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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1922
Page
6
Local residents attend church events and club meetings while volunteers organize dances and lectures. Civic groups, including the Ladies Benevolent Society and the Maynard Y M C A youth teams, plan gatherings, entertainments, and charity sales as the town salutes veterans and honors community service.
St John H S defeated Maynard High 6 to 0 at Bol Park Worcester on Saturday. St John scored the lone touchdown on a forward pass to Maynard’s ten yard line, then plunged over. Stuckart and Saarinen added two 35 yard passes late, with strong play from Mitzcavitch and Fingard on both sides.
John Cleary Supt of Moths reports Massachusetts dollars of damage from corn borer infestations and urges residents to pull up and burn corn stalks garden refuse and weeds to curb spread.
Community and Stow joined Donation Day for the 3 hospital on a Saturday, giving 52.80 in cash and many farm goods including squash cabbages pumpkins carrots turnips potatoes parsnips beets and apples. Local committee chair Mrs B Annie led with aid from Mrs Augustus Morse Mrs John Bellows Mrs Joseph Schwabr Mrs Oliver Trees and many others including Maynard Drug Co and Johnson Pharmacy.
Maynard defeated Mans Cotton 5 to 1 in Lowell on Saturday afternoon in a well played game. B Doel W Spratt G Spurrell and A Murdock starred with a strong passing game. Maynard’s defense limited the opponents to few chances while the ball stayed in Maynard territory most of the match. Maynard faces Smith and Dove at Andover next Saturday and Arlington Mills of Lawrence comes to Maynard on Nov 18 as part of the Merrimac Valley Soccer League standings.
Town officials plan a special session to ratify bridge appropriations and set budgets for the Poor Department and Cemetery Commission. The meeting follows recent state notice rules and aims to grant 1500 for the Poor Department and 500 for the Cemetery Commission while reviewing credits and upcoming actions.
Lucius H. Maynard resigns as secretary of Charles A Welch Lodge A F and A M after 35 years in the post. Masons praised his faithful duties and noted the lodge will miss him as he departs with his secretary’s bag in hand.
Mrs. Leslie Sims hosted a party for her Sunday School class at Concord Street on Friday evening. Readings by Mildred Axford Laura Gault and Lillian Weaving. Prizes awarded to Florence Wilcox and Lillian Weaving. Refreshments candy hunt and singing closed the event.
Mr and Mrs George Kansanoja marked their silver anniversary with a Monday evening party at their Elmwood Street home in Maynard attended by about 60 friends. Guests presented silver gifts and offered warm congratulations. Rev Waine of Quincy, a longtime friend and former pastor, attended.
Rev Allan M Rideout grand master led an official visit to West Acton lodge with over 50 Maynard Odd Fellows as guests. The third degree was conferred on a Maynard candidate while a quartet from Maynard Lodge sang. An early supper followed the meeting.
Miss Sadie Wetherbee narrowly escaped serious injury when a car struck her as she walked in the car tracks near Ben Smith Hill on Great Road. The vehicle halted briefly then fled. the driver returned when she rose but drove away after seeing she was up. His plate number was not recorded.
A aluminum shower was tendered to Miss Eva Carlson by friends at Miss Marion Jones home. Blue Birds decor brightened the setting for the evening. A marriage between Eva Carlson and William Jones is planned within two weeks. William Jones is prominent in the Felow circles in this region.
A Halloween party hosted by Al and Al at Colonial Hall drew a tremendous crowd. Sheridan's seven piece orchestra performed while hats were handed out and prizes awarded, with Miss Georgianna Walcott taking first place and Walter Croft second. Sweet cider and gowns were served as refreshments. The Serenaders of Worcester are slated to play Armistice night at Colonial Hall with a five dollar prize.
Main street bridge traffic expected around Christmas week with concrete setting three weeks after Dec 1. Street railway cars not anticipated to cross until the following year per report. Lost eyeglasses tortoise shell rims in red leather case return to Manufacturers Cloak and Suit House Inc. 35 Main St Maynard.
Miss Gertrude Radcliffe former town resident dies at her Cam home on Saturday. Body to be buried Tuesday afternoon in the family plot at Glenwood Cemetery. She leaves her mother of Cambridge and a brother Edward of Melpope.
Soldiers at Groton Hospital welcomed Maynard Day with 20 or more cars bringing guests food and entertainment. The K of C Flying Squadron performed a minstrel show with Louis Sullivan as interlocutor and Albert Marlipy directing. Irene O'Donnell Gertrude Connors Tom Harm and John Finnerty sang and acted. Gratitude was extended to organizers and contributors including Miss Graca Sweeney Hazel Callahan Esther Lowney and local helpers. The Maynard Legion Auxiliary will host a whist party at Odd Fellows Hall on Nov 23.
The season opened with Dry Finishing Room defeating Wet Finish by 12 pins. Dry Finish players were Hugh Vonners Billy Waterhouse Pascerez M Foley and Bert Clements. Wet Finish players were J Murray Catarrussi Geary Ryan and Crotty. A mill league meeting is set for Thursday at the alleys to organize and invite all departments to enter a team. George Lynch manages the alley and plans a sweepstake. H Peterson was high roller with a 129 string.
Mrs Susan TI a district deputy and Mrs Jianet Clarke marshal of Framim were guests of Mizpah Rebekah at a Thursday meeting where a class of nine candidates received the degree. Supper was served under a committee chaired by Mrs Lessie McGarry.
Capt Delisle secretary to Congressman Rogers attended the Republican rally and remained noncommittal on appointing a local postmaster. He said the Civil Service Commission had not yet ruled. Several candidates were seen in conference with the Congressman around the event.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church hosts its annual fair Thursday and Friday at Cooperative Hall drawing large crowds with entertainments and booths. A play titled Old Folk's Concert directed by Mrs H A will be presented along with a sale of fancy articles, aprons, lunch, candy, ice cream and cake.
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