Maynard News and Notes From Local Happenings
Local items report guests visiting from Worcester Leominster and Brockton. Ford touring car purchase. high school editor Glenn White gains notice. Army units, armory visits, and public school events feature. Baby Week promotions and community gatherings plus church activities and a new soda fountain addition announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikistow
Henry Hodges
Worcester
Katherine ‘White
Wolterschied
W. A. Lari Co
Boys of Co
White
Leominster
Albert Mullin
Comiet
Grand reopening at Woolworth 10c store on Main Street
The F W Woolworth 10c store held a grand reopening on Main Street with day and evening events to acquaint the public with departments. Riverside Orchestra provided music and the interior featured plants and decorations. Saturday opening reported record business since locating here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhig
Riverside Orchestra
Futurehoad
Motorcycle and Ford collision injures bystander in Waltham area
A motorcycle driven by Louis Bamford and a Ford driven by Robert Kierstead collided near Waltham and Parker on Saturday night at 8 30. Passengers William Stokes and Richard Swanson escaped injury while Mrs. J Linden was hurt but Dr Edward Flaherty found no serious injuries. The Ford overturned and Swanson was freed with minor car damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Waltham and Parker Srs
Louis Bamford
William Stokes
Robert Kierstead
Richard Swanson
J. Linden
Douglas Ave
Edward Flaherty
M H S Versus Belmont H Team Preview
The M H S baseball team plays Belmont High at Belmont this afternoon. Captain O Briens Bill Relters aim for a victory as the squad recovers from a Concord setback. Poor spring practice due to bad weather hampered early team work despite promising Maynard recruits.
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M.H.S
Belmont
Maynard
Fred Wilder Traded to Buffalo from Red Sox Farm System
Fred Wilder, a Red Sox spring trainee, was sold to Buffalo this week. Maynard’s wish led to the move as Wilder preferred regular play in Buffalo over a bench role in Boston. Jack Barry calls Wilder one of the season’s most promising recruits with a potential return in the International League next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Brick
Wilder
Red Sox
Buffalo
Maynard
Boston
Jack
Barry
Finnish Workingmen's Union Buys Vese Farm For Pavilion
The Vése farm formerly owned by Mrs. William Casey has changed hands this week to the Finnish Workingmen's union. New owners plan improvements including a dancing pavilion section. Over 1200 dollars has been raised by subscription from association members for this project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Casey
Inon
The
Association
D A R Delegate from Old Concord Chapter Heads to Washington
Mrs. O B Fowler leaves Saturday for Washington D C to attend the Continental Congress of the D A R as a delegate from the Old Concord chapter She will visit there as guest of her son Harry Fowler likely for the month start of the trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Washington, D.C
Continental Congress of the
Old Concord
Harry Fowler
Concert and Dance at Parker Hall by Finnish Workingmen's Association
A Saturday evening concert and dance at Parker Hall featured the Imatra Orchestra and a 20 member mixed chorus from the association. The program included band selections by Arthur Autio, a member of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workingmen’s Association
Parker
Hall
Imatra Orchestra
Arthur Autio
Club Meeting At Mrs. San dersons Home
The Question club met Monday evening at Mrs. Frank B. Sandersons home. Members enjoyed sewing and a social hour with refreshments. Mrs. Charles Wilcox of Manchester, Connecticut, attended as a guest.
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Frank B. Sanderson
Charles Wilcox
Manchester
Death of Helen Vierle Five? Died of infantile paralysis
Helen Vierle, three years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vierle of 987 Glendale Ave, died Monday after a three week illness from infantile paralysis. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Glendale Cemetery with Rev. Frederick N. Rutan officiating. Home quarantined by order of the board of health, reportedly after the death occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Byert ‘Vierle
Glendale
Gléndale Cemetery
Frederick N. Rutan
Chuch
Board of Health
Banns Published At St Bridget Church Marriage Notices
Banns of marriage read at St Bridget church for Thomas King of McKinley Street and Miss Bride Johnston of Thompson Street. The wedding is scheduled for Monday April 30. Another wedding banns announced for Miss Hannah Johnson of Harrison Street and David Foley of South Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bridget’s Church
Thomas King
McKinley St
Bride Johnston
Thompson ‘St
Hannah Johnson
Harrison
David Foley
South Acton
C. E. Society Holds Monday Vestry Meeting
The regular meeting of the C. E. society was held at the Congregational church vestry. Miss Annie Kennelly chaired the missionary committee session. A social hour followed the business meeting with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Society
Congregational Church
Missionary Committee
Annie Kennelly
Gamewell fire alarm system put in operation
The new storage battery Gamewell fire alarm system becomes active replacing the old wet cell setup. It is more efficient and modern, reducing outages by dividing the town into four sections and avoiding a total loss of service when a wire fails.
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Gamewell
Surprise Party Gifts for Mrs Samuel Strosberg at 25 Main
A Sunday afternoon gathering at 25 Main Street honored Mrs Samuel Strosberg with a surprise party. David Bander presented a silver service, games and vocal solos accompanied a speech by Strosberg, with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Strosberg
Main St
David Bander
Sam Strosberg
Abram Bander
Abe. Bander Jr
Ide Bennett
Julius Gruber
H. Bellin
Mise Julia. Sheehan
Migs A.white
Samuel Lever
Flag offered for town flag raising ceremony
Former Representative A. E. McCleary offers a large flag for town use. It is suggested the flag be raised from the pole at the Nason street school site with an appropriate ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. McCleary
Nason Sf
Fire at Concord and Acton Streets Extinguished Quickly
Box 35 was pulled at 12 45 noon Monday by Harry Bates for a fire at the corner of Concord and Acton Streets on the roof of the house occupied by Charles Punch. The blaze was extinguished by the prompt work of the fire department with very little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bates
Concord
Actonsts
Charles Punch
Flag Raising At Summer Street School Recalls Town’s First
On Friday morning the first flag raise in town occurred at the Summer Street school building. Supt. William H. Millington unfurled Old Glory as pupils and teachers led by Principal Horace Bates shouted three cheers. The program closed with patriotic songs including The Star Spangled Banner and America.
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Summer St
William H. Millington
Prin. Horace Bates
America
McCormick Kidney and Nerve Remedy Ad Offer
An old advertisement claims McCormick's kidney and nerve remedy relieves rheumatism and urinary disorders. It targets readers suffering stiff joints and kidney issues and urges trying the product to end misery. The copy urges consulting a druggist for the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
M K
Railway Mail Clerks Score Near Perfect in Test
J. F. Dinand, examiner for the U S post office railway mail service, visited Tuesday to test local clerks on 865 cards and 41 inspections. He praised the staff for an excellent record with one clerk achieving 99.88 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Dinand
Railway Mail
U.S. Post Office Department
Flag Raising at Post Day Ceremony
Postmaster I Coughlan unfurled the Stars and Stripes as Robert Parkin sounded Taps? “Salute to the Colors.” A 35 foot flagpole erected by Naylor shéirs with flag provided by the KU government drew cheers from school children and citizens during the noon event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.coughlan
Robert Parkin
Four New Books on Agriculture for Gardeners
The Public Library trustees add four titles for this year’s planting season. The Beginner's Garden Book by Allen French, The Farm and Garden Rule Book by L. H. Batley, How to Make a Garden by UL Fayllepton, and How to Make a Fruit Garden by W. Fletcher aim to help readers plan and cultivate gardens and fruit plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Public Library
Allen French
L. H. Batley
Fayllepton
Mass Public Service Commission Hears Rate Change Petition
The Massachusetts Public Service Commission held a forenoon hearing at 1 Beacon Street Boston on the C M R railway petition to change traffic rules by a zone system charging 2 cents per mile with a minimum fare of 6 cents. A. J. Coughlan represented the Maynard Business Men's Association. Chairman Charles Hergey and George Bradley of Stow presented a petition signed by over 100 road patrons opposing the proposed rates.
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Mass. Public Service Commission
Beacon St
Boston
C.M
A. J. Coughlan
Maynard Business Men’s Association
Charles Hergey
Geo. Bradley
Board of ‘Electmen ‘of
Stow
McCormick's Kidney and Nerve Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts McCormick's Kidney and Nerve Remedy for sale at one dollar. It lists a contact address for Thomas McCormick in Maynard, Mase.
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Thomas
McCormick Maynard
Mase
Assabet Mills Superintendent Outlines Land Use Plan
Dreachler, superintendent of the Assabet mills, will present a plan by which the American company will allocate land in the town for use by players at home. Bardens presides at the Maynard association meeting next Tuesday.
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Ledgard
George. Godde
Forge
Villao
Wiliam
Cuniversity
Catriptery
Saco
UN- Pio
Little
Pollard
National’ Guard
Tibet
Terion
Alice Bros
Acton
Rob Wa
George Carey
American Express Co
Marlboro
Joseph Schnab
Berlin
John Sheridan
Harold
Fitchburg Armory
William Iitchfield
Brockton
Jamies ‘McCarthy
Acton Ct
William Coulter
Concord St
Assabet ‘Mills
William S. Sayward
Quincy
Horace F. Bates
Robert
John A. Crowe Park
Sidre
H. Clark
Pleasant
Henry Norton
Fitchburg
Co. I
Albert
John
Hendrickson
Armory
Charles Stockbridge
Linden
C. M. Stockbridge
Lowell
Supi Lodge of Elks
Hud- Thestle
Frank Kearris
Philip
Frank M. Heffernan
Harold’ Sheridan
Roy Nelson
William
Murray
Co. I. 6Th. Regt
Turlough
John He
Billings, Font
Robbert Arti
Maynard Methieald Granite Works
Magdeline Chapter
C. B.S
Masonic Hell
St. George's Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. Moyrill
Oagood
P. H. DeLee
George ‘Tanagon
Framingham
Loyal Order of
Worle
Dey
Arthur Perry
Roosevelt St
Men’s League of the Congregational Church
Harry Morse
Board of Sélectmen
Public Service Commission
Louis Peel
Game Today
BANN
C. E. Meeting
Rexall
DeLee’s Pharmacy
Nason Street
Maynard, Mass
McCormick’s
Assabet Institution For Savings
George. H. Gutteridge Watchmaker
Jersey Butter CO
Maynard's Leading Cash Grocery
Jersey
Lux
Rment
Jersey Butter Company
Maynard, Mase
White Plymouth Rock
West Acton
WANG
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