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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1954
Page
1
The snippet covers election dates and registration details including February 9 and March 1, town meetings, and note of a town tax discussion. It mentions the street list program, building permits totaling 185 valued at 1 300, and population around 10 000. It references local events, a Groundhog Day item, and civic concerns such as parking and taxes.
On Monday the Concord Woman’s Club will host a guest speaker, George Peer, executive at Harvard Business School. He will discuss whether farm programs are necessary and how farm problems might be solved through business community efforts.
Last Wednesday to 13th a large group from Con-High travelled to Boston to attend a motion picture Julius Caesar. Pom John F. Donovan led the group with teacher W Harold, and the excursion was enjoyed by this and most interested students.
C O C officials reviewed a complex local parking issue at three Concord chamber meetings last week. Directors and eight committee chairmen attended to learn about chamber work and committee reporting lines. A commercial committee chaired by Charles R Voigt discussed store hours and merchandising, while safety officials explained parking as a major town problem and proposed further meetings.
Concord town officials urge residents to keep hydrants near their homes clear of snow after snowstorms. The water department clears hydrants as quickly as possible but with over 400 hydrants, homeowners should assist for their protection. Local guidance also advises using hot milk to make mashed potatoes smooth.
Concord residents prepare for a memorial service Sunday at 11 am for Master Sergeant Howard Francis Heyliger born January 1914 killed in Korea in 1951. Survived by his mother Mrs Theodore G Heyliger and wife in Santa Anna California. brothers J Almon Victor Frederick Raymond Theodore Jr and a sister Miss Pauline Heyliger. The airman served in World War II Pacific theater and four overseas medals accompany his record.
Concord Ehren Brooks of Bedford street and David Le Ballister of Harrim avenue were chosen to join the Youth Fellowship of Trinitarian Congregational Church on a trip to the United Nations Ellis Island and East Harlem Protestant Parish in New York. The February 22 departure will include representatives from Congregational youth groups of western Middlesex County. Brooks is president and Le Ballister is chairman of Christian outreach, with Owen Nichols as alternate chaplain.
Concord hosts the annual meeting at the Trinitarian Congregational church Monday January 25 at 8 p m Speaker will be Dr Hugh Thomas from Montreal who works at the Grenfell Mission in Labrador All welcome to hear of the work started by Dr Wilfred Grenfell and carried on in his name
A local committee gathers residents to explore proposed school programs in Concord. The group seeks volunteers, with roles for Lee as chair and other names such as Sinclair and Spinney assisting, aiming to provide information at meetings and inform the citizenry about the school building needs.
Edward W. Sheehan, chair of the Concord Draft Board, announced the Lions Club will host an evening dinner for all draftees before they report for military service. About 12 to 15 boys leave monthly from Concord and nearby towns, with each recipient also receiving a silver mokket at the event.
Mrs Mary R Edgarton of Musketaquid Road drew for traverse jury duty at a board meeting. Concord candidates must file nomination papers by Monday January 25 at 5 p m in the town clerk's office at Cambridge.
The board of selectmen announced that Harry E. Tuttle and Robert E. Kelley have been appointed deputy civil stones rectors, to serve as aides to the director Col. John E. Mutty. Their equipment will be available in case of a dire emergency.
A city exposition at the State Armory is scheduled for Saturday night February 6 at 7 o'clock. Tickets are selling for the event described as the best yet with Dr Edmund Ge Dow as general chairman. Exhibits by Boy Scouts and cubs will be staffed to explain displays, with booths opening at 1:30 that afternoon.
Concord-Well readers learn of a three act play project with three directors and three casts plus lighting and stagecraft roles. Bill Wyman invites participation in a Sunday meeting at W B to join the fun and calls for workshop signups at De Cordova Museum offered by Jackson Barry on drama acting and play production with Lincoln Players inviting attendance.
Concord’s Civil Defense Director Col. John E. Mutty announces forming an American Legion rescue team to work with Civil Defense. Members volunteer as auxiliary policemen and firemen and serve in communications and first aid. Veterans from Korea, World War I and II are invited to join. past leaders Allen and MacLeod received their Thirty Consecutive Years membership pins.
Concord appoints Charles F. Boardman, 27, of Wetherbee Street, to the police force effective immediately. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the death of Police Chief William G. Ryan last month. Boardman, a Somerville native born April 18, 1926, is a discharged Army veteran with two overseas tours in Europe and a Donahue Civil Service Police School graduate. He is married with three children.
Concord High announces the annual senior prom to be held Saturday evening. The event titled A Paris A Parisian Soiree will be a semi formal dance with music provided by George Graham's orchestra and an elegant Parisian atmosphere.
New voters in Concord may register at the town clerk's office if they have resided six months and are citizens. Registration is allowed any day up to 5 p m. The first public session is February 1 at Harvey Wheeler school in West Concord from 7 to 9 p m. The final registration deadline is February 9.
Several contests are assured at the annual town election on March 1 after last night's citizens caucus at the Veterans Building. Edward P. Chase and James W. Powers head the three year selectman slate to fill Farnham W. Smith's vacancy. Powers is a realtor and Chase chairs the board of appeals. New nominees include Thomas Flint water and sewer commissioner, Charles M. Byron road commissioner, Bruce S. Old school committee, Acting Police Chief Robert E. B. Kelley constable, Richard Wood recreation commissioner, Mrs Elizabeth Mattison recreation commissioner, John D. Shaw road commissioner, J Francis Devlin and Richard F. Wood recreation, Margery Striker library committee, and Lyman S. Wiles planning board. About 300 voters attended. full slate to be announced next week.
The Concord board of selectmen set voting hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the March 1 election. Previously polls opened at noon for town elections, affecting about 5000 voters. Contests include several races and the town manager issue.
In Fort Worth a 36 year old man reported $80 snatched in a tavern. Police learned the money was loot from a furniture store robbery and arrested the man as a suspect.
Final deadline for town election candidates is Monday at 5 PM at the town clerk's office. Papers must include the required number of registered voters. Several potential nominees have signaled they will file papers.
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