Maynard WCTU Meeting Highlights Prohibition Talk
The Maynard WCTU met at Mrs Wentworth’s Acton street home with president Mrs H A Wilson presiding. Mrs John Case of South Acton spoke on Prohibition Under the Peacock Flag in Burma, India, detailing Burma’s culture, women’s roles, pagodas and the impact of British alcohol.
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Wentworth
Case
South Acton
John Wentworth
Acton St
H. A. Wilson
Prohibition
Boston
France
John Case
Burma
India
Coal Prices Seen Steady for Winter Despite Freight Costs
A local coal dealer predicts coal will stay near the present level around 11 dollars per ton this winter with little hope for reduction. He notes the 9 dollar Boston wholesale price plus freight and charges prevents local dealers from lowering prices.
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Boston
Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets November 30 as Day of Thanks
Town Clerk Frank Sanderson received Governor McCall's Thanksgiving Proclamation designating Thursday November 30 as a day of thanksgiving. The text asks for gratitude for a healthier commonwealth and a higher life, and prays for a swift end to war, noting that while war comes from older leaders, the boys suffer as victims.
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Frank, Sanderson
McCall
Commonwealth
Europe
White Cross Guild Christmas Sale and Meeting Notice
The White Cross Guild announces a Christmas sale of fancy and useful articles at Cooperative hall on Tuesday December 12 with an entertainment by Guild members. A regular meeting at Riverside hall Sunday December 3 at 4 pm will include the election of officers for the ensuing year.
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White Cross Guild
Cooperative Hall
Guild
Riverside Hall
Moynihan and Killowen Receive Full Pay After Border Service
William Moynihan, recently mustered out after Mexican border duty, will return to spinning at American Woolen Co. mills. He received full weekly pay of $19.04 for three months, with similar待遇 noted for John Killowen of Co. M. & Regt., who earned full pay during three border months from Lapointe Machine Co. of Hudson.
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William Moynihan
U. S
American Woolen Co
National Guard
John Killowen
Co. M. & Regt
Lapointe Machine Co
Hudson
Town considers safe ice skating in open spaces
A father suggests flooding an open area to provide a safe ice skating space for boys aged 10 to 12. He notes ponds are unsafe when ice is thin and urges playground advocates to consider the idea as an ounce of prevention.
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India
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Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Great Lakes
Admitted Members of Holy Name Society Move to New Quarters
Two members were admitted to membership at the Holy Name society meeting at Cannon's hall Sunday evening. The club will move from Cannon's hall to new quarters in Kroll block on Main street Thursday.
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Holy Name Society
Cannon's Hall
Kroll Block
Main St
Notable Services and Talks at M. and C. Church
Morning worship featured readings of messages from President Wilson and Governor McCall. Rev. A Morrill Osgood preached a Thanksgiving sermon. At 3 30 p m the Men's Forum heard Dr George B Dean of Worcester. Evening worship included a stereopticon lecture on The Life of Our Lord.
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Wilson
Gov. McCall
A. Morrill Osgood
George B. Dean
Worcester
Our Lord
Miss Nellie Crotty Surprised With Linen Shower
Residents on Thompson Street hosted a linen shower for Miss Nellie Crotty on Thursday evening. About 30 friends attended enjoying games vocal and instrumental music and refreshments after the surprise event.
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Nellie Crotty
Thompson St
Ladies Benevolent Society Supper and Comedy Night
The Great SsUuCccEsSs Ladies Benevolent Society held a harvest supper and three act comedy The Teaser despite poor weather. Menu included ham, corned beef, mashed potatoes, cabbage, squash, beets, pies, coffee and fruit. Cast featured Mrs Marion Fleming Miss Lillian Childs Arnold Hay George Smith Dr Thorp and more.
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Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Laevening
Marion Fleming
Lillian Childs
Pauline Bent Arnold Hay
Guyer Fowler
Thorp
George Smith
Drusilla Todd
W. X. Macurda Araliah Higgins
Arthur Millington Ebenezer Randall
Wm. Mann
Howard Case
Florence Mann
George Coggswell
Albert Goettler
Jack Frost
Annie and
Inez McDonald
Marion Townsend
Irene Martin
Dorothy Persons
Mellody Couple Treasures Wedding Tour Visit
Mr and Mrs Joseph Mellody of Pittsfield spent the week with Mr and Mrs Do J Lynch. Mrs Mellody is formerly Miss Irene Murphy of this town. They were on a wedding tour after marrying in Pittsfield last Monday.
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Joseph Mellody
Pittsfield
Do. J. Lynch
Mellody
Irene Murphy
Funeral for Mrs Paul Wilson Held at Concord Street Home
Funeral services were held Thursday at 9 a.m. at the deceased’s Concord street home. Rev A B Papineau of St George Episcopal church officiated. Music included Nearer My God to Thee Abide with Me and Lead Kindly Light performed by Mrs John Sunderland and Mrs Chas Stanley. Attendees came from Lowell Pawtucket and Providence.
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Paul Wilson
Concord St
A. B. Papineau
St. George Episcopal Church
John Sunderland
Chas. Stanley
Lowell
Pawtucket
Providence
R. I
Candidates Initiated At Maynard Lodge I O O F
At the Maynard lodge I O O F regular meeting three candidates received the initiatory degree. An oyster supper followed under Oliver Trees direction. Arrangements were by Fred Randall Oliver Trees Fred Archer Alexander Marsden Alonzo Mason and Arthur Lord.
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Maynard Lodge
Oliver Trees
Fred Randall
Fred Archer
Alexander Marsden
Alonzo Mason
Arthur Lord
Glendale Lutheran church fair and sale successful evening
The Glendale st Lutheran church held a fair and sale of fancy articles at the church on Wednesday evening. An entertainment by Sunday school children included vocal soloists I Arola Ellen Johnson Annie Anderson and others with a duet by John and George Anderson. Remarks were given by Victor Harju and Matti Helonen.
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Glendale St. Lutheran Church
I. Arola
Ellen Johnson
Annie Anderson
Ida Hendrickson
John
George Anderson
Helia Tuuika
Helen Salo
Annie Erickson
A. Marjamar
Elizabeth Wuorinen
Lempi Hager
Inez Ketola
Victor Harju
Matti Helonen
Membership Application Received at Progressive Lodge Meeting
At a regular meeting of Progressive Lodge K of P at the Masonic hall on Wednesday evening one application for membership was received. Clifford Jones G V and Albert N Ghaw DG C of Concord Junction were present on a fraternal visit.
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Progressive Lodge
K. of P
Masonic Hall
Clifford Jones
G. V
Albert N. Ghaw
Concord Junction
Expense at election tallies town cost
The town spent about 80.75 for the recent election covering tellers clerks booth setup and takedown warrants printing and lunch. An additional 20 was charged for printing voting lists.
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