South Middleborough Grange observes 100th anniversary

BY MIDDLEBORO GAZETTE

MIDDLEBORO — Members of the South Middleboro Grange #337 observed the organization’s 100th anniversary during two events held earlier this month. South Middleboro Grange was organized on December 6, 1913. The records of the secretary read as follows: December 6, 1913 “A new grange was instituted by Deputy William T. Herrick in South Middleborough Church known as South Middleborough Grange Number 337.”

A 100th anniversary celebration banquet was held on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Boston Tavern. Representatives from the Massachusetts State Grange and many subordinate (community) granges were represented along with members of South Middleboro Grange. The master of ceremonies was Shawn Gaudette, treasurer of South Middleborough Grange, who welcomed the guests in attendance and introduced Frank Jefferson, master (President) of South Middleboro Grange for opening remarks.