Whos News This Week Hints At Stage Careers And Studies
An item cites Ted Parton and others in Goldfield Nevada and New York stage circles. It notes a battle royal in a camp and mentions careers from Paul Green’s In Abraham’s Bosom to roles with the Carolina Playmakers. It also covers Dr Norman Jolliffe’s vitamin research and liquor questions in early 20th century science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Goldfield
Nev
Ted
Old Desert ‘Rat
Sin
Ile Royal
Tess
Aid Sin
Verre
Mr. Denny
New York
Paul Green
Abrahams Bosom
University of Carolin
Carolina Playmakers
Chapel Hill
Mnife
Gue
Hall of the Air
The
Denny
Maynard Fire Department Annual Report for 1940 Filed
The Maynard Fire Department annual report for the year ending December 1940 is submitted. It lists apparatus in service including pumping engine with booster tank, booster hose, aerial ladders, and extinguishing equipment, plus combination wagon and aerial ladder truck with extensive hose and gear.
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Maynard Fire Department
Mrs Edith B Law Succumbs After Acton Crash
Mrs Edith B Law 69 died at St John’s hospital Lowell from injuries after a Tuesday crash on Acton road Whelmsford. She was a passenger in a Cay driven by Miss Isabel Pierce of North Acton who was killed instantly. Law resided with Miss Pierce and funeral services were held at Seville and Kimball Chapel Arlington.
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Acton
Edith B. Law
Acton Road
Whelmsford
St. John’s Hospital
Lowell
Law
Cay
Isabel Pierce
Main Street
North Acton
Pierce
Seville
Acton P T A to Hear Agnes Forman on Child Welfare
Agnes Forman Acton P T A will address the meeting Monday evening February 3 at 8 in Acton High School. She will discuss efforts to prevent neglect and hardship among rural children and the role of state welfare services. West Concord Acton and West Acton Woman's Clubs will sing. a food drive for baskets is planned February 7 at the South School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Agnes F. Forman
Massachusetts Department of Fable Welfare
Miss Forman
Citeae Iatarestea
West
Concord
West Acton
John Moran
South
Dinner For Miss Hulls Troop At High Street
Miss Marion Hull leads a troop of 27 girls gathered for a dinner yesterday in the high street room. The event began with a 5 o'clock service and meal.
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Marion Hull
United in Marriage at St. Bridget's Maynard
Miss Josephine Scacciotti became the bride of Joseph Kuleisus at St. Bridget's rectory in Maynard with Rev. Thomas J. Croke officiating at 6:30 PM. Maid of honor Amelia Kulesus and best man Vincent Scacciotti attended. couple to reside at 11 Elm Court Maynard after a New York wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Josephine Scacciotti
Julia Scacciotti
Roosevelt Street
Joseph Kuleisus
Alec Kaleisus
Powdermill ‘Road
South Acton
Thomas J. Croke
Rt. Bridget's Parish
Amelia Kulesus
Vincent Scacciotti
Maynard High School
Acton High School
New York City
Elm Court
Maynard Birthday Ball Cancelled But Dimes Campaign Continues
Maynard drops the annual President's Birthday Ball for infantile paralysis due to notification errors and illness. Local citizens planned a committee but could not organize this year. Still, Maynard residents report strong March of Dimes support and donations have begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
National Fund
Acton Men's Club Hosts Ladies Night with News Reel Program
The Acton Men's Club held its annual Ladies Night at the Woman's Club with a film program showing news-gathering facilities of the International Associated Services. President W Barton Harvey led a moment of silent tribute to the late Walter F Hall. Resolutions were adopted and a memorial luncheon was served. The next meeting is scheduled for February 28 with a discussion on articles to be addressed and questions answered.
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Acton
International Associated Services
Barton Harvey
Walter F. Hall
Actee
Rev
Kyte
P Whsend
Robert J.bond
Harlap
Tuttle
DeMars Post Highlights Rifle Team Expertise at Bradford
Frank J. DeMars posts as an organizer for a rifle team near Bradford. Parker is noted as an expert with guns, reflecting skilled marksmen in the local grouping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. DeMars
Ongan
Bradford
Parker
Methodists In Maynard Hold Annual Quarter Conference
Maynard Massachusetts the annual meeting and quarterly conference of the Methodist Church was held at the church after a supper. Rev Jon L Cairns Worcester district presided and Rev Herbert Fulton reported on church progress. Plans include union services Lenten pulpit exchanges and reorganized youth and women groups. The church moves toward financial stability with a gas station project on Main Street and a lease agreement to raise funds. Officials listed include trustees stewards and various committee heads with Mrs Mary Fulton and Miss Bertha Carmichael guiding the reorganized church school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Methodist Church
Jon L. Cairns
Worcester
Herbert F. Fulton
Fulton
Bummer
Conting
Jess
Goades mi Pany
Unnion
Young Peoples Program
Epworth League
Women’s Society For Christian Service
Walter Denniston
Cairns
New Women's Society For Christian Service
Hollis G. Barlow
Hiram Parin
Harry E. Burnham
Frank Rowe
Walter R. Denniston
Frederick RR. Beane
Herbert J. Doel
Charles W. Shattuck
William Gates
Alton White
William. J. Hayward
Carrie Barlow
Albert J. Hodges
Agnes. Binks
Howard Wilson
Elizabeth Gates
R. E. Hooper
H. A. Richardson
William H. Johnson
Bertha. Whitney
Reginald
Howard Oeson
Mamie
tHhan Parkin
Albert B
Ia’ Butterworth
W.S. of Trustes
William Tse
Fragmentary line hints at Legion event winner
A partial OCR line suggests a Legion event with a winner noted, though details such as names, place, and exact event remain unreadable. Further readable context is needed to identify the specific prize, competitor, or date.
British School Relocates Entire Campus to Stow Massachusetts
The F. Matthias Alexander Trust Fund School of Kent England will move all operations to Stow Massachusetts. Headmistress Miss A. M. Goldie leads six arriving children as the school relocates to the Whitney Homestead gifted by the American Unitarian Association. The 129 acre property includes woodland pasture and two horses dating back to 1740. Cyrus Whitney’s will funded the donation, turning the home into a minister and layman guest house per donor wishes.
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Marlboro
England
United States
Stow
A. M. Goldie
F. Matthias Alexander
Massachusetts
American Unitarian Association
Beacon ‘Street
Boston
Whitney
Cyrus Whitney
Legionnaires Spot Planes At Maynard
Maynard legion observers from the Maynard-Frank J. DeMats Post worked four days on duty spotting enemy planes over Maynard. The fire department tower served as an observation post with Legion and volunteers on duty from morning until 11 at night. they paused on Friday due to a storm. Commander Benjamin Gruber praised the watchers and cooperation of police and fire departments, listing numerous volunteers and officers who served.
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Maynard
Frank J. DeMats
American Legion
Fire Department
Legion
Benjamin Gruber
Legionnaires
I Pe
C. Halstead
James and Albert Whalen
Angus Hanson
John Kapon
Roy Lambert
Ten Pin Bowling Standings in Concord Weekly League
In Concord the weekly Ten Pin Bowling League standings show the Tagalongs leading the Topsies. Dee tops scoring with 109 points while Miss Agnes Neville announced upcoming events for the league.
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Concord
Dee
Agnes’ Neville
Fire at Ores Whoring Causes Heavy Loss
Fire at Ores Whoring caused by defective chimney burned for two hours. Blaze caused heavy loss estimated at $2500. Local fire crews contained the flames but property sustained substantial damage.
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Meynard—Box
Local Draft Board Orders 20 for Service
The Maynard-Draft Board of District 54 composed of Acton Bedford Concord Maynard Lincoln Sudbury and Wayland orders twenty men for service under the Selective Act. First 22 on the list include 12 from Maynard and others from Concord Bedford Lincoln Sudbury Wayland Acton. Three appeals remain. if rejected these men join the call. Notifications for physical examinations expected this week. Names listed include Howard E Boeske Pino Ra kunen John Makneck y Pasquale Lalli Michael Lall Arno A Aho and others.
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Maynard
Acton
Bedford
Conco
Lincoln
Sudbury
Wayland
Selective Service
Concord
Howard E Boeske
Pino E. Ra‘kunen
John J. Maknecky
Pasquale Lalli
Michael Lall
Arno A. Aho
Charles A Silvio
Michael J. Christofono
Arthur ‘Goupfil
Charles B. Williams
Leo Fowler
Pat
Visuri
Bedford Port Priority Pushed by War Dept findings
State House reports aviation experts urge giving priority to Bedford as an auxiliary airport for Boston while a legislative committee studies Norwood as an alternative. General Brett confirms Bedford’s national defense importance, with Saltonstall proposing land purchase funds amid broader airport debates including Sudbury and Norwood.
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State House
Boston
War Department
Massachusetts
Bedford
Legislative Committee On Militay Affairs and Public Safety
Norwood
George ‘R
Rapf
Pittsfield
Brett
Army Air Corps
Sudbury
Tut
Ng Wee Department Ee
Mdeeronoh
War Department For Defense
Coughlin couple mark 47th anniversary in Maynard
Barthol omew Coughlin and his wife Mrs Coughlin of 53 Gummer Street observed the 47th anniversary of their marriage on Tuesday January 28. He is noted as Maynard’s first child born in 1871 and first on St Bridget's baptismal rolls. He served town in many roles from water commissioner to real estate and business ventures, and his son Edward Coughlin, former president of Maynard Country Club, has risen to an executive position in New Haven and may move to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayonand
Bartholomew Coughlin
Gummer Street
John A CroWe
Ana
St. Bridget’s
Mr. Coughlin
B. J
Maysard
Commonwealth
Marlboro
Williams
Main Street
James Mullin
O'Reilly
Coughlin
Timoce Brospahan
Maynard
St. Bermain’s Church of Concord
Michael McCall
St. Bernard’s
St. Bridgets
Conard
Crowe
John O’moore
Moner
Assabet
Moving Picture
Nelson ‘Street
Nason Street
Maynard Trust Comapany
Asgabet Institution For Savings
Inne Ti
de Eat
Telex
Phys
Ats de
St. Get’s Parish
Edward
May Country Club
Helenian
Marloro
Jere
Edward Coughlin
City Vic
New Haven
Connecicut
New York
Maynard widow Morris longtime Pioneer Passes
Mrs Annie Morris widow of William Morris and a pioneer resident of Maynard died at 9 Lincoln Street. Born in Lowick England 89 years ago she would have reached her birthday in May. Survived by son Jn Fred B. Morris of Hudson and daughter Mrs George Lawton of Maynard. Charter member of Mizpah Rebekah Lodge and oldest member of Union Congregational Church. Funeral at home Sunday afternoon followed by services at Fellowship Congregational Church and burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
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Maynard
Annie IM. ‘Moris
William Morris
Lincoln Street
Lowick
England
Fred B. Morris
Hadson
George — Lawton
Amily
Vance
Ashland
Nahi
Fowler
Peetinion Congregational
Brial
Glenwood Cerfetery
Maynard High Hosts Sad Mid Social Fundraiser
A sophomore student at Maynard High School plans a mid year social to raise funds for the school advisory treasurer. The event aims to support student activities and boost morale within the campus community.
Birth Notice for Asgleview Couple’s Daughter
Mr and Mrs Joseph Asgleview of Grant Street welcomed a baby daughter at the hospital last week. Both mother and child are reported doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Asgleview
Grant Street
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Ted Peatures
WIN Service
Britain
Norman Jolliffe
Inj
Jolliffe
New Yorker
Uni- E Jemeiy Medical College
American Association “Ieerican Associa ‘ Esavescement
Bellevue Hasps
New York University
Bn Management
Ala Public Interest
George T. Priest
J. B. Law
Agnes Forman Acton P.T.A
ST. Bridget's
Th Acton
Presidents
March of Dimes
Dford Party
Methodists IN Quarterly Conference
Methodist
Mass
William Naylor
Nee Warlton
D. C. Drechsler
Joseph A Foster
Calvin A. Morse
Peter Schulz
Leslis W. Sims
John W. Taylor
Weacue
Joseph Bulger
Wiilliam J
War Dept
Bartholomew J. Coughli
St. Bridget’s Parish
Annie M. Morris
Maynerd High School
Treasiré
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