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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1919

Page

5

Local Social News and Employment Updates

Mrs Ella Travers of Allston visits sister Mrs Susan Porter Lincoln St Mass will be said at Lake Boon next Sunday and every Sunday during summer. John Punch Jr left American Powder Co for Assabet mills. Mrs David Lemoine of Lowell guest at John King home McKinley St. Frank Seeley of Boston visited Mary Downey Parker St. Swathmore mills Westvale adopt eight hour shift with 15 percent wage rise. Masses at St Bridget’s church 7 and 9 35 am next Sunday and summer. Edward Nealey Fletcher Corner left American Powder Co after 27 years.

Ella Travers Allston Susan Porter Lincoln St Lake Boon John Punch, Jr American Powder Co Assabet Mills David Lemoine Lowell John King McKinley Sr Frank Seeley Boston France Mary Downey Parker St

Memorial Services by Assabet Aerie and Fire Department

Memorial services were held Sunday afternoon as the Assabet Aerie and Maynard fire department jointly decorated graves of deceased members. A color parade formed at Masonic hall with Wm Hines as chief marshal and several aids, marching to Glenwood and St Bridget's cemeteries to place bouquets and small American flags on graves. Refreshments followed at Darling's block.

Assabet Aerie Maynard Fire Department Masonic Hall Wm. Hines P. P Aids Frank Seckels Walter White David Sharpe Louis Evers Maynard Brass Band Patsey Valeno Main St Nason St Fire Department George H. Gutteridge Walter Priest Lee Donahue Board of Engineers Assahet Aerie Glenwood St. Bridgets St. Bridget’s Darling’s Block

Spinning department workers at Assabet mills amid night shift

The Assabet mills spinning department continues nightly operations with strong labor. Local families visit relatives and friends over the weekend including the Stevenson and Sweeney households. Mrs Elizabeth Doherty returns from Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief operation. James Coulter recovers at home after hand surgery at Summit Hospital Brookline.

Assabet Mills Charles H. Stevenson Providence R. I W. F. Stevenson Summer St Howard Fahey Wellington Thomas Sweeney Lincoln St Eliabeth Doherty Massachusetts General Hospital Jas. Coulter Summit Hospital Brookline

Maynard edges Concord Junction 7 to 6 in 12 innings

Maynard defeated Concord Junction by a 7 to 6 score in a 12 inning game at John A Crowe park. Lent scored the winning run after drawing a walk with two men on base and Tom Marsden delivered the hit that drove him home. McCabe pitched well for Concord Junction, while R Marsden held the visitors to three hits through eight.

Concord Junction Maynard John A. Crowe Park Lent Tom Marsden Roy Marsden Tom” Marsden Ray Smith Short McCabe Bulger Loftus Mulcahy Kennedy Ryan T. Marsden R. Marsden Morgan McCloud Rankin McWilliams Smith F. Wilder

Notable Temperature Drop Sweeps In

A sudden plunge from heat to chilly air Saturday brought wraps and topcoats into use as the population sought warmth. Some areas logged a drop of about 31 degrees in under an hour, signaling a rapid weather change.

Maynard Homecoming Committee Plans July 3 4 Events

A Welcome Home committee met in the select men's room Tuesday evening and voted to host a July 3 4 homecoming for Maynard WWI veterans. Tentative plans include a banquet with town seal medals, a parade and athletic events with speaks by orators.

Welcome Home Committee Selectmen’s Rooms Maynard

Soldiers of Note Committees Appointed for Plans

Committees have been appointed to make arrangements and as the full plans are developed they will be made known to the public through the columns of The Enterprise.

Maynard to Host Saturday Baseball at Crowe Park

Captain Jimmie Ryan and the Maynard team arrange a Saturday afternoon game at John A. Crowe park with the visiting team to be announced later in the week. Advertisement notes Liberty Bond purchases at face value traded through New Idea Store on Main Street Maynard.

New Idea Store Main St Maynard Jimmie Ryan John A. Crowe Park New Idea

Annual Midsummer Hat Clearance at Fullenton Shop

Fullenton hat shop at 62 Main street Maynard announces an annual midsummer clearance sale offering hats for 3 dollars. The advertisement notes the location opposite the post office.

Fullenton Hat Shop Main St Maynard The Nogt. Offic

Marshall Family Visit Near Boston

Mr and Mrs S S Marshall of Boston motored here Sunday to visit the former's sister Mrs F H Whitaker on Main St.

Isle of Dreams musical farce to play at Chautauqua

Bennett’s two act musical comedy will feature a full professional cast with elaborate scenery and costumes. The plot follows Americans from Chicago in the South Seas seeking a magical green bird. Key roles include Rumstio Willie Snitz Dick Jones Lallapaloosa Aloha and Hilda. The third night at Chautauqua promises major musical drama entertainment.

Bennett Chautauqua Chicago South Seas Rumstio Willie Snitz Jones Lallapaloosa Aloha Rumstie Hilda South Sea

Soldier embarked on 250 mile hike to Texas border post

Lieut. W. Bryant Currier of the 5th U S Cavalry was ordered to a 250 mile march to Maybury on the Texas border to guard American lives and property. The mobilization order came from Secretary of War Baker.

W. Bryant Currier Maynard Boy W. B. Currier South Acton 5Th U. S. Cavalry Maybury Texas Baker

Chautauqua Tickets Sell Fast for Season Lectures

Guarantors receive tickets as the 1930 Chautauqua selling season runs June 18 to 23. Full season and Junior tickets are in high demand. Noted speakers include Peter McQueen on Peace and Reconstruction, Dr A E Turner on From the Ground Up, Edward Franklin Reimer on Mr Emerson Walks Back Home, Capt. Leslie Vickers on The Great Crusade and Afterward, and Dr ee Johnson with Eli and Dennis. Special Sunday program to be announced. first class entertainment at every meeting.

Maynard Peter McQueen McQueen France A. E. Turner Edward Franklin Reimer Chautauqua Emerson Leslie Vickers Ee Johnson Australia Eli and Dennis

Maynard Chautauqua Prepares Junior Program and Tickets

Maynard’s Chautauqua festival features a Junior Chautauqua with two instructors teaching games songs and stunts. A closing pageant titled The Wop will involve every Junior. Miss Adelaide Weil chairs the junior program and the initiative enters its third year with brighter prospects due to advance season ticket sales. George D. Elson heads guarantors who rely on season tickets for funding and tickets are available at his studio or C H Persons store on Nason Street.

Maynard Adelaide Weil Weil

Boy Scout Week Drives Association Membership

A nationwide drive runs June 8 to June 14 to enroll 1,000,000 associate members in the Boy Scouts of America. The campaign, approved by Congress, aims to expand a program now serving 375,000 boys from ages 12 to 21. Horace F. Bates leads Maynard’s local drive with a committee to meet the quota. President Wilson’s proclamation backs the effort and urges financial support.

Congress of the United States Boy Scouts of America Wm. G.mcadoo National Committee Boy Scout Organization Boy Scouts Maynard Boy Scout Movement Horace F. Bates Grive Wilson

Maynard Finance Committee Eyes Street Oiling and Night Lights

A Maynard finance committee meeting is called for Wednesday evening to discuss two projects. One asks the town to spend 1400 dollars to oil streets. The other seeks all night lighting for the business district.

Finance Committee Maynard

Excellent Health Return of Corporal Bent After War Service

Corporal Whitney Bent of the 20th Engineers recently visited his parents for the weekend. He is stationed at Camp Devens and expects an early discharge. Bent served two years, first in Scotland with the American Forestry Unit, then in France with the Engineers, returning in rugged health.

Whitney Bent 20Th Engineers France James R. Bent Camp Devens Corp Bent Scotland American Forestry Uiit Engineers

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