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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
8
Readable fragments describe a local notice with names, places, and actions but are incomplete. main items include a public sale or official action and references to local officials. The text is heavily garbled with missing letters and unclear context.
Maynard parishioners and locals gathered at John A Crowe park for St. Bridget’s annual picnic after rain delayed the July 4 event. A National band played as children and adults took part in races and a baseball game between Y M F C and Neponset Wanderers with local stars like Frank Kelley and George Lousala shining in sprints and relays.
Charles C. Murray received a license to operate a motor boat carrying 25 people on the Assabet River, issued by the selectmen at their Tuesday meeting.
Selectmen report numerous complaints about bathing in the river without suits and warn enforcement of the law. They note scarce facilities for boys and lack of a proper swimming area, arguing depriving youths of a pool robs them of part of their heritage.
Assabet aerie members discussed raising funds for a soldiers and sailors monument. Chaplain Wm Moynihan remains with his company on the Mexican border and will be supported by the aerie during his absence. One candidate was initiated. President Thomas F Mahoney of Massachusetts paid an official visit, the first by any aerie, and announced plans to attend the upcoming national F O E convention in Savannah Georgia.
Chief Frank Binks reports the disappearance of Miss Sarah Koski from her home since June 11. The Finnish born 16 year old, 4 ft 10 in, about 100 pounds with light hair is missing with a colored girl of similar size noted as accompaniment. Information requested by relatives. Additional notes mention local wiring contract on Thompson Street and social visitors in Beverly.
The district committee meetings in Maynard Stow and Boxboro elected Charles Steele of Boxboro as chairman and John Peck of Stow as secretary during Tuesday evening proceedings.
At a Tuesday meeting the Wilmington school committee chose Horace Bates as principal of the high school for the coming year to fill the vacancy caused by P. W. Averill’s resignation.
The New Idea store launches a mid summer clearance sale this Friday offering summer goods at large markdowns. A competent courteous staff will assist shoppers and Abe extends a welcome to all patrons.
Assabet aerie F O E held its regular meeting in the Masonic hall Tuesday evening. A committee was appointed to consider the matter of as
The report shows 649.75 raised for the 4th of July celebration from outside committee and various mills workers. Expenditures totaled 625.97 for music prizes printing bonfire cigars and related costs. A balance of 23.78 remains to fund next year with a silver cup badges and lawn use noted as donations.
About 40 voters attended a special town meeting at Acton Town Hall to authorize borrowing 1000 to repair a two and a half mile road from Great Road near WC Robbins place East Acton to the Carlisle line. The county commissioners approved the plan, warning they would take no action if the funds were not spent.
The employees and proprietors of the New Idea store left this morning in six autos for the annual outing at Crescent Park in Providence Rhode Island. The midsummer trip treats staff to a day of leisure and recreation.
A Maynard group travels to Providence with guests from Warren and Providence R I for a full day of bathing dancing and amusements followed by a banquet. The party includes Mr and Mrs A Bander Mr and Mrs David Bander Mrs Ida Bennett Mrs Harry Youngerman Mrs Mary St Clair Miss Julia Sheehan and other invited guests. They expect to return home in the early hours Thursday morning after a long day at the beach.
Mrs. Bridget Crowley died Monday afternoon at her niece Mrs. William Moore’s home. She had lived with her niece about 18 years and resided in Lowell for over 30 years. Funeral service set for Thursday at St Elizabeth's Church at 9 AM with burial at St Patrick's Cemetery in Lowell. Also mentions the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Weston Hayward.
A fragment from Yonkers Statesman shows a quirky exchange about squid soap and soup preference. The dialogue depicts a casual culinary dispute with humor and local flavor.
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