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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1917

Page

2

Maynard Board Forms Home Guard With Public Meeting Called

The Maynard board of selectmen met in the Breing ton block to initiate a home guard. A public meeting for all interested citizens is set for Thursday evening in the selectmen rooms. Supt. Wm H Millington, an experienced National Guard member, is named as potential instructor. Citizens 35 and older are invited to join as the company plans regular drill and state affiliate ties.

Board of Selectmen Breignton Home Guard Selectmen Wm. H. Millington National Guard State of Connecticut

Pianist Ralph Lawton Delights Aeolian Hall Recital

Former Maynard boy Ralph Lawton appeared at Aeolian Hall in a New York Evening Mail clipping. His program mixed Liszt Chopin Bach Brahms d Albert and Scriabin showing an objective scholarly approach with notable technique and potential.

Maynard New York Evening Mail Aeolian Hall Ralph Lawton Liszt Chopin Bach Brahms d’Albert Scriabine

A M O Philathea Class Honors Miss Osgood on Anniversary

The A M O Philathea class of the M. E. church met at Miss Margaret Gates home Tuesday evening. Mrs. Osgood was present and received a wooden shower for her fifth wedding anniversary and farewell as she moves to a new home at Lowell. Refreshments followed a special hour.

A. M. O. Philathea M. E. Church Margaret Gates

Auto party from Forge Village injured in Littleton wreck

A car carrying youths from Forge Village and Graniteville returning from a soccer game overturned near Littleton on Patriots Day. Miss Vincent sustained a fractured skull and was admitted to Lowell Hospital in serious condition.

Forge Village Graniteville Patriots’ Day Littleton Vincent Lowell

Mass Navy League Appeals for Woolen Sweaters and Gifts

The Mass department of the Navy League has asked the Maynard selectmen to organize a town drive to send woolen sweaters mufflers and related items to meet a sharp demand. The appeal seeks community support and coordinated collection efforts.

Mass Department of the Navy League of the United States Board of Selectmen Maynard

Frank Kelley Honored In Lowell Indoor Meets

Frank Kelley of Lowell spent the holiday with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Kelley. He won a loving cup at the Lowell Y M C A all around indoor athletic meet this winter and a medal in the athletic meet where teams from Lawrence Lowell and Haverhill competed.

Frank Kelley Lowell Fred Kelley Frank

Palmer and Sullivan win foursome on Fletcher corner links

Dr Raymond Palmer and Arthur Sullivan defeated L Lawrence and Augustus Fletcher in a foursome at Fletcher corner links on Patriots Day. The victors celebrated with a theatre party in the afternoon and dined with Ku Klux Klan members at a Boston hostelery in the evening.

Raymond Palmer Arthur Sullivan L. Lawrence Augustus Fletcher Fletcher Corner Boston

Death of three year old daughter in Concord

The three years and six months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lisa of Crane Avenue died Wednesday at Deaconess Hospital Concord after an illness with acute pneumonia. Funeral was held Saturday and interment took place at Glenwood Cemetery.

Edward Lisa Crane Ave Deaconess Hospital Concord Glenwood Cemetery

Parks and King Start Ten Day Maine Fishing Trip

Frank Parks and Dr. Clifford King departed Monday for a ten day fishing trip in Maine. The pair plan deep water fishing for trout and salmon, humorously warned they will relocate fish from their natural habitat if necessary.

Frank Parks Clifford King Maine Isaac Walton

Minstrel Show At St Bridget’s Parish Draws Crowded Night

The annual reunion and minstrel show at Colonial Hall for St. Bridget's parish drew standing room only after the box office opened. The stage featured a 65-voice chorus in patriotic colors with a large American flag and a portrait of President Wilson. The show was well received with enthusiastic audience encores. End men included Michael Mullin, James Farrell, James Kelley, and Thomas King.

St. Bridget’s Parish Colonial Hall S. BR Wilson Michael Mullin James Farrell James Kelley Thomas King All Pasty

Night of laughter and music charms parish audience

The amateur stage drew cheers as end men arrived late in barrows. A. A. Hilferty and Genevieve Coughlin headlined with songs while Harlan Powers and Miss Higgins drew recalls. The program featured dancing, volunteers from the committee served refreshments, and the chorus closed with America and the Star Spangled Banner. Maynard high school beat Belmont 9 to 2 in a baseball game with strong pitching from Garlick and O'Brien.

Harlan Powers Helen Morgan Marjorie Hilferty Hattie Ghidley Mammy’s. Little Coal Black Rose James Kelley Kathleen Helen * Morgan Marjorie’ Hilferty Hattie Chidley Riverside Orchestra Susan Sheehan John Moynihan Mary Cook John Garney Annie Lyons Joseph O’brien Alex Bourke Wm. Johnson Michael Murray James Morgan Bernard Garrigan M. H Belmont High School Belmont Capt O’brien John Garlick Garlick B. H Jamieson Dunlop Eaton

Buffalo and Providence game trip noted by Boston players

Five fans including Thomas Maley and Vincent Sweeney traveled to Providence to watch the International League game between Buffalo and Providence. Brick, a Buffalo catcher, is in good form after a Hot Springs trip and may play every other game. Frazee keeps a big backstop under recall.

Thomas Maley William Stockwell Vincent Sweeney Hugh Connors John Keegan Providence Buffalo Fred Wilder Brick Patsey Donavan

C M and H Railway Seeks One Man Car Approval

The C M and H railway petitions the Public Service commission for approval of one man type cars. A hearing for interested parties will be held at the commission office 1 Beacon Street Boston on Wednesday May 2 at 10 30 p m.

C. M. & H. Railway Public Service Commission Beacon St Boston

White Cross Guild Receives White House Thanks

The White Cross Guild, which recently sent resolutions of support and offered services to President Wilson, has received a White House reply expressing gratitude for the goodwill and comforting message that helped reassure him.

White Cross Guild Wilson White House

W. C. T. U. Meeting Change and Program

The regular monthly W. C. T. U. meeting moves to Mrs. Mary Jannell's home next Thursday afternoon due to Mrs. F. N. Rutan's absence. H. E. Sawyer will present The Woman of Today and Mrs. Amory Maynard will sing vocal selections.

Mary.Jannell F. N. Rutan H. E. Sawyer Amory Maynard

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Wilson Lumber | Company South Acton the Green Stamp Store J. W. Raymond Hubbard St Glover & Palmer W. I. Glover Chas. Palmer P.O. Box Austin MacRae St., Concordext Bank F. E. Taylor & CO Hella Renee Florence* Higgins James ‘Farrell Dixie Cat Genevieve Coughlin Trish A. Hilferty Scully Georgia Belmont H. S. Manter Bradbury Clark Brooks Cf Gould Cf Linsett P. Rf Austin Lf. Aly Dacey Rf A .B Tervo Pakkanen Brooks Gould Linsett Austin O’ Brien Mahoney B. H.S Rev. Walter J. Browne Maynard H Eaton c O’brien P Jones Courtney Rf Erick Wilder W. C. T. US Meeting Wilson Lumber CO Concord, Mass Maynard Trust Maynard, Mass SWIFT Bone Rockland Rockport Lime Canada Wood Ormer B. W. Brown Fred L. Hinds West Acton, Mass Corgan Patsy Mass
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