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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
7
A brief notice details a Delgrove area blaze with local responders deploying suppression efforts. No injuries reported. authorities warn residents to avoid affected streets and prepare for possible evacuations while fire crews work through the afternoon.
A Sudbury group formed a Newcomers Club and chose Conroy as president at a recent meeting. Officers include John road vice president La ta treasurer Mrs Frank Russell social chair Mrs Neal Breesman publicity historian and J Robert McHaffey director. Social committees cover golf bowling and bridge. Francis Koppers innkeeper at Wayside Inn and Mrs John Childs were guests. Anyone interested may call Mrs Mahaffey or write Box 422.
The Evening Standard notes a consignment of a new French car model arriving at London docks. A bilingual notice warns in English to handle with care and in French to look after her, followed by a U.S. Savings Bonds promotion.
The Maynard Luther League staged a mystery program at St Johns Ev Lutheran Church honoring Pastor Richard D Rintala. The event featured narratives and slides recounting his life from childhood through ordination in 1954 and his first parish work. Family members former classmates and church members attended as backgrounds music and slides enhanced the tribute.
Pittsfield inventor Frank C. Guida claims his automatic cigarette putter-outer could save many lives by stopping smoldering butts. He notes careless smoking and matchs cause about 1,200 U.S. deaths yearly. A separate item reports St John’s Luther League youths presenting Psalms and Proverbs with a closing prayer and fellowship.
A Sudbury High School Choral group under director Robert G Wentworth delivered a standout concert praised for its tonal control and presentation. Alfred J Crowley lauds the performance and urges a public reprise for broader enjoyment and recognition of the students.
The piece notes a shift toward integrated gas heating and air conditioning as a family choice. It highlights gas systems providing one fuel for multiple tasks, potential rate advantages for water heating and cooking, and ease of maintenance. It describes forced warm air and radiant heating via gas boilers with ducts or floor piping, plus add‑on gas air conditioners for year‑round comfort.
Middlesex Central Pomona Grange will hold a meeting Wednesday featuring the fifth degree. Supper is served at 6:30 p m at the Methodist Church. The gathering, led by Master Russell Nayior, will follow at the town hall. The report mentions mule deer and whitetail deer.
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