War veteran families and a homecoming on Lewis Street
Cpl J William was recently returned from the Pacific and enjoying furlough at the home of his wife and family on Lewis Street. Albert Connors son of Mrs Mary Connors Brooks Street received honorable discharge from the Army Air Force at Westover last Saturday after about 50 bombing missions over Germany and occupied Europe. A chicken supper will be held Saturday October 20 at 5 PM under St Hilda's church parish hall. Ralph B Smith and wife of Lincoln Street welcomed daughter Elizabeth May born October 9 at Emerson Hospital Concord. Mr and Mrs Allen Webster drove to the Mohawk Trail over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl. J. William Was
Pacific
Lewis Street
Sit Albert ‘Connors
Mary Connors
Brooks Street
Army /Air ‘Force
Westover
Ara‘tion
Mer
Germany
St. Hilda's
St. George's
Ralph B. Smith
Lincoln Street
Elizabeth May
Emerson ‘Hospital
Concord
Local News Snippets Highlight Community Life
Staniley Kulik enjoys furlough with parents after boat training near Paris Island. Donat Gagne and Mixes Donat greet newborn daughter Set. Werry Matiani returns to Utah for duty after visiting family. A social dance class at school offices features George Kane William Toehto and Charlotte Toehto as participants. Arthur Crott discharged from Westover Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E Kane
William A
Charlotte
Finnish C E Rally Set for October 21 Weekend
The Eastern Finnish Christian Endeavor Fall rally will be hosted Sunday and Monday October 21 by the Finnish Congregational group. Visitors from New England states and New York New Jersey are expected. Rev Felix Mayblom of West aris Maine will speak Sunday evening joined by Rev J Allan Maki and Rev John Haver ferr of Quincy. A buffet supper will be provided by a committee including Mrs Lempi Eklun Mrs Helen Katwala Mrs Annie Lehto and Miss Lydith Pekkala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Christian ‘Endeavor ‘Society
Christian Endeavor
England
New York
New Jersey
Yealsers
Felix Mayblom
Westaris
Maine
Requiem Mass Held For Mrs Prue
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Prue of 5 Summit Street who died suddenly on Monday October 8. Rev Bernard Kane officiated at St. Michael parish with burial in the parish cemetery under H. W. Martin Funeral Service. Pallbearers included John A. Driscoll William A. Ployard Frank Brayden George Morris Henry A. Piecewicz and Eden Totin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prue
Summit Street
Pat Brooks
Bernard’ Kane
H. W. Martin
John ‘A. Driscoll
William. A. Ployard
Frank Brayden
George Morris
Henry A. Piecewicz
Eden Totin
Price Controls To Persist As Postwar Transition Starts
Maynard notes that with War Production Board cut backs consumer goods will flow to shops slowly. Price control aims to protect stores inventories and purchasing power while unemployment is weathered during transition. Everyone must do his part to keep prices in line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
War Production Board
Re Organization of Holy Name Society Nears Confraternity
Rev Fr Daniel Donovan addressed a large meeting at St Bridget s on Monday evening October 15 outlining the Holy Name Society reorganization across parishes in the Archdiocese. He explained aims and arrangements to form a confraternity with Rev Fr Bernard Kane named spiritual director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Holy Name Society
Daniel Donovan
St. Bridget’s
Donovan
Holy Name
Bernard ‘Kane
Gratitude for Support After Mother's Passing
The family thanks relatives neighbors and friends for their kind deeds and support during the loss of their mother Mrs Madeline Quirke and Kenneth B Prue expresses appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth B. Prue
Madeline Quirke
Joint Legion and VFW Meet at High School Auditorium
A joint installation is held at the high school auditorium on Wednesday October 24 at 8 pm in Middlesex County. The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary will meet in css next Sunday October 21. Margaret E. Dumas plans visits to Washington DC and Quantico Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank’ DeMars
American ‘Legion
Middlesex County. . Council
Veterans of Foreign’ Wars and Ladies Auxiliary
Css
Veterans of Join VFW Post No 1852 Holds Meetings
World War II veterans attend Maynard Post No 1812 gatherings on the second and fourth Tuesdays in Montana. Refreshments are served as members unite to support the post and its activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Iain’ Baron
Vedicntans
Eee
Acter
Maynard Post
No 1812
Montana
Pro Burial Mass Held for Sgt Edward Donahue
A funeral mass was held October 6 at St Bridget's Church for Sgt Edward Donahue killed in action on September 2 in Germany. Rev Bernard Kane led the service with Rev Fr McGovern from Boston College present in the sanctuary. Donahue served three years and was 24 at his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Bernard ‘Kane
St. Bridget's ‘Church
Edward Donahue
Germany
Fr. McGovern
Boston College
Sergt. Donahue
Maynard Installed as District 8 Commander in Legion
At a Middlesex County American Legion Council meeting in Woburn on Sunday Commander Keough of Maynard was installed as district commander for district No 8. Attending were Commander elect Walter Adams John Kapon Angus Hanson Jules Gruber Albert Whalen and Joseph P Dineen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Middlesex County Council
American Legion
Woburn
Keough
DéMars
Suntury
Hudson
Marlboro
Us Hose “Tain
Walter Adams
John Kapon
Angus Hanson
Jules Gruber
Albert Whalen
Joseph P. Dineen
VFW Auxiliary Plans Holiday Whist Fundraiser
At the regular VFW Auxiliary meeting in Maynard plans were set for a whist party on October 31 with proceeds to the soldiers remembrance fund. A penny sale was also discussed for a fund to aid relatives of veterans in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Soldiers Remembrance Fund
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Card of Thanks for Henry Liedgard family
The family of the late Henry Liedgard expresses deep appreciation for the kindness and thoughtful deeds shown by relatives neighbors and friends during their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Liedgard
Grange plans fall play and annual sale in Maynard
October 25 meeting details announce a social dance and one act play The Meeting Will Come to Order directed by Mrs Harry fee with cast Rita Creigh Clara Hobbs Veronica sevetation Matilda Strong Anne Duclos Carrie Werner Ann Dora Hattie Wetzel Fernando Smith Lizzie Case Josephine Ferrera Aggie Simpson. Grange Sale set for November 8 at Grange Hall with 6:30 dinner planned by a long list of volunteers. Includes fortune telling prizes booths food and a competitive entertainment against Acton and Needham Granges. Members to attend Massachusetts State Grange session in Springfield next week. Washington weekend for Ethel Nordberg and Abbie H Isner with Ensign Helen Loftin. Don’t go to Australia’s wild lands unless you can ballroom dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dezree
Leslie
Sims
Fina
Anne du Foe Ickenind
Maynard
Grange
Harry Fee
Rita Creigh
Clara. Hobbs
Veronica Sevetation
Matilda “Strong
Grange Hall
Milter. Duclos
John Dora Jr
Willian Robinson
Ralph E. Smith
Ruth Woodworth
Josephine Ferrera
Annie’ Mariano
Denis Kytola
Ina -Edwards
Harry
Raymon
Jones
Home and Community Service
James’ ‘Smith
Frank Case
Alfred “Mariano
Bumpus
George Hilmes
Acton
Needam
Acton Grange
Young Parish Group Forms at St Bridget Church
Maynard last night saw the first meeting of a new men and women’s organization at St Bridget’s church. Rev John F Bernatoni outlined global Catholic missions and urged prayers, study, and saving cancelled stamps to support missions. A planning committee was named and a Halloween party scheduled with Rev William Daley expected to speak next week. all parish youth are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Knights of Columbus
St. Bridget’s Church
John F. Bernatonis
St. Bridget’s
Beford
Agnes
Findechi
Benjamin J C Brown Dies in Maynard Home
Benjamin J C Brown, 69, a long time Maynard resident, died Tuesday morning at his home 86 Nason street. He is survived by wife Emily Shearer Brown, son Harold, daughter Helen Manisfield both of Maynard, and two grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Fowler Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev Norman MacLean officiating. Burial in Glenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Benjamin Brown
Nason‘ Street
Boston
Norman ‘MacLean
Glenwood Cemetery
Maynard Field Hockey Beats Weston 3-0 in Two Games
Maynard High defeated Weston High in both sessions at Athletic Field on Tuesday afternoon. The first match ended Weston 0, Maynard 0? The second game finished Maynard 3, Weston 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Athletic Field
Weston
Maynard High
Tiersay
Birth Announcement for Harold Wilcox Jr.
Mr and Mrs Harold Wilcox announce the birth of a son born Friday October 127 at Ergersen Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold ‘Wilcox
Ergersen Hospital
Maynard High to Host Annual Sports Night Dinner Meeting
The committee planning the second annual Maynard High School football team sports night and dinner will convene at the high school next Thursday October 25 evening. Community interest and school spirit are emphasized as attendees are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard High
Ooos
Banquet Plans Hinted Amid Testimonial Call
A fragmented note hints at a banquet and committee discussion inviting testimonial gifts. The text mentions pro football coaches and movies as possible attendees. It reflects an urging to support the event through donations or speeches.
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Staniley Kulik
U. 5S
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Paris Sland
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Ofea
Werry Matiani
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Oun
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Fer
Arthur ‘Crott
Tremont
Westover Field
Salon de Beaute
J. Janericco
Main Street
C. E
Brad
Ray
Cad
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Board of Selectmen
Margaret E. Dumas
Great Road
Washington,d. C
Ruth McKenna
Washington
Edward Cameron
Quantico, Va
Veterans of Join V. F. W
Donahue
A.S. Council
VFW
Ethel Nordberg
Abbie H. Isner
Idf
National’ ‘Naval Medical Centre
Bethseda
Maryland
Mount Vernon
Arlington ‘Cemetery
Virginia
Australia
St. Bridget's Pesishi
Heart of Foreign Mission
Ben J.C. Brown
Fowler
Adaie
In &T- Maynard
Service Samuels
Walibam $i, Maysil
MEW
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