29 Dec 1960
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1960
Page
1
Jumbled year end notes reference New Year wishes and various local items including a late notable figure, a Governor related tabloid remark, and a calendar mention of Friday January 7. The text hints at public notices, police references, and census data with scattered names and dates.
The passage lists Sunday Mass times for Our Lady of Christians and St Bernard’s. Masses at Our Lady include 8 30 and 10 15 and 11 30 with an evening 7 o clock. St Bernard’s offers 7 8 30 10 and an evening service, plus a children's Mass at 8 30.
Carlisle Gerald Jean, 45, of Woonsocket Rhode Island and his two daughters escaped serious injuries when their car skidded on a slippery Lowell road surface and struck a tree. Jean was thrown into a snowbank and all were taken to Emerson Hospital in Concord for cuts and bruises. The car was badly damaged and towed from the scene as Acting Chief Meri C. Hobart investigated.
Members from St. Bernard's Church and Our Lady Help of Christians attend the monthly gathering Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Our Lady's Church Hall. President Albert Truran presides, Rev. J. Lou Bourgault directs the spiritual program, with refreshments to follow.
Arthur Boyer Ellis of the First Parish officiated at the Knowles Walker nuptials near Lexington Road Hight Spot last week with Charles Ison Court as guest speaker. Erholtz Worcester was elected president.
The Carlisle Planning Board held a sparsely attended hearing at Spalding School Auditorium to consider proposed subdivision regulations. Suggestions were offered with little opposition as the board aims to update town rules and may present an article at town meeting.
Diebold, Inc. introduces Shelf Power File an electric ceiling unit that eliminates reaching and straining to file. A rotating series of shelves brings the needed file to a convenient location with a two button push, reworking the office staple from a four drawer cabinet into a space saving, modern design.
The New China News Agency released year end reports indicating the 1960 production targets in industry and mining were not publicly confirmed as met. Speculation grew that fulfillment fell short while preparations for 1961 plans were underway.
The Congregational church in Concord will hold a special parish meeting to discuss joining the United Church of Christ. Congregationalist churches are to vote on the measure at their annual meeting on January 25.
Concord Lions Club schedules supper for Tuesday January 10 at 7 p.m. at Howard Johnsons. President Everet L. Broughton will chair a board meeting on January 3 at 8 p.m. at the local insurance exchange. At the previous gathering a Christmas party for nearly 100 youths featured magician Bob Mungstedt, Santa, and distributed gifts. The club postponed its district governor visit to March 28 from December 27.
Dr Raymond V Phillips argues against Momism in education criticizing public schools for overreliance on parents and PTA influence. He says many claim expertise after limited schooling and urge restraint on policy makers and school officials while supporting genuine educational reform.
The board of selectmen will defer its Monday meeting on peace and will meet instead on Wednesday January 4 at 7 30 p m at the Town Hall.
Police identified the driver as Join F. Ormsby, 26 Otis Street Milton, in a crash that damaged Donald Witherell's car at 14 Central Street. Witherell reported $250 in damage. Ormsby, sought in Harvard and Clinton for motor vehicle offenses, admitted guilt after questioning and is due for arraignment at Ayer District Court.
Patrolman Costello notes 263 traffic accidents in the year and praises citizen cooperation after a busy Christmas period. Concord earned a safety award with no pedestrian fatalities in ten years while crosswalks and police patrols work to maintain order and reduce injuries.
Carlisle firemen responded to a recent blaze at the Charles L. Hichiond residence causing a $500 house fire.
Gov. David I. Walsh Assembly R of C met in Waltham to plan a corporate communion breakfast on January 15 and the Fourth Degree Exemplification on Sunday February 12.
Concord council hosts its annual New Year’s Eve celebration at Rose Hawthorne School beginning 8:30 PM. Grand Knight Laurence J. Dwyer reports social, buffet, and dancing with entertainment managed by Joseph O’Malley.
The Concord Teen Center hosts the annual Sno Ball Party at the Veterans Building from 8 to 11 pm with a nominal price and an orchestra. About 200 members, boys and girls, will attend as the center outlines an active winter program. Bob by with biergren prov from New Hampshire will appear.
In a brief note from St. Louis a pitcher named Bob Ibson is listed for the Cardinals as Harlem Globetrotters spotlight draws attention.
A sudden resignation from the Virginia judiciary ends Judge Williams’s tenure amid a local controversy. Details remain unclear as officials confirm the departure and a replacement path is under review.
George H. Erletaog of the Concord Chamber of Commerce announces the next quarterly meeting at Howard Johnson's on Wednesday January 18 at 6 30 PM. Dinner will be served and President William C Hall will preside. Guest speaker Charles Zetkus New England chamber manager will discuss What Is Important to a Chamber of Commerce in a Town Like Concord.
The Enterprise reports the street listing task conducted by assistant registrars under the board of registrars led by George T. Brigham William H. Cassidy and Margaret K. Brown. The list will include residents aged certain years and older.
Concord Municipal Light Board met and voted to ask the DP U to apply five cents of their depreciation rate for 1961 and to authorize purchase of a Sky Worker insulated glass crane costing 15000 dollars for pruning and other work.
Concord fire crews responded to four alarms on Tuesday including a range fire at Kendall residence 15 Stow Street, an incinerator fire in West Concord, a kettle fire at 11 Bedford Street, and an "ATO" alarm at Concord Woodworking Co. The department has answered 346 alarms so far this year.
Concord set for a town election on Feb 27 with a caucus Tuesday Jan 10 to nominate officers. Incumbent Robert E. Sheehan seeks re election to selectman while Harold C. Smith plans to run for moderator. Anne R. McGrath and Tomlin E. Brown seek three year terms on the school committee.
A young man named W O G was given a demonstration model to test. He disappeared after leaving the garage. Officials and police have a description but seek more clues.
Police said two cars collided at the intersection of in street and Baker with one driver suffering a broken hip.
Concord notes announce 3 CYO dances at Monum Hall Friday from 8 to 10 p.m. Music by the Three D’s. Boys must wear ties. Ladies Sodality to receive Communion at Sunday mass. Contingent penance classes resume Tuesday at 7:80 p.m.
Selectmen consider taping the 1961 annual town meeting with the school department providing a recorder at no cost. A town official would operate it, and a four hour recording would cost about 24 dollars.
Concord leader William B. Lockman of 1 Hayward Mill Road is promoted to Mergessa of St Harvard Tru week. President nadie Beal outlined changes at the December meeting. Gerald J. Downing moves to associate vice president. Peter Gray named assistant vice president in Concord office. William G. Bott shifts from Concord to Littleton branch as manager.
Brief incident report notes a local youth crashed into a pole at a ban event but sustained no injuries. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text. The youth involved appears uninjured.
A former president of Newton Junior College will speak at the regional communi cations congress. The exact date and venue are forthcoming, and organizers invite students to attend.
Fragmentary text lists names such as Diane Riesiy Grant Merr ae Speen Alonzo B Reed and committee references. No clear event date location or outcome is provided in the readable portion.
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