New Year 1963 Hails First Woman Entry and Market
Happy 1963 greetings mark a new political horizon with the first woman set to appear in 1963 elections. Street listings anticipate a new Star Market opening as the year begins.
27 Dec 1962
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1962
Page
1
Happy 1963 greetings mark a new political horizon with the first woman set to appear in 1963 elections. Street listings anticipate a new Star Market opening as the year begins.
An advertising man at the Enterprise and staff pher on 82 street was badly cut in an accident this afternoon. He drove himself to the station and suffered the loss of three fingers on his left hand.
A church notices an evening service with a 10 30 pm start and a watch night view at 11 o'clock held at the Services Set Free Church. The event invites attendees to join worship and a late night vigil.
Concord-Carlisle High elects Ruth Elliott daughter of Dr and Mrs Mark D Elliott to represent the school for Student Government Day at the state capitol next April. She plans to study political science and pursue public service after graduation.
West Concord resident E. Kilmartin Sr. was elected president of the Concord-Concord Unit crafts group. Marjorie Roderick of Carlisle became vice president with Dorothy Higgins of West Concord named secretary. Theodora Kalem of Lexington is treasurer.
Weidmann plans anti town election moves. Jeremiah resigns after moving to Weston. Board schedules meeting tonight and again Jan 3 to avoid holiday conflicts. In Stanton Missouri UPI reports guide Jesse James at Meramec Caverns, no relation to the outlaw. Director Lester notes tourists are intrigued by the name and legend.
Acton schedules a town election for the first Monday in March and the annual town meeting for the second Monday in March. Nomination papers for all candidates are due to the town clerk by Monday January 28.
Open house at the Acton Baptist Church parsonage 608 Massachusetts Avenue on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. Rev and Mrs William T Keech will greet friends and share the holiday.
Concord officials announce J E Finigan Inc of Arlington will construct a $250000 clubhouse at Oakley Country Club Water town with work to start immediately. Architect is Thomas J Severini Newton and project slated for completion June 15.
Concord Mariga Wangombe of Karatina Kenya will serve as guest preacher at the Congregational Church United Church of Christ this Sunday. He studies at Howard University Washington aiming for an education degree and Sacrifices for leadership training. He is married with three children and will stay with Mr and Mrs Paul Perry during Christmas holidays. Rev Robert H Barber will conduct the services. No church school or senior youth meeting Sunday.
Concord notices report Harry Carroll convalescing at home after Emerald Hospital stay. Church listings note First Church of Christ Scientist service at 10:45 with subject Christian Science and Union Church New Year sermon Captives of Great Commitments at 11. Anniversaries for Chamors at Arena Terrace. Evans Haddad and McElsie nuptials referenced with Concord attendees.
Concord Ralph T. Haskell, chairman of the school committee, says he is not running for selectman and is satisfied with the incumbent. Haskell retires from his school post next March. Chairman Herbert P. Wilkins says he is running for re election.
Administrative staff at Concord public schools were sent home as heating system failure left offices at 50 degrees. Worn gears in the stoker caused the outage. repairs started early evening and completed in the early morning, but not before heat was lost and the next day could not be salvaged.
This week reports a surge in motor vehicle accidents linked to alcohol at office gatherings, with about 15 incidents noted. Four Leominster teenagers were found drunk after an early Sunday Route 2 crash. they will face district court. Hospital switchboard outage prompted emergency radio setups by local C D operators Derwin Stevens and Dave Berglund to restore hospital and police communication. Chief Finan and staff extend Christmas blessings.
The Duke of Orleans, later King Louis Philippe of France, is recorded as having resided in Kentucky at one point in history. This note highlights a notable royal association with the state.
W Acton man is elected trust officer and Henry C. Riley named branch services officer. Norman T. McIver and George G. Wright Jr named assistant managers in Cambridge and Arlington. Dexter Newton elected vice president and investment officer. Joseph T. Murphy named trust officer. Quarterly dividend increased to .65 with an extra .75 declared, payable Jan 2 to stockholders of record Dec 18. Total 1962 dividends rate 3.20% versus 3.0% in 1961.
Concord residents will hold the annual caucus on Tuesday January 15 with the town election set for Monday February 25 polls open 12 noon to 8 p.m. The caucus will be at Wells A Hall Memorial Auditorium and offices to be elected include Moderator Selectman and School Committee.
The article notes First Baptist Church held its first Christmas worship in the new sanctuary with Rev. Arthur N. Foye delivering a sermon titled A Time for Rejoicing. Bedford’s community Santa Claus greeted over 3,000 children across 1,130 homes, aided by 41 volunteers. The Monday library hours were set for 2 to 5 pm with evening closure.
Acton Superintendent William L. O Connell presents the 1963 public school budget totaling 436 211 compared to 513 943 in 1962. The plan adds six teachers and a special assistant pool to raise staff and meet a new 4500 minimum salary. transportation costs rise with enrollment. four new classrooms are planned at J L McCarthy School.
Acton Lions postpone Tuesday supper to January 8 due to holiday. Next directors’ meeting planned for January with a zone social set. At the last meeting Arthur P. dustry received certificate of appreciation. Ormal Laffin honored for school bus donations. Ray L. Harris for use of recreation area. Richard M. Brine praised for bus driving. an explorer troop acknowledged.
Carlisle Congregational Church will hold a prayer meeting at 7 45 pm tonight. The Sunday evening service at 7 will feature Home from College with college students home for the holidays participating.
A chimney fire was reported Monday at 10 35 p m in a Rutland street residence. The blaze did not spread to other parts of the new home and caused no extensive damage.
Holy Communion at 6 a.m. caroling by parish group Saturday. New Year day Masses listed at Cir t St Bernard's: 7 a.m. 8 30 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 30 a.m. and 6 30 p.m. Our Lady's holy day masses on Tuesday mirror Sunday times: 7 8 9 10 15 and 11 30 a.m.
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