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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1920
Page
5
On November 2 1920 observers praise Jeremiah J Cronin of 30 Grove St Hudson Mass for his open game and candid stance as Selectman. He declines re election while noting other towns in the district deserve service and credit to his own honor.
Maynard Grange hosted Grangers from 25 towns for Pomona and State degree exemplifications. About 61Pomona degree recipients in afternoon and 253 State degree candidates in evening with over 500 attendees. Officers from Middlesex Central Pomona and the State Grange presided. Maynard Grange organized the event with local hospitality and a basket lunch.
At the Columbus Day dinner hosted by First Parish in Sudbury, attendees from up to twenty miles contributed to funds for preserving the 1797 church on the site of the 1723 structure. Guests included Dr William Bigelow, a Roosevelt associate and descendant of Rev Jacob Bigelow, who served the church forty years. The Women’s Alliance extends thanks for support and enjoyment. Separately,Engagements announced include Marion L. to Ernest Whitcomb of Ashton, Jennie L. to H. Plint Furbuch of Boxboro. Olga S. Erickson and Walter Stokes wed at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev J. Sidney Moulton officiating. A reception followed.
Fragmentary item notes George Y. Hutchins and Edward Holton visiting residents in Stoneham Medford and West Acton areas. Mentions D H Hall and C J with unclear connections. report reads like a social notices column with incomplete names and places.
Mrs Date, visiting Acton Center, spent the winter with her sister Mrs H W B Procter at their Cambridge home. The trip included time with her family and involvement in local social circles.
The ceremony includes close friends and the couple in Stow. Wedding gifts are described as rich beautiful and humorous.
Acting Governor Chan ning Cox issues a warning to Maynard Rod and Gun Club members and all citizens to exercise extreme care with firearms and fire amid severe drought to prevent wildfires and protect forest lands.
Frank J. Demars Post Auxiliary held a well attended meeting at Eagles hall with Fowler as chair. An invitation to attend a sacred concert at Colonial hall on Sunday evening was accepted. A committee was named to arrange next meeting for Nov 18 at Eagles hall. A delegation was appointed to attend Mrs John King McKinley Sr death service.
The local post office letter carriers elected George E. White as president, William Sweeney as secretary, and James Eaton as treasurer. They will affiliate with the Carriers' Union of the AFL and plan a banquet to meet postal clerks in the near future.
Charles A. Welchlodge A F and A M held its annual meeting at the Masonic hall on Thursday evening. Officers elected included Wm H Johnston W M Fred G Sims W 8 Lowell H Cram J W Lucius H Maynard secretary Gavin A Taylor treasurer George Hart four year trustee. Clinton district deputy Clarence H Hastings and staff will visit on Thursday evening Oct 28. The Loftus quartet of Boston to provide music and a supper will be served.
The Maynard squad opened the season with a decisive 59 to 0 win over Wayne boys. Strong running and smooth plays impressed despite confusion from the early game. The veteran opposition struggled against the Maynard attack as the line pushed forward.
Wayland High School and Maynard High School played a tough contest with both sides showing grit. Key performers Parkin Lever Stuckert and Savikoski with Driscoll receiving, plus Gruber and Fingard contributing solidly for Wayland. Dolan led Maynard while Moyse Buck and Keith stood out for the visitors as coach Stearns advised from the sidelines. There was strong crowd support, a $10 hat collection, and interest in scheduling future games with Concord Clinton Marlboro and Westboro. Coaches Hynes and Bates praised the effort and potential for improvement.
South Acton registration at the school building Tuesday evening shows growing interest in the election among newly enfranchised citizens. Sixty-five names were added to the first precinct bringing the total women voters to 127, as a Republican town committee meeting with Mrs Grace Camp of Boston promoted turnout with a talk on Mark a Ballot.
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