Local Notes From Athol Through 1917 News
Ernest Reynard hosted by friends in Athol Private William Batsford moved from Camp Dix to a San Antonio case. Jamieson at Assabet mills ill with measles. Edward Salmon recovered from grippe and resumes practice. Spoolers Assabet mills employees donate $15 to Maynard Red Cross. Grace Haynes returned to Miss Wheelock’s, vacation with parents. Fred Sarvela of 303d heavy artillery recovered from pneumonia at Camp Devens. Town Clerk records 1917 deaths at 110, largest since 1907’s 117.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Reynard
Athol
William Batsford
Camp Dix
N. J
San Antonio
Texas
Jamieson
Ar Assabét
Assabet Mills
Grace Haynes
Miss Wheelock
Albert Haynes
Fred’ Sarvela
303D Heavy Artillery
Camp Devens
F.B. Sanderson
Neko cigar team wins tight bowling match at Marlboro alleys
In a close duel Maynard’s Neko cigar team defeated Haffenreffer 1394 to 1383 on Marlboro alleys before a large crowd. Marlboro’s Mulbearn posted 304 and 287 as finales, while Mermer and Billet led the cigar team with 300 and 301.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa Neko Cigar
Maynard
Haffenreffer
Marlboro
Marlboros
Mulbearn
Plouff
MéMer
Billet
Cizar
Middlesex
Miller
Farrell
Tucker
Plontte
Mule
Basti
In Memoriam Card Receives Community Thanks
NT. CIGARETTES ing cigatation, the 12 members in the service remembered are Frank Wilder, Steven Maley, William Moynihan, John T. Carey, Ralph Lingley, Sid Scott, William Batsford, William Oates, H. Hohendorf, Frank Downey, Joseph Chidley, and Weir. Present were sent by a committee of Herbert and Ernest Boothroyd. The message extends sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for flowers and sympathy for Mrs H O’Neil and family, Mr and Mrs M Steinmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Cigatation
Stg
Frank Wilder
Steven Maley
William ‘Moynihan
John T. Carey
Ralph Lingley
Sid Scott
William Batsford
William Oates
H. Hohendorf
Frank Downey
Joseph Chidley
William. Weir
Herbert
Ernest Boothroyd
H. O'Neil
M. Steinmann
May close plant as coal runs out at Assabet Mills
The Assabet mills, one of the American Woolen Co.’s largest plants with about 2600 workers, face possible shutdown this week due to imminent coal shortage. Agent C. C. Dreschler said coal on hand will last only until week’s end with no immediate prospects for supply and no action heard from the Magnesium Fuel Administration. The mill prints cloth and blankets for Army and Navy, with a weekly payroll around $52,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assabet
C. C. Dreschler
Magausetts Fuel Administration
Bken
Assabet Mills
American Woolen Co
United States
Election Feb 11 Real Excitement Over Assessor Races
Town election set for Monday February 11 with terms expiring for selectmen overseer of poor water commissioner school committee trustees library and health officers along with assessors and cemetery commissioner. Incumbents may seek renomination and opposition likely in caucus and at the polls centered on assessor board divisions and bids from the American Woolen Co. properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Binks
Harry Morse
Albert Smith
James Mullin
Gavin Taylor
James J. Hilferty
R. Garland
L. Everett Wilson
Board of Health
Howard Hamblen
James Cleary
John Flood
Lewis Shaw
Charles’ Stockbridge
Oliver Trees
Garland
Goodenow
Michael Mullin
Cleary
Mr. Flood
Board
American Woolen Co
Maynard Soldiers' Records Sought for 381 Men In Service
William H. Gutteridge, secretary of the Maynard Soldiers Information committee, forwards to the Mass Soldiers Information bureau the names and records of 119 Maynard men in service. About 148 Maynard men enlisted. 31 not yet recorded. Public aid requested to complete records with full names, birth details, parents, prior service, school records, enlistment date, branch, rank, and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
William H. Gutteridge
Maynard Soldiers’ Information Committee
Mass Soldiers’ Information Bureau
Rank Downey
Joseph Beavis
John T. Garey
Alexander Peterson
Joseph Chidley
William Forgier
Harold Garney
Maynard Rein
William H. Gutteridge, Brooks Sr
Union Church Men's Club Hosts Speaker on Taxpayer Bills
The Union Church Men's Club held a large gathering in the banquet hall last Saturday with Rep. B. Loring Young of Weston as speaker. He explained proposed bills affecting taxpayers as he discussed the upcoming session. Sales by Mr. McKenzie and Mr. Prentiss occurred, with Mr. Judkins present, and refreshments and cigars were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Club of Union Church
Association Building
B. Loring Young
Weston
McKenzie
Prentiss
Judkins
Maynard Liberty Bond club sells overdue bonds to bidders
Treasurer Harry Bates announces leftover Liberty bonds with first payments made and further installments overdue will be sold to the first bidders on an easy plan one dollar down and one dollar a week. The Maynard club aims to let all residents buy a bond and support the national sale, though no funds are on hand to cover the bonds. The purchase is urged as pure patriotism driving the Liberty bond drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Bonds
Harry Bates
Maynard Liberty Bond Club
Liberty
Maynard
Citation for administration in estate of Richard Murphy
Commonwealth of Middlesex es probate notice to heirs at law creditors and others regarding petition for administration of Richard Murphy late of Maynard Massachusetts. Court in Cambridge Middlesex to hear on February 1 1918 at nine oclock for cause why bond and administration should not be granted. public notice to follow weekly for three weeks in Maynard Enterprise newspaper. Witness Charles J. Quire first judge January 14 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of
Cambridge
Middlesex
Mettien
Charles ’.J
Magdalene chapter O E S installs officers at Masonic hall
The Magdalene chapter O E S held its annual officer installation Tuesday at Masonic hall. Mrs Louise G Crafts of Northampton, grand matron, and suites Mrs Morencé Charles and Charles Sylvester, and Mrs Clara Maynard led the event. Officers installed included Mrs Lillian Goether W M Ralph Baker W P Mrs Agnes Howe A M Mrs Eva Frye sec Mrs Annie Naylor treas Mrs Vera Baker conductress Martha Champagne assistant conductress Grace Trees chaplain Ethel Dart marshal Maude Gutteridge organist Ruth Hazel Easthope Esther Sadie Phillips Martha Margaret Gates Electa Bathia Greenhalge Abbie Clements warder Elmore Mills sentinel. A past matron jewel was presented to Ethel Dart. An early supper followed in the banquet hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalene Chapter
Masonic Hall
Louise G. Crafts
Northampton
Massachusetts Order of Eastern Star and Suite
Morencé Charles
Charles Sylvester
Concord Junction
Clara, Maynard
Maynard
Lillian Goether
W. M
Ralph Baker
W. P
Agnes Howe
A M
Eva Frye
Annie Naylor
Treas
Vera Baker
Martha Champagne
Grace Trees
Ethel Dart
Marshal
Maude Gutteridge
Ruth
Hazel Easthope
Esther
Sadie Phillips
Martha
Margaret Gates
Electa
Bathia Greenhalge
Abbie Clements
Elmore Mills
Sentinel
Maynard Grange installs officers at I O O F hall
The Maynard Grange held an officer installation Tuesday evening at the I O O F hall. James B. Tuttle assisted by Miss Jacobson of Waltham inducted Edmund Whitney as master Aston White overseer William Hayward steward Orville P Tucker assistant steward Leo Comeau gatekeeper Miss Mary Murray lecturer Miss Grace Bishop secretary George Morse treasurer Mildred Morgan Ceres Mrs Alex Bourke Pomona Miss Charlotte Gault Flora Miss Mary E H Finn lady assistant steward Lizzie K Bumpus chaplain Mrs Allie Martin member of the executive committee for three years. A collation was served in the banquet hall after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Grange
I. O. O. F. Hall
James B. Tuttle
Acton Grange
Jacobson
Waltham
Edmund Whitney
Aston White
William Hayward
Orville P Tucker
Leo Comeau
Mary Murray
Grace Bishop
George Morse
Treas
Mitdred Morgan
Ceres
Alex. Bourke
Pomona
Charlotte Gault
Flora
Mary EH. Finn
Lizzie K. Bumpus
Allie Martin
Supper and entertainment by St George's church club
The Men’s club of St George’s church hosted a baked fagot supper at Parish hall on Tuesday evening with a large audience. Supper ran 6 to 8 pm followed by local talent including Mark Newton vocal, George Clayton banjo, Marion Jones and others, a Boy Scouts play directed by Percy Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George’s Church
Parish Hall
Mark Newton
George Clayton
Marion Jones
Lillian Richards
Ralph Jones
Elmer Cook
Everett Toop
Lindsey Smith
Martha Vaananen
Gertrude
Helen Howes
Boy Scouts
Percy Robinson
Riverside Co operative declares 7 percent dividend
A meeting of Riverside Co operative store directors at their headquarters Friday evening declared a dividend rate of 7 percent. The directors reported very good business over the past six months with a greatly increased volume of trade. Mr and Mrs Roy Worden moved their household furnishings Monday into the house on Great Road, formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Cooperative
Roy Worden
Great Rd
Charles
Maynard Merchants Accept New Fuel Order Hours
Maynard merchants closed by 6 p.m. under Mass. Fuel Administration rules with 9 a.m. openings. Despite tighter limits, many see a chance to set permanent later hours. Large stores favor four nightly closings, with Fridays and Saturdays open. Smaller shops adjust, while food and newspapers keep 7 a.m. starts and groceries close at 6 p.m. Improvements in leisure time and public service are discussed by Maynard Fuel Committee led by Joshua Naylor and James J. Ledgard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Banks
Fuel Committee
Mass
Maynard Fuel Committee
Joshua Naylor
James J. Ledgard
Thomas Breck
Colonial Hall
Mass. Fuel Administration
Statewide permits prompt a policy shift closing at 10 p m
The article notes that permits from across the state prompted a policy change to close affairs at 10 p m. Electricity savings on the first night were hardly noticeable at the lighting plant. Initial reductions appeared when stores closed, but the overall Monday night usage remained near normal.
K P Breaks League Records In Bowling Match
K O P smashed all league records with a team total of 1487 in a league match against Ward 8. James Lent rolled 354 across three strings and Jim Boulden 342 for K O P, while Ward 8’s Peterson led with 204 in the set. The early start and 10 PM closure followed Mass Fuel Administrator orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
James Lent
Jim Boulden
Peterson
K. O. P. Coulter
Boulder
Collins
J B. Lent
Jas. Lent
Rodway
Turnbull
Taylor
Eee Ee Price
Middlesex Leads Maynard Bowling League Standings
Middlesex cigar team tops the Maynard bowling league with Capt White guiding them toward a likely repeat. A. O. H. sits second, aiming to overtake. K of P posts a league high score and a 1487 alley record last Monday. Y M S C and Ward 8 follow, while West Acton pin toppers trail as Monday’s standings show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Maynard
White
K. of P
Ward
Capt. Turnbull
West Acton
Special Town Meeting Votes 50,000 Borrowing Power
A special town meeting at Cooperative hall was held Monday evening. Moderator Kenneth H. Damien opened the session and Town Clerk F. E. Sanderson read the warrant. It was voted to authorize the treasurer to borrow up to 50,000 to carry on town business, notes due within one year. The motion passed unanimously with 12 attendees leaving shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Hall
Kenneth H. Damien
F. E. Sanderson
Club Entertained by The Jolly Eight Social Club
The Jolly Eight Social club was entertained at Mrs Martha Champagne's Concord Street home during the past week. Prizes at whist went to Miss Mabel Bishop and Mrs Margaret Williams. Future plans include an entertainment by Mrs Mildred Palmer on Summer Street this week with Mrs Philip Yost of East Swansea as guest and Mrs John Sunderland of Park Street as host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Eight
Martha Champagne
Concord St
Mabel Bishop
Margaret Williams
Mildred Palmer
Summer St
Philip Yost
East Swansea
N. H
Sol
John Sunderland
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Iden
Maynard News
Louis Peel
Dr. Garland
Aver
DeLee’s Drug Store
Rexall
Nason Street
Maynard, Mass
K. OF. P
P.C
C. Ward
Eteer
Campbell’s
E. di Stasio Pure Food Market
Main Street
Maynard Trust C
Tel
Assabet Institution For Savings
Haynes
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