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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1924
Page
5
Maynard and neighboring families report weekend visits and vacations. Guests include Mr and Mrs John Shea and children with Concord street hosts, plus multiple trips to Sea N H Hampton Beach and camps in New York Boston and Maine.
With a heat wave reviving interest in a municipal swimming spot the article notes that the old mill pond and natural beaches no longer meet needs. It argues for supervised bathing facilities and proper shelter for swimmers especially women and children during hot seasons.
Brick Wilder catcher of the Omaha Western league leaders is having a great season and will spend his last year in the Western league. A Maynard contact says several clubs including a Pacific League team seek him and he will make the grade this year. He will miss local games, not returning until about October 20 for exhibition matches between Omaha and Washington teams.
A Framingham versus Maynard high school game ended in a riot in the sixth inning amid a thunderstorm. Umpire kept the game tied 4 to 4 as darkness fell and tempers flared after players exchanged punches. Framingham was awarded 5 to 4, but officials called no game and planned a three game series beginning in Maynard next Sunday.
A Friday night Ku Klux Klan gathering near Pratt's Mills Sudbury drew about 400 members, many youths. State police and town officials warned against weapons as the meeting proceeded quietly aside from insects and the absence of anti Klan protesters.
Attended by Mr and Mrs George McCormack Mr and Mrs Frank McCormack Mr and Mrs Roy McCormack and Mr and Mrs John Boyle of Boston. George O'Brien and Katherine Walsh were married in Hudson with Rev Aloysius O'Brien of Bradford officiating.
Maynard Moynihan of High Street is reported seriously ill though still present in town. Mr and Mrs Bradford Parker and son Francis are at Brant Rock for the week. Miss Agnes Mahoney vacationing from Gruber Bros. store. Alvin Fletcher, Rochester merchant, was in town to close a deal on washing machines advertised in The Enterprise. Participants include Mr and Mrs John Forrest and family of Lawrence, Misses Joyce of Spring Lane, Mrs Louis Cook and families, Mrs Theresa Murray and Mrs Thomas Finen of Concord on vacation at Hampton Beach. Robert Bain of Uxbridge, ex overseer at Asabet Villa, visited his brother Mungo Bain. Mrs Mary Hanna leaves for Nantucket to take permanent residence. Joseph Callahan of Westfield, former resident, visiting relatives.
Mrs Margaret Duggan 86 oldest woman in town died Friday at 7 am at her Sudbury Street home after a three year illness. Born Cape Broyle N F she lived in Maynard 32 years leaving two sons James and John and three daughters Mrs Patrick Myrick Mrs Albert Carney and one in Hudson. She leaves 23 grandchildren one great grandchild and a brother Richard of Cape Broyle. Funeral services were at St Bridget church with six grandsons as bearers. Burial followed in St Bridget's cemetery.
A severe storm struck Sudbury causing a lightning bolt to hit Harold Bent’s barn and house, destroying the old Bent farm and killing two horses. Total loss estimated at $25,000. Nearby properties suffered minor damage and a tree was struck near Lake Boon. Neighbors aided in clearing furnishings.
The Board of Selectmen will meet each Wednesday evening at 7 P M in Creighton’s Block to transact business. All applications and complaints must be presented at that time or by letter to the secretary of the Board.
This week linemen removed the trolley poles along Main Street signaling the end of the old C M H street railway. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Willey of Lebanon New Hampshire and Mr and Mrs Wm Coulter. The Trust Co clerical staff take a two week vacation.
Maynard voters face two final registration windows ahead of the September primary. The Board of Registrars will meet Wednesday evening at the Selectmen's room from 7:30 to 8:30 and again Monday evening August 18 for the same hours. Officials note hundreds in Maynard are eligible to register and urge local residents to enroll now to support town candidates and participate in state and national elections.
George Priest of Maynard struck Mrs. Julia Reddy on Main Street Clinton Sunday night as she stepped from a car in heavy glare. Mrs. Reddy died at Canton hospital from skull fracture and internal injuries. An inquest will be held next week under the usual procedure.
A First National picture directed by Harry Hoyt from Bernard Burns stage play screens at Riverside Theatre Monday and Tuesday Aug 18 19. The drama features a virile story and an exceptional cast noted for their strong performances on Broadway run.
Humphrey O Sullivan of Lowell is named the Democratic candidate for Congress in this district by Maynard Democrats who attended a conference Monday night in Lowell.
Camp Phil Sheridan at Sand Hills on the north shore drew Maynard residents including Mr and Mrs Frank Brayden and family John Brayden Mr and Mrs William Smith Mr and Mrs John Horan Arthur Johnson Edward Murphy Richard Murphy Mr and Mrs Chester Sawyer and family Miss Harriet Farrell A C M H line bus brought Polish residents of Maynard to the gathering.
New discussions will consider a new date for the Walker Leonard bout as Leonard recovers from a thumb injury suffered against Pat Moran, making next week’s scheduled match unlikely.
Fifty five boys from St. Bridget's Parish enjoy Camp Phil Sheridan in Scituate. Charlie Sweeney writes a cheerful letter to the Enterprise detailing their merry time and experiences at the camp.
Next Sunday the pastor will preach on Three Short Stories From Modern Life. Last Sunday Deacon John MacKensie of Concord Junction church sang at the main service. Repairs advance on the two church buildings as congregations unite.
An old style ad promotes Drink Hill's Ginger Ale as pure and urges readers to ask their grocer for it. The copy emphasizes purity and household use in a concise public notice tone.
P J Sullivan and daughter Mar lon toured the North Shore visiting Rev. Albert Crowley in Plymagut and Provincetown. In Provincetown at the Pilgrim Memorial monument he learned towns contribute granite blocks bearing their names and hopes began that more towns will join. Maynard may offer a block for 125 dollars as part of the memorial.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Wollerse have returned from a vacation spent touring the south shore.
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