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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
8
A. T. Haynes 6G Co. advertises a large showroom of dining room sets bedroom suites leather furniture desks sewing machines electric lamps and more. Includes refrigerators at reduced prices and bargain deals with Columbia Grafanolas and records. Located at 75 77 79 Main St.
The Red Cross membership drive reports 1860 enrolled with canvassers still compiling final tallies. Headquarters at P J Sullivan’s Main Street store coordinated by George H Merrick and others. Meanwhile Private Inf Johnston Callahan, wounded at Argonne, is at Base Hospital 64 recovering after a visit from Maynard soldiers.
A military casualty report notes Private Neal Callahan of Company I, 26th… (text incomplete) identified at the base hospital.
Private Raymond Connors of Maynard, son of Cornelius Connors of Worcester, a former resident, was decorated by Gen. Pershing for bravery in action. Surrounded with 30 comrades in a trench, they refused to surrender and fought until relief arrived, capturing 43 German prisoners.
Horace F. Bates, principal, attended a Schoolmasters' club banquet at the Hotel Bellevue in Boston. The event highlighted educators and local school leadership within the metropolitan area.
Saturday events feature Senator Churchill on State System of Education, Prof. A B Hart on National Education, and Senator elect David J Walsh on Education After the War. Mrs Cornelius Connors visits Worcester relatives for Christmas holidays at Rainville home.
Miss Violet Smith of Marlboro departs for Texas this week while Fred Rando, government inspector, leaves for Randolph. Williams is at the Bond market, John Carroll in U S service at Camp Mills spends holidays at home. Mrs. Howe heads to St Petersburg Fla for the winter. The Flynn family at 113 West Main celebrate the birth of a daughter. Mr. Flynn works as foreman at the O Keeffe factory.
The Immaculate Conception Church plans four Christmas Masses at 7 8 9 and 10 30 with a solemn high mass at the final hour and a special musical program. Other local churches also hold services this Christmas day.
Thomas Eagan a Diamond factory shoe inspector was presented with a smoking set at the Windsor House by ex-Rep J H Parker and others. Eagan, a Lynn resident for 18 months, is described as a dog lover with a special interest in foxhounds.
The funeral for Miss Mary Shine was held at the home of her sister Mrs Dennis Herlihy Bolton Street with Rev William H Finnick officiating Interment followed in the parish cemetery Bearers were T Augustus Lynch Jeremiah J Bradley John H Lynch Peter Daniel and Eugene Herlihy Miss Shine died in St Elizabeth hospital Brighton Saturday She was esteemed by all who knew her She leaves two sisters Mrs Dennis Herlihy and Mrs Bradley.
Lieut Harold F Stevens has retired from Camp Taylor after months of training and will teach at Hyde Park high school starting January 2. John E McGregor is ill at home. Miss Wtta Blanchard heads to Boston for the winter after summer with her sister Mrs Dudley. Christmas music was at the local church. Mrs Mary Nichols returns for the weekend. Henry Hall of Cornwall Military College is at his sister Mrs S F Carlisle's for the holidays. Grace Sylvester of Bronxville is visiting her parents. Devens spends holidays in Boxboro. Mrs Alfred Cobleigh and son recently returned from Clinton hospital. Rev William F Dusseault, former Universalist pastor, is a candidate for House of Representatives chaplain in Boston. Henry J Haynes is recovering from influenza. his wife and son ill too. Mildred Moore returns from Concord hospital and is improving. Alfred Downey and family will move to South Acton Friday for a job with A Merriam Co.
Old Concord Chapter D A R held a December 14 gathering at Mrs Arthur F Blanchard s home West Acton. Mrs D Fowler Regent presided and summarized the Board of Management meeting. Three new members were welcomed Miss Eda Shapleigh Miss Lucy Adams and Miss Emily Adams plus Melvia Swell s transfer.
December 5 1918 Winona Rebekah Lodge No 1382 notes the death of Harriett H Gardner a longtime officer and community worker beloved by children and churchmates. The resolution expresses sympathy and honors her twenty six years of service and devout Christian life.
The article lists newly elected officers of Winona Rebekahs inc. with N G Mrs Rachel Lens, G Mrs Annie Beley, Rome Bryanageline Hall S Mrs Nancy Chaffin, treas Minnie Decoster trustee for three years, and Mrs Winnifred Lawrence.
Last Wednesday a gala supper for Winona Rebekah Lodge No. 132 drew about 75 diners with cold ham tongue rolls relishes hot mashed potatoes pies and coffee. The Rebekah degree was conferred on two candidates as Mrs Redell and Mrs Clark hosted guests including Mrs Carrie Huckins and D D G from Fitchburg.
Advertisement offers a six room tenement for let at Central Street near 354 Main Street in Concord Junction. Apply in person at the stated address for details and rental terms.
The article notes that Maine’s women’s clubs led the way by forming the first state federation, marking a milestone in organized women’s civic activity. It highlights key local groups involved and the impetus for broader collaboration.
The West Acton Woman's Club hosts a family night at the Baptist Church in West Acton on Monday evening December 30 at 7 20. The music committee prepared special music and Lieut Jos McK Driscoll of the 101st Infantry will tell U S army stories. Members' families are guests. friends may attend by paying the club guest fee.
The advertisement lists trimmed hats priced at 2.50 to 5.00 from Fullenton Hat Shop at 62 Main St opposite the Post Office in Maynard. It also notes that the first women’s club in New Orleans was organized in 1884.
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