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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1960
Page
4
The Concord Enterprise 2 notes no financial responsibility for ads and limits reprints. It lists address details for the paper and pressing deadlines for advertisement submissions.
State officials in Massachusetts press a plan to stop steep price boosts on medicines for welfare recipients. The proposal cites surveys in 12 major cities showing high costs, with a call for fair pricing, a minimum 98 cent prescription base, and 50 percent markups on varied drug prices.
Superior Court in Equity No. 22148 orders authority to release mortgage on property at Caribou Street Bedford Middlesex by sale. Notices to all who claim under Soldiers and Sailors Act 1940 to object by April 1, 1960 or be forever barred.
An 86 year old man, Robert Osborne, died of asphyxiation from space heater fumes in Gleasondale. His wife Alice, 80, was in critical condition at Marlborough Hospital but later recovering. Police arrived after neighbors reported a drawn curtain and gasping sounds.
The league reveals new officers and directors including Mrs William on secretary Mrs Donald local education chairman John Hennessy Bulletin editor Mrs Nathaniel Rod local agenda chairman and Mrs Clair Crocker civil service chairman Mrs Arthur Howard legislative chairman and Mrs Hugh Stoddart acting membership chairman following resignations due to husbands seeking other offices. Some directors who resigned under league policy may not be eligible for reappointment until the annual meeting.
Sudbury Board of Registrars sets March 25 deadline 10 a m at Town Hall as final registration for the Presidential Primary. Election is April 26. Town Hall hours 9 a m to 5 p m Monday through Friday. The water board informs residents water fluoridation is in effect in Sudbury. Community notices cover garden club slides on Italian Gardens by Faith Tiberio, a Congregational Circle meeting with devotions led by Mrs. Clifton Giles, and plans for a spring seminar by Ashland Young Democrats. Delegates from Sudbury Young Republican Club traveled to Brookline with four locals to represent Sudbury on April 2.
The unnamed source notes a new initiative led by J. Deeek at Powers Road naming a director for a small business development program. Details on scope and timing are unclear.
An enthusiastic group of artists and craftsmen met at St Elizabeth's Parish House to form Sudbury Arts Association to foster arts and crafts with exhibitions and activities. Membership open to all interested. A second meeting is set for Thursday March 11 at 8 pm at St Elizabeth's Parish House. officers to be elected. Attendees include Carolyn Wood, Marjorie Furrer, Harriet Schultz, Elizabeth Stuntz, Mavorne Curtis, Marilyn Pratt, Stowell Pratt, Jean Waldron, Frances Hoagland, Gilda Hickler, Eunice Rutherford, Terry Ross, Elizabeth Steudel, John W. Black, Janet Hand, Loring W. Coleman, and Grace Godwin.
Two local discussion groups in Sudbury plan a combined gathering at the Crumm residence on Old Sudbury Road Friday at 8 p.m. The topic will be goals for Africa's new leaders, following last week's energetic talk on the Middle East.
Corncord Nancy Taft daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Taft 9 Monument Street has been elected co president of In dependents Association at Denison University Ohio where she is a sophomore.
M W Staples of Davey Tree Expert Co warns against rushing to renew winter protections for evergreens boxwoods azaleas and camellias. Premature uncovering invites deeper cold damage while sheltered shrubs recover with gradual light exposure over two to three weeks.
A 0 page report projects a decade of growth for New England through 1970 with 421600 new jobs and 214000 for women. Electronics and manufacturing expansion, housing, and education demand are outlined, along with deficits in several states and proposed new revenue sources.
Wayland political scene notes minority leader Frank S. Giles states no new state taxes are needed if the next governor halts spiraling expenditures and encourages industrial expansion. He spoke to Republican committee members from Wayland.
In Boston the House rejected a motion to reconsider a bill for a study on legalizing beano again. Rep. John T. Tynan argued neighboring New England states have legalized it, while Rep. Theodore J. Vaitsey warned gambling would rise and fuel racketeering.
A long discussed plan to tunnel beneath the English Channel between Britain and France was first proposed in 1802, with recent revival of the concept noted.
A Monday night discussion in Weston Sudbury and Lincoln argued that the highest obstacle to industrial development in the state is the burden of government expenses.
Obituaries summarize recent deaths in Marlborough area including J Kelley of Stow and Louis E. R. Roxborough. Notables include long time farmers and civic figures with multiple survivors and funeral arrangements noted. Burial details and church services are listed for several individuals.
Genevieve King 64 66 Olk Marlboro died suddenly at home after an illness. Born February 27 1896 she lived in the area most of her life and was active in the Christian Ladies Society. Survived by husband Joseph F King and two daughters Penton and others. Funeral services conducted by Rev Lewis F Teers with Rev Robert G Buckley and Rev Thomas Brochan. Burial at St Bridget's cemetery Mayord with committal prayers by Rev John D Mackachern. pallbearers listed as Alexander Mackachern John J Higgins George Davis John Gallagher.
Services were held for Ray C. Smith 71 at St Elizabeths Church in Sudbury. He died suddenly at his home in Lincoln January 10 or March 10. Cremation followed at Wit Adiburn Cemetery. Survived by his wife Jackson Lott Smith and several relatives.
Louis Biget, 68, died Tuesday after a long life in Bedford and nearby areas. He spent 40 years in Carlisle and over 30 years in the surrounding county. A retired poultry man, he loved dogs. His wife died 39 years ago. survivors include a brother, a nephew, and a sister in Bedford.
Erbee, 84, Massachus died last Wednesday at Aynook Nursing following an illness. Born in Béxboron 1875, he was a relative stereotype. He returned to for several years with his Robert Smith, John Morse, and others in the community.
Fragmentary text mentions Rev Ronald Gleasendale and a burial, with residence on F street and unclear references to a home and cemetery events.
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