Maynard News Highlights Local War and School Events
Private William Oates returns home from Camp Devens as the town notes spring signs with marbles and Remount basketball, while Washington’s Birthday exercises are planned in public schools. Local residents at Camp Devens are listed among visitors and promotions occur for Harold Sheridan and William Coughlin in France. Coal shortages prompt a Mechanicsville trip by William F Litchfield to track delayed carloads and fuel cards. Local Fuel Committee commends Litchfield for his knowledge of the coal shortage and its management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Oates
Camp Devens
Ralph Lingley
Remount
W. A. Haynes Co
William Holt
Rose Nicholson
Newton
George Kaler
Sudbury St
Washington
Robert White
Peter Waldron
Joseph White
Thomas Hinchelfire
Arlington
Joshua Naylor
Brooks St
P. H. Murphy
Main St. Shoe Emporium
Matthew Campbell
Edmund Whitney
Maynard Grange
Farm Bureau
State House
Boston
Maynard
U.S
Mitchell
John Connors
Albert Hodges
Ada Hodges
Maple Sr
U. S. Medical Corps
Fit
Warren
Ralph Newton
Patrick Kane
Carl Peterson
Joseph Dahl
Eden Tobin
Naval Reserve Force
Irving Dart
Concord Jr
Assabet Mills
Harold Sheridan
James Sheridan
William Coughlin
West Acton
Co. D
France
Wm. F. Litchfield
Mechanicsville
N. Y
William F.litchfield
Litchfield
Appreciation Letter From Emmett L McCarthy
A 104th Infantry officer Emmett L McCarthy writes to the Oversees committee from France thanking them for remembered kindness. He says every remembrance is valued as friendship and support in their efforts, and that the kindness will never be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priva
Emmett L. McCarthy, Co
Inf
France
Bos i
Emmett
Change of Rules at Maynard Trust Co
At a board meeting on January 10 the Maynard Trust Co adopted a rule amendment. An account closed within thirty days of opening will incur a twenty five cent charge. F B Taylor, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Maynard Trust Co
F. B. Taylor
Wanted Farm Salesman On Commission Basis
Classified ad seeking a farm salesman for Marlboro and Hudson area on commission. No experience required. must own an automobile and provide references. Self starters with time to devote to business encouraged. Send age experience if real estate owner and other details to B. 1019 care Barber 238 Washington St Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro, Hudson and Vicinity
Care
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Maynard Selectmen Thank Voters for Support
The Maynard town selectmen Frank Binks Harry Morse Albert J. Smith express gratitude to voters for election support and pledge to serve citizens. advertisement seeks room and board or furnished flat for a couple in or near Maynard with reply to Maynard Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gard
Maynard
Frank
Binks
Harry B. Morse
Albert J. Smith
F. R
Maynard Enterprise
Marlboro
War wedding ties Barnes daughter to Army sergeant
Miss Grace Barnes daughter of Mr and Mrs William Barnes of Waltham and Sergt Edward H Brown of Waltham were married in Charlotte North Carolina on Saturday February 5 The ceremony was at Trinity Methodist Church Charlotte with Rev John Moore officiating Christine Smith and John Smith of Charlotte attended as bridesmaid and best man The couple visited the camp where Brown serves with the 5th Mass and were greeted by a large reception upon their appearance News of the wartime marriage spread through town and Mrs Browne received warm congratulations from Maynard friends on her return home Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace- Barnes
William Barnes
Waltham Sr
Edward H. Brown
Waltham
Charlotte
N.C
John Moore
Methodist Trinity Church
Christine Smith
John Smith
N. C
Sergt. Brown
Longtime Maynard Resident John Manning Dies at 56
John Manning of Maynard died suddenly Saturday morning at 95 Main Street from heart trouble. He was 56. He was employed at the Raab. Survived by four daughters Dennis Bateman Malden Katherine Ward Mrs Margaret Langon and Mrs Anna Feeley of South Acton and six sons John William Eugene James Michael and Frank also one brother Michael and sister Mrs John Gallagher of Park Street. Two sons John and Eugene serve in France with Co D 104th Infantry. Funeral services were held at St Bridget's church Monday. a Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev John J McHugh. Bearers were sons James William Michael Frank and nephews James and William Geallagher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Manning
Maynard
Mainst
Raab
Dennis Bateman
Malden
Katherine Ward
Margaret Langon
Anna Feeley
South Acton
John
William
Eugene
James
Michael
Frank
John Gallagher
Park St
France
Co. D
Congregational Church Service and Concert Plans
Rev. Frederick N. Rutan leads Sunday service on February 24 with morning worship and a sermon by the pastor. Music directed by Horace F. Bates, Sunday school sessions held in multiple departments, and missionary meeting on The Power of the Cross in Asia. Preparations begin for a concert in the church auditorium on Easter Sunday, March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick N. Rutan
Horace F. Bates
Society of Christian Endeavor
Asia
Prospects Improve After Assabet Mills Shutdown
Assabet mills halted operations from Thursday night to Monday morning due to a cofferdam break in the mill pond cutting water to the poilers. Town water system supplied power for lights. Agent O C Dreschter reported a brighter coal outlook and improved supply prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assabet
Poilers
O. C. Dreschter
Easter approaching sparks millinery season in town
Easter approaching signals bustling millinery activity. The Comeau sisters decorate their stove interior and add new window fixtures while the Fullenton hat shop engages Miss Jennie Deane for the season as workers prepare for the annual spring opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comeau
Fullenton
Jennie Deane
Contributions Sought For Overseas Committee Donations
A call to send contributions to Treasurer Thomas Parker at Main Street for the Overseas committee funds are exhausted and another box may be sent to Maynard soldiers Overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Parker
Main St
The
Overseas Committee
Maynard
Street Railways Edge Toward Schedule Despite War Strains
Concord Maynard Hudson street railway officials work to restore a new running time schedule. Three more cars arrive to supplement four, enabling closer service. Acton line to reopen before weekend, temporary shop set up for light repairs, parts shortages from wartime disrupt repairs and loans. Superintendent Worden says crews are doing their best to run cars on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway
Acton
Car Hain
Worden
Death of Benjamin Robinson at 95 Main Street
Benjamin Robinson died suddenly of apoplexy Sunday night while visiting a friend. He was 43, born in Yorkshire, England, and worked in the spinning department at Assabet mills. He lived with his sister Mrs. Joseph Sales and leaves a brother James in Hudson and two sisters plus another brother in England. Funeral services are this afternoon at St. George's Episcopal Church with Rev. A. B. Papineau officiating. Burial in Glenwood cemetery follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Robinson
Main St
Yorkshire
England
Assabet Mills
Joseph Sales
Garfield St
A. B. Papineau
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Charles Spence
Thomas Breck
Louis King
M. A
Louis Emerson
Alfred Billet
Harry Chase
John Sunderland
Arthur Jordan
Glenwood Cemetery
Pomona Meeting of Middlesex Central Pomona Grange At Somerville
The monthly Middlesex Central Pomona Grange meeting convened at Knights of Columbus hall in Somerville with Leslie R. Smith state Grange master delivering the address. Maynard Grange officers Mrs Gilbert N Hawkes pianist Mrs Irvin Howe lecturer and Irvin Howe gatekeeper made their first appearance as Central Pomona officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Central Pomona Grange
Knights of Columbus Hall
Somerville
Leslie R. Smith
Worthy
State Grange
Gilbert N.“ Hawkes
Irvin Howe
Maynard Grange
Central Pomona
Surprise Party For Miss Wallace At Main Street School
Miss Rose Wallace superintendent of the Main Street School was surprised with a party given by fifth and sixth grade pupils Tuesday afternoon. She received a cabinet of writing paper as a gift. Adelaide Weil assisted and directed the children as they enjoyed games singing patriotic selections and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Wallace
Main St
Adelaide Weil
Magdeline Chapter Meets at Masonic Hall
Magdeline chapter O E S held a regular meeting at Masonic hall Tuesday evening followed by a Washington birthday party. A social hour with games was led by Miss Lillian Childs. Favors were won by Miss Arion Townsend Mrs Chandler Mrs Oliver Trees Mrs Forrest Pores Amory Maynard and Elmore ills. Mrs Graham mother of Mrs Thomas Parker fell at her Walnut Street home Monday causing a painful injury. For sale a horse for working and driving apply to Mr Ammerault on the Galvin Morse farm Sudbury Mass. Wood choppers wanted apply to Henry Lambert Acton road Maynard or L N Fowler Concord Junction Mass 20448.
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Magdeline Chapter
Masonic Hall
Washington
Graham
Thomas Parker
Walnut St
Ammerault
Galvin Morse
Sudbury
Mass
Wood Choppers
Henry Lambert
Acton Road
Maynard
L. N. Fowler
Concord Junction
Maynard Grange
I. C. O. F. Hall
Last Day for Federal Returns March 1 1918
Federal income tax filing deadline is March 1 1918. Penalties for false returns or late filings include fines, imprisonment, and tax penalties. Extensions up to 30 days may be possible with proper requests to the district collector and commissioner for meritorious cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collectors of Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Massachusetts
Malley
Congress
John F. Malley
Men Wanted to Work at Shipbuilding in Massachusetts
Massachusetts launches a mass enrollment drive urging 26 000 men to join shipyards as part of an emergency war fleet. The call seeks skilled and unskilled labor, promises nearby work and good pay, and underlines urgency with Maynard needs and a reporting deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Maynard
Bentave
Will Report Tuesday For Military Service Call
The remaining 15 percent of the Maynard exemption district will report to Ayer next Tuesday for military service. Registrants from Maynard include Dr. Francis Maynard, Edward Mahoney, Samuel Mead, Joseph Dineen, Everett G. White already at Camp Devens. The first class registrants report to exemption board at Ayer for teeth inspections. more will report Friday. The Medical Advisory board meets at Concord’s Deaconess Hospital and will hear appeals. Drs Edward Flaherty and Howard Hamblen of Maynard sit on the board and host the next examination Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Maynard
Francis ‘May
Edward Mahoney
Summer Sr
Samuel Mead
Joseph Dineen
Camp Devens
Exemption Board
Deaconess
Concord
Edward Flaherty
Howard Hamblen
Water Supply Trouble Hits Town Health
The town relies on mixed water from Thanksgiving and White Ponds as health concerns rise over contamination. Leaks from frost damaged pipes and meters complicate restoration while officials push to restore clean water soon. Walter Siswick of Greenfield visited family on Oak Street and Agnes Howe fills in for Miss Emily Bassett at school due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thanksgiving Pond
White Pond
Wit
Agnes Howe
Emily Bassett
Partridges Scarce As Hunters Propose Season Changes
A Lewiston Journal summary notes partridge scarcity due to predators and habitat loss with varied opinions on seasons and bag limits. Respondents suggest two year closes, shorter open times for foxes, and optional licenses, plus broader ideas on wardens and predator control. Local updates include Assabet mills shipping cloth to New York and Red Cross donations from Camp Fire girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston Journal
Nose Operation Recorded for Ralph Panton
Ralph Panton underwent a nasal operation as reported in the local medical column. The procedure, details not fully disclosed, aimed to address a nasal condition and improve breathing. No complications are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Panton
Tragedy of Childhood Promises and Trust
A reflection on the harm of deceiving children in play and the lasting scars of broken promises. The piece warns adults to avoid lies to children and to uphold trust to protect their innocence and belief in love.
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Maynard News
Arthur Herbert
Violin Conservatory
Concord J
Joseph Hannon
East St. ‘Maynard
Congregational Church
Pomona
Merchant Marine
DeLee’s Drug Store
Nason Street
Wm. H. Millington
Walter Siswick
Greenfield
Thomas Siswick
Oak St
Assabet Institution For Savings
Haynes
Maynard, Mass
Riverside Co-operative Association
Nason St
Maynard, Mags
G.F. Baxter
Acton Genter
Mass Tel
Pierce-Arrow
W. C. Strout
Concord ‘$T
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