Finnish Connections Highlight Local News Snippets
The clipping lists names and small notices from the Koski, Koponen, and Kujala families in Maynard and nearby towns. It mentions visits to Rev George Koponen, a Cape Cod vacation, relatives in Westfield and Rockport, and a Finnish Congregational church meeting with solo performances. It also notes education, work, and a fishing report from William Brindley and several residents traveling or vacationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Simpson, Jr
Westfield
N. d
Gustaf. Tyback
Maynard
Sandwich
Cape Cod
Cape
Serge
Lieut. Simpson
Visit notes and family ties across towns and states
Fragmentary report mentions Joseph Smaha, Harri feet, Mrs Herland Larkin of Southbridge hosting a visit related to a father’s sum. It notes a visit with relatives in New Jersey and references individuals including George Holmes, Joseph Donahue, Walter Donahue, and Cape location hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herland Larkin
Southbridge
Maynard-Sergeant Erick W Johnson Bronze Star Citation
Sergeant Erick W Johnson of 2 Elmwood Street earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service with the 65th Division in Gen Patton’s Third Army. As traffic section leader he planned sub divisions, patrolled sectors, supervised traffic posts, and maintained motor patrols to facilitate rapid movement of the division. His sister Mrs Andy McCormick lives at 7411 Avenue North Bergen New Jersey.
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Maynard
Erick W. Johnsen
Elmwood
Ewardei
Marc
Johoe Oe
Johnson
65Th
Patton
Third Army
Central and
Andy ieCormick
And.avenue
North Bergen
New Jersey
Appreciation for Stanley Simonds Burial
On behalf of the members of ard Post No. 1812 W.F.W. I extend appreciation to all who so kindly aided in the burial of our late Comrade Stanley Simonds. Wm. F. Baron, Commander.
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Ard
Maynard Garden Club Meeting At Powder Mill Road
The Maynard Garden Club met at Mrs. Case's home on Powder Mill Road for a business session chaired by Ms. Case. Members discussed plays and service to hospitals with Mrs. Stone organizing visits and flower arrangements by the bedsides. Mrs. Howard Case hosted a tour of her garden and many Maynard residents plan to attend meetings on the second and fourth Fridays before 6 30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Powder Mill Road
Eachoon
Frank May
Eta Street
5th Company Drill at Acton and Town Hall Map
The 5th Company in drill at Acton Maynard on Monday night July 9th held at the Town Hall. The company provided policing and patroling aid to civil authorities under Set Whit ney. After refreshments they were dismissed with attendance described as fair but improvable.
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Maynard
Hall
Acton
Set. Whitney
5Th
de Aetanvee
Can O'Connor
Registration and first grade eligibility for six-year-olds
The Office of Superintendent of Schools announces eligibility for entering first grade in September 1945 for children who will be six years old by January 5 1946. Parents of under age children will receive appointment notices by mail and exams for the under age group will be held at the State Dental School starting August 5 1945 with appointments to be requested by telephone or mail by August 20 1945.
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Sgcom
Seoul
Intendent of
Roose
Tatanion le
Pantech
Uespiritmient
Dumas Receives Overseas Commission After Rapid Training
Emile A. Dumas Jr has been commissioned overseas after attending Candidate School at Fontainebleau France. He completed 13 weeks of training in eight weeks, earning the rank of lieutenant.
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Bette
Maynard
Emile A. Dumes, Jr
Hesiento
Fontainebleau
France
Dumas
McCook Promoted in Naval Reserve to Warrant Officer
James McCook, a pharmacist mate first class now promoted to Warrant Officer in the Hospital Corps, has returned from 31 months overseas in the South Pacific and Philippine theater aboard the USS O’Bannon. He is commended by Admiral Halsey for duty and care of injured survivors. He serves at the District Medical Office Headquarters First Naval District Boston and resides in Maynard with his wife Mary and their daughter.
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USNR
Thnibeen Street
Maynard
Lincoln
Marlboro
Joseph J. McCook
Mary Quinn
McCook
Uss. O'Bannon
William F. Halsey
Echibromrome Eae
Navy
McEnelly
District Medical Ofice
First Naval District
Boston
Thomipson Street
Maynach
U S Faces Food Shortage Across Nations In 1945
A AP survey shows the United States may face tighter supplies with meat fats and sugar dwindling while some nations abroad have better access. Germany and Western Europe risk famine next winter as Allied victory nears, and Americans may shift to grain based diets despite overall adequate calorie levels.
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Japan
Eeett
Cassatar
America
Associated Press
Federal Agriculture
Far West
Germany
Balkans
Holland
Norway
Finland
Italy
Spain
Egypt
Denmark
Sweden
Canada
South America
England
United States
Agriculture Department
Europe
House
Fred M. Vinson
American Meat Institute
OPA
Framingham Police Chief Wins Narrow District Seat
Framingham Police Chief Kiam W. Holbrook defeated Public Works Commissioner Charles E. Adams by 33 votes to win the 8th Middlesex District seat filling a vacancy from Carl A. Sheridan resigning from the Governor's Council. Adams may seek a recount.
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Framingham
Kiam W. Holbrook
Middlesex
Charles E. Adams
Hol‘brook
Adams
Tegan A. Wood
Spain prison camp inquiry by foreign correspondents
Nine foreign newspaper men conducted an investigation at Nanclares del la Oca prison camp in Spain after Interior Minister Blas Perez denied an Associated Press dispatch on camp conditions. Correspondents found no proof of mistreatment deaths and reported no results to confirm such claims.
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Madrid
Spain
Nanclares del la Oca
Ministry of Interior
Blas Perez
Associated Press
Pris
Eee
Canadian Veterans Face US Induction Risk
Defense headquarters states discharged Canadian army personnel who establish residence in the United States become liable to induction in the United States. Officials note Canadians with bombs in the United States or those in the United States may be subject to U S military service after discharge.
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Ottawa
Gnt
Defense Headquarters
United States
Cemadian Army
Turned Up in Germany Mystery Wires Report
In Altenburg Germany a fragmentary report mentions wires and a possible incident. The readable text highlights unclear references to auditory equipment and a location in Altenburg with no clear outcome or date. Further details are not provided in the accessible text.
Maynard Man Off Kyushu Aboard Carrier in Pacific
A Maynard man aboard a U S carrier off Kyushu with family at 54 McKinley Street learns how the Pacific has been transformed into art. Belated anti aircraft fire greets this barrier's planes as they strike a key Japanese naval air station in southern Kyushu.
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Maynard
Albert G. Alexenian
Kyushuan
McKinley Street
Navy
Karoya
Kyushu
Rad
Pisa
Mas
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Ul. Koski
John Koski
Wiizdbeth Kokkinen
George Koponen
Koponen
Walter Guach
Raines
Armas Kujala
Ene Pee
Warren
Hig
Rela
Reading State Sanisé
William
Brindiey
Mill Street
Miss Mildred
Mark
Mrs
Frank Mark
Sohoo! Street
End
Charlotte Lehto
Annis
John Trerich
His
Dutiex
Laokon
William T Pranceton
Ainthrop
Wain Freeman
Arthur
New Jolletioe
Adele Friguletti
New Hampshire
Joseph Smaha
Jones
George Holmes
Joseph Donahue Walter Donahue Verg
Om the
Purtough
Carden
Rose Beauty Shop
Rose’ Kelly
St. Next To Paul's Bakery
Guy
Wook
KKRKK
James McOok
Naval Reserve
U.S
Holbrook
Sudbury
Sampson
U. S
Sampsont
Ae Pace
Cosas
Cady Building
Nagon
Manrard-Trl
Warne Veter
Altenburg
Gypey Creo
Perso In
Paris
Cologne
Wi Quinn
Ie Bronx
N.Y
Ernest ¥ Schied
Waltham Street
Tel
Purina
Waterers
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