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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1957
Page
1
A disjointed report references a prior week activity, a death at a session, and local figures including police, a Concord bank, and legal actions. Names and places are unclear but imply involvement of local officials and a former chief in a period of unrest and arrests.
The readable text is fragmented and nonspecific, with no identifiable people places organizations dates or events to summarize into a coherent news item or public notice.
Concord police department and town agencies sponsor bicycle giveaways at safety events. Police Chief Robert E. Kelley and Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson will draw prizes. Ralph A. Macone Sporting Goods donates the bikes. Judges include James F. Stanley and others from the Massachusetts Safety Council and local clubs. All youths may enter. programs cover highway safety and bicycle laws.
An inmate discovered a blaze destroying about 40 tons of hay at the Newtown Reformatory. Firefighters from Concord Acton and surrounding towns fought the blaze for hours, keeping inmates safe as water was poured from nearby hydrants. The aluminum roof collapsed and most hay was lost. the building cost 28000 dollars to build after a 1946 fire.
Concord reports 22 building permits issued in June, with four for new dwellings. Names and values include Frances Botts Nashoba Road 14900, John Lamplough Ridgewood Road 19000, Sidney Water Revolutionary Road, Renwick Tweedy Lowell Road 29000. YTD permits total 109 with 27 new dwellings and 460,328 in 1957 building. Total year to date 1,272,968 with March General Radio 808,560. cancer rates rise after age 40 for single women compared to married women.
Concord officials announce completion of land takings for a regional high school to be built near Walden street and Concord turnpike, with 70 acres acquired for 73 952 15. Lapham 56.5 acres settled for 55 000, Taranto 13.5 acres for 14 452 15. Beharrells received 4 500 two years ago. Voters will be asked next year to appropriate funds for the project.
Mr and Mrs Roth el N MacRae of Thoreau street with Mr and Mrs Vi Kennedy were due to return home today after a week long vacation trip to the Gaspe Peninsula along the Old Road to Acre corner.
Paintings by Mario Rendina were placed on exhibition at the Concord Free Public Library gallery for six weeks ending August 23. The works feature delicate yet strong landscapes from Trinity Church Boston to Capri and Mallorca, with home subjects near Boston and Gloucester. Rendina, who lived in Wayland from 1934, traveled for subjects including Capri, Mallorca, St Thomas, Italian towns, and Boston’s 19th century architecture. Restraint and thin pigment define his style, conveying harmony with the world. the show honors his quiet joy in art. Community leaders and Miss Constance Crook helped assemble the display at the Concord library.
Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson reports Concord uses about 2.25 million gallons of water each day. Nagog and Deaconess wells contribute roughly one million gallons each, with about a quarter from the Sandy Pond low pressure system. A new high daily peak occurred during the heat wave, but no crisis is evident and Lake Nagog’s water table stays well above danger levels.
A curious inflation experiment explores whether the value can be halved by dividing the currency’s purchasing power rather than physically splitting the note. Economists critique the approach, noting intrinsic value remains unchanged while markets adjust perceptions.
Concord selectmen signed bonds totaling 820000 for two new elementary school buildings on Bedford street and Powder Mill road. Water supply already installed and the eight room structures are expected to be ready in fall 1958.
Town officials report parking meters fund facilities and fines support town funds. Mill Dam sweeper down a week. Fitchburg turnpike resurfacing halted by contractor crane. new sidewalks planned on Laurel Street near Acot School. Gibbs area improvements finished. showers ease Concord water pressure after drought.
Associate Justice David B Williams and Mrs Williams with their two children from Wood Street are on a three week vacation at Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire Judge Williams serves at the Ayer District Court which is now full time like Concord District Court where he was formerly a clerk Fire Chief and Mrs Harry A Patterson of Potter Street are on vacation and visiting Rev Dr and Mrs Edward P Daniels former Concord vets
Concord reports a new Woolworth store planned after the Mutty & Tirrell Garage on Walden Street is sold to a Boston realty firm. F. W. Woolness is slated to lease for 37 years, liquidating the Buick franchise, with Thrift Cleaners nearby given a month’s grace to vacate. The present Main Street Woolworth building is set to be replaced by London’s Colonial Stores, while Mutty remains in real estate and plans to occupy the old municipal light plant office with Atty. G Sherman Blair Jr. Details to follow.
West Concord Mrs. Mabel Johnson Peterson 63 of Hillside avenue died Tuesday after a long illness. Born Webster May 3 1894 she had lived in the community for 138 years and was active in the Evangelical Free Church and Norwegian Sick Benefit Society. Survived by three brothers a sister and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Evangelical Free Church with Rev Hyland T Richmond officiating followed by burial in the family lot at follow cemetery.
Concord reports a Sunday morning theft at St Bernard's Church totaling about 30 dollars. The culprit, who left money unattended, is described as the "lowest thief of the year" by observers reflecting on the act as a grave disrespect for the House of God.
Thoreau Society members meet with commissioners amid protests over the Walden beach project funded by a $50,000 state bill. Critics argue land deeds were violated while supporters say the work improves safety and facilities for Red Cross swim classes.
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