Wounded Elmer Mattson Writes From Base Hospital
Private Elmer Mattson of the 327th Infantry’s machine gun company was wounded by shrapnel and confined to a base hospital. In a letter dated Oct 10 he describes the battle, the hospital stay, and his hope to rejoin his unit. He notes many fellow soldiers in hospital and recalls the harsh frontline experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Mattson
Machine Gun Company
327Th Inf
Mattson
Hillside St
Jerry
James McCarthy
Emmet McCarthy
Co. D
104Th Inf
McCarthy
Ember
First fall meeting of the Woman's Club at Masonic Hall
The first fall meeting of the Woman's club convened at Masonic Hall Tuesday with strong attendance. A delegation led by President Mrs Alfred H McCleary and Secretary Mrs Gilbert N Hawkes was chosen to attend the Federation of Woman's Clubs convention at Marlborough Wednesday. Misses Zimmer of Boston gave a delightful music program with Nellie Zimmer repeatedly encored on harp and Hilla Zimmer on piano and voice. A editation was served in the banquet hall at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Miasonic Hall
Alfred EH. McCleary
Gilbert N. Hawkes
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Marlborough
Zimmer
Boston
Nellie Zimmer
Hilla Zimmer
Private John Beck Wounded in Action in Canada
A letter received by his sister Mrs. Thomas French in Douglas reports Private John Beck of the Canadian army was wounded recently. He describes a near‑shelling incident, recovery at a convalescent depot, and a pleasant stay with good facilities and climate while he recovers and writes home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beck
Thomas French
Douglas
Elma Laurilla Wins Thrift Stamp Contest
The second winner in the freshman commercial department typewriting contest, ending November 8, is Elma Laurilla who earns the Thrift stamp. Laurilla had 41 credits that week, with Aili Linfors at 37 and Florence Jackson at 36 as runners up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Laurilla
Miss Laurilla
Aili Linfors
Florence Jackson
Dr S A Christie Moves to Case Building at 20 Nason Street
Dr S A Christie has moved into the Case Building at 20 Nason Street. Office hours are 9:30 to 11:00 and 3:00 to 7:30 weekdays, and Sundays 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Telephone 58.
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Case’s Block
Nason Street
Bedford doctor dies at 55 in Maynard area
Dr Edward B Hamblen of Bedford dies at his home on Saturday at age 55. He was brother to Dr Howard Hamblem and Mrs Gar land of Maynard, a prominent professional society member and a member of Charles Abbott lodge AF and AM of Somerville. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. The Antlers club of Maynard opens new rooms on Summer street Riverside Cooperative block with a social and refreshments and donates 25 to the United War Work fund. The Maynard cantons urge residents to donate records for Camp Devens and the Victory Boys and Girls raise funds for the United War Work drive with a five dollar pledge to be paid by March.
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Frank Dunham
Shirley
A. O. Duham
Sylvester Sullivan
Sherborn
Philip Weston
James A. Coughlan
Acton St
C. N.canfield
Lowell
Carl Stockbridge
Laura E. Gault
Arthur Gault
Concord
East Acton
William Lowney
Medical Corp
Camp Meade
Daniel. Lowney
Harrison St
James Coughlan
Glendale St
John Connors
Peter Gregis
Henry, Kelley
Anna Freil
Boston
Mary Kelley
Pine St
Fred Fairbanks
Medical Department
Summit St
American Woolen Co
Parks St
Haynes St
Haynes, & Woodward
George Champagne
North Adams
James Morgan
Olive
Harold
John Maley
Frank
Mary Gilbert
St. Agnes’ Convent
Masonic District
George Gutteridge
Trinity Lodge
Clinton
Elizabeth Sweeney
Main St
Washington, D. C
Adjutant General
Glenwood
Swail
W. X. Macurda
Mass. Board
Oly
Maynard Red Cross
Amy C. Litchfield
Edward B. Hamblen
Bedford
Howard Hamblem
Garland
Maynard
Charles Abbott Lodge
Somerville
The
Antlers’ Club
Maynard Elks
Riverside Cooperative Association
United War Work
Treasury
Victory
U. W. W. Campaign New England Committee
White Cross Guild
Riverside Hall
Thomas McMahon
American Federation of Labor
Edward Coughlin
Army
Nason St
Imatra Band
Fred Carlton
Edward Carlton
Summer St
Navy
Everett Toope
Thomas Lawlor
Army Training Corps
St. George’s Church
Christmas Mail for Soldiers Overseas Not Extended
Lasting by next Wednesday is the final mailing date for Christmas gifts to soldiers abroad. Parcels must reach the post on that day to ensure delivery by Christmas. Red Cross containers are at T. F. Parker’s Main Street store.
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Red Cross
T. F. Parker
Main St
France
Army
Navy
Maynard Christmas Fund
Maynard
Maynard Celebrates Victory Day with Grand Parades
Acquila Reynard dressed as Uncle Sam led a 42 piece march band through Main Summer and Nason streets to Rafferty Memorial fountain and back. Crowds filled the streets as Allied flags flew and cannons boomed while workers and local groups joined the joyful display.
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Acquilla Reynard
Utcle Sam
Theodore Wolerschied
Main St
Nason
Rafferty Memorial Fountain
Italy
Poland
France
Maynard
Main Str
Maynard Brass
Summer St
Nason St
Rafferty Memorial
Mair
Sentral Square
Harry T. Bates
Ate Bates
Francis Jobson
James Mullin
Thomas Parker
Statue of Liberty
Wilhimena Hanson
Columbia
Sergt. Henry Simonds
U. S. Marines
Manchester Unity
Kaiser
Borofsky
Fred Taylor
Harry Rodway
Manchester Unity Service
John Driscoll
Central Square
America
Marseillaise
Brittania
McCall
Maynard Joyous Victory Celebrations After War News
Maynard celebrated the surrender with parades, fire alarm sounds, and a mass gathering in Central square. Citizens, bands, and troops joined in singing The Star Spangled Banner and America while officials reported a wounded private and a later note of improved condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Central Square
America
Navy
Gen. Pershing
Admiral Sims
Horace Bates
Albert Mullin
Patrick Henry
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Maynard News
Edward Smith
Motor Transportation Corps
Joseph Smith
Concord Junction
Sergt
Charles Dyson
Harry Andrews
Homœopathic Hospital
Charles ‘Distasio
Boston University
Lillian Ramsey
Providence
A. B
Mabel Bishop
Vincent
L. Kelly
Co. G
13Th Machine Gun Battalion
Arley
Lawrence
Coast Artillery
Fort Rodman
New Bedford
Isabelle Pettigrew
Alexander
Pettigrew
Acton Sr
Charles F. Parsons
Federated Churches
William Nayle
Everett Wilson
Frank Archer
Alexander Bourke
Glenwood Cemetery
Aive
General Crowder
Ayer
S. A. Christie, M. D
Maynard Trust
Maynard, Mass
Staniy
Aril Tol
Records
Cantonments
Camp Devens
George H. Gutteridge
Aiv
Wanteca
Mass
Opeko Coffee
Opeko
DeLee’s Drug Store
Rexall
Glenwood Range
Maple
Johnson
Music Store
Emerson
Ivory
M. B. Church
Assabet Institution For Savings
Board of Investment
Charles H. Persons Arthur E. Walker
Charles H. Persons Orrin.s. Fowler William B. Case James R. Bent Abel
G. ‘Haynes
Haynes Black
Howard
Robert W. Carter
Howard Hamblen, M. D
L. P. Goulding
Pianoa
GOUTH
Sudbury
Mars
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