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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1927
Page
6
Maynard people and friends populate this community roundup with visits relatives and seasonal travel. Names include Gutteridge in Camden, Cuba trips, Dart students on vacation, and local hosts the S Reynolds family. Recurring items cover church activities, school guests, and local job updates.
A free Sunday concert at the Alka Temperance Hall drew a large crowd under the First National Cooperative Association. Rev Vietor Wirtanen, a recent arrival from Finland and Boston University student, spoke. the program featured the First National band conducted by Tima Juno and a one act play by the dramatic club.
The Kanto A C held its annual exhibition and refereement followed by a dance at the Temperance hall in Iku Saturday night. Jacob A Sr spoke. George Kekkala read a poem and Matti Kangas gave an athletic drill with a tight rope walking exhibition by local wrestler Kangas.
An advertisement for Ricklea Shoe Store in Maynard promotes style and quality footwear for the whole family. It emphasizes economy and mentions legal stamps as part of the sale or promotion.
Card expresses thanks to all who offered kindness during their bereavement and for floral tributes. Mrs. James Cowles and family appreciate the support and sympathy shown.
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge will mark its 40th anniversary with a program at Odd Fellows hall tomorrow night. Guests include Dr Frederick P Glazier of Hudson district deputy, Fred W Trowbridge of Hudson marshal at the institution, and officers of Winona Acton Willow Concord Junction lodges, with Mrs C C Murray chairing the entertainment committee and Mrs George Lawton reading a lodge history.
Advertisement seeking a salesman to sell Ford cars. Apply to J. A. Coughlan Co. garage on Summer Street in Maynard.
A Maynard Grangers delegation plans to attend Middlesex Central Pomong regular meeting in Bedford tonight. Maynard Granger will compete April 14 with William Hayward heading the 1 mens team and Laura Woodart leading the women.
Maynard High School announces the formation of a girls baseball team this season following the successful girls basketball program. Coach Mias Reid, who led the basketball team to historic results, will coach the new baseball team as they plan a schedule with other girls school teams.
Mr and Mrs Nelson of Stow celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary with an expanded evening gathering at Danish Mall Great Road. Guests received gifts as music games and dancing provided merriment and a collation was served.
Maynard prepares for a grand opening in ten days to two weeks as J. J. Newbury Company completes stock and premises. The chain operates 5-10 and cent stores in 136 towns across sixteen states with toys, hardware, hosiery, silk goods, ladies wear, candy, and related lines. The manager promises strong support from the tire company and declares efforts to make Maynard a trading center benefiting the local business community.
George Hart, a longtime Maynard resident and 71 year old water commissioner, retires from active duty after 85 years at the American Powder Company plant minus two years and six months. He previously served as selectman for three years around 1900 and as water commissioner for two years.
A meeting for baseball fans is set for Thursday night at 7 30 at Masonic Hall with Harold Morgan presiding. It invites all interested in a Town team for the Middleex County league including Concord Chelmsford Shirley and Abbott Mills, aiming to discuss formation and participation.
The Légion Auxiliary schedules a regular meeting at the Legion headquarters on Monday evening April 11. A food sale is set for Easter Saturday at a Main Street store previously the Delicatessen. A whist party is planned for April 19 at Odd Fellows hall.
The church announces a Friday 7 30 prayer meeting on the theme The Christian as a Witness. On Saturday at 8 o clock a play Arnold Goes Into Business will be staged in the vestry by the Christian Endeavor Society. Sunday service schedule includes 10 30 morning service 11 45 Sunday School and 6 15 Endeavor meeting.
Palm Sunday services at Union Congregational Church Maynard include 10 45 a m choir anthems sermon A Narrow Gate on a Hard Road. At 7 pm a film program on native Zulu life with Rev James Dexter Taylor lecture From Red Blanket to Civilization. Thursday service for Good Friday reception of members communion offering.
The joint committee of Earl Kitchiner Jodge Sons of St George and Lady Warwick lodge daughters of St George reports progress on celebrating both lodges anniversaries. The event will take place April 16 at Masonic hall.
Fragmentary report mentions Tony Mistretta Pine and a medical event with a hit and run theme. It refers to Mass General for examination and ongoing treatment. Other bits mention Miss Sophie Dgoik and Providence Rhode Island in a confusing, incomplete context.
A brief notice promotes Rickles Shoe Store, touting a 10¢ store sale with bargain pricing and a simple ad layout. It emphasizes low prices and a pocketbook friendly shopping option for customers.
Maynard April 6 coach Don Lent of the high school has the battery aspirants practicing in the gym this week. With two weeks to opening day the squad may drill outdoors at Crowe park weather permitting. Captain Gerry Nee, star pitcher, injured last fall, cannot play until May. Mike Vodoklys departed and finding a solid catcher is a goal. Lent and Principal A R C Cole attended a Midland League meeting where Stahl and Dean balls were adopted.
The Maynard Woman's Club offers cooking classes in the Congregational church basement from April 13 to 20 27. Instructor Miss Margaret Weimer of Boston known to radio fans as Betty Crocker. Tickets are available for a nominal sum from committee members Mrs Henry Price Mrs Mark Newton and Mrs Mabel Palmer of Maple and Brown streets.
The De Molay degree was exemplified by Worcester Chapter degree team at L. D. Wilson Chapter meeting in Masonic hall. The local chapter plans a summer sports program and a baseball team with Hollis Barlow as manager.
Seven month old Charles Barstone, son of Mr and Mrs Michael Barstone of 34 Butler Ave, died Thursday evening at Children’s Hospital Boston. Funeral services were held Sunday at St Bridget’s Church and burial followed in the parish cemetery.
The Maynard K of C bowling team defeated Lexington K of C in Maynard Thursday night up to three game series. Rematches will be bowled at Lexington this week as Maynard posts a strong year beating neighboring K of C councils including Marlboro Concord and Clinton. The Maynard Epworth League earns silver loving cup for best attendance at Hudson Circuit Epworth League meeting for three months.
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