Union Sunday Services Planned by Local Churches
Congregational and Methodist Episcopal churches vote to hold union services for several weeks starting January 27. Services at the Congregational church will be in the morning and at the M E church in the evening. Rev A M Osgood former pastor will preach morning January 27 and Rev Dr Spaulding Worcester district superintendent will speak at the evening service. The district superintendent will lead the fourth quarterly conference after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Congregational
Methodist Episcopal
Congregational Church
James J.storrow
The
M. B. Church
M. EB
A. M. Osgood
Dr. Spaulding
Worcester
Methodist Episcopal Church of the District
Cold in the South from Camp Gordon Letter
Private Joby Moynihan of Co. R 325th Infantry writes to Ralph Sheridan from Camp Gordon describing the variable weather, noting it is as cold as Maynard and that Camp Gordon surpasses Camp Devens. He adds a personal rifle score of 45 bulls eyes out of 50 at the target range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joby Moynihan
Co. R
Camp Gordon
Ralph Sheridan
Maynard
Camp Devens
Jack
Mince Pie Becomes Favorite in Military Encampments
Soldiers praise None Such Mince Meat as the ideal wartime staple. The article notes its home style flavor, versatility for pies and desserts, and the U S Food Administration backing. Paraflin-lined packaging reduces waste, lowers cost, and keeps like fruit cake, with moisture adding triple the weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Food Administration
Concord Grange Installation Evening Details and Menu
Tuesday evening at the A. O. U. W. hall in Concord the Grange held an installation with Lt. Al Ford of Beeford as installing master. Officers installed included George Williams master Maud Petersen overseer Maria Olsen lecturer and other posts with Mrs. Florine Tibbetts and Miss Cass among presiding officers. A supper followed featuring beef hot potatoes gravy turnips piccalilli bread coffee pies and fruit. Retiring Master Powers received a past master's jewel amid additional remarks and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cent Grange
A. O. U. W. Hall
Ore
George William
Granville
Holden
Florence Tibbetts
Maria Olsen
F. W. Taylor
Cass
VecCoubry
Rai
George Williams
Maud Pétersen
Marion Moody
Ida Patch
Treas
H.C. Ingelson
Cora Franks
Eres
Florer Née Tibbetts
Pomona
Inga Lee
Master Powers
Ford
The
Grange
F. E. Powers
Ladies Night at Trinitarian Church Event
An annual Ladies night hosted by the Brotherhood of the Trinitarian church occurred last Tuesday. Miss Phyllis Dennison of Concord, an Emerson College student, gave skillful readings with encores. Mrs H H Parks played piano solos and Mrs George R Shepard sang, followed by a chafing dish supper served by the executive committee wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of the Trinitarian Church
Phyllis, Dennison
Concord
Emerson College of Oratory
H. H. Parks
Old Bedford Rd
George R. Shepard
Machines Delivered To Three Coal Handling Projects
The Conant Machine Co shipped three coal handling machines last week to Mansfield Bondsville and Camp Devens. Two were loaded on cars at the freight yard by W C Akers and crew while the third was held over the road. The units are used to load coal onto automobile trucks that supply 14 steam heating plants in the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Conant Machine Co
Mansfield
Bondsville
Camp Devens
Ayer
Great Camp
W. C. Akers
Advertised Letters at Folsom and Local Businesses
Local notices list several names for advertised letters including Mrs. Folsom and Mrs. Herby H. Brooks along with Bernard Thompson H O Johanson H W Handford Sandy and George French. A market named Blodgett's Market is also noted in the brief item.
Mrs Wilson’s wartime canning showcased at Davis’ market
In a wartime effort narrative, Mrs Wilson canned 2320 glass jars of vegetables and fruits and 450 jars of jelly last summer and fall. She also produced pickles relishes and other varieties, with a large range of her work displayed and sold at Davis' market to many town customers.
Dancing Party Invitation For Concord Red Cross Benefit
Invitations are issued for a town hall dance Friday evening hosted by the Alpha Mu club to aid the Concord Red Cross. Patronesses include Miss Marjorie Bunker Miss Charlotte Reese and Mrs. Richard F Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Red Cross
Alpha
Marjorie Bunker
Charlotte Reese
Richard F Wood
Annual Meeting of Charitable Society Held at Congregational Church
The annual meeting took place in Congregational church parlors on Wednesday afternoon. Officers elected were the same as last year: Mrs. Sherman Hoar president, Mrs. Charles Towle vice president, Mrs. H. W. Hosmer treasurer, Mrs. Charles Brown scribe. Following the business session a social hour with sandwiches cake and tea was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charitable Society
Sherman Hoar
Charles Towle
H. W. Hosmer
Treas
Charles Brown
Concord Grange to Observe 31st Anniversary Meeting
At the next Concord Grange meeting on Wednesday evening January 16 the 31st anniversary will be observed. Officers will host an informal reception for past and present members with light refreshments. A large attendance is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Grange
Grange
Death of Mrs. Alice Dee in Lincoln
Mrs. Alice Dee widow of John Dee died last Saturday in Lincoln at her son T. J. Dee's home after years of poor health. Funeral services were held from the home with a solemn high requiem mass at St Bernard's church. Survived by three children Mrs J T Burke of town Mrs Algeo of Somerville and T J Dee of Lincoln. Ladies Missionary Society annual meeting to be held at Matatinetenehart church Thursday with election and reading of reports, special hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Alice Dee
John Dee
T. J. Dee
Silver tea at Assabet house a successful Maynard benefit
More than 200 guests attended Saturday evening at the Assabet House Main Street for a silver tea benefiting Maynard Red Cross and Maynard Soldiers fund. Hostesses Mrs Thomas Bell and Mrs John Trigham oversaw a generous program of vocal and instrumental music readings and dancing by talent from Maynard and Boston. The event featured a full cold meat meal, baked beans, scones muffins and desserts, with volunteer performances by the Maynard Glee Club and local artists. A check from the American Woolen Co supported the fund, and the total collected exceeded expectations. Special thanks were given to many volunteers including Miss Martha Vaananen and Martha Vaananen and others for decoration and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Boston
Maynardei Club
Martha. Vaananen
Rodney
Melver
Helena
Alice Donahue
Lucy Ward
George Smith
Beaton
Sone
Rhoda Smith
Herbert Mallinson
Ruby Hamlin
Lillian Fielder
Mahel
Andrews
Providence
Maynard Glee Club
Wallace Priest
Baby
Er. Donahue
Martha Vaananen
John Vaansnen
Walnut
Herbert Lamb
William A. Wood
The
American Woolen, Co
Américan Woolen Co
Sim
Bell
Ingham
Harley J. Dwinell
Louisa ‘Townsend
Mary
Murphy
Leonora’ Penniman
Charles Matthewson
Hinese Strachen
George Kaler
William © Dunn
Hannah Scanton
Inez Bell
A. L. Silloway
Albert Batteyn
Prize Scotch collie killed in hit and run on Parker Street
Caleburn Cavelier a prize winning Scotch collie owned by Mrs Thomamee Bell of Assabet House was struck by a car on Parker Street recently. The three year old dog had earned dozens of prizes including a New York City show prize and multiple ribbons at Wellesley and Boston events. The autoist fled the scene. redress will be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleburn Cavelier
Boston
Son of Levi Cheney Enlists in U S Medical Corps
Ralph Cheney son of Mr and Mrs Levi Cheney of Brooks Street has enlisted in the U S Medical Corps. He will serve as a physiological assistant to Prof Henderson of the Medical Research board and may be stationed at Mineola Long Island. He is now at Camp Greenleaf Fort Oglethorpe Georgia and was a fourth year student at Boston University where he was active in student life. He plans to resume studies after discharge aiming for a medical degree and a medical school entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Cheney
Levi Cheney
Brooks St
U. S. Medical. Corps
Henderson
Medical Research Board
Minéola
L. I
Camp Greenleaf
Ft. Oglethorpe
Cheney
Boston University
Two Sons in Service Are Honored at Home
John Taylor Jr and another son of Mr and Mrs Emmanuel Taylor are in the Marines with service at Quantico after transfer from Paris Island. A large American flag and a two star service flag were unfurled at the Taylor home, signaling the family’s wartime contribution and Billy Taylor serving with the Mounted Military Police in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Avis
Marines
Emmanuel Taylor
Everett
Paris Island
S. C
Nto
Quantico
Taylor
William
France
German Measles in Town Surge Reported
German measles are prevalent about town with more than 20 cases reported through Sunday. Physicians note the illness is not as severe as other strains, yet the term German measles carries strong connotations even as officials report growing cases.
Meeting of Khanaece pastors at new Federated church
Mr and Mrs Charles Parsons attended a Khanaece pastors meeting in the district at the new Federated church in Ayer on Monday morning. In the afternoon they were special guests at Camp Devon where activities and inspections were noted amid the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Parsons
New Federated Church
Ayer
Devon
Two Polish Soldiers Sent Off From Maynard For France
A public meeting in Cooperatives Hall Maynard sent off two Polish residents, Alexander Smith and Philip Szokens, both mill workers, for service in France with the Polish army. Michael Mielke chaired and Rev Jablonski spoke, stressing unity and Wilson’s peace terms. Dominick Zdamowicz announced a $36.20 collection for the army fund and the plight of Poland amid German and Russian devastation was described.
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Poland
Maynard
Cooperative Hall
France
Alexander, Smith
Philip Szokens
Assabet Mills
Canada
Hach
Red Cross
Michael Mielke
Maynard Committee On
Francis Jablonski
Bronislaw Lutika
Tufts College
Boston
Wilson
Ignace Paderewski
America
Polish National Committee
Paris
Dominick Zdamowicz
Lutika
Belgium
Germany
Russia
County Court News Items of Interest to Acton and Nearby
Rebecca Vance of Stow seeks appointment as administratrix of her husband Sheryington Vance's estate, valued at 450 dollars, with heirs Rebecca Vance, Philip Vance, Bertha Coulter, and Helen Vance. Returnable January 29 at Hast Cambridge. attorney J J Shaughnessy represents petitioner.
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Acton
Bedford
Concord
Maynard
Rebecca P. Vance
Stow
Sheryington Vance
Philip G. Vance
Haverhill
Bertha. P. Coulter
Olive R. Haynes
Hudson
Samuel’ M. ‘Haynes
East Cambridge
Atty, Fred. O. Welsh
Corncord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway Co
Board of Assessors
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway, Co
Frank H. Thompson
Atty. J. J. Shaughnessy
Marlboro
Thompson
Albert J. Hicks
Arthur H. Turner
Hayward
Attys. Swift, Idman & Atherton
State St
Ton
Ralph EB. Durkee
Gardner
Hudson’ National ‘Bank
Tristee
Ric G. Preston
Attys. Wilson
Finance committee proposes town appropriations
The annual meeting of the finance committee was held Thursday evening to review town appropriations. The report recommends funds for schools 42800 highways 6000 sidewalks 1500 street lighting 4000 police 3500 interest on town debt 4950 fire department 5000 library 1300 dog tax and relief 100 public park 50 boards of health 1500 overseers of poor 5500. The committee will meet again Thursday to finalize allocations for remaining departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Health
Died at Home Mrs Michael Di Grappo Obituary Notice
Mrs Michael Di Grappo of Highlands died Saturday at her home after long illness tuberculosis. She is survived by her husband and five children. Funeral services Sunday afternoon at Assabet House Main Street with Rev P officiating. Mrs Harry Hullis is assisting at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael” di Grappo
tHlendale
Tonis
Stey
P A
Harry Ry Hullis
Assabet House
Main St
Middlesex Cigar Team Edges AOH In Bowing Duel
Middlesex and AOH clashed in a tight Maynard bowling match on Thursday night. A gallery of 200 cheered the favorites as the game stayed close to the last ball. Middlesex sealed it by three points with capt S White issuing a challenge to Marlboro. Miller led all scorers with 316, Lynch top scored for AOH with the Billet. Middlesex settled a string of 120 as the score stood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Cig
Maynard Bowlig
Dlesex
White
Marlboro
Miler
Lynch
Middlesex
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Flagnent
Richardson
H. S. Richardson
Concord, Mass
A. C. Baggesen
P. O
Maynard Garage
J. Edwards
Prop
F. J McCarron
Maynard, Mass
Milton C. Bean Optometrist
Nason St
Maynard Boston
Tremont St
Dr. S. RB
Garland
Mass
Oe St
West Acton
Summer ST
M. E. Church
Nashawtug Farm
William Wheeler
W. S. Cooper
Mgr
W. C
Board of Selectmen
Creighton’s
Frank Binks
H. B. ‘Morse
Albert
Henry
Bar‘ker
County of
Mata Tana
Uy Frederick ‘i. Temple
Mas Reety Hall
Ladies’ Missionary Society
IN. Medical.corps
Mes
Gaon Most
Maxwell
Detroit
McCone Bros
County Court News
Mull -Joyce
Mayr Rd
William J. Mahoney
Attys. Wilson, Juggins & Murphy
Sears
Mahoney
Emily A. Fuller
George R. Blinn
Mary ©. Stearns
Woburn
Mia Jo Tharyi
White Plains
F. Stearns
Painesville
William L. Stearns
Stapleton
Helen Putnam
Wilton
W. F
Cambridge
Miller
Farrell
Tucker
Flaherty
Murray
Crotty
N. S. Hoagland
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