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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1959
Page
20
Washington reports that starting Oct 1 motorists will pay an extra one cent per gallon of gasoline. The bill won approval as part of Eisenhower’s push to finance the 41 state interstate system and was signed into law to avoid disrupting road programs.
A comprehensive review since July aims to keep the highway program at minimum federal cost on a pay as you go basis. The measure raises the federal fuel levy to four cents a gallon for 21 months, costing highway users about one billion dollars, adding about six dollars and sixty seven cents to the yearly tax bill for a 10,000 mile driver.
The junior choir will sing at the dedication of the new religious education building on Sunday at 4 p.m. at Evangelical Congregational Church. The public is welcome. World wide communion is observed on Sunday October 4.
A honey bee can fly while carrying a load nearly as heavy as its own body. This remarkable feat highlights the insect’s strength and flight efficiency in navigating flowers and returning to the hive.
A local voter slate in Stow has elected Bonita Bobins as secretary and Robert Petersen as treasurer. The slate supports proposed school measures and governance changes in the district.
More than 90 attended an informal reception at Mrs. William Wilson s Lincoln home. Notable guests included two Norwegian students at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School Miss Cannes France and Miss Rene Svenson of Finland. Other guests were Barbara Neumann Susan Davis Charles McClennen and Pamela Blake all home for summer abroad.
Public invited to a one man exhibit by Donald at the Concord Free Library late this month. The event runs through October and is hosted by the Union Church Pilgrim Fellowship with Mr. Roger C. Fischer in charge for youth activities.
Last Thursday, Mrs. Lyle L. Grant, principal, reports 243 pupils enrolled at present, about 30 more than last year’s figures.
Fire Chief lists activity reports with calls including a resuscitation on Sept 13 a car fire Sept 17 on North Road and a fire on Sept 18. The note mentions the Sudbury Fire Department and the Fine Chief's Club in New Hampshire.
Judith A. Cornwall daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Cornwall of 1 aid road Acton Roxborough Regional High School graduate entered Simmons College as a freshman this week She played softball basketball and field hockey in high school and was art editor of the yearbook Her senior year scholastic excellence earned an Acton Firemen's Association scholarship
A public notice urges citizens to invest in United States Savings Bonds, promoting patriotic finance and national savings. The call to action highlights low risk and government-backed security as a means to support the U S economy.
Acton Roxborough Regional School Committee grants use of Blanchard Auditorium for a Harvest Ball at the Acton Community Center on Friday November 13. Registry of Motor Vehicles inspected contractors Ormel Laffin and John Davidson. Mrs Elizabeth Boardman and Miss Margaret Shea represent Acton School Committee.
Bedford area reports a busy week with the 1940 Club and its prize winners, pastor Rev. Walter Rast attending a district conference, and Mrs Mona Chen resigning a local post. A second daughter to Sergt. and Mrs. Ward was born at Wakota Air Base, and the Legion plans a first record hop for teens at the Bedford hall.
Mrs Newbold co chairs a Concord Red Cross blood drive expected to surpass prior totals with over 16 residents, including Mrs Apthorp and Mrs Arkin, making appointments for Monday. The bloodmobile will operate 1 30 to 7 pm with walk ins served promptly. Donors may give blood with or without appointments during the period.
Mr and Mrs Henry J Berger announce the engagement of their daughter Ruthann to Francis L Macolini son of Mr and Mrs Francis J Macolini of Belmont and Scituate Mise Berger is a 1960 Mount Auburn Hospital School of Nursing graduate Macolini graduated from Boston College in June and will soon join the Department of Justice in Texas.
Early reports indicate orchard crews will extend picking through the next two weeks. Growers say the cool weather aided fruit maturity and size, boosting expected yields across the region.
West Acton hosts the Twelve Niners in a men's club jam session. Local players and members gather for a community game night with informal competition and social time.
A brief notice indicates St. Paul’s Mission will hold Holy Communion on Tuesday at 10 am.
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