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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1957
Page
2
Local notices list numerous Maynard residents and friends on summer trips and vacations. Names include Miss Virginia Holly of Summer Street planning a Nassau trip, Carol Watherbee of Stow returning from Sandwich on the Cape, and George Bauer Jr of Main Street spending a month in Milwaukee with relatives.
Maynard and Mrs Rob bert Crowell of 44 Main Street announce the birth of their daughter Sandra Frances on Friday June 21 at Emerson Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Donovan of 23 Roosevelt Street and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Douglas Crowell of West Concord. Great grandmother is Mrs Mathilda Rouillard of Attleboro.
Maynard Mrs. Richard Trench of Waltham announce the birth of a daughter Janet Elaine on Tuesday July 2 at Waltham Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Trench of Concord Street Maynard and Mr and Mrs Frank Vaughan of Waterwh.
In San Diego the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Department ruled liquor may be sold all day. The board agreed a water district vote does not constitute a political election in the context of a $35 million aqueduct bond issue.
Mr and Mrs John Doran Rand al road return from a New Jersey vacation. Mrs Gertrude Tucker moves from Punty Rest Home to Rest Haven in Lancaster. Mrs Irvine Astwood returns to Punty Rest Home after Mass General Hospital. Mathew Dudzinski stricken ill on Main street and taken to Mass General. Leonard McKenna on vacation from fire station duties. Joan Boothroyd expected home after Florida trip. Mrs Annie Mattson sold O Moore avenue property to Mariano Oliver of New Bedford. Harold A Ledgard Realtor handles sale. Howard King Town Treasurer on Cape vacation. Arthur Donaldson granted permit to erect porch at 1 Bellview Terrace.
The Marlboro local office reports a marked rise in unemployment claims for the week tied to vacation season. Total claims reached 854, up 138 from the prior week. new claims jumped to 494 while active claims fell to 362. Job openings numbered 128 with eight referrals and eight placements. only three were filled during the day.
The will of Henry Walser publisher of the Plain Speaker and the Standard Sentinel is filed in Hazelton showing his entire estate goes to his son Frank Walser of Sugarloaf Township. Walser's interest in both papers also passes to the son.
Augusta Maine reports the first license fee increase since 1912 as the legislature raises the automobile operators license from two to three dollars. The move affects applicants statewide and aims to fund administration.
Boston report cites two month drought raising vegetable prices by about 30 percent and irrigation costs for Massachusetts farms at roughly 50 dollars daily. Officials warn further increases as corn and tomatoes expected to surge. Weather Bureau predicts little rain soon.
A Syracuse witness told police he laughed when a 27-year-old drinking companion asked for a book of matches to burn a lumber yard. He said he laughed again when he saw a nearby yard burn an hour later in a fire estimated at 250000 dollars.
Dairy experts warn prolonged dry spell causes million dollar losses to farms. Harold O Woodward says Massachusetts milk output falls with three month drought. Increased feed costs next month likely push milk prices up. no rain relief predicted. Carlton Cartwright notes Essex County similar to Bristol in dairy impact.
The Woman's Co op Guild hosted a surprise bon voyage gathering for Mrs Arvo Rivers last Tuesday at Miss Marion Ledgard's Summer Camp in Chelmsford. Mrs J S West gave a piece of airplane luggage as a gift as Mr Rivers departed for an extended trip to the Continent.
Miss Virginia A Batsford daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Batsford of Crescent Street and Mr George Andrew Jamieson Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Jamieson of Lincoln Street Maynard were married in Union Ev angelical Church on Sunday June 30 The ceremony was conducted by Rev S Garland Hall with organist Charlotte Reynolds and soloists Alan Palmer and Mrs Palmer The bride wore a chantilly lace and tulle gown with sequin details and a fingertip veil The brides sister Carolyn Raposo served as maid of honor Best man was Robert Vuilleumier and ushers included Herbert Batsford and America Raposo A 150 guest reception followed at the vestry The couple planned to honeymoon at Niagara Falls and Cambridge before settling in Boxboro They will reside on Liberty Square Road Boxboro The bride is employed at Mutual Shoe Company Marlboro and the groom at Raytheon Maynard.
The Massachusetts House backed a state income tax withholding system by a 54 to 38 vote with a second vote on reconsideration 163 to 84. If enacted, withholdings would start Jan 1 1958, deducting taxes from workers’ pay and sending funds to the state tax department. Rep Ayers and Rep Hurlburt moved reconsideration to offer amendments including turning back a 23 million dollar windfall to pay state debts.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals appeals to animal lovers for discarded blankets and clean cloth for Angell Memorial Animal Hospital. Officials note a shortage threatens bedding in Macomber wards treating distemper and daily hospital care.
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