Community notices from St Cas parish Galas and local births
A Gras supper and entertainment were held by St Cas parish in the church hall on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Augustine Murphy and Mr Murphy are congratulated on the birth of a daughter at Emerson hospital. Mrs Leonard Waldron and Hillside street residents celebrate a newborn son at Emerson hospital. National Guard basics grads from Sampson N Y visit home. names include Ray Mors George Murphy Ahtiola Albert Carlson Robert Beman Anthony Grigas. Corporal Watt returned from barracks Missouri awaiting family visit. Mrs Aling Hendrickson and Alina’s Beauty Salon attended a hairdressing convention at the Hefenue last week. Elizabeth Lord hosted from the Devon Station Hospital Basic Training Center, Fort She ifl. Mazzeo welcomed a daughter last week at Emerson Hospital. Father is stationed at Myers Florida.
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aMyang
Leonard Waldron
Hillside Street
Emerson Hospital
Aling Hendrickson
Alina
Hellinen
Hefenue
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Care of Thanks for Sympathy from Lynch Family
The Lynch family thanks everyone who offered sympathy and assistance during the hours surrounding the passing of George F. Lynch.
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Aca Ae
George F. Lynch
Enlisted WAC Esther Severin joins unit after training
Esther Severin of 12 Harrison Street reenlists in the WAC after basic training at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia and graduation from the Army Administration School in Arkansas. The Nitty Needlers visited Boston to see the play Decision at Wilbur Theatre and dined at Steuben with guests Rachel Leater Alyce Murphy Doris Larson Rita Sullivan Peggy Hinds Estelle Julia Mariano and Anne Primiano. Wilbur Hamlin of 20 Concord Street is confined to his bed after slipping on ice. Mrs Hamlin celebrated his 80th birthday and friends send regards.
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Esther Severin
Harrison Street
WAC
Fort Oylethorpe
Georgia
Army Administration’ School
Arkansas
Nitty Needlers
Boston
Wilbur Theatre
Steuben
Rachael Leater
Alyce Murphy
Doris Larson
Rita Sullivan
Peggy Hinds
Estelle
Julia Mariano
Anne Primiano
Wilbur Hamlin
Concord Street
Hamlin
Miss Crosby Returns Home After Week-Long Hospital Stay
Miss Alice Crosby of Glendale street is home again after a week in Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Alice Crosby
Glendale Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Maynard-Joseph Mancini Receives Farewell Before Enlistment
Joseph Mancini, recently enlisted in the Seabees, was given a farewell party by relatives and friends at the Italian Social Club. He received a purse of money as gifts. the event featured dancing refreshments. Mancini, former manager of the People's Theatre basketball team, is married with three children and worked at the Navy Yard.
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Maynard
Joseph Mancini
Joseph
Seabees
People's Theatre
H¢iga
Navy Yard
Victory Book Campaign Seeks Public Response
The Maynard Victory Book Campaign chaired by Mr. James Tobin lags with a state goal of 250000 books. Citizens may contribute by leaving books at the Maynard Public Library as organizers urge prompt support.
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Maynard
Mrr
James Tobin
Maynard Putlic
Maynard-Donala Torpa Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Maynard-Donala Torpa celebrated his seventh birthday by hosting a party at his parents home on Summer Street. Friends played games around a large decorated table centered by a birthday cake and he received many gifts.
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Maynard
Donala Torpa
Tanio Torppa
Summer Street
Grigas Family Reunion Marks Navy Man’s Leave
Second Class Tony Grigas U S N R on 30 day leave at Summer Street home after a year on active sea duty. Grigas family held a reunion Sunday at Mrs Elmer Dawson’s Beverly home as he and his wife plan to return to the West Coast next week.
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Maynard—Yeoman
Tony Grigas
U.S.N.R
Peén
Summer Street
Grigas
Elmer Dawson
Beverly
West Coast
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Maynard United War Relief ship garments and toys
The United War Relief Organization of Maynard reports 10 100 new garments made and dispatched to 155 Boylston Street Boston for distribution to sailors soldiers and relief agencies. About 1 000 toys were donated by Maynard children and shipped to Malta. Residents contributed used clothing and letters of thanks arrived to Mrs Lindsay Smith president. Helpers invited to meet Tuesdays or Wednesdays 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Manning's Pharmacy rear rooms.
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Maynard
United War Relief Organization of
America
Boylston Street
Boston
Navy
League
Army
Malta
Lindsay Smith
Stroud
Manning's
Canteen Aide Class Forming Here
Maynard area seeks women for a Canteen Aide training program due to rising demand. Volunteers completing the course will receive Red Cross Canteen Aide certificates and practical experience, coordinated by Marlborough Chapter. Contact Mrs. Charles A. Stockbridge at 104 Summer Street via telephone 16-W before February 15.
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Maynard
Aining
Nutrition Service
Red Cross
Marlborough
Charles A. Stockbridge
Summer Street
Maynard-A Penny Sale by VFW Auxiliary Planned
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary announces a penny sale tomorrow evening at the Town House under Maynard A. The group will also cancel this year’s Bedford Hospital dance and reallocate funds to smoke for the hospital’s shutins.
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Maynard
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Town House
Bedford Hospital
Free marriage prize joins 4th War Loan drive in Hollister
County Clerk Elmer Dowdy and Judge F J Woll offered a free marriage license and ceremony to a lucky prospective groom as part of Hollister California war bond auction events launching the 4th War Loan Bond Drive. The promotion tied civic officials to local fundraising in a publicity stunt for the drive.
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Hollister
Cal
U.P
Elmer Dowdy
F._J. Woll
Fourth War Rally at Beed Parker Hall
The Finnish War Bond Committee stages a rally at Parker Street Hall on February 6 from 2 to 5 PM. Oscar Okoi of Fitchburg is guest speaker, Jacob Laurila hosts, with music by the local orchestra under Oscar Tofferi and solos. Proceeds aid the American Red Cross and War Bonds will be sold by Arvo N Rivers, urging each family to buy at least a $100 bond.
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Maynard
Parker Street Hall
Finlaid
Oscar’ ‘Okoi
Fitchburg
Jacob Laurila
Oscar Tofferi
American Red Cross
Arvo N. Rivers
U. S
Rebekahs Plan Valentine Events and Installations
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge schedules a Valentine party on February 3 with Ella Price and Gertrude Prescott in charge and a 7 45 p m meeting led by Alice Crosby. A second event on February 17 features a minstrel show organized by the P N G Association under Helen Leithead and Edith McAuslin.
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Maynard
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
Ella Price
P.N.G
Gertrude Prescott
Alice Crosby
N.G
Helen Leithead
P.ng
P.N.G. Association
Edith McAuslin
Abbie Hissner
Mjoved
May Stone
P.P
Charlotte Maguire P
State Guard Dance Feb 21 In Groton
The State Guard held a regular meeting at Acton Town Hall last Monday with roll call by Sergeant Stiles followed by quick and long drills for the upcoming Fitchburg assembly on February 15. Units trained under Corporals Koskonenoe Nyhdimad and Russel while Lieutenant Gram stressed attendance. Members are selling tickets for a February 21 dance to fund the battalion’s four companies, and the evening closed with luncheon.
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Maynard
State Guard
Acton
Stiles
Jaylonen
Fitchburg
Koskonenoe
Nyhdimad
Russel
Gram
Alaska Fur Shipments Reach 1948 Total Over Two Million
Fur shipments from Alaska in 1948 totaled 2,048,042 dollars, about 500,000 more than the prior year. Pelts included 162 marten, 15,146 beaver, 212 muskrats, 3,705 mink, and 4,900 Arctic white foxes.
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Alaska
Junea
U.P.J
Moaynard Churches Schedule In February
Pastor Rev Arvo Nigkanen leads Moaynard Church activities with men meeting February 5 at 7 30 p m vestry and Sunday school February 6 followed by worship at 10 45 a m Luther League program February 6 and meeting February 8 at the Robinsons home Luther League meets February 10 at 8 p m and the women s choir practices at 7 p m all in February events for church groups and members.
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Arvo“ Nigkanen
Rik ‘Ata
Luther League
Howard" Jobinson
Finnish Congregational Church Mend Monthly Activities
Rev George A Koponen presides at the Finnish Congregational Church in Maynard with mid week service and social hour. Albert Hendrickson to sponsor coffee. Sunday School at 10, worship and business meeting at 4. Choir rehearsal to follow. Members visit Barnstable and West Wareham churches. Fitchburg trip for anniversary services noted.
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George Kolen
Est Barnstable
Kalle Sulkala Ac- Serpenim
West Wareham
C. B. Society
Fitchburg
Congregational
Doris
Ruth Kytola
Viola Hytonen
Ella Eklund
Ruth Pekkala
Lillian Pekkala
Union Congregational Church Maynard Services and Activities
The Maynard Congregational Church announces Sunday services with a 9:30 Sunday school and 10:45 morning worship led by Rev. Norman C. MacLean. Miss Pearl D. McAuslin leads opening exercises, with Miss Mary Whitney, Miss Bernice Hamilton, Miss Ann Lent, and Miss Jean Davis contributing. The Lord's Supper will be observed at 10:45. The choir, led by Harold Merriman with Charlotte Sivonen at the organ, provides music. The Prior Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7:00 with Beyden Matthewman presiding. Intermediates devotionals are led by Miss Audrey Olsen and Miss Pauline Roeske at 4:00, Pilgrim Fellowship attends at 6:00 with Harald Brown. Discussion on Growth and Sell-Control continues in the series The Person I Hope to Become. The church council convenes Monday at 7:30 in the chapel. Men’s Fraternal League meets Tuesday at 8:00 with guest speaker Harlow M. Russell of Russell Box Factory.
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Norman C. MacLean
Harold Merriman
Charlotte Sivonen
Prior
Christian” Endeavor Society
Beyden Matthewman
William Crosby
Audrey Olsen
Pauline Roeske
Pilgrim Fellowship
Harald Brown
Frank Cowen
Church Council
Men’s Fraternal League
Harlow M. Russell
Russell Box Factory
Medford
Mayfard Rev Herbert F Fulton to lead Sunday service
The Mayfard church will hold a Holy Communion service led by the pastor with special music by the choir. Meditation topic is Speaking Bread. The youth fellowship and chapel discussions follow at noon. A Philathe Group meeting is planned for February 5 at Luella Lent’s home.
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Mayfard
Herbert F. Fulton
Philathéa
Luella Lent
Main Streét
Adelphi
T. Jeps
Letter requests revival of dances sponsored by Motor Corps
A Maynard Enterprise reader asks the editor to renew dances once run by the Motor Corps to aid youth engagement. The writer notes past social and financial success and cites juvenile delinquency concerns, urging chaperoned events for safer social gatherings.
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Maynard Enterprise
Motor Corps
Oneen
Vpeerhagen
Saeed
Sears
Maynard Drives Salvation Army Campaign To $700 Quota
Maynard and Sudbury prepare for the Salvation Army annual drive set within a week. Twombly elected chairman leads a full committee including Morgan, Qoughlin, Cremer, Drechsler, Erikson, Foster, Fulton, Gutteridge, Koponen, Lever, Maciaszek, Manning, May, Rivers, Sanderson, Sarvela, Stockwell, Stuart, Andrews, Comey, Derby, Hamilton, Larsen, McCufieigh, and Priest.
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Maynard
Salvation Army
Twombly
Sudbury
Warren A. Twombly
Harold J. Morgan
James Qoughlin
Samuel M. Cremer
Oswald C. Drechsler
Hans H. ‘A. Erikson
Edith B. Foster
Herbert F. Fulton
George
H. ‘Gutteridge
George Koponen
Charley M. Lever
W. F. Maciaszek
Irving H. Manning
Mise Nellie C. May
Arvo Rivers
Frank E. Sanderson
Everett Sarvela
Willam Stockwell
George Stuart
Howard A. Andrews
Harvey D. Comey
John E. Derby
Perley P
Maynard Textile Union Banquet Showcased New Officers
The Maynard The Textile War Union Local 140 held a banquet and dance at the Pett Hall last Saturday attended by about 400. New officers were installed, speeches were omitted, and a Warren Orchestra provided music for dancing after a chicken dinner served by Hicks. Out of town guests included Ralph Gordon Whittaker Michael Jans Harold Morley James Ford Bev Grant. Committee members were Ed Byrne Joseph Kugima Punch Joh A O Leary and John. Buy War Bonds.
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Maynard
Textile War Union of America
Peet Hall
Hicks
Warren Orchestra
Ralph
Gordon Whittaker
Michael’s Jans
Harold Morely
James Ford
Lawrence
Bev Grant
Worcester
Edn Byrne
Joseph Kugima
Punch
Joh A. O'Leary
John
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