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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
5
Maynard residents report visits across Roxbury Plymouth Fitchburg Lowell and Worcester. Local theatre outings include a Boston Oh Boy performance and the Quincy Dramatic Club's In the Shade of the Law. Community updates cover naval service rehab classes troop movements and upcoming meetings at Haynes hall and Summer Street school.
Rev Frederick N Rutan presides at midweek service with address and a Sunday service of worship at 10 45 led by the pastor A Sunday school at noon Y P S C FE Juniors meet at 3 30 Seniors at 5 15 Vesper service at 1 29 features Miss Ethel Carlson 80 on piano and Mrs Robert Archer contralto in a duet Cheerful gospel hymns to accompany the public invitation to attend.
Agent Ernest Reynard of National Express says local express shipments have risen sharply due to car shortages, causing occasional delays. He notes special efforts to ease congestion and sustain deliveries.
The Maynard Textile council A F L held a successful dancing party at Colonial hall Tuesday evening. Joshua Edwards led the floor with Patrick McGrath assisting. The Colonial orchestra provided music and a Lowell delegation attended. Refreshments were served. The committee included William Brinley chairman Miss Mary Driscoll secretary Mrs Frank Prue treasurer Henry Slyvert and Joshua Edwards.
To let furnished rooms in a steam heated house with bath hot and cold water and electric lights. Good locality. Address Box 442 Maynard Mass.
The Congregational church Ladies' Benevolent Society held a successful evening sale of aprons food and candy in the vestry followed by a three act drama Out of Town to large applause. Cast included Charlotte Stockbridge W X Macurda Gladys Taylor and others with tables run by members such as Mrs Irving Howe Mrs James Bent and Mrs Nelile Carver. Committees organized the entertainment and general activities.
The Middlesex Union association of Congregational churches schedules its 87th annual meeting at Union Congregational church on Wednesday October 24. Rev. William W. McLane will be moderator and Rev. John B. Lewis scribe and treasurer. Morning sessions feature reports and talks by Rev. G M Missirian Rev. J J Walker and Rev R A Baker with a dinner break. Afternoon includes talks by Capt. Daniel Mackay Rev G Ernest Merriam Rev F W Hodedon and an annuity fund note, concluding at 3 50.
Rev M D Kneeland of Boston secretary of the Lord's Day League led a large Sunday morning service at the M E church with Ada Rand singing Abide With Me accompanied by Mrs Bessie Dockerty. A union service at the Congregational church followed with Kneeland delivering Work of the Lord's Day League aided by stereopticon views to a large crowd.
Frank Brayden Thompson Jr was operated on for removal of stomach ulcers at Boston City Hospital on Thursday. The operation was successful and he is recovering well with a hopeful outlook. News of his improving condition brings cheer to many friends.
The Girls' Friendly Society at St George's church hosts a harvest fair Saturday from 3 p.m. The event features tables run by Hazel Easthope for fancy articles, Viola Sales for home made candy, Mary Sales for a fortune teller, Nellie Wilson for a mystery table, and Mrs Inez Andrews for home made cake and cut flowers.
Miss Theresa Carney Lincoln sr received a Friday card from her brother James with the 101st regiment in France saying everything is fine. Corp Arthur E Pratt of the 02nd Reet was guest of Mr and Mrs O S Fowler during the week. Maynard Cricket club football team will play Forge Village Saturday afternoon with a large crowd expected. Mrs W Green and daughter Viola of Franklin were holiday weekend guests of Mrs Margaret Mc Grath and Mrs A H Lincoln has concluded her services at Woolworths store.
The Public Safety Executive Committee voted to donate $25 to the War Recreation fund for soldier hospitality at Camp Devens and approved transferring $150 to the sweater fund for enlisted men. A three member committee was named to organize a Maynard Liberty Loan club to promote easy payment bonds with local headquarters planned at the Assabet Institution of Savings.
Arthur Lord, in France with the Railroad Engineers dispatch bearer, writes Maynard Red Cross chairman Mrs. William Litchfield to thank her group for a Red Cross comfort bag. He notes olive drab buttons and suggests OD thread for sewing. He describes his hut and muddy, rain-prone conditions near the front and mentions British boots.
Mrs Mary Ann McAllister of Summer street died after a brief illness on Saturday at 7 44 am. Born in Dublin about 55 years ago she came to the United States in 1878 lived in Tilton New Hampshire for 29 years and has resided here the same length of time. She belonged to St George Church and aided others though not affiliated with societies. She is survived by a step daughter Sarah Ann McAllister. A quiet funeral was held at her home with Rev A B Papineau officiating. The body was taken to Tilton New Hampshire for burial Tuesday at M FE church. Dr M D Kneeland of Boston spoke on the Lord's Day League work and Miss Ada Rand sang Abide With Me. Mrs Bessie Dockerty accompanied. Herbert Comeau of Somerville visited his parents on Linden Street.
Mrs. O. S. Fowler Brooks sr is named regent at the Chapter House on Saturday. Mrs. George M. Baker Mrs. Arthur Blanchard of West Acton and Mrs. Fowler led the receiving line. Many state officers attended the event with Mrs. Augustus Morse aiding in presenting members.
Mrs William Litchfield reports additional sums given to the Sweater fund. A partial report appears in The Enterprise this week. Spinning room employees subscribed 26 dollars and workers at American Powder Co 3 dollars, received today.
At the I C A Unity lodge meeting in the I O O F hall on Monday evening four candidates were initiated. A salad supper followed the business session and an entertainment featured vocal and instrumental music. The event was organized by Mrs Mary Cook, Mrs Katherine Sheridan and Mrs Mary Sylvester.
A letter from Arthur W. Lord in France to Frank S. Fearns reports German prisoners optimistic the war will end before New Year. He describes winter camp, air patrols, and prisoners who express relief and surprise at Allied crossing, noting food differences and home front concerns.
Boston Branch of the National Cloak and Suit Co. sought a stenographer through the high school's commercial department, praising the program as a strong feeder. The firm previously employed a 1917 Yass graduate for seven months, and the hire is framed as a boost to students. Frank Maley left Woolworth's to take a vacancy created by William Baron, who went to the colors, at W. R. Peterson's.
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