Maynard Gardner visits Utica and local notices
Maynard A J Gardner of Utica visits Mrs Lucy Clark Acton Street. Joseph Farrell guest at Nantasket. Roy Worden and family motored to Neh to visit friends. Frank Varney resigns from C M & H railway. Lucy Clark furnishings sold at auction. Albert Hendrickson Parker Jr visited Rockport. Irwin Driscoll Worden Lawlor attend Barnum Bailey circus in Lowell. Ward returns from European waters via Carl Peterson. Herbert Comeau transferred to Jacksonville Fla. Hart Foster honored discharge for medical reasons. Lawlor and daughter depart for Colorado Springs to visit son John. A 530 car on C M H collides with team in Concord. no injuries. Ralph Sheridan to report for Navy stenographer post at base salary. Ralph Whitehead resumes duties as U S Quartermaster cloth inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Gardner
Utica
N. Y
Lucy Clark
Acton St
Joseph Farrell
Nantasket
Roy Worden
Neh
Frank Varney
C. M. & H. Railway
Lucy, Clark
Benjamin Brown
Albert Hendrickson
Parker Jr
Rockport
Chester Irwin
William Driscoll
Thomas Lawlor
Barnum & Bailey’s
Lowell
Ward
Carl Peterson
Gun Pointer
Transport Service
Herbert Comeau
Linden Sr
Quartermasters’ Department
U. S. Army
Ft. Slocum
Jacksonville
Belknap and
Thoreau Sts
Concord
Ralph Sheridan
James Sheridan
Summit Sr
Navy Department
Washington
Ralph Whitehead
Hillside Sr
U. S. Quartermaster’s Department
Fitchburg
South Royalston
Children’s Concert at Congregational Church Delights Attendees
Large crowd attended Sunday services at the Congregational church. Five children were baptized in the morning. The evening program directed by Supt H F Bates and Primary Supt Mrs Gilbert M Hawkes featured a well rendered concert with bibles and diplomas presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
H. F. Bates
Gilbert M. Hawkes
Agnes Axford
Gladys Smith
Hazel Hooper
Frances Nordberg
Gladys
Marion’ Damien
Helen Leithead
Dorothy Marsden
Love
Miss Moore
Miss Murray
Wedded in Jamaica Plain
Miss Bertha Binks daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Binks East st and Rev C Carmichael of Waltham were married Saturday afternoon June 1 The ceremony was at Jamaica Plain parsonage performed by Rev A Morrill Osgood former pastor of the M E church They will reside in Waltham after a short wedding tour The couple received many handsome and useful presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Binks
Isaac Binks
East St
Rev .C. Carmichael
Waltham
A. Morrill Osgood
Jamaica Plain
M. E
Jameica Plain
Carmichael
M. E. Church
Philathea
Metz Automobile Plant
U S Is Gods Country Letter From Front Line Soldier
Private Michael B. Lynch of Company EB 48th U S Infantry writes to his mother Mrs Julia Lynch describing a hitch at the front in France. He mentions trench life, receiving Enterprise newspapers via Captain Sidney Coulter, and marvels at a pretty country yet scarred by war while declaring the United States a homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael B. Lynch
U. S. Inf
France
U.S
Concord News Highlights Include Local Sales and Events
Macone Bros. sold a Max well touring car to George M. Parker. Kent visited home from Newport. Miss Anna Clark returns from Mt Holyoke College for the summer. Town stores close early for the War Savings drive. Depot Brigade band potential dance in Concord contingent on attendance. Concord Grange to host strawberry festival June 19 led by local ladies. Town visitors attend Carlisle social dance with Colonial orchestra from Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macone Bros
Maxwell
George M. Parker Samuel
Kent
Newport
Anna Clark
Mt. Holyoke College
L. Anderson
Depot Brigade
Concord
Concord Grange
Granville Holden
Florence Tibbetts
Nettie Wells
Union Hall
Carlisle
Maynard
Campaign Opens for War Savings Drive in Concord Armory
A large crowd attended a Friday night meeting in the Concord armory to launch the War Savings campaign. Speakers included Mrs. Prescott Keyes, Mrs. George P. Rice, Charles M. Weed, Lieut. Andre Morize, and Gen. Darling, who thanked the Depot Brigade Band from Camp Devens for performances and helped raise funds for instruments. The event ended with dancing, flag lowering by boy scouts, a State Guard parade, and a band supper at the Colonial Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott Keyes
George P. Rice
Women’s War Service Committee
Charles M. Weed
Andre Morize
Charles K. Darling
War Savings Committee
Concord
Gen. Darling
State Guard
Colonial Inn
Surprise visit by Natick Grange delights Concord members
Nearly 70 Natick Grange members surprised Concord Grange on Wednesday night. They traveled in two trucks bringing ice cream and cake, and entertained with a four piece orchestra, readings, a solo dance, and a comic sketch before dancing to Natick music at the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Grange
Natick Grange
Concord
Natick
Union Field Day Planned at Kel se y Ranch Lexington
The Middlesex Pomona Grange schedules field day at Kel sey ranch Lexington for next Saturday June 15. A morning and afternoon program is set with dancing in the evening. John M. Keyes of this town and Frederick Taylor of Concord Junction serve on the arrangements committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Pomona Grange
Kelsey Ranch
Lexington
Concord
John M. Keyes
Frederick Taylor
Concord Junction
Concord High Closes Home Season With Win Over Lawrence Academy
The Concord High School nine closed its home season by beating Lawrence Academy 13 to 3. Captain Loftus held the visitors scoreless through five innings before giving up one run in each of the next three frames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord High School
Lawrence Academy
Capt. Loftus
Boy Scout Summer Camp Rentals Offered Near Concord
B S A camp at Fair Haven bay on the Concord river provides bunks and cooking utensils and will be rented to scouts for weekend trips this summer. Box 21 Concord Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Haven Bay
Concord River
Concord
Mass
West Acton Social Notes Include Visits and Travel
Mr and Mrs A F Blanchard spent the past week at Augusta Maine. BE Hall left during the week for a business trip south. Mrs Bertha Hall of Worcester spent Friday at the home of her brother W C Gardner. Glen Gould returned home last week from Ardgay Scotland where he had been the past year. Private Arthur Goding of the Medical Supply depot Camp Devens spent Saturday at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Blanchard
Augusta
H. Hall
Bertha Hall
Worcester
W. C. Gardner
Glen Gould
Ardgay
Scot
Arthur Goding
Camp Devens
Local Social Notes Highlight Neighborhood Visits and Donations
The Red Cross received $1 donations from Mrs Samuel Law rence and Mrs S Geers last week. Families including Mr and Mrs Frank Goettler and Mr and Mrs Carl Stockbridge motored to Salisbury beach Sunday. Margaret Conley Thompson Jr visited her sister Mrs James Claflin in Dorchester and plans a trip to Iowa. A A Hilferty bought Rep Rowland B Harriman's house in Stow and will move in soon. Marion Lester visited Otis Mott in West Acton this week. Joseph Dahl Aviation corps U S Navy stationed in New York City stayed with his sister Mrs George Champagne in Concord over the weekend. Mrs Jennie Campbell and Miss Annie Doran of Lawrence visited Mrs Katherine Carey in Parker street over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Samuel Lawrence
S. Geers
Frank Goettler
Carl Stockbridge
Salisbury Beach
Margaret Conley
Thompson Jr
James Claflin
Dorchester
Iowa
A. A. Hilferty
Bent Ave
Rowland B. Harriman
Stow
Marion Lester
Robert Lester
Otis Mott
West Acton
Joseph Dahl
Aviation Corps
U. S. Navy
New York City
George Champagne
Jennie Campbell
Annie Doran
Lawrence
Katherine Carey, Parker Sr
Roy Nelson Reports Life At The Front From France
In a letter dated April 30 from France, Roy Nelson of Company D, 104th Infantry, describes dugouts with water to pump, frequent rain, and craving for home cooking. He recalls a regimental review, decorated flags, and war crosses awarded to about 70 to 80 fellows, plus updates on friends and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Nelson
Edwards
Harold Hanson
Maynard
Harry Croft
Walter
Roy
Teachers and Pupils Lead Third Liberty Bond Drive
The public schools and students contributed generously to the Liberty Bond and Red Cross drive. Red Cross totals from all grades show strong donations across several streets and schools, with a grand total reaching $15,182.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Nason St
Bancroft St
Main St
Maynard Wins Honor Flag in Marlboro District Drive
Maynard earned the honor flag by posting the highest subscriber percentage in the Marlboro district during the second Red Cross fund campaign. Chairman Howe announced the award and released the weekly contribution totals for Marlboro Hudson Stow Sudbury Southboro Maynard Northboro Westboro with Marlboro leading at 67.32 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Red Cross Fund
Marlboro
Howe
P. C. Marlboro
Hudson
Stow
Sudbury
Southboro
Northboro
Westboro
School Contributions Total Highlighted at Forty Six Thousand
A report notes a combined total of 46 494.84 from 15 854 and 40 734, excluding 1 045 school children who contributed. The figures indicate a sizable fundraising effort with participation across groups.
Advertised Letters Listed for Davis and Others
The notice lists several names of individuals with advertised letters including Mr. and Mrs. L Angwyne William Knibbs Charles C Boynton Miss R M Byrne Miss Mary Lundqrist Miss Ida Pratt Mrs. Sarah Webber Miss Ruth Zeiss Mrs B L.
Community Notes Highlight Local Events and Activities
Bedford St Michael's church filled to capacity this Sunday. Anna O'Dowd substitutes at Munroe school in Lexington this month. John Q Blake hosting surprise party at South Street residence. Local friends attended Barnum Bailey circus in Lowell last Thursday. Dr Garton's sermon on The Secret of a Happy Childhood drew a large Congregational audience. Town residents plan to attend St Bridget's lawn party benefit at Lexington theatre Friday. Grammar school gardens under way with field in front of the schoolhouse used. Bedford Union school ends term Friday morning June 21. Graduation at Unitarian church on the Common Thursday evening June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's
Anna O’dowd
Munroe
Lexington
John Q. Blake
South St
Lowell
Dr. Garton
Lexington Theatre
St. Bridget’s
Grammar School
Bedford Union School
Unitarian Church
Bedford War Savings Drive Sets 400 Pledges Target
President Wilson urges weekly or monthly War Savings stamps purchases to aid the nation. Bedford plans a June 7 to June 27 pledge drive with a quota of 400 pledges led by Mary Parker of Shawsheen Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bedford
Mary Parker
Shawsheen Farm
Drive
Sugar Cards Required for Canning by Mass Food Admin
The Mass Food Administration requires sugar cards for preserving use. Consumers must declare sugar needs via duplicate cards at their grocer. Fill both forms and return. grocer keeps one part and sends the other to the Administration. Each person may receive no more than 26 pounds at a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Grammar School Exhibition Showcases Student Work
An evening and afternoon display at the schoolhouse exhibited pupils work in penmanship painting drawing sewing and manual training. Sessions ran from 2 to 5 and 7 30 to 9 for visitors and families.
Red Cross Seeks June Sock and Sweater Donations
Bedford Branch of the American Red Cross asks for help in June supplying 250 pairs of army socks and 50 sweaters. Miss Caroline B. Jenks chairs the local committee and urges community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
American Red Cross
Caroline B. Jenks
Railroad Rates Increase On Boston and Maine Tickets
Beginning Monday a 10 percent increase will affect commuters on the Boston and Maine. Long distance and single tickets will be sold at 3 cents per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
Local notes from South Acton and nearby towns
Sunday activity and travels marked by local residents including Kittle Gray in Fitchburg and Lizzie Bumpus returning from a Cape business trip. Mentions of frigid mornings, wax garden impact, medication and hospital updates, and early asparagus season adjustments near Acton including store moves and beach plans for Swampscott.
Children’s Day Sun day school concert charms parish
The Congregational church Sunday school brightened the Children’s Day program titled Little Patriots of the Kingdom. Dora Metcher sang an 80l and a duet by Mrs Geo Hodgen and Miss Fletcher delighted attendees. The pastor spoke briefly and The Star Spangled Banner closed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Dora Metcher
Geo. Hodgen
Fletcher
Margie Kimball
France
Mary Tmstrong
Ts. Page
Hodgen
Red Cross minstrel show nets near forty dollars
A minstrel show held last Friday night in Exchange Hall drew a full house for Red Cross charity. Performers delivered strong singing and fine music with a lively band, earning significant applause and netting nearly 40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Exchange Wall
Congregational Church Schedule and Meeting Notes
Rev Ralph A Barker pastor leads Sunday 10 30 service with 11 45 Sunday school and 6 C B meeting on Cooperation with the Sunday School 1 Cor 3 4 9 Praise and preaching at 7 Friday prayer and social service 7 30 subject Revealed to Babes Matt 11 25 1831 6 L C meets Mrs R A Barker Thursday 3 p m meeting postponed from last week due to rain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Barker
C. B
Babes
R. A. Barker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dance Brothers
Dodge Brothers
Detroit
Dodge
Dodge Tour
Torrey & Vialle, Inc
Main and
Walden Streets
Concord, Mass
U. S
God
UNION
BOY Scout
Contriputea
Ands
Nason ‘St
Gio St
WAR Savings Campaign
John A. Finigan
South Acton, Mass
H. W. Lewis
Tuttle, Jones & Wetherbee
South Acton
Waldo E. Whitcomb
Kittle Gray
R. B. Barker
Frances Hodgen
Lizzie Bumpus
Cape
S. Perkins
H. E. Willis
Davis Block
Hugh Hodgen
Commonwealth Pier
Stowrd
Mercury
W. B. Whitcomb
B. Ineson
Carney Hospital
I.C. West
Swampscott
W. B. Currier
Lynn
West House
Prospect St
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