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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1959
Page
1
Fragmented notes mention Con ownership of about 15 000 with regional school plans and a five dollar payment around a car. A release cites a new deed on Sleepy cemetery property as part of local committee actions.
The Unity Club meets at Union Hall in Berry with members of men’s clubs invited while women’s groups like the Circle and Ever-Read Woman’s join the program. Refreshments will be provided.
The finance committee analyzes the regional school budget noting its impact on funding for the upcoming regional high school in September 1960 and the new salary schedules adopted by the regional school committee. It also cites Concord's budget impact and the need to balance competitive salaries with tax obligations.
A reproduction of the Statue of Liberty stands on the Pont de Grenelle in Paris. The fragment describes a spray method using a Borax and Boric Acid solution for trees, instructing to spray the entire plant.
The note indicates an early draft stage for the upcoming holiday edition. It mentions edits and layout planning, with emphasis on timely production and feature selection for the issue. Local staff prepare page proofs, headlines, and photos ahead of the holiday run.
Town officials wrestle with how to appropriate funds for an information booth run by the Chamber of Commerce. Auditors questioned the prior year’s expenditure and legality. A legal opinion advised alignment with general laws under Chapter 49, prompting further action.
A meditation on the prayer of consecration from a recorded communion service at Concord Free Public Library invites a Christian mood for Christmas. The piece follows a priest at the altar as he speaks the words and reveals the meaning behind them.
Concord West report notes Thom as J McLean son of Mr and Mrs McLean 483 Main Street home on furlough after completing jet engine course at Amarillo Air Force Base Texas. He will spend 20 days with family and plan to visit 138 Combat Support Group in Texas.
The December meeting announced Dr. Francis C. McDonald and A. W. Cleveland were elected directors of the Co-Operative Bank. Dr. McDonald, a pediatric consultant, resides on Star Lane and has roles at 39 Main Street, with Harvard training and a pediatric surgeon general appointment. Cleveland, linked to General Radio Company in West Concord, is an industrial relations manager with an electrical engineering degree from Berke University.
The document outlines changes to the state and local budget with allocations of 4762.50 retirement and 1500 allocations voted in 1060 but unspent. It notes a 10012.50 overall budget and 18808, yielding a net of 8191.41 after adjustments and a part time safety position.
A local band will perform a concert this Saturday drawing community members to the venue for an evening of music and entertainment. Organizers invite attendees to arrive early and enjoy a schedule of pieces across genres. The event promises family friendly entertainment at a community venue.
The notice states that about 4,000 copies of the work by Theodore M. Nelson will be printed at the stated price.
The town opened bids for the fire alarm installations at the new police station. Two bidders provided figures: Newton Fire Equipment at 19060 and Sudbury Fire Equipment at 17159.83. Each bidder guaranteed delivery and equipment within 120 days.
Concord records show births last week at Emerson Hospital including a son to Cesar Cavoni of 165 Main Street on December 9 and a daughter to Betham Betterley of Carlisle on December 9. A son to Henry Erhard of Middlesex School occurred on December 11. Rome activity notes more than 250 bakeries in operation.
Concord selectmen issue town licenses mostly renewals. New year hours extend to 2 a.m. Friday for several establishments including Concord Lodge of Elks and Concord Rod and Gun Club. Also listed are taxi licenses for John J. McCarthy Jr and others with various street addresses.
The text lists irregular post office hours for multiple days with early evening closures. It mentions West Concord and generic locations, with hours varying from 7 p.m. to 12 noon and 5 p.m. across days.
The finance committee has approved rates of 140.24 for the board of gta necessary by legislation that requires two public hearings. The town manager notes Friday meeting to receive all town report materials.
A fragmented notice notes a busy fire event including a fire engine arrival and a grass fire. Specific details and case identifiers are not readable.
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