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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1926
Page
6
The Maynard weekly notes report a busy social scene with visits to Revere Beach and Niagara Falls, hosting guests at Read Street and Read over the weekend, and two births at Emerson Hospital. Town notices include marriage intentions John Fyder and Sadie Clark, and dog licensing reminders.
A Lever ad announces a clearance sale offering $50 of high grade clothing and furnishings for men and women.
Funeral services for Oscar Larson of 23 Thompson Street were conducted at his home on Friday afternoon. Rev. A B Buell of the Methodist church presided. Hymns were sung by Mrs Grace Walter. Larson was affiliated with Progressive Lodge and the K of P, whose burial service was read at the grave. He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery amid many floral tributes from friends and relatives.
The Maynard Business Men's Outing committee announced the annual gathering set for July 21 will be moved to the latter part of August. Many regular attendees are on vacation or away from town, prompting the postponement. Committee members include George H idge A J Bourke A Lahn Walte Niemila and F E B Taylor.
Rev A Morrill Osgood of Somerville, former local Methodist pastor, attended Chatauque when taken ill. He was rushed to Deaconess Hospital in Boston on Friday. Mr Macood, 76, will stay at the hospital about a month per a week’s report with possible changes.
Fullenton's Hat Shop on 72 Main St Maynard offers straw hats at 1.98 and 3.50 in a mid season sale opposite the post office. This ad promotes affordable headwear for shoppers.
Citizens of Maynard are urged to join the Concord Cooperative bank through the Maynard Trust Company. Deposits from one to forty dollars monthly yield five percent yearly with quarterly compounding, turning small savings into substantial gains over twelve years. Start an account now and support mutual benefit between Concord and Maynard.
Mrs Clifton Downey entertained the Community Bridge Club of Lexington for a Wednesday luncheon and bridge at her Brooks street home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Mildred Davis and Mrs Frederick Seaver. Guests included Mrs Mildred Duerig of Hollywood California and Mrs Harold Ring of Arlington.
A birthday anniversary event featured a formal program with a hostess aided by Miss Evelyn Gould. Mrs Smith received several gifts including a costly camera. Attending out of town were Mrs Bertha Gould Mrs Thomas Smith Miss Evelyn Gould Miss Elizabeth Binks Edward Archer Raymond Smith Albert and George Gould of Maynard and Miss Ruth Fredericks of Concord Junction.
Stow A A handed Holy Name a 10 to 3 loss as nine errors behind pitcher Steuckert fueled the ragged infield. Don Lent led batting with two home runs while Holy Name faded in a strong showing from Assabet Valley League action.
Local residents Mr and Mrs Theodore Woller and Mr and Mrs Robert Woarilla watched the Shriners pageant America at Raves Field Boston opening day. Maynard attendees joined a crowd for the circus history and fireworks. Thomas Wright contributed as a musician among vocal and instrumental groups. More Maynard residents plan to see the show this week.
A group of fifty girls from St. Bridget's parish left by bus for Camp Joyce Kilmer in Scituate for two weeks of bathing, games, and music. Rev. Charles Donahue leads the camp with matrons Miss Nellie May Miss Alice Nagle Mrs. Mary Coughlan and Miss Olive Morgan. Boys from the parish will attend camp in August.
For the second time in a month Marlboro Grain Co changed hands. Seder & Gruber of Maynard sold to W. W. Perry of Springfield. H. W. Estabrook, longtime head, buys stock and leases real estate and remains manager. All old employees to be retained.
Mrs. John Hancock and her mother Mrs. A T Small summoned to Camp Devens where Sumner F Small is fatally injured after stumbling onto a bayonet. Private Small of State Road South Sudbury attached to Company E 181st Regiment had returned from leave. died at camp hospital from a punctured left lung. Catholic last rites were given by Chaplain O Connor. body escorted to Camden Maine.
Paul Allen an eighteen year old Maynard Country Club member tied the course record with a 72 across eighteen holes, matching Swanson of Waverly who set the mark three years ago. Allen and Harold Cahoon head to Woodland C C Auburndale for the Junior State Championship, following a foursome that included Harold Dan Percy Foss and Patrick Mul.
Mrs. Howard A. Wilson chair of the Emerson Hospital Fund reports contributions have reached $4100 in voluntary gifts. Donations continue to be accepted through committee members Mrs. Mary Liam H. Gutteridge Frank Carron and Joshua Naylor.
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