Maynard 1871 Inaugural Ceremonies Recalled On Anniversary
The Hudson Pioneer reports Maynard’s 50th anniversary of incorporation with details of the inaugural town meeting held April 27 1871 in Riverside hall Asahel Balcom chosen moderator and later town officers named including E R Chase town clerk and Lorenzo Maynard as treasurer The parade ceremonies music and a flag raising are described along with a note on the historic gun from Concord and reflections on Maynard’s diverse immigrant population and industrial growth.
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Jeynard
Hudson Pioneer
Hursday
William H. Gutteridge
Albert Batley
Maynard
Saya
View of
Riverside Hall
Iy J. W. Reed Esq
Asahel Balcom
Climmons
Balcom
E. Rt. Chase
Chase
Kphriam Stone
Asahi Balcom
Henry Fowler
Jonathon Hent
Conant
Brooks
Treas
Lorenzo Maynard
Fred Fletcher
William ‘Xwell
Thomas Farrell
Lorenzo Maynt
Tude
St Bridget’s Temperance and Benevolent Society
Stridget Society
Main St
Glendale House
Nason St
Glee Club
W. Hazlewood
John Hillis
J. W. Reed
Weather vane on Masonic Hall blamed for mischief
A humorous village column notes the weather vane atop Masonic Hall has been running wild causing some citizens to mutter cusses when it fails to point true. The piece satirically urges the vane to be fixed or removed so locals can again trust the prophecies it offers.
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Masonic Hall
Eagles Social Club Elects Officers in New Quarters
The Eagle Social club elected Fred Haskell as president Clarence Greenleaf as vice president William Moynihan as secretary and treasurer James Moynihan named janitor. The group occupies the second floor of Eagles hall and plans rooms for reading and dues collection. Hans Erickson recovers from an appendicitis operation.
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Eagle Social Club
Fred Haskell
Clarence Greenleaf
William Moynihan
Stary
James
Eagles Hall
Towa
Eagles
Soct
Wireless Inaugural Address Sent Worldwide by Local Operators
President Harding's inaugural address was transmitted by wireless shortly after delivery in Washington. Local amateurs Elmer Stuckert and Harlan Powers captured the event from Lincoln Street. A U S submarine near Long Island Sound sent signals that night, while Powers and other locals showcased listening and sending skills, including concerts from distant stations.
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Harding
Wireless
Washington
Elmer Stuckert
Harlan Powers
Lincoln St
U. S
Long Island
Wireless telephone could link neighbors in daily chat
A fragment discusses neighbors using wireless telephone to converse as easily as with the phone, predicting a future where wireless communication becomes common and routine. The brief envisions an era of seamless rural or urban neighborly dialogue aided by new tech.
Farrells Challenge Sparks Middlesex Bowling Showdown
James Parrell of Middlesex Bowling taunts the K of C Eagles after their win, inviting a series of games for fun or prizes. Other league bowlers ready to back the Middlesex team anticipate multiple challenges, signaling a lively season ahead.
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James Parrell
Middlesex
Eagles
James
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge To Entertain Grand Officers
Mizpah Rebekah lodge plans a meeting on Thursday evening March 17 with 6 15 PM start for supper and initiation at 8 00 PM A large class of candidates will be initiated Mrs Mary Williams and Mrs Cora McLeod of Concord will attend Reception committee includes Mrs Hattie Dunham Mrs Wessie Richardson and Mrs Wm G Morris A whist party will follow at the first April meeting
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Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
Mary Williams
Cora McLeod
Concord
Hattie Dunham
Wessie Richardson
Wm G
Legion Meeting Changes With New Date
The Legion posts regular meeting will be held Tuesday March 15 instead of Thursday. The date change is due to other engagements for the evening. Rev BH N Atiyeh chaplain of the post will speak and a fine entertainment program has been arranged.
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Frank J. DeMars
BH. N. Atiyeh
Poat
West Acton Rebekah Lodge Confers Degree March Sixteen
West Acton Rebekah lodge plans to confer the Rebekah degree on a class of candidates March 16. Miss Ruth Davis, daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Davis, visited at the home of Mr Leo Cunningham at Boexboro. The Federation minstrel show will be staged at 10 C F hall March 30 with six end show and a large chorus.
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Winona Rebekah Lodge
Ruth Davis
W. F. Davis
Leo Cunningham
Boexboro
R. Burrough
Chas. F. Shirland
Stow
Cart
Thompson
C. F
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