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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1922
Page
6
Maynard IOOF and Mizpah Rebekah lodges will jointly celebrate the Odd Fellows anniversary on May 3. Grand Master and staff will visit Maynard IOOF on May 10 for a ceremonial work. Past Grands’ night will be observed by past officers of Maynard.
Union Congregational church held services with Pastor William Boicourt delivering a sermon at Union Congregational church. Sunday School offered classes for all ages and Christian Societies planned a meeting with the topic to be announced.
District Deputy Richard F. Mc Sweeney followed the ex mayor in lauding the Knights of Columbus aims and accomplishments. A flashlight banquet photo preceded dancing as ex mayor Fitzgerald led Sweet Adeline during intermission. The floor filled with dancers and committees including John Gallagher Frank Brayden Albert Murphy Arthur Bartean Frank Fearns Alexander McKeachern George Kalor Frank Murphy and David Kingsley received praise.
The Commercial Department notes Francis Cleary has taken a position with Robert Houghton Insurance on Batterymarch Street. Hugo J Saarinen secured two offers, choosing a role with Electrical Sale Company on 126 Federal Street over Pittsburgh Glass on 108 Portiang Street for a stronger appeal and better pay. The department notes improving job placement despite broader unfavorable business conditions.
The sixth birthday of Florence Hastings daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hastings was celebrated with a gathering at home after games and music. Guests included Marion Elizabeth Hawane, Jean Jarvey, and Russell Jordan, with ice cream and cake contributing to a merry party.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Saturday event on April 8 with a 6 pm time and a Dodge at Tydbosrny Rage. Details and subjects are unclear due to garbled text.
A four room cottage with Colonial siding, painted white, listed at an estimated cost of 2690 excluding plumbing and space, featuring a 9 by 11 entry, kitchen, two bedrooms, central heating, and a potential outdoor living area. The piece extols simplicity and homely charm over pretentious design, imagining geraniums, baked bread, and a happy domestic scene.
A special Wednesday town meeting voted to buy or take by eminent domain the Maynard estate on Main Street and the Naylor property on Summer Street for a memorial building. After two hours of debate the motion to purchase passed. the building plan was postponed. The Naylors would be paid about $1000.
Advocates secured a memorial for a proposed building while opponents held firm at home, claiming victory in stopping the project. The split suggests a town meeting in a drawa with factions over future plans.
More than 100 children at a Woman's club meeting in Masonic hall praised the mud pie man cartoonist George Channing Darling. They enjoyed clay models and humorous cartoons, with ice cream provided. A business session named candidates for May election and raised 26 to the Negg East talket fund as program changes were announced.
Magdalene Cnospter 22 years old celebrated her anniversary with special ceremonies at the Masonic hall Tuesday evening. A banquet at 7 delivered by a Framingham caterer followed by readings by Robert Burlen and vocal solos by Mrs. Benjamin Derby. Mrs. Eva Frye presided with officers assisting.
James Campbell aged 67 remains in hospital after the death of his wife. The report notes he and two brothers were involved in the incident and that authorities are handling the case as a family tragedy.
Fragmentary OCR mentions the detegats of lodge accompanying a body to the location of HK or FP ork charge. It notes Mr. Campbell lived in Kroll bieck on Main Street.
A well attended whist party was held Wednesday evening at Odd Fellows hall under the joint Rebekah and Maynard Lodge Fair committee. Mrs G Champagne won the ladies prize, Miss Mabel Bishop was consolation, and Ralph Jones the gent prize. Ice cream and cake were served. Markers and counters were Robert Lester Fri Archer Arthur Champagne and William Jones.
Glenwood Swett, a noted hunter and naturalist, displays a high canoe framed sea scene with two mounted wild ducks at the Macorna store. The painting draws strong praise and public attention for the artist.
The Universalist Comrades held a ladies night in the church vestry with supper at seven, post-prandial exercises, and musical features. Guest speakers included Rev George E Leighton of Boston who spoke on comradeship and the group’s new organization.
Misspelled and fragmented text notes an Easter program at eeETHodsT Church and mentions “The Rights of the Child” as a topic or title in Bas- likely a local religious event discussing children's rights.
A Sunday evening pageant at the Methodist Church showcased religious education at home and in the community. Marion Holt led the prologue while children and scouts participated, with many named cast members and a concert ending in the City Beautiful choir singing The Holy...
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