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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1960
Page
4
Marlboro Massachusetts based Enterprise Press public notice outlines distribution details and advertising policies. It lists editors addresses and agencies Julius Mathews in Boston and New York, and states a 1908 legal posting of second class matter with Thursday publication and 2 PM deadline for advertising copy.
The Concord gathering featured hymns by Girl Scouts, scrolls presented, and a closing prayer by Rev. Edmund M. Higgins. A sunlit parade concluded with services in Monument Square and a noon meeting of the Sons of the American Revolution with Sen. Philip Graham Hamilton. A resolution urged daily flag flying at the State house. Pakistani ambassador Aziz Ahmed attended ceremonies at the bridge, followed by Battle Road District scouts meeting in Lexington with Maj. Gen. Whitney as guest speaker.
Beginning Tuesday and Thursday, Our Lady Help of Christians Church resumes first communion instruction at 4 oclock. Parishioners are urged to attend, with sessions held at the Concord location.
The Maynard Massachusetts Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 18, 1960 at 7 30 P M in the Town House to consider petitions including renewal of taxidermy at 1 King Street. renewal of part time television repair at 100 Acton Street. part time real estate at 8 Maple Street and 12 Tremont Street. renewal of a food products permit at 93 Acton Street. renewal of a business office and storage use at 11 Harriman Court. and third apartment installation at 24 Railroad Street.
Army Privates Jerry J. Higgins and Philip D. Beland of Stow join others from the 101st Airborne Division in Exercise Quick Strike at Fort Campbell and Camp Breckinridge Kentucky. The drill runs through April 16 and includes helicopter river crossings ground and sky raids and ranging patrols as STRAC units test readiness. Higgins 17 and Beland attended local schools before enlistment in February 1959.
Stow elementary school held an April Open House showcasing wall charts paintings and displays by Grades 2-8. Parents and friends toured the exhibits after a brief PTA meeting led by Mrs. Charles Childs. Refreshments were served and nominations for 1960-61 officers were discussed for the May election.
About 300 Boy Scouts from Sudbury Wayland Framingham Hudson and Maynard attend the Wasuma Jamboree at Narczynski field Hudson Road starting 4 30 p m Friday through Sunday The event features a fire making trophy the 15 foot tower build and activities like signaling tug of war obstacle course first aid and compass work The council fire Saturday 7 30 p m includes an Indian dance by Wayland Scouts and Sudbury leader Martyn Hall will recount the Wasuma legend brother of Hiawatha with trophies to be awarded.
Sudbury Teachers Association schedules an animated technicolor film Hanse l and Gret el at Center School Gym on Friday April 29 from 4 to 5 30 p m. Proceeds benefit the association scholarship fund.
A Sudbury Citizens Council subcommittee sets April 28 as the start date for collecting local talents and skills. Short forms will be distributed through schools papers and shopping areas to invite residents to participate. After responses the committee will contact volunteers for a detailed record of contributions and aims to publish an early fall booklet listing participants for Sudbury teachers.
Thursday Garden Club in Sudbury heard Mrs. Dorothy Swan Malley discuss practical home gardening tips. Dessert was served by Mrs. Dexter G. Allen and Mrs. George Hackman. President Mrs. Frederick D. Good Jr. announced a district restoration project for the Wayside Inn gardens and a school tree planting effort. May 12 luncheon at Wayside Inn will feature Mrs. William R. Freitas speaking.
Sudbury Garden Club meets at Mrs. Samuel Reed’s home with Miss Esther Lovejoy of Malden Garden Club as guest speaker. She notes ferns are affordable, not encyclopedic to study, and add beauty to gardens. Tea followed the program hosted by Mrs. S. Ellis Hand.
Sudbury officials announce the annual dance of the Sudbury Junior Rifle Club at Horse Pond School Friday from 8 to 1 30 pm. The event is organized by the Parents League led by president Mrs Howard Emmons and supports youth activities including bowling and theatre for junior high and high school students.
Paavo Kotila of Finland led 158 runners to win the 64th Patriot's Day grind in 2 20 54 on Exeter street. Johnny Kelly, pre-race favorite, quit with blisters after mile 17, finishing behind several rivals including Gordon MacKenzie of New York and Veikko Koivumaki.
Stow prepares for the annual Cancer Crusade on April 28 from 6 to 8 p m with co chairmen Mrs Robert Derby and Mrs Kendrick Bushnell. The event invites pre and post collection to reach every resident while stressing Fight Cancer with a Checkup and a Check.
Sudbury presents Beacon Hill Houses on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets available at the Women’s City Club, 40 Beacon Street, Boston. The tour covers 12 notable homes across Mt Vernon, Louisburg Square, West Cedar, Chestnut, Acorn Streets and the Women’s City Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Goyette of Dunelm Road recently came back home after a brief vacation in Florida.
Sudbury Lincoln region P T A to host gym demonstration Monday at 8 oclock at Sudbury Regional High School. Paul Volk and Miss Mary Louise Roberts from physical education lead tumbling folk dancing fencing and parallel bars by Per Adler with two Norwegian high school students also present. Science displays by students and refreshments served by juniors in the cafeteria.
Social Security officials warn more than 100000 housewives may violate rules by not reporting wages paid to household help. Employers must file quarterly returns for workers earning $50 or more, with taxes due. Guidance and offices listed for Marlboro, Concord, and Maynard districts.
The message notes a children’s choir rehearsal at St Paul’s Friday at 3 30 pm and a seniors session at 8 15 pm. The executive committee will meet at the church on Wednesday at 5. The plan references May.
Fung Carlisle Edward Anderson 89 of Chelmsford died Friday after a three year illness. He was born March 1, 1871 in Norway and lived in Carlisle over 20 years. Survived by son Amfin Lowell, four grandchildren, brother John South Acton, sisters Ola Monson and Annie Christofferson South Acton. Funeral Monday Evangelical Free Church Concord Rev Donald Barnes officiating. Burial Green Cemetery. MacRae Tunnicliffe Funeral Home Concord arranged services.
George Hanse Lpacker 74 of East Acton formerly of Waltham died at home April 42 after a heart attack. A New Brunswick native, he worked in trucking until retirement. He leaves his son George Lorimer, three daughters Margaret Warren of St Petersberg Florida Alice Sickman and Ruth Tikbetts of Wal tham, and five grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Wentworth Chapel Waltham with Rev S Lester Ralph officiating. Burial in Mount Feake cemetery.
Mrs. Marion T. Breen Smith of Concord aged 81 died Saturday in Ramsey New Jersey. Widow of Patrick A. Smith she leaves three daughters and twelve grandchildren. Services were held from Joseph Dee & Son Funeral Home followed by a high mass at St Bernard's Church with Rt Rev John York subdeacon. Interment at St Bernard's cemetery. Bearers listed include Joseph Hayes and John Smith.
Raymond W Veitch a former Maynard resident and longtime American Woolen Company executive died suddenly Saturday in Huntington Long Island where he had lived for years He was born in Maynard attended Dartmouth College and survived by a son a sister Mrs Helen Kitt Kitchin of South Freeport Maine and a brother John of Seattle Washington Funeral services were held Monday at Harry A Taylor Funeral Home Northport NY
West Concord resident Nils Henry Wilhelm Bergstrom 72 died at home Monday. Born in Sweden on December 11, 1887 he lived in town many years and was a car dealer. Survived by two daughters Mrs John Lindquist Mrs Kaario Manni two sons Carl T Arthur H and 1 grandchild and three brothers. Services 2 p.m. today at West Concord Union Church with Rev Edwin B Nylen and Rev Reino Kallio officiating burial Mount Pleasant Arlington. MacRae-Tunnicliffe Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs Crowley Nevers a 41 year old Maynard resident died Monday. She leaves a mother Mrs Ray South Acton and three sisters Florence Beauregard Catherine Lupo Emma Gibbons. Services were held at St Bridget's Church with a high mass, burial in St Bridget's Cemetery. Burial followed at local city cemetery.
Lexing ton Edward Mamara 80 formerly of Watertown died last Friday survived by sister Mrs Walsh and brother William Men. Funeral from Memorial Home for high mass of requiem at Brigid's Church with burial at St Bernard's Concord. Television sets reach 92 percent of New England states Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island.
The Stow Planning Board announces a public hearing at the Stow Town Hall under 40A Section 6 to consider amendments to the Zoning By-Law adopted February 14 1949. Proposals include adding subsection 8 to Section 1 on off site facilities and parking, a new dwelling restriction, and penalties for violations.
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