Maynard News Highlights Local People and Holidays
Maynard briefs note Thomas Duggan of Larus Bros on vacation at home. Robert Sheridan of Washington visits Maynard. St Casimir P Y C hosts a New Year dance to fund a basketball program. Doris Harmes of West Concord wins an amateur show prize. Christmas rush noted with parcel post expectations.
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Thomas Duggan
Larus Bros. Tobacco
Robert Sheridan
Washington, D. C
James Idan Sr
Secretary of State
St. Casimir's P.Y.C
Doris Harmes
West Concord
Eleanor Stimond
Me Maynard
Storneham Rec Men
Melrose H
Amesbuy Newton
Michael Ann
Robert Sen Omak
Duggan Leo McNammara
Maynard Cooperative Christmas Party Brings Santa and Gifts
The Maynard Cooperative annual Christmas party filled the street Sunday evening with social activity. A variety of features and entertainment with music and dancing followed by favors and souvenirs. Santa Claus distributed gifts to attendees, though some did not approve of the choices. The night proved merry and full of fun for all present.
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Maynard
Maynard Cooperative
War Newel Social Pi
Santa Claus
Rushak Name Derives From Teuterican Meaning Fame
The name Rushak is identified as a Central European given name with roots in Teuterican, where it is interpreted to mean name or fame. The discussion centers on etymology rather than a historic event or notable people.
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Rushak
Maynard B P C Relks Lodge Plans Christmas Festivity
Maynard lodge B P C holds its last meeting tonight at Cooperative building with a Christmas celebration and turkey giveaways. The new Elks home on Main Street near Colonial Theatre is nearing completion and will be occupied by month’s end. A New Year’s party on December 31 will serve as house warming and welcome to new year with supper entertainment dancing and favors. Members urged to reserve early.
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Maynard
Maynard Lodge
B. P. C. Relks
Elks
Five-member panel to probe water supply appointed
Matthew Ki was named moderator to appoint a five member committee to investigate the water supply and report at an adjourned town meeting on January 6. The committee includes Frank J. M, Arthur J. Sullivan, James J. Ledgard, Robert Lester and Joseph Byrne.
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Matthew Ki
Frank J. m
Arthur J. Sullivan
James J. Ledgard
Robert Lester
Joseph Byrne
Red Deer Crowned Britain’s Noblest Wild Animal
The article extols Britain’s wild fauna noting the red deer as the noblest, with its habitats in Scotland Cumberland and Exmoor. It describes feeding on heather lichens and moss, salt craving, and winter trips to the seashore for seaweed. It also mentions otter badger weasel and the rising golden eagle population.
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Britain
British Isles
Scotland
Cumberland
Exmoor
Aonr Ona
Montreal Herald
Mizpah Lodge and Junior Class Hold Frugal Socials
Mizpah lodge members held a Friday night Christmas party at Odd Hall with Edith MacAuslin directing the program. Maynard Council K of C hosted their annual party at the club rooms with Arley Lawrence GK organizing, a tree loaded with gifts distributed to attendees. The high school Junior Class held a well attended social dance Friday night with patrons Mrs James P. King Ruth Wilson Harold Wilcox and William Reynolds. The program was led by Jeanette Thompson oe Hoffman Walter Whal and Anthony Lubin Ruth Bradley is the class advisor.
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Mizpah
Ota Pel
Oddhall
Edith MacAuslin
Maynard Council
K of C
Arley Lawerence GK
James P. King
Ruth Wilson
Harold Wilcox
Wiliam Reynolds
Jeanette Thompson
Oe Hoffman
Walter Whal
Anthony Lubin
Ruth Bradley
Bethlehem Service at Union Congregational Church
A Christmas service of music titled Bethlehem was presented at Union Congregational Church with scenes of Bethlehem and the Inn performed by Gladys Nelson Lindsay Smith Rev Mathew A Vance Ralph Smith and Phyllis Quirk. Miss Hazel Hopper was organist. Rev Mathew A Vance will host an open house at the Bar on Christmas Eve. The church held its annual Christmas party for children last Friday afternoon in the vestry.
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Bethlehem
Union Congregational Church
Inn
Gladys Nelson
Lindsay Smith
Mathew A Vance
Ralph Smith
Phyllis Quirk
Hazel Hopper
Mathew
A Vance
Good Cheer and Charity Amid Christmas Spirit
The season inspires giving as Elks plan baskets for homes and individuals in need. The White Cross Guild continues its twenty year tradition of delivering food clothing and other articles to bring light and joy to families. Other church and fraternal groups join in spreading Christmas goodwill to those less fortunate.
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Maynard
The
Elks
White Cross Guild
Confactus Sage's Quip on Gunpowder Echoes in Chinatown
The line by Hi-Ho, the Chinatown sage, questions how Confactus words might have shaped influence if ancestors had not invented gunpowder to mute voices.
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Crash
Hi-Ho
Chinatown
Hollywood Gossip and Party Trails Across 1940s Set Aboard
The item catalogs a flurry of retro celebrity sightings and social events. Names include MARLENE DIETRICH, JACK RUGGLES, GEORGE RAFT, FRED MacMURRAY, CARL BRISSON, GRACE BRADLEY, and others at various outings and productions. It notes desires for outdoor scenes, parties, and a mix of film work and personal engagements across locations like Lone Pine and San Fernando Valley.
Maynard-Maynard Post VFW Hosts Holiday Party
At VFW headquarters the Maynard-Maynard Post entertained more than 100 guests with gifts from an illuminated tree. Mary Cheney and Sophie Faish led a committee as members enjoyed cream cake and candy and celebrated with little guests.
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Maynard
Maynard Post V. F. Ww
VFW
Claus
Mary Cheney
Auxiliary
Sophie Faish
Miss Ann Bellows Leads BU Bazaar Committee
Miss Ann Bellows daughter of Doctor and John Bellows of Concord Street served as a committee member in charge of the second annual bazaar conducted by the 8 U College of Practical Arts Thursday.
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Ann Bellows
John Bellows
Concord Street
Boston University
8. U. College of Practical Arts
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