Maynard News In Brief On Local Serviceman And Accidents
Cornelius Moynihan who served with the 26th division in France has returned to the U S and is now at Camp Devens awaiting discharge. Joseph Glickman proprietor of the American Supply Co Nason street fell from a ladder while repairing an awning, spraining his ankle and is recovering at home. Seniors of the Commercial department at Maynard High School were placed in positions during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Moynihan
France
Camp Devens
Joseph Glickman
American Supply Co
Nason Sr
Maynard High School
Boston Senior Girls Take Noted Positions in City Firms
Miss Edith Garr of the class of 1919 becomes bookkeeper and stenographer with W. Bei een Co. at 8 Canal Street, Boston. Miss Roge A. McManus, a popular Senior, joins Bat chelder & Snyder at 93 Blackstone Street as a stenographer in the sales manager office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tions
Boston
Edith Garr
W. Bei Een Co
Canal St
Roge A. McManus
Batchelder & Snyder
Blackstone St
McManus
No Cattle Show Held This Year At Clinton
Clinton June 10 report says the famed cattle show was canceled at the outbreak of war and may not be revived, ending a long running local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Enterprise Deal Completed In Marlboro Press Change
The stock of The Marlboro Enterprise and five weekly papers including Concord Maynard Acton Sudbury and Bedford Enterprises are now owned by William A. Allen Arthur C. Lamson and Frank S. Rock. The new owners pledge cooperation seek subscriber and advertiser input and urge prompt payment of outstanding claims to start with clean books. They aim for a snappy up to date paper open for community discussion and timely publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Salad supper and farce at Universalist church
The salad supper and entertainment at the Universalist church Thursday night drew only a small crowd due to hot weather. A farce titled No Men Wanted was presented by Miss Irma Durkee Miss Ethel Spinney and Mrs. Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
Irma Durkee
Ethel.Spinney
Lee
Midsummer Hat Sale at Fullenton Shop Maynard
Rev George L Michelson announces a children day sermon on Sunday June 15 at 10 45 inviting all children to Sunday school at 12 30 with Junior Endeavor at 4 pm and an evening service at 7 o clock. Prayer meeting monthly social and supper follow. Annual clearance hats sale at 3 dollars at Fullenton hat shop 62 Main st Maynard opposite the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Michelson
Fullenton Hat Shop
Main St
Maynard
Miss Helen Connors Wins Freshman Typewriting Prize
The weekly thrift stamp prize in the Commercial Department of M. H. S. ends for the year with Helen Connors earning 127 credits. Closest challengers were Gladys Howes 85 and Mary Waterhouse 44 credits.
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Helen
Connors
Gladys Howes
Mary Waterhouse
John Peterson arrives home with French service discharge
Sergeant Peterson, attached to the French Aviation Corps as a flying mechanic, returns to Actonst home after 17 months in France. He tested French aircraft including Spad Nieuports and Sops, and previously worked at Middlesex laundry.
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John. Peterson
L.P. Peterson
Actonst
France
Sergt. Peterson
French Aviation Corps
Middlesex
Local Notes and Visits Across Concord Junction
Marlboro native George Kenney visits Concord Junction friends. Residents Mrs. M. J. Kelley Miss Rose Kelley return from Springfield. William Wright arrives from Mitchell Military Academy to spend summer with Mrs. W. D. Wright. John O Grady returns to Camp Devens after a visit with parents. Ruth Loring leaves Mrs. Smith Owen Dexter to work for Mrs. C Hayden Whitney. Mrs. Wright attends Mitchell academy graduation. Christian Jensen welcomes a daughter born Thursday. Lieut Chester H. Elmes expects home June 16. Mrs. George Nelson and daughter Mary back from Springfield and Palmer visits. Mrs. L. C. Sherburne and daughters visit Mrs. William Ingham. Missionary society to hold food sale and ice cream social June 12 at 7. John A. Garvey promoted to captain. Joe Winslow Russell and family visit Belmont friends. Byron W. Reed and son Newton visit William Ingham. C L Trufant seriously ill with pneumonia. Prentiss Blood leaves for Youngstown Ohio to work for Truscon Steel Co.
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George Kenney
Marlboro
M. J. Kelley
Rose Kelley
Springfield
William Wright
Mitchell Military Academy
Billerica
W. D. Wright
Barrett Mill Rd
Crest St
Ruth Loring
Smith Owen Dexter
C. Hayden Whitney
Mitchell, Military Academy
Christian Jensen
Chester H. Elmes
George Nelson
Mary
Palmer
L. C. Sherburne
Laura
Frances
Merrimack
N. H
William Ingham
Main St
Missionary Society of the Union Church
John A. Garvey
Joe Winslow Russell
Hartford, Conn
Veterans form temporary post of the World War Legion
In Fisherville on June 10 a group of fifty former service men organized a temporary post of the World War Legion, signaling a new community veterans chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisherville
World’s’ War ‘Legion
Bedford News Briefs Include School Break and Illness
The Bedford Union school will close on June 2020. Miss Annie Williams is ill at Deaconess hospital in Concord. The Women's Sodality of St Michael's church will meet at 3 30 Sunday afternoon. The principal streets have a tarvia coating.
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Bedford Union School
Annie Williams
Deaconess
Concord
Women’s Sodality
St. Michael’s Church
Death of Mrs Tryphene Stark at 77
Mrs. Tryphene Stark widow of Oliver H Stark of Maple street died last Thursday at age 77. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church on Saturday afternoon June 7 at 2 30.
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Tryphene Stark
Oliver H. Stark
Maple St
Lawn party at Blake estate features doll carriage parade
A lawn party is planned on the Blake estate this Thursday with a doll carriage parade as a highlight for children participating in the event.
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Blake
Welcome Home Parade Set for Lexington June 14
A Welcome Home celebration in Lexington Saturday features a parade forming at 2 p.m. led by Gen. Clarence R. Edwards to the Minute Man on the common. Veterans will receive souvenirs from the town in gratitude for their service.
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Lexington
Clarence R. Edwards
Recognition service to be held at West Acton Baptist Church
West Acton schedules a Tuesday evening recognition service at the Baptist church on June 17 at 7 30. Pastors from town invited guests include Rev. C J Jones Worcester Rev W D Goble Fitchburg and Rev Walter G Thomas Danvers with special music announced.
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Baptist Church
C.J. Jones
Worcester
W. D. Goble
Fitchburg
Walter G. Thomas
Danvers
BE. L. Hayward
Henry Hall At Home During Summer Vacation
Henry Hall rests at his Hudson River New York home during the summer break from his studies at a New York school by the river.
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Henry Hall
Hudson River
New York
Local notes on visits illnesses and repairs in towns
Mrs Lydia Whitcomb of Oxford visited town. Mrs Francis Whitcomb is ill at home. W R C No 62 thanks for Memorial day dinner. Mrs John Snyder and son returned from Pennsylvania. The Passion Play to be held at Universalist church tonight by Rev Hugo Perdelwitz. Hot weather hurt strawberry crop. Acton I C O F and Winona lodge will hold a memorial service year June 22 at Universalist printed West Acton. Dr Tasker attended Nelson Willis accident at North Acton where a spray blew up. J S Hoar repairing Mrs Conant house at Concord Junction damaged by fire. Arthur Wetherbee recovering from accident and illness. friends glad to see him improving.
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Lydia Whitcomb
Oxford
Francis Whitcomb
John Snyder
Pennsylvania
Universalist Church
Hugo Perdelwitz
Acton Lodge
Winonanian Gyeioe Lodge
Universalist Printhsy
West Acton
Tasker
Nelson Willis
North Acton
J. S. Hoar
Acton Massachusetts A Gifford Thanks Mr Holton
Letter from Colonel A Gifford acknowledges a $509.71 donation from Mr C Holton of Acton for Salvation Army Home Service Fund. He praises local efforts, expresses sincere gratitude, and encloses an official receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Holton
Acton
Mass
Mr. Holton
Salvation Army
Home Service Fund
A. Gifford
Local GIs from Boxboro return home from Camp Devens
Ralph Gates Howard Reed Nobell and John Davis of the 20th Engineers come home Sunday from Camp Devens and are to be discharged this week. They appear well and express relief at returning home.
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Ralph Gates
Antenn
Howard Reed
Nobell
John. Davis
B.C. Steele
Clifford
Boxboro
20Th Engineers
Camp Devens
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