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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1921
Page
6
Maynard notices detail visits and relocations among locals, church gatherings, club meetings, school activities, and social events. The column notes births and illnesses, funerals, and Halloween celebrations with a crowded roster of names and places including Maynard, Chelsea, Clinton, Hudson, and Boston.
Grace Kinney directed the Moonenl evening school with W W Milington and H F Sates assisting. Courses include citizenship for men led by Cortes, intermediates by Fowler, beginners by Buckley, and women’s classes by Cullen and Cornwell. Four men and sixteen women enrolled. classes meet Monday and Wednesday at 7 pm.
In Middlesex County Massachusetts the Probate Court issues a citation to heirs and interested parties in the estate of Howard P. Swift of Concord to show cause why letters testamentary should not be granted to Yachlis Swift executrix. Publication to run weekly for three weeks in the Concord Enterprise with notices mailed or delivered seven days before the hearing on November 21, 1921. Witness George F. Lawton First Judge. Prescott Keyes, attorney for petitioner.
Middlesex to the heirs and creditors of Marshall P Glover late of Concord deceased intestate. A petition seeks letters of administration for John Franklin Rich of Rockland Maine or another suitable person. Cite appears at Probate Court Cambridge November 21 1921 at 9 AM to show cause. Public notice to be printed weekly in 3rd Enterprise and mailed to heirs as required.
Court records recount a Halloween season session in Maynard with cases of drunkenness indecent exposure and disorderly conduct. A Ohio laborer charged with drunkenness attributed it to Painkiller bought at a local grocer. Guilty on the drink charge yielded an $11 fine. indecent exposure was dismissed as a de facto result. Other defendants faced yieldings and fines while two intoxicated men were ordered to probation or held for further action.
Henry Lehto aged 33 died at his Puffor Road home after drinking intoxicating liquor delivered Sunday. Medical Examiner Dr N M Hunter conducted an autopsy and will file a report to the district attorney. Police say Trouis Boeske sold the liquor, though Boeske claims he did not make or sell it. Funeral services for Lehto, a widower with three children, were held with burial in Glenwood cemetery. He is survived by his parents and two brothers in Gloucester.
The annual Methodist Episcopal church fair at Colonial Hall drew large Thursday and Friday crowds. Booths sold articles, a Philatheia class program directed by Chantes Howe featured scenes and vocal numbers, and a mandolin concert plus various displays highlighted the event. Community volunteers coordinated decorations, lunches, and auctions, with hundreds of postcard sales noting the new church organ.
Ayer resident Susan Hagar moved into a house formerly occupied by Ed Jewett and John McCarney and family will relocate to T. E. Costello’s tenement recently remodeled. The Winona Rebellion lodge sale and dance last week drew a good crowd and should net a fair sum from the event.
The Republican League of Massachusetts plans a rally at G. A. R. hall Thursday night this week November 3. Senator Pearson of Lowell will speak and Ralph Hocks of Boston will lead songs.
Miss Helen B E Fairbanks of Springfield visited her parents Mr and Mrs Charles H Fairbanks in Acton Street over the weekend. The nominating committee of the Acton Agricultural Association met at Dr W B Currier’s home Friday evening and will report at the annual meeting to be held in the town.
Neighbors report a tall beaver-hatted prowler peering into windows and tapping doors at night. Police say sightings vary. residents fear the strange trespasser may strike again. Maynard Grange held its meeting with degree work and a social, featuring songs and piano solos, plus Halloween games and supper.
A subscriber credits the Maynard Business Men's association gathering with valuable talks by Postmaster Coughlan Chief Gutteridge and Treasurer Taylor. The letter urges wider community interest and enrollment to boost knowledge of public affairs and healthy town spirit.
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