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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1961

Page

4

Marlboro Enterprise Press Masthead and publication details

The Enterprise Press Inc prints the Marlboro Massachusetts weekly paper with editor R W Currier. It lists addresses for offices in Marlboro Concord May Boston and New York and notes a Thursday issue date and a 2 PM Wednesday deadline for display ads.

Cord Enterprise The Enterprise Press Incerty Marlboro Massachusetts Enterprise Press Inc Mass Julius Mathews Newbury Street Boston Madison Avenue New York

Letters to the Editor on Memorial Day Meaning

James S Maguire from West Concord Mass urges Concord to honor Memorial Day meaningfully. He commends Johnsonville Valley Falls and Schaghticoke for dignified parades and criticizes toy balloon sales and circus atmosphere. He stresses remembrance, sacrifice, and solemn ceremonies.

Johnsonville Valley Falls Schaghticoke N.Y Hinéksters Concord James S Maguire West Concord Mass

Maynard Finns and Coop Pioneers Shape Local Work

Editor recalls Finnish helpers in Maynard's Cooperative Society origin and praises local merchants and leaders. The letter salutes James Beavis and Frank Ponch while noting Lloyd Pugsley as a worthy shopkeeper and the Knights of Columbus head’s role in the cooperative growth.

James Beavis James Frank Ponch Lloyd Pugsley Coop Mass Knights of Columbus Joseph

Police Blotter Returns From Concord Massachusetts

This week in Concord Massachusetts Sergt James F Hanley was elected to the safety officers league board. Richard Rouleau 23 of Lunenberg wrecked a sports car on Sudbury road, pinned in his car until help freed him. He was taken to Emerson Hospital with non serious injuries. Douglas Jacques of Minneapolis was arrested near Lake Walden for unlicensed operation and an unregistered vehicle. He bonded out after a June 19 court date. Two Concord residents were cited for speeds between 90 and 100 MPH as traffic was light.

Concord Mass Safety Officers League James F. Hanley Sergt Hanley Richard Rouleau Lunenberg Sudbury Road Rouleau Emerson Hospital Lake Walden Ralph P. Thomas Thomas C. Graham Douglas Jacques Minneapolis Minn Jacques

Tufts Scholarship Awarded To Clair and Plans For New Year

Clair Maynard of 5 Haynes Street receives a substantial Tufts University scholarship. John Clair is senior class valedictorian and National Honor Society president, editor of Screech Owl, in Maynard High Band and boys glee club, planning pre medical study. Maynard Student Council banquet at Old Mill Westminster. A class election committee is formed to handle nomination papers for 1961-1962 offices.

Maynard John Clair Ruth B. Clair Haynes Street Tufts University John National Honor Society Screech Owl Maynard High Band

Children's Day Observance At West Acton Baptist Church

West Acton Baptist Church held a Children's Day program for nursery to grade 2 with recitations and songs on Sunday. Observances for upper grades extend to June 11 at 9 30 a.m with a dedication service. The local church also noted members traveling to Mass Baptist Home Newton today for a lobster supper.

West Acton West Acton Baptist Church Mass. Baptist Home Newt N

Dishwashing Water Must Reach 140 Degrees Fahrenheit

A guideline states electric dishwashers should use water at or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure hygienic and sparkling cleaning of tableware.

Maynard Community Figures Shown in Local Parade and Letters

The piece highlights Boothroyd and Leo Mullin’s standing in Maynard. It notes the Maynard High School Band and the Memorial Day parade, praises the Maynard Community Band, and mentions Frank Sanderson and Jimmy Beavis as admired local voices, with a light jab at Thomas Patrick and Frank Punch.

Boothroyd Maynard Leo Mullin Coop Knights of Columbus Frank Sanderson Frank Jimmy Beavis Thomas Fitzpatrick Frank Punch

Gas Heats Over 22 000 Homes Is Nation's Most Popular Fuel

The American Gas Association reports gas heating now powers 22 million homes, an all time high. The industry added over 1.25 million customers last year and expects nearly 4 million more by end of 1963. Reasons cited include convenience, cleanliness, economy, safety, and instant heat.

American Gas Association A. G

Millwood Horse Show To Be Held June 10

The Millwood Horse Show will take place on June 10 at Raceland in Framingham Centre. Judges include Bernard & Hopper and Stephen Hawkins with multiple divisions for juniors, ponies, horses, and dressage. Spectators will enjoy a luncheon tent, free parking, and teams from Groton Myopia Millwood and Norfolk Hunts competing for the Millwood Challenge Cup.

Millwood Raceland Framingham Centre John Ro Macomber Margaret Russell Howell Dedham Groton, Myopia Norfolk Bernard &. Hopper Northfield Ill Stephen O

Suburban Rivalry Sparks Holiday Pranks and Nostalgia

A light hearted family feud unfolds between brothers in law Bill Brunett of Champaign Illinois and the narrator. Pranks with unusual gifts and a kiss in New York last winter reveal shared memories, competitive humor, and a forgiving verdict that perhaps he isn’t a bad egg.

Hale Graduates: Final Class of Hale High

Stow diplomas were presented to 37 Hale High seniors as the last local graduation before the town joins Nashoba Regional next year. Dr. Max R. Goodson of Boston University spoke. Ralph C. Glidden and E. Frederick Linkos handed out diplomas and prizes. Jane Luxton won the $200 Lions Club award presented by Wesley Hiron. The class gift was given by Henry Schmelzer with Raymond La Chance accepting.

Stow Hale High Center School Nashoba Max R. Goodson Boston University Supt. of Schools Ralph C. Glidden E. Frederick Linkos Lions Club Jane Luxton Wesley Hiron Henry Schmelzer Raymond LaChance

Sodality Communion Banquet With Guest Speaker

Acton members of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality held a communion banquet at the ABRHS cafeteria after mass at St. Elizabeth's Church. Rev. Edward J. McLaughlin led service with Holy Name Society. guest speaker Rev. George Flynn shared slides from his missionary work in South America. About 200 attendees marked a busy season, next meeting set for fall.

Nesbitt Proclaimed Syracuse’s Best Distance Swimmer

Syracuse University coach Ted Webster, citing 31 years at the school, says senior Jack Nesbitt from Greenwich Conn is the best distance swimmer he has coached.

Syracuse N. Y UPI Syracuse University Ted Webster Jack Nesbitt Greenwich, Conn

Hanson Witkos Wed In Nuptial Mass In Maynard

Maynard's Jeanne Elizabeth Hanson and John Joseph Witkos were married in a 10 o'clock nuptial mass at St. Bridget's Church. The couple, from Maynard and Lowell, will reside at 68 Lannon Avenue Dracut after a Canada wedding trip.

Jeanne E. Hanson John J. Witkos Maynard Jeanne Elizabeth Hanson Henry T. Hanson Second Street John Joseph Witkos William J. Witkos Methuen Street Lowell St. Bridget's Church John R. Walsh Edgar Olson Morgan Foley Alice M. Pillivant Roberta Cuttell Susan Hunt Malden Ann Casey Leo Bryand Dracut Garrett Pillivant Joan Hanson Robert Johnson Lowell Russo’s Judy Bryand Canada Lannon Avenue Wilkes Maynard High Comstock & Westcott, Inc St. Michael's School Lowell High Bowl-Mor Littleton

Framingham Carousel to Open Guys and Dolls with Star Lineup

Carousel in Framingham prepares for its fourteen week season opening Monday June 12 with a star heavy cast including Tony Martin Jaye P. Morgan Alan King Jeanne Bay and Maxie Rosenbloom The musical Guys and Dolls based on Damon Runyon stories opened in New York 1950 and ran 1200 performances The show later earned the 1951 New York Drama Critics Award as best musical highlighting a diverse array of talents from Danny Kaye to Kathryn Grayson and Hugh O Brian

Tony Martin Jaye P. Morgan Alan King Jeanne Bay Hugh O'Brian Guys and Dolls Framingham Damon Runyon New York Philadelphia New York Drama Critics Award King and I National Road Company

Fire Destroys Ayer Area. Several Departments Respond

Ayer fire raged Monday night with six million in damages. Concord and local departments including Hanscom AFB Acton Bedford Lexington and Littleton aided the blaze. Acton Chief H Stuart MacGregor was hospitalized for smoke inhalation but returned to duty the next day.

Concord Ayer Hanscom A.F.B Acton Bedford Lexington Littleton H. Stuart MacGregor

Community tea sends off Hazel Hamilton to Richville

Members of Circle 1, Women’s Fellowship at Memorial Congregational church held an afternoon tea party at Mrs. Robert Hamilton’s home Friday to bid farewell to Hazel Hamilton who left Saturday to live with her daughter and family, the John Howards of Richville New York. Hamilton is active in Girl Scout work Sudbury Woman’s Club and church activities.

Circle 1 Women’s Fellowship Memorial Congregational Church Robert Hamilton Hazel Hamilton John Howards Richville N. Y

Concord Midlesex School Holds Annual Graduation Exercises

The Concord Midlesex School plans its annual graduation exercises today. Rt Rev John A York pastor of St Bernard s Church is traveling in Europe and plans to visit Rome and the Vatican. Court Our Lady Help of Christians C D A No 1116 will install officers Tuesday at the church hall. Mary Kennedy to be inducted as new grand regent succeeding Frances McLane.

Midlesex School John A. York St. Bernard's Church Europe Rome Vatican Court Our Lady Help of Christians C D. A Church Hall Mary Kennedy Frances McLane

St John's notes on Maynard class of 1961 service

A Maynard laureate service for Protestants and Jews in the Maynard graduating class of 1961 will be held at St. John's. The 8 a.m. service invites public worshippers. Brotherhood Group II meets Monday at 8 at Mr. Hogel’s home. Women of St. John's hold a quarterly meeting Wednesday at 8.

Maynard St. John’s Brotherhood Group II Hogel

Town of Concord Sealed Proposals for Road Intersection

Notice to sealed proposals for con road work at Concord Massachusetts including curb work at Virginia Road intersection. Proposals due June 16 at town manager Concord. Bid security $1000.00 required. General contract governs 100 percent labor and materials and minimum wage rates. Town reserves right to reject any or all bids.

Con Concord Department of Works

Town seeks sealed bids for coal and fuel oil

Sealed bids must arrive at the Town Manager's office in Massachusetts by 2:00 PM on June 22 1961 for coal and fuel oil supplies to all departments from July 1 1961 to June 30 1962. Bids will be opened publicly at 2:00 PM June 22 1961. The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Theodore M N Town Manager

Town OF Sudbury Office of the Earth Removal Board Mass Otto E. Wallace Inc Rice Road Wayland Eddy Street Concord Massachusetts Nashoba Boston New York As of Commerce Platts Gram Nashoba Regional Chris Gen Sudb Board of Sudbury Board of Appeals Ing Linda McCarthy Ton Post Road H Road

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Maynard Enterprise Maynard, Mass Sergt. Wm. J. Costello Clair Tufts Baptist ‘Church James P. Mitchell New Jersey Betty Harris Camden Mitchell Millwood Horse Show Penn-Plastics Corp Glenside U. S Jack V. Fox United Press Internatioal Suburbia U.S.A Bill Champaign Illinois Bill Brunett Betty Peklo Bernice Columbia Mike Robin Sodality Alans Jr State Department Washington ST. John’s Notes Charles D. Preble Concord, Ma Theodore M. Ne Concergl
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