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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1920

Page

4

Maynard Community Notes From Concord Junction to Stow

Maynard residents and friends are listed attending visits and gatherings in Concord Junction Norwich and Stow. Notables include William Waterhouse with a wireless setup in Parke street and Marion Jones visiting in Great Id., with many local clubs hosting meetings and socials. Obituaries note Mrs. Hannah Gates of Stow with funeral services in Gleasondale.

Fred Lawson Concord Junction Mnt William Waterhouse Parke Marion Jones Rcent William O'Leary Norwich Coun Richard McSweeney Concord John White Peroval

Snowbound Newsboys Bring Paper Delivery Despite Winds

The local newsdealer Ledgard notes snowbound days boost newspaper sales as extra copies run weekly. Newsboys brave cold winds to deliver papers to doors, ensuring daily editions reach readers despite the weather.

Ledgard Nowbanks Jce

Whist Club Gathered at Hillside Home For Prizes

Mrs Aibert Larkin hosted a Thursday Whist gathering at Hillside Street. Mrs William Brasden won first prize and Mrs Bernard Smith received the consolation prize. Mrs Bernard Smith will host the next event on Garfield Street this Friday afternoon.

Aibert Larkin Hillside St William Brasden Bernard Smith Garfield St

Died Thursday Infant Daughter of Hoar Family

Evelsn Hour age two seats and two tenths of a year died Thursday morning at home in Parkerst after brief illness. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 4 at Revo hoCON. Interment in Glenwood cemetery with spring burial planned in Mestloar lot.

Evelsn Mro James Hoar van Parkerst Revo Hocon Ativeh Glenwood Cemetery Mestloar

Signs of Spring Seen in Local Yard and Park Play

Report notes a robin in a yard this morning and youngsters playing games in the park. The piece suggests warmer days ahead and poets and locals preparing spring verses as Monday approaches.

Local Trish bond drive nears $1000 target this weekend

Subscriptions for 500 dollars have been received by local Treasurer PL J Sullivan and indications show the 1000 dollar mark will be reached by the weekend. The local committee includes Bernard Garrigan John J Driscoll Patrick ODay C J Lynch William Connolly William Johnson George H Creighton Herbert Brayden James J Morgan Joseph OBrien and Mrs James McCarthy.

Trish PL J. Sullivan Bernard Garrigan John J. Driscoll Patrick O'Day C.J. Lynch William Connolly William Johnson George H. Creighton Herbert Frank Brayden James J. Morgan Joseph O'Brien James McCarthy

Harvard Grads Honor Service Men Receive Degrees

John T Gibbons of Summer Street was granted a bachelor of science by Harvard College in a regular midyear award and earned a special degree for honorable wartime service. Also recognized were Capt Billy Murray Eddie Causey and Ralph Horween from the Harvard football team.

John T. Gibbons Summer St Harvard College Billy’ Murray Eddie" ‘Causey Ralph Horween Harvard

Trip by Pung William to Maynard employees at Gleasondale

William Pung carries Gleasondale mill workers to their jobs each morning. About 20 locals from here are employed at the mills. The Ikiy leaves at 6 15 A M and returns on the 4 40 P M train. Since the Concord Maynard Hudson tieup workers take the 9 o clock morning train.

William ©. Strout Gleasondale Mills Maynard Gleasondale Pung Concord, Maynard & Hudson

Legion Post to Host War Risk Inspector Burlingame Talk

Special US Inspector Burlingame of the War Risk Department will speak at the local Legion post meeting Thursday evening of next week. All service men even if not affiliated with the post are invited as matters of importance to them will be discussed. William Ryan of Waltham spent the weekend at his mother Mrs Margaret Ryan’s Railroad street home.

Lorence Mann Parker St Frank J. DeMars Post Rantlers Club Elizabeth Nichols Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Boston Harvey Richardson Walmutst Maynard Lodge Concord Junction Horace F. Bates Maynard Business Men's Association Maynard Grange William Collins Cigarmakers’ Union of Boston Odd Fellows’ Hall M T Robinson Home Tration Department Esex Farm Bureau Alrt Goettler United States Burlingame War Risk Department Legion Post William Ryan Waltham Margaret Ryan Railroad Street

City delivery service planned for May 1 at local post office

A telegram to Hron from Congressman Rogers via P J Sullivan indicates a city delivery service will start at the local post office around May 1. Three routes and 15 optional mail boxes, with morning and afternoon deliveries, are outlined along with changes to the money order window and late-evening mail. Civil service exams for three new carriers will follow.

P. J. Sullivan John J. Rogers Washington Maynard Ir. Sullivan Post Office Department Congressman Rogers Frank H. Rice Postofice Department A. G. Coughlan Coughlan Coughlin Civil Service Arthur J. Sullivan Civil Service Commission

Cameau Brothers Plan New Garage on Acton Street

Herbert and Lea Cameau started tearing down the Mandigo building on Acton Street this week to clear the site for a modern garage. The new firm name is Cameau Bros. and Holly, and work will proceed as quickly as possible.

Herbert Lea Cameau Mandigo Acton St Cameau Bros. and Holly

Grocery Classified: Frank Corned Beef and Frankfurts Prices

Advertisement lists prices for canned corned beef at 5c per can and frankfurts at 10c per pound, with other meat items priced from 25c to 50c per pound. Quality First branding appears on a denoted Ib. tag.

Benjamin Gruber Confirmed at Home Services

Benjamin Gruber was confirmed at a home service Thursday afternoon conducted by Robbi Sherr. The Maynard hospital foundation was discussed, yielding pledges of financial aid. Isaac Bachrach of Nason Street store pledged 200 dollars if a hospital is established, and Samuel Liberman of Nason Street pledged 500 dollars plus yearly support. Pledges go to Samuel Lerar, central figure in hospital plans, who attended the meeting.

Benjamin Gruber Eli Gruber Robbi Sherr Maynard Hospital Foundation Isaac Bachrach Nasonst Samuel Liberman Samuel Lerer Hospital Activities Center

New Spring Hats At Fullenton Hat Shop

An advertisement for spring headwear from Fullenton Hat Shop on Main Street near Maynard opposite the Post Office offers new hat styles for the season.

New Spring Hats Fullenton Hat Shop Main St Maynard the Post Office

Miss Naima Kajander Dies After Long Illness at Home

Miss Naima Kajander daughter of Joseph Kajander died at her sister Mrs John Lehtos Butler Ave Saturday after a long tuberculosis illness She was 34 born in Hanko Finland and had lived here years She leaves father Joseph sister Mrs Lehto brother Hugo Kalander of Maynard Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon Rev Charles Parsons of the M E Church officiated Floral tributes profusion The body rests in the receiving tomb at Glenwood cemetery

Loyal Order of Moose Melson Jacobson Priscilla Club Fannie Harwood Concord St Atiyeh Congregational Church New York City Riverside Hall Roy St. George's Church Joseph Farrell Main St Maynard Monument Co Summer St James Coughlan John Sims Front St St. Bridget's Gates Hannah Wood Newton Center Sudbury Stow Newtonville Gleasondale Edward II Gates Hudson Amanda F. Blackburn Annie C. Gates Emma Bo Brown Brookline Herbert Bo Francis Henry Warren Ko Albert BE. Gates Ralph N. Brown Brookside O. S. Fowler Naima Kajander Joseph Kajander John Lehto Butler Ave Hanko Finland Hugo Kalander Maynard Chas. S’. Parsons M. EK

Maynard Fire Department Show Nets 161 At Colonial Hall

A moving picture event at Colonial hall under the Maynard Fire department drew a full crowd, overflowing to Riverside hall. Net proceeds totaled 161.31 to fund recreation rooms with a pool table. organizers were Joseph Farrell James O'Donnell Frank Parks and John Wollerschied.

Maynard Fire Department Colonial Hall Riverside Hall Joseph Farrell James O'Donnell Frank Parks John Wollerschied

Methodist Church Midweek and Sunday Schedule

Midweek services at 74 7.00 p m. Sunday morning service at 1045 a m Sunday school at noon The league meets at 6 p m The official board to meet after the prayer meeting Thursday the Women s Foreign Missionary society meets at Mrs Clarence McAuslin Maple Street

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Clarence McaAuslin Maple St

Union Services at Methodist Church Draw Large Congregation

A large congregation attended the Sunday evening union musical services at the Methodist church. Rev. Charles IF Parsons delivered the sermon. The musical program featured an orchestra with Mrs. George H Guttersidge on violin, John J Round on violin, Carl Parsons, Wilbur Hemlin and John Alden on cornets, Mrs. John Alden at the piano, and Victor Riihiluoma with violin solos accompanied by Mrs. Anna Ramsdell.

Union Methodist Church Charles IF. Parsons George H. Gutteridge John J. Round Carl Parsons Wilbur Hemlin John Alden Victor Riihiluoma Anna Ramsdell

Mask Ball Draws Large Finnish Workingmen Crowd

A large crowd attended the bal de masque at Parker Street Hall Saturday night under the Finnish Workingmen’s Association. The event showcased many beautiful and humorous costumes and prizes were awarded to the best costumes.

Workingmen’s Association Parker St. Hall

Wanted a wayman to do house work three afternoons a week

Help wanted advertisement seeks a man for light housekeeping three afternoons per week Monday Wednesday and Friday at Main st Maynard. Apply to Dr Edward Flaherty.

Edward Flaherty Main St Maynard

Smoke Sale Hats at $1.98 at Main Street shop

Fullenton Hat Shop on Main Street in Maynard advertises a smoke sale with hats priced at 1.98 dollars. The brief notice highlights the low price and shop name.

Fullenton Hat Shop Main St Maynard

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Ladies’ Benevolent Society Congregational Chuch Gertrude McManus Allston Mary Driscoll Harrison St Watertown Leslie Sims Townsend William Quinn Joseph Karrell Wiliam Strout C. Fr. Connor Worcester Ietter Felix Haurville Summit Hannah M. Gates Franklin Gates Robert Hannah (Hapgood) Walcott Shadrach Hapgood General Court Optometrist Suoson M. B. Church City Delivery Service Eaton’s Market Nason St Frank Hamburg Frankfurts T. F. Parker Main Street DeLee’s Drug Store Nason Street Maynard, Mass Hall Methodist Episcopal Church Union Services Enterprise AD Sidney E. McCleary Fee—Best Santos Howard C. Burr South Sudbury Mass Maynard Trust Ynard, Mass Maydale Beverages Maydale Glendale Street TEL
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