Maynard News Briefs Reflect Local Week of Activity
Emma Greenhalge assists at A. T. Haynes & Co. Walter King works at E. H. Davis market. Electric line expansion by American Woolen Co. to Fletcher's corner. Residents travel, meetings held, and community notices cover voting machine demo, society events, and local illnesses.
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Emma Greenhalge
A. T. Haynes & Co
Walter King
E. H. Davis
Fletcher's Corner
American Woolen Co
Acton
Eye Strain Warns of Dangers to Sight
An essay notes how eye strain from reading and writing harms vision. It emphasizes that the eye, like the hands, is a working organ and needs rest, warning of continuous misuse and fatigue.
Christmas Music Program Updates From Local Churches
Christmas Day and Sunday services feature multiple choirs and instrumentalists. St Bridget’s offers 8 30 and 10 30 masses with children and regular choirs, organ violin cello and flute, plus a vespers program in the afternoon. The Congregational church lists a 10 45 a m service with carols and a 4 30 Christmas concert by the Sunday school and vesper quartet. The Methodist Episcopal church has a Dec 24 service with an enlarged choir, instrumentalists, and a sermon by the pastor.
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St. Bridget'’s
Louis Sullivan
St. Cecelia
Louis Sullvan
George E. Wood
Marlboro
J. J. Bradley
Adeste Fidelis
Irene O'Donnell
Esther Downey
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. Parmenter
Death of Elmer H. Stuckett in Maynard
Elmer H. Stuckett dies at the Rainville home after a long illness following a 22 month spinal injury from a Hartford brick staging accident. Born in New Jersey 30 years ago, he moved to Maynard as a bricklayer and married Josephine Rainville. Survived by wife, son Morris, and several relatives. funeral held with Maynard lodge of Odd Fellows escort.
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Elmer H. Stuckett
Felix Rainville
Summit St
Stuckett
Hartford
Mr. Stuckett
New Jersey
Maynard
Fosburg Company
Josephine Rainville
Maynard Lodge of Odd Fellows
Morris
A. M. Stuckett
Albany
N. Y
Elizabeth S. Radcliffe
Flemington
N. Wie
Warren
New York City
Bertram L
Congregational Church Notes and Christmas Plans
The vesper services attract many as pastor speaks on How to Give and How to Receive. A Y P S C E meeting, a W C T U program, and a Wednesday gathering invite all denominations. Christmas tree exercises and a Sunday school concert precede a larger life memorial for Margaret Dunsmore Holmes. Charles Obst of Brookline was a Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs David Y Loew.
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W.C.T. U
Men's League
Margaret Dunsmore Holmes
Charles Obst
Brookline
David Y. Loew
Christmas Trade Stumbles in Friday Saturday Weather
Local merchants report weak overall Christmas sales due to Friday and Saturday bad weather. Out of town trade was low while Saturday crowds were homebound with bundles. By week’s end trade was improving and lines were planned to move out of town shoppers to boost Christmas sales.
Local basketball chatter on Newport Attleboro and old Hudson ties
The piece muses on a new local team and compares it with past squads. It notes Gion and McGuigan as remaining members from earlier trips, recalls Florrie Haggerty of Newport and the old Hudson era, and mentions Attleboro showing fast players and potential future games.
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Newport
Gion
McGuigan
Turner's Falls
Florrie Haggerty
Florrie
Hudson
Masonic Social Club Expands Quarters in Loewe’s Block
The Masonic Social club plans to occupy two additional rooms in Loewe's block. One room will be a modern cook room fully equipped for up-to-date kitchen work and the second will serve as a reading room with essential comforts for members.
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The
Masonic Social Club
Loewe's Block
The New Ford Has Arrived at Haynes Co Garage
The Ford cars arrive at the W. A. Haynes Co garage and are praised as the finest Ford product with grace style easy riding comfort and speed. They are offered at an exceptionally low price and Mr Broadbent will demonstrate the cars to customers.
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Ford
W. A. Haynes Co
Broadbent
Movement for improved library conditions urged by local clubs
The Woman's club and Business Men's association are urged to lead a definite push for better library conditions and more open hours. The note suggests town residents lack access, especially since no night school exists and opportunities for self improvement are limited.
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Woman's Club
Business Men's Association
Maynard To Revive Basketball With Monday Games
A push to revive basketball in Maynard gathers a team and plans Monday night contests through winter. Captain Jack Kelley, Arch er, Dead Shot Steve Maley and others form the squad with James J. Ledgard handling business affairs. The first game is Christmas night against the Boston Red Sox, managed by George Hoyt, at 8 oclock.
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Maynard
Benner
James J. Ledgard
Jack Kelley
Archer
Steve Maley
Jack Punch
Jink Murray
Boston Red Sox
Boston Aggregation
George Hoyt
Wright
Renkert
Funeral of George Robertson Held at Sudbury Street
Large crowd attends the funeral at the family home on Sudbury Street for George Robertson. Services led by Rev. F N Rutan of the Congregational church include solos by Mrs. Howard Case and Miss Florence Mann. Bearers listed from Masonic and I O O F orders. Burial in Glenwood cemetery.
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George Robertson
Sudbury St
F. N. Rutan
Congregational Church
Howard Case
Florence Mann
Frank Binks
Lucius Maynard
Charles A. Welchlodge
A. F
A. M
Clifford Cheney
Walter Taylor
Maynard Lodge
John G. Loring
John P. Allen
Ephraim
Glenwood Cemetery
Christmas Carols at St George's Parish Christmas Day
Christmas afternoon program at St George's church features carol singing by children after a sermon by Rev. Arthur Bradford Papineau. The parish hall will host entertainment led by Charles Edney of South Acton and a Christmas tree as the main attraction. Families expected to attend.
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St. George’s Church
Arthur Bradford Papineau
Charles Edney
South Acton
New District Proposed by Redistricting Committee
The final report recommends a district similar to an earlier Enterprise printout with Maynard as the eastern town, running north past Gardner and leaning more strongly Republican than before. The Robertson family extends thanks for kindness and floral tributes during their loss.
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Enterprise
Maynard
Gardner
Hibernian Election Chooses New Officers at Meeting
In Cannon's block hall Div. 44 ALC H elected James Hoar as president and John Manning as vice president. Other officers include Charles Hradley recording secretary William Connolly financial secretary James McCarthy treasurer and trustees John Hannon Thomas Vardy William Driscoll James Mahoney and Daniel OBrien. Landing committee members include Dr H Grady and Alfred Carey Jr. Also notice: House to let with modern improvements Cecilia Whitner.
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ALC. H
Cannon's Block
James Hoar
John Manning
Charles Hradley
William Connolly
James McCarthy
Treas
James Duggan
Alfred Carey
John Hannon
Thomas Vardy
William Driscoll
James Ma
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