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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1956
Page
6
A fragmented report notes a 9 a.m. march led by Selectman J. e Gettysburg to a road serving the Navy during World War II at St Michael’s cemetery. The text references a mark and fetenss, but the full details are unclear.
Memorial Day activities included services in front of the First Parish Church led by Rev. Marvin L. Derby Rev. David Pohl and Rev. Arthur Flynn. Local Legion post Boy Scout groups a CVQ band from West Roxbury and Air Force personnel from Hanscom Field joined the memorial procession and address at the V A hospital grounds.
The Bedford Rotary Club has been chartered by Rotary International. It comprises 30 charter members with A. Glenn Simm as president and general manager of J. B. Prescott Co. Ronald F. Davis serves as secretary. The Lowell club sponsored the Bedford chapter with George E. Whitaker as special representative. Meetings occur at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays at the Bedford Inn.
Stop and Shop Inc and Middlesex Institution for Savings with Concord Academy outline a 7000 square foot area acquisition extending from the rear parking area toward Public Works land. The plan includes a new street from Lowell road at town meeting approval, built at Stop and Shop cost, with about 5000 square feet of parking for a 15000 square foot store. Public hearing notes traffic concerns near Rose Hawthorne School.
Carlisle Grange No. 492 schedules regular meeting at the hall on Wednesday June 6 at 8 oclock with Mrs Alice Lovering as master in charge. Prior to that on Monday members attended the Lecturers Circle in Tyngsboro led by Edward R Stephen from Carlisle. Saturday a delegation plans to attend the Pomona reunion at Boxford.
The Sudbury Girl Scout news covers a May theater event by Troop 6 with costumes of red white and blue, a Uncle Sam style top hat, a flag ceremony, and a recited poem Your Flag and My Flag. Guests included Troop 90 and leaders Mrs Loud and Mrs MacCulloch helped transport scouts home after the show. Upcoming events note a May 31 Mother and Daughter Banquet and Court of Awards at the school cafeteria.
The Concord Friendly Service Sewing Group of the Trinitarian Congregational Church will meet at 9 30 a m on Thursday June 7 and the choir will rehearse at 7 30 p m.
Concord James Hinkle of 10 Peter Spring Road has accepted an appointment as English instructor at his alma mater Denison University Granville Ohio effective September 1 He presently works on his doctorate at Harvard University where he holds a teaching fellowship.
Carlisle announces a 1956 tax rate of 59 per thousand, up 11 from 47. Assessors chair Francis H. Dutton says higher appropriations totaling 22 000 plus 13 000 more for the school drive the jump, aided by a 59 000 valuation rise. Other assessors are Guy W. Clark and Charles D. Little.
Boston based United Press reports milk prices for Massachusetts consumers may rise July 1. Massachusetts milk control director Gerry Bond Jr says the price could jump one and a half cents per quart due to cold weather lowering supply, higher grain and labor costs, and a higher wholesale commodity index.
Mrs. Mary E. Steinmann of 254 Main Street celebrated her 80th birthday with a tea hosted by her daughter in law Mrs. Joseph M Steinmann. Born in Acton she has resided in West Concord for 60 years and is the widow of Matthew Steinmann.
Carlisle board of selectmen will hold a regular meeting Thursday night May 31 at 8 at the Gleason Public Library. Chairman Alonzo B Reed will preside. A plant and food sale was hosted by the Ladies Social Circle of Carlisle Congregational Church on the Hastings lawn Saturday. The next Carlisle Grange square dance is set for Saturday June 2 at 8 with caller Dick Steele of Lexington. Congregational Church members plan to attend a Provincetown boat trip Saturday. West Concord reports the arrival of Joseph O Shaughnessy born May 16 at Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden New Jersey, fifth child and third son to Mr and Mrs Martin O Shaughnessy Jr. Grandparents are Mrs Daniel Callahan of West Concord and Mrs Martin O Shaughnessy of West Medford.
TO GRADUATE Stow Ralph I Smith of 722 Commonwealth avenue Boston is a member of the graduating class at Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Boston Commencement will be at the Boston Opera House on June 8 Mr Smith is the son of Mr and Mrs George W Smith of Stow.
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