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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1959
Page
1
Community notes urge safer holiday practices at home and in town. Firemen and police plan cooperative patrols, while merchants report busy Christmas shopping as three weeks remain before year end. Local schedule includes garden avenue events and a warning on careful driving amid increased activity.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions the phrase logging was used in past years and connects it to fast routes. The text is incomplete but implies a historical reference to logging terminology and routes.
Robert W. Harley, recently joining General Company, will use his electromechanical training and industrial background to develop advanced electronic measuring instruments. He holds AB from Middlebury (1951) and BS from MIT, and earned MS in engineering from MIT (1958). He previously worked at C G S Laboratories Stamford and contributed to ferrite core inductors and impedance bridges. He also aided the Ganta Mission and studied inertial guidance components at MIT.
A partial OCR passage lists multiple businesses and individuals including Fairway Inc Frank Fin a Radio Lyle Middlesex Salvatore Julia Pal t Parks restaurant Patriot Restaurant Chester D Smethurst Con cord Bowlarena Willow Pend eee James G Sliman Walden Breezes Snow Pharmacy Herbert Segal Thoreau Street Pharmacy John Troupe Kennedy's F W Woolworth Company.
At a board of health meeting Dr. Earl B. Wheeler of 398 Main Street was chosen chairman for 1960. Other board members listed were Alvin B. Fox and Edwin J. Fredenburgh.
Concord Chamber of Commerce schedules its quarterly meeting and supper at Howard Johnsons Tuesday January 19 at 6 30 pm with President Philip A Davis Jr presiding. Four town officials will speak on Concord problems and 1960 program activities. Town Manager Theodore M Nelson and others are slated to participate.
Friends of Sergt James F Hanley of the Ponsa police department note he is resting comfortably at Emerson Hospital. He was stricken 100 days ago with a back ailment and is under treatment. His home is 41 Belknap Street.
Concord town announces new plumbing charges effective January 1. New septic tank system fee three dollars. First fixture four dollars, each additional fixture one dollar. New mains? fees two dollars each one dollar boiler one dollar. Replacement of plumbing fixtures five dollars.
Laurel and Hardy present March of the Wooden Soldiers and Babes in Toyland at the Girl Scout House on Saturday December 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is modest with tickets available at Richardson's Drug Store and at the city venue.
Phen S. Walker, once known as Re Maine Lilly, is now positioned in a new role after leaving that earlier identity. Details about the transition and current duties remain limited in the available text.
The Concord Taxpayers Association board debated a private deed method for town land acquisition avoiding inheritance taxes. Heirs would retain use rights until transfer, with restrictions on building. They also noted Mount Greylock case status and praised new Federation executive Frank J. Zee. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday evening, Jan 1.
The Concord parish lists Christmas Eve and Nativity Feast events with carol rendering by choirs. Masses for adults and children follow, with confessions scheduled today from 10 to 11:30 in the morning, 4 to 5:30 in the afternoon, and 7 to 8:30 in the evening.
An outline lists the 1962 general chairman for Concord events on a Tuesday, with assistants including Arthur Ly Yeon Sorcerers Jr and George W. Davis. Other names appear as Cartier Peter Frodett hibiee Wikoord and Tumnicliffe with unclear roles.
A retired attorney from the state capital has died. Officials released a brief notice, noting the individual's service and residence in the city. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Concord town manager Theodore M. Nelson reminds residents of key dates for town actions. Warrant closing and town reports due January 4, caucus January 12, finance committee hearing January 25, town report distribution February 20, town meeting March 7.
A lighthearted report describes a guest visit to a paper party with treats for children. The hostess welcomes attendees and shares stories as guests enjoy music and a small box of candies.
Concord selectmen discuss a Class 1 motor vehicle license renewal for Middlesex Motors and a one day beer license for K of C at Veterans Building on Dec 31. They acknowledge letters from Dr. Ireland and Dr. James re town elections and a new bus stop. Dension Nickerson named to National Parks Commission. Independent Battery to discuss a gun house project. attorney Buckley reviews the Coece well with no action.
Firefighters from both stations responded Monday evening to a mattress fire in a Concord apartment labeled as Mrs. Ro ree 12 Ome. The minor blaze was reported sounding for the incident.
Dr Fowell serves as guest preacher for a Christmas service in Concord. Myron Fon, secretary of the Massachusetts Congregational Conference, joins at the Massachusetts Council of Churches Department of Relations. Christmas greetings are issued to all.
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