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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
1
Local notes cover the county 4 H fair, safety reminders for travelers during the holiday exodus, and upcoming events. Mentions Concord’s 319th anniversary, voters and public notices, and school and recreation plans for foreign students.
A Sunday worship service at the Concord Congregation on Hub Aden streets is announced for August 29 at 9:30. Robert Barber will lead the service with a sermon titled Power, featuring guest soloist Tirrel and organist Harker. a Prelude will open and Mrs. William will host.
Concord High School graduates Patricia Travis and Barbara Dillon left for Lackland Air Force Base Texas for ten weeks of basic training with the women’s Air Force. They traveled with Greater Boston cadets from Logan Airport East Boston and each enlisted for three years. Davis worked at Harvard Trust Company since graduation. Dillon is daughter of a Reformatory Officer and Mrs George M Hardy.
Two weekend crashes at Accident Corner left one person injured. Friday at 5 14 p m Lucy E Brown 45 of Ipswich collided with Donald T Ferguson 33 of Wallingford Conn both drivers blocked by an obstructed truck Ferguson headed west on Route 2 while Brown turning into Route 62 none hurt. Sunday at 1 15 a m John J Maloney 26 of Boston was rear struck by Joseph H Mulroy 24 of Dorchester Mulroy skidded sending Maloney s Plymouth sedan 60 feet across the intersection Jean Sweeney 18 of Dorchester was treated at Emerson Hospital for back and leg injuries. Mulroy charged with driving so as to endanger. Investigation by Officers Anderson Pagano and Thomas.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Florio daughter of Mr and Mrs Teto Florio of Mainstreet will wed Frank Giles son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Giles of Waltham on Saturday at 10 am Mass at St Bernard’s Church. The bride to be works at the local insurance agency.
Concord general chairman Patrolman James E. Finn Jr reports it is not too late for local merchants and businessmen to sign up in the ad book for the police ball. The first such event since 1941 will be Monday October 12 at the State Armory with Jimmy Mosher's orchestra providing music. Tickets will go on sale soon. Mind was the sermon topic at First Church of Christ Scientist on Lowell Road last Sunday morning.
Concord public schools announce opening on Wednesday September 8 and urge parents of first time enrollees to register next week. Registrations accepted at multiple schools in West Concord and Concord proper with specified hours and contact numbers. From August 30 to September 7 register at designated schools. from September 7 register at the child’s assigned school.
Concord Thomas Leavitt of Isinippi addressed the Rotary Club at Howard Johnsons, chaired by President Benjamin F. Clark. Leavitt, president of Boston Poultry Exhibition Inc., outlined his roles and the club announced tonight's board meeting and the September 9 dinner hosting 30 Fulbright exchange students. Makeups from Ericksen, Huckins, Simms, Ogilvie, Seavey, Barer, Boyd, and Cleary were logged. Visitors included Cole, Lynch, Rowe, Zitso, and Jackson.
Concord residents may register at the town clerk's office up to 5 p.m. daily. The board of registrars holds an all day session on Wednesday September 8 at the Town House from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. This is the final chance to register before the September 28 town election. Registered voters may vote only in the selectmen race and will not receive primary ballots on September 14 as state contest registration has expired.
1st Lieut. Edward P. Daniels Jr. of Boston received the Air Force Commendation Medal at a ceremony in Boston. The citation notes meritorious service as special project officer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, from August 18, 1952 to November 13, 1953.
Local scout leader Vining, longtime Sachem Council figure with 28 years in scouting, steps into Cambridge Boy Scout Council as executive. Former director at Antrim New Hampshire camp and member of Waltham Rotary Club.
Concord firefighter George T. Barrett Jr. 26 attached to Central Station was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital after a weekend illness. Doctors labeled the polio as non paralysis suspicious and Barrett, a husband with one child, remained hospitalized with a speedy recovery wished by the community.
About 50 Concord Lions Club members and guests attended the Tuesday cookout at Ray L Harris's North Acton home. Maxwell E Lawrence led the event with a brief business session by President Robert B Lortz announcing the September 14 meeting at Howard Johnsons and a September 7 board meeting. Assistants included Robert E Sheehan and Robert W Shalline. The meal marked the final cookout of the season.
Concord celebrates Thomas Peterson known as Tom and dean of local businessmen as he marks his 55th anniversary in the clothing trade. Since starting in 1899 he has outfitted three generations, the paper offers congratulations.
West Concord and Central fire units responded after 5 PM Monday to an oil burner fire at 73 Commonwealth Avenue. Damage was slight. Box 36 activated. it marked the 174th alarm of the year for local firefighters.
About 450 children from Emerson Thoreau and Rideout playsteads attended the Concord Recreation Commission eight week summer program closing at Rideout Playground amid threat of rain. The event featured handiwork displays stage pictures once upon a closeline and the prince and the pauper along with perfect attendance and most athletic awards to numerous participants.
Nina Donato, secretary-clerk at the board of selectmen’s Town House, will assume the clerk position in the Concord District Court probation office after Labor Day. She succeeds Irene McLaughlin, who has resigned.
Minuteman Chevrolet Inc of Concord was the low bidder for a new police cruiser to replace the demolished vehicle. The model will be commissioned soon, replacing the 1954 Ford, while the department has operated with one 1954 Ford since the accident.
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