18 Apr 1957
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1957
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions June 1 barber shop, Creighton, Halls, Enterprise, Package Store, Croppings. Notes selectmen and posters, extension notices, and a press hold with a $50 item. Readable names include Pedinelli and Crreighton, but many details are obscured.
Town officials are besieged by complaints about two neighbors planning a bowling alley on Elm Street. Residents allege unsafe use of the property and seek an official decision on zoning and recreation classifications amid misgivings about a home owner’s project.
Fragmentary notes discuss postponed plans for a town meeting venue and vacation time considerations. The readable text mentions centers and timing but lacks clear details on location dates or responsible authorities.
The Concord-Town manager and selectmen award the contract for 125 parking meters to Duncan Miller Company at 6.75 per meter. Delivery and installation planned in 15 days once approved, with five year guarantees and extras including spare mechanisms and a coin counting machine.
Concord man John Kavesky aged 64 of Shadyside avenue died Tuesday in Lecenia New Hampshire on October 4 1892 He lived in Concord 21 years was a retired farmer and former employee at Veterans Hospital Bedford A U S Army World War I veteran he served in Argonne and Chateau Thierry and was seriously gassed Survived by wife Mary Isabelle two sons Walter New Orleans Joseph Concord one daughter Mrs Helen Sander Tewksbury eight grandchildren one sister Mrs Bertha Praniewicz Boston Funeral services were held at St Bernard s Church with a post burial mass and interment at New Calvary Cemetery Roxbury Town flag at half staff in his honor.
AAA warns dusk driving is dangerous and urges reducing speed when lights are on. Drivers should dim headlights for oncoming vehicles to avoid glare and improve visibility.
Concord Boy Scouts sponsor a waste paper collection on Sunday May 5. Standish Bourne at 14 Potter Street will announce details and volunteers are urged to call EM 98 3755 to help.
Florence C. Peachey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer C Peachey of 1 Davis Court, secured first place in a competitive scholarship examination awarded by the Carnegie Institute of Medical Laboratory Technique.
Concord post offices will be open on Friday with regular delivery services. Saturday curtailment is expected to continue this week. Windows will be offered as usual up until noon in Concord.
The Concord board of selectmen announces a public hearing at the Town House on Monday April 22 at 7 30 PM. The hearing concerns the Smith and Peterson Trust Oil storage expansion to a total of 20 000 gallons at their West Concord premises on Street. Neighbors have received registered notices.
Lincoln planners list members with addresses including Alan McClennan on Silver Hill Road as secretary Katherine S White on Old Concord Road Everett Black Walter Bognar Woods End Road and George Kidder Tower Road no other members identified
Concord Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson opened bids Friday for winter rock salt and copper wire for the light plant. Thirteen bidders ranged from General Electric Supply to local firms. international Salt Company of Scranton and Chemical Corporation of Springfield bid $15.40 per ton for rock salt, deliverable in 10 days, with transportation increases covered.
Concord board meeting set for Thursday April 28 at 8 oclock as Mayor Howard presides. The plan aims to unify area planning efforts with members including Chairman Robert D. Parks and Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson.
W Seymour Archibald, 58 Main Street, age 46, has been elected to fill the vacancy on the finance board left by Harold C Smith. Archibald, associated with a consulting firm, will serve the remainder of Smiths term which expires in 1958. The appointment was announced after a meeting last week.
A extended schedule notes a dawn sunrise salute at 5 30 a m at Concord Independent Eatery and a 6 15 a m battery breakfast at Colonial Inn. Acton and Concord selectmen meet at Old North Bridge for the Capt Jean Davis sword presentation to Acton. Saturday features Concord High vs Lexington High at 1 30 p m and a district meet with seven schools at Emerson Plaza. Monday caps with the annual Easter Monday Patriot's Day Armory ball at 8 p m.
Parental permission cards are on file with school nurses for all who received initial inoculations. Vaccine sessions are scheduled at Thoreau School April 24, Harvey Wheeler School April 24, High School April 26, and Bulkeley Junior High School April 26, with details for each time slot and location. Parents urged to notify Miss Mae Dennis and Miss Irene O’Malley if a third inoculation was given elsewhere.
The Department of Agriculture conducts a study to determine how jet plane noise influences the production of eggs milk and meat. Researchers collect data on output from poultry cattle and dairy herds exposed to varying noise levels and compare with quiet-control groups.
Concord board convenes as eight petitions for the appeal board are reviewed under chairman Andrew Hepburn. Public cheering is anticipated around eight o'clock.
A daughter to Mr and Mrs Joseph Leger Bolton Street April 9. A son to Mr and Mrs Robert Haagens 2 Walden Terrace April 13. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Joseph Tiano 54 Have Brook Road April 43. A to Mr and Mrs Robert Arnee Arena Terrace April 13.
Local churches outline Easter observances with Holy Thursday and Good Friday services. St Bernard's Our Lady Help of Christians Evangelical Free Church West Concord Union First Parish Unitarian plan masses, processions, adoration, and sermons to mark the resurrection.
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