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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1921

Page

7

Seventh Annual Stockholders Meeting of Maynard Trust Company

To the stockholders of Maynard Trust Company the seventh annual meeting will be held in Maynard Massachusetts Rooms on January 11 at eight o'clock. Agenda includes hearing the annual report election of President Vice-President Clerk and seventeen other directors plus three examining committee members. Other business may come before the meeting. Howard A Wilson Clerk.

Maynard Mass Gurer

Surprise party honors Mr and Mrs H. Walcott of Nine Acre Corner

A Monday night gathering for about 45 friends honored Mr and Mrs H Walcott of Nine Acre Corner. Mrs Walcott received a traveling bag, and the couple left for Florida Tuesday after selling their farm.

H. 8. Walcott Nine Acre Corner Walcott Walcotts Florida

Sermon by Rev George Leighston at Universalist church

A fair sized audience heard Rev George E. Leighston of Boston deliver an eloquent instructive sermon at the Universalist church in South Acton last Sunday. It was stated supplies would be capable men, though their names are not listed in advance, and it is hoped their labors will be appreciated.

Universalist Church George E. Leighston Boston Universalist Churches

Winter lingered as Brown family treks with pussy willows

Mrs Elizabeth Brown and her daughter Ruth gathered pussy willows during a Sunday walk to Fletcher corner. The piece notes that while gentile spring may be near, winter could still return with more skiing and possible snow.

Elizabeth Brown Ruth Fletcher Corner

Community Notes From Acton Center

Acton Center reports Mrs Frank Perry and Mr Perry of Somerville visited Mr and Mrs B I Forbes. Poultry show attendees from the area went to Boston. Mrs Albert Doutittle's son at Children’s Hospital Boston for tonsil removal. Rev Puddyfoot of Newton preached at the Congregational church. A Friday whist party at the town hall drew about 100. twelve tables played until 10 30 with old fashioned dancing afterward. Proceeds near forty dollars earmarked for the Community House. Next Thursday another whist party with dancing will fund the Hoover Fund for European starving children.

Frank Perry Somerville Hoover Fund Europe

Acton Branches Fund Red Cross Nurse for Schools

The Red Cross branches in Acton decide to fund part of the costs to hire a Red Cross nurse for the public schools. Concord already provides both a district nurse and a Red Cross nurse, and Acton plans to participate financially as an experimental measure to gauge demand for a district nurse in the future.

Red Cross Actons Concord American Red Cross Acton

Whist Party and Dance Planned for Charity in Acton Hall

On Thursday evening January 13 a whist party followed by informal dancing is set for Acton Town Hall at 8 pm. Tickets cost 50 cents with proceeds to The Children's Relief Fund organized by Hoover. Ten cents funds a child for a day, one dollar for a month, ten dollars for harvest time. No canvass. invitations extended to all. Committee: Stuart Allen, Mrs Frank Parsong, Mrs O D Wood, Miss Charlotte Coiffint.

Town Hall Acton Children's Relief Fund Hoover Stuart Allen Frank Parsong O. D. Wood Charlotte Coiffint

Shingle Saga Turns Into Gag About Headache Pains

A thrifty east city gentleman cleans and stores old shingles, then suffers a mysterious rashlike irritation and brain fog. Doctors diagnose shingles as the tale riffs on the word’s pun and the danger of seemingly innocent tasks.

Shakespere

Henry Boudreau Reels Ten Pickerel Through Milham Ice

Henry Boudreau of 18 Washington Court caught a record string of pickerel yesterday at Milham pond while fishing through the ice. Ten large pickerel were landed, including a 3.34 pound beauty. Several weighed about two pounds each. Boudreau told the Enterprise office of a “real fish story” and delivered the goods. Ice fishing reportedly excellent.

Henry Boudreau Washington Ct Milham Boudreau Enterprise Office

New Officers Elected for Ladies Santa Anna Society

The Ladies Santa Anna Society announces new officers Mrs Florida Trolla as president Josephine Di Buono as vice president Rose Braica as treasurer Antonette Di Buono as secretary and Mrs Rowse Padula as corresponding secretary. The treasury stands at 518.82.

Ladies Santa Anna Society Florida Trolla Josephine di Buono Rose Braica Treas Antonette di ‘Buono Fit Rowse Padula

New Year Activities and Local Updates In Bedford Concord

Town residents attended a New Year dance in Concord and St Michael's church plans Friday prayers on January 7. Middlesex and Boston Street railway now runs every two hours with service to Concord and Lowell. The Lexington Firemen ball drew Bedford residents, and Marshall Neilan's movie Go and Get It played at Lexington theatre. Mr Richard Barlow returned from Rhode Island, and a husky boy was welcomed by Mr and Mrs John Smith of Souiaat.

Concord St Michael's Church Richard Barlow Union School Rhode Island John Smith F Souiaat Art Middlesex Boston Street Lowell Lexington Bedford Henry Valcour Loring St J. Vincent Sullivan Harry Fay George Leoftard Bert Hale William Skanks Cox Order Easten Star Corinthian Chapter Hollis H. Metcalf Boston Mechanics Building Charles’ A. Williams Brigham Fund Superior Criminal Court Hudson Coal Company Broad Street Henry Griffin Joseph Gregory Hudson Prescott James Mullane River Blisworth ’. Locke William Sullivan John Baden George A. Derby Hudson Board of Trade Odd Fellows Hall W. Dunher FR. N New Fingland Alden Strong Apsley Hudson Post Arthur F. Greed Proud Methodist Baracas Federated All-Stars Louis Peel Ana John F. Melledy Clinton Mary Alice Short) Murphy Water Street

Christmas Tree and Entertainment at St Michael’s

The annual Christmas tree and entertainment for the Sunday school at St Michael's church took place at Town Hall last Saturday afternoon from three to six. The event was a splendid success with Herman Schofield as Santa Claus delighting the children and Miss Madeline Meagher performing several piano selections.

St Michael's Church Rall Santa Claus Herman Schofield

West Acton Federation rehearsals progress for minstrel show

The West Acton Federation rehearsals for the minstrel show to be held later are progressing rapidly. Stanley Payson’s pianist B. BE. Hall directs. Men are asked to attend Wednesday nights at Gallnat to help. George Cummings and family and their daughter Mrs Charles Tate have moved into two houses bought by Mr Cummings from W. J. Smiley.

Fedération Stanley Payson B. BE. Hall Gall Nat Tha Bn George Cummings Charles Tate

Meeting Sets Regular Dates at Middlesex Farm High School

A meeting was held last evening at the Middlesex Farm high school. George F. Field of Southtoro attended with a large turnout. It was decided that regular meetings will be held on the first day of each month at the high school.

Middlesex Farm George F. Field Southtoro

Church Study Night to Feature Talks and Postcard Screens

The church plans a series titled church study night to replace ice and feature stereopane post cards shown on screen. A ladies group will edit the cards for display. The official board meets tomorrow at 7 30 to discuss preparations.

Ofetal Board

D. D. I. Meeting Forms New Church Officers

The D. D. I. circle of the Methodist church met at Mrs Everett Angier’s home yesterday and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Lester Bowen, secretary Mrs Everett Angier, treasurer Mrs Ciester Randell. Refreshments followed a social afternoon.

D. D. I. Eirele Methodist Church Everett Aingier Lester. Bowen Everett Angier Treas Ciester Randell

Semi-Colon Club Hear Whittier Poems

Nearly full Semi Colony club turnout for yesterdays meeting at Mrs Tarbell Devens home. Mrs H J Bowers played piano and members shared readings. Mrs Manning delivered a Whittier life sketch and read passages from Snow Bound. Confectionery social followed. Next meeting set for Jan 18 at Mrs Jacksons home.

Semi Colony Sarah Tarbell Devens H. J. Bowers EB. L. Manning John Greenleaf Whittier Jackson

Spring Flowers Bloom at Marlboro Hospital

Nurses at Marlboro Hospital enjoy bright dandelion blossoms on the lawn this morning as spring colors spread across the grounds despite a chilly breeze.

Marlboro Hospital Marlboro

Girls Friendly Society plans play at Holy Trinity Church

The Girls Friendly Society of the Holy Trinity Church gathered at the McDonald home for a planned play with refreshments and good cheer. Members expect to elect officers for the new year at an upcoming meeting with Miss Highland City hosting.

Concord Junction Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Work Returns

Mrs James Maguire returned the latter part of the week from Schaghticoke New York. Miss Dorothy A Olsen daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas S Olsen Laws Brook rendered a pretty solo in the Union church at the Christian Endeavor Sunday evening. Miss Margaret Brown and Miss Margaret O Grady resumed duties Monday at the Menchary factory and the Waltham watery factory after a ten days vacation, part of which they spent as guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Sheehan at their farm on Barretts Mill road.

James Maguire Schaghticoke N. Y Dorothy A. Olsen Chas S. Olsen Laws Union Church Christian Endevor Margaret Brown Margaret O'Grady Waltham Charles Sheehan Barrett's Mill Rd

Undertaking Business to Be Conducted by George Carter

George Carter, recently from BW¢rica, has bought 14 Derby Street and will operate a first class undertaking and embalming establishment. Known in Concord and Billerica for years, he brings experience from W. T Farrar Co. with full equipment here and there and offers 24 hour availability.

George Carter Derby Street Carter Hiere Concord W. T Farrar Co Billerica

Engagement announced Reardon Fitzgerald Dorchester pair

Miss Marion W Reardon daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Reardon of Dorchester announces her engagement to Thomas A Fitzgerald son of Mr and Mrs John F Fitzgerald of Dorchester The groom to be known in Concord Junction for athletics at Dorchester High and Andover Academy and as a World War I lieutenant now a sales manager for Elcho cigar with his father former mayor John F Fitzgerald

John F. Fitzgerald Elcho Cigar

68th Birthday of Somerville Chief Kendall Celebrated

On his 68th birthday Chief Charles A. Kendall of Somerville, formerly of Concord Junction and Massachusetts Reformatory, was honored at a Boston diner and theatre party. He received a large bouquet of American Beauty roses from his fellow officers, which adorned his desk at police headquarters.

Charles A. Kendall Somerville Concord Junction Massachusetts Reformatory Kendal Boston

Bedford Grange play Always in Trouble delights members

The Bedford Grange P of H staged Always in Trouble or Hoodooed Coon on Monday evening under the direction of Mr Harold Skene. The cast was well chosen and performed in professional style, enjoyed by all in attendance.

Coon P of H. der Harold Skene

Hands Cut Off by Trains in Detroit Child Struck by Switch Engine

An eleven year old Detroit boy, Walter Frantz, had his legs severed by one train and both hands cut off by a second as he played on a box car. A switch engine backed down striking the car and throwing him between two passing cars on parallel tracks.

Walter Frantz Detroit Mich

Madson Lodge Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Madson Lodge 00- H lodge announces its elected officers for the coming year including W. Raymond C NG, George F. Matthews VG, George A. Menderson RS, Harry Daughraty FL, Lewis E. Ordway Kens, and Charles E. James P. Lyman with ball cue year details.

H Lodge W. Raymond George F. Matthews George A. Menderson Harry Daughraty Lewis. E. Ordway Charles E James P. Lyman Ball

Road Stand Here to Stay in Middlesex County

Farmers plan spring planting and marketing strategies to sell directly from farm stands. McFall notes that city pricing and saving money drive the movement, while location and visible signs attract customers. A good product mix and clear, honest display help convince passers-by to buy farm fresh goods.

Middlesex County Bureau Ms. Sone Giese Gem Ner Ieee

Local Notes And Updates From The Week

J A Goding stayed on the wickest this week as Bert Owens and wife plan to move to Mrs C B Stearn's tenement. R G Parker family left for New York after holiday visit. Christmas offering for starving children by Baptist Sunday school raised about 125 dollars on December 26. Mrs Sarat Huteliters is ill in her home. A Kiowltow couple left for New York to sail to St Petersburg Florida for the winter. C D Cram head engineer reports 22 fires last year and firefighters were paid five dollars in gold over the weekend.

J. A. Goding Bert Owens Stearn R. G. Parker New York Europe Baptist Sunday School Dee Sarat Huteliters A. Kiowltow St Petersburg C.D. Cram

The Sweet Family at Universalist Church

A baled bean supper will be held at the Universalist Church with attendees including Eleanor Hall Irma Gens May Holton Mrs Burke and Rachel Haynes. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.

SWEET Universalist Church Regor Eleanor Hall Irma May Holton Mrs Burke Rachel Haynes

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Cash THE Sunday Advertiser New England Boston Sun Stockholders’ Meeting Maynard Trust Company Howard A. Wilson South Acton Acton Center WEWLY West Acton Whittier Highland City Nelson Dupuis Thi Commonwealth Ave Concord Jct Concord Department Store Successors London Madson Lodge Optometrist Enterprise Aos
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