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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
4
Maynard residents host guests and attend clubs and meetings across towns including Concord Junction and Norwich. Reports note hospital improvement, a legions gathering, and bond drive events with a Moose prize, plus troop activities and local repositioning of offices and quarters.
Mrs Hannah M Gates widow of Civil War veteran Franklin Gates died after a long illness at her Gleasondale home on Feb 26. Born Nov 16 1827 in Stow she was daughter of Robert Walcott and Hannah Hapgood and descendant of Shadrach Hapgood. Survived by son Edward F Gates of Hudson and three daughters Amanda Blackburn Annie Gates Emma Brown. Services Sunday Feb 29 at 2 30 pm at her home. burial at Brookside cemetery Stow.
News reports recount snowbound days as big news with Extra copies and high customer demand. News dealers like J. J. Ledgard note newsboys braving snowbanks and ice to deliver papers door to door, making long days despite the weather.
Mrs Albert Larkin entertained the Whist club at her Hillside street home Thursday afternoon. Mrs William Braydhen won first prize and Mrs Bernard Smith received a consolation prize. Mrs Bernard Smith will host the club at Garfield street Friday afternoon.
Eve'yn Hoar two years and two months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hoar, died Thursday morning after a brief illness at their Parker street home. Funeral services were held Friday at 3 with Rev E N Atiyeh officiating. Burial in Glenwood cemetery receiving tomb. spring burial planned in Mrs Hear's Glenwood lot.
A reader notes a robin sighting and local youngsters playing catch and marbles as hints of spring. The report is unverified and mentions recent sun and poets preparing verses, reflecting a gentle seasonal mood in the community.
Local Treasurer P. J Sullivan reports subscriptions for 500 dollars in Irish bonds. Indications show the 1000 dollar mark will be reached by the weekend. Active supporters include Garrigan John J Driscoll Patrick O'Day C J Lynch William Connolly William Johnson George H Creighton James J Morgan Joseph O'Brien and Mrs James McCarthy.
John T. Gibbons of Summer Street and fellow Harvard football players Captain Billy Murray Eddie Casey and Ralph Horween were granted bachelor degrees in a regular midyear award by Harvard College. The degrees recognize honorable wartime service and partial completion of degree requirements due to service.
William C. Strout leads a morning run for Gleasondale mill workers. About 20 Maynard employees ride from here to Gleasondale at 6 15 am and return by train at 4 40 pm. Since the Concord Maynard Hudson tie up, 9 am service had been used.
United States Inspector Burlingame of the War Risk Department will address a local Legion post meeting next week on Thursday evening. All servicemen, whether or not members, are urged to attend as important topics for them will be discussed. William Ryan of Waltham visited his mother Mrs. Margaret Ryan on Railroad 8 over the weekend.
A proposed city delivery service aims to start at the local post office by May 1. Three routes are planned with 15 box deposits plus boxes at mill gates. Deliveries will run in town morning and afternoon with early business district trips. 900 office boxes may be removed. money orders surged to over 1800 in a week. Civil service exams for three new carriers will follow.
Herbert and Leo Comeau started removing the Mandigo building on Acton Street this week to clear the site for a new up to date garage. Comeau Bros and Holly form the new firm and plan to accelerate work to meet the construction schedule.
An old ad lists frank corn beef and tomato sausage with price range from 10 to 50 cents. It promotes quality first and features simple dollar values for small meat orders.
Benjamin Gruber confirmed at home services with Rebbi Sherr officiating as pledges for a hospital foundation were discussed. Isaac Bachrach and Samuel Liberman announced gifts of 200 and 50 dollars respectively, with Liberman contributing yearly sums. The meeting centered on Samuel Leref as hospital activities organizer. Miss Nafsha Kajander dies after long illness in Maynard at age 94. Funeral conducted by Rev. Parsons, with floral tributes and interment at Glenwood cemetery.
The Maynard Fire Department event at Colonial Hall drew a packed crowd forcing an overflow to Riverside Hall. It netted 161 dollars to equip recreation rooms with a pool table. Organizers were Joseph Farrell James O'Donnell Frank Parks and John Wollerschied.
Midweek services at 7 30 p m. Sunday morning service at 10 45 a m. Sunday school at noon Epworth League 6 p m The official board meets following the mass meeting Wednesday night. Mrs Seneta Maple Street Adel
A large congregation attended union musical services at the Methodist church Sunday evening. Rev. Charles F. Parsons preached the sermon. An excellent program featured Mrs. George H. Gutteridge and John St. Round on violins, Carl Parsons and Wilbur Hemlin on cornets, Mrs. John Alden on piano, with Victor Rithiluoma performing violin solos accompanied by Mrs. Anna Ramadell.
A large crowd attended a bal de masque hosted by the Finnish Workingmen's association at Parker Street Hall on Saturday night. Attendees wore elaborate costumes and prizes were awarded for the best outfits. Also advertised were a part time housework job at Dr Edward Flaherty’s Maynard Main Street and a Hats sale at Fullenton Hat Shop Main Street Maynard.
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