Death of Mrs Elvina Farnam Mourns Stow Community
Stow residents mourn the 92 year old Mrs Elvina D Farnam of Great Road wife of Wesley Farnam who would have been 98 next month She lived in Stow forty years died Saturday with funeral services held Tuesday at 2 PM at the Union Congregational Church Rev A Andrews officiating She was born in Albany Maine and survived by two nieces and nephews including Rosa B Powers of Winchendon Burial followed at Brookside Cemetery under Maynard Funeral Home supervision
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Stow
Elvina D. Farnam
Great ‘Road
Wesley Farnam
Farnum
Union Congregational
A. Andrews
Albany
Rosa B Powerswinchendan
Brooksize
Cemery
Owler
Japvice
Maynard
Sudbury Towns Face Federal Land Takings Controversy
A report details federal takings of 3100 acres in Sudbury Stow and Maynard for an Army dump. Families lose homesteads to removals amid debates over price, compensation, and impact on generations.
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Lundudbury
Stow
Maynard
Hestead
Gome
Show Boat Musical in Maynard High School
Maynard Knights of Columbus present their annual Show Boat at Maynard High School next Tuesday and Wednesday. John Finnerty directs with local talent including James Farrell Jack Johnson Flora Kilmartin and Leo Mullin. Preshow dress rehearsal Monday afternoon. tickets 386-R.
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Mayperd
Maynard
Knights of Co Whl
Grend
Knight
Leo Mullin
Una She
John Finnertyee
Ale
Ae Eariborg
Acton
Hee
James B. Farrell
Jack Johnson
Boa ‘Acton
Flora Kilmartin
Alexander
Urphyy
John
Murphy
Misa Jean
O’brien
Malion
Brown
Ruth
Florence. Croft
Vincent’ Russo
Cangin
Jack
Johnston
Medie
Belsa
Knigedy
Malka
Witten O'Toole
Jemina
Kimartin
Roads Near War Depot Closed to Traffic Says Hudson Selectmen
Hudson officials report possible traffic closures as the War Department takes over an eastern town area including Old Concord Road and nearby routes leading to Lake Boon for wartime use. The plan may affect Main Street and Sudbury Road, with guards assigned to the conservation building to enforce restrictions.
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Hudson
Department
Old Concord
Maynard
War Department
Lake Boon
Sudibuuy
J Hudson
State Conservation
Frank Seaver
Raymord
Reche
William Kurgan
Joseph Lapine
Myron, Wellett
Arthur Morel
Paul Badger
James Brandie
M. Loureiro
Tax loss for towns from government land takings
The piece notes that when government land is taken for projects the town loses tax revenue and state payments stop. It cites Sudbury State Forest and a Merrimack Pemigewasset flood control case as examples and urges Massachusetts and New Hampshire to reimburse towns, urging action by representatives and town leaders.
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Army Engineers
Concord
Sudbury
New Hampshire
Merrimac
Pemigewasetts
Massachusetts
Minstrel Show slated by K of C at local high school
The annual minstrel show presented by the K of C is scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday in the high school auditorium. John Finnerty of Hudson will direct the production, continuing the group’s fourth straight successful series.
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Maynard
John Finnerty
Hudson
Maynard's Banquet Caps High School Bowling Season
More than thirty youths and guests attended the second annual banquet closing the I. O. Fywell season. Bowie's Hawks clinched the league title by edging the Wildcats in a tight roll-off, with Green Raiders tying Wolves for third. Officials included Phil Buscemi as president Al Greene as secretary and Harold Lyons as treasurer. Tiffany notable guests and a varied program followed including songs skits and impersonations.
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Maynard
Phil Buscemi
al Greene
Harold Lyons
Harold J. Morgan
Donald A. Len
R. P. Sawyer
Michael Voncklys
William H. Reynolds
Henry Tolman
William Rourke
al Cowles
Ed O'Donnel
Mr. Reynolds
Albert Murphy
Segal
Sanatuz
Max Gruber
DeGrappo
Lyots
Lubin
Acton's First Father Son in Military Service
Acton notes a father and son entering service. Lieutenant Thomas Charles Gallagher will report April 27 to First Corps Area for active duty. His son, Yeoman Thomas C Gallagher Jr is already in the Navy, stationed in Manchester New Hampshire. The lieutenant commands the 15th Military Police Company Massachusetts State Guard Reserve known as Adon’s Own. The unit has trained well and maintained high standards under his leadership. The elder Gallagher is a World War I veteran who re entered service in this war as a First Lieutenant. The 15th MPs recently drilled as a unit prepared for local emergencies.
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Acton
Acton Inj
Thomas Charles Ballagher
Adjutant
Thomas C. Gallagher
U.S. Navy
Manchester
N. H
Young Gallagher
Northeastern University
Gallagher
15Th Military Police Company
Massachusetts State Guard Reserve
Aidon's Own
England
France
First Corps
15Ths Military Police
Acton Catholic Club to Elect Officers in April Meeting
Acton The Acton Catholic Club will hold its monthly meeting in G A R hall West Acton April 21 when the annual election of officers will be held. STUDENTS AID DEFENSE WORK Acton-Typewriting students of the Commercial Department of Acton High aided the defense work by preparing typed notices to be sent to wardens who man the Report Center. The pupils volunteer effort assured headquarters of a supply sufficient to last over a month.
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Acton Catholic Club
G.A. R. Hall
West Acton
Acton
Commerc Department
Acton High Ov
Southboro Selectmen Set Friday Meeting In Town Hall
Southboro Chairman Harry Burnett will preside at a meeting of the Selectmen in the town hall Friday evening. Mrs. John J Falconi resumes duties as secretary to the Committee on Public Safety with offices in the Town Hall. Mr and Mrs John Pozerycki of East Main Street are moving to Center.
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Harry Burnett
John J Falconi
Committee On Public Safety
John Pozerycki
East Main Street
Center
Methodist Church Founded 75 Years Ago In Maynard
The Methodist Episcopal Society of Assabet began in 1867 in Old Union Hall and on Main Street. It moved to a new building, dedicated in 1896, and later merged into the present Methodist Church. The Ladies and youth groups expanded over decades, with Epworth League later becoming Methodist Youth Fellowship.
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Old Union Hall
Main Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Union Hall
Methodist Church
Edward Henderson
Jessie Richardson
Henry Fowlony Spendige Carling
Methodist Episcopal Society
Methodist Episcopal Society of
Assahet
J. F. Mears
Main
Summer Streets
James Higgins
I. A. Mesler
Cheney
Henderson
Howard A. Wilson
Ladies Benevolent Society
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Parsonage Aid, Society
Ladies Aid, Society
Women’s Society For Christian Service
The
Church
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Methodist Episcopal Church North
Methodist Protestant ‘Church
Epworth League
Ind 4Dothia
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Maynard Tag Days Boost Medical Fund Total
Maynard High School Athletic Association raised about 365 dollars during weekend Tag Days to support the Medical Fund for Franny Crowley the backfield ace injured in last fall’s Hudson game. Crowley is now home and improving. thanks go to R P Sawyer and contributors for the effort. A Lutheran confirmation class reunion is planned for Sunday night with Rev Pred J Benson as guest speaker.
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Maynard
Maynard High School Athletic Association
Franny Crowley
Faulkner Hospital
Jamaica’ Plain
R. P. Sawyer
High School Athletic Association
Lutheran “Amen
Pred J. Benson
Wmanuel Church
Fitchburg
Maynard Congregational Church Anniversary Services
The Maynard Congregational Church reports upcoming events led by Pastor Rev George A Koponen. A midweek service is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mr and Mrs Frei Hekkala sponsoring coffee after the service. On Sunday April 19 the church holds anniversary services with Sunday School at 10 a m and an anniversary program at 4 p m Mrs Ida Pekkala is the clerk and will read a report on church work.
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Maynard
Congregational Church
George A. Koponen
Frei Hekkala
Ida Pekkala
Congregational Society to Hold Fellowship Greeting Buffet
The Congregational Conference and Missionary Society will bring the greetings of the fellowship. The women of the church will serve a buffet supper at 6 o'clock.
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Gregational ‘Conference and Missionary Society
Fellowship
Maynard Methodist Church Announces Anniversary Week Events
The Maynard Methodist Church marks the 76th anniversary with a Sunday sermon by Rev. Herbert F. Fulton from The Church of Today and special music by the choir. The Church School begins at 9 30 a m, the Youth Fellowship meets after the morning service, and an evening worship service features Rev. Bison R. Renee as guest speaker with a post service reception. A 75th Anniversary Get Together is planned for April 28 in the Chapel with a 5 to 7 p m supper and entertainment by former members. tickets are on sale.
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Maynard
Methodist Church
Methodist ‘Church
Herbert F. Fulton
Church of Today
Bison R. Renee
Meißin
Howard A Wison
Mamie Cushman
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Nion Congregational Church
Regenr
Irving’ Clukes
Hazel Yous
Flans
Stagediat
Thomas Gallagher
Navy
Southboro
D.M. Angell
Maynard Churches
ABC, Easy, Duchess, Thor and
Blackstone Ashing Machines
THOR
Philo, Rca, Victor and
Farnsworth Radios
General Electric
Universal” Vacuum
Florence
Gil
Gas
Poplin’s
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