Dictatorships and tests loom in Europe and beyond
Berlin era rumors mix with political ideas as Mussolini presses for power while Hitler and Kemal Pasha challenge treaties. A proposed lie detector test surfaces in New Jersey amid school paddling tales, leprosy cures, and Nazi plots in Memel. The column sketches global tensions and scientific curiosities.
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Hitler
Hauptmann
Europe
Mussolini
Dolfuss
Vienna
Kemal Pasha
Turkey
Mohammed
Maynard Priest Takes Up New Duties in Roxbury
Rev Walter J Roche longtime parish priest of St Bridget s Maynard leaves after five years to assume duties as parish priest in Roxbury amid warm tributes from Maynard parishioners. He is succeeded by Rev D Edward O Bryan a Boston native and St John s Seminary graduate who previously served in Rowbury and Haverhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Priest
Roxbury
Walter J. Roche
St. Bridget’s Parish
Maynard
Walter J Roche
St. Bridget’s Church
Friday Jr. Roche
Ir. Roche
D. Edward O'Bryan
South Boston
Dorchester
Rr. Roche
St. Bridget’s
Fr. O'Bryan
Hoston College
St. John’s Seminary
Brighton
St. Patrick’s
Rowbury
St. James Church
Haverhill
James Sherry
Belmont Hill headmaster William H. Taylor dies in Baltimore
William Harold Taylor former headmaster of Belmont Hill School dies in Baltimore after illness while visiting his brother Colonel Brainerd Taylor at Camp Holabird. The Middlesex School veteran, taught languages 26 years and organized a wartime military class. He was 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
William Harold Taylor
Belmont Hill
Ee Oe
Honda
Jota House
Wilness
Middlesex School
James Brainerd Taylor
Harvard University
Julia Sawyer Jackson ‘Taylor
Malden
Harvard College
Chauncey Hall School
Cambridge
Harvard
Plattsburg
Brainerd Taylor
Camp Holabird
Baltimore
Harriet May Taylor
One Avenue
Newtonville
Harvard Club
Boston
New York
Concord Country Club
New England Historical Gene 1 Society
Faculty ‘Club
Paine Named Principal at Harvey Wheeler West Concord
Milton E. Paine principal of East Walpole Elementary Junior High has been unanimously elected to lead the Harvey Wheeler West Concord school. He will start early in May after training at Bridgewater State Teachers College and Boston University School of Education with prior work in Medford and Newburyport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Wells A Hall
Milton E. Paine
East Walpole
Harvey Wheeler-West
Maynard Women Host Neighborhood Day Meeting
Presidents and members of the Woman's Clubs of Hudson Stow Concord Acton and Sudbury attended a Neighborhood Day gathering at St George's Parish hall in Maynard. Mrs William K R Taylor spoke on conservation and a program titled A Day in Our Garden was presented with solos by Miss Adele Holden. Tea followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Woman's Clubs
Hudson
Stow
Concord
Acton
Sudbury
Maynard Woman's Club
St George’s Church
William KR. Taylor
Westford
George Stuart
Robert Parmenter
Adele Holden
Harriet
James Eaton
Concord Woman's Club marks 40th founding with luncheon
The Concord Woman's Club celebrated its 40th anniversary with a birthday luncheon and annual meeting at the First Parish Meeting House. Mrs George A Hill presided as toastmaster. 40 candies were lit, and seven tables held birthday cakes. New officers were elected for two years, led by Caleb Henry Wheeler as president. The Nottingham Singers of Boston performed.
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Concord
Concord Woman's Club
George A. Hill
Marion McAlarke
Herbert Buttrick Nosmer
George Richard Burn
Bedford
Herbert B Smith
Lesiie Kt Moore
Caleb Henry Wheeler
Virginia Road
Leslie R Moore
Richard B Hobart
Wendell, Phillips’ Raymond
Edward B Caiger
Charles F Schueler
Federation
Roger K Allen
Mary H. Chamberlin
G. Norman Albree
Eilot Kk. Howard
Theodore L. Smith
Nottingham Singers of
Boston
Pomona Grange hosts visitors despite cold hall delay
The Acton Midg ellesex Pomona meeting at town hall drew guests from surrounding towns on a Wednesday evening. A delayed start due to janitor issues did not spoil a pleasant program with Framingham and Lexington in a musical contest, Waltham Grange contributing with banjo solos and a reader’s lively performance.
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Acton
Midgllesex
Pomona
Framingham
Lexington
Sstter
Waltham Grange
Flora Kilmarten
Emma Reymond
Mar
Late 7 Summer tennis event to begin in Mey
A late summer tennis event is planned to begin in May. Organizers announce a target start window and outline participating players and venues.
Gem of Purest Ray Seen at Country School Play
A small town high school presents a one act play The Groove by Middleton with Constance and her sister in a tale of romance and tragedy. The performance featured natural acting by two young actresses under Miss Gertrude Rideout with music by Miss Josephine Sheehan and Miss Mary Patterson and a stage crew including Humphrey Hosmer Kendall Adams and Jack Mullen.
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G. Middleton
Deborah Pike
Lavinia Willis
Constance
Brazil
Gertrude H. Rideout
Josephine Sheehan
Mary Patterson
Margaret White
Humphrey Hosmer
Kendall Adams
Jack Mullen
Installation Held Sunday at Roma Lodge Eagles Hall
Officers of Roma n Lodge, Lone of Italy, were installed in a Sunday ceremony at Eagles hall. Michael Drummano of Fitchburg led the service with staff assisting. New officers include Michael Veleno president and Rinaldo Marianni vice president, with other posts filled and delegates chosen for the State lodge convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Roman Lodge
Lone
Italy
Eagles Hall
Michael Drummano
D. D
Fitchburg
Michael Veleno
Rinaldo Marianni
Raymond Gondolfo
Anthony Mistreta
Frank Finocchi
Charles Visocchi
Michael DiGrappo
Alex Lal
Meteors Emit Sound Waves Evidence of Atmospheric Interaction
Scientists report meteors produce audible sound waves as they enter Earths atmosphere linking visual meteor trails to seismic acoustic signatures. Researchers at observatories analyzed ionization patterns and wind data to support a meteor generated acoustic mechanism.
Two-Headed Kitten Born in Litter Sparks Local Interest
A kitten with two mouths two noses and four eyes was born at 50 Boeske Avenue. The animal received special care after the oddity appeared Thursday but died early Saturday morning.
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Boeske Avenue
Hag En
Maynard Red Cross Society appoints new chair
Maynard Red Cross announces resignation of Mrs William Litchfield due to family illness after ten years as chairman. Mrs James Mahoney of Concord Street appointed to lead the Maynard Branch, with Sidney McCleary serving as treasurer. The former chair was Mrs Nellie M Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
William Litchfield
Red Cross
Litchfield
Nellie M Fowler
James Mahoney
Concord Street
Class Not To Wear Caps and Gowns
By a vote of 56 20 the Senior class will not wear caps and gowns at graduation. The Class of 1930 was the only class to wear traditional gowns. The Seniors are now preparing for their commencement exercises.
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Maynard—i
Adelphi Class Presents Play At Church Fri
Program notes for last night mention Rev John E Collier of Saxon y Brooks Street. A mid week cottage prayer meeting is planned for tonight at Mr and Mrs A D Holt 58 Summer Street. The Adelphi class will present a play at the church Friday.
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John E Collier
Saxony Brooks Street
A D Holt
Summer Street
Adelphi
Two Plays Planned for Maynard Freshman and Junior Classes
The Freshman class selects What an Act directed by Miss Cas and lists cast Helen Isner Karen Saarmen Joan Turner Albert Bachrach Daniel Sullivan William Murphy. The Junior class presents The Ghost Hunter directed by Miss Ruth Bradley with roles played by Helen Schwab Charlotte King Gerald Spratt Vasil Chernak Anthony Lubin James Sullivan. Both performances set for April at George Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Schwab
Charlotte King
Gerald Spratt
Vasil Chernak
Anthony Lubin
James Sullivan
George Washington
Funeral Services for Miss Nellie J Pratt
Funeral services for Miss Nellie J Pratt who died at her home 161 Washington street Chelsea were held Thursday afternoon at 2 30 pm in Sleepy Hollow cemetery chapel. Rev Clarence G Strippy of the Baptist church Waltham conducted the services. Miss Pratt born in Melrose 71 years ago was from an old New England family and a descendant of Phineas Pratt. She was formerly of Stoneham.
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Nellie J. Pratt
Washington Street
Chelsea
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Clarence G. Strippy
the Baptist Church
Waltham
Miss Pratt
Melrose
New England
Phineas Pratt
V F W Whist Awards Maynard Winners Named
The weekly V F W whist party at V F W headquarters Friday night drew a good crowd. Prizes went to Mary Tobin Amy Brayden Margaret McCarthy Mrs William Reid Mrs Sherman McGreen Laina Walsh Bridget Raiden Lena Rodway Ethel Thane John Moore Margaret Claflin Henrietta Bamford May Weaver Mrs A Wolfe L M ODonnell Laura Foley Lena Franklin. Bingo prizes went to Lea Kelley W R Montgomery X Palmer May Weaver and varied Leos-Franklis.
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W. R. Montgomery
X. Palmer
May Weaver
Vary
Leos - Pranklis
Margaret Wagner Maynard Pioneer Dies at 76
Mrs Margaret Wagner a long time Maynard resident born in Glasgow Scotland died at her home 89 Summer Street Saturday morning aged 76 She is survived by daughters Margaret R Wagner of Maynard and Bessie Slack of Philadelphia Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church at two o clock conducted by Rev J Rex Shepler Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery.
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Maynard
Margaret. Wagner
Summer Street
Glasgow
Scotland
Margaret R Wagner
Bessie Slack
Philadelphia
Wagner
J. Rex Shepler
William Duckworth
Glenwood Cemetery
Trade Board Discusses Mill Dam Parking Angles and Playgrounds
The Trade Board heard Leland Wood Brown and adopted a report by Frank W. Tucker on parking on the Mill Dam Concord. Stores and businesses should use the parking area rather than the street with parking at a 30 degree angle. The board approved supervising playgrounds next summer.
Magdalene Chapter to Mark 46th Anniversary Event
The Magdalene Chapter UV FE 3 will observe its 46th anniversary with a program at Masonic on hext and night. A cooked supper will be served at 6 followed by a business session and entertainment. A two act play directed by Margaret Gates and Ruth Taylor leads orchestra. Charter members invited.
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Magdalene
UV FE
Masonic
Margaret Gates
Ruth Taylor
Anchor & Ark Gleeule
Colonial Theatre
David Walker
Funeral service held for Alexander Expie in Marlboro
Alexander Expie a 40 year Maynard resident died April 2 at his son James B Espie's home in Maynard after a brief illness. A carpenter by trade he was born April 22 1871 in Ireland and had lived in Maynard since immigrating four years ago. Rev Edward A Bullock of First Baptist Marlboro conducted the April 4 service at Gage Funeral Home. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery Maynard. He leaves a widow, children Seere and breaster Alberboroian, Albert MecLoughlin of Lawrence, and George Dressler of Florida.
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Maynard
Alexander Expie
Gage
Cotting Avenue
Marlboro
Edward A Bullock
First Baptist Church
Glenwood Cemetery
Espie
James B. Espie
Church Street
Sere
Breaster
Alberboro
Ian Albert MecLoughlin
Lawrence
George Dressler
Florida
Maynard High School Class of 1936 Commencement Preparations
Maynard High School prepares the 1936 commencement with valedictorian Elmer Salenius and salutatorian Josephine Castelline. Honor roll lists include Roy Lent and Gertrude Heikkila among many others. School notes show postgraduation plans and class employment patterns, with 55 boys and 32 girls in the graduating class and various post school paths.
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Elmer Salenius
Josephine Castelline
Maynard High School
James Pp. King
Roy Lent
Gertrude Heikkila
Catherine Allard
Ruth Lehto
Helen Sinewski
Stella Rubaszko
Arne Aho
Lyyli Kemppinen
Elvi
Salenius
Bates Avenue
Anthony Castelline
Douglas Avenue
Joseph Girdziewski
Stanley Stas
James P. King
Concord High in Pride as The Groove Garners Praise
Concord’s Enterprise lauds a notable production of The Groove staged at Concord High School Auditorium. Deborah Pike and Lavina Willis star with Gertrude Rideout lauded for guiding talent. the play won top acting honors at the fourth Annual Drama Day for Massachusetts high schools and earned a $300 college scholarship for a top player.
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Concord
the Enterprise
Concord High School
Sudstoumm
Concord High
Deborah Pike
Mise Lavina Willis
Gertrude H. Rideout
High Schoo
College of Oratory
Bomon
Massachusetts
Sudbury Fire Damages Roof Despite Snowy Conditions
Sparks from a chimney at the Nelson residence on Heard's Pond road caused a roof fire. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze with no property damage reported. Snowfall earlier in the week reduced fire risk in the dry grass and brush areas, and Sudbury fire chief William D. Davison praised the department's efficiency.
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Sudbury
C. Nelson
Heard’s Pond Road
William D. Davison
First Parish Elects Sudbury Leaders
The First Church, Unitarian, elected its parish committee after a parish meeting on Monday. George F. Patterson of Boston, Unitarian Society vice president, attended and praised the church’s condition and was reelected to the committee. Ralph Barton was reelected chairman with members Miss Sarah Pratt Warren Hunt and Mrs William Capon joining Rev. William Channing Brown.
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Sudbury
Unitarian
George F. Patterson
Boston
Unitarian Society
Ralph Barton
Sarah Pratt
Warren Hunt
William Capon
William Channing Brown
Died Today Maynard Thomas Cuddy Resident Leader
Maynard resident Thomas Cuddy died this morning at his daughter Mrs. William Hines home on Garfield street after months of illness. He was active in the Assabet Aerie of Bogies. He leaves two sons Winthrop and Edward Cuddy and another son Hudson.
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Maynard
Thomas Cuddy
William Hines
Garfield Street
Cuddy
Winthrop, Hudson
Edward Cuddy
Adolescent Child talks held at Acton High School
Mrs Ruth Morley gave the third of four talks on The Adolescent Child at Acton High School on Wednesday afternoon April 3. The lectures, sponsored by the County Extension Service, are aimed at parents of teenagers and are described as interesting and instructive.
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Ruth Morley
Acton High School
County Extension Service
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Trade Board
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