12 May 1955
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1955
Page
1
A fragmentary newspaper item mentions a Concord meeting with references to a town clerk and a church anniversary next month. It notes donations and community actions including a fire sale and various activities tied to local organizations and residents.
Students from Concord High, including top performers such as Christopher Bil and Julia Har, excelled in the National Examination based tournament. The event featured participants from multiple schools with notable scores and recognition for outstanding work.
Ad seeks an individual described as a sturdy helper for a Maynard based company. The listing calls for reliable labor near the company docks and mentions flexible hours and possible long-term employment. No other details provided.
A. W. Cleveland of General Radio Company in West Concord has been named business and organization chairman for the 1955 Community Chest campaign covering Concord and West Concord. He previously served as Lexington district director in 1947, led the Lexington Red Cross in 1947 1948, chaired the Lexington Community Fund in 1948, and was president of the Lexington Community Chest in 1946. He sits on the Concord Rotary Club and leads the Concord Chamber of Commerce as president.
Concord school committee votes to end summer term on June 17, moving up from June 22. The plan yields 181 school days for all grades, with new hires Mrs. Jane Leanderson to teach second or third grade, Miss Lolita Perduyn to lead elementary PE, and Mrs. Eleanor Conner named secretary at Thoreau School replacing Anna Sape.
The King's Daughters convene at Mrs. Berkeley Wheeler's home on Musketaquid road Tuesday May 17 at 2 o'clock.
Concord police lieutenant with over 25 years service, former sergeant, promoted January 1954, may retire later this month. He is married with three sons and resides at 14 Central Street West.
Concords Red Cross chapter cancels its annual Water Safety program due to exceptionally high water levels at Walden Pond. Superintendent Fred Hart reports beaches flooded, making classes unsafe for children after three decades of sponsorship.
May processions are planned for Sunday afternoon at St. Bernard's Church and Our Lady Help of Christians Church. A coronation of the Blessed Virgin and benediction of the most blessed sacrament will follow.
Larry Frawley 39 Central Street replaces retiree Frank L McCormack as assistant deputy at the Massachusetts Reformatory. He joined the Norfolk Prison Colony in 1930 and moved to the reformatory in 1932. Frawley rose through ranks and has served as acting assistant deputy since April 3. He is son of late Thomas E Frawley and is married to Loretta Dee.
The Concord board of health announces a two day dog clinic for rabies inoculation. First session Friday May 20 at the road department garage curfew 4 to 5 pm. Second session Saturday May 21 at West Concord Fire Station 4 to 5 pm. Dogs must be leashed or restrained per regulations.
Concord building inspector reports 26 permits issued in April with total value 202,800. Notable projects include multiple residential dwellings for Irvin Monsen on Bedford Street and additions, reroofs, and garages for several property owners. Added new construction and alterations list totals and compares to prior year.
Concord Lions Club members elected new officers at a Tuesday supper. Rudolph W. Currier becomes president on July 1 and installation is set for June 28 at Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club with Leon J. Moreau presiding.
A James J. Mansfield Post gathering at the Veterans Building outlined plans for Memorial Day observances and a statewide blood donor program. Volunteers are urged to contact Commander Thom E. Meehan for participation.
Howard D. Butler Sachem Council executive of the Boy Scouts will be guest speaker at the West Concord Boy Scouts 40th anniversary party at Union Church. The event is set for Thursday night May 19.
Concord prepares May 30 events with parade and ceremonies at the war memorials. Public ceremonies committee includes John F. Donovan Michael B. Gormely Jr Frank J. McLaughlin Judge David B. Williams and Arthur Wood. A meeting was held last week to lay preliminary details.
Concord DeMolay Chapter will meet Friday night May 13 at 7 30 at Masonic Temple with Master Councillor Dav id LeBallister presiding. A Mothers Day service was held at the hall last Sunday night with good attendance.
In Eglin Range 52, over 5000 witnesses saw a power packed display of U S Air Force gear. Concord officials led by Archibald H Ferran joined guests including Thailand Prime Minister Pibul Songgram and hundreds of military and civic leaders.
The Concord drive raised 1880 dollars, 16 percent over its goal, said William K Walters assistant treasurer of Harvard Trust Company and campaign area treasurer. The statewide appeal totaled 246000 dollars, a record for the 11 year history of the campaign, with a 320000 dollar goal.
Robert W. Ted Brooks of 337 Main Street West Concord is hospitalized at the Veterans Administration hospital in West Roxbury recovering from surgery and reported to be recovering nicely.
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