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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1917

Page

3

Ladies Elected Officers At Concord Grange Meeting

At the Concord Grange gathering on November 20 in the A C U W hall, women were elected to all chair positions. Notable officers include Master Mrs Geo Williams and Lecturer Mrs Maria Olsen, with social whist and prizes for Mrs F B Powers and J W Raymond completing the event.

Concord Grange A. C. U. W. Hall Geo. Williams Maude Pet Orsen Maria Olsen Marion Moody Cass Theresa Macone Ming Edda Helsher J. C. Ingerson Ceres Tibbetts Pomona Granville Holden Flora Ransom Wells Frederick Taylor Franks Fred H. Powers Robert Huntley Inga Lee

Veteran Jewel Presented At Maynard Lodge Meeting

Andrew Dunlop received a veteran jewel marking 25 years of lodge membership at Maynard lodge No. 131 1.0.0. F. Odd Fellows hall hosted delegates from Stella lodge Carleton Place Ontario and district deputy G. M. Gardner Drew plus other officials. An oyster supper followed under Oliver Trees Alonzo Mason Alexander Marsden and Frank Archer chairing. The district deputy noted one tenth of U.S. enlisted men are Odd Fellows.

Maynard Lodge Andrew Vetahanre Odd Fellows Adidh "Howard Stella Lodge C. F Carleton Place Ontario Andrew Dunlop William G. Morris Oliver Trees Alonzo Mason Alexander Marsden Frank Archer U.S

Dancing Benefit Party at Union Hall for Soldiers

Invitations invite attendees to a Friday night dance at Union Hall Carridle on November 30 benefitting soldiers. Gray's Band Mandolin Orchestra of Lowell provides music and Miss Dorothy Thaxter performs a toe dance as an additional attraction.

Union Hall Carridle Gray’s Ban, Mandolin Orchestra Lowell Dorothy Thaxter

Annual Farm Bureau Meeting Set With Speaker

Farm bureau members will hold an annual meeting in town hall on Thursday December 6. A women's meeting at 11 a m a business session at noon a luncheon at 10 oclock and a general meeting at 2 p m are planned. L R Simons of the United States Department of Agriculture will address attendees.

Farm ‘Bureau Town Hall L.R. Simons United Stats Department of Agriculture Farms Bureau

Mitchell Military School Victorious Over Concord High

Mitchell Military School football team in Billerion executed two forward passes and a fake play to score two touchdowns against Concord High Second Eleven at Concord. The game on Tuesday, November 20 ended 12 to 0.

Mitchell Military School Billerion Concord High Concord

Woman's Parish to Meet December 17

The next meeting of the Woman's Parish Association will be held December 17. Entertainment will feature home talent and tea will be served.

Woman’s Parish Association

Anniversary Observance of Y P S C Bi Glendale Street Church

The fourth anniversary of the Y P S C Bi of Glendale Street Lutheran Church was observed with a Saturday night concert. Delegates attended from Rockport Peabody Allston Quincy Fitchburg and Worcester. Rev Miettinen and Edward Isaacs spoke. A poem by Inez Ketola was read. Sunday exercises featured Rev Y Joki and Rev John Vaananen with musical selections by Hilja Tuikka Martha Isaac and a quartet.

Glendale St. Lutheran Church Rockport Peabody Allston Quincy Fitchburg Worcester Miettinen E Gchburg Edward Isaacs Brighyl Matti Heinonen Young People’s Society Inez Ketola Y. Joki John ‘Vaananen Walnut St. Mission Church Miss Hilja Tuikka Martha Isaac Skagan Concord

Red Cross Quilt Donated by Local Committee

The Red Cross committee awarded a quilt to Mrs. George Bickford of 27 McKinley Street. The fundraiser realized 120 dollars to be added to the local Red Cross fund. Public response pleased the committee and the children contributed earnestly.

Whist Party at Darling’s Block Draws Large Attendance

The Hoy Name club hosted its popular whist party in the public rooms of Darling’s block at Summer and Nason streets on Wednesday night. Prizes awarded included ladies first Regina Connell, second Mrs Howard Jamieson, consolation Mrs James Mooney. gents first William Sweeney, second Bernard Garrigan, consolation Robert Sheridan. Next event set for Wednesday evening December 5. committee led by John Maley, Thompson Jr chairman, with O'Brien Howes Cleary and White.

Lib Darling’s Block Nason Sts Regina Connell Concord Junction Howard Jamieson James Mooney William Sweeney Bernard Garrigan Robert Sheridan John Maley Thompson Jr Joseph O’brien George Howes Michael Cleary Walter White

Local W C T U Holds Monthly Meeting at Brooks Street

The regular W C T U meeting met Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs. William Gutteridge on Brooks Street. Mrs. Harvey Richardson reported on the State convention at Brockton and two reports were read. A $25 donation was given to the White Ribbon home at Ayer. A social followed with readings by Mrs. Squire Siswick and Mrs. Amory Maynard. refreshments were served.

William Gutteridge Brooks St Harvey Richardson Brockton White Ribbon Ayer Squire Siswick Amory Maynard

Dorcas Society Plans Grange Sale Items at Déc 18

The Dorcas society met at Mrs. F B Sanderson’s Brooks Street home Friday afternoon chaired by her. They planned a fancy article sale at the upcoming Grange meeting Tuesday evening December 18. Mrs Ali e Martin was named general committee chairwoman, Mrs George Whitney led the apron table, and Mrs George Smith supervised the fancy article table.

Dorcas Society F. B.sanderson Brooks St Grange Allié Martin George Whitney George Smith

Funeral services for Richard Murphy Browns Jr.

Funeral services for Richard Murphy Brown Jr. were held Thursday morning at St. Bridget's church after his death on Monday of last week. A requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. John J. McHugh. Bearers included Nicholas Driscoll P. H. Murphy Timothy Duggan Alfred Carey Michael Tobin and Joseph Farrell. Interment followed at St. Bridget's cemetery.

Richard Murphy, Brown Jr St. Bridget’s Church John J. McHugh Nicholas Driscoll P. H. Murphy Timothy Duggan Alfred Carey Michael Tobin Joseph Farrell St. Bridget’s Cemetery

Widow of Harrison man dies after Friday night illness

Mrs Robert Warila of Harrison Street died Friday night at Framingham Hospital from peritonitis. She is survived by a husband and three children. Funeral services were held at Parker Street hall Sunday afternoon. Members of the Finnish Workingmen's Association escorted the body to Glenwood Cemetery.

Robert Warila Harrison, St Framingham Hospital Parker St. Hall Finnish Workingmen’s Association Gilen‘wood Cemetery

Delivered Supplies Record for Red Cross Chapter

Delivered supplies valued at $175 to the Red Cross chapter. The items were prepared by members, with Bert Hatch coordinating and the gesture noted alongside the involvement of William Litchfield and McCleary.

William Litchfield Luce. McCleary Meers

Things to Be Thankful For

The United States stands as a champion of democracy opposing autocracy and militarism. The nation is a source of hope for freedom worldwide. Thanksgiving notes include small comforts like morning coffee and cranberry pies. More than fifty Maynard boys sail patrol boats or serve in France, with letters bringing news they are well and happy.

United States of America Maynard France

Privates Assigned to 14th Company at Camp Devens

Privates Michael Lynch John Kee gan and Charles Heath reported at Camp Devens Tuesday of last week under the selection board. They passed army doctors examinations and have been assigned to the 14th Company Depot Brigade. Caisson 2 Ammunition Train remains under quarantine after a measles case among its members. Private Jos Booth Royd is at the base hospital with measles. Men may return home for Thanksgiving with furloughs extended to early Friday morning.

Michael Lynch John Keegan Charles Heath Camp Devens 14Th Caisson 2 Maynard Pri. Jos. Boothroyd Camp Devens Mdassés

Amory Maynard Hosts Matron and Patrons Night

Woburn Alethean chapter of C & S held a social evening with Mrs. Amory Maynard and Mrs. Irving Dart attending. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Binks and several Binks siblings, Mrs. James Mallinson, and Mrs. Nat Cole of South Acton in a function marking church society events. Frank Goettler and Linden Goettler traveled to Camp Devens and then to Hartford and Broad Brook before returning.

Amory Maynard Alethean Chapter Woburn Amory Maynard Irving Dart Isaac Binks Rank Binks Clara Viola Binks James Mallinson Nat Cole South Acton North Andover Frank Goettler Linden Sr Devens Albert Goettler Hartford Broadbrook Herbert Hastings Orange Clarence Hastings Raymond. Smith Thomas Smith Parker ,St U. S. Naval’ Reserve

Community service and gifts mark morning church

A large congregation heard an eloquent Thanksgiving sermon from Pastor and joined in an evening union service on Makers of American History. Donations of vegetables totaling 85 dollars were sent to Morgan Memorial in Boston for Armenians.

Lindsey Smith Morgan Memorial Boston Charles B. Parsons Frederick N. Rutan Congregational Church Camp Devens Jennie Hattie Naylor Mma Greenhalge Mary Hodges Ralph Jones Elmer Cook Carl Parsons Herbert Howard Walfred Riihilouma Gail Parsona Charles F. Parsons Lucy Crafe Chicopée Raymond Cole Springfield Chicopee ‘ Methodist Episcopal F. H. Morgan Maynard M. B. Chitch Emmanuel Taylor Philathea Martha Parker Randell Rd

Thanksgiving Service At Union Congregational Church

The annual service featured a full choir led by Horace F. Bates and a sermon by Rev. F. N. Rutan on reasons for thanks during distress. Mr and Mrs James Sheridan posted a service flag with one star. their son Harold serves with the 104th regiment in France.

Union Congregational Church Prin Horace F. Bates James ‘Sheridan Harold 104Th Régiment France

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