Maynard News Highlights War Efforts and Local Moves
Maynard residents report travel and visits as H H Young and family tour Barre. Local sales include John Nordberg selling Parker street lots to Oscar Luoma. Enlistments include Gavin Taylor Jr in Tufts college army training corps and Hugh Connors joining the U. S. Naval Reserves. Private Neal Callahan, gassed in France, convalesces there. The Fourth Liberty loan sees strong participation from American Powder Co. staff. Other items cover local impressions, church events, and the Division 15 Selection Board completing registrations for men aged 19 to 37 with about 600 in Class 1 facing early calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Young
Barre
John Nordberg
Parker Sr
Oscar Luoma
Gavin Taylor
Concord
A. E. McCleary
Mary McCleary
A. BE. McCleary
Goffstown
N. H
S. E. McCleary
Joseph Wasuik
International Cooperative Association
Pleasant St
Harry
Maynard
Ayer
Ft. Williams
Portland
Roy Lambert
Joseph Lambert
Waltham St
Stanley Siemiack
Ft. Warren
Arley Lawrence
New Bedford
James Richardson
Camp Jackson
8. C
Local flour dealer sanctioned by Essex County Food Administration
George Smith reports the dealer in flour who sold many barrels without substitutes has been ended by the Essex County Food Administration and will be examined by the Massachusetts Administration at the Statehouse this week. FOR SALE A Hudson touring car 6 40 mode six cylinders thoroughly AI the lights self start looks like new write to Concord RF C No 2 Box 86 or telephone Concord 342 M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Essex County Food Administration
Massachusetts Administration
Statehouse
Concord R. F.C
Concord
Wanted Position as Housekeeper in Maynard
A person named Martin seeks a housekeeper position in Maynard on Linden Street. No additional contact details or qualifications are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Linden St
Maynard, Ass
Thrift Lessons From Ezekiel on Food Weights
The article cites Ezekiel iv 9 urging Israelites to gather wheat barley beans lentiles millet and fitches and bake bread by weight for famine times. It frames thrift as a biblical virtue and references Thrift Magazine to illustrate disciplined consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezekiel
Israel
Jerusalem
Thrift Magazine
Praises of Heroes in Ancient Mythology
The text describes Chio as the goddess who sings of glorious deeds. It notes a statue showing her as a beautiful woman with a manuscript roll and the trumpet of fame behind her, symbolizing recording and spreading heroes' glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chio
Detective Camouflage at the Movies Mixup
A teacher attends a cinema with a bachelor posing as a younger companion. The next day a pupil asks if the teacher was with her father, mistaking the pair for a parent and child. The scene hints at a ruse to conceal the bachelor’s real age as part of the cover.
Liberty loan rally speech urges strong support for war effort
A. A. Rideout urged rally attendees to back the war, calling Germany the aggressor and praising Allied fighters. He warned the conflict could end in defeat or glorious victory, stressing Americans must stand with two million troops and aiming for four million next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Rideout
Liberty Loan
Europe
Germany
Mexico
America
Paris
S A Christie M D Office Hours At Case Block
Doctor S A Christie listed at Case's Block 20 Nason Street offers office hours 9 30 to 11 a m and 3 to 7 30 p m with Sunday 2 30 to 5 30 p m availability and telephone 58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case’s Block
Nason Street
Apathy Marked Annual Election Amid War News
Very little interest was shown in the annual state county and district election as voters focused on the war influenza and the Fourth Liberty Loan drive. Unopposed local races and distant names reduced campaign activity with soldiers taking center stage. A 19 amendment pamphlet will be mailed to voters with notes from ex Governor Bates. Registrars will register voters on Oct 26 at the Selectmen's rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Liberty Loan
F. P. Glazier
Hudson
John V. Weeks
David I. Walsh
U.S
Calvin Coolidge
Richard H. Long
John L. Bates
Board of Registrars of Voters
Selectmen’s Rooms
Funeral services held for J Clement Brown
J Clement Brown died of pneumonia at Webster on Saturday October 12. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at his brother Joseph Brown’s Pleasant Street home by Rev Arthur B Papineau. Burial details and survivors include a daughter Mrs Lloyd McNulty of Proctorsville Vermont, sons Private Robert M Brown in France, and Herbert and George Brown of Maynard, brothers Joseph and George Brown, and sister Mrs James Bray of Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Brovin
Webster
Ormerly
J. Clement Brown
Joseph Brown
Pleasant St
Arthur B. Papineau
Episcopal Church
May Parkin
Thomas French
Arthur Webber
John Webster
Nathaniel Davis
Frank Rowe
Harold Butterworth
Maynard
Lloyd McNulty
Proctorsville
Robert M. Brown
U. 58. Heavy Artillery
France
Herbert
George Brown
Joseph
James Bray
Card of Thanks to All Who Assisted in Bereavement
Sincere thanks to everyone who assisted us by word or deed during our recent bereavement. Mrs. James Bray George and Joseph Brown Miss Mabel Taylor Walnut sr regained her duties as teacher of the public schools of Hull Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Bray
George
Joseph Brown
Mabel Taylor
Walnut Sr
Hull
Gift Brings Punishment in Kobe Case
A young woman employed at a Kobe shipping house received a sum of money from her millionaire employer as a New Year gift. She took the money home and was punished by her mother for stealing it, then dragged to the office to apologize. Explanations followed, but at home she was admonished again for not stating more about the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kobe
Mre
Japan
Soft answer fails to avert wrath in Willie tale
A classroom anecdote shows a teacher asking Willie what is in his desk that amuses classmates. Willie's meek reply does not calm the room, and little wrath is turned away as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Willie
Willie
Wrath
Maynard Soldier Describes Service of Supply Life Abroad
A Maynard soldier in the medical supply service writes from Europe about life behind the lines on September 22 1918. He details depot work near the front a working camp a K of C hut films and entertainments and improving morale with good food and available books. He notes cigarette prices lower due to no internal tax and mentions friendships with other locals and a desire to hear from Jim Ledgard.
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Maynard
Medical Supply Department
James J. Ledgard
Europe
Jim
Boston
Paris
New York Herald
New England
Old Bay State
Douglas Fairbanks
Rodeheaver
New Soul Manufacturing Company
Lowney
General Pershing
American Library Association
France
Association
Camp Devens
Waltham
Metz
Advice Soldiers Need Not Take From The Sergeant
A New York Evening Post quotation notes the word sergeant derives from medieval Latin ser viens meaning a servant or vassal. It suggests telling a stern sergeant on a warm day to soften him, as criticism of parade appearance may be melted away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serviens
New York Evening Post
Origin and meaning of the rank colonel in military bands
The word colonel traces to coronel and colonello from Spanish Italian and French roots. It blends columna meaning column with corona meaning crown. The term denotes the leader of a column or head of a regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronel
Crab Eyes Sharp Watch for Enemies in Philippines
Fiddler crabs in the Philippines show keen eyesight standing still for long periods to scan surroundings. They retreat quickly if movement approaches or wave their large claw in alarm when a female crab nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Christmas Fund for Maynard Soldiers Grows Amid Shortfall
The Christmas Fund for Maynard soldiers has risen to 5600 but will not reach the 1500 target in time to mail $5 money orders to each service member. Donors describe front line hardships in France and urge unsolicited contributions to provide funds for Y M C A and K of C huts and small comforts. Contributions totaling 560.08 are listed from locals and will be acknowledged at designated collection points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Assabet Mills
France
Chris Po
Hite Sherifan
S. E. McCleary
Cheney
Parks’ St
Thomas’ Bell
Main At
Fred Dorne
Ralph Sheridan
Washington
Thomas Kennedy
Main St
James Rady
George Hart
BO May Nelson
Row
T. F. Parker
Main
Harry T. Bates
Mill
C. Dy Lynch
Linden
Private Parmenter Wounded in Meuse Drive Admitted to Hospital
Private Joel Parmenter of Company DE 104th Infantry, 26th Division, was wounded in action on September 12 and is recovering in a hospital. In a letter to his uncle, he recounts heavy fighting, gas exposure, and his unit taking over 600 prisoners as they advanced five miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel. Parmenter
DE 104Th Inf
Boston
Hugh Miller
Glendale Sr
Chateau Thierry
Itar
Ataaan Poe
Body of William Mahan Brought Here for Funeral
The body of William Mahan son of Edward Mahan Thompson at was brought here from Gardner Thursday. Funeral service was held Friday morning and interment was at St Bridget s cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mahan
Edward Mahan
Thompson At
Gardner
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
Regular Services At St George's Church
Regular Sunday services were held at St George's Church with the morning sermon delivered by Rev. Arthur B. Papineau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Papineau
Patients Operated For Empyema At Marlboro Hospital
Madeline Cleary and Everett Smith daughters and son of local residents underwent empyema surgery at Marlboro hospital Tuesday. The operation was successful and the patients are recovering well. A local hat shop advertises a major sale on velvet trimmed hats at 62 Main Street Maynard opposite the post office. One year ago today the first shot was fired by the American expeditionary force in the war with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline
John Cleary
Summer
Everett
Albert
Smith
Dartmouth St
Marlboro Hospital
Cantory
Main St
Maynard
Adv
Germany
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Ethel Fiske
Newburyport
Robert Lester
Summer St
Charles Merry
Brighton
Charles Richardson
Powder Mill Rd
John C. Lester
C. A. Co
Walter Peterson
John Peterson, Linden Sr
Washington, D. C
Quartermaster’s Department
Maynard Red Cross
Biblical Thrift
S. A. Christie, M. D
Maynard,Mass
Opeko Coffee
DeLee’s Drug Store
Rexall
Maynard, Mass
Priv
Joel Parmenter
Hospital
M. B. Church
Sidney E- McCleary Cer—Bak
Santos
Maynard Trust
Tel
Maynard, Maas
Sotamias
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