An artist who lives to make their mark in the urban jungle or streetscape.
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
Franklin Library: Underground Picassos
What is an underground Picasso?
An artist who lives to make their mark in the urban jungle or streetscape.
An artist who lives to make their mark in the urban jungle or streetscape.
"before we deem it safe for people to go out there"
The disc golf course at Dacey Fields is looking for volunteers to help finish it, rather than folks to play it. Milford Daily News reports in an article in the Weds edition:
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1383332507/Franklin-disc-golf-course-still-taking-shape#ixzz2c2Njdr2O
Though rough, the course has quickly become popular. But Jette would prefer that people wait until the department finishes its work, urging patience.
"We are not advertising it for people to get out and play," he said.
The course has even found fans beyond town lines. Jette said the department recently received a request from the New England Flying Disc Association to stage a tournament there.
It’s not hard to find players, as the state has a strong disc golf community. "It seems to be a very fast-growing sport," he said. "There are probably about 20 courses in Massachusetts. There are even disc golf stores."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1383332507/Franklin-disc-golf-course-still-taking-shape#ixzz2c2Njdr2O
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Fallen Hero: Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis, U.S. Army
Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis, U.S. Army, born on December 8, 1921, was the son of Charles and Margaret Ellis, of 730 Union Street. For many years, Lloyd made his home here in Franklin with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thayer of Fales Street. Lloyd attended the Franklin Schools and was graduated from Franklin High School in 1939 where he was a popular and talented member of his class.
On November 14, 1942 Lloyd married the former Dorothy Brown of Franklin and he was employed as a machinist up until the time he entered the service of his country on September 13, 1943. After training, PFC Lloyd M. Ellis was sent overseas for combat in March of 1944.
Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis was killed in action in France on June 12, 1944 during the height of the battle following the American invasion of that country.
Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis was 22 years old at the time of his death during the invasion of France against the German forces.
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| Fallen Hero: PFC Lloyd Ellis |
Fallen Hero: Private First Class Elton E. Ekstrom, U.S. Army
Private First Class Elton E. Ekstrom, U.S. Army, was born on November 11, 1918 to August and Hannah Ekstrom. Elton lived with his parents, four sisters and three brothers at 417 Lincoln Street.
Elton attended the Franklin Public Schools and for a number of years lived on Lincoln Street and maintained his residence there after his marriage to the former Arlene Beals. Elton and Arlene were the parents of two sons, Paul and Elton, Jr. Paul graduated from West Point and served two tours of duty as an army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Elton, Jr. also served in the army during the Vietnam War Era.
PFC Elton E. Ekstrom served in the 87th Infantry Division of General Patton’s Third Army during the Rhine River crossing into Germany. Details of the Rhine River crossing as provided by Barbara Strang, 87th Infantry Division Historian, are as follows: “The assault boats of the 347th Battalion crossed the Rhine after midnight on March 25th. The Germans opened up with everything they had from the steep banks on the opposite side. Numerous boats were hit resulting in many casualties. Further assaults occurred at Rhens, Boppard, and Oberlahanstein.”
Private First Class Elton E. Ekstrom was killed by machine gun fire on March 18, 1945 at age 26 while in combat crossing the Rhine River.
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| Fallen Hero: PFC Elton Ekstrom |
Life is good Festival - Hall & Oates, Jack Johnson and more!
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In the News: old and new, cookie bake-off, social media
Some of 'old Franklin' in new high school
Seeing the front of the new Franklin High School for the first time, longtime residents may regard it like a familiar face they can’t quite place.
Franklin - St. Rocco's cookie bake-off was one sweet contest
Even as people lined up to buy plates of Italian favorites at St. Rocco's Feast on Saturday, three were busy tasting and assessing an American classic: Chocolate chip cookies.
Milford-area schools cautiously addressing social media
Increasingly, laptops and iPads are replacing No. 2 pencils and notebooks in the classroom.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Fallen Hero: Staff Sergeant Edward C. Dailey, U.S. Army Air Corps
Staff Sergeant Edward C. Dailey, U.S. Army Air Corps, son of John and Julia Dailey, was born on May 20, 1924. Edward lived with his parents and two sisters at 100 Union Street. Edward attended the Franklin public schools and graduated from Franklin High School in 1942. While at Franklin High, Edward was the captain of the basketball team and was an outstanding athlete in football and baseball as well.
Edward Dailey entered the army in 1943 and was assigned to the air force where he qualified as an aerial gunner. SSgt Edward Dailey participated in 11 bombing missions before the fatal mission which took his life in 1944. The following details of the mission were sent to Edward’s family, by Maurice J. Beacond, Jr., the pilot of the targeted plane: “Staff Sergeant Edward C. Dailey lost his life while on a bombing mission over Hungary in an attack of German fighter planes who concentrated their attack on the U.S. bomber. The bomber was fatally hit, caught fire from nose to bomb-bays, went into a vertical dive, and exploded.
Staff Sergeant Edward C. Dailey was 20 years old at the time of his death on August 20, 1944 somewhere over Hungary.
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| S/Sgt Edward Dailey |
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