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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
11
Beacon installation planned on Wilkins Street and the east and west sides of the island at Main Street with a red traffic light to regulate Forest Avenue. The project, approved by voters last March with a $1400 appropriation, targets a formerly accident prone intersection.
A fragmented note describes using space dividers and service bars to create private areas in rooms. It mentions options for walls and partitions, aiming for a stylish, modern, and private interior with potential custom fits.
Boston falls into a statewide discussion on a highway bill that would raise the gaso line tax by a half cent and allocate funds for four sections of the state. An amendment blocks inner belt extensions without Boston City Council approval, and another boosts four regional allotments from 15 million to 25 million. The bill awaits third reading and concurrence in amendments.
At the Rotary Club of Concord luncheon the speaker Dr George Burns of Revere former district governor spoke on hypnotism describing it as an ancient medical procedure and demonstrated it. Visitors from Groton Lexington Maynard Newton Waltham attended and makeup records listed many members. A directors meeting is planned for August 14 and an unofficial visit by District Governor Lester Cushing is set for August 30.
Acton residents must register by August 17 for the September primary per Town Clerk Harlan E. Tuttle. The town board meeting, led by Chairman Leo C. Cunningham, is set for August 14 at Town Hall. Universalist Church South Acton and Acton Center Evangelical Congregational Church remain closed in August. Daily Vacation Bible School at Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton serves about 100 children, with classes ending Friday. Acton's summer playground program runs through August 31. The coyote, called prairie wolf in some sources, is smaller than a wolf and resembles a jackal.
Concord District Court heard U S Army sergeant Fuller from Fort Devens charged with driving under the influence en dangerment and manslaughter after a July turnpike crash that killed two year old Susan Seaford of Cambridge. Bail set at 2000 with 1000 on manslaughter and 500 on each other count. case continued to August 15. A second G I from Fort Devens, Orville Smullen, faced charges of driving under the influence and speeding with fines totaling 50.
Thousands of World War II and post Korea NSLI five year term policies lapsed since July 23 1953 may be automatically renewed and reinstated under the Survivor Benefits Act signed by the President. VA will search records and send reinstatement forms with guidance while asking veterans to refrain from inquiries for about a month to speed processing.
List of recently recorded deeds including Joseph W. Buckley as executor to Richard F. Kamp and wife on Main Street, Caleb H. Wheeler to Henry A. McLaughlin trustee on Monson Road, Ervin m to Frank A. Rockett and wife, John J. Mullaney and others to Leonard J. Small and wife on Grant and Belknap streets, Virginia road.
Rev. Lawrence M. Proctor of Independence Missouri led the union summer service at West Concord Union Church Sunday. Next Sunday services move to Trinitarian Congregational Church at 9 30 o clock with correction noting Frances McKenna as Rose Hawthorne School Guild president, not secretary. Rev Stanley F Rodgers of St Elizabeth's Sudbury will again officiate at Trinity Episcopal Church at 11 o'clock during Rev William H Clark's vacation.
Carlisle Congregational Church members enroll in Camp Firestone program in Barrington New Hampshire. The Carlisle board of selectmen holds its next meeting August 15 at 8 at Gleason Public Library. Bids for school routes due August 23 marked Carlisle Bus Bids. Carlisle Grange fair set for September 15 at Cranes hall. Library hours return Saturday 230 to 500 and 630 to 830 with Helen Wilkie as librarian. First Religious Society bazaar set for November 17 with a large parish committee in charge.
Concord area events include Tuesday Rotarian cookout and ladies night at Musketquid Sportsmen Club in West Concord. August 14 sail for Henry C Kleuber. Trinity Adult Group picnic at Kingmans Boathouse August 10. Altar Society hosts a food sale August 11 at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. The Sadon family vacationing on the cape.
A relic shows England still holds a small land plot on the Island of Hawaii where a monument to British explorer Captain James Cook stands. The disputed site remains identified as English property despite local status.
Expanded retail activity across resort and suburban areas pushed New England dollar volume slightly above the 1955 week. Promotions boosted demand in men s sportswear lightweight suits and women s beachwear, while nippy weather slowed sales of air coolers and some summer lines. Steel output rose to 78 per cent capacity, power output up two per cent, and garden tools hardware remained high as grocers saw strength in frozen foods fruit and canned fish.
Middlesex County boys Carl Thomas Townsend Jonathan Aldrich Westford and Stephen Klyce Jr Harvard were among top 10 in the Massachusetts 4 H Chicken of Tomorrow Contest. Fifty contestants from eastern Massachusetts 4 H clubs entered after a thirteen week growth period with chickens weighing six to seven pounds on average. Additional Middlesex entrants included Peter Paradise Lawrence Abbott Harold Adams Jr John Lyons Roxboro and Dennis Doherty Woburn.
Edward Ostrom told Belding Hospital staff he was pleased with a bequest planned for his will. He died shortly after and his will included an item of 6260 dollars for the hospital, though the exact amount is unclear in the fragment.
Report states animal injuries reduce Brady county meat yield by about 100 tons daily, impacting local producers and markets. Officials urge safety measures to protect livestock and stabilize supply.
A basic sauce combines vinegar and sugar over cooked cabbage or snap beans. Optional cream can be added to the dressing for a richer finish.
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