Concord Tax Hearing Reveals Softer 88.73 Rate Ahead
Town finance committee officers testified at Monday’s hearing that the tax rate would be about 88.73 dollars, easing fears of a big jump. Attendees included Chairman John Finn and several supporters who urged restraint while planning for future public safety, street, and school maintenance costs.
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Concord
John Finiade
Red Sox
Edford Street
Corbt Walden
T. M. Nelson
Rés
Melrose
Meeting notes reveal divorce grant amid legislative dispute
Fragmentary report shows a meeting with the chairman and state officials. The board indicated support for new legislation, while a divorce was granted for Rosse Maynard on grounds of abuse and contentious conduct.
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Cord
Gece Ore M. Ne'son
Hi Pe
Oe Carlquist
Carlquiss
Rosse
Maynard
I. B. M. Opens 20,000 Sq Ft Punch Card Plant
West Concord debuts a 20,000 square foot IBM plant on Baker avenue with a modern conveyor system for automatic card handling. Plant manager W. L. MacMicheel says the New England area will be served soon. C. Bowen and F. E. Thayer named managers. Bowen has long IBM roots.
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West Concord
International Business Machines Corporation
W. L. MacMicheel
New England
Main Street
Concord
Dayton
N. J
Me‘Michael
C. Bowen
F. E. Thayer
J.B
General Manufacturing
Purich ‘Card
Endicott
N.Y
Dayton, N. J
Ance
Bowen
Korea
Wimrod Road
Betty
Mark
Theyer
N. Y
Johnson City
Monson Road
Tippets, Abbott, McCarthy ‘& Stratton
New York
Gilbane Construction Company
Pawtucket
R. I
Baker Avenue
Local man jailed six months on appeal terms
Reading from Concord Today highlights a local man receiving a six month jail term with appeals noted. The 1969 tax rate discussion suggests a town figure around 88.73 dollars. Additional items include priesthood calls, restraining orders, Lent start, Scout notes, a new town engineer, voter registration deadline, and a Thoreau School PTA basketball game listing.
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Concord
Y. Brosnan
Thoreau School
Ash Wednesday Services Listed in Concord Parish Notes
Ash Wednesday ushers in Lent with services at St Bernard’s Church and Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Ashes distributed after 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. masses. Friday Stations of the Cross at 4 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. evenings. Lent adds weekly Wednesday masses at 6:30 p.m. with continued Friday stations.
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Concord
Fen
St. Bernard’s Church
Our Lady Help of Christianis Church
Two Daily Masses During Lent At Our Lady Help Church
Lent changes at Our Lady Help of Christians. Rev. Lewis F. Kearn announces two daily Masses weighed to morning hours, 6:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Ash Wednesday and Wednesday evenings add an 7:45 p.m. service.
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West Concord
Our ‘Jdy Help ‘of Christians
Lewis F. Kearn
Concord Community Chest Announces Annual Meeting
The Concord Community Chest Inc will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday February 10 at 8 p.m. at the headquarters street. Officers and directors will be elected and by law amendments recommended by the organization.
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Concord
Community Chest, Inc
Registrars Session Tonight Ahead of Town Election
Nor Concord registrars host a public session tonight at Wheeler Town House from 7 to 9. Final chance to register is Tuesday February 10 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Town House.
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Concord
Vey Wheeler
Board of Registrars
C D A To Observe 30th Anniversary at West Concord
The Catholic Daughters of America No 1116 will mark its 30th anniversary on February 10 at Our Lady Help of Christians, West Concord. A 7 PM birthday party follows in the church hall with Mrs Jennie Melisi chairing and tickets from her or Mrs Emma Tombeno.
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West Concord
Court
Our Lady Help of Christians
C.D.A
Jennie Melisi
Emma Tombeno
Rebekahs Meet at Valentine Party in West Concord
The West Concord Willow Rebekahs Lodge held a regular meeting with a Valentine party at Ui Church. Noble Grand Mrs Helen Engebretsen presided. A good turnout despite cold weather. Next meeting features a Question Bee. Refreshments served. Members plan a food sale Friday February 12 at Gail Mark Shop Commonweal Avenue at 10:30 a.m. Public welcome.
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West Concord
Willow Rebekahs Lodge
Ui Church
Helen Engebretsen
Noble Grand
Gail Mark Shop
Phibia Expo Hosts Boy Scouts of America Event
A Saturday evening expo by the Boy Scouts of America will be held in the state at Phibia. This event gathers local troops and leaders for activities, displays, and community outreach in the regional expo setting.
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Phibia
Boy Scouts’ of America
Concord Board Notes on Utilities and Licenses
Concord officials discussed charges to firms that generate their own power and timing for a joint police and fire station plan. They tabled a store license request and reviewed liquor and ice cream licenses with holiday sale regulations for Washington's Birthday observance.
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Concord
Russell Eldridge
Ae Ind
Theodore M Nelson
Chester D. Smethurst
Vietualler
Lcense
John ‘Troupe
Kennedy's
Nicholas Mackrys
Concord. Board
Veteran World War I engineer to receive five thousand two hundred
Anthony Canon, a resident engineer, identifies Frederick Morgan, 59, of Somerville and Newton as a World War I veteran. Morgan, a native of Somerville and Everett public schools alum, studied at MIT briefly, then Northeastern, before serving in the U.S. Army. He will receive a salary of $5,200 and has worked as a project engineer for Trygve Hoff and Associates, Metcalf and Eddy, Anderson-Nichols, Boston, Utility Engineers, and New England Survey.
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Anthony Canon
Frederick Morgan
Newton
Upper Falls
U. S. Army
Somerville
Nelson
Morgan
Everett Public
M.I.T. Tor
Northeastern University
Trygve Hoff and Associates
Metcalf and Eddy
Anderson-Nichols
Boston
Utility Engineers
New England Survey
Restraining Order Halts Fill Removal at gravel pit dispute
In Concord the quarrel over the Qu’an estate gravel pit off Lexington road prompted town attorneys Goodwin, Proctor & Hoar to obtain a Superior Court restraining order Friday halting pit operations. A hearing today will decide if the order can be turned into an injunction as Quinn defies town orders and uses the permit contrary to by law.
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Concord
Lexington Road
Goodwin, Proctor & Hoar
Superior Court
Quinn
Fraternal Night Planned by Ki of C in Concord
Concord Council No 287 Ki of C announces Fraternal Night at Monument Hall on Tuesday February 10 with a spaghetti supper at 6 pm. Rt Rev John A York pastor of St Bernard’s Church will serve as chaplain and there will be entertainment with tickets from local members. A catechetical training course by Sister Men cares of Mission Helpers Sacred Heart begins February 18 at Monument Hall.
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Concord
Concord Council
C. No
Monument Hall
John A. York
St.Bernard’s Church
William D. Stone
Michele G. Lombardo
Hugh McArdle
Tessence J. ‘McHi Une
Maurice Ryan
Vincent Giannini
John A.york
St. Bernard’s Church
Sister Men Cares
Mission Helpers
Sacred Heart
Fine Arts Day Planned by Concord Woman's Club
Concord Woman's Club schedules Fine Arts Day on February 9 at Trinity Congregational Church. Luncheon served by ways and means with American Home and Social committees, followed by the regular meeting. Program includes a one act play, displays by club groups, and an octette plus two. luncheon funds club charities. Reserve via Mrs Ronald Gould at Em 9 4062.
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Concord
Concord Woman’s Club
Ways and Means
Trinitation Congregational Church
Ways and Means Committee
Ronald A. Gould
Committal Service Held for Mrs Sophia Kirk in Sleepy Hollow
Committal services were conducted in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery yesterday afternoon for the late Mrs Sophia Heath Kirk widow of James Kirk who died in Weston.
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Sleepy Hollow
Sophia
Heath) Kirk
James Kirk
Weston
Concord High School to Stage The Gondoliers Operetta
Concordia High School prepares to present Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers in the school auditorium on February 13 and 14. The production promises lively action colorful costumes and memorable songs.
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Concord
Concorda High School
Nelson Awards School Transformer Bid to Boston Firm
Concord Town Manager M. Nelson reports eight bids for the regional school transformer ranged from 9 585 to 11 450 dollars. The contract was awarded to George H. Wahn of Boston whose low bid was accepted, delivery may occur any time within the year.
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Concord
M. Nelson
Nelson
George H. Wahn
Boston
Dellve
Catholic Men’s Discussion Group Holds Monthly Meeting
About 50 members attended the Catholic Men’s Discussion Group at Went Hall for its third year. President Michele G Lombardo presided and John B Fiigan, finance committee chairman, spoke on the warrant articles for the annual town meeting. Coffee and doughnuts were served.
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Concord
Went Hall
Clu
Michele G. Lombardo
John B. Fiigan
Finance Committee Hears Little Change in 1959 Budget Plans
A town hearing reports only a small rise of 5.35 over the 1958 forecast while approving a 35,000 fire truck from free cash and a 2,106,725.52 tax levy. About 150 attendees noted minimal debate as most favored a modest increase amid 53 warrant articles ahead of March town meeting.
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Fingan
Bedford Street funds approved by Concord selectmen
The Concord selectmen and town manager received notice from Massachusetts Department Public Works that a total of 26 600 dollars is approved for Bedford Street maintenance. A state and town share of 1500 dollars will be available, with portions allocated for Ernest Hinsman Sr who died last week.
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Concord
Massachuset
Public Works
Chaptee
AUEC
Ego
Bedford Street
Ernest
B. Hinsman
Waltham
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