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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1955

Page

2

Maynard People and Their Friends Travel and Activities

Arthur Champagne spends the winter in Miami Florida. James Farrell reaches Phoenix en route to Mexico before March. Mrs Chester Lech and Mrs Sadie Kaler enjoy sun at Miami Beach registered Blue Horizon Hotel. Anné Duclos leaves for Richmond Virginia to visit relatives. Maynard Girl Scout cookie drive runs through March 19. Mrs Ralph Smith and son Ray plan a winter vacation in Canada stopping at Londonville Vermont for the carnival. Jake Janericco heads to Virginia to visit his Army son. Denise and Jimmie Murphy fly to Miami to visit grandparents wintering there.

Chester Lech Sadie Kaler Miami Beach Florida Blue Horizon Hotel Ralph Smith Ray Canada Londonville Vermont Denise and Jimmie Murphy Raymond Murphy Miami James R.priest

Maynard Senior Girl Scouts Plan Cedar Hill Trip

The Maynard Senior Girl Scouts met February 3 at the Methodist Church. A February 4 food sale at Hawes was profitable, with thanks to the Emblem Club. February 10 planning covered a Cedar Hill camping trip for February 26 and 27. The annual cookie sale runs February 19 to March 19 with orders and later cookie delivery.

Maynard Methodist Hawes Emblem Club Cedar Hill Waltham

Maynard Girl Chosen for U Mass Naiads

Lois C. Bain of Maynard daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bain 15 Elm Court was selected for the University of Massachusetts Naiads women's swimming club. She is a sophomore and also belongs to the precisionettes drill team the women a thletic association Sigma Kappa sorority and the honors list.

Amherst Lois C. Bain William Bain Elm Court Maynard University of Massachusetts Naiads University

Mrs. Stansfield Seeks Board of Health Seat

Maynard candidate Mrs. Stansfield runs as an independent for the Board of Health. Born in Boxboro, she moved to Maynard fifteen years ago and runs a state licensed rooming house at 28 Main Street for ten years. She serves on local and regional groups and led Emerson Hospital Drive in 1954.

Maynard Blanthe Stansfield Board of Health Boxboro

Workers Plan Heart Sunday Fund Calls in Maynard Stow

Maynard and Stow neighbors will receive free will Heart Fund contributions next Sunday afternoon between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. Citizens from Maynard 110 and Stow 30 will make neighborhood visits announced by Arthur Fiedler Greater Boston Chairman and Mrs Walter Larkin and Mrs Roger Witherbee chairmen.

Maynard Stow Arthur Fiedrler Greater Boston Walter Larkin Roger Witherbee Maynard and Stow

Rodettes of Maynard Rod and Gun Club Meet

The Maynard Rod and Gun club Rodettes held their regular monthly meeting at the club house. Mary Nelson, president, organized the year’s program and introduced two new members Taimi White and Shirley Michaelson. A penny sale followed the meeting and Taimi White won the mystery prize. Valentines were exchanged among members and secret pals assigned. Mary Nelson supervised the refreshments.

Maynard Maynard Rod and Gun Club Mary Nelson Taimi White Shirley Michaelson

Littleton entertainment by Maynard and Phyllis Richards

Mrs Phyllis Richards, noted tea performer and dance teacher, and her students will perform at the Littleton Grange on Monday evening February 21. They will also entertain the Sea Scouts at Lamson Hall in the Hudson Methodist Church on Saturday evening February 26 during the Sea Scouts banquet.

Littleton Maynard Phyllis Richards Littleton Grange Sea Scouts Lamson Hall Hudson Methodist Church

Ann Luker Engaged to Charles Mahoney

Maynard and Mrs George Luker announce the engagement of their daughter Ann Luker to Charles Mahoney of Newton. Ann, a Maynard High and Holy Ghost Hospital School of Nursing graduate, works at the Children’s Medical Center in Wellesley. Mahoney, Newton High and Boston University graduate, recently discharged from the U S Army after Korea service. a summer wedding is planned.

Maynard George Luker Newton Drive Ann Charles Mahoney Newton Miss Luker Maynard High School Holy Ghost Hospital School of Nursing Cambridge Children’s Medical Wellesley Leland Gray Mr. Mahoney Newton High School Boston University U. S. Army Korea

Heart Sunday Declared For February 20 By Town Board

Maynard-Maynard Board of Selectmen declares February 20 as Heart Sunday. Volunteers will collect for the Heart Fund from 1 to 5 PM, marking the campaign’s peak in 1955. Citizens are urged to welcome volunteers and support the public welfare effort.

Maynard Maynard Board of Selectmen Heart Heart Fund

Co op talk on differences by Doug Eglinton at Maynard

The Methodist Youth Fellowship in Maynard will host Doug Eglinton Maynard Co op public relations director this Sunday at 7 30 p m. He will discuss Why are Co ops Different followed by a brief 7 p m business meeting.

Maynard Methodist Youth Fellowship Doug Eglinton

Probate Court Hears Petition for Administratrix in Maynard

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court announces a petition to appoint Harriet A. Sullivan of Arlington as administratrix of Florence Moynihan late of Maynard deceased without bond. Objections must be filed in Cambridge court before ten o clock in the forenoon on March 9 1955. John C. Leggat Esquire First Judge presiding. John J. Foley Register. Feb 17 24 March 3

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Florence Moynihan Maynard Harriet A. Sullivan Arlington Cambridge Forendon John C. Leggat Esquire John J. Foley Register

Maynard Board of Appeals schedules public hearing on park plan

Maynard Massachusetts February 15 1955 the board of appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday March 1 at 730 PM in the Town House on the petition of Maynard Industries Inc for authority to construct and operate an off street park on land south of the Mill Pond near Thompson Park and Sudbury Streets in a general residence district Henry R Pirkola Clerk February 17

Town OF Maynard Board OF Appeals Maynard Massachusetts Board of Appeals Maynard ‘Industries Inc Loea Mill Pond Thompson, Park and Sudbury Streets Henry R.pirkola

A. C. Perkins Dies at 82 in Maynard

C A Perkins aged 82 died after a brief illness at Massachusetts Hospital. Born in Northampton he lived 44 years in Maynard and worked as a truck driver for American Woolen Company. Survived by three sons Russell Leonard Kenneth one daughter Edith King seven grandchildren three great grandchildren two sisters. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Fowler Funeral Home with Rev Robert Jones officiating. Burial Glenwood Cemetery. Beavers were his three sons and son in law William King.

Maynard Clayton A. Perkins Woodbine Terrace Massachusetts Hospital Northampton Amerean Woolen Company Russell Leonard Kenneth Framingham Edith King Hinsdale New Hampshire Fowler Funeral Home Robert Jones Methodist Church Glenwood Cemetery Beavers William King

Maynard Vet Joins Race For Board Of Health

Maynard resident Joseph Dutkowski a WWII veteran and former Jerry’s Package Store clerk runs as Republican candidate for the board of health. He cites local roots schooling and veteran service from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima and promises to listen to all voters.

Maynard Board of Health Joseph Dutkowski Joe Dutkowski Industrial Technical Schools Boston Guadalcanal Iwo Jima American Legion Frank J. DeMars B. J. Coughlin Inc Jerry

Maynard Crash Injures Loftus and Cook

Louis Loftus of Concord and Elizabeth Cook were injured when a car left Waltham Street at night, veered into a telephone pole and struck a porch at 20 Waltham Street owned by Percy Taylor and occupied by Miss Alice Wollerscheid. They were treated at Emerson Hospital and released.

Maynard Louis Loftus Concord Waltham Street Percy Taylor Alice Wollerscheid

Ellen Sokolowski Celebrates Ninth Birthday At Bancroft School

Ellen Sokolowski daughter of Mr and Mrs Boris Sokolowski celebrated her ninth birthday Friday at Bancroft School hosting classmates for games prizes and refreshments led by Ellen s mother with a large birthday cake featuring white pink and green icing. Friends attending included Ann Tannuzzo Dorothy Baritone Elaine Colombo and Janet Jarvinen.

Maynard Ellen Sokolowski Boris Sokolowski Bancroft School Ellen Ann Tannuzzo Dorothy Baritone Elaine Colombo Janet Jarvinen

Pony League to Hold 1955 Organization Meeting

Maynard Assabet Valley Pony League will hold its 1955 organization meeting at the American Legion headquarters Sunday February 20 at 8 p m. The meeting offers baseball enthusiasts a chance to help develop boys 13 and 14 into players. All men interested are urged to attend.

Maynard — Assabet Valley Pony League American Legion

Valentine Party Sponsored by Rocettes At Club

A Maynard Valentine party for children up to 8th grade, sponsored by the Rocettes, was a huge success last Saturday night at the club. Dancing and prizes for games, with refreshments served during the evening.

Maynard Rocettes

Fire safety for DIY projects urges metal fuel cans storage

Officials warn 86 people engaging in 4m do it yourself projects to store flammable liquids in galvanized steel fuel cans rather than glass bottles. Metal cans have tight lids to lock in fumes and resist breaking if dropped.

Stow PTA Plans March Get Acquainted Meeting

Stow P T A program committee met February 8th at Robert Bird's home to outline a March 20th Get Acquainted Meeting and an auction chaired by Herb Potter to raise funds for the School Project Fund. Regional captains will recruit volunteers and collect auction donations.

Stow Stow P.T.A Robert Bird Red Acre Road Herb Potter P.T.A Alyohe

CO-OP MARKET UNVEILS NEW LOOK AT MAYNARD

Remodeling at Maynard store shifts front entrance and produce area as Magic Carpet doors near completion. New shelves require restocking. two day March celebration planned with prizes valued near $1000 including Philco range Kelvinator washer and radio-phonograph. Five hundred ladies to receive Hawaiian orchids. volunteers invited to call Maynard 540.

Maynard Philco Kelvinator

Hippo Rests in Water to Ease Heavy Legs

A hippopotamus spends much time in water to rest its weary legs. At six hundred pounds it cannot stand long on dry land without exhaustion, so the water allows the body to float and the legs to rest.

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