Local service notes list area recruits and activations
Miss Laura Merrill, recently enlisted in the WA, stationed Fort Oglethorpe Georgia, a local high school graduate who worked at Assabet Mills before enlisting. Ensign Howard Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs John Johnson, commissioned in the U S Navy and assigned to Newport Naval Training Station. Joseph S Piecewicz on leave from Sampson New York. Arthur Eathorn at the Naval Mining Station Sampson on leave after training. Sergeant Harold Nordberg, visiting his Acton home on leave with wife and baby. Warne J Norgoal on naval leave after recruit training at Sampson.
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Laura Merrill
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Assabet Mills
F Howard Johnson
John Johnson
Gchost Barnard Navaing
U.S. Avy
Newport al
Newport
Ard Athorn
Arthur Eet
Naval Mining Station
Sampson, N. Y
Harold Nordberg
August Nordberg
Summer Street
Acton
Nord
Drg
Camp Picket
Virginia
Lard of Thanks Acknowledges Community Sorrow
Sincere thanks is extended to friends neighbors and the Elks Lodge for support in our recent sorrow. Cosima D Agata Joseph D Agata Charles D Agata Mrs Harold Peterson Frances D Agata Rose D Agata and family express appreciation for thoughts and deeds during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rd Lodge of Elks
Cosima D’agata
Oseph
D'Agata
Arles
D’agata
Harold Peterson
Frances
D’agata Rose D’agata
Local notices and war effort updates from town
The report lists Mrs. George Oponen speaking at North Congregational Church Cambridge and R Furbush as guest at a Men’s Fraternal meeting. It notes Maynard Golf Club appointing Albert Hodges treasurer, highway crews spring cleanup, and Victory Gardens planning. Harley J Dwintell arrives in San Francisco en route home. Christian Endeavor Society hosts events and a choir invitation to Quincy May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oponen
Theren’s Association
North Congregational Church
Cambridge
Christian Endeavor Society
Ella Eklund
Quincy
Chistian Endeavors Society
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
I express gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown during my recent bereavement in the loss of my beloved Anton Zazonak. Mrs. Natalie Zazonak thanks all who offered sympathy and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Anton Zazonak
Natalie Zazonak
Family thanks for kindness after bereavement
The family of John Mahon expresses sincere thanks for the many kindnesses shown during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogi
John Mahon
Furlough Notices and Local Army News From Area Families
PRC Stanley Ugievich enjoys furlough with wife on Grant street as Kenneth Tucker visits parents on Nason street. Sergeant Jokinen of Army Signal Corps stationed in England. Parish dance planned behind St Casimir's Church on Easter weekend. Ensign Annellows of the PARS surveys barracks along Atlantic Coast and returns home for Easter. Erikson's Dairy Ice Cream Stand opens tomorrow Friday. Jewish Women's Club awards 95 to J Juga 9 Sudbury street. Marie Di Geronimo returns home from Children's Hospital. William Joyce on furlough from Army in Arizona. Dr Franklin P Flagg returns from Florida winter. Forest Nelson on short furlough from Army base in Alabama. Louis Collura of the Marine Corps at Quantico spends Easter with relatives. Sergeant John H Murphy, former Middlesex Laundry employee, writes home from Italy. Private John Bakun in Mississippi on 5 day furlough visits father at 11 Percival street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bakun
Mississippi
Percival Street
Knights Hold Penny Sale on Friday Night
The Knights of Columbus announce a Penny Sale at their hall on Friday night. Script writer James Farrell, famed for witty manage ment, again promises a masterful, entertaining program. Members anticipate another successful, amusing evening, with chatter already high in the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights
Maynard
Knights of Columbus
James Farrell
Council
Kist
Sal¢Dré
Maynard Grange resumes meetings and confers degrees
Maynard Grange resumes regular meetings in Grange Hall this week. The first degree is conferred by officers with Hazel Bumpus and Lillian Holmes in roles. the second degree by a picked team led by Alex Rourke. A Lecturer's March and refreshments follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Grange
Maynard
Grange Hall
Hazel Bumpus
Lillian Holmes
Stewart
Alex Rourke
Eleanor Mariano
Grace Tucker
Florence Hanson
Leena Kytola
Middlesex Central
Pomona Grange
Nobscott Community Club
Framingham
Raymond Jones
William Hayward
Leslie Sims
James Smith
Mary Powers
John Dora
Alea Brige Club
John Dora, Jr
George Holmes
Eva Smith
Grace Woimey
Ruth Woodworth
Speaker Barred From Speaking On Any Subject In Commons
The Speaker of the British House of Commons is not allowed to deliver a speech on any topic, impeding parliamentary debate and raising questions about procedural control in the chamber. The ruling restricts public address by the presiding officer during sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Funeral held for Hulda Foresten of Charlton Road
Mrs Hulda Foresten aged 59 died after a three week illness at Marrington Memorial Hospital. Born in Finland she lived 35 years in Maynard before moving to Sturbridge 15 years ago. Survived by husband Victor K and 8 children, 11 grandchildren, with burial at Glenwood Cemetery.
Diphtheria Clinic Set for April 26 in Maynard
Maynard Diphtheria Clinic will be held at the Health Centre Town Building Main Street from 2 30 to 3 30 pm on Wednesday April 26 with Dr R E B Hooper in charge assisted by Miss Mary Ward public health nurse and Miss Edith Foster school nurse. Parents should note the rise in diphtheria cases statewide in 1943 and the value of immunization as protection against diphtheria and lockjaw. No charge for the clinic as part of Board of Health community welfare efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Board of Health
Main Street
R. EB. Hooper
Mary Ward
Edith Foster
Ration Board Issues Tires in Maynard
Maynard ration list covers two weeks ending April 7 1944 detailing new Grade One passenger tires for Boris Sokolowski Arthur Price Everett Hunter George Underwood Philip Taylor Edward Jarvela Sumner Annis and Grade Three tires for Everett Sarvela Victor Milewski Benjamin Gruber Leslie Sims William Annett plus new passenger tubes for the same names and truck tires and tubes for Service Transportation Lowell Bus Lines and details on gasoline issued from the March quota for John Manchester and Mary O'Dea Ernest Wollerscheid and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Boris Sokolowski
Arthur Price
Everett Hunter
George Underwood
Philip Taylor
Edward Jarvela
Sumner Annis
Everett Sarvela
Victor Milewski
Benjamin Gruber
Leslie Sims
William Annett
J. 5 Donahue Installed Exalted Ruler at Maynard Lodge
Maynard Lodge BP.O.E. officers were installed in an impressive ceremony Monday evening. Attorney John J. Donahue became exalted ruler, with James R. Priest as esteemed leading knight and George Stansfield Jr. as esteemed royal knight. Other officers named include Richard J. King, Albert R. Murphy, Herbert W. Martin, Albert Connors, and Noble Morton as trustee. A collation followed the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Lodge
Bp.o E
Bils
Kaander M. Bisset
P.E.R
Ge and Suite
Albert Connors
Noble Morton
Maynard Churches Host Sunday Worship and Youth Social
Maynard Churches announce Sunday services with Church School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m. The pastor topics include Companions of the Way Ancient version and quotations. Youth Fellowship meets at noon for studies Then social at the Parsonage Monday April 17 at 7 30 p m. Treasurer thanks Easter giving supporters. Rev Herbert F Fulton attends Worcester District ministers wives conference April 18 and Sterling Campgrounds trustees meeting April 19.
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Tet
Our Ming
Herbert F. Fulton
Worcester
Leominster
Sterling Campgrounds
Fulton
Finnish Congregational Church Plans Spring Bazaar
Maynard Rev. George A Koponen hosts mid week sermon with Rev Aleksi Raita of Thomaston as guest speaker. Coffee and foods by Miss Lena glt and Mrs Johanna Minkkinen. Saturday April 15 at 7 pm spring bazaar and food sale proceeds go to church repair fund. Sunday school at 10 am worship at 3 pm.
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Finnish Congregational Church
Maynard
George A. Koponen
Aleksi Raita
Thomaston
Mai
Lena Glt
Johanna Minkkinen
Katri Kilponen
Annie Huikari
Lillian Johnson
John Johnson
Lutheran Church Announces Spring Activities
Rev. A H Niskanen and the Lutheran congregation list events from April 15 to 20. Special program by widows, Sunday School at 9 30, Finnish worship at 10 45, Ladies Aid vestry meeting, refreshments by Mrs I Hietanen, and choir practice at 7.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
A.H. Niskanen
I. Hietanen
Union Congregational Church April 16 Services Maynard
Union Congregational Church Maynard Mass outlines April 16 schedule with morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev Norman C MacLean and choir music. Junior and Senior groups meet at 9 30. 4 o clock Endeavor meeting. Pilgrim Fellowship to East Boston. daily Vacation Bible School planning. social pie walk April 25. sunrise service on Summer Hill and 29 new members plus three baptisms last Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
Maynard
Mass
Newman
C. MacLean
Norman C. MacLean
Harold Merriam
Charlotte Sigonen
Christian Endeavor Society
Janet Dockerty
Pilgrim Fellowship
East Boston
Baker-Maverick Congregational Church
Religious Education Committee
Congregational Service Group
Pilgrin Fellowship
Summer Hill
Mr. MacLean
Missionary Committee
Ail
Quote from Blair on inner virtue over outward manners
A reflection notes that only what flows from the heart can render outward conduct truly pleasing. It emphasizes inner virtue as the source of genuine manners and social impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Town of Maynard Selectmen Meeting Notice
The regular Board of Selectmen meeting will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 o clock in the Selectmen's Room Town hall. Agenda and contact details appear in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
Selectmen
Baierty
Maynard Lt Kenneth Palmer Arrives for B 24 Training at Blythe
Maynard Lt Kenneth Walker Palmer has arrived at Blythe Army Air Base California for heavy bombardment crew training. At 358th Combat Crew Training School ten man crews train in formation flying precision bombing air to ground firing and emergency procedures for future B 24 Liberator missions. Palmer is son of Major and Mrs R C Palmer of 71 Parker.
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Maynard
Kenneth Walker Palmer
Army Air Base
Blythe
California
Liberator
Lt. Palmer
R. C. Palmer
Parker
Street Graduate Profile Notes Local Highlights
A fragment mentions a graduate from a local academy and college with uncertain context. The brief hints at post graduation recognition or affiliation, but lacks concrete events or details to specify dates, names, or actions.
Sergeant Gruber Receives Good Conduct Ribbon
Sergt. Gruber wins Good Conduct ribbon from Brig. Gen. Camp at Cw Texas for a year of service. Ceremonies honored her exemplary duty and conduct as daughter of Mrs. Gruber.
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Maynard
Cher
Gruber
Summerstre
W. R
Cw Texas
Marriage of Lieute rdo D. D'Errico and Miss Christine Keeling
Announcement of the marriage of Lieute rdo D. D'Errico to Miss Christine Keeling daughter of Mrs Lily Keeling of Dallas Texas.
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Lieuteardo D. D’errico
Gaetano D’errico
Christine
Lily Keeling
Dallas
Texas
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Seph S. Piecewicz
Antonio ‘Bélli
Little Rock
Arkanas
Hayes Street
Peter Pronko
Roosevelt Street
R.furbush
Eet. of the Union, Congrega‘Church
The
Maynard Golf
Albert Hodges
Hodges
Maynard Trust Co
Highway Department
Josiah Herrick
Victory Gardens
Harley. J. Dwintell
San Francisco
Prc
Stanley Ugievich
Grant Street
Kenneth Tucker
U. S. Navy
Nason Street
Sergeant Jokinen
Army Signal Corps
England
the Blessed Virgin Sodality of
St. Casimir’s Church
Annellows
PARS
Charleston
North Carolina
Atlantic
Jewish Women's Club of
J. Juga
Sudbury Street
Marie “di Geronimo
Herminia di Geronimi
Children’s Hospital
Boston
William Joyce
Army
Arizona
Franklin P. Flagg
Aeton Street
Florida
Forest Nelson
Alabama
Pfe. Louis Collura
Marine Corps
Quantico
John H. Murphy
Middlesex Laundry
Italy
NEW England Telephone & Telegraph CO
Sacle
Hulda Foresten
Ration Board
United Co-operative
John Manchester
Donahue
Ford
Summer St
Tel
Maynard Churches
Lea
OOO Pharmacy
Julius Gilder
Street
Rence Academy
Will Lege
Bigham & Sons
South
Watt
Waltham
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