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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1926
Page
1
Readable fragments describe Christ mast observances across Concord churches. First Baptist and Trinitarian Congregational held services, carols, and Sunday School activities. Cantatas The Nativity and The Dy or Christmas were directed by Charles H Towle and Mrs W B Lamb with church parties planned through week.
Burglars hit three Maynard stores Friday night in search of cash. They escaped after rifling cash registers, netting about $14.78 from one site and $9 plus $5 from two others, with no goods stolen. Police investigate.
The Union Church announces the December program with cantatas The Man and The Fool and the annual White Gift service on December 22 and 26. Rev William rt preached morning service and Bolcow appeared behind the screen. The Christmas concert follows later next week with the choir augmented by Mrs. Bea Jordan of Ocean I.
Local merchants report a thriving Christmas week with gifts for all ages. They note fresh stock and eager shoppers, planning extended hours to boost sales and help families find the perfect presents for Santa Claus visits.
More than 200 children attended an annual Christmas Tree party hosted by Dee Lodge Lady Warwick Brockton groups. Santa Claus, Fred Stokes, handed out candy and gifts as Ernest Lambert Harold F Battles and Goodselles provided entertainment. a joint committee led by Mrs Farrar Oates Doel Thomas Parkin Waterhouse and others organized games and a social.
Mr and Mrs William Tobin qualified in elimination rounds to join seven couples eligible for the waltz championship final at Exchange Hall South Acton. The final dance, held under Acton Club auspices, followed seven prior contests to determine the seven finalists.
Mary Sweeney widow of Charles Sweeney died at 179 Main Street after a brief illness. She was 54 born in Maynard and survived by seven children three daughters two sons and three sisters and three brothers. Funeral held at St Bridget’s with Rev Crowley presiding and a Legion Auxiliary delegation in attendance.
At a W. C. T. U. meeting in Union Church parlors last Friday, the group decided to donate 2.00 toward Boston mission Christmas distribution, the net proceeds from a penny offering in the church vestry.
The temperature fell four degrees from 2 PM Tuesday to 6:30 AM Wednesday with readings of 49 degrees Tuesday and nine degrees above zero Wednesday. Several inches of snowfall were added to the weather record on Wednesday.
The Concord Board of Trade held its first annual banquet at the Colonial Inn and elected officers for the coming year. President W Stuart Allen and board members outlined plans for zoning study, a branch bank at Concord Junction, improved West Concord, street maps, almanac profits, and civic development to boost population and business.
Thomas Malloy of Sudbury, about 23, nearly drowned after stepping into a hole in the ice at Mill Pond. John Crotty and Leonard Kelly broke the ice and pulled Malloy to shore after a fifteen minute struggle. Malloy suffered no lasting harm and Crotty returned to town after a clothing change.
Maynard pupils and former students, now living in various towns, race to donate a Christmas gift for Miss Emily Gordon. The 80 something retired educator, bedridden with a hip injury, smiles at memories of Maynard students who spurred her to teach. Donors are urged to contribute quickly as few remain to respond.
Rev Albert Buell pastor of the Methodist church departs for California to join his wife and son and aid in his recovery. Mrs Buell has stayed with her son for months as he fights for health. Prof C Carroll of Boston University will occupy the pulpit during Buell's absence and preached the Christmas sermon last Sunday.
Christmas season brings students and teachers back to Maynard as schools close. Notables include George Mullin Holy Crows. Albert Lever Dartmouth and Harvard Law. Walter Larkin Bates. Matthew King Suffolk Law. Evelyn Ployart Harriet Naylor Fitchburg Normal. Pauline Newton North Adams Normal.
Maynard Town Team will face Medway Team at Medway Town Hall in the evening. The roster includes Duggan Farrell Bane Leithead Lannigan Bowie and Y P 8S L. expected to open at home December 30 against the Lucky Dogs at Puani Ge hall. The town team plays on despite a sparse lineup.
In Maynard on December 22 a wheel mill at Cellulose Co. Inc. exploded while workers repaired it. The blast, caused by a spark in dust and powder, badly burned veteran employee Evers who was taken to hospital for treatment. Others escaped with minor injuries and were treated on site.
Dee 22 report from Mynard notes a tense Riverside Cooperative Association meeting at Cogoy hall. Albert Bailey, longtime director, resigned amid praise while disagreements over leadership and business policy surfaced. Special committee retained to manage land and store refreation changes, with no interest paid on capital stock for six months. Directors: Albert, Newton, Strout, Cheney. committee: Lor, Ledgard, Boyd, Mahoney, Shaw.
Frank Murray's Marquette team is set to face Army in New York in November. Holy Cross meets the Golds Avalanche in November while Marquette rises nationally due to its skilled play.
Highland City Lodge L of A holds its regular meeting in AO H hall Marlboro tonight with Frank Peltier as president in charge of business. A Christmas entertainment follows led by Helen Donnellon with Nina Bissonnette in charge.
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