Maynard Social News Highlights Local Events
Maynard social calendar includes a Legion dance at Cooperative hall this evening and several visits among residents. Notes mention graduations, parish events, and meetings of St Hilda's Guild and Dorcas society, plus a Maynard council K of C exemplification in Waltham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Cooperative Hall
R. A. Dodson
Lawrences
George Merrick
Brooks St
Nockford Prue
Boston
Frank Prue
Summit St
Charles di Stasio
Boston City Club
Philip Weston
Acton St
Julius Gruber
William Greet
St. Hilda’s Guild
St. George's Church
Dorcas Society
Irvin Howe
Adomst
George Champagne
Irving Dart
Amory Maynard
Maynard High School
Maynard Grangers
Middlesex Central Pomona
Concord
Wage increases at As abet mills to raise pay 15 percent May 31
O C Drechsler announced a 15 percent wage rise across all American Woolen Co mills affecting more than 2600 workers. The weekly payroll averages about $79,000, with prior raises totaling about 155 percent since January 1916. Some town officials note softer business, though officials say conditions are not as strong as recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Drechsler
Assabet Mills
All American Wonlén Co
Foley Kidney Pills Ad from Maynard Property
An advertisement urges readers to treat kidney and bladder issues promptly with Foley Kidney Pills. It claims pain and fatigue signal weakened kidneys, promising restoration to healthy action and noting quick results. The ad is signed with a Maynard address for M. B. Church at 78 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
M. B. Church
Main Street
Maynard
American Legion Auxiliary Post Organized at Mason Ic Hall
An enthusiastic Friday night meeting at Mason ic hall organized an American Legion Auxiliary post with over 150 names enrolled and a temporary leadership chosen. Mrs. O. B. Fowler named temporary president and Mrs. Louis Sullivan temporary secretary. membership open to wives sisters and mothers of servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Masonic Hall
James J. Mullin
Fowler
Louis Sullivan
Guests at Boxboro Club Hear Middlesex Farm Bureau Talk
Members of the Home Economics clubs were guests of the Boxboro club Friday evening. Robert Trask of the Middlesex Farm Bureau addressed the meeting, followed by an entertainment program. Mrs. Wm. Mil a chaperoned the Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics
Boxboro
Robert Trask
Middlesex Farm Bureau
Wm. H. Mila
Maynard Club
Lincoln G A R veteran James Carney grows improved
18 Improved James Carney Lincoln Street G A R veteran who fell ill Wednesday shows progress. His daughter Mrs Katherine Harrington of Arlington arrived Thursday to care for him. His sons Albert of Franklin and James of Lawrence visited him over the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carney
Lincoln St
Katherine Harrington
Arlington
Albert
Franklin
James
Lawrence
Helen Chase Celebrates 13th Birthday at Home
Helen Chase daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Chase Chandler Jr observed her 13th birthday Saturday afternoon with friends at her home. Gifts were given and games and entertainment followed. Miss Chase hosted with refreshments. Present were Caroline Murray Thelma Vetch Doris Forbes Doris Gardner Helen Koski Harriett Naylor and Josephine Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Chase
Harry Chase
Chandler Jr
Miss Chase
Caroline Murray
Thelma Vetch
Doris Forbes
Doris Gardner
Helen Koski
Harriett Naylor
Josephine Woods
Death of Ida Bennett Reported in Boston Hospital
Ida Bennett, a former resident, died at a Boston hospital Friday evening from heart trouble. She lived with her daughter Mrs. Abe Bander on Acton Street, who now resides elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Bennett
Ress
Boston
Abe Bander
Acton St
Cement Coated Nails Increase Holding Power
H A Knight in Iron Age notes about cement coating one tenth of oils manufactured nails. Nails are tumbled in a hot barrel with a resin based compound to form a thin tough cement coating. Friction between nail and wood melts the coating to create a glue that fastens the nail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Knight
New York
Literary Digest
Maynard Legion Drives 100 Percent WWI Service Members
Ex servicemen urged to join the American Legion as Maynard hosts a May 17 to 22 membership drive and Marlboro hosts a Middlesex County convention. Delegates including Michael Lynch and John Manning attended. The group endorsed the pending Congress bonus bill and sent letters urging support. The drive collaborates with Salvation Army Home Service, with canvassing by Legion and women committees and a mop up effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Michael EF. Lynch
John Manning
Jary
Neal Gallahan
Albert Whalen
Middlesex County
American* Legion
Marlboro
Congress
Middlesex ‘County
Maynard
Salvation Army Home Service
The
Neal Callahan
Walter Denniston
Harold Sheridan
Joseph White
Albert Hodges
Michael Rynkiwitz
Anthony Stempleski
Legion News Membe rs Assist in Memorial Day Exercises
The Frank J. Demars Post A L held a lively meeting at the Antlers club with former commander Isaac Davis post G A R as guest. Plans for Memorial Day exercises were outlined and both posts will decorate graves together. A Maynard Boys fund check for 262 92 supported home boys with sweaters wristers and clothing. The CarnIval and Fourth of July picnic committees reported progress and advanced plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Demars Post
A. L
Antlers’ Club
A. D
Isaac Davis Post
Ieta
Maynard Boys
William H.thtchfield
Legion League Plans and Twilight Series Stir Town Baseball
Legion posts plan base ball play with a twilight series as warm days return. Joe White, manager of last season’s town team, challenges a nine from Frank J. Demars post to evening games against any local society or industrial team. The effort aims to keep players in condition and build team play for a season with other Legion posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Legion League
Joe” White
Frank J. Demars
White
Soldier Boys
Twilight Gamer
Interest in Gardens Growth amid Farm Labor Shortage
The article notes rising demand for vegetables as farm help is scarce. Secretaries of farm produce predict higher prices to spur home gardening. Garden plots are allocated to workers, with Charles Merrick in charge of management and 195 bushels of potatoes recorded. Fertilizer will be provided to workers at cost as more plots are prepared for townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amatanr
Ceoren 'T Merrick
Warning as Child Wanders Tracks Near Great Rd Crossing
Reports say a missing child wandered along railroad tracks near the Great Rd crossing Sunday afternoon until police found the parents. Women warn of dangers of children roaming while picking wildflowers, noting trains and freight traffic risk in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Rd
Presentation honors 40 year veteran Abner Bolt
Abner Th. Bolt a charter member of Maynard Lodge was presented a 40 year gold veterans badge by lodge members at a Wednesday meeting. Bolt joined the order at Lowell April 2, 1880 and transferred to Maynard April 2, 1884. Thomas C. Nennister, P. G., made the presentation. A class of candidates was examined and a social hour with readings followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Th. Bolt
Maynard Indee
Me Holt
Lowell
Maynard Indge
Maynard Lodge
Thomas C. Nennister
P. G
Cough Relief Ad Promises Relief from Colds and Coughs
An advertisement cites testimonials from Jos Gillard of Nashville Tennessee and B Church of Maynard Massachusetts claiming Foley’s Honey and Tar relieves dry hacking coughs chest pain and wheezing. The ad asserts the product soothes heals and cures coughs colds and croup and promotes its use against whooping cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Gillard
Milmore
Nashville
Tenn
Maynard High Senior Takes Post in Boston Manufacturer
A Maynard High School senior joins Bos ru Mice Merv Newton in the office of George W Sheridan at 141 Milk St Boston. The firm acts as a manufacturer’s agency for paper and twine. Miss Newton serves as stenographer and book keeper. A host of friends wish her well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merv Newton
George W Sheridan
Boston
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Lou's
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William Holt
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M. A
Jolly Seven
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Caroline Marsh
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Lillian Clark
Walcott St
Harod Morgan
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Concord Junction
Framingham
Katherine Powers
Sudbury
Charles McGill
Maynard Council
K. of C
Waltham
Ruth Smith
Billerica
John Smith
Nascn
Dennis Waldron
Michael Waldron
Koski
M Nto House
Finland
Hugo Kajander
Andrew Heskari
James Eaton
Carrier
A. J. Cough- Yan
Louis Peel
Optometrist
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Adv
George Stansfield
Main St
Mavoard
Legion News
DelLee
Nason Street
Rexa
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Board of Selectmen
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Auch Saeiners
Frank Brinks
Bert Smith
F. A. Boothroyd
Waldo P. Lapham
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Life Insurance State Mutual
Lapham Bldg
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Norman C. Spencer
Richardson
Sidney E. McCleary
Crocer—Baker
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