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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1918

Page

5

Maynard News Finds Residents Mentioned At Home And Abroad

Local notes record Miss Mary Judges and Grace Maley home for Easter from Witchbure Normal school while Navy man Anthony Liker visits family. Several exchanges and committees form for Liberty Loan drives as townsfolk update posts and classes. Postmaster warns no parcels to soldiers abroad unless approved by commanders.

Mary Judges Grace Maley Witchbure Normal School Anthony Liker Naval Re Serve Hinenham Margaret Rhoda Cait Well Pawtucket Elizabeth Wilson Garfield Emmanuel Taylor Everett St A. I. Darker Congregational Church South Acton Boy Scouts Liberty Bond Hugo Kalander Main St Samuel Lever Maynard Liberty Loan Committee Charles Wilcox Nashua N. H A. T. Haynes Brooks St Harry IT Bates Mood Maynard Public Committee John W. Flood Roy Millington William Millington Tentave Mass. Agricultural College Agssabet Aeric Sheila Terryville John White Percival St Herbert J. Doel East Sandlin Kent England Sid Scott Marion Sullivan Nasonville R. I P. J. Sullivan Maple St Mabel Taylor Hull Gavin Taylor Walnut St St. Hilda's Victor Riihiluoma New London Naval Reserve Band Joshua Edwards Nettie Taylor School of Social Worke Boston Sarah Hatch

Resignations mark changes in local assessors group

James A. Cleary and Albert Larkin resigned Saturday from the town assessors. Cleary had not filled a term for years and was replaced, while Larkin will serve one more year. The dispute over the American Woolen Co property plus ensuing meetings led to Mullin’s selection to fill a vacancy.

James A. Cleary Albert Larkin Wesessor Cleary Larkin Weis American Woolen Co Clear John W. Fiood Eather Pases Whit Tittter Boston Woolen Coe Alwood Dm Renmning Thas Wander Mullin Blood

Observed Anniversary of Magilatene Chapter OJ ELS

The 20th anniversary gathering took place Tuesday evening at the Masonic hall with large attendance. Rev Luther Morris of West Acton gave illustrated views and a Wales lecture, followed by folk songs sung in the native tongue and repeated in English by Mrs Morris Virs Bertram Hall of West Acton accompanied on piano. An early supper was served in the banquet hall by a committee including Mrs Ida Hooper and several others.

Ida Hooper Margaret Eliza Seth Gates Marion Sons William Hf. Guttertag Mary Hanna Flora Tanaaie Jessie Robertson

Red Cross Sends Additional Comfort Items to Marlboro Branch

Another shipment from Maynard Branch to Marlboro week’s end included 50 pairs of socks 30 sweaters and 10 pairs of wristers. At this afternoon’s meeting members began sewing hospital garb for patients.

Easter services held at Walnut Street Mission

Special Easter programs were conducted at Walnut Street Mission with a children’s service in the morning and an adults’ service in the evening. The pastor Rev. John Vaananen delivered the Easter sermon and a musical program was performed by the regular choir.

Walnut St. Mission Church John Vaananen

Officials urge town to conserve water supply

Officials warn of water wastage from leaks as White Pond water is restored for a period. Residents urged to reduce usage until repairs are completed and mains leak repairs finish to ensure a continuous supply.

White Pond

Private Herbert Doel notes British wartime hardship near London

In a letter to his brother Job Doel, Private Herbert J. Doel of Sth Cana Yan Reserve at Mast Sandling Kent describes cold March weather with snow hail and rain. He recalls visiting Molkstone just outside London with Sid Scott and Wimmy Hippe, mentions German air raid activity, high prices, and a frugal meal costing two shillings threepence.

Herbert J. Doel Cana- Yan Mast Sandling Kent Ineland Job Doel Canada Sid Scott Wimmy Hippe Molkstone Jrust London Maynard

Letter from Rasmussen to Maynard Overseas Committee

Ernest Rasmussen of Co. B 101st Mounted Police Yor Division writes he is pleased with a box from Maynard and that American tobacco is scarce in France. He notes five Maynard boys in the Mounted Police are well, getting fat, and predicts Maynard will have a bigger police force if needed.

Maynard Ernest Rasmussen Co. B 101St Mounted Police France cCops Raussen

Mrs May Weaver and Ellen Anderson Visit Friends

Mrs May Weaver and Ellen Anderson were guests of friends at Lowell Sunday, sharing a social visit and enjoying the afternoon.

May Weaver Ellen Anderson Lowell

Community Hall Event With Local Notables Promotes Charity

An evening program at Pater Hall features a lineup of local figures including Rob Grey, Bob Gres, Tom Carter, and Peter Wivconite. Attendees are invited to enjoy entertainment while supporting a community cause, with police presence noted at Weyers Street Station for safety.

Nirs Bob Gres Tom Carter Ofres George Smit Pater Whconile Hare Peter Wivconite Nessir Roderick Dorothy Lindon Yom Carter Mies Gdieths Aia James Tandon Borutius Wim Mdian Vaele Ton Frank Chattter How Weyers Street Robert Pheartin

Easter Services at St. Chearees Episcopal Church

Easter services drew fair attendance with decorated church in pots plants Easter flowers and cut blossoms. The muttered choir under Genge Cotte provided music. A sermon by Rev A Bh Paginenu followed morning services. Communion hymn Gloria in Pecelsis noted. Evening service at seven featured remarks by Moderator Wenneth Darren and committee appointments.

St. Chearee Genge Cotte Karrie Thomas Morley Gloria Tid Thomas Morley Creda

Married Monday in Philadelphia Linked by local ceremony

Esther Cullen, bride of Jo sep Mosre, will live in Philadelphia after a wedding reported in local society notes. Attendees from New Milford and surrounding towns gathered for the ceremony with a reception and social events described in detail.

Esther Cullen Josep Mosre Philadelphia Sion Kattan Cadlegy Gilendude Memre Shifpord Witket Jolalite Murrians Ie Agaa Milford York Mitithelphas Mra Mittel Tye St James Thuruti Marsiot Pidiadelyiin

Local Committee Appoints New Member for Liberty Bond Drive

Joseph Wasik named to the Committee at Citizen of Foreign Birth and Descent on Mainst. Iuso Najander and Samuel Lerer join as members. The panel acts as a sub committee aiding the third Liberty bond campaign.

Joseph Wasik Iuso Najander Samuel Lerer

Easter Mass Lyrics and Choir Singers Noted

The offertory featured Easter hymns with a children's choir and a duet by Donnell and Genevieve. Rev P Dy vtec led the celebration as lepers were mentioned in the evening mass with parish clerics and figures including Eve Coughlin Minnie Miurre and A A Hil loists.

Eve Coughlin Minnie Miurre A. A. Hil Izhlin Oento the Pope New Donnell Genevieve Lepers P. Dyvtec

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