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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1950
Page
2
Maynhard-Viola Merriam hosts an open house for Saimi and Milo Hirvonen at 5 Crane Avenue next Sunday afternoon March 26 from 2 to ? to celebrate the couple's 80th anniversary. Family and friends from far and wide are invited.
The Very Rev Joseph Pisgezalka of the La Salle Fathers will conduct a one week mission at St. Casimir's Church starting next Sunday and finishing Sunday April 2. Morning masses are at 8 o'clock with evening services at 7. Rev F S Miaskiewicz will assist in the mission.
The Junior Women's Club of Maynard High School plans a fashion show in the school auditorium on Wednesday March 29 at 3 pm for members and invited parents. Barbara Friest chairs the committee. Irene Mariani Marie Sawyer and Carol Clark assist. Mary Sullivan will commentate. Sara Boeske is president and will lead the business meeting before the show.
Bracket Heating and Appliance announces a new perimeter heating system for concrete slab on ground homes. The eight inch warm air ducts run in trenches under the slab to a central furnace with floor level outlets near windows and ceiling or wall returns, compatible with existing winter air conditioning furnaces.
Constance B. Whitney of Maynard is in the cast of Ham'n Cheesecake in the University of Massachusetts Campus Varieties 1959. The all student show runs March 23 24 and 25 on campus. Whitney, a junior, belongs to the Women’s Athletic Association Student Christian Association and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Connie is also in the Floradora chorus line.
Maynard John Robblee and Vincent Crotty were elected delegates from Local 140 T W U A C I O to the National C I O convention. The election conducted by Australian ballot in the Union rooms Sunday afternoon produced votes for five candidates with Robblee 44 and Crotty 36, while William Reid 28, Raymond Crowley 18, and Michael Velsno 6 trailed.
Theodore Williams told the Twelve-Niners last Sunday about successful rehabilitation after the last war. He explained the handicraft of artificial limbs and individual adaptability. The bowling team lost to Mike Foley's team in a return match last Tuesday. Next Sunday Harold Ruffead of Maynard, a chemist and N E representative of Vitex Laboratories, a division of National Oil Products of New Jersey, will speak.
Acton Variety Club cast of the Gay Nineties Revue hosted a dinner party at the Twin Trees Rotary room on Tuesday night from 7 to 9 30. About 60 members attended with Betty Sexton at the piano end while vocal selections were rendered by Bob Morris Ed Curley Johnny Kelley Jack Mason and Robert Sweeney.
Evelyn Russo was presented with a green back set at the Italian Social Club last week. The event featured Aliist cherri and orchestra, with over 300 guests from Maynard Malden Leominster Waltham Arlington Braintree Charlestown Newton Marlboro Hudson Framingham Natick. Iso will wed Charles E. Manning of Charlestown next month.
Maynard and Mrs. Frank Veracka announce the engagement of Marion Janet Veracka to Obert C. Dwinells. Marion is a 1949 graduate. the couple’s wedding date has not been set.
Mr James Hilferty the Tax Collector is ill and has appointed Miss Rita Curley as Deputy Collector to assume duties during his illness.
Mrs Joseph Perron of Little Falls NY visits relatives in town along with Miss Virginia Lamb. A large Elks and spouses party featured dancing music and corned beef and cabbage. Also weekend guests include Miss Helen Little and Margaret Crossman for Walter France. An annual St Patrick’s Night party by Chin Lee. Harold Holappa visits NYC. Maynard lodge Eagles officer nominations set for meeting next Tuesday and election April 11. Al Rogers candidate for Tufts spring halfback while Johnny Flaherty Carlo Mariani Vin Wassell volunteer as sports officials for intramural games.
Pfc. John Veracka of Maynard is commended by his Commanding Officer at Iwo Jima for his role on the Championship Service Football eleven. An all around athlete from Maynard High School he later reported for baseball practice at Shiroi Air Base.
Maynard 4 H club sold over 1000 boxes during National 4 H Week though a 300 box target was set. County totals show 20 000 packages resold. Captain Mrs Vincent Jar Inlowicz led the drive as prizes for top sellers include a week at summer camp. winners to be announced within the week.
A veterans gathering is planned for Thursday March 23 at 8 pm. All members are urged to attend and participate in the open forum. The event will be held at the usual meeting place and is open to eligible attendees.
The blue whale, the largest animal on Earth, reaches vast sizes in the world’s oceans. Researchers note its massive heart, Baleen plates, and migratory patterns across ocean basins. Conservation efforts aim to protect feeding grounds and reduce ship strikes.
Auction or swap inquiry for a car described as an old truck listed for sale at 33 Concord Street Maynard. Contact by telephone 1085 M for details and negotiations.
The Maynard Dramatic Club selects the cast for You Cant Take It With You. Roy Helander Peg OConnell Eunice Sewall Amy Reynolds Herbert Mallinson Tony Sotrines Ed Garbary Ray Van Verse Al Krysieniel Irene Aroman Louis Fava Arthur OHare Rene Aslin Jim Fava Dot Hathaway Huldah Nelson Helen Ketola Tony Salamone Leo Mullin perform at Parker Street Hall. Tickets from members or Maynard Men's Shop. Show runs April 24 25 with a Sunday matinee April 23 at 2:30.
Mrs Mary S Harriman widow of Roland P Harriman 80 died Wednesday at the home of her daughter Mrs William F Smith on Whitney road She was born in Denmark and lived in Stow about 40 years Her sons Roland and Frank Harriman ran Maynard first steam laundry and she leaves a son Roya P Harriman Hyde Park Funeral Friday at 2 pm at her daughter's home Rev Charles O Richardson Jr and burial in Glenwood Cemetery Maynard under Fower Funeral Service care
Maynard Miss Florence Wilder announces honor roll for Emer son Junior High School for January and February. Grade 7 students on A and B include Myrna Johnson Elizabeth Kasciewicz Angelina Pantera Jean Antila Mary Bachrach Betty Lou Boeske Greta Carquist John Coceo Marie DiGeronimo Barbara Fayton Sandra Shaw Jacqueline Vincent Peter Wilson. Grade 8 with A list includes Charlotte Baudreau Alma Bowie Barbara Crotty Jean Martino Sandra Sters Virginia Sulkala Ruth Emanuelson Elizabeth Jarmylowicz Peter Kallie Ronald Kangas Mark Kelley Alfred Zanelli Betty Rajmen Josephine Perrazzo Bruce Stalker Margaret Sweeney.
Rev. H. Ben Simms of Acton Center and South Acton Congregational churches will speak at the Lenten Service at Union Congregational Church tonight at 7 30 o clock. The weekly pot luck supper will be omitted this week.
Catherine Reilly of West Concord was surprised with a birthday party at Mrs. Jo'in Muscarella's Brighton home on Monday evening. The pink and white decor, dinner for over 50, and music by Edward Reppoudheo highlighted the gathering.
A brief court session in East Boston records Maynard and 17 Maple involved in the proceedings. The Boston edition notes the property matter and related court actions.
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