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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1926
Page
5
Maynard residents attended visits in Philadelphia and Boston events while planning local activities. Mrs Ernest Butterworth of Wine and relatives gathered with family. Maynard hosts a fair on Friday and a school road project is to open.
John Barrymore stars in The Sea Beast at the Rialto for three days Mon Tue and Wed Sept 27 28 29. The Warner Bros adaptation from Herman Melville is praised as a major photoplay this year. The tale follows 1840 whalers who carry the American flag across the oceans.
John McKinley Street resident and Mary C. Murphy of Arlington were married on Sunday at St. Bridget's Church. Rev. Charles Donahue officiated at 2 p.m. with bridesmaid Brie Brighton and best man Atty. John J. Donahue. The reception followed at a Maynard home. The couple plans to attend the Dempsey Tunney event in Atlantic City.
Alvin H. Pletcher a local merchant praised the Acton Fair noting the event was wonderful and that his interest in Maytag spurs inquiries. He plans a visit to Iowa where Maytag is made and expressed enthusiasm about the fair's exhibits and the exhibitors from eastern regions.
On October 7 an early business session at 6 30 will be followed by a supper after which the new office suite and committee are to be announced. The case is chaired by a chairman. At the meeting on October 21 there will be an entertainment by Dorchester talent.
Mina Antoinette Jeanne Frechette daughter of Alphonse Frechette Newton and Edward J Hanson son of Peter Hanson Maynard were married Sunday September 19 in Newton at the bride’s home. Rev Fr Robinshaw officiated with fathers as attendants. The couple received guests at a reception and luncheon afterward.
Yvonne Julia Christian daughter of Mr and Mrs Simeon Christian Powder Mill road is to wed Arthur D Blanchette Sunday next. A miscellany gathering at Mrs Louis Ayers home on Powder Mill road hosted by friends featured games music dancing and refreshments. Attendees included Elea zor Green Theresa Fox Jo Margaret Corbett Hebb Emma Crogan Ruth Marsden Pegsy Olsen Estella Turner Arlene Reach Emma Crowley Florence Crowley Flora Leonard A Perry Annie Kane Ellen Emman uelson Hasel Mathis Louis Evers Alice Turner and Simeon Christian.
George Lyne, president, announces Lynch as Midland Bowling League president as the league expands. The eight clubs plan a 25 game season beginning in October with the Marlboro and Ingham teams applying and accepted. Maynard Alleys were repaired by workers who praised its quality and improved condition.
William Lord aged 76 died Monday at his home 44 Walnut Street after a two week illness. Born in Newbold England he lived in the United States forty years and spent 26 in Maynard in business. Survived by wife and three sons John Belmont Arthur Stow Alfred Maynard. Funeral services held at home at 2 PM conducted by William Boicourt pastor burial Glenwood Cemetery. Phillip Elgon son of Mr and Mrs Elson noted with a broken right arm from a football incident.
Bol and Maine railroad plan to flag all trains on the Marlboro branch removing crossing tenders on September 27. A daily round trip will run with a gas engine and may see passengers boarding at the crossing near their homes. Marie Smith, a student nurse at Mass General, visited her parents William and Mrs. Smith on Saturday.
Maynard residents flocked to the Acton Fair this weekend where Ralph Fletcher of the Maynard Rod and Gun Club spoke for the show. The event featured numerous exhibits and attractions praised by attendees, with entrants from the community entering the hunting coat and other items for display.
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