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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1960
Page
1
Fragmented notes describe town election concerns over taxes and a "Save Walden" campaign. References include a Star Market permit, a new planning board, dog licenses due March 31, and local officials evaluating project costs.
A group of 25 high school students left Concord Massachusetts for a tour visiting Hershey and other historic sites in the region. They will be hosted by Miss Lark and W Harold, with family ties to Danvers Massachusetts.
Concord hosts the postponed 12th annual high school science fair this week with about 70 exhibits on display in the cafeteria. Public viewing is Saturday 2 to 5 pm while Friday judging runs from 4 to 7 pm. Grand prizes total 50 40 30 20 and 10 dollars with ribbons for top positions.
The board of appeals denied Carter Furniture Company's request for a front-yard variance to add to their Main Street store. The February public hearing also heard Clifford A. Pulis's day camp land-use petition, which was granted.
Concord town officials and the district court met with selectmen to discuss moving the court and town offices to downstairs rooms in the Town House after alterations. The board will decide whether to relocate the town manager and board offices while retaining the current board room as a meeting or hearing room. The selectmen will take the proposal under advisement.
A meeting of a planned Community Center Committee will be held at the office of James W. Powers, 9 Main Street, Monday at 8 o'clock. All interested are cordially invited to attend and help make plans.
Concord’s Enterprise launches a weekly women’s page with Tillie Taylor as columnist. She will present homemaking tips health hints recipes teen tips and recreation ideas each week.
Neighborhood units in Concord will meet Wednesday March 30 to discuss the United States foreign aid program now in its second year. Topics include combining military and foreign aid, aid to underdeveloped areas, and the program’s impact on American business and the economy. Morning sessions begin at 10 with coffee at 9:45. Evening groups start at 8 with coffee at 7:45.
Concord selectmen sought a hearing on a land-taking plan tied to Hanscom Field near the town. John F. O’Halloran of the Massachusetts Port Authority replied March 15 that the land would aid lighting rather than extend runway 11-29, citing increased air traffic from military, executive, and jets. The board's March 21 reply urged advance planning for unforeseen developments and asked for further discussion.
The Gillis Brothers of Salem Depot New Hampshire began collecting in town on March 15 under the new contract which ended on the 15th of the same month.
The Concord Chamber of Commerce and U S Chamber sponsor a nine meeting course in Practical Politics for business people and nonpartisans. Topics include individual in politics party organization campaigns and political clubs with cases and booklets. Meetings start March 29 at Alcott School 7 30 p m registration optional contact Chester C Larner or George E Erickson.
Concord reports its auxiliary fire department under civil defense logged 12 training drills and 26 box alarms during alert hours from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekends and holidays. The rescue truck carries salvage covers and repair materials to assist regular firemen under instructor Chief Thomas Tombeno. Seven members studied rescue techniques at MCDA Area Headquarters in Topsfield last year.
A son born to Mr and Mrs Harvey Wheeler Chestnut street on March 15. A son born to Mr and Mrs William Saxon College road on March 18. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Fitch 32 Holdenwood road on March 19. A son born to Mr and Mrs William Keefe 44 Central street on March 19.
Concord Boston figure Mark Bortman, invited by the public ceremonies committee, will address Old North Bridge on April 19. A longtime history collector, he supported Boston University Library with relics and led the Paul Revere Liberty Bowl purchase for the Museum of Fine Arts.
Concord The Mariner movie for this month Guliver's Travels will show Saturday morning March 26 from 10 to 11 noon at Girl Scout House. Max Fleischer cartoon feature of Jonathan Swift's classic story with shorts and refreshments offered. DeMolay members stage annual program at Union Church worship Sunday led by Master Councillor John Alden.
Concord selectmen report neighboring towns Stoneham Bedford Acton and Carlisle will send delegates and scouts for the Patriots Day celebration on April 19 Maynard plans not to attend
Concord merchant Frank Cacciatore, about 33, was seriously injured Saturday night when his car lost control under a Route 62 bridge and struck a guard rail. He was thrown from the vehicle and lay unattended until a passing motorist alerted help. He was taken to Emerson Hospital with lacerations and multiple broken ribs.
Concord report shows Emerson Hospital rummage sale planned for Saturday May 7 with co chairs Mrs. Reed Anthony and Mrs. Frank Collidge. Rummage collected but needs more items and pickup service is ready at all times via Mrs. C A Morss or Mrs. J P Day for prompt pickup.
Mr and Mrs Richard E Chapell former Helen Thayer welcome twins Caroline Thayer and Mildred Steane born March 15 at the Richardson House Boston Grandparents Sherman Thayer Chestnut Hill and Earle Chapell West Hartford Conn Great grandmother Mrs George Blanton Shelby MN C
Concord public ceremonies panel outlined plans for Patriots Day marking the 185th anniversary of the shot heard round the world. Dr. Francis C McDonald chairs the event with a morning parade from the State Armory at 9 30 featuring the Navy Band Concord Community Band and school bands. The Old North Bridge ceremony will honor speakers at the Manse with guest speaker Mark Bortman and England's H J Griffith invited. Sunrise salute by Concorde Independent Battery and re-enactments of Samuel Prescott and Paul Revere accompany events. Grand marshal is David B Little captain in the U S Naval Reserve and WWII veteran. An invitational track meet at Emerson Playground follows at 1 30 in the afternoon with memorial trophies. The Concord high baseball team may play in Lexington that afternoon.
The Lions Club plans a large pancake fete at the Veterans Building on Patriots Day April 19 starting at 7 a.m. and running to 3 p.m. Tickets go on sale in advance with special child prices. Past President Charles Wear and Kenneth L Creighton serve as co chairmen.
Concord Police Chief Robert E. Kelley and Sergt James F Hanley attended a governor safety conference at the Statler Filton Hotel in Boston on Tuesday A panel discussed public relations Bruce Campbell credited Concord police with one of the best PR departments in the state and highlighted The Police Blotter written by Patrolman William J Costello The Blotter appears in the Enterprise Campbell is a brother of Mrs Francis D Edes of 30 Elm Street
Concord notes indicate two houses for furnishing, police lines, passenger cars and one station wagon for the fire chief. Board of appeals petitions must be filed by Friday March 25 for an April public hearing.
Route of the parade mirrors former years and organizers promise a full roster of events and parade participants will be announced soon. The schedule for the day remains to be released in coming days.
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