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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
1
Fragmentary notes list tax payment reminders dates real estate references and upcoming community events. Mentions include poll tax timing at a center near Horrocks and a May schedule with a May 12 deadline and a May 14 gathering. References to local figures Dick Cleary and Parker appear amidiza.
Concord notes the Taxpayers Association annual meeting on April 30. New board members Elmina L. Snow and John K. Damon join five directors with former members Ellis Jr., Peterson, and Parks. Gordon H. Ogilvie and William Wadsworth re elected treasurer and clerk. Ellis Jr. becomes president, Arnold Jr. vice president.
Concord retiree True, 2 Laurel Street, injured in an April 23 accident, was readmitted to Emerson Hospital last Thursday with several broken ribs after his car collided with a Boston Gas Company truck at Stow and Hubbard streets.
Patrolmen William J. Costello and Martin S. Yauga graduated from the state police training school in Framingham on Thursday night. Costello ranked third in the class with 986 marks. Attending from Concord were Chief Robert E. Kelley Brig. Otis M. Whitney and Sergeant Charles W. Allen plus their wives.
Concord Free Public Library hosts an exhibition of Kelsey G. Reed drawings in the desk cases from last Saturday for two weeks ending May 11. The works focus on Lexington historic houses and express warmth through their subject and history. Reed, a retired businessman, studied at the Boston Adult Education Center.
Patrolman James F. Hanley and Patrolman Charles Boardman completed a Red Cross taught first aid course at Cambridge Fire Station with instructor Dutch Holland. Concord officers now serve as bona fide first aid instructors. Mr and Mrs Charles E Manion of Fairhaven road returned from a trip to Bermuda staying at the Belmont Manor.
Concord Rotary Club celebrated its 25th anniversary and ladies night at the Concord Country Club. More than 100 attended as charter members were honored and Twenty-five year pins were given to Hubert M. Wardwell John J. Bent Floyd Verrill Eliot Howard and W Stuart Allen whose pin was accepted by his son Charles W. Allen. Past Presidents Leslie O. Anderson and E Payson True were hospitalized. Edward K. True received the latter's pin. A memorial for deceased members was led by Past President How.
Concord Harding A Greene, general chairman of the Emerson Hospital Building Fund, announced at the first report meeting that the drive reached 52 percent of the $385000 goal. He urged every prospective giver to be called upon as most large gifts were already in and set May 7 as the final poor meeting.
Dr Tehyi Hsieh noted authority on the Far East will speak at the Concord Lions Club meeting Tuesday May 8 at Howard Johnsons after supper at 6 30. He will discuss Brain Washing Mind Changing and Reds Plan of Action. Formal officer elections will follow.
A study group session of the Woman's Union will convene at Walker Home Auburndale on Monday May 7 at 9 30 a m Mrs Mysters of the Medicand nm in Southern Rhodesia will speak Transportation will be arranged by Mrs James Crockett
John Jay, noted lecturer, presents the film Holiday for Skis at Wells A Hall Memorial Auditorium on Friday night at 7 30. Proceeds will aid Brooks School of Concord. A small admission is charged with tickets sold at Richardson Drug Company and the school's thrift shop on Independence Court.
The annual meeting of the First Parish in Concord will be held in the vestry Monday evening May 7 at 8 p.m. A parish supper precedes the meeting at 6 45.
The Concord Board of Selectmen commends Supt Elmer L Joslin for 38 years of service in the Concord Road Department. The letter from Charles W Allen Edward P Chase H Whittemore Brown Archibald H Ferran and Robert D Parks expresses deep appreciation and wishes for a happy retirement on April 30, 1956.
A violent electrical storm hit Concord Saturday night marking a first real spring day with temperatures in the 80s. Firemen responded to a Walden Street residence of Walter Johnson for a rubbish pile feared to be lightning related. Police were without radios during the storm.
The Rebecca Sewing Circle of Evangelical Free Church meets at 7 tonight at the church for a four dish supper. Members are asked to bring a friend to share in fellowship.
Concord plans to enliven the Democratic party after a seven member primary election on April 24 to fill 13 vacancies. Edward Loughlin Sr John Finigan Charles Doyle Thomas Garrity Jr William Dehoney Paul Counihan James Lyons will meet to fill the balance, with goals of boosting voter registration and candidate participation ahead of September state primary and November elections.
Concord residents are reminded of the Red Cross bloodmobile unit schedule at the vestry of First Parish Unitarian Church on Wednesday May 9 from 1 30 to 7 30 p m Donors are urged to participate and help replenish blood supplies in the community.
Middlesex School dramatic club stages Mr. Roberts by Hegen and Logan. Performances Friday May 11 at 7 30 P M and Saturday May 12 at 8 15 P M in Eliot hall assembly room. Tickets at the door. no reserved seats. Leading cast includes Tony Tilton Charlie Lund Pete Holland Chuck Harding. Lieutenant Girard role by Barbara Clark.
Those wishing to serve as donors may call the chapter office Emerson 9 2590. Concord Chapter has a quota of 150 pints.
A local notice announces the removal of their medical service or medication from a facility. Details specify the action to discontinue, the responsible party, and the intended timing for the change.
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