Puerto Rico Statehood Debate and Social Life Noted
Article surveys Puerto Rico’s push toward statehood, noting public sentiment, local clubs and youth groups, and social development. It discusses education and health, car ownership, and the influence of Hollywood on insular culture amid low wealth and living standards, with calls for closer ties to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rico
Broad Écalé
Hav- Rotakyaria Dion
Aeden
Tomfitof
Dlowel
United States
Centenarian Volunteers in South Africa Offer Youth Services
A centenarian in Cape Town has offered his services to the youth, expressing a lifelong commitment to community involvement and guiding younger generations. The retired local resident says his experience can benefit youth programs and mentoring efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape 1Own
South Africa
Youth Atfiten
Mayne Players Rally for Timers Return in Coast MOI Battle
Quotes hint at Mayne players pressing for a Timers comeback as Crowe ark faces a Coast MOI matchup. Fans recall old days and hope for a stronger lineup led by Marsden and Dol Lent to challenge a key upcoming game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy King
Tim
Croweark
Marsden
Bill
Maynard star Kendra leads Inde Lock Co. to softball wins
Paul Kendra, captain and playing manager of the Inde Lock Co. club of Witchburg, guides 25 straight wins and leads his division as they defend their state title in the city tournament. The Stamford based Wald Towne Co. team provides a contrast with a title claim in a double header.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Paul Kendra
Inde T Lock Co
Witchburg
Paul
Atreight
Ee Ree Oking
Fitchburg
Towne Co
Stamford
Connecticut
Thailand
Caer
Polish Folks Contribute To Defense Fund
In tense days with the world watching Danzig Polish residents raise 382 dollars for the National Defense and Republic of Poland fund. Local donors contribute 282 dollars plus 100 in Polish Liberty Bonds as Joseph Arciszewski leads the campaign with support from the Consular General for Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Danzig
Republic of Poland
Republic of ‘Poland
Joseph Arciszewski
Unclear OCR notices aid in 1939 education claims
Fragmentary text references FE etidiation and examination for children age five, with dates between January 16 and June 1, 1939. Mentions applicants seeking first grade placement and a timetable for arraignments on a Thursday.
Glee Club Outing Reported Amid Confusion
Members of the Glee Club from Maytier likely joined a club outing with fellow member names unclear in the OCR. The report notes an outing event and possible misread names including Ark and Lerkif atvan.
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Maytier’s
Ark Glee .Club
Wes Oy
Wi ‘Lerkif Atvan
St Louis Cardinals to Hold September Baseball Tryout Camp
Blackstone Mdss reports the St Louis Cardinals will run a camp at Roosevelt Park starting Monday September 11 to spot young players aged 17 to 23 for possible professional contracts. Out of town players cover their own travel and living costs, with no fee to attend, and those signed will be reimbursed expenses. The program has produced contract signings in past years.
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Cardinal
Dissinger
Dirsinger
Roosevelt Park
Blackstone
Cardinal’ Organization
Disainger
Weenie Roast at Maynard Grange to be Held at Lake Bonnie
A Weenie Roast organized by the Maynard Grange is planned for Wednesday evening at Larkin's Cottage on Lake Bonnie. Activities include land and water sports and a social gathering after the session. in case of rain the program moves to Thursday evening. Cars meet at the Grange Lot on Summer Street, departing at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Grange
Larkin’s Cottage
Bonnie
Grange
Summer Street
Anne Duclos
Hazel Robinson
Raymond Jones
Edmund Whitney
Inawards
Orville,Tucker
Rc Farnell
Ehwood Archer
Alex ‘Bourke
Frank Casé
Local Gossip Roundup From Sudbury and Nearby Towns
A Sagamore of updates notes James Bartlett and family visiting Jaffrey New Hampshire and Monadnock Mountain with tops and cool air. Jerry Joyce stayed with his mother in Kennebunk Maine. Mrs Goodnow returned from Framingham hospital after surgery. Kate Hill of Fryeburg Maine visits sister in Wellesley where Mr Mason is employed. Allen family from West Concord and Indianapolis guests. Frank McKenzie suffered a cut artery at Rogers greenhouse, Dr Currier treated him. Mrs Filotetiene of Paris Maine visits Goodnow family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bartlett
Parker
Milton
John
Jaffrey
N. H
Monadnock Mountain
Bartlett
Jerry Joyce
Kennebunk
Maine
Frank Goodnow
Framingham Hospital
Kate B. Hill
Fryeburg
Carol Stone Mason
Rilla Hill
State’ Road
Wellesley
Mason
Joni P. Allen
West Concord
Homer
Indianapolis
Indiana
Prank McKenzie
Rogers Greenhouse
Sais Jaydard Hospital Treatment at St Elizabeth's
A report from Brigh ton notes Jaydard's admission for ongoing treatment at St Elizabeth's Hospital. Details on diagnosis and care are limited in the fragment.
School Committee Rejects Teacher Requests
Maynard school committee stated the action concerns a request to add two teachers. They report the need remains unchanged since May and cannot comply with the petitions. The committee cites current conditions and says the plan to decrease teacher numbers in the district high school is not achievable now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Berti Sali
Dohalé
Reynolds
Setirot High
Memorial League Gathers for Old Fashioned Bake at Larkin Summer Home
Twenty five members of the Men’s League of the Union Congregational Church enjoyed a traditional bake at the Larkin summer home. The gathering featured steamed clams and corn on the cob followed by games like swimming tennis and horseshoes. Florence Boothroyd on vacation from the First National Bank of Boston visits York Beach with plans to travel to New York for the World’s Fair. Ruth Marsden returns to a Boston dental office after a Cape Cod vacation. Emma Greenhalg vacations with the Howes in Georgia and Georgia-related sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Florence Boothroyd
First National’ Bank of Boston
York Beach
New York
Ruth’ Marsden
Boston
Cape Cod
Emma Greenhalg
Forrest Howes
New
Drgiahd
Maynard Grange Outing at Mt Lar kine Lake Boone Camp
The Maynard Grange hosts a meeting tonight at the Lake Boone summer camp of Mt and Mrs Albert Larkin. Aweenie roast and games are planned with transport available from the Grange lot at 7 p m. Committee members include Orville Tucker Eric Farnell John Dova Far ties Farrell Elwood Aistier Alex Bourke and Frank Case. Transportation committee lists Anne Duc los H Robinson Raymond Jones Edward Whitney Ina Edwards. If rain the event moves to tomorrow night.
Fire at 146 Powdermill Road Causes Minor Damage
Fire department responded to a kitchen fire at Calvin Whitney’s home on Powdermill Road yesterday afternoon. The blaze started in the oil range wall and caused slight damage before being extinguished.
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Calvin Whitney
Powdermill Road
Thic
Social notes list neighbors with events and travel in Maine
Mr and Mrs Charles H Way host refreshments at Penlow. Assessor Henry Rice and J Leo Quinn plan a Maine inhabitants’ junket. Wilfred Allen of Sudbury Center markets a lighted auto. Miss Gertrude Helleran toured abroad. Miss Hanlevar enjoyed a six week trip. Arthur H D Witte contracts work near Beaton Post Road. Greggy granted permit to establish dog kernels. Helly Weerten and Physis Wenster vacationed in Nova Scotia with Buzz Mearinay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Way
Penlow
Henry BE. Rice
J. Leo Quinn
Maine
Wilfred Allen
Sudbury Center
Gertrude
Helleran
S. S. Statendam
Hanlévar
Arthur HD ‘Witte
End
Beaton Postroat
Goodman Hill
Greggy
And
Mes
Heliy Weprten
Wenster
Concord
Maynard Club Whist Party Draws Large Attendance
A Maynard country club whist party drew about 15 tables, with prizes won by Sophie ta, Henry Ashton, Concord in Croft, Margaret McCarthy, George Mullin, Mrs. Arthur Bariteau, Nelson Smith of Concord, and many others. The next event will be September 11, and a parade route is listed for club members. Miss Birt Nyholm placed third in the Massachusetts Women’s Diving Championship at Oyster Harbor, earning praise for her strong performance against top divers.
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Maynard
Clifton’ Downey
John Zaniewski
Hazel Howse Morris Jenney
Acton
Sehvair
Satie’ Kater
Elizabeth Reid
Lena Rod*way
Owen” Franklin
Hier Ice
Walter Nelsom
Flivzerald
Condord
William J
Gertrude Tucker
Itena Clufts
Mark” Newton
Mdnday
Eptember 11
Teos
K. of C
Birt Nyholt
Massachusetts
New’ England
Oyster Harbor
Suncady
Nyholm
Miss Nyholm
Maynard High School
Maynard Women’s Golf Club Hosts Monthly Meeting
The Maynard Woman’s Golf Club held its regular monthly meeting after a bridge party at the Maynard Country Club. Mrs. Herbert Martin won first prize for bridge, followed by a luncheon hosted by Gertrude May, Alice, Prova Cog, Sadie Kaler, and Eleanor Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard ~ Woman’s Golf Club
Maynard Country Iub
Herbert Martin
Gertrude’ May
Alice, Provacog Sadie Kaler
Pleanor Martin
Annie F Stinson 83 Dies at Deaconess Home Forest Hills
Annie F Stinson died at the Deaconess Home after 22 years there. Born November 17 1866 in Richmond Maine she came from South Boston where she worked in a dry goods store. She never married and left no survivors. Funeral services were held at the Deaconess Homes with Rev Eaton Marshall of Maynard officiating and burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Conchord
Annie F. Stinson
Rev
Eaton
Marshall
Maynard
Boston
Richmond
Maine
Acton Garden Club tour highlights local jardinery
The Acton Garden Club recent meeting toured several town gardens including those of Mrs Horace F Tuttle Robert Reid 3rd Millard J Handley and Willis Holden. Members noted varied flower interests and preparations begin for the Flower Show at the Acton Woman's Club on August 31 with Will Curtis showcasing actus plants from Willis Holden's collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton“Garden Club
Horace F Tuttle
Robert Reid
Millard J Handley
Willis Holden
Wills Holden
Albert Haynes Appointed to Army Aviation Training
Albert Haynes is appointed to Army Aviation training, signaling the start of his service in the aviation corps. Mrs John H Mentxér is referenced in connection with the appointment.
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Albert ‘Haynes
Army Aviation
Skunk Strolls Into Fire Station During Bocchi Match
A skunk wandered into a fire station as bocci players competed nearby. After lingering on a muddy curb and resting by a parked car, the animal calmly entered the station but was coaxed to depart after safety concerns, leaving players unharmed.
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Maynard
Skunk
Skink
Nason Street
Bocch
Taunton State convention attendees list notable names
Maynard members of Frank J. DeMars Post A L attended the State convention in Taunton last weekend. Featured were Commander Angus E Hanson Vice Commander William F Barog Service Officer Joseph F Dincett Adjutant Herbert W Martin Finance Officer Walter Adams Past Commanders Frank F Parks and Bernard Johnston along with John Kap on Benjamin Graber Jesse BilLet Michael Rynkiewicz. Non Legionnaires included Representative Avery W Steele Vincent Maley George Whalen Attorney and Mrs John A Driscoll My and Mrs Fred Elson Frankie Daley of Charlestown visited local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Frank J. DeMars
Post
A. L
Taunton
Angus E Hanson
Wiliam F Barog
Joseph F Dincett
Herbert ‘W* Martin
Walter Adams
Frank F. Parks
Bernard Johnston
John Kapon
Benjamin Graber
Jesse “Billet
Michael Rynkiewicz
Avery
W Steele
Vincent Maley
Georgée © Whalen
John A Dris
Fred ‘Elson
Outing at Willard Brook Ashby Members Return
Members of the Brotherhood of the Church of Christ and families enjoyed a Tuesday night outing at Willard Brook Reservation in Ashby. A 6 30 p m picnic supper was served.
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Brotherhood of the Church ‘of ‘Christ
Willard Brook
Ashby
Archie Tagg
Ned Neville
Wood Street
Floyd Robby
Maple Street
Greenville
South Carolina
Robert Osborne
Bedford
Ton “A. Swellsreet
Harttree
Middlesex Yellow Jackets Football Debut Under Coach Mortis
The Middlesex Yellow Jackets new football program, guided by Nick Mortis of Holy Cross fame, prepares for a home opener at RiverSide Park on Sept 13. The roster includes Maynard Newton Vin Labowitz and brothers Sarnos from Medford, with plans for away games and a strong spread attack.
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Middlesex Yellow “Jackets
Prof
Nick ‘Mortis
Holy ‘Cross
Shamidek
East Lyzin
Duarters
Hudson
Morriswil
Jackets
Riveré Sidé Park
New Bingiard
Maynard ‘Bay
Ocharney
Newton
Vin Labowitz
Northeastern University
Sarno Brothers
Carlo
Christy
Medford
Bet
Holy Cross
Fordce Ata
Ae Kanter
Seth
St. Ariselta’s
Manchéster
French pledge to stand by Poland amid war crisis
French spokesmen announced France would declare war on Germany if needed as the German Soviet pact alarms France. France has called up 600 reservists and prepared for immediate war in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Francé
Germany
CIO Wins Vote in Auto Plants
The CIO United Automobile Workers won exclusive bargaining rights in the plant, defeating their rival for the second time in the same facility. A separate item notes a freak wind in East Montpelier Vermont that toppled a barn roof and damaged hay and a truckload of hay.
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CIO
Detroit
CIO- United: Automobile
Automobile
Vnd
Montpelier
Rise in Retail Gas Prices Looms in Oklahoma
Reporters note a potential rise in retail gasoline prices across Oklahoma as observers warn of further increases. Analysts cite market dynamics and supply constraints hinting at a broader price uptick for consumers.
German-Riassiann Treaty Sparks Tokyo Washington Tension
Fragmented report hints at resentment over a proposed treaty with Germany. Mention of Japan being perceived as sold out by German officials. Separate note in Washington about an agriculture plan to provide hot lunches for 5 million school children in the coming year.
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Washington
Thé. Agriculture’ D
Unclear fragment reports fatal shooting at home
A garbled report describes a man shot dead at his home by unidentified assailant. No motive or suspect is provided, and officials have not released details.
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Bedi
Glee Club
Will Rama
Wellreginning
SO. Sudbury
Maynard Gir
Elvi Nyho
Womerr
John H” Mentxér
Jon
Angus E. Hanson
Frankie Daley
Charlestown
Peoples *Theatre Quartet
Sens
Labowit
Britalix
France
Heven
Tube
Okla
Springfield
Jock Lum
Flint
Mithix
the Révy
Janey Cody
A Steinit
Flint Presbytesinneit
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