Ensign Edwin Getely Welcomes a Son at Canton
A son was born to Ensign Edwin Getely of the U S service last week at The Enter Hospital. Public schools closed Wednesday noon for the annual wakegiving holiday and will reopen Monday morning near Flaherty. Lieut Commander Grant Denon visited Walter Denniston on Main Street. A large crowd watched the Boston Yanks play the Packers at Fenway Park last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Getely
U. S
Grant Denon
Walter Denniston
Boston Yanks
Packers
Fenway Park
Lt Donald Lent Discharged From Air Forces Service
First Lieutenant Don Bent of 21 Elm Street was discharged from the Air Forces after three years and six months of service, including ten months in the Western Pacific theater. The officer completed active duty with honors and returns to civilian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lent
Mayhard Hero Honored at Tilton School Memorial
The Tilton School in New Hampshire held a memorial ceremony for forty World War II veterans. The event honored fallen heroes and preserved their memories in a sacred, lasting tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton School
M, New Hampshire
Anthony
Local Notices Highlight Community Milestones and Service
A resident, ae ayance, returned from two years in the armed services with service in Nome Alaska and Panama. James B Farrell and wife Maple Street marked their 24th wedding anniversary and Farrell’s birthday. Thomas E King Powder Mill Road remembered among friends at a Sunday gathering. Mrs Jack Hirvi, once of this town, visits sister Mrs Clifford Walcott in Brooks Oregon near Otter River church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Ayance Ased
Armed Service
Nome
Alaska
Panama
James B. Farrell
Maple Street
Mr. Farrell
Thomas E. King
Powder Mill Road
Ieee Ee Ee
Siededah
Jack Hirvi
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Clifford Walcott
Brooks Street
Notable attendees at Yank's Boston football game
J François Cleary Helen Cleary Catherine Murray John Driscoll John Moynihan and Albert Sullivan attended the Yank's football game in Boston last Sunday. Mrs Minerva Carbary from Summer Hill road left Tuesday for Hitago and Missouri to visit natives. She and relatives plan to extend the trip to Tennessee Miami Florida and expect to return for Christmas holidays with four sons home from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. François Cleary
Helen Cleary
Catherine Murray
John Driscoll
John Moynihan
Albert Sullivan
Boston
Minerva Carbary
Summer Hill Road
Hitago
Missouri
Tennessee
Miami
Florida
New Ruling In Seas Packages For Army Personnel
Maynard Frank Sheridan postmaster announced a new ruling on parcel sizes for overseas Army personnel. The limit increases from five pounds to eleven pounds and combines length and girth requirements to 42 inches or 72 inches, with items requested by the addressee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Frank Sheridan
Teachers Visit Maynard For Army Operations Institute
On Saturday November 1 Maynard hosted an Army Operations Institute day for 60 Massachusetts teachers including principals Miss Julia McCarthy and Miss Florence Merriam. The group toured weather and communications operations flight control and took a 25 minute C-47 plane ride with James Bernardo of the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Alice Beal supervised the closing forum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Julia McCary
Florence Erriam
South School
Irene Merriam
Lynn
Katherine Mary Kinsley
Roosevelt School
Massachusetts
Gan Airport
State Department of Education
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission
James Bernardo
Pop Education Service
Civ- Aeronautics’ Administration
Washington D.C
Alice .B. Beal
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge plans December meeting and rehearsal
The Mizpah Rebekah Lodge 54 schedules its next regular meeting for Thursday December 6 with a degree rehearsal and requests notice from unavailable officers. A St Georges parish hall dance on Saturday November 24 at 8 pm offers no admission but accepts voluntary donations. Rev George Koponen preached November 11 at a Finnish Congregational church home service in Fitchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
Nt 54
Gertrude Renfield
St. George's Parish
George Koponen
Fitchburg
Armistice Day Program at Emerson Junior High
Armistice Day program presented by Miss Terrasi in Room IV for Emerson Junior High pupils and parents. Edna Lutz announced. Donald Lent Violin. Ronald Gagne Long. Arlene Kaplan In Flanders Field. Marilyn Larsen Flanders. Dianne Over Thee. Walter Serned Again. Albert Mariano accompanied on piano accordion. Rachel Keto piano solo. John Johnsen Give Peace Again. Star Spangled Banner. Band under Miss St Hilaire directed as pupils entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Sol
Ronald Gagne
Walter Mattson
Albert Mariano
Rachel Keto
John Johnsen
Miss St. Hilaire
Navy sailor Barnes cited for excellent service in action
John William Barnes, RDM, U S Navy, son of Mrs Samuel Buscemi of Maynard, received a commendation for excellent service after destroying secret material during a 26 March 1945 action that saved valuable information. Rear Admiral W J Ainsworth signed the citation. Nebraska University at Fontanelle notes it was the first regularly chartered college west of the Missouri River, chartered in 1858.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
John William Barne
U. S. Navy
Samuel Buscemi
Main ‘Street
Pacific Fleet
John William Barnes
Nanisishoto
Marc
W. J. Ainsworth
Nebraska University
Fontanelle
Missouri River
Card of Thanks for Expression of Sympathy
The family expresses sincere appreciation for the acts of assistance and sympathy shown during the recent bereavement. Flowers and cards from associations and lodges were a great consolation. Signed Mrs. Annie Jones Edwin Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Janes Mr. Se Gee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jones
Edwin Taylor
Fred G. Janes
Se Gee
Town Board Meeting Notice for Permit Applications
The regular selectmen meeting will be held Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 PM in the Town House Selectmen's Room. Applications for permits should be predenied at that time to the appropriate officer.
Legion to Meet Monthly at 7 30 P M on Third Tuesday
The American Legion announces monthly meetings at 7 30 P M on the third Tuesday. Corporal William J Higgins receives honorable discharge from the Army at Scott Field this week after nearly four years of service in the Aleutian Islands and Attu. He is one of five sons of Mr and Mrs John Higgins of Parker Street. Second Lieutenant Joseph S Woitkiewicz of Inley Street is honorably discharged from the Army Air Forces on November 15 after two and a half years in the Army. Pf C Stanley Kaysieyczik is honorably discharged on November 1. his mother Mrs Mary Kaysieyczik lives at 4 Railroad Street. Ralph W Robins discharged from the U S Marines on November 4 in Philadelphia, Penn. his wife Lillian resides at 19 Euclid Avenue.
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William J.higgins
Army
Scott ‘Field
Ois
Corporal Higgins
Aleutian Islands
Attu
John Higgins
Parker Street
Joseph S. Woitkiewicz
Inley Street
Army Air Forces
Pfe
Stanley Kaysieyczik
Mary Kaysieyczik
Railroad Street
Ralph W. Robins
U. S. Marines
Philadelpia
Penn
Lillian
Euclid Avenue
Maynard Bachrach M D Opens Worcester Practice at Pearl Street
Maynard Samuel Bachrach M D son of Mr and Mrs I H Bachrach Acton street opens medical office at 4 Pearl Street Worcester He is a Tufts Medical College and University of Maine graduate with military service as a Major and Army Air Force flight surgeon overseas three years He played college football and held a University of Maine heavyweight boxing title He is married with two children and has interned in Boston and Worcester hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Samuel Bachrach
I. H. Bachrach
Acton
Pearl Street
Worcester
Tufts Medical College
University of Maine
Goddard Seminary
Boston
Army Air Force
H.c
Maine
Lieutenant Woitkiewicz Discharged From Service
Lieut Joseph S Woitkiewicz of McKinley Street has been honorably discharged from the Army Air Forces after two years and six months of service as a pilot. The discharge was received at Westover Field headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Joseph S. Woitkiewicz
McKinley
Street
Army
Air Forces
Westover Field
Methodist Church Maynard Annual Fair Plans
Rev. Herbert F. Fulton leads Sunday worship on Spiritual Veils Covering Our World. Church School at 9 30 a m, Youth Fellowship to follow. Church fair preparations underway for Friday November 30 with committees handling work aprons candy and more. Doors open 3 00 pm with chicken pie hamburg fish chowder suppers and varied menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Herbert F. Fulton
Esther Evans
Ood
Luella Lent
Alice Rowe
Candy
Beatrice Cook
Eleanor Case
Rowe
W. Christian Service
Sims
Adelphinig
Holiday Bird Stuffing From Cereal Based Mix
A retro kitchen note describes stuffing a fowl with a cereal based mix using onion, prunes or apricots and milk. It provides measurements for 4 cups of wheat flakes, 214 cups stuffing yield, and a method to truss the bird with a cord threaded through the body cavity and wings.
Maynard Corporal Vitkauskas Honored After Army Air Forces Service
Maynard resident Corporal Anthony Vitkauskas Jr formerly of Powder Mill Road was honorably discharged from the Army Air Forces. He served 20 months overseas with the North Atlantic Division at Dow Field Bangor Maine and Narsarsuaq Greenland as a hydraulic specialist. The division moved thousands of planes and evacuated wounded soldiers by air, deploying 150000 soldiers back to the United States. He is a Fordham High School 1934 alumnus and has two children Robert and Carol Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Anthony Vitkauskas, Jr
Powder Mill Road
Anthony Vitkauskas
Army Air Forces
North Adrlantic Division
ATC
Dow Field
Bangor
Maine
Narsarssuak
Greenland
Dow
North Atlantic
Europe
Africa
Asia
United States
Air Veyue
Greentana
Atlantic
Ae Ag
Neh Co
Itkauskas
Iheet
Neta
Panenat
York
Tey
Robert
Carol Ann
Coffee Party Benefits Iftish Relief at Kalevaiset Chine Retention
A coffee party to aid Iftish Relief is planned for November 24 at the Kalevaiset Chine Retention on 4 River Street. It starts Saturday afternoon at 3:00 and continues into the evening as long as volunteers are available. Homemade coffee cake will be offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Iftish Relief
Kalevaiset Chine
River Street
Pupils Celebrate Book Week at Emerson Junior High
Emerson Junior High marked Book Week with an eighth grade Literature class program led by Mrs. Tucker. Readings and a play titled Book Friends featured many students, followed by a composition on Books by Ann Weckstrom and various recitations and songs under Miss Colburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Emerson Junior
Tucker
Marjorie O’connnell
Margaret Whitney
Catherine Pendergast
Joan Paananen
Gerald Tierney
Edward Romanowski
John Perillo
Janet Thumith
Francis Penniman
Gertrude
Parker
David Pekkala
Frank Rogers
John Swanson
Chester Wolik
Alfred
Viola
Ann Weckstrom
William ‘Vitkauskis
Arthur Wirtanen
Miss Colburn
Textbook Distribution Lead Sergeant Laurence Lever in Europe
Sergeant Lawrence Lerer of Maynard Massachusetts leads textbook distribution at Delta Base information and education office for army university centers in Europe. He previously served with the 79th Division which captured Cherbourg and helped advance the Third Army into Germany. He arrived overseas in April 1944 and served in France and Germany earning the Good Conduct medal the European Theatre ribbon with three battle stars and the Combat Infantryman badge. His wife is Mrs Emma K Lever of 19 McKinley Street.
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Marseille
France
Lawrence Lerer
Maynard
Mass
Delta Base Section
Army
Europe
Lever
79Th
Cherbourg
Cocrage
Ate
Germany
Emma K. Lever
McKinley Street
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Maynard Grange
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Doris Kytola
Eleanor Mariano
Hazel Case
Adelaide Sims
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Anne’ Duclos
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Mrs. Duclos
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Eva Smith
N ! Grange
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Sheraton
Julius Gilder
Santa ‘Claus
Tél
Pia Hy
Armacy
ST. Maynard Ome
Elmo
Joseph H. Marang
Oklahoma City
Okla
Faith
Donald H. Brayden
USAAF
Elsie Brayden
Concord
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