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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1956
Page
1
Local residents prepare for a Monday vote on funds for a broader project while discussion on town business continues. Concord officials announce bids on Main Route 62 and a dedication ceremony. Firemen respond to incidents as weather and upcoming events affect the schedule.
Concord earned two safety honors at a Thursday ceremony in the Town House court room. Police Chief Robert E. Kelley accepted on behalf of the town, receiving an AAA award for five years of pedestrian protection and a Massachusetts Highway Safety Campaign award signed by Gov. Christian A. Herter.
Concord Recreation Commission announces children’s films shown Fridays at Harvey Wheeler School at 2 30 and Saturdays at 10 30 in the Veteran’s Building. A small charge applies. This week Walt Disney’s Dumbo the Musical Elephant color film will be presented.
The board of selectmen voted to hold a special town meeting on October 29 at 8 o clock in the State Armory. The date had been set for October 22 earlier. Ten articles are expected, mostly on future school facilities including high and elementary schools.
District Attorney Ephraim Martin of Middlesex County Belmont man spoke at Concord tions Club in Howard Johnsons. The meeting discussed gaming light bulb campaign and other activities. G Sherman Bighr Jr won the door prize while Theodore M Nelson and President J ene Mi provided a token gift.
West Middlesex pegs 40 & 8 ceremony at the Veterans Building Sunday afternoon drew about 150 attendees. Guest speaker was Congressman Edith Nourse of Lowell. Michael B. Gormely of West Concord was installed as chef de garre succeeding Raymond D. Martel. Town Manager Theodore M. Nelson and Selectman Edward P. Chase attended among other guests. Refreshments followed.
Concord residents are invited to attend two hearings by the high school planning committee. The first is Thursday October 4 at 8 p m in the Thorgau School Auditorium, the second Wednesday October 10 at 8 p m in the Wells A Hall Memorial Auditorium. A report will be presented ahead of the October 29 special town meeting.
Concord High's home game against Wakefield kicks off at 2 30 on Saturday. The delay allows fans to attend a dedication at Emerson Playground after a 1 p m bridge exercises parade.
Concord Local boys enroll at Middlesex School listing names and grades: William Clark son of Rev and Mrs William H Clark seventh grade. Peter B Devol son of Mr and Mrs George Davol ninth. Randolph B Oid son of Dr and Mrs Bruce S Oid eighth. Robert S Pollard son of Mr and Mrs Harry G Pollard eighth. Michael Wood son of Mr and Mrs Ward F Wood ninth. David S Newbury son of Mr and Mrs Egbert S Newbury Jr ninth.
Concord High School assigns traffic guides under Concord Francis Arnold to monitor halls during class transitions. Guides include Pat Anderson Paul Barthus Sydney Brown Carol Carmody Nancy Delfino Betty Forsythe Jay Hewitt Audrey Hill Ariela Hailicka Carol Martin David Napoli Linda Peterson Debra Scherer Nancy Taft Glo White and Sara Wilson.
Concord Chorus begins its first rehearsal Tuesday October 2 at 7 30 PM in Wells A Halil Memorial Auditorium. Members should register pay dues and buy music before 7 45 PM. Main Street project updates include Route 62 sidewalk construction after decades.
Concord faces no new police and fire station as eight bids topped the 205000 appropriation. Lowest bid 402000 to 468000 range led the board to reject the high bids and return checks. Town Manager Nelson says no immediate action planned and costs may exceed estimates by a wide margin.
Concord Chamber of Commerce holds its October meeting at Howard Johnson’s with Theodore M. Nelson as guest speaker. Supper at 6:30, President Locke to lead business session, Erickson to present reports, and Nelson to discuss town government changes, plus Peerson to report on the new monument square information booth.
Concord Miss Edna B Jenney entered House in the Pines Norton at the school opening on September 26 marking the institution's 46th year. She is the daughter of Mrs Richard W Jenney of 1 Thoreaucourt.
Local arrivals list three new births at Emerson Hospital in West Concord. A daughter to Stafford J. King Jr. and wife at 392 Main Street on September 17. A son to William J. Bulger Jr. and wife at 167 Commonwealth Avenue on September 18. A son to John E. King Jr. and wife at 483A Old Marlboro Road on September 23.
Concord Catholic Daughters of America Court No 1116 will hold a food sale at 7 Walden Street Tillinghast Block tomorrow Friday at 10 a.m. The public is welcome and many fine home made foods will be offered.
Concord to dedicate a replica of the Old North Bridge with Governor Christian A. Herter attending. A 2 p.m. ceremony follows a 1 p.m. parade from the State Armory led by Brig. Gen. Otis M. Whitney and others. Activities include music by Concord High School groups, a Minute Man carry, salutes, and a crowd-participation program coordinated by Michael B. Gormely and local officials.
Fragmentary note from Wisconsin references an Indian word meaning meeting waters. Content is sparse and unclear.
In the Concord area many Smith entries appear in the directory. Stow Marlboro show several Smiths while Concord lists about thirty three with others in Acton and nearby towns. West Concord notes a former Joe Smith now living in Lunenburg.
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