Maynard News Highlights Local Events and Figures
The Maynard News notes the RV Club plans its annual Fall dance for November 4 at Powder Mill road hall. Lester F. Cowle urges voters to cast ballots next Tuesday amid several referendums. Lauri Hurvilla joined the 99th division reunion in Harrisburg. Charles Madded and Gunner Falk each bag two pheasants at Littleton. Arvo Maki returns home from Union Hospital Framingham after a September 13 burn incident.
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Maynard “Rv Club
Powder Mill Road Hall
Charles Madded
Gunner Falk
Littleton
Maynard Red
Charlie
Arvo’ Maki
Florida Road
Union Hospital
Framingham
Maynard Garden Club to Host November Meeting
The Maynard Garden Club will meet Monday November 6 at the home of Mrs James Ledgard Summers Street. Miss Staples of Wayside Inn will present pictures and narrate the Wayside Inn story. Exhibits of Thanksgiving decorations will be shown.
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Maynard
Maynard’ Garden Club Vai Rtcet
James Ledgard
Summer Street
Birth Announcement for Ann Elizabeth Maynard-Tuffle
Mr and Mrs Theodore Tuffle of 17 Acton Street announce the birth of a daughter, Ann Elizabeth, born Tuesday morning at Enferson Hospital.
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Maynard
Theodore Tuffle
Acton Street
Ann
Elizabeth
Tuestigy
Enferson Hospital
Surprise housewarming for Mr and Mrs Lawrence Quinn
A large group of friends gathered at 13 Linden Street to celebrate a new home. Guests from Danbury West Concord Maynard and Sudbury presented the couple with a purse of money. Social evening followed with refreshments served.
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Maynard
Lawrence Quinn
Linden Street
Danbury
West Concord
Sudbury
Maynard Country Club Haloween Party Highlights Fun and Games
The Maynard Country Club held its annual Halloween party last Saturday night with goblin decorations and a large turnout of members and guests. Highlights included a doughnut eating contest won by Mr. and Louis Primiano, an apple pushing game with Joe Colombo, and a team event where Grace Colombo and Tom Duggan tied Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tobin. The luncheon was provided by Mrs. Frank Croft and Mrs. Jack Cunningham.
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Maynard
Maynard’ Country Club
Hallowe’en
Hallowe'en
Milewski
Louis Primiano
Tom Duggan
c‘Ab
Joe Colombo
Joe
Grace Colombo
Bob’ Tobin
Tory’ Cotombo
Jack Johnston
Speck” Kane
Frank Croft
Jack Cunningham
Greeks’ Committee
Frank
Billerica set to host Howe High in weekend clash
Maynard A Maynard high school eleven with strong offense faces Howe High School at Billerica on Saturday afternoon. Coach Vin Wassel expects local team to leverage home advantage against a reputedly tough opponent that has troubled them in the past.
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Maynard
Maynard High School
Howe HE. S
Billerica
Vin Wassel
Community Thanks for Support After Loss
The Donahue family and Miss Alice Wollershied express sincere appreciation to neighbors friends and others for help during the recent loss of their mother. Floral tributes and spiritual cards provided great consolation.
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Joseph Donahue
Alice Wollershied
Maynard Man White Dies Sudden at 53
Maynard Leo White 53 of 3 Percival Street died suddenly last Sunday morning. A longtime janitor at the local high school he was born in Maynard and leaves a widow Minty Bakun, five children Leo Jr William Francis and two sisters Su Lin McSweeney of West Conn two brothers Arthur J Oswy ard and Walter White of Lawrence. Funeral Tuesday at St Bridget’s Church with military burial at parish cemetery pending bearers led by Frank J. Dewars American Lesson.
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Maynard
Leo White
Percival Street
Ageal High School
Mr. White
Wittow
Minty
Bakun
Leo Jr
William
Francis
Hearing Held On Maynard Zoning By Law Discussion
A Maynard town meeting discussed proposed zoning by law with B Allen Benjamin explaining principles and the impact on current uses. The plan allows continuance of nonconforming buildings and notes 150 Massachusetts towns already zoning. residents urged attendance for November 13th to influence growth.
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Maynard
B. Allen Benjamin
State’ Planing Board
Massachusetts
Maynard Legion Opens 1950 51 Membership Drive
Commander announces the American Legion membership drive running through January 1 1951. He says a high membership counters communism and will reach beyond newspapers into homes, urging potential members to join amid world tensions.
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Maynard
Wuorio
American Legion
Legion
Idrive
Valley Head Hospital Show Delights Vets and Civilians
Mrs Phyllis Richards and her group entertained veterans and civilians at Valley Head hospital Carlisle with a varied program. Betsyht Barbara McNamara Phyllis Shaw Jackie Malcolm Dancing Dolls Carol Frances Dolsori Mary Hebert and Pop Steinman performed dances songs and piano pieces under Ernie Richards as master of ceremonies. Audience reaction was enthusiastic.
Legion Party Maynard Hallowe en Event Highlight
Hallowe en party at the Legion in Maynard draws attendees for a seasonal social. Prominent participants report festive costumes and community gathering in a local venue.
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Maynard
the Legion
Hottie
Mrs Feta Aho Dies From Burns In Acton
Mrs Feta Aho 81 died from burns suffered while burning leaves in front of her Acton Street home the prior Saturday. Born in Finland she lived in town 38 years. Widow of John Aho she leaves a son Urho M. of South Acton and two daughters Mrs Laimi Tukkala of Maynard and another in Finland. Funeral services were held at W A Twombley parlors with Rev Hantala in en officiating burial in Glenwood cemetery.
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Maynard
Heta Aho
Acton Street
Finland
John Aho
Urho M
South Acton
Laimi Tukkala
W. A. Twombley
Hantalainen
Finnish Congregational Church
Glenwood Cemetery
Training Course For Veterans Plarned By Maynard Legion
The Frank J. DeMars Post American Legion No 235 Maynard announces a correction officer training course for local veterans and nearby towns in cooperation with John C Dolan Massachusetts Reformatory Concord. The civil service exam is set for December 2 at the Reformatory, offering 2820 to 3420 yearly pay, 40 hour week, sick leave credits, paid vacation and a pension system. Exams are for men ages 22 to 40, with registration on Friday November 3 from 6 30 to 7 30 PM at the Reformatory.
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Maynard
Legionnaires
Frank J. DeMars
American Legion
John C. Dolan
Massachusetts Reformatory
Concord
Reformatory
Ledgards celebrate 25th wedding anniversary in Tremont street
Maynard and Mrs Edward Ledgard observed their 25th wedding anniversary with open house last Saturday. Relatives and friends serenaded them and extended best wishes along with gifts. Edward Ledgard works at his brother's news store on Nason street and is known for his sharp wit in the morning rush. The couple, in good health, reunited with friends from Framingham Winthrop Saxonville Amesbury and Somerville.
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Maynard
Edward Ledgard
Tremont Street
Nason Street
Happy Coupe
Framingham
Winthrop
Saxonville
Amesbury
Somerville
Maynard-A housewarming for Tau no Hyden hosts in town
A housewarming was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Tau no Hyden on Sunday October 22 by friends from Stow Maynard Boxboro Ac ton Saxonville Townsend and New Hampshire. Pastor Aho presented a purse of money on behalf of relatives friends and neighbors. The couple received individual gifts and a short sermon and welcome speech followed. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ray Phalon Mrs Toive J. J. Erkkinen and Mrs Paavo Erkkinen.
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Maynard
Tauno Hyden
Stow
Boxboro
Acton
Saxonville
Townsend
New Hampshire
Aho
Moufit Calvary Church
Ray Phalon
Toive J. J. Erkkinen
Paavo Erkkinen
NO PLACE TO GO IN FORT WORTH POLICE HEADQUARTERS
A man arrested for drunkenness broke from officers at Fort Worth police headquarters and ran around a corner and down a flight of stairs amid laughter from the patrolmen.
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Fort Worth
Tex
U.P
Police
Maynard Rebekahs install Mizpah Lodge officers
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge at Maynard installed new officers in a ceremony October 25 in the Masonic hall. Bets honored included Noble Grand Irene Hekka la and Vice Grand Florence Whitney Johnson, with many officers and banner bearers named. Refreshments followed as hostesses organized a color themed reception.
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Maynard
Irene Hekkala
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
Masonic Hall
Beatrice Stone
Gladys Stone
Marion Whitney
Marguerite Jokisaari
Marjory Whitney
Mary Eaton
Inez McDonald
Maxy Wheeler
Gladys Nelson
Eleanor Jones
P.N. G
Esther Marsden
Edith Whitney
Faith Brayden
Mildred Hamilton
Marion Athorn
Inez Lester
Abbie Isner
P.N.G
Guardian
Gertrude Keens
Helen Brayden
Florence Whitney Johnson
Mary Wheeler
Mary Holt
Mary Osmo
Alina Tervo
Mizpah Lodge
Halloween Party Hosts and Guests at Garlick Home
Mrs Barilone hosted a Hallowe en party last Saturday at Mrs Clarence Garlick’s home 191 Great Road. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Quinn Mr and Mrs Donald Roger Sgt and Mrs George Hatusseman Mr and Mrs Robert McGary and Mr and Mrs Garlick with games and refreshments from a decorated buffet.
Local residents and visitors highlighted in Roxbury and Boston outing
John K Robblée of Great Road works as maintenance man at Roxbury Carpet Company in Saxonville. Charles and Gail Patterson, children of Mr and Mrs Robert Patterson of Crescent Street, enjoyed their first train ride to Boston on Saturday. The children were guests of Mrs William Batsford and her daughter Carolyn who attended the Rodeo at the Boston Garden.
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John K. Robblée
Great Road
Roxbury Carpet Company
Saxonville
Charles
Gail Patterson
Robert Patterson
Crescent Street
Boston
William Batsford
Carolyn
Barbers Long at St Miford Ages Total 177
Two Halifax barbers in St Miford Mass have a combined 177 years in the trade. Frank H. Thomas, 89, has 74 years as a barber and Joseph B. McClure, 88, has 72 years. They have worked side by side for decades.
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ST Miford
Mass
Frank H. Thomas
Joseph B. McClure
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Maki
Mrs Maki and I express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness during my illness at Framingham Hospital and after returning home. Signed Arvo Maki and Maynard
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Maki
Framingham Hospital
Maynard
4-H Chub Plans Wednesday Meeting With Miss Slade
In observance of National 4-H Week the Maynard 4H club will hold a program next Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the Town House. Miss Margaret Slade from Middlesex County will show photos of her Europe trip and discuss her experiences. Mrs Mildred Sawyer invites all interested to attend and refreshments will be served.
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Maynard
Margaret Slade
Middlesex County
Europe
Mildred’ Sawyer
Military Rites Held for Post Commander Leo White
Military honors were accorded Post Commander Leo White of the American Legion in a full funeral on Tuesday October 31. Many friends from the Post attended to pay respects to the deceased leader.
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Maynard
Leon White
American Legion
Town Finance Group Announces November Meeting Date
The finance committee for Maynard invites citizens and taxpayers to a special Town Meeting to discuss articles. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 7. Members urge attendees to meet with the committee at Town Hall to review the topics.
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Maynard
Nance Committee
Maynard-Memb 4-H Sewing Club News
The Maynard-Memb 4-H Sewing club met at Mrs Jatt ler's home on Tuesday. The first class sewed bags while the second focused on shirts and blouses.
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Maynard
Memb
Maynard and Perkins Celebrate Newborn Sons
Mr and Mrs Maynard and Mr and Mrs Perkins announce the birth of two sons born Monday Emerson. Congratulations are extended to both families on the arrivals and health of the infants.
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Maynard
Sell Perkins
Monday Emerson
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Rice
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Pillsbury
Wilson’s Noodles & Chicken Dinner
U. 8
Maine
Country Club
Eeo White
Mase
St. Bridget’s
Hospital Show
É Mein
Legion Party
U. S
Feta Aho
Maynard Wortran
Methodist
Rebekahs
Irene Hekala
Noble Grand of
Mizpah
Mrs. Barilone
Sadak
Johnsons
Tampax
Jewel Rr
Maln
Clovernook Farm
Randall Rd
Stow Country Club
Town Finan
4-H
CLUB
MEEY
Lafayette
Val Get BY
Fine
Clare Gable
Barbara
Stanwyck
Broad Fee Seber Gerirule
Arthur Ke Kirk’ Douglas
the Glass Men
Greer Gar
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