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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
15
City figures show total income from Leominster parking meters reached 9109 70 with about 400 weekly average. Accounting records indicate 16333 80 has been paid to the meter company to date and the full amount due will be paid by year end. meters began operating after installation at a cost of five pounds per unit.
Legal notices in Middlesex County Massachusetts announce a divorce petition by Sherman Foote against Lola Pulver McGreen of Hartford for cruel treatment. The court requires written appearances within 21 days from October 2, 1950, at Cambridge. Also probate proceedings in Maynard for the will of Mary D Morse, executor appointment without bond, with objections due by September 11, 1950.
Lost pass books announced by Concord Co-operative Bank and Concord National Bank. No. 7149, No. 4211, No. 3220, and No. 6217 cited with payment stops. Notices dated August and September 1950 reference holders Julian W. Ballou and Conford Mass.
The purchase of a station wagon to collect meters and perform repairs, repainting of the metered area, and the creation of an off street parking area between Manning Avenue and Mechanic Street were financed from the meter account. Mayor Ralph W. Crossman moved Patrolman Staney L. Harris’s salary, who maintains meters and handles collections, to the parking meter account.
Boston reports the Massachusetts state employees retirement system will pay out an estimated 6 661 500 in pensions this year. The system claims to be the oldest contributory public employee plan in the nation.
To all interested in the estate of William E Long also known as William Evington Long late of Sudbury in Middlesex County. Cynthia K Long of Sudbury seeks appointment as executrix without surety on her bond. Objections must be filed in Cambridge by 10 am September 12 1950. Witness John C Leggat August 7 1950. John J Butler Register.
Middlesex to all interested in the estate of George H Merrick late of Maynard Massachusetts. Merton F Merrick prays to be appointed administrator with the will annexed without a bond. Objections must be filed in Cambridge Court before 10 am September 12 1960. John C Leggat Blair First Judge and John J Butler Register. August 9 1960.
Notice indicates that spot 0 195 has been lost. Bernard Porperstive Bank in Concord Massachusetts handles the matter.
West Concord Troop 43 Boy Scouts under new scoutmaster Lt Alfred Perkins will resume regular meetings next month at the Harvey Wheeler School on Monday nights. A musketaquia men’s club event drew troop committee members and guests including Edward F Sheehan Robert E Sheehan Joseph Santora Frank J McLaughlin and Harvey Wheeler Principal James V McMullen.
Middlesex Probate Court hears Helen B Weed seek probate of the last will of Mary A Wood late of Acton. The matter set for nine o clock in the forenoon on September 13 1950 as the return day of citation. John J Butler Register.
Waltham Street from 36 Waltham Street to the Waltham and Powder Mill Road junction will be resurfaced. Abutters and public utilities must install or replace water sewers gas and other connections by August 31 1950. No permits will be issued for opening this section for five years. Raymond J Sheridan Maynard Highway Department superintendent.
The Massachusetts School Building Assistance Commission approved state aid to cities and towns, with nearly 100 additional municipalities planning projects. Military procurement orders topped 1,200,000 dollars for Massachusetts manufacturers. Quincy sales rose 15 percent, while Brookline and Waltham gained 13 percent. Rainfall fell far below normal across the state, Southeastern Massachusetts hardest hit. In 1947 census data, Massachusetts had 6,149 firms with 1–18 workers, 2,790 with 20–99, and 1,315 with 100 or more. Public employment figures show municipal and county workers at 124,644, state workers 30,917, and federal 56,694. Southwick to vote on protective zoning by-law at upcoming special town meeting.
West Concord resident Edward J Bud Flannery formerly of Concord High School sports, is regaining health at Emerson Hospital after a freak accident when a truck tire sprung off and struck him in the face. He hopes to leave hospital soon. He is the son of John and Mrs Flannery and is cared for by his father, a general contractor.
Concord resident Mrs. William R. Callahan will host an attic harvest auction at Grapevine Cottage next Saturday at 10. William Huck Tobin, now of Chelmsford and former Concord and Maynard resident, will serve as auctioneer. Public welcome. a fine variety of articles is expected.
A food expert explains how modern transport expands year round access to produce, fish, and dairy, reshaping meals from locally grown fare to nationwide variety. The piece notes a veal roll recipe and references Nebraska’s 1949 precipitation of 26.36 inches, 2.63 above normal.
The notice lists numerous fairs in Concord and Middlesex County with dates in September and August. Towns include Dracut Dunstable Burlington Marlboro Tyngsboro Wilmington Boxboro Bedford Likington Stow Westford with fairs on September 8 16 18 and 23.
Concord August meeting of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was held at BP E hall. Edward F served as exalted ruler. A land-loving committee was formed and plans were made for upcoming gatherings on the second and fourth Tuesdays.
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