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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
4
Maynard residents frequent the Boston auto show with John Edwards and James Const attending with wives and friends. Local clubs hold meetings and rehearsals while churches and unions prepare for upcoming events.
Watkins Company advertises areas or gentlemen agents sought in Concord to sell Watkins Famous Products. Describes nationwide recognition and business profits. Appeal to potential sellers urged with a call to write today to Watkins Company 51 Winona Minnesota. Interprise ads pay.
John Whalen of the street department risked his life to save 10 year old John Wasila from drowning in the Assabet River near the Main street bridge. Wasila broke through ice as he swam for shore with two companions watching. Whalen crawled along the ice, pulled Wasila from the water, was dragged back in when the ice gave way, then battled the fast current to the bank. John Driscoll and George Elson helped to safety. Wasila received medical attention and Whalen returned home for dry clothes. Witnesses call it a daring rescue amid the perilous millstream.
The Commercial Echo notes Celia Sherr as last week’s top earner with a net profit of 1570 dollars, beating Harold Kelley and Marion Cleary. Market volatility reduced profit opportunities. the second period runs 9 27 to 10 10 in the morning, inviting public inspection of the school commerce activity including buying selling payments and banking practices.
A Maynard note from March 15, 1920, discusses daylight saving with a plan for local hours. Suggestions include factories starting at 6 15 a m and closing at 4 p m, with Saturday 10 80 a m close, aiming to equalize time without disrupting rail or farm schedules.
Mrs William Cole of Maple Street received word her father died at his home in Canada. He survived his wife by only a short time, with the announcement following a prior message to the family.
Maynard Wine sets a fifth record with 58 credits in the Thrift stamp contest at the department. The nearest competitors are McAuslin with 36 credits and Murray with 32 as Raymond remains a hustler.
The territory of Maynard was set off and incorporated as a new town on April 19 1871 named for Amory Maynard of Marlboro. Sudbury opposed the separation but agreed to a settlement including a $6 500 payment. The Assabet district sought independence for local needs and infrastructure. A 1871 assessment listed values and dwellings as part of the new town, which celebrated with an oration by Gen John L Swift and municipal expenditures for schools roads and related services.
Emmanuel Taylor preached the sermon at Sunday morning service at the Methodist church. Rev. Charles F. Parsons recovers from nasal bone removal operation at Deaconess Hospital Boston conducted earlier in the week. Chorus choir to rehearse Easter music at 6 15 p m before midweek prayer meeting. Miss Beatrice Symonds resumes teaching at Roosevelt school after an absence due to illness.
Fragmentary ad lists frank corn beef at 10 cents per pound and tomato sausage at 25 to 50 cents per pound. Prices show a small grocery promotion with multiple meat items in a compact period voice.
George W. Binns son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Binns Hillside sr veteran of the war departs on the first leg of a journey to Warsaw to serve as secretary to the military attache at the American Legation. He will sail from New York Saturday for Antwerp before visiting Paris and other parts of France then pass through Germany en route to Warsaw. Maynard friends send bon voyage wishes Elks host farewell at Antlers club with postmaster A J Coughlan presenting a silver jeweled card cage and Elks ring. The program featured songs and stories and Binns answered with notable composure.
Rev E N Atiyeh presides as Sunday school teachers report a helpful bi weekly session. A 7 30 Wednesday meeting discusses steeple work and improvements. Morning service 10 45 on Jesus Savior. Evening union service 7 with music and talk on My School Days in Syria. Atiyeh to move to George H Gutteridge's early week.
Deputy Chief John Connor showed resourcefulness by directing workers to bore holes in the Main street bridge to drain floodwater from Brooks and Maple streets away from car tracks. Water flowing along Nason street toward the bridge was diverted to the river, keeping many cellars dry.
Magilelene chapter of O. E. 8S. represented by a six member delegation at a cabaret held Saturday evening under the Ma trons and Patrons' association. Members include Mrs. George Gutte ridge Mrs. Frank Goettler Mrs. Wil Hoe McGarry Mrs. Robert Hartin Mrs. Eva Frye and Miss Lillian Childs.
Ward reports the death of Walter Bescoe a former resident in Philadelphia. He was employed in the at the time of his death portions of the obituary remain unread in this fragment.
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