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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1920
Page
3
Maynard residents attend visits and gatherings across town. Notables include William Naylor leading Water Department affairs, Mary Lane hosting Miss Mary, and Tufts student Gavin Taylor Jr visiting family. Local clubs, school events, and a dance at Cooperative Hall mark a busy week in town.
Ten o'clock Tuesday marks the start of a Gold Medal Test series in the Maynard High School Commercial Department. The Remington Typewriter Company awards a Gold Medal and Efficiency Certificate to students who can write 55 words a minute for ten minutes with no more than five errors, in the presence of a witness.
Mary A King aged 49 died Wednesday night after a long illness at her Maynard home. She was born in Renews NF and lived in Maynard 31 years, survived by husband John King and four sons Thomas John Howard Clifford and two daughters Sadie and Marion. A sister and cousin also survive. She belonged to Ladies Auxiliary Frank J Demars Post AOH White Cross Guild. Funeral at St Bridget's Church featured a Requiem Mass and floral tributes, with bearers named. Burial followed at St Bridget's cemetery.
A cobweb party held Monday evening under Lord Kitsee and Mrs Sarai proved a social success. Mrs Nathan Crowther won the ladies prize and a prize was given to each of fifty attendees. A social hour featured Bert Taylor Fred Palmer Albert Revectie Sidney Scott and John Webster among those present.
An audience at a community concert under the auspices of the local Post heard speakers stress Americanization and the Legion’s aims to recruit ex servicemen. Commander Duane praised local veterans including Billy Moynihan of Maynard and John Higgins for rallying support, while Rev B N Ali and Mrs Sweeney spoke on patriotism and 100 percent Americanism.
Joseph Dineen of Waltham received the first absentee ballot issued by Maynard. He will be away on election day and will mail his marked ballot to the town clerk to arrive before polls close on November 2.
Thomas Wright, chairman of the Republican town committee, has ordered 600 sample ballots to be placed in the offices of Town Clerk Samderson and the Fearns and Macura drug stores to aid new voters. Mer beltate are expected today and are free to everyone wishing a sample to learn how to properly mark the ballot.
The piece reflects on perseverance in school sports, praising Lent and alumni for supporting teams. It credits historical football and basketball culture with shaping talent and emphasizes staying the course through setbacks to build lasting athletic programs. It notes pride in local sports heritage and future potential.
Night patrolman Charles G confronted a group while on duty Sunday at 11. They hurled objects injuring him. he fired a warning shot in the air. One suspect fled, but three were caught at a boarding house. Sahemop was found guilty in Banga court for disturbing the peace and drunkenness, fined $15 on each charge.
Adolph Wirkkula of Riverst will be a prominent figure in Washington during the next administration if Debs is elected. He is one of the electors from the fourth district on the Socialist ticket. Wirkkula was an agent of the United Operative Society store on Main Street until about a year ago when he joined the Boston of the United Co operative Society.
Chairman F. 8. a received a dispatch Saturday urging Governor on the eee of any season to the extreme to A ante Ceeee aan the Maynard high for a practice at the the baseball field this afternoon. Julius Gru of Gruber Bros is manager of the scrub eleven.
Fragmentary text shows M. & Church facing separation or exile amid turmoil. The article hints at a split environment, with parties and people affected by discord in the city, though details remain unclear from the OCR.
A festive gathering among 16 friends and Just Us club members honored Postmaster Moynihan. James Farrell led a surprise program after his wedding, with songs stories and talent from Hoyt’s. The event featured snacks including cheese and doughnuts.
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