Maynard Faces Coal Shortage Amid Cold Spell
Maynard reports complete coal exhaustion with only carloads of soft coal available this week. Fuel Director H Litchfield travels to Mechanicsville to track missing shipments and plans to follow mines if needed. The town distributes two carloads of soft coal to help homes, amid mass shortages and possible heat restrictions. Bowling alleys and billiard rooms may stay open until 10 30 p m under fuel rules.
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Maynard
Maynard Fuel Committee
Wim
Litchfield
Mechanicsville
American Woolen Co
Mass
Maynard Committees
Washington, D. C
Garfield
Mass. Fuel Administration
Prohibition Debate Highlighted Fraternal Meeting
At the Men's Fraternal league gathering in the Congregational church Tuesday evening, Boston guests Fred H. Lawton and Charles M. Wegan presented a dialogue debate on constitutional prohibition. Large attendance, with Supt. Millington delivering a four minute talk on enrolling men for U S shipyards. Howard King enrolled for service. A committee for April Ladies' Night was formed by George Lawton Fred H. Axford William H. Gutteridge George Smith and Graham Forgie.
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Congregational Church
Fred H. Lawton
Charles M. Wegan
Boston
H. Millington
U. S
Howard King
George Lawton
Fred H. Axford
William H. Gutteridge
George Smith
Graham Forgie
Market rumors swirl over license vote prices
Rumors claim vote prices at the license question fluctuated 3 to 4 PM with bids from 12 up to 10 dollars, sellers regretting early sales. The note mentions local names and events including donations, sick lists, a Valentine party, and new hats at a Maynard shop.
Assabet Mills Shuts Indefinitely Over Coal Shortage
Assabet mills post notices that operations will halt indefinitely due to coal scarcity. The prior 10 day shutdown used up 21 carloads of coal. superintendent Dreschler expects no word on resumption until coal arrives. A 6006 ton Boston shipment for American Woolen Co. was due, with rumors of seizure for railroads.
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Dreschler
Boston
American Woolen ‘Co
Without Water In Town For Afternoon
Monday the town endured an afternoon without water after the reservoir ran dry Sunday night. A heavy night draft from an unknown source and several burst service pipes worsened the shortage while Supt Naytor worked at the pumping station. Residents used wells and springs, the fire department stocked extra chemicals, and a resident with a sled delivered water to the station.
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Naytor
Change in Examination for Registrants Noted
Exemption board orders a new physical examination for registrants listed as qualified. The medical advisory board in the district may require all such registrants to undergo another medical exam. A deserter from another exemption district was sent to the camp this week.
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Exemption
Chivalry Alive as Cop Rescues Millinery Across Broadway
An New York City correspondent recalls Rcress stealing hats near tall buildings and a gust that sent a young woman’s headgear rolling past a car. A passing officer halted traffic to recover the undamaged hat and return it to the grateful owner, proving chivalry endures.
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Rcress
Broadway
New York
Tricks in a Seafaring Lad Tale at a West Street Hotel
A New York hotel clerk recalls a seaman guest who demanded a written apology for not being awakened at 5 o'clock after checking in at 8. The man grew furious, alleging a clerk’s failure, and pressed the manager for a formal note blaming the hotel for the missed call.
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Seilor
New
Mere Be
West ‘Street
New York
Blaise
Hemp Reduces Feigtion Discovery for Rope and Chain
Fragmentary report notes a discovery that hemp rope twisted around iron chain can reduce fraying and pass through a securing device. The text suggests potential price savings by avoiding replacement costs for rope or chains.
Fragmentary Debate on Glithera's Civic Duty
A damaged excerpt shows a speaker questioning Glithera's actions and duty as a citizen. The dialogue fragment includes inquiries about his sense of responsibility and hints at disagreement over his conduct.
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Glithera
Soldiers journal notes warm clothing and daily duties overseas
Private Guyer W. Fowler describes wearing wooden sabots for warmth while not recommending them for dancing. He recounts marching through snow, transporting sick and engaging in English lessons, sharing a shed turned into bunks, and awaiting movement to a new area as his division travels by train.
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Guyer Fowler
France
Hartwell
Faris
Overseas Committee
Guyer W. Fowler
Convais Automobiles Par B.C
Guest Afternoon at Woman's Club Features Recital and Lincoln Talk
Woman's club held a Tuesday afternoon gathering with a large attendance of members and guests. Edwin F Whit ney of Boston delivered a dramatic Turn to the Right and Mrs. A E McCleary spoke on Lincoln. President McCleary and Mrs. William Litchfield were elected delegates to the Chelsea convention. refreshments followed in the banquet hall chaired by Mrs. Augustus Morse.
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Woman’s Club
Edwin F.whitney
Boston
A. E. McCleary
Lincoln
McCleary
William Litchfield
Chelsea
Augustus Morse
Government to enroll 250000 shipyard volunteers in May
The U S government will enroll this month 250000 shipyard volunteers with 26000 from Massachusetts. Any man of draft age may enroll through enrollment agent Supt W H Millington who will speak at lodges and meetings in Maynard. Deputy Chief Connors and Mrs Connors attended a funeral in Marlboro for Margaret Kane. Families Sweeney attended Doyle’s funeral in North.
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U. S
Massachusetts
W. H. Millington
Maynard
Chief Connors
Town votes dry by three. recount planned
In Cooperative hall 912 general ballots were cast with a three vote overcount due to a stuck ballot. liquor sale question favored yes 444 no 441 blanks 27. Officials reelected include Frank S. Binks and Albert J. Smith to selectmen, James A. Cleary assessor, James Mullin overseers of the poor. deputy chief John Connors and Nicholas Driscoll also polled high. Many unopposed posts filled. recounts possible for license result as turnout neared 916 ballots registered.
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Cooperative Hall
Frank S. Binks
Harry B. Morse
Albert J. Smith
Board of Selectmen
James A. Cleary
James Mullin
Overseers of the Poor
John Connors
Nicholas Driscoll
Samuel
King
Office of Selectman
Reservoir’s Aid Turns Town Wet After Dry Spell
Residents believed the town would stay dry as no water was drawn until the afternoon. An accident to the water system is blamed for breaking the drought mood, with the reservoir credited for turning the town wet and relieving the thirst.
Congregational and Methodist Episcopal Unite for Sunday Services
The union services will be held at the church with morning worship at 10 45. The united choirs provide singing and solos from Elijah with contralto and violin pieces by Herbert Mallinson. Rev. Charles F. Parsons presides at the evening service, Rev. Frederick N. Rutan in the morning, and Carl Parsons performs a cornet solo. Sunday schools meet at noon the junior EB at 4 and the Young People at 6 p.m.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
United Choirs
Elijah
Herbert Mallinson
Charles F. Parsons
Frederick N. Rutan
Carl Parsons
United Sunday Schools
Young People’s
Pomona Meeting Set by Middlesex Central Grange
The regular monthly Pomona meeting of Middlesex Central Grange will convene at Knights of Columbus hall Somerville corner Central street and Highland avenue. Afternoon session at 2 o clock. evening session at 7 30. Leslie R Smith Mass State Grange worthy master will speak in the evening. A program is planned and attendance is hoped for.
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Middlesex Central Pomona
Grange
Knights of Columbus Hall
Millington Named Local Rep for Shipyard Labor Enlistment
Superintendent William H. Millington is appointed to enroll laborers for government shipyard work. He will give four minute talks at gatherings to explain the work and how to enroll. Applications may be made at his office in the Summer Street school building.
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William H. Millington
Lincoln referenced in joint Methodist and Congregational pulpit service
The union services at the Congregational church Sunday featured Rev. Charles F. Parsons of the M E church in the morning speaking on Lincoln the Great American and Rev. Frederick N. Rutan of the Congregational church delivering the evening sermon. The combined choirs led by Horace Bates provided music at both services. A neighborhood meeting is planned Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Levi Cheney on Brooks Street.
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Emma Deane
Fullenton
Maynard Red Cross
Maynard Seers
Harold Brown
Benjamin Brown
Main. St
Arthur Lord
France
Mth
Arrs
O. D. Sheldon
Barre
Ernest Reynard
Stow
Frank Wilder
Mass. Gen
Kathryn
M. H
Warren Merrick
Uxbridge
George Merrick
Brooks St
Methodist “Episcopal
Congregational
Charles F. Parsons
M. E. Church
Lincoln
Frederick N. Rutan
Congregational’ Church
United Choirs
Horace Bates
Christmas II London Tour Highlights by Military Serviceman
Whitney Bent of Unit 3 American Orestry Force writes from London during Christmas vacation. He saw London Tower Westminster Abbey St Pauls Cathedral Buckingham Palace crowns and the king s stables. He mentions no air raids and notes Edinburgh and Glasgow stopovers before returning to camp. Rowland Macurda of Waltham visited his brother Wilder Maccurda for the week. Arthur Dawson family moved from Linden Street to a house on Bummer Street.
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Whitney Bent
Unit 3
Orestry Force
James Bent
London
London Tower
Westminster Abbey
St. Paul’s Cathedral
King’s Palace
Buckingham Palace
Eagle Hut
Y. M. Co
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Scotland
Rowland Macurda
Waltham
Wilder Maccurda
Arthur Dawson
Have
Linden St
Bummer St
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Arthur R. Croft
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Harlow R. Green
Frank E. Sanderson
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John W. Flood
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Bert Lester
Fred W. Taylor
William Bishop
Charles A. Stockbridge
Oliver C. Trees
Frank ©. Sanderson
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DeLee’s Drug Store
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H. H. Young
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