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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1959
Page
1
Disjointed OCR fragment cites events in Lexington Con Carlisle Stow, with references to kickoff times 10 30 and upcoming decorations. Mentions post letters, Boys Catholic location, Sudbury, WBZ, registrar Clement and motorists payment issues. No clear single event or outcome.
A fragment notes rivalries over France's gourmet food displays, mentioning dogs and cats in the context of culinary presentations. The readable bits suggest a local feature or column remarking on page showcases.
Eleven newly qualified Concord Girl Scout leaders received pins at a simple Scout House ceremony. Mrs. Ronald Brooks, council president, awarded pins to Mesdames Calvin Buckley, David Burr, Robert Cobb, Albert Ehrenfried, Benjamin Gurley, Ralph Haskell, Robert Hoddeson, David Middleton, William Newsom, John Nichols, and Elliott Bartlett.
Neighbors held a celebration at the home of one of their daughters Mrs Cyril Perkin Hill Street for Mr and Mrs Wood on a wedding date. They received an electric fry pan and gifts. The couple have two daughters and one son Mrs Perkin Mrs Richard Purinton and Robert Arthur of West Concord and nine grandchildren. Mr Wood is a World War II veteran and former commander of James J Mansfield Post A L No 158. Mrs Wood is the Ladies Auxiliary president serving four years prior.
Junior prom was held last Saturday at the Rod and Gun Club with decorations bright and evening attire noted. The event showcased student plans and campus social life in a festive school gathering.
Recent arrivals at Emerson Hospital include a son to Mr Roger Morse of Hill, born November 136, and a daughter to Mr T Skeen of Meadow One Road Wayland, born November 11, with additional/* unreadable* entries for Wet Actos and Nov.
A fragment notes teenagers embarking on a designated year within the United context. The readable text suggests a social or cultural milestone but lacks concrete dates or organizations to specify further.
A concert at the Evangelical Free Church Sunday drew throngs as attendees gathered for a weekend program. Local notes mention a Harvard Trust branch opening in Littleton and a K of C Holy Hour event, with police activity noted in brief.
Local police chiefs attended a dinner with District Attorney James Droney on Monday at Sea-N-Serf. Droney outlined his methods and expectations for local chiefs, with attendees including Robert E. Hey cord, Michael J. apresay, Edward J. Collins Jr., Acton, Leo J. Alego, and Lincoln.
Concord residents Mr and Mrs Samuel Melisi formerly Alice Fell marked their 25th anniversary with a quiet party at White Marble Road. The couple received many beautiful presents and were joined by relatives including Mr and Mrs Keils Paye.
Williams confessed to stealing tools valued at $60 to $100 from Macone's Garage Monday. He received six months in the House of Corrections with a two year suspended sentence for prior thefts connected to Jenney Station. Pierre A. Northrup presided. police conducted interrogation and stakeout before Williams’ arrest.
Concord council members held their annual memorial holy hour at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Relatives of deceased members attended and Rev. Jo Chuck Roxbury was guest speaker with other members taking part.
A birth is reported in Concord for a son named Peter Smith to Mr and Mrs Douglas Sylvia Adams Toad with details including date in November.
The Post Office Savings Bank of Britain is described as the largest institution of its kind in the world with over 22 million active accounts and total balances around 1.7 billion pounds, about 4.76 billion dollars.
Concord reports two GI suspects from Fort Devens arraigned in district court on malicious destruction and larceny charges. John R. Rudko, 19, Newark, Ni g, and Richard H. Johnson, 22, Lexington, were accused of attempting to steal a telephone from a roadside booth on Route 2. Police detentions followed, with both admitting their actions after two hours of interrogation and Pierre A. Northrup ordering transfer to Billerica.
The Concord freshman class selects officers with Gerald Ireland as president and David Faxon as vice president, Jacqueline Webster as secretary. The girls include Driscoll and Sabe Brown. boys include A. A. Hoyt. Elected to the two year student council are Carol Austin Donna Dickson Ger Brown Rob Clark Roy Clark.
Concord bowler Bregoli rolled 403 for season high as the Anchors beat All Stars 1694 in five-man Derby at Concord Bowl. His score surpassed Shirley Recco’s 385 and echoed Waul Chernak’s 406 and Tony Dessie’s 422 in nearby towns. Bregoli is a veteran worker at the Concord Post Office.
The Concord Orchestra announces a children's concert to be held at the Alcott School auditorium on December 6 and a second public concert planned for February. They seek donations to support the events and orchestra activities.
A note describes an Advent service where parish commissions will review their work. The group, including Paul Eins Holst and Mrs Gale, will hear an address from Bishop Rt. Rev. Arthur C. Lichtemberger on national TV channel WNAC.
Roy W. Deaver, 37, received a $100 fine and one year probation after being charged with reckless driving. Trooper Dwight Calvert Deaver reported the vehicle weaving between lanes at about 10 miles per hour.
Town Engineer Anthony J. Canon has resigned to accept a higher salary with a private firm. The resignation, announced by Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson, took effect Friday, November 20. No successor named. applications will be taken for the $6,750-a-year post.
A well attended session at Spaulding School featured director William England of Research Associates discussing education. Mrs. Mark D. Elliott presided as president while members were reminded of the Carl deSuze show and upcoming Christmas musicale.
A West Concord youth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Dow Jr., distinguished in the 30th annual Our Yankee Soldier program. He serves in the First Tank Battalion and is part of the Outstanding West Concord selection.
Theodore M. Nelson announces the consolidation of three departments under the public works department effective January 1. The departments tree, moth and Dutch elm will be administered by Superintendent John H. Robinson with Charles F. Myette as foreman. Myette will continue as free oe nn Menagerialison. change made for organizational reasons.
Concord Lions high point was a 30 minute sound and color film titled Red Sox Stars of 1958 shown after supper. President Robert L. Carter led the business session at Howard Johnson's with co chairs named for the Christmas party.
An airman who graduated from Concord High enlisted in January after leaving last June. The note highlights his service path and hometown.
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