Concord Enterprise Highlights Local Happenings and Milestones
The Concord Enterprise notes personnel changes at the state Public Safety Office with Maj Otis M moving to a desk role and praises for his leadership. The paper covers holiday sales, a Five and Look opening in West Concord, and ongoing town events including a Swampscott basketball update, a cancer program, and upcoming dances at the Exchange.
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State Senator Hays on Bridges and Understanding
In Concord Mr Hays urges bridges of understanding over wooden spans as he reflects on historical battles and current gulf between peoples. He cites Marion Andersons Booker T. Washingtons and Van Cliburn as humane bridges and praises Secretary Dulles and his successor for guiding cross cultural understanding.
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Africa
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Tom Mboya
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Seecretary Dulles
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Vehicle hit and run reported near Patrolman Thileen home
A hit and run victim arrived Tuesday at 12 30 am at Patrolman Ralph H Thileen's residence 178 Commonwealth Avenue. A lady reported she struck the object but did not see lights and did not report it at the time. Damage noted to the left rear.
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Concord
Ralph.h. Thileen
Commonwealth Avenue
Cy Pee
Thileening
Lincoln site designated a national historic park
Eight acres along Route 2A in Lincoln are designated the Minute Man National Historic Site. Secretary Seaton says Park Service will preserve original stone walls and boulders that sheltered the Minute Men during the April 19th engagement with retreating British forces. The tract lies near Route 128 toward Lexington and Hanscom Field.
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Secretary of the Interior
Fred Seaton
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J. Lett Saltonstall
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Friday Night Carlisle 4-H Day At Spalding School
Friday night events at Spalding School feature 4-H demonstrations including songs sewing puppet shows and floral displays. Doors open 7 pm and exhibits run until 6 pm the next day. Mrs Franceis J Roderick chairs the 4-H town activities with 11 local clubs and 21 leaders.
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Youth Groups Meet for Boston City Tour
Concord Junior Youth Fellowship of the Trinitarian Congregational Church plans a guided tour of Boston on Saturday April 25 at 9 30 a m led by Horace Beezecker of City Missionary Association. Drivers include Mrs Hugh Babb James A Crockett Mrs Archie Radford Miss Ruth Weston Ralph Hemenway and Rev Robert H Barber. William Douglas new president of Senior Youth Fellowship will lead Sunday evening service at 7 30 with Linda Bostrom as worship leader.
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Boston
Horace Beezecker
City Missionary Association of Boston
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James A. Crockett
Archie Radford
Ruth Weston
Ralph Hemenway
Robert H. Barber
William Douglas
Linda Bostrom
Month's Mass for Robert Mark Mara at St Bernard’s Church
A memorial mass will be held at St Bernard’s Church for the late Robert Mark Mara on a Saturday morning at 8 30 o'clock. Family and friends are invited to attend this observance honoring his life.
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St.Bernard’s Church
Prison Break Attempt Ended With Hostage Situation
Bull Martin and a gang attempted an escape at the prison around 4 15 am taking control of the security section. A gun was fired during the hours of tension but no one was hit. Feeney, known as an escape artist, was freed from his cell but not believed to be a ring leader. State and local police surrounded the facility as 125 troopers and 40 Concord officers joined the firefighting unit. About 59 hostages remained as officers used tear gas and illuminated walls to deter escape attempts. The motive was stated as a bid for freedom.
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Concord Planning Board names reelected chair and new members
P Wilkins of 30 Hubbard Street has been re elected chairman and Robert L Hurley as clerk. Other members are William A Hagerty as holdover and new members Philip H. Suter and Louis K. McNally Jr.
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Louis K. McNally, Jr
Academy Girls Join Concert Next Sunday at Jordan Hall
Concord news notes the Capella choir of 52 from the academy will perform at Jordan Hall Boston next Sunday conducted by Nancy Lor ing of Duxbury and Concord. The program features Archibald and Atiecone as soloists with Martha Ellen Martin mezzo-soprano daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K Payne Martin Coheed and an alumna of the academy now studying at New England Conservatory. Proceeds support the academy students community service fund.
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Arraign Navy Man on Four Charges in Concord
Navy seaman Leonard T. Vanderift of Nebraska was arraigned in Concord District Court on four Lexington police complaints. He pleaded not guilty as Judge Pierre Northrup set April 29 for further proceedings with $3,000 surety.
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Concord Lodge of Elks to Meet Tuesday with New Slate
The Concord Lodge of Elks will hold a meeting Tuesday featuring the new officers led by Douglas Locke as presiding officer. The event introduces the updated slate and plans for the lodge’s activities.
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Concord Lodge of Elks
Douglas Locke
Holiday Observances Mark Traditional Civic Events
A divided holiday program featured a Monday observance instead of Sunday. The six team track meet won by Cee and the annual military ball at the State Armory were noted amid rain postponements to Concord and Lexington. A wreath at Maj. John Buttrick’s grave preceded a procession led by Police Chief Robert E. Kelley with town officials and veterans, including State Senator William E. Hays.
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Robert E. Kelley
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Theodore M. Nelson
William E. Hays
Waltham
Concord-Holiday Rain Sparks City Alarm Record
The fire department reported answering 128 alarms yesterday and more than 128 alarms in an eight day period. Only three and a half men remained on the job as a new record total.
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