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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1960
Page
7
New laws set voting hours and ballot counting procedures after 8 pm. Selectmen and town officials must implement costly election changes while tellers await polling-hour end to begin tabulation. Strong statewide opposition preceded passage this session.
Ceremony held last Saturday for Miss, daughter of Mr. Clifford French, with Rev Dr Ray Eus conducting. Reception at side Inn followed. Miss graduated Holyoke College in 1959 and is now at AJ College, Bermuda, Albany, N.Y.
The U S Civil Service examiners announce an open competitive examination for a substitute clerk and carrier in Concord Massachusetts. The position offers good pay starting at 2.16 per hour with raises to 2.63 and benefits including vacation sick life insurance and retirement. Applications may be obtained from the executive secretary regional director or the Concord Post Office.
In Scarborough England residents and tourists spotted a 50-foot sea monster at sunrise, but it proved to be a festival prop. Derek Towle said the dragon was meant to be disposed of in the sea after the event.
A brief note explains that hair with porous structure readily soaks up permanent wave solutions and moisture, affecting processing outcomes. It highlights the need for careful handling to prevent overprocessing and damage.
Excerpts show residents of Maynard and Stow exchanging letters and opinions on town affairs. One writer mocks political “refugees from reality” while urging voter turnout to prevent corrupt influence, and a Texas roundup notes multilingual newspapers and foreign language sections in Austin and Dallas publications.
Mr and Mrs Albert F Larsen of 64 Elm Street announce the birth of their third son Chris Peter on August 3 at Emerson Hospital.
Dr. Jean Mayer of Harvard School of Public Health embarks on a UN FAO WHO assignment to assess nutritional needs in Ivory Coast and revisit Ghana. He will meet FAO and WHO officials in Rome and Brazaville, with possible Congo meetings. tour lasts about a month and includes evaluating Ghana's nutrition program and maternal child health efforts.
The Acton Republican Town Committee met to discuss voter registration and other matters. Senator Charles W. Olson of Ashland spoke, noting 20 years in the state senate and current role as Beacon Hill committee chair. A drive to raise 600 for the Acton quota progresses with about 550 raised or pledged. transportation help offered via Edward Shaw or William Kingman.
Weekly police blotter in Acton reports a disturbance complaint in South Acton with no charges pressed. A lawn mower dispute in South Acton ended with no action. A three car crash on Main Street injured Helen Tucker Maynard and passengers and required hospital care. Carni Gras scene saw Linda MacLeod 13 burned by kerosene. she and mother were treated at Emerson Hospital. Maureen Sweeney 3 suffered a severed toe tendon from bicycle spokes and was admitted to Emerson Hospital.
Acton-Nathaniel Tilden met with local Republican leaders in Acton and Sudbury to establish a liaison between Senator Leverett Saltonstall's campaign and area GOP groups. Norman R. Veenstra and Albert J. Crowley were named as local campaign representatives for voter outreach.
A Somerville youth was held for the grand jury after a motor vehicle case near the Stow Bol ton line. George D. MacDonald 55 of Somerville and Daniel Joseph Nolan Jr 21 of Somerville were identified. Nolan pleaded guilty to motor vehicle offenses and was held on $1,000 bail.
Mr and Mrs Rothwell N MacRae former Concord residents visited for three weeks with relatives and friends and returned home to Lake Worth Florida by car on Monday. Fire department data show 18 percent of alarms and 142 calls so far this year.
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