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Middleboro Gazette Index: 1955-1959 1 A A. Gilli & Son Asphalt driveways (ad), 06/26/1958:7 A&P Supermarket 5 Center St (ad), 04/28/1955:6 Modernized and restyled, 5 Center St (ad), 02/16/1956:6 Fred Mills completes 25 years with company, 03/22/1956:10 Manuel Medeiros a member of 25-year club, 02/28/1957:3 Abair, Elva Young Son born, 11/17/1955:5 Abair, Warren Plumbing and heating, Taunton St (ad), 01/27/1955:3 Skilled in heating and plumbing (p), 09/22/1955:8 Son born, 11/17/1955:5 Skilled in heating and plumbing trades, 12/01/1955:6 Skilled heating contractor (p), 06/14/1956:10 Time to have heater checked, 09/13/1956:10 Assure yourself a warm home, 12/06/1956:10 For experienced heating service (p), 05/30/1957:7 Time to have Abair check your heater, 09/19/1957:10 Top plumbing and heating specialist (p), 01/09/1958:10 For expert heating service, 03/06/1958:9 One of town's top heating and plumbing specialists (p), 06/05/1958:10 For modern plumbing needs (p), 09/25/1958:10 Opens new showroom on Taunton St, 01/01/1959:7 Well known as plumber, 03/12/1959:10 Assures expert plumbing, 06/04/1959:10 91 Taunton St (ad), 06/18/1959:2 Experienced in heating and plumbing (p), 08/06/1959:10 Call for all your plumbing needs, 10/29/1959:10 Abberley, John J. Drive-in owner defends plan (l), 04/26/1956:1 Abbott, Mae Ward Wed to Joseph Aldege Audette, 08/06/1959:7 Abduction Manuel Martinez charged with abduction of 15-year-old Middleboro girl, 01/03/1957:1 Abele, Arthur T. Connecticut driver strikes Abele's fish truck, 08/06/1959:7 Abele, Catherine Eaton MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1 Abele, Richard W. Strikes hydrant on Fairview St in icy conditions, 02/13/1958:1 Assigned to training at Fort Dix, NJ, 03/12/1959:5 Completes Signal School course at Fort Gordon, GA (p), 06/25/1959:4 Graduates from jump school, 09/24/1959:9 Abramson, Charles L. Thomas and Abramson collide at Wareham and Wood St, 04/11/1957:2 A.C. Cosseboom Co. Welding, blacksmithing, Pearl and North St (ad), 01/06/1955:6 Specialty is iron work, 01/20/1955:10 Local shop offers valuable repair service, 03/24/1955:10 Offers expert repairs (p), 05/05/1955:10 Accidents. see also Bicycles and Bicycling - Accidents; Drowning; Falls (accidents); Traffic Accidents Robert Jennings suffers serious head injury working for Thomas Bros., 05/19/1955:1 Joyce Plaskawiski's horse dents fender of Harold Carr's auto on South Main St, 08/04/1955:4 Tractor injury sends Kenyon Pike to hospital, 08/04/1955:5 Shirley Churchill barely escapes electrocution, 08/11/1955:1 Edward Card badly burned in varnish fire at George Shaw Co., 09/22/1955:1 Unidentified pilot and passenger crash land on Blanchard's land, 05/10/1956:1 James Churbuck's broken ankle healing nicely, 06/14/1956:7 Jean Weygand scrapes arm when thrown from pony, 06/14/1956:12 Virginia Santos sprains back when horse falls during race, 06/28/1956:6 Jesse Perkins washed overboard by huge wave while crossing Narragansett Bay, 08/23/1956:1 Body of Jesse Perkins washes ashore at Barrington, RI, 08/30/1956:1 John Ferraguto injured when inflating tire explodes, 10/04/1956:1 Richard Picone injures eye in barn accident, 12/06/1956:8 Nathaniel Shurtleff, Jr. loses finger in freak accident, 06/20/1957:1 Accidents continued Police Chief suggests "Thumbs Down" campaign to increase boating safety, 06/20/1957:12 Francis Goodwin cracks vertebra in shallow dive at Long Pond, 07/18/1957:1 Diving victim off danger list, 07/25/1957:1 Injured boy receives gifts from friends (p), 08/08/1957:1 National Guard airmen unhurt as plane lands in trees here, 08/08/1957:1 Lawrence Shaw on danger list after diving accident, 08/15/1957:1 James Beattie breaks leg in playground accident, 08/29/1957:13 Thomas Kelly found lying near railroad track with broken leg, 03/13/1958:1 Clarence Churchill loses three toes to mower, 06/05/1958:1 Taunton youth hurt in odd accident, 07/03/1958:1 Six-year-old Maurice Couillard struck by air rifle pellet, 10/09/1958:1 Richard "Tiger" Allen hurt in football game against Plymouth, 10/16/1958:1 Colson and Wile killed instantly by Buddliner at Rock (p), 12/11/1958:1 Cape-bound train derails on trestle over South Main St, 01/22/1959:7 MHS freshman Teddy Deane injured in boxing class, 02/19/1959:1 Scott Record's broken leg brings fun and boredom (p), 04/16/1959:1 Crane mishap on South Main St cuts power (p), 05/28/1959:1 Pitching machine injures NY youth at Ted Williams Camp, 08/13/1959:1 Ralph Sharpe, Jr. recovering from severe burns, 08/13/1959:7 Philip White injured at Alberts Shoe Co., 08/27/1959:3 Robert Rubeski and George Bushy, Jr. injured at Rochester gunning stand, 10/29/1959:1 Accountants and Accounting. see also Tax Preparation Edwin Minzer, Tispaquin St (ad), 02/24/1955:7 Robert Howes named to Boston Chapter of National Association of Cost Accountants, 04/21/1955:6 Robert Mortimer, insurance and accounting service (ad), 02/07/1957:4 Ackerly, G.A. Meditation: Is the Public School a Religious Institution? 11/24/1955:5 Ackerly, George A. Meditation, 02/24/1955:5, 05/26/1955:7 Meditation: The Bible and Reality, 09/20/1956:5 Meditation: A Thanksgiving Meditation, 11/22/1956:5 Meditation: The True Dignity of Man, 05/16/1957:5 Meditation: Modern Idolatry, 09/19/1957:8 Meditation: An Evening Prayer, 12/05/1957:5 Meditation: Bread and Roses, 02/06/1958:11 Sister-in-law dies in Paramus, NJ, 09/11/1958:6 North Congregational Church pastor resigns, 07/09/1959:1 Farewell party for pastor and wife, 08/13/1959:1 Couple moves to West Haven, CT, 08/27/1959:3 Ackerly, Mrs George A. Brother dies in Pleasant Valley, CT, 10/10/1957:6 Ackerly, Mrs Wesley Dies in Paramus, NJ, 09/11/1958:6 Actors and Acting Arleen Hackett now resides in Lakeville, 02/23/1956:1 Arlene Hackett Husted still retains her charm, 12/24/1959:1 Adamiec, Annette Dupre Son born, 02/24/1955:4 Adamiec, Walter Son born, 02/24/1955:4 Adams, Abbie E. Obituary, 07/10/1958:4 Widow of George dies at age 80, 07/10/1958:5 Adams, Achsah Ellen Obituary, 03/01/1956:2 Wife of Arnold B. dies at age 60, 03/01/1956:5 Adams, Barbara Gaborian Son born, 07/11/1957:5 Adams, Bob On staff of Curtis Ford Sales (p), 08/25/1955:6 Adams, Donald Daughter born, 03/05/1959:7 Adams, Donald L. Files marriage intentions, 10/17/1957:8

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  • Middleboro Gazette Index: 1955-1959

    1

    A A. Gilli & Son

    Asphalt driveways (ad), 06/26/1958:7 A&P Supermarket

    5 Center St (ad), 04/28/1955:6 Modernized and restyled, 5 Center St (ad), 02/16/1956:6 Fred Mills completes 25 years with company, 03/22/1956:10 Manuel Medeiros a member of 25-year club, 02/28/1957:3

    Abair, Elva Young Son born, 11/17/1955:5

    Abair, Warren Plumbing and heating, Taunton St (ad), 01/27/1955:3 Skilled in heating and plumbing (p), 09/22/1955:8 Son born, 11/17/1955:5 Skilled in heating and plumbing trades, 12/01/1955:6 Skilled heating contractor (p), 06/14/1956:10 Time to have heater checked, 09/13/1956:10 Assure yourself a warm home, 12/06/1956:10 For experienced heating service (p), 05/30/1957:7 Time to have Abair check your heater, 09/19/1957:10 Top plumbing and heating specialist (p), 01/09/1958:10 For expert heating service, 03/06/1958:9 One of town's top heating and plumbing specialists (p), 06/05/1958:10 For modern plumbing needs (p), 09/25/1958:10 Opens new showroom on Taunton St, 01/01/1959:7 Well known as plumber, 03/12/1959:10 Assures expert plumbing, 06/04/1959:10 91 Taunton St (ad), 06/18/1959:2 Experienced in heating and plumbing (p), 08/06/1959:10 Call for all your plumbing needs, 10/29/1959:10

    Abberley, John J. Drive-in owner defends plan (l), 04/26/1956:1

    Abbott, Mae Ward Wed to Joseph Aldege Audette, 08/06/1959:7

    Abduction Manuel Martinez charged with abduction of 15-year-old Middleboro

    girl, 01/03/1957:1 Abele, Arthur T.

    Connecticut driver strikes Abele's fish truck, 08/06/1959:7 Abele, Catherine Eaton

    MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1 Abele, Richard W.

    Strikes hydrant on Fairview St in icy conditions, 02/13/1958:1 Assigned to training at Fort Dix, NJ, 03/12/1959:5 Completes Signal School course at Fort Gordon, GA (p), 06/25/1959:4 Graduates from jump school, 09/24/1959:9

    Abramson, Charles L. Thomas and Abramson collide at Wareham and Wood St, 04/11/1957:2

    A.C. Cosseboom Co. Welding, blacksmithing, Pearl and North St (ad), 01/06/1955:6 Specialty is iron work, 01/20/1955:10 Local shop offers valuable repair service, 03/24/1955:10 Offers expert repairs (p), 05/05/1955:10

    Accidents. see also Bicycles and Bicycling - Accidents; Drowning; Falls (accidents); Traffic Accidents

    Robert Jennings suffers serious head injury working for Thomas Bros., 05/19/1955:1

    Joyce Plaskawiski's horse dents fender of Harold Carr's auto on South Main St, 08/04/1955:4

    Tractor injury sends Kenyon Pike to hospital, 08/04/1955:5 Shirley Churchill barely escapes electrocution, 08/11/1955:1 Edward Card badly burned in varnish fire at George Shaw Co.,

    09/22/1955:1 Unidentified pilot and passenger crash land on Blanchard's land,

    05/10/1956:1 James Churbuck's broken ankle healing nicely, 06/14/1956:7 Jean Weygand scrapes arm when thrown from pony, 06/14/1956:12 Virginia Santos sprains back when horse falls during race, 06/28/1956:6 Jesse Perkins washed overboard by huge wave while crossing

    Narragansett Bay, 08/23/1956:1 Body of Jesse Perkins washes ashore at Barrington, RI, 08/30/1956:1 John Ferraguto injured when inflating tire explodes, 10/04/1956:1 Richard Picone injures eye in barn accident, 12/06/1956:8 Nathaniel Shurtleff, Jr. loses finger in freak accident, 06/20/1957:1

    Accidents continued Police Chief suggests "Thumbs Down" campaign to increase boating

    safety, 06/20/1957:12 Francis Goodwin cracks vertebra in shallow dive at Long Pond,

    07/18/1957:1 Diving victim off danger list, 07/25/1957:1 Injured boy receives gifts from friends (p), 08/08/1957:1 National Guard airmen unhurt as plane lands in trees here, 08/08/1957:1 Lawrence Shaw on danger list after diving accident, 08/15/1957:1 James Beattie breaks leg in playground accident, 08/29/1957:13 Thomas Kelly found lying near railroad track with broken leg,

    03/13/1958:1 Clarence Churchill loses three toes to mower, 06/05/1958:1 Taunton youth hurt in odd accident, 07/03/1958:1 Six-year-old Maurice Couillard struck by air rifle pellet, 10/09/1958:1 Richard "Tiger" Allen hurt in football game against Plymouth,

    10/16/1958:1 Colson and Wile killed instantly by Buddliner at Rock (p),

    12/11/1958:1 Cape-bound train derails on trestle over South Main St, 01/22/1959:7 MHS freshman Teddy Deane injured in boxing class, 02/19/1959:1 Scott Record's broken leg brings fun and boredom (p), 04/16/1959:1 Crane mishap on South Main St cuts power (p), 05/28/1959:1 Pitching machine injures NY youth at Ted Williams Camp,

    08/13/1959:1 Ralph Sharpe, Jr. recovering from severe burns, 08/13/1959:7 Philip White injured at Alberts Shoe Co., 08/27/1959:3 Robert Rubeski and George Bushy, Jr. injured at Rochester gunning

    stand, 10/29/1959:1 Accountants and Accounting. see also Tax Preparation

    Edwin Minzer, Tispaquin St (ad), 02/24/1955:7 Robert Howes named to Boston Chapter of National Association of

    Cost Accountants, 04/21/1955:6 Robert Mortimer, insurance and accounting service (ad), 02/07/1957:4

    Ackerly, G.A. Meditation: Is the Public School a Religious Institution? 11/24/1955:5

    Ackerly, George A. Meditation, 02/24/1955:5, 05/26/1955:7 Meditation: The Bible and Reality, 09/20/1956:5 Meditation: A Thanksgiving Meditation, 11/22/1956:5 Meditation: The True Dignity of Man, 05/16/1957:5 Meditation: Modern Idolatry, 09/19/1957:8 Meditation: An Evening Prayer, 12/05/1957:5 Meditation: Bread and Roses, 02/06/1958:11 Sister-in-law dies in Paramus, NJ, 09/11/1958:6 North Congregational Church pastor resigns, 07/09/1959:1 Farewell party for pastor and wife, 08/13/1959:1 Couple moves to West Haven, CT, 08/27/1959:3

    Ackerly, Mrs George A. Brother dies in Pleasant Valley, CT, 10/10/1957:6

    Ackerly, Mrs Wesley Dies in Paramus, NJ, 09/11/1958:6

    Actors and Acting Arleen Hackett now resides in Lakeville, 02/23/1956:1 Arlene Hackett Husted still retains her charm, 12/24/1959:1

    Adamiec, Annette Dupre Son born, 02/24/1955:4

    Adamiec, Walter Son born, 02/24/1955:4

    Adams, Abbie E. Obituary, 07/10/1958:4 Widow of George dies at age 80, 07/10/1958:5

    Adams, Achsah Ellen Obituary, 03/01/1956:2 Wife of Arnold B. dies at age 60, 03/01/1956:5

    Adams, Barbara Gaborian Son born, 07/11/1957:5

    Adams, Bob On staff of Curtis Ford Sales (p), 08/25/1955:6

    Adams, Donald Daughter born, 03/05/1959:7

    Adams, Donald L. Files marriage intentions, 10/17/1957:8

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    Adams, Faye DeMoranville Daughter born, 03/05/1959:7

    Adams, John Middleboro men receive DPW safe driving certificates (p),

    05/09/1957:5 Adams, Lilly

    Notice of tax taking, 12/03/1959:2 Adams, Lily

    Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7 Adams, Richard

    Son born, 07/11/1957:5 Adaszkiewicz, Anna M.

    Husband posts notice of no responsibility for wife's debts, 04/16/1959:11

    Adaszkiewicz, Stanley J. Notice of no responsibility for wife's debts, 04/16/1959:11

    Addis, Alice Russell Son born, 04/16/1959:11

    Addis, Ronald Engaged to Alice Russell, 03/27/1958:1 Son born, 04/16/1959:11

    Addis, Ronald Edward Wed to Alice Lillian Russell, 08/14/1958:8

    Adesso, Paul Hunting death case goes to grand jury, 01/02/1958:1

    Adesso, Paul R. New Bedford youth dies in hunting accident, 12/05/1957:1

    Adolescents. see also Hi-Rendezvous YMCA secretary outlines new youth program, 03/28/1957:1 Local teen center discussed at YMCA (p), 11/07/1957:13 John McDonald named to Youth Council, teens meet with selectmen,

    02/12/1959:1 John McDonald seeks support for new youth group (l), 02/12/1959:1 Youth rec center creation a worthy endeavor (l), 02/12/1959:7 Youth problem discussed at YMCA meeting, 02/19/1959:1 Ralph Chartier writes in support of helping youth of community (l),

    02/19/1959:7 A.M.F. gives opinion on youth center (l), 02/26/1959:9 Leo Kahian lauds selection of McDonald for youth committee (l),

    03/05/1959:3 Local clubs sign to back youth council, 03/05/1959:4 Concerned mother writes about accepted practice of teens staying out

    late (l), 04/16/1959:8 Adolescents - Crime

    Two juveniles damage pay phone at new junior high, 03/29/1956:1 Juveniles put on probation for destruction of property, 04/05/1956:6 Eleven youths apprehended, admit local misdeeds, 05/31/1956:1 Parents of youths promise restitution to Kelley, 06/07/1956:2 Boys referred to chaplain, 06/14/1956:7 Youth admits to break-ins, 07/12/1956:5 Berserk Middleboro youth hospitalized, 08/09/1956:1 Middleboro youths placed on probation, 09/27/1956:10 Twelve-year-old committed to Youth Service Board for break-in at

    Sullivan's, 10/10/1957:1 Three youths deny theft of Ernest Pratt's property, 03/27/1958:1 Judge warns three local youths to "watch step," 04/03/1958:1 Patricia Hopkins pleads guilty to being stubborn child, 04/24/1958:5 Attacked by teen-agers (l) (Allan M. Goodwin), 06/26/1958:2 Trio of juveniles suspected in series of local break-ins, 07/09/1959:1 Sixteen-year-old committed for dog killings, 07/16/1959:1 Four youths apprehended in Maxim orchard, 10/01/1959:1 Pair of youths charged with destruction of property at Dodge Saw Mill,

    11/12/1959:1 Pair of youths charged with larceny of Kent Erickson's bicycle,

    11/12/1959:1 Bulb thieves to pay $6.03 each for "fun," 12/31/1959:1

    Adult Education Shrub, tree, and lawn care class attracts 65 adults, 03/03/1955:1 Providence, RI man teaches comptometer operation (p), 03/24/1955:11 Evening school graduates honored, 04/14/1955:1 Evening division at MHS to include eight courses of study,

    09/29/1955:1 School Committee includes outdoor courses for adults, 09/29/1955:1 Wilrene Card to tutor aliens in civic education, 10/06/1955:1

    Adult Education continued Night school in third year, enrollment good, 10/13/1955:1 Offers opportunities at little or no cost (p), 12/29/1955:4 School Committee announces part two of "Knowing the Outdoors,"

    01/19/1956:1 Twenty-three adults finish workshop course, 01/26/1956:12 Teachers approved for adult courses, 03/01/1956:1 Twenty receive certificates in evening division bookkeeping,

    04/12/1956:1 Hooked rug class exhibits handiwork (p), 04/26/1956:1 Night school to include shorthand class, 10/11/1956:14 Ninety-five register for evening classes, 10/18/1956:1 Sewing and other instructive courses added, 09/26/1957:1 Beginners set to start sewing projects (p), 10/31/1957:7 Offering three new courses, 10/02/1958:1 117 sign up for courses, 10/09/1958:8 Evening classes in woodworking and textile painting added,

    11/06/1958:1 Enrollment in night classes at 147, 01/29/1959:1 Russian language course available, 10/01/1959:1 Registration numbers 142, 10/08/1959:1

    Adultery Francis Parker gets six months for adultery with Bertha Shaw,

    03/06/1958:6 Harvewood and Slavinski charged, 03/13/1958:4 Dorothy Wrightington and John Cordeiro charged, 10/30/1958:1 Dorothy Wrightington and John Cordeiro deny charge, 12/18/1958:5

    Afonso, Antonio Wed to Winifred M. Perry, 07/02/1959:5

    Africa Anthony and Nancy Kendall Wailes move from Scotland to Southern

    Rhodesia, 01/27/1955:9 Wailes stops briefly in Middleboro before moving to Southern

    Rhodesia, 02/17/1955:9 Missionary couple, Mr and Mrs Dudley Kinsman, returns from Africa,

    05/19/1955:4 George Shepherd, Jr. going to Algeria, 07/26/1956:3 Jerome Silva returns from Cape Verde Islands, 04/24/1958:11 Mr and Mrs John Howes present travelogue, 11/13/1958:8

    Aged. see also Middleboro Housing Authority New rules make sanatorium available to elderly for housing,

    01/31/1957:11 Central Congregational to form Golden Age Club, 10/30/1958:3

    Ainslie, George Edward Obituary, 04/03/1958:6 Dies at age 79, 04/03/1958:7

    Air Conditioning Anderson Heating & Air Conditioning, 61 Cherry St (ad), 02/03/1955:2 Syd Young's Refrigeration opens at 1196 Plymouth St (ad),

    12/31/1959:3 Aitken, Mary Margaret

    Wed to Henry Champoux, 08/08/1957:9 A.J. Carr and Son

    Tops in local builders (p), 08/16/1956:6 Repairs South Middleboro Methodist steeple (p), 11/01/1956:10 Top builders, 03/21/1957:10 Have Carr build dream home, 05/23/1957:10

    Akerblom, Anna Yohanson Files marriage intentions, 04/17/1958:7

    Akers, Harold Son born, 07/14/1955:4

    Akers, Marjorie Maid-To-Order baked goods, 54 Pearl St (ad), 10/23/1958:12

    Akers, Marjorie Lynch Son born, 07/14/1955:4

    Akers, Thomas Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),

    02/05/1959:5 Akers, Tommy

    Trophies awarded to playground 1,000-point winners (p), 08/08/1957:1 Winner of Olympic events (p), 08/29/1957:4

    Akins, Bette Pearce Son born, 10/24/1957:5

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    Akins, Clyde Son born, 10/24/1957:5

    Alberghini, Louis P Inducted into armed forces, 03/07/1957:1

    Alberti, Adrian Files marriage intentions, 11/05/1959:11 Wed to Victoria A. Canova, 11/19/1959:11

    Alberti, Alfred Daughter born, 02/17/1955:4

    Alberti, Doris Freeman Daughter born, 02/17/1955:4

    Alberts, Benjamin Obituary, 02/13/1958:9

    Alberts Shoe Co. Oil vat causes blaze, 05/03/1956:3 Purchases Lobl Manufacturing Co., 09/11/1958:1 Teamsters lodge charges against shoe plant, 06/18/1959:1 Company cleared of union charge, 07/02/1959:1 Teamsters deny election delay, 07/23/1959:1 Wanted, experienced stitcher and fancy stitcher (ad), 07/23/1959:6 Wanted: experienced outside cutters and fancy stitchers (ad),

    07/30/1959:3 Teamsters lose in election, 08/06/1959:1 Philip White injured at work, 08/27/1959:3 Strike shuts down production, 11/12/1959:1 Strike ends, 12/03/1959:1

    Albrecht, William Dean Shores couple married 47 years, 07/16/1959:3

    Alcoholic Beverages. see also Kennedy's Package Store Gaudette's Package Store, 439 Center St (ad), 01/06/1955:8 Selectmen permit liquor establishments to stay open on election day,

    01/13/1955:10 Alcoholic Beverages - Law and Legislation

    Eagles warned about illegal sales, 04/14/1955:1 Board of Health to license establishments selling methyl or wood

    alcohol (ad), 01/19/1956:8 Three businesses submit license applications, 01/26/1956:7 George Powers granted liquor license for The Lodge, Inc., 02/16/1956:1 Vote" No" on all liquor questions on ballot (ad) (Middleboro Ministers'

    Association), 11/01/1956:6 Vote "No" three times on liquor questions (ad) (Central Baptist

    Church), 11/01/1956:12 Vote "Yes" on license issues (ad) (Middleboro District Beverage

    Association), 11/01/1956:16 Middleboro businesses apply for licenses, 11/08/1956:11,

    11/08/1956:12 Lakeville businesses apply for licenses, 11/22/1956:3 Lakeville business applies for license, 11/22/1956:4 Kenneth Nadeau admits to providing beer to minor, 06/06/1957:1 Nadeau placed on one year of probation, 06/13/1957:13 Lakeville selectmen revoke Alfred Crowther's liquor license,

    08/08/1957:2 Building plan for Town Line Package Store and liquor license transfer

    approved, 09/12/1957:1 Caswell and Petkunas caught operating open-air still (p), 09/19/1957:1 Albert Slater's license revoked, 09/19/1957:12 Complaint of still operation by Caswell and Petkunas dismissed,

    09/26/1957:1 Charge of operating still asinine (l) (Brenton S. Ayers), 09/26/1957:5 Lakeville selectmen's decision to revoke Slater's license upheld by state,

    10/10/1957:1 Illegal still case dismissed, 10/24/1957:1 Lakeville businesses apply for licenses, 10/24/1957:4 Middleboro businesses apply for licenses, 10/31/1957:2, 10/31/1957:3,

    10/31/1957:4 License application for Middleboro, 11/07/1957:11 Two license applications for Middleboro, 11/07/1957:12 Lakeville grants licenses, 11/14/1957:1 Middleboro grants 21 liquor licenses for 1958, 11/21/1957:1 Applications submitted for liquor licenses in Lakeville, 11/21/1957:2,

    11/21/1957:3 Two license applications for Middleboro, 12/19/1957:3 Vote "Yes" for licenses (ad) (Middleboro District Beverage

    Association), 10/30/1958:3

    Alcoholic Beverages - Law and Legislation continued Starvish applies for license, 11/06/1958:2 Seven license applications, 11/06/1958:3 Ten license applications, 11/06/1958:4 Three license applications, 11/06/1958:5 Two license applications, 11/06/1958:7 Six license applications from Lakeville businesses, 11/13/1958:7 Two applications for seasonal license renewals in Lakeville,

    03/19/1959:7 Public dancing at Aragon Cafe in violation of liquor license restrictions,

    05/28/1959:7 One application for license in Lakeville, 06/18/1959:3 Two applications for licenses, 11/05/1959:2 License application, 11/05/1959:5 Nine license applications, 11/05/1959:7 Ten license applications, 11/05/1959:8 Seven applications for licenses in Lakeville, 11/12/1959:7 Town of Lakeville renews licenses, 12/17/1959:12

    Alcoholics Anonymous Middleboro group organizes, 10/25/1956:13

    Alden, Alice M. Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7 Dies at age 88, 06/26/1958:7

    Alden, Alice Morton Obituary, 06/26/1958:3

    Alden, Hope Weston Dies at age 51, 07/21/1955:4 Obituary, 07/21/1955:10 Petition for probate of will, 08/04/1955:7

    Alden, Leon MHS 1912 baseball team that beat Brockton in no-hit, no-run game (p),

    07/10/1958:10 Alden, Mrs J. Edward

    94-year-old climbs three flights to vote in annual town election (p), 01/22/1959:6

    Alden, Mrs Myles S. And Percy Churbuck drop option for gas station site, 07/25/1957:7

    Alden, Myles S. Couple finds ancestor's account of 1813 naval battle on Lake Erie,

    02/14/1957:2 Alden, Persis

    Submits copy of resignation to Gazette (l), 01/31/1957:1 Alder, Inez B.

    Former Middleboro woman retires after 31 years of service to Nashville, TN schools, 02/24/1955:1

    Guest director of Nashville, TN production of Twelfth Night (p), 04/18/1957:1

    Alderman, Hilda Schultz Daughter born, 10/01/1959:7

    Alderman, William New assistant manager at Woolworth's, 09/03/1959:5 Daughter born, 10/01/1959:7

    Aldridge, Peter Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6

    Alewives. see Herring Alexander, J. Herbert

    Fruit specialist improves berries, 07/31/1958:2 Alfred Tilton & Son

    Five-room ranch for sale on Wood St (ad), 10/27/1955:5 Alger, Alice

    Widow of Matthew S. dies at age 76, 07/18/1957:7 Obituary, 07/18/1957:10

    Alger, Alice Souza Daughter born, 12/01/1955:5, 10/23/1958:11

    Alger, Carolyn Engaged to John Marx, 01/27/1955:9

    Alger, Carolyn C. First grade teacher resigns to get married, 05/12/1955:1 Files marriage intentions, 05/19/1955:4 Engaged to John Marx, 05/26/1955:4 Pre-nuptial party held, 06/23/1955:2 Wedding described (p), 06/30/1955:4 Wed to John Vyn Marx, 06/30/1955:5

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    Alger, Elizabeth Accepts position as matron at Taunton home for the aged, 05/12/1955:6

    Alger, Fred B. Prominent citizen dies, obituary (p), 01/10/1957:1 Petition for probate of will, 02/07/1957:8 MHS 1912 baseball team that beat Brockton in no-hit, no-run game (p),

    07/10/1958:10 Middleboro High plays alumni in football circa 1913 (p), 10/08/1959:8

    Alger, John Files marriage intentions, 08/11/1955:4 Wedding described (p), 08/25/1955:2 Wed to Nancy Crapo, 08/25/1955:4 Couple resides in Cambridge, 12/29/1955:3 Daughter born, 01/16/1958:10

    Alger, John R. Passes bar exam (p), 10/04/1956:1

    Alger, John Rhodolphus Engaged to Nancy Crapo (p), 03/31/1955:1 Graduates from Harvard Law, 06/21/1956:1

    Alger, Kimberly Ann Born to Stanley F., Jr. and Alice Souza, 10/23/1958:11

    Alger, Madeline Smith Equestrians at 4th of July parade 50 years ago (p), 09/04/1958:10

    Alger, Nancy Crapo Daughter born, 01/16/1958:10

    Alger, Rhodolphus Giant boulder being moved to former site of Bates School (p),

    11/10/1955:1 Alger, Rhodolphus P.

    Stands in as Town Manager while Macdonald ill, 09/22/1955:1 Planning Board honors town clerk Waldo Thomas (p), 12/01/1955:1 Selectmen petition to pay Alger for time put in as acting town manager,

    12/15/1955:1 Proposed pay for acting town manager nominal at $500, 12/22/1955:1 Profile of candidate for selectman (p), 01/05/1956:1 For selectman, experience counts (ad) (p), 01/12/1956:5 Foreclosure notice, 01/24/1957:2 Town honors Karyl Benson for 4-H victory (p), 01/23/1958:1 Files for removal of fellow selectman Anderson, 01/08/1959:1 To run against Anderson in recall election, 01/08/1959:1 Vote for recall and vote for Alger (ad) (p), 02/19/1959:3 Elected to Board of Selectmen (p), 02/26/1959:1 John Washburn wins special election (p), 04/16/1959:1 Ribbon-cutting at completely renovated Hughes Ford Sales (p),

    06/18/1959:4 Alger, R.P.

    Selectmen denounces suspension of town manager Wilson (l), 01/01/1959:1

    Exchanges letters with Spencer regarding recall election (l), 02/05/1959:1

    Alger, Sally Senior at Cornell, 02/03/1955:5

    Alger, Sally P. Receives Bachelor's degree from Cornell University, 06/16/1955:1 Wedding described (p), 04/19/1956:5 Wed to John H. Browning, 04/19/1956:7

    Alger, Sally Porter Engaged to John Huntington Browning (p), 11/10/1955:1

    Alger, Sarah Ford Born to John and Nancy Crapo, 01/16/1958:10

    Alger, Stanley F. Middleboro High School 1915 baseball squad (p), 08/14/1958:12

    Alger, Stanley F., Jr. Daughter born, 12/01/1955:5 Now state registered architect, 08/02/1956:1 Opens architectural office in Osterville, 04/25/1957:1 Daughter born, 10/23/1958:11

    Alger, Susan Born to Stanley F., Jr. and Alice Souza, 12/01/1955:5

    Alger Paper Box Co. Photo of early Middleboro factory (p), 02/12/1959:12

    Aliens. see Immigration and Emigration

    Allan, Elmer G. Receives keys to new Hudson Rambler sedan (p), 04/28/1955:12 Lakeville, Raynham, and Middleboro Republican town committees

    meet here (p), 11/10/1955:1 YMCA forms chess club (p), 10/01/1959:5

    Allan, Geraldine Residesin Boston, 01/22/1959:3

    Allan, Nell. see Allan's Trailer Park Allan, "Tiger"

    MHS wins 20-0 in Thanksgiving football trophy tussle with Bridgewater (p), 12/04/1958:1

    Allan, William Brother-in-law dies in New Brunswick, 01/22/1959:3

    Allan, William, 3rd Allan and Costa unhurt in off-street mishap, 04/03/1958:2

    Allan, William C. see also Allan's Trailer Park Robinson and Allan collide in blowing snow, 02/20/1958:2

    Allan, William C., 3rd Accepted at Burdett Business College (p), 06/04/1959:1

    Allan's Trailer Park Bill and Nell Allan run trailer park with full facilities, 12/13/1956:16 The living is easy (p), 03/28/1957:10 Park has good facilities, 07/18/1957:9 For convenient trailer living (p), 11/14/1957:10 Has good facilities, 02/20/1958:10 Selectmen discuss upping number of trailer sites, 04/03/1958:12 Has good facilities on beautiful site, 05/01/1958:10 For convenient trailer living (p), 08/21/1958:8 Has full facilities, 11/27/1958:7 Trailer living is easy at Allan's (p), 02/12/1959:10 Has good facilities, 04/23/1959:8 Where the living is easy (p), 06/25/1959:10

    Allard, Teresa Buys delicious chicken at Moskoff's (p), 08/01/1957:8

    Allen, Carolyn Jean Engaged to Frank Rittenberry, 12/01/1955:9

    Allen, Colleen Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6

    Allen, David Scott Born to Elliott and Sylvia, 09/29/1955:5

    Allen, Dene Daughter born, 09/08/1955:4 Son born, 05/30/1957:5 Daughter born, 11/05/1959:11

    Allen, Dick Bates basketball team wins seven in ten starts (p), 04/05/1956:1

    Allen, Edwin Daughter born, 08/09/1956:5

    Allen, Edwin R. Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8

    Allen, Elizabeth A. Wed to Robert S. Hayden, 02/03/1955:4 Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8

    Allen, Elizabeth Rines Daughter born, 08/09/1956:5

    Allen, Elliot Son born, 09/29/1955:5

    Allen, Florence Simmons Daughter born, 09/08/1955:4 Son born, 05/30/1957:5 Daughter born, 11/05/1959:11

    Allen, Gertrude Obituary, 01/10/1957:10

    Allen, Leon Odd Fellows baseball team in 1912 (p), 10/29/1959:12

    Allen, Leslie MHS 1905 basketball squad (p), 03/27/1958:8

    Allen, Lester Odd Fellows baseball team in 1912 (p), 10/29/1959:12

    Allen, Luanna Our Saviour's Young People's Fellowship enjoys winter fun in New

    Hampshire (p), 03/01/1956:1

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    Allen, Richard Richard "Tiger" Allen hurt in football game against Plymouth,

    10/16/1958:1 Allen, Robert

    Complainant in assault case against Arnold Silva, 03/21/1957:1 Fined $25 for disturbing the peace, 04/04/1957:1

    Allen, Robert H. On maneuvers with Marine Corps amphibious force in Caribbean,

    03/15/1956:3 Due back from Caribbean training exercise, 05/03/1956:3

    Allen, Sylvia Son born, 09/29/1955:5

    Allen, "Tiger" Hi-Rendezvous committee plans first dance for youth club (p),

    03/12/1959:1 MHS set for football opener at Randolph (p), 09/24/1959:1 Orange and black topple rival Wareham 18-8 (p), 10/22/1959:1

    Allender, Betty Ann Derosiers Daughter born, 03/29/1956:5

    Allender, Betty Derosier Son born, 03/31/1955:6

    Allender, Edwin Son born, 03/31/1955:6 Young's Texaco Station offers expert service (p), 11/07/1957:14

    Allender, Edwin L. Daughter born, 03/29/1956:5 Navy veteran re-enlists, 04/17/1958:5

    Allen's Used Furniture Store 38 Pearl St (ad), 12/20/1956:8

    Allergens Cabot Club would eradicate ragweed here, 08/25/1955:9

    Alley, Arthur Daughter born, 03/29/1956:5 Family joins Captain in Okinawa, 06/27/1957:11 Wife Madeline joins Captain in Okinawa, 07/04/1957:6

    Alley, Arthur J. Lieutenant assigned to 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing in Okinawa,

    07/12/1956:12 Family gathers for call to Japan, 03/07/1957:11 Couple return from Okinawa, Captain re-assigned to Youngstown, OH,

    06/04/1959:1 Alley, John

    Son born, 06/09/1955:6 Alley, John D.

    Applies for position as permanent patrolman, 01/13/1955:10 Daughter born, 05/02/1957:7

    Alley, Leon Two local youths sentenced for break-ins at homes and at sewage plant,

    10/31/1957:10 Alley, Madeline Panesis

    Daughter born, 03/29/1956:5 Alley, Patricia Patstone

    Son born, 06/09/1955:6 Daughter born, 05/02/1957:7

    Allison, Cathy Dawn Born to Edwin, 04/17/1958:3

    Allison, Doris Craig Couple purchases Plymouth St place from Richard Mortimer,

    08/14/1958:7 Daughter born, 04/30/1959:11

    Allison, Edwin Daughter born, 04/17/1958:3 Couple purchases Plymouth St place from Richard Mortimer,

    08/14/1958:7 Daughter born, 04/30/1959:11

    Allshire, Richard M. Obituary, 07/28/1955:7

    The All-Wright Diner Goodwin sells Charlie's Diner to Mr and Mrs Nathan Wright; renamed

    The All Wright Diner, 03/03/1955:1 Open nearly 24 hours (p), 07/14/1955:8 Helen Wright sells diner to Joe Cordeiro, now Joe's Diner,

    08/18/1955:1 Diner leased by Cordeiro not sold, 08/25/1955:1

    The All-Wright Diner continued Renovations underway (p), 01/05/1956:6 Features special summer foods, 06/28/1956:11 Start your day right (p), 09/27/1956:8 Always aims to please (p), 12/20/1956:9 Start your day right, 09/05/1957:10 Nourishing meals featured on menu, 10/17/1957:10 Caters to fastidious eaters (p), 02/06/1958:10 $60 stolen in break-in, 05/22/1958:1 Nourishing meals featured on menu, 07/17/1958:6 Complete meals and tasty snacks, 11/20/1958:9 Start your day right (p), 01/22/1959:10 For dining right (p), 06/04/1959:10 Popular spot in Middleboro, 07/16/1959:10 Serves substantial food (p), 12/17/1959:10

    Almeida, Cheryl Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6

    Almeida, Dennis Daughter born, 02/02/1956:7

    Almeida, Dorothy Thrasher Son born, 12/22/1955:7

    Almeida, Elaine Wilson Daughter born, 02/02/1956:7

    Almeida, Frank Awarded National Science Foundation grant, 04/25/1957:7

    Almeida, Frank R. Replaces Toman at MHS, 08/02/1956:1

    Almeida, Joseph Son born, 12/22/1955:7

    Almeida, Lorraine A. Wed to Joseph M. Teixeira, 05/14/1959:7

    Almeida, Nicholas G. Wed to Patricia A. Howell, 02/13/1958:11, 02/20/1958:11

    Almeida Bus Lines, Inc. Selectmen decide to wait and see before granting permit, 05/29/1958:1 Selectmen delay again on Almeida Bus Line application, 06/12/1958:8 Fills gap left by Old Colony Line, 07/02/1959:1 Driver charged with traffic violations, 07/16/1959:1 Son of owner fined for traffic violation, 07/23/1959:1 Selectmen grant permits to operate new routes, 08/13/1959:1 Elbridge Brown uninjured in collision with Almeida bus, 08/20/1959:1 Bus halted by fire in motor compartment (p), 08/20/1959:11 Driver pleads not guilty, 08/27/1959:4 Bus-car crash case continued, 09/17/1959:1 Driver appeals fine, 10/08/1959:12

    Alphonse, Edward F. Fined $25 for carrying loaded gun in vehicle, 12/22/1955:3

    Al's Gulf Station 86 North Main St (ad), 05/07/1959:7

    Al's Motor Sales, Inc. Group objects to Class II dealer permit, 08/22/1957:1

    Alves, Elsie Engaged to Randolph Correiro, 08/11/1955:3 Files marriage intentions, 04/26/1956:5 Wedding described, 05/03/1956:6 Wed to Randolph Carreiro, 05/03/1956:7

    Alvilhiera, Frank Wed to Norma Hamilton, 12/03/1959:8

    Amano, Tokiko Wedding described, 03/29/1956:7

    Amar, Norma Weds Richard L. Brown in Casablanca, 05/07/1959:6

    Amaral (Mr) Six-room house for sale on Everett St (ad), 11/21/1957:6

    Amaral, Gilberto R.C. Fined $15 for tailgating fire apparatus, 06/12/1958:1

    Amaral, Helen L. Files marriage intentions, 04/02/1959:11

    Amaral, Helen M. Wed to James E. Provonche, 04/16/1959:11

    Amaral, Mary Ferreira Daughter born, 08/01/1957:5, 12/17/1959:7

    Amaral, Raymond Daughter born, 08/01/1957:5, 12/17/1959:7

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    Ambroult, Louis Dies at age 82, 02/24/1955:4 Obituary, 02/24/1955:9 Petition for administration of estate, 04/14/1955:3

    Ambulances. see Emergency Services American Cancer Society

    Organizes local campaign, 03/08/1956:1 George Sampson heads publicity for local drive, 03/15/1956:1 Cancer dollars are bargains; 16 local victims in past year, 03/22/1956:1 Crusade opens here (p), 03/29/1956:1 Enlists 135 to be cancer crusaders, 04/05/1956:4 East Middleboro 4-H club crusades on horseback, 04/12/1956:1 Bud Paun explains distribution of funds collected, 04/19/1956:1 Lakeville launches fund drive, 04/19/1956:6 Tops campaign goal, collects $2,588, 04/26/1956:1 Fund over the top, $3,200 now in, 05/03/1956:1 Lakeville collects $282 for crusade, 05/03/1956:12 Fifth-grade class raises $50, 06/21/1956:1 Riley to head local campaign, 04/18/1957:1 Fund receives $515 so far, 04/25/1957:1 Campaign falls short of goal, 05/02/1957:1 Students donate to fund (t), 05/30/1957:4 East Middleboro 4-H Horse Club helps with Cancer Crusade,

    04/24/1958:1 4-H Flying Hooves Club assists with Cancer Crusade (p), 05/01/1958:5 Chris Filz goes house-to-house for Cancer Fund (p), 05/15/1958:9 Lakeville record hop nets $180 for fund drive (p), 08/07/1958:1 Crusade chair Melvin Thomas (p), 04/02/1959:1 Mrs Anthony Cambra heads Lakeville appeal, 04/09/1959:1

    American Heart Association Fund drive raises $1,252.34, 03/01/1956:1 Lakeville funds total $321, 03/08/1956:1 Fund total now at $1,975.49, 03/22/1956:1 Fund drive now over $2,000, 04/12/1956:1 Local chapter presents St. Luke's cardiographic test book (p),

    01/03/1957:1 Local fund names campaign leaders, 01/10/1957:1 Heart fund campaign organizes in Lakeville, 01/31/1957:1 Middleboro organizes campaign, 01/31/1957:7 Heart specialist lauds heart fund (l), 02/14/1957:1 Heart Sunday climaxes 1957 campaign (t), 02/28/1957:1 Fund hits $1,432.23 (t), 03/14/1957:7 Mrs Raymond Warner named chair of drive (p), 01/09/1958:1 Lakeville officers named for appeal, 01/16/1958:1 Cub Scouts help on Heart Fund Tag Day (p), 02/20/1958:1 Heart Sunday tops last year, 02/27/1958:1 Lakeville drive raises $450, 02/27/1958:5 Final drive total $1,501.19, 04/10/1958:7

    American Home Toy Parties Co. Barbara Wood (ad), 08/02/1956:9

    American Legion - Simeon L. Nickerson Post Denounces magazine article, 03/03/1955:1 List of members eligible for 35-year award, 04/14/1955:1 Discovers long-lost document describing bravery of Simeon Nickerson,

    05/12/1955:6 Distinguished Service Citation awarded posthumously, presented to

    local Legion post (p), 05/26/1955:1 Underhill, Johnson, and Tomkiewicz selected to attend Boys' State,

    05/26/1955:1 History of local post (p), 05/26/1955:9 Celebrates 35th anniversary on Memorial Day, 06/02/1955:1 Pictured in Memorial Day parade (p), 06/02/1955:1 Rifle and Pistol Club announce formation of Twin County Pistol

    League, 06/23/1955:7 Holds annual meeting, 09/08/1955:4 Rifle and Pistol Club holds annual meeting, 09/22/1955:12 Sponsors Blue Crutch Days (p), 01/12/1956:1 Blue Crutch Day nets $216.57, 01/19/1956:1 Sponsors Robert McCrillis and John Monroe for Boys' State (p),

    06/07/1956:1 Holds annual meeting, 09/06/1956:5 Rifle and Pistol Club holds annual meeting, 09/20/1956:12 McDonald, Leighton, and Butler chosen for Boys' State, 06/06/1957:1 Elect officers at annual post meeting, 09/05/1957:1

    American Legion - Simeon L. Nickerson Post continued Concession trailer aids Legion program (p), 10/31/1957:13 Cited for community service, 11/21/1957:1 Enjoys annual banquet, 03/20/1958:9 Bonnar, Swartz, and Leo chosen for Boys' State (p), 05/15/1958:1 Eddie Crouse new Legion District Vice-Commander (p), 07/10/1958:1 Rifle and Pistol Club holds annual supper, 10/02/1958:7 Invitation to all veterans to join (ad), 10/09/1958:8 Conducts annual membership drive, 11/13/1958:1 John Rockwell named to national post (p), 11/20/1958:1 MHS group named to attend Boys' State (p), 05/21/1959:1 Holds annual election, 09/10/1959:1 Wallace Savary heads Rifle and Pistol Club, 10/29/1959:12

    American Legion - Simeon L. Nickerson Post, Women's Auxiliary Sara Leonard chosen to attend Girls' State, 03/24/1955:1 Holds annual membership supper, 10/20/1955:12 Frances Petkunas selected to attend Girls' State, 05/10/1956:1 Holds annual Roll Call and Banquet, 05/24/1956:8 Seeks gifts for veterans' hospitals, 10/11/1956:1 Elaine Battis named to attend Girls' State, 03/21/1957:12 Elaine Battis chosen to attend Girls' State, 06/06/1957:1 Elaine Battis thanks auxiliary for Girls' State opportunity (l),

    06/20/1957:12 Nancy Robinson named to attend Girls' State (p), 05/22/1958:1 Names Ann Freidenfeld to attend Girls' State (p), 03/19/1959:1 Explanation of Girls' State (l) (Ann Friedenfeld ), 06/18/1959:4 Holds annual roll call, 06/18/1959:4 Holds annual membership supper, 10/22/1959:5

    American Railway Express Youth admits to break-in, 07/12/1956:5

    American Red Cross. see Red Cross - Middleboro Chapter Americas

    Dorothy Peterson receives letter from Middleboro couple in Newfoundland (l) (Harriett Campbell), 01/27/1955:1

    Anthony Coombs leaves on trip to Central America and Mexico, 02/03/1955:9

    Assistant librarian Louise Pratt completes 4,200-mile round trip to Florida, 04/07/1955:2

    Mr and Mrs Norman DesRosiers home on visit from Alaska (p), 11/17/1955:1

    Missionary Dudley Kinsman home on furlough from Brazil, 04/26/1956:5

    Dudley and Dorothy Kinsman share experiences as missionaries in Brazilian jungle (p), 11/01/1956:1

    Osborne Smith family travels 11,000 miles by car through Mexico, Canada, and 33 states, 11/15/1956:4

    Account of pioneering trip to Florida from 50 years ago by John Miller, 02/06/1958:1

    Early motoring days recalled by John Miller, 03/20/1958:8 Susan Arenburg to spend summer in Canal Zone, 05/29/1958:6 Norman DesRosiers writes of Alaskan adventures, 02/12/1959:7 Marsha McNeice interviews Mrs Stanley Kruszyna about her time as

    teacher in Brazil (p), 10/15/1959:1 Ames, Margaret Millett

    Son born, 12/13/1956:5 Ames, Robert

    Son born, 12/13/1956:5, 12/20/1956:5 Ames, Steven Kent

    Born to Robert, 12/20/1956:5 A.M.S., Inc.

    Introducing Station No. 2, regular and high test, corner Rte 28 and Wareham St (ad), 07/11/1957:4

    Anacki, Andrew Daughter born, 12/08/1955:7 Son born, 03/21/1957:8, 08/07/1958:6

    Anacki, Anita Louise Born to Daniel W. and Eloise Zuidema, 08/22/1957:3

    Anacki, Daniel Promoted to Lieutenant on board USS Forrestal, 08/02/1956:1 Engaged to Josephine Eloise Zuidema (p), 08/16/1956:1

    Anacki, Daniel W. Daughter born, 08/22/1957:3

    Anacki, Eloise Zuidema Daughter born, 08/22/1957:3

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    Anacki, Mary Teacher transfers from Bates School to MHS, 08/11/1955:1 Director of senior class play (p), 03/20/1958:1

    Anacki, Phyllis Blanchard Daughter born, 12/08/1955:7 Son born, 03/21/1957:8, 08/07/1958:6

    Ancient Free & Accepted Order of Masons - Mayflower Lodge New officers installed (p), 12/15/1955:2 James Kennedy receives veteran's medal, 04/11/1957:1 James Kennedy receives veteran's medal from Masons (p),

    04/18/1957:4 Past Masters pictured (p), 06/06/1957:2 Organizes working and social club, 06/27/1957:1 Four local members honored for service (p), 03/12/1959:1 The Builders Club plans auction to fund new Masonic temple,

    05/14/1959:1 Edwin Wilson installed as Worshipful Master (p), 09/17/1959:1 Vote for $105,000 temple on Elm St, 12/03/1959:1 Model of new temple (p), 12/10/1959:1

    Anderson, Ann Whitmore Son born, 11/26/1959:5

    Anderson, Arthur Daughter born, 06/19/1958:11

    Anderson, Bertha D. Files marriage intentions, 11/01/1956:7 Wed to John V. Souza, 11/15/1956:7

    Anderson, Bob Takes boat division of local bass tourney, 11/05/1959:4

    Anderson, Burnett Boyhood friend, Harry Saunders, visits from Alberta, Canada,

    02/24/1955:4 Anderson, Burnett E.

    Presents view of municipal fluoridation (l), 12/01/1955:9 Writes again on "poison" (l), 12/29/1955:4 In poetic attack on fluoridation, 01/19/1956:7 Again speaks his mind (l), 02/02/1956:1 Claims cases of toxicity (l), 02/23/1956:2 Again cries "poison" (l), 03/01/1956:10 Bachelor's Ball Committee circa 1905 (p), 11/13/1958:12

    Anderson, Carol Wedding described, 08/18/1955:5

    Anderson, Charles Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas co-sponsor minstrel show (p),

    12/06/1956:8 Anderson, Charles Sumner

    Obituary, 04/10/1958:7 Rockland man dies at age 74, 04/10/1958:11

    Anderson, Cora Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas co-sponsor minstrel show (p),

    12/06/1956:8 Anderson, David

    Notice of tax taking, 12/03/1959:2 Anderson, Elaine Burnham

    Son born, 02/12/1959:11 Anderson, Elsie Suvell

    Son born, 05/19/1955:4 Anderson, Frederick L.

    Wins promotion with Factory Insurance Association of Hartford, CT, 06/30/1955:7

    Anderson, Gail Evon Wedding described, 10/10/1957:7

    Anderson, George R. Wed to Joan D. Douglas, 04/07/1955:6

    Anderson, George Thomas Wedding described, 09/18/1958:8

    Anderson, Gordon W. see Anderson Heating & Air Conditioning Anderson, Harry, Jr.

    Daughter born, 03/24/1955:6 Anderson, Harry T.

    MHS students celebrate National Letter Writing Week (p), 10/18/1956:1

    Anderson, Henry B. Pedestrian killed while crossing East Grove St, 08/13/1959:1 Dies at age 42, 08/13/1959:7

    Anderson, Henry B. continued Drivers arraigned in fatal auto accident, 08/20/1959:12 Petition for administration of estate, 09/03/1959:9 George Wainwright acquitted in traffic death of Anderson,

    09/17/1959:1 Anderson, Howard

    Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10 Anderson, Janis

    Born to Harry, Jr., 03/24/1955:6 Anderson, Judith

    Files marriage intentions, 10/27/1955:5 Wed to Harold Marshman, 11/03/1955:7 Wedding described, 11/10/1955:2

    Anderson, Judith Mae Awarded four-year scholarship to Willmington College in Ohio,

    06/26/1958:6 Anderson, Leonardine

    Accident victim in fair condition, 12/03/1959:1 Anderson, Margaret C.

    Notice of tax taking, 12/03/1959:2 Anderson, Meredith Levie

    Daughter born, 06/19/1958:11 Anderson, Mrs Clair

    Nurses exhausted pigeon, 09/08/1955:7 Anderson, Paul

    Pre-nuptial party held, 10/06/1955:7 Wedding described (p), 10/13/1955:3 Wed to Mary Whitmore, 10/13/1955:5 Giant boulder being moved to former site of Bates School (p),

    11/10/1955:1 Anderson, Paul G.

    Engaged to Ann Whitmore, 08/18/1955:9 Engaged to Ann Whitmore (p), 08/25/1955:1 Son born, 11/26/1959:5

    Anderson, Paul T. Candidate for selectman profiled (p), 01/06/1955:1 Election recount fails to unseat selectman Anderson, 02/03/1955:1 Selectman seeks third term, 11/28/1957:1 Profile of Board of Selectmen candidate, 01/16/1958:1 Candidate for selectman (ad) (p), 01/16/1958:4 Successful in bid for third term (p) (t), 01/23/1958:1 Town honors Karyl Benson for 4-H victory (p), 01/23/1958:1 Selectmen comments on town manager problem (l), 12/25/1958:1 Alger files for removal of fellow selectman Anderson, 01/08/1959:1 Alger to run against Anderson in recall election, 01/08/1959:1 Town votes for recall of Anderson, first time in history (t),

    02/26/1959:1 Anderson, Robert. see also Town Realty

    School Committee honors retiring member George Shurtleff, Jr. (p), 01/27/1955:1

    Engaged to Harriet Ann Noblet, 08/22/1957:14 Jaycees plan inventory of town in name of community development (p),

    12/26/1957:1 Anderson, Robert L.

    Candidate for School Committee profiled, 01/06/1955:10 YMCA clerk of the board resigns, 09/29/1955:1 Named special assistant to county District Attorney (p), 06/20/1957:1 Completes course in international law (p), 06/26/1958:1 Appointed third Assistant District Attorney (p), 04/23/1959:1 Lieutenant Commander named instructor at Naval ROTC school,

    09/03/1959:1 Anderson, Roger

    Art's Auto Sales now has big "M" (p), 12/01/1955:6 Anderson, Shirley

    Class of 1955 honor student (p), 03/10/1955:1 Engaged to Frederick G. Burnham, 06/28/1956:1

    Anderson, Shirley A. Files marriage intentions, 06/20/1957:11 Wedding described, 07/04/1957:3 Wed to Frederick G. Burnham, 07/04/1957:5

    Anderson, Shirley Elizabeth Obituary, 09/18/1958:2 Wife of Gordon W. dies at age 37, 09/18/1958:11

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    Anderson, Stephen A. Staff Sergeant serves with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing's Helicopter Group

    16, 01/27/1955:7 Participates in Operation Ski-Jump at Camp Pendleton, CA,

    01/24/1957:2 Anderson, Thelma A.

    Lakeville tax collector's notice, 07/30/1959:2 Anderson, Thomas

    Engaged to Patricia Elaine Burnham (p), 01/06/1955:1 Files marriage intentions, 08/18/1955:5 Wedding described (p), 09/01/1955:4 Wed to Patricia Burnham, 09/08/1955:4

    Anderson, Thomas C. Hospitalized at Fort Benning, GA, 02/27/1958:2

    Anderson, Thomas Courtney Son born, 02/12/1959:11

    Anderson, Timothy Middleboro High plays alumni in football circa 1913 (p), 10/08/1959:8

    Anderson, Vernon Son born, 05/19/1955:4

    Anderson, Wendell G. James Kennedy receives veteran's medal from Masons (p),

    04/18/1957:4 Anderson Heating & Air Conditioning

    61 Cherry St (ad), 02/03/1955:2 Anderson Remnant and Rug Material Store

    1953 Plymouth St (ad), 04/25/1957:6 Andis, Adam

    Daughter born, 04/24/1958:7 Andis, Amelia Giovanoni

    Daughter born, 04/24/1958:7 Andrade, Lillian

    Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6 Andrade, Mary E. Lopes

    Son born, 09/18/1958:11 Andrade, Roy

    Son born, 09/18/1958:11 Andre, Rose M.

    Wed to Joseph F. Leca, 07/09/1959:8 Andrews, Alice Gorman

    Daughter born, 11/10/1955:7 Andrews, Allen Earle

    Adoptive parents petition to change name from Hewitt, 07/10/1958:9 Andrews, David

    Engaged to Jean Hale, 03/13/1958:3, 04/10/1958:6 Files marriage intentions, 04/17/1958:7 Engaged to Jean Hale, 04/17/1958:12

    Andrews, David B., 3rd Completes Army tour of duty, 09/27/1956:3 Wedding described (p), 04/24/1958:6 Wed to Jean Roberta Hale, 04/24/1958:7

    Andrews, David Burton Engaged to Jean R. Hale (p), 08/22/1957:1

    Andrews, David, Jr. Private 1st Class stationed in Texas, 12/22/1955:6

    Andrews, Elaine Engaged to Donald Hadsell, 12/25/1958:5 Wedding described, 01/08/1959:8 Wed to Donald E. Hadsell, 01/08/1959:11

    Andrews, Ida M. Petition for probate of will, 02/02/1956:2

    Andrews, Jason I. Discharged from U.S. Army, 01/12/1956:6 Receives B.A. degree from Harvard, 06/19/1958:1

    Andrews, John Engaged to Maryann Silva, 08/13/1959:2

    Andrews, Joseph T. Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7 Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11

    Andrews, Judith Little Theatre Group's Bell, Book and Candle set for two-night stand

    here (p), 12/05/1957:1 Andrews, Lester

    Local National Guard unit wins coveted Knox trophy (p), 01/22/1959:6

    Andrews, Lucy On staff at Cedar Vale Nursing Home (p), 04/21/1955:9

    Andrews, Patricia Bennette Petition to adopt Allen Earle Hewitt, 07/10/1958:9

    Andrews, Patricia Jones Son born, 12/22/1955:7

    Andrews, Peter Tax collector's notice, 03/06/1958:7 Notice of tax taking, 03/05/1959:11

    Andrews, Roger Engaged to Alice Gorman, 04/07/1955:3 Wed to Alice F. Gorman, 04/07/1955:6 Non-support case dismissed for lack of evidence, 04/14/1955:8 Daughter born, 11/10/1955:7 Ordered to pay support of two minor children, 06/26/1958:11

    Andrews, Roland Son born, 12/22/1955:7

    Andrews, Roland Joseph Petition to adopt Allen Earle Hewitt, 07/10/1958:9

    Andrews' Shoe Store William S. Andrew & Son to close soon, open since 1859, 02/17/1955:1 William S. Andrew & Son going out of business sale (ad), 02/17/1955:3

    Andruk, George J. Inducted into armed services, 01/10/1957:1

    Angell, Arthur Resides in Appleton, ME, 09/01/1955:3

    Angers, Charles W. Lakeville notice of tax taking, 05/24/1956:13

    Angers, Charles William Files for divorce, 06/02/1955:4

    Angers, Dorothy Pike Husband files for divorce, 06/02/1955:4

    Angers, P.F. Trucking (ad), 03/08/1956:2

    Angus, Charles Plymouth man killed as car overturns on East Main St (p), 11/21/1957:1

    Animal Welfare George Lovell acquitted of cruelty charges, 02/09/1956:6 Local dairy man, Arthur Turner, charged with cruelty to animals,

    01/10/1957:1 Arthur Turner not guilty of neglecting heifers, 01/17/1957:1 Charge against Arthur Turner dismissed, 07/04/1957:3

    Ankuda, Barbara Husband posts notice of no responsibility for wife's debts, 03/01/1956:5 John Ankuda not guilty of assault on wife, 03/08/1956:4

    Ankuda, Barbara DeCoff Son born, 12/06/1956:5 Daughter born, 08/07/1958:6

    Ankuda, John Newly elected Eagles officers (p), 06/07/1956:1 Son born, 12/06/1956:5 Daughter born, 08/07/1958:6 Baptized at Central Baptist, 01/15/1959:7

    Ankuda, John J. Notice of no responsibility for wife's debts, 03/01/1956:5 Not guilty of assault on wife Barbara, 03/08/1956:4

    Ankuda, John, Jr. Family enjoys reunion of four generations over the holiday (p),

    01/10/1957:10 Ankuda, John, Sr.

    Family enjoys reunion of four generations over the holiday, 01/10/1957:10

    Ankuda, Louise Family enjoys reunion of four generations over the holiday (p),

    01/10/1957:10 Ankuda, Mrs John

    Family enjoys reunion of four generations over the holiday (p), 01/10/1957:10

    Baptized at Central Baptist, 01/15/1959:7 Ankuda, Peter

    Family enjoys reunion of four generations over the holiday (p), 01/10/1957:10

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    Anna Erickson Scholarship Fund Ernest Thomas temporary depository for donations to scholarship fund,

    10/06/1955:1 Class of 1956 donates $100, 11/03/1955:1 Senior class gives $100 to fund, 02/16/1956:1

    Anna Haire's Gift Shop 891 Plymouth St (ad), 05/02/1957:3

    Annas, John Couple resides in Skaneateles, NY, 08/13/1959:2

    Annichiarico, Joseph Family resides in Dobbs Ferry, NY, 09/29/1955:5

    Ann's Yarn Shop Rhode Island Rd (ad), 05/10/1956:7

    Antenucci, Michael Collector's notice of unpaid taxes, 03/15/1956:7

    Anthony, Annie Sinoski Daughter born, 09/05/1957:5

    Anthony, Joseph Daughter born, 09/05/1957:5

    Anthony, Ralph Howard Myricks man dies at age 81, 04/19/1956:7 Obituary, 04/19/1956:11

    Antiques Capeway Craftsman, treasured antiques and unusual gifts (p),

    01/13/1955:6 Dealer, Daisy Sylvia, has display at Boston Antique Exposition,

    01/13/1955:7 Local couples join antique car rally to Peterboro, NH, 08/04/1955:9 Flax Wheel Shop owned by Silva Daisy, 12/29/1955:1 Auction at Fred's Used Furniture & Antique Barn (ad), 05/10/1956:6 Foyes and Belbens travel 200 miles in antique auto, 09/06/1956:1 Kearney's used furniture and antiques, 155 Center St (ad),

    09/06/1956:14 Antique metal deer stolen from antique dealer Killigrew, 12/06/1956:14 Lawrence Romaine writes article on ice wagons for Spinning Wheel

    magazine, 07/18/1957:1 Foye and Smith compete at South Shore Antique Auto Club rally,

    08/01/1957:9 Antique car club participates in meet, hill climb (p), 09/19/1957:1 South Shore Antique Auto Club tours Martha's Vineyard,

    10/17/1957:12 The Old Iron Kettle, Arnold and Rita Salley, East Grove St (ad),

    12/12/1957:4 Old Hose House, antiques and used furniture, 38 Oak St (ad),

    02/27/1958:2 South Shore Antique Car Club provides rides around sanatorium

    grounds (p), 06/05/1958:14 Mr and Mrs Leslie Belben enter 1915 Ford in NH rally, 09/04/1958:1 Mr and Mr Donald Foye take to the road in antique autos, 08/27/1959:4 Local couples participate in antique auto foliage tour, 10/15/1959:1

    Antone, John S., Jr. New teacher/coach at MHS, 07/25/1957:1

    Antone, Joseph, Jr. New member of school faculty introduced, 09/19/1957:2

    Antone, Joseph S. Appointed assistant football coach, 08/22/1957:1

    Anuszczyk, Edmund Daughter born, 08/30/1956:6

    Anuszczyk, Viola Westling Daughter born, 08/30/1956:6

    Apostolo, Stephen Collides with Providence driver at Rtes 44 and 28, 12/15/1955:13

    Apostolos, Mary Papazissi Son born, 11/26/1959:5

    Apostolos, Stephen Son born, 11/26/1959:5

    Appliances. see also Gas, Inc.; Leo Kahian Furniture Co.; Longworth Gas Service Co.; Nemasket Television & Appliance Co.; Shaws, Inc.; William Egger Co.

    Francis Chartier, vacuum cleaner sales and service (ad), 08/02/1956:2 Elton Wadsworth, Jr., new Kirby agent (ad), 04/04/1957:8 Middleboro Radio & Appliance closing here, reopening in Carver (ad),

    10/16/1958:4

    Appliances continued Francis Chartier, factory rep for Electrolux Co. for 5 1/2 years (p),

    10/23/1958:10 Thomas Barlous new sales manager for Halsil Products Co.,

    02/05/1959:6 Halsil Products Co., 19 Jackson St (ad), 02/19/1959:11 Francis Chartier is the Electrolux man, 03/12/1959:10

    Appling, Angelina Foreclosure notice, 05/28/1959:6

    Appling, Henry Elmer East Carver man dies at age 87, 03/22/1956:5 Obituary, 03/22/1956:8

    Appling, Russell E. Foreclosure notice, 05/28/1959:6 Mortgagee's sale of real estate, 08/06/1959:8

    Apponequet Regional High School Lakeville-Freetown school gets a name, 08/01/1957:5 To accept 85 Berkley tuition students, 01/29/1959:8 John Usher and Robert Jeffrey appointed to faculty, 03/19/1959:6 Dedham company awarded grounds improvement contract,

    07/30/1959:2 Set to open September 21, 08/27/1959:1 New school opens with enrollment of 607, 10/01/1959:1 Holds open house, 11/26/1959:1 Dedication held, 12/03/1959:7

    April, Arleen Charge of assault against husband Raymond dismissed, 09/04/1958:6

    April, Claire Haskins Daughter born, 10/15/1959:7

    April, Ernest Daughter born, 10/15/1959:7

    April, Raymond Baptized at Mullien Hill Baptist Church, 08/23/1956:5 Denies charge he struck his wife, 06/05/1958:8 Notice of responsibility only for bills of own contracting, 09/04/1958:5 Charge of assault brought by wife Arleen dismissed, 09/04/1958:6

    April, Raymond W. Notice of tax taking, 05/26/1955:11

    A.R. Glidden & Son The "Value-Giving" store and basement (ad), 01/06/1955:2 Plate glass windows slashed by Halloween pranksters, 11/01/1956:1

    A.R. Parker Ice Cream Stand Now open at rotary circle in Middleboro (ad), 07/12/1956:7 Doris and Tony Lemmo proprietors (ad), 07/19/1956:6

    Arab, Anne Engaged to be married, 10/01/1959:4

    Aragon Cafe Public dancing in violation of liquor license restrictions, 05/28/1959:7

    Archaeology Artifacts show Lakeville Indian culture prior to 800 BC, 09/08/1955:1 Rehoboth archaeologist digs up 30 stone knives at Assawompsett,

    09/15/1955:1 Findings at Assawompsett Lake date back to Neolithic man,

    03/22/1956:1 Two-hundred-year-old remains found in Cherry St gravel pit,

    10/25/1956:1 Indian burial plot unearthed near Vernon St bridge, 10/17/1957:1 Burial site examined further (p), 10/24/1957:1

    Archer, Crawford Little Theatre Group rehearses at courthouse (p), 05/03/1956:1

    Archer, Hiram J. Warns against tax rate rise (l), 02/28/1957:4 Must cut tax cost to attract industry (l), 03/07/1957:4 Decries action relative to "Betterment" (l), 03/21/1957:3

    Archery Playground archers win at Weymouth, 08/14/1958:1

    Archibald, Allen Born to Donald, 07/09/1959:5

    Archibald, Donald Son born, 07/09/1959:5

    Archibald, Donald E. Leaves for Army induction, 04/14/1955:1 Starts training at Fort Dix, NJ, 06/02/1955:7 With group sponsoring German orphanage, 02/06/1958:9

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    Archibald, Donald E. continued Promoted to Sergeant in Germany, 05/15/1958:9 Qualifies as expert marksman with 66th Ordinance Battalion in

    Germany, 11/26/1959:3 Archibald, Dorothy

    Wed to Wilbur McKee, 04/05/1956:5 Archibald, Evelyn Renaud

    Daughter born, 05/12/1955:6 Archibald, Robert

    Daughter born, 05/12/1955:6 Archibald, Roberta

    Files marriage intentions, 05/16/1957:5 Wed to Louis P. Boileau, 05/30/1957:5

    Archibald, William H. Obituary, 07/09/1959:2

    Archibald, William Hutchinson Dies at age 94, 07/09/1959:8

    Archibald, Wilma Flood oil stove catches fire on Plympton St, 06/09/1955:1

    Architects Stanley Alger, Jr. now state registered architect, 08/02/1956:1 Stanley Alger, Jr. opens architectural office in Osterville, 04/25/1957:1 Former Lakeville man Henry Sumner dies, 02/13/1958:1

    Arenburg, Karl Trumpet lessons, 13 Pearl St (ad), 10/16/1958:12

    Arenburg, Leonard Daughter fractures collarbone when car strikes pole, 07/18/1957:6 Fined $60 for drunk driving, $15 for drunkenness, 07/25/1957:5

    Arenburg, Susan To spend summer in Canal Zone, 05/29/1958:6

    Arendes, Bernard D. Obituary, 03/14/1957:7 Dies at age 67, 03/14/1957:8

    Arey, Paul Charged with breaking and entering, 11/06/1958:3 Cleared of breaking and entering charge, 11/13/1958:5

    Arey, Paul R. Starts basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, 03/26/1959:1

    Armanetti, Charles Son born, 03/14/1957:8

    Armanetti, Joan Massa Son born, 03/14/1957:8

    Armstrong, Dorothy Engaged to William Rice, 05/08/1958:6

    Arne, Elsie Ambroult Twin girls born, 11/19/1959:11

    Arne, Thomas Twin girls born, 11/19/1959:11

    Arne, Thomas L. Files marriage intentions, 05/29/1958:9 Wed to Elsie M. Pacheco, 05/29/1958:9

    Arnold, Harriett Ayer Son born, 01/26/1956:7

    Arnold, John Son born, 01/26/1956:7

    Arnold, Roger W. New MHS math teacher, 09/08/1955:1

    Arponen, George South Carver couple married 60 years, 02/16/1956:3

    Arre, Concetta Engaged to Joseph W. Gomes, 02/17/1955:2

    Arsenault, Bertha A. Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8

    Arsenault, Eugene G. Notice of tax taking, 11/05/1959:8

    Arson. see also Hammond, Louis W. State Fire Marshall investigates fire at C.P. Washburn Co.,

    03/17/1955:1 Art and Artists. see also Bates School - Arts; Honey Jug House;

    Middleborough Memorial High School - Arts; Schools - Middleboro (arts)

    Paintings of the late James Murdoch on display at library, 03/17/1955:1 Naomi Mendall Harrison, private art classes, 24 Rock St (ad),

    10/06/1955:6

    Art and Artists continued David Clark arranges Hit Parade sets for television, 03/08/1956:6 Frederick Sumner Atwood has painted 2,000 watercolors in 17 years,

    biography, 04/19/1956:8 Mrs Patrick Gordon illuminates parchment for Brockton welcome for

    Rocky Marciano, 05/03/1956:1 Cottage Handicrafters, Route 28 (ad), 05/10/1956:12 Local artists exhibit for hospital benefit, 06/07/1956:1 Gifts, house markers, weather vanes, Rte 28 (ad), 06/07/1956:5 Ralph Tee does cartoon series boosting Middleboro business,

    10/04/1956:11 Mr and Mrs George Stewart start guild in North Middleboro, Broad

    Chimney Pottery Shop, 10/04/1956:12 Craftsman-artist, Lewis Robichaud, runs Robie Studio on Rte 28,

    12/13/1956:5 Thayer, Manwaring, and Benoit chosen for seven-session art course at

    MFA, 03/21/1957:12 Samuel Griswold winner in national soap sculpture contest,

    05/16/1957:1 Local artist, August Silva's work on display at library, 07/25/1957:11 Library art exhibits and staff recommendations draw patrons,

    08/01/1957:6 August Silva wins prize at Minneapolis, MN competition, 10/24/1957:1 Ronald Rose named art director at Boston marketing company (p),

    10/31/1957:1 Mrs George Young's paintings on display at library, 12/12/1957:8 William Thorson winner in MA Scholastic Exhibit in Boston,

    03/20/1958:7 Kiku Phinney skilled in doll making (p), 09/18/1958:1 Robie Studio, craft purchases and instruction, Rte 28, Fall Brook (ad),

    10/23/1958:2 Multiple sclerosis patient Lois Durant writes and illustrates life in a rest

    home (i), 12/25/1958:1 Durant continues tales of rest home (i), 01/08/1959:1 Cottage Handicrafters, business for sale (ad), 03/26/1959:12 Local artwork hung in Tripp's Candy Shop & Luncheonette,

    04/16/1959:1 Permanent MHS ring design adopted (p), 06/18/1959:10 Bonnie Blais describes unusual hobby (p), 07/16/1959:6 Mrs Theodore Mendall wins second prize at Bourne art show,

    08/06/1959:1 Kay's Ceramics, 898 Plymouth St (ad), 09/10/1959:2 Kay Brown displays ceramics at McNeil's, 10/29/1959:6 Portrait painter, Mildred Bradford, has work hung in Library of

    Congress, 12/24/1959:1 Art-Mars Farm Stand

    Poultry, ceramics, plants, Carmel St (ad), 05/24/1956:11 Art-Mars Gift and Ceramic Shop

    Rte 44, East Middleboro (ad), 08/13/1959:6 Art's Auto Sales

    Studebaker sales and service, East Grove St (ad), 01/06/1955:6 1955 Packard out soon, 01/13/1955:6 New Packard dealer, 01/27/1955:10 Offers liberal car trade-ins, 05/05/1955:10 New Mercury dealership (ad), 12/01/1955:3 Now has big "M" (p), 12/01/1955:6 Offers highest possible trade-ins (p), 04/05/1956:7 Opens annex at South Middleboro, 06/14/1956:10

    Ashley, Alice E. Breaks wrist in collision at Oak and Sproat St, 10/11/1956:5

    Ashley, Barbara O'Leary Son born, 08/08/1957:5

    Ashley, Chester Petition for administration of estate, 04/07/1955:5

    Ashley, Claudia Graduate of Pfister's Kindergarten (p), 06/12/1958:6

    Ashley, Frederick E. Funeral held in New Bedford, 02/03/1955:2

    Ashley, Helen Wood Alumnus of Wellesley College, 06/13/1957:3

    Ashley, Jethro, Jr. Engaged to Ann Bradford, 06/11/1959:5, 06/11/1959:8, 06/18/1959:4 Wedding described (p), 06/25/1959:8 Wed to Ann Bradford, 06/25/1959:11

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    Ashley, Jethro O., Jr. Engaged to Ann Bradford, 04/23/1959:9

    Ashley, Joseph Daughter born, 12/29/1955:5

    Ashley, Karen Youngsters enjoy Union Street School hot lunch program (p),

    02/19/1959:1 Ashley, LeRoy

    Son born, 05/17/1956:2 Ashley, Lucy Amedera

    Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8 Ashley, Lucy M.

    Husband petitions court concerning care of children, 08/09/1956:5 Ashley, Malcolm

    Son born, 08/08/1957:5 Larceny charges dismissed, 09/19/1957:9

    Ashley, Mildred MHS Class of 1917 enjoys 40th reunion (p), 07/04/1957:1

    Ashley, Patricia Topper Son born, 05/17/1956:2

    Ashley, Robert Daughter born, 02/07/1957:8

    Ashley, Robert E. Petitions court concerning care of children, 08/09/1956:5

    Ashley, Shirley Fontaine Daughter born, 12/29/1955:5

    Ashley, Thomas Michall Wedding described, 07/25/1957:8

    Ashway, Margaret B. Files marriage intentions, 04/26/1956:5 Wed to James L. Toman, Jr., 05/10/1956:2

    Ashwood Farms Purchases purebred Aberdeen-Angus cows, 06/23/1955:9

    Asia R.H. Lowe to spend 15 months in India studying rail system,

    03/01/1956:10 Thomas Heath gives illustrated talk on his ten years in India,

    11/01/1956:14 Dr Maynel Bruce appointed medical missionary to West Pakistan,

    11/15/1956:9 Ceylonese student spends weekend in Middleboro (p), 10/24/1957:1 Richard Lowe and family arrive home from India, 12/26/1957:1 Burmese educator, Kyaw Sien, will teach here, 11/06/1958:1 Mr and Mrs John Howes present travelogue, 11/13/1958:8 Mr and Mrs Frank Stone return from Turkey, 08/06/1959:7 Carol Gregory arrives in Afghanistan for work with International

    Cooperation Administration, 10/08/1959:1 George Shepherd leaves soon for South Pacific, 12/24/1959:1

    Assault and Battery. see also Family Violence Judge declines jurisdiction in Wambolt-Madeiros case, goes to grand

    jury, 01/27/1955:4 Cross complaints by Henry and Cassidy a tempest in a tea pot,

    03/17/1955:4 Charge brought by Susan Barboza against husband John dismissed,

    03/24/1955:8 17-hour hunt for Henry Gray, Jr. ends as suspect gives up, 06/30/1955:1 $9,000 to hold Gray for grand jury, 07/14/1955:1 Henry Gray, Jr. adjudged sane, pays bail, released, 08/11/1955:1 Judge dismisses charges stemming from Boothman-Becker row if no

    further trouble develops, 09/22/1955:11 Extension of first session denied, Henry Gray case held over till

    February, 11/03/1955:1 Cross suits between Boothman and Becker dismissed with no findings,

    12/22/1955:3 Henry Gray, Jr. gets two years in house of corrections, 02/16/1956:1 Carver man guilty of assault on John Martins, 03/29/1956:8 John Black, Jr. guilty of assault on Elizabeth Bennett, 05/03/1956:12 Charge against James Nunes dismissed for lack of prosecution,

    07/05/1956:6 Niilo Liukko fined $10, 09/27/1956:2 James Provonche gets suspended sentence, 10/11/1956:9 Howard Bassett guilty of assault on Edwin Johnson and Charles Owen,

    01/17/1957:8 Young Charles Diamond's jaw broken by local gang, 02/28/1957:1

    Assault and Battery continued Recent "gang war" results in "get tough" policy, 03/21/1957:1 Francis Covel fined $50 for assault on Nancy Hollis, 04/25/1957:7 Roger Wager found on Coombs St after beaten by assailants,

    05/02/1957:1 Ten Middleboro youths lose licenses to drive, 05/23/1957:1 Guild and Gray assault cases filed, 06/20/1957:7 Assault charges against Knysinski and Nicholls dismissed,

    07/04/1957:1 Francis Parker gets probation, ordered to stay away from Harriet

    Cusson, 07/04/1957:1 Randolph Carreiro denies charge that he beat 15-year-old girl,

    07/04/1957:1 Carreiro appeals nine-month sentence, 07/18/1957:1 Case brought by Sagesta against juvenile filed, 10/03/1957:7 Kenneth and Donald Pease indicted on charge of assaulting Katie Stern,

    10/17/1957:1 Three local youths indicted, 10/17/1957:1 DiCroce and DeMaries sentenced to Concord, MacLeod gets probation,

    10/31/1957:1 Gray gets 30-day suspended sentence for assault on Gabrey,

    12/26/1957:5 Francis Parker gets six months for assault on Herbert Shaw,

    03/06/1958:6 Charges against Newell Wambolt dismissed, 03/27/1958:5 Harry Benson denies assaulting Raymond Norris, 05/01/1958:4 Robert Ventura felled by barrage of stones from passing car,

    07/17/1958:1 Charge of assault against Ronald Patterson dismissed, 08/28/1958:4 Cross suits file by Eleanor Pomeroy and Elly Nugent, 09/11/1958:5 Bruce and Brian Thayer get jail sentences for assaulting policeman,

    09/18/1958:12 Charge against Eleanor Pomeroy dismissed, 10/02/1958:9 Charge against Chester Guilford dismissed, 11/06/1958:3 Three Knights bartender Louis Bonaparte cleared in assault case,

    11/27/1958:2 Richard Westgate faces charges, 12/25/1958:1 Police investigate gang rumble in Town House parking lot,

    03/05/1959:1 Patrolman Daniel Guertin felled by blow from unknown assailant (p),

    03/12/1959:1 Susan Barboza pleads innocent to assault on Eva Frazier, 04/02/1959:2 Charge against Alan Davis dismissed, 04/23/1959:3 Catherine Robertson charges Tucker with assault, 06/04/1959:2 Robert Tucker fined $10, appeals decision, 06/11/1959:1 Story of Eaton/Butler tavern assault aired in court, 06/11/1959:7 Frederick Eaton, Jr. ordered to pay $67 in medical expenses incurred by

    Roger Butler, 06/25/1959:5 Francis Chartier fined $10 for assaulting Frederick Eaton, Jr.,

    07/09/1959:1 Henry Lavalley fined $25 for assault on Robert Goodine, 08/20/1959:1 Patrolman Bazinet gets public apology from Wareham man who struck

    him, 09/24/1959:1 R. Winsor Carver charged with assault on James Russell, Jr.,

    10/01/1959:6 Assawompsett Lake

    Rehoboth archaeologist digs up 30 stone knives, 09/15/1955:1 Kenneth Shaw, Jr. lands 5.75-lb. pickerel through ice, 01/05/1956:1 Bald eagle seen in vicinity, 01/19/1956:1 Archaeologists findings date back to Neolithic man, 03/22/1956:1 New Bedford side to be opened to strictly regulated fishing,

    04/19/1956:1 Fire on island between Pocksha and Assawompsett extinguished,

    06/13/1957:6 Pilgrim Fellowship holds sunrise service at lake (p), 09/26/1957:7 Drought leaves gate house high and dry (p), 10/10/1957:11 Namasket River swollen by lake water, 03/27/1958:1 River over banks at pumping station (p), 04/03/1958:1 Lakeville and Freetown selectmen meet to establish high water mark,

    07/10/1958:4 High water levels may threaten health and property, 09/18/1958:1 Bill calling for study of ponds defeated, 10/09/1958:1 Shoreline about 50 years ago (p), 12/18/1958:8 Pond swimming becomes issue, 09/17/1959:1

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    Assawompsett School New addition approved by voters, 03/03/1955:1 Voters approve addition of classrooms, cafeteria, and kitchen,

    03/03/1955:1 Graduation exercises held for 36 students, 06/16/1955:1 Request for bids for construction of addition, 07/21/1955:9 Several construction bids submitted, 08/11/1955:3 Special town meeting assures more funds, 08/18/1955:1 Junior high joins new athletic league, 11/10/1955:3 Fred White music teacher, 11/10/1955:9 Holds annual commencement exercises, 06/14/1956:12 Has record enrollment of 282 students, 09/20/1956:3 Materials for lunchroom work arrive, 10/04/1956:8 New parking lot on east side of building, 10/04/1956:8 Dramatic Club presents A Blue Bag, 01/31/1957:2 Holds commencement exercises, 06/13/1957:2 Home room lists, 08/29/1957:8 Holds commencement exercises, 06/12/1958:2 Now has late bus service, 10/09/1958:3 Basketball team enjoys successful season (t), 02/12/1959:7 Holds graduation exercises, 06/18/1959:10 Class lists, 09/03/1959:2 PTA purchases 21-inch TV, 10/29/1959:3

    Assembly of God. see Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church Assembly of Rainbow Girls. see Order of the Rainbow - Middleboro

    Assembly No. 58 Assessors. see Middleboro - Board of Assessors Astiguy, Leona

    Files marriage intentions, 05/03/1956:7 Wed to Roy F. Burke, 05/10/1956:2

    Athletics. see Sports Atkins, Donald

    Sells School St Ext home to Albert Soule, Jr., 05/26/1955:8 Daughter born, 10/13/1955:5, 12/11/1958:7

    Atkins, Donald K. Cancer Society crusade opens here (p), 03/29/1956:1

    Atkins, Harold Daughter born, 03/08/1956:7, 12/18/1958:7

    Atkins, Horace K. see also Winthrop-Atkins Co. Couple sails for Europe, 04/28/1955:1 Named public library trustee, 12/01/1955:4 Local sportsman lands giant tarpon in Florida (p), 03/08/1956:1 Local anglers land tarpon in Florida (p), 03/21/1957:1 Couple married 40 years, 12/19/1957:1 Scores in Florida angling tourney, 03/26/1959:1

    Atkins, Jeanette Returns from six months in Europe, 02/17/1955:2

    Atkins, Jeannette Resides in Westport, 04/05/1956:3

    Atkins, Josephine Ashley Couple married 40 years, 12/19/1957:1

    Atkins, Margaret Clark Daughter born, 03/08/1956:7, 12/18/1958:7

    Atkins, Natalie Turner Daughter born, 10/13/1955:5, 12/11/1958:7

    Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. see A&P Supermarket Atomic Power

    Planning Board seeks new industry for area, 01/26/1956:1 Attaquin, Helen

    Princess Running Water to host Pow-Wow on East Grove St (p), 04/21/1955:1

    Attardi, Salvator Wed to Norma Cole, 06/07/1956:9

    Attorneys. see Lawyers Atwood, Adelaide

    Moves to Florida, 09/22/1955:11 Atwood, Bruce

    Local scouts in film made at National Jamboree, 02/10/1955:11 Church of Our Saviour hosts baccalaureate service for MHS seniors (p),

    06/16/1955:1 Attends Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, Boston,

    11/24/1955:2

    Atwood, Bruce G. Graduates from Bentley School of Accounting and Finance,

    05/30/1957:1 Engaged to Beverly J. Buckman (p), 03/05/1959:4 Files marriage intentions, 09/24/1959:11 Wedding described (p), 10/01/1959:6 Wed to Beverly Jane Buckman, 10/01/1959:7

    Atwood, Charlotte T. South Carver woman dies at age 87, 10/29/1959:11

    Atwood, Charlotte Tillson Obituary, 10/29/1959:5

    Atwood, Dolly Resides in Whitman, 05/14/1959:5

    Atwood, Elizabeth Files marriage intentions, 09/08/1955:4 Wedding described (p), 10/27/1955:4

    Atwood, Elwyn Daughter born, 09/01/1955:4

    Atwood, Frederic S. Objects to bicycle sirens (l), 07/23/1959:2

    Atwood, Frederick Sumner Local artist has painted 2,000 watercolors in 17 years, biography,

    04/19/1956:8 Atwood, Grace

    Old School Street School graduation photo (p), 09/10/1959:10 Atwood, Hubert

    Son born, 01/23/1958:4 Atwood, Ichabod

    MHS graduating class of 1899 (p), 11/20/1958:8 Atwood, Jane Louise Frances

    Administratrix presents account of estate, 04/28/1955:10 Atwood, Kenneth. see also Atwood-Costello, Inc.

    Named area chairman for Nat'l Auto Dealers Association, 08/29/1957:4 Involved in six-car rear-end collision on Rte 28, 08/21/1958:1

    Atwood, Levi O. Trustees present account of estate, 09/25/1958:11 Trustee presents account of estate, 10/08/1959:3

    Atwood, Lois W. Valli Son born, 01/23/1958:4

    Atwood, Madeline Ouellette Daughter born, 09/01/1955:4

    Atwood, Marion Resides in Laguna Beach, CA, 12/24/1959:3

    Atwood, Patricia MHS cheerleaders open practice (p), 09/19/1957:11 Crowned at annual MHS Coronation Dance (p), 11/28/1957:1 Member of Queen's court at Jaycee auto show (p), 12/19/1957:1 Rainbow Girls hold officer installation (p), 01/30/1958:3 Capped in ceremony at Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (p),

    04/09/1959:1 Atwood, Patty

    Junior Cabot Club fashion show has latest trends (p), 05/15/1958:1 Atwood, Zelda

    Joins nursing staff at Quincy City Hospital, 10/20/1955:11 Atwood-Costello, Inc.

    Oldsmobile-Chevrolet dealer, 67 Everett St (ad), 01/06/1955:6 Among nation-wide sponsors of Soap Box Derby, 03/10/1955:1 Most modern facilities, 04/14/1955:9 Backs winner in soap box derby, 06/16/1955:2 Cars known for top performance, 06/30/1955:6 Features fine service (p), 10/20/1955:4 Low bidder for new truck for Highway Department, 03/29/1956:1 Offers the best in used cars, 04/12/1956:8 Wanted: young man to clean and lube autos (ad), 06/14/1956:2 Offers best cars, 08/02/1956:8 Smart '57 Chevy sweet, smooth, and sassy (p), 11/29/1956:10 Get best possible service for your car (p), 03/21/1957:10 For best service, 05/16/1957:10 Clarence "Bud" Thurston new service manager, 10/31/1957:3 Has newest Chevrolet on display, 11/07/1957:14 New Chevy Impala on display now (p), 05/08/1958:10 Top deals on all cars (p), 01/01/1959:7 Provides dual-control sedan for MHS driver education (p),

    01/22/1959:7

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    Atwood-Costello, Inc. continued Offers beautiful new cars (p), 05/14/1959:10 Offers best cars, 08/27/1959:10 New compact Corvair (p), 10/29/1959:10

    Auctionhouses and Auctioneers Lakeville Country Auction, grand opening, Rte 140 (ad), 05/22/1958:2 Farris and Feldman auctioneers with Lakeville County Auction (ad),

    07/03/1958:10 Double C Auction Gallery, grand opening, Bedford St (ad),

    04/02/1959:6 Audette, Danny

    Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1 Audette, Flora H.

    Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1 Audette, Joseph Aldege

    Wed to Mae Ward Abbott, 08/06/1959:7 Audette, Laurence

    Cub Scout Pack 25 initiates "Bobcats" (p), 11/28/1957:1 Auger, Bill

    Shop Moskoff's, a friendly super market (p), 11/21/1957:14 Auger, William M.

    Collides with Broadbent's parked car on West St, 01/24/1957:4 Gets one year probation for assault and ordered to pay support,

    12/11/1958:8 Austin, Ardith

    Pilgrim Fellowship holds sunrise service at Assawompsett (p), 09/26/1957:7

    MHS Girls' League holds 10th annual Mother-Daughter Night (p), 11/13/1958:1

    Accepted at Bates College (p), 03/12/1959:1 Austin, Cassie

    Notice of unpaid taxes, 03/10/1955:9 Austin, G. Russell

    Assumes post of organist at First Congregational, 12/01/1955:5 Freshman at University of Massachusetts, 09/11/1958:6

    Austin, G. Russell, Jr. Local Demolay chapter holds installation (p), 03/06/1958:6

    Austin, George R. Named superintendent of new Freetown-Lakeville Regional School

    District, 06/26/1958:1 Austin, Melvin Linwood W.

    Obituary, 07/25/1957:4 Dies at age 57, 07/25/1957:7 Petition for probate of will, 08/22/1957:12

    Austin, Russell Cast member of senior class play (p), 03/20/1958:1

    Austin, Thomas Junior High varsity basketball team compiles impressive record (p) (t),

    02/05/1959:5 Authors. see Books Automobile Body Shops. see also Cassidy, Walter "Joe"

    Lakeville Auto Body, Bedford St (ad), 08/22/1957:12 Selectmen okay Bruillard permit for painting and auto body shop,

    02/27/1958:1 Fender and body man, Wally Krueger, has 25 years of experience,

    03/05/1959:10 Wally Krueger has many reliable services (p), 05/07/1959:10

    Automobile Dealers. see also Art's Auto Sales; Atwood-Costello, Inc.; Cannon Buick & Pontiac Co.; Curtis Ford Sales; Hughes Ford Sales, Inc.; Maxim Motor Co.; Stanley's Motor Sales; Young's Garage

    Rose Motor Sales, West Grove St (ad), 01/06/1955:4 Cannon Motor Sales, 95 Wareham St (ad), 01/06/1955:6 Cannon Motor Sales, used cars, Wareham St (p), 02/24/1955:6 Kelley's Auto Sales, West Grove St (ad), 04/14/1955:4 Citizens opposed to granting King Class 2 license, 08/04/1955:1 Cannon Motor Sales, best auto deals, 08/18/1955:6 Cannon's buried in snow from violent blizzard (p), 03/22/1956:1 Joe Simmons and Art Gamache open Simmons' Auto Service (p),

    08/16/1956:6 Selectmen limit dealers to one license, 03/28/1957:4 Car stolen from used car dealer Gamache recovered in Wood St field,

    04/18/1957:11 Stockholders petition for dissolution of Bailey Motor Sales,

    06/20/1957:6

    Automobile Dealers continued Group objects to Class II dealer permit for Al's Motor Sales, Inc.,

    08/22/1957:1 Galanto's used car dealer permit opposed, 10/24/1957:10 View of Middleboro Auto Exchange, first public garage in Middleboro

    (p), 02/27/1958:10 Automobile Drivers' Licenses

    Walter Morgan fined $50 for driving after revocation, 01/20/1955:7 Edward Freeman fined $10 for failure to produce license, 03/03/1955:8 Willard Knight, Jr. not guilty of driving after license suspension,

    03/10/1955:10 Manuel Martinez fined $10 for driving without a license, 04/12/1956:7 Court accepts Raymond Lewis' nolo plea in case of driving without

    license, 05/10/1956:11 Judge accepts Horace Gay's nolo plea for driving without license,

    07/12/1956:1 Arthur Depoian fined $10 for driving without a license, 08/09/1956:8 Herbert Thomas fined $50 for driving under suspended license,

    06/13/1957:13 Harold Blackshire pleads nolo in case of improper driver's license,

    04/24/1958:3 Norman McLean charged with driving without a license, 08/21/1958:7 Norman McLean fined $10, 09/11/1958:9 Reginald Wright appeals fine, 09/11/1958:9 James Russell, Jr. fined $10 for driving in violation of license

    restriction, 11/27/1958:2 Stephen Furman fined $10 for not being licensed, 12/11/1958:8 Ronald Wilcox fined $50 and two months for driving after revocation,

    04/09/1959:12 Guilty of being unlicensed driver, 07/16/1959:6 Percy Irving guilty of being unlicensed driver, 07/16/1959:6 Lawrence Dory fined $50 for operating after license revoked,

    10/29/1959:5 Stephen Vinal fined $10 for driving without license, 12/24/1959:1

    Automobile Fires Walter Hartigan rescued from burning auto, 12/08/1955:1 Fire does $25 in damage to Elly Nugent's car, 01/19/1956:4 Taunton auto destroyed, 08/07/1958:1 Almeida bus halted by fire in motor compartment (p), 08/20/1959:11

    Automobile Parking. see Parking Automobile Racing

    Packy Marshall enters Jaguar in auto race in Florida, 02/23/1956:1 Judge acts to curb drag racing, 09/17/1959:2

    Automobile Service Stations. see also Bolan's Jenney Service; Dunbar's Service Station; Eddie's Cities Service; Perry's Automotive Service; Rainbow Service Station; Rudy's Power Mower Service & Gulf Station; Shell Service Station; Smitty's Sunoco; Young's Texaco Station

    Gomes' Shell Station, Wareham and East Grove St (ad), 01/06/1955:6 Stanley's Service Station, West Grove St (ad), 01/06/1955:6 Myron Turnbull, brakes and ignition, Summer St (ad), 01/06/1955:7 Shell station at Wareham St and Rte 28 under management of John

    Callan (ad), 03/03/1955:9 Collins Auto Service, 51 East Main St (ad), 03/24/1955:12 New venture for R.D. Kelley Coal Co., Shell station on Rte 28,

    04/07/1955:9 R.D. Kelley Coal Co., wanted: gas station attendant (ad), 06/23/1955:2 Blake's Gulf Service Station, competent auto service (p), 07/14/1955:8 Kelley Coal Co. has new service station at Rte 28 and Wareham St (ad),

    08/04/1955:6 Blake's Gulf Service Station, 33 Wareham St (ad), 10/06/1955:4 Blake's Gulf Service Station, get your car ready for winter,

    10/06/1955:4 Grand opening of Harry Marshall's Gulf Service Station, Main St,

    Lakeville (ad), 11/17/1955:9 Station for lease at East Grove and Wareham St (ad), 12/08/1955:2 Gulf Service Station, Cecil Blake, 33 Wareham St (p), 01/05/1956:6 Joseph Perry now operates his own service station (p), 07/05/1956:7 Philips Service Station, Wareham and East Grove St (ad), 08/09/1956:8 John Ferraguto injured when inflating tire explodes, 10/04/1956:1 Juveniles caught breaking into Swifty's Service Station, 10/25/1956:6 Campbells may replace The Martinique with gas station, 11/01/1956:1 Selectmen hear arguments for and against gas permit for The

    Martinique, 11/22/1956:1

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    Automobile Service Stations continued Board grants The Martinique permit to sell gasoline, Gulf Oil takes

    option, 11/29/1956:1 The Martinique owner, Mrs Campbell, thanks selectmen, 12/06/1956:12 Town landmark, The Martinique, sold to Gulf Oil Co., 12/13/1956:1 Gairad Young purchases Everett Square gas station from Ferraguto,

    01/10/1957:1 Cartoon boosts Middleboro business (i), 01/24/1957:2 Flames level Christian Lang's Lakeville gas station, 04/11/1957:1 Tidewater Oil has option on Jackson St property, 04/18/1957:1 Gulf Oil station at Pierce and North Main St to open in July,

    04/25/1957:1 Simmons' Auto Service for guaranteed auto service (p), 05/16/1957:10 Daniel Guertin signs lease with Gulf Oil to operate new station on

    North Main St, 06/13/1957:8 Belben's Auto Service named official AAA service station,

    06/27/1957:12 Modern buildings give old corner new look (p), 07/04/1957:1 A.M.S., Inc, Station No. 2, regular and high test, corner Rte 28 and

    Wareham St (ad), 07/11/1957:4 Percy Churbuck and Mrs Myles Alden drop option for gas station site,

    07/25/1957:7 Danny's Gulf Service Station, grand opening at North Main and Peirce

    St (ad) (p), 08/15/1957:4 Collins Auto Service has complete auto service (p), 09/05/1957:10 Emil's Gulf Station, Main St, Lakeville (ad), 11/21/1957:3 Collins Auto Service offers complete auto service (p), 01/02/1958:6 Marshall's Automotive Service (ad), 03/06/1958:11 Young's Texaco Station has quality products, 06/05/1958:10 Emil's Gulf Station offers good service (p), 07/31/1958:7 Auto service men organize club, Nemasket Carburetor Club,

    10/23/1958:1 Ray's Gulf Station grand opening at 68 North Main St (ad),

    11/06/1958:6 Emil's Gulf Station advises regulation lubrication for cars, 12/04/1958:9 Selectmen rescind David Melville garage permit denial, 01/01/1959:1 Bear Wheel & Brake Service, 6 Everett St (ad), 03/05/1959:4 Emil's Gulf Station offers good service (p), 03/12/1959:10 Al's Gulf Station, 86 North Main St (ad), 05/07/1959:7 Bear Wheel & Brake Service now at Everett Square, 07/02/1959:8 Bear Wheel & Brake Service, service specialists (p), 09/10/1959:8 Bear Wheel & Brake Service, expert work guaranteed, 12/17/1959:10

    Automobile Theft Taunton vehicle stolen from Town House lot, located in New York,

    01/20/1955:9 John Farmer's car stolen from Center St, 02/24/1955:1 Farmer's stolen car recovered off Rte 28, 03/03/1955:5 Middleboro youth committed to Boston home, 01/12/1956:6 Two female juveniles get one year of probation, 10/25/1956:6 Howell DeMoranville's stolen car located on Plymouth St,

    12/20/1956:11 Kenneth Cowan's auto located in Hyde Park, 01/10/1957:1 Middleboro juveniles charged with theft of Gomes' car, 01/10/1957:9 James Whynot's stolen car recovered in Carver, 03/07/1957:7 Used car stolen from Cannon's lot, 04/18/1957:3 Gamache's stolen used car recovered in Wood St field, 04/18/1957:11 Cannon's stolen car located in woods off Plymouth St, 05/09/1957:1 Vehicle stolen from Nemasket Hill Cemetery, 05/23/1957:12 Herbert Thomas, 3rd pleads guilty, Bruce Thayer pleads not guilty,

    06/06/1957:1 Stolen Brockton car discovered in West Bridgewater, 01/30/1958:1 Ernest DeMello, Jr. gets four months, 02/06/1958:9 Two juveniles wreck Mello's car after stealing it, 03/27/1958:1 Leonard Bump gets two months for drunkenness and auto theft,

    07/31/1958:1 Car stolen from Brockton located off Plympton St, 09/18/1958:1 Teenagers wreck car stolen from Shirley Wilson, 11/20/1958:1 Outbreak recently in town, 12/25/1958:1 Wheeler and Melville charged with receiving and concealing stolen

    auto, 02/12/1959:2 Donald Wheeler fined $200 and one year probation, 02/19/1959:7 Melville cleared of charge, 02/19/1959:7 Marilyn Healey's car found undamaged in woods, 02/26/1959:1 Anne Emerson reports missing car, 03/26/1959:1

    Automobile Theft continued Joyce Smith's stolen car recovered struck in snow, 04/02/1959:3 Brian Reed and Ronald Wilcox charged, 10/15/1959:4 William Washburn's stolen car recovered, thief arrested, 10/22/1959:9

    Automobiles Local couples join antique car rally to Peterboro, NH, 08/04/1955:9 Repairman Edward Riley has extraordinary repair vehicle, 03/22/1956:4 Foyes and Belbens travel 200 miles in antique auto, 09/06/1956:1 Mr and Mrs Donald Foye win ribbon at Newport Motor Car Festival,

    06/27/1957:11 Foye and Smith compete at South Shore Antique Auto Club rally,

    08/01/1957:9 Customization enthusiasts attempt to form club here, 08/22/1957:1 New car club to have headquarters in Lakeville, 08/29/1957:1 Motor rebuilding one of new club's activities (p), 09/05/1957:1 Car club selects name and officers, Midd-Lake Car Club,

    09/05/1957:11 New car club meets at Cherry St clubhouse, 09/12/1957:2 Antique car club participates in meet, hill climb (p), 09/19/1957:1 New car club gets name, The Middleboro Custom Car Association,

    09/19/1957:11 South Shore Antique Auto Club tours Martha's Vineyard,

    10/17/1957:12 Account of pioneering trip to Florida from 50 years ago by John Miller,

    02/06/1958:1 Early motoring days recalled by John Miller, 03/20/1958:8 South Shore Antique Car Club provides rides around sanatorium

    grounds (p), 06/05/1958:14 Mr and Mrs Leslie Belben enter 1915 Ford in NH rally, 09/04/1958:1 Donna Falconieri crowned Miss Middleboro Jaycee at auto show (p),

    12/11/1958:1 Automotive Service Club now has 40 members, 02/26/1959:9 Mr and Mr Donald Foye take to the road in antique autos, 08/27/1959:4 Local couples participate in antique auto foliage tour, 10/15/1959:1 Early transportation of Thomas Panesis, 1915 (p), 11/12/1959:12

    Automobiles - Law and Legislation Wayne Wright fined $100 for driving uninsured, unregistered vehicle,

    02/17/1955:9 Edward Freeman fined $10 for failure to produce registration,

    03/03/1955:8 Julian Smith fined $3 for driving without inspection sticker,

    05/19/1955:2 Ronald Rose fined $3 for driving without inspection sticker,

    05/19/1955:2 Basil Bartlett, Jr. fined $3 for driving uninspected motor vehicle,

    05/17/1956:3 Eugene Leighton fined for operating without insurance and with illegal

    plates, 09/04/1958:6 Donald Hadsell pleads nolo for failure to get car inspected,

    09/18/1958:3 Manuel Mendes fined $100 for operating uninsured car, 05/14/1959:4 Frederick Reimels fined $30 for failure to stop and not displaying

    proper lights, 05/21/1959:12 Wilfred Gerrior fined $3 for driving unregistered vehicle,

    05/21/1959:12 George Jones guilty of driving without plates, 09/10/1959:4 Roland McDonald withdraws appeal, fine revoked for illegally attached

    plates, 11/12/1959:5 Five fined for failure to have stickers, 11/26/1959:1 Daniel McDonald arrested for auto violations and drunkenness,

    attempts suicide, 12/17/1959:1 Isaac Bryant denies failure to have current sticker, case filed,

    12/24/1959:2 Automobiles - Parts. see also Benny's Home & Auto Stores; Richmond

    Automotive Service Harry E. Richmond cited for 30 years of service with Seiberling Rubber

    Co. (l), 03/03/1955:1 Cartoon boosts Middleboro retail (i), 11/22/1956:10 S. Edward Burnham and William Hines plan wholesale auto parts store,

    04/17/1958:5 B and H Auto Supply, Inc. opens on North Main St, 05/01/1958:1 Residents protest request for permit for Wood St lot, 09/17/1959:1

    Automotive Service Club Now has 40 members, 02/26/1959:9

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    Aviation Unidentified pilot and passenger crash land on Blanchard's land,

    05/10/1956:1 Pilot lands in pasture for a visit with Arthur Vasel, 09/06/1956:1 Allan Hale flies group to Nantucket for a cup of coffee, 10/18/1956:14 Youngster Shelagh Gordon gives impression of first flight,

    12/06/1956:12 National Guard airmen unhurt as plane lands in trees here, 08/08/1957:1 Chester Lewis applies to operate commercial landing field,

    09/26/1957:1 Airport subject of public hearing, 12/12/1957:1 State approves airport request, 12/26/1957:5 Sonic boom alarms locals, 11/13/1958:1

    Avilhiera, Frank B. Engaged to Norma Ruth Hamilton, 07/25/1957:7

    Ayers, Brenton S. Expresses views on taxes (l), 03/28/1957:7 Charge of operating still asinine (l), 09/26/1957:5 Responds to letter about Sabbath law (l), 01/09/1958:7

    Ayotte, Bob Real estate (ad), 07/05/1956:2 Announces appointment of Daniel Maloney to staff (ad), 01/02/1958:4 Ready to serve you (p), 01/09/1958:11 New office located at 3 Alden St (ad), 08/07/1958:5

    Ayotte, Joseph L. see also Joseph L. Ayotte & Son; Queen's Ranch President of NE Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association,

    02/10/1955:3 Dies at age 59, 05/31/1956:4 Obituary, 05/31/1956:7 Petition for probate of will, 06/14/1956:13

    Ayotte, Lydia Bartolucci Daughter born, 05/23/1957:7

    Ayotte, Mrs Joseph L. Sells Queen's Ranch to Mrs H. Coleman of Foxboro, 10/04/1956:1 Awards racing trophy for futurity, 10/04/1956:7

    Ayotte, Mrs Robert Father dies in Woonsocket, 02/26/195