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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1918
Page
5
Maynard aims for a $6500 quota in the United War Work Campaign to aid soldiers and sailors. The drive runs Nov 11 to Nov 18 with committees, school Victory Boys and Girls, and Catholic parish teams mobilized to reach the town’s target and support seven welfare societies nationwide.
Dr S A Christie occupies Case's block at 20 Nason Street with office hours from 9:80 to 11 am and 3 to 7:30 pm on weekdays Sundays 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Telephone 58.
Maynard reports Fourth Liberty Loan total subscriptions of 256 250 dollars a rise of 2100 from closing figures. Women’s committee Assabet Mills workers and American Powder Co employees contribute sizable amounts and the town plans to raise an honor flag in Central Square this week. Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New England will receive names of all workers and badges will be issued to supporters. Final payment on Second issue made at Assabet Institution for Savings and bonds convertible to 4 1 2 percent until November ninth. plus local notices including Mizpah Rebekah lodge meeting and town teachers.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. George H. Creighton at St. Bridget's church. A solemn requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. John J. Sweeney with Rev. James Doran deacon and Rev. Francis Jablonski sub deacon. Bearers included ex-Rep. P J Sullivan and others. Interment was at St. Bridget's cemetery. Floral tributes reflected community affection.
Arthur Millington reports action at Chateau Thierry and St Mihiel with his division earning honorable mention for gallantry. Maynard friends served nearby. sweaters from the Maynard Red Cross praised for quality. Obituary notes Elisha Goodnow of South Sudbury. Old Concord D A R to meet. jelly drive for Camp Devens urged. Local notices include winter plans, furloughs, and an ad for overcoats and auto space.
Notable fall wedding unites Miss Mary Gertrude Riley daughter of Mrs Delia Riley of Waltham with Albert J Davis son of Mr and Mrs Albert Davis of Woburn. Ceremony at St Bridget’s church followed by a reception and wedding tour. They will reside with the bride’s mother.
The Freshman class in the Commercial Department began the present school year with strong enthusiasm for the weekly typewriting contest. A War Savings stamp prize goes to the student with the most credits. last week Stanley Wardzala led with 31 credits, while Tynne Weckstrom and Florence Jackson each had 27.
St George's Church held All Saints evc services on Thursday evening October 31 at 7 30 memorializing parish members who died in the past year. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and floral tributes during bereavement for the Cahoon family. News notes mention residents joining the U S Army Fort Strong Boston Merrick named United War Work Campaign chair in Maynard and others visiting relatives in Providence R I. Ida Hendrickson leaves for Washington DC to join Coast Artillery HQ. Ads announce men’s hats at a reduced price at New Idea Store Maynard.
Isabelle Davis Pettigrew 34 died Monday morning at 11 15 after a two week pneumonia illness at her Maynard home. She was born in Gloucester and survived by parents Mr and Mrs Alexander Pettigrew and sisters Mrs William Naylor and Mrs Squire Siswick. Funeral Thursday at her late home with Rev Charles F Parsons officiating. She worked as a stenographer at Assabet Mills and was active in the Congregational church and Christian Endeavor.
Community drive collects peach stones pits and nut shells to craft gap masks for soldiers. Shippers plan dispatch to headquarters as residents urged to gather all act stones pits shells and mail them to the local schools. Includes local ads for hats overcoats pigs and housework help and a probate notice for Patrick D Meagher estate seeking administration in Middlesex County Massachusetts.
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