15 Dec 1960
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
1
Community notices discuss decorations and events for Christmas, local merchants extending hours through December 24, and discussions on school policies and utility services. The piece notes crowded police and fire lines amid holiday activity and hints at local council chatter about taxes and public safety.
A garbled historic report notes turkey as a major food source for a native population, with hunters using simple weapons to aim at game. The text references American involvement and Indian children, but details are unclear.
Concord area residents are invited to a Jaycees Santa Claus pageant and Concord Band Concert at 2 30 p m at the old fire house on Walden Street. Santa will arrive by helicopter at Emerson Playground 10 30 a m weather permitting. he tours town then attends the afternoon event with photos of children on Santa's lap.
Town selectmen declared a state of emergency to enable plowing of unaccepted streets. Streets listed include Bayberry Road Minor Road Fox Lane Walnut Street Extension Norma Drive Peter Spring Road Extension and Prescott Road Extension.
Concord plans a December 22 ceremony at 2 p m in the State House Boston to dedicate the lower library in memory of the late Atty-Gen George F Fingold of Lowell Road who died August 31 1958 His widow Mrs Ethelyn Fingold is invited to unveil a bronze plaque A recent state bill authorized naming the library for the three time elected attorney general and GOP governor candidate whose sudden death changed the race
Norton Levy's Concord-Carlisle math team won its second straight Mass Math League match at North Reading after a prior win at North Andover. Sophomore Peter Webb earned individual honors with 90 points.
Virginia Beach item offers a vinyl game board titled Sine Le with nine oA pieces and views included. The wipe clean vinyl board makes sharing simple for all members of the family. R. N. and Co. markets the kit in Virginia Beach.
West Concord postmaster Margaret E. Coughlin announces extended hours for the Christmas rush. From December 12 to 16 the office is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Week of December 19 to 22 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and December 23 and 24 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Concord Post Office will keep all service windows open Saturday until 6 p m and lobby windows Sunday 1 p m to 5 p m. Extra hours continue Monday to Wednesday evenings 6 p m. Postmaster McCaffrey cites blizzard disruptions and urges customers to mail early.
Concord town manager Theodore M. Nelson reports rebids for winter salt after prior bids were rejected. Bids include Bin Eastern Mineral bulk $12.75 a ton FOB Chelsea, truck $14.75 to Concord. 100 lb bags $20, truck $23. International Salt bulk $13 a ton rail FOB Concord. 100 lb bags $20. truck $23. Chemical Corp car-load $13.50 a ton. 100 lb bags $20.10. Mabd bulk $15.24. 100-lb bags $23. Nejeoas has made no awards and reports bringing in 20 tons of solar salt and 20 tons of mineral rock salt.
The Concord board of selectmen says town offices will be closed on Monday December 26 and likely Tuesday January 2. Meetings during the holidays depart from their usual schedule as the town observes a holiday period.
Concord Town building department reports total construction value for November at 181700 with 116300 for new work and 65400 for additions. Compared to November 1959 totals of 149300 with 124200 for new construction and 25102 for additions and alterations. Notable single permits include Willard Andersen of Sandy Pond Road at 24900 and Helen G Puffer at Monument неш.
Allan Rohan presents Concord Paintings at the Concord gallery for a three week run ending New Year’s Eve. The artist ties faith to daily life by setting the Christmas story in Boston area colleges and universities, offering a comforting gospel tone amid threats and belligerence.
Fire fighters were summoned Sunday evening to Emerson Hospital for a laundry chute fire possibly caused by a discarded cigarette. Significant linen damages about 600 dollars and water damage were reported by Chief Thomas Tombeno.
Concord Town Clerk Cornelia M Lawrence was served a subpoena from the land court asking the town to be prepared to defend on January 1 regarding a petition filed by Kalmia Woods Corp. Two other suits involving the town are pending, including the Walker-Kacawag case over land in the Walden Pond area, which may come up early in the new year.
President Kennedy backs the fifty fourth annual Christmas Seal drive to fight tuberculosis in Middlesex County. Seals were mailed by the Middlesex Tuberculosis and Health Association to residents of Burlington Massachusetts. Town Manager Theodore M Nelson praises highway workers who cleared 65 miles of roads after a heavy 15 inch snowfall. He urges residents to clear hydrants for safety during storms.
California's total agricultural come now exceeds that of any other state, signaling an industry-wide shift in production patterns. Farmers report strong yields in crops, while livestock and dairy sectors show steady expansion across major regions.
The selectmen named Cathrine A. Ktell of 8 Union Street as town accountant for three years from January 1, 1961 to January 1, 1964, succeeding Miss Maud A. Hunt. A victualler license was issued to Salvatore and Julia Palmer for Tody's Restaurant in Nasachuc County.
Town selectmen disclose that about 67 articles may appear at the March 1961 annual meeting, up from 74 last year. Zoning changes budgets street acceptances and many appropriations are on the docket including a possible $60,000 from free cash to cut the tax levy and the sale of an old fire station.
Concord Lions heard Colson discuss Winter and Summer Olympics at a Tuesday supper meeting. President Broughton presided. Flannery and Macone led program planning. club eyed spending over 300.
United Press International reports complete state returns give John F. Kennedy a slim 113 928 vote margin over Richard M Nixon with Kennedy at 50.084 percent of the two party vote and Nixon at 49.916 percent. Illinois Massachusetts Rhode Island show unofficial counts. Other totals include 499 844 for Others.
Theodore M. Nelson consults Town Counsel John J. Sheehan on cleaning up the new fire and police station including bonds and liens. He asks all town departments to submit annual reports before December.
Mrs. John R. Ramsey became the first woman to drive an automobile coast to coast. She completed a San Francisco to New York journey in 1909, marking a milestone in early cross country motoring.
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