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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1954

Page

4

Marlboro Enterprise Press imprint and publication details

The Concord Enterprise lists its publisher as the Enterprise Press Inc of Marlboro Massachusetts with R W Currier editor at Main Street Concord. It notes second class matter status since August 25 1908 and weekly Thursday issues. The paper disclaims financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements and offers reprint of the erroneous portion. It lists eastern representatives Julius Mathews Special Agency in Boston and New York.

Marlboro Massachusetts

Home rule debate at Governor's Conference on state affairs

The Governor's Conference on State County and Municipal relations favored broader home rule for cities and towns. It urged more local control over finances and limited legislative power unless a community approves acts, while studying state boards over local agency authority. The issue, not new, may receive more attention in the future.

Governor’s Conference

Editorial miscellany from several small-town papers

Reader opinions reflect postwar adjustment and optimism amid economic strain. Farmers face tighter markets while workers enter a transitioning atomic era. South Pasadena voices maturity and the danger of overconfidence as plenty coexists with daily worries.

Death of Preston M. Putnam at 52 shocks Sudbury friends

Preston M. Putnam 52 formerly of Sudbury died December 24 in Niagara Falls New York where he worked as Chief Engineer for B Perini and Sons framing a water tunnel for Hydro Electric Power Commission. He leaves wife Janice daughter Virginia wife of John Maenpaa son Eliot and two grandchildren. Funeral was December 28 at Maple Street Congregational Church Danvers Mass with burial in Danvers Cemetery.

Sudbury Putnams Boston Post Road South Sudbury Preston M. Putnam Mr. Putnam Niagara Falls New York B. Perini and Sons Framingham Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission Janice A. Putnam Virginia Putnam Maenpaa John Maenpaa Eliot P. Putnam John W. Maenpaa, Jr Janice E. Maenpaa Claude H. Rouletté Denver Colorado Col W. F. Putnam Coral Gables Florida R. G. Putnam Manchester Vermont Maple Street Congregational Church Danvers Mass Putnam

Waterville bogs down as Bull Run reservoir washout causes water shortage

In Waterville Pennsylvania residents faced a water shortage after Bull Run reservoir washed out during heavy rain. The incident disrupted supply prompting local concerns over the town’s service and infrastructure.

Waterville Bull Run

Rosemary Henderson Stars in Ice Capades of 1955

Rosemary Henderson a 19 year old Winnipeg skater debuts as Little Miss Bo Peep and understudy for Donna Woodward in Ice Capades 1955 at Boston Garden Dec 26 to Jan 13. She skates with Bobby Maxson and is groomed to lead Ice Capades one day. Performances nightly 8 30 with Sunday shows 1 30 and 5 30 except Jan 9.

Rosemary Henderson Winnipeg Manitoba Bobby Maxson Rosemary Miss Bo-Peep Boston Garden Ttle Donna Twood Donna Bos: Garden

Texas Permanent School Fund Surpasses 145 Million in Oil Rentals

Since oil and gas discoveries on Texas public school lands in 1932 the Permanent School Fund has earned over 145 million dollars from rentals leasing and royalties.

Texas Permanent School Fund of Texas

West Concord Bowling League results and high scores

West Concord Bowling League saw Reformatory beat General Radio 3-1 and Bottled Gas defeat West Concord Fruit 3-1. Other results include Condon's 4-0 over Home Products Cushman's surprising 4-0 win, Fenton's 3-1 over Palmer's, and Rod & Gun blanking Postoffice 4-0. High scores feature J Hayes 293 and A Bartolomeo 288 for Reformatory, J Fitzpatrick 302 for Bottled Gas, and A Carlson 293 for Red & Gun.

West Concord — Reformatory West Concord Tutte’s Maynard West Concord Fruit Condon’s Commonwealth Avenue Cushman’s Fenton’s Palmer's Rod Red & Gun Jim Oakman W. Payne John Oakman A. Prentiss A. Carlson Post Office E. Cullinane A. Beaudoin J. Steinmann G. Wilkinson R. Eddy F. Edwardson R. Beatty J. Dora T. Fitzpartick J. Fitzpatrick W. Prentiss J. McCarthy R. Tombeno Dummy C. Anderson B. O'Neil Palmer L. Palmer R. Kelley L. Dee C. Hamilton D. McCarthy Rod & Gun Condon’s Postoffice Home Products Comm. Ave. W. C. Fruit Palmer’s

Leaders Shut Out Foes To Keep Pace

Delsie and Bartolomeo head a decisive performance as top triples lead several teams in a high scoring meet. Notables include Bartolomeo 321, Colombo 327, Tobin 315. team totals range from 1290 to 1494 across K of C Srs and Anchors.

Delsie Bartolomeo Bing” Bartolomeo Charlie Colombo John Tobin Kembiers J. Hayes H. Smith H. Harmon A Bartolomeo H. Hanson K. of A. Macone M. Dee T. Pagano

Maynard Stags Climb With Two Of Three Wins

The Maynard Stags posted a 2-2 league mark after a three game week. They opened with a 56-55 home win over Lunenberg at Hunt Gym, led by Gallagher and Laskowsky, then fell to Ayer 74-64 as Sullivan scored 38. They closed with a 62-51 win over New Ipswich at Townsend, with Laskowsky and Connors contributing key points.

Maynard Maynard Stags Stags Lunenberg Hunt Gym Concord Hunt Stag Roy Murray Ed Gallagher Gallagher Tookie Laskowsky Yenna Connors Herrik Harvey Ayer Ayer Tanners Sullivan Willie Wickey New Ipswich N. H Townsend Hill Nikala

Leominster Tops Inter State Loop Maynard Fourth

InterState Basketball League standings show Leominster leading with a win over Inter State Loop as Maynard sits fourth. Recent results include Leominster 82 over New Ipswich 51 and Townsend 72 over Maynard 61 with Ayer 69 over Maynard 64. Upcoming games list Nard at Concong New Ipswich Feb 6 and Leominster at May Feb 9 at Hunt Hospital arena starting 7:30 PM.

Leominster Maynard Ayer New Ipswich Leominister Townsend

West Concord Bowling Standings Update

West Concord standings show Gasmen STI retaining Ag in the lead. Other teams listed include Concord lineup with shifts noted, reflecting recent results and positions in the league.

Concord Cruises Past St. Patrick's Five, 65 27

Concord ran up 25 baskets and 15 free throws to beat St. Patrick's of Watertown 65 27 at Hunt Memorial Gym. Dave Bouchard led with 12 points while Donnie Witherell added 11 and Paul McLaughlin 10, as Concord remained unbeaten in the non league slate. Fitzgerald scored 13 for the visitors.

Maynard Laskowsky Ennequess Gallagher Murray Howes Weaving Connors Tomyl Crer Lunenberg Fg Herrick P. O’kernan Riley Tee Harvey R. O’kernan Johnson Ewe Witherell C Lunenberg J. Purcell Eee We Tomys Concord Ewes Weaving See New Ipswich Thorpe Flint P. Purcell Cee Connors Lg Een Hutchinson Wickey Ce McKenzie Heme Wee Dicker Leary Wae Childs Weare Carty Ewes Mullahy Rf Cotton Fis Zipps McGuane If Jensen Flint Tomys Nwene Connors Ene Eae Howes N. H. Fg. Fis Il Thayer Nikala Koski Kaarlo Lafernier Aldrich UN Sa Concord High St. Patrick’s of Watertown Hunt Memorial Gymnasium Dave Bouchard Seaward Clan Bouchard Donnie Witherell Paul McLaughlin Fitzgerald

Bowlers reach new low in The 300 Club scores

The 300 Club weekly results show Bregoli with 306 the lowest score yet in Concord leagues. Members include C Bregoli Mill Dam Fitzpatrick W Concord 302 Hanson Mill Dam Hopkins Mill Dam B O Neil W Concord 300 Palmeri Mill Dam.

Concord Bregoli C. Bregoli Mill Dam Fitzpatrick W. Concord Hanson Hopkins B. O’neil Palmeri

Strong Winches Invades Concord League Opener

Strong Winches moves into Concord for the Middlesex opener at 7 pm as Winchester fights for a title bid. New coach Bob Seaward leads an experienced squad, while Concord seeks to extend its edge in the series against Winchester.

Concord Chester Middlesex Winchester Jim Phillips Crafty Tad” Bartlett Bob Seaward Atton Garden

Concord High Notes Highlight Christmas Party and Plans

Concord High notes cover a Christmas party at Bedford with Ogilvie Lee Comins Jean er Francis Arnold singing and dancing afterward. The American Field European Program committee plans to pick two boys to recommend for a 9 quarters in New York hope abroad. The high school annual prom date shifts from February to January due to upcoming closures as the auditorium stage enlargements progress.

Concord Ogilvie Lee Comins Jeaner Francis Arnold Bedford New York Concord High

Nashoba Club to Hold Annual Meeting and Elections

The Nashoba Club's annual meeting for 14 North Acton is set for the evening of January 3 at the Gardner Walker clubhouse. New officers will be elected and the local club will host the event.

North Acton Nashoba Club Gardner Walker

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