Maynard News Highlights Local Social and Military Updates
The Maynard column reports on church services at the Method Church, a Legion auxiliary meeting change, and visits from Dorchester guest William Mack. It notes the Norwood Comets comedy at Powder Mill Road hall, Northeastern Fresh basketball victories, a beano party for Rita Foley’s group, and a street accident in Boston involving Leo Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Rita Foley
Sherman Avenue
Leo Fowler
Garfield Street
Massachusetts
Huntington Avenues
Boston
Boston City Hospital
Concord Officers Scoped for Investment in 1937
President Samuel Hoar and Vice President Thomas Todd lead the lineup with Henry F. Smith as Treasurer and Julian W. Ballou as Assistant Treasurer. An Investment Committee includes Hoar, Tuttle, Buttrick, Pratt, and Smit with Helen H. Moore as Clerk. Concord, Massachusetts, January 21, 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hoar
Thomas Todd
Henry F. Smith
Asst
Julian W. Ballou Aast
Whitney S. Smit
Horace F. Tuttle
Stedman Buttrick
Burleigh L. Pratt
Helen H. Moore
Concord
Mass
Maynard marriage intentions filed for local couples
Delfia Beatrice Mariani of 6 Waltham Street and Anthony M DeMembro of Sudbury Mass. intend to marry. Norman Shorette of 9 Warren Street Maynard and Clara Mefora of 13 Forest Street Maynard also filed intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Delfia Beatrice Mariani
Waltham Street
Anthony M. DeMembro
dAlessinan Road
Sudbury
Mass
Norman Shorette
Warren Street
Clara Mefora
Forest Street
Requiem High Mass Held For James Hunt
Funeral services for James Hunt, longtime resident, were held Friday from the home of his daughter Mrs. Eva Evers on Powdermill road. A requiem high mass occurred at St. Bridgets Church with interment in the parish cemetery. Mr. Hunt died Tuesday afternoon at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital after a long illness. He is survived by a son, William Hunt of Rochester, and Merl Blunt, recently retired from the American Powder company after 54 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Peterson
Spring Lane
Massachusetts General Hospital
Leonard Kelley
Lebanon
Sumner Hill Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Matrons and Patrons Association of the Eastern Star
Harry Burnham
Great Road
Sudbury Street
Delia Casey
Charles Fletcher
Harold Wilcox
New Britain Ct
Charles Wilcox
Brookes Street
Beatrice Smith
Hartford, Ct
William Smith
Pine Street
Ernest Johnson
Roy Prescott
Concord Street
Susan Kelley
Fleanor Shendan
Ada Downey
Minnie Downey
Esther Smith
Legion Auxiliary
Middlesex County Council
Woburn
Pardwell A. Chapman
Boston City Hospital
Heiss
Woodlawn Cemetery
Everett
Maynard
James Hunt
Eva Evers
Powdermill Road
St. Bridgets Church
Mrr
Hunt
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
William Hunt
Rochester
Merl Blunt
American Powder Company
Weekly whist party draws large attendance at AOH Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary AOH weekly Monday whist gathering saw a large turnout. Prizes were awarded to Reba Bach rack Mrs Burwood Elizabeth Reed Susie Sheehan Gladys Taylor Mrs Graham Julia White May Schnabr Mary Geleney Catherine Pariteau Elizabeth White Eva Morrill Sara Bill Ida Brooks Tda Gruber Amy Brayden Nora Riley Sadie King Lena Rodway Amy Ryan Linnie Hodgdon Mrs Woodcock Mildred Zaniewski Mrs Keefe Bertha Fearns. A special prize went to Mrs Susie Sheehan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Reba Bachrack
Mrs. Burwood
Elizabeth Reed
Susie Sheehan
Gladys Taylor
Mrs. Graham
Julia White
May Schnabr
Mary Geleney
Catherine Pariteau
Elizabeth White
Eva Morrill
Sara Bill
Ida Brooks
Tda Gruber
Amy Brayden
Nora Riley
Sadie King
Lena Rodway
Amy Ryan
Linnie Hodgdon
Mrs. Woodcock
Mildred Zaniewski
Mrs. Keefe
Bertha Fearns
V F W Card Party Prizes Won At Weekly Whist Event
At the V F W post headquarters weekly whist party prizes were awarded door prize to Mr Hodgdon special prize to Mary Flannery and numerous other prizes to a long list of attendees including Patrick Murray Lena Walsh Dora Shear Maxine DeLory William Wasiuk Annie White A C Davis and many more. Bingo prizes went to Mrs Anderson of Hudson Madeline DeMars Pat Johnson and others including Mrs Potter Mrs Tobin Mrs DeMars Mary Towler Mrs McCarthy and Mrs Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Door
Mr. Hodgdon
Mary Flannery
Patrick Murray
Lena Walsh
Dora Shear
Maxine DeLory
William Wasiuk
Annie White
A. C. Davis
Alice O'Brien
Potter
Theresa Sharpe
Mabel Tobin
Tibbetts
William Greene
Peculiarity of Fungi Affects Red Clover Mildew
Most fungi thrive on rain but powdery mildew on red clover is adversely affected by rainfall, an unusual exception noted in agricultural observations.
Death of Dr. Chas. B. Mack Regrets Maynard Health Officer
The sudden death of Dr. Charles B. Mack state health officer since 1991 shocked the Maynard Board of Health. He cooperated with the local board on clinics and rabies and tuberculosis programs and praised their work. Survived by his wife and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Charles B. Mack
Board of Health
Mack
Maynard Board of Health
Lester IF
Cowles
J. W. Saarela
John Johnston
University of London
Eng
Red Cross
France
Washington
D. C
American College For Surgeons
Rockefeller Institute
Maynard A. R. C. Raises Flood Relief Funds
Maynard branch of the Red Cross with National Red Cross is fundraising for mid western flood sufferers. Donations may be given to the chairman or to several local school principals and officers at Assabet Institution for Savings or Maynard Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Branch
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Mid-West
James Mahoney
Maynard
James T. King
Nellie May
Grace Perley
Mary Doyle
Patricia Higgins
Mary Frikson
Alice Nagle
Harriet Naylor
Gertrude Keene
Frank Farnell
Assabet Institution For Savings
Maynard Trust Company
Thomas French
Edward Pulfer
Walter R. Denniston
Grange Plans Home Whist Series Start
Maynard Grange hosts first home whist at Fletcher corner home of Mrs. Norman Parsons. Prizes awarded to James Farrell and John Eikner. fridge prizes to Doris Violet and John Anderson. Hosts include Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. George Priest. Next party set for February 3 at Mrs. Leslie Sims home with Anne Duclos and Phyllis Savikoski as hostesses.
Anchor and Ark Glee Club to stage Pinafore operetta
The Anchor and Ark Glee Club will present the musical operetta Pinafore with rehearsals starting this week under the direction of Mrs. Victor Salloway. Mrs. James Mehoney notes Maynard Brench of Red Cross sent 180 dollars to Midwest flood relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchor and Ark Glee Club
Victor Salloway
James Mehoney
Maynard Brench
Red Cross
Midwest Fiood Relief Fund
Firefly film in production with MacDonald stars
The Firefly, Friml's operetta, moves toward filming in 1937 with Hunt Stromberg producing. Jeanette MacDonald stars opposite Allan Jones. Frank Morgan features in a comedy role. Greta Garbo and other stars are pictured in daily life as production notes reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Friml
Hunt Stromberg
Jeanette MacDonald
Allan Jones
Frank Morgan
Rainbow Girls Installation at Maynard Masonic Hall
Rainbow Girls held a Saturday night installation at the Masonic hall with Rev. Eaton Marshall as guest speaker. Officers include Charlotte King as worthy advisor and Alfreda Howard as worthy associate advisor among a long list of named officers and advisory board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Maynard
Ann Lord
Myrtle Parker
Confidential Observer
Jean Lord
Outer Observer
Geraldine Symonds
Marion Cuttell
Edna Hanson
Arline Hull Page
Alice Johnson
Margaret McLane
Olive Stokes
Norma Peterson
Margaret Prentiss
Mary Lund
Martha Benson
Janette Drechsler
Beulah Blair
Victoria Thopson
Margaret Crowe
Harry Larkin
Vinnie Crosby
Franklin Croft
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge to Install Officers on Thursday
The Past Grands Association of Mizpah Rebekah lodge will install officers at Odd Fellows hall on Thursday night. A chicken supper will be served at seven. Officers to be installed include Mrs. Gertrude Prescott president Miss Mary Leithead vice president Mrs. Abbie Isner secretary Mary Jones treasurer and Bessie Richardson chaplain. The association will conduct a military whist party at Odd Fellows hall on Thursday February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grands Association
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Gertrude Prescott
Mary Leithead
Abbie Isner
Mary Jones
Bessie Richardson
Death of Maynard resident John Maskiewicz at home
John Maskiewicz 53 of 257 Main Street Maynard died at his home early Monday. Born in Poland he lived in Maynard 27 years and worked at the Assabet mill. Survived by wife Michelius and children Valeria Mary Estelle and John. Funeral held with a requiem mass at St Casimir’s Church attended by many. burial in St Bridget’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
John Maskiewicz
Main Street
Poland
Assabet Mill
Michelius Maskiewicz
Valeria
Mary
Estelle
St. Casimir's Church
John Daiok
Haunch-Squat Habit Noted by Colliers Weekly
The article notes that many people worldwide, especially Asians and Africans, prefer squatting on their haunches over standing or sitting. It observes this pose in daily activities such as trading, gossiping, waiting, or resting, sometimes for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s Weekly
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St. Bridget’s Church
Clara L. Melora
Norman Charette
Delfina Beatrice Mariant
John Pozarycki
Harrison Street
Joseph Arcisz
Anthony Arcisz
Railroad Street
Tilton Seminary
Tilton
Pozarycki
Elks Hall
Carl W. Swanson
Middles League of Sportsmenr
Adolph Waluck
Ur. 8 Marine Corps
Pieping
China
Kanto A. C
John Kitowicz
Harold
George
Manuel Glick
Nason
New York City
United Cooperative Store
Maynard Cooperative Club
Bruins-Rangers
Boston Garden
Co. Hh. 182Nd Infantry
Roosevelt Wilhe Saari
United Cooperative Society of
Baker Memorial Hospital
Mary Waluck
Harriman Court
Marine
Peiping
Waluck
Marine Corps
Parris Island
S. C
MBNY
THE
Middlesex Institution
NEW England Telephone and Telegraph Company
K. FE. Picard
Chas. B. Mack
Maynard A. R. C
Grange
Clark Gable
Wiliam Anthony McGuire
California
Mother Lode Country
Joan Crawford
Mrs. Cheyney
Franchot Tone
Tone
Spencer Tracy
Cole Brothers Circus
Connection
Sonja Henie
Twentieth Century-Fox
Triumph
Charlotte King
Maynard Assembly
St. Casimir’s
Perrine
Donna Leigh
Nason Street
Maynard, Mass
Thomas J. King Package Store
Maynard Tel
Acton
Stow
West Acton
Beach’s Cafe
Danes Fountain Service
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