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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
19
Middlesex Soil Conservation District notes that thorough spraying over the last three to four years has reduced plum curculio damage, with Methoxychlor and Dieldrin as key controls. Neglected adjacent orchards still suffer, spreading risk as breeding populations migrate to sprayed blocks, underscoring the need for vigilant, ongoing applications to sustain progress.
At St Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton the bans of marriage were announced for a second time between Elsie Craig of Concord and James Hancock of Prospect Street West Acton. Mrs Kay Nedza was named chairman of the Middlesex County Girls State program by the Ed wards-Quimby Post Auxiliary. Mr and Mrs John P Saganich of Prospect Street South Acton held a recent housewarming as they moved into their new home. The church organist, also the chair, presented gifts.
Town of Concord invites sealed proposals for an indoor primary unit substation. Proposals due five P M daylight saving time July 5 1955 at Concord Municipal Light Plant. Specifications available at Concord MA or Charles T Main Inc Boston. Bid copies signed in ink in longhand with figures.
The Middlesex Probate Court notifies interested parties of the executors second account for the estate of Frances Moses Cheever late of Concord Massachusetts. Object by filing a written appearance at Cambridge Superior Court before 10:00 AM on July 6 1955 the return day of this citation. John C Leggat Esquire First Judge and John J Foley Register certify June 9 1955 with notices issued June 16 23 30 1955.
Two accidents occurred in South Acton over the weekend. Dom inick J. Cozze backed into John S. Young’s car causing about 100 dollars in damage with no injuries. Acton police investigated. A separate Route 2 collision involved Dr Charles S. Subick and Roy W. Johnson with no injuries, both vehicles towed to Acton Motor. investigated by Police Chief Michael J. Foley and Patrolman Warren Birch.
Sudbury Mass notices a public hearing June 30 1955 at 8:00 PM in Town Hall. Petitions include William A. Davis to sell loam from a farm pond site, John W. Kelley to erect dwellings on Lots 1 and 2 at Puffer Lane, and Harold Mudie to build a 12 by 22 foot wooden garage with variance to setback. Petitioner or representative must attend. Stephen M. Gray Clerk
Miss Judith Colpack a 23 year old occupational therapist from Winthrop faced an interrupted wedding plans when Lieut Donald Temme a 27 year old USAF was injured in a head on collision on Concord Turnpike Lexington en route to Bedford for their wedding. Also injured were J Willard Hayden 82 of Lexington president of the Hayden Foundation and Temme who were rushed to Symmes hospital Arlington with fractured knee caps and other injuries. The ceremony at Trinity church was postponed indefinitely with many guests arriving unaware of the cancellation and several local servicemen involved in the wedding party learning of the delay.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces tests for Savings and Loan Examiner with salaries from 34205 to 5060 yearly and Transportation Specialists (Freight and Passenger) in the Department of Defense with 3410 to 10800 yearly. Apply by July 6 1955 for early consideration for the Examiner post. Transportation Specialist filings due July 26 1955. A written test is required only for Transportation Specialist.
In Bedford on Sunday at the Church of Christ Congregational, baptisms occurred during Children’s Day observances. Edward Fitch and wife from Pine Hill, a well known couple, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary last week, having married June 8, 1910. Mrs. Edwin F. Qua hosted the Springs Road 1940 Club dessert bridge gathering with prize winners Mrs. Fitch and Mrs. Earl S. Atwood. Two pyramids of North America surpass Egypt in area. Cholula in Mexico and Cahokia Mound near East St. Louis rise as notable sites.
Dr. Jonas E. Salk told U S Surgeon General Scheele that his theories were not followed in the governments handling of the polio vaccine program. He argued production problems arose from misinterpreting the minimum phrasing and amendments to requirements.
Concord members invite the public to a strawberry festival on Tuesday June 21 from 6 to 8 at the Masonic Temple. A service follows Saturday at 7 with Miss Nancy Wright and Mrs Grace Smith assisting along with other officers.
Bedford Massachusetts Reserve flying unit the 89th Fighter-Bomber Wing based at Hanscom Field will depart for a two week summer encampment named Operation Wingspread at Grenier AFB New Hampshire starting June 25. Over 160 officers and 560 airmen will participate using 25 jet and conventional aircraft including F-80 T-33 and 128 type planes. Commanded by Lt Col Arthur C Carroll the wing comprises civilians in the Air Force Reserve residing across New England. Wingspread ends July 9 marking a milestone as the first of 26 reserve wings to encamp for two weeks this season. Reserve hours flown have climbed from 57000 in 1953 to 72000 in 1954 and over 150000 this fiscal year. For eligibility contact Chestview 4 6100 extension 415 or visit Hanscom Field. Tornado mention notes most tornadoes occur in May.
Acton-Dennis J. McDonald of West Lynn was fined 50 in Concord District Court by Judge Pierre A. Northrup after a charge of driving after revocation. He was arrested on Summer street West Acton following a routine stop by Patrolman David Scribner on Sunday at 7 30 p m. The piece ends with a note on the mountain beaver, a non beaver rodent native to the western U S.
Gratitude to friends for flowers Get Well cards and gifts while I was a patient at Baker Memorial Hospital and after returning home. Mrs Edward King Adv
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