Maynard News Highlights Local Elections and Social Events
Selectmen Patrick A. McGrath and Frank Riley seek reelection per report. Miss Josephine Sofka R N returns home after Newton hospital operation. Social dance and whist party sponsored by Selectmen to aid Finnish Relief Fund at Parker Street hall on February 21. Mrs George Koponen attended Rev John E Lillback funeral in New York and saw Drottningholm line off to join Finnish volunteers. A son born to Mr and Mrs Daniel Mulcahy Maple Street at Emerson Hospital last Saturday. another son to Mr and Mrs Joseph Boothroyd Great Road February 1. Mrs Boothroyd, president of Maynard VIRW Auxiliary. Avery Stesle reelected Selectman of Boxboro for third term. Burpee Steele defeats Ray Gobreigh for road commissioner in lone contest. Tax rate 1939 was 17.60 and appropriations slower than last year, suggesting lower 1940 tax risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick A. McGrath
Frank Riley
Josephine Sofka
Main Street
Newton Hospital
Parker Street Hall
George “Koponen
New York
John E. Lillback
Daniel Mulcahy
Maple Street
Emerson Hospitals
Joseph Boothroyd
Great Road
Wes
Boothroyd
Maynard Virw
Averys Stesle
Box‘boro
Burpee ‘Steele
Ray Gobreigh
Boston resident Ralph Crowswell attends varied society events
The report notes Ralph Crowswell of Boston joining a series of social and religious activities. Highlights include a whist social at Parker Street Hall on Thursday night, Lenten services at St. George's Church, and a Holy Communion service with luncheon plans. Other names appear in passing as part of the event coverage.
Maynard Notes on Local Events and Obituaries
Ernest Mariano announces candidacy for town office. John McPhail, former Maynard resident, dies at Worcester Masonic home. he belonged to Charles A Welch Lodge A F and A M. Russian Orthodox church concert and ball planned for Parker Street hall on February 17. Democratic Town Committee to meet at Town House tomorrow. Girl Scouts of Maynard enjoyed a winter sports day at Cedar Hill playground Walnut last Saturday, traveling by two buses. refreshments provided. chaperones Mrs Frank C Sheridan and Miss Ruth Wild.
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Ernest Mariano
John McPhail
Maynard
Masonic
Worcester
Charles A. Welch Lodge
Parker Street
Sat- Murda
Ws Democratic Town Committee
Cedar Hill Playground
Frank C Sheridan
Ruth
Rev Maciaszek Receives Testimonial At St Casimir’s
Newly named pastor of St Casimir’s Church received a testimonial from the alumni societies he led at Holy Trinity Church in ibowell on Sunday. Fr Maciaszek, previously at Lowelli parish for three and a half years, helped organize theatricals and athletics for these groups. He was given a token course by former parishioners in appreciation.
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Maynard
Feast Day Services and Blessings at Casimir’s Church Maynard
Observed worship activities recount blessings of candles and ashes during Friday and Saturday rites, including Masses at eight in the morning and seven in the evening. The Feast of St Blaise featured blessings after Mass with rosary and benediction, and the Way of the Cross is planned for four and seven on Friday under Rev. W. F. Macjaszek.
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Maynard
St. ‘Blaise
Satrday
W. F. Macjaszek
Baby Clinic Held In Maynard At Health Centre
Twenty babies were examined at the semi monthly baby clinic conducted by the Board of Health in the Health Centre last Thursday afternoon. Dr A W Bukowski led the clinic assisted by Mrs Doris Allan who substituted for Miss Ward public health nurse on an emergency case. The next clinic will be held Thursday afternoon February 15.
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iMaynard
Roard ‘of Health
A.W. Bukowski
Doris Allan
Miss Ward
Ash Wednesday Services at St. Bridget's Maynard
Ash Wednesday observances at St. Bridget's church Maynard drew a large congregation. Mass at 7 in the morning began the day with ashes and distribution, with further services scheduled for 7:30 in the evening and a Way of the Cross for children at 4 pm.
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Maynard
St. Bridget’s
Umpire John Flaherty Picks Mid Atlantic Assignment
John Flaherty has signed to umpire for the Mid Atlantic States circuit spanning Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The well known decal athlete previously worked in minor league baseball last year and plans exhibition games before the season opens in his new role.
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Flaherty
Mabe
John Flaherty
Mid-Atlantic
Ohio
West, Virginia
Pennsylvania
Johnnie
Vasseee Mississ
Gruber Brothers Announce Annual February Furniture Sale
Gruber Bros Inc announces its annual February sale featuring home furniture and furnishings. The long established firm promotes a storewide event with regular stock marked down for the event.
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Gruber
Gruber Bros. S Inc
Oturniture
Jin
Finnish Relief Benefit Coffee Social Planned
Farmers in the vicinity organize a special coffee social in Knights of Kaleva rooms on River Street to raise funds for relief. Featured event includes a drawing for a ticket holder prize.
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Knights of ‘Kaleva
Tigers Meet Arm Strong Juniors In Pastime Hall
The Tigers of Tigen A.C. will meet the Arm Strong Juniors in a preliminary game at Pastime Hall tomorrow afternoon. The Tigers have won several straight games and aim to extend their streak by another victory.
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Tigers
Tigen A.C
Armstrong
Hall
Local Candidates Named for Board Seats and Re election
Reports list Maynhta-8 Donald Isgant seeking re election and Alton Sime for Selectman Murray MacKenzie for Boards of Public Welfare and John T Hizeins for school committee. Mr Higgins previously served on the school committee a few years ago.
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Maynhta
Donald Isgant
Alton Sime
Alao
Murray MacKenzie
Sthes Buards
Welfere
John . T .Hizeinsefor
Higgins
New York Starlets and Movie Names in Candid Notes
A fragmentary text notes Hollywood figures such as Mickey Rooney Ann Rutherford Bing Crosby Dorothy Lamour and Reb Hope with producer Harlan Thompson and director Victor Schertzinger. It mentions a chauffeur role and a Fourth of July celebration in high style plus fan letters to Bara Beren and Hadens.
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New York
Sree
Redmond Seappears
Jae Oan
Wiley @allan
Mickey ‘Rooney
Ann Rutherford
Bara’ Beren
Haden
Sara
Singapore
Swould
Tower of Babel
Dto
Thei
Bing Grosby
Dorothy ’Laxmour
Reb ‘Hope
Harlan’ Thomipson
Victor Schertzinger
Maynard Hockey Team Sets Busy Week After Ten Wins
Maynard hockey to play Lakeviews of Waltham at Alumni Field rink this Friday evening as part of a busy schedule following an impressive record of ten victories and three ties. Saturday afternoon features Bexonville, former district stars, visiting for a decisive game. The club has raised over $58 for injured Ossie Sulkala and plans an emergency drive to grow the fund.
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iMaynard
Mut
Up Glub
Maynard
Watick
Lakeviews
Bexonville
Eijgaction
Dini
Alagér
Jez
Ossie -Sulkala
Ian
Tapert Record Highlights Milk Production Figures
The report notes Cyrus W. Amokandignd and Harry S. Dahlin presenting Tapert’s mass production data. Mr Penney’s dairy record shows 9,198.4 pounds of milk with a fat content reading 1361,63 indicating a high butterfat yield.
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Cyrus W
Circle Elects Officers for Coming Season
The Congregational Circle held its monthly meeting at Mrs Luther Wey’s home on School Street. Officers elected include Mrs Peter Jensen president, Mrs Hope Parsons vice president, Mrs Michels Renney secretary, and Ms Messie MRernolde treasurer. Also named were Mrs John Wardle program coordinator, Airs Benjaminson work committee chairman, and Mrs Spinney supper committee chair.
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LaGiés Cirdle
Gon
Luther We Fey
Peter Jensen
Hope “Parsons
Vies -‘Spresident
MichelsRenney
Social gathering at Main Street home in South Acton
Mrs William Cameron entertained a group at dinner Saturday evening at her Main Street home South Acton. Guests included Mrs Russell Bell and daughter from Montreal Mrs and Mrs T Verrett Van Werstine and Mr and Mrs Cameron. Mrs Cameron entertained Mrs Brooks Reid of last week. Drank Penney proprietor Read's.
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End
William ‘Gameron
Main Street
Russell Bell
Monitreal
Cannia
Vervett van ‘Werstine
Cameron
Arlinetom
Gameron
Brooks Reid
Penney
Read's
AMONE
Acton Parent-Teacher Association Discusses Telephones in Schools
Enthusiasm grows in Acton for the newly organized Parent-Teacher Association. The group met at the high school with 105 present as Mrs Shepard of the State organization spoke on how motion pictures affect growing minds. The business session was led by Mrs Howard Lehmitz and endorsed the Town Warrant article for school telephones. The group did not favor joining state and national bodies now. An offer from the Surplus Commodities organization to supply fruit for school lunches was accepted.
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Acton
Parent- Ten Association
Din
Shepard
Howard Lehmitz
Mark of Prudence Quote Attributed to Democritus
Fragments discuss prudence and trust as decisive virtues in public life with a referenced quote attributed to Democritus. The text contrasts cautious judgment with reckless action and notes the value of measured forbearance in decision making.
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Rk of
Prudence Co
Democritus
Bowling Showdown Promises Tight Match at Pastime Alleys
Marlboro and Willow Gregory challenge J and K wrestling team for a bowling meet Friday night at the Pastime alleys. Start time is 8 20. Gregory expects a close contest but believes his team will win.
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Marlboro
Willow
Gregory Hee
Immunization Clinic for Dogs At Central Fire Station
The Hudson board of health will hold another dog rabies immunization clinic Saturday afternoon at the Central Fire Station. Dr R G O Malley of Clinton led a prior clinic with several hundred dogs vaccinated last week. The free program, sponsored by the local board and inspired by rabies cases, urges all unvaccinated dogs to attend for vaccination.
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Hudson
Hudson: Board of Health
Will
Central Fire Station
R. G. O'Malley
Clinton
State ‘Department of Pril Health
Royal Bears
Mrs Mary Green Treated At Memorial Worcester
Mrs Mary Green of Main Street is under treatment at Memorial Hospital Worcester. Picard Post American Legion commanded by Albert N will meet in hall on South Street Tuesday.
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Mary ‘L.green
Treatm Memorial -Hospita
Worcester, A
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