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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
1
Jumbled July and May events across Acton Sudbury Concord and other towns mention bills, town meetings, Fourth of July celebrations, robberies, a stabbing, a proposed school, insurance appeals and public notices. Readers see references to planned construction, taxes, and local activities including weddings and Girl Scouts rummage sale.
The Concorde Board of selectmen after receiving a letter from Mrs. William T. Clark Oak Knoll I n denied her request to operate her laundromat on Sundays stating it violated state statutes against Sunday business.
Concord Carol Richard 24 of 211 Lincoln Street Leominster was fined 35 in district court after pleading guilty to operating to endanger in a Route 62 Route 2 crash May 20. Three cars and five people including two boys were injured in the multi vehicle collision.
A Bedford road resident Rich Eaton alleges a recent fire burned a large area adjacent to Goose Pond damaging shrubs he tended for four decades. Selectmen discuss the claim with Town Manager M Nelson Supt John H Robin Woods and Fire Chief Tombeno and plan further action.
West Acton Acton School Committee names Mrs. Alice F. Hayes as principal of Julia L. McCarthy and Marion L. Towne schools effective September. Hayes, a Fitchburg State College graduate, has held posts from 1938 to 1959 including principal of West Acton, critic teacher at University of Mississippi, demonstration teacher at San Jose State and assistant principal at Northwest School Waltham. She succeeds Mrs. Margaret H. Barrett, who resigns as principal and becomes Grade 3 teacher in Acton Public Schools.
Concord Massachusetts June 12 2 18 a m a car operated by DR Harmer 26 of Central Street Leominster struck a freight train at a crossing on Route 2 near Acton town line He was fined 50 in district court for operating to endanger Two occupants were hospitalized but released The crash was investigated by Patrolman Thielen Wilbur Mounsey and Edward J Wnukowski
The Concord board of selectmen approved a Sunday sale license for Joe's Country Store on Route 2A Lexington Road. The shop is operated by Joseph G. Frazier.
Domingo Rivera and Augusto Aponte, both Puerto Ricans, were sentenced to three months in the House of Correction for assault with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery on Rafael Jimminez in Maynard. The attack occurred near Railroad Street with Rivera slashing and Aponte pinning the victim.
Four bidders submitted offers for paving Old Bedford road. William P Capone Co of Roslindale won at 5239 dollars, with Warren Cambridge at 5825, Charles Waltham at 6897.50, and Walsh Lowell at 7760.
At the Acton board of selectmen meeting Tuesday evening J F Neville reported Edison company approval for 13 800 volt line and fountain light project. Treasurer Soar discussed Blanchard Auditorium funds and hearing on Boston Edison New England Telephone poll pole removal. Residents Hayward Houghton and Wetherbee objected. Board will notify companies to explain to abutters. Fraser asked for a go cart track on big property. Resignation of Edward B Apel from finance committee accepted. Hinckley trailer issue referred to town counsel. Workers compensation policy handed to town accountant. Harris property complaint in North Acton discussed with Sergi Chauncey R Fenton Jr. Real estate letter referred to outdoor advisory authority and contract copy received. Elected officials earning 300 or more to be included in Chapter 32B. Jury list approved. Date for a special town meeting discussed.
Carlisle school committee names Phyllis Mirfield the new school nurse succeeding Edna Sleeper who retires after 18 years. Mirfield, from Emerson Hospital, is a registered nurse. Enrollment rise prompts plans to use First Religious Society for a third grade and to renovate the brick schoolhouse into a classroom this fall.
State police patrolled Sunday to curb Blue Laws violations. Acton realtors were closed immediately, others warned as officers targeted a car wash on Route 2 Concord turnpike in Cambridge over a permit issue. Suspects named and warned. summons may follow. Cape area noted as largest violator.
Concord and regional school district superintendent Dr. Robert S. Ireland will attend the 1961 superintendents work conference at Columbia University this summer. The event, held annually for 20 years, gathers about 30 invited superintendents from across the United States for three weeks starting July 3 to share solutions to challenging education problems.
The Concord board of selectmen received a letter from George Lawton asking to be replaced before fall when workload increases. His term would normally expire January 1. They seek an alternate for Tham as W. Atwater Jr. on the historic district commission. Town Manager Nelson named Gordon K. Bell to a two year term on the building committee replacing Walter Shaw Jr. who resigned.
Loynd an ex Concord High athlete and another man were among 10 to 12 involved in a July riot at the beach barracks as troopers tried to arrest a drunken suspect. They received multiple bruises and were sent home to recover. Loynd was initially reported with a brain concussion.
A paddlefish is described as a remnant of ancient life with an elongated paddle-like snout long gill covers and a shark like form highlighting its distinct morphology and evolutionary history.
Bedford police cases listed in district court at Concord include Ellison operating after suspension with 50 dollars and operating to endanger with 20 dollars, Krane passing with view obstructed 5 dollars, Kenney speeding 5 dollars, Clark fines 5 dollars, Ward stop sign violation 5 dollars, Baginsky speeding 10 dollars, Dianell stop sign violation 5 dollars.
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