Waynard News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Military News
Several residents and relatives are noted visiting family across towns including Brockton Winthrop and Concord Junction. Local service members John Moynihan William Moynihan and others are mentioned with furloughs and new commissions at Plattsburg Camp Fort Slo cum. A large social scene includes beach outings Hampton Revere and Sanbornville with various guests and parlor gatherings reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Géo. H.woods
Ith’s
Philadelphia
Frank
John Moynihan
Brockton
Moynihan
Spring Lane
Eva Knox
Howard Murray
Winthrop
Harry Parmenter
Gladys Bean
Woburn
Mabel
Grace Bishop
Summer St. Mises
Anna Coughlin
St. Bridgets
Helen
Mary
John, Garvey
Concord Junction
Plattsburg
William McGrath
U.S
Fort Slocum
Margaret McGrath
Vincent Demery
UL. Penniman
Edward Cuddy
John Hoffman
Alfred Annette
J. Baken
Emil Alving
Revere Beach
Chester Downey
Monson
Mary , Downey
Three From One Family Serve Nation In War Effort
Two Higgins brothers enlist in U S Navy and Army, with Harold at Chattanooga. Moynihan siblings from High Street, William John and Albert join Co K 9th Regt, and Co I 6th Mass Regt at Ayer. Detailing family devotion to military service across branches and camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moynihan
Higgins
Naval
United States Service
Timothy Higgins
Walnut Sr
John
Philathea Class Holds Outdoor Ice Cream and Cake Sale
The Metho dist Episcopal church Philathea class held an outdoor ice cream and cake sale on Miss Mac Nelsons lawn with Japanese lanterns crepe paper festoons and flags. Many auto party visitors attended and the sale was very successful following a preceding class business meeting at Miss Mary Hodges Maples home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fraudulent canvassers posing as Proctor Gamble agents warned
Chief of Police Frank Binks reports a man or woman is touring New England towns claiming to represent Proctor Gamble Distributing Co. They offer soap at below wholesale prices with premiums in exchange for a $1 deposit from households. Many workers have been defrauded. residents should report any sightings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Binks
Proctor Gamble Distributing Co
New England
Permission Granted for One Man Cars on Acton Branch
The Public Service commission has granted the C., M. and H. railroad permission to operate one man cars on the Acton branch subject to rules. The operator may not collect fares or issue transfers while the car runs. If the operator leaves the car, he must remove and keep the controller reverse handle.
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Public Service
Comitusaton
The
C., M. & H. Railroad
Acton
Aliens to be recalled by Exemption Board findings
Chief of Police Frank Binks reports aliens called for examination have failed to report with no information on when or where to appear. Chairman Creighton says the exemption board will recall these men and require their appearance for investigation and protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Binks
Exemption Board
Creighton
Escorting the Body to Glenwood Cemetery
Funeral services for Toiro Alto drowned at Va pond last Thursday were held Saturday afternoon at Parker Street Hall. The Textile Union escorted the body to Glenwood Cemetery.
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Toiro Alto
Va Pond
Parker Street Hall
Textile Union
Glen‘wood Cemetery
Death of Thomas Byron IPeenenty Conainren Lunch Cart
Thomas Byron of Newport New Hampshire died in an automobile accident near Claremont New Hampshire on Sunday at about 1 o clock. The car swerved to avoid another vehicle and struck a telegraph pole causing Byron to strike his head on the pole. He died en route to a hospital. Byron ran a lunch cart at the Main Street bridge for many years and later managed the Phoenix hotel in Newport.
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Byron
Main Street Bridge
Phoenix
Newport
N. H
Maynard Red Cross Members Knit for Soldiers
Maynard Red Cross branch held a weekly meeting at the high school to begin knitting heavy sweaters for soldiers. William Mitchfield chairs the supply committee and has ordered yarn. donations or work will be sought to support the meritorious task. Mrs Litchfield announced Red Cross will provide comfort bags for young men in military service.
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Maynard
Red Cross
William Mitchfield
Lit
Mooney and Owens Wed in Portland Waiving Notice
James T. Mooney of Maynard Massachusetts and Elizabeth M Owens of Beverly were married in Portland today after a waiver of the five days notice. He, 27, has been drafted and accepted for the army. Both are employed at the Assabet mills here with Mooney in the weave room and Mrs Mooney in the spooling room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostoff Globe
Portland
James T. ‘Mooney
Maynard
Mass
Elizabeth’ M. ‘Owens
Beverly
Assabet Mills
Mooney
Portland hosts 24th annualMass Highway association meet
Superintendent John Driv coll attended the 24th annual meeting of the Mass Highway Association in Portland Maine. Members toured local highways, visited Portland Stoneware Co, enjoyed a Casco Bay trip and a dinner on Long Island as part of the day’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Drivcoll
Mass. Highway Association
Portland
Portland Stoneware Co.a
Casco Bay
Long Island
Studebaker Prices Rise Ahead of Sept 15 Increase
The Wi A HaynesUv report notes strong Studebaker demand last week with several cars sold to buyers including William Baxter of Stow Anselem Lahti Gus taf Ati and Victor Mappa. The company will raise prices on Sept 15 with four cylinder models moving from 925 to 1050 and six cylinder from 1250 to 1385.
Free Home Canning Manual From National Emergency Food Garden Commission
The National Emergency Food Garden Commission based in Washington D C offers free manuals on home canning and preservation of vegetables and fruits. Requestors must send two stamps to receive the manuals compiled by leading experts with practical, household guidance.
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National Emergency Food Garden Commission
Hst
N. W
Washington, D. C
Jersey Butter Co. Employee Called to Service
William Fornier has been drafted and will leave his Jersey Butter Co. job this week. Herbert Martin takes charge of the store, and Fornier plus George Sharpe will visit New York City next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Walter Deniston
Co. I
6Th Regiment
Alice Roberts
Lucy Ward
Nantasket Beach
Eben C. Brooks
New York City
Mary J. Reed
Swaumey St
Mathew Campbell
Waltham St
Placidia Lucea
Mildred
Randall
Freeport
Ernest Reynard
National Express
Bellows Falls
Frank Downey
Parker Jr
U. S.army
Syracuse
N.Y
Fred Wilder
Worcester
New Haven
Rey
C.S
Dwight
Berlin
Olga Lawson
McCleary
Malle
Isaac Davis
A. R
Boston
Ralph
Sumner Slobodkin
Malden
Samuel Lever
Gertrude Reynard
Assabet Mills
Frank Archer
John Bamford
Ralph Barnes
Revere Beach
Alic O’ McCormack
W.B. Case
Mary Kane
Gertrude Condon
Providence
R. I
William Reed
Victor Swanson
Somerville
Irving Howe
Actonst
George Laubenstein
Delia Casey
Maple Ct
Charles ‘Whitney
Uxbridge
William Fornier
Jersey Butter Co
Herbert Martin
Mr. Fornier
George Sharpe
Funeral Services Held for Thomas O Bri en at St Bridget s
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at St Bridget s church for Thomas O Bri en with a requiem mass celebrated by Rev John J McHugh. Bearers included John Cleary Nicholas Driscoll John Hardy John Murray William Kenney and James Goodsell. Organist A A Hilferty led the service. Interment followed at St Bridget s cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O’brien
St. Bridget’s Church
John J. McHugh
John Cleary
Nicholas Driscoll
John Hardy
John Murray
William Kenney
James Goodsell
A. A. Hilferty
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
Fishermen's Marblehead trip nets mixed haul
A party of 45 fishermen traveled by auto trucks to Marblehead aboard the Mischief for a day at sea. They reported catching nearly every fish species except a whale, though several said they had a whale of a time.
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Marblehead
W. O. Strout
Good Fellows enjoy Lake Boon outing and events
The Good Fellows group of about sixty gathered at Lake Boon today after a meal by Caterer Anderson. They swam and played baseball and sprint races. Also noted: EB A Merriman and family moved from Maynard to Marlboro, Raymond C. Avery visited Maynard, and a Finnish maid was sought at 36 Main Street.
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Lake Boon
Anderson
Socialist Orator D R Tanner Captures City Audience
D R Tanner of San Francisco known as the Billy Sunday of the Socialist movement drew a large crowd at P O square on Wednesday evening to expound socialist doctrine. The Imatra Band performed a concert before the lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Tanner
San Francisco
Billy Sunday
Socialist Movement
P. O. Square
Imatra
Property Sold on Walcott Avenue to James Priest
Papers convey the house and lot on Walcott Street to James Priest from Mrs Sarah Nyman. Priest, recently married, will establish his home there.
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Walcott Et
Sarah Nyman
James, Priest
Priest
Visited Odd Fellows' Home Guests Include Mrs Cage
Mrs Ralph Cage and her son Frank plus several other ladies visited the Odd Fellows' Home. Names listed include Mrs Robert Archer Mrs Edwin Tibbets Mrs Williamee Mrs Charles Richardson Mrs Harvey Richard and Mrs James O Haton and Mrs A O Dunham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Cage
Frank
Robert Archer
Edwin Tibbets
Williamee
Charles Richardson
Harvey
Richard
James O.haton
A. O. Dunham
Maynard to Boston Time Change Sought by Local Businessmen
The Maynard Business Men's Association presses to restore the 11 02 am train to Boston by altering connections with the 10 16 am Maynard service and 11 28 am South Acton train. They argue the present two hour trip harms travelers and mail service, urging a daily 11 02 am departure for better town service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Coughlan
Maynard’ Business Men’s’ Association
C. M. Burt
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Maynard
Acton
Ebenie
Burt
Economy Ofso
Coughlan
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Harry Morse
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Sudbury
Alta Zive
Halifax
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Joseph Glickman
Genevieve
Helen Coughlin
Elsie Coonan
William C. Regal
Hanover
As Gabet Mills
George Jamieso
Brocktea
Ais
George Jamieson
Dartmouth St
Charles. F
Parsons and Son
Carl
Abbie Colbert
Maude Turnbull
Esther Emanuelpon
Anna Johnson
Carl, Humphrey and Son
H. A. Wilson
Brooks Sr
Arthur Jordan
Russell
John Sunderland
Taylor
Maynard Trust Co
Mark Newton
Attleboro
James Wiint
Stow
James Flint
Joseph Brown
George Waterhouse
Brooks
St. Misa Grace
Burnett
Howard Burnett
Orange
Ciarley F. Parsons
Brooks St. O
St. George Episcopal Church
Louis Peel
Dr. Garland
Thomas Byron
Main St
Rice
L. Anderson & Son
ODD Fellows
Lynch Bros
Nellie Coughlin
Benny Brown
Mrs. Kaler
Cattle Bros
Geo. F. Clapp
South Acton
Jerome Dwinell
Algo At
Rexall
DeLee’s Pharmacy
Nason ‘Street
Maynard, Mass
Maynard's
Leading Cash Grocery
Jersey
Campbell's
Santos
Jersey Butter .Company
Main
F. E. Taylor & CO
Fowler Building
Fisk Tires
le J. A
Coughlin
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