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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1955
Page
1
The passage hints at Lexington town governance debates and civic matters in a fragmented style. References include precincts, voting, planning committees, and local parking or shopper facilities, with scattered dates and figures from a 1985 context.
Concord Public Schools in Massachusetts informs parents of a spring polio vaccination program for first and second graders under national health plans. The letter, signed by Superintendent Radcliffe Morrill, explains vaccine licensing, distribution through physicians, and the need for written parental consent by April 14 to determine vaccine quantities. Results of nationwide tests will be announced on April 12.
Concord residents learn the Concord Antiquarian Society faced beetle damage rather than termites. A Boston firm treated the 17th Century House and Pine Ceiled Room, some timbers were replaced, and the museum opens April 19 with tea for visitors. The museum hours run daily 10 to 5, Sundays 2 to 5, through November 11.
Easter services set for Sunday at Trinitarian Congregational Church with two identical services at 9 and 11 am. The choir under E Whittredge Clark will perform festive music and Rev. Robert H. Barber will preach on The Basis of Salvation.
Concord announces Patrolman Thomas V. Finan as the new sergeant of the Concord police force replacing retiring Sergt. Fred Nolan. Finan, born 1900 in Concord, served since 1921 in state and town posts including light plant work and prisons before becoming a patrolman in 1929. He is a World War II Coast Guard veteran and resides at 6 Willow Street with wife Maude Cameron, two daughters, and four grandchildren.
Concord selects three men for its general building committee for two years. Waller K. Shaw Jr H Theodore Beharrell and William M Calder Jr named as members with Calder replacing Charles L Ward. Wheeler and Duncan will see terms expire next year.
At the Colonial Inn on April 5 a Concord luncheon addressed whether the town needs a professional building. The Concord Chamber of Commerce directors proposed surveying local professionals by letter and questionnaire to measure interest and need for the project.
Concord notices announce a Union Good Friday service at West Concord Union Church on Friday at 8 o'clock. Combined choirs from Trinity First Parish Trinitarian and Union Church will perform O Sacred Head Now Wounded. Rev Dr Richard M Cameron of Boston University School of Theology will preach. Members and friends urged to attend.
Experienced clerks and typists sought by Bradley Container Corp for promotion potential. Pleasant air conditioned office on Thompson St Maynard with good working conditions. Apply in person at the Bradley Container Corp office.
Tickets on sale at Rexall West Concord Richardson's and Snow's Pharmacy. General Radio glee club of about 40 male voices will be joined by soprano Ann Tierney and the Chordions. Proceeds support the club charity and scholarship funds. Concert directed by Stuart Dewey with Donald Bradshaw as accompanist. Doors open 8 p.m. next Wednesday April 13. Refreshments available. Public welcome.
A food sale is scheduled in the church parlor at Hubbard Street entrance on Friday April 15 at 10am. Co chairmen are Mrs. Stillman Baker Mrs. James M. Butterworth and Mrs. A. Robert MacLeod Jr representing a group from the Woman's Union.
The Concord board of assessors set the 1955 tax rate at 61 dollars per thousand, a 1.47 increase over valid estimates and 8 higher than five years ago. 1955 valuation rises to 17,478,537 dollars, up 1,178,860 from 1954 as real estate 16,281,219 and personal 1,197,318. Poll taxpayers reach 3,052, up 80 from 2,972.
Principal John F. Donovan announced Concord High School will hold a spring open house on Tuesday April 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The entire staff will be available for parent conferences to benefit student progress.
Concord observes Tenebrae the ancient service of lights and shadows depicting the last events of Christ. The 8 p.m. service features deacons Thomas Todd Frank Esau Joseph Hawthorne Charles Wear Allan L. Spurr John Lambert Robert Lortz Archibald Radford James A. Crockett Robert T. Pellandini and Robert Seaman. Holy Communion and Maundy Thursday music follow. Fifty one new members will be received into church membership.
The Concord Recreation Commission announces no film programs at Harvey Wheeler School or the high school cafeteria this week. The next program date will be announced.
Concord residents are advised of a planning board hearing at the Veterans Building on Monday April 11 at 8. The proposed new road behind the Mill Dam section would enlarge the local business district. Voters may decide on calling a special town meeting.
Captain Paul V. Dee announces a public invitation to the federal inspection of Company H on Thursday April 14 at the State Armory. Major John J. Sheehy of First Army Headquarters Governors Island New York will oversee. the event reviews all training phases and armory facilities, encouraging local visitors.
The Couples Club meets at West Concord Union Church on Tuesday April 12 at 8 pm. Charles P. Quick will present colored slides from Bermuda and Lawrence R. Bascom will show moving pictures of the Indianapolis auto races of 1954.
The board of selectmen announces the reappointment of George T. Brigham of Fitchburg turnpike to the board of registrars for a three year term. Other members are James J. Loughlin, chairman, William H. Cassidy, and Mrs Cornelia M. Law rence, town clerk.
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