Maynard Navy Enlistees and Local Graduates
Kenneth Priest son of Walter Priest enlisted in the United States Navy in Boston last week. Joseph J Walsh formerly at Parker Hardware joined the Navy and is stationed at Sampson New York. he graduated Maynard High School last June. Edward Ledgard of the Linka Training Service now at Gunter Alabama is home for a week visiting his parents on Parker Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Priest
Walter Priest
United States Navy
Boston
Joseph J. Walsh
Parker Hardware
Sampson, N. Y
Maynard High School
Edward Ledgard
Linka Training Service
Gunter
Alabama
Harry Ledgard
Parker Street
Local residents recount trip and lodge meeting notes
Mr and Mrs Constanty Karpie of 4 Railroad Street fell from a visit to relatives in Providence Rhode Island F Prosper had returned to his duties as instructor at the tory after a two weeks vacation Eltons McCourt District Re and B R made his car to a meeting Elks Hall a supper followed the business session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constanty Karpiepo
Railroad Street
Providence
Rhode
R “F. Prosper
The
Tory
Ovens Gd
McCourt
District Re
B. R
Elks
United War Fund Drive Urges Aid for Polish War Victims
Co chairmen Leo Mullin and Be Smith announce the United War Fund Drive after a Polish War Relief report. The drive aims to support some 3,000,000 Polish victims and refugees worldwide with medical aid food shelter and recreation programs, including assistance through intermediary agencies and overseas efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Oerearns
Leo Mullin
Smith
United War Fund
National War Fund
Nurber
Iman Mullin
Palestine
Brital Turkey
Midelto
United States
America
En Enania
Card Party for Yule Gift Raises 356 in War Bonds
Maynard Veterans Auxiliary held a whist party Friday evening at the Town Hall to raise funds for a Christmas gift. Mrs Hannah Foley, president, and officers thank all helpers as the event netted 356 dollars for war bonds and stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maypard
For
Tiguse
Hamembrancs
Hannah Foley
Grange Degree Ceremony Planned Tonight at Grange Hall
Maynard notes indicate third and fourth degrees will be conferred tonight at Grange Hall by the Ladies' Degree Team and officers. Substitutions due to holiday, list of officers and committee details given. rehearsal scheduled for October 15 with degrees to be held in Lincoln on October 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton
Grace Tucker
Grace
Whitey
Rey
Jia. Edwards
Whitney
Ye Creighton
Hoa Smith
Lilian. Holmes
Anne Duclos
Hazel Case
Hagel Mariano
Penny Sale
Anne Doraei Smith
Sire
Wiliam Hayward
Ile’ Tucker
Alving
le Sims
Lexington and Allston
Granges
High School Dramatic Club Officers Elected
The Maynard High School dramatic club elected officers with Albert Rogers as president, Rose Hanson as vice president, Walter Johnson as treasurer, and Ann ee fee ity as secretary. Advisers include Miss goerson Flaherty. A student council was also elected with Walter Johnson as president, Barbara Marchant as treasurer, and Shirley Staves as secretary. A day assembly directed by Miss Dorothy Marsden was held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Nastoes
Cre Deot
Albert Rogers
Rose Hanson
Walter Johnson
Annee Fee
Goerson Flaherty
Ént
Spressach
Walter ‘Johnson
Barbara Marchant
Vets Peepers
Shirley Staves
Dorothy Marsden
Thanking Relatives Friends on Our Anniversaries
Thank you to our relatives friends and neighbors who remembered us on our anniversaries. Your kindness will be deeply appreciated. John J Driscoll and Joseph M O'Brien express gratitude for warm expressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Driscoll
Joseph M. O'Brien
Stage Door Canteen Show Delights Boston Audiences
Miss Phyliss Christofono daughter of Mr and Mrs John Christofono Acton street received applause for a cowboy songs and guitar act with tap dancing at the Stage Door Canteen Boston last week Popular local tap dancer Pop Stainman accompanied her Sgt Edward Smith stationed at Tampa Florida with the Army Air Force enjoyed furlough at his mother’s home on Railroad street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyliss Christofono
John Christofono
Acton Street
Stage Door Canteen
Boston
Christofono
Pop” Stainman
Edward Smith
Tampa
Florida
Army Air Ree
Railroad Street
Ration Board Grants Tire and Tube Permits
The local rationing board last week issued permits for new grade one passenger tires grade three passenger tires and truck tires up to 7.50 with names of recipients including Edmund Whitney Hazel Whymouth and multiple others. Gasoline permits from the October quota list several individuals with small gallon allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Quinn
Anne Tervo
Ige Koponen
Matti Kangas
Michael Bres Ee
John Rakiey
Estella Kiey
Allan Erickson
August Silvio
Doris” Miller
Jacob Teacher
James ‘Quinn
Corradino Iannitelli
Joyce Kansanniva
Willam Duckworth
Andrew Kangas
John Zaniewski
Boston Edison
Amos Kujala
George Malmberg
Mary, Doherty
Gertrude Schnab
Mary Whalen
Maynard Surprise Cap and Gown Party for Marion Terrasi
A surprise cap and gown party honored Miss Marion Terrasi by her parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Terrasi of 12 Main Street last week. Terrasi, a Maynard High School graduate, is a senior at St Regis College. The ceremony at Regis on October 6 was conferred by Most Rev Richard J. Cushing. The party included about 20 guests, decorations in crimson and gold, and gifts. Refreshments and dancing concluded a delightful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Marion Terrasi
Raymond Terrasi
Main Street
Terrasi
Sth Compan Holds Drill Maynard
The 5th Co. 29th Infantry M. S. G. held its regular weekly drill last Monday evening at Acton Center HQ. The C C stressed the State Guard’s mission amid current events. A new merit demerit system will be tested in upcoming months inviting loyal volunteers to visit on Monday evenings.
Birth of Daughter to Mrs James C McCook
Mrs James C McCook formerly Mary Quinn announced the birth of a daughter on Sunday October 1 at Emerson Hospital. McCook’s husband, a chief pharmacist mate, serves in the Solomons aboard the destroyer O Bannon and has received a Presidential citation for meritorious service during actions off Guadalcanal and in the Central Solomons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
James C. McCook
Mary Quinn
Emerson Hospita
Local service members visit homes during wartime
PRG Earl LeMoine stationed in Kansas visits his parents at 85 Acton Street with Ruth Croft visiting her parents and assigned to duty in Maryland. Ensign John Trachim of the Maritime Service is on furlough at his parents home. Mrs Carl Haapanen reports son Armas Haapanen promoted to Corporal and serving somewhere in Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PRG
Earl LeMoine
Kansas
Mrs Fred LeMoine
Acton Street
Ruth Croft
Maryland
Ensign John Trachim
The
Maritime Service
Furlogh
Mrs. S. Trachim
High Street
Carl Haapanen
Eat Waltham Street
Armas Nen
Armas Ig
Belgium
Maynard Group Attends Christian Endeavor Convention
A group of local youths returned Monday from New York City where they attended the Christian Endeavor Convention in Brooklyn. Lillian Pekkala presided over a rally, and Ruth Kytola was featured in a revision demonstration during a Radio City tour.
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Maynard
New’ York
Christian ‘Endeavor
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lillian Pekkala
Local
Endeavor Society
Radio City
Empire State Building
Roxy Theatre
Ruth Kytola
New York
George Koponen
Eethel Koponen
Viola Hytonen
Alice Koskela
Agda Reint
Ruth
Doris Kytola
Esther
Irene Hakkala
Paul Koponer
John
Zancewcz
Community War Fund Drive Set for October 25 to November 1
Leo Mullin and Ralph B. Smith, co chairmen, announce the United War Fund drive for the community starts October 25 and runs through November 1. The dates are tentative, with several committee meetings held and expectations of a strong response similar to last year.
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Maynard
Leo Mullin
Ralph B. Smith
United War Fund Council
Beane Couple Heads to Los Angeles after World Series Ticket Furor
Fred Beane and his wife left for Los Angeles a week ago and reported from Springfield Missouri that in St. Louis all World Series tickets were sold out with scalpers asking 15 dollars. The Beanes plan to make their home in Los Angeles.
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Maynard
Fred Beane
Mrs Lewis to Celebrate 88th Birthday Tomorrow
Hudson Mrs R B Lewis longtime resident of 1 Lincoln Street will observe her 88th birthday at The Homestead in Berlin where she has stayed the last few months. Friends will call in the afternoon and distant well-wishers will send greeting cards. She is the widow of R B Lewis known years ago as a parapher and Nellieshes, Miss Nellie, formerly employed in his studio. Marlboro friends plan to visit.
Installation Held October 18 At Joint Ceremony
Last night a joint installation with the Wednesday night event was conducted. Emma Burke, past president, will officiate at the ceremony with Mrs. Pander Joseph, A. Philbrick, and other officials in attendance. The gathering, led by the lodge, marks a notable meeting for the chapter.
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Magne
L. Marshall
Sere Plock
Emma Burke
Gay Gadgets and Jive Jokes in a 1950s Youth Guide
A fragment describes do it yourself fashion and music themed crafts. It suggests plaster pins from cookie cutters, shellacked jewelry pieces, and turning piano sheet music into adornments. It notes playful slang and musical references as conversation starters for teens.
Trixie Teen Says Youre A Dogger
A fragmented school scene outlines teen social dynamics after class as students compare outfits, discuss dating choices, and weigh loyalties to friends and boyfriends amid changing attitudes and self expression. The text hints at popularity, fashion, and peer pressure within a high school setting.
Just Around the Corner Crib Notes
A fragment notes neighbors moving in next door and hints at social unease. The terse line suggests jokes about domestic friction and local chatter without clear events or names.
Plan to spend daily time with your children
This feature notes the value of daily parental time for child alertness and interest. It advises fathers to share attention, playing, teaching simple tasks, and guiding manners from early walking and talking, including introductions, eating properly, fair play, sharing toys, and modesty.
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Letiger Agrilinaie
WNU Feawres
Eva West Dies Suddenly in Maynard Home at 58
Mrs Eva West of 9 Bates Avenue Maynard died suddenly at home Tuesday morning age 58. She worked in the burling room at the local mill and is survived by husband Elias three sons Oiva John and Armas and two grandchildren all of Maynard. Born in Finland she had lived in Maynard 21 years. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at Fowler Funeral Home with burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
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Maynard
Eva West
Bates Avenue
Burling
Elias
Oiva
John
Armas
Finland
Fowler Funeral Home
Burl
Glenwood
Lieut Burke Awarded Flying Cross for 35 Missions
Marlboro lieutenant T Hen Burke son of Mrs T Henry Burke 13A Fairmount Street completed 35 missions over enemy territory in Europe and was granted a leave. He left England last week and is expected home about November first. He was lead navigator of his squadron and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross after the missions. In service 20 months he left for England last April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
T. Henry Burke
Fairmount _Street
Europe
England
Lieut. Burke
Rebekahs to Install Marlboro Lady in Odd Fellows Hall
Marlboro Mrs Marjorie Wilbur will be installed as Star of Hope Rebekah Lodes in a semi public installation ceremony Thursday night at Odd Fellows Hall. An early meeting will be at 6 o clock followed by the installation at 8 o clock. Mrs Edith Nichols will oversee the collation served after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Marjorie
Wilbur
Star of Hope
Rebekah Lodes
Odd Fallows’ Hall
Edith’ Nichols
Regional Christian Endeavor Convention to Convene in Worcester
The 38th Massachusetts Christian Endeavor Union gathering will be held October 13 to 15 in Worcester. The event features speakers such as Dr Daniel of Philadelphia and J Ockenga from Park Street Church with leaders from churches across Massachusetts directing sessions and music coordinated by the state Christian Endeavor staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie Co
Massachusetts Deaver Union
Achusetts
Meckel J.ockenga
Park Street
Mass
Massachusetts
Wright
Finternational Society of Endeavor
Wells
Green Street Baptist © Sone
Horace
Whitinsville
Allen Jackson
Presbyterian
Church
P. Marion
Christian
Max Hopkins
Youth Baptist Church
Beverly
Herbert Downs
Massachusetts Endeavor Union
Kins
Neac Hast
Edward Simp
Kem Aster
Greendale People’s Orcester
Franklin MacKerron
Boro
Istic Association of New
Housewives urged to turn in waste kitchen fats
A local notice asks housewives to collect and turn in used cooking fats for processing as part of a hazardous materials program. Officials promote fat collection drives at community centers and schools to support fuel and industrial recycling efforts.
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United War Fund Drive
Yule Gift
Cams
Nason
Cuhes
Pri
Grange
Ration Board
Che
Sth
Compan
Maynard Group
Enea
Mrs. Lewis
Sgt
Fengmaner
Nancy Pepper
Smutty
Bela
Fide Falk
Frankie
James
Krupa
Butch
O. D.s
Madge
Dorothy
Pat
Trixie
Fred Neher
Phyllis Belmont
Oro
Matnarl
Flying
Rebekahs
Housewives
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