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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1960
Page
8
The new state pension law to take effect July 1 will extend benefits to about 200000 widows and children of World War II and Korean conflict veterans. It outlines income limits and monthly pension amounts for childless widows, widows with children, and orphans, with changes from current rules and conditions for hospitalization or aid and attendance.
About 60 attendees gathered at Spalding School Auditorium for a Carlisle 4A PTA meeting led by Viice-President Douglas Sloane. Charles M. Evans outlined projected growth to 10 000 residents by 2000 while William H. Shumiway discussed future school needs and Frank S. Berry current finance committee role. Guy W. Clark reviewed town taxes from 1960 to present and town meeting conduct. A new school additions plan by 1963 and a school building needs committee were discussed along with House Bill 527.
Concord congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers announced $500000 was included in the Interior Department appropriations bill for land acquisition to establish the Minute Man National Park. She said the sum will be enacted and will benefit Lincoln Lexington and Concord by funding land purchases this year.
Norman A. Keyes of the Waltham Social Security Office explains that workers and families gain three protections through payroll taxes old age disability and death. He notes many are unaware of family protection and urges visits to local offices in Marlborough Concord and Maynard for guidance and service hours.
About 80 new voters registered on the final date in Acton with 40 added last Friday and 46 the previous week. Town Clerk Charles M. Mac Rae reports the total now about 160 new names, bringing Acton’s registered voters to around 3,000.
The Carlisle Garden Club held its monthly gathering at Mrs Edwin Dyson on Russell Street. Dyson served as speaker and hostess and presented a talk titled African Violets with a good attendance recorded.
Maynard Coin-a-Matic laundromat opens at 44 Nason Street with a grand opening today. The store offers one free wash and one free dry per customer, a door prize, and free parking in the rear. It operates six days a week, 24 hours daily.
Caroline Marzilli and John R. Borden united in marriage at St Bridget's Church Maynard with Rev Michael D. Sullivan officiating. The bride wore a nylon gown with a white veil and carried white carnations with an orchid center. The couple plan to reside in Framingham after a reception at the bride's home.
Acton Community Center announces a square dance at the clubhouse this Saturday at 8 p.m. presiding will be Bob Treyz from Boxborough.
Bedford Page school P T A sponsors a children’s program at the high school auditorium Tuesday at 2 featuring comedy folk music stories pantomime and puppets directed by Don Coyette. A Sunday sermon at First Parish focused on Brotherhood of All Men.
Carlisle Grade 8 held a well attended semi formal dance at Spalding School Auditorium with about 50 students present. Troop 136 meeting postponed and expected to resume next week. Saturday the boys enjoyed a hike. Pomona representation from Chelmsford included Edward R Stephen and others with spouses.
Stow resident Neilson Grea is hospitalized at Baker Hospital Boston since Thursday after an injury. Friends and Ralph C. Glidden superintendent of schools and other officials from Atlantic City New Jersey observe in this area a conference. Girl Scouts mark an exhibit for International Month at Randouil Library as residents inspect the display.
Maynard PALS will hold a bi month banquet at the Italian Club on February 25. Spaghetti will be served and Coach Will DeRosa will be the guest speaker.
Acton notes annual election of the Royal Court of Am to be held Friday at the Masonic Temple with Evelyn Benson presiding as matron. Officers will be chosen and a penny sale planned. Also reports a monthly auxiliary meeting at home with Mrs. Stanley A. N and Mrs. Nedza assisting, and mentions Quimby Post ational Commanders Boston events.
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