Two Sisters Win First Prize at Minature Show in High Auditorium
Florence Croft and Ruth Croft daughters of Mr and Mrs Croft won first prize for singing at the Knights of Columbus sponsored Minature show. Judges praised their voice range and potential while other acts included a wash tub bass contraption and various musical numbers. A crowd-pleasing program featured contestants like Harry Frye, Mary Pyszka, and Johnnie Gallagher with multiple performances and a five dollar top prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Knights ‘Columbus
Florence Ani
Florence
America
Ruth
T. Holland
South Acne
Anchor and ‘Club
oPates Jidees
Enigr
Howe
Atrioe Parsons
South Prenard
Elson
Holland
Ayamie
George
William
Stades
Rob Cassidy
Harry Frye
Wes Pelieve
West
Gent
Mary’Pyszka
Johnnie Gallagher
West Concord
Pyszka
Wws
O-M
Aohart
Turner’ Furphy
Nonala “Dinnie
Mar‘ohana
Young Murphy
Bob Burns
Rae
Voune Marchand Hamid
Lillian
Buella Forsyte
Raymond van Verse
Helen Tucker
Triet
Moynihan
Helanep Pikapis
Mary Pyszka
Jerry Forsyte
Bob Parce
Beveral
Sone
Bugs
Leo F. Mullin
Edward Hanfu
John Dora
Maynard Hockey Club Builds Historic Local Rink
The Maynard Hockey Club, rooted in a rugged start on outdoor ponds, matured into a central Massachusetts junior team. Under Rudy Pirkola they secured Alumni Field rink, added regulation nets and blue lines, and now compete in the Central Amateur League aiming for the Lake Placid crown while funding travels largely out of pocket.
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al Cowles
Hanideg
Voses
Ollila Boys
Rene Aho
Rudy’ Pirkola
Adolph’ Chyzus
Cone
Vosés
Mill Pond
Honkey
Alumni Field
Maynard Hockeylub
Hither
Lake Placia
A.A
Tae Nha
Rudy Pirkola
Ossie Sulkala
Eight School Hoon Teams In Tourney
Maynard high school begins its annual intra-mural basketball league with eight boys teams meeting twice weekly in the high school gym. R. Sawyer oversees the league fostering friendly rivalry and winter recreation. Each class selects two captains, seniors Johnny Smith and Ben Gudzinowisz, juniors Bill Priest and Charlie Fouratt, sophomores Walt Higgins and Bill Lankiewicz, freshmen Flaherty and Lotty Graham. The inter-class tournament will follow the league's conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard High School
R. ®. Sawyer
Witter
Johnny Smith
Ben Gudzinowisz
Bill Priest
Charlie Fouratt
Walt Higgins
Bill Lankiewicz
Flaherty
Lotty Graham
Auto Destroyed by Fire at Corner of Concord and Brown
Fire crews were summoned around 10 am to the corner of Concord and Brown streets where a Chevrolet sedan parked opposite Boeske Bros. gas station was fully engulfed. Walter Boeske owned the car. the blaze caused total loss and was not insured. Cause unknown but suspected short circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Concord
Brown
Walter Boeske
Boeske
Cobblers Daughitier: 10-year-old Violin Prodigy Emerges
SEATTLE Anita Lipp a 10 year old daughter of a cobbler is hailed as the Pacific Northwest’s first violin prodigy She debuted before Thanksgiving with Mischa Elman endorsing extended study Her four year learning span and critics praise mark her as a future finest violinist from the region Her next steps may include San Francisco while she overcomes the size handicap and continues public performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Anita Lipp
Pacific Northwest
Washington State
Mischa Elman
Anita
San’ Franciscd
Stamps of Famous People Dates For First Day Sales
Postmaster General Farley announced the first day sale dates and colors for 35 stamps in the Famous Americans series. Denominations range from one to ten cents in various colors, listing recipients and cities with scheduled release dates from February to June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farley
Samuel’ L’ Clemens
Hannibal, Mo
Letter from Bloomington Student Seeks Hilgard Book
A student from State Normal university of Bloomington sent a letter to Davis California without city or state and with the name of a dead man, Professor E W Hilgard, as the addressee. The post office forwarded it promptly and the request for Hilgard's book was fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Calif
Agricultural College of
University of California
Post Office Department
State Normal University of
Bloomington
Ill
E.W. Hilgard
the Agricultural College
Hydrant prank drains town water supply in North Wilkesboro
Police hunt a prankster who opened a hydrant and drained the entire water supply from a large tank in the upper end of North Wilkesboro, a town of about 3,000 residents. The incident leaves the community temporarily without water while authorities investigate.
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North
Wilkesboro
N. C
Lady Luck Fails Wells at Beano Party in Boston
In Boston a man named Charles Wells won $100 at a bearo party but was robbed of the winnings fifteen minutes later by two men. The incident highlights the fickle nature of luck as the prize slipped away quickly.
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Boston
Charles Wells
Police Chief Aids Tooth Pulling Row
Porterville California Chief Lee Martin pondered what's next after a mother called police for help to force her nine year old son to let a tooth be pulled. The mother and dentist had struggled two hours. the boy feared police but the chief personally intervened and ordered him into the chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porterville
Calif
Lee Martin
Dogs to serve in British expeditionary force proposed
London reports a nationwide appeal for donation of dogs to serve with the British army if the War Office accepts Lieut Col E H Richardson’s plan. Richardson’s canine messengers distinguished themselves in wars and he offers to organize and train a new era of service dogs under fire.
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London
War Office
E. H. Richardson
Richason
Anmar Rave
Flanders
Richardson
Far East
Morocco
Bulgaria
Montenegro
Tripoli
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Scotland Yard
Dick’ Turpin
Yorkshire
Paris
Airedale
Jack
May Name Watchdogs to Check War Expenditures
The piece argues for a watchdog committee in wartime to curb wasteful spending. It notes past World War II style subcommittees in the Spending departments and a war office panel that advised Earl Haig, aiming to avoid unnecessary costs during hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
War Office
Earl Haig
Will Case Settled After 73 Years of Litigation
Springfield Ohio report notes Judge Golden C. Davis completed the final proceedings in a will case begun July 27, 1082, involving $10,180 left by Henry Inlow in December 1866. The estate will be divided among three great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, ending a long suit. Margaret Plattesburg, Trion’s granddaughter, originated the action and held income from a real estate sale for her lifetime. She died recently leaving no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conmin
Golden C. Davis
Henry Inlow
Margaret Plattesburg
Trlon
Lea
Springfield
Ohto
After
Union Congregational Church Annual Meeting Highlights
The annual Union Congregational church meeting in the vestry followed a Ladies Benevolent Society supper. Ralph E Smith was a notable orator. reports praised the 1939 financial condition with a treasury balance and approved a $3280 bill for 1940. Officers and committees were elected, and a pastor installation was deferred to the deacons and pastor. A youth class was formed to study church aims.
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Espe
Gavin- Renman
J. Murray Maest Johnson
Cha
Treas
Fan Ghd
Gavin Taylor
Church Council
Cattwaus
Sunady
Ralph B Smith
Carl
Stackbridge
Harold Nordbéte
Ruth Eaton
Harold* Cuttell
Graham Forgie
Rilph
Bedes William, Cole
Eas Johnson
George Weavi
Jay _MacKenzie
Fowars Weaving
Ricard
Geore Wheeler
Kenneth’ Johnson
Ert McGarry
George Swanson
Thomas French
Howard B. Case
Robert Hatch
Charles. Keene
William, Marshall
Ehmay
Charles
Shearer
Elin Swanson
Jowh Weaving
Robert Archer
Orville Tucker
Tivelor Cole
Ruth Marsden
Willis C
Peace in Understanding Proverb Refers to Understanding and Peace
A compact scriptural proverb notes that a man of understanding holds peace. The saying emphasizes inner wisdom guiding calm. It frames peace as a result of discernment, aligning action with prudent thought.
Midwinter Furniture Styles Show Streamlined Modern Pieces
A late edition notes a TEA WAGON feature on midwinter furniture shows. It highlights streamlined designs and bold new uses of glass. Bert Roh leads examples with Creations and Ti to ward modern pieces, merging traditional furs finishes with contemporary lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Roh
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Cobblers
Daughitier
Performane
Walt Whitman
Camden
N. J
James Whitcomb Riley
Greenfield
Ind
Frances E. Willard
Evanston
Luther Burbank
Santa Rosa
Jane Addams
Chicago
Til
Stephen Collins
Oster
Bardstown
Ethelbert Nevin
Pittsupteh
Police
Cabiniés
Sheep Dog Hero
Tweed
Amiens
Etaples
France
Ralph B. Smithy
J. Wylie McCaffrey
Nautiai
Helland
Pricipal
Emily
Cross Ofurfolk
John Pinner
Foba
Nation
Kenneth. Richards
Pringfield
Mass
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