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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1957
Page
4
Publication details for the Marlboro Massachusetts Enterprise Press Inc. weekly edition dated August 25 1908. telephones and postal classifications listed. ads policy notes no financial responsibility for typographical errors with reprint of ad portion. advertising agencies named in Boston and New York.
The notice lists subscription rates and single-copy pricing. It states a yearly rate of 2.00 for United States addresses and references additional terms for non US destinations.
A ribald, editorial tone laments New Year traffic deaths and rails at speed and carelessness. It cites Eisenhower urging road safety, notes reduced travel helps, and calls for public resolve to fight the “ceaseless war” with caution. It mentions Governor Harriman’s inaugural push for lowering voting age to 18 and other scattered observations.
Readers urged passage of Senate Bill 315 to advance medical progress and animal research. Letter argues benefits to vaccines, antibiotics, insulin, anesthesia, and veterinary medicine, noting humane standards and inspections. Endorses citizen advocacy to state leaders.
Frank Punch honors Tom King in a tribute noting his lifelong umpiring in Middlesex and Blackstone Valley leagues, college games, and state events. The letter recalls his fairness, camaraderie with Harold Morgan, and impact on local sports while saluting his character as a “regular guy” and his cheerful sports storytelling.
R W Jones a Keokuk Iowa high school teacher runs a quiet reform teaching teens to drive at night. He argues most highway fatalities occur at night yet drivers are trained only for daylight. Support grows as officials consider safer night driving and educators wake to the need for night instruction.
Elton W. Moore on the ninth floor overheard talk of a patient losing his shirt in a doctor's office. He went downstairs and located the shirt about one block away, confirming it was the same item that had blown from the window.
Concord Lexington High defeats Concord High 58 to 56 in overtime as Jack Lappin seals win with two foul shots. Cap Pete Gilman tied late 54-54 after Concord led 29-28 at half.
In the Midland League Franklin defeats Maynard 53 41 Milford over Hudson 68 35 to boost a three way tie for second behind Clinton Clinton leads the league by two games Marlboro remains fifth Hudson sits last Gardner losses to Clinton and Marlboro to Northboro in non league play yesterday results Milford Hudson Franklin Maynard.
Concord High School reports on graduate success at Northeastern University with David Julin earning dean's list honors as a freshman in the College of Engineering. The staff also congratulates Joan Lamour, a National Honor Society scholarship finalist, recognized for high scores on the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test.
The Middlesex League standings show Belmont at 3 6 and Wakefield at 0 5 with other teams including Winchester, Lexington, Stoneham, Melrose and Reading. Upcoming games Friday feature Concord at Reading and Wakefield at Melrose with Winchester at Lexington and Belmont at Stoneham. Tuesday schedules include Stoneham at Winchester and Concord at Belmont with Wakefield at Reading and Melrose at Lexington.
Cornell University scientists conduct studies to determine how vampire bats sustain themselves on blood. Bats have been imported from Mexico to assist the research. Bruins winger Doug Mohns began skating at age three in a rink built by his four older brothers.
Belmont defeated Winchester 55 to 53 last Friday, ending Winchester’s league win streak since 1954. Concord’s Don Fraser leads with 154 in eight games, total 208 points this season. Belmont’s Greg Loser has 147, Winchester’s Mike Callahan 140, and Roger Symes also high. Reading’s Don McGillicuddy holds the league record with 345 points.
Concord High School entered two teams in the December NRA pistol matches with participants from across the country. The girls team of Jeanne Good year Susann Goodspeed Judy Clark Joanne Rite Nancy Lambert Gayle Porter Martha Robbins unofficially scored 456 of 500 in the prone event. The open division team including J e Goodyear Jonathan Brooms Larry Bascom Tommy McLean Bill Hall Susann Goodspeed Danny Cole Al Baptiste unofficially posted 828 of 1000 across prone and standing.
The Second hockey team lost 1-0 to Milton Academy while the Fourth team beat Fenn 7-2. In basketball the Second team fell 48-29 to St Mark's but won 44-31 against Brooks. The third team suffered a 65-23 loss to St Mark's third and 40-32 to Governor Dummer. The Second squash team edged Brooks second 3-2 midweek.
Acton-Boxborough Regional High students joined the East and West teams in the Wachusetts League all star event at Fort Devens. East boys won 42-41 behind Charlie Bartlett with six points and Ed Anderson totaling 13. East girls lost 42-30 with Carol Erkkinen and Gina Philips on the roster but scoring none.
Acton Bowling League shows Farmers and Owls tied at 8 4, Olympics 6 6, Outlaws 3, Barons 4 3, Orioles 4 8. First half champions list top scorers Hatch 327 Watkins 326 Carlson 317 S Kennedy 312 F Fierra 306. Decker 300 and Decker 4123 Boyden 117 Hatch 116 Watkins 116. Matches Tuesday Farmers vs Orioles Olympics vs Owls Outlaws vs Barons at 830 at Harvard.
Maynard Schegs ed. Vaemen’s Bowl ing League lists matches for Tuesday January 29 at 9 00. Pauls versus Ailis Bearls versus Gale Sho Obergs versus Millstream Gale the defending champion and Obergs leading the league in a tight race.
Street scene note on Capreol Ontario mentions a person operating within a back yard setting. Context limited to a residential locale and a unspecified event or activity. No additional names, dates, or organizations are provided.
Concord Anchors, leading Mill Dam loop all season, were upset 4 0 by champion Ramblers Monday at Bedford. Tony Dessie posted a high triple 342 and high single 137. Other results saw Priests beat Lincoln Tudys downed rokers Bridge Acres over Postoffic Hubbardville defeated K of C. Anchors now lead by five points.
Concord High star Dougherty, now a Bran déis freshman at Brandéis University, ran the 50 yard dash in 5.6 seconds to place third in his heat at a major meet. He previously clocked 5.4 at the YMCA event and may race in the Boston BA A meet on February 2.
The Concord Rod and Gun Club met at the clubhouse last evening with President James W. Powers presiding. Reports of recent activities were given and a moment of silence was held for late member Leslie O. Anderson who died recently. The club reminded residents to feed the birds in severe winter weather.
Public auction set for February 14 1957 at 10:00 a.m. for the property at 6 Butler Avenue Maynard described as Lots 137 and 138 in the Assabet Park plan. The sale follows a mortgage held by Assabet Institution for Savings with about 4000 dollars principal. terms require 500 dollars cash at sale and balance in ten days. The matter is processed by Roberts Rosen Stadfeld & Weiss Attorneys.
A petition to probate a will in the Sudbury estate of Tyler La is filed in court. Kate Webb seeks appointment as personal representative without bond and requests the will be admitted and letters issued without bond.
Sealed bids are invited by the Town Building Office for garbage collection in the ward starting April 1. Bids due 8:00 PM February 8 with four copies to be submitted. the town reserves the right to accept or reject any bid deemed best for the town's interests. Officials named include Maynard John J. Johnston and Frank C. Jap.
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