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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1950

Page

2

Maynard Community Notices Across Local Groups

The Sabra League of St George Church plans a Friday Feb 3 food sale at Howe's Flower Shop Nason Street at 2 p m. The R Club trustees meet Sunday Feb 5 at K of C Hall Atlantic District of Federated Russian Orthodox Clubs with Connecticut and Massachusetts attendees. The R Club dance is next Saturday evening at Powder Mill Road Hall with music by Merkmakers of Persbody. Textile Workers Union of America CIO Local 140 holds a general meeting next Sunday afternoon at Union Headquarters Nason Street.

Sabra League of St. George Howe Nason Street R" Club K. of C. Hall Atlantic Russian Orthodox’ Clubs Connecticut Massachusetts Powder Mill Road Hall Merr Persbody Arge Textile Workers Union of America C. I. O. Local 140 Union

Rod and Gun Banquet Held at Elks Hall

Maynard Maynard Rod and Gun Club held its annual banquet at the Elks hall last Sunday. Toastmaster Attorney David Williams of Concord presided. Speakers included Senator Richard Furbush of Wal tham Republican Whip of the State Senate Otis Whitney governor's council Lloyd Walker Game Warden and local Board of Selectmen chaired by the board’s chairman. Dinner followed by moving pictures.

Maynard Maynard Rod & Gun Club Elks Hall David Williams Concord Richard Furbush Waltham State Senate Otis Whitney Lloyd Walker Board of Selectmen Millstream

Soldier thanks Maynard Citizens Committee for money order

PFC James Rodway writes from Yokohama Japan praising Maynard Citizens Committee for sending money orders to all servicemen. He notes morale boost and the town’s kindness, and urges continued service and popularity of Joe Maynard's leadership as selectman.

Maynard Joseph P. Dineen Citizens Committee Yokohama Japan Joe James Rodway

Prize Winners Named After Maynard Whitman Move

Maynard The Whitman Furniture Company relocated to the West End after years at 45 47 Nason Street. A prize contest announced winners led by Curtis Laffin of Main Street South Acton taking first prize television set.

Maynard Whitman Furniture Company West End Nason Street Curtis Laffin Main Street South Acton A. J. Dora Ruth Carter West Concord Evelyn Russo Pat Wallace Dick Cassidey Richard White Joseph Dione Winne Raksey Dorothy Hannon Joseph C. Williams M. Sidorovich Charles Sweet Stowe Street

Appreciation for kindness in time of sorrow by Woodman family

The Woodman family expresses thanks to friends for kindnesses shown during their time of sorrow. Signed Byron E. Woodman and Mrs Albert B. Drechsler.

Byron E. Woodman Albert B. Drechsler

Maynard Salvation Army appeal kicks off door to door drive

Maynard launches its Salvation Army annual appeal with a house to house canvass led by Maynard leaders. Albert Lerer is campaign chair with local leaders backing medical dental and food aid from funds. Donations can be sent to Town Hall treasurer Howard L. King if no one is home.

Maynard Voluunteer Salvation Army Frank Primiano Brook Street Arthur W. Trefry Stow Robert H. Treys Campu Albert Lerer Masons Shriners Américan Legion Lerer New England Booth Memorial Hospital Evangeline Booth Home Camp Wonderland A Ieeedy Howard L. King Town Hall King Harold R. Goodwin

Prisoner of War Claim Forms Now Available

Maynard Post commander Frank Pazaricky of VFW No. 1812 announced that forms for all former prisoners of war to file claims are available. Forms may be obtained by contacting the commander at 17 Park Street. next of kin of deceased members can also obtain forms.

Maynard Frank Pazaricky Maynard Post No. 1812 Veterans of Foreign Wars Park Street

Maynard Community Band benefits concert a huge success

The third annual benefit concert at George Washington auditorium drew public cooperation. Thanks were given to master of ceremonies For rest Nelson, donors and volunteers including Fred Stokes and his time, drum majorettes, Miss Johnson and Miss Bain, wives who served at the coffee table, the school committee for use of the venue, and the public whose help made the event a success.

Maynard Maynard Community Band George Washington Auditorium Forrest Nelson Muzzy Fred Stokes Johnson Miss Bain

Whist Winners at Maynard Knights of Columbus

Maynard weekly K of C whist party on Monday January 30 awarded a special prize to Mrs. E Reed and first prize for high score 57 to Mrs. A Viola. Additional winners included Helen Mullin Minnie Campbell and many others. Extra prize went to Joe Boothroyd. Parties are held every Monday at 8 15 pm in the K of C hall Maynard.

Julia E. White S. Clufts William Lesage Morrill Marion Moynihan Bell Joe Boothroyd K of C Maynard

Maynard Proclaims Boy Scout Week 1950

Maynard Massachusetts dedicates February 6 to 12 as Boy Scout Week in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Chairman Joseph P. Dingen urges citizens to support Scout Leaders and participate in the 1950 National Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pa.

Boy Scouts of America Congress of the United States Boys of America Arm of Liberty Careat Joseph P. Dineen Maynard Massachusetts Joseph P. Dingen Board of Selectmen

Maynard High Hosts Talk On Attendant Nursing Careers

Miss Helen Gill of the Household Nursing Association spoke at Maynard High School about the attendant nursing program in Massachusetts. She noted 12 state schools cannot meet growing demand and listed requirements such as a high school education and a desire to help others. She described financial support of over $33 weekly during 15 months training and post graduation earnings of $49 to $65 weekly. The next career talk will cover Agriculture and Allied Fields with a Massachusetts State University representative.

Maynard Massachusetts Helen Gill The Household Nursing Association Maynard High School Miss Gill Massachusetts State University

St George's Church Elects New Officers in 1950

Maynard The annual meeting of St George's Church elected new officers for 1950. Senior warden James Quinn junior warden Job Doel treasurer Harold Taylor and clerk J Fred Stokes were chosen with Theodore Williams Andrew Petersen as vestrymen. Delegates to the Diocesan Convention include James Quinn Andrew Petersen and Fred Stokes with alternates Antonio Lalli Mrs Fred Stokes and Mrs Wilfred Woodhead. Delegates to the Archdeaconry meeting named Mrs George Brown Mrs Harold Ruffead and Mrs Fred Stokes with alternates Mrs Andrew Petersen and Mrs Job Doel.

Archdeaconry George Brown Harold Ruffead Fred Stokes Andrew Petersen Job Doel

Maynard Woman's Club Plans February Meeting

The Maynard Woman's Club officers met this Tuesday to discuss future work. The next board meeting is set for Tuesday February 14 at 2 30 PM at the Knights of Columbus hall.

Maynard Auxiliary Attends Concord Meeting

Maynard group of sixteen members reports a busy year at Emerson Hospital. Linen drives, favors for Harvest Day, flower arrangements, canned goods, sandwiches for Hospital Day, a planted garden, weekly surgical dressings, and two bed cradles donated. Next meeting set for February 20 at Mrs. Seder’s home. new members welcome.

Maynard Frank Grieve Emerson Hospital Conrad Mayberry Concord James Priest Charles Warren Miss Snow Miss Alexander Grieve Frank May Earl Ryan John Flaherty Samuel Cremer Marion Townsend Edward Robinson Jacob Seder Acton Street

Pfc William M. Cole Transferred to Infantry Unit

Maynard reports Private first class William M. Cole, 20, son of Mr and Mrs William Cole of 6 Fairfield Avenue, has been transferred to Company B 32nd Infantry Regiment 7th Infantry Division. He serves as a rifle man in the second platoon and may advance in rank with length of service.

Maynard William M. Cole William Cole Fairfield Avenue 32Nd Infantry Regiment 7Th Infantry Division Pfc. Cole Pfe. Cole

Hobby Show at Union Church Exhibits Do You Remember When

The Philathea Class of Union Congregational Church hosts a Hobby Show and silver tea on Thursday February 16 from 2 to 9 p m. Co chairs are Mrs Harold Goodwin and Mrs Frank Grieve with Rev Robert Burt and several aides. Exhibits include wood carving finger painting oil painting hooked rugs and various collectibles. An additional Do You Remember When exhibit features old fashioned hats clothing and knick knacks. A silver tea runs 2 to 5 with a coffee hour 7 to 9 chaired by Mrs John Crowe and Mrs Clarence Garlick.

Maynard Philathea Union Congregational Church Harold Goodwin Frank Grieve Robert Burt John Flaherty Harold Nicola Frank Primiano Charles Warren John Crowe Clarence Garlick

March of Dimes drive urged by town chairman

Action - Charles E. Bartlett, town chairman, asks residents not contacted by door to door solicitation to send donations to March of Dimes care of Bartlett, Concord RFD 2. It is not too late to contribute, every bit helps.

Acton Charles E. Bartlett March of Dimes Concord R.F.D

Group Discussions Scheduled For P T A Members

Acton plans next P T A meeting with 8 15 pm Monday in Blanchard Hall The program features forums on recreation sex education child adjustment and teaching methods led by local educators and principals A social hour and refreshments follow the brief business session in South Acton. The group discussions will then be reported back to the larger meeting.

Acton Oswald Kienow South Acton Blanchard Hall William O’connell Bernard Megin Concord High Donnell W. Boardman Julia McCarthy South School Russell C. Berry Center School Margaret Shea

Girls 4-H Club Elects Officers at Maynard Meeting

A group of four H girls held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Roland at 127 Summer Street. Officers elected include president Shirley Jones treasurer Patricia Aho and song leader Boeske with Jane Sawyer as dent and Bachrach as news reporter. The club trains as baby sitters and seeks adults to engage their services through Mrs. Dawson.

Maynard Roland Summer Street Dent Shirley Jones Patricia Aho Jane Sawyer

Maynard 4-H Club Plans Wardrobe Show for 1950

The Maynard 4-H Club will sponsor a wardrobe show featuring 16 costumes modeled by local girls and their mothers. The event targets Maynard and surrounding towns and will be held at Washington Auditorium on February 7 at 7 o clock.

Maynard View Washington Auditorio

Lancaster Jurors Err in Verdict Reading Case

In Lancaster Ohio a juror verdict was misread amid a traffic offense trial. The foreman corrected the error revealing Charles Clark, 68, as the defendant in the case and jurors faced an incorrect form of verdict before the mistake was addressed.

Lancaster Foreman Charles Clark

Card of Thanks for Sullivan Moynihan loss

The family of the late ter S Sullivan and Miss Jet Moynihan express thanks for the many expressions of sympathy during their bereavement. Very truly Lucy V Su The many kindnesses shown to me and my wife during illness are deeply appreciated by us both and thank everyone most Signed James

Bertha Waino Phyliss Honkala Ter S. Sullivan Miss Jet Moynihan Lucy V. Su

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