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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
15
Four soldiers from Camp Devon entertaining members of the 801st Ammunition Motor Truck Col performed for about an hour. Clarence Lovell played piano, Walter Woog sang, Herman Bronfin read, and Arthur Snow played mandolin and banjo. They were guests of Mrs. Way at Maple Street, who hosted a dinner before the show.
The Red Cross seeks 10,000,000 pledges of personal loyalty and cooperation along with membership. It urges citizens to join this week to support the humanitarian work and aid the treasury, emphasizing that every gift is valuable.
Fifth and sixth grade pupils prepare a Santa post project with letters and drawings for the holidays. Students organize a small exhibit to display their festive messages and craft work for the community.
The Post reported a winning proposal with a $3 contribution from the audience. The plan would fund a worthy charity and provide real pleasure to the recipients.
The era’s notices show Arles Gallagher joining Uncle Sam’s army in Florida while others relocate within town. Elizabeth Hinckley and various families react to losses, illnesses, and new beginnings as Boy Scouts unveil a new entrance and residents adjust to enlistments and deaths.
Mrs. John Merrill of Aintab Turkey spoke at a Boxboro meeting on Armenian atrocities. Rev Missirian introduced her. Rev Barker led prayers. audience sang Blest Be the Tie That Binds. A collection was taken to aid 13 000 refugees, mostly women and children. Dr Merrill, president of American College at Aintab, remains to aid.
Rev Morris announces Sunday 10 30 service with sermon and Christmas music. Union Christmas service at West Acton Sunday 7 pm. Sunday school and Men’s Forum at 11 45. Christmas tree exercises Monday 7 pm in vestry. Next Sunday’s offering for the Christmas tree. Cold weather noted twelve below zero Saturday morning marks December coldest in years. Page from Ayer visited. business not sold, remaining in village.
North Acton and Littleton residents mourn the death of Mrs James McLane a former North Acton resident who died in Watertown aged 60 at Locke's Place. She had lived with A H Parsons and funeral services were held in East Watertown with burial in Wooster cemetery.
Acton Centre eee At the Taft's meeting of Acton Grange No 259 votes to omit the next meeting on Christmas night. The first meeting of the New Year January 8 will be installation of officers under William H Kingsley. The barn once owned by Charles Taplin hosted a sled ride last week and is now moved to Moses new premises.
Washington reports another submarine of the ill fated class has been lost with nearly all hands. The F-1, cruising on the surface with the F-3, sank in a fog in home waters. Lieut Montgomery commander of the F-1 and four others were saved. nineteen crewmen are missing. The F-3 survived, taking five from the F-1 to port.
A suspected bombing in Sacramento California at midnight aimed at Governor Stephens and family. The mansion was set ablaze and destroyed by a powerful explosion. Gov and Mrs Stephens and household servants narrowly escaped injury. Two men fled the scene.
Congressman Medill McCormick, back from the battle fronts, testified before a committee that American overseas forces face serious shortages in heavy artillery and other ordnance. He said Crozier’s statements were sharply contradicted in several particulars during executive sessions.
A dispatch from Haparamis Sweden says former Russian Premier Kerensky, backed by thousands of troops, has appeared in the vicinity of Petrograd. The report notes the movement around the city and cites Swedish sources.
Deciphered text notes chaplains in the army among new contingents announced from Rome Dec 19. It mentions a Christian chaplain appointed and class mobilization details for all eligible men aged 18 to 48.
Boston market report notes no spot offerings for corn and lists transit shipments with prices for No. 18 yellow at 2.12, No. 4 yellow at 2.08, and other yellow variations at 1.95. Additional figures show Baltimore and weight measures, with various lot sizes and 1884 86 pounds referenced.
Reports from Russia detail ongoing internal strife as peace talks with allies edge forward. In Italy the Austrians press renewed offensive while Rome notes repulses and German air raids. bombardment reaches English coast towns with aerial incursions and bomb drops.
In Washington on December 10 192 In, suffragists pressed for a vote on the woman suffrage constitutional amendment. The sentiment split as suffragists claimed broad support while anti suffragists pressed opposition. The rules committee set a date for the vote amid tense lobbying and public interest.
The Washington Senate approved a nationwide prohibition resolution by a 47 to 0 vote after concurrence with the House. The body noted portions of the measure concern enforcement across all territories and subjects to the act.
Fragmentary text references a holiday recess delaying war legislation. It notes adjournment until January 3 and places this at the forefront of the calendar, with garbled wording around Houses and investigations.
In Amsterdam on December 19 a cryptic report circulated about a mysterious figure named Carl Minister, described as a revolutionary linked to an unnamed Seeon group. The fragmentary item hints at clandestine activity but provides few verifiable details.
Andrew J. Peters defeats opponents including Curley and Gallivan to secure the mayoral seat with a large plurality. The tale includes details of council results, license measures, and the new city government setup under the updated charter.
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