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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
5
Maynard residents read war messages from President Wilton while local updates include theater attendance, weddings, visits, and military enlistments. The town reports accidents, hospital news, school openings, and a political primary tally at Cooperative Hall with 212 votes cast.
Hat selections range from 3 to 5 dollars with new festive styles. Open daily for shoppers at the Easter shop, featuring wide trims and seasonal designs.
Fragmented classified items show a kitchen and chamber maid wanted at Thompson house Main Maynard and a farm for sale on Boon pond road near Stow with 6 to 40 acres. Card of thanks from John and Elizabeth Carpenter and notices of appreciation to neighbors and the R C A directors and employees of Manchester.
School committee met and organized for the year. James J. Hilferty was elected chair. L. Everett Wilson was named secretary. The board voted to grant a teachers pay increase to take effect January 1, 1917.
Ralph H. Cheney Brooks Sr has been elected president of the Young Men’s Christian Association of the College of Liberal Arts at Boston University. Cheney is a Maynard High School graduate and a junior at Boston University.
An advertisement touts McCormick's Kidney and Nerve remedy as quick relief for painful rheumatism and bladder disorders caused by kidney problems. It urges readers to ask their druggist and avoid suffering longer before trying the product.
An advertisement for McCormick's Kidney and Nerve Remedy lists Thomas McCormick of Maynard Mass as the address. The short notice promotes the remedy with emphasis on its claimed health benefits and availability.
Thomas F Parker marked his 86th year as a hardware dealer in town on Monday April 2. A Waltham immigrant, he opened at 86 Main St in 1892, expanding from hardware to auto supplies paints oils varnishes farming tools sporting goods and mill supplies. He serves as a trustee of the Assabet Institution of Laves and president of the Maynard Improvement Association while remaining a well known advertiser in The Enterprise.
The local board of assessors led by John W. Flood forwards annual tax statements to over 600 taxpayers. Returns must reach the assessor by May 15 to avoid penalties. Items listed include real estate goods stock machinery autos household goods over 1000 dollars jewelry watches and more. Residents may obtain a statement blank from the assessors.
Magdalene chapter 0 BE observed its 27th anniversary with a supper at Mason ic hall Tuesday evening. An early chicken pie supper was served by Anderson of Hudgon and entertainment by Herbert W. Clark of Waltham, a monologue artist impersonator, assisted by his wife Mrs H Clark. The event was organized by the chapter ladies with an excellent program including a supper and entertainment. The committee included Mrs Irving Dart, chair, Mrs Frank Goetel ey, Mrs George Hart, Mrs Amory Maynard, Mrs Mor encd Charles of Concord Junction, Miss Margaret Gates, Mrs Wallace Priest, and Mrs H J Dwinell as supper chair.
Holy Name defeated A O H 4 points to claim the match on Monday night. McCormack led singles scoring while M Lynch topped the three string total as the local alley contest concluded with Holy Name ahead.
A temporary organization of the Sons of St. George was formed at a meeting in the Masonic hall on Monday evening. W. F. Barlow of East Boston, the Eastern organizer, spoke to attendees. A second meeting is planned for Friday evening, April 13, to establish a permanent group and elect officers.
Frank Binks urged boys to attend State College and noted benefits. Roy Millington, 17, plans to enter in September. Superintendent W H Millington elected secretary treasurer of the Massachusetts Association of Union Superintendents. Seniors juniors and sophomores asked to bring report cards to restore records lost in a fire. Druggist M B Church donated 150 dollars to the M H S ball fund and gave five dollars as a starter. Marsden 19 O Brien 18 and Gavin Taylor 17 will solicit subscriptions Friday and Saturday with receipts issued.
Local W C T U members were guests of South Acton WCTU on Wednesday afternoon. A short play titled Before and After Taking was performed, with vocal solos by Mrs George Smith of the town and a piano piece by Master Stiles of South Acton.
The annual Easter concert by the church Sunday school will be held Sunday evening at 7 o clock. The program features recitations by the Primary department and musical selections by members under the direction of Horace Bates.
Good Friday union service at 730 p m with South Acton and Maynard Congregational churches and Ralph Barker delivering the sermon. Easter program features music and a sermon Immortality, Sunday school at noon led by EH Taylor and J Parker, vesper service at 4 with baptisms and new member admissions, master Sunday school concert at 630, and quarterly conference and trustees meeting in the evening.
The Alku temperance society marked its 22d anniversary at the Main street hall with delegates from Quincy Fitchburg Lanes Wille Worcester Gardner and sk port present. Officers and visiting delegates gave speeches and the dramatic club staged A Million Dollar Lottery while the National band played selections. Robert Lester Sr. was taken to Mass General Hospital in Boston for treatment Tuesday and shows gradual improvement.
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