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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1921
Page
8
Well known Concord girl Miss Christina Cullinane wed Harland B C Lawrence of Concord Junction at St Bernard's church in a Sunday ceremony. Rev Fr Michael J Mahon officiated. The couple planned a wedding reception at the bride's Grant street home and a honeymoon trip through Southern New England.
A full Independence Day baseball slate features Aver town and Concord in a tentative finale after morning exhibition by Manager Wilson and the Medford All Stars, with Newton Post 48 American Legion planned twilight play and talks of bets surrounding Maynard’s crowd on July 4.
The Maynard Board of Selectmen, acting after a town meeting, bought about 12 000 square feet of land from the Hinchliffe estate for bridge repairs and improvements to the Ber Smith Bridge and Great Road. A survey by Horace Tuttle will fix the exact land area and boundaries. The deal was completed Saturday with Joshua Naylor representing the Hinchliffe estate.
Norma Woodbine reports the annual recital in Acton IOOF lodge rooms featuring about 65 pupils with extensive performances from violin, vocal, and piano selections. A large audience enjoyed the program and refreshments followed.
A June 22 church supper in Acton drew a large crowd despite heat. The vestry offered salad, rolls, iced tea, ice cream and cake while home talent staged a varied program including readings, a duet, an one act play and piano numbers.
The Acton Center schools will lose Miss Florence M. Williams who taught fourth through sixth grades for two years and music teacher Mrs Houde will not return. Precinct one Grammar School graduates include Henry Engman Paul Gates Edwin Fobes Mary Hamilton James Harris Neville Holland Herbert MacSorley Charles Marion Francis Marion Ruth Mayell Olga Pedersen Margaret Rayner and William Tuttle. The class presented Miss Ellan Miller with a ten dollar token of appreciation as Ruth Mavell gave the presentation speech on the last day.
Frank J. Demars Post hosts a Crowe park 4 July event with aviator Banks performing stunts at 5 p.m. cash prize envelopes, a Concord to Maynard marathon finishing at Crewe park, amateur events under the New England Athletic Amateur Association, and a midnight bonfire.
Graduation exercises of Maynard High School will be held tonight at Colonial Hall. Diplomas will be presented by Supt. Wm H Millington with address by Horace Ridger of Newton. Class of 1921 includes Frank Whitney Case Thomas Burton Coughlan Ruth Be tle Eaton and others. Officers are Charles Lever president Florence Maley vice president Cecelia Sherr secretary Ruth Eaton treasurer.
Miss Florence Wilder Miss Judith Nordberg and Caroline Herbert received diplomas at Fitchburg Normal school exercises this afternoon. Several positions were offered but not yet accepted. Local friends hope the graduates teach in Maynard before the fall term. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Wilder and others. Irene Wood and Mary Wardzala finished their year and return home for summer.
Johnson Pharmacy Inc. stock sold Saturday night to Alonzo Warren Ledgar Howard A. Wilson and William F. Flavin. Sla vin will be registered manager and Charles Warren of H. D DeLee Drug Store to run the other department. The store was sold by M. B. Church to David Burdle of Fitchburg. formerly owned by the Johnson family and Harley J. Dwinell.
A June wedding of note took place at Str Bridget's Church on Monday. The ceremony drew attention among local residents and featured a couple planning newlywed life together.
Grace Wilder daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Wilder of Roosevelt Street married Thomas Vincent Smith son of Mr and Mrs William Smith at St Bridget's church Monday afternoon. Rev Edward F Crowley officiated. Guests included bridesmaid Miss Wilder and best man William Smith. Bride wore white satin gown with orange blossom coronet and bouquet of white roses and sweet peas. Reception at parents' home followed by wedding tour to the White Mountains. Bride a Maynard native and Maynard High School graduate. groom WWI veteran from Maynard. Both families noted for broad friendships and generous gifts.
Miss Huldah Eleanora Nordberg daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nordberg wed John Wesley Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Emmanuel Taylor at the Nordberg home on June 26 Rev E N Atiyeh officiated. The couple will reside at 60 Concord Street after a reception with gifts and confetti. The groom a World War I Marine veteran served in Belleau Wood and works as a fur merchant.
Tree Warden William Bishop reports three maples aged 10 to 15 at Acton and Nason streets withered and died. A gas main leak near the trees was found this week and the Gas Company notified. Bishop urges residents to report any affected trees and offers guidance on tree care and preservation.
In South Acton Rev Edward G and his wife celebrate their golden wedding. Many townspeople recall their years of service and family life, with neighbors noting enduring faith and community involvement.
Mr and Mrs Smith celebrated their 50th anniversary. He is a former Congregational pastor who served in Templeton and North Leominster, now aged 82 with strong health. Their son Captain Eugene Smith, stationed in Washington, DC, attended the celebration with relatives and friends.
James A Grimes and men work on the barn for Charles Whitecomb at Nagog pond. Large turnout from here to Concord High School graduation Friday night. Mr and Mrs Otto Geers of Stow returned last week from their wedding trip.
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