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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
5
Maynard Mrs. John Trench and Mrs. Miller traveled to Boston Saturday to obtain passports for an early trip to England. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith of Bridgeport Connecticut and Le Smith of New York City were weekend guests of the Misses Nagle on Main Street.
The Sudbury column lists upcoming events and updates: Peniman Tea room opens for the season. 8 D. Perry announces a new horse. King Philip dance invitations go out for April 19. Sunday guests include W. M. Parmenter and the Keene/Garfield families. Goodman society meeting set for April 19. Memorial church supper on April 6. Knight leaves C H Way and joins Kelsey Ranch Lexington. School changes include Ruth Noyes at North Island and Jane Harti shool. Woman's Club Guest Night April 21.
A brief report notes a Maine railroad crossing at Sudbury where an individual faced a rigid examination to qualify for the position. The record emphasizes credential scrutiny and official procedures in appointing railway staff.
Reverend George Clarke preached at the Sunday morning service from the text Mark six thirty seven Give ye them to eat. The evening discourse dealt with Ten appearances of Christ after the resurrection.
East Sudbury resident Luther Cutting observed his 87th birthday with relatives and friends visiting his home. He remains in excellent health, able to eat sleep and work as he sees fit, with congratulations extended from family and neighbors.
Maynard Eagles topped Marlboro Eagles by one point in a tense bowl ing match at the Maynard alleys Monday night. The contest stayed nip and tuck to the finish as players sharpened pencils and the score was checked for errors. Peterson rolled a three string total of 335 to lead. Marlboro’s A Gilbert had a 294 high for the visitors.
William Duxbury, bound for England on April 24, received a farewell reception and a past worthy president’s jewel at a meeting of Lord Kitchiner lodge Sons of St. George. Joseph Marsden was elected secretary, succeeding Duxbury. Plans were made for the lodge anniversary on April 24 with Lady Warwick lodge acting jointly.
At Maynard council Knights of Columbus meeting Tuesday night the officers were chosen. Timothy B. Moynihan was named grand knight with Patrick McGrath deputy grand knight Sylvester Sullivan chancellor Frank Brayden financial secretary Roy McCormack recording secretary Frank McCormack treasurer James J. Morgan advocate and Frank Prue trustee.
Nine boys aged 16 to 18 were kept in lockup overnight after a Sunday incident on Main street. Patrolman Charles Garland filed disorderly conduct charges. cases were placed on file at district court Monday with costs set at 35 dollars each. Maynard Eagles will bowl Marlboro Eagles at Marlboro Tuesday night.
West Acton supports a Frederick MacMonnies statue “America's Gift to France” to be placed in Meaux on the Marne. A national March 22 to 29 drive raised $250,000 with Acton contributing $5.00 via schoolchildren donations.
Rev. Frederick A. Bisbee D D addressed a good sized audience last Sunday about the coming 150th anniversary of the first Universalist church in the country. His remarks covered church history and were praised for clarity and optimism. Next Sunday at morning service Rev. Roger F. Etz will preach.
A Baptist church social and supper on Thursday night drew a large crowd. Miss Evelyn Knowlton performed a piano selection and the pageant The Triumphant Life was presented by the young people in a fine manner. The supper committee included Mrs. Dudley Mrs. Flora Whitcomb Mrs. Heder stedt and Mrs. Martha Twitchell.
The annual Children's Day of the West Acton Woman's Club was held at the Baptist church Monday afternoon. F. O. Harrell of Waltham performed clever musical magic and entertained many schoolchildren. Miss Irma Durkee played piano. Ice cream cones and fancy cookies were served.
Elisabeth attended the St Bridget's parish annual reunion at Maynard on April 6. Mrs Annie Kin sley and Mrs Sadie Weaver served on the refreshment committee. A young number from St Bliz- is noted in the readable text.
Mrs E J Marshall of South Sudbury announces the engagement of her niece Jennie Cole to Grover C Greenwood of Marlboro. Other notes mention Mrs Henry Way spending weekends with her son Joseph in Stoneham and David Baldwin working at W M Parmentes store, with him expected to manage a truck shift.
Mr and Mrs Larrie Perry recently moved to the Beebee place in Wayland and plan to return to Sudbury next week. They are staying with Mrs Perry’s parents while Mr Perry will take a job with the Hoo people.
D W Gutterson of the Inter Church World movement will speak at the Congregational church. Services will be at the usual hour. An evening musical service features a double male quartet performing a program.
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted us during our bereavement. John Maley William Maley and Mrs James Mullin plan to attend the funeral Thursday morning of John Meade a cousin who died at his home in Forest Hills yesterday.
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