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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
3
Maynard columns report weekends at Waltham and Reading, new hires at local firms, a Mass General Hospital operation recovery, dance events, lodge activities, housing moves, street improvements, and committees for St. Bridget's church. Community figures attend, travel, and engage in civic deeds and social gatherings.
Magdalene chapter presented a strong program in Cooperative hall. The Huff Concert Co with Marion Clarke offered varied instrumental and vocal selections led by George Sykes and praised for range and sweetness. Readers and musicians received enthusiastic applause as Maynard enjoyed one of its finest entertainments.
In Concord district court Alexander Simone Rosco Telese and Antonia Russo faced charges from a Sunday Waltham Street fight. Simone received four months total for assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a weapon, Terese and Russo were fined five dollars each, others were discharged. A Florida court row added Antonio Trouski ten dollar and Adolph Vitoris five dollar fines. Special officers Sullivantere Driscoll O'Brien and Patrolman King kept busy. Upright piano for sale in Harriman Court.
The South Acton Dramatic Club presented an engaging show under the Congregational church Ladies Benevolent Society. Cast members delivered convincing interpretations from Elijah Gooding to Mary Jones, while the event benefited the society and drew audience approval.
The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational church held its annual meeting in the church parlor on Thursday afternoon with reports from officers and committee heads followed by the election of officers. New president is Mrs Mary McCleary and an executive board selection includes Mrs Geo H Gutteridge as treasurer and other officers. A supper was served afterward by a committee led by Mrs Gavin Taylor and Mrs Fred Taylor.
The Enterprise notes rising interest in the 10th district race with many candidates possible. Progressives plan to oppose Senator Crane and back anti reelection candidates, while Crane has friends in the district making a clash likely.
A large delegation from Isaac Davis Post G A R attended the 30th anniversary in West Acton Friday evening. Rev A M Osgood spoke, praised as learned and eloquent, with local attendees including L D Wilson O B Fowler John Wall James Carney W G Priest and A D Holt. Herbert Mallinson joined Smokeless Powder Works chemistry department for experience.
Maynard cleanups its streets after a town wide effort led by the Maynard Women’s club. Volunteers removed rubbish and improved sidewalks while travelers noted the change. The club’s committee included Mrs. Daniel Goodenow Mrs. A T Haynes Mrs Fred Randall Mrs George Newton Mrs J M Bellows Mrs Wilder N Macurda and Mrs Howard Wilson.
The article notes Mothers' Day on Sunday May 12 marked to honor motherhood with flowers, especially pinks. It cites nationwide observance growing from last year and asks readers what their share will be, urging recognition of mothers living or departed.
Samuel Lever shows growth from a small start using modern methods and a strong advertising push. His latest step is the purchase of the Lesnick shoe store, expanding stock and widening his business influence.
Observed in the old country fashion, the Vappa May Day parade drew about 500 Finnish residents through the town’s main street. They gathered at Parker Street hall for the evening program featuring Mat ti Laitaila of Fitchburg delivering a stirring address, plus songs and recitations by Sunday school children and solos by Mrs. Mary Salmi and Wiilo Koskela.
The Irish drama Shamrock and Rose is set for Wednesday evening May 29 under the Ladies Auxiliary No 33 ADH. The cast includes Mrs B Collins Miss Annie V Manning Miss Agnes Waldron James Farrell Daniel Sullivan Emmett Riley Frank Sheridan Walter White James Hoar and Charles Bradley.
The Maynard Dramatic Club reports a phenomenal advance for The Country Minister to be staged at Music Hall on May 14 and 16. Audiences praise the rehearsals and call this piece the best yet from the club’s stellar troupe.
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