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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1917

Page

5

Maynard News Roundup From Patriotville Area

Bradford Parker takes two weeks off from American Powder Co duties. Miss Lacy Scully visits Maynard. Red Triangle fund drives to aid soldiers. Dr. Raymond Palmer weekend with mother in Providence. Local family moves to Stow Center. Hayward and Bean groups visit Horace Bates. Red Cross sewing 100 gift bags for cantonment soldiers. Miss Alice Rapson barn party proceeds aid Red Cross. Government to deliver express packages to French soldiers via Hoboken by Dec 5. Christmas mail to overseas troops heavy at Maynard Post Office.

Bradford Parker American Powder Co Lacy Scully Foxboro Mildred Morgan Thompson St Red Triangle Fund Raymond Palmer Ellen M. Palmer Providence Ernest Reynard National Express Co Stow Centre George Meade Hillside St Ellen Palmer W.S. Hayward A. Bean Quincy Horace Bates Summer Hill Rd Maynard Red Cross Alice Rapson Blmhurst Farm Maynard Red Cross France New York U. S. Army Hoboken

Woman's Club Supports Y M C A Drive With Committee

The Woman's club met at Masonic hall with a large turnout. A 10 member committee led by Mrs. Augustus Morse was set to aid the Red Triangle campaign for YMCA work. Funds of 16.01 for War Orphans and 37.50 for Federation were raised, with plans to replace a planned table at the Federation event. Dr. Philip A. Parsons spoke on Just Plain Folks and music was provided by Mrs. F N Rutan and Miss Judith Nordberg.

Woman’s Club Masonic Hall Augustus Morse Summer St Red Triangle A.E. McCleary Gilbert M. Hawkes South’ Braintree Fowler West Newton War Orphan's Fund Federation Philip A. Parsons Syracuse University Judith Nordberg

Bazaar Night Sparks Holiday Spirit At Colonial Hall

Parsonage Aid Society hosts two night Methodist bazaar at Colonial Hall with a large turnout. Children perform under Miss Anna Holt including dances, recitations and piano selections amid patriotic decor and booths run by local members.

Parsonage Aid Society Colonial Hall Methodist Church Anna Holt Marion Garland Madonna Louka Jeanette Johnston Bernice Lester Edna Paine Martha Vanaanen Cis Archer Loretta Mullin Evelyn Hamblen U. S Florence Jackson Dorothy Priest Harold Brown William Bain Martha Vaananen Pauline Newton Alice Hurd France America Francis Coughlan Benjamin Taylor Martha Vanaanen Richard Parmenter Agnes Richardson Joshua Naylor Charles Richardpoer Harriet Naylor Harvey Richardson Samuel Parker Belgium Russia England

Wanted by the head of day general household work

Gall at 62 River Street Mayner seeks general household help. Job entails daily chores and maintenance with steady daily hours. Applicants should be reliable and capable of basic domestic tasks in a private residence.

Gall River St Mayner

Died Sunday James McDonald II Veteran of Civil War

James McDonald II died Sunday at 7 45 AM after a two week illness at his son John McDonald’s home on McKinley Street. Born in 1831 in Kings County Ireland he emigrated in 1856 and lived in Maynard eight years. A Civil War veteran he served from 1862 to 1864 with Co C 48th Mass. Regt and was wounded at Ft Hudson. Funeral Monday 3 30 PM at home Rev Frederick N. Ruten officiated. Interment Ashaway Rhode Island Oak Grove Cemetery. Survived by sons John Maynard Warren Mystic Connecticut and daughter Margaret Conroy Worcester.

James McDonald II James McDonald John McDonald McKinley St Kings County Ireland Worcester Maynard Amesbury Co. C Ft. Hudson Mississippi Frederick N. Ruten Congregational Church Ashway R. I Oak Grove Cemetery Mystic Post Mystic Isaac Davis Post John of Warren Margaret Conroy

Urged to Save Coal from Wood Use Across New England

A conference of fuel officials, foresters, Grange members, woodland owners, and others from New England adopted resolutions urging use of wood to save coal. They call for prompt cordwood cutting, portable sawmilling, local organization, and county level committees under the fuel administrator to stimulate production and reasonable prices. Also noted are local notices of a birth and local business sales.

The Grange New England

Life as Adventure in Old Times and Superstitions

A reflective piece recalls ancestors living with wonders like human headed fish and centaurs, noting how modern knowledge dulls childlike romance. It contrasts superstition and magic with today’s science while musing on literature’s influence and the pull of mystery.

Nevah

Committee Met and Y M C A Drive Outlined

Public Safety committee at Riverside hall heard the resignation of Dr Howard Hamblen as chairman and elected Horace Bates to lead. Kenneth Damien heads the Red Triangle drive to raise Maynard allotment for Y M C A huts fund with a $35 000000 goal and a Colonial hall public meeting planned with overseas speaker and band concert.

Europe Jacob Laurilla Charles Williams Jeremiah Bradley A. T. Haynes John O. Thompson A. Distasio Gavin Taylor Wm H. Gutteridge William Stockwell Colonial Hall

Midweek and Weekend Services at Local Church Fraternal Service

Frederick N. Rutan announces schedule with Wednesday midweek service at 7 30. Sunday 10 45 morning worship with choir led by Horace Bates. Sermon by pastor. Sunday school at noon. Junior C E at 4 Senior C E at 6 Evening service at 7. Special music by Maynard choir and joint Russian Orthodox pastor Father Lilukovitch and American pastor. Public invited.

Frederick N. Rutan Horace Bates Junor CE C. E Maynard Lilukovitch

Evening school opens winter session at Summer St building

The evening school opened the winter session at the Summer St building Friday with 50 students. Eight more registered at Monday's session. Principal Horace Bates leads the program hosting three weekly evening sessions and plans to expand studies to include broader topics.

Sidney McCleary Named Merchants Representative

Sidney Be McCleary, proprietor of the Mainst grocery and bakery, is appointed merchants representative for Maynard to ensure retail store guidelines from state and federal food authorities are properly carried out.

Sidney. BE. McCleary Maynard

Maynard Men Sharpen Soldier Duties at Camp Devens

At Camp Devens the Maynard men adapt to military life with stricter discipline and broader drills. Among those home for the weekends were several locals returning from training and assignments.

Maynard Camp Devens

Arrest of Corp. Robert Cleary on Worthless Checks Charges

Corp. Robert Cleary of Co A 49th New York regiment was arrested by Patrolman Samuel King in Boston on a charge of passing worthless checks. Federal charges include desertion and forgery. police say he faces five larceny-by-check counts. Cleary has a long criminal history and recent activity in Boston with checks ranging from 20 to 35 dollars.

Dedham Boston Camp Devens Beltows Falla National Bank Haverhill New Hampshire Cleary American Powder Co Agsabet Mills U. S. Army

Whist Party for Red Cross by Ladies' Auxiliary

A. O. H. Ladies' auxiliary plans a whist party at Masonic hall to aid Maynard Red Cross. The event is set for Monday November 26 with prizes for winners. Tickets are sold by committee members Mrs James McCarthy Mrs Mary Cook Mrs Annie Kingsley Mrs Katherine Kingsley Mrs Katherine Ineson Mary Flannery Mrs Mary Moore.

Masonic Hall Maynard Red Cross James McCarthy Oaknt Mary Cook Annie Kingsley Katherine Kingsley West Acton Katherine Ineson South Acton Mary Flannery Mary Moore Walcott St

Middlesex Team Wins Bowl Match in Close Finish

The Middlesex team led by Captain Cematan Lgae g. won a bowl match on Wednesday evening as records fell for team and individual scores. Y. M. S. C. opened with 528 in the first string, then Eid Billet sparked a late rally totaling 540 to clinch the string and the match, with fans roaring as the final balls rolled.

Middlesex Cematan Lgae G Eid. Billet Bis

Lost Book Notice Under Acts Chapter 590

Public notice announces a lost book case under Chapter 590 Section 40 of Acts. Authorities request the owner to provide identifying details and proof of ownership by a specified deadline to reclaim the item.

Overseas Committee Sends 54 Packages to Soldiers Abroad

The Maynard Overseas committee mailed 54 boxes to soldiers serving in France England Scotland and along the Irish coast Christmas gifts included tobacco pipes cigarettes Bull Durham papers chocolate and knitted socks. Non smokers received candy and cookies. Gifts funded by community subscriptions and Red Cross sock gifts. Headquarters at Thos Parker Main St with deliveries to continue as funds permit. Members named include Thomas J Parker Harry T Bates and The Enterprise agent.

Overseas Committee Maynard France England Scotland Dill Maynard Overseas Committees Maynard Red Cross Parker Main St Edward Ledgard Force Vincent Kelley Dominick Moore Dominick Laskowski Michael Lesage Charles Luker Alfred Louma Hmiett L. McCarthy Cornelius Moynihan John Manning Eugene Manning Roy Nelson John R. Nordberg Joel F. Par«menter Harold Sheridan Harold Hanson William Moynihan James ‘Carney Raymond ‘Connors Charles Coulter Amex Paris Joseph Beavis Fores Frank Downey Hartwell Flood Guyer Fowler C. M Whitney Bent Hugh Connors Russell Stone American Forestry Walter Denniston William C. Taylor David Sharpe John Gallagher Ernest Rasmussen Hdats Arthur Lord E Binns Ates Tér J Kelley Harry &, Croft John Dunn Supply Co Zachery Minko Stanislaw Edingki Aid ‘Scott Hast End Hamilton Philip’ Dwinell Tucker Clo New York James Paseer Ale U. 8 Joseph “Paine le Nashville N. Y Ped Paine Navy Harold Garney John Higgins New Jersey Frankie Bath Thomas J. Parker Harry T. Bates Enterprise

Child Welfare Exhibit to Be Shown This Week

State Health Department launches a Child Welfare Exhibit under Dr. Lyman A. Jones to educate the public on reducing infant mortality. Free booklet The Baby and You will be provided. Demonstrations, talks, and multilingual outreach are planned at Riverside Hall on November 20 and 21 with support from local groups.

State Department of Health Lyman Asa Jones Division of Hygiene Riverside Hall Genevieve R. Jules R. N Irene K. Griffin John Francis’ ‘Jablonski Maynard Board of Health Woman's Club Supt. of Schools Wm. H B. J. Coughlin

Mrs Grinnell Dies After Long Illness In Local Home

Mrs Elizabeth Grinnell aged 68 died at the home of Mrs Washburn on Walnut and Parker Streets after a long illness. She had resided here six years. Funeral services were held in Fall River Wednesday morning. She is survived by a cousin in Fall River.

Elizabeth Grinnell Washburn Carm Walnut and Parker Sts Fall River

Magdeline Chapter Members Attend Marlboro Event

Many members of Magdeline chapter O. B. 8 attended the visitation and banquets of Marlboro chapter Monday evening. Notables present included Mr. and Mrs. George Merrick, Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Priest, Mrs. Albert B. Batley, Mrs. Gilbert M. Hawkes, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goettler.

Magdeline Chapter Marlboro George Merrick Harry T. Bates Wallace Priest Albert B. Batley Gilbert M. Hawkes Prank Goettler

Lecture Reports Fraternal League Meeting and Lecture

The regular monthly meeting of the Men s Fraternal League was held at the Congregation church vestry Tuesday evening. M Weitt was elected to the Levingery Board filling the vacancy from Robert Jackson s resignation. A $10 donation was made to the Red Triangle fund. Kenneth H Damien gave an interesting lecture on State Institutions and Their Work.

Men's Fraternal ‘League Congregation Levigory Robert Jackson Red Triangle Fund Kenneth H. Damien

Presentation of Wrist Watch to Private Pine by Friends

Private Patrick Pine received a wrist watch from friends who gathered at Mrs. Mary Martin Sr. home. George Woodbury presented it after a special supper on Saturday night. A Christmas package was sent to Private Joel Parmenter in France by former mill office employees. A lost black book was reported Sunday near Ping Street corner and a reward offered for its return to 168 Main St Maynard.

Patrick Pine Jay Mary Martin George Woodbury Joel. Parmenter, Co. D 104Th Inf France Ue Mi Ping, St. Corner Reef Main St Maynard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maynard News Woman’s Club Met Louis Peel Nest Dr. Garland Parker Hatch Walter Peterson Lester Sebastian Vermont Main St. Hone D. Dole Acton Bedford Crescent Ave Tel Lexar Edward Byrne William’ H. ‘Gutteridge Brooks St Hudson Charles H. Stanley & Co 8. Borowsky Cambridge Samuel Lever Devens WHIST MID , White Miller Ie Farrell I Billet Ee Y. M Glover Hoffman Panton Killonen R. Lent A . Murrey W. Lynch H J. Murray Hoar Flaherty I. W. Lynch Crotty Si G. Lynch West Acto Blume J. J. Murray P Ward M. S.C J Ward George E. Theodore Cor. Nason Mildred Stone Shuidio
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