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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1925
Page
2
Long list of Maynard events includes Rev C M Redstone at Jeetho ro church service, town officials’ weddings and appointments, and upcoming 160th Lexington Con ford celebration. Local activities cover school sports, church com munion, the Rotary and Knights of Pythias clubs, and community meetings.
Peggy a sleek Boston terrier owned by William Lynch was struck by a car driven by George Anlons near M. B. Lynch’s Main Street store. The dog returned to the store after the impact, and a physician concluded the injury was fatal two hours later.
Guest afternoon at the March meeting of the Woman's Club in the Masonic hall featured an address by Jeannie Loitman Barron on Woman as a Civic Porce. The Civics Department chaired by HM McCleary organized the program and refreshments were served.
The article argues that despite modern temptations and a crime wave, churchgoing remains strong in the Lenten season. It notes larger congregations at Maynard churches, St. Bridget’s, the Congregational church, St. George’s, the Methodist, and the Finnish Congregational church. It observes younger worshippers and older sermons alike sustaining church influence, with pews filled and rising interest.
Golf fans gather at clubs and homes to watch and practice as Sunday sun draws crowds to the Country Club fairways. Rumors say both men and women will start a full season on the links, with homemade clubs in use and fans counting on a strong year ahead.
A report this week notes growing popularity of radio sets in the neighborhood. A homeowner wired his neighbors house to broadcast a program through a loud speaker, letting the neighbor receive the same signal. The neighbor can choose to listen or not, depending on interest.
Hon W D Upshaw of Georgia will speak at a patriotic meeting at the Methodist church Thursday evening March 12 at 7 30. Upshaw is described as a leader of the moral forces and a strong pro prohibition act advocate. The Christian Civic League of Maine hails him as the most keen speaker in Congress. A dollar is offered to anyone who falls asleep during his talk. Everyone is invited to attend and bring others.
Miss Janette Taylor secretary to Professor Moore at Harvard College was named the new dean. She spent the week wed with her parents Mr and Mrs Gavin Taylor of Walnut Street.
A Harvard College Christian Association deputation of three will visit Maynard on Sunday March 22 to engage youths and study church work. They meet older boys at a supper March 21 at the Congregational church and attend a union service March 22 at the Methods church. Marion A Cheek Harvard football captain elect may join the delegation.
Eggs offered at 45 cents per dozen at Sexton's Lunch located on Nason Street in Maynard. Ad highlights available quantity and price.
A scrub game was played Saturday at the public park marking the first base game of the season and the only recorded contest this early in the year. Details mention local streets and residents around Sexton's Linch and Maynard. A horse lot near the Pumping Station was purchased, and renovations begin on a Glendale Street residence for owner Martin Peterson.
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