Maynard Monu ment Committee Advances Patriotism Drive
Maynard Soldiers and Sailors monument committee met at the water commissioners office. It reports 919.91 cash on hand and 150 pledged, including 100 from Charles A Welch lodge A F and A M 25 from Maynard Enterprise and 25 from Charles H Persons. A five member subcommittee was appointed to raise funds and awaken interest. A design by Robert Hartin of Maynard Granite and Marble Co. at 2500 was favorably received. The article notes growing patriotism and educational value of a monument to inspire locals and newcomers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
Water Commissioners’ Office
Charles A. Welchlodge
Maynard Enterprise
Charles H. Persons
Savings
Department of the Maynard Trust Co
A. J. Coughlan
Joshua Naylor
A. D. Holt
Harvey Harwood
C. J. Lynch
Robert Hartin
Maynard Granite and Marble Co
New England
Massachusetts
United
Jurors Present Waite with Loving Cup After Session
Joshua Edwards as president of the Jurors' association presented Justice Waite with a loving cup on behalf of the association. John Flood and Edwards were jurors from this session, and their services concluded Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Edwards
Jurors’ Association
Superior Court
Justice Waite
Mr. Edwards
John Flood
Minstrel Rehearsals For St Bridget's Reunion Show
The minstrel troupe rehearses twice weekly for the St Bridget's church reunion at Colonial hall on Wednesday evening April 18. The show features old time favorites and tickets are selling rapidly for a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bridget’s Church
Colonial Hall
Property transfer sparks push for town playground on Glendale
Papers passed through H. A. Wilson's office transferring Glendale Street property owned by Mrs. Julius Lowe to Joseph Rogers. The site adjoins Nason Street school lot and a Business Men's association meeting urged the town to buy it for an expanded children s playground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Wilson
Glendale St
Julius Lowe
Joseph Rogers
Nason ‘St
Business Men’s Association
W C T U Hostesses Large Guest Night at Mrs Wilson Home
The annual W C T U guest night at Brooks street home drew about 50 guests from South and West Acton and Melrose. Edgar A Hall gave a travel talk on The Orient with stories from Korea China and Japan and a Victrola concert featured arias and selections by Mozart McCormack Gluck Homer Lucia Powell Murphy and Sousa. Ice cream cake and coffee followed a social hour as the committee led by Mrs A M Osgood Mrs Amory Maynard and Mrs H A Wilson planned the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. Wilson
Brooks St
South
West Acton
Melrose
Orient
Edgar A. Hall
Hall
Korea
China
Japan
Mozart
John McCormack
Alma Gluck
Louise Homer
Lucia
Maude Powell
Lambert Murphy
Sousa
A. M. Osgood
Amory ‘Maynard
H. A. Wilson
Primaries Set for Delegates to Constitutional Convention
Primary elections for nominating delegates to the constitutional convention will be held at Cooperative Hall on Tuesday April 3 from 6 to 8 30 p m Polls open for 16 at large 4 from the congressional district and 1 from the representative district Votes reflect broad statewide debate on initiative referendum biennial erections woman suffrage and other reforms Local interest centers on Alfred E McCleary as the sole candidate for delegate from Maynard with Dr F P Glazier and ex Rep Fred Trull also running in the representative district About 52 at large candidates and eight congressional hopefuls are listed in The Enterprise amid low overall voter interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Hall
Alfred E. McCleary
Maynard
F. P. Glazier
Fred Trull
Hudson
McCleary
Public Lecture On The Point Of View Of The Child
A free public lecture will be given Wednesday afternoon April 4 at Masonic Hall under the direction of the local W C T U. Prof. Marshall L. Perrin will speak on The Point of View of the Child. Tickets may be obtained from any local union member. Perrin has a nationwide reputation as a public speaker and is devoted to child welfare without remuneration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Marshall L. Perrin
Local postmasters named recruiting officers for military service
An executive order appoints postmasters to recruit for all branches. They will provide blanks, handle physical examinations, and arrange transport to nearest military headquarters. Postmaster A. J. Coughlan reported an inquiry from a Polish resident seeking to enlist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Coughlan
Government order secures Melton yardage for Assabet mills
The American Wool Woolen Co. received a government order for 425000 yards of Melton at 3.45 a yard, about 1500000 dollars in value. Final deliveries are expected in about five months, and the order has been turned over to Assabet mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wool Woolen Co
Melton
Assabet
Unions 771 and 943 Join as Local 771 UTW A Wing
A Friday night joint meeting at Masonic hall led to the amalgamation of Local Unions 771 and 943. The new unit is Local 771 of the United Textile Workers of America. Thomas McMahon, UTW A organizer, spoke to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
United Textile Workers of America
Thomas McMahon
A. F. of L
Home on Vacation at Agricultural College
Roy Lent and Frank Binks, students at the Massachusetts Agricultural College, spend spring vacation at home. Don has been practicing in the gymnasium cage with baseball batteries and plans to try out for an infield position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lent
Frank Binks
Mass. ‘Agricultural ‘College
Don
Second Hearing on Petition for Pardon for George Morris
The governors council pardon committee held a second hearing on George F. Morris's petition. Morris, once of this town, was sentenced to life in state prison in December 1905 for murder in the second degree. Testimony praised his character. action was postponed a week for council members to visit him. His wife and sister of the victim are noted, with family concerns cited over potential release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor’s Council
George F. Morris
John Connors
Sullivan
William Scully
James Ramsey
Middlesex County
Lowell
Morris
Call for Volunteers at M E Church Service
At the Sunday morning service of the M E Church a large attendance heard Pastor A Morrill Os good preach on The Call for Volunteers for Christian Service. An 7 p m lecture on Companionship in Sacrifice followed with an illustrated song Jerusalem by a quartet led by Hattie Naylor Jennie Naylor Lindsey Smith and Albert Hodges. The service closed with America sung by the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
A. Morrill Osgood
Jerusalem
Hattie
Jennie Naylor
Lindsey Smith
Albert Hodges
America
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Wilson Concord
Ita
Standard Paint Co
South Acton
the Green Stamp Store
P. N. Dalton
Concord, Mass
the Madden Press
Glover & Palmer
W. I. Glover
Chas, Palmer
P.O. Box
Masonic
Odd Fellow
Masonic Social Club
Odd Fellows
Masonic Club
Herber W. Clark
Waltham
Thomas’ Wright
Robert Jackson
Thomas Denniston
Frank Archer
Joseph Martin
Fred Randell
James Lent
Odd Fellows Social Club
George Morris
Maxwell
Maxwell ‘Service
Detroit
Macone Bros
White Rocks
Sterlingworth Poultry
E.R. Stone
Mer
Summer Street
Mass
Austin MacRae
Main St
Concord
The
Bank
W. J. Murray
Parker Street
P. H. Murphy's
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