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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
5
Maynard happenings include travel, family visits, and church events. A street cleanup aims to improve Ac ton street. The W. A. Haynes Co. reports strong sales across autos and tools as the district plans a school superintendent election at Maynard High.
The April 30 presidential primary draws little interest from both parties. Independent voters avoid primaries due to enrollment rules, leaving straight party voters to decide. Taft appears favored on the Republican side while Democratic choice remains uncertain amid Willie Hearst’s recent maneuvers and efforts to nominate Champ Clark.
Marlboro wins the pennant by one point over Maynard with Marlboro, Hudson, Stow in contention. Maynard claims lack of time to run events cost them the victory, noting potential gains in the running broad jump where locals can exceed 18 feet. Rumors swirl about American Woolen Co plans and Maynard’s favorable stance for new mills in the town.
The Y P S C E monthly meeting was postponed to next Monday evening. Atty Melvin Johnson of Boston will address the Men's Fraternal League on Tuesday as ladies night. Vesper services in April feature talks by the pastor on scenes after Easter and "Behind Closed Doors." A neighborly pulpit exchange is planned April 28. The Evangelical union meets April 22. M E church members protest a Higgins block liquor license this Wednesday. Maynard Cricket and Athletic Association petitions for a club liquor license at the club house off Great Road.
Herbert Wickman aged 62 died after a lingering illness in Tewke. A Finn born in Finland he was among the first Finnish settlers in Maynard where he had lived 22 years. His body was brought to Maynard and buried Saturday in Glenwood cemetery. He is survived by his wife four children and a brother in the West.
A thorough investige offers a handsome summer profit with a large gasoline launch of 35 feet 10 inches and a 20 bhp Buffalo engine plus fittings. It includes boat houses and two wharfs and capacity for 75 persons. An additional 26 foot launch with a 12 hp Knox engine and 35 passenger capacity is listed, with interviews invited but time constrained.
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