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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1959
Page
1
Fragmented notes mention a new supermarket opening in South Acton near Walden and a 4 114 mile travel or safety incident. An aerial ladder and mashed fender are noted alongside a road crowd and an annual meeting reference.
The second service will be held at Rodgers with Conan as soloist and Rev. T as pastor. The date July 12 is noted for the event and expected congregational participation during the May May calendar context.
Con officials report a total of 26 building projects completed or started in the month, with expenditures totaling 370,865 dollars. The report highlights infrastructure and civic upgrades across multiple neighborhoods.
Concord board of selectmen extended Town Manager Theodore M Nelsons contract for the balance of the year. The town manager will be on leave from July 13 to 27 as summer schedules proceed.
Concords Camp Middlesex reports a successful first week with sessions from July 11 to Aug 15 under the Mid Middlesex County Extension Service. director John Dell notes 1959 enrollment to surpass 1958 figures while instructors and counselors listed include John Wrentham Francis LaMontagne Dorchester Jean Verrill Concord Betty Munson Brighton and others.
A field survey notes more than 100 native species in Massachusetts. Researchers report diverse flora and fauna across multiple habitats, highlighting conservation needs and ongoing cataloging efforts by local biologists and volunteers.
The Town House office schedules a hearing on July 20 at 8 for Edy the Mannes and Harry B. McCracken Jr. trustees to store diesel, gasoline, oil, kerosene, antifreeze, and other fluids in underground and above ground tanks at 1441 Beacon Street Brookline on Commonwealth Avenue. The trustees plan to build a new filling station on the site known as the Boston Road property.
Donald W Ogilvie of 30 Dunelm Road Bedford is appointed manager of house town mazit Theo dore M Nelson as temporary employee for six months then permanent. He will receive a 5600 yearly fee and be eligible for benefits. Ogilvie, 55, born in Boston, educated at Wellesley High School and Alexander Een Institute, has lived in Concord since 1954 and served as deputy assessor since 1957. He previously led American Optical operations in New York 1946 to 1953 and was VP of Massachusetts Wharf Company Boston 1963 to 1956. His appointment is expected to run three years.
Dr Ireland will attend a Harvard led institute by the New England School Development Council and Harvard Graduate School of Education. The program will examine superintendent responsibilities as education leader and curricula changes.
A fragmentary Concord article recalls Revolutionary era themes with references to Paul Revere and early battles. The piece mentions 1768 remarks and a local spice photographer, hinting at historic events connected to Concord and Lexington.
J Spencer, 70, father of Mre Paul and Julia LeSage, of 126 Street, died Tuesday after a month in Ireland visiting relatives. A retired federal employee, his wife Geany died in 1956. He leaves son Edwin F. Somerville and several grandchildren. burial at St Pauls Cemetery Azvlington.
Fragmentary notes report a chase involving Lincoln youths ending after shots were fired. Mentions a fire-police station contract to be let tonight and an IRS or taxpayers association election, plus upcoming summer services and permits.
A brief note about a 3rd vacation event and two accompanying individuals, referenced as accompanying to a two week break. Details are sparse due to OCR quality. The fragment mentions three people or groups connected to a planned time off.
Fragmentary text suggests a note about using salad mix to season meat and poultry but content is garbled leaving unclear guidance or outcome. No clear entities or action can be identified.
The association announces its next directors meeting on September 14 to debate the State Sales Tax. Elected officers include President Ellis, Vice President David B. Arnold Jr, Treasurer Whitney S. Smith, Clerk C. Lloyd Thomas. directors serve varying terms with two and three year stints and an executive committee yet to be chosen.
Boston police plan to assume towing of illegally parked cars from private firms. A Saneseyve committee heard Police Matthew Connolly indicate the department could charge $8 per car, potentially yielding a substantial profit.
The Concord board of selectmen has received a letter from the Boston and Maine Railroad about a D P U petition seeking the discontinuance of several passenger lines. The letter dated June 26 notes a hearing at Room 166 on July 15 at 10 am, with two trains scheduled to depart Boston at 12 and 2 pm and arrive at Fitchburg at 3 10 am.
Boston sources report mixed up notes of a Bedford matter involving teenagers and recent parties at Walden Pond. District court complaints were heard and continued while investigators from state and local agencies including Trooper Stil, Patrolman Goss, and Sgt. Boardman join the inquiry across Bedford and Concord.
The West Concord Softball League continues with games each Tuesday and Thursday as Macones and other contenders vie for the fist half crown. The public is invited to the annual field day on Saturday July 18 at the Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club grounds.
Concord police fire station project moves closer to reality as Building Committee plans an 8 pm meeting at Town Hall to finalize the contract. Bidder Manzelli Inc expected to win by about 6 612 under the second low, with sub bids, site changes, and a 250 000 capital expense noted.
Theodore M. Nelson reports completion of several highway projects including Lowell road to Liberty street Sudbury road library to B M railroad tracks Bedford x Old road Lexington Road to V road Laws Brook road Su lane to top of hill Bond brothers to continue reconstructing Hillside avenue and Old Stow road and Laws Brook road to the Acton town line next week Cambridge turnpike and retreatment of other town roads expected to start.
Fragmentary item lists names and dates including Mr and Mrs Howard Steady and George Bramhall with addresses on Powers Road and Old Marlboro Road, mentioning June 30 July 2 and July 4 in a terse readable snippet.
The Concord Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the car room of the Town House on Wednesday July 15 at 8 o clock to act on the following petition Nancy Jenney Seabury of Monument Street asks a ward Section 4 D of the g.
The United States Civil Service Commission lists librarian openings in several areas excluding Alaska and Puerto Rico. Requires 24 semester hours in library science plus one year as librarian or graduate study. Details and application info in Announcement No. 197B from John L. Watson Marlboro Mass or the Civil Service Commission Washington DC. applications accepted until further notice.
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