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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1959
Page
1
Readable bits mention Carlisle and a local event in September with a racing motif. References to Crusade for In and Autumn Flair at 17 appear in notes about local activities. Names and places are uncertain but suggest community events in a coincidental local sheet snippet.
J Lyons Jr reports his car demolished in a late Saturday crash on Wealth Avenue. Residents of Hollow area heard a loud telephone noise accompanying the collision and alerted authorities.
Alfred J DeWolfe 3rd 26 a Waltham firefighter died at Emerson Hospital from injuries after his car rolled over three times on Codman road August 23. He was a Navy veteran and St Charles High School graduate. Surviving his wife Mary Geise two children Brian and Martha his parents and a sister. Funeral held at St E Church with Leo Brasco Funeral Home arranging services.
At a recent meeting the board voted to shift the regular noon closing to Tuesdays during the winter months for the coming school year. The change takes effect on Tuesday November 17 and continues through Tuesday March 22, with Nov 24 and Dec 22 excluded. Afternoon sessions will host teacher parent conferences and curriculum study as before.
Members prepare for an evening session in Concord election of officers and Pomona meeting at Mestre. The group also works toward the United Grange fair at the 4 H Center in Westford this weekend with local members busy preparing.
Dr Gordon Brown dean of engineering at MIT has been awarded a national engineering honor by the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. The award will be presented in October at a ceremony.
The Concord Chamber of Commerce joined 30 other Massachusetts chambers to back a governor signed bill creating an unpaid commission. The panel will study business, industry, and agriculture effects and report to the Senate clerk by January 27, 1960. The seven governor appointed members include three labor, three business, and one agriculture, with joint state administration committees oversight.
Conten will conduct the business session after collation. Col. John E. Mutty, director of civil defense, will be the guest speaker and be presented by secretary Rudolph W. Currier, program chairman. Plans for the fall meeting will be outlined. Shirley district meeting has been postponed.
Carlisle Congregational Church senior society of Christian Endeavor will host Sagamore Union at the first monthly meeting on September 15. Supper will be served. alumni Robert Allister is local president of the senior society.
Carlisle Grange No. 402 to install a new slate of officers at the October meeting. Newly elected master and overseer are named along with other posts including chaplain treasurer and secretary. Readership hints at March or date specifics within the fragment.
A disrupted group on Bradford Street planned to meet at the State House in Boston this morning. Police have been notified as pickets aim to secure an hourly wage increase in the ongoing dispute.
At St Bernard's yesterday a second mass was sung for Mrs Elizabeth McPhillips and today a month's mind Mass for Miss Margaret Morrison. Altar boys are John Kelliher and William Leary. Rev Edmund M Higgins is on retreat. Beginning next Sunday a children's Mass will be said at 8 o'clock at the Rose Hawthorne School Auditorium.
A Tuesday evening fire threat at the David Anderson home on Garfield Road caused minor damage after a trash bin ignition. No residents were home when the blaze started and a fire alarm sounded.
Qualifying rounds of the annual club ships were held at Concord Country Club over the weekend. Calvin B Geary led with 73 while notable scorers included James Clarke 89 and Holmes 90.
The Bist division of the National Guard traces its roots through Alabama and Mississippi back to early 19th century conflicts including the Seminole War era. This lineage reflects the Guard's long standing presence in the region and its evolving role across years of military organization.
Concord Marlboro resident 24 is found not guilty on charges of operating to endanger after investigation of August 17 road incident in West Concord. Patrolman Paul A Landini led the case before Judge Pierre A Nortatay.
A Nashoba area school prepares for an open house and community welcome event. Local officials invite residents to tour facilities and meet staff as the new term begins.
Concord mixed foursomes held over the weekend at Concover Club saw Calder 107, Mrs William son 106, and Mrs G Hail 109 leading scores in the event.
Concord public schools began this year with 384 new teachers at the Alcott School on Tuesday morning. The hires fill 18 existing positions and create 16 new posts to handle expanded elementary and secondary enrollments. The steady growth marks a significant staffing boost for the district.
West Concord Tudys softball team travels to Maynard for a 2 30 p m game against Avalon Club to aid the Jimmy Fund. The annual event at Little Rage Stor a field aims to raise about $100 for the fund as the hat will be passed.
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