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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1913
Page
7
Timothy and Redtop stands are unusually abundant and cheap this season. Most seeds show significantly lower prices than last year, reflecting ample supply and soft markets for forage and pasture grasses.
Secretary Damren says the school committee will provide any level of financial detail requested. The current report matches state and federal forms and is satisfactory to authorities. A detailed voucher by voucher statement may be prepared if citizens demand it. A separate note mentions a new plumbing firm formed by Carl Stevens and Charles Kelley with growing orders.
Special services will be held in the vestry of the Congregational church Sunday at 7 30 with Rev Raketti of Quincy delivering an address. Activities include a Saturday evening ladies event that raised funds for the church building. Rev Johannes Vaninen to preach in Fitchburg on Good Friday. The sewing circle will meet at the pastor’s home tomorrow evening.
A new athletic association organized in the high school building on Monday with officers Ralph Cheney as president Wilford Hooper as vice president Ralph Newton as secretary and Frank Binks as treasurer Don Lent chosen captain of the baseball team and Frank Binks named manager The article notes promising players at the school and predicts a strong fast team with Lent as a key pitcher.
P. H. DeLees ad notes Rexall’s nationwide expansion with 5500 stores placing one in most cities and towns. Maynard Rexall emphasizes prompt service, high quality goods, and moderate prices. The current week features a “one cent” sale offering exceptional value.
Finnish Mission church members plan spring construction of an 80 by 34 foot wooden church on Walnut street. The main floor seats 200, gallery 50, with a basement for entertainments and a kitchen, lodge rooms, and minister’s room. Estimated cost 6000 to 7000 dollars. a two day fair May 24 and 3 will be held in the Congregational vestry to raise funds.
Large congregations attended Palm Sunday services at St Bridget’s Church with 650 communicants at mass. Rev Fr Sheehan and Rev Fr Anthony Gunning delivered sermons, while Hibernians Div 44 and Ladies Auxiliary No 33 held a communion in body. Fr Browne expressed thanks for the lecture by Fr Gunning on St Patrick.
C. H. Wilcox of Maynard has been notified of success in the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Optometry exam and will receive his certificate. The optometry law, adopted to protect the public, created a five member board to certify practitioners after Oct 1, 1912.
At a Wednesday meeting the school committee elected Kenneth H. Damien as chairman and James J. Hilferty as secretary. They discussed adding two rooms to the Main St building, possibly eight rooms total, and plan to inform voters at the April meeting. The board also voted to add two home sewing machines to the high school and offered $10 in prizes for a school gardening event. Brick will relinquish supervision of the Boxboro schools to devote four days weekly to Maynard and the remaining day to Stow, aiming to advance school programs despite time limits.
It seems likely the selectmen will receive no new license applications as conditions under the current system have been favorable. The existing license holders are expected to be renewed, with little opposition, and the selectmen are satisfied they comply with the law on Sunday selling.
Morning service features a 30-voice cantata He Is Risen with solos by P A Schnecker and A Dressler and selections by George Coggswell. Afternoon brings a Sunday school concert with vesper quartet and primary songs led by Clara Leighton and Lillian Tait Sheldon. Evening YP church service will be omitted.
Papers passed making B J Coughlin owner of the old Music hall site. Gruber preferred selling to someone, and the deal is seen as benefiting the town with energy and business ability likely to spur a handsome new building from the hall ruins.
Rev Arthur Bradford Papineau conducts Maundy Thursday at 8 30 in the morning Holy Eucharist. Lentén service at 3 30 in the afternoon. Good Friday morning prayer and organ service at 9 30. Children's service at 3 30 and passion service at 7 30 in the evening. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 6 00 and 10 30 with sermon. Evening prayer and sermon at 7 30.
Baseball fans in the south read reports from training camps with growing belief that the National League team in Boston may rank among the best in years. The anticipated success pleases many fans who find Fenway Park prices daunting.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bilson plan to move to Billerica in late April to be near his new job as overseer of the wet finishing department in a mill there. They relocate as part of a career move and household adjustment.
The amount of money sent abroad fell, while circulation through local business channels rises. Last month money orders totaled 1748 dollars, down from the previous month, signaling improved local commerce and postal savings activity.
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