Maynard Evening School Graduation Exercises Held
Maynard The evening schools closed with graduation exercises at the High school. Edward MacPherson, chair man of the school committee presented diplomas and certificates to the students. Citizenship diplomas went to Louis Liverman Ida Stabell Aarne Luoma Waine Orasman and Goldie Young. Certificates for thirty sessions or more with one gold seal went to Meyer Rubin Joseph Ruikinen forty five sessions or more with two gold seals to Sylvia Filppu Louis Liverman Arne Puumoa Ida Etabell Waino Orasmaa Goldie Young Karl Nylund. Intermediate class certificates went to George Den isewich Hanna Hekkala John Kuprianchik Alma Hiltunen Akenteeh Lukachuk with two red seals to Annie Gogolin Sonia Honkonen Vekko Kangas Sofia Loika Anna Saarinen Hilja Soininen Sergius Zawadski Martin Lizay Michael Beker. Beginners class certificates went to Evariste Gagne Joseph Colombo and Anthony Artist. The public schools closed for a ten day vacation will reopen on Monday March 28.
Representative Farnum Smith Speak On Law Making Process
West Concord Womans Club heard Concord representative L. B. Farnum Smith describe how a bill becomes law and the benefits of incumbency for district service. Donations were made to the American Red Cross and Concord Tuberculosis Fund. A social tea followed with Mrs W S Park directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Concord
LB. Farnum Smith
Concord
House of Representatives
West Concord Womans Club
Odd Fellows Hall
American Red Cross
Concord Tuberculosis Fund
W. S. Park
Legislative Committee
Fred Gale
Clearance sale by auction for the Lester Tompkins Estate
John A. Finigan and Howard C. Burr announce a clearance auction on Monday March 28 at 10 am in Concord Massachusetts. Items include cows a 1200 pound farm horse a market wagon poultry equipment hay lumber farming implements and garden tools.
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Lester Tompkins
Lowell Road
Concord
Massachusetts
Mrs Annie Dunlop Spence Died After Illness In Stow
Mrs Annie Dunlop Spence wife of William Spence of Maynard died at her daughter’s home in Stow after a week with pneumonia. Born April 1 1869 in Carlton Place Ontario Canada she lived in Maynard since 193? moved from Dryden NY Franklin NJ Peterboro NH. Survived by husband three daughters five brothers two sisters five granddaughters and other relatives. Funeral held at daughter’s home in Stow with Rev Matthew A Vance and Rev Preston R Crowell officiating. Burial in Glenwood Maynard.
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Annie Dunlop Spence
William Spence
Maynard
Arthur Lord
Stow
Spence
Spance Wea
Carlton ‘Place
Oatario
Canada
Dryden
N. Y
Franklin
N. J
Peterboro
Harold Cuttrell
Arthur W. Lord
Dorothy G Spence
Framingham
Gavin Dunlop
Peter Dunlop
David Dunlop
James Dunlop
William Boyle
Elizabeth Dunlop
Marion
Helen Cuttell
Ann
Jean
Ruth Lord
Fowlerd
Matthew A.vance
Union Congregational
Presbyterian Church
Ontario
Preston R. Crowell
John Sunderland
Arthur Jordan
Glenwood Cemetery
Chief of Staff Downey Inspects Everett VFW Post
Frances Downey chief of staff of the state Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary conducted an official inspection of Maynard Post VFW at a Monday night meeting at VFW headquarters. Mrs Downey commended the post officers and members for efficient methods and progressive spirit. A collation was served by Mrs Ethel Thane and Misses Elizabeth and Dorothy Reid. Another Auxiliary whist party is planned for March 21.
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Maynard
Frances Downey
Everett
State Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Vv. F. W
Mildred Hooper
Holy Week Services Observed at West Concord Union Church
The Lord's Supper will be observed tomorrow evening at 7 30 at West Concord Union Church. Rev. Alfred Wheeler Stone will conduct the service. On Friday March 25 Rev. Ashley Day Leavitt D D of scarce a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
West Concord Union Church
Alfred Wheeler Stone
Ashley Day Leavitt
D. D
Pinafore Delight At Concord Academy Play
Concord Academy girls presented Gilbert and Sullivan's H M S Pinafore in the school gymnasium before a large audience. Under Miss Elizabeth D Wood direction and with Miss Emily Morison chairing the production committee, the cast included Florence Bowditch and Eleanor Grose of Concord and several other named participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Academy
Elizabeth D. Wood
Emily Morison
Boston
Florence Bowditch
Eleanor Grose
Mary Senior
Chicago
Nancy Cooper
Eastport
Ellen Emerson
Jean Denio
Lincoln
Sally Millett
Leila Sears
Wayland
Ruth Ives
White Plains
N. Y
Elizabeth Rudd
Helen Wadsworth
West Concord PTA meeting draws crowd after blaze
West Concord parents and teachers filled the Harvey Wheeler school auditorium for a lively PTA program led by President Robert McAuley. Ida E Scheib spoke on safety education, Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone sang, students demonstrated tumbling and toe tapping entertained the audience, and a penny sale for Our Lady Help of Christians Church was held in Association Hall.
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West Concord
Alfred Wheeler Stone
West Concord Union Church
Elizabeth M. Phillips
Concord High School
Harvey Wheeler School
Arthur Christian
Chas Searles
John Searles
Raymond Christian
John Bottini
Thomas Sheehan
Fred Steinman
David Bottino
Louis Vighetti
Howard G Hawkes
Concord
Kathleen Drummy
Carlisle
Tommy Tombeno
Bobby MacLeod
Henry Harmon
Association Hall
Our Lady Help of Christians’ Church
Edward F Loughlin
Woodchuck Sees Shadow Defying Cold on Spring Hint
A local hunter on Wednesday March 16, amid biting cold, spots a woodchuck basking in sunlight and glimpses its shadow. The woodchuck seems to rush spring as the dog baying follows, while the observer jokes about an early vernal hint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Hristian
Edison Light Company Seeks Valuation Reduction in Maynard
The Edison Light Company petitions a $77,000 reduction of a $200,000 property valuation in Maynard. A hearing on the petition was held by the assessors Thursday morning at the assessor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Light Company
Maynard
Asgeesora
Pilchow
Palm Sunday Services At Two Churches Detailed
Palm Sunday services draw large crowds at St. Bridget and St. Casimir churches. Holy Week includes processions, Blessed Sacrament transfers, veneration of the cross, a Lenten sermon by Rev. William Trainor, and sunrise Easter service. Confessions offered Friday and Saturday. Easter Sunday features two masses with music and benediction.
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Maynard
St. Bridget’s
William Trainor
St. Casimir’s Church
Palm
Young Men's Club
Altar Society
On Trial biblical pageant at Uarrard Union Church
Maynard Holy Week program presents On Trial a one hour thirty three minute biblical drama of Jesus crucifixion. Rev Matthew Vance wrote the play with music by Frances Archer. a cast of thirty performs Good Friday and Easter services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Vance
Frances Archer
Maynard
Jesus
Union Congregatori
Sangedrin
Pilate
Procula
Mary Norvick
St Michael’s School Play Closes This Afternoon
Parochial school stage production at St Michael’s concludes this afternoon with final performances. Students and staff anticipate a small audience as curtain falls on the year’s effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s Parochial School
Amacaijon
Boys Rescue Drowning Dog Near Sudbury Street Bridge
Maynard Alphonse Paul and Samuel Albert rescued a black spaniel from Mill Pond after it fell through ice near the stream. They used a life saving boat from Sudbury street bridge, brought the dog to John O Leary on Front Street where he received hot drinks and first aid and recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard - Alphonse Paul and
Samuel Albert
Mill Pond
Sudbury Street Bridge
John O'Leary
Front Street
Former Maynard Residents Murdered During Return to Russia
The rumor claims Joseph Lizay known as Big Joe and Peter Nemko, longtime Asabet Mill workers and former Maynard residents, were murdered and robbed after returning to Russia with large savings. A Maynard resident received a letter alleging the killings and money carried aboard their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lizay
Peter Nemko
Maynard
Russa
Florida Court
Big Joe
Russia
Ile
Nemko
Asabet
Fire destroys Derby street dwelling in South Acton blaze
Mr and Mrs Bernard S Codding formerly of Lowell Arizona who stayed with George M Parker and later moved to West Concord were among fire victims in the recent South Acton blaze. While watching on Main street they heard of another fire on Derby street and found their rooms burning as the house was rapidly consumed in one of the town’s most disastrous fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Bernard S$. Codding
Lowell
Arizona
George M. Parker
West Concord
Derby Street
Died at home in Stow and Glen Cove funeral held
Stow Maurice A Gregory died suddenly at the home of Mr and Mrs Maurice Gregory in Stow. He had been visiting his son for two months and had been in usual health. The body was returned to Glen Cove Maine for burial after services conducted by the Odd Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stow
Maurice A. Gregory
Maurice Gregory
Boys Returned to Shirley School After Escape
Maynard The Gonet and Gilbert Rogers escaped from Shirley Industrial School Thursday. Mrs Irving Astwood reported milk theft near noon Friday. Sergeant Driscoll captured the boys on a truck at Wal tham Street and Great Road and placed them in the local lockup. Officers from the Shirley school then retrieved them and returned them to the Industrial School Friday afternoon.
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Maynard
Bennington Street
Lawrence
Gibert Rogers
South 2Nd Street
New Bedford
Shirley
Irving Astwood
Great Road
Nicholas Driscoll
Waltham Street
Shirles School
Industrial School
Meeting Night To Be Changed Maynard Lodge
A Maynard Lodge BPO EL meeting records a change to the lodge meeting nights from Tuesday to Monday on the second and fourth weeks starting in April. On April 12 William B Jackson of Brookline lodge will install officers at Odd Fellows hall including Leslie W Sims and James Sweeny among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Lodge
William B Jackson
Brookline Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Leslie W Sims
Kk. R
Noble J. Morton
EF. L. K
P. Joseph Schnab
E. L. K. Jas
Jas. V Sweeney
Farnk E Taylor
Michael McNamiara
Edward F Ledgard
Rep. Sims
Grand Lodge
K Paul Hilander
DeMolay Work Degrees at Marlboro Natick Maynard Chapters
DeMolay work showcased at a Marlboro Natick and Maynard DeMolay meeting at the Masonic Temple. An initiatory and DeMolay degree exemplification followed by a full slate of officers from L. D. Wilson Chapter. A collation was served afterward under Frank Crott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Marlboro Ayer
Natick
L. D. Wilson
Masonic Temple
Charles A. Welch Lodge
Raymond Dumont
Marlborough
George Weaving
J. C
Robert Newton
Ayer
S. D
Claude Rogers
J. D
Joseph Roberts
Richard Herrick
Robert Stutt
S. S
Kenneth Treble
Preston Potter
Albert Miles
Dennis Farnell
Frank Crott
Maynard Red Cross Quota Seeks Farm Board Flour
Maynard reports filing with the National Red Cross for its share of flour from the 40 million bushels slated for distribution to aid the unemployed. Eric Nyholm, Maynard middleweight, won a four round decision over Chris Detosa of East Boston in a recent bout in Boston Arens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Mre
William Litchfield
The
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Farm Board
Sted Cross
Eric Nyholm
Chris Detosa
East Boston
Boston
Arens
Frank Sanderson Elected Head of Maynard Trust
Maynard residents report Frank Sanderson was elected president and Oswald Drechsler vice president at a stockholders meeting at the bank Monday night. Directors were reelected, with new members added including Harry Templeton and Joshua Naylor. Par value stock was reduced from one dollar per share and a new issue was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam HH. O'Brien
of Directors
C Ens
Harry C. Templeton
Jam Jedgard
Joshua Naylor
Th I. Parker
Guyer Fowler
If. Murray
West Concord Fire Protection Rush and Plan to Rebuild
Amid a disastrous West Concord fire the town weighs options for fire protection. Consultations consider borrowing Concord equipment, private purchase of a pumping engine, and building a new station with costs ranging from 12 500 for a 100 gallon engine to 6 750 for a 500 gallon unit. A special town meeting may be called to decide on funding and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Concord Boatad
Brookline
Concord
Sui Insurance Fund
Lincoln
Ton and Hudson
Praises Fire Extra Of The Enterprise
The Concord Journal receives praise for printing an extra as a big fire burned last Wednesday. Readers note the paper’s efforts to serve the public with a rapid city scene dispatch. Telegraph lines sizzled as editors updated the front page and presses rolled to publish photos for Boston papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Journal
Dispatch
Concord Enterprise
Boston
Sister of Concord Teachers Dies at Langstreet Home
Mrs. Anna Hl. Findeisen, sister of Concord teachers Maud J. and Minna A. Findeisen, died at her Langstreet home after years of ill health. Born September 14 in Holden, she lived in Stafford, Connecticut before moving to Concord six years ago. The funeral was held Monday at home with Rev. George da Thurlow officiating. burial in Holden. Survived by mother, sisters in Concord, and sister Mrs. Bertha Bigelow of Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hl. Finueisen
Maud J
Minna A. Findeisen
Peter Bulkeley
Langstreet
Miss Fiendeisen
Holden
Moritz
Herman A. Findelsen
Stafford
Conn
Concord
Vindelsen
George da Thurlow
Wallace BR. Conant
Bertha Bigelow
Lynn
Candle ends burn as family quotes fear and humor
A mother laments to a father that Robert is burning the candle at both ends, while the father jokes that the boy has cut the candle in half and lit up all four ends, revealing a playful family dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Hui
Man Vo State Encampment Night In Quarters Block
R I and J W Man Vo will host a night in its quarters block and select the State Encampment attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I
J. W. Man Vo. W
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Edward MacPherson
Stow Girl Scouts
America
Savannah
Georgia
Julielle Low
Capt. Warren
Ruth Patterson
Nancy Lund
Arthur Patterson
B. F. Smith
Athletic Association
Exchange Hall
Edith Whitney
Michael Walsh
Lena Lawrence
Alexander Morison
John A. Finigan
Mass
Howard C. Burr
Sudbury
Annie D. Spence
Woodchuck
St. Casimir's Church
Uarrard Uno
Julius Frank Archer Claude
Allan Palmer
Flavius Howard Weaving
Willis Stockbridge
Caiaphas
Robert Lester Judas George Weaving
Edith Newsham
Romula
Edith McAnnlin
Matthew A
Vance
William Mann
William Cole
Henry Price
Woolbur Hamlin
the Voice
Walter Hanna
Gavin Taylor
Donald Peppard
Wallace Priest
Lessie McGeary
Glen Cove, Me
Shirley School
Frank Sanderson
Miaanard Trust GO
Contemporary
Fire Extra
Sister of
Ae Sudbury
Bedford
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