Maynard Plans Homecoming For Returning Soldiers
Maynard officials form homecoming and memorial committees to greet returning soldiers and sailors. Residents propose events from a week of celebration to a public memorial or arch. a Soldiers and Sailors Monument fund of 1200 dollars may seed a lasting tribute. The town invites suggestions via the Enterprise Memorial Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Bates
Public Safety Committee
Maynard
Frank S. Binks
Harry Morse
Albert Smith
Board of Selectmen
Horace F. Bates
Joshua
Edwards
Hugo
Kajander
T. PF
New York City
Enterprise
The
Mass
W C T U Meets At Mas Bumpus Home This Evening
South Action notes the W C T U gathering at the home of Mas Bumpus tonight at 7 30. Members Mia Cora Whitney and Miriam vacationed in Roxbury. Private Justin Curtis of Newport visited his uncle. Irene Merriam and Geo Hodgen visited at her brother’s. Sophia Taylor named principal of section schools to fill the vacancy. A relief committee reports one barrel and four cases shipped toward Belgian destitute relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas Bumpus
Mia
Cora C. Whitney
Miriam
Roxbury
Justin Curtis
Newport
Geo. Hodgen
Irene Merriam
Harold’s
Wollaston
Sophia Taylor
Prospect. St
Tet Gardner
Ief
Lewis
Christmas Sunday Services At Cong Church
Rev Barker leads morning service at 10 30 with special music and a cordial invitation to all. Christian Endeavor hosts at 6 pm. Friday prayer and social at 7 30 with Pilgrim Ideal on Trial topic. Ladies Social Circle meets later in the week. Thursday afternoon noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph “A. Barker
Topleon
Barth
Belock
He ‘van Dyke
Aes A
Christmasate Sale Becomes A Successful Event
The Christmas sale held last Thursday by the Congregation drew positive notes with pupil participants Edith Johnson Agnes Anelons Kim Laurila Ada Peterson Mary Anelons Gertrude Tuorea Frances Coady Maynard and others. The program closed with a humorous Three Ring Circus act by Mrs Hodgen Mrs Harvey West and Miss Lizzie Bumpus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Ett
Mise
Edith Johnson
Agnes Anelons
Kim
Laurila
Ada Peterson
Mary Anelons
Gertrude
Tuorea
Frances
Coady
Maynard
Hodgen
Harvey ‘West
Lizzie Bumpus
Private Higgins Wounds Reported After October 4
Private William H. Higgins of Company G is listed with shoulder wounds from October 4, now said to be recovering. He enlisted July 25, 1917 in Newark New Jersey and later served overseas. Higgins, 26, worked long in Maynard at Assabee Mills with a brother John an engineer on the USS New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Higgins
Co. G
Timothy Higgins
Walnut St
War Department
Higgins
Regular Army
Newark
N. J
Maynard
Assabe' Mills
John
New Jersey
Soldiers' Letters Bring Glad News After Armistice
Letters received this week report that several Maynard soldiers are well after the final battles. Privates Sid Scott and Bert Doel of the British forces, who fought with Canadian regiments in the closing battles, are now with the British army of occupation. William Batsford of the 3d Field Artillery is also noted as well following the armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Scott
Bert Doel
William Batsford
3D Field “Artillery
Maynard Class of 1922 Social Evening at High School
The Class of 1921 social planned by Maynard High School committees led by Miss Pauline Pattison will be held this Wednesday evening at the high school.
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M. H
Officers Elected for Local 401 Fixers Union
At Thursday evening meeting Local 401 Fixers Union elected five officers John A. Smith president Felix Rainville vice president Mark eaten gee Christopher eae bee Joseph Ro Rol peste tds eet Bred Cannell warden and other duties to be announced at the annual choir event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Ged
John A. Smith
Felix Rainville
Mark Eaten Gee
Christopher
Eae
Joseph Ro Rol Peste
Bred Cannell
Eer
Soldier Hietala Returns After War Wounds
Private Hietala, reportedly the first to lose a limb in the war, has been returned and is now at Hoboken New Jersey United States Embarkation Hospital. He was inducted in October 1917 and served with the 70th Division in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Concord Notes Influenza Sickness and Local News
Miss Catherine Gleagon of Devens is confined at home with influenza. Roland Whitney accepts a position with William C. Bass. James Varley discharged from Camp Devens last week. Edward F Loughlin returns from New York on business. Judge Prescott Keyes on a week’s vacation. Judge Loomis of Bedford sits in. Patrick Myrick leaves B H Gray to work in Hudson. Edward Dee leaves B H Gray Co. Dr. Howard Swift opens an office at 10 Belknap, University of Pennsylvania graduate. Loughlin goes to New York again on business. Thomas Kelley discharged from Army Aviation corps after Long Island service. William Mulcahy discharged from Camp Devens. Large Concord crowd attends “America’s Newer” at Concord Junction for Knights of Columbus war fund. Concord High expects a big athletics year with Harley Peckham’s return. Hockey team may form if he reports. Sergt William L Fitzpatrick discharged and returns to Royal Indemnity Insurance Co. in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Gleagon
Devens
Roland Whitney
William C. Bass
James Varley
Grant St
Camp Devens
Edward F. “Oughlin
New ‘York
Prescott Keyes
District Court
Judge Loomis of
Bedford
Patrick Myrick
Edward F. Loughlin
New York
Thomas Kelley
Army Aviaion Corps
Long Island
N.Y
William. Mulcahy, Brooks Sr
Camp Dévens
Concord
Concord Junction
America
Knights At Columbus ‘War Fund
Concord High School
Harley W. Peckham
William L. ‘Fitzpatrick
Boston
Mary Tewksbury Weds Roy Ata in Concord Trinitarian Church
Miss Mary Tewksbury and Roy Ata were married last Saturday at the Trinitarian Church in Concord. The ceremony, a double ring service, featured the bride in white satin and a reception at the chapel with guests admiring gifts. The bride is from Cambridge and has lived in Concord. the groom is connected with the Phillips Exeter Academy as musical director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ray. Newton
Phillipa’ Meter
Harold HE. Orendorff
Stedman 3Uttrick
Tewksbury
David N. Beach
Bangor Theological Seminary
Wage
Sides ’ Dawley
Guilmant
Dubois
Cambridge
Concord
Walden
Tireleas
Shrewsbury
T. R
Redlands
Calif
Boston
Ee England Conservatory
Trinitarian Cord
Phillips Exeter Academy
Fragmentary OCR Brief Yields Limited Detail
The readable text is incomplete and unclear with stray phrases such as in ites way it lanie and A1000, offering no definite event, names, places, or dates to summarize into a full news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanie
Concord Junction Boy Dies of War Wounds
Word comes that Gordon M. Channell, son of B C Channell, died from wounds received in France. A former Concord Junction youth, he lived in Sagkaatoon, shared his cheerful spirit in trenches, and was remembered by friends and his former Sunday school teacher Mrs. Mary B. Lane. Sympathy extends to his parents and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon M. Channellas
B.c.channell
Mags Reformatory
Sagkatoon
Canadian Northwest
Gordon
Concord Junction
Gordon M. Channel
Channell
Harvest Whist Benefit Draws Large Crowd
A Harvest whist night held Tuesday of last week for Help of Christians Church attracted a large crowd with about 30 filled tables. Prizes mainly fruits were awarded to winners including Miss FitzGerald and others. Refreshments followed performances by Miss Hogan and Miss Mary Christiansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eline - Ryan
Holland
Hag 'Macone
Mary” Chris
Red Cross Pledges and Promises to Members
A historical note extols Red Cross service and loyalty, urging readers to enroll and contribute a heart and a dollar. It references testimonials and stories of the organization’s impact, praising the dedication of volunteers and the relief work aided by contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haye
Red Cross Pecans
Red Cross
Death of Dr. Frank A Barker at health resort trip
Junction residents learned of the sudden death of Dr. Frank A Barker while en route to a southern health resort. Although in poor health previously, friends had hoped for improvement and the news was met with widespread sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Junction
Frank A. Barker
Nna
Acker
Death notice for Jose Se en t and burial details
Denver obit reports the death of Jose and mentions family members including Mrs Scott. It notes his body was taken to his former home in Vermont for burial and references several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose ‘ Se En T
Alaetory
Iaves
Ron Bol
Scott
Vermont
Par ent-Teachers meeting on child dental care speakers
There will be a meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association Thursday evening December 19 at 7 45 p m at West Concord school Dr Flavin of Concord will speak on the importance of caring for young children's teeth. Membership may be to the membership committee. A large attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association
West Concord
Flavin of
Concord
School Dedication Planned by The Harv Harvey Waselet
A dedication ceremony is set for Wednesday January 3, 1518 at 1 pm for a new school building. The event will be open to the public with dedicatory exercises followed by tours of the facilities. Feeley and daughter will attend and Feeley’s letter will be read during the proceedings.
Local Notices From Acton Centre and Nearby
George S. Tucker returns from Deaconess Hospital very much improved. Miss Daisy Mary of Prince Edward Island visits the mother at Mrs. John Lee Charles. Mrs. Francis Davia of Waymouth attends church event on Christmas Eve. Chester B. Robbins closes Nagog Inn for winter. Forrest Bean in Boston caring for her after illness. Old Homestead hosts ravinesane church aid event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Mary
Prince Bidwards Island
John Lee Charles i
B. A.phalen
N. Y
Chester B. Robbins
Dr Frank J Barker Dies After Long Illness
The death of Dr Frank J Barker occurred on Saturday December 14 in this town after a lengthy illness. He was a 1888 graduate of Dartm College and practiced in this area for many years before extending his practice to nearby towns. He was aged and survived by his wife and one sister Mrs Daniels of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
J Barker
H. D. Farrarec
Barker
Dart
Ak College
Acton Club Discusses Postwar World and League of Nations
A December Acton gathering led by the Woman's Club of Acton Cent debated postwar conditions. The speaker urged stronger international ties through the League of Nations to prevent upheaval, warning that radical shifts in Europe and Russia could moralize the world if not resisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Acton
Winsterndon
League of Nations
Russia
Grange Meeting At Acton No 259 Highlights Readings
Acton Grange No 259 held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening. An instructor delivered an hour of readings by Miss Phyllis Ergon of Concord with piano selections by Miss Irma Durkee. Small gifts totaling 10 cents each were presented to attendees. The committee plans to add more musical readings to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Grange
Jecturer
Phyllis Eregon
Concord
Irma
Durkee
West Acton Social Notes and Local Visits
West Acton residents report visits by Mr and Mrs George M Guilford of Belmont and Miss Mabel Millis. Mrs Hovey of Ayer stayed with relatives in Charlestown. A Baptist church event plans a fine supper and an officers’ meeting with readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. ‘Guilford
Belmont
A. Guilford
Mabel Millis
Gupday
Charlestown
Hovey
Ayer
Ais Saas
Wie
Rev. Baptist Church
Panag Oeren
Hazel Stone
Grins
James Berry
Waltham
The
Baptist Church
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Gavin Taylor
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