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and a member of the board of directors of the Buildings Care Company of Boston and the Saugus Cooperative Bank.
Though he is widely known for his achievements and success in the business world, he has also become prominent in other phases of life, contributing generously of his time and talents to those projects or organizations which labor for the advance- ment and welfare of the community. In his civic affiliations he is president of the Saugus Board of Trade, vice-president of the Lynn Council, Boy Scouts of America, of which he is a member of various com- mittees, and is chairman of the Court of Honor in Saugus; for many years he has served as chairman of the North Shore Mosquito Control Commission, which has had supervision in expending more than two hundred and fifty thousand dollars in the elimination of the insects in the marsh area from East Boston to the New Hamp- shire line. He has also served for many years as chairman of the Tuberculosis Seal Sale campaign in Saugus, and has taken a keen and active interest in supporting the Community Fund Association for Greater Lynn, serving as chairman of the annual drives in Saugus. Mr. Peckham is presi- dent of the board of trustees of the Clifton- dale Community House; serves as vice- president of the Saugus Welfare League; has been president of the Patterson (Ma- sonic) Club for the past three years; and has served as zone chairman, deputy district governor, and now occupies the office of counselor of the thirty-third district of Lions International. The only elective office he has ever chosen to hold is that of chair- man of the Cemetery Commissioners of Saugus, which he has filled for several years. He is chairman of the Safety Com- mittee of Saugus ; serves in the same capac- ity for the Water and Dock Commission ; is
vice-president of the Saugus Realty Com- pany ; president of the Saugus Knights of Pythias Building Association ; president of the Little Nahant Improvement Associa- tion ; and a short time ago was appointed chairman of the Federal Housing Admin- istration for Saugus. He is a director of the Saugus Lions Club and the council of So- cial Agencies of Greater Lynn. In his so- cial affiliations Mr. Peckham was a member and president of the Nanepashemet Club, the Universalist Men's Club and the Saugus Club.
Mr. Peckham resides in Saugus in one of the most attractive estates of this vicinity. He has established a custom here, which is both beautiful and generous. Every year at Christmas he illuminates the sunken gar- den on his property and throws it open to the public for a celebration. The display, which was started by him in 1922, has at- tracted wide comment and is visited by thousands annually. Throughout his life Mr. Peckham has been interested in all types of outdoor sports and finds great pleasure in golf and yachting. He is also much interested in horticulture.
On August 18, 1886, in Pomfret, Con- necticut, Mr. Peckham married Pauline Re- becca Adams, daughter of Edward Adams, a farmer and builder of Manchaug, Massa- chusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Peckham are the parents of one daughter, Leila B., who is now Mrs. Harry F. Wentworth and the mother of two children; Virginia and Rob- ert Peckham, both born in Saugus.
MALCOLM MORRIS RESTALL, M. D .- Of increasing prominence in the medi- cal circles of Marblehead, Massachusetts, of which he has been a member since early in 1928, Malcolm Morris Restall, M. D., brought to his profession both ample train- ing of the schools and hospital experience.
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He is a native of Everett, Massachusetts, born October 28, 1898, son of Charles E. and Ethel (Burden) Restall, his mother being of Maine birth. Charles E. Restall was born in Kingston, England, and came to America as a boy, locating first in Boston, but soon after removing to nearby Everett. He is now (1935) in business in Lynn, Massachu- setts, as a member of the firm of P. B. Magrane Company.
Dr. Malcolm Morris Restall was educated in the Everett grade and high schools, being a graduate of the latter institution, class of 1917. His preparation for higher education was completed in the Roxbury Latin School. When the United States entered the World War, Dr. Restall enlisted in the Students Army Training Corps of Harvard, and continued his studies in the University at Cambridge. Working at Harvard Uni- versity for the degree of Bachelor of Sci- ence, which he completed in 1922, he was graduated a Doctor of Medicine from the Harvard Medical School in 1926. From 1926 to 1928 he was a house doctor in the Albany Hospital, Albany, New York. In February, 1928, Dr. Restall established offices in Marblehead where he has since practiced. He is associated with the staffs of the Beverly Hospital, the Mary Alley Hospital, Marblehead, the Lynn Hospital, and Phillips House, Boston. He is a mem- ber of the Massachusetts Medical Soci- ety and the American Medical Association. Among his clubs and sports interests are the Badminton Club, and the Model Yacht Club, of Marblehead.
On February 9, 1928, Malcolm Morris Restall, M. D., married Doris Higgins, of Dedham, Massachusetts.
CHARLES A. CRONIN-The experi- ences acquired in an eventful career have all proved useful to Charles A. Cronin in performing the duties of his office as post-
master of Lawrence. His business back- ground has developed qualities essential to successful administration of this responsi- bility and his executive ability and know- ledge of organization is well demonstrated in the capable manner in which he is serv- ing. Mr. Cronin was born in Lawrence on September 22, 1890, the son of John H. and Mary (McNamara) Cronin, natives of Mal- den, where John H. Cronin was engaged in business as a druggist for many years. He died in 1914, and his wife is also deceased.
Educated in the public schools of Law- rence and being graduated from high school in 1910, Mr. Cronin followed his father's profession by attending the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, from which he re- ceived the degrees of Doctor of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemist. After com- pleting his education, Mr. Cronin was en- gaged in specialty work at Harvard Uni- versity. Being interested in aviation he attended the aeronautical school of the Mas- sachusetts Institute of Technology and re- ceived the certificate of junior military avia- tor; he enlisted in the Air Corps and served overseas on detached service with the French Flying Corps as a pursuit pilot. In 1918 Mr. Cronin received a commission as second lieutenant in the United States Army Air Service and was honorably discharged at Minelo, New York, in 1919. He returned to Lawrence and became a salesman for the Jersey Ice Cream Company and his abilities led to his becoming sales manager. The Jersey Ice Cream Company entrusted to him the entire responsibility of establishing a branch of the business in St. Petersburg, Florida, and he organized and conducted the business in an efficient manner. He also originated and put into operation the method of shipping dairy products through mechani- cal refrigeration, a method now universally used. While engaged in private business enterprises, Mr. Cronin was appointed on
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July 2, 1933. acting postmaster of Lawrence and in 1934 became postmaster. Disciplined, energetic and having had wide experience in various fields of endeavor, he has conducted the mail service and other duties attendant upon his office efficiently and with great credit to his abilities.
Mr. Cronin is active in civic and commu- nity matters and as a true citizen gives his intelligent attention to political affairs. Wel- fare and charitable organizations have re- ceived his generous support and all efforts that have for their purpose municipal better- ment find him a willing co-worker.
On June 3, 1921, he married Gertrude P. Walsh, of Lawrence, and they are the par- ents of two children : 1. Virginia Mary, who was born on April 1, 1922. 2. Charles A., Jr., who was born on October 26, 1927. The family residence is No. 11 Holton Street, Lawrence.
GEORGE PARKER CAMPBELL-For over three decades George Parker Camp- bell has directed the activities of the Mar- blehead High School as principal. During this period he has also become one of the foremost civic and social figures here. lend- ing his support to all those projects de- signed to advance the welfare of this com- munity and being prominently identified with the leading organizations in this sec- tion. Professionally he has established an enviable reputation among his colleagues and the public at large who esteem and re- spect him for his ability and public spirit.
George Parker Campbell was born in Rutland, Massachusetts, April 28, 1875, the son of Thomas L. and Janet (Hamilton) Campbell, both natives of Scotland. His father, who was brought to this country by his parents during his early boyhood, en- gages in farming. Mr. Campbell was edu- cated in the public schools of his native community and later attended Cushing
Academy, there completing his preparatory work for college in 1896. In the following fall he matriculated at Williams College from which he was graduated in 1900 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In that year he began his professional career, securing a position of sub-master at the Bridgeton Academy in Maine. He remained at this institution for two years and then left to become principal of the high school in Groveland, Massachusetts, maintaining this post until 1905. Later he served as sub- master of the high school in Hingham until 1906. Throughout this period he was se- curing a broad and well rounded experience in the field of school administration that prepared him for the important work he is carrying on today. During the latter year he came to Marblehead and became prin- cipal of the high school.
Professionally Mr. Campbell has been deeply interested in the secondary phase of education and has made an extensive study of the subject. In this connection he was awarded the degree of Master of Education from Harvard University in 1923. As one of the leading figures in the education field of this vicinity Mr. Campbell is known as an able administrator to educational leaders of this vicinity. He is a member and was president of the Essex County Teachers As- sociation, in 1933, a member of the Massa- chusetts Headmasters Association, and be- longs to the National Education Associa- tion.
Apart from his professional activities other phases of community life have at- tracted him and he has been president of the Young Men's Christian Association of Mar- blehead, an organization he has also served as recording secretary for a number of years. In addition, he was a member of the board of directors of the Old North Men's Club, and for one year was president of this body. During his collegiate career Mr.
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Campbell was a member of the Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity.
On August 27, 1903, Mr. Campbell mar- ried Hattie B. Lucke of Worcester. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell now reside at No. 47 Evan Road, Marblehead.
VERNON WYNNE EVANS-Vernon Wynne Evans, superintendent of public schools in Saugus, occupies a prominent place in the educational realm of Essex County. For over a decade he has been intimately associated with the school sys- tem of this vicinity in an official capacity, and in his present position is responsible for directing the activities of fourteen schools comprising an enrollment of ap- proximately thirty-six hundred students and a faculty staff of one hundred and three teachers. Apart from his professional pursuits his efforts in various community affairs led to his election to public office, serving as a member of the State Legisla- ture for three consecutive terms.
Vernon Wynne Evans was born in Sau- gus, Massachusetts, January 7, 1895, the son of Evan and Winnifred (Jones) Evans, the former a native of Saugus and the latter of Chelsea. The family on Vernon Wynne Evans' paternal side trace their American ancestry to his grandfather, Evan Evans, who was born on the Island of Anglesea, off the coast of Wales, and came to this coun- try as a young man, settling in Lynn, where, for a number of years, he engaged in the grocery business, and was prominent in Masonic affairs. The establishment founded by the progenitor of the family is still being conducted by Mr. Evans' father, who has also been active in civic affairs, having served as a member of the Saugus Board of Public Welfare for eighteen years.
Mr. Evans received a general education in the public schools of his native com-
munity, graduating from high school here in 1913. In the fall of the same year he matriculated at Boston University where he completed his collegiate training in 1917. A short time prior to his graduation from college the United States entered the World War and in October of that year Mr. Evans enlisted in the United States Army, becom- ing a member of the field artillery of the 82d Division. He went overseas with this unit as a private and after serving in France for a period was commissioned a second lieutenant. During his military career he was graduated from the Saumur Artillery School in Saumur, France, after complet- ing an intensive three-months' course. In 1919 he returned to this country and re- ceived an honorable discharge from the service at Fort Totten, Long Island, New York. He maintained an interest in mili- tary affairs and for thirteen years served in the Reserve Corps of the United States Army with the rank of captain.
Shortly after he arrived home he secured a position in the Swampscott High School and taught at that institution for one year. Though he was but twenty-three years of age at this time he manifested a keen in- terest in politics and was elected to serve as a member of the State Legislature in 1920 for a term of one year. The com- mendable record he established with this body led him to be reëlected for a two- year term and in 1923 he was again dele- gated to serve this district. As a legislator he served on many important committees, among them those on education, towns and counties. In addition, he also served as a member of the Saugus Board of Selectmen for a period of five years.
In 1921 Mr. Evans became a member of the Saugus High School faculty and was designated a sub-master. Nine years later he was appointed principal of the school
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and in April, 1933, was named superintend- ent of schools, the position he ably occupies today.
Apart from his professional and political activities other phases of community life have attracted him and he has been liberal and unselfish in lending his support. He was a member of the board of trustees of the public library and holds the distinction of having acted as chairman to this body at the age of twenty-one. Mr. Evans is a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and in his fra- ternal affiliations is a member of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows. He also belongs to several educational societies.
Mr. Evans is married and resides with his wife and family at No. 88 Chestnut Street, Saugus.
H. FRANCIS DOLAN-For many years H. Francis Dolan, president of the Salem City Council, has occupied a prominent place in the official life of this city. Throughout his career as a public servant he has won the recognition and esteem of many of the outstanding civic and political leaders of this section and the confidence of the public at large, which has seen fit to re- elect him to important and responsible office of public trust on numerous occasions. In addition to his activities in this phase of public life he has also taken a keen and ac- tive interest in the social organizations of this vicinity and today is prominently asso- ciated with many of the leading clubs and societies of this section.
Mr. Dolan was born in Salem, Massachu- setts, January 24, 1884, the son of Cormack and Susan B. (Brady) Dolan, both natives of Ireland. His father who died on a visit to his native land in 1905, came to this country in 1879, and settled in Salem where he entered the grocery business. Mr. Dolan
received a general education in the public schools of this community and after com- pleting his studies here entered business college. Soon after finishing his commer- cial training he engaged in the grocery business, which he was eminently qualified to conduct in view of the long and well- rounded experience he had enjoyed under the expert tutelage of his father. He con- tinued to conduct this enterprise until 1933, when he retired from active business.
Throughout his life he has manifested a deep interest in politics and supported the work of the Republican organization here for many years. His career as an office holder dates back to 1908, when he was elected a member of the Salem Common Council. He served with that body con- tinuously from that date until 1912, when the charter was changed and all members retired. Though he was not run for office again until 1928, when he was elected a member of the city council, he maintained an active interest in political affairs and was regarded one of the outstanding lead- ers of his party in this vicinity. Since the aforementioned date he has served continu- ously as a member of the council with out- standing success and distinction. In 1934 his colleagues recognizing his abilities as an administrator, elected him president of the council, a post which he occupies today. During the first year of his career as an office holder he also won the distinction of being appointed a delegate to the county convention which was being held for the purpose of selecting delegates to the na- tional convention of the Republican party. He also has been elected by the county commissioners to the post of custodian of the District Court Building.
Socially Mr. Dolan is a member and past president of the Broad Street Social Club, is past president and member of the Young
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Men's Temperance Society and a director in Bungalow Associates, Incorporated. In his fraternal affiliations he belongs to the Be- nevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
On April 26, 1911, Mr. Dolan married Alice F. Regan of Peabody, and they are the parents of seven children: Francis J., James A., Charles A., Alice F., Eileen, Ed- ward and Robert. The Dolan family re- sides at No. 44 Broad Street, Salem.
JOHN AUGUSTINE COSTELLO- The distinguished career of John Augustine Costello, of Lawrence, includes the fields of law, military and civic service. The rec- ord of his life and character portray him as a man of quick perception in practical af- fairs, a citizen of broad sympathies and of large usefulness in community life and a friend who is ever steadfast. He was born in Lawrence on August 24, 1896, son of Edward and Mary (Gillen) Costello, na- tives of Ireland. Edward Costello came to the United States about 1853, settling first in Salem, and three years later established his residence in Lawrence, where, in 1886, Mary (Gillen) Costello came to reside. A construction foreman by trade Edward Cos- tello served in 1882 as a member of the city council, and died May 1, 1900. His widow is living, in Lawrence.
John A. Costello was educated in local public schools and upon being graduated from Lawrence High School in 1915, en- tered Holy Cross College and was gradu- ated in 1919 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Led by his interest in law he matricu- lated at Harvard Law School and received a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1922 from that institution, being admitted in the same year to the bar. With America's entry into the World War, the patriotic spirit of Mr. Costello led him to offer his services and because of his educational background he was admitted to the officers training camp
at Plattsburg and was later transferred to the students army training camp at Holy Cross College as an instructor. Enlisting July 6, 1918, he was honorably discharged December 15, 1918.
Establishing himself in the practice of law at Lawrence, Mr. Costello speedily made a name for himself among the leading members of the bar and built up a clientele that includes his services as counsellor to several of the larger commercial institutions of Lawrence. His devotion to his clients interests has won not only their respect for his abilities as a lawyer but has brought about an admiration for his integrity and adherence to the highest qualities of man- hood. Mr. Costello is a member of the Lawrence Bar Association, Lawrence High School, Holy Cross and Harvard Law School Alumni associations, and the Ameri- can Legion in which he holds the office of judge advocate. Practicing in all courts, his offices are located at No. 332 Bay State Building and he resides at No. 153 Prospect Street.
JOHN E. CUDDY-For over fifteen years John E. Cuddy has been one of the outstanding business men and civic workers in the city of Lawrence. During his long and distinguished career he has come to occupy important and responsible positions in the life of the community and State and through the wise and able manner in which he has conducted his undertakings, has won the esteem and respect of the populace.
Mr. Cuddy was born in Lawrence, July 29, 1887, the son of John E. and Margaret (Kelley) Cuddy. His father, who for a number of years was a loom fixer in this community, was a native of Lawrence, hav- ing come to this country in his youth. Mr. Cuddy, the son received a general educa- tion in the public schools and the Berkley Preparatory School of Boston. In 1915 he
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engaged in a real estate business in Law- rence which he has maintained since.
In his civic and business activities Mr. Cuddy has been president of the Hampton Associates, vice-president of the Rocking- ham National Bank of Exeter, New Hamp- shire, resigning from this position in 1933, and a director of the Community Chest, in addition to conducting a general insurance business in which he represents some of the largest firms in the country. He also owns and conducts the Casino at Hampton Beach, in New Hampshire.
In 1914 Mr. Cuddy was elected to the State Legislature and served one term. His popularity as a lawmaker is reflected in the fact that on two occasions since then his party and supporters have designated him as candidate for State Senator. Socially he is a member of the Benevolent and Protec- tive Order of Elks where he is a trustee of Lawrence lodge.
On December 28, 1909, Mr. Cuddy mar- ried Mary E. Riley of Malone, New York, and they are the parents of one son, John E. III, born October 16, 1910, and now a student at McGill Medical School in Mon- treal, Canada. Mr. Cuddy resides at No. 16 Ridge Road in Lawrence and maintains business offices in the Bay State Building.
CHARLES PHILBRICK SUMNER-
For many years Charles P. Sumner directed the activities of one of the foremost shoe counter concerns in the State of Massachu- setts, and, during his career, became known for the excellence of his product and the prominent position he attained in the social, civic and business life of the city of Haver- hill.
Mr. Sumner was born in Haverhill on Au- gust 23, 1860, the son of James S. and Annie M. (Fowler) Sumner, the father a native of Dalton, New Hampshire, and the mother of
Haverhill, Massachusetts. He attended pub- lic schools of his native community, and when his schooling was ended, determined to enter the field of journalism. In this con- nection he entered the printing trade. He soon came to realize, however, that he would not be happy in that work and he quit his job to join his father in the shoe counter business, the first step of a successful career. Under the expert guidance of the elder Sum- ner he secured an experience that was to fit him admirably for the work he came to assume later in life. After working with his father for some time he joined his brother, Arthur B., who was in the same business. Mr. Sumner remained with his brother until his own business was established and his time was then given to furthering his per- sonal affairs. His experience and natural ability led his enterprise on a steadily ascend- ing line of success until he retired from active business in 1923 to devote his time to private interests. His business aptitude, however, caused him to become interested in many other phases of commercial life and in this connection became a director of the Merchants' Bank, which was afterwards consolidated with the Haverhill National Bank.
A man of outstanding personality he was widely known throughout the fraternal cir- cles of this section, being prominently identi- fied with the Masonic Order, of which he was a member of Saggahew Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons ; and Pentucket Chapter ; Haverhill Council; Haverhill Commandery, Knights Templar. In the Scottish Rite he attained the thirty-second degree as a mem- ber of Massachusetts Consistory, and was a Noble of Aleppo Temple, Mystic Shrine, at Boston. He was also a member of the Be- nevolent and Protective Order of Elks and belonged to the Knights of Pythias. So- cially he was affiliated with many of the leading local organizations and held mem-
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