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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
2
Maynard residents hear a mix of church gatherings, social events, and personal news. A chicken barbecue on the St Bridget’s rectory lawn is planned for Sept 15, with others traveling for papers, family visits, vacations, and civic meetings. Local volunteers and clubs announce upcoming meetings and activities.
Jehovah's Witnesses outline this week's activities with meetings and lectures including a Thursday 7 30 p m service meeting and a Sunday 3 p m public lecture What Is Gods Way To Salvation followed by a 410 p m watchtower study Religion and the Nuclear Age Tuesday 8 p m Bible study Present Education for Sanctifying Gods Name and Wednesday 8 p m Bible lecture Marriage Among the Heirs of Life Kenneth E Conrad and wife of 4 Sudbury Street welcome a son born last week at Marlboro hospital
In Maynard Massachusetts Reverend J Gary Campbell of St Matthew's Methodist Church and Reverend Herman J Kotila of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church request inclusion of their names in support of civil rights legislation under consideration by Congress. They join other clergy in endorsing measures to end unjust discrimination against African Americans.
Bus schedule lists Route 1 serving Harvard and Hiley roads with stops from 7:15 to 8:00 at Nashoba Regional High School. Route 2 covers Red Acre Village and Great Road corridor with 7:27 to 8:00 stop times. Route 3 lists Sudbury Road and Gleasondale area with pickups starting 7:25 and ending at 8:00 at the high school.
New York reports builders find women cite the kitchen as the top reason to move. Margaret Spader notes the ready sale of homes with built in, slide in, or free standing gas ranges that improve layout, cleanliness, and automation versus older stoves.
Elizabeth W. Tompkins daughter of Ruoff A. and Mrs. Tompkins married John W. Lowe son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lowe at St George s Episcopal Church Maynard. Rev Richard A Taylor officiated as petals and white gladioli decorated the altar. The couple will reside at 186 Harwood Ave Littleton after a Cape wedding trip.
Police blotter recounts a two and a half year old found wandering on Bedford Street and returned to his sleeping parents after a ride on a tricycle. A West Concord man, after drinking, interacted with a 15 year old and was later arrested for under the influence and disruptive conduct. A car and occupant were tracked to Baker Avenue and the man bound over for trial. A separate rail incident saw a Budd Liner allegedly runaway near Concord tracks and captured near Acton. Vandalism reports on Sudbury Road Whittemore Street and Rt 2 prompt ongoing investigations by Officer Tom Graham and others.
Acton-Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed Sunday at South Acton Congregational Church during the 9 a.m. service closing the summer schedule. Fall schedule resumes Sept 8 with a regular 11 a.m. service and church school. Baptisms were held August 22 and 25 for David Michael and Cheryl Lee. Senior choir rehearsal is today at 7 30 p.m. Newcomers welcomed. Rev Deane R Lanphear planned to join the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom yesterday with area ministers.
Boston report notes replacing shattered windows in passenger cars costs the New Haven railroad about 150000 dollars annually. Logan Utah dispatch says three fourths of U S commercial forest land is privately owned, much on small farm tracts. Utah State University extension forester John D Hunt says farmers with forest property can access funds under the consolidated Farmers Home Administration Act to restore productivity.
A corn field about one third destroyed was found to be caused by two boys ages six and seven. They learned the stalks collapse when they jump onto them and spent Sunday afternoon tossing themselves over the field. The owner Tom Taranto and the boys' father will settle damages privately.
The text mentions a Boston area dance group linked to the Lone Star shire and references the Peg Ford and World War II era. It notes involvement with TV appearances and a call-in registration line TM 6036. It also mentions U S ports and 1961 cargo figures, suggesting export activity and cargo totals.
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