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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1957
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe plans for local events as shops prepare for holidays. Mentions renovations, new deliveries, and a sense of community in Cumberland region with scattered references to schools and town preparations.
A citizen group evaluates costs and public interest for a regional high school swimming pool. A subcommittee chaired by Mrs. Alexander C. Peters reports an estimated construction cost of $200,000 with 40 percent state aid and outlines annual operating costs about $15,690 plus debt service. Voters asked to respond with views and reasons.
The article outlines the 1958 annual meeting set for March 3 with election on February 24 and warrant closing January 4. It notes Concord citizens caucus on January 14 and town report due January 10, with a finance committee hearing planned around February 3. It also reports on Everett Street road work, a new 10 inch water main, and a near completion Route 62 sub-station. Edison officials hint at a possible December 15 Heda event.
A fragment notes a film titled High Places shown free at Hall Memorial on Thursday. The picture, produced in New York by Em Hawthorne and Hi, runs about 27 minutes and features a wear in the film. Sanitation and vision are mentioned in supporting notes.
Concord appoints Salvatore Silvio as permanent policeman via Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson on Chief Robert E. Kelley’s recommendation. The Concord High graduate and Army veteran, previously a special officer for a year, begins duty this Monday alongside ex-gridder Chief Kelley and Officers Alexander, Landini, Learmonth, and Special Officer Sweeney.
Concord High School announces Rebecca Brown of 18 Valley Road as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. She placed among the top seven and a half percent on the qualifying test taken in 14 000 high schools nationwide on October 22, moving closer to the four million dollars in scholarships for the 1958 program. Principal John F. Donovan released the news.
Concord local arrivals announced Monday at Emerson Hospital list newborns and parental details. A son to Mr and Mrs Oaks on School street at Marlboro road November 25. A son to Mr and Mrs Emerson on Orchard road November 25. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Wendall Downs at Bedford court November 30. A son to Mr and Mrs Robert J Hurstak at 5 ee du.
Concord Lions Club joins New England Lions to run Operation Middle East from December 6 to 10 to aid nearly one million Palestinian refugees in Lebanon Syria Jordan and Gaza. Clothing shoes blankets and rags are collected at fire stations with a five day drive led by G Donald Wade chairing a committee including Robert Harding Robert L. Cousins John J. Sheehan and Kensie L. Creighton.
Concord faces a possible suit by Kenworthy and Taylor of Everett over wiring at the light plant substation project in West Concord. A judge in East Cambridge ruled the building a public building, stemming from the Richard White & Sons Newton bid dispute. The town disputes the substation status and non union subcontracting, with a master to be named for recommendations.
Lieut. Col. Robert H. Damico of Carlisle addressed Concord Council, K. of C. No. 287 at Monument Hall on Air Defense Mission. Grand Knight Robert V. Donaghey presided as the public heard his talk.
Mrs. Fred L. Strong announces this year long drive. The Mitten Tree will be at Randall Library from Saturday December 7 to Thursday December 18. People may donate mittens for children up to 11 years old and leave them at the library for distribution before Christmas.
The Concord town committee announces a statement of policy to guide future comprehensive town planning. A citizen council will provide information and opinions to the committee while subcommittees handle finance utilities public relations and more. Residents are invited to join and participate in the planning process.
Concord district scouts seek usable and repairable toys for hospital patients in therapy programs. On Saturday December 7 by 9 am place toys on your front porch. collectors will pick up or you may deliver by 2 pm to specified Concord locations including Anderson's Market Garage and Minuteman Chevrolet.
Private funeral services were conducted at MacRae Funeral Home for Gertrude Todd Muir Head 89 of Reading native of Concord who died Monday morning. The late widow of George I Fran and sister of the late Thomas Todd Sr, she was born December 22, 1867. Robert Barber minister from Trinitarian Congregational Church officiated and burial followed in Sleepy Hollow cemetery.
The Concord Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and dinner will be held at Howard Johnsons on Monday December 9 at 6 30. President John K Damon and Executive Secretary Ioe E Erickson will preside and new directors will be elected. Guest speaker Helge Holst from Monument Street will address the gathering. he is treasurer of Arthur D Little Company.
Carlisle Miss Susan Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth S Harris River road is a member of the cast of the Second Shepherds Play presented Sunday evening December 3 at the college. Harris a sophomore at the college.
The Concord Fire Department unveils a new 1000 gallon Mack pumper, bought for 18000, to replace the old LaFrance. It arrived at Central Station and impressed town officials and visiting chiefs from Wayland Sudbury Carlisle Maynard and Acton.
A state authority considers funding to repair and relocate Route 62 and No. 2 into Acton town limits. If approved, funds would allow work on Main Street toward the town line and potentially reconstruct Powdermill bridge concurrently.
Christopher Gregory Poirier son of Mr and Mrs Louis Poirier of 18 Assabet Avenue was baptized at Church of Our Lady Help of Christians. Rev Thomas B Morgan officiated with godparents listed as Mrs Michael Gees and others. grandparents identified as Mrs Jean Walker and Mr Minn.
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