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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
2
Incomplete OCR segment referencing a Post Office act dated March 8 with marginal numbers and names unreadable. The legible bits imply a 4 cent rate and a four month term, but key figures and locality are unclear.
A fragmented discussion on language origins, adoption, and control. The text contrasts native tongues with external influences, arguing that language evolves to meet collective needs, not strict hereditary authority. It critiques pedantic policing of language and defends flexible linguistic evolution.
Citizens of Sudbury plan a Christmas tree lighting and carol program at the school with involvement from the Legionary and local workers. Children will sing carols while groups share in the festive spirit, aiming to revive the old town tradition and unite residents through Christmas celebrations.
In Lake Christmas proceedings a committee plans a community cleanup and Christmas event. Members include Paterson, Frank J. Poat, Lythe, Jobens, Charles Irwin, and Gayer Sharpe directing arrangements.
Charlie Murray manager led Maynard to a season opening win over Marlboro on a Saturday night. Key players McNair Kelley and Colombe contributed as subs, with Maynard racing to a four point margin. The West Mid squad showcased a fast offense against a strong Marlboro defense.
A Christmas sale of candy and aprons organized by the Ladies Benevolent Society at the Congregational church raised funds. Mrs Eva Frye and Mrs Calvin De Bower oversaw sales while Mrs Hasa Casey, Mrs Howa, Mrs Melean, Mrs Townsend, Mrs Hart, and Miss Nellie Carver assisted in selling items.
The event at the rd Grange featured Hatty Graham from Winchester, a former state lecturer of the Grange, delivering an address. Maynard Grange and J. Bourke provided piano music while Misses Maury Newton offered violin selections that were well received.
A fragmented note asks when the chimney will be built for Joseph Rury, referencing a question to the president about the project and its timing. The text is unclear on additional details or context.
State officers attended State Officers' Day at Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord. Afternoon program began at 2 30 with brief addresses by several officers and Mrs Wallace Bay Conant leading a group of old songs including The Bee and You My Tender Heart Away. Olive provided music and reception followed.
The readable fragments indicate a dated local notice style with unclear names and places. It preserves minimal identifiers while signaling a short, fragmentary report from a historical page segment.
The obituary records Magdal Lane Patrick daughter of Joseph Otis and Hannah Otis born in Boston in July 1846. She lived in Canada with her daughters Mrs White and Mrs J Caithert Roach of Charlestown and was a member of Trinity Church Concord and Cobbord Chapter of the Red Cross. It notes her long illness and passing.
Fragmentary notes mention Concord and nearby students facing fire alarms and campus concerns. Names like Alfred Pickard and Major Raade appear among scattered references to college governance and a military department head, with unclear events and dates.
Clerk Ralph Fletther of the Mepherson hardware store and Mr. Metcher propose extracting coke from ashes at the As sabet Mill boilers to relieve a coal shortage. They suggest residents gain access to coke by picking from ashes and clinkers, noting large coke lumps are already present.
About twenty intimate friends attended a tea at her home to honor the opening of her new office as Secretary of the Concord Art Association. The building will house the association and will be open to the public in May for its annual exhibition.
Fragmentary sports snippet notes a team performance with Waldén, Piet Rome first with 28, K. second with 22, and a final total referenced as up to date. The text is unclear on date, opponent, and venue.
The fragment hints at a tense game with overtime and postgame chatter. Pat defended a teammate as Anton A. is mentioned and a leather medal is referenced. The text previews next evening with hosts and winners, suggesting a bet on who will win.
A brief note expresses thanks for flowers sent to Mrs. F. C. Rockwood and mentions appreciation from family and friends for the tokens and sympathy shown.
Unclear OCR fragment reports McSuelly's orchestra set to open at Keith's Theatre in a near future. Mentions rowdies west and Lahey, plus a hospital case involving a little daughter, with limited readable details.
In a late week hunting trip the Maynard party, including Peterson Glen Sweex and Parker, bagged five deer. Walter Kiet rues joined Haw Fletcher and co. on the excursion toward Boar Town, while others report a steady daily harvest and rising meat supply.
Fragmentary text describes milk served to scholars daily with references to a scene or routine. Details are unclear, but it mentions children, service, and a Cheyenne or Chey place element in a faded column. The legible parts imply a local school or institution distributing milk as part of daily care.
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