Maynard Methodist Church Sees Growth and Plans
Rev. Herbert F. Fulton leads a sermon series on What is Right with the Church. Sunday services at 10 45 a m include a vested choir and a growing church school with a new high school class taught by the pastor. Epworth League topics cover joining the church and ministerial service. An official board meeting is set for Tuesday October 15 at 7 30 p m with urgent business.
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Methodist Church
Herbert F. Fulton
Seay
Church
William Naylor
Epworth League
Robert Meister
Frances D' Agata
Natick
Women’s Society For Christian Service
Herbert Reeton
Hudson
Maynard
Westboro
Gleasondale
Marlboro
Clinton
Believe in Life and Immortality Quote
A brief quotation attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson stresses that belief in life must precede belief in immortality. The line reflects a cautious philosophy about existential faith and human experience.
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Lieve
Robert Louis Stevenson
Busy Hangman If lying were a capital crime
The note treats lying as a capital crime in a playful Hangman style. It hints at crime and punishment with wordplay on over crime and labor, suggesting a humorous or satirical tone about deceit.
Young G O P Meet October 15 In Down House
A business meeting of the Young Men's Republican Club is set for Tuesday evening October 15 at eight in the Down House. Speakers include Albert W. Bullock and Archie R. Giroux. Plans cover remaning campaign activities and a large army event at K of C Hall October 26.
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Maynard
Young Men’s Republican Club
Down House
Albert W. Bullock
Waltham
Archie R. Giroux
Lexington
Middlesex County
Concord Deeds and Local Events Highlight Busy Concord News
Concord William E Porter joins Company H after a recent drill. Rumors whisper a yearlong training by January 1. Ladies Circle meets at Mrs Boreson’s 47 Main. Whist parties planned at Franklin Prescott’s and Piks Hall October 15. Bowling league opens with May Bees and Merrymakers wins. Sunday School supper Thursday at 6 30. Democratic Town Committee hosts whist at Daniel Sullivan’s 302 Main. State police report heavy traffic and minor accidents. Tufts and Lawrence Academy players noted. Arlington high school ball hockey results and next games outlined. K of C Communion Breakfast announced with Charles Mara guest. Meeting rescheduled to October 22. Local residents return from trips and travels nearby.
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Concord Grange
William Boreson
Main Street
Franklin Prescott
Barretts
Mill Road
Piks Hall
Concord Council K. of
Charles B. Mara
Errand Knight
Women of Sudbury Center Church Plan Aid Society Meet
The women of the Sudbury Center Methodist church invite all parishioners to gather Thursday at 7 45 p m to reorganize and expand the Ladies Aid Society activities.
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Sudbury
Methodist Church
Center
Ladies Aid Society
Maynard Church Week of Fellowship Activities
The Congregational church in Maynard announces a week of fellowship starting at 7 30 p m with Rev Leonard V Fowler as pastor The program includes joint supper with the Methodist church council meeting and various eve nings featuring guest speakers soloists and musical groups from local churches and towns Dr Herbert W Gates Dr Hugh Vernon White and Rev Alfred Bliss are among speakers with events focused on women men youth and family gatherings.
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Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Philathea
Matai Saiss
Frances Archers Madsen
Franklin Field
Brighton
Herbert W. Gates
Newton Center
Emory Stevens Bucks
Alfred Bliss
Massachusetts Conference of Congregational Christian Churches
Hugh Vernon White
The
Home Board
White Cross Guild to Meet October 13
The White Cross Guild meets Sunday evening October 13 at the Town House per president Mrs. A A Hilferty. The organization marks its 25th anniversary on October 28, 1940 and plans for the observance to be discussed at the meeting.
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White Cross Guild
A. A. Hilferty
Bedford OES Inspects Faul Revere Chapter
The Faul Revere Chapter OES held its annual inspection at the Town hall last Thursday night. Officers inspected included Mrs Madeline Pingree D G Matron Charles Mathaurs WGP Ruth Hunt deputy grand marshal with assistants Isabel Gasbee Fred Williamson Grace Temple Edna Holden Avis Wallis Florence White and Mrs Leilla Blake grand organist and Mrs James Richardson soloist. A short business meeting followed by supper served by the Rafta club in the Church of Christ vestry.
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Bedford
Faul Revere
O.E.S
Madeline Pingree
D. G
Charles Mathaurs
Ruth Hunt
Isabell Gasbee
Fred Williamson
Grace Temple
Edna Holden
Avis Wallis
Florence White
Leilla Blake
James Richardson
Rafta Club
Church of Christ Vestry
Local residents recount autumn trips and family illness
South Acton Mr and Mrs John Dunivan of Schoal Street had to alter travel plans to New York State and head to Maine after learning Mrs Dunivan’s father was ill. Mrs Caroline Taylor and her grandson James Espie of School Street toured Vermont and Massachusetts to view foliage. Mr and Mrs Howard L Jones spent last weekend driving through Vermont and New Hampshire.
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John Dunivan
Schoal Street
New York State
Maine
Fire damages rooms in Sudbury home on Lillian Avenue
Firefighters battled a blaze Tuesday evening at a Sudbury residence on Lillian Avenue off Hudson Road. The fire, caused by a defective oil heater, damaged furnishings in the rooms. Parish activities and community notices follow, including Rally Day at the Methodist church and a farewell party for Mrs. George Curran before she moves to Cambridge Vermont.
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Lillian Avenue
Hudson Road
Fred Ware
Methodist Church
Elmore Brown
George Curran
Kaffe Stuga
Ladies Auxiliary
The
American Legion
Greenfield Grange
Mise Joy Tufts
Candy Hill
Voices
Elizabeth
Hyman Kaufman
South Sudbury
New York
Reckoned Love There’s beggary in the love that can be reckoned
A reflective aphorism on love from Shakespeare noting that true affection cannot be counted or measured by wealth or careful accounting. The line suggests that counting love undermines its value and depth.
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Shakespeare
Maynard Woman's Club Adds Fifteen New Members at Meeting
Mrs Hang Erikson opened the Maynard Woman's Club meeting greeted by enthusiasm and fifteen new members. The hall featured autumn decor and a program with business, entertainment by Ruth and Mildred Davis Tadlant and Helen Giles, and an exhibit of pitchers led by Mrs Howard Case. Tea was served by the Executive Board. The club plans a progressive Bridge party October 99 at 2 30 in E of C hall.
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Hang Erikson
Maynard Woman's Club
Kathleen Emerson
Swan
Howard Case
Marie Flaherty
Jean Davis
William McGarry
Maynard Women’s Club
Scout Leaders Course Held At Sudbury Scout Cabin
A two part leadership-training course for Scouters and interested men in Algonquin Council will run on consecutive Tuesdays at 7 30 p m from October 15 through December 10. Part 1 topics include Scouting aims and troop setup with L F Sears Burnham G Gage and Gilbert Upham. Part 2 covers signaling compass man making outdoor cooking first aid and building good Scout morals with unnamed speakers. The course plans to form a Scout Troop with committee Scoutmaster and patrols and includes troop meetings contests and demonstrations. Open to anyone eighteen or older connected to Scouting. Participants should wear old clothing for active sessions.
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Sudbury
South Sudbury
L. F. Sears
Burnham G. Gage
Gilbert Upham
Algonquin Council
Radio Group Gives Program Sudbury On Friday
Sudbury audience enjoys a program by well known radio stars Toney Wahneta and Buddy at Sudbury Town Hall. The show was presented under the Methodist Church choir and deemed a success. Committee members included Albert Goodnow as chairman Harry Skinner and Mrs Kenneth McMurray assisted by choir members.
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Sudbury
Toney
Wahneta
Buddy
Sudburys
Methodist Church
Albert Goodnow
Harry Skinner
Kenneth McMurray
Garden Club Goes to Stow Maynard
The Maynard Garden Club met at the Massachusetts Conservation Center in Stow. E. W. Sanders, superintendent, spoke on conservation divisions, emphasized forestry, and used colored slides. He demonstrated radio operation, discussed forest fire towers, and led the club to the weather station to view the 4.30 weather report.
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Maynard
Maynard Garden Club
Massachusetts Conservation Center
Stow
E. W. Sanders
Time and Will Unite in Life’s Urgency
Robert Hugh Ben reflects on the close link between will and time, urging effort and purpose as moments pass. The quotation prompts readers to consider how much one can accomplish when intent governs action.
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Wiliana
Robert Hugh Benson
Willkie Reception Draws Local Interest in Maynard
Maynard residents plan a Willkie reception in Boston at Bees Field with tickets available free from Richard D. Elson president of the Young Republican Club. A Willkie Motor Cavalcade will transport supporters to Boston and a Maynard visit by the candidate is scheduled with speeches and sound movies of Willkie and McNary.
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Maynard
Wendell L. Willkie
Massachuetts
Bees Field
Boston
Richard D. Elson
Young Men’s
Republican Club
Willkie
Willkie Rooters
K. of C
Senator McNary
Old Fashioned Dances Grow At Maynard School
Stillman Priest and Irma Durkee report rising attendance at the Old Fashioned Dancing School held Thursdays at the Knights of Columbus hall in Maynard. Ninety to one hundred pupils learn polka quad rifle Portland Fancy reels and other old dances each week.
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Maynard
Maynard Bt
Stillman Priest
Irma Durkee
Knights of Columbus Hall
Portland Fe
Downeys Celebrate 20th Anniversary With Family Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Downey observed their 20th wedding anniversary Monday at their Lincoln Street home. About 27 family members attended a China dinner with chop suey and entertainment. Gifts included a set of china dishes. Mrs. Downey also won the Maynard Country Club women's golf championship this year and last.
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Maynard
Clifton Downey
Lincoln Street
Acton Aids Donation Day For Hospital
Next Monday October 14 is Donation Day for Emerson Hospital of Concord. Residents may contribute fruits vegetables jellies jams marmalades canned goods and more by contacting Mrs Frentice Blood Windsor Avenue West Acton at Acton 405 8 she will arrange picker.
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Acton
Emerson Hospital of
Concord
Emerson Hospital
Frentice Blood
Windsor Avenue
West Acton
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Harold Nordberg
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Richard JD. Hlson
William E. Porter
May Bees
Marie’ Murray
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Tarda Dee
Merrymakers
Marge Neville
Toogies
Martha Dee
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Democratic Town Committee
Daniel Sullivvan
Robert S. F. Rhodes
State Police
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Herbert
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Elm Street
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Middlebury
Robert Lawson
Patrolman
Fielding Street
Lawrence Academy
Anna Denisevich
Arlington
Miriam W. Clark
Arlington High Eleven
Ann. McKenzie
Belmont
Harold Tompkins
Lowell Road
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Georgia
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Everett, Tompkins
David’ Nelson
Bedford Street
Durham
North Carolina
Woman’s Church Group
South Acton
Woman's Club
Maynard Group
Garden Club
Amelia Galanis
Howe St. - Marlborough
Maynard G.O.P
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Massachusetts Co-operative Bank
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