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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1957
Page
3
A public bill to extend tenure for Clinton board members faced no opposition today. The measure aims to secure long service and stability, with the committee on legislative advisement reviewing the proposal.
Fire officials report an early morning blaze at a residence linked to an automobile fire. Alarm at 6 05 am. Fire crews arrived by 6 50 am and contained the flames with aid from the department. Investigation points to an oil burner malfunction and gasoline involvement.
A. Fleck of Lit Was granted a divorce from Douglas Merry of Acton Massachusetts amid a pretrial probate hearing. The recorder notes the marriage, dissolution details, and names of involved parties while the Stow Civic Club hosts a Boy Scouts meeting led by Robert Watson with local community members invited.
A town hall event is set for Friday at 7:30 o'clock with Mins of Orth Acton presiding. A service of prayer is planned as part of the Eva initiative.
The Sudbury department logged a building theft valued at about 200 dollars and attended a chiefs meeting with surrounding towns. An accident on Concord Road caused no injuries. Another collision on Dutton Road involved two cars with no occupants harmed. A police cruiser was damaged by a passing vehicle on Route 20 near the mushroom plant while on duty.
Sudbury GML Scouts Troop 06 led by Mrs. John Folsom and Mrs. Mer Till Graham near completion of Second Class Badge requirements. The troop is split into two patrols with a neighborhood Leaders meeting on Wednesday February 18 at 10 AM at Goodnow Library. A memorial service is planned February 15 at 3 PM at Center School Cafeteria for Sandra Rees and Lucy Sealye who will share photos and experiences from Michigan trips at the Senior Girl Scout Round-Up.
District Director Frank J. Cavanagh outlines who must file federal income tax returns for 1956 and the revised, clearer instructions. Most under 65 with $600 or more, or over 65 with $1200, must file. self-employed with net earnings over $400 also file. Students earning money are expected to fall into refunds or filing categories.
A Boston school nurse, removed from the payroll for long absence, has not reported for work since 1948. The school committee acted after reviewing attendance records.
Sudbury police department offers three patrolman posts on permanent basis with a 3500 yearly salary. Examination on March 23. filing deadline March 4. Applicants must be 21 to 35, 5 ft 7 in minimum height, meet weight standards, and pass memory, information, and police manual questions. A copy of the state police manual is required for study.
Sudbury Explorers enjoyed a weekend skiing party at Mt. Sunapee New Hampshire. Guests included Roberto H Andersen readers Richard Barton Paul Volk Win Barton Maynard and explorers Curt Garfield Byron Young Charles McAndress Robert Brenn Joe Cutler Derry Wilson Roy Fay David Smith Peter Boughton Russell Doherty Gerry Roy Charles Siegars Bill Carroll and Donald Barton.
Stow Jos eph Gakie served as DJ for a teen gathering at the Center School last Saturday. Prizes and candy boxes were awarded to Sing sak Roger Normandin Indira Bresnick and Don Bresnick of Concord for the Spot Dance while Sal Parquette won the Door Prize. Senior Dance planned for February 16.
In Carlisle Rev. Albert N. Kaucher preached on Has Religion to do With Scouting on Boy Scout Sunday at First Religious Society. Miss Patricia Gerow returns home after an Emerson Hospital operation. A Carlisle Grange delegation will attend tonight’s program at Chelmsford Grange Hall.
Mrs Madeline Stephen of Russell Street observed a birthday anniversary on Saturday with a party.
Mr and Mrs Roy V Cann ang and Mr and Mrs George Cann of Acton Road and South Street spent the weekend at their camp on Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire.
Acton residents receive a weekly school lunch menu detailing meals for Tuesday through Thursday. Items include Hamburg patty on buttered roll with potato chips and peaches, baked sausage with mashed potatoes, orange juice and hop suey, beef and gravy with mashed potatoes, and assorted sides.
Acton notes mourn the death of Mrs. Charles E. Duffy mother of Grade I teacher Miss Jean Duffy. Science teaching shifts under the Arthur D Little Plan take effect with Charles Battit replacing Jon Thumberg at Acton-Roxborough Regional High School. Battit a Boston University AB 1952 graduate and Brandeis fellow will join Thunberg at Arthur D Little Cambridge in June and Thunberg returns to teaching in September 1957.
Whipped cream and milk appear in the entry. Friday lists fish chowder crackers peanut butter sandwich and fruit with milk. The brief notes show a simple school or cafeteria meal outline.
A live sea horse discovered near Boothbay Harbor Maine is believed to be the northernmost sighting. Officials from the Sea and Shore Fisheries Department call the find notable in the region.
The Sunbury Water District will hold its annual meeting and officer election Monday February 25 at 8 PM in the Down Hall. Elected positions include Moderator District Clerk Treasurer Auditor one Commissioner for one year and another Commissioner for three years. Candidates have filed for the Commissioner post.
A gunman who robbed an all night grocery store of 222 dollars returned ten days later to greet the same clerk Fred Whittington aged 27 and escaped with 70 dollars more.
The ballot lists terms for 1 year with Kelley Barts Fickett as commissioners and 3 year posts including Fairbank Hough Piper Way Loud Coburn for moderator district clerk auditor and treasurer in an uncontested slate for some roles.
Nearly half of all buses in the United States are school buses, reflecting the dominant role of districts in student transit. The finding underscores the sector's size and ongoing demand for safety standards and funding.
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