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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1920
Page
8
A regular meeting of the Maynard Frank J. Demars post of A. L. will be held at the Antlers Club rooms Thursday evening, February 12. Mrs. Nelson Tenney of Acton died Tuesday morning after a brief illness with pneumonia. Funeral is set for Thursday at 2 p.m.
The White Cross Guild sponsored the fifth annual Old Folks Ball at Colonial Hall on Tuesday night. Frank J. McCarron led the grand march with a large crowd in period costumes as Sheridan's Orchestra provided music and refreshments were served. The event drew guests from nearby towns and concluded around 1 a.m. Also noted was the death of Mrs. Edith Geers, wife of Otto Deers, at her Stow home after a long illness. She was 40, a Maynard native, vocalist, and longtime church choir member. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Unitarian church in Stow at 2 p.m.
Snow blankets the ground making it hard for birds to find feed. With the search hampered, they rely heavily on people to provide nourishment during the deep freeze.
At a regu lar meeting of Earl Kitchiner lodge Sons of St George the initiatory degree was worked for a class of candidates. The degree team was notified to be present at 7 o clock at the next regular meeting for important business.
Night changed schedule shifts Maynard games to Friday evenings at Pastime hall to attract top players. Manager Murray signs Waldron Clancy and Kendall of Fitchburg for Maynard, with Punch Bower and Walker of Northboro helping form a strong lineup against leading state teams. East Boston A A will visit Friday while Concord rivalry grows as Sarko lineup features Maley Maley O'Brien Vodoklys for Maynard at 8 PM.
The first Legion post dance under Frank J. Demars is set for Wednesday at Cooperative hall with Sheridan's orchestra providing music. Proceeds will go to the local post treasury. Died Tuesday Mrs Cornelius Coughlan longtime West Acton resident dies at home. she leaves two sons Joseph John Coughlin and Annie Coughlan of Acton and daughter Nellie Leveront of Somerville.
Miss Eva Dodge guides Maynard high school girls in forming two eight-girl patrols and plans to organize Brownies and Seniors. A women’s club committee including Mrs. Sanderson and Mrs. Priest leads the drive with a February meeting to recruit interested residents.
The Pawnees beat M C A A in a league match held Monday night at Maynard alleys. Tucker rolled a 122 high in singles, while Petersen led the three string total with 315.
A locally circulated rumor that the American Woolen Co would open a department store here and that merchants in Am ory block were told to vacate was denied today by the company’s local agent.
A light automobile smashed through Lever store window while a truck loaded near the block. The crash follows the big annual markdown sale advertised by The Enterprise, drawing wide attention as shoppers flocked to the popular store. Town Clerk and Mrs Sanderson are visiting Boston today.
Fruit producers from Littleton to Boston region plan a mass meeting at West Acton fire station hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening February 4 to form the Western Middlesex Fruit Producers association. Dexter T. Dodd is chairman and Harold Priest secretary. John H. Hardy will discuss spraying methods from New York meetings and members will talk about orchard fertilization and wages.
Visitors to Bath observe a golden carp trained by Mr. W. Page. The fish darts toward the trainer's stick and rises to the surface, snapping at ants eggs and other dainties. It takes food fearlessly from the trainer's fingers in the Romar bath.
The minister Mr Hughes says the federal government will pay a bonus of 5000 dollars for the discovery of commercial oil in the Commonwealth. The statement notes Britain's oil developments may spur Australia to seek payable reserves at home and abroad.
Activities and updates from Acton Centre include a February musicale by the Instru Lyric trio of Boston at the town hall. Julian Tuttle remains ill. H Souins sold stock and tools at public auction on his farm Home of Capt Isaac Davis. Market trucks stalled in snow near Lexington. they returned Sunday. Acton Mass Woman's Club members attended West Acton Club. Mrs Eliza Tenney critically ill with pneumonia. two nurses attend. Dr Tasker treating. Friday basketball game enjoyed by 18 young men. Walter Peterson stood in as coach. Acton Center Lyceum series begins January 29 with Dr Chauncey Hawkins lecturing Bright Eyes and Wild Hearts of Our Northern Woods.
The Acton Red Cross announces a new committee with Mrs. George S. Tucker Jr. as chairman and Mrs. Gertrude Daniels as vice chairman. Miss Charlotte Conant serves as secretary and treasurer, with Mrs. W. Stewart Allan and Mrs. Maria Loker as directors. They offer aid to those in distress and invite notices of those in need for prompt consideration.
We thank all who assisted in preventing a possible serious fire on Sunday January 18. Mrs. Margaret Rouillard Mr. and Mrs. J Arthur Wayne
David Landin is sick with tonsillitis. Whooping cough, tonsillitis and grip affect many families. A town meeting dinner will be served as usual. Mrs. Henry Way entertains granddaughter Ruth Way of Stoneham. Webster Lowell recovered from a broken wrist and will return to work when weather allows. Church attendance was light due to poor roads. Mrs. Campbell and Auntie Barker hosted Mrs. Gilbert Eaton of Boston. Eaton set off for a Southern trip and bought a Buick for their stay.
Arthur White returned to the Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston on Monday for further work to improve his eyelids. The procedures include two operations and a skin graft. His eye was blinded years ago when the guspy moth sprayer injured him.
South Acton notes report residents at home or ill with pneumonia or cold. Mrs. Edney and Mrs. Fletcher are sick at home. News of visitors includes J Madison Fairbanks and Miss Edith Miles. Church events announce a supper and entertainment tonight. Snow and flu keep attendance light at both village churches. A. Merriam, Hopé Kimball, Q Amadon and others are mentioned with brief travels and ailments. Local farm changes include Hodgen moving to The Bandbox cottage while Ham's family stays on the farm house for winter. W. A. Flint leads the N E B Milk Producers association meetings to protect farmer rights.
Acton council Royal Arcanum installed its 1920 officers led by Boston Supreme Regent Henry Goodwin. Officers named include Regent Clarence Beard Littleton ice regent Charles D. Smith West Acton orator James A. Grimes and others with T F Newton treasurer and Dr A Christie chaplain. An oyster supper with coffee cake and cigars was provided by caterer N J Cole.
Rev. Ralph A. Barker, pastor, leads Sunday morning service at 10 30 with Sunday school at 11 45 and evening praise and preaching at 7. Friday night prayer and social service follow at 7 30. Subject is Freedom and Its Responsibility, Matt 25 14 30.
Satin and straw hats for inspection. Winter hats close at 1.98. Fullenton Hat Shop 62 Main St Maynard advertises 45 dollar men’s overcoats for 35 with next season’s price at 60. New Idea store.
Albert Sheffield went to the hospital Monday with blood poisoning after a mitten in his hand remained for a week. Dr. Oviatt had advised removal as the condition worsened. The middleman remark references the German government.
The West Acton local of the New England Milk Producers Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday January 31 at 1 30 p m at the West Acton fire house. Many questions are expected to come before the meeting with H P Adams from the central office addressing attendees.
Short advertisement notes satin and straw hats available in Maynard with promotional emphasis. Unclear specifics due to fragmented text.
Michael Cushing, 46, formerly of the area, died Saturday in a Monson hospital. He leaves a sister, Mrs. John Toomey of Lowell. The body returned to town and rests in St. Bridget's cemetery with spring burial planned. Also note items from the New Idea Store advertisement.
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