Maynard News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Maynard and West Acton church services for veterans and family gatherings. school events include Camp S54 conference, commencements June 17 to 19. Assabet league prep with Ollomatics Rangers. local clubs plan fairs, reunions, and concerts. Postmaster and town officials attend statewide meetings. Pratt family news and charity whist event noted.
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Methodist Church
Mins
Edith
Camp S54
Spee
Acton
Inventor of Tonic Sol Fa System in Norwich Roots
The tonic sol-fa system of teaching vocal music was invented by Miss Sara Abn Glover of Norwich around 1812 and later refined by Rev. John Carmen. The method aimed to simplify sight singing and vocal instruction for broad use.
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Sara Abn Glover
Norwich
Zensibar Controls Most Global Clove Crop
Zanzibar, a Sultanate island off Af rica’s west coast, dominates about 80 percent of the world’s clove crop through its cultivation and export network.
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Zensibar
Sultanate Island
Zanzibar
Africa
Voyage of Mateo Polo and coastal piracy tale
The excerpt recalls Mateo Polo describing a Venetian traveler from over 600 years ago who speaks of a seacoast province to India. He notes that when ships enter ports in foul weather or for any reason, the ship and cargo are seized with a claim that “you have been sent here to take our property.”
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Mateo Polo
India
Colorado's Coal Fields Vast Resource Estimates Reported
The Colorado coal fields cover more than 179980 square miles with an estimated coal content over 871 billion tons. Officials say this could supply the nation for about 750 years.
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Colorado
Benefit Show Displays Cloth Manufacturing Process at Mill
A moving picture titled Processes of Manufacturing Cloth in the Asabet Mill will be shown at the High School Auditorium on Wednesday May 21. The St George's Episcopal vestry sponsors the charity event with travel pictures of Tulu and a comic strip. Two shows are scheduled for 5 46 and 8 16 with Will Brayden operating the sectors and William Vi assisting.
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St George's Copal Church
Tulu
Will Brayden
William
Maynard High senior banquet opens 1986 commencement
The Maynard High School senior class banquet was held Thursday night in the school gym to begin the 1986 commencement program. 104 seniors attended with faculty guests and class officers. Louis Bachrach served as toastmaster. Speakers included James P King superintendent Leo Mullin Ruth Bradley William H Reynolds Gerald Spratt Howard Hen ty and Daniel O Leary. A faculty poem dedicated to the class was read.
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Maynard High School
Louis Bachrach
James P' King
Leo Mullin
Ruth Bradley
William H Reynolds
Gerald Spratt
Howard Henty
Daniel O'Leary
Wak
Weektrom's Orchestra Delights Banquet With Gift of Class Ing
The event features Weektrom's orchestra performing after a banquet music segment. Attendees receive a gift tied to the class ing, adding a ceremonial touch to the gathering.
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Weektrom
Acton Pastor Speaks at Church Service
Rev. Matthew J.A. Vance, pastor, led a delegation of attendees from the Peoples group at a service yesterday. The group planned to attend a meeting in West Boylston next Monday.
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Mathew JA Vance
Peoples Group
West Boylston
Colonial Records of 1650 Va Official Documents
Colonial government records dating to 1650 in Virginia describe official documents from colonial authorities. The items reflect governance practices, land grants, and regulatory actions preserved as early colonial archival material.
Honolulu First Longest City Distinction Noted
The city and county of Honolulu are recognized as the longest city by some government definitions. Efforts show outreach to Midway Island about 1,300 miles northwest and to another island about 960 miles south, reflecting expansive administrative reach.
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Honolulu
Actuahu
Midway Island
Island
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