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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1920

Page

8

Maynard injured at barn altercation near stairs

Jeremiah Cullinane Maynard suffered an injury at M. Peterson s barn this week when a charge squeezed him against a stair wall. Charles Bill and family from Los Angeles are visiting friends in Great Road. Miss Bliss Noyes Whitman and Smith plan to attend tonight s Tremont Theatre performance of Mary in Boston. George Snow, longtime resident, spent the day renewing acquaintances and will summer in Maine after a Florida trip.

Jeremiah Cullinane M. Peterson Charles Bill Los Angeles Cal Charles Keene Great Rd Mabel. Bliss Florence . Noyes Walter Whitman Lindsey Smith Mary Tremont Theatre Boston George Snow Florida Maine

Reports arrive on post office carrier exam

Arthur J. Sullivan, local secretary for the United States Civil Service Commission, announced that the exam reports have arrived for the local post office carrier position. Six candidates took the examination, with two to be appointed.

Arthur J. Sullivan United States Civil Service Commission

Town Farm Let to Gager for Year. Hospital Plans Discussed

The barn and land along the town street have been leased for one year to Mr. Gager of Stow who moved into a building on the property after selling his Conant farm. He will farm the rented portion and the overseers may rent the entire farm if not used for hospital purposes. A special town meeting will decide this. A hospital committee of the Business Men's Association surveyed the house and will prepare a report.

Gager Stow Conant Farm Business Men's Association

Mothers' Day Observances At Local Churches

Mothers' Day observances filled the weekend with services at the Methodist church where Rev. D M Angell preached on The Love of Mother. Members greeted attendees with patriotic ribbon gifts replacing carnations. A special choir program featured Mary Parmenter Archer and quartet members. An evening union service at the Congregational church featured H E Dodge of Fall River Y M C A.

Methodist Church D. M. Angell Mary Parmenter Archer Elmer Cooy Ralph Jones Albert Goettler William Johnston Congregational Church H.E. Dodge Fall River

Star infielder Hornsby deal ends as Rickey refuses

Indianapolis club figure Jack Hendricks acted as commissioner in a high profile bid to acquire Roger Hornsby from St Louis. Branch Rickey refused a $100,000 cash offer plus two players and a $10,000 commission, noting no ballplayer is worth such a price. McGraw proposed the $70,000 plus players plan, but Rickey rejected it.

Jack Hendricks Indianapolis Cardinals Branch Rickey St. Louis Roger Hornsby Indianapoli John McGraw Giants Hendricks East National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs McGraw New York Hornsby J. A. C. Jones The Jones Rickey

Global sports notes and boxing tied to markets

The piece surveys multiple sports developments. It mentions a boom in wrestling, a protective association for New England soccer players, the Davis Cup retention by Australian tennis stars, a new boxing club in Tia Juana, and a Pueblo boxer’s California tour. It also notes British golf ball imports, favorable exchange rates aiding foreign goods, Tom Jones scouting on the Pacific coast, and Sydney’s bicycle saucer track slated for demolition to host larger crowds.

Legion Post to Hold Thursday Meeting at Antlers Club

Frank J. Demars Post American Legion plans a Thursday night session at the Antlers club rooms. Committees on carnival July 4 picnic and membership to report. The July picnic day will feature two baseball games track and field events and other attractions. A state wide membership drive seeks to enlist ex service men, Maynard reports a membership over 175 and many service men are residents. drive aims to enroll those not yet members.

Frank J. Demars Post American Legion Antlers The Legion Maynard

Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Presents The Travelling Lily at Clinton

Mizpah Rebekah lodge presented The Travelling Lily to Clinton on Tuesday evening. Auto trucks and private cars carried over 75 members to Clinton where an enjoyable evening of entertainment and a light meal followed. The lodge furnished the program which included a comedy sketch The Train To Mauro with Mary Leithhead, Robert Lester, John Shaw in acting roles, a 20 piece Zobo band in uniform led by Robert Lester, and vocal solos by Elmer Cook and William Johnston.

Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Clinton Mizpah Lodge Mauro Mary Leithead Robert Lester John Shaw Elmer Cook William Johnston

Salvation Army Home Service Drive Opens with Canvass

A town campaign led by Mrs. George H. Merrick and a 30 woman committee begins a house to house drive for Maynard's Salvation Army appeal. Maynard sets a $1250 quota under the slogan A man may be down but never out with Thomas F. Parker as local chairman and Legion assistance committee.

Salvation Army Home Service George H. Merrick Woman's Club Maynard Thomas F. Parker The Legion

Campaign Team of Hodges Callahan White and Sher

The campaign is composed of Albert Hodges Neal Callahan Joseph White Mailee Depniston and Harold Sher an.

Campaign Albert Hodges Neal Callahan Joseph White Mailee Depniston and Harold Sheran

Spectator thrill as runaway horse dashes through streets

A horse owned by Mr. Herrick went wild Monday morning in a dramatic dash from the Haynes yard to Nason and Main streets. It toppled a buggy, avoided cars, and smashed a wagon, narrowly missing injuries to bystanders. The horse escaped harm but created constant excitement as it bounded past parked autos and pedestrians.

Mr. Herrick Summer St Nason Main Sts J. J. Hil Ferty Nason St Main St W. A. Haynes Louis Emerson Lucius Maynard

Assabet Aerie F C E Holds Regular Meeting

Assabet Aerie F C E met at Eagle hall and initiated 20 candidates while receiving 47 membership applications. A memorial service is planned for early June with class initiation on June 6 and annual officer elections selecting Moynihan presiding Chidley vice president Bouldin secretary O Leary treasurer Peterson chaplain Prosper inside guard Chidley outside guard and Dr Dwight Cowles elected Aerie physician. Civil Service clerical exams set for Saturday morning.

John O'Leary Harold Peterson Jas Prosper George Chidley Dwight Cowles

Congregational Church Sees Strong Turnout and New Officers

Vincent Kelley now residences in Marlbro and works as a truck driver in Boston. Congregational Church reports a heavy turnout with many pledges, new officers installed including Mrs. Mary McCleary and Alexander Pettigrew. Membership welcomed Mrs. George B Hooper and Hazel Hooper, Grant Denniston, Mrs. C H Champagne, Mrs. H L Galusha, and Rev BE Atiyeh. Weekend programs include a union service, Pastor’s class, prayer meeting, and a Maynard church rules discussion.

H. L. Galusha BE. N. Atiyeh Maynard Seiers Gertrude Moore

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