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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
10
The document lists fuel prices for Alaska locations including White Mountain Hudson Majestic and Century Alaska with a range of per gallon figures from 12.87 to 35.00, and ends with an id finish reference.
Joshua Naylor bought the Kenneth H. Damien home on Brooks Street this week. Ruby Hamlin left Concord Street for the Profile house in the White Mountains to spend the summer. Private Walter Kelley of the 104th Regiment, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Kelley, Pine Street, is convalescing in a hospital in France after scarlet fever. A solemn requiem mass will be celebrated for the late Rev. …, former pastor. Fr Maguire of Cambridge, former curate at St Bridget’s, will be celebrant. Ernest Reynard of the American Express Co attended a farewell banquet for Supt. Calvin of the National Express Co at Hotel Raymond in Fitchburg Tuesday evening.
Maynard Chautauqua opened its second season drawing large crowds with tent full at each evening meeting. The finale occurs tonight as children perform “Liberty's Torch” in the afternoon pageant. Guarantors report higher season ticket sales than last year.
The Maynard Chautauqua shows strong local support with guarantors funding next season. National speakers discussed war and patriotism, while junior events and lectures at the high school grounds entertained residents. Bride and groom hosted a wedding reception as part of community notices.
Grace Elizabeth Bishop daughter of William Bishop and Orville Pollard married Tucker son of Mrs. Frances A Tucker in a 2 30 p m home ceremony this afternoon described as very pretty. The couple united in marriage in a private home setting.
The 47th graduation of Hale High School was held at town hall this evening in Stow. Rev. J. S. Moulton gave the invocation and delivered the address.
The St Bridget’s parish committee finalized plans for the annual Fourth of July parish picnic at John A Crowe Park. Morning baseball features Single Men vs Benedicts and afternoon sees Ammunition Train vs Maynard in a rubber game. track events and prize money add to the program. Invited speakers include Mayor Charles F McCarthy of Marlboro and ex Mayor Mullin of Everett.
The Division 15 board chaired by Dr Frank Torrey plus members from Groton Ayer Maynard and legal advisers examined 130 registrants in Classes 2 3 and 4 for reclassification. About 25 are expected to be moved to Class 1 with 15 to 20 Maynard men among the examined. Six from the district will be drafted in early July with another call later in the month.
Orrin J. Parker Grigory Muzyczuk Jesse Billet and Loreto Arcieri report at headquarters in Ayer for induction into the military service of the nation and expect to entrain today for Camp Dix Wrightstown N J. Seven men from this Exemption district will entrain for Camp Dix and three men reported at Camp Devens under this call.
Deputy Chief John Condors and Patrolman Nicholas Driscoll led a march through the Assabet mills inviting every young man of draft age to present his draft registration card as part of the national campaign to round up slackers.
Commencement exercises for Maynard High School will be held Wednesday evening July 3 at Colonial Hall. A class of 20 graduates will receive diplomas with Hugh Malloy, superintendent of Lowell public schools, delivering the speech.
Mrs Mooney of East Boston visited Mrs Prank G Parsons in Acton Centre. A stereopticon lecture titled Turkey and the Great War was held at the church Sunday. Union Congregational church hosted Rev John Schneider in the pulpit. Schools closed Friday. Miss Marion Barrett graf teacher returned home to Londonderry.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Albert Durkee has returned home from the Boston infants hospital reportedly improved. Miss Mary Pickard attended Framingham State Normal graduation day as her niece Dorothy Edna Pickard from Concord Junction earned a degree. Abba Frederickson of Acton is listed among Framingham State Normal graduates. A large group from the community attended a Sunday union meeting at West Acton Baptist Church where Sergeant Pimpole spoke of wartime experiences in France. The Woman's Church Aid Society will meet at the church on Thursday June 27 at 3 pm, with a supper at 6 30 and vestry entertainment at 8 pm.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Downey, Cyrus, marked his sixth birthday with a Wednesday afternoon party on June 19. Guests enjoyed games, gifts, and refreshments including cake, cocoa, cookies, and ice cream.
The present attendees were Robert Schneider, Ro land Livermore, George Shuttle, Harold Parsons and James Downey.
Napoleon N. Cote is the town’s sole serviceman named among recent Camp Devens calls while Robert Christie heads to Fort McHenry and Camp Mills. Social visits include Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur hosting Tolman, Fred Greenough enlists in the U S Army artillery unit, and Mrs. Hwell’s return from Stoneham.
Pastor Rev Ralph A Barker leads Sunday services at 10 30 and 7 with Sunday school at 11 45 and praise and preaching. Christian Endeavor meetings are to be omitted until Aug 4. Friday evening services at 7 30 feature the sermon What Shall I Do With My Life Mark 10 17 22 Acts 22 3 81. Woman's Missionary Society noted.
The report notes a Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Sr. A. Christ at 3 o'clock and Rev. Charles F. Parsons of May porch delivering a Sunday morning sermon at the Congregational Church quoting Daniel 3 29 about there being no other god who can deliver in this manner.
The Junior Red Cross reports extensive handmade items including 486 knitted afghan squares 567 patchwork squares 400 dressings 125 weight bags 900 wipes and 13 pads. Children from the lowest grades contributed comfort pillows and weekly one hour sessions. Viola Merz Mabel Crosby and Gladys Sullivan from fifth grade credited for knitted squares wristers and heel-less socks.
Maynard reads thanks to all who helped during bereavement and especially the spooling department of Assabet Mills. Oscar Wuorinen and family express gratitude for support.
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