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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
3
Maynard residents report new car purchases, baby announcements, guests from nearby towns, and community activities. Local clubs plan concerts and church events while students prepare for graduation and school activities. The town witnesses accidents, travels, and civic notices as spring progresses.
George Hooper announced Mr. Samuel Wilson was needed at the mills. About 60 coworkers gathered in the Powder Mill club room to honor his 68th birthday. Sumner Rogers spoke for the group as they presented Wilson with a fine chair. Wilson, with 41 years of service at the American Powder Co., expressed his thanks. A social hour followed.
Mrs Kronberg died at her Harriman court home Sunday at 2:45 AM after a five week illness. Born in Ireland she came to America at age eight. A 24 year town resident she is survived by daughter Mrs William Woodman and son A W Edward. Funeral at St Bridget's Church with burial in St Bridget's Cemetery. Card thanks from Bridget O'Brien and family. Maynard May 16, 1911.
Plans cover Memorial Day observances by Isaac Davis post G A R with services in Maynard Acton and Stow. Veterans and delegates attend school ceremonies, graves are decorated, and a Memorial Sunday address by Rev. T J Judge follows a noon dinner in Masonic hall.
The Concord district Massachusetts Sunday School association held its annual meeting at the Congregational church with full attendance. Afternoon talks covered practical teaching and growth, with officers elected including Adams of Concord Junction as treasurer and Toth of Maynard as vice president, eleven towns represented.
The board of selectmen advances a new phase of town improvements. Work begins on Main Road from the car barn to Stow line with a steam roller and tar and oil surfacing. Concrete sidewalks will extend from the paper mill bridge to the post office and a new fountain will be installed near the Congregational church. The project aims to enhance appearance and inspire respect from travelers.
Some Business Men's club members push widening the group to include all townspeople interested in public improvements, aiming to attract broader civic participation though others worry the current name deters non business members. James Rean begins this week as high school baseball coach with data guiding a likely winning team rebuild.
A basement fire at the Boston Clothing Co store Saturday evening was stopped by quick actions of the fire department after Joseph Dineen raised the alarm from box 52. Hose 1 arrived fast and battled a well developed blaze that threatened the basement and attic stock but was contained with no losses yet estimated. The cause is believed to be an electrical switch.
Connie Mack is named as the legendary talent developer while Supt. Brick of the local schools is set to challenge him as the school league in lower grades develops strong ball players. Standings show Rancroft 6th with six wins, Nam 8th with two, Rancroft 7th and 5th with three wins apiece, Rancroft 7th with one win and five losses, and Main 6th with six losses.
Marlboro-Hideon Gas Co begins ravine pipe installation to extend gas service and plans rapid progress. Work starts on Main and Nason streets in Maynard, then moves to Madsen and other areas as tar coatings are applied. Also notes advance sale at Leroy's store and a Cottage house listing at 197 Gummer et Maynard with a seven room layout and garden potential.
Short classified notice from Maynard Massachusetts listing a situation wanted as second girl at No 6 Front Street and a tenement to let half of a home, with address Summer Street and a Mrs Seph Roberts. The fragmentary text suggests a small early 20th century suburban ad bundle.
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