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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1927
Page
5
Maynard residents and friends gathered over the weekend in Boston and town visits. Local notices include church and club meetings, hospital updates, a wedding planned for January, and court summonses for alcohol offenses.
Hugo Kajander resigns as special police officer and John Grekula succeeds him. Maynard Drug Co. Inc receives a third class liquor license. John King notes changes in town departments and appointments including a fire chief, a land parcel transfer, and a school paper editor. Community events and local notices conclude with a birth announcement and a paid advertisement.
The death anniversary of V I Lenin was observed with memorial exercises at Wal tham Street hall last night Tuesday January 18. Jas P Cannon of Chicago Ill was billed as speaker. There was a musical program.
Miss L Fullenton of the Fullenton Hat Shop sails for California visiting Los Angeles and Pasadena. She plans to return about March 1. While away the business is run by Miss Elizabeth Deane and Mrs Mildred Berry.
Pa and Ma Yes and the children too can out fit for present and future at Lerer's great combination sale. Stock of clothing and furnishings for men women and children now selling at fraction of original values at Lerer's 58 60 Main St Maynard. CARD SF THANKS We express appreciation for kindness during our bereavement and for cards and tributes from Mrs James J Morgan and family.
Me Meeting at Maynard notes the 75th annual Congregational church gathering with officer and auxiliary reports. Highlights include 50th deacon anniversary for William H. Gutteridge and 25th for Alexander Pettigrew. Pettigrew will attend. Rev. Boicourt has led since 1921.
January ceremony at Mason Hall installed Doris L. Miller as worthy matron with Ralph Jones as worthy patron. Agnes French Eva Frye and others served in senior roles as Magdalen Chapter ES invited guests from nearby towns.
Don Lent, coach of Maynard High School, leads interclass basketball amid space limits and new players. Home games may be moved to Parker Street hall due to lack of gym facilities as the schedule lists clashes with Clinton, Westboro, Hudson, Marlboro, and Northboro opponents from January to March.
Maynard defeats Cantabs of Boston 53 to 23 at Parker Hall on Friday. Maynard race to victory after a tight first half 20 to 15 behind captain Saarinen and strong team passing and shooting. Bill Kangas led Maynard with ten baskets and his brother Bill added five. Coady of Boston College H.S. starred for the Cantabs.
Sunday school at 9 30 and regular service at 10 45 a m next Sunday Dr J Li Levy superintendent of the Worcester district will preach at the 1045 service Special music by the choir The Quarterly Conference at 230 p m At 7 p m illustrated sermon A Trip to South America the Continent of Opportunity Dr C E Car Toll in charge A social hour after the evening service
Rev. Malcolm Ward of St George's church spoke to the Men's Fraternal League on The Bad Boy. He drew on his time as a probation officer in Cincinnati and on work with delinquent boys in camps.
Mapphe Rothberg vice president of the Peterson Motor Car Company announces the purchase of the Peterson Garage on Glendale Street from Martin Peterson. The deal includes a sixty car garage two houses and the Studebaker agency. Possession was taken January 16 and Philip Leavy of Waltham is named president.
The A O H Ladies Auxiliary held a grocery whist at Masonic hall Friday night. Fourteen tables played with markers Mary Flannery and Beatrice Malone. Prizes went to many listed participants including Celestine, Catmac Bariteau, and Mary Connor. Committees were led by Mary Flannery and Florence Wilder with Della Moore and Annie Duggan among organizers. A second whist is planned under Florence Wilder as chair.
In a concise note the paper reports markdowns affecting eight items including overshoes and a Laben Stewe goal event. The listing highlights price cuts and shipment notes across regional stores with brief vendor references and dates.
Maynard news notes the White Cross Guild will host its annual Old Folks ball January 24 and 25 at Colonial hall with Hibbard's orchestra from Lowell. The event funds aid for local residents, reflecting years of community service and wide support.
Funeral services for James J. Morgan a well known citizen who died at 31 Thompson street were held Friday at St Bridget s church at 9 0 clock a solemn mass of requiem with Rev Edward F Crowley Rev Charles Donahue and Fr Shields. Bearers included Fred Wilder Patrick O Day and others with Maynard Council attending burial in St Bridget s cemetery and many floral tributes noted. An Abundance of respect shown by relatives neighbors and friends.
The Legion Auxiliary held a grocery whist at Odd Fellows hall where every player won a prize. Top rewards included flour, apples, sugar, home made candy, with extra prizes. A committee organized the event and refreshments were served.
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