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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1923
Page
3
Local Maynard news covers social visits from St Louis to Framingham, holiday gatherings, church services, lodge activities, and school events. It notes a January hearing on the Concord Maynard Hudson Street railway discontinuance and speculation on future ownership or sale, with community reaction and railroad outlook.
Tea best oolong per pound 39 cents honey in comb per package 39 cents Campbell's soups all kinds per can 10 cents
LYCeum COURSE presents three entertainments at Maynard Co-operative Hall under Congregational and Methodist church and Girl Scouts auspices. First on Jan 15 features Ward-Waters trio. Jan 25 and March 28 follow. Season tickets 1.25 dollars for adults, 12 and under free. Tickets from Mrs. Howard Case, Mrs. A. O Dunham, Miss Florence Gustafson, or cooperating society members. These programs are rare offerings for the town.
An unclear passage mentions a Christmas scene with relatives in the Boston area including a grandmother and residents, but many names and details are distorted, leaving a fragmentary notice about a family gathering or event in Boston.
Daniel Moore died Wednesday in Somerville at his niece Mrs. Enwin F Kingsley’s home. He was born in Cork Ireland and was the last of five siblings. A former Boston baker, he later worked at Assabet Mills and was active in checkers and YMCA tournaments. Funeral held at St Bridget’s Church with services and burial in Malden Holy Cross Cemetery.
Frank Murfay Marquette University coach and longtime local sports figure spent several days with his sisters on Main Street. He attended the National Collegiate Association meeting in New York and plans a future Marquette trip to Boston College.
A church meeting formed a general fair committee led by Mrs. Howard Case as chair and Mildred Carson as secretary with Geo. Blanton as treasurer. They voted to stage a Bazaar of Nations in Colonial Hall on February 9 and 10 with attractive entertainments, aiming for a highly successful event.
A worker sustained severe injuries to the right hand in a shearing accident at Mills. The hand suffered damage from the knives and one finger required twelve stitches. He is reported doing well.
The Donahue family expresses gratitude to friends for support through their recent bereavement with flowers visits and prayers.
The day and evening schools reopen this week with a few teachers and pupils. Evening classes run Wednesday and Thursday to makeup holiday time. Beulah Nickerson of Everett teaches the Roosevelt sixth grade replacing Mary Farrell who is teaching in Lowell.
Miss Isabele Donahue celebrated her 7th birthday Tuesday evening as hostess to about 20 young friends at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Donahue 6 McKinley street. The merry party featured games music vocals and readings followed by refreshments with the home beautifully decorated and many gifts for Miss Isabele.
Levi R. Cheney and William Campbell completed a months jury service on Saturday. Harry Chase and William Carney have been drawn for civil jury service and began their duties Wednesday.
Santa arrived at the Groton hospital Sunday afternoon with gifts for ten boys, delivering useful items and packages to families. Maynard residents donated clothing, candy, cigarettes, stamps, fruit, and other essentials, as a truckload of gifts was distributed near the Christmas Tree. Dr. Smith and the boys expressed thanks for the generous Maynard contributors and the Legion Auxiliary coordinated Maynard Day activities.
An open meeting at the high school Wednesday Jan 18 at 3 PM hosted by the Legislative Committee of the Woman's Club invites all residents. Speakers Mrs Jennie Towle of Concord and Mrs George Morton of Boron chair the State Federation body to discuss laws and rights affecting women and children. The Ladies Benevolent Society meets Thursday afternoon at the Congregational church parlors.
The roads connecting towns were cleared after the past week’s gain allowing two cars to pass. Motorists and the public welcomed the open highways following the storm. Street Superintendent Dris Coll reports the Selectmen Naive coordinated with the milk official to clear roads after every storm this winter.
The Feast of Lights will be observed at St George's Church next Sunday evening at 7 PM. The public is cordially invited.
Miss Gertrude McManus of Medford, a former resident here, was hosted by her sister Mrs Herbert Lemoine for several days this week.
Maynard C C Murray, manager of the national basketball team, schedules a game with Holliston at Maynard on January 12. Local industry talks reference of articles moving from mill to American Woolen Company while Mooseheart charity concert plans unfold for February 8 at Colonial Hall under Maynard Lodge.
The Maynard celebration shows varied participation with some attending at midnight and others avoiding events. Dances ran from midnight into the morning at Parker Street and Cooperative Mall venues, linked to Socialist Club groups and left wing organizers.
The Odd Fellows Social lth éeard team won the sixth match of the tournament against Mavonie Sela, scoring 68 to 6. Standings show Mavonie TM 18 and Old Fellows 508. The final match is scheduled for Tuesday evening Jan 9 after which a turkey chipper fête winner will be announced.
A brief dispatch notes the coal situation remains critical but shows hopeful signs at Wat facility. Officials report continued supply challenges while expressing cautious optimism about progress and potential relief in coming days.
The Maynard Grange held its annual installation Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows hall. New officers inducted include master Irving Howe and overseer Harold Croft with roles for secretary Miss Hazel Nelson, treasurer Miss Charlotte Tucker, and chaplain Mrs Mary Lawton. Retiring master P. Tucker spoke on Grange welfare as Harry Gardner, former state master, addressed the gathering. An hour of games followed.
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