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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1956
Page
2
Sidelights recap voter turnout and results in the town election with precinct totals for towns like Lexington and Concord. Notes include Adlai concession timing, Bush and Fingold in a Democratic incident, and remaining undecided outcomes as votes continued past early morning.
Parish collectors at St Bernard's and Our Lady Help of Christians west of Con will gather waste paper this coming Sunday. Residents asked to tie papers neatly and have them ready in front of their homes to boost proceeds for Archbishop Cush Inc.
The annual church fair returns Saturday from 10 a.m. to early afternoon with a patch program and tele line offerings. Proceeds benefit parish projects and community services.
In Lincoln, 1675 of 1860 ballots were cast or 93.3 percent as Republicans won all local offices. Ticket totals include Eisenhower Nixon 1393 in President race, Furcolo 402 for Governor, Gibbons 1367 for Lieutenant Governor, Cronin 301 for Secretary, Kennedy 303 for Treasurer, Fingold 1393 for Attorney General, Rogers 1430 for Congress, and several county positions alongside liquor and beer license approvals.
Carlisle voters show heavy turnout with Eaton leading the count at 508. Unopposed Concord Rep John Maton Jr. also tallies 508 while various statewide roles including governor Furcolo and secretary Furbush show partial tallies. Liquor license measures split with beer and wine approvals and package stores votes listed.
Concord church groups hold a 4 30 pm Sunday gathering with worship led by Susan Brown and Rosamond Webster. Rev Robert Shimoda of Northbridge speaks on My Journey From Shinto to Christ. Older youth visit Trinity Episcopal Church. Senior Fellowship meets at 545 pm. The note observes population growth.
Concord board accepts the resignation of Charles W. Allen of Wilson Road after three years as chairman. He cites personal matters and plans to move his family to Florida. H Whitte more Brown will chair the board for the rest of the term and the vacancy will be filled at the February 1957 town election. Other members are Robert D. Parks Edward P. Chase and Archibald H. Ferrao.
Concord Players begin their 38th season with a fall huddle on November 14 at the Veterans Building. Three one act plays will entertain members and prospective members. Curtain is set for 8 22.
The board of selectmen announced the appointment of J Edward Finigan Cambridge Turnpike and Laurence R Bascom Prairie Street as alternate members of the board of appeals to serve until September 27 1957.
Joseph Clark of Philadelphia, Middlesex School alumnus class of 1919, defeats incumbent Senator Jim Duff in a surprise upset in Pennsylvania. A former Air Force colonel, Clark later ran for mayor of his home city and became its first Democratic winner in 84 years. He recently chaired his alma mater's board of trustees.
Parents invited to an eight o clock open house at the Concord-All School Auditorium. Mrs Weston B Haskell Jr will welcome attendees and Tester and Parent Group chair Jendell Warren will introduce new Superintendent Dr Robert S Ireland and Elementary Education Director Dr Virginia Biggy.
The Evangelical Free Church Couples Club in Concord held a belated Halloween gathering Saturday with fifteen couples sharing a family style meal served by Mrs. Allen Thoresen Mrs. Clough Vettrus and Mrs. Marion Purinton Jr. Games were led by Gardner Benson and Richard Purinton followed by chorus singing led by Mrs. Alfred Davis. Allan Smith spoke on Diversions using scripture. The evening ended with cider and doughnuts and fellowship.
The Concord chamber meeting discussed officers for 1957 with 12 directors present. Nominating committee named Fred Boyd James Condor David Pilkington and William Walters as three year directors. An extra meeting on November 26 was set to elect officers and introduce new directors. Membership and finances were reviewed and dues kept by adding members.
Concord residents welcomed new arrivals in the past week. A daughter was born October 31 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Cobb at 3 River Street. A son arrived November 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Donald King of 27 Southfield Road. A son was born November 1 to Mr. and Mrs. David E. Soronen of Plainfield Road.
Concord announces sealed bids for one new four wheel tractor shovel. Bids due by 2 p.m. November 16 and publicly opened. Specifications and pros available at Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson's office.
A tightly sealed bottle of heavily salted water kept in the car glove compartment in winter will provide an economical method to de-ice windshields.
Concord town manager Theodore M. Nelson reports the British flag lost during a television program at the Old North Bridge is safe at the British consul’s office. Local citizen Robert Needham found it unattended, folded it, and delivered it to the office.
At the recent meeting the court drew jurors for traverse duty at Superior Court East Cambridge on December 3. Persons named include Allan L. Spurr of Independence Road and Robert A. Perry of Laurel Street.
A historical note examines how prejudice narrows perception and hinders objective reasoning, urging readers to recognize bias and strive for open-minded analysis across fields of study and daily life.
Concord's heavy voter turnout favored Eisenhower Nixon by about 94 percent with 5608 of 5947 registered casting ballots. The town backed liquor in all forms and supported Rev John M Eaton Jr unopposed for the state legislature. Finishing results show Fingold leading for attorney general and Rogers carrying Congress seat.
Concord Lions Club will hold a regular meeting and supper at Howe ard Johnson's Restaurant on Tuesday November 13 at 7 o'clock. The program will be announced. The club's annual light bulb sale continues and members may contact officers. Officers attend advisory meetings in Bedford November 14 and North Chelmsford November 29.
Concord-Movies will show films tomorrow at 2 45 PM at the Harvey Wheeler School and Saturday at 10 AM at the Veterans Building. This week the feature is Once Upon a Time with Ted Donaldson plus a cartoon. All school pupils are welcome.
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