Local News Briefs From Town and Region
James J. Ledgard returns from annual Florida trip. Jewish Ladies Aid Society to hold a rummage sale at the Town House on Friday and Saturday April 1 and 2. Sgt Steven Christofono of the U S Marine Corps stationed in North Carolina visited his parents on Acton Street. Mr and Mrs Jerre Lynch return from a three week Florida vacation.
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Jewish Ladies Aid Society
Steven Christofono
U. S. Marine Corps
North Carolina
John Christgfonio
Acton Street
Jerre Lynch
Florida
Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Albert J Con nors
Mr and Mrs Albert J Connors of 76 Nason Street celebrate the birth of a daughter on Wednesday March 16 at Emerson Hospital.
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Albert J. Connors
Nason Street
Emerson Hospital
Mrs Madge Whalen Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Madge Whalen, former Baker Memorial Hospital patient in Boston, has gone back to her Pleasant Street home last week.
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Madge Whalen
Baker Memorial Hospital
Boston
Pleasant Street
Maynard Emblem Club Whist Party Planned
The Maynard Emblem Club sponsors a Whist Party on Saturday night March 26 at Ells Hall. A good time is promised for attendees and many valuable prizes will be awarded.
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Maynard Emblem Club
Ells Hall
The
Mrs Laura Duclos Visits Friends in Riverside Rhode Island
Mrs Laura Duclos of Parker Street visits friends in Riverside Rhode Island during a short stay.
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Laura Duclos
Parker Street
Riverside, R. I
Sabra League Cancels Talk on The Holy Land
The Sabra League of St George's Church cancelled an illustrated talk titled The Holy Land planned for Monday March 28. There will be no regular meeting until Monday April 11.
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St. George’s Church
the Holy Land
Ladies of Indulgence Society Whist Party Planned
The Ladies of Indulgence Society will hold a whist party on Tuesday March 29 at the Social Club on Waltham Street. Prizes will be awarded and attendees may expect a good time.
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Ladies of Indulgence Society
Waltham Street
Town News: Dog Licenses Due by March 31
Town clerk Maynard-Eleanor Jones announced dog licenses are due and payable on or before March 31. New tags arrived at the Town House this weekend and are ready for distribution to dog owners.
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Maynard
Eleanor Jones
For Sale Cape Cod Home with 5 Rooms and 2 Lots
For sale a six year old Cape Cod style home at 31 Espie Ave. features an extra large living room white sink and stove continuous hot water and automatic hot air heat. Two lots of land included. Price $9900. Location details terse and understated.
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Cape Cod
Espie Ave
Cancer Control Month Proclamation Urges Funds Drive
Maynard official proclaims April as Cancer Control Month to support the American Cancer Society. The statement notes that over forty million Americans may develop cancer and urges public education and early treatment to improve cure chances.
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American Cancer Society
Massachusetts
Emile A. Dumas
Board of Selectmen
Morrill Birth Announced for Son at Murphy Army Hospital
Arthur H. Morrill Jr and wife announce the birth of a son at Murphy Army Hospital in Massachusetts. The third child weighs 7 pounds and 207 ounces with two sisters Elizabeth Ann and Kathleen Marie. Grandparents Mrs James Roche of Waltham and Mr and Mrs Arthur H Morrill Sr. reside in Maynard. The Morrill family lives in Bedford and will move to Lackbourne Air Force Base, Columbus, Ohio, after temporary duty at Boston College.
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Maynend
Arthur H. Morrill
Arthur Henrry Morrill
Murphy Army Hospitatt
Wraithiam
Elizabeth Ann
Kathleen Marie
James Roche
Waltham
Mins
Lincoln Street
Marynarid
Eugene Thompson
Maynard, St
Rummage Sale Sponsored by Maynard WoMar’s Club
The Maynard Woman’s Club hosts a rummage sale at the Town House on Thursday and Friday March 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit club activities and local community projects.
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Maynard
Maynard Womar’s Club
Ilmar Juano elected to 10 director seats at Co op meeting
The Maynard based United Co operative Society announced the 1955 board results. Anton A Anderson and Paul E Smith Jr were re elected while Ilmar Juano will begin his first two year term. Eric J Palmer Worcester won from Precinct II with 135 votes. Anderson and Juano each 135. Smith 119 to 108 over Ralph Sheridan. Co op Public Relations Committee members Robert Ojalehte and Kenneth Jarvinen won with 107 and 94 votes. Total turnout 228 for three meetings in Maynard and Worcester. The group reported New Look opening sales at the Main Street Co op Supermarket up 82 percent over last year. A patronage refund of 1.1 percent on 1954 sales slips was approved along with the 1955 Public Relations Budget.
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Maynard
The
United Co-operative Society
Anton A. Anderson
Ilmar Juano
Paul E. Smith
Anderson
Mr. Smith
Junno
Eric J. Palmer
Worcester
Smith
Ralph Sheridan
Herbert Sonthoff
Philip Putnam
Robert Ojalehte
Kenneth Jarvinen
Everett Reed
Victor Yngve
Parker St. Hall
Arvo Rivers
Main Street
Co-op
Merchant family awaits son's return from Korea to Camp Pendleton
Maynard and Mrs James Mallinson of 20 Hayes Street were surprised by a telephone call from their son Herbert a 2nd Class Hospital Corpsman who arrived at Camp Pendleton California the day before from Korea He had spent ten months in Korea with the 1st Marine Division and said he was happy to be back in the United States He is now on the staff of the Marine Hospital at Camp Pendleton.
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Maynard
James Mallinson
Hayes Street
Herbert
Camp Pendleton
California
Korea
1St Marine Division
Marine Hospital
Card of Thanks to Baker Hospital Friends and Donors
Mrs. Madge Whalen Maynard expresses gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for flowers cards and support during her illness at Baker Memorial Hospital and after returning home She especially thanks the blood donors who aided her recovery.
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Baker Memorial Hospital
Annual St Patrick Event by Holy Name Society Honors Many
The St Patrick's Day party by St Bridget's Holy Name Society at George Washington Auditorium on March 17 awarded about 90 prizes. A whist party and dancing to Salamone's Orchestra were enjoyed with refreshments. Special prize included a radio to James Lydon. Whist winners list numerous participants.
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Maynard
St. Bridget’s Holy Name Society
George Washington Auditorium
Salamone
James Lydon
Main Street
Maynard Dramatic Club to stage Miranda in Maynard
Maynard Dramatic Club presents Miranda a three act fantasy on Thursday April 28 at Parker Street Hall. The cast list includes Mary Lou Baudreau Margie Crowe Amy Reynolds Christine Lampin Peg OConnell and others. Nigel leads the production with Pat Wehkola directing.
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Maynard
Miranda
Maynard Dramatic Club
Parker Street Hall
Mary Lou Baudreau
Betty
Margie Crowe
Isabelle
Amy Reynolds
Peg O’connell
Hudson Carey
Ray VanVorse
Nigel
Pat Wehkoja
Bill Ledgard
Chef
Union Congregational Church
Helen Ketola
Stewart
Hoyle
Pat Wehkola
Pinninger
DeOrange
Sylvia Hill
Miss Corkish
Christine Lampinén
Molly Davenport
Hulda Nelson
Miss Oldley
Mary Lou Baudréau
Miss Moore and Miss Keearnin Inherit $120000 Estate
Cambridge reports that Miss Ber nicé D. Moore and Miss Jane F. Keéearnin inherited the bulk of their aunt's $120,000 estate but must remain single to keep the funds.
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Cambridge
Bernicé D. Moore
Jane FE
Keéearnin
Scouting Hike and Camp Plan Near Sudbury
Maynard Scout Troop 1 and Explorer Post 11 held a two mile compass hike at Hawes Farm North Sudbury in snowfall. Leaders George Sawyer and Vic tor Burt led participants Joseph Sawyer Ronald Burt Thomas Quinn Teddie Kauppi Pete Kauppi Ronald Starr Clark Smith Richard Carlton Thomas Parker Brice Pekkal a Edwin Hatfield Rusty Hetnenen and others. An overnight camping trip to Camp Resolute Boston is planned for April 15 16 17 to practice tent living and additional scouting skills.
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Maynard
Hawes Farm
Sudbury
North Sudbury
George Sawyer
Victor Burt
Teddie Kauppi
Clark
Smit
Clase
Russell Heinonen
Paul Sawyer
Roy Hawes
Hawes
Troon
Charlie Allen
Joseph Sawyer
Ronald Burt
Thomas Quinn
Pete Kauppi
Ronald Starr
Clark Smith
Richard Carlton
Thomas Parker
Brice Pekkala
Edwin Hatfield
Rusty Hetnonen
Camp Resolute
Boston
The near-sighted elephant senses danger by smell and hearing
An elephant with poor vision relies on sense of smell and hearing to detect potential enemies. Its ears stiffen and fan out like boards when danger is sensed, signaling the guardian alertness in the face of threat.
Maynard Girl Named Homemaker of Tomorrow in High School
Alice Hanson of Maynard daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hanson 3 Second Street has won the Homemaker of Tomorrow honor in her high school. She scored highest on a statewide homemaking aptitude test and will receive a golden pin cookbooks and eligibility to compete for the state and national Betty Crocker titles. The national winner will be announced April 21 in Philadelphia. Massachusetts will send 130 school winners to the finals with a $1500 state scholarship and a trip for the winner and her adviser to Washington DC colonial Williamsburg and Philadelphia. Her school gains Britannica volumes.
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Maynard
Alice Hanson
Henry Hanson
Second Street
Maynard High School
Betty Crocker
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
General Mills
Washington, D. C
Colonial Williamsburg
Science Research Associates of Chicago
Restoring Wood Furniture With Steel Wool Technique
A woodworking tip advises refinishing carved furniture by using steel wool to remove the old finish. Attach a length of wool to wide adhesive tape and pull it back and forth across curved surfaces to smooth and reveal the wood grain.
Finnish-born Maynard resident Eric Wattu dies at 73
Maynard resident Eric J. Wattu died Monday at Burbank Hospital Fitchburg after a lingering illness. Born in Finland 73 years ago he lived in Maynard fifty years and worked for Allen Chair Company West Concord. He is survived by widow Elizabeth Kulju Wattu two sons Atvo Clinton Uno South Acton six grandchildren and one brother Iver Maynard. Funeral services today at 3 p.m. W. A. Twombly Funeral Home Rev Eino Hamalinnen and Rev Emanuel Aho officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Glenwood.
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Finland
Maynard
Allen Chair Company
West Concord
Amy Vingenis
Elizabeth
Kulju) Wattu
Atvo
Clinton
Uno
South Acton
Iver
W. A. Twombly Funeral Home
Eino Hamalainen
Finnish Congregational Church
Emanuel Aho
New Hampshire
Glenwood Cemetery
Lenten Service Fifth in Maynard Series at Finnish Church
The Maynard Finnish Congregational church hosts the fourth in a five part Lenten series this Friday at 8 p m on Wal nut street with Rev Donald Freeman of Park Ave Methodist Worcester as speaker. Senior choir of Maynard Methodist will perform two anthems and Rev Robert Jones Jr assists Rev Eino Hamalainen. The event is sponsored by five local churches as part of Maynard's Lenten Easter program inviting daily prayer and weekly attendance.
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Maynard
Walnut Street
Donald Freeman
Park Ave
Worcester
Freeman
Maynard Methodist Church
Robert K. Jones, Jr
Eino Hamalainen
Lutheran Church, Episcopal Church, Methodist Church
Union Congregational Church
Finnish Congregational Church
Churches of
Robert Barber
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Concord
Fighting g maf f es clash in turf clash overlong necks
Readable fragments describe a staged confrontation with animals using long necks and hoofs to strike. The passage lacks clear names places or dates but notes a rough, improvised fight dynamic and thrusts delivered with pite driver-like blows.
Growth and Individuality in Child Development Talk
A Maynard association talk on child pains and mental philosophy plans to discuss growth and individuality. Dr Ames, Gesell, and a George Washington attendee will be present to share insights and admission is by reservation.
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Nda
George Washingis
Maynard
Dr. Ames
Ames
Gesell
Maynard-Ti plans stir as library closes on Saturdays
A local report notes ongoing debate over Saturday library hours with the Maynard-Ti group and residents citing hardship from the closing time. Officials warn increased costs may affect book access for adults and the community.
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Lil
Colliers
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Whist Party
Elks Hall
Linda
Consumer's Credit Union United Co-operative Appliance Building
United Ciety
Mrs. Madge Whalen Maynard
Adv
Betty Keough
Joseph F. Sampson
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Ethel Thane
E Clanton
J. Janiewski
Jean Piecewicz
Olga McGann
Clifton Downey
Helen Mullin
Eileen Simons
A. Scully
M O'Connell
Sophia Dora
E. J. Mershon
Jennie Carbone
Mary Moynihan
Louise Comeau
Arthur LeSage
Arthur Trombly, Jr
Theresa Starr
Sophie Trakinas
Sadie Georgé
Loretta Piecewicz
John Clanton
Rose O’tool
Middlesex Cleaners
Elizabeth Kopp Tenant
Nason St
Maynard Cleaners
Elizabeth Kopp Ténant
Eric Wattu
Auard
Eric J. Wattu
Trémont Street
Burbank Hospital
Fitchburg
Ness
John’s Cleaners
SER HI Quality and
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Télee
Helanca
Amais
Oka
Lester
Edith C
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Call Harold
Ledgard’s Realty
Willi
Howard L. King, Treat
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