02 May 1957
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1957
Page
1
A fragmented note mentions about 90 bands visiting town for a festival and concerts under school control. It raises questions on laws and property rights tied to a new bowlers owners group and erection of a land use issue. The date May 27 is noted with a commissioner referenced.
Concord introduces a contemporary art display at the Free Public Library featuring Odic and Gaetana, inviting reflection on whether modern art communicates clearly. Critics question whether the works express meaningful ideas or speak only to specialists.
A fragment describes a booklet on accident prevention and vaccination for children aged one to six. It notes doctors immunize children against disease, but parents share responsibility, with mentions of the Lions Club and police safety officer James F. Hanley.
The James J. Mansfield Post American Legion schedules a regular meeting for Wednesday night May 8 at 8 oclock at the Veterans Building. Charles M. Byron will be present and plans for Memorial actions and county representation are discussed.
West Concord Massachusetts reformatory leaders of a hunger strike involving about 290 inmates of 420 are now in segregation. Principal Officer Edward S. Grennan reports they will remain there for some time.
The Concord event titled Stardust wowed attendees with blue and white celestial decor. Carol Martin led a glamorous queen’s court including Mary Fitzpatrick and Jean Elliott while Dave Evans steered the orchestra driven festivities.
Concord residents report a Boy Scout event to manage waste collection on the 31st. Volunteers will assemble in the Emerson School parking lot at 5:15 PM to organize the effort and assist with local cleanup.
The article lists residents summoned for jury service in Concord court proceedings. It notes three individuals selected to report for duty and outlines next steps for juror attendance.
Members elected new officers led by Mrs. Mock as president and Mrs. Mack as secretary. Committee chairs include Samuel Hazard troop organization, Roland Butterwell finance, F D Edes public relations, Robert Needham training, Douglas Reilly camp, Robert Eichler house, Edward Thomas registrar, Richardson employed personnel, Lloyd Arnold membership nominating, Mary Chamberlin and Francis O Sullivan as at large. Total volunteers reach 74 as leaders and committees support the Girl Scout Flowers of Concord with a speaker on Wild slides.
Concorde Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson attended a city and town meeting in Viney Massachusetts on March 16. The discussion covered traffic control, predicted growth in vehicular traffic, municipal insurance and revaluation plans.
Concord teacher Mrs Eleanor Taylor and aides Mrs Dickey Mrs Delfino Mrs Gault and Mrs Moran attended the second annual Boston Consolidated Gas Company sponsored lunch program workshop. Taylor spoke on Frozen Cookies from Concord and Our Bakery Program. Concord Council Knights of Columbus No 287 held a well attended old fashioned dance at Monument Hall Saturday evening.
City announces parking restrictions for Saturday's music festival on Laurel Street near Thoreau Park. Limited parking will be enforced to ensure safe traffic flow and pedestrian access during event hours.
Concord announces a quarterly Chamber of Commerce meeting on Wednesday May 8 at 8 p.m. in Peter Bulkeley School Auditorium. President John K. Damon and Executive Secretary George E. Erickson will be in charge and present 20 minute talks. Dr Robert S Ireland is a noted speaker among those scheduled.
Manager machines awarded to Addresso Graph Multigraph Corp. at a cost of $5 124 30. Two units to handle most of the respective billing. Bids for the parking areas resurfacing will be opened Friday at 2 p m at the Town House.
Members of Corinthian Lodge A F and A M invite friends to a ladies night at the Country Club on Friday May 3. The event features buffet supper and an orchestra for dancing with reservations through Ralph Haskell or tickets from Wally Macone Ray Young or other lodge officers.
Concord firefighters from both stations responded Tuesday to a threatening blaze in the D section off Walden street. The fire spread from a drain into the woods over several acres toward Route 2, with Acton crews filling in at the West Concord station.
The Concord Old Concord D A R chapter will hold its annual luncheon and meeting on Saturday May 4 at Hartwell Farms Lincoln. Dinner is at 1 p m Reports from the Continental will be given Mrs Wendell P Raymond president will reside.
Corporal and Mrs. T. Lee and their son David are on furlough, visiting relatives and awaiting reassignment.
Parade roster lists city leaders and marching units for Saturday at 2 p.m. from Old North Bridge to Emerson Playground with the Watertown American Legion and several high school bands. In rain, parade canceled and a rain day concert at the high school auditorium runs 2 to 3 p.m. featuring Weston Public Schools orchestra and local choirs.
Concord patrolmen Charles F Boardmen and Thomas Graham graduated today at exercises at the Motor Inn on Route 9 Framingham. The group marks more than half of the local department trained at the state academy and future officers will have opportunities to attend similar classes.
On Friday May 3 Troop 33 will hold a court of honor at the Thoreau School starting 7 30 followed by a dance led by Roy Perry. Admission is free. Parents may attend the court of honor but the dance is for boys with dates.
A brief report notes a commitment under Chapter 123A taking place at West Concord on Tuesday. The action involves a patient in a Massachusetts facility undergoing intake and treatment procedures. Authorities indicate the move is part of standard court-ordered mental health care.
About 5200 students from 38 schools will take part in a Concord festival on Saturday May 4 featuring 90 free concerts in eight halls led by K Yeremian and other directors. The day includes band and chorus performances from Alcott Audi Bulkeley and Trinity churches with judges from various colleges and schools.
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