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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1961
Page
1
Residents discuss parade plans and the annual fair, with recalls of past events and local groups preparing for elections and church activities. The piece mentions tax rates, gas prices, and a fatal fire at Howard Johnson's, plus upcoming meetings and civic efforts in Belmont and Concord.
Acton plans a Patriots Day observance starting at 6 a.m. at the Isaac Davis homestead site with a flag ceremony by Mrs. Robert Hunt and a town flag raising by three Boy Scouts. The event includes a march along the Minute Man trail to the old North Bridge in Concord and a literature display at the Acton Library and Woman's Club.
Concord plans feature nine loaned pictures to decorate town offices enhancing both work space and public access. Notable works include Stacy Tolman’s The Hemlocks and Thomas Cole’s Washington portrait study, with maps and Concord Junction plans also displayed. Theodore M. Nelson and library trustees spearheaded the joint cultural admin project following a similar MFA and White House collaboration.
Governor John A. Volpe Brig Gen Charles H Terhune Jr and Maj Gen E N Harmon head day long program at Old North Bridge. May include parade starting 9 am pancake breakfast at Concord Lions Club flag raising dedication sports and luncheon.
Guidance on locating gas and water valves and marking them with identifying tags to prevent confusion during emergencies. Encourages mapping all valves and labeling clearly for rapid shutdown.
Yale University swimming teams under coach Robert Kiphuith completed 175 straight dual college meets from 1925 through 1937 in a record streak, extending their dominance in collegiate competition.
Concord leader Rev. Robert H. Barber of Trinitarian Congregational Church was named chairman of the rescheduled study tour to Puerto Rico. The trip will depart April 17 for San Juan after being postponed from February due to an airlines strike.
Weston resident Lawrence H. Pexton, treasurer of General Radio Company, elected director of Controllers Institute of America at the eastern area conference in Washington. Active since 1951, he previously served as Aston Control president. Pexton holds Colorado and Harvard credentials, serves with Harvard Alumni, Weston Finance Committee, and Weston Golf Club, residing on Cedar Road.
Bedford Newton Graham has been appointed to fill the unexpired term on the personnel board after Alan Maier resigned to become selectman. Named to three-year terms on the finance committee are Thomas J. McDonald Theodore H. Rider and John F. Clearo with residences listed.
Cooper Texas based trainer Tab Evans says his hog Pork Cho earned national attention for tricks and now, after aging, is retired and shipped to a packing house.
Seniors prepare for a five day tour to Burg Virginia Washington D C and New York City leaving at 7 45 in the morning. The group will be led by Francis Pratt Ralph Stetson Miss Caroline Wattes and other chaperones.
Concord reports 12 residence permits issued in March totaling 353 800 with 236 400 for additions and alterations. Largest permit 103 000 for Middlesex School alterations on Lowell road followed by multiple residential permits from Frederick R Wheeler to Philip Cogswell across several streets.
Concord Grange members meet Tuesday evening at the Peter Bulkeley School with past State Lecturer Dorothy Worden of Auburn as guest speaker. Mrs. John Parks leads refreshments.
A Bedford family of four was injured Tuesday afternoon at 3:13 when their car lost control, struck a stonewall, and crashed. John Czarnecki 32 wife Clara 32 daughter Joan 8 and son Stephen 6 were taken to Emerson Hospital with cuts and bruises. Bedford police officers Hartwell Emery Goss and Callahan investigated.
Joseph Masters of Old Road to Nine Acre Corner reports traffic safety hazards on the highway between Sudbury and Williams roads with speeding motorists endangering seventeen local children including a near hit on a two year old and a bike collision. Hannah Holtz of Fairhaven complains the Minute Man grounds look slum-like and shocks her.
Mrs Richard Firth of Laurel court returns home after a week in Emerson Hospital for surgical treatment.
Concord First major production in the new high auditorium debuts tomorrow night with a repeat performance Saturday at 8 15 p m. The student cast presents Jane Eyre in a period style stage adaptation.
Eight year old New York boy Kevin Mose ly was riding to school when he reached under a seat cushion for coins and his hand became stuck. After 19 minutes of frantic efforts by police and an emergency squad to dismantle the seat the child was freed. No coins were found beneath the seat.
The Massachusetts Audubon Society reports about 500 people are killed by lightning annually in the United States, highlighting lightning safety concerns and public risk.
Series of events for Patriots Day from April 18 to 2:30 pm includes a military ball at the state armory, a mobilization program at Wright Tavern with Dr. Samuel Prescott, Acton Scouts at a farmhouse, parade assembly and Lions Club pancake breakfast, a review and dedication at the gunhouse, a scouts ceremony at Merriam’s and a track meet at Emerson Playground.
Concord selectmen dismissed and denied Lyle O Hugh es petition for a six day all alcohol common victualler license on Commonwealth Avenue. Andrew Hepburn resigns from the board of appeals after his historic district appointment. Company D receives a one day beer license for a ball at the state armory on April 18. Acton Boy Scouts approved for balloon sales on April 19 and Nicholas Makyrs gets ice cream sales permit. Chester D Smethurst granted Class 1 motor vehicle dealer license.
Rube Marquard of the New York Giants pitched to victory in an 18 to 3 season opener against the Brooklyn Dodgers. He continued a 19 game unbeaten stretch dating to 1912, marking a dominant debut performance in the early baseball season.
United Press International notes the Bay of Fundy exhibits the world’s largest tides, ranging from 47 to 53 feet, highlighting extreme tidal dynamics and their impact on coastal areas.
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