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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1925
Page
14
Mrs A T Haynes presided at a bazaar held at Coo juraday and Friday, with booths, tables, and a program on both evenings. Glickman of American Supply Co reports opening a branch aminster the fort. Track Jayward 11.6 and Monflay played this week. On Saturday high plays the re second nine at Park.
The event featured readings and a cast including Stockbridge Eva Frye and others as the local chapter presents Making A Sister. Mrs Ante served as worthy matron and presided over the program with an active committee including Mrs Leasie Ad as chairman of the 4 mile and Avis Barlow as entertainment chair.
The Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo and the Fraternal Order urge citizens to plant trees during a designated week dated 27 May 3 under a presidential proclamation. The state will supply seedlings for planting nationwide.
A Maynard resident, later tied to the Cal vin Whitney property now Maynard Country Club, is identified as the first soldier wounded in the Revolutionary War. The note cites April 19, 1775 as the date and links to events at Bennington and the broader surrender era.
Announced this week the marriage of Anna O Toole daughter of Mrs John O Toole Grant Street Maynard to Oliver Thomas Ligrest. The ceremony took place in Orleans Louisiana on April 24. Ligrest is a graduate of the Theological Seminary and has taught for several years in the south.
Sheridan's orchestra was engaged for the Senior Class reception. Mrs. Edwin Pratt and friends from Westdale spent the weekend with Mrs. L Brooks on Townsend. Lillian plans an April 86 departure for an overseas visit with relatives in England. Doris Higgins Allen Wig of Dedham Alfred Bradshaw Malcolm of Swampscott and Miss Ruby Emilin hosted by the Sudbury chapter regent on Concord street.
A meeting in Worcester with the American Farm Bureau Federation discussed cooperative buying and selling in New England. Mr. Evans warned Massachusetts farmers to accelerate cooperative selling to avoid competition from western co operatives. He cited standardized large scale products and mass marketing as advantages used to beat many small producers. Howard S. and Middlesex county officials toured roadside stands and highlighted high value canned goods at 75 cents per jar.
Daniel McCormick former chancellor of Progressive Ladue K of P attends district convention in Maynard. Grand officers present include Dee A Young who receives a bouquet of roses from Maynard members as a gesture of appreciation.
George degree team led by Nathan Crowther will perform an exhibition of degree work at a Hearts of Oak Lodge class in Charlestown on Saturday. A large Maynard delegation plans to attend.
A Concord rider in a car involved in a collision near the Union Conmocuptions Thursday narrowly escaped injury as three wheels were stripped from under the vehicle. Both cars sustained damage but no injuries were reported.
Twelve new members joined in morning services at the tonal Church. Mr and Mrs Lowney and children are visiting relatives for the holiday. Miriam Paine from Spawtoh visited Miss Florence Sewar for the Junior Prom and weekend. Dr W Bohm Swarthmore Chautauqua circuit director is expected in town this week and will stay with William Boicourt.
Cemetery officials estimate 2000 to 2300 dollars will be needed to replace the damaged tool house and lost equipment after a dynamite blast. About 1000 feet of hose was laid to reach the nearest hydrant as of the fire. Cemetery commissioners A. O. Dunham Lotis Shaw and William Coulter moved to replace lost gear ahead of Memorial Day.
Maynard Lodge and Mizpah Rebekah Lodge plan a joint anniversary event for Odd Fellows. The evening includes music by the Linnell Trio and a banquet with tickets available from district deputy Lester of Maynard. State Odd Fellows officials will attend as guests at Linnell Hall.
Readers note the Parigiennes influence disrupting conservative dress norms as young women adopt a white shirt and tight fits. The trend draws mixed reactions from older readers while gaining popularity in social scenes and fashion circles.
The Southboro Women's Club plans its annual luncheon this afternoon at the Communi louse with McKenney of Framingham serving. Birth announced for a Dora at Marlboro Hospital yesterday.
Eyewitnesses praised a brilliant parade with patriotic citizens marching in uniformed regalia and war floats, noting order and spectacular colors. The day featured a refined literary display and a grand ball culminating in a perfect celebration, with patrons including Patrick A. McGrath and councilmen from Maynard.
Lowell Thomas presents a new book on T E Lawrence and the Arab revolt. The text notes Lawrence as an Oxford graduate and 1916 intelligence officer whose desert knowledge and leadership helped unite desert tribes against the Turkish empire, shaping a dramatic historic work.
St Bridget's cadets meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to view weeks of training progress. They were measured for fresh uniforms and may appear in public on Decoration Day.
Four clubs reportedly plan to join a cord function and a team from cord. Readable fragments indicate collaboration with uncertain details and no clear outcome.
Flower printed crepe and chiffon show a growing vogue in fashion as sea son progresses. Floral patterns in color blocks and outlines charm with modern techniques and varied colorings.
Maynard High School opened the 1926 baseball season by defeating Townsendsville at Crowe Park on Saturday. Bundatavitch pitched the first game of his career, enabling Maynard to rally from a 4 inning deficit. Key hits included a late rally as Maynard scored three runs in the fifth to secure a 9 to 4 win.
Three selectmen Edwin Cernton Frank G Binks and John King head a ceremony featuring a golden eagle statue. The flax plaque bears Town of Maynard Incorporated 1871 marking the town’s emblem and date.
Readable fragment notes items for sale or rental. M Epenee listing mentions Banjo and Guitar upstairs with a price of Main £ t. and a Friday afternoon time. No clear location or full details provided.
In Stowe a fifteenth anniversary celebration included games music and dancing. Guests from Marlboro Wren Hartford and New Haven attended as the couple received cut works of art and gold. The notice also mentions Crawford Range for sale and a children's hour at Rickles Shoe Store.
A fragmentary OCR snippet references a Mrs John and a person named Renee Ve the by ot eet in Waltham and New York during the early part of the week. The legible parts point to social or personal notices with unclear connections and no complete event details.
The Junior Prom for the Class of 1926 at Maynard High School was held Friday evening at Colonatal with elaborate drill figures and applause for the performers. Mrs George ihr Andrew Fardy and others served punch while a committee led by John Paul Green and Alice Kathleen Hinds organized arrangements. Decorations directed by Miss Doris Miller earned high praise from juniors and guests.
Capt Charles Sidney Coulter served as an aide to Vice President Dawes during World War I era events. He joined the First Division in the war and was part of the early American forces to see overseas action. He earned the majorship title while the army was on a war footing and visited his mother Mrs. Anna Coulter in Maynar on Sunday.
A Magdalene Chapter 36th Anon event featured a special program led by Dorothy low Leslie Mearry and included a serving supper with Mise Sara Bent attending.
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