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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
11
The excerpt lists social visits and gatherings from July events to church soloists and school activities. Mentions include Miss Hazel Luna, public school scenes, a Grand theatre summer schedule, a Labor Union meeting, Boy Scouts drill, and a Jenny Wren prize for a page jingle. The piece notes weather, transport, and local business changes.
Residents and visitors share holiday visits across families in Springfield and neighboring towns. Neighborhood gatherings at J Rice s and H Noyes homes, plus guests from Boston Hyde Park Wayland and Cambridge, mark a social weekend. The Methodist service quoted Corinthians and schools held memorial exercises honoring veterans.
Usual Memorial Day services were held with Sons of Veterans guiding veterans along the route to Saxonville and back to South Sudbury. The Maynard band played with Sudbury Wand members, and clergy from South Sudbury Centre and North led prayers. A large supper followed for men and boys who had not eaten since leaving town, and evening exercises included a rousing singing of America.
A school social dance and entertainment were held on Thursday evening May 27. The Camp Fire girls performed songs and legends from Indian lore, with recitations by Miss Dorothy and Miss Josephine leading the program.
Miss Emily Thompson and many local residents including Mrs Hattie Baker and the Smith family gathered in town Saturday to honor Memorial Day. The Hunt and Perry families were represented as well as Chas Tate and Frank Fisher who opened a stall at North Market Street Boston with George Gilman the meat cutter joining them Saturday afternoon and evening.
The Grange hosted a pleasant meeting with Veterans and their guests last Tuesday evening. A quartet from South Sudbury and a high school chorus performed, followed by a good supper.
Stockholders in New Bedford cheered as Grinnell Manufacturing, a leading cotton mill, issued a 60 percent stock dividend followed by a 60 percent cash dividend. The company reported a $804,557 surplus on $1,000,000 capital, with assets undervalued in its latest statement.
A large three story brick dwelling owned by the Hamilton Woolen company on Hill street Amesbury Massachusetts was destroyed in a blast that rattled the town sounding like an earthquake. Police and authorities suspect dynamite used though the building had been unoccupied since Hamilton Mills closed two years ago.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Widdlesex ss PROBATE COURT to heirs at law and all persons interested in the estate. See notice at W B Rogers, Register. My26-Jn2-9.
At 8 pm Miss K P will speak for the National Red Cross Society and its current work. An annual pupil recital by Mrs W S Leland in Concord Junction is set for June. Mr Herbert Smith, baritone, of Central Church Boston, assists. A Trinity Church Aid sale and lawn party, June 4 at Parish House Elim, features an artist and dancing starting 3 pm.
Large turnout of former St Bernard's parishioners attended annual memorial services at Saint Bernard's Cemetery in Concord. The 4 o clock service featured choir selections the rosary and an address by Rev M J Mahon praising memory and care for the departed.
The Deaconess hospital receives a large anonymous donation for a two story fireproof private ward building plan by Edward F Stevens. It includes eight beds a nurses home on the second floor solarium and balconies and will be detached from the main structure. Construction begins after plans and bids are completed.
Concord Junction guests included Miss Mery and Miss Sadie Boylan with others visiting. In a local game, the Concord Junction Minute Boys defeated Lexington 5-2, with strong pitching by Andwood and key hits by Carrigan and Loughlin. The upcoming July 4 rematch drew crowd interest.
Frome scores 22 with a 4 percent line while Carrigan contributes a run. Sullivan has a stolen base and Clapp, Carrigan, Varley recorded sacrifice hits. Andwood strikes out eight and Bomerville three. Bases on balls go to Andwood and Kelly hit by pitch.
The Rome press reports Roumania wavering on joining the war, with Italy’s declaration against Austria seen as key. Circles expect Britain and Russia seek recognition of claims, while Russia’s stance appears softened as German and Austrian pressure grows in Galicia.
Boston police search for Hazel P Gale 19 of Plaistow Me after her father says she eloped with a young man. Witnesses report her trunk moved from Haverhill to Boston and she returned to Haverhill Thursday after leaving a waitress job. Gale believes Hazel may be in Haverhill or Boston area with the suitor.
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