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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1917

Page

4

Maynard Man Dies of Heart Trouble at 74

John Mannion, a respected resident, died of heart trouble at his daughter’s home on Parks Street Thursday night. He was 74, born in Ireland, and had lived in Littleton, South Acton, and town before passing. Funeral Mass at St. Bridget’s followed by burial in St. Bernard’s cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs Frank Tobin and Mrs George Murphy and two sons Thomas and John.

John Mannion Mrrs Frank Tobin Parks St Ireland Littleton South Acton St. Bridget’s Church P. D. Meagher Walter J. Browne Frank Cummings Concord Junction A. A. Hilferty Michael Henry James William Eden Tobin Andrew Fardy St. Bernard’s Cemetery Concord George Murphy North Acton Thomas Mannion Everett

Elma Conant Weds Carl Lund in Stow Unitarian Church

Miss Elma Conant daughter of Mrs. Susan Conant and Carl Lund son of John Lund of Stow were married Saturday at 6 PM in Stow Unitarian church. Rev Moulton officiated. Bridesmaids ushers guests carried flowers and music included Lohengrin and Mendelssohn. They plan to reside on Great Road, Stow after a brief wedding tour.

Elma Conant Carl Lund Susan Conant John Lund Stow Hoiriseg Unitarian Church Mr. Moulton Killarney Priscilla Harriman Marion Goding Ethel Eleanor Fletcher George Curtiss Boston Mendelssohn Mre Lund Stow High School Stow Grange

Anniversary Dance and Whist Party by AOH Ladies

The Ladies' auxiliary of AOH held an anniversary dance and whist party at Cooperative hall on Wednesday with a large turnout. The event featured a 14 member party orchestra, patriotic decorations, and prizes for both ladies and gents winners. Ladies first went to Miss Annie O Connell of Concord Junction, followed by Miss Beatrice Malone and Miss Olive Morgan. gents first went to Bernard Garrigan and John Kane, with Louis Kelley as consolation. The counters were Mrs. Robert White, Mrs. Mary Wall, and Mrs. Mary Moore, and the organizing committee included Mrs. White, Mrs. Margaret McCarthy, Mrs. Mary Wall, Misses Laura Moore, Mary Driscoll, Olive Morgan, and May King.

Cooperative Hall Musd Annie O’connnell Concord Junction Beatrice Malone Olive Morgan Bernard Garrigan John Kane Louis Kelley

Young Peoples Christian Association Convention in Glendale

The Young People's Christian Association convention of Massachusetts and New York will be held at Glendale St Lutheran Church on June 2 and 3. A concert at Cooperative Hall on June 2 features seven choirs with speakers Rev Alpo Setala of Republic Michigan and Rev Mr Miller of Boston Lutheran Church.

Young People’s Christian Association Churches of Massachusetts New York Glendale, St. Lutheran Church Cooperative Hall Alpo Setala Republic Michigan Glendale St. Church Mr. Miller Lutheran Church Boston

Regular Christian Endeavor Meeting at Congregational Church

The Christian Endeavor society held its regular monthly meeting in the vestry of the Congregational church on Monday evening. Miss Emma Guillow presided in the absence of President Edith Gatlick, and a social hour followed under the guidance of committee chair Sadie Flood.

Christian Endeavor Society Congregational Church Emma Guillow Edith Gatlick Sadie Flood

Ascension Day Masses at St Bridget’s Church

At St Bridget's Church the feast of the Ascension will be observed with masses at 5 6 45 and 7 30 in the morning and a service at 7 30 in the evening Confessions will be heard this afternoon and evening.

St. Bridget’s Church

Congregational Church Services and Sunday School Schedule

Rev. Frederick N. Rutan leads a morning service with sermon at 10 45 Sunday followed by Sunday school at noon. Junior C E at 4 p m and Senior C E at 6 p m with graduates moving to the senior department. Evening service at 7 o clock.

Frederick N. Rutan C. E

Cheney elected senior proctor at Boston University arts college

The College of Liberal Arts at Boston University elects Ralph H. E. Cheney of 15 Brooks Street as senior proctor for the coming year. Cheney is a Maynard High School graduate. Proctors serve as faculty and student representatives, present undergraduate views, and assist in examinations.

College of Liberal Arts Boston University Ralph H. EB. Cheney Brooks St Cheney Maynard High School

Millington Boy Aids Farm Under School Mobilization

Arthur Millington, son of the Supt. of Schools, works on John G Peck’s farm in Stow. The high school student’s labor is credited as part of regular school work to support mobilization and boost food production.

Arthur Millington William H. Millington John G.peck Stow

Entertainment at Congregational church by Senior C E society

The Senior Christian Endeavor society plans an entertainment at the vestry of the Congregational church on Thursday evening. A miscellaneous program includes a sketch titled Examination Day at Wood Hill School led by Miss Ethel Carlson and Gavin Taylor Jr. Rae entertainment starts at 8 p.m. with refreshments to follow.

Christian Endeavor Society The Congregational Church Wood Hill Ethel Carlson Gavin Taylor, Jr Rae

Licenses Issued for Peddlers This Week

Peddlers licenses were issued to Gorge Kaler and William Bishop for 13.75 dollars. One dollar goes to the state weights and measures, 76 cents funds a peddler badge, and the remainder to the town treasurer. Local sealer Joshua Edwards enforces the license law. Mr and Mrs William Smith and children of Charlestown visited the Smiths of Pleasant Street on Sunday.

Gorge’ Kaler William Bishop Commonwealth Joshua Edwards William Smith Charlestown Pleasant St

Evening School Closes After Successful Season

The evening school ended for the season Friday after a strong year. The first session was in January with 219 attendees and an overall term average of 124 pupils. Several students applied for naturalization papers and some enlisted in U S military service. Principal Horace Bates led the program assisted by Miss Cl lever Sullivan Grace Bishop Doris Carney and Otti Leino.

U.S Horace Bates Clemmie Sullivan Grace Bishop Doris Carney Otti Leino

Town guardsmen praised for support and hospitality

The company of soldiers reports excellent treatment from the town, with club rooms offered, social events attended, and gifts of tobacco. All are in good health and gratefully acknowledge the town’s courtesies and generosity.

Land Plowed for School Garden Plots

Land behind the Main Street school has been plowed and harrowed, with 35 pupils receiving plots for school gardens. Planting began this week under H. Linwood White of the State Board of Agriculture, focusing on root crops like turnips beets and potatoes.

H. Linwood White State Board of Agriculture

White Cross Guild Entertainment and Dance at Cooper Hall

The White Cross Guild hosts an entertainment and dance at Cooperative Hall on Tuesday evening in June. Proceeds support a fund for emergency hospital relief equipment led by Rev. M. J. Scanlan of Boston.

White Cross Guild Cooperative Hall M. J. Scanlan Boston

Joffre Parade Bugler Waino Kauppi Performs Across Boston

Waino Kauppi served as bugler for the Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston in the Joffre parade at Bas top Saturday. Later he played with Teel's band at Faneuil Hall and with the game orchestra at the State banquet at Copley Plaza in the evening.

Waino Kauppi Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston Bastop Teel Faneuil Hall Game Orchestra Copley Plaza

Glendale St Lutheran Church Social Plans

Glendale St Lutheran Church members hosted an entertainment and social at the church on Saturday evening. Rev. George Yoki of Quincy preached, with addresses by pastor Edward Isaac of Brighton and Matti Heinonen, Sunday school superintendent.

Glendale St Lutheran Church George Yoki Quincy Edward Isaac Brighton Matti Heinonen

Rival teams vie for American Powder works crown

Rival baseball squads contest the series for the American Powder works championship. The keg shop team led by Louis Kelly faces the outside workers captained by Ray Sims as honors remain undecided after recent games.

American Powder Works Louis Kelly Ray Sims

Dorcas Society Preps for Fall Grange Fair

The Dorcas society gathered at Mrs. Alice Martin's home on Friday to sew and prepare fancy items for the annual Grange fair in the fall. The group will meet again Friday at Mrs. Frank E. Sanderson's Lincoln Street residence.

Dorcas Society Alice Martin Frank E. Sanderson Lincoln St

John Coulter dies after two weeks illness at Elm Street

Funeral held Thursday for John Coulter who died at midnight Monday May 7 at his home after a two weeks illness from apoplexy. Born in Glasgow 49 years ago he lived in Maynard since childhood. Survived by wife Edith Speight son Walter mother Mrs Jane Coulter three brothers and one sister. He served in local lodges and mills and played semi pro baseball in Maynard. Interment Glenwood Cemetery with numerous floral tributes.

John Coulter Elm St Glasgow Scotland Edith Speight E. F. Hunt Congregational Church Walter Jane Coulter Frank William James Coulter Albert Axford Summer Hill Lodge Loyal Assabet, Lodge M. A Noble Grand Assabet Mills Maynard Frederick N. Rutan Fred Axford Joe Marsden Loyal Assabet Lodge John Sheridan Che S Turnbull Edward Doherty John . Peterson Ballardvele Providencé Moosup Ase Lyme Glenwood Cemetery

Commencement Week Plans At High School

Plans for Commencement week are outlined with a junior reception on June 26, a public ratitation exercise on June 27, and the M H S alumni annual meeting on June 28.

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