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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1937

Page

6

Probate notice for Hawkes estate in Maynard county

The notice informs interested parties that Nellie of Maynard seeks probate as executrix of Gilbert M Hawkes late of this county. It requests objections by filing appearance before ten o clock in the forenoon on May 14 1937 in the court of John Leggat First Judge. The clerk Loring Po Jordan notes the date as April 15 1937 and May 8 as advertisement.

Ion Hiv Nellie Maynard John Leggat Anid

Lost bank book notice for new book concept 3192

Notice states receipt of an application for a new bank book concept numbered 3192. It names Assabet Institute and individuals including Sidney Bo WeClonsy Vreus and April 25 as a filing date. The text is garbled but indicates official action on a banking record.

Assabet Sidney Bo Wools Aseabet Institution For Savings Sidney E. McCleary Treas

Town of Maynard Board of Selectmen Meeting Notice

The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 in the Town House. Applications for licenses or permits should be submitted to the secretary of the Board. Donald A. Lent, chairman. Roy F. Marsden, secretary. Patrick A. Metineth.

Maynard Board of Selectmen Oelock Donald A. Lent Roy FE. Marsden Patrick A. Metineth

Carruthers circle of social climbing and a reunion

In Fairview Mrs. Carruthers yokes her five daughters to established marriages while they clash over social lights. Minna Dale returns as Dr. Kent’s wife revealing fractured family loyalties. Valerie confesses she never loved her husband, sparking renewed hope for Jim.

RS. Carruthers Valerie Minna Dale Val Mrs. Carruthers Miss Liscomb Beth Fairview Lucille Mexico Janet Chicago Charlotte Shanghai Beth Carruthers Jim Carruthers Minna Mother Luedle Sam Hal

Black in Art and Heraldry in Medieval Traditions

A fragmented note discusses how Winck linked black in medieval art to themes of growth and mystery, with terms like gpourning and gypourning appearing alongside heraldic symbolism. The text remains incomplete and lacks clear context or attribution.

Winck Eyi Jim

Early-hatched flocks boost egg production in Ohio farms

A study of 29 Ohio poultry farms shows top earners had early-hatched flocks averaging 168 eggs per bird while lower earners averaged 145. Early maturity accelerates laying, especially October to February, and price peaks heighten the benefit. Considerations include chick costs, sexed chicks, brooders, parasites, coccidiosis, and space limits in colony houses.

Ohio

Keeping Size in Laying Strains for Heavy Stocks

Poultry experts warn heavy laying fowl strains tend to shrink in size unless breeders act. A Boston Herald source suggests selecting breeding males from heavy laying females who keep or gain weight in year one, and using mature males at standard weight. Over several years, undersized hens can be culled from pens, improving offspring size.

Boston Herald

Space per bird in poultry houses affects health and production

A Wallaces' Farmer writer argues that crowded laying quarters harm health and production. Adequate space varies by breed size, with three to four square feet per pullet depending on light or heavy breeds. Proper room and ventilation reduce management labor and disease risk in winter.

Wallaces

Comb Wattle Disease Favus in Poultry Report

A Boston Globe poultry expert identifies favus as the disease harming combs and wattles. It spreads by contact. isolated birds require treatment with iodine tincture and glycerine mixed 1 to 6, applied two to three times weekly. If feathers skin or other body parts are infected, culling the bird is advised to prevent spread.

Boston Globe

Izaak Walton's The Compleat Angler explored

Izaak Walton and his landmark guide to angling craft and natural history receive brief historical note, highlighting Walton's 1653 edition and enduring influence on fishing lore and early modern literary tradition.

Izaak Walton Izaak Walton's the Compleat

Glee Club Wins Honors in New England Festival

Maynard based Anchor and Ark Glee Club of the Charles A Welch Lodge of A F and A M earned second honors in Class 1 at the New England Federation of Men's Glee Clubs Spring Musical in Fall River. Beverly led division top group as hundreds watched the event with Arthur Kelcher, Francis W Stone, and Grant Drake judging.

Maynard Anchor and Ark Glee Club Charles A. Welch Lodge New England Federation of Fall River Whee Beverly Mass Arthur Kelcher Francis W. Stone Grant Drake Boston Hadley Arthur Fieldler Boston Symphony Orchestra Walter Smith, Jr New England Federation Gavin Tayfor Jr Everett Crumline Natick The Harold M. Merriam Walter Larkin William T. Merriam Edwin Carlton, Jr Wilder X. Macurda William Jones Harlan Cook Allan Palmer Lindsey Smith George Jameson Hiram Jarkin Elmer Cook Arthur Corey Mark Newton William Brennen Hazel Cookie

Forty Hours Devotion at St. Casimir's Begin

Begin Forty Hours Devotion at St. Casimir's church with morning mass at eight Friday and evening services at seven. A Franciscan missionary from Baltimore will lead, with Benediction and sermon on Friday and Saturday, and a Sunday procession with benediction and sermon at 7.30. Parishioners will visit the church daily. Ascension Feast masses set for 5.45 and 8.00 on Thursday. summer schedule resumes eight and ten o'clock masses until late fall.

Maynard St. Casimir's Baltimore

Maynard The National Band Debuts New Uniforms in Concert

The Maynard The National Band will debut new uniforms at a Temperance Hall concert on Main Street this Saturday evening. Hugo Kajander leads the group and has arranged a program of marches classical pieces and popular selections with instrumental numbers and solos by band members. For 26 years the band has been a leading local musical organization in patriotic civic and concert programs.

Maynard Temperance Hall Hugo Kajander

Company I 181st Infantry National Guard Banquet

The Massachusetts National Guard unit held its annual banquet at the Sterling Inn on Saturday evening with fifty in attendance. A turkey dinner was served and Toastmaster Sergeant Timledge introduced remarks from Captain Harold V. Sheridan First Lieutenant Rougeau and First Sergeant William White. An entertainment and social hour followed the dinner.

Maynard Massachusetts National Guard Sterling Inn Timledge Harold V. Sheridan Rougeau William White

Service For Alden S. Woodis

Alden S. Woodis aged 69 died after a 10 day illness at Marlboro hospital. He ran a gasoline station in Stow for four years and was born in West Springfield. Survived by wife Mae, son Chester of Portland, mother Mrs. Sarah Woodis, and several siblings. Funeral at 2:39 PM tomorrow at Evergreen cemetery chapel Portland Maine.

Maynard Alde S. Woodis Orrin S. Bosworth Marlboro Hospital Woodis Stow West Springfield Sarah Woodis Mae Woodis Chester Portland Maine Evergreen Cemetery

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