Maynard News Highlights Local Happenings
Maynard items report Joseph Nichols opening a photo studio in West Acton and several residents visiting Boston and Maine. The Lynn checker team vs Maynard, Mills Week closures, a Maynard school class election, and local club enrollments frame a busy week with fires, parades, and the coming weddings and theater events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Nichols
West Acton
William Bishop
Woburn
Ledgard’s
David Bander
Boston
R. Kitchin
South Freeport
John Desmond
Aye
A. Bovin
Emily
War Center
William Smith
Fairhaven
Loyal Assabet Lodge
M. A
Orrin Howard
Allan Howard
Samuel
Lawton
Masonic Grand Lodge
Thomas Bell
Old Orchard
River View
Antiie McDonald
Mystic
Conn
Maynard
John McDonald
Elizabeth Lord
Uniontown
Pauline
Dorothy Harvey
Rockville
Committed to Westboro for Insanity After Ac ton Line Incident
Miss Marti Sims of Westford about 20 years old was removed from a late car on the Ac ton line Wednesday evening in an insane condition. She behaved enliventhly on the trip and upon arrival was turned over to local authorities. She was taken to district court Thursday morning and committed to the insane hospital at Westboro. She has had a prior similar attack and has worked recently as a domestic in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marti Sims
Westford
Acton
Automobile Courtship in Echoes of a Language Puzzle
A playful fragment presents dialogue about an automobile date with invented or garbled phrasing. The characters Otto and a female figure debate actions in a whimsical, staged exchange that mocks speech and cadence.
No Stranger to Them Snakes in Winter Mentioned
Fragmentary dialogue describes snakes appearing in winter with a matron and a character referencing a year round show connected to an institution. The readable text hints at a folkloric or anecdotal exchange without clear event details or affiliations.
Concerns About Women Power In Early 20th Century France and Britain
The piece notes French women as wage earners and raises pay for dressmakers. It highlights Nelly Bly as manager at Brooklyn trap cloth works and Rosa Herrman as head of a U S lumber firm with London Hamburg Natal branches. It also covers Mrs. Salter’s London council victory and Lady Duff Gordon praising American women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Elizabeth Cochran Seaman
Nelly Bly
Brooklyn
Rosa Herrman
H. Herrman
New York
William Salter
London County Council
Duff Gordon
America
The Valentine Party Cake Battery and Pink Icing Decor
A Valentine party scene features heart shaped cake patties with delicate pink icing and red candied cherries. Each cake sits with a metal dart attached, pink and blue ribbons, and small valentines bearing a gold initial for guests.
How to Cook Meat for Tender Juicy Dishes
The guide explains searing meat on both sides to form a protective crust that locks in juices. After searing, cook slowly on a low fire to stay tender. Beef and mutton are best for general cooking while heart liver pork and kidney are discouraged for young children or those unwell.
The Upturned Brim Hat Styles In Fashion Shows
Fashion notes describe hats with upturned brims in various positions from back to side and front. Observers weigh how brim height and hair arrangement affect facial visibility while notingNapoleonic straight fronts suit military looks and offer bold style impact for certain wearers.
Children’s Day Services At Congregational Church
The Congregational church held a Children’s Day program with both morning and evening services. Rev. B. F. Hunt delivered a sermon to parents and children, eight children were baptized, and 18 pupils graduated from the primary division. The evening featured a standout children’s concert with recitations, dialogues, hymns, and class exercises concluding with offering and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
B. F. Hunt
Miss Helen Coughlin Sparks Chin Redefined Spectacle
Miss Helen Coughlin, a Ledgard's Newsrooms clerk, drew crowds Saturday afternoon as she used opera glasses to stare at the chimney top, drawing gawkers who misread the scene and laughed later when the joke became clear. If she seeks office, she should wait until necks relax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Coughlin
Ledgard
Miss Coughlin
Eveybody
Roxbury Man in Court After District Court Assault
Joseph Bish of Roxbury faced district court on Friday morning charged with assault on Hilja Kangas during a Thursday incident in a Rail Road Street block. Bish blamed mental lapses for his actions, while police and observers noted a rapid disturbance before his sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bish
Roxbury
Railroad St. Block
Hilja Kangas
Bish
Judgees
Rubber goods price rise hits local shoe dealers
Local shoe dealers report another raise in rubber goods proposing a dollar for each pair of ordinary rubbers this coming season. Heavy rolled edge rubbers will cost 1.25 dollars while rubber boots move into the same class as automobiles and will be owned by the wealthy.
Postponed Field Day Set With Maynard Band Parade
The Maynard brass band field day event planned for Saturday at the playgrounds is postponed to next Saturday. The program remains the same including the Concord versus Maynard high school baseball game and nus events. A parade opens at 1 30 with promising afternoon sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Brass Band
Concord
Maynard
Nus
Children’s Day Program at M B Church
The annual children’s day program at the M B church featured a full schedule from prayer and recitations to anthems and a crowning of Christ by eight girls. Notable participants included Doris Judge Rachel Gates Grace Par kin He en Shaw Marion Jones Alice Garside Hazel Hyndman and Margaret Gates plus Nina Clark. The concert committee organized by Gates and Clark oversaw collection for the Methodist Episcopal church children’s fund aiding 2269 people of 27 nationalities, including students heading for ministry law medicine architecture and other professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Church
Doris Judge
Rachel Gates
Grace Parkin
He'en Shaw
Marion Jones
Hazel Hyndman
Alice Garside
Margaret Gates
Nina Clark
Methodial Episcopal Church
Old Rivalry Game Set for Fourth of July
James J. Morgan leads Fourth of July sports plans with running jumping and shot putting events and at least one baseball game. He arranged a match between Maynard and Hudson teams featuring old time stars, promising a red hot contest due to town rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Hudson
Maynard
Changes in Fitchburg division train service
The Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad announces a June 20 schedule change. The last Sunday Boston to Maynard train moves to 6 45 PM arrival 8 10 PM, with expectations of a later Sunday service. A new Saturday Boston to Maynard train departs for Lake Boon travelers, arriving at 2 20 PM and returning at 2 43 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Boston
Maynard
Concord
Acton
Lake Boon
Marlboro 250th anniversary week marked by large Maynard turnout
Marlboro celebrated its 250th anniversary with a large Maynard crowd applauding an excellent program. Governor attended Monday’s events, while weekend weather dampened activities but did not dampen pride. Tickets for a Hampton Park trolley trip were offered through June 20 at Dwinell's. In district court Fred Nucci was fined 150 dollars for illegal liquor sales and ordered to keep the peace for six months regarding Augustine Farr, who had been threatened. Nucci was committed to Cambridge after appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie L. Wheeler
Stow
Ruth Bagster
Newell's Orchestra
Maynard
Marlboro
P. J. Sullivan
Albert Batley
Amory Maynard
W. B. Case
Maynard Brass Band
Ada Bowers
Charles Merrill
West Gardner
Congregational
Tirrell
Nettie Raynor
St. Bridget’s Parish
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
Maynard Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Glazier
Hudson
Marlboro- Hudson Gas Co
Magnara
C. Eliza Fletcher
South Acton
Nason St
Helen Warren
Miss Warren
Hampton Park
Dwinell’s
Fred Nucci
Augustine Farr
Pie
Cambridge
Special car service Maynard to Lexington park schedule
A special car will run from Maynard to Lexington park starting Saturday with trips on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and evenings. Afternoon departures from the square are at 2 o clock. Wednesday evening departures are at 7. Saturday evening trips cost 35 cents including admission to the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Lexington Park
Trolley Excursion to Hampton Beach Planned for July 2
Arrangements completed for a Saturday trolley trip from Maynard to Hampton Beach with Conductor Frank Thompson in charge. Tickets are 1.50 for the round trip covering northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Hampton Beach noted as a pretty New Hampshire resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Hampton Beach
Frank Thompson
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Parishioners Plan July Fourth Picnic At St. Bridgets
A lively parish meeting at St. Bridgets church basement organized picnic plans for July 4. James J. Morgan chairs, Sylvester Sullivan secretary, committees appointed to handle details. Maynard Cannon Cracker to publish days before with full day details. A A Hilferty named advertising manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bridget's Church
James J. Morgan
Sylvester Sullivan
Maynard Cannon
A. A. Hilferty
Weekly Band Concerts Set Through Eight Weeks
The band plans eight Tuesday concerts through the season with rain dates on Wednesdays. Each weekly performance aims to finish before cooler evenings arrive.
Hearts Filled With Thanks for Kindness in Sorrow
The family extends deep gratitude to all who offered comfort during their bereavement. Appreciation goes to those who sent flowers and condolences, helped with arrangements, and shared support in this time of sorrow.
FOR SALE PROPERTIES AND LOTS IN VERNON AREA
Classified notice lists properties for sale including two 2 house lots on Mil Vernon, a 7 room house with acre land, a new 7 room house with acre land and furnace and cement, a large stable, and 6 acres of level land to be divided into house lots. Addresses include Box 21 and 64 Creat Winthrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Sunilmer St
B. H. Davis
Winthrop
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Maynard News
St. George's Church
May Ledgard
Fitchbug Normal School
Guinenney
U. S
Annie McCarron
Gerrude Rich
Fitchburg Normal School
Henry Price
Board of Selectmen
A. C. Loewe & Co
Clinton
Concord Junction
William Cullen
Glendale St
Cullen
Ralph Barnes
Bristol, Conn
John Murray
North Atlama
Vincent Sweeney
Benjamin Robinson
Unionville
Ayer
Bert Fairbanks
American Powder Co
Richard ‘ Walsh
James F. Sweeney
Bath
Fitegerald
Sweeney
Ald
Westboro
Otto
Sterpiece
Children’s
Judith
Nordberg
Ruth Eaton
Anna Lester
Tillie Peterson
Miss Townsend
Miss Martin
Joe
Will
Fred Sheam
Miss Jackson
Florence
Orrace OS
Rexall
Robert Crossley
Dilroy
Cooperative Hall
DeLee’s Pharmacy
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