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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
1
Maynard and nearby towns report visits from Mrs Harvey Richardson Miss Mary A McOwen and Miss Theresa Carney while Wm Ingham and families holidayed with relatives. Enlistments, store contracts, band performances, and transport to Boston marked Patriots Day with residents attending games, parades, and the Marathon.
Concord residents hosted and visited friends across towns on Patriots' day weekend. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Holden of Bedford and Mrs. Gva Harris of Marlboro while many attended church events and local club meetings. A Mass Equal Suffrage league meeting was slated for the afternoon.
Maynard Grange will furnish entertainment for Concord Grangers on Tuesday evening. The local Grange will provide refreshments for their guests.
The Old Folks dance under Acton lodge I O O F drew about 50 couples and spectators Thursday. Newell's orchestra, aided by Waino Kauppi of Maynard, performed well. The balcony offered a fine view and attendees praised the new addition and ventilation.
The body of Miss Ann Eliza Little of Watertown was brought here for burial at Mount Hope cemetery on Wednesday April 19. Rev Charles L. Pierce officiated at the burial service.
Over 70 people attended the Easter service at the Universalist church. A vested choir of 15, directed by Mrs. Alice W Weeks and assisted by Miss Hazel Hall and Mrs. Bertram E Hall, performed selections while Rev L G Morris delivered a fitting sermon. Five new members received the right hand of fellowship at the close. Decorations including lilies enhanced the service. Also offered for sale by F R Knowlton West Acton were stock hay and some rowen.
A busy week in town with social events and public notices. Easter concert at The Church of Christ followed by upcoming May party at St Michael's and a town meeting to elect party candidates. Residents hosting visitors and plans for new homes on Crescent Ave and Newcomberd Arlington.
A group of 30 high school students from our town toured the United Drug Co plant in Boston under supervision by Mr Hall of Concord Junction. They will write essays on their observations and prizes will be awarded for the best submissions.
Antonio Castrilli spent the weekend with friends in town. Miss Gladys Dickenson visited relatives in Waban. Schools reopened after a week’s vacation. Charlies McGowan hosted Sunday gatherings. John Condon’s sister died in Cambridge. Miss Grace Keefe of Lowell stayed with Mr and Mrs John Collins. Officer Smith is on his annual Mass Reformatory leave. Miss Lena Coughlin visited her cousin Miss Mary Hlin in Lowell. Randall Woodworth enjoyed a Tufts Dental school break. Daniel Ahearn installed a modern ice box in his meat cart. Alexander McHachern recovers from a hand injury at the chair factory. Three stitches were needed to close the wound.
In Concord the Chimes of Normandy is to be presented by the pupils of Concord high school Friday and Saturday evenings in Concord. A large delegation from here is planning to attend.
The Ladies' Union plans a food sale in London's block on Friday afternoon April 28. All usual articles will be offered with preparations under way to ensure a notably successful event.
Clarence Hosmer left Tuesday for New Haven to accept a supervisory position with the Marlin Arms Co. He has long been with the Waltham Watch Co. and his many friends wish him well in his new line of endeavor.
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