Acton Roll of Honor Names World War I Service Members
A long list of American Expeditionary Forces personnel and affiliates from units in France, Scotland, and various U.S. camps. Names include Ernest Allsopp, Jesse H. Briggs, Henry Byer, John Davis, Michael Foley, Thomas Gallagher, Frank Greenough, Walter Gilmore, John Kenney, Pliny Nims, and many others with unit designations and locations such as Camp Devens, Ardgay, Scotland, Fort Dix, and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Allsopp
Ardgay
Scotland
Devens Webster Blanchard
Lowell H. Cram
55Th Regt
Ft. Andrews
Donald H. Currier
Camp Greene
N. G
W. Bryant Currier, Jr
12Th A. S. Cavalry
Army Y. M
Columbus
N. M
Howard Daniels
Newport
John Davis
Scotlard
Raymond Durkee
Caisson
Camp Devens
James Madison Fairbanks
American Ambulance Corps
Paris
France
Harland Plage
Galveston
Texas
Thomas C. Gallagher
Quartermaster Dept
Jacksonville
U. S. Marines
Fort Andrews
Boston
Walter Gilmore
O’brien
Frank Greenough
H. Wesley Hall
William T. Hayes
FP. A
Camp Hogan
Houston
Harry Heath
U.S Inf
Carl Hoar
Hugh Hodgen
Galley
R. I
William Huntoon
Vernon
John Kenney
Philip Klein, Wagoner
101St Eng
26Th
Harland Lawrence
6Th Co
Quantico
Theron Lowden
U. S. Inf
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Soren Mekklesen
Military Police
Frank McCarthy
John D. McWayne
J. Buchanan Nims
Wagoner
F. A
Fort. Oglethorpe
Pliny Nims
South Carolina
William O’connor
Oscar Olsen Edward Pendergast
86Th
Co. D
Bat
San Antonio
James Quinlan
R. Earl Randall
U. S. S. Lenape
Everett Reed
G. Howard Reed
John P. Sisson
Ambulance Corps
Allentown
Walter H.welch
U. S&s. S. Wyoming
Charles S. West
U.S. N
Notice of administration for Anden Panasukowa estate
Joseph Kowal is appointed administrator of the estate of Anden Panasukowa late of Acton Middlesex deceased intestate. He has posted bond and invites all creditors to Exhibit claims and all debtors to pay at 111 Salem Street Boston March 6 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anden Parlersuc
Anden Panasuikowa
Acton
County of
Middlesex
Joseph Kowal
Adm
Salem Street
Boston
Maynard Soldier's Letter From France Describes Life Overseas
Private Harold Hanson of Company I 104th Infantry writes from somewhere in France to Maynard Overseas Committee. He recalls Christmas in camp, English hospitality, price changes, and the importance of mail. Hanson notes food, tobacco, and wine in France, explains relations with poilus, and asks for tobacco and reading material for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hanson
Maynard Overseas Committee
Mechanic, Co. I
104Th Inf
France
States
England
London
Channel
104Th
Collier’s
Letter from France describes quiet observation post near frontline
Guyer Fowler writes from France on February 6 1918 about life at a camouflaged forward post near regimental HQ. He notes five cars on duty two for evacuation and a quiet day with scarce calls, describes air raids with machine gun fire and bombs, friendly French workers, milk prices, and a trip to BR yesterday where he bought a mandolin for 50 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Guyer Fowler
France
Merritt
Davies
Glgpan
Noise in the Section Hints at Incoming Traffic
A brief wartime note mentions an 'other' mandolin in the section and suggests upcoming noise before long. Private Guyer W. Fowler of the U S A is listed, alongside 612 convoy automobiles in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyer W. Fowler
Convois
Paris
Whist Party Held by Maynard Lodge and Odd Fellows
A joint whist party under the Maynard lodge I C O F and the Odd Fellows Social Club was held at the I C O F hall Wednesday evening. Ten tables competed with prizes awarded to ladies and gentlemen leaders including Mrs Champagne Mr Hart and Arthur Champagne. Refreshments followed and another event is planned for Wednesday evening March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Lodge
Odd Fellows
George Champagne
George Hart
Frank Goettler
Arthur Champagne
William Jones
John Shaw
Corporal James Ryan Promoted at Camp Devens
IS NOW CORPORAL James Ryan son of Mrs Margaret Ryan Railroad sr was appointed corporal by orders issued from Washington the latter part of the week He is with the 23d Co 6th Battalion Camp Devens Si
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ryan
Margaret Ryan
Railroad Sr
Washington
23D Co
Camp Devens
Ladies Benevolent Society Meeting At Union Congregational
The regular monthly meeting was held at the Union Congregational church parlors. With president Mrs Frank J Sanderson absent due to illness, vice president Mrs Mary Newton presided. Plans for the May entertainment were discussed and the afternoon was devoted to sewing with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Union Congregational Church
Frank J.’ Sanderson
Mary Newton
Shamrock party at Mizpah Rebekah lodge
Rebekah lodge Mizpah held a Shamrock party after a regular meeting at the I O O F hall. The program featured vocal solos by Miss Fannie Kane reading by Mrs. Frank Smallwood and fancy dancing by the Graham Sisters. An 80dial followed with games and home made candy sold. The committee included Gertrude Keene chair Jeanette Graham Eleanor Hartin Josephine Paine and Mary Smallwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah
Rebekan Lodge
F. Hall
Fannie Kane
Frank Smallwood
Graham Sisters
Gertrude. Keene
Jeanette Graham
Eleanor Hartin
Josephine Paine
Mary Smallwood
Fire Hits Wood Box Home on Brooks Street
Silent alarm brought firefighters to the home of George Elson on Brooks Street Friday morning to extinguish a fire in a wood box. The blaze was put out without damage, aided by a water outage at the reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Elson
Brooks St
N. S. Hoagland
Main Street
Concord Junction
Mass
Methodist Episcopal church morning service and fair plans
The regular morning service at the Methodist Episcopal church featured a sermon by Rev. Charles F. Parsons. A combined Epworth league and church service occurred at 6 p.m. with another evening service at 7 p.m. The Philathea class schedules a church fair with entertainment on Wednesday evening March 20, and the choir rehearses for Easter music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles F. Parsons
Epworth League
Epworth , League
Division 44 A O H Meets In Priday And Plans Convention
Division 44 A O H held a regular meeting at Masonic hall Priday evening. A delegation including Bernard Garrigan George Jackman John Brayden William Connelly and James McCarthy was appointed to attend the county convention in Woburn on March 31. A whist party sponsored by Division 44 and the Ladies Auxiliary will be at Cooperative hall on Monday March 18 to raise funds to send care boxes to members serving overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 44
Masonic Hall
Bernard Garrigan
George Jackman
John Brayden
William Connelly
James McCarthy
Woburn
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Cooperative Hall
D A R Meeting Held by Old Concord Chapter
A regular monthly meeting of the Old Concord chapter of the D A R convened at the chapter house in Concord on Saturday afternoon. Mrs O Fowler presided and Maynard members attended including Mrs Helen Bent Curtis and several Bent family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Concord
Concord
Fowler
Maynard
Helen Bent Curtis
James Bent
Sarah Bent
Pauline Bent
Augustus Morse
Josie Brooks
A. B. McCleary
Holy Name Seniors Defeat Juniors at Lynch Bros Alleys
In a close match the Holy Name seniors defeated the Juniors at Lynch Bros alleys on Wednesday night. W Lynch rolled 288 to lead the three string total, with Ti Morgan close behind on 287. A return match is likely as the Juniors still claim they are the better team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Club
Lynch Bros. Alleys
W. Lynch
Ti.Morgan
Lynch
Hoffman
Glover
Panton
Kielinen
Penniman
Hoar
Whalen
Crotty
J. Murray
G. Lynch
French Soldier’s Mother Told Not to Worry by Soldier’s Brother
Letter from France dated February 6 1918 relayed by Mrs Joseph Schnab Brooks sr brother of Edward Ledgard cook of Co D 104th Inf details battalion’s move to trenches and 48 hour rail journey. A Maynard group in American sector near Lorraine is referenced with promises of a leave home visit in a month and fond family greetings from Madame Louise Grandemange in Vosges France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Joseph Schnab, Brooks Sr
Edward Ledgard
Cook
Co. D
104Th Inf
Lorraine
Germany
Edward
Vosges
Madame
Madame Louise Grandemange
Par Pompierre
Town appointment to study street extension to Parmenter's crossing
Moderator Kenneth Damien announced a committee to study extending Brown Sr. to Parmenter's crossing. Members include Joshua Naylor chair and finance, Gilbert M. Hawkes for Boston & Maine rail road, Charles H. Persons for Concord Maynard and Hudson railway, Wallace C. Priest for American Woolen Co., and George H. Gutteridge town treasurer. The panel will assess feasibility and cost and report with recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth’ Damien
Brown, Sr
Parmenter
Joshua Naylor
Gilbert M. Hawkes
Boston & Maine Railroad
Charles H. Persons
Concord,Maynard and Hudson Railway
Wallace C. Priest
American Woolen Co
George H
Paris Widow Sends Thanks For Child Adoptions Aid
Mrs Fowler of Brooks Avenue received a letter from Madeline Martin's French mother Vera Martin in Paris dated January 18 1918. The two year old orphan was adopted during World War I as part of wartime relief efforts funding child welfare. The mother expresses gratitude and says she will have her daughter write when she learns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame
Madeline
Maynard I O O F Lodge Plans First Degree Class
Little Nearer the Top Maynard lodge 131 I O O F will work the first degree on a class of candidates at a meeting this evening. District Deputy Gardner 4B Drew and suite of Hudson will be the guests of the evening. An early supper will be served. Mrs A B McCleary and Mrs Gilbert M Hawkes president and secretary of the Maynard Woman's club attended a musical afternoon as guests of the Hudson Woman's club today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Lodge
Gardner
Drew
Suite
Hudson
A. BE. McCleary
Gilbert M. Hawkes
Maynard’ Woman’s Club
Hudson Woman’s Club
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Richardson
H. S. Richardson
St. Concord, Mass
A. Baggesen
Main ST. Concord
P. O
Edwards
Main St
F. J. McCarron
Maynard, Mass
Milton C. Bean
Optometrist
Nason St
Tremont St
Is, R
Garland
George H. Woods
Boston Studio
B. A
King West Acton
N. S
Maynard Marble Ad Granite Works
Oulding
Rye
Ireland
Bedlam
Lake Rose
Gond
Sam
Harold. Hanson
Shamrock
M. E. Church
Summer St
D. A. R. Meeting
T. Murray
H. Peterson
M. Foley
H. King
Nate T
Smith
C Crotty
J, Murray
Fortes
Vera Martin
Rue Pierre, Guerin
The
T. F. Parker
Aia Fies
D.&h
ALL Rail
Concord Homes
James B. Wood & Son Co
Fitchburg
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