Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 17, 2021 A Robert W. Johnson r etir ed 1. The first commercial Christmas card was made in England in December 1843, the same month as the publishing of what Charles Dickens book? 2. New Mexico’s official state question – “Red or Green?” – refers to what? 3. December 17 is National Maple Syrup Day; what is another word for a forest with lots of sugar maples? 4. Ads for the Mae West films “She Done Him Wrong” and “I’m No Angel” used the line “Come up and see me sometime”; what actor did she say it to? 5. On Dec. 18, 1888, the Cliff Palace was discovered at Mesa Verde in what state? 6. What song about snow had versions recorded by Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Rod Stewart? 7. On Dec. 19, 1958, what U.S. president, by recording, made the first-known radio broadcast from outer space via a satellite, including “Through this unique means I convey to you and all mankind America’s wish for peace on earth and good will to men everywhere”? 8. Angels appear in what three religious traditions? 9. What grape is named after a Massachusetts town? 10. The first three films about Christmas – “Santa Claus,” “The Christmas Dream” and “Scrooge, or Marley’s Ghost” – were released in what years: 1898-1901, 1913-19 or 1925-32? 11. On Dec. 20, 1868, Harvey Firestone was born, who pioneered manufacture of pneumatic tires for what car? 12. What Greek god is the namesake of a flute? 13. What TV cartoon bird was in episodes titled “Niagara Fools,” “Yule Get Yours” and “The Redwood Sap”? 14. December 21 is the official start of winter – also known as what? 15. What Russian composed a Symphony No. 1 that is nicknamed Winter Daydreams? 16. In what part of the world is glögg a traditional Christmas drink? 17. On Dec. 22, 1965, what movie premiered that was adapted from a novel by Boris Pasternak? 18. In sports, what does a clean sheet mean? 19. On the TV series “Gunsmoke,” what business did Miss Kitty own? 20. On Dec. 23, 1993, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that the stockpile of what virus would not be destroyed (so scientists could continue research)? ANSWERS oil technician, passed away on Thursday, December 9, after a brief illness. Robert was born in Malden in 1950, the son of John and Virginia Johnson. He was raised in Malden and graduated from Malden High School with the Class of 1968. He served our country by enlisting in the National Guard, serving with them for many years. Robert went on to become an Oil Service Technician, working for Concord Oil for many years. He worked parttime his last couple of years and fully retired in 2019. He was a past member of the Irish American Club in Billerica. He enjoyed traveling, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed watching the grandchildren grow, attending their sporting events and taking them on vacation. He is survived by his children, Robert W. Johnson Jr, and wife Katie of Merrimack, NH, Michael R. Johnson and wife Jennifer of Merrimack, NH, James P. Johnson and wife Erin of Chelmsford, and Randy M. Hurley of Malden, his brother, Edward Johnson of Malden, his sisters Judith Czyzewski of Nashua, NH, and Petra Johnson of Peabody, and his grandchildren, Sydney, Devin, Sabrina, Calvin, Skylar, Michael, Alana, Nathan, Elizabeth, and Owen. OBITUARIES Robert was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Johnson and David Johnson. Mark Glen Francis Age 54, of Malden, passed away after a long illness surrounded by family on December 10, 2021. Mark was born in Malden on July 19, 1967 to parents Felton G. Francis and Marilyn (Booker) Francis. Mark was a life-long resident of Malden, graduating from Malden High School Class of 1986. He grew up going to the family camp on Francis Point on Balch Lake in East Wakefield, NH, spending summers on the lake, and winters snowmobiling. He had a love for classic cars, and was the proud owner of his 1987 Buick Grand National, and a 1973 Triumph motorcycle. Over the years, Mark worked a variety of jobs in the construction field, and in cell tower communications. His favorite story was when on a job site at Harvard he met and spoke at length to the Dali Lama, not realizing who he was. Mark shot in the A Division in the Minute Man Dart League; he loved going to the Harley Rendezvous Classic in Patersonville, New York, and going on cruises. Anyone who knew Mark will tell you that he marched to his own beat, and would be the first one to tell you how things should be. Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $100 per paper in-town per year or $120 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 Predeceased by his mother Marilyn (Booker) Francis of Malden; aunt Sandra (Booker) Graves; uncle Wes Graves, and cousin Andrew Graves of Pensicola, FL; cousin Eric Francis of Farmington, NH; uncle Lewis Francis and his wife Theresa of Alburgh, VT; uncle Leo Cipriano of Melrose; "brother" Craig Ballarino of Lynn; and way too many friends. Mark is survived by his father Felton G. Francis and his wife Joyce of E. Wakefield, NH; sister Teri (Francis) Restuccia, brotherin-law Bill Restuccia, and nephew Will Restuccia of Wilmington; cousin Chris Graves, his wife Barbara and their children of Pace, FL; cousin Maureen (Richardson) Morrison of Brentwood, NH; uncle Glen Francis and his wife Robin of Milton Mills, NH; aunt Diane (Francis) Cipriano; cousin Michael Cipriano and his wife Julie of Lynn; cousin Cheryl (Cipriano) Slauenwhite and her husband Frank of Woburn; cousin Rob Francis of NY, Laurie (Francis) Menk of Tampa FL; and Katie (Francis) Fields of NC; "brothers" Mark Grandi of Everett; Mike Yawnick of Andover; nephew Joe Perullo of Woburn; many long-time friends; and his beloved cat Rocky. Mark will be remembered for being Mark Francis; he was one of a kind. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 4:00-8:00PM at the Weir-MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148. 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Type of chili when ordering the state’s cuisine 3. Sugar bush 4. Cary Grant 5. Colorado 6. “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” 7. Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower 8. Christian, Islamic and Judaic 9. Concord grapes 10. 1898-1901 11. Model T Ford 12. Pan (panpipe) 13. Woody Woodpecker 14. The winter solstice (the year’s shortest day and longest night) 15. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 16. Scandinavia 17. “Dr. Zhivago” 18. A shutout 19. A saloon 20. Smallpox
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