County Shows Industrial Gain Sharp Rise in Jobs
Middlesex County leads regional growth with payrolls up 47.3 percent over five years from 237,261 jobs in 1951 to a much higher total in 1956. National data from the Commerce and HEW reports notes a 16.2 percent local increase versus 7.3 percent U.S. growth, with automation boosting service industries and new jobs.
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New York
Middlesex County
United States
Ienigaabe
New England
Det. of Commerce
The
of Health, Education and Welfare
Fragmented Paterson notices reveal local names and bids
Readable fragments list names like Tom Flint Charlie Fisher Ralph and Bob Seaward with mentions of delivery, track, basketball and a town tax context. The text hints at local civic and community items without clear events or dates.
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Terlie
Veterans Y Palmer
Cyril W. Conladder
Bob Seaward
Joe Marabella
Bar Wood
Berth On Red
Thieves Target Local Food Shop in Overnight Break In
At 10 45 p m a break in occurred at a food shop on a corner near Lexing and Thoreau. Police report two suspects fled fast, with at least two clocks recorded. No injuries reported as investigators secure the scene.
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Imen
Ralph
Pood
Thoreau
Lexinghotified
Pastor Returns From Rome Tour With Papal Blessings
West Concord pastor Rev. Lewis F. Kearn recounts a 10 day Rome visit including the consistorium elevating Cardinal Cushing and an audience with Pope John XXIII. He met seminarian David Gallagher and distributed blessed medals from Rome to Our Lady Help of Christians parish.
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West Concord
Lewis F. Kearn
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Rome
Richard Cardinal Cushing
Fr. Kearn
John XX
David Gallagher
David
Holy Father
Our Lady’s Parish
W Concord Paper Boy Slightly Hurt in Car Incident
Richard Rogers ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Rogers of 3 Prairie street was slightly injured when hit by a car at 5 10 p m Wednesday in front of his home while delivering papers Police identified the driver as Helen Couture of 420 Main street The injury was minor and the accident reported to police by Richard Olson of 276 Main street
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West Concord
Richard Rogers
Henry Rogers
Prairie Street
Richard D, Tlson
Main Street
Rogers
Helén Couture
Local births listed in Concord-Newport hospital region
In the past week at Person Hospital Concord Newpor ns there were several births. A daughter to Mr and Mrs James E Finnard 8 Ash Street on December 16 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Edward Burnhans 69 Thoreau Street December 18 a son to Mr and Mrs Rex Crowther 62 Commonwealth Avenue December 18 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Thomas Hopkins 10 Brooks Street December 20 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Alva Morrison Musketaquid Road December 17.
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Concord — Newporns
Person Hospital
James E. Finnard
Ash Street
Edward Burnhans
Thoreau Street
Rex Crowther
Commonwealth Avenue
Thomas Hopkins
Brooks Street
Alva Morrison
Musketaquid Road
Trinitarian Church to Hold Sunday Services
Rev. Robert H. Barber, minister, will preach at 9 30 and 11 am on The Power of Dedication. Church school meets at the same times. Senior high fellowship meeting will be omitted.
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Concord
Robert H. Barber
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Pre Christmas Reception in Waltham Hosted by General Plumbing
For the sixteenth year a Christmas gathering was held in Waltham by General Plumbing Supply with attendees including Edward F. Wright of 10 West Street and other guests.
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West Concord
Ee Plumbing
Waltham
General Plumbing Supply
Edward F. Wright
West Street
Christmas program showcased by Carlisle Four Acres day school
Carlisle Four Acres Country Day School staged its annual Christmas program on Friday with all pupils performing. Students presented skits such as Chrismas, Silent Night, Christmas Super Plums, Jody Old St Nicholas, The Beginning and Jungle Bells, featuring numerous named students.
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Susan Wrigght
Karen Dyson
Jody Old
Powers Appointed Deputy Director for Auxiliary Police
J. James Powers, longtime Main Street realtor, named deputy director in charge of auxiliary police for civil defense on Nelson’s recommendation from Col. John E. Mutty. Powers, a former special police officer, lives on Sauan Sachem's Trail with his wife and family, succeeding Chief Robert E. Kelley.
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Conard
J. James W. Powers
Main Street
Ado
Nelson
John E. Mutty
Powers
Sauan Sachem’s
Robert E. Kelley
Chamber To Meet Discuss Taxes In Concord
The Concord Chamber of Commerce will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday January 21 1959 at Howard Johnsons at 6 30 p m The supper precedes the session Guest speaker will be Town Manager Theodore M Nelson President Alexander C Peters will preside Merchants cooperate to decorate the town business districts.
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Concord
Chamber of Commerce
Howard Johnson
Theodore M. Nelson
Alexander C. Peters
Williams Confers With President Eisenhower During D A W Tour
In Washington last week Judge David B. Williams on a national DAW tour met President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was joined by Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers of Lowell. The President congratulated the local man on his work for veterans and called the visit cordial.
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Concord
Washington, D.C
David B. Williams
D.A.W
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Edith Nourse Rogers
Lowell
Christmas Masses Listed Here Today
Christmas Eve mass times at St Bernard's Church and Our Lady Help of Christians Church lead into Christmas Day observances. St Bernard's offers 7 8 10 and 11 30 with additional midnight mass. Our Lady's schedules 7 8 9 10 15 and 11 30.
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St. Bernard’s Church
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
St. Bernard’s
Our Lady's
Enjoyable Visit by Windjammer Cast at Dovre Ski Building
West Concord visitors from the Windjammer cast were hosted by Leif Nashe and Odd Overgaard at Dovre Ski Building. They toured the three story former Blaine Building plant and attended a Christmas party. Thomas G. Clemson, founder of Clemson College, served as US chargé d affaires in Belgium from 1844 to 1852.
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West Concord
Windjammer
Cinerma
Leif Nashe
Odd Overgaard
Dovre Ski Biiding
Blaine
Thomas G. Clemson
Clemson College
Belgium
K of C Hosts Sunday Kids Party and New Year Dance
Concord chapter outlines two gatherings at Monument Hall. A Sunday event for children included Santa gifts. New Year Eve party next Wednesday features dancing from 9 PM to 1 30 AM plus a buffet, favors, and refreshments. Committee includes Vincent Giannini Lawrence Dwyer Terence J. McHugh Thomas J. Burke Jr Leonard E. Wetherbee and J Edward Finigan.
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Concord
K. of C
Monument Hall
Santa Claus
Vincent Giannini
Lawrence Dwyer
Terence J. McHugh
Thomas J. Burke, Jr
Leonard E. Wetherbee
J. Edward Finigan
Local Deeds Recorded in Lowell Street Transfers
Laurence F Petersen and wife sell 5 Devens street to James D Hawks and wife at 48 000 dollars. Waldron Smith and wife sell Martin road to Petersen and wife for 47 000 dollars.
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Concord
Lowell
Laurence F. Petersen
Devens Street
James D. Hawks
Everett Street
Waldron Smith
Petersen
Martin Road
Concord Appoints Two Operators for Sanitary Fill
The town reports smooth operation at the new sanitary fill off Walden street after the West Concord dump closed December 23. Theo dore M. Nelson names LeRoy Gentry as bull dozer operator and Frederick Perry as assistant directing dumping from Maynard to Laws Brook road. A police officer has supervised the area with hours 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Merry Christmas to all.
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Concord
Smothly
Theodore M. Nelson
Lincoln Youth Critically Injured in Trapelo Road Crash
Lincoln youth George Heck, 20, of Lincoln Road, was critically injured when his light truck left Trapelo Road after 10 pm Sunday and hit a tree. He is at Emerson Hospital in serious condition after a head operation. police suspect a tire blowout and are investigating the crash with officers McHugh and Gordon assisting.
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Lincoln
George Heck
Lincoln Road
Trapelo Road
Emerson Hospital
Michael McHugh
Frank Gordon
Leo J. Algeo
Cook
Boston
Yount Heck
East Coast Aero Tech
Bedford Airport
Stanley Heck
Early Edition Print Deadline Heads to New Year
Concord announces a holiday schedule with all copy due before 10 a.m. Tuesday so Enterprise will publish on Wednesday and employees receive New Year's Day off. Editor urges cooperation to meet the deadline.
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Concord
Enterprise
Concord Co-Operative Bank elects annual slate
At the annual shareholders meeting Concord Co-Operative Bank elected directors for three years: Edward B. Caiger, William T. Magoon, Col. John E. Mutty, and Wisner I. Park. Officers chosen: President Raymond D. Willard, vice-president Caiger, executive VP and treasurer Gordon H. Ogilvie, assistant treasurer and clerk Leslie F. Nelson. Directors to the security committee include John J. Bent, Sr., H. Whittemore Brown, Magoon, Mutty, Ogilvie. Eliot R. Howard, Laurence A. Murray, Park named to the finance committee.
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Concord
Concord Co-Operative Bank
Edward B. Caiger
William T. Magoon
John E. Mutty
Wisner I. Park
Raymond D. Willard
Caiger
Gordon H. Osgilivie
Leslie F. Nelson
John J. Bent, Sr
H. Whittemore Brown
Magoon, Mutty
Ogilivie
Eliot R. Howard
Laurence A. Murray
Park
Notes Of Interest On Town Affairs In Concord
Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson reminds residents the closing date for inserting articles in the annual town meeting warrant is near. The finance committee received copies of the proposed 1959 budget. New legislation allowing public attendance at all board and committee meetings is effective January 5.
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Concord
Theodore M. Nelson
Board of Selectmen
Nelson
Dee Nelson
Driver Education Class Opens in Concord High School
Concord public schools offer a winter term driver education course to prepare students for licensing and driving. Classes run January 6 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m at the high school. Register by calling Thomas Dillon at EM 94703 before the first meeting.
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Concord
Concord Public Schools
Thomas Dillon
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Charlie Fisher
Ralph Clans
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Eleanor
Rudy Cur
Orly
Eternal City
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Williams
Heidi Eck
Mahopac
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Edison
New York City
Merry Christmas
Heck
Operon
Myron Lieberman
Old Trinity
Little Orchestra Society
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Scherman
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