Maynard Ladies Benevolent Society Elects Officers
The Maynard Congregational Church Ladies Benevolent Society met Thursday afternoon to elect officers for the year. Elected were presiding Mrs. Frank B. Sanderson, vice presidents Mrs. May Newton and Mrs. Emma Flagg, secretary Mrs. George H. Merrick, treasurer Mrs. Mary McCleary, chaplain Mrs. Frederick N. Rutan. A supper and evening entertainment followed with a program of vocal and instrumental solos, readings, and a one act sketch. Committees were named for musicians, cuts, relief, entertainment, custodians, membership, reference, and fall entertainment with members including Mrs. George Hart Mrs. Fred Randell and Mrs. G. M. Hawkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Congregational Church
George Smith
Frank B. Sanderson
May Newton
Emma Flagg
Eorge
H. Merrick
Mary McCleary
Frederick N. Rutan
Herbert Mallinson
Hiram Dawson
Wallace Priest
George Coggswell
William Mann
Pauline Bent
Gilbert M. Hawkes
Gladys Taylor
Guyer Fowler
Arthur, Millington
Roderick McIver
Robert Archer
G.M. Hawkes
Cuttis
Fred ‘Taylor
Robert Jackson
Mary Jannell
F. B. Sanderson
Fred Hayward
Pf.e. Sanderson
George Newton
J. Flood
White Cross Guild Reports Cooperation for Emergency Hospital Relief
The White Cross Guild met at River Side Hall and agreed to cooperate with the diocesan charities in supplying equipment for Emergency Hospital Relief. A $100 fund was set aside to buy needed supplies, with committees formed to manage relief teas and purchases. Plans include a June entertainment to raise funds for these supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Cross Guild
Riverside Hall
M. J. Scanlon
Frank McCarron
Alice Nagle
Mary Horan
Guild
Alice ‘Nagle
Ways and Means
John Hannon
Surprise Birthday Party For Miss May O Donnell
Friends gathered at the O Donnell home Walcot Street Wednesday evening for Miss May O Donnell s birthday party Edward Coughlan presented her with a camera as a remembrance Vocal and instrumental selections and games were enjoyed and a collation was served Attending were Grace Sweeney Fidelis Callahan Dorothy McCarthy Acton Strude Reynard May and Irene O Donnell Edward Coughlin Roy McCormack Barney Blatt William Tobin Noble Morton Joseph Dahl and George Stuart
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May O’donnell
James Q O’donnell
Walcot
Edward Coughlan
Grace Sweeney
Fidelis Callahan
Dorothy McCarthy
Acton
Strude Reynard
May
Funeral for Mrs Laughlan Graham Held at St Bridget church
Mrs Laughlan Graham died Thursday morning at 4 45 of heart trouble at the home of Mr and Mrs William Graham Parker street Funeral services were held at St Bridget church where a requiem mass was celebrated by Rev Walter J Browne pastor Bearers were P H Murphy Columbus Rainville James Farrell George and William Graham Paul Delaney Delegations from the Ladies auxiliary A O H and the Sewers union attended Interment was at St Bridget cemetery She is survived by her husband a brother Alex Bourke and Mrs Mary Hannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughlan Graham
William Graham
Parker St
St. Bridget’s Church
Walter J. Browne
P.H. Murphy
Columbus Rainville
James Farrell
George
Paul Delaney
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Sewers’ Union
Alex Bourke
Mary Hannon
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
Registrars May Be Asked to Act as Enrollment Boards
A provincial proclamation may force registrars of voters in towns and cities to serve as enrollment boards for a pending male military service act. Governors may designate days for enrollment and retain voting structures as enrollment HQs. Voters officers are urged to volunteer or serve without compensation as a patriotic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Sanderson
Commonwealth
Albert P. Langtry
The
Entertainment and Fair At Congregational Church Vestry
An entertainment and fair by the Junior department of Christian Endeavor was held in the vestry of the Congregational church on Saturday evening. The event featured a program with a duet Sweet and Low, recitations, songs and country costume readings, plus booths for cake candy popcorn and fancy work. Miss Ethel Butterworth supervised with Miss Emma Guillow assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Department of Christian Endeavor
C. E
Lillian Archer
Florence Jackson
Anna Lester
Frances Nordberg
Cake
Anma Lester
Julia ‘Nordberg
Signe Extedt
Dorothy Spence
Dorothy Jordan
Candy
Gertrude Moore
Dorothy Mortis
Gladys Smith
Agnes Axford
Marion Garland
Ruth Eaton
Dorothy Priest
Ethel Butterworth
Emma Guillow
Children’s Day Celebrated at I O O F Hall
The annual May nard Grange Children’s Day was held at the I O O F hall on Saturday afternoon with about 100 children enjoying games and ice cream. The organizing committee included Mrs. E McCleary, Mrs. Damien, Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs. Stockbridge, Mrs. Haywood, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Rodway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Grange
I. O. Oo. F. Hall
E. McCleary
Kenneth Damien
O R. Sanderson
Rupert Stockpridge
Haywood
Martha Johnson
Lucy B. Rodway
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Celebrates 98th Anniversary
Mizpah Rebekah lodge marked its 98th founding anniversary at the I O O F hall with a 7 o clock cold meat and salad supper. The degree was exemplified with two classes of nine candidates. Elizabeth A. Clarke of Natick, grand instricess, was guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Odd Fellowship
Elizabeth A. Clarke
Natick
First rehearsal of Walnut Street Mission orchestra held
The first rehearsal of the new orchestra at Walnut Street Mission church met Sunday. Members include Hugo Kajander Aino Kajander Olga Kajander Valma Saarela Wilfred Riihiluma Julius Laurilla and Matti Erkkinen playing various instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut St.Mission Church
Hugo Kajander
Aino Kajander
Olga Kajander
Valma Saarela
Wilfred Riihiluma
Julius Laurilla
Matti Erkkinen
Winona Rebekah Lodge Hosts Childrens Evening
After the regular meeting in Winona the Rebekah lodge entertained about 20 children as guests. Ice cream cake and coffee were served to end the evening with a good time enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Rebekah Lodge
Florentines Concert At Colonial Hall Wednesday
A musical program at Colonial hall Wednesday evening drew a generous audience for the Florentines troupe led by Andrew Visocchi famed accordionist. The company, noted for its entertainers, delivered a lively performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Hall
Florentines
Andrew Visocchi
Katherine Bariteau Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Concord Home
Miss Katherine Bariteau celebrated her fifth birthday Wednesday afternoon at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bariteau, Concord. Surrounded by neighbors and friends, she enjoyed refreshments, games, and music and received numerous presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Bariteau
Arthur Bariteau
Katherine
Parsonage Society Hosts Successful Cold Meat Supper
The Parsonage Society of the M E church held a well attended cold meat and baked bean supper in the church vestry Saturday evening. New pastor Rev C F Parsons and wife met many church members as the event opened. Committee in charge included Mrs Samuel Parker chairwoman and other members Mrs Edward Henderson Mrs A C Dunham Mrs Phillips Mrs Rhoda Palmer Mrs Isaac Binks and Mrs Harvey Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsonage Society
M. EB
C. F. Parsons
Samuel Parker
Edward Henderson
A. C. Dunham
Phillips
Rhoda Palmer
Isaac Binks
Harvey Richardson
Pleasant Linen Shower For Miss Dorothy Persons
Miss Pauline Bent hosted a Saturday evening linen shower for Miss Dorothy Persons, soon to be married. About 30 guests, including high school and Wheaton classmates, attended as pink snapdragons adorned the rooms. Gifts were presented followed by whist and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Bent
Dorothy Persons
Wheaton
Persons
Tipo
Chas
Linden Sr
Magnata High School
Wheaton College
Red Sox farmed player reports to Worcester club
Fred Wilder, assigned to the Worcester Eastern league team by Red Sox management, reported to the club Friday. The season opens in Worcester on Thursday with Brick likely to handle backstop duties in the opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wilder
Red Sox
Worcester
Fair and Entertainment at Walnut Street Mission
The Walnut Street Mission church held an entertainment and fair at the church Vestry on Friday and Saturday evenings. The program included an address by Rev. John Vanaanen, remarks by Mrs A Pyyny of Quincy, a piano solo, xylophone quartets by Hugo Ka Kari and Simon Karaumaa, and a sale of fancy and useful articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut St. Mission Church
John Vanaanen
A. Pyyny
Quincy
Martha Spactons
Hugo Kakari
Simon Karaumaa
Finnish Socialists Pride Revolution Gains in Russia
Finnish residents hail the Russian revolution with joy claiming increased freedom at home. They note Finland's Socialists control the legislature and say reforms have been enacted including women’s suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Finland
Potatoes and Scab Prevention Advised by Farm Bureau
The Middlesex farm bureau urges potato growers to soak tubers in a solution of formaldehyde five to one to prevent scab. Use one pint of formaldehyde per 15 gallons of water, soak for about two hours, then dry before cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Farm Bureau
Bicycle Stolen From Main Street Storefront
A bicycle belonging to A. Johnston was stolen from in front of his Main Street store last week. A reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Johnston
Main St
Stockwells Receive Salmon Shipment From Maine Fishing Trip
Mr and Mrs George Stockwell received 14 pounds of salmon Saturday from their son George who with a party from here including George Helper and Baward Archer spent a week on a fishing trip at Sebago Lake Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stockwell
George
George Helper
Baward ‘Archer
Sebago Lake
Maine
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