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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1960
Page
11
Sheridan residents urged to mail early as post office expands service and hires staff to handle peak Christmas volume. Posters remind proper addressing and complete street numbers to prevent delays. Lincoln-Hanscom A. 1. reports a nurse on duty at the town system with school supervision in morning hours.
Sudbury residents are urged to buy only approved incinerators and avoid basket weave wire. Inspect Christmas lights for bare wires and replace unsafe ones. Safe toy purchases and constant supervision of electrical toys are advised. The fire alarm system now links to the police station for faster emergency response.
West Acton announces the engagement of Miss Martha W Lee to Francis W Webb. Martha, daughter of West Acton Selectman and Mrs Arthur W Lee of 5 Mead Terrace, is a graduate of Acton Roxborough Regional and Bridgewater State Teachers College class of 1960. Webb is son of Mr and Mrs Ralph A Webb of Newbury.
James Ryan Walter Wood and Edward Murphy shot three deer during a hunting trip to nine. Rep James DeNormandie reports misstatements about the Route 20 by pass in Wayland and Sudbury being shelved and says the issues are financial.
West Concord guests from New Bedford Institute of Technology toured General Radio Company for a combined plant tour and luncheon. The group, affiliated with the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and Institute of Radio Engineers, viewed engineering development and manufacturing of precision electronic test equipment.
Patrol notes deer hunting begins with strict enforcement after recent out of town violations. Landowners must grant permission, and posted zones will be patrolled to ensure compliance. A Concord youth, found inside the Bowl arena after hours, was arrested for breaking and entering and bailed at 1000 dollars to appeal in court. Parking meters replaced across town due to cracked mechanisms, totaling 670 dollars in expense with two technicians assisting.
The Carlisle board of selectmen plans a December 15 meeting at 7 30 p.m. in Gleason Public Library with Chairman Merrill C Hobart. The annual citizens caucus date may be announced soon. Middlesex 4 H Rabbit Breeders Club meets tonight at Mark G Brook’s Stearnes Street home at 7 p.m. to learn rabbit carrying cases.
The Acton Garden Club hosts a holiday tour and bazaar today until 5 pm with guests including Mr and Mrs Albert W Wunderly Mrs Douglas McGreg and Mrs A A Morrisgette. West Acton couple George Lamon akis and wife welcome their first child a son born November 2 at Newton Wells esley Hospital. Ladies Auxiliary Unit meets at 8 pm at the regional home with Mrs Carrie Merriam presiding. Members helped at the Christmas gift shop for the VA Hospital Bedford. A church architecture talk sponsored by Episcopal Church Women and the Church of Good Shepherd building committee will be held Tuesday with speakers Alexander D MacIntosh and Terry Majer.
Carlisle Middlesex County 3-H Dairy Goat Club held its first meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Ivan cis J Roderick Fussell. Officers were elected with Pamemene welcoming, David Carson Ford as president Robert Francis Eston as vice president Don na Gray as secretary Michiel Roderick as treasurer Bonnie Redmond as librarian and Linda Small Concord as publicity. The club planned a Christmas party and a tree with candy favors to be taken to the state hospital, a long standing practice. Refreshments were served.
Maynard Woman’s Club will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday at 2 30 p m at E of C Hall. President Mrs Walter E Carbone will conduct the business session. Mrs Richard Mahoney hosts. The program features musical selections by Bell Ringers from Sudbury and a Christmas table for donated sale items.
William J. Blake of the VA Regional Office in Boston states that VA does not endorse any product or commercial effort for veterans and warns the public about door-to-door solicitations claiming VA endorsement. He urges verification with the Better Business Bureau or community groups.
South Lincoln Mrs William Nye Switty former Phyllis Childs Lexington executive VP of Junior League 1958 1959 was named among 10 women honored with Achievement Awards at Academie Moderne marking its 25th anniversary. Speaker Arlene Francis addressed That Certain Something as guests included government and civic leaders at Hotel Somerset Boston. Mrs Swift a Lexington debutante active in community work. Her daughter Shelley graduates Concord Academy in June and Fay is Beaver Country Day freshman.
November Middlesex County 4-H Dairy Goat Club meeting in Concord extended a live lecture on goat anatomy by Mrs. Ernst. Refreshments followed as the group invited all youths interested in goats to attend future gatherings at the Extension Service building.
West Concord Woman's Club meets Thursday December 15 at 2 30 p m at Thoreau School with the topic Dear to a Woman s Heart Mrs Arthur W Hughes Jr presiding Members should bring gifts for Santa Co hosting tea by Mrs E Fletcher Haselton and Mrs Newell C Dearborn
West Concord General Radio Company announces an immediate Tuition Refund Program for regular employees. Employees may take evening courses at accredited schools related to their work, with refunds for most tuition after company approval and submission of receipts and grades.
Lincoln Post No 84 A L elects Metto Fedock as commander Harold Cunningham as vice commander and James Rice Jr as judge advocate William Whalen as adjutant Daniel A MacInnis as finance officer Majesto is serve at arms Norman Legere as chaplain James J Ryan Murphy Edward Corrigan named county council delegates Alternates named Louis Cunningham Russell Dixon Murray Farnsworth Retiring commander Cunningham becomes sub district commander covering Carlisle Concord Bedford Lexington and Lincoln.
Stow town board schedules upcoming meeting in Tyler Hall for December with plans for the annual caucus election and meeting dates to be announced. Local families welcome the birth of a son to Walter and Mrs Bird at Emerson Hospital on November 24. The Unity Club spearheads the Mitten Tree project at Randall Library with donations to be sent to town nurse Mrs Ojalehto, and mittens may also be dropped at the post office. A Unitarian Church youth group event features an old fashioned square dance at Center School Auditorium with Bob Treyz as caller and prizes for attendees.
New arrivals at Emerson Hospital list five newborns with parents and addresses in Concord. A daughter to Gilbert Strait on Nov 22, a daughter to John Oakman on Nov 23, a son to Joseph Simano nok on Nov 25, a son to John Carson on Nov 26, and a daughter to Gerard DiPietro on Nov 27. The article recalls the first bridge across the Arkansas River at Little Rock completed in 1873.
Lincoln Grange No 129 installed officers led by Master William M Dean with Phyllis Doherty lecturer and Hester MacLennad treasurer. Executive committee Alita Boyce one year and Lorra ine Dean three years. Marion Riley chaplain elect Phyllis Davis secretary elect and others honored for long service. A 50 year member James Lahey received a letter from National Grange.
Union Church observes the third Advent on December 11 with church school at 9 30 for all ages from third grade to high school. Lighting of the third Advent candle in the junior department. At 11 the beginner through second grade meet. Junior High Pilgrim Fellowship at 5 led by Miss Monica Murphy and Mr Roger C Fischer. High School Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 with Mr Fischer youth director.
Maynard selectmen last week reviewed building permit requests. A permit for an addition to Maynard A was not granted and an application for a home on White Avenue by Dominic Castelline was referred to the board of owners as plans do not conform with zoning by laws. Alfred Dentino, Veterans Council chair, appeared regarding the war memorial project and said no article or recommendation will be presented at the annual town meeting.
Acton Selectmen received a petition from N E Telephone and Telegraph for joint ownership with Boston Edison Co for six poles on Windsor Tyneve. The board met with the highway superintendent and town engineer about street signs. A common victualler license was issued to Cedric L Watcher. Next meeting is Dec 13 at 7 30 p.m. at the Town Hall chaired by Charles D MacPherson.
Acton George Craig and Clive Enos completed preparation and examinations for licensing as lay readers in the Episcopal diocese and were commissioned by Bishop Anson Phelph Stokes at Sunday evening services in St Paul's Cathedral. Rev. Roger W. Wootten attended to present the candidates.
Five states Connecticut Indiana Iowa Ohio and Oklahoma patrol highways from the air using aircraft to monitor traffic. The effort aims to ease congestion and improve safety through airborne surveillance.
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