Maynard Community Notes and War Effort Update
Local social news lists guests visiting Maynard and nearby towns during the holidays. It notes fundraiser drive details, a Mizpah Rebekah lodge event, and a county-wide A C U W convocation. It closes with a report on the New England Sawmill units aiding the war effort in Scotland and their impressive timber output.
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New England
Scotland
British War Department
British Isles
James J. Phelan
Massachusetts Committee On Public Safety
England
Uncle Sam
Harry Hackett
League match at the local lanes lights up Tuesday night
The K of P defeated Y M S C in a league match at the local alleys Tuesday. K of P fielded a full team and displayed strong form. J B Lent posted a three string record of 358 while R Lent led Y M S C. The score remains to be stated.
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K’of P
K. of P
J. B. Lent
R. Lent
Community Notes And Local Appointments This Week
West Warren resident Jack McSweeney visits with Mr and Mrs Walter White. St George s Episcopal church hosts a sale and concert at the parish hall. Si William Ryan of Boston plans a vacation with his mother Mrs Margaret Ryan. Thomas Hanley a Boston cigar maker works at the Middlesex factory owned by George E White. Old Concord chapter D R will observe guest days at the Concord chapter house. Charles F My of Marlboro a former state senator was elected mayor of his home city on Tuesday. Red Cross membership drive runs December 17 to 24. Joghua Naylor to manage. George Broughton and daughter from Port Chester N Y visit Maynard with R Messenger father-in-law. Kenneth Reed of South Acton called to the colors with the second quota and was discharged due to dependents while crossing Hoboken N J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stuart
Oxford
Margaret Stuart
Waltham St
Tony Collins
St. John’s
N. B
William Smith
Dorothy
Dorchester
Thomas Smith
Parker St
Maynard Trust Co
Mildred Rodway
Herbert Rodway
Frank Ferris
Boston
B. Bogander
Michigan
Harry Rodway
Great Rd
Katherine Closeman
Glenwood
Naylor
Thomas 'Naylor
Main St
Trust Co
Concord
Hudson
Maynard
Grand Lodge
Robert Lester
Summer St
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
George Morris
Garfield
Jack McSweeney
West
Warren
Walter White
St. George's Episcopal Church
William Ryan
Garet Ryan
Railroad Ave
Thomas Hanley
Middlesex Factory
George E. White
Old Concord
Chapter
Mach
Charles F My
Marlboro
Red Cross
Joghua Naylor
George Broughton
Daugh
Port Chester
N.Y
Broughton
Kenneth Reed
South Acton
Hoboken
N. J
Why a Rostrum Origin in Roman Forum Oration
The rostrum, a Roman platform in the forum, served for orations plea and funeral eulogies. It earned its name from the rostra or ship beaks captured in Rome’s first great naval victory.
All Within Reach of Friendship and Charity
An Exchange notice extols universal reach of kindness and inclusive goodwill. It frames friendship, recreation, and personal achievements as accessible to all regardless of when one begins.
Be Sure of Your Eats Food Advice Health Note
A health warning advises consulting a physician if uncertain about foods. It emphasizes avoiding meals you cannot trust and choosing items you know are safe and beneficial for you.
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Esvises
Town Treasury Strained as Woolen Co. Taxes Unpaid
Town officials met to raise funds for the rest of the year as the treasury runs low. The American Woolen Co. has not paid this year's taxes, about 40200 dollars, and $35000 is needed immediately for current bills. Assessors added 300000 to the company’s valuation. they consider their work closed unless abatements are requested. Last year state corporation tax receipts were about 10000 dollars, this year only 6000 dollars.
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Woolen Co
Board of Selectmen
Board of Assessors
Selectmen’s
American Wooten Co
George H. Gutteridge
Woolen Company
Grange Costume Party Fetes Members at I O O F Hall
Maynard Grange met at the I O O F hall Tuesday evening for its regular session followed by the annual costume party and box lunch. A large crowd attended in costume with a vocal duet by Mrs Hawkes and Mrs Smith, readings by Miss Wood and Kenneth Damien, and a piano solo by Mrs Burke. The next meeting will start at 7 pm with a fancy article sale at 7 45.
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Maynard Grange
I. O. O. F ‘Hall
Gilbert M. Hawkes
George Smith
Laura Woodart
Kenneth H. Damien
Alex Burke
Family Reunion Attended by Noted Guests in Acton
Guests including Mr and Mrs Fréd Chandler and children Gertrude Lace and Charles from Uxbridge and Mr and Mrs Harold Butterworth with Gertrude and Pauline joined Mr and Mrs Thomas Sharpe of Boston at the annual reunion. The event was hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas Wright in Acton on Thanksgiving day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Whitney
Hter
Uxbridge
Fréd Chandler
Gertrude
Lace
Charles
Harold Butterworth
Pauline
Thomas Sharpe
Boston
Thomas Wright
Acton
Canadian Army Recruits Reach England Camp News
Sid Scott has reached a camp in England after enlisting in the Canadian army about three months ago. Bert Doel remains at Hamilton Ontario, recently recovering from a broken ankle that hospitalized him for three weeks. Thomas Frances of Stow is also at Hamilton camp with Doel.
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Sid. Scott
England
Bert Doel
Hamilton
Ont
Thomas Frances
Stow
Doel
Free Public Lecture On War Front Experiences
Free lecture next Tuesday at 7 45 in Colonial hall under Maynard Red Cross direction. Speaker is Mrs Kathryn McMahon Red Cross nurse recently returned from two years at the front. She will describe work with the Mass General Hospital unit since 1915 and show gas masks and devices used by combatants. No admission charged.
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Colonial Hall
Maynard Red Cross
Kathryn McMahon
Red Cross
Spere
Miss McMahon
Aice
Mass. General Hospital
William Stockwell Named Inspector of Hardware
William Stockwell, clerk at the T. F. Parker hardware store, left for New York Sunday to confer with U. S. Quartermaster officials about an appointment as inspector of hardware paints oils. The post is civil service and he reportedly has joined the position. Local business efforts push for letter carrier deliveries as the office expands. Bessie Annette, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Annette Burnside St, returned Tuesday after two weeks at Marlboro hospital following shoulder abscess removal surgery.
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William Stockwell
T.F. Parker Hardware
New York
U. S. Quartermaster’s’ Department
Civil Service
Stockwell
Bessie Annette
George Annette
Burnside, St
Marlboro Hospital
Maynard Red Cross Women Report Large Supplies Shipped
The Maynard Red Cross Supply committee reports substantial work by its women. Since July 25 the branch has shipped 216 heavy sweaters 170 socks 50 Christmas bags 25 more bags 135 comfort bags sailor kits 120 surgical shirts 36 pajama suits 78 pillows 39 bedside bags 144 slings 12 abdominal bandages 24 hospital leggings 416 handkerchiefs 575 linen covers 3 mufflers 4 wristlets 22 nurse mitts 12 nurses wipers with more to come.
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Maynard
Maynard Branch
Red Cross Christmas Seals Aid Tuberculosis Fight
The Red Cross offers Christmas seals to support tuberculosis prevention amid war efforts. Each seal contributes to reducing deaths from the disease, with international experience backing the campaign. Mrs. O. 8. Fowler, president of Maynard Branch Red Cross, reports seals on sale in town drugstores and W. B. Case & Sons.
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Red Cross
England
France
Canada
Germany
Europe
Fowler
Maynard Branch Red Cross
W. B. Case & Sons
Middlesex Wins Narrow Bowling Clash for Top Spot
In a tight Maynard league match Middlesex defeated A. O. H. by 31 and gained three points while A. O. H. held a slim lead at the end. A large gallery supported the players as Murray led A. O. H. and Tucker topped Middlesex.
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Europe
Middlesex
Murray
A. O
Tucker
Grand Boston Symphony artists in local concert
A grand concert by Boston Symphony musicians will be held Wednesday evening December 12 at Colonial hall under Union Congregational church. Harp cello and violin players plus a soprano soloist will perform with vocal selections. tickets go on sale immediately to local music lovers.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
Colonial Hall
Union Congregational Church
Europe
Boston
Maynard Degree Team Attends Ayer Lodge Meeting
The Maynard degree team and many members of Maynard lodge 10 O F joined Robert Burns lodge 10 O O F at Ayer Tuesday night. The class of candidates was large as the team exemplified the first degree. Members traveled by motor cars and soldiers from Camp Devens attended. A collation followed the business meeting.
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Maynard Lodge
Livery Stable Equipment Sold as Coughlan Shifts to Garage
The livery equipment of James A. Coughlan on Nason Street was sold at public auction Tuesday. Auctioneer John A. Finigan of Concord conducted the sale. Coughlan, in the livery business for 20 years, will now devote full time to a garage business at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Coughlan
Nason St
John A. Finigan
Concord
Coughlan
Out of Town Comedy Receives Warm Church Society Approval
The three act comedy Out of Town drew hearty approval at a Ladies' Benevolent Society meeting of the Congregational church.
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Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Congregational Church
American Express Authorized to Send Money to Poland Relief
The U S War Trade Board grants American Express Co authority to receive and transmit remittances to Russian Poland partly occupied by Austria and Germany. Remittances limited to individuals, Russian or Allied subjects in need, with caps of 75 dollars per adult and 25 per minor in 30 days, payable in Polish money. Remitters must sign agreements witnessed by a banker or selling agent and sworn before a notary.
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American Express
United States
War .Trade Board
American Express Co
Russia
Russian
Poland
Austria
Germany
Ernest Reynard
The
Express. Company
American Express’Co
Americas
Large attendance at Assabet aerie concert and dance
A Tuesday evening program in Cooperative hall by Assabet aerie 1643 F. O. &. featured home talent. Elmer Cook Jones Everett Toop sang and played cornet while Mary Donahue age four performed Where Do We Go From Here. Colonial orchestra provided music. committee included John O’Leary James Boulden Henry Slyvert Jin Kane and James Hunt.
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Assabet Aerie
F. O
Cooperative Hall
Elmer Cook
Jones
Everett Toop
Patrice Higging
Sammy
Hele
Alice Donahue
Little
Mary Donahue
Lee Donahue
Main St
Colonial Orchestra
John O'Leary
James Boulden
Henry Slyvert
Jin Kane
Wm. Johnson
Arthur Joson
James Hunt
Quilt drive nets $120 for Crogs branch donations
Local Crogs branch weekly donations total $120 from a quilt sale run by a committee led by Mrs Mary Janell. Credit for the event goes to organizers Mrs George Lawton and Mrs Allie Martin. John Norkal of Florida Road appeared before Judge Keyes as the case moved in district court.
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Crogs
Mary Janell
George Lawton
Allie Martin
John
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