Maynard News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings
Hanson witnessed the Kirby fight in Boston Saturday. Several residents visit relatives across Marlboro and Uxbridge during the week. The town sees new staff at Snyder and Murphy printers and a possible land purchase by the Naylor estate. Community groups meet at Old Concord and St. George churches and local lodge events proceed despite heavy snow. Lost beagle reported. reward offered.
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White Cross Guild
Riverside
Eva ‘Dodge
Masonic Social Club
Nason St
Herbert Lawton
Methodist Church Considers Selling Edifice for Future Growth
A prominent Methodist member says the congregation is considering selling the current church building and planning a new site to serve future needs. The edifice, not old, was dedicated February 15, 1896 under Rev. J. A. Mesler with an extension added in Rev. R. B. Bisbee’s era. The corner has long been the church’s home since 1867, with the first meeting at Union Hall adjoining the present site, owned by A. Distasio.
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Methodist Church
J. A. Mesler
R. B. Bisbee
Union Hall
A. Distasio
Concord Junction native hails Maynard history project
L N Fowler of Concord Junction urges a published history of Maynard noting it should be verifiable by living early-town witnesses. He recalls the town's incorporation celebration on April 9, 1871 and remembers Thomas Hillis and an amateur band that performed.
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L. N. Fowler
Concord Junction
Concord
Maynard
Fowler
Thomas Hillis
That Bridge Fiend. Edith to marry the Bridge
A lighthearted note cites a Boston Transcript quip about Edith marrying the object of her affection the Bridge. The item reflects playful newspaper banter on a famed urban landmark and a local character nicknamed the Bridge.
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Edith
Bridge
Boston Transcript
Maynard Business Men's association to meet March 23
The executive board met at the water commissioners office. William Naylor and John Peterson were named to arrange for opening the B M depot for the 9 25 p m train. Next topics include permanent sidewalk improvements and a daylight saving bill in the legislature. The next meeting will be at Masonic Ave in the evening with a possible entertainment program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Business Men's Association
Water Commissioners
William Naylor
John Peterson
Masonic Ave
Married Finnish editor and opera singer in Fitchburg notice
Thure T North Star editor Johnston and opera singer Miss Ida Lovarti wed in Fitchburg last week. Johnston, known in Maynard for wartime prominence, was later arrested as a suspected spy but proved in Allied service and was released.
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North Star
Johnston
Fitchburg
Ida Lovarti
Maynard
Williams and Strout Restore Jitney Service to Gleasondale
Williams and Strout resumed a pung jitney service to the Gleasondale mill on Tuesday morning after a two day blizzard stoppage. Mill employees use this jitney to reach the town street railway and keep operations moving.
Married Beatrice Andrews Weds Russell Shaw in Canton
Miss Beatrice Andrews former public school teacher married Russell Shaw at Canton Massachusetts on February 18. Cards received by friends last week note the ceremony and list Beatrice Andrews as the bride.
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Beatrice Andrews
Russell Shaw
Canton
Mass
Return of rail service urged by local advocates
With the railroads returning to private ownership, residents press for restored service cut days and times once common. They note morning and noon trains from Maynard to Boston as popular traditions and seek better links with Marlboro Hudson and Lake Boon through the branch. The Business Men's association may discuss this at the next meeting.
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Boston
Maynard
Marlboro
Hudson and
Lake Boon
Business Men’s Association
Textile union leader speaks at local council meeting
John Golden national president of the United Textile Workers of America addressed the local Textile council on Friday. Details of the meeting were not released. sources say the mill settlement talks were discussed and Golden will meet with Agent Drechsler soon. Some workers oppose the company identification button. The objection centers on this mill being the only one using such ID.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Golden
United Textile Workers of America
Textile Council
Golden
Drechsler
Birthday observance for Mrs Joseph Parkin Elm Street
A family reunion was held Sunday afternoon at Mrs Joseph Parkin Elm Street home to honor her birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor and Miss Laura Parkin of this town and Mr and Mrs George Parkin of Dorchester.
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Joseph Parkin
Elm Sr
Frank Taylor
Laura Parkin
George Parkin
Dorchester
Opening eoord tourna ment game ends 44 to 50
Loyal Assabet lodge M A defeated Nat Davis’s team by 44 to 50 in the opening game of the eoord tournament following a Wednesday meeting. Crib and pitch events continue through March and April with a supper for victors by the vanquished. Mrs Philip Allard and her infant are due home from Deaconess hospital later this week.
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Assabet Lodge
M. A
Albert Axford
Nat. Davis
Crib
Philip Allard
Deaconess Hospital
Birthday Party Tendered for Miss MacLeod and Miss Betts
Miss Mabel MacLeod and Miss Celia Betts were hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor in Brown sr on Wednesday evening. The event featured dancing, games, vocal and instrumental music after dinner with numerous gifts showered on the honorees. Attendees included Mrs. Alberta Taylor, Miss Gladys Taylor, Charles Shattuck, Leslie Sims, Raymond Jones, Columbus Rainville, Charlotte Geult, Helen Geult, Laura Parkin, Joseph Parkin, William Lowney, Neal Callahan, William Murray, Louis Estella, Louise McGregor, Irene Dowd, and Mrs. Frank Tuttle of Danvers.
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Mabel MacLeod
Cecelia Betts
Frank &. Taylor, Brown
Alberta’ Taylor
Gladys Taylor
Charles Shattuck
Leslie Sims
Raymond Jones
Columbus Rainville
Charlotte
Helen Geult
Laura Parkin
Joseph Parkin
William Lowney
Neal Callahan
William Murray
Louis Estella
Louise McGregor
Irene Dowd
This Town
Frank Tuttle
Danvers
Maynard Council Knights of Columbus Meeting Opens 176 Applications
Riverside hall hosted a Maynard council Knights of Columbus meeting with 176 applications received. The charter stays open until Sunday evening. A 15 member committee was formed to drive membership until closure. Next Sunday's meeting at 6 30 will feature Sandy Chapman of Cambridge, a K of C secretary who served valiantly in France.
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Maynard Council
Knights of Columbus
Riverside Hall
Sandy Chapman
Cambridge
K. of C
France
Cabaret and Dance by Eastern Star Matrons’ Association
A cabaret and dance hosted by the Matrons and Patrons Association of the Order of the Eastern Star will be in the State ballroom at the Copley Plaza hotel Boston this Saturday evening. Magdalen chapter members Mrs. Martha Champagne Mrs. Eva Frye Mrs. George H. Gutteridge Mrs. Robert M. Hartin Mrs. Lessie McGary and Miss Lilian Childs will represent the chapter, with plans to attend a theatre performance in the afternoon and a luncheon at the hotel.
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Matrons and
Frankfurts of . Ib. 25¢ to 50c .Ib. 18c Quality First
Fragmentary price list notes frankfurts priced at 25 to 50 cents per pound with another line showing 18 cents for a certain item. No clear context or product names beyond generic references.
Samoyed Dog At Boston Show Draws Local Attention
Mrs. Alicea Kingsley of Great Id owns a remarkable Samoyed dog that wowed attendees at the Boston dog show. Neighbors say the pure white, shaggy breed amuses them as the dog buries bones in snow drifts and naps in a nesting spot in the drifts.
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Alicea Kingsley
Boston
Kingsley
Accident at Assabet mills injures local man
A 58 year old married man sustained multiple injuries after falling through a trap door at the Assabet mills east of Juseina Waltham on Friday. Dr Dwight Cowles treated a broken right forearm head abrasions and a dislocated hip before he was removed to his home.
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Juseina
Waltham St
Assabet Mills
Dwight Cowles
Flooding Hits Summer Street School Saturday Morning
Six inches of water flooded the Summer st school building with water reaching the playground and threatening the basement. Officials inspecting the site warned further floods are possible unless drainage is opened more widely.
Union Services at Congreestioal Church Sunday Evening
Union services held at the Congreestioal church Sunday evening. Rev. E. N. Atiyeh preached the sermon. Vocal solos were rendered by George H. Lawton.
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Hheld
E. N. Atiyeh
George H. Lawton
Quartet Sings at Armenian Church Morning Service
A quartet performed at morning services in the Armenian church. The singers were Miss Mary Hodgess Miss Avis Barlow Robert Parkin and Carl Parsons delivering selections during the service.
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Armen
Mary Hodgess
Avis Barlow
Robert Parkin
Carl Parsons
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Barbara Stockbridge
Jes Richardson
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Samuel Garland
Roosevelt
B. J. Coughlin
Old Concord
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Dunham
Hudson
Rondahi
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Strude Sullivan
Putnam
Hannah Sullivan
Harrison Sr
George B. Nicholson
Immanuel Church
Somerville
St. George’s Church
Clarence Morse
Leominster
Marlboro Hospital
George Morse
Lincoln St
James Claflin
Boston Police Department
Bridget Claflin
Sudbury
Palm Beach
Florida
James Cleary
Jacksonville
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Dick Loftus
Baritone
Girls’ Friendly Society
St. George's Church
Summer St
Den
Converse Rubber Co
Walter Stokes
McKinley St
Louis Peel
Optometrist
MA Yaraito
Sherwin - Williams
Brite
M.B. Church
Katie Sanam
Friends
DeLee’s Drug Store
Rexa
Nason Street
Maynard, Mass
K. O. C. Met
Sidney E. McCleary
Crosse & Blackwell
Keen’s Mustard
Howard C. Burr
South Sudbury
Faton’s Market
Frank
Frankfurts
Main Street
United Co-operative Society
Union Services
Maynard Trust Co
Maydale Beverages
Maydale Spring
Glendale Street
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