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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1956
Page
2
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A Sunday crash at the Route 2 and Route 62 intersection in West Concord damaged the traffic signal and sent two women to hospital. Arthur R. McCulloch and James K. McCarthy, both drivers, claimed green lights as their cars collided and split into a utility box. one car wreckage blocked the highway while firefighters cleared debris and police directed traffic.
Workmen completed installing safety guard rails on three local bridges over the Sudbury river. The South Bridge Elm street Route 2A and Nasha y t the Bridge were updated. Total cost to date is $2,500 from a $2,800 appropriation. Monument street is under construction with remaining funds $300 may be realloced.
Four year old Elizabeth Joan Damon of Concord drowned at Gloucester beach after a fall into the water. Lifesavers and police recovered her body after two hours. her mother Elizabeth Gibson and family members mourn her, while a companion boy Stanley Howard survived with life saving efforts. Funeral services were held at West Concord Union Church with burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
The Concord Board of Selectmen recognizes Dennis S. Horne foreman of the municipal light plant for over 44 years of devoted service. They commend his efforts to keep the lights on during storms and extend best wishes for a retirement well earned. Signed by Charles W. Allen Edward P. Chase Archibald H. Ferran H. Whittemore Brown Robert D. Parks.
Mr and Mrs Bernard J Culkins Jr announce the birth of a son at Emerson Hospital on the 28th. The parents reside on Elms Street.
Concord Concord’s Company H of the 182nd regimental combat team won pistol and heavy machine gun trophies at Camp Drum New York in a two week field training period. Capt Dee led the pistol team along with S Sgt Lester Freeman SFC Harold Johnson SFC William Kendall and PFC William McHugh. Heavy machine gun team members included Lt John Stinson SP3 Charles Harrison M/Sgt Philip Dee SFC Charles House Sgt Frank Williams Williams led the high score with Harrison close behind. The regiment also awarded Company H the 182nd regimental combat team basketball championship trophy accepted by J Joseph Martines with Col Theodore Gramstorff in attendance. Members of the basketball team include SP-3 Ernie Alexander Corp Joseph Manchuso Pvts Paul MacLaughlin and Joseph Martines.
Warner H Eldridge of 404 Main Street celebrates his 17th anniversary with wife Reba E Vail Eldridge. Married in Lexington in July 1939 the Concord residents have two grown children and Mrs Eldridge teaches at a local Concord school.
Concord Lions Clubs gift totaling 1395.23 funds eye research and hospital equipment over three years. Four committee chairmen led the drive across Concord and neighboring towns, adding an oxygen analyzer and a complete eye operation unit valued near 700 dollars. Dr Francis C D Ambrosio praises the gesture as Emerson gains up to date facilities.
Mr. and Mrs. Aust in D. MacRae Sr of Hipley Hill road Logan Airport East Boston arrived late Tuesday night after a three week trip with their daughter Mrs Dorothy Kennedy in Minnesota They observed the 47th anniversary of their marriage while away.
The Ladies Altar Society of Our Lady Help of Christians Church plans a food sale and party on Saturday August 11 at the rectory grounds 381 Main Street. Public invited. there will be a special drawing.
The United States Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787 marking a pivotal founding moment. The document established a new framework of government with a system of checks and balances and the creation of the three branches.
Concord voters have three upcoming registration sessions before the September state primary. The first session is Monday August 6 from 7 to 9 p m at the Harvey Wheeler School in West Concord. Additional sessions follow August 9 at the Town House and August 11 at the Town House from 9 p m to 10 p m. Thirty new names were added to the town's Noting list during Monday night's opening registration. A World War I hero is now a member of the Texas National Guard.
Gordon H. Ogilvie reports Concord in the first half of 1956 shows higher construction value than the prior year with 675 000 in new residential work versus 653 850. home improvement projects rise to 250 525 from 145 370 and deed transfers total 211 to 249. New laws shield land titles and provide longer reversion protections while local assessments pace betterment charges. a Labor Department note warns of a skilled labour shortage as construction activity peaks, offering opportunities despite adjustments.
Town Manager e M Nelson reports the planned tie in test with the new light plant sub station on Walden Street won’t be held this week. Materials and additions to the fire alarm system are needed before tests. Interruption dates and streets will be announced later this month.
The Powers Realty Company oversees a Garrison Colonial style house on Monument Street for Dr. Robert S. Ireland the new superintendent of schools. Fidelity Building Corporation handles actual construction and occupancy is anticipated early in November.
Two 15 year olds appeared before Concord District Court with a stern lecture by Judge Pierre A Northrup after sounding two false alarms in Concord within two weeks. Authorities note seven false alarms in three months in the area.
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