:8
South Middleboro ME senior choir presents 28th concert, 10/04/1946:6
Kiwanis present pianist Nicolas Slonimsky, 11/29/1946:1
Kiwanis present Meistersingers at Town Hall, 05/09/1947:6
Middleboro Music Guild sponsors concert by Fall River Symphony
Orchestra, 05/23/1947:10
Pop concert presented at Central Methodist, 05/30/1947:5
Meistersingers attract large audience, 11/07/1947:6
Central Congregational sponsors performance by Tabor Glee Club,
04/23/1948:2
Music Guild presents concert by Brown-Pembroke Orchestra,
05/21/1948:5
Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service presents pop concert,
06/04/1948:9
South Middleboro Methodist Episcopal Church annual senior choir
concert, 11/05/1948:7
Committee organizes to organize local entertainment, 02/18/1949:11
Fine concert by Middleboro Music Guild male chorus, 04/01/1949:8
Audience enjoys Kiwanis-sponsored Barber Shop concert,
05/06/1949:11
Women’s Society of Christian Service presents annual pop concert,
06/03/1949:7
Condon, William T., Jr.
Engaged to Patricia Louis Casey, 12/12/1947:13
Confectioneries
Tripp's Candy Shop and Luncheonette (ad), 02/09/1945:8
The Candy Kitchen granted Sunday license, 06/22/1945:4
Myra Elizabeth Casey resigns from Tripp’s to attend nursing school,
09/07/1945:8
Candy of the Cape Shop, East Grove St (ad), 06/21/1946:10
John Wasner admits to break-in at Johnson’s Candy Shop, 09/20/1946:1
Log Cabin Candy, Rte 28 (ad), 12/13/1946:10
Help wanted at Log Cabin Candy (ad), 08/06/1948:5
Congregational Church
see also Central Congregational Church; First Congregational Church;
Lakeville Congregational Church; North Middleboro Congregational
Church
Plympton Congregational Church observes 100th anniversary (p),
11/11/1949:1
Conlon, Mary A.
Engaged to Joseph A. Bois, 06/29/1945:4
Wed to Joseph A. Bois, 07/06/1945:4
Conlon, Paul J.
Wed to Jessie A. Wakeham, 01/17/1947:5
Connell, Edna Baker
Connell, James
Connell, Jeanette Louise
Twin daughters born to James Connell and Edna Baker, 10/11/1946:9
Connell, Judith Ann
Twin daughters born to James Connell and Edna Baker, 10/11/1946:9
Connolly, Eleanor
Employed by Department of Public Safety, Boston, 08/12/1949:4
Connolly, Raymond
Employ by MA State Police, 12/28/1945:8
Connolly, Raymond H.
Communications dispatcher for state police in Bridgewater,
09/13/1946:2
Connors, Doris
Rte 140 house and barn destroyed by fire, 06/03/1949:5
Conrad, Charles
Returns from work with Office of Internal Revenue in Dallas. TX,
05/14/1948:10
Conrad, Charles L.
Promoted to Sergeant at 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress base,
03/02/1945:1
Engaged to Vera Youngblood, 11/19/1948:1
Engaged to Barbara E. Cottle, 05/06/1949:6
Wed to Barbara E. Cottle, 05/13/1949:6
Conrad, Harry
Couple’s hotel at Bailey’s Island, The Driftwood, damaged in storm,
03/14/1947:5
Driven from Maine hotel by fire, 09/26/1947:1
Loss due to fire in Maine hotel $10,000, 10/03/1947:1
Conradson, Jeanne Raymond
Conradson, Paul
Son born, 09/03/1948:4
Conradson, William
Son born, 01/10/1947:5
Conron, John
Roosters’ fight leads to disastrous fire, 01/04/1946:1
Conroy, Maurice
Conroy, Maurice Francis
Obituary, 04/04/1947:4
Dies at age 84, 04/04/1947:5
Convalescent Homes (see Rest Homes)
Conway, Lillian Angers
Son born, 08/05/1949:4
Conway, Robert
Son born, 08/05/1949:4
Conway, Robert L.
Engaged to Lillian Angers, 11/07/1947:4
Cook, Edgar
Convict pair nabbed after new crimes, 03/09/1945:1
Cook, Harry
Purchases Miller St house from Oscar Westgate, 07/20/1945:8
Cook, Harry M.
Jeweler, 23 South Main St (ad), 06/20/1947:2
High school class rings (ad), 11/21/1947:6
Cook, Louis A.
Cook, Louise Ann
Engaged to Kenneth Andrew Fielding, 10/25/1946:5
Wed to Kenneth Andrew Fielding, 01/24/1947:5
Cook, Mike
Released on charge of drunkenness, 01/24/1947:1
Cook, Mildred L.
Caperello of Halifax struck by Cook’s car, 11/30/1945:1
Cook, Ray
Cook, Richard
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Cook, Roy
Partition fire on Marion Rd, 10/04/1946:4
Cooke, Katherine
Napoleon Cooke faces trial for murder 23 years ago, 10/08/1948:1
Napoleon Cooke acquitted of manslaughter, 11/05/1948:1
Cooke, Napoleon J.
Faces trial for murder 23 years ago, 10/08/1948:1
Acquitted of manslaughter, 11/05/1948:1
Coolidge, John
Lieutenant Colonel on Air Force Academy Planning Board,
10/29/1948:1
Coolidge, Sumner
Dies at age 85, 03/16/1945:4
Obituary, 03/16/1945:7
Coombs, Addison
Daughter born, 02/06/1948:4, 04/01/1949:4
Coombs, Edward A.
Coombs, Edward Alden
Dies at age 71, 05/02/1947:5
Obituary, 05/02/1947:9
Coombs, Ella
Coombs, Ella M.
Spencer corsetiere (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Coombs, Madeline
Coombs, Walter A.
Administratrix presents account of estate, 06/15/1945:6
Cooper, June
Cooper, Edward
Australian soldier visits comrade here, 06/11/1948:10
01/07/1949:1
Cooper, Edward T.
Cooper, Edwin
05/07/1948:1
Cooper, Jean
05/07/1948:1
Cooper, Joseph W.
Sells Wareham St house to Lloyd Thomas, 03/15/1946:10
Cooper, Rusty
05/07/1948:1
Cooties (see Military Order of the Cooties - Tom Thumb Pup Tent 44)
Copeland, Edgar M.
Obituary, 02/01/1946:4
Coppock, Elizabeth
Exhibition of charcoal and watercolors shown at Quincy bank,
08/20/1948:4
Coppock, J.H. “Jack”
New office manager at credit corporation in Brockton, 07/06/1945:3
Coppock, John H.
Joins staff of Granite Trust Co., 06/21/1946:8
Elected assistant treasurer at Granite Trust Co. in Quincy (p),
03/19/1948:1
To serve on state credit union commission, 05/07/1948:5
Corayer, Arleen
Cadet nurse trains at Morton Hospital, Taunton, 01/12/1945:7
Middleboro woman answers call to service (p), 07/06/1945:7
Corayer, Arleen V.
Cadet Nurse takes training at Morton Hospital, Taunton (p),
04/20/1945:1
Engaged to Russell E. Jefferson, 01/11/1946:5
Wed to Russell E. Jefferson, 01/18/1946:5
Corayer, Arlene V.
Engaged to Russell Jefferson, 12/14/1945:5
Corayer, Edna Mae
Army nurse receives discharge, 07/27/1945:1
Corayer, Edward
Private 1st Class injured in action with 3rd Army in Germany,
03/23/1945:1
Still on danger list after motorcycle accident in Hingham, 07/08/1949:1
Corayer, Edward F.
Private 1st Class recovering from wounds in Germany (p), 04/20/1945:1
Policeman injured in motorcycle crash on Rte 28, 03/26/1948:4
Corayer, Helen
Pharmacist Mate 3rd Class returns to Sampson, NY, 01/12/1945:7
Middleboro woman answered the call to arms (p), 04/05/1946:9
Corayer, Helen L.
Pharmacists Mate 3rd Class stationed at Sampson, NY (p), 04/20/1945:1
Pharmacist Mate 3rd Class returns to Sampson, NY, 07/27/1945:3
Corayer, Mary E.
Wife of Edward dies at age 58, 08/17/1945:4
Obituary, 08/17/1945:5
Cordeiro, Annie
Annie Cordeiro Iampietro petitions for name change, 01/28/1949:10
Cordeiro, Clifton Irvin
Enlists in new National Guard battery here, 05/21/1948:1
Cordeiro, John
Guilty of drunkenness and disturbing the peace, 06/17/1949:4
Cordeiro, Joseph F.
Son born, 03/21/1947:5
Cordeiro, Michael
Engaged to Mildred Saba, 01/11/1946:5
Cordeiro, Michael J.
Knocked out Nazi machine gun nest (p), 07/20/1945:1
Engaged to Eva A. Busi, 03/14/1947:5
Wed to Eva A. Busi, 03/28/1947:5
Cordell, Joan
Cordell, John
Cordell, Sally E.
Lieutenant with local WAC recruiting Swing Team (p), 02/16/1945:1
Cordes, Arthur Robert
Engaged to Virginia Hall, 07/15/1949:4
Corey, Earl
Drowns in Maple Spring pond, Wareham, 07/16/1948:1
Corey, Howard
Last stationed in Okinawa, 08/31/1945:4
Cornell, Charles E.
Fined $25 for hunting deer out of season, 12/14/1945:1
Cornell, Mary I.
Cornell, Norma Manton
Cornell, Paul
Cornell, Richard
Cornell, Russell
Son born, 05/24/1946:5
Cornell, Russell Edmund, Jr.
Obituary, 03/28/1947:3
Infant dies, 03/28/1947:5
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Cornish, Ellis
Hyannis couple married 50 years, 09/09/1949:9
Cornish, Ellis G.
Cornish, Maybell
Wife of Herbert W. dies at age 76, 04/06/1945:4
Cornish, Maybell L.
Obituary, 04/06/1945:6
Correia, George
Son born, 05/03/1946:5
Correia, George P.
Breaks arm when slips on ice getting out of car, 01/05/1945:1
Correia, James M.
Engaged to Helen V. Mackiewicz, 08/08/1947:4
Wed to Helen V. Mackiewicz, 08/29/1947:4
Correia, Joseph
Son born, 01/23/1948:4
Correia, Pearl
Chimney fire on Arch St, 09/14/1945:6
Correia, Pearl E.
Gets year probation for neglect of children, 10/12/1945:8
Correia, Ronald
Injured in fall from railroad trestle, 09/23/1949:12
Correiria, Joseph
Son born, 08/10/1945:4
Correiro, Edith M.
Wed to Arthur R. Ouellette, Jr., 02/09/1945:5
Correiro, Randolph
Nine-year-old struck by Atwood’s auto, 04/13/1945:1
Corshia, Ralph
Son born, 08/01/1947:4
Son born to North Carver couple, 08/01/1947:4
Corsini, Dolores
Providence driver denies leaving scene after striking child, 02/21/1947:4
Corsini, Francis J.
Corsini, Leon
Enrolled in STRP program at Norwich University, 10/05/1945:5
Corsini, Leon H.
Memorials (ad), 03/16/1945:8
Corsini, M. Nancy
Engaged to Walter L. Moquin, 12/10/1948:6
Wed to Walter L. Moquin, 12/24/1948:5
Corsini, Marguerite Nancy
Engaged to Walter F. Moquin, 12/03/1948:1
Corsini, Nancy
Engaged to Walter L. Moquin, 12/17/1948:6
Corti, Joseph
Eagles present Civic Service Award to Chief Alden Sisson (p),
05/28/1948:1
John Scanlon honored by Fraternal Order of Eagles (p), 04/29/1949:1
Corti, Robert
Attends Red Cross training center at Wellesley College (p),
07/30/1948:1
Goes down embankment, car flips, driver unhurt (p), 11/26/1948:1
Cosmos, Anita Shaw Griffith
Engaged to William O. Lanti, 12/27/1946:2
Cosseboom, A.C.
A.C. Cosseboom Co., manufacturers of truck bodies (ad), 10/19/1945:4
Cosseboom, Cassie
Widow of Albert dies at age 66, 04/19/1946:4
Obituary, 04/19/1946:5
Cosseboom, Jefferson D.
Mortgage foreclosure, 07/19/1946:7
Cosseboom, Mary Joy
Attends Westbrook Junior College in Maine, 12/27/1946:5
Enrolls at Modern School of Fashion and Design, Boston, 09/26/1947:5
Cosseboom, Raymond
Cosseboom, Raymond J.
Appointed to Veteran Rehab Committee, 06/22/1945:4
Minister calls for war on war in stern Memorial Day address,
06/03/1949:1
Text of Memorial Day speech, 06/03/1949:4
Minister heads North Middleboro Congregational painters,
06/17/1949:11
Cosseboom, Sylvia
Costa, Alfred
Inquires about purchase of motorcycle from Police Department,
04/19/1946:6
Son born, 05/16/1947:4
Costa, Alfred J.
Engaged to Mary Cassani, 05/17/1946:5
Wed to Mary Cassani, 07/05/1946:5
Costa, Anna
Engaged to Manuel Francisco, 01/11/1946:1, 09/27/1946:4
Wed to Manuel Francisco, 11/22/1946:5
Costa, Cherie
Costa, Dot
Costa, Florence Evelyn
Engaged to George Welch Burgess, 03/19/1948:6
Wed to George Welch Burgess, 03/26/1948:4
Costa, Francis
Wed to Jean Parent Rock, 06/04/1948:4
Costa, Fred
Costa, John
Son born, 09/17/1948:4
Costa, John, Jr.
Home on Precinct St completely destroyed by fire, 03/12/1948:1
Costa, Joseph
Guilty of drunkenness, 10/10/1947:1
Costa, Joseph, Sr.
Hit by car while retrieving dog from highway, 07/08/1949:1
Costa, Joseph Sylvia
Charged with larceny from Washburns; caught in New Jersey,
05/04/1945:1
Costa, Manuel
Meets Frank Serra in Pacific, 01/19/1945:1
Violates probation, fails to pay fine, 10/03/1947:6
Back in jail after drunken auto theft and flight, 10/10/1947:1
Drunk again, 04/30/1948:9
Wed to Edith Katharyn Miller, 03/18/1949:4
Costello, Joseph P.
Wed to Mary B. Letourneau, 02/16/1945:5
Costello, Thomas P.
Engaged to Mary B. Letourneau, 01/26/1945:4
Costello, William
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Costello’s
8 Star Ave. (ad), 03/23/1945:4
Cote, Adrian
Arthur Strople, Jr. under sentence for stealing boat motor from Cote,
09/17/1948:9
Cote’s Bakery
56 Center St (ad), 02/11/1949:10
Cottage Handicrafters
Claire Chrostowski, Rte 28 (ad), 08/27/1948:5
Mr and Mrs Frank Chrostowski open gift shop on Rte 28 in South
Start hobby classes, 01/21/1949:10
Opens classes for handicrafts, 09/16/1949:11
Cottle, Barbara E.
Engaged to Charles L. Conrad, 05/06/1949:6
Wed to Charles L. Conrad, 05/13/1949:6
Coughlin, Harold
Meets Nicholas Galanto on Okinawa, 11/23/1945:1
Country House Decorating Shop
L.F. Bailey and D.S. Stevenson (ad), 02/25/1949:8
The Country Mansion
State police raid dance, 11 arrested, 05/06/1949:1
Just off Rte 105, Lakeville (ad), 05/06/1949:12
I have no connection to this business (l) (Jennie Hoover Morris),
05/13/1949:1
Eleven get fines in dance raid cases, 05/20/1949:1
Court, Fourth District (see Fourth District Court)
Courtney, Albert J.
Obituary, 07/04/1947:4
Courtney, Bernard
Stationed in Portland, ME, 01/26/1945:5
Son born, 04/06/1945:4
Courtney, Mary E.
Widow of Leo P. dies at age 84, 08/29/1947:4
Obituary, 08/29/1947:5
Coussens, Paul
Couple moves to Eureka, CA, 06/15/1945:5
Coussens, Ruth Ditano
Couple moves to Eureka, CA, 06/15/1945:5
Couts, Barbara Brooks
Son born, 03/11/1949:4
Couts, Fred
Son born, 03/11/1949:4
Coutts, Frederick James
Engaged to Barbara Elaine Brooks, 03/12/1948:1
Covel, Bertha
Francis Covel guilty of non-support, 10/25/1946:1
Covel, Bertha Y.
Engaged to Frederick C. Griswold, 10/22/1948:6
Wed to Frederick C. Griswold, 10/29/1948:4
Covel, Francis V.
Covel, Francis Young
Covell, Robert H.
Boy struck by auto in fog, 02/21/1947:1
Cowan, Herbert
Son born, 05/16/1947:4
Cowan, Herbert F.
On the way home with the Magic Carpet Fleet, 12/14/1945:5
Cowan, Kenneth
Son born, 09/03/1948:4, 10/28/1949:5
Cowan, Kenneth E.
Engaged to Marcia E. Richmond, 02/08/1946:4
Cowan, Kenneth Edward
Engaged to Marcia Emily Richmond, 06/14/1946:5
Wed to Marcia Emily Richmond, 06/21/1946:4
Cowan, Marian Fenn
Engaged to Arthur F. King, 09/13/1946:5
Wed to Arthur F. King, 09/13/1946:5
Cowan, Marsha Richmond
Son born, 10/28/1949:5
Cowan, Melbourne
Seaman 1st Class stationed at Patuxent River, MD, 06/28/1946:5
Cowan, Melbourne F.
Enlists in U.S. Navy, 12/14/1945:1
Cowan, Robert
Promoted to Seaman 1st Class in the Pacific, 01/26/1945:4
Enlists in Coast Guard, posted to Woods Hole, 08/16/1946:4
Stationed at Gurnet, Duxbury, 08/23/1946:4
Cowan, Robert H.
Seaman 1st Class on board USS Astoria in the Pacific, 08/24/1945:1
Seaman 1st Class serves on USS Astoria, 10/05/1945:5
Cowan, Terrill
Cowen, Alden
Cowen, Generbell Cannady
Cowen, Henry
Private 1st Class home on furlough, 08/10/1945:6
Reports to Fort Devens, 08/17/1945:3
Cowen, Henry Joseph
Cows
see also Dairies
Fred Standish receives carload of new milch cows, 07/06/1945:6
Standish receives another load of top Canadian cows (ad), 07/20/1945:8
Experts inspect Sobiloff’s herd, 08/17/1945:2
Neighbors file complaints about Camandona’s cows and chickens,
09/14/1945:1
Frederick Standish, dairy cattle auction (ad), 09/14/1945:8
Standish, Canadian new milch and springers (ad), 04/19/1946:2
J. Edward Wiksten denies trespassing charge brought by Charbonneau,
10/31/1947:1
Trespassing case continued, Wiksten must keep cows off property,
11/07/1947:1
Joseph Gabrey accused of not feeding cows, 04/02/1948:1
Two-headed Holstein calf born on Wiksten’s dairy farm (p),
07/09/1948:1
Elmer Leonard’s cow struck by lightning, 09/24/1948:4
Frederic Allen, Jr. saves life of family cow from barn fire, 10/01/1948:9
Cox, Anna M.
Resides in Traverse City, MI, 08/20/1948:6
Cox, Norman
Oil burner fire on Thompson St, 07/18/1947:5
Fire in shed on Thompson St, 12/26/1947:4
Cox, Norman R.
Children saved from suffocation in house fire, 09/20/1946:1
Coyle, Agnes Ayers
Widow of James T. dies at age 84, 05/02/1947:5
Obituary, 05/02/1947:9
Coyle, Isabella A.
Administratrix presents account of estate, 05/13/1949:7
C.P. Washburn Co.
Heating and plumbing equipment (ad), 01/26/1945:5
Safe robbery foiled at mill, 01/24/1947:1
Shots fail to stop suspect, 02/28/1947:1
Crabb, Earl S.
Wed to Lorraine A. Dunham, 12/24/1948:5
Crafts (see Art and Artists; Cottage Handicrafters)
Craig, Arthur
Passes physical exam for Navy, 05/31/1946:5
Sergeant back from Japan, stationed at Camp Stoneham, CA,
03/26/1948:10
Home from Japan, 04/02/1948:3
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Craig, Doris
Craig, Doris L.
Engaged to Edwin S. Allison, 11/30/1945:5
Wed to Edwin S. Allison, 12/07/1945:5
Craig, Edward A.
Private serves with Victory division in Japan, 06/27/1947:7
Sergeant with 8th Army in Japan, 08/01/1947:7
Craig, James
Craig, Mrs Edward
Obituary, 04/27/1945:3
Craig, Ronald H.
Freshman at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, 10/07/1949:5
Crain, Marvin
First Lieutenant drowns in Italy, 07/06/1945:1
Crain, Marvin O.
Overwhelmed by big wave at Lido de Roma, 07/27/1945:1
Cram, Esther T.
Engaged to Warren A. Pike, 04/15/1949:4
Wed to Warren A. Pike, 04/22/1949:4
Crampton, William
Son born, 02/21/1947:5
Crampton, William R.
Cranberry Canners, Inc.
Nucleus of new organization, National Cranberry Association,
08/09/1946:1
Cranberry Growers’ Council, Inc.
New organization nearly ready, 04/08/1949:1
Marcus Urann heads corporation, 05/06/1949:1
Cranberry Industry
see also American Cranberry Exchange; National Cranberry
Association; New England Cranberry Sales Co.
Walter Rowley to build large bog on West Grove St, 07/13/1945:1
Cranberry scoopers wanted (ad), 08/31/1945:5
Berries go to market, no ceilings out, 09/21/1945:1
Low ceilings fixed on 1945 crop, 09/28/1945:1
Peter McHugh applies for permit to draw water from Woods Pond for
bog, 05/03/1946:7
New campaign launched in berry war, cooperative plan pushed,
06/07/1946:1
Severe hail may have damaged crop, 06/07/1946:1
Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association estimate set at 535,000
barrels, 08/23/1946:1
Public library to establish Henry J. Franklin Cranberry Library,
08/23/1946:1
Cooperative members optimistic, 09/06/1946:1
Pioneering cranberry man, William Andrews, dies, 10/04/1946:1
Shipments reach 523 carloads, 11/01/1946:1
Crop a cash record, 11/15/1946:1
First comprehensive survey since 1934 now underway, 12/13/1946:1
Harrison Goddard petitions to install culverts for bog, 12/20/1946:1
The American Magazine features article on cranberry king, Ellis
Atwood, 02/07/1947:7
Town Counsel gives opinion on destruction of old plot to make way for
bog, 02/28/1947:1
Bees for pollination (ad), 04/18/1947:10
Plymouth County tops state in production, 05/23/1947:1
bog, 06/13/1947:1
Bryantville bog worker struck by helicopter propeller, 06/13/1947:4
Helicopter dusts bog alongside Rte 28, 06/20/1947:1
Brush fire at Rocky Meadow bog on Purchase St, 06/20/1947:4
Outbreak of accidents on berry bogs; four fatalities, helicopter wrecked,
06/27/1947:1
Helicopters dust 1,450 bog acres, 07/04/1947:1
First federal government estimate is 770,900 barrels, 08/22/1947:1
County agent appointed cranberry specialist, 09/12/1947:3
Eighty-six carloads shipped from here, 09/26/1947:1
Cranberry Industry (continued)
George Moody jailed for stealing cranberries from L.B. Handy Co.,
09/26/1947:1
Harvest about over, 10/17/1947:1
Cole berry box manufacturing shop in Carver lost to fire, 10/24/1947:1
Handy says inland best place to grow berries, 10/24/1947:1
Former resident, Boehme’s, daughter named Cranberry Queen,
11/21/1947:1
Bog fire on West Grove St, 12/05/1947:6
Truckload of berries spilled on road in Eddyville, 12/05/1947:7
Christmas display at Ellis Atwood’s Edaville attracts a crowd (p),
12/26/1947:1
Bernice Shaw questions story on cranberries in Saturday Evening Post
(l), 01/09/1948:1
First of eight meetings held at Central Congregational, 02/06/1948:10
Two meetings held, 02/20/1948:4
State police land may be sold to bog developer, L.B. Handy,
04/23/1948:7
Dealers ordering 1948 berries, 04/30/1948:1
Russell Makepeace to help national head in marketing efforts,
06/25/1948:1
Berry crop hit by heat, lack of rain, 09/10/1948:1
Opening price at $15 per barrel, 09/17/1948:1
Shipments ahead of last year, 10/08/1948:1
Theresa Guertin chosen Cranberry Queen at 4th annual Cranberry
Festival, 11/26/1948:1
Cranberry Queen Guertin due home from NY, 11/26/1948:4
Leading growers discuss crisis in marketing, 02/04/1949:1
Two national co-ops agree on marketing plan drawn up by Benson,
02/11/1949:1
New organization nearly ready, Cranberry Growers’ Council, Inc.,
04/08/1949:1
Urann president, Benson secretary-treasurer of Cranberry Growers’
Council, Inc., 05/06/1949:1
Division of Employment Security makes all-out effort to find workers,
09/02/1949:5
Berries open at $13 per barrel, 09/16/1949:1
Berries heading for Canada again after ban lifted, 09/30/1949:1
Three hundred twenty five carloads shipped, 10/07/1949:6
Heat slows up berry sales, 10/21/1949:1
Late cranberries to be priced, 10/28/1949:1
Four local girls in Cranberry Festival Queen contest in Wareham,
11/11/1949:4
Crane, Anna L.
Firemen confine smoky blaze to basement of 41 School St,
08/20/1948:1
Crane, Carrie I.
Crane, Carrie Isabelle
Obituary, 07/18/1947:5
Crane, Florence
Janet Savage assistant to Crane at kindergarten, 12/27/1946:8
Crane, Florence Bryant
Pictured with 29th kindergarten class (p), 05/24/1946:1
Crane, Frederick P.
Discharged from 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 12/28/1945:6
Fails to pay fine for drunk driving, 08/08/1947:1
Crane, Mrs Levi
Lakeville accepts gifts from will, 10/08/1948:2
Crane, Mrs Levi L.
Crane, Mrs Ralph S.
Re-opens kindergarten (ad), 08/29/1947:6
Crane, Robert
License promised for rink, 07/29/1949:1
Crankshaw, Mildred C.
Receives commendation from War Department for outstanding
performance of duty, 06/21/1946:1
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Crankshaw, Mildred C. (continued)
Crankshaw, Wayne
Maritime Service ship undergoes repair, 02/09/1945:4
Ensign celebrated VE Day in Belgium, 06/15/1945:4
Crankshaw, Wayne C.
Resigns as manager of Middleboro Theatre, 09/28/1945:1
Crankshaw, W.C.
Camp Miles Standish army barracks, $500 each (ad), 07/02/1948:4
Army and Navy surplus, Wareham St (ad), 09/17/1948:4
Cranmer, Dot
05/07/1948:1
Crapo, William H.
Peirce burial lot at Nemasket Hill Cemetery neglected (l) (William H.
Crapo), 09/26/1947:1
Crawford, E.
Crawford, Harry
Resides in Providence, RI, 08/10/1945:4
Crawford, Mary
Engaged to George C. McLeod, 05/28/1948:6
Crawford, Mary L.
Engaged to George C. McLeod, 05/02/1947:6
Crawshaw, John S.
Chimney fire on Purchase St, 04/25/1947:1
Crawshaw, John Stout
Dies at age 73, 01/21/1949:4
Obituary, 01/21/1949:5
Creamer, Mrs Ralph E.
Formerly a teacher on Apache Indian Reservation, 07/19/1946:1
Creamer, Ralph
Will saw your wood (ad), 11/01/1946:7
Creati, Joseph
Son born, 09/27/1946:4
Credit Agencies
Shaw Reynolds opens Eastern Services Bureau, 12/28/1945:8
Credit Unions
Nemasket Credit Union elects officers, 02/13/1948:9
Creedon, Ellen M.
Dies at age 93, 02/27/1948:4
Obituary, 02/27/1948:4
Creedon, James F.
Banging turns out to be blind, not stranger, 02/16/1945:8
Creedon, James H.
Middleboro correspondent for The Brockton Enterprise, 05/06/1949:8
Creedon the Florist
Florist, 129 Wareham St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Now open daily (ad), 09/07/1945:4
Howard Parker resigns from Creedon’s to open own flower shop,
06/28/1946:3
Ray Meehan resumes floral business after 40 months in AAF (ad),
06/28/1946:4
Proprietor Meehan back in business, 06/28/1946:6
Creighton, Willard J.
Body of Technical Sergeant returned from Europe for burial in
Pennsylvania, 02/04/1949:4
Cretecos, James A.
Crewe, Wesley D.
Crews, Charles G.
Stolen auto recovered by quick-thinking patrolman Moffett,
09/21/1945:1
Crews, Elizabeth Jean
Engaged to John Francis Mello, 09/24/1948:4
Wed to John Francis Mello, 09/24/1948:4
Crime (see Fourth District Court; Middleboro - Police Department; names
of specific crimes)
Crist, Dora J.
Wife of Frank dies at age 69, 02/01/1946:5
Obituary, 02/01/1946:6
Crittenden, John
Leonard Chausse takes bride in Kilmarnock, Scotland (p), 05/18/1945:1
Croasdale, Patricia Helen
Crocker, Isabelle
Dies at age 81, 03/22/1946:4
Obituary, 03/22/1946:4
Crocker, Lauchian M.
Funeral held in Hyannis, 01/24/1947:6
Crombie, Dorothy Marie
Engaged to William D. Hurdis, 08/01/1947:4
Wed to William D. Hurdis, 08/15/1947:4
Cromwell, Edward
Daughter born, 11/15/1946:5, 05/27/1949:6
Cromwell, Edward K.
Private 1st Class writes from the Pacific (l), 02/16/1945:2
Returns from two years in the Pacific, 01/18/1946:1
Receives degree from Northeastern University, 06/27/1947:5
Cromwell, Edward Kingsley
Cromwell, Wilfred
Hired by Gammons to manage Checker Taxi Co. (ad), 08/09/1946:7
Cronan, Michael
Couple moves to St. Petersburg, FL, 05/11/1945:4
Cronan, Michael Francis
Dies at age 77, 05/11/1945:4
Obituary, 05/11/1945:7
Cronan, Michael J.
Resigns from War Memorial Committee, moving to Florida,
04/06/1945:3
Cronin (Miss)
List of wedding attendees, 06/11/1948:2
Cronin, Anne Lorine
Engaged to Francis Lovell Keith, 04/02/1948:9
Cronin, Michael J.
Resides in St. Petersburg, FL, 04/25/1947:10
Crosby, Bertha A.
Wed to Charles H. Smith, 04/09/1948:4
Crosby, Walter
Engaged to Jeanne Toomey, 09/27/1946:8
Crosier, Robert
Body of serviceman returned to U.S. (p), 06/11/1948:1
Cross, Arleen
Cross, Arthur A.
Private drops into USO center in Fayetteville, NC (p), 09/09/1949:4
Cross, Carroll
Benson St house sold, 03/23/1945:3
Son born, 08/09/1946:5
Cross, Mrs Robert F., Jr.
Resides in Centerville, 08/05/1949:7
Crossley, Madeleine
Qualifies for work with the blind, 06/27/1947:4
Crossley, William
Attends Brown University, 01/02/1948:4
Crossley, William B., Jr.
Fined $10 for fishing without a license, 07/19/1946:1
Crothers, Arianna B.
Wife of George dies at age 85, 04/27/1945:4
Obituary, 04/27/1945:8
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Crouse, Eddie P.
Son born, 06/24/1949:6
Crouse, Marion Hatfield
Son born, 06/24/1949:6
Croutworst, Albert
On honor roll at Eastern Nazarene College, 03/21/1947:10
Croutworst, William
Injured when car overturns on Rte 28, 05/18/1945:4
Crowell, Alanna Janette
Crowell, Elizabeth B.
Wed to Russell H. Greenleaf, 07/18/1947:4
Crowell, Ellsworth
Corporal transfers from South Carolina to West Coast, 08/10/1945:1
Son born, 01/16/1948:4
Crowell, Ellsworth F.
Wed to Jean G. DeMoranville, 07/11/1947:4
Crowell, Ellsworth F., Jr.
Engaged to Jean DeMoranville, 06/06/1947:1
Engaged to Jean G. DeMoranville, 06/27/1947:4
Crowell, Ernest
Crowell, Kenneth
Son born, 10/17/1947:4
Crowell, Kenneth E.
Crowell, Kenneth Edward
Engaged to Marion Eloise Tubman, 09/05/1947:4
Wed to Marian Eloise Tubman, 09/12/1947:4
Crowell, Marion E.
Assaulted and robbed of $2; Dominic Serra held for grand jury,
01/21/1949:1
Dominic Serra sentenced to state prison, 02/18/1949:6
Crowell, Mrs Ernest
Matron of Town Infirmary, 11/28/1947:8
Crowley, Catherine Houlihan
Boston woman dies at age 90, 04/22/1949:4
Obituary, 04/22/1949:5
Crowley, E. Louise
Sisters sue for damages in accident with Holmes, 01/16/1948:4
Crowley, Emil A.
Fire damages home on Highland St, 12/06/1946:4
Crowley, Francis
Son born, 02/23/1945:4
Overheated smoke pipe in East Main St home, 12/06/1946:4
Bourne St couple married 25 years, 08/06/1948:8
Crowley, Francis C.
Emma Massicott hit by Crowley’s car on North Main St, 12/02/1949:1
Crowley, Francis, Jr.
Crowley, Jane C.
Crowley, Louise
Lakeville youth collides with Egger funeral car, five injured,
07/11/1947:1
Crowley, Robert
Crowther, John
Two boys admit to break-in at filling station, 03/07/1947:1
Crowther’s Filling Station
Gas and kerosene stamps and merchandise stolen in break-in,
02/02/1945:3
Croxford, Louise
Resides in Lynnfield Centre, 03/04/1949:5
Crozier, Robert A.
Herbert Gibbs first recipient of award from Robert A. Crozier Memorial
Fund, 07/09/1948:1
Cruelty to Animals (see Animal Welfare)
Crutchfield, Samuel
Engaged to Alice Jean Nourse, 04/25/1947:5
Crutchfield, Samuel C.
Crutchfield, Samuel Clifford
Engaged to Alice Jean Nourse, 06/27/1947:4
Wed to Alice Jean Nourse, 07/11/1947:4
Cruthfield, Samuel Clifford, Jr.
Wed to Alice Jean Nourse, 07/04/1947:5
Cudworth (Mr)
Raymond Draghetti purchases Cudworth house on Bedford St,
02/08/1946:2
Cudworth, Alton
Cudworth, Helen
Dies in Campello, 08/17/1945:8
Cudworth, Mary A.
Cudworth, Ralph B.
Obituary, 03/04/1949:7
Cullen, Ada Louise
Obituary, 01/14/1949:4
Widow of James C. dies at age 88, 01/14/1949:5
Cullinane, Robert
WW II veteran taken to state hospital in straight-jacket, 08/15/1947:1
Cummings, Arthur G.
Pastor celebrates 75th birthday, brief biography, 02/14/1947:1
Rev and wife married 40 years, 10/29/1948:1
Elected trustee of MA Congregational Conference, 05/20/1949:7
Cummings, C.S.
A tribute to Marion Pratt (l), 05/11/1945:7
Cummings, Donald
Inducted into service, couple moves to Taunton, 02/02/1945:3
Cummings, Grace E.
Beneficiary of will of Cora Soule, 10/25/1946:6
Cummings, Natalie
Resides in Wellesley Hills, 03/30/1945:4
Cunningham, Mary E.
Dies at age 70, 05/02/1947:5
Obituary, 05/02/1947:9
Curfews
No official order received here, 03/02/1945:1
Curley, Catherine
Curley, Catherine Agnes
Obituary, 03/08/1946:2
Widow of John J. dies at age 75, 03/08/1946:5
Leaves most of estate to daughter Mary Agnes, 04/26/1946:5
Curley, Edward
Oil burner flareup on Oak St, 04/27/1945:2
Curley, Leo
Twin son and daughter born, 06/06/1947:4
Curley, Leo D.
Curley, Leo Daniel
Commander of new National Guard battery here, 05/21/1948:1
Curley, Mary Agnes
Mother Catherine Agnes leaves most of estate to daughter, 04/26/1946:5
Curley, Mrs William H.
Laundry disappears from outside door, 02/25/1949:8
Boys who stole laundry caught, 03/04/1949:2
Boy who stole laundry on long probation, 03/11/1949:3
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Curry, George
Displays striped bass caught in Cape Cod canal (p), 09/02/1949:1
Curtiss, Charles
Son born, 01/11/1946:5, 03/04/1949:7
Cushing, Carol
Joins WAVES, 01/05/1945:1
Leaves for WAVE boot training in New York, 02/09/1945:4
Receives boot training at Hunter College, NY, 03/16/1945:8
Assigned to duty in Washington, DC, 04/06/1945:4
Seaman 2nd Class stationed in Washington, DC, 05/18/1945:1
Clerk at Bates School, 08/08/1947:8
Engaged to Albert Maddigan, 01/14/1949:10
Engaged to Albert T. Maddigan, 01/28/1949:4
Cushing, Carol A.
Receives orders from duty station in Washington, DC, 04/27/1945:1
WAVE stationed in San Francisco, 07/06/1945:5
Cushing, Carol Arnold
Engaged to Albert Thomas Maddigan, 10/01/1948:1, 01/14/1949:4
Wed to Albert Thomas Maddigan, 02/04/1949:4
Cushing, Edith
Herbert Thompson purchases Wareham St properties from number 20 to
40 from estate, 07/05/1946:1
Cushing, Elizabeth
Son born, 07/06/1945:5
Cushing, Harold
Hired by Shaw Radio & Furniture Co. (ad), 11/12/1948:7
Son born, 07/08/1949:5
Cushing, Henry
Cushing, Hilda Watherly
Son born, 07/08/1949:5
Cushing, Robert
Cushing, Robert L.
Son born, 07/06/1945:5
Returns from 33 months in service, 03/15/1946:3
Cushing, Ruth
Accepts teaching post in Baltimore, MD, 09/05/1947:4
Accepts teaching post in Quincy, 09/24/1948:4
Starts teaching duties at Union Street School, 09/09/1949:10
Cushing, Ruth Alma
Elected to teach at Union Street School, 06/17/1949:8
Cushing, Ruth Anna
Dies at age 90, 04/12/1946:5
Obituary, 04/12/1946:5
Cushman, Archie
Suffers painful burns while slaughtering pigs, 02/16/1945:7
Cushman, Harlas L.
Land to be taken by town for well site, 02/20/1948:1
Land now taken, 02/27/1948:1
Cushman, John M.
Dies at age 81, 01/18/1946:4
Obituary, 01/18/1946:7
Cushman, Lillian
Cusick, Mrs Eugene
Resides in Seekonk, 04/13/1945:8
Cutler, Samuel
Engaged to Barbara Vinal, 03/21/1947:3
Cutler, Samuel G.
Captain graduates from Air Force Communications School,
06/04/1948:4
Cutler, Samuel George
Cuzner, Annie Lillian
Dies in Brookville at age 76, 03/22/1946:4
Obituary, 03/22/1946:4
Cuzner, Herbert J.
Dies at age 75, 10/26/1945:4
Obituary, 10/26/1945:6
Czaikowski, Joseph C.
Czaikowski, Lillian Rosa
Czesnulewicz, Pettrunelle
D
DaCosta, Frederick W.
Thanks voters (l), 01/25/1946:3
Selectman concerned over Gas & Electric costs, 09/24/1948:1
Files nomination papers for re-election to Board of Assessors,
12/10/1948:1
Housing Authority not the only organization that deserves praise (l),
12/16/1949:2
Candidate for School Committee (ad), 12/30/1949:8
DaCosta, John M.
Engaged to Eleanor J. Savery, 05/23/1947:4
Wed to Eleanor J. Savery, 05/30/1947:4
DaCosta, Robert B.
Daddario, Louis
Dahl, Alfred, Jr.
Dahl, Roy
Dahlin, Dorothy
Suffers concussion in Rochester auto accident, 11/29/1946:4
Dahlin, Dorothy Olga
Engaged to John Francis Jurgelewicz, 11/14/1947:4
Wed to John Francis Jurgelewicz, 11/21/1947:4
Dahlin, Emil A.
Fined $50 for operating under license suspension, 06/03/1949:7
Dahlin, Norma
Fractures collarbone in Rochester auto accident, 11/29/1946:4
Fined $75 as result of fatal accident, 01/17/1947:1
Dahlin, Norma H.
Wed to Ernest J. Sylvia, 12/16/1949:7
Dahlin, Norma M.
Engaged to Ernest J. Silvia, 12/09/1949:7
Dahlin, Norma Marion
Dahlquist, Nancy
Dahlquist, Terrence
Senior class presents Little Women (p), 12/12/1947:1
Student at American University in Washington, DC, 12/03/1948:4
Dainis, Helen
Obituary, 04/04/1947:10
Dainis, Mrs James W.
Dies at age 61, 04/04/1947:5
Dairies
see also Cows
William Fickert violates milk law accidentally, 01/26/1945:8
Kinsman’s Dairy, 3 North St (ad), 02/02/1945:3
Selectmen grant pasteurization license to W.F. Fickert & Son,
06/08/1945:8
Kinsman’s pasteurization permit renewed, 08/10/1945:8
W.F. Fickert & Son (ad), 09/07/1945:2
Fickert and Kinsman granted pasteurization licenses, 06/14/1946:7
Health officer proposes ban on sale of raw milk, 05/30/1947:1
William MacDougall urges study of milk question (l), 06/06/1947:3
Selectmen vote to take no action on raw milk question, 06/13/1947:1
Kinsman’s serving Middleboro customers for 40 years, 08/08/1947:5
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Dairies (continued)
Wiksten Bros. get pasteurization permit, 10/24/1947:2
Two-headed Holstein calf born on J. Edward Wiksten’s dairy farm (p),
07/09/1948:1
John Rebell praised for work as milk inspector, 09/24/1948:10
Eugene Warr leaves for national dairy show in Iowa, 10/08/1948:10
Ernest Pratt wins MA Dairy Herd Improvement contest, 07/22/1949:1
Ammonia leak at Fickert’s, 08/12/1949:9
Daisy Do-Nut Shop
Proprietor Wm. G. Brown (ad), 12/28/1945:7
Announces new pricing (ad), 03/04/1949:5
Daley, John
Dallas, Eleanor Southwick
Eleanor Southwick Zidiales petitions to change name, 04/08/1949:7
Dallas, Stanley A
Colonel graduates from USAF Institute of Technology, 09/02/1949:8
Dallas, Walter
Dallas, Walter H.
Lieutenant stationed at Muroc U.S. Air Force Post in the Mojave Desert,
09/16/1949:7
Dallas, Walter Harold
Walter Harold Zidiales petitions to change name, 04/08/1949:7
Dame, Frederick J.
Obituary, 09/06/1946:5
Dame, Frederick Joseph
Dies at age 79, 09/06/1946:5
Dame, Marita
Engaged to Francis Coute Amaral, Jr., 09/12/1947:4, 09/26/1947:5
Dame, Marita Ann
Wed to Francis Coute Amaral, Jr., 10/03/1947:4
Damiani, Annie
Engaged to Robert K. Mansfield, 03/23/1945:4
Wed to Robert K. Mansfield, 05/04/1945:5
Damon, Harold E.
Damon, Marion I.
Dams
Town will soon own dam off East Main St, 01/12/1945:4
Town now owns Nemasket dam, 02/23/1945:4
State Fisheries Division to rebuilt fishway, 03/09/1945:1
East Main St dam needs repair, 05/04/1945:1
Selectmen to obtain cost of new dam on Nemasket, 07/29/1949:1
Dance Instruction
Collette Spaulding, school of dance (ad), 01/16/1948:3
Dances and Dancing
see also Balls (parties)
Five hundred girls and boys at YMCA gala New Year’s Eve gala,
01/04/1946:1
Mollie Rollins’ students enjoy party with all-girls orchestra,
05/10/1946:6
Improved Order of Red Men hold annual dance, 05/17/1946:1
Ninth annual Police Relief Association benefit dance well attended,
05/24/1946:1
Firemen's Relief Association sponsors very successful dance,
04/02/1948:4
Shaw’s Fun House (ad), 04/02/1948:10
Selectmen to check for fire hazard at Shaw’s Fun House, 04/30/1948:4
Rainbow Girls conduct most attractive dance party, 05/21/1948:4
Lions sponsor pre-game football game rally and football dance,
11/26/1948:1
Drusilla Sousa completes dance course at Fred Astaire Studio in Boston,
04/29/1949:7
Dandley, Herbert
Manager of new Endicott-Johnson Co. shoe store here, 08/01/1947:1
Daniels, Frank
Mildred Howes and daughter Marjorie injured in collision with Daniels,
09/07/1945:4
Daniels, Frank S.
Granted permit to move building to Vaughan St, 09/21/1945:3
Daniels, Mildred
Danielson, John
Danielson, Marian
Engaged to be married, 04/22/1949:2
Danielson, Marion
Engaged to Harry Minassian, 09/03/1948:5
Danielson, Marion E.
Wed to Harry Minassian, 05/06/1949:6
Danks, Corinne Cushman
Son born, 09/06/1946:8
Danks, George Cushman
Born to George M. and Corinne Cushman, 09/06/1946:8
Danks, George M.
Son born, 09/06/1946:8
Dann, Arthur
Fined $25 for illegal fishing, 08/06/1948:4
Dann, Dorothy
Engaged to Manuel Freitas, 01/24/1947:5
Wed to Manuel Freitas, 01/24/1947:5, 01/24/1947:10
Dann, Paul
Wed to Ethel McTaggart, 04/26/1946:5
Dann, Robert
Fined $25 for illegal fishing, 08/06/1948:4
Danson Brook Farm
Trustee’s sale in bankruptcy (ad), 08/13/1948:3
Darcy, John Charles
Engaged to Mary Esther Ballam Sands, 10/19/1945:4
Wed to Mary Esther Ballam Sands, 01/04/1946:4
Darcy, Mabel E.
Auto goes off the road on East Main St, 06/13/1947:1
Darling, Clinton
Darling, Lester
Darling, Lester, Jr.
Receives boot training at Sampson, NY, 03/16/1945:6
Son born, 08/22/1947:4
Darling, Margaret I.
Engaged to Charles L. Abramson, 12/21/1945:4
Wed to Charles L. Abramson, 01/04/1946:4
Dascoulias, Angelo
Guilty of illegitimacy, 09/12/1947:2
Guilty of illegitimacy, sentenced to three months, 03/12/1948:1
Dascoulias, Angelo N.
Claims apology should be made (l), 08/02/1946:8
Dascoulias rams side of Dores’ house on Center St, 02/11/1949:6
Engaged to Helen M. Tarr, 12/30/1949:5
Dascoulias, Bessie
Engaged to Michael Maleski, 02/11/1949:4, 03/04/1949:7
Dascoulias, George
Obtains license for poolroom, 10/24/1947:1
Dascoulias, George N.
Discharged from 547th FA Battalion, 12/28/1945:6
Daughters of the American Revolution - Nemasket Chapter
Georgina Alger candidate for DAR outstanding girl award,
03/02/1945:2
Georgina Alger receives Massachusetts Good Citizenship Pilgrim
award, 03/23/1945:1
D’Auria, Joseph B.
Executor presents account of estate, 09/07/1945:5
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Davenport, Edwin
Recovering from beating received from burglars in Florida,
04/01/1949:10
Davenport, Jennie
Davenport, Mrs Edwin A.
Obituary, 10/15/1948:5
David, Beverly Ruth
Engaged to Murray Alberts, 08/26/1949:10
David, Dorothy
Davidow, William
New Bedford merchant drowns in Assawompsett, 05/28/1948:1
Davidson, H.
Refrigerator gas leak brings fire department, 11/28/1947:2
Davidson, Philip Harry
Engaged to Jean A. Dudley, 06/11/1948:4
Wed to Jean A. Dudley, 06/25/1948:5
Davies, Elaine Garafalo
Resides in Washington, Dc, 01/21/1949:10
Davis, Alma J.
Obituary, 09/19/1947:3
Davis, Annie W.
Davis, Charles
Son born, 11/14/1947:4
Davis, Doris
Engaged to Carl L. Sjostedt, 08/20/1948:3
Davis, Dorothy
Chosen MHS essayist, 03/16/1945:1
Enters Massachusetts State College, 09/28/1945:8
University of Massachusetts junior wins Henry Doherty Foundation
Scholarship, 07/25/1947:1
Awarded two scholarships to University of Massachusetts, 09/26/1947:5
Graduates from UMass, 06/10/1949:6
On Dean’s List at UMass, 11/25/1949:8
Davis, Florence
Davis, G.
Davis, George
Employed in Quincy, 10/12/1945:2
Named to All-Scholastic grid team, 12/10/1948:1
Davis, John
Marion couple married 40 years, 07/15/1949:7
Davis, Joseph Sullivan, Jr.
Wed to Priscilla May Whitman, 10/17/1947:4
Davis, Minnie
Employed at Trust Co., 10/11/1946:4
Davis, Myron C.
Assonet man dies at age 52, 11/09/1945:4
Davis, Myron G.
Obituary, 11/09/1945:8
Davis, Nellie M.
Wed to John R. Woodsum, 04/19/1946:5
Davis, R. Lloyd
Davis, Richard
Private 1st Class heads to Alaska after basic training, 04/30/1948:3
Private 1st Class likes service in Alaska (l), 07/23/1948:1
Davis, Richard A.
Stationed at Fort Dix, NJ, 02/27/1948:3
Private 1st Class stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska, 09/23/1949:5
Attends Bakers and Cooking School, 10/14/1949:12
Davis, Theodore S.
Obituary, 12/23/1949:10
Davis, Vera M.
Guilty of being stubborn child, gets probation, 11/15/1946:1
Davis, Wayne
Son born, 11/07/1947:4
Davis, Wayne A.
Commissary man 2nd Class serves on submarine USS Cusk,
11/26/1948:1
Davis, Wayne Albert
Navy man participates in amphibious exercises in the Pacific,
09/30/1949:7
Davison, George C.
Bus service license revoked, 05/11/1945:1
Davoll, John F.
Wed to Hazel J. Collins, 09/03/1948:4
Day, Barbara Beach
Wed to Francis Bernard Quelle, 05/06/1949:6
Day, Mrs Herbert
Resides in Oregon, 04/12/1946:2
Day, William
Thelma Carr charged with criminal trespass, 12/14/1945:2
Trespassing charge against Carr dismissed, 12/21/1945:8
De Barros, Isidoro
Obituary, 03/04/1949:8
De Barros, Jose
Administration presents account of estate, 04/02/1948:5
De Fusco, Thomas
Son born, 10/28/1949:5
De Gouveia, Antone
Engaged to Sophie De Gouveia, 07/16/1948:4
Wed to Sophie De Gouveia, 08/06/1948:4
De Gouveia, Sophie
Engaged to Antone De Gouveia, 07/16/1948:4
Wed to Antone De Gouveia, 08/06/1948:4
Deacon, Sarah W.
Engaged to Alfred Hodder, 11/02/1945:5
Wed to Alfred Hodder, 11/16/1945:4
Deagle, Augustus
Loses 250 chicks in brooder fire, 05/06/1949:3
Deagle, Sadie
Wed to John McPherson, 10/14/1949:6
Dealtry, A.R.
Cousin dies suddenly in New Bedford, 05/30/1947:7
Dean, Allen M.
Discharged from 19th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 11/09/1945:4,
11/23/1945:1
And George Powers granted victualler’s license for diner at Everett
Square, 11/23/1945:8
Wed to Eleanor P. Rice, 09/10/1948:4
Dean, Charles
Garage roof burns at South Main St, 09/14/1945:6
Dean, Harold Teddy
Dean, Valentine
Dies at age 77, 08/01/1947:4
Obituary, 08/01/1947:10
Deane, Adrian B.
Pictured with candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Arthur Coolidge (p),
08/02/1946:8
Deane, Albert
Sells building housing Gazette to Lorenzo Wood, 01/04/1946:1
Dies at age 82, 01/07/1949:4
Obituary, 01/07/1949:8
Deane, Albert A.
Area farmer awarded agricultural ‘A’, 02/02/1945:4
Deane, Charles
Father dies in Marion, 11/23/1945:7
Couple moves to Barden Hill Rd, 05/31/1946:8
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Deane, Charles B.
Antiques and furniture refinished, 10 Barden Hill Rd (ad), 04/23/1948:5
Alumnus of Tabor Academy, 06/11/1948:10
Deane, George E.
Chosen to attend Boys’ State at Amherst, 06/27/1947:1
Deane, George Edward
Interview with MHS senior class treasurer, 04/09/1948:3
Deane, Harold
Deane, Irene L.
Deane, Mrs Charles B.
04/11/1947:1
Deane, Philip
Resides in York, PA, 08/06/1948:3
Deane, Ronald
Aviation mechanic stationed in Virginia, 07/13/1945:7
Deane, Sarah
Obituary, 05/04/1945:2
Wife of Abiel dies at age 70, 05/04/1945:5
Deane, Wilfred
Deane, Wilfred D.
Boxes burn at Deane’s dahlia farm, 04/26/1946:4
Deane, Wilfred D., Jr.
Private transfers to Fort Meade, MD, 02/02/1945:4
Deane, Wilfred Dimick, Jr.
Deane, Wilfred, Jr.
Engaged to Shirley Louise Sault, 08/29/1947:1, 10/31/1947:4
Wed to Shirley Louise Sault, 11/07/1947:4
Dean-Morris Shoe Co.
Old fashioned help wanted (ad), 08/10/1945:3
Stitchers wanted, 17 Jackson St (ad), 09/07/1945:3
CPA approves construction project, 11/08/1946:7
Stitchers needed (ad), 11/22/1946:10
DeArruda, Jesse
Staff Sergeant stationed in Florence, SC, 06/08/1945:4
Son born, 09/27/1946:4
DeArruda, John
DeArruda, John J.
Back in action in northern Italy, 01/12/1945:1
DeArruda, Lillian
Engaged to Walter Cassidy, 01/10/1947:5
Wed to Walter Cassidy, 01/24/1947:5
DeArruda, Lillian Catherine
Engaged to Walter Everett Cassidy, 09/28/1945:1
DeArruda, Mary Isabel
Wife of Manuel dies at age 55, 09/03/1948:4
Obituary, 09/03/1948:9
DeArruda, Theodore W.
Deaths - Middleboro
Fewer than births in 1944, 01/12/1945:1
Number 144 in 1948, 01/28/1949:4
Deaton, Pasco Cooper
Killed in action over Egypt in 1942, 08/02/1946:1
DeBoer, George
Chimney fire on Coombs St, 10/03/1947:7
DeBoer, Gerard
DeBoer, Gerard W.
Wounded in France, convalescing in Virginia, 02/09/1945:1
Transferred to Lovell General Hospital (p), 03/16/1945:1
DeBoer, Janna
Hears from family in Holland for first time in six years, 09/14/1945:1
DeBoer, Ranald
Meets Bernard Sheehan and Philip Iampietro in the Philippines,
03/30/1945:4
Couple moves into new home on Moulton St, 03/26/1948:5
DeBoer, Ranald G.
Machinists Mate 2nd Class currently in the Philippines (p),
03/16/1945:1
Decker, Leon
Reverend resigns from First Baptist, 04/13/1945:8
DeCoff (Mr)
Silva & DeCoff, painting, paperhanging, refinishing (ad), 10/29/1948:4
DeCoff, C.
Interior and exterior painting and decorating, 106 Pearl St (ad),
09/02/1949:3
DeCoff, Clifford G.
Purchases Pearl St home from James McCluskey, 05/21/1948:7
Decumba, Lewis
DeCunha, Louis
Son born, 01/07/1949:4
Deeb, Alexandra
Deeb, Selma Regina
Engaged to Ralph Henry Belrose, 08/17/1945:4
Wed to Ralph Henry Belrose, 08/31/1945:4
Deer
Tank truck strikes deer on Rocky Gutter St on way to fire, 07/11/1947:1
Adnah Harlow hits deer on Thompson St, 11/28/1947:4
Body of doe disappears after accident on Marion Rd, 11/12/1948:1
Almeida bus kills doe on Murdock St, 11/19/1948:1
Stolen deer costs Plympton man $100, 11/19/1948:1
Rhode Island car smashed by deer on Rte 28, 11/18/1949:9
Warren Brooks’ car hits deer on West Grove St, 12/16/1949:9
Deer Hunting
Eight hunters nabbed, fined $25 each, 12/14/1945:1
Local hunters break meat shortage in Maine, 11/01/1946:1
Newell Wambolt charged with illegal use of spotlight, 11/01/1946:4
Morris Parkkonen charged with deer jacking, 12/06/1946:3
Harold Hill gets 6-point buck in Rock section, 12/05/1947:6
Deer hunters report take at local station, 12/10/1948:1
Twenty-three hunters report in at Middleboro station, 12/17/1948:1
Ernest Massicott bags small deer in South Middleboro, 12/17/1948:8
Eighteen deer reported at local station, 12/09/1949:1
Thomas and Tibbetts each bag 150-lb deer, 12/16/1949:14
Defense Industry
Leonard & Barrows essential war plant, jobs available (ad),
01/12/1945:6
Walker Co. needs women to help fulfill military contracts (ad),
03/02/1945:4
Quartermaster places new orders for combat boots with Keith Co.,
04/20/1945:4
Leonard & Barrows and Plymouth Shoe Co. receive awards from
national committee on war industries, 08/17/1945:1
Cancellation of government has big impact here, 08/24/1945:1
Rock Mfg. Co. still working on war contracts, men wanted (ad),
08/31/1945:5
DeGrass, Joseph
Rear-ended by Providence driver on East Main St, 08/05/1949:5
DeGrass, Joseph, Jr.
Engaged to Hilda Roderick, 10/10/1947:4
Wed to Hilda Roderick, 10/24/1947:4
Degree of Pocahontas - Assawompsett Council
Celebrates 22nd anniversary, 04/04/1947:5
Hosts joint district meeting (p), 04/30/1948:1
Deich, Samuel
New teacher of physics at MHS, 05/17/1946:1
Son born, 10/03/1947:4
Profile of MHS teacher, 12/09/1949:2
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Deitz, Mrs Earl
DeJesus, Henry
Couple celebrates 3rd anniversary, 10/19/1945:8
Son born, 07/15/1949:4
DeJesus, Ora DeMoranville
Son born, 07/15/1949:4
DeJongh, Emily
Delaney, Patricia Frances
Wed to Edward Lester Belcher, 08/15/1947:4
Delano, Annie L.
Delano, Harold W.
Engaged to Annie L. Chandonais, 07/16/1948:4
Wed to Annie L. Chandonais, 07/23/1948:4
Delano, Herman H.
Engaged to Ethel M. Shaw, 09/02/1949:4
Wed to Ethel M. Shaw, 09/16/1949:6
Delano, Laura A.
Obituary, 12/28/1945:5
Wife of Walton H. dies at age 90, 12/28/1945:5
Delano, Lucius S.
Private 1st Class assigned to Tinker Air Base, OK, 10/21/1949:3
Delano, Ray O.
Opens veterinarians office on Main St in Lakeville, 08/06/1948:1
Veterinarian, Nemasket Kennels (ad), 08/06/1948:8
Delano, Ray O., Jr.
Engaged to Annette Perkins, 05/28/1948:8
Delano, Rolfe A.
Files complaint of flicking lights, 12/06/1946:1
Delano, Roy Osborn, Jr.
Delano, Walter H.
Delarocco, Carl
Takes basic training at Fort Bragg, NC, 11/05/1948:2
D’Elia, Joseph
Corporal stationed at Camp Gruber, OK, 01/05/1945:4
D’Elia, Joseph S.
Appointed to regular police force, 02/25/1949:1
Scores rare 29 cribbage hand, 04/22/1949:5
D’Elia, Sylvania
Della Chisa, Walter
Wed to Jane Buckner, 07/02/1948:10
Dellarocco, Donald
Seaman 2nd Class awaits orders at Norfolk, VA (p), 02/09/1945:1
Seaman 2nd Class serves on USS Myles C. Fox, 02/01/1946:5
Engaged to Elaine L. Tanguay, 11/11/1949:5
Wed to Elaine L. Tanguay, 11/25/1949:5
Dellarocco, Donald D.
Seaman 2nd Class gets leave in Tokyo area, 11/09/1945:1
Dellarocco, Joseph S.
Seaman Apprentice serves on USS Samuel B. Roberts, 06/17/1949:9
Dellarocco, Veronica
Engaged to Joseph Cannucci, 08/15/1947:8, 02/27/1948:10,
03/26/1948:4
Wed to Joseph Cannucci, 04/09/1948:4
Dellorocco, Donald
Returns to U.S. on board USS Myles C. Fox, 05/03/1946:1
Engaged to Elaine Lois Tanguay, 09/02/1949:5
DeLongchamps, J.A.
Manager of Cape Sanitation Service, exterminators and fumigators (ad),
06/15/1945:4
DeLongchamps, Jeanette
Car driven by Kurt Carlton goes into ditch, two little girls injured,
07/25/1947:1
DeLongchamps, Joseph
Son born, 07/04/1947:4
DeLongchamps, Joseph A.
And Malaguti inquire about night club license, 11/23/1945:1
No license available at this time, 12/07/1945:1
Arnold Salley takes over Middleboro branch of Pilgrim Floor Cleaning
Service (ad), 02/01/1946:8
Delorey, John J.
Bicyclist hit by South Carver auto, 01/04/1946:1
Delori, Edmund
Son born, 10/26/1945:4
DeMaranville, Bernice
Middleboro Girl Scout troops hold annual rally (p), 06/11/1948:4
DeMaranville, George Myron
Dies at age 78, 04/08/1949:6
Obituary, 04/08/1949:6
DeMaranville, James
Receives “A” Agricultural award, 02/16/1945:8
Resides in Randolph, 08/01/1947:3
Resides in East Bridgewater, 03/04/1949:6
DeMaranville, Leo
Private 1st Class stationed in Tennessee, 03/02/1945:7
DeMaranville, Wilfred Parry
Wed to Helen Theresa Bernoski, 07/20/1945:4
DeMello, Arthur J.
DeMello, Edward
Purchases Nelson homestead on Bedford St from Thomas Drab,
09/28/1945:7
DeMello, Henry
Staff Sergeant awarded Good Conduct Medal in British Guiana,
04/27/1945:7
Demers, Albert
Demers, Bud
Demers, D.
Demers, Donald M.
Receives citation from naval commander, 11/25/1949:8
Demers, Laura
Demers, Lois
Engaged to John Nielson, 09/20/1946:5
Wed to John Nielson, 09/27/1946:4
Demers, Marilyn
Engaged to Ralph Chartier, 10/24/1947:4
Demers, Marilyn Almy
Wed to Ralph Joseph Chartier, 11/12/1948:5
Demers, Ronald
Hit in eye by jackknife, 07/08/1949:6
Demers, William
Corporal with 8th Army in Japan, 05/24/1946:1
Corporal pictured with all-girl orchestra in Japan (p), 07/12/1946:1
Demers, William L.
Engaged to Marjorie A. Gates, 07/22/1949:4
Wed to Marjorie E. Gates, 08/05/1949:4
Demolition (building)
Town asks for ruling on demolition of houses left to town in Rounseville
will, 09/14/1945:1
Debris cleanup requested at Center and Pearl St, 09/14/1945:4
Martenson gets Arch St houses in town auction, Tallman hints reprisal,
11/09/1945:1
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Demolition (building) (continued)
Tallman assured that Arch St property will be torn down, 10/04/1946:1
Heavy snow collapses canoe house at Sturtevant’s corner, 01/30/1948:4
DeMoranville, Alan
DeMoranville, Bertram
Son born, 07/06/1945:4
DeMoranville, Carolyn
DeMoranville, Elsie C.
Collides with Brockton auto at Bedford and Plymouth St, 07/18/1947:1
DeMoranville, Esther V.
DeMoranville, Esther Victoria
Obituary, 03/26/1948:7
DeMoranville, Gordon
DeMoranville, Harold
Son born, 08/20/1948:4
DeMoranville, Harold C.
Wed to Dorothy M. Tower, 09/26/1947:4
DeMoranville, Herbert
Lakeville man dies, 09/30/1949:2
DeMoranville, Herbert Morrill
Dies at age 73, 09/30/1949:5
Obituary, 09/30/1949:9
DeMoranville, Jean
Engaged to Ellsworth F. Crowell, Jr., 06/06/1947:1
DeMoranville, Jean G.
Engaged to Ellsworth F. Crowell, Jr., 06/27/1947:4
Wed to Ellsworth F. Crowell, 07/11/1947:4
DeMoranville, Julia E.
Dies at age 72, 10/26/1945:4
Obituary, 10/26/1945:6
DeMoranville, Kenneth
Austin Pollitt acquitted on charge of leaving scene after hitting and
killing dog, 08/24/1945:1
DeMoranville, Leo
Stationed in Florida, 08/24/1945:7
Awaits discharge from Drew Field, FL, 01/04/1946:2
Transfers to Westover Field pending discharge, 02/08/1946:2
Son born, 03/07/1947:5
Pleads not guilty to reckless and drunk driving in accident that took
son’s life, 08/20/1948:1
DeMoranville, Leo F.
Case continued, 09/03/1948:5
Guilty of reckless and drunk driving, 09/24/1948:1
DeMoranville, Leo, Jr.
Three-year-old fatally injured when car goes off Rhode Island Rd,
08/20/1948:1
Demoranville, Leon
DeMoranville, Leon
Gassed World War I veteran admitted to Veterans’ Hospital,
10/08/1948:6
DeMoranville, Malcolm
DeMoranville, Marion Louise
Engaged to James Vincent Ross, 01/11/1946:5
Wed to Vincent James Ross, 02/15/1946:5, 02/22/1946:5
DeMoranville, Myron
DeMoranville, Ora Gabrey
DeMoranville, Oscar Frederick
Obituary, 02/14/1947:4
Dies at age 50, 02/14/1947:5
DeMoranville, Richard
DeMoranville, Robert
Chimney fire on Miller St, 03/01/1946:3
DeMoranville, Susie Bartlett
Obituary, 09/14/1945:4
Wife of Robert S. dies at age 55, 09/14/1945:4
Dempsey, Barbara
Dempsey, Gordon
DeMulder, Nicholas
Son born, 02/20/1948:4
Denham, Annie L.
Guardian presents account of estate, 06/06/1947:5
Denham, Arthur H.
Obituary, 02/08/1946:3
Dies at age 79, 02/08/1946:4
Denham, Charles
Denham, Charles O.
Denham, Charles Omer
Dies at age 80, 11/28/1947:4
Obituary, 11/28/1947:5
Denham, Dorothy F.
Wed to Peter G. Swider, 06/22/1945:4
Denham, Walter
Son born, 06/29/1945:4
DeNino, Christine E.
Engaged to Charles F. Andrews, 06/21/1946:4
DeNiro, Christine E.
Wed to Charles F. Andrews, 07/26/1946:5
Dennett, George A.
Dennett, Mary J.
Obituary, 10/19/1945:3
Wife of George H. dies at age 67, 10/19/1945:4
Dennett, Mrs Winfield
Resides in Northfield, 09/24/1948:5
Dennison, Alice
Engaged to Thomas Fairchild, 02/06/1948:10
Denson, Alice M.
Engaged to Guy L. Hudson, Jr., 07/11/1947:4
Wed to Guy L. Hudson, Jr., 07/25/1947:5
Denson, Ernest L., Jr.
Denson, James
Loses thumb and three fingers to exploding shell, 10/26/1945:1
Denson, Joanne Card
Engaged to Andrew Freeman Griffith, Jr., 10/22/1948:6
Denson, Joanne Carol
Wed to Andrew Freeman Griffith, 11/05/1948:6
Dentists
see also Goldblatt, S.M.
T.W. Leach, 25 Center St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Dr F.L. Rounds, regular office hours daily except Thursday (ad),
01/12/1945:8
Bates School exams number 323, 03/09/1945:2
Selectmen vote on salary for school dentist, 02/08/1946:2
Louis Fuller re-appointed school dentist, 09/13/1946:1
Veteran local dentist Robert Butler dies, obituary (p), 10/04/1946:1
F. Lawton Barrows discharged from U.S. Navy, resumes practice in
Boston, 10/11/1946:1
Irving Hardy tells of recent dental mission to Poland, 11/08/1946:1
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Dentists (continued)
Fuller re-appointed school dentist, 09/05/1947:1
Woolworth’s plans expansion, F.L. Rounds must move, 04/02/1948:1
Board of Health approves use of sodium fluoride, 08/06/1948:1
Gillis Turner takes over practice of Fred Rounds (ad), 11/26/1948:8
Irving Hardy develops false teeth with metal edges, 03/25/1949:1
Norman Lightford completes dental training at University of Toronto,
05/27/1949:7
Dr Turner adds Wednesday evening office hours (ad), 08/05/1949:8
Dr Leach in accident on the way home, 12/16/1949:1
Department Stores (see Alonzo F. Ryder Co.; F.W. Woolworth & Co.;
The Boston Store; W.T. Grant Co.)
Depot Grove
Citizens protest carnivals at grove, 02/21/1947:1
Banned as carnival lot, 02/28/1947:1
Still barred for carnivals, 05/02/1947:1
Owner Otis Randall forbids carnivals, 05/09/1947:1
VFW buys land for clubhouse, 07/18/1947:1
Carnival ban rescinded, 09/05/1947:1
Derby, Harold
DeRheims, Albert C.
Son born, 05/25/1945:4
DeRheims, Donald Carlisle
Born to Albert C., 05/25/1945:4
Derksen, Charles
Engaged to Elaine Tessier, 05/16/1947:10
Derksen, Elaine Tessier
Deroche, Howard J.
Engaged to Antoinette T. Matrisciano, 09/10/1948:4
Wed to Antoinette T. Matrisciano, 09/17/1948:4
DeRoche, Norma
Engaged to Mando Matrisciano, 07/19/1946:8
DeRoche, Norma M.
Engaged to Mando F. Matrisciano, 08/09/1946:5
Wed to Mando F. Matrisciano, 09/13/1946:5
Derosier, Eleanor
Member of MHS senior yearbook staff, senior class play, and Pro
Merito Society (p), 06/21/1946:9
Derosier, Eleanor Marie
Engaged to William Francis Begley, 12/24/1948:10, 09/16/1949:6
Wed to William Francis Begley, 11/25/1949:5
Derrick, Earl
Completes 6 years of service in U.S. Navy, 11/08/1946:10
Derrick, Weston E.
Receives first Nazi sub surrender, 06/22/1945:1
Yeoman stationed on Guam, 04/09/1948:10
Dervinis, Louise Dorothy
Wed to Roger Sisson Tripp, 10/21/1949:5
DeSantos, Manuel
Engaged to Mary T. Mello, 05/30/1947:2
Engaged to Mary Mello, 05/30/1947:4
Wed to Mary Mello, 06/13/1947:4
Desertion and Non-Support
Non-support payments total $16,164 in 1944, 01/19/1945:3
Philip Shurtleff charged with non-support of three minor children,
05/18/1945:1
David Russell, Jr. arraigned on charge of non-support of mother,
05/25/1945:1
Arthur Hudson gets two months in non-support case, 06/29/1945:8
Peter Letourneau fails to appear in court on non-support case,
07/06/1945:6
Former resident Frederick Norris told to pay support or go to jail,
07/27/1945:7
Daisy Silvia fails to show cause in non-support case, 10/05/1945:3
Desertion and Non-Support (continued)
Harold Dudley guilty of non-support of minor child, 07/05/1946:1
Margaret Tubman’s husband ordered to pay $15 per week in support,
07/05/1946:1
Ronald Lewis pleads not guilty to non-support charge, 08/23/1946:1
Lewis non-support case continued, 08/30/1946:1
Archibald MacNayr must pay $25 to support family, 09/06/1946:1
Francis Covel guilty of non-support, 10/25/1946:1
George Thomas guilty of non-support, 10/25/1946:1
Raymond April acquitted of non-support and assault, 11/22/1946:1
Wilbor Ray guilty of non-support, 11/22/1946:1
Ronald Lewis must continue payments for child support, 11/29/1946:4
Lewis Thayer sent to jail for failure to support children, 11/29/1946:5
Wilbor Ray gets slight reduction in amount owed to wife for support,
01/17/1947:1
Wilbor Ray ordered to pay wife, or else, 05/16/1947:1
Albert Matrisciano guilty of non-support and damage to home,
06/20/1947:6
Scott McCallum fails to fool judge in non-support case, 07/25/1947:1
Albert Matrisciano gets one more chance to stay out of jail,
08/08/1947:1
Probation continued in Selenius support case, 08/15/1947:1
Henry Gray ordered to pay wife $20 per week, 08/22/1947:2
Probation violator, Wilbor Ray, gets three months, 08/29/1947:1
William Wrightington ordered to pay support to family, 10/31/1947:1
Raymond Barrows charged, 11/07/1947:10
Barrows non-support case continued, 11/21/1947:1
Dean Jennings charged, 12/05/1947:1
James Thomas guilty of non-support, 12/05/1947:6
Dean Jennings denies charge of non-support, 12/12/1947:14
Jennings’ non-support case continued for disposition, 12/26/1947:1
Robert Wilbur found guilty of neglect, 01/02/1948:4
Charles Linhares non-support case headed to grand jury, 01/09/1948:1
Herbert Pierce ordered to pay $7 for support of child, 01/30/1948:1
Carlo Bena convicted of non-support, 02/13/1948:1
Henry Gray claims non-support payments unfair, 02/13/1948:6
Dean Jennings fails to appear in court, capias issued, 02/27/1948:1
Harold Tassinari ordered to pay child support to Rachel Gazlon,
02/27/1948:1
Dean Jennings found guilty, 03/05/1948:1
Raymond Barros fails to appear in court on non-support charge,
03/05/1948:6
Julio Mecchi charged with non-support, 03/19/1948:6
Mecchi non-support case continued, 03/26/1948:9
Raymond Barrows sent to jail for eight months each for larceny and
non-support, 04/02/1948:1
Albert Rullo guilty of non-support, 04/02/1948:7
Bena and Thomas sentenced to four months for failure to take
court-ordered support seriously, 04/09/1948:1
Mecchi case continued, 04/16/1948:9
Jacinto Martins pleads innocent to non-support charge, 04/23/1948:6
Francis Bosari guilty of non-support, 04/30/1948:9
Jacinto Martins withdraws appeal in non-support case, 05/14/1948:4
Henry Gray discharged from probation, 05/14/1948:8
Boleslaw Jurgelewicz gets six months for contempt in support case,
07/16/1948:1
Dean Jennings’ probation continued, 09/10/1948:7
Harold Hill to contest wife’s charge of non-support, 10/29/1948:1
Edward Freeman non-support case dismissed for lack of prosecution,
11/05/1948:3
Joseph Gabrey found not guilty, 01/14/1949:9
Ronald Lewis guilty of non-support, 02/18/1949:4
William Wrightington charged, 03/18/1949:2
William Wrightington sentenced to 4 months for non-support,
03/25/1949:2
Heleen non-support case in court, 05/06/1949:3
Probation continued in Beard non-support case, 05/20/1949:2
Samuel Rullo guilty of non-support, 05/20/1949:4
Joseph Gabrey non-support case continued, 06/24/1949:12
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Desertion and Non-Support (continued)
Carlo Bena guilty of non-support, 10/28/1949:3
John Sheehan guilty of non-support, 11/04/1949:12
The Design Shop
All your knitting needs, 11 Prospect St (ad), 10/17/1947:6
DeSilvia, Mrs Lyversa
Sister dies in Newton, 01/19/1945:8
Desmond, Timothy
Gets three months for auto theft, one month for drunk driving,
09/12/1947:1
Gets two months for auto and license violations; guilty of drunkenness,
08/27/1948:6
Desmond, Timothy J.
Jailed 30 days for assault on Gertrude Stevens, 08/12/1949:3
Desmond, Timothy S.
Desnoyer, Edward
Son born, 01/24/1947:4
Desnoyers, Adelaide C.
Engaged to Malcolm C. Pittsley, 10/01/1948:4
Wed to Malcolm W. Pittsley, 10/08/1948:6
Desrosiers, Alfred
Son born, 02/20/1948:4
Desrosiers, Alfred A.
Engaged to Catherine E. Allen, 04/27/1945:4
DesRosiers, Alfred J.
Desrosiers, Alfred V.
Wed to Catherine E. Allen, 05/11/1945:4
Fined for illegal fishing at Assawompsett, 10/21/1949:1
Desrosiers, Alfred Victor
Discharged from U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 10/19/1945:2
Desrosiers, Eleanor
Engaged to William Begley, 09/02/1949:9
DesRosiers, Lillian
Engaged to Ronald Dunham, 05/02/1947:5
Wed to Ronald Dunham, 05/09/1947:6
DesRosiers, Lillian Carmen
Engaged to Ronald Dunham, 07/06/1945:1
DesRosiers, Loretta Travis
Son born, 06/10/1949:6
DesRosiers, Norman
Engaged to Loretta Travis, 02/14/1947:1
Son born, 06/10/1949:6
DesRosiers, Norman N.
Receives Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster for service in Italy (p), 05/18/1945:1
Engaged to Loretta J. Travis, 02/07/1947:5
Wed to Loretta J. Travis, 02/14/1947:5
DesRosiers Bros.
Sawmill (ad), 03/26/1948:10
Fire in shavings pile at sawmill, 07/30/1948:5
Destruction of Property (see Malicious Mischief; Vandalism)
Deszyek, Amelia Johnson
Deszyek, Edward
Deszyek, Elizabeth Tinkham
Born to Edward and Amelia Johnson, 05/04/1945:6
Deterra, Victor J., Jr.
Engaged to Rose Camandona, 12/20/1946:5
Deterro, Victor J., Jr.
Wed to Rose Camandona, 01/24/1947:5
DeThomas, Veronica A.
Engaged to John Evanoff, Jr., 11/04/1949:7
Wed to John Evanoff, Jr., 11/25/1949:5
Dever, Paul A.
DeVinny, Donald
Former Middleboro resident plans move from NJ to FL, 05/21/1948:2
Devitt, Clarence E.
Obituary, 02/21/1947:5
Devlin, Betty
Devlin, Charles
High St couple married 25 years, 05/07/1948:1
Devlin, Charles A.
Candidate for Planning Board, 12/09/1949:7
Devlin, Claire
Enters Mt. St. Mary College, Hooksett, NH, 09/19/1947:5
Devlin, Edward
Pre-med student enlists in Navy, 01/05/1945:1
Completes boot training at Sampson, NY, 03/23/1945:1
Seaman 2nd Class takes additional training in Chicago, 04/13/1945:1
Awarded scholarship to Holy Cross, 10/03/1947:7
Devlin, Edward A.
On Dean’s List at Holy Cross, 03/11/1949:10
Devlin, Edward Allen
Seventeen-year-old takes Navy oath, 01/12/1945:1
Graduates from Holy Cross (p), 06/17/1949:1
Devlin, Mrs Charles
Boston terrier wins first at Brockton fair, 09/20/1946:2
Dewhurst, Elmer
Bonfire blazes up in yard on Wareham St, 05/17/1946:4
Dewhurst, Elmer Thomas
Obituary, 12/05/1947:4
Dies at age 47, 12/05/1947:6
Dewhurst, Natalie
Engaged to Thomas A. Holden, 06/14/1946:1, 08/22/1947:4
Wed to Thomas A. Holden, 09/05/1947:4
Dewing, Arleen R.
Engaged to William T. Maltais, 09/02/1949:4
Wed to William T. Maltais, 09/09/1949:5
DeWolfe, William
Wed to Barbara Mosher, 09/16/1949:2
Dextraze, Clarence
Son born, 03/30/1945:4
Receives national bowling award, 01/11/1946:3
Wins national bowling honors, 08/23/1946:1
Dextraze, Richard
Child falls off bakery truck, 08/01/1947:1
Di Donato, Michael
Horseman run down by auto driven by Warren Pike, 07/20/1945:1
Pike guilty of hitting horse, rider, 08/31/1945:1
Di Stefano, Elizabeth Drew
Engaged to Casimir Kirkell, 01/30/1948:4
Diab, Thomas
Boston man purchases Bedford St homestead of Nelson family,
originally bartered from Indians, 06/29/1945:5
Sells Nelson homestead on Bedford St to Edward Dwelly, 07/27/1945:3
Diamond, Charles
Spray painting, cars and trucks (ad), 07/11/1947:2
Diamond, Charlie
Wins wrestling match over Canada’s Tiger Tasker, 03/22/1946:9
In opening wrestling bout in Brockton (ad), 03/29/1946:10
Wrestler wins again, 04/05/1946:3
Wins again, defeats Billy Brooks of Hartford, 04/12/1946:1
Takes Germaine in two straight falls, 04/19/1946:7
Return match (ad), 05/10/1946:8
Wins return match at Brockton, 05/17/1946:2
Mitchells spell trouble for New Bedford team (p), 11/15/1946:1
Tackles for Mitchell Club (p), 08/15/1947:2
Dick, Margaret
Teaches at Nassam College, Maine, 04/06/1945:4
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Dietemann, Allan B.
Son born, 02/11/1949:4
Dietemann, Allan John
Born to Allan B. and Arlene Sturtevant, 02/11/1949:4
Dietemann, Arlene Sturtevant
Son born, 02/11/1949:4
Dietemann, Eileen
Employed with ordinance department in Washington, DC, 07/20/1945:3
Dill, Andrea
Dill, Elbert
Son born, 10/22/1948:6
Dill, Laura Catherine
Obituary, 09/30/1949:5
Wife of Ralph W. dies at age 61, 09/30/1949:5
Dill, Lilly
Engaged to Ernest M. Wright, 05/11/1945:4
Wed to Ernest M. Wright, 05/25/1945:4
DiMeo, Alyce
Dimm, Stanley D.
Engaged to Mary Dores, 06/07/1946:8
Dimond, Charles
Son born, 02/16/1945:5
Dimond, Charles E.
Asks selectmen to consider permit for professional wrestling bouts,
08/09/1946:1
Dimond, Charlie
Local wrestler gets top billing, 03/15/1946:1
On local wrestling card (ad), 03/15/1946:10
Dimond, Robert E.
Dimytrieovitch, Peter
Frederic Perry’s Yugoslavian roommate guest of family, 07/11/1947:5
Dion, Paul
Scouts close record season at Camp Norse (p), 08/12/1949:1
Dion, Raymond
Son born, 01/21/1949:5
Dionne, Warren E.
Discharged from 666th Medical Clearing Co., 12/28/1945:6
Engaged to Shirley R. Westling, 05/16/1947:4
Wed to Shirley R. Westling, 05/30/1947:4
Diphtheria
Forty-three children attend clinic, 04/13/1945:1
Forty-eight children attend clinic, 05/25/1945:1
Pre-school child clinic announced (ad), 03/15/1946:10
Attendance small at clinic, 03/22/1946:1
Additional clinic scheduled (ad), 04/05/1946:8
Third, and final, clinic held, 05/10/1946:1
Notice of public clinic (ad), 03/14/1947:8
Free clinic (ad), 04/04/1947:7
Board of Health announces clinic (ad), 04/02/1948:10
Announcement of clinic (ad), 03/18/1949:6
Directories (see Census)
Dirksen, Charles Henry
Engaged to Elaine Richards Tessier, 11/15/1946:1
Dirksen, Mrs Charles
Resides in Cazenovia, NY, 12/05/1947:12
Dirkson, Elaine
Resides in Cazenovia, NY, 08/19/1949:6
Disasters
Paul Cloutier writes parents of disaster in Galveston (l), 05/09/1947:10
Diseases
see also Diphtheria; March of Dimes; Middleboro - Board of Health;
Scarlet Fever
Number of cases of communicable diseases drops in 1944; annual
report, 01/26/1945:1
Hayward project to get complete data on TB cases, 04/06/1945:1
Polio patient, Patricia Leipis, released from sanatorium, 01/09/1948:4
Diseases (continued)
Mrs Carl Burgess’ baby has whooping cough, suffocates in parked car,
04/09/1948:1
Only two cases of polio in town, 10/14/1949:1
Displaced Persons (see World War, 1939-1945 – Refugees)
District Court, Fourth (see Fourth District Court)
Disturbing the Peace
Charles Griswold makes 19th court appearance on drunk charge,
06/01/1945:1
Wrightington and Morrison charged after “wrestling match”,
06/08/1945:3
Soldier from Camp Edwards breaks windows at military pickup station,
07/13/1945:6
Thelma and Girard Carr charged, 08/31/1945:3
Henry Soucie fined $10, 01/04/1946:7
Anthony Matriciano on long probation for drunkenness and disturbing
the peace, 02/22/1946:3
Jerome Silva charged with drunkenness and disturbing the peace,
08/02/1946:5
Antone Matrisciano not guilty, 03/21/1947:1
Arthur Alves fined $10, 08/22/1947:2
Gordon and William Bennett each fined $5, 08/29/1947:1
Matrisciano’s suspension revoked, gets jail sentence, 10/24/1947:5
12/31/1948:1
Warren Standish gets long probation, must stay away from
father-in-law’s house, 02/18/1949:7
John Cordeiro guilty of drunkenness and disturbing the peace,
06/17/1949:4
John Vickery whooped it up on horseback, arrested for disturbing the
peace and drunkenness, 07/22/1949:3
Hannah Horton guilty, 09/16/1949:10
Ditano, John
Engaged to Blanche E. Thomas, 08/05/1949:4
Wed to Blanche E. Thomas, 08/19/1949:4
Ditano, John W.
On board destroyer escort attacked by kamikaze, 08/03/1945:1
Ditano, John William
Narrowly escapes death after Jap suicide plane attack, 07/06/1945:1
Ditano, Leonard
Escapes injury when water shutoff blows out under pressure,
11/02/1945:1
Son born, 11/02/1945:5
Water department employee retires after 36 years of service,
08/22/1947:1
Ditano, Leonard Nicholas
Divorce
Elmer Phinney airs opinions on the ladies (l), 08/23/1946:8
Dixon, Thomas G.
Chlechauf’s auto demolished in crash with Dixon on Rte 28 (p),
07/02/1948:1
Doane, Arthur H.
Obituary, 08/03/1945:4
Doane, Logie
New Mitchell Memorial football coach, 05/14/1948:1
Doctors (see Physicians)
Dodenhoff, Edgar
Son born, 10/12/1945:4, 07/11/1947:4
Dodenhoff, Edgar W.
Dodenhoff, John D.
John D. Dodenhoff & Son, carpenters and cabinet makers (ad),
01/24/1947:6
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Dodenhoff, Ray
Pre-cut garages (ad), 06/18/1948:12
Dodenhoff, Raymond
Notice of hearing on gasoline license application, 05/02/1947:5
Son born, 05/13/1949:6
Dodenhoff, Raymond J.
Dodge (Mrs)
MHS freshmen class adviser (p), 06/21/1946:9
Dodge, Alan
Member of MHS traffic squad (p), 06/21/1946:9
Enrolls at Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, 09/26/1947:10
Dodge, Allan
Dodge, Herbert
With Brown-Pacific-Maxon Construction Co. building naval base in
Guam, 03/12/1948:10
Returns from 20 months on Guam with civilian construction company,
10/28/1949:10
Dodge, Margaret
Use of MHS library by students gratifying says librarian, 12/03/1948:1
Dodge, Margaret Anderson
New librarian at high school, 08/31/1945:1
Dodge, Patricia
Doe, John
Notice of Lakeville tax taking, 03/26/1948:9, 08/26/1949:8
Dog Racing
Methodist group adopts Kendall’s resolution after bishops yield to ODT,
06/15/1945:1
Lakeville Agricultural Society charter petition provides for racing,
08/10/1945:1
Dog Shows
see also Simmons, Addison
Local dogs cop harrier finals, 12/14/1945:1
Russell and Sisson’s dogs do well at area shows, 05/03/1946:8
Mrs Charles Devlin’s Boston terrier wins first at Brockton fair,
09/20/1946:2
Lakeville Sportsmen's Club holds annual spring field trials,
04/04/1947:4
Sullivan’s dachshund wins honors at Chestnut Hill, 05/23/1947:9
Jane Savage Stohn’s collie wins companion dog degree, 07/04/1947:5
Southeastern Massachusetts Springer Spaniel holds second annual field
trial here, 11/19/1948:5
Lakeville Sportsmen’s Club hosts Rabbit Day Field Trial Association
event, 12/16/1949:13
Dogs
see also Plymouth County Kennel and Obedience Training Club;
Simmons, Addison
Fire in oil stove at Moskoff’s Bedford St kennel, 05/25/1945:4
Austin Pollitt acquitted on charge of leaving scene after hitting and
killing dog, 08/24/1945:1
Thomas Senna’s cocker spaniel gives birth to albino, 04/04/1947:1
Dog kills 114 pullets belonging to Paquin, 04/18/1947:1
Male Boston terrier missing (p) (John McQuiggan), 05/16/1947:10
Jane Stohn’s collie wins companion dog degree, 07/04/1947:5
Harold Williams willing to organize training class, 03/19/1948:7
Obedience training held at Lakeville fairgrounds, 06/04/1948:3
Providence bakery truck driver injured avoiding dog, 01/14/1949:3
Quellnoy Kennels, Long Point Rd (ad), 03/04/1949:2
Eight-year-old Virginia Turnbull bitten by dog, 04/22/1949:9
Three-year-old, Clarence Wills, Jr., bitten, 05/06/1949:1
Nemasket Kennels established 20 years, W.L. Perkins (ad),
05/20/1949:12
Dogs - Law and Legislation
Total 1,036 in 1944, 01/12/1945:1
Edward Lawrence fined $5 for dead dog that wasn’t licensed,
02/09/1945:8
Dogs - Law and Legislation (continued)
Francis Huxley fined $5, 02/16/1945:6
Notice to dog owners (ad), 03/16/1945:6
Attention Lakeville dog owners (ad), 04/06/1945:8
Service men to pay no fees, 04/27/1945:1
Constant Pocius fined $10 for failure to license dogs, 07/27/1945:2
Dog tags have arrived, 03/15/1946:5
All dogs three months or older must be licensed (ad), 03/29/1946:4
Dog officer on lookout for unlicensed dogs, 08/22/1947:1
Clerk issues 179 licenses, 04/02/1948:4
Licenses issued in 1948 number 1,113, 01/28/1949:1
Dog officer Arthur Benson resigns, 04/29/1949:2
Dog officer requests funds for trailer, 06/10/1949:6
Doherty, Vernon
Barn fire on Taunton St, 04/05/1946:10
Dolci, Jaye Louise
Wed to Winfield Logan, 09/14/1945:4
The Doll House
Made in Middleboro sold here (ad), 12/02/1949:5
Domestic Violence (see Family Violence)
Domingos, Anthony
Son born, 07/25/1947:5
Donahue, Florence W.
Obituary, 11/23/1945:4
Wife of Peter J. dies at age 50, 11/23/1945:4
Donahue, William J.
And Arnaud collide at France and Everett St, 08/30/1946:1
Son born, 03/28/1947:5
Donahue, William Joseph
Engaged to Mary Gloria Dutra, 01/04/1946:4
Wed to Mary Gloria Dutra, 01/18/1946:5
Donato, Robert J.
Donelli, Buff
Donner (Mr)
Real estate, 122 North St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Cranberry scoopers wanted (ad), 08/31/1945:5
Donner, G.A.
Real estate (ad), 04/09/1948:10
Donner, George A.
Middleboro Teen Canteen presents first check to USO (p), 12/13/1946:1
06/17/1949:1
Family on the way home from Africa, 09/02/1949:2
Appointed appraiser of properties requiring easements for sewage
project, 12/02/1949:1
Donner, George Lewis
Born to Oliver, 01/21/1949:10
Donner, Harold
Donner, Harold J.
Joins staff of Co-operative Bank (p), 10/24/1947:1
Donner, Oliver
Young missionaries leave for East Africa soon, 12/07/1945:1
Son born, 01/21/1949:10
Donner family on the way home from Africa, 09/02/1949:2
Family finds home ready on arrival home from Africa, 10/14/1949:1
Donovan, John
Obituary, 09/28/1945:4
Doolan, Thomas
Brooder fire on Plymouth St, 05/06/1949:12
Dooley, Marita
Engaged to William E. Tribou, Jr., 11/09/1945:1
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Dooley, Mary Rita
Engaged to William E. Tribou, Jr., 04/12/1946:5
Wed to William E. Tribou, Jr., 05/10/1946:5
Dooley, William
Enrolls at Grand Island Air Base College, NE, 06/01/1945:1
Corporal stationed at Baer Field, IN, 11/30/1945:1
Corporal stationed in Indianapolis, IN, 12/28/1945:5
Greenwood couple married one year, 04/22/1949:5
Attends Bentley School of Accounting, Boston, 07/15/1949:9
Dooley, William, Jr.
Enrolls in Boston University, 10/25/1946:6
Trains for position with United Fruit Co., 09/26/1947:10
Engaged to Margaret McDonald, 01/02/1948:8
Dooley, William P.
Fined $20 for reckless driving, 04/19/1946:2
Dooley, William T.
Found lying by wrecked auto, 04/12/1946:1
Doran, Arleen Nolan
Son born, 06/06/1947:10
Doran, John
Son born, 06/06/1947:10
Doran, John James, Jr.
Born to John and Arleen Nolan, 06/06/1947:10
Dore, Paul
Poulo Doruss petitions to change name, 09/27/1946:4
Dore, Paul D.
Engaged to Doris J. Hochu, 04/18/1947:5
Wed to Doris J. Hochu, 05/09/1947:6
Dores, John
Dascoulias rams side of Dores’ house on Center St, 02/11/1949:6
Dores, Mary
Engaged to Stanley D. Dimm, 06/07/1946:8
Wed to Wilmorth G. Waterman, 06/06/1947:5
Dores, Paul
Petitions to change name to Paul Dore, 09/27/1946:4
Doress, Paul
Dorr, Merle
Son born, 01/16/1948:4
Dorr, Merrill
Son born, 10/25/1946:5
Dorr, Merrill C.
Doruss, Poulo
Doton, Edward
Engaged to Joy Cobb, 04/22/1949:4
Doton, Edward Elwin
Engaged to Helen Joy Cobb, 01/16/1948:10, 05/27/1949:6
Wed to Helen Joy Cobb, 06/10/1949:6
Doton, Edward Elwyn
Dottridge, Mrs Robert
Resides in Cotuit, 01/26/1945:4
Dottridge, Robert
Son born, 08/08/1947:4
Doty, Agnes Clark
Doty, Agnes E.
Doty, Howard
Purchases Wareham St house from Cornelius Manchester, 06/08/1945:4
Bags stolen from auto in Wareham St driveway, 03/12/1948:2
Doucette, Elaine
Member of MHS student council, yearbook staff, and class officer (p),
06/21/1946:9
Attends Bridgewater State, 03/04/1949:11
Doucette, Eleanor
Engaged to Paul Gamache, 05/10/1946:1, 06/11/1948:5
Doucette, Eleanor G.
Engaged to Paul R. Gamache, 07/02/1948:4
Wed to Paul R. Gamache, 07/09/1948:4
Doucette, Thomas
Sergeant stationed at Camp Edwards, 09/28/1945:7
Doucette, Vivian
Engaged to Benjamin Mackiewicz, 05/24/1946:4
Doucette, Vivian H.
Wed to Benjamin J. Mackiewicz, 09/06/1946:5
Doucette, Vivian J.
Engaged to Benjamin J. Mackiewicz, 08/16/1946:5
Doudican, Jane
Doudican, Susan
Dougherty, William
Engaged to Rowena Fairchild, 06/07/1946:10
Douglass, John Henry
Fall River man dies at age 68, 11/02/1945:5
Obituary, 11/02/1945:6
Douzanis, Cecile R.
Foreclosure proceedings, 05/06/1949:5
Douzanis, Larry
Rubbish fire starts grass fire on Sumner Ave, 11/08/1946:10
Granted permit to hang sign, 05/30/1947:5
Douzanis, Lawrence
Daughter born, 06/29/1945:4, 10/11/1946:5
Douzanis, Lazarus
Foreclosure proceedings, 05/06/1949:5
Dowd, Hilda
Teacher resigns from Flora M. Clark School, 07/19/1946:1
Dowd, Marilyn Margaret
Baptized at Rock Village church, 07/16/1948:5
Dowd, Robert
Couple moves to New Haven, CT, 08/16/1946:7
Dowd, Robert A.
Discharged from 1343rd AAF base unit, 12/28/1945:6
Dowell, Anne Lucille
Engaged to Edgar Charles Nasis, 01/12/1945:6
Dowling, Katherine
Downey, James
Private wounded in action in Europe, 01/05/1945:6
Downey, John
Couple moves to Fairhaven, 01/05/1945:6
Downing, Edward P.
East Grove St couple married 50 years, 12/24/1948:2, 12/31/1948:1
Downing, Francis C.
New teacher at Bates School, 07/22/1949:1
Doyle, Edna Irene
Obituary, 05/03/1946:4
Wife of Joseph dies at age 39, 05/03/1946:5
Doyle, Lorne E.
Navy man on leave from carrier Boxer, 04/09/1948:10
Stationed in Pensacola, FL, 12/24/1948:10
Doyle, M. Joseph
Chimney fire on Cushman St, 06/11/1948:1
Doyle, Ruth Margaret
New art teacher at Bates School, 09/16/1949:12
Doyle, Stephen P.
Couple moves to Plymouth St, 11/28/1947:8
Drab, Thomas J.
Sells Nelson homestead on Bedford St to Edward DeMello,
09/28/1945:7
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Draft (military)
see also Selective Service Board
Large quota for white men, small quota for colored men, 01/05/1945:1
Four Middleboro men and one Lakeville man inducted, 02/09/1945:1
Five from Middleboro, two from Lakeville inducted, 03/02/1945:1
Quotas for March small, 03/09/1945:1
Ten Middleboro men inducted, no Lakeville men, 04/27/1945:1
Two draft calls in May, 05/04/1945:5
Three from Middleboro, one from Lakeville, and one former resident in
latest quota, 05/25/1945:1
June quotas to be small, 06/08/1945:1
Nine more local men called for war duty, 06/29/1945:1
Two groups called for July, 07/13/1945:1
Only five in latest quota, 08/03/1945:8
No order to stop draft received, board expects to fill August quota,
08/17/1945:1
Local men in latest quota, 08/31/1945:1
Small quota for September, 09/14/1945:1
Four local men in September quota, 09/28/1945:1
Quota only three, 11/02/1945:1
Trickle of men still leaving for armed forces, 11/30/1945:1
Final calls for 1945 received, 12/07/1945:1
December quota cancelled, 12/21/1945:1
January quota small, 01/04/1946:1
Small quota for February, 02/08/1946:1
Local quotas for September small, 08/30/1946:1
Draghetti, Alexander
Draghetti, Alexander J.
Engaged to Phyllis Elliott, 04/26/1946:1
Wed to Phyllis Elliott, 07/05/1946:5
Draghetti, Celia
Obituary, 05/25/1945:2
Widow of Leonard dies at age 72, 05/25/1945:4
Draghetti, Ray
Head coach of 1947 Mitchell Memorial Club football squad (p),
01/02/1948:1
Resigns as Mitchell Memorial Club coach, 04/30/1948:1
Returns as Mitchell’s coach, 04/01/1949:4
Draghetti, Raymond
Lieutenant arrives on West Coast, 06/15/1945:1
Lieutenant receives letters of commendation, 07/27/1945:1
Couple purchases Cudworth house on Bedford St, 02/08/1946:2
Ray Draghetti coaches championship Mitchell Memorial Club (p),
12/27/1946:1
Drake, Albert E.
Drake, Albert Eaton
Obituary, 02/20/1948:2
Dies at age 75, 02/20/1948:4
Drake, Beatrice
Drake, Carolyn
Engaged to Albert W. Smith, 06/21/1946:10
Drake, Carolyn Elizabeth
Engaged to Albert Warren Smith, 06/21/1946:4
Wed to Albert Warren Smith, 06/28/1946:5
Drake, Ernest M.
Drake, James
Seaman 1st Class assigned to USS Kearsage, 03/01/1946:1
Drake, James J.
Yeoman with Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington, 05/20/1949:2
Drake, Jennie
Widow of Enos dies at age 54, 08/26/1949:4
Obituary, 08/26/1949:9
Drake, Milton
Huntley’s petition to move building for Drake referred to Town
Manager, 05/03/1946:1
Huntley granted permit to move buildings for Drake, 05/17/1946:4
Drake, Mrs Reginald
Brother dies in Connecticut, 12/03/1948:5
Drake, Richard
Chosen MHS valedictorian, 03/16/1945:1
Attends Yale University, 08/31/1945:8
Resides in East Orange, NJ, 05/13/1949:5
Resides in Newark, NJ, 09/16/1949:7
Drake, Richard H.
Awarded $1,600 scholarship to Tufts, 04/20/1945:1
Leaves for first term at Yale University, 07/06/1945:5
Has leading role in Gilbert and Sullivan production at Yale,
05/30/1947:5
Employed with Prudential Insurance Co., Newark, NJ, 06/13/1947:3
Named to Sigma Xi, 03/26/1948:6
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa, 04/30/1948:3
Graduates from Yale, 02/04/1949:5
Drake, Sylvia
Attends Yale School of Nursing, 05/18/1945:8
Engaged to Harry Paige, 08/20/1948:5
Drake, Sylvia C.
Accepts post as Assistant Superintendent at Ipswich Hospital,
01/24/1947:1
Receives Master’s degree in Nursing from Yale University,
06/20/1947:10
Engaged to Harry Paige, 08/27/1948:4
Wed to Harry Paige, 09/03/1948:4
Drake, Sylvia Capen
Drakeley, Grace L.
Engaged to Robert M. Holmes, 03/07/1947:5
Wed to Robert M. Holmes, 03/21/1947:5
Drama (see Theater)
Dray, Eleanor J.
Wed to Lawrence S. Smith, 02/14/1947:5
Dressmakers
see also Tailors
Jennie Merrihew (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Drevinsky, Clements
Donates land for Lane St improvements, 05/17/1946:1
Couple deeds land at Lane St corner to town, 06/14/1946:1
Drevinsky, Peter
Drevinsky, Peter J.
Playground supervisor and staff with Olympic trophy winners (p),
09/09/1949:1
Drew, Alvaris
Resides in Montclair, NJ, 09/07/1945:8
Moves to new home in Clifton, NJ, 09/23/1949:8
Drew, Arthur L.
Winners Plymouth and Leonard & Barrows Shoe Companies’ King and
Queen for a Day contest (p), 09/27/1946:1
Drew, Edith Cash
Drew, Elmer O.
Lieutenant assigned to duty in Alameda, CA, 01/23/1948:2
Forest St couple married 50 years (p), 07/09/1948:1
Lieutenant has charge of training plane, 10/08/1948:10
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Drew, Elmer O., Jr.
Lieutenant serves in Navy since 1936 (p), 08/03/1945:1
Instructor at Naval Air Base in Banana River, FL, 11/09/1945:1
Lieutenant takes course at Sand Point, NJ, 07/12/1946:1
Drew, George
Drew, Grace
Rochester, NY newspaper reports “Refuses to Grow Old”, 01/21/1949:1
Drew, Janet Marie
Born to George and Edith Cash, 04/11/1947:6
Drew, Mary C.
Obituary, 07/27/1945:6
Drew, Mary Chloe
Dies at age 70, 07/27/1945:4
Drew, Richard
Twin son born to Elmer O., Jr., 02/18/1949:12
Drew, Robert
Twin son born to Elmer O., Jr., 02/18/1949:12
Drinking Water (see Nemasket Spring Water Co.; Water Supply)
Drought
Taunton agrees to supply domestic water to Lakeville during drought,
11/04/1949:7
Drowning
First Lieutenant Marvin Crain drowns in Italy, 07/06/1945:1
Veteran Winthrop Norton loses life in Long Pond (p), 05/31/1946:1
Elin Brooks drowns self in bog pond, 07/19/1946:1
Sanatorium employee, Ruth Butler, dies in Westport, 08/01/1947:1
James Leighton drowns in Taunton River, 04/30/1948:1
Melvin Ward drowns in Maine pond, 05/21/1948:4
Two New Bedford merchants drown in Assawompsett, 05/28/1948:1
Norma Flint drowns, skull fractured, ruled accidental, 08/20/1948:1
John E. Lucey drowns in harbor at Oak Bluffs, 05/20/1949:1
Drug Stores
see also Buck, Malcolm; Morse, Jesse F.
Giberti’s Apothecary, Center and High St (ad), 01/12/1945:3
Giberti’s Apothecary, closed Sundays at 1 p.m. (ad), 03/16/1945:2
Selectmen refer pharmacy Sunday closing to Retail Merchant’s
Association, 11/23/1945:1
Druggists oppose Sunday opening, 12/07/1945:1
Giberti’s Apothecary, new store hours (ad), 02/08/1946:8
Druggan, Sadie
Clerk in welfare department, 09/27/1946:8
Drummond, Albert A.
Obituary, 11/09/1945:8
Drunk Driving
Henry Ripley pleads not guilty, 01/19/1945:3
Henry Ripley fined $50, 02/02/1945:1
George Pina jailed for month, 02/16/1945:3
Arthur Hudson charged, 10/19/1945:1
Judge acquits John Gomes on three counts, 10/19/1945:1
Alexander Heath, Jr. fined $70 for reckless and drunk driving,
11/23/1945:1
Francis Carr wrecks sister-in-law’s car, guilty on four charges,
11/30/1945:1
Clark Perry charged, 12/28/1945:1
Clark Perry found guilty, 01/04/1946:1
Thomas Costello fined $50, 01/11/1946:3
Edward Place charged, 04/05/1946:2
Ernest ray fined $50, 04/19/1946:6
Chester Minkle given four days to pay $145 fine for three of five
offences, 04/26/1946:1
Charles Sousa, Jr. fined $50, 05/31/1946:6
Walter Delano fined $50, 05/31/1946:6
Harry Mitchell fined $50, 05/31/1946:7
Andrew Miller, Jr. fined $75, 06/28/1946:7
Joseph Landry, Jr. charged, 07/05/1946:1
Joseph Landry, Jr. fined $50, 07/12/1946:6
Drunk Driving (continued)
Joseph Lunskis guilty of drunkenness, reckless driving, and drunk
driving, 08/23/1946:1
Ernest Hill’s case continued, 11/15/1946:4
Herbert Pratt fined $75; Arthur Alley fined $50, 02/21/1947:2
Eugene Bissonnette fined $50, 05/09/1947:4
Frederick Crane fined $50, 07/18/1947:1
Walter Thompson pleads not guilty, 07/18/1947:1
Harrison Holbrook fined $50, 07/18/1947:7
Walter Thompson acquitted, 07/25/1947:1
Kurt Carlton pleads not guilty, 08/01/1947:9
Frederick Crane fails to pay fine, 08/08/1947:1
Kurt Carlton fined $50, 08/08/1947:1
Nye Estey fined $35, 08/22/1947:5
Wilbert Averill files motion for late appeal on drunk driving charge,
09/26/1947:1
Judge denies Averill’s appeal, 10/03/1947:1
Francis Carr and Manuel Costa back in jail after drunken auto theft and
flight, 10/10/1947:1
Daniel Ducey denies charge, 11/07/1947:4
Daniel Ducey appeals conviction, 11/14/1947:1
Carl Blankenship fined $35 for drunkenness, drunk driving, and reckless
driving, 01/02/1948:1
Jury confirms conviction of Daniel Ducey for drunk and reckless
driving, 02/27/1948:1
Francis Nichols guilty, 04/16/1948:9
Romeo Paquin fined $50 for negligent driving and drunk driving,
06/04/1948:4
Howard Logrien fined $50, 06/25/1948:4
William Hopkins pleads not guilty, 08/06/1948:7
William Hopkins acquitted, 08/13/1948:6
Leo DeMoranville pleads not guilty in accident that took son’s life,
08/20/1948:1
DeMoranville case continued, 09/03/1948:5
Kenneth Dudley guilty of drunk and reckless driving and drunkenness,
09/03/1948:6
Leo DeMoranville guilty, 09/24/1948:1
01/14/1949:1
John Matheson pleads not guilty, 05/13/1949:2
Samuel Lovell guilty, 05/20/1949:7
Alfred Hotin guilty of drunk driving, not negligence, 05/27/1949:4
John Matheson fined $50, 06/03/1949:10
Raymond Barros charged, 08/05/1949:10
Barros’ cases continued for trial, 08/12/1949:6
Raymond Barros fined $50, 08/26/1949:6
Lewis Gomes case continued, 11/04/1949:12
Thomas Booth guilty of drunkenness and three motor vehicle violations,
12/02/1949:6
Lewis Gomes admits guilt on two charges, denies being drunk,
12/09/1949:10
Gerard Carr pleads not guilty to driving charges, 12/30/1949:4
Drunkenness
David Leskien fined $10, 02/16/1945:3
William Wrightington fined $15, 02/16/1945:3
Henry Gray pleads not guilty, 03/09/1945:4
George Griswold fined $5, 03/16/1945:3
Henry Gray acquitted, 03/16/1945:6
Christian Silvia fined $10, 03/30/1945:3
Charles Griswold fined $15, 04/13/1945:2
Charles Griswold makes 19th court appearance, 06/01/1945:1
William Wilbur fined $10, 06/01/1945:6
Wrightington and Morrison charged after “wrestling match”,
06/08/1945:3
John Nolan discharged on first offence, 06/22/1945:8
Allen Mulley charged, 07/13/1945:6
John Nolan, Jr. fined $15, 07/13/1945:8
John Nolan, Jr. gets 30 days, 08/03/1945:7
Campbell, Arsenault, and McCarty all fined, 08/17/1945:6
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Drunkenness (continued)
Thelma Carr fined $10, 08/24/1945:2
Alden Taylor ordered to leave brother Kenneth’s Center St house,
09/14/1945:6
Neil Tanrup charged, 09/14/1945:6
James Nunes charged, 10/19/1945:1
Arthur Campbell given further extension to pay fine, 11/02/1945:6
John Nolan, Jr. on probation, 11/09/1945:5
Jerome Silva fails to back up not guilty plea on charge of drunkenness,
11/30/1945:6
Antone Matrisciano gets 30 days, 12/14/1945:7
Clark Perry charged, 12/28/1945:1
Reino Pannanen (aka Raymond Koski) guilty, 12/28/1945:6
Clark Perry found guilty, 01/04/1946:1
McCarthy and Silva charged, 01/04/1946:5
Pannanen, Soucie, and McCarthy charged with drunkenness,
01/04/1946:7
Terrance McCarthy sent to State Farm, 01/25/1946:3
Francis Carr gets ten days, 02/08/1946:3
Arthur Libby gets month-long sentence, 02/15/1946:2
Anthony Matriciano on long probation for drunkenness and disturbing
the peace, 02/22/1946:3
Reino Pannenen gets 30 days, 03/01/1946:1
Carlton Gray guilty, 03/01/1946:3
Reino Pannenen fined $15, 03/01/1946:3
Carlton Gray guilty of drunkenness and trespassing, 03/29/1946:3
Carlton Gray pleads not guilty, 03/29/1946:8
Edward Place charged, 04/05/1946:2
Albert Campbell gets 30 days, 04/12/1946:9
Carroll Morrison guilty, 04/26/1946:2
Joseph Gabrey pleads guilty, 05/17/1946:6
Mello, McCarthy, and Hamelin found guilty, 05/31/1946:6
Furtado and Turenne in court, 06/21/1946:1
Henry Gray pleads not guilty, 06/21/1946:2
Henry Gray withdraws appeal, 06/28/1946:6
Viljo Selenius guilty of drunkenness, already sentenced for child
neglect, 07/05/1946:1
Christian Silva charged, 07/19/1946:1
Forest Garnett found guilty, 07/19/1946:1
Gross and Sweitlovich create rumpus in Thompson Cafe barroom,
07/19/1946:1
Jerome Silva charged with drunkenness and disturbing the peace,
08/02/1946:5
Joseph Lunskis guilty of drunkenness, reckless driving, and drunk
driving, 08/23/1946:1
Middleboro man gets off despite 24-year record, 08/30/1946:1
Manuel Cabral released as result of new law, 09/06/1946:1
Francis Carr fails to appear in court, probation continued, 12/27/1946:1
Heikkila and Ruzyski (aka Cook) released on charges, 01/24/1947:1
Francis McCausland uses up final drunk release, 01/24/1947:3
Antone Matrisciano not guilty, 03/21/1947:1
Four charged with drunkenness and failure to pay cab fare, 05/23/1947:1
Matrisciano case of drunkenness and malicious mischief postponed,
06/13/1947:7
Probation violation by Francis Carr leads to 40 days in jail,
07/04/1947:5
Cleo Proulx arrested, 07/11/1947:5
Francis McCausland fined $10, 07/11/1947:5
Russell Freeman charged, 08/08/1947:1
Antone Matrisciano gets month in jail, 08/08/1947:6
Timothy Desmond fined $5, 08/22/1947:4
Gordon and William Bennett each fined $10, 08/29/1947:1
J. Francis Murphy must quit town or go to jail, 09/05/1947:4
Francis Carr gets one month, 09/12/1947:7
Manuel Costa fined $5, 09/19/1947:3
Antone Matrisciano sentenced to three months, 09/26/1947:1
Edward Yankovich fails to pay $10 fine, 09/26/1947:1
Costa and Yankovich violate probation, fail to pay fine, 10/03/1947:6
Joseph Costa found guilty, 10/10/1947:1
Rufeno Gomes fined $5, 10/10/1947:1
Matrisciano’s suspension revoked, gets jail sentence, 10/24/1947:5
Archie MacNayr must serve three months for two offences,
10/31/1947:1
Edward Yankowich goes to jail, 11/07/1947:2
Manuel Costa gets 30 days, 11/14/1947:1
Albert Campbell gets 30 days, 11/28/1947:1
Cleo Proulx charged with drunkenness, returned to State Farm,
11/28/1947:1
Terrance McCarthy gets 6 months, 12/05/1947:3
Carl Blankenship fined $35 for drunkenness, drunk driving, and reckless
driving, 01/02/1948:1
Manuel Costa guilty, 04/16/1948:9
Manuel Costa drunk again, 04/30/1948:9
Francis Carr guilty, turned over to Plymouth police, 05/07/1948:1
Terrence McCarthy gets three months for probation violation,
05/28/1948:3
Pawlak and Standish guilty, 06/11/1948:2
Cleo Proulx gets seven months, 07/23/1948:9
Louis Caporella gets 30 days, 07/30/1948:1
William Hopkins pleads not guilty, 08/06/1948:7
William Hopkins acquitted, 08/13/1948:6
Rutkowski found guilty, 08/20/1948:6
Timothy Desmond guilty, 08/27/1948:6
DeMoranville case continued, 09/03/1948:5
Kenneth Dudley guilty of drunk and reckless driving and drunkenness,
09/03/1948:6
Thomas Pierce gets one year probation, 09/03/1948:9
Louis Caporella pleads guilty, 09/10/1948:6
Thomas Pierce gets probation, 09/10/1948:6
Archie MacNayr sentenced to house of corrections, 09/17/1948:8
Leo DeMoranville not guilty, 09/24/1948:1
Louis Caporella violates probation, 10/08/1948:12
Thomas Pierce case continued, 11/05/1948:3
11/26/1948:1
Alfred Wilmot guilty, 12/03/1948:8
12/31/1948:1
01/14/1949:1
Joseph Gabrey found guilty, 01/14/1949:9
Thomas Pierce (aka King) gets two months, 03/04/1949:11
Alfred Wilmot gets suspended sentence, 03/25/1949:5
John Matheson pleads not guilty, 05/13/1949:2
Russell Freeman pleads guilty, 05/13/1949:2
Charles Holmes guilty, 05/20/1949:2
John Cordeiro guilty of drunkenness and disturbing the peace,
06/17/1949:4
John Houlihan found drunk on rubbish pile, 06/17/1949:8
Charles Griswold gets probation, 06/24/1949:10
Alfred Wilmot guilty, 07/15/1949:10
Edward Sargent arrested for drunkenness, hit by car, ends up in hospital,
07/22/1949:1
John Vickery whooped it up on horseback, arrested for disturbing the
peace and drunkenness, 07/22/1949:3
Raymond Barros charged, 08/05/1949:10
Barros’ cases continued for trial, 08/12/1949:6
Annie Delano and Harriet Westgate arrested, 08/19/1949:3
Raymond Barros fined $5, 08/26/1949:6
Thomas Pierce (aka King) gets six months, 09/09/1949:2
Hannah Horton on probation, 09/16/1949:10
Howard Logrien found lying in street, 09/23/1949:10
Kenneth Bump gets month in jail, 11/04/1949:5
Police round up drunks behind Sears lumber yard, 11/11/1949:3
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Thomas Booth guilty of drunkenness and three motor vehicle violations,
12/02/1949:6
Manuel Monterio gets two months, 12/02/1949:10
Lewis Gomes admits guilt on two charges, denies being drunk,
12/09/1949:10
Francis Huxley pleads guilty, 12/30/1949:4
Dry Goods (see Department Stores; Tucker’s Dry Goods)
Drysgola, Joseph
Employed at Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, 08/23/1946:4
Dub-ble “AA” Refrigeration
A’nywhere - A’nytime (ad), 06/11/1948:9
Dubee, Theresa A.
Engaged to Frank Leonard Barstow, 08/20/1948:4
Wed to Frank Leonard Barstow, Jr., 09/10/1948:4
Dubord, Felix L.
Brockton man discharged from military service, 09/28/1945:1
Dubord, George
Rubbish fire on Cottage Court, 11/22/1946:4
Dubord, George H.
Carmello steals radiator cap, goes to jail, 04/18/1947:1
Ducey, Daniel R.
Ernest S. Pratt Co. announces new partnership with Ducey (ad),
03/01/1946:8
Denies drunk and reckless driving charges, 11/07/1947:4
Appeals conviction on two charges, drunk and reckless driving,
11/14/1947:1
Jury confirms conviction for drunk and reckless driving, 02/27/1948:1
Ducharme, James
Auto fire West Grove St, 12/05/1947:6
DuCharme, Joseph
Private stationed at Camp Pickett, VA (p), 12/07/1945:1
Elected steward for Gas & Electric employee association, 12/27/1946:1
DuCharme, Joseph W.
Dudley, Arlene Jewell
Son born, 12/30/1949:5
Dudley, Doris
Engaged to Alfred Pimental, 04/12/1946:1
Engaged to Aldred Pimental, 05/07/1948:4
Dudley, Doris C.
Dudley, Doris Cadman
Engaged to Alfred A. Pimental, 05/14/1948:4
Wed to Aldred A. Pimental, 06/04/1948:4
Dudley, Edith
Completes three-year nursing course in Taunton, 03/28/1947:10
Passes state board exams, now registered nurse, 08/22/1947:10
Dudley, Harold L.
Guilty of non-support of minor child, 07/05/1946:1
Dudley, Herbert Lester
Wed to Blanche M. Simanski, 04/11/1947:5
Dudley, H.H.
Plumber and electrician, Wareham St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Dudley, Jean A.
Engaged to Philip Harry Davidson, 06/11/1948:4
Wed to Philip Harry Davidson, 06/25/1948:5
Dudley, Kenneth
Meets brother Robert while on active duty in Pacific (p), 03/30/1945:1
Dudley, Kenneth A.
Boatswain’s Mate injured in Pacific, 05/25/1945:1
Back on duty after wounded by shrapnel (p), 07/20/1945:1
Guilty of drunk and reckless driving and drunkenness, 09/03/1948:6
Truck and two cars collide at East Grove and Fairview St, 09/03/1948:6
Dudley, Robert
Boilerman 1st Class leaves for West Coast, 05/25/1945:1
Son born, 12/20/1946:5, 08/27/1948:5
Dudley, Robert V.
Baker 1st Class meets brother Kenneth while on active duty in Pacific
(p), 03/30/1945:1
Dudley, Stuart
Son born, 12/30/1949:5
Dudley, Stuart H.
Engaged to Arlene Jewell, 06/11/1948:4
Wed to Arlene Jewell, 06/18/1948:6
Dudovicz, Mary
New secretary for Town Manager, 05/06/1949:2
Dudovicz, Wesley
Son born, 05/16/1947:4
Duff, Malcolm
Malcolm Duff Boardman petitions for name change, 08/01/1947:2
Duffy, Charles E.
Ignores court summons, lecture by judge, 09/27/1946:1
Duffy, Donald F.
Enlists in local Guard unit, 05/28/1948:1
Engaged to Patricia R. Purcell, 05/27/1949:6
Wed to Patricia R. Purcell, 06/03/1949:4
Duffy, Henrietta E.
Dugar Clothing Co., Inc.
Factory outlet opens near Glidden building (ad), 03/12/1948:10
No action taken on sign application, 03/26/1948:5
Duggan, Charles
Duggan, Charles W.
Engaged to Shirley M. Cleaves, 09/26/1947:5, 11/07/1947:4
Wed to Shirley M. Cleaves, 11/21/1947:4
Duggan, Cornelius
Duggan, Ellen
Duggan, Ellen Devlin
Widow of Patrick J. dies at age 56, 05/09/1947:6
Obituary, 05/09/1947:7
Duggan, Mary
Engaged to Andrew D. Jagla, 05/18/1945:4
Duggan, Mary Ellen
Engaged to Andrew Daniel Jagla, 06/01/1945:4
Wed to Andrew Daniel Jagla, 06/15/1945:4
Duggan, Patrick J.
Dies at age 62, 04/05/1946:4
Obituary, 04/05/1946:4
Duhamel, Leo
Awarded Silver Star for gallantry, 07/20/1945:1
Duhamel, Robert
Son born, 11/29/1946:5, 03/12/1948:4
Duhamel, Robert A.
Wed to Gertrude A. Hodgdon, 06/21/1946:4
Duhamiel, Robert A.
Engaged to Gertrude A. Hodgdon, 05/17/1946:5
Dumps (garbage) (see Refuse and Refuse Disposal)
Dunbar, Carl Bixby
Dies at age 59, 07/11/1947:4
Obituary, 07/11/1947:8
Dunbar, Laura Jane
Obituary, 02/01/1946:4
Widow of August Lyman dies at age 102, 02/01/1946:5
Dunbar, Mabel G.
07/11/1947:1
Sisters sue for damages in accident with Holmes, 01/16/1948:4
Dunbar, Richard H.
Granted license to increase gasoline storage capacity, 05/30/1947:5
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Dunbar, W.
Dunbar, Walt
Dunbar, Walter
Begins school bus transportation duties, 01/05/1945:2
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
Returns from U.S. Navy cruise, will make home in Los Angeles,
11/21/1947:10
Son born, 09/10/1948:4
Dunbar, Walter R.
Engaged to Patricia E. Waite, 06/28/1946:5
Wed to Patricia E. Waite, 07/05/1946:5
Seaman 1st Class serves on board USS Toledo, 05/30/1947:6
Dunham (Mr)
Dascoulias claims apology should be made (l), 08/02/1946:8
Dunham, Alice Bedlow Brown
Obituary, 02/11/1949:5
Dunham, Arad
Back in Newport, RI after three years in the Pacific, 01/19/1945:4
Dunham, Arthur
Middleboro’s new banking hours (ad) (l), 04/04/1947:6
Dunham, Arthur H.
VFW Past Commander recommends war memorial building (l),
11/02/1945:1
Dunham, Barbara
Dunham, Barbara B.
Engaged to Francis N. Berry, 12/24/1948:5
Wed to Francis N. Berry, 01/14/1949:4
Dunham, Bertha
Mary Gay sells North St home to Myron and Bertha Dunham,
10/04/1946:8
Dunham, Charles B.
Collides with Taunton driver on Wareham St, 12/28/1945:1
Dunham, Charles Henry
Obituary, 02/06/1948:2
Dies at age 96, 02/06/1948:4
Dunham, Edgar Horace
Obituary, 04/11/1947:3
Dies at age 86, 04/11/1947:5
Dunham, Esther
03/04/1949:1
Dunham, Ethel M.
Wed to Walter E. Wells, 07/19/1946:5
Dunham, George
Son born, 06/20/1947:4, 06/25/1948:5
Dunham, George W.
Engaged to Alice L. Shaw, 11/08/1946:5
Wed to Alice L. Shaw, 11/15/1946:5
Re-enlists in U.S. Air Force, 02/27/1948:2
Re-enlists in Army Air Force, 12/03/1948:7
Dunham, George Wesley
Dunham, Harold F.
Passes railway post office test, 09/23/1949:4
Dunham, Harold L.
Prisoner in German camp (p), 03/16/1945:1
Engaged to Emma Louise Reed, 02/13/1948:4
Dunham, Harold L., Jr.
Missing, last heard from was in Luxembourg, 01/05/1945:1
Missing in action, probably prisoner of Germans (p), 01/12/1945:1
Killed in action (p), 02/02/1945:7
Dunham, Harold L, Jr.
Freed from Stalag 11A by American forces, 05/04/1945:1
Dunham, Harold L., Jr.
Engaged to Emma Louise Reed, 05/07/1948:4, 06/11/1948:4
Wed to Emma Louise Reed, 06/18/1948:6
Dunham, Harold Lincoln, Jr.
Dunham, Herbert
Dunham, Herbert H.
Dunham, Herbert H., Jr.
Staff Sergeant stationed in Barstow, FL, 09/28/1945:1
Dunham, H.H.
Small machine repair, 37 Oak St (ad), 06/08/1945:5
Dunham, Hiram
Haystack lit on fire by youngster, 08/31/1945:6
Dunham, Irene
Assistant treasurer of Co-operative Bank, 07/05/1946:8
Dunham, Joseph
Dunham, Leonard E.
Engaged to Bernice Medeiros, 07/02/1948:4
Wed to Bernice L. Medeiros, 07/16/1948:4
Dunham, Lillian DesRosier
Dunham, Lorraine A.
Wed to Earl S. Crabb, 12/24/1948:5
Dunham, Minnie
Obituary, 12/07/1945:5
Wife of Benjamin L. dies at age 67, 12/07/1945:5
George Shurtleff, Sr. relinquishes interest in hardware store to daughter
and grandson, 08/02/1946:1
Dunham, Minnie F.
Dunham, Minnie S.
Building owners object to Eagles application for club license,
08/09/1946:1
Dunham, Morton W.
Obituary, 03/01/1946:5
Dunham, Morton Warren
Dies at age 86, 03/01/1946:5
Dunham, Mrs George I.
Assistant treasurer at Co-operative Bank, 07/01/1949:6
Dunham, Myron
Mary Gay sells North St home to Myron and Bertha Dunham,
10/04/1946:8
Dunham, Myron Anderson
Dunham, Ronald
Engaged to Lillian Carmen DesRosiers, 07/06/1945:1
Engaged to Lillian DesRosiers, 05/02/1947:5
Wed to Lillian DesRosiers, 05/09/1947:6
Son born, 06/04/1948:4
Dunham, Ronald R.
Dunham, Willard A.
Oak St couple married 50 years, 12/28/1945:1
Local couple married 50 years (p), 01/04/1946:1
Presented with 50-year Masonic jewel, 05/20/1949:1
Dunn, Arthur
Brother dies in California, 03/23/1945:8
Dunn, A.W.
Dunn, Clarence
Dies in California, 03/23/1945:8
Dunn, Edward
Sells North St home to Mrs Paul Jones, 06/22/1945:8
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Dunn, Edward J.
Juke box at restaurant rifled, 07/20/1945:1
Dunn, Edward J., Jr.
Son born, 02/21/1947:5
And West apply for seasonal package store license, 02/06/1948:1
Couple moves to Fall River, 02/27/1948:5
Dunn, Edward, Jr.
Dunn, Jane M.
Engaged to Arthur A. Morris, 05/16/1947:4
Wed to Arthur A. Morris, 05/30/1947:4
Dunn, John
Daughter born, 07/05/1946:5, 07/02/1948:4
Dunn, John W.
Private attends postal course, 07/12/1946:1
Dunn, Kathleen
Dunn, Paul
Engaged to Ethel McTaggart, 04/12/1946:5
Dunn, Paull
Woolworth’s plans expansion, Kay's Cut-Rate Store must move,
04/02/1948:1
May relocate Kay's Cut-Rate Store to Plymouth, 04/16/1948:1
Dunn, Shirley
Married at Montague, 06/10/1949:2
Dunn’s
Formerly Clark’s, Rte 28 (ad), 02/09/1945:4
Edward Dunn granted victualler’s license, 03/09/1945:2
New Saturday and Sunday hours (ad), 04/27/1945:4
Letourneau pleads not guilty of larceny from Dunn’s, 05/11/1945:6
Letourneau guilty of toaster theft, 05/18/1945:1
Juke box at Dunn’s restaurant rifled, 07/20/1945:1
Now specializing in seafood (ad), 08/10/1945:8
Closed Wednesdays starting September 11 (ad), 09/13/1946:8
Reopens after renovations (ad), 01/24/1947:10
New hours (ad), 02/28/1947:10
Dunn’s Dinner Cottage
Reopening under new management (ad), 03/19/1948:14
Granted victualler’s license, 03/26/1948:5
Duphilly, Louis A.
Engaged to Anita M. Richard, 05/03/1946:5
Duphilly, Normand E.
Duphily, Joseph M.
Miller St couple married 40 years, 07/15/1949:6
Duphily, Louis A.
Wed to Anita M. Richard, 05/24/1946:5
Dupont, Beryl
Personal secretary to U.S. Senator Leverett Saltonstall, 01/10/1947:2
Dupont, Beryl R.
Appointed secretary to Senator Leverett Saltonstall, 11/29/1946:5
Dupont, George N.
Dupont, James
Meets brother-in-law Gerard Gauthier at Leyte, 05/18/1945:1
Dupont, James G.
With U.S. Navy Amphibious forces in the Pacific (p), 06/08/1945:1
Dupont, Suzanne
Dupont, Wilhelmina
Engaged to James Edward Phillips, 02/20/1948:4
Wed to James Edward Phillips, 03/05/1948:6
Dupont's Dress Shop
Owners to retire, Trust Co. to take over space, 05/16/1947:1
Dupre, Carl
Recovers from blood poisoning, 01/19/1945:4
Dupre, Marjorie
Engaged to Thomas N. Goode, 03/26/1948:4
Dupre, Marjorie L.
Wed to Thomas N.E. Goode, 04/02/1948:4
Dupre, Marjorie Louise
Dupuy, Robert A.
Engaged to Jean Alice Coe, 12/31/1948:6
Durant, Frank W. “Dewey”
Former resident superintendent of shoe concern in Missouri,
02/09/1945:3
Durant, F.W.
Named manager of shoe factory in Missouri, 12/12/1947:10
Durfee, Lillie H.
Obituary, 04/20/1945:5
Durgin, Mary
Wed to Wayne R. Allen, 07/04/1947:4
Durham, William
Duseault, Albert
Dutcher, Sidney
Painting contractor (ad), 08/16/1946:8
Chimney fire on Wareham St, 02/14/1947:5, 03/21/1947:10
Dutra, Frank
Dutra, Frank H.
Meter reader asks for increase in mileage allowance, 01/23/1948:5
Dutra, Frank Harry
Obituary, 06/24/1949:4
Dies at age 59, 06/24/1949:6
Dutra, Henry
Holds reunion with Jules and Joseph Gamache in Marseilles (p),
08/03/1945:1
Dutra, Joseph, Jr.
Dutra, Manuel R.
Engaged to Ellen P. O’Sullivan, 08/31/1945:4
Wed to Ellen P. O’Sullivan, 09/07/1945:4
Dutra, Mary Gloria
Engaged to William Joseph Donahue, 01/04/1946:4
Wed to William Joseph Donahue, 01/18/1946:5
Dutra, Sylvia
Duval, George
Duval, Mrs George
Resides in Woonsocket, RI, 08/05/1949:6
Dwellings - Fires
Chimney fire at Atkins’ on Williams Place, 01/05/1945:4
Chimney fire at MacNayr’s on Everett St, 01/12/1945:1
Kitchen ell and poultry house on Pleasant St destroyed, 01/12/1945:1
Short-circuit in wire at Benson’s Plymouth St home, 01/19/1945:4
Chimney fire at Erickson’s on Wood St, 02/02/1945:4
Grease fire at Lovell’s on Rock St, 02/09/1945:4
Oil stove fire at Richards’ on Arch St, 02/09/1945:4
Frederick Weston’s home ruined by fire; records of work and travels
lost, 02/16/1945:1
Chimney fires on Wareham St and Center St, 02/16/1945:5
Wire short-circuits at Pendleton’s on Smith St, 02/16/1945:5
Chimney fire at McNayr’s at Everett and Arch St, 02/23/1945:5
Chimney fire at Howes’ on Thomas St, 03/02/1945:4
Oil burner flareup at Healey’s on Peirce St, 03/02/1945:4
Chimney fire at Gray’s on Main St, Lakeville, 04/06/1945:8
Chimney fire at White’s on Plymouth St, 04/06/1945:8
Chimney fire at Anderson’s on Frank St, 04/20/1945:2
Chimney fire at Vaughan’s on Plymouth St, 04/20/1945:4
Oil burner flareups on Oak St and North Main St, 04/27/1945:2
Chimney fires on Jackson St and Cherry St, 04/27/1945:4
Chimney fire at Carver’s on Wareham St, 05/18/1945:8
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Dwellings – Fires (continued)
Sparks set woodwork afire at Libby’s on Center St, 05/18/1945:8
Ell room at Graham’s South Middleboro home burns, 06/22/1945:4
Oil burner fire at Powers’ on Arch St, 07/13/1945:8
Oil burner flareup at Holloway’s on Reland St, 07/20/1945:4
Discharged WWII veteran Malcolm McDonald, dies in burning
bungalow, 08/17/1945:1
Oil burner flareup at Keough’s on Everett St, 08/31/1945:6
Oil burner flareup at Rea’s on West St, 09/07/1945:5
Chimney fire at Correia’s on Arch St, 09/14/1945:6
Chimney fire at Piava’s on Courtland St, 09/21/1945:4
Department responds to calls on Rock St and Lincoln St, 09/28/1945:7
Jacques’ shack off Plain St destroyed, 10/12/1945:1
Oil burner flareup at Tessier’s on Benton St, 10/19/1945:1
Oil burner flareup at Erickson’s on Old Center St, 10/26/1945:7
Chimney and partition fire at Tallman’s on Everett St, 11/02/1945:5
Chimney fire at McNayr’s on Everett St, 11/02/1945:7
Chimney fires on Summer St and on Wareham St, 11/09/1945:1
Chimney fires on Thompson St and Everett St, 11/30/1945:3
Roof burned off Roger Cole’s Chestnut St home, 12/07/1945:1
Chimney fire at McDonald’s on Thomas St, 12/07/1945:4
Chimney fire at Ryder’s on Smith St, 12/14/1945:1
Cottage doomed before fire discovered, 12/28/1945:1
Department responds to two chimney fires, a blaze beneath a fireplace,
and a fire started while thawing pipes, 12/28/1945:1
Fire at Quigley home takes two hours to extinguish, 01/04/1946:1
In appreciation for quick work by Fire Department (l) (Leo Quigley),
01/04/1946:5
Coles file claim for fire damage to furnishings, 01/18/1946:1
Chimney fire at Tallman’s on Everett St, 01/18/1946:6
Chimney fire on Fairview St and on Summer St, 01/25/1946:6
Oil burner flareup at Millette’s on Shaw Ave, 01/25/1946:8
Chimney fires on Montello St and Plymouth St, 02/01/1946:3
Chimney fire at Hopkins’ on Star Ave, 02/01/1946:8
Department responds to four chimney fires, 02/08/1946:7
Ashworth unknowingly sets fire to house while burning grass,
02/15/1946:1
Home of Reginald Washburn ruined by fire, family escapes,
02/15/1946:1
Department responds to four chimney fires, 02/22/1946:7
Chimney fires at three locations, 03/01/1946:3
Chimney fire at Jones’ on Plymouth St, 03/01/1946:4
Chimney fire at Cobb’s on Wareham St, 03/08/1946:3
Chimney fire gets out of control at Holloway’s, 03/08/1946:3
Chimney and roof fire at Williams’ on North Main St, 03/15/1946:3
Chimney fire at Hurd’s on Thompson St, 03/15/1946:3
Chimney fire at Hopkins’ on Bedford St, 03/22/1946:4
Finn homestead on Plymouth St threatened by fire, 03/22/1946:4
State probes fires at Cobb’s on Highland St, 03/29/1946:1
Fire in cellar at Thomas’ on Wareham St, 04/12/1946:10
Oil burner flareup at Joseph’s on Wareham St, 04/12/1946:10
Firemen save Everett St residence of Thomas Camandona, 04/26/1946:1
Lunskis’ apartment on Lovell St damaged, 05/03/1946:1
Chimney fires on Bedford St and on Plymouth St, 05/03/1946:4
Shanty burns at Carl Alden’s bog, 05/03/1946:4
Shanty fire at Alden’s Cherry St bog, 05/03/1946:4
Chimney fires on Thomas St, Forest St, and Courtland St, 05/10/1946:8
Chimney fire at Beattie’s on Wood St, 05/31/1946:8
Edward Hunt accidentally sets fire on Pearl St, 06/21/1946:5
Blow torch causes fire at Briggs’ on Benton St, 06/28/1946:1
Chimney fire at Beckman’s on Courtland St, 06/28/1946:1
Fire burns back of ell and into attic at Minkle’s on Tispaquin St,
06/28/1946:1
Cobbs plan to build new home in wake of fire, 07/12/1946:1
Oil burner flareup at Kenyon’s on South Main St, 08/09/1946:8
Chimney fire at Bissonnette’s on Oak St, 08/16/1946:1
Fire in bunk house at YMCA Camp Charles Jenney, 08/16/1946:1
Oil burner flareup at Pitman’s on Staples Shore, 08/16/1946:1
Fire in smoke pipe at Beckman’s on Forest St, 09/13/1946:4
Cox children saved from suffocation, 09/20/1946:1
Oil burner flareup on South Main St and on Center St, 10/04/1946:4
Partition fire at Cook’s on Marion Rd, 10/04/1946:4
Chimney fire at McKeown’s on West Grove St, 10/11/1946:4
Chimney fire at Whittemore’s on East Main St, 10/11/1946:4
Chimney fire at McKeown’s on West Grove St, 10/18/1946:1
Oil burner fire at Pollard’s on Court End Ave, 11/01/1946:1
Fire in home of Fooses on Plymouth St, 11/08/1946:10
Beatrice White’s child caregiver fires divan with pipe, house burns,
11/15/1946:1
Oil burner flareup at Hunt’s on Pearl St, 11/15/1946:1
Grease fire at Williams’ on South Main St, 11/15/1946:4
Chimney fire at Veazie’s on Smith St, 11/22/1946:4
Oil burner flareup at Hudon’s on Oak St, 11/22/1946:4
Chimney fire on Highland St, on Plymouth St, and on Wareham St,
11/29/1946:5
Chimney fire at Bump’s on Vaughan St, 12/06/1946:4
Damages Crowley home on Highland St, 12/06/1946:4
Overheated smoke pipe in East Main St home of Crowley, 12/06/1946:4
Chimney fire at Murdock’s on Webster St and Butler’s on Wareham St,
12/20/1946:3
Chimney and partition fire at Morris’ on Hillside Ave, 12/27/1946:5
Chimney fire on Wood St, Fairview St, and Highland Rd, 12/27/1946:5
Chimney fire at Malenfant’s on Shaw Ave, 01/10/1947:5
Chimney fire on Rhode Island Rd and on Pleasant St, 01/17/1947:4
Chimney fires on Plymouth St and Jackson St, 01/24/1947:1
Fire in closet of Bisbee’s Center St apartment, 01/24/1947:1
Chimney fires at Ramsden’s on Summer St and at Powell’s on Purchase
St, 01/24/1947:4
House fires at Blankenship’s on Cross St and at Freitas’ on Vaughan St,
01/24/1947:4
Oil burner flareup at Malenfant’s on Shaw Ave, 02/07/1947:7
Chimney fires on Plymouth St and Wareham St, 02/14/1947:5
Firemen fight Everett St fire, 02/21/1947:1
House fire at Hale’s on Highland Rd, 02/21/1947:1
Chimney fire at Chandler’s on Pleasant St, 02/21/1947:5
Grass fire sparks shingle blaze at Alley’s on Plain St, 02/21/1947:5
Burns out upper floor of Reed’s Everett St house (p), 02/28/1947:1
Chimney fire at Fickert’s on Plymouth St, 02/28/1947:1
Grease flareup at Hanson’s on Oak St, 02/28/1947:1
Matrisciano thawing house pipes, candle starts fire, 02/28/1947:1
Oil burner flareup at Bunce’s on Highland St, 03/07/1947:1
Department responds to three chimney fires, 03/21/1947:10
Chimney fires on Plympton St and on Purchase St, 03/28/1947:1
Chimney fire at Powell’s on Purchase St, 03/28/1947:5
Overheated stove pipe at Hollis’ on Everett St, 03/28/1947:5
Chimney fires on Chestnut St and on Bedford St, 03/28/1947:10
Chimney fires on Summer St and on Wood St, 04/04/1947:5
Fire in clothing at home of Smith on Pearl St, 04/04/1947:5
Ironing board burns at Howe’s on Wareham St, 04/11/1947:1
Chimney fire at Carter’s on Lovell St, 04/18/1947:4
Chimney fire at Crawshaw’s on Purchase St, 04/25/1947:1
Chimney fire at Cobb’s on Wareham St and Scheiderick’s on
Mayflower Ave, 05/02/1947:4
House fire at Hill’s on Summer St, 05/02/1947:4
Oil burner flareup at Rounds’ on Center St, 05/02/1947:4
Old Garland place, owned by Caleb White, destroyed, 05/09/1947:5
Partition fire in Gould’s kitchen on Taunton St, 05/16/1947:4
Chimney fire at Cosseboom’s on Plymouth St, 05/23/1947:1
Chimney fire at Hopkins’ on Center St, 06/06/1947:4
Roof fire at Erickson’s on Bedford St, 06/06/1947:4
Shed fire spreads to Sherman’s cottage on Rice St, 06/27/1947:7
Oil burner fire at Cox home on Thompson St, 07/18/1947:5
Oil burner fire at Griffin’s on West St, 07/25/1947:1
Oil burner fire at Seward’s on South Main St, 07/25/1947:7
Oil burner fire at Tobey’s on Courtland St, 08/08/1947:1
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Oil burner fire at Murray’s on Alden St, 08/15/1947:1
Coles sue town for $2,000, result of fire, 08/22/1947:1
Cook stove fire at Bissonnette’s spreads to pantry on Shaw Ave,
08/29/1947:6
Refrigerator fire spreads to walls at Osborne’s on Benton St,
09/05/1947:7
Fire in ell burns attic at Boyle’s on Plymouth St, 09/19/1947:8
Chimney fire at Boyle’s on Cushman St, 09/26/1947:4
Oil burner fire at Vertuccio’s on East Grove St, 09/26/1947:4
Chimney fires on Coombs and on Pearl St, 10/03/1947:7
Roger and Erma Cole sue town for $2,000 in fire damage, 10/17/1947:1
Chimney fire at Wilson’s on North St, 10/31/1947:6
Oil burner fire at Beckman’s on Southwick St, 10/31/1947:6
Chimney fire at Vickery’s on Keith St, 11/14/1947:1
Oil burner fire at Browns’ on Rice St, 11/14/1947:1
Studio couch fire at Cahill’s on Bartlett St, 11/28/1947:2
Chimney fire at Tallman’s on Everett St, 11/28/1947:4
Forest St home of Norman Eno damaged, 12/05/1947:6
Oil burner fire at Lawrence’s on Southworth St, 12/05/1947:6
Chimney fire at Brownell’s on Old Center St and Tatro’s on Wareham
St, 12/12/1947:4
Chimney fire at Guild’s on Precinct St, 12/12/1947:6
Oil burner fire at Kelley’s on Smith St, 12/19/1947:5
Chimney fires at Sullivan’s on Benton St and at Long’s on North St,
12/26/1947:4
Partition fire at Hollis’ on Everett St, 01/02/1948:1
Peter Zakarian taking bath as fire breaks out in home on West Grove St,
01/02/1948:1
Chimney fire at Gamache’s on Old Center St, 01/09/1948:7
Chimney fire at Wrightington’s on Chestnut St, 01/16/1948:4
Sheldon Westgate’s cottage near Wood’s pond burns, 01/30/1948:1
Chimney fire at Minkle’s on Wareham St, 01/30/1948:4
Chimney fire at McDonald’s on Lovell St and Sidelinger’s on Reland St,
01/30/1948:6
Fireplace sets fire to beams in Maddigan’s High St home, 01/30/1948:6
Chimney fire at Hopkins’ on Plymouth St, 02/06/1948:4
Oil burner flareup at Robinson’s on North Main St, 02/06/1948:5
Chimney fire at Tinkham’s on Wood St, 02/20/1948:1
Chimney fire at Hurd’s on Thompson St and Wood’s on Oak St,
02/20/1948:8
Costa home on Precinct St completely destroyed, 03/12/1948:1
Chimney fire at Thayer’s on Forest St, 03/12/1948:9
Fire leaves Dwyer family destitute, 03/26/1948:1
Dwyer’s Cross St home destroyed, 03/26/1948:3
Fire burns out Letourneau’s cabin on Wood St, 04/02/1948:3
Letourneau’s cabin gutted by fire, 04/02/1948:6
Oil burner fire at Shaw’s on Pearl St, 04/09/1948:9
Chimney fire at Campbell’s on Thomas St, 04/16/1948:4
Chimney fire at Ramsden’s on Summer St, 04/16/1948:4
Chimney fire at Roberts’ on Plymouth St, 04/23/1948:2
Chimney fire at Doyle’s on Cushman St, 06/11/1948:1
Oil burner flareup at Guidaboni’s on Soule St, 07/02/1948:5
Oil burner flareups at Wheeler’s on Pearl St and O’Toole’s on North St,
07/16/1948:8
Firemen confine smoky blaze to basement of 41 School St,
08/20/1948:1
Chimney fire at Barros’ on Plymouth St, 08/20/1948:4
Basement fire at 41 School St, 08/20/1948:9
Mattress fire at West’s on Court End Ave, 08/27/1948:9
Chimney fire at Anderson’s on Lakeside Ave, 09/10/1948:8
Oil burner flareup at Gonsalves’ on West Grove St, 09/17/1948:6
Chimney fire at Hicks’ on Highland Rd, 09/17/1948:9
Oil burner flareup at Glidden’s on Summer St and Worcester’s on
Wareham St, 10/01/1948:5
Chimney fire at Jones’ on Plymouth St, 10/01/1948:9
Spilt oil causes fire at Long’s on East Main St, 10/08/1948:6
Cook stove fire at Ogden’s on Pleasant St, 10/22/1948:6
Oil burner flareup at Weeman’s on Center St, 10/22/1948:6
Oil burner flareup at Chase’s on Center St, 10/29/1948:5
Chimney fire at Sisson’s on Wareham St, 11/05/1948:7
Fire in Locke’s home on Wareham St, 11/05/1948:7
Chimney fire at Jacobson’s on Pleasant St, 11/12/1948:8
Chimney fire at Bradford’s on Thomas St, 11/19/1948:5
Chimney fire at Anderson’s on Rice St, 12/03/1948:4
Oil burner fire at Yarusites’ on Everett St, 12/10/1948:4
Oil burner flareup at Kingtons’ on Old Center St, 12/24/1948:10
Chimney fire at Guild’s on Precinct St and Foye’s on Summer St,
12/31/1948:6
Chimney fire at Elliott’s on Rock St, 01/07/1949:3
Range flareup at Morrison’s on West Grove St, 01/07/1949:3
Chimney fire at Bryant’s on Raven St, 01/14/1949:7
Fire damages Vickery’s bedroom at 23 Fairview St, 01/21/1949:1
Oil burner flareup at Wheeler’s on Pearl St, 01/21/1949:4
Chimney fire at Thompson’s on Plymouth St, 01/21/1949:6
Chimney fire at Ricco’s on Oak St, 01/21/1949:7
Chimney fire at Conant’s on Everett St, 02/04/1949:4
Chimney fire at Abramson’s on Plymouth St, 02/04/1949:6
Chimney fire at Fuller’s on Plympton St, 02/11/1949:9
Chimney fire at Hokanson’s on Taunton Rd and at Goodnow’s on
Summer St, 02/18/1949:2
Flareup in kitchen range at Preti’s on Peirce St, 02/25/1949:7
Chimney fire at Carter’s on Lovell St and at Burt’s on Plymouth St,
03/04/1949:7
Oil burner flareup at Hadfield’s on Summer St, 03/04/1949:7
Clothing fire at Phelan’s on School St, 03/11/1949:9
Chimney fire at Pittsley’s on Precinct St, 03/18/1949:3
Chimney fire at McCallum’s on Pearl St, 03/25/1949:2
Oil burner flareup at Teague’s on Arch St, 04/01/1949:2
Chimney fire at Ramsden’s on Summer St and at Thompson’s on
Plymouth St, 04/08/1949:10
Oil burner flareup at MacCormack’s on Everett St, 04/15/1949:6
Chimney fire at Gamache’s on Old Center St and Phillips’ on Wareham
St, 05/13/1949:6
Sparks from Sears’ chimney light roof on fire, 05/27/1949:2
Doris Connor’s house and barn destroyed by fire, 06/03/1949:5
Oil stove fire at Leggee’s on Center St, 06/17/1949:3
Oil burner flareup at Patstone’s on Marion Rd, 07/22/1949:7
Firemen save Oates’ home at Highland and Spruce St, 07/29/1949:10
Incinerator fire at Rullo’s on West Grove St, 08/05/1949:7
Fire in couch at Hotz’s residence on Taunton St, 09/02/1949:8
Oil burner flareup at Rourke’s at Wood’s Pond Terrace, 09/16/1949:3
Mattress fire at Vigers’ on Oak St, 09/23/1949:10
Chimney fire at Fuller’s on Miller St, 09/30/1949:3
Kitchen range fire at Murphy’s on Oak St, 10/28/1949:6
Smoke and chimney fire at Pollard’s on Court End Ave, 11/04/1949:7
Furnishings fire at Hanson’s on Myrtle St, 11/04/1949:9
Oil burner flareup at Standish’s on Wareham St, 11/04/1949:11
Oil burner flareup at Krikorian’s on Shaw Ave, 11/11/1949:8
Chimney fire at Abramson’s on Plymouth St, 11/18/1949:9
Oil burner flareup at Murphy’s on Oak St, 11/25/1949:6
Oil burner flareup at O’Gorman’s on Courtland St, 12/02/1949:10
Chimney fire at Marshall’s on Spencer St, 12/16/1949:9
Door and partition fire at Vera’s on Main St in Lakeville, 12/30/1949:2
Gertrude Stevens’ Lakeville house burns to ground, 12/30/1949:5
Dwelly, Edward
Purchases Nelson homestead on Bedford St from Thomas Diab,
07/27/1945:3
Dwelly, Lillian M.
Charged with defacing a building, 06/03/1949:2
Husband’s complaint dismissed, 06/10/1949:10
Dwoske, Albert
Engaged to Anna Mekelones, 09/19/1947:4, 05/07/1948:4
Wed to Anna Mekelones, 05/28/1948:4
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Dwyer, Roger J.
Fire leaves family destitute, 03/26/1948:1
Cross St home destroyed by fire, 03/26/1948:3
Dwyer, Ruth Bell
Dwyer, Thomas
Dwyer, Thomas A.
Dyer, John G.
Obituary, 11/30/1945:4
Dies at age 73, 11/30/1945:5
Dyer, Louis Richard
Petitions to change name to Richard Louis MacNeil, 06/21/1946:3
Dyer, William R.
Receives army discharge after five years of service, 07/13/1945:1
Dyke, Hermon R.
New manager of Gas & Electric (p), 04/23/1948:1
A new manager for G & E (l) (The Spectator), 04/23/1948:12
Reports for duty Monday, 04/30/1948:1
Sworn in as manager of Gas & Electric, 05/07/1948:4
Marooned on sandbar in Plymouth harbor during storm, 07/09/1948:1
Takes advanced electrical courses at Harvard University, 10/08/1948:1
To take course in engineering economics, 10/07/1949:1
Dyke, Robert
Leaves high school for Army Air Force, 04/13/1945:2
Private trains at Sheppard Field, TX, 05/25/1945:1
Enters second year at Northeastern University, 08/26/1949:10
Dyke, Robert G.
Stationed at Greensboro, NC, 11/16/1945:1
Engaged to Beverly Lois Gay, 11/23/1945:8
Returns from army duty in Linz, Austria, 10/11/1946:10
Engaged to Beverly Gay, 09/05/1947:5
Dyke, Robert Gordon
Engaged to Beverly Lois Gay, 08/29/1947:4
Wed to Beverly Lois Gay, 09/12/1947:4
Dyke, Vernon
Son born, 03/21/1947:5
Dziergowski, Alexander
Son born, 06/11/1948:4
E
Eagan, Arthur
Engaged to Winifred Pierce, 08/22/1947:4
Wed to Winifred Pierce, 09/05/1947:4
Eagles (see Fraternal Order of Eagles)
Eames, Mrs Ralph
Dies in Maine, 07/22/1949:9
Earley, Madeline
Three hurt when jeep and sedan collide at South Main and Grove St,
10/24/1947:1
Early, James T.
Auto stolen from traffic circle, 12/14/1945:2
East Taunton Bus Line Corp.
Trip schedule (ad) (t), 04/12/1946:2
Selectmen deny request for bus stop change, 02/20/1948:1
Schedule (t), 04/23/1948:8
Now available for charter service (ad) (p), 06/25/1948:4
Change in schedule (ad) (t), 06/25/1948:6
Change in Middleboro and Taunton schedule (ad), 08/06/1948:4
Adds regular stop at sanatorium, 02/18/1949:12
Asks local franchise for line to Wareham, 04/01/1949:1
Notice of hearing on petition (ad), 04/01/1949:10
NE Transportation Co. protests lack of communication on East Taunton
Line hearing, 05/13/1949:1
Selectmen schedule hearing, 05/27/1949:1
Schedule (ad), 09/09/1949:9
Eastern Contracting Co.
Eastern Services Bureau
Shaw Reynolds opens new business, 12/28/1945:8
Eastman, George A.
Obituary, 05/18/1945:5
Eastman, Ray
Resides in Westboro, 07/19/1946:8
Eaton, Alice Elizabeth
Gifts Readfield Community House to town in Maine, 07/12/1946:1
Eaton, Carrie W.
Students present pianoforte recital, 07/06/1945:8
Pupils present piano recital, 06/28/1946:8
Pupils hold recital, 06/27/1947:5
Pupils give delightful recital, 07/02/1948:9
Holds annual recital, 07/01/1949:6
Eaton, Cassie Welt
Obituary, 01/23/1948:2
Eaton, Clara W.
Eaton, Clara Williams
Obituary, 09/24/1948:4
Eaton, David
Son born, 06/13/1947:4
Eaton, Frederick
Eaton, Harry, Jr.
Resides in New Orleans, LA, 09/20/1946:8
Eaton, John O.
Eaton, John Orrin
Obituary, 09/06/1946:7
Eaton, Judith B.
Engaged to Chester E. Camandona, 02/15/1946:5
Wed to Chester F. Camandona, 03/01/1946:5
Eaton, Max
Lieutenant now in Pacific, 11/23/1945:8
Eaton, Mrs David
Brother-in-law dies in plane crash, 07/20/1945:4
Eaton, Ralph P.
Sells Main St house to Joseph Baker, 02/22/1946:4
Eaton, William S.
Obituary, 03/18/1949:5
Eaton, William Storer
Petition concerning estate filed, 12/02/1949:7
Eaton, Williams
Recalls much earlier meeting on town water system, 11/28/1947:4
Eayrs, Edith L.
Wed to Harry F. Hopkins, 11/22/1946:5
Eayrs, Edith Louise
Eayrs, Frederick
Son born, 11/15/1946:5
New service manager at Atwood-Costello (ad), 04/01/1949:6
Eayrs, Frederick E.
Defendant in lawsuit filed by Jane White, 07/13/1945:2
Eayrs, Mrs Frederick
04/11/1947:1
Eayrs, Walter George
Eayrs, Weston, Jr.
New sales manager at Atwood-Costello (ad), 04/01/1949:6
Eccleston, Edna
Eccleston, Lucius W.
Stationed in San Diego, CA, 09/21/1945:1
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Eddie’s Card Service
Cards and stationery for all occasions, 45 West Grove St (ad),
07/13/1945:5
Eddy (Mr)
Public auction of Eddy homestead antiques, 04/06/1945:5
Edison, Robert
Edlund, Esther Gardner
Engaged to Charles Edward Bordne, 06/21/1946:4
Wed to Charles Edward Bordne, 06/28/1946:5
Edna’s Lunch
Under new management, J. Lemmo (ad), 04/02/1948:3
Edson, Grace Annie
Obituary, 02/06/1948:2
Widow of Plinney dies at age 68, 02/06/1948:4
Education
Five denominations in attendance at new Middleboro Community
School of Religion, 10/31/1947:1
Community School of Religion closes sessions, 12/12/1947:7
Edward J. Riley’s Garage
Corner of East Grove and Cherry St (ad), 02/08/1946:8
Edwards, Burris
Edwards, Mrs Ralph B.
04/11/1947:1
05/09/1947:1
Edwards, Ralph
New minister and family welcomed, 03/08/1946:1
Edwards, Ralph B.
Accepts call from Central Congregational Church, 01/11/1946:1
Pastor and wife married 25 years, 01/03/1947:1
05/09/1947:1
Rev Edwards approves action on Eagles’ liquor license, 04/29/1949:4
Minister raises objections to Eagles’ liquor license again, 12/16/1949:1
Egan, Ralph W.
Engaged to Ruth M. White, 06/25/1948:5
Egar, Ralph W.
Wed to Ruth M. White, 08/20/1948:4
Egger, Bill
Honored by local sports fans at playgrounds (p), 08/12/1949:1
Egger, Hattie E.
Widow of John H. dies at age 81, 12/14/1945:4
Obituary, 12/14/1945:7
Egger, Norman
Sergeant stationed at Morrison Field, FL, 09/14/1945:1
Egger, Norman E.
Corporal enroute to Morrison Field, FL, 02/23/1945:8
Egger, Norman F.
Corporal instructor at Traffic Technician School in Florida,
02/09/1945:4
Stationed at Morrison Field, FL, 11/16/1945:1
Staff Sergeant with Air Transport Command at Washington, DC,
11/23/1945:4
Assistant Ground Operations Manager for Pennsylvania Central Airline,
10/11/1946:10
Resides in Jackson Heights, Long Island, 12/06/1946:9
Egger, William
see also William Egger Co.
Oil burner service falls behind, need more workers (ad), 10/26/1945:3
Lots of honest men, 11/09/1945:4
Retiring, more or less, after 64 years (p), 05/03/1946:1
Reproduction of advertising flyer from 1901 (ad), 05/21/1948:2
Prominent merchant celebrates 80th birthday (p), 07/16/1948:1
Egger’s Funeral Home
Pearl St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
07/11/1947:1
Winsor Holmes fined $20 for hitting Egger car, 08/01/1947:1
Eggleston, Helen E.
Eggleston, Robert M.
Ehlers, William Fred, Jr.
Engaged to Elisabeth Greene, 11/15/1946:2
Ehney, Annie Margaret
Wed to George Love, 09/23/1949:7
Ehney, Annie Margret
Engaged to George Love, 09/02/1949:4
Eileen Murdock
Eisen, Helga Elfreide
Engaged to Charles Leo Guertin, Jr., 07/11/1947:4
Wed to Charles Leo Guertin, Jr., 07/25/1947:5
Eisen, Helga Elfriede
Eisenhower, Dwight David, 1890-1969
Charles Whitney secures autograph, 06/14/1946:1
Elderly (see Middleboro - Board of Old Age Assistance; Rest Homes)
Eldredge, Frederick
Eldredge, Roger
Son born, 04/26/1946:5
Eldridge, Barbara
Engaged to Elliott Wilson Harlow, 09/26/1947:4
Wed to Elliott Wilson Harlow, Jr., 10/17/1947:4
Eldridge, Richard
Eldridge, Roger
Resigns from Egger’s, new manager of Middleboro Theatre,
07/13/1945:8
Replaced by Thomas Tate at William Egger Co., 07/27/1945:8
Gets license as embalmer, 08/09/1946:1
Pearl St couple married 15 years, 06/03/1949:10
Eldridge, Ruth
Pleasant Lake woman married, 11/29/1946:8
Elections
Small vote expected for primary, 04/09/1948:1
Town warrant for presidential primary, 04/16/1948:2
Primaries attract only 381 voters, 04/30/1948:1
Primary results from Lakeville, 04/30/1948:1
Primaries important (l) (The Spectator), 06/04/1948:9
Edna Borden disagrees with The Spectator on importance of primaries
(l), 07/09/1948:1
Gazette reporter Gates answers Borden’s letter concerning primaries (l),
07/16/1948:1
GOP committee recommends fire station as polling place, 09/24/1948:1
Looking to November 2 (l) (The Spectator), 10/15/1948:1
Town committee plans to help ill and disabled get to polls, 10/22/1948:1
Vote-vote-vote (l) (Editor), 10/29/1948:1
Lakeville offers transportation to polls (ad), 10/29/1948:2
Vote yes for licenses (ad) (Middleboro District Beverage Association),
10/29/1948:9
All questions but one get “yes” vote, 11/05/1948:1
Democrats carry Bay state, 11/05/1948:1
Middleboro stands firmly Republican (t), 11/05/1948:1
Lakeville backs GOP candidates (t), 11/05/1948:6
Officers appointed, 09/23/1949:1
Elections - Lakeville
Henry Pember files for re-election as Lakeville selectman, 02/02/1945:3
S. Elbert Washburn takes out nomination papers for Lakeville highway
surveyor, 02/02/1945:3
Only two contests shaping up, selectman and assessor, 02/23/1945:1
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Elections – Lakeville (continued)
N. Merrill Sampson takes out nomination papers for selectman,
02/23/1945:6
Voters retain officers, 03/09/1945:1
All officers running unopposed, 03/01/1946:2
Only 89 votes cast, 03/08/1946:1
Candidates file nomination papers, 02/21/1947:5
Town officers re-elected, 03/07/1947:9
Henry Pember runs for re-election, 01/30/1948:4
Elect Pember for selectmen and assessor (ad), 02/20/1948:9
Elect Ayotte selectman and assessor (ad) (p), 02/27/1948:5
Pember wins reelection, Paun elected clerk/treasurer (p), 03/05/1948:1
Recount leaves Pember the victor, 03/12/1948:1
Charles Reed files nomination papers for constable, 02/18/1949:6
List of candidates running unopposed, 02/18/1949:6
Only 93 votes cast as officers re-elected, 03/11/1949:1
Elections - Massachusetts
Stetson only local primary candidate, 04/26/1946:1
More than 90% of voters stayed home, 06/21/1946:1
Stetson wins district nomination, 06/21/1946:1
Warrant for state election, 10/18/1946:8
How local citizens voted, 11/08/1946:1
Official record of town’s vote (t), 11/08/1946:1
Nathaniel Tilden issues statement of candidacy for Representative (p),
10/10/1947:1
Let’s have Tilden (l) (The Spectator), 10/24/1947:4
Middleboro votes for Tilden, 10/31/1947:1
George Ward Stetson ends 12 years of service as representative, not
running for re-election (p), 04/30/1948:1
Percy Churbuck candidate for representative to General Court,
05/07/1948:1
Five in race for Stetson’s seat, 05/21/1948:1
Selectmen Silvia and Wheeler declare candidacy for representative (p),
05/21/1948:1
Manuel Silvia candidate for state representative, 07/16/1948:1
Percy Churbuck withdraws candidacy for state representative,
07/16/1948:1
Nomination papers filed, 07/23/1948:1
Candidates lined up for primaries, 08/06/1948:1
Candidate for representative states policies (l) (p) (George E. Wheeler),
08/27/1948:1
Manuel Silvia will continue as selectman if elected to House,
08/27/1948:1
Manuel Silvia for representative (ad), 08/27/1948:9
Warrant for primary, 09/03/1948:6
GOP candidates talk to voters at rally here, 09/10/1948:1
Party lineups for Tuesday primaries, 09/10/1948:1
George Wheeler GOP candidate for representative (ad) (p),
09/10/1948:2
One man’s opinion of two primary contests (l) (The Spectator),
09/10/1948:6
Details of results, 09/17/1948:1
Wheeler thanks voters for support (l), 09/17/1948:5
Silvia thanks voters for support (l), 09/17/1948:10
Elections - Middleboro
More offices than candidates (l) (The Spectator), 01/05/1945:2
List of candidates, 01/12/1945:1
All qualified voters warned (l) (The Spectator), 01/12/1945:2
Manuel Silvia for selectman (ad), 01/12/1945:4
Manuel J. Silvia for selectman (ad) (p), 01/12/1945:7
Romeo Millette for selectman (ad) (p), 01/12/1945:7
Manuel Silvia, no reforms to offer voters, 01/12/1945:8
Silvia and Jacob elected selectmen; Thomas, Giberti, and Murphy
elected to Finance Committee, 01/19/1945:1
Butler extends congratulations to opponents, 01/19/1945:8
Silvia expresses thanks for support (l), 01/19/1945:8
Approximately 88% of voters went to the polls (l) (The Spectator),
01/26/1945:2
Three to run for re-election, 11/30/1945:1
Elections – Middleboro (continued)
Nine take out nomination papers, 12/14/1945:1
Few out for town offices, new candidate for School Committee,
12/21/1945:1
No new candidates for town officers, 12/28/1945:4
Stage set, all candidates certified, 01/11/1946:1
Geo. Shurtleff, Jr. candidate for School Committee (ad), 01/11/1946:4
James Houlihan candidate for assessor (ad) (p), 01/11/1946:8
Retain your present assessor, Bissonnette (ad), 01/11/1946:8
Light vote expected, 01/18/1946:1
Equal pay for teachers on the ballot (l) (The Spectator), 01/18/1946:2
Sheldon Phinney candidate for assessor (ad), 01/18/1946:8
Shurtleff, Houlihan, and Smith all winners, 01/25/1946:1
Frederick daCosta thanks voters (l), 01/25/1946:3
Selectmen appoint election officers, 08/23/1946:1
Voting hours set by selectmen, 10/04/1946:1
Ballot will have seven questions, 10/11/1946:1
Off-year election of capital importance (l) (The Spectator), 10/11/1946:4
Conduct at Precinct 3 polling place defended, 10/25/1946:1
Deadline for nomination papers January 2, 11/29/1946:1
Nomination papers due in ten days, 12/06/1946:1
C.P. Washburn surprise candidate for Finance Committee; 13 file for
nine spots, 12/20/1946:1
Support for re-election of selectmen Bump and MacDougall (l) (The
Spectator), 01/03/1947:2
Names of candidates as they appear on ballot, 01/10/1947:1
Ralph Maddigan, Jr. runs for selectman, biography (p), 01/10/1947:1
Ronald Thatcher runs for School Committee, 01/10/1947:1
Re-elect Bump and MacDougall (ad), 01/10/1947:8
George Wheeler runs for selectman’s seat, biography (p), 01/17/1947:1
Major office holders face opposition in local races, 01/17/1947:1
William MacDougall runs for selectman’s seat, biography (p),
01/17/1947:1
William McBane runs for seat on School Committee, biography,
01/17/1947:1
George Wheeler for selectman (ad), 01/17/1947:2
Maddigan for selectman (ad) (p), 01/17/1947:2
Annual town meeting sees upsets (p), 01/24/1947:1
George Wheeler thanks voters (l), 01/24/1947:5
Ronald Thatcher thanks voters (l), 01/24/1947:5
William McBane thanks voters (l), 01/24/1947:5
Date announced, nomination papers due 12/15, 11/28/1947:1
Selectman Silvia not running for re-election, 12/05/1947:1
Atkins only one to file nomination papers, 12/12/1947:1
Selectman Jacob will not run again, 12/12/1947:1
Eight in race for Board of Selectmen, 12/19/1947:1
List of candidates who filed nomination papers, 12/19/1947:1
Silvia yields to pressure, agrees to run, 12/19/1947:1
No withdrawals filed, 12/26/1947:4
Re-elect Sylvia to Board of Selectmen (ad), 01/02/1948:2
MacDougall denies he has axe out for any town official, 01/09/1948:1
Otto Becker, Jr. makes first bid for public office, runs for selectman,
01/09/1948:1
Silvia favors more planning for future, 01/09/1948:1
MacDougal is qualified for selectman, elect him (ad), 01/09/1948:5
Maurice Braga for selectman (ad), 01/09/1948:6
Elect Otto Becker selectman (ad), 01/09/1948:7
Candidates campaign in South Middleboro, 01/16/1948:1
Eight seeking two spots on Board of Selectmen, 01/16/1948:1
Romeo Millette bases candidacy on record of service, 01/16/1948:1
The best qualified (l) (The Spectator), 01/16/1948:2
Elect Joseph Picone to Board of Selectmen (ad), 01/16/1948:3
Millette for selectman (ad), 01/16/1948:4
Elect MacDougall as your selectman (ad), 01/16/1948:5
Elect Frederick Thorley to Board of Selectmen (ad), 01/16/1948:6
Elect Otto Becker selectman (ad) (p), 01/16/1948:9
Silvia and MacDougall victorious, 01/23/1948:1
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Elections – Middleboro (continued)
Silvia thanks voters for support (l), 01/23/1948:5
Thorley thanks voters (l), 01/23/1948:7
Date set; review of open seats, 12/03/1948:1
Selectmen Nourse running for re-election, 12/03/1948:1
Five running for School Committee, three for Finance Committee,
12/17/1948:1
Emerson Lyford issues statement on candidacy (l), 12/24/1948:9
Middleboro Housing Authority Board members likely to have to run for
election, 12/31/1948:1
Romeo Millette calls for scrapping of town charter, 12/31/1948:1
Polling hours, 01/07/1949:1
Raymond Tripp tells voters not to go backward (l), 01/07/1949:1
Millette, retreat or advance (l) (The Spectator), 01/07/1949:4
Seventeen offices to be filled, 01/14/1949:1
George Shurtleff, Jr. for School Committee (ad), 01/14/1949:2
Ralph Nourse for selectman (ad), 01/14/1949:2
Millette for selectman (ad), 01/14/1949:4
Caleb Thomas seeks school post (ad) (l), 01/14/1949:5
School Committee candidate Brennan states his position, 01/14/1949:6
Fred Churbuck issues statement of candidacy, 01/14/1949:9
All candidates for re-election win, 01/21/1949:1
Silvia chosen again to head selectmen, re-elected by 4-1, 01/21/1949:1
Pollard expresses congratulations to election winners, 01/21/1949:2
Shurtleff appreciates support (ad), 01/21/1949:2
Churbuck thanks voters, 01/21/1949:5
Smith, Nourse, and Thomas thank voters, 01/21/1949:5
Atwood appreciates support at polls, 01/28/1949:9
Nomination filing dates announced, 10/28/1949:1
Rhodolphus Alger announces candidacy for selectman (p), 11/04/1949:1
Assessor Harrison Shurtleff files for re-election, 11/11/1949:1
Few candidates in field thus far, 12/02/1949:1
George Vigers candidate for selectman, 12/09/1949:1
Miriam Campbell candidate for School Committee, 12/09/1949:1
Rhodolphus Alger candidate for selectman, 12/09/1949:1
Selectman George Wheeler candidate for re-election, 12/09/1949:1
Selectman Ralph Maddigan candidate for re-election, 12/09/1949:1
Devlin candidate for Planning Board, 12/09/1949:7
Riley and Campbell announce candidacies, 12/09/1949:7
Shurtleff and Sturgis candidates for assessor, 12/09/1949:7
Fourteen in field for town offices, 12/16/1949:1
daCosta candidate for School Committee (ad), 12/30/1949:8
Electricity and Electricians
H.H. Dudley, Wareham St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Ralph Bassett, electrical contractor, 17 South Main St (ad),
01/05/1945:5
Bassett & Broadbent, 17 South Main St (ad), 01/04/1946:2
The B.K.N. Co., Koehler electric plants, South Middleboro (ad),
01/09/1948:3
E.N. Niro, electrical contractor (ad), 02/20/1948:2
Buckman Electric, construction, wiring, and repairs (ad), 04/09/1948:10
William Shing, licensed electrician (ad), 07/23/1948:10
Elks (see Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - Lodge No. 1274)
Eller, Joseph W.
Retires after 40 years in ministry, 06/14/1946:4
Elliott, Anna Eunice
Obituary, 06/10/1949:3
Dies at age 80, 06/10/1949:6
Elliott, Florence G.
Chimney fire on Rock St, 01/07/1949:3
Elliott, George V.
Retires from NE T & T after 41 years of service (p), 12/24/1948:1
Elliott, Mabelle
Funeral held at Rock Village church, 07/05/1946:2
Elliott, Phyllis
Engaged to Alexander J. Draghetti, 04/26/1946:1
Wed to Alexander J. Draghetti, 07/05/1946:5
Elliott, William Cedric
Named acting deputy police chief, 06/24/1949:1
Elliott W. Harlow & Sons
Carpenters and laborers (ad), 03/16/1945:4
Get construction contract for new school building, 06/25/1948:1
Ellis, Alden
Corporal receives commendation for services in Europe, 04/06/1945:1
Discharged from Supply Division Base Air Depot, 11/23/1945:4
Ellis, George Austin
Kills himself with 12-gauge shotgun, 06/25/1948:1
Dies at age 77, 06/25/1948:5
Ellis, Mrs Cushing
Resides in Auburndale, 03/09/1945:4
Ellis, Olive Wilbur
Obituary, 01/18/1946:7
Ellis, William H.S.
Obituary, 12/14/1945:3
Elmes, George B.
Elsie Well’s Beauty Shoppe
Closed Mondays till further notice (ad), 06/10/1949:5
Emblem Club (see Middleboro Emblem Club)
Emergency Medical Services
Hayward’s ambulance cannot get to Helen Kakstis, firemen lend aid,
01/30/1948:1
Dr Bonnar cites danger in moving injured, 04/01/1949:1
Emerson, Grace
Handmade articles for Christmas (ad), 11/29/1946:8
Emmons, Leila M.
Obituary, 06/01/1945:3
Dies at age 67, 06/01/1945:4
Emmons, Ralph H.
Emmons, Rufus Haines
Engaged to Annie Agnes Ware, 08/23/1946:5
Wed to Anne Agnes Ware, 09/06/1946:5
Employment
Work certificates issued to 352 minors in 1944, 01/26/1945:4
Committee on Veteran Rehabilitation reports numerous jobs open for
vets, 07/20/1945:1
Correction to earlier report on veteran rehabilitation, 08/03/1945:1
U.S. Employment office changes hours, 03/01/1946:1
State plans more employment security service here, 03/28/1947:2
Division of Employment Security extends hours to three days per week,
05/23/1947:1
Stitchers asked to register with State Employment Office, 06/20/1947:1
Taunton office takes over supervision of state job service, 07/04/1947:1
Services here cut to two days per week, 11/28/1947:1
Middleboro good community for employment exchange, 03/12/1948:5
Conditions here remarkably steady, 03/25/1949:3
Anne Benton appeals review board hearing, 03/25/1949:10
Office moves from old fire station to 9 School St, 04/08/1949:8
Veterans’ Services Department has vets who want jobs, 04/22/1949:1
Gazette item gets jobs for 12 veterans, 04/29/1949:1
Board of public Welfare has several men available for work,
12/02/1949:2
Endicott-Johnson Co.
Leases Center property for shoe store, 05/09/1947:1
Opens new shoe store on Center St, 08/01/1947:1
Grand opening of new store on Center St (ad), 08/01/1947:5
Endres, Susan Porter
Widow of Charles E. dies at age 79, 04/08/1949:6
Obituary, 04/08/1949:7
Engineers and Engineering
Gordon MacNeill (ad), 08/23/1946:3
Gordon MacNeill licensed as professional engineer, 04/04/1947:4
Gordon MacNeill, registered professional engineer (ad), 04/04/1947:10
Akers, Curley, and Harrison pass state exam, 05/23/1947:7
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Engineers and Engineering (continued)
Edward Peterson now registered engineer, 08/29/1947:4
Phyllis Stegmaier aeronautical engineer in Hartford, CT, 08/29/1947:6
Theodore Bump member of National Association of Power Engineers,
01/16/1948:10
Englested, Minnie
English, Concetta T.
Engaged to David A. Pennington, 10/12/1945:4
English, John
Ennis, Muriel Irene
Eno, Cecile E.
Engaged to Elmer H. Young, 09/21/1945:4
Eno, Cecile R,
Wed to Elmer H. Young, 10/12/1945:4
Eno, George H.
Applies for permit to move underground gas tank, 01/18/1946:1
Moving of gas storage tank approved, 02/01/1946:1
Pine Haven Service Station, Rte 28 (ad), 11/22/1946:10
Service station and grocery (ad), 10/29/1948:2
Eno, Norman
Forest St home damaged by fire, 12/05/1947:6
Enos, Anthony
Son born, 09/05/1947:4
Enos, Carolyn
Enos, Edith Jennie
Engaged to Paul Norris Cobb, 06/22/1945:4
Wed to Paul Norris Cobb, 06/29/1945:4
Entertainment
see also Circuses; Concerts; Dances and Dancing; Fairs; Lectures; Night
Clubs; Theater
Kiwanis present Starlet Show of local amateur talent, 06/01/1945:8
Senior Service Scouts present quiz show, local merchants generous,
03/29/1946:10
Central ME WSCS presents novel program, A Trip Around the World,
06/28/1946:1
Selectmen adopt rules for carnivals and circuses, 08/09/1946:1
Selectmen delay decision on carnivals, 02/07/1947:1
Citizens protest carnivals at Depot Grove, 02/21/1947:1
Depot Grove banned as carnival lot, 02/28/1947:1
Depot Grove still barred for carnivals, 05/02/1947:1
Depot Grove owner Otis Randall forbids carnivals, 05/09/1947:1
Depot Grove carnival ban rescinded, 09/05/1947:1
Legion applies for 1948 carnival license, 11/21/1947:1
Selectmen establish policy for carnivals, 02/06/1948:1
Lewis Shaw granted license, 04/29/1949:2
Eleven arrested at The Country Mansion for promoting unlicensed
Sunday entertainment, 05/06/1949:1
Legion stages fine minstrels, 11/04/1949:1
Pilgrim Fellowship of Central Congregational presents show boat
minstrels, 12/02/1949:2
Episcopal Church
see also Central Methodist Episcopal Church; Church of Our Saviour;
South Middleboro Methodist Episcopal Church
Episcopalians win Church League basketball title, 04/26/1946:4
Erickson (Miss)
Adviser to MHS senior yearbook staff (p), 06/21/1946:9
Erickson, Aleksius
Obituary, 11/05/1948:2
Erickson, Anna
Erickson, C.E.
Front office for rent on Center St (ad), 04/06/1945:5
Erickson, Charles
Erickson, Clarence
Son born, 01/04/1946:4
Erickson, Donald
Posted to Camp Stoneham, CA, 11/22/1946:9
Engaged to Shirley Wright, 01/23/1948:6
Newlyweds reside on Bedford St, 02/13/1948:4
Son born, 04/01/1949:4
Erickson, Donald H.
Receives basic training at Camp Polk, VA, 10/18/1946:3
Engaged to Shirley Keith Wright, 12/26/1947:5
Wed to Shirley K. Wright, 02/06/1948:4
Erickson, Donald M.
Engaged to Shirley K. Wright, 01/30/1948:4
Erickson, Harland
Family moves to Bedford St, 01/17/1947:5
Roof fire on Bedford St, 06/06/1947:4
Son born, 02/04/1949:5
Erickson, Herbert F.
Mail carrier, 09/28/1945:7
Erickson, Kenneth
Erickson, Matti
Obituary, 01/16/1948:9
Erickson, Michael
Erickson, Mrs Carl
Resides in Yorktown Heights, 02/25/1949:8
Erickson, Ron
05/07/1948:1
Erickson, Ronald
Improved Order of Red Men holds installation (p), 09/24/1948:1
Erickson, Ronald V.
Oil burner flareup on Old Center St, 10/26/1945:7
Erickson, Tauno
Wed to Edna Alvina Schurman, 08/20/1948:4
Erickson, Toivo
Ernest, Myrtle M.
Files complaint against Walter Green for larceny, 08/02/1946:1
Ernest S. Pratt Co.
New England Coke (ad), 01/05/1945:6
May be forced to curtail ice deliveries (ad), 07/27/1945:8
Announces new partnership with Daniel Ducey (ad), 03/01/1946:8
Oscar Stets affiliated with, 03/12/1948:9
Erskine, Dorothy
Employed at St. Luke’s, 05/23/1947:7
Employed at St. Luke’s in New Bedford, 12/12/1947:12
Erwin, John
Acting police chief in Lakeville, 07/08/1949:1
Escapes
Mildred Maxwell escapes police station briefly, runs home,
07/04/1947:4
Arthur Hudson escapes from Plymouth County House of Corrections,
11/28/1947:1
Arthur Hudson turns himself in, 12/05/1947:1
Escott, Rose M.
Eskow, Russell M.
Engaged to Virginia Richmond, 03/16/1945:8
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Essays
Dorothy Peterson’s essay on rain gets response from soldiers (l),
08/03/1945:1
Ann O’Neil wins $5 in National Essay contest, 01/02/1948:4
John Ashworth writes essay on Hamlet and Laurence Olivier in The
Atlantic, 05/13/1949:12
Essert, Martha
Widow of Frederick dies at age 78, 09/20/1946:5
Obituary, 09/20/1946:6
Essert, Martha L.
Estelle Shop
Grand opening, 37 Center St (ad), 02/18/1949:12
Given generous welcome, 02/25/1949:5
Estes, Betty Ann Hughes
Son born, 12/02/1949:7
Estes, George
Son born, 06/27/1947:4, 12/02/1949:7
Estes, George, Jr.
Estes, Stanley
Son born, 08/30/1946:5
Estey, George
05/28/1948:1
Estey, Nye
Daughter Rose Marie first baby born in 1948, 01/23/1948:5
Estey, Nye D.
Estey, Rose Marie
First baby born in 1948, 01/23/1948:5
Estly, Nye
Son born, 12/27/1946:5
Estrella, Robert August
Engaged to Helen Louise Morrison, 03/25/1949:6
Wed to Helen Louise Morrison, 04/01/1949:4
Ethridge, James
Son born, 02/07/1947:5
Etsell, Martha Helen
Engaged to William Wilder Hall, 05/03/1946:3
Etta’s
Lakeville water front accommodations, food, and liquor (ad),
04/13/1945:7
Europe
see also World War, 1939-1945 – European Theater of Operations
Mary Pawlak writes from Frankfurt, Germany (l), 04/19/1946:1
Mr and Mrs Arthur Kingsley leave to visit relatives, 08/23/1946:4
Frederic Perry’s Yugoslavian roommate guest of family, 07/11/1947:5
Kingsley family home after a year in France, 08/29/1947:1
Family of James McNeil leaves on trip to England and Scotland,
03/19/1948:8
Lilly Seed sails for England, 04/16/1948:1
Egaria Faietti on way to Italy, 06/25/1948:1
Lewillie and Wilmot embark on two-month visit to Europe,
11/19/1948:10
Woman, or girl, writes from Austria asking for aid (l), 12/17/1948:11
Mrs John Franz returns to former home in Belgium for visit,
02/04/1949:10
Edward Clark sails for Europe, 06/24/1949:8
Edward Boucher to study in Italy, 09/09/1949:10
Edward Clark returns from visit to France, 09/23/1949:1
Emilia Barta’s sister to come here after trip to Europe, 12/23/1949:9
Evanoff, Anna
Evanoff, Anna May
Engaged to Theodore D. Wainor, 06/20/1947:3
Evanoff, Anna M.
Engaged to Theodore D. Wainor, 09/10/1948:4
Wed to Theodore D. Wainor, 09/24/1948:4
Evanoff, John, Jr.
Engaged to Veronica A. DeThomas, 11/04/1949:7
Wed to Veronica A. DeThomas, 11/25/1949:5
Everett Square Diner
Closed for alterations (ad), 02/06/1948:10
Everson, Mabel J.
Engaged to Albert C. Long, 12/12/1947:6
Wed to Albert L. Long, 01/16/1948:4
E.W. Harlow & Sons (see Elliott W. Harlow & Sons)
Ewalt, Keller R.
Engaged to Mamie Mackiewicz, 10/21/1949:1
Ewing, David W.
Wed to Elizabeth Weld Bennett, 09/17/1948:10
Excavation and Excavators
Anthony Frazier, bulldozer work (ad), 04/01/1949:6
F.W. LeBaron, excavating & grading (ad), 04/29/1949:4
Explorers and Exploration
New Zealand film and lecture, Roger Hawthorne (ad), 06/04/1948:10
Roger Hawthorne lectures on New Zealand at Congregational Church,
06/18/1948:12
Explosives and Explosions
Gas blows off manhole on Center St, 03/09/1945:8
James Denson loses thumb and three fingers to exploding shell,
10/26/1945:1
Gas tank explodes at Pittsley’s junk yard, 04/25/1947:1
Paul Cloutier writes parents of disaster in Galveston (l), 05/09/1947:10
Charles Rogers burned by explosion of camp stove, 07/11/1947:1
Rogers has visit from Governor Bradford while in hospital,
08/01/1947:1
Rogers still in hospital, 08/15/1947:1
Herbert Wilson burned when alcohol can explodes, 09/05/1947:7
Charles Rogers back on duty after recovers from burns, 10/03/1947:1
Discarded British grenades found behind YMCA, 03/19/1948:1
Exploding lamp makes torch of Mrs Boleslaw Zielinski’s clothes, fatally
seared, 04/15/1949:1
Paul Anderson granted permit to store dynamite, 06/10/1949:6
Paul Jones burned by gas explosion, 07/15/1949:1
Two juveniles blow up mail box, get caught, 07/15/1949:1
Live tracer shell found on Webster St, 12/23/1949:7
Exterminators
Cape Sanitation Service, exterminators and fumigators (ad),
06/15/1945:4
F
Fagan, Charles H.
Mellish trespassing case continued for finding, 04/29/1949:7
Fagan, Kathryn H.
Engaged to Steve Mellish, 06/01/1945:4
Wed to Steve Mellish, 06/08/1945:4
Fagerberg, Bud
Local horses place at Satucket show, 05/11/1945:6
Fagerberg, Eric
Couple makes home in Cristobal, Canal Zone, 02/28/1947:4
Fagerberg, Geraldine
Graduates from Wilfred Academy, 04/25/1947:10
Purchases Helen’s Beauty Shop from Anthony Lemmo, 01/09/1948:5
Engaged to George Moskoff, 05/06/1949:6
Wed to George V. Moskoff, 06/03/1949:4
Fagerberg, Gerry
Attends Wilfred Academy of Beauty Culture in Boston, 10/04/1946:8
Fagerberg, Olivia H.
Widow of John A. dies at age 84, 03/15/1946:5
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Fagerberg, Olivia Henrietta
Obituary, 03/15/1946:3
Fagerberg, Roy, Jr.
Private with Marines at Okinawa, 04/27/1945:1
Aluminum storm windows and screens (ad), 09/02/1949:2
Fagerberg, Roy V.
Private 1st Class returns from 18 months overseas, 05/24/1946:1
Marooned on sandbar in Plymouth harbor during storm, 07/09/1948:1
Fagerberg, Roy V., Jr.
Private with first marine division in the Pacific, 01/26/1945:4
Local representative for Wonder Home Service of Taunton,
09/02/1949:8
Fagurberg, Roy Vincent, Jr.
Enters Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 09/24/1948:2
Fahey Funeral Home
241 Center St (ad), 01/19/1945:4
Purchases Thatcher house, moves business, 04/12/1946:1
Moves to new location on South Main St, 01/17/1947:1
Open House at new location (ad) (p), 01/17/1947:8
Faietti, A.
Ojaco paint dealer (ad), 05/02/1947:6
Hardware, 6 South Main St (ad), 04/16/1948:6
Faietti, Albert
Returns from 34 months in Europe (p), 06/08/1945:1
Accused of raping 14-year-old, 07/29/1949:8
Case of statutory rape continued, 08/12/1949:10
Found probably cause in rape case, goes to grand jury, 09/09/1949:10
Guilty of statutory rape, 10/28/1949:8
Faietti, Alberto
Faietti, Albino
Will not rent to VFW if they get club license, 08/23/1946:1
Faietti, Egaria
On way to Italy, 06/25/1948:1
Faietti Children’s Shoppe
17 South Main St (ad), 03/02/1945:8
Now part of Fashion Shoppe (ad), 08/02/1946:2
Faietti Fashion Shoppe
Dresses and millinery (ad), 01/12/1945:8
Children’s Shoppe now part of Fashion Shoppe (ad), 08/02/1946:2
Roy Barth guilty of stealing cash from shop, 04/25/1947:1
Fairchild, Rowena
Engaged to William Dougherty, 06/07/1946:10
Wed to Ryland Hugh Hewitt, 09/02/1949:6
Fairchild, Thomas
Engaged to Alice Dennison, 02/06/1948:10
Fairs
see also Middleborough Agricultural Fair
Thirteenth annual Methodist fair a success, 09/28/1945:2
MHS ag students score well at Brockton Fair, 09/20/1946:1
Mrs Charles Devlin’s Boston terrier wins first at Brockton fair,
09/20/1946:2
Minstrel show presented at Methodist fair, 09/30/1949:1
Fairview Riding Academy
17 Fairview Ave (ad), 09/14/1945:5
Fairweather, Richard D.
Hurt in Wareham auto accident, 05/23/1947:1
Falconeiri, Philip
Son born, 07/11/1947:4
Falconeiri, Tony
Falconeri, Dominic
Falconeri, Ronald
Falconieri, Alfred J.
Thief takes $8 turkey bought for soldier’s return celebration,
07/13/1945:1
Falconieri, Dominic
Meets Frank Serra in Pacific, 01/19/1945:1
Fall Brook Mothers’ Club
Cast of minstrel show benefit (p), 05/07/1948:1
Fallon, James H.
Obituary, 06/01/1945:3
Dies at age 77, 06/01/1945:4
Falls (accidents)
George Correia breaks arm when slips on ice getting out of car,
01/05/1945:1
Mrs K. Tribou breaks collar bone in fall on ice, 01/05/1945:2
Roy Pendleton slips on ice, log fractures leg, 01/19/1945:4
Marion Richards breaks ankle in fall on ice, 02/09/1945:6
Merrihew did not fracture leg, knee joint slipped out of place,
02/16/1945:1
Walter Berry falls on ice, fractures leg, 02/16/1945:7
Illario Gola injures ribs in fall at Charlestown navy yard, 03/09/1945:3
Stephen Reid falls 18 feet off staging, suffers fractures, 04/20/1945:4
Jeannette Leighton breaks leg in fall down stairs, 05/11/1945:8
Richard Morse fell or was thrown from chair plane at VFW carnival,
06/22/1945:1
East Taunton tot tumbles out of car on Wareham St, 08/24/1945:1
Benjamin Shaw falls off rear of milk truck, 10/05/1945:8
Pearl Ashley breaks ankle in fall, 11/09/1945:4
Joseph Bradford slips on ice, fractures left arm, 01/17/1947:2
Marian Saccosia breaks toe in fall at home, 01/24/1947:10
Mrs Harold Peabody recovering from injuries received in fall,
06/27/1947:5
Gilbert Broadbent falls from ladder, breaks leg, 11/21/1947:10
Frances Purdon fractures wrist in fall on ice, 01/23/1948:8
Edwin Tomkiewicz fractures skull playing on oil tanks in Depot Grove,
06/25/1948:1
Workers fall 10 ft. in new water tank, 06/25/1948:1
Ernest Guinares fractures arm in fall from roof, 06/25/1948:6
Mary Wilbur injured in fall, 08/13/1948:4
Oliver Washburn fractures leg in fall from tree, 09/10/1948:1
Walter Allen falls into auto grease pit at Thomas Bros., 11/05/1948:2
Thelma Murdock, mother of seven, dies of fall down stairs,
11/12/1948:1
Judge Sullivan injures back in fall on ice at New Bedford courthouse,
12/24/1948:1
George Blakeman fractures hip a second time, 02/11/1949:1
George Blakeman still seriously ill, 03/25/1949:6
Three-year-old Susan Washburn falls from rear car door, 04/01/1949:4
Mrs Herve Tourigny fractures leg in fall, 04/29/1949:6
Jennie Johnson falls on porch at Montgomery Home, 06/03/1949:4
Joseph Rose breaks arm in fall, 06/10/1949:6
Edgar Gay recovering from gashed head at veteran’s hospital in
Newport, RI, 07/01/1949:10
Henry Short breaks leg in fall from bicycle, 08/12/1949:2
Catherine Moore hits head on an awning, falls and breaks wrist,
08/19/1949:9
Ronald Correia injured in fall from railroad trestle, 09/23/1949:12
Mrs Thomas Pickup breaks leg in fall in New Bedford, 11/04/1949:3
Mrs Forrest Churbuck breaks arm in fall in New Bedford store,
12/09/1949:12
Family Violence
Albert Matrisciano pleads guilty to beating wife Erika, 04/27/1945:6
Philip Shurtleff fails to heed court order to keep away from ex-wife, gets
30 days, 06/01/1945:7
Perkins beats brother who beat mother, 09/07/1945:1
Philip Shurtleff must stay away from ex-wife, 10/12/1945:7
Eugene Pires pleads not guilty of assault on wife Minnie, 03/08/1946:8
Arthur Hudson charged with stabbing brother Harold, 03/15/1946:1
Eugene Pires acquitted of assault, 03/15/1946:3
Carroll Morrison guilty of assault on wife Florence, 04/05/1946:6
Albert Matrisciano guilty of beating wife Ericka, 05/24/1946:1
John Perry bites wife’s ear, beats her, 07/05/1946:1
Harold Parker charges wife with infidelity in assault case, 07/19/1946:1
Erika Matrisciano charges husband Albert with assault, 08/23/1946:1
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Family Violence (continued)
Archibald MacNayr denies charge of beating wife, 09/27/1946:1
Judges says MacNayr should be sent to jail, 10/04/1946:1
Raymond April acquitted of non-support and assault, 11/22/1946:1
Arthur Nepini pleads not guilty to assault on wife Cecilia, 07/11/1947:1
Nepini assault case continued, 07/18/1947:1
Nepini assault charge dropped, 09/12/1947:7
Daisy Sylvia charged with assault on husband, 10/24/1947:3
Archie MacNayr, Jr. guilty of assault on wife Dorothy, 10/24/1947:5
10/31/1947:1
Daisy Sylvia not guilty of assault on husband, 10/31/1947:1
MacNayr arraigned on charge of assaulting wife, 05/13/1949:12
MacNayr case continued, 05/27/1949:4
Assault case against McNayr dismissed, 07/01/1949:7
Ardavast Kayajan charged with assault on wife Alice, 07/22/1949:4
Julian Plaskawiski fails to appear on charge of assault on wife Florence,
08/26/1949:3
Plaskawiski airs dissensions in assault case, 09/09/1949:7
Fanjoy, Alan
Engaged to Mary Elizabeth Begley, 08/05/1949:10
Fanjoy, Alan C.
Fanjoy, Allen
Stationed at Maxwell Field, AL, 01/05/1945:1
Fanjoy, Allen C.
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 02/01/1946:1
Engaged to Mary Elizabeth Begley, 07/22/1949:4
Wed to Mary Elizabeth Begley, 08/05/1949:4
Fanjoy, Dorothy T.
Engaged to Charles W. Leonard, 07/12/1946:5
Wed to Charles W. Leonard, 07/26/1946:5
Fanjoy, Dorothy Theresa
Engaged to Charles William Leonard, 05/24/1946:1
Farley (Coach)
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
Farley, A.
Farley, Al
Kiwanis fete high school grid team (p), 12/10/1948:1
Farley, Alfred
Arrives home from service in Europe, 08/17/1945:1
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
Farley, Alfred E.
On LST 500 bombed and strafed (p), 01/26/1945:8
Service man reinstated at high school after 2.5 years in Navy,
10/12/1945:1
Returns from three years in Navy, 11/16/1945:7
Farley, Alfred Ellsworth
Receives Master of Education degree, 08/19/1949:2
Farley, Edward J., Jr.
Farley, Kathleen
Attends Fashion Academy in New York, 10/19/1945:8
Farley, Pete
Columnist for The Gazette Sports Parade, 08/10/1945:4
Named to Southeastern Massachusetts Semi-Pro Basketball Association,
01/16/1948:5
Heads Red Cross publicity, 02/25/1949:7
Farley, Peter
Injured at Normandy, in hospital on Staten Island, 01/12/1945:1
Home on hospital train, 01/19/1945:1
Farley, Peter T.
Named to Dean’s List at Suffolk University, 06/18/1948:1
Farley, Peter Thomas
Engaged to Phyllis Mae Johnson, 04/06/1945:4
Wed to Phyllis Mae Johnson, 04/20/1945:4
Graduates from Suffolk University, 06/17/1949:1
Farley, Peter Thomas, Jr.
Farley, Theresa
03/04/1949:1
Farm Service Stores, Inc.
see also General Mills, Inc.
A.E. VanCampen retires, F.O. Goodwin new manager, 07/26/1946:1
Farmer, Jack
Interior painting (ad), 11/23/1945:8
Farmer, John
Farmer, Shirlie Waters
Farms and Farming
see also Dairies; Future Farmers of America; Middleborough
Agricultural Fair; Patrons of Husbandry; State Farm; Town Farm
Four area farmers awarded agricultural ‘A’, 02/02/1945:4
DeMaranville and Boudreau receive “A” Agricultural awards,
02/16/1945:8
Heavy frost damages crops, 04/27/1945:4
Sunnyside Farm, for sale, 40 acres of standing grass (ad), 06/08/1945:5
Jerome Silva, potatoes for sale (ad), 11/30/1945:4
Farmers face serious feed shortage, 02/08/1946:1
Poultry man Charles Thain urges concerted effort (l), 02/15/1946:5
Sunnyside Farms, for sale, 25 to 30 tons of hay (ad), 03/08/1946:6
Training for veterans in agriculture starts soon, 05/17/1946:1
Arthur L. Standish & Son, tractor service, Thomas St (ad), 04/09/1948:5
John Brown famed inventor of “miracle cell” (p), 07/23/1948:1
Time magazine discusses John C. Brown and his discovery,
07/30/1948:1
Inquiries about Brown’s “cell” from distant places, 08/06/1948:5
John Brown must appear in federal court concerning distribution of
“miracle cell”, 10/01/1948:1
John Brown cannot distribute cell without proper label, 10/08/1948:9
Gladys Taylor tells of farm life 40 years ago, 02/04/1949:1
Lack of rain, heat hits crops, 06/17/1949:1
Irrigation saves the day for Teeling, 07/01/1949:7
Farnum, Walter E.
Farrar, David H.
Farrar, Karl
Son born, 09/21/1945:4, 09/28/1945:4
Farrar’s
Everett Square (ad), 12/28/1945:2
Percy Reed granted license to manufacture ice cream, 07/26/1946:2
Quick spotting saves Reed’s store from fire, 11/28/1947:1
Farrell, Robert E.
Engaged to Jean Bissonnette, 06/04/1948:5
Farrin, Walter
Dies in Florida, 07/08/1949:9
Farrington, Arlene
Lieutenant serving in the Pacific (p), 06/29/1945:1
Farrington, Nellie
Wife of William F. dies at age 76, 10/11/1946:5
Obituary, 10/11/1946:9
Fasola, Ida Theresa
Engaged to Percy Raymond Griswold, 02/22/1946:5
Fasolo, Ida Theresa
Wed to Percy Raymond Griswold, 03/08/1946:5
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Fasula, John J.
Former Middleboro man killed in action in Belgium (p), 03/23/1945:1
Fasulo, Joseph
Proprietor of Joe’s Fixit Shop, 469 Center St (ad), 06/13/1947:6
Notice of hearing for garage permit petition, 02/27/1948:10
Joe’s Fixit Shop, new location, 6 Everett St (ad), 04/09/1948:3
Fasulo, Joseph H.
Airman Apprentice serves on USS Coral Sea, 06/24/1949:10
Scheduled to arrive in Crete, 07/22/1949:10
Faulkner, Alberta E.
Engaged to Howard T. Sewall, 05/30/1947:4
Faulkner, Alberta Euretta
Engaged to Howard Park Sewall, 06/20/1947:4
Wed to Howard Park Sewall, 07/04/1947:4
Fawcett, Albert E.
Couple files petition to adopt Dean B. Jennings, Jr., 09/05/1947:6
Fawcett, Margaret
Couple files petition to adopt Dean B. Jennings, Jr., 09/05/1947:6
Fay, Catherine Thompson
Son born, 10/15/1948:4
Fay, Edward, Jr.
Son born, 10/15/1948:4
Fay, Edward Lewis, Jr.
Engaged to Catherine Thompson, 07/12/1946:7
Fay, Robert Edward
Born to Edward, Jr. and Catherine Thompson, 10/15/1948:4
Fearing, Byron
Engaged to Dorothy Sweeney, 09/20/1946:8
Fearing, Byron L.
Engaged to Dorothy Ann Sweeney, 10/19/1945:1
Engaged to Dorothy A. Sweeney, 09/13/1946:5
Wed to Dorothy A. Sweeney, 10/04/1946:5
Qualifies as marksman at Fort Bragg, NC, 10/01/1948:8
Fearing, John F.
Storekeeper 3rd Class on board cruiser USS Fall River, 06/13/1947:2
Feas, Frederick O.
Car struck by cranberry truck on Plymouth St, 11/30/1945:1
Feeley, Julia
Wed to John Swerczyk, 06/04/1948:4
Feindle, Eleanor
Engaged to Arthur F. O’Toole, 07/18/1947:4
Feldheim, Rena
Felegi, John
Engaged to Anna Sowyrda, 05/17/1946:5
Wed to Anna Sowyrda, 06/14/1946:5
Feltch, John L.
Dies at age 72, 08/31/1945:4
Obituary, 08/31/1945:8
Fenoglio, John
And Fred Freidenfeld start turkey farm on Plymouth St, 09/13/1946:4
Ferbert, Russell
Ferguson, Edward L.
Returns to U.S. after liberation from Nazi prison camp, 06/15/1945:6
Ferguson, Harriette Ann
Born to John A. and Jeannette Howes, 04/27/1945:8
Ferguson, Helen
Resigns from sanatorium, takes post at Canton Hospital, 11/19/1948:2
Ferguson, Jeannette Howes
Ferguson, John A.
Ferguson, Mrs John
Resides in Beacon Falls, CT, 01/05/1945:8
Fernald, Henry
Fernald, Joseph
Fernald, Lindsy Ludington
Born to Henry and Phoebe Rotch, 11/29/1946:6
Fernald, Phoebe Rotch
Fernandes, Deolinda M.
Engaged to Edward C. Brackett, 06/20/1947:4
Wed to Edward C. Brackett, 07/04/1947:4
Fernandes, Francisco
Fernandes, Margaret Gomes
Fernandes, Ralph H.
Engaged to Andrezia R. Silva, 11/04/1949:7
Wed to Andrezia R. Silva, 11/11/1949:5
Fernandes, Silvino
Engaged to Margaret Gomes, 11/01/1946:7
Wed to Margaret Gomes, 01/17/1947:5
Daughter born, 09/19/1947:4, 11/25/1949:5
Fernandez, Albert A.
Car runs wild as driver suffers epileptic fit, 11/30/1945:1
Ferraguto, H. John
Ferraguto, John
Sergeant reports to “Green Project” at Camp Blanding, FL,
08/24/1945:2
Engaged to Roberta Ann Gross, 04/05/1946:1
Daughter born, 12/20/1946:5, 07/02/1948:4
Manager of new service station on Everett Square, 08/20/1948:5
Johnny’s Texaco Station opens on Everett Square (ad), 08/20/1948:10
Ferraguto, John Howard
Engaged to Roberta Ann Gross, 04/26/1946:5
Wed to Roberta Ann Gross, 05/10/1946:5
Ferraguto, Joseph
North St couple married 40 years, 10/17/1947:1
Ferraguto, Joseph C.
Collides with Gabrey on Center St, 01/04/1946:1
Ferraguto, Leo
Ferraguto, Leo H.
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant at Pampa Army Air Field, TX (p),
06/01/1945:1
Lieutenant stationed in Tampa, TX, 06/08/1945:1
Ferraguto, Leo Howard
Second Lieutenant assigned to Air Technical Service Command in
Dayton, OH, 09/14/1945:1
Ferreira, Bill
Captures Twilight League batting title (t), 10/07/1949:8
Ferreira, James
Son born, 06/28/1946:5
Ferreira, James L., Jr.
Son born, 04/30/1948:4
Ferreira, Manuel
Applies for service station permit (ad), 08/23/1946:8
Ferriera, Gabliel
New organist at Sacred Heart, 09/14/1945:4
Ferron, Marjorie F.
Engaged to Clarence J. Lind, 08/31/1945:1
Ferry, Lois
Lines on the Death of the President (poem), 05/04/1945:3
Enters Marietta College, OH, 09/14/1945:8
Married in Verona, NJ, 06/04/1948:2
Ferry, Lois W.
Pledges Sigma Kappa at Marietta College, 11/02/1945:4
Poem accepted for publication, 12/14/1945:7
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Ferry, Mrs Orrin
Dies in Verona, NJ, 10/11/1946:10
Ferson, Jean
Freshman at University of Massachusetts, 09/24/1948:5
Ferson, Jean Emery
Brief biography of MHS salutatorian, 05/14/1948:6
Ferson, John
Ferson, Malcolm
Attends Worcester Polytechnic School, 07/12/1946:8
Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic; hired by GE in Lynn,
06/10/1949:6
Engaged to Elizabeth McDowell, 10/07/1949:12
Ferson, Malcolm E.
Discharged from 2132nd AAF base unit, 12/28/1945:6
Elected to Sigma Xi at Worcester Polytechnic, 03/18/1949:1
Engaged to Elizabeth B. McDowell, 09/23/1949:7
Ferson, Malcolm Earle
Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic, 06/24/1949:1
Ferson, Mrs Ralph
Employed in Hanover, 04/20/1945:8
Moves from home to Middleboro Sanitarium, 04/02/1948:3
Fessenden, Edward
Fickert (Mr)
Ammonia leak at dairy, 08/12/1949:9
Fickert, June Marie
Engaged to Paul B. Roberts, 04/12/1946:1
Fickert, Alfred
North Middleboro couple married 25 years, 09/24/1948:4
Fickert, Ethel
Engaged to William Gauthier, 03/15/1946:4
Fickert, Ethel E.
Engaged to William Gauthier, 02/22/1946:1
Engaged to William J. Gauthier, 04/19/1946:5
Wed to William J. Gauthier, 04/26/1946:5
Fickert, Jane
Fickert, Jane Rachel
Engaged to Adam Bagdon, 12/30/1949:5
Fickert, Janet
Graduates from University of New Hampshire, 06/17/1949:14
Accepts teaching post in Sunapee, NH, 09/02/1949:10
Fickert, Janette B.
Enrolls at University of New Hampshire, 09/28/1945:1
Fickert, Norman
With combat engineers in Belgium, 01/19/1945:1
Promoted to Technical Sergeant, awaits redeployment to Pacific,
08/03/1945:4
Fickert, Richard
Fickert, W.F.
W.F. Fickert & Son, dairy (ad), 09/07/1945:2
Fickert, William F.
Violates milk law accidentally, 01/26/1945:8
Fiejdasz, Walter
Graduates from AAF Navigation School, 02/09/1945:6
Field, Abby Rugg
Fielding, Andrew J.
Case in land court, 03/18/1949:5
Fielding, Catherine P.
Case in land court, 03/18/1949:5
Fielding, Kenneth
Serves with Navy in the Pacific (p), 08/10/1945:1
Fielding, Kenneth Andrew
Engaged to Louise Ann Cook, 10/25/1946:5
Wed to Louise Ann Cook, 01/24/1947:5
Fields, Everett D.
Obituary, 09/28/1945:3
Dies at age 64, 09/28/1945:4
Fies, Frederick G.
Obituary, 03/28/1947:2
Fies, Frederick Gustolph
Dies at age 57, 03/28/1947:5
Figueiredo, Carlos
Figueiredo, Charles
Son born, 10/14/1949:7
Figueiredo, Evelyn Tinkham
Son born, 10/14/1949:7
Figuerido, Grace
Fifteen-year-old dies of injuries in auto crash, 03/11/1949:1
Pasquale Rufo appeals guilty finding in fatal traffic accident,
04/29/1949:1
Fillebrown, Archie E.
Applies for garage license in Lakeville, 02/01/1946:5
Fillebrown, Archie F.
Clark and Perkins injured in skidding auto, 01/19/1945:4
Fillion, Louis
Plympton man hit and killed by wood from saw, 03/29/1946:1
Filmore, A. Wilbur
Films (see Motion Pictures)
Filz, Frederick
Son born, 02/23/1945:4
Finch, George
Resides in Indianapolis, IN, 09/02/1949:9
Finch, Gorge L.
Finley (Mr)
Family moves into The Mansion, 01/26/1945:5
Finley, Annie
Larceny case against Underhill dismissed for lack of prosecution,
06/29/1945:8
Finley, Charles
Hundred chicks die in brooder fire, 03/14/1947:1
Pedestrian injured in collision with Rhode Island auto, 11/07/1947:1
Finn (Mr)
Homestead on Plymouth St threatened by fire, 03/22/1946:4
Finn, Florence
Sells Rte 28 eatery to Ralph Yoho, 07/11/1947:1
Finn, Francis A.
Radarman 3rd Class on battleship in action at Okinawa, 06/15/1945:1
Radarman on board destroyer in the Pacific, 08/24/1945:1
Serves on battleship USS Arkansas (p), 09/21/1945:2
Finneran, Al
Finneran, Alfred T.
Discharged from 466th Aviation Engineering Squadron, 11/23/1945:4
Finneran, Deniss
Finneran, Ed
Veteran resumes former employment at Walker Co., 11/02/1945:1
Finneran, Edward T.
Discharged from 22nd General Hospital, 11/23/1945:4
Finneran, Herbert F.
Discharged from Headquarters Co., 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry,
12/28/1945:6
Finneran, John
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Finneran, William
Fire Department (see Middleboro - Fire Department)
Fire Fighting
see also Middleboro - Fire Department
Lakeville town meeting decision means firefighting equipment at San,
06/17/1949:1
Lakeville reports on fire plans, 06/24/1949:1
Fire Prevention
Ban on outdoor fires starting April first, 03/16/1945:1
Nicholas Kontos fails to appear in court, 03/16/1945:5
Kontos case continued, 03/23/1945:2
Kontos fined for outdoor burning without a permit, 03/23/1945:7
Selectmen get estimate for fireproofing stage backdrop at Town House,
11/02/1945:5
Fire Chief reminds that outdoor burning requires permit, 02/15/1946:1
Notice to Lakeville residents regarding outdoor burning (ad),
03/08/1946:8
State clears woods roads ahead of fire season, 01/31/1947:1
Permits required for all outdoor fires, 02/14/1947:1
Outdoor fire hazard serious, 02/21/1947:1
Ban off on fires, however permit required, 04/04/1947:1
Governor issues fire hazard proclamation, 10/24/1947:1
Campaign planned to curb Halloween vandalism, 10/31/1947:1
Limits placed on outdoor fires, 04/30/1948:1
Selectman calls illegal dumps serious fire hazard, 05/14/1948:1
No permits for outdoor fires being issued, 09/03/1948:1
Gas & Electric Department issues friendly warning to electric users,
12/10/1948:1
All open-air fires banned, 07/01/1949:1
Citizens abuse Fire Chief over ban on outdoor fires, 07/08/1949:1
Firearms
National Rifle Association grants charter to Middleboro Junior Rifle
Club, 05/24/1946:1
Joan Shurtleff shoots self accidentally, 08/06/1948:1
Firearms - Law and Legislation
Selectmen grant pistol permit to Holzschneider, 01/12/1945:5
Selectmen grant pistol permits, 01/26/1945:6
Tallman granted permit to sell, 02/09/1945:3
Selectmen grant pistol permits, 04/06/1945:3, 05/11/1945:6
Selectmen grant sale licenses to Sherman and Shurtleff, 05/25/1945:6
Winifred Bigelow granted pistol permit, 05/25/1945:6
Selectmen act on license applications, 06/08/1945:8
Proprietor of The Pet Shop granted license to sell firearms, 06/22/1945:4
Selectman grant pistol permits, 08/24/1945:5
Vincent Robidoux as pistol permit renewed, 09/21/1945:3
Sousa and Letourneau asked to appear before selectmen, 10/05/1945:4
Selectmen issue new pistol permits, 01/18/1946:1
Bosari granted pistol permit, 02/08/1946:2
Harry Hopkins granted pistol permit, 02/22/1946:1
Sales permits renewed for Sherman and Hodgden, 05/03/1946:1
Charles Brown granted pistol permit, 05/03/1946:4
Tinkham, Tallman, and Shurtleff’s Hardware granted licenses to sell,
05/17/1946:4
Rebell, Cordeiro, and Maddigan granted pistol permits, 05/31/1946:1
Winifred Bigelow granted pistol permit, 06/14/1946:7
Dimond, Thomas, and Dascoulias granted pistol permits, 08/09/1946:6
Reed, Dutra, and daCosta granted pistol permits, 08/23/1946:3
Reserve officers granted pistol permits, 11/22/1946:4
Boys misusing air rifles, 12/06/1946:1
Morris Parkkonen charged with having loaded rifle in car, 12/06/1946:3
Shore and MacAllister each fined $25 for having loaded gun in car,
12/13/1946:1
Hollis and Hammond each fined $50 for having loaded gun in car,
12/13/1946:6
Firearms - Law and Legislation (continued)
Kenneth Shaw licensed to sell, 02/07/1947:4
Selectmen grant four pistol permits, 02/07/1947:4
Charles Hodgdon granted permit sell, 04/11/1947:2
Selectmen issue pistol permits, 04/11/1947:2, 05/02/1947:2
Thomas Pittsley granted license to sell, 05/02/1947:2
D’Elia and Hall granted pistol permits, 08/08/1947:5
Dutra, Chartier, Iampietro, and Robinson, Jr. granted pistol permits,
08/22/1947:5
Saunder’s Hardware grant sales permit, 09/05/1947:1
Arthur Thomas granted pistol permit, 09/05/1947:4
Thorley, Dutra, and Dimond issued pistol permits, 09/19/1947:8
Potter and Gross issued pistol permits, 10/24/1947:1
Freeman Shaw’s pistol permit renewed, 12/05/1947:1
Edward Alphonse granted pistol permit, 02/27/1948:10
Anders Martenson, Jr. granted pistol permit, 03/05/1948:6
Selectmen issue pistol permits, 05/14/1948:1
Henry Savage granted pistol permit, 05/21/1948:1
Charles Shaw granted permit to sell, 06/11/1948:7
Jesse Perkins granted pistol permit, 06/25/1948:2
Saunder’s Hardware granted permit to sell, 07/02/1948:1
Ralph Maddigan, Jr. granted pistol permit, 07/16/1948:1
Selectmen renew pistol permits, 12/10/1948:12, 01/28/1949:1
Travers’ pistol permit renewed, 02/11/1949:1
Charles Lang granted pistol permit, 02/25/1949:1
Selectmen issue pistol permits, 03/11/1949:4, 03/25/1949:1
Clarence Shaw granted permit to sell, 04/29/1949:2
Selectmen grant permit to sell to Shurtleff’s, 05/13/1949:5
Ralph Maddigan granted pistol permit, 07/15/1949:1
Ernest Denson granted pistol permit, 08/26/1949:2
Selectmen table two pistol applications, 09/02/1949:1
Selectmen grant pistol permits to special police officers, 09/16/1949:1
Selectmen grant new and renewed pistol permits, 09/16/1949:12
Randolph Gammons granted permit to sell; Ralph Wilbur granted pistol
permit, 10/21/1949:2
Selectmen issue new and renewed pistol permits, 11/11/1949:1
Gamache and Leonard granted pistol permits, 11/25/1949:1
Selectmen grant new and renewed pistol permits, 12/02/1949:1,
12/16/1949:12
Firearms Accidents
Weston Willard accidentally shot and killed by father, Charles Willard,
11/14/1947:1
Firemen's Relief Association
Holds annual dinner party, 04/05/1946:1
Sponsor very successful dance, 04/02/1948:4
Fires
see also Arson; Automobile Fires; Dwellings - Fires; Forest Fires;
Industrial Fires
Fire in Williams’ wood sawing machine on Wareham St, 01/05/1945:4
Fire in boiler room at Bates School washed out by sprinkler,
01/26/1945:1
William Taylor loses barn and livestock in fire, 01/26/1945:1
Fire in trash barrel in alley at Bob’s Diner, 01/26/1945:8
Chimney fire at Legion building on South Main St, 02/02/1945:4
Small wooden building at LeBaron’s ice pond burns, 02/23/1945:5
Fire at town dump, 03/30/1945:8
Tar kettle flares up at town barn, 03/30/1945:8
Bonfire near railroad tracks, 04/06/1945:8
Rubbish fire in Caswell’s barn on Plymouth St, 04/13/1945:1
Dump fire on Marion Rd, 04/27/1945:2
Halunene barn struck by lightning, fire ruins structure, 05/18/1945:1
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Fires (continued)
Fire in oil stove at Moskoff’s Bedford St kennel, 05/25/1945:4
Fire in illegal dump at West and Vine St, 06/01/1945:8
Thompson St barn and silo destroyed, 06/22/1945:1
Fire in ventilator fan at Bob’s Lunch, 07/06/1945:1
Garage blaze at corner of Bedford and Plymouth St, 07/06/1945:1
Edgar Peck’s Lakeville barn and seven tons of hay lost to fire,
08/10/1945:3
Incinerator fire at Reed’s store gets out of control, 08/17/1945:4
Fire in rubbish pile at Serra’s on Pearl St, 08/24/1945:2
Dunham’s haystack lit on fire by youngster, 08/31/1945:6
Fire in sawdust pile at Wall and Rocky Meadow St, 09/14/1945:5
Dean’s garage roof burns at South Main St, 09/14/1945:6
Short circuit causes fire at Washburn’s on County St, 09/14/1945:6
Overheated motor causes fire at saw mill, 10/26/1945:7
Chimney fire at First Unitarian, 11/02/1945:7
Chimney fire at Railway Express office, 11/09/1945:1
Roosters’ fight leads to disastrous fire, 01/04/1946:1
Seat cushion fire at Churbuck’s on Wareham St, 01/11/1946:6
Bonfire in rear of Morris Shoe Co., 01/18/1946:4
Firemen save Sobiloff barn, 01/25/1946:3
Sprinklers stop fire at W.T. Grant store, 02/22/1946:1
High tension wire burns cross-arm and pole, 02/22/1946:4
Fire in partition in bakery at sanatorium, 03/01/1946:3
Barn fire at Doherty’s on Taunton St, 04/05/1946:10
Rubbish fire on Thatcher’s Row, 04/12/1946:10
Awning burned off at Garnier’s Market, 04/19/1946:1
Bonfire blazes up in Dewhurst’s yard on Wareham St, 05/17/1946:4
Bonfires on High St, North Main St, and Center St, 07/05/1946:5
Fire on telephone pole on Everett St, 07/05/1946:5
Fire in Redmen’s quarters above Shurtleff’s hardware, 07/26/1946:8
Chair on fire at YMCA camp off Wareham St, 08/02/1946:5
Fire in Barnett’s barn on Barrows St, 08/02/1946:5
Fire in awning at Walk-Over Shoe Store, 08/09/1946:8
Rubbish fire at curb of Oak St, 08/16/1946:1
Gasoline fire in gutter on Center St, 08/23/1946:8
Twelve false alarms pulled this year, 09/20/1946:1
Fire in Merrihew’s shed on East Grove St, 10/25/1946:8
Leaf fires on South Main St and on Reland St, 11/08/1946:10
Rubbish fire at Dubord’s on Cottage Court, 11/22/1946:4
Fire destroys 800 of Belocas’ poultry, 12/06/1946:1
Max Green’s slaughterhouse gutted by fire, 12/06/1946:1
Fire in leaves spreads to fence at Kingman’s on Forest, 01/03/1947:1
Brooder house destroyed on Everett St, 01/17/1947:4
Small fire in Middleboro Theatre projection booth, 01/24/1947:1
Stove ignites woodwork in Angers’ Lakeville garage, 01/24/1947:1
Grease kettle fire at Bob’s Diner, 02/14/1947:5
Hundred chicks die in brooder fire at Finley’s, 03/14/1947:1
Roof fire at Jackson’s woodworking shop on North St, 03/28/1947:1
Fire at town dump on Plymouth St, 04/04/1947:5
Chimney fire at North Middleboro Congregational, 04/11/1947:1
Fire in curtains in men’s dormitory at sanatorium, 05/09/1947:5
Fire in sawdust and leaves at Chandonais’ on Summer St, 06/06/1947:4
Sawdust fire under Jackson’s blacksmith’s shop on Pearl St,
06/06/1947:4
Oil burner flareup at The Fireside eatery on Rte 28, 06/13/1947:3
Fire in waste paper at Berman’s junk yard, 06/20/1947:4
Burnett Anderson loses carpentry tools when fire guts shop,
07/18/1947:1
Fire in dump on Cross St, 10/10/1947:1
Tank wagon carries water to Flood’s poultry house, 10/24/1947:4
Multiple calls to town dump, 10/31/1947:6
Damages Harry Anderson’s two-car garage and workshop, 11/07/1947:1
Fire in awning at Garnier’s Market on North Main St, 11/14/1947:1
Fires (continued)
Oil burner fire at John Cabot Club on West Grove St, 11/14/1947:1
Oil burner fire at Richmond’s service station on Center St, 11/14/1947:1
Quick spotting saves Reed’s store, 11/28/1947:1
Bog fire on West Grove St, 12/05/1947:6
Oil stove flareup at Paquin’s poultry picking room, 12/05/1947:6
Oil burner flareup at Weeman’s store on Center St, 12/19/1947:5
Henrietta Pina dies as result of burns, 12/26/1947:1
Fire in Cox’s shed on Thompson St, 12/26/1947:4
Oil burner flareup at Modern Cleaners off Wareham St, 01/02/1948:1
Short circuit probable cause of fire at Charlton’s, 01/02/1948:1
Costly neglect of electrical system (l) (The Spectator), 01/02/1948:8
Brooder house fire at Jellow’s on Vernon St, 02/06/1948:5
Brooder house fire at Johnson’s on Taunton St, 02/27/1948:1
Fire in Bigelow’s playhouse on Everett St, 03/05/1948:9
Garage ceiling burned at Thomas Bros., 04/02/1948:1
Fire in rags at Berman’s junk yard, 04/02/1948:3
Smouldering soot fire in smoke pipe at Union Street School,
04/09/1948:9
Fire in rubbish collection truck, 04/23/1948:2
Small fire on Tower Hill quickly extinguished, 05/21/1948:4
Auto fire ignites side of Benny’s building, 06/18/1948:12
Fire does slight damage to Gould’s Taunton St shed, 07/09/1948:8
Fire in rubbish pile at rail yard, 07/16/1948:8
Fire in shavings pile at Desrosier’s sawmill, 07/30/1948:5
Gustaf Swanson’s workshop ruined by fire, 09/24/1948:1
Fire in sawdust pile at old Shaw mill, 09/24/1948:7
Frederic Allen, Jr. saves life of family cow from barn fire, 10/01/1948:9
Sparks set fire to shingles at Sachem Press on Pearl St, 11/19/1948:5
Chickering’s barn and contents destroyed in spectacular blaze,
12/10/1948:1
Bonfire at Wallace’s on Courtland St, 01/14/1949:7
Sanatorium paint shop damaged by fire, 01/21/1949:7
Fire in shed at Hebert’s on Plymouth St, 01/28/1949:8
Fire destroys part of Ryder Co. awning, 03/11/1949:9
Poultry shed scorched at Jenkins’ on Plymouth St, 03/25/1949:2
Priest’s small barn on Winter St destroyed by fire, 04/01/1949:7
Deagle loses 250 chicks in brooder fire, 05/06/1949:3
Brooder fire at Doolan’s on Plymouth St, 05/06/1949:12
Smith’s old barn struck by lightning, burns to the ground, 05/27/1949:2
Rubbish fire on Elm St, 05/27/1949:12
Cottage burns at annual Bates faculty outing, 06/03/1949:1
Ambrose’s garage and car completely destroyed, 06/03/1949:5
Fire damages Parquette’s brooder house, 06/10/1949:10
Small fire in planking at river gatehouse, 06/10/1949:12
Fire at town dump, 06/17/1949:13, 07/22/1949:2
Fire in partition between kitchen and serving room at Bob’s Diner,
07/29/1949:6
Second fire in partition at Bob’s Diner, 08/05/1949:7
Hot wire fire in television set at Hotel Aragon, 08/12/1949:10
Rubbish pile fire on Oak St, 08/26/1949:6
Six hours to extinguish rubbish fire at dump, 08/26/1949:6
Fire at Lakeville dump on Bridge St, 09/16/1949:10
Department responds to two rubbish fires, 09/23/1949:8
Fire at town dump, 09/23/1949:8, 10/14/1949:7
Bare wire starts fire in tree on Wareham St, 10/21/1949:1
Unoccupied shack off Wall St burns, 11/04/1949:11
Oil burner flareup at Kiddie Land on Center St, 12/30/1949:2
The Fireside
Carpenter gets liquor license, 12/21/1945:10
Oil burner flareup at Joseph’s eatery on Rte 28, 06/13/1947:3
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Fireworks
Sale and use still banned, 06/14/1946:1
Banned this holiday, 06/28/1946:1
Fireworks, except caps, still banned, 06/20/1947:1
First Baptist Church
Rev Leon Decker resigns, 04/13/1945:8
Reverend Karl Unger graduates from Gordon College, 06/07/1946:1
Former minister Edwin Prescott observes 50 years in ministry,
04/30/1948:2
Charles Schenck accepts pastorate (p), 09/10/1948:1
First Church of Christ
Holds Thanksgiving service, 11/28/1947:5
First Congregational Church
Needs repair, subscriptions required to preserve structure, 10/05/1945:1
Historical groups gather at First Church, 11/02/1945:1
Vandalism at chapel, 08/02/1946:1
Arthur Cummings elected trustee of MA Congregational Conference,
05/20/1949:7
Observes Ancestors’ Day, 07/22/1949:1
Holds annual roll call, 11/04/1949:2
First National Stores
85 Center St (ad), 02/23/1945:4
Employs Eddie Casey, 08/30/1946:8
John Cayton, Jr. resigns, enters Springfield College, 09/23/1949:12
First Unitarian Church
Chimney fire, 11/02/1945:7
Collecting clothing for Europeans, 02/08/1946:2
Collects around one ton of clothing and canned food, 03/01/1946:1
Woman’s Alliance holds annual meeting, 04/05/1946:3
Laymen present musical program, 05/24/1946:8
Minister Solon Morgan resigns, going to Flushing, NY, 07/05/1946:1
Pastor Morgan honored at farewell party (p), 07/26/1946:1
Arthur Schoenfeld accepts call, 11/08/1946:1
Hears lecture on Negro problem, 11/29/1946:1
Society holds 59th annual meeting, 04/09/1948:4
To unite with Central Methodist and Central Congregational for
summer, 06/11/1948:1
Holds annual meeting; Rev Schoenfeldt resigns, 04/08/1949:1
Evening Alliance holds annual meeting, 04/22/1949:6
Calls Rev Tristan Knight (p), 05/27/1949:1
Reception for new minister, Tristan Knight, 07/15/1949:4
Rev Knight seeks homes for DPs, 11/04/1949:7
Minister Arthur Schoenfeldt accepts call to Carlisle, 12/30/1949:5
Fischer, Ernest A.
Fish (Mr)
Osborne & Fish, real estate, 32 South Main St (ad), 03/08/1946:4
Fish, Alfonso D.
Auto door knocked off by Taunton driver, 10/10/1947:1
Fish, Alphonso
Huntley applies for permit to move building for Fish, 03/22/1946:5
Fish, Alphonso David
Petitions to change name to David Fish, 01/14/1949:10
Fish, B.
Burgess Cape Cod Galleries Annex opening on Centre St (ad),
12/16/1949:8
Fish, David
Member of 321st Army Band, 10/17/1947:6
Alphonso David Fish petitions to change name, 01/14/1949:10
Fish, Donald K.
On furlough from Fort Devens, 06/15/1945:4
Real estate, 6 Alden St (ad), 02/08/1946:4
Fish, Faun
Auctioneer (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Forced to close retail store (ad), 12/20/1946:4
Auctioneer and appraiser (ad), 04/18/1947:6
Fish Radio & Furniture Co. (ad), 11/21/1947:6
Fish, Robert
Engaged to Virginia F. Schell, 05/18/1945:4
Wed to Virginia F. Schell, 05/25/1945:4
Fish Markets
Your Fish Market, 437 Center St (ad), 01/12/1945:4
A.L. Champlin, Cotuit oysters (ad), 01/26/1945:8
Your Fish Market proprietors Gasunas and Yarusites granted pedlars
license, 12/20/1946:2
Your Fish Market, 453 Center St (ad), 09/26/1947:4
Herb’s Lobster Stand, Rte 28 (ad), 05/14/1948:10
Fish Radio & Furniture Co.
Faun Fish and George Neilson (ad), 11/21/1947:6
Fisher, Alton
Son born, 10/04/1946:5
Fisher, Alton T.
Engaged to Marion E. Buck, 02/01/1946:4
Wed to Marion E. Buck, 02/22/1946:5
Fisher, Helen
Fire in Chevrolet coach, 02/13/1948:5
Fisher, Henry G.
Fisher, Jack
Resides in Everett, 12/27/1946:8
Fisher, John
Resides in Everett, 02/02/1945:4
Fisher, Peter
Resides in Andover, 05/25/1945:4
Fisher, Winston
Takes position at Trust Co., 04/23/1948:2
Fishes and Fishing
see also Herring
Mrs George Gaudette takes season’s Assawompsett fishing title,
09/28/1945:1
Robert Southwick catches 24-inch pickerel from Nemasket River,
04/19/1946:1
Ellen Gaudette wins $10 for biggest bass caught in Assawompsett Lake,
08/23/1946:1
Robert Broadbent, Jr., aquariums (ad), 02/07/1947:4
Joseph Mackie arouse envy amongst local fishermen (p), 04/25/1947:1
Eighteen hundred trout stocked in local streams, 03/12/1948:10
State asked to inspect Nemasket; dry spells lock fish in Assawompsett,
08/26/1949:1
Sinoski and Curry display striped bass caught in Cape Cod canal (p),
09/02/1949:1
Fishes and Fishing - Law and Legislation
Hunting and fishing licenses total 675 in 1944, 01/12/1945:1
Ban lifted at Assawompsett, bathing and fishing allowed, 06/15/1945:1
Tassinari and Zion caught fishing at Assawompsett, each fined $5,
07/20/1945:1
Anthony Giberti fined $5 each on two illegal fishing charges,
07/19/1946:1
Howard Burgess and William Crossley, Jr. each fined $10 for fishing
without a license, 07/19/1946:1
Charles Willard charged with fishing with two hooks, 07/26/1946:1
Willard fined $20, 08/02/1946:7
Five more fishermen in court, 08/09/1946:1
Out-of-towners break law at local lakes, 09/13/1946:1
Ice fishing banned on Assawompsett through April 14th, 01/17/1947:1
New Bedford water department wants ice fishing ban extended to
Quittacas and Pocksha, 01/24/1947:1
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Fishes and Fishing - Law and Legislation (continued)
Robert and Arthur Dann each fined $25 for illegal fishing, 08/06/1948:4
Giberti, Vaughan, and Desrosiers fined for illegal fishing at
Assawompsett, 10/21/1949:1
Fiske, Arthur P.
Effie Fiske hurt in collision with Yarmouthport driver, 12/26/1947:4
Fiske, Effie A.
Hurt in collision with Yarmouthport driver, 12/26/1947:4
Fiske, John
Engaged to Madeline Murray, 09/24/1948:4
Fiske, Mrs Robert
Resides in Osterville, 07/05/1946:6
Fitch, Arline Merrill
Fitch, Edward P.
Engaged to Arline Merrill, 04/26/1946:4
Fitch, Edward Pierce
Engaged to Arline Merrill, 06/14/1946:5
Wed to Arline Merrill, 07/12/1946:5
Fitch, Janet Pierce
Born to Edward P. and Arline Merrill, 05/21/1948:10
Fitch, Mrs Edward P.
Resides in Nashua, NH, 11/05/1948:12
Fitting, Alfred
Private 1st Class leaves for Fort Lawton, Washington, 10/31/1947:3
Fitting, Alfred K.
Fitting, Blanche
Meets W. Robert Thomas on New Guinea, 04/20/1945:1
09/07/1945:4
Checks clearance papers at New Guinea station (p), 11/23/1945:1
Fitting, Charles
Juvenile charged with larceny from Fitting, 08/16/1946:1
Daughter born, 02/06/1948:4, 03/11/1949:4
Fitting, Charles A.
Fitting, Charles H.
Hurt in crash in Wareham, 04/12/1946:6
Fitting, Susie S.
Fitts, Edward P.
Former school superintendent returns to Andover, 07/02/1948:6
Fitzgerald, Elinor M.
Albert Campbell pays fine, 05/30/1947:4
Fitzsimmons, Thomas
Private 1st Class stationed at Cherry Point, NC, 06/22/1945:1
Flag Day
Elks hold annual observance, 06/15/1945:1
Elks hold annual event, award scholarships, 06/18/1948:1
Kiwanis Club observes Flag Day, 06/17/1949:5
Flags
Town service flag retired from service, 04/20/1945:1
Legion obtains flag flown over Capitol on day Roosevelt died,
04/27/1945:1
Louis Cole protests lack of flags on graves of veterans, 08/10/1945:1
Spanish American War flag donated to Assawompsett School in
memory of E.T. Peirce Jenks, 12/13/1946:11
WRC presents flag to West Side School, 12/26/1947:8
At half-staff for Pittsley and Forrestal, 05/27/1949:1
Selectmen vote to fly at half-mast when selectmen die, 05/27/1949:1
Flanders, Bert W.
Flanders Chicken House
Opens on Rte 28 May 17 (ad), 05/16/1947:10
Fleming, Edward
Fleming, J. Edward
Fletcher, Frederick
Daughter born, 06/28/1946:5, 07/12/1946:3
Flint, Lewis M.
Engaged to Norma E. Walker, 07/04/1947:4
Wed to Norma E. Walker, 07/11/1947:4
Flint, Norma
Drowns, skull fractured, ruled accidental, 08/20/1948:1
Flister, Annie
Dies at age 81, 06/28/1946:5
Flood, Arthur M.
Enlists in Army Air Force, 10/29/1948:3
Private stationed at San Antonio, TX, 11/05/1948:12
Flood, Ernest L.
Tank wagon carries water to poultry house fire, 10/24/1947:4
Flood, James S.
Enlists in U.S Army, 07/09/1948:1
Private with 82nd Airborne Engineers, 11/05/1948:12
Flood, Norman
Flood, Norman L.
Purchases lot at town real estate auction, 04/11/1947:4
Flood, Phyllis MacEldridge
Flood, Raymond J.
Wed to Flora B. Bernier, 11/12/1948:5
Flood, Raymond L.
Enlists in U.S. Air Force, 08/13/1948:4
Engaged to Flora Bernier, 11/05/1948:5
Private 1st Class completes basic training in Texas, 11/05/1948:12
Flora M. Clark School
Teacher Hilda Dowd resigns, 07/19/1946:1
June Hall new teacher, 09/13/1946:1
Frances Stark new teacher, 08/15/1947:1
Request for bids to paint exterior (ad), 07/08/1949:4
Florindo, Albert
Engaged to Dorothy Canfield, 10/04/1946:4
Florindo, Albert J.
Engaged to Dorothy M. Canfield, 04/11/1947:5
Wed to Dorothy M. Canfield, 05/16/1947:4
Florindo, Anthony J.
Engaged to Elizabeth Kinsman, 06/22/1945:1
Florindo, Antone J.
Engaged to Elizabeth Kinsman, 03/28/1947:5
Wed to Elizabeth Kinsman, 04/11/1947:5
Flower, Stanley A.
Discharged from 302nd Signal Battalion, 11/02/1945:4
Flowers
see also Creedon the Florist; Nurseries (plant)
Leland’s Flower Shop, 9 South Main St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Cape Cod Floral Supply, 9th anniversary, 56 Center St (ad),
05/18/1945:4
Leland's Flower Shop discontinues florist department, 06/22/1945:1
Leland's Flower Shop, notice, discontinuing florist business (ad),
06/22/1945:2
Leland Carnation Co., growing since 1911 (ad), 10/05/1945:6
H. Wright, 2 Coombs St (ad), 03/22/1946:9
Parker’s Flower Shop, 158 Center St (ad), 05/17/1946:6
Libby & Hawes (ad), 06/07/1946:4
Howard Parker resigns from Creedon’s to open own flower shop,
06/28/1946:3
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Flowers (continued)
Ray Meehan resumes floral business after 40 months in AAF (ad),
06/28/1946:4
Parker’s Flower Shop appreciates patronage (ad), 07/05/1946:3
Clarkshaw’s Flower and Antique Shop opens at 237 North Main St,
11/08/1946:4
Clarkshaw’s Flower and Antique Shop now open (ad), 11/08/1946:6
Albert Libby opens West Side Flower Shop at 7A West St (ad),
03/28/1947:2
Clarkshaw’s closed temporarily, proprietor takes advanced course in
design, 03/28/1947:10
Aubrey & Nichols let Center St space to florist Frank Gibbs,
05/09/1947:1
West Side Flower Shop proprietors Albert Libby and Warren Hawes
(ad), 05/09/1947:6
Three juvenile girls charged with theft from Leland’s, 12/10/1948:2
Christie Crowell’s garden contains rare and huge blossoms,
06/10/1949:7
Frank Carriero, gladiolus, 116 Arch St (ad), 07/15/1949:10
Flynn, Elizabeth M.
Flynn, Eugene
Flynn, Eugene Edward
Engaged to Virginia Alley, 08/19/1949:4
Flynn, John Edward
Engaged to Virginia Margaret Alley, 08/27/1948:1
Flynn, William J.
Fails to repay $50 he stole from Walter Thompson in 1941,
05/24/1946:5
Fogarty, Edward Ryan
Dies at Pondville State Hospital dies at age 68, 06/18/1948:6
Obituary, 06/18/1948:12
Folsom, Selden
Obituary, 10/18/1946:3
Bridgewater man dies at age 69, 10/18/1946:5
Food
see also Dairies; Fruit; School Children - Food; Vegetables
Lions Club cancels Man-Made Supper because of food shortage,
01/12/1945:1
Canning sugar ration cut 30%, 05/04/1945:1
Applications for sugar go unfilled, 06/08/1945:1
Selectmen to query Congressman Gifford on availability of meat,
06/22/1945:1
Sugar cut to five pounds for canning, 06/22/1945:1
Sugar supply will curtail Coca-Cola supply here, 06/22/1945:6
Appeal made to Congressman Gifford on meat issue, 06/29/1945:1
Congressman Gifford offers hope of more meat, 07/13/1945:1
Rationing Board may grant more sugar, 08/10/1945:1
Must file for canning sugar before 9/14, 09/07/1945:1
OPA warns housewives to keep ration book No. 4, 03/01/1946:8
C.R. Cobb, Vermont maple syrup (ad), 03/15/1946:5
Town Manager endorses fat salvage plan, 08/30/1946:3
Local stores nearly out of meat, 09/13/1946:1
Mrs Laurence Osborne wins first prize in Plymouth County Apple Pie
Contest, 12/02/1949:6
Food Industry
Percy Reed granted license to manufacture ice cream, 07/26/1946:2
Selectmen vote on ice cream licenses, 07/25/1947:1
Board of Health renews licenses, 11/19/1948:1
Foose, William
Fire in home on Plymouth St, 11/08/1946:10
Son born, 03/14/1947:5
Football
see also Middleborough Memorial High School - Football; Mitchell
Memorial Club - Football
Kiwanis seek vets for all-service men club, 10/26/1945:1
Gazette names first All-South Shore football team, 12/13/1946:1
Hank Bailey joins Boston Yanks, 08/06/1948:1
Forbes (Mr and Mrs)
Couple purchases Taunton St house from Nelson, 11/30/1945:3
Forbes, Clyde
Serves with Merchant Marine, 03/22/1946:3
Son born, 08/02/1946:5, 09/17/1948:4
Forbes, David L.
Requests electrical service for saw mill on Highland St, 01/24/1947:4
Granted gasoline license, 05/30/1947:5
Forbes, John
Daughter born, 05/04/1945:5, 04/04/1947:5
Forbes, Peggy
03/04/1949:1
Forcier, Anna
Receives husband’s posthumous reward (p), 09/07/1945:1
Forcier, Cecile
Forcier, Jeanette
Forcier, Leo
Killed in action in Germany (l) (p), 04/20/1945:1
Anna Forcier receives husband’s posthumous reward (p), 09/07/1945:1
Killed in Germany, body to lie at rest here (p), 11/28/1947:1
Body home from overseas, 12/12/1947:1
Buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery with full military honors, 12/19/1947:2
Forcier, Leo Q.
Killed defending German house; buried in Belgium, 05/11/1945:1
Forcier, Wilfred
Son born, 06/21/1946:4
Ford, Lorenzo
04/30/1948:1
Forde, John L.
Engaged to Claire Thomas, 10/12/1945:4
Forest Fires
Grass fire on Britton’s property on Station St, 03/09/1945:4
Two grass and brush fires simultaneously, 03/16/1945:8
Grass fires get out of control, 03/23/1945:1
Pay increase to 66 cents per hour, 03/30/1945:6
Grass and brush fires keep department busy, 03/30/1945:8
Grass fire on East Main St, 04/06/1945:8
Grass fire on West Grove St and brush fire in South Middleboro,
04/20/1945:2
Lakeville Congregational saved from woods fire that started in Taunton,
04/20/1945:4
Four woods fire break out, 04/27/1945:2
Locomotive starts brush fire on southwest side of rail line, 04/27/1945:2
Two brush fires on Marion Rd, 04/27/1945:2
Brush fire on Rocky Meadow St, 05/04/1945:5
Grass fire off East Grove St, 06/01/1945:8
Fire in woods behind Precinct church, 07/13/1945:4
Grass fire across from railroad station, 10/26/1945:5, 10/26/1945:7
Costs in 1946 estimated at $758, 01/25/1946:6
Grass fire on Meeker property on Pleasant St and at Rock station,
01/25/1946:6
Grass fire in rear of Michaud property on Miller St, 02/08/1946:7
Train starts fire along Taunton line, 02/15/1946:8
Grass fire on Plymouth St, 03/08/1946:4
Grass fires open spring danger period, 03/22/1946:1
Grass fire off Clay St, 03/22/1946:4
Grass fires keep firemen on the run, 03/29/1946:1
Department fights two grass fires, 04/05/1946:10
Grass fires on South Main St, Wareham St, and Highland St,
04/12/1946:10
Grass fire on Cherry St; brush fire on France St;, 04/19/1946:1
Woods fires on Acorn St and off Miller St, 04/19/1946:1
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Forest Fires (continued)
Brush and woods fire at France St bog, 05/03/1946:4
Grass fire on Cherry St, 05/03/1946:4
Brush fires on Wareham St at Beach St, 05/10/1946:8
Grass fire at Everett and Murdock St, 05/10/1946:8
Brush fire on Wareham St, 05/31/1946:8
Grass fire on Clark St, 05/31/1946:8
Brush fire along railroad tracks and at Rowley’s bog, 06/21/1946:10
Grass fire near Pleasant St, 06/21/1946:10
Serious woods fire on Pleasant St, 06/28/1946:1
Brush fire near Cherry St, 07/05/1946:5
Grass fire on Marion Rd, 07/05/1946:5
Brush fires on Marion Rd, Summer St, and West Grove St, 07/19/1946:5
Hot woods fire off Plymouth St, 07/19/1946:5
Brush fires on Fuller St and East Grove St, 07/26/1946:8
Brush fire in South Middleboro, 08/02/1946:5
Grass fire on Fuller St, 09/20/1946:5
Brush fire on Plympton St, 09/27/1946:1
Grass fire on Maple Rd; brush fire off Rhode Island Rd, 10/18/1946:1
Grass fire on Center St, 11/01/1946:1
Brush fire on Park St, 11/08/1946:10
Brush fires on Miller St and on Park St, 11/08/1946:10
Grass fire on South Main St, 11/08/1946:10
Rubbish fire starts grass fire at Douzanis’ on Sumner Ave,
11/08/1946:10
Woods fires off Spruce St, on Vaughan St, and on Carver St,
11/08/1946:10
Brush fires on Miller St and at France St bog, 12/13/1946:1
Brush fire along Nemasket River, 12/27/1946:5
Grass fires on South Main St and opposite rail station, 12/27/1946:5
Grass fire on Wareham St, 01/03/1947:1, 01/24/1947:1
Grass fires on Plymouth St, Bedford St, Webster St, and Cherry St,
01/24/1947:4
State clears woods roads ahead of fire season, 01/31/1947:1
Grass fire threatens Pina’s barn, 02/07/1947:7
Brush fire on East Grove St, 02/14/1947:5
Grass and brush fire on West St, 02/14/1947:5
Department responds to three grass fires, 02/21/1947:3
Department called to three grass fires, 02/21/1947:5
Grass fires on Southwick St despite drenching rains, 03/07/1947:1
Department responds to four grass fires, 03/14/1947:3
Department successfully halts threatening grass blaze, 03/21/1947:1
Department responds to three grass fires, 03/21/1947:10
Firemen busy, gale whips up grass and brush fires, 03/28/1947:1
Grass and dump fire at Greene’s on Wareham St, 04/04/1947:5
Grass and brush fires occupy department, 04/18/1947:1
Grass fire on Taunton St, 04/25/1947:1
Brush fires on Miller St, Plymouth St, and along railroad tracks,
05/02/1947:4
Fire in pine needles on North Grove St, 05/02/1947:4
Grass fire on Wareham St, 05/02/1947:4
Brush fire on East Grove St, 06/06/1947:4
Brush fire on Thomas St, 06/13/1947:3
Fire in pine needles on Wareham St, 06/13/1947:10
Brush fire at Rocky Meadow bog on Purchase St, 06/20/1947:4
Brush fire off Rhode Island Rd, 06/27/1947:3
Brush fire on East Main St, 06/27/1947:7
Brush fire started by tractor backfiring on France St, 07/11/1947:1
Grass fire on Rte 28, 08/01/1947:10
Brush fire off Wareham St, 08/15/1947:1
Brush fire at Center and Ash St, 08/29/1947:6
Clambake results in pine needle fire on Old Center St, 08/29/1947:6
Locomotive sets brush fire, 09/05/1947:7
Fire in grass and pine needles on Woodlawn St, 09/12/1947:1
Two brush fires, on Perry St and Cedar St, 10/10/1947:1
Brush fire on Tispaquin St, 10/17/1947:1
Governor issues fire hazard proclamation, 10/24/1947:1
Brush fire on Mill St; fire in leaves on Peirce St, 10/24/1947:4
Brush fires north of Picnic Grove and off Purchase St, 10/31/1947:6
Smoke from all over New England, 10/31/1947:6
Grass fire on Wood St, 11/14/1947:6
Brush and leaf fire on Center St, 12/05/1947:6
Department responds to two grass and brush fires, 12/12/1947:4
First grass fire of season on Sumner Ave, 03/26/1948:3
Grass fires on Everett St and on High St, 04/02/1948:3
Rhodes loses 2,500 feet of boards in brush fire, 04/02/1948:5
Grass and pine needle fire on Wareham St, 04/09/1948:9
Grass fire on Cross St, 04/09/1948:9
Freight train sparks brush fire north of Rock village, 04/16/1948:4
Grass and stump fire on Perry St, 04/16/1948:4
Department responds to three brush fires, 04/23/1948:2
Brush fire burns three acres on Wareham St, 04/23/1948:6
More grass fires, 04/30/1948:4
Bonfire on Sachem St, 05/07/1948:5
Brush fire on Plymouth St, 05/07/1948:5
Department called to four grass and brush fires, 05/07/1948:5
Grass and brush fire on Tispaquin St, 05/07/1948:5
Blaze along tracks between Cherry St and Rock, 05/14/1948:1
Brush pile blaze on Wareham St, 05/14/1948:1
Grass fire on Wareham St, 05/14/1948:1
Woods fire off Roosevelt Ave, 05/14/1948:1
Brush fire on Rte 28, 05/28/1948:4
Grass fire set by train, 05/28/1948:4
Grass fire south of Cherry St, 06/25/1948:4
Brush fire at rear of Dodenhoff’s boat shop, 07/16/1948:8
Brush fire on Thomas St, 07/23/1948:5
Brush fire on Plymouth St, 08/06/1948:5
Brush fire on Everett St, 08/13/1948:3
Brush fire off Chestnut St, 08/27/1948:8
Brush fire at Wood’s pond, 09/03/1948:5
Brush fire on Highland St, 10/08/1948:6
Pre-season brush and grass fire on Beach St, 02/18/1949:7
Grass fire on Thomas St, 03/25/1949:2
Grass fires on Cherry St, Keith St, and Rocky Meadow St, 04/01/1949:2
Warden Tripp warns of outdoor fires, 04/08/1949:4
Brush and turf fire off France St, 04/29/1949:7
Lakeville woods fire burns 20 acres, 05/20/1949:6
Brush fire burns an acre on Carey St, 05/20/1949:9
Grass fire on Clay St, 05/27/1949:12
Brush fire on Barden Hill, 06/17/1949:12
All open-air fires banned, 07/01/1949:1
Woods fire sweeps over 20 acres (p), 07/01/1949:1
Citizens abuse Fire Chief over ban on outdoor fires, 07/08/1949:1
Brush fire on east side of Rte 28, 07/08/1949:10
Grass fire in South Middleboro, 07/08/1949:10
Small brush fire at Wood’s Pond, 07/08/1949:10
Twenty-acre woods fire flares up, 07/08/1949:10
Chief Tripp asks for more cash for forest fires, 07/15/1949:1
Red Cross feeds fire fighters after woods fire, 07/15/1949:1
George Penniman scores those who berated Fire Chief during forest fire
(l), 07/15/1949:10
Railroad to pay July 9th fire cost, 07/29/1949:1
Brush and pine needle fire between Wareham and Woodlawn St,
08/12/1949:4
Small grass fire on Wareham St, 08/19/1949:5
More cash needed for account, 09/02/1949:2
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Fire in stump off East Main St, 09/02/1949:8
Long battle on Pleasant St, 09/02/1949:8
Small grass fire in South Middleboro, 09/02/1949:8
Grass fire at Depot Grove, 09/09/1949:1
Small grass fire at New England Cranberry Sales Co., 09/16/1949:5
Brush fire off Rocky Gutter St, 09/23/1949:12
Local department gets help with meanest fire of the year, 10/07/1949:2
Brush fire on Tispaquin St, 10/14/1949:7
Brush fire on Clay St, 10/14/1949:10
Leaf fire under Peirce estate barn, 11/18/1949:9
Woods fire on Carver St, 11/25/1949:5
Forests
see also Trees
Bertram Tripp appointed warden, 02/11/1949:1
Forman, Sylvia
Engaged to Elliott R. Allen, 12/13/1946:7
Wed to Elliott R. Allen, 01/03/1947:5
Forney, Louis H.
Valerie Forney files land claim, 02/11/1949:5
Forney, Louis H., Jr.
Suffers head injuries when car rolls, 12/27/1946:4
Forney, Louis Henry
Wed to Ruby Long, 08/15/1947:4
Forney, Louis, Jr.
Electrician 3rd Class stationed in New York, 01/19/1945:8
Forney, Valerie
Land claim filed, 02/11/1949:5
Forrest, John Alexander
Takes Navy oath of allegiance, 04/13/1945:1
Boston man dies at age 82, 10/15/1948:4
Obituary, 10/15/1948:5
Forrestal, James V.
Flags at half-staff, 05/27/1949:1
Forsberg, Flora
Takes three months leave from Louisville, KY hospital, 08/27/1948:10
Forsberg, Harold
Granted permit for Blue Plate Lunch, 11/02/1945:5
Keeps cat as rat catcher, contrary to new restaurant regulations,
10/07/1949:1
Forsberg, Harold F.
Discharged from 132nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, 11/09/1945:4
Forsberg, Oscar Frederick
Obituary, 02/07/1947:3
Dies at age 72, 02/07/1947:5
Fortes, Henry
Son born, 12/12/1947:6
Fortin, Betty Eaton
First visit home since husband posted to San Diego three years ago,
11/21/1947:10
Fortin, Herve
First visit home since posted to San Diego three years ago,
11/21/1947:10
Fortin, Mrs Herve
Resides in San Diego, CA, 09/20/1946:8
Fortin, Odet A.
Engaged to Richard A. Barriault, 06/25/1948:5
Wed to Richard A. Barriault, 07/16/1948:4
Fortin, Victoria
Obituary, 05/27/1949:5
Widow of Joseph dies at age 84, 05/27/1949:6
Fortnightly Club
Three fined $10, four guilty, two acquitted, 12/31/1948:1
Foster, Alan
Bicyclist hit by Brockton auto, 06/21/1946:1
01/07/1949:1
Foster, Elizabeth
Foster, Harold
Foster, Isabelle
Spencer garments, 50 Forest St (ad), 10/12/1945:4
Wed to Kenneth W. Welch, 04/12/1946:5
Foster, J.M.
Cattle dealer (ad), 01/02/1948:2
Foster, Lucille
Violin instruction, Benton St (ad), 01/30/1948:2
Foster, Norman W.
Wed to Caroline V. Sabalewski, 03/23/1945:4
4-H Clubs
Hold annual exhibition at Bates School, 06/01/1945:2
Two clubs planned for Lakeville, 11/30/1945:3
North Lakeville club takes awards at Weymouth and Brockton fairs,
11/01/1946:5
Lakeville boys organize poultry club, 02/28/1947:2
Girls’ Day held here, 05/20/1949:9
Fourth of July
No official observance planned, 06/29/1945:1
Town very quiet, 07/06/1945:1
Weather fine for quiet holiday, 07/06/1945:1
Town has no plans for observance, 06/28/1946:1
Fireworks, except caps, still banned, 06/20/1947:1
No observance here, 07/04/1947:1
Selectmen okay 1 a.m. closing for liquor establishments, 07/04/1947:5
Town not planning observance, 07/02/1948:1
Ten cars in three accidents on July 4th, 07/09/1948:1
Parade held in North Middleboro, 07/09/1948:8
Parade judges appointed, 06/24/1949:1
Crowd enjoys North Middleboro parade, 07/08/1949:1
Playgrounds cleared in 23 minutes after fireworks show, 07/08/1949:1
Torrid, safe, and sane holiday, 07/08/1949:1
Fourth District Court
see also Lawyers
No new cases in final session for 1944, 01/05/1945:1
One hundred eighty one individuals on probation at end of 1944,
01/19/1945:3
Keys missing, locked out, 09/21/1945:1
Probation officer reports for year, 01/18/1946:6
Probation officer Stephen O’Hara resigns at age 89, 07/26/1946:1
McGurk rape-murder trial to be held here, 08/09/1946:1
Rhodolphus Alger appointed probation officer, 08/23/1946:1
Pays silent tribute to Stephen O’Hara, 12/06/1946:1
Vacancy created by resignation of Allan still not filled, 12/20/1946:1
Fails to appoint successor to Allan, 12/27/1946:1
Attorney James Langan confirmed for court, 01/03/1947:1
Langan an objectionable appointment (l) (The Spectator), 01/03/1947:2
New justice Langan to visit court, 01/10/1947:1
Financial report of probation officer, 01/17/1947:1
Langan pays informal visit before induction, 01/17/1947:1
James Langan inducted in crowded court room, 01/24/1947:1
James Langan presides for first time, 01/24/1947:1
May put on full time with presiding judge earning salary, 05/23/1947:1
Miriam Fisher Graham appointed junior clerk of the court, 06/13/1947:7
Judges get salary raise, 06/18/1948:1
State Superior Court Judge Buttrick admires local courtrooms,
07/23/1948:1
Courtroom cold while selectmen wait for Finance Committee,
10/08/1948:1
Thanks Sisson for court duty, 07/01/1949:1
Presents Sisson with gift, 07/08/1949:8
William Hayward custodian, 09/09/1949:9
MHS students learn court procedures, 10/21/1949:1
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Fowler, Albert
Son born, 07/16/1948:4
Fowler, Albert A.
Fowler, Charles S.
Wed to Sarah L. Fowler, 09/21/1945:4
Lacerates knee while cutting wood, 06/25/1948:6
Fowler, Dorothy
Attends Mt. Ida Junior College in Newton, 04/05/1946:4
Wed to Francis Carlson, 06/17/1949:13
Fowler, Dwight G.
Doctor returns from duty in Korea, 03/19/1948:12
Fowler, Dwight M.
Private attends Harvard Medical school, 02/23/1945:5
Medical officer reports for duty at Fort Sam Houston, TX, 08/09/1946:1
Fowler, Dwight Marshall
Engaged to Helen Lincoln Green, 08/17/1945:1
Fowler, Ethel Edwina
Obituary, 05/06/1949:6
West Carver woman dies at age 63, 05/06/1949:6
Fowler, Garnett B.
Obituary, 01/05/1945:8
Fowler, Ira D.
Fowler, Ira Dwight
Dies at age 68, 09/13/1946:5
Obituary, 09/13/1946:7
Fowler, Joseph W., 3rd
Put to work in coal mine by Nazis (p), 07/20/1945:1
Fowler, Paul N.
Corporal stationed in Port Lewis, WA, 07/27/1945:2
Fowler, Sarah L.
Wed to Charles S. Fowler, 09/21/1945:4
Fowler, Stanley
Private 1st Class with Signal Corps in France (p), 05/04/1945:1
Fox, Lawrence L.
Blows head off in woods with shotgun, 07/25/1947:1
Foye, May T.
Foye, Dennis
Foye, Donald
Receives honorable discharge (p), 05/18/1945:1
Engaged to Doris Ouellette, 06/08/1945:1
Couple moves to Taunton, 10/05/1945:8
Employed by NE Telephone and Telegraph, 12/28/1945:7
Son born, 08/09/1946:5, 05/28/1948:4
Foye, Donald L.
Foye, Donald Leach
Wed to Doris Frances Ouellette, 09/14/1945:4
Foye, Harold
Summer St couple married 25 years, 05/27/1949:7
Foye, Harold O.
Chimney fire on Summer St, 12/31/1948:6
Foye, Janet
Accepted at New England Conservatory of Music, 06/17/1949:7
Foye, Janice
Attends school in Freeville, NY, 01/02/1948:4
Graduates from Hunt Memorial High School in Freeville, NY,
04/22/1949:10
Foye, Jessie C.
Internment at Central Cemetery, 01/26/1945:8
Foye, L. Curtis
Awarded Bronze Star, 02/15/1946:1
Foye, Ray
Francis, James
Private 1st Class meets Everett Newton in France, 03/02/1945:4
Engaged to Lydia Tubman, 08/29/1947:4
Wed to Lydia Tubman, 09/12/1947:4
Son born, 08/13/1948:4
Francis, Mrs Stanley
Resides in Fairhaven, 02/08/1946:2
Francis, Stanley
Engaged to Olive C.B. Washburn, 09/28/1945:7
Francisco, Manuel
Engaged to Anna Costa, 01/11/1946:1, 09/27/1946:4
Wed to Anna Costa, 11/22/1946:5
Franco, Flavia M.
Engaged to Joseph Bena, 05/10/1946:5
Wed to Joseph Bena, 05/24/1946:5
Franco, Flavia Mary
Franklin, Henry J.
Public library to establish Henry J. Franklin Cranberry Library,
08/23/1946:1
Franklin, Thelma
Engaged to Henry Gates, 03/15/1946:9
Franz, John
Son born, 10/31/1947:4
Franz, Mrs John
Returns to former home in Belgium for visit, 02/04/1949:10
Frasier, Robert
Dedham man dies after auto crash on Rte 28, 11/18/1949:1
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Installs officers, 02/22/1946:4
Charter closes April 23rd, 04/19/1946:1
Initiates forty new members, 05/10/1946:1
Applies for liquor license, 07/26/1946:8
Now seek club license, 08/02/1946:1
Withdraws application for license, 08/09/1946:1
Aerie 2503 celebrates first anniversary, 05/02/1947:1
Presents Civic Service Award to Chief Alden Sisson (p), 05/28/1948:1
Rev Edwards asks revocation of liquor license, 02/25/1949:1
Liquor license not issued yet, 03/11/1949:1
Selectmen defer action on revocation of license, 03/25/1949:1
No action on license revocation, 04/01/1949:1
Liquor license revoked, 04/08/1949:1
Eagles file appeal, 04/15/1949:1
Honors John Scanlon (p), 04/29/1949:1
Rev Edwards approves action on liquor license, 04/29/1949:4
Plans to organize auxiliary, 06/17/1949:10
Appeal on license dismissal, 07/29/1949:1
Refuse to ask for license again, 08/12/1949:1
Selectmen refuse liquor license, 12/16/1949:1
Files petition for writ of mandamus against selectmen, 12/30/1949:1
Frates, George
Frates, George W.
Home from overseas for first time in one and half years, 08/03/1945:2
Son born, 03/07/1947:5
Frates, Vera Pittsley
Fraud
Wesloff Zion produces $200 for attorney Seidenburg, 08/24/1945:8
Morris Marshall guilty of fraudulently avoiding taxi fare, 03/08/1946:8
Francis Mello found guilty of payroll fraud, 03/29/1946:1
Andrews Shoe Store files complaint against Alice McHenry for passing
bad check, 04/18/1947:1
Harold Hudson joins brother in Plymouth jail, passed bad checks,
12/05/1947:6
Forged check cases go to grand jury, 06/04/1948:3
Viljo Heleen in court for passing bad checks, 03/25/1949:12
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Fraud (continued)
Four businesses victimized last year, 04/22/1949:1
Three Center St businesses victimized by passer of phony checks,
04/22/1949:1
Frazer (Mr)
Painting and paperhanging (ad), 11/23/1945:8
Frazier, Anthony
Son born, 06/14/1946:5
Bulldozer work (ad), 04/01/1949:6
Frazier, Francis
Discharged from 1458th Service Command Unit, 10/12/1945:3
Frazier, Frank
Fire in truck, 07/16/1948:4
Frazier, Joseph
Daughter is first baby of 1945, 01/12/1945:1
Frazier, Lawrence Anthony
Engaged to Marilyn Whittier Shaw, 06/27/1947:4
Wed to Marilyn Whittier Shaw, 08/08/1947:4
Frazier, Lewis, Jr.
Private 1st Class seriously injured in Germany, 02/23/1945:5
Fred, Lena
Fred, Rosaline M.
Engaged to Wilfred C. Vickery, 10/25/1946:5
Wed to Wilfred C. Vickery, 11/15/1946:5
Freed, Robert V.
Private stationed in Georgia, 11/09/1945:5
Freedman, Isadore
“No Dumping” signs torn down, 03/23/1945:3
Dies at age 61, 11/23/1945:4
Obituary, 11/23/1945:6
Freedman, Minnie
Engaged to Louis Martin Kissler, 11/12/1948:5
Engaged to Louis S. Keesler, 02/04/1949:4
Wed to Louis M. Kessler, 02/25/1949:5
Freedman, Nathan B.
Discharged from 129th Ordinance Maintenance Battalion, 11/23/1945:4
Freeman, Alton
Juvenile in court for theft of Freeman’s watch, 10/12/1945:6
Freeman, Bertha M.
Freeman, Doris E.
Promoted to Corporal, 08/17/1945:4
Engaged to Alfred P. Alberti, 05/31/1946:5
Wed to Alfred P. Alberti, 06/07/1946:5
Freeman, Doris Edna
Freeman, Edward A.
Private helps in battle with V-1 buzz-bomb, 05/04/1945:1
Private 1st Class serving in Deggendorf, Germany (p), 09/28/1945:1
Non-support case dismissed for lack of prosecution, 11/05/1948:3
Freeman, Lawrence
Coast Guard Seaman trains at Manhattan Beach, 02/23/1945:1
Serving with U.S. Coast Guard (p), 09/28/1945:1
Engaged to Jane Agnes Murdock, 01/02/1948:1
Freeman, Lawrence Carlyle
Engaged to Jane A. Murdock, 01/30/1948:4
Freeman, Lawrence Carlysle
Wed to Jane A. Murdock, 02/13/1948:4
Freeman, Myra E.
Injured in collision with Providence driver on Rte 28, 10/05/1945:1
Pleads not guilty to negligent driving, 10/26/1945:6
Acquitted on charge of reckless driving, 11/23/1945:1
Edward Freeman non-support case dismissed for lack of prosecution,
11/05/1948:3
Freeman, Robert
Son of Everett N. dies at age 4, 01/11/1946:5
Obituary, 01/11/1946:6
Freeman, Russell A.
Charged with drunkenness, 08/08/1947:1
Freeman, Ruth E.
Engaged to Whitman W. Higgins, 01/18/1946:4
Wed to Whitman W. Higgins, 01/25/1946:4
Freeman, Theodore
Son born, 10/19/1945:4
Freidenfeld, Fred
And John Fenoglio start turkey farm on Plymouth St, 09/13/1946:4
05/07/1948:1
Freitas, David A.
Freitas, George
Freitas, Henry
Stolen car recovered in Wareham, 11/30/1945:4
Freitas, Joseph
Son born, 05/02/1947:5
Freitas, Joseph F.
House fire on Vaughan St, 01/24/1947:4
Freitas, Joseph Francis
Wed to Leola Lively, 07/20/1945:8
Freitas, Kathleen
Freitas, Leona
Purchases Vaughan St lot in town auction, 02/07/1947:7
Freitas, Manuel
Engaged to Dorothy Dann, 01/24/1947:5
Wed to Dorothy Dann, 01/24/1947:5, 01/24/1947:10
Freitas & Sons Greenhouse
Vaughn St (ad), 05/07/1948:10
French, Roger
Sells Bourne St home to Eric Thorsel, moves to South Middleboro,
05/21/1948:10
French, William S.
Frencheo, David
Navy man stationed in Key West, FL, 04/13/1945:8
Freund, Felix
Lobl entrusted with treasures and household goods of couple who died
in Nazi camp, 01/10/1947:1
Freund, Magda
Lobl entrusted with treasures and household goods of couple who died
in Nazi camp, 01/10/1947:1
Freyermouth, Jeannette Bertha
Engaged to Arthur William Preti, 04/15/1949:4
Wed to Arthur William Preti, 04/29/1949:6
Freyermouth, Mildred A.
Engaged to Joseph V. Preti, 08/02/1946:5
Wed to Joseph V. Preti, 08/16/1946:5
Frizzell, Loretta
Engaged to John Haskins, 05/09/1947:7
Frizzell, Loretta M.
Engaged to John C. Carpenter, Jr., 05/30/1947:4
Wed to John C. Carpenter, Jr., 06/06/1947:4
Frizzell, Loretta Mae
Engaged to John Carpenter, Jr., 09/27/1946:7
Frizzell, Walter
Cherry St couple married 49 years, 11/26/1948:1
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Frizzell, Walter R.
Frost, Anna Windgate
Dies at age 60, 10/24/1947:4
Obituary, 10/24/1947:9
Frost, Edith
property, 08/24/1945:7
Alphonse Yarusites fined $5 for trespassing on Frost’s property,
08/26/1949:6
Frost, John W.
Couple celebrates 50th anniversary (p), 09/27/1946:1
Frost, J.W.
Fruit
property, 08/24/1945:7
The Fruit Outlet, 35 Center St (ad), 12/28/1945:3
Arthur and Ida Rubin of The Fruit Outlet purchase Pasztor & Klar
building on Center St, 01/04/1946:1
Middleboro Fruit Store fined $25 for violating price ceiling,
03/22/1946:1
Leonard’s peach orchard in bloom (ad), 04/26/1946:8
Leonard’s peach orchard opens 1947 season (ad), 08/08/1947:5
Ernest Maxim, apples, $1 per bushel (ad), 01/09/1948:8
Woolworth’s plans expansion, Rubin must move, 04/02/1948:1
Rubin’s business to move temporarily while store front renovated,
05/21/1948:1
The Fruit Outlet now located at 121 Center St (ad), 06/04/1948:10
Roadside stand, Hayden’s Variety Shop, approved, 06/25/1948:2
Lang’s Farm peaches, County St (ad), 09/10/1948:3
Maxim Orchard, Vaughan St (ad), 09/09/1949:6
Ford Campbell, apples and cider for sale (ad), 11/11/1949:10
The Fruit Outlet
35 Center St (ad), 12/28/1945:3
Arthur and Ida Rubin purchase Pasztor & Klar building on Center St,
01/04/1946:1
Now located at 121 Center St (ad), 06/04/1948:10
Frye, Elsie G.
04/30/1948:1
Frye, Frances Elena
Engaged to Douglas Warren MacAulay, 09/13/1946:5
Wed to Douglas Warren MacAulay, 10/04/1946:5
Frye, Margaret E.
Engaged to Leroy Henry Gomes, 12/10/1948:6
Wed to Leroy Henry Gomes, 12/24/1948:5
Fryer, Winsor F.
Obituary (p), 06/06/1947:1
Fryer, Winsor Farnum
Dies at age 91, 06/06/1947:4
Fuel Oil
see also Natural Gas
Nemasket Gas and Oil, Fairview St (ad), 01/05/1945:8
Ration Board says fill your tank, 07/13/1945:1
Rationing ends, 08/17/1945:1
Request for bids to serve town (ad), 09/28/1945:8
Walter Savard local distributor for Mobilheat (ad), 02/01/1946:7
Dealers required to obtain license annually (ad), 03/08/1946:8
Selectmen grant permits to Church Coal Co. and Jenney Coal Co.,
03/22/1946:5
Walter Savard granted license, 04/19/1946:4
Request for bids for town facilities, 09/06/1946:8
Walter Savard, heating oil (ad), 02/07/1947:8
Town accepting bids for municipal buildings (ad), 08/22/1947:4
Selectmen names committee at Governor’s request, 01/09/1948:1
Fuel Oil (continued)
Ernest Pratt granted permit to sell, but not store, 04/16/1948:1
Town requests bids (ad), 09/17/1948:3
Jacintho’s license to store renewed, 12/17/1948:1
License of Ernest Pratt renewed, 01/21/1949:1
Town requests bids for municipal buildings (ad), 09/16/1949:11
Housing Authority’s request for bids (ad), 09/23/1949:6
Fugitives from Justice
Albert Pelley returned to New Hampshire, 04/23/1948:6
Fuller, Allerton
Couple purchases Alden St bungalow from Mrs Walter Burgess,
05/23/1947:5
Fuller, Amelia
Fuller, Burton
Fire in wiring of Fuller’s car, 12/03/1948:4
Fuller, Charles
Fuller, Chester
Chimney fire on Thompson St, 11/30/1945:3
Fuller, Elaine Mary-Joyce
Born to Robert and Hazel Maxim, 09/03/1948:10
Fuller, Eveline
Engaged to Gerald J. Kelleher, Jr., 05/24/1946:4
Engaged to Gerald Kelleher, 11/29/1946:2
Fuller, Eveline A.
Engaged to Gerald J. Kelleher, Jr., 11/22/1946:5
Wed to Gerald J. Kelleher, 12/13/1946:7
Fuller, Frederick M.
Engaged to Dorothy E. Travers, 05/03/1946:5
Wed to Dorothy E. Travers, 05/17/1946:5
Fuller, Granville
Opens home office as rep of West’s Farm Agency, 01/16/1948:6
Fuller, Hazel Maxim
Fuller, Herman M.
Forest St house suffers break-in, 02/18/1949:1
Fuller, James
Fuller, Joan Alden
Fuller, John
Fuller, John H.
Fuller, John Harding
Married in October 1944, 02/02/1945:8
Wounded in action, 02/02/1945:8
Fuller, Leon
Fuller, Leon H.
Fuller, Louis
Chimney fire on Miller St, 09/30/1949:3
Fuller, Louis D.
Re-appointed school dentist, 09/13/1946:1
Fuller, Louis H.
Re-appointed school dentist, 09/05/1947:1
Fuller, Margaret Gaul
Engaged to Roger E. Beech, 05/11/1945:5
Fuller, Maurice
Son born, 04/23/1948:6
Fuller, Minnie Foster
Wife of Chester F. dies at age 62, 11/12/1948:5
Obituary, 11/19/1948:2
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Fuller, Pearl Hodgdon
Fuller, Robert
Fuller, Rupert W.
Discharged after 22 months in Aleutians, 12/28/1945:1
Wed to Christine Ciriello, 12/03/1948:4
Funeral Industry
Egger's Funeral Home, Pearl St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Hayward funeral Home, super facilities, uniform service (ad),
01/05/1945:5
Fahey Funeral Home, 241 Center St (ad), 01/19/1945:4
Fahey Funeral Home purchases Thatcher house, moves business,
04/12/1946:1
John Rockwell granted funeral director license, 07/26/1946:2
Roger Eldridge gets license as embalmer, 08/09/1946:1
Fahey Funeral Home moves to new location on South Main St,
01/17/1947:1
Open House at Fahey Funeral Home’s new location (ad) (p),
01/17/1947:8
07/11/1947:1
Winsor Holmes fined $20 for hitting Egger car, 08/01/1947:1
Hayward Funeral Home, Clarence H. and Beatrice L. Hayward, since
1936 (ad), 03/05/1948:9
Selectmen appoint funeral directors, 04/29/1949:2
Selectmen appoint Clarence and Beatrice Hayward funeral directors,
06/10/1949:6
Funtes, Olivia
Engaged to Robert Eugene Pires, 07/22/1949:4
Furlan, Patricia Hosmer
Engaged to Arnold Davis Tripp, 07/06/1945:4
Wed to Arnold Davis Tripp, 08/03/1945:4
Furlan, Robert
Raymond Barrows denies stealing $400 from Furlan, 03/26/1948:9
Furlan, Robert B.
Completes basic training at Fort Sam Houston, TX, 06/14/1946:5
Furmanik, Andrew
Pleads not guilty to assault on Antone Baptiste, 12/02/1949:8
Furnishings
see also William Egger Co.
Harold Wood, Venetian blinds (ad), 05/09/1947:6
Furniture
Charles Deane, antiques and furniture refinished, 10 Barden Hill Rd
(ad), 04/23/1948:5
Henry Celeski, custom upholstering, Bedford St (ad), 09/17/1948:3
Silva & DeCoff, painting, paperhanging, refinishing (ad), 10/29/1948:4
Southwick’s rare Chinese furniture on display here, 04/01/1949:1
Henry Celeski, furniture repair (ad), 10/14/1949:10
Furniture Moving (see Moving, Household)
Furniture Stores
see also J.M. Wells, Inc.; Shaw’s Radio & Furniture Co.; William Egger
Co.
Charles Hodgdon granted secondhand furniture license, 01/12/1945:5
Tallman granted license, 01/26/1945:6
Second hand license granted to Alton Rogers, 05/25/1945:6
Barbara Barstow resigns from Trust Co. to pursue furniture decoration
business, 07/06/1945:8
Burgess requests parking prohibition in front of furniture store,
11/02/1945:1
Bourne’s Furniture Store, 21 North St (ad), 12/14/1945:8
Hodgdon and Nichols granted secondhand license, 05/03/1946:4
Charles Howes granted second-hand license, 07/26/1946:2
Arnold Shaw granted secondhand license, 10/25/1946:8
Bourne’s Furniture Store under new management (ad), 11/08/1946:8
Charles Hodgdon granted permit for secondhand store, 04/11/1947:2
Furniture Stores (continued)
Secondhand store licenses granted to Burgess, Pierce, McIntosh, and
Garfield, 05/02/1947:2
Lawrence Romaine granted secondhand sales license, 09/05/1947:1
Arnold Shaw granted secondhand license, 09/19/1947:8
Addie Perry granted license to sell secondhand, 11/07/1947:4
Fish Radio & Furniture Co. (ad), 11/21/1947:6
Mabel McIntosh issued secondhand dealers license, 05/14/1948:1
Secondhand licenses granted to Alton Rogers and Lawrence Romaine,
07/02/1948:1
John Lane issued license for secondhand store, 12/10/1948:1
Clara MacKenzie granted secondhand license, 12/31/1948:8
Peirce, Burgess, and O’Grady granted secondhand licenses,
04/29/1949:2
Selectmen grant secondhand licenses, 05/13/1949:5
Thomas Finnary granted secondhand license, 06/10/1949:6
Lena Coffin granted secondhand license, 08/12/1949:3
Hiram Haley, Jr. granted secondhand license, 10/21/1949:2
Furs and Furriers
Frederick Standish sells land for mink farm to Walter Rudziak,
04/12/1946:3
Grace Auger new rep for Hudson Cold Storage (ad), 04/11/1947:8
Cobb’s Laundry takes over fur storage and repair from Grace Hokanson
(ad), 04/16/1948:10
Furtado, Mary R.
Drunkenness case continued, 06/21/1946:1
Future Farmers of America
Walter Moquin named director of Massachusetts Association,
10/26/1945:2
Hold annual father and son banquet, 11/15/1946:1
Show credible effort at Amherst show, 11/22/1946:4
Former teacher, Jack Sturtevant, returns to speak to FFA, 06/27/1947:3
High school boys attend national convention in Kansas City, MO,
10/24/1947:6
Middleboro delegation reports on national convention, 11/07/1947:9
Hold annual Father and Son banquet, 11/14/1947:1
Take part in judging at UMass, 11/28/1947:7
Local chapter members heard on radio, 02/27/1948:4
Take annual trip to Boston, 03/19/1948:3
Busy program during October, 11/05/1948:8
Stage annual banquet, 11/12/1948:3
Picone brothers take part in speaking contest, 03/18/1949:6
MHS students attend state convention, 11/04/1949:3
Hold sixth annual banquet, 11/04/1949:10
F.W. Woolworth & Co.
Louis Sarre new manager; Alfred Lenardson transfers to Wollaston,
04/05/1946:1
Applications for salesladies taken (ad), 08/09/1946:6
Stock clerk wanted (ad), 10/24/1947:10
Plans expansion, five others must move, 04/02/1948:1
New Bedford women get long probation for shoplifting, 02/04/1949:1
G
Gabrey, Arthur L.
Collides with Ferraguto on Center St, 01/04/1946:1
Gabrey, Frank
Gabrey, Joseph
Son born, 09/26/1947:4
Gabrey, Joseph M.
Pleads guilty to charge of drunkenness, 05/17/1946:6
Guilty of drunkenness; not guilty of non-support, 01/14/1949:9
Gabrey, Joseph W.
Accused of not feeding cows, 04/02/1948:1
Appeals $5 fine in cow feeding case, 06/04/1948:7
Gabrey, Madeline F.
Wed to John M. MacDonald, 08/20/1948:4
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Gabrey, Mrs Arthur
Gabriel, James
Son born, 07/30/1948:4
Gadois, Alfred
Corporal stationed at Camp Edwards, 09/28/1945:7
Gage, Saada Mae
Engaged to John Francis Krakowski, 02/27/1948:4
Wed to John Francis Krakowski, 03/05/1948:6
Gagne, Alberta A.M.
Engaged to Joseph C. Sullivan, 06/08/1945:4
Wed to Joseph C. Sullivan, 06/15/1945:4
Gagne, Rose A.
George Brackett’s skull fractured when car flips after collision,
09/19/1947:1
Gagnon, Eva D.
Wed to Francis A. Travis, 10/04/1946:5
Wed at St. Luke’s to Francis A. Travis, 10/04/1946:7
Galanto, Carmelina
Graduates from nursing program at Sturdy Memorial in Attleboro,
10/28/1949:2
Galanto, Geneva A.
Engaged to George J. Michael, 02/06/1948:4
Wed to George J. Michael, 02/13/1948:4
Galanto, Nicholas
Meets Harold Coughlin on Okinawa, 11/23/1945:1
Signs contract to play baseball for Western Carolina League,
06/27/1947:10
Galanto, Theresa
Engaged to Leonard Pratt, 08/30/1946:2, 09/13/1946:4
Galanto, Theresa A.
Engaged to Leonard A. Pratt, 09/13/1946:5
Wed to Leonard A. Pratt, 09/20/1946:5
Galanto, Theresa Antoinette
Engaged to Leonard Pratt, 03/01/1946:3
Galary, Christina
Drowns in boating accident on Long Pond, 08/17/1945:1
Galavotti, Antonio
Son born, 09/12/1947:4
Galfre, Frederick O.
Galfre, Mrs Fred
Resides in New Jersey, 11/22/1946:9
Galfre, Vincent A.
Galfre, Vincent Arthur
Body of serviceman arrives (p), 05/14/1948:1
Gallagher, Arthur
Son born, 10/22/1948:6
Gallagher, Arthur M.
Discharged from 75th Armored Medical Battalion, 10/19/1945:2
Engaged to Doris C. Tierney, 06/11/1948:4
Wed to Doris C. Tierney, 06/25/1948:5
Gallagher, Doris Tierney
Gallagher, Ellen
05/07/1948:1
Gallagher, Glenn R.
Engaged to Marie E. Wallace, 09/21/1945:4
Wed to Marie E. Wallace, 09/28/1945:4
Discharged from 698th Quartermaster Remount Troop, 11/23/1945:4
Gallagher, John V.
Gallagher, Mary
04/30/1948:1
Gallagher, Paul
Service man phones family from Aleutians, 05/03/1946:1
Gallagher, Philip
Son born, 05/18/1945:4, 12/13/1946:7
Gallond, Warren Bazil
Obituary, 09/20/1946:8
Galucci, Geneva
Resides in Los Angeles, CA, 01/04/1946:2
Galvin, Beryl F.
Galvin, Frederick L.
Gamache, Arthur
Receives medical discharge from Army, 06/01/1945:1
Files permit request to move building, 07/26/1946:2
Granted permit to move building, 08/09/1946:6
Notice of hearing on garage permit (ad), 12/30/1949:8
Gamache, Arthur G.
Returns from western front, injured in Normandy (p), 02/23/1945:1
Gamache, Eleanor Doucette
Resigns from Winthrop-Atkins Co., 01/28/1949:5
Gamache, Francis R.
Seaman apprentice serves on USS Bordelon, 06/17/1949:2
Gamache, Gene
Couple moves from New Bedford to Lakeville, 06/22/1945:2
Gamache, Henry
Chimney fire on Old Center St, 01/09/1948:7, 05/13/1949:6
Gamache, John
Corporal completes Airplane Hydraulic Specialists course, 07/16/1948:7
Gamache, John A.
Graduates from Air Training Command course at Keesler Field, MS,
11/07/1947:7
Gamache, Joseph
Holds reunion with Henry Dutra and Jules Gamache in Marseilles (p),
08/03/1945:1
And brother Jules arrive home together, 12/14/1945:1
Couple celebrates return of five sons from service, 03/29/1946:4
Engaged to Bertha Carroll, 06/21/1946:4
Wed to Bertha Carroll, 07/05/1946:5
Gamache, Joseph B.
Has skunk wearing glass collar, 09/10/1948:1
Gamache, Jules
Holds reunion with Henry Dutra and Joseph Gamache in Marseilles (p),
08/03/1945:1
And brother Joseph arrive home together, 12/14/1945:1
Gamache, Jules O.
Nemasket Transportation truck driven by Clinton Clark tips over on
Gamache’s car, 06/22/1945:8
Fined $5 for operating vehicle without proper license, 06/29/1945:8
Gamache, Jules R.
Engaged to Lucienne Barthelemy, 01/18/1946:4
Wed to Lucienne Barthelemy, 01/25/1946:4
Gamache, Leo
Corporal wounded twice, now on furlough (p), 04/13/1945:1
Called to service in Naval Reserve, 10/19/1945:1
Completes boot training at Camp Peary, VA, 01/04/1946:5
Gamache, Leo A.
Enlists in Naval Reserve, 07/27/1945:1
Seaman 2nd Class on board minesweeper in Japan, 03/29/1946:1
Gamache, Leo Armand
Gamache, Leo J.
Faces trial for cruelty to animals, 10/07/1949:4
Freed on cruelty charges, 10/14/1949:10
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Gamache, Paul
Writes of experiences in invasion of Japan (p), 09/21/1945:1
Engaged to Eleanor Doucette, 05/10/1946:1, 06/11/1948:5
Gamache, Paul R.
Engaged to Eleanor G. Doucette, 07/02/1948:4
Wed to Eleanor G. Doucette, 07/09/1948:4
Gamache, Raymond Horace
Promoted to Storekeeper 3rd Class at Newport, RI, 03/16/1945:1
Gambling
Leighton advised by selectmen on slot machine at bowling alley,
04/06/1945:2
Dominic Serra fined for “teaching” youth about dice, 08/15/1947:1
Selectmen take no action on slot machine at John Cabot Club,
03/26/1948:1
John Cabot Club liquor license suspended, 04/02/1948:1
Games (see Toys and Games)
Gammons, Albert
Leaves for naval service, 07/19/1946:5
Stationed at Little Creek, VA, 07/15/1949:7
On naval patrol in Greenland, 11/04/1949:4
Gammons, Albert Harrison
Dies at age 80, 04/05/1946:4
Obituary, 04/05/1946:7
Gammons, Beatrice
Engaged to Gaetano Brigida, 11/09/1945:4
Gammons, Beatrice Ann
Gammons, Carleton
Enrolls at Rochester School of Technology, NY, 09/30/1949:4
Gammons, Carlton
Gammons, Carlton B.
Teen Canteen presents check to YMCA (p), 03/07/1947:1
Gammons, Carlton Bradley
Gammons, Charles
Gammons, Charles Frederick
Kills self with rifle, 07/15/1949:1
Dies at age 51, 07/15/1949:5
Gammons, D. Melvern
Resides in Corning, NY, 07/27/1945:8
Gammons, David B.
Lieutenant awarded Air Medal and Bronze Star (p), 04/20/1945:3
Lieutenant reviews experiences in last five years now that censorship
lifted (l), 10/05/1945:1
Lieutenant attends air tactical school, 05/30/1947:3
First Lieutenant stationed at Keesler Field, MS, 12/03/1948:7
Gammons, Donald
Meets Richard Leggee at Santa Rosa, CA, 04/06/1945:1
Gammons, Ernest L., Jr.
Gammons, Gene
Gammons, George
New basketball coach for Mitchell Memorial Club, 12/05/1947:1
Gammons, George W.
Has narrow escape crossing Bedford St, 12/16/1949:1
Gammons, Lorenzo D.
Obituary, 04/25/1947:4
Gammons, Lorenzo Dow
Dies at age 71, 04/25/1947:5
Gammons, Mildred
Engaged to Howard Gassner, 08/26/1949:8
Gammons, Randolph
Son born, 03/25/1949:6
Gammons, Randolph B.
see also Checker Taxi
Existing taxi services oppose added competition, 02/07/1947:1
Gammons, R.B.
Proprietor of Shell Service Station (ad), 01/05/1945:3
Gamperoli, Thomas
Couple moves to Courtland Ave, 08/06/1948:7
Gangone, Carmine
Becomes U.S. citizen, 05/25/1945:5
Gangone, Nick
Ganyer, Henry
Garafalo, Angelina Dolores
Engaged to Lawrence Joseph Remillard, 11/22/1946:5
Wed to Lawrence Joseph Remillard, 12/06/1946:5
Garafalo, Flora J.
Wed to Albert J. Gerrior, 06/17/1949:6
Garafalo, Gabriel
Garafalo, Geneva
Employed by Navy Department in Washington, DC, 01/21/1949:10
Garafalo, Leonard
Garafalo, Michael
Son born, 10/03/1947:4
Garafalo, Michael P.
Engaged to Iona F. Lapham, 05/10/1946:5
Wed to Iona F. Lapham, 05/17/1946:5
Garafalo, Nicholas
Garafalo, Pierto
Obituary, 10/22/1948:2
Garafalo, Pietro
Dies at age 60, 10/22/1948:6
Garbage (see Refuse and Refuse Disposal)
Garbitt, Melville Warren
Engaged to Eleanor Addie Swanson, 12/30/1949:4
Garden Club (see Middleboro Garden Club)
Gardens and Gardening
Middleboro Garden club holds annual meeting, 06/15/1945:5
Eva Moranville proud of first tomato, 07/19/1946:4
Middleboro Garden Club purchases lights for Lenda Hanks memorial
tree, 12/26/1947:4
R. Holmes, rotary tilling (ad), 05/07/1948:6
Middleboro Garden club holds annual meeting, 06/04/1948:10
Christie Crowell’s garden contains rare and huge blossoms,
06/10/1949:7
Gardiner, Alice
Shower held for recent bride, 02/22/1946:3
Gardiner, E. Alice
Engaged to Thomas T. Jackson, 01/04/1946:4
Wed to Thomas T. Jackson, 01/11/1946:5
Gardiner, Ralph
Gardiner, William E.
Patrolman rear-ended at Grove and South Main St, 03/12/1948:1
Appointed court officer and prosecuting officer, 07/01/1949:1
Gardner, Adelaide D.
Obituary, 12/27/1946:4
Widow of Edgar E. dies, 12/27/1946:5
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Gardner, Florence
Engaged to Charles Parker Washburn, 09/06/1946:2
Gardner, Florence Ainsle
Engaged to Charles Parker Washburn, Jr., 07/05/1946:5
Gardner, Florence Ainslie
Gardner, Howard, Jr.
Attends National Youth Congress in San Francisco, 09/26/1947:5
Gardner, Ralph, Jr.
Garfield, Ann Gardner
Auctioneer (ad), 06/27/1947:9
Antique auction sale (ad), 06/27/1947:10
Garfield, George W.
Engaged to Ann Gardner Norris, 03/02/1945:4
Wed to Ann Gardner Norris, 04/06/1945:4
Garfield, John
Resides in Long Island, NY, 03/25/1949:12
Garfield, John P.
05/09/1947:1
Garland, J. Herbert
Garnett, Forest M.
Garnett, Melvin R.
Husband of Bessie Mildred Simpson dies at age 57, 09/30/1949:5
Obituary, 09/30/1949:9
Garnier, Donald
Collides with East Taunton bus on Everett St, 12/28/1945:6
Garnier, Howard (see Garnier’s Market)
Garnier, Joan
Garnier, Perley
Garnier, Ralph
Garnier, Ralph K.
Awarded Purple Heart, wounded in Germany, 09/07/1945:1
Garnier’s Market
Marks 5th anniversary (ad), 01/19/1945:7
Meatcutter wanted (ad), 02/08/1946:8
Awning burned off at North Main St store, 04/19/1946:1
Fire in awning on North Main St, 11/14/1947:1
Experienced clerk wanted (ad), 09/09/1949:9
Garofalo, Emily
Engaged to Fred J. Sparkman, 09/28/1945:1
Garofalo, Emily J.
Engaged to Fred J. Sparkman, 10/05/1945:4
Wed to Fred J. Sparkman, 10/26/1945:4
Garofalo, Pasquale (Patsy)
Dies at age 62, 08/06/1948:4
Obituary, 08/06/1948:4
Gaskins, Charles E.
Takes over his former barber shop (ad), 07/30/1948:3
Gasoline
see also Automobile Service Stations
Rationing board warns motorists to keep OPA form 534, 01/12/1945:1
Changes made in ration regulations, 05/04/1945:1
OPA revokes sticker requirement, 06/15/1945:6
Police Chief warns that increase in ration may lift accident toll,
07/06/1945:2
Rationing ends, 08/17/1945:1
Special rations for victory gardening revoked, 08/17/1945:3
Michael Collins applies for permit to install storage tanks, 02/22/1946:5
Roland Brule applies for permit to store (ad), 07/26/1946:5
Ellis Williams applies for permit to store and sell, 07/26/1946:8
Selectmen hold gearing on Williams’ storage application, 08/09/1946:1
Location of Williams’ pumps discussed by selectmen, 08/23/1946:3
David Forbes granted license, 05/30/1947:5
Gasoline (continued)
Mrs Nathaniel Shurtleff granted permit for underground storage,
07/11/1947:1
Peacock Grill granted storage license, 08/08/1947:5
Notice of hearing on Scholbel’s petition to store (ad), 09/19/1947:5
James Bradford granted permit to store and sell, 10/10/1947:1
Gertrude McCarthy granted permit to increase storage, 12/05/1947:1
Roger Beech files for storage permit, 12/05/1947:4
Hearing set for Hirst’s application for storage tank, 08/13/1948:4
No one objects to Hirst’s storage petition, 08/27/1948:1
J. Edward Wiksten applies for storage permit, 02/25/1949:1
Owner of Leona Farm applies for storage permit, 02/25/1949:1
Notice of hearing on Schmitt application, 02/25/1949:8
Notice of hearing on Wiksten application, 02/25/1949:8
Wiksten and Schmidt get storage permits, 03/11/1949:4
Benjamin & Ward apply for storage permit, 03/11/1949:10
Selectmen issue permits, 03/25/1949:1
Gordon Reynolds applies for storage permit, 03/25/1949:2
John Savage applies for storage permit, 04/15/1949:5
Hearing set for Cole application, 04/22/1949:6
Robert Hallock granted permit to store and sell, 04/29/1949:2
Roger Cole granted storage license, 04/29/1949:2
Hearing called for John Rebell’s storage application, 07/15/1949:10
Lakeville notice of hearing on petition from Kenneth Erickson,
08/26/1949:6
Gassner, Harold
Gassner, Howard
Engaged to Mildred Gammons, 08/26/1949:8
Gasunas, John
Corporal stationed in New Guinea (p), 04/13/1945:1
Gasunas, Margaret
Gasunas, Paul
And Clements Ortiz wounded in alleged fight, 01/04/1946:1
Gasunas, Robert
Gates, Clinton B.
Thompson St couple married 25 years, 09/16/1949:1
Gates, Earl L.
Gazette reporter answers Borden’s letter concerning primaries (l),
07/16/1948:1
Gates, Harold C.
Juvenile in court for theft of Gates’ gun, 10/12/1945:6
Truck collides with Leonard’s car on Thompson St, 09/10/1948:2
Gates, Harold Clinton, Jr.
Engaged to Margaret Barnett, 04/23/1948:6
Gates, Henry
Engaged to Thelma Franklin, 03/15/1946:9
Gates, Henry D.
Son born, 07/05/1946:5
Completes state police training, 10/01/1948:4
Gates, Henry Dewey
Seaman 1st Class serves on SS Barbosa, 09/28/1945:1
Gates, Leslie R.
Plants stolen from Nemasket Hill, placed at other cemeteries,
06/04/1948:1
Gates, Marjorie A.
Engaged to William L. Demers, 07/22/1949:4
Gates, Marjorie E.
Wed to William L. Demers, 08/05/1949:4
Gaudette, Ellen J.
Wins $10 for biggest bass caught in Assawompsett Lake, 08/23/1946:1
Gaudette, George, Jr.
Expected home for first time in five years, 03/22/1946:1
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Gaudette, George P.
Coxswain stationed in Bremerton, WA, 05/18/1945:7
Enlists in Merchant Marine, 07/11/1947:1
Gaudette, George P., Jr.
Home after three years in Navy, 04/06/1945:1
Gaudette, Mrs George
Takes season’s Assawompsett fishing title, 09/28/1945:1
Urges citizens to feed birds (l), 01/30/1948:1
Gaudette, William
Navy man stationed in Boston, 09/13/1946:2
Gaudette, William F.
Seaman 2nd Class on duty in Pacific, 05/18/1945:7
Ship’s Cook returns to duty in San Francisco, 03/22/1946:1
Engaged to Isabelle Koczera, 01/28/1949:4
Wed to Isabelle Koczera, 02/18/1949:7
Gaudette, William Joseph
Dies at age 46, 07/04/1947:4
Obituary, 07/04/1947:4
Gaudette’s Package Store
158 Center Ave (ad), 01/05/1945:6
New location 439 Center St (ad), 06/13/1947:10
Gaul, Frances
Engaged to Henry Beech, 07/22/1949:6
Gaul, Frances V.
Gaul, Frances Victorine
Wed to Aaron Henry Beech, Jr., 09/02/1949:4
Gaul, Margaret
Gauthier, A.
Gauthier, Al
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
Gauthier, Alfred
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
Member of MHS student council, class officer, and traffic squad (p),
06/21/1946:9
Gets varsity letter in baseball at Brown University, 06/24/1949:10
Gauthier, Alfred R.
Awarded scholarship at Brown University, 08/01/1947:1
Candidate for Brown University baseball team, 04/08/1949:10
Stars on Brown University nine, 04/22/1949:1
Gauthier, Conrad
Gauthier, Conrad J.
Engaged to Alice M. Wambolt, 03/30/1945:4
Wed to Alice M. Wambolt, 04/13/1945:4
Gauthier, Ed
Meets Adam Kunces in France (l), 04/27/1945:1
Gauthier, Edward
On furlough following 26 months in Europe, 08/31/1945:4
Gauthier, Edward A.
Discharged from 19th Repair Squadron, 10/26/1945:5
Gauthier, Elzear
Gauthier, Frederick
Attends U.S. Maritime Commission Upgrading School in Boston,
06/15/1945:1
With Merchant Marine in New York City, 08/31/1945:4
Second mate serves with Merchant Marine, 10/26/1945:1
Gauthier, Gerard
Sergeant arrives safely in the Philippines, 02/23/1945:4
Meets brother-in-law James Dupont at Leyte, 05/18/1945:1
Technical Sergeant serving in the Philippines, 08/31/1945:4
With Army in the Philippines, 10/26/1945:1
Arrives in San Francisco from Leyte, 12/28/1945:8
Gauthier, Leo
Seaman 1st Class home from service in Pacific, 02/23/1945:1
Seaman 1st Class serving in the South Pacific, 08/31/1945:4
Gazette brings local boys together at sea, 10/19/1945:1
With Navy in the Philippines, 10/26/1945:1
Gauthier, Mae
Brother dies in Boston, 08/05/1949:10
Gauthier, Mary
Reunited with six sons and one daughter for first time since war,
05/16/1947:10
Gauthier, Patricia
Gauthier, William
Sergeant receives honorable discharge, 08/31/1945:4
Engaged to Ethel E. Fickert, 02/22/1946:1
Engaged to Ethel Fickert, 03/15/1946:4
Gauthier, William J.
Engaged to Ethel E. Fickert, 04/19/1946:5
Wed to Ethel E. Fickert, 04/26/1946:5
Gauthier, William James
Gay, Albert W.
Forest St couple married 50 years, 11/28/1947:4
Couple celebrates 50th anniversary, 12/05/1947:5
Gay, Beverly
Elected to Phi Epsilon Sigma, 04/06/1945:8
Engaged to Robert G. Dyke, 09/05/1947:5
Gay, Beverly Lois
Engaged to Robert G. Dyke, 11/23/1945:8
Engaged to Robert Gordon Dyke, 08/29/1947:4
Wed to Robert Gordon Dyke, 09/12/1947:4
Gay, Bradley Lewis
Dies at age 82, 03/26/1948:4
Obituary, 03/26/1948:5
Gay, Catherine Bagwell
Dies at age 79, 01/30/1948:4
Obituary, 01/30/1948:5
Gay, Charles
Son born, 10/03/1947:4
Gay, Charles F.
Engaged to Betty Jean Tubbs, 02/07/1947:5
Wed to Betty Jean Tubbs, 02/14/1947:5
Gay, Dorothy
Takes advanced training at Philadelphia, PA, 03/16/1945:8
Completes course in occupational therapy at Penn State, 06/29/1945:4
Assigned to duty at Mason General Hospital at Long Island,
11/16/1945:8
Gay, E.A.
Painting contractor since 1896 (ad), 12/03/1948:6
Gay, Edgar
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
On staff of Boston University NEWS, 10/18/1946:8
Gay, Edgar A.
Recovering from gashed head at VA hospital in Newport, RI,
07/01/1949:10
Gay, Edna
Wed to Harry Snyder, 07/08/1949:9
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Gay, Mary
Sells North St home to Myron and Bertha Dunham, 10/04/1946:8
Gay, Mary I.
Obituary, 01/24/1947:6
Gay, Mary Isabel
Widow of Edward S. dies at age 90, 01/24/1947:5
Gay, Olive H.
Widow of Charles F. dies at age 79, 11/23/1945:4
Obituary, 11/23/1945:6
Gay, Robert H.
Discharged from 202nd Military Police Co., 10/12/1945:3
Engaged to Dolores Agrella, 10/26/1945:4
Wed to Dolores Agrella, 11/16/1945:4
Gay, Starlene Jean
Engaged to Elliott Pawlak, 07/30/1948:4
Wed to Elliott Pawlak, 08/13/1948:4
Gay, Ted, Jr.
Appointed assistant to Boston University Sports Publicity Supervisor,
06/11/1948:10
Admitted to journalism fraternity at Boston University, 12/09/1949:1
Gay, Wallace C.
Gazlon, Rachel
Harold Tassinari ordered to pay child support to Gazlon, 02/27/1948:1
G.E. Keith Shoe Co., George E. Keith Shoe Co.
Gearon, Anne Milan
Incensed citizen expresses views on water project (l), 02/13/1948:1
Geer, Wilma
Geilich Tanning Co.
Robert Lee loses right hand in machine, 01/02/1948:1
Geisert, Blanche Elizabeth
Engaged to Norman F. Brooks, 08/01/1947:7
General Construction Co.
Bob Jennings (ad), 03/01/1946:8
E.L. Ouellette purchases company from R.E. Jennings (ad),
04/16/1948:5
General Mills, Inc.
Man wanted for work in grain mill (ad), 05/04/1945:5
Men wanted for mill work (ad), 06/22/1945:5
Farm-tested feed, Wareham St (ad), 01/16/1948:3
Farm service division, Middleboro (ad), 02/20/1948:6
20th anniversary sale (ad), 07/08/1949:6
Genthner, Joseph J.
Gentiles, David G.
Wed to Agnes M. Grantham, 03/26/1948:4
Gentles, David G.
Engaged to Agnes M. Grantham, 03/19/1948:6
Geography
Perambulation of town boundary begins, 10/19/1945:4
Selectmen check boundaries, 11/02/1945:1
Veterans’ Council wants selectmen to use official name, John Glass Jr.
Square, 11/22/1946:4
George A. Shurtleff & Son
Lumber yard needs truck driver (ad), 02/16/1945:8
4 Arlington St (ad), 04/06/1945:8
George E. Keith Shoe Co.
History of local factory, 04/20/1945:1
Quartermaster places new orders for combat boots, 04/20/1945:4
Lillian Thayer leaves post due to ill health, 08/03/1945:8
Needs experienced shoe workers and some inexperienced help (ad),
09/07/1945:4
John Thompson retires after 42 years at company (p), 07/18/1947:1
Grant permit to erect sign on No. 4 factory, 12/05/1947:1
Edgar Sowerby resigns due to ill health, 01/14/1949:2
Women win Industrial Bowling League title, 05/13/1949:6
Changes to parking regulations around factory, 08/19/1949:1
George E. Keith Shoe Co. (continued)
New parking rules approved, affect Keith factory, 09/23/1949:1
Martha Whitcomb resigns, moves to Montgomery Home, 12/02/1949:12
George H. Shaw Co.
George R. Shaw absolved of fraud charge brought by Lewis Harding;
Ezra Shaw estate owes brothers money, 08/17/1945:1
George’s Billiard Parlor
252 Center St (ad), 09/16/1949:12
Germaine, Jane
Germaine, Robert C.
Police officer builds home on Fairview St, 03/01/1946:4
Gerrior, Albert J.
Wed to Flora J. Garafalo, 06/17/1949:6
Gerrior, Alex J.
Petitions for peddlers license, 12/20/1946:2
Gerrior, Barbara M.
Christmas cards (ad), 10/24/1947:9
Gerrior, E.J.
Sails into Tokyo Bay, 09/21/1945:1
Gerrior, Emil
Enjoys solo slugfest, 06/04/1948:7
Gerrior, Emil J.
Petty Officer 3rd Class serves in Pacific, 01/26/1945:4
Meets Chouinard and Pacelli following battle of Iwo Jima, 05/25/1945:1
Wed to Lillian Bradford, 10/01/1948:4
Gerrior, Henry
Private transfers to camp in Texas (p), 03/30/1945:1
Gerrior, Joseph A.
Participates in joint Navy and Marine cold weather exercises off
Labrador, 10/28/1949:4
Gerrior, Joseph Alec
Participates in war games on board USS Catamount, 08/05/1949:1
Takes part in amphibious training, 09/02/1949:8
Gerrior, Leo
Gerrior, Lillian Bradford
Gerrish, Alice K.
Gerrish, Mrs Orville K.
Prospect St home purchased by Malcolm Buck, 10/10/1947:10
Gertsen, Elton
Navy man stationed in New York, 01/12/1945:7
Geyer, Lillie E.
Wed to Wilburt R. Averill, 07/01/1949:4
G.F. Robbins & Sons
Dependable ice delivery (ad), 04/02/1948:4
Giamperoli, Theresa A.
Employed at The Boston Store, 03/07/1947:5
Gibbons, Leo
Couple purchases summer home at Patuisset, 06/22/1945:8
Gibbons, Leo N.
Optometrist (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Purchases Court End Ave home from Henry Sears, 10/05/1945:3
Gibbs, May Elizabeth
Wed to Albert See Ripley, 02/23/1945:4
Gibbs, Barbara Horton
Son born, 09/09/1949:4
Gibbs, Cecil
Son born, 07/20/1945:4
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Gibbs, Frank M.
Florist leases quarters from Aubrey & Nichols, 05/09/1947:1
Gibbs, Frederick
Son born, 09/09/1949:4
Gibbs, Herbert
Profile of MHS Student Council president, 05/21/1948:2
Gibbs, Herbert H.
Obituary, 01/28/1949:3
Gibbs, Herbert Hosford
Dies at age 59, 01/28/1949:4
Gibbs, Herbert M.
First recipient of award from Robert A. Crozier Memorial Fund,
07/09/1948:1
Gibb’s Greenhouses
106 Oak St (ad), 05/23/1947:2
Giberson, Carolyn McSwain
Son born, 09/30/1949:5
Giberson, Richard
Son born, 09/30/1949:5
Giberti, Amedeo
Son born, 09/14/1945:4
Four children pictured in Citizens of Tomorrow, 12/26/1947:1
Giberti, Anthony
Fined for illegal fishing at Assawompsett, 10/21/1949:1
Giberti, Anthony E.
Fined $5 each on two illegal fishing charges, 07/19/1946:1
Giberti, Caroline V.
Obituary, 04/08/1949:2
Widow of Antonio dies at age 79, 04/08/1949:6
Giberti, Charles V.
Tax preparation (ad), 01/24/1947:8
Employed by Nemasket Transportation Co., 04/22/1949:5
Purchases property from town at public auction, 09/16/1949:12
Giberti, Delores M.A.
Engaged to Hollis Stanley Bragdon, 09/06/1946:5
Wed to Hollis Stanley Bragdon, 10/18/1946:5
Giberti, Florence
Engaged to Francis J. Caldera, 04/16/1948:4
Giberti, Florence C.
Engaged to Francis J. Caldera, 01/16/1948:10, 04/09/1948:4
Wed to Francis J. Caldera, 04/23/1948:6
Giberti, Florence Costa
Giberti, Gerard
Giberti, John
Giberti, Joseph V.
Discontinues medical practice here, 09/03/1948:1
Giberti, Mary Beatrice Murray
Obituary, 07/25/1947:4
Dies at age 35, 07/25/1947:5
Giberti, Robert
Kiwanis work hard preparing Kiddie Corner at playground (p),
08/06/1948:1
Giberti, Robert D.
Elected to membership in MA College of Pharmacy, 02/06/1948:9
Giberti’s Apothecary
Center and High St (ad), 01/12/1945:3
Closed Sundays at 1 p.m. (ad), 03/16/1945:2
New store hours (ad), 02/08/1946:8
Gibney, Arthur Joseph
Giddings, Mildred
Gifford, Charles L.
Death takes 9th District Congressman (p), 08/29/1947:1
Gifford, Ralph S.
Real estate (ad), 10/07/1949:12
Gifford, R.M.
Drum lessons, instruments bought and sold (ad), 09/07/1945:8
Gifford, Selene
Works with UN International Refugee Organization, 03/25/1949:1
Gift Shops
Valentine gifts at The Mademoiselle Shop (ad), 02/09/1945:8
Leland’s Gift Shop, 9 South Main St (ad), 11/30/1945:8
Caswell and Goodridge open Brown Bungalow gift shop, 01/24/1947:4
The Brown Bungalow Gift Shoppe & Woman’s Exchange opening at 3
Rice St (ad), 03/07/1947:2
Lila’s Gift Shop, 22 School St (ad), 12/05/1947:12
Breezy Corner Gift Shop, Rte 28 near Cherry St (ad), 05/14/1948:10
Cottage Handicrafters, Rte 28 (ad), 08/27/1948:5
Mr and Mrs Frank Chrostowski open Cottage Handicrafters on Rte 28 in
South Middleboro, 08/27/1948:5
Cottage Handicrafters start hobby classes, 01/21/1949:10
Cottage Handicrafters opens classes for handicrafts, 09/16/1949:11
Made in Middleboro sold at The Doll House (ad), 12/02/1949:5
Gilbreath, Mary Evelyn
Giles, John
Convict pair nabbed after new crimes, 03/09/1945:1
Giles, Phyllis
New manager of Eleanor Sims’ rest home on Plymouth St, 12/31/1948:4
Gilker, Arthur
Engaged to Joan Mendall, 08/30/1946:8
Gilker, Arthur S.
Engaged to Joanne Mendall, 07/05/1946:6
Wed to Joanne Mendall, 10/11/1946:5
Gilker, Arthur Stearns
Gilker, Mrs Arthur
Gill, Francis
Leaves for boot training in Tennessee, 07/27/1945:1
Transfers from Memphis, TN to Norman, OK, 09/14/1945:1
Seaman 1st Class transfers to Oklahoma for gunnery training,
04/05/1946:1
Gill, Francis J.
Enlists in U.S. Naval Reserve, 06/01/1945:1
Gill, Henry
Son born, 05/27/1949:6
Gill, Romaine E.
04/30/1948:1
Gillchrest, Joseph B.
Gillchrest, Winfield
Corporal awarded Philippine ribbon, 01/12/1945:1
Gillchrest, Winfield J.
Promoted to Sergeant somewhere in the Philippines, 02/23/1945:1
Gillchrest, Winfield Joseph
Engaged to Virginia Soule Perkins, 08/01/1947:1
Gilli, Anthony
Private stationed at Camp Croft, SC, 05/25/1945:4
Private serving in the Pacific (p), 09/14/1945:1
Gillibrand, George Elmer
Wed to Gretchen Louise Sayward, 06/03/1949:4
Gilliland, Richard Byron
Wed to Barbara Doris Ryder, 09/10/1948:4
Gillis, Ann
Engaged to Frank Bois, 05/20/1949:1
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Gillis, Anne Julianna
Engaged to Franklin LeRoy Bois, 07/15/1949:4
Wed to Franklin LeRoy Bois, 08/05/1949:4
Gillis, Mary Elizabeth
Wedding held in Brockton, 06/28/1946:5
Gilson, M.W.
Weatherstrips (ad), 01/24/1947:8
Girard, Andrew
Girard, Andy
Broilers and fryers for sale, Wood St (ad), 06/08/1945:8
Girl Scouts of America
Present play The Nutt Family to enthusiastic audience, 01/12/1945:8
Senior Service Scouts hold second annual formal ball, 03/02/1945:5
Council holds annual meeting, 05/11/1945:8
Nasturtium Troop holds annual awards ceremony, 06/01/1945:2
Capping service held, 06/08/1945:4
Awards and merit badges presented at annual rally, 05/31/1946:1
Senior Service girls present formal ball, 02/07/1947:7
Second annual Quiz Show a success, 03/28/1947:10
Senior Scouts visit New York, 04/25/1947:1
Middleboro Council holds annual meeting, 05/09/1947:8
Stage festival and Court of Awards, 06/06/1947:1
Present book to public library (p), 02/27/1948:1
Nearly 170 attend Mother Daughter banquet, 03/12/1948:5
Hold anniversary banquet (p), 03/19/1948:1
Senior scouts enjoy annual ball, 03/19/1948:10
Middleboro troops hold annual rally (p), 06/11/1948:4
Middleboro Council seeks funds for headquarters here, 06/03/1949:1
Present awards at rally, 06/10/1949:1
Open campaign for new Jackson St quarters, 06/10/1949:5
Collect $500 in campaign, 06/17/1949:14
Thomas Bros. start work on foundation on Jackson St building,
08/19/1949:4
Thomas Bros. pour foundation (p), 08/26/1949:1
Middleboro council receives charter, 10/14/1949:8
Open house set for new Jackson St quarters (p), 10/28/1949:1
Two hundred attend open house, 11/04/1949:6
New Brownie troop forms here, 11/11/1949:2
New Brownie troop filled, 11/18/1949:6
Girls’ State (see American Legion - Simeon L. Nickerson Post, Women's
Auxiliary)
Gisetto, Lena R.
Finding reserved in assault trial, 09/02/1949:4
Given, Norman E.
Petty Officer 3rd Class stationed at Manhattan Beach, NY, 01/05/1945:6
Receives honorable discharge from U.S. Coast Guard, 02/23/1945:6
G.L. Charlton Co.
21 Center St (ad), 01/05/1945:4
Salesgirl wanted (ad), 05/10/1946:8
Purchases South Main St property, 05/09/1947:1
Removal sale (ad), 06/06/1947:10
Opens new shop at 24 south Main St, 06/27/1947:1
Requests permit to move neon sign, 06/27/1947:4
Opens new and larger store at 24 South Main St (ad), 06/27/1947:10
Employs Mary Pasztor, 07/18/1947:8
Frances Purdon manager, 08/08/1947:5
Short circuit probable cause of fire, 01/02/1948:1
Gladstone, Richard E.
Son born, 04/11/1947:8
Gladstone, Richard Edward
Engaged to Sybil Pilshaw, 07/06/1945:1, 10/12/1945:4
Gladstone, Robert Allen
Born to Richard E. and Sybil Pilshaw, 04/11/1947:8
Gladstone, Sybil Pilshaw
Son born, 04/11/1947:8
Glass, Arthur M.
Kingston couple married 50 years, 12/02/1949:12
Glass, Evelyn Morris
Glass, Thomas
Glavin, Beryl F.
Glavin, Frederick L.
Gleason, Timothy C.
Feature article in The Pilot, 05/31/1946:8
Observes 30th anniversary of ordination, 10/29/1948:3
Transfers to Allston parish, 03/25/1949:1
Glidden, A.R. (see A.R. Glidden & Son)
Glidden, Benjamin K.
Court End Ave couple married 25 years, 06/08/1945:2
Glidden, Emily H.
Obituary, 01/17/1947:2
Administration presents account of estate, 03/26/1948:8
Glidden, Emily Hopkins
Dies at age 66, 01/17/1947:5
Glidden, James R.
Engaged to Ethel A. Goodick, 09/05/1947:4
Wed to Ethel A. Goodick, 09/12/1947:4
Glidden, Mabel
Sells Bedford St home to Ralph Green, 04/20/1945:8
Takes apartment at 18 Pearl St, 04/20/1945:8
Moves to Pearl St tenement, 04/27/1945:3
Takes hostess position at Chocorua View House in New Hampshire,
06/10/1949:12
Glidden, Mary Lou
Mrs Kenneth Keedwell directs youngsters in Little Women (p),
05/16/1947:1
Glidden, Richard
Ensign meets John Lynde in Bermuda, 03/30/1945:1
Ensign home from Bermuda, 07/13/1945:4
Lieutenant (jg) stationed in Key West, FL, 05/17/1946:1
Lieutenant (jg) on training duty with Naval Reserve, 06/27/1947:3
Glidden, Richard E.
Attends Loheed-Oberholtzer wedding, 06/11/1948:10
Glidden, Richard L.
Ensign stationed in Bermuda, 02/16/1945:1
Resumes studies at Bryant & Stratton in Boston, 09/05/1947:8
Glidden, R.L.
Ensign earns navigation wings, 11/30/1945:1
Glidden, Robert
Oil burner flareup on Summer St, 10/01/1948:5
Glover, Jean A.
Engaged to Robert L. Burnham, 12/27/1946:5
Wed to Robert L. Burnham, 01/10/1947:5
Glover, Jean Arviller
Glover, John
Miller St couple married 25 years, 09/24/1948:4
Goats
Jacques complains about dead goats on roadside, 03/26/1948:10
Goddard, Harrison F.
Petitions to install culverts for bog, 12/20/1946:1
Godfrey, Hazel
01/07/1949:1
Godwin, George W.
Dies at age 83, 06/29/1945:4
Obituary, 06/29/1945:4
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Gola, Anna
Enters first year at Boston University, 10/08/1948:4
On second Dean’s List at Boston University, 03/18/1949:6
Gola, Anna E.
Private takes x-ray procedure course at Fort Sam Houston, TX,
10/28/1949:2
Gola, Ettore
Receives honorable discharge, 03/02/1945:7
Gola, Illario
Injures ribs in fall at Charlestown Navy Yard, 03/09/1945:3
Employed at Boston Navy Yard, 07/27/1945:3
Goldblatt, S.M.
Dentist, 1 Wareham St (ad), 04/12/1946:5
New dentist opens practice here, 04/19/1946:1
Son born, 10/04/1946:5
Petitions for sign on Lang building, 10/25/1946:8
Granted permit to erect sign, 11/08/1946:3
The Golden Spur
Old Timer’s Night on Fridays (ad), 12/14/1945:10
Seafood Fridays (ad), 05/23/1947:10
The Golden Spur Ranch
Mr and Mrs Tom Sena, Rte 105, Lakeville (ad), 09/30/1949:5
Goldstein, Bob
Plymouth Shoe Co. makes shoes for Red Sox Verne Stevens (p),
09/17/1948:1
Goldstein, Robert
Local shoe man serves on regional committee, 02/22/1946:8
Winners of Plymouth and Leonard & Barrows Shoe Companies’ King
and Queen for a Day contest (p), 09/27/1946:1
Analyzes shoe market, 04/04/1947:1
Shoe company president presented plaque by employee unions (p),
06/06/1947:1
Golf
see also Middleboro Country Club
Chamber of Commerce campaign underway for golf course,
05/17/1946:1
Rodney Howard appointed pro at Weston Golf Club, 03/05/1948:7
Elks hold first golf tournament, 10/22/1948:9
Steve Stanley sponsors tourney, 10/07/1949:7
Twenty-five golfers sign up for tournament, 10/14/1949:1
Thirty compete in Steve’s tournament, 10/21/1949:6
Gomes (Mr)
Boardman & Gomes, builders (ad), 11/21/1947:6
Gomes, Albert
Engaged to Julia Pina, 06/20/1947:4
Wed to Julia Pina, 07/04/1947:4
Gomes, Alfred J.
Gomes, Arthur
Gomes, Arthur E.
On guard duty with 37th Infantry on Luzon, 10/26/1945:1
Engaged to Olivia Williamson, 09/03/1948:1, 06/17/1949:7
Wed to Olivia Williamson, 07/08/1949:4
Gomes, Arthur Everett
Gomes, Charles
Car wrecked in Carver, 11/22/1946:2
Son born, 03/14/1947:5
Gomes, Charles J.
Engaged to Irene P. Silva, 05/31/1946:5
Wed to Irene P. Silva, 06/14/1946:5
Gomes, Edmund
Son born, 05/18/1945:4
Gomes, Frederick
Four local men injured in rollover in Lakeville, 07/22/1949:2
Gomes, Frederick C.
Engaged to Marjorie A. Vickery, 03/23/1945:4
Gomes, Irene
Engaged to Peter Lima, 10/24/1947:4
Wed to Peter Lima, 11/07/1947:4
Gomes, Irene Silva
Gomes, John
Son born, 07/26/1946:5
Sheriff’s sale of real estate (ad), 07/15/1949:8
Gomes, John P.
Faces trial after traffic accident injures four, 10/12/1945:1
Judge acquits man on three counts, 10/19/1945:1
Gomes, Joseph J.
House lots for sale on Center St (ad), 07/26/1946:8
Gomes, Joseph W.
Enrolls at Colorado School of Mines, 10/28/1949:8
Pledges Alpha Tau Omega, 11/11/1949:3
On freshman football squad, 11/25/1949:8
Gomes, LeRoy H.
Staff Sergeant suffers hip wound in Germany (p), 03/30/1945:1
Staff Sergeant submits to operation (p), 02/01/1946:1
Gomes, Leroy Henry
Engaged to Margaret E. Frye, 12/10/1948:6
Wed to Margaret E. Frye, 12/24/1948:5
Gomes, Leroy N.
Gomes, Lewis F.
Discharged from armed service, 09/28/1945:4
Drunk driving case continued, 11/04/1949:12
Admits guilt on two charges, denies being drunk, 12/09/1949:10
Gomes, Louis F.
Thelma Carr charged with assault, 12/14/1945:2
Gomes, Louis M.
Oil burner service (ad), 09/14/1945:4
Proprietor of Lou’s Cleaning Service (ad), 05/31/1946:7
Gomes, Manuel
Son born, 03/08/1946:5
Son born, 07/30/1948:4, 09/16/1949:6
Gomes, Margaret
Engaged to Silvino Fernandes, 11/01/1946:7
Wed to Silvino Fernandes, 01/17/1947:5
Gomes, Mary Charves
Gomes, Mary Lopes
Son born, 10/07/1949:7
Gomes, Nellie
Injured when Roderick collides head-on with New Bedford driver on icy
Rocky Meadow St, 02/27/1948:1
Gomes, Richard
Gomes, Rose
Engaged to Frank Barros, 11/22/1946:5
Wed to Frank Barros, 01/17/1947:5
Gomes, Rufeno
Gomes, Ruth
Takes part in The Green Earth at Alabamian State College,
12/20/1946:10
On honor roll at Alabama State College, 02/28/1947:10
Gomes, Ruth Marie
Accepts position at Boston Public Library, 09/19/1947:8
Gomes, Shirley
Gomes, Shirley DeCosta
Son born, 09/16/1949:6
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Gomes, William
Son born, 01/03/1947:5
Son born, 10/07/1949:7
Gonsalves, Augusta
Oil burner flareup on West Grove St, 09/17/1948:6
Gonsalves, Henry
Gonsalves, Tony
Son born, 10/11/1946:5
Good Will Club (see Middleboro Good Will Club, Inc.)
Goodale, Dorothy
Lieutenant back after three years nursing in Army, 08/31/1945:1
Takes post at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, OR, 01/04/1946:4
Director of Nursing at Portland, OR hospital, 10/22/1948:12
Goodale, Dorothy M.
Discharged from U.S. Army Nurse Corps, 10/05/1945:5
Goodale, Harry J.
And eleven others file application for incorporation, 01/26/1945:3
Resigns from War Memorial Committee, 03/23/1945:1
Escapes injury in snow storm collision, 12/24/1948:1
Spanish-American War veteran in hospital, 11/11/1949:4
Goodale, Harry J., Jr.
Representative of Berkshire Life Insurance Co. (ad), 04/12/1946:10
Goodale, Ruth
Takes position with Co-operative Bank, 07/05/1946:8
Goodale, Ruth Marion
Engaged to William H. Chadwick, 01/02/1948:1
Wed to William Henry Chadwick, 06/04/1948:8
Goode, Thomas N.
Engaged to Marjorie Dupre, 03/26/1948:4
Goode, Thomas N.E.
Wed to Marjorie L. Dupre, 04/02/1948:4
Goodeau, Gladys
Coaster Isabelle Squiers runs into Goodreau’s auto, 12/12/1947:12
Goodhue, Carol Ann
Born to Donald, 08/17/1945:5
Goodhue, Charles
East Freetown man dies at age 81, 09/17/1948:4
Obituary, 09/17/1948:6
Goodhue, Donald
Daughter born, 08/10/1945:4, 08/17/1945:5
Goodhue, Edward W.
East Freetown man purchases land between North St and river, plans
development, 03/15/1946:1
Goodick, Ethel
Sleeping Over There (poem), 06/01/1945:6
Goodick, Ethel A.
Engaged to James R. Glidden, 09/05/1947:4
Wed to James R. Glidden, 09/12/1947:4
Gooding, Edna
Resides in Lancaster, 08/30/1946:8
Gooding, Edna T.
Gooding, Edna Tobey
Obituary, 10/03/1947:8
Goodman, Leonard
Bicyclist fractures leg when hit by auto, 10/11/1946:1
Goodneau, Elaine
Goodnow, Chester L.
Engaged to Arlene A. Bellerive, 09/03/1948:4
Wed to Arlene R. Bellerive, 09/10/1948:4
Goodnow, Henry
Son born, 08/22/1947:4
Injured when car tips over on Rocky Meadow St, 04/08/1949:1
Goodnow, Henry E.
Collides with Richard Taylor at Plymouth and Wood St, 10/10/1947:1
Goodnow, Lewis E.
Chimney fire on Summer St, 02/18/1949:2
Goodreau, A.E.
Serves on troop transport from Pacific, 10/19/1945:1
Goodreau, Arthur
Goodreau, Arthur Eugene
Goodrich, Dorothy
Wed to Winthrop H. Norton, 07/20/1945:8
Goodridge, Ann
Goodridge, Maynard H.
Fire around carburetor of Goodridge’s Plymouth, 01/23/1948:4
Goodridge, Mrs Maynard
Goodridge and Caswell revive a Woman’s Exchange at Brown
Bungalow, 05/09/1947:9
Goodridge, Patricia
Engaged to Robert Greenough, 03/18/1949:1
Goodridge, Peggy
And Catherine Caswell open Brown Bungalow gift shop, 01/24/1947:4
Goodwin, Allan M.
Discharged after four months in Colorado, 11/02/1945:1
Goodwin, Charles
Goodwin, Charles B.
Goodwin, Charles H.
School janitor over 40 years, 04/18/1947:1
Goodwin, Charles Henry
Petty Officer 2nd Class based in San Diego, CA (p), 11/02/1945:1
Goodwin, Charley
Is back at Bob’s Diner (ad), 01/18/1946:8
Goodwin, F.O.
New manager of Farm Service Stores, 07/26/1946:1
Goodwin, Harriet E.
Goodwin, Harriet Estelle
Obituary, 03/18/1949:2
Wife of Charles H. dies at age 64, 03/18/1949:5
Goodwin, Lorraine Anne
Born to William Earl, 03/19/1948:13
Goodwin, Nancy
Goodwin, Thelma A.
Engaged to Errol D. Bartlett, 10/22/1948:6
Wed to Errol D. Bartlett, 11/12/1948:5
Goodwin, William
Son born, 05/17/1946:5
Goodwin, William E.
Goodwin, William Earl
Close to home after convoy duty in South Pacific (p), 11/02/1945:1
Gordon, Orison Orin
Obituary, 10/15/1948:6
Gordon, Orrison Orin
Dies at age 81, 10/15/1948:4
Gordon, Patrick
Son born, 09/12/1947:4
Gorham, Alice Bagdon
Son born, 01/02/1948:5
Gorham, George
Son born, 01/02/1948:5
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Gorham, George Stephen
Born to George and Alice Bagdon, 01/02/1948:5
Gorrie, Art
Member of 1947 Mitchell Memorial Club football squad (p),
01/02/1948:1
Gorrie, Arthur T.
Obituary, 11/04/1949:4
Gorrie, Lorraine
Attends Modern School of Fashion and Design in Boston, 12/24/1948:7
Gorrie, Lorraine C.
Attends Modern School of Fashion and Design in Boston,
10/07/1949:10
Gorris, Arthur T.
Dies at age 49, 11/04/1949:7
Gorten, Martin
Gorten, Martin K.
Wed to Ruth J. McDowell, 09/05/1947:4
Gorten, Ruth McDowell
Resides in Baltimore, MD, 06/17/1949:8
Gorton, Martin K.
Engaged to Ruth J. McDowell, 08/15/1947:4
Goss, Basil
Son born, 12/12/1947:6
Gosson, Dorothy H.
Ordered to vacate property of Lillian McDonald, 12/16/1949:9
Gosson, Ernest L., Jr.
Gosson, Joseph A.
Wed to Phyllis A. Wilbur, 07/29/1949:4
Gotham, Helen S.
Obituary, 09/23/1949:7
Gotham, Helen Shaughnessy
Widow of James E. dies at age 74, 09/23/1949:7
Gotham, James
Gould, Donald
Five-year-old struck by Burkhead’s auto, 05/31/1946:1
Gould, Lucy
Widow of Bernstram dies at age 52, 01/03/1947:4
Gould, Melvin
Partition fire in kitchen on Taunton St, 05/16/1947:4
Fire does slight damage to Taunton St shed, 07/09/1948:8
Gove, Edith Warren
Obituary, 02/06/1948:2
Widow of Charles S. dies at age 76, 02/06/1948:4
Gove, Frederick
Gove, George E.
Returns safely from Pacific theater, 01/18/1946:1
Pearl St couple married 25 years, 11/05/1948:1
Gove, George E., Jr.
Promoted to Technical Sergeant on Mindanao, 08/03/1945:1
Promoted to 1st Sergeant at Onomichi, Japan, 11/23/1945:4
Resumes studies at Ohio University, 09/20/1946:8
Graduates from Ohio University, 02/11/1949:4
Government
Gazette presents summary of Saugus manager charter for benefit of
local citizenry, 03/05/1948:1
Petition circulates to scrap town manager form of government,
12/17/1948:1
Romeo Millette calls for scrapping of town charter, 12/31/1948:1
Raymond Tripp points to danger of present form of town government
(l), 09/09/1949:1
Graeme-Harrison, Alice
Guest at Gold Star Mother memorial service in Guilford, CT,
08/02/1946:1
Graham, Florence Mabelle
Wed to Edward Robert Begley, 01/18/1946:5
Graham, Gertrude
Ell room at South Middleboro home burns, 06/22/1945:4
Graham, Helen L.
Employed at Psychopathic Hospital in Hartford, CT, 02/02/1945:8
Engaged to Vincent J. Keller, 12/14/1945:4
Wed to Vincent J. Keller, 12/21/1945:4
Graham, Helen Louise
Graham, James
Married in New Jersey, 07/04/1947:4
Graham, James C.
Lieutenant stationed at Fort Monmouth, NJ, 01/05/1945:2
Lieutenant transfers to Bureau of Foreign Affairs in Korea,
12/21/1945:4
Engaged to Carolyn Russell Turner, 11/29/1946:2
Receives Master of Arts degree from School of Advanced International
Studies, 06/11/1948:6
Graham, Kathleen
Resides in Sandwich, 01/26/1945:5
Graham, Lesley
Graham, Lesley May
Graham, Lesley M.
Engaged to Norman E. Smith, 07/05/1946:5
Wed to Norman E. Smith, 07/12/1946:5
Graham, Mazie
Grain
see also General Mills, Inc.
Farmers face serious shortage, 02/08/1946:1
Middleboro Grain Co. opens for business on Jackson St (ad),
02/14/1947:8
Grand Army of the Republic Post 8
Memorial Day observance to follow traditional plan, 05/18/1945:1
Grange (see Patrons of Husbandry)
Grant, Charles
Couple occupies Savage’s apartment on South Main St, 08/16/1946:8
Grant, Donald
With Maritime Service at Fort Trumbull, CT, 03/23/1945:1
Grant, Edward
Edward Grant escapes U-Boat death by minutes (p), 06/15/1945:1
Grant, Edward J.
Grant, Ellen O’Sullivan
Stayed on duty during Nazi bombings (p), 04/05/1946:1
Grant, Everett
Lets Bedford St cottage to Edmund Kynsinski, 04/12/1946:2
Resigns from Assawompsett School, moves to Falmouth, 12/13/1946:11
Grant, Harriet
M. Alma Sampson replaces Grant as trustee of Lakeville library,
12/13/1946:11
Grant, Josephine
Grant, Lathrop C.
Obituary, 09/20/1946:8
Grant, Mary E.
Engaged to George S. Redlon, 07/20/1945:3
Engaged to George I. Redlon, 08/17/1945:4
Wed to George S. Redlon, 08/24/1945:4
Grant, Mary Elizabeth
Grant, Olive
Auto struck by Newton Highlands car on Taunton Rd, 01/10/1947:1
Grant, Olive M.
Files petition for permit to move building, 01/10/1947:8
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Grant, Russell
Grant, Russell F.
Takes bride in England, Ellen O’Sullivan, 06/29/1945:1
War bride, Ellen O’Sullivan, arrives in U.S. (p), 04/05/1946:1
Grant, Thomas William
Commits suicide by hanging, 12/28/1945:1
Grant, Virginia E.
Operator at local telephone exchange, 11/08/1946:10
Engaged to Edward E. McCann, 07/11/1947:4
Wed to Edward E. McCann, 07/18/1947:4
Grant, Virginia Edith
Engaged to Edward Emil McCann, 05/30/1947:6
Grant, Walter H.
North Main St couple married 25 years, 02/13/1948:1
Grant, W.T. (see W.T. Grant Co.)
Grantham, Agnes M.
Engaged to David G. Gentles, 03/19/1948:6
Wed to David G. Gentiles, 03/26/1948:4
Grantham, Ellen
Grantham, John W.
Grantham, John William
Dies at age 60, 11/08/1946:5
Obituary, 11/08/1946:7
Grass Fires (see Forest Fires)
Gravelin, Mary
Wed to Walter R. Pittsley, 08/12/1949:4
Gravelin, Mary Therese
Engaged to Walter Pittsley, Jr., 04/01/1949:1
Gravelin, Peter
Sells Sproat St property to Robert Westgate, 05/25/1945:10
Son born, 06/04/1948:4
Graves, Earle C.
Sergeant with local WAC recruiting Swing Team (p), 02/16/1945:1
Graves, Ernest
04/30/1948:1
Graves, Jesse Harding
Gray, Albert W.
Forest St couple married 50 years, 11/28/1947:4
Gray, Bertha
Engaged to John Souza, 01/02/1948:1
Gray, Bertha K.
Engaged to John E. Souza, 04/09/1948:4
Wed to John E. Souza, 04/16/1948:4
Gray, Carlton F.
Pleads not guilty to charges of drunkenness and trespassing,
03/29/1946:8
Gray, Carlton P.
Guilty of drunkenness and trespassing, 03/29/1946:3
Gray, Daniel
Sells 10-room residence to Herbert Reimels, 12/13/1946:6
Gray, Daniel E.
Collides with Cape man on Wareham St, 05/24/1946:4
Gray, George D.
Guilty of assault on Florence Morrison, 12/30/1949:5
Gray, Henry D.
Pleads not guilty to drunkenness, 03/09/1945:4
Acquitted on charge of drunkenness, 03/16/1945:6
Pleads not guilty to drunkenness, 06/21/1946:2
Withdraws appeal in drunkenness case, 06/28/1946:6
Private 1st Class stationed in Japan, 07/25/1947:1
Ordered to pay wife $20 per week, 08/22/1947:2
Private 1st class with 8th Army at Nagai, Japan, 11/28/1947:5
Gray, Henry D. (continued)
Claims non-support payments unfair, 02/13/1948:6
Gray, Herbert
Son born, 04/26/1946:5
Gray, Herbert W.
Engaged to Pearl C. Lees, 09/14/1945:4
Wed to Pearl C. Lees, 10/05/1945:4
Gray, Herbert Wendell
Engaged to Pearl Constance Lees, 09/14/1945:1
Gray, Lyman H.
Gray, Marjorie Irene
Engaged to John McLean Marshall, 08/26/1949:4
Wed to John McLean Marshall, 09/09/1949:5
Gray, Merton A.
Watch and clock repair (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Repair shop now in Sherman’s store (ad), 05/24/1946:4
Gray, Merton Albert
Dies at age 72, 11/07/1947:4
Obituary, 11/07/1947:4
Gray, Morris
Gray, Morris B.
Engaged to Elsie L. Carlson, 03/07/1947:5
Wed to Elsie L. Carlson, 03/28/1947:5
Gray, Robert
Obituary, 07/18/1947:2
Gray, Theodore
Chimney fire on Main St, Lakeville, 04/06/1945:8
Couple in land court, 04/20/1945:8
Gray, Wayne
Grealish, Patrick
Purchases Cross St home from Herbert Holmgren, 05/11/1945:7
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.
Super market (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Refrigerator motor overheats, 08/31/1945:6
Greaves, Sarah
Obituary, 04/13/1945:6
Greeley, William
Green, Carl
Couple sells farm, occupies house on Plymouth St, 01/26/1945:4
Couple sells Plymouth St house, moves to East Middleboro,
12/10/1948:8
Green, Carleton
MacAllister’s truck rear-ends Sears lumber truck on South Main St,
05/13/1949:8
Green, Donald
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class reaches Lisbon, 07/09/1948:1
Green, George
Vernon St couple married 38 years, 07/06/1945:4
Green, Helen Lincoln
Engaged to Dwight Marshall Fowler, 08/17/1945:1
Green, John H.
Engaged to Elaine Harris, 01/07/1949:1
Green, Max
Public auctioneer (ad), 02/16/1945:5
Cattle dealer charged by OPA in campaign against black market,
09/14/1945:1
Public auction at 119 South Main St (ad), 10/11/1946:2
Slaughterhouse gutted by fire, 12/06/1946:1
Green, Paul
Green, Philip C.
Engaged to Marian J. Hanson, 10/01/1948:4
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Green, Phillip
Engaged to Elaine Harris, 09/24/1948:10
Green, Phyllis
Student at Leland Powers School, Boston, 03/29/1946:6
Green, Ralph
Couple moves to new home on Bedford St, 04/20/1945:8
Couple celebrates new home, 07/06/1945:4
Green, Richard
Son born, 01/19/1945:4
Purchases Keith St cottage house from John Rubeski, 08/03/1945:4
Green, Walter
Myrtle Ernest files complaint against Green for larceny, 08/02/1946:1
Green Cemetery (see Parish Burial Ground)
Greene, A.P.
Purchases Annie Laurie Farm on Chestnut St, offers use of pond for fire
protection, 12/07/1945:1
Greene, Donald
Coxswain sails home on Queen Elizabeth, 07/06/1945:4
Reports to receiving station in Boston, 08/03/1945:1
Transfers to naval duty on board USS Macon, 02/06/1948:10
Stationed in Mediterranean with U.S. Navy, 04/23/1948:2
Navy man returns from overseas, 09/24/1948:4
Greene, Donald B.
Engaged to Edith Gertrude Shaw, 07/27/1945:5
Wed to Edith G. Shaw, 02/14/1947:5
Greene, Donald Brooks
Greene, Elisabeth
Engaged to William Fred Ehlers, Jr., 11/15/1946:2
Greene, H.B.
Contracting jobs large and small (ad), 10/01/1948:9
Greene, Herbert S.
Corporal returns from Tokyo, 10/11/1946:1
Greene, John
Discontinues Town Cab taxi service, 05/21/1948:1
Greene, John H.
Takes over management of Town Cab (ad), 11/28/1947:4
Selectmen transfer Town Cab license from Barbara Jennings to Greene,
12/05/1947:1
Wed to Muriel D. Ramper, 03/19/1948:6
Greene, John Howard
Engaged to Ruth Elaine Harris, 10/07/1949:7
Greene, Kenneth R.
Greene, Philip C.
Engaged to Marian Louise Hanson, 12/05/1947:1
Wed to Marian L. Hanson, 10/22/1948:6
Greene, Philip Chessman
Greene, Phillip C.
Engaged to Marian Hanson, 09/03/1948:5
Greene, Ruth Esther
Engaged to Douglas Clark Paton, 03/25/1949:1
Engaged to Douglas Clarke Paton, 08/05/1949:4
Wed to Douglas Clarke Paton, 08/19/1949:4
Greene, Silvia
Greene, Sylvester
Dies at age 50, 07/22/1949:4
Obituary, 07/22/1949:5
Greenglass, Max
Wed to Frances R. Sacci, 03/30/1945:4
Greenhouses (see Nurseries (plant))
Greenleaf (Mr)
Charles Smith, Jr. takes over Greenleaf’s station, 162 Center St (ad),
09/12/1947:8
Greenleaf, Calvin
Landlord Zakarian collects $3 of $94 claim against former tenant,
12/13/1946:5
Fractures skull in crash on Rte 28, 10/29/1948:3
Greenleaf, Calvin Jackson
Engaged to Jean Rogers, 09/28/1945:4
Wed to Jean Irene Rogers, 10/19/1945:4
Greenleaf, Clarence
Hearing set on application for garage license, 07/27/1945:4
License granted, 08/10/1945:8
Greenleaf, Clarence J.
Dealer’s license upgraded to first class, 09/14/1945:4
Opens new garage at 162 Center St, 08/29/1947:5
Greenleaf, Jean
Anna Soucie pleads not guilty to larceny from Greenleaf, 02/08/1946:8
Soucie guilty of larceny from Greenleaf, 02/22/1946:8
Greenleaf, Russell
Son born, 01/16/1948:4
Greenleaf, Russell H.
Wed to Elizabeth B. Crowell, 07/18/1947:4
Greenleaf’s Service Station
162 Center St (ad), 01/12/1945:5
Now located on Rte 28 in South Middleboro (ad), 08/29/1947:10
Greenough, Robert
Engaged to Patricia Goodridge, 03/18/1949:1
Greenwood, Robert
Son born, 03/12/1948:4
Greenwood, Robert J.
Discharged from 534th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment,
10/26/1945:5
Greer, Joyce
Resides in Orford, NH, 08/15/1947:5
Greer, Nelson R.
Dog officer resigns, 07/26/1946:1
To establish airport in New Hampshire, 07/26/1946:1
Greeting Cards (see Stationery)
Gregg, Edward J.
Engaged to Muriel D. Clark, 01/02/1948:4
Wed to Muriel D. Clark, 01/23/1948:4
Gregory, Bertie C.
Obituary, 05/31/1946:4
Dies at age 76, 05/31/1946:5
Gregory, Carol
Attends University of Connecticut, 11/25/1949:10
Gregory, Ruth
Gregson, Ruth
Succeeds Hornby at St. Luke’s, 02/21/1947:1
Grenier, Lucien
Grenier, Lucien R.
Receives honorable medical discharge from U.S. Navy, 06/01/1945:1
Grenier, Roger
Engaged to Elaine Norris, 02/01/1946:4
Wed to Elaine Norris, 02/08/1946:4
Grenier, Roger Vincent
Griffin, Agnes
Oil burner fire on West St, 07/25/1947:1
Griffin, Charles
Engaged to Frances K. Matthews, 06/14/1946:5
Wed to Frances K. Matthews, 06/21/1946:4
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Griffin, Joseph
Daughter born, 09/21/1945:4, 09/28/1945:4
Griffith, Andrew Freeman
Wed to Joanne Carol Denson, 11/05/1948:6
Griffith, Andrew Freeman, Jr.
Engaged to Joanne Card Denson, 10/22/1948:6
Griffith, Arthur B.
Obituary, 04/20/1945:3
Dies at age 74, 04/20/1945:4
Griffith, Clyde D.
Obituary, 12/09/1949:4
Griffith, Evelyn
Engaged to Norman Moore, 06/27/1947:4
Griffith, Evelyn Delano
Engaged to Norman Henry Moore, 07/25/1947:5
Wed to Norman Henry Moore, 08/01/1947:4
Griffith, Harold
Griffith, Lena Frances
Obituary, 03/18/1949:3
Widow of Alton H. dies at age 81, 03/18/1949:5
Griffith, Sherwood
Griffith, Sherwood B.
First Lieutenant on terminal leave (p), 11/09/1945:1
Grinnell, Claimont
04/30/1948:1
Grishey, Edward
Granted permit for hotdog and hamburger stand, 03/22/1946:5
Griswold, Charles
Gets probation for drunkenness, 06/24/1949:10
Griswold, Charles F.
Makes 19th court appearance on drunk charge, 06/01/1945:1
Griswold, Ernest J.
Guilty of motor vehicle negligence, 06/18/1948:1
Griswold, Ernie
Veteran Mitchell Memorial Club outfielder (p), 07/16/1948:1
Griswold, Frederick C.
Engaged to Bertha Y. Covel, 10/22/1948:6
Wed to Bertha Y. Covel, 10/29/1948:4
Griswold, Frederick J.
Purchases West End Ave lot in town auction, 02/07/1947:7
Griswold, George
DPW driver receives safe driving honor, 10/15/1948:4
Griswold, George C.
Griswold, George W.
Injured when state trooper hits rear of state truck on Rte 28,
05/25/1945:1
Griswold, Janice
Griswold, Percy R., Jr.
Awarded Good Conduct Medal somewhere in western Pacific,
07/13/1945:4
Griswold, Percy Raymond
Engaged to Ida Theresa Fasola, 02/22/1946:5
Wed to Ida Theresa Fasolo, 03/08/1946:5
Griswold, Robert
Edward McDonald rescued from Nemasket River by fellow fisherman,
Griswold, 10/17/1947:1
Griswold, Roger
Son born, 03/09/1945:4
Griswold, Willard V.
Engaged to Patricia A. Powers, 06/24/1949:6
Wed to Patricia A. Powers, 07/08/1949:4
Groce, Herbert A.
Receives commendation for untiring efforts in Okinawa campaign,
08/17/1945:4
Gunner’s Mate on board USS Sagittarius, 02/15/1946:1
Grocers
see also Fish Markets; Garnier’s Market; Mello’s Country Store;
Supermarkets; Thomas Bros. (store)
The Homestead (ad), 01/05/1945:4
Cleverly Food Mart, 15 North Main St (ad), 01/12/1945:4
Ackerman and Taylor licensed to open Ye Old Cape Fruit and
Vegetable Market, 05/25/1945:6
Old Colony Specialty Service, driver salesman wanted (ad),
04/19/1946:6
Harnden’s Station, formerly Boynton’s, Taunton St (ad), 06/14/1946:2
Helen’s Variety Store, Rte 28, South Middleboro (ad), 09/06/1946:8
Twin Elms Market open house at 758 Center St (ad), 02/07/1947:4
Leonard’s Market, I.G.A. store opens at Everett Square (ad),
03/14/1947:4
Hallock’s Puritan Market (ad), 02/06/1948:5
Harry Richmond, businessman for 25 years, moves to new modern
quarters, 02/13/1948:1
Richmond’s grand opening on 25th anniversary (ad), 02/13/1948:3
Richmond thanks friends and customers, 02/20/1948:6
Four local boys admit to break-in at Twin Elms Market, held in Maine
jail, 04/02/1948:1
Harnden’s Station, Taunton St., new line of groceries and beverages
(ad), 09/03/1948:4
George Eno, service station and grocery (ad), 10/29/1948:2
Thomas Panesis, 34 Center St (ad), 12/17/1948:12
Hormel Girls’ Corps visits town, 06/03/1949:8
Gross, Elmer S.
Obituary, 11/02/1945:8
Gross, John H.
04/30/1948:1
Gross, Leon
Meets Sylvia and Blouin in the Philippines (l), 07/13/1945:1
Gross, Leslie
Meets W. Robert Thomas in South Pacific, 04/20/1945:1
Gross, Leslie, Jr.
Son born, 07/30/1948:4
Gross, Leslie N.
Receives honorable discharge, 08/31/1945:4
Gross, Leslie N., Jr.
Saw 38 months of action against Japanese (p), 03/30/1945:1
Private 1st Class reports to Redistribution Station at Lake Placid, NY,
04/27/1945:1
Wed to Mildred S. Warren, 03/19/1948:6
Gross, Lillian Salley
Gross, Raymond
And Sweitlovich create rumpus in Thompson Cafe barroom,
07/19/1946:1
Fined $5 for operating car without a license, 07/15/1949:4
Gross, Robert
Private 1st Class serves on hospital ship, 03/16/1945:1
Makes eleven Atlantic crossings on hospital ship Algonquin,
10/05/1945:1
Relates experiences in medical corps to Kiwanis, 02/15/1946:5
Engaged to Lillian Salley, 08/15/1947:2, 08/22/1947:10
Son born, 07/30/1948:4
Gross, Robert W.
Discharged from medical detachment, 12/28/1945:6
Engaged to Lillian J. Salley, 03/21/1947:10, 08/29/1947:4
Wed to Lillian J. Salley, 09/12/1947:4
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Gross, Roberta Ann
Engaged to John Ferraguto, 04/05/1946:1
Engaged to John Howard Ferraguto, 04/26/1946:5
Wed to John Howard Ferraguto, 05/10/1946:5
Grossman, Albert
Transfers to Luzon, 08/31/1945:1
On way home after more than three years in the Pacific, 01/18/1946:1
Discharged from service, arrives home on birthday, 02/08/1946:1
Grossman, Ed
Meets Adam Kunces in France (l), 04/27/1945:1
Grossman, Edward
Master Sergeant serving with 9th Air Force in France, 07/20/1945:4
In U.S. after 28 months overseas, 08/31/1945:1
Ford catches fire on South Main St, 12/02/1949:10
Grossman, Edward A.
Discharged from 19th Supply Squadron, 10/12/1945:3
Grossman, William
Kingston man injured in collision at Rice and Sproat St, 04/27/1945:4
Grove Chapel (see Lakeville Congregational Church)
Grover, Dorothy
And Harold Grover proprietors of Linden Lodge (ad), 09/28/1945:5
Grover, Harold C.
And Dorothy Grover proprietors of Linden Lodge (ad), 09/28/1945:5
The Guaranty Insulating Co.
S.A. Whitehead, 5 Myrtle St (ad), 09/21/1945:6
Gubin, Lillian
Wed to Jack C. Marks, 08/13/1948:4
Guerin, Avis Lacombe
Guerin, Henry
Guerin, Henry J.
Engaged to Avis G. Lacombe, 01/09/1948:4
Guertin, Charles E.
Obituary, 01/19/1945:4
Guertin, Charles Etienne
Dies at age 69, 01/19/1945:4
Guertin, Charles, Jr.
Guertin, Charles L.
Engaged to Marjorie Moody, 01/26/1945:1
Guertin, Charles Leo, Jr.
Engaged to Helga Elfreide Eisen, 07/11/1947:4
Wed to Helga Elfreide Eisen, 07/25/1947:5
Guertin, Chas. E.
Public auction of personal property (ad), 05/25/1945:4
Guertin, John J.
Guertin, Mrs Charles L.
Obituary, 03/16/1945:4
Guertin, Pomelia Mary
Widow of Charles L. dies at age 73, 03/16/1945:4
Guertin, Theresa
Chosen Cranberry Queen at 4th annual Cranberry Festival, 11/26/1948:1
Cranberry Queen due home from NY, 11/26/1948:4
Guertin’s Radio Service
Center St (ad), 01/11/1946:7
Guidaboni, Albert
Discharged from 2696th Technical Supervision Co., 11/09/1945:1
Son born, 12/23/1949:4
Guidaboni, Ceasar
Breaks neck in elevator fall, 02/01/1946:1
Guidaboni, Didimo
Oil burner flareup on Soule St, 07/02/1948:5
Guidaboni, Donald W.
Guidaboni, Faye Roberts
Son born, 12/23/1949:4
Guidaboni, Marjorie A.
Engaged to Arthur L. Standish, Jr., 05/20/1949:1
Guild, Albert
Daughter born, 12/28/1945:5, 06/20/1947:4
Chimney fire on Precinct St, 12/12/1947:6
Son born, 05/28/1948:4
Guild, Albert E.
Chimney fire on Precinct St, 12/31/1948:6
Guild, Eva M.
Guild, Eva Mae
Widow of George G. dies at age 67, 06/03/1949:4
Obituary, 06/03/1949:5
Guild, Marsha
Guild, William C.
Guild, William F.
Oak St couple married 50 years, 11/22/1946:1
Guilford, C.
Fire in detached truck body, 05/07/1948:5
Guilford, Chester A.
Charles Owen injured when trucks collide, 08/12/1949:9
Guilford, David
Guilford, Frederick V., Jr.
Engaged to Alice Haire, 12/26/1947:4
Engaged to Alice A. Haire, 05/28/1948:4
Wed to Alice A. Haire, 06/18/1948:6
Guilford, Hazel M.
Engaged to Fiorangelo A. Morrone, 08/02/1946:5
Wed to Fiorangelo A. Morrone, 08/23/1946:5
Guilford, Marian Elizabeth
Wed to Clifton Holbrook Cobb, 03/07/1947:5
Guilford, Natalie E.
Wed to Francis P. Murphy, 02/21/1947:5
Guilford, Paul
Guilford, Samuel W.
Guimares, Jack Oliver
Son born, 07/01/1949:4
Guimares, Josephine Galanto
Son born, 07/01/1949:4
Guinares, Ernest
Fractures arm in fall from roof, 06/25/1948:6
Gunning, Charles
Gurney (Mr)
And Shanks granted service station license, 04/19/1946:4
Gurney, Barbara Marshall
Son born, 12/16/1949:7
Gurney, Doris
Moves to Rochester, 03/19/1948:12
Gurney, Joanna S. Harper
Obituary, 01/28/1949:4
Gurney, Kenneth
Son born, 10/15/1948:4
Gurney, Louis R.
Gurney, Merton
Son born, 01/24/1947:4
Gurney, Preston S.
Utica, NY man dies at age 57, 10/26/1945:4
Obituary, 10/26/1945:6
Gurney, Robert
Son born, 12/16/1949:7
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Gurney, Robert A.
Engaged to Barbara I. Marshall, 10/15/1948:4
Wed to Barbara I. Marshall, 10/22/1948:6
Gurney, Robert Alden
Engaged to Barbara Isabelle Marshall, 10/10/1947:1
Gurney, William A.
Obituary, 03/01/1946:3
Gustafson, Mrs William
Moves here from New York City, 11/25/1949:10
Gustin, Harriet C.
Gustin, Harriet Cumming
Obituary, 09/10/1948:3
Dies at age 83, 09/10/1948:4
Gypsy Moths (see Middleboro - Moth Department)
H
Hackett, Herbert Jackson
Obituary, 10/17/1947:3
Dies at age 76, 10/17/1947:4
Hackett, William
Hacking, Katherine
Obituary, 08/02/1946:5
Hadfield (Mr)
Painting and contracting (ad), 05/24/1946:2
Hadfield, Howard
Chimney fire on Fairview St, 12/27/1946:5
Hadfield, Ray
Auto knocks down rail engineer on Center St, 01/19/1945:3
Hadfield, Rena
Oil burner flareup on Summer St, 03/04/1949:7
Hadfield, Roy I.
Gang of eight loot from Rhode Island found here, 10/19/1945:1
Hadfield, Ruth G.
Engaged to Manuel Baptiste, 09/13/1946:5
Wed to Manuel Baptiste, 10/25/1946:5
Hadfield Bros.
Painting and contracting (ad), 07/19/1946:6
Hadsell, Geraldine
Injured coasting into auto on Cherry St, 02/06/1948:5
Hadsell, Gertrude
Hadsell, Gertrude F.
Files suit against Ferdinand LeBlanc in wake of traffic accident,
11/28/1947:3
Hadsell, Gertrude Francis White
Wed to William Edward McDowell, 12/02/1949:7
Hadsell, William H., Sr.
Hagan, Leo F.
Art work exhibited at Whitworth College, 06/03/1949:10
Hagopian, Esther
Hague, Ada
Somerset woman dies at age 78, 08/30/1946:5
Hahn, Jan
Writes of Nazi occupation (l), 08/31/1945:1
Hahn, Jahn
Accepts position with Pan-American Airways in New York,
08/23/1946:8
Hahn, John
Corporal stationed at PenMar, PA, 07/06/1945:5
Hahn, Redi
Eighth anniversary The Mademoiselle Shop (ad), 04/30/1948:5
Hairdressers
see also Barbers; McFarlin, Evelyn
Alice Sullivan opens Alyce Beauty Center at 39 Cherry St (ad),
04/13/1945:8
Alice Sullivan complains of lack of street signs, 05/11/1945:6
Rose’s Beauty Shop proprietors Rose Camandona and Madeline
Roberts, 07/27/1945:5
Alyce Beauty Center, opens shop at 15 Center St (ad), 11/09/1945:4
Alfred's Beauty Shop, 11 Centre St (ad), 03/15/1946:6
Rose's Beauty Shop re-opens in September (ad), 08/23/1946:2
Helen’s Beauty Shop, Helen Morse Hotin, Thatcher’s Row (ad),
12/13/1946:12
Roberta’s Beauty Shoppe, 50 Wareham St; Alfred’s Beauty Shop, 111
Center St (ad), 02/28/1947:4
Geraldine Fagerberg purchases Helen’s Beauty Shop from Anthony
Lemmo, 01/09/1948:5
Elsie Well’s Beauty Shoppe closed Mondays till further notice (ad),
06/10/1949:5
Haire, Alice
Completes training at Brockton City Hospital, 02/02/1945:4
Engaged to Frederick V. Guilford, Jr., 12/26/1947:4
Haire, Alice A.
Engaged to Frederick V. Guilford, Jr., 05/28/1948:4
Wed to Frederick V. Guilford, Jr., 06/18/1948:6
Haire, Chester
Haire, Florence
Engaged to Ralph Roberts, 01/10/1947:1
Haire, Florence M.
Engaged to Ralph Roberts, 05/02/1947:5
Wed to Ralph Roberts, 05/30/1947:4
Haire, J. Walter
Dies after short illness, 01/12/1945:7
Haire, James W.
Obituary, 01/12/1945:3
Dies at age 80, 01/12/1945:5
Halahan, Jack
Attends Boston University, 03/30/1945:8
Halahan, John
Helps quench blaze at Boston University, 10/19/1945:3
Associate editor of Boston University yearbook, 11/09/1945:2
Editor of Boston University senior yearbook, 01/18/1946:2
Elected treasurer of Boston University Catholic Council, 04/26/1946:8
Hale, Allan
Elected to Bar Association committee, 12/20/1946:1
Hale, Allan M.
Released from active duty, resumes practice of law (ad), 01/11/1946:2
Moves office to 132 North Main St (ad), 01/24/1947:8
Appointed to special commission to redistrict Plymouth County,
05/30/1947:1
Shoe company president Robert Goldstein presented plaque by
employee unions (p), 06/06/1947:1
Named head of local Red Cross chapter, 07/23/1948:1
06/17/1949:1
Hale, David Randall
Born to Everett and Dorothy Perkins, 06/24/1949:6
Hale, Dorothy Perkins
Son born, 06/24/1949:6
Hale, Everett
Son born, 06/24/1949:6
Hale, Everett L.
Cited for heroism for actions in Europe (p), 02/23/1945:1
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Hale, Mrs Albert
House fire on Highland Rd, 02/21/1947:1
Haley, Herbert B., Jr.
Promoted to Technician 5th Grade in Manila, 02/08/1946:1
Haley, Mary Jane
Dies at age 55, 01/09/1948:4
Obituary, 01/09/1948:5
Hall, June
Pianist for minstrel show benefit for Fall Brook Mothers’ Club (p),
05/07/1948:1
Hall, June S.
Grade 1 teacher at Flora M. Clark School, 09/13/1946:1
Hall, Andrew
Stationed in Alabama, 07/27/1945:4
Hall, Arthur
Son born, 11/28/1947:4
Hall, Arthur F.
Obituary, 06/06/1947:3
Dies at age 44, 06/06/1947:4
Hall, Arthur Francis
Hall, Arthur, Jr.
Hall, Arthur S., Jr.
Seaman 2nd Class serving on plane carrier (p), 03/02/1945:1
Hall, Bernice
Injured in Boston auto accident, 12/12/1947:6
Hall, Bessie Pedro
Hall, Charles H.
Chimney fire on Cherry St, 04/27/1945:4
Hall, Crit
05/07/1948:1
Hall, Emily Augusta
Wife of Fred P. dies at age 79, 01/25/1946:4
Obituary, 01/25/1946:7
Hall, Gordon D.
Engaged to Alice Souza, 06/24/1949:12
Hall, John
Hall, John H.
Past Legion commander calls for active patriotism, 11/18/1949:1
Hall, John P.
Discharged from 442nd Bombardment Squadron, 10/12/1945:3
Hall, Lawrence
Son born, 07/16/1948:4
Hall, Lemuel C.
Obituary, 10/25/1946:7
Hall, Mrs Bernard
Obituary, 08/02/1946:2
Hall, Mrs Crit
Holds piano recital (t), 07/01/1949:4
Hall, Orville D.
Arthur Hudson guilty of stealing car from Hall, 08/16/1946:1
Hall, Robert
Son born, 06/14/1946:5
Hall, Robert A.
Hall, Roger
Hall, Stewart
Local dogs cop harrier finals, 12/14/1945:1
Hall, Stuart F.
Engaged to Beatrice Rivers, 11/09/1945:1
Wed to Beatrice Rivers, 08/09/1946:5
Hall, Virginia
Engaged to Arthur Robert Cordes, 07/15/1949:4
Hall, William Wilder
Engaged to Martha Helen Etsell, 05/03/1946:3
Hallahan, John
Elected president of BU Newman Club, 02/08/1946:1
Hallahan, John W., Jr.
Collides with Springer on Rte 28, 06/10/1949:1
Hallett, Carlton
Resides in Gatun, Canal Zone, 06/21/1946:6
Former residents here from Canal Zone, 05/13/1949:8
Couple returns to Canal Zone, 08/26/1949:10
Hallock, Warren, 11/18/1949:1
Hallock’s Puritan Market
Everything from “Soup to Nuts” (ad), 02/06/1948:5
Halloween
Hoodlums smash street lights, 11/02/1945:1
Kiwanis and YMCA sponsor successful Halloween party, 11/08/1946:1
Vandals busy two nights, 11/08/1946:1
Lakeville celebrates 1st annual Community Halloween, 11/08/1946:7
YMCA holds party for youngsters (p), 11/15/1946:4
Campaign planned to curb vandalism, 10/31/1947:1
Florence Varney injured by prank, 11/07/1947:1
Party participants pictured at South Middleboro (p), 11/07/1947:1
Children advised not to be rowdies, 10/28/1949:1
Some destruction by rowdies, 11/04/1949:1
Huge party staged at Camp Joe Hooker, 11/04/1949:7
Halper, Joseph
Tal’s manager presents TV to Mrs Walter Smith (p), 10/28/1949:5
Halseth, Betty Jane
Wed to Joseph Albert Teceno, 01/17/1947:5
Halunen, Andrew
Barn struck by lightning, fire ruins structure, 05/18/1945:1
Halunen, John
Wed to Laura Elizabeth Parker, 04/20/1945:4
Halunen, Ted
09/12/1947:1
Halunen, William
Son born, 09/05/1947:4
Ham, Helen W.
Hamelin, Francisco J.
Hamilton, Barbara M.
Engaged to Charles H. Brown, 06/13/1947:4
Wed to Charles H. Brown, 06/27/1947:4
Hamilton, Harry
Employed by State Highway Department, 08/16/1946:7
DPW driver receives safe driving honor, 10/15/1948:4
Hamilton, Norma
Hamilton, Roger
Hamilton, Sally
Englishwoman marries Robert L. Lacombe, 01/26/1945:1
Hammerton, George H.
Dies in New Haven, CT, 08/06/1948:4
Hammond, Irving
Kiwanis send pipe and tobacco to former Middleboro man; has lived in
Philippines since 1898, 01/19/1945:1
Hammond, Kenneth Earl
Engaged to Lillian Jessie Perkins, 05/27/1949:1
Engaged to Lillian Jesse Perkins, 06/10/1949:6
Hammond, Kenneth Earle
Wed to Lillian Jesse Perkins, 07/08/1949:4
Hammond, Lida Shaw
Obituary, 10/21/1949:3
Widow of Allan Dexter dies at age 79, 10/21/1949:5
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Hammond, Louis
Private stationed at Fort Meade, MD, 05/18/1945:1
Son born, 06/13/1947:4
Appointed to police force (p), 08/05/1949:1
Takes up police duties, 08/12/1949:9
Appointed to position of patrolman, 12/23/1949:1
Hammond, Louis W.
Private writes from Manila (l), 08/10/1945:1
Private serving in Manila (p), 09/28/1945:1
Staff Sergeant receives commendation for leadership, 03/15/1946:1
Hammond, Mrs Walter
Hammond, Myra A.
Hammond, Natalie
Kiddie Land grand opening on Wareham St (ad), 10/15/1948:3
Hammond, Philbert H.
Fined $50 for having loaded gun in car, 12/13/1946:6
Hammond, Ruth E.
Wife of Horace dies at age 67, 12/19/1947:6
Obituary, 12/19/1947:10
Hammond, Virginia
Hammond, Walter
Local rep for American shuffleboard (ad), 06/07/1946:6
Hammond, Walter S.
Hammond & Keough truck collides with A&P car on South Main St,
02/11/1949:8
Hammond & Keough
Truck collides with A&P car on South Main St, 02/11/1949:8
Handricken, John E.
Dies at age 17, 06/15/1945:4
Obituary, 06/15/1945:7
Handy, L.B.
State police land may be sold to bog developer, 04/23/1948:7
Handy, Leck
Inland best place to grow cranberries, 10/24/1947:1
Handy, Virginia L.
Wed to Levi M. Sheoytz, 06/06/1947:4
Hanks, Lenda
Garden Club purchases lights for Hanks memorial tree, 12/26/1947:4
Report on expenditures from Lenda Hanks Fund, 10/15/1948:1
Hanlon, Patricia
Corporal with local WAC recruiting Swing Team (p), 02/16/1945:1
Hannah B. Griffith Shaw Home for the Aged
To have 16-room addition, 03/11/1949:1
Work begins on new wing, 06/10/1949:9
Hanninen, Elsie
Engaged to Arthur E. Heleen, 03/05/1948:6
Wed to Arthur E. Heleen, 03/26/1948:4
Hannon, Charles Edward
Born to Vincent and Rita Souza, 02/28/1947:10
Hannon, Edward
Dies at age 88, 12/14/1945:4
Obituary, 12/14/1945:5
Hannon, Mrs Vincent
Resides in Lynn, 07/30/1948:3
Hannon, Rita Souza
Son born, 02/28/1947:10
Hannon, Vincent
Son born, 02/28/1947:10
Hansen, Agnes M.
Engaged to Carleton C. Tinkham, 06/27/1947:4
Wed to Carleton C. Tinkham, 07/18/1947:4
Hansen, Ingvald
Requests permit for metal sign on Jackson St, 01/24/1947:4
Hanson, Carl W.
Aided in reconstruction work in Germany (p), 10/26/1945:1
Hanson, C.W.
General masonry (ad), 09/19/1947:5
Hanson, Ernest
Son born, 01/11/1946:5, 01/03/1947:4, 01/03/1947:5
Son born, 03/11/1949:4
Furnishings fire on Myrtle St, 11/04/1949:9
Hanson, Ernest J.
Carpenter and builder (ad), 12/17/1948:8
Hanson, Everett
Hanson, Fannie Matilda
Obituary, 05/21/1948:2
Widow of George W. dies at age 78, 05/21/1948:4
Hanson, George W.
And Basil Neftel dissolve partnership in BKN Co., Neftel to carry on,
12/10/1948:12
Hanson, John
Wed to Ruth Ribbe, 06/27/1947:3
Hanson, Kenneth
Selected to attend Military Counter Intelligence School in Denver, CO,
10/10/1947:10
Sergeant graduates from Counter Intelligence School, 11/28/1947:4
Sergeant with Intelligence Training Squadron in Denver, CO,
01/30/1948:4
Sergeant arrives in Yokohama, Japan, 05/28/1948:3
Promoted to Staff Sergeant at air base in Japan, 02/11/1949:1
Hanson, Kenneth B.
With intelligence section in Fukuoka, Japan, 09/30/1949:10
Hanson, Kenneth P.
Seaman 2nd Class training in Little Creek, VA, 03/02/1945:1
Promoted to Seaman 1st Class at Little Creek, VA, 05/11/1945:4
Sergeant on duty in Japan, 08/20/1948:1
Staff Sergeant transfers to headquarters, Fukuoka, Japan, 03/25/1949:1
Meets fellow serviceman Leavitt Simmons in Japan, 04/08/1949:10
Stationed in Japan since 1948, to obtain discharge, 12/09/1949:10
Hanson, Marian
Member of MHS Pro Merito Society and Girls’ League (p),
06/21/1946:9
Member of MHS senior yearbook staff and traffic squad (p),
06/21/1946:9
Engaged to Phillip C. Greene, 09/03/1948:5
Hanson, Marian J.
Engaged to Philip C. Greene, 10/01/1948:4
Hanson, Marian L.
Wed to Philip C. Greene, 10/22/1948:6
Hanson, Marian Louise
Engaged to Philip C. Greene, 12/05/1947:1
Hanson, Marion
Wins DAR Good Citizenship Pilgrimage award, 03/01/1946:1
Hanson, Mary Emma
Dies at age 68, 09/06/1946:5
Obituary, 09/06/1946:5
Hanson, Ruth
Sewage backs up into basement, 11/23/1945:8
Grease flareup on Oak St, 02/28/1947:1
Hardgraves, Donald
Purchases Main St house from James Beard, 10/12/1945:7
Harding, Elizabeth M.
Wed to James F. Bradley, 05/07/1948:4
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Harding, Lewis F.
George Shaw absolved of fraud charge brought by Harding,
08/17/1945:1
Elected governor of state division of Lions (p), 06/27/1947:1
Hardware Stores
see also Shurtleff Hardware Store
Sturgis Hardware, 64 Center St (ad), 01/05/1945:8
Saunders’ Paint & Hardware, 25 Center St (ad), 01/26/1945:6
A. Faietti, 6 South Main St (ad), 04/16/1948:6
Saunders removal sale, new store at 35 Center St (ad), 01/14/1949:3
Saunders moves to larger quarters, 02/04/1949:9
Hardy, Floyd A.
Returns from overseas, 10/05/1945:3
Hardy, I. R.
Boston couple married 25 years, 08/20/1948:10
Hardy, Irving R.
Tells of recent dental mission to Poland, 11/08/1946:1
Develops false teeth with metal edges, 03/25/1949:1
Hardy, P.
Hardy, Page
Hardy, Ray
Heads temporary veterans’ organization, 01/18/1946:1
Hardy, Raymond D.
Home from fighting in Africa and Italy, 02/02/1945:4
Hardy, Stephen
Hardy, Stephen P.
Hardy, Stephen Page, Jr.
Accepted at MA College of Pharmacy, 08/05/1949:6
Hare, Phyllis
Hargraves, James
Hargraves, James C.
Hargraves, Janet A.
Transfers from Bouve-Boston School of Physical Education to
Cambridge Junior College, 10/10/1947:10
Harju, Eino S.
Engaged to Ailie E. Heleen, 01/16/1948:10
Harju, Lempi Maria
Wife of Filius dies at age 64, 03/26/1948:4
Harju, Wilho
Son born, 08/08/1947:4
Harju, Wilko
Harlow, Adnah
08/06/1948:1
Harlow, Adnah H.
Writes of impressions after seeing Eddie Rickenbacker speak (l),
03/09/1945:8
Sergeant stationed in Tampa, FL, 04/13/1945:1
Sergeant stationed at McDill Field, FL, 07/13/1945:4
Applies for permit to run buses from New Bedford to Boston,
01/24/1947:1
Moves offices to former Pierce homestead, 02/07/1947:8
(p), 08/22/1947:1
Hits deer on Thompson St, 11/28/1947:4
Harlow, Adnah H. (continued)
06/17/1949:1
Harlow, Beatrice Cobb
Killed in head-on crash on West Grove St, 03/21/1947:1
Killed in auto accident in March, 05/30/1947:1
Harlow, Darragh
Private 1st Class stationed in Laredo, TX, 01/26/1945:1
Stationed in New Mexico, 06/15/1945:8
Stationed in Texas, 08/17/1945:4
Harlow, Doris M.
Engaged to Harold Thomas Cleverly, 06/15/1945:4
Wed to Harold Thomas Cleverly, 06/29/1945:4
Harlow, Dorothy
Union Street School teacher resigns, 08/31/1945:3
Harlow, Elliott
Sells Halifax farm to Robbins, 04/19/1946:8
Harlow, Elliott W.
Collides with Hiram Caldwell at School and North St, 07/27/1945:6
building, 06/25/1948:1
Harlow, Elliott Wilson
Engaged to Barbara Eldridge, 09/26/1947:4
Harlow, Elliott Wilson, Jr.
Wed to Barbara Eldridge, 10/17/1947:4
Harlow, Elmer
Captain hospitalized after return from Pacific, 06/01/1945:1
Harlow, E.W.
E.W. Harlow & Sons, carpenters and laborers (ad), 03/16/1945:4
Harlow, E.W., Jr.
Awarded repair contract by Lakeville School Committee, 08/13/1948:5
Harlow, Franklin G.
To head local Legion post (p), 09/16/1949:1
Harlow, Franklin Guild
Harlow, George
Harlow, George N.
Wed to Alice Cole Breck, 04/12/1946:5
Harlow, Helen Port
Son born, 09/16/1949:6
Harlow, Horace, Jr.
Resides in Reading, 02/13/1948:6
Harlow, Horace W., Jr.
Corporal with 9th Air Force Service Command in France, 01/12/1945:1
Promoted to Sergeant with 9th Air Force Service command in France,
05/25/1945:1
Sergeant serving in Germany, 06/15/1945:8
Engaged to Lois P. Quigley, 12/21/1945:4
Wed to Lois P. Quigley, 01/18/1946:5
Harlow, Richard
Son born, 06/06/1947:4, 08/06/1948:4, 09/16/1949:6
Harlow, Wilson T.
Obituary, 11/07/1947:3
Dies at age 84, 11/07/1947:4
Harnden’s Station
Formerly Boynton’s, Taunton St (ad), 06/14/1946:2
Taunton St., new line of groceries and beverages (ad), 09/03/1948:4
Harrell, Deborah Ann
Born to Edward and Thalia Higgins, 09/10/1948:4
Harrell, Edward
Harrell, Edward J., Jr.
Engaged to Thalia Penniman, 12/14/1945:10
Harrell, Edward, Jr.
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Harrell, Thalia Higgins
Harriman, George
Sergeant stationed at Fort Sheriden, IL, 08/17/1945:8
Harriman, William, Jr.
Son born, 11/05/1948:6
Harrington, Edward F.
In Christmas Eve crash on East Grove St, 12/30/1949:8
Harrington, Freda Margaret
Wed to John Stephen Hart, 10/08/1948:6
Harrington, Marjorie
Harrington, Teresa
Resides in Greenwood, 09/13/1946:8
Harris, Alfred J.
Wed to Marianne Madeiros, 02/22/1946:5
Married to local teacher Marianne Madeiros, 02/22/1946:8
Harris, Charles
Town sells Central Park section land to couple, 06/11/1948:7
Harris, Charles E., Jr.
Collides with Thomas Panesis on Courtland St, 07/22/1949:2
Harris, Earl
Selectmen schedule hearing on service station application, 01/18/1946:1
Harris, Earl J.
Hearing set for garage petition (ad), 01/18/1946:8
Auto service station permit approved, 02/01/1946:1
Harris, Edward
Harris, Edward J.
Harris, Elaine
Engaged to Phillip Green, 09/24/1948:10
Engaged to John H. Greene, 01/07/1949:1
Harris, Fred
New parts manager at Atwood-Costello (ad), 04/01/1949:6
Harris, Frederick Clifton
Harris, Marianne Madeiros
Union Street School teacher resigns, 05/10/1946:1
Harris, Paul
Hancock Life Ins. assistant district manager resigns, takes real estate
post in Hampton Beach, NH, 05/07/1948:10
Harris, Paul D.
Son born, 03/21/1947:5
Harris, Roger
Private on occupation duty in Korea, 04/05/1946:1
Staff Sergeant on terminal leave from Fort Dix, 12/27/1946:8
Harris, Roger D.
Arrives in North Carolina for basic training, 09/14/1945:1
Travels 11,400 miles by bicycle and hitchhiking (p), 07/18/1947:1
Graduates as honor student from Bryant & Stratton, 04/01/1949:10
Harris, Ruth
Town sells Central Park section land to couple, 06/11/1948:7
Harris, Ruth Elaine
Engaged to John Howard Greene, 10/07/1949:7
Harrison, Bartlett
Harrison, Bartlett, Jr.
Returns to U.S. for transfer to naval hospital, 05/25/1945:1
Harrison, Bartlett K.
Private 1st Class wounded at Iwo Jima, 03/16/1945:1
Harrison, K. Bartlett
Convalescing at Naval hospital in Hawaii, 04/13/1945:1
Awaits operation for injured elbow, 06/22/1945:1
Enjoys 30-day furlough, 06/29/1945:4
Harrison, K. Bartlett (continued)
President of 1947 Mitchell Memorial Club football squad (p),
01/02/1948:1
Harrison, K. Bartlett, Jr.
Member of 5th Division, 28th Marine Corps served in Pacific,
05/11/1945:1
Harrison, Kimball
Receives Purple Heart, 08/03/1945:1
Harrison, Kimball B.
Rock St couple married 25 years, 11/30/1945:1
Harrison, Kimball Bartlett
Obituary, 02/21/1947:4
Dies at age 53, 02/21/1947:5
Harrison, Kimball, Jr.
Harrison, Mary Alice
Widow of E. Kimball dies at age 74, 02/11/1949:5
Obituary, 02/11/1949:6
Harrison, Paul
Released from hospital in New Guinea, rejoins unit, 04/06/1945:4
Arrives at Okayama, Japan, 11/16/1945:1
Returns safely from Pacific theater, 01/18/1946:1
Son born, 04/16/1948:4
Harrison, Paul S.
Private 1st Class awaits transport to Philippines from New Guinea (p),
05/11/1945:1
Wed to Winona J. Tessier, 07/25/1947:5
Harrison, Paul Stevenson
Engaged to Winona Jayne Tessier, 10/04/1946:6
Hart, Beatrice
Petition for name change to Theresa Hart, 06/22/1945:5
Hart, Francis I.
Hart, Francis Langley
Obituary, 10/08/1948:11
Hart, George M.
Dies in Brockton, 05/18/1945:8
Hart, John C.
Hart, John Stephen
Wed to Freda Margaret Harrington, 10/08/1948:6
Hart, Juliette R.
Engaged to Romeo Bissaillon, 05/17/1946:5
Wed to Romeo Bisallion, 06/07/1946:5
Hart, Juliette Rose
Hart, Lester H.
Notice of no responsibility wife’s bills, 12/13/1946:7
Pleads not guilty to charge of bastardy, 10/28/1949:3
Acquitted on charge of illegitimacy, 11/11/1949:8
Hart, Theresa
Beatrice Hart petitions for name change, 06/22/1945:5
Hart, Thomas
Hart, Thomas E.
Boater narrowly escapes low-flying airplane, 08/22/1947:1
Hart, Virginia E.
Lieutenant with Army Nurse Corps, 08/17/1945:8
Hart, Walter
Navy man serves in the South Pacific, 08/17/1945:8
Hart, William
Purchases Montello St property from Savings Bank, 05/25/1945:10
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Harte, William J.
Engaged to Cynthia Howe, 09/13/1946:6
Engaged to Cynthia O. Howe, 06/27/1947:4
Wed to Cynthia O. Howe, 07/11/1947:4
Hartig, Charles S.
Engaged to Patricia Hathaway, 11/07/1947:4
Wed to Patricia Hathaway, 11/21/1947:4
Hartig, Charles Stewart
Engaged to Patricia Hathaway, 10/17/1947:1
Hartig, Charles Stuart
Hartig, Mrs Stuart
Resides in Harwichport, 10/15/1948:10
Hartig, Patricia Hathaway
Injured aiding accident victims, 11/28/1947:1
Hartley, Robert E.
Radarman participates in bombing of Honshu, 07/20/1945:1
Radarman on board heavy cruiser taking part in occupation of Japan,
09/07/1945:8
Car knocks down four cement posts on East Main St, 09/30/1949:1
Hartling, Alfred
Hartling, Alfred L.
Hartling, Murdock
Hartling, Nancy Lorraine
Born to Robert, 09/09/1949:10
Hartling, Rennels
Son born, 05/21/1948:4
Hartling, Robert
Daughter born, 04/04/1947:5, 09/09/1949:10
Hartling, Robert F.
Believes press unfair to Brown (l), 07/30/1948:7
Hartling, Ruth
Engaged to John C. Martins, 11/15/1946:4
Hartling, Ruth B.
Engaged to John C. Martins, 06/20/1947:4
Wed to John C. Martins, 07/11/1947:4
Hartling, Shirley Ellen
Engaged to George Herbert Lee, 07/02/1948:4
Wed to George Herbert Lee, 07/09/1948:4
Hartmann, Freida Elizabeth
Obituary, 05/28/1948:3
Wife of Emil dies at age 61, 05/28/1948:4
Hartmann, Frieda E.
Harvey, Arthur
Resides in New London, CT, 12/12/1947:2
Harvey, Arthur Lewis
Engaged to Helen Reed Thomas, 10/25/1946:5
Wed to Helen Reed Thomas, 11/15/1946:5
Harvey, Everline P.
Wife of Wadsworth dies at age 67, 10/25/1946:5
Harvey, Everline Pierce
Obituary, 10/25/1946:2
Harvey, Helen
Roadside stand suffers break-in, 03/26/1948:1
Harvey, Helen T.
Four local boys admit to break-in, held in Maine jail, 04/02/1948:1
Harvey, James Frederick
California man dies at age 62, 12/26/1947:4
Obituary, 12/26/1947:4
Harvey, Joanne
Engaged to Everett F. Buckman, 06/24/1949:12
Haskell, Barry
Haskell, Brian Allen
Born to LeRoy, 12/12/1947:6
Haskell, Edward G.
Sells 35-acre farm to Benjamin Moskoff, 07/26/1946:8
Haskell, Gordon
Reunited with brother Leroy after four years, 08/31/1945:1
Meets Alfred Malenfant in Pacific, 09/21/1945:1
Engaged to Germaine Bazinet, 05/03/1946:1, 08/16/1946:8
Son born, 05/02/1947:5
Haskell, Gordon H.
Haskell, Gordon Hayes
Engaged to Germain Mary Bazinet, 08/30/1946:5
Wed to Mary Germaine Bazinet, 09/06/1946:5
Haskell, John E.
Haskell, Leroy
Staff Sergeant stationed at Fort Dupont, DE, 05/11/1945:4
Reunited with brother Gordon after four years, 08/31/1945:1
Son born, 12/12/1947:6
Haskell, Leroy S.
Engaged to Catherine A. Cavanaugh, 05/03/1946:5
Wed to Catherine A. Cavanaugh, 05/10/1946:5
Haskins, Benjamin E.
Dies at age 71, 08/03/1945:4
Obituary, 08/03/1945:7
Haskins, Florence C.
Many public bequests in will, 05/28/1948:1
Haskins, Florence Chase
Dies at age 69, 05/14/1948:4
Obituary, 05/14/1948:5
Haskins, Frederick
Engaged to Jeanne Vaughan, 03/08/1946:1
Son born, 04/16/1948:4
Haskins, Frederick H.
Engaged to Jeanne A. Vaughan, 08/30/1946:5
Wed to Jeanne A. Vaughan, 09/06/1946:5
Haskins, Herbert M.
Obituary, 02/22/1946:7
Haskins, Herbert Martin
Dies at age 87, 02/22/1946:5
Haskins, John
Engaged to Loretta Frizzeli, 05/09/1947:7
Haskins, Lester W.
Lieutenant stationed at Chicago Quartermaster Depot, 05/04/1945:6
Haskins, Mabel C.
Engaged to Will K. Allen, 04/01/1949:4
Wed to Will K. Allen, 04/15/1949:4
Haskins, Naomi
Wed to Robert Hopkins, 02/07/1947:5
Haskins, Naomi L.
Engaged to Robert L. Hopkins, 01/24/1947:5
Haskins, Naomi Leonard
Engaged to Robert L. Hopkins, 09/21/1945:1
Haskins, Patricia
05/16/1947:1
Haskins, Stephen A.
Assonet man drops dead while digging hole, 01/14/1949:1
Haskins, William
Haskins, William A.
Hastay, Maude A.
Hastay, Maude Augusta
Obituary, 04/29/1949:5
Widow of Frank W. dies at age 77, 04/29/1949:6
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Hastings, Catherine Nye
Born to William and Dorothy Crapo, 03/25/1949:12
Hastings, Dorothy Crapo
Resides in Stowe, 11/15/1946:4
Hastings, Helen
Funeral held in Taunton, 10/07/1949:12
Hastings, Mrs William
Resides in Stowe, 11/26/1948:4
Hastings, William
Hastings, William H.
Sergeant saw plenty of action in 18 months overseas, 08/31/1945:4
Discharged from 197th Field Artillery Battalion, 10/26/1945:5
Hatch, Clifford
Hatch, Clifford R.
On action duty on board PT boat in South Pacific (p), 06/15/1945:1
Hatch, Fred
California man born at the late John E. Smith’s homestead,
08/10/1945:4
Arrives safely in California, 10/12/1945:4
Hatch, George E.
First uniformed police officer here still active at 90, 11/11/1949:10
Hatch, John William
Dies at age 79, 12/02/1949:7
Obituary, 12/02/1949:12
Hatch, Mabel
Neighbors saddened by death, 10/14/1949:7
Hatch, Mabel Francis
Wife of Foster E. dies at age 78, 10/07/1949:7
Hatch, Wilbur
Stationed in Norfolk, VA, 09/02/1949:4
Hathaway, Harriet Greenleaf
Descendants hold reunion, 08/19/1949:3
Hathaway, Patricia
Attends Swain School of Design, New Bedford, 04/06/1945:4
Graduates from Swain School of Design, New Bedford, 05/30/1947:8
Engaged to Charles Stewart Hartig, 10/17/1947:1
Engaged to Charles S. Hartig, 11/07/1947:4
Wed to Charles S. Hartig, 11/21/1947:4
Hathaway, Ralph
Private stationed at Lowry Field in Denver, CO (p), 02/02/1945:1
Home for first time in 18 months, 07/06/1945:1
Private 1st Class with 99th Bombardment Group on Tinian,
01/25/1946:1
George Shurtleff, Sr. relinquishes interest in hardware store to daughter
and grandson, 08/02/1946:1
Hathaway, Ralph W.
Building owners object to Eagles application for club license,
08/09/1946:1
Hats
Aubrey & Nichols buys contents of millinery shop, 163 Center St (ad),
05/03/1946:8
Hauck, Dorothy Frances Ryan
Wed to John Francis Walford, 08/01/1947:4
Hawes (Mr)
Libby & Hawes, flowers (ad), 06/07/1946:4
Hawes, Albert
Hawes, Warren R.
(ad), 05/09/1947:6
Hawkes, George
Minister dies in plane crash, 07/20/1945:4
Hawkesworth, Elizabeth
Employed at Trust Co., 08/22/1947:5
Hawkesworth, Irene Caswell
Hawkesworth, Karen
Born to Lionel and Irene Caswell, 08/02/1946:8
Hawkesworth, Lionel
Resides in Texarkana, TX, 08/13/1948:5
Sergeant to attend school in Washington, DC before posted to Iran,
11/04/1949:12
Hawkesworth, Lionel H.
First Lieutenant serving at Camp Hood, TX (p), 08/10/1945:1
Hawthorne, Betsy
Born to Roger, 09/21/1945:5
Hawthorne, Roger
Receives Antarctic medal, 12/06/1946:1
Lectures on New Zealand at Congregational Church, 06/18/1948:12
Hawthorne, Roger W.
New Zealand film and lecture (ad), 06/04/1948:10
Haych, Mabel Francis
Obituary, 10/07/1949:4
Hayden, Joe
Hamburger stand on Russell Islands famous, 01/12/1945:2
Hayden, Joseph C.
Short-circuit fire in auto, 10/26/1945:7
Hayden, Lucy
Hit by car driven by Francis Moquin, 02/18/1949:1
Hayden, Minnie
Adultery case sent to grand jury; child neglect case continued,
03/22/1946:1
Hayden, Norman
Carpenter and builder (ad), 01/25/1946:8
Hayden, Norman C.
Roadside stand, Hayden’s Variety Shop, approved, 06/25/1948:2
Hayden, Norman, Jr.
With occupation forces in Japan, 08/09/1946:4
Hayden, Sumner
Charged with larceny from Edward Muise, 03/15/1946:1
Denies assault on Pittsley with axe, 03/15/1946:7
Assault case sent to grand jury, 03/22/1946:1
Guilty of theft from Edward Muise, 03/29/1946:1
Appeals sentence for larceny, 04/05/1946:7
Hayden’s Variety Shop
Roadside stand approved, 06/25/1948:2
Hayes, Bertha G.
Obituary, 12/19/1947:4
Hayes, John H.
Obituary, 03/16/1945:2
Hayes, Patrick T.
Hayes, Patrick Thomas
Dies at age 77, 02/06/1948:4
Obituary, 02/06/1948:10
Hayhow, Cyril
Presents GI Journey at Legion Hall, 05/13/1949:6
Hayman, Howard G., Jr.
Hayman, Shirley T.
Hayman, Shirley Townsend
Haynes, Albert Hills
Engaged to Martha Susan Howard, 06/07/1946:8
Haynes, Daisy
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Haynes, Naomi
Has showpiece in Scholastic Magazine’s art and photo award,
05/13/1949:3
Haynes, Naomi M.
MHS student wins national art award, 05/13/1949:1
Haynes, Rita F.
Engaged to Harold K. Wilson, 02/23/1945:4
Wed to Harold K. Wilson, 03/02/1945:4
Haynes, Vernon M.
Killed in action on Okinawa, 06/01/1945:1
Haynes, Vernon Marcellus
Marine hero to be buried in Mashpee, 04/22/1949:1
Hayward, Clarence
Elected Chef de Gare of Plymouth Voiture No. 49 La Societe des
Quarante Hommes et Huit Chaevaux, 10/04/1946:7
Ambulance cannot get to Helen Kakstis, firemen lend aid, 01/30/1948:1
Hayward, Clarence H.
Informs selectmen of honorable discharge, ready to resume duties as
health officer, 01/12/1945:1
Resumes office in February, 01/12/1945:5
Health Agent personally collects garbage, 02/09/1945:1
Resigns as health officer, 03/29/1946:1
Hayward, Clarence Norman
Obituary, 03/04/1949:6
Dies at age 77, 03/04/1949:7
Hayward, Donald
Hayward, Donald L.
Hayward, Ethel Louise
Wed to Marvin Dean Zirkle, 08/23/1946:5
Hayward, H. John
Son born, 09/24/1948:4
Hayward, Hayden J. Evans
Engaged to Pamelia Jones, 09/05/1947:4
Wed to Pamelia Jones, 10/03/1947:4
Hayward, Hayden John
Engaged to Pamelia Jones, 08/15/1947:8
Hayward, Hayden John E.
Hayward, James C.
Seriously wounded in action with Patton’s 3rd Army, 04/13/1945:1
Hayward, John
Served on attack transport USS Lenoir, 02/15/1946:1
Son born, 09/24/1948:5
Hayward, John Scott
Born to John and Pamelia Jones, 09/24/1948:5
Hayward, Johnny
Hayward, Joseph M.
Dies at age 77, 02/16/1945:5
Hayward, Margaret Wood
Resides in West Newbury, VT, 04/12/1946:4
Hayward, Pamelia Jones
Son born, 09/24/1948:5
Hayward, Ralph
Hayward, William
Custodian at courthouse and police station, 09/09/1949:9
Hayward Funeral Home
Super facilities, uniform service (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Clarence H. and Beatrice L. Hayward since 1936 (ad), 03/05/1948:9
Hazard, Priscilla
H.E. Salzberg & Co.
Head, Mary
Former Middleboro teacher dies in Merrimac, 12/30/1949:1
Healey, Annie
Healey, Annie C.
Oil burner flareup on Peirce St, 03/02/1945:4
Healey, Gordon
Son born, 07/18/1947:4
Healey, James
Health (see Public Health)
Health Board (see Middleboro - Board of Health)
Healthcare (see Medical Care)
Healy, Francis J.
Radioman 1st Class stationed at Newport, RI, 06/29/1945:4
Healy, Gordon
Son born, 12/10/1948:6
Hearn, Alice
Heath, Albert
Couple moves into new home on West Grove St, 01/14/1949:10
Heath, Alexander
Former resident pays visit here, 06/25/1948:10
Heath, Alexander, Jr.
Sells Wareham St house to James Bradford, 04/27/1945:8
Fined $70 for reckless and drunk driving, 11/23/1945:1
Heath, Alice Day
Resides in Southboro, 08/16/1946:1
Wife of Alexander dies in Southboro, 09/12/1947:4
Obituary, 09/12/1947:5
Funeral held in Southboro, 09/12/1947:10
Heath, Anna M.
Injured when train stops suddenly, 09/10/1948:7
Heath, Edward D.
Heath, Edward Irving
Petition for authority to mortgage real estate, 04/26/1946:5,
05/03/1946:8
Heath, Joseph
Couple resides in Willimantic, CT, 06/11/1948:10
Heath, Mary Ellen
Employed at Glidden’s, 07/23/1948:10
Heath, Thomas
Set to sail for Calcutta and job with Ludlow Jute Co., 08/16/1946:8
Heating and Heating Contractors
Lloyd Perkins & Son, plumbing and heating (ad), 01/05/1945:2
C.P. Washburn Co., heating and plumbing equipment (ad), 01/26/1945:5
Louis Gomes, oil burner service (ad), 09/14/1945:4
Egger’s oil burner service falls behind, need more workers (ad),
10/26/1945:3
Joseph Borsari, plumbing and heating (ad), 02/08/1946:3
Lou’s Oil Burner Service (ad), 02/15/1946:5
Chester Sylvester revamps old Perkins shop, 08/16/1946:1
Richard Byrnes, plumbing and heating contractor (ad), 11/14/1947:2
Jim & Charlie’s, oil burner service, 8 Sumner Ave (ad), 07/30/1948:8
Hebert, Arthur
Private takes basic training at Camp Croft, SC, 04/06/1945:1
Hebert, Barbara
Hebert, Charles
Hebert, Delores Mary
Wed to Wallace Everett Cobb, 10/25/1946:5
Hebert, Dolores Mary
Engaged to Wallace Everett Cobb, 10/18/1946:5
Hebert, Donald
Guilty of larceny, must pay Leighton back, 12/16/1949:11
Hebert, Geoffrey
Private 1st Class stationed in Hawaii (p), 04/06/1945:1
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Hebert, George
Son born, 02/18/1949:7
Obituary, 07/01/1949:2
Husband of Gladys G. Madan dies at age 48, 07/01/1949:4
Hebert, Henry
Private 1st Class with paratroopers on Western Front (p), 04/06/1945:1
Hebert, Jeffrey
Hebert, Jeffrey J.
Fire in shed on Plymouth St, 01/28/1949:8
Hebert Insulation Co.
453 Centre St (ad), 01/26/1945:8
Hedges, Clifford
Son born, 09/10/1948:4
Heffernan, Patrick
Heffner, Roy E.
Second Lieutenant serves as bombardier in Europe, 07/13/1945:1
Hegarty, Joyce
Heggarty, John
Navy man stationed in Newport, RI, 07/01/1949:6
Heggerty, John
Stationed in Newport, RI, 06/24/1949:11
Heikkila, Bertha L.
Heikkila, Felix I.
Released on charge of drunkenness, 01/24/1947:1
Heikkila, Leonard
Son born, 02/28/1947:5
Heikkila, Nestor
Obituary, 05/24/1946:4
Petition for payment of administrator’s costs, 10/04/1946:7
Heinonen, Aarne
Engaged to Annie M. Quindley, 04/01/1949:4
Wed to Annie M. Quindley, 04/22/1949:4
Heinonen, Arnold
Engaged to Annie Quindley, 01/21/1949:1
Heinz, Thomas
Vernon St couple married 25 years, 08/09/1946:5
Hekkila, Felix
Severs artery putting fist through glass door, 08/15/1947:1
Heleen, Ailie E.
Engaged to Eino S. Harju, 01/16/1948:10
Heleen, Arthur E.
Engaged to Elsie Hanninen, 03/05/1948:6
Wed to Elsie Hanninen, 03/26/1948:4
Heleen, Frances D.
Engaged to J. Edward Wiksten, 11/01/1946:7
Wed to J. Edward Wiksten, 11/08/1946:5
Heleen, Lillian J.
Engaged to Edwin E. Rinta, 08/09/1946:5
Heleen, Lillian Johanna
Engaged to Eli Edwin Riata, 11/22/1946:5
Wed to Eli Edwin Rinta, 12/06/1946:5
Heleen, Richard
Heleen, Viljo
In court for passing bad checks, 03/25/1949:12
Non-support case in court, 05/06/1949:3
Heleen, William
Suffers concussion when thrown from bicycle, 11/11/1949:2
Helen’s Beauty Shop
Helen Morse Hotin, Thatcher’s Row (ad), 12/13/1946:12
Geraldine Fagerberg purchases shop from Anthony Lemmo,
01/09/1948:5
Helen’s Variety Store
Rte 28, South Middleboro (ad), 09/06/1946:8
Helvie, Clara Cook
Sells Rock St home to John Matheson, 09/21/1945:8
Fire started while trying to thaw pipes, 12/28/1945:1
Hemlock Association of Lakeville
Applies for charter of incorporation, 10/19/1945:1
Hemming (Mr and Mrs)
Purchase Pleasant St home from estate of Frank Stone, 06/22/1945:5
Hemming, Shirley
Lets Pleasant St tenement to Kenneth Terwilliger, 07/20/1945:8
Hemmings, Sherley
Couple sells Pleasant St house to Tewksbury, moves to Kingston,
09/13/1946:4
Hemmingson, Helen
Henderson, Robert
Couple purchases Miller St house from Robert Kierstead, 04/20/1945:6
Granted permit for hotdog and hamburger stand, 03/22/1946:5
Hennessey, Augustine Joseph
Back from sea duty, 02/01/1946:1
Hennessey, Roy
Purchases Pierce Ave farm from Ethan Pierce, 05/03/1946:7
Henry, Nanette
Hepel, Claire
Hepel, Gerald
Heraco’s Tea Room
Junction of routes 28 & 44 (ad), 07/11/1947:4
Helen Spencer manager (ad), 07/16/1948:8
Herbert, Eunice
Resides in Claremont, NH, 06/15/1945:8
Herb’s Lobster Stand
Herbert Holmgren, Rte 28 (ad), 05/14/1948:10
Hero Manufacturing Co.
Male and female help wanted (ad), 10/19/1945:6
New parking area at corner of Frank and Cambridge St, 10/19/1945:8
Help wanted, light and pleasant work (ad), 02/08/1946:8
Girls wanted (ad), 09/20/1946:4
Help wanted for light work (ad), 10/25/1946:3
Has radio show over WOR, New York, 02/27/1948:1
Heroux, Ruth A.
Wed to Earl Starns, 04/05/1946:5
Heroux, Wilfred
Herrick, Charles F.
Obituary, 02/13/1948:10
Herring
Lakeville gets share after reminding Middleboro, 01/12/1945:1
Town now owns Nemasket dam, 02/23/1945:4
Rights purchased for $8,500 in 1944; auction scheduled, 03/02/1945:1
Notice of auction (ad), 03/02/1945:5
State Fisheries Division to rebuilt fishway, 03/09/1945:1
Town may sell fish rights on barrel basis, 03/16/1945:1
Adjourned auction to continue Saturday, 03/23/1945:1
First alewives arrive at pool, 03/23/1945:1
Fish men gang up on bidding for alewives, 03/23/1945:1
Postponed auction notice (ad), 03/23/1945:4
Middleboro and Lakeville retain rights in alewife fishing, 03/30/1945:1
Record run of alewives jam Nemasket, 03/30/1945:1
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Herring (continued)
Alewife catch running short of demand, 04/06/1945:1
Alewife catch increased in past week, 04/13/1945:1
Continued contamination of Taunton River turns back alewives,
04/20/1945:1
Alewife run ended; season take small, 05/04/1945:1
Towns receives $534.75 from run, 05/25/1945:1
Dates set for taking, 02/22/1946:1
Notice of public auction (ad), 02/22/1946:2
Terms of sale not yet set, 03/01/1946:1
Notice of auction (ad), 03/01/1946:6
Advance guard at Muttock, 03/15/1946:1
Rights to fish alewives sold for $3,100, 03/15/1946:1
Alewife run underway, 03/22/1946:4
Alewife run over, 05/24/1946:4
Alewife receipts $2,543, 06/14/1946:2
Low water holds up alewives, 08/09/1946:1
Dam repairs discussed by selectmen, 01/24/1947:4
Another public auction scheduled, 03/14/1947:1
Bidders balk, alewives may escape this year, 03/14/1947:1
New Bedford company high bidder, rights go for $1,550, 03/28/1947:1
Selectmen want advice of low water in fishway, call on state biologists,
05/16/1947:1
New Bedford company asks for refund, got only 44 barrels,
05/30/1947:1
Selectmen will not refund alewife money, 06/13/1947:1
N.W. Lindsay suggests change in method of selling rights to alewives
(l), 06/20/1947:2
Neptune Co. explains failure to police, 09/05/1947:4
Selectmen discuss annual auction, 02/27/1948:1
Notice of public auction, 02/27/1948:4
Alewife rights sold for 57 cents per barrel, 03/19/1948:1
Selectmen sign contract, 03/26/1948:4
Fishing to start next week, 04/02/1948:4
Selectmen receive contract, 04/16/1948:1
Receipts enumerated for alewives, 07/02/1948:1
Selectmen begin discussions of alewives, 09/03/1948:1
Conservation officer to inspect river with Town Manager, 10/08/1948:1
Alewives not to be sold this year, 02/25/1949:1
Public auction to lease alewife fisheries (ad), 02/25/1949:5
Alewife auction held, no sale, 03/18/1949:1
MHS biology classes study alewives, 04/08/1949:1
State department not worried over fate of alewives, 09/16/1949:1
Urges digging out head of river at pond, 10/07/1949:1
Selectmen approve transfer for dredging outlet at Assawompsett,
10/21/1949:1
Mouth of river cleared of sand, 11/04/1949:8
Hewitt, Carl
Hewitt, Cynthia Horr
Wife of John J. dies at age 60, 01/07/1949:4
Obituary, 01/07/1949:8
Hewitt, Ryland Hugh
Wed to Rowena Fairchild, 09/02/1949:6
Hewitt Bros. Poultry Farm
Rte 28 (ad), 01/05/1945:6
Hicks (Mr)
Adviser to MHS senior yearbook staff (p), 06/21/1946:9
Hicks, Walter
Chimney fire on Highland Rd, 09/17/1948:9
Hicks, Walter G.
Engaged to Grace E. Buttermore, 08/16/1946:5
Wed to Grace E. Buttermore, 09/13/1946:5
Hicks, Walter G., Jr.
Caught stealing at Leighton’s bowling alley, 04/20/1945:1
Guilty of burglary and larceny, waiting to serve in armed forces,
07/06/1945:6
Sentenced to eight months for burglary, 08/17/1945:6
Hiekkila, Felix L.
Wed to Bertha L. Hart Burke, 12/27/1946:5
Higginbotham, Allen
Pharmacist’s Mate heads for Bikini Island atomic bomb test site,
05/24/1946:1
Higginbottom, Thomas
Son born, 11/23/1945:4
Higgins, Albert
Son born, 09/28/1945:4
Higgins, Darragh
Auburndale couple married 25 years, 03/30/1945:8
Higgins, Dura
Higgins, Joseph W.
Engaged to Christine Whittemore, 01/18/1946:1
Engaged to Christine S. Whittemore, 03/22/1946:4
Wed to Christine S. Whittemore, 04/05/1946:5
Higgins, Mrs Geo. H.
Higgins, Thalia Priscilla
Higgins, Whitman
Discharged from 109th AAA Gun Battalion, 11/23/1945:4
Higgins, Whitman W.
Staff Sergeant stationed in Belgium, 02/09/1945:5
Staff Sergeant finds new meaning in U.S. flag, 07/06/1945:1
Engaged to Ruth E. Freeman, 01/18/1946:4
Wed to Ruth E. Freeman, 01/25/1946:4
Higgins Package Store
Frank Mello applies for license transfer, 02/22/1946:5
Higginson, Leo
Family moves to Somerville, 07/16/1948:4
Higginson, Mrs Leo
Resides in Portland, ME, 06/21/1946:10
Highland Saw Mills
Highland St, South Middleboro (ad), 06/27/1947:6
Highway Department (see Middleboro - Highway Department)
Highways (see Massachusetts Department of Public Works; Roads,
Highways, Etc.)
Hill (Mrs)
Hill, Eleanor
Hill, Ernest A.
Drunk driving case continued, 11/15/1946:4
Hill, Frances A.
Wed to Constant S. Pocius, 09/07/1945:4
Hill, Frances S.
Engaged to Constant S. Pocius, 08/17/1945:4
Hill, Harold G.
Navy gunner to report to West Coast, 05/25/1945:1
Gets 6-point buck in Rock section, 12/05/1947:6
Wed to Stefania Stanulewicz, 01/23/1948:4
To contest wife’s charge of non-support, 10/29/1948:1
Hill, Harry Leeds
Dies at age 89, 04/19/1946:4
Obituary, 04/19/1946:5
Hill, Julius
House fire on Summer St, 05/02/1947:4
Hill, Lucy
Engaged to John J. Thomas, 01/04/1946:1
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Hill, Lucy M.
Engaged to John J. Thomas, 05/10/1946:2, 05/24/1946:5
Wed to John J. Thomas, 06/07/1946:5
Hill, Lucy Mary
Hill, Nora G. Corbett
Obituary, 01/03/1947:4
Hill, Stella
Hill, Wilfred
Assault and battery charge dismissed, 11/22/1946:1
Hill, Wilfred E.
Hill, Wilfred, Jr.
Guilty of assault and battery on Anna Cole, 06/17/1949:4
Hill, William F.
Obituary, 07/12/1946:2
East Bridgewater man dies at age 71, 07/12/1946:5
Hillbrow Rabbitry
Shaw Reynolds, Highland Rd (ad), 11/28/1947:8
Hiller, Robert B.
Hillside Remnant Shop
15 Fairview St (ad), 11/04/1949:5
Hillyer, Albert E.
Granted service station license, 04/19/1946:4
Hilton, Laura Helen
Hilton, Margaret
04/30/1948:1
Hiltz, Joseph H.
Granted permit for sewer entrance, 06/28/1946:1
Hinckley, Leslie
Son born, 03/16/1945:5
Resides in Bloomfield, CT, 07/20/1945:8
Hinckley, Leslie Allen
Born to Leslie, 03/16/1945:5
Hinckley, M.L.
Jeweler, 51 Centre St (ad), 01/05/1945:6
Hinckley, Myron
Hinckley, Myron L.
see also M.L. Hinckley & Son
Optometrist, Center St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Family holds first post-war reunion, 08/15/1947:5
Hinckley, Richard
Navy man arrives in Norfolk, VA, 10/19/1945:1
Hinckley, Richard G.
Seaman 1st Class on board destroyer USS Charles Ausburne (p),
04/27/1945:1
Myron Hinckley announces son joining partnership in jewelry firm,
03/29/1946:1
Joins firm of M.L. Hinckley & Son (ad), 03/29/1946:10
Hinds, David
Selectmen reject two land bids from Hinds, 08/13/1948:1
Hinds, Herbert E.
Obituary, 06/13/1947:10
Hinds, Herbert Ellsworth
Cromwell, CT man dies at age 68, 06/13/1947:4
Hinkson, Andrezia R.
Hinkson, Grey S.
Hirst, Mrs T. Edward
Couple named to Madison College board, 10/31/1947:1
Hirst, Roby W.
And husband T. Edward bid farewell to Middleboro Sanitarium (l),
11/18/1949:8
Hirst, T. Edward
Couple named to Madison College board, 10/31/1947:1
And wife Roby bid farewell to Middleboro Sanitarium (l), 11/18/1949:8
Hirst, Thomas
Requests wider area be plowed in front of sanitarium, 02/20/1948:4
Hirst, Thomas E.
Concludes duties as school bus driver, 01/05/1945:2
Granted permit to move building from Standish Service station to
sanitarium grounds, 08/27/1948:1
Selectmen grant Hirst’s gasoline storage permit, 11/05/1948:1
And wife turn over sanitarium management to Grant Tolles,
12/02/1949:12
Hislop, Edward
Historical Society (see The Old Middleborough Historical Society)
Hitchhiking
07/18/1947:1
Hittle, Donald
Son born, 01/02/1948:4, 03/11/1949:4
Hittle, Donald C.
Engaged to Evelyn A. Matrisciano, 12/20/1946:5
Wed to Evelyn A. Matrisciano, 01/03/1947:5
Hoard, Alan
Private stationed at Keesler Field, MS, 11/09/1945:5
Hoard, Isabell P.
Hobart, Thelma
Hochu, Doris J.
Engaged to Paul D. Dore, 04/18/1947:5
Wed to Paul D. Dore, 05/09/1947:6
Hochwald, Earl
Captain returns to California from the Pacific, 08/24/1945:1
Hochwald, Earle
Chaplain on leave from duty in Philippines, 08/31/1945:1
Speaks at Kiwanis Club, 10/05/1945:4
Assumes pastorate of Congregational Church in Bramford, CT,
01/04/1946:5
Resides in Branford, CT, 06/27/1947:10
Resides in Cleveland Heights, OH, 12/31/1948:5
Hochwald, Earle C.
Captain praised, established outstanding record, 11/16/1945:1
Decorated for outstanding service as captain in Chaplains Corps,
05/02/1947:4
Hochwald, E.C.
Hochwald, Virginia Egger
Car demolished by drunk driver, 01/17/1947:3
Hodder, Alfred
Engaged to Winifred Deacon Bagley, 10/26/1945:4
Engaged to Sarah W. Deacon, 11/02/1945:5
Wed to Sarah W. Deacon, 11/16/1945:4
Hodgdon, Charles
Sells Fuller St house to Edward Spillane, 05/24/1946:8
Hodgdon, Gertrude A.
Engaged to Robert A. Duhamiel, 05/17/1946:5
Wed to Robert A. Duhamel, 06/21/1946:4
Hodge, Richard
Couple moves to New Bedford, 06/20/1947:5
Hoffler, Paul
Hoffler, Paul A.
Wed to Beverly M. Washburn, 01/24/1947:5
Hoffman, Paul A.
Engaged to Beverly M. Washburn, 01/17/1947:5
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Hogan, Gladys
Soldier breaks windows at Hogan’s restaurant, Picnic Grove,
07/20/1945:1
Hogan, Lawrence
Obituary, 11/19/1948:2
Dies at age 57, 11/19/1948:4
Hogarth, William
Petitions land court, 07/01/1949:7
Hokanson, Grace
(ad), 04/16/1948:10
Hokanson, Hjalmer
Chimney fire on Taunton Rd, 02/18/1949:2
Holbrook, Harrison P.
Engaged to Rosetta M. Morris, 06/08/1945:4
Wed to Rosetta M. Morris, 08/03/1945:4
Holcomb, Willis Cobb
Obituary, 03/28/1947:3
Dies at age 57, 03/28/1947:5
Holden, David Parker
Born to Parker and Marion Camandona, 09/02/1949:4
Holden, Marion Camandona
Son born, 09/02/1949:4
Holden, Parker
Son born, 09/02/1949:4
Holden, Thomas A.
Engaged to Natalie Dewhurst, 06/14/1946:1, 08/22/1947:4
Wed to Natalie Dewhurst, 09/05/1947:4
Holidays (see names of specific holidays)
Hollis, Alice J.
Wed to Eugene R. Striblis, 07/11/1947:4
Hollis, Alice L.
Engaged to Eugene R. Striblas, 06/27/1947:4
Hollis, Claude
Found dead in Carver bog shack, 06/01/1945:1
Hollis, Helen H.
Wed to Edwin F. Shaw, 10/11/1946:1
Hollis, John K.
Engaged to Gwendolyn V. Westgate, 07/16/1948:4
Wed to Gwendolyn V. Westgate, 08/13/1948:4
Hollis, Lionel
Hollis, Lionel L.
Partition fire on Everett St, 01/02/1948:1
Hollis, Mary
Hollis, Perley
Overheated stove pipe on Everett St, 03/28/1947:5
Hollis, Perley A.
Private receives additional treatment for shrapnel wounds, 01/05/1945:2
Hollis, Russell G.
Notice of hearing about public garage (ad), 11/02/1945:4
Granted second class garage license, 11/23/1945:8
Holloway, Agnes T.
Holloway, Carlton
First visit home in three years, 06/01/1945:1
Resides in Marblehead, 11/16/1945:4
Holloway, Esther
Chimney fire gets out of control, 03/08/1946:3
Sells Taunton St land to William Osborne, 06/21/1946:10
Holloway, Wendell
Oil burner flareup on Reland St, 07/20/1945:4
Holloway, Wendell E.
Reland St couple married 50 years (p), 10/07/1949:1
Holloway, William
Pendleton of NJ compiling genealogy, 07/02/1948:9
Holmes, Agnes M.
Collides with New Jersey driver at Center and Clay St, 10/21/1949:8
Holmes, Bertha Huntley
Son born, 07/29/1949:4
Holmes, Catherine S.
Town takes land on Tower Hill for water project, 04/16/1948:1
Holmes, Charles
Assault and battery charge dismissed, 11/22/1946:1
Son born, 09/16/1949:6
Holmes, Charles E.
Holmes, Charles Henry
Engaged to Clara Rose Tower, 12/17/1948:6
Holmes, Daniel
Sells Webster St property to Theodore Braley, 04/26/1946:8
Holmes, Daniel H.
Purchases Wareham St building from Frederick Standish, 04/12/1946:3
Huntley applies for permit to move building, 04/19/1946:4
Huntley granted permit to move building for Holmes, 05/03/1946:1
Holmes, Edgar
Son born, 12/30/1949:5
Holmes, Edgar L.
Engaged to Shirley L. Holmgren, 05/27/1949:6
Wed to Shirley L. Holmgren, 06/03/1949:4
Holmes, Edgar Leonard
Engaged to Shirley Lorraine Holmgren, 10/15/1948:1
Holmes, Edna Dennett
Son born, 09/16/1949:6
Holmes, Ethel A.
And Everett Holmes apply for gasoline license, 06/01/1945:2
Lakeville tax collector’s notice, 02/15/1946:5
Holmes, Everett
Couple observes wedding anniversary, 10/19/1945:5
Daughter born, 10/25/1946:5, 10/25/1946:6
Holmes, Everett A.
And Ethel Holmes apply for gasoline license, 06/01/1945:2
Holmes, Larry
09/12/1947:1
Holmes, Lawrence
Engaged to Bertha Huntley, 09/12/1947:4, 09/26/1947:5
Son born, 07/29/1949:4, 08/05/1949:2
Holmes, Lawrence N.
Engaged to Bertha Louise Huntley, 08/08/1947:1
Engaged to Bertha L. Huntley, 10/03/1947:4
Wed to Bertha L. Huntley, 10/10/1947:4
Holmes, Lester M.
Engaged to Eleanor Cassidy, 11/22/1946:5
Wed to Eleanor Cassidy, 12/06/1946:5
Holmes, Lilla
Petition for discharge of Ralph Baker’s guardian, 04/09/1948:8
Holmes, Marjorie May
Holmes, Marjorie M.
Engaged to Douglas P. Marshall, 10/03/1947:1, 10/07/1949:7
Wed to Douglas P. Marshall, 10/14/1949:7
Holmes, Norman
Holmes, R.
Rotary tilling (ad), 05/07/1948:6
Holmes, Robert
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Holmes, Robert Huntley
Born to Lawrence, 08/05/1949:2
Holmes, Robert M.
Grace L. Drakeley, 03/07/1947:5
Wed to Grace L. Drakeley, 03/21/1947:5
Holmes, Ruth H.
Petition for authority to sell real estate, 04/13/1945:5
Holmes, Shirley Holmgren
Son born, 12/30/1949:5
Holmes, Stan
Holmes, Standish F.
Engaged to Jo-An Eileen Marshall, 05/23/1947:10
Engaged to Joan E. Marshall, 07/25/1947:5
Wed to Joan E. Marshall, 08/08/1947:4, 08/15/1947:4
Holmes, Standish Fillmore
Holmes, Stanley
Holmes, Virginia Kendrick
Holmes, Wendell Irvin
Wed to Alice Smith, 11/01/1946:6
Holmes, William
Son born, 11/01/1946:7
Holmes, Winsor
Private completes basic training at Camp Croft, SC, 02/02/1945:3
Private with 1st Army in Germany, 04/13/1945:7
Private 1st Class stationed in Texas, 01/04/1946:2
Transfers to Fort Lewis, WA, 03/15/1946:9
Fire around engine of car on Center St, 06/13/1947:3
Sisters, Crowley and Dunbar, sue for damages in accident with Holmes,
01/16/1948:4
Holmes, Winsor W.
07/11/1947:1
Fined $20 for hitting Egger car, 08/01/1947:1
Holmgren, Fay Arlene
Engaged to Lawrence Alton Cannon, 12/30/1949:5
Holmgren, Herbert
Couple sells Cross St home to Patrick Grealish, 05/11/1945:7
Holmgren, Herbert D.
Herb’s Lobster Stand, Rte 28 (ad), 05/14/1948:10
Receives scholarship from Northeastern University, 08/12/1949:8
Holmgren, Shirley
Holmgren, Shirley L.
Engaged to Edgar L. Holmes, 05/27/1949:6
Wed to Edgar L. Holmes, 06/03/1949:4
Holmgren, Shirley Lorraine
Engaged to Edgar Leonard Holmes, 10/15/1948:1
The Holocaust
George Sampson views horrors of Nazi prison camp (l), 07/13/1945:1
Holt, Audrey P.
On Honor Roll at Tufts, 04/22/1949:7
Holt, Audrey Phyllis
Enrolls at Tufts College, 10/08/1948:4
Holt, Bob
09/12/1947:1
Holt, Jack
09/12/1947:1
Holt, John
Holt, Marjorie
X-ray technician at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth, 07/27/1945:8
Passes exam of American Registry of X-ray Technicians, 11/26/1948:7
Holt, Mary Esther
Wed to Winston Knight Sherman, 11/25/1949:5
Holt, Mrs John H.
Brother dies in New Haven, CT, 08/06/1948:4
Holt, Phyllis
MHS sophomore class officer (p), 06/21/1946:9
Has opportunity to attend Girl Scout 35th Anniversary World Camp (p),
02/21/1947:1
Represents Middleboro at Girls’ State (p), 06/13/1947:1
Presented with Massachusetts Elks Scholarship, 06/18/1948:1
Holt, Phyllis Audrey
Interview with MHS valedictorian and Sachem editor, 04/16/1948:2
Holt, Robert
Son born, 10/15/1948:4
Home Bakery
Free delivery, 117 Center St (ad), 11/07/1947:10
Home Maintenance Co.
Roofing and sidewall contractors, North Main St (ad), 07/11/1947:4
The Homestead
Variety of foods (ad), 01/05/1945:4
Hooker, Joe (see Camp Joe Hooker)
Hoops, Isaac
Son born, 06/29/1945:4
Hootstein, Melvin J.
Engaged to Lenni Lobl, 07/15/1949:4
Engaged to Magdalene Ann Lobl, 12/02/1949:7
Hoover, Jennie M.
King Phillip Cafe announces opening of dining room (ad),
08/20/1948:10
Hope, Harriet Barbara
Engaged to John Ivan Logan, 10/17/1947:1
Hopkins, Carol
Hopkins, Chester
Uninjured after car goes into swamp off Rte 28, 11/09/1945:4
Spanish-American War veteran in hospital, 11/11/1949:4
Hopkins, Elmer
Chimney fire on Star Ave, 02/01/1946:8
Hopkins, George
Hopkins, Harry
Fire around motor of Hopkins car, 12/28/1945:1
Hopkins, Harry F.
Wed to Edith L. Eayrs, 11/22/1946:5
Fire in Hopkins’ car spreads to Ellen Bosari’s, 04/16/1948:4
Hopkins, Herbert A.
Chimney fire on Center St, 06/06/1947:4
Hopkins, Herbert F.
Elected Legion president at annual meeting (p), 06/07/1946:1
Hopkins, Joyce
Enrolls at University of Massachusetts, 09/23/1949:7
Hopkins, K.
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
Hopkins, Kenneth
Private 1st Class stationed at Westover Field, 03/04/1949:11
Hopkins, Kenneth A.
Private 1st Class leaves for Scott Field, IL (p), 02/20/1948:1
Hopkins, Lee
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Hopkins, Mildred
Grade III teacher at Union Street School, 09/13/1946:1
Hopkins, Robert
Wed to Naomi Haskins, 02/07/1947:5
Hopkins, Robert L.
Engaged to Naomi Leonard Haskins, 09/21/1945:1
Engaged to Naomi L. Haskins, 01/24/1947:5
Hopkins, Sally
Hopkins, William J.
Pleads not guilty to four motor vehicle charges, 08/06/1948:7
Freed on charges of drunkenness and drunk driving, 08/13/1948:6
Hoppy’s Auto Service
10 Star Ave (ad), 08/31/1945:5
Corner of Bridge and Main in Lakeville (ad), 04/26/1946:7
Horan, Bernard
Son born, 05/04/1945:5
Horgan, Marjorie E.
Engaged to Thomas F. Cleverly, 05/17/1946:5
Wed to Thomas F. Cleverly, 06/07/1946:5
Horn, Forrest F.
Guilty of larceny from John Parker’s cottage, 05/28/1948:3
Horn, Lila L.
Wed to Nelson J. McIntire, 03/07/1947:5
Hornby, Donald L.
Ends 20 years as state policeman, 08/30/1946:1
Hornby, Jean
Hornby, Louise
Resigns from St. Luke’s, accepts post in Ipswich, 12/20/1946:1
Hornby, Louise A.
Elected trustee of MA Hospital Assoc, 03/15/1946:6
Reception at hospital in her honor, 01/31/1947:1
Gregson succeeds Hornby at St. Luke’s, 02/21/1947:1
Horr, Harold Joseph
Obituary, 08/13/1948:4
Horseracing
Methodist group adopts Kendall’s resolution after bishops yield to ODT,
06/15/1945:1
Lakeville selectmen to consider Sena’s plan, 07/12/1946:1
Clergymen and citizens oppose Lakeville track, 07/19/1946:1
Lakeville selectmen disallow race petition, 07/26/1946:1
Matteo Sena files petition to create racetrack in Lakeville, 09/05/1947:8
Sena’s site for racing approved, 09/19/1947:8
Horses
see also Norwayn Riding Stables
George Benson, harnesses and tack, Wareham St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Horseman Michael Di Donato run down by auto driven by Warren Pike,
07/20/1945:1
Pike guilty in hitting horse, rider, 08/31/1945:1
Fairview Riding Academy, 17 Fairview Ave (ad), 09/14/1945:5
Anita Lewis escapes serious injury when horse falls on her,
10/12/1945:1
Local winners at Lakeville show, 10/19/1945:4
Clyde Turner’s leg fractured when trampled by horse, 05/31/1946:1
Chester Wright’s pony rescued from Nemasket River, 08/02/1946:1
Welfare agent McKay has two horse for sale, 09/24/1948:10
McKay consults selectmen on sale of horses, 10/01/1948:1
McKay permitted to sell horses, 10/08/1948:11
Worcester woman thrown from horse on Pleasant St, 11/26/1948:1
Linhares of Norwayn Stables loses best riding horse in incident on
trestle, 05/13/1949:1
Death of Linhares’ horse brings about court action, 05/27/1949:1
Norma Linhares acquitted on animal cruelty charge, 06/03/1949:1
Horseshoes (game)
YMCA sponsors league, 04/26/1946:7
Horton, David Carlton
Born to Richard G. and Marion D. Mack, 07/15/1949:2
Horton, David George
Enlists U.S. Air Force, 07/23/1948:1
Horton, Hannah
On probation for drunkenness; guilty of disturbing the peace,
09/16/1949:10
Horton, Helen E.
Engaged to Donald C. Brackett, 10/29/1948:4
Wed to Donald C. Brackett, 11/12/1948:5
Horton, Marion D. Mack
Son born, 07/15/1949:2
Horton, Norman
Flies from Los Angeles for five-day leave with family, 08/24/1945:1
Notice of hearing on permit application for service station, 01/09/1948:5
Horton, Norman W.
Motor Machinist 1st Class stationed in Key West, FL, 01/04/1946:5
Son born, 01/24/1947:4
Horton, Richard G.
Son born, 07/15/1949:2
Horton, Richard Gardner
Engaged to Marion Dorothy Mack, 09/26/1947:6
Horton, Verna Louise
Engaged to Albert Garnett Smith, 04/01/1949:4
Wed to Albert Garnett Smith, 04/08/1949:6
Horutz, Stephen
Horvitz, Jacob A.
New Bedford merchant drowns in Assawompsett, 05/28/1948:1
Hosford, Calvin R.
Dies at age 82, 12/28/1945:5
Obituary, 12/28/1945:7
Hosley, Robert
Son born, 12/30/1949:5
Hosley, Robert C.
Wed to Rosemary A. Murphy, 03/04/1949:7
Hosley, Rose Mary Murphy
Son born, 12/30/1949:5
Hospitals (see Lakeville State Sanatorium; St. Luke’s Hospital of
Middleboro)
Hotel Aragon
Hot wire fire in television set, 08/12/1949:10
Hotel Martinique
Employs Mrs C. Gilbert Campbell, 02/02/1945:8
Gilbert and Harriet Campbell, 68 North Main St (ad), 10/26/1945:2
Sentimental return for New York couple, 07/18/1947:5
Hotels, Motels, Etc.
see also Boarding Houses
Hotel Martinique employs Mrs C. Gilbert Campbell, 02/02/1945:8
Perley Ballou granted overnight cabin permit, 03/09/1945:2
Edith Ritter granted lodging house permit, 04/06/1945:3
Etta’s Lakeville water front accommodations, food, and liquor (ad),
04/13/1945:7
Summer cottage landlords must file info with OPA, 04/27/1945:1
Selectmen act on licenses for lodging houses, 06/08/1945:8
Hotel Martinique, Gilbert and Harriet Campbell, 68 North Main St (ad),
10/26/1945:2
Harrison Holbrook granted permit for overnight cabins, 05/31/1946:4
Gladys Russell granted license for overnight cabins, 05/02/1947:2
Notice of Lakeville hearing for Holmes and Holloway application for
overnight cabin, 06/06/1947:5
Sentimental return to Hotel Martinique for New York couple,
07/18/1947:5
Polly Pine restaurant owner Lillian White gets lodging license,
07/23/1948:1
Ballou, Russell, and Holbrook apply for overnight cabin permits,
04/15/1949:4
Cecilia and Charles Cote apply for overnight cabin license,
05/27/1949:1
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Hotels, Motels, Etc. (continued)
Notice of hearing on Cote application (ad), 05/27/1949:6
Aragon Hotel, 222 Center St, for sale (ad), 06/10/1949:2
Harriet Campbell and Lillian White granted lodging permits,
06/10/1949:6
Mr and Mrs Cote granted permit for overnight cabins, 06/10/1949:6
Owner of Etta’s arrested on four charges, 08/12/1949:1
Hot wire fire in television set at Hotel Aragon, 08/12/1949:10
Lillian White applies for overnight cabin license for Polly Pine,
09/23/1949:1
Hotin, Alfred W.
Guilty of drunk driving, not negligence, 05/27/1949:4
Hotin, Helen Morse
Helen’s Beauty Shop, Thatcher’s Row (ad), 12/13/1946:12
Hotz, John
Sells pine lot in Lakeville to Howard Kettelle, 06/07/1946:2
Hotz, Paul
Employed at Hingham Shipyard, 04/27/1945:7
Real estate (ad), 09/24/1948:9
Fire in couch on Taunton St, 09/02/1949:8
Hotz, Wallace
Son born, 04/13/1945:4
Houghton, Frederick A.
Wed to June M. Kitchel, 08/16/1946:5
Houghton, Walter
Houlberg, Nelson
Houle, Emil, Jr.
Rhode Island teen dies after car hits wall on Barden Hill, 04/01/1949:1
Vallee to be tried for manslaughter, 04/01/1949:10
Judge sends Vallee case to grand jury, 04/15/1949:1
Houlihan, Barbara
Engaged to Clarence J. Lind, 09/09/1949:4
Wed to Clarence J. Lind, 09/16/1949:6
Houlihan, David E.
Obituary, 02/20/1948:4
Houlihan, David Everett
Dies at age 51, 02/20/1948:4
Houlihan, Everett
Painting and paperhanging (ad), 04/04/1947:6
Houlihan, James
Chimney fire on Montello St, 02/01/1946:3
Houlihan, James E.
Designated appraiser by Veterans Administration, 05/25/1945:4
Candidate for assessor (ad) (p), 01/11/1946:8
Wins assessor contest, 01/25/1946:1
Houlihan, James E., Jr.
Graduates from Harvard College, 06/11/1948:2
Assistant music director in Boston High Schools, 09/16/1949:5
Houlihan, James, Jr.
Resumes studies at Harvard, 04/12/1946:10
Houlihan, J.E.
Insurance, 48 Montello St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Houlihan, John
Found drunk on rubbish pile, 06/17/1949:8
Houlihan, John R.
Engaged to Marion Faith Angers, 08/30/1946:6
Engaged to Della M. Perry, 06/18/1948:6
Wed to Delia M. Perry, 07/16/1948:4
Houlihan, John Robert
Shoots down suicide planes, 09/21/1945:3
Houlihan, Margaret L.
Engaged to Angelo C. Mazzola, 04/04/1947:5
Wed to Angelo C. Mazzola, 05/16/1947:4
Houlihan, Margaret Louise
Engaged to Angelo Carl Nazzola, 12/20/1946:1
Houlihan, Richard
Houlihan, William F.
Pleads not guilty to profanely cursing and swearing at Margaret Teceno,
11/21/1947:4
Charge of using profanity dismissed for lack of prosecution,
04/09/1948:1
Houlihan, William, Jr.
Son born, 10/08/1948:6
House Fires (see Dwellings - Fires)
Housing
see also Boarding Houses; Middleboro Housing Authority
Thomas Bros. buys 36 acres along river, plans 120 new homes,
08/24/1945:1
Joseph Ayotte negotiating purchase of dwellings from Allan, plans to
remodel, 02/01/1946:1
Edward Goodhue purchases land between North St and river, plans
development, 03/15/1946:1
Government policy blocks building, 03/15/1946:8
Ellis Williams to open tract for housing development, 07/26/1946:1
Selectmen receive communications relating to housing for veterans,
06/27/1947:4
Gordon McNeill, houselots for sale on Wareham St (ad) (m),
08/29/1947:6
Voters approve formation of veterans’ housing committee, 10/10/1947:1
Committee named on veteran’s housing, 12/05/1947:1
Co-operative Bank aids in construction of 62 new homes, 01/16/1948:5
Veterans’ housing law to go to voters, 05/28/1948:1
Selectmen call emergency meeting on veterans’ housing, 06/04/1948:1
Veteran housing authority approved, 06/18/1948:1
Camp Miles Standish army barracks, $500 each (ad), 07/02/1948:4
R.G. Thatcher, surplus Army barracks (ad), 09/17/1948:4
Houtin, Alfred
Agent for Baldwin pianos (ad), 02/14/1947:3
Howard, Ada T.
Howard, Alan V.
Howard, Clayton
Fire in auto on North Main St, 10/31/1947:6
Howard, Clayton L., Jr.
Engaged to Muriel Masse, 08/12/1949:4
Wed to Muriel Masse, 09/09/1949:5
Howard, David B.
Resigns as YMCA secretary (p), 01/26/1945:1
YMCA directors accept resignation, 02/02/1945:4
Howard, Donald
Son born, 05/09/1947:6
Howard, Everett
Technical Sergeant stationed at Biggs Field, TX, 04/20/1945:4
Howard, Everett W.
Receives honorable discharge from Army Air Force, 10/12/1945:1
Howard, Freelon Barton
Wed to Marion Moore Bryant Bussell, 11/16/1945:4
Howard, Martha
Howard, Martha Susan
Engaged to Albert Hills Haynes, 06/07/1946:8
Howard, Pauline
Engaged to William Leonard Mackie, 12/19/1947:6
Howard, Phyllis E.
Engaged to Hubert L. Lowder, 10/05/1945:4
Wed to Hubert L. Lowder, 10/12/1945:4
Howard, Robert
Howard, Rodney
Purchases Prospect St home from Robert Austin, 03/01/1946:6
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Howard, Rodney D.
Appointed pro at Weston Golf Club, 03/05/1948:7
Howard, Stewart C.
Attends Northeastern University, 06/08/1945:2
Howard, William Henry
Dies at age 50, 08/15/1947:4
Obituary, 08/15/1947:7
Howarth, Thomas
Moves to New Bedford, 11/22/1946:9
Howe, Clifford
Howe, Clifford G.
The Capeway Service, roofing, siding, painting, masonry (ad),
10/31/1947:5
Howe, Cynthia
Engaged to William J. Harte, 09/13/1946:6
Howe, Cynthia O.
Engaged to William J. Harte, 06/27/1947:4
Wed to William J. Harte, 07/11/1947:4
Howe, Dora R.
Widow of A. Everett dies at age 80, 01/11/1946:5
Obituary, 01/11/1946:7
Howe, Edith
Engaged to Al Jewell, 01/03/1947:3
Howe, Edith M.
Engaged to Albert F. Jewell, 04/09/1948:4
Wed to Albert F. Jewell, 04/23/1948:6
Howe, George C.
Ironing board burns on Wareham St, 04/11/1947:1
Howe, James
Howell, David William
Dies at age 75, 07/09/1948:4
Obituary, 07/09/1948:4
Howell, E. Everett
Former Middleboro man rewarded for good idea, 03/23/1945:7
Howell, Marjorie
Engaged to Edward Douglas Powell, 09/03/1948:2
Howes, Ben
And Mildred Howes open The Chicken House on Rte 28 (ad),
04/01/1949:8
Howes, Benjamin
Couple moves to cabin on Wareham St, 09/20/1946:8
Howes, Candace
Born to Herbert, 06/15/1945:4
Howes, Charles
Granted second-hand furniture license, 07/26/1946:2
Howes, Charles M.
Engaged to Irene F. Magri, 07/02/1948:4
Wed to Irene F. Murdock Magri, 07/09/1948:4
Howes, Edwin S.
Howes, Grace M.
Former compositor at Gazette dies, 05/16/1947:1
Howes, Harry W.
Howes, Herbert
Recently returns from duty in Pacific, 05/18/1945:1
Daughter christened Candace, 06/15/1945:4
Resides in Cleveland, OH, 12/28/1945:8
Son born, 10/17/1947:8
Howes, Herbert S.
Stationed near brother Richard in South Pacific; meets McNeil and
Tilden too, 01/05/1945:1
Howes, Herbert S. (continued)
Lieutenant (jg) completes refresher course at Staten Island
Anti-submarine School, 07/13/1945:4
Transfers from Japan to the Canal Zone, 10/05/1945:1
Howes, John B.
Howes, John G.
Howes, John G., 2nd
Born to Herbert, 10/17/1947:8
Howes, Merton
Killed in sand pit at Rochester bog, 06/27/1947:1
Howes, Mildred
And daughter Marjorie injured in collision with Frank Daniels,
09/07/1945:4
And Ben Howes open The Chicken House on Rte 28 (ad), 04/01/1949:8
Howes, Reuben
Dies at age 62, 03/22/1946:4
Obituary, 03/22/1946:4
Howes, Reuben S.
Voters okay bequest from inmate of town infirmary, 06/06/1947:1
Howes, Richard
Promoted to Lieutenant Commander, 11/09/1945:1
Recently returned from Japan, 12/28/1945:8
Howes, Richard S.
Stationed near brother Herbert in South Pacific; meets McNeil and
Tilden too, 01/05/1945:1
Commended for work in landing at Okinawa, described mood of
citizens (l), 09/28/1945:1
Meets Fletcher Clark, 3rd in South Pacific, 11/23/1945:4
Son born, 01/24/1947:2
Howes, Richard Shaw, Jr.
Born to Richard S., 01/24/1947:2
Howland, Isaac
Public ways named after early settler, 03/11/1949:1
Howland, Warren
Funeral held in Bourne, 02/16/1945:4
H.T. Cleverly and Sons (see Cleverly Food Mart)
Huberschwerlin, William
Hubschwerlin, William
Hudon, Beverly
Hudon, Clifford
Oil burner flareup on Oak St, 11/22/1946:4
Hit-and-run damages car on Plymouth St, 11/18/1949:9
Hudson, Arthur
Gets two months in non-support case, 06/29/1945:8
Assault case continued, 03/22/1946:8
Escapes from Plymouth County House of Corrections, 11/28/1947:1
Hudson, Arthur E.
Charged with stabbing brother Harold, 03/15/1946:1
Not guilty of stabbing brother Harold or of morals charge, 03/29/1946:8
Former Middleboro resident gets 18 months for auto theft, brother
Harold pleads not guilty, 06/20/1947:1
Turns himself in, 12/05/1947:1
Hudson, Arthur W.
Charged with drunk driving, 10/19/1945:1
Guilty of schoolhouse break-in and auto theft, 08/16/1946:1
Hudson, Cynthia T.
“Kidnaps” her three children, 08/24/1945:4
Guilty of child neglect, sent to Sherborn reformatory, 08/31/1945:1
Hudson, George J.
Hudson, Guy L., Jr.
Engaged to Alice M. Denson, 07/11/1947:4
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Hudson, Guy L., Jr. (continued)
Wed to Alice M. Denson, 07/25/1947:5
Son born, 09/03/1948:4
Hudson, Harold E.
Fails to show up at end of probation, 09/14/1945:6
Probation reinstated, 09/21/1945:2
Charged with larceny of wood, 02/22/1946:6
Gets jail sentence for larceny of wood, 03/01/1946:1
Arthur Hudson charged with stabbing brother, 03/15/1946:1
Arthur Hudson not guilty of stabbing brother Harold, 03/29/1946:8
Jailed for three months for larceny, 02/14/1947:1
Pleads not guilty to auto theft, 06/20/1947:1
Joins brother in Plymouth jail, passed bad checks, 12/05/1947:6
Hudson, Lawrence
Engaged to Dorothy Newcomb Aucoin, 08/09/1946:5
Wed to Dorothy Newcomb Aucoin, 08/16/1946:5
Hudson, Muriel
Attends Framingham State Teachers College, 10/10/1947:9
Hudson, Sylvia
Gets 30 days for probation violation, 03/29/1946:8
Hueneke, Phyllis
Hueneke, Phyllis A.
Enrolls in Household Nursing Association School of Attendant Nursing
in Boston, 05/13/1949:1
Engaged to Thomas H. Worden, Jr., 12/16/1949:1
Huestis, Rand C.
Engaged to Anna Danforth Woodwide, 05/09/1947:6
Wed to Anna Danforth Woodside, 05/16/1947:4
Huggins, Constance Heath
Son born, 04/19/1946:8, 08/19/1949:2
Huggins, Hilliard
Lieutenant based in Shaker Heights, OH, 11/02/1945:7
Promoted to Lieutenant Commander, 11/30/1945:2
Son born, 04/19/1946:8, 07/26/1946:8
In charge of Ship’s Service, 06/20/1947:5
Son born, 08/19/1949:2
Huggins, Hilliard H.
Lieutenant returns from 17 months in South Pacific and the Philippines,
02/09/1945:4
Promoted to Lieutenant (sg) with Allotment Bureau of Supply and
Accounts, Cleveland, OH, 05/11/1945:4
Resides in Cleveland, OH, 01/03/1947:4
Lieutenant Commander recalled to active duty, 04/18/1947:10
Lieutenant Commander stationed in Willow Grove, PA, 05/30/1947:8
Huggins, Mrs Hilliard
Resides in Shaker Heights, OH, 05/25/1945:3
Resides in Willow Grove, PA, 08/06/1948:7
Hughes, Charles
Five-year-old Dorothy Hughes taken from woman who raised her, Maria
Metzler, 10/24/1947:1
Hughes, Dorothy F.
Five-year-old taken from woman who raised her, Maria Metzler,
10/24/1947:1
Hughes, Julian
Huhtala, John V.
Estate files claim against fishing boat company, 05/13/1949:1
Hull, Stanley
Son born, 01/03/1947:5
Hull, Stanley H.
Private awarded Combat Infantry Badge in France, 03/02/1945:4
Hulley, Dorothy
Starts second year at School of Practical Art in Boston, 10/28/1949:10
Hulley, Edith F.
Graduates from University of Minnesota, 09/07/1945:1
Hulley, Jean
Outdoor watercolor classes (ad), 05/14/1948:5
Hulsman, Doris
Humphrey, Mrs Horace
Humphreys, Emma F.
Humphreys, Henry C.
To complete graduate studies in banking at Rutgers, 06/10/1949:3
Son born, 06/24/1949:6
Humphreys, Louise D. Keith
Son born, 06/24/1949:6
Humphries, Henry C.
New treasurer of Savings Bank (p), 09/03/1948:1
Humpty-Dumpty’s Nursery
Smith St (ad), 08/12/1949:10
Hunt, Edward
Oil burner flareup on Pearl St, 11/15/1946:1
Hunt, Edward N.
Accidentally sets fire on Pearl St, 06/21/1946:5
Hunt, Edward Nichols
Obituary, 10/07/1949:4
Dies at age 77, 10/07/1949:7
Hunt, Joseph M.
Joins staff at Lobl Mfg (p), 02/14/1947:1
Hunt, Sarah M.
Widow of Charles E. dies at age 84, 03/23/1945:4
Obituary, 03/23/1945:6
Hunting
see also Deer Hunting
Lakeville Sportsmen’s Club holds annual spring field trials,
04/04/1947:4
Irving Tripp freed on charges of trapping illegally, 11/19/1948:6
Lakeville Sportsmen’s Club hosts Rabbit Day Field Trial Association
event, 12/16/1949:13
Hunting - Law and Legislation
Hunting and fishing licenses total 675 in 1944, 01/12/1945:1
Newell Wambolt charged with illegal use of spotlight, 11/01/1946:4
Morris Parkkonen charged with deer jacking, 12/06/1946:3
Four local duck hunters acquitted on technicality, 11/11/1949:4
Hunting Accidents
Hanson man shot in right calf, 12/09/1949:1
Hunting Dogs
see also Middleboro Fish and Game Protective Association; Middleboro
Hare and Rabbit Club
Winfred Perkins’ English setter wins amateur all-age stake,
04/13/1945:7
Huntley, Bertha
Engaged to Lawrence Holmes, 09/12/1947:4, 09/26/1947:5
Huntley, Bertha L.
Engaged to Lawrence N. Holmes, 10/03/1947:4
Wed to Lawrence N. Holmes, 10/10/1947:4
Huntley, Bertha Louise
Engaged to Lawrence N. Holmes, 08/08/1947:1
Huntley, Lawrence
Employed at Egger’s store, 03/22/1946:4
Huntley, Marjorie
New teacher in Plymouth Street School, 08/31/1945:3
Huntley, Mrs Isaac
Sister-in-law dies in Randolph, 05/06/1949:12
Huntley, Roy M.
Granted permit to move building from Plympton to Tispaquin St,
06/08/1945:8
Granted permit to move Mrs George Weeks’ building from Wareham St
to the Middleboro-Rochester line, 08/10/1945:8
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Huntley, Roy M. (continued)
Granted permit to move building from Wareham St to Corinne Pwy,
09/14/1945:4
Application to move building referred to selectmen due to high cost to
remove wires, 10/05/1945:1
Building moving permit held up, 11/02/1945:5
Applies for permit to move building for Elmer Bryant, 02/08/1946:2
Permit to move Bryant building held up, 02/15/1946:1
Finally granted permit for Bryant’s move, 02/22/1946:5
Applies for permit to move building for Alphonso Fish, 03/22/1946:5
Applies for permit to move building for Daniel Holmes, 04/19/1946:4
Granted permit to move building for Holmes, 05/03/1946:1
Petitions to move buildings for Drake and Clark referred to Town
Manager, 05/03/1946:1
Granted permit to move buildings for Charles Clark and Milton Drake,
05/17/1946:4
Huntley fails to get permit due to telephone cable, 09/13/1946:2
Huntley gets permits to move buildings for Churchill and Brackett,
10/25/1946:8
Huntley granted permits to move two buildings, 11/22/1946:4
Applies for permit to move building from Wareham to Woodlawn St,
03/28/1947:1
Huntley granted permit to move building for John Starr, 10/24/1947:2
Granted permit to move building to Philbert Hammond place,
03/26/1948:1
Granted permit to move building for Raymond Benoit, 04/16/1948:1
Permit to move Campbell’s building referred to Town Manager,
04/30/1948:4
Ernest Pratt granted permit for Huntley to move building, 08/13/1948:8
Tinkham granted permit for Huntley to building from Miller St to town
line, 08/20/1948:1
Huntley, Virginia
Falls from bicycle, breaks arm, 06/18/1948:7
Fractures arm in fall from bicycle, 06/25/1948:6
Hupfer, Mrs Ralph
Resides in Arlington Heights, 03/16/1945:5
Hurd, D. Allen
Hurd, Don
Corporal drops into USO center in Fayetteville, NC (p), 09/09/1949:4
Hurd, Donald S.
Hits pole on Oak St, 01/10/1947:8
Insurance company to cover damages to utility pole, 01/24/1947:1
Hurd, Richard
Hurd, Richard G.
Stationed at Bedford Army Air Base, 09/12/1947:2
Engaged to Virginia P. Rider, 12/03/1948:1
Hurd, William
Son born, 11/29/1946:5
Hurd, William A.
Hurdis, William D.
Engaged to Dorothy Marie Crombie, 08/01/1947:4
Wed to Dorothy Marie Crombie, 08/15/1947:4
Hurdman, Henry
Resides in Putnam, CT, 08/08/1947:8
Hurley, Frank Edward
Wed to Mary Ann Barbara Leddy, 01/18/1946:4
Hurley, Irving
Wed to Roberta Thelma McGrady, 05/17/1946:8
Hurley, Mildred
Hurley, Thomas P.
On Dean’s List at Brown University, 11/05/1948:10
Hurst, Barbara Keough
Hurst, John
Hurst, John A.
Engaged to Barbara Keough, 06/08/1945:6
Hurst, John Anthony
Engaged to Barbara Winifred Keough, 04/26/1946:5
Wed to Barbara Winifred Keough, 05/03/1946:5
Hurst, Mrs T. Edward
Former nursing director in Japan hears stories of atrocities, 06/21/1946:3
Hurtt, Robert
Navy man on leave, 01/05/1945:6
Hussey, Joseph Lawrence
Engaged to Jane Ann Norris, 07/02/1948:4
Wed to Jane Ann Norris, 07/16/1948:4
Husted, Arlene Hackett
Speaks to The Little Theatre Group, 10/15/1948:1
Hutchins, Marcia Ruth
Engaged to David Pimental, 04/22/1949:1
Huxley, Dorothea
Engaged to Roger Parent, 10/07/1949:6
Huxley, Dorothea R.
Huxley, Dorothy R.
Engaged to Roger H. Parent, 09/30/1949:5
Huxley, Francis
Son born, 01/23/1948:4
Huxley, Francis F.
Fined $5 on dog charge, 02/16/1945:6
Huxley, Francis J.
Guilty of drunkenness; assault charge dismissed, 11/26/1948:1
Huxley, George R.
Corporal seriously ill in Alabama hospital, 01/12/1945:1
Huxley, George Robert
Dies at age 27, 02/14/1947:5
Obituary, 02/14/1947:6
Huxley, Geraldine
Falls into river while fishing, rescued by Kirkland, 07/18/1947:1
Huxley, Marion I.
11/26/1948:1
Hyman (Mr)
Adviser to MHS traffic squad (p), 06/21/1946:9
Hyman, James Dwyer
Born to Joseph Raymond, 05/04/1945:1
Hyman, Joseph Raymond
Son born; promoted to Major with 7th Army in the Pacific,
05/04/1945:1
Resigns MHS post, chief of special services for VA hospital in
Newington, CT, 03/15/1946:1
Hyman, Raymond
Interview with returning MHS teacher, 02/01/1946:7
Former resident pictured in VFW magazine, 02/06/1948:4
Hynes, Gilbert
Finds turtle marked 1894, 08/30/1946:8
Hynes, Gilbert S.
Opening voice studios in Middleboro and Boston (ad), 04/08/1949:5
Opens voice studio at 92 School St, 04/22/1949:5
Hynes, J. Gordon
Accepts call from to Lansing, MI, 03/09/1945:5
Hynes, James L.
Resigns from Central Baptist (p), 11/16/1945:1
Farewell reception at Central Baptist, 01/04/1946:1
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I
Iampietro, Albert
Student at University of Massachusetts, 01/07/1949:8
Iampietro, Albert L.
Iampietro, Annie Cordeiro
Petitions for name change to Annie Cordeiro, 01/28/1949:10
Iampietro, Anthony
Staff Sergeant home after three years in South Pacific, 01/12/1945:1
Iampietro, Anthony V.
Iampietro, Leonard A.
Discharged from 13th Infantry, 12/28/1945:6
Iampietro, Mafalda
Iampietro, Mary
03/04/1949:1
Iampietro, Michael
Home from German prison, says Red Cross food saved him,
06/08/1945:1
Chimney fire on West St, 12/28/1945:1
Iampietro, Michael A.
Iampietro, Pasquale F.
Enroute home from the Philippines, 03/01/1946:1
Iampietro, Patsy
Private arrives in New Guinea, 01/12/1945:1
Iampietro, Philip
Seaman 1st Class stationed in San Bruno, CA, 01/12/1945:1
Meets Ranald deBoer in the Philippines, 03/30/1945:4
Ensign stationed in Norfolk, VA, 05/17/1946:1
Graduates from university, 06/13/1947:10
05/28/1948:1
Iampietro, Philip L.
Iampietro, Philip V.
Commissioned Ensign in Naval Reserve, 08/03/1945:1
Served as intelligence officer in Manila, 06/21/1946:6
Iampietro, Phillip
Resides in Springfield, 02/27/1948:3
Iampietro, Vincent
Iampietro, Vincent P.
Engaged to Marjorie B. Keedwell, 08/16/1946:5
Wed to Marjorie B. Keedwell, 09/13/1946:5
Ice Cream
Percy Reed granted license to manufacture ice cream at Farrar’s,
07/26/1946:2
Selectmen vote on licenses, 07/25/1947:1
Quick spotting saves Reed’s store from fire, 11/28/1947:1
Ice Industry
Ernest S. Pratt Co. may be forced to curtail ice deliveries (ad),
07/27/1945:8
Ernest S. Pratt Co. announces new partnership with Daniel Ducey (ad),
03/01/1946:8
Oscar Stets now affiliated with Ernest S. Pratt Co., 03/12/1948:9
G.F. Robbins & Sons, dependable ice delivery (ad), 04/02/1948:4
I.G.A. (see Leonard’s Market)
Illegitimacy
Ernest Lougee pleads not guilty to charge of bastardy brought by Ruth
Barnes, 08/24/1945:5
Angelo Dascoulias found guilty, 09/12/1947:2
Arnold Thomas denies charge of illegitimacy brought by Katherine
Soloninka, 10/17/1947:1
Angelo Dascoulias guilty of illegitimacy, sentenced to three months,
03/12/1948:1
Freeman Shaw, Jr. trial continues, 03/12/1948:1
Freeman Shaw, Jr. adjudged father of child, 03/19/1948:6
Arnold Thomas adjudged father, must pay support, 04/16/1948:3
Arnold Thomas fails to appear, 10/15/1948:7
Lester Hart pleads not guilty to charge of bastardy, 10/28/1949:3
Lester Hart acquitted, 11/11/1949:8
Improved Order of Red Men - Nemasket Tribe
Washburn addresses annual roll call, 04/06/1945:8
Manuel Silvia gets surprise party from Nemasket Tribe, 03/01/1946:1
Ninety-one men at annual roll call, 04/05/1946:3
Holds annual dance, 05/17/1946:1
Fire in quarters above Shurtleff’s hardware, 07/26/1946:8
Hosts joint district meeting (p), 04/30/1948:1
Holds installation (p), 09/24/1948:1
Honor Chief Sisson, 06/03/1949:1
Industrial Accidents
Reynolds narrowly escapes big log saw, 04/27/1945:1
Hair torn from Myra Olson’s head by machine at local factory,
11/09/1945:4
Maurice Lawrence loses most of right hand, caught in well winch,
12/20/1946:1
John Miller’s toe crushed in accident at Nemasket Transportation Co.,
12/19/1947:2
Heaters blow out at St. Luke’s, no one injured, 01/02/1948:1
Robert Lee loses right hand in machine at Geilich Co., 01/02/1948:1
Arnold Thomas home from hospital soon, 02/06/1948:5
John Tegallo’s thumb crushed by water pipe, 04/09/1948:1
Industrial Fires
Fire in partition between first and second floors at Lobl Mfg.,
12/31/1948:1
Infantile Paralysis
see also March of Dimes
Only one case reported here, 08/16/1946:1
Ingalls, Helen
Dies in hotel fire in Iowa, 06/14/1946:1
Inglese, Antonio
Inglese, Concetta T.
Wed to David A. Pennington, 11/16/1945:4
Inglese, Ellen
Husband files notice of no responsibility for wife’s bills, 04/18/1947:2
Inglese, Mary
Inglese, Patricia Ann
Archbishop honors Inglese family with visit to sick child, 12/28/1945:1
Inglese, Patsy L.
Engaged to Ruth Frances Jones, 01/19/1945:5
Wed to Ruth Frances Jones, 01/26/1945:4
Inglese, Peter
West Grove St couple married 44 years, 02/15/1946:1
Inglese, Richard
Insects
see also Middleboro - Moth Department
Notice to property owners (ad), 10/05/1945:4
Insurance
Blue Cross to open campaign here, 04/05/1946:1
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Insurance Agents
see also Bissonnette, J. Adrien; Manwaring, Winthrop R.
J.E. Houlihan, 48 Montello St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Theodore Wood, 17 South Main St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Clyde Thomas, 7 Rock St (ad), 01/05/1945:6
Keith & Alger, 12 Center St (ad), 08/03/1945:5
Joseph Riley rep for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. (ad), 08/03/1945:7
Harry Goodale, Jr. representative of Berkshire Life Insurance Co. (ad),
04/12/1946:10
Anthony Petrowski agent for John Hancock Ins. Co., 05/17/1946:8
Joseph Bradford assistant manager for Prudential Life Ins., 07/26/1946:8
Joseph Riley receives award of merit from National Life Underwriters,
06/27/1947:1
Hancock Life Ins. assistant district manager Paul Harris resigns,
05/07/1948:10
Thomas O’Melia honored by John Hancock Life Ins. Co., 01/21/1949:1
Interfaith Committee for United Jewish Appeal
Organizes here, 11/28/1947:1
Urge support for appeal, 12/05/1947:1
Please don’t let the light go out (ad), 12/05/1947:9
Send contributions today (ad), 01/09/1948:4
Expresses thanks for Jewish relief (l), 03/12/1948:4
Interior Decorating
Grand opening, Chace Brothers (ad), 08/09/1946:8
John Lane issued license for shop on Bedford St, 12/10/1948:1
Country House Decorating Shop (ad), 02/25/1949:8
C. DeCoff, interior and exterior painting and decorating, 106 Pearl St
(ad), 09/02/1949:3
International Order of Odd Fellows - Alberta Rebekah Lodge
Observes 46th anniversary, 10/19/1945:3
International Order of Odd Fellows - Loyal Assawampsett Lodge
Celebrates 56th anniversary, 05/03/1946:8
International Order of Odd Ladies - Loyal Olympia Lodge
Celebrates 46th anniversary, 05/03/1946:8
Interstate Transportation Co.
Schedule (ad), 01/05/1945:2
Petitions for bus route between Lakeville and Middleboro, 09/14/1945:4
Inventors and Inventions
John Callan has collection of abstracts of German and Japanese patents,
01/24/1947:1
John Brown famed inventor of “miracle cell” (p), 07/23/1948:1
Time magazine discusses John C. Brown and his discovery,
07/30/1948:1
Inquiries about Brown’s “cell” from distant places, 08/06/1948:5
John Brown must appear in federal court concerning distribution of
“miracle cell”, 10/01/1948:1
John Brown cannot distribute cell without proper label, 10/08/1948:9
Dentist Irving Hardy develops false teeth with metal edges,
03/25/1949:1
Irwin, Mrs William
Dies in Cotuit, 10/17/1947:1
Iseminger (Mr)
Clark & Iseminger employ Grace Shaw, 07/05/1946:2
Iseminger, Boyd
Iseminger, Boyd A.
Lieutenant Colonel served two and a half years in North Africa and
Italy, 07/06/1945:4
Resumes law partnership with Clark after five years of war,
12/21/1945:1
01/04/1946:1
01/11/1946:1
Isenminger, Boyd A.
Lieutenant Colonel home after 30 months in North Africa and Italy (p),
08/24/1945:1
J
Jacintho, William
Sergeant on way home from CBI theater, 01/18/1946:1
Son born, 10/11/1946:5
The Jack and Jill Kindergarten
Mrs Thomas Tate opens new school, 10/03/1947:8
Mrs Thomas Tate closes for the season, 06/18/1948:12
Re-opens October 4th (ad), 08/20/1948:3
Jackson, Alfred
Jamaican resigns from employ of LeRoy Wilkie to return home,
11/30/1945:3
Jackson, Edward
Jackson, Foster
Roof fire at woodworking shop on North St, 03/28/1947:1
Sawdust fire under blacksmith’s shop on Pearl St, 06/06/1947:4
Jackson, Geraldine R. Nadine
Wed to Marcus M. Urann, 12/12/1947:6
Jackson, Helen M.
Obituary, 10/03/1947:7
Jackson, Hollis
Employed at blacksmith’s shop, 12/23/1949:10
Jackson, Ila P.
School Board elects new nurse, 06/27/1947:1
Jackson, Illa
Jackson, Mrs Herbert
Killed in snowstorm related auto accident in Indianapolis,
12/24/1948:10
Jackson, Mrs Richard
Resides in Talcottville, CT, 07/12/1946:7
Jackson, Thomas
Shower held for recent bride, 02/22/1946:3
Daughter born, 01/03/1947:5, 07/16/1948:4
Son born (correction), 07/23/1948:1
Jackson, Thomas T.
Engaged to E. Alice Gardiner, 01/04/1946:4
Wed to E. Alice Gardiner, 01/11/1946:5
Jackson, Warren
Son born, 04/06/1945:4
Jacob, G.L.
Selectman will not run for office again, 12/12/1947:1
Jacob, William G.L.
Outlines work accomplished by Board of Selectmen during his term (l),
01/12/1945:2
Named to Selective Service Board, to serve in Brockton, 08/13/1948:1
Jacobs, George
Son born, 11/07/1947:4
Jacobs, George Stanley
Obituary, 09/30/1949:2
Husband of Lucy Lillian Wilson dies at age 57, 09/30/1949:5
Jacobson, Joyce A.
Enrolls at Framingham State Teachers’ College, 09/24/1948:9
Jacobson, Otto
Chimney fire on Pleasant St, 12/02/1949:10
Jacobson, Otto J.
Chimney fire on Pleasant St, 11/12/1948:8, 11/18/1949:9
Jacobson, Vivian I. Scribner
Wed to Frank A. Perry, 06/17/1949:6
Jacques, Adelbert V.
Shack off Plain St destroyed by fire, 10/12/1945:1
Complains about dead goats on roadside, 03/26/1948:10
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Jacques, Albert J.
Shack off Plain St destroyed by fire, 10/12/1945:1
Jacques, Edith
Private nurse at Exeter Nursing Home in Cambridge, 03/15/1946:10
Nurse at Hotel Commander in Cambridge, 05/17/1946:2
Takes nursing post in Duxbury, 07/26/1946:8
Jacques, Edith Mae
Petitions for name change to Edna Sims McKenzie, 12/12/1947:8
Jagla, Andrew
Son born, 07/22/1949:5
Jagla, Andrew D.
Engaged to Mary Duggan, 05/18/1945:4
Jagla, Andrew Daniel
Engaged to Mary Ellen Duggan, 06/01/1945:4
Wed to Mary Ellen Duggan, 06/15/1945:4
Jagla, Mary Duggan
Son born, 07/22/1949:5
Ja-Mer Turkey Farm
Fully primed native turkeys (ad), 09/06/1946:8
James, Marguerite
Engaged to John Barboza, 10/29/1948:4
Wed to John Barboza, 11/05/1948:6
James, Maud I.
Engaged to Holden C. Priest, 07/22/1949:4
Jane Bennett Memorial Fund
Receives gifts from 36 individuals and five organizations, 06/29/1945:1
Janes, Maud I. Baker
Wed to Holden C. Priest, 08/19/1949:4
Jankowski, John
Jaquith, Florence McCarthy
Obituary, 04/25/1947:4
Jardullo, Angelo
Petitions to change name to Robert A. Jardullo, 07/20/1945:2
Jardullo, Dominic
Discharged from U.S. military service (p), 12/14/1945:1
Son born, 01/17/1947:5
Jardullo, Robert A.
Angelo Jardullo petitions to change name, 07/20/1945:2
Jason, Geraldine R.
Engaged to Marcus M. Urann, 11/14/1947:4
Jaynes, Clayton
Son born, 03/11/1949:4
Jefferson, Arleen Corayer
Son born, 09/16/1949:6
Jefferson, Barbara L.
Wed to Arthur V. Wrightington, 02/21/1947:5, 02/28/1947:5
Jefferson, Edwin F.
Home after spinal operation, 08/29/1947:1
Jefferson, I. Melvin
Jefferson, Irving
Staff Sergeant home after 37 months in South Pacific, 03/09/1945:1
Jefferson, Irving O.
Discharged after four years of service, 06/15/1945:1
Jefferson, Melvin
Son born, 07/23/1948:4
Jefferson, Otis M.
Couple moves to Hirst rest home, 01/02/1948:5
Jefferson, Richard
Freshman at Fitchburg State Teachers’ College, 09/16/1949:11
Jefferson, Robert
Jefferson, Russell
Awarded medals for service in Europe, 02/09/1945:1
Engaged to Arlene V. Corayer, 12/14/1945:5
Son born, 04/18/1947:5
Jefferson, Russell (continued)
Son born, 09/16/1949:6
Jefferson, Russell E.
Private 1st Class sees plenty of action (p), 07/06/1945:1
Engaged to Arleen V. Corayer, 01/11/1946:5
Wed to Arleen V. Corayer, 01/18/1946:5
Jefferson, Ruth Dunham
Engaged to Herbert T. Bolin, 09/30/1949:1
Jellow, Frank
Brooder house fire on Vernon St, 02/06/1948:5
Jench, Grace Lee
Wed to F.L. Barrows, 01/12/1945:1
Jenison, Anne
Obituary, 01/17/1947:8
Jenkins, Athalia
Matron of Montgomery Home resigns after seven years, 06/22/1945:1
Jenkins, Everett N.
Cedar Hill Farm, dressed roasting chickens (ad), 09/21/1945:4
Poultry shed scorched on Plymouth St, 03/25/1949:2
Jenkins, Frank H.
Lakeville summer residents married 25 years, 06/25/1948:3
Obituary, 12/23/1949:5
Jenkins, Harriett C.
Widow of Myron dies at age 91, 03/16/1945:4
Obituary, 03/16/1945:8
Jenkins, Mrs Everett
Inspirational article reprinted in England, 11/28/1947:5
Jenks, Agnes
Kitchen ell and poultry house destroyed by fire, 01/12/1945:1
Jenks, Edith L.
Jenks, Elisha T.P.
Jenks, E.T. Peirce
Couple moves to South Main St apartment, 05/31/1946:7
Obituary, 08/30/1946:1
Dies at age 73, 08/30/1946:5
Spanish American War flag donated to Assawompsett School in
memory of Jenks, 12/13/1946:11
Jenks, Mrs E.T.P.
Moves to Newtonville, 10/28/1949:4
Jenney, Arthur
Application for electrical service considered by selectmen, 02/08/1946:2
Jenney, Arthur E.
Requests power current to run machinery in Acorn St shop,
08/09/1946:6
Car struck by oil truck on Rte 28, 08/06/1948:1
Jenney, Constance
Engaged to John A. Shaw, 07/08/1949:9
Jenney, Constance L.
Jenney, Constance Louise
Engaged to John Arthur Shaw, 12/31/1948:3
Jenney, Milton D.
Engaged to Florence G. Chartier, 07/23/1948:4
Engaged to Florence Chartier, 07/30/1948:2
Wed to Florence G. Chartier, 08/06/1948:4
Jenney Manufacturing Co.
Selectmen promise gas station license to Jenney, not to present owner,
01/04/1946:1
Granted license for gas station, work begun, 06/14/1946:1
Gets permit to erect temporary building at Center and Pearl St,
03/28/1947:1
Petition for signs delayed, 07/25/1947:8
Bolan’s new service station opens at Center and Pearl St, 08/01/1947:1
Selectmen discuss still missing station building, 09/03/1948:1
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Jenney Manufacturing Co. (continued)
Work progressing on station, 11/19/1948:9
Jennings, Barbara
Selectmen transfer Town Cab license from Jennings to John Greene,
12/05/1947:1
Jennings, Barbara E.
Dean Jennings transfers interest in taxi service to wife, 08/08/1947:1
Jennings, Bob
General Construction Co. (ad), 03/01/1946:8
Jennings, D.B.
Town Cab, waiting room at 31 Wareham St (ad), 03/07/1947:10
Jennings, Dean
Finger lacerated in ice tongs at Shaw’s poultry farm, 10/26/1945:5
Son born, 12/14/1945:4
Purchases Waterville schoolhouse for $1,360, 05/31/1946:1
Seeks taxicab license, 01/24/1947:1
Existing taxi services oppose added competition, 02/07/1947:1
Gets taxi license, 02/21/1947:1
Granted license to operate taxis, 05/02/1947:2
Jennings, Dean B.
Son, Dean, Jr., recipient of first G.I. Loan from Co-operative Bank (p),
03/30/1945:1
Transfers interest in taxi service to wife Barbara, 08/08/1947:1
Charged with non-support, 12/05/1947:1
Denies charge of non-support, 12/12/1947:14
Non-support case continued for disposition, 12/26/1947:1
Fails to appear in court, capias issued, 02/27/1948:1
Probation continued, 09/10/1948:7
Jennings, Dean B., Jr.
Recipient of first G.I. Loan from Co-operative Bank (p), 03/30/1945:1
Albert and Margaret Fawcett file petition to adopt, 09/05/1947:6
Jennings, Dean Burleigh
Jennings, Glen
Engaged to Rita May Quagan, 08/26/1949:1
Jennings, Glenn S.
Engaged to Rita M. McQuagan, 09/23/1949:7
Jennings, Lewis
Jennings, R.E.
E.L. Ouellette purchases General Construction Co. from Jennings (ad),
04/16/1948:5
Jennings, Robert
Daughter born, 07/06/1945:4, 02/11/1949:4
Jermyn, Carolyn
Wed to Charles A. Johnson, Jr., 08/23/1946:4
Jesse, John J.
Collides with Dorchester driver on Plympton St, 11/15/1946:1
Jessich, Dolores Josephine
Wed to Neal Russell O’Hara, Jr., 11/15/1946:5
Jessup, Mrs Willard
Moves to Rhode Island, 01/02/1948:4
Jewell, Al
Engaged to Edith Howe, 01/03/1947:3
Jewell, Albert F.
Tire blows, auto strikes light on North Main St, 09/13/1946:1
Engaged to Edith M. Howe, 04/09/1948:4
Wed to Edith M. Howe, 04/23/1948:6
Jewell, Arlene
Engaged to Stuart H. Dudley, 06/11/1948:4
Wed to Stuart H. Dudley, 06/18/1948:6
Jewell, Donald
Jewelry
see also M.L. Hinckley & Son; Robinson’s Jewelers
Harry M. Cook, 23 South Main St (ad), 06/20/1947:2
M. Bella B. Tourigny, jewelry making and repairing (ad), 08/08/1947:2
Harry Cook, high school class rings (ad), 11/21/1947:6
J.H. Turner, Inc.
Turner’s Express (ad), 10/24/1947:10
Transportation business purchased by Nemasket Transportation Co.,
12/30/1949:1
Nemasket Transportation Co. notice to public of purchase (ad),
12/30/1949:8
Jillson, Mrs Otis
Moves here from Alabama, 02/09/1945:3
Jillson, Otis
Promoted to Captain at Luzon, 11/02/1945:4
Returns from northern Luzon, 03/22/1946:4
With Columbia Medical Center, NY, 10/03/1947:4
Doctor opens office in Portland, 08/26/1949:2
Jim & Charlie’s
Oil burner service, 8 Sumner Ave (ad), 07/30/1948:8
Jim & Scotty’s
Home cleaning service (ad), 09/16/1949:12
Jimmy Fund
Mitchell Memorial Club collects $55, 06/25/1948:1
Town hopes to raise $200, 07/02/1948:1
Town raises $400, 07/09/1948:1
Local committee collects $397.70, 07/30/1948:1
Jim’s Texaco Gas Station
James Bradford, Rte 28 (ad), 09/12/1947:6
J.L. Jenney Coal Co.
see also Jenney Manufacturing Co.
6 Vine St (ad), 01/05/1945:2
01/05/1945:6
Wanted, truck drivers (ad), 01/19/1945:5
William Wrightington charged with unauthorized use of Jenney’s truck,
02/16/1945:3
Proposes to purchase Kayekjian’s land on Center St, build gas station,
12/21/1945:1
J.M. Wells, Inc.
Granted permit to erect sign at store on North Main St, 11/08/1946:3
Grand opening, 27-29 North Main St (ad), 11/08/1946:9
Second anniversary (ad), 11/26/1948:7
Third anniversary sale (ad), 11/11/1949:9
Celebrating 3rd anniversary (ad) (p), 11/18/1949:5
Joe’s Fixit Shop
Proprietor Joseph Fasulo, 469 Center St (ad), 06/13/1947:6
New location, 6 Everett St (ad), 04/09/1948:3
Joe’s Shoe Repair
Tosti’s Fixit Shop under new management (ad), 09/10/1948:3
Johanson, Clyde W.
Chief Petty Officer serving in the Pacific, 06/08/1945:8
Johanson, Mrs Clyde W.
Resides in Minneapolis, MN, 01/17/1947:2
John Cabot Club
Honors Vincenzo Morrone for 10 years of service, 04/27/1945:8
Oil burner fire on West Grove St, 11/14/1947:1
Selectmen take no action on slot machine, 03/26/1948:1
Liquor license suspended, 04/02/1948:1
Wins Twilight League baseball title, 09/03/1948:1
Trophy presented to Twi-League champs, 03/04/1949:8
John D. Dodenhoff & Son
Carpenters and cabinet makers (ad), 01/24/1947:6
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Assistant district manager Paul Harris resigns, 05/07/1948:10
John Mitchell Co.
TVs, radios, linoleum (ad), 11/05/1948:2
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Johnny’s Texaco Station
John Ferraguto opens station on Everett Square (ad), 08/20/1948:10
Johnson, August P.
Obituary, 03/29/1946:7
Johnson, Annie
Obituary, 08/17/1945:5
Johnson, Arthur
Johnson, Arthur Grantley
Wed to Lillian Lorraine Sturgis, 06/15/1945:4
Johnson, Betty
Married in Quincy, 02/04/1949:5
Engaged to Norman Belrose, 08/12/1949:2
Johnson, Betty Frances
Engaged to Norman Belrose, 08/05/1949:1
Johnson, Bradford
Lieutenant returns from the Philippines, 09/28/1945:7
Johnson, Caroline
Cadet nurse at Massachusetts Memorial hospital, 01/05/1945:2
Engaged to Nelson J. McIntire, 04/06/1945:4
Employed in Brockton, 08/22/1947:5
Johnson, Caroline E.
Engaged to Cornelius J. Kelley, Jr., 04/29/1949:6
Wed to Cornelius J. Kelly, Jr., 05/06/1949:6
Johnson, Caroline Eaton
Johnson, Charles A., Jr.
Wed to Carolyn Jermyn, 08/23/1946:4
Johnson, Charles E.
Brooder house fire on Taunton St, 02/27/1948:1
Johnson, David
Johnson, Dorabell
Wed to Lawrence Everett Smith, 08/19/1949:4
Wed to Laurence Everett Smith, 11/25/1949:5
Johnson, Elizabeth Frances
Engaged to Norman Chester Belrose, 08/12/1949:4
Wed to Norman Chester Belrose, 09/09/1949:5
Johnson, F.
Johnson, Frank
Johnson, Fred
Wareham St house remodeled, 04/05/1946:4
Johnson, Frederick C.
Private stationed at Fort Dix, 07/11/1947:1
Johnson, Frederick Charles
Johnson, Frederick, Jr.
Private completes basic training, 09/19/1947:8
Johnson, H.
Johnson, Helen Louise
Wed to Harold Emerson Brooks, 10/28/1949:5
Johnson, Henry
Who’s who at Memorial High School, 05/10/1946:4
Member of MHS senior yearbook staff, student council, and Pro Merito
Society (p), 06/21/1946:9
Johnson, Henry E.
Awarded Freshman Scholarship from Northeastern University,
09/06/1946:1
Johnson, Herbert
Employed in Boston, 02/02/1945:5
Home from U.S. Naval Hospital, 11/07/1947:5
Employed by Capital Telephone Exchange in Boston, 12/30/1949:5
Johnson, Herbert L.
Sideswiped by Taunton driver on Center St, 08/16/1946:1
Johnson, Jennie
Falls on porch at Montgomery Home, 06/03/1949:4
Johnson, John
Corporal with 9th AAF, 08/24/1945:1
South Carver couple married 25 years, 08/12/1949:7
Johnson, Leon W.
Engaged to Beverly C. Nelson, 09/02/1949:9
Johnson, Phyllis
Teacher resigns from Rock School, 09/13/1946:1
Johnson, Phyllis Mae
Engaged to Peter Thomas Farley, 04/06/1945:4
Wed to Peter Thomas Farley, 04/20/1945:4
Johnson, Ray
Obituary, 09/21/1945:1
Johnson, Robert
Johnson, Robert Franklin
Wed to Grace A. Vinton, 07/09/1948:4
Johnson, Roselle
Enrolled at Boston University, 06/22/1945:2
Johnson, Roselle L.
Named to Dean’s List at Colby College, 03/09/1945:8
On Dean’s List at Colby College, 11/02/1945:8
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Colby College, 04/26/1946:1
Engaged to William W. Tharion, 07/25/1947:5
Wed to William W. Tharion, 08/01/1947:4
Johnson, Solon
Takes boot training at Sampson, NY, 04/06/1945:4
Johnson, Stuart
Johnson, William
Johnson, William H.H.
Johnson, William L.
Graduates from Bentley School of Accounting & Finance,
06/17/1949:14
Fined $5 for speeding, pleads not guilty to reckless driving,
08/05/1949:9
Placed on probation, not suspended sentence, 08/19/1949:7
Johnson’s Candy Shop
Johnston, J. Douglas
Moves to Westport, 02/21/1947:10
Johnston, Roy
Son born, 09/05/1947:4
Johnston, Shirley Roy
Engaged to Dorothy M. Burke, 07/04/1947:4
Wed to Dorothy M. Burke, 07/25/1947:5
Jolley, Paul J.
Needs salesmen for Plymouth County Roofing Co. (ad), 02/21/1947:10
Jollimore, Ambrose
Dies in Stoughton, 01/02/1948:4
Jollimore, Howard
Brother dies in Stoughton, 01/02/1948:4
Jollimore, Howard G.
Moves into home on Plymouth St, 07/19/1946:8
Jollimore, Howard K.
Purchases Plymouth St cottage from Lorenzo Wood, 07/05/1946:8
Jollimore, Mabel
Brother dies in Stoughton, 01/02/1948:4
Jonas, Mrs Harry
Resides in Van Nuys, CA, 06/28/1946:2
Joncas, Alvina
Engaged to Harry W. Morris, 11/08/1946:3
Engaged to Harry W. Morris, 08/29/1947:4
Wed to Harry W. Morris, 09/12/1947:4
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Joncas, Frances
Engaged to Tony Serra, 01/26/1945:1
Joncas, Jeffrey
Obituary, 07/13/1945:3
Jones, Arthur
Cuts foot with ax on cranberry bog, 11/19/1948:1
Jones, Barbara
Cast member of senior play, Girls’ League, and student council (p),
06/21/1946:9
Completes studies at Household School of Attendant Nursing in Boston,
11/26/1948:5
Jones, Frances
Jones, Hattie May
Teaching veteran of 50 years resigns from Bates School faculty,
01/16/1948:1
Jones, Irene E. Ferrioli
Obituary, 02/04/1949:6
Jones, Joyce Logan
Son born, 07/15/1949:4
Jones, Lillian
Accepts post in office at State Farm, 02/02/1945:5
Engaged to Louis William Prost, 09/14/1945:4
Wed to Louis William Prost, 09/28/1945:4
Moves from South Middleboro to Middleboro, 10/12/1945:4
Jones, Lothrop
Son born, 07/15/1949:4
Jones, M. Alice
04/11/1947:1
Mother dies in Weston, 09/03/1948:10
Middleboro teacher honored by Delta Kappa Gamma, 04/08/1949:1
Jones, Mrs Paul
Purchases North St home from Edward Dunn, 06/22/1945:8
Jones, Myrtle
Resides in Joliet, IL, 07/27/1945:4
Jones, Pamelia
Engaged to Hayden John Hayward, 08/15/1947:8
Engaged to Hayden J. Evans Hayward, 09/05/1947:4
Wed to Hayden J. Evans Hayward, 10/03/1947:4
Jones, Paul
Burned by gas explosion, 07/15/1949:1
Enrolls in Roanoke College, Salem, VA, 09/23/1949:12
Jones, R.
Jones, Regina B.
Wed to Laurence E. Ambroult, 11/15/1946:5
Jones, Robert
Cousin dies in Quincy, 02/23/1945:4
Chimney fire on Plymouth St, 03/01/1946:3, 03/01/1946:4
Employed as mechanic at State Farm, 08/30/1946:8
Navy man at Great Lakes Training Station, 08/12/1949:2
Jones, Robert S.
Jones, Ruth Frances
Engaged to Patsy L. Inglese, 01/19/1945:5
Wed to Patsy L. Inglese, 01/26/1945:4
Jones, Wallace
Died in Battle of the Bulge, buried here with military, 11/21/1947:4
Jordan, Howard
Son born, 09/05/1947:4
Jose, Bartholomew
bog, 06/13/1947:1
Outbreak of accidents on berry bogs; four fatalities, 06/27/1947:1
Joseph, Anna M.
Liquor license transfers with sale of property from Leonie Carpenter,
04/05/1946:1
Notice of liquor license transfer from Leonie Carpenter (ad),
04/05/1946:5
Oil burner flareup on Wareham St, 04/12/1946:10
Selectmen vote again, 04/19/1946:4
Oil burner flareup at The Fireside eatery on Rte 28, 06/13/1947:3
Joseph L. Ayotte & Son
Realtors, Lakeville, MA (ad), 06/11/1948:3
Journalists
Neal O’Hara principal speaker at meeting of Plymouth County
Employees Association, 04/13/1945:4
Joyce, Joseph
Dies in Boston, 08/05/1949:10
Judaism (see Interfaith Committee for United Jewish Appeal)
Judge, L. Charles
Commercial artist joins Williams Studio, 01/16/1948:5
Gives art brush demo to MHS art students (p), 03/26/1948:1
Judge, Mrs Edward
Resides in Providence, RI, 06/22/1945:5
Judges (see Fourth District Court)
Judson, K.
Broilers, roasters, and fryers (ad), 01/21/1949:2
Judson, Ken
New House for sale (ad), 08/26/1949:9
Judson, Kenneth
Wanted, house trailer (ad), 10/04/1946:6
Couple moves to Florida, 01/17/1947:5
Incubator for sale (ad), 11/28/1947:4
Judson, K.H.
Buckeye incubator for sale (ad), 04/15/1949:2
Julius, David J.
Resigns from Central Congregational to take post in Minneapolis, MN
(p), 06/08/1945:1
Farewell party for departing minister, 07/06/1945:1
Kiwanis fete local clergyman, 07/06/1945:1
Unable to attend centennial of Central Congregational, 05/02/1947:10
Assumes pastorate in Pullman, WA, 10/15/1948:10
Julius, Mrs David J.
Mother dies, 01/19/1945:8
Junk Dealers
“No Dumping” signs at Freedman’s torn down, 03/23/1945:3
Selectmen grant licenses, 05/11/1945:6, 12/21/1945:10
Robert Westgate granted license for service station, but no junk yard,
04/19/1946:1
George Berman withdraws application for license, 07/05/1946:1
New Bedford man denied license, 08/09/1946:8
Fire in waste paper at Berman’s junk yard, 06/20/1947:4
Notice of hearing for Wesloff’s license, 03/12/1948:3
Wesloff Zion refused license, 03/26/1948:10
Fire in rags at Berman’s junk yard, 04/02/1948:3
Max Berman struck on head by iron pipe, dies in hospital, 09/24/1948:1
Berman family to continue business (ad), 10/01/1948:10
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Jurgelewicz, Boleslaw
Son born, 02/09/1945:5
Gets six months for contempt in support case, 07/16/1948:1
Jurgelewicz, Boleslaw J.
Charged with assault on Anders Martenson, Jr., 04/23/1948:1
Denies assault on Martenson, 04/30/1948:8
Guilty of assault on Anders Martenson, Jr., 05/07/1948:1
Jurgelewicz, Charles
Jurgelewicz, Charles E.
To attend Coast Guard Academy, 07/11/1947:5
Wins appointment to Coast Guard Academy on nation-wide exam,
07/18/1947:1
Coast Guard cadet stationed in New London, CT, 12/23/1949:1
Jurgelewicz, John Francis
Transfers to minecraft training center at Little Creek, VA, 06/08/1945:4
Engaged to Dorothy Olga Dahlin, 11/14/1947:4
Wed to Dorothy Olga Dahlin, 11/21/1947:4
Jurgelewicz, Sally
Joseph Mackiewicz charged with assault on Jurgelewicz, 04/23/1948:1
Mackiewicz assault case continued, 04/30/1948:8
Joseph Mackiewicz guilty of assault on Jurgelewicz, 05/07/1948:1
Jurgelewicz, Sally B.
Jurgelewicz, Stanley
Jurgelewocz, Boleslaw J.
Taxi driver fined $10 for speeding, 11/22/1946:2
Jurglewicz, C.
Jurglewicz, John F., Jr.
Loses control of car on Miller St, breaks utility pole, 11/30/1945:1
Jurors
Lakeville list for 1945, 03/02/1945:7
Selectmen add 47 names to list, 07/27/1945:2
List of Lakeville jurors, 08/17/1945:3
Forty-eight names added to list, 06/28/1946:1
Twelve Middleboro citizens drawn for rape-murder trial, 04/04/1947:1
Fifteen Middleboro citizens drawn for Brockton murder trial,
05/09/1947:1
Three Middleboro men drawn for duty in June, 05/16/1947:1
Jury list numbers 132, 07/04/1947:1
Jury list has 117 names added, 07/09/1948:7
Selectmen make additions to jury list, 07/01/1949:5
Names added to jury list, 07/15/1949:10
Jussaume, Lucien
Son born, 11/19/1948:4
Jussila, John
Private serves in France at staging area for returning servicemen,
08/31/1945:1
Jussila, Kay Brenda
Jussila, Sulo
Son born, 03/23/1945:4
Jussilla, Peter
Justine, Judy
K
Kaasinen, Reino
Engaged to Caroline Cannon, 07/06/1945:1
Kaasinen, Reino John
Wed to Caroline Cannon, 09/27/1946:4
Kakstis, Helen
Ambulance cannot get through, firemen lend aid, 01/30/1948:1
Kanchuga, Robert
Receives medical discharge, 11/30/1945:3
Kanserstein, Arthur
Assistant superintendent at Lakeville Sanatorium, 10/19/1945:8
Sanatorium doctor to take up private practice in Barre, 11/23/1945:1
Kanserstein, Teresa
Resigns from Selective Service Board, 10/19/1945:8
Kanserstein, Theresa
Employed by Selective Service Board, 07/13/1945:4
Karlson, Herbert J.
Kasbeer, Elizabeth
Returns from duty in the Pacific, 01/25/1946:8
Kassinen, Reino John
Engaged to Caroline Cannon, 09/13/1946:5
Kauffman, John Howell, Jr.
Wed to Jeanne Mendall, 12/23/1949:1
Kaufman, Mrs John
Resides in Eustis, FL, 06/27/1947:2
Kayajan, Alice
Files suit against Rockland party as result of collision, 12/13/1946:10
Kayajan, Alice A.
Ardavast Kayajan charged with assault on wife Alice, 07/22/1949:4
Kayajan, Ardavast
Petitions to confirm title to land, 12/07/1945:7
Charged with assault on wife Alice, 07/22/1949:4
Kayajan, Armen
Son born, 05/02/1947:5
Kayajan, Armen G.
Kayajan, Charles
Kayajan, Charley
Named MHS football co-captain, 12/09/1949:1
Kayajan, Haig
Discharged from Medical Detachment, 10/19/1945:2
Kayajan, Margaret G.
Kayajan, Samuel
Petitions to confirm title to land, 11/23/1945:5, 12/07/1945:7
Notice of sheriff’s sale of real estate at public auction, 08/09/1946:6
Kayajanian, Ardavast
Kayajanian, Samuel
Notice of sheriff’s sale of real estate at public auction, 08/09/1946:6
Kayekjian, Vartanoush
Jenney Co. proposes to purchase land on Center St, build gas station,
12/21/1945:1
Kayjan, M.
Owner of Center and Pearl St lot asks to clean it up, 08/10/1945:1
Kay's Cut-Rate Store
Woolworth’s plans expansion, Dunn must move, 04/02/1948:1
May relocate to Plymouth, 04/16/1948:1
Forced out of business (ad), 05/21/1948:10
Kazekjian, Mrs Varnatoush
Selectmen promise gas station license to Jenney, not to present owner,
01/04/1946:1
Kazekjian, Vartanoush
Notice of hearing on service station application, 12/21/1945:10
Kazlauski, Stanley
Son born, 08/20/1948:4
Kazlauski, Stanley William
Discharged from naval hospital in Idaho, 09/28/1945:4
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Keedwell, Annie M.
Obituary, 03/01/1946:3
Keedwell, Annie Mary
Widow of George H. dies at age 82, 03/01/1946:5
Keedwell, George
Resides in Montreal, Canada, 02/04/1949:10
Keedwell, Kenneth
01/07/1949:1
Keedwell, Kenneth B.
Keedwell, Marjorie B.
Engaged to Vincent P. Iampietro, 08/16/1946:5
Wed to Vincent P. Iampietro, 09/13/1946:5
Keedwell, Polly Ann
05/16/1947:1
Keedwell, Stuart
Resides in Syracuse, NY, 02/22/1946:8
Keefe, Andrew
Keenan, Esther
Wed to John W. Carr, 3rd, 02/04/1949:10
Keenan, Eugene
Dies suddenly in Washington, DC, 03/26/1948:3
Keenan, William A.
Discharged from 1st Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, 12/28/1945:6
Keene, Fred M.
Dies at age 80, 05/16/1947:4
Obituary, 05/16/1947:4
Keesler, Louis M.
Engaged to Minnie Freedman, 02/04/1949:4
Keil, Donald
Lieutenant (jg) stationed in Philadelphia, 05/18/1945:4
Keil, Donald A.
Receives degree at Indiana Technical College, 03/11/1949:7
Keil, Ruth Grossman
Resides in Fort Wayne, IN, 09/06/1946:3, 06/13/1947:10
Keirstead, Nelson M.
Discharged from 1031st Air Engineering Squadron, 12/28/1945:6
Keith (Mr)
List of wedding attendees, 06/11/1948:2
Keith, Cassie
Petition against estate, 12/19/1947:10
Keith, Clifford L.
Keith, Cynthia
Engaged to Benjamin F. Walker, 01/02/1948:1, 07/15/1949:4
Wed to Benjamin F. Walker, 07/22/1949:4
Keith, Francis
Ensign completes 30 days of flight training, 08/16/1946:8
Keith, Francis L.
Midshipman at Annapolis, 04/27/1945:8
Scheduled for flight training in Jacksonville, FL, 06/21/1946:10
Ensign serves on USS Houston, 01/03/1947:5
Ensign on leave from USS Houston, 04/11/1947:3
Lieutenant (jg) stationed in Pensacola, FL, 10/07/1949:12
Keith, Francis Lovell
Graduates from U.S. Naval Academy, 05/31/1946:8
Midshipman graduates from Naval Academy (p), 06/14/1946:1
Engaged to Anne Lorine Cronin, 04/02/1948:9
Keith, Jane
Enrolls at Vermont Junior College, 09/28/1945:8
Graduates from Vermont Junior College, 06/13/1947:10
Accepts post with United Shoe Machinery Co. in Boston, 09/05/1947:8
Keith, Ronald
Keith, Weston Eaton
Bridgewater man dies at age 80, 04/09/1948:4
Keith & Alger
Insurance, 12 Center St (ad), 08/03/1945:5
Kellar, Arline Helen
Kelleher, Evaline Fuller
Kelleher, Gerald
Engaged to Eveline Fuller, 11/29/1946:2
Kelleher, Gerald J.
Wed to Eveline A. Fuller, 12/13/1946:7
Kelleher, Gerald J., Jr.
Engaged to Eveline A. Fuller, 11/22/1946:5
Kelleher, Gerald, Jr.
Engaged to Eveline Fuller, 05/24/1946:4
Keller, Vincent
Stationed at Fort Dix, NJ, 02/04/1949:5
Keller, Vincent J.
Engaged to Helen L. Graham, 12/14/1945:4
Wed to Helen L. Graham, 12/21/1945:4
Keller, Vincent John
Kelley, Annie
Takes annual census and street list in Lakeville, 01/12/1945:7
Kelley, Cornelius J., Jr.
Engaged to Caroline E. Johnson, 04/29/1949:6
Kelley, Francis A.
Thomas Bros. truck rear-ended on Rte 28, 05/23/1947:1
Kelley, Frederick D.
Oil burner fire on Smith St, 12/19/1947:5
Kelley, George
Resides in Brooklyn, NY, 08/03/1945:5
Kelley, Grace H.
Files nuisance complaint against Williams’ lumber yard, 01/31/1947:1
Williams ordered to clean up lumber yard, 02/07/1947:4
Kelley, Helen M.
Engaged to Ernest T. Morgan, 11/22/1946:5
Wed to Ernest T. Morgan, 11/29/1946:5
Kelley, Lawrence
Resides in Chicago, 12/12/1947:12
Kelley, LeRoy E.
Engaged to Marianna N. Lemmo, 02/08/1946:4
Wed to Marianna A. Lemmo, 03/15/1946:5
Kelley, Luke F.
Attorney appointed master in chancery, 04/01/1949:1
Appointed conciliation commissioner, 04/08/1949:9
Kelley, Martin E.
Fined $10 for driving without a license, 09/12/1947:7
Kelley, Priscilla
Engaged to Daniel P. Shedd, 05/04/1945:4
Wed to Daniel Porter Shedd, 05/18/1945:4
Kelley, Ralph D.
Obituary, 05/28/1948:5
Kelley, Ralph Doty
Dies at age 58, 05/28/1948:4
Kelley, Roger W.
Files claim for damage to auto in accident with Abington woman,
10/17/1947:1
Kelley, Stephen D.
Bridge St couple married 50 years (p), 12/16/1949:1
Lakeville couple married 50 years, 12/23/1949:1
Kelley, Thatcher T.
Dennisport couple married 50 years, 05/21/1948:10
Kelley, Wallace
Accepts post with Savings Bank, 02/16/1945:2
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Kelley, Weston
Pledges Sigma Alpha Epsilon at UMass, 12/24/1948:10
Kelly (Miss)
MHS sophomore class adviser (p), 06/21/1946:9
Kelly, Cornelius J., Jr.
Wed to Caroline E. Johnson, 05/06/1949:6
Kelly, Cornelius James, Jr.
Kelly, James E.
Corporal stationed at Minter Field, CA, 05/18/1945:8
Kelly, John
Obituary, 04/23/1948:5
Dies at age 77, 04/23/1948:6
Kelly, Margaret
Kelly, Margaret E.
Engaged to Charles L. Long, 05/18/1945:4
Wed to Charles L. Long, 05/25/1945:4
Kelly, Teresa
New MHS social studies teacher, 01/12/1945:3
Pledges Pi Lambda Theta, 04/18/1947:10
Engaged to Thomas L. Warren, 06/11/1948:2
Kelly, Teresa M.
Engaged to Thomas L. Warren, 01/30/1948:1
Engaged to Thomas Warren, 05/07/1948:10
Kelly, Teresa Mary
Engaged to Thomas Larkin Warren, 06/11/1948:4
Wed to Thomas Larkin Warren, 06/25/1948:5
Kelsey, Rose Collins
Obituary, 07/19/1946:8
Kemball, Fannie
Newton woman dies as result of head-on collision on Rte 28,
09/17/1948:1
Kendall, Betty
Enrolls at Catawba College, NC, 09/17/1948:2
Kendall, Carl
Methodist group adopts resolution after bishops yield to ODT,
06/15/1945:1
Kendall, Carolyn
Attends Catawba College, NC, 12/23/1949:10
Kendall, J. Jamison
Resides in South Carolina, 08/22/1947:6
Resides in Lynchburg, VA, 12/26/1947:8
Employed by Stephen Thompson Paper Co., 02/06/1948:10
Kendall, J.J.
Private home from overseas, 07/20/1945:4
Kendall, John
Post-nuptial party for bride of, 04/29/1949:12
Kendall, John J.
Wed to Ruth Nye Leonard, 04/08/1949:1
Son born, 11/25/1949:5
Kendall, John Jamison
Engaged to Ruth Nye Leonard, 01/14/1949:1
Wed to Ruth Nye Leonard, 05/27/1949:7
Kendall, Nancy
Awarded scholarship to Pembroke College, 06/08/1945:1
Enters Women’s College of University of North Carolina, 09/21/1945:8
On class banner design committee at Woman’s College in Greensboro,
NC, 11/23/1945:3
Receives visit from Frederick Perry in North Carolina, 05/03/1946:1
Elected vice president of class at Women’s College of University of NC,
04/25/1947:1
In Who’s Who Among Students, 11/21/1947:10
Named outstanding senior at Women’s College of University of North
Carolina, 11/19/1948:1
Graduates from University of North Carolina, 05/27/1949:7
Receives degree from North Carolina cum laude (p), 06/10/1949:1
Assumes position with Children’s Art Center in Boston, 10/21/1949:4
Kendall, Nancy McNeely
Chosen MHS valedictorian, 03/16/1945:1
Kendall, Ruth Leonard
Post-nuptial party for bride, 04/29/1949:12
Son born, 11/25/1949:5
Kenesky, Henry
Keniston (Miss)
Takes over MHS library, 11/04/1949:8
Keniston, Erma S.
Does not accept call from Third Baptist, 07/19/1946:8
Kennedy, Carmen
Member of MHS yearbook staff (p), 06/21/1946:9
Kennedy, Charles R.
Kennedy, Chester R., Jr.
Files complaint against Alice McHenry for passing bad check,
04/18/1947:1
Kennedy, Daniel
08/06/1948:1
Kennedy, Daniel F., Jr.
Seaman 1st class with U.S. Navy, 10/12/1945:1
Kennedy, Edwin A.
Employs in public works department, 08/31/1945:3
Kennedy, Eugene A.
Kennedy, George
Promoted to sales manager with Kendall Mfg. in Rockford, IL,
10/22/1948:11
Kennedy, George E.
Family moves to Norwood, 08/30/1946:8
Kennedy, Gertrude
Kennedy, Isabelle
Employed at New England Telephone & Telegraph Co., 11/28/1947:4
Employed at Middleboro Telephone Office, 08/13/1948:5
Kennedy, James H.
Dean Jennings, Jr. recipient of first G.I. Loan from Co-operative Bank
(p), 03/30/1945:1
Named president of Co-operative Central Bank (p), 04/19/1946:1
Named appraiser for sewage project, 11/25/1949:1
Kennedy, Judith
Kennedy, Margaret
Kennedy, Mary A.
Obituary, 09/27/1946:3
Kennedy, Maurice
Kennedy, Maurice J.
Seabee serving on Okinawa (p), 09/21/1945:1
Kennedy, Mrs Parker
Resides in Newton Center, 01/18/1946:2
Kennedy, Thalia
Graduates from Newton High School, 06/13/1947:3
Kennedy, Thalia Weston
Receives certificate of merit in Pepsi Cola Scholarship contest,
04/11/1947:1
Kennedy, William
01/07/1949:1
Kennedy, William T.
Navigator on epochal air trip across Atlantic, 11/02/1945:1
Kennel and Obedience Club (see Plymouth County Kennel and Obedience
Training Club)
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Kenney, Douglas
Prisoner of war returns from Germany, 06/08/1945:4
Flight Officer reports to Atlanta, GA, 08/03/1945:1
Takes position with United Fruit Co. in Honduras, 06/24/1949:2
Kenney, J. Douglas
Liberated from German prison, 05/25/1945:1
Kenniston (Miss)
Succeeds Lois Wright at Bates School, 01/10/1947:2
Kenny, Nellie H.
Dies at age 71, 06/07/1946:5
Obituary, 06/07/1946:7
Ken’s Sport Shop
Opens at 24 Wareham St (ad), 01/24/1947:3
Kenneth Shaw petitions to erect sign, 02/07/1947:4
Sponsors snapping turtle contest, 05/14/1948:1
Ralph Thompson captures largest turtle, 30 lbs., 08/27/1948:5
Under new management, Steve Stanley (ad), 02/11/1949:10
Kenyon, James
Member of MHS student council, traffic squad, and cast of senior play
(p), 06/21/1946:9
Enters Brown University, 09/19/1947:8
Kenyon, James S.
Oil burner flareup on South Main St, 08/09/1946:8
Obituary, 01/02/1948:5
Kenyon, James S., Jr.
Attends Tabor Academy, 04/11/1947:8
Graduates from Tabor Academy, 06/13/1947:10
Kenyon, Ledieu
Resides in Bronxville, NY, 07/12/1946:3
Keough, Barbara
Engaged to John A. Hurst, 06/08/1945:6
Keough, Barbara W.
Keough, Barbara Winifred
Engaged to John Anthony Hurst, 04/26/1946:5
Wed to John Anthony Hurst, 05/03/1946:5
Keough, John
Oil burner flareup on Everett St, 08/31/1945:6
Keough, John E.
Injured in auto accident in Whitman, 01/25/1946:1
Keough, John F.
Weaver collides with Keough at Arch and Everett St, 09/03/1948:6
Keough, John Francis
Obituary, 11/05/1948:2
Husband of Winifred McManus dies at age 67, 11/05/1948:6
Keough, Joseph
Keough, Marie Shaw
Son born, 11/11/1949:5
Keough, Martha
Keough, Shirley
Attends Maryland College, 03/30/1945:8
Engaged to Paul Sullivan, 11/15/1946:5
Keough, Shirley E.
Graduates from Maryland College for Women, 05/31/1946:3
Engaged to Paul David Sullivan, 06/21/1946:8
Keough, Shirley Elizabeth
Engaged to Paul David Sullivan, 12/20/1946:4, 01/03/1947:5
Wed to Paul David Sullivan, 01/10/1947:5
Keough, Susan
Keough, William
Son born, 07/23/1948:4
Keough, William F.
Myrtle Rice injured in head-on crash in Wareham, 04/11/1947:1
Pleads not guilty to negligent driving, 04/25/1947:1
Reckless driving results in revocation of license, 10/31/1947:1
Myrtle Rice files suit against Keough in wake of traffic accident,
11/28/1947:3
Hammond & Keough truck collides with A&P car on South Main St,
02/11/1949:8
Son born, 11/11/1949:5
Keough, William Francis
Engaged to Marie Wordell Shaw, 02/14/1947:5, 06/20/1947:4
Wed to Marie Wordell Shaw, 07/11/1947:4
Kerrish, William E.
Promoted at Oliver Johnson & Co., 05/27/1949:10
Kessler, Louis M.
Wed to Minnie Freedman, 02/25/1949:5
Kettelle, Howard
Purchases pine lot in Lakeville from John Hotz, 06/07/1946:2
Keyes, Albert H.
Methodist men pay tribute to church leader (p), 04/16/1948:1
Keyes, George B.
Resides in Fitchburg, 01/12/1945:8
Keyes, Joseph Foster
Obituary, 05/28/1948:3
Dies at age 69, 05/28/1948:4
Keyes, Lila May
Obituary, 07/04/1947:4
Wife of Albert H. dies at age 67, 07/04/1947:4
Keyzer, David Arthur
Kidder, Lorena C.
Engaged to Richard C. Leonard, 10/08/1948:6, 10/22/1948:6
Kiddie Land
Grand opening on Wareham St (ad), 10/15/1948:3
Moves to 123 Center St (ad), 11/18/1949:6
Kidnapping
Quincy auto allegedly used in kidnapping located here, 05/11/1945:1
Cynthia Hudson “kidnaps” her three children, 08/24/1945:4
Kierstead, Nelson L.
Corporal stationed in China, 02/09/1945:4
Kierstead, Robert
Sells Miller St house to Robert Henderson, 04/20/1945:6
Killed in Action (see World War, 1939-1945 – Casualties)
Kilpatrick, Alexander John
Obituary, 01/12/1945:4
Son of James and Annie Greer dies at age 46, 01/12/1945:5
Kilpatrick, James
Cited for outstanding scholarship at Brown University, 12/12/1947:8
Kilpatrick, James D.
Kilpatrick, James David
Passes radar technician examination, 03/30/1945:8
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Brown University, 06/20/1947:8
Kilpatrick, William C.
Resigns from Church of Our Saviour, moves to Elmira Heights, NY,
11/08/1946:1
Reverend ill, cannot leave for new post, 11/29/1946:1
Still ill, 12/20/1946:1
Our Saviour’s pastor goes to Stoughton, 04/25/1947:1
Kindergarten
Florence Bryant Crane pictured with 29th kindergarten class (p),
05/24/1946:1
Mrs Thomas Tate organizes class on Webster St, 10/25/1946:4
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Kindergarten (continued)
Janet Savage assistant to Florence Crane at kindergarten, 12/27/1946:8
Mrs Ralph Crane re-opens school (ad), 08/29/1947:6
Mrs Thomas Tate opens The Jack and Jill Kindergarten, 10/03/1947:8
Mrs Thomas Tate closes Jack and Jill for the season, 06/18/1948:12
Jack and Jill re-opens October 4th (ad), 08/20/1948:3
King, Arthur F.
Engaged to Marian Fenn Cowan, 09/13/1946:5
Wed to Marian Fenn Cowan, 09/13/1946:5
King, Bertha Lagarde
King, Esther
Engaged to Louis Bryant, Jr., 10/28/1949:10
King, George
Son born, 03/26/1948:4
King, George, Jr.
Son born, 01/12/1945:5
King, Henry O.
Concludes 50 years of bakery service for Whitman company,
10/12/1945:1
King, La Verne G.
Engaged to Elizabeth B.L. Shaw, 06/08/1945:6
King, LaVerne
Engaged to Elizabeth B. Shaw, 11/23/1945:4
King, Laverne
Private 1st Class stationed at Pensacola, FL, 01/11/1946:8
King, LaVerne George
King, Thomas
Gets two months for drunkenness, 03/04/1949:11
Gets six months for drunkenness, 09/09/1949:2
King, William
Son born, 10/05/1945:4
King Phillip Cafe
Jennie Hoover announces opening of dining room (ad), 08/20/1948:10
Kingman, Helen E.
Fire in leaves spreads to fence on Forest, 01/03/1947:1
Kingman, Nellie Shaw
Dies in Los Angeles, 09/28/1945:8
King's Daughters - Shining Circle
Florence Mendall awarded 50-year citation, 01/11/1946:2
Holds annual supper and sale, 12/05/1947:7
Presents jewel safe to Mrs Tom Thumb museum, 03/25/1949:12
King’s Daughters - Whatsoever Circle
Observes 50th anniversary, 10/24/1947:4
Kingsley, Arthur
Couple leaves for Europe to visit relatives, 08/23/1946:4
Kingsley, Arthur C.
Family home after a year in France, 08/29/1947:1
Obituary, 12/30/1949:5
Kingsley, Edwin
Kingston, Ernest
Family moves to new home on Pleasant St, 08/19/1949:5
Kingston, Ernest L.
Oil burner flareup on Old Center St, 12/24/1948:10
Kinney, Genevieve Alice
Engaged to Milton Kenneth Young, 06/14/1946:5
Wed to Milton Kenneth Young, 06/21/1946:4
Kinney, Leafie E.
Engaged to Gustave W. Benson, 05/16/1947:4
Wed to Gustave W. Benson, 05/30/1947:4
Kinney, Terry, Jr.
Engaged to Marion I. McInnis, 11/22/1946:5
Wed to Marion I. McInnis, 11/29/1946:5
Kinsey, Donald R.
Major stationed at Fort Leavenworth, KS, 06/18/1948:8
Kinsman, Arleen
Engaged to Robert Peirce, 04/19/1946:8
Engaged to Robert Edward Pierce, 05/10/1946:5
Kinsman, Arleen Mable
Wed to Robert Edward Pierce, 05/17/1946:5
Kinsman, Donald
Private serving in the Pacific (p), 09/14/1945:1
Kinsman, Donald F.
Kinsman, Dudley
Returns to work in Brazil with one and half ton truck, 12/16/1949:14
Kinsman, Dwight Pierce
Dies at age 65, 04/02/1948:4
Obituary, 04/02/1948:5
Kinsman, Elizabeth
Engaged to Anthony J. Florindo, 06/22/1945:1
Engaged to Antone J. Florindo, 03/28/1947:5
Wed to Antone J. Florindo, 04/11/1947:5
Kinsman, G. Dudley
Missionary returns after seven years in Brazil, 02/13/1948:9
Missionary returns from South America, 03/12/1948:1
Kinsman, Reginald
Engaged to Alice Evelyn Beech, 01/05/1945:8
Engaged to Alice Beech, 04/13/1945:8
Kinsman, Reginald F.
Kinsman, Reginald Frank
Wed to Alice E. Beech, 05/25/1945:4
Kinsman, Richard
Occupies new home on Corinne Pwy, 05/10/1946:3
Kinsman, Robert Allen
Dies of injuries from truck crash on Old Center St, 03/28/1947:1
Dies at age 32, 03/28/1947:5
Kinsman, Roger S.
Engaged to Olive Louise Beal, 08/20/1948:6
Kinsman, William
Meets W. Robert Thomas in South Pacific, 04/20/1945:1
Promoted to Chief Petty Officer on Okinawa, 07/13/1945:4
Kinsman’s Dairy
3 North St (ad), 02/02/1945:3
Serving Middleboro customers for 40 years, 08/08/1947:5
Kinzie, Donald R.
Captain returns to U.S. after three years in England, 06/01/1945:1
Kirkell, Casimer
Engaged to Elizabeth Drew Di Stefano, 01/30/1948:4
Kirkell, Charles
Kirkell, Kathleen
Born to Charles, 03/04/1949:6
Kirkell, Roseanne
Kirkland, Alice Elizabeth
Wife of William dies at age 37, 06/14/1946:5
Obituary, 06/14/1946:7
Kirkland, William
Superintendent of fire alarm system, 04/12/1946:1
Huxley falls into river while fishing, rescued by Kirkland, 07/18/1947:1
Kissler, Louis Martin
Engaged to Minnie Freedman, 11/12/1948:5
Kitchel, June M.
Wed to Frederick A. Houghton, 08/16/1946:5
Kivlin, Alfred R.
Obituary, 11/11/1949:4
Kiwanis Club (see Middleboro Kiwanis Club)
Klar, August
Former bakery owner turns 90, biography, 12/09/1949:1
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Klar, Jessie N.
Arthur and Ida Rubin purchase Pasztor & Klar building on Center St,
01/04/1946:1
Klebash, Annie Martinelli
Son born, 08/26/1949:4
Klebash, John
Son born, 08/26/1949:4
Kline, E.
Doctor relocates office to 81 Center St (ad), 04/04/1947:7
Office moves to 259 Center St (ad), 05/06/1949:12
Kline, Emanuel
Kline, Geraldine
Attends school in Wilkesbarre, PA, 01/02/1948:4
Honor student at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, PA, 03/04/1949:12
Kline, Sophie
Knapp, Allen H.
Considers setting up medical practice here, 05/10/1946:6
Knapp, Inez Blanche
Widow of George F. dies at age 70, 04/02/1948:4
Knight, Charles Ralph
Engaged to Gertrude Margaret Barlow, 01/23/1948:4
Wed to Gertrude Margaret Barlow, 01/30/1948:4
Knight, Helen
Wed to Roland Martin, 03/04/1949:7
Knight, Tristan P.
Called by Unitarian Church (p), 05/27/1949:1
Knight, Tristan Paul
Reception for new Unitarian minister, 07/15/1949:4
Rev Knight seeks homes for DPs, 11/04/1949:7
Knights of Columbus
Archbishop announces addition of nuns to local community,
05/02/1947:1
Elect officers at annual meeting, 06/20/1947:3
Hold annual meeting, 07/01/1949:1
Knolls, David
Born to Leslie, 07/23/1948:10
Knolls, Leslie
Son born, 07/23/1948:10
Knowles, Josephine
Employed in Boston, 08/24/1945:7
Knowlton, Emily T.
Carver woman dies at age 90, 08/17/1945:4
Knysinski, Edmund
Promoted to Sergeant, 11/30/1945:3
Named chief of Lakeville Fire Department, 07/15/1949:1
Knysinski, Joseph
Private now in Germany, 06/15/1945:2
Private now in Vienna, 09/14/1945:3
Nephew, Edward Rynoski, located in Warsaw, Poland, 11/30/1945:3
Knysnski, Edmund
Sergeant stationed in Maryland, 02/01/1946:3
Koczera, Isabelle
Engaged to William F. Gaudette, 01/28/1949:4
Wed to William F. Gaudette, 02/18/1949:7
Koepfer, Martha L.
Hunt three hours for missing woman, 12/17/1948:1
Koerner, Ogden Henry
Wed to Margherita Martino, 01/17/1947:5
Kohfer, Henry
Koish, Pauline
Ensign stationed at Brooklyn, NY, 01/19/1945:8
Kolowrath, Mildred
Engaged to Leon J. Bunk, 06/03/1949:1
Kontos, Nicholas
Fails to appear on charge of arson, 03/16/1945:5
Case continued, 03/23/1945:2
Fined for outdoor burning without a permit, 03/23/1945:7
Held for grand jury on charge of attempted rape, 02/21/1947:5
Kopcych, Joseph
Wed to Ruth Mildred Lesperance, 02/09/1945:5
Kopitz, Kurt
Daughter born, 11/30/1945:5, 05/07/1948:4
Korna, Walter
Dies at age 77, 12/31/1948:5
Korpinen, Edward
Korpinen, Edward Nilo
Engaged to Mary Anna Salmi, 07/30/1948:4
Wed to Mary Anna Salmi, 08/06/1948:4
Koski, Raymond
Kotchounian, Mihran A.
Krakowski, John
Krakowski, John Francis
Engaged to Saada Mae Gage, 02/27/1948:4
Wed to Saada Mae Gage, 03/05/1948:6
Krakowski, Joseph A.
Engaged to Bernice E. Bumpus, 05/16/1947:4
Wed to Bernice E. Bumpus, 05/23/1947:4
Krakto, Michael
Engaged to Laura Mello, 04/05/1946:4
Kramer, Abraham
Opens The Boston Store here 30 years ago, 01/14/1949:1
Kramer, Alton
Receives hand wound in action in Germany, 01/12/1945:1
Visits fellow convalescent in England, 02/09/1945:4
Writes home from deserted Nazi home (l), 05/18/1945:4
Engaged to Eunice Bixon, 11/26/1948:4
Kramer, Alton M.
Private home from service in Europe, 07/20/1945:4
Treasurer of Phi Epsilon Pi at Tufts College, 10/24/1947:9
Engaged to Eunice Bixon, 02/11/1949:4
Wed to Alma Eunice Bixon, 02/25/1949:5
Graduates from Tufts College, 06/17/1949:14
Kramer, Alton Marshall
Krapko, Mrs Michael
Resides in Youngstown, OH, 11/05/1948:12
Kratko, Michael B.
Engaged to Laura Mello, 03/16/1945:8
Kraus, Arthur I.
Major stationed in Alaska (p), 05/31/1946:1
Kraus, Donald
Kraus, Donald M.
Seaman 1st Class stationed in Panama (p), 03/09/1945:1
Ball smashes glasses in softball game, eye injured, 08/19/1949:1
Kraus, Lester W.
Discharged from 271st Infantry Regiment, 10/19/1945:2
Kraus, Marie
President of senior class at Notre Dame Academy in Tyngsboro,
09/28/1945:8
Krikorian, Gabriel
Oil burner flareup on Shaw Ave, 11/11/1949:8
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Krikorian, Moushah
Daughter born, 04/04/1947:5, 10/29/1948:4
Krisinger, Miriam K.
Charged with stealing radio from Middleboro Sporting Goods Co.,
09/12/1947:1
Krisinger, Miriam L.
Radio thief gets suspended sentence, 09/19/1947:1
Guilty of drunkenness and disturbing the peace, 12/31/1948:2
Kritz, Arleen Cobb
Kritz, Frank
Engaged to Arline Cobb, 12/14/1945:4
Wed to Arline Cobb, 12/21/1945:4
Krol, Barbara Jean
Krystofolski, Alice I. Gifford
Wed to Richard T. McConnell, 08/29/1947:4
Kulian, Jack
Kulian, Rose J.
Engaged to Melkon Bagdasarian, 08/10/1945:4
Wed to Melkon Bagdasarian, 08/24/1945:4
Kumpunen, Captain Henry
Husband of Eugenia dies at age 33, 12/09/1949:6
Kumpunen, Eugenia R. Peppard
Son born in Toyko, Japan, 10/01/1948:9
Kumpunen, Henry Ramsdell
Born to Henry and Eugenia R. Peppard in Japan, 10/01/1948:9
Kumpunen, Henry W.
Son born in Toyko, Japan, 10/01/1948:9
Kumpunen, Matthew
Son born, 07/12/1946:5
Kunces, Adam K.
Master Sergeant meets Ed Gauthier and Ed Grossman in France (l),
04/27/1945:1
Engaged to Jean Rakewich, 09/06/1946:7
Son born, 06/24/1949:6
Kunces, Jean M. Ratkewich
Son born, 06/24/1949:6
Kunces, Joseph
Graduates from Massachusetts State College with outstanding record,
06/01/1945:1
New MHS coach for freshman sports, 10/11/1946:1
Coach of MHS freshmen football eleven (p), 12/19/1947:1
MHS faculty profile, 11/25/1949:4
Kunces, Joseph C.
Listed in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and
Colleges, 01/05/1945:1
Joins MHS faculty, 03/15/1946:1
Receives degree from Harvard University, 06/07/1946:1
With playground Olympics winners (p), 08/27/1948:1
Elected president of Twilight League, 04/08/1949:1
09/09/1949:1
Named to fourth year as head coach of Twilight League, 11/11/1949:1
Kynsinski, Edmund
Corporal stationed in New Caledonia, 01/12/1945:7
Returns from New Caledonia; assigned to advanced training in
Maryland, 03/09/1945:3
Couple moves to Grant’s cottage on Bedford St, 04/12/1946:2
Discharged from 930th 1st Technical Service Unit, 04/12/1946:2
Kynsinski, Joseph
Private has opportunity to go hunting in Belgium, 02/09/1945:6
Kyrouz, Beatrice
Engaged to Charles Starrett, 05/06/1949:6, 07/08/1949:7
Kyrouz, Beatrice Elsie
Engaged to Charles Edward Starrett, 07/08/1949:4
Kyrouz, Richard
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Labor Day
Weekend traffic heavy, no fatalities, 09/05/1947:1
Labor Relations
Colonial Brass employees vote for union, 10/11/1946:10
Gas & Electric employees form association, not union, 12/13/1946:1
Rumors of Gas & Electric employee’s threat to strike false,
02/07/1947:1
Shoe company president Robert Goldstein presented plaque by
employee unions (p), 06/06/1947:1
Gas & Electric employees join union, 07/23/1948:1
Selectmen informed of affiliation of town employees with union,
10/08/1948:2
Union organizer given hearing by selectmen, 12/10/1948:1
Town employees petition for insert to town meeting warrant,
01/07/1949:3
Labor dispute on veterans’ housing project, 07/08/1949:1
LaBrec, Gene
South Carver man dies at age 75, 09/09/1949:4
Obituary, 09/09/1949:6
Lacerda, Everett
Lacerte, Adelard
Walks into side of April’s automobile, fractures leg, 11/07/1947:1
Lacomb, Robert L.
Sergeant serves with 8th Air Force overseas for 18 months,
07/13/1945:1
Lacombe, Avis G.
Engaged to Henry J. Guerin, 01/09/1948:4
Lacombe, Clayton
Serves with Merchant Marine, 01/18/1946:6
Merchant marine serves on board USS Virginia, 08/23/1946:8
Merchant marine a patient at U.S. Marine Hospital, Brighton,
04/16/1948:4
Lacombe, Clayton B.
Enrolls in U.S. Maritime Service, 08/31/1945:4
Engaged to Florence L. Perry, 10/24/1947:4
Wed to Florence L. Perry, 10/31/1947:4
Lacombe, Clayton Bernard
Transfers to Sheepshead Bay, NY, 09/14/1945:1
Lacombe, Florence Louise
Lacombe, Helen D. Nye
Engaged to Lewis W. Shaw, 04/04/1947:5
Wed to Lewis W. Shaw, 04/11/1947:5
LaCombe, Irene M.
Granted victuallers license for stand on Wareham St, 07/26/1946:2
Lacombe, Irene M.
Lacombe, John
Son born, 12/14/1945:4
Lacombe, John A.
Ship’s Cook 1st Class undergoes operation at Rhode Island naval
hospital, 02/02/1945:1
LaCombe, John A.
Granted victuallers license for stand on Wareham St, 07/26/1946:2
Lacombe, John A.
East Main St couple married 27 years, 08/23/1946:8
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Lacombe, John Albert, Jr.
Discharged from U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, 10/12/1945:3
Lacombe, John, Jr.
Cook at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, 09/23/1949:12
Lacombe, Olive Christine
Engaged to David B. Rennie, 04/27/1945:8
Wed to David Rennie, 06/22/1945:4
Lacombe, Philip
Lacombe, Robert A.
Lacombe, Robert L.
Married in England to Sally Hamilton, 01/26/1945:1
Lacombe, Sally Hamilton
Town’s first war bride (p), 03/08/1946:1
Laemo, Dominic
Son born, 10/25/1946:5
Laemo, Dominick P.
Heads home on Magic Carpet Fleet, 11/23/1945:4
LaForest, Bertrand
Freshman at Edgewood Junior College, Barrington, RI, 09/30/1949:9
LaForest, Leo P.
Purchases Jesse Morse pharmacy, 01/30/1948:1
Morse Pharmacy, registered pharmacist (ad), 04/09/1948:4
LaForest, Norman C.
Freshman at Edgewood Junior College, Barrington, RI, 09/30/1949:9
LaGrippo, Gerald
LaGrippo, Gerald J.
Sergeant stationed at Fort Sill, OK (p), 03/16/1945:1
Lakeville - Board of Selectmen
Meets Board of Fire Engineers to discuss finances, 07/29/1949:10
Lakeville - Fire Department
Members appointed, Knysinski is chief, 07/15/1949:1
Fire protection problem still unsolved, 09/02/1949:6
Acquires fire engine, 10/07/1949:1
Fire siren tested, 11/11/1949:1
Not carrying water for livestock, 11/11/1949:1
Lakeville - Police Department
Special Lakeville town meeting provides for police force, 06/17/1949:1
John Erwin acting chief, 07/08/1949:1
Lakeville Agricultural Society
Charter petition provides for racing, 08/10/1945:1
Lakeville Congregational Church
Saved from woods fire that started in Taunton, 04/20/1945:4
Fred Spyker new pastor, 03/28/1947:9
Description of new parsonage, 09/16/1949:2
Historic church redecorated (p), 11/04/1949:7
Lakeville General Exchange
Swap shop, Bedford St (ad), 04/09/1948:5
Lakeville Motors
Uniflow water pumps (ad), 12/13/1946:5
Batteries and tires (ad), 12/13/1946:8
Lakeville Parent Teacher Association
Holds joint annual meeting with Middleboro Parent Teacher Assoc,
05/04/1945:1
Holds annual joint meeting with Middleboro group, 05/03/1946:1
Annual union meeting of local PTAs, 04/30/1948:4
Lakeville Price Control Board
McSweeney cited for meritorious service, 01/11/1946:8
Lakeville Public Library
Sewing Circle holds annual meeting, 10/19/1945:5
M. Alma Sampson replaces Harriet Grant as trustee, 12/13/1946:11
Sewing Circle holds annual membership meeting, 11/04/1949:5
Lakeville Sportsmen's Club
Holds annual spring field trials, 04/04/1947:4
Hosts Rabbit Day Field Trial Association event, 12/16/1949:13
Lakeville State Sanatorium
Superintendent Donald Martin reviews history at meeting of hospital
club, 06/15/1945:3
Fire in partition in bakery, 03/01/1946:3
Eighth grade class holds graduation, 06/28/1946:2
Fire in curtains in men’s dormitory, 05/09/1947:5
Hold graduation exercises, 06/18/1948:2
Lions Club sponsoring fund raiser for television at sanatorium,
07/02/1948:1
Lions Club collects enough for television set, 07/16/1948:1
Lions near $1,100 goal for television, 07/30/1948:1
Youngsters welcome gift of television (p), 08/06/1948:1
Lions raised more than enough money for television, 08/13/1948:5
Another television set for sanatorium, 08/20/1948:2
Now has three television sets, 10/08/1948:3
Almeida bus kills doe on Murdock St, San gets meat, 11/19/1948:1
Paint shop damaged by fire, 01/21/1949:7
East Taunton Bus Co. adds regular stop at sanatorium, 02/18/1949:12
Town meeting decision means firefighting equipment at San,
06/17/1949:1
Middleboro selectmen study act for disposal of sanatorium waste,
07/15/1949:1
New bill drafted on sewage disposal, 09/02/1949:1
Asks that fire alarm system be tied to Middleboro department,
09/16/1949:1
Polio ward now has television set, 10/14/1949:1
Department of Public Health requests decision on sewage disposal,
11/25/1949:1
Selectmen discuss fire aid for sanatorium, 11/25/1949:1
Conference held on fire aid to sanatorium, 12/02/1949:1
To have new nurses’ home, 12/02/1949:1
Sign bill for agreement on san sewage, 12/02/1949:1
Selectmen hear report on sanatorium fire aid, 12/09/1949:1
Lakeville State Sanatorium - Employees
Help wanted, nurses (ad), 01/12/1945:3
Employs Elizabeth Thomas, 07/20/1945:3
Dr Arthur Kanserstein assistant superintendent, 10/19/1945:8
Donald Martin resigns as acting superintendent, Dr Alley returning,
11/23/1945:1
Dr Kanserstein to take up private practice in Barre, 11/23/1945:1
Help needed immediately (ad), 01/04/1946:5
Employs Frank Williams, 05/10/1946:4
Russell accepts position, 06/14/1946:6
Employs Jean Logan, 11/01/1946:5
Employs Mrs David Babbitt, 12/13/1946:11
Help wanted immediately (ad), 02/28/1947:10
Help wanted, female attendants for orthopedic and convalescent
infantile paralysis patients (ad), 03/21/1947:3
Registered nurses wanted (ad), 07/25/1947:4
Elizabeth Thomas attendant-nurse, 08/08/1947:8
Leo St. Laurent attendant, 09/26/1947:1
Help wanted, registered nurses (ad), 10/31/1947:8
Employs Chester Thomas, 03/12/1948:4
Employs Dura Higgins, 03/19/1948:12
Rose Bagdasarian certified for position as bookkeeper, 04/09/1948:1
Male attendants and registered nurses wanted (ad), 04/30/1948:10
Male dining room attendant wanted (ad), 09/17/1948:6
Help wanted, attendants, farmhands, storeroom helpers (ad),
10/15/1948:3
Helen Ferguson resigns, 11/19/1948:2
Employs Eugene Kennedy, 07/01/1949:6
Employs Mary Murdock, 07/01/1949:6
Employs Marian Caswell, 07/22/1949:9
Employs Sylvania D’Elia, 08/05/1949:3
Employs William Roberts, 12/09/1949:11
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Lakeville War Price and Rationing Board
Closes business end of September, 10/05/1945:3
Now Lakeville Price Control Board, 01/11/1946:8
Lakey, Edith
Obituary, 07/11/1947:5
Lakey, Kenneth
Lakey, Sarah
Lally, Edward
Lamb, Donald
Born to Glen, 12/12/1947:2
Lamb, Glen
Son born, 12/12/1947:2
Lamb, Glen W.
Farewell party to Reverend and family, 05/18/1945:2
Lamb, Glenn W.
Son born, 09/13/1946:8
Lamb, Mrs Glen W.
Grandmother dies in Iowa, 07/20/1945:8
Lamb, Richard Glenn
Born to Glenn W., 09/13/1946:8
Lamberton, Walter A.
Discharged from 168th Chemical Smoke Generator Co., 12/28/1945:6
Lambertson, Audrey W.
Lambertson, Audrey Winona
Lambertson, Walter A.B.
Lambertson, Walter Arthur Bernard
Lammi, Arthur
Resides in Fitchburg, 07/12/1946:8
Lammi, Edwin Robert
Lammi, John A.
Inducted into U.S. Marines, 08/03/1945:8
LaMothe, Alphonse Edward
Obituary, 04/29/1949:5
Dies at age 79, 04/29/1949:6
Lamothe, Frances
Discharged from WAVES, 02/15/1946:1
Lanawetsky, Andrew M.
Engaged to Helen L. Linton, 10/21/1949:2
Lander, Edward A.
Engaged to Elizabeth Ellen Pittsley, 09/09/1949:1
Engaged to Elizabeth E. Pittsley, 10/07/1949:6
Lander, Edward Andrew
Engaged to Elizabeth Ellen Pittsley, 10/14/1949:6
Wed to Elizabeth Ellen Pittsley, 11/04/1949:7
Landry, John B.
Engaged to Violet M. Wainwright, 01/03/1947:5
Wed to Violet M. Wainwright, 01/10/1947:5
Landry, Joseph B., Jr.
Charged with drunk driving, 07/05/1946:1
Landscapers and Landscaping
Abie’s Landscaping (ad), 05/23/1947:2
R.E. Marsden (ad), 04/09/1948:10
Theodore Travaglini submits landscape plan for well field, 12/02/1949:7
Lane, John J.
Major cited for meritorious service, 02/02/1945:1
Army requests plan he developed during war, 12/10/1948:7
Lane, Margaret
Lang, Albert B.
Lang, Charles
Son born, 09/26/1947:4
Lang, Charles H.
Dies at age 57, 05/16/1947:4
Obituary, 05/16/1947:4
Lang, Charles M.
Engaged to Mary E. Sousa, 08/23/1946:5
Wed to Mary E. Sousa, 09/06/1946:5
Lang, Charles McNeil
Engaged to Mary Elizabeth Sousa, 04/12/1946:1
Lang, Edward Sidney
Engaged to Lois Miriam Weeman, 09/05/1947:4
Lang, Fred
Couple moves to new cottage on Courtland St, 10/21/1949:10
Lang, George
Sells property at South Main and Wareham St, including old American
building, to Frederick Standish, 10/05/1945:1
Lang, Katherine
Lang, Stella
Dietician at St. Luke’s, 06/29/1945:8
Langan, James A.
Attorney confirmed for local court, 01/03/1947:1
An objectionable appointment (l) (The Spectator), 01/03/1947:2
To visit court, 01/10/1947:1
Pays informal visit before induction, 01/17/1947:1
Inducted in crowded court room, 01/24/1947:1
Presides over 4th District Court for first time, 01/24/1947:1
Langelier, Violet Marion
Wed to Lawrence Louis Albanese, 06/18/1948:12
Langille, Howard Cephas
Engaged to Lulu M. Thorndike, 02/07/1947:5
Wed to Lulu M. Thorndike, 02/28/1947:5
Lang’s Farm
Peaches, County St (ad), 09/10/1948:3
Lanti, William O.
Engaged to Anita Shaw Griffith Cosmos, 12/27/1946:2
LaPensee, Kenneth T.
Wed to Althea A. Russell, 10/04/1946:5
Lapham, Iona F.
Engaged to Michael P. Garafalo, 05/10/1946:5
Wed to Michael P. Garafalo, 05/17/1946:5
Lapham, Ray T.
Painting and carpentering, 66 Forest St (ad), 12/07/1945:5
LaPorte, John Raymond
LaPorte, Mary L.
Larceny
see also Burglary; Robbery; Stealing; Theft
Joseph Costa, charged with larceny from Washburns, caught in New
Jersey, 05/04/1945:1
Letourneau pleads not guilty of larceny from Dunn’s, 05/11/1945:6
Earle Weeks guilty of larceny from William Rose’s roadside stand,
05/25/1945:1
Finley case against Underhill dismissed for lack of prosecution,
06/29/1945:8
Walter Hicks, Jr. guilty of burglary and larceny, waiting to serve in
armed forces, 07/06/1945:6
Juvenile steals shoes from Plymouth Shoe Co., gets probation and trip to
Dobb’s Ferry school, 08/10/1945:1
West Wareham man guilty of stealing from Alma Parkkonen,
08/17/1945:6
property, 08/24/1945:7
Twelve-year-old girl guilty, 10/26/1945:6
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Larceny (continued)
Juvenile case finally in court, 11/30/1945:3
Anna Soucie pleads not guilty to larceny from Jean Greenleaf,
02/08/1946:8
Harold Hudson charged with larceny of wood, 02/22/1946:6
Soucie guilty of larceny from Greenleaf, 02/22/1946:8
Harold Hudson gets jail sentence for larceny of wood, 03/01/1946:1
Anna Soucie withdraws appeal, 03/01/1946:6
Two juveniles get probation, 03/08/1946:1
Sumner Hayden charged with larceny from Edward Muise,
03/15/1946:1
Sumner Hayden appeals sentence, 04/05/1946:7
William Flynn fails to repay $50 he stole from Walter Thompson in
1941, 05/24/1946:5
“Red” Thomas sent to jail for $22 larceny from Mello, 05/31/1946:1
Myrtle Ernest files complaint against Walter Green, 08/02/1946:1
Juvenile charged with larceny from Fitting and Papamichael,
08/16/1946:1
Patsy Rufo charged with larceny in alleged check endorsement forgery,
08/30/1946:1
Rufo case continued, 08/30/1946:1
Judge declines to issue complaint over Zion brothers shirts,
11/22/1946:7
Charles Zion fails to appear to prosecute brother, 11/29/1946:4
Harold Hudson jailed for three months, 02/14/1947:1
Two boys admit to night breaks at the Zombie and at Crowther’s filling
station, 03/07/1947:1
Roy Barth guilty of stealing cash from Faietti’s shop, 04/25/1947:1
Mildred Maxwell guilty of breaking-and-entering and larceny from
Co-operative Bank, 07/04/1947:1
Mildred Maxwell escapes police station briefly, runs home,
07/04/1947:4
Four men found probably guilty of string of break-ins, 07/11/1947:1
Sumner Tinkham fails to press charge against East Taunton man,
07/25/1947:1
Burnham and Krisinger charged with stealing radio from Middleboro
Sporting Goods Co., 09/12/1947:1
09/19/1947:1
Miriam Krisinger discharged from probation, 03/19/1948:6
Four Middleboro youths caught in stolen auto filled with loot,
03/26/1948:1
Local boys admit to break-ins, held in Maine jail, 04/02/1948:1
Raymond Barrows sent to jail for eight months each for larceny and
non-support, 04/02/1948:1
Local stores tricked with forged checks, 05/21/1948:1
Forrest Horn guilty of larceny from John Parker’s cottage, 05/28/1948:3
Two New Bedford women caught at Grant store, 01/28/1949:1
New Bedford women get long probation, 02/04/1949:1
Richard Millette charged with breaking and entering and larceny,
03/04/1949:2
Richard Millette gets one year probation, 03/11/1949:9
Brockton woman arraigned on larceny charge, 03/25/1949:3
Brockton woman sent to jail, 04/01/1949:8
Pasquale Rufo found guilty, 07/01/1949:1
Pasquale Rufo appeals charges, 08/05/1949:9
Rufo gets jail sentence, 08/12/1949:6
Paul Preti given opportunity to mend ways, 08/12/1949:10
Three juveniles pull racket at Grant Co., get caught, 08/26/1949:3
New patrolman Louis Hammond nabs big shoplifter, 09/02/1949:10
Donald Hebert guilty of larceny, must pay Leighton back,
12/16/1949:11
Larry’s Lunch
Hanging sign petition referred to Town Manager, 02/01/1946:2
Granted permit to install soft drink sign, 04/19/1946:4
Larsen, Gertrude Heath
Obituary, 01/24/1947:4
Lauffer, Olga Rahner
Son born, 12/23/1949:4
Lauffer, Paul
Son born, 12/23/1949:4
Laundries
see also Middleboro Laundry
Modern Cleaners, 11 North Main St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Modern Cleaners now offer complete tailoring service (ad),
01/25/1946:8
Martenson’s Tailor Shop, cleaning, dyeing, pressing (ad), 04/19/1946:4
Marcks, the Tailor opening September 3rd at 19 South Main St (ad),
08/30/1946:4
Martenson’s Cleansers & Dyers, 22 Wareham St (ad), 09/06/1946:8
Cobb’s Laundry (ad), 12/27/1946:6
Babcock and Cobb partner to run Cobb’s Laundry Service, 01/24/1947:9
Cobb’s Laundry Service, delivery service (ad), 01/24/1947:10
Original Cleaners to be housed at 145 Center St, 05/09/1947:12
Martenson’ Cleansers & Dyers new location at Chamber of Commerce
building (ad), 08/08/1947:5
Martenson and Thomas, cleansers, dyers, tailors (ad), 10/24/1947:10
Oil burner flareup at Modern Cleaners & Dyers off Wareham St,
01/02/1948:1
(ad), 04/16/1948:10
Laurie, Annie
Sells Chestnut St farm to Greene, 12/07/1945:1
Lauterbach, Christine
Lavallee, Wilfred M.
Lavallee & Stiles, real estate (ad), 02/15/1946:8
Lavallee & Stiles
Wareham St house lots for sale (ad) (m), 10/11/1946:8
Lavalley, Henry
Son born, 12/13/1946:7
Lavers, Leslie A.
Dies in Malden, 12/16/1949:12
Lavers, Norman B.
Pastor of Baptist church in Boston, 10/19/1945:3
Dies in Elmhurst, NH, 04/04/1947:6
Lavine, Catherine
Files complaint that Boston woman, Elvera Periera, will not leave
house, 10/17/1947:1
Lavine, Daniel
Resides in Beacon Hill, Boston, 01/03/1947:3
Lavine, Daniel R.
Private 1st Class fought with Timberwolf Division in Holland and
Germany, 07/20/1945:4
Lavoie, Roger A.
Law Enforcement (see Lakeville - Police Department; Massachusetts State
Police; Middleboro - Police Department)
Lawrence, Albert W.
Captain surprises father with call from Taunton, 01/26/1945:2
Commissioned Major in U.S. Army, 03/01/1946:1
Major awaits return to U.S. from Germany, 07/12/1946:1
Major stationed at Fort Lee, VA, 01/09/1948:8
Lawrence, Edward
Lawrence, Edward S.
Fined $5 for dead dog that wasn’t licensed, 02/09/1945:8
Lawrence, Leonard
Oil burner fire on Southworth St, 12/05/1947:6
Lawrence, Leonard F.
Assigned to 10th Battalion, 4th F.A. Training Regiment in North
Carolina, 07/13/1945:4
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Lawrence, Maurice
Muscovy duck shot from car, 10/03/1947:1
Lawrence, Maurice C.
Loses most of right hand, caught in well winch, 12/20/1946:1
Lawrence & Perry
Water well drilling (ad), 10/11/1946:2
Lawson, Helen M.
Engaged to Leonard J. Thibeault, 07/06/1945:4
Wed to Leonard J. Thibeault, 08/10/1945:4
Lawyers
see also Fourth District Court; Hale, Allan M.; Langan, James A.
Mark Snow practices law in Cleveland, OH, 10/05/1945:8
Iseminger resumes law partnership with Clark after five years of war,
12/21/1945:1
01/04/1946:1
01/11/1946:1
Clark & Iseminger employ Grace Shaw, 07/05/1946:2
Bert Allan resigns from 4th District Court seven months ago,
12/20/1946:1
Mildred Salley completes 30 years with Washburn law office,
12/20/1946:1
Fourth District Court fails to appoint successor to Allan, 12/27/1946:1
Law offices of B.J. and Elmer G. Allan now at Room 2, Bank Building
(ad), 05/30/1947:8
Edward Stevens assists in Cote murder trial, 06/27/1947:1
John V. Sullivan appointed to appellate division of court, 09/12/1947:1
Jack Sturtevant passes bar exams, 09/19/1947:4
Attorney James Murdoch disbarred for one year, 11/07/1947:9
Attorney Lewis protests taxes in general (l), 03/05/1948:2
Madeline Sturtevant graduates from Boston College law school,
06/18/1948:7
Jack Sturtevant opens office in Whitman (ad), 06/18/1948:10
Madelyn Wilson Sturtevant passes state bar exams, 09/24/1948:1
Luke Kelley appointed master in chancery, 04/01/1949:1
Luke Kelley appointed conciliation commissioner, 04/08/1949:9
L.B. Handy Cranberry Co.
George Moody jailed for stealing cranberries, 09/26/1947:1
Leach, E. Clayton
Petitions for permit to move building, 10/25/1946:8
Leach, Ferra W.
Dentist in accident on the way home, 12/16/1949:1
Leach, Gladys L.
Leach, Lawrence
Private 1st Class transfers to Camp Pendleton, CA, 02/02/1945:8
Leach, Mildred W.
Engaged to Daniel W. Minkle, Jr., 07/26/1946:7
Leach, T.W.
Dentist, 25 Center St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Leach, Walter W.
Leary, Albert J.
Leary, Claire K.
Leary, John J., Jr.
Certified as piano tuner technician, 12/17/1948:12
Piano tuning (ad), 09/16/1949:12
Leary, John Joseph
Leary, John W.
Ensign returns from duty in Pacific, 06/29/1945:4
Leary, Madeline
Completes executive secretary course at Bryant and Stratton,
06/04/1948:3
Leary, Robert
Discharged from U.S. Navy, enters Dartmouth College, 03/08/1946:1
Graduates from Dartmouth College, 06/17/1949:14
Leary, Robert E.
Leary, Robert Ellsworth
Wed to Madeline Sisson, 04/18/1947:5
LeBarnes, Albert
LeBarnes, Albert Lawrence
Wed to Dorothy Mae White, 10/24/1947:4
LeBarnes, Helen
Engaged to Ralph Vickery, Jr., 09/30/1949:5
LeBarnes, Helen Mackie
Engaged to Ralph Vickery, Jr., 01/21/1949:5
LeBarnes, Helen Maki
Wed to Ralph Vickery, Jr., 10/07/1949:6
LeBaron (Mr)
Kiwanis plan skating rink for LeBaron pond, 11/02/1945:1
LeBaron, Bessie M.
Obituary, 09/14/1945:4
LeBaron, Bessie M. Smith
Widow of Elric dies at age 50, 09/14/1945:4
LeBaron, Everett
LeBaron, Everett A.
Obituary, 10/17/1947:1
LeBaron, Everett Allison
Dies at age 56, 10/17/1947:4
LeBaron, Francis
Brockton man dies, 09/30/1949:5
LeBaron, Francis L.
Obituary, 09/30/1949:10
LeBaron, Fred
Burial at Central Cemetery, 09/26/1947:10
LeBaron, F.W.
Excavating & grading (ad), 04/29/1949:4
LeBaron, Jean Morse
Engaged to William Lester Byrne, 10/28/1949:5
Wed to William Lester Byrne, 11/04/1949:7
LeBaron, Mrs Everett
Moves to Brockton, 08/06/1948:7
LeBaron, William
Death ruled accidental, 04/30/1948:1
LeBaron, William A.
Retired NY, NH & Hartford RR man struck and killed by train at Rock
crossing, 01/23/1948:1
Inquest held into death of, 03/19/1948:1
LeBaron, William Ackley
Dies at age 70, 01/23/1948:4
LeBaron, William Edwin
Husband of Frances Brady dies at age 56, 01/30/1948:4
Obituary, 01/30/1948:4
LeBeau, Salim O.
Engaged to Josephine Nartis, 06/13/1947:4
Wed to Josephine Bartis, 07/04/1947:4
LeBlanc, Betty
Cast of minstrel show benefit for Fall Brook Mothers’ Club,
05/07/1948:1
LeBlanc, Ferdinand
Gertrude Hadsell files suit against LeBlanc in wake of traffic accident,
11/28/1947:3
Attends Bradley University in Peoria, IL, 12/31/1948:5
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LeBlanc, Henry
LeCain, Eileen F.
Wed to Wayne E. Maki, 02/07/1947:5
Lectures
Captain Earle Hochwald speaks at Kiwanis Club, 10/05/1945:4
Kiwanis hear lecture on psychological warfare, 08/30/1946:1
Middleboro Teachers’ Assoc sponsors lecture by Professor S. Ralph
Harlow, 03/19/1948:4
Roger Hawthorne, New Zealand film and lecture (ad), 06/04/1948:10
Roger Hawthorne speaks on New Zealand at Congregational Church,
06/18/1948:12
Cyril Hayhow presents GI Journey at Legion Hall, 05/13/1949:6
Dr Silliker speaks on psychiatry at hospital club meeting, 09/30/1949:1
Leddy, Herbert
Dies in Springfield, 05/18/1945:4
Leddy, Mary Ann Barbara
Wed to Frank Edward Hurley, 01/18/1946:4
Ledoux, Henri
Ledoux, Maurice
Lee, Allan M.
Private seriously wounded in Germany, 02/09/1945:1
Engaged to Evelyn Mae Vincent, 09/20/1946:5
Wed to Evelyn Mae Vincent, 10/11/1946:5
Lee, Ernest C.
Engaged to Margaret Sather, 04/19/1946:1
Lee, Ernest C., Jr.
Engaged to Margaret Sather, 08/02/1946:5
Lee, George
Seaman 1st Class on furlough, 02/16/1945:8
Lee, George D.
Lee and Mayhew injured in collision with Boston truck at Bedford St
and Old Center St, 11/16/1945:1
Lee, George Herbert
On ship that staged daring midnight raid in Japan, 08/31/1945:1
Engaged to Shirley Ellen Hartling, 07/02/1948:4
Wed to Shirley Ellen Hartling, 07/09/1948:4
Lee, John
Son born, 07/09/1948:4
Lee, Minnie
Collides with Falmouth driver at West Grove and Vine St, 11/25/1949:9
Lee, Phillip
Son born, 06/20/1947:4
Lee, Robert
Son born, 02/18/1949:7
Lee, Robert E.
Loses right hand in machine at Geilich Co., 01/02/1948:1
Removed from danger list, 01/09/1948:5
Lee, Theodore L.
Discharged from 939th FA Battalion, 12/28/1945:6
Lees, Ernest
Son born, 09/05/1947:4
Lees, Ernest C., Jr.
Promoted to Petty Officer 3rd Class in Pacific, 01/26/1945:1
Wed to Margaret Sather, 08/09/1946:5
Lees, Pearl C.
Engaged to Herbert W. Gray, 09/14/1945:4
Wed to Herbert W. Gray, 10/05/1945:4
Lees, Pearl Constance
Engaged to Herbert Wendell Gray, 09/14/1945:1
LeForest, Leo
Purchases South Main St home from Janet Savage, 09/17/1948:2
Leggee, C. Elmes
Oil stove fire on Center St, 06/17/1949:3
Leggee, Catherine Logan
Leggee, Edith
Leggee, Lauren Sue
Born to Richard E., 12/09/1949:12
Leggee, Mrs C. Elmes
Attends 35th reunion at Bridgewater State, 05/23/1947:3
Leggee, R.E.
Lieutenant posted to Ft. Kearns, UT, 07/05/1946:8
Leggee, Richard
Meets Donald Gammons at Santa Rosa, CA, 04/06/1945:4
Resumes studies at Rensselear Polytechnic, 07/11/1947:5
Leggee, Richard E.
Engaged to Catherine Logan, 01/12/1945:6
Selected for training at Jet Propelled Training school in California,
08/10/1945:1
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant with 412th Fighter Squadron, 02/01/1946:1
Pilots P-80 jet plane (p), 05/31/1946:1
Embarks on 30-month tour of duty in Toyko, 08/09/1946:8
Lieutenant piloting P-80s for 13th Air Force, 08/30/1946:8
Receives discharge from Air Force, 04/04/1947:10
Resides in Troy, NY, 08/29/1947:10
Member of honorary aeronautical engineering society, 06/17/1949:8
Daughter born, 11/04/1949:7, 12/09/1949:12
Lehosky, Andrew
Wed to Kathleen Louise Quinn O’Rourke, 01/03/1947:5
Lehto, Suoma Maria
Wife of Severi dies at age 62, 11/25/1949:5
Obituary, 11/25/1949:9
Lehtoma, Suoma
Lehtomaa, E.E.
Served as Naval guerilla behind Japanese lines, 09/28/1945:1
Leibowicz, Daniel
Captain stationed in Germany, 08/05/1949:6
Leighton, Frank
License granted, 05/25/1945:6
Middleboro Recreation Center alleys open in time for 6th anniversary
(ad), 08/30/1946:8
12/06/1946:1
Granted reserve parking spots in North Main St area, 12/27/1946:1
Bowling alley opens on Sundays (ad), 12/27/1946:8
Granted bowling alley license, 05/13/1949:5
Leighton, Frank E.
Permits for Sunday bowling tournaments rescinded, 02/23/1945:1
Advised by selectmen on slot machine at bowling alley, 04/06/1945:2
Walter Hicks, Jr. caught stealing at Leighton’s bowling alley,
04/20/1945:1
Leighton’s lunch counter meets requirements, 05/11/1945:6
Hooks 50-lb. cod three miles off Brant Rock, 06/29/1945:1
Lock pried up at bowling alley on North Main St, 07/20/1945:4
Sewer not to blame for flooding of bowling alley, 07/27/1945:1
Walter Hicks, Jr. sentenced to eight months for burglary, 08/17/1945:6
Fight in prospect over new alleys, 11/02/1945:3
Notice of hearing (ad), 11/02/1945:4
Selectmen hear objections to alley expansion, 11/09/1945:1
Gets permit for more bowling lanes, 11/23/1945:1
Bowling alleys completely refurbished, 08/30/1946:3
Alleys open in time for 6th anniversary (ad), 08/30/1946:8
Granted bowling alley license, 06/11/1948:7
Requests permit for pinball machine at bowling alley, 09/24/1948:1
Chief Sisson opposed to pinball game, 10/08/1948:1
Selectmen discuss parking agreement, 02/25/1949:4
Donald Hebert guilty of larceny, must pay Leighton back,
12/16/1949:11
Leighton, Gordon
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Leighton, James A.
Drowns in Taunton River, 04/30/1948:1
Leighton, Jeanette
Attends Boston University, 01/12/1945:8
Leighton, Jeannette
Attends Sargent College, MI, 04/27/1945:8
Breaks leg in fall down stairs, 05/11/1945:8
Attends College of Physical Education at Boston University,
10/05/1945:8
Leighton, Jeannette E.
Engaged to Russell G. Williamson, 09/03/1948:4
Wed to Russell G. Williamson, 09/10/1948:4
Leighton, Jeannette Elaine
Leighton’s Recreation Alley’s
North Main St (ad), 01/11/1946:2
Leipis, Patricia
Polio victim released from sanatorium, 01/09/1948:4
Leland, Carlon E.
Maxim’s student makes musical recordings, 06/18/1948:10
Leland, Eugene
Dies in Bath, ME, 04/30/1948:10
Leland Carnation Co.
Growing since 1911 (ad), 10/05/1945:6
Leland’s Flower Shop
9 South Main St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Discontinues florist department, 06/22/1945:1
Notice, discontinuing florist business (ad), 06/22/1945:2
Leland's Flower Shop
Leland’s Gift Shop
9 South Main St (ad), 11/30/1945:8
Lema, Alice
Engaged to Vasel Petroff, 07/09/1948:4
Lemaire, Ira E.
Dies while at work in East Boston, 02/15/1946:8
Lemee, Albert
Son born, 12/10/1948:6
Lemmo, Anthony
Geraldine Fagerberg purchases Helen’s Beauty Shop from Lemmo,
01/09/1948:5
Lemmo, Anthony M.
Engaged to Doris P. Barriault, 06/18/1948:6
Wed to Doris P. Barriault, 07/09/1948:4
Lemmo, Caroline E.
Wed to Leonard W. Pickering, 03/11/1949:4
Lemmo, Dominic P.
Member of crew of aircraft carrier Ticonderoga, 04/06/1945:1
Lemmo, J.
Edna’s Lunch under new management (ad), 04/02/1948:3
Lemmo, John
Son born, 08/10/1945:4
Son born, 10/29/1948:4
Lemmo, Marianna A.
Wed to LeRoy E. Kelley, 03/15/1946:5
Lemmo, Marianna N.
Engaged to LeRoy E. Kelley, 02/08/1946:4
Lena, Merrill Joseph
Engaged to Beatrice Tavaria Perry, 07/15/1949:4
Lenardson, Alfred
Woolworth’s manager transferred to Wollaston, 04/05/1946:1
Lenardson, Alfred R.
Enroute from England, 10/26/1945:1
Lenardson, Florence
Opens Central Card Shop at 162 Center St, 11/29/1946:8
Lenari, Mary E.
Engaged to Ernest Frabco Remillard, 10/07/1949:7
Wed to Ernest Francis Remillard, 10/14/1949:7
Lennie, Ann
Leonard Chausse takes Catherine Lennie as bride in Kilmarnock,
Scotland (p), 05/18/1945:1
Lennie, Catherine
Leonard Chausse takes bride in Kilmarnock, Scotland (p), 05/18/1945:1
Lentini, Alfred A.L.
Purchases South Main St house from estate of Morrill Ryder,
10/28/1949:4
Leonard (Mr)
Peach orchard in bloom (ad), 04/26/1946:8
Tilton & Leonard, carpenters and builders (ad), 04/11/1947:4
Leonard, Allen L., Jr.
Lieutenant Colonel returns from duty in Germany and the
Mediterranean, 08/30/1946:8
Leonard, Anne H.
Criticizes conditions in Taunton St cemetery, 04/15/1949:1
Leonard, Bessie
Leonard, Charles
Reports for duty at Fort Devens, 03/23/1945:7
Leonard, Charles W.
Engaged to Dorothy T. Fanjoy, 07/12/1946:5
Wed to Dorothy T. Fanjoy, 07/26/1946:5
Leonard, Charles William
Engaged to Dorothy Theresa Fanjoy, 05/24/1946:1
Leonard, Clara M.
Leonard, Donald M.
Engaged to Phyllis Procopio, 02/25/1949:5
Wed to Phyllis A. Procopio, 03/11/1949:4
Leonard, Edna
03/04/1949:1
Leonard, Edna M.
Engaged to Jonathan Sayward, 09/23/1949:8, 11/18/1949:7
Wed to Jonathan Sayward, 12/30/1949:4
Leonard, Edwin T.
Sparks from chimney light roof on fire, 05/27/1949:2
Leonard, Edwin Theodore
Wed to Marion Gertrude Blakesley, 12/30/1949:4
Leonard, Elmer
Son born, 12/14/1945:4
Cow struck by lightning, 09/24/1948:4
Leonard, Elmer B.
Gates’ truck collides with Leonard’s car on Thompson St, 09/10/1948:2
Leonard, Elmer B., Jr.
Son born, 09/03/1948:4
Leonard, Frederick
Leonard, Gerome
Army man stationed in Maryland, 12/05/1947:7
Leonard, Gerome A.
Completes basic training, assigned to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD,
10/24/1947:1
Leonard, Ida
Engaged to Theodore C. Churchill, 07/25/1947:5
Wed to Theodore C. Churchill, 08/08/1947:4
Leonard, Jerome
Corporal stationed at Camp Edwards, 05/20/1949:6
Leonard, Jesse W.
West Winfield, NY man dies at age 71, 04/20/1945:4
Leonard, Luke
Son born, 09/03/1948:4
Leonard, Marian H.
Leonard, Marjorie Ann
Born to Roger M., 01/21/1949:4
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Leonard, Mark
My Antique Shop, County Rd, Lakeville (ad), 06/21/1946:5
Leonard, Nancy
Leonard, Paul C.
Leonard, Richard C.
Engaged to Lorena C. Kidder, 10/08/1948:6
Wed to Lorena C. Kidder, 10/22/1948:6
Leonard, Roger M.
Leonard, Rosalie
Wed to Richard Herbert Bernard, 01/16/1948:4
Leonard, Ruth
Leonard, Ruth Nye
Engaged to John Jamison Kendall, 01/14/1949:1
Wed to John J. Kendall, 04/08/1949:1
Wed to John Jamison Kendall, 05/27/1949:7
Leonard, Susan
Enrolls at Bryn Mawr, 09/30/1949:10
Leonard, Susan Coolidge
Chosen by classmates for citizenship pilgrimage to Boston,
02/04/1949:1
Leonard, Winona S.
Leonard & Barrows Shoe Co.
Essential war plant, jobs available (ad), 01/12/1945:6
Receives award from national committee on war industries,
08/17/1945:1
Full peace time employment (ad), 09/28/1945:6
Termination inventory for sale (ad), 10/12/1945:4
Need puller overs and edge trimmers (ad), 01/04/1946:3
Provides chartered bus for employees, 04/26/1946:1
Factory help wanted, men and women, boys and girls (ad), 04/26/1946:2
Stitchers wanted (ad), 06/07/1946:4
Edwin Seaver retires after 53 years of service, 06/14/1946:5
Burned out cable closes factory, 08/30/1946:1
Four lucky workers to get royal treatment during World Series,
08/30/1946:1
Women and girls wanted for stitching, bench work (ad), 09/13/1946:3
Winners of King and Queen for a Day contest (p), 09/27/1946:1
King and Queen have their day, 10/11/1946:1
Installs loud speaker system in factory, 11/08/1946:5
Signs contracts with unions for 1947, 01/10/1947:1
President Goldstein analyzes shoe market, 04/04/1947:1
Stitching room help wanted (ad), 04/25/1947:2
Women employees go deep-sea fishing (p), 09/12/1947:1
Starting new unit, need vampers, undertrimmers, folders, and fancy
stitchers (ad), 11/14/1947:3
Leonard’s Market
I.G.A. store opens at Everett Square (ad), 03/14/1947:4
Lerner, Benjamin
Son born, 01/25/1946:4
Lerner, B.M.
Podiatrist-chiropodist (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Attends post grad courses at Temple University (ad), 02/01/1946:8
Elected treasurer of Southeastern Zone of MA Chiropodist Assoc,
04/26/1946:1
Receives degree of Doctor of Surgical Chiropody, 06/14/1946:4
Leskien, David
Lesley, Annie Brown
Obituary, 10/15/1948:4
Leslie, Annie Brown
Retired columnist named “Best Neighbor” in Detroit, 03/22/1946:7
Leslie, Frank
Purchases drugstore on Martha’s Vineyard, moves family, 01/23/1948:2
Lesperance, Ruth Mildred
Wed to Joseph Kopcych, 02/09/1945:5
Letendre, Arthur
Letendre, Homer
Son born, 10/11/1946:5
Letendre, Irene Doris
Engaged to Robert Frances Morrison, 12/09/1949:1
Letendre, Joseph L.P.
Engaged to Mary Dextraze Quagan, 10/18/1946:5
Wed to Mary Dextraze Quagan, 10/25/1946:5
Letendre, Louis
Son born, 06/27/1947:4
Letendre, Louis A.
Dies at age 68, 03/09/1945:4
Obituary, 03/09/1945:6
With occupation forces in Japan (p), 11/30/1945:1
Letendre, Mary
Letendre, Narcisse
Obituary, 09/30/1949:9
Letendre, Paul
Letendre, Raymond
Letendre, Robert J.
Granted gasoline license, 05/02/1947:2
Letourneau, Bernard
Engaged to Lorraine Bartlett, 02/23/1945:1
Son born, 03/15/1946:5
Letourneau, Bernard Wilfred
Engaged to Ernestine Lorraine Bartlett, 07/20/1945:4
Wed to Ernestine Lorraine Bartlett, 08/03/1945:4
Letourneau, Emma
Obituary, 03/07/1947:5
Wife of Louis dies at age 81, 03/07/1947:5
Letourneau, Eugene
Daughter born, 11/02/1945:5, 01/24/1947:4
Letourneau, Eugene L.
Fined for lack of inspection sticker, 05/13/1949:12
Letourneau, Joseph L., Jr.
Hit by car in Taunton, 11/07/1947:1
Letourneau, Lorraine
Letourneau, Mary B.
Engaged to Thomas P. Costello, 01/26/1945:4
Wed to Joseph P. Costello, 02/16/1945:5
Letourneau, Oliver Francis
Letourneau, Peter
Fire burns out cabin on Wood St, 04/02/1948:3
Letourneau, Peter W.
Pleads not guilty of larceny from Dunn’s, 05/11/1945:6
Guilty of toaster theft, 05/18/1945:1
Fails to appear in court on non-support case, 07/06/1945:6
Posts notice of no responsibility for wife’s debts, 06/28/1946:5
Cabin gutted by fire, 04/02/1948:6
Letourneau, Robert A.
Engaged to Lorraine F. Thompson, 12/05/1947:6
Wed to Lorraine F. Thompson, 12/12/1947:6
Letourneau Gene
Drives in Rhode Island stock car races (p), 09/02/1949:1
Levelle, Joseph
Agrees to right of way to pond for Fire Department, 05/16/1947:1
Levellie, Arnette Hayward
Son born, 08/05/1949:4
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Levellie, Joseph
Technician 5th Grade transfers to California, 04/06/1945:7
Couple moves to new home on Purchase St, 06/27/1947:10
Son born, 08/05/1949:4
Levellie, Joseph G.
Gives account of typhoon at Okinawa (l) (p), 11/09/1945:1
Leverone, Francis
Son born, 04/25/1947:5
Levy, Adele
Lewillie, Alfred
Embarks on two-month visit to Europe, 11/19/1948:10
LeWillie, Arthur
Couple moves to Phoenix, AZ, 08/15/1947:5
Employed by Packy Marshall (ad), 09/19/1947:8
LeWillie, Charlotte A.
Obituary, 01/09/1948:5
LeWillie, Charlotte Agnes
Wife of Alfred dies at age 53, 01/09/1948:4
LeWillie, Charlotte L.
Lewis (Miss)
Profile of popular MHS teacher, 12/16/1949:13
Lewis, Allen R.
Stationed at Olathe, KS, 09/30/1949:5
Lewis, Anita
Escapes serious injury when horse falls on her, 10/12/1945:1
Injured in crash at Old Center and Taunton St, 08/15/1947:4
05/07/1948:1
Lewis, Anita Carol
Engaged to Delwin Everett Cole, 02/11/1949:1, 03/11/1949:4
Wed to Delwin Everett Cole, 03/18/1949:4
Lewis, Beatrice Raymond
Engaged to Robert J. Mills, 08/26/1949:4
Wed to Robert J. Mills, 09/23/1949:7
Lewis, Betty May
Lewis, Coleman
Dies in Pittsburg, 04/13/1945:8
Lewis, Donald
Dump truck on fire, 02/21/1947:3
Lewis, Elsie R.
Lewis, Elsie Raymond
Obituary, 06/04/1948:3
Widow of Frank B. dies at age 73, 06/04/1948:4
Lewis, Frank B.
South Middleboro couple married 25 years, 07/20/1945:7
Dies at age 68, 02/13/1948:4
Obituary, 02/13/1948:10
Lewis, Ida
Auto fire on Oak St, 10/10/1947:1
Hostess and cashier at large Danvers restaurant, 03/11/1949:9
Lewis, Louise
Engaged to Winsor Parker, 02/15/1946:5
Wed to Winsor Parker, 02/22/1946:5
Lewis, Louise Clark
Lewis, Richard
Lewis, Ronald L.
Lewis, Ronald R.
Pleads not guilty to non-support charge, 08/23/1946:1
Must continue payments for child support, 11/29/1946:4
Lewis, Roy
Sells North Lakeville cottage to Chester Walker, 05/31/1946:7
Lewis, Virginia
Discharged from WAC, returns to teach at MHS, 09/14/1945:1
Returns to teach at high school, 09/21/1945:2
Lewis, William
Lewis, William A.
Applies for position of Town Manager, 02/27/1948:1
Attorney protests taxes in general (l), 03/05/1948:2
Pays up with bag of silver, 03/12/1948:10
Lewoczko, Eunice Franz
Son born, 09/23/1949:6
Lewoczko, George
Son born, 09/23/1949:6
Lewoczko, Mary
Lewoczko, Nancy
At Red Cross training center in Wellesley (p), 07/29/1949:1
Lewoczko, Walter
Reports for duty at Fort Devens, 03/09/1945:3
Evaluated for pre-flight training at Keesler Field, MS, 04/06/1945:1
Private enrolled in airplane mechanics training at Keesler Field, MS,
06/29/1945:1
Libby, Albert C.
Opens West Side Flower Shop at 7A West St (ad), 03/28/1947:2
(ad), 05/09/1947:6
Libby, Arthur
Gets month for drunkenness, 02/15/1946:2
Purchases property in East Taunton, 06/28/1946:7
Libby, Arthur F.
Called to report to probation officer, 04/05/1946:6
Libby, Violet
Sparks set woodwork afire on Center St, 05/18/1945:8
Libby & Hawes
Flowers for graduation (ad), 06/07/1946:4
Liber, Charles
Purchases Thompsonville schoolhouse for $400, 05/31/1946:1
Libraries
see also Lakeville Public Library; Middleborough Public Library; Rock
Village Library
Malcolm, Buck, lending library (l), 02/02/1945:2
MHS library receives first legacy from Alice R. Wyckoff, 02/11/1949:4
Lichtenstein, Sol
Young sailor dies in crash here, 10/26/1945:1
Liddell, James
Son born, 08/09/1946:5
Liebhardt, Mrs William
Reunited with sister after parting 40 years ago in Slovakia, 10/11/1946:4
Liebhardt, Mrs William J.
Coming here to visit sister Emilia Barta after trip to Europe,
12/23/1949:9
Liebowitz, Daniel
Liepis, Frank
Dies in Manchester, CT, 09/16/1949:3
Liepis, Joanne
Liepis, Patricia
Only case of infantile paralysis reported here, 08/16/1946:1
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Liepis, Stanley
Son born, 01/07/1949:4
Brother dies in Manchester, CT, 09/16/1949:3
Liepman, Hans Peter
Lightford, Norman
Resides in Perth, Ontario, 04/05/1946:10
Completes dental training at University of Toronto, 05/27/1949:7
Lightning
Halunen barn struck, fire ruins structure, 05/18/1945:1
Elmer Leonard’s cow struck, 09/24/1948:4
Smith’s old barn burns to the ground, 05/27/1949:2
Transformer struck in Lakeville, 08/26/1949:4
Lila’s Gift Shop
22 School St (ad), 12/05/1947:12
Lima, Peter
Engaged to Irene Gomes, 10/24/1947:4
Wed to Irene Gomes, 11/07/1947:4
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Mrs John Weeman has cloth from Lincoln’s casket, 02/15/1946:1
Lincoln, Alfred
Son born, 01/24/1947:5
Lincoln, Earl G.
Engaged to Euphemia C. MacKinnon, 09/17/1948:4
Wed to Euphemia C. MacKinnon, 10/08/1948:6
Lincoln, Frederic
Private joins 88th Blue Devil Division in Italy, 03/14/1947:1
Lincoln, Frederick
Attends Whitmore College in Mississippi, 11/05/1948:5
Lincoln, Mrs Alfred
Resides in Sherborne, 08/09/1946:5
Lincoln, Phyllis Wilmot
Teaches 4-H babysitting course in Sherburne, 03/05/1948:7
Lincoln, Shirley
Engaged to Howard Chase, 04/16/1948:6
Lincoln, Shirley T.
Engaged to Howard F. Chase, 05/07/1948:4
Wed to Howard F. Chase, 05/28/1948:4
Lincoln, Shirley Townsend
Lind, Carl
Lind, Carl F.
Hospitalized for third time in France (p), 05/25/1945:1
Arrives in U.S. from England, 08/10/1945:1
Lind, Clarence J.
Engaged to Marjorie F. Ferron, 08/31/1945:1
Engaged to Barbara Houlihan, 09/09/1949:4
Wed to Barbara Houlihan, 09/16/1949:6
Lind, Herman
Becomes U.S. citizen, 05/25/1945:5
Obituary, 10/18/1946:4
Lind, Herman A.
Lindberg, Mrs Carl
Resides in Seekonk, 05/18/1945:8
Linden Lodge
Dorothy and Harold Grover proprietors (ad), 09/28/1945:5
Overlooking Assawompsett in Lakeville (ad), 12/13/1946:10
Lindfors, Sonny
11/18/1949:1
Lindsay, Benjamin
Engaged to Annabelle Carnello, 08/09/1946:8
Son born, 06/27/1947:4
Sergeant assigned to Fort Dix, NJ, 09/26/1947:1
Lindsay, Benjamin L.
Grass fire on Rte 28, 08/01/1947:10
Lindsay, Benjamin Lee
Engaged to Anna Mary Carnello, 07/12/1946:5
Wed to Anabel May Carnello, 09/06/1946:5
Lindsay, Donald
Corporal works as French interpreter at Gunter Field, AL, 03/09/1945:4
Sergeant stationed at Fort Dix, 01/25/1946:8
Lindsay, Donald B.
Graduates from Wesleyan University, 06/24/1949:12
Lindsay, Donald Bruce
Awarded Lipsky Choir prize at Wesleyan University, 06/24/1949:9
Lindsay, N.W.
Suggests change in method of selling rights to alewives (l),
06/20/1947:2
Lindsay, Ruby
Music director at Rock church, 09/13/1946:8
Lindsay, Victoria
Lindsey, Benjamin
Son born, 07/02/1948:4
Lindsey, Victoria
Obituary, 03/22/1946:4
Wife of George dies at age 56, 03/22/1946:4
Linhares, Charles W.
Non-support case headed to grand jury, 01/09/1948:1
Linhares, Norma
Loses best riding horse in incident on trestle, 05/13/1949:1
Closes Norwayn Stables for summer; opens Squirrel’s Nest Stable in
East Wareham (ad), 05/13/1949:12
Horse’s death brings about court action, 05/27/1949:1
Linhares, Norma V.
Engaged to Frederick W. Bois, 07/04/1947:4
Wed to Frederick W. Bois, 07/18/1947:4
Acquitted on animal cruelty charge, 06/03/1949:1
Linton, Alton
Employed at Fore River shipyard in Quincy, 07/20/1945:3
Private stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA, 12/27/1946:3
Corporal stationed in Toyko, Japan, 09/10/1948:4
Linton, Alton H.
Private arrives in Japan, 06/20/1947:5
Promoted to Corporal at station in Japan, 09/26/1947:4
Linton, Arleen Marguerite
Linton, Charles
Promoted to Master Sergeant at Fort Ord, CA, 09/14/1945:3
Linton, Helen
Resides in Hastings-on-the-Hudson, NY, 09/16/1949:4
Linton, Helen L.
Engaged to Andrew M. Lanawetsky, 10/21/1949:2
Linton, Howard
Charged with theft of poultry from David Winsberg, 06/27/1947:4
Linton, Howard F.
Collides with Plympton auto at Frank and Shaw Ave, 07/23/1948:8
Linton, Jane
Quarantined with scarlet fever, 06/15/1945:2
Linton, Joseph R.
Couple purchases house from Brooks, 05/04/1945:5
Linton, Lavinia
Resides in Dobbs Ferry, NY, 04/08/1949:8
Linton, Marion H.
Wed to Robert J. Mann, 11/12/1948:5
Linton, Marion Harland
Linton, Mary Lou
Resides in East Bridgewater, 05/17/1946:3
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Linton, Mrs Orville B.
Employed in Hanson, 02/02/1945:3
Linton, O.B.
Painting, paperhanging (ad), 01/12/1945:5
Linton, Ralph
09/12/1947:1
Linton, Ralph, Jr.
Passes tests, waiting for induction, 07/20/1945:4
Liolios, Evelyn
Engaged to Wesloff Zion, 01/23/1948:4
Wed to Wesloff Zion, 03/19/1948:6
Lions Club (see Middleboro Lions Club)
Liquor Stores (see Alcoholic Beverages)
Little People (see Thumb, Mrs Tom)
The Little Theatre Group
New organization launched here, 03/12/1948:1
First meeting held to organize, 05/14/1948:1
Announces Pygmalion first production, 06/18/1948:1
Choose play for first production, 10/15/1948:1
Cast of Arsenic and Old Lace (p), 01/07/1949:1
Arsenic and Old Lace a success, 01/21/1949:5
Presents Little Foxes, 12/16/1949:13
Littlefield, Edward
Littlefield, Henrietta
Lively, Leola
Wed to Joseph Francis Freitas, 07/20/1945:8
Livesey, James
Rochester, NY man dies at age 77, 06/11/1948:4
Livestock
see also Cattle; Cows; Poultry
William Taylor loses barn and livestock in fire, 01/26/1945:1
Inspector of Animals, Rebell, makes annual report, 01/26/1945:3
Cameron proposes change in health regulations for swine, 05/03/1946:1
Town Infirmary gets $1,400 for 18 hogs, 11/28/1947:5
Jacques complains about dead goats on roadside, 03/26/1948:10
Additional fence viewers needed, 04/16/1948:1
Livestock Feed
see also Grain
Farmers face serious shortage, 02/08/1946:1
Sunnyside Farms, for sale, 25 to 30 tons of hay (ad), 03/08/1946:6
Nemasket Spring Water Co., baled hay for sale (ad), 05/24/1946:2
Nemasket Spring Water Co., for sale, standing grass (ad), 06/21/1946:9
Joseph MacAllister, Wirthmore Feed dealer (ad), 08/30/1946:6
Lizotte, Ernest A.
Thrown from auto as overturns on Main St, 07/23/1948:8
Lloyd, Robert W.
St. Louis man inquires about license for Hell’s Blazes (The Old Tavern),
08/12/1949:3
Lloyd Perkins & Son
Plumbing and heating (ad), 01/05/1945:2
Chester Sylvester manager (ad), 07/06/1945:4
Chester Sylvester revamps old Perkins shop, 08/16/1946:1
Lobl, Bernhard
Dies at age 91, 11/21/1947:4
Obituary, 11/21/1947:8
Lobl, Frederick
Estate conveyed to Lobl, 06/21/1946:5
Entrusted with treasures and household goods of couple who died in
Nazi camp, 01/10/1947:1
Lobl, Lennie
Graduates from Lasell Junior College, 06/14/1946:4
Pledges Phi Sigma Sigma at Syracuse University, 11/29/1946:8
Graduates from Syracuse University, 06/18/1948:12
Engaged to Melvin J. Hootstein, 07/15/1949:4
Lobl, Magdalene
Attends Syracuse University, 11/07/1947:4
Lobl, Magdalene Ann
Candidate for degree at Syracuse University, 06/11/1948:5
Engaged to Melvin J. Hootstein, 12/02/1949:7
Lobl, Mrs Otto
Shaken up and bruised in skid collision on Taunton St, 01/09/1948:1
Lobl, Paul
Sergeant helps train German police (p), 02/02/1945:1
In Nazi Germany till job is done (l), 03/23/1945:2
Awarded Bronze Star for service in Germany, 06/01/1945:1
Discharged after three and a half years of service, 01/25/1946:1
Lobl Manufacturing Co.
Laborers wanted (ad), 04/06/1945:8
To add 9,000 square feet to floor space, 04/20/1945:1
Girls and women wanted for stitching and light bench work (ad),
07/13/1945:8
New parking area at corner of Frank and Cambridge St, 10/19/1945:8
Girls and women wanted for light and interesting bench work (ad),
11/16/1945:5
Experienced machinists wanted (ad), 08/23/1946:2
Plans for product expansion, 12/20/1946:1
Joseph Hunt joins staff (p), 02/14/1947:1
Wanted, experienced machinist (ad), 03/28/1947:2
Experienced stitchers wanted (ad), 09/17/1948:6
Fire in partition between first and second floors, 12/31/1948:1
Lobster Shack
Four caught after break-ins at three local businesses, 06/13/1947:1
Locke, Ray Arthur
Dies at age 47, 12/09/1949:6
Obituary, 12/09/1949:9
Locke, Raymond
Fire in home on Wareham St, 11/05/1948:7
Locklin, John
Lockwood, John
Son born, 10/25/1946:8
Lockwood, John Michael
Born to John and Priscilla Tillson, 10/25/1946:8
Lockwood, Mrs Harold
Lockwood, Mrs John
Resides in Frederick, MD, 03/01/1946:8
Lockwood, Priscilla Tillson
Son born, 10/25/1946:8
Log Cabin Candy
Rte 28 (ad), 12/13/1946:10
Logan, Catherine
Engaged to Richard E. Leggee, 01/12/1945:6
Logan, Catherine F.
Logan, Charles W.
Home from service in India, 02/02/1945:4
Lost without watchmakers tools in India, purchases some locally (p),
03/02/1945:1
Graduates from Bombsight and Automatic-Pilot Repair course in
Colorado, 08/10/1945:1
Logan, Frederick M.
Obituary, 01/12/1945:4
Dies at age 64, 01/12/1945:5
Logan, Helen
Employed at telephone office in Oakland, CA, 11/09/1945:5
Resides in South Hanson, 01/04/1946:2
Logan, Helen M.
Wed to Chester A. Siegrist, 12/06/1946:5
Logan, Ivan
Attends Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 12/03/1948:5
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Logan, Jean L.
Carpenter’s Mate 1st Class stationed at Staten Island, NY, 01/26/1945:6
Employed at Lakeville sanatorium, 11/01/1946:5
Logan, Jean L., Jr.
Aviation Cadet takes advanced training at Douglas, GA, 01/26/1945:6
Instructor in Air Force stationed at Amarillo, TX, 08/17/1945:3
Logan, John I.
Wildcat pilot in States for reassignment, 08/03/1945:1
Ensign awarded Air Medal (p), 10/26/1945:1
Receives permanent citation for his Gold Star in lieu of third Air Medal,
01/24/1947:1
Logan, John Ivan
Ensign home from Pacific, 07/13/1945:1
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant at Jacksonville, FL, 11/23/1945:1
Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, 05/24/1946:1
Engaged to Harriet Barbara Hope, 10/17/1947:1
Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic, 06/24/1949:11
Logan, Robert
Resides in Philadelphia, PA, 07/11/1947:5
Logan, Treffle
Obituary, 01/12/1945:3
Logan, Winfield
Wed to Jaye Louise Dolci, 09/14/1945:4
Logg Kabin Grill
Now open on Rte 28 (ad), 05/23/1947:10
Four caught after break-ins at three local businesses, 06/13/1947:1
John McDonald, from radar man to restaurateur, 06/27/1947:1
Now selling Lucy Braley’s famous homemade candies (ad),
07/18/1947:2
Food prepared in open kitchen (ad), 05/28/1948:10
New summer hours (ad), 06/25/1948:2
Open every night (ad), 09/24/1948:9
Open every night but Tuesday (ad), 03/11/1949:9
New summer hours (ad), 06/10/1949:5
John McDonald scares robbers away, 06/24/1949:12
Logrien, Howard
Logrien, Howard S.
Discharged from 407th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion,
10/26/1945:5
Loheed, Hubert
Attends Annapolis, 01/05/1945:2
Midshipman scheduled for summer cruise in Bermuda, 06/21/1946:9
Midshipman attends U.S. Naval Academy, 01/03/1947:4
Richard Glidden attends wedding, 06/11/1948:10
Loheed, Hubert B.
Takes part in Newport-Bermuda yacht race, 07/05/1946:1
Ensign awarded Admiral DuBose Trophy, 06/18/1948:9
Loheed, Hubert Bradford
Engaged to Vilma Jeanne Oberholtzer, 05/14/1948:10
Graduates from Naval Academy as commissioned ensign (p),
06/04/1948:1
Loma, Alice
Wed to Vasel Petroff, 07/30/1948:4
Lomasney, Thomas
Lomasney, Thomas Lawrence
Engaged to Jean Alden, 08/17/1945:4
Wed to Jean Alden, 08/24/1945:4
Long, Albert L.
Chimney fire on Lincoln St, 09/28/1945:7
Engaged to Mabel J. Everson, 12/12/1947:6
Wed to Mabel J. Everson, 01/16/1948:4
Long, Charles L.
Engaged to Margaret E. Kelly, 05/18/1945:4
Wed to Margaret E. Kelly, 05/25/1945:4
Long, Clara I.
Long, Dorothy L.
Engaged to George H. Taylor, 04/09/1948:4
Wed to George H. Taylor, 04/16/1948:4
Long, Fannie
Wife of Albert L. dies at age 71, 04/18/1947:5
Obituary, 04/18/1947:8
Long, Frank
Chimney fire on North St, 12/26/1947:4
Long, L. Frank
Purchases Thomastown School, 10/19/1945:1
Long, Levi F.
And Ernest Morgan purchase North St property from Mrs Ernest Pratt,
04/06/1945:8
Long, Levi Frank
Obituary, 12/07/1945:6
Long, Levi Frank, Sr.
Dies at age 77, 12/07/1945:5
Long, Mrs Herbert E.
Spilt oil causes fire on East Main St, 10/08/1948:6
Long, Robert
Home from long period overseas, 11/02/1945:1
Son born, 04/22/1949:4
Long, Robert C.
Long, Ruby
Wed to Louis Henry Forney, 08/15/1947:4
Long, S. Forrest
Long’s Radio Shop transfers ownership to Edward Tomasik,
01/05/1945:1
Long Pond
Veteran Winthrop Norton loses life in Long Pond (p), 05/31/1946:1
Request for extension of electrical service, 08/08/1947:1
Seaplane overturns on pond, two injured, 06/03/1949:9
Long Pond Yachting Association
New group opens first season, 08/02/1946:2
Changes name to Apponaquett Yacht Club, 08/16/1946:1
Longland, John F.
Obituary, 04/27/1945:8
Long’s Radio Shop
Ownership transfers from Mr Long to Edward Tomasik, 01/05/1945:1
Edward Tomasik proprietor (ad), 01/05/1945:4
Employs Bertha Manwaring, 08/03/1945:2
Longworth, Luther J.
Buzzards Bay Gas Co. manager opens own business here, 03/05/1948:7
Longworth’s Gas Service
Bottle gas, 143 Center St (ad), 02/06/1948:10
Buzzards Bay Gas Co. manager, Luther Longworth, opens own business
here, 03/05/1948:7
Look, Elizabeth
Obituary, 09/20/1946:3
Lopes, Andrew
Daughter born, 04/13/1945:4, 05/31/1946:5, 07/16/1948:4
Loud, Lydia
Obituary, 03/01/1946:5
Widow of Edwin dies at age 87, 03/01/1946:5
Lougee, Ernest
Pleads not guilty to charge of bastardy brought by Ruth Barnes,
08/24/1945:5
Son born, 12/17/1948:6
Lougee, Ernest Joseph
Wed to Altha Virginia Richards, 08/06/1948:4
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Lougee, Hattie Francis
Obituary, 03/23/1945:6
Lougee, Hattie Francis M.
Wife of Arthur F. dies at age 77, 03/23/1945:4
Lou’s Cleaning Service
Announces new cleaning service (ad), 05/03/1946:6
Louis Gomes proprietor (ad), 05/31/1946:7
Lou’s Oil Burner Service
Prompt dependable service (ad), 02/15/1946:5
Love, George
Engaged to Annie Margret Ehney, 09/02/1949:4
Wed to Annie Margaret Ehney, 09/23/1949:7
Lovell, Ann Cameron
Many bequests in will, 05/18/1945:6
Lovell, George B.
Engaged to Jean M. Thorndike, 10/17/1947:4
Lovell, Gladys
Grease fire on Rock St, 02/09/1945:4
Lovell, John Winsor
Born to S. Winsor, 07/20/1945:8
Lovell, Mary Ann
Dies at age 53, 03/23/1945:4
Obituary, 03/23/1945:6
Lovell, Mary Ann Cameron
Lovell, S. Winsor
Son born, 07/20/1945:8
Lovell, Samuel W.
Guilty of reckless and drunken driving, 05/20/1949:7
Lowder, Hubert
Lowder, Hubert L.
Engaged to Phyllis E. Howard, 10/05/1945:4
Wed to Phyllis E. Howard, 10/12/1945:4
Lowe, Cora May
Dies at age 74, 10/21/1949:5
Obituary, 10/21/1949:7
Lowe, George H.
Testifies to effectiveness of Gazette advertising (l), 01/26/1945:8
Lowe, Mrs Richard H.
Moves to Philadelphia, 06/07/1946:5
Resides in Toronto, ON, 09/03/1948:5
Lowe, Mrs Richard H. (Thibault)
Son born, 11/19/1948:4
Lowe, Richard H.
Son born, 11/19/1948:4
Lubin, Sarah
Sees brother David Ross for first time in 20 years, 01/05/1945:6
Lucas, Emma Robinson
Obituary, 11/21/1947:3
Widow of Samuel dies at age 79, 11/21/1947:4
Lucas, Mrs S.
Luce, James D.
Lieutenant Commander describes invasion of Luzon (l), 02/09/1945:3
Lucey, John E.
Drowns in harbor at Oak Bluffs, 05/20/1949:1
Ludden, Mary King
Dies at age 81, 02/22/1946:5
Obituary, 02/22/1946:5
Luippold, A. Elizabeth
Dies at age 87, 07/11/1947:4
Obituary, 07/11/1947:8
Lumber (see Building Materials)
Lumbert, Myra Harding
Obituary, 09/03/1948:9
Lun, Lee G.
Engaged to Mae Shing, 06/18/1948:2, 07/30/1948:4
Lund, Ludwig
Lund, Phyllis Randle
Lunskis, Elsie
Apartment on Lovell St damaged by fire, 05/03/1946:1
Lunskis, Joseph
Apartment on Lovell St damaged by fire, 05/03/1946:1
Charged with assault on W. Elmer Benson, 04/22/1949:10
Testimony perjured, case sent to grand jury, 04/29/1949:1
Lunskis, Joseph M.
Held on charge of stabbing two people, 07/12/1946:1
Guilty of drunkenness, reckless driving, and drunk driving,
08/23/1946:1
Lunskis, Joseph N.
Posts notice of no responsibility for wife’s bills, 07/20/1945:5
Lyford, E.F.
Expresses views on water project (l), 01/31/1947:1
Lyford, Emerson F.
Files nomination papers for Board of Assessors, 12/10/1948:1
Up against Churbuck for assessor, 12/17/1948:1
Issues statement on candidacy (l), 12/24/1948:9
Lynch, Everett H.
Files complaint about noise from planing machine, 07/26/1946:1
Lynch, Floyd Finley
Wed to Nellie Elizabeth Shaw, 02/06/1948:4
Lynch, Margaret E.
Lynch, Margaret Elizabeth
Dies at age 83, 03/14/1947:5
Obituary, 03/14/1947:5
Lynde, Eleanor Wilson
Son born, 12/23/1949:4
Lynde, Elwyn B.
Nominated for top post with Lions Club (p), 05/25/1945:1
Lynde, John B.
Receives degree in mathematics from Brown University, 03/02/1945:1
Ensign meets Richard Glidden in Bermuda, 03/30/1945:1
Ensign on board USS Chemung, 11/23/1945:1
Ensign on leave, 12/28/1945:1
Ensign serves on USS Chemung, 06/07/1946:5
Lynde, Robert
Meteorologist for Pan-American Airways transfers from Guatemala to
Brownsville, TX, 07/30/1948:3
Son born, 12/23/1949:4
Lynde, Robert E.
Joins Weather Bureau in Buffalo, NY, 08/26/1949:1
The Lyric Club
Club to boost music culture, applies for charter and liquor license,
02/01/1946:1
Recommended for charter, 02/08/1946:1
Objections raised to location, 02/22/1946:1
No report from hearing on incorporation, 03/08/1946:1
State inspector views quarters, 03/08/1946:3
Lytle, James Arthur
Obituary, 12/21/1945:1
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M
MacAllister (Coach)
Line coach of 1947 Mitchell Memorial Club football squad (p),
01/02/1948:1
MacAllister, Joseph
Ensign stationed in Fort Lauderdale, FL, 05/03/1946:1
Awarded school bus contract, 11/28/1947:1
Engaged to Marilyn Shurtleff, 12/03/1948:5
MacAllister, Joseph B.
Wirthmore Feed dealer (ad), 08/30/1946:6
Gordon Robbins fails to report for bus driving duty, 12/17/1948:1
MacAllister, Joseph W.
School bus tips over on Plympton St, none hurt, 06/11/1948:1
Engaged to Marilyn Ruth Shurtleff, 06/25/1948:2
Truck rear-ends Sears lumber truck on South Main St, 05/13/1949:8
MacAllister, Joseph William
Engaged to Marilyn Ruth Shurtleff, 02/11/1949:4
Wed to Marilyn Ruth Shurtleff, 02/25/1949:5
MacAulay, Angus
Elm St couple married 60 years, 10/04/1946:8
MacAulay, Aulay D.
MacAulay, Douglas
MacAulay, Douglas W.
MacAulay, Douglas Warren
Engaged to Frances Elena Frye, 09/13/1946:5
Wed to Frances Elena Frye, 10/04/1946:5
MacAulay, D.W.
Chief radioman on ship bound for Point Barrow, Alaska, 10/03/1947:3
MacAulay, Norman D.
Lieutenant stationed in Italy, 08/03/1945:8
Re-enlists for three years in Army, 04/30/1948:3
MacAulay, Roger
Son born, 03/25/1949:6
MacAulay, Roger A.
Wed to Priscilla Clark, 10/12/1945:4
MacAulay, Roger Angus
MacAuley, Mrs Angus
Resides in Norwich, VT, 04/27/1945:3
MacAuley, Roger
MacCormack, Mary E.
Oil burner flareup on Everett St, 04/15/1949:6
MacCormick, Margaret C.
Wife of Columbia J. dies at age 77, 04/20/1945:4
Obituary, 04/20/1945:5
MacDaniel, Mary Ann
Obituary, 10/07/1949:4
Widow of John A. dies at age 88, 10/07/1949:7
Macdonald (Town Manager)
Department gets new police cruiser (p), 06/25/1948:1
MacDonald, Edward J.
Macdonald, H. Vera Anderson
Son born, 12/12/1947:6
Macdonald, John
Attends Northeastern University, 03/09/1945:8
Returns from service in China-Burma-India theater, 10/19/1945:1
Seaman 2nd Class stationed at Bainbridge, MD, 06/07/1946:1
R.D.M. 3rd Class in U.S. Navy, 12/26/1947:8
Enrolls in University of Maine, 09/17/1948:4
Macdonald, John D.
Trains at electronic technician school at Great Lakes Naval Station,
10/11/1946:4
On Dean’s List at University of Maine, 03/04/1949:7
MacDonald, John Donaldson
Apprentice seaman discharged, 10/26/1945:5
MacDonald, John M.
Wed to Madeline F. Gabrey, 08/20/1948:4
MacDonald, Leonard W.
Macdonald, Mrs Norman
Resides in Portland, ME, 05/18/1945:8
Resides in Waltham, 04/05/1946:10
Macdonald, Mrs Roger
04/11/1947:1
Macdonald, Mrs Roger W.
05/09/1947:1
Macdonald, Norman C.
Son born, 12/12/1947:6
Macdonald, Roger W.
Couple sells home in Peabody, 03/09/1945:8
May retain post at Gas & Electric when Peterson returns, 11/22/1946:1
Named manager of Gas & Electric, 12/06/1946:1
Selectmen consider inventory control system for town departments,
12/20/1946:1
New manager of Gas & Electric, 01/03/1947:1
Appointed Town Manager, resigns as manager of Gas & Electric,
03/05/1948:1
Sworn in as Town Manager (p), 03/05/1948:1
Sound and logical choice for Town Manager (l) (The Spectator),
03/05/1948:9
Invited to serve on State Advisory Committee, 08/06/1948:1
06/17/1949:1
MacDonald, Vera
MacDougall, Keith
Wed to Grace Bullock, 11/29/1946:6
MacDougall, William J.
Runs for selectman’s seat, biography (p), 01/17/1947:1
Urges study of milk question (l), 06/06/1947:3
Praises work of selectman Manual Silvia (l), 12/12/1947:1
Denies he has axe out for any town official, 01/09/1948:1
Is qualified for selectman, elect him (ad), 01/09/1948:5
The best qualified (l) (The Spectator), 01/16/1948:2
Elect as your selectman (ad), 01/16/1948:5
Victor in annual election, 01/23/1948:1
Selectman raps rumors of graft in sewage disposal project, 10/22/1948:1
06/17/1949:1
MacFarland, Mildred V.
Wed to Francis E. Mullen, 01/11/1946:5
MacGinnis, Dorothy
Engaged to Herbert C. Pratt, 06/22/1945:4
Wed to Herbert Clarence Pratt, 07/13/1945:4
MacGregor, Charles
Married at Reading, 11/26/1948:5
Mack, Marion Dorothy
Engaged to Richard Gardner Horton, 09/26/1947:6
MacKay, Charles Richard
Russell F. and Bertha G. Shurtleff petition to adopt, 03/12/1948:4
MacKenzie, Arnold
MacKenzie, Elinore Jane
Engaged to Walter Scholz, 07/29/1949:9
MacKenzie, Joey
Engaged to Edward Boucher, 08/17/1945:1
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MacKenzie, Norman B.
Meets brother W. Arnold in South Pacific, 01/05/1945:1
MacKenzie, W. Arnold
Meets brother Norman in South Pacific, 01/05/1945:1
MacKenzie, Walter
MacKenzie, Walter Arnold
MacKerron, Franklin P.
Listed in Who’s Who of American College and University Students,
01/10/1947:1
Earns theology degree at Gordon College, 05/23/1947:8
Macki, Joseph
Bowlers roll 600 strings as YMCA season opens (p), 09/19/1947:1
Macki, Mrs Joseph
Bowlers roll 600 strings as YMCA season opens (p), 09/19/1947:1
Mackie, Benny
Plays end for Mitchell Memorial Club (p), 09/12/1947:1
Mackie, David
Son born, 12/31/1948:5
Mackie, Evelyn Ruth
Engaged to Howard Fielding Schofield, 01/24/1947:4
Mackie, Joseph
Arouses envy amongst local fishermen (p), 04/25/1947:1
Purchases Superior Taxicab, 01/02/1948:1
Superior Taxicab under new management (ad), 01/02/1948:2
Mackie, William
Son born, 10/29/1948:4
Mackie, William L.
Mackie, William Leonard
Engaged to Pauline Howard, 12/19/1947:6
Mackiewicz, A.
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
Mackiewicz, Alfred
Mackiewicz, Alfred E.
Mackiewicz, Benjamin
Engaged to Vivian Doucette, 05/24/1946:4
Son born, 05/13/1949:6
Mackiewicz, Benjamin J.
Discharged from 431st AAA, 11/23/1945:4
Engaged to Vivian H. Doucette, 08/16/1946:5
Wed to Vivian H. Doucette, 09/06/1946:5
Mackiewicz, Boleslaw
Dies at age 72, 07/02/1948:4
Obituary, 07/02/1948:7
Mackiewicz, Frank
West Grove St couple married 30 years, 01/24/1947:3
Mackiewicz, Helen V.
Engaged to James M. Correia, 08/08/1947:4
Wed to James M. Correia, 08/29/1947:4
Mackiewicz, John
Nearly drowns when canoe tips on Nevertouch Pond, 08/15/1947:1
Mackiewicz, Joseph
State trooper hits rear of state truck on Rte 28, 05/25/1945:1
Charged with assault on Sally Jurgelewicz, 04/23/1948:1
Guilty of assault on Sally Jurgelewicz, 05/07/1948:1
Mackiewicz, Mamie
Graduates from Sturdy Memorial Hospital Training School,
04/12/1946:10
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in U.S. Army Nurse Corps, 12/24/1948:1
Second Lieutenant on first tour of duty at Battle Creek, MI,
04/08/1949:10
Engaged to Keller R. Ewalt, 10/21/1949:1
MacKinnon, Euphemia C.
Engaged to Earl G. Lincoln, 09/17/1948:4
Wed to Earl G. Lincoln, 10/08/1948:6
MacMillan, Margaret Welch
Son born, 03/26/1948:3
MacMillan, Mrs Wendell
Moves to Prince Edward Island, 11/29/1946:2
MacMillan, Ronald Howard
Born to Wendell and Margaret Welch, 03/26/1948:3
MacMillan, Stuart H.
MacMillan, Wellington
Ensign on leave after a year in South Pacific, 02/09/1945:4
Resides on Staten Island, 06/04/1948:2
MacMillan, Wellington D.
Engaged to Phyllis R. Powell, 06/13/1947:4
Wed to Phyllis R. Powell, 06/20/1947:4
MacMillan, Wellington David
Lieutenant (jg) awarded Gold Stars (p), 06/21/1946:1
MacMillan, Wendell
Son born, 03/26/1948:3
MacNayr, Archibald
Must pay $25 to support family, 09/06/1946:1
MacNayr, Archibald A.
Denies charge of beating wife, 09/27/1946:1
Judges says he should be sent to jail, 10/04/1946:1
MacNayr, Archie
Must serve three months for two offences, 10/31/1947:1
Sentenced to house of corrections for assault and drunkenness,
09/17/1948:8
MacNayr, Archie A.
Arraigned on charge of assaulting wife, 05/13/1949:12
MacNayr, Archie, Jr.
Guilty of assault on wife Dorothy, 10/24/1947:5
MacNayr, Dorothy
Archibald MacNayr denies charge of beating wife, 09/27/1946:1
10/31/1947:1
Archie MacNayr sentenced to house of corrections for assault,
09/17/1948:8
MacNayr, Dorothy A.
Archie MacNayr, Jr. guilty of assault on wife, 10/24/1947:5
MacNayr arraigned on charge of assaulting wife, 05/13/1949:12
MacNayr, Dorothy Ray
Judges says Archibald MacNayr should be sent to jail, 10/04/1946:1
MacNeally, Rankin
Lieutenant (jg) posted to New London, CT, 09/07/1945:4
MacNeil, Gordon
Applies for position of general manager of Gas & Electric, 02/01/1946:1
Men wanted for general work (ad), 10/11/1946:8
Main St couple married 50 years, 07/29/1949:3
MacNeil, Richard
Ensign reports for duty in San Francisco, CA, 07/20/1945:4
MacNeil, Richard Louis
Louis Richard Dyer petitions to change name, 06/21/1946:3
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MacNeill, Annie May
Daughter of William C.P. dies at age 19, 02/18/1949:7
Obituary, 02/18/1949:7
MacNeill, Douglas
MacNeill, Edward W.
Obituary, 03/29/1946:7
MacNeill, Gordon
Completes duties in Hawaii, awaits new orders, 05/25/1945:9
Lieutenant assigned to duty in New York, 06/29/1945:5
Wanted, man to train as surveyor (ad), 05/17/1946:6
Engineer (ad), 08/23/1946:3
Registered professional engineer (ad), 04/04/1947:10
Rhode Island pullets for sale (ad), 06/20/1947:2
Man wanted to work on poultry farm (ad), 09/19/1947:5
Son born, 02/20/1948:4
06/17/1949:1
MacNeill, Gordon E.
House lots for sale on Wareham St (ad) (m), 07/19/1946:6
Licensed as professional engineer, 04/04/1947:4
MacNeill, John E.
Charged with operating without license or muffler, 04/09/1948:2
MacNeill, Richard
Graduates from midshipman’s school in Chicago, 03/30/1945:8
Ensign assigned to Bainbridge, MD for small craft training,
04/06/1945:1
Ensign stationed in San Pedro, CA, 03/29/1946:10
MacNeill, Richard E.
Engaged to Esther Louise Walsh, 01/09/1948:7
MacNeill, Richard F.
Graduates from Middlebury College, 06/11/1948:5
MacNeill, Shirley Ann
Engaged to Robert Francis Noyer, 03/08/1946:1
MacNeill, William C.P., Sr.
Dies at age 71, 04/01/1949:4
Obituary, 04/01/1949:9
MacNeill, William P.
Myrtle St couple married in Boston 50 years ago, 03/23/1945:2
Macomber, Charles D.
Macura, Anna Wolski
Macura, Paul P.
Macura, Paul Peter
Engaged to Anna Helen Wolski, 04/30/1948:4
Wed to Anna Helen Wolski, 05/21/1948:4
Macy, Herb
Manager of J.M. Wells (ad), 11/11/1949:9
J.M. Wells celebrating 3rd anniversary (ad) (p), 11/18/1949:5
Madden, Rita
MHS social studies teacher, 09/13/1946:1
Profile of MHS history teacher, 12/30/1949:4
Maddigan, Albert
Corporal stationed at Drew Field, FL, 09/14/1945:4
Engaged to Carol Cushing, 01/14/1949:10
Maddigan, Albert T.
Engaged to Carol Cushing, 01/28/1949:4
Maddigan, Albert Thomas
Engaged to Carol Arnold Cushing, 10/01/1948:1, 01/14/1949:4
Wed to Carol Arnold Cushing, 02/04/1949:4
Maddigan, David
Maddigan, James F., Jr.
Son born, 06/04/1948:4
Maddigan, Jean
Member of MHS Pro Merito Society and senior class play (p),
06/21/1946:9
Enrolls at Marietta College, Ohio, 10/04/1946:8
Maddigan, Ralph W.
Matrisciano thawing house pipes, candle starts fire, 02/28/1947:1
06/17/1949:1
Selectman candidate for re-election, 12/09/1949:1
Maddigan, Ralph W., Jr.
Captain admitted to North Carolina hospital for treatment (p),
07/06/1945:1
Captain reports to Army redistribution center in Greensboro, NC,
11/09/1945:1
Wed to Eleanor C. Adams, 11/16/1945:4
Home after 51 months in Army Air Force, 02/01/1946:1
Son born, 07/26/1946:5
Runs for selectman, biography (p), 01/10/1947:1
For selectman (ad) (p), 01/17/1947:2
Objects to Gazette story, 03/14/1947:1
Fireplace sets fire to beams in High St home, 01/30/1948:6
Injures foot at Onset Beach, 09/24/1948:4
Maddigan, Thomas
On terminal leave from Signal Corps, 11/30/1945:3
Gas & Electric lineman moves to Middleboro, 09/12/1947:9
Maddigan Carol A.
Bates School secretary resigns, 07/22/1949:1
Maddigan Family
Brockton naval hero Herbert Willis has cousin in family, 01/16/1948:1
Madeiros, M. Joseph
Madeiros, Marianne
Wed to Alfred J. Harris, 02/22/1946:5
Local teacher married to Alfred Harris, 02/22/1946:8
The Mademoiselle Shop
Valentine gifts (ad), 02/09/1945:8
Perkins and Beale sell to Mr and Mrs Joseph Walker, 04/30/1948:1
Eighth anniversary (ad), 04/30/1948:5
Beale and Perkins end eight-year proprietorship of Mademoiselle Shop,
05/07/1948:5
Joseph Walker new proprietor, 06/18/1948:12
Store thieves at work here, 11/26/1948:1
9th Anniversary (ad), 05/13/1949:11
Madigan, Patrick
Madison, Barbara Louise
Barbara Louise Menowski petitions to change name, 09/27/1946:6
Madison, Stanley
Stanley Menowski petitions to change name, 09/27/1946:6
Magoon, Josiah E.
Magri, Count Primo
Mrs Arthur Saccocia tells story of Little People, 04/23/1948:11
Magri, Irene F.
Engaged to Charles M. Howes, 07/02/1948:4
Magri, Irene F. Murdock
Wed to Charles M. Howes, 07/09/1948:4
Magri, John
Magri, John L.
Corporal stationed in Australia (p), 01/19/1945:1
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Magri, Walter C.
Maher, Florence M.
Engaged to Chester W. Southworth, 12/26/1947:7
Maher, Howard
Janet Savage purchases Highland Rd house, 09/17/1948:2
Maher, John
Dies at age 62, 08/20/1948:4
Maher, John J.
Woodworking shop, Lakeville (ad), 06/27/1947:6
Obituary, 08/20/1948:5
Mahler, Kenneth R.
Auto hits tree on Elm St, Carver man killed instantly, 05/11/1945:1
Mahoney, J.
Mahoney, James
Member of MHS senior yearbook staff, traffic squad, and senior class
play (p), 06/21/1946:9
Resumes studies at Plattsburg, NY, 09/23/1949:7
Mahoney, James F.
Joins clergy of Sacred Heart, 10/15/1948:1
Mahoney, James J.
Chosen to fill vacancy on Finance Committee, 02/22/1946:4
Mahoney, Joanne
Enrolled at St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing, 09/24/1948:4
Mahoney, Mary Barry
Widow of John F. dies at age 84, 06/24/1949:6
Obituary, 06/24/1949:8
Mahoney, Robert
Main, George F.
Main, George Frederick
Illinois man dies at age 63, 06/28/1946:5
Obituary, 06/28/1946:8
Main, Marjorie Pike
Son born, 07/15/1949:4
Main, Stuart
Promoted to Aviation Radio Man 1st Class in San Diego, CA,
06/08/1945:1
Son born, 07/15/1949:4
Main, Stuart R.
Engaged to Marjorie G. Pike, 08/08/1947:4
Wed to Marjorie G. Pike, 08/15/1947:4
Main, William
Obituary, 11/22/1946:10
Majahad, Leo
Returns to U.S. after serving in Pacific, 08/31/1945:5
Maki, Flora LeCain
Maki, Suoma
Maki, Wayne
Daughter born, 11/05/1948:6, 11/11/1949:5
Maki, Wayne E.
Wed to Eileen F. LeCain, 02/07/1947:5
Maksimuk, Mary
Engaged to Matthew Henry Peresluha, 07/11/1947:4
Wed to Matthew Henry Peresluha, 08/01/1947:4
Malaguti, August
Malaguti, Richard
Malaguti, Roy
Son born, 08/30/1946:5
Malaguti, Roy J.
And DeLongchamps inquire about night club license, 11/23/1945:1
No license available at this time, 12/07/1945:1
Malenfant, A.
Gas appliance service (ad), 10/07/1949:12
Malenfant, Albert
Son born, 10/12/1945:4
Stationed at Camp Blanding, FL, 10/12/1945:8
Malenfant, Albert L.
New service man at Gas & Electric, 03/19/1948:1
Malenfant, Alfred
Home after nearly two years in Pacific, 09/21/1945:1
Malenfant, Charles Joseph
Skeleton found in Lakeville, identified as man missing 11 months,
11/25/1949:1
Malenfant, Henry
With Army in Germany, 09/21/1945:1
Chimney fire on Shaw Ave, 01/10/1947:5
Son born, 07/02/1948:4
Malenfant, Henry F.
Malenfant, Henry R.
Discharged from 23rd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 11/23/1945:4
Malenfant, Henry Raymond
Engaged to Elizabeth Frances Walker, 06/27/1947:4
Wed to Elizabeth Frances Walker, 07/04/1947:4
Malenfant, J.
Watch repair (ad), 01/02/1948:4
Malenfant, Joseph
Maleski, Emily Theresa
Engaged to Arthur Joseph McKenna, 01/12/1945:5
Wed to Arthur Joseph McKenna, 01/19/1945:4
Maleski, John
Engaged to Lydia R. Baleviaz, 04/25/1947:5
Wed to Lydia R. Balevicz, 05/09/1947:6
Son born, 05/27/1949:6
Maleski, Joseph
Nemasket Spring Water truck driver goes off road, tips over,
07/02/1948:1
Maleski, Michael
Discharged from 754th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, 11/09/1945:4
Engaged to Bessie Dascoulias, 02/11/1949:4
Wed to Bessie Dascoulias, 03/04/1949:7
Malewicz, Vincent J.
Engaged to Miriam E. Thompson, 08/22/1947:4
Wed to Miriam E. Thompson, 09/12/1947:4
Malewicz, Vincent Joseph
Engaged to Miriam Erwin Thompson, 07/25/1947:8
Malicious Mischief
Sailors charged for damage to Lion’s Club pickup station, 09/14/1945:6
Hoodlums smash street lights on Halloween, 11/02/1945:1
Albert Matrisciano arrested for smashing car window of sister-in-law,
05/24/1946:1
Vandals dump 200 gallons of town’s road tar, 05/31/1946:1
Vandalism at First Congregational chapel, 08/02/1946:1
Tough two nights at Halloween, 11/08/1946:1
Seven acquitted on charge, 11/15/1946:7
George Bruso charged with wrecking soldier’s car with fists and feet,
12/13/1946:1
Air rifle gunmen breaks 11 windows at Town Farm, 01/24/1947:9
Officer wrecks alibi in rock-throwing case against Piche and Almy,
05/09/1947:4
Piche and Almy guilty of stoning Ricco home, 05/16/1947:1
Matrisciano case of drunkenness and malicious mischief postponed,
06/13/1947:7
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Malicious Mischief (continued)
Albert Matrisciano guilty of non-support and damage to home,
06/20/1947:6
Insulators on high tension wires hit by bullets, 06/27/1947:1
Campaign planned to curb Halloween vandalism, 10/31/1947:1
Bridgewater youths damage Promades’ property, 12/05/1947:6
Almy allowed time to get job to pay for damages to Ricco home,
01/30/1948:1
Almy fails to get job, but pays $5 of damages, 02/13/1948:6
George Almy given one month to pay property damage, 05/14/1948:8
George Almy discharged from probation, 06/18/1948:1
Juveniles questioned in stone-throwing incident, 06/03/1949:1
Lillian Dwelly charged with defacing a building, 06/03/1949:2
Edward Dwelly’s complaint dismissed, 06/10/1949:10
Two juveniles blow up mail box, get caught, 07/15/1949:1
Some Halloween destruction by rowdies, 11/04/1949:1
Malik, Mabel Tobey
Obituary, 10/11/1946:10
Mallett, Irving L.
Injured in auto accident in Whitman, 01/25/1946:1
Mallof, James
Mallon, Douglas Edward
Engaged to Norma Jean Vaughn, 10/28/1949:5
Wed to Norma Jean Vaughn, 10/28/1949:5
Malmquist, Martha
Malmquist, Nils M.
Dies at age 66, 05/16/1947:4
Obituary, 05/16/1947:4
Maloney (Mr)
Sullivan & Maloney, real estate (ad), 04/19/1946:5
Mal’s Woodworking Shop
Main St, Lakeville (ad), 01/24/1947:2
Maltais, Fred
Peirce St couple married 25 years, 07/01/1949:4
Maltais, Homeridas
Obituary, 11/04/1949:4
Maltais, Homeridas Frederick
Dies at age 62, 11/04/1949:7
Maltais, William T.
Engaged to Arleen R. Dewing, 09/02/1949:4
Wed to Arleen R. Dewing, 09/09/1949:5
Mamas, Harry
Selectmen grant license for new theater, 10/19/1945:1
Prospect for reopening Key Theatre fails, 11/02/1945:5
Mamas, Ruth
Selectmen grant license for new theater, 10/19/1945:1
Manchester, C.E.
Resides in Brockton, 07/18/1947:8
Manchester, Cornelius
Couple sells Wareham St house to Howard Doty, moves to Brockton,
06/08/1945:4
Manchester, Joy W.
Graduates from Howard Seminary, West Bridgewater, 06/15/1945:1
Manee, Basil H.
Sentimental return to Hotel Martinique for New York couple,
07/18/1947:5
Mann, Abbie Atwood Thomas
Obituary, 03/26/1948:10
Mann, Clara V.
Engaged to Herbert N. Benson, 12/26/1947:4
Wed to Herbert N. Benson, 01/02/1948:4
Mann, Robert J.
Wed to Marion H. Linton, 11/12/1948:5
Mann, Robert John
Mann, William
Seaman 2nd Class returns to Sampson, NY, 04/13/1945:7
Seaman 2nd Class transfers to Norman, OK, 05/04/1945:6
Mann, William L.
Reports to Boston for induction into U.S. Navy, 01/26/1945:6
Seaman 1st Class transfers to Shoemaker, CA, 10/12/1945:7
Wed to Barbara J. Wall, 04/22/1949:4
Mann, William Lincoln
Engaged to Barbara Jean Wall, 06/18/1948:8, 04/08/1949:6
Mannion, John Francis
Obituary, 10/22/1948:5
Dies at age 67, 10/22/1948:6
Mansfield, Jennie L.
Obituary, 05/03/1946:4
Widow of John dies at age 82, 05/03/1946:5
Mansfield, Jennie L. Rogers
Bequeaths money to two churches and her nurse, 06/21/1946:1
Mansfield, John
Mansfield, Robert K.
Engaged to Annie Damiani, 03/23/1945:4
Wed to Annie Damiani, 05/04/1945:5
Manslaughter
see also Murder
Ralph Morse, Jr. pleads not guilty in alleged assault on Armand Poirier,
12/26/1947:1
Morse manslaughter case put off till end of month, 01/09/1948:1
Morse case goes to grand jury, 01/30/1948:1
Ralph Morse, Jr. not guilty, 07/02/1948:1
Napoleon Cooke acquitted, 11/05/1948:1
Vallee to be tried for manslaughter in death of Houle, 04/01/1949:10
Judge sends Vallee case to grand jury, 04/15/1949:1
Manton, Alfred P.
Manuel, Ulysses
Dies at age 79, 07/02/1948:4
Obituary, 07/09/1948:3
Manwaring, Bertha
Employed at Long’s Radio Shop, 08/03/1945:2
Employed at Shaw’s Radio & Furniture Co., 07/26/1946:8
Manwaring, Bertha A.
Joins staff of Shaw’s Radio & Appliance Co., 02/01/1946:8
Manwaring, Winthrop
Promoted to assistant superintendent with Prudential Life Ins. Co.,
01/19/1945:8
Son born, 05/25/1945:4
Couple purchases Reland St house from Albert Soule, 04/05/1946:5
Accepts general agency of Mutual Life Insurance Co., 04/02/1948:6
01/07/1949:1
Manwaring, Winthrop R.
Member of Boston Life Underwriters Association, 11/22/1946:8
Promoted to supervisor of entire New England area, 12/20/1946:1
Passes insurance broker exams, 09/10/1948:3
Manwaring, W.R.
Insurance broker (ad), 10/15/1948:10
Maps and Mapping
Selectmen request transfer to fund printing of town maps, 05/30/1947:1
Mara, Mary G.
Teacher of piano (ad), 02/07/1947:8
Maranville, Betty
Maranville, Betty Francis
Enters Portland Eye and Ear Infirmary Training School for Nurses,
09/09/1949:2
Maranville, Clifton H.
Trained by Navy in revolutionary firefighting methods, helped save
ships, 09/14/1945:1
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Maranville, Leslie
Maranville, Leslie A.
Staff Sergeant awarded commendation, 06/15/1945:1
Maranville, Lloyd
Private 1st Class on the way home from Japan, 02/08/1946:1
Son born, 11/26/1948:4
Maranville, Marshall
Son born, 12/28/1945:5
Maranville, Robert
Private receives medical discharge, 08/24/1945:7
Maranville, Robert A.
Marble, Clara Augusta
Widow of Charles W. dies at age 89, 11/28/1947:4
Obituary, 11/28/1947:5
Marble, Mercy Estelle
Wife of Evans L. dies at age 66, 08/26/1949:4
Obituary, 08/26/1949:9
March, Alice Marie
Studies at Junior College of Physical Therapy in New Haven, CT,
09/27/1946:8
Graduates from New Haven School of Physiatherapy, 06/04/1948:2,
06/11/1948:2
Granted fellowship at NYU, 09/16/1949:5
March, Faith Buckingham
March, Jackson
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
Attends University of Maine, 11/28/1947:4
March, Leonard
Dies in Portland, ME, 03/26/1948:4
March, Lindsay J.
Nominated to senior high health education workshop, 06/01/1945:1
Elected first vice president of Plymouth County Teacher’s Assoc,
10/24/1947:4
Father dies in Portland, ME, 03/26/1948:4
What MHS needs to meet pupil needs, 02/04/1949:1
Praise for annual report from Harvard officials, 03/25/1949:4
Couple married 25 years, 08/05/1949:5, 08/19/1949:6
Housewarming party celebrates new home on School St, 10/14/1949:1
President of the Plymouth County Teachers’ Association, 10/21/1949:1
March, Mrs Lindsay J.
Alumnus of Framingham State Teachers College, 06/20/1947:10
March, Mrs L.J.
Sister dies in Verona, NJ, 10/11/1946:10
March of Dimes
Raises $813 here, 02/15/1946:1
Annual appeal begins here, 01/17/1947:1
Fund at $750 (p), 02/07/1947:1
Opens appeal here, 01/16/1948:1
Marcks, The Tailor
Opening September 3rd at 19 South Main St (ad), 08/30/1946:4
Announces pickup and delivery service (ad), 08/01/1947:6
Garments left after 30 days subject to sale (ad), 09/19/1947:2
Marden, Donald
Marden, Harry
Son born, 11/19/1948:4
Marden, Harry W.
With 141st Infantry in Ulm, Germany (p), 09/14/1945:1
Marks, Jack C.
Wed to Lillian Gubin, 08/13/1948:4
Marois, Mrs Henry
Marra, Angelo
Six sons have served country (p), 08/17/1945:1
Marra, Demetria
Serving onboard “Bud” Pastor’s ship, 01/19/1945:1
Marra, George
Marra, George James
Engaged to Marion Virginia Mondeau, 08/19/1949:4
Wed to Marion Virginia Mondeau, 09/09/1949:5
Marra, Ralph
Serving on board “Bud” Pastor’s ship, 01/19/1945:1
Marra, William
Serves in Germany (p), 08/17/1945:1
Marra’s Barber Shop
Back from service, re-opens at 365 Center St (ad), 02/08/1946:8
Marriages - Middleboro
Ninety-three in 1944, 01/12/1945:1
Statistics from 1933 to present show effect on school facilities,
01/26/1945:2
Number jumps 50% in first six months of 1946, 07/05/1946:1
Numbers down in 1948, total of 143, 01/28/1949:4
Marsden, Connie
Marsden, Constance
Engaged to Winthrop K. Winberg, 05/13/1949:11, 05/20/1949:5
Marsden, Constance H.
Engaged to Winthrop K. Winberg, 05/20/1949:6
Wed to Winthrop K. Winberg, 06/03/1949:4
Marsden, Constance Howes
Engaged to Winthrop Keith Winberg, 12/24/1948:10
Marsden, Lee
Marsden, Leila
Marsden, R.E.
Combination windows, 163 South Main St (ad), 10/31/1947:5
Landscaping (ad), 04/09/1948:10
Marsden, Robert
Son born, 12/19/1947:6
Marshall, Barbara I.
Engaged to Robert A. Gurney, 10/15/1948:4
Wed to Robert A. Gurney, 10/22/1948:6
Marshall, Barbara Isabelle
Engaged to Robert Alden Gurney, 10/10/1947:1
Marshall, Doug
New manager of Maurice’s Snack Bar (ad), 10/28/1949:10
Marshall, Douglas
New manager of Maurice’s Snack Bar, 11/04/1949:1
Marshall, Douglas P.
Engaged to Marjorie M. Holmes, 10/03/1947:1, 10/07/1949:7
Wed to Marjorie M. Holmes, 10/14/1949:7
Marshall, Douglas Pershing
Marshall, Harold
Marshall, Harry
Son born, 12/07/1945:5, 10/22/1948:6
Marshall, Howard
Son born, 02/21/1947:5
Marshall, Joan E.
Engaged to Standish F. Holmes, 07/25/1947:5
Wed to Standish F. Holmes, 08/08/1947:4, 08/15/1947:4
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Marshall, Jo-An Eileen
Engaged to Standish F. Holmes, 05/23/1947:10
Marshall, Jo-an Eileen
Marshall, John Charles
Obituary, 01/09/1948:5
Marshall, John Clarence
Marshall, John McLean
Engaged to Marjorie Irene Gray, 08/26/1949:4
Wed to Marjorie Irene Gray, 09/09/1949:5
Marshall, Mary
Chimney fire on Spencer St, 12/16/1949:9
Marshall, Morris J.
Guilty of fraudulently avoiding taxi fare, 03/08/1946:8
Marshall, Packy
Marshall’s Automotive, Wareham St (ad), 05/02/1947:6
Employs Arthur LeWillie (ad), 09/19/1947:8
Marshall, Wendell S.
Dies at age 70, 05/25/1945:4
Obituary, 05/25/1945:5
Marshall’s Automotive
Wareham St (ad), 05/02/1947:6
Martenson, A., Jr.
Martenson’s Tailor Shop, cleaning, dyeing, pressing (ad), 04/19/1946:4
Martenson, Anders
Martenson gets Arch St houses in town auction, Tallman hints reprisal,
11/09/1945:1
Sign application referred to Town Manager, 05/03/1946:4
Town agreement with Martenson on Arch St property to be kept,
10/04/1946:1
Martenson, Anders, Jr.
Awarded Bronze Star for service in Germany and eastern France,
06/22/1945:1
Wins Meritorious Service Unit Plaque for service in Germany and
Austria, 08/03/1945:1
Discharged from U.S. Army (p), 05/31/1946:1
Chamber votes to sell building and land to Martenson and William
Robert Thomas, 06/13/1947:1
Boleslaw Jurgelewicz charged with assault on Martenson, 04/23/1948:1
Jurgelewicz denies assault on Martenson, 04/30/1948:8
Boleslaw Jurgelwicz guilty of assault on Martenson, 05/07/1948:1
Martenson and Thomas
Cleansers, dyers, tailors (ad), 10/24/1947:10
Martenson’s Cleansers & Dyers
22 Wareham St (ad), 09/06/1946:8
New location at Chamber of Commerce building (ad), 08/08/1947:5
Martenson’s Tailor Shop
Cleaning, dyeing, pressing (ad), 04/19/1946:4
Martin, Alice
Wed to George Borges, 08/02/1946:8
Martin, Alice Constance
Engaged to George Borges, 07/12/1946:3
Martin, Antone, Jr.
New Bedford boy drowns in South Carver pond, 08/05/1949:8
Martin, Barbara
Martin, Donald
Superintendent of Lakeville State Sanatorium, 06/15/1945:3
Martin, Donald M.
Resigns as acting superintendent at sanatorium, 11/23/1945:1
Martin, Frances L.
Wife of Jack L. dies at age 62, 01/25/1946:4
Obituary, 01/25/1946:7
Martin, Frederick
Attends Bryant College, 12/02/1949:12
Martin, Harry E.
Paratrooper dies as result of wounds received in action in Holland (p),
01/19/1945:1
Martin, Helen
Martin, Helen Irene
Engaged to James Bradford McQuade, 07/15/1949:1
Martin, Jack Lewis
Wed to Myrtle Louise Gardner Atwood, 08/01/1947:4
Martin, John
Martin, John C.
Surviving son of Jacintho back in States after 17 months in Pacific (p),
01/19/1945:1
Martin, Judy
Martin, Mary A.
Martin, Mary Azalea
Engaged to Leon Alphonse Sweitlowicz, 05/28/1948:4
Wed to Leon Alphonse Sweitlowich, 06/04/1948:4
Martin, Mrs Charles
Moves to Fitchburg, 08/06/1948:7
Martin, Mrs John J.
04/11/1947:1
Martin, Roland
Wed to Helen Knight, 03/04/1949:7
Martin, Rose
New secretary at Bates School, 07/22/1949:1
Martin, Stephen M.
Discharged from 216th Armored Engineer Battalion, 11/23/1945:4
Martinelli, Anna
Sells North Lakeville farm to Sheldon Westgate, 12/06/1946:10
Martino, Margherita
Wed to Odgen Henry Koerner, 01/17/1947:5
Martins, Harry C.
Paratrooper’s body returned from Holland (p), 07/15/1949:1
Martins, Jacinto C.
Pleads innocent to non-support charge, 04/23/1948:6
Withdraws appeal in non-support case, 05/14/1948:4
Martins, John
Martins, John C.
Engaged to Ruth Hartling, 11/15/1946:4
Engaged to Ruth B. Hartling, 06/20/1947:4
Wed to Ruth B. Hartling, 07/11/1947:4
Marzelli, Albert
Son born, 01/24/1947:5
Marzelli, Barbara
Marzelli, Jack
Marzelli, William
Marzilli, Francis
Mason, Melville
Mason, Robert
Mason, Robert L.
Receives Bronze Star for heroism in Germany, 05/11/1945:1
Engaged to Elsie Bartlett, 12/31/1948:5
Wed to Elsie Bartlett, 01/14/1949:4
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Masonic Order (see Ancient Free & Accepted Order of Masons Mayflower Lodge)
Masons and Masonry
T. Testa, carpentry and masonry (ad), 01/24/1947:10
Albert Williams, contractor (ad), 03/07/1947:7
C.W. Hanson, general masonry (ad), 09/19/1947:5
The Capeway Service, Clifford Howe, roofing, siding, painting,
masonry (ad), 10/31/1947:5
Massa, Peter
Massachusetts Department of Public Works
Frank Charron employed with State Highway Department, 08/03/1945:2
Employs Edwin Kennedy, 08/31/1945:3
Busy for a year on hurricane road damage, 10/05/1945:1
Reconstruction of Rte 44 and 28 intersection under consideration,
12/07/1945:1
Thomas E. Washburn employed by State Highway Department,
08/09/1946:7
Harry Hamilton employed by State Highway Department, 08/16/1946:7
Middleboro one of 21 towns not entered in safety campaign,
11/29/1946:5
Boys misusing air rifles, 12/06/1946:1
State puts supervision in highway districts, decentralize work,
02/21/1947:1
Chapter 90 maintenance work outlined for 1947, 06/13/1947:6
Maintenance men win awards for safe driving, 10/08/1948:1
Four Middleboro residents receive safe driving honors, 10/15/1948:1
Selectmen study proposal to transfer four bridges to state, 10/15/1948:1
Selectmen vote to transfer four bridges to state, 10/22/1948:1
Notifies selectmen about Chapter 90 work, 01/28/1949:1
Drivers rewarded for safe records, 09/23/1949:1
Uses glass beads in traffic lines, 11/11/1949:1
Massachusetts State Guard
see also National Guard
Local men win rifle match, 04/13/1945:1
Protect guns and ammunition at Town House, 04/27/1945:1
Local company wins rifle match, 06/01/1945:4
Employers asked for cooperation as unit set to go to camp, 06/29/1945:1
Eleventh Company of 25th Infantry celebrates 4th anniversary,
07/13/1945:1
Local unit aids in search for lost child in Framingham, 07/27/1945:1
Local company gives two-day exhibition, 09/28/1945:8
State Guard guards Victory Loan cavalcade, 11/23/1945:1
Receives helmets and gas masks, 01/25/1946:6
Company 11 rated as excellent, 04/19/1946:1
Four recruits sworn in, 05/17/1946:8
Middleboro’s 11th Co., 25th Infantry encamped at Edwards,
08/09/1946:1
Armory being considered for Middleboro, 08/16/1946:1
Middleboro company enrolls 200th recruit, 08/23/1946:8
Local company not to disband yet, 09/27/1946:1
Local company gets final orders, disbanding, 10/25/1946:1
Local company ends service, 11/01/1946:6
Selectmen file petition to have armory built here, 11/08/1946:1
Tessier reports on now defunct company, 11/15/1946:7
Disbanded Company 11 gets merit award, 12/27/1946:4
Town officers support armory for Middleboro, 01/24/1947:1
Massachusetts State Guard Veterans, Middleboro Unit, No. 57
Eleventh Co., 25th Infantry forms unit of state guard vets, 02/13/1948:1
Massachusetts State Police
Post-war project includes headquarters here, 04/20/1945:1
Raymond Connolly dispatcher at State Farm, 12/28/1945:8
Donald Hornby ends 20 years as state policeman, 08/30/1946:1
Lieutenant Francis O’Connell heads Troop D, 07/18/1947:1
Give up plans for permanent barracks here, 04/23/1948:7
Not to sell barracks after all, 04/30/1948:10
Massachusetts Women's Corps
Middleboro group now designated Co. 3 of the 6th Region,
01/05/1945:1
Holds graduation exercises, 04/06/1945:7
Massachusetts Women's Corps (continued)
Notify selectmen that organization attached to military department,
06/08/1945:8
Unaffected by closing of Civilian Defense Agencies, 06/15/1945:2
Masse, Muriel
Engaged to Clayton L. Howard, Jr., 08/12/1949:4
Wed to Clayton L. Howard, Jr., 09/09/1949:5
Massicott, Emma E.
Pedestrian hit by Crowley’s car on North Main St, 12/02/1949:1
Massicott, Ernest
Bags small deer in South Middleboro, 12/17/1948:8
Massod, Thomas S.
Lakeville tax collector’s notice, 02/15/1946:5
Mastera, Melvin
Son born, 01/11/1946:5
Woodpecker causes auto accident in Lakeville, 07/16/1948:4
Masterson, Marjorie
Wed to Gino Schiappa, 10/08/1948:6
Matheson, Bruce
Goes to Boys’ State, 05/27/1949:7
Wins honors at Boys’ State, 07/15/1949:1
Matheson, Carl
Receives diploma from New England School of Art, 11/26/1948:7
Matheson, Carl Thurston
Engaged to Pauline Mary Springer, 08/23/1946:5
Wed to Pauline May Springer, 09/13/1946:5
Matheson, Craig
01/07/1949:1
Musical group comprising Stetson, Armstrong, Matheson, and Whitney
needs a name, 04/15/1949:1
Enrolls at Gorham State Teachers College in Maine, 09/09/1949:10
Matheson, John
Purchases house in North Carver, 01/05/1945:4
Matheson, John R.
Pleads not guilty to drunkenness, reckless driving, and drunk driving,
05/13/1949:2
Guilty of drunk driving, fined $50, 06/03/1949:10
Matheson, John W.
Couple purchases Rock St house from Clara Cook Helvie, 09/21/1945:8
Matheson, Louise
Hired at Union Street School, 10/12/1945:1
Matheson, Louise C.
Matheson, Mrs Roderick
Father dies in Amesbury, 05/28/1948:10
Matheson, Reginald
Promoted to assistant general passenger agent with Southern Railway
System, 08/01/1947:10
Matheson, Sylvia
High school drawing class designs, builds model houses, 06/11/1948:1
Matheson, Sylvia G.
War influence felt in school art study (l), 01/12/1945:2
Mathews, Melville
Rock folks attend wedding, 01/05/1945:2
Wed to Edith Maxim, 01/05/1945:2
Navy man leaves for California, 01/26/1945:5
Mathews, Melville T.
Wed to Edith E. Maxim, 01/05/1945:5
Mathews, Melville Thomas
Mathieu, Louis P.
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Matriciano, Anthony
Local barber on long probation for drunkenness and disturbing the
peace, 02/22/1946:3
Matrisciano, Albert
Guilty of beating wife Ericka, 05/24/1946:1
Erika Matrisciano charges husband with assault, 08/23/1946:1
Case of drunkenness and malicious mischief postponed, 06/13/1947:7
Guilty of non-support and damage to home, 06/20/1947:6
Gets one more chance to stay out of jail, 08/08/1947:1
Matrisciano, Albert W.
Pleads guilty to beating wife Erika, 04/27/1945:6
Matrisciano, Anna
Matrisciano, Anthony
Agrees to live away from family, 03/28/1947:10
Matrisciano, Antoinette T.
Engaged to Howard J. Deroche, 09/10/1948:4
Wed to Harold J. Deroche, 09/17/1948:4
Matrisciano, Antone
Not guilty of drunkenness and disturbing the peace, 03/21/1947:1
Gets month in jail for drunkenness, 08/08/1947:6
Sentenced to three months for drunkenness, 09/26/1947:1
Suspension revoked, gets jail sentence, 10/24/1947:5
Matrisciano, Carol
Six-year-old hurt by Millette’s motorcycle, 09/13/1946:1
Matrisciano, Ericka
Albert Matrisciano guilty of beating wife, 05/24/1946:1
Matrisciano, Erika
Charges husband Albert with assault, 08/23/1946:1
Thawing house pipes, candle starts fire, 02/28/1947:1
Matrisciano, Evelyn A.
Engaged to Donald C. Hittle, 12/20/1946:5
Wed to Donald C. Hittle, 01/03/1947:5
Matrisciano, Joseph
Building moved without permit, 05/02/1947:1
Matrisciano, Louis
Files suit against Warren Standish as result of collision, 12/13/1946:10
Matrisciano, Mando
Engaged to Norma DeRoche, 07/19/1946:8
Matrisciano, Mando F.
Engaged to Norma M. DeRoche, 08/09/1946:5
Wed to Norma M. DeRoche, 09/13/1946:5
Matrisiciano, Albert
Probation continued, 12/12/1947:14
Matrisiciano, Anna
Engaged to Robert H. Olson, 11/14/1947:4
Wed to Robert H. Olson, 12/05/1947:6
Matson, Gertrude Louise
Engaged to Nathaniel Francis Shurtleff, Jr., 12/30/1949:4
Matthews, Blanche Carr (see Carr's Kiddie & Specialty Shop)
Matthews, Donald
Matthews, Edith E. Maxim
Son born, 07/01/1949:4
Matthews, Frances K.
Engaged to Charles Griffin, 06/14/1946:5
Wed to Charles Griffin, 06/21/1946:4
Matthews, Harland
Employed at Thomas Bros., 08/17/1945:4
Matthews, Jeanne
Matthews, Melville
Matthews, Melville T.
Son born, 07/01/1949:4
Matthews, Mrs Harland
Father dies in Bath, ME, 04/30/1948:10
Matthews, Richard Zebedee
Dies at age 83, 04/01/1949:4
Obituary, 04/01/1949:6
Matthews, Richmond C.
Engaged to Blanche M. Carr, 11/02/1945:5
Wed to Blanche M. Carr, 11/16/1945:4
Matthews erects sign for Thomas Brothers before getting permit,
01/21/1949:1
Maurice’s Snack Bar
Opening on Thatcher’s Row (ad), 03/21/1947:10
Short circuit probable cause of fire, 01/02/1948:1
Grease flareup in restaurant on Thatcher’s Row, 01/07/1949:3
For sale or lease (ad), 08/19/1949:3
Ray Seaver proprietor, Doug Marshall manager (ad), 10/28/1949:10
Raymond Seaver purchases Snack Bar from Maurice Braga,
11/04/1949:1
Maxim, Alice B.
Maxim, Clarence W.
Maxim, Edith
Rock folks attend wedding, 01/05/1945:2
Wed to Melville Mathews, 01/05/1945:2
Maxim, Edith E.
Wed to Melville T. Mathews, 01/05/1945:5
Maxim, Edith Ella
Maxim, Ernest L.
GE conducts informal demonstration of public address system,
06/08/1945:4
Apples, $1 per bushel (ad), 01/09/1948:8
Maxim, George I.
Onset man inducted into U.S. Army, 05/03/1946:1
Maxim, Mrs Howard W.
Music students make recordings, 06/18/1948:10
Maxim, Nellie
All bills against estate settled (ad), 11/28/1947:4
Maxim, Nellie May
Widow of James D. dies at age 82, 11/21/1947:4
Obituary, 11/21/1947:10
Maxim Motor Co.
Contracts with Fire Department for latest model ladder truck,
03/09/1945:1
Employs Armand Mello, 08/03/1945:2
Cancellation of government has big impact here, 08/24/1945:1
Undergoes major repairs, 10/12/1945:1
Home and auto radio service (ad), 11/23/1945:8
Awarded Fall River radio equipment contract, 11/30/1945:1
To deliver new combo double-bank ladder truck to local department,
12/28/1945:1
Mechanics and assembly men needed (ad), 03/01/1946:8
Paint shop helpers wanted (ad), 07/05/1946:6
Painters, electricians, mechanics, assembly men wanted (ad),
09/13/1946:4
Painters and painters’ helpers wanted (ad), 09/20/1946:4
Used oil burner for sale (ad), 10/18/1946:2
House next door for sale, must be torn down or removed (ad),
11/22/1946:3
Filling station suffers break-in, 12/13/1946:1
Appliances (ad), 12/13/1946:9
Builds new engine for Wareham Fire District, 01/03/1947:5
Distributor for General passenger and truck tires and tubes (ad),
04/04/1947:2
Gilbert Broadbent foreman of repair shop, 11/21/1947:10
Paint shop help and experienced assembly men wanted (ad),
04/23/1948:11
Written up in Boston Post Magazine, 06/04/1948:1
Break-in at gas station, little taken, 10/15/1948:1
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Pipe bursts, water drenches stock in showroom, 12/31/1948:1
Water damage sale (ad), 12/31/1948:2
Men win Industrial Bowling League title, 05/13/1949:7
Builds forest fire truck for local department, 05/27/1949:1
Forest fire wagon newest Fire Department acquisition (p), 06/03/1949:1
51st anniversary (ad), 10/14/1949:2
Maxim Orchard
Vaughan St (ad), 09/09/1949:6
Maxman, Burton C.
Wed to Sylvia Turner Perkins, 02/22/1946:4
Maxwell, Bruce
Maxwell, Elaine
Maxwell, Issac Shepard
Obituary, 07/25/1947:4
Dies at age 85, 07/25/1947:5
Maxwell, John F., Jr.
Maxwell, Mildred M.
Guilty of robbing Co-operative Bank, 05/23/1947:1
Guilty of breaking-and-entering and larceny from Co-operative Bank,
07/04/1947:1
Escapes police station briefly, runs home, 07/04/1947:4
Mayes, Dorothy E.
Wed to William C. Ringer, 03/26/1948:4
Mayflower Square and Compass Club of Middleboro
Holds annual meeting, 05/25/1945:4, 04/19/1946:1
Elects officers, 04/25/1947:1
Mayhew, Charles
Mayhew, Charles H.K.
Lee and Mayhew injured in collision with Boston truck at Bedford St
and Old Center St, 11/16/1945:1
Mayhew, Emeline H.
Obituary, 09/07/1945:2
Wife of Charles dies at age 54, 09/07/1945:4
Maynard, Barbara
Employed by Barron’s Boston Newsweek, 10/11/1946:10
Maynard, Barbara W.
Maynard, Constance
Leaves Quincy hospital for affiliation at McLean hospital in Waverly,
04/20/1945:8
Employed at Veterans’ Hospital in West Roxbury, 10/07/1949:12
Maynard, Constance L.
Graduates from Quincy City Hospital School of Nursing, 06/22/1945:8
Resigns post at Quincy City Hospital, employed at Brockton hospital,
11/23/1945:5
Receives appointment at Roxbury VA hospital, 12/31/1948:1
Maynard, Ernest
Maynard, Mrs Ernest E.
04/11/1947:1
Alumnus of Framingham State Teachers College, 06/20/1947:10
Maynard, Paul
Dies in plane crash in Connecticut, 01/25/1946:1
Mayo, Elaine
Mazilli, Francis
Private 1st Class with 131st Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadron at
Okinawa, 07/27/1945:4
Mazzilli, Frank
Serves with U.S. Marines in the Marianas, 03/16/1945:2
Mazzola, Angelo C.
Engaged to Margaret L. Houlihan, 04/04/1947:5
Wed to Margaret L. Houlihan, 05/16/1947:4
McAllister, David Carlton
Dies at age 65, 07/09/1948:4
Obituary, 07/09/1948:4
McAllister, Joseph B.
Fire in bus, 04/12/1946:10
McAllister, Joseph W.
Aviation Cadet transfers to Bunker Hill, IN, 02/16/1945:1
Transfers to Pensacola, FL for advanced training (p), 08/03/1945:1
Commissioned ensign at Naval Air Training Base in Pensacola, FL,
04/12/1946:1
McAllister, Joseph William
Transfers to Pensacola, FL, 06/15/1945:1
McAnaugh, Harold Leo
Engaged to Alice Irene Colvin, 12/30/1949:5
McAnaugh, Phyllis
Engaged to John Bena, Jr., 02/07/1947:5
Wed to John Bena, Jr., 02/21/1947:5
McArthur, Donald B.
Engaged to Marjorie H. Moody, 08/30/1946:7
McAulay, Roger A.
Speeded home via “Green Project”, 08/31/1945:1
Engaged to Priscilla Clark, 10/05/1945:4
McBane, Mae
McBane, Mae Theresa
New student at NE Deaconess Hospital nursing school, 09/19/1947:2
McBane, Teresa G.
Obituary, 06/14/1946:4
McBane, Teresa Gertrude
Widow of William J. dies at age 71, 06/14/1946:5
McBane, W.
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
McBane, William
Thanks voters (l), 01/24/1947:5
McBane, William J.
Runs for seat on School Committee, biography, 01/17/1947:1
McCabbin, William S.
Engaged to Natalie C. Perkins, 05/17/1946:5
McCabe, Eva M. Wordwell
Widow of William T. dies at age 82, 11/18/1949:7
Obituary, 11/18/1949:9
McCabe, William
Enrolls in University of Massachusetts, 09/23/1949:7
McCabe, William T.
Obituary, 09/16/1949:3
McCaig, Bruce
Private stationed at Fort Benning, GA, 04/13/1945:7
McCaig, Bruce W.
Discharged from 23rd Infantry Regiment, 12/28/1945:6
McCaig, John H.B.
McCaig, Mary E.
McCallum, Scott
Fails to fool judge in non-support case, 07/25/1947:1
McCallum, Zola
Chimney fire on Pearl St, 10/03/1947:7, 03/25/1949:2
McCallum, Zola M.
Scott McCallum fails to fool judge in non-support case, 07/25/1947:1
McCann, Edward
Coxswain returns from 19 months overseas (p), 11/30/1945:1
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McCann, Edward E.
Engaged to Virginia E. Grant, 07/11/1947:4
Wed to Virginia E. Grant, 07/18/1947:4
McCann, Edward Emil
Engaged to Virginia Edith Grant, 05/30/1947:6
McCann, Virginia E.
Operator at local telephone exchange, 10/22/1948:9
McCarthy, A.
McCarthy, Edward J.
Discharged from Seabees (p), 06/07/1946:1
McCarthy, Elsie
Returns to teach at Union Street School, 06/27/1947:1
McCarthy, Francis J.
Engaged to Carol Zukas, 02/08/1946:5
McCarthy, George L.
Discharged from U.S. Army (p), 06/07/1946:1
Three sons discharged from service (p), 06/07/1946:1
McCarthy, James F.
Minister speaks to crowd on Armistice Day, 11/14/1947:1
McCarthy, John
Wins right to wings and boots of a paratrooper, 01/05/1945:1
Son born, 09/17/1948:4
McCarthy, John F.
Enlists in U.S Army, 07/09/1948:1
McCarthy, Kathleen
McCarthy, Kathleen A.
Engaged to Eugene D. Briggs, 05/30/1947:4
Wed to Eugene D. Briggs, 06/06/1947:4
McCarthy, Michael
Thompson St barn and silo destroyed by fire, 06/22/1945:1
McCarthy, Michael Vincent
Obituary, 04/04/1947:3
Dies at age 80, 04/04/1947:5
McCarthy, Ralph
Piano tuning (ad), 04/05/1946:10
McCarthy, Terence
McCarthy, Terrance
Gets 6 months for drunkenness, 12/05/1947:3
McCarthy, Terrance G.
Sent to State Farm for drunkenness, 01/25/1946:3
McCarthy, Terrence
Gets three months for probation violation, 05/28/1948:3
McCarthy, Terrence G.
In court on charge of drunkenness, 01/04/1946:5
McCarthy, Vincent J.
Discharged from U.S. Naval Reserve (p), 06/07/1946:1
McCauly, Carl
Leads Twilight League pitchers (t), 10/14/1949:10
McCausland, Francis
Henry Soucie pleads not guilty to assault on McCausland, 08/13/1948:5
McCausland, Francis E.
Uses up final drunk release, 01/24/1947:3
Soucie gets probation for assault on McCausland, 09/10/1948:4
McClellan, William
Son born, 01/12/1945:5
McClure, Mrs Neil
Father dies here, 07/19/1946:8
McCluskey, James F.
Sells Pearl St home to Clifford DeCoff, moves to Williams apartments
on South Main St, 05/21/1948:7
McConaghy, John
Discharged from 9th Naval Construction Battalion, 11/02/1945:4
McConnell, Richard T.
Wed to Alice I. Gifford Krystofolski, 08/29/1947:4
McCormick, John Franklin
Dies at age 83, 05/17/1946:5
Obituary, 05/17/1946:5
McCrillis, Clifton
Son born, 04/20/1945:4
Rte 2 postal carrier, 07/16/1948:5
McCrillis, Clifton A.
Wants rural mail routes improved, 11/08/1946:1
McCrillis, Walter
Wins honors at Boys’ State, 07/15/1949:1
McCrillis, Walter C.
Obituary, 10/31/1947:3
Named West Point alternate, 02/18/1949:1
McCrillis, Walter Clifton
Dies at age 83, 10/31/1947:4
McCubbin, Mrs William
Resides in Mariemont, OH, 08/30/1946:8
Resides in Cincinnati, OH, 03/21/1947:3
McCubbin, William
Engaged to Natalie Perkins, 05/24/1946:3
McCubbin, William S.
Wed to Natalie C. Perkins, 05/31/1946:5
McCubbin, William Steele
Engaged to Natalie Cole Perkins, 05/03/1946:1
McCulloch, Bonnie
Nine-year-old wins prize for letter written in best teacher contest,
04/08/1949:2
McCulloch, Joe
Trainer of 1947 Mitchell Memorial Club football squad (p),
01/02/1948:1
McCulloch, John
McCulloch, Johnny
Pictured with Red Sox’ Dom DiMaggio (p), 04/04/1947:1
McCulloch, Joseph C.
Resigns as president of Chamber, 01/17/1947:1
McCulloch, Joseph R.
Wounded on Okinawa, 06/29/1945:1
Arrives in California for hospitalization, 07/06/1945:1
Suffers injuries on Okinawa, on leave from Mare Island, CA,
09/21/1945:1
Discharged vet arrives home, 10/19/1945:1
Appointed to Committee on Veteran Rehabilitation, 11/23/1945:2
Rockdale Memorials (ad), 04/05/1946:10
McDavitt, Mildred Brackett
Resides in Palm Beach, FL, 04/20/1945:8
McDonald, “Dapper”
Enrolls at Stonehill College, 09/23/1949:7
McDonald, Dick
Makes Gazette first All-South Shore football team, 12/13/1946:1
McDonald, Edward
Rescued from Nemasket River by fellow fisherman, Robert Griswold,
10/17/1947:1
McDonald, Everett
McDonald, Henry
Son born, 02/01/1946:4, 04/23/1948:6
McDonald, James
Chimney fire on Lovell St, 01/30/1948:6
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McDonald, James G.
Engaged to Theresa M. Arsenault, 04/29/1949:6
Wed to Theresa M. Arsenault, 05/06/1949:6
McDonald, John
From radar man to restaurateur, Logg Kabin Grill doing well,
06/27/1947:1
Seaman 1st Class on board USS Sicily, 06/27/1947:3
Scares robbers away from Logg Kabin Grill, 06/24/1949:12
McDonald, John B.
Completes two-year enlistment in Navy, 01/23/1948:8
McDonald, John C.
Granted service station license, 04/19/1946:4
McDonald, Kenneth Free
Dies at age 69, 01/24/1947:5
McDonald, Lawrence F.
Obituary, 01/24/1947:6
McDonald, Lillian
Dorothy Gosson ordered to vacate property of McDonald, 12/16/1949:9
McDonald, Malcolm R.
Discharged WWII veteran dies in burning bungalow, 08/17/1945:1
Dies at age 31, 08/17/1945:4
McDonald, Margaret
Engaged to William Dooley, Jr., 01/02/1948:8
McDonald, Marilyn
McDonald, Mrs Rex
Resides in Meriden, CT, 05/11/1945:4
McDonald, R.
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
McDonald, Richard
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
McDonald, Roland W.
Guilty of four charges stemming from accident, 01/14/1949:1
McDonald, Shirley
Graduates from nurse’s training in Taunton, 02/21/1947:2
McDonald, Shirley A.
Engaged to John F. O’Connell, 08/06/1948:4
Wed to John F. O’Connell, 08/27/1948:4
McDonald, Shirley Ann
McDonald, William F.
Sells East Main St property to Cecil Strojny, 05/18/1945:8
McDougall, William J.
Named library trustee, 08/22/1947:4
McDowell, Betty
Continuity writer for Nashua, NH radio station, 10/10/1947:10
McDowell, Elizabeth
Attends Leland Powers, 12/28/1945:8
On Dean’s List at Leland Powers, 02/07/1947:8
Engaged to Malcolm Ferson, 10/07/1949:12
McDowell, Elizabeth B.
Engaged to Malcolm E. Ferson, 09/23/1949:7
McDowell, Lucille
Registered nurse at Newark City Hospital, NJ, 06/29/1945:8
Takes post at St. Luke’s, 01/04/1946:4
McDowell, Ruth
McDowell, Ruth J.
Engaged to Martin K. Gorton, 08/15/1947:4
Wed to Martin K. Gorten, 09/05/1947:4
McDowell, William E.
Corporal redeployed directly to Pacific, 07/27/1945:4
Discharged from 889th Air Engineer Squadron, 11/02/1945:4
McDowell, William Edward
Wed to Gertrude Frances White Hadsell, 12/02/1949:7
McFarland, Mildred V.
Engaged to Francis E. Mullen, 12/14/1945:4
McFarlin, E.B.
Expert carpentry (ad), 03/07/1947:10
McFarlin, Ethel
New assistant to beautician Evelyn McFarlin (ad), 04/18/1947:10
McFarlin, Evelyn
Beautician, 23 South Main St (ad), 01/05/1945:4
Granted permit for sign on South Main St, 01/12/1945:5
Beautician now assisted by Ethel McFarlin (ad), 04/18/1947:10
Beautician closed Mondays instead of Wednesdays (ad), 09/10/1948:3
McFarlin, Sampson
Critical of lack of interest in Lakeville town meeting (l), 03/15/1946:6
Retires from State Farm, 05/03/1946:3
McFarlin, Thomas H.
Supervising principal at Weston elementary school, 12/13/1946:12
McFarlin, Thomas Hult
Receives Bachelor of Education degree from Boston University,
08/26/1949:6
McFarlin, William
Corporal arrives in France, 03/09/1945:3
McFarlin, Wilson
Obituary, 01/23/1948:4
McGeath, O.M.
Named new YMCA secretary (p), 08/12/1949:1
Wanted to rent (ad), 08/26/1949:10
YMCA welcomes new secretary, 11/11/1949:2
McGillicuddy, Eugene, Jr.
Engaged to Jeanette Marie Bailey, 08/17/1945:1
McGillis, Daniel R.
Obituary, 08/15/1947:4
McGinnis, Marion
McGowan, Mary T.
Engaged to Joseph Peter Souza, 11/22/1946:5
Wed to Peter Joseph Souza, 12/06/1946:5
McGowan, Roland
Teaches in Abington, 01/25/1946:2
McGrady, Roberta Thelma
Wed to Irving Hurley, 05/17/1946:8
McGregor, Elizabeth A.
McGuinness, Irene
McHugh, Peter W.
Applies for permit to draw water from Woods Pond for bog,
05/03/1946:7
McInnis, Marion I.
Engaged to Terry Kinney, Jr., 11/22/1946:5
Wed to Terry Kinney, Jr., 11/29/1946:5
McIntire, Annie W.
Obituary, 06/25/1948:4
Wife of Martin J. dies at age 83, 06/25/1948:5
Administrator petitions court, 07/29/1949:3
McIntire, Merrill
Couple moves to Bowdoin, ME, 10/25/1946:6
McIntire, Nelson
Completes basic training at Camp Croft, SC, 09/28/1945:7
Private 1st Class returns from Italy, 06/21/1946:2
Private 1st Class stationed at Fort Dix, NJ, 08/02/1946:2
Resides in Maine, 12/06/1946:3
McIntire, Nelson J.
Engaged to Caroline Johnson, 04/06/1945:4
Takes preliminary training at Camp Croft, SC, 04/13/1945:7
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Wed to Lila L. Horn, 03/07/1947:5
McIntire, Rebecca B.
Obituary, 01/11/1946:4
Wife of Walter O. dies at age 78, 01/11/1946:5
McIntosh, Mabel F.
Whetstone Book Shop, antiques (ad), 10/10/1947:6
McIntosh, Mable L.
McIntyre, Charles
McKay, Eugene
Writes from air base in San Antonio, TX (l), 08/13/1948:8
Private 1st Class with Air Force in Germany, 10/29/1948:6
Serves with Air Force in Frankfurt, Germany, 12/24/1948:10
Private 1st Class home for “air lift” duty in Germany, 04/08/1949:1
McKay, Eugene M.
Auto fire on Everett St, 11/28/1947:4
McKay, Eugene Y.
Promoted to Corporal at Lackland Air Force Base, TX, 08/05/1949:9
Corporal enrolls at Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, 09/30/1949:9
Corporal on way to Toyko, 10/28/1949:6
McKay, George C.
Agrees to serve on committee investigating infirmaries in
Massachusetts, 05/04/1945:6
To aid in infirmary survey, 05/11/1945:1
Step-father dies in Calais, ME, 04/19/1946:8
Brother-in-law dies in Ellsworth, ME, 08/26/1949:8
McKay, James Smith
Obituary, 02/18/1949:2
McKay, Preston L.
Resides in Holbrook, 08/09/1946:2
McKee, Anna H.
Wed to Robert N. Powers, 08/27/1948:4
McKenna, Arthur
Son born, 07/19/1946:5
McKenna, Arthur Joseph
Engaged to Emily Theresa Maleski, 01/12/1945:5
Wed to Emily Theresa Maleski, 01/19/1945:4
McKenna, Emily Maleski
Discharged from U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 11/02/1945:4
McKenzie, Edna Sims
Edith Mae Jacques petitions for name change, 12/12/1947:8
McKenzie, Elinore
Engaged to Walter Scholtz, 09/23/1949:12
McKenzie, Esther Horbal
Son born, 08/06/1948:4
McKenzie, Francis W.
Son born, 08/06/1948:4
McKenzie, Keith Thorne
Born to Francis W. and Esther Horbal, 08/06/1948:4
McKeown, Joseph
Chimney fire on West Grove St, 10/11/1946:4, 10/18/1946:1
McKeown, Joseph E.
Ten-month-old son dies in bed, 03/23/1945:1
Gets long probation for theft from Robinson’ jewelry store,
08/03/1945:7
And wife charged with neglect of minor children, 08/03/1945:7
Guilty of stealing equipment at highway shed, 07/19/1946:1
Couple freed from long probation, 07/25/1947:1
McKinney, Janice
Married in Westbrook, ME, 07/01/1949:10
McLaughlin, Sylvia
McLaughlin, Sylvia J.
Injured in crash at Old Center and Taunton St, 08/15/1947:4
McLean, Douglas
McLean, Mrs John D.
Resides in Woodside, Long Island, 08/01/1947:10
McLean, S.A.
Office closed afternoons for repairs (ad), 01/25/1946:4
McLean, Sterling A.
Doctor announces re-opening of office at 8 Rock St (ad), 11/09/1945:8
8 Rock St, office hours (ad), 11/30/1945:5
Town doctor Bonnar not told of replacement by McLean, 03/07/1947:1
Nominated by Governor to medical examiner for 4th District (p),
06/13/1947:1
Appointment as District 4 medical examiner confirmed, 06/27/1947:1
Named town physician, 03/12/1948:1
Denies rumor of recall to active naval duty, 03/19/1948:1
Reappointed town physician, 04/01/1949:1
McLean, William D.
Gets probation for reckless driving, 11/19/1948:5
McLearn, Clarence
Couple resides in Totnef, Saskatchewan, 06/14/1946:8
McLeod, Annie S.
Widow of Robert C. dies at age 74, 02/13/1948:4
Obituary, 02/13/1948:10
McLeod, Elinor
Cadet nurse at St. Luke’s New Bedford, 01/05/1945:4
Graduates from St. Luke’s nursing school in New Bedford,
05/11/1945:2
Employed at St. Luke’s New Bedford, 11/08/1946:4
McLeod, Elinor C.
Awarded Federal Advanced Nursing scholarship, 09/21/1945:1
Engaged to David C. Beanland, 10/15/1948:9
McLeod, Elinor Claire
Engaged to David Carmichael Beanland, 09/24/1948:1
Wed to David Carmichael Beanland, 11/05/1948:6
McLeod, Frank
Killed instantly in crash just north of Middleboro, 03/09/1945:1
McLeod, George
Promoted to sports editor of Boston University News, 05/03/1946:8
Accepts position with sports publicity bureau of Boston University,
09/05/1947:8
Accepted by Sigma Delta Chi at Boston University, 01/30/1948:8
Resides in Waterville, ME, 08/20/1948:9
McLeod, George C.
Named sports editor of Boston University News, 11/23/1945:3
Majoring in journalism at Boston University, 09/20/1946:8
Accepts post with Publicity Bureau of Boston University, 12/06/1946:10
Engaged to Mary L. Crawford, 05/02/1947:6
On Dean’s List at Boston University, 11/14/1947:8
On finance committee of Sigma Delta Chi, 03/12/1948:2
Engaged to Mary Crawford; takes post with Waterville Sentinel,
05/28/1948:6
McLeod, George Collin
McLeod, Ivan
Son born, 01/26/1945:8
McLeod, Mary
Nurse in home of Cora Whitmarsh, 09/02/1949:4
McLeod, Mrs George
Mother dies in Framingham, 10/10/1947:5
McLeod, Norman
Found dead in Nemasket River, 05/30/1947:1
McLeod, Norman Edward
Dies at age 35, 05/30/1947:4
McLeod, Peter
Born to Ivan, 01/26/1945:8
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McLeod, Stewart B.
Funeral held in Brockton, 08/15/1947:7
McLure, Mordina Grahame
Engaged to Herbert W. Batchelder, 09/20/1946:5
Wed to Herbert W. Batchelder, 09/27/1946:4
McLure, Mrs Neil
Resides in Lindley, NY, 04/06/1945:3
McMahon, William
McMahon, William J., Jr.
McMahon, William Joseph
Engaged to Joan Edith Boudrot, 08/15/1947:4
McMahon, William Joseph, Jr.
Wed to Joan Edith Boudrot, 09/05/1947:4
McManus (Mrs)
McManus, Albert
Called to service in Naval Reserve, 10/19/1945:1
McManus, Albert V.
Enlists in Naval Reserve, 07/27/1945:1
McManus, Albert Vincent
Engaged to Sylvia Lee Caswell, 06/03/1949:1
Wed to Sylvia Lee Caswell, 07/01/1949:4
McManus, Albert Vincent, Jr.
Engaged to Sylvia Lee Caswell, 06/24/1949:6
McManus, Everett
Collides with Arlington truck at Peirce and Pearl St, 07/04/1947:4
McManus, John
Freshman at University of Connecticut, 09/23/1949:5
McMillan, Mrs Wendell
Resides in Montreal, Canada, 12/07/1945:8
McMorrow, John G.
Funeral held in Dorchester, 10/15/1948:10
McNayr, Archie
Chimney fire at Everett and Arch St, 02/23/1945:5
McNayr, Archie A., Jr.
Assault case dismissed, 07/01/1949:7
McNayr, Dorothy A.
Assault case against husband dismissed, 07/01/1949:7
McNeece, John H.
Purchases Soule Street School, 10/19/1945:1
More anent the plumbing rules (l), 03/15/1946:2
McNeece, John Henry
Stricken at field trials, obituary, 10/10/1947:1
Dies at age 65, 10/10/1947:4
McNeice, Johnston M.
Elected president of Kiwanis Club, 11/16/1945:1
McNeil, Arthur
Son born, 10/26/1945:4
McNeil, George S.
New Central Baptist pastor arrives, 05/17/1946:1
McNeil, Gordon
Howes brothers meet McNeil in South Pacific, 01/05/1945:1
Lieutenant calls from Pearl Harbor for anniversary, 03/09/1945:3
McNeil, James
Family leaves on trip to England and Scotland, 03/19/1948:8
And Mary McNeil purchase Ryder building on Center St, 09/17/1948:1
In collision on Wareham St, 07/29/1949:10
Dies at age 67, 11/11/1949:5
Business leader taken by death, obituary, 11/11/1949:9
McNeil, John
Hit by Young’s auto at John Glass, Jr. Square, 10/28/1949:8
McNeil, John L.
McNeil, Margaret
McNeil, Mary
And James McNeil purchase Ryder building on Center St, 09/17/1948:1
McNeil, Mary Jane
Wed to Alfred Edward Roberts, 11/18/1949:7
McNeil, Mary Jane Isaac
Engaged to Alfred Edward Roberts, 11/11/1949:5
McNeil, Richard
McNeil, Walter
Captain describes Japanese as fearless fighters (p), 08/03/1945:1
Joins staff at A.F. Ryder, 02/08/1946:4
McNeil, Walter J.D.
Captain awarded Silver Star, 10/19/1945:1
McNeill, George
Farewell reception held for pastor, 10/28/1949:9
McNeill, George S.
Accepts call to Central Baptist Church (p), 03/22/1946:1
Central Baptist welcomes new pastor, 05/31/1946:4
Central Baptist pastor resigns, takes evangelical secretaryship in Boston,
09/16/1949:1
McNeill, Gordon E.
Houselots for sale on Wareham St (ad) (m), 08/29/1947:6
McNulty, Catherine M. Dempsey
Wed to Leland M. Buckman, 06/28/1946:5
McPherson, John
Wed to Sadie Deagle, 10/14/1949:6
McQuade, James
Enrolls at Boston College, 01/24/1947:10
McQuade, James B.
Volunteers for U.S. Naval Reserve, 04/27/1945:4
McQuade, James Bradford
Engaged to Helen Irene Martin, 07/15/1949:1
McQuade, Ralph
Son born, 06/28/1946:5
McQuade's Clothes Shop
Center St (ad), 03/16/1945:8
High school sports trophies on display, 04/25/1947:1
Youths make purchase with forged check, 05/21/1948:4
McQuagan, Rita M.
Engaged to Glenn S. Jennings, 09/23/1949:7
McQuiggan, Edward
McQuiggan, J.
General trucking (ad), 07/05/1946:2
McQuiggan, John
Male Boston terrier missing (p), 05/16/1947:10
McSherry, Helen Veronica
Engaged to Roger Benson, 02/22/1946:2
McSweeney, David
Dies at age 43, 05/06/1949:6
McSweeney, David C.
Cited for meritorious service with Lakeville Rationing Board,
01/11/1946:8
Obituary, 05/06/1949:6
McTaggart, Ethel
Engaged to Paul Dunn, 04/12/1946:5
Wed to Paul Dann, 04/26/1946:5
McWilliam, Francis H., Jr.
Wareham man inducted into U.S. Army, 05/03/1946:1
176
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Meack, Arthur M.
Not guilty of disturbing the peace, 12/31/1948:2
Meack, George W.
East Taunton man dies at age 66, 04/09/1948:4
Obituary, 04/09/1948:9
Meack, Ralph
Son born, 09/24/1948:4
Meaney, James
Son born, 07/23/1948:4
Mecchi, John Julio
Mecchi, Julio
Charged with non-support, 03/19/1948:6
Mecchi, Julio J.
Mecchi, Julio John
Wed to Hazel J. Murray, 11/30/1945:5
Medas, George
Private 1st Class stationed in San Antonio, TX, 03/11/1949:6
Medeiros, Anthony
Engaged to Lily Pittsley, 04/05/1946:8
Medeiros, Antone
Daughter born, 03/07/1947:5, 03/25/1949:6
Medeiros, Arthur
Takes second in motorcycle race, 09/26/1947:5
Medeiros, Arthur C.
Medeiros, Arthur Carleton
Wed to Ethel Jeannette Butler, 11/04/1949:7
Medeiros, Bernice
Engaged to Leonard E. Dunham, 07/02/1948:4
Medeiros, Bernice L.
Wed to Leonard E. Dunham, 07/16/1948:4
Medeiros, Daniel
Medeiros, Danny
Medeiros, Edward
Engaged to Lillian Rita Banus, 11/08/1946:3
Engaged to Lillian R. Banus, 12/13/1946:6, 01/10/1947:5
Wed to Lillian R. Banus, 05/16/1947:4
Medeiros, Edward R.
Son born, 07/01/1949:4
Medeiros, Ethel Butler
Medeiros, Francis
Medeiros, Joseph
Arrives home from service in Europe, 10/19/1945:1
Medeiros, Madeline
Medeiros, Manuel C.
Obituary, 07/06/1945:3
Dies at age 34, 07/06/1945:4
Medeiros, Manuel J.
Medeiros, Mary
Medeiros, Mary J. Brennick
Son born, 07/01/1949:4
Mederios, Manuel
05/28/1948:1
Medical Care
see also Hospitals; Nurses and Nursing; Physicians
Employees of local factories to be x-rayed, 01/25/1946:1
Local industries plan to participate in x-raying of factory workers,
02/15/1946:2
X-ray program in full swing, 01/02/1948:1
Registration for free x-rays extended, 01/09/1948:1
X-ray program examines 651 persons, 01/23/1948:4
Seven Middleboro clergymen urge yes vote on birth control referendum
(l), 10/29/1948:5
Harlow heads local fund drive for Boston’s Children’s Medical Center,
07/22/1949:1
Medical Supplies (see The Walker Co.)
Meehan, James R.
Staff Sergeant serves at Ladd Field, AK, 05/25/1945:1
Wins kennel club award, 11/25/1949:7
Meehan, Margaret
Chief clerk of Selective Service Board, 05/03/1946:8
Arrives in South Korea with Army Exchange Service, 11/14/1947:5
Finds life in Korea busy, interesting, 07/29/1949:1
Meehan, Peggy
Sends Gazette an issue of Korean newspaper, 04/08/1949:6
Meehan, Ray
Resumes floral business after 40 months in AAF (ad), 06/28/1946:4
Proprietor of Creedon’s back in business, 06/28/1946:6
Meek, Catherine S.
Town takes land on Tower Hill for water project, 04/16/1948:1
Meeker, Helen
North Middleboro community shocked by death, 11/07/1947:5
Meeker, Helen Constance
Obituary, 11/07/1947:3
Meeker, Robert
Family sells farm on Pleasant St, 08/20/1948:3
Megna, Philip
Wed to Mildred Barton, 05/20/1949:6
Mekelones, Anna
Engaged to Albert Dwoske, 09/19/1947:4, 05/07/1948:4
Wed to Albert Dwoske, 05/28/1948:4
Melix, Louise Gallerio
Engaged to Frank Rais, 08/10/1945:4
Melix, Louise Gallino
Wed to Frank Rais, 08/31/1945:4
Mellen, Alexander
Wed to Lois Marie Keough Ryder, 01/05/1945:5
Mellen, Amanda
Mellin, Alexander
Discharged from U.S. Marine Corps, 10/12/1945:3
Mellish, Stephen
Trespassing case continued for finding, 04/29/1949:7
Mellish, Steve
Engaged to Kathryn H. Fagan, 06/01/1945:4
Wed to Kathryn H. Fagan, 06/08/1945:4
Son born, 10/26/1945:4
Mello, Armand
Employed at Maxim Motor Co., 08/03/1945:2
Mello, Donald
Son born, 02/21/1947:5
Mello, Donald Francis
Engaged to Nellie A. Stone, 09/06/1946:5
Wed to Nellie A. Stone, 09/13/1946:5
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Mello, Edward J.
“Red” Thomas sent to jail for $22 larceny from Mello, 05/31/1946:1
Mello, Francis
Found guilty of payroll fraud, 03/29/1946:1
Mello, Frank
Couple opens Mello’s Country Store in Lakeville (p), 07/05/1946:1
Mello, Henry W.
Engaged to Charlotte J. Squires, 01/07/1949:5
Wed to Charlotte J. Squires, 01/21/1949:4
Mello, John F.
Private 1st Class arrives safely in Luzon (p), 07/06/1945:1
Applies for reserve police, 07/15/1949:3
Mello, John Francis
Engaged to Elizabeth Jean Crews, 09/24/1948:4
Wed to Elizabeth Jean Crews, 09/24/1948:4
Mello, Joseph
Mello, Joseph B.
Engaged to Beth A. Miner, 08/15/1947:4
Wed to Beth A. Tallman Miner, 08/29/1947:4
Mello, Laura
Engaged to Michael B. Kratko, 03/16/1945:8
Engaged to Michael Krakto, 04/05/1946:4
Mello, Lewis A.
Mello, Lois
Mel-O-Dee Coffee Shop, 121 Center St, 01/05/1945:8
Mello, Louis A.
Enrolls in Leyton School of Dental Laboratory Technology,
11/12/1948:6
Mello, M.
Contractor (ad), 08/12/1949:9
Mello, Manuel
Woolworth’s plans expansion, coffee shop must move, 04/02/1948:1
Mello, Manuel E.
Takes boot training at Parris Island, SC, 02/08/1946:1
Private returns to Parris Island, SC, 05/10/1946:1
Private arrives safely in China, 08/16/1946:3
Application to Weymouth vocational school approved, 03/26/1948:5
Mello, Manuel L.
Mello, Margaret G.
Mello, Marilyn
Husband posts notice of no responsibility for debts, 01/19/1945:5
Mello, Mary
Engaged to Manuel Santos, 10/25/1946:7
Engaged to Manual DeSantos, 05/30/1947:4
Wed to Manuel DeSantos, 06/13/1947:4
Mello, Mary T.
Engaged to Manuel DeSantos, 05/30/1947:2
Mello, Mary Theresa
Mello, Nora
Mello, Pauline
Mello’s Country Store
Grand opening, Main St, Lakeville (ad), 06/28/1946:2
Mr and Mrs Frank Mello open store in Lakeville (p), 07/05/1946:1
Pledges price maintenance (ad), 07/12/1946:6
Thieves get 35 cases of liquor, 08/09/1946:1
Mel-O-Dee Coffee Shop
Lois Mello proprietor, 121 Center St, 01/05/1945:8
Old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner (ad), 11/16/1945:8
Woolworth’s plans expansion, shop must move, 04/02/1948:1
Melville, David
Melville, Janet
Injured when truck backs into school bus on Plymouth St, 12/19/1947:7
Melville, Priscilla
Engaged to Kenneth Poirier, 02/28/1947:4
Melville, Priscilla J.
Engaged to Kenneth M. Poirier, 09/03/1948:4
Wed to Kenneth M. Poirier, 09/17/1948:4
Melville, Ralph R.
Melville, Robert R.
Dies at age 73, 08/27/1948:4
Melville, Robert Rose
Obituary, 08/27/1948:5
Memorial Day
Police Chief Sisson has marched on 25 Memorial Days, 06/01/1945:1
Rev Morgan says help redeem our enemies, 06/01/1945:1
Soldiers’ and sailors’ monument dedicated 50 years ago, 05/17/1946:1
Traditional observance here, 05/31/1946:1
Middleboro Veterans’ Council appeals to vets to participate in parade,
05/30/1947:1
Observance only a token this year, 06/06/1947:1
Rain ruins observance, 06/04/1948:1
Rev Cosseboom calls for war on war in stern address, 06/03/1949:1
Text of Cosseboom’s Memorial Day speech, 06/03/1949:4
Menard, Edward
Son born, 09/19/1947:4
Menard, Edward H.
Engaged to Katherine M. Berry, 11/01/1946:7
Wed to Katharine M. Berry, 11/08/1946:5
Menassian, Harry
Mendall, Anita
Local girl in Cranberry Festival Queen contest in Wareham,
11/11/1949:4
Mendall, Bud
Meets Robert Sargent in Belgium (l), 06/29/1945:4
Mendall, C. Trafton
Meets brother R.B., Jr. in England, 02/23/1945:1
Sergeant arrives at Camp Kilmer, NJ hospital, 03/16/1945:1
Resumes studies at Bates College, 03/01/1946:3
Organist at Bates College Class Day, 06/28/1946:8
Graduates from Bates College, 06/20/1947:2
Enrolls at Boston University Law School, 09/26/1947:10
09/09/1949:1
Mendall, Florence
Awarded 50-year citation from King's Daughters - Shining Circle,
01/11/1946:2
Mendall, Jeanne
Attends Bates College, 03/02/1945:8
Enters Curry College in Boston, 09/21/1945:8
Elected to Student Council at Curry College, 11/30/1945:2
Choir member at Curry College, 11/30/1945:7
Has leading role in Curry College production, 03/08/1946:8
Sings in Curry College production of Smilin’ Through, 05/17/1946:2
Resumes music studies at Julius Chaloff Studios, Boston, 09/13/1946:8
Engaged to John Howell Kauffman, Jr., 12/23/1949:1
Mendall, Joanne
Attends Vesper George School of Art, 03/23/1945:8
Wins scholarship at Vesper George School of Art, 06/01/1945:1
Engaged to Arthur S. Gilker, 07/05/1946:6
Engaged to Arthur Gilker, 08/30/1946:8
Wed to Arthur S. Gilker, 10/11/1946:5
Mendall, Marguerite
Resides in Portland, 04/06/1945:4
Employed in Hartford, CT, 08/30/1946:8
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Mendall, Marguerite (continued)
Resides in New Haven, CT, 09/06/1946:4
Regional training supervisor for Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., 04/25/1947:5
Engaged to Samuel J. Wixon, 11/28/1947:5, 01/16/1948:10,
01/23/1948:4
Wed to Samuel J. Wixon, 02/13/1948:4
Mendall, Ralph B., Jr.
Private 1st Class arrives safely in England, 02/09/1945:4
Private 1st Class with Signal Corps Battalion in Paris, 03/09/1945:4
Expects to be discharged soon, 03/22/1946:4
Claims adjustor for Liberty Mutual Ins. in Andover, 10/18/1946:10
Reception held for newlyweds, 12/13/1946:1
Son born, 04/16/1948:4
Resides in North Andover, 06/11/1948:10
Mendall, Ralph Bertrand, Jr.
Engaged to Florence Mae Snyder, 07/05/1946:5
Mendall, R.B., Jr.
Meets brother C. Trafton in England, 02/23/1945:1
Engaged to Florence Snyder, 09/06/1946:8
Mendall, Seaton C.
Resides in Hammondsport, NY, 09/07/1945:8
Mendall, T.F.
Employed by Walkover Shoe, 06/08/1945:3
Mendall, Trafton
Visited by fellow convalescent in England, 02/09/1945:4
Sergeant opens war loan drive here, 05/18/1945:1
Takes part in play at Bates College, 03/29/1946:1
Elected president of college class, 04/26/1946:5
Honor student at Bates College, 10/25/1946:1
Plays lead in Bates College production, 11/15/1946:1
Student director of Bates College choral society, 03/14/1947:6
Member of Robinson Players at Bates College, 03/21/1947:10
Appears in Twelfth Night at Bates College, 05/23/1947:8
Graduates from Bates College, 06/13/1947:8
Mendes, Frank
Mendez, Matthew J.
Private stationed in Japan, 09/26/1947:4
Menice, Edward
Son born, 09/10/1948:4
Meningitis
Seven-year-old Martha Shurtleff dies, 06/11/1948:1
Menise, Edmund P.
Arthur Hudson gets 18 months for auto theft, brother Harold pleads not
guilty, 06/20/1947:1
Menowski, Barbara Louise
Petitions to change name to Barbara Louise Madison, 09/27/1946:6
Menowski, Stanley
Petitions to change name to Stanley Madison, 09/27/1946:6
Menowski, Virginia
Replaces Berardi as bookkeeping clerk in office of treasurer/collector,
08/26/1949:10
Menowsky, Alfred
Meets Freeman Shaw in Belgium, 02/23/1945:1
Son born, 05/23/1947:4
Menowsky, Alfred A.
Arrives in U.S. from British hospital, 03/23/1945:1
Private 1st Class receives treatment at Camp Butner, NC (p),
04/27/1945:1
Menowsky, Virginia
Merrick, Marcus A.
Dies at age 83, 01/30/1948:4
Merrick, Marcus Albert
Obituary, 01/30/1948:5
Merrihew, Chessman
Merrihew, Jennie E.
Dressmaker (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Merrihew, John
Dies at age 89, 08/31/1945:4
Obituary, 08/31/1945:7
Merrihew, Lucy
Longtime teacher resigns from Bates School, 06/21/1946:1
Merrihew, Lucy E.
Did not fracture leg, knee joint slipped out of place, 02/16/1945:1
Resigns after 49 years as teacher here, 05/31/1946:1
Fire in shed on East Grove St, 10/25/1946:8
Merrill (Miss)
Advisor for MHS student council and girls’ league (p), 06/21/1946:9
Merrill, Arline
Engaged to Edward P. Fitch, 04/26/1946:4
Memorial High dean of girls resigns, 05/10/1946:1
Engaged to Edward Pierce Fitch, 06/14/1946:5
Wed to Edward Pierce Fitch, 07/12/1946:5
Merrit, Fran
09/12/1947:1
Merritt, Bob
09/12/1947:1
Merritt, Butch
09/12/1947:1
Merritt, Hattie Frances
South Carver woman dies at age 40, 11/14/1947:4
Obituary, 11/14/1947:8
Meservey, Forrest E.
Obituary, 02/08/1946:3
Messer, Frank L.
Dies at age 67, 07/02/1948:4
Obituary, 07/02/1948:4
Messer, Mrs Henry
Sister dies in Brooklyn, NY, 01/11/1946:2
Metal and Metal Work
see also Colonial Brass Co.; Hero Manufacturing Co.; Salvage - Metal
Crystallographer Newman Thibault honored at National Metal
Congress, 11/22/1946:1
Sawdust fire under Jackson’s shop on Pearl St, 06/06/1947:4
E. Barta, blacksmith, electric welding (ad), 03/12/1948:3
Blankenship and Roberds open sheet metal shop on Cross St (ad),
06/25/1948:6
Blankenship & Roberts Sheet Metal Co., open for business on Cross St
(ad), 07/02/1948:9
Foster Jackson employs Hollis Jackson and David Snell at blacksmith’s
shop, 12/23/1949:10
Metcalf, Paul
Methodist Church
see also Central Methodist Episcopal Church; South Middleboro
Methodist Episcopal Church
Group adopts Kendall’s resolution after bishops yield to ODT,
06/15/1945:1
Thirteenth annual fair a success, 09/28/1945:2
Ralph Spurrier to be pastor at Warwick, RI (p), 10/11/1946:1
Minstrel show presented at fair, 09/30/1949:1
Metthe, Arthur
Navy man here from California, 12/27/1946:7
Metthe, Fay Annette
Born to Arthur and Marion Hiltz, 11/28/1947:4
Metthe, Marion Hiltz
Joins husband in San Diego, CA, 06/07/1946:8
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Metzger, Lewis William
Engaged to Susan Tillson, 05/21/1948:10
Metzler, Carl
Completes basic training at Great Lakes Naval Station, 10/17/1947:1
Metzler, Carl Coleman
Metzler, Dorothy Clark
Son born, 02/09/1945:2
Metzler, Maria
Five-year-old Dorothy Hughes taken from woman who raised her,
Metzler, 10/24/1947:1
Metzler, Roger J.
Son born, 02/09/1945:2, 02/09/1945:5
Resides in Scotch Plains, NJ, 09/13/1946:8
Meyerhoff, Solomon K.
Obituary, 02/13/1948:10
Michael, Beatrice Teceno
Son born, 07/01/1949:4
Michael, Bill
09/07/1945:4
Michael, David
Michael, George J.
Engaged to Geneva A. Galanto, 02/06/1948:4
Wed to Geneva A. Galanto, 02/13/1948:4
Truck struck by Guard truck on Rte 28, 07/23/1948:1
Michael, Joseph
Michael, Joseph D.
Son born, 07/01/1949:4
Michael, Manuel
Leases diner on Wareham St, 07/01/1949:9
Michael, Margaret Ann
Michael, Walter Paul
Engaged to Genevieve Amaral, 11/21/1947:4
Wed to Genevieve Amaral, 12/05/1947:6
Michael, William
Michaud, Arthur
Couple moves into house of Victor Page, 07/05/1946:2
Michaud, Barbara
Middleboro - Board of Assessors
see also Taxation - Middleboro
J. Adrian Bissonnette elected to fill vacancy, 10/05/1945:1
Still lacks maps; annual report, 02/01/1946:3
Finance Committee approves fund transfer, 10/04/1946:8
Assigns house numbers on Elm St and Wareham St, 12/05/1947:1
Tax bills out late in June, 06/04/1948:1
State commissioners makes suggestions to improve valuations,
12/10/1948:1
Offices enlarged, 07/15/1949:5
Middleboro - Board of Health
see also Diseases; Plumbers and Plumbing; Refuse and Refuse Disposal;
Sewage Disposal
Hayward informs selectmen of honorable discharge, ready to resume
duties as health officer, 01/12/1945:1
Clarence Hayward resumes office in February, 01/12/1945:5
Details of proposed budget, 02/09/1945:8
Motion at selectmen’s meeting gets no action, 03/23/1945:2
Hayward project to get complete data on tuberculosis cases,
04/06/1945:1
Proposes classes for workers in handling food, 04/06/1945:1
Scant attendance at presentation in food safety, 06/29/1945:1
Citizens file complaint of unsanitary conditions at town-owned 131-133
Arch St, 10/05/1945:1
Middleboro - Board of Health (continued)
Selectmen discuss Hayward’s report, 01/04/1946:7
Notice of amendments to licensing for non-beverage alcohol products
(ad), 02/08/1946:4
Bertram Cameron appointed health officer, 03/29/1946:1
Clarence Hayward resigns as health officer, 03/29/1946:1
Cameron proposes change in health regulations concerning swine,
05/03/1946:1
Gets increased powers under new law, 04/11/1947:1
Town needs new refrigerator, 07/25/1947:1
Approves use of sodium fluoride, 08/06/1948:1
Draft of regulations presented to selectmen, 08/19/1949:1
Middleboro - Board of Old Age Assistance
Budget revised, will increase cost by $2,000, 02/02/1945:1
Children will pay less to needy parents, 12/07/1945:1
Requests additional appropriation, 08/09/1946:1
Costs likely to increase, 09/20/1946:4
Woman repays department $750, 03/28/1947:1
Estimate increases, 09/24/1948:4
Old agers to get $4 increase, 11/04/1949:1
Middleboro - Board of Public Welfare
see also Middleboro - Board of Old Age Assistance; Town Farm; Town
Infirmary
Annual report, 01/19/1945:1
Call for bids for platform body truck (ad), 03/02/1945:4
Selectmen vote on salary schedule, 06/22/1945:4
Costs exceed last year in three categories, 08/10/1945:1
Man repays board for welfare aid, 11/02/1945:3
Funds transferred for aid to dependent children, 11/09/1945:1
Lots of honest men says Egger, 11/09/1945:4
Another beneficiary of town aid makes payment to town, 11/23/1945:3
McKay expects increase in costs, annual report, 01/25/1946:1
McKay denies rumors of money juggling, 02/22/1946:1
March report, 04/05/1946:1
Sadie Druggan clerk, 09/27/1946:8
Net cost of all welfare $55,799, 01/24/1947:7
Madeleine Crossley qualifies for work with the blind, 06/27/1947:4
Requests $19,700 in additional funding, 08/22/1947:1
Cost may increase by $21,000, 09/12/1947:1
Does not solicit funds from individuals (ad), 12/12/1947:7
Agent McKay presents annual report, 01/23/1948:1
Grace Shaw appointed junior clerk stenographer, 04/23/1948:6
Costs up in four months, 05/21/1948:8
Revised procedures effective in September, 07/30/1948:1
Needs money, special town meeting scheduled, 08/13/1948:1
No welfare checks if voters fail to act, 09/10/1948:1
Voters provide for welfare department, 09/17/1948:1
Old age assistance and aid to dependent children increase benefits,
09/17/1948:2
Estimates of Aid to Dependent Children increases, 09/24/1948:4
Annual report, 01/21/1949:1
State to review welfare cases, 01/28/1949:1
Crib needed, 02/18/1949:6
Request for bids to remodel quarters (ad), 03/18/1949:4
Office to be moved, 04/08/1949:2
Moves to east corridor of Town House, 04/15/1949:1
Steam ruins new paint job, 04/22/1949:1
Settled in new quarters, 04/29/1949:5
McKay asks for $13,000 more, 08/26/1949:1
No attendance at special town meeting, no welfare checks, 09/30/1949:1
Costs jump 900% in 18 years, 10/28/1949:1
Several men available for work, 12/02/1949:2
Local board guards against chiselers, 12/16/1949:1
Middleboro - Board of Registrars of Voters
see also Middleboro - Department of Election and Registration
Ten voters register, 01/05/1945:1
Citizens may register to vote at any time, 05/04/1945:1
Voter registration schedule (ad), 01/04/1946:4
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Middleboro - Board of Registrars of Voters (continued)
Forty-six register, 01/11/1946:4
Registration schedule (ad) (t), 05/03/1946:6
Sixty-six names added to list, 05/31/1946:5
Every weekday is registration day, 10/04/1946:1
Adds 272 names to rolls, 10/18/1946:1
Selectmen ask Finance Committee for funds transfer, 12/20/1946:1
Registration schedule, 12/19/1947:1
Registrars notice (ad), 12/19/1947:4
Registration schedule (ad), 03/19/1948:12, 08/06/1948:4
Registration now over 5,000, 08/20/1948:1
Registration schedule (ad), 09/24/1948:4
Doris Brown appointed assistant registrar, 08/26/1949:6
Registration schedule (ad), 12/16/1949:6
Middleboro - Board of Selectmen
William Jacob outlines work accomplished during his term (l),
01/12/1945:2
MacDougall heads board again, 01/26/1945:1
Silvia wants citizens to write Board, 02/09/1945:1
Tell the Town Manager (l) (The Spectator), 02/16/1945:2
To elect successor to Benjamin Shaw, 09/28/1945:1
Organizes for upcoming year, headed by MacDougall, 02/01/1946:1
Will meet every Monday night for unspecified period, 02/22/1946:5
Considers inventory control system for town departments, 12/20/1946:1
Support for re-election of Bump and MacDougall (l) (The Spectator),
01/03/1947:2
William Jacob named to head board, 01/31/1947:1
Holds joint session with Finance Committee, 10/03/1947:1
William MacDougall praises work of Manual Silvia (l), 12/12/1947:1
Eight file nomination papers for election, 12/19/1947:1
Silvia unanimous choice for chairman, 01/23/1948:1
Plan to meet weekly, 05/14/1948:1
Manuel Silvia will continue as selectman if elected to House,
08/27/1948:1
Reports on study of annual report, 01/21/1949:1
MacDougall wants time limit on meetings, 02/11/1949:9
Finance Committee refuses transfer to print town report, 06/10/1949:1
Middleboro - Department of Election and Registration
Selectmen approve requests for funds transfer, 11/19/1948:1
Middleboro - Department of Weights and Measures
Notice to Middleboro businesses (ad), 01/05/1945:4
Notice to bring in devices for verification (ad), 01/04/1946:5
Town platform scales sold to Boston company, 04/19/1946:6
Notice to area businesses (ad), 01/10/1947:2
Notice from sealer Churbuck (ad), 01/09/1948:5
Notice to Middleboro businesses (ad), 01/07/1949:3
Fred Churbuck resigns as town sealer, 01/28/1949:1
Lloyd Banks new sealer, 02/11/1949:1
Middleboro - Finance Committee
see also Budgets - Middleboro; Taxation - Middleboro
Irving Murphy resigns, 08/24/1945:5
Butler elected to committee, 09/14/1945:6
Approves transfers from reserve, 12/21/1945:4
Thomas accepts two-year term instead of three, 01/25/1946:4
Picone heads committee again, 02/01/1946:1
James Mahoney chosen to fill vacancy, 02/22/1946:4
To draft resolutions upon death of Bertram Thomas, 03/08/1946:4
David Burgess fills vacancy, 04/05/1946:1
Meets to discuss taxes, 05/10/1946:5
Approves transfers for library, health department, and assessors,
10/04/1946:8
James Mahoney named to head committee, 01/31/1947:1
Details of recommendations for special meeting warrant, 02/07/1947:1
Proposes new plan for water project, 02/07/1947:1
Acts on recommendations on town meeting articles, 02/28/1947:1
Asks for Gas & Electric budgets, to study financial condition,
03/28/1947:1
Selectmen turn down request to see G&E budgets, 04/11/1947:1
Requests ten years of infirmary data, 05/02/1947:1
Inspects fire station and apparatus, 05/09/1947:1
Middleboro - Finance Committee (continued)
Recommends in favor of financial articles in meeting warrant,
05/23/1947:1
State auditors at work on annual audit, 08/01/1947:4
Acts favorably on warrant appropriations, 09/26/1947:1
Holds joint session with selectmen, 10/03/1947:1
Chided by state commissioner of corporations and taxation,
10/31/1947:1
Reserve fund gets low, 11/21/1947:1
Wants to get budget report out early, 11/21/1947:1
Selectmen requests transfers from reserve, 12/05/1947:1
Receives budget estimates from departments, 12/19/1947:1
Reserve fund down to $103.56, no more transfers, 12/26/1947:5
Two transfers clean out reserve fund, 01/09/1948:1
State auditors begin annual audit, 11/05/1948:1
Selectmen approve requests for transfers, 11/19/1948:1
Organizes for upcoming year, 01/21/1949:5
Holds budget session with selectmen, 01/28/1949:1
Details of recommendations on warrant articles, 02/11/1949:1
Asks “yes” vote on sewage project (l), 04/01/1949:1
Recommends only one change in warrant for special town meeting,
09/23/1949:1
Transfers from reserves asked, 11/25/1949:1
Middleboro - Fire Department
see also Firemen's Relief Association
Called out two successive nights on false alarms, 01/05/1945:1
Boy pulls false alarm from West Side box, 06/22/1945:8
Greene offers use of pond on Chestnut St for fire protection,
12/07/1945:1
In appreciation for quick work by department (l) (Leo Quigley),
01/04/1946:5
Lend aid in fighting Plymouth forest fire, 04/19/1946:1
Joins fight on Cape Cod’s big forest fire, 04/26/1946:1
Thomas Camandona thanks department for saving home, 05/03/1946:1
Governor thanks department for assistance rendered in fighting
destructive forest fires, 05/24/1946:1
The best protection (l) (The Spectator), 06/21/1946:6
Responds to four false alarms, 07/05/1946:5
Lends aid in Halifax, 07/26/1946:5
Three men grilled concerning false alarms, 08/09/1946:1
Twelve false alarms pulled this year, 09/20/1946:1
Thirteenth false alarm, 10/04/1946:1
Fourteenth false alarm, 10/11/1946:1
Another false alarm pulled, 10/18/1946:1
Catches one puller of false alarms, 10/18/1946:1
First false alarm since epidemic ended in October 1946, 01/24/1947:5
Lends aid in search for Plympton child, 02/07/1947:1
Fire Chief must use own judgment when lending aid, 02/21/1947:1
Lends aid in Marion and Lakeville, 02/21/1947:1
Catching false alarm ringers (l) (The Spectator), 02/28/1947:4
Second false alarm sounded this year, 05/09/1947:1
All members pass radio tests, 05/09/1947:7
Joseph Levelle agrees to right of way to pond, 05/16/1947:1
Takes three firsts at Duxbury firemen’s muster, 07/11/1947:1
Tank truck strikes deer on Rocky Gutter St on way to fire, 07/11/1947:1
Local firemen win twice at Carver contests, 07/18/1947:1
Aid agreement with Lakeville cancelled, 09/26/1947:1
Aids in fighting Bridgewater forest fires, 10/24/1947:4
Action on aid to Lakeville made public, 12/05/1947:1
Answers record number of calls in 1947, 01/02/1948:5
Ambulance cannot get through to help Helen Kakstis, firemen lend aid,
01/30/1948:1
Request for change in hours included in town meeting warrant,
01/30/1948:5
Service in Lakeville discussed, 03/05/1948:1
Lakeville voters provide cash for aid service, 03/12/1948:1
Insurance problem in aiding Lakeville (l) (The Spectator), 03/12/1948:6
Now on 70-hour week, 04/16/1948:1
Helps battle fire on Cape, 05/07/1948:1
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Middleboro - Fire Department (continued)
Lends aid at Carver house fire, 05/07/1948:1
Cape Cod fire aid requested, 05/07/1948:5
Receives thanks for help on Cape (l), 05/14/1948:2
Firemen win ladder contest in Duxbury, 07/09/1948:8
Hosts seven departments at field day, 09/03/1948:1
Leon Alden disagrees with Chief (l), 10/08/1948:6
Alleged delay at Chickering blaze refuted, 12/10/1948:1
Fewer fires in 1948 than in 1947, 01/28/1949:1
Selectmen invite Lakeville selectmen to discuss fire protection,
02/25/1949:1
Lakeville selectman thinks $10,000 steep for fire protection,
03/11/1949:1
Lakeville committee on fire aid named, 03/18/1949:1
Lakeville has 30 days to decide on fire-police aid, 05/13/1949:1
Red Cross feeds fire fighters after woods fire, 07/15/1949:1
Helps battle house and woods fires in Bridgewater, 10/21/1949:1
Selectmen discuss aid for sanatorium, 11/25/1949:1
Conference held on fire aid to sanatorium, 12/02/1949:1
Selectmen hear report on sanatorium fire aid, 12/09/1949:1
Middleboro - Fire Department (equipment)
Voters asked to consider new ladder truck, 01/05/1945:1
Chief makes recommendations in annual report, 01/19/1945:1
A new fire truck (l) (The Spectator), 02/09/1945:2
Purchase of ladder truck authorized, 02/16/1945:1
Town meeting vote to provide uniforms, 02/16/1945:1
Ladder truck to be latest model, 03/09/1945:1
Fire whistles go on spree, 04/20/1945:1
Sale of old ladder truck authorized, 06/08/1945:1
Engine Six has special alarm, 08/03/1945:1
Selectmen vote to buy civil defense pumps, 09/14/1945:1
Pumping unit proposed for East Middleboro, would house in abandoned
schoolhouse, 10/05/1945:1
New two-way radio provides contact with state tower, engineers,
10/26/1945:1
Maxim Motor Co. to deliver new combo double-bank ladder truck,
12/28/1945:1
New quadruple fire truck now on duty (p), 03/29/1946:1
William Kirkland superintendent of fire alarm system, 04/12/1946:1
Old fire truck sold to Frank Wiksten, 04/12/1946:10
Chief Tripp now provided with car, 05/03/1946:1
Citizens warned about proper use of alarm boxes, 06/28/1946:1
Ancient pumper up for sale, 12/06/1946:1
Horn replaces fire whistle at Town House, 09/26/1947:1
Fire signal change, 10/24/1947:1
Request funds for new pumper, 01/30/1948:1
Hit-and-run driver breaks off fire hydrant, 06/11/1948:1
Selectmen Nourse suggests markers for hydrants in case of deep snow,
12/10/1948:12
New York truck wrecks alarm box #45, 04/01/1949:8
Authorized to purchase new tank wagon, 04/15/1949:1
Gets new forest fire truck, 05/27/1949:1
Forest fire wagon newest acquisition (p), 06/03/1949:1
Test signals to sound at noon, 08/05/1949:1
Sanatorium asks that fire alarm system be tied to department,
09/16/1949:1
Middleboro - Fire Department (facilities)
Request for bids for exterior painting of old fire station, 07/20/1945:3
Central station waterproofed, 05/23/1947:1
Request for bids for repairs to station (ad), 06/11/1948:3
Fire Chief opposed to station use as polling place, 10/01/1948:1
Town House to be new polling place, not fire station, 10/08/1948:1
Middleboro - Fire Department (finances)
Chief submits annual report, 01/19/1945:1
Increase in budget recommended, 02/09/1945:8
Annual report shows fire losses lowest in three years, 01/18/1946:1
Finance committee conducts inspection, 05/09/1947:1
Middleboro - Fire Department (finances) (continued)
Finance Committee recommends no further action on requests,
02/06/1948:1
Net fire loss in 1947 totaled $8,797.01, 02/06/1948:1
Chief Tripp asks for more cash for forest fires, 07/15/1949:1
Railroad to pay July 9th fire cost, 07/29/1949:1
More cash needed for forest fire account, 09/02/1949:2
Middleboro - Fire Department (staff)
Chief Tripp accepting applications for permanent firemen, 02/20/1948:1
Rand, Rogers, and Robidoux named to permanent force, 03/26/1948:1
Joseph Boucher fireman at Central Station, 10/01/1948:10
Captain William Winberg resigns, 05/06/1949:1
Walter Peterson fireman, 07/22/1949:10
Middleboro - Highway Department
see also Bridges; Sidewalks; Snow Removal
Temporary street repairs made, 03/09/1945:1
Gravels sections of Highland St and Wood St, 04/13/1945:4
Tree planting program begun, 04/27/1945:1
Highway Department works on Taunton Rd in Lakeville, 05/04/1945:6
Paints stalls in North Main St parking area, 10/12/1945:1
Puts seal coat on Summer St, 10/12/1945:8
Petition for improvements to Holmes St, 11/16/1945:5
Finance Committee wants study of road program, 02/08/1946:1
One request for road project accepted at town meeting, 02/15/1946:1
Rationing of soft coal will hold up street projects, 05/10/1946:1
Vandals dump 200 gallons of town’s road tar, 05/31/1946:1
Town not responsible for water flowing from highway onto Travaglini’s
property, 06/28/1946:1
Widening of Lane St corner underway, 07/05/1946:1
Work progressing on Thomas St, 07/12/1946:1
Widens shoulder on East Main St, 07/26/1946:8
Reconstruction of Thomas St completed, 08/02/1946:1
Widening of Lane St corner completed, 08/02/1946:1
Selectmen discuss roadside brush cutting, 08/09/1946:1
Petition for repair and relocation of Purchase St, 09/06/1946:7
Erickson to build culvert on Beach St, 10/04/1946:4
North Main St resurfaced, 11/01/1946:1
Selectmen and Finance Committee disagree on road improvements,
11/15/1946:1
Selectmen advised on federal aid program, 11/22/1946:4
Harrison Goddard petitions to install culverts for bog, 12/20/1946:1
Selectman Silvia scores conditions at highway yard, 12/27/1946:1
Work under consideration for town meeting, 01/10/1947:1
Special town meeting set for March 3, 02/21/1947:1
Station St undergoes improvement, 04/18/1947:1
Installs new deck on Rte 28 railroad bridge, 06/20/1947:1
Petition for repair or relocation of Staples Shore Rd, 08/08/1947:3
Petition for improvement to Thomas St, 09/12/1947:6
Survey made of winter damage, 04/02/1948:1
Chapter 90 work to begin on Thomas St, 06/25/1948:4
John Morris injured in cave-in on Cherry St, 06/25/1948:6
Carmel St at Plymouth to be widened, 08/06/1948:1
North Middleboro Civic Association asks use of grader to create ball
field, 10/08/1948:1
Selectmen consider contracting out highway work, 11/05/1948:8
Selectmen Silvia reports on contract work, 11/19/1948:1
Chapter 90 work nearly finished, 11/26/1948:1
Selectman and Manager inspect facilities, 04/22/1949:1
Drain installed at West and Center St, 05/06/1949:7
Center St gets seal coat, 06/24/1949:1
Chapter 90 work begun on Everett St, 07/08/1949:1
Chapter 90 work on Everett St completed, 07/22/1949:2
Chapter 90 work on three streets progressing, 08/19/1949:1
Center streets resurfaced, 08/26/1949:1
Middleboro - Highway Department (equipment)
Rotary broom for sweeper breaks in half, 05/18/1945:8
New Caterpillar grader can be used for snow removal and road work,
12/28/1945:1
Town Manager satisfied with new grader, 01/04/1946:3
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Middleboro - Highway Department (equipment) (continued)
Request for bids for dump trucks (ad), 05/17/1946:8
Selectmen vote to purchase two trucks, 05/31/1946:1
Joseph McKeown guilty of stealing equipment at highway shed,
07/19/1946:1
Request for bids for half ton pickup truck (ad), 11/15/1946:4
Request for bids for sidewalk plow (ad), 11/22/1946:10
Town Manager asks for bids for one truck, 05/23/1947:1
Call for truck bid (ad), 05/23/1947:2
Call for bids for dump truck (ad), 04/09/1948:4
Finance Committee to transfer funds for truck, 05/14/1948:1
Finance Committee turns down transfer for truck, 05/28/1948:1
Request for bids for dump truck (ad), 03/04/1949:5
Town Manager authorized to sell five trucks, 07/01/1949:1
Notice of equipment sale (ad), 07/08/1949:4
Old equipment sold, 09/16/1949:1
Middleboro - Highway Department (finances)
Town Manager submits annual report, 01/26/1945:3
Selectmen advised that $3,000 in budget for Chapter 90 road
maintenance, 01/26/1945:6
State gives town $3,000 for highway work, 05/11/1945:1
Contracts for 1945 highway work signed, 05/25/1945:1
If bill passes Middleboro to get $12,575 for local highways,
07/27/1945:1
Selectmen recommend request for $4,000 for Chapter 90 maintenance,
08/03/1945:7
Selectmen protest minimum wage rates for Chapter 90 construction
work, 07/12/1946:1
Chapter 90 work funds tentatively allotted, 01/24/1947:4
Chapter 90 allocation $6,000, 04/29/1949:2
Middleboro - Light Board (see Middleboro Gas & Electric Plant)
Middleboro - Moth Department
Request for bids for spraying machine (ad), 05/17/1946:8
Finance Committee okays funds transfer, 08/09/1946:6
Superintendent suggests appropriation of $6,000, 01/07/1949:2
Plan aerial spraying campaign, 05/13/1949:1
Spraying notice (ad), 05/13/1949:6
Town gets first helicopter spraying, 05/27/1949:1
Middleboro - Park Commission
see also Playgrounds; Swimming Pool
Selectmen appointed board members, 03/22/1946:1
Board busy getting playgrounds ready, 04/26/1946:1
Junior Baseball League formed at playground, 06/28/1946:7
Playground director requests power mower, 01/31/1947:1
Selectmen elect members, 04/16/1948:1
Asks $1,500 for 1949 playground budget, 12/24/1948:4
Middleboro - Planning Board
Elections for members renewed after four years, 02/25/1949:5
To interview town officers and inspect physical area of town,
03/11/1949:1
Gathers information on zoning, 04/01/1949:1
Requests money for stationery and postage, 04/01/1949:1
Middleboro - Police Department
see also Census; Middleboro Police Relief Association
Norwood family praises department, helped when stranded,
03/02/1945:1
Selectmen order police to enforce parking laws, 05/11/1945:1
Chief decorates graves of former members, 06/01/1945:4
GE conducts informal demonstration of public address system,
06/08/1945:4
Selectmen make appointments, 03/08/1946:3
On traffic duty while Rte 28 resurfaced, 07/26/1946:1
Lawyer ridicules actions of police in stopping youth, 04/04/1947:1
Unwarranted insult (l) (The Spectator), 04/11/1947:4
All members pass radio tests, 05/09/1947:7
Middleboro - Police Department (continued)
Local officers on duty on Clark’s Hill during motorcycle races,
07/04/1947:1
Patrolmen capture three holdup men wanted in Brockton, 07/18/1947:4
Police Chief issues winter driving warning, 12/12/1947:1
Policemen attend FBI school, 03/12/1948:1
In charge of compiling 1949 street list, 12/17/1948:1
Annual report shows sharp drop in arrests, 02/11/1949:8
Lakeville has 30 days to decide on fire-police aid, 05/13/1949:1
Acting Chief Rogers confers with selectmen on police work,
07/15/1949:1
Crash victim thanks local police for services, 09/16/1949:6
Bethesda man praises police, 09/30/1949:8
Mourns loss of Irish setter Rusty, 12/16/1949:6
Middleboro - Police Department (equipment)
Town meeting vote to provide uniforms, 02/16/1945:1
Get long delayed radio, 11/02/1945:4
Alfred Costa inquires about purchase of motorcycle, 04/19/1946:6
Request for bids for police cruiser, 12/20/1946:4
Town asked to aid radio fund, 02/07/1947:1
Call for bids for police cruiser (ad), 04/09/1948:4
Gets Ford cruiser, 06/18/1948:1
New cruiser pictured (p), 06/25/1948:1
Asks for money to repair cruiser, 04/01/1949:1
New channels for 2-way radios, 07/29/1949:5
Transfer for radio approved, new frequencies assigned, 08/12/1949:1
Better radio for department, 08/26/1949:1
Middleboro - Police Department (facilities)
Cash lacking for emergency lights, 12/20/1946:1
Police Chief angry over abuse of public toilets at station, 02/27/1948:1
William Hayward custodian, 09/09/1949:9
Middleboro - Police Department (staff)
Reserve and special police reappointed, 02/23/1945:1
Charles Rogers completes 25 years with force, 01/17/1947:1
Charles Guertin named special officer, 09/05/1947:1
Reserve and special policemen appointed, 02/27/1948:5
Charles Guertin, Sr. appointed special officer, 10/08/1948:6
James DeMoranville named special officer, 10/22/1948:1
Patrolman Thomas Pittsley retires, 01/28/1949:1
Clarence Shaw reappointed constable, 02/11/1949:1
Selectmen vote requirement for candidates to take physical,
02/11/1949:1
Fine tribute to Tom Pittsley from school children (p), 02/25/1949:1
Joseph D’Elia appointed to regular force, 02/25/1949:1
Selectmen set age limit for reserves, 03/11/1949:1
Selectmen appointed special and reserve officers, 03/25/1949:1
Alden Sisson honored by police chiefs, 05/06/1949:1
Four candidates for police chief, 05/06/1949:1
Candidates for Chief interviewed, 05/20/1949:1
Petition filed to appoint Charles Rogers Chief of Police, 06/10/1949:1
Appointment of chief still pending, 06/17/1949:1
Selectmen hold long executive session, chief appointment still pending,
06/17/1949:1
Rogers named acting Chief of Police, 06/24/1949:1
William Elliott named acting deputy chief, 06/24/1949:1
Charles Rogers takes over duties of Chief of Police, 07/01/1949:1
James Vigers resigns as special police officer, 07/01/1949:1
Bids farewell to Chief Sisson, 07/01/1949:2
Citizens give retiring police Chief Sisson a new car, gold badge,
07/08/1949:1
Mrs Thomas Pittsley receives “Retired Police Officer” badge,
07/08/1949:1
Quiet start for acting Chief of Police Rogers, 07/08/1949:1
Three apply for reserve police, 07/15/1949:3
Selectmen talk to five candidates, no appointments, 07/29/1949:2
Abolish reserve police, name six special police, 08/05/1949:1
Louis Hammond takes up police duties, 08/12/1949:9
Charles Rogers appointed Chief of Police, 12/23/1949:1
Louis Hammond appointed to position of patrolman, 12/23/1949:1
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Middleboro - School Committee
see also Schools - Middleboro
Declares vacancy on board, 10/26/1945:1
Joseph Riley appointed, 11/02/1945:1
Holds organizational meeting, 02/08/1946:1
Votes to establish education center for veterans, 03/29/1946:1
Inspects buildings, 07/02/1948:1
Request for bids for panel truck (ad), 03/04/1949:5
Now has maintenance truck, 04/15/1949:3
Middleboro - Street Department (see Middleboro - Highway Department)
Middleboro - Veterans’ Services Department
Louis Cole heads new department, 02/22/1946:8
Handles nearly 1,000 items of business in August, 09/20/1946:1
Committee reappointed by selectmen, 03/14/1947:1
Last day to register with Selective Service, 09/17/1948:1
Selective Service registration numbers 498 for Middleboro,
09/24/1948:8
Carver to use Middleboro facilities, 10/22/1948:1
Carver will pay town to take care of their veterans, 11/05/1948:1
Has vets who want jobs, 04/22/1949:1
Gazette item gets jobs for 12 veterans, 04/29/1949:1
Moves to roomier quarters, 08/12/1949:4
Middleboro - Water Department
Town Manager proposes study of water extensions in annual report,
01/26/1945:3
Break discovered in main on Fairview St, 01/26/1945:4
Break in water main repaired, 02/02/1945:1
Martenson requests extension of service on South Main St, 02/09/1945:3
Filter beds skimmed, 02/09/1945:4
Residents of Plympton and Thompson St request service, 09/14/1945:1
Ninety tons of coke put in water filter, 09/28/1945:1
Citizens ask for service on Bloomfield Ave, 10/05/1945:3
Biggest challenge for town is service to outlying areas, 11/09/1945:1
Petitioners seek extensions, 12/07/1945:1
Selectman Silvia urges survey of water system, 12/21/1945:1
Survey called for in town meeting warrant, 01/11/1946:1
Hunts for leak at Williams Place, 01/25/1946:1
Finance Committee recommends no action on water service articles,
02/08/1946:1
Finance Committee wants survey of facilities, 02/08/1946:1
Selectmen win out on water survey at town meeting, 02/15/1946:1
Selectmen hold session to discuss water problems, 03/01/1946:1
Selectmen interview engineers, 03/08/1946:1
Town Manager inspects Wareham wells, 03/08/1946:5
Experts confer with selectmen, 03/15/1946:1
Proposals for survey invited, 03/22/1946:1
No action on water survey proposals, 03/29/1946:1
Engineers for water survey selected, 04/12/1946:1
State to aid water survey, 04/19/1946:1
Drilling of test wells started, 05/17/1946:1
Third test well driven, 05/24/1946:1
Water good in test wells, 06/07/1946:1
Catwalk on standpipe unsafe, boys should stay away, 07/26/1946:1
Town well in North Middleboro condemned, 07/26/1946:1
Catwalk removed, 08/02/1946:4
Selectmen plan inspection trip of water plants, 08/23/1946:1
Selectmen tour facilities in six Cape towns, 08/30/1946:1
Titicut well barred to use until repaired, 09/13/1946:1
Selectmen receive water survey report, 10/11/1946:1
Shortages hold up work, 10/11/1946:1
Three plans offered for water system, 10/18/1946:1
Report on water supply improvements and extensions, 10/18/1946:2
Warrant not complete, voters to get report, 10/25/1946:1
Petition for service extension on South Main St, 10/25/1946:8
Most important business in town meeting warrant, 11/01/1946:1
Citizen urges careful study before action (l), 11/15/1946:1
Hasty action inadvisable on water supply, 11/15/1946:1
Two of six town meeting articles concern water supply, 11/15/1946:1
Appropriation for plan $721,000, 11/22/1946:1
Banks ready to provide loans for project, 11/22/1946:1
Middleboro - Water Department (continued)
Report on water survey presented at special town meeting, 11/22/1946:1
Selectmen discuss loan to cover water system improvements,
12/06/1946:1
MacDougall figures cost of loan, 12/20/1946:1
Delay expected for materials, engineer discusses awarding contracts,
12/27/1946:1
Selectmen hold meeting on details of borrowing $721,000, 01/03/1947:1
Arnold Thomas starts movement to modify water project, 01/10/1947:1
Campaign started to alter water project, 01/10/1947:1
More projects proposed for consideration at town meeting, 01/10/1947:1
“Citizen” writes on taxes for water project (l), 01/17/1947:1
Park tempers at home (l) (The Spectator), 01/24/1947:2
E.F. Lyford expresses views on water project (l), 01/31/1947:1
Finance Committee proposes new plan for water project, 02/07/1947:1
Voters refuse to reconsider water project, 02/14/1947:1
New Finance Committee member shares thoughts on water project (l)
(Charles P. Washburn), 02/28/1947:1
Project affected by shortages of materials and train transport (l) (The
Spectator), 02/28/1947:4
Town Manager reports on water project, 03/28/1947:1
Citizens protest project delay, 04/11/1947:1
Selectmen discuss water project, 04/18/1947:1
Selectmen split on water contract, 05/02/1947:1
Two contracts submitted on project, 05/02/1947:1
Boston engineering firm to discuss project contract, 05/09/1947:1
Whitman & Howard get contract for project, 05/16/1947:1
Request for service extension on Bloomfield Ave, 05/30/1947:5
Town invites proposals for piping (ad), 06/06/1947:10
Contract for pipe goes to Warren Co. of Boston, 06/13/1947:1
Project bids invited, 06/20/1947:1
Selectmen view tank and well sites, 06/20/1947:1
Town invites proposals for building wells (ad), 06/20/1947:4
Town invites proposals for laying water mains (ad), 06/20/1947:4
Town invites proposals for materials (ad), 06/20/1947:4
Town invites proposals for building storage tank (ad), 06/20/1947:5
Competition for bond on pipe laying job, 06/27/1947:1
Appropriation sufficient for project, 07/04/1947:1
Selectmen vote water contracts, 07/04/1947:4
Town will borrow $700,000 for project, 07/11/1947:1
Premium on loan is $8,953, rate to be 1.5%, 07/25/1947:1
Selectmen receive petition for service extension from South Main St to
Lakeville line, 07/25/1947:1
Selectmen sign twelve contracts for project, 07/25/1947:1
Delivery of water pipe begins, 08/01/1947:1
Selectmen file petitions for service extensions, 08/08/1947:1
Town treasurer Shaw receives water bonds, 08/08/1947:1
Work to begin, 08/08/1947:1
Solicits applications for hookups to new water extension (ad),
08/08/1947:4
Four selectmen sign 700 bonds, 08/15/1947:1
Project delayed one week, 08/15/1947:1
Town House remains open extra hours for benefit of applicants,
08/22/1947:1
False report in Boston Post riles selectmen, 08/29/1947:1
Wareham St line finished, on to Cushman St, 08/29/1947:1
Petitions for extension on Carpenter St and on South Main St,
09/05/1947:1
Pipe line nears end of Smith St, 09/05/1947:1
Selectmen receive eight petitions for service, 09/19/1947:1
Selectmen discuss project, 09/19/1947:8
Approximately six miles of pipe laid thus far, 09/26/1947:1
Water in new pipe to Smith St, 10/03/1947:1
New section of pipe line started, 10/10/1947:1
Project moves north, 10/17/1947:1
Fabrication of steel tanks underway, 10/24/1947:1
Precinct 3 group complain about hydrant location (l), 10/24/1947:1
Gamache files request for water service on Plymouth St, 10/24/1947:2
Complaints on water trench discussed by selectmen, 11/07/1947:1
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Pipe laid through brook and under railroad, 11/07/1947:1
Appraisers chosen for well site land in Rock, 11/21/1947:1
Rock Mfg Co. may rebuild old mill site in Rock village, depends on
water availability, 11/21/1947:1
Pipe going in on Plympton St, 11/28/1947:1
Williams Eaton recalls much earlier meeting on town water system,
11/28/1947:4
Good progress on laying pipe, 12/05/1947:1
Selectmen raise base rates, 12/05/1947:1
Two petitions for water service added to town meeting agenda,
12/05/1947:1
Service to houses next phase of project, 12/19/1947:1
Thomas and Morgan bruised in minor cave-in at water project site,
12/19/1947:1
Petitions keep coming in, 12/26/1947:1
Selectmen get information on project, 12/26/1947:1
Selectmen will negotiate with six owners for purchase of well-site land,
12/26/1947:1
Revised rates adopted, 12/26/1947:4
Selectmen discuss potential well field and progress of project,
01/23/1948:1
Finance Committee recommends no further extensions, 02/06/1948:1
Land taking for well site authorized, 02/06/1948:1
Incensed citizen expresses views on water project (l) (Ann Milan
Gearon), 02/13/1948:1
Selectmen to study requests for more extensions, 02/13/1948:1
Cushman land to be taken by town for well site, 02/20/1948:1
Only three applications cancelled, 02/20/1948:4
Bridgewater company makes offer for used pipe, 02/27/1948:1
Cushman land now taken, 02/27/1948:1
Prepares to take land for water tank, 03/12/1948:1
Valves to reduce pressure recommended, 03/19/1948:1
Installation of house service resumes, 03/19/1948:6
Construction of gravel-packed wells begins, 03/26/1948:1
Workmen clear site for new tank, 03/26/1948:1
Work on water main resumes, 04/02/1948:1
First of gravel-packed wells complete, 04/09/1948:1
John Tegallo’s thumb crushed by water pipe, 04/09/1948:1
Call for bids for one ton truck pickup body (ad), 04/09/1948:4
Contractor wants to wait till ground dries to grade roads, 04/16/1948:1
Dr Holmes argues for water extension, 04/16/1948:1
Installation of house services progressing, 04/16/1948:1
No gardens or ash dumps allowed in new well area, 04/16/1948:1
Selectmen undecided on water service for Camp Avoda, 04/16/1948:1
Town takes land on Tower Hill, 04/16/1948:1
Foundation for new tank nearly ready, 04/23/1948:1
Service to 67 homes installed, 04/23/1948:6
If digging your own trenches, dig quickly, 05/14/1948:1
Wells promise to produce 400 gallons per minute, 05/14/1948:1
Services to 136 homes installed, 05/21/1948:5
New landmark on skyline (p), 05/28/1948:1
Clean-up work on pipe lines under way, 06/04/1948:1
Work on water mains nears end, 06/18/1948:1
House services set for North Middleboro, 06/25/1948:1
Progress of project detailed, 07/09/1948:1
Bids to be asked for well pumps, 07/30/1948:1
Leak in old system on Plymouth St, 07/30/1948:1
Request for bids for pumping equipment (ad), 07/30/1948:5
Town Manager holds conference on project, 08/06/1948:1
New tank ready for testing, 08/20/1948:5
Witherell Co. low bidder on pump stations, 08/27/1948:1
Water tank tested for leakage, 09/03/1948:1
Will build two pumping stations, 09/03/1948:1
Delivers 1,220,000 gallons in 22.5 hours, 09/03/1948:4
New pump station construction underway, 10/01/1948:1
Work progresses at pumping station, 10/15/1948:1
New tank filled in next few days, 10/22/1948:1
Selectmen approve requests for funds transfer, 11/19/1948:1
Water works management under study, 11/19/1948:1
New sand to be put in filters, 11/26/1948:1
Sand changed in underground filters, 12/10/1948:1
Wire service run to new wells, 12/17/1948:1
New pump operated for first time, 01/14/1949:1
One new well undergoes test, 01/21/1949:1
What price more water (l) (The Spectator), 02/11/1949:4
Changes made in water rates, 05/13/1949:1
Project finished and in operation, 06/17/1949:1
Inspection of old water tank considered, 06/17/1949:3
Water main being laid to Housing Authority project, 06/24/1949:1
Water main installed on Mayflower Ave, 07/08/1949:1
Bates School to get new water service, 09/02/1949:1
Bates School thanks selectmen for quick work on water supply,
09/16/1949:1
Requests transfer of $1,400, 10/07/1949:1
Contracts on project completed, 11/04/1949:1
Leak on North Main St repaired, 11/11/1949:10
Travaglini submits landscape plan for well field, 12/02/1949:7
$7,600 left in water job fund, 12/16/1949:11
Selectmen receive request for service from residents on Wood St,
12/23/1949:1
Middleboro - Water Department (staff)
Leonard Ditano retires after 36 years of service, 08/22/1947:1
Ivan Shaw appointed foreman, 09/05/1947:4
Ivan Shaw resigns as foreman, 02/13/1948:1
Albert Sears named foreman, 04/16/1948:5
Hope Alden transfers from Gas & Electric office, 07/30/1948:1
Engineer Ralph Sampson marks 35th year at pumping station,
08/27/1948:10
Middleboro Agricultural Society (see Middleborough Agricultural Fair)
Middleboro Amateur Radio Club
Organization now reforming, 12/13/1946:2
Middleboro Archaeological Society
Holds 8th annual meeting, 11/02/1945:6
Middleboro Assembly of Rainbow Girls
Rainbow Girls constituted, get new name, 06/27/1947:3
Jean Phillips installed as new Worthy Advisor (p), 01/23/1948:1
Conducts most attractive dance party, 05/21/1948:4
Holds third annual dance party, 05/20/1949:12
Middleboro Beverage Dealers Association
Honors Chief Sisson, 06/24/1949:1
Middleboro Block Co.
Cement blocks (ad), 09/27/1946:8
Middleboro Chamber of Commerce
Votes to retain building, 06/22/1945:1
Reorganization includes post-war activities program, 11/30/1945:1
Receives 700 replies favoring activities program, 03/22/1946:1
Discusses plan for work, 04/19/1946:1
Campaign underway for golf course, 05/17/1946:1
Younger men to reactivate Chamber, 09/27/1946:1
Two committees report on proposed activities, 10/04/1946:1
Adopts revised by-laws, 10/25/1946:4
Gets program for industry committee, 11/01/1946:4
McCulloch resigns position as president, 01/17/1947:1
Stores asked to stay open Friday nights, 02/21/1947:1
Stores to open Friday nights, close Saturday evenings, 02/28/1947:1
Stores open Friday nights (ad), 02/28/1947:10
Votes to sell building and land to Anders Martenson, Jr. and William
Robert Thomas, 06/13/1947:1
To disburse funds from sale of property to all members, 07/11/1947:5
Petition for dissolution, 10/10/1947:5
Middleboro Chimney Service
Chimneys, boilers, furnaces (ad), 05/03/1946:6
P.M. Carter (ad), 08/16/1946:4
Middleboro Clothing Co.
Warm work clothing (ad), 01/05/1945:4
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Middleboro Committee on Food Production and Preservation
Woodchuck bombs now available, 05/25/1945:9
Middleboro Community School of Religion
Opens at Central Congregational, five denominations in attendance,
10/31/1947:1
Middleboro Co-operative Bank (see Middleborough Co-operative Bank)
Middleboro Country Club
New golf course fast becoming a reality, 05/31/1946:1
Plan for incorporation, 06/21/1946:1
Committee adopts by-laws, site to be picked, 07/12/1946:1
Incorporators approved, 09/13/1946:1
Stock for sale, survey made for possible course, 11/22/1946:1
Shares already being purchased, 12/06/1946:10
Site obtained for course, 05/23/1947:4
Land leased for golf club, 06/27/1947:1
Stockholders meet to discuss plans, 10/10/1947:1
Middleboro Credit Union
Board of bank incorporators, 12/06/1946:5
Local businessmen charter small loan business, 05/30/1947:1
Votes dividend of 3%, 11/26/1948:4
Middleboro District Beverage Association
Vote yes for licenses (ad), 10/29/1948:9
Middleboro District Nursing Association
December report, 01/19/1945:8
Asks town to resume financial support, 02/09/1945:1
Town cannot donate funds, 02/23/1945:1
Monthly report, 02/23/1945:5
Offers services to town, 03/23/1945:7
Opens drive to raise $1,000, 05/04/1945:8
April report, 05/11/1945:8
Fund drive enters last week, 05/25/1945:10
May report, 06/08/1945:5
Chairman of Home Services, George Austin, resigns, 08/03/1945:1
July and August reports, 09/14/1945:8
September report, 10/05/1945:3
October report, 11/09/1945:4
November report, 12/07/1945:5
Need funds for nursing association, 12/21/1945:4
January report, 02/08/1946:5
February report, 03/15/1946:7
May report, 06/07/1946:6
Report on summer work (t), 09/13/1946:3
May report, 06/06/1947:2
Opens fund drive, 09/19/1947:1
Issues appeal for funds, 10/17/1947:1
District nurse Harriet Thomas resigns, 01/30/1948:1
Marita Tribou new district nurse, 02/06/1948:1
Bequest from Sparrow will $500 not $5,000, 03/05/1948:12
Middleboro District Nursing Association (continued)
May report, 06/18/1948:6
August report, 09/17/1948:5
May report, 06/10/1949:2
August report, 09/16/1949:5
Middleboro Emblem Club
New sorority includes relatives of Elks’ members, 01/12/1945:8
Holds annual installation and visitation, 03/07/1947:10
Holds third annual charity bazaar, 11/21/1947:8
Lilly Perkins new president, 03/12/1948:10
Local members help arrange state event, 03/11/1949:5
Bertha Paquin named supreme district deputy, 11/11/1949:3
Middleboro Fair (see Middleborough Agricultural Fair)
Middleboro Fish and Game Protective Association
Wappanucket School purchased by Protective Assoc, 10/19/1945:1
Help feed birds, 02/06/1948:9
Middleboro Fruit Store
Promades fined $25 for violating price ceiling, 03/22/1946:1
Middleboro Garden Club
Purchases lights for Lenda Hanks memorial tree, 12/26/1947:4
Middleboro Gas & Electric Plant
Ready to provide electricity to North Middleboro, 01/12/1945:1
Mandatory brown-out scheduled, 01/26/1945:1
Utilities Order U-9 from War Production Board (ad), 02/02/1945:4
Gale and ice wreck wires all over town, 02/16/1945:1
Electric service finally returns to North Middleboro, 02/23/1945:4
Selectmen discuss restoration of service after storm, 02/23/1945:8
Outside crews help repair electric lines in wake of storm, 03/09/1945:1
Citizens kick at electric service, 03/09/1945:2
Branches cleared from wires on Rte 28, 03/16/1945:1
Nearly all wire damage repaired, 05/11/1945:1
Sayward requests electric service for four-acre poultry farm on
Plymouth St, 08/10/1945:8
Application from Arthur Jenney for service considered by selectmen,
02/08/1946:2
High tension wire burns cross-arm and pole, 02/22/1946:4
Cedarville Association requests discontinuation of service, 03/08/1946:1
Selectmen sign contract with Taunton Gas Light Co., 05/31/1946:1
Power lines temporarily out for repair work, 08/09/1946:1
Arthur Jenney requests power current to run machinery in Acorn St
shop, 08/09/1946:6
Shortages hold up work, 10/11/1946:1
Power off Sunday so repairs can be made, 11/29/1946:1
Notice of Utilities Order U-14 from Civilian Production Admin. (ad),
11/29/1946:5
Rolfe Delano files complaint of flicking lights, 12/06/1946:1
Dead oak in Roza yard tears down wires and poles on North St,
12/27/1946:1
Selectman Silvia reports on survey at plant, 12/27/1946:1
Short circuits due to dampness cause outages, 01/10/1947:1
Underground electric service outage scheduled, 01/24/1947:1
David Forbes requests electrical service for saw mill on Highland St,
01/24/1947:4
Electric service stands up during blizzard, 02/28/1947:1
Finance Committee asks for budgets, to study financial condition,
03/28/1947:1
Selectmen turn down request to see budgets, 04/11/1947:1
Roger Cole withdraws damage suit against town, 04/25/1947:3
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Middleboro Gas & Electric Plant (continued)
Insulators on high tension wires hit by bullets, 06/27/1947:1
High tension lines out of commission, 07/18/1947:1
Selectmen receive petition for service improvement along Wareham St,
07/25/1947:1
Request for extension of electrical service for Long Pond, 08/08/1947:1
Second break in electric service, 09/19/1947:1
Service from Brockton fails for 35 minutes, 09/19/1947:1
Selectmen request survey of street lights, 11/07/1947:1
Storm disrupts underground power and lights, 01/02/1948:1
Costly neglect (l) (The Spectator), 01/02/1948:8
Town Manager and plant head authorized to engage engineer for review
of system, 01/09/1948:1
Action urged on underpowered electrical service, 01/16/1948:1
Selectmen hear of poor service on Center St and South Main St,
01/23/1948:1
Weather delays installation of cable for Trust Co., 01/30/1948:1
Electric rate revision proposed, 02/06/1948:1
GE Co. reps recommend new underground vault, 02/20/1948:1
Sells transformers to Provincetown Light & Power, 02/27/1948:1
Wire burns out, knocks out service, 04/09/1948:4
Holder leaks $3,000 in gas annually, 04/16/1948:1
Gets new switchgear, 04/23/1948:1
Selectmen hold conference on gas holder, 04/23/1948:1
Extension to Lakeville refused, 04/30/1948:5
Invites bids on pressure gas holder; some rates to increase, 05/07/1948:1
Confers with Department of Public Utilities on gas rates, 05/14/1948:1
Preparing plans for new vault near Four Corners, 05/21/1948:1
Prepares new vault for Four Corners, 05/28/1948:1
To construct new transformer vault, 06/11/1948:1
Construction begun on new electric vault, 06/18/1948:1
Rate minimum up 25 cents per month, 06/25/1948:1
Service extension to Wood Pond Terrace authorized, 06/25/1948:1
Walls poured for new vault, 06/25/1948:1
New transformer vault complete, 07/02/1948:1
Prepares to restore sidewalk over vault, 07/09/1948:4
Foundation poured for three transformers, 07/16/1948:4
New switchgear put in place, 07/30/1948:1
Old gas holder on Center St to be scrapped, 07/30/1948:1
Holder to be cleared August 13th, 08/06/1948:5
Clearing of gas holder delayed, 08/13/1948:1
To replace truck used since 1939, 08/20/1948:1
Purging of gas holder begun, 08/27/1948:1
Gas holder emptied safely, 09/03/1948:1
Selectmen discuss work at power station, 09/03/1948:1
Switchgear increased at power station, 09/03/1948:1
Request for bids on truck, 09/03/1948:4
Brief outs in electric explained, 09/03/1948:5
Conduit arrives for new vault, 09/17/1948:1
Leaks revealed in gas survey, 09/17/1948:1
Electrical storm ruins four transformers, 09/24/1948:1
Selectman daCosta concerned over costs, 09/24/1948:1
Impressive growth of electric department, 10/01/1948:1
Manager Dyke asserts department not running in red, 10/08/1948:1
Gas holder sold for $1,865, 10/08/1948:2
Old gas pipe taped to stop leak, 10/08/1948:6
Manager finds source of radio interference, 11/05/1948:1
Dismantling of gas holder underway, 11/12/1948:1
Brief tempest knocks out wire service, 11/19/1948:1
Notice of electric service interruption while cable laid, 11/19/1948:1
New cable set to be installed, 11/26/1948:1
To try again to install cable, 12/03/1948:1
Cannot handle elaborate Christmas display this year, 12/10/1948:1
Issues friendly warning to electric users, 12/10/1948:1
New cable cut in on Grove St, 12/10/1948:1
Calls for bids for steam heating system at gas plant (ad), 12/10/1948:12
Cape trouble cuts electricity all over town, 12/24/1948:1
Equipment for new vault completed, 12/31/1948:1
Heaters ordered for power station, 12/31/1948:1
Authorized to install heating plant, 01/07/1949:1
Middleboro Gas & Electric Plant (continued)
Substantial improvements in service accomplished in 1948,
01/07/1949:1
Dyke reports on 1948 service improvements, 01/14/1949:1
New transformer vault in full operation, 01/21/1949:3
Underground power cable reconditioned, 01/28/1949:9
Housing Authority asks for master electric meters at property line,
02/11/1949:1
Service interruptions during street widening project, 02/18/1949:6
Electricity off during parts of Rte 28 widening project, 02/25/1949:1
Underground to be shut off for four hours, 02/25/1949:1
Authorized to raise gas rates, 02/25/1949:4
Housing Authority presents request for meters at property line,
02/25/1949:8
Lighting circuit off while re-spliced, 03/04/1949:1
Master meters request by Housing Authority tabled, 03/11/1949:1
Work on underground nearly complete, 03/11/1949:5
Fuel charge for gas goes up April 1st, 03/18/1949:1
Underground work completed for present, 03/18/1949:1
Notice of rate changes (ad), 03/18/1949:4
Cost of vault less than estimated, 04/01/1949:1
No stoppage in service expected due to situation in Taunton,
04/01/1949:5
Third wire cable added to underground, 04/01/1949:5
New underground vault, before and after (p), 04/08/1949:1
Tries to clear up radio interference, 04/22/1949:1
Terms of service revised, 05/06/1949:1
Ends free gas appliance service, 05/06/1949:3
Three emergency transformers to be cut in, 05/13/1949:1
Three transformers to be tied into high tension lines, 05/27/1949:1
Work of cutting in transformers nearly finished, 06/03/1949:1
Plan repair of gas meters at local plant, 06/03/1949:3
Finance Committee wants to look at budget, 06/10/1949:1
Short outage on West Grove St, 06/17/1949:14
Electric line installed to vet’s housing site, 06/24/1949:1
Health Tree Service to look for leaks, 06/24/1949:1
Selectmen Silvia says stopping robbing Gas & Electric, 06/24/1949:1
Dyke announces outages, 06/24/1949:11
Plans survey of electric system, 07/22/1949:1
Authorized to wreck chimney at power station on Wareham St,
07/29/1949:5
Brockton company to take down chimney, 08/05/1949:1
Municipal Light Board makes rate offer to Housing Authority,
08/05/1949:1
To end gas appliance service, 08/05/1949:9
Dismantling of chimney begun, 08/12/1949:1
Light Board grants Housing Authority one meter, 08/12/1949:1
Chimney down to rooftop, 08/19/1949:4
Installing new electric service to high school, 08/26/1949:1
No action on electric survey, Dyke estimates annual savings at $5,000,
08/26/1949:1
Power house chimney gone for good, 08/26/1949:1
Electric tie-in with Taunton in prospect, 10/07/1949:1
Natural gas coming here in year or two, 10/07/1949:1
To use blocks from old rail bridge abutment for retaining wall,
10/14/1949:1
Taunton Gas and Light, supplier for Middleboro, signs 20-year
agreement for natural gas, 10/21/1949:1
No new gas contract signed, 10/28/1949:1
New ruling on service shutoffs, 11/04/1949:6
Demand for electricity taxes system, 12/02/1949:1
Regulators installed, 12/16/1949:7
Town to buy new $20,000 transformer, 12/23/1949:1
Middleboro Gas & Electric Plant - Equipment
Transformer arrives for power station, 11/23/1945:1
New switchboard delivered, 07/12/1946:1
Pole on Thompson St damaged, 07/26/1946:5
Main switch burns out at power station, 10/04/1946:1
High tension meter to be moved, 11/08/1946:1
Four Corners underground vault called death trap, 01/24/1947:1
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Middleboro Gas & Electric Plant – Equipment (continued)
Insurance company to cover damages to power station gate and utility
pole, 01/24/1947:1
Power station getting new switchgear, 03/21/1947:1
Town Manager asks for bids for three trucks, 05/23/1947:1
Call for truck bids (ad), 05/23/1947:2
Peterson presents cost estimates for new gas holder, 05/30/1947:1
Rockland truck downs North St utility pole, 08/01/1947:1
Storm knocks out Rte 28 transformer, 08/01/1947:1
Electric service pole breaks on Pearl St, 08/01/1947:4
Purchase of compressor approved, 09/05/1947:5
Billing machines inspected, 05/06/1949:12
New billing machine approved, 06/24/1949:1
Billing machine breaks down, 08/26/1949:3
Billing machine enroute, 09/02/1949:5
Middleboro Gas & Electric Plant - Staff
Stetson to file act providing retirement pension to George Philbrook,
02/23/1945:1
Macdonald to manage till replacement for Philbrook found,
11/16/1945:1
George Smith retires after 38 years of service, 12/21/1945:1
Gordon MacNeil applies for position of general manager, 02/01/1946:1
Employees given pay raises, 04/19/1946:1
George Smith retires after 39 years of service, 05/03/1946:1
Macdonald may retain post and Gas& Electric when Peterson returns,
11/22/1946:1
Roger Macdonald named manager, 12/06/1946:1
Employees form association, not union, 12/13/1946:1
Charles Stuart and Joseph Ducharme elected stewards for employee
association, 12/27/1946:1
Macdonald new head of department; employees build new office-meter
room, 01/03/1947:1
Rumors of threat to strike false, 02/07/1947:1
Employees petition for retroactive pay increase, 03/28/1947:1
Thomas Maddigan lineman, 09/12/1947:9
Roger Macdonald appointed Town Manager, resigns as manager,
03/05/1948:1
Selectmen receive five applications for manager’s position,
03/12/1948:1
Department now has service man, Albert Malenfant, 03/19/1948:1
Selectmen interview candidates, 03/26/1948:1
Hermon Dyke new manager (p), 04/23/1948:1
A new manager for G & E (l) (The Spectator), 04/23/1948:12
Dyke reports for duty Monday, 04/30/1948:1
Dyke sworn in as manager, 05/07/1948:4
Employees join union, 07/23/1948:1
Hope Alden transfers to Water Department, 07/30/1948:1
Dyke and Perry take advanced electrical courses at Harvard University,
10/08/1948:1
GE Co. gives plaque to Gas & Electric for former manager Philbrook,
12/10/1948:1
Bronze tablet dedicated to George Philbrook unveiled at power station,
06/10/1949:1
Hires Elliott Whitney as junior engineer, 09/02/1949:5
Middleboro Gazette
George Lowe testifies to effectiveness of Gazette advertising (l),
01/26/1945:8
Soldier writes that newspaper is morale builder (l) (Eugene Briggs),
03/23/1945:2
Asks to be informed when soldiers return home, 06/08/1945:1
Office closed in wake of victory, 08/17/1945:1
Dorothy Peterson bookkeeper, 08/24/1945:5
To present photos of “Citizens of Tomorrow”, 09/21/1945:1
To publish free pictures of children, 10/05/1945:1
Statement of ownership, 10/12/1945:4
Brings local boys together at sea, 10/19/1945:1
Presents new photo column, “Citizens of Tomorrow” (p), 12/21/1945:1
Albert Deane sells building housing Gazette to Lorenzo Wood,
01/04/1946:1
Middleboro Gazette (continued)
Names first All-South Shore football team, 12/13/1946:1
Limits number of pages due to train car shortage (l) (The Spectator),
02/28/1947:4
Employs Donald Shaw, 07/25/1947:8
Announces new photo column of local youngsters, 09/05/1947:1
Dorothy Peterson office manager, 10/10/1947:10
Begins publication of “Citizens of Tomorrow”, 11/28/1947:1
Attorney Cushing has calendar issued in 1924, 10/15/1948:2
Middleboro Good Will Club, Inc.
Holds annual all-day meeting, 06/27/1947:5
Middleboro Grain Co.
Opens for business on Jackson St (ad), 02/14/1947:8
Middleboro Hare and Rabbit Club
Holds annual spring hare trial, 04/20/1945:7
Selectmen approve certificate of incorporation, 06/08/1945:7
Annual trials well attended, 11/30/1945:1
Hare trials well attended, 04/19/1946:1
Members asked to refrain from exercising dogs on club grounds,
03/07/1947:4
Will supply feed for game birds, 02/13/1948:1
Fetes Chief Sisson and patrolman Rogers, 02/11/1949:1
Middleboro High School (see Middleborough Memorial High School)
Middleboro Historical Society (see The Old Middleborough Historical
Society)
Middleboro Housing Authority
Selectmen name members of new board, 07/02/1948:1
Veterans urged to report needs, 08/06/1948:1
Vets must apply quickly, 08/13/1948:1
Questionnaires ready for vets, 08/20/1948:1
Asks for temporary loan of $3,000 for expenses, 08/27/1948:1
State board approves 28 units for Rock St, 10/15/1948:1
Architects chosen for vet housing, 10/22/1948:1
Board members likely to have to run for election, 12/31/1948:1
Site plan for veteran housing completed, 12/31/1948:4
Architect’s drawing of dwelling unit (i), 01/14/1949:1
Organizes for 1949, 01/28/1949:7
Asks selectmen for master electric meters at property line, 02/11/1949:1
Presents request for meters at property line, 02/25/1949:8
Holds three-hour conference with selectmen, 03/04/1949:1
Master meters request tabled, 03/11/1949:1
Housing cost approved, 04/22/1949:1
Bids on veteran housing invited, 05/06/1949:1
Invitation for bids, 05/06/1949:7
Communicates with selectmen on house numbering and site grading,
05/13/1949:1
Housing bids open today, 05/27/1949:1
Brockton firm low bidder on vet housing, 06/03/1949:1
Chairman Hale breaks ground for vet housing, 06/10/1949:1
Breaking ground for vet housing project (p), 06/17/1949:1
Electric line installed to housing site, 06/24/1949:1
Water main being laid to Housing Authority project, 06/24/1949:1
Labor dispute on housing project, 07/08/1949:1
G& E decides against single meter on project, 07/29/1949:1
Municipal Light Board makes rate offer to Housing Authority,
08/05/1949:1
Light Board grants one meter, 08/12/1949:1
To study veteran housing applications, 08/12/1949:1
Vet housing 57% complete, 09/09/1949:5
Request for bids for fuel oil (ad), 09/23/1949:6
Request for bids for electric appliances (ad), 10/14/1949:5
To interview applicants, 10/21/1949:1
Notice to veterans, interviews begun (ad), 10/21/1949:10
Twenty-six families accepted for veteran housing, 11/25/1949:1
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Middleboro Housing Authority (continued)
Ready for veteran residents (p), 12/09/1949:1
Vet housing first in state to be ready, 12/16/1949:1
Not the only organization that deserves praise (l) (Frederick daCosta),
12/16/1949:2
Middleboro Junior Rifle Club
National Rifle Association grants charter to local club, 05/24/1946:1
Middleboro Kiwanis Club
Sponsors new Scout troop, 04/13/1945:2
Marks 4th anniversary, 05/11/1945:2
Presents Starlet Show of local amateur talent, 06/01/1945:8
Fetes local clergyman David Julius, 07/06/1945:1
Captain Jose Rayes describes fight by Philippinos in lecture,
08/03/1945:2
Captain Earle Hochwald speaks on war experiences, 10/05/1945:4
Plans skating rink for LeBaron pond, 11/02/1945:1
Johnston McNeice elected president, 11/16/1945:1
Fetes MHS football squad, 12/14/1945:1
To provide books for vocational shelf at public library, 12/14/1945:7
New skating rink on LeBaron pond ready for youngsters, 12/21/1945:1
Reopens skating rink on East Main St, 01/25/1946:1
Kiwanis Book Shelf now in operation at public library, 05/10/1946:1
Two hundred fifty members observe 5th anniversary, 05/10/1946:1
Wish to gift WWII Honor Roll to town, 07/26/1946:1
Members hear lecture on psychological warfare, 08/30/1946:1
Bourne Wood elected Lt. Governor of Division 11, 10/04/1946:1
And YMCA sponsor successful Halloween party, 11/08/1946:1
Co-sponsors Halloween party for youngsters (p), 11/15/1946:4
Presents pianist Nicolas Slonimsky in concert, 11/29/1946:1
Kiwanis present Meistersingers at Town Hall, 05/09/1947:6
Meistersingers’ concert attracts large audience, 11/07/1947:6
Hosts annual MHS football night, 12/05/1947:7
Observes 33rd anniversary, 01/23/1948:5
Members support American Cancer Society (ad), 04/30/1948:6
Conduct cancer drive here, 04/30/1948:8
Works hard preparing Kiddie Corner at playground (p), 08/06/1948:1
Fete high school grid team (p), 12/10/1948:1
Holds annual Ladies’ Night, 01/14/1949:1
Audience enjoys Barber Shop concert, 05/06/1949:11
Observes Flag Day, 06/17/1949:5
Celebrates 1st annual Kid’s Day, 11/25/1949:1
Honors MHS grid squad, 12/09/1949:8
Middleboro Laundry
Wareham St (ad), 01/05/1945:3
Help wanted, girls and women (ad), 03/22/1946:2
Walter Birdsall engineer, 08/23/1946:4
Now has fur storage service (ad), 03/07/1947:9
Tanguay hurt when laundry truck rear-ended by fish truck, 07/18/1947:1
Harold Clark goes to work for brother Robert, 11/14/1947:1
Help wanted (ad), 06/18/1948:11
Girls and women, help wanted (ad), 07/01/1949:5
Middleboro Lions Club
Cancels Man-Made Supper because of food shortage, 01/12/1945:1
Sailors charged for damage to military pickup station, 09/14/1945:6
Votes to sponsor scout troop, 10/26/1945:5
Sponsors football trophy for Thanksgiving Day high school game,
11/16/1945:1
Traditional Man-Made Supper serves 175, 02/01/1946:1
Officers nominated at annual dinner, 05/24/1946:5
Football trophy goes to MHS, 12/06/1946:1
Middleboro Lions Club (continued)
Contributes funds for community enterprises, 12/13/1946:1
Serve up annual supper, 01/24/1947:5
Holds Sports Night, 05/30/1947:1
Holds annual outdoor meeting, 06/20/1947:4
Man-Made Supper attracts 150, 01/30/1948:8
Holds annual father-son banquet, 05/14/1948:4
Sponsoring fund raiser for television at sanatorium, 07/02/1948:1
Collects enough for television set for sanatorium, 07/16/1948:1
Near $1,100 goal for television, 07/30/1948:1
Raises more than enough money for television, 08/13/1948:5
Honors past presidents, 10/29/1948:1
Sponsors pre-game football game rally and football dance, 11/26/1948:1
01/07/1949:1
Pay homage to Police Chief Sisson, planning retirement in June (p),
01/28/1949:1
Observes annual Father and Son Night, 05/13/1949:1
Entertains ladies at annual meeting, 06/17/1949:14
Contributes to donation of bike racks to Bates School, 11/11/1949:1
Middleboro Model Airplane Club
Holds first meeting, 11/25/1949:9
Middleboro Molding Corporation
New plastics industry starts here, 08/16/1946:1
Middleboro Music Guild
Holds organizational meeting, 02/16/1945:3
Gets go ahead from selectmen for VJ Day celebration, 06/22/1945:1
Choir concert well attended despite weather, 11/09/1945:2
Sponsors concert by Fall River Symphony Orchestra, 05/23/1947:10
Begins building scholarship fund, 05/30/1947:8
Presents concert by Brown-Pembroke Orchestra, 05/21/1948:5
Fine concert by male chorus, 04/01/1949:8
Middleboro Parent Teacher Association
Holds joint annual meeting with Lakeville Parent Teacher Assoc,
05/04/1945:1
Holds annual joint meeting with Lakeville group, 05/03/1946:1
Annual union meeting of local PTAs, 04/30/1948:4
Appoints new Public Relations Committee, 11/04/1949:1
Middleboro Pentecostal Church
Group opens new church here, 04/27/1945:3
Moves services to Legion Hall, 10/12/1945:3
Meetings at American Legion Hall (ad), 10/12/1945:5
Middleboro Police Relief Association
Ninth annual benefit dance well attended, 05/24/1946:1
Chief warns that fund solicitation not from Association, 11/28/1947:1
Middleboro Price Control Board
War Price and Rationing Board gets new name, 01/11/1946:1
Rationing Board gets new name, 01/11/1946:5
Kennedy submits annual report, 01/25/1946:4
New office hours, 02/15/1946:1
Sets retail egg prices, 02/22/1946:3
Fines Middleboro Fruit Store $25 for violating price ceiling,
03/22/1946:1
Charles Washburn says nation better off without OPA, 07/05/1946:1
Merchants hold the lines on not raising prices (ad), 07/05/1946:4
OPA legislation sheer stupidity (l) (The Spectator), 07/12/1946:6
Wareham board takes over jurisdiction as of September 30,
09/13/1946:1
Chairman thanks board members, 09/20/1946:1
Bury remains of local OPA, 10/11/1946:10
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Middleboro Radio & Appliance Co.
379 Center St (ad), 11/09/1945:8
Hanging sign petition referred to Town Manager, 02/01/1946:2
Granted permit to erect sign, 02/22/1946:1
Named Maytag stove agency, 01/24/1947:4
Middleboro Rationing Board (see Middleboro War Price and Rationing
Board)
Middleboro Recreation Center (see Leighton, Frank E.)
Middleboro Retail Merchant’s Association
Adopts schedule for year’s holiday closing, 02/09/1945:1
Thanks Town Manager for prompt street cleanup, 03/23/1945:2
Members agree to close Wednesday afternoons for the summer,
06/01/1945:1
Retail stores closed Wednesday afternoons for summer (ad),
06/01/1945:3
Requests cooperation in observing non-parking regulations (ad),
09/28/1945:2
Stores closed for Columbus Day, 10/12/1945:8
Selectmen refer pharmacy Sunday closing to Association, 11/23/1945:1
List of stores closed on December 31st (ad), 12/28/1945:8
Opens seventh year of bowling league, 09/13/1946:2
Middleboro Sanitarium
Attracts clientele from California, 07/11/1947:8
Mr and Mrs Otis Jefferson move to rest home, 01/02/1948:5
Thomas Hirst requests wider area be plowed in front of sanitarium,
02/20/1948:4
T. Edward and Roby Hirst bid farewell (l), 11/18/1949:8
Grant Tolles assumes management from Hirsts, 12/02/1949:12
Middleboro Savings Bank (see Middleborough Savings Bank)
Middleboro Softball League
League reorganizes, 04/25/1947:1
Opens play here, 04/29/1949:7
Alberts Shoe takes title, 08/19/1949:1
Middleboro Sporting Goods
Gordon Anderson purchases sporting goods store from Charles
Sherman, 04/25/1947:1
Gordon Anderson proprietor, 162 Center St (ad), 05/16/1947:4
Burnham and Krisinger charged with stealing radio, 09/12/1947:1
09/19/1947:1
Middleboro Teachers’ Association
Enjoys annual fall banquet, 10/12/1945:8
Packed house for play, Jumping Jewels, 11/23/1945:6
Hold annual Guest Night, 04/12/1946:1
Edward Sawicki elected president at annual meeting, 05/10/1946:1
Produce another hit, Love Your Neighbor, 11/22/1946:7
The Fence or the Ambulance (poem), 12/13/1946:7
Holds annual banquet, 10/17/1947:1
Two-Story House attracts crowds, 11/14/1947:1
Sponsors lecture by Professor S. Ralph Harlow, 03/19/1948:4
Air Express performance draws large crowd, 11/12/1948:1
Achieves dramatic success with The Man Who Came to Dinner,
11/11/1949:7
Donald Selenius awarded scholarship, 12/16/1949:1
Middleboro Teen Canteen
Open to members only, 10/25/1946:8
Cooper named Queen of Hearts, Pilshaw presents (p), 02/21/1947:1
Returns to quarters at YMCA, 11/07/1947:5
Contributes $100 to YMCA campaign (p), 02/06/1948:1
Holds annual Christmas party, 12/24/1948:2
Middleboro Telephone Office (see New England Telephone & Telegraph
Co.)
Middleboro Theatre
Open Thursday through Sunday (ad), 01/05/1945:8
License renewed, 03/23/1945:3
Roger Eldridge new manager, 07/13/1945:8
MiddleboroTheatre (continued)
Manager Crankshaw resigns, succeeded by Richard Blair, 09/28/1945:1
Installs new lighting, 12/07/1945:1
Young men ushers needed for evenings (ad), 02/08/1946:8
Wanted, evening ushers (ad), 06/14/1946:8
Hodgdon plans colonial front for theatre, blocked by Central Baptist
trustees, 08/30/1946:1
Ushers wanted (ad), 09/13/1946:8
Small fire in projection booth, 01/24/1947:1
Plans Saturday kiddie matinees, 02/21/1947:2
Helps in blood donor drive, 07/04/1947:8
Ushers wanted (ad), 07/25/1947:4
Packed for pre-Thanksgiving Day Football Rally, 11/28/1947:4
Hodgdons announces many new features, 05/28/1948:1
Closes for renovations, 06/11/1948:1
Postpones closing one week, 06/18/1948:1
Closed for three weeks, 06/25/1948:4
Remodeling underway, 07/02/1948:1
Set to reopen, 07/23/1948:1
Reopens after weeks of remodeling (ad) (i), 07/23/1948:10
Change in time schedule (ad), 11/05/1948:12
Middleboro Tool & Machine Co.
22 West State St (ad), 11/15/1946:3
Middleboro Trust Co. (see Middleborough Trust Co.)
Middleboro Varsity Club
Reorganizes after three years of inactivity, 11/30/1945:1
Granted use of Town House for basketball, 12/07/1945:1
Votes to sponsor local cage team this season, 12/07/1945:1
Elects officers, 12/14/1945:3
Permitted to paint basketball court on floor, 12/21/1945:10
Changes name to Mitchell Memorial Club (p), 02/08/1946:1
Middleboro Veterans’ Council
Appeals to vets to participate in Memorial Day parade, 05/30/1947:1
Middleboro War Memorial Committee
MacDougall names members of committee, 03/09/1945:1
Goodale resigns from War Memorial Committee, 03/23/1945:1
Middleboro War Price and Rationing Board
Used car prices not to be reduced, 01/05/1945:1
Ends service after three years, 02/02/1945:1
Advised to check on slaughterers, 03/09/1945:8
Regional supervisor makes headquarters here, 03/16/1945:1
Cushman explains price regulation to merchants, 04/06/1945:1
Praised by OPA administration, 05/11/1945:1
Wood and Begley added to board, 06/29/1945:1
Summer hours, 07/20/1945:2
New hours, 08/24/1945:1
OPA confirms end of rationing in four programs, 08/24/1945:1
Office closed on Saturdays, 08/31/1945:1
Local board to be retained, 09/07/1945:2
Now called Middleboro Price Control Board, 01/11/1946:1
Now Price Control Board, 01/11/1946:5
Middleboro World War II Reception Committee
Paper collection proceeds to benefit committee (ad), 09/28/1945:3
Middleboro Youth Guidance Council
Formed by representatives of many organizations, 01/21/1949:2
Scholarship representatives gather, 03/18/1949:1
Middleborough Agricultural Fair
Local winners at horse show, 10/19/1945:4
Local fair a great success, 10/11/1946:7
Ag Society prepares for annual fair, 07/25/1947:1
New buildings at fairgrounds, 08/01/1947:1
Pari-mutuel betting is top attraction, 08/15/1947:1
List of prize recipients, 08/22/1947:4
List of merchandise awards, 08/22/1947:6
Record crowds as fair opens, 09/02/1949:6
Comes to successful end, 09/09/1949:1
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Middleborough Community Concert Association
Concert group organizes, 03/04/1949:1
First annual membership campaign (ad), 03/11/1949:10
Campaign to provide programs for local members, 03/18/1949:1
Success assured for concerts, 03/25/1949:4
Announces concert series, 09/02/1949:9
Concerts open auspiciously on holiday, 10/14/1949:1
Middleborough Co-operative Bank
Home loans (ad), 01/12/1945:6
Completes first G.I. Loan, Dean Jennings, Jr. recipient (p), 03/30/1945:1
Directors hold annual meeting, 05/25/1945:3
T. Francis Begley treasurer, 08/03/1945:4
Already aided 26 veterans, 01/25/1946:2
John V. Sullivan resigns directorship, 03/01/1946:1
John Vincent Sullivan, Jr. named a director, 03/29/1946:10
Hires Ruth Goodale, 07/05/1946:8
Irene Dunham assistant treasurer, 07/05/1946:8
New hours (ad), 07/19/1946:3
Closed on Saturdays (ad), 03/14/1947:8
Begins all-day Saturday closing, 04/04/1947:1
Mildred Maxwell guilty of robbing bank, 05/23/1947:1
Mildred Maxwell guilty of breaking-and-entering and larceny,
07/04/1947:1
Harold Donner joins staff (p), 10/24/1947:1
Aids in construction of 62 new homes, 01/16/1948:5
T. Francis Begley treasurer, 02/13/1948:2
To broaden services, 03/12/1948:8
Local banks now have modern look, 05/21/1948:1
Officers elected at annual meeting of shareholders, 05/21/1948:2
Has record year, assists 608 homeowners, 05/28/1948:1
Paid up shares for sale (ad), 07/09/1948:4
Pays $152,000 in dividends in last quarter, 11/05/1948:1
List of officers and employees (ad), 11/05/1948:4
Fills vacancies on board, 05/06/1949:1
Celebrates 60th birthday, 05/20/1949:1
60th anniversary (ad) (p), 05/20/1949:4
Mrs George Dunham assistant treasurer, 07/01/1949:6
Middleborough Credit Union (see Middleboro Credit Union)
Middleborough Memorial High School
Principal March tells how war effects school, 01/05/1945:1
Students rank high on Iowa test (t), 01/19/1945:1
Honor roll, 01/19/1945:8, 05/04/1945:8
Holds annual Class Day, 06/15/1945:1
Bond rally at high school produces over $2,000, 06/15/1945:8
Honor roll, 06/22/1945:8
Home room lists issued, 08/24/1945:1
Inducts members into Pro Merito Society, 11/02/1945:8
Holds Parents Night during National Education Week, 11/16/1945:1
Honor roll, 11/16/1945:7
New library formally opens, 11/23/1945:4
Honor roll, 01/18/1946:8
Additions to honor roll, 01/25/1946:2
Girls’ League holds Mother-Daughter Tea, 01/25/1946:4
Honor roll, 03/15/1946:9
Senior Service Scouts present quiz show, local merchants generous,
03/29/1946:10
Honor roll, 05/10/1946:4
Class of 1946 holds Class Day, 06/14/1946:4
Class officers, Girls’ League, Student Council, and Traffic Squad (p),
06/21/1946:9
Yearbook staff, Pro Merito, and Senior Play cast (p), 06/21/1946:9
Home room lists, 08/23/1946:1
Honor roll, 11/08/1946:4
Observes National Education Week, 11/22/1946:1
Honor roll, 01/17/1947:3, 03/14/1947:5, 05/09/1947:2
Evelyn Snow and Ann O’Neil write school song, Alma Mater,
05/23/1947:1
Honor roll, 06/27/1947:5
Middleborough Memorial High School (continued)
Homeroom lists, 08/22/1947:1
Honor roll, 11/21/1947:2
Principal March’s annual report outlines need for curriculum expansion,
01/09/1948:1
Ag boys win poultry show awards in Boston, 01/30/1948:6
Honor roll, 02/06/1948:9, 03/19/1948:14
Honor roll, 05/07/1948:4, 07/02/1948:3
Home room lists, 08/27/1948:1
Honor roll, 11/12/1948:2
Parents attend Home and School Night, 11/19/1948:10
Use of library by students gratifying says librarian, 12/03/1948:1
Honor roll, 01/21/1949:4
What school needs to meet pupil needs, 02/04/1949:1
Members of Girls’ League offer to babysit so parents can attend town
meeting, 02/11/1949:1
Library receives first legacy from Alice R. Wyckoff, 02/11/1949:4
Rockland chapter inducts members of Pro Merito Society, 02/25/1949:2
Honor roll, 03/11/1949:6
March receives praise from Harvard officials for annual report,
03/25/1949:4
Honor roll, 05/06/1949:8
Nine students spend day observing United Nations, 05/13/1949:1
Chester Shaw presents copy of The Beaver in Massachusetts to library,
05/13/1949:8
Honor roll addition, 05/13/1949:8
Eighteen members of Pro Merito Society attend state meeting,
05/20/1949:1
Rated by Department of Education, 05/20/1949:11
Report on visit to United Nations, 05/20/1949:11
Student Council inaugurates new election system, 05/20/1949:12
Fifty-six on honor roll, 07/08/1949:1
Issues home room lists, 08/19/1949:1
Observes Home and School Night, 11/11/1949:1
Honor roll, 11/18/1949:7
Middleborough Memorial High School - Alumni
List of MHS alumni that served in military, 12/07/1945:6
Enjoy annual dance and reunion, 01/04/1946:8
List of institutions attended by grads, 05/10/1946:4
Class of 1941 enjoys reunion, 06/28/1946:1
List of 1946 grads and colleges they will attend, 07/05/1946:1
Class of 1906 observes 40th anniversary, 08/09/1946:1
Class of 1896 holds 50th reunion, 08/16/1946:1
Class of 1940 holds reunion, 10/04/1946:1
List of 1946 grads attending college, 12/06/1946:2
List of grads attending college or university, 02/07/1947:4
List of grads attend schools of higher learning, 03/07/1947:4
Class of 1942 members attend schools of higher learning, list,
03/28/1947:4
Members of class of 1943 attend schools of higher learning, list,
04/11/1947:8
Twenty-three Middleboro students attend Boston University,
04/25/1947:9
List of grads attending college or university, 05/16/1947:5
Class of 1945 grads attend college, list, 05/23/1947:2
Three 1947 grads enlist in Army, 06/20/1947:1
Class of 1917 donates three books to public library in memory of Doris
Sutherland, 08/08/1947:2
Proposes Walter Sampson Memorial scholarship, 12/19/1947:1
Thirty members of Class of 1948 to continue with studies, 07/02/1948:1
Class of 1917 holds 31st reunion, 07/02/1948:5
Class of 1906 holds 5th reunion, 08/13/1948:8
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Middleborough Memorial High School – Alumni (continued)
List of 1948 grads and where they are attending college, 12/10/1948:11
List of grads attending college or university, 01/21/1949:4, 02/18/1949:5
List of 1944 grads attending college or university, 04/01/1949:6
Class of 1914 holds first reunion (p), 06/17/1949:1
Class of 1924 holds 25th reunion (p), 07/29/1949:1
Middleborough Memorial High School - Arts
see also Middleborough Memorial High School - Music;
Middleborough Memorial High School - Theater
War influence felt in school art study (l) (Sylvia G. Matheson),
01/12/1945:2
Girls present own designs in fashion show, 05/18/1945:6
Art exhibit displays fine talent in wide field, 06/01/1945:6
Christmas mural on display at flagpole, 12/21/1945:4
Art work wins high praise, 05/31/1946:1
A.F. Ryder Co. displays art work, 02/14/1947:1
Senior art class makes snow sculpture (p), 01/23/1948:1
Matheson reports on fine results of program, 01/30/1948:1
L. Charles Judge gives art brush demo to art students (p), 03/26/1948:1
Drawing class designs, builds model houses (p), 06/11/1948:1
Model dwellings on display, 01/07/1949:7
Art supervisor presents annual report, 02/18/1949:6
Students win awards at Boston show, 03/11/1949:10
Naomi Haynes wins national art award, 05/13/1949:1
Exhibit impressive, 10/28/1949:5
Students helping with Christmas decorations at Town House,
11/18/1949:1
Students paint symbolic panels for holiday display, 12/02/1949:1
Students thanked for contribution to Christmas display, 12/23/1949:2
Middleborough Memorial High School - Attendance and Enrollment
Opens year with 481 in attendance, 09/07/1945:1
First Monday sees 494 students, 09/14/1945:1
Opens with 478 enrolled, 09/06/1946:1
Now at 509, 09/13/1946:1
Sixty-four students had perfect attendance, 07/09/1948:2
Middleborough Memorial High School - Baseball
Returns after two-year layoff, 04/06/1945:1
Opens season, 04/27/1945:1
Squad finishes season with ten wins, two losses (p), 06/15/1945:1
Thirty-eight candidates for baseball team, 03/22/1946:6
Twelve games on schedule (t), 04/12/1946:6
Baseball schedule (t), 04/11/1947:1
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
Team has 12-game season (t), 04/09/1948:1
Bob Sherman captain of team, 04/15/1949:1
1949 schedule, 04/15/1949:8
Decline use of football field for spring play, 05/06/1949:1
Have fine record (p) (t), 06/10/1949:1
Middleborough Memorial High School - Basketball
Arthur Mitchell named team captain, 01/05/1945:1
Schedule revised, 02/16/1945:1
Hoop squad has 16-game schedule (t), 11/30/1945:6
Twelve out for first practice, 12/14/1945:1
Stage comeback to win in first game of tournament, 03/01/1946:1
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
Reach tournament finals with win over Attleboro, 03/08/1946:5
Lose in tournament final, 03/08/1946:6
Freshmen compile fine basketball record, 03/15/1946:2
Five squads represented on Middleboro All-Opponent quintet,
03/22/1946:6
Holds first annual banquet, 04/05/1946:1
Alumni first on 15-game schedule (t), 12/27/1946:1
Undefeated hoopsters enter South Shore tourney, 02/28/1947:1
Boys capture South Shore title (t), 03/07/1947:1
Team makes debut in Eastern MA Interscholastic Tournament,
03/14/1947:1
Elks fete squad, 03/21/1947:1
Middleborough Memorial High School – Basketball (continued)
Championship hoop squad (p), 04/04/1947:1
Team schedule (t), 12/05/1947:1
Thirty-five out for team, 12/12/1947:1
Freshman schedule (t), 01/16/1948:10
Gets bid for Eastern Massachusetts Interscholastic Tourney at Boston
Garden, 03/05/1948:1
Team wins opening South Shore Tournament game (t), 03/05/1948:4
Quintet reaches South Shore tourney finals with win over Brockton,
03/05/1948:6
Team loses in Boston tournament (t), 03/12/1948:1
Team wins district title again, 03/12/1948:1
Squad feted by Elks, 03/19/1948:7
Donny Mitchell named to all-star team, 03/19/1948:12
Team repeats victory in benefit game (t), 03/26/1948:7
Announces schedule (t), 12/10/1948:1
Team to defend title against Abington, 02/18/1949:1
Team wins in tourney opener (t), 02/25/1949:1
Clears second hurdle in South Shore tourney with win over Stoughton
(t), 03/04/1949:2
Drop Class A crown to North Easton school (t), 03/11/1949:1
Team closes season with 12-7 record (t), 03/25/1949:3
Hoop schedule announced, 12/02/1949:6
Middleborough Memorial High School - Commencement
Honors announced, 03/16/1945:1
Students present fine program at annual exercises, 06/15/1945:1
Elsie Alberts praises Principal for excellent program, 06/22/1945:7
Photos of grads finally published, 09/07/1945:1
Class of 1945 photos (ad), 09/07/1945:7
Exercises held in Town Hall, 06/14/1946:1
Annual reception for seniors held at Town House, 06/21/1946:1
Seniors dedicate yearbook to popular faculty member, Lillian O’Neil
(p), 06/21/1946:1
Photos of graduates (p), 06/21/1946:7
Canova named salutatorian, Snow named valedictorian, 03/14/1947:1
Class of 1947 holds banquet, 06/13/1947:1
Class of 1947 presents program of song and recitations, 06/13/1947:1
Photographs of 1947 graduates (p), 06/20/1947:7
Selectmen discuss senior class reception fee for use, 05/28/1948:1
Class of 1948 ends week of activities, 06/18/1948:1
Honor parts announced, 03/18/1949:9
Reception tonight brings activities to close, 06/17/1949:1
Rev Schoenfeldt has high praise for program (l), 06/17/1949:9
Middleborough Memorial High School - Curriculum
Agricultural boys compile fine record, 01/26/1945:1
Offers summer band course, 06/01/1945:2
Uses Air Forces fitness test, 10/19/1945:3
Ag department one of strongest in the state, 01/25/1946:1
Veterans’ education center opens, 05/03/1946:1
Participates in state program to help veterans catch up, 05/10/1946:1
Training for veterans in agriculture starts soon, 05/17/1946:1
Nineteen veterans enrolled for education, 05/31/1946:1
Enrollment doubles at Regional Veterans’ Education Center,
07/05/1946:1
Ag students score well at Brockton Fair, 09/20/1946:1
Ag students attend MA State College annual judging contest,
11/01/1946:1
Educational center for veterans closed, 09/19/1947:1
Principal March’s annual report outlines need for curriculum expansion,
01/09/1948:1
Superintendent Cushing describes year of agriculture work,
01/16/1948:1
Ag department boys working on local farms, 05/14/1948:4
Agriculture department acquires motor, 10/01/1948:1
Agricultural department expanding, 01/14/1949:7
Waiting list for veteran farm program, 01/14/1949:8
Students learn procedure at Fourth District Court, 03/18/1949:1
Students study crime, visit State Farm, 03/18/1949:1
New course in auto driving offered, 03/18/1949:9
Biology classes study alewives, 04/08/1949:1
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Middleborough Memorial High School – Curriculum (continued)
Adds course in library science, 04/22/1949:4
MHS students learn court procedures, 10/21/1949:1
Vocal study conducted in school hours, 12/09/1949:1
New setup for on-farm school for vets, 12/30/1949:3
Middleborough Memorial High School - Facilities
New senior high school proposed, 02/16/1945:1
Committee on proposed new school named, 03/09/1945:1
Mechanical drawing room newly equipped and redecorated,
03/09/1945:2
Committee hears from architects, 03/30/1945:1
Committee continues to interview architects, 04/13/1945:1
Committee to visit recently built schools, 04/27/1945:1
Committee views new high schools, 05/04/1945:1
Committee to interview more architects, 05/18/1945:4
Committee discusses architects, 06/08/1945:1
Architect to be named July 1, 06/15/1945:1
Architects selected for school house, 07/13/1945:1
Survey of school location begun, 07/13/1945:1
New plan for library arranged, 08/31/1945:1
Committee shown preliminary sketches, 09/14/1945:1
Boy’s locker room expanded, 09/21/1945:2
Changes to library detailed, 09/21/1945:2
Committee meets with architect, 09/28/1945:1
New library receives many donations, 10/05/1945:2
Architect meets with committee, 10/19/1945:4
Federal fund granted for school plans, 10/26/1945:1
Advance for school plans confirmed, 11/02/1945:1
Special town meeting called to approve school plans grant, 12/07/1945:1
Finance Committee acts on warrant, 12/14/1945:1
Committee signs agreement, 12/21/1945:1
Committee says cost too high for new school, 01/11/1946:1
Crowding may require part-time classes, 01/25/1946:1
North Main St site for new school, 02/08/1946:1
Part of plans for new school approved, 03/15/1946:1
Trees flanking main entrance removed, 08/30/1946:1
Committee examines plans for new building, 12/13/1946:2
Schoolhouse loan of $300,000 proposed, 01/10/1947:1
Plans sent to federal agency, 05/02/1947:1
New shrubs planted in front of school, 10/10/1947:4
Finance Committee recommends borrowing cap, 02/06/1948:1
Plans for new schoolhouse completed, 02/13/1948:1
More gym space badly needed, 02/13/1948:7
Town officers attend legislative hearing on borrowing, 03/26/1948:1
Makes improvements to lunch room, 04/02/1948:2
Driveways and parking areas paved, 08/20/1948:1
Building committee to apply for state aid for schoolhouse, 02/18/1949:1
Request for bids to paint chemistry lab (ad), 07/08/1949:4
G & E installing new electric service, 08/26/1949:1
Flag pole blows down, 11/25/1949:1
Committee discusses plans for new building, 12/02/1949:1
Middleborough Memorial High School - Faculty and Staff
Teresa Kelly new social studies teacher, 01/12/1945:3
Catherine Thompson new health supervisor, 01/19/1945:8
M. Agnes Scott new commercial teacher, 03/09/1945:1
Mrs Arthur Scott new commercial teacher, 03/16/1945:6
New teachers elected, 08/31/1945:1
Virginia Lewis discharged from WAC, returns to teach at MHS,
09/14/1945:1
Virginia Lewis returns to teach at high school, 09/21/1945:2
Alfred Farley reinstated at high school after 2.5 years in Navy,
10/12/1945:1
Interview with new faculty member, Elliott Allen, 10/12/1945:2
Coach Farley returns from three years in Navy, 11/16/1945:7
Math teacher, Madelyn Sturtevant, resigns, 01/11/1946:1
Interview with returning teacher, Raymond Hyman, 02/01/1946:7
Agnes Scott resigns from commercial department, 03/15/1946:1
Middleborough Memorial High School - Faculty and Staff (continued)
Joseph Hyman resigns, chief of special services for VA hospital in
Newington, CT, 03/15/1946:1
Joseph Kunces joins staff, 03/15/1946:1
Popular teacher, Joseph Teeling, resigns, goes to Bridgewater,
03/15/1946:1
Interview with teacher, Addison Simmons, 03/29/1946:3
Esther Moore returns to teach, 04/05/1946:6
Dean of girls, Arline Merrill, resigns, 05/10/1946:1
Three new teachers elected, 05/17/1946:1
Dorothea Beazley new girls’ physical ed teacher, 06/21/1946:1
Ruth Armitage resigns, 06/21/1946:1
Seniors dedicate yearbook to popular faculty member, Lillian O’Neil
(p), 06/21/1946:1
Ag instructor, Jack Sturtevant, resigns to take post at Fort Devens,
08/23/1946:1
Teacher Barbara Stanhope resigns, takes post at University of Maine,
08/30/1946:1
Stanhope and Sturtevant resign, Bartlett and Madden hired,
09/13/1946:1
Jack Sturtevant honored by MHS faculty, 09/20/1946:1
Evelyn Whitty resumes teaching, 09/27/1946:2
Rachel Alden replaces Barbara Stanhope, 10/04/1946:2
Joseph Kunces new coach for freshman sports, 10/11/1946:1
Rachel Alden new faculty member, 10/11/1946:1
Samuel Diech profiled, 10/25/1946:2
New teacher, Stanley Reed, profiled, 11/01/1946:2
William Tufts new agriculture instructor, 11/08/1946:1
New teacher, Rita Madden, profiled, 11/15/1946:3
Office hours listed, 11/22/1946:7
Warren Tufts takes over as ag instructor, 11/29/1946:1
Virginia Bartlett new head of girls’ PE program, 11/29/1946:2
Rachel Alden profiled, 12/13/1946:8
William Tufts joins faculty, 12/13/1946:11
Bessie Veazie employed in office, 08/08/1947:4
Herbert Wilber announces retirement after 23 years, 11/14/1947:1
Helen Pardey transfers from Bates to Memorial High School,
05/21/1948:5
Harold Card new science and math teacher (p), 06/25/1948:1
Who’s who on MHS faculty, Harold Card, 10/08/1948:8
Who’s who on MHS faculty, Helen Chase Pardey, 11/05/1948:5
Margaret Ryder resigns, 07/22/1949:1
Secretary Carol Maddigan resigns, replaced by Rose Martin,
07/22/1949:1
Alban Richey new English teacher, 09/16/1949:12
Laureat Bernard new history teacher, 10/07/1949:12
Miss Keniston takes over MHS library, 11/04/1949:8
Interview with new teacher, Alban Richey, 3rd, 11/11/1949:10
Student teacher Robinson and teacher Kunces profiled, 11/25/1949:4
Profile of student teacher Henry Steeger, 12/02/1949:11
Stanley Reed resigns as instructor of vocational agriculture,
12/09/1949:1
Profile of teacher Samuel Deich, 12/09/1949:2
Profile of popular teacher, Miss Lewis, 12/16/1949:13
Banquet for Stanley Reed, biography, 12/30/1949:4
Profile of history teacher, Rita Madden, 12/30/1949:4
Middleborough Memorial High School - Football
Squad receives 1944 pins, 05/18/1945:1
Team has nine-game schedule, 08/24/1945:1
Twenty-six report for practice, 08/31/1945:1
Co-captains named for 1945 squad, 09/21/1945:1
Lions Club sponsors trophy for Thanksgiving Day game, 11/16/1945:1
Lettermen receive sweaters at well-attended rally, 11/23/1945:1
Season summary (p), 12/07/1945:1
Co-captains for 1946 team elected, 12/14/1945:1
Kiwanis fete squad, 12/14/1945:1
New scoreboard at field (p), 10/11/1946:1
Large crowd attends rally, 11/29/1946:1
Lions Club trophy goes to MHS, 12/06/1946:1
Kiwanis Club fetes squad, 12/06/1946:9
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Middleborough Memorial High School – Football (continued)
Mentor Henry Battis coaches 13th high school season (p), 12/20/1946:1
Call issued for candidates, 08/15/1947:1
Several holdovers turnout for practice, 08/29/1947:1
Lift lid on grid season (t), 09/19/1947:1
Football squad (p), 11/21/1947:1
Middleboro Theatre packed for pre-Thanksgiving Day Rally,
11/28/1947:4
Team in 43rd place in Class C, 12/05/1947:6
Kiwanis hosts annual MHS football night, 12/05/1947:7
Freshmen eleven pictured (p), 12/19/1947:1
Raymond Moffett named captain, 01/09/1948:1
Twenty report for spring drill, 05/21/1948:9
Open practice, 08/20/1948:1
Team opens season, 09/24/1948:1
Lions sponsor pre-game rally and dance, 11/26/1948:1
Squad closes fine season (t), 12/03/1948:1
George Davis named to All-Scholastic team, 12/10/1948:1
Kiwanis fete high school team (p), 12/10/1948:1
Wood and Roberts named co-captains, 12/10/1948:1
Kiwanis fete squad, 12/10/1948:9
Team has nine-game schedule (t), 09/16/1949:1
Prospects not so bright, 09/16/1949:12
Team ranks 36th in Class C, 10/14/1949:1
Rally fills theatre, 11/25/1949:10
Senior grid men receive sweaters from Lions (p), 12/02/1949:1
Team ranked 16th in Class C, 12/02/1949:6
Kayajan and Nickerson named co-captains, 12/09/1949:1
Kiwanis honor squad, 12/09/1949:8
Middleborough Memorial High School - Music
Choral Club proposed; Churchill reports on music program,
01/05/1945:1
Band invited to play with Keene, NH band, 05/11/1945:1
Band plays to capacity crowd, 05/11/1945:1
Offers summer band course, 06/01/1945:2
Band school set up for summer, 06/15/1945:6
Eighty-six report for first band rehearsal, 09/14/1945:1
Four students chosen for All New England High School Band,
03/01/1946:1
Fourth annual public concert an unqualified success (p), 03/15/1946:1
Churchill plans three new course in music, 04/12/1946:1
Bands play to 1,000 in Keene, NH, 05/17/1946:5
Band holds first rehearsal, 09/13/1946:1
Pierce Estate provides new equipment for music department,
03/21/1947:8
Large choir and fine band celebrate National Music Week, 05/09/1947:1
Band rated superior, 95 out of possible 100 points at festival,
05/16/1947:1
Band wins triumph at New England Music Festival, 05/30/1947:1
Over 500 attend outdoor concert, band raises funds for equipment,
10/17/1947:1
Churchill organizes school dance band, 11/07/1947:5
Band and twirling corps play with 32 other bands at Boston University
football game, 11/28/1947:2
Churchill creates a capella choir at high school, 01/16/1948:1
Members of new a cappella choir (p), 03/26/1948:1
Members of new group (p), 03/26/1948:1
A cappella choir given enthusiastic reception, 03/26/1948:8
Seventeen members of musical organizations take part in NE Music
Festival in Maine, 04/09/1948:1
School band and twirling corps (p), 04/23/1948:1
Wins favorable judgment at SE Massachusetts Music Festival,
05/14/1948:1
Band and choir a fine concert combination, 05/14/1948:7
Band not going to New England Music Festival, 05/21/1948:1
A capella choir (p), 02/11/1949:1
Music supervisor presents annual report, 02/18/1949:6
Choirs of Keen, NH and MHS give fine concert, 02/25/1949:1
Band and choir get high ratings at MA Music Festival in New Bedford,
05/13/1949:7
Middleborough Memorial High School – Music (continued)
What Churchill is doing with bands and classes, 11/25/1949:1
A cappella choir performs in Wareham, 12/02/1949:1
Vocal study conducted in school hours, 12/09/1949:1
Middleborough Memorial High School - Scholarships
Nine scholarships established for MHS students, 04/25/1947:1
List of available scholarships, 04/29/1949:1
Middleborough Memorial High School - Sports
see also Middleborough Memorial High School - Baseball;
Middleborough Memorial High School - Basketball; Middleborough
Memorial High School - Football; Middleborough Memorial High
School - Track and Field
Boys’ locker room acquires list of new conveniences, 01/19/1945:8
Health supervisor Thompson gets new room in girls’ locker room,
01/19/1945:8
Annual Tag Day nets $274, 04/05/1946:10
Trophies on display at McQuade’s, 04/25/1947:1
Cross country team takes 3rd at South Shore championships,
11/21/1947:7
Solves towel problem, 12/12/1947:13
Tag Day to show support for athletics, 04/30/1948:1
Teams organized for YMCA bowling, 11/26/1948:1
Contributions drop for athletic fund, 05/20/1949:1
Mitchell Club granted use of Battis field, 06/10/1949:1
Middleborough Memorial High School - Theater
Excellent cast presents Pride and Prejudice, 03/30/1945:2
Senior class presents Smilin’ Through, 12/14/1945:2
Senior class presents June Mad, 12/20/1946:8
Senior class presents Little Women, 12/12/1947:3
Comedy production George Washington Slept Here a success,
12/17/1948:9
Seniors present excellence production of Our Hearts Were Young and
Gay, 12/09/1949:9
Middleborough Memorial High School - Track and Field
Allen Norris wins first in pole vaulting at South Shore meet,
06/04/1948:8
Fifteen candidates on track squad, 04/15/1949:1
Track team finishes third in 19th annual South Shore meet,
06/03/1949:5
Track team competes at state meet, 06/03/1949:6
Allen Norris ties for pole vault title, 06/17/1949:14
Track men earn letters, 11/25/1949:8
Middleborough Ministers Association
Local ministers form new group, 02/21/1947:7
Middleborough Post Office
Changes in mail service, 09/27/1946:1
Clifton McCrillis wants rural mail routes improved, 11/08/1946:1
Closed Saturday afternoons, 04/04/1947:1
Selectman Maddigan comments on post office parking, 04/11/1947:1
Swamped with Christmas season mail, 12/24/1948:5
Adds new star route, 04/01/1949:1
International truck replaces 20-year-old Ford, 05/06/1949:1
Awards contract to paint exterior and interior, 10/14/1949:2
Postmaster appreciates response to request for early mailing,
12/30/1949:1
Receives authorization for delivery to vet housing, 12/30/1949:3
Middleborough Post Office - Employees
Employs Walter Soule, 08/03/1945:8
Substitute postal carrier Walter Soule resigns, 09/21/1945:8
Herbert Erickson mail carrier, 09/28/1945:7
Edwin Caswell retires after 25 years as carrier, 07/16/1948:1
Clifton McCrillis Rte 2 postal carrier, 07/16/1948:5
Middleborough Public Library
Total circulation at South Middleboro branch for past year 1,974
volumes, 02/02/1945:8
Friends of Jane Bennett plan establishment of memorial, 03/16/1945:3
What’s new at the library, 04/20/1945:2, 05/25/1945:3, 06/22/1945:6
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Middleborough Public Library (continued)
Beneficiary of any surplus from Jane Bennett Memorial Fund,
06/29/1945:1
What’s new at the library, 08/10/1945:6
Exhibit of Frederic Atwood’s water colors at library, 08/24/1945:1
Historical sketch of Peirce family, 10/19/1945:3
Kiwanis to provide books for vocational shelf, 12/14/1945:7
Employment affects use of library, circulation on the rise; annual report,
02/01/1946:1
Arranges exhibit in honor of Kate Greenway, 03/22/1946:10
Has branch at Scout camp, 04/05/1946:4
Kiwanis Book Shelf now in operation, 05/10/1946:1
To establish Henry J. Franklin Cranberry Library, 08/23/1946:1
Requests extra funding, 09/13/1946:1
Employs Edith Veazie, 09/20/1946:4
Institutes new book delivery service to St. Luke’s, 10/04/1946:1
Paintings by Bates School teacher Bettinen on display, 04/04/1947:1
Closed evenings at 8 p.m. instead of 9 p.m., 06/06/1947:4
MHS Class of 1917 donates three books in memory of Doris Sutherland,
08/08/1947:2
Local artists hold exhibition, 11/14/1947:1
Hosts meeting of Old Colony Library Club, 11/21/1947:6
Selectmen vote funds transfer for fuel, 05/21/1948:6
Book chosen for Cabot Club Memorial Shelf, 05/28/1948:4
Summer reading club comes to close, 09/17/1948:3
Submits request for additional funds for fuel, 10/22/1948:1
Short circuit in main fuse causes smoke, 01/07/1949:3
Improvements include insulation and new ceiling, 01/07/1949:4
More books brought to South Middleboro branch up over last year,
02/18/1949:6
Displays artwork of Robert Schofield, 04/01/1949:5
Funds approved for binding additional copies of The History of
“The Use of the Library” course in 27th year, 10/21/1949:1
75th anniversary to be celebrated during National Library Week,
11/11/1949:1
Hosts visit from Brockton Woman’s Club, 11/11/1949:9
Growth of library described, 11/25/1949:1
Book Week story hours host 800 children, 11/25/1949:8
Middleborough Public Library - Trustees
Mrs Joseph Whitcomb named to library board, 05/25/1945:10
William McDougall named trustee, 08/22/1947:4
Riley, Kelly, and Washburn reappointed to three-years terms,
02/20/1948:1
Wood, Weston, and Whitcomb reappointed, 02/11/1949:1
Middleborough Savings Bank
Buy more bonds (ad), 01/05/1945:3
Wallace Kelley accepts position, 02/16/1945:2
Agent for Massachusetts Savings Bank Life Insurance, 08/10/1945:2
And Trust Co. to distribute $150,223 in Christmas Club checks,
11/23/1945:1
Incorporators hold annual meeting, 04/05/1946:1
And Trust Co. Christmas Club totals $171,500, 11/29/1946:1
Elections held at annual meeting, 05/02/1947:5
Veterans cash bonds for $45,128; banks rush to meet demand,
09/05/1947:1
Middleborough Savings Bank (continued)
Officers elected, 10/10/1947:4
And Trust Co. Christmas Club savings total $189,500, 11/07/1947:1
Unclaimed savings bank accounts (ad), 11/28/1947:2
Reaches 75th anniversary, 04/09/1948:1
Treasurer Franklin Whitney, Jr. takes post at People’s Savings Bank in
Brockton, 08/20/1948:1
Henry Humphries new treasurer (p), 09/03/1948:1
And Trust Co. Christmas savings total $197,000, 11/19/1948:1
Join new Thrift Club (ad), 05/13/1949:8
Treasurer Humphreys to complete graduate studies in banking at
Rutgers, 06/10/1949:3
List of officers, 10/07/1949:5
And Trust Co. Christmas Clubs money totals $200,000, 11/18/1949:1
Middleborough Trust Co.
Bank credit (ad), 01/05/1945:3
Report of condition as of 12/30 (t), 01/12/1945:4
President Tillson gives report at annual meeting, 01/19/1945:1
And Savings Bank to distribute $150,223 in Christmas Club checks,
11/23/1945:1
Change in Saturday hours (ad), 05/24/1946:7
And Savings Bank Christmas Club totals $171,500, 11/29/1946:1
Middleboro’s new banking hours (ad) (l) (Arthur Dunham),
04/04/1947:6
Starts planned expansion, 06/06/1947:1
Veterans cash bonds for $45,128; banks rush to meet demand,
09/05/1947:1
And Savings Bank Christmas Club savings total $189,500, 11/07/1947:1
List of unclaimed deposits, 11/21/1947:8
New space nearly doubles quarters, almost ready, 12/26/1947:1
Moves to new quarters as interior remodeling begins in old quarters,
01/16/1948:1
Weather delays installation of cable, 01/30/1948:1
New underground electric cable now in place, 03/05/1948:1
Re-opens old bank rooms, 03/26/1948:1
New quarters open for inspection (ad), 04/02/1948:10
Several hundred accept invitation to inspect new quarters, 04/09/1948:1
Bank by mail (ad), 06/04/1948:8
And Savings Bank Christmas savings total $197,000, 11/19/1948:1
Contract dispute with Peter Belocas, 01/07/1949:4
Busiest year in six decades, 01/21/1949:1
Steady stream of customers for over six hours, 07/08/1949:6
New service announced, registered checks (ad), 09/16/1949:3
And Savings Bank Christmas Clubs money totals $200,000,
11/18/1949:1
Middleborough Trust Co. - Employees
Barbara Barstow resigns, 07/06/1945:8
Employs Minnie Davis, 10/11/1946:4
Employs Elizabeth Hawkesworth, 08/22/1947:5
Winston Fisher teller at Trust Co., 04/23/1948:2
Mid-Town Studio
A. and F. Yarusites, 378 Center St (ad), 11/15/1946:2
Felix Yarusites attends photography school in New Haven, CT,
05/30/1947:2
Grand opening of photo supply department (ad), 06/18/1948:2
Midway Service Center
Now open on Bedford St (ad), 09/20/1946:4
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Milan, Kenneth L.
Wedding in Manila, 03/19/1948:14
Milbery, Frank
Pittsley and Sherman accuse each other of theft from Milbery,
03/14/1947:1
Military
see also Draft (military); Massachusetts State Guard; National Guard;
Veterans
Middleboro men and women answer call to serve (p), 01/05/1945:7,
02/02/1945:7
Middleboro men and women answer call to arms (p), 04/06/1945:3
Middleboro men make supreme sacrifice (p), 05/04/1945:7
Gazette asks to be informed when soldiers return home, 06/08/1945:1
Middleboro men and women answer call to service (p), 07/06/1945:7
Middleboro men answer the call to serve (p), 08/10/1945:7
Middleboro men answer the call to service (p), 09/28/1945:7
U.S. Army Recruiting office open every Wednesday at Post office,
01/18/1946:2
Middleboro men and women answered the call to arms (p),
04/05/1946:9
Two draft calls scheduled for May, 04/26/1946:4
Soldiers’ and sailors’ monument dedicated 50 years ago, 05/17/1946:1
Elks cooperate with War Department to encourage Army careers,
05/23/1947:1
Local men must register at Selective Service office in Brockton,
07/30/1948:1
William Jacob named to Selective Service Board, to serve in Brockton,
08/13/1948:1
Selectmen declare September 18th “Air Force Day”, 09/10/1948:1
W.C. Crankshaw, Army and Navy surplus, Wareham St (ad),
09/17/1948:4
Selectmen issue proclamation for 173rd year of Marine Corps,
11/05/1948:2
Army requests plan John Lane developed during war, 12/10/1948:7
Military Honor Rolls
Lakeville erects honor roll at Town Hall, 02/16/1945:7
Lakeville memorial bears names of 126 men and women, 03/23/1945:6
Lights out at Town House Honor Roll, 05/25/1945:4
Archbishop blesses Sacred Heart war memorial, 07/13/1945:1
Staples Shore Improvement Association unveils honor roll and flag pole,
08/17/1945:1
Cooperation of relatives asked for completion of town honor roll,
09/28/1945:1
Kiwanis permitted to add two panels to roll, 10/05/1945:4
Lakeville asks cooperation of parents to complete, 10/12/1945:1
Kiwanis wish to gift WWII Honor Roll to town, 07/26/1946:1
North Middleboro citizens start improvement program, 08/23/1946:1
Military Order of the Cooties - Tom Thumb Pup Tent 44
Five local veterans initiated, 06/03/1949:4
Recently organized group installs officers, 12/02/1949:2
Miller, Abisha
Brockton newspaper writes of family, 08/09/1946:8
Miller, Alice
Dies in Portsmouth, England, 03/02/1945:7
Miller, Andrew
Son born, 04/26/1946:5
Miller, Andrew W., Jr.
Miller, Edith E.
Miller, Edith Katharyn
Wed to Manuel Costa, 03/18/1949:4
Miller, George P.
Pictured with candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Arthur Coolidge (p),
08/02/1946:8
Miller, Gordon W.
Rail station agent narrowly escapes death in crash just north of
Miller, John H.
Couple purchases home on Rock St, 05/17/1946:2
Toe crushed in accident at Nemasket Transportation Co., 12/19/1947:2
Miller, Marilyn V.
Engaged to Leonard A. Randall, 03/21/1947:5
Wed to Leonard A. Randall, 04/11/1947:5
Miller, Marilyn Valerie
Engaged to Leonard Randall, 11/29/1946:6
Miller, Napoleon
Engaged to Esther A. Boutwell, 08/31/1945:4
Wed to Esther A. Boutwell, 09/14/1945:4
Miller, Walter E.
Millerd, Clarence L.
Wed to Katherine E. Thompson, 08/20/1948:4
Millerd, Donald
Millerd, Donald Earl
Millerd, Edna Jayne
Millerd, Elaine
Born to Donald, 08/06/1948:8
Millerd, Jane
Engaged to Joseph Tassinari, 07/26/1946:7, 08/16/1946:2
Millett, George
Recovers from scarlet fever, 11/07/1947:5
Millette, Clarence
Six-year-old Carol Matrisciano hurt by Millette’s motorcycle,
09/13/1946:1
Millette, Clarence L.
Apprentice Seaman trains at Sampson, NY, 05/25/1945:1
Engaged to Katherine E. Thompson, 07/23/1948:4
Millette, Clarence Leonard
Millette, George
Millette, George A.
Fire around motor of car, 02/01/1946:3
Millette, George L.
Collides with Brockton beach wagon at Oak and High St, 01/23/1948:1
Millette, Leon J.
Dies at age 61, 10/10/1947:4
Obituary, 10/10/1947:5
Millette, Onesime X.
Dies at age 71, 01/23/1948:4
Obituary, 01/23/1948:7
Millette, Richard
Charged with breaking and entering and larceny, 03/04/1949:2
Gets one year probation, 03/11/1949:9
Millette, Richard R.
Engaged to Jean M. O’Rourke, 11/18/1949:7
Wed to Jean M. O’Rourke, 12/09/1949:7
Millette, Romeo
Candidate for selectman, 01/05/1945:8
For selectman (ad) (p), 01/12/1945:7
Bases candidacy on record of service, 01/16/1948:1
Files nomination papers for Board of Selectmen, 12/10/1948:1
To oppose Nourse for selectman, 12/17/1948:1
Calls for scrapping of town charter, 12/31/1948:1
Retreat or advance (l) (The Spectator), 01/07/1949:4
Milliken, H.E.
Lieutenant Commander should take pride in Navy recruiting record,
10/19/1945:1
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Millinery
Aubrey & Nichols buys contents of millinery shop, 163 Center St (ad),
05/03/1946:8
Mills (see General Mills, Inc.; Saw Mills)
Mills, Francis
Mills, Margaret Jane
Obituary, 03/21/1947:5
Wife of Robert J. dies at age 64, 03/21/1947:5
Mills, Richard
Mills, Robert J.
Highland Rd couple married 42 years, 03/02/1945:7
Engaged to Beatrice Raymond Lewis, 08/26/1949:4
Wed to Beatrice Raymond Lewis, 09/23/1949:7
Mills, Robert John
Mills, Ronald
Private transfers to Fort McClellan, AL, 03/15/1946:1
Transfers to Camp Holabird, MD, 11/01/1946:12
Stationed in Baltimore, MD, 11/15/1946:4
Mills, Ronald F.
Staff Sergeant telephones from Japan, 10/31/1947:1
Enrolls in Bryant College, 09/24/1948:8
Named to Dean’s List at Bryant College, 06/10/1949:10
Mills, Stanley
Stationed at Norfolk Training Center on USS Wisconsin, 09/20/1946:3
Mills, Stanley, Jr.
Confined to home with scarlet fever, 04/20/1945:7
Stationed at Bainbridge, MD, 08/30/1946:2
Student at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service,
12/31/1948:7
Mills, Stanley R.
Promoted to Yeoman 3rd Class, 02/13/1948:4
Mills, Stanley R., Jr.
Seaman 2nd Class stationed in Norfolk, 01/24/1947:4
Yeoman 3rd Class serves on board USS Albany, 01/02/1948:1
Receives honorable discharge from U.S. Navy, 05/21/1948:9
Minassian, Harry
Engaged to Marion Danielson, 09/03/1948:5
Wed to Marion E. Danielson, 05/06/1949:6
Miner, Beth A.
Engaged to Joseph B. Mello, 08/15/1947:4
Miner, Beth A. Tallman
Wed to Joseph B. Mello, 08/29/1947:4
Miner, Charles
Minkle, Antoinette Gardner
Obituary, 03/12/1948:3
Minkle, Charles L.
Fined total of $145 on five motor vehicle charges, 05/03/1946:2
Minkle, Chester J.
Given four days to pay $145 fine for three of five offences,
04/26/1946:1
Minkle, Daniel
Trains with Coast Guard at Manhattan Beach, 02/09/1945:5
Minkle, Daniel, Jr.
Leaves for Coast Guard boot training in Manhattan Beach, 01/26/1945:4
Minkle, Daniel W., Jr.
Engaged to Mildred W. Leach, 07/26/1946:7
Minkle, Harold
In California; expects transfer to Camp Edwards hospital, 08/03/1945:4
Convalesces at AAF hospital in Plattsburg, NY, 08/17/1945:4
Minkle, Harold C.
Private 1st Class with mapping unit in Philippines (p), 05/11/1945:1
Minkle, Warren J.
Fire burns back of ell and into attic on Tispaquin St, 06/28/1946:1
Minnick, Walter
Son born, 10/01/1948:4
Minnick, Walter L.
Engaged to Josephine L. Savard, 09/13/1946:3, 11/01/1946:7
Wed to Josephine L. Savard, 11/15/1946:5
Minott, Frank
Couple married ten years, 11/26/1948:1
Minott, Irving
Minott, Mary
Minott, Mrs Frank
04/11/1947:1
05/09/1947:1
Mirabito, Frank Joseph
Missing Children
One-year-old Robert Bruce White wanders away, found, 06/14/1946:4
Three-year-old Gary Michael Barnett wanders away from yard,
07/11/1947:1
Mother thanks fire and police departments for aid in finding missing son
(l), 07/11/1947:7
Missing Persons
Hunt three hours for Martha Koepfer, 12/17/1948:1
Skeleton found in Lakeville, identified as man missing 11 months,
11/25/1949:1
Missionaries
Mr and Mrs Oliver Donner leave for East Africa soon, 12/07/1945:1
Thomas Navien leaves Sacred Heart to pursue missionary work (p),
09/05/1947:1
G. Dudley Kinsman returns after seven years in Brazil, 02/13/1948:9
Donner family on the way home from Africa, 09/02/1949:2
Donner family finds home ready on arrival home from Africa,
10/14/1949:1
Mitchell, Art
Mitchell Memorial Club basketball team ends season with 14-14 record
(p), 04/18/1947:1
Named Mitchell Memorial Club basketball captain, 12/23/1949:3
Mitchell, Arthur
Named captain of MHS basketball team, 01/05/1945:1
Trains with U.S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps in New Orleans,
07/20/1945:4
On Army basketball team, 03/07/1947:8
Attends Brown University, 12/24/1948:2
Mitchell, Arthur F.
Appointed Cadet-Midshipman, trains at Pass Christian, MS,
07/27/1945:1
Mitchell, Arthur Francis
Mitchell, Betty
Engaged to Charles Varney, 05/20/1949:9
Mitchell, Betty Elaine
Engaged to Charles Varney, 03/25/1949:1
Mitchell, D.
Mitchell, Don
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
Mitchell, Donald
1946 MHS hoop squad (p), 03/08/1946:1
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Mitchell, Donald (continued)
Member of MHS student council, traffic squad, and class officer (p),
06/21/1946:9
Freshman at Brown University, 09/24/1948:4
Mitchell, Donny
MHS hoopster named to all-star team, 03/19/1948:12
Mitchell, Elizabeth E.
Engaged to Charles R. Varney, 06/17/1949:7
Wed to Charles R. Varney, 07/01/1949:4
Mitchell, Elizabeth Elaine
Mitchell, Harry G.
Mitchell, Irving
Middleboro Varsity Club changes name to Mitchell Memorial Club (p),
02/08/1946:1
Mitchell, Irving F.
Mitchell, John
Staff Sergeant on furlough, 01/26/1945:4
Joins staff of Shaw’s Radio & Appliance Co., 02/01/1946:8
Expert carpentry, Vaughan St (ad), 04/16/1948:4
John Mitchell Co., TVs, radios, linoleum (ad), 11/05/1948:2
Mitchell, John, Jr.
Former Signal Corpsman joins staff of Shaw Radio & Furniture Co.,
02/01/1946:5
Mitchell, Kathryn
Engaged to Kenneth O’Toole, 04/18/1947:1, 05/23/1947:2
North Middleboro folks attend reception, 05/30/1947:4
Mitchell, Kathryn R.
Engaged to Kenneth V. O’Toole, 05/23/1947:4
Wed to Kenneth V. O’Toole, 05/30/1947:4
Mitchell, Kathryn Ruth
Mitchell, Paul
Middleboro Varsity Club changes name to Mitchell Memorial Club (p),
02/08/1946:1
Mitchell, Paul C.
Mitchell, Paul Charles
Body of serviceman on way home from South Pacific, 05/21/1948:1
Body of serviceman arrives, 06/11/1948:1
Simply rites for Corporal, 06/18/1948:10
Mitchell Memorial Club
Middleboro Varsity Club changes name to honor Paul and Irving
Mitchell (p), 02/08/1946:1
Where was MacDougall?, 05/24/1946:1
First annual festival a success, 09/20/1946:1
Establishes $100 high school scholarship for outstanding athlete,
12/13/1946:1
Selectmen delay decision on carnivals, 02/07/1947:1
Dick Ray takes 6th in 3-mile run, 04/25/1947:1
Granted permit for wrestling; selectmen discuss use of Town House for
basketball, 08/08/1947:1
Depot Grove carnival ban rescinded, 09/05/1947:1
Takes initial steps in plan for $75,000 arena, 01/23/1948:1
Collects $55 for Jimmy Fund, 06/25/1948:1
Holds annual Sports Night (p), 01/28/1949:1
Organizes band, 02/04/1949:1
John Scanlon elected president at annual meeting, 02/11/1949:1
Cancels plans for marathon, 08/26/1949:1
Organizes band, 10/14/1949:2
Band needs recruits, 10/28/1949:1
Mitchell Memorial Club - Baseball
Start practices, 04/12/1946:1
To make eleven home appearances this season (t), 04/26/1946:2
Opens Old Colony League play, 05/17/1946:1
Wins district championship, 09/06/1946:1
“Babe” Cabral manager (p), 07/04/1947:1
Johnny Scanlon veteran catcher for club (p), 08/01/1947:1
Eddie Savard wins batting honors (t), 09/12/1947:7
Ernie Griswold veteran outfielder (p), 07/16/1948:1
Ray Draghetti returns as coach, 04/01/1949:4
Babe Cabral to pilot club nine again, 04/08/1949:1
Gene Savard leads league hitters, 08/05/1949:5
Locals eliminated in playoffs (t), 08/26/1949:10
Al Stephanian wins batting crown (t), 09/23/1949:2
Mitchell Memorial Club - Basketball
Changes schedule to avoid conflict with MHS, 03/01/1946:1
Players cop individual honors, 03/29/1946:1
Reaches tournament finals, 03/29/1946:6
Summary of hoop season (t), 04/05/1946:2
Holds first annual banquet, 04/19/1946:1
Granted use of Town House again, 10/25/1946:1
Opens practice, 12/13/1946:2
Plymouth club wins first round in invitational tourney, 03/28/1947:1
New Bedford team wins first annual Invitation Tournament,
04/04/1947:1
Team ends season with 14-14 record (p), 04/18/1947:1
Town House requires inspection before approval for use, 08/22/1947:5
Tie Philadelphia Colored Stars in night game, 08/22/1947:10
George Gammons new basketball coach, 12/05/1947:1
Enters Southeastern Massachusetts Semi-Pro Basketball Association,
01/02/1948:5
Kokomo Clowns triumph over locals (t), 01/09/1948:2
Weldon Thomas named head at annual meeting, 01/16/1948:1
House of David triumphs 80-60 (t), 02/13/1948:2
Town hosts 2nd Annual Invitation Basketball Tournament, 02/27/1948:1
Arbitration board to act on hoop game protest, 03/12/1948:1
Twelve teams to compete in 2nd annual invitational tournament,
03/19/1948:1
Board of managers upholds referee’s decision, 03/19/1948:10
Wins league playoff (t), 03/19/1948:12
Local clubs lose in opening rounds of tourney, 03/26/1948:1
Babe Cabral new manager, 04/02/1948:1
Montello five take title in 2nd annual tourney (t), 04/02/1948:2
Lose in SE Massachusetts Association’s President’s Trophy contest,
04/09/1948:2
Gene Savard leads hoopsters in scoring again (p), 04/16/1948:1
Virginia Bartlett new girls’ basketball coach (p), 01/14/1949:1
Bows to New Bedford in state championship play (t), 02/25/1949:4
High scoring record set, 110 (t), 03/11/1949:5
Win first round of semi pro tourney, 03/18/1949:6
Final records for 1949 season (t), 04/15/1949:7
Granted use of Battis field, 06/10/1949:1
Opens drills (t), 07/29/1949:10
Welly Thomas new coach, 11/18/1949:1
Forrest Perkins joins coaching staff, 12/16/1949:3
Art Mitchell named captain, 12/23/1949:3
Breaks scoring record (t), 12/30/1949:8
Mitchell Memorial Club - Football
Spring practice starts, 04/26/1946:4
Requests use of MHS field, 09/13/1946:1
Team records (t), 09/13/1946:3
Post war semi-pro football starts here, 09/20/1946:1
To face Quincy Warriors (p), 11/01/1946:1
Diamond and Stanley spell trouble for New Bedford team (p),
11/15/1946:1
Ray Draghetti coaches championship eleven (p), 12/27/1946:1
Sports luminaries pay tribute to local athletes, 01/17/1947:1
Review of team and upcoming (p) season, 08/15/1947:2
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Mitchell Memorial Club – Football (continued)
Powerhouse to usher in new season (p), 09/12/1947:1
Eight players selected for Plymouth County All Stars, 11/28/1947:1
Contacted in interest of semi-pro conference, 12/26/1947:5
Names most valuable players on team, 12/26/1947:7
1947 squad (d), 01/02/1948:1
Logie Doane named new football coach, 05/14/1948:1
Tackle Hank Bailey signs with Boston Yanks, 05/21/1948:4
Plans use of high school gridiron, 08/20/1948:1
Opens eleven-game schedule (t), 09/17/1948:1
Clarry Wills new co-coach, 11/05/1948:1
Taunton player breaks wrist in Sunday game, 11/26/1948:1
Summary of season (p), 12/24/1948:1
Twenty-three candidates for team, 04/08/1949:4
Opens grid season, 09/09/1949:1
Mitzen, Evelyn
Mitzen, Evelyn A.
Mitzen, Joseph
Mitzen, Joseph A.
Mortgagee’s sale of real estate, 03/26/1948:4, 10/08/1948:11
M.L. Hinckley & Son
Announces son joining partnership in jewelry firm, 03/29/1946:1
Richard Hinckley joins firm (ad), 03/29/1946:10
Jewelers, 51 Center St (ad), 02/06/1948:2
Clocks and watches, 51 Center St (ad), 05/14/1948:9
Youths make purchase with forged check, 05/21/1948:4
Modern Cleaners & Dyers
Oil burner flareup off Wareham St, 01/02/1948:1
Modern Cleansers
11 North Main St (ad), 01/05/1945:5
Now offer complete tailoring service (ad), 01/25/1946:8
Moffett, June
Engaged to Paul Passer, 01/21/1949:5
Moffett, June Mary
Exhibits two of own fashion designs, 04/30/1948:2
Engaged to Paul Passer, 12/17/1948:1
Wed to Paul B. Passer, 01/28/1949:4
Moffett, R.
1947 MHS nine (p), 06/20/1947:1
Moffett, Raymond
Named MHS football captain, 01/09/1948:1
Enrolled at Maine Central Institute, 09/30/1949:10
Moffett, Raymond J.
Named class treasurer at Maine Central Institute, 10/07/1949:10
Moles, Nellie T.
Obituary, 08/24/1945:3
Moles, Stanley
Son born, 12/12/1947:6
Moles, Stanley A.
Discharged from strategic services unit, 11/09/1945:1
Moles, Stanley Andrew
Wed to Eileen Theresa Bradshaw, 01/04/1946:4
Monahan, William S.
Mondeau, Doris L.
Engaged to Warren J. Preti, 05/24/1946:5
Wed to Warren J. Preti, 06/07/1946:5
Mondeau, Marion Virginia
Engaged to George James Marra, 08/19/194

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