Local veterans honored at Christmas party in Miami
Ayotte and six Front Ss members presented a substantial sum in support of improvements at the Naval Training Office in Miami Florida. Mrs Heyward accompanied the group which included war veterans and active duty servicemen. George Greenaway Ojalehto L Lu William J O e N Pi ima J William Saareia George C Mar Antony Lallt Fort Myers Fiat attended the Immaculate Conception church event with children from St Casimirs parish. Claus greeted youngsters at Pasig hall during a Christmas party held Sunday. DeWitt served as secretary and awaits leave before next assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Greenaway
Na Hi
Ojalehto
William J
Piima
William Saareia
George C
St. Casimir’s Church
Pasig Hall
Claus
Assabet Savings Meeting Notice in Maynard
A partial notice for the Assabet Savings meeting in Maynard on May 5 1943 calls for members to attend at a specified room to discuss business. The item appears from wartime local records with uncertain room details and date.
Maynard-Corporal Fidanza Returns Home for Holidays
Maynard-Corporal Ned Fidanza arrived home for the holidays with his wife and friends. A telegram from his commanding officer ordered him to report to Florida on December 27 and informed him of his promotion to Sergeant. He planned to drive to Camp Gordon Johnston, Florida, and was joined on the trip by Technical Sergeant J. Anderburg and Private Michael Colombo. Fidanza recently earned a Good Conduct Medal and a Mechanic’s Medal, with many friends sending good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont Am
Michael Colombo
Camp Hale
Colorado
Tallahhase
Fidanza
Registration and Forms Required Under Rationing Rules
Maynard Industrial firms must re register with the local Rationing Board using OPA Form R-1200 between December 16 and January 5. Dealers receive instructions on OPA Form R-478 listing all vehicles for sale as of December 31, 1943. Any dealer shipping a vehicle after December 31 must present Form OPA R-569 to the board before gasoline rationing is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Boston
Carriage of thanks notice from Ruotsalas
We express sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for their expressions of condolence and kind acts. These gestures will be a lasting source of gratitude from Andrew and Veldmo Ruotsala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Veldmo Ruotsala
Twins Welin and Joan Cowles Celebrate Third Birthday
Twin children Welin and Joan Cowles of Mrs and Mrs Al Cowles on Walcott street marked their third Christmas birthday with a home party attended by younger relatives. Private First Class Toby Lalli has returned to Fort Myers Army Air Field Florida after furlough with his wife on Brown street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welin
Joan“ Cowles
al Cowles
Walcott Street
Toby Lalli
Fort Myers Army Air Eld
Florida
Brown Street
State Guard Drill Held in Acton Hall
The Massachusetts 5th Company of the 29th Battalion drilled in Acton last week for guard duty. First Lieutenant R W Cram led the unit with a New Year’s party postponed to February 21 1944 at Groton. Promotions will be by written examinations soon. Luncheon was served.
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Massachusetts Rd
R. W. Cram
Groton
Maynard Board Issues Permits For Tires And Rentals
The Maynard Board issues permits for tires and auto rentals listing names such as John Webster Harold Daley Edward Saari Joseph Rutkowski Michael Brescia and Helen McWalter among others. The document notes passenger tires and new tubes with several individuals tied to grade 1H and related allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
loog/Rationing Board
John Webster
Harold Daley
Eve
Edward M. Saari
Benedict
Sages
Eietnes
Robinson Auto Rental
Joseph , Rutkowski
Michael Brescia
fcie-Des Gertrude
Meister
Hapry
Ledgard
Rene Wees Elen
McWalter
Edward Saari
Weerl
Joseph
Rutkowski
Helen, McWalter
Maynard Wéckstrom Joins Middlesex Insulating Company
Charles Maynard of Glendale joins Middlesex Insulating Company at 115 Main Street. He brings longtime friend Claude Fulton, a prominent sportsman, into the group as part of the Beales ranks. Fulton is also noted as a well known sports figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Charles Wéckstrom
Glendale
Street
Margarit
Beales
Middlesex Company
Main, Street
Middlesex Insulating Company
Claude Fulton
Fulton
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Assistance
The family thanks all who extended sympathy by words cards or flowers during their recent sorrow and those who assisted in any way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Methodist Church Event Hinted In Maynard Notices
Maynard area notices outline a Methodist topic on Sunday morning led by Rev Fur at the chapel. Youth Fellowship plans a noon meeting and a Friday reception at the parsonage with Miss Beverley Fulton as hostess, featuring devotional service from 9 until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert F. Fulton
Adelphi
Beverley Fulton
Congregational Church Plans Mid-Week Service and Watch Night
The Congregational Church schedules a Thursday evening mid week service with coffee hosted by Mr and Mrs Alfred Grekala. A watch night service will be held on New Year’s Eve at 11 o’clock with the women serving cake and coffee at 8. An annual meeting Sunday at 2 pm in the vestry will elect officers and hear year end reports by treasurer Mrs Mary Holt and secretary Mrs Ida Pelikala. Pro Veli Kangas and others attended the midnight Christmas service as ushers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Holt
Ida Pélikala
Ansell Tervo
Veli Kangas
Camp Campbell
Jis
Bino Eklund
Coast Guard Service
Lutheran Church Glendale Street Weekly Notices
A. H. Niskanen pastor leads the Glendale Street Lutheran Church announcements. New Year’s Eve social Friday from 9 to 12 in the church hall hosted by Luther League. Sunday School January 2 at 9 30. Finnish service at 10 45. Women's Wine Club meets January 3 at 7 30 at Mrs Flora Hietanen’s home. Ladies Aid January 4 at 7 30. Women’s Choir practice January 6 at 7 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Niskanen
Luther League
Dem
Pguns
Flora Hietanen
Concord Stret
Ladies’ Aid
Taither League Social Welcomes New Year Event
The Taither League sponsors a social December 31 from 9 p m to 12 p m with program games and continuous entertainment. Refreshments prepared by the committee will be served throughout the evening. Everyone is welcome to join and celebrate the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Taither League
Rev Haley Andrews Viet 10 A.M. Morning Prayer
A local church schedule notes Rev Haley Andrews leading a morning prayer service at 10 oclock with a brief worship gathering. The item mentions a union-related context but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan Ae
Haley Andrews Viet
Halsey
Janta Oaka
Morning Rayer
Union Church Services and Activities Schedule
Congregation gathers for services led by Reverend Nenean with music by Mrs. Sivonen. New members received including Mrs. Ward and Ferris Cunningham. Church School and Junior Endeavor meet at 10:46, 3 4 5 Schedule lists meetings led by Bryden Mathewman and Miss Janeenty with Roberta Carlson and Margaret in C. Council rehearsal at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nenean Minist
Migter
Nornan
MacLelland
Chare Sivonen
J. Wardee
Ferris Cunningham
Norman. C. Macphor
Church School
Rakoe
Christian Endeavor Society
Bryden Matthewman
Ter Lowe
Coluselior
Janeenty
Roberta Carlson
Margaret In C.hurch
Global New Year Traditions and Norse Legend Highlights
The article surveys New Year observances across cultures including Chinese and Hindu calendars and the Jewish Rosh Hashana. It contrasts Gregorian January customs in New York with traditional rites like Kitchen God homage and Lantern Festival. It also touches on Norse lore and the symbolism of Janus and evergreen decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Ganges
Janus
New
York City
Broadway
Toot Hertha
Maynard Grange Holiday Meeting and Plans for 1944
The Maynard Grange annual dinermas party at Mrs. Francis Alving’s home included carols and games. Members planned help for the 1944 Fair, sewing and home work, and mortgage payoff efforts. Upcoming meetings and officer installations were announced along with educational discussions and prize awards during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Alving
The
Grange
Maynard ‘Grange
Porgy
Alving
Hazel Bumpy
Haze - Veronica Ton
Renworth
Frank
Finocchi
Mes Jahn
Milton
Somer
J Pinn
Ford
Etton
Middlesex
Pomona Grange
Will
Lexington
Old Belfrey
T . Maynard
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Glendale Street
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Zion
Stewart
Pee
Depietro
Tucker
Lydon
Stuart
Benen
J. McDonald
Klemola
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Ignachuck
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Morgan
Gagne
Ayotte Enone
Ignachuk
Tony Watts
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King
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Bishop
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Lester Eeeeee
Curei Weer Sh
Tines Stewart
Depietro Seeee
Rodway
T. Smith
Johnson Pharmacy
Johnson
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Pei Rae
Maynard-Grange
al Holmes
Grace Whitney
Adlaide Sims
Anne
Manard Grange
Masonic Hall
Warden
State- Grange
Reiments
I Aldrich
Wy Woolworth"Co
Maynard, Mass
Eve Servig
Dr. Gulius-Gilder Optometrist Case
Nason ST
May
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of Selectmen
Selectmen’s
William Stockwell
William B. Bain
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