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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1957
Page
7
More than 1,000 leaders from government, universities, trade groups, and the press gather for a three day conference on technical and distribution research for small business. An administrator speech prepared for delivery at a luncheon will accompany President Eisenhower's opening address at about 1 p.m. EDT.
Fragments discuss dates in 1955 1956 and August related to waivers for Social Security survivors. Mentions a minister and a note on waivers extending protection for families.
Maynard George L. Thane aged 39 a former resident and son of the late Emmett and Mary Thane was killed instantly in a car crash near his Chamberlee Georgia home last Saturday night He had returned from work and was born in Maynard a Maynard High School graduate He served 12 years in the US Army and was Head Steward at the Elks Club in Atlanta Survived by his wife four brothers and two sisters and funeral services and burial were held in Chamberlee Georgia
Concord chairman Frank P. Coolidge Jr announces a 76900 goal for the 1957 Community Chest, up 865 from last year. The increase follows the addition of a new agency, and the South Middlesex Association for Pre Children will participate for the first time in this year’s campaign.
An amended law clarifies that remuneration reported for certain ordained ministers in 1955 and 1966 should be treated as correctly reported and not as net self employment earnings if employer or employee Social Security taxes were not credited or refunded by August 31, 1957. Local Social Security reps available in Marlborough, Concord, and Maynard at listed times and sites. Buy U S Savings Bonds.
Samuel Hyde Peck aged 87 died Monday at his home on Great Road after a long illness. A Stow native and lifelong resident, he retired as a grain dealer with the Eastern States Grain Company. He was a charter member deacon of the Evangelical Church and active in local groups including the Stow Civic Club and Boy Scouts. He is survived by a son William H. of Stow a daughter Ruth wife of Francis Doyle of Hopewell New Jersey a sister Dr Wilkina Peck four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday at the Union Evangelical Church with burial in Brookside Cemetery.
Sudbury hosts a large farewell party for J Leo Quinn the town hall custodian and longtime fire department member retiring after 28 years. About 500 friends attend at Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School with a roast beef dinner at 7 p.m. Selectman Lawrence B Tighe acts as toastmaster while police chief John F McGovern and Fire Chief Albert St Germaine offer tributes and a substantial gift is rumored. Harvey N Fairbank chairs the Board of Selectmen crowd.
Miss Viola Wetherbee a Stow teacher who has been ill for several weeks is recuperating at the home of her sister Mrs Locke 829 Beacon Street Boston She would appreciate receiving cards from friends.
Maynard High School begins the 1957 grid season against St. Marys at Brookline this Sunday. Co captains Eddie Troisi and Bill Mulcahy lead a speedy backfield with Ed Mullin at quarterback and Doug DeRosa at fullback. The squad, bolstered by Hathaway White West and others, enters the season with strong spirit but limited reserves as they seek revenge for last year’s 20 0 defeat and face a Brookline club hoping to surprise.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston reports a first half 1957 record for New England banking with total earnings about 10 percent above the previous year. Net profits rose 19 percent in Boston and 14 percent regionally, while time-deposit interest surged and real estate loans fell as auto and durable goods lending grew more slowly. Funds shifted from U S securities to support loan demand.
Chicago publisher Captain Will Judy donated furnishings for a new women’s dormitory room reserved for red heads. Harold Brumbaugh said a plaque will honor his wife Ruth. The pale gold decor suits redheads and the room is to be dedicated on Parent’s Day November 2 at Janniata College Huntingdon Pennsylvania.
South Acton fair features pony rides dart throwing water pistol shoot ing hand made articles and food at the Universalist Church on Saturday October 5 from 10 am to 2 pm. Held on church grounds corner Main Street and Central Way in case of rain postponed to October 12.
Elizabeth Ann Linden became the bride of Richard Young in a Martha Mary Chapel ceremony in Sudbury. The couple's reception followed at Marlboro Country Club for about 150 guests. They will reside at 84 Barnard Avenue, Watertown, after a New York and Florida wedding trip.
Ynard High School football schedule lists games at St. Mary's Brookline on 29, Notre Damesburg on 12, Wayland on 19, at Consord on 9, Milford on 16, Clinton at 10 a.m. on 28, highlighting Midland League games.
Marlboro Pauli E Tierney announces the local steering committee for the annual fall dinner. Kenneth M Perry at 18 Grant Street will head the dinner. Senator John F Kennedy will be the featured speaker at the Dorothy Suite of the John Hancock Hall on October 24.
SMARC will hold its next monthly meeting at the Natick Federal Savings Auditorium on October 7 at 8 p m. The program by Shep will cover the relation of muscular dystrophy to education and research. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Concord Assembly No 53 Rainbow Girls installed a new slate of officers at the Masonic Temple on September 21. Miss Carol Ann Helsher was named Worthy Advisor with Barbera Ann Radford as Worthy Associate Advisor and Mariann Brackett as Charity and Faith. Installing officers included Nancy Woodruff, Donna Johansen, Carolyn Forbes, Muriel Monson, Jane Wheeler, and Elaine Morrison.
Southboro Girl Scouts announce a rummage sale on Wednesday October 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Southboro Town Hall with a hidden five dollar prize among clothing items. Proceeds support local Girl Scout programs and donations of clothing are being collected at the Town Hall or by contacting Mrs Goodnow.
The Rev. Robert Barber, pastor of the Trinitarian Congregational Church, concluded the ceremony with a concise and uplifting sermon. The program then urged readers to buy U. S. Savings Bonds.
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