Local servicemen and community notices headline
Sergeant James Fave on furlough from Air Corps home at Sarano da Florida visits relatives. Mrs Marshall left Cleveland with her son Leslie. Firefighters announce fund drive viewing. awards include a $50 War Bond to Mr Swaka and a $25 War Bond to Ed Tremont. Graduation for Maynard High class of 1944 set for June 18 at George a auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fave
Air Corps
Firemen’s Relief Association
Swaka
Spring Ne
Tremont
O Ie
Maynard High Pol
George A On
Moynihan Junior Promoted as Corporal at Yuma
Pvt Walter V Moynihan Jr of Maynard Massachusetts was promoted to corporal after completing the airmen gunnery course at Yuma Army Air Field. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Moynihan Jr of 53 McKinley Street Maynard. Moynihan attended Maynard High School and later studied at the RaPators Mechanics in Falls South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiard
Walter V
Johnny Moynihan Jr
McKinley Eet
Maynard
Massachusetts
Yuma
Rapators
Ux Falls
South Dakota
Maynard High
Army Corporal promoted to Sergeant in England report
The promotion of Arne V. Luoma from Corporal to Sergeant was announced in England by the AAS Commanding General. Sgt. Luoma is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arne H. Luoma of 30 Powder Mill Road. Joseph Kavanaugh, Democratic candidate for Representative from the 10th Middlesex District, addressed the Polish Mutual Aid Society meeting on Sunday afternoon, urging a needy legislature for servicemen. Seaman Steve Miewski of the U S Navy is enjoying furlough with his parents on Sudbury Street. Sixty dogs were inoculated against rabies at the final free dog clinic conducted by the Board of Health in the Town Building on Saturday. Dr. Gerald O Malley of Clinton led the effort assisted by Josiah Herrick, local inspector of animals. Ketola received a farewell testimonial at the Old Mers restaurant Thursday evening as he entered active U S Navy service, with gifts presented. A clothing drive for Italian Relief has begun in town in a nationwide campaign. Donors may leave usable clothes in the vacant store in the K of C building on Nason Street. Frank Finnochi chairs the local committee. The store hours are 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 4 p m. The summer Mass schedule starts at St Casimir's Church this Sunday at eight and ten a m. Private and Mrs Frank Raymond are congratulated on the birth of a baby daughter last Wednesday, May 1 at Fort Devens station hospital. Mrs Raymond was Frieda Heintz of Racine Wisconsin. Private Raymond, stationed at Camp Campbell Kentucky, is the son of Mrs Olive Helenius of West Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arne V. Luoma
England
AAS
Ighta Fighter Command
Sgt.uoma
Arne H. Luoma
Powder Mill Road
Board of Health
Gerald O'Malley
Clinton
Josiah. Herrick
Nason Street
Frank Finnochi
Frank Raymond
Captain Sawyer Returns to Post After Visit Home
Captain Reginald Sawyer former athletic director visited several of his May era friends before returning to his station somewhere in the south. He was at home at ten o clock with his father who aided at Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Sawyer
Hudson
South
Molone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Foot Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Emerald Oil as a powerful remedy for tender, aching, inflamed feet and promises a money back guarantee if it does not end pain and odor. It claims rapid comfort and freedom from corn and callous troubles, with Johnson Pharmacy, Inc. selling many bottles annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molone
Moone
Johnson Pharmacy, Inc
Communion at St Bridget’s Sodality Observance
Next Sunday St Bridget’s Sodality members will receive communion in a body at 8 30 Mass. A communion breakfast follows at the Knights of Columbus hall. Speakers include Rev John J Reed S J dean of Holy Cross College Worces ey Mrs Charles Sulkala Jr of Brookline and Rev George A Koponen gave the devotional address over WEIM Pitch burg. Gertrude Saisa was the soloist with piano accompaniment by Mrs George Koponen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bridget’s Sodality
Knights of Columbus
John J. Reed
S. J
Holy Cross College of
Worcesey
George A. Koponen
Weim
Pitchburg
Midsummer Festival Planned for June 24 and 25
The Co operative Centennial celebration and midsummer festival will be held at Vose Picnic Grounds, Maynard, on June 24 and 25. The event features Shep Wolan’s Orchestra for the June 24 evening dance, an all day program on June 25 with foot races, a catered dinner, prominent speakers, music, and recreational activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Vose
Stamp for Sugar No. 37 incorrect at Maynard
Local Rationing Board reminds applicants for sugar for canning to attach Sugar Stamp No. 37 Spare Stamp instead of No. 37 Sugar Stamp. Those using the wrong stamp are missing the chance to buy sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Card of Thanks for Ruth I Wilson
I thank my many friends and neighbors for their expressions of sympathy during my recent bereavement. Signed Ruth I Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth I. Wilson
Supervisors Named for Victory Gardens Across Town
William V. Hangon reports Victory Gardens appoints supervisors at multiple locations. Names include Arthur Sullivan Summer Hill road Randall road Herbert Usher Ralph Smith Oliver Trees Guyer Fowler Eaton Tobin Albert Batley Concord street Coon Floyer Maple street Pearly Colter Underwood Heard Bachrach Parmenter Brown street Hartford Read lot Jensen Sewall Hylander Caruth Pleasant Crickett Field Fodedy Assabet Mill Grounds Thompson Pendergast Veracker Boeske Koponen Marlboro street Jameson Dawson North street. Two to forty workers are aiding the effort as season grows and gardens are set to become a notable wartime display. James Coughlin confirms permission to plow the grounds with funding available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
William V. Hangon
Victory Gardens
Arthur Sullivan
Summer Hill Road
Townsen
Randall Road
Herbert Usher
Ralph Smith
Oliver Trees
Guyer Fowler
Brook
Eaton Tobin
Albert Batley
Concord
Coon
William Floyer
Maple Street
Miss Pearly
William Colter
Underwood
George Heard
Concord Street
Bachrach
Acton Street
Joseph Bachrach
Louis Parmenter
Brown Street
Howard Hartford
Powder Mill
Read
Pete Jensen
Roy Sewall
Paul Hylander
Ray Caruth
Pleasant Street
Crickett
David Fodey
Assabet Mill Grounds
Thompson Street
Mr. Pendergast
Good Conduct Medal Awarded to S. Sgt. Reynolds
S. Sgt. William H. Reynolds was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for fidelity and faithful performance of duty. He serves as an intelligence non commissioned officer in a fighter squadron at Col Avelin Tacon's ETO Mustang base and was presented the award by Lt Col John B. Murray. Reynolds previously headed the English department at a local high school from 1935 to 1942 and taught English at Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
William H. Reynolds
Joel W. Reynolds
Marblehead
Mass
Sgt. Reynolds
Col Avelin Tacon
John B. Murray
Reynold
Carnegie Tech
Pittsburgh
Sawutz Graduates At Bordentown Military Institute
Bordentown New Jersey graduation celebrates George Sawutz son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Sawutz 23 Waltham Street Maynard who earned a diploma for completing the college prep course Sawutz led the class ovation delivered remarks on the Skirmisher cadet publication and coached the junior football team during a strong season
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordentown
N. J
Bordentown Military Institute
Academy
George Sawutz
Jacob Sawutz
Waltham Street
Maynard
Sawutz
Cadet Publica
the Skirmisher
Nso
Clothing Drive For War Relief In Italian Suffering
A week long clothing drive to aid Italy’s war relief operates at the Knights of Columbus store on Nason Street and the Italian Social Club on Waltham Street. Open evenings until 9 p m, with collection hours 10 to 12 and 2 to 6 p m daily through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meynard
Italy
Knights of Columbus
Nason Street
Italian Social Club
Waltham, Street
Nason
Waltham Streets
Marlboro High Clinches Midlands Title with 16-1 Win
Marlboro High School overwhelmed Maynard 16-1 at Crowe Park to capture the Midlands League championship. Pitcher Wally Brennan struck out seven for the visitors as Marlboro’s defense exploited errors and boots by the locals. Babe Kane, debuting as coach, built a pennant winner centered on Brennan Giorgi Grout May and strong supporting hitters. Al Rogers led Maynard in a losing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Marlboro
Crowe Park
Wally Brennan
Bernard
Babe” Kane
Babe Kane
Ave
Rage
Celub
Brennan
Grout
May
Giorgi
al Rogers
Local No 140 to Hear Report of Negotiation
Textile Workers' Union of America Local No 140 will hold a Sunday meeting at 2 o clock in the Odd Fellows hall on Nason Street. The advisory committee reports from New York on contract talks with the American Woolen Company. Guest speaker P Eugene Casey Milford resident and former State Senator and congressional candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Textile Workers’ Union of America
Odd Fellows Building
P. Eugene Casey
Congress
Casey
Milford
Miss Agnes Grudinski Joins WAVES in Boston
Miss Agnes M Grudinski of 6 2 Sudbury Court is sworn into the WAVES at Boston and will report for active duty soon. Corp Alfred Poyser on a 21 day furlough at 5 8 Waltham Street has been stationed in Alaska. The note ends with a Channing quotation about echo and truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes M. Grudinski
Sudbury Court
Boston
Maynard Church Service June 11 1944 Evening Events
Maynard church activities include a June 11 service at 10 o clock with organ preludes processional hymns and readings. Baptisms take place for Ralph Wadson and George Kopp children. numerous church school activities, choir items and presentations featured. Fraternal league and class meetings listed for that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seer
Hiphged Spence
Ralph Ba Wad
Dexter Kelley
Parker Street
George William
John Kopp
Naylor Court
Janet Ruth
Robert Arry
Bath
Tintouas
Cevege Eise
Sive Bryden
Matthewman
Jobus
Barbara Manchester
Maynard Lutheran Church Service Schedule
A. H. Niskanen, pastor, announces Finnish services Saturday evening at 8:00. No service Sunday due to the pastor attending the Synod convention in Detroit. Choir practice scheduled for Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Niskanen
The
Synod
Detroit
Michigan
Finnish Congregational Church Events Outlined
Rev George A Koponen leads mid week service at 7 30 p m followed by a social hour and coffee table hosted by Rev and Mrs Koponen. Sunday services at 10 a m include all Sunday school children and parents. Choir rehearsal June 14 in vestry. Prayer services held on invasion day at 10 30 a m and 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George. A. Koponen
George A. Koponen
Methodist Church Children’s Concert Planned for Sunday
The Methodist Church will present a Children’s Concert on Sunday June 11 at 11 46 am. The program directed by Beverly Fulton features Recitations Welcome A Prayer At Gods House A Good Beginning Solo and various readings by Beginners Primary and Junior departments with participants Ann Savikoski Janet Marsden Peter Wilson Ronnie Alving Richard Tucker Joanna Eyumpus Joanne Tucker and Patricia Moister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Fulton
Beverly Fulton
Ann Savikoski
Janet
Marsden
God’s House
Peter, Wilson
RoNnie Alving
Richard, Tucker
Joanna
Eyumpus
Jesus
Joanne Tucker
Ae Daily Bean Nine Wood
Patricia Moister
A Lovely Story Presented By Graduating Class
Recitation by members of the graduating class and presentation of Bibles. John Korsman Delbert Alving Patricia Meister Carol Whitney Joanne Tucker participate in the ceremony led by Carol Whitney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Alexanian
Jeanne Jokasurri
Robert Allen
Carol Kopp
Olen Bacon
Russell Aie Enie
Wi Lois
Bain
Larry, McKenzie
William Crosby
Roger Murray
A Cutty
Fay Saarela
Georgia Hatch
Alda Tower
Freddy Johnson
Roger Weaving
Fred Wilder
Albert Carlson Jr
David Merrick
Fred Sivonen
Carol Whitney
Delbert Alving
John Korsman
Patricia Meister
Joanne Tucker
Registrars List for Town Primary Registration
The Board of Registrars posts sessions at the Town Clerk's office with dates June 8 3 to 5 pm June 13 10 am to 12 noon June 19 10 am to 12 noon and 3 to 5 pm June 21 3 30 to 8 pm Voters should register to have names on qualified list for state primary. Members listed: John C Brayden Robert G Jackson Michael J Nee Frank B Sanderson.
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John C. Brayden
Robert G. Jackson
Frank B. Sanderson
Local 140 WTU Delegates Attend New York Conference
Pere Local U and officers led by Everett Sarvela and Barney Bandalayich attended a conference on contract discussions with the American Woolen Co. in New York. Delegates from local 140 including Mary Flannery Cecilia O'Toole Annie White R Frank Pugh Veronica Trebendis and Gladys Mikijaniec represented the Local 140 WTU at the Political Action Committee meeting at the Hotel Bradford on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Everett Sarvela
Barney Bandalayich
Elmer R.mattson
John Robble
ASC
American ‘Woolen Co
New York City
Mary Flannery
Cecila, O'Toole
Annie L. White
R. Frank, Pugh
Veronica Trebendis
Gladys Mikijaniec
Promotion of Sergeant Kenfield in South Pacific
W A Kenfield of Maynard is promoted from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant in the 13th AAF in the South Pacific. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Glen E Kenfield of Roe Avenue Maynard. The announcement notes his service aboard a 13th AP ship and lists dates from 1943 to 1945.
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13Th. Aaf
South Pacific
Throp
A. Kenfield
Glen E. Kenfeld
Roe Avenue
Maynard
A. 13Th Aap Streert
Kenfield
Mg Reese
Pupils Ride Jeeps in War Savings Drive at Maynard Calvin School
Students at Maynard and Calvin schools toured a jeep and motorized equipment provided by the Army and War Savings stamps program. Principal Grace reports steady funds with total school raising over 12 thousand in stamps and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Calvin ¢ School
A Tion
Army
Coolidgé
Grace
Roosevelt
Fantha
Frank
A. Aea
Aioe
Soldier's Appetite Amid War Efforts Notably Weaker Than Average
A concise wartime report notes a soldier's appetite or energy levels remain about two percent below the civilian average, reflecting modest physical strain while in service.
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Viper Marshall
Has
Heer
Cleve
Leslie
Johr
Bakun
Mississippi
Massachu General Hospital
James Fava
Vu. S
Drew Field
Mr. and
ES Yy
Ward S. Johnston
H. Malin
Massu Hospital
Gmaynard
Maynard Box
Julius Gilder
OWN
Board Selectmen
Selectmen
Town House
Joseph P. Dineen
William J. Bain
William Stockwell
Joseph Kavanaugh
10Th
Middlesex
Polish Mutual Aid Society
Steve Miewski
U. S. Navy
Sudbury Street
Ketola
St. Casimir’s Church
Tel
Wali Nasween
Charles Sulkala,Jr
Brookline
Mrs
Charles Sulkala
Fairfield Street
Atari Cae A
Peeee
Brad
Sporting Goods
Nason St
Masa
Sheridan
Uly
Padua Society
St Bridget’s
St. Anthony Society
St. Bridges Dramatic Club
Parker Street Hall
Waysite Inn
Sudbury
Alfred Carey, Jr
United States Navy
Algiers
S. Sgt. Reynolds
Modera
Aton Garage
K. of Cc
Penny Sales
James Farrell
Frank Sheridan
Leo Mullin
John Hannon
William O'Brien
Tom Duggan
Henry Hanson
Joseph, Boothroyd
John Novick
William Smith
Joseph Cleary
Ralph Sheridan
Sullivan
K. of C
Marlboro, HS
Channing
Eise Church
Lord Jesus
Oe Eens Church
William Bain Jr
Pauline, Boeske
Harold Brown
Jane Dockerty
Arlene Erikson
Bryden Matthewman
Audrey, Olsen
Linda Saarela
Margaret ‘Whitney
May Whitney
Clyde
Merrick Organ Postlude
Men’s.Fraternal League
Philathea
Gerald Cowen
Orchard Terrace
Lutheran Church
Johnson
Colgate
TOOTH
God
John
Korsman
Gordon’ Nelson
Helen, Whitney
Registrars List
Pere
W. A. Kenfield
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