Meeting Highlights and Local Notices From Acton Area Events
Police Juniors and officers attended a Mass Chiefs meeting in Acton. A Maynard Players performance Prince There Was at the Acton Center Thursday night served as a Cadet band fundraiser. 4 H Sewing Club displayed aprons at Junior High under Miss Ida Ratick. Miss Mary Sheridan, St Elizabeth’s hospital student, resumed duties after a week’s vacation with her parents on Hillside Street.
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James Sheran
Hillside Street
Maynard Births and Voter Sex Ratios Noted in 1927
The Maynard figures show 54 boys and 63 girls born in May 1927, and a voter roll suggesting near parity between male and female voters with about 237 more men than women. The text appears garbled but implies gender counts in births and voting strength.
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Maynard
Marriage Intentions for Hilja Matson and Henry Fales
Notice lists Miss Hilja Matson daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Matson of River Street and Henry Fales a cook of River Street as intending to wed. The declaration records ages and consent details.
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Hilja Matson
Victor Atson
River Street
Henry Fales
Local Man Held by Police Over Hillside Flower Firm Charge
Jesse Burnham of 60 Parker Street was held by Maynard police until Saturday and transported to Boston police headquarters by Inspector Joyce. He faces charge of theft totaling 1053 dollars from a Hillside Michigan flower concern.
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Jesse Burnham
Parker Street
Maynard Police Iday
Boston Police
Joyce
T Burnham
Maynard Grange Social Whist Night At Mrs Palmer Home
Maynard Grange held a Wednesday afternoon social and whist at Mrs. Bel Palmer’s Brown Street home with six tables of play and prizes to Mary Martin and Mrs. Margaret Whitney. Supper was served by Bedford Grange as members from Maynard, Middlesex, and Essex attended.
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Maynard Grange
Bel Palmer
Brown__street
Mary Martin
Marret Whitney
Iddlesex Central
An Léslie
Eva Smith
Anne Ompson
Grave Whit
Aldide Sims
Turer
Helen
Alice Hird
Adelaide Sims
Ida Swett
Way
Helen Gird
Ade Sims
Erica Wade
Rickles' Shoe Ad Promotes Overshoes and Legal Stamps
Local advertisement urges customers to buy overshoes at Rickles' Shoe and to request legal stamps. The small classified style notice emphasizes household needs and practical purchases.
Rosary Society and Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notices
Tuesday evening a Rosary Society meeting was held at St. Bridget's church at 7 30. Legion Auxiliary plans a regular meeting at Legion headquarters on Monday evening February 13. Walter Sheridan attended a Kreisler recital at Symphony Hall Sunday afternoon. Albert Murphy's printing plant prepared annual town reports for distribution by Saturday. Chandler Goldthwaite, New York broadcaster, was guest of Mr and Mrs Ralph Fletcher. L D Wilson Chapter DeMolay initiated a class at Masonic Hall with a collation. Miss Ruby Hamlin Miss Jane Boicourt and Miss Helen Babson attended Aida at the Boston Opera House Saturday. Fire department answered a grass fire in Assabet Park and a chimney fire on Hillside Street.
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Rosary Society
St. Bridget’s Church
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Headquarters
Odd Felows
Hillside Street
Special Anniversary Program At Union Congregational Church
The Christian Endeavor Society hosted a special anniversary program at Union Congregational Church on Sunday. A large congregation attended as Mrs. Manley Allbright of Boston delivered an engaging talk. Special organ and piano performances were given by Miss Hazel Hooper and Miss Frances Archer, with Rev. A. M. Brown of Stow and a delegation of Christian Endeavor members present.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Union Congregational Church
Manley Allbright
Boston
Hazel Hooper
Frances Archer
A. M.brown
Stow
Christian Endeavor
Minstrels to Appear Here O Leary's Irish Minstrels
O Leary's Irish Minstrels, known from WEEI broadcasts, will perform in Maynard on Friday February 10 at an 8 to 9 pm concert and a midnight ending dance. The Triangle Club sponsors the event, promising top attractions for the day. Last week Marge and Her Friendly Maids wowed Maynard under the same auspices.
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O’leary
WEEI
Maynard
Triangle Club
Marge
Friendly Maids
Entertains Club Whist Hostess Mrs Coulter at Maple Street
The Monday Night Whist club met at Mrs William Coulter’s Maple Street home with Edith Chandler as high scorer and Annie Duggan as consolation. A social with refreshments followed. The club will meet next at Miss Annie Duggan’s Front Street home.
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William Coulter
Maple Street
Edith Chandler
Annie Duggan
Front Street
Marlboro K of C. and Whit whiskers vie in elite semifinal bowling
Marlboro K of C. and Maynard K of C. advance to the 84 man tournament semifinal at Marlboro tonight. Arthur Bariteau captains the Whiskers, champions of the local council league, aiming to redeem ground lost recently by local teams. Mr and Mrs Robert Hartin are guests of relatives in Auburn Maine this week.
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Marlboro K
C. Maynard K
Marlboro
Arthur Bariteau
Whiskers
Robert Hartin
Auburn
Miss Marion Beales Returns From Stoughton Visit
Miss Marion Beales of Warner street returns from a visit with relatives in Stoughton. Miss Mary Markinos of Mason street was admitted to Marlboro hospital and underwent an appendicitis operation by Dr Archibald Frazer yesterday.
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Marion Beales
Warner Street
Stoughton
Mary Markinos
Mason, Street
Marlboro Hospital
Archibald Frazer
Local News Briefs From Boston Area Hospitals and Ice Hockey
Albert Riley of Waltham Street is in Mass General Hospital for observation. Miss Katherine Keegan a student nurse at Boston City Hospital spent the weekend at her home. Middlesex school ice hockey manager Collins postponed the annual game with Milton Academy due to poor ice on the Middlesex rink Saturday.
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Albert Riley
Waltham Street
Mass. General Hospital
Katherine Keegan
Boston City Hospital
Collins
Middlesex School
Milton Academy
Middlesex
Schoolmates Honor Contest Winner At Assembly
At a school assembly, Katherine Coughlan, a high school freshman, received a gold piece and medal for placing third in a national contest on "Highway Safety" organized by the National Highway Education Association of Washington. Principal Mary Doyle presented the awards.
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Katherine Coughlan
Ntional Highway Education Association of Washington
Mary Doyle
Miss Coughlan
Riverside Cooperative Association Considers By Laws Revision
The 98th semi annual stockholders meeting was held at Cooperative hall. A committee was appointed to study by law revisions. Levi R. Cheney elected director to replace William O. Strout who resigned. William Naylor reelected president with Harold Cuttell treasurer Mark Newton clerk George E. Morse manager and a slate of auditors directors including Cheney and Naylor.
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The
Riverside Cooperative Association
Cooperative Hall
Levi R. Cheney
William O. Strout
William Naylor
Harold Cuttell
Mark Newton
George E. Morse
Edward J. Woolbridge
Charles J. Spence
Joseph Schnab
John Maley
L. R. Cheney
Lions Paw Guest Night Set for February 21 at Masonic Hall
The Lions Paw Club hosts its annual Ladies Night on Tuesday February 21 in the Masonic hall banquet room. Entertainment includes Miss Helen Mables with songs in costume and a pianologue and Art Snow the international humorist famed for his Uncle Cyrus impersonations, promising a social season highlight for members families and lodge friends.
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The
Lions Paw Club
Masonic Hall
Helen Mables
Art Snow
Uncle Cyrus
Christ-Roi Church Whist Plans Ready
Hudson February 7 large crowd tickets sold for Holy Name Society whist party at Christ-Roi parish tomorrow night Prizes donated officers and committee listed Dr Gerard Cote president Levi Bissonnette vice president Noel F Balthazar secretary Joseph Richard treasurer Henry Valcour Pierre Labossiere Peter Mr Courtemanche Ernest Poirier Antone La France councillors Arthur E Chicone master of ceremonies Joseph Bourgeois sergeant at arms Rev Fr F Lariviere spiritual advisor
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Henry Valcour
Pierre Labossiere
Peter Mr. Courtemanche
Ernest Poirer
Antone ° la France
Arthur E Chicone
Joseph Bourgeois
F . Lariviere
Tobins Win Prize Waltz at Colonial Hall
Mr and Mrs William Tobin won first prize in a prize waltz at Colonial hall on Saturday night. The dance, under Triangle Club auspices, drew a large crowd. Tobin couple was chosen by popular vote, receiving 95 of 274 votes among fifteen couples as Marge and her Friendly Maids of WEBBI provided the music and performed a concert beforehand.
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Maynard
William Tobin
Colonial Hall
Triangle Club
Marge
Friendly Maids
W. EB. B. I. Broadcast Fame
Maynard Bowling Team Tops Ayer in Midland League Leaders
Maynard defeated Ayer to gain total points and lead the Midland league standings. Peterson and Lagg led singles with 113, while Tourville topped three strings with 321 for the night at the Maynard alleys on Monday.
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Maynard
Ayer
Peterson
Lagg
Tourville
The Three C s Meeting At Maynard Woman s Club
The Maynard Woman s Club holds a regular meeting February 14 at the High School auditorium. Mrs Hilda Kotila chairs the afternoon session. Frank W Wright Massachusetts Education official will speak on The Three C s. Public welcome for a nominal fee with musical entertainment by Anika Korpi. The State Federation midwinter meeting is set for Everett February 24 with a delegate to be chosen then.
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Maynard Woman's Club
High School
Hilda Kotila
Frank W. Wright
Education
Massachusetts
Anika Korpi
Metropolitan Theatre Orchestra
State Federation
Everett
The Fortune Hunter Presented by Maynard K C Players
Colonial Hall hosts the drama February 20 and 21 as rehearsals promise one of the town’s best productions by local thespians. Tickets go on sale this week.
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Maynard K. of C
Leominster High to Meet Meynard in Waltham St Hall Game
Leominster High School basketball team, fresh from a win over Clinton and a strong showing against Marlboro, will face Meynard High School at Waltham Street Hall next Saturday afternoon. Coach Lent’s squad aims to draw a large local crowd. it’s the town’s sole game that week.
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Leominster
Leminster H. S
Clinton H. S
Maynard Girls Schedule Seeks Home Games
The Maynard H Girls basketball team with a 2 2 record plans more home games after all 4 current games were away. Pending games at Maynard include Hopkinton H S on Feb 13 and Templeton H S on Feb 24. Scheduled home games: Clinton H S on Feb 18 Hudson H at Maynard on Feb 26 and Westford Academy on Mar 3. Irma Russy is the team manager.
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Maynard
Hopkinton H.ss
Templeton H. S
Clinton H.S
Hudson H
Westford Academy
Irma Russy
Girl Scouts Enjoy Observation Hike And Activities
Cloverleaf troop Girl Scouts enjoyed an observation hike on Saturday. The outing included animal tracking and identifying tree age and species from stumps, with singing and games throughout. Refreshments at Capt. Pearl McAuslin's home closed the day, and Miss Kathleen Harrigan, former local teacher, visited over the weekend.
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Pearl McAuslin
Kathleen Harrigan
Banns of Marriage for Miss Moran and Mr O'Hare
The banns of marriage were announced at St Bridgets Church for Miss Grate Moran of Sidbury Street and Joseph O'Hare for the first time. The wedding is set for February 19 at St Brigets Church at 2 o'clock.
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St. Bridgets Church
Maynard school reform letter from Lena McCleary essay
A Maynard community letter from Lena H. McCleary defends her school policy and re election aims, stressing impartial decisions for children and outlining past school improvements. The document cites tenure in Maynard and experience in Springfield areas, asserting dedication to educational advancement and fair governance.
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Maynard
Stow
Springfield
Enone
Waterbiffy
Mordera
Lena H. McCleary
Lincoln Street
Mass
Polished Pebbles Junior High Operetta Delights Maynard
Reader letter praises the Junior High Operetta Polished Pebbles presented at Maynard High School. The writer commends Miss Lovely supervisor of music Miss Doyle principal and the faculty the cast the chorus and the orchestra for their splendid performance and musical treat.
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Maynard
Mass
Maynard” Enterprise
Miss Lovely
Doyle
Leap Year Bachelors Listed as Game in Towns
A letter suggests printing a list of eligible bachelors in each town to aid Leap Year sport and to stimulate social competition. The writer proposes a standing list of bachelors as a stimulant to the dating scene and notes no decrease in bachelor numbers.
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Holstor
Help Wanted Ladies in High Grade Sales Manager Role
Advertises a sales manager position at a major manufacturing company. Claims city visit with sample garments and appointing a permanent resident representative, requests two references and personal interview at 230 Boylston Street Boston Massachusetts.
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Bro
United Sales Syste
Boylston Street
Boston
Massy
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