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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1959
Page
1
Fragmentary notes show a Maynard May on field events and local school activities. Mentions include a dairy workshop, graduation timing, Flag Day observance, a 100 mile event, and a 60 mph pace across roads. Several place names appear such as Concord Windsor and Normandy.
Concord schools circulated a questionnaire to gauge parent interest in services linked to schools such as student insurance milk programs school banking and related offerings. Superintendent Dr. Robert S. Ireland says schools may assist in some services while maintaining core educational duties and will consult the school committee as results guide actions.
Our Lady Help of Christians CD A No 1116 installed new officers at the church hall Tuesday. Retiring grand regent Mrs Emma Tombeno presided as slate installed included Grand Regent Francesa Lane and State Deputy Helen Clark assisted by Collins as monitor. Refreshments followed.
Concord reports Emerson Hospital will receive a Ford Foundation grant of $82,600 announced this week. The foundation, established by Henry and Edsel Ford about 23 years ago, marks the first time the local hospital has received such funding.
Concords May building activity reached 911 155 in permits across 68 projects. Of this total 737 550 covered new residential work including 46 new homes on Butternut Circle and Lantern Corp development, with 156 000 for non residential and 17 605 for additions and alterations. Town Manager Nelson notes five month 1959 totals lag behind 1958.
Ensign Williamson stationed at Newport, R. I. with specialized classes noted. Thomas J. Gary also listed at Newport, R. I. as part of the Concord Navy personnel.
Willow Rebekah lodge held a June meeting led by Mrs. Hortense Locke vice grand and arranged a Mystery Ride to the Charter House Waltham for refreshments. Members visited Groton attended a memorial service at Hudson and a June firemen concert at the State Armory Watertown featured a Sousa march led by Chief Harry A. Patterson.
The class of 1959 and 1960 graduates are listed with honors and prizes. Patricia Delaney wins two awards for history and scholastic excellence, Judith Bowering earns three honors including art and citizenship, Stephen Kernash receives the Rennselaer Medal, and William Mullaney plus Elmer Funkhouser receive athletic and science honors. Other faculty medals go to Joanne Edwardsen Edwardson Mary Lou Ann. Sunday School at St Bernard’s closes for summer and services are adjusted with Saturday departures.
A camp director organized a team of local teachers and former athletes to serve as counselors and mentors, aiming to provide guidance and support for participants.
The board approved several permits after hearings in May. Trinity Church received permission for a children's fair on June 6. William E. Horgan of 205 Elm Street was allowed to operate an insurance office. George Pageau of 12 Cottage Street obtained a permit to run a home business. George Nelson of Bedford received approval to operate a tourist home. Middlesex County Club and Poodle Club of Massachusetts were allowed to hold a dog show at Middlesex School on Sunday and Saturday June 13 and 14.
Concord manager Theodore M. Nelson opened bids on Old Bedford road with five bidders. The low bid was 7000 and the high 10267. Bids were to complete in 12 days. Nelson will seek bids for resurfacing Fowler road and a short Cambridge turnpike section.
A car with a hot box sped from Lincoln to West Concord before stopping at Finley's in West Concord. A crew member got a free ride and a copl one while Gates tripped and fell as the car passed. Rail crews moved quickly to clear the track within five minutes of freights arriving. Youth Fellowship meets at Evangelical Free Church Friday at 7:30 p.m. Boys Christian Service Brigade meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. Midweek service and Bible study follow on Wednesday.
Bedford run services to cease as steady decline reduces ridership. Town meeting noted routine items at the Town House with July dates for the board’s sum- mer session. No upgrades to the municipal plant. dog inoculation checks ordered. a vendor permit renewal granted for George Edward Davis.
Chairman Richard J. Loughlin says the June 29 special meeting includes four articles in the warrant. Two relate to finance and the agenda covers auditorials noted in Monday’s session.
Mr and Mrs John W Shay of 49 Thoreau Street announce the birth of a son at Emerson Hospital. The brief notice notes the newborn named Julie seven with family greeting.
At Colonial Inn the business session announced plans for the ladies night installation on June 23. H. Tunnicliffe the third was presented by Keenan Stanley M. Howard presided. Everett L. Broughton chaired the ladies affair. Edward P. Scott district to elect will install the new slate.
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