Acton Roll of Honor Names in Am. For. Exp. Units
A long list of names and addresses appears, detailing soldiers in the American Expeditionary Forces and related units. The names include Ernest Allsopp, Ernest Berry, Alexander Bresth, Jesse H. Briggs, Edward Burke, George H. Briggs, Henry Byer, D Norman Campbell, Harold Coolidge, William Coughlin, Lowell H. Cram, Donald H. Currier, W Bryant Currier Jr, Heres Daniels, John Davis, Raymond Durkee, James Madison Fairbanks, Harland Flagg, Crandall Forbes, David Foley, Michael Foley, Thomas Foley, Thomas C. Gallagher, Joseph Gallant, Ralph Gates, Glenn Gould, Frank Giannoni, Walter Gilmore, Frank Greenough, H Weasley Hall, William T. Hayes, Harry Heath, Carl Hoar, Hugh Hodgen, William Huntoon, John Kenney, Philip Klein, Harland Lawrence, Theron Lovisen, Soren Mekklesen, Frank McCarthy, John D. McWayne, J Buchanan Nims, Pliny Nims, William O Reanet, Oscar Olsen, Edward Pendergast, James Quinlan, Earl Randall, Everett Reed, G Howard Reed, John Sisson, Walter H Welch, Charles S West, Lyman M Wetherbee, Ernest Whitcomb, Frank Woodward, Raymond B Wright, with many associated units and postings across camps in Devens, Arlington, Ardgay Scotland, France, Italy, and Fort Devens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Allsopp
Ernest Berry
Devens
Webster Blanchard
Ardgay
Scotland
Alexander Bresth
Des Moines
Jesse H. Briggs
Fort. Banks
Winthrop
Edward ‘Ll. Burke
Kelley Field No
San Antonio
Texas
Henry Burke
Quartermaster Dept
Jacksonville
George H. Briggs
Camp Meigs
Washington
D. C
Henry Byer
France
Norman Campbell
Harold Coolidge
William Coughlin
Lowell H. Cram
13Th Co
Fort Andrews
Donald H. Currier
Camp Greene
N. C
W. Bryant Currier, Jr
12Th U. S. Cavalry
Army Y. M.C. A
Columbus
Heres Daniels
Newport
John Davis
Raymond Durkee
Caisson
Boston
Walter Gilmore
U.S. S
O’brien
Frank Greenough
H. Weasley Hall
Camp Devens
William T. Hayes
79Th F. A
Camp Hogan
Houston
Harry Heath
U. S Inf
Carl Hoar
Segt
Hugh, Hodgen
R. I
William Huntoon
Vernon John Kenney
Philip Klein, Wagoner
101St Eng
26Th div
Harland Lawrence
6Th Co
U.S
J. Buchanan Nims
F. A
Fort Oglethorpe
Pliny Nims
U. S. Inf
South Carolina
William O’ Reanet
Devens Oscar Olsen Edward Pendergast
36Th
Bat
James: Quinlan
Charlestown Navy Yard
Lyman M. Wetherbee
Corp
Ernest Whitcomb
Frank Woodward
Ardgey
Raymond B. Wright
Baking Co
Foress
Maynard Bowling League Crown Contenders Tighten Race
Intense rivalry marks the Maynard bowling league battle for leadership with Middlesex cigar leading by seven over A O H and K of P closing in. Y M S C sit fourth and West Acton trails, as teams clash in close matches and spectators cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Maynard
Middlesex Cigar
A. O.H
White
Middlesex
K. of
WL. Pa
A. QO. H
YOM. S.C
Ward
Citation for administration of Anna F. Chase estate
Probate court summons heirs and creditors of Anna F. Chase of Concord to appear March 4 1918 in Cambridge Middlesex County to show cause why Harold W. Chase may be granted administration without bond. Publication in Concord Enterprise required weekly for three weeks. Judge Charles J. McIntire signed February 8 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna F. Chase
Concord
Harold W. Chase
Middlesex
Cambridge
Concord Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Ry Hi
Town Meeting Preview with Budget and Projects
The annual spring town meeting will be held at Cooperative Hall on Monday evening March 4. Voters will hear reports from town officers, fill vacancies, set tax rates after Sept 10, and consider appropriations including 1874.21 for gypsy moth suppression and 100 for Memorial Day. They will also vote on extending Brown Street along the railway to Parmenter's crossing and a 500 repair fund for Dartmouth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Hall
Brown St
Concord, Maynard & Hudson
Parmenter’s Crossing
Dartmouth St
Welfare Tea for White Cross Guild Held at Maley Home
The second of a series for the aid of the White Cross Guild was hosted at Mr and Mrs John Maley Thompson street on Thursday evening. Misses Nagle had a similar tea on Main street the prior week and two more are planned at members homes this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Cross Guild
John Maley
Thompson St
Nagle
Main St
Maynard and Concord Boys Serve on Aisne Battle Line
The 26th division is reported on the battle line in the Aisne river district in France. Many boys from Maynard and Concord are members of Co. I, 6th Massachusetts Infantry. Over 40 Maynard boys and more than 110 from Concord are listed in the division’s roll of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisne River
France
Maynard
Concord
Co. I
6Th Mass. Inf
Home for Holiday at Camp Devens Greet Washington Birthday
Soldiers from Maynard including Sergt. Frank Parks Private Stephen Maley John Carey Charles Lent George Lesage Joseph White Fred Sarvela Michael Ryncivietz greeted Washington's birthday while home from Camp Devens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Camp Devens
Washington
Sergt
Frank Parks
Stephen Maley
John Carey
Charles, Lent
George Lesage
Joseph White
Fred Sarvela
Michael Ryncivietz
Civil service exam for Maynard post office clerk
The U S Civil Service Commission will hold a competitive exam in Maynard Mass on March 23 1918 for the position of clerk at the Maynard post office Applicants must be US citizens aged 18 to 44 male applicants must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh at least 125 pounds without coat or hat Photographs required on exam day Apply to the local secretary at Maynard or district secretary in Boston for pamphlet and application forms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Mass
Postoffice
United States
Mayard, Mass
Boston
M E Church News of Services and Meetings
Regular M E Church services were led by Rev Charles F Parsons with a Sunday morning sermon. A trio Ralph Jones Himer Cook Lindsey Smith sang Lord It Is I. The Epworth League and evening service were combined. A Tuesday Parsonage Aid Society meeting was held at the Brooks Street parsonage. An adjourned Quarterly Conference will be at Edward Henderson Pleasant Street this Wednesday evening followed by a trustees meeting for organization. The W C T U will meet at Mrs George Merrick Brooks Street with Miss Annie J Eaton speaking on Frances Willard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Charles F. Parsons
Ralph Jones
Himer Cook
Lindsey Smith
Epworth League
Parsonage Aid S Society
Parsonage
Brooks St
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Hosts Washington Birthday Party
Mizpah Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting at I O O F hall followed by a Washington's birthday party. Spelling bee and a guessing game entertained guests with Miss Rachel Marsden and Mrs Annie Lawton lasting longest and Mrs George Siswick winning the prize. Committee led by Mrs Lida Hart arranged the program. A Shamrock party is planned for the next meeting with Gertrude Keane as chairwoman. Plans also underway for events at I O O F hall on Thursday March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O.F. Hall
Rachel Marsden
Annie Lawton
George Siswick
Lida Hart
Gertrude Keane
O. F. Hall
Barn Fire on Florida Road Destroys Hay Loft
Fire department responded to a silent alarm at a barn on Florida Road owned by John Comeau Saturday night around 10. The blaze was in the hay loft and extinguished with chemicals. Loss was small and the cause is thought to be careless matches from someone sleeping in the hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida.rd
John Comeau
Returned to Camp Devens Private William Baron Returns
Private William Baron of Battery A 303d Heavy Field Artillery is back at Camp Devens after a seven day furlough spent at home. He recently qualified as an expert at semaphore signalling and is expected to be appointed an instructor for arriving draftees. Mrs. P H Card is hired to teach Spanish and English at the high school replacing Miss Ruth Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baron
Camp
Devens
Devon
P. H. Card
Ruth Stevens
Bedford Soldier Thanks Bedford for Christmas Box
A Bedford reader shares a heartfelt letter from Peter Snyder at Camp Greene CharlotteNC thanking Bedford residents for a Christmas box. He notes the shipment arrived in good condition after a El Paso move and that soldiers will enjoy it by the fire. He hopes to be in France next Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
Blinn
el Paso
France
Peter Snyer
Food Conservation Exhibit At Chase’s Drug Store
An instructive display in Bedford at Mr Chase’s drug store shows usable and sparing food materials. Citizens urged to study it. In March an open meeting at the town hall will feature a talk on Food Conservation and a speaker on Red Cross work.
The Service Flag Poem by Edward Surette
A patriotic poem explains service flags symbolizing the Nation in wartime. It honors soldiers and the sacrifices of sweethearts, wives, and mothers, urging respect and remembrance for all who contribute to liberty and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Surette
Prohibition Lecture Delights Acton Audience
The W C T U hosted Miss Christine Tinling, a national lecturer from Virginia, who exceeded expectations with an engaging talk on prohibition and its amendments. The evening featured a fine duet by Mr and Mrs Frank Merriam, a violin solo by Miss Hazel Holt, and organ accompaniment by Miss Shapley with ushers Lester Stiles and Philip Lowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Tinling
Virginia
Frank Merriam
Hazel Holt
Miss Shapley
The
Universalist Church
Lester Stiles
Philip Lowden
Found Friends Here at Camp Devens Late Train Home
Three Hudson young ladies visiting relatives at Camp Devens inquired about lodging after their 8 p m Ayer train ran nearly two hours late. Reaching South Acton after the last car had left for Maynard they sought help and a kind resident offered shelter, then arranged transport to their home after contacting their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Camp Devens
Ayer
South Acton
Maynard
Christie Siblings Enlist in Metropolitan Hospital Unit
Robert Christie returned to New York Sunday night after visiting home folks. He has enlisted in Metropolitan hospital unit No. 48 of New York and expects to go across about April. James D. Christie M D of Littleton has enlisted in the same unit and has received a captain's commission from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Christie
New York
Metropolitan Hospital
No. 48
S. James D. Christie
M. D
Littleton
Aiaptain
Washington
Congregational Church Services and Church Activities
Rev Ralph A Barker leads Sunday services at 10 30 with communion and a Sunday School at noon A Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 covers Christian Duty and Privilege III Prayer John 14 12 17 A praise and preaching service at 7 on The Christian in the School as part of the Christian life series Friday at 3 the L 8 C holds a vestry food sale Prayer and social service at 7 30 on A Comprehensive Plan of Missionary Education Luke 10 1 11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Barker
Christian Endeavor
Christian Life
Acton turkey supper entertains despite stormy night
Acton council R A held a turkey supper and entertainment in the vestry for about 70 attendees who braved icy conditions rain and wind. The event featured magician Joseph Patrick of Boston and singer Harry Holt whose performances drew hearty appreciation along with strong praise for the council's hospitality. Emily Nagle bought Mrs Cunningham’s millinery business at Ayer and plans a promising start. AB and M wreck near tower delayed traffic until crews cleared the road, while Rev Roydon C Leonard of Amesbury visited Agnes Nagle. Old Durkee has a new job as a passenger brakeman for Boston Maine. the Fitchville division is mentioned in connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Council
R. A
Johef Patrick
Boston
Harry Holt
Boston S
Emily Nagle
Cunningham
Ayer
Miss Nagle
Court notes will filings and attachm ents across towns
Will of Emily A. Gilmore of Concord dated Oct 25 1912 names Prescott Keyes as executor and is returnable March 5 in East Cambridge. Maynard resident Charles Penn attached for 200 in a contract suit from Susie Sheehan. Adolph Adamanis appointed administrator of John Chenis estate in Maynard with 2500 bond. estate valued at 1400 in personal property. Edward E. Carlisle of Sudbury attached for 300 in a contract suit by George W. White. Elizabeth J. Fisk of Arlington seeks administration of Lena M. Fisk estate with no valuation. heir Charles Fisk of Arlington listed. Mrs Mabel A Forrest of Hudson files divorce libel against Arthur D. Forrest. seeks remarriage name. Will of Daniel H. Noonan of Hudson filed, dated Sept 7 1916, executor Fred O. Welsh. estate valued at 5500 all personal. multiple second cousins named as heirs. Ernest Lozouski of Hudson administers wife Katie Lozouski estate with 500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bedford
Concord
Maynard
Emily A. Gilmore
Prescott Keyes
East
Cambridge
Alfred E. McCleary
Adolph Adamanis
John Chenis
McIntire
Adolph Chenis
Edward FE. Carlisle
Sudbury
George W. White
Hiverett
Dwight Powers
Kimpalldg
Boston
Edward E. Carlisle
William N. Sparrow
Atty Dwight Powers
Kimball
Elizabeth J. Fisk
Arlington
Lena M. Fisk
Charles
Fisk
East Cambridge
Maurice McWalter
Mabel A. Forrest
Hudson
Arthur D. Forrest
Berlin
Mabel A. Paine
John Ff
Rice of
Marlboro
Forrest
Danial
Walter H. Noon
Ellen T. Sprague
San Francisco
Cal
Patrick ©. Noon
Clinton
John T. Noon
Sarah J. Roberts
Stow
Catherine A. McNiff
Thomas A. Noon
Francis Noon
Watertown
Nellie M. Roach
Catherine A. Doyle
James B. Noon
Pittsfield
Mass
John Noon
Patrick Noon
Mary A. Norton
Patrick H. Norton
Catherine ‘Wall
Catherine Maguire
Jennie Morin
Estate of Charles F Hamilton Appointed Admin by Judge
Harry D. Hamilton of Winthrop named administrator of Charles F. Hamilton’s Hudson estate who died December 17, 1917. Bond set at 100000. Estate valued at 56000 with 6000 real and 50000 personal property. Heirs at law listed as Hunie Lozouski Joseph Lozouski and John Lozouski all of Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunie Lozouski
Joseph’ Lozouski
John Lozouski
Hudson
Harry D. Hamilton
Winthrop
Charles F. Hamilton
McIntire
Middlesex School Baseball Opens Call for Candidates
Middlesex School announces its first formal call for baseball candidates for the nine man squad. Faculty Coach Wendall Raymond leads practice in the gym cage until milder weather arrives. Nine veteran letter players join many promising newcomers with captain Duncan Forbes Thayer at left field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex School
Wendall Raymond
Duncan Forbes Thayer
Middlesex
Romaine
Bright
Larrabee
Lee
Brown
Carnegie
Gale
Clark
Sons of Norway Basket Party Draws Notable Attendance
The Sons of Norway held a basket party at the A. O. U. W. hall Saturday evening drawing about 45 attendees. A program of music and speaking entertained guests and netted $20, with Herman Hansen in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Norway
Herman Hansen
Himer Joslin Returns From Army Duty
Himer Joslin has returned from Laurel Maryland after being discharged from the U S Army for physical unfitness. He is expected to resume duties as acting superintendent of the road department. Mrs John Henderson of Somerville was a guest of Mrs John H Whitney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himer Joslin
Laurel
Joslin
John Henderson’ of
Somerville
John H. Whitney
Local residents share weekend visits and new jobs
West Acton Miss Mabel Bezanson of Waltham spent Sunday at home. Mrs Helen Willis has accepted a position as bookkeeper at Waltham. Miss Eva Gilmore has a position at the Allen chair shop at Concord Junction. Miss Emma J Hart of Medford was a Sunday guest at the home of John S Hoar. Joseph H Reed returned home Saturday from a business trip through the South. Mrs Angie H Knowlton of Lowell visited during the week at the home of Mrs Edith Watson. Mr and Mrs George M Guilford of Boston were Sunday guests at the home of S A Guilford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Bezanson
Waltham
Helen Willis
Eva Gilmore
Allen
Concord Junction
Emma J. Hart
Medford
John 8. Hoar
Joseph H. Reed
Angie, H. Knowlton
Lowell
Edith Watson
George M. Guilford
Boston
A. Guilford
Acton Council Supper Draws 14 From Village
At South Acton on February 19 attendees from the village joined the Acton council supper. Harry Holt of West Somerville performed several stone solos including Keeps the Home Fires Burning to an receptive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Council
R. A
South Acton
West Somerville
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Richardson
H. S. Richardson
Concord, Mass
A. C Baggesen
Main ST. Concord
P. O
Maynard Garage
Prop
McCarron
Ynard, Mass
Optometrist
Nason St. Maynard
Tremont St
S. B. Garland
Mrevyait
George H, Woods
B. A. King
West Actors
Maynard Marble
Granite Works
West
J. B. Lent
Y. M. &. C. Victorious
Lynch Bros
Kielinen
Penniman
Piggott
Blume
Murray
Morgan
Jameson
K. OF P
Coulter
Boulden
Axford
Collins
Glover
Tess Hoffman
Lesage
Middlesex Lynch
Miller
Farrell
Tucker
Billet
Commonwealth’ of Massachusetts
Probate
L. P. Goulding
South
Town Meeting
Washington Party
Service
Congregational Church
County Court News
Ernest Lozouski
Katie Lozouski
Lawton
West ‘Acton
Concord Homes
James B. Wood & Son Go
Fitchburg Depot
Small
Steinway” Grand
Carter
Chauncy St
N. S. Hoagland
Main Street
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