Local notes and war effort items from Maynard
A collage of community notices includes military assignments and home visits. Miss Phyllis Kingsbury hosts relatives in Attleboro. David Smith serves in Hoboken and Camp Greene. private Weir recovers from an ankle injury in Hoboken. The Dorcas Society, Holy Name club, and Walnut Street Mission church plan events. Y M C A Red Triangle fund wraps with 1514.54 raised and rally notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Haynes Co
Overland
Phyllis Kingsbury
Attleboro
Clarence Smith
Alvin Smith
Hoboken
N. J
U. S
Luckenbach
Harry Clark
Main St
Washington St
Boston
William Coulter
Mags
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
Wiliam” Weir
49Th U. S. Inf
Dorcas Society
B. Sanderson
Brooks St
Ray Hooper
Tufts College Union
Holy Name Club
Darling Block
Summer St
Burling
Germany
Camp Devens
Maynard
Worcester
Alexander Veitch
Moosup
Charles Courtney
Brooks
Walnut St. Mission Church
Alexander Kukko
Ralph Newton
Newport
R. 1
George Newton
Great'rd
Michael Dee
France
Mounted Military Police
Thomas Mansfield
George Prescott
Concord
Reed ‘Lyons
Stow
Alexander Nowak
Salem
Lyons
Nagle
Y. M. C. A. Red Triangle Fund
Wm. Gutteridge
Assabet Mills
American Powder Co
Red Cross
New Club Formed Adds Social Group After Dodge Club
A new social organization was organized Wednesday evening, joining the Dodge Club. George Stuart was elected president, Roy McCormack secretary, Herbert Martin treasurer, with Harold Sullivan, Barney Blatt, Walter Kane, Noble Morton, Frank Maley, Wm Tobin among the members. A Thanksgiving social dance is planned at Cooperative Hall.
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Dodgers
George Stuart
Roy McCormack
Herbert Martin
Harold Sullivan
Barney Blatt
Walter Kane
Noble Morton
Frank Maley
Wm. Tobin
Cooperstive Hall
Wealthy Trust Companies Sell New 1917 Edition
Massachusetts trust resources total 601.8 million with an 80.2 million gain from last year. The 15th edition of Trust Companies of the United States, published by United States Mortgage and Trust Co, covers 2000 firms with 600 pages of data. Total resources nationwide reach about 9 billion for year ending June 30, 1917, up 17 percent, with five-year growth near 68 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Massachusetts
United States Mortgage & Trust Company of
New York
John W. Platten
United States Mortgage & Trust Company
Trust Companies of
Maynard Grange Elects New Officers at Meeting
At the Maynard Grange gathering in the I O O F hall last night officers were elected for three years: Edmund Whitney master Alton White overseer Wm Hayward steward Orville Tucker assistant steward Leo Comeau gate keeper Miss Mary Murray lecturer Miss Grace Bishop secretary George Morse treasurer Mildred Morgan Ceres Mrs Grace Bourke Pomona Miss Charlotte Gault Flora Miss Mary E Finn lady assistant steward Elizabeth Bumpus chaplain Mrs Allie Martin member executive committee. A social hour followed with a program including musical readings and impersonations, featuring Miss Murray and Mrs Margaret May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Maynard Grange
Edmund Whitney
Alton White
Wm. Hayward
Orville Tucker
Leo Comeau
Mary Murray
Grace Bishop
George Morse
Treas
Ceres
Grace Bourke
Pomona
Charlotte Gault
Flora
Mary E. Finn
Elizabeth Bumpus
Allie Martin
Mother Machree
James Farrell
Margaret May
Huckleberry Finn
Thomas King
Sweetheart
Kenneth H. Damren
Oyster Supper for St George’s Men’s Club Night
The Men’s club of St George’s Episcopal church held its third annual ladies night with an oyster supper at the parish hall on Summer Street. John Webster and others directed servants and entertainment included banjo duets by George Lawton and George Clayton, plus vocal selections by Lindsey Smith and Mark Newton. An entertainment committee led by George Clayton and Frank Johnson arranged the program. a coordinating committee including Rev A B Papineau and Percy Robinson set plans. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George’s Episcopal Church
John Webster
Joseph Brown
Ernest Boothroyd
Frank Seckels
Henry Pah
George Lawton
George Clayton
Lindsey Smith
Mark Newton
George’. Clayton
Frank Johnson
Albert
Easthope
Rev
A. B. Papineau
Percy Robinson
Died at Stow resident Shervington hospital
Van long time resident of Stow dies Monday at Deatorness hospital Concord after stomach ulcers operation. Survived by 2 wives and two daughters.
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Talshervington
Stow
Deatorness Hospital
Concord
Regulations Issued for Bakeries Licenses and Standards
Washington orders bakeries producing 10 barrels of flour or more to obtain licenses effective December 1. Regulations set loaf sizes at one pound or multiples, with roll weights between one and three ounces. No ceiling price yet. competition will determine pricing. Ingredient limits cap sugar, milk fats, and fats. sugar reduction urged soon.
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Washington
Richard Murphy dies after illness at 41
Richard Murphy aged 41 died Monday evening after a three day battle with pneumonia. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Michael Murphy Brown Jr and is survived by two sisters Mrs William Carney and Mrs Mary Riley. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 AM at St Bridget's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Murphy
Michael Murphy, Brown Jr
William Carney
Mary Riley
St. Bridget’s Church
Infant of Fuller Family Dies in Strangulation Incident
The 18 month old son of Mr and Mrs Charles C Fuller of Los Angeles California died on November 10 from strangulation. Florence Oliver of this town is referenced as Mrs Fuller. A telegram announcing the death was received Sunday by Mr and Mrs William Oliver of Summer Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘C. Fuller
Los Angeles
Cal
Maynard men in quarantine again at Camp Devens
Caisson 2 of the Ammunition Train at Camp Devens includes Fred Willer Joseph White Hans Hanson Charles Jackson and others from Maynard. A company member is under observation with measles symptoms. The unit had just been released from a prior quarantine. Friends visiting Sunday said the men still enjoyed outdoor sports despite restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Devens
Fred Willer
Joseph White
Hans Hanson
Charles Jackson
Maynard
Agnes Charlotte Nordberg and Archibald Miller Wed in Congregational Parsonage
Miss Agnes Charlotte Nordberg daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nordberg Glendale street and Archibald Miller Walnut street were married Wednesday evening at the Congregational church parsonage Brooks street. Rev Frederick N Rutan officiated. Miss Ellen Spence served as bridesmaid and Harold Cuttell as best man. A reception at the bride’s home followed with many friends and valuable gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Charlotte . Nordberg
John Nordberg
Glendale St
Archibald Miller
Walnut
Congregational Church
Brooks St
Frederick N. Rutan
Ellen Spence
Harold Cuttell
Food Sale by Troop 2 Concord Scouts Draws $26
Boy Scouts Troop 2 Concord held a food sale at the Trinitarian vestry on Saturday afternoon. The attractive edibles sold quickly and the event raised more than $26 to support Red Cross linked good causes and troop activities.
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Concord
The
Red Cross
Army and Navy Yarn Shop Opens in Boston
A new shop at 215 Tremont St Boston will sell yarn at wholesale prices in small quantities for knitting for soldiers and sailors. Buyers sign a card stating the yarn is for a service member. The venture is under Massachusetts Public Safety and National Defense committees chaired by Mrs A L Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy
Tremont ‘St
Boston
Mass. Committee On Public Safety
The
Mass
Aman
Council of National Defense
A. L., Morse
Women’s Committee On National Defense
Overseers Meet at Bancroft Hotel Worcester
A meeting of the New England Overseers association gathered at the Bancroft hotel in Worcester on Saturday. Attendees included Overseers from the Assabet mills such as Eewin Toop John Lawton James Morgan John Durkin Charles Courtney Robert Jackson Joé Marsden Howard Doherty and George Coggswell. Thomas Holiday of Vassalboro Maine a former local resident also attended. Percy Taylor of Great Rd enlisted as a storekeeper in the U S navy and reported for duty at the Charlestown navy yard on Tuesday. Medford bowling match scheduled for Friday evening at Lynch Bros alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Overseers Association
Bancroft Hotel
Worcester
Assabet Mills
Eewin Toop
John Lawton
James Morgan
John Durkin
Charles Courtney
Robert Jackson
Joé Marsden
Howard Doherty
George Coggswell
Thomas Holiday
Vassalboro
Percy Taylor
U- 8
Navy
Charlestown Navy Yard
Medford
Lynch Bros
Alieys
Thanksgiving Velvet Sand Hats At Discount Prices
Velvet sand hats offered at four ninety five at Fullenton Hat Shop located on Main Street in Mi. The advertisement invites shoppers to buy affordable headwear, featuring a Thanksgiving themed sale with a fixed price.
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Fullenton Hat Shop
Main St
Maynard men called to colors as district drafts begin
Four Maynard men were called to the colors by the district selection board to replace those rejected by army doctors. The list includes John Keegan Douglas avenue Charles Heath Maple street Chin Wing Main at and Michael BH Lynch Elm Street. They reported to Camp Devens Tuesday. Across the district 22 were called in this allotment and about 10 Maynard men are expected to be called later. The board interviewed 50 registrants at Ayer with 20 aliens five already in service and 96 examined. Ten passed, eight filed exemptions, two passed but did not file. Six exemptions may be granted, adding to the district quota. Five more a week or 10 days. Chin Wing a notable draft call is connected with Main street laundry. his father is proprietor.
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Maynard
John Keegan
Douglas Ave
Charles Heath
Maple St
Chin Wing
Main At
Michael BH. Lynch
Elm &J
Camp Devens
Ayer
B. J. Coughlin
Leo S. Downey
Harry T. Andrews
Raymond Newhouse
Thomas W. Smith
Leo T. Byrne
John F. Carpenter
Archie
Miller
John F. White
Hillside
Pepperell
Mainst
Overseas Committee Sends Packages To Boys Over There
The Overseas committee lists expenditures and generous merchant support for sending care packages. Funds cover postage, mdse, and boxes, with credits to Burnham merchants and supporters including T. F. Parker and M. B. Church. A next package is planned in six weeks with gifts sought at Parker's store.
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Overseas Committee
George Hooper
Powder Mills
F. Parker
Main St
John Thompson
Bdawin
Toop
Maple St
C. J. Lynch
M. B. Church
Mdse
J. J. Ledgard
Sheridan Bros
Lynch Bros
Senate
F HE. Taylor Co
T. F. Parker
Harry T Bates
Enterprise
Middlesex Defeats Ward in League Bowling Match
Middlesex defeated Ward 8 to 0 at Lynch Bros. alleys with Tucker as high roller and Hinds starring for Ward. Rodway led the opposing team and R. Lent featured for Y. M. C. A. in the same event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Ward
Lynch Bros. Alleys
Tucker
Hinds
War Savings Plan Announced with Thrift and Certificates
Postmaster A J Coughlan announced the new war savings government plan going into operation on December 3 1917. Thrift stamps cost 25 cents each and war savings stamps range from 4.12 to 4.28 depending on purchase month. Certificates redeemable at 100 in 1923 with 17.60 profit if used December 1917 or January 1918. Stamps can be bought at post offices banks railroad stations and many public places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Coughlan
Treasury Department
United States
Midweek and Sunday Services at Congregational and Union Churches
Congregational Church led by Pastor N Rutan holds a Wednesday 7 30 midweek service under Deacon Wm H Gutteridge while the pastor attends the Newtonville session. Sunday services at 10 45 include timie and sermon. Union Thanksgiving service at the M E church features stereopticon views on God in American History with offerings for Armenian orphans. The Russian Orthodox choir of 25 voices sang to the congregation and received a warm welcome from the American congregation.
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N. Rutan
Wm. H. Gutteridge
Newtonville
Association of Ministers
Timie
Union
M. E
Father Lilikovich
Notice of Book 290 Adat and Sold
Assabet Institution for Savings announces that Book Number 290 has been adapted and sold under Chapter 590 Section 40 of Massachusetts law. Howard A. Wilson, Treasurer, Maynard Massachusetts. October 16, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assabet Institution For Savings
Howard A. Wilson
Maynard
Masa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maynard News
Augustus Morse
Dreschler
J. R. Rent
H. J Dwinell
Mary Wall
Alfred Haynes
Jessie Bell
John Ingham
Lyman Priest
Louis Shaw
Isaac Binks
Wilson Cuttell
Colonial Hall
Public Safety Committee
Kenneth H. Damien
Fre B. Walker
Verdun
John Sturtevant
Commonwealth, Pier
Louis Peel
Bancroft
Ph White
Billet Ee Ae ‘W
Rodway
Turnbull
Price
Rexall
Nason Street
Maynard, Mass
Locomobile Limousine
George H. O’brien
Rogers
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