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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1924
Page
5
Maynard residents attend meetings and visits across nearby towns. A new Oldsmobile cab debuts in town, while students and families plan travels from Poland to Washington. Local clubs host events, and marriage notices surface amid community updates.
Sadie Brown of Boston, leading lady of an amateur troupe, won $500 for best performer as chosen by audience applause while the group, touring Brockton and Hartford, includes notable local artists. She is a Maynard girl, formerly Sadie King, daughter of John King. Her brother Tommie King ganha fame as a vocalist and baseball umpire.
Eight year old Rita Lawton daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Lawton of Concord Jet died Friday morning after a brief illness with heart trouble.
To let a large room measuring 18 feet square with six windows, located in the centre of the business district. Property owned by Adame and Bridey Gommowealth. Demands for rental terms appear to be under negotiation.
A famed old time tramp known as Weary Willie wandered into town near the Country club at dusk seeking lodging. Country club caretaker Ole Adamson watched as Willie eyed the barn for shelter, mirroring days when towns offered meals and lodging to vagrants.
Arthur Kaattari of this town pitched Tufts opening game at Medford, held Northeastern to seven hits, but Tufts lost 5 to 3. A former wrestler, Kaattari never played baseball in school until recently and has shown early promise for future big games.
An old well, about 25 feet deep with five feet of water, was uncovered beneath the Parmenter house ruins after cooling rubble. Residents say it may be 100 to 200 years old and remains in good condition. The water system currently serves outlying areas once property owners request service and guarantee half the cost.
The Easter Light at Union Congregational features five episodes The Light of Easter At the Tomb In the Early Church Upon the Needy In the Present Day Home In the Whole Wide World with Mrs Lena Wilson Clifford Schofield Herbert Young Miss Florence Jackson A R C Cole and the Junior Christian Endeavor directing. George E Lawton and Herbert Lawton provide special vocal numbers with organ accompaniment. Over twenty participants join the congregation in singing Easter hymns from the screen.
In Boston area play the Clan Stewart and Maynard tied 2 2 in a first round Charity Cup game. Murdock McLaughlin Gilmore and Walker scored for the two sides with Somerville making key saves and Garrigan refereeing. Half times 46 minutes.
Dr William Bohn circuit director of Chautauqua of Swatara Pa spoke to a large Maynard Guarantors gathering at Cooperative hall Sunday urging Christian application to politics and social life to form a truly Christian nation He cited the 18th amendment Rev William Boicourt presided Also featured were Grace Walters a vocalist and Junior Chautauqua songs led by Adelaide Sime
Funeral services for Mrs Kath erine Gilroy wife of Henry Gilroy were held Friday in Woonsocket Rhode Island. Burial followed at St. Bridget's cemetery in Maynard. She died Tuesday at her Woonsocket home and is survived by her husband four children and four sisters and brothers from Maynard and Randolph.
Patrick McGrath says the April 23 banquet at Colonial Hall will be the council’s largest ever with strong demand for tickets. District Attorney Thomas O'Brien plans to attend and speak, possibly joined by Mayor Curley. Catering by Fitzpatrick Bros of Malden. dancing to follow. A May communion feast and a K of C players drama are planned. Maynard council meets April 22.
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