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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1956
Page
1
Voters last year faced a tense meeting at the Memorial Auditorium as selectmen proposed nine budget cuts and a new T M system. Residents questioned turnout and governance while concerns about the 1955 budget, revaluation costs, and school funding loomed over the discussion.
Report from Concord EM Club events at the Elks Home with prizes awarded. Winners included Aimos for first prize, Rose Hamilton for second, Phoebe winning a five dollar door prize, and Ruth Oakman noted among attendees. Committee members listed include Gena Oakman, Ruth Oakman, Annie Leslie, Flora Di, and others.
The Concord Lions Club sponsors a Mothers March to fund polio relief this Sunday. Local officials Arch ibald H Ferran Charles W Allen and Edward P Chase will count returns from canvassing house to house. Precinct captains and lieutenants are listed for three precincts with many volunteer aides.
The town clerk offers extra registration hours before the town meeting. Special sessions run February 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Harvey Wheeler School and February 7 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Town House, with regular hours weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Town House. Voters must be MA residents for one year and Concord residents for six months before the election. Town meeting is open to all registered voters.
On Saturday C Y O DANCE in West Concord presents a program at Monument hall with the Glenn Miller Story in technicolor at 7 pm and dancing to 11 30 pm. Door prizes include Glenn Miller records. Tickets available from local organizers or at the door.
Local police investigate repeated raids on poor boxes at St. Bernard's and Our Lady Help of Christians. A girl provided a scant clue which is being pursued as detectives review recent incidents Tuesday afternoon.
Brig Gen Otis M Whitney Elm street state commissioner of public safety was approached by Gov Christian A Herter about becoming district attorney of Middlesex County to succeed George E Thompson but Whitney reportedly said no He faces reappointment this week for a three year term as commissioner named by Herter in 1953
Concord items on the town school warrant will be discussed at the League of Women Voters meeting on Wednesday morning February 1 at 9 45 in the Thoreau school auditorium. The panel includes School Superintendent Grand-Tone who will outline two proposed elementary schools with plans and models.
Concord-The Comte committee voted to withdraw the temporary option set in 1955 and impose a district plan. Starting September 1956 all Thoreau District children will attend Thoreau and Harvey Wheeler schools. The committee seeks voter understanding ahead of an upcoming election.
Local arrivals include a son to Mr and Mrs John Fitch of 32 Holdenwood Road on January 19 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Braley A Cameron of Lowell Road on January 19 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert G Porter of 11 Health's Bridge Road on January 22.
The Concord Friendly Aid Society may rename to Concord Family Service Society to reflect a more universally understood service. Directors note concerns about the current label Friendly Aid and urge members to review by-laws and submit opinions before the January 31 meeting.
Concord announces the engagement of Miss Nancy George 34 Hub Bard Street to John H Payne son of Mrs Madell Payne Laws Brook Road Concord and the late John Payne Sr Miss George a Concord High School 1954 graduate now employed at First National Supermarket Mr Payne a East Coast Aero Tech graduate recently discharged from service and now with United Airlines Long Island New York wedding planned for April 8.
Nearly 100 Rotarians from Lexington and Concord met at Howard Johnsons Monday for the payoff dinner. Concord members hosted the event in honor of Lexingtons bowling victory. William C. Kirk prepared the fine trophy, presented to the visiting Lexington club amid a warm social evening.
Young men 17 and older may enlist for two years of active duty with the Naval Air Reserve under the Five Forces Act of 1955. The obligation spans two years active duty, three years Ready Reserve with monthly drills at South Weymouth, and one year in the Standby Reserve. Those 17 to 18 1/2 may join as Weekend Warriors to gain experience before full active service.
The finance committee will hold a public hearing at the Wells A Hall Memorial Auditorium on February 7 at 8 o'clock. Voters are welcome. Topics include March 5 appropriation articles. This year the hearing will not be combined with the planning board and officials aim to expedite business and possibly complete in one night.
A series of birth notices reports newborns in the Emerson Hospital area. Listed new arrivals include sons and a daughter to families in Littleton Maynard Andover South Sudbury Stow North Sudbury Billerica and Maynard with birth dates ranging January 16 to January 22 and parental addresses provided.
The Marine Corps announces a two year active duty enlistment option for men aged 17 to 26 eligible for draft calls. Quotas will be limited and applicants should contact local recruiters. Marlboro and Framingham posts provide access points for information and processing. A note adds that George Robichaud is finishing a kitchen project on Monument Hall’s first floor.
In Concord two candidates filed by the Monday deadline for the town clerk Cornelia M. Lawrence create a four way contest for two three year seats on the board of selectmen. Robert D. Parks Ai foad and Morton Baker join Mrs Gladys B Hosmer and H Whittemore Brown as the caucus nominees. Incumbents H Ferran Charles Allen and Chad P Chase are re nominated for the other seats. School committee incumbents Miz Eleanor B Bruce and release candidate Ralph T vie for three year terms. One year term includes chairman Winthrop H Lee. Polls open 730 am to 800 pm across three precincts. Town meeting set for March 5.
The Concord Visiting Nurse Association held its annual meeting at the old high school. Dr. Kenneth I. Macleod spoke on the evolution of public health, the value of unified health services, and the aim to treat infectious individuals within a defined health order. He noted plans for a Nashoba Well Olster Clinic, and praised Concord for fostering public spirit.
The Massachusetts deputy will visit Concord in the Town House selectmen's room on Tuesday March 13 to assist locals with their state income tax returns. Residents with problems may meet him at that time.
Concord high school holds another installment of its school series for juniors and seniors. Speakers cover paths to physical therapy teaching and trades, with strong attendance. Guidance staff Mr Palmer Miss Hartnett and Mr Dinan highlight opportunities for post graduation planning.
The recreation commission schedules two screenings Friday at 2 45 p m in the Harvey Wheeler School Auditorium and Saturday at 2 p m in the Veterans Building. All youngsters are welcome.
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