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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1927
Page
6
Local students, athletic teams and civic groups announce meetings and games. The Maynard high school prep squad hosts T T and Parker Street hall events while hockey and basketball teams from Maynard face Hudson and Westboro. Community groups plan socials, lectures, and fundraisers with notes on Legion activities and Salvation Army work in Reedblock and surrounding towns.
Secretary W. P. Scully reports after days of investigation that many Maynard families live in very poor conditions. He warns this situation could arise in any community beyond Overseers of Poor oversight.
Maynard residents officials and bankers denounce a press tale of widespread destitution. Selectman Frank S Binks bankers George H Creighton and town treasurer George H Gutteridge defend the town noting thrift and normal poor relief. Salvation Army set up aid for children including clothing shoes and free milk via United Cooperative Society support.
Marlboro K of C and Maynard K of C clash tonight in Maynard for supper funds to be served later at Wildwood Inn. Marlboro lists 15 men including David, Christopher Ghiloni, Henry Meri Collins, Romeo Gadbois, Charles Cassidy, Dr. John A. Kelleher, Henry Callahan, John Bracken, John Manning and R. McCabe.
The Methodist Episcopal Church in Maynard schedules a midweek prayer meeting on February 16 at 7 45 p m and a Sunday schedule on February 20 with a 9 30 a m stool and a 10 45 a m morning service. Dr Cam roll on delivers The King of Kings and a subject of Bonar Sius. An 8 and Lincoln social hour follows with a collation and class.
Maynard defeated the league leaders Lincolna ariboro at Maynard alleys Tuesday night. Maynard captured three profits and the total. Tourville with a 120 in singles and Lynch yer shot 315 led for the total.
Marlboro High won a second straight game at Waltham Street Half Friday afternoon edging Maynard High 8 to 8. Marlboro’s five man towered over Coach Lents’ team and Torppa led locals with half their points while Richter paced the visitors with four baskets. Sce%ern and Ru gsy also starred in the action.
J. W. Bradley announces entry into the painting business starting in March. He lists 11 Park Street as his contact and Maynard address for inquiries and service.
Mrs. Margaret Cummings Mason of Waltham led a West Concord Woman's Club session at Odd Fellows Hall touching on the Chinese civil war Tangier issue and conflicts in Portugal Italy France and Germany. Music by Miss Hope Wright Miss Marjorie Curtis and Miss Marguerite Barnes followed. A $10 donation went to Springfield International College to aid Emerson hospital funds.
Dorothy Tewksbury gave an interesting and instructive paper on Amy Lowellan Informal Study at the vestry meeting. A book review occurred at the business session with President Mrs Herbert B Smith presiding. Invitations to the State Federation meeting in Quitty were set for Thursday Mb 24. Tea was served.
A note states P. J. Sullivan plans to leave today for an extended visit in Florida. The message mentions Maynard and the painting business on Ginninger Street.
The antient rivals Maynard and Lexington met at Waltham Street hall in a tight contest. Maynard led 22-10 after four baskets all from beyond the free throw line. Crowley of Lexington H. C. was top scorer with six baskets, and Sherwood a three basket contributor from New Hampshire State. The final score is not stated.
Scout master in uniform spoke at Congregational church on Sunday evening about Boy Scouts. Troop 4 led the program with Harold Wilcox as bugler opening with an assembly call and closing with taps. An ad notes Pep Tonic available for $1.50 at Macurdas.
Miss Blanche A Cheney of Lowell State Normal School lectured Maynard teachers on civic guidance and true citizenship. She emphasized civic responsibility, cooperation, open mindedness, tolerance of others, and initiative to stand for what is right despite odds.
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