Local residents share visits and Memorial Day gatherings
Maynard and surrounding towns see a flurry of holiday hospitality as residents hosted relatives and friends from Medway, Worcester, Framingham, Brockton, Hyde Park, Marlboro, and Acton. Military personnel, including Seaman Daniel Connors and enlisted soldiers, are noted, with several families visiting Memorial Day relatives and noting enlistments and stationing in Norfolk, Virginia and Fort Slocum New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Inez
Maupleville
Row
Thomas McNally
Medway
William Scully
Dartmouth
John Driscoll
Chandler St
James McBride
Framingham
Genevieve
Helen Coughlan
Mabel Coonan
Worcester
Lewis Thomas
Watertown
Herbert Salisbury
Garin
Florence Gustavacon
Maton
Dorothy Staith
Dorothy Par
Annie McDonald
Westerly, Jr
Sadie Featherston
Brockton
Keevan
James Metride
George Porter
Newton
Ruaymand Jlooper
Parker St
Richard Hellinus
River St
U.S. Marine Corps
Paris Island
S.C
Mrooa
Clarence, Bodfish
Pittsfield
Alt. Haynes
Brooks St
Frank Powers
Blackstone
Catrick Powers
Main St
Henry Werner
Stella
Marlboro
Dartmouth St
Daniel Connors
John Connors
U.S. S. Bellows
Norfolk
William Lowney
Fred Fairbanks
Medical Supply Corps
Camp Stuart
Maryland
Relph Panton
Alice Panton
Linden Sr
U. S Army
Fort Slocum
N.Y
Fred Hanson
U.S. Marine Guly
So Co
Regt
Philadelphia
Danish West Indies
Sergt
Ray Worthington
Mro
William Jones
Field Day Showcases Old Horses at Red Acre Farm Stow
The 12th annual field day at Red Acre Farm Stow featured 60 horses including 25 loaned to nearby farmers plus Remount troopers from Camp Devens performing a cavalry drill and races. Miss Harriet Bird highlighted horse care exhibits, with visitors from Boston Weston Brookline Concord and Dedham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Acre Farm
Stow
Sirs. J. Dixon
Weston
Harriet. Bird
Red Acre Farm Association
California
Boston
Brookline
Concord
Dedham
Joseph Gay
Daniel Staniford
Julia Worthington
Edward Emerson
Floral Sunday Observance At Congregational Church
The Congregational Church announces a floral Sunday with Sunday school department exercises at 7 p.m. next Sunday and a morning service at 10 45 during which children will be christened. Maynard lodge I O O I and Mizpah Rebekah lodge will attend the Memorial service. After next Sunday the primary department sessions will be omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick N. Rutan
Maynard Lodge
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
Local Guests and County Club Memorial Day Events
Concord residents hosted and visited over the holidays including Mrs Wallace Calef and daughter Edna from Waltham and Mr Bert Joslin of Heverly. The piece notes social visits by Mrs Mary Prawbradie and Mrs George Hunt, with mentions of ties to Everett street and a Maxwell car. It also references a Colonial Prison event, a Thirteen’s day, and a Middlesex cup golf qualifier with notable performances and awards at the county club Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Calef
Edna
Waltham
Bert Joslin
Heverly
Miro Doe Lines
Mary Prawbradie
Trophin Fon
George Hunt
Charles Voight
Mastharmpton Wis
Everett St
Alcott Pratt
Maxwell
Macone
Elizabeth Tonia
Wall
EU SS
Morgan WK
Stithwirhoe
Gross
Phlelden
Near firing line eight kilometers away in World War I letter
Joseph Keyes writes to his father from a front line cab, describing travel by rail and road from Kepps to a nearby trench in an open war zone. He recalls shelling in a village, gym-like living in cars, a cold wet night post, and a desire to frame a diploma from Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Keyes
Dad
Sis
Marvel
Sigwert
Robert
Woodward
Gus
Gwen
Kepps
Allentown
Ellar Trench
Melais
Paris
H O
Joe
Concord Rise Memorial Day Shooting Prize Winners
Harry Finley won the first prize at 500 yards with a 24. Henry Martell took the second prize on Seo cards in the second sheet. Francis Dailey won the third sheet at 6S yards with a score of 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Finley
Concord Rise Club
Henry Martell
Seo
Francis Dailey
Acton Centre Resident Visits Friends and War News
Miss Ella FF Wright visited with Mr and Mrs Moses A Reed for a few days. Mr Kane is building a garage named Six18 for two cars. Friends of Lieut Edward A Mead report his arrival in France. Mead is a former village resident, serving with Company La 4th Division 47th U.S. Infantry American Expeditionary Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella FF. Wright
Moses A. Reed
Kane
Edward A. Mead
France
Lieut. Mead
Co. la 4Th Div
U.S Int. American Expeditionary Force
Motorcycle Collision Injures Local Rider near Littleton
Raymond Durkee of this town collided with a touring car on State road in Littleton on Sunday. He was taken to the State hospital at Ayer for treatment after the accident with the Camp Devens soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Durkee
Camp Devens
Littleton
Ile
Ayer
Memorial services and holiday greetings across towns
The notice lists holiday visitors from Boston and Allston. mentions Memorial services for departed brothers by a fraternal lodge on Sunday at Union Congregational Church. notes several names and addresses in Worcester Maynard and River areas. records a river fishing achievement and a parade to cemeteries with public grave decorations on June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Weaving
Boston
Mary Shea
Glendale St
Grice Weaving
Maplest Award
Sheridan
Worcester
James Sheridan
Summit
Maynard Lodge
O. O. FE
Union
Margaret Load
Allston
Gant
Edward Veriatlies
New York
Danwine
Cildren
Tiverett
Herbert Comeoun
Senoef Mer
Comenh
Linden
Meehanmie
Quartermister
Mort
Main St
Aetan
Asubetogerie
Conference of Finnish Societies Endorses National War Support
Delegates from Boston area Finnish churches gather for a two day conference in Walnut Street, Maeto Paneat, to coordinate church work for God and country amid World War I. Attendees include Rev Lillback Brooklyn and Rev Groop Fitchburg with hundreds of parishioners in attendance. Resolutions condemn public carrying of red flags and urge support for the nation, with copies sent to Massachusetts lawmakers. A mass meeting and evening concert mark the sessions with remarks by Rev Col Stenman and Rev Frederick N. Rutan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeto Paneat
Lston
Brooklyn
N.Y Cburg
Gardner
Jersey
Quincy
Staten Island
Noy
Troy
N H
Worcester
Milford
Jaensin
Wilson
McCall
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Senate
Church For God
John Lillback
Andew Groop
Fitchburg
Vics
Alex Kukko
Matti Rishimaki
Quincey
Emil Salta O
Treas
Lillback
Groop
Stenmian Oo. Quines
Theological College
Joann A. Crowe
Union Congregational
United Choirs
Herbert Mallinson
Anna Holt
Valma Pickard
Walfrid Riihitnoma
Martha Vaananen
Ruth Williams
Jennie Naylor
Miriam Nelson
Lindsey
Glendalest Lutheran Church Hosts Speech and Conference
Rey K. Salonen of Monessen will speak at Glendalest Lutheran church Thursday evening. A conference of the Pacific Association of Eastern Lutheran churches is set for Rockport Saturday, with Glendalest members planning to attend.
Bedford visitor notes and heat drive locals to the beach
Bedford resident Gowans visits Town A and Barnum Gailey circus in Toston. Miss Albani visits friends in Wakedrye WY. Sunday heat sends many to the beach. Mr and Mrs Bagley plan move to Loomis at Mrath Malloy of Lowell. Marin Halley circus performance noted in Dowell. Dowd and Dowd families mentioned with local dances and a poet week. Passenger departure of Mranvis Meponard last Friday. Stationel and Mary Shoei referenced for a held event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Gowans
Lake St. Avelington
Bedford
Barnum & Gailey Circus
Toston
Bernard Bagley
Cambridge
Loomis
Malloy
Lowell
Pars
Mary Shoei
Hliv Pepeecenyt
Cambridge officer earns Military Cross for daring air actions
Rosal Midstoree of Cambridge formerly Iyoet Hedford has been awarded the Military Cross for repeated successful attacks on German units from low altitude with bombs and machine gun fire. He is recovering in England from a severe gunshot wound suffered April 10 and is the son of Mr and Mrs Maroun of Concord Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeineie Peabo
Magen Jr Rosal Midstoree
Cambridge
Iyoet Hedford
England
Maroun
Concordave
Harvard
Ruel
Gabe
Re. Het
Bedford High School War Pictures Benefit
On Tuesday evening the graduating class presented pictures of France to a large audience. Pupils explained the scenes, with proceeds from the entertainment raised by Norman EO White totaling 1105 dollars in five weeks, all donated to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Often
France
Red Cross
Norman EO White
Bedford i Now
Concord Junction Holiday Visitors and Birth Announcement
In Concord Junction Mr Julia aaekurt was a Sunday Visitor in Roxbury. Mrs Margaret Marshall and Patrick Minnie were holiday guests of Mr red Wee Peter Cel by Miro oan Mrs ArinUr Khenigan and children of Worcester spent the holiday with Mr and Mrs Patrick Reilley. Mr and Mrs Noel Christian announce the birth of a son born last Thursday. Mr and Mrs John O Grady were holiday guests of relatives in Framingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Aaekurt
Roxbury
Muargaret Marshall
Pateter
Minnie
Red Wee Pater Cel
Miro Oan
ArinUr Khenigan
Worcester
Patrick Reilley
Noel Christian
John O'Grady
Framinghan
Concord Teachers Club Holds Third Meeting with Music Program
The Concord Teachers club met May 27 in Baton hall for its third gathering of the year. Guests enjoyed a refined concert by Concord Musical club members with selections from Debussy through Liszt, followed by a social hour with light refreshments. The event showcased cross club courtesy in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Hall
Concord Teachers Club
Concord Musical Club
Jane Chair
de Liane Debussy
MacDowell
Miss Parker
Offenbach
Acton News Briefs From Boston To Milport And Beyond
West Acton GP Littlefield and two sons Bum ton and Donald with Stuart M attended a Boston circus. W Pustad returned from Devens with an honorable discharge due to rheumatism. Pred Dickerman visited Mrs J S Richardson and milliner Mrs Ramsey. Mrs Hagzel ton Perkins and Mrs Earl Littlefield plan a summer move to Millport Maine. A town minstrel show by the Ta es will be repeated in South Acton Friday. Gertrude Holt and two children visit Pitelburs, Emma Evans, and Mesngie Knowlton are noted visitors at Meredith Watson’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GP. Littlefield
Bumton
Donald
Stuart M
Boston
Ole W. Pustad
Devens
Gertrude Holt
Holt Family Mourns Sister at Lowell Funeral
Clara E Holt was summoned to Lowell Saturday as a sister died soon after arrival. Mr and Mrs W B Holt attended the mineral services held Tuesday afternoon. The deceased is identified as Josephine Baker with details noting a Sud en change for the worse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Clara E. Holt
Lowell
Josephine Baker
Fortier
W. B. Holtom
Sstfolr
Tyeemalee
Richardson and Winter United in May Ceremony
Katherine Richardson of this town married Stanley Winter of Concord Junction on May 25 at the bride’s mother Mrs. I Richardson’s home. Rev C J Merce of the Baptist church officiated. Only a few relatives attended. The bride, a well known local nurse, and the groom, a familiar figure in Concord Junction, plan Fort Slo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Richardson
Stanley Winter Payson
Concord Junction
Mra. i Richardson
C. J. Merce
Baptist Church
Everal
Pheeroon
Bett
Fort Slo- Pe
Red Cross Week End Report From West Acton Chapter
Report covers week ending June 1 listing items completed or returned including 2 prs socks for Mrs Stevens 2 prs socks for Mrs Thompson and others. includes bottle covers eye dressings bandages pads and pajamas. notes special meeting with 27 members present and 580 surgical mas manade. regular meeting in May with 21 members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Holt Hospital
Deccaster
Hall
Fannia
James Kingsley
Ammunition train vs Maynard at John A Crowe park
Baseball game set for next Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock features the Ammunition train and Maynard. Maynard sends Bovee the Boston college pitcher to the mound with Harold More behind the plate. Maynard lineup includes O'Brien Bulger Marsden Mulcahy and others, while Rae and Bulger of Concord will play for Maynard in a strong hoped for contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
John A. Crowe Park
Cam
Bovee
Boston College
Harold More
Rae and
Bulger
Concord
Can Toveep
FP. O'Brien
Er “i. Lent
Buleer Ss
H. O’brien
Marsden
Mulcahy
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Dopnce Brothers Commercial Car
Dodge Brothers
AN Prices F. O. B
Detroit
AJ Cor
Torrey & Vialle, Inc
Main and
Walden Streets
Concord, Mass
Congregational Church
Acton
John Vaananen
Walnut St
Concord Teachers’ Club
Homer
Purcell
Lidgey
Mrs Conant
Mrs. Baker
Violiis Chanson Dais NI Pavine
Sons Chitese
Mother Goose
Crist
Mrs. Shepard Tit Briuowait
Lis
Pane le Chocohit ¢Pette Mareht Gebhard Cradle Song
Ninsky Die Lorelei Liszt Mrs
Percy Brown
Page
Rose Clayton Johns
Throstle
Maude
Valerie Whyte
Mrs. Hitchcock
Merwin
Ben J. C. Brown
Tel
Maynard, Mass
Lucy Clark
Acton Streay
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