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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1929
Page
3
Maynard residents and friends are mentioned in a mix of social visits, church events, school news, and local incidents. Notable items include National Music Week plans, a court case involving Patrolman Harold Hanson, and upcoming community activities from the Maynard Teachers Club and Unity Circle I C A.
The Jayward Players rehearse Bone 1 and Passes By as a comedy to be presented on May 19 at Waltham Street Hall. Cast includes Helen Hincliffe Mise Waterhouse Mrs Beatrice Miss Ruth Finn Quy ene Walter Denniston and Jorge ison.
The family expresses gratitude to all who offered kindness during their recent bereavement. Special thanks go to Assabet Lodge Manchester Unity Progressive Lodge K of P and the Carpenter's Union for their support. MRS M MARTIN AND FAMILY
The Legion Auxiliary hosted a bridge and whist party at Odd Fellows hall to aid disabled veterans at Bedford Hospital. Prize winners included Mrs. Dineen Hartin Cowles Jones Bariteau Rasmussen Cowpers Garron Irwin Sheridan. Prizes were donated by local supporters A. J. Bourke Gruber Bros Howard Case W X Macurda and the Hird sisters. Margaret Hird chaired the committee.
Shrubs and improvements were added on the Main Street school grounds by the Conservation department of the Maynard Women's Club under a long running program. A Green Sun dies the gift from John Kirkegaard of the Nurseries to be placed on the grounds on Summer Street. The department lists Mrs. James Mahoney as chairman, with Mrs. Lena McCleary and Miss Fraterica Wade as members.
A Downey family reunion was held Sunday at Wheelers Pond in Stow. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Downey and family Frank Sprcey, Frank Downey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ghester Downey and children of Acton, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cow Boy Minnie Downey, Mr. and Fred Sealey and daughter, Earl Glazier and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nixon of Somerville.
William Martin aged 59 died at his Maple Street home after a long illness. Survived by wife Ann and son Joseph with a brother Joseph, all of Maynard. Funeral held at the home at 2 pm with Rev. William Boisourt officiating and hymns by Mrs. John Sunderland and Mrs. Beatrice Jordan. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery with lodge members attending.
Maynard Grange members will present a sketch titled Taking the Third Degree in the Grange at the May 9 meeting. Grace Whitney will discuss ants. A potluck is requested, and a business meeting will follow at Cooperative Hall with a Scotland lecture by Professor J. Rummer of Rowley and a Scottish impersonation by Norman.
A large assembly attended the Mizpah Rebekah lodge initiation at Gold Fellows Hall with Mrs. Eleanor Jones presiding and commendations given to Lodge officers. A supper followed a brief business session as Mother’s Day events and upcoming meetings were outlined by church and fraternal groups in the area.
A Maynard Methodist service at the church featured a sermon by Rev. C Garland on the objectives of using Christ as head of the church. The evening at St George’s Church observ ed National Music Week with hymns, scriptures, and prayers led by the new pastor.
An ad describes comfortable shoes for home use from Rickles Shoe Store with a focus on affordable options. It highlights casual footwear suitable for indoor wear and everyday comfort.
The annual meeting and May Luncheon of the Maynard Womans Club will be held Tuesday May 14 at the high school auditorium. Mrs. Harry Burnham will speak on The R's of Home Making.
Sunday notices list Pastor Charles C. Garland leading services. Bible readings and Epworth meeting are scheduled with morning and afternoon sessions. Evening events include a lecture by Dr. Garland and family and a Model meeting on Monday.
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