Red Cross Urges 5000 Nurses for Army by June 1
The American Red Cross issues a call to young women emphasizing an urgent need for 5,000 trained nurses for the army by June 1, with Central division asked to enroll 635. For 1918 total enrollment must reach 35,000. Military hospitals at home and in France require nurses to care for wounded as western front fighting looms. Janet A. Delano notes insurance provisions allow nurses to secure protection for themselves and a family at nominal cost, urging immediate volunteer enrollment through local Red Cross nursing committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
William ©. Gorgas
United States Army
France
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Janet A. Delano
Bureau of Nursing of the American Red Cross
Nurses of
America
Miss Delano
American Red Cross War Council
Washington
Hospital Garment Material Instructions In War Camp
Instructions specify winter materials remain for hospital garments not summer. Pajamas to be made from eating flannel not gingham. Heavy bathrobing used for bed jackets and convalescent gowns. Red shirts to be canton flannel or twisted jeans. National headquarters says heavier garments shipped abroad. summer stock stored for camp hospitals. Chapters informed by weekly Bulletin of future material changes.
Veil Dots and Chenille Dotted Ceilings Gain Popularity
Veil dots are huge and allover pin dotted chenille gains traction for winter. Large ball chenille in allover effect becomes a promising trend as shoppers gravitate to taupe gray burgundy and brown veilings. Cluster patterns appear but less so.
Coat Materials for Children Highlight Taffeta in Spring Wear
The article notes that for children spring coats, taffeta ranks first among materials. It explains dresses are for dressy wear while sweaters are favored for everyday use, making silk coats comparatively less practical.
Slim Little Girl Frocks Make Elegant Summer Dress
Designers tailor clothing for slender children noting that an eight to fourteen year old girl often has long limbs and angles to consider. A two piece voile dress for an eleven year old features a skirt with under bodice and a gathered short yoke blouse with smocking and colored silk accents. Pockets, color matching smocking, snap fasteners, and three quarter sleeves complete the outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgette
Fashion Notes on Vests and Lingerie Fronts
The article describes vests made from white pique and heavy cotton paired with coats, noting their fresh look. It highlights sleeveless bodices with variously elaborated fronts, collar styles, and decorative ruffles. It suggests materials like rose blue green lawn and white lawn with pink dots as stylish options.
PICK SOX AND GIANTS Champions of 1917
The White Sox and Giants are favored to win the 1917 pennants as strong as ever. Chicago’s roster remains intact with a potent pitching staff and confidence, while the Giants under McGraw resist losses with Young and Barnes adding depth. The Red Sox, Tigers, Indians, and Yankees contend for position, with several clubs projected for the second division.
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White Sox
Giants
Sox
McGraw
Herzog and Robertson
Ross Young
Robertson
Doyle
Barnes
Red Sox
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Tigers
Cleveland
New York
Indians
Lee Fohle
Yankees
Miller Huggins
St. Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Browns
Champion Sprinter Now in Khaki Uniform
Sergeant M. tp Geis of Company B 105th Infantry at Camp Wadsworth is the amateur Athletic Union 1000 yard champion for New York state. While on furlough he ran on the winning Senior Metropolitan Relay team in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Tp. “Geis
Company B
One Hundred and Fifth Infantry
Wadsworth
Amateur Athletic Union
New York State
Metropolitan
New York City
Frank Baker Surprises Miller Huggins as a Stronger Player
Miller Huggins credits Frank Baker with surprising improvement. He notes Baker’s compact swing, ability to hit all pitches, and solid fielding. Huggins says Baker is a wicked hitter and would fit well into team play, dispelling prior doubts about his abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baker
Macon
Miller Huggins
Baker
South Acton Congregational Church Services and Meeting
Rev Ralph A Barker leads 10 AM Sunday service with 11 45 AM Sunday school and an evening meeting at 6 PM on Doing His Will John 15 8 14. Memorial Sunday service at 7 PM with Praise for the Privileges of Gods House. WCTA meeting at Mrs Barker's home featured Mrs J B Case on Cooperation of Missions and Temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Barker
J. B. Case
Soldiers to visit village for weekend hospitality
About 20 soldiers from Camp Devens will visit the village next Saturday for a literary and social evening at the Universalist church with light refreshments. They will be hosted by local families from Saturday to Sunday night to give the young heroes a hearty welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Devens
Universalist Church
Camp Devons
Memorial Services Honor Boys With Flags At Maynard
Memorial services Thursday May 30 at 11 20 a m in Exchange square as the Village Improvement Association presents two flags one national and one service with 34 stars for the boys who went to the front. Commander Delette Hall of Isaac Davis post G A R arranges a stop by the post to honor those serving. Maynard and Acton residents, including Ruth Clark and Cora Fletcher, attendances noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Sq
Village Improvement Association
Delette Hall
Isaac Davis Post
Maynard
Actons
Pasture For Lease In Acton Mass For 35 Acres Or More
Advertises pasture for lease in Acton Massachusetts offering 35 acres or more with good feed ample water and cool shade. Contact Joe Dinsmore at South Acton P O Box 192 for details and arrangements.
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Joe Dinsmore
South Acton
Mass
P.O
Maynard Red Cross Drive Aims At 3500 Quota
Maynard opens a Red Cross drive with a 3500 quota as volunteers organize 20 districts led by Captain Thomas F. Parker. Mills staff and local merchants pledge significant funds, with early totals surpassing 800 from mill workers. A large cross on the Naylor estate signals progress as the drive continues through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Red Cross
Thomas F. Parker
Wallace Priest
M. B. Church
Frank 8. Fearns
W. X. Macurda
George H. Gutteridge
Nason St
Charles H. Persons
Postoffice
T.F. Parker
Main St
Nason and
Main Sts
Naylor
Red Cross Drive Urges Immediate Public Support
George H. Merrick acts as treasurer while Maynard students and the town rally for the Red Cross. The appeal notes the second 100 million dollar goal and directs donations on tax day with local 25 percent allocated to town war activities. Central Square mass meeting and band concert are planned with prominent speakers.
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George H. Merrick
Assabet Mills
The
Red Cross
France
Maynard
Central Sq
Will concert by Adelphie quartet in Colonial hall
White Cross Guild presents the Adelphie quartet with Miss Dorothy Carpenter at Colonial hall next Sunday evening. Proceeds go to the Red Cross and Maynard Soldiers' fund. The program features classical and patriotic selections performed by the quartet and Miss Carpenter with readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Cross Guild
Adelphie Quartet
Boston
Dorothy Carpenter
Colonial Hall
Red Cross and
Maynard Soldiers’ Fund
A. Victor Crawford
Southern Melodies
Miss Carpenter
America
June 5 Registration Call for All Men 21 and Over
President Wilson proclaims all men who reached 21 after last year’s June 5 must register on June 5 at local boards. Exemptions, military service, and students in ministerial or medical tracks are included. In Maynard an estimated 70 to 80 registrants required. town clerk F J Sanderson to oversee. Registration runs 7 am to 9 pm. Three Maynard men, Earl Foster Waine Kangas and Barney Fishman, called to colors and slated for Fort Slocum May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Maynard
F. J. Sanderson
Fort Slocum
New York
Earl Foster
Waine Kangas
Parker Sr
Barney Fishman
Framingham
Maynard Red Cross Seeks Volunteers for Big Clothing Order
The Maynard Red Cross needs volunteers to produce 15 convalescent shirts 33 bed shirts 7 infants layettes 8 undershirts 42 sweaters and 288 pairs of socks. Work must ship by June 25 with Wednesday afternoon meetings at the heightgol building.
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Maynard Red Cross
Commencement set for July 2 at Colonial hall
The high school commencement exercises will be held Tuesday evening July 2 at Colonial hall with the class reception on Tuesday evening June 27. The school term extends a few days to makeup winter closure ordered by the Fuel Administrator. Teachers are canvassing pupils for Red Cross War Fund contributions amid strong war effort involvement.
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Colonial Hall
Red Cross War Fund
Red Cross
Liberty Bonds
Automobile Space to Let Ad Opens in Maynard
An advertisement announces space for automobile use at 10 Maple Street in Maynard Massachusetts inviting inquiries. The notice specifies location availability and contact expectation for prospective lessees.
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Maple St
Maynard, Mass
Special Commission to Revise Town Laws Appointed
Legislature approved a resolution creating a three member commission under Governor to revise and codify town laws. Members George P. Drury Arthur B. Seagrave and Charles F. Dutch will serve without pay but with limited clerical expense. Departments asked to answer five questions within one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Court
George P. Drury
Arthur BE. Seagrave
Charles F. Dutch
M. BE. S. Clemons
Sec’v
State House
Boston
Fowler Family Visits Mrs Cheater in Nahant
Mr and Mrs O Fowler visited the home of Mrs Cheater at Nahant on Sunday. Private Harry Fowler stayed over the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs O S Fowler of Brooks Street.
What a Young Man Saw When His Eyes Were Opened
Concord churches announce Sunday plans with a 10 45 morning sermon on spiritual awakening followed by a 7 30 memorial day service in the auditorium. A union day of prayer is set for May 30 at 9 30 at Trinitarian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Davis
Walter G. Dawley
Concord Red Cross elects secretary at committee meeting
Matthew Cullihane nurses a sprained wrist. Miss Dorothy Tewksbury was elected secretary of the Concord Red Cross branch at a recent executive committee meeting, chaired by Pliny Jewell.
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Matthew Cullihane
Dorothy Tewksbury
Concord
The
Red Cross
Pliny Jewell
Memorial Sunday observances and local notices in West Acton
Memorial Sunday events are listed for May 26 and 30 with church services and parade routes from West Acton to Maynard then to Mt. Hope Glendale and St. Bridget’s cemeteries. Public services in Cooperative hall at 4.15. Public invited. Other notes include Liberty bond payments by H E Mead, Mildred Moore’s Beverly visit, Blake family stay near Waltham watch factory, and local shingle work on a barn and Dr Tasker house.
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Isaac Davis
G. AR
Corps
Methodist Church
Maynard
West Acton
Mt. Hope
Acton Centre
Woodlawn
Exchange
South Acton
Glendale
St. Bridget’s
Mildred Moore
S. J. Foster
Beverly
Preston Blake
J. 8
Hoar
Dr. Tasker
Memorial Day Union Service Planned by Concord Junction Church
Reverend Alfred Wheeler Stone leads a Memorial Day week schedule at Concord Junction with 10:45 a.m. worship and 7 p.m. sermon on Immoralities. Capt McKay may attend. church groups organize a 12 o'clock meeting and a 5:45 p.m. union session. Memorial Day morning on May 30 at 9:30 a.m. a nationwide day of prayer and fasting will unite with Trinitarian Church in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Wheeler Stone
M¢éKay
Camp Devens
Church School
Endeavor Societies of Church
Pres. Wilson
Concord
Weekend visitors and local registrants noted in town column
Miss Florence Wilson and Wil fred Dumford of Providence visited the Elmes home. Registrants from this vicinity reported for duty Monday May 27 at Camp Upton N Y including Josep King and James Bowie. Mrs L G Kit Crest hosted Thomas King Franklin's Sunday visit. Mrs Hyer Cullicutt is recovering from major surgery and enjoys time outdoors. William O Keefe enjoyed furlough with James Riley. Lost female fox hound Daisy with white spot on ear and collar. reward offered. Last seen in Powder Mill Boston area. Contact William L Aldred Concord Mass.
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Florence Wilson
Wilfred Dumford
Providence
Guy Elmes
Thiscinity
Camp Upton
N. Y
Josep King
James Bowie
Thomas King Franklin
L. G. Kit Crest
Hyer Cullicutt
William O'Keefe
Gov
Dingley
Boston
James Riley
Worcester
Voous
Mass
William L
Aldred
Veteran Jack Coombs hints last baseball season
OBE veteran pitcher Jack Coombs of the Dodgers, a former Athletics star, told friends 2024 that this year may be his final season in baseball. He did not reveal future plans but has interests tied to Palestine, Texas, likely demanding his attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Coombs
Ffi Dodgers
Athletics
Palestine
Tex
Few Players Foreign Born Among 400 In Big League Camps
The article notes about 12 foreign born big leaguers among 400 players in major league camps last year showing baseball as an American game. It lists Jimmy Archer from Dublin George Gibson from Ontario Canada Miguel Gonzalez from Havana George Chalmers from Aberdeen Scotland Jimmy Austin from Wales Mollwitz from Koleberg Germany Marshns from Ireland Bob Bescher Jack Graney and Jim Walsh with origins in Ireland Connaught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Archer
Dublin
George Gibson
Oordon
Miguel Gonzales
Cardinals
Havana
George Chalmers
Cubs
Koleberg
Germany
Marshns
Yankees
Bob Bescher
Jack Graney
Indians
Jim Walsh
Red Sox
Connaught
Moran Picks the Giants to Win Pennant
Fast Pat Moran, manager of the Philadelphia club, picks the Giants to capture the tonal league pennant again. Alexander and Killifer receive praise while Chicago’s Cubs are judged unlikely to strengthen enough to claim the title.
Ald Says There Is No Gallantry Here
A fragmented wartime style line from the Houston Post claims gallantry exists though politicians may exploit or betray, suggesting danger if they pretend virtue. The quote implies distrust of political motives and warns of backstabbing tactics.
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Ald
Honuston
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Waltham
Cora Fletcher
Maplest
Charles Colburn
Winchendon
Cora Whitney
Howard K. Tuttle
Post Hospital
Garden City
Long Island
Red Acre Farm
George Greenough
Tewksbury
Mary McManus
Sudbury
Allston
John Capozzoli
A. Distasio
Rose Mahoney
Summer St
William Lowney
Fred Fairbanks
Medical Corps
Camp Meade
Washington, D. C
Trinitarian Church
Concord Junction
Union Church
Ek Obe
United States
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