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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
5
A report from Boston records a barge incident on Thoreau Road involving Jesex Laun and son with activity noted on Saturday and Fridays. No injuries announced and authorities began basic site checks nearby.
Public notice from Acton Massachusetts County selectmen regarding public ways extensions and road viewings. Officials will convene in Cambridge on May 1953 and again in 1956 to assess extensions from Penney Street to Gould Farm Road and Willow Street, with a legal viewing by commissioners and town clerk.
Fragmentary court filing notes a bond filing and examination deadline with phrases about presentation to Marion and a return day. The text indicates actions in a legal proceeding and potential objection or order for examination. Additional legible terms reference “state,” “bond,” and “presented to.”
Middlesex Soil Conservation District notes a shift to underground drainage using tile and fiber or plastic pipes as a permanent, low maintenance method. Farmers already installing this year include Elzear Dumont, Weston Nurseries, Natale Arena, Andy Boy, Leopold Schiavi, Modesto Simeone, Charles Dowse, and John Nicklasson, with many more planning installations.
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Foss of Rutland Street celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary when 24 guests from Maynard Carlisle Concord and Nashua New Hampshire surprised them at the Eliason home on School Street. The gathering included cake refreshments and a plant as a gift with assistance from Esther Eliason and Mrs. Mary Cann.
Mrs Albert Saari hosted a miscellaneous shower May 14 at Bradley Lane for Miss Sylvia Wanhatalo of Greatroad in anticipation of her June marriage to Henry Estabrook of Hudson. Guests came from Maynard Stow Hudson Sudbury Boston and Acton. The bride-to-be opened many lovely gifts before refreshments were served.
Classified notice lists openings including female secretary stenographer clerk-typist and part time rolls baker and factory matron positions in Concord and nearby towns. No experience required for some posts. various shifts and roles advertised by local employers.
John Childs rests comfortably at Hudson Hospital after a heart attack on May 6. The Laymen's Service Fellowship seeks newspaper donations by calling HI 3-6624, 3-6435, or 3-2106. Rev Dan Huntington Fenn installed as minister of First Parish Unitarian Church Wayland on May 13. Legion Hall in South Sudbury again available for meetings. Legion meetings every 2nd and 4th Thursday, Commander Clifford Nelson for details. Douglas Leonard leads a Boston Center for Adult Education course in Television writing. Center marks 23rd year with over 100,000 enrollments and current enrollment 7,500. five million adults now attend courses nationwide.
Concord Our Lady Help of Christians Church schedules a C Y O dance for Saturday May 19 at Monument Hall. Fire department reports 108 fire alarms and 99 ambulance calls as of Tuesday.
Bedford senior righthander Bill Siekman hurled a no hit no run game for Concord High against Wakefield at Emerson Playground. Concord won 8 0 in a one sided affair with Siekman allowing only two to reach second and none to third. Al Dougherty doubled for Concord the only extra base hit. Concord's league record improves to five wins four losses and seven and four overall. Batteries Siekman Beccy for Concord Lazzaro Maker Wentzel for Wakefield.
Middlesex School tennis swept St. Sebastian’s 6-0 and Groton 8-2. The seconds baseball squad defeated Noble and Greenough 11-6 and St. Sebastian’s 12-4 on the week.
Maynard Intra-Town Bowling League held its annual banquet at Red & Gun clubhouse with nearly 100 attendees. Tutto’s Alleys team received awards, including team plaque. Chuck Obin and Bert Gruber led ceremonies, while Tao attendees included local officials and Concord guests.
Jim Luker pitched a four hitter for Maynard in a 6-2 win over Weston. Dick Jones and Ralph Martino provided key hits as part of Maynard's offensive effort.
The Concord Rod and Gun Club holds its annual meeting and dinner on Wednesday May 23 at 7 pm at the clubhouse. Members receive a free chicken dinner prepared by Angelo V. Bartolomeo and his chef team. Afterward, installation of new officers will be conducted by Past President Gilbert M. Lawrence.
Maynard beat Marlboro 8 to 1 in Midland League play as pitcher Kulevich Kayes struck out 19 batters. Maynard built a 1 0 lead in the second, then 3 in the fourth and one more in the sixth. Marlboro scored their only run in the eighth off Kayes. Kayes added 2 hits in 8 plate appearances helping Maynard roll to the win.
Concord Annual Middle sex County rolloffs set for Bedford Alleys on Monday May 21 at 8 p.m. Maynard, the 1954 winner, is not entered this year. Teams include Acton Littleton Bedford Mill Dam Holy Name and West Concord. Opening pairings list Acton versus Littleton Bedford against Mill Dam Holy Name versus West Concord. Two top league teams advance to Tuesday championship.
Concord Christian Service Brigade defeats CSB Battalion of Pigeon Cove Chapel 6 4 in seven innings at Emerson Playground. Players include Hampson McGarigle Flannery Campbell Dolan Rein Goodman Anderson Specht and McWilliam. Gardner Benson gaves coaching. next CSB game vs Londonderry NH at 2 30 pm on Saturday.
Washington Senators began accepting mailed ticket applications for the All Star Game with noon EDT postmark priority. Calvin Griffith says tickets postmarked by noon will top the queue. refunds start June 20 for unsuccessful applicants. All seats are reserved, four tickets max, at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. The game is set for July 10 and proceeds go to the All Star Game fund. Michigan led iron ore production from 1890 to 1900.
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