Local Notables and Family Visits Reported in West Acton
Joseph Gallant assists with night work at the garage. S F Carlisle of Waddington visited his son in West Acton. Mr. and Mrs. Holt toured to Somerville to spend the day with Holt relatives. Edith Dwyer and Mrs. Reed visiting Bert Owens household. Maud Priest substituting as bookkeeper at J S Moore market. Hall family moving to Littlefield Bros. tenement. Hoar couple from Camp Devens spent Sunday at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gallant
S. F. Carlisle
Waddington
F. Carlisle, Jr
W. B. Holt
Somerville
Harry E. Holt
Edith Dwyer
Worcester
Charles Reed
Bert. Owens
Maud Priest
Moore
South Acton
D. H. Hall
Stanley
Five Islands
St. Petersburg
Fila
Carl Hoar
Camp Devens
Littlefield Bros
Central Sq
Visits and social notes from South Acton and nearby towns
Franklin Epps of Winchendon visits Dr. Christie for a week while Miss Florence Merriam stays at home. The Boston Herald notes the sale of two South Acton farms last week by broker Charles Davis. Dora Bursaw returns to Fletcher Corner after a week with friends at Vineyard Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Epps
Winchendon
Acton Centre Trip To Orange With Local Friends
Mr and Mrs Harry Tuttle and Concord friends took an auto trip to Orange on Saturday and returned Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tuttle
Concord
Orange
Hannon Family Vacation Return and Local Notices
Concord Junction residents Mr. and Mrs. John Hannon and children return from Nantasket beach. Rev Napoleon S Hoagland will preach at the local church on Sunday. Auction notices preview sales in Woburn and Boxboro by Otis H Forbush, executor’s sale of the Furbush estate includes cows calves and farm assets near State road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Hannon
Nantasket Beach
Napoleon S. Hoagland
Concord Junction
Gee
Otis H. Forbush
E. L. Wyman
Wyman St
Woburn
Mass
Boxboro
Emily A. Furbush
Wetherbee
Bedford Birth Twins and Local News Update
Bedford reports the birth of twin boys to Mr and Mrs C G Barnes. Hester MacLaughlin of Lynn visits Bedford friends. Marjorie Dyer from New York vacationing with Bedford relatives. Thomas Bell sick with diphtheria. Francis J Kelley, recent Army recruit, weekend with Concord road relatives. Mr and Mrs Joseph Hodgen to occupy South Street residence. Lieut James Mansfield of Concord killed in action overseas. Local registration for those 21 since June 5 set for Aug 24. Virginia Powell and John Gregory off to engagements elsewhere this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Barnes
Hester MacLaughlin
Lynn
Marjorie Dyer
New York
Bedford
Thomas Bell
South St
Francis J. Kelley
Concord Rd
Joseph Hodgen
Crescent Ave
Edith Webber
James Mansfield
Concord
Lexington Park
Virginia Powell
John Gregory
Four Entrainment to Special Training by Division 29 Board
Four young men were entrained last Thursday by the Division 29 selection board comprising Bedford Carlisle Burlington Billerica Concord Lincoln and Woburn. They will receive special mechanical training. Herbert L Peterson of Concord goes to the New York State College for Teachers Albany New York. Joseph W Poirier of North Billerica to the Franklin Union in Boston. Daniel J McGonigle of Woburn and William L Fitzpatrick of Concord to Syracuse Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 29
Bedford
Carlisle
Burlington
Billerica
Concord
Lincoln
Woburn
Herbert L., Peterson
New York State College For Teachers
Albany
N. Y
Joseph W. Poirier
North Billerica
Franklin Union
Boston
Daniel J. McGonigle
William L. Fitzpatrick
Syracuse
Na Vy
Annual Lawn Party for St. Michael's Church Planned
The town hosts its annual lawn party at the West Bedford camp grounds on Saturday August 31 starting at noon and running until 1 p m. Amusements and entertainments will be provided for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s Church
West Bedford Camp Grounds
Maynard Boys Report Casualties In France Hospital Wounds
Letters from Maynard soldiers in France show several men in hospitals with wounds and gas exposure. Private Joseph Chidley is slightly wounded in the stomach. Corporal Harold Sheridan rests in a hospital bed. Private John Nordberg injured his leg cleaning a gun and faces six weeks or more out. Private Michael Lesage reports four wounds and hospital care with plans to base hospital transfer. Other notes include Private Dominick Moore severely wounded, Private Joseph Beavis’ thigh wound needing treatment, and Private Waiter Kelley slightly gassed. The letters reflect ongoing combat and urgent desire to return to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Maynard Boys
Enterprise
Joseph Chidley
Harold Sheridan
States
Counis
John Nordberg
104Th Inf
Olaf Carlson
Prospect. St
Zachary Minko
Co. D
Charles Uysai
Dominick Moore
Wm. Moore
Maple St
Michael Lesage
Joseph Beavis
Co. E
Alice Chidley
Sudbury
Land of the Living
Germany
O. K
Sudbury Social Roundup Notables and Local Moves
Su dbury residents host family and friends with visits to New Hampshire Vermont and Winthrop. Draft registrations and Red Cross sewing meetings outline community service. School staff changes announced with Miss Picard named high school principal and Miss Helen Bent slated for primary duties.
Framingham man Injured in Car Crash
Joseph Keene escaped serious harm after his car swerved to avoid a slipping bee box, colliding with a large tree near Framingham. He was thrown against the steering wheel but recovered quickly and is grateful no serious injuries occurred though two tires were stolen from the wrecked vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Keene
Framingham
Waite
Unitarian and Methodist Services Continue. Armstrong to Camp Devens
Sunday services were held at both churches with Mr Wood leading the Unitarian pulpit and Mr Armstrong assisting at the Methodist service. Next Sunday services are planned but a speaker for that day is not yet announced. Armstrong will travel to Camp Devens to work with homeless and wayward boys, aiming to do meaningful mission work. He stayed with Edgar Goodnow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Armstrong
Camp Devens
Edgar Goodnow
Hard Luck for Charles Goodnow Wounded and Sick
A letter from Charles Goodnow says he lies in a nerving hospital after shell shock. He is reported wounded and later sick with scarlet fever and now more misfortune. Much sympathy is expressed for his parents Mr and Mrs Freq Goodnow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Goodnow
Freq Goodnow
Parmenter Reports Charles Tuells Recovery At Home
Mrs. W M Parmenter says Charlie Tuells, recently confined at Mass General, is doing well at his home. He is recovering from a serious condition and is surrounded by friends who wish him a speedy return to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Parmenter
Chas
Tuells
Mass. General Hospital
Charlie
Arrival of Stephen Maley and fellow soldiers noted
A card received by Mrs. Mary Maley of Main Street announced the safe arrival overseas of her son Stephen Maley serving with the 801st Ammunition Train, 76th Division. Privates Patrick Pine David Foley and Michael Rynovitch are also members of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Maley
Main St
Gafé
Stephen
Patrick Pine
David Foley
Michael Rynovitch
Grange Meeting Highlights Housekeepers Night
The Grange held an interesting meeting last week with a program titled Housekeepers night. Visitors attended from Concord despite extreme heat, but few were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grange
Concord
Misses and guests frequent Somerville and nearby towns
Misses Sadie and Ethel Jelley of Somerville were guests this week of Miss Ethel Carlson. Irene Miller of Glendale Street spent the week with her aunt Mrs Walter Raynard in Waltham. Mrs George Osgood and her Hartford visitors stayed with Miss Nagle on Main Street. Miss Mary McManus visited Brookline relatives for a few days. Samuel Kamberg of Tufts Medical School visited with classmate Raymond Hooper. Seaman Everett Whitney of the U S Charleston was a weekend guest of John McCormack on Sudbury Street. Miss Anna Flood of Roslindale was hosted by Mr and Mrs E T McManus on Sudbury Street. Sergeant James Ryan of Camp Devens was at his mother Mrs Margaret Ryan’s home for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie
Ethel Jelley
Somerville
Ethel Carlson
Prospect
Irene Miller
Glendale St
Walter Raynard
Waltham
George Osgood
Hartford
Nagle
Main St
Mary McManus
Brookline
Samuel Kamberg
Tufts Medical School
Raymond Hooper
Concord Soldier James Mansfield Killed in France
First Lieutenant James J. Mansfield of Co. C 101st Infantry was killed in action July 20 in France. A Concord native, 28, formerly an officer at the reformatory, he was highly regarded by comrades and officers for leadership and bravery. His brother Thomas H. Mansfield serves in France, and the Mansfield family expresses deep sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
James J. Mansfield
Co. C
101St Inf
Mansfield
France
Concord Junction
Lfe
Patrick Mansfield
Co.1
Dee
Plattsburges
Olan
Pratt
Richardson
Coolidge
Lieut
M. 5Oes
M. J. Dee
Thomas H. Mansfield
Camp Gordon
Camp Devens Visitor Philip Reid Sparks Local Interest
Philip Reid of Camp Devens visited town drawing local attention. Residents report a large crop of plueberries. Mrs L Cora Brown visited Peterboro. Local fire crews responded Wednesday to a brush fire that burned through the woods on Ab bott Allen’s land, Baker's wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Reid
Camp Devens
L.cora Brown
Peterboro
Abbott Allen
Baker’s Wood
Edward Nealeys razing Boston ice house on river bank
Edward Nealey is razing the old Boston ice house on the river bank on Maynard Street. Mr and Mrs John Snow of Waltham were Wednesday visitors at Dr Christie's home. Margaret and Miriam Whitney are spending a week with friends in Winchendon. Miss Mildred Holbrook of Fitchburg is visiting her friend Miss Frances Hodgen. A girl 8 1 2 pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Holson Baird at Baldwinville. Miss Mabel Hooper of Lynn is visiting her mother Mrs Abbie Pratt in Acton Street. Mrs F Stiles and Gertrude returned from Elmwood New Hampshire after visiting mother and sister. Mr and Mrs Harold Reynolds and Mr and Mrs George Hayward returned home from a two week trip to Utility Maine. Mr and Mrs A Merriam and Mr and Mrs A Merriam motor to Temple New Hampshire to spend the day with Miss Bessie Hayward. Letters from Robert S Christie from Roanne France say he is well and gaining weight at U S Base Hospital 48. Mr and Mrs H Fairbanke and daughters Alice and Helen, Mrs Lucius Hosmer and Miss Sawyer returned Saturday for two weeks vacation at No Scituate beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Nealey
Boston
Maynard St
John Snow
Waltham
Christie
Margaret
Miriam Whitney
Winchendon
Mildred Holbrook
Fitchburg
Frances Hodgen
Gladden
Holson Baird
Baldwinville
Mabel. Hooper
Lynn
Abbie Pratt
Acton
F. Stiles
Gertrude
Elmwood
N. H
Harold Reynold
George
Hayward
Utility
A. Merriam
Temple
Bessie Hayward
Robert S. Christie
Roanne
France
U. S
H. Fairbanke
Alice
Helen
Lucius Hosmer
Sawyer
Scituate Beach
Brackett Visitors From State College To Greenwich
Mr and Mrs F W Brackett and their son Billy visited Dr Chris ties last week by car from State College Pennsylvania where Mr Brackett taught in the summer school They were en route to Greenwich Connecticut where Mr Brackett will continue his drawing work at the school here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Brackett
Billy
Chris+tie
State College
Brackett
Greenwich
Habit of Weather Sparks Flower Box Incident
A gusty wind storm toppled a flower box at the home of Mrs. W. B. Currier on Prospect Street, displacing it from the railing but landing upright. The note praises careful handling of the plant display amid the stormy weather.
Congregational Church Christian Endeavor Meeting Report
A Christian Endeavor gathering at 7 pm discussed The Power of the Cross on the Frontier. Mentions Bernice Teele of Somerville and Elizabeth Richardson of Maynard Street, Crandall W. Forbes of U S NJ, and Mrs Irving West. Notes a person’s move from first class yeoman to chief man in the U S and a post at Norfolk Virginia near Fortress Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Bernice Teele
Somerville
Elizabeth Ricardson
Maynard St
Crandall W. Forbes
U. S. NJ
Irving West
U. S
Norfolk
Fortress Monroe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Deageots
Dodge Brothers
Detroit
Thor Motor Cycle
Chalmers
Torrey & Vialle, Inc
Main and
Walden Streets
Concord, Mass
Biwis
West Acton
Union Church
Maynard
Joel Parmenter
Fred Kelley
Frank Davis
Gordon Stone
New Hampshire
Margaret Sample
Leonora Stiles
Lois
Vermont
Stiles
Frank Hadley
Hila
Hudson, N. H
Davison Jr
Cambridge
Harry
Helen Rice
Swampscott
Albert Sheffield
Winthrop
Lawin
Hyde Park
Maurice B. White
Red Cross
Frank Roberts
Way
Calvin Morse
Louie Perry
Fred Stone
Stone
Picard
Helen Bent
Medfield
Dee Might
John, A. Finigan
L. Dwelly
Davis Court
Congregational Church
Benjamin C. Brown
Tel
Coodenow
Summer Street
Mayn
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