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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1922
Page
4
Marlboro Massachusetts weekly edition notes subscription rates of 1.50 per year in advance 2.00 by mail and four cents for single copies with six month option 75 cents postpaid lists Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford as delivery areas
Twelve members of Scout Troop No. 1 Maynard camped at a Littleton pond from Aug. 19. They credited elaborate rules posted in a tent for a memorable trip with few mosquitos and minimal rain. The group reported numerous first aid incidents, impressive fishing, and tests toward first class, amid visits from friends and a notably noisy cook.
The Su dbury area reports a forthcoming wedding at the Ralph Adams Cram home with Rev Elbridge Whiting presiding. The Halloren family returns from vacation while Charles H May and family plan an automobile trip to cope points last week.
The Auxiliary of the American Legion held a meeting at Legion hall on Monday January 21. Treasurer Mrs Sanders presented her gifts and Mrs Doten was elected her successor. Mrs Frank Perkins and Mrs Kart Stone were chosen delegates to attend the state hops meeting. alternates were Mrs Hawes and Mrs White.
The B. and W. St. Ry. Co. girls announce an annual summer dancing party at Lake Chauncey next Tuesday evening, Sept. 5, with many residents of this city planning to attend.
Descriptive reminiscence recalls a camfire routine with nightly prayers and tall tales like Hungry Bear and Uigh stories. The group praises Lewis Culteil for guiding lines and two car trips that pulled them from the rain as they tore down the tent in minutes.
The Logal public schools begin Tuesday with 19 new teachers, about half of the teaching staff. Five join the High School, and 14 in the grade schools. Junior and Senior High run half day sessions. an extra sixth grade seats for backward pupils. Officials expect room additions and a High School building, but debt limits halt new construction this year. Several teachers have resigned including Miss Helena Fowler and Miss Melba Hae pit.
Local builders report a sustained building boom with increased home construction in Marlboro and nearby towns. Material shortages and rising prices affect lumber and steel products, while demand remains strong for garages, piazzas, and other small projects.
A Marlboro estimate shows the city’s packing case factories will in five years consume lumber equivalent to all homes built in Marlboro, highlighting a vast local demand far surpassing regional building needs.
Albert Hosmer visits with r. Hosmer for a vacation. Methodist church attendees enjoyed his singing. Mrs. Charles S. Hunt visits Roxbury with L. C. Hunt and family. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ware host their granddaughter from New York.
The Deacon Eden Rice descendants gathered at the old Wayland homestead on Saturday. Weather reduced attendance but all enjoyed the reunion. Officers were reelected with Rev Hoffman of Los Angeles as vice president and Nellie Rice Fiske as secretary and treasurer.
Social event at the Fletcher residence in Maple Street honored Harriet Dora Fletcher on her approaching marriage. Twenty guests from South Acton and nearby towns attended, bringing gifts and sharing a luncheon prepared by Mrs. Fletcher and neighbors.
Fragments indicate social mentions from Hampton Beach with Mrs Walter Stone Mrs Addie BH and Miss Ruth Gerry among visitors and friends noted as Sunday guests. Details are incomplete but show personal notices and casual gatherings.
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