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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1962
Page
15
A review outlines population growth tied to new dwelling construction and shifts in municipal employment from 1956 to 1962. It cites a potential gain of over 2000 residents, changes in department staff, and total salary expenditures rising from 516,907 to 754,091 with a 23 percent overall raise.
A Maynard town meeting explored a plan to keep children in schools after a 15 to 20 minute warning, with three days of food supplies and drills. Officials noted no plan is 100 percent safe, discussed parent access, and stressed public education for civil defense. An upcoming public meeting will gather further ideas on protections against nuclear danger.
Acton Library acquisitions include varied works from fiction and non fiction such as The Tiger of Ch in and Dr Spock Talks with Mothers. The list spans history politics science and classics with titles like World War I Evolution and The Privateers.
A lever seeks funding to support local schools and determine Maynard’s eligibility for federal aid under a new law. The plan aims to secure assistance with a decision expected to occur late in January.
Concord Dairy Herd Improvement Association announces points totals for outstanding herds for the past month. Great Brook Farms Carlisle ranked eighth with 26.6 points.
A feature outlines the White House tour experience hosted for Mrs. John F. Kennedy. The piece highlights public rooms, historical artifacts, and the ceremonial context of the tour. It reflects on the era’s interest in national heritage and presidential accessibility.
Concord's cemetery committee runs the national shrine section with two permanent and ten temporary staff. In 1961 the town allotted 15,465 for salaries and 3,435 for expenses. The year saw 21 lots sold 45 burials and six cremations supervised.
Sudbury and Maynard discuss a water supply sale as Sudbury plans to elect a new water commissioner. A three member cemetery committee oversees Sleepy Hollow and other town burial grounds and aims to preserve natural landscapes amid land expansion.
Two 19 year old inmates of the Massachusetts Correctional Institution fled a farm detail Wednesday noon and were captured Thursday afternoon on Carlisle street in North Acton. Stephen J. Rose of Fairhaven and Ronald A. Kehoe of Lynn were seized by state police and guards without a struggle and returned to custody. They face five year terms for breaking and entering and larceny with Kehoe already sentenced for armed robbery.
The Carlisle Womans Alliance branch met at Mrs. Waldo D Wilsons home on Concord road. Retired teacher Miss Pauline Kohlrausch spoke on Thoreau and a covered dish luncheon followed. The group plans a Nov 29 coffee hour at Mrs. Frank S Berry's home with Mrs. Merrill C Hobart assisting.
A church announces a discussion group titled How Serve to be held Wednesdays from 8 to 10 PM. Interested persons should contact Mrs. Jean Copp at 443ongle.
Parents may visit the newly installed language laboratory at Lincoln Sudbury High School during the PTSA open house on Monday November 26. School officials invite families to see the space and learn about the program.
Sudbury Sunday marks the opening party for the annual fall exhibit hosted by the Sudbury Art Association. The event introduces new works and features local artists showcasing painting sculpture and mixed media.
Members are asked to deliver two paintings ready for hanging to the ballroom of Wayside Inn on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. The exhibit is open to the public.
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