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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1913

Page

2

Long married life celebrated for Hayward couple

Mr and Mrs Hayward celebrated a long married life with a noon turkey dinner for 24 relatives including Henry Axford Hook and Rockville residents. A 2 to 6 PM reception featured flowers and gifts such as a purse of gold. The Haywards born in Wiltshire England in 1840 and 1839 migrated to Rockville and Maynard and attend the Congregational church.

Hayward Henry Axford William Hook Salesville R. 1 H. A. Thom John Hook Rockville Conn John Mitchell George Murphy Albert Henry Albert Axford Mildred Ladies’ Benevolent Society Magdalene O. E Arthur Silloway Mr. Hayward Westbury Wilshire England James Hayward Milksham Wiltshire Eng Samuel Martin Baptist Church Trowbridge Pay Maynard East St Congregational Church

Sunday School Christmas Tree Program At Methodist Church

The Methodist Episcopal church held the annual Christmas tree exercises for Sunday school children Thursday evening. A simple program featured recitations by several children, a reading by A Morrill Osgood, and a song by Miss Marion Willson with May Parkin at the piano. Harry Chase portrayed Santa and distributed gifts from two large decorated trees.

Methodist Episcopal Church Carol Geo. Morse Helen Chase Hatth McAuslan Thelma Veitch Lillian Stokes

TWO CHRISTMAS TREES AT M. E. CHURCH CELEBRATION

Christmas night program at the M. E. church featured two decorated trees with gifts for children. Recitations and carols by local youths, remarks by Rev. A. M. Osgood, and a social on Parker Street followed a homegrown holiday program with dramatic scenes and musical interludes.

Merry Christmas Party Brightens Holiday Spirit

A midweek Christmas gathering drew over 400 attendees. The program featured a tree lighting, a chorus of about 76 girls singing The International Socialist Song, recitations by local youths, vocal duets and trios, and Santa distributed gifts at the end.

Manne K. Leivo Hugo Salminen Hilda Jokinen George Grondahl Paavo Jarvenen

Christmas Tree Exercises Entertain Finnish Congregation

Children at the Finnish Congregational church enjoyed a Christmas program in the main auditorium. The event featured carols, prayers by Pastor Vaananen, scripture read from Matthew eighteen, and a series of student performances led by Hilda Koski with 12 boys and 12 recitations. A vocal solo by Wolfrid Rithiluoma and songs by Tyyne Paikone and Lili Kansonaja followed, ending with Santa distributing gifts to the children.

New Finnish Congregational Church Vaananen Hilda Koski Aili Peterson Aili Peterson Ina Kansanoja Aina Katvala Senja Koski Lile Uusitalo Anti Aja Albert Kansanoja Emil Alving Yro Tervo Vaino Linna August Silvio John Sannola Jacob Pinola Arthur Kaatari Johr Katola Heikka Oja John Tervo Hulda

Olaf Henricksen Poised to Break Out for Boston Americans

Olaf Henricksen of the Boston Americans was hosted by Peter Olsen at the powder mills. Once a Maynard resident, he gained fame as a World Series pinch hitter. Despite illness sidelining him mid season, the outfielder is expected to develop into a major figure in the outer garden next season.

Olaf Henricksen Boston Peter Olsen Powder Mills Olaf Maynard Priest Outer Garden Henricksen

Christmas program at Finnish Lutheran Church

Santa distributed gifts after a festive tree event as the Finnish Lutheran church held a Christmas evening program. Participants included Matti Heinonen, four young readers, a quartet, and readings by Signe Salo and Hilja Anderson amid songs from the congregation and Sunday school.

Santa Claus Santa Matti Heinonen Eleanor Johnson Nellie Tervo Elma Laurila Jennie Spoem Hilja Keto Weino Paakki Signe Salo Milja Ketola Matt Helka Readi Frank Ketola Ellen Soubee Lillian Hanninen Senet Hilja Anderson

Mother Goose Play Delights St George’s Church Children

A Christmas event at St George’s church entertained children with Santa Claus and a Mother Goose stage romp. The program featured carols by Roberts’ class and speakers, with a cast including Hazel, Florence Boothroyd, Pauline Newton, Dorothy Astwood, and Jack Horner among others.

St. George’s Church Santa Claus Iss Roberts Ae Newton Gladys Hallowell Olive Webster Mabel Astwood Evelyn Boothroyd Nellie Wilson Mother Goose Mother Goose Hazel Bo Peep Florence Boothroyd Mary Mary Newton Miss Muffit Helen Baron Jill Dorothy Astwood Baby Bunting Pauline Newton Simple Simon Albar Papineau Humpty Dumpty Wilfred Saxon Jack Horner George Webster Jack Carl Lanbenstein

Christmas entertainment at Alia Temperance hall

A well attended Wednesday event featured a prettily decorated Christmas tree with gifts for all. The National band provided music and speakers included Hugo Kajander and Joseph Kajander. Acts by Miss Hilja Santanja, Liszle Lukimmaa, Helen Maki, and Andrew Heiskari complemented the program as Santa Claus handed out presents.

Alia Temperance Hall National Band Hugo Kajander Hilja Santanja Joseph Kajander Liszle Lukimmaa Helen Maki Andrew Heiskari Santa Claus

Santa Claus Appears at Congregational Church Christmas

Harry Chase as Santa led the church Christmas tree exercises on Wednesday evening. The program featured a crazy class and a Dorothy Spence recitation with 14 children. Two trees were beautifully decorated. The entertainment committee included Miss Sadie Stitt Mrs Etton Wilson and Miss Flora all.

Harry Chase Santa Claus Congregational Harry Dorothy Spence Sadie Stitt Etton Wilson Flora All

Northboro Seeks Basketball Game With Maynard Team

John Punch manager of the newly organized Maynard team received a letter from Northboro requesting a game in their town Saturday evening January 10. Punch plans to take the team there believing Naylor block hall can seat a large crowd without sacrificing too much floor space for a paying contest.

John Punch Maynard Northboro Punch Naylor Block

Mrs White the Hostess

The Sewing Circle of the class of 1910 held its annual meeting at the home of Mrs H Linwood White Friday evening. A social time followed with music and refreshments. Present were Misses Christina Heffernan Grace Wood Beatrice Taylor Florence Oll Mabel Comeau and Lessie Law.

H. Linwood White Christina Heffernan Grace Wood Beatrice Taylor Florence Oll Mabel Comeau Lessie Law

Parcels Post Wins Two Man Match To Top National Express

In a Friday night two man match Parcels Post defeated National Express in straight strings by 11 pins to claim supremacy. It marks the fourth win for Uncle Sam's team with Farrell leading in both a single and the three string. Also noted are scores for Parcels Post and National Express players and a social item mentioning visitors Mrs. Alexander Pettigrew and daughter Isabelle with Mr and Mrs Paul Siswick.

Parcels Post National Express Uncle Sam’s Boys Farrell Sullivan i National Alexander Pettigrew Isabelle Paul Siswick Waltham

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