News This Week highlights aviation leaders and feats
A weekly feature by Lemuel F. Parton profiles Rear Admiral John Towers and Major General Arnold among others. The piece recalls Towers as the sole survivor from the first aviation team and highlights his 1919 transatlantic NC4 flight, early naval aviation milestones, and bold demonstrations of air power.
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John
Towers
Aviaton
Ofce Davy
Arnold
Whief
Army Air Corps
Admiral Towers
Eee
Aviation
T.G. Ellyson
Chesapeake ‘Bay
Navy
Jofier
Romie
Glenn
Aeyeeaeaens
Alk Corps
Isbvichs Teasons
Assis Aviation
Washington
Currier
Ives
Cultivating Happiness Seren tae at no comme nive
Fragmentary line reads as a poetic note about cultivating happiness and a foundation for serenity. No clear person, place, or event is identifiable from the readable text.
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Ae —Coleridge
Maynard Memorial Day Exercises Draw Large Patriot Parade
Frank J DeMars Post American Legion and Maynard Post VFW led Thursday morning events with Frank Parks as marshal. The parade and cemetery services drew large crowds and featured memorial wreaths at Glenwood and St Bridget's. Clergy Rev O Brya n Rev Welch and Rev Fairbanks officiated the memorial mass at St Bridget's followed by Legion and VFW Auxiliary refreshments and a banquet at Masonic hall.
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Maynard
Frank J. DeMars Post
Américan Legion
Maynard Post Vfw
Frank Parks
Glenwood
St. ‘Bridget's
Frank J DeMars ‘Post
Wal ‘Goss
Maynard Set V
F. W
Angus Hanson
Legion
St. Bridget’s
D Hdward O'Bryan
B. David Welch
Sir Bridget’s
Albert Fairbanks
Plymouth
V. Tl. W
VFW
Indoor Exercises at St Casimir Parish Maynard May
Heavy rain forced St Casimir’s to hold the Mayday exercises indoors Friday evening. Miss Mary Siewicz, Children of Mary Sodality president, crowned the Blessed Virgin statue. Choir director Stan Teyae led a special program as Rev W F Maciaszek, pastor, conducted services.
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W. F. Maciaszeék
Local youths set to graduate from colleges this spring
Maynard A. reports several area youths among spring graduates. Louis Bachrach of 99 Acton Street and Robert Seder of 80 Acton Street will graduate from Harvard College. Ruth McKenna of Pumping Station Road earns a Boston University degree. Eleanor Flaherty of Martin Street completes Regis College. Hias Hiltunen of Main Street, and Edward O Donnell of Thompson Street, among others, graduate from Northeastern and Milligan College in Tennessee.
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Maynard
Louis Bachrach
Isaac Bachrach
Acton ‘Street
Robert Seder
Jacob Seder
Acton Street
Harvard College
Ruth McKenna
Henry ‘McKenna
Pumping Station Road
Boston
Eleanor Flaherty
Edward Flaherty
Matin Street
Regis College
Lias Hiltunen
Alma Hiltunen
Main ‘Street
Northeastern University
Edward O'Donnell
Maynard Finnish Congregational Church News Brief
The Finnish Congregational Church in Maynard announces mid week service Thursday evening led by Rev. George Koponen with reports from delegates to the Finnish Congregational Conference in Fitchburg. Children’s Day is observed next Sunday at 10 am, and a Finnish Benefit Concert with Vose Park venue is planned featuring conductor Tauno En. George Koponen and wife attended Gordon College Alumni reunion in Boston Tuesday.
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Maynard
George Koponen
Fitchburg
Sir John Launola
Leonard Kattiri
August Maki
Mr and Mrs Herbert Howard Host 36th Anniversary
A Monday evening gathering at the Howards’ home celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary. Friends and neighbors attended, sharing memories and well wishes for the couple.
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Herbert Howard
Memorial service marks Acton Grange meeting in Town Hall
An Acton Grange memorial service was held Tuesday in Town Hall with flowers on the Bible and a musical program by a quartet led by Mrs Flora Kilmartin. Clergy from West Acton Baptist and Center church spoke, as Grange members assisted. Members of nearby Granges competed in entertainment including a one act play and a minstrel show.
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Acton
Acton Grange
Town Hall
Flora Kilmartin
B A King
Waldo J Flint
Florence Dutkee
Hope C Holland
Mhur H Wilde
West
Acot Baptist?Church
Lynne P Townsend
the Center Church
the Grange
Seward
Spinney
Ayer, Arnigton
Shrewsbury Granges
Ayer Grange
Shrewsbury Grange
Arlington
Acton Center- Congregational Church
Eren G Bucklin
Rhode Island
State Grange
Concert for Relief of Finland at Vose Playground
A joint concert at Vose Playground on Sunday evening features the Maynard-Aid ensemble and visiting Finnish artists to benefit the Finnish Relief Fund. Tauno Hannikanen, conductor of Turku’s Symphony Orchestra, will guest lead the combined National Imatra Band. He returns to the U S tour as guest conductor of major national orchestras, promising a premier musical event with works by Finnish composers and selected pieces.
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Maynard
Vose
Tauno ‘Hannikanen
Turku
Finland
Imatra
Hannikanen
Surprise shower honors Miss Ann Fayton in Maynard
A mixed social shower for Miss Ann Fayton was hosted by Mrs. Edith Lowell at Great Road Wednesday evening. More than forty friends from Maynard, Sudbury, Stow, Acton and Concord attended a night of games, music, refreshments, and a mock marriage. Miss Fayton, to wed Lauri Eunelius later this month, received many gifts.
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Maynard
Ann Fayton
Louise France
Great Road
Edith Lowell
Suibury
Stow
Acton
Concord
Miss Fayton
Lauri Eunelius
Maynard Furniture Firm Closes After 28 Years
The American Supply Company announces the closing of its Maynard furniture business after 28 years. Mrs. Joseph Glickman expresses regret at leaving Maynard where she and her children were raised. She cites conditions as reason for moving the business to Cambridge. Mrs Glickman and her four sons ran a chain of successful stores led by Harold Glickman.
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Maynard
Nasan Street
Joseph Glickman
Cambridge
Glick
Harold Glickman
Representative Avery W Steele Seeks Re election in New 10th District
Representative Avery W Steele of Boxboro announced his candidacy for re election in the newly redistricted 10th Middlesex district. He will enter the Republican primaries this fall and notes the addition of Littleton to the district along with Hudson and Stow.
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Avery W Steele
Boxboro
Middlesex
Lof Dittleton
M Pa
Hudson
Ppaviiata
Box- Boro
Stow
Acton ARC Reaches Quota For Red Cross Relief
Acton arc relief drive reaches quota as Committes of the American Red Cross of Acton thank solicitors. Funds designated for Belgian refugee children with Mrs. Howard Billings and Miss Charlotte Tolman taking leading roles. West Acton and Boxboro chapters listed with contributing volunteers.
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Acton
American Red Cross
Howard Billings
South Acton
Belgium
Charlotte Tolman
George A. Rifford
Charles E. Vose
Barker
Hall
Mildred Fullinton
Charlotte
West Acton
Jeanette Rifford
Phyllis Webb
Florence Harriman
Olga Nelson
Lillian Briggs
Arlene Hayward
Boxboro
Arthur W. Nelson
John, MacNashara
Richard, Kimbatt
George Richardson
ARC Workers Doubling Push to Raise Sam Fund
Sudbury chapter of the Red Cross doubles target for the Emergency Fund, aiming to raise $800 quickly. Local workers mobilize efforts to exceed the original goal and support relief needs.
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ARC
Sam
Sudbury
Red Cross
The
Maynard-George Gutteridge Jr to Graduate From Columbus Law
Maynard-George Gutteridge Jr son of Town Treasurer and Mrs George Gutteridge 35 Brooks Street will receive his diploma from the Columbus Law School of Washington D C at the commencement exercises this Thursday He is a Meynard high school graduate with high academic standing and was active in athletics and social affairs He is currently employed in the Department of Justice at the federal Bureau of Investigations in Washington D C
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Maynard
George Gutteridge Jr
George Gutteridge
Brooks Street
Will
Columbus Law School
Washington, D. C
Gutterkige
Meynard High School
Department of Justice
Bureau of Investigating
Miss Sylvia Glickman Wins University of Michigan Scholarship
Miss Sylvia Glickman a Maynard High School graduate receives a scholarship to the University of Michigan. The award was presented amid ceremony activities, marking a notable step in her academic career.
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Sylvia. Glickman
Maynard High School
University, Michigan
Acton Garden Club Flower Show Set For June 15
The Acton Garden Club announces its annual Flower Show will be held Saturday June 15 from 2 to 9 p m at Acton Town Hall Acton Center Exhibits must be in place by 10 a m judging begins at 11 a m Entries must be grown by exhibitors with artistic arrangements allowed only in certain classes The program lists 11 to 17 arrangement classes with multiple volunteers handling entries and publicity The club led by Mrs William Rowitzer South Acton is featuring new arrangements and Hersimme flowers this year.
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Acton
Acton: Garden
Acton Town Hall
Acton Center
Frank May
Edward Bursaw
Jace Tuttle
Otis Reed
Harold Merriam
Elwin Hollowell
Spence Taylor
Stuart’ “Alvien
Martin Goodwin
Philip Vanderhoof
Everett Sargent
Howard Billings
Robert
Francie Wheuley
Groft
Ormal
F.tzempoms
Ernest Washburn
Webster Blanchard
Howpes
Roy
Robert Reid
Arthur Hall
Acton Garden Club
William Rowitzer
South Acton
Senior Prom Set for June 12 at Blanchard High
The senior prom will be held Wednesday evening June 12 in Blanchard auditorium. Lillian Briggs directed elaborate decorations with Charlotte Tolman managing invitations. Gladys Buttons chairs refreshments with Ran Weenen and James Callan as senior class president. Wiln's Orchestra provides music featuring a girl vocalist. A large crowd is expected as the class of 1940 bids farewell to school activities.
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Wiln
Thig High School
Weekly Whist Party Held by FW Auxiliary Priday
The FW Auxiliary Priday conducted another weekly whist event with prizes awarded to Mrs Tobin and several others. Prizes went to Mrs A Driscall, Mrs J Tobin, Mrs M McQuarrie, Mrs Kop Franklin, Mrs Yenery, Mrs Kelley, Mrs L Franklin, and G Thane.
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the. F
Augiliery
Tobin
A. ‘Driscall
J. Tobin
Mrs Sarah Worster Passes After Illness in Acton
Mrs Sarah Worster wife of George W Worster of River Street died Thursday at her home after weeks of illness. She had been a resident of South Acton for years and was known for cheerfulness and helping others. She leaves husband daughter Mrs Paul Bettinger of Plymouth two brothers Howard and Thomas Munroe and two sisters Mrs Lydia Robertson of Lansing Michigan and Miss Agnes Munroe of Andover. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm at the South Acton Congregational Church conducted by Rev Harry R Roberts. Burial followed in Haverhill.
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Acton
Sarah G “Worster
George W Worster
River Street
Fay
Worster
South Acton
Paul W. Bettinger
Plymouth
Howard
Thomas Munroe
Maynard High Graduation Set for June 20
Maynard high school will hold a three day graduation sequence starting June 19 with class night on June 19, graduation on June 20 and a senior reception June 21. Baron Hugo's orchestra will provide music for the reception. The senior outing is planned for June 12 with a trip to Provincetown. Junior high graduation is June 13. Grade schools close June 14.
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Maynard
Maynard High School
Baron Hugo
Provincetown
Reunion plans for Maynard High Class of 1915
Eight members of the Maynard High School class of 1915 will hold a 25th reunion at the home of Mrs. Victor Salloway on Concord Street Tuesday evening June 11. The group includes eight graduates with names linked to Wellesley Belmont Natick and West Concord, plus one member Claude Haire who died a few years after graduation. Some former teachers are invited to attend.
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Maynard ‘High School
Victor Salloway
Concord Street
Gertrude Hooper
Wellesley
Margare Hearn
West Concord
Grace Maley O’brien
Judge Wilson Improves After Illness At Rye Camp
District Court judge Maynard Howard A Wilson of Co Cord showed marked improvement at his Brooks Street home Maynard after an illness at a summer camp in Rye New Hampshire He was transported from Rye Maynard by ambulance last Saturday.
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Wilson
Maynard
Howard A. Wilson
Cocord
Rye
N.H
Brooks Street
Four generations attend Marlboro couple’s 48th anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harry Goodwin of Vine Street recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary with a family party. Four generations were present including Mrs William Wright, daughter of the couple.
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Marlboro
Harry Goodwin
Vine
William ‘Wright
Marlboro Strawberry Festival Aids Hurricane Repairs
The Unitarian Ladies Alliance held a parish hall event with Roll Call and a unique Exit roll titled Roll Those Stones Away. Nearly 600 dollars was raised to meet hurricane repair debts. Many parishioners enjoyed a supper served by Mrs W Th Herbert, Mrs H S Morse, Miss Grace Stevens, and Mrs F Child as Rev Herman F Lion led prayers.
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Marlboro
Unitarian Ladies Alliance
Sudbury D A R Chapter marks successful three year term
Sudbury guests attend D A R Wayland Unitarian Church celebration of a three year term. State Regent and National Registrar attended with charter members present. Invitations urged flag display during Flag Week and D A R Day events at Hillside school Marlboro and the old Frigate Constitution event.
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Sudbury
Wayland Unitarian
Wayside Inn
Ethel Lane Hersey
Frederick Glazier Smith
Lyman
A. Bowen
A. Bowen,Mrs. ‘Walter Allen, — Mrs. Irving Rue
Harry A. Barlow
Chéptery
Imest
Placssa
D.A.R
Constitution
Navy Yard
D.aur
Hillside School
Marlboro
Sarah E. Pratt
A. D. ‘Wellington
Frank W Morse
William Greenlaw
Dean “Winthrop
Gladys Shirley
Neednam
Gladys Robinson
H. Gholke
Lucius Bent
Emily F
Willis
Emily
M Thompson
Sarah
Pratt
Field
George M. Moore
Howard Brown
Marlborough
Sted
William H. Bisbee
Brookline
Americas amid cooperation in powder mills program
Maynard reports suggest the Americas Chemical Co known for 4j Powder mills may cooperate in a program for battery protection in the western hemisphere. Locals have not confirmed details but officials say signals from the government could prompt production and new construction with a carpenters’ crew aiding engineers and office space provision.
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Maynard
Americas
Amid and Chemical
Obituary Notices Aide Jennie Maynard
Jennie Maynard of Douglas Avenue died at age 20. Daughter of Mrs Joseph Maynard, she lived in Concord. Funeral arrangements include a requiem mass at St Church and burial in the parish cemetery.
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Maynard
Jennie
Joseph
Douglas Avenue
Heat Grant Permit At Sudbury Meeting Official
A Board of Appeals meeting in the selectmen's rooms Friday held public hearings on poultry permits for Newton M. Benton Lawrence Bowery Pedro A. Silva and others. The panel granted or refused applications after discussion and ordered further investigation where needed.
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Sudbury
Board ‘of Appeals
Lectmen’s
Newton
Portia Law School Notice in Bedford Street Detail
A damaged fragment mentions Madeline Ginest er and Mr and Mrs Gilcock on Bedford Street related to Portia Law School. The text is incomplete but indicates a local notice or listing tied to an educational institution in Bedford.
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Pinkiss
Madeline
Ginester
Aid
Gilcock ‘Street
Bedford
Portia
Law
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