29 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
1
A fragmented note forecasts 1956 with politics and town issues. It mentions a likely town manager, selectmen wrangles, budget records, tax rate, repairs on Main Street, sidewalks, meter changes, a new Rotary press, and local candidates amid holiday and community planning chatter.
Concord faces concern as town shifts from present governance to a ten member selectmen manager system effective March. A temporary manager may serve until after the 1956 town meeting, with a permanent manager named afterward. The change reallocates numerous committees and appoints officers including town clerk treasurer and police chief under approval of the selectmen.
The article describes activities for Concord Boy Scout Troop 8 of West Concord including hiking and camping programs, a recent meeting with films shown, and a planned pilgrimage to the Shrine of La Salette. It mentions the troop 43 basketball event and a Friday afternoon gathering.
Concord's Lapham rejects a $40,000 town offer for Route 2 land planned for a new high school. Taranto and Beharrells have not yet returned their checks. Town may pursue eminent domain and a potential suit by Lapham.
Weston couple Mr and Mrs William DeFord announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Elinor DeFord to George G Crane son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Crane both of Weston Road The bride to be is a Concord Academy Colby Junior College graduate who debuted in 1952 and belongs to the Vincent Club The groom to be is a Belmont Hill School alumnus and Bowdoin College class of 1957 member of Psi Upsilon
Five people from Concord were hospitalized and later released after a two vehicle crash at Accident Corner where Route 62 meets Route 2. Responding units included Concord Police Officer Dominick Pagano and Ralph Thomas, State Police, and firemen. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage and none of the injuries were serious.
All public schools in Concord will resume classes on Tuesday January 3 at the usual hours after a recess that began Friday noon.
A Saturday morning blaze at 3 Sudbury Road sent three Concord firemen to hospital and damaged the Whitneys home. Firefighter Carlton Walker broke a toe, and Capt. Matthew Cullinane and Stanley Wilson faced extended recovery. Chief Patterson and the state fire marshal led the investigation.
The Town Donations Trustees express deep thanks to the fire and police departments for their strenuous efforts at the fire on 3 Sudbury road. Their quick and skilled work protected public property and saved lives.
Recent arrivals announced this week at Emerson Hospital include a son to Thomas J. Hagan and wife at Concord. a daughter to Alden W. Robinson and wife at Bedford. a daughter to Albert Last and wife at West Acton. a daughter to Henry C Kleuber Jr. at Concord. a son to Robert McHugh at Stow. a son to George E Murphy at Maynard. a son to John S Kennedy at Lincoln.
Rev Dr and Mrs Edward P P Daniels host an open house for First Parish members and town friends at 28 Walden Street New Year’s Day 4 30 to 7 P M.
South Dakota beekeepers produced 3,450,000 pounds of honey in 1955, reflecting strong hive activity and output across the state. The figure highlights robust apiculture amid rising demand for local honey products.
Concord annual street listing by the board of registrars starts next Tuesday with a six person crew. All residents 20 years and over will be listed. Workers named for three precincts include Miss Marie Dunn Mrs Mabel Dunn Charles Flannery Mary Burton Charles Paine and one to be named later.
Concord resident George K. Whitney commends Capt. Harry A. Patterson and his crew for their fine firefighting at the Sudbury Road fire. He also notes efforts of several firefighters and contributes to the Firemen's Relief Association.
Bedford C Y D announces a dance in the old school cafeteria on Friday January 6 from 8 to 11 30 p m. The event welcomes the public with boys asked to wear suits and ties and girls to dress up Tickets are available from Lorraine Silvester or Rosemarie Michaels.
The Concord Lions Club announces a regular meeting on Tuesday January 10 described as a surprise affair. A board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday January 3 at 8 p.m. at Middlesex Institution for Savings. On January 24 Lions host a zone meeting with seven area clubs in Concord.
Entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Lafayette G Currier 17 School avenue were Miss Elsie A Currier aunt from Lynn and Mr and Mrs Onslow S Dutton of Waltham formerly Nuttings Lake plus Mr and Mrs George B Caldwell and two children Littleton. Also present were Mrs Curriers parents and her sister and her husband.
National Geographic Society notes Sepik River matrons in New Guinea apply lime and ashes as facial adornment in traditional beauty practice.
Concord Lions sponsor the annual March of Dimes drive starting Tuesday January 3 and running through the month. Local volunteers distribute boxed letters and pamphlets urging broad community support as needs rise, with a mothers match noted for later in the month on Sunday January 29.
Local items report two engagements: Theresa N. Merrigan to A-1C John F. Merrigan of Bedford with wedding planned February 4 at St Margaret's Burlington. Brenda McMaster to Emory C. Casto Jr. of Miami with wedding expected in February at St Mary's Celmsford. The bridegrooms are Air Force stationed at New Jersey and Hanscom Field respectively.
The Feast of the Circumcision will be observed with Masses at both local Catholic churches. Times follow the Sunday schedule: at Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord Masses are 7 8:30 10:15 and 11:30. at St. D’s the Masses are 7 8:30 10 and 11:30.
Concord firemen responded to Box 52 Monday afternoon at Ralph T. Haskell’s home on Crescent Road. The blaze started from a light switch and touched a curtain. the small fire was brought under control by the crew. This incident was reported as the 286th of the year.
Concord School Committee representatives and Bedford officials toured Hanscom Air Base today. Guests included Anna M. Manion Eleanor Spinney Angelo Giaudrone Charles W. Allen Laurence Murray and Whitney Smith, chair of the Bedford Air Base Committee.
Concord police chief Robert E. Kelley notes extensive street light outages after Christmas likely caused by youths who received B B guns from Santa. Major impacts observed on Liberty Street Lowell Road Barnes Hill Road and Westford Road with Assistant Foreman George T. Barrett Sr of the Light Plant reporting the issue.
Mrs Elvira Fletcher aged 78 of 22 Riverside avenue Concord suffered three breaks after a fall on stairs at her home Christmas night She was taken to Emerson Hospital and is recovering from a broken shoulder hip and wrist Staff Sargent and Mrs Robert Finan welcomed their second son on December 8 naming him Timothy Francis Russell Kettell Middlesex School teacher and Concord Antiquarian Society president toured ruins of the historicalside Inn to Sudbury to survey restoration potential
Mrs Henry Sigman and her daughter with a friend drove Sunday to Florida to visit her daughter and family.
Concord members of the council and K of C plan a New Year's Eve party and dance at Monument Hall Saturday night. A large committee, directed by Grand Knight John F. Donovan, coordinates refreshments and festivities.
Classified notice seeks a person named Faget for shifts from 7 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon and from 11pm to 7am with specific day and evening coverage. The ad lists multiple time blocks across day and night. It requests availability across these hours.
Miss Grace Glines aged 77 died Friday in Concord. Funeral services will be held at Thoreau Cemetery in Wonsaine with burial to follow.
A historic human ascent reaches above 90,000 feet about 17 miles, the highest altitude attained so far. The event marks a record in atmospheric exploration with enhanced data on upper air conditions and propulsion capabilities.
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