Prize Awards Given At U S Graduation
Concord high school held its annual graduation exercises with prize awards announced by Principal John F. Donovan. Notable honors included the U.S. History Award to Nancy Taft, the Bausch & Lamb Honorary Science Award to Rebecca Brown, the American Legion Essay Medal to Nancy Watson, and multiple faculty medals for fields from industrial arts to home economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
John F. Donovan
Enterprise
U.S. Mistory
D.A.R
Nancy Taft
Bausch & Lamb
Rebecca Brown
American Legion
James J. Mansfield Post
Nancy Watson
Carol Ann Carmody
Charles Edward Theriault
Donna Marie Johansen
Carole Jean Jordan
Rennsselaer
Edward N. Chase
Concord High A.A
David P. Evang
Elizabeth Magurn
Martha J. Kline
Concord High School
Chase
Readers Digest
Miss Brown
Harvard
Elmer N. Funkhouser
Stephen E. Liverwash
Special Hearing Planned On Sudbury Bowling Alley Appeal
Concord board schedules a June 19 hearing at Wells A. Hall to review the Sudbury road bowling project petitioned by Mary O. Abbott and neighbors. The session, likely crowded, will assess whether Fire Chief Patterson erred in issuing the permit and if authority to issue the permit was valid under town zoning by laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord — Board of Ass
Wells A. Hall
Sudbury Road
Chester D. Smethurst
Mary O. Abbott
Harry A. Patterson
Daniel Cronin
Joseph J. Ecker
Marguerite Ecker
Hubert C. Casey
Samuel W. Murray
Ruth N. Newell
William O. Philips
Albert D. Williams, Jr
Arthur B. Winter
Harry Aterson
Harris Reynolds
Weston
Lynch and Connelly
Smethurst
Local financial note cites large public funds on road project
A fragmented report records 4,000 issued on a road project involving Hugh Carghitt and Ormsby with funding listed at $194,778. The town’s building program appears to have allocated 28 items in the three- fling phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Carghitt
Ormsby
Robert Author
Local Tax Figures Reflect 1957 Budget Shifts
In 1957 the town faces updated figures with the general fund and Bible School allocations detailed. The notice notes a total of 1954 dollars, a 43.24 increase from last year, and specifies a July 2 deadline at 11 39 a.m. for submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Concord board denies two automatic amusement licenses
The Concord board denied James G. Sliman of Walden Breezes two automatic amusement licenses and one weekday amusement. It issued a one day beer license to aid Sportsmen's Club for Thursday June 19. A guide's license was granted to Peter Malcolm Bedford. Previous licensees included Charles Flan nery and Prof. John H. Lawton. The board denied Frank Gordon Tibbets Jr a junk dealers license. A peddler's license renewal was granted to George Edward Davis of 394 Main Street.
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Concord — A
James G. Sliman
Walden Breezes
Sportsmen’s Club
Selectmen
Peter Malcolm Bedford
Charles Flannery
John H. Lawton
Frank Gordon Tibbets, Jr
Worcester
George Edward Davis
Main Street
Open House Draws Nearly 3000 at General Radio Event
West Concord joint program by General Radio Co. drew nearly 3,000 people over two days at Baker avenue. Gov. Foster Furcolo attended Friday. Door prize toroidal radio won by Bill Connors of Ray Peron Co. Boston. Saturday prize won by Fred Adams of Old Concord road South Lincoln. About 800 Friday and 2,000 Saturday attendees. Visitors admired the clean, fine-looking plant as hostesses greeted them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
General Radio Co
Baker Avenue
Foster Furcolo
Bill Connors
Ray Peron Company
Boston
Fred Adams
Concord High names staff for next yearbook
After completing the 1958 Concord High Yearbook, new staff officers are chosen for the next year. Pat Delaney is editor in chief, Judy Bowering layout editor, Judy Martin assistant, Susan Loomis photography editor, Carolyn Doyle art editor. Write-up editors are Jean Himelhach and Sue Webster, with Marion Brackett as business editor. Plans already under way to show staff efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord High
Pat Delaney
Judy Bowering
Judy Martin
Susan Loomis
Carolyn Doyle
Jean Himelhach
Sue Webster
Marion Brackett
First Child for Mr and Mrs Witherell at Emerson Hospital
Concord parents Rob ert Thomas Witherell and Maxine Fultz welcome a son named Robert Thomas Jr. born June 4 at Emerson Hospital. Grandparents are Max G. Fultz and Joe J. Witherell. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Thomas Concord and Mrs. Charles Fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Robert Thomas Witherell
Crafts Street
Newton
Robert Thomas Jr
Emerson Hospital
Witherell
Maxine Fultz
Max G. Fultz
Police
Springfield student Williamson to receive bachelor degree
Concord Malcolm Williamson son of the late S A Williamson and Virginia Williamson of 11 Willow Street is a candidate to receive a bachelor of science degree by Springfield College at its 72nd commencement on Sunday June 15. He majors in biology and psychology and participated in swimming golf glee club and theater activities. He served as decor ating committee chair for Winter Whirl and received one 300 and two 200 Springfield College scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Malcolm E. Williamson
S.A. Williamson
Virginia Williamson
Willow Street
Springfield College
Williamson
Concord approves 99 meters of street meters installation
Town officials plan to install meters on Walden street two and Hubbard street five to total 99 meters. Town Manager Theodore Mi Nelson and Selectman Robert E Sheehan met with Laws Brook road neighbors last Wednesday to discuss dump problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Walden Street
Hubbard Street
Theodore Mi. Nelsor
Robert E. Sheehan
Laws Brook Road
Board Grants Radio Permission to Remove Fill on Baker Avenue
The Board of Appeals grants General Radio permission to remove fill on Baker Avenue as petitioned on June 4. A separate petition for a square dance at Alcott School by a Trinitarian Congregational Church group was withdrawn since the building is occupied that evening. The town reports road retreatment nearly 85 percent finished and Chapter 90 projects on Main Street Route 62 Old Bedford Road and Church Street will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Appeals
General Radio
Baker Avenue
Alcott School
Main Street
Route 62
Old Bedford Road
Church Street
Tree Department Spraying Under Way And Pruning Planned
Annual spraying program is under way by the tree department and pruning and removing as necessary will be undertaken.
Municipal Light Plant Upgrades Power Service Across West Concord
The Municipal Light Plant plans to stall service on Author's Road and install three phase power to Fair Way. The plant will extend to the West Concord business district with a new substation project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal
Ihe
Author's Road
Fairway
West Concord
Water main installation on Old Bedford Road
A 10 inch water main is being installed on Old Bedford Road. Work involves trenching and laying pipe to upgrade municipal water delivery, with crews directing traffic and restoring pavement upon completion. Local residents may experience intermittent lane closures and reduced speeds during daytime hours.
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Old Bedford Road
Nurse Con stance Quinn Receives BS Degree Cum Laude
Miss Con stance Quinn of 433 Main Street West Concord graduates from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree and cum laude honors. She served as secretary of the nursing school and is a registered nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston University
Constance Quinn
Main Street
West Concord
Seventeen Stores Display Yankee Homecoming Week Exhibits
Seventeen Concord area stores and two public venues showcase window displays June 14 to 21 for Yankee Homecoming Week. The exhibits include a range of historic artifacts from Concord’s past such as old clocks, period clothing, Lov of a battery cannon replica, Thoreau belongings, and a replica of Emerson’s study, complemented by items from local libraries and the Antiquarian Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Mill Dam
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters
Concord Battery
Howard C. Kent
Howe
Minuteman Crafts
Richardson
Eliot
Thoreau
Antiquarian Society
Lawton
Louisa M. Alcott
Larry
Emerson
Concord Clothing
Snow
Nellis Craig
Old North Bridge
Fenn School
United States
William Anderson
Keith Martin
Larner’s Insurance Agency
Lincoln Votes 1958 Tax Rate At 75 Per Thousand
Lincoln assessors announced the 1958 tax rate at 75 per 1000 valuation, up seven dollars from 1957 and the town’s highest ever. Total valuation stands at 7,720,635 with school tax 43.60 and general 31.40. board chairman is Frederick H. Green Jr.
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Lincoln
Local births at Emerson Hospital Concord last week
At Emerson Hospital Concord births recorded: a son to Crosby at 29 Hubbard Street on June 3. a son to Anderson at 64 Central Street on June 4. a son to Macy Jr. at 9 Nimrod Drive on June 5. a daughter to McAnvenia at 17 Fairhaven Road on June 5. a son to Manero at 43 Belknap Street on June 6.
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Concord
Emerson Hospital
John H. Crosby
Hubbard Street
Herman M. Anderson
Central Street
Thomas W. Macy
Nimrod Drive
Raymond McAnvenia
Fairhaven Road
James V. Manero
Belknap Street
Welfare case loads hold steady in Concord May report
Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson says the Concord Welfare Department caseload remains about the same in May as April. On May 1 there were 71 old age assistance cases, and on May 31 the same. Six Aid to Dependent Children claims, four disability, five general relief cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Theodore M. Nelson
A. D. Co
Concord High Awards 1958 Scholarships
Concord High announces scholarship recipients across multiple clubs and funds including Concord Women's Club, West Concord Women's Club, and Concord Lions Club. Notables include Nancy Taft, Barbara Scherer, David Evans, Thomas Diskin, Jean Elliott, Nancy Watson, Elizabeth Maguin, Rebecca Brown, and others receiving awards toward college study and art education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord High
Concord Women's Club
Nancy Taft
West Concord
Barbara Scherer
Concord Lions Club
David Evans
Rotary Club of Concord
Thomas Diskin
Concord High School
Jean Elliott
Nancy Watson
Emblem Club of Concord
Elizabeth Maguin
Charles H. S. Williams Fund
Concord Free Public Library
Miss Taft
Rebecca Brown
Dartmouth College
Evans
Boston University
Robert Goodales
Thieves break into Main Street pharmacy. cash and items taken
Concord area report states a break in at a Main Street pharmacy occurred around 3 o clock last Thursday. Patrolman Ralph H. Thileen found the break at 4 a.m. Estimated loss includes $20 in cash, an electric razor and various items. Lieut. Marshall J. Witherell is investigating.
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Concord
Theis
Ralph H. Thileen
Thileen
Marshall J. Witherell
Har vard Trust teller R and local office note
R is a teller at the local Har vard Trust Company office. The sentence remains readable as a brief personnel note within a historic newspaper excerpt.
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Harvard Trust Company
Concord Holy Name meeting draws nearly 200 members
Nearly 200 men and their sons attended the Holy Name gathering and communion at St. Bernard's parish on Sunday. Mass was at 8:30 led by Rev. Edmund M. Higgins with the aftercare and meeting in Monument Hall. President Louis J. Venti presided and Rev. George V. Kerr spoke, a former Boston College football star now with Archdiocesan Charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Holy Name
St. Bernard’s Parish
Edmund M. Higgins
Monument Hall
Louis J. Venti
George V. Kerr
Boston College
Archdiocesan Charities
Four Month Old Baby Dead At Concord Home
Mrs. Joseph R. Moynihan of 11 Peter Spring Road reported her baby Mary Catherine four months old was ill. Police and firemen found the infant dead. Dr. Howard E. Robinson ruled natural causes. Surviving: parents a sister Elizabeth five. Mrs Moynihan formerly Dorothy A. Dimery of Maynard. Committal prayers were said by Rev. Edmund M. Higgins and burial occurred at St. Stonests Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Joseph R. Moynihan
Peter Spring Road
Howard E. Robinson
Moynihan
Mary Catherine
Elizabeth
Dorothy A. Dimery
Maynard
Edmund M. Higgins
St. Bernard’s Church
St.Stonests Cemetery
Concord Police Adopts New Shoulder Patch
Concord Police adopts blue gold and maroon shoulder patches featuring a shield with a Minute Man image and the words Concord Police. As of June 15, the patches have drawn favorable comments from townspeople.
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Concord
Concord Police
Concord Day Gala Opens Boston Arts Festival With Community Ushers
Concord residents led by Mrs. Alexander Ellis Jr will volunteer as ushers sellers and ticket takers for Concord Day at the Boston Arts Festival. The event runs June 6 22 in the public garden with daily exhibits and 8:30 p m performances featuring New England dance crafts and art from many lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Boston
Alexander Ellis, Jr
New England Folk Festival Association
Ellis
Richard P. Schuder
Stephen Baldwin
Wayne Homans
David B. Arnold, Jr
John P. Bunker
Samuel Hazard
Curtis Billings
Andrew Hepburn, Jr
Romeyn Everdell
H.W. Bacon
Chandler Gifford, Jr
Robert C. Cobb, Jr
John Whitney
Russell Robb, Jr
R.P. Lynch
Franklin R. Hoar
Gail Robb
Herbert Agoos
Elliott P. Bartlett
William O. Apthorp
John McDonald
Public Garden
Greater Boston
New England
Concord Receives New Ladders and Hose for Fire Stations
New ladders are in stalled at Station 2. About 500 feet of two and one half inch hose arrived and will be distributed to both stations. Testing of old hose is underway at both stations. Civil defense repainted the old fire truck and will present the CD emblem and decals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Civil Defense
Quote by Samuel Gompers on profits and workers
A line attributed to Samuel Gompers states that the worst crime against workers is a company that fails to make a profit. The remark frames profit as essential to protecting labor interests and sustaining employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Local Girl Graduates Secretarial Program in Concord
Miss Jacqueline L. Stensby daughter of Mr and Mrs Leif E Stensby of 3 Bedford Street graduated Friday night from Burdett College Concord in the secretarial course She is a Concord High School 1956 graduate Exercises were held Sunday at John Hancock Auditorium She has accepted a local secretarial position starting July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Jacqueline L. Stensby
Leif E. Stensby
Bedford Street
Burdett College
Concord High School
John Hancock Audiotorium
Stensby
Talent Show After Supper at Carlisle Church Friday
A talent show will follow supper at Carlisle Congregational Church on Friday evening, inviting community participation and entertainment after the meal.
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Carlisle Congregational Church
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Shirley Beal
Anna Tobey
Ann Spencer
Ingeborg MacDougall
Mary Hogan
Beverly Bamford
Jessie Jacques
Mae Dennis
Henrietta Coughlin
Jean Murphy
Eleanor Wood
Phyllis Carter
Edna Sleeper
Harriet Corrigan
Marion Tomy
Leona Christian
Alice Herlihy
Beverly Porter
Patricia Jenney
Margaret Andrews
Elizabeth Dickson
Irene O'Malley
Estelle MacFarlane
Elinor Lombardo
Jean Lawson
Mary Sullivan
Lillian Finizio
Elizabeth Alexander
Virginia Mutty
Geraldine Quinn
Marion Mulvany
Tire
Sudilding
Springfield
M. E. Williamson
Poet Ome
Enaie
Fire Dept. Notes
Harvard University
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