Maynard Thanksgiving Social Ties Local Families
Maynard and surrounding community notes list Thanksgiving visits with the Ledgar and Banfil families in Waltham, Dunn sisters in West Chelmsford, Moore in Bolton, and Zottoli in Dorchester. Local residents John Edwards and Arthur Morrell are mentioned in real estate and mail parcel exchanges, while civic groups report fundraisers and events including a Red Cross meeting and a fancy article sale netting 400 dollars. Private soldiers and sailors from local households are noted as enjoying leave or enlisting, with funeral and church activities also recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ledgar
William Banfil
Waltham
W. O. Strout
Howard Hamblen
Windham
Antonio Valeno
Camp Upton
N. Y
Sarah
Elizabeth Dunn
West Chelmsford
John Dunn
Park St
Ann Moore
Bolton
Joseph Sheridan
Walcott St
Joseph Zottoli
Dorchester
Selectman
Albert Smith
Nason St
James Crompton
Emma
Methuen
Frank Binks
Garfield St. John Mahoney
Waltham St
Harry Chase
Chandler St
Cambridge Court House
John Edwards
Maple St
Maynard
Butler
Henry Terro
Edwards
Arthur Morrell
S A Christie MD Opens New Office at Case Block
Dr S A Christie has moved into Case's Block at 20 Nason Street. Office hours are 9 30 to 11 a m and 3 to 7 30 p m on weekdays, with Sunday hours 2 30 to 5 30 p m. Telephone 58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case’s Block
Nason Street
Stolen car thefts cause Thanksgiving town incident
Two youths about 16 or 17 rolled into town in a Ford touring car on Thanksgiving morning, struck curbs on Nason Street near Main, and damaged the vehicle. The car, stolen Wednesday night in Boston, was later reclaimed by owner W. L. Shaughnessy of Gardner. The youths fled town, and no arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nason St
Main St
P. H. DeLee
Connors
Boston
W. L. Shaughnessy
Gardner
Selection board of Division 15 finalizes prep work
The Selection board of Division 15 chaired by Frank Torrey of Groton with secretary Dr. Bulkley of Ayer and member B J Coughlin of Maynard is clearing details to complete its service in the early part of this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 15
Maynard
Frank Torrey
Groton
Dr. Bulkley
Ayer
B. J. Coughlin
Soldier Describes Front Duty and Kamerad Surrender Pleas
Private Joseph Kulick of the 9th Infantry details front line duties with American troops in Europe. He notes German soldiers surrendering with raised hands shouting Kamerad and describes lodging in local barns while awaiting return home.
Armistice Letter Recounts Peace Celebrations in France
Private Samuel Meade of Co K 306th Infantry writes from France on Armistice Day November 11 to Sudbury noting peace was declared and all the boys celebrated. He mentions Private Joseph Kaler Private Fred O'Brien and Private Moore formerly of Maynard were with his outfit and well at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Meade
Co. K
France
Jon O’leay
Sudbury Sr
Joseph Kaler
Fred O’brien
Moore
Maynard
Christmas Shopping In Aynard Merchants Display Goods
Local merchants prepare for the Christmas season with fresh shipments arriving daily. Shoppers are urged to buy early as government and retailers encourage early displays of wares in Aynard, a shopping center for surrounding towns offering a full assortment of presents across multiple lines of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aynard
Money Orders Mailed To Maynard Men Overseas Service
Overseas committee has mailed postal money orders to 130 Maynard men in overseas service. Addresses still needed to complete the list as money orders for the same amount will be mailed to home camps. Contributions to the Soldiers' Christmas fund continue and total $1386.45 with prior acknowledgments listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overseas Committee
T. F. Parker
Frank McCarron
Concord
John Smithers
Louise Boudreau
Mary Downey
Minnie Dowminey
Agnes Jacobson
West Acton Beats Holy Name In League Bowls Tilt
West Acton won all four points against Holy Name in a Maynard lanes league match. Penniman led West Acton with 275 across three games. Peterson top scored for Holy Name with 273. Totals: West Acton 1260, Holy Name 1232.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Holy Name Club
Maynard Alleys
Penniman
West Actons
High Roller
Peterson
Holy Name
Lesage
Taylor
Pennman
Blume
Murray
Soldiers Return Home From World War I Service
Mustered out veterans Svante Kukkula and Iq imi Honkanen leave Camp Lee and Camp Devens respectively after 14 months service. More soldiers at Devens expect to be discharged soon. Returned personnel may wear their uniforms for three months under War Department policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svante Kukkula
Camp Lee
Kukkula
Maynard
Iq@imar
Honkanen
Camp Devens
Ce Devens
War Department
Maynard Grange Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Maynard Grange observed its fifth anniversary with a largely attended meeting led by Charles Gardner past master of the State Grange. Gardner spoke well and presented two silver trays donated by Mr and Mrs Irvin Howe. A birthday party followed with a penny per year of age donation and a social hour with games and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Grange
Charles Gardner
State Grange
Second Citation for George Whittaker in Yankee Division
George Whittaker of Battery E 102 F A received a second distinguished service citation for bravery under heavy fire. His name will be enrolled on the Honor roll of the Yankee division. Fellow workers at E T Smith Co Worcester sent him 25 letters with $25 as tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corp
George Whittaker
F. A
Hoxor
E. T. Smith Co
Worcester
Whittaker
Dishonorable Discharge of Simeon Poresky
Simeon Poresky of the 24th company 6th battalion was found guilty by a court martial for refusing fingerprinting. He is sentenced to dishonorable discharge forfeiture of pay and confinement at hard labor for 10 years at Fort Jay New York. His home is Leominster. He former worked as a shoe store clerk on Nason Street owned by his father in Clinton. His departure to Camp Devens was surrounded by mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Simeon Poresky
Fort Jay
N. Y
Leominster
Camp
Devens
Nason St
Clinton
Sugar restrictions easing for public as supplies open
George Smith, local food administrator, says retail dealers may obtain a 30 day supply and sugar certificates are discontinued. Sugar cards are also dropped and not needed by consumers. Public urged to conserve to four pounds per person per month. Removal expected by February first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Reception Held for Crowley and Sweeney by White Cross Guild
The White Cross Guild hosted a large reception at Riveride hall for Rev. Edward F. Crowley and Rev. John J. Sweeney of St. Bridget's parish. The event featured local talent, music, readings, dancing, and a large turnout with refreshments and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Cross Guild
Edward Crowley
John Sweeney
Edward F. Crowley
John J. Sweeney
St. Bridget’s Parish
Riveride Hall
St. Bridget’s
Francis Jablinski
St. Casimir’s Parish
Genevieve Coughlin
Sadie King
Gertrude Connors
A. A
Crowley
Sweeney
Guild
Ways and Means
John Hannon
Mary Horan
Frank Brayden
John Maley
Patrick McGrath
Allie Martin
Eva Tucker
Agnes Mahoney
Margaret McCormack
Nora Lowney
Alice, McCormack
Gertrude
Olive Morgan
Katherine McCormack
Helen Coughlin
Julia Sheehan
Clemmie Sulan
Albert Murphy
Delegates Return From New York Textile Union Convention
Local union delegates returned Sunday afternoon November 24 after a week in New York City for the United Textile Unions convention. Maynard participants included Bernard Garrigan James Boulden Walter White Matti Mattson Thomas Breck Thomas Smith Mark Newton and Miss Mary Driscoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
United Textile Unions
Maynard
Bernard Garrigan
James Boulden
Walter White
Matti Mattson
Thomas Breck
Thomas Smith
Mark Newton
Mary Driscoll
Maynard Bowling League Opens With First Matches
The Maynard Bowling League, six clubs plus a West Acton team, began with first matches at local alleys. Middlesex, last year’s champions led by Speck White, faces Cricket Club and West Acton in early weeks as three games per week are scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
West Acton
Middlesex
Speck” White
James Hoar
Antler’s
Maynard Ellis
Columbus Rainville
Cricket Club
James Lent
Holy Name Club
Harold Peterson
George Blume
Holy Name
Antlers
Federated Churches Schedule Christmas Events and Meetings
A large congregation attended Federated church services at the Congregational church. A mixed quartet led by Geo Stanton performed. The Epworth League met Monday evening, and the Ladies Benevolent Society planned a December 12 sale. Christmas observances are planned with a cantata on December 20 and a Sunday school Christmas tree on December 24.Rev Charles F Parsons Emanuel Taylor Edward Henderson attended a meeting of the Methodists of New England at Tremont Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Parsons
Geo. ‘Stanton
Epworth League
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
The
Congregational Church
Charles F. Parsons
Emmanuel Taylor
Edward Henderson
Methodists of
New England
Tremont Temple
H. A. Wilson
Brooks St
M. E. Church
Reverend Vaananen Heads to New York for Weeklong Visit
Pastor John Vaananen of Walnut Street Congregational Church travels to New York City for four days to visit friends and relatives. He will preach Monday evening at a Jersey City church where he previously served as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vaananen
Walnut St. Congregational Church
New York City
Jersey City
Middlesex Opens Season With Victory Over Cricket Club
Middlesex, last season's champions, defeated the Cricket club in the first match of the season at Maynard alleys. Rud Billet led with a 131 single and 305 three-string total, while Jim Lent topped the Cricket club. The board of selectmen with Horace Bates plans a Tuesday meeting to form a homecoming committee for returning servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
The
Cricket Club
Maynard
Jim Lent
Cricket
Board of Selectmen
Horace Bates
Public Safety Committee
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Vincent Waldron
U. S. Marine Corps
Paris Island
S. C
John Walsh
East St
East Boston
Harvey Broadbent
Hudson
Thomas Usher
Lincoln St
Raymond Coulter
U. S. Navy
Walnutte Congregational Church
Loyal Order of Moose
I. O. O. F. Hall
A. M. O. Philathea
Methodist Episcopal Church
Colonial Hall
Nathan Bagan
James Sheridan
Summit St
S. A. Christie, M. D
Savers
N. S. Hoagland
Concord Junction, Mass
Joseph Kulick
Co. L
9Th Inf
P. H. Murphy
Kamerad
9Th New York Regiment
Texas
Oklahoma
Illinois
Massachusetts
America
Maynard Crust
Main St. Tel
Maynard, Mass
Fox
Maynard Auto Repair Shop
Butler Avenue
Powder Mill Road
Prop
Triangle Sale
DeLee’s Drug Store
Rexas
New York
Chrysanthemums
A. L. Silloway
Tel
Federated Churches
Assabet Institution For Savings
Charles H. Persons Arthur E. Walker
Charles H. Persons Orrin
Fowler William B. Case James R. Bent Abel G. Haynes
Board of Investment
Haynes
Main St. Maynard
Mass
Middlesex Lynch Pee Etmeew Ee
M. B. Church
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