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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1918

Page

8

Maynard Resident Charles Crenes Dies After Illness

Charles H. Crenes, 75, longtime Maynard resident, died of heart trouble at home on Park Street after a period of illness. He was born in Phelpston and lived in Maynard for 68 years, married twice to Lottie Lamson and Hannah Sterling, and served as ex-Selectman and assessor. Funeral services were held at his home with a large delegation from the town, and burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery.

Citie Charles H. Crenes Park St Ben Ek Oolay Cheney Phelpston Lottie Lamson Hennah Sterling Selectman Maynard Nashua Iyi Frederick Noolovon Vas Sunderland Slwie O. F J Robert Lester George Low ‘ Meade William Histiey Case Glenwood

Penorah annual meeting elects officers and prize winners

The Penorah annual meeting on Monday elected officers including Margaret Gates as president and Victoria Margaret Wilson as organist. Prizes were awarded to Espie and Charlie McGrath with other honors noted. multiple committee members were announced as part of the event.

Hannual Magaret Gates Hooper View Jr den Margaret Martt Wilson Ander Garet Ato Espie Larlie McGrath 2D Malone John Missang Emily Margaret Whee Shanahen Louis Cook Aevil Wat

Dogs Must Be Licensed And County Warns Residents

A fragmented notice warns residents that dogs require licensing and outlines penalties for unregistered pets. The text notes enforcement and reminders to register with local authorities.

Local resident dies after long illness in Concord Junction

An elderly Concord Junction resident died after a lengthy illness. The obituary notes the deceased lived in the town, survived by a daughter and four sons, and lists funeral arrangements with a service at Stow Meochvater. The report mentions community ties and the family’s loss to the town.

Vbr Mdi Sant Fel Hedey Stow Meochvater Clea Charles A William of

Union Church Men’s Club Presents Comedy Farce

A Union Church event featured a The Man and a stage play with a cast including Homer Allen Bieler known as The Parson and Drate teettear tiadt Mrhee Pringh Girsee Sewall Aris wife Violet McWi Lateva Wilton. The audience praised the performance praising the cast and noting the favorable reception of the farce and its witty dialogue.

Uniom Mosphas Hirecolh Sewalli Nisert Ira Wilton Wioorren Goddard Iarry Prentworth Arthur's Trend Merton Hosmer Hagvinnd Duciew Homer Allen Fi Bieler Janes Coltweil Conrad Melzer Plunder Irving Belel Kelas Wooten Drate Teettear Tiadt Mrhee Pringh Girsee Sewall Aris Violet McWi Iains Lateva Wilton Frets Diughter Vr Blorenes Nate Mud Reseje Silge

Unclear fragmentary military notice with names and dates

Fragmentary OCR text lists a First Lieutenant and multiple personal names with scattered phrases. No coherent event or outcome is readable beyond possible service and return references.

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Workers Press for Higher Pay at Portman Construction Site

Organizers of tl Soop oef Tiaha THasfort pauntinet push for wage increases amid a strike threat. Workers claim eight hour days eight hours a day and overtime at one and a half and double time Sundays. The dispute heads to the Melala of the Portman Construction for consideration.

Reithard Fonda Prp Willan Tiaha Thasfort Pauntinet Portman Construction al Teas

Minglish Food Contrailer Plans 1000 Tons of Sugar Aid

The Minglish Food Contrailer intends to allocate 1000 tons of sugar in the coming fruit season to assist private fruit growers in converting their fruit into jam production.

Unusual Centre Event Features War Exhibits and Music

An historic Acton Centre event showcased a unique display with wartime art pieces and performances. Aden White led a gallery of local artists, including Mildred Pny and Carolyn Shas, while the occasion included piano solos and vocal pieces.

Tte Clee MM Cantibotte Aden Ase Grerigude Mir Mildred Pny Connires Warwick Millat Miary Mre Alive Webster Milentelle Coriffin Wiesyebee CNP Pawikdee Carolyn Shas

Grange Meeting Highlights March 25 Program

Acton Grange held a Tuesday evening meeting with a varied program. The Whites and Reds contributed acts, a White Orchestine selection was played, and readings and recitations followed by a cornet and piping group.

Acton Grange Mies Piehourad Oson George Staith Me Mil Jans Tendo Aken Bro Ariit Potia Tieton Tietbite Hardie Preena Brsion Cathiehers Eooay Vere Interns Nerd Ny Sue. Taylor Peeitition Mi Stal

Congregational Church Activities In Concord Attendances

Congregational Church events include Sunday exchanges with Hey Mr Robert and weekly choir and Sunday evening concert drawing about 400 attendees. Junior Endeavor social and entertainments planned for Saturday afternoon at the church, plus visits by Mrs Leena White and Mr Sidmeyr Porter.

Lev Mero Tewhebury Concord Robert Leena Worcester Wil Albert

West Acton Community Notes Compliment Aid Response

Mr Rochael Praymes thanks residents for a generous clothing collection for the Helvin Relief Memorial and the chair Mia Herbert Mead and Mrs Hastings. Mentions neighbors helping with painting and home visits. Mia Scanton is under quarantine at home.

Rochael Bela Red Cra Mia Herbert Mead Hastings Dred Viavts Mi Martha Winsor Sunda D.s. Therferential Boxyboro Pieumonda James Itzeerald Mia Scanton

Bowling match at local alleys yields close scores and high rollers

Under Capt Coulter leadership I, of Po wond er, defeated A O Hy stared in a league match at the local alleys Monday. J B Kent posted three strings totaling 309 to lead the event, while W Lynch led AO with 210. In other news K Sinald Hos pital in New York, the largest of its kind, elected two women trustees. A Women’s University Club Parm unit plans a dozen women and one director to farm in Redding, Connecticut this summer.

Capt. Coulter A. O Hy J.B. Kent Mateh W Lynch K. Sinald Hospital

Lucy Miles Widow of Jacene Vibes Dies in South Acton

Lucy Miles widow of Jacene Vibes died suddenly at her home last Wednesday after years of illness. Born in Littleton in 1830s she moved to Stow, taught school, married I Miles, and resided in South Acton for 15 years. Her passing leaves a grieving mother and brother Charles.

Lucy Miles Jacene Vibes Kiew Charles Littleton Stow Dd. i. Miles Phes South Sneton Paria Saturdas Morris

Ralph Darker to Lead Sunday School at Maryland Church

The pastor Ralph Darker will preside Sunday school at Maryland church after a service. A preceding sermon will focus on faith in mortality and the wartime era with brief remarks by Fletcher and other local figures.

Ralph AL Darker Ian Sibel Servier

Easter Services Amid Poor Weather and Odd Text Difficulties

A fragmented report describes Easter religious services held at a congregation church with unclear details. The text mentions pastors, a ceremony, and decorations but contains many garbled phrases making specifics hard to determine.

Incomplete Visit With War Front Figures Noted In New York

The report describes attempts to see a missing person in New York city involving Camp Dotr Tom Pha and several local names. It mentions a fire alarm saving a brief blaze in Sidney Quaffings and notes residents Mrs Win Frankel and ditthan traveling to New York.

New York Pha Albert Jk Hieka Jinmellon Pfanter Win. Prankel Ditthan Ua Chandler Myre Page Jom Chaimby Sidney Lunt Old Friend

Thanks for help and floral tributes to Mrs Susan Miles

We express gratitude to omigas friends and neighbors for aid during our time of trouble and for the many floral tributes sent in memory of Mrs Susan A Miles Chiurkee HH Mile

Susan A. Miles Chiurkee

Muskrat Seat for Food in National Plan Suggestion

Muskrat flesh is recommended to the national food administration as a substitute for meats in use. A report to the Winona chamber of commerce details hydroponic trappers who say the meat is on par with chicken when properly prepared. The meat has been offered for sale in Winona for one cent a pound.

National Food Administration

All Comforts of Home Touring by Road in a Motorized Suite

John Gordon of Lake Forest plans a self contained "paure lor, bedroom and bath" on wheels for coast bound tours. The device includes a spring bed shower stove and ample food storage with his Airedale at the front seat. Mrs Gordon will drive a motorcycle in emergencies.

John Gordon Lake Forest Jamies Chiesco Mrs. Gordon Mis. Gordon

Agnes Nestor and the Woman's Trade Union Pioneer

Agnes Nestor of Chicago, president of the Woman's Trade Union, serves on the advisory council. She first gained recognition in 1909 for pushing Illinois to limit women factory hours to ten per day and later supported "Bill 4402" safeguarding girls in mercantile shops, telecommunication, and related work.

Agnes Nestor Chicago Woman's Trade Tren Dengue Mustangceocense International Glovemakers’ Union Misa Nestor Vlovemaker Ilinois Chive Springfeld Hobby Ter Conpitel Renee Nunes Nestor

World’s Biggest Buyer and War Procurement Leader

A garbled note chronicles Elmer Stettinius rising from Chicago to national prominence. It highlights his roles at Stirling, Diamond Match, and Babcock Wilcox, then his key work in sealing and wartime purchasing for the French, British, and U S governments under Secretary Stettinius.

Stettinius Sealing Companis Babcock & Wil Pox Dita Chenga Comeaa God TRS J. C Morgoi & Co

Navy recruitment star Rear Admiral Palmer leads rapid growth

Rear Admiral Leigh Coriyle Palmer, chief of the bureau of navigation, heads naval personnel efforts as war with Germany looms. He helped grow the navy from 64 000 active men and 10 000 reserve a year ago to 188 000 regulars and 75 000 reserves today. Palmer, 44, a 1896 Annapolis grad, served at Santiago and in the Philippines with a long sea duty career before shore assignments.

Leigh Coriyle Palmer Bureau of Navigation Germany United States Navy Palmer Naval Reserve Boo Naval Reserve Force Admiral Palmer Naval Academy Othtete Annapolis Santiago Philippines

Duke Albrecht Leads German Forces on French Front

The article profiles Duke Albrecht of Wartemburg commanding German troops facing American lines near St Michtel. It notes his past as inspector general, his role at Stuttgart, and his charge of sieges at Maubeuge, with Metz as a potential target under heavy American bombardment.

Duke Albrecht of Wartemburg Preneh St. Michtel Albrecht Rupprecht Bavaria Stuttgart Metz Lorraine Germany Maubeuge

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