A Trip at Sea Philip Dunnell Explains Naval Ranks
A letter from Philip Dunnell at sea in European waters describes a cold sea voyage with 25 knot winds and heavy spray while detailing naval ranks. He notes rolls of honor and lists officers including admiral, captain, lieutenant, and ensign, and observes there is no first lieutenant rank in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Dwnnell
United States
Philip Dinnell
Phil
Concord
Maynard
Navy
Maynard Cricket Club Donates to Red Cross
At a Saturday meeting the Maynard Cricket Club voted to donate 25 to the Maynard Red Cross. The St Bridget's church schedule included Sunday masses with illness of organist A A Hilferty delaying the 10 30 program. The Carpenters Union met at Masonic Hall Friday. one member transferred from Worcester. The Feast of St Blase was observed at St Bridget's with after mass blessings. The Masonic Social Club held its monthly meeting and meal. Caterer Fred Hayward served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard ‘Cricket Club
Maynard Red Cross
Masonic Social Club
Fred Hayward
Death of Miss Mary Moore Amid Pneumonia in Maynard
Miss Mary Moore died at her Great Road home after a two day illness with pneumonia. Funeral services were held at St. Bridget's Church with a requiem Mass by Rev. P. B. Meagher. She leaves three brothers, John Patrick and Daniel Moore of Great id, and was 55. A Mayo native, she lived in Maynard 31 years and was active in St. Bridget's Ladies Auxiliary, AOH, and Local 1035 union members. Burial at St. Bridget's cemetery, with plans for Holy Cross in Malden. Floral tributes from friends and unions marked the mournful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Moore
Great Rd
St. Bridget’s Church
P. 2D. Meagher
Henry Ledgard
Harry Ledgard
John
Michael Cleary
Edward Ryan
Charles Shearer
Union 1035
St. Bridget’s
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
Patrick
Daniel Moore
Miss Moore
Cork
Ireland
Maynard
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Union
Riverside Cooperative Association Reports Best Year
The Riverside Cooperative Association held its annual meeting with light attendance due to bad weather. Officers reported the past year was the best in business volume, and officials and stockholders anticipated further growth. Re-elected officials include Gavin Taylor, Albert Batley, James Lord, William H. Scully, Charles H. Courtney, Fred Axfort, and auditors Elmore Mills and Mark Newton.
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R. Cc. A
Riverside Cooperative Association
Gavin Taylor
Treas
Albert Batley
James Lord
William H. Scully
Charles H. Courtney
Fred Axfort
Elmore Mills
Mark Newton
Men’s Fraternal League Set for Feb Meeting
The Men’s Fraternal league will meet in the vestry of the Congregational church on Tuesday February 12 at 745 p m The Vandergrit Thompson Dialogue Debate will feature Maynard Fred H Lawton and Charles M Weyand of Boston in a discussion on Constitutional Prohibition Open to all men with a focus on pro and con arguments for national prohibition local option or open saloon.
Death of William M. Webber Grand Instructor
Many members of Maynard lodge J O O F and Mizpah Rebekah lodge mourn the death of William M. Webber grand instructor of the Grand lodge of Massachusetts. He died Thursday January 31 at his Dorchester home after twenty years in the post and numerous visits to Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Lodge
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
William M. Webber
Grand Lodge of
Massachusetts
Dorchester
Maynard
St George’s Church Fails to Open After Frozen Pipe
Services at St George’s church were canceled Sunday due to a frozen water pipe between the steam boiler and the street main. Next Sunday’s schedule includes 8 am holy eucharist 10 30 am holy eucharist and sermon 11 45 am catechism and 7 pm evening prayer and sermon.
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St. George’s Church
War Savings stamps sell well in Maynard drive
War Savings stamps show strong sales nationwide and a Maynard drive is planned. A committee was appointed with Postmaster Arthur J. Coughlan as chairman and will be aided by William H. Millington Supt of Schools Chas H. Persons George H. Creighton and G A Stetson in encouraging public lending to war efforts.
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Maynard
Arthur J. Coughlan
William H. Millington
Chas. H. Persons
George H. Creighton
G. A. Stetson
Gifts To Teachers Mark Departures In Maynard
Ruth Stevens of Lynn left Maynard High School after a year and a half of service. Students and friends presented her with a $5 gold gift from the senior class a silver dish from the junior class a cut glass bon bon dish and silver spoon and gold sums from the arithmetic class. Camp Fire girls gave a parasol and hosts at her boarding place offered moccasins. Elizabeth Hayward and Winifred Wilmott also left with thanks and gifts. Hayward will teach mathematics at Orange High School Wilmott will visit a sister in New York City.
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Maynard
Ruth Stevens
Lynn
Stevens
Elizabeth Hayward
Winifred Wilmot
Summer St
Hayward
Orange High School
Wilmot
New York City
New C M H Road Schedule Delays and Revisions
Concord Maynard Hudson Street Railway issues a new schedule to take effect Monday February 11. Main line runs on one hour and fifteen minute intervals with Acton line retaining the old timing. first Maynard to Concord at 6:00 am and half hour intervals to 7:35 am, then 8:15 and 8:50 am. Hudson line same pattern minus 7:00 am car. Acton branch reverts to old times with first Maynard to Actons at 6:05 and 7:00, then hourly on half hours until 12:05 when two cars to South Acton leave. Sunday service starts 8:30 am from Maynard to Actons, with returns at 9:00 am, and variations through the day ending at 9:00 pm, Saturdays 11:00 pm final car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord, Maynard & Hudson St. Railway
Acton
Maynaray
Concord
Hudson
Maynard
Actons
Interest Grows in Maynard Bowling League Standings
The Maynard bowling league battles for first as Middlesex cigar team leads, followed by A O H and K of P. Ward 8 and Y M B C trail with solid averages. Top bowlers include Ed Billett 99, Miller 99, and Joy Tucker 97, with many others in the 90s as teams push for championship.
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Maynard
Midseason Saints
Middlesex
Y. M
Ward
Weacton
Billett
James Lent
Joy Tucker
J. B. Lent
H. Miller
J. Ferrall
Stoney
H. Killmen
Ye Lynch
G. Lynch
R. Lent
Glover
Panton
J Murray
Hoar
Turnbull
Taylor
Price
Boulden
Piper
Penniman
Rodway
Howe
J. J. Murray
Union Church Service Plans Announced
Frederick N Ruton ads announce a union service by Univonist Episcopal and Congregational churches. Sermons Sunday morning in the Congregational auditorium. Combined Sunday Schools at the chapel. Junior society meets at 4 and the Chris tgeavor group joins at 6. Union evening service at 7 with a sermon by the Congregational pastor. United choirs sing at both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick N. Ruton
Mintete
Univonist Episcopal Church
Mr Weeks
Ug. Y. Parsons
Wwll
Congregational Church
Congregational
Dialogue Debate to Close Open Meeting in Union
Anti loons league presents Fred Lawton and Charles M. Weynard in a dialogue debate at the Union art league. The open meeting Tuesday evening targets town men with a civic discussion under league auspices.
Christmas Boxes Reach Soldiers Overseas
Private Charles Luker of Company D, 104th Infantry in France writes to the Overseas committee dated Dec 27 describing reception of care packages as a bright Christmas presence. He describes cold winter, snow on his coat after visiting the YMCA, an old 200 year old fireplace, and talks with French and English troops about trench experiences.
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Charles Luker
Co. D
U.S. Inf
France
Overseas Committee
Maynard
Valley Forge
Christmas Box Delights Sailors Far Aboard
Birmingham fireman James Cronin writes to the Overseas committee praising the Christmas box sent to U S ships. He recalls meeting Maynard native Joe Colbert, now a cook, and notes good meals at sea during Thanksgiving and upcoming Christmas. The censor forbids sharing further European wartime experiences while on duty.
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James Cronin
U. S
Birmingham
Overseas Committee
Joe Colbert
Maynard
Jim
39 New Voters Added to Official List
The board of registrars of voters met Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon and evening to add 39 names to the voting list. Names include Edward Woolridge Frank B Nalette John H Bamford Howard F Baker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registrars of Voters
Edward Woolridge
Frank B. Nalette
Ohn H. Bamford
Howard F. Baker
iWdward Boeske
Robert G. Coulter
Thomas B. King
John L. King
Arthur J. LaCroix
Hugh Miller
Peter Malone
Edwardsf. Ryan
George Juart
John H. Sheehan
Fred J. O’brien
Herbert Martin
William Greeley
Fred W. Brigham
Martii S. Dayig
Cham Ayotte
Danifel F. Connors
Joseph H. Shortell
Milton Whitney
Luke McCarthy
James Lovering
Wilam J. Moore
Harvey Phal
William Mith Jr
Edward J. Byrne
Francis , Healey
Carroll S. Balcom
William , Moore, Jr
Timothy F. Hickey
Installation Postponed by Airy Weather in Unity Circle
Unity Circle S C of A postponed officer installation scheduled for Monday due to unsuitable weather. District Deputy Mary Curley of Hudson and staff were unable to attend. Installation to be held at the next regular meeting following a brief business session and collation. For sale a hub range with hot water front offered by Mrs. H J Dwinell at Walnut and Hillside streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Circle
S. C. of A
Mary Curley
Hudson and
Suite
H. J. Dwinell
Cor
Walnut
Hillside Sts
Card of Thanks for Moore Family
We express heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all who by kind words and acts assisted us during our bereavement. Daniel Moore Patrick Moore John Moore and family.
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Daniel Moore
Patrick Moore
John Moore
Maynard Town Election Focuses on Liquor Issue and Open Seats
Town voters go to Cooperative hall next Monday to choose selectmen among six candidates including Binks Morse Smith, with other races for overseers of the poor and assessor. The pivotal question is whether to permit intoxicating liquor sales, a contest split along war and temperance lines as liquor interests mobilize while war supporters urge a no vote to conserve grain and fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Selectman
Frank
Pony Express
Maynard
Board of Overseers of the Poor
James Mullin
Benjamin C. Brown
James Cleary
John McPherson
Mr. Cleary
Michael Mullin
McPherson
Board of Health
Constable
John Connors
Samuel King
Nicholas Driscoll
Harlow Green
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Lst
Selectmen
Civic Campaign Notes Face Limited Candidates and Dry Town Outlook
A local political forecast discusses limited Democratic candidates, Republican canvassing, and efforts to secure votes including soldier ballots from Camp Devens. It notes no poll checklists may be used, liquor dealers aiding turnout, and skepticism about registrations as the town remains dry.
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Europe
Camp Devens
War era voters urged to back sobriety over license
The Innocent Bystander letter argues wartime shortages justify keeping streets lighted and stores open. warns against licensing bars and booze to conserve sugar flour fuel and funds for soldiers. It urges electing officials who support municipal ownership as Maynard's experiment and calls for strict patriotism at home. Wood Choppers Wanted Good pay. Is NJ Fowler & Co., Concord Junction.
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France
Maynard
Sudbury
Atlantic
Prange
Wood Choppers
Fowler & Co
Concord Junction
Maynard Student Wins Remington Gold Medal
Miss Mary Sperberg from the commercial department senior class earned the Remington gold medal for typing after a 10 minute test at 55 words per minute with few errors. The award was presented at the high school morning exercises on Monday. This marks the fourth Remington medal for Maynard with Edward Wardzala also a winner from the current senior class and two prior in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sperberg
Commercial Department
Remington
Remington Typewriter Co
Sperberg
Maynard
Edward Wardzala
Maynard Grange Roll Call Held With Social Program
The annual roll call night of Maynard Grange drew many members. Edmund Whitney, master, reported on the State Grange convention in Worcester. A postmeeting program featured piano duets and vocal and choral numbers by Mrs. Bourke, Mrs. Hull, Mrs. Coughlin, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Grange
Edmund Whitney
State Grange
Worcester
Alex Bourke
Hiram’ Hull
Thomas King
Elizabeth. Coughlin
Gilbert
Pianists Recognized At Local Grange Meeting
The gathering featured pianists M. Hawkes, Mrs. Rhoda Smith, Mr Genevieve Coughlin, Miss Cl Sullivan, and Miss Olive Morgan. A letter from Walter Denniston of the Grange in France as Mounted Military Police was read, and autographs for Private Denniston were collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hawkes
Rhoda Smith
Genevieve Coughlin
Cl Sullivan
Olive Morgan
Wal'er Denniston
Grange
France
Mounted Military Police
Denniston
Elected Officers of Maynard Textile Council
The annual election of officers at Cannon's hall chose Bernard Garrigan as president James Boulden as vice president William Brindley as financial secretary and treasurer Edward Ryan as recording secretary Miss Mary Driscoll as conductor and Frank King as warden. Joseph Parkin installed the new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Textile Council
Cannon's Hall
Bernard Garrigan
James Boulden
William Brindley
Edward Ryan
Mary Driscoll
Frank King
Joseph Parkin
United Textile Council of America
New Hartwell Co. Store Opens at 41 43 Main Street
A new dry goods millinery and womens wear store opens this Saturday at 41 43 Main St in the former New Idea shop. The Hartwell Co. of Quincy operates the through store with Maynard in charge by Mrs Edith Hartwell and a corps of clerks. Attorney Leslie Sims, recently home with pneumonia, has resumed work at his office.
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Main St
New Idea
Hartwell Co
Quincy
Maynard
Edith Hartwell
Atty
Leslie Sims
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