Maynard News Society Tidbits and Local Happenings
Maynard community notes reveal social visits from Ina May Bell in Boston to Katherine Ryan of Needham and several weekend guests at local homes. Town reports show F. E. Taylor Co awarded printing of annual town department reports and a strong water department balance. A three act drama The Wage of War was staged by Fitchburg Socialist club at Parker Street hall with a large audience.
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Katherine Ryan
Needham
Edward Flaherty
George Barlow
Methuen
William Barlow
Parker
Robert Crown
Wollaston
Fowler
Masonic Hall
John Neary
Framingham
Joseph O’brien
Nellie Dacey
Nellie Fahey
George Lynch
F. E. Taylor Co
Stow
Assabet Mills
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Committee
Selectmen’s
Ward
Frank Murray
Chicago
Ill
Arthur Croft
John O. Thompson
Republican Caucus
Office of Selectman
A. Merriman
The
Enterprise
Massachusetts Press Association
Hotel Vendome
Boston
George H. Gutteridge
Frank E. Sanderson
Parker St. Hall
Dramatic Club
Fitchburg
Socialist Club
Pierce
Edward Nealy
Swanton
Concord
St. Bridget’s Church
Holy Name Society of the Church
Walter J. Browne
Jobonski
Ing
Philip Dwinell
U. S
Arizona
New York City
Harley Dwinell
Walnut St
Frank Kelly
Sam Bell
Institute Hall
Cambridge
Joseph White
American Supply Co
Town Officers Report Deadline Notice 1917
All reports of town officers must be in the hands of the Selectmen of Maynard on or before Jan 17 1917 per order Frank Binks chairman. adv.
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Maynard
Frank Binks
Officers Installed at Assabet Aer ie F O E
The Assabet aerie F O E installed officers at a Mason ic hall gathering Tuesday evening with Bernard Garrigan as installing officer aided by William Hines. New officers include Walter White president William Moynihan vice president Arthur Johnson chaplain James Boulden secretary John H Murray treasurer Mortimer Paine physician John Q Leary Thomas Cuddy Sidney Bennett trustees John Comeau outside yard Frank McLean inside guard. An oyster supper followed in the banquet hall and a general hour of social time concluded the evening. The program committee comprised Walter White William Moynihan John O Leary Samuel Cohen and Martin Kane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assabet Aerie
Masonic Hall
Bernard Garrigan
P.P
William Hines
P. P
Walter White
Moynihan
Arthur Johnson
James Boulden
John H. Murray Treas
Mortimer Paine
John Q.leary
Thomas Cuddy
Sidney Bennett
John Comeau
Frank McLean
Concord Junction
William Moynihan
John O'Leary
Samuel Cohen
Martin Kane
Class Met The A M O Philathea Days
The A M O Philathea group met at Miss Clara Binks home Tuesday evening for a short business meeting followed by a social hour with refreshments.
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A. M. O. Philathea
Clara Binks
Apollo Male Quartet Concert at West Acton Readers
Apollo Male Quartet performs at West Acton on January 15 at 8 oclock. The ad promotes suits coats and dresses for women and suits and overcoats for men at half regular prices from Lev er s store corner Majn and Nason streets Maynard Mags Top per cent Teduction on shogs and Fubbers 4d.
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Apollo
West Acton
Adv
Lever’s
Majn and
Nason Sts
Maynard
Union Officers Installed at Dry Finish and Shippers' UFEA
Ted Breck of the local textile council installed the Dry Finish and Shippers' UFEA officers at Cooperative Hall Thursday evening. Officers named for the year include William Brindley president, Edward McManus vice president, Edward Ryan recording secretary, Patrick McGrath financial secretary, Michael Kane inside guard, and Thomas Fowler warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufea
Ted Breck
Cooperative Hall
William Brindley
Edward McManus
Edward Ryan
Patrick McGrath
Michael Kane
Thomas Fowler
Local bowling league: Y.M.C.A. defeats M. U. for second place
YMC A defeated M U by eight to zero and took three points in a close totals match Monday night. A large gallery watched as the result would determine who holds second place in the league.
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Y.o M
M. U
Maynard Grange Program Committee Meeting Summary
The Maynard Grange program committee met at Laura E. Woodart’s home on Great Road Monday evening to finalize most of the year’s Grange program. Attendees included Laura E Woodart Dorothy Persons Mae Nelson Mrs Mary A Sanderson Walter R Denniston and H Linwood White. They will present the plan for adoption next Tuesday evening and print it after approval. The committee will meet again Monday evening.
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Maynard ‘Grange
Laura E. Woodart
Great Rd
Grange
The
Laura BE. Woodart
Dorothy
Persons
Mae Nelson
Mary A. Sanderson
Walter R. Denniston
H. Linwood’ White
Congregational Church to Hold Annual Members Meeting
The annual meeting of the Congregational church members occurs this evening with reports from officers, committees and societies. Officers for the coming year will be elected, followed by an entertainment and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Have Your Eyes Peeled for Eye Strain Relief
Long winter evenings can tire eyes and cause headaches from strain. Visit PEEL the optometrist for a thorough exam and glasses to relieve eye trouble before it becomes permanent.
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Peel
Evening school opens with strong turnout at Surhmerst
Tuesday night at the Surhmerst high school 120 residents attended the opening of the evening school. Supt. William H. Millington praised the group of men and women. Principal Horace Bates will lead with Grace Bishop and Otto Leino assisting. Classes focus on English, general subjects, civics, and naturalization prep. Most attendees are Finnish natives with some Italian speakers. Sessions run Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Surhmerst
William H. Millington
Horace Bates
Grace Bishop
Oitto Leino
Finland
Concert and dance by National Band at Alku Hall
National Band presented a concert and dance at the Alku Temperance Society hall on Main Street drawing a large crowd. Waino Kauppi the noted cornetist received repeated applause with several solos and band selections followed by dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Band
Waino Kauppi
Alku Temperance Society
Main St
Maynard Checker Club Elects New Officers
In a Sunday afternoon meeting at I C O F hall the Maynard Checker Club elected Michael Mullin as president John Maley as vice president Arthur Champagne recording secretary Henry Slyvert financial secretary Daniel Moore treasurer and William H Scully George Waterhouse Dennis Spain Felix Rainville and Henry Slyvert as directors The club reports sound finances and growing membership and has contributed checkers textbooks to the public library files.
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Maynard Checker Club
I. C. O. F. Hall
Michael Mullin
John Maley
Arthur Champagne
Henry Slyvert
Daniel Moore
Treas
William H. Scully
George Waterhouse
Dennis Spain
Felix Rainville
Regular meeting of Christian Endeavor society at church
The Christian Endeavor held its regular meeting in the vestry of the Congregational church on Monday evening. A piano duet by Florence Jackson and Hazel Nelson and vocal selections by a quartet led by Edith Garlick and Earl Smith with Robert Jackson followed by a social hour. Refreshments were served. The social committee, led by Sadie Flood, included Emma Guillow, Sadie Mallinson, Ellen Morris, Percy Dunlop and Ralph Brown.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Congregational Church
Florence Jackson
Hazel Nelson
Eithel Carlson
Edith Garlick
Earl Smith
Robert Jackson
Sadie Flood
Emma Guillow
Sadie Mallinson
Ellen Morris
Percy Dunlop
Ralph Brown
Loyal Order of Moose Holds Maynard Lodge Meeting
The Loyal Order of Moose Maynard lodge held its regular meeting at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Two members were initiated and five applications for membership were received. The committee reported the recent fair a success socially and financially.
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Maynard
Loyal Order of Moose
Warden Backus Offers Free Bird Feed in Ayer Visit
E Backus district game warden visited town this week and called on bird lovers to provide winter feed. He will supply the feed free to any applicant at his Ayer Massachusetts address.
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E. Backus
Ayer
Mass
Died Sunday David McAvoy Respected Town Resident
David McAvoy died Sunday morning after a long illness at about 67. Born in Ireland, he worked at Assabet mills and belonged to St. Bridget's Catholic church and its Holy Name Society. Survived by two daughters Mary and Alice. Funeral at St. Bridget's Church with Rev. Walter J. Browne. interment at St. Bridget's Cemetery.
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David McAvoy
Ireland
St. Bridget’s Catholic Church
Holy Name Society
Assabet Mills
Mary
Alice
St. Bridget’s Church
Walter J. Browne
A. A. Hilferty
Cornelius and
Albert Moynihan
P. H. Murphy
William
Charles Smith
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
Men s Fraternal League Meeting Debates No License Trend
The regular monthly meeting at the Congregational church vestry featured committee appointments for next gathering and an address by ex Rep Edgar R Hall on Japan. Robert Magwood urged a permanent no license group as the No License vote grew to about 20 000 in favor of No while Yes declined since 1900.
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Men’s Fraternal League
Congregational Church
George H. Hart
James Coulter
George Lawton
Edgar R. Hall
West
Acton
Japan
Hall
Zurich
Germany
Korea
China
United States
Robert Magwood
The
Maga
Yes
History of Ireland address at A O H meeting
The Ladies auxiliary A O H met at Masonic hall with Edward Brennan of Concord delivering the history of Ireland. The next meeting will install officers on Monday Jan 22 and a salad supper will follow supervised by Mrs Mary Hae and fellow committees.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Masonic Hall
Ireland
Edward Brennan
Concord
Division 56
Mary Hae
Mary ‘Moynihan
Mary Moore
Margaret McCarthy
Mary Cook
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Hudson
Ina May Bell
McDowell School of Millinery
Andrew McDonald
Medford
James Carney
Henry Connors
Watson
Gardner
Walter B. Flavell
New Brunswick
N. J
A. T. Haynes
James A. Donnelly
St. Mary’s Church
Charlestown
John Kelly
Mechanicsville
N. Y
Spoolers’ Union
Summer Hill Lodge
Financial Statement
Water Commissioners
Naylor
Water Department
Jersey Butter CO
Jersey
Campbell’s
Sunkist
Aersey Butter Company, OF
New
Y. M.S. C Downey
H. Killonen
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Lesage
Occa Seone
J. Killonen Seeeee
R. Lent
M. A. Ed. Billet
Axford
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Ilmar Junno
Asteep
Aino Kajander
Andrew Heskari
S. Harhinai
Hugo Kajander
Sarah Greene
Olive ‘Morgan Cornet
Kauppi
Oscar Nouri
Olga Kajander
Vaima Sarella
Lohengrit
Thie
Cornet
DeLee
Rexall
Nason Street
Black & White
Assabet Institution For Savings Heart
Maynard Trust
Maynard, Mass
Singer Sewing Machine Co
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John Collier
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