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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1926
Page
1
A fragment lists officers including Mrs. Harry as lecturer and soloist, Mrs. Ida M Whyte, Hope C Hol and others from the Grange and ACT group. The partial text suggests a meeting or roster of prominent members.
The CES chapter held its installation of officers with Worthy Matron Helen H. Allen and Worthy Patron John Anderson presiding. Past Matron Ruth P. Wheeler received a past matron’s jewel as thanks, and a formal supper followed the ceremony with many guests from other chapters.
The Executive Board met at Mrs. Frank H. Hewitt’s Central street home. Mrs. Irvin B. Duren was named chairman to select a moving picture for club benefit. Home Talent meeting date shifted to Thursday February causing a hall conflict.
The Hosmer Camp Spanish War Veterans installed new officers led by Capt. John Boardman who shared experiences from the Philippines. Commander L Joslin of James J. Mansfield Post and Com- Camp spoke as James M. Giplin and others were named to roles such as junior vice commander, officer of the day, guards, and quartermaster.
A Wednesday house warming for Miss Brothers at 23 Mark Street, the former home of Miss Meryweethine. Miss Jessica Wit gave a timely speech and presented a Luster Tea Set as a gift from friends. Guests enjoyed a buffet lunch, and Anne O’Neill read an original poem.
A local event surprised two individuals, Grace Whitney and Adelaide Sims, as part of a community celebration. Details indicate the pair received unexpected recognition from friends and neighbors.
The town reports on an accounting system adopted to streamline finances and reduce town meetings. Wreckers demolish the Maynard house on Main Street, owner Mr. Silverstein plans twelve stores with varied widths, and the town seeks right of way to widen Main Street. Damages discussions with property owners proceed. if agreement fails, county commissioners will set the price.
Mrs Leslie Simms master of Aynard Grange and Mrs Ida Swett lecturer assisted gatekeeper George W Preston in Acton Grange installation ceremonies. Sims served as regalia bearer and Swett as emblem bearer.
A meeting of the Past Presidents club of Lady Warwick lodge Daughters of St. George was held at Mrs. Alice Wit Pleasant street. Officers chosen include Mrs. Alice Brows president Mrs. Henrietta Bamford vice president and Mrs. Grace Spence secretary and treasurer.
The Dennison family held a Sunday gathering at the home of their son Walter Denniston attended by relatives. Both Mr and Mrs Dennison are well known with many friends. Denniston of Maynard has lived there since age nine and was married in Maynard by Rev Washburn, pastor of the Congregational church.
The Concord Female Charitable Society elected officers at its annual meeting in the vestry of the First Parish Meeting House. Officers include Mrs Joseph H Orendorff chair Mrs Helen W Kelley treasurer and several others with directors named. A membership list 67 names was presented by Mrs Caroline P Holden. Walter M Bush of Thoreau Concord sailed January 12 on the SS Ontario from Boston to Jacksonville Florida.
A public hearing for the Maynard Cooperative Bank will be held at the State House in Boston on Friday February 5 at 1115 a m. George Merrick said 2000 shares must be subscribed to obtain a charter and urged local residents to pledge and return cards. The bank would be controlled by its shareholders. Also noted, a Maynard hockey team beat Acton 2 to 1 in South Acton on Saturday.
The first social affair of the Annisnac Grange for 1926 is on Monday January 23 with a roll call after the regular meeting. Members will entertain or pay a ten cent fine. Upcoming events include Amateur night February 8, Competition night February 22, and March 8 officer elections with various chairs and suppers. A grocery whist party is listed for April 12 with Mary Sheehan’s family noted and a hospitalized child mentioned.
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