Maynard News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Arnold Crowther visits Lisbon Falls while Edward Mason works in West Acton. Local residents host guests from Hull and Lynn. AOHW food sale at Fearns drugstore. KOC class exemplifies at Sunday event. The American Woolen Co to install electric lights in cottages. Several locals travel or meet with relatives. A frost damages early gardens. 5000 tomato plants killed. Community events include dances, concerts, and church activities.
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Arnold Crowther
Lisbon Falls
Edward Mason
Great Road
West Acton
Merton B. Mason
Maugister
Leominster
Grace Woods
Lilian Townsend
Hull
Ned
AOHW
Fearns Drug Store
Maynard’ Council K. of C
American Woolén Co
Front
Sudbury
Annie ‘Buckley
Lynn
Dennis Buckley
Thompson St
Alfred’ E. McCleary
Roosevelt School
Mabel Bliss
Walter Courtney
Ymca College
Springfield
Brooks St
Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor Soci
Cooperative Hall
Mary Sheridan
Ruth Hull
Irish Relief Oe
Concord Junction
Frank Lawton
Lawton
Carl Rohde
Cambridge
Cornellor
Sheridan
Ernest Weston
John Driscoll
Tony Collins
Fire Department
Mass Highway Association
Kokko
New York
Card of Thanks from the Stuart Family
The Stuart family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who aided them by word or deed during their recent defeat. William Stuart of Oxt Mrs J BE Bolton Plainville George Stuart Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stuart
J. BE. Bolton
Plainville
George. Stuart
Maynard
Behalf of Family Thanks for Kind Words After Loss
In grateful thanks we acknowledge the many kind words and acts from friends and relatives during our recent bereavement. We especially thank the friends in the press room and Mending Room girls of the Assa mil, our good neighbors, and Richard Swanson and family for their sympathy and sustaining influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ress
Richard Swanson
Dictaphone manager visits Maynard High School
Miss R Adams of The Dictaphone employment department visited M H S Commercial Department to review candidate qualifications and the program. She praised the well lighted rooms and efficient course of study and noted many students applied for temporary and permanent positions with summer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss R. Adams
Miss Adams
Maynard
Morning Worship Schedule and Community Activities
Morning worship at 10 45 Rev J J Walker of Boston will speak Evening at 7 Mr H E Dodge of Fall River Mass will be the speaker with music by the Y P S C E The pastor conducts both services Wednesday meeting at 2 Young people plan Thursday evening supper and entertainment Scouts meet at 7 15 Saturdays led by Gavin Taylor Jr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Walker
Boston
H. E. Dodge
Fall River
Mass
Y. P
C. E
Boy Scouts
Gavin Taylor, Jr
Sunday school fund drive for starving Chinese relief
The Sunday school at the Methodist Episcopal church took a special collection last Sunday for the relief fund. Contributions may be given to committee members Emma Greenhalge Miss Hattie Naylor Harry Burnham Samuel Parker. The funds will be forwarded to New York headquarters on Monday May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hattie Naylor
Emma Greenhalge
Harry Burnham
Samuel Parker
New York
Young People's New England Convention in Brooklyn
The convention of the Young People's New England meets in Brooklyn this Friday through Sunday. A Glendale St church delegation will attend and the choir from Miss Hiiji Tuikka and Mrs Rusella will join the All New England Lutheran choir for performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s New England
Brooklyn
Lutheran Church of
Maynard Couneill Social Dance At Cooperative Hall
Maynard Couneill K of C hosted a social dance at Cooperative hall Monday evening with Sheridan's Orchestra drawing dancers from near and far. Arrangements were by Frank Brayden James Mahoney M EB Ligneh John Gallagher John Higgins. Sullivan managed the ticket office. A family of five young grey squirrels, residents of Orrin Bosworth's yard for five years, return each spring and are fed by Mrs Bosworth who they approach for food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Couneill
K. of C
Cooperative Hall
Sheridan
Frank Brayden
James Mahoney
M. EB. Ligneh
John Gallagher
John Higgins
Ee Sullivan
Orrin Bosworth
Mrs Bosworth
Miss Nettie Peters Dies After Hospital Operation
Miss Nettie Peters 40, Arlington native and milliner renowned in Boston shops, died Thursday at Massachusetts General Hospital after surgery. She led millinery departments at R. H. White and G. M. Wethern Company. Funeral Saturday at 64 Grattan Street Arlington with burial in Maynard family tomb at Glenwood Cemetery.
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Nettie
B. S
Warren
Peters
Arington
Thehusetts
Homepathic Hospital
Tpg
Miss Peters
Maynard
Frank E. Sanderson
Leonard Henderson
Somerville
Bertha Peters
Arlington
White Cross May Party Attracts Big Crowd
The White Cross Guild annual May party at Cooperative hall Thursday drew a capacious audience. A concert followed by a social dance lasted to midnight with fruit punch and cake. Home talent performed vocal solos by Mrs Louis Sullivan Harlan Powers Miss Genevieve Coughlin Thomas King James Farrell and quartet by James Farrell Albert Riley Harlan Powers and Lewis Sullivan. Mrs Reed Lyons read original poems. John Maley presided. Albert Murphy played piano.
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White Cross Guild
Cooperative Hall
Louis Sullivan
Harlan Powers
Genevieve Coughlin
Thomas King
James Farrell
James, Farrell
Albert Riley
Lewis Sullivan
Reed Lyons
John Maley
Guild
Albert Murphy
Maynard Historical Society seeks room for relic museum
The Maynard Historical Society plans to form a local museum. War era relics and Civil War souvenirs are being gathered after delays, with instruction to deliver items to W. H. Gutteridge, the official historian and custodian.
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Pear
Maynard Historical Society
Prisier
Maynard
W. H. Gutteridge
Afas
Will Deliver History Book Delayed by Boston Strike
The history of iay nard by William H. Gutteridge delivered 630 copies Saturday with deliveries this week for ordered copies. Books were to be ready for the 50th anniversary on April 19 but delay due to a Boston printing strike. Copies available from F. E. Sanderson at the C. H. Person store.
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Iaynard
William H. Gutteridge
Boston
F. E. Sanderson
C. H. Person
Knights Carnival Aims to Be Biggest Local Event
Maynard Council of C Knights plans a Colonial Hall carnival for November 16 17 and 14 with a committee led by James Mahoney John Higgins John Gallagher Michael F E Lynch and Frank Brayden. Miss Beatrice Anthony of Montreal visits Mrs James Bryn of Main Street. Fullonton Hat Shop announces a 10 day annual sale offering sport hats 3 50 and dress hats 5 00 at 66 Main Street Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Council
James Mahoney
John Higgins
John Gallagher
Michael FE. Lynch
Frank Brayden
Beatrice Anthony
Montreal
James Bryn
Main St
Fullonton Hat Shop
Maynard
Homecoming for Sergt David Sharpe After War Injury Recovery
Sergt David Sharpe 26th division veteran returns home after hospital care in France and Washington. He survived spinal meningitis since October 1918 and, following a spine operation on Staten Island, regains leg control and walks unaided. He credits the surgery and credits meeting President Harding during Washington stay. He is with parents Mr and Mrs David Sharpe of Dartmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Sharpe
26Th Division
France
Mr Sharpe
Mounted Military Police
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Tal
Staten Island Hospital
New York
Lfe
Sharpe
Dartmouth At
A May Festival Planned by Roosevelt Pupils
A Roosevelt school May Festival will be presented at Cooperative hall on May 27 in the afternoon. Proceeds will buy pictures to replace those lost when the old school building burned years ago. Teachers train enthusiastic pupils in features including the crowning of the Queen of May, a May pole dance, folk dances, drills, and a parade with doll carriages and kiddy vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Green
Toy Shop
Murphy's Orchestra
Cooperative Hall
Roosevelt School
Masons Hold Grand Lecturer Reception at Masonic Hall
Frederick L. Putnam of Cambridge, grand lecturer, was honored at a reception in his name by Charles A. Welch lodge A F and A M at the Masonic hall Thursday evening. About 200 roast beef plates were served by Framingham caterers at 7 pm. Putnam spoke on Masonry after supper and the Apollo quartet of Boston provided the program. Attendees came from Marlboro Hudson Concord Southboro Acton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Frederick L. Putnam
Cambridge
Charles A. Welchlodge
A. F
A. M
Framingham
Poppy Week Planned by Legion Post for France's Children
The American Legion organizes Poppy Week from May 23 to 30 with poppies made by French women. Proceeds benefit French children and the local post will sell them at Mavarda and Fearn's drug stores. A Legion committee led by Ernest Rasmussen Luke McCarthy and Albert Whalen handles the drive.
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France
Tthe
American Legion
Children of
Legion
Mavwarda
Fearn
The
Ernest Rasmussen
Luke McCarthy
Albert Whalen
Epworth League Supper Draws Community Charms at Church
The Epworth League held a baked bean and cold meat supper at the Methodist church Thursday evening. Arrangements were led by Mrs Robert Veitch and a group of committee members. Guests included John Shea of Pittsfield, assistant district attorney of Berkshire County, and his wife welcomed by Mrs Ilene Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Robert Veitch
Harvey Richardson
A. O. Dunham
Samuel Wilson
Edward Henderson
Esac Binks
Clayton Perkins
Levi R. Cheney
John Shea
Pittefield
Berkshire County
Iilene Parson
Maynard Girls Secure Boston Office Positions
For five years the Maynard High School Commercial Department seniors secure jobs in Boston and nearby. Miss Lillian Hanninen started as a stenographer for National Fibre Insulation on Federal Street. Miss Cecelia Sherr joined Middlesex Mutual Insurance Company as a clerical assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lillian Hanninen
National Fibre Insulation Company
Federal Street
Middlesex Mutual Insurance Company
Cecelia Sherr
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Robert Wilson
Lawrence
Andrew McEwan
Pittsfield
Assabet Jodge
Hart Kitchener Lodge
Sons of St the High Roller
J. Murray
Frank Piper
Acton
Fr. Waters
Brighton
Holy Name Society
St. Bridgets Church
William Trask
Athol
Double Triangle Club
Irish Relief’ Fund
Anna D. Mullaly
Abington
Florence Carr
Frank Sheridan
Bros
Torrey & Vialle
Concord
Wm Priest
John Weaving
Wm Marshall
Washington, DC
Jacob Lawrella
Waltham and
Parker Streets
James N. Haire
Emmanuel Taylor
Fitchburg
Holy Name
Crowe Park
Colonial Hall
Mouseley’s
Charles
George Swanson
Theaconess Hospital
Nash Chummy
New
J. J. Ledgard
M. B. Church
E. N. Atiyeh
China Famine Fund
White Cross
Sugg Relic Room
Muy Buy Aves
Main -St
Libbey
California
W. Roxbury A.A
DeLee’s Drug Store
Nason Street
Rexa
Maynard, Mass
Harding
Masons
Legion Post
Miss Sherr
Miss Hanninen
Perkins & Wells
Hubbard ST
Fullenton Hat Shop
P. O
United States
Finney & Hoitt
South Acton
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