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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1960
Page
2
News Of Maynard highlights births and anniversaries in town families including Hayes and Costanzo. Voter registration at Town House until Friday. church services and summer activities at Union Congregational and St John’s Lutheran. town offices and doctors’ vacations noted. acting police chief during chief’s vacation.
Union summer services between the Methodist and Union Congregational churches occur Sunday at 9 30 a m at Union Congregational Church with Harold A Merriam as soloist. An additional Holy Day mass is set for Lake Boone Stow at 10 a m and 7 30 p m announced by Rev John D Callahan S T D pastor of St Bridget's Church.
The Mass Arborist Association and national shade tree group meet at Statler Hotel Sudbury next week for the Boston Tree Party. Speakers include Joseph Beasley and Mrs E Sohier Welch. A Friday luncheon, a Thursday New England Breakfast, and a Friday Liberty Tree story are planned with Boy Scout Troop 60 and Girl Scouts hosting children activities.
Acton The board of selectmen appointed election officers. They heard Joe Perry on heating at Town Hall and expect an estimate. A hearing approved Boston Edison and New England Telegraph poles on Newtown road with one pole relocation request. Four residents discuss Agawam road. Town report committee attended. Richard A Budge resigned with thanks. The board accepted Charles R Dexter’s $2 550 bid for Log Hill Lot and instructed town counsel to issue a Quit Claim Deed.
Maynard Dr Samuel Bachrach of Worcester, a native of the town, leads a renowned elderly care program. Worcester receives a $37,500 Ford Foundation grant, the third largest nationwide, from 124 units selected. Bachrach praises the foresight of local aging committee and notes expanded elderly needs as longevity rises. Pari Pletcher and Harold Woodbury laud Bachrach at a luncheon when the grant was announced.
West Concord Condons lose 7 3 to Maynard Redcaps in the first playoff game as Middlesex and Redcaps reach final round. Joe Sweeney pitched for Middlesex and was relieved by Joe Regan. Dick Sluyski pitched for Maynard. Second game set for 6 30 this evening at Rideout playstead.
Lorraine Miller daughter of Mrs Norman Miller is engaged to Richard Tucker son of Mrs Helen Tucker and Howard Tucker of Lowell. Miss Miller a Waltham High Burdett College graduate. Mr Tucker attended Maynard schools served four years in the U S Navy. Both work for Sylvania Electronic Systems Waltham. Nov 5 wedding date set.
Maynard athletes dominated with Joe Dandurand winning the senior division of the New England Golf Course Superintendent's Association championship at Rhode Island Country Club. Local skiers and jockey Jimmie Allan also earned victories as Cape Cod striped bass were caught by Toivo Karhuma aboard the Explorer.
Scott Folks List outing plans a Saturday trip for Maynard H Scott employees and families to Beartrock State Park Allentown New Hampshire. Buses depart at 9 a.m. and return by 4 30 p m. Activities include swimming games contests and a chicken barbecue with top prizes such as a transistor radio awarded at 1 p.m.
Local Concord golfers entered in the Essex Country Club round a day opening yesterday. Named players include Alexander A. Cameron Lorin Grimes Rep John M Eaton Jr Franklin Johnson George K Whitney Mason L Ham James M Austin Dr John F Flavin Dr Jack K Holmes Jonathan Snelling Walter M Bush Carlton H Kiinck.
Rep John M Eaton Jr serves as clerk replacing Robert S F Rhodes while Bradford Robinson faces absence. John J Sheehan acts as probation officer. Geraldine M Hannon fills a clerical slot in the probation office during the district court vacation period.
Local youths John Devlin James Foley Jr Sam De Vito Paul Joubert James R Malcolm Bob Farina and Mike Farina competed in the state junior golf event at Charles River this week. Devlin beat James Gianferante of Springfield with a 91 on Tuesday.
Sister Mary Gemma formerly Ester Balanger, now in Hamilton Ontario, visits Maynard relatives at 6 Marlborough Street. Guests from Connecticut Rhode Island Hudson Holyoke Stow Concord Acton Milford and Maynard attend a lawn party with a buffet lunch. Frank Seally from Hudson presents a purse of money from friends.
Emerson Hospital auxiliary sponsors a fall luncheon to raise funds for the hospital. Mrs Walter roundings and other members expect an annual event, with advance ticket sales aiding planning. Contact Mesias Lyons Carbone Laur James Breen Willy Clarence Peterson for reservations.
Parish notes from St Elizabeth’s church describe Holy Communion members and confirmation plans. Altar servers listed include Foley Foley Young VanEaghen Ray Stuart Cajetan and others as part of the Pentecost observance.
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