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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1957
Page
11
A fragmented notice from Massachusetts court officials lists a scheduled meeting of commissioners for Lowell in September and October 1957. The document references hearings, a clock time, relocation actions, and clerk signatures including T. Hughes and C. Leggat.
West Aston Katherine Mary Kinsley hosted Clark University trustees and faculty for a convocation in Worcester on September 2 to honor the American Psychoanalytic Association and Miss Anna Freud as guest of honor. Dr David Rapaport delivered the keynote on Psychoanalysis and Developmental Psychology. Freud previously lectured at Clark in 1908 and received an honorary doctorate.
West Concord Court Our Lady Help of Christians C D A No 1116 schedules a mammoth bazaar for Saturday Nov 16 at Monument Hall with Marguerite Dalton as general chairwoman. Officers named include Regent Mrs Julian LeSage Vice Regent Mrs Emma Tembrot Prophetess Mrs Elizabeth Hennessy and others. Trustees listed as Mrs Elizabeth Bartoloméo and Mrs Florence dunno. Next meeting set for Oct 1 at church.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Water Associated Oil Co Boese Brothers Texas Company Middlesex National Bank and others are named in a foreclosure suit over a mortgage on Acton property at West Acton near Arlington Street and a Proposed Street. The notice requires appearance and answer by September 21, 1957, or be barred from contest. Witness John E. Fenton, Esquire, September 19, 1957.
Concord President Ralph A. Macone announced a 94.78 percent attendance keeping the club in second place in District 791. Past President D Edward Cleary Jr reported 41 Concorn reservations for the Poland Spring Conclave on October 6 as members welcomed guests from Hamilton Bermuda and several Massachusetts towns. Past President Benjamin F. Clark introduced speaker John Kennedy who had shared a travelogue about a 37 foot boat trip from Florida through the Gulf Stream to Puerto Rico.
Carlisle-Jews of the Unity Club held their opening fall session at Mrs. Richard B. Bates Jr. home with Mrs. Lyle L. Grant presiding. Rothwell N. Ma. of Concord presented a movie program titled Things I Know featuring bridges, church steeples, and architecture. Refreshments followed. co-hostesses were Mrs. Daniel Bromaghin and Mrs. Herbert D. Bates.
Acton mothers Mrs. Thomas L. Hackett of 270 G Street South Acton and Mrs. Eric E. Roediger of 41 Mohawk Drive West Acton volunteered to assist at Julia L. McCarthy School on the first day. Principal Mrs. Margaret Barrett praised the cooperation as a sign of strong community spirit.
Community calendar items report a veterans hospital bake sale on Sept 20 at Pichic grounds with corn and chicken. The 1940 Club members enjoyed a dessert bridge party and Mrs. Walter Fitch and Mrs. Irvin M. Puffer won prizes. Bedford LWV plans a new season led by Dr. Raymond Gilbert at Mrs. Maloney’s Old Billerica Road home.
Sudbury police chief John F McGovern urges parents to keep children off streets at dusk, wear light clothing after dark, and ensure bikes have lights and reflectors. He stresses riding on the right and walking facing traffic, plus teaching respect for others property to prevent vandalism. He cites recent incidents and urges home instruction on conduct.
Concord Rainbow Assembly held a Saturday installation at the Masonic temple with a well attended program and a supper in the lower hall. New worthy advisor Miss Carol Ann Helsher succeeds Miss Donna Johansen. Rev. Robert H. Barter gave the address.
The week’s notices list property transfers including Acton, Bedford, Concord and Littleton. Names include Kenneth M. Simpson, John A. Reese Jr., Myrtle F. Smith, Maude A. Smith, Dr. Richard Montague, Virginia road revisions, and several couples transferring homes on Elm Street Park Lane Monson Road and Pleasant Street.
A Bedford group including Robert Dodge and Larry Gould will fly from Hanscom Base to Eglin Field Florida October 6 7 to observe an air show and return October 8. The party comprises newsmen and others from local towns studying jet noises.
Sept 19 an accident occurred on Route 20 at the B and M crossing when a westbound vehicle stopped for signals and was struck in the rear by another westbound vehicle. No injuries reported. Sept 21 at 2 a.m. Baker men Shaw and Margello arrested a local resident found with knives in a home.
The New England Telephone Company spends 111 million dollars yearly to meet regional demand, part of a broader industry view from The New Englander. The report notes 410 million dollars in industry value, four million phones, and about 55,000 workers across New England and Southern New England networks, with 80 independents totaling 60,000 phones. It highlights ongoing construction exceeding 100 million in a single year for the first time and forecasts continued growth into 1967-58, alongside leadership remarks stressing stable earnings to fund capital expansion.
The Veterans Education Appeals Board, created seven years ago to settle GI tuition disputes between the VA and private schools, will wind up its affairs by August after the GI Bill ended. The board heard over 300 cases with about 150 million dollars in tuition. it will accept no new cases and unresolved disputes go to court. Members included Charles Momson and L. Arpitt, with the board’s work winding down as Congress liquidates its functions.
Concord resident Burdick Jr. is charged with three counts two manslaughter and one for operating to endanger after a two fatalities on Route 1 near Southcoton involved a bicycle. He pleaded not guilty before Judge Northrup and the case was adjourned to October 2.
Army private William L. Bates son of Harold Nelson Bates Sr of Concord is undergoing eight weeks of basic combat training with the Infantry Regiment at Fort Carson Colorado. Bates a 194 year old graduate of Brookline High School in 1955.
Concord officers named for Hawthorne School Guild include President Mrs Sylvester Farrell Bedford and vice president Mrs Paul B LeSage Concord with a large executive board and representatives from Maynard Lexington Bedford and surrounding towns. The list covers secretaries treasurer and committees plus home room mothers and acton and Sudbury representatives.
Sudbury offers a five week series by Miss Virginia Whitney of the Sudbury Public Health Nursing Association for expectant mothers. Sessions start September 26 at 2:30 p.m. in Sudbury Town hall with an initial film from the State Department of Public Health. Subsequent classes cover hospital prep, baby care, formulas, and welcome home from the hospital with input from local doctors via questionnaires.
Lincoln Girl Scout Council leaders attended a tea hosted by Mrs Paul Norton at her Trapeloena home on Wednesday afternoon with about 30 present. The group planned the opening of the season and met again Thursday at Mrs Norman Hoar’s Lincoln road home to finalize events.
Mrs. Katherine Tracey of 59 Old Marlboro road West Concord was feted at a birthday gathering for her 88th birthday. Family and friends attended a cake served during the celebration.
Mrs Oscar Olsen born Olga Hoff of Lowell road is listed among the nationwide pillow and pad contest winners. She entered in the class painted stentilled and block printing. Winning displays are shown at Storravton Village during the Eastern States Fair.
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