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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1962

Page

6

Concord Motorist Flips Car After Damages Estimated at $2000

A serious accident on Lexington road near Concord tied up traffic for over an hour. Donald Sloan Jr. veered across the road destroying a vehicle, striking a parked NH car and a light post before flipping onto its side. Sloan pleaded guilty to operating under the influence and leaving the scene. Damages were estimated around $2000.

Concord Lexington Road Donald Sloan, Jr Virginia Road Sloan Lexington Jor Sudney Thomas Westford Road Maurice McWalter

Acton Cong Church Names Staff For Open Church School

Acton Congregational Church outlines a busy opening day with 8 30 a m youth breakfast 9 15 church school for grades 3 6 at 9 30 young people service and 10 45 nursery and kindergarten during the church hour Dinner for teachers and staff at 7 p m today list includes Cradle roll Mrs Edward L Morrill and assistant Mrs Wendell Hess Crib nursery Mrs Robert Johnson nursery 3 year olds Mrs Vinal Kindert Mrs Robert Young Kindergarten led by Mrs P Corbett Browne and Mrs Adolph Wattu with assistants Pianist Miss Marcia Frost Superintendent Edward Hamlin Primary Grade I Mrs Richard Mills Grade II Mrs Richard Bateman II superintendent Donald Lennon Middle Marilyn Blom Grade III Mrs James Shane Grade IV Clarence Turner superintendent Mrs Donald Westcott pianist Mrs James Shane Junior Carlyle Sletten Grade V Edward McKay Grade VI James Parker Superintendent James Parker Assistant Superintendent Edward Hamlin Secretary Mrs James Parker

Acton Acton Congregational Church Young People's Church Edward L. Morrill Wendell Hess Robert. Johnson Vinal Kindert Robert. Young P. Corbett Browne Adolph Wattu Betsy McElvein Helen Donald Westcott James Shane Carlyle Sletten Edward McKay James Parker Richard Dixon Edward Hamlin

Haverhill Man Committed After Oil Theft Conviction

Stow Richard C Belmer of Haverhill was arraigned in Concord district court on a theft complaint involving waste oil from a South Acton road storage facility. He pleaded not guilty, then guilty, appealed, withdrew appeal, and was committed to a six month House of Correction after changing his mind again.

House of Correction

Membership Tea At West Acton

West Acton Woman's Club plans a membership tea Thursday Sept. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Mrs. William M. Veazey 4 Agawam Road. Women interested in joining may attend and contact Mrs. Veazey or Mrs. Booth D. Jackson. The club's first meeting is Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. at Acton Community Center.

West Acton Acton Community Center

School to Resume at Unitarian Universalist Church

Acton Church class es resume Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 9 30 a m. A new 9 30 a m fall schedule for weekly services began last Sunday and the youth group resumes Sunday meetings from 7 p m to 9 p m.

Acton Unitarian Universalist Church

Worker Injured In Fall At Allied Research Plant

A construction worker at the Allied Research plant on Virginia road in Concord Charies Vevere, about 40, fell yesterday morning and was rushed to Emerson Hospital by town firefighters George T. Barrett Jr and William P. Olsen. He suffered a back injury and was not in critical condition.

Concord Charies Vevere Lexington Allied Research Plant Virginia Road Emerson Hospital George T. Barrett, Jr William P. Olsen

Parish Fair at St Elizabeths Episcopal Sept 22

Sudbury projects by St Elizabeths Episcopal parish prepare for the annual parish fair on September 22 at the parish house Concord road starting 10 a.m. The event promises family friendly activities and entertainment throughout the day.

St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Parish Concord Road

Police Blotter Reports Rising Speeding and School Violations

Concord police report increased speeding complaints with radar oversights. Several offenders, including high school students, face district court action soon. Incidents include speeding and objects thrown at traffic, with two arrests to date and a suggestion to ground offenders until Christmas vacation. Officers also sell tickets for an October annual ball.

Sergt Wm. J. Costello District Court Registry of

Aeonal United Grange Fair Weekend Event Notes

The Aeonal United Grange Fair, at the 4-H center in Westford, runs Saturday and Sunday with a flag raising at 11 a.m. On display are contests, sheep and goat shows, barbecues, band concerts, a pet show, and a coronation of a queen. An auction with Elmer Heald as auctioneer is planned. prizes include a $50 savings bond. Sunday features an address by John E. Johnson, master of the state Grange.

United Grange Westford Frederick S. Flannery Elmer Heald Granges Lincoln Carlisle Bedford Wesford John E. Johnson State Grange

Korea Today lecture thrills Sudbury crowd with slides

Peter Osgood spoke on Korea Today at Center School Auditorium drawing an enthusiastic Sudbury audience. Slides showcased Seoul scenes including pagodas gardens bridges and flowers. Attendees admired native costumes and an exhibit. proceeds support a farming project and orphans aided by Osgood with clothing from Sudbury.

Sudbury Peter Osgood Korea Center School Seoul Peter

Zarrilli Buys Post Road Building for Retail Store

Sudbury resident Vincent F. Zarrilli purchases a commercial building on the Boston Post road once used for soft beverage manufacturing. Located across from Shelly's Country Store, the structure will serve as a wholesale warehouse initially with a retail store planned for a later date.

Sudbury Vincent F. Zarrilli Victoria Road Boston Post Road Shelly’s Country Store Zarrilli

Church Groups Invite New Members After Early Mass

Acton members of the Holy Name Society at St Elizabeth of Hungary attend 7 a.m. communion on Oct 7 then hold a brief business meeting. Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality meets Sunday at 4 p.m. with Rev William Smith as guest speaker on his South African missionary work.

Acton Holy Name Society of St

Lions Will Plan Fall Campaigns in Acton

Acton Lions schedule a Tuesday 6 30 p m supper meeting at Acton Center Woman's Clubhouse with President Julian J D Agostino presiding and the program to be announced. At the last meeting Peter W Princi collector of customs gave an interesting talk. The club plans a full membership drive and the annual October light bulb drive.

Acton Acton Center Woman's Clubhouse Julian J. D’agostino Peter W. Princi Commonwealth Acton Lions

Carlisle's League List Orientation Meeting

Carlisle-Carlisle unit of the League of Women Voters will hold an orientation Monday at 3 PM at Mrs. Maurice Rifkin 10 Craige Circle. Mrs. Roger C. Fenn will speak on the LWV structure and functions. Refreshments served. Yesterday the local unit attended a state LWV conference in Framingham.

Carlisle League of Women Voters Maurice Rifkin Craige Circle Roger C. Fenn Church Green Concord L.W.V Framingham

Concord School Committee Member Resigns in Concord Mass

Mrs. Tomlin E. Brown resigns from the Concord School Committee effective after the September 10 meeting. She notes automatic resignation from the Concord Carlisle Regional School Committee and thanks residents for four years of service.

Concord School Committee Concord Tomlin E. Brown Ralph T .Haskell Mass Haskell Concord- Carlisle Concord Public Schools Concord-Carlisle

Sudbury School Enrollments Top 2,000 For Year Start

Sudbury reports Monday enrollments exceed 2,000 with 357 at the junior high and 1,754 in elementary grades. Census estimates align closely with last spring projections though Loring School surpasses estimates due to a new building.

Sudbury Loring School Fairbank Haynes Horse Pond Loring Nixon South Haynes School

Brooke's Workers Meet In Concord

Concord hosts a Brooke campaign gathering with Edward W. Beebe attending as Maynard coordinator. Attendees include Harriet E. Fouratt Virginia N. Robinson Frank E. Johnson Howard L. King and Walter Larkin as Brooke supporters.

Brooke Concord Edward W. Brooke Maynard Edmund W. Beebe Harriet E. Fouratt Virginia N. Robinson Frank E. Johnson Howard L. King Walter Larkin

Missionary Talk Sparks Whist Series Plans

West Concord Fr William Bradley, Maryknoll missionary, spoke at Court of Our Lady Help of Christians C D A No 1116 meeting. He showed Africa films. Mrs Bernard Culkins served refreshments. A three whist party series for the fall was announced with dates and venue to be announced. Next meeting set Oct 9.

West Concord William Bradley Maryknoll Court of Our Lady Help of Christians C.D.A Bradley Africa Bernard Culkins

Tambora eruption details from Collier's Encyclopedia

The 1815 Tambora eruption on Sumbawa near Java lasted a week and was heard 1,000 miles away. It expelled about 24 cubic miles of material into the air and caused three days of darkness across roughly 300 miles.

Tambora Sumbewa Java Collier’s Encyclopedia

Presbyterian Day Observed at Rindge Cathedral

Sudbury plans a 3 p.m. Sunday service at Cathedral of the Pines Rindge New Hampshire marking the 50th anniversary of the Synod of New England founding. A massed choir from 20 churches will perform and Rev Dr Sean J Taylor will speak. Public invited.

Sudbury Cathedral of the Pines Rindge N.H Synod of New England Synod Sean J. Taylor General Council of United Presbyterian Church

Golden Age Club to Convene First Season Meeting

The Golden Age Club will hold its first meeting of the season on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in First Parish Church with a buffet supper. Also noted are hospital admissions from Sudbury including Mrs. M. I. Coined and Mrs. Leta C Dowse.

Golden Age Club First Parish Church Marlborough Hospital Sudbury M. I. Coined Center Street Leta C Dowse Pinewood Avenue

Orioles 1962 Sudbury Little League Champs

Sudbury Rays the Orioles win the 1962 Sudbury Little League title in a best of three set after a 11-2 rout by the Red Sox in game one. Orioles stay alive with 3-2 win and finish strong 9-5 as Ed DeGraeve and Pete Gatti lead the squad.

Orioles Sudbury Raytheon Red Sox Hooper Hardware Red Sox Maurer Roerig Mann Cook Gatti Bob Kirshner Berry Bill Kirshner Mann Orioles Bob Brescia Phil Brescia Kirshner Durand Berry Kirshner Davin Y Power Ed DeGraeve Pete Gatti

Carl and Frank Plan Regatta at Fort Pond

West Concord Carl and Frank Inc announces an open regatta on Sunday at 10 a.m. at Fort Pond Littleton. Camp Washoba location invites individuals and families to participate with information from Anderson's Photo Shop Concord. Nominal registration fees fund prizes.

West Concord Carl and Frank, Inc Fort Pond Littleton Camp Washoba Anderson Concord

New Town Citizen Attacked During Move In

Carlisle Thomas Hollis of New Town suffered an attack at his new home while moving in on Saturday. He was taken by Concord ambulance to Emerson Hospital where he remained a patient on Monday. Hollis previously lived on Piper Road in South Acton and before that on Sudbury Road in Concord.

Carlisle Thomas Hollis Lowell Road Acton Concord Emerson Hospital Piper Road South Acton Sudbury Road

Holy Name Loop Roll on Sundays

In opening Holy Name League games at Tutte's Alleys Rangers beat Red Wings 3-1 Leafs defeat Canadiens 3-1 and Blackhawks topple Bruins 3-1. Leading scorers were T King 327 A LeSage 200 J Fava 308 S Johnson 304 W LeSage 301. Matches continue weekly.

Maynard Rangers Red Wings Maple Leafs Canadiens Blackhawks

Deaths and Fug Maynarae Kane at 72 in Acton

Anne M Brennan Kane, age 72, of Acton Nessing Home after long illness, formerly of Ferryland Newfoundland, resided 64 years. Widow of John J Kane, mother of John Newonville and a daughter, member of St Budget's Church. Funeral Mass at St Bridget's with Fr Callahan. burial at St B's cemetery. funeral home Joseph Puneral.

Obituary: Louis Kimball 99 of Acton

South Acton burial notice for Louis Kimball born in Haverhill died Monday at Boston City Hospital. Survived by sisters Mrs Otis Reed of Acton and Mrs Verne. interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

South Acton Elnathan Jones Ricobell Prospect Street Boston City Haverhill Kimball Otis Reed Acton Verne O'Clock Woodlawn Cemetery

Funeral Service For World War I Veteran Held

A funeral was conducted Tuesday from Joseph Dee & Son Funeral Home in Concord for a World War I veteran described as a York pastor and sub deacon. Burial followed at St James Cemetery in Boston after somber half staff flags in Concord and Castine. He was born in Boston.

Joseph Dee & Son Concord York St. James Cemetery Boston Castine

Bedford matron Elia E. M. Major dies. funeral today

Elia Eb M Major of 4 Ten Acre Drive Bedford died Monday. She was mother to Mrs Robert Oppenlander of Atlanta Georgia and Mrs Robert N Rasmussen of Bedford and leaves five grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. today at Bedford Funeral Home with interment in Shawsheen Cemetery.

Elia EB. M. Major Bedford Elia E. M. Major Ten Acre Drive Robert Oppenlander Atlanta Robert N. Rasmussen Bedford Funeral Home Shawsheen Cemetery

Funeral held for Mrs. Cora Frost widow of Luman Frost

The Bedford service for Mrs. Cora Sweet Frost 70 native of Windham Conn was officiated by Rev. Ted Fix pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church. Burial followed in Shawsheen cemetery. She lived with her son Wayne J. and previously resided at 22 Mardis Street. She leaves two grandsons and five great grandchildren.

Bedford Cora (Sweet) Frost Luman Frost Wellnes Ted Fix Immanuel Baptist Church Shawsheen Cemetery Masardis Street

Obituary notices list Lim and West deaths with services

The notices report Oscar N. Lim ter and Fred H. West of Acton dying in September. Funeral services were held at local homes with ministers from Evangelical and West churches officiating. Interments occurred in local cemeteries. Survivors include family members and siblings, with details omitted in the fragmentary text.

Obituary Notice for Robert W. and Family Rites

Obituary fragment notes services held Friday at Rae-Tunnicliffe with Rev Robert ister of Trin al Church. Interment details follow as part of the family obituary record. Grandchildren are mentioned among mourners.

Robert W Rae-Tunnicliffe Robert Ister Trinal Church

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