Community notices and furloughs mark town events
John Murphy on furlough at Maple St home and stationed in Alabama attends Red Cross dinner at Mill Ready Hall with net proceeds of 130 dollars. Fort Devers officer James tela directs, Mrs. Aka donates a handmade item won by Mrs. Wattur. Monthly meeting elected P. King and staff. 25 new members joined. Eagles hall initiation features movies and music by Billies. Kenrlo Pekkala returns after furlough at his home. Cooke wife Mitchbure visits. Jokinen back from furlough in Cooke. Philathea class to meet at 104 Jane St Feb 9. Navy Commander Dr Ryan convalescing in Maynard. Doris Beauty Salon moves to 54 Nason St in Knights of Columbus Building.
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Yan
The
Red*Cross
James Tela
Red Or
Fort Devers
Aka
Wattur
Railroad Street
Red Cross
A&r
Assadet
Eagles Hall
Hudson ‘Aerie. de
Et ‘Billies
John Dora
Doris Beauty’ Salon
Nason, Street
Knights of Columbus
Fragments Reflect On Slavery Terminology In Historical Text
A damaged OCR passage discusses harsh terms about slaves and those who serve them, highlighting charged language and problematic phrasing from historical writing. The fragment hints at negative stereotypes without clear context.
Garden of Thanks Express Gratitude for Support
The family expresses heartfelt thanks for the spiritual support, kind words, and acts shown after the passing of Richard J. Hy. Your sympathy and tributes are deeply appreciated.
Whole Wheat Bread Diet Debate Clashes With Patient Needs
The piece notes that hospitals decide bread type for patients and that whole-wheat may irritate some digestive systems. It cautions against broad dietary generalizations. Ledger Syndicate-WIN features appear to introduce a discussion on nutrition and medical decision making.
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Ledger Syndicate
WIN
Maynard Man Struck by Car at Main and Florida Streets
Anthony Trosky of 171 Main Street was injured when struck by a car driven by Arthur Sharon of 18 O’Neil Street Hudson Saturday night at the Main and Florida streets intersection. Dr R E Hooper summoned. Sean Wastakem Mayer and a private ambulance treated him.
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Maynard
Anthony Trosky
Main Street
Arthur Sharon
O'Neil
Hudson
Main
Florida
R.E. Hooper
Sean Wastakem
Mayer
Bound for Glory: Unidentified Globe-Taking Structure Reported
A cryptic OCR fragment describes a colossal globe structure claimed to be 120 feet thick and globally oriented. Details on location, maker, or purpose are unclear from the readable text.
Men's League Meeting at IChurch Parlors Tuesday
The men's League of the Congregational Parish will meet Tuesday evening at the church parlors. An interesting program is planned with photographer Samuels presenting on the topic Victory Mail. The gathering opens at 8 o'clock.
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Men’s League of the Congregational Parish
iChurch
Samuels
Victory Mail
Just Begun to Fight Says John Paul Jones
Cleveland story of John Paul Jones who enlisted at Akron and faced blindness during training. Rejected as unfit but appealed to Cleveland recruiting and was accepted after lowered Navy physical standards. Now serving for the duration he declares he has just begun to fight.
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John Paul Jones
Cleveland
John
Paul
the. S. Mavy
Mmnaral
Akron
Ohio
Great Lakes
Jones
John’ Paul Jones
Navy
Paul Jones
WAACs Escape Work For London Lights Tour
The first five WAACs to arrive in England secured time off from secretarial duties in army offices. They left work at dawn and dawn to twilight, then rented a car to visit Westminster Abbey the Tower of London St. Pauls Cathedral and other tourist sights in London.
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Waacs
London
England
Westminster Abbey
St. Paul's Cathedral
Soldier With Long Legs Finds Pants Shortage at Randolph Field
Private Cecil F. Hubbert, six feet five, faced a comical army hurdle as standard issue pants proved too short at Randolph Field Texas. After frantic wiring to Philadelphia and New York, the quartermaster finally secured a tailor made pair to fit his unusually long legs.
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Randolph Field
Texas
Cecil F. Hubbert
Army Air Forces
Hubbert Dse
Randolph
Hubbert
Philadelphia
New York
Holy Cross Church Elects Its Officers
At the Maynard parish meeting held in the Irish hall at 23 Dartmouth Holy Cross Church elected officers for the coming year. President Stefen Materzecki vice president Josef Slezkowski recording secretary Leokadia Donat financial secretary Josephine Makrzecka cashier Mary Stefannicz committee members Domienik Bagdziewicz Katarzyna Bon usher Andrze Rakiej Mary Fouratt Michelina Makzecka. Weekly mass to be 9 a m on Sunday February 7. Rev Stanley Gogul pastor.
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I Maynard—vAk
Holy Cross
Irish Hall
Dartmouth
Stefen “Materzecki
Josef Slezkowski
Leokadia Donat
Michelina Makzecka
Stanley
Gogul
Maynard Officials Postpone Installation and Grange Events
Ration board reports tire and tube allocations for Maynard with names of recipients and quantities. The 1943 installation of officers for the local lodge was postponed due to a heavy snowstorm and rescheduled. A Middlesex Grange meeting moves to Maynard Grange hall with a program including a Songs of All Wars performance and a skit Truant Husbands led by local members.
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Ueward -Grance
Roy. Hawes
Massachusetts State Grange
Katherine Maginnis
Middlesex Pomn
Na Grange
West
Concord
Maynard Grange
George Holmes
Ina Edwards
Fred Lakey
Frank Sheridan
Milton Dullos
Wm. Robinson
Ruth Woodworth
Tohn Pora, Jr
Geslie Sims
Alton ‘Sims
Irma Aldrich
Harry Bumpus
Panime Sims
Howard Tucker
William Robinson
Maple Street
Valentine
Anne Duclos
Ruth
Woodworth
Eleanor Mariano
Hazel Bumpus l
Ann Dora
II Sil
Youth Expression Cited by Sir W Watson in Quiet Debate
A brief quote from Sir W Watson criticizes a young man for his self expression perceived as too deep. The remark appears amid a discussion on literature and youth in the column.
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Sir W. ‘Watson
Maynard High and Spinning Room Bowls Hold Despite Storm
Maynard High School league battled weather hazards as schedules shifted. Nelsons Pontiac and Lent brothers lead in local High School and Inter-town Bowling standings. scores by J Lent and Lesage highlighted the week.
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Maynard
Spinning Room
Swn
Nelson
Ponitiac
Nelsons
Lent Brothers
Lynch's
Pontiac Smith
Néwon
Weleviteh
Blonde Betty Atkinson Stars in Ice Follies Boston Run
Betty Atkinson known as the Blonde Blitz of the 1943 Ice Follies headlines Boston engagement from February 20 to 22. Her background spans Kiddie Revue baton twirling with Fred Waring and Ken Murray, plus ice skating training with Charles Hain and appearances in films and billboards. The Ice Follies cast includes Shipstads and Ellis, with tracks paused for the BiA.A. Track Meet on February 13.
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Boston
Betty Atkinson
Boston Garden
Jas & Dancer
Long ‘Beach
Calilla
Fred Waring
Waring
Ken Murray
Charles Hain
Dynamic Betty
Hain
Hollywood
Atkinson
the Shipstads
Eddie and Roy
Oscar Johnson
Frank Claudet
Mae Ross
Osborne Célson
McKellen Brothers
Gil and
Tuffy
Ards
Maynard Board Announces Two More Coal Conversions
The Ration Board reports two additional owners of commercial buildings in Maynard have converted from oil to coal to conserve oil. They are Charles M. Lever of 64 66 68 Main Street and G D Agata of Royal Gate at 36 Main Street. Many homes have also converted though totals are not recorded.
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Maynard
Ration Board
Charles M. Lever
Main
G. ‘D’agata
Royal Gate
Main Street
Maynard Finnigh Congregational Church Schedule
Rev Georg A Koponen leads mid week service Thursday evening with coffee social hour sponsored by Mr and Mrs Amos Ujala. Sunday School at 10 a m Worship at 3 p m Wednesday choir rehearsal in the church vestry at 8 p m.
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Finnigh Congregational
Georg ‘A. ‘Koponen
Amos
Ujala
Union Services and Church Notes Highlight February
The Methodist and Congregational churches announce joint services with the sermon Treasures In the Snow and What Do We Mean By the Kingdom of God. Youth Fellowship meets after the service. Philathea classes plan gatherings and lent services start March 10 with guest speakers. Samuels the photographer will speak on Victory Mail.
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Methodist
Congregational
Herbert F
Philathea Lass
Gertrude, Beane
Quote on liberty and national strength by George
Fragmentary sentence discusses liberty as the source of virtue wealth knowledge invention and national independence. It contrasts liberty with other aims and calls it the necessary condition for all. The attribution reads George.
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George
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Boston Better Business Bureau
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Holy Cross Church
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William’ P. Quinn
Taylor ‘Chevrolet
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Joseph Terrasi
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Williont P. Quinn
Taylor Chevrolet
Arne Murto
George Freeman
Mann’s Taxi Co., Inc
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Niilo Anderson
Totvo
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L. Knowles
Maple Bt
Reny
J. Lent
Tutto
Lesage
Max and Co
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J. Usleviteh
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Sewer
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J. Ugleviteh
Ayotte
Pie Tobin
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Enno
Butch Teed
Tobin
Capt
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Curry Enene
Lai Ibe
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Trombleley
Gwre Richardson
Maki
Lesage Larsen Teeters
U. Nebla
Nebla
Blonde Blizz
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Maynard Churches
Carl A. Stockbridge
Summer Street
Daguett & Bamseell
Rashwain & Nason Sts
Shrewsbury Rug & Carpet Co
Howard Idpmaon
Jimmy Doolittle
U. S
Army Sir Corps
Zeqouquegory
International
WNAC
Walter A. Maier
Christ
BI & Sons,inc
South
Waltham Tel
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Donaed
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Tel
Board of Selectmen
Lestock
Selectmen
Walter Chedlak
William> It
Secreta
Joseph P. Dineen
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