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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1924
Page
8
Four large Everready 22 inch batteries and an assortment of storage batteries and phone accessories offered for purchase. Includes model A batteries and related items, with pricing available on request. Contact for details and delivery options.
William Ho Wood and daughter Grace Rackles return to Main School after winter in St Petersburg. Catherine and Christine MacDonald visit Arlington Sod relatives at John MacDonald’s home. John Mandriok, injured weeks ago by an auto, shows slow improvement at Deaconess Hospital as hopes rise for recovery. Ladies’ Union plans a lawn party July 4 at Concord Junction playgrounds with a ball game, Maynard Brass Band concert, and stalls offering crafts, refreshments, and toys.
The Achievement Club of West Concord Schools held a final exhibit and entertainment in the Harvey Wheeler School Hall drawing parents and friends. Middlesex County Extension Service showcased garments. awards went to Theodora Blodgett Ellen Diskin and Geraldine Hannon for sewing work.
A man born in Finland and resident of Maynard for 23 years killed himself with a razor at his home after writing a farewell note to his brother and speaking to his wife earlier. Police say domestic trouble preceded the tragedy tied to a recent divorce filing. He leaves a wife and three children and was employed in the card room of the Assabet Mille. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with burial at Glenwood cemetery.
The Union club hosted a Walters Scott Juvenile Band show in Association Hall on Friday night. Miss Gladys Graham of Concord Junction led the Walter Scott Juvenile Band as drum major in her first appearance, earning steady applause from a packed audience. The program featured band selections, dancing, solos, chorus, humorous readings, and a Scotch comedian James, who drew laughter throughout.
The Enterprise lists 25 cents for the first classified ad insertion and 15 cents for each additional 25 words. For ads over 25 words the charge is one cent per extra word. Cash must accompany the ad when sent to The Enterprise printing plant in Marlboro due to small charges.
Miss Graham, one of the youngest drum majors, led her band with veteran ease and grace. She delivered a pleading voice in The Song My Mother and closed the program with a Columbia dance and America song, drawing praise from artists and audience. She is slated to appear on Keith's circuit.
The Maynard Cricket club house burned to the ground Saturday night. Firefighters arrived by 8:15 pm but the structure was doomed due to high winds and dry timbers. The loss is estimated around $2000 with the building insured for about the same. The club, a local institution for 24 years, had faced raids and liquor suspicions in recent weeks.
Members from local military organizations attended Sunday’s dedication at Concord for the Permanent Memorial honoring Concord men who gave their lives in World War I.
A reception for Dr. and Mrs. Fred P. Haggard, new pastor and wife, will be in the West Acton Baptist Church vestry on Thursday at 8 30 p m. The event follows the regular monthly supper and social and aims to welcome townspeople of Acton and nearby areas regardless of church affiliation.
Services last Sunday drew a larger crowd for Morning worship at the First Baptist Church with a special memorial in South Acton. Dr Haggard spoke on The Church's Task and Some Modern Chapters in the Acts of the Apostles.
Assisted by several gentlemen members of the church they conducted a thorough inspection of the building and its furniture, reviewing condition and fixtures.
C F Hettinger visited the town Saturday while Mrs Ora Willis spent the week. The first new Eeo chemical truck arrived in South Acton last week. The First Corps Cadet Band performs May 20 at the town venue. Miss Maron Prenice fell very ill in Concord and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. R M Foss is the agent for Overland and Wills Knight. they moved to Central Street. Saturday night a surprise party gathered at Mrs B B Hill’s new home, with guests presenting a token gift.
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