Family trip and local musical events noted
Mr and Mrs John French planned a motor trip through New York state and Canadian provinces after his discharge at Fort Devens. Lieut Commander William H Ledgar, stationed in Washington DC, visited home for a weekend with his family. A St Luke's Church minstrel show at St George's parish hall next Monday funds the organ. tickets handled by William F Baron. The Anchor and Ark Glee Club joined with Charles A Welch lodge for a recital with the New England Federation of Male Glee Clubs in Jordan Hall. portions heard by radio locally.
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John French
New York State
Canada
French
U. S. Army
Fort Devens
Pacific
William H Ledgard
Washington, D. C
James J. Ledgard
Summer Street
St. Luke's Church
Hudson
St. George’s Parish Hall
William F. Baron
Anchor and Ark .Glee Club
Charles A. Welch Lodge
A. F
A. M
New England Federation of Male Glee Clubs
Jordan Hall
Birth of Daughter for Oak Street Couple on Mother's Day
Mr and Mrs Robert McCrarry of Oak Street welcomed a daughter born on Mother s Day. The note adds a reflective quote about timing attributed to Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCrarry
Oak Street
Mrs Greeno Receives Call From Son Serving in England
Mrs Jennie Greeno of Harrison Street got an unexpected telephone call from her son Staff Sergeant Joseph Greeno of the U S A who is presently stationed in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Greeno
Harrison Street
Joseph Greeno
U.S.A
England
Maynard to Hold School and Home Day Events
Maynard to host week of May 20 School and Home Day activities. Elementary session set for Monday from 6 30 to 8 30 p m and Junior and Senior High Day on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p m. Parents to confer with teachers and review Intelligence and Achievement Test results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Boston University
Maynard Miss Evelyn Russo Wins Early Secretarial Diploma
Evelyn Russo of Waltham Street graduated from Fay Secretarial School in Boston ahead of the regular commencement for her high standing. She accepted a job as private secretary with the Waltham Watch Company.
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Maynard
Miss Evelyn Russo
Waltham Street
Fay Secretarial School
Boston
Miss Russo
Waltham Watch Company
Death of Thomas Gramo a longtime Maplecourt resident
Thomas Gramo 64 a Maplecourt businessman died at home after years of ill health. Born in Albania he lived in South Boston 27 years leaving wife Athena Mitchell Gramo sister Marjorie Costo and brother Spiro. Funeral at Russian Orthodox Church with Rev Mihai Torova and Rev Alexander Lobanoof. Burial Glenwood cemetery with Knights of Columbus gathering.
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Maynard
Thomas Gramo
Maplecourt
Gramo
Albania
Athena (Mitchell) Gramo
Marjorie Costo
South Boston
Spiro
Mihai Torova
Natick
Alexander Lobanoof
Fowler
Glenwood Cemetery
Knights of Columbus
Elks Present Hospital Bed For Use Here
Maynard lodge B P O E No 1568 purchased a hospital bed and presented it to the Maynard Board of Health for use as designated. It follows last year’s gift of the Emerson Hospital chair to the local hospital.
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Maynard
Lodge of Elks B.P.O.E
Maynard Board of Health
Board of Health
Elks
Emerson Hospital
Card of Thanks from the Gray and Sidebottom families
The families express appreciation to all who remembered them during illness and bereavement with cards flowers and acts of kindness. Signed Mr and Mrs Roy Gray and Daughter and Mr and Mrs Arthur Sidebottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gray
Arthur Sidebottom
AYDS Vitamin Candy Plan Claims Easy Weight Loss
The ad promotes AYDS vitamin candy as a simple plan to lose weight without skipping meals. It promises a 30 day supply for 2.25 with a money back guarantee and a phone contact for orders. It asserts the product is harmless and reduces meals like starches and butter.
Piecewicz Heads Local Republicans in Maynard
Maynard local Republican Town Committee elected Benjamin Piecewicz a prominent lawyer and War II veteran as chairman on May 9. He succeeds Richard Elson who is leaving. Piecewicz outlined goals including cooperation, regular monthly meetings, and reports from local state and national representatives on current legislation to inform voters.
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Maynard
Republican Town Committee
Benjamin Piecewicz
Richard Elson
Piecewicz
Five Eltons to Headline St Casimir Festival At Maynard
The Five Eltons bring aerial feats from Hollywood to St Casimir's Church festival starting Thursday May 20. The act features four women and one man performing dangerous stunts on a 110 foot steel rig above the crowd. Producer Tony Strueby bills them as top aerial specialists in America. They perform nightly and also offer a Saturday children’s matinee.
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Maynard
St. Casimir’s
Hollywood
Five Cltons
Tony Strueby
America
Eltons
Five Eltons
Festival Week Saint Casimir Parish Carnival at Crowe Park
The Annual Festival and Carnival of Saint Casimir’s Parish will run at Crowe Park from next Monday through Saturday May 25. Planned features suit all ages and a nightly free attraction. A kiddies Matinee is scheduled for Saturday.
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Maynard
St. Casimir’s Parish
Crowe Park
Soloist Maynard-Vin Russo Performs in Boston Recital
Maynard-Vin Russo played an accordion solo at a recital in Jordan Hall Boston on Friday May 3. A pupil of the Frank Gavianni School of Music he is co-captain elect of the 1946 Maynard High football team and an accomplished musician. A banquet followed at the Hotel Statler.
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Boston
Maynard
Vin Russo
Jordan Hall
Frank Gavianni
Major Young Commended for Service at Camp Beale
Major Alfred H. Young, Post Public Relations Officer at Camp Beale California, received the Army Commendation ribbon in a ceremony with Major General A M Jones. The War Department cited his meritorious service as Chief of Security and Intelligence, Santa Barbara from August 24 1944 to January 4 1946.
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Maynard
Alfred H. Young
Camp Beale
California
A. M. Jones
Young
War Department
Army Ground and Service Redistribution Center
Santa Barbara
Major Young
Massachusetts
Somerville
Mass
Duke University
Charles O. Young
Main Street
Maynard Elks Prepare Veterans Welcome Party and Flag Day
The Maynard lodge of Elks plans a Veterans Welcome Party at Wilks Hall on Sunday afternoon May 26 with a catered dinner vaudeville style singing and gifts for veterans. They also plan Public Flag Day Exercises at Alumni Field weather permitting on Sunday afternoon June 9.
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Maynard
Maynard Lodge of Elks
Wilks Hall
The
Elks
Alumni Field
Nursery School Party Honors Ronald Cassidy Sixth Birthday
A nursery school party was held on Tuesday May 7 to celebrate Ronald Cassidy turning six. Attendees included Constance Lowell Sheila Nee Judith Kane Janet Kane Sandra Sezerzen Barry Penne man John Ketola Albert House Joseph Graceffa Arlene Larson Judith Manning Ann OToole Sandra Waldron Georgie Mershon Stephen Dwelly Brenda Nelson Joan Nyholm and Larry Karpeichik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Ronald Cassidy
Constance Lowell
Sheila Nee
Judith
Janet Kane
Sandra Sezerzen
Barry Penniman
John Ketola
Albert House
Joseph Graceffa
Arlene Larson
Judith Manning
Ann O’toole
Sandra Waldron
Georgie Mershon
Stephen Dwelly
Brenda Nelson
Joan Nyholm
Larry Karpeichik
Card of Thanks for Joseph Bubnowicz
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for kindness after the loss of husband and father Joseph Bubnowicz. Gratitude is extended to those who sent floral and spiritual bouquets.
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Joseph Bubnowicz
Hold Parish Reunion After Easter Dinner at St Casimir
The St Casimir parish held its annual after Easter dinner and reunion in the church hall on Sunday evening. Monsignor Murray of St John's Seminary spoke. Guests included Rev D Edward O'Bryan, Rev John Bernatonis, and Rev John Oszaja.
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Emerson
Maynard, Mass
Herbert W. Martin
Lincoln Street
Tel
Winter Street Cor
Tremont Street
Charles F. Distasio
Maynard Owner & Manager
Staley-Moore Furriers
Winter Street
Elks Present
Johnson
Rexall
Main ST
Maynard Tel
Kleerex
Maynar
Board of Selectmen
Selectmen
Joseph P. Dineen
William J. Bain
Oliver Wartla
B. Piecewicz
St. Casimir
Spaniels
Major On
Army Commendation
Maynard Elks Plan
Party For the Veterans
V. J. Pollina JR
Julius Gilder
M. D. Elm
Worcester
Julius Casé
Nason Shoe Citeant
Petes
Tampax
Dr. West
Ayres
Miter
Gillette
Clinton
Gram
Mayn
J. Janericco
Concord Street
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