Maynard Furlough Plea After Liberty Loan Appeal
Maynard soldiers gathered for a town reception and chicken dinner at Masonic hall after a parade led by the Maynard brass band. A later move urged residents to subscribe to the second Liberty loan while noting some locals were delayed or denied furloughs due to orders and equipment needs.
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National Army
Maynard
Camp Devens
Michael [Yneh
Preston Blanchard
John Keegan
Louis Sullivan
Charles Heath
Frank Moynihan
Howard J. Mahoney
Samuel Mead
William Moore
Everett White
Frei Wilder
Walter ©. Murray
William Former
Frank Parks
James Whalen
John Moynihan
Patrick Pine
Elmer Mattson
James Ryan
George Lesage
David Foley
Stephen Maley
John Carey
William Baron
Louis Wasuik
Joseph Lasceky
Mike Rajewicz
Frank Taylor
Hans Erickson
Stow
Sergt. Kelly
Concord Junction
Russell Grabil
Freemont
Lawrence
Aver
William Manning
Maynard Brass Band
John A. Crowe
Commonwealth
Langtry
Committee of the Red Cross
William Litchfield
Steinl
Joseph Lasceks
Assabet Mill
Joseph Boothroyd
Job Doel
Sons of St. George
Central Sq
Wounded Lieutenant Ralph Dunning Recalls Battle Action
A letter from Lt. Ralph Dunning in London describes a August 22 attack in World War I, where his company suffered heavy losses from shellfire, he assumed command, and despite initial capture of a strong point, the enemy counter attacked and forced retreat leaving him with about 60 men.
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John C. Dunning
Ralph
London
Vou
Boeche
Community News from West Acton and Nearby Towns
Local residents report visits and gatherings across West Acton including Mr and Mrs FE Swift and Mr and Mrs W J Costello hosting. Visitors include Dr and Mrs Fred Pierce of Worcester and Mrs Lizzie Harting staying with Mrs Mary C Stevens. Miss Edith Woodward from Somerville spent Sunday with A F Blanchard. Church social and charity events noted with Baptist society supper and Wes ley Hall events.
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Margaret Oconnell
FE. T. Swift
W. J. Costello
Fred Pierce
Worcester
Mabel Bezonson
Waltham Watch Factory
St R. Teele
Boston
Lizzie Harting
Mary C. Stevens
Roger Brown
Orland Spinney
Camp Devens
Aver
Edith Woodward
Somerville
A. F. Blanchard
J. A. Goding
Tudsen
Warren Hayward
Roxboro
Edgar Blaisdell
Carlisle
Edgar Harrod
Lexington
Columbus Day
Allen Brooks Parker
Deaconess
Concord
Orr
Hall
Charles A. Welchlodge
Maynard
Taevis Wilson
The
Baptist Society
Lucy WK. Staples
Pidith Wharton's
War Charities of
France
Wesley
Second Liberty Campaign heats up on Firing Line
The Second Liberty Campaign begins as troops mobilize on the Firing Line. An advertisement for Concord National Bank appears on the front page, signaling ongoing civic and financial activity surrounding the conflict.
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Concord National Bank
Clemet Haskell Clemmance Birth in Acton Centre
Mr and Mrs Richard Haskell Cle mance of Cleveland Ohio welcome a daughter born Friday the 12th Mrs Clemence was formerly Miss Helen Atherton Woods of this village.
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Richard Haskell Clemance
Cleveland, O
Clemence
Helen Atherton Woods
Liberty Bond Day Observed by Protestant Churches
Next Sunday October 21 is Liberty Bond day as churches observe the special day. The notice requests the sexton to ring the bell at 10 o clock for ten minutes to mark the event. Public is warned the bell ringing is for the bond day and not a fire alert.
Miss Bertha Cram Feted by Friends at Knowlton Home
A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Bertha Cram at F R Knowltons home with many friends present. Gifts included a handsome tea set from twenty one friends and guests enjoyed peach ice cream cake crackers candies and coffee. Roses and candles adorned the table.
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Bertha Cram
F. R Knowlton
Misses Knowlton
Acton Receives New Chalmers Fire Truck From Madam Daniels
Mrs. Isabelle Daniels presents a Chalmers fire truck to Acton. It sits at the fire house and features two large chemical tanks, multiple hand extinguishers, and ample hose. The machine is powerful and fast, capable of reaching any town area in minutes.
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Chalmers
Acton
Isabelle Daniels
Case Brought Over Fire Losses Against B and M Railroad
O D Fessenden of Brookline New Hampshire and George W Burroughs of Roxboro sue the Boston and Maine railway for property losses from a fire that burned several buildings four years ago last July. Jurors arrived by four autos to inspect the fire site as witnesses from both sides attended the Lowell session held earlier in the week.
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Lowell
O. D. Fessenden
Brookline
N. H
George W. Burroughs
Roxboro
Boston & Maine Railroad
First Meeting of West Acton Woman's Club 1917-18
The West Acton Woman's Club met in the Baptist church vestry on Monday evening to start the year 1917-18. Dr. Philip Sheppard delivered a fine lecture on his 21 years in Africa and displayed lantern slides and curios. Nellie Bean played Chopin and Durand pieces, and President Louise Clark urged members to engage in patriotic work with strong cooperation.
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West Acton
Louise Clark
Baptists Plan Liberty Loan Program at Sunday Service
The First Baptist Church announces next Sunday’s morning service will feature a Liberty Loan program. The annual church roll call occurs Friday evening Oct 26. Officers elected at the pastor's class include Pres Lowell Cram Vice Pres H Benjamin Smith Sec Arthur Goding.
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Liberty Loan
Secretary of the Treasury
Lowell Cram
H. Benjamin Smith
Arthur Goding
C. L. Pierce
Wauchusett Association
Fitchburg
May Ard Magdalene Chapter Hosts Past Matrons Night
The May Ard Magdalene chapter of O E S held its 557th regular meeting at the Masonic hall on Tuesday evening with large attendance and guests from sister chapters. A banquet featured autumn decor and a varied menu while officers and committees presided, and exemplifications of the degrees were given by Past Matrons from allied chapters.
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Magdalene
Masonic Hall
Brothers of Magdalene
Kate C. Goodenow
Lillian Childs
Brookline
Alonzo
Dorchester
Clara S. Maynard
P. G. C. Magdalene
Dr True's Elixir Promoted Over Worm Tablets
Advertisers claim Dr True's Elixir is superior to worm tablets lozenges and candy for expelling stomach and pin worms. The liquid laxative also tones the stomach and restores bowel action, marketed for 69 years and urged for children with worm symptoms.
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Dr. True
Aps
Maynard Coal committee named by Public Safety group
President A J Coughlan of the Public Safety committee appoints Joshua Naylor Thomas Breck and James J Ledgard to the Maynard Coal committee. Names accepted by the New England Coal committee. The panel will investigate local coal supply and retail conditions.
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A. J. Coughlan
Public Safety Committee
Joshua Naylor
Thomas Breck
James J. Ledgard
Maynard Coal Committee
New England Coal Committee
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Stoneham
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Nellie Scanlon
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