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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
2
The Marlboro Mass. Enterprise lists office address at 151 Main Street and publishing details. It notes entry as second class matter since August 25, 1903, with officers Walter B. Morse, president. Walter P. Fryh, treasurer. E. A. Man, manager. subscription rates at $1.50 in advance or $2.00 otherwise. single copies four cents. Includes circulation areas Maynard, Concord, Sudbury, Acton, Bedford.
A six state New England boom campaign unfolds with 25 regional representatives meeting in Boston to plan a drive to raise hundreds of thousands for promoting the region. Governors, chamber leaders, and business figures will gather April 7 to back a push highlighting New England resources and attractions.
Reports warn of severe flood conditions across southern Michigan and central Ohio after two days of heavy rain and a foot of snow. Rivers rise, factories suspend operations, wires down, and train service disrupted as fears echo the 1913 disaster if more rain arrives.
The article notes pessimism about distant risks while recent warm weather invites comfort. It asserts an expected wage rise for workers in the cotton goods industry amid a period of prosperity, citing indications from current conditions.
Thieves ransacked the home of Mrs. Freder ick Sims at 8 Phillips St South Lawrence during the late Frederick Sims era. A costly toilet set and a purse were left untouched while a cast of the late Mr Sims belongings was stolen. Police notified and a speedy catch is hoped.
Attendance at the Passion Play under St. Bridget’s parish direction reached about 800. Riverside hall opened to handle overflow. The program featured the life of Christ from annunciation to the crucifixion. The Peerless quartet with Maynard favorites performed selections including Lead Kindly Light Adeste Fideles and Galilee. James Farrell sang The Palms.
The funeral of J. Bent was held in Stow on Thursday. Bent, formerly warden of Stow town farm, is survived by three sons Aubrey of Concord Junction Burpee of Boston and Eugene of Southville.
Joseph Kalender learned his brother A B Kalender, formerly of this town, had been captured by Germans in the battle of Augustowo and is held as a prisoner of war at Guben Germany. Kalender had left for Vilma Lithuania after war began. No details on prisoners treatment due to censor ship.
The Riku Temperance Society hosted a leap year dance Thursday evening in their Main Street hall. The National Band led by Waino Kauppl provided music and refreshments were served to a well attended event.
Remington Typewriter Co awards Miss Mildred L Mave of Maynard High School senior a gold medal and certificate for proficiency in typewriting after a 10 minute test at 55 words per minute with under 10 errors. Two classmates have secured Boston positions, one at United Drug Co and another at National Casket Co, with further employment anticipated. The commercial department mirrors private school work and has drawn state wide attention among Massachusetts educators.
The Olivette trio, praised for a recent concert at the Masonic Social Club, will perform again on Thursday evening April 6 at Cooperative Club concert. They are assisted by reader Dorothy Berry Carpenter.
The Halcyon club met at Miss Abbie Colbert’s Glendale street home Thursday evening. Attendees enjoyed games, music and whist followed by refreshments.
At a Wednesday meeting of fire engineers George H. Gutteridge was chosen chief Fred Axford named assistant chief and Albert Coughlen becomes clerk The group also voted to buy six new fire extinguishers for forest fire service.
Mrs Mary McCleary entertained the WCTU at her Brooks Street home Thursday afternoon. The regular monthly meeting was followed by social activities with music by Clarence Lloyd, Grace Parkins, Miriam Kempton and others, and refreshments served.
The Maynard Business Men's Association plans a supper at Cooperative Hall on Wednesday evening April 12. Speakers include H. Wells, Massachusetts Senate president, and likely C. Carr of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. The group aims to promote Maynard's public welfare, encourage new industries, unite business and professional men, and foster town life.
Otto Johnson of Denver California was chosen to succeed Adolph Suikkénen as manager after his resignation to farm in the west. Johnson brings twenty years in the grocery trade and now runs the Globe cooperative store in Denver. Suikkonen and his family plan a late April move to Embarrass Minnesota.
A birthday party was held at Miss Ruth French's Douglas Avenue home on Friday. Guests included Lillian Garlick Florence Mallison Erelyn Gould Elizabeth Binks Julia Lynch Caroline Murray Ruth Wilson Ruth Foster Ruth Moynihan Eliza Richard Waterhouse Irwin Woolridge beth Slymond Ruth Waterhouse and Ruth Freuch. The event featured singing to the flag, music, games, and red and white decorations with Ruth gifting flags to attendees.
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