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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
11
The West Concord school assembly hall hosted the Concord Junction Village Improvement Society annual meeting. Rev. William J. Batt reported progress on sidewalks and playground improvements while outlining 12 recommendations for the coming year, including land development, playground plans, and a new town newspaper.
The Concord Junction baseball team edged Maynard 3-2 in a tight nine inning opener. Hopkins pitched strong despite defensive errors behind him while Joe Foley of Maynard and Hopkins matched zero errors early, but Concord Junction pulled out the win in the final out. Fans packed the grounds for a pitchers battle between the two Joes.
Concord Junction and South Sudbury scenes feature a ragged game with Hopkins and Dee, plus upcoming operatic recital at the West Concord Woman's club. A baseball result sees Athletic club 8 Wayland high 7, and local obituaries note William Handley’s passing at the town farm.
The Men’s club presents a Friday night play at Union Church. Sunday sermons cover “Is it hard to be a Christian” with a 3 pm service and a 6 30 pm Vesper music by Maynard’s club. Also listed are International Bible Students and a Gentile Times study at 19 Brook Rd. All are welcome.
The annual Holiday Dance directed by Mrs A B Mes ger and Mrs Charles Noll at Association hall drew many happy dancers. Hyland's orchestra from Boston supplied excellent music as guests enjoyed a festive atmosphere and the hostesses received much praise. A black leather bill fold with money was lost April 14 between Coneétd Junction and omelec cars. reward offered.
Miss Mary Keefe of Cambridge and Miss Margaret Sullivan of Quincy entertained guests over the holiday. Miss Frances Shaughnessy led the grand march at the annual ball of the O N B club of Salem. Mrs T M Barry, suffering neuralgia of the left eye, is slowly improving.
Ralph Stowe spent the holiday in Manchester New Hampshire. Mrs E A Powers has again gone to Concord hospital for another operation. Ed Quinn bought a Velie automobile. Walter Sawin and family were holiday guests at Myron Sawin. John Quinn has returned home from the hospital. A special town meeting is planned for April 27. Mrs Henry Miter and her mother Mrs A Par-Seek were involved in hospital activities and events.
The Sudbury Woman's club staged Valley Farm in the town hall on Friday evening. The hall was packed and standing room scarce. The club's entertainment committee produced a well received show with excellent stage settings and strong performances. Miss Mary Mackey presided at the piano. The event netted several dollars from homemade candy sales.
In Copenhagen police use a novel tit-for-tat method to reduce drunkenness. If a man is found drunk, a police officer escorts him home in a cab and charges the fare to the publican who served him liquor. Publicans now enforce strict limits to avoid paying cab bills.
Fragmentary text shows a community dispute involving a party provider and remarks attributed to Aunt Chloe. The lines reference a safeness claim and a dishware metaphor, with a Washington Star context implied but unclear.
Charitable groups in York City work to provide pure candy to children in slums replacing prior offerings. The effort aims to improve welfare and brighten the daily lives of poor youngsters through a targeted relief program.
The entry claims Thackeray is nearly the only man of genius who is said to have disfavored yellow hair per a collector of trifles.
Readable fragments depict nature’s calm river scene with a smiling riverbank hillside. The lines imply contemplation of nature’s moods through simple imagery and vague dialogue.
A terse exchange with a warden implicates a jailed writer. Dialogue rounds over a mining prospectus and a request to report on jail conditions. The piece hints at a Pittsburgh post and a family prisoner's optimistic stance amid confinement.
Paraguay possesses valuable forests with quebraco as a principal resource. The standout is rich ip tannin production highlighting the country's forestry potential and export prospects.
A fragment reflects on labor and divine provision with rural speech. The speaker notes Solomon’s neglect of tasks while the Lord handles payments taxes wood cutting shoe making and children’s needs. The excerpt hints at reliance on Providence and social routines in a pastoral setting.
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