21 Feb 1957
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1957
Page
1
Fragmentary remarks from 1950s town elections discuss tax rates and school funding. Mentions voters, polls, candidates, and figures like Eleanor and Harold while noting parking, town management, and local business concerns.
Smith outlines reasons for running for Concord selectman urging steady town growth and tax stability. He cites eight years on Finance Committee including three as chair and a World War I veteran with over 20 years in Concord. He pledges planning, service maintenance, and broad consultation to solve future town problems. On Monday, voters decide the pool.
Concord plans a two-contest town election next Monday February 25 with polls 7 30 a m to 8 p m in three precincts. Two contests for selectman and school committee attract attention while two candidates run unopposed for moderator and one-year selectman vacancy. Over 5600 voters in Concord j participate. districts vote at Veterans Building Harvey Wheeler School and State Armory.
The Radcliffe High Girls Choir will perform a concert Sunday at the Academy Gymnasium. Conductor G will lead the group in a program of selections and school music.
A town meeting event aimed at informing voters on controversial issues has been postponed. The session will be held shortly before the scheduled special meeting in May or June to enhance public understanding of the warrants to be enacted.
Concord resident Ernest W Sealie ben 40 formerly of New York now on Monument street donated his rare No 7 negative blood to a patient at Boston Hospital on Sunday. Hospital officials recalled the rare type and expressed gratitude for the timely donation.
Concord voters will receive the annual town report over the holiday. Police will distribute copies and the finance committee's recommendations are likely included.
Mrs Max G Fultz of 48 Walden Street announces the engagement of her daughter Hazel Maxine to Robert Thomas Witherell son of Police Lieutenant and Mrs Marshall J Witherell of 14 Central Street West Concord Both families note Hazel and Robert are Concord High School graduates class of 1954 with Hazel having attended Fisher Junior and Concord High School where she played basketball.
A police report shows merchants in Lexington and Maynard favored meters to create constant turnover, reduce street parking by staff, and free spaces for shoppers. Parallel parking adjustments and removed angle parking improved traffic flow, widening spaces and easing street driving. Both towns report satisfaction with parking conditions and meter revenue aiding taxes.
Concord resident John F. McCarron of Lowell road says there was no hassle with the municipal light plant or with Chairman Winthrop W. Sargent. He claims he was warmly received at the board meeting and dislikes the Enterprise report of his finance committee hearing remarks.
Elevator operator John Bauer aged 21 in Newport Kentucky was injured when his foot was caught in elevator doors soon after a passenger’s foot was similarly injured. Bauer suffered a lacerated foot in the incident.
Concord officials outline delays in financing and state approvals for new schools. They describe action by the emergency finance board and school building assistance commission, clearance timelines, and site acquisitions, noting efforts to expedite both Nine Acre and Bedford Street sites despite technicalities and calendar setbacks.
Concord Mr and Mrs Ced ric E Bloomfield announce the engagement of their daughter Ethel Marie to Paul Mark Vadeboncoeur son of Mr and Mrs Emile J Vadeboncoeur of Lexington Miss Bloomfield is a Concord High School graduate class of 1952 and is employed at M J T Lincoln Laboratory Wadeboncoeur a Lexington High School 1952 graduate works with The Blake Press Boston A fall wedding is planned
Charles W. Allen of Lake Worth Florida endorses Gordon Ogilvie for the unexpired Concord selectman term. Allen cites Ogilvie's banking experience, Finance Committee service, and role on the Comprehensive Plans Committee plus readiness to assist during day and after hours to keep Concord taxes low.
Ninety percent of forest fires are attributed to careless behavior. The statistic highlights how human actions, rather than natural causes, ignite most blazes and underscores the need for caution in wildfire-prone areas.
Concord resident Alexander R. MacLeod Sr., 78, retired electrical contractor of 10 Everett Street, died Tuesday evening after a three year arthritis illness. Born in Lorne Nova Scotia he lived in Concord 60 years and operated his business 50. He is survived by son A Rob ert MacLeod Jr., grandson A Robert MacLeod 3rd, sister Miss Suz ie MacLeod, brother Grant MacLeod. widow M Ida Whitney MacLeod died last July. Funeral tomorrow at 2 at Dee Funeral Home with Rev Robert H Barber and Rev Dr John Elmo Wallace officiating. Interment Sleepy Hollow cemetery.
Concord man John T. Foster Jr, ex high school athlete, entered the U S Navy and reported at Boston. He was assigned to Bainbridge Maryland for nine weeks recruit training before aviation school. He is the son of John T. Foster Sr and Mrs Foster of 15 Potter Street and recently graduated from East Coast Aero Tech at Hanscom Air Base.
The first group placed on the Dean's List for academic excellence includes Joan F. Kenney daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Kenney of 83 Virginia Road Concord. Kenney is a senior at the Prince School of Retailing.
The Boston Nutrition Society hosts a panel discussion titled Your Health vs Poison In Your Water at Huntington Chambers Hall Boston on Thursday February 28 at 8 p.m. Cyril C. Sullivan, former FDA Boston District chief, moderates. Speakers include Dr. Charles A. Brusch Atty John Auchter David P. Whelan and Dr. Paul Manning. Admission is free. Call Ken more 6 3295 for details.
An annual picnic for the staff of the weather bureau in Olympia Washington was spoiled by the first rain in 31 days.
Concord hearings resume this week as New England Survey Service conducts revaluation sessions. Precinct 1 meets at Ascot School 7:30 to 9:30 Friday and Saturday. Precinct 2 gathers Harvey Wheeler School 10:30 to 4:30 Friday and Tuesday 6:30 to 9:30. Precinct 3 holds Thursday February 28 7:00 to 9:30.
Local notices report births to several families in Concord. Names include Mr. and Mrs. John at 45 Thoreau street with a son born February 14, Mr. and Mrs. William Olsen at 5 Byron street with a son born February 16, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Childs Middlesex School with a son born February 17, Mr. and Mrs. George Romaine at 12 Read with a son born February 17, and Mr. and Mrs. John Rauseo at Arefia terrace with a son born February 15.
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