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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1960
Page
9
Health officials in Stow urge residents under 40 to get the Salk polio vaccine, with a May 31 target for first shots and a June 28 follow up for boosters. Dr Harvey will administer, a 50 cent fee per inoculation covers supplies, while volunteers assist with patient intake.
Acton Roxborough Auxiliary hosted a tea at Mrs Edward Bursaw s Piper Road home the Piper Homestead built about 1774. Dr Thomas Whitfield chief of pediatrics spoke on Exchange transfusions of newborn infants as members learned local history and viewed antiques including a grandfather clock and an English hawthorn bloom in the dooryard.
Acton two men faced district court on local traffic complaints. Robert P Wylie aged 21 pleaded not, paid 10 dollars in costs after speeding on Main Street at 3 10 p m on April 30. Arthur T Godding aged 19 pleaded guilty for speeding on Main Street at 6 20 p m on April 28 and was fined 10 dollars.
Local boys were inducted into Explorer Troop 140, West Concord, including Glenn Dutton and others. Miss Mildred McConnell spoke at the Congregational Church on Thursday evening. Framingham District Kennel Club’s beach show will place June 5 with Alonzo Reed as chief ring steward. 4 H clubs stay active with nature, horse, rabbit and radio activities. Radio club camped at Bay Cayouette’s, then joined Armed Forces Day in Bedford. Dr. Philip Kaucher preached The Prophet marking Theodore Parker’s centennial death. Selectmen meet Wednesday at Gleason Library. board of appeals to hear Neilson gravel petition June 2.
Lincoln observes Ascension Day with Holy Day Masses at St. Josephs. First Friday Mass set for June 3. Marie Teresa Khoury, Bangor native, born to Ernest Khoury Jr and Marie Gradeski. Grandparents: Ernest Khoury and Adam Gradeski. DeCordova Museum to host Festival of Arabian Nights on June 11. contact Lummas Salmon Natoli for entries. Frank Randolph Khoury born to Henry C Wood and family.
Acton Lions Club hosts a ladies night at Ray Harris' Bella Villa Route 27 Tuesday at 7 30 p m featuring steaks on the menu The next regular meeting is June 7 Attending this week s state convention are Wilfred Chano wall Charles MacPherson and President elect Paul M McPherson
Concord Garden Club hosted a well attended plant and flower sale at Antiquarian Society House with perfect weather. Mrs. Leo W. Mortenson led as general chairperson and was aided by a large team of committee members.
The cheetah is the fastest animal capable of reaching speeds up to 70 miles per hour. This speed marks its standing as the premier sprinter in the animal kingdom.
Concord Elks hosted Emblem Club members at Elks Hall for an Appreciation Party. Esquire Rodrick MacLeod escorted members inside. President Margaret Brown and Past Dist Dept Catherine Ed wardson attended beside other officers. Ed ward R Kelly served as toastmaster praising Emerson Hospital donations and gifts to the lodge.
An advertisement promotes a lightweight Silver King Rug Cleaner available for rent at 127 Main, Maynard, Minnesota, offering 80 percent savings on rug and carpet cleaning for do it yourself use.
In Suffolk Superior Court Judge John V Mahoney upheld a 5000 dollar bank account gift to Mrs Josephine Dee of Concord later of Arlington widow of Francis Dee a Boston school teacher The estate of George Buonos challenging the gift valued at 6000 dollars with sisters in Greece details that Dee met Buonos in 1944 and he often visited her Cape Cod cottage The bank book was given during his illness and the judge found the gift lawful
The Square Club of Massachusetts Firefighters met last week at Union Congregational Church in Maynard with a turkey supper by the ladies. The club, comprised of Masons who are firemen, plans its next gathering in Manchester. Entertainment featured the Adelines from Marlborough.
Cambridge General manager of five divisions of Dewey and Army Chemical Division W R Grace and Co has been appointed vice presidents by President George W Blackwood. They keep their current responsibilities including Thomas G Gibran Russell L Haden Jr Dr Jacob G Mark Edward L Mears and J Wade Miller. William L Taggart Jr Arthur D Angell and Dunbar L Shanklin continue as officers.
South Acton Police and fire crews responded before 11 p.m. Thursday to a fire in a station wagon owned by John M Welch of 111 Groton School Road Ayer. The car was being driven by his sister near Gear System. Carburetor battery and distributor were badly damaged and the interior had smoke damage. Chief H Stuart McGregor estimated damage at 100 to 150 dollars.
Howard R Johnson a carpenter and builder offers custom home construction and additions with roofing and remodeling work based in Lane Mar 5 5980.
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