Maynard News Notes Local People and Visits
Private Johnny Dunn returns to Camp Rucker after a week with parents aided by his brother James and Roger Howard. Elks leaders Foster and Hooper head to Chicago for the National Convention. Michael Tomys to attend as alternate at Hotel Statler July convention. Red Cross swimming classes enroll 65 at Lake Boone July 2 to 27 with Martha Seymour instructor. Stanley Yanichewski marks first wedding anniversary at Hampton Beach. Polish American Club Saturdays with features. Mary Hayward to Falmouth for weekend fishing Striped Bass. John Cocco and Walter France at Rutland Temperance Convention. Lt Raymond M Paul returns to Davis–Monsthan Army Base after two weeks at home. slated for foreign tour. Jerry and Gene Robinson visit from North Carolina. Frank Rogers and Dick Albert home from University of Arizona for summer. Stewart Kennedy returns to Camp Atterbury after 11 day furlough. Mr and Mrs Arthur Matson visit Maynard and New Hampshire. return via Michigan. Matsons’ Agnes Anderson of Maynard.
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Johnny Dunn
John Dunn
Percival Street
Camp Rucker
A.albania
James
Roger Howard
Raymond M. Paul
James J. Paul
Sudbury Street
Davi Monsthan
Air Base
Tucson
Rizona
Paul
Arizona
Seaman Recruit Richard son reports to Newport induction
David A. Richardson, Seaman Recruit in the U S N, son of J Richardson of 4 Forest Street, has reported to the Recruit Training Command at Newport Naval Training Station Rhode Island for an eleven week indoctrination course.
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Maynard
David A. Richardson
U.S.N
J. Richardson
Forest Street
Recruit Training Command
VA. S
Newport
R. I
July 4 Celebration at Maynard Park by American Legion
Frank J. Demars Post 235 of Maynard marks its 80th year by hosting the 4th of July celebration at John A Crowe Park from July 4 through July 7. The Legion and Auxiliary run the midway food concession with hot dogs and other dishes. Fireworks are set for 11 PM on July 4, wrestling will headline Friday night, and Saturday night features the Chevrolet prize drawing from 1951.
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Maynard
Frank J. Demars
American Legion
John A. Crowe
Legion
Auxiliary
Ksi
Isdé ‘Arid
Chevrolet
Maynard Men For Service On Jury
A local board lists numerous men from Maynard town as prepared for jury service. Names include Walter France, John French, Raymond Gandolfo, Timothy Hickey, Theodore Jones, Patrick Kane, and many others across the community.
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Ol Wien
Aye
Food Sale Saturday by Maynard Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a food sale on Saturday from 2 to 6 PM at Hawes Flower Shoppe on Nason Street. Committee chair Mary Primiatio leads Mabel Tobin Eva Evirs Georgeina Murphy Esther Smith Abel Sweeney Jean Schrieber and Leonard Tannonzzo.
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Maynard
American Legion Auxiliary
Hawes Flower «Shoppe
Nason Street
Mary Primiatio
Mabel Tobin
Eva Evirs
Georgeina Murphy
Esther Smith
Public Schools Close For Summer Vacation
Public schools closed last Wednesday marking the start of summer break. Officials urged students to enjoy a safe vacation and return in the fall.
Catherine Pendergast Preparing for Air Force Technical Training
Pvt. Catherine Pendergast, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pendergast of 3 Dartmouth Court, completes AF basic indoctrination at Lackland AFB Texas. The course prepares her for specialized work and technical training with a scientific aptitude evaluation guiding vocation, career path.
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Catherine Pendergast Maynard
Catherine Pendergast
Gordon Pendergast
Dartmouth Court
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Air Force
Air Force Technical Training
Shower party for Maynard-Miss Dumas sets date
Maynard and Miss Margaret E. Dumas celebrated a lingerie shower hosted at Hillside Street with blue and gold decor and pink and yellow snapdragons. Guests included Ann Sheridan and Mary Pizza among many relatives. The couple plans to wed Saturday June 30 at St. Bridget's Church with a reception at St. Casimir's.
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Maynard
Margaret E. Dumas
Anthony Joseph Pizza
Duke
Frank
Agnes) Rizzo
Michael Tomys
Alexander Perrazzo
Miss Dumas
Ann Sheridan
June Watts
Will ‘Am ‘Cahill
Salvatore Pizza
John Paul
Emile A. Dumas
Evelyne Carruthers Dumas
Réginald Clair
Sudbury
Raymond Dumas
Lauri Manning
Rose Knox
Connie Waldron
Mary Pizza
Charles Shay
Werner Machold
Alice Foley
Eino Nyholm
Helen Mark Ketola
Brooks Street
Evelyn Carryhers Dumas
Raymond ‘Dumas
St. Bridget’s Church
St. Casimir’s
Maynard Resident Elsa Heikkinen Dies at 85
Elsa K Heikkinen a long time Maynard resident died June 12 at Keto Rest Home Maynard She was born in Finland August 6 1865 and would have turned 86 in August Funeral was held June 17 in West Paris Maine Rev May Bloom officiated Mrs Keto spoke at the service Surviving children include Lempki Kohkonen West Paris John Quincy Wayne Maire Peter and George Maynard plus eight stepchildren and nine grandchildren The Heikkinen family had lived in Maynard before moving to West Paris Floral tributes honored the family’s loss The article also notes Nebraska fossil beds and glacial deposits indicating an ancient sea region
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Maynard
Elsa K. Heikkenén
Keto
Recital by Miss Hamlin Pupils at George Washington
Miss Ruby Hamlin directs a piano forte recital at George Washington auditorium with pupils including Roy Helander Elmer Salenius and William Sarvela. Pieces span classical and Romantic composers with multiple student performers and encores, ending with a patriotic U.S. Savings Bonds note.
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Maynard
Ruby M. Hamlin
George Washington Auditorium
Roy Helander
Oe Salenius
William Sarvela
Local Rebekah Lodge Members Visit Massachusetts Leader
Maynard Tréne Hekka la Mizpah Rebekah Lodge members accompanied Elea nor Jones Mary Edwards and Anita Hanson visited Sarah A. Wilkins the Junior Past President of the Rebekah Assembly of Mass in Quincy last Tuesday Eleanor Jones Abbie Tsner Eva Smith Irene Hekkala and Lydia Saari also visited the Pepperal Rebekah Lodge this week The next regular meeting will be held next Wednesday at Masonic hall.
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Maynard
Tréne Hekkala
Noble ‘Grand
Mizpah
Michael A. Pople Street Shipwrights On Duty
Michael A Pople Street scene notes a cargo ship workload with the USS Far East reported in service. The item highlights naval logistics and assigned crew duties aboard the vessel.
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Michael A. Poplestreet
Far East
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