Acton Roll of Honor Names Many Am For Exp Forces
A long list of soldiers with Am. For. Exp. Units and allied services from Am. Exp. Forces in France Scotland and Ireland, including Ernest Allsopp Ardgay Scotland and Jesse H. Briggs Fort Banks Winthrop with many others associated with Camp Devens Ardgay Scotland and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Allsopp
Ardgay
Scotland
Ernest Berry
Camp Devens
Webster Blanchard
Exander Bresth
Maines
Jesse H. Briggs
Fort Banks
Winthrop
Edward L. Burke
Aviation Corps
France
Henry Burke
Quartermaster Dept
Gancmtonville
Fla
Gorge H. Briggs
Cam Meigs
Washington
D. C
Robert
Christie
Metropolitan Hospital
Ft. McHenry
Baltimore
Henry Byer
D. Norman Campbell
Harold Coolidge
William Coughlin
William Coughlin, 4Th Co
Lowell H. Cram
55Th Regt
Ft. Andrews
Donald H. Currier
Camp Greene
Bryant “Currier, Jr
12Th
A. S. Cavalry
Army Y. M. C. A
Columbus
N. M
John Coughlin
Howard Daniels
Newport
John Davis
Raymond Durkee
Caisson
76Th Div
Camp
Devens
Albert W. Evans
151St Depot Brigade
James Madison Fairbanks
American Ambulance Corps
Paris
Harland Flagg
R. I. Crandall Forbes
U. S
Bridge David Foley
U. S. Inf
Michael Foley
Thomas Foley
U. S. Marines
Fort Crockett
Galveston
Texas
Thomas C. Gallagher
Jacksonville
Joseph Gallant
Raymond Gallant
Bat
Ralph Gates
Glenn Gould
Frank Giannoni
A. S. Marines
Fort Andrews
Boston
Walter Gilmore
Arthur.t. Goding
Wth Co
H. Wesley Hall
William T. Hayes
F. A
Camp Hogan
Houston
Harry Heath
R. I
William Huntoon
Vernon John Kenney
Philip Klein, Wagoner
101St Eng
Harland Lawrence
Quantico
Theron Lowded
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Soren Mekklesen
Frank McCarthy
John D. McWayne
Wagoner
R. Earl Randall
U. S. S. Lenape
Everett Reed
G. Howard Reed
John P. Sisson
Allentown
Walter H. Welch
U. S. S. Wyoming
Charles S. West
Charlestown Navy
Ministers and church activities at Concord M E Church
Rev Charles F Parsons led Sunday services at the M E church with a sermon. Afternoon services were at the Home for Aged Methodist Women at Concord. The Haworth league officers were installed in the evening and a Mothers Day sermon is planned for next Sunday morning with a delegation from the Home for Aged Women attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Parsons
M. E
Concord
Parsons
Jennie Naylor
Albert Hodges
Ralph Jones
Lindsey Smith
Someonody
Ladies’ Aid Society
Epworth League
Home For Aged Women
Alltos
White Cross Guild to Stage May Benefit Concert
The White Cross Guild met at River side hall for plans to hold a May 26 concert at Colonial hall. Proceeds will aid the Red Cross with part shared to the Maynard Soldiers' fund. Entertainers from Boston were secured and a social hour followed. Rev. John J. McHugh canceled due to illness but will speak later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Cross Guild
Riverside Hall
Colonial Hall
Red Cross
Mary Horan
Susie Sheehan
Alice Nagle
John Maley
Boston
Harlow Green
John J. McHugh
Local Attorney Named for National Automobile Association Roles
Alfred E McCleary of Maynard is named local attorney for the National Automobile Association serving Maynard Stow Acton Concord and Sudbury. The organization promotes highway improvements for motorists with ex Gov John L Bates as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E.mccleary
Maynard
National Automobile Association
National
Stow
Acton
Concord
Sudbury
John L. Bates
Maynard Fire Dept Hangs Service Flag With Three Stars
The Maynard fire department raised a service flag on Wednesday bearing three stars to honor members called to service Sergt. Frank Parks Charles Dyson and Frank Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Fire Department
Sergt
Frank Parks
Charles Dyson
Frank Smith
Dr Louis E Sullivan Opens Practice in Fowler Block
Dr Louis E Sullivan former Rep P J Sullivan’s son has engaged Dr Frank May’s offices in Fowler block Main Street to practice dentistry. A well known graduate of M H S he recently passed the Massachusetts Board of Dentistry examinations held in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis E.sullivan
P. J. Sullivan
Frank May
Fowler Block
Main St
Sullivan
Mass. Board of Dentistry
Private Downey Announces Health and Thanks Overseas Helpers
Private Frank Downey of Company L in the 23d Regiment U S A serving in France writes to his mother Mrs Mary Downey Parker Jr that he is in the best of health. He also extends gratitude to the Maynard Cricket club and Maynard Overseas committee for boxes sent him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Downey
Co. L
France
Mary Downey, Parker Jr
Maynard Cricket Club
Maynard Overseas Committee
Maynard Defeats Marlboro in Sharp Bowling Match at Lynch Bros
Maynard beat the Marlboro team in a Friday evening bowling contest at Lynch Bros alleys. Wilson of Marlboro led with a 326 three string total and a 124 single string, in a tightly fought bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Crack Marlboro
Lynch Bros
Wilson
Marlboro
Moving and Trucking Services Advertise Pierce Arrow Fleet
Daily Express notes full equipment including Pierce Arrow trucks ready to handle any job promptly and satisfactorily. Auto trucks available for large parties and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Express
Boston
Maynard
Pierce Arrow
Appointment of administrator for Fanny Rodman Titcomb estate
W. O. Strout named administrator of the estate of Fanny Rodman Titcomb of Concord Massachusetts deceased intestate. Bond given as required. Creditors must present demands and debtors pay to Sudbury Road Concord Mass April 16 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Rodman Titcomb
Concord
Middlesex
Sudbury Road
Mass
Edward L. Salmon
Belmont High and Maynard Prep Baseball Duel at Braves Park
Belmont High School canceled its Saturday game with Maynard. A picked team led by McManus won 8 to 5 as Piggie O'Brien struck out 13. a fourth inning triple play off Blatt to White retired the high schoolers. Dunlop in left filed five difficult flies. Many Maynard fans attended. John Gibbons, Naval Reserve, spent the weekend with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont H.S
Maynard H. S
McManus
Om Maynard
Braves Park
Boston
John Gibbons
Margaret Gibbons
Donations to South Acton Red Cross Branch Report
The South Acton Red Cross branch lists donations from March 13 to April 27 including yarn for socks by Acton council and Royal Arcanum, sweaters, wristers, socks, eye bandages, a muffler, bands, surgical supplies, dressings, and comfort items. Cash from penny collections and whist parties totals 38.08 dollars. First prizes in weekly raffles include a rooster and various farm and household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
American Red Cross
Acton Council
Royal Arcanum
Rooster
Carl Jones
S. Ineson
Arthur Jones
Sterling Moore
Plisha Kimball
Mr. Kimball
Dr Currier
Stiles
Edney
Sidney R Chase obituary notes long illness
Sidney R Chase died at his Acton Street home after a prolonged illness on April 28. Born in Whitingham Vermont he was 79 years six months old and had lived here for about 11 years. Funeral services were held at his home followed by services at Everett and Woostown cemetery chapel with burial by the Odd Fellows. He belonged to Bunker Hill lodge I C C F Charlestown for 52 years and is survived by his daughter Addie. his wife had died 12 years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney R. Chase
Isis
Acton St
Mr. Chase
Whitingham
Everett
Woomawn Cemetery
Oda
Bunker Hill Lodge
Charlestown
Addie
Concluded Service of H E Willis at Finney Holt Store
H E Willis ended 27 years with Finney & Holt after starting with Tut tle, Jones & Wetherbee as a young man. He was known for courtesy and helpful service and will be missed as he embarks on new work. He began with Lowell Electric Light Co. on Monday April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Willis
Finney & Holt
Tuttle, Jones & Wetherbee
Lowell Electric Light Co
Drowning Rescue Effort Fails to Save Boy in Baltimore River
Baltimore papers report a 35 foot deep water rescue attempt for a boy drowned in the river at South Acton. Two men, an Italian and an unknown helper named Will McCrossin, jumped in to rescue him but the body was not recovered for three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Md
South Acton
Will. McCrossin
Rexall Stores aiding Merchant Marine enrollment drive
Concord Junction reports Rexall stores through United Drug Co pledge 6500 agents to enroll men aged 21 to 30 for U S Shipping Board Merchant Marine service. Applicants must be American born or from Allied countries and will be trained for propulsion and navigation. Readers urged to act quickly via local Rexall offices to secure examination notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Merchant Marine
Rexall Stores
Charles Noll
United Drug Co
Boson
L. K. Liggett
Rexall
U.S
U. S. Shipping Board
United States’ Shipping Board
Exemption Board
Marine
Elmer Dana Wetherbee
Concord Junction
Gov
Brush Fires Prompt Fire Department Response in Local Woods
A brush fire alarm summoned the department Sunday April 28 to tackle a blaze in the woods at Albin Johnson’s Parker’s crossing. Earlier Friday a fire broke out on School Street near a recently vacated cottage owned by Richard Williams and required a stubborn, lengthy effort before control was regained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin Johnson
Parker's Crossing
School St
Richard Williams
Church Roll Call at Congregational Church
A Friday night roll call on April 26 at the Congregational church was well attended. Supper followed at 7 with salads rolls fancy pies and coffee. Messages from absent members were read and reports from societies collector and treasurer showed harmony and prosperity under the current pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Page couple mark fifteenth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs E C Page celebrate 15th anniversary at their Ac ton street home with six guests Mrs Barker and Mrs Merriam attend Merriam provide music and a literary contest crowns Mr Barker as winner Also notices of relatives visiting Everett and Nebraska travel and a sale of two year old aspen plants at Fletcher corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Page
Acton St
H. W. Bursaw
Fletcher Corner
Received First Communion at Help of Christians Sunday School
A large class of children from Help of Christians Sunday School received their first communion at the 8 o clock mass Saturday morning. Names include Carolina Bonello Inez Bonello Mabel Billit Edith Bartolomeo Delina Christian Jennie Dentino Emma Doherty Anita Bonoto Eva Grenier Velma Guertin Margaret Galuzzo Mary Lee Margaret Moreau Mary McSweeney Trillio Galuzzo Marguerite Moreau Catrina Miscardo Jennie Palumbo Margaret Sheehan Margaret Shea Ruth Williams Rose Palumbo Eric Dee Nellé Bonello Clarence H Doyle Roger Diskin Robert Ferran Albert Gavasso George Hagerty John dragling William Krukanas Harold King William Loomer Archie McNichol John F Moynihan Francia Mennion Edward Maunion Walter O
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Help of Christians
Carolina Bonello
Inez Bonello
Mabel Billit
Edith Bartolomeo
Delina Christian
Jennie Dentino
Emma Doherty
Anita Bonoto
Margaret Sheehan
Margaret Shea
Ruth Williams
Rose Palumbo
Eric Dee
Nélle Bonello
Clarence H
Doyle
Roger Diskin
Robert Ferran
Albert Gavasso
George Hagerty
John Dragling
William Krukanas
Harold King
William Loomer
Archie McNichol
John F. Moynihan
Francia Mennion
Edward Maunion
Walter O
Palmaccio Family Names Appearing in Local Notice
Local notice lists individuals Neil Antonio Palmaccio Philip Williams Richard O Neil Joseph Palmaccio and Rasimus Palmaccio in the readable text. No further context or actions are provided in the fragment.
Odd Fellowship celebrates 99th anniversary with Boston entertainers
Concord lodge No 212 I O O F and Willow Rebekah lodge No 109 mark the 99th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in the I O O F hall on April 29. The entertainment was supplied by The American Girls of Boston and was well received by attendees. Concord Junction fire department held officer elections on May 3 naming Alex J McEachern captain Chemical No 2 Peter Berseron and William Reilly as clerks and lieutenants for the ladder crew with monthly practice meetings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Lodge
Willow Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellowship
American Girls” of
Boston
Concord Junction Fire Department
Chemical No. 2
Alex J. McEachern
Robert Prentiss
Harry Carroll
Hook and Ladder
Charles J. Hogan
Peter Berseron
William Reilly
Requiem Mass for Rev. Fr. John A. Crowe Held
A solemn high mass was celebrated for Rev. Fr. John A. Crowe late pastor of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Cambridge. He had led the Concord and Maynard parishes and died Saturday April 27 after an appendicitis operation. Friends from nearby towns attended the service and mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Crowe
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Cambridge
Crowe
Concord
Maynard
Petition for administration of Louisa Sanborn estate
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs and creditors of Louisa L. Sanborn to appear May 10, 1918 in Cambridge to show cause why Francis B. Sanborn of Westfield New Jersey should receive letters of administration without bond. Public notice required weekly for three weeks in the Concord Historige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusettes Middlesex
Louisa L. Sanborn
Concord
Francis B. Sanborn
Westfield
New Jersey
Cambridge
Middlesex
Concord Historige
Charles J. Weintire
Sai Court
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Sa
Lucy C. Miles
Acton
Charles H.miles
Acton Enterprise
Said
Esty Firm Names McCleary Attorney in Maynard
F M Esty registers Alfred E McCleary of Maynard Massachusetts as attorney. The formal designation lists McCleary as legal counsel for Esty’s matters in the local filing.
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Mion
Ion
Tell Ter
A.B
Baggesen
Main ST. Concord
P. O
Edwards
Milton C. Bean
Optometrist
Nason St
Tremont St
DS. B. Garland
Maynard, Mass
George H. Woods
B. A
King West Acton
Maynard Marble
Ol Granite Works
Summer
P. Goulding
Mage
M. E. Church
Jie MA
NARD
J. B. Lent
Tucker
G. Lynch
W. Lynch
Marlboro C. Thomas
R. Thomas
R. Cheney
Flannigan
W. O. Strout
Concord ST
GEO. E. Titcomb, Adm
Goodrich
Silvertown
America
THE
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Boylston
Apaicodioeure
Manes
Ema
Ee Kron
Aero Ohio
Goodrich Heller
Ile
Miss Halliday
John H. Snow
Waltham
John Edwards
Walter Taylor
Warren
R. L
H. ¥. Willis
Barbara Ham
Portsmouth
N. H
Regina Connell
Enterprise
F. M. Esty
Wall Paper
Louis Lucta
Douglas Avenue
Carfield Street
Arthur Herbert
Commonwealth Ave
Concord J Junction
Patrick M. Salmon
Adm
William H. Murphy
Corey Bldg
Marlborough Mass
Alfred E. McCleary
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