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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1922
Page
6
Local residents attend hikes and visits, with Sister Mary Agnes hosting a convent gathering. Fire Chief Gutteridge tours the West Indies, town reports go to print, and many residents plan gatherings, dances, and school activities.
Joseph Haley, a former resident, died at his home in Lowell at age 61. Funeral services were held Saturday and burial followed at a local church cemetery. Surviving relatives include a sister in Lowell and two brothers Edward Doherty and Arthur King of Concord Junction.
Local team beat visitors 8 to 5 at Pastime Hall on a Wednesday night. Stuckert and Saarinen led for Maynard with solid floor play while Hallowell contributed strong work.
A social gathering occurred on a weekday afternoon with a local resident, Lae, acting as hostess at her home on Chandler Street. Volunteers and neighbors joined for tea and light refreshments in a casual community setting.
Fire gutted the large ice house at White Pond owned by the Bastenee Company. Chief Mitchell conducted an investigation and deemed the blaze likely incendiary in origin.
The Maynard Country Club presented its first concert titled the Opera Revue at Colonial Hall. A full house enjoyed two hours of vocal and instrumental music, readings, and impersonations performed by Miss Juliet Hersey and Miss Marguerite Porter among others with Rita Wilson as accompanist. The audience praised the show and urged weekly performances. The organizing committee, led by Wallace Priest with members Brayden, Priest, San and Cram, received thanks for a week’s notice effort.
Charter BD Whitney, longtime superintendent at the Uxbridge Worsted Co, has tendered his resignation and will leave the plant next week. A Maynard native, he has 14 years with the company, during which the plant expanded capacity and acquired other facilities, becoming a leading cloth manufacturer in Uxbridge. Friends expect him to start his own manufacturing venture.
The Odd Fellows Social club defeated the Masonic Social club 73 to 71 on Monday evening in a close card tournament match. The scorelines earlier showed Odd Fellows 412 to Masonic 38 in a later session, with the final match scheduled for next Monday night.
The Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in Concord for the alleged last will of Joseph Deolate. Joseph Dee applies for letters testamentary without bond. A hearing is set at Cambridge on February 27, 1922 at 9:00 AM to show cause why letters should not be granted. Publication by Concord Enterprise.
Rev. Felix Powell of South Portia begins a series of religious meetings at the Methodist Airscopal church, February 12 to 23, with daily services and varied topics. Powell, born in Italy and naturalized in the U S after 23 years, is a Kent's Hill and Drew Theological Seminary graduate and noted orator.
Carl Peterson reports a communication from Congressman Frothingham about markers for fallen soldiers graves. The War Department offers markers at no cost, and the Legion Post will assist relatives in obtaining them, with a cross or Star of David emblem as appropriate.
A birthday gathering for Fred Benoit was held at his Powler win Waa home on Wednesday evening. Friends presented gifts, enjoyed music and games, and refreshments were served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hutchby, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. A McGuinese, Mr. and Mrs. Peter, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Richard.
Choir members hosted a testimonial for Jones P Farrell at his Brooks Street home. Guests enjoyed an evening of music games and social time, with a collation and special pictures on display. Attendees included Fr Edward Crowley Fr Widwin Walsh Mr and Mrs A A Hilferty and several locals.
A Post meeting at Fans Hall Wednesday evening appointed a committee led by John Higgins to organize the annual Legion field day in July. State Legion address planning and entertainment acts were contributed by Thomas King, Walter Keer, Philip Bower, Wilun Pringley, and Synjizh War Veteran, who spoke briefly.
In Friday action February 3 the A. O. H. team overwhelmed opponents to finish ahead 27 points to 0. After 11 games, their lead seems secure and the K. of C. team in Worth now faces a tough test.
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