Local Notes Milestones and engagements in Maynard area
Prosper earns a promotion to Industrial Instructor fireman at the Massachusetts Reform School in West Concord. Seaman 2c John Kulik visits his parents after returning from a trip. George Ryan, son of Mr and Mrs ward Ryan, named sergeant in ski troops at Hale Cole and alumnus of Maynard High as an all around athlete. Miss Anna Christine Ison engaged to Private lip A Raker US Army stationed at Fort Meade MD. Rev George Koponen hosts Ministers Association supper. next Military Whist party set for Masonic Hall under Easter Star auspices.
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George ‘Ryan
Ward Ryan
Hale
Cole
Et Meynard High
Maynard
M. Swan
Anna Christine Ison
Lip “A. Raker
U. 8 S. Army
Raker
Brookline
Ft. Meade
Maryland
Recount Fails to Alter Town Committee Result
The Town Hall recount requested by Joseph ie did not change the official outcome. Byrne’s vote stayed 694 while Weakla maintained his lead in the council race. The School Committee was reorganized with Patrick McGrath as chairman and Hannon as secretary. James J. Led steps down from the chair position.
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Eh Comittee
Josephie
Byrne
Weakla
Iim
Armand
Patrick McGrath
Iin
Hannon
UN McGrath
James J. Led
Birthday Party Held for Young Honoree at 252 Great Road
An afternoon party celebrated a girl's 12th birthday with tea and fruit punch as centerpiece. Guests included Dianne Stalker Ann Thompson Peggy Oates Jean Topper Lee Downey Arlene Erick Gertrude Parker and others. Games and dancing entertained the young attendees and refreshments were served.
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Great Road
Dianne
Y Stalker
Ann Thompson
Ther Koponen
Peggy Oates
Whara Wilson
Jean
Topper
Lee. Downey
Arlene Erickn
Gertrude Parker
Maynard Tolvio Renno Aho Visited by George Raft
Pfc Tolvio Renno Aho son of Antti Aho 22 Marlboro Street, injured in the war and convalescing at a U.S. Army hospital in England was recently visited by screen actor George Raft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Pfc
Tolvio Renno Aho
Antti Aho
Marlbor F “Street
U.S. Army Hospital
England
George Raft
Kiwi nickname linked to Zealang wingless bird lore
A historical note explains a nonflying officer being called a Kiwi after the Zealang wingless bird. The term appears tied to ancient aviation lore and local nickname usage, reflecting cultural language about air service roles.
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Zealang
Maynard Red Cross War Fund Drive Seeks Progress
The Maynard Red Cross War Fund drive reports rapid progress with $1426 raised so far. Major contributions include $615 from the American Woolen Company and $108 from M. A. B. U. Storage Point. The town quota is $5900 and drive organizers warn the campaign is far from reaching it as it heads into the second half. Special efforts are planned to push Maynard over the top in support of the war effort.
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Maynard
Red Cross
Maynard. I
Missing Edmond Crotty Report Reaches Family
Maynard Edmond Crotty son of Mrs Michael Crotty of Burnside Street has been reported missing in the Italian campaign. The family received word of the disappearance early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard — Edmond, Crotty
Michael Crotty
Burnside Street
Brescia in Good Health
Rumor in town that Joseph J Brescia was wounded or missing in action is denied. His father Michael Brescia received a letter this week confirming he is in perfect health.
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Maynard
Joseph J. Brescia
Michael
Maynard Churches Rev Halsey Andrews Lent Schedule
St George's Parish offers Weekday services during Lent with Holy Communion at 10 30 a m and Evening Prayer at 7 30 p m on Thursdays. Reverend Halsey Andrews serves as pastor.
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ST. George's Parish
Halsey “Andrews
Union Congregational Church Maynard Mass Services for March 19
Union Congregational Church in Maynard Mass lists Sunday activities including Church School at 9 30 led by Miss Dawson and the pastor's study class at 9 30 Beginners Nursery and Primary at 10 45 with morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev Norman C MacLean and choir under Harold Merriam with Charlotte Sivonen organist Junior Endeavor at 3 Intermediate at 4 Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 with Jean Tucker speaking Growth and Sharing The midweek Lenten service on March 22 at 7 30 features Rev Arthayer R Sanborn of Woonsocket R I as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union. Congregation Church
Maynard
Mass
Norman
C. MacLean
Harold Merriam
Charlotte Sivonen
Christian Endeavor Society
Margaret Crowe
Pilgrim. Fellowship
Jean Tucker
Arthayer R. Sanborn
First Baptist Church of
Woonsbcket, R. 1
Maynard Lutheran Church Event Schedule
The Maynard Lutheran Church announces events led by A H Niskanen with Rev Karl G Wilkman speaking in Finnish and English on March 18 and 19. A Red Cross Benefit is planned for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, and Lenten services continue March 21 with Finnish and English worship. Choir practice is set for March 23.
Maynard Golf Club Reopens Efforts to Rebuild
Maynard Golf Club members met to plan reopening for the year and to raise funds to pay debts. They will send letters to former members now in the armed services urging support and promising play upon return. Attendance has fallen from 300 to 30, threatening the club’s continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Golf Club
Golf Club
Maynard Fred H Hansen Dies at 54 in Gardner Hospital
Maynard Fred H Hansen died Sunday in a Gardner hospital at age 54. Formerly employed by the American Woolen Company as a percher he was a son of Mrs Mary Li Hansen who died recently. Surviving is his sister Miss Annie K Hansen of 32 Pumping Station Road. Funeral services were held at Fowler Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev Halsey I Andrews of St George's Episcopal Church officiating. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery.
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Maynard
Fred. H. Hansen
Gardner
American Woolen Company
Mary ‘Li, Hansen
Annie K. Hansen
Pumping Station Road
Glenwood Cemetery
Lent sermons and District Conference at Worcester church
The next Lent sermon series will be given by the Pastor of the Methodist Church in Maynard Massachusetts on Sunday morning at 10 45 with a topic Carphas the religious fraud A special music program will accompany service The Church School meets at 9 80 am with Junior Church The Youth Fellowship gathers after service at noon The discussion topic is Aids to a chorce in life A District Conference will be held at Worcester Wesley Church on Tuesday at 10 30 am March 2st An afternoon session at 2 pm will complete the day A delegation from our Church is expected The Membership Classes continue at the Parsonage at 4 00 9 m and 5 00 p m on Wednesday to prepare for confirmation on April 2 Lent service Sunday March 28 at 3 pm Worship at 3 pm The Methodist Church Minister is listed as THE METHODIST CHURCH Minister
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Herbert F. Fulton
Maynard
Massachusetts
Methodist Church
Carphas
Service &T
Worcester
Wesley Church
Chio
Pune
Methodist
Chapel Speaker Set for Evening at Union Church
A church event will feature Rev. eee, pastor of the Union Church of West Concord, as the speaker for the evening. The address is planned to address community concerns and spiritual topics.
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Eee
Union
Arged ‘Church of ‘West ‘Concird
Congregational Announces Midweek Lenten Sermon in Maynard
The Congregational church in Maynard Massachusetts invites parishioners to a Thursday midweek service featuring a Lenten sermon by Pastor George A Koponen. A coffee table will follow the hour with refreshments sponsored by Mrs Mary Osmo.
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Congregational Church
George A. ‘Koponen
Maynard
Mass
Mary Osmo
World War Mother Reunites With Son From Pearl Harbor
A World War II mother joyfully reunites with her son Ed ward Lowney seaman first class at home from Pearl Harbor after an eight week wait. He had been away ten months and as furlough ends he returns to a post in California. His mother Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Lowney express relief and pride.
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Maynard
Red Cross
Edward Lowney
Pearl Harbor
Seaman Lowney
Edmund Lowney
Legge
Ther
First National
California
Maynard Man Qualifies as Air Pilot in Army Air Force Training
Maynard-Victor Pozarycki son of Mr and Mrs John Pozarycki Roe Street has passed an exile training course and qualified as a pilot at the San Antonio Army Air Force Training School and will be assigned to a pre flight training school. He is a Maynard High School graduate married with a son and has two brothers in the Army Air Force Captain John Pozarycki stationed in the Pacific and Joseph in Arizona. Joseph Wojtkiewicz son of Mrs Stephanie Wojtkiewicz has also completed training to qualify as a pilot at the San Antonio Texas Training School and will be assigned to a preflight training school. He was an honor graduate and president of the class of 1943 Maynard High School.
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Maynard
Victor Pozarycki
John Pozarycki
Roe Street
San Antonio Army
Joseph Wojtkiewicz
Stephanie Wojtkiewicz
U.S. Army Air Force
San Antonio
Texas
Maynard High School
Red Cross Emblems Reported Lost in Maynard
Mrs. F. Ryan, Red Cross surgical dressings chair, says three co workers lost emblems earned for 100 hours service. She asks finders to return emblems to Red Cross headquarters or contact Mrs. Ryan at 270 to arrange return.
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Maynard
F. Ryah
Red Cross
JF. Ryan
Appointments Announced by Board of Health
The Board of Health held a meeting last Thursday in the Town Hall rooms and announced appointees. Mary Ward was named public health nurse and Telary Anderson was appointed collector of gar- and related duties.
Knights in Penny Sale Delights Parents and Crowd at Maynard Hall
Knights of Columbus held a penny gate event at their Nason street hall last Friday. Auctioneers James Farrell and Speck White led a lively show drawing about 40 attendees and promising larger crowds at future events. Mr and Mrs Edwin A Howard welcomed a baby born at Emerson Hospital last week.
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Maynard
Knights of Columbus
Nason Street
James Farrell
Edwin A. Howard
Em‘erson Hospital
Unclear OCR Note on Board Meeting Time
Fragmentary text indicates a Tuesday meeting time from 7 to 9 Salem at a venue referred to as Me rue Room. The readable elements suggest a local board notice with missing specifics.
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Poe
Board of Will
Salem
Maynard Board Issues Permits For Tires and Tubes
The Maynard rationing board issued last week tire and tube permits. New Grade One passenger tires went to John Kangas Emil Lehto and Joseph Middleby Co. Grade Three passenger tires to John Frawley and Mary Doyle. New passenger tubes awarded to Kangas Stein Brigham and McKenna. Gasoline hardship quota allotted Victor Milewski at 18 gallons.
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John Kangas
Walfred Stein
Robert C. Brigham
Ry McKenna
Wright
John Frawley
Ffeesesrenss
Emil Lehto
Mary Doyle
Yates
Joseph Middleby Co
Robert. C. Brigham
Harry McKenna Sohn
Victor Milekski
Engagement notice for Miss Mable of St to Sergeant Lawson
Local notice announces the engagement of Miss Mable St to Sergeant Lawson Spi Naylor Court. Miss St Pe graduate of the local school and is noted as popular among the set. Sergeant Lawson is stationed at Taunton.
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Maynard
Mre
Leslie Pel
Mable
St. To
Lawson Spi Naylor
Miss St. Pe
Sch
Lawson
Taunton
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RED Cross War Fund
Ger F. Prosper
Stedm
West Concord
John Kulik
Seaman
Bank Road
George Koponenere
Ministers Association of
Laylard and Vicinity
The
Akterh Star
Masonic Hall
Nolook
ARC
Edmond Crotty
Michael ‘Crotty
Italy
Brescia
BY B. Lin
Lovie
Jimmy
Itlave
Lon
Maynard Lutheran Church
Wertan
Aight
Mary L. Rieean Hansen
U. S. Navy
Eee Fe
SRED
Maynard Town Hall
Bowling CN
Tagny
Buscenti
Mike Sid
Klemola
Peterson
Rainey
Newco
Backy
Khro
Mariani
R. Depietro
Aaa
Nelson
Trench
Larsen
Lawton’s
N. Parrazzo
Op Smith
M. Tynachuck
D. Lent
W. Reid
Joe’s Shop
Farrell
Kitowicz
Vissocchi
Avene
Knights In
Dr. Julies Gilder
Cade Building
Nagonet
Maynard—Tel
Johnson’s
Dr. West
Maynard Board
See Rationing Board
Oan
Leere Meee Ees
Thio Stanids
Johnson
Tas
Kalevas
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