Christmas Promise Restores Faith on a Cold Station Bench
Mary Lou, stranded by a late train, agrees to care for three year old Annette Pollard whose guardian is absent. Eddie the usher arranges shelter and a plan to reach Rio to contact the girl's father. Mary Lou phones Rio, learns Annette will join her father for Christmas, and the pair prepare for the journey home.
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Taté
Chicago
Mary Lou
Eddie
Mary
Annétte Pollard
Chey- Rio
Ma Pollard
Low
Annette
Rio
Dong
Mothe
Maynard Textile Union Votes Wage Arbitration
The Maynard Textile Union met last Saturday and voted to submit a wage increase dispute with the Koceione Woolen Company to arbitration. They seek restoration of a 12 percent cut that took effect in April 1988. National union officers were notified and will continue negotiations with the company.
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Maynard Textile Union
Koceione “Woolen Company
Magnetite Union
Uni
Town House Conference On Woolen Company Issues Set
Officials and department heads invited to a Maynard conference tomorrow evening at the Town House. Legal representatives and officials from the American Woolen Company will attend and address the gathering. The call was issued by Patrick A. McGrath, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, at the request of American Woolen Company officials.
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Maynard
American Woolen Company
Patrick A. McGrath
Board of
Selectsmen
Maynard Woman's Club Holds December Meeting at Rot C Hall
The Maynard Woman's Club met yesterday afternoon at Rot C Hall with strong attendance and a pleasing program. Vice President Mrs. Verne Violet presided as readings by Miss Jean Davis, a Maynard High School junior, drew praise.
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George Kaler
Albert Batleym
Harry Burnhem
Samuel Lever
Joseph Dineen
Albert Easthope
Fred Fairbanks
Edward Flaherty
Thomas Gramp
Eli Gruber
Bert Hatchin
William Hayward
Albert Haynes
James Frazier
Maynard Group Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Society of St. Anthony Di Padova at the Elks Hall held its annual meeting last Sunday. Antonio Mistretta was elected president with Mrs. Marichetta Viola as vice president and Raymond Terrasi retiring president.
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Maynard
Society of St. Anthony di Padova
Elks Hall
Antonio Mistretta
Marichetta Viola
Raymond Terrasi
Vincenzo Lucceschi
Frank Finnecchi
Joseph Lattuca
Michael Lalli
Luigi DiGrappa
Cologero Cannella
Pilgrim Fellowship Plans Seasonal Event at Maynard Church
The Pilgrim Fellowship at Union Congregational Church Maynard met at the parsonage to draft plans for a seasonal event. Miss Helen Cuttell and Robert Johnson will be crewe to music remain in Stockbridge as planned.
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Union Congregational Church
Maynard
Pilgrim Fellowship
Helen Cuttell
Robert Johnson
Crewe
Helen
Stockbridge
Elks to Announce Christmas Basket Awards Friday Night
Maynard Elks will name winners of the Christmas Basket Fund awards at Parker Street Hall Friday night in a public meeting with entertainment. Main prize is a Chevrolet Master Sedan from Taylor Chevrolet of Maynard, with three $50 prizes and monthly Smoker prizes to be announced. A detailed basket recipients list will be prepared by the Elite committee with cooperation from local organizations to ensure no one deserving is forgotten.
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Maynard
Eiks Christmas Basket Fund
Parker Street Hall
Main
Nason
Additio
Eiks Ceenaric
Maynard Lodge
Elks
Hormecarcke
Herbert "W. Martin
Nason Street
A. S
Maynard Firemen’s Relief Association
Salvation Army Committee
Acton Grange Neighbors Night Promotes Local Entertainment
Acton Grange hosted neighbors night at Town Hall with Acton Lunenburg Bolton and Linehurst Granges competing for prizes. Bolton won first with a playlet, Lunenburg placed second with songs and readings, Linehurst earned consolation with vocal and instrumental music. Guests from Shirley and Lincoln Granges attended and a Christmas sale raised funds. Mrs. Bertha Tucker and Mrs. Olga Anderson supervised refreshments featuring peach short cake and coffee.
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Acton
Lunenburg
Bolton
Linehurst Granges
Acton Grange
Town Hall
Lunenburg Grange
Linehurst Grange
Billerica
Shirley
Lincoln Granges
Bertha Tucker
Olga Anderson
Republicans Hold Holiday Meeting Here
Acton Mrs Wilbur Davis of Worcester president of the Young Women's State Republican Touneil scheduled as speaker at the meeting of the Young Republican Club at the West Acton Woman's Clubhouse Monday evening was prevented from appearing because of the storm. The evening was turned over to the committee in charge consisting of Miss Phyllis Johnson chairman and Leslie Larsen. Girl Scout troop will have a Christmas party at the Town.
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Acton
Wilbur Davis
Worcester
Young Women’s State
Republican
Touneil
Young Republican Club
West Acton
Phyllis Johnson
Leslie Larsen
Maynard Freshman Scribe Captures Alumni History and War News
The Maynard High School periodical the Screech Owl reports a surge in sales and notes a War in Europe influence in articles. Alumni notes recount the first class graduation in June 1886 with names, board of education members, and superintendent.
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Maynard
Screech Owl
Murphy & Snyder
Seta
Europe
Maynard High School
George Newton
Brooks Reed
Plorence Winkley
Samuel Lawton
War News from Poland Reaches Maynard Readers
A letter received by Mr and Mrs Stamiey Sienkiewicz from relatives near Leisikes in Poland describes Russian and Lithuanian troops occupying the town, looting livestock, and a sense of ongoing conflict. The message, mailed November 14, arrived in Maynard days ago. It notes Polish money devalued, a German air raid causing casualties, and uncertain spring prospects amid rising war concerns. Separately, Maynard town officials acknowledge an investigation into Selectmen spending on non-accepted streets, stating concerns over legality and assurances of taxpayer consideration. Patrick A McGrath and E Riley publish the official response.
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Maynard
Poland
Stamiey Sienkiewicz
Leisikes
Vilna
Russia
Lithuania
Schanes
Bradford
Patrick A. McGrath
BE. Riley
Board of Selectmen
District Attorney’s Office
Lent
Maynard High selects co captains for 1940 football team
Bill Priest end and Fred Sarvella tackle elected as co captains at the Maynard high school lettermen meeting last week for the upcoming season. Priest is a three season veteran with punts and passes strong in the Clinton and other games. Sarvella, a 20 pound lineman, rose to prominence this year as a power on relief duty and was a unanimous choice for tackle.
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Maynard
Maynard High
Bill Priest
Fred Sarvella
Wild Bil Priest
Het
Clinton
Igang
Alén
George
Afer Bent
Gonbitawicke
Sarvella
Grenfell Mission Event Hosts Speakers on European Effects
A Concord gathering at 14th and Grenfell Night featured Theodore L. Rodger of the New England Grenfell Association and Robert G. Stanton of Belmont as speakers. Rodger spoke on the European situation's impact on the Grenfell Mission, with Stanton delivering a vivid pictorial account of the Mission's work to a large crowd.
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Concord
Grenfel
Patiah House
Hubbaca Street
Theodore L. Rodger
New England Grenfell Association
Grenfell Mission
Robert G. Stanton
Belmont
First Parish Services in Lexington
Reverend Edward P Daniela leads Sunday schedule at First Parish Lexington December 17 Church School at 9 45 am Morning service at 11 am with sermon on Spiritual Defenses Emerson Society gathers in the church vestry at 5 30 pm.
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Lexington
Edward P. Daniela
Emerson Society
Trinity RSH Elm Rev Charles Russell oateek minister Sunday
Trinity RSH Elm announces Reverend Charles Russell will lead services Sunday December 47 at 8:00 AM Holy Communion and 9:30 AM Junior Church and Lower School service following.
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Trinity Rsh
Charles Russell Oateek
Miniater
St Bernard’s Church Mass Schedule Noted
Catholic Concord parish lists Rev. William Finniek as pastor and Rev. George Mulcahey as curate. Sunday Masses at 9 and 10, with Benediction after the Mass.
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ST. Bernard's Church
Catholic—Concord
William HH. Finniek
George F. Mulcahey
Tate
Curate Sunday Mass Schedule Listed
Ernest A Ford announces Sunday Masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30 a m with Benediction at 6 30 each Sunday in the parish schedule.
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Gree Few
Ernest A Ford
Surprise House Warming for Maynard Tantti on River Street
Mr and Mrs Anton Jantti were surprised with a house warming last Sunday as more than 60 friends gathered on River Street. Ideal tailor Mr Jantti and his wife received a purse of money from friends amid music readings and a short program including a plea for Finland.
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Maynard
Anton Tantti
River Street
Jantti
Ideal
Finland
Reward. High Greenstor a few days.
Joseph Kezokas of High Street reports a voyage to Italy from New York aboard A liner as radio operator. He notes a calm trip with the ship traveling outside the present war zone and a reward awaits.
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High Greenstor
Joseph Kezokas
High Street
Italy
Kasokas
New York
Tasly
Sudbury High News Speaking Contest Details
Sudbury High announces a speaking contest to be held in town hall on Friday December 15 at 8 o clock. Judges are Mrs Bartlett Mr Barrett and Berne Mele.
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Sudbury
Longtime Maynard resident McGarry dies after brief illness
Edward A. McGarry of West Concord, 73, born in Croghan Boyle Ireland, died Sunday night after a short illness. He leaves wife and five children William, Edward, Margaret, Gladys and John. Funeral Tuesday at the Maynard Methodist church with burial in Glenwood Cemetery. An American Powder Company employee for years.
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Maynard
Edward A. McGarry
West Concord
Croghan Boyle
Ireland
West Ayncorm
William McGarry
Edward
Margaret
Gladys
John Mc.Garry
Waton’ Marsha
Methodist Church
Buria
Glenwood Cemetery
McGarry
American Powder Company
Bow and Arrow Use Described in Open Season Tale
Fragmentary notes recount a Maynard-4Leonard Faattart party during open deer season. It mentions shooting two porcupines and a contest among members, with references to the Sar- Vella brothers and Waino Laasan, though details are unclear.
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Roy
Des
Porcupine
Hig
Primders
Frickson
Universalist Church Fary Brings Seasonal Sales to Acton
The South Acton Universalist Church held its annual Fary on Friday December 8. Tables displayed useful and fancy aes for sale. Alberta Turtle led the event with a large committee and volunteers serving at various tables including frame and flower displays.
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South Acton
Howard . Billings
Nies
Chark Tery
Pau Jane
Southbore Rev Leslie Int Mais Pastorate In East Bre
Poorly legible OCR fragment mentions a Reverend Leslie Int Mais connected to Southbore and a pastorate in East Bre. No clear dates, organizations, or outcomes are readable.
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Leslie Intmais
Ingieale
East Bre
Virtues Lost feeua ie skies in wales i in'the sea
The fragmentary text presents a cryptic line with place and weather imagery. It lacks a clear event, names, or contextual details to form a conventional news brief.
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Wales
Sea
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