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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
6
Maynard residents share visits and travel news. Local school year ends June 17 with junior high and public schools closing. Legion Auxiliary holds summer meeting. sports updates include Maynard vs Hudson games and troop scout activities. Births, marriages, and obituaries noted along with local road and business updates.
The cup winning degree team of Karl Kitchiner Lodge Sons of St George received an enthusiastic demonstration after a six candidate class, at IOOF Hatfield on Monday evening. Grand lodge officers present commended the degree team for their work. Clement Sutton DGWP and suite led the instillation ceremonies. Officers installed included Albert Reynolds, Charles Spence, Joseph Marsden, Mark Newton, Frank Rowe, Nathaniel Davis, Nathan Crowther, Novella Cuttell, Joe Brown, John Webster. A collation followed with remarks by grand lodge officers and strong attendance.
The last act of the tragedy last week occurred Saturday afternoon as the bodies of Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson were laid in the same lot at Glenwood cemetery. Services were held at the grave with Rev John Vaananen officiating. A sister of Mrs Johnson from Worcester claimed the bodies and attended to funeral arrangements.
The Springfield Union calls Brick Wilder the Babe Ruth of the Easter Association as he tops the home run list with five and ranks high in batting. In 39 games he has 31 runs and 41 hits including 12 for extra bases and 4 triples, while fielding at 992. A sale ad for Ful lerton Hat Shop at 66 Main St Maynard runs with a June 18 deadline.
The 34 piece Devens band will give a concert at the lawn party at the Congregational church Friday evening under the Ladies Benevolent Society. The band will parade early in the evening drawing a large attendance. Maynard Grange Lawn Party Saturday June 25 features a midway novelty auction and new attractions.
St Bridget’s parish plans its annual lawn party on the residence lawn with evening and afternoon events Thursday Friday and Saturday. After last year’s postponement due to depressed conditions the organizers promise entertainment refreshments and attractions.
A khaki clad female hobo, reportedly the first of her kind seen in Maynard, rode through town Sunday afternoon. She described a life traveling coast to coast by box cars, selling wares, and gathering notes on places and notable people.
A town merchants meeting is set for Friday at 10 in the Selectmen's rooms to organize a Dollar Day in Maynard stores, planned for July with date to be decided. Frank E. Taylor will call the meeting to order. Also notes show visits by Mrs James Quinn of Hudson and Mrs Grace Walters of Pittsburgh to local residents.
Norman Sims starred at John A Crowe Park as the Maynard Holy Name Juniors edged Concord Junction Holy Name Juniors 7 to 4 in a Twilight game. Ramesh and Boulden led Maynard with strong fielding while Olsen contributed a Babe Ruth style hit for the visitors as fans praised the sharp play and coaching.
Albert N Hodges secretary of the local Legion Post outlines Citizen's Military Training camps. The Red Camp targets 16 to 35 year olds without prior training while White and Blue camps suit those with prior service. Camp Devens runs August 1 to 31 with War Department paid expenses and entry blanks available.
Lady Warwick Lodge Independent Daughters of St. George hosted a box party at Eagle hall on Thursday evening. Members brought gentleman friends for an evening of instrumental music dancing and games with Mrs Richard Allen and Mrs Bessie Austin in charge of the program.
Progressive Lodge K of P at a regular meeting in Masonic hall accepted one candidate. A Temple of Pythian Sisters will be inaugurated here in July. Pythian Day at Plymouth is July 30 with Py thians nationwide planning Plymouth pilgrimage.
Maynard lodge IOOF and Mizpah Rebekah lodge held a joint memorial service for deceased members. Members assembled at Odd Fellows hall and marched to the Congregational church for the morning service. Rev E N Atiyeh preached the memorial sermon with Allen Howard and Miss Jessie Wright serving as marshals.
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