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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1922
Page
7
Charles Wilcox tours Philadelphia while US Marine Henry Simonds visits relatives in town. Children’s Day at Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday. Numerous local social visits and sports notes including Maynard vs Fitchburg and Gardner track results.
Mrs Netlie C Elwell of Manchester New Hampshire won a $500 prize in a large New England advertisement writing contest. Thousands of replies were received as contestants drafted ads for Chelmsford Ginger Ale and its ten flavors. The judges were three prominent advertising men and publishers from the region.
Capt Legson, famed aviator from California film stunts, will present a night flying exhibition at Crowe Park the night before July 4th. The event, opening the Legion annual field day, includes new stunts and a whippet dog race. Legson will launch fireworks from his illuminated plane.
Maynard town team lost to Natick 3 to 2 on Thursday as Cupid Harper pitched Natick to victory. Maynard managed five hits with Don Lent scoring their first run, while Natick held Maynard to four hits and drew strong local attendance.
The Jewish War Sufferers relief drive seeks national donations endorsed by President Harding, Secretary Hoover, Governor Cox and others. Contributions may be sent to Samuel Lever, chair of the Maynard Committee, or Louis Rickles, local treasurer, to aid Europe through famine disease persecution and boycott.
Mrs Florence Baldwin wife of Jas Baldwin a respected citizen died Saturday morning at 5 30 in St Francis hospital Hartford after illness while visiting relatives in the city. She was 48 born in Yorkshire England a 21 year Maynard resident survived by her husband son William Baldwin of Montreal two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held Monday at her East Street home with Rev Arthur B Papineau officiating burial in Glenwood cemetery.
The American Woolen Co has a contract to erect 12 double houses on Arthur Street Demars Street and Roosevelt Street in Maynard. Construction began this week by Patten Co of Lawrence and Boston. A large waiting list for tenements at the Assahet mill office prompts the company to relieve a long running housing shortage. Residents describe volatile rent and home instability until more housing is built and deeds secure homes.
The Smith Parmenter ceremony was performed at the bride’s home by Rev. David M. J, pastor of M E Church. Mrs. Richard W Menter and ey M. Smith were the couple. Archer of Philadelphia served as matron of honor. Ruth Smith and Irma M. Howard were bridesmaid and flower girl. ring bearers were Richard Archer and Leona M. Howard. Ushers included Hans Erickson Ralph Jones and Filmer Cook. The couple will reside at 71 Summer and plan a wedding trip to Atlantic City New Jersey New York Hudson River Niagara Falls. The couple are Maynard natives active in church choirs. An art exhibit opened at Cooperative hall featuring student drawings and construction projects.
Miss Gertrude Haynes received an aluminum kitchenware shower at Miss Mildred Randell’s home on Thursday evening. Attendees included Hazel Hooper Beatrice Jordan Dorothy Jordan Marion Townsend Margaret Hearne Concord Junction Grace Haynes Greg McCauley Minneapolis and several others with games and music followed by refreshments.
A fragment notes an identification tag attached to keys. The item was returned to P.M. in the Maynard area, Massachusetts, with the word Return. The brief entry records a small lost and found incident.
William Boicourt, pastor, will preach on The Vitalizing Energy of the World next Sunday morning. Sunday school at noon, no evening services due to Chautauqua. Non sectarian community meeting. No midweek meetings during Chautauqua. Ladies Benevolent Society asks women to return finished aprons by July 1 to Mrs George Gutte.
Assabet Rerie F C E installed officers at a regular Tuesday evening Eagles hall meeting. Inducted were Henry Slyvert past worthy president Thomas Tierney worthy president ac ey vice president John rotary John O Moore chaplain William Hinds treasurer inside guard Patsy on side guard Elva Wyatt. State convention to be held at Revere June 17 18 19 with delegates John O Leary Edward Ward Henry Slyvert and William Hinds.
The New England Conference Board of Textile Workers declares Saturday June 7 as Dollar Day to aid striking textile workers in New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Francis Johnson urges immediate funds as 5,000 workers and families face reduced hours and hunger while a nationwide collection is organized in New England cities. Susie Coady and Johnson of Maynard will receive donations for the relief fund.
George Sowles, a heavy hitting right fielder, was briefly seized by police at Sexton Lunch on Saturday night after an automatic in his face triggered confusion. He was released after officers learned the man sought was in a different seating area.
Lady Warwick lodge of St George entertained guests Thursday evening at Eagles Hall. Officers were nominated: Mrs Job Doel president, Mrs Richard Allen vice president, Miss Beatrice Cuttell secretary, Bessie Anston treasurer, Mrs William Oates financial secretary, Mrs Louis Qutter conductress, Mrs Ethel Dyson assistant conductress, Mrs Ida Murphy inside guard, Mrs Alfred Billett outside guard. Refreshments were served under direction of Mrs Ma Murphy, Mrs Job Doel, Mrs Nathan Crowther, Mrs George Waterhouss, and Mrs Richard Alten.
A severe electrical storm and torrential downpour flooded Maynard and nearby areas on Sunday. Streets were submerged as drains couldn't handle the rain. Florida road bore the brunt from Summer Street wash, with residents noting an unprecedented downpour in living memory.
Vito Carbone aged 30 died at his Crane Avenue home on Thursday evening at 6 20 after a week long illness. He leaves three children. Funeral services were held at St Bridgit's church on Saturday morning with burial at St Midgnet's cemetery.
Time to get your white high variety? Rickles shoe p dings adv.
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