New Year Revels at Warren Estate End in Happy Engagement
Warren Brownlee surprises guests at a New Year party by admitting a change of heart about youth and declaring plans that Doug and Marjorie’s engagement should be celebrated. The gathering, once somber, becomes festive as Uncle Warren embraces the idea of youth, fun, and a future together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Hanson
Uesé Warren
Majorie
Warren Brownlee
Warren Crane
Sondeee
Marjorie
Grouch
Warren
Doug
Douglas
Mar. Jorié
Doug O
Wedding of Edith Weckstrom and John McGrath in Concord
In a quiet Maynard area ceremony at St Bernard's church Concord on Friday 7:30 pm Edith M Weckstrom daughter of Mr and Mrs Karl Weckstrom of Butler Avenue married John B McGrath son of Mrs and Mrs Bernard McGrath of Bedford Road Concord The couple will reside at 11 Bimcourt Maynard after a wedding trip to a secret destination Edith wore moss green wool with bridal roses and baby's breath Miss Jennie Thorne attended in rose dress with Jean Beauty roses and lily of the valley Ted McGrath served as best man John McGrath is a mail carrier and both have connections to Maynard and Concord schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayneard
Edith M. Weckstrom
Karl Weckstrom
Butler
Avenué
John B. McGrath
Bernard McGrath
Bedford Road
Concord
St. Bernard’s Church
George F Mulcahy
Jennierbone
Ir Rose d
Ted McGrath
Els
Aan
Maynard High School
Atea
Concord High School
Tilton Academy
Bimcourt
Maynard
Red Cross fund drive structured in Acton districts
Acton Center Wes and South District Red Cross units launched an intensive fundraising campaign with Burton Harvey chairing Acton Center and Henry Hopkinton leading West Acton. The committees include Grace Sears Miss Milbury Marjorie Brown and others. Local units retain fifty cents of each membership for a member fund and aim for a banner year after prior hurricane relief and a $300 National Red Cross gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Red Cross
Acton Center
Wes
South
Burton Harvey
Henry Hopkinton
West Acton
Harvey
Grace O. Sears
the Milbury
Marjorie Brown
Samuell. Knowlton
Mildred Drummond
Robert Willett
Francis Collins
Naional Red Cross
Washington
Webster Mills and Assabet Mills Win Navy Kersey Contract
A Washington dispatch says Webster Mills of Webster and Assabet Mills of Maynard jointly secured a $305,100 Kersey contract for the U S Navy Department under the Walsh Healy Act. The agreement requires prevailing wages and sets a maximum work week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
A _ dispatch
Washington
Webster Mills
Webster
Assabet Mills
U. S. Navy Department
Body of Missing Man From August Identified
The body of 82 year old William A Lohnes of Arlington Massachusetts found in woods along the Bedford Carlisle line is identified as the missing man who disappeared August 13 while blueberry picking. Arlington police notified his relatives who confirmed the clothing matched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Lexington
William A. Lohnes
Arlington
Mass
Bedford-Carlisle
William Wilkinson
Lexington Sportsmen’s Club
Frederick Sullivan
Armistice Night Observance In Bedford
Armistice Night was observed by Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post No 921 American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary in Bedford Town hall. A baked bean supper preceded a memorial service for departed comrades. Rev Frank Thompson offered the prayer as taps by Gerald Qua ended the observance. Frank Cloutier and Mrs Frank Cloutier spoke, community singing led by Mrs Leslie Blake, and dancing continued late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Blake
Marlboro Airport Flight Classes Start This Week
Marlboro students enrolled at the Marlboro airport will have weekly classes in room 39 at Marlboro High School. Sixty five students have signed up. Robert Carey, Commercial Pilot and instructor, leads the course in Theory of Flight and Meteorology. Plans include guest talks from the Civil Aeronautics Department. Anyone over 16 may join by registering with Carey or Dwyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Marlboro High School
Robert Carey
Civil Aeronautics Department
Richard Dwyer
Armistice Day Ball Noted By Sudbury Post Officials
Sudbury Post reports the Armistice Day Ball held at the Town Hall on the night of the event attended by local residents and members of the American Legion. The celebration marked the end of hostilities and paid tribute to veterans with dances and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Sudbury Post
Maynard Holds Armistice Day Service With Legion
Maynard observed Armistice Day with a solemn program supervised by Commander William F. Baron of Frank J. DeMars Post. Veterans Legion Auxiliary Girl and Boy Scouts and the High School Band marched from Town House to Memorial Park for a service featuring Girls Chorus, a prayer by Rev George Koponen, two minutes of silence, and a peace address by Commander Baron. A firing squad directed by P C Frank E F Parks and taps closed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
William F. Baron
Frank J. DeMars
U. L
the Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Park
Vheator Colburn
George ‘Koponen
Barun
P. C. Frank EF. Parks Ard Taps
Georgia Mae Yodels At Amateur Show On Parker Street
Georgia Mae and family headlined an amateur show at Parker Street Hall Wednesday night. The program featured vocalists, dancers, and novelty acts with The Rambling Rovers winning first prize and locals like Gladys Geldhart and Raymond Lovely placing. Georgia Mae plans another amateur show after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Georgia Mae
Parker Street Hall
WORL
Miss Muze
Paby Ann Christofono
di Grappo Brothers
Phyllis Christofono
Fop Steinman
Rambling Rovers
Maynard Musical Organization
Gladys Geldhart
Marlboro
Raymond Lovely
Hudson
Forcythe Sisters
Cowgir Sing
Sudbury
Madeline Terrasi
Phylis Blanchard
Florence Croft
Harry Frye
Marie Lundini
Harold Smith
Prairie’ Ramblers
Jacqueline Kelley
Barbara ‘Croft
James B. Farrell
Sylvester Sullivan
Elticos
Hastings Celebrate 56th Wedding Anniversary
Mark 56th anniversary of marriage for Mr and Mrs Lewis C Hastings of Mair Street. They received flowers cards and greetings from many friends on Tuesday November 7. The occasion marked their 56th year of marriage officiated by the late Rev Samuel Kinongton former Universalist Church pastor. They visited daughter Ethel Tule and family at East Pepperell over the weekend. The couple have long resided in Actonell and are cherished by numerous friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Lewis C. Hastings
Mair Street
Samuel Kinongton
Universalist Church
Ethel Tule
East Pepperell
Actonell
Ortsmen Take Over Winter Quarters
Ortsmen seize winter quarters in a move that affects local operations and scheduling. Details remain sparse as officials confirm a shift in management and access to facilities.
Acton Teachers Club Benefit Play Draws Big Crowd
Standing room only filled Planchard Auditorium at Acton high school for the Acton Teachers Club annual three act comedy Are You a Mason. The show supported the school’s Dental Clinic fund with a cast of teachers and senior students delivering laughs and applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Planchard
Acton High School
Acton Teachers’ Club
Dental Clinic Fund
Kal Kansanniva
Acton Center School
New York City
Samuel French
New You
Theodore Ehrhardt
John Mitchell
Walter F. Hall
Richard B
Greenman
Leonard Godfrey
Leonard Godfrey, ‘Carl Lundberg, Eleanor Thompson, Frank Braman
Ruth Berglind
Alice’ Feehan
Ruthilde
CeceHa ‘Callahan
Helen Laird
Eleanor Brown
Dr. McNally
Enevieve Creeley
Maynard Woman's Club Hosts Guest Night at Knights Hall
Maynard Woman's Club held Guest Night on Tuesday November 14 at 8 o’clock in Knights of Columbus hall. President Mrs William McGarry welcomed members and guests and introduced Edward F Payne whose crayon sketches and Dickens impersonations entertained the crowd. Frances Eberlein sang solo and was praised. refreshments were served by Caterer Hicks of Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Woman’s Club
Knights of Columbus Hall
William McGarry
Edward F. Payne
Frances Eberlein
Badford Grange Elects Officers At Monday Meeting
The Bedford Grange held a regular meeting in the Town Hall on Monday evening to elect officers for the year. Elected were Master Marshall Fish, Overseer Floyd Netzer, Lecturer Mrs Ruth Johnston, Assistant Steward Leslie Stacey, Lady Assistant Steward Edith Canis, Steward Ter Swanson, Jelin Dona Wehcounae Fiora, Mrs Etta Stacey, Cer es Mrs Betty Fish, Pomona Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Badford
Marshall Fish
Floyd Netzer
Ruth Johnston
Leslie Stacey
Edith Canis
Ter Swanson
Fiora
Etta Stacey
Cerés
Betty Fish
Pomona
Marie
Deadline January 21 for filing World War II bonus claims
Commander William F. Baron of Frank J. DeMars Post A notes that January 2, 1940 is the final date under current law to file for World War II veterans compensation. About 148,000 veterans or dependents have not applied, totaling roughly 71 million dollars in potential bonuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
William F. Baron
Frank J. DeMars
Baron
Milford Maynard grid clash decides Midland League title
Milford faces Maynard at Milford Town Park this Saturday at 2 p.m. Maynard must beat Milford and Clinton to retain the title while Milford seeks a win to force at least a share of first in the league. Clinton could still claim the crown with results on Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Milford Maynard
Milford
Clinton
Ted Steeves
Mike Vodoklys
Hudson
Marlboro
Nick Julian
Rappazini
Greenwave
Francis Parker Speaks on Truth About Alcohol at Pilgrim Fellowship
Francis Parker was the speaker at the Pilgrim Fellowship meeting held Sunday evening at the Congregational church. His topic was What is the Truth about Alcohol. The young people will hold a church banquet on Saturday November 26 1939. tickets from Phyllis Merrick Helen Cuttell and Gladys Boeske. Next Sunday the Fellowship will go to Ashland. details to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard—Francis Parker
Pilgrim Fellowship
Congregational Church
Phyllis’ Merrick
Helen Cuttel
Gladyr ‘Boeske
Ashland
Ater
Sudbury Taxpayers Association Holds First Annual Meet
The Sudbury Taxpayers Association held its first annual meeting Monday evening at Lower Town Hall. President Piper presided with Secretary Poole. Pipes reported the association’s work and a bank balance of 39 dollars. Directors include Gemmen Buckingene and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Sudbury Taxpayers Asociation
Lower
Town
Piper
A de Poole
New Highway Plan Advances in Sudbury Wayland
State officials report the highway fund now shows 1.25 million dollars more than first estimated, enabling expanded work on a by pass route through Wayland and Sudbury to relieve bottlenecks on the Marlboro to Boston corridor. local opposition in Wayland Weston has blocked widening the Post Road, but engineers propose a road over the by pass to ease traffic and hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W.woodman
State House
Boston
Sudbury
Wayland
Marlboro
State Highway Fund
Way
Weston
Department “of Public’ Works Engineers
Sudpresent
Public Whist Party For Charities By Knights Of Pythias
Maynard reports a public whist party and social to be held Monday evening November 20 at Union Rooms Co operative Building. At 8 30 pm refreshments and a half hour Pythian broadcast on WAAB will feature Judge Franklin W L Miles and Mary L Iris. Proceeds aid Pythian Chari ties including Relief Fund Kiddie Kamp Movement and Pythian Sisters Home. Arrangements by Fox Spence Bumpus Shearer and Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard—Willam Vv. Cameron
Progressive Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Co-operative
at & o@lOéK
Pythian
WAAB
Franklin W.L. Miles
The
Mary L. Iris
Pythian Sisters
Pythian Relief Fund
Kiddie Kamp’ Movement
Pythian Sisters Home
Thomas ¥. Fox
Charles J. Spence
Harry
Bumpus
Charles H. Shearer
William V. Cameron
Maynard Couple Observe Silver Anniversary at Home
Mark Silver and Maynard residents Mr and Mrs Michael Piecewicz quietly observe their silver wedding anniversary at 237 Main Street. They are joined by two sons, Attorney Benjamin M Piecewicz and Walter Piecewicz, celebrating 26 years of marriage in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Michael Piecewicz
Main Street
Benjamin M. Pieewicz
Walter Piecewicz
Piecewicz
Maynard Man Hosts Bachelor Party Before Engagement
Maynard resident Harold Glickman was toasted at a stag party by sixty friends at the Foxer Hounds Club. The event featured dinner and entertainment as Glickman, a Maynard graduate and head of a local furniture business, prepares for his upcoming marriage next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Harold Glickman
Foxer Hounds
Glickman
Maynard Aen
Dartmouth College
Mart ‘Systene
Rutland Couple Guests at Harvard Army Football Event
Robert Pat and Miss Helen Kerrigan of Rutland Vermont attended a Harvard Army football event with their guests, appearing at the campus ceremony and social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pat
Helen Kerrigan
Rutland
Vermont
Talon Ieee Ea Oe Min Sens
Berg Jang
Harvard Armiy
Sudbury Man Dies After Retirement From Brook Farm Foreman Role
Herbert Whit 58 a longtime Sudbury foreman at Brook Farm died suddenly at his State Road home. Born in England he lived in Sudbury 30 years and was well known in the community. He survived by his wife Hild and four sons. private funeral to be held at his home with burial in W. cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Herbert Whit
Brook Farm
State Road
East Sudbury
England
H. P. Hood Company
Wi ‘Hild (Jones) Whitworth
John
Cheeles
Robert R. Cheney
Mark’s Church
Southboro
Ing
Fh W
Maynard-Charles E Tf Installed Master at Ceremony
Maynard-Charles E Tf was installed master of the United Wi at a ceremony held at Co-operative hall. Joseph Cronin, grand officiated and John EB. O'Colm led a la cation of Framingham. Other officers installed include John Malay PMW George I Enstein, foreman, Mrs. Christian QC Mary I recorder, Mrs. Victria treasurer, Simon Christian oral secretary, Lena a jan guide, Gertrude Tobin, Lauretta Tobin, and pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Charles
Éient
United Wiat
Co-operative Hall
Joseph Cronin
John EB. O’colm
Framingham
John Malay
PMW
George Ienstein
Christiian
Mary i
Victria
Simon Christian
Lena A Jan
Gertrude
Tobin
Lauretta
Military Whist Night At Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
A well attended Military Whist event hosted by Mizpah Rebekah Lodge No. 1.0.0. Odds Odd Fellows featured a door prize won by Edith Chandler with other prizes awarded to Mrs. Graham Weir. Nellie will be held next Tuesday at £.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Mittée of
Mizpah
Rebekah U and
Maynard’ Lodge
Odd Fellows
Edith Chandler
Prises
Graham Weir
Nellie
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ST. Pernard
M. Weckstrom Is
of John B. McDoncord
Washington Dispatch
U. S. Navy
Williar A. Lohnes
Lecionnaires
Cive
Dental Clinic
Woman's Club
Francis Parker
Mark Silver
Herbert Whitworth
H. P. Hod Company
Elks’ Home
MAR Jones Boys Orche
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