| OXFORD LEONARD E. THAYER RECEIVES GIFTS FOR 88TH BIRTHDAY Oxford. Jan. 7. Leonard E. Thayer, only survivor of the Charles Devins Post, G. A. R., of Oxford, and more recently affiliated with the Nathaniel Lyon Post of Webster, observed his 88th birthday, yesterday at his home, passing the day quietly. Many friends and neighbors came to the home to extend congratulations. Mr. Thayer was remembered on the day by the members of the Auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans of Webster, who brought a basket of fruit and candy and the Relief Corps of this town presented the veteran with a half dozen linen handkerchiefs. A pack of playing cards was the gift of the Charles Devens Relief Corps of Oxford. He is vice president of the 15th Regiment Association of Worcester County and chaplain and patriotic instructor of Nathaniel Lyon Post. During the Civil War he was a member of Co. E, 15th Massachusetts regiment, and held all the offices during the time he was affiliated with Charles Devens Post of Oxford. |