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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1917

Page

5

Maynard Meeting Discusses Clean-Up and Home Gardens

The Maynard Business Men's Association held its regular meeting at Mt Masonic Hall Tuesday evening. Arthur Kay spoke on clean-up campaigns and farming. Reynold H. Batra outlined company policy on factory gardens. Linwood White described the Midda sex Farm Bureau methods. a committee was named for the annual midsummer outing and land for gardens was offered by Haynes Woodward and the American Woolen Co. The group emphasized citizen cooperation to make the town cleaner and healthier, with plans for a wide cleanup campaign starting May 7 and a $25 gift to fund the effort. The discussion also covered fire prevention, tuberculosis fight funding, and the need to attract workers back to farming.

Maynard Business Men’s Association Mt Masonic Arthur Kay Framingham Metropolitan ‘Life ™ ‘Insurance Co Reynald H. ‘Batra C. C. Dreachler Amerfean ‘Woolen’ Co Linwood White Middasex Farm Bureau Anderson Hudson Home Gardens Haynes & Woodward Association P. J. Sullivan Arthur A. Coughlan B. J. Coughlin Joshua Naylor Meo. H. Gutteridge Dreschier American Woolen Win. Wood New England Public Safety Committee American Woolen Co Andr Merrick Will

Hat swap at meeting prompts lid recovery appeal

A man misplaced his hat during a Business Men's Association gathering and asks the owner to contact the local Enterprise agent to reclaim the correct lid. The swap was accidental and the remaining hat is described as a better sky piece. a card or phone call is requested.

Misa Business Met Waagrt

Wartime Faith Service And Yellowstone Lecture

Wednesday evening regular meeting in the vestry led by Pastor Ny Who on the topic Should Do for the Nation in Wartime. Sunday morning sermon by the pastor with choir music. Sunday school at noon for Junior C B and Senior C BE at 6. Evening illustrated lecture with asteropticon on Yellowstone Park from the pastor’s four week study with cowboys and rangers. Bi monthly communion on the first Sunday in May.

Oyna Maynard Horace ,Bates Yellowstone

Annual Inter Esty Bowling League Banquet Set Next Monday

The Inter esty bowling league will hold its annual banquet next Monday evening. Caterer Anderson of Hudson has been engaged to provide a turkey supper. Tickets are available from team captains or at Lynch Bros. bowling alleys.

Anderson Hudson Lynch Bros

American Woolen Co Announces Wage Increase Across Workforce

The American Woolen Co the world leading woolen maker with over 18 000 workers in four Lawrence mills and about 5 000 more in 45 plants across New England and New York states says it will raise wages for all employees The raise will not be below 6 percent with the largest boosts to the lowest paid workers Some increases may reach 10 to 15 percent.

American’ Woolen Co Lawrence Ite New England New York State

Washington Spring Trip Planned by High School Seniors

The senior class plans a spring trip to Washington, D C leaving Thursday. A list names Rachel Gates Theresa Murray Viola Binks Ellen Morris James Raton Lauri Williams Charles Distasio John Donahue Percy Dunlop Waino Tervo Gavin A Taylor Harlan Powers as travelers. Mrs Kenneth H Damien will chaperon the party along with Mrs Albert Haynes and daughter Grace.

Washington, D Ares Rachel Gates Theresa, Murray Viola’ Binks Ellen Morris James Raton Lauri Williams Charles Distasio John Donahue Percy Dunlop Waino Tervo Gavin A. Taylor Harlan Powers

Community notes outline local committee roles and social events

Chairman H Linwood Whitehite heads a five member committee to list land for home gardens and cooperate with the Middlesex Farm Bureau. Mrs George Waterhouse welcomes a son born Tuesday. Mrs John Ingham returns home from Deaconess hospital today. Miss Emma Greenhalgh acts as post office clerk substitute. Charles H Heath works as a teamster for National Express Co. Rev Walter J Browne plans a parish reception on May 15. St Bridget Sunday school holds a social May 23. Summer Hill lodge initiates class at I O O F hall. Watch City degree team from Waltham hosts District Deputy Ernest Wilson and Marlboro guests. a collation served. Dr and Mrs John Bellows leave for Springfield for funeral of his brother. Public schools close Friday for spring vacation next week.

George ‘Waterhouse Brooks St John Ingham Deaconess Concord Emmaa Greenhalghe Charles H. Heath Plattsburg National Express Co Walter J. Browne St. Bridget Summer Hill ‘Lodge U.W Waltham Ernest Wilson Marlboro John Bellows Springfield Owill

Suburban Church Sermon Echoes on Christian Life

Mrs. Davis mother of the M E church pastor, left for Chicago Monday to stay with kin. Rev Claire G Davis preached to a full house Sunday on declining religious interest and social life. A Parish meeting of the worthwhile league is set for April 28 in the suburban area.

Davis M. E Chicago Claire

North Acton Bride Weds Albert Durkee in Home Ceremony

Miss Florence Estella White and Albert Porter Durkee of Acton were married at 7 o clock Thursday evening in a ceremony conducted by Rev. F W Tingley. The couple exchanged vows in a laurel and white carnation bower with witnesses from nearby towns. They will reside near Acton Centre after a social hour and reception.

Florence White Albert Durkee Acton A Sidney J. White North Acton Florence’ Estella Albert Porter Durkee Acton Elizgabeth Hunter Lincoln Raymond Durkee Irma Durkee Tok Blati Dorchester Brookline Lovell Hazel Holt South Acton Acton Centre

Committee to Consolidate Churches for Midweek Services

A five member committee was chosen to confer on closing churches for midweek services and to consolidate all services at Whitney Hall. A meeting on the plan was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Ches H Way.

Churches Whitney Hall Ches. H. Way

Court Allows Sunday Garden Work in Food Emergency

Boston rulings by Judge Perrins in West Roxbury hold that gardening to raise vegetables is allowed on Sundays during a food emergency. Flowers hedge work and coop building were deemed not necessary and warrants issued for those activities last Sunday.

Boston West Roxbury Court Perrins Roslindale Coll

Burglar Schultz Captured After Sing Sing Escape Spree

Detectives nab Schultz, a burglar linked to multiple robberies since escaping Sing Sing on Sept 11. He allegedly enlisted in the navy, deserted, married a woman in Indiana, and spent stolen proceeds on a honeymoon before being identified by Detective Fisher.

Kotha Moyer Sing Sing Schultz Anhsiana Fisher

Unusual Opportunity for Representatives in Real Estate Field

Local Boston firm seeks men with auto and residence in or near R R town to represent an established real estate concern. No experience required. Pays from 200 to 3500 dollars per year, with additional prospects. Send inquiries to No. EL Manager Suite 15 1305 Commonwealth Ave Boston Massachusetts.

R. R Basia Comemonwealth Ave Boston Mass

Boy Scouts Lead South Acton Celebration Day

South Acton residents and 21 Boy Scouts led a day of patriotic events starting at 5 a m with gun salutes. Bells rang at 6 a m as two detachments visited churches, a procession formed at the schoolhouse, and prayers readings and remarks followed at Exchange Street. The Liberty tree series concluded with a meal and a planned ball game, which ended with local teams playing two pickup games after Silver Hill Scouts did not appear.

Beavers Cain Cole Arthur Tuttle Boy Scouts George Smith Karl Jones Finney & Holt Mr. Morris Bar

Governor Proclaims Arbor Day and Holiday

Gov McCass issues proclamation setting aside next Saturday as Arbor Day and a holiday. Unclear text notes movement of household furnishings by Fred Lyons of Berwick Nova Scotia and a reference to a motor railway connection with Cy ML & HL.

McCass Fred Lyons Berwick N. S Cy ML & HL Railway

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