Guest Day at Maynard Country Club Highlights Opening Atmosphere
April 19 event drew golfers from Waltham Cambridge Watertown Dorchester Concord and Acton. Six new members joined, with Watertown pro William Hannon lauding Maynard greens as among the best in the state.
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Cambridge
Watertown
Dorchester
Concord
Actons
Niblick
Links
B. J. Coughlin
William Hannon
Maynard
Derailed Hastings Train Delays Mails and Community Notes
A derailed train at Hastings on Wednesday morning delayed incoming mails. Events include the April 13 regional meeting in Dracut where Levi Perkins's family attended. Perkins elected from Acton Grange to the executive committee. Guests included Albert W. Wheeler of Fear Harbor and Blanche Smith of Boston with Ralph Merchant. The North Middlesex Union met in Boxboro on April 17. The Greenough family celebrated Mrs. George Greenoughs birthday at Acton home of Charles Edwards with flowers and gifts.
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Levi Perkins
Raymond
Dracut
Perkins
Acton Grange
Albert W. Wheeler
Fear Harbor
Maine
Herbert W. Merriam
Maple Street
Blanche Smith
Florence
Boston
Ralph Merchant
Main Street
Ralph A. Barker
Frank A. Merriam
North Middlesex Union
Congregational Church
Boxboro
Greenough
George Greenough
Charles Edwards
Acton
Congregational Church announces April services with guest speaker
Rev Ralph A Barker leads morning worship on Sunday April 28 at 10 30 with Sunday school at 11 45 and Christian Endeavor at 6 15 A special evening service at 7 led by the Men s Class includes a song service by Herbert A Thayer and a male quartet address by Rev Frank G Potter past grand master IOOF of Massachusetts West Acton lodge to be special guests All welcome.
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Ralph A. Barker
Christian Endeavor
Herbert A. Thayer
Frank G. Potter
Dorchester
IOOF
Massachusetts
West Acton
Acton Finance Committee Appointed for 1929 39
The Finance committee of Acton has been appointed by the selectmen for 1929 to 1939. Precinct 1 includes Murray Brown and George A Richardson. Precinct 2 lists Frank W Holt and William Rachster. Precinct 3 names Webster S Blanchard and Alfred W Davis. All are reappointments.
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Acton
Murray Brown
George A. Richardson
Frank W. Holt
William Rachster
Webster S. Blanchard
Alfred W. Davis
Plan Meeting For Acton Agricultural Association May Event
President George A Richardson organizes a members meeting in May for the Acton Agricultural Association with guest speaker Hon John W Hargis State Treasurer and Receiver General. L B Boston director and A W Lombard assistant director of the Massachusetts State Fairs Association attend. Ex President W Stuart Allen to show moving pictures including Acton Fair 1928 views. Members urged to await date and plan to attend.
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George A. Richardson
Acton Agricultural Association
John W. Hargis
Dunklee and Gordon Engagement Reported
Paul Dunklee son of Mr and Mrs Chester Dunklee longtime village residents becomes engaged to Miss Minnie Gordon of Gorham University Gorham Maine The announcement notes Both families and the Maine connection in a concise society note.
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Paul Dunklee
Chester Dunklee
Minnie Gordon
Gorham University
Gorham
Maine
Funeral for Mrs. Clark L. Paddock Held in Gardner
Village residents attended the funeral services for the late Mrs. Clark L. Paddock in Gardner on Tuesday April 16. Paddock had served as pastor of the Universalist church here and recently accepted a pastorate at Gardner.
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Clark L. Paddock
Gardner
Paddock
Universalist Church
Mock Trial to be Held at West Acton Lodge 100F
West Acton lodge 100F will hold a Mock Trial in the vestry of the Congregational church on Wednesday evening April 24 under the Men's class. The recent West Acton presentation received strong support and commendation.
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West Acton
Congregational Church
Maynard Opens 1929 Baseball Camp With Leominster Win
Maynard H S defeated Leominster H 6 to 2 in a seven inning afternoon game at Leominster despite rainstorm delays. Joe Sezerzen and Tauno Frigard starred for Maynard with Frigard driving in three runs and Sczerzen delivering a clutch triple. Richer pitched well for Leominster, fanning 13 batters. The game featured early Maynard scoring, a Leominster comeback, and a final Maynard burst in the seventh to seal the victory.
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Leominster H
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Ion
Joe Sczerzen
Worcester County Boys
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Frigard
Paine
Muff
Sezerzens
Wilcox
Torppa
Sczerzen
Maynard Sees High School Athletics Face Funding Gap
In Maynard, officials note school athletics face a $600 deficit as state rules forbid using school funds for uniforms. The Maynard High School Athletic Association has $1319 in uniforms and equipment but needs more support. a fund-raising tag day will be held April 26-27 with volunteers soliciting on streets and in stores.
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Athletic Association
High School Athletic Association
Friends of
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Sccveverees
SMS Secieness
Piace the Athletic Association
Maynard High School Athletic Association
Maynard Twins Lead Youngest Finish In Marathon
Bob and Dick Allen, Maynard twins, ran the B A A Marathon on April 19 with Bob finishing about 3 50 at the A clubhouse. Dick started with a sore foot and dropped out at the 20 mile mark after running 15 miles with his brother. Both returned home in good condition and were said to be the youngest runners in the race.
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Bob
Dick Allen
Maynard
Patriots
Hopkinton
Richard Allen
Marcathan
Allen
Johnnie Miles
Iowa
Maynard Barn Destroyed by Early Fire on Warren Street
Fire crews responded to a blaze on Warren Street that razed the Maynard barn owned by Blatt. The structure was described as a raging furnace past saving when firefighters arrived, with the fire discovered around April 19.
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Maynard
Warren'street
Blatt
Asbjornson Helps Sox To First Win
Bob Asbjornson saved the day for the Boston Red Sox at Bat ton Saturday and enabled the team to score its first win of the championship season with a ninth inning relief appearance when one man was on and two out.
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SOX
Bob Asbjornson
Boston Red Sox
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Bob
Heve
Ens
Jewish Passover Begins at Sunset in Maynard
Maynard and nearby towns begin Passover at sunset observed for eight days. The first Seder night opens the holiday with family reunions and ceremonial suppers. Dishes and utensils are replaced for strict ritual cleanliness and the Haggadah readings recount the Jewish exodus and freedom.
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Maynard
Egypt
Passov
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Kind Helpers
The message thanks all who extended kindness during a recent difficult period. Special mention is made of Michael Velénd for his help and support.
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Dale
Michael Velénd
Daylight Saving Time Sparks Reminder In Marlboro
Local notice urges residents to set clocks ahead one hour as daylight saving takes effect at 2 00 a m Sunday and remains until September 29. Railroads warn schedule changes align with standard time though summer runs begin Sunday on major lines.
League Votes Against Use of Poison Gasses
Geneva April 23. The League of Nations Preparatory Disarmament Commission voted to ban poison gas and germs in future warfare. Germs are absolutely forbidden and poison gas abolition will be based on reciprocal agreements among nations. The meeting gained new momentum from Hugh Gibson’s call for naval reductions. Delegates of leading powers attended as the drive continues.
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INS
League. of Nations Preparatory
Commission
Hugh Gibson
United States
Belgium
America
Conference Plans Cited Amid Praise and Contention
Fragments show debate over a conference plan praised by some and opposed by others. The text hints at divisions within an organization about how to proceed and potential actions to be taken.
Westcon Noted Visit and Local Life Snippets
A terse West Con entry notes Thomas Carroll attending a Waltham Lodge event with Annie Olser and relatives in York. Items mention John Reilly, Harold Hall, and Mrs. George F. A. announcing an April 8 birth. Major Wendall Carter named deputy superintendent. Mrs. Amos Lister and Richard McSweeney visiting relatives in Hopkinton.
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Olser New Ford Sie
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Marjorie Anderson York
John Reilly
Harold Hall
George F. A
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