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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1918
Page
8
A Maynard soldier at Camp Devens shares a verse written by a comrade of the 18th Company detailing a confrontation between Kaiser Wilhelm and the Devil in a telephone dialogue. The piece blends WWI wartime bravado with moral reflections and ends with a philosophical note on the self and circumstances.
The West Acton 61 65 era and the 26th Massachusetts regimental group gathered at G A R hall to mark the 45th reunion. About 380 attended from near and far, four deaths were recorded, officers were elected, and a large lunch followed by afternoon programs included patriotic talks and songs. The event featured remarks by Rev Luther Morris and Mrs Evelyn Reed and closed with The Star Spangled Banner as Old Glory waved.
Maynard opened the Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan with a $123 000 first day subscription before banks closed. The tally reached $120 000, with Maynard’s total later showing a $216 000 allotment—an increase over the prior loan. The drive runs to Oct 19, and volunteers from Assabet Mills and the Women’s Liberty Loan committee logged strong daily totals and 400 applications.
The Maynard Christmas fund for service members rose to 412.05 after a recent dance. Proceeds of 227.00 were raised by patriotic young ladies, with ongoing gifts from Local Union 771 and several individuals. At least 1500 is needed to send a five dollar present to each Maynard man with the colors. Contributions may be left with Overseas committee members or designated merchants.
Public schools close until next Monday due to an influenza epidemic. A dance for the Soldiers' Christmas fund, planned by the Four Aces for Monday evening, is postponed until the ban ends. Four organizers will run the event when allowed. Albert J Mullin has enrolled at Boston University Law School as a regular student and will not join the Students Army Training Corps until he turns 18 next year.
Oil potential noted from nuts of the coyal palm abundant in central and tropical South America. Researchers believe large quantities with many commercial uses could be produced.
Gavin A. Taylor passed the examination and was admitted to the Students' Training Corps at Tufts College. The corps enlists in the U S army, subject to call, under strict discipline, trained under a U S army officer, and equipped by the government with a private's pay of 30 dollars monthly. Training aims to produce officers after a short course at an officers' training camp. All expenses including tuition are paid by the government. Students 18 or older may enlist as changes at colleges shift opening dates for the corps. Double up on Liberty bonds. Buy them today.
The State Primary occurred in the vestry of the Universalist church last week Tuesday. Officers elected were Lucius A. Hesselton, warden, Theron F. Newton, and James McGreen, ballot clerks. With no local contest, interest was low and the precinct No. 2 cast only 17 votes in total.
Milton C. Bean, 60, a well known Medford resident for several years, died at home after a brief influenza illness. He once operated a successful optometry business with offices in Boston Maynard and Peabody. He had been active in the community since childhood.
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