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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1960
Page
1
Scrappy fragments recall a November time frame with mentions of a barbecue at the Gun Club, patrols, and local notices. References to towns, a “Guard” and a flyer in Look magazine appear, along with vague comparisons to 1959 and a few houses for sale.
A mix of brief items mentions an ise ceremony at Old North bm s Food World and a 21 year old arraignment connected to Korean Society. Other fragments reference police investigation moves, a retirement notice, a golf prize list, a town committee meeting next July, street names and local hospital notes.
Ronald Freeman a 21 year old resident of Mainstreet West Concord was arraigned on a charge of attempting to burn another's property. Police say he confessed and bail was set at 3000 dollars. Freeman was arrested after a fire damaged pallets near Finley Manufacturing Company.
After the holiday break Concord Country Club hosts the club championship this weekend. A handicap medal tourney listed scores for players including George Whitney 92-69 and Clement Watson 104-76 among others.
Carlisle Fire Chief Waldo D Wilson announces Edward G Moody Son Na shua NH as the low bidder for the new forest fire truck. Moody submitted 6384 dollars for an eight cylinder International four wheel drive with delivery promised in 100 working days. The contract replaces the 1930 forest fire truck and was awarded after bids opened July 1 at the selectmen meeting.
Concord selectmen outline a July 11 7 30 pm meeting at the Town House led by Chairman Harold C Smith. The summer schedule calls for meetings every other Monday, with no session on the holiday.
Concord Company D tank battalion departs Friday at 4 AM for a two week encampment at Camp Drum New York under Capt Raymond J Garcia. With 71 men and five officers the unit travels by truck and arrives Saturday noon. Drill is scheduled Thursday evening and the unit will sleep in the State Armory before an early departure.
Mary Ann Stellati 21 of 162 Charger Street died at Emerson Hospital after a 3 15 a m crash on Trapelo Road. Driver Wag Donald A Millard 23 of Tabor Hill Road was hospitalized with injuries. police say his Austin Healey struck a tree and another car.
Tom's Food World held a grand drawing with a large shopper turnout. Winners include Mrs S Gaetz of Littleton receiving a $25 food certificate, John Gallagher of West Concord $25, Armand F Ferro of South Lincoln $25, M B Rankins of Concord $10, Jacqueline Flynn of Concord $10, Elizabeth Alexander of Concord $10, Lorraine Adley of West Concord $10, Pat Blaney of Lexington $10, and H T Nilson of Bedford $10.
West Concord resident Harry French, formerly of this town, will retire on July 30 from the Massachusetts Institute of Correction. He began work December 19, 1928 as an industrial instructor in Grade 12.
Hundreds attended the Lincoln traditional Fourth of July program in perfect weather. Floats and horribles led the parade while refreshments were offered by churches. The event featured sports, a ball game, a band concert, and a fireworks display.
Concord Thoreau Society holds its 20th annual meeting at Trinitarian Congregational Church with Paul Oehser of Smithsonian presiding and Perry Miller of Harvard delivering the presidential address. The Save-Walden Committee will report and Mrs Esther Howe Anderson will show Cape Cod slides. All sessions open to the public.
In July Concord Library hosts two exhibits welcoming the Thoreau Society. Items on display include Sophia and Henry Thoreau sheet music flutes Thoreau family pictures houses they lived in a 1647 exhibition award pencils surveys maps notebook and survey records. Also books about the West and Porry Express will be shown.
About 400 attendees joined the sixth annual Kalmia Woods Fourth of July celebration in Concord for a Salute to Hawaii theme. A new bicycle field day featured judging of riding skill and bike decoration, with safety instruction for children.
Altar boys for the week at St Bernard's are Kenneth Malcolm and Gregory Sullivan. An anniversary mass was sung yesterday for Mary P Campbell and another this morning for James H Craig. Baby sitting continues during the 10 30 Sunday masses.
Town Manager Theonar2yt Nelson reports the town received 65 670 in taxes with 45 770 from corporation tax returns and 19 900 from income tax returns. Resurfacing on Old Bedford road between Bedford street and Virginia road will be done soon along with paving of Highland street. Thor eau street work will begin under Chapter 90 with Roslindale resident William Capone as low bidder. About 12 to 14 miles of highway will receive asphalt and pea stone under the four-year restoration program.
Indoor programs at the Concord teen center wrap for summer after a season of fun events. Co chair Kathie Thompson Ted Burke and committee members are thanked. past happenings include a splash party at Waltham Boys Club a Bunny Hop dance contest won by Karen Redford and others. Lynne Holderby led dances and songs. Next event is an Outdoor Old Hop at Stop and Shop on July 16 with 8:30 p.m. dancing and The Three D s plus possibly two more groups.
Police and fire units responded to a Tuesday incident on Main Street near Our Lady’s Rectory after a bicycle was struck by a car. The boy jumped free before impact. bike sustained damage.
town planning notes discuss converting the former police station into a modern town facility. alterations will address safety and future use while integrating the adjoining area with new town features.
Concord town officials reported the Boston Patriots are happy with the terms offered after a 3-2 selectmen vote to let practice at Emerson Playground this fall. The team will file required insurance with Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson in the coming days as practice begins at Amherst McEnday.
About 1200 attended the Concord Rod and Gun Club holiday chicken barbecue on Sunday with over 800 din ers served. Prizes went to Carl Anderson Hilder stedt Paul J Heder stedt and several residents from West Concord Chelmsford and Wal tham. The parachute jump was canceled by high winds and the event extended to nearly dark.
Concord offers a 16 hour winter first aid course for younger skiers starting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Red Cross rooms at the old high school. Bring a valid standard first aid card under three years old. A new film Mouth to Mouth Rescue Breathing will be shown July 26. Instructor Phil Davis.
Jim Gillette won the 10 string total with 1204 at Concord Bowl as Bill Murphy posted 1201 for second. Sammy White, formerly of the Boston Red Sox, arrived as a bowling lane proprietor and drew crowds for autographs. Joe Cawlina led early but faded from form.
A design for a seisometer intended to be launched to the Moon seeks to report whether the lunar core is hot or cold. The instrument plans to measure seismic activity to infer internal warmth in future space missions.
A dawn flag dedication in Concord honors the 50 star flag presented by the American Legion. Military and civic leaders from the town, Governor Furcolo, and groups like Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts attended as the Herbert Buttrick Hosmer Flag is raised by Concord Independent Battery and Marines.
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