Maynard News Quick Notes From Town
Bradford Parker takes a two week vacation at American Powder Co. Miss Lucy Scully visits Miss Mildred Morgan while Red Triangle fund seeks aid for soldiers. Dr. Raymond Palmer visits Providence. Local families mark new home in Stow Centre and holiday travels. Red Cross Seeks 100 Christmas gift bags for cantonment soldiers. Alice Rapson fundraiser barn party proceeds aid Maynard Red Cross. Government offers free express delivery to soldiers in France if items reach Hoboken by December 5. Local post notes heavy Christmas mail for overseas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Parker
American Powder Co
Lucy Scully
Foxboro
Mildred Morgan
Thompson St. Chin
Red Triangle Fund
Raymond Palmer
Ellen M. Palmer
Providence
R. T
Ernest Reynard
National Express Co
Stow Centre
George Meade
Fhits
Ellen Palmer
W. S. Hayward
A. Bean
Quincy
Horace Bates
Summer Hill
Maynard
Red Cross
Alice Rapson
Elmhurst Farm
Maynard Red Croce
France
New York
U. S. Army
Hoboken
A. J. Coughlin
Annual Bazaar by Parsonage Aid Society at Colonial Hall
Colonial Hall hosts the Methodist church annual bazaar under the Parsonage Aid Society with a big crowd for the first of two nights. Children perform a varied program supervised by Miss Anna Holt, featuring dances, recitals, duets and choruses, while booths and displays are terrifically decorated and staffed by volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsonage Aid Society
Colonial Hall
Methodist Church
Anna Holt
Marion Garland
Madonna Lonka
Jeanette Johnston
Bernice Laster
Edna Paine
Twitcht
Martha Vanaanen
Francis Archer
Little Helpers
Phyllig Naylor
Doris Dawson
Doris Prescott
Ruth Broadbent
Irma Howard
Laura Gault
Mirna Goettler
Benjamin Taylor
Marmion Johnston
Thelma Veitch
Dorothy Taylor
Helen Chase
Russia
Esther
George Grendahl
Alice Hurd
Ruth Wilson
Phyllis Naylor
Alice Karam
Loretta Mullin
Evelyn Hamblen
U. S
Florence Jackson
Dorothy Priest
Harold Brown
William Bain
Martha Vaananen
Pauline Newton
France
America
17. S. A
Francis Couchlan
Onur Tand
Richard Parmenter
Agnes Richardson
Joshua Naylor
Charles Richardson
Harriet Naylor
Harvey Richardson
Samuel Parker
Belgium
England
Woman's Club Formulates Y M C A Drive Plan
The Woman's club met at Masonic hall with a large crowd. A 10 member committee led by Mrs. Augustus Morse was formed to assist in the Red Triangle drive for Y M C A funds. Delegates to state federation were named and funds raised included 16.01 for War Orphans and 37.50 for Federation. Dr. Philip A. Parsons spoke on Just Plain Folks followed by piano pieces by Mrs. F N Rutan and Miss Judith Nordberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Masonic Hall
Augustus Morse
Summer St
Red Triangle
A. E. McCleary
Gilbert M. Hawkes
South Braintree
O. S. Fowler
West Newton
War Orphan's Fund
Federation Fund
Philip A. Parsons
Syracuse University
F. N. Rutan
Judith Nordberg
General household work wanted in Maynard
Help wanted by the hour or day for general household work in Maynard. Call at 62 River Street, Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
River St
James McDonald Died After Illness at 76
James McDonald died Sunday at 7 45 AM at his son John McDonald’s home on McKinley Street after a two week illness. Born in Kings County Ireland in 1831 he immigrated to the United States in 1856 and lived in Worcester then Maynard for eight years. A Civil War veteran he served 1862 64 with Co C 48th Massachusetts Infantry wounded at Mt Hudson. Funeral Monday at 9 30 AM at the Congregational church with Rev Frederick N Rutan. burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Ashway R T. Survived by two sons John Maynard Warren Mystic CT and daughter Mrs Margaret Conroy Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C
48Th Maas
Reet
Mt. Hudson
Mississipni
Frederick N. Rutan
Congregational Church
Ashway
R. T
Oak Grove Cemetery
Mystic Post
Mystic
Isaac Davis Post
John
Maynard
Warren
Margaret Conroy
Worcester
Resolutions urge wood use to save coal nationwide
At a New England conference of fuel officials and wood interests, resolutions urge using wood where possible to save coal, promote widespread cordwood cutting, favor portable sawmilling, and call for local committees led by fuel administrators to boost production and set fair prices. Also noted are local notices: a son born to Mr and Mrs Edward Byrne, a Brooks sr Hudson Speedster purchase, and Charles H Stanley Co stock and fixtures sold at auction, with buyers S Borowsky Cambridge and Samuel Lever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Eneland
Joes
Edward Byrne
William H. Gutteridge
Brooks Sr
Hudson
Charles H. Stanley & Co
S. Borowsky
Cambridge
Samuel Lever
When Life Was Adventure and Ancient Wonders
A reflective piece contrasts modern knowledge with ancestral wonder. An old black servant’s dinner tale hints at human headed fish and other myths, noting how certainty diminishes childlike awe and how Greek literature preserves primitive beliefs.
Public Safety Committee Name New Chairman For Y M C A Drive
The Public Safety committee met at Riverside hall and elected Horace Bates to succeed Dr. Howard Hamblen as chairman. Kenneth H Damien heads the Red Triangle drive to raise funds for the Y M C A huts. Damien described Y M C A wartime work in Europe and prison camps, urging fathers and mothers to support the campaign and help returning soldiers. A public meeting at Colonial hall Thursday will feature overseas speaker and local performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piang
Frurene Honelees
Y. Mo. A
V. A
VV. M
Maynard
K. H Damien
Joshua Navilor
O. S. Fowler
George Feon
Frederick N. Rutan
George Tawton
Silvio Tmbimbo
Jacob Laur Ma
Charles Williams
Jeremiah Prad
Frede rick N. Rutan Leads Interfaith Service
Congregational Church announces midweek service by minister Frederick N. Rutan at 7.50 pm and 10.45 am worship with choir led by Horace Bates. Joint evening program includes Maynard Russian Orthodox choir and Father Lilnkovitch sharing duties in a fraternal service inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick N. Rutan
Horace Bates
C. EB
Maynard
Lilnkovitch
Evening winter session opens at Summer Street School
The evening school opened its winter session at the Summer Street school building Friday evening with 50 students registered. Principal Horace Bates leads the program which offers elementary and advanced English and will run three sessions weekly on Monday Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Merchants Representative Appointed For Maynard Stores
Sidney F. McCleary proprietor of the Main Street grocery and bakery has been named local merchants representative to implement state and federal food administrator instructions for retail stores in Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney F. McCleary
Mainst
Maynard
Maynard men at Camp Devens adjust to tougher drills
The Maynard men at Camp Devens report growing military discipline and more extensive drills. Home for the weekend were James Ryan, Joseph White, Stanley Wasuik, Louis Wasuik, Stephen Maley, Patrick Pine, John Carey, Fred Sarela, Joseph Boothroyd, John Adamson, William Baron, John Hardy, and Mike Rynciviets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Camp Devens
James Ryan
Joseph White
Stanley Wasuik
Louis Wasuik
Stephen Maley
Patrick Pine
John Carey
Fred Sarela
Joseph Boothroyd
John Adamson
William Baron
John Hardy
Mike Rynciviets
Arrest of Corp Robert Cleary on Worthless Check Charges
Corp Robert Cleary of the 49th New York regiment was arrested by Patrolman Samuel King at Boston on sight by request of Boston police. He faces five larceny by worthless check charges tied to passes in Rex ton and Camp Devens. Cant Arm strong and Agent Barker notified. Federal charges include desertion and forgery. Cleary has a prior record dating to 1897 and recent periods in Dedham and New Hampshire state prisons. He has resided in the area off and on for over a year and once worked as a motorman and with the American Powder Co. He served in the U S Army last summer and has been seen in uniform recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cleary
Co. A
49Th
New York Regiment
Samuel King
Boston
Harry Barker
Federal Secret Service
Ainslee Armstrong
Boston Police
Ones
New York
Dedham
Nolice
Reston
Onerestine
Camp Devens
Retjaws Folle National Bank
Nayment
Roeton Panere
Haverhill
Tate
New Hampshire
Cleary
M. & H. Railway
American Powder Co
Seenhet Mills
Whist Party for Red Cross Aims at Masonic Hall
Turdifes' enviliary A OWL holds a regular meeting at Masonic hall to form a Red Cross fundraiser whist party for Maynard branch. The event at Masonic hall Monday Nov 96 offers prizes and aims for large attendance with tickets from committee members including Mrs James McCarthy Mrs Mary Cook Mrs Annie Kingsley Mrs Katherine Kingsley Mrs Katherine Ineson Mary Flannery Mrs Mary Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turdifes’ Enviliary
A. Owl
Masonic Hall
Maynard
Red Crogs
James McCarthy
Oket
Mary Cook
Annie Kingsley
Katherine Kingsley
Weet Acton
Katherine Ineson
South Acton
Mary Flannery
Mary Moore
Walcott St
Middlesex Team Tops Y M S C in Record Bowling Match
Middlesex under Captain Sneck White defeated Y M S C at Lynch Bros on Wednesday evening. The match saw new team and individual scoring records, as Md Billet sparked a late spurt to a 540 string while fans cheered from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Cantain “Sneck” White
Y. M.S C
Lynch Brossers
Maynard Bowling League Standings and Lost Book Notice
The Maynard Bowling league standings are listed for Monday evening. Lost Book notice states Book Number 2905 is lost under Chapter 590 Section 40 of the 1908 Massachusetts Acts. payment is stopped. Assabet Institution for Savings and Treasurer Howard A. Wilson issue the notice dated Oct 16 1917 in Medford Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Assabet Institution For Savings
Howard A. Wilson
Packages Mailed To Maynard Soldiers Overseas
The Maynard Overseas committee sent Christmas packages to 54 local soldiers stationed in France England Scotland and along the Irish coast. The parcels included tobacco pipe socks and candy with tobacco receipts and a report of receipts to be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
France
England
Scotland
Dill
Maynard Overseas Committee
Maynard Red Cross
Over. Fens
Thos, Parker
Main St
Merce
Vincent Wesley
Dominick Moore
Dominick Taskowski
Michael Lesage
Charles Luker
Alfred Lonma
Emmett JL. We. Carthy
Cornelius Moynihen
John Manning
Eugene Manning
Roy Nelson
John R. Nordberg
Teel Parmenter
Harold Sheridan
Harold Tanean
Force
Wiliam Moynihan
Co. K
James Carney
Raymond Conroars
Charles Coulter
Amex Force
Paris
Joseph Peavis
Frank Downer
Hartwell Flood
C. M
Guver Fowler
B.C. M
Whitney Rent
Hugh Connors
Russell Stone
American Forestry Exp
Walter Denniston
William C. Tayior
David Sharne
John Gallagher
Ernest Rasmussen
Hedars
Vorce
Arthur Lord
Am Even
Ferre
George Y. Pinne
Amex
Walter J. Kelley
Croft
John Minn
Sunny Co
Zoehery Mints
Stanislaw Tandinski
Sid Scott
Fast End
Hamton
Exhibit on Child Welfare Grain Health Initiative Arrives
State Department of Health prepares a health exhibit to educate the public on reducing infant mortality. Dr Lyman Aga directs the project with Miss Vieve Jules and Miss I Griffin coordinating at Riverside Hall on Nov 21 22. Free booklet The Skaby and You will be provided to mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Lyman Aga
State Department of Health
Rf Hall
Jules
R.N
I KX
Griffin
R. N
Public Health Tractors
You
Riverside Toll
Kiev
John Vanaanen
Riverside Hall
Francis Job
Maynard Board of Health
We Club
J. Coughlin
Mrs Elizabeth Grinnell Dies After Illness at 68
Mrs Elizabeth Grinnell aged 68 died at the home of Mrs Washburn at the Walnut and Parker streets corner after a long illness. She had resided here six years. The remains were taken to Fall River Tuesday for Wednesday morning funeral services. She is survived by a cousin in Fall River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Grinnell
Washburn
Walnut and
Parker Sts
Fall River
Visitation and Banquet Attended by Marlboro Chapter Members
Magdeline chapter O B S members attended a visitation and banquet for Marlboro chapter on Monday evening. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Merrick, Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Priest, Mrs. Albert Bentley, Mrs. Gilbert Hawkes, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goettler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdeline Chapter
O B. S
Marlboro
George Merrick
Harry T. Bates
Wies Wallace Priest
Albert Blentley
Gilbert M. Hawkes
Mir
Frank Goettler
Lecture on State Institutions by Isennoth H. Damien
View's Fraternal league met at the vestry of the Congregational Church Tuesday evening. M L Detweit was elected to the Advisory board to fill the vacancy from Robert Jackson's resignation. A $10 donation was made to the Red Triangle fund. Damien lectured on State Institutions and Their Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
View’s
M. L. Detweit
Robert Jackson
Red Triangle Fund
Isennoth H. Damien
Wrist watch presented to Private Pine from Maye area friends
Private Patrick Pine received a wrist watch from friends who board at Mrs. Mary Martin’s Maple Street home. George Woodbury made the presentation at a Saturday supper. A Christmas package was sent Tuesday to Private Joel Perea in France from former mill office employees. A missing item description notes a black book with money and beads found on Main Street near Pine Street corner. return to 168 Main Street for reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Pine
Mayeee
Mary Martin
Maples
George Woodbury
Joel Perea Co. D, 104Th Inf
France
Main
Pine St
Main St
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