Death of Marine Corps Sergeant Simons After Poisonous Snake Bite
Sergeant Henry Simons, 44, of the Marine Corps, died in Asheville North Carolina after a furlough during health troubles following a poisonous snake bite in Nicaragua. He had served in Cuba, the Philippines, and Nicaragua. His funeral in Maynard featured full military honors and was attended by veterans groups and local officials.
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Henry Sim- 44
Marine Corps
Asheville
N. C
Nicaragua
Sergt. Simons
Marine, Corps
Cuba
Chita
Philippines
John Simons
Eric and
Simons
Axel Manning
Kukkula
T. A. Kantonen
Easter Services Brighten Town With Music and Sermons
Easter sunrise and morning services filled churches as Rev. Edward P. Daniels spoke on The True Country at the Meeting House. Music featured Angie Faunce and Olm Holmes with a rich program including Bach and Handel. The Sunday school presented Her Best Choice under Supt. W. Edward Lamb, while Trinity and Methodist churches held sermons and musical offerings.
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Edward P. Daniels
Angie Faunce
Olm Holmes
Elude
Malling
Bach
Jesus
Tschaikow
Handel
George L. Thatlow
Ly Stening
Marguerite L
Shaw
Guilmant
Helen Martinson
Marjore Heyliger
Florence Ackles
Dorothy Brown
Helen ‘ Vanderhoof
Helen: Johnson
Faith
Eleanor Brown
Hope
Marion
Engebetsen
Leve
Evelyn Hansen
Trinity
Smith OQ
Dexter
Cesar Franck
Nalopep
Kyrie
Tower
Fia
Rathenn
Vincent
Sanctus
Agnae Dei
Posilude
Hosannah
Hartman
B. ©. Carlson
George G. Hughes
Cho
Andrew Lee
Ivory Palaces
George G.hughes
Lilla Lacy
Christ Arose
Thomas Peterson
J Elyah
Evelyn Anderson
Hughes
Norwegian Evangelial Free Church
Olaf M. Johnson
Recti Iss
Annie Olsen
Colyar Dodson Appointed Kentucky Colonel by Governor
Colyar P. Dodson former Hotel Kenmore managing director and local figure received the rank of Kentucky Colonel from Governor Ruby Laffoon. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, he later moved to Massachusetts after World War I, served in the Navy, and held roles in the Hotel Association and civic groups. He married Florence Smith in 1920.
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Colyar P. Dodson
Kenmore
Russia
Pighon
American Legion
Kentucky
Ruby Laffoon
Legion
Dodson
New England
Massachusetts
A Navy
Boston
Mhember
Rai Magnilatie
Aia “Marine Eledbas Sotband
Massachusetts—Hotel Association
Iree
Belinén ‘Stage
Marlboro Godatts Club
Owensboro
Berea College
The
University of ‘Kentucky
Western Teachers’ College
Colonel Dodson
Florence Smith
William E. Smith
Col. Colyar. Pruitt Dodson
Hunger Marchers Seek Lodging for May Events
Maynard selectmen received a written request to lodge and feed about 200 Hunger March delegates during late April and early May. The group plans a Boston visit to press unemployment insurance and relief demands, with columns passing through Hudson Maynard Gardner Worcester and Lincoln and meetings proposed at Ki Square on April 6 April 28 and May 1.
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Maynard
Boston
Pnd
Charles Walters
Belmont Street
Worcester
Hudson
Lincoln
Gardner Ritchburg
Watchcester 2
Ac Ee Rive
Netohy
Fequest
Jetter
Nae Électmnen
Ion
Safa Searers
Commu
Idemand
Ki Square
Harvard hopeful Edward Loughlin seeks pitching slot
Edward F. Loughlin Jr is among Harvard’s 25 candidates for the baseball team. Following his father a former Harvard star, he aims for a pitching position as the squad advanced beyond the last cut.
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Edward Loughlin
Harvard
Edward F. Loughlin, Jr
Stow Men’s Club Postpones The Boomerang Play
The Stow Men’s Club delays the play The Boomerang scheduled for April 13 until next season. The same cast will perform when it returns.
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Stow
Easter Services Fill Churches Across Town
Easter observances filled local churches with large crowds across multiple parishes. Sunrise services and Easter sermons were delivered by Rev. John Dzick, Rev. Eason Cross, and Rev. Ernest Lyman Mills, with choirs and special music at St. Casimir's St. George's and other congregations.
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Bote
John Dzick
Eason Cross
St. George's Church
Methodist Church
Andi
Ernest
Lyman Mills
Concord Firemen Hold Annual Social Event
The annual concert and Hall of Firemen's Relief Association in Concord drew a large crowd in high spirits. The Young Company of Lowell decorated in gray and red and blue while Paul De Franko's Cavaliers supplied music for a successful dance with an 8 to 9 concert preceding refreshments and festivities led by Lawrence and the company officers.
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Concord
Tpetoneary Firemen’s Relief Association
Lowell
Paul de Franko
Toani
Lawrence
Beenie A. MacWilliems
Uacice Sade
Wells
Delegates Seen as Likely to Defeat Pledging Effort
Fragmentary political chatter suggests delegates would likely back defeat of a pledging effort. The garbled text hints at uncertainty and party faction dynamics impacting the outcome.
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Weis
Past High Priests Gather at Walden Chapter Meeting
The Walden Chapter held an official visit by the District Deputy Grand High Priest and hosted the Past High Priests in a degree ceremony. A turkey dinner followed under Mrs. Duncan G. Chapman, then Ex. George H. Dale spoke. A memorial service for John Kirkegaard was conducted with several officers and visiting dignitaries present.
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Concord
Winfield
Walden
Masonic Temple
Duncan G. Chapman
George H. Dale
John Kirkegaard
Bedford
Robert
Hartin
Charles
Jex
Claude
W Williams
Marlyborg
Eee
Grand On Tain
Ammemgeld
Wag
Hollis
S. Howe
Pet
Geiger
Benjam‘n “Derby
Warren B. Goddard
Winslow J. Damon
Royal Arch
William 4H. Davis
Willam A. Wilking
Corinthian Lodge
A. F
A. M
Rayanoniys
Braminghat
Concord Church Service and Meeting Details
Reverend Edward P. Daniels leads morning service at 10 45 am with a sermon after 9 45 am church school. Lay men's League supper and meeting scheduled for Monday April 4 at 6 30 pm.
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Laymen’s League
Local lads win county wide four sole contest title
Several local boys captured top honors at the inaugural county wide four sole contest held at Wal. The event showcased young talent across the region with standout performances from local competitors.
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Wal
Boy Who Discovered Easter staged at Washington Auditorium
Maynard Vernon Peterson as the lead in The Boy Who Discovered Easter presented Easter Sunday night at Washington Auditorium under St. George's Church. The three scene play drew a crowded audience and featured Mr and Mrs Harold Taylor Mrs George Brown Frank Holland and Victor Salloway in supporting roles. Vocal solos included The Spirit Flower and Know That My Redeemer Liveth. Miss Mason Cross directed the production with help from Edith Laubenstein and Ethel Fonks and Tracy assisted with the accompaniment.
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Maynard
Vernon Peterson
Washington Auditorium
St. George’s Church
Harold Taylor
George Brown
Frank Holland
Victor Salloway
Praise Work Of Firemen Parsonage Fire
A midnight blaze at a Brooks Street Methodist parsonage was quickly fought by the fire department. Officials say a chimney fire in the living room spread through partitions before crews opened the wall on an upper floor to flood the flames. The damaged area was contained to the living area and adjacent hallway. No injuries or fatalities are reported as neighbors assisted.
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Maynard
Brooks Street
Phon
Rey
M Mills
Rome
Maynard brings The Better Under Standing to Washington Auditorium
Local Little Theatre group presents a benefit show for the unemployed titled The Better Under Standing tonight at the Washington Auditorium. Cast includes Sart, Be?t-B.A., Weaving, Koch, Archer, Kekkala, MacAusling and others in a community drama to support a worthy cause.
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Maynard
Washington Auditorium
Little Theatre Group
Robert Be
T-B.alester
Howard Weaving
Lorraine Koch
Frankes Archer
Helen Kekkala
Edith MacAusling
Durkee Rites Held for J E Durkee of Acton and Pepperell
J E Durkee of Pepperell and Acton died at 76 after a long farming life. He lived 86 years in Acton before moving to Pepperell about 20 years ago. The funeral was March 21 conducted by Rev May at Congregational church. He leaves wife two sons Raymond F Durkee and Albert P Durkee and a son Charles A Durkee of West Avon. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery Acton. Bearers included Raymond F Durkee Albert P Durkee and Charles A Durkee.
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South Acton
Jack E. Durkee
Pepperell
Durké
Sheldon
Vermont
Acton
Nagog Hill
Raymond F. Durkee
Mr. May
Éton
Raymond F
Albert P. Eee
North Acton
Charles A. Durkee
West
Woodlawn
Albert P. Durkee
Clark
Charles’ ‘A’ Durkee
Avon Paichret” F. Durkee
Salem
Richard Barrows
Stow Lad In Lead Role In Easter Drama
Vernon Petersen played Skelly DiDegs in The Boy Who Discovered Easter at St George s church Maynard High School Auditorium after Sunday night. His performance drew praise and suggested future success in acting for the young talent. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ben Petersen and the grandson of Mr and Mrs Julius Petersen.
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Vernon Petersen
Skelly DiDegs
St. George’s Church
Maynard
Pageant-Drama On Trail Draws Capacity Congregations
Maynard presented On Trail a five act pageant drama of the Crucifixion to a full house at the Union Congregational Church on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Cast members from several towns impressed with staging and lighting. Rev Matthew Vance presented a purse to Rev Dr Ernest Mills for cooperation. Others in the cast included Edith Newsham Edith MacAuslin and Frank Archer with music by James Archer.
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Maynard
Matthew ‘Vance
Union Congregational Church
West Boylston
Worcester
Boston
Belmont Reév
Matthew Vance
Ernest Lyman Mills
Methodist Church
Congregational Church
Mills
Tollay Ak
Cshaennal
Antonia
Pilate
Edith Newsham
Edith MacAuslin
Romula
Frank Archer
Howard George
Allan Palmer
Willis Stockbridge
Robert Laster
Preston R. Crowell
Alex Hanna
William Mann
Om Cole
Henry Price
Wilbun Ante
Jances Archeri Ng
Snaits
Gavin Taylor, Jr
Mast
Jesse McGeary
Mary Novick
Donald Peppard
Maynard Council of C K of C Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary
Maynard Council Knights of Columbus observes its fiftieth anniversary with a large gathering of old timers. Grand Knight Johnecg edg opened the event, a supper was served, and speeches followed including Gerald Covington of Boston schools who spoke on socialism and communism. Several former grand knights and district deputies offered remarks. The evening honored late Timothy Moynihan and celebrated the order's fifty years since founding at New Haven by ten men. Harmony Trio provided entertainment.
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Council
Grand Knights of
Maynard Council
Iylvestor Sullivan
Harold Morgan
Joseph Byrnes
Patrick McGrath
Ralph Sheridan
William Smith
Timothy Moynihan
Atty
Jonn J Donahue
Maynard
E. Elm ‘Felmont
Tila
New Haven
Harmony Trio
Concord Evening School closing exercises tonight
Closing exercises of the Concord Evening School classes for adult aliens will be held at 8 PM this evening in the High School Auditorium Wells A Hall. Superintendent of schools will speak and a varied program will be presented by the evening class. The public is invited to support this educational effort by attending.
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Concord
Wells
Public Debate at Concord High School
Concord High hosts a public Oxford style debate between Boston University and Oberlin College of Oberlin Ohio. Each speaker gives an individual rebuttal. Tickets available at the door or from students. Boston University has held the world debating championship, promising an interesting evening.
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Concord High ‘School
Boston University
Oberlin’ College
Oberlin
Ohio
Maynard Improves Parking With New Lot Surface
The Parking committee of the Chamber of Commerce opened a new parking area in Maynard. About 100 loads of cinders were used to create a solid surface and flood lights now illuminate the lot and driveways. The plan aims to relieve crowded conditions on busy nights and attract traders to Maynard as a regional center. Committee members include John H. Coughlin chair, A Crowe secretary, Frank Byron, William Macey and George F. Lynch.
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Myanard
Agsabet Institution For Savings
Chamber of Commerce
Muleee
Maynard
John H. Coughlin
A. Crowe
Frank Byron
William Macey
George F. Lynch
Easter Services at Stow Draw Large Crowd in Town
Easter observances at Stow were well attended. Rev. Then8 Nowlan preached on The Victorious Christ at Union Church. Music featured Alleluia preludes and cantata The Resurrection by Manney. The children's program and a 6.30 Christian Endeavor service followed with Meaning of Easter.
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Stow
Nowlan
Union, Church
Manney
Margaret Priest
Christian Endeavor Society
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Maynard Post Veterans of Foreign Ware
Michael Towler
Glenwood Cemetery
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Co. H Ce Guard
M.c! ‘O’brien
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Arthur Oates
M. E. Bynch
Joseph Boothroyd
Frank Wilder
Cornelius Moynihan
Michael Lesage
Hull
Quantico
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Nat Latch
N A. Finigan
Ord
Mass
Howard Co. Burr
Sudbury
Lester Thomp
Lowell Road
Colyar Dodson
Irmons
Walthdimee
John
Watertown
Hodgson
Walter G. Whittemore
Rial
Minisng
Lad Starlin
Mrs. ‘Eason Cross
J. E. Durkee
Stow Lad
TRL
Mathew Vanice
Union
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Concord High
Marlborough
Hudson State
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Bancroft
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