Maynard Briefs Highlight Local School and Community Events
Maynard news briefs cover the Emblem Club meeting at Elks Hall with Christmas party plans, masses at St. Bridget’s for Anthony Columbo, and an anniversary for Aug ust Fava. Francis J. King Jr. is overseas with the U S Army. Feast of the Immaculate Conception masses draw attendance. stores extend hours for Christmas shopping and the post office offers extra holiday service. Specs White returns home from Emerson Hospital. bowling league scores crown Betty Huhtamaki and Emma Beatty. Maynard High building committee meets December 19. Christmas seals sale continues with Donald Parker treasurer. St Casimir Holy Name members attend a testimonial in Boston. Maynard High Musical Organizations perform tonight. warrant filing deadline set for December 20. Blizzard closures ease as school resumes and an evaluating report on Maynard High School is due within 30 days.
Card of Thanks from George E. White
George E. White of 127 Great Road Maynard Massachusetts thanks friends relatives and associates for gifts cards flowers during his hospital confinement.
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George E. White
Great Road
Maynard
Mass
69 year old housewife bags 200 pound 10 point buck
Mrs Josephine Leighton spotted a 200 pound 10 point buck near the barn while doing the dishes. She grabbed a rifle and dropped the deer with a single shot.
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Josephine Leighton
Ste
Christmas Seals Card of Thanks for Aldrew Fardy Family
The family of the late Aldrew Fardy Maynard expresses gratitude to relatives friends and townspeople for kindnesses shown during their bereavement.
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Tiis
Aldrew Fardy
Maynard
Stow Church Notes List Loft Choirs and Parties
Combined choir and pageant rehearsals at Union Evangelical Church at 2 30. Evening men and ladies chorus rehearsal. Pageant rehearsal Saturday morning at 10. Christmas parties set for Sunday School groups Friday 7 p.m. and Saturday 3 p.m. Junior high and senior high cookie bake at the Serveys home at 3. Junior Fellowship to sing at Stow Rest Home Tuesday and Whitney Home Friday with Advent candle lighting.
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Thomas Servey
Stow Rest Home
Whitney Homestead
Woodses welcome second child daughter Sunday
Stow residents report Mr. and Mrs. George D. Woods Jr of Old Sudbury Road are the parents of their second child and first daughter. Their four year old son Jonathan accompanies the family.
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George D. Woods, Jr
Old Sudbury Road
Sunday
Jonathan
Indonesian Navy Ship Scores Direct Hit on Darul Islam Barracks
The army stated an Indonesian navy vessel struck the Darul Islam barracks in South Celebes with a direct hit, marking a notable action in the region. The report emphasizes military activity and regional security concerns.
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Darul Islam
Celebes
Care of Yule Trees Offers Freshness Tips
Christmas can be brighter with proper tree care says John H. Noyes Extension forester at the University of Massachusetts. Choose a fresh tree by flexible needles, shake test, avoid hemlock, cut the butt, keep in water, and place away from heat while removing packaging to protect needles. Prices similar to last year.
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John H. Noyes
University’ of Massachusetts
Bishop Lawrence to Visit St. George's Sunday
Bishop Frederick Lawrence of the Episcopal Diocese will attend services at St. George's this Sunday at 4 p.m. for the dedication of memorial windows. The windows were donated by Mrs. Anne Steese Mrs. George Wheeler and William K. Waters of West Concord formerly of Stow.
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Maynard
Frederick Lawrence
St. George’s
Anne Steese
Geor Wheeler
William K. Waers
West Concord
Stow
Two School Tilts Delayed By Blizzard Storm
Two high school basketball games were postponed due to a severe blizzard. The Hudson vs Maynard contest was moved to the last evening of the week, with full reports to follow next week. Concord-Carlisle played yesterday while Wayland canceled classes.
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Coltersnog
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Yesterer
Concord Carls
Oncord - Carlisle
Wayland
Stow Youth In Critical Condition After Marlboro Crash
John S. McCulley, 19, of Stow, among four youths in a Marlboro crash Thursday evening, remains on the critical list at Marlboro Hospital though improving. Gilbert G. Starkey, 21, of Hudson, is in fair condition at the same hospital. Funeral services for Nicholas A. Shiappa of Hudson, killed in the crash, were held Monday. The fourth youth was treated and released, identified as Joseph A. Moneiro, Hudson.
Christmas Gifts Could Contain Tragedy in Toy Safety Warning
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children issues a caution against dangerous toys for Christmas. Dr Edwin B Dunphy warns parents to judge a child's readiness by emotional development, not age, to prevent injuries such as a girl in Boston losing an eye from a playmate’s arrow or a boy injuring an eye with a BB pellet. The MSPB urges scrutiny of hazardous features, flammables, exposed springs, and poorly made toys to ensure safe holiday giving.
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Boston
Mass
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention
Edwin B. Dunphy
MSPB
Dunphy
Dr. Dun Phy
Pro Mspb
Massachusetts
Statewide crackdown on traffic violators urged
An emergency meeting led by Registrar Clement A. Riley and Highway Safety Committee officials endorsed immediate suspension and criminal action for speeding and reckless driving. Police and highway officers will report offenders, suspend licenses, and bring them to court to curb rising fatalities and protect pedestrians.
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Clement A. Riley
Ifsetts Highway Safety Committee
John Crcutive
May State Police
J. O'Kane
Weymouth
Massa
Police
Asso
Edward. Kelly
Metropolitan, Commission
Allment
4 Wealth
White Speaker Presides At Holy Name Meeting
Maynard Frank J. White a local teacher and director spoke on Reading Problems before a large Holy Name of St. Bridget's gathering. The talk followed an 8 o'clock Mass with Holy Communion. Vice-President Richard T. White presided due to President Paul Pessotti’s illness with Rev. Michael D. Sullivan in attendance.
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Maynard
Frank J. White
Concord
Holy Name of
Merrill’s acting life keeps him at work since youth
Hollywood profile of Gary Merrill who stars in Columbia’s Mysterious Island describes him as one of few actors who have never needed another job. He began acting at age 15 and has never been out of work long enough to require extra income. The piece encourages buying Christmas Seals to support TB work.
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Acting Pro Hollywood
UPI
Gary Merrill
Columbia
Merrill
TV Director Gene Fowler Sees Poor Editing Hurt TV films
Hollywood director Gene Fowler says TV films suffer from speed over quality due to rushed editing. He notes directors focus on hero scenes, neglect others, and suggests paying for TV to restore quality. Fowler recently directed Gunsmoke episodes and weighs career ties to his writer father.
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Wiese
United Press International Hollywood
UPI
Gene Fowler
Fowler
Aireeton
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