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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
20
The article notes educators report progress from routine toil to engaging activities that captivate all ages. Youths plan for new supplies, while families anticipate a life resurgence in education as enrollment and birth rates rise, despite ongoing dropout concerns.
Adults plan to enroll in a wide range of courses this fall and winter, pursuing citizenship, home decoration, literature, the arts, and trades, potentially exceeding the number of children in kindergarten through secondary schools.
Education for motorists of the future expands as high school students will receive formal driving instruction this fall. The program signals marked growth in automotive literacy and aims to prepare a larger cohort of young drivers for the road.
Miss Gooding, a 95 year old resident active in the W C T U and Clara Barton Tent of Daughters of Union Veterans, keeps keen mind and hearing. She follows current events and politics, watching convention sessions on TV and looking forward to campaign speeches and casting her vote on November 6.
Mrs. Margaret L McWalter of 12 Belknap Street marks her 81st birthday on Saturday September 1. Widow of Maurice McWalter Sr she is mother of Associate Justice Maurice McWalter Jr and John and grandmother to several grandchildren. She is active in the insurance business and has three daughters.
Concord couple Mr and Mrs Francis A Curro of 1 Belknap Court announce the birth of a son on August 25 at Emerson Hospital. Mr and Mrs James H Donaghue of 1 Dana Road announce a son born August 26 at Emerson Hospital.
Concord announces opening dates for public schools on Wednesday September 5 and Concord Academy on September 5. Rose Hawthorne is listed with September 5 as well, with additional notes about middle- school start details.
New surfaces have been laid on Stow street and Elm street from Main to Wood street. Drainage problems on Union street have been reported to the manager. Wilson Lumber Company will close for the long holiday weekend with office hours Friday 5 p.m. to Tuesday 7:30 a.m. Many other local firms also plan Saturday closures for an extended break.
Concord schools prepare for a new fall term with about 2,000 pupils and 200 teachers. Dr. Robert D. Irelan begins as superintendent and a faculty meeting sets the opening Wednesday. New hires include John K. Koyie Worcester and several graduates from Massachusetts and Illinois.
The Concord Mu ht Plant will transfer a new sub station this weekend causing a temporary road interruption. If weather permits the transfer will occur Saturday with a backup Sunday. Roads affected include Walnut Street, Lexington Cambridge turnpike, Lowell Street, Brook Road, Hildreth Street, Great Road, Carr Road, Courtford Street, Davis Ford Court, Prescott Road, Arrowhead Street, Birchvale Road and surrounding areas. Residents are advised to use fall clocks during the period.
Concord Lieutenant J. Witherell investigates the second break in a fortnight at the Concord Library. Fred B. Bloomhaadt the librarian found the entry after opening Wednesday morning. intruder gained entry via a cellar window and untaped wire. $15 stolen from two drawers at the main desk and in the children's room.
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