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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1917

Page

5

Local folks attend Brockton fair and surrounding events

Ralph Case and family visit the Brockton fair. Several residents travel to Worcester Boston and Maine, with attendees including Arthur Millington in Syracuse and George Cuttell. The White Cross Guild plans a Halloween party, and a daughter is born to Mr. and Mrs. Wasula.

Ralph Case Harry Parmenter Acton Jr Worcester Arthur Millington National Express Co Syracuse N. Y Louis Cuttell Dover N. H Philip Weston Powder Mill Rd Weston Walter Albert Leonard Mullin John Dwyer Edward Wardzala Franklin Park Boston Harry” Fowler Washington, D. C Orrin Fowler Brooks St George McCormack Roy Miss McCarthy South Acton Brockton George Edward White Boylston Edith Foster Framingham Hospital William Scully May’ .Adamg Emma Crompton Lawrence Sadie Mallinson William Taylor Brookline Jersey Butter Co Assabet Mills Red Cross Charles F. Parsons M. B. Church District Ministers’association Fitchburg Clifton Downey J. Kidder Lena Glazier Old Orchard Beach Maine George Cuttell George Stewart Albany Claude Haire White Cross Guild Committee of Ways and Means Chas. H. Persons St. Luke’s Hospital New Bedford Kenneth. H. Damien Harley J. Dwinell Edwin Toop Maynard Springfield Kimball Hotel United Textile Workers of America Lowell John Golden Europe

Camp Devens Draws National Army Visitors in New England

Camp Devens remains the region’s top training center with a crowd of army personnel seen there on Sunday. Notable visitors included George O'Brien Ralph Jones Patrick Powers Daniel Connors William Gallagher John Kane Ralph Sheridan and others along with several accompanying spouses and Miss Olga Lawson and Margaret Claflin among attendees.

John Wasula Parker St Edwin Toop Holyoke Charles Spence Elm St Fred Newman Gleasondale Columbus Rainville Louis Sullivan Clemmie Sullivan P. J. Sullivan Mapleville R. I Marion Sullivan New England Tel. & Telg Co Central Square Nason St DeLee’s Drug Store Main St Haynes Block Telephone Exchange Fowler Block William F. Kivlichan Peter Kivlichan Glasgow University Scotland His Majesty’s Forces Royal Army Medical Corps Camp Devens New England National Army George O’brien Ralph Jones Patrick Powers Daniel Connors William Gallagher John Kane Ralph Sheridan William O’leary Joseph Kaler Vincent Maley John Carpenter James Gallagher Albert Whalen David Foley Cook Olga Lawson Margaret Claflin Abbie Nelson Mary Taylor Joan Peterson Frank Go

Ten Percent Pay Increase at Assabet Mills

Notices posted at the Assabet mills announce a voluntary ten percent increase effective Monday, benefiting more than 2500 employees and boosting weekly payroll by about $5000. This marks the fourth raise in 13 months, totaling around 40 percent, with about 65 percent since American Woolen Co. ownership.

Assabet American Woolen Co Sinc The

Two Weeks Eucharistic Mission Draws Crowds at St Bridget’s

The two weeks Eucharistic mission at St Bridget’s church led by Jesuit fathers drew large morning and evening crowds. The women’s mission closed with ceremony Sunday afternoon, and Sunday evening opened the men’s mission continuing daily this week with masses at 5, 7 and 8 o’clock led by Rev John Walsh S J and assisted by Rev John D McCarthy SJ.

St. Bridget’s Church John Walsh S. J John D. McCarthy

School Notes Highlight New Teacher hires and offers

Miss Cecelia McCarthy of Haverhill is engaged as science teacher at the high school. Mrs A E McCleary substituted for Miss Pollard due to illness. Principal Horace Bates received a flattering offer with a raise from Rockland to lead their high school. Roy Millington attends Massachusetts Agricultural College at Amherst after certification as a Maynard high school graduate.

Cecelia McCarthy Haverhill A. E. McCleary Pollard Horace Bates Rockland Roy Millington Mass. Agricultural College Amherst New England Certification Board Maynard High School

Narrow Escape For Powder Plant Superintendent

George Hooper superintendent of American Powder Co. narrowly escaped serious injury Monday morning when the 9 30 car from Concord on the C M H collided with his automobile. The car went into the ditch and Hooper was shaken but uninjured aside from the scare. The crash occurred on Powder Mill road near the concrete bridge at the gate of the smokeless plant. The auto’s front wheels hood and fender were damaged and the electric car fender broken.

George Hooper American Powder Co Concord Hooper Powder Mill Rd

Maynard Troop Depot Brigade Seeks War Camp Rec Fund

James J. Ryan of Maynard requests financial help for Camp Devens Depot Brigade recreation. He appeals A. J. Coughlan to support a War Camp Recreation fund to provide equipment, a band, sports, and wholesome leisure for 10 000 soldiers as they transition to military life. Major Allan M. Pope to receive funds.

James Ryan Camp Devens A. J. Coughlan Public Safety Committee National Army Ayer War Camp Recreation Fund War Department Navy Department Ryan Maynard Maynard Business Men’s Association Mass Allan M. Pope Adjutant Depot Brigade James J. Ryan

Death of John Gleason in Sudbury District

John Gleason aged 65 died suddenly of acute dilation of the heart on Saturday at 16 Railroad Street. Coroner Dr. J J Kelley of Marlboro viewed the body. He leaves a brother in Holden and a nephew in Rochdale. Burial took place at Sudbury Centre cemetery on Tuesday morning.

John Gleason Railroad St J. J. Kelley Marlboro Holden Rochdale Sudbury Centre Cemetery

Arranging Schedule for Winter Bowling League

The winter bowling league for town social clubs and teams from South and West Acton works on a Lynch Bros. alleys schedule. Last season 10 clubs competed and the Young Men's Social Club won after a close contest with A. O. H. and M. W. Plans include mill room teams vying for a trophy as Assabet mills champions.

South West Acton Lynch Bros Young Men’s M. W Assabet Mills

Maynard High Announces Junior Hallowe'en Party

The Maynard high school junior class will hold its annual Hallowe en party at Cooperative hall with an invitation to the faculty seniors and alumni. Dancing and a supper will be the main features.

Maynard High School

Christmas Parcels for Soldiers in France Must Be Mailed by Nov 15

Postmaster General Burleson and War and Navy secretaries urge early yet secure Christmas mail to American Expeditionary Forces in Europe. Parcels must be marked Christmas mail with full sender and recipient details and may be held for delivery on Christmas morning to ensure proper timing. Postage is 12 cents per pound to France from any US point.

France U. S A. J. Coughlan American Overseas Expeditionary Forces Europe Burleson Newton D. Baker Josephus Daniels Navy United States

Notes From Camp Devens Army Recruitment And Guard Duties

Volunteers from the 23d century 6th battalion Depot Brigade sign up for service in France including Frank Wilder John Hardy and George Daley who moved to the remount depot. Maynard guards logged 24 hours with 2 on 4 off from 5 30 p m Tuesday to 5 30 p m Wednesday and an outdoor lecture followed a bonfire plus a near miss with the fire department.

France Cen Frank Wilder John Hardy George Daley Daley Maynard Boys Depot Brigade Maynard Patrick Powers Neal Callahan

Maynard coal committee to study local prices

A. J. Coughlan acting on request from James J. Storrow will this week appoint three citizens to the Maynard coal committee. The panel will investigate the local coal situation with emphasis on establishing a fair retail price for fuel. TO LET furnished rooms steam heated bath with hot and cold water electric lights good locality Box 442 Masa.

A. J. Coughlan Public Safety Committee James J. Storrow New England Coal Committee Maynard Coal Committee Masa

Christmas packets for servicemen from Red Cross plans

Red Cross chapters prepare Christmas parcels for men in France and in cantonments at home. The guide lists packaging steps and suggests items such as khaki handkerchiefs, writing paper, fruit, candy, and small gifts with a total value not exceeding 1.50. Chapters will raise funds and ship parcels to France or domestic cantonments on dates set by division managers.

France Red Cross Tobacco Pipe and Pipe Cleaners Red’ Cross Supply Bureau

Ladies Auxiliary Whist Party for Soldiers Relief at Masonic Hall

The Ladies auxiliary A O H will host a whist party at Masonic hall on Monday evening October 22. Proceeds benefit the Soldiers Relief fund. Committee members include Mrs Mary Cook Mrs Mary Wall Mrs Katherine White Mrs Annie Kingsley West Acton Mrs Sadie Weaver Mrs Callahan Concord Junction and Mrs Richard Hartnett Concord.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Masonic Soldiers’ Relief Mary Cook Mary '‘Wall Katherine White Annie Kingsley West Acton Sadie, Weaver Callahan Concord Junction Richard Hartnett Concord

Tailor Made Hats At Fullenton Hat Shop

A brief advertisement notes a large variety of hats to suit every taste at reasonable prices from Fullenton hat shop located on Maili Street in Maynard, inviting shoppers to browse.

Fullenton Hat Shop Maili .St Maynard

Seven Citizens Attend Special Town Meeting on Finance Motions

A Monday evening meeting at Cooperative hall drew seven citizens as Chair K H Damien opened at 7 30. The session reviewed bond rate limits for Nason street school repairs and noted prior motions. The finance committee reported the town treasurer cannot place bonds at the lower rate and recommended postponing a $500 repair article for Dartmouth street until spring.

Cooperative Hall K. H. Damien F. EB. Sanderson Nason St Oa Snd Epa Finance Committee Hate Ts Street

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Maynard News Optometrist Louis Peel Dr. Garland Maynard Garage J. Edwards Chrysanthemums A. Silloway Devens Coal Committee Maynard Fatsielies DeLee’s Pharmacy Rexall Nason Street Maynard, Mass Whist Party Main Street A. DI Stasio Maynard’s Underwood’s Canada Lowney’s Moneyworth SUN Maid Jersey Sebley Butter Company Maynard, Mage
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