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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1920

Page

8

Local Knights Attend Concord Exemplar Degree Ceremony

A large delegation of Knights of Columbus attended the exemplifi cation in Concord on a Saturday afternoon. Maynard members earned the degree while express deliveries by Miss Charlotte Linquist and Thomas Murray helped bring food and fresh meats to town during a regional shortage. The ceremony was conducted at the home of Mr and Mrs Olaf Carlson with Rev BE Atiyeh officiating. Ethel Carlson served as bridesmaid and William Weir as best man.

Knights of To Third Geome Concord Concord Maynard Concord T Rounds Express Charlotte W. Linquist Thomas Murray Summer St Olaf Carlson

Local Legion Fund Drive Planned With Community Help

The selectmen appoint a committee to lead a new Legion post fund drive. Frank Binks Albert Smith and Edward Carlton head an associate panel for a week long effort likely to extend to ten days. The goal mirrors war drives with a $10000 quota to support boys who fought for country and cause. Committees groups and war workers will be asked to assist and a public close is planned with speakers.

Piang Board of Selectmen Legion Post Frank 8. Binks Albert J. Smith Edward Carlton Senate American Wonder Co

Local Meeting Attends Dorchester Widow Obituary Mention

Maynard Frances Hayes and Irvin Howe at Pomona Marlboro meeting. Word of Mrs Walter J Glover death at Dorchester home. former local resident and wife of I J Glover a bookkeeper with W A Haynes Co. Miss Anna Frye of Boston spoke on Literature and Books to St George's Girls Friendly Society. A Valentine party followed with refreshments.

Frances Hayes Irvin Howe Pomona Marlboro Walter J. Glover Dorchester Alter I. Glover W. A. Haynes Co Anna Frye Boston Girls’ Friendly Society St. George's Church

Monday Night Closing Trial Sparks Merchant Debate

Local stores attempted Monday night closing for the first time with mixed results. Dealers largely favor the move but require all stores to close excluding drug and small wares shops. Some closed while others stayed open past 8, delaying a group decision and possible merchant meeting for further discussion.

Maynard Hospital Fund Receives Boost From Local Offers

The Enterprise reports new pledges for Maynard hospital planning. Joseph Clickman of American Supply Co pledges 500 dollars for furniture, while Mrs Clickman backs the effort and calls for town women to engage. Samuel Lever also pledges 500 dollars plus 100 annually to support the fund.

Maynard Joseph Clickman American, Supply Co Nason Sr Samuel Lever

Class of 1914 Quinquiniel reunion in Boston

The 1914 class reunion at the Thorndike hotel in Boston had 11 of 14 members present. A class banquet with reminiscences followed by seating for Linger Longer Lefty capped the program. Albert Murphy elected president with Miss Mabel Taylor as secretary and treasurer.

M. Hi. S Thorndike Hotel Boston Albert Murphy Mabel Taylor Genevieve Coughlin Margaret Dunn Julia Sheehan Mildred Randell Hazel Easthope Ralph Cheney Whitney Bent John Gibbons Herbert Martin

Whist Party Aids Bazaar For Catholic Women League

A whist party to raise funds for a bazaar organized by the League of Catholic Women at Symphony Hall in Boston was held Monday at LO. F. Hall. Miss Mary Driscoll and Miss Rose Sullivan were among the organizers and performers.

League of Catholic Women Symphony Boston LO. F. Hall

Local Notices Show Illnesses and Social Touchpoints

John Moore of Great Road recovers from a two week grippe illness. Mrs. James McCarthy of East Street confined at home by illness. Frank Kelley of Lowell visited with his parents on Main Street. Five month old Papas baby died at Summer Street home. Max Blatt of Pleasant Street recovering from influenza. Co C Murray supports a strong team for Pastime basketball. John Driscoll spent time with an acute indigestion attack. Finance committee to meet Thursday evening.

John Moore Great Road James McCarthy East St Frank Kelley Lowell Fred Kelley Main St Spero Papas St. Max. Blatt Pleasant St Co. C Murray Supi John Driscoll

Pastor declines permanent call at Congregational church

Rev. N. Atiyeh declined a permanent pastorate tendered by the Congregational church. He announced at Sunday service a provisional acceptance with a three month resignation notice. Since joining last summer the church and its societies have grown, and his declination was met with deep regret by members.

N. Atiyeh Congregational Church Atiyeh

Union Services Highlight Hindustan vs Hindenburg Lecture

At the Methodist church Sunday evening Rev. Charles F. Parsons delivered a ster eopticon on Hindustan versus Hindenburg. The program featured flute solos by Fred Tefferi, vocal solos by Lindsey Smith, instrumental music by Mrs. George H. Gutteridge and John Alden, with Mrs. Elsie Howerd as organist. Indina reportedly sent 1,125,000 men to the front, headcount 100,000.

Methodist Church Charles F. Parsons Hindustan Hindenburg

Dedham Widow M H Garfield Dies in Dedham Home

Mrs M Howland Garfield longtime Dedham resident and widow of M H Garfield former superintendent of the American Powder Co plant died at her home in Duntam Thursday morning. She leaves three daughters Edith Perry Dee Drew and Mattie Garfield. Body sent to Maynard for burial at Glenwood cemetery.

M. Howland "Garfield Duntam M. H. Garfield American Powder Co Dedham Edith Perry John Berry Savanna Dee)f Drew Mattie’ Garfield Maynard Glenwood Cemetery

Fred Ogden Dead Veteran Resident of Concord Area

Fred Ogden formerly of Concord died in Boston on Friday. He survived his wife by about a year. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon. Charles A. Welch Lodge of Masons sent a floral tribute. He was brother of the late John Ogden, once superintendent of the Concord Maynard and Hudson Street Railway.

Fred Ogden Boston Charles. A. Welchlodge Mr. Ogden John Ogden Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway

Milwaukee woman to demo Duplex Alczar ranges at Gruber Bros

Miss Ruth Forbush of Milwaukee will be at the Gruber Bros store for one week beginning next row showing the Duplex Alczar twin ranges. The ranges offer coal wood or gas as fuel and will be demonstrated with talks on fuel saving and cooking. A cordial invitation is extended to attend these informal talks.

Ruth Forbush Milwaukee Was Gruber Bros Miss Forbush

Mrs. John Lawton Surpasses Crisis in Burlington

Mrs. John Lawton wife of John H. Lawton editor of the Burlington News has passed the crisis of pneumonia at her Burlington Vermont home and is on the way to recovery according to a dispatch received by Mrs. Catherine Lawton of Great Id

John Lawton Burlington Catherine Lawton Lawton John H. Lawton The Burlington News

West Acton News Notes Local Visitors and Events

West Acton reports Rev. and Mrs. G. L. Michelson spent Saturday in New Bedford. P. R. Sanborn and a wife heard last week of a son in law’s death in Manchester.Mrs. P. R. Sanborn, Mrs. Everett Sanborn and son Russell were ill the past week. Mrs. Maurice Desouza is at the Waltham hospital where an operation was performed earlier this week. Edgar H. Hall returned from a business trip to Alabama. At the Men’s Civic Federation meeting at G A R hall Rev. Hugo A. Perdelwitz of South Acton spoke. Allen Kennedy of Concord Junction towed his Ford to Kelly’s corner last week and said it would go anywhere. Snow covers hydrants in the village. residents near them should clear snow so hydrants can be found if needed. There will be no pictures at the hall this week. Mr. Pope apologizes for the Feb 6 disappointment and promises regular showings of the best pictures.

G. L. Michelson New Bedford P. R. Sanborn Manchester Mass Everett Sanborn Russell Maurice Desouza Waltham Hospital Edgar H. Hall Alabama Men's Civic Federation G. A. R. Hall Hugo A. Perdelwitz South Acton Allen Kennedy Concord Junction Kelly's Corner Allen Pope

Me An Otis Among West Acton Woman's Club Play

The annual West Acton Woman's Club presented an original four act comedy Me An Otis at I O Q F hall to a large audience. Cast included Dick Davis Frank MacDonald Byron Makepeace Harold Judkins Tewksbury Betty Tewksbury Otis daughter Rosilla Tewksbury Florence Follett Irma Durkee Ethel Spinney Thelma MacGregor Sophronia Ruggles Helen Knowlton and Mrs Reed chaired dramatics with Miss Blanchard providing piano.

Perkinsville Betty Bertram E. Hall Reginald Thomas Glenn C. Gould Rae Tewksbury Albert R. Beach Otis Irma Durkee Florence Follett Ethel Spinney Rosilla Tewksbury Thelma MacGregor Sophronia Ruggles Florence Ilelen A. Knowlton Joseph H. Reed Bertram Hall Webster S. Blanchard

Marriage Announcement for Albert Cochrane and Ellinora Etta Michelson

Albert Cochrane and Ellinora Etta Michelson were married at the home of Mrs. Clay Taylor in New Bedford on Saturday afternoon February 14. Rev. G L Michelson, father of Ellinora, officiated. The couple will reside in Providence, Rhode Island after a brief wedding trip.

Clay ‘Taylor New Bedford Albert. Cochrane Ellinora Etta.Michelson G. L. Michelson West Acton Baptist Church

Ib. 25c to 50c Ib. 18c

Unable to determine full event or context from the fragment. The readable text lists price points of 25c to 50c and 18c, suggesting a catalog or advertisement snippet without clear subjects or entities.

Concord Junction Obituary Notes for Mrs William Gillis

The body of Mrs William Gillis wife of William Gillis Pend Jane who died last week at her home was taken to Old Town Me for burial Thursday.

William Gillis Willian. Gillis Jane Oldtown

Mrs Henriett Lewis Dies At 78 In Melrose Home

Widow of Thenehas F. Lewis dies after a brief illness. She lived with daughter Mrs LeRoy W. King on Barrett Mill Road after moving from Charlestown two years ago. Services planned Thursday in Charlestown at the church she attended. interment at Woodlawn Cemetery Melrose. Survived by two daughters Mrs Albert G Armington Melrose and Mrs LeRoy W. King, and two sons Albert H and Eurcene W Lewig.

Henriett Thenehas F. Lewis LeRoy W. King Barrett Mill Rd Charlestown Melrose Lewis Albert G., Armington Albert H Eurcene W.lewig

Lend Me Your Wife staged by Hawthorne chapter O E S

Monday evening audience filled association hall for the four act drama Lend Me Your Wife presented by local talent under Hawthorne chapter O E S. The cast delivered strong performances with Otis Hammerhead portrayed by I Judkins replacing ill Charles. An orchestra provided intermission music and dancing, and proceeds from homemade candy sales benefited the order.

Association Hall Hawthorne Chapter Montgomery Ray Waren B. Godlard Tod Hunter Homer R. Allens Otis Hammerhead Will A. Charles Officer McCormack Wells A. Hall Lucy Hunter Leona Dye Dorothy May M. Irene Willis Pansy Hopscotch Mary E. King Marie Ribeau Molyneux Angie M. Rodday I. Judkins Otis’ Hammerhead Charles

Instru-Lytic Trio To Play at Acton Centre Lyceum

Acton Centre presents the Instru-Lytic trio of Boston in town hall as the second Acton Centre Lyceum concert with hopes for a full house. On March 18 Mrs. Margaret Deland lectures on Spirit of the Women of France, weather permitting.

Instru-Lytic Trio Boston Town Hall Acton Centre Lyceum Margaret Deland France

Acton Mass Woman's Club Holds February Meeting

The Acton Massachusetts Woman's Club met February 11 in the church vestry. New measures were discussed and business was conducted. Mrs Charles Smith gave a five minute talk on pronouncing new war words. Mrs Helen Reed Peterson filled in with three readings. Afterward coffee and cake were served by a committee chaired by Mrs William Hingstey.

Acton Mass

Sudbury Elects Officers and Lists Budget Totals

Town meeting officers elected for one year include Moderator Francis F. Walker and Town Treasurer Harland H. Rivers among others. Three year posts fill Town Clerk Frank F. Gerry Overseer of Poor Mrs. Fred Clark and School Committee member John C. Hall. Budgets show grants and appropriations totaling thousands for schools roads and town services with plans to consolidate Sandham and Wadsworth schoolhouses or build anew.

Francis F. Walker Sulectinen Frank W. Goodnow Chas. Hi. Way Winthrop Fairbanks Harland H. Rivers Howard €. Kurr Francis KB. Bent W. Hall Arthur H. White Harland Noyes Chas. H. Brackett Frank F. Gerry Fred Clark John C. Hall Richard B.oliver Goodnow Library Roland Cutter Hudson Road South Sudbury Board of Health Sandham Wadsworth

Rockefeller Sanitary Mission Fights Yellow Fever in Ecuador

In 1916 the Rockefeller foundation sent a sanitary commission to Ecuador to arrange eradicating yellow fever from Guayaquil. The proposal was accepted June 10, 1918 when a renowned bacteriologist began work. He identified the germ causing yellow fever, with investigations promising a preventive and a cure.

Rockefeller Foundation Ecuador Guayaquil

TRY AN AD IN THE ENTERPR ENTERPRISE ADS PAY BEST

An ad notice urges readers to place classified promotions in The Enterprise ads section to reach a broad audience. The call emphasizes competitive rates and prompt service for business listings, sales, and notices.

Series ends successfully with social by A L Frank J Demars post

Dancing series concluded with a social held last evening under Frank J Demars post A L. The committee thanks a group of young ladies and Harold Lyons for postponing events to ensure success. Gratitude is also extended to B J Coughlin for advertising the socials at the roving pictures.

Frank J. Demars Post A. L Harold Lyons B. J. Coughlin

Sensational Tie In Odd Fellows Card Match

The Odd Fellows social club card tournament ended Tuesday with both teams tied at 264 points after six games. Captains Arthur Champagne and Frank Archer led their squads. The deciding tie match is set for next Tuesday night.

Odd Fellows Arthur Champagne Frank Archer

Elder siblings travel notes and business return to Boston

Mrs Margaret Rouillard and her brother John Wayte Westford aged over eighty are described as the last of a large family. Charles T Baxter resumes his Boston business after a two week sick leave. M E Taylor and H F Tuttle set out for St Petry Florida via New York to arrive Friday morning.

Margaret Rouillard John Wayte Westford Charles T. Baxter Boston M. E. ‘Taylor H. F. Tuttle St. Petry Fla New York

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