Maynard News Roundup of Local Events and Travel Notes
Local items report Vincent Sweeney at powder mills and Arthur Hart returning to Maynard from Fitchburg. Social events include St Bridget's parish reunion music by McNally's orchestra, a Masonic party, and a whist game at the Checker club. Also noted are land sales, bowling matches, and a Maynard to Marlboro game outcome. A May 1910 travel narrative from Washington to Philadelphia and New York describes impressions, home sickness, and gratitude to Maynard.
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Vincent Sweeney
Arthur Hart
Fitchburg
Maynard
Margaret Joyce
South Framingham
Checker Club
Masonic Social Club
Masonic
Hooper
Stanley Sunehie
Raymond Veitch
Hillside St
Irene Batley
Newton
Carrie Mead
Uxbridge
Winnie Quinlan
Edward Wooldridge
Fitchourg
John W. Figod
St. Bridget’s Parish
Joyce Scully wedding ties town together
William J. Joyce and Eila L. Scully were married at St Bridget's church on Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev. Walter Browne officiating. Attendants included Ella Scully and Frank Joyce best man. The couple hosted a reception at the Scully home on Dartmouth Street and left afterward for a short wedding trip.
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William J. Joyce
Eila L. Scully
Bridget
William Scully
Dartmouth St
Joyce
Season Opener Promises Hopeful Debut for Concord Match
The high school baseball team plans to open Friday against Concord High in Concord. Few players have trained, yet the squad expects to perform well. Most of last year’s lineup has graduated, with Flood Murray Wilder Hodges Sims Brearley Hamlin Higgins and several recruits from which Wilder will catch and Murray and Flood will pitch. Flood named captain.
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Concord
Flood
Murray
Wilder
Hodges
Sims
Brearley
Hamlin
Higgins
Murry
Abutters to Pay Half for Sidewalk Improvements
The selectmen decide to charge half the cost of $1000 for concrete walks funded from April town meeting appropriations. A first stretch from Sudbury Street crossing to the church is proposed as an essential pedestrian improvement.
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Sudbury St
Protests Entered Over Licenses In Maynard Boston Process
The Boston liquor license commission refused to grant licenses with a possible Maynard start date of April 16 due to the pending Bar and Bottle Bill. Protests arose from Miss Elizabeth Cleary's representative and a petition by the American Powder Company against licenses for Hilden Carlson. A church committee plans to oppose locally and cites strong sermon opposition from Rev. Fr. Griffin of Worcester.
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Boston
Maynard
Boston Commission
Senate
Thomas Hillis
Elizabeth Cleary
B. J. Coughlin
Coughlin
American Powder Company
Hilden @ Carlson
Summer and
Parker Sts
Er Mill
Paper Hill
M. E
Fr. Griffin
Worceser
Pope Seeks Democratic Nominations in Local Race
A column argues Practical Politics favors Democrats in the district as Republican strength shrinks in a presidential year. It recommends Frank H. Pope of Leominster as the candidate who can unite district and state power, though Rep. Pope will compete for the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Pope
Leominster
Rep. Pope
Public playground improvements begin with seating and stands
Work has begun on public playgrounds to add 20 new seats around the outer edge of the old seating while the grand stand is to be renovated. The digging is rapid and should be completed quickly this season. Also for sale some item described as choep 18 canb top very wacca looed condition. Contact L Teiths in CobCre, June, Mass.
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Toon Vee Sd
Rollen
L. Teiths
Cobcbre
Mass
Census Enumerators Start Friday in Three-Section Town
Enumerators begin work Friday with three sections to cover over two weeks. The census department asks residents to assist by answering a long list of questions. They will be paid three cents per name, up from two and a half, plus extra for reporting farms factories and other classifications.
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Sulivan
Assabet River
Ledgard
Raidy
Main St
Concord Terrace
Large attendance predicted for hall concert under Mallinson
Herbert Mallinson directs a concert at Cooperative hall this Wednesday with vocal selections by Bertha Cushing Child and Raymond Simonds. Accompanimists Anna B. Carpenter and Mabel Mallin, with strong advance seat sales, mark a busy evening. Also notices garbage disposal bids due by Friday.
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Herbert Mallinson
Cooperative Hall
Town Considers Free Local Baseball Nine This Summer
Public park in excellent condition spurs talk of a volunteer nine formed by local youths with no paid players. James J. Morgan, park superintendent, could lead if community support and sentiment are right.
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James J. Morgan
Committee Gets Busy On Town Water Line Redesign
A March committee visit to the pumping station and Mirror Lake explores redesign needs for improved town water service. The group walked 3 500 feet along the pipeline and plans a deeper review due to the importance to the town.
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Water Department
Mirror Lake
Rain Douses Forest Fire Near Balcolm Farm
A forest fire in dense woods behind Asa Balcolm's farm flared Sunday afternoon, was fought to a standstill, then reignited Monday afternoon. The blaze threatened Balcolm's residence as firefighters battled the flames through the night and into Monday.
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Asa Balcolm
Mr. Balcolm
Rexall Orderlies Claim Fast Relief for Constipation
An advertisement promises immediate positive relief for constipation with Rexall Orderlies. It asserts the remedy is gentle, effective, safe, and suitable for children and elderly, noting free replacement if any case fails. It emphasizes natural regulation of bodily functions without griping or nausea.
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Rexall Orderlies
Washington Trip Of Maynard High Seniors
The Maynard High School senior class accompanied by Supt. Francia Brick and other staff are touring Washington. The group's carefully planned program aims to expose students to sights not usually on excursion routes and to observe Congress during a busy session. The trip began Friday from Maynard via Boston Pall River and New York with a Washington arrival Saturday evening. all are in good health and enjoying the experience. The party includes Leslie Lawton Beatrice Taylor Mabel Comeau Florence Oliver Grace Wood Annie McCarroll Rena Smith Gertrude Rich Christina Heffernan Edith Wolfenden Victoria Binns Leslie Kinns Albert Brick and others.
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Francia
Brick
Washington
Supt
Congress
Wil Ifford
Maynard
Boston
Pall River
New York
Safly
Inington
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Maynard News
The
Maynard Gun Club
Cricket Grounds
Assabet Furniture Company
Fred Morris
Clarence Bodfish
Providence
R. I
Margaret Cratty
Roskville
J. Ogden
Franklin P. A and Son
I. H. Morse
Lowell
Milford Aerie of Eagles
Milford
Sullivan
Anthony O’brien
Hudsom
Richard Kelsey
Robert Sullivan
Bemis
Margaret Paul
St. Bridget’s Church
Fr. Sheehan
Julius Loewe
James Devane
West
Woman’s Club
J. M. Bellows
Miss Bird
Red Acre Farm
Marlboro
John J. Sullivan
Assabet Furniture Co
Valle Te
Lotus Quartet
Charles A. Welch Lodge
A. F
A. M
Lodge
Ben
Enterprise Office
Washington, D. C
Jersey Shore
Philadelphia
Brooklyn Bridge
Liberty
America
Mint
Independence Hall
Richard
Empire City
Jerusalem
Congressional Library
Land of Dreams
St. Denis
Methodist Society and American Powder Co
Pope
Baseball Nine
M. H. & Seniors
Knowlton
West Acton
Board of Selectmen
P. H. DeLee
Nason Street
William Connolly
Dilroy
Moving Pictures
Park St
AT. Haynes
Magee Oxford
Delee’s Pharmacy
Maynard, Mass
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