Old Fashioned Ladies and New Freedoms Clash in Nation
Columns discuss nostalgia for era of modest dress while lamenting aging public figures. Open Season on Bears calls for sport bear protection against reckless hunting. Tyranny of the Soviets critiques five year plan and despotic oppression. Women’s New Freedom notes increased female public presence and changing social roles. Articles attributed to Irvin B. Cobb.
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Union Depot
Maryland
North Woods
Vermont
New England
Stalin
Senate Hears Plea for New Route 20 Highway
A Massachusetts Senate committee heard towns Marlboro Northboro Sudbury and Wayland push for a four lane reconstruction of the Boston Post road led by Senator George Moyse. The bill would direct public works to lay out and maintain a state highway from Weston through Wayland and Sudbury toward Boston.
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Senate
Marlboro
Northboro
Sudbury
Wayland
State
Senate Committee On
George G. Moyse
Waltham
Boston
Moyne
Department of Public Works
Weston
House of Representatives
Department
Centra Street
Highland Street
Boston- Worcester
Central Street
Boston Road
Worcester
Sud
Moyse
Senate Committee
No Contests in Election at Acton
Acton town election yielded one of the lightest vote totals with 192 ballots cast from 1400 registered voters. No contests appeared though some write ins occurred. next Monday at 7 pm the town meeting will address town business and appropriation articles including highway relocations and a new central elementary school. Officers elected include Durkee moderator and Tuttle town clerk for one year, Durkee selectman and Hatch and Backman on the Board of Public Welfare, Laffin three years, Braman and Durkee and Foley plus Perkins on the school committee, and other posts noted. Laffin will be the first woman on a Town Board other than School Committee.
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Acton
Albert P. Durkee
Horace F. Tuttle
Eac
Raymond F. Durkee
Warren H. Jones
Board of Public
Board of Health
Horace F Tuttle
James J Knight
Laffin
Bedford Town Meeting Records Flat Turnout
Bedford held a town meeting with 199 votes cast the smallest ever in memory. Polls ran from noon to 8 pm with about 2200 registered voters and no contests, all candidates returned to office.
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Bedford
Bedford Couple Lease Property in Concord Road Area
Mr and Mrs Sidney Vickers of Brookline lease the George Skelton property on Concord road with their four children. Frederick J Kelley of Newton, Mrs Vickers' brother, will live with them. The transaction was closed through Pfeiffer Real Estate. The Bafta Club hosts a sample party in the street.
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Sidney Vickers
Brookline
George Skelton
Concord Road
Frederick J Kelley
Newton
Vickers
Pfeiffer Real Estate
Bafta Club
Reetay
Cough Syrup Flavor Pudding Sparks Mixed Reactions
A local housekeeper creates a vanilla style pudding that tastes of cough syrup after grabbing the wrong bottle. Family opinions vary. some praise the novel flavor while others are puzzled by the mistaken ingredient. The cook reveals the error and shares the recipe for others to try.
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Maynard
Inspection of New Quarters March Fourteenth Opens
Maynard-Thomas Duggan, Grand Knight of Maynard Council K of C, said the new building will open for members inspection on Sunday March 14. If finished, Judge John Swift of Milford and Patrick Moynihan, state K of C head, may attend a brief program with a collation served.
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Maynard
Thomas Duggan
Maynard Council
K. of C
John Swift
Milford
Patrick Moynihan
Maynard Enterprise reports record February sales
The Maynard Enterprise over the counter sales in February reached an all time high with about 500 copies sold weekly and extra calls for copies when stock sold out. The report covers the Maynard store only and notes rising circulation in all five towns along with growing advertising.
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Maynard Enterprise
Maynard
Weekly Enterprise
Oatan
Five Town Weekly
Enterprise
Maynard Seniors Stage Farce A Good Egg
The Maynard WW 8 senior class presented Robert C. Schimmel's three act farce A Good Egg before a large audience in the George Washington auditorium. Praise went to the cast for lively portrayals and to Miss Ruth G. Bradley for direction. The program listed Joseph Lalli Edward Boltrukiewicz Charlotte King Dorothy Similu James Sullivan Virginia Bourke Eleanor Murphy Gladys Greenleaf Helen Schnab William Higgins Vasil Chernak Anna Koskinen Louis Fava Walter Soroka with staff including stage manager Walter Tierney prompters Catherine Hottman and Helen Dutkowski ticket managers Gerald Spratt Victor Cuastelline Michael Pilecki and more.
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Mayuurd
Maynard WW. 8
Robert C. Schimmel
George Washington Auditorium
Muce
Ruth G. Bradley Lass Advisor
Joseph Lalli
Edward Boltrukiewicz
Charlotte King
Dorothy Similu
James Sullivan
Virginia Bourke
Eleanor Murphy
Gladys Greenleaf
Helen Schnab
William Higgins
Vasil Chernak
Anna Koskinen
Louis Fava
Walter Soroka
Walter Tierney
John Smaha
Catherine Hottman
Helen Dutkowski
Gerald Spratt
Victor Cuastelline
Michael Pilecki
Aili Kajander
Marion Hull
M. Elizabeth Wetherbee
Vicno Koski
Jeanette Wiindicka
Anne P. Paskaruis
William Cameron
Helen Punch
Heimi Tikkanen
Sophie Vasuik
American Supply Co
Maynard Temperance Society
Farewell Sermons for Acton Baptist Pastor Jeffries
Large turnout at West Acton Baptist Church last Sunday heard farewell sermons for Rev. Arthur M. Jeffries who served eight years. He and his family depart for Manchester by the Sea to lead the First Baptist Church. Members of choir offered a musical program. baptism was conferred on Mildred Coolidge and Geraldine Clapp.
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West Acton
Baptist Church
Pester
Arthur MM. Jeffries
Mr. Jeffries
Manchester-by-the-Sea
First Baptist Church
Mildred Coolidge
Geraldine Clapp
Jeffries
Service For Mrs Bradford In South Acton
Christian Science services were held for Mrs Marion Rich Bradford who died at her Na shoba road home early this week. The service at South Acton Universalist Church was conducted by Charles W. Allen of Concord. She was active in the West Acton Woman's Club and a longtime resident of the town. She leaves her husband Fred W. R. Bradford and her father Walter H. Rich of Worcester. Burial was in Wyoming Cemetery Melrose.
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South Acton
Marion
Rich) Bradford
Nashoba Road
Charles W. Allen
Concord
Melrose
Fred W. R. Bradford
Walter H. Rich
Worcester
Wyoming Cemetery
Reading Club Meets at Mrs Craig Sweet Home
The South Acton Reading Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Craig Sweet’s home for a special anniversary program. Members enjoyed games questions and rhymes honoring a patriotic birthday milestone and a noted local figure referenced as Banke-the.
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South Acton Reading Club
Craig Sweet
Patriotic Banke
Bedford Club Hears of Gardens
The Bedford Woman's club met Monday afternoon in the school auditorium to discuss "Our Gardens." Mrs Greenough and Mrs Randall of Wakefield spoke on garden topics and shared insights on horticulture.
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Bedford Club
Bedford
Our Gardens
Bedford Woman’s Club
President's Birthday Ball Receipts and Fund Allocation
Maynard treasurer report shows total receipts 179.20 from ticket sales and 18.45 from chance sales, with 213.45 in receipts and 179.20 net. Seventy percent of receipts, 125.44, stays locally, 55.76 sent to National Committee. funds for combating infantile paralysis grow to 455.45 this year with 230.01 carried from previous parties. Donations acknowledged from Eagles, Veterans groups, Knights, Polish Mutual Aid, and others. Harold J. Morgan, treasurer, submits for the President's Birthday Ball Committee.
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Board of Health
Board of Public Welfare
Tony
American Legion Auxiliary
William Stockwell
Harold J. Morgan
Local Hoopsters to Meet Clinton Five Sunday
Maynard basketball fans will see the local Rangers face Clinton Five next Sunday at Pas time Hall at 2 30 pm in a return game. Clinton's lineup includes Marty Gibbons and Paul Finnerty, with other semi pro aces, in a strong challenge to the home team. The St Casimir five will also play a return game with Lyman School at Westboro this week after a narrow earlier loss.
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Maynard
Rangers
Clinton
Passime Hall
Marty Gibbons
Providence College
Paul Finnerty
Worcester
St. Casimir's Five
Lyman School
Westboro
Saints
Triduum Planned At St Casimir Parish By Franciscan Father
A Maynard triduum honoring St Casimir will be led by a Missionary Father of the Franciscan Order from Baltimore at St Casimir's church Friday through Sunday. Masses and Benediction with sermons will occur daily and visiting clergy will aid in Sunday closing services. A parish bazaar marked the silver anniversary events with family entertainment and a Sunday Polish dinner.
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Maynard
St. Casimir
Baltimore
St. Casimir’s Church
Maynard K of C Club Rooms Open for Members
Maynard council K of C reports club rooms in the new building are now open to members though the hall and stores are unfinished. The building will host an inspection program when ready, per Thomas Duggan grand kn fry ede a ne.
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Maynard Council
K. of C
Thomas Duggan
Maynard Town Meeting March In Parker Street
Maynard town meeting set for Monday night March eight at Parker Street hall. Warrant lists 38 articles with the Finance committee recommending cuts and specific WPA project financing plus pension, salaries, and townhouse plans. The committee opposes a 13000 repair for Waltham street without state county matching funds and favors postponing Waltham street rebuilding amid sewer work.
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Maynard
Parker Street
Mayniard Band and Fashion Show Raise New Uniform Funds
Mayniard band joined a fashion show to fund a new uniform fund for the NM Band attracting strong attendance in the city hall. The program featured marches and classic numbers under Kalander with Florence Rangers Dr. Gardner and Einc Kajander leading parts. The event included a Dutch trio, violin solos, tap dancing, accordion, and a fashion display by Burr's Bootery with outfits by Vogue Shop. An Easter display and youthful models showcased gowns and children’s wear. Community groups and Foresters attended the event and plans for a summer muster and field day were discussed.
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Mayniard
Ander
Ance Hall
Kalander
Florence Rangers
Dr. of Gardner
Amier
Einc Kajander
Rangers
Hine Sister
Bud Murphy
Mr. Markus
Westminster
Burr
Vogue
National Band Et Fund
Exey
Maynard names chief of police and civil service eligibles
Willam J. Spratt heads the civil service eligibles for chief of police in Maynard. State Civil Service officials announced the selections to the department. Other members named include Piecewicz of Summit Street and J. M. Terro of Acton Maynard.
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State House
Boston
Willam J. Spratt
Maynard
Ment
Thomas H. Green
Piecewicz
Summit
J. M. Terro
Acton
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