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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
6
Olympia Washington UP I report states alcoholism caused 107 direct deaths and 88 due to cirrhosis, totaling more than combined TB polio measles and diphtheria. Health department notes alcohol related highway fatalities not counted.
Local office notes a 148 claim drop last week as General Motors Framingham plant hires back workers. New and reopened claims fell from 242 to 92 while continued claims rose to 645. Sixty three found work, 42 new applications received, and 17 counseling interviews held.
H H Scott Inc addition expected to wrap up soon as Porter Construction reports progress. Wall work on short dimensions and roof waits for September supports while 102 footings will bear roof columns. About 30 men work daily. roof supports due early October with total closure date not set. Drainage work partially finished in the future parking area.
Grace Tucker donates stamp books by Turner Reinfeld and Thorp to Maynard Public Library in memory of Orville P. Tucker. Magazines Linn s Weekly Stamp News and Coin World also given. Other memorials include poetry and history titles from local families and school groups. A note encourages selecting lasting books and offers librarian guidance. Also a cooking tip advises preserving a quarter cup of water when boiling meat to prevent burning and smoke.
Acton officials stress early registration for first time pupils as classes resume next week to reduce opening day confusion. Selectmen issue Sunday entertainment license to Ladies Dog Club of Acton for Sept 8. Vacation Bible School at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church ends. St Elizabeth of Hungary Church runs well attended summer program with Sisters of Charity of Halifax as instructors. Reports of births and weekend travels appear, including a new baby to Mr and Mrs Duggan and Norma Smith's Cape Cod visit. Wisconsin State Fair poster error notes August dates. fair runs Aug 8 to Aug 17.
The New Hampshire Insurance Department announced that more than half of state auto insurers will raise rates about 15 percent effective Sept. 11. The hikes target high accident areas and border towns such as Newton Plaistow Salem Windham. Only 146 of 219 insurers reported plans to raise rates and the average increase is about 10.45 dollars.
Bolton hosts the sixteenth annual Lord's Acre Corn Festival for St Francis Xavier church on Sunday September 1 at Route 110 and Green Road. Mass at 10 00 a.m. with Bishop Bernard J Flanagan officiating. Events include corn husking milking queen crowning and chicken barbecue. Mayors from Marlboro Leominster Fitchburg and Gardner compete in the milking contest at 4 00 p.m. Booths farm zoo pony hay rides and cafe hoors fill the grounds. Thousands attend every year making it a Worcester County social staple.
Miss Martha Thyng of Manchester New Hampshire became the wife of Francis Stone son of Mr and Mrs Stone at the First Congregational Church of Swanzey. The bride wore a bateau neckline lace gown with a chapel train and a French illusion veil. Maid of honor Charlene coe and Barbara Stone wore turquoise and lace gowns with avocado sashes. The couple’s families hosted a reception with guests and a guest book managed by Carolyn and Deborah Stone.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Eaton Beckwith 88 widow of Albert M Beckwith were held at her Pelham Island Road residence. A native of Sudbury she taught locally and served the school committee and various clubs. She leaves four daughters two sisters seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Burial was at Wadsworth Cemetery Framingham arrangements by Wadsworth Funeral Home.
Funeral for Mrs. Rhea Rouillard King of 17 DeMars Street was held Saturday morning from Martin and Doran Funeral Home. A high requiem Mass followed at St. Bridget's Church with Rev. Charles Murphy and Rev. Edward Toomy assisting. Burial was in St. Bridget's Cemetery with Msgr. Callahan reading the committal prayers. Bearers included Bernard Dawson, Thomas Brown, William Brown, Richard King, Howard King, James Piekarski and others.
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