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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1960

Page

4

Marlboro Enterprise Ad Copy Deadline Notice

The Enterprise Press Inc Marlboro Mass notes final advertising copy must reach the office by 2 o'clock Wednesday for the next Thursday issue. The paper cites 1908 era rates and local representation across Boston and New York.

Concord Enterprise The Enterprise Press, Inc Liberty St. Marlboro Mass R. W. Currier Main St Con Nason St May Concord Pen Marlboro Massachusetts Enterprise Press Inc Juius Mathews Newbury Street Boston Julius Mathews Madern Avenue New Yok

Concord Town Manager notes and planned town projects

Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson met with Dorothea K. Harrison at the Old North Bridge to discuss landscaping and fencing at the battleground. Tax rate decisions are due in a couple of weeks after assessor action, then state approval. A 65 aerial ladder truck should arrive late this month and the police fire station may be ready by May 1.

Concord Theodore M. Nelson Dorothea K. Harrison Old North Bridge Battleground Nelson General Building Committee William Halsey

Concord Board Notes Move April as Cancer Control Month

The Concord board notes report a letter from R. E. Cushman acknowledging a post office inquiry. They set April as Cancer Control Month and consider a request from Walter A. Brown for a Concord volunteer to chair the cerebral palsy campaign starting May 9. Israel Cohen asks help to lobby FCC to raise WCAP Lowell power from 1000 to 5000 watts. Robert E. Sheehan acts as chairman in Harold C. Smith’s absence.

Concord R. E. Cushman United States Walter A. Brown Israel Cohen WCAP Lowell Concord Board F.C.C Robert E. Sheehan Harold C. Smith

Last Registration Here This Friday

Concord voters may register before the April 26 presidential primary at Town Hall this Friday March 25 with the board on duty 9 am to 10 pm. At Harvey Wheeler School a public session Tuesday night added 12 new voters all from West Concord.

Concord Board of Registrars Harvey Wheeler School West Concord

Bloodmobile Visit Lincoln April 8

Concord Red Cross launches a one day bloodmobile trip to Lincoln on Friday April 8 at First Parish House Bedford Road from 1 30 to 6 45. Mrs James C Livengood chairs the arrangements and extends participation to nearby towns. Call Mrs Livengood for details.

Lincoln Concord Red Cross Red Cross Bloodmobile James C. Livengood Branch First Parish House Bedford Road Red Cross

Lay Brothers to be Guests at Trinity

Lay brothers of the Taize Community in Concord ta Taize are visiting Massachusetts and staying at Packard Manse in Stoughton. Trinity Church invites all interested to hear them speak Sunday at 7 30 p m at the parish house for an ecumenical outreach program.

Taize France Cluny Massachusetts Packard Manse Stoughton Trinity Church

LWV Ready for Campaign List Workers

Concord members of the League of Women Voters will conduct its finance drive through April 13. Anyone wishing to contribute may send gifts to Mrs. Philip R. Vance at 9 Adams Road.

Concord League of Women Voters Philip R. Vance W. Allinsmith H. E. Anderson W.o.apthorp W. S. Archi H. L. Arnold M. Baker N.beecher G. K. Bell G. S. Brown E. C. Brown H. Cabot A. B. Cole R. Croft E. W. Tuttle J. H. Volkmann E. K. Warren R. F. Warren F. Wheeler W. G. Whitman T. M. Whiting Mrs. Vance Adams Road

Winners Of Bridge Tournament Listed In Acton

West Acton Friday night bridge results show winners Richard Evans and spouse in first place. Second place goes to Leona Woodworth and George Hatch. Third to Butler and Otto Pasanen with Minnie Campbell and John McLaughlin in fifth. The weekly event runs Fridays at 8 pm for locals and nearby communities.

West Acton Richard Evans Leona Woodworth George Hatch Butler Otto Pasanen Minnie Campbell John, McLaughlin William Bush Acton

Lincoln Woman Mourns Sister in Hudson Death

Sympathy is extended to Mrs Hedviges Symond of Lincoln in the death of her sister Mrs Domingas Cardoza Rodrigues 79 in Hudson last Friday. The funeral was held in Hudson on Monday morning.

Hedviges Symond Lincoln Domingas (Cardoza) Rodrigues Hudson

Added enrollments in Crumlin Farm spring courses

South Lincoln lists new adult education enrollments at Crumlin Farm for spring. Mrs. Raymond E. Militzer of this town joins, along with Mrs. Thomas K. Sherwood, Mrs. Charles Wear of Concord, and Mrs. Malcolm Young of Sudbury.

South Lincoln Crumlin Farm Raymond E. Militzer Thomas K. Sherwood Charles Wear Concord Malcolm Young Sudbury

Mosquito Control Budget Reduced Amid Debate

After lengthy talk the annual mosquito control funding was cut from 6000 to 3500. David Garrison argued the pests pose little long term harm and spray damage to nature. William Drury backed the cut from Drumlin. Dr John D Crawford urged continued funding to combat gypsy moth and warned higher future costs.

David Garrison Nature William Drury Drumlin John D. Crawford Massachusetts General Hospital Lincoln

Miss Putnam Chosen for Wellesley College Choir

Concord resident Eleanor Putnam at Pope Road has been selected for the Wellesley College Choir. A freshman, she serves as class executive committee member and dormitory representative for service organizations. She graduated from Concord Academy and will join a schedule including fall vespers, a Christmas program, and a baccalaureate ceremony. A joint program with Williams College is planned for Sunday, April 10.

Concord Eleanor Putnam Pope Road Wellesley College Williams College John W. Putnam Miss Putnam Wellesley Campus Social Service Association Concord Academy

Recent Arrivals At The Hospital

Concord newborns welcomed at Emerson Hospital include a son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanislaus Pacholski born March 7 at 5 Old Stow Road a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Magurn born March 8 at 44 Hub Bard Street a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Mattison born March 9 Williams Road a son to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spring born March 10 Nimroad Street and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Lombardo born March 13 Bedford Street.

Concord Emerson Hospital Stanislaus Pacholski Old Stow Road Francis Magurn Hubbard Street William Mattison Williams Road Joseph Spring Nimroad Angelo Lombardo Bedford Stret

Troop II Planning Court of Honor at Thoreau School

West Concord Troop 133 Boy Scouts of America will hold a court of honor at Thoreau School Auditorium Monday March 28 at 7 p.m. Parents relatives and friends are invited to witness advancement in rank and scouting skills. Scoutmaster Michael Gormely also announces a troop committee meeting Monday April 4 at 8 30 p.m. and all interested parents are urged to attend.

West Concord Boy Scouts of America Thoreau School Michael Gormely

Middlesex School Pupils on Spring Vacation Through March 31

Local Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus met at Sacred Heart Retreat House in Waltham with Louis J. Venti presiding. The 40 hour devotion ended with a Sunday high mass at St. Bernard's Church. TV channel 2 will air Lester F. Whitney discussing home equipment for spring, with Marjorie M. Merchant on spring meat supplies.

Middlesex School Fourth Degree K. of C Sacred Hear Waltham Louis J. Venti Faithful Navigator St. Bernard’s Church Channel 2 Boston Lester F. Whitney Marjorie M. Merchant

Disaster plan committee to meet at Emerson Hospital

The Concord disaster plan executive committee will hold its regular monthly meeting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday March 29 in the Emerson Hospital assembly room with Dr Francis C McDonald as chairman. A New York UPI item notes RCA Boat Victrola plays records upside down to keep the needle in place during boat motion.

Concord Disaster Plan Executive Committee Emerson Hospital Francis C. McDonald New York UPI RCA

Sudbury Sophomores Host Big Dance with Island Theme

Sudbury's sophomore class staged a prom like dance with a South Seas motif in the WCOP High School U.S.A. contest. Bud Kelly Tom Evans John Scott and Paul Coss led activities awarding radio and records prizes. Over 400 attendees applauded John Black and John Garrison for art deco decorations.

Sudbury Bud Kelly Tom Evans John Scott Paul Coss Patter Platter U.S.A South Seas John Black John Garrison Irene Tutung

Lincoln Six Contests on Saturday at Lincoln

Six contests are on the ballot in Lincoln for Saturday March 26 with polls 12 noon to 7 pm at the new fire station. Incumbents face challengers for moderator selectman and other offices including school committee planning board and museum director positions.

Lincoln They New Fire Station Atty. J. Lewis Cunningham South Acton Charles Y. Wadsworth Donald P. Donaldson Eliot V. Grabill Robert M. Malloy Henry A. Sturm Albert E. Nelson Elizabeth C. Donaldson Helen B. Gilroy Planning Board R. Langdon Wales Donald C. Loveys deCordova and Dana Museum John Quincy Adams Ralph J. Ruoco

Fire Destroys Small Cottage in Carlisle

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a two room unoccupied cottage off Brook street early Monday evening. Neighbors alerted firemen who found a mass of flames. Snow in nearby woods kept the blaze from spreading and there was ample water. Chief Waldo D. Wilson estimated damage at $1000 and noted the owner was Mrs. Burrill of Medford, sister-in-law of the late State Treasurer Fred Burrill. Fire marshal Lieut. David Murphy inspected the ruins on Tuesday for clues. No outside help was needed.

Carlisle Brook Street Waldo D. Wilson Burrill Medford Fred Burrill Wilson David Murphy

New Circulation Assistant Named To Local Library

Concord announces Dorothy Johnson as the new circulation assistant at the Concord Library. She holds a BA from Juniata College and 35 library science credits from Florida State University, with over 12 years in libraries, including three years as elementary school librarian in Orlando. Dorothy Nyren, head librarian, is also a Florida resident and former head of the Daytona Beach Library.

Concord Dorothy Johnson Concord Library Juniata College Florida State University Johnson Orlando Fla Dorothy Nyren Florida Daytona Beach

Stow Grange Master Announces Year Program Changes

Stow Grange master Roland Wright of Gleasondale announced date changes for the rest of the year. Upcoming events include the annual spring fair booster night and shorter programs to be announced.

Stow— Grange Roland Wright Gleasondale

Old-fashioned hand cranked telephones linger in Minnesota

About 16 000 old fashioned hand cranked magneto phones remain in use in Minnesota according to the Minnesota Telephone company.

Minnesota

Rev Menk to Speak on Understanding Prayer at Lenten Institute

Rev Sidney G Menk newly elected executive secretary of Boston City Missionary Association will address the Lenten Institute at Trinitarian Congregational Church on Wednesday March 30 at 8 p m in the parish hall. He comes from a Presbyterian background in New York City and the New York Council of Churches. Leo Blum will lead devotions and Ellis Walker will preside. Mrs Otis Birdsall will oversee refreshments.

Concord Sidney G. Menk Boston City Missionary Association Trinitarian Congregational Church Monk Boston Presbyterian Churches New York City New York

Mock Trial Presented by D A Staff at Emblem Club

Concord Emblem Club No 206 hosted a Mock Trial by staff from District Attorney John J Droney's office at Ells Hall after their regular meeting. Robert Barton presided as judge with James Waldron prosecuting and Bernard Bardley defending. Mrs Ferne Kelley served as program chairman.

Concord Concord Emblem Club No. 206 Dist. Atty. John Droney Ells Hall Robert Barton James Waldron Bernard Bardley Ferne Kelley

Wetherbee Promoted to Manager of New First National Store

George W. Wetherbee, longtime First National employee, rises from Concord clerk to manager of the new First National store on Wood Street in Lowell. He has 15 years with the bank, previously led a Maynard store, and resides in South Acton with his wife and children. He belongs to the Concord Rod and Gun Club and Assabet Beagle Club.

Concord George W. Wetherbee First National Wood Street Lowell Maynard Wetherbee South Acton Concord Rod & Gun Club Assabet: Beagle

Bedford News Briefs: Funeral, Break-In, Rummage Sale

Constance Donovan mourns her father Demetrio Leon with services in Woburn. A Center School break-in yielded minor science-kit losses, suspected youthful activity. A rummage sale at Fellowship Hall opens 8:30 a.m. hosted by Ball & Chain Club. Bedford Pre-School P T A meets at 21 Elm Brook Road. Mr and Mrs Paul Courtog lous welcome a daughter Nancy born in March at Lawrence.

Fellowship Hall Ball & Chain Club Lloyd Paul Courtoglous Barbara McNealey Hilda Road Nancy Mareh Lawrence

Lincoln Women’s Society Auction at First Parish Church

The Lincoln Women’s Society hosts an auction at First Parish Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doors open for inspection from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the public is welcome.

Lincoln Women’s Society

Huge turnout at CE rally in Carlisle

A large attendance filled the Sagamore Union C E Intermediate and junior rally at Carlisle Congregational Church on Sunday. Participants included Russell Bearce, Robert Jack, David Dutton, Leonard Waterman, James Gumner, with Lynn Williams and Sheryl Shumway in a vocal duet and Mrs. William Shumway at the organ. Bible drill winners were Intermediates Ellen Bearce first and Lyn Booth second, juniors Philip D White first and Marietta White second. Rev. George Baybrook spoke. Rev. Robert B. Dempsey and Mrs. Everett Aho led the groups.

Carlisle Sagamore Union C. E Carlisle Congregational Church Russell Bearce Robert Jack David Dutton Leonard Waterman James Gumner Lynn Williams Sheryl Shumway William Shumway Ellen Bearce Lyn Booth Philip’ D. White Marietta White George Baybrook Revere Robert B. Dempsey Everett Aho Shumway George W. Dutton

Concord Hit Run Case And Local Break-ins Reported

Concord police solved a hit run on Main near Derby in 13 minutes with a vehicle by Richard G. Clark of Lexington identified by debris. Clark admitted the crash and will face leaving scene charges. Two weekend break-ins at Graydon Smith on Main and Tom's Food Mart on Lowell Road yielded a missing air conditioner and $400 value. The column warns about youth motor vehicle use amid concerns of broader gang activity linked to Arlington.

Wm. J. Costello Concord Main Street Derby Street Winfield Goodale West Concord John Tayner Maynard Richard G. Clark Lexington Clark Graydon Smith Hig Route 62 Tom’s Food Mart Lowell Road Arlington

Baby Taken To Emerson Hospital After Choking Incident

South Acton police responded to a 10:02 p.m. emergency Tuesday as three month old Brian Tornell at 189 High Street choked and struggled to breathe. He was rushed to Emerson Hospital and placed in an oxygen tent by Dr. Jack Holmes with Dr. Mary Donald assisting. the father accompanied the child.

South Acton Chancey R. Fenton, Jr Brian ‘Arthur Tornell High Street Emerson Hospital Jack. K. Holmes Mary Donald

Workers Thanked in Carlisle Fund Campaign

Carlisle town chairman Mrs. William J. Megowen expresses public thanks to donors and to her workers including mesdames Turley Brown McCloud Prechenback Ryan Cann Flannery Lama Lambe Reynolds Bickford Crowe Macone Lord Worsham Erwin Goshgarian Wright Cutter for support in the heart campaign.

Carlisle William J.megowen Heart ‘Campaign Turley Brown McCloud Prechenback Ryan Cann Flannery Lama Lambe Reynolds Bickford Crowe Macone Lord Worsham Erwin Goshgarian Wright Cutter

Guest preacher at Lenten service at Our Lady Help of Christians

Rev Fr Armour of Stiz matines preached at Our Lady Help of Christians Church during the Lenten service last night. Weekly services include rosary litany sermon and benediction each Wednesday at 7 45. Willow Rebeka Lodge 1 C C F held a regular meeting at Union Church Monday with Hor tense Locke as noble grand presiding.

Fr. Armour The Stizmatines Our Lady Help of Christians Church Willow Rebeka Lodge 1.C.C.F Union Church Hortense Locke Noble Grand

Acton Week Police Reports Note Vehicle Crash and Vandalism

Police log details a Thursday crash at Spruce and Arlington in Acton injuring Harry Holt and prompting transport to Emerson Hospital. Friday and Saturday see arrests for unauthorized target shooting, vandalism at Louts Acton Grammar School, and a breaking and entry at the regional high school with the perpetrator appre hended by school authorities.

Anderson Holt Allston Cambridge South Acton Louts Acton Grammar School

Foreclosure Mortgage Bill In Essex County Superior Court

In Essex County Superior Court a bill in equity filed by Joshua A. Gold and DeVito mortgage holders seeks foreclosure by power of sale against Francis C. Tribed and Eileen D. Thibeault of Georgetown for property at 6 Caribou Street Medford. The case, under Soldiers Civil Relief Act considerations, requires writs and answers by April 5 1960. Clerk duties and Chief Justice signatures are noted.

S. S Francis. C. Tribed Eileen D. Thibeault Georgetown Essex West Neings Bank Joshua A. Gold and DeVito Luing Gage Caribou Street Francis C Tirety A. D Paul C. Renquire Edward J. Sil

Probate Court for estate of Josephine B Prendergast

A petition to probate a will for Josephine B Prendergast of Concord Middlesex seeks executors Thomas E Prendergast and John P Prendergast without bond. Objections must be filed in Cambridge by 10:00 AM on April 20 1960. Witness John C Leggat Esquire First Judge. March 21.

Middlesex Josephine B. Prendergast Concord Thomas E. Prendergast John P. Prendergast Cambridge John C. Leggat Esquire

New High Plans SHC to Rotary

Concord, three the State Public Wi mens led by Rez ton engineer spoke and guests of Cone Club Thursday n Johnson's Their subject Accelerated Highway projected by Goy. program chair land Priest preside Nichols presided Makeups of Inter W Dee Ernest Verr L Bumford Renee Priest all at Bedford F Clark Vero Beach Liam K Walters Smethurst both at Samuel G Kent at Albert M Coffey at Priest at Los Ang George F Rohan at Clayton Mersereau

Concord Wimens Rezton Cone Club Johnson’s Goy. Com Preside Nichols Inter Dee Ernest Verr L. Bumford Renee Priest Bedfor F

Will of Annie B Yakne Acton probate filing in Middlesex

Commonwealth probate records announce a petition to admit a will for Dora A Berriman as executrix in Middlesex, with bond without surety. Persons with interest may appear in Cambridge Court by 3 PM on April 13 1960 to contest or defend the instrument.

Middlesex Annie B. Yak Acton Coun

Trust estate notice in Cambridge court appears

Fragmentary notice dated in the county references Orion O Ames trust and a trustee presenting an allowance. It directs filing a written appeal at Cambridge court on a specified return day with witness John noted.

Commonwealth of M Probate CO Middlesex Orion O. Ames Herbet Said Lowance Cambridge John

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