War news and public notices from Africa to Europe
Addis Ababa bombed by Italian planes as Haile Selassie flees south. Marilyn Miller dies at 38, prompting tributes on film and stage. Dr. Alice J. Johnson lists six marriage failure causes. Aimy Johnson aims to beat a world flight record solo. Japan and Germany consider a defensive pact amid Manchurian tension. Canada faces a multi billion dollar wealth dip. oil embargo urges Britain and Italy.
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Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Arthur Brisbane
Indian Mills Reservation Established in 1758
A historical note states an Indian Mills reservation was established in 1758 in Burlington County New Jersey. The fragment suggests it was the first such allocation but details are unclear from the torn text.
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Indian Mills
Burlington County
New Jersey
Sudbury River Recedes Slowly After March Flood
Sudbury River remains high and slow to fall after causing marsh overflow in Sudbury and Wayland. The flood washed out a road bed on Route 20 and halted Boston & Maine train service for a week while state crews built sandbag dikes and used power pumps to keep highways clear.
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Sudbury
Sudbury- Wayland
Wayland Square
Route 20
Sstate Highway Department
Boston & Maine
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Holds Noble Grand Night
Maynard reports Mizpah Rebekah lodge held Noble Grand Night at Odd Fellows hall with many members and guests. Flora Babb presided as NG, visiting officers led the degree work, a salad supper preceded the meeting, and plans were made for the Past Noble Grands meeting and a May 14 J. O. O. F. anniversary program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Flora Babb
N G
Mytle Godon, NG
Waltham
Elizabeth Spurr
Marlboro
Sadie Livingston
Roslindale
Sarah Parsons
West Acton
Mary A Jones
Anna M Basley
PNG
Sue Lyons
West Concord
Vera Silver
RSNG
Rebekah
Oddalows
Maynad Lodge
Daylight Saving Time Begins April 26 in Commonwealth
The report notes daylight time starts Sunday April 26 at 2 A M with clocks moved forward one hour. It advises setting clocks before bed April 25 and states railroads and telegraphs will adjust schedules to the new time while some services remain on Standard time. The lost hour will be regained on September 27 when clocks revert.
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Commonwealth
Summer schedule and anniversary masses at local churches
The summer schedule at St Bridget's Church begins next Sunday with masses at 7, 8:30 and 10:30 daylight saving time. A 25th anniversary mass for Mrs Agnes Dufour was held yesterday at St Elizabeth's Church West Acton. An anniversary mass for Thomas Cuddy is set for Friday at 8 at St Bridget's Church. A whist is mentioned.
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St. Bridget's Church
Agnes Dufour
St. Elizabeth’s Church
West Acton
Thomas Cuddy
Bridget’s Church
Three Clubs Stage Play Festival in Maynard
The annual play festival of the Massachusetts Cooperative League features the Maynard, Hubbardston, and Winchendon clubs. Maynard defends last year title with A Just Claim, cast including Sirkka Iehtinen and Paul Teikkila. Hubbardston presents The Copy with Veikko Merikanto and others. Winchendon plans a surprise entry as judges from out of town select the winner.
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Maynard
Massachusetts Cooperative League
Parker Street
Fitchberg
Huobardston
Winchendon
Maynard Club
Sirkka Iehtinen
Paul Teikkila
Ahti Jakkola
Helen Mark
Ketola
Nick Rudziak
Hubbardston Club
Veikko Merikanto
Leo Wage
Kino Olly
Usko Kuusisto
Onnie Kujalo
Andrew Hannula
John Hakkinen
Winchendon Club
Maynard din ner to honor AOH state officers in Boston
The Centennial Dinner of the Massachusetts Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Auxiliary will be held at Copley Plaza in Boston on Saturday evening May 9. Reservations have been made for many local members who plan to attend. At the LA AO IL whist party on Monday afternoon prizes went to listed members. Another party is planned for next Monday afternoon.
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Ida Brooks
Isa Kelley
Annie Scully
Catherine Bariteau
Fannie Cleary
A. Graham
Maynard Pomona Grange Meeting Attracts Members
The April session of Middlesex Central Pomona at Grange Hall drew a large crowd. Rev. E. G. Buckfin of Rhode Island State Grange spoke as chaplain, with readings by Mrs. Josephine Poore and baritone Eric Farnell with Florence Hastings. Deputies J Rex Shepler and Roy Hawes attended. Third and fourth degrees will be conferred at Maynard Grange Hall tomorrow night.
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Maynard
Middlesex Central
Pomona
Grange Hall
E. G. Buckfin
Rhode Island State Grange
Josephine Poore
Canton
Eric Farnell
Florence Hastings
J. Rex Shepler
Northampton
Roy Hawes
Sudbury
Maynard Grange Hall
Tomorow
Festival at Russian Church in Maynard
A Spring Festive by the Russian Orthodox church takes place on Saturday April 25th at 7 pm in Parker Street Hall. The program features Russian folk music and choir, with Kolia Negen guitar solo, a Balalaika player, and accordionist Eail F Anop interpreting Russian character dance music. It is the first such program in Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Parker Street Hall
Kolia Negen
Eail F.’Anop
Golfers at Play at Maynard Country Club Nine Hole Course
The Maynard Country Club reports large weekend turnout and holiday play. Frank Grieve says fairways and greens are in fine condition and weekly member tournaments start next week directed by club pro Pat Gianferante. Jake Swartz is named captain of the Maynard Four Ball team. Mise Mary O'Neil of Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Country Club
Frank Grieve
Pat Gianferante
Jake Swartz
Maynard
New Branch Store Opens in Maynard
The United Cooperative Store opened a new branch in Maynard drawing thousands in four days with praise for its modern equipment and service. Manager A. R. Rivers says the community’s support and patronage are appreciated. ConcordHigh School auditorium hosted a lively concert featuring amateur orchestra and soloists attracting a large crowd and praise for their performance.
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Maynard
United Cooperative
Eral
Park Avenue
A. R. Rivers
The
United
Funeral attendance and Worcester visitor in Bridgewater
Guyer Fowler attended his uncle's funeral in Bridgewater on Monday. Edward Sheridan of Worcester visited his parents on Maple Street during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyer Fowler
Bridgewater
Edward Sheridan
Worcester
James Sheridan
Maple Street
Parish Reunion at St Casimir’s Parish Hall
The annual St Casimir’s parish reunion gathered many parishioners Sunday afternoon at the parish hall. The banquet featured favorite Polish dishes, and Boston guest speaker Frank Trocki addressed attendees amid a program of vocal and instrumental music.
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St. Casimir’s
Frank Trocki
Boston
Complaints Filed Against Local Vegetable Peddlers
Complaints charging three men with peddling vegetables without licenses filed this morning by Special Justice Fred H B Morris. The defendants are Fred Happack and Arthur J Cavanaugh of 67 Joy street Somerville and Richard Keating of 100 Forward street Cambridge.
Peoples Theatre Marks 16th Anniversary in Maynard
The Peoples Theatre will mark its 16th anniversary with premieres starting the week of April 26. A feature titled Maynard fifteen Years Ago shows town officials police and fire department members prominent citizens stores and street scenes from a 15 year old Maynard era. Included are athletic events at Crowe Park and other archival footage courtesy of former proprietor Samuel Lever.
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Shirley
Maynard
American Legion
Burt Coughlin
The
Peoples Theatre
Samuel Lever
MHS Juniors to Present Aunt Drusila’s Garden Operetta
Maynard The pupils of Emerson Junior High School will present the operetta Aunt Drusila's Garden in the school Auditorium Wednesday and Thursday evenings this week. Tonight's performance starts at seven with limited adult and high school tickets. remaining tickets for school children at lower prices. Thursday's public show begins at eight with a nominal price. Directed by Miss Mary Doyle and Miss Eleanor Colburn, assisted by Miss Ann Pasakarnis and staff. Cast includes Dorothy Legere Annie Maria Brenda Pileck Frances D'Agata and many others.
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Concord
Concord High School
Ieibert
Goldman
Toselli
Henry Wheeler
Elsa Lundstrom
Mrs. Lamb
Frederick Allen, Jr
Messrs Lamb
Monson
Hartolomeo
Penelope Hutchinson
George Davis
Miss Kent
Miss Arkin
Caleb Wheeler
Mr. Ducharme
J. Vey Merrill
Joseph Bartolomeo
Mary Doyle
Eleanor Colburn
Ann Pasakarnis
Maynard Pupils Stage The Hoodoo and Earn Applause
Maynard high school performers presented The Hoodoo at Goorse Washington auditorium to capacity crowds on Thursday and Friday. Proceeds benefit the Students Scholarship Loan Fund of the Maynard Teachers Club. Cast included Constance Dawson as Lulu and Sophie Denesiwicz as Mrs Perrington Shine, with coaching by William Strooper Reynolds and Leo Mullin.
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Maynard
Maynard High Seaway
Goorse Washington Auditorium
Pscholarship Loan Fund
Maynard Teachers Club
William Strooper Reynolds
Leo Mullin
Lulu
Eleanor Flaherty
Mr. Dunn
T. Alvin Fraser
Semiramis Spiggot
Barbara Jordan
Spiggot
Victoria Jakusik
Joseph Boothroyd
Rue Foley
William Murphy
Charles Sullivan
Walter Tierney
Harold Wilcox
Ruth Bradley
Doris Miller
Maynard Schools to Close Friday for Sudden Closure
In Maynard, officials announce Friday closure of all schools due to an unspecified emergency. Families are advised to plan accordingly as district operations halt temporarily and return dates remain unclear.
Two Miners Rescued After Ten Days Entombment at Moose River
In Moose River Nova Scotia Dr D E Robertson and Charles Alfred Scadding are expected to be freed within an hour after ten days trapped by rock at the Moose River gold mine. Rescue teams cleared rock to a steel wall as a temporary hospital and medical staff stood by.
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Moose River Mine
N. S
D. E. Robertson
Charles Alfred Scadding
Moose River
Former foreman on Moose River mine heads to entombed scene
Concord Harvey Hugeins aged 62 of Pleasant Street left Monday night for the Moose River mine entombment site hoping to aid rescue efforts.
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Concord
Harvey Hugeins
Pleasant Street
Moose River
Maynard Foot baseball opens season with young squad
Maynard Foot baseball starts Friday at Crowe Park facing Winchester with a largely inexperienced lineup. Coach Renere Sawyers fielding a rebuilt staff after graduation losses, while Winchester brings veteran depth from Lexington. Maynard aims for early wins in Middlesex League play and a challenge to the defending champions.
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AL Cowles
Maynard
Maynard Foot
Winchester
Crowe Park
Renere Sawyers
Ag Battery
Cosel Sawyer
Lexreton
Couttield
Ehhowld
Dan
Ba WiWals
Sawyer
Maynard Wincher
Marlboro
Lexington
Middlesex
Minutemen
Medftord
Johnnie Yanchoes
Remarkable Stilts Hikes From Paris to Moscow and Vienna to Paris
Collier's recounts two extreme footless treks. In 1890 Silvain Dornon traveled roughly 1,800 miles from Paris to Moscow in 58 days atop stilts. In 1900 Johanna Hasslinger covered 8.5 miles daily from Vienna to Paris in 55 days on stilts, a daring endurance feat.
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Silvain Dornon
Paris
Moscow
Johanna Hasslinger
Vienna
Primary Election Set With Delegates for State and Local Posts
A primary for electing delegates to state and political conventions and town committees will be held at the high school auditorium on Tuesday April 28 with polls open 2 to 6. Republican delegates include two district and four at large. Democrats elect a 10 member town committee. Candidates include Thomas W Drechsler, Sadie Case, Charlotte Stockbridge, and others for the Republican slate. Democrats list Bernard Garrigan, Will Scully, Alice Joyce, William Smith, and Harold Lyons among others.
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Elect
High Auditorium
Republican National
Repub
Thomas W
Gerald Cowen
Sadie S. Case
Lotte M. Stockbridge
Howe
Hugo Kajander
Saarela
Dorothy Alving
Reg Jordan
Alan F. Palmer
Helenarela
Leslie W. Sims
B. Drechsler
Hollis G. Edwin Carlton, Jr
Cheslak
M. L. Lueill
Roy E. Marsden
Fraser
Gertrude M. Keene
J.murphy
Walter
Publican
Sims
Thomas Wright
Kan
Bernard H. Garrigan
Willi Scully
Alice Joyce
William Alice Smith
William Agnes W. Driscoll
Fred Harold A. Lyons
Jamagan
Harold Lyons
Del
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Ethiopia
Marilyn Miller
Alice J. Johnson
Philadelphia
Municipal Court
Findlay
Ohio
New York
Samuel Johnson
Garrick
Hell
Miss I. A. G
Winthrop W. Aldrich
Chase National Bank
America
Rhode Island
Federal Reserve
Mr. Aldrich
Joan of Are
Mary Walker
Nellie Bly
Aimy Johnson
Mollison
Cape Town
Duck
Japan
Germany
France
Russia
Manchukuo
Europe
Asia
Canadian Press News Service
Canada
Nungland
League
Italy
England
Mussolini
Lake Tana
King Features Syndicate, Inc
WNE Service
Sudbury River
Hubbardston
A.O.H. State Dinner
Pomona Grange
Mise
Mary O'Neil
Everett
Charles Manty
United Co-operative Society
A. N. Rivers
Captain January
Shirley Temple Temple
MHS
Dorothy Legere
Francis Wolik
Muriel Peterson
Marion Hinds
Harriet Moynihan
Ruth Hodgess
Margaret Crowe
Olive Beane
William J Lesage
Joseph Greene
John Smith
Donald Lent
Raymond Reynolds
Bennie Gudzinowiz
Louis Maglione
Charles Fouratt
John King
Leo Nurmi
Edwin Lilja
Steve Milewski
Edwin Wasuik
Dominic Cateline
Alfonso Sinicki
Andrew Ka
Sol Bloom
Dorothy Parker
Ralph Waldo
French
Emerson
Lexington Green
Con
Winchester High
Adelaide Sime
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