Maynard News Mixed Local Notices and Army Call-Ins
Arnold Lincoln works as driver for W. C. Strout while John McPherson stays home ill on Parker Street. Harold Garney serves as gunner’s mate in the U S Navy transport service. Local social notes mention visits and guests from Lawrence Boston and Cleveland with many holiday plans. The town reports on births, auctions, school staff traveling, and civic events including the Maynard Grange meeting and local entertainment. Liberty bonds officer Merrick reports bond purchases. several families host relatives and soldiers’ letters encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Lincoln
W. C. Strout
John McPherson
Parker St
Harold Garney
Transport Service
U. S. Navy
John Banford
Lawrence
Ann May Uncles
Boston
Marion Jones
Gréat Rd
Roy + fina
Hudson
Acton
Raynond Smith
Parker Sr
Bumpkin Island
U. S. Naval Reserve
Charles Wilcox
A. T. Haynes
C. B. Moore
Win- Cheba
M. B. Ghareh
Fowler Block
Francis Lowney
Kenneth
Donald
Cambridge
Daniel Lowney
George Merrick
Assabet Mills Liberty
Liberty
Fe Reserve Bank
James Coulter
Maria Abbott
Acton &J
Roslindale
Busines
Maynard
Grange
Gilbert M. Hawkes, Brown Sr
Ayer
South Acton
South Acton W. C. T. Uv. Miss Winifred Wilmot
Cleveland
O. James A. Coughlan
St. Lavery
John A. Finigan
Concord
Mabel Comeau
Mystic
Albert Parker
Express Messenger
Marlboro
Found New Use for Pulpit in Lively Reminiscence
Canon Shearme recounts a tale of a pastor visiting a remote parish where the sexton’s wife pleads him to skip the sermon. She fears the pulpit contains a turkey that might emerge during the service. The clergyman probes and learns of the unexpected domestic distraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon Shearme
Sally
Passon
Eggs Rich in Protein and Vital Nutrients
An article emphasizes eggs as a rich protein source and a provider of fat and minerals such as sodium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, and magnesium. It notes high digestibility, easy preparation, and potential substitution for other protein foods when prices allow.
Swedish Almanac Names Add Christian Saints for Each Day
The Swedish almanac adds daily Christian names for each date, subject to royal approval, to broaden choices for parents and reduce repetition. A similar royal authority backed almanac exists in a German state. Also noted are a lost athletic clothes bag notice and a pleasant room to let with steam heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brooks
Morrells Celebrate 25th Anniversary at Maynard Home
Mr and Mrs Arthur Morrell of 26 Harrison Street marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Saturday evening. Relatives neighbors and friends from Pittsfield Gilbertville and Leominster attended. A collation followed with vocal and instrumental selections games and dancing. They wed in Gilbertville and have lived in Maynard sixteen years. The couple has five children four sons Fred William Arthur Douglas and a daughter Mrs Walter White who helped receive guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Morrell
Harrison St
Pittsfield
Gilbertville
Leominster
Maynard
Fred
William
Arthur
Douglas
Walter White
S. Fowler
Maynard Branch
Red Cross
Marlboro
George Fowler
Stowe
Framingham
Mass
Orrin Fowler
Brooks St
Burke
Sadie ‘Stitt
Hartford
Driscoll
Harrison -St. the White Cross ‘Guild
Riverside School
Miss Ruth
Theresy
WILL SPEAK TONIGHT PRIVATES DAY AND WHITE
Privates Day and White, World War I veterans, will lecture at Riverside Hall this evening. Tickets are in high demand and a large crowd is expected. White was wounded in the stomach after two years of fighting on the Western Front and Day lost his right leg at the Somme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
White
Riverside Hall
Western Front
Somme
War tax stamps to go on sale December first
War tax stamps will meet the requirements of the recent law and go on sale at the local post office Saturday December 1. U S War saving certificates and thrift stamps will also be placed on sale the same date under Postmaster Coughlan supervision in many stores offices and banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Coughlan
Private Elmer Mattson Reports Warm Camp Gordon Weather
In a Tuesday letter from Camp Gordon Georgia Private Elmer Mattson says the weather is warm with coatless days and shirt sleeves though midnight air feels cooler. He notes meeting Maynard boys and compares Camp Gordon favorably to Camp Devens and mentions sending a package of cotton to his wife Katherine Mattson of Hillside Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Mattson
Camp Gordon
Maynard
Camp Devens
Mattson
Katherine Mattson
Hillside St
Water sale announced after store flood at A. T Haynes
A burst water pipe on Tuesday night flooded the second story of the A. T Haynes store and soaked stock and show rooms below. Owner Mr. Haynes says the damage will not be irreparable and has issued a water sale at great reduction starting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T Haynes
Haynes
The
Enterprise
Maynard Bowling League Standings Update
The Maynard bowling league reports Saturday standings with teams and player rankings. Details remain terse as the section provides an at-a-glance snapshot of current positions and scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Maynard ‘Bowling League
Questionnaire on military registration sent to local boards
Regulations on the June 6 registration questionnaire are in local boards, to be mailed about December 15. Every registrant must complete the form within seven days. Lawyers may assist boards in preparing the questionnaire. Royal Harriman of Stow won exemption. An arsenal official affidavit supported needed work at Watertown. A Lunenburg farmer exemption was granted for agricultural reasons by the district board. The district appeals officer notes the case and confirms thorough local review. It is unlikely 21 year olds registered after June 5 will be drafted unless Congress amends the draft law, with War Secretary Baker opposing changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Harriman
Stow
U. S. Arsenal
Watertown
Arsenal
Boston
Lunenburg
A. B. McCleary
Government Fan
Congress
U. S
Baker
Excellent Record By Wardzata In Typewriter Test
Edward Wardzata of the commercial department senior class achieved 66 words per minute net for 10 consecutive minutes with three errors at the Remington Typewriter Co. Boston branch. This surpasses the medal threshold and marks the third gold medal won by Maynard entrants, following Mildred I Rodway and Mary O'Donnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wardzata
Commercial Department
Remineton
Boston
Remineton Typewriter Co
Pennington Typewriter Co
New York
Wardzala
Maynard
Mildred I. Rodway
Mary O'Donnell
Middlesex Central Pomona Meets at Riverside Hall
The regular meeting convened Thursday afternoon and evening with members from Somerville Everett Waltham Bedford Concord Sudbury Weston and Acton. An afternoon program featured a vocal duet by Mrs Gilbert M Hawkes and Mrs George Smith and a reading by Mrs Mary Murray. A 6 o'clock supper followed in the Congregational church vestry under a 5-member Maynard Grange committee led by Mrs F B Sanderson. The evening session saw the fifth degree worked for a class of 28 candidates, nine from this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Central Pomona
Riverside Hall
Somerville
Everett
Waltham
Bedford
Concord
Sudbury
Weston
Actons
Gilbert M. Hawkes
George Smith
Mis
Mary Murray
Congregational Church
Maynard Grange
F. B. Sanderson
Death of George F. Merrick Father of George H. Merrick
George F. Merrick died Wednesday at his son Herbert’s home in Andover. Born November 24, 1832 in Munson, he was father to George H. Merrick cashier of the Assabet Mills. Funeral services were held in Andover with interment at Palmer. He also left three sons Charles F. of Allston Edward L. of Lawrence and Herth B. of Andover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Merrick
George H. Merrick
Assabet Mills
Herbert
Andover
Munson
Palmer
George
Charles
Allston
Edward L
Lawrence
Herth B
Maynard War Fund Accounts Reported By Treasurer
Total U M C A war fund receipts 1545.29 expenditures Maynard 17 net 1538.29 treasurer William H Gutteridge notes pledges not yet paid delaying final closing Lost Book 2905 declared lost under Massachusetts law Assabet Institution aid in Howard A Wilson treas Maynard Mass Oct 16 1917
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
William H. Gutteridge
Mass
Assabet Institution For
Howard A. Wilson
Treas Maynard
Mase
Sugar Shortage Sparks Town Rumor and Restraint
A truck with a sugar load arrived Friday drawing strong local attention and mixed comments about waste. Dealers report limited supply and uncertain timing of restock while state officials warn the shortage may ease but remain constrained. Citizens voice wartime sacrifice as residents pledge sugarless living to aid the Sammies.
Died Sunday Mrs Ann Ley, wife of Thomas Kelly
Mrs Ann Ley died Sunday morning after a long illness. Born in Renews Newfoundland she was 43 and lived here many years. Survived by husband Thomas and a son Harold. Funeral at St Bridget's Church Tuesday with a Requiem Mass led by Rev P D Meagher. Organist A Hilferty. selections by Miss Minnie Hilferty. Bearers included Timothy Duggan and others. Interment at St Bridget's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Thomas ‘Kelley
Percival Jr
Renews
Newfoundland
Harold
St. Bridget’s Church
P. D. Meagher
A.hilferty
Minnie Hilferty
Timothy Duggan
Daniel O'Connell
James King
Andrew Fardy
Thomas Fowler
Edward Powers
St.Bridget’s ‘Cemetery
WANTS AMERICAN CIGARETTES
Private Harold Sheridan of Company D Second Infantry Forces writes from France on November 5 that he is feeling well and wishes to receive American cigarettes. He notes a prior letter may not have arrived and mentions ice packages sent by his family containing the brands he desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Sheridan
Co. D
Wxp
Andra
James Sheridan, Summitt Sr
Francé
Sheridan
Tod Teek
Subscriptions Arrived for Maynard Liberty Loan Bonds
Several full paid subscriptions arrived at the Savings Institution for Liberty Loan bonds. Owners are urged to claim them and pay any due installments promptly to aid the treasurer's work.
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Maynard News
Grace Bishop
Orville Tucker
F. H. Tucker
Harry Bates
Acton Sr
Jerome Bates
Lynn
Silas Parker
Clinton
Nicholas Driscoll
Bangor
Main St
Cooperative Hall
Colonial Orchestra
Brown’s
Mail Enterprise
Optometrist
Bexton
Parson
Ayer Concord
Ucamp Gordon
Middlesex
Ward
K. of P
Y. M.S
West Acton
K. of
Medford
Lerer Ladies
Lerer
GC. H. Stanley Co
Pomona
Rexall
Nason Street
Maynard, Mass
Unter the Linden
Berlin
Hoover
Puidays
Assabet Institution For Savings Incorporated
Rogers
Nasan Street
Geo. H. Gutteridge
Hackghlan Co. Te
Maynard Block
Room
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