Maynard News Highlights Local Events and Gas Issue
Maynard reports auditors find town books in good shape while Marlboro Hudson Gas Co prepares to adjust burners for a new gas type costing more per thousand feet. Local scenes include church services, school activities, social events, club meetings, and notable visits, with updates on residents’ health, travel, and civic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro-Hudson Gas Co
W. B Case
Charles H
Imatra
Worcester
Heart of the Commonwealth
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Lincoln
Maynard
St. George’s Church
N Progress
Haynes ’ Furniture
Frank Hi
Pope
Stow Civic Club
Enterprise
Fenway Club
Electgins
John Lyons
Ralph Newton
Gec
Frank Smith
Treas
Cooperative Hall
Walter J. Browne
Brown
Grate Hospital
Harry Germaine
Tufts College
St. Bridget’s Church
George Clark
Maxine
Orrin Bosworth
Portland
Houston
Mary Spence
Lizette & Dupuig
Lyman Priest
American Powder Co
Jase Turnbull
Front St
Brockton
Haynes
Augusta Smith
B.C. Smith
Harrigan St
Charles. A. Welch
Harry Saunders
Medford
B. Crosby
Crosby Cash Store
John Connell
Wilmington
Walnut St
Joseph’ Dole
Ayer
C. J. Morse
Sydney Savage
Cambridge
Harold Brown
Lynn
Ethel Rich
Jamaica Plain
Minnie B. Rich
F. N. Rutan
Suffolk West Association
Congregational House
Boston
Concord
W. O. Strout
Ruby Hamlin
Margaret Gates
Annie Jennings
Henry Hayward
Summit St
Marion Jones
Mass. General Hospital
Ki J. Dwinell
Vermont
Maynard hinges on school space and staffing needs
Maynard faces urgent demand for two new rooms at the Main Street school to accommodate growing grades. Brick’s town report urges a two room wing and a river bridge to improve access, plus reforms to attract and retain teachers and a merit-based pay plan. The two division plan shows promise in accelerating grade work and tailoring instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Brick
Assabet
Summer Hill
Summer St
Brith
Maynard Ciigens
Misses Annie and Po Pad of Clinton Visit Colletons
Misses Annie and Po Pad of Clinton were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Colleton, enjoying a stay and social time with the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie and
Po Pad
Clinton
James Colleton
Mysteri ous Five Lose To West Acton In Bowling Match
West Acton defeated Maynard team calling itself the Mysteri ous Five by 59 pins. Pickett led visitors with a 114 string, Kempton totaled 288 for three strings. W Lynch topped the home lineup with 97.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Maynard
Pickett
Kempton
W. Lynch
Ome
Murray
Water system facts and finances for town debt plan
The town faces a 50 000 dollar water debt due in six years on January 1 1919. annual payments would be about 8300 with 3500 in interest from the sinking fund leaving 4800 to meet bonds. Supt William Naylor oversees smooth operation and a projected 8000 to 9000 annual surplus after six years. Maintenance 5200.84 construction 1202.58 bond interest 5000 cash on hand 8169.25 total 19672.67. This shows an 8113.07 gain over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Naylor
Commendations for Men’s Fraternal League Talks
The Men’s Fraternal League of the Congregational church has organized an excellent talk series this season with talented speakers already appearing. The club invites all town men to attend and hear the talks, which are worthwhile athletic and moral discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Former Marlboro Pastor Spoke on Brotherhood Benefits
Rev. A Morrill Osgood former Marlboro M E church pastor spoke to the Men's Brotherhood recalling 20 years of past service. He urged community moral civic and social gains from Brotherhood activities. A hat theft during OO E S installation last week involved Jim Adams of Concord Junction asking for amends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Morrill Osgood
M. E
Men's Brotherhood
Marlboro
Mr. Osgood
Jim” Adams
Concord Junction
New Bridge Plan Over Assabet River At Florida Court
A town appropriation proposal for a bridge over the Assabet River at Florida Court advances for the March meeting. John C. Thompson backs the plan, with American Woolen Co. officials to inspect the site and possibly grant a 38 foot right of way under the Bi & M R R, widening Main Street to 33 feet plus a five foot sidewalk. The Assabet Improvement Society supports the project and railroad officials may widen the overhead bridge to fit new conditions, aiding northern residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assabet River
Florida Ct
John C. Thompson
American Woolen Co
Boston
Thompson
Main St
Assabet Improvement Society
Woolen Company
An Evening With Kipling At Local Meeting
A large turnout at the Men's Fraternal League meeting in the vestry of the Congregational church heard Charles B Palmer Ph D present Kipling in an engaging program. He quoted poems and highlighted Het Tods A and Daughter of the Regiment during a rare pleasing evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Moore, Waltham Sr
Marlboro Hospital
Alfred Kitchener
Nashua
N. H
James Dinan
Leon Frye
Medford
Joshua Edwards
Washington
Vincent Sullivan
Hudson
James J. Ledgard
Boston
Quincy House
Cooperative Hall
Congregational Church
Frank EB. Sanderson
Charles
Palmer
Kipling
Het “Tod
Readers hear verses at local literary event
A fragmentary account notes readings from famous and light verse poets. Mr Palmer shared selections from Barrack Room Ballads and Ju Book while others recited poems by Holmes Lowell Kipling and more. The evening included social gossip and a masquerade planned for Exchange Hall in South Adtom on January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Atkins
Pussy Wussy
Mogil
Mr. Palmer
Compagnion
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Russell Lowell
Kiphing
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Valley Falls
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A. C. Loewe
George Hird
Parker St
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Annie V. Manning
al Jennings
Isv
Edward A. Filene
Chamber of Commerce of America
Business Men’s Association
National Rivers and Harbor Congress
Washington, D. C
Congress
San Francisco
Woman's Club
William F. Litchfield
Lit
Henry Kelley
Mary Kelley
Kelley
University of Vermont
Ray Collins
George Winter
Mr. Winter
Ding
Charles Williams
Elson Photographic Studio
Anna
Barbara Nee
Fitchburg
Court Maynard
F. of A
George Bilson
Baracca Club
M. BE
Dr. Cobram
Aick
S. Lever
Herbert B., Taylor
Framingham
George ‘Taylor
Ernest Hathaway
Deaconess
J. Dwinell
B. W. Webster
Morrisville
Hillside St
Lillian Townsend
Hannah Akroyd
Marion Townsend
Andover
Frank Burke
East Boston
Michael Burke
Guyer Fowler
Harvard College
O.S. Fowler
Royal P. Stoddard
James B. Hilferty
Dennis Callahan
P. J. Sullivan
Theodore Jones
Maynard Checker Club
Wells’ Memorial
Plug Ser” Doherty
Freddy
Corbett
Johnny Vaughn
Jim Crowley
Renkart
Bunker
McCarthy
Gleason
Southboro
Salem Cadet Orchestra
Charles A. Welch Lodge
Po May
Bertha Whitney
Stephen Beaton
Provincetown
Rexall
Delee’s Pharmacy
Nason Street
Jersey Butter Maynard’s
Pound Eeiae
Pac Belles Gata
Nalins
Sunshine Son
Jersey Butter Co
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Fred Nucci
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