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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1961
Page
1
A collage of voting history notes, local concerns, and upcoming events in Concord and nearby towns. Mentions past election turnout, candidate discussions, upcoming spring activities, and community notices including charity drives and public meetings.
Concord representatives join over 100 New England groups at the National Aircade in Worcester to discuss citizen ship action and issues facing the 87th Congress. The lineup includes John R. Clarkson George Erickson Peter Grimes and other chamber members with program at Bullock Memorial Hall starting 9 25 a.m.
Mrs. Alan Bemis will head advance gifts for the Heart Sunday effort on the coming Sabbath. Co chairmen are Charles Fraser and Mrs Romeyn Ever dell with general chairs Mrs William W Anderson and Mrs John K Damon. Merchants chairman is A George Landini. Captains include Gaetano Anisen Gilman Jackson Jr and many others as listed in Concord.
Voters in Precincts 1 2 and 3 will cast ballots at the State Armory Harvey Wheeler and the Veterans Building for two seats on the board of selectmen. Incumbent Robert E Sheehan seeks a second term joined by Frederick J Robbins Ly man Wiles a former planning board member Primo Sablone is unlikely to run. Livingston Hall runs unopposed for a fifth term as moderate. Two school committee nominees back pension measures for employees retired since 1954 under Chapter 32B.
New York report highlights how UPS Americans battle costly sniffles with cold remedies worth about 300 million dollars annually. The piece notes high drug spending and consumer reliance on over the counter products amid rising health concerns.
The Concord finance committee will announce an estimated tax rate of 96.29 per 1000 in its weekend report to voters. The town report includes operating budgets and 10 articles lacking committee recommendations, including veterans building renovation and land purchases. The panel notes expenditures rise faster than assessed valuation and plans to publish further recommendations.
Concord residents are invited to a Monday supper meeting at Howard Joanson's to discuss a proposed poll of Greater Concord citizens. The poll seeks resident desires on merchant services opening hours and related matters. Robert Lightwedy of J P Nourse Corp chairs the commercial committee.
The council manager form spread across the United States and Canada with 84 cities adopting it in 1960. Concord, with Theodore B. Nelson as town manager since 1956, is planning five more years under the system. The 1961 directory lists 1,756 cities under the form, and the 1960 census tallies 1,759 urban areas.
Concord Lions Club held a Valentine social at Way Side Inn Sudbury with 85 members and guests enjoying a roast beef dinner and dance. Arthur L. Carr G Donald Wade and Warren F. Davis led plans for the ladies night social. Next supper meeting at Howard Johnsons Tuesday at 7 p.m. Everett L. Broughton to preside. A zone social with Acton Concord and Lexington is set for March 14 at Old Belfry Club Lexington. Lions sponsor the high school science fair in March.
Robert L. Wood ward of Concord, 43, on Revolutionary Road was pinned by his car against a garage wall while working on the carburetor Thursday evening. He suffered two broken legs and was taken by town ambulance to Emerson Hospital. Patrolman William J. Costello investigated.
The Concord finance committee reports persistent growth in government costs and tax rates. It notes property valuations rose in 1959 and 1960, with 1961 expected to add further increases, and urges citizens to accept higher tax burdens for continued services.
The U S Bureau of Census reports Concord's population at 12 517 in the 1960 official census an increase of 1 628 since the 1955 state count which stood at 10 889.
A historic notice promotes a serial share program at Concord Co-Operative Bank. One Serial Share equals one dollar per month with 4 percent annual dividends compounded quarterly. Investors may buy 1 to 100 shares, withdraw in five minutes under normal conditions, and start saving today for future security.
West Concord notes infant West Concord James Lorne Hinkle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hinkle of 102 Prairie street, is confined at Emerson Hospital after Sunday evening surgery.
Twenty teachers from Concord Carlisle Regional High School attend a 10 week television workshop led by Dr. Murray Yaeger at Boston University. The new Dial magazine showcases student work and accepts teacher submissions. Rehearsals for the spring play Jane Eyre resume in Room H-18 as classes restart Monday. The student council room bookings and the 13th annual science fair sponsored by the Concord Lion's Club are upcoming.
Carlisle Garden Club met at Janet Yonts home to hear David Doran speak on Armchair Gardening and answer questions. Hosts included Mrs. Yonts, Mrs. Toth, and Mrs. Donovan. Next meeting set for March 17 at 8 p.m. in Spaulding School Auditorium.
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