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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1963
Page
4
Marlboro Massachusetts newspaper notice outlines subscription rates and a printer's tolerance policy. It lists offices in Marlboro and Boston, plus New York agency addresses.
Advertising copy must be in the office by 2 o clock on the day before publication. This notice calls for timely submission to ensure inclusion in the next issue.
The January report from William H. Finn Sr. shows 6809 job claims filed, up from the prior four weeks. Causes include lag in construction and several plants operating part time, with 919 initial claims and 5890 continued claims. 480 new applications and 192 placements in January.
The Archdiocese chancery announces Rev Edward J McLaughlin formerly at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church is transferred to St Mary of the Angels Roxbury effective Tuesday. He has served Acton for about two years and will be replaced by Rev Thomas H McNamara from St Francis de Sales Medford.
Concord Planning Board will hold a public hearing in Wells A. Hall Memorial Auditorium Monday at 7 30 pm to discuss warrant articles on zoning eminent domain conservation parking and recreation. Discussion will include the Lowell road bridge over the Concord river and notes from last month’s finance committee hearing. Louis O McNally chairs the board and is listed as San Francisco.
The Ladies Board of Marlborough Hospital outlines the LB Roundup two day fair on June 14 and 15 at the hospital front lawn. Fund drive aims for 600000 to expand facilities after a January period with 100 patients in a 103 bed hospital.
Acton Roxborough Regional High student Alice McKenny is named a contest winner in a Boston paper sponsored event. Acton Planning Board held a regular meeting at Acton Center Fire Station Tuesday evening. Board of selectmen issued a proclamation for the Acton Militia to be formed at a high school auditorium meeting Saturday at 2 30 PM. Lind Village Band of Wakefield is the same group that played in Concord weeks ago. Help your local Heart Fund.
Concord Word reports Fr Edmund M Higgins the 11 year St Bernard curate may be reassigned to Neponset next Tuesday. Ordained 1938 he led parish and Holy Name events. Replacing him is Rev Walter Whalen of Chelsea who was ordained Saturday in Boston and will celebrate his first high mass Sunday at Our Lady of Grace Church.
Rumors say Kennedy seeks a three year tax cut totaling 13.8 billion through Congress while the public questions how such vast sums affect family budgets. Trading stamp comparisons show fiscal figures as everyday items and prizes, complicating understanding of national spending and its impact on households.
Northbridge High can clinch the Central Mass Conference title with a win over Marlboro High or by other results this week. The Rams sit 12-0 in league play with four games remaining and control the race with a trio of favorable outcomes.
A Newton man living in Switzerland, Samuel C Brody, 64, was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly failing to pay 200000 in back taxes from 1956 to 1959. The indictment also accuses him of concealing stock holdings and avoiding payment after a prior Danbury prison term. He left the United States in 1959 and has not returned.
Acton Board of Health praises strong turnout for Type I Sabin oral polio vaccine clinics. About 5 000 doses given in nine months, including 1 651 to preschoolers in May 1962 and 1 575 to adults and preschoolers last week. January saw remaining doses to school children. March clinic for Type 2 vaccine date to be announced.
Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association opposed seven bills limiting the registrar of motor vehicles power to revoke or suspend licenses. Somerville Chief Thomas D. O'Brien urged lawmakers on the Highway and Motor Vehicles Committee, arguing registrars keep highways safe. A registry spokesman warned bills would abolish the office, noting 51 813 on the spot hearings last year for license appeals.
University Park offers a correspondence course from Pennsylvania State University teaching hatmaking. The program covers materials such as fabrics feathers flowers ribbons straws and cui ts with easy to follow instructions for various face shapes including oval round long and square. It includes where to buy supplies and a unit on refreshing last season hats and veils with a section on feathering pheasant skins. For details write to Correspondence Courses 202 Agricultural Education Building University Park Pa.
Community urging residents to invest in U S Savings Bonds as a means to support local projects. A flyer promotes savings security and long term growth with simple steps to purchase bonds through banks or the postal service.
Concord area residents can hear Rev. Martin Luther King on Monday at Lexington High. Mrs. Marsha Palmer leads local planning for a civil rights committee event on February 14 featuring a Valentine bridge and whist party at Rose Hawthorne School to raise funds for scholarships. A student poster contest in Concord benefits the scholarship fund. entries due February 15. Jaqueline Webster and high school principal John F. Donovan attended the ninth annual Brotherhood breakfast at Northeastern with about 100 high school students from the state.
The evening program included a light talk by Rev. Mildred Palmer of North Bellingham on And They Live Happily Ever After. She discussed common problems faced by married couples in a concise, engaging presentation.
Mr and Mrs Ralph H Holderby of West Virginia announce the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter Lynn to Elton F Allen son of Mr and Mrs EW Allen of 144 Commonwealth Avenue The couple will wed April 10 at Concord after a wedding trip Lynn attended Concord schools Elton a Concord High School graduate now in the U S Navy and studying at Great Lakes Naval Station Illinois They will reside at 144 Commonwealth Avenue after the ceremony.
George Schenck of Bradenton Florida told the tale of a 13 pound black grouper that swallowed a Sheaffer fountain pen. The pen remained inked and wrote after being retrieved from the fish. Local readers deemed it a true fish story with surprising plug of writing gear.
Many Acton Scouts earned progress awards at the court of honor on Wednesday. Names include Michael Brennan second class Richard Brine second class Lee Bower first aid and reading badges Joseph Centauro winning badge Paul Charbonneau star scout Charles Centauro swimming badge and others. The ceremony featured tenderfoot through life ranks with badges in camping, fitness, citizenship, and specialty skills.
Acton boards hear Brand Rex storage permit for 5 000 gallons of gasoline underground at 71 83 Hayward Road and grant license with six month validity. Boston Edison and Northeast Tel request eight Cherry Ridge poles with no action. Recreation board discusses tennis court legal ruling and transferability.
Sudbury Water District holds its annual meeting and election at the town hall on February 25. Seeking re-election are auditor William B. O'Brien clerk John F. Mason and treasurer Clifton F. Giles. Board of water commissioners candidates include Thomas P. Goethel Kenneth R. Hooper and Herbert J. Tebo. For moderator Alan I. Alford.
Concord Family Service Society staged The Broken Circle skit at Monument Hall during the January meeting of St. Bernard's group. Concord residents involved included Mrs. Chancey Watt narrator Mrs. William S Butcher Thomas Head and Robert D Asher with questions led by Mrs. Farnham Smith and Mrs. Gordon Bell executive director Miss Eleanor Shaughnessy assisted by Mrs. Watt and others handled refreshments.
The annual finale will be at First Baptist Church Leominster Sunday at 2 30 p m Local members will attend The association votes create new districts and most members move to Central Baptist Association The local group will join a new Boston area association.
Acton Troop 76 hosts a Sunday afternoon service at the Congregational Church inviting scouting units for Boy Scout Day. Scouts will also usher at the morning service, wear uniforms, and participate in a regional gathering noted for strong turnout and community support.
Grange Valenta Roxborough Wally will hold a full meeting Friday at 8 p.m. Earle and Towne supervise the program and John and Morse oversee events. The notice lists organizers and timing for the community gathering.
Sudbury Town seeks sealed bids for a four wagon fire department vehicle. Bids due by 8 p m February at the Selectmen Office and opened publicly. Specify Bid for Fire Department wagon. The town reserves right to reject any bid and accept most advantageous offer. Specifications available at the Sudbury Fire Department or Town Hall.
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