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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1959
Page
4
A damaged ad fragment mentions addresses in Concord Massachusetts and Boston Massachusetts. It references Julius Special Agency and a Boston address, with stray numbers and a postal-like listing. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks a clear event or outcome.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court to all interested in the estate of George Hadgen late of Cambridge deceased a petition has been presented for probate of a will purporting to be genuine without bond surety if you object file a written appearance at Cambridge before ten oclock in the forenoon on the eighteenth day of September John V Harvey Register Sept 24 Oct 18
The notice lists Annie K Hansen of Cambridge and references heirs and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. It mentions a return date the third day of October in the forenoon, with signatures from John Leggat, First Judge, and John V. Harvey, Register, dated Sept 24 and Oct 1, 195.
In Middlesex County probate court a petition charges Grace L Merrick of Maynard is advanced in age and mentally weak and requests appointment of a conservator to manage her property. The notice invites objections and set dates for appearance in Cambridge with Judge John C Leggat presiding, dated September 21.
The 100th Worcester Music Festival on Oct 1924 features famed pianist Casadesus in the Piano Night concert with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra under Paul Paray performing Brahms Concerto No. 2 in B flat. The festival also includes Bach, Beethoven, Brahms choral works and Beethoven’s Sixth.
The Town of Concord invites sealed proposals to excavate fill grade loam and seed about 2800 feet of Swamp Brook from near Sudbury Road to the river. Bids due 2 p.m. October 8 1959. forms cost $5. bid guaranty $400. contract completion within seven days of award.
Police blotter notes street light damage nearing $1000 and urges reports of suspicious people or vehicles. A railroad car break in near Lowell road is investigated. Victor Alacnaki, 50, claims he is an auto body mechanic and received six more months at the Billerica House of Correction after district court sympathy for his overworked state.
Nike System defense program authorized local men to enlist before October 1 for training and assignment to the Nike air defense missile system. Announcement made by Sgt. 1st Class Joseph A. Ferrechia, local recruiter. Applicants may choose assignments in Newark NY Providence RI Caribou ME Buffalo NY Manchester CT New Haven CT Baltimore MD Philadelphia PA.
Non voting members include Virginia Roehrig sophomores Craig Donaldson Martha Poole Linda Roehrig Chappy Garrison bis mothy Taylor freshéen Re Foley Carol Ann Hill and old Streeter Freshman cohed ting members not yet elected Officers are President David Garrison vice president Martha Norton secretary Martha Cole treasurer Frank Belliza Alexander Marshall faculty advisor Mr Dye born in Hawaii typed over 100 words a minute earned a master’s from Boston University and now lectures for the Royal Typewriter Company
A large crowd enjoyed the Welcome Bodo Dance as freshmen took the stage. Peter Schell led folk and square dances while Helen Rhodes performed a clever skit of Ferdinand the Bull with Ann Harding reading the tale. Freshmen cast included Ferdie played by Peter Podgurski and family roles by Barry Copp Tom Jewett Tom Finnerty Peggy Hoagland and Gordon Donaldson.
At a class meeting students elected Bruce Adlet president Carolyn Jagger vice president Peggy Hoagland secretary Brian Copp treasurer. The student council representatives named Carol Hull Regina Foley and Harold Streeter. Freshman advisor John Bowdoin, assisted by Barbara Podgurki Martha Norton and David Garrison, distributed and counted ballots.
Sudbury authorities warn residents that some door to door salesmen misrepresent themselves as repairmen. Chief McGovern Sgt Ryan and Patrolman Lombardi visited Fairbank Road School to instruct children in safety. Parents urged to remind children to ride bikes on the right and stay off the street while waiting.
A string of police notes reports a Route 2A vehicle incident near Hill Road, a dog death on Arlington Street, and patrol officer investigations led by William J. Dairkin. Other items note Gilbert L. Foss arrest for larceny by check, Richard Deckert on motor vehicle suspension warrants, and routine patrol actions affecting local schools and traffic.
Linda Marie Purdy celebrated her third birthday with ice cream and cake at a party at the family home in Saxonville on Mark Road. The Purdy family recently moved to a new home here. Sudbury Garden Club executive board will meet at 10 a.m. Friday at the president Mrs Richard Hill's home. Mrs Leo Quinn returned from a San Francisco trip visiting her daughter Mrs Frank Hendricks, accompanied by her sister Miss Madeline Maguire of Concord.
A cash drawer stolen from Phelps TV store last week was recovered in the rear of MacRae's Furniture. Thieves took all the change except pennies. A local merchant was left with a bad check for 82.50 this week.
Kenneth Hanna announces a parks and recreation plan to open an outdoor skating center near Center School for residents only. The Woman's Club and committee members raise over $100 for a scholarship fund and contribute to the event as friends of the club prepare a feast.
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