Maynard People and Their Friends Share Christmas Visit
Stanley Sikorski Brewster Academy coach and family visit local relatives for Christmas. Captain Stanley Wicks, Pacific war veteran, enjoys furlough with kin. Miss Phyllis Christofono and her group entertain veterans at Cushing Hospital Framingham. Lt Helen ter of Mr and Mrs aee den returns home from Eglin Field Florida for holidays. In January Lt Marsden to Westover Field for discharge after three years in the Army Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Sikorski
Brewster, N. H
Stanley Wicks
Phyllis Christofono
Cushing
Framingham
Helen
Aeeden
Eglin Field
Florida
Marsden
Westover Field
Army Air Corps
Athletes Honored For Seasonal Sports Achievements
Ab Cowles praises local athletes and coaches for recent successes in football and baseball. The piece credits Oliva, Keith, and Maynard Rod and Gun Club efforts, noting new uniforms, coaching leadership, and youth participation while highlighting conservation work and upcoming sports events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ab Cowles
Keith
Ran
Texas
Maynard Rod and Gun Club
Waltham Street
Ration Board Closed Monday for Holiday
In line with President Truman's request federal employees are excused on Monday December 31 1945 and the local Rationing Board Office will close that date. To make up the two days the office will operate on Saturday December 29 and Saturday January 8 1946.
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Maynard
Truman
Maynard Knights of Columbus Christmas Penny Sale
Maynard council held its Christmas penny sale at the K of C hall last Friday. Five turkeys were awarded to Harry Cook John Croft R. J. White Tut Gracoffa all of Maynard and Richard Allah Jr of West Acton. Thomas J. Duggan chaired the penny sale committee. The K of C Art Players entertained under James Farrell. A skit titled Dr Farrell Antony's Court of Matrimonial Problems and Good Will Hour drew laughs. The quartet sang Fannie Fayton's Flipping Flapping Flav Jacks with Specs White Harold Morgan Al Sullivan and Mark Kelley. Mrs Eva Fidanza sang It’s a Beautiful Night for Singing with piano accompaniment by Parsons, Liam O’Brien, Philip Joseph E. Boothroyd, Henry Hanson and Thomas Duggan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Parsons
Isean
Liam O’brien
Philip Joseph E. Boothroyd
Henry Hanson
Thomas Duggan
Midnight Mass at St Casimir's Church Christmas Eve
Rev Francis Miaskiewicz presided the midnight Mass as the church overflowed with worshippers. Christmas Day Masses were celebrated by Rev Miaskiewicz at 9 and 11 o clock.
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Maynard
Francis Miaskiewicz
D.C.L
St. Casimir’s Church
Miaskiewicz
Midnight Christmas Eve Service at Finnish Congregational Church
The Finnish Congregational church held a midnight service on Christmas Eve with a special musical program by the church choir directed by Louis Koski. Mrs Ellen Haapala was the soloist performing Ave Maria and Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Esther Koponen. Rev George Koponen delivered a bilingual sermon to the congregation.
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Maynard
Louis Koski
Ellen Haapala
Esther Koponer
George Koponen
Yule Program Presented By School Pupils
Sunday school concert held at the Finnish Congregational church on Christmas day featured recitations and songs directed by Helmi Nyholm Lillian Pekkala Esther Koponen Viola Hakala and Georgé Koponen Santa Claus distributed gifts afterward Joan Paananen announced the program with students and a series of songs poems and readings by pupils and boys and girls from the Finnish community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edina Mae
David Pekkala
George A. Koponen
Pee Haapala
Robert Johnson
Mark Campbell
David Wattu
Arthur and
John West
Stanley Chapman
Joan Nyholm
Charles Santie
Charles Helin
Joan + Helin
Miriam’ Salm
Sylvia Hill
Joanne Paanatién
Edna Mae Lutz
Sian
Etty Chapman
Hold Nursery School Party at Evelyn Bernie Nursery
Children at Evelyn Bernie Nursery in Maynard enjoyed a Christmas party on December 19 at 88 Main Street. The program featured songs finger plays folk dancing and marching with participants Janet MacGary Carolyn Carey Sandra Waldron Mary Ebien Nordberg Connie Mac Lowell Judith Manning Sheila Renfield Robert Fisher Dickie Machold Ronald Cassidy Joey Graceffa John Bowie Stephen Dwelly Richard Wolfe and Richard Glatsky. Parents and friends attended and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Evelyn Bernie
Main Street
Janet MacGary
Carolyn Carey
Sandra Waldron
Mary Ebien Nordberg
Connie Mac Lowell
Judith Manning
Sheila Renfield
Robert Fisher
Dickie Machold
Ronald Cassidy
Joey Graceffa
John Bowie
Stephen Dwelly
Richard Wolfe
Richard Glatsky
Oak Hiking Tip Squeezes Ivy Risks and Foot Frost
An unclear fragment notes outdoor safety as hikers are advised to avoid ivy and frost while preparing gear for a trek. The garbled text mentions Oak, suggesting a location or tree as a reference point.
Weekend Fishing Feud Sparks Dance Date Plan
Sue Sorensen navigates respect and rival Ted Holbrook as they clash over fishing luck and a lake town wager. Ted bets his guests will outfish Pop Sorensen, with a dance as the stake. anger and romance mingle as audience eyes the counter.
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Sue
Pop Sorensen
Ted Holbrook
Ted
Sorensen
Sué
Pont Shoulin
Susan
Feller
Piny Point
Chippewa Lake
Pop
Superstitions Told In Many Lands On New Year
A collection of year start beliefs describes the first footship on New Year’s morning and the luck it brings. It notes rituals like wearing new clothes, greeting with A Happy New Year, whispering rabbits, and left handedness to attract luck. Bank accounts opened January 1 are deemed fortunate.
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Aotty
Les
Olasaga
Gun or the Cost of One Buy
Fragmentary text describes a debate over firearms or purchase costs, referencing policy or price concerns. Limited context precludes clear names, dates, or locations. The line hints at a discussion of gun control or affordable procurement.
Eagles Host 250 Children Christmas Party
Maynard Assabet Aerie F. C. Eagles welcomed 250 children of members and friends to a Christmas party in Eagles hall. Santa distributed gifts candy money tonic and fruit. Music and entertainment were organized by C Herbert LeMoine president Barney Bondelevitch and Joseph Kugima.
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Maynard
Assabet Aerie
F. C. Eagles
Eagles Hall
Santa Claus
C. Herbert
LeMoine
Barney Bondelevitch
Joseph Kugima
Navy Seaman Dennis ton Freed From Duty After 38 Months
Grant R. Dennis ton of 18 Lincoln Street was released from the United States Navy at the Navy Separation Center. He served 38 months, including 18 months as Supply Officer in the South Pacific, and previously worked as club and hotel manager at the Sort Club in Miami Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Grant R. Denniston
Lincoln Street
United States Navy
Navy Separation Center
Navy
South Pacific
Sort Club
Miami
Florida
Mill Workers Hold Christmas Parties in Several Departments
Several departments of the Assat MEAs held Christmas celebrations last week. The picking room hosted a turkey dinner and gift exchange at Hotel Kendall in Framingham. The main office forces gathered at Davis Turkey Farm in Sudbury for the annual party. Other departments held their festivities in their respective plant rooms.
First Wyoming Irrigation Project Recorded During Civil War
The earliest irrigation effort in Wyoming dates to the Civil War era, marking the state’s initial organized attempt to manage water for farming. This historic record places the project among pioneering Western irrigation initiatives of the 1860s.
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Wyoming
Rebekahs And Jah Meet In Early January Session
The Rebekahs meet January 3 at 7 45 PM in Maynard Mizpah lodge No 54 with Odd Fellows Mrs Hazel Turner in attendance. Refreshments will be served as part of the altered calendar for the regular meeting.
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Maynard
Mizpah
Hazel Turner
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Jente
St. George's Parish Hall
Maynard Grange
Eugene Callahan
USMC
Pacific
John Fingard
Deerfield Academy
Rahya
ST. Casimir’s
Oyun Oe
Ministry OF Fear
Hebert W. Martin
Ig Street Maynard
Tel
Harriman Court
Rebekahs
Jah
Dail Ben Ome
Julus
Fratsmal Order of Eage
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