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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1918
Page
5
Maynard and adjoining areas share a weekend of visits and service. Residents welcome naval personnel on leave from Hingham and East Sandling. scouts assist Liberty Bond drives and new appointments fill local committees. A string of personal updates follows, with instructors, clergy, and workers returning to duties as families host guests and civic groups plan events for Easter and spring.
Property listing notes two seven room cottages with all modern improvements on Powder Mill Road offered by Philip Weston.
Card of Thanks extends heartfelt gratitude to those offering kind words and floral tributes after bereavement. Also lists sale notices for hats at Fullenton Hat shop and a piano lease sale from Bates Mitchell Co. plus a cornet sale by R. W. Carter.
The 28th anniversary was observed Tuesday evening at Masonic hall with many members attending. Rev and Mrs Luther Morris of West Acton gave stereopticon views and a Wales lecture. Mrs Morris sang folk songs in the native tongue and English. Mrs Bertram Hall accompanied on piano. An early supper followed in the banquet hall organized by a committee listing several named ladies.
Maynard Branch of the Red Cross dispatched a further shipment to Marlboro toward week’s end. The consignment included 650 pair of socks 30 sweaters and 10 pairs of wristers. In this afternoon’s meeting members began sewing hospital garments.
Special Easter services were held at Walnut Street Mission with a children's service in the morning and an adults service in the evening. A musical program by the regular choir accompanied the Easter sermon by Rev. John Vaanapen. Lost leather bag with ten pictures between Maynard and Concord. Return to Harry Fischman, 25 River Street. An 8 room house for sale and house lots with modern improvements. Also building suitable for two tenements at 19 Parker Street Maynard. Lost book No 2373 according to Law notice paid. Arthur B. Walker Treasurer Maynard April 3 1918.
Postmaster General Burleson issued Order No 1259 effective April 1 1918 restricting parcels to items sent at the approved written request of the addressee and endorsed by the addressee s commander Parcels not meeting this rule will be returned to sender Postmasters must obtain and enclose the approved written request with the parcel and enforce the directive.
Officials in charge of the town water system urge residents to conserve water and fix leaks in service pipes and mains. Heavy consumption has strained the supply from White Pond, with some mixing from Thanksgiving Pond. Householders are asked to reduce usage until all leaks are repaired.
Bert writes from Hast Sandling in Kent about regular March weather with snow rain and hail and cold winds. He and Sid Scott and Jimmy Hope visited Folkstone a Saturday near London noted for German air raids where prices are high. He mentions dinner costing two shillings three pence and asks to remember Maynard folks.
A letter from Ernest Rasmussen of Company B 101st Mounted Police 26th Division thanks Maynard for the care package and notes five local boys serving in France are well and thriving. He says American tobacco is scarce and home support is welcome. Rasmussen forecasts Maynard will need a larger police force on return. Mrs May Weaver and Ellen Anderson visited friends in Lowell Sunday.
James A. Cleary and Albert Larkin resign from the board of assessors amid controversy over 1917 American Woolen Co. property valuations. Michael Mullin is appointed to fill one vacancy with John W. Flood continuing as the third member. Mullin and Flood begin the annual assessment pilgrimage.
Rev Charles F Parsons and other pastors depart Wednesday for the annual conference in Boston returning next Monday. Rev Barker of South Acton Congregational church will occupy the pulpit next Sunday and lead the Sunday school Men’s class on marshalling patriotism after next. Epworth league officers elected at church vestry Monday and official board met Tuesday. Midweek prayer meeting and evening service next Sunday are omitted.
A three act comedy The Time of HisLife will be presented at Parker St hall Thursday evening April 4 under the Maynard Red Cross. The high school orchestra provides music. Advance tickets indicate a sold out hall. Cast includes Bob Grey Wallace Priest Mrs. Bob Grey Miss Pauline Bent Tom Carter George Smith Flora McCurd Peter Wycombe Dorothy Landon Gladys Taylor James Landon Sr Wm Mann Uncle Tom Frank Goettler Officer Hogan and others.
Easter services at St George’s Episcopal Church drew large crowds with pot plants lilies and cut flowers. A full vested choir directed by George Cuttell performed a special musical program. The 10 30 service featured Rev A B Papineau delivering a sermon and a hymnal program followed by evening prayer at seven.
Moderator Kenneth H. Damien announced the appointment of William H. Gutteridge P. J. Sullivan and George Elson to the Finance Committee for three years. George D. Elson is a new member replacing W. B. Case who declined reappointment.
Joseph Wasiuk manager of a market on Main Street is named to the Committee of Citizens of Foreign Birth and Descent. Hugo Kajander and Samuel Lever are also named as members, forming a subcommittee aiding the third Liberty bond campaign.
Miss Esther Lillian Cullen of Glendale street married Joseph I. Moore of Milford at St. Bridget’s Church on Monday afternoon. Rev. John J. McHugh officiated. Attendants included Miss Mae King and best man Lawrence Maher. The couple will reside in Philadelphia and tour Springfield New York City and Philadelphia before settling there.
Easter Sunday celebrated at St Bridget's church with three masses and musical vespers. Rev John J McHugh preached the Easter sermon as the sanctuary glowed with candles and flowers. Organist A A Hilferty led an elaborate program with soloists and choral works by Misses Genevieve Cousin Hilferty James Farrell and A A ferty.
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