Maynard News Roundup Highlights Local Events
The Junior Class held a successful food game in Maynard. “Twin Beds” was staged at Waltham Street hall. Jacob and Edwin Laurila attended B A A games at the Arena. A Mizpah Rebekah lodge Bundles party set for Feb 5 at Odd Fellows hall. Frigard, a star athlete, played against Holy Cross with Andover. George Mullin visited Holy Cross, and a Clark College Freshman banquet at Worcester. A Lady Warwick lodge ox party is planned for Feb 19 at Odd Fellows hall. Junior Prom preparations continue for April 17 with Sheridan’s orchestra. Mrs Louis Guttell returns from St. Lukes Rest Home Roxbury. Willis Wright of Providence visited friends.
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Waltham Street Hall
Jacob
Edwin Laurila
Odd Fellows Hall
Mizpah
Rebekah Lodge
Frank Murphy
Armand la Blanc
Assabet
Mim
Imatra
National Land
Larson
Frigard
Athelete
Andover
Holy Cross
George Mullin
Holy Cross College
Michael. Mullin
George Ironiehl
Clark College
Viarslay
Worcester
Warwick Lodge
George
Cliss i
Colonial Hall
Sheridan
Louis Guttell
St. Lukes Rest Home
Roxbury
Willis Wright
Providence
R. J
Natick Beats Maynard 40 to 26 in One Sided Game
Natick basketball routed Maynard 40 to 26 in Natick Friday night. A busy social week features DAR home meeting at Mrs Towle Gencord and several visits by local residents including Mrs Wallace Conant and guests at the Gallagher home.
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Cymcord
DAR
Charles ‘Towle
Gencord
Roger Rhayer
Somerville
Wallace B. Conant
Natick
Maynard
Gtert
Ladies’ Benevolent
Congregational Church
Helena
M Forster
Wilander
I Charles Irwin
Tauria, Jr
Tony ‘Colombo
Hekkala
William W
Nermi
B.b.avgeet
Boston
Mise Gathering O'Neill
Mise Josephine Moore
Dorchester
Misa Margaret Mee
Marlboro
John Gallagher
Arthur Street
Black Powder Dept Resumes Operations This Week
The Black Powder Department of the American Powder Co. resumed operations this week after a brief slowdown. St Blaze Day was observed at St Bridget's church with a service of blessing. Services were crowded at 7 in the morning, 4 pm, and 7 30 pm.
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The
American Powder Co
St Bridget’s Church
Bridgets Temperance Society Closes After 34 Years
The Bridgets Temperance Society, one of the town’s oldest groups, held its final meeting last week. Its furnishings pass to the Knights of Columbus Building Committee for use as a club headquarters after renovation. Founded about 34 years ago, the society once occupied Main Street and Cooperative building, with hundreds in early membership and activities including dramas balls and athletic teams.
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Albert Crawley
Jerfs Joins Vincent Lopez Orchestra
William Jerfs a 21 year old cornetist from Sheridan joins the Vincent Lopez orchestra in New York City. His early success stems from experience with Sheridan's ensemble and marks a step in his professional career.
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William Jeerfs
Vincent Lopez
William Jerfs
Sheridan
Vincent Lopes
New York City
Mr Jerfs
Maynard Night Event Draws Eighteen Candidates
A Maynard event in Hudson featured an Elkdom gathering with eighteen candidates. A banquet followed the initiatory proceedings, plus entertainment and a social hour for attendees.
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Hudson
Lax
Elkdom
Death of 14 year old Henri Porkka prompts funeral
Henri Porkka son of Mr and Mrs Henri Portka of 5 Euclid Ave died around 1 am Saturday after a heart illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at his home and burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery.
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Henri Porkka
Henri Portka
Euclil Ave
Glenwood Cemetery
Army Private Lester Returns From China Service in Utah
Jonn Lester of Co. P 13th Infantry arrived in Utah after seven years in China. He plans to reenlist and expects to be sent East to Camp Devens. He reports extreme cold with a thermometer at 38 degrees below zero.
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Jonn Lester
U.S. Army
Co. P. 13Th Infantry
Robert Lester
Utah
China
Lester
Camp Devens
Talk on Food Values by Home Economics Expert
Miss Billings of the Home Economics Bureau lectured seventh and eighth graders at the Junior High School on food values and overcoming food prejudices in a Monday afternoon talk.
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Home Economics Bureau
Gentlemen's Night Hosts Woman's Club at Cooperative Hall
The Woman's Club hosted its annual Gentlemen's Night at Cooperative Hall on Wednesday with over 200 attendees. UK president Yettge welcomed guests while a trio performed the program and Judge Henry Shute presided over the proceedings. decorations by D. C. Drechsler and Gru-Bros enhanced the event, with chairs by Mrs Stockbridge and others coordinating arrangements.
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Woman's Club
Cooperative Hall
Yettge
Henry Shute
Ae . Hi
D. C
Champagne's Team Wins Opener at Lions Paw Club Card Tournament
George Champaigne’s team defeated Chris Wilson’s Warriors 69 to 53 in the Lions Paw Club annual card tournament opening night. Isaac Binks led with a high score in a night praised for fun rivalry and a aftercards social hour.
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Champagne
George Champaigne
Chris Wilson
Warriors
Lions Paw Club
Wilson
Isaac Binks
Fractures Hand in Peculiar Accident
Michael Barilone, a highway ploughman, fractured a bone in his left hand in a peculiar accident last week. A horse he was driving slipped and in aiding the animal he fell, crushing his hand.
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Michael Barilone
Barilone
Murray to Remain Marquette Coach Amid Washington Offer
The St Louis Globe-Democrat displayed Frank Murray as Marquette football coach and reported Washington University offered inducements for him to leave. Murray will stay with Marquette to guide the Golden Avalanche next year despite strong pressure from Milwaukee papers and athletic circles.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Frank Murray
Golden Avalanche
Marquette
Milwaukee
St Louis
Murray
St. Louis
Washington University
Washington
Murra
Avalanche
Oarquette
Muskrat Damages Carnations Before It Is Shot
A muskrat tore up Albert Batley’s greenhouse destroying carnations worth nearly $100 before it was killed by local game warden Joseph Schnatz. The animal caused repeated nightly havoc until the action by authorities ended the damage.
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Albert Batley
Joseph Schnatz
An Nee
Public Health Nurse Reports New and Discharged Cases
The report notes four new cases and twelve discharged cases. Nine individuals are in attendance, while six point eight appear in attendance data. Combined totals show thirty four dollars and fifty cents in community costs.
Snowstorm Crash Damages Beacon As Driver Unseen
A car hit the beacon at the Nasan and Summer streets intersection during a heavy snowstorm. The driver could not see the beacon until impact, and the front seat passenger shattered the windshield with their head but escaped serious injury.
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Nasan and
Summer Streets
Governor Fuller to Attend Maynard Council Banquet
Governor Alvin T. Fuller and his wife will guest Maynard Council K of C at the annual banquet in April. Mrs Poller, a vocalist of rare ability, is expected to perform a series of songs. Governor's Night will be observed on a special program planned by the committee in charge.
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Alvin T. Fuller
Maynard Council K. of C
Poller
Plans For New School Building Soon
The School Committee of the town, appointed last year, will oversee erection of a building on the high school lot. They expect to have all plans and specifications ready soon. The Democratic town committee met Monday evening. arrigan was elected and George F. Lynch became treasurer. A meeting will be held this week inviting candidates for town office.
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Democratic Town Committee
Arrigan
George F. Lynch
Maynard H. S enters track team at Andover meet
Maynard H. S will enter a track team at the Andover meet for Joe Vodoklys amid lineup changes. Al Cowles is listed among the athletes as high jump entries and team participation continues.
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Maynard H. S
Andover
Joe Vodoklys
al Cowles Tsing
Old Folk Ball a Complete Success at Colonial Hall
The annual Old Folks Ball of the White Cross Guild drew a capacity crowd at Colonial Hall. Sheridan's orchestra with promoter Harry Brigham delivered a lively old time program and the event ended with great cheers from all. Mr and Mrs John Maley led the grand march and refreshments were served under Mrs William Smith with extensive volunteer helpers tallying tickets and arrangements.
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White Cross Guild
Colonial Hall
Sheridan
Harry Brigham
Marlboro
John Maley
Guild
William Smith
Josephine Lyons
Mary Driscoll
John Moynihan
Leonard Smith
Léonard Smith
C. J. Lynch
Susie Sheehan
John Hannon
J. Sullivan
H. Murphy
H. W. Martin
Wm. Sweeney
187 Births 1924 and Voter Demographics Note
The 1924 births total 187 with 72 females and 65 mates. Town clerk Sanders, chairman of the Voters, notes the 1951 voting list will not shrink due to the current female majority. A statistician would like to determine the male to female voter ratio if the trend continues.
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Sanders
West Point Breaks Precedent For Film
Richard Barthelmess stars in Chixsmates coming to the Rialto on Wednesday and Thursday. It marks the first film drama set at the United States Military Academy with West Point cooperation ensuring authenticity to the smallest detail.
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Richard Barthelmess
United States Military Academy
Mr. Ee
Sion
Frederick W. Point
Frank Caldwell
Sladen
West
Barthelmess
Mary Hay
West Point
General Bladen
Annual meeting of Mannard County Club announced
The annual meeting will be held at the high school on Tuesday evening February 10. Reports will be presented and officers elected. The Memorial Committee will meet next Sunday afternoon at the home of Miss Eleanor Sheridan, secretary of the Legion Auxiliary.
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Maynard Coun Club
Eleanor Sheridan
The
Legion Auxiliary
Yrge Ley
Student Francis Coughlan at Holy College seeks midyear exemption
Francis Coughlan a student at Holy College is at Mrs Mary street for a brief midyear exemption examination.
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Francis Coughlan
Holy College
Mary
High Cost of Living Reflects Tax Receipts Burden
The piece notes that old friendships fade and parting brings discomfort. It argues people blame rising taxes for their finances and references the high cost of living, estimating it remains about 16 percent above personal income.
Third Operation At Haynes Farm Amputates Arm
Edward Neault, employed at the Haynes farm Sudbuary, had his left arm amputated one inch from the shoulder. Dr. Raymond Hooper performed the operation. Mr Nessie had an earlier accident ten years ago requiring an above elbow amputation and two subsequent operations.
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Edward Neault
Haynes Farm
Sudbuary
Raymond Hooper
Nessie
Record Cold Snap Bets District in January Night
The report notes a Wednesday night on January 28 when temperatures plunged to 26 degrees below zero. Albert Batley records show the greenhouse thermometer at 25 below at 8 PM, then easing to a few degrees below zero by midnight, described as the coldest spell in memory.
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Albert Batley
Two Women Return From Hospital After Appendicitis
Mrs Wallan of 9 Elmwood Street and Mrs Ellen Tavail of 24 Chandler Street have returned home from Concord Hospital after appendectomy operations performed by Dr Raymond Hooper. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Colombo last week.
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Wallan
Elmwood Street
Ellen Tavail
Chandler Street
Concord Hospital
Raymond Hooper
Frank Colombo
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Albert Whalen
Frank Moynihan
Roxbury Hopital
Harley Owrien
American Express Co
Edgin Walsh
St. Bridget's Church
Dorothea Curley
Mayor Curley
Charles Cleary
T. J. O'Donnell
Saramit Street
Cor. Nason & Acton Sts
SALE
Maine
California
Armour’s
Heinz
Underwood
E. McCleary
Main St
Seamless Rubber Co
Maynard, Mass
Wukse
Gov
Mrs. Fuller
Amere
Eli
Gruber
Eres
Waltham
West Newton
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