Making 1937 a Gala Year
A column reflects on 1936 safety campaigns for motorists and public indifference, noting expectations for renewed efforts by the National Safety Council and local groups. It criticizes expert advice, royal mischief in Britain, and proposes Civilian Conservation Corps reform to create a citizen army, then muses on actors moving between Broadway and Hollywood and their impact on travel.
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Iita Monica
Calif
National Safety Council
Broadway
Hollywood
Demolay Play Wins Applause From Large Crowds
Maynard Dramatic club presented The Late Christopher Bean by Sidney Howard in Parker Street Hall over two nights to a capacity audience. Cast featured John Murphy as Dr Haggett and Kathryn Bariteau as Abby with Constance Dawson Laura Aho J. Murray MacKenzie William Ledgar Richard Elson Walter Denniston and others. Directed by Leo Mullin and Reynolds, with Promoter Mrs. Frank Greive and stage staff handling makeup lighting props and tickets.
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Maynard
Christopher Bean
Sidney Howard
Maynard Dramatic Club
Parker Street Hall
L. D. Wilson Chapter
Order of DeMolay
John Murphy
Haggett
Peg” Murray
Kathryn Barieau
Abby
Constance Dawson
Laura Aho
J. Murray MacKenzie
Warren Creamer
William Ledgard
Tallant
Richard Elson
Walter Denniston
Susan Haggett
Kathryn Bariteau
Margaret Murray
Ada Haggett
Daugh Cor
Laura Ahe Warren Creamer
J. Murray MacKenzie ‘Vallant
William Ledgard Rosen
Richard Elson Maxwell Draper
Toom
Vermont
Leo F. Mullin
William H. Reynolds
Frank Greive
Joseph Wasuik
William P. Cameron
Doris Miller
Leo Comeau
Robert McLane
Richard C. Elson
George Weaving Willis Stockbridge
Ralph Burscad
Fred Baaggsen
Melvin Smith
Robert McGarry
Roger Matthewman
Robert Lawson
George Hekkal
Fred Manty
Edward Grunwald
Bernard Smith
James Boulden
David Leithead
Rachel Tucker
Doris Bean
Della Koch
Myrtle Hodgess
Virginia Taylor
Marion Hull
Mary Fraser
Beverly Green
Edward Athorn
Robert Jester
DeMolay to Observe 11th Anniversary in Maynard Hall
The L. D. Wilson Chapter of DeMolay marks its 11th anniversary in Maynard Hall on Monday Feb 1. Master Councillor Ralph Buretad leads a short business meeting and Majority Service for members just past 21. Merit awards are presented, a district contest sketch by DeMolay winners, a buffet by Mothers Circle, and entertainment by Maynard Hill Billiies during luncheon.
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Mothers Circle
Maynard Hill Billiies
Maynard VFW Auxiliary Whist and Beano Winners
At the weekly VFW Auxiliary event in Maynard, prizes went to Mrs. BE Reid Mrs. Frank Gilleney Mrs. E Burwood Ida Kelley Mrs. Lena Franklin M M Boothroyd E B Johnson J Comean Joseph Fields Beano Kenneth Perkins Mrs L Heneon B H W Matteon E Johnson Jordery Prin ore. 3 Dore 00 Te. Another will be held Friday House.
Pastor Rev Arthur Jeffries resigns West Acton post
West Acton Baptist Church announces the pastor Rev Arthur M Jeffries will leave the eight year tenure at the end of February to lead Manchester by the Sea First Baptist Church starting March 1 He arrived from Milton New Hampshire where he previously served four years and studied at Gordon College Divinity School The article notes church improvements and the pastor's civic involvement and praises his wife’s support.
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West Acton
Arthur M. Jeffries
First Baptist Church
Manchester-by-the- Sea
Jeffries
New Hampshire
Federated Church
Milton
Divinity School
Gordon College
Boston
Jeffries Dastorate
Surprise for Miss Farrell at Front Street home
A Maynard surprise party honored Miss Mary M Farrell as she prepares to depart for New York to join the Order of St Joseph at Brentwood. Friends and neighbors gave a purse and gifts as the local Hill Billy band played with piano selections by Miss Annie L White and Edson Baird. Refreshments followed amid well wishes for her religious life.
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Maynard
Mary M Farrell
Thomas Farrell
Front Street
Miss Farrell
New York
Order of St Joseph
Brentwood
Mrs Martha B Clayton Dies in Beverly Hospital
Mrs Martha B Clayton widow of Bertie C Clayton of River Street died at Beverly Hospital on Tuesday January 19 after two years of ill health. She lived in South Acton for 12 years and left three sisters, Mrs B B Nelson and Mrs Keat Allen of Plaistow, among others.
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South Acton
Martha B&b. Clayton
Bertie C Clayton
River Street
Beverly Hospital
Five Contests In Caucus Of Republicans Maynard
The Republican caucus was held Monday night at the Auditorium with 217 votes cast. Leslie Sims presided. tellers included Mrs Charlotte Stockbridge and others. Five contests determined school, water, welfare, health seats, plus a strong slate for constable and nominations for town offices.
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Maynard
Leslie Sims
Republican Town Committee
Charlotte Stockbridge
Avipistus Saarela
Edward Archer
Reginald Jones
William Stockwell
Herbert Usher
Robert KE. Marsden
Howard L. King
Robert R Hatch
Alfred D Holt
Thomas Wright
Henry E Price
Board of Public Welfare
Benjamin T. Brown
Roy E Marsden
Donald Lent
William J Banks
George H Gutteridge
George J Thane
George Stockwell
Robert Lester
Ernest E. Johnson
William V. Hansen
Arthur Woodart
Oswald C Drechsler
Leon White
Soldiers’ Memorial
WPA Project Approved For Maynard Roads
Selectmen win approval for a Farm to Market Road WPA project under the State Public Works Department. Work will begin once crews are assigned, with Puffer Road and Old Marlboro Road among those to be improved.
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Maynard
State Department of Public Works
Public Works Department
Puffer Road
Old Marlboro Road
Presidential Social whist and dancing party set for Feb 9
The Presidential Social, replacing the Presidential Birthday party, will be held Tuesday February 9 at the George Washington Auditorium. The executive committee includes Donald Lent chair Frank Sheridan secretary and Harold Morgan treasurer.
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Maynard
George Washington Auditorium
Donald Lent
Selectman
Frank ¢. Sheridan
Harold Morgan
Chelmsford Public Schools Teacher Among Ongoing Absences
Catherine Coughlan a teacher at Brooks Street Chelmsford Public Schools remains home for several days due to pupil related concerns. District officials cite student safety and classroom disruption as factors in the extended absence.
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Mies
Catherine Coughlan
Brookstreet
Chelmsford
Maynard Town Progress Highlighted In 1936 Report
The Board of Selectmen submits the 1936 annual town report noting improved finances and a favorable cash balance. They cite work truck purchases, snow plows, and Highway improvements on Parker and Great Road, plus new sidewalks and WPA projects. Plans include Mill Street Bridge, Alumni Field development, and Town Building remodeling, with deaths and by-law revisions mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
McCarron
Parker Street
Great Road
Mill Street
Thompson Street
Stace Numler
Selectmen
WPA
Florida Road
Summer Street
Alumni Field
Parker House
Sewer Department
Dhar
John Connors
Civil Service
New Village
Hillside
Highway Department
Waltham Street
Maynard
Roy E. Marsden
Donald Alent
Frank J. McCarron
Old Folks Ball and Concert Returns to White Cross Guild
Maynard hosts the 22nd annual Old Folks concert and ball at the High School auditorium Thursday night. The program features entertainment whist and dancing with a parade of old time fancy and comic costumes and prizes for best and most comical outfits. Proceeds support the Guild treasury for welfare work.
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Maynard
White Cross Guild
A. A. Hilferty
Guild
William Smith
Frank J. McCarron
John Hannon
John Maley
Herbert W. Martin
Margaret McCormack
Dorothy Hannon
Mildred Morgan
Pauline Clark
Annie Lyons
Agnes Driscoll
Alice Nagle
Patrick McGrath
John J. Donahue
C. J. Lynch
Grange To Award Prizes At Tomorrow Night Meeting
Maynard Grange will hold a gathering tomorrow night with prizes for the best collection of keepsakes. A guessing contest on old photos, a poetry contest and musical games are planned. A $100 spending challenge in twenty four hours will be answered by toll call.
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Maynard Grange
Emerson Hospital Fund Drive Aids Maynard Community
Maynard residents and local organizations are urged to support Emerson Hospital as operating costs rise and service demand grows. The Maynard committee of three includes James P. King James A. Coughlan and Sidney E. McCleary local treasurer. Weekend visitors Mr and Mrs William Jenkins of Chelmsford stayed with Mr and Mrs Jesse A Taee Heke howe ae Nretane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Emerson Hospital
James P. King
James A. Coughlan
Sidney E. McCleary
William Jenkins
Chelmsford
Jesse A. Taee Heke Howe
Concord Woman's Club Hosts 11th District Meeting
The Concord Woman's Club entertained as the 11th District session of the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs met at the Scout House on Monday. Speakers included Miss Herrick and Mr. Bloomfield among others. debated a tax proposal of 25 dollars per 1000 and other topics on heart balm bills traffic laws and safety.
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Concord
Thechusetts
Federation of En's Clubs
Scout House
Conf
Legislation
State of Women’s Clubs
Miss Marys Herrick
Federation
Wiliam
Mr. Foster
Glley
Town reports being printed for Maynard election
The town reports are being printed with local reporters publishing preliminary comments before the election. February 8 is noted as a key date for circulation and release.
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Maynard
Phy & Snyder
Pele
Utmouth
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