Mews and Friends Update From Maynard Social Roundup
The Joca lodge of Eagles holds its monthly smoker this Saturday. Chester Lech and wife plan a month long vacation to the Ron ey Plaza Hotel in Miami. Constance Lowell celebrated her ninth birthday with a party at her parents home on Great Road. Arthur Former is under treatment at Baker Memorial hospital. Nobret Seilbolc and family of Buffalo visit Alec Popieniuck on Main Street. Walter Frances attended the Canton Sons of Italy banquet as guest. Helen Little, Boston theatrical figure, featured at an event. Lent Way of the Cross services at St Casimir's Church on Friday. Daniel Dudzin ski and wife welcome a daughter. Stan Bondelevich visited Clipper Smith at Lafayette College.
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Walter Frances
Canton Sons of Italy
Helen Little
Boston
Maynard Elks Observe Past Exalted Rulers Day
The Maynard Lodge of Elks held Past Exalted Rulers Day with a class initiation on Sunday afternoon. The degree was exemplified by Past Exalted Rulers Charles Manly Richard J. King Arthur J. King George Stansfield Edward Beals James R. Priest John J. Driscoll Noble J. Morton John J. Donohue Thomas F. Maley K Paul Hilander Julius Gruber and Kenneth B. True.
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Maynard
Maynard Lodge of Elks
Charles Manly
Richard J. King
Arthur J. King
George Stansfield
Edward Beals
James R. Priest
John J. Driscoll
Noble J. Morton
John J. Donohue
Thomas F. Maley
K. Paul Hilander
Julius Gruber
Kenneth B. True
Maynard ARC Fund Drive Sets March Start Date
Maynard A R C fund drive will open March 1 and run through March 15 with a $2200 quota. Local chairman Mrs Mary Mahoney urged residents to give as generously as possible, with Mrs Raymond Attner and others assisting.
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Maynard A.R.C
Maynard
Mary Mahoney
The
Red Cross
Raymond Attner
Pritidre Parer Tear ' Rer
Bethany Sisters Elect Maynard Officers
The Bethany Sisters Guild of St. John's Ev Lutheran Church held its annual meeting on February 6 electing officers for the coming year. President Mrs. Charlotte Keto, Vice President Mrs. Flora Hietanen, Secretary Mrs. Helen Rogers, Treasurer Mrs. Hilja Xetola, Cheer Committee Mrs. Olive Heleenius and Mrs. Mary Stein, Auditors and Pianists Mrs. Ruth Paakki and Mrs. Ellen Shaw. Buy U.S. Saving Bonds.
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Maynard
Bethany Sisters ‘Guild of
St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Charlotte Keto
Flora Hietanen
Helen Rogers
Hilja Xetola
Olive Heleenius
Mary Stein
Ruth Paakki
Ellen Shaw
Lenten Services at Union Church Thursdays at 7 30
Maynard Lenten Services at Union Congregational Church begin February 23 at 7 30 PM with a free pot luck supper at 6 30 PM. Rev Robert Burt, pastor, announces weekly programs with guest speakers starting Rev Richard T Boeg of the Church of the Redeemer Swampscott. Everyone is invited.
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Union Church
Maynard
Union Congregational Church
Robert Burt
Richard T. Boeg
Church of the Redeemer
Swampscott
Party Awards at Maynard K of C Whist Night
Prize winners at the weekly Maynard K of C whist party on February 20 included special prize to Mrs. Julia E White first prize to Mrs. Reid and several other winners such as Julia White Minnie Campbell Grace Tucker Eileen Mahony Helen Mullin and more. A second party is set for next Monday at 8 15 PM at the K of C Hall on Summer Street Maynard.
Barber with a Big Heart Sends Gifts to Mesina Relatives
Boston barber Charles M. Oliva has mailed more than 150 gift parcels to relatives and friends in Mesina Sicily since World War II ending.
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Boston
Charles M. Oliva
Messina
Sicily
Marathoner John Kelley Headlines St Michael's Sports Night
John Kelley of Acton the marathoner Tom King of Maynard the baseball umpire and Ed Petala of Boston College halfback spoke at St Michael's Catholic Youth Organization second annual Sports Night at Town Hall. Kelley entertained with songs as Rev Cronin directed the program and the CY O championship baseball team received a trophy for the 1949 town title. Movies of the 1949 World Series were shown and several boxing matches for youths 10 and 11 followed.
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Hudson C. Y. O
Nign
Daniel F. Cronin
Tom King
Maynard
Johnny Kelley
Acton
Ed Petala
B.C
Ey Doherty
Hudson
St. Michael’s
John T. Finnerty
Martin J. Tierney
Ancient Egyptian plumbing in the pyramid temple
John Harvey Furby argues that many modern achievements have ancient roots citing 1300 feet of copper pipe installed in the pyramid temple of Abusir Egypt around 3000 years ago. He notes the enduring sophistication of Egyptian civilization and its influence on later feats.
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Pyramid Temple
Abusir
Egypt
Navy ships join Mardi Gras crowds in New Orleans
Harold A. Torppa of the Cabot engineering department joined about 1200 crew members as the aircraft carrier Cabot and destroyer Corry took part in the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. The ships, based in Pensacola, visited at the city’s request, then sailed on Wednesday to resume training missions. Thousands viewed Navy equipment and parades marked by a carnival season spanning Christmas through Tuesday.
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Maynard
Cabot
Corry
New Orleans
Harold A. Torppa
USN
Summerstreet
The
Pensacola Florida
Navy
Brancess
Valentine Party Hostess Welcomes Tuesday Club Members
Mrs. Alex Marsder hosted a Valentine party for the Tuesday Club on February 14 at 11 McKinley Street. Guests enjoyed refreshments served from an attractively set table and a social evening.
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Maynard
Alex Marsder
McKinley Street
Stow social notes mention vacations visits and a hospital return
Stow residents share summer diversions with Miss Jessie Lewis on Great Road visiting siblings in Brockton. Miss Willena Peck fresh from Simmons College enjoys Stow Ski Tow opening weekend. Gertrude Bird returns home after a broken ankle cast at Emerson hospital. Nancy Clemens at Cord Academy and Patty Swett visiting grandmother. John Robblee attends nephew Ralph Robblee’s Medford funeral.
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Willena Peck
Selectman
William H. Peck
Great Road
Simmons College
Stow
Gertrude Harriett Bird
Red Acre Road
Emerson Hospital
Concord
John K. Robblee
Medford
Ralph L. Robblee
UMASS Winter Carnival Queen Crowned
Dorothy Stiles, a sophomore from Maple Street, named to the queen's court as a close second in the University of Massachusetts winter carnival ball. Barbara Konpoa of Northampton won the title. Stiles and her family visited to view student snow sculptures.
Stow-Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Puffer mark 33rd anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Puffer of Great Road observed their 33rd wedding anniversary on Wednesday February 22.
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Arthur Puffer
Great Road
Moonshine Under Hood Triggers Knoxville Explosion
Police linked a car explosion to overheated moonshine found in the vehicle. Authorities may explore criminal supply networks tied to local bootlegging activity.
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Knoxville
Heart Fund Campaign Nears Finish in Maynard
The 1950 Heart Campaign in Maynard shows good response but needs more donations to hit the $400 quota. Campaign funds support nationwide attack on heart diseases through research education and community service. the drive closes February 28.
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Maynard
Career Girl of 1950 Finalists Named at Maynard High
Maynard High School enters the Senior Personality Search with Burdett College as sponsor. Principal Albert Lever filed the entry. The winner will be announced March 10 and finals are set for March 25 at Burdett College in Boston.
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Maynard
Maynard High School
Burdett College
Boston
Albert Lever
Audrey Clar First Audrey Clar First Maynard-Little Clark
Audrey Clar First Maynard Little Clark, daughter of Wilbur Clark, celebrated her first birthday with a party on February 10. The event featured Valentine decor, lunch by a birthday cake with one candle, and photographs with four generations, including Great-grandmothers Hulda and Mary Saine and relatives Kenneth Dowth Dora Paula Bartolomeo and Joe Jr.
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Maynard — Little Clark
Wilbur Clark
Thea
Valentine
Audrey Weras
Hulda
Mary Saine
Kenneth Dowth
Dora, Jr
Paula Bartolomeo
Joeo, Jr
West
Local church elects officers at February meeting
Elmer Maki and Maynard Led play roles as Prk Maynard-tThe Lo therhood of St. Jott theran Church appoint officers for the year at a February 14 gathering with Presi aki vice-president secretary Harry surer Edwin Laurila named as treasurer.
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Maynard
St. Jott Theran
Presiaki
Harry Surer
Edwin Laurila
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Lodge of Eagles
Chester Lech
Walnut Street
Roney Plaza
Miami
Florida
Lech
Assabet Mills
Constance Lowell
Steve Lowell
Arthur
Baker Memorial Hospital
Nobret Seilbol¢c and
Buffalo, N. Y
Alec Popieniuck
Main Street
St. Casimir’s
Daniel Dudzinski
Stan Bondelevich
S. S. Pierce
Gorton
Underwood
Maine
Japan
Pierce
S. S. Pierce Feallops
Yacht Club
Uncle Ben
Mueller’s
Clearbrook Fresh Creamery
Apple
Armour's
Suicy Florica
Cranace
U. S
Peck
Maynard 'S Work
Bethany Sisters
U.S
Nason Street
Maynard Radio & Television
Tel
Maynard Consumers Credit Union
John Kelley
John Harvey Furbay
General Motors
Jessie Lewis
Newton
P. H. Blake
Brockton
Nancy Clemens
David C. Giemens
West Acton Road
Concord Academy
Patty Swett
Hyde Park
Frank Swett
Sarah Irwin
Crescent Street
Dorothy Stiles
Queen’s Court
Hooch
Jon
Rexall
Annniversary
Kote
Kleenel
Eiens
Jewell
Heart Fund Campaign
Audrey Clar
Elmer Maki
PRK
Jose
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