Maynard News Highlights Local Activities and Fire Aftermath
Maynard residents host visitors and relocate offices after a Sunday fire. Albert Ledgard from Boston visits family in Acton and Concord. Town officials seek resignations and warrant items for March. A social and Valentine party is planned by the Rosebuds at Riverside hall. Pete Schultz injures a hand aiding firefighters and J H Lake assists National Express Co. with post fire operations and new Walnut street offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co
Albert Ledgard
Boston
Henry Ledgard
Actonst
George H. Gutteridge
W. X. Macurda
Nason St
Thomas Mansfield
Bedford Rd
Concord
Michael Mutlin
Board of Assessors
Board of Selectmen
Frank Binks
Samuel Lever
Main St
Boston Clothing Co
Joseph Deneen
Daniel Deneen
Mary Keegan
Julia Lynch
Michael Wall
Julia Gleason
Rosebuds
Riverside Hall
Pete Schultz
J. H. Lake
Greenfield
National Express Co
National Express
Walnut St
George and
C. J. Lynch
DOING MUCH GOOD Meeting for British Imperial Relief Fund
A 4 o clock Sunday Riverside hall gathering aims to raise funds for the British Imperial Relief Fund. Officials report 38013.31 spent in two years to aid families of Allied service members. Speakers include Penkwell Hi Mohan and Rustom Jee, with committee members Richard Allen Mark Newton and Mr Edney.
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British Imperial Relief Fund
Riverside Hall
New England
India
Penkwell Hi Mohan
Rustom Rustomjee
The
Oriental Review
India National Congress
Bombay Asiatic Society
United States
Canada
Richard Allen
Mark Newton
Town
Edney
South Acton
New Display Case Installed at Distasio Market
A new refrigerating display case has been added to Distasio market on Main St. The fish market area is nearly ready for occupancy and will open to the public next week. P. J. Sullivan offers sewing machine repairs at Main St Maynard.
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Distasio
Mainst
P. J. Sullivan
Tailoring Establishment
Main St
Maynard
Card of Appreciation for Maynard Fire Department
The Naylor Heirs thank the Maynard fire department and others for their efforts in fighting the recent fire and saving adjacent property. They acknowledge the difficulty of the labor and express sincere gratitude.
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Maynard Fire Department
Bereavement thanks from Chidley family
The Chidley family expresses heartfelt thanks for the kind words and acts shown during their period of bereavement. George Chidley, Joseph Chidley, Mary Chidley, Alice Chidley, Mrs. Jane Duggan.
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George Chidley
Joseph Chidley
Mary Chidley
Alice Chidley
Mrs
Jane Duggan
Businessman proposes land deal to widen Nason street
A prominent local businessman urges the town to consult with the Naylor estate heirs about buying a land strip at Main and Nason to widen Nason street and extend the public square. The goal is to ease traffic congestion and improve turning safety near Acton bound services. The Naylor heirs decline sale but are open to a cooperative conference on the plan.
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Main
Nason Sts
Naylor
Nason St
Acton
Mrs Sadie Stitt Attends Magdalene Chapter Installation
Mrs Sadie Stitt a former resident now in Hartford Connecticut attended the installation of officers of Magdalene chapter O E S Tuesday evening This afternoon she will be entertained by the Jolly Hight social club at the home of Misses Mabel and Grace Bishop during her stay she will be the guest of Mrs George H Gutteridge Brookst The annual report of the town officers will be in citizens hands late this week F E Taylor Printing Co received the printing contract for the reports this year.
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Sadie Stitt
Hartford
Magdalene Chapter
Jolly Hight
Mabel
Grace Bishop
George H. Gutteridge
F. E. Taylor Printing Co
Lost Book Notice from Assabet Institution for Savings
Notice under Chapter 590, Section 40 of Acts of 1908 states that book numbered 2347 is lost and payments on it are stopped. Assabet Institution for Savings, Arthur B. Walker, Treasurer. Maynard, Mass. May 7, 14.
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Mass
Assabet Institution For Savings
Arthur
Walker
Maynard
Anniversary Services Mark 37 Years of Christian Endeavor
Special services at the Congregational church in Portland marked the 37th anniversary of the Christian Endeavor society founded February 2 1880 at Wiliston Congregational church Portland. Rev Stone of Concord Junction preached at 10 45 am and Rev F N Rutan led a 6 pm service with pledge rededication. A 7 pm program featured organ preludes readings solos from Handel and Gounod, and a sermon on True Manliness and True Womanliness as the Endeavorers, seated in front, joined the service.
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C. E. Society
Portland
Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor Week
Christian -Endeavor Society
Williston
F. N. Rutan
Victor Record
Trinity Church Choir of
New York
Lucy Isabelle Marsh
Evan Williams
God
Music Supervisor Sets Temporary Quarters After Fire
George H. Woods supervisor of music at the public schools has moved his studio to Mrs. John Cleary’s Main street home beside the post office. Dr Garland dentist who lost his complete outfit will use the parlor of the same house for temporary quarters.
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George H. Woods
John Cleary
Main St
Garland
Lincoln Day Proclamation Sets Feb 12 as Lincoln Day
Governor Samuel McCall issued a proclamation from the State house designating Monday February 12 as Lincoln Day. He urged observance with exercises honoring the life of Abraham Lincoln, described as a supreme example of democracy.
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Samuel McCall
State House
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Streets Cleared After Heavy Monday Storm
Supt. of Streets John Driscoll addressed the storm with prompt action. Five ploughs operated before noon and paths along sidewalks were opened for residents returning home. Sidewalks remained clear throughout the storm.
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John Driscoll
Voter List Grows to Record 1082 Men 133 Women
At board of registrars meetings held Wednesday evening and Saturday, 24 names were added to the voting list. The annual town election now lists 1082 males and 133 females, up 28 men and down three women from last year, the highest total in town history. Names added include Thomas Connors John H Carlson Ralph Jones Joseph Little Anthony Luker Jeremiah Lynch Albert E Parker John G Ryomanen Clarence Rollins John F Rouse James T Schofield Clifton T Stetson Charles P Taylor John W Taylor Michael Lynch 20 Summer st John Hendrickson Charles T Perry Alfred M Smith Maglou Lesage Frederick Morrill James Smith Arnold Lincoln Bernard E Smith Robert Trench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registrars of Voters
Thomas Connors
John H. Carlson
Ralph Jones
Joseph Little
Anthony Luker
Jeremiah Lynch
Albert E. Parker
John G. Ryomanen
Clarence Rollins
John F. Rouse
James T. Schofield
Clifton T. Stetson
Charles P. Taylor
John W. Taylor
Michael Lynch
Summer St
John Hendrickson
Charles T. Perry
Alfred M. Smith
Maglou Lesage
Frederick Mor
Will Speak Sunday at Colonial Hall Big Men Meeting
Denis McCarthy of Winthrop and Leonard Martin of Boston headline a Sunday February 11 7 30 pm event at Colonial Hall. McCarthy a poet and former Sacred Heart Review editor draws wide acclaim. Martin known as The Arizona Cyclone inspires the younger crowd. high school orchestra provides music.
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Colonial Hall
Denis McCarthy
Winthrop
Léonard Martin
Boston
McCarthy
Sacred Heart Review
Leonard Martin
West
Arizona
Gertrude Sullivan Hosts Society Buds Natal Day Event
The Society Buds club gathered at Miss Gertrude Sullivan’s Main Street home Wednesday evening to celebrate her birthday with music, dancing, and a collation. Frank Taylor presented a manicure set, and guests included Etta Moynihan Eva Morton Laura Parkin Rhea Rouillard Olga Erickson Helen Sullivan John Moynihan John Gallagher Patriack Kane P Flynn Noble Morton Frank Taylor John King Theodore Jones and H Erickson.
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Society Buds
Gertrude Sullivan
Main St
Gertrude
Frank Taylor
Ree
Etta Moynihan
Eva Morton
Laura Parkin
Rhea Ro
K. of P. Triumph in League Match Against Holy Name
K. of P. won the total and all four points in the league match against Holy Name on Monday evening. R. Coulter led in the single and three string totals with high score performances.
Revival Meetings at Finnish Congregational Church
Revival services will be held each evening this week at the Finnish Congregational church on Walnut street. Rev Dr Stdius of Michigan speaks Monday to Wednesday, with several New England clergymen addressing Thursday to Saturday. Notables include Rev Groob Stenman Liljeberg Leeman Kukko and Virta. Sunday the 12th marks the annual church festival with dinner and supper in the vestry. delegates from New England are expected.
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Walnut St
Stdius
Michigan
New England
Groob
Stenman
Liljeberg
Leeman
Kukko
Virta
Odd Fellows Win Card and Pool Match at Masonic Club
The Odd Fellows defeated the Masons 46 to 36 in the third card and pool tournament match at the Masonic and Odd Fellows social clubs on Monday evening.
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Masonic
Odd Fellows
Inter-City League Bowling Leaders Remain Ahead
Y M S C holds first in Inter-city bowling after week eighteen with A O A and M U close behind. Middlesex rises to fourth while Eagles move to fifth and K of P sits sixth. High scores include Lent 127 Downey 119 Billet 116. Upcoming matches feature Y M S C versus Middlesex and A O H versus South Acton.
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James Lent
L. Downey
Ed. Billet
Priest
Piper
M. Lesage
Peterson
Collins
Mackenzie
Boulden
H. King
Sheridan
J. J. Murray
J. B. Lent
J. Killonén
Coulter
G. Lynch
Middlesex
South Acton
Eagles
M. A
Surprise party honors Flor ence Wilder at Roosevatr home
A merry group gathered Wednesday evening for a surprise party in Flor ence Wilder’s home. Walter Merrick presented a gold ring with rubies as the group enjoyed songs, solos, and instrumental music followed by a collation. Attendants included Alice McDonald Gladys Ryan Patricia Higgins Marion Wilson Charlotte Gault Anna Coughlan Nellie Parmenter Caroline Herbert Rose McManus Grace Wilder Florence Wilder Harland Powers Albert Sullivan Reginald Jones George Peterson Walter Courtney Merton Merrick Frank OBrien John Garrick Vincent Maley Waino Terro Louis Wilcox and Grant Denniston. Miss Mabel Comeau visited Fitchburg the week.
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Florence Wilder
Roosevatr
Walter Merrick
Alice McDonald
Gladys Ryan
Patricia Higgins
Marion Wilson
Charlotte Gault
Anna Coughlan
Nellie Parmenter
Caroline Herbert
Rose McManus
Grace Wilder
Harland Powers
Albert Sullivan
Reginald Jones
George Peterson
Walter Courtney
Merton Merrick
Frank O’brien
John Garrick
Vincent Maley
Waino Terro
Louis Wilcox
Grant Denniston
Mabel Comeau
Fitchburg
Car Derailed On Icy Street Near Acton Corner
A streetcar from Acton derailed on an ice coated hill near the Acton corner. Motorman Frank Thompson acted quickly to stop the car after it slid more than 20 feet.
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Acton
Nasonsts
Frank Thompson
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CADET
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DeLee’s Pharmacy
Rexall Store
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