Maynard Notes on Community Events and Vacations
Maynard community items report an outdoor picnic by the Finnish Lutheran church at the Puli home in Stow with music and coffee. Ed Ledgard notes his annual vacation from Ledgard Newsroom while Wallace Priest plans a break from Assabet mills. Katherine Sheridan leaves for Fairhaven to teach, returning as an honor graduate of Maynard High and Bridgewater State Teachers College. The Maynard Ration Board installs a large American flag in the Gase building on Nason Street after an OPA request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Sheridan
Daugh‘ter
Poumakere
Rea Sheridan
Fairhaven
Sheridan
Maynard High School
Bridgewater
Maynard Ration Board
Gase
Nason ‘Street
OPA
Resignation Accepted of Maynard Arts Teacher Edith Nees
Edith A Nees, a teacher of arts at Maynard public school system, has resigned. Superintendent Donald A Lent accepted the resignation and notes she plans to relocate to Rockport Maine to teach at a Mainé school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith A. Nees
Maynard
Donald A. Lent
Sion
Migs
Rockport
Maine
Mainé
Marriage intentions filed by Johnson and Similar
Howard E Johnson of 19 Concord street and Dorothy Similar of 15 Elmwood street filed marriage intentions at the town clerk’s office. The Maynard Red and Gun Club field day listed C Neill Townsend E M Maginnis L Rodway of Maynard and A f F DeAngelo of Hudson as Winter bonds participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard E Johnson
Concord Street
Dorothy Similar
Elmwood Street
Maynard
C . Neill
Townsend
E. M. Maginnis
L. Rodway
A. F F. DeAngelo
Hudson
Red Cross Canteen Course Planned by Maynard Chapter
Maynard chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a canteen course in May. The committee includes Mrs Charlotte Stockbridge Mrs Grace Stockes Mrs Julia Kite Mrs Aili Hekkala Mrs Matilda Hodges Mrs Nellie Paulin and Mrs Impi Rivers. Frank J DeMars Post A L will elect officers tonight in Legion rooms with Ward Johnson as current commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
American Red Cross
Charlotte Stockbridge
Grace Stockes
Julia. Kite
Aili. Hekkala
Matilda Hodges
Nellie ‘Aulsin
Impi Rivers
Frank J. DeMars Post
A. L
Legion Rooms
Rdward Johnson
Sugar rationing limits and canning permits authorized
Sugar for canning requires Maynard Rationing Board approval while jelly sugar is limited to one pound per person per family. In August the board approved 2645 pounds for canning. social events include Mrs Howard Wilson’s guest at Strawberry Hill Tea House and judges Mrs Harri Reardon Mrs Sumter Smith and Mrs Charles Warren at a flower show in Hudson Lincoln area.
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Maynard Rationing Board
Board
Howard Wilson
Strawberry Hill
Harri Reardon
Hudson
Sumter Smith
Lincoln
Charles Warren
Reardon
Simila Evans Johnson to Wed at Finnish Lutheran Church
Miss Dorothy Simila daughter of Mrs Lempi Simila of 15 Elmwood Street will marry Howard Evans Johnson son of Mr and Mrs John Johnson of 19 Concord Street. The ceremony Sunday September 27 at the Finnish Lutheran Church with Rev Bernhard Hillila officiating. Miss Simila is a hairdresser at Crowns Beauty Salon and Mr Johnson is a member of the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Simila
Lempi ‘Simila
Elmwood Street
Howard Evans Johnson
John K. Johnson
Concord Street
Finnish Lutheran Church
Bernhard Hillil
Simil
Crown’s
John ‘Son
U.S. Navy
Mandi Lindeman Espie Convalesces at Home After Hospital Care
Mandi Lindeman Espie on Lindeman Espie avenue is convalescing at her home following treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandi
Lindeman
Espie
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Maynard teachers return to duties at out of town schools
Several Maynard teachers resumed duties at institutions away from Maynard this week. Included are Miss Mary Hodges in Athol Miss Mary Newton in Pawtucket R I R L Miss Lillian Townsend in Wellsley and Miss Irene Batley at a Providence private school. The Maynard Rationing Board issued permits for tires to a list of residents including Peter Walidryn William Jay Beware Ailo asanen Ralph Mason Ailo D Laasanen Joseph Tankievich Sidney H Mason Joseph P Dineen Carl Forssen and Raymond H Coulter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Mary Hodges
Athol
Mary Newton
Pawtucket
R.L
Lillian Townsend
Wellesley
Irene Batley
Providence
R. I
Maynard Rationing Board
Bebus
Peter * Walidryn
William Jay Beware
Ailo Asanen
Ralph ‘W. Mason
Ailo D. Laasanen
Joseph Tankievich
Sidney H. Mason
Joseph P. Dineen
Carl. J. Forssen
Raymond H. Coulter
Navy Training at Newport Welcomes Landreville Son
Joseph Pan Landreville son of Mrs Georgiana A Landreville 130 Powder Mill Road enlisted in the U S Navy and is receiving training at the Naval Training Station Newport R I He previously worked in Boston advertising and lived in Quincy Before enlistment he and his wife formerly resided in Maynard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pan] Landreville
Georgiana A. Landreville
U. S.navy
Naval Training Station
Newport
R. 1
Boston
Quincy
Grace Reading
Maynard
School Committee to Name Replacement for Jolikko
The School Committee will meet this Saturday to appoint a successor to Edith Jolikko resigned household arts teacher at the High gohgel. Supt. Donald A. Lent has several candidates in mind and the matter will be taken up at the meeting. Jolikko leaves for Maine duties on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Jolikko
Gohgel
Donald A. Lent
Jolikko
Maynard
Maine
Monay
Maynard Ration Board Grants Tire Permits
The Maynard Ration Board today issued permits to Carlo Bianchi and Co., Inc. for 14 new truck tires and 14 new truck tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Ration Board
Ithe
Dawson Commissioned Second Lieutenant in Army Signal Corps
Second Lieutenant Charles B. Dawson Jr. completed officer candidate training at the Eastern Signal Corps School in Monmouth New Jersey. A former Maynard resident, he now serves with the Signal Corps and is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles B Dawson of 21 Field Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Charles B. Dawson, Jr
Department of the Eastern Signal Corps School
Monmouth
N. J
Army of the United States
Signal Corps
Maynard
Field Street
Charles B. Dawson
Marriage intentions listed for local couples this week
Flea this week at the office shows marriage intentions for Henry Anderson of Providence Rhode Island an iron worker and Miss Fannie Elizabeth Kansaniva daughter of Mr and Mrs Kansaniva of 6 Beacon Street. Anthony Edward Kolenda son of Mr and Mrs Roe and Miss Cleanor Lou SBe daughter of Mr and Mrs Larrabee of Liberty Street South Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sanderson
Providence
R. I
Fannie ‘Elizabeth
Georg Kansaniva
Beacon Street
Mil Operative
Anthony Edward Kolenda
H Roe
Main Aan
Army
Cleanor Lou Sbe
Mr. Aetcoh
Larrabee
Liberty Street
South Acton
Maynard Grange Observes Night With Flower Show
Maynard Grange hosted a night of observation with awards for a flower show and 4-H vegetable exhibits led by Mrs. Katherine M Whitney. Prizes were given for best blooms best arrangement and most colorful bouquet with ribbons and War Stamps awarded to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Grange
Katherine M
Grace Whitney
Ates Conservation Committee
The
Grange
Whitney
Extension Service
Mrs Hayward
Katherine Maginnis
Hazel Robinson
Guyer Fowler
Charles Warren
Edmund Whitney
Clare ‘Grieve
William Hayward
Leslie Sims
Ann Tucker
Anne Ingalls
The General Sherman Giant Sequoia’s Age and Endurance
The General Sherman tree in Sequoia National Park stands about 272 feet tall with an estimated age near 4,000 years. Historical timelines from its early sapling era contrast with events like Babylonian nomads and ancient Greece, noting widespread fires that have reduced live wood to roughly 40 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Sherman
Sequoia National Park
Babylon
Greece
Rome
Lief Ericcson
America
Abe
Iane T.ge
Cela Ildlife Institute
Hollywood stars flaunt fame and fashion whispers of 1942
Dorothy Lamour begins a new war bond tour after Be yond the Blue Horizon. Ginger Rogers films with Ray Mills while Natl ranch supplies feed ideals. Betty Hutton is dubbed the incendiary blonde by troops. Priscilla Lane keeps slim lines after Silver Queen. Marjorie Reynolds dances with Fred Astaire for Holiday Inn. Alan Ladd receives marriage proposals amid The Glass Key buzz. Barbara Jo Allen and Hugh Herbert in Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Fated bring comedy. Anthony Quinn mimics Valentino in Road to Morocco with Dorothy Lamour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Laniouy
Motion Picture Committee For
Hollywood
o—O—d
Ray Mia
Ginger Rogers
Medford
Ore
Yanks
O—O—O
Priscilla Lane
Marjorie Reynolds
Fred Astaire
O—O
Alan Ladd
Glass Key
Paramount
Barbara Jo Allen
Hugh Herbert
Mrs. Wiggs
Safety talk and films shown at public schools
William Higgins of the Registry for Motor Vehicles delivered a special talk on Safety at all public schools on Monday and Tuesday. He also presented films illustrating proper safeguards for children to avert accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Higgins
The
Registry For Motor Vehicles
Finnish Congregational Church Program and Speakers
Rev George A Koponen presides over a Wednesday prayer service at 8 p m with Rev and Mrs Oli Jokisaari of Brooklyn N Y as guest speakers at the church vestry. A coffee table is sponsored by August Makey. Sunday school at 10 a m and evening worship at 7 with a sermon by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Koponen
Christian Prijenver Social
Oli Jokisaari
Brooklyn
N.Y
August Makey
Finnish Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule
Rev Bernhard Hillila leads Thursday choir practice at 7 p m and Saturday fall bazaar at 8 p m in the church vestry. Sunday school meets 9 15 a m with Finnish language services at 10 30 a m and Luther League program at 7 30 p m. Tuesday Luther League meets at the home of Mr and Mrs Uuno Hietanen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Arvo Puli
Matti Heinonen
Gertruda Saisa
Bernhard Hillila
Lutherandchurgh
Ladies Aid
Uuno Hietanen
Union Congregational Services and Classes
Pastor Rev Leonard W Fowler leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Junior Senior and Beginner Primary departments and morning worship at 10 45 Sermon titled I Believe in God Choir rehearsal for Senior choir Thursday at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
Leonard W. Fowler
Board Meeting Notice at Town House in Nae extactiven's Room
The Board of Selectmen will meet from 7 to 9 at the Town House in the Nae extactiven's Room. Applications for permits should be filed by tea time with Walter Gheslak, Airman Ence Secretary Joseph P. Dineen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectingy
Nae Extactiven
Arg
Walter “Gheslak
Airmanence
Joseph P. Dineen
Maynard Junk Drive Plans for September 26
Maynard organizes a townwide salvage drive to aid the war effort. Frank Rowe chairs the Maynard Salvage Committee with Donald Lent and Raymond Sheridan supervising schools and highways. Children collect scrap while the $ collected funds school needs, with pickup arranged by local and out of town junk dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aynard
Maynard
Frank Rowe
Maynard Salvage Committee
Donald A. Lent
Raymond Sheridan
Maynard Highway Department
Rowe
Highway Department
Great Road
Parker Street
Jrunk
Lent
James King
Selectmen’s Office
Howanski Arrives to Train as Aviation Mechanic at Curtiss-Wright Tech
John Howanski arrives at Curtiss-Wright Technical Institute in Los Angeles to study Master Aviation Mechanics. Curtiss-Wright Tech, led by Major C. C. Moseley, is a longstanding aviation school training both civilian and military students, with Army Air Force selection for its aircraft mechanics program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howanski
Pleasant Street
Maynard
Curtiss-Wright Technical Institute
Los Angeles
Calif
Curtiss-Wright Tech
C. C. Moseley
Army Flyer
Army Air Force
Finnish Congregational Church hosts Jokisaari speakers Thursday
A special evening program at the Finnish Congregational Church will feature former missionaries Rev and Mrs. Olli Jokisaari as guest speakers at 7 30 Thursday. Mrs Joki-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olli. Jokisaari
Joki
Community Church Announces Fall Vestry Meeting
Saéri stationed years ago in the United States has relatives here. Rev Mr to a pastorate Mr and Mo Ari will visit. A coffee table fellow service is sponsored by Makey. The Christian Endeavor will conduct a fall church vestry on Wednesday of this week. All you people are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saéri
United
Moari
Maynari
Christian Endeavor
Miss Margaret Haug Engaged to Naval Officer
Mrs Sigud Turner of Street announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret Si Officer of the Naval Reserve from Jorge New Jersey to Christian Haug of New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engag
Sigud Turner
Street
New
Margaret Si Officer
The
Naval Reg
Christian Haug
Jorge New Jersey
Lead use expands across autos appliances and shells
A historical note reports 70 628 tons of lead used last year in autos gas appliances and refrigeration with about four pounds per American family. It mentions one pound could be used for making shells for a 240 millimeter howitzer.
For Sals H Ledg 31 Parker St
An address listing features For Sals H Ledg at 31 Parker Street with a phone number 437 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ledg
Parker St
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Charles Syr
Andy
Martard
Edward Ledgard
Ledgard
Wallace C. Priest
Assabet Mills
Pacific
June
Spac
Bearmannehone
MBW
England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Vivian Helander
Nancy Geutsch
George Jamieson
Gordon Kapon
Carroll
George
Jamieson
Roy Hawes
Massachusets
Hawes
Dlesex Central Pomona Heention
Haines
A! Adams
Concord
Ericson
Anthony Quinn
Valentino
Com Camry
Uto
State Salvage Committee
Massachusetts State Salvage Committee
Committee On
Festus Donald
Uye Glass Service Co
Nason Street
Tel
St. Oo
Winter
Main ST
Maynaj
Room Hor
Franklin
EAA
Americoal
Maynard, Mass
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