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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1916

Page

4

Maynard Patriots Plan Fourth of July Celebration

Residents of Maynard organize a July 4 celebration beginning with a bonfire on Summerhill and a parade of automobiles. James Mullin leads the bonfire crew with local support and a permit from Fire Chief Gutteridge, and Fred Taylor heads the parade division. A Thursday meeting in Creighton’s Block seeks volunteers and funding from businesses to finalize committees.

Creighton James Mullin George H. Gutteridge Lucius Maynard Summerhill Fred Taylor

Parish Fund Concert at Glendale St Lutheran Church

A parish fund concert at Glendale Street Lutheran Church featured an address of welcome, choir selections under Rev Alpo Setala, two solos by Miss Hilja Tuikka, and poems by Miss Ida Sulkala. Rev A M Osgood gave an address, with ladies choir numbers, closing hymn and prayer. Coffee and cake were served during intermission.

Glendale St. Lutheran Church Alpo Setala Hilja Tuikka Ladies’ Choir Ida Sulkala A. M. Osgood M. E. Church

Maynard Woman's Club to attend Marlboro cooking demo

The Maynard Woman's Club received an invitation from Marlboro Woman's Club to attend a cooking demonstration by the Mah Gas Co. in Marlboro on Thursday afternoon. Special cars will depart the square at 1 30 p m.

Maynard Woman's Club Marlborough Woman's Club Mah. Gas Co Marlboro

Narrow Escape After Delivery Truck Tumbles Down Embankment

Jacob Rosenstein proprietor of Maynard Cleaning Dyeing Co. and Harry Nyman escaped serious harm when a newly added delivery truck turned over on a street car track. Rosenstein, driving for speed, was pinned under the vehicle and freed by a Maynard car crew and motorman. Both men suffered injuries, with Rosenstein shaken and Nyman bruised and needing stitches. The overturned truck sustained minor damage, repairable for about $50.

Jacob Rosenstein Harry Nyman Maynard Cleaning @ Dyeing Co Mr. Rosenstein Nyman Maynard Rosenstein Edward

Sealer of Weights and Measures Edwards On Regular Salary

Joshua Edwards, long time sealer, is placed on a regular salary of 135 dollars a year. Previously he was paid from the fees he collected. A 1914 legislative act requires that the salary be paid and all collected fees go into the town treasury.

Joshua Edwards

Four Day Closure at Nason Street School Owing to Cold

The Nason Street school closed for four days due to cold weather and a boiler repair. the heating plant was out of service when the cold wave hit.

Nason St

Old Country Dance Hosted by Socialist Club

An old country dance was held Saturday evening at the Socialist club hall on Parker street. An accordion provided the music and a large attendance enjoyed refreshments.

Socialist Club Parker St

Lecture at Congregational church on Filipinos by W H Millington

Supt. of Schools W H Millington gave an evening talk at the Congregational church about Filipinos. Slides illustrated the lecture and his personal island service experience as a teacher added interest.

Supt. of W. H. Millington Congregational Church Islands

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Helpful Says Local Resident

Mrs. Jennie Williams of 21 Sumner St Meribore reports kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She claims headaches faded and her kidneys improved, noting continued use over a year. The testimonial is part of a public proof drive by Foster Milburn Co., Props. N. Y.

Airboro Doan Oh Aes Po Jennie Williams Sumner St. Meribore Ty Doans Dean Jennies Foster Milburn Co

Mrs Rolfe to Speak at W C T U Meeting Postponed

The W. C. T. U. regular meeting was postponed from Thursday to Friday at 3 p.m. at Mrs. Benjamin Townsend's home on Lincoln Street. Mrs. A. Rolfe of Concord will speak, with Mrs. H. A. Wilson presiding and Mrs. A. Maynard as soloist.

Benjamin Townsend Lincoln St A. Rolfe Concord H. A. Wilson A. Maynard

18 NEW OWNER Edward White to Continue Cigar Manufacturing

Edward White of Maynard has purchased the business of C. J. Lynch and will continue the Middlesex and Captor cigar brands. A native of Maynard, White is a respected cigarmaker with years of factory experience and a noted baseball pitcher and team captain.

Edward White C. J. Lynch Mr. White White Middlesex Captor

Former resident Dr Robert Rich weds Miss Frances Lane

Former Maynard resident Dr Robert Rich son of Mrs and the late Dr F A Rich married last Wednesday to Miss Frances Lane of Arlington at the bride s home. They received many presents and plan to settle in Arlington after a brief wedding tour. Rich opened a Boston dental office after college and built a substantial practice.

Maynard Robert Rich F. A. Rich Frances Lane Arlington Charles Richardson Rich Boston

Crowning of Queen of May at St. Bridget’s Church

Crowning ceremony for the Queen of May took place at St. Bridget’s Church on Sunday afternoon. Harold Powers led the procession with 160 girls in white and 150 boys, including altar and flower girls Helen Morgan and Marjorie Filferty. Florence Maley crowned the queen with assistance from Genevieve Murphy and Gladys Howes. Rev. Walter Browne officiated. music by A. A. Hilferty accompanied the rites as the Rosary and Litany were recited and the parish consecration read. Benediction followed amid a beautifully decorated shrine and large attendance.

St. Bridget’s Church Harold Powers Helen Morgan Marjorie Filferty Florence Maley Genevieve Murphy Gladys Howes Walter Browne A. A. Hilferty

Knights of Kaleva Hold Annual Meeting at Alku Temple Hall

The Knights of Kaleva conducted their annual meeting Saturday evening at the Alku Temple hall, gathering members for organizational business and community engagement.

The Knights of Kaleva Alku Temperance Hall

Lectures in Hudson explore church teachings for clarity

Local Knights of Pythias members plan to attend Hudson lectures by Rev. Peter J. to dispel misconceptions and prejudice about church teachings. Dominick Sobeika and Mary Chises wed Sunday afternoon at the parochial residence, officiated by Rev. Patrick D. Meagher.

K. of P Hudson Peter J Dominick Sobeika Mary Chises Patrick D. Meagher Sims

Parsonage Aid Society Hosts Salad Supper

The Parsonage Aid society of the M E church held a successful salad supper in the church vestry Saturday evening. Committee in charge was Mrs A M Os.

Parsonage Aid Society M. EB. Church A. M. Os

Memorial Service for Loyal Assabet Lodge Monument

Loyal Assabet lodge 6595 I C O F M A will hold a memorial service and dedication of a new monument on Sunday afternoon June 4. Grand Master George F Nuttal of Pawtucket R I will conduct the dedication, assisted by Grand Sec J B Clarke of Fall River Grand Master of Mass division George Marsh Harold J Wentzell and George N Rockett in official roles.

George N. Rockett Grand Treas Malden

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