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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1951
Page
4
Public notice from the Currier newsroom on Main Street about second class mail publication rules and annual rates. Mentions address P. O. Box 82 Marlborough and rates of 2.00 per year.
Millard F Caldwell argues against large shelter costs and warns of bacteriological warfare risks. He urges rethinking a $72 million to $80 million shelter plan as states struggle with funding while Congress debates civil defense priorities.
Concord donors benefited from a telephone driven solicitation. Red Cross Blood Program Chairman John W. Putnam lauds Concord switchboard operators for staying with calls and notifying when lines freed. Letter to the editor criticizes Massachusetts aviation bills and party politics with C. A. Wood of Andover voicing concerns.
A long list enumerates workers and solicitors organized by West Concord and sections 1 through 7 with section captains and dozens of named individuals. It names Mrs. Archibald, Mrs. Bates, Charles Farnsworth, Miss Davis, Miss Garland, and many others, plus section leaders and solicitor teams.
Dr. Garfield defeats Dr. Berger in a local election with numerous candidates elected or re elected without opposition. Names include Clifford A. Pulis Floyd Verrill Morgan K. Smith Jr Mrs Helen B Shaw Hubert M Wardwell Ivan D Servais Thomas F Garrity Jr Garrity tax collector Charles D Edgarton Charles F Myette Miss Mary F Garvey David B Little Edward F Loughlin Miss Gertrude H Rideout Mrs Pauline Ward Benjamin F Clark Charles R Voigt W Graydon Smith Kennan Damon William T Magoon Donald M Smith Gordon Smith Elsie Kennedy John Flannery James E Finan Sr Frank J Gower William G Ryan.
A poem warns about pre election “handshakers” who rush town affairs for quick gains. It contrasts slow, solid town pride with opportunists who take any job then push to control the town, urging voters to protect their community with their vote.
Advice urges voters to seek trusted locals with long town residence and steady, honest governance. Recommend asking several respected residents who understand the community, value humility, and can steer with experience.
K Damon and several named ladies hold titles. Section 8 Captain Mrs Lawrence Bascom. Solicitors include Mrs Michael J Dee Mrs Edward Doyle Mrs Thomas Gormley Mrs Harry Hansen Miss Sarah Hawley Mrs George B Lawton Mrs Robert Macone Mrs Harold Smith. Business Captain Mrs Frank Moscariello. Solicitors Martin Coyne Alex McEacher Frank Moscariello.
The article notes a proposed 56 to 60 tax rate for Brook Road and Hillside Avenue in West Concord. It cites a rejected plan from a prior town meeting and a finance committee stance against action due to large costs and water pressure problems. The 1951 warrant shows zoning articles and a budget with small increases and some cuts to non essential items.
A group of friends gathered at Mrs. Leslie Sims home to celebrate her birthday with a social hour and a buffet decorated with yellow jonquils and lighted candles. Attendees included Mrs Ina Edwards Mrs May Jones Mrs Ann Dulcis and Miss Delmar Sanborn Clay tiles used in homes are formed from pulverized clay under 2000 psi.
Mr and Mrs Richard J King of 23 Lewis Street attend a February 23 ceremony at the Faulkner School of Nursing where their daughter Dianne King received her certificate after six months of training and tops her class. She joins the class minstrel show on February 28 and March 1.
Concord Lodge of Elks No. 1479 held Rulers Night with many past exalted rulers in the chairs. Exalted Ruler Edward F. Sheehan presided as the lodge plans a move toward a new home on Dee road near the Concord Turnpike.
Flint discussed a town warrant including zoning for a limited business district on Elm Street near Howard Johnson and a golf driving range. Proposals cover circuses and fairs, sale of perishable goods in nonbusiness districts, and rezonings behind local banks. A state referendum on elderly assistance could raise Concord taxes by seven dollars. The session ended after questions.
At a recent meeting the Ladies Sodality of St. Bridget’s parish outlined activities. On the first Saturday mass at seven prayers will be offered to Our Lady of Fatima for World Peace. A Passion picture will be shown at the K of C hall on March 15 at 8 o’clock.
The Board of Selectmen appointed election workers for the Maynard town meeting and town election on March 5. Names listed include Ralph L. Barnes Timothy F. Hickey Bertha L. Davis Evelyn M. Mulcahy Helen M. Gilleney Phyllis P. Savi koski Eileen Carson Martha L. Champagne Helena M. Murphy Grace M. Stokes and others.
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