Local Selective Board Sees Busy Night Sessions
Registrants in Maynard district work with the Legal Advisory Board as 600 cases are processed for the draft. Meetings run nightly at the Assessors rooms Haynes block from 7 to 9 with English speaking registrants completing forms and many aided by the board. Exemption and medical review processes continue at town hall with classification notices sent promptly.
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Aeseion
Haynes Block
Questonaaires
Maynard
Atty
Alfred
McCleary
George Smith
James J. Ledgard
Howard A. Wilson
F. Hi. Sanderson
Leslie Sims
Joshua Naylor
F. E. Sanderson
C. J
Lynch
Atty. A
James J. .Ledgard
Robert Lester
C. J. Lynch
A. E. McCleary
Town Hall
Ayer
Coughlin
Exemption Board
Medical Advisory Board
Deaconess
Concord
Edward Flaherty
Howard Hamblen
Christmas Observance at St George's Church
Christmas services were held at St George's Church with 6 and 10 30 am worship and a 5 pm carol service. A decorated chancel and special choir program featured organist George W Cuttell. After the service a parish hall Christmas tree and reunion followed with a playlet and carols performed by the parish youth.
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St. George’s Church
A. Bi Papinea
George W. Cuttell
Kyrie J Simper
Simper
Wainwright
Zion
Christies
Misses Hazel Easthope
May Waterhouse
Alice Newton
Priscillac Alden
Edith Laubenstien
Wilfred Saxon
Pauline Newton
Change in Schedule for C M and H Railway
The C M and H railway posts a timetable change effective December 30 1917 reducing service between served towns. Cars to Hudson and Maynard run every two hours to noon then hourly to 9 28 pm with Saturday extras. noon 12 30 car and 8 32 pm last Concord homes not served. Acton service cut. branch trains run six times daily from 6 58 am to 8 32 pm with some Saturday extras.
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C. M. & H. Railway
Hudson
Maynard
Sieneae Ae
Concordians
Acton
Public street railway service faces cuts and upheaval
Acton workers must switch to early B M train as Assabet lines trim service amid fuel saving urges. Officials note heated cars only on extreme cold or evenings, reducing staff and raising public dissatisfaction. Debates over public ownership and rate hikes reflect broader transport woes and looming solutions.
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Acton
Road
New England
Christmas Services at Union Church in Concord Junction
Union church held largely attended Christmas services with plans for the next Sunday focusing on the Thought of the New Year. Miss Mary Tewksbury of Concord will be soloist in the morning and evening services. An annual church supper and roll call is set for Tuesday evening at 6 o clock, followed by the annual meeting of the West Concord Religious Society at 8:30. Midweek prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7. The text notes several events in early January.
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Union Church
Mary Tewksbury
Cony Eord
Eversing
West Concord
Coal Shortage Threatens New England Industries Averted
Boston reports a coal shortage risk eased as 70 000 tons arrive to sustain floors and street railways. Officials and railways secure a liberal share of fuel and plan future contracts to avoid shutdowns across New England industries.
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Boston
Ligupson
New England
Probate court citation in Concord Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County Probate Court cites heirs and executors regarding Annie M deaths estate. A will presented by Alexander Reed Junior prompts bond issues and an official bond necessity with a public notice in Concord. The hearing is set for January 11 1918 with weekly notices in the Concord newspaper.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex Vs. Probate Co
Annie M. Re
Concord
Alexander Reed
Cinbridge
President to seize control of railroads January first
Washington reports President Wilson plans government takeover of all railroads on December 31 to ease congestion. Negotiations with Brotherhood leaders and railroad presidents aim for a wage agreement and compensation terms before action.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
S . Téeis Teth
Roosevelt urges children to aid Belgium at Christmas
Theodore Roosevelt spoke at a Christmas Sunday school in Oyster Bay on December 26. He discussed the war and urged active participation, praising the children for giving up presents to send money to Belgium.
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T. R
Oyster Bay
L. I
Theodore Roosevelt
Belgium
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