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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1956
Page
4
Readers in Maynard and surrounding towns debate traffic courtesy safety and school expansion. Letters criticize and defend the Concord School Committee decisions on redistricting and the Bedford Street primary site near Bedford Air Base, noting aircraft noise and safety for students.
A Sudbury reader argues for rezoning 30 acres along Maynard Road to an Industrial Park District. The letter cites a disputed shop permit, zoning legality, and planning board notes about road projects that could reshape a residential area. It requests a framework balancing neighborhood protection with town economic gains and tax stability.
The first Bedford Community Chorus concert in the new high school cafeteria featured Bridegroom and Americana by Randall Thompson as highlights. Under Whittredge Clark, the group performed Four Love Songs by Brahms, Hospodi Polilu, It’s a Grand Night for Singing, Turn Thee To Me, and a Tin Horns Fugue from Guys and Dolls with piano by Mrs. Wendell Perry and Mrs. Charles F. Schwerin. Ushers included eight and nine from the board of directors: Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Schwerin, Harold J. Brady, Mrs. James F. Derleth, Mrs. Charles W. Kespert, Richard Stout and Mrs. David Sinizer.
Women in Carliste and nearby towns are invited to join Extension Service classes. Recent sessions met in Fraffingham and Lexington with more Community Meals classes planned in Wayland February 28 Natick March 6 Concord March 7 or 8 Chelmsford March 14. Call EM 94845 or contact Mrs Arnold T Lapham in Concord street for details.
Concord Court Our Lady Help of Christians C D A No 1116 hosted a well attended birthday banquet in Monument hall last Wednesday with Rt Rev Lawrence Riley secretary to Archbishop Cushing as guest speaker. About 120 attendees included Rev Lewis P Kearns Rev John A York Grand Knight John F Donovan and co chairs Mrs Lorraine Adley and Mrs Emma Tombeno. Grand regent Mrs Julia LeSage sat at the head table.
A letter from Elizabeth H. Burckes urges creating a joint town and industry district to benefit local growth and raise tax revenue without placing school costs on residents. An exhibit is planned at the South Sudbury Branch of Framingham Trust Co. for ten days before the February 29 Planning Board hearing, with a prospectus to voters.
Emile A. Dumas and Maynard citizens receive a letter from Rear Admiral J. S. Snackenberg praising the naming of a new fighting ship, the USS Maynard. The vessel, a WWII patrol craft PC-780, is assigned to the Reserve Fleet in Boston and features a 18 knot speed with a 65 crew.
Acton league results show Smith scoring 342 and 136 to lead the Acton bowl ers. Oilers upset league-leading Farmers in the big match. Wildcats defeated Wooltops and Outcasts beat Outlaws 3 1 in another set of games. Standings list Farmers 52 6 736, Wildcats 40 48, Outcasts 38 50, Wooltops 38 50. Matches Tuesday include Outcasts vs Oilers, Farmers vs Wooltops, Outlaws vs Wildcats at 8 30 p.m.
A summary of candidate statements for Concord town government stressing coordinated growth, tax base expansion, and hiring a capable town manager. Key figures Morton H. Baker H. M. Wardwell Winthrop H. Lee and others address education quality, school building planning, and maintaining strong teacher salaries. The platform also calls for public information efforts and orderly transitions to town manager government.
Acton High girls defeated Templeton High 62 to 56 in the first round of the Wachusetts Girls League at Templeton. Capt. Sylvia Beaudoin led with 33 points, followed by Karen Spinney 17 and Miss Hatch 12. Second game moves to Acton.
Blackbeard themed pack night featured Cubs Den 11 and Den 13 members earning Webelos and Bear badges. Notable recipients included John Bay and several others as awards were presented by leaders and parents amid troop activities.
The text notes Villa Malta dogs winning best Brace and Best in Group in the 43rd annual Eastern Show. It references Billerica, Dr. Calvaresi and Malta Kennels, with scattered details about a Naval School and school population analysis, plus committee remarks on education and staffing.
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