Maynard News Roundup Reflects Military, Community Moves
Old Concord chapter DAR meeting postponed indefinitely. Local service members report transfers promotions furloughs and postings at Camp Gordon Ft Banks Norfolk and Albany. Maynard Cricket and Athletic Association elects officers and approves a $25 Christmas fund gift and a $300 Liberty Bond purchase.
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Maynard Cricket and Athletic Association
Lee Donahue
John Webster
James Lent
Herbert Boothroyd
Treas
Alfred Billet
Arthur Croft
Maynard
Doctors Ordered to Camp Green Leaf For Medical Service
Dr Louis Sullivan son of ex Representative P J Sullivan of Maple Street is ordered to report to Camp Green Leaf Fort Oglethorpe Georgia by October 14 for service in the U S Medical Department. Dr John W Raymond of Shirley another former resident and son of John Desmond who once owned the Maynard House will also report for duty at the same time in the medical department.
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Louis Sullivan
P. J. Sullivan
Maple St
Camp Greenleaf
Ft. Oglethorpe
U. S. Medical Department
John W. Raymond
Shirley
John Desmond
Maynard House
Crowley becomes administrator of St. Bridget's parish
Rev. Edward F. Crowley appointed administrator succeeding the late Rev. John J. McHugh. He faced church closure by health officials on his first meeting day. Born in Hyde Park, Crowley trained at Boston College and St John s Seminary, was ordained in 1904, and served at West Lynn St Agnes Arlington and as a teacher at St John s Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Crowley
St. Bridget’s Parish
John J. McHugh
Fr. Crowley
Hyde Park
Boston College
St. John’s Seminary
West Lynn
St. Agnes Parish
Arlington
Assumed Duties Fr John J Sweeney Heads Parish
Fr John J Sweeney arrives to assume duties as curate succeeding the late Fr Meagher, arriving from St Catherine's Somerville. Fr John F Killion, temporarily in charge, appointed army chaplain with rank of first lieutenant. Killion from Malden previously secretary for Bishop Foley in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Sweeney
Meagher
St.Catherine’s
Somerville
Sweeney
Haverhill
John F. Killion
U. S. Army
Fr. Killion
Malden
Foley
Phillipines
Prison Pathos From Leavenworth New Era Quote
A Leavenworth New Era line voices inmate longing to go home. The remark underscores harsh prison hardship and human longing amid confinement.
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Leavenworth
Christmas Gift Fund Receives $491.05 Donation Increase
The Maynard Christmas fund for soldiers overseas rose by donations this week as time tightens to mail presents before Christmas. Contributions include multiple names and amounts totaling $491.05, with list of donors and where to leave new contributions.
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Maynard
Maynard ‘Cricket Club
S. Fowler
Brooks
P. H. Murphy
Main Beesos
H. J. Dwinell
Concord Junction
George Hooper
Saeieeyre
George Brown
Dennis Buckley
Ek. Dahl
Fred Hayward
George MecInness
Alex Hickland
G. M. Hawkes
Pesamur
H. Goettler
C. A. Stockbridge
A. Giannini
H. Johnston
Thomas Wright
Dr. Currier
R. D. Meclver
Wilbur Hamlin
Haleon Irving Dart
Overseas Committee
T. F. Parker
Main St
Harry T. Bates
Mill Office
C. J. Lynch
Linden St
Stolen Car Mystery and Flour Sale Controversy in City
Joshua Edwards reports his automobile was stolen from his Brown street yard while he tended to duties. Police broadcast alerts as towns search for thieves. Officials discuss Lynn flour sales in barrel lots, deeming them illegal. Meanwhile a dying caller prompted a rapid medical response. Health officials seek anti influenza serum from Tufts. Mrs Antonio Sergey, 28, died after pneumonia, leaving husband Rafael and an 18 month old child. burial at St Bridget's Cemetery followed by a service led by Rev Francis Jablonski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Edwards
Brown St
Edwards
Public Safety Committee
The
Food Administration
Lynn
Maynard
Timothy Leary
Tufts College
Antonio Sergey
Rafael Sergey
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
Francis Jablonski
Ancient Combs Seen Across Civilizations in Haircare
The Christian Science Monitor notes combs have long served grooming needs from ancient Greece Egypt and Rome to Siberian lake dwellers. Materials included wood bone horn and ivory as used by women to arrange and hold hair.
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Christian Science Monitor
Swi
Solomon Teaches George II Fiddling Class Remark
London musician Solomon once classified fiddlers into three groups. He told King George II that the king belonged to the second class for lack of skill despite some practice.
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Solomon
London
George II
Carbolic Acid Treatment for Carbuncles Reported
Dr Edward H Ochsner reported favorable results using carbolic acid injections to treat carbuncles. The injections provide immediate pain relief and the infection heals rapidly according to the New York Medical Journal account.
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New York
Edward H. Ochsner
Epidemic Claims Many Lives in Maynard Area
The town reports a deadly influenza wave with multiple deaths including Rev Lupinovitch, a Maynard priest born in Minsk. He served at St Annunciation parish and at St Vladimir's home in New York, leaving a wife and daughter Olga. Other deaths include Francesca Rizza and Gir Olama Grosagliato. Maynard Red Cross notes Christmas packages for soldiers. The epidemic continues with rising case counts and mill workers affected.
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Minsk
Russia
America
Scranton
St. Vladimir’s
New York City
Libeau
St. Annunciation
Maynard
Olga
Lupinovitch
Parker St
Boston
Canaan
Dea
Death of Elbina Lenzi in Maynard from pneumonia
Elbina Lenzi daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Lenzi of South Sud bury died at Deaconess hospital after a short pneumonia illness. She worked in the weaving dept at Assabet Mills Maynard and her funeral was held Monday at St Bridget's cemetery with Rev John J Sweeney officiating. She is survived by seven sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marta Haskon
Main St
George Haskon
Frank Crowley
Pine St
Elbina Lenzi
Edward Lenzi
South Sudbury
Deaconess
Miss Lenzi
Maynard
Assabet Mills
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
John J. Sweeney
Watertown man dies in Gulfport naval hospital
William Kerens, 22, son of Mr and Mrs John Kerens and Parker Sr, died at Gulfport Mississippi naval hospital after four days of illness from pneumonia. He enlisted in naval aviation in June and worked as a machinist at Lewando garage in Watertown. Funeral arrangements call for burial in Watertown. survivors include five sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerens
Parker Sr
A. Dispatch
William
Naval Hospital
Gulfport
Naval Aviation Corpa
Lewando
Watertown
Penney Brothers Honored in Stow Home Memorial
A short tribute for Mr. and Mrs. John Penney of Stow honors three sons, seen daily through a humble home window marked by three blue stars. The dedication notes a tiny sum and a personal memory of the Penney brothers as soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ejense
M. Lyong
John Penney
Stow
Death of Corporal Charles H. Penney at Camp Dix
Corporal Charles H. Penney 24 son of Mr and Mrs John Penney Stow died at Camp Dix New Jersey on September 26. A death notice reached his parents Friday October 4. He was in the service with two brothers Frank and Raymond in France. He worked as a fireman at the Assabet Mills Maynard and belonged to Maynard I O F and Maynard Moose Lodge. Burial was at Brookside Cemetery Stow with funeral services at the grave attended by both lodge delegations.
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Old Concord
Herbert Martin
Camp Devens
Thomas Mansfield
Camp Gordon
Glen Swett
W. X. Macurda
Arthur Sullivan
John Peterson
Victor Rithiluoma
New London
John Richiluoma
Seret
Harry Fowler
Ft. Standish
Ft. Banks
Boston Harbor
Ralph Jamieson
George Jamieson
George Torrey Ingalls
John Bellows
Concord
Copper Hil
Arizona
Charles Persons
Linden St
Raymond Hamlin
Hartford
Orville'Tucker
Wollaston
William Bishop
Arthur Carleton
Ralph Jones
Medical Corps
St. Leonard
France
Agnes Mahoney
Cuba
Central America
United Fruit , Co
Simons
Henry Hodges
Patrick McGrath
Assabet Mills
Worcester
Alfred A. Haynes
A. J Haynes Co
Main St
Charles H. Penney
John.Penney
Stow
Camp Dix
N. J
Corporal Penney
Frank
Raymond
Maynard
Maynard Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Brookside
Maynard Faces Shortfall in Fighting Fourth Loan Drive
Public meetings and other campaigns for the Fighting Fourth Liberty loan lag in Maynard due to influenza. The town must boost efforts to reach its $216,000 goal, having purchased $125,458 so far, not including Maynard Trust Co. bonds. Mrs Charles Lent bought a house and lot on Thompson Street.
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Maynard
Maynard Trust Co
Electric vehicle counts by city estimated
New York City hosts about 2,506 commercial electric vehicles. Chicago has around 1,050 and Philadelphia about 150 in the latest estimates.
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Electric
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Hooper Returns Home As Tufts Medical School Delayed Indefinitely
Raymond M Hooper Jr reported at Tufts College for his second year in the medical department but the opening of the school has been postponed indefinitely. He has nearly recovered from pneumonia contracted while serving with the U S Marines and treated at the Grey Hill hospital.
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Raymond M Hooper
Parker Jr
Tufts College
Mr. Hooper
U. 8 Marines
Grey Hill Hospital
Private John Taylor reassigned to aid Fourth Liberty Loan drive
Private John Taylor son of Emanuel Taylor Evérett Jr recently returned from France after being wounded at Chateau Thierry has been detailed to assist the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign and transferred from Norfolk Virginia to California with stopovers en route
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John Taylor
Emanuel Taylor
Evérett Jr
France
Chateau Thierry
Norfolk
California
Card of Thanks for kindness after bereavement
We extend sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kind words deeds during our recent bereavement and for floral tributes. Mr and Mrs Tha Terhey Mrs Thomas Scanlan Dorch
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Tha "Terhey
Thomas Scanlan
Dorch
Christie Moves Into Case Block at 20 Nason Street
S. A. Christie has moved into the Case block at 20 Nason Street. Office hours are 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Telephone 58.
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Case’s Block
Nason Street
Daniel McKinnon Dies at 33 From Pneumonia
Daniel McKinnon 33, son of Mrs. Jeanette McKinnon and Nason Jr., died Friday at Deaconess hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. He worked for McManus Bros. of Concord as a driver. Funeral services Sunday at St. Bernard's Cemetery Concord with a prayer service led by Rev. Michael Mahon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel McKinnon
Jeanette McKinnon, Nason Jr
Deaconess Hospital
McManus: Bros. of
Concord
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Michael’ Mahon
Former resident hero Clarence Bodfish changes jobs to Columbia Woolen Co
Clarence Bodfish formerly with American Olen Co. and most recently at Pitta field Me. resigns to become general manager of the Columbia Woolen Co. with headquarters in Chicago and mills in Milwaukee California Missouri Columbia and Michigan. Mrs Bodfish stays with her parents Mr and Mrs A T Haynes Brooks Jr until her father recovers and then plans to join him in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bodfish
Pittafield
American Olen Co
Columbia Woolen Co
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
California
Missouri
Columbia
Michigan
Bodfish
A. T. Haynes
Brooks Jr
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Maynard News
L. P. Goulding
South
Sudbury
Brook ST. Or
P. O
Liberty
Assabet Institution For Savings
Haynes
Maynard, Mass
Joshua Ewards
Fighting Fourth
Liberty Loan
Francesca
Joseph Rizza
Girolama Grosagliato
Grosagliato
Maynard Red Cross
Oglesby
Mayelle
DeLee’s Drug Store
Rexall
Gulfport, Miss
Dix
Charles’ Lent
Thompson St
SLOAN
S. A. Christie, M. ‘D
Sidney E. McCleary
BAKER
Santos
VanCamp
Fighting Fourth Liberty
Maynard Trust
SR M
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