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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1919
Page
9
Michael Louka Maynard arrives home after a year in France and an honorable discharge. Alice Roberts of Summer Street is sister to Mrs. Charles Barnnn this week.
An item notes Mr and Mrs George H Lawton Lincoln sr on vacation at York Beach Maine this week. It mentions Charles Durkee of West Acton being moved to Massachusetts General Hospital with appendicitis. It also reports the Grange fair committee plans about 300 prizes for garden products canning and preserving exhibits and that the fair will be at Cooperative hall on Sept 23.
Mrs James Millinson Garfield sr visiting relatives in Athol Edward Archer proprietor of Wal tham street grocery spent early week at Nantasket Beach Dick Loftus Fitchburg baseball star now home in Concord with a sprained ankle reportedly drafted by the Boston Nationals
Former Representative J. P. Sullivan piloted a seaplane from Hampton Beach reaching 8000 feet at 80 mph. He called the trip delightful with views of Maine and New Hampshire coast during a three day motor tour. His daughters Marion and Clementine and P J Dwyer accompanied him.
Dollar Day next Thursday promises the biggest Maynard trading day in years with merchants lining up special bargains across lines. All goods will be tagged as bargains where possible, and shoppers are urged to watch The Enterprise advertising pages next week for Dollar Day trades.
George Morse manager of Riverside Cooperative store will discuss confusion over income tax blanks with the State deputy income tax commissioner. A conference is set for this week in Boston to clarify the situation.
Rev. Eb N. Atiyeh presides at a 10 45 morning union service with the sermon The Master's Manliness drawn from Harold Bell Wright's When a Man's a Man. Special music accompanies. An open air union service follows at 7 15 this evening.
Recent findings claim singing ability in both birds and humans hinges on a full throat large thorax open nostrils and well proportioned facial features. Scientists say round ears indicate not only singing power but musical appreciation, a trait shared by canaries with their round beak and prominent thorax.
Austen Chamberlain, chancellor of the exchequer, presented to Parliament a budget with figures that dazzle and perplex. He cited a total of £1,412,000,000 and warned that the floating debt commands grave attention, while the sinking fund remains a puzzle.
Miss Adelaide Vickers Weir a Townsend teacher and Leslie W. Sims son of Elizabeth Sims of Concordat were married at the bride’s Townsend home. Rev. B A Wilmot officiated in the presence of relatives. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Irving Daft and bridesmaids from Sharon Maynard and town send. The couple plan a Maine New York wedding trip and a home with Mrs Sims in Concord.
Acton residents are invited to a town hall gathering on August 18 at 8 pm to organize the Acton Agricultural Fair planned for September. The organizers hope for large attendance to shape the event. The article also notes that Spain almond trees yield about 25 percent of the world supply.
Mrs. Dominic Greene welcomed twins Tuesday morning at their home on Arthur Street. Mrs. Frank P. Winslow of Powder Mill Road is visiting her son Albert Winslow in Orient Heights this week.
The Textile Council met at Holy Name club rooms Tuesday and voted a vacation for Assabet mills employees from the last week in August through Labor Day. Union officials notified woolen company officials today and committees were appointed for final planning of Labor Day parade and picnic at John A Crowe park.
Maynard faces Arlington K of C Saturday afternoon with a 3 15 call time. Fitzgerald, who pitched the 12 inning 1 to 0 win last week, returns to the mound for Maynard behind the regular lineup. A competitive game is expected as Arlington is among the top semi pro clubs and Maynard seeks a win.
The civilian marksman ship director invites student bodies nationwide to enroll for instruction in a government training school tied to the 1919 national rifle and pistol matches. The program awards certificates authorizing holders to teach others and will be conducted at Caldwell New Jersey near New York in August.
Today marks anniversaries for Abrak L. Elkus born in New York City former ambassador to Turkey 52 years ago Edith ce Roosevelt widow of Theodore Roosevelt born in Norwich Conn 58 years ago Phillips Lee Goldsborough former governor of Maryland born in Cambridge Md 54 years ago Charles J Badger retired rear admiral born in Rockville Md 66 years ago Earl of Leven and Melville wounded in the late war born 29 years ago.
Mr and Mrs Howard Jones and their children join Mr and Mrs Sam Jones at the South Shore for a five weeks vacation. Miss Lizzie Bumpus returns from duty as general agent for the California Perfume Co for a vacation.
Thomas Jefferson Sawyer died at home on Maynard Street after a long illness at age 74 years 3 months 1 day. He served in the Civil War and worked as a carpenter in Waltham before retiring in 1918 due to poor health. He married Kate Wellington in 1869 and they observed their 50th wedding anniversary in 1919. The funeral was at the Universalist church with G A R posts assisting. he leaves a widow five daughters five sons and several grandchildren.
The mothers outing at Mrs. Carl Flint's drew about 30 women and children on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Frost spoke, and a homemade cake served as a pleasant adjunct to an instructive afternoon.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church will meet in the vestry every Sunday evening at 7 p m through August. The topic for Aug 10 is Speech wise and Unwise from James 3 1 18 and will be led by Rev J E Case.
The Hennessey family thanks friends and neighbors for flowers and assistance during bereavement.Mgr Daniel Hennessey and family extend gratitude for support from the community. Many leaders in religious and civil life are slated to address sessions at the international Christian Endeavor convention in Buffalo today.
Arthur White repairs at Dwight Deans. Master Gordon Stone won a prize in a pis contest at Amherst. Household goods sale of late Miss Mary Hurd held Saturday. Auntie Barker visits daughter Mrs Mary Sherborn and Weston relatives. Memorial church lecture by Hon Courtney Crocker postponed due to his illness. Traffic cops praised on State road Sundays. Centre schoolhouse sanitary improvements to be completed during vacation by Arthur White and Richard Olives.
Station agent F. P. Stiles and family begin a two week stay at East Ham on July 30. Mr. Ryan of Chelmsford fills the station agent duties during Stiles vacation, as in the prior year. Master Geo Moore is also mentioned in the group traveling.
IS TREE WARDEN Charles Brackett has been appointed tree warden to fill the remaining term of Willer F Baldwin. Mr. Brackett has worked with Baldwin for years and is familiar with conditions.
The Woman's club lawn party is planned for Thursday evening August 7 with music by the Colonial singing band of Waltham and palm readings by Madam Nadji. Activities include a fish pond and various sales, with events beginning at 7:30 if weather permits.
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