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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1961
Page
5
A Maynard Massachusetts resident petitions for leash laws to curb nuisance and health concerns from roaming dogs. She cites unsafe yards, property damage, and fear for children and asks towns to enforce stricter dog control. The letter notes other locals share the complaint and mentions water pollution concerns raised by the Massachusetts Audubon Society.
Concord Orchestra begins its ninth season on Thursday September 14 with Attilio Peto returning as conductor. Peto, Boston Conservatory faculty, has prior posts with the Boston Symphony and Metropolitan Opera orchestras. The 1961-62 schedule includes a children’s concert in Concord and Acton, a winter concert with a local soloist, and a spring joint concert with Concord Chorus. Rehearsals start at 8 p.m. at the junior high on Stow Street. Huston invites local players to attend. call EM 9.5005 for details.
Acton-Episcopal women plan an old fashioned auction and food sale at Acton Town Hall Saturday at 10 30 a m Proceeds go to the church building fund Items go on display at 9 a m with viewing for prospective buyers Catering will be available and auctioneering will be by Charles F Hale & Son Inc of Boston The sale includes a 100 year old chair two Hong Kong lamps authentic copper gold panning pans copper pitchers a 14 pound turkey and an eight foot pram boat among other furniture glassware china silverware and appliances
Concord police faced two indecent exposure cases with descriptions of a car and occupant but no license numbers hindering pursuit. A rock throwing trio injured Cheryl Ann Strayton, 14, at Rod and Gun Club pond. they admitted guilt and were detained after treatment at Emerson Hospital for facial and eye lacerations.
The Sunday school at Our Lady Help of Christians Church will begin on Sunday after the 8 a.m. mass, offering instruction for parishioners following the morning service.
The late John M. Eaton of East Cambridge died in Cord last April 5 leaving an estate valued at $91,970.12 as per Middlesex probate court appraisers. Personal possessions totaled $39,970.12 while land on Musketaquid road valued at $52,000. Executor is son Rep. John M. Eaton Jr. The will dated December 17 1959 left items to three children and various relatives and institutions with rest to the issue per stirpes.
Bedford Mrs Isabella Bennett announces her daughter Georgina Mary Bennett will wed John F Kiely son of Dennis J Kiely and wife in November. Georgina Mary Bennett a Boston State Teachers College graduate teaches in Somerville. John F Kiely graduated from Boston College College of Business Administration.
Concord Congregational Church will reopen Sunday September 10 at 11 a.m. for a single divine service with Rev. Robert H. Barber delivering The Miracle of Growth. E Whitredge Clark leads the choir. Senior Youth Fellowship meets at 7 30 p.m. with David Curtis president and Elaine Abbott vice president.
Church school will reopen on September 17 with two sessions at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Two worship services will be held at the same hours, indicating a split schedule for the day.
Concord A announces a final campaign goal of 114 280 dollars for this year, up from 110 350 last year. The board sets the target after a budget review process with agencies submitting expense estimates and the budget committee vetting each agency before final allotments. Orrin G. Wood Jr., campaign chairman, says fundraising runs October 19 to 23.
Acton-Bruce Bottomley, 1961 graduate of Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, spent the summer at Philmont Scout Ranch Cimarron New Mexico as a ranger guiding groups and assisting with orientation. He dislocated a knee in a minor incident but continued work and met many new friends returning with slides. He assisted as assistant cubmaster for visiting cub scouts and plans to study engineering at MIT after Freshman Week in September.
The West Concord Fowler Memorial Library expands evening hours starting Sept 18. It will be open Mondays and Wednesdays 1 6 and 7 9 p m and on Tuesdays and Fridays 10 12 1 6 and 7 9 p m, with Saturday 10 12 and 1 6 p m. Closed Thursdays and Sundays. The main library remains 9 9 weekdays and 9 6 Saturdays.
Actor director Paul Henreid travels to Europe to discuss assignments with Tri Color Films in Paris and with Dino De Laurentiis productions in Rome.
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