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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1963
Page
1
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Citizens hear a lengthy address by Fred Doyle as 250 attendees pack the town hall. Selectmen candidates and parking concerns draw attention while residents discuss clinic hearing and a Kennedy era fiscal note. The meeting touches on campaigns, nominations, and local priorities amid a period of reflection and debate.
The Conn one rd Concord Police Relation elected officers: Patrolman Ralph H. as vice-president Sergi J. Costello as secretary Paul M. Sweeney as treasurer Kenneth B. His. An October 11 concert and ball was set with James Alexander as general airman.
Lt Col Robert Heselton retired wins an all expenses paid Bermuda vacation for him and his wife Peg through Avery and Copeland real estate. He led the first two quarters of a 1962 sales contest, facing competition from runner up Joy in houses sold but not in dollar volume. The firm noted an early strong start to the new year with record sales activity.
Nomination papers for West and South Water Supply District closed Monday. Incumbent Robert E. Gweeney and Edward H. Christofferson seek the commission post with Ormal S. Laffin and Beryl B. Silva as other district officers. Annual meeting set Feb 18 at the town hall. warrant articles deadline was Jan 9 with articles under review.
Coast ing accident confines Acton Donald Oliver to Emerson Hospital with a broken leg. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Donald W Oliver of 4 Laurel Court and a sixth grade student at Florence A Merriam Elementary School.
Theodore M Nelson reported last month’s town books show 121 149 66 in surplus revenue and unexpended balances. The balance breaks down to 77 307 in unexpected balances and 43 842 in actual receipts. The town allocates 25 000 to the reserve fund overseen by the finance committee for unforeseen expenses. Last year 6 000 was spent leaving 18 000 in reserve.
The Concord Board of Selectmen voted to send a letter to the Bureau of Public Roads requesting financial assistance for proposed bridge changes. Copies of the letter were sent to political dignitaries to solicit support.
Concord schedule shows a busy week at First Parish with events for juniors in the parish hall at 6 30 Sunday and a seminar at 8 p m on The Population Bomb. The 11 o'clock service features a talk on The Quest For The Soul's Security. Monday includes the annual women's association dinner with Dr. Marshall Dimock. King's Daughters meet Tuesday. Wednesday chapel at 8 includes Meditation on The Clearness of Vision. Also note mention of Boeing jet landing gear tire material.
Concord authorities announce registration dates at the town house. A February 5 meeting runs from 8 30 to 10 p m with additional registration available on weekdays 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m at the town house.
Acton voters at a special meeting are asked to approve 45000 to fund architects for a new elementary school planned to open in 1964. The measure follows 15000 already moved to fund initial architectural work and cites cost estimates of 1,112,000 with a two-story design and eight lower level classrooms.
Carlisle annual citizens caucus set for Monday at 7 30 p m in Spalding School Auditorium to nominate officers for town election Eight offices will be filled Selectman Herbert D Bates and School Committee Chairman Charles P Brown seek second three year terms
Concord-Duncan Hay announces the annual winter paper drive by Concord Boy Scout Sponsors on Sunday. Newspapers and magazines should be bundled and left at curbs before 1 p.m. scouts report to the parking lot opposite Emerson School at 1 30. Funds support scout troops explorer posts and cub packs.
A fire at Cunningham's Garage on Stow Street, Acton damaged office records and furniture. Fire chief H Stuart MacGregor estimated about 2500 dollars in damage after the blaze started in the washroom and spread to the office. Frederick L Batts discovered it and alerted his wife Lucy E Batts who notified the fire department.
At the annual caucus Arthur H. Hayden Louis Smith and two other selectmen declined to run for reelection ending long town careers. Between them they served Bedford for 51 years. Frank R. Joslin longtime school committee chair also declined renomination.
A Houston survey finds that as income and education rise, families prefer fried and stewed chicken less and shift toward barbecued or baked preparations. The study notes changes in chicken choices reflect broader socioeconomic trends across the city.
Frederick D. Doyle Morton H. Baker and Michael J. Fitzmorris were the candidates nominated for town posts. Baker and Fitzmorris won the two top nominations for the school committee with 106 and 122 votes, Doyle 7. Robert C. Jacobs joined Klinck for the two-year school post. Livingston Hall and Herbert P. Wilkins headed other ballots. Egbert S. Newbury Jr. chaired the caucus with Mrs. Ralph A. Macone as clerk.
Candidates may file papers by the closing date Monday as the filing window for election petitions opens. Officials remind potential candidates that time is limited and submissions must meet all eligibility requirements.
Concord residents gathered to watch President Kennedy’s State of the Union address as the congressional committee and others from the Concord Chamber of Commerce attended. Key participants included Joseph Hall Harry W Hangon R Huckins Harold Keizer Jason Peterson and John J Sheehan.
A UPI report advises drivers stuck in deep winter snow to deflate the rear tires slightly to regain traction. It also suggests using cardboard or similar material placed under the wheels to help grip and spin free.
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