New Guidance System Introduced at Maynara High School
Albert B and Miss Ethel Butterworth lead a new Vocational Guidance program at Maynara High School to help freshmen choose suitable courses aligning with future careers. The plan includes standardized tests, health records, and individual envelopes tracking each pupil from first grade, with charts mailed to parents and regular conferences with the principal and counselor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynara High School
Albert B “ Pritteinal
Gradon
Ethel Butterworth Sheen
Lever
Ouattiselor
Migs Butterworth
Charles Manby
R P Sawyer
Hady
Bedford Es meets Pan Revere Chapter 155 O B A
The regular meeting of Pan Revere Chapter 155 O B A met at Bedford town hall. Continental Picture company presented technicolor films from New York World's Fair shown by Harry Smith. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Ethel Thresher and Mr and Mrs J Warren Blake. Next meeting February 13 will initiate two candidates. Mrs Mildred Heywood chairs refreshments with Lexington Members assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan Revere
O.B
Bedford Town ‘Hall
Continental
New York
Harry Smith
West Roxbury
Ethel I. Thresher
J Warren Blake
Mildred Heywood
Lexington
Air News Update From Marlboro Airport Hangar
Air club notes report ongoing student activity as new crews arrive and train stations open after snow. Grattan boys celebrate a game night while Mason Jennings welcomes a baby girl and John Stuart shows off a new ship with retractable gear and twin motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grattan
Mason . Jennings
Mase
Local Man Paul Taylor Killed in Vermont Car Crash
Paul Taylor, former West Acton resident now returning to Springfield from Vermont last Friday, died in a motor vehicle accident. He and his wife, previously tenants of the McAllister apartment on Central Street, made many friends in the area.
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West Acton
Springeld
Vermont
Paul Taylor
Taylor
McAllister
West Acton Women's Club hears current Everts talk
At the regular meeting in Acton the West Acton Women's Club hosted Mrs. Harold C. Graves of West Boylston as guest speaker. She spoke on Highlights in the World News focusing on conditions today. The hostess Mrs. Albert R. Jenks and assistants served tea and cookies. The next meeting on March 10 will celebrate the 45th anniversary with features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert R. Jenks
Transferred air crew stories from western Canada posting
The column notes Waldo Jones transfers to Moss Bank Saskatchewan joining the 2nd bombing and gunnery Squadron with 41 degree weather. Robert Carey moves to Calgary Alberta on the big twin motor job and will begin instructing. The writers tease Carey’s many ratings and suggest decorating his trailer with them.
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Lex
Waldo
Jones
Mossbank
Saskatchewan
Canada
Rovert Carey
Algary
Alberta
Carey
Ledgard Announces Candidacy for School Board
Maynard James Ledgard, a well known local businessman, has papers in circulation for nomination to the office of school committee. He served one term on the school committee and a term on the Board of Assessors. A local high school graduate, he is active in town business and society and is a director of the Maynard Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
James J. Ledgard
Ledgard
Assesors
Tie
Maynard Trust Company
Muaynere Grange Meeting and Valentine Whist Dance
A regular Muaynere Grange meeting will be held in Grange hill on Thursday evening followed by a Valentine whist and dancing. Invitations go to all Grange friends. Officers and guests including Mrs Francis Alving Master Mrs Leslie Sims lecturer Mrs James Smith Home and Community service committee chair and Erie Farnell State Deputy attended instruction at Hotel Bradford during the week. Middlesex Central Pomona Grange to meet in Elkshall Concord on Tuesday evening Feb 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muaynere Grange
Grange Hil
Friends of Grange
Francis Alving
Leslie Sims
James Smith
Home, and
Weasurer
Erie Farnell
Leste W Sims
Bradford
Middlesex Central
Pomona’ Grange
Elkshall
Concord
Stevens Seeks Acton School Committee Seat
Walter B Stevens of Concord Road Acton Center announces his candidacy for the Acton School Committee in precinct one Acton Center East and North Communities supporters sign his nomination papers He is a World War I Navy veteran Edwards Quimby Post A S and member of Acton Grange treasurer of Acton Boy Scout Committee treasurer of the Acton Center Red Cross and a member of the Acton Men's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Walter B. Stevens
Acton Grange
Acton Boy Scan Committee
Acts Center Red Cross
Acton Men’s Club
Acton resident South Aden-George Worster turns 82
Worster celebrated his 82nd birthday at home on School Street. He said he was feeling fine as friends sent cards flowers and called to take him for a ride around the surrounding country. Mr Worster has lived all his life in Acton.
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South
Aden
George Worster
School Street
Worster
Acton
Bedford Glee Club plans Founders Day concert
Bedford PTA Glee Club to present an old fashioned concert at the February Founders Day meeting. The event follows an afternoon schedule. Birth congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Josepp Romanowski of 170 South Street for their newborn John born February 3. Patricia Morse, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John Mansfield of Spring Street, is home with grippe. Girl Scouts held a Tuesday afternoon meeting at the Junior High auditorium with a quick basketball game. Mrs Harry Biggs introduced as new scout leader. Miss Story spoke on leather work. Soap carving to be added in handicraft classes. Rita Serilla will assist in First A Classes of Troop 2.
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Glee Club
Parent Teacher Association
Josepp. Romanowski
South Street
John
Patricia. Morse
John Mansfield
Spring Street
Harry Biggs
Rita M. Serilla
Guerney Liljegren
Knitting Chair Reports Red Cross War Relief Gifts
Mrs. Frederic Jenks, chairman of the Retford Chapter, reports this week’s shipments to headquarters include 63 children’s sweaters, five men’s sweaters, two women’s sweaters, five pairs of socks, five pairs of mittens, and one shawl. Bedford Chapter thanks the workers and volunteers for continued knitting support.
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Retford
Red Cross
Frederic Jenks
Bedford
Shower party honors Frances Senften engagement
A kitchen shower at Mrs Horace Teague’s South Street home honored Miss Frances Senften, soon to wed Richard Craig of Cambridge on February 16. Guests included Mrs Henry Senften, several Senften sisters, and many friends and relatives. gifts were given to the bride elect and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Senften
Horace Teague
South Street
Senften
Richard Craig
Cambridge
Henry Senften
Ann
Nellie Senften
Rena Dickingon
Neshealie
Bertha Dickinson
Rosive Larsen
Evelyn Thresher
Edward Graig
Ellen
Ann Craig
Ernest Brown
Richard Thompson
Nils” Mortensen
John Dunn
Wilfred St. Coeur
Clara Hartwell
Olive Cole
Mike Senften
Filing deadline set for local offices in February
Nominating papers for town offices must be filed by Thursday February 13 at 5 pm, with certification due by February 20. Local officials urged candidates to prepare forms and submit on time to ensure ballot access.
Acton Woman Elizabeth Bagley Dies in Holyoke Hospital
Elizabeth Bagley of Acton Center died suddenly Monday at Holyoke Hospital after treatment since last week. She lived in Chicopee Falls since marriage to Robert Bagley a year ago and leaves an infant son born January 17, two brothers Thomas Townsend and Robert Townsend. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Dickenson Streeter Funeral Home in Springfield.
Woman's Club Heart Talk on Defense Work
Mrs Elizabeth Davis of Worcester spoke to the Sudbury Woman's Club on defense work. She emphasized humane efforts through Red Cross Health and Relief programs and urged constant readiness to support Civil Defense in the community.
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Woman’s Club
Sudbury
Lizabeth Davis
Worcester
Red Cross
Rosary Circle Meets at St Michael's Church
Bedford Rosary Circle met at the home on Concord road with Missy Leehan presiding in Mrs John Mansfield absence. A Jayette was completed for a needy Long Island mother and another clothing box was prepared for Navaho Indians near Arizona. Plans were set for a charity card party in the Parish Hall with Mrs Poleo, Mrs McKenna and Mrs Stewart on the committee.
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Bedford
St. Michael's
Concord Road
Missy Leehan
Ecretary
John Mansfield
Sudbury Taxpayers elect new officers at meeting
At the last Sudbury Taxpayers Association meeting Francis McGettigan was chosen president and Richard F. Piper vice president to fill vacancies created by the resignation of Roland Cutter Jr and Ralph B Hawes, who will run for town offices at the March meeting.
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Sudbury
Sudbury Taxpayers Association
Francis McGettigan
Richard F. Piper
Roland, Cutter Jr
Ralph B. Hawes
Acton G OP Candidates Speak at Acton Young Republican Meeting
The Acton Young Republican Club held a meeting at the West Acton Women's Club with over 100 present. Candidates for town offices spoke, including Lawrence Donnelly and Thomas C. Gallagher running for South Acton selectman. A film highlighted the need to expand the high school, supported by school officials and teachers. Allan Moody paid tribute to retiring town clerk Horace Tuttle.
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Acton
Acton Young Re: Rik
West Acton
Lawrence Donnelly
Thomas C. Gallagher
Greenman
Mitchell
Bartlett
Allan Moody
Horace Tuttle
Miss Mills Seeks South Acton School Board Seat
Miss Arlene Mills daughter of Mrs Miles of Main Street announces candidacy for one of three seats on the South Acton School Committee. She aims to fill the vacancy created by Mrs Reed’s retirement at term end in March. A longtime South Acton resident and Acton High School alumna.
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South
Hetot
Arlene & Mills
Myand
Ee Mile
Main Street
South Acton
Reed
Rae
All Acton
Belmonts tied to week with Eric Farnell on Concord Street
Unclear fragment mentions Mr and Dire Ralpha Belmont and Eric Farnell during a week on Concord Street. No clear event or outcome provided.
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Mr. and
Dire Ralpha Belmont
Eric Farnell
Ie New Concord Street
Cooperatives Open New Market in Maynard In Arrival
Maynard workers who founded the Be Cooperative Society announce the first Co op Super Market in America opening Monday February 17. The society has grown from a few dollars to nearly 200000 net worth with 300000 in patronage dividends paid since 1916. A grand prize and attendance prizes will be awarded during the opening week and a final event February 23 features Dr James P B War a noted organizer and a band concert.
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Maynard
America
Rochdale
England
Toad Lane
Tattse
Be Cooperative Society of Art
Parker Street Hall
James PB
Cooperative Gue
United States
Ed Coofmrative Society
Parker Streat Hall
Zapol
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Albert E Lever
Imeets
AIR News
Smimso
John’ Stuart
Charles Liebman
Marlboro
Norman Sims
Leibman
Nature
Haven
Cirb
Paul T. Was
Fi Bash
Woman ’S Club
Everts
Parker Street
J. J. Ledgard
Maynard Grange
W. B. Stevens School Board
Elizabeth Townsend Bagley
Rosary Circle
Miss Mills
Radiorgan
Cee Ogee
Wsa
Aowest Price
Zenith
Ame
Sia
Gruber Bros. Co
Main St
Mayniard
Bee
Paere Ae Ee
Children’s Union
Forest Mills
Gordon
Ein
Cooperative Super Market
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