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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
1
Incomplete text from a local page cites discussion on council opinions and neighbors. References to Attorney Reyn and the Attorney General appear, with scattered mentions of Worcester and a spring schedule. Ambiguous notes discuss a late spring event and a cemetery, with vague allusions to a bowling item and a bag.
The James J. Mansfield Post A L 158 and the Ladies Auxiliary name new officers and plans a joint installation likely on Monday September 15. Officers include Commander Philip L. Smith and President Glora Miller with an extensive executive slate and delegates to the state convention.
Subpoenas issued and notices sent as Concord residents prepare for a board of appeals hearing at Wells A Hall Memorial Auditorium. The dispute centers on Chester D. Smethurst’s building permit for 24 bowling alleys and possible nullity due to inspector authority questions.
A recent society meeting elected an unexpired president and appointed officers including a second vice president. The event noted dates May 2 to May 5 and referenced Concord with unspecified roles for a child and adult participant.
A fragmented report notes concerns over a route through Sudbury and Main with possible pest issues. The item mentions a manager and plans on an evening schedule referencing PAL and circuit timing but details are unclear.
Relatives friends and parishioners attended a surprise party honoring the organist of 40 years She wore a corsage and carried a purse Acting as master of ceremonies was William Shumway choir director with music by Marcia Lapham Hagman junior choir organist In the receiving line were Arthur W Lee West Acton and Helen Wilkie Edmund L French Junior choir sang with the Harrison quartet and other specialties by local singers.
Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson opened bids for cast iron piping for the new regional school project. About 2300 feet of 12 inch pipe plus 1700 feet of eight inch and other sizes were let to Shahmoon Industrial, Inc. of Boston as the low bidder, with R D Wood Co and U S Pipe and Foundry Co as rivals.
New arrivals to local parents include a son for Mr and Mrs Veteain Venti on June 10 and a son for Mr and Mrs William Whalen on June 13 in Concord. A son for Mr and Mrs Stanley Forsythe on June 14 and a daughter for Mr and Mrs T William Lambe on June 15 are also listed.
Carlisle Congregational Church hosts Vacation Bible School with daily sessions from 9 a.m. to 11 30 a.m. for children aged four through eight grade, continuing through the week.
Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson releases bids for fuel oil coal and egg prices. Maynard Coal Company tops 500 gallons for police at .1465 while Concord Oil and Whitney bid .1500. No. 2 oil goes to Concord Oil at .1035, Whitney .1044, Maynard .120. Various bids listed for schools public works and public buildings with Whitney and Maynard as leading bidders.
Dr. Nathan S. Kline and other psychiatrists reexamine historic tyrants and criminals. Nero and other figures are cited as examples of how modern psychology debates whether they could have been helped or condemned by cultural factors. Khan is labeled a genius for uniting vast territories and managing diverse subjects.
The Rust Craft Greeting Card Co of Dedham Massachusetts reports to The New England Council that in one year it used 3.5 million pounds of printing papers 12.4 million per boxes and 267 000 corrugated cartons News record shows factory material consumption by a major card maker in the region.
Concord Lions Club finished its second Dale Carnegie course at the high school after 14 weeks of sessions. Graduates plan a banquet at the Groton Inn tonight and may pursue a third class this fall with contact through Prededeiantey How ard or any Lions member.
Concord selectmen grant a one day beer license to Kalimia Woods Inc for July 4. They certify incorporation for G Clayton Greene as Massachusetts Jersey Cattle Club Inc to promote Jersey cattle breeding. Speed limits on Old Bedford Road approved. Old ladders at West Concord Fire Station declared surplus and to be auctioned by Town Manager Theodore M Nelson.
The Carlisle Branch of the Concord Red Cross Chapter will hold its annual meeting Monday June 23 at 8 p.m. in the new school auditorium. Reports of committees and an election of directors will be presented. All Carlisle residents may attend. newcomers are especially encouraged to join and learn about local activities.
Georgia is identified as the biggest state to the east of the Mississippi River in the text. It emphasizes its size compared to other eastern states, noting its status among U S regions.
Archibald H. Ferran former selectman and Edward Berndt Littleton garage owner have applied for a permit to build a Sports Center at the current driving range on Route 2 and Route 2A. Decision on permit pending.
Bedford Miss Helen R. Gifford, mathematics and science teacher at Bedford Junior-Senior High School, has received a National Science Foundation grant to attend the Summer Institute for Secondary School Science Teachers at Tufts University. Forty five teachers from across the United States will participate in courses in modern chemistry, mathematics and general science laboratories, plus seminars, speakers, field trips and laboratory visits.
Patricia D Joslin daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank R Joslin of 12 Great Road was graduated June 11 from Gould Academy Me After two years she belonged to Glee Club French Club Outing Club played varsity softball served on the yearbook editorial staff school newspaper staff and had a leading part in the play She has been accepted at Lasell Junior College for the fall.
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McGoff marked their 50th anniversary with a family dinner at a Lancaster New Hampshire residence. They wed June 8 1908 at All Saints Catholic Church in New Hampshire. Mrs McGoff formerly Mary Etta Boutwell and he formerly of Quebec. The couple have lived in Bedford over 30 years after time in Lowell.
At a Wednesday meeting of the municipal light board Winthrop W. Sargent of Monument Street was chosen chairman. He reports the land deed for the West Concord sub station is now recorded.
At 11 o clock Saturday in Sacred Heart Church Southbridge Miss Diane Lorraine Gravel daughter of Mrs Germain Gravel of Southbridge married Theodore I Bartkus son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Bartkus of Lowell Road The gown featured orange silk organza with embroidered neck line and a cathedral length veil The bridal party wore maize organza gowns and carried marguerites The bride is a graduate of Mary E Wells High School and Memorial Hospital School of Nursing The groom is a Concord High School alumnus who served in the Navy A wedding trip to Diamond Point New York precedes their return to Concord
The Concord finance committee will meet July 14 at 8 p.m. in the Town House court room with representatives from the Carl Isle and Concord regional school boards to discuss the fiscal year and budget handling.
Mr and Mrs Cameron Thompson of Bedford Road announce the birth of twin daughters on a Sunday at Emerson Hospital. The family celebrates the new arrivals details not provided.
Dora Antonelli sells to Arthur T. Goding Jr and wife on Concord road. Dunelin Realty Jr sells to Warren J Little and wife on Peter Hans road. Warren J Little and wife sell to William E Toth and wife on Concord road.
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