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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1925
Page
1
Auction of W L Pickard property at Littleton near Long Pond on June 4 1926 at 10 AM. Cattle horses and dairy cows described plus a wide array of farm tools and machinery listed. Terms cash and catering provided. Proceeds to be sold with no reserve on some stock.
A sale of Lyman Tuttle heirs real estate in Acton to be held Saturday June 6 1925 at 1 PM and 2 to 5 PM for inspection. The property features a two room floor and a garage a storm porch maple shade trees a large garden and poultry yard with ten fruit trees. A $500 cash deposit or certified check required with balance due within 30 days.
Rev John Vaananen pastor of the Finnish Congregational Church in Maynard has been offered a larger post in Portland Oregon. He announced the call at a parish meeting and may resign in three months. Parishioners seek to keep him, while Portland church cites need for a minister with special qualifications after a careful search.
A West Acton fund drive for the Maynard Public Health Association surpassed $700 with several contributors yet to report. A fuller tally will be issued later as organizations including the Teachers' Club and the local nursing team are thanked for their support.
Mrs T W Strong and Dally visit her parents at Shelbern near Manchester New Hampshire. They are staying with Mr and Mrs Harry Bergoltz and Mr and Mrs Herbert Strong of Portland Maine. They spent the weekend at Nobscot Hill and note they were in Europe last year.
A fragmented report notes ongoing developments around a figure nicknamed the Razor in South Subduel. The text references Crocker and a shooter named Ulessney as part of the evolving situation, with no clear timeline or outcome.
Maynard May 27 James Carney Civil War veteran and last Grand Army of the Republic member in town died at his Lincoln Street home Monday afternoon at age 83. Born in 1842 in Nantwatch England he came to Lowell in 1848 and served throughout the war, wounded several times. Full military honors were given at St Bridget's with G A R and American Legion posts in charge. Burial was at St Budget's Cemetery. Survived by two sons Albert and William and three daughters Mrs Katherine Maynard and Mrs George ty of Junction.
Henry Clark, a well known Civil War veteran, has died after a long life. He passed away Thursday night around 8:46, aged many years. He was a prominent local figure and is survived by relatives and friends.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Mr and Mrs Haai hosting a Grange event with mentions of patriotic orders and guests from M and nearby. Details are unclear but indicate an evening gathering at a local grange hall.
An evening event featured attendees including Mrs. Mergersey and Mr. Briggs with Miss Merservey assisting. Hazel Baldwin Edith Johnson Romaine Clark and Marjorie Perry were among those present. Music was performed by violinist Mrs. Winship and accompanist Mrs. Maynard.
Mind of Citizen spoke at the Sudbury church union memorial service. The organ accompanied violin music as veterans were honored and a large attendance listened to the remarks. Memorial Day exercises will follow the usual plan with cemetery decoration then dinner at Town Hall hosted by the M E Church women.
The Woman's Club concluded its year with a Wednesday meeting in Town Hall at 2:30. Members and their husbands adjourned to Pine Woods, hosted by Colonel and Mrs Thom.
The article notes that every year a bouquet of flowers is given to each child during a ceremony. This year the pattern continues with the children receiving their blooms in a formal presentation.
The proposed church project envisions a colonial wood structure with arched ceiling and central spire. A basement under the auditorium will house a kitchen and dining room, with a west vestry containing assembly rooms, pastor’s study, and youth spaces to support services and church activities. The Finance Committee aims to raise 90 000 dollars now, insurance funds included, to begin work toward a total cost of about 110 000 dollars as approval was given at the church meeting.
The Minute Men plan their next meeting at the town hall area with local figures noted. Bertha Hall and Amy Hall visited Mrs. W. E. Whitcomb in Worcester. The Acton Cadet Band will debut at July 4 celebrations on Blanchard's Field. Memorial services for the G AR the W R A and the American Legion were held at the Congregational Church South Acton with Rev Ralph Barker delivering the address.
Babe Ruth arrived back in New York and went to his hotel after seven weeks at St. Vincent's hospital. He will begin daily workouts with the New York Yankees, but no full activity for at least a week. He now weighs 175 pounds, lighter than at training camp.
Abel G Haynes a prominent Maynard merchant and longtime town official died at his Summer Street home Tuesday after a three day illness. He was the town’s oldest citizen and wealthiest resident, member of the first town government since incorporation, and a director and trustee for local banks and savings institutions. He moved to Maynard in 1864, retiring from active business in 189?. he remained a key community figure throughout his life.
Commander George F. Wheeler of Old Concord Post 180 GAR announces no Memorial Day program for Old Concord. GAR, Ralph B Howmet Camp and Mansfield Post 168 ALA will decorate graves. Memorial exercises set Friday in schools under Wheeler with seven Old Concord Post members listed. National Guard Band from Massachusetts may participate.
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