Middlesex County Newspaper Abstracts


The Arlington Advocate, 3 November 1955
Still in Coma
   Joseph Cartmel, injured two weeks ago when a Boston and Maine train struck his automobile at the Ryder street crossing, remained in a coma for the 13th consecutive day as the Advocate went to press yesterday.
   Although he has never regained consciousness, Symmes hospital officials said that his general condition was a “little improved.”
   Cartmel is, of course, still on the danger list. [see also 24 November 1955]
Arlington Soldier
Named Officer
   An Arlington soldier has become the first man in the last three years to earn a direct commission from the ranks and the only man ever to earn such a commission without college background, the Advocate learned this week.
   Sergeant First Class Frank Butler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Butler, received his letter of acceptance from the Army recently.
   Butler is a nine-year Army veteran with two tours of duty in Korea and the holder of the Silver Star, the Bronze Star twice, the Purple Heart and other decorations.
   His commission involved a Presidential nomination and Congressional consent.
   When Butler received word of his acceptance, he was instructing ROTC students at Norwich University where he has taught the small arms and weapons course since 1952.
150th Anniversary Fete Is Planned
   This community was created as a separate township on Feb. 27, 1807, when the State Legislature passed an act, creating West Cambridge, now called Arlington.
   The effective date was June 1, 1807.
   The 150th anniversary of this historic year is being planned by the Board of Selectmen. An article will be inserted in the 1956 Warrant for a committee to be formed with a small sum to study recommendations for the 1957 annual meeting.
   In early history, in the 1600 and 1700's, the area was called Menotomy. Later, as part of the City of Cambridge, it was called the Second Parish or Precinct (of Cambridge).
   According to Charles S. Parker's “Past and Present,” it took 65 years for the citizens of this Town to win its independence from Cambridge. Mr. Parker was founder of the Arlington Advocate. The men who engineered the victory are well-known here through the naming of streets and schools.
   They were Jeduthan Wellington, George Prentiss, Samuel Butterfield, Samuel Locke and William Whittemore.
Official Recuperating
   J. Wilbert Anderson, Town treasurer, is recuperating at his home at 43 Pine Ridge rd., after undergoing surgery at New England Deaconess hospital recently.
   The operation was performed by Dr. Norman Wilson of Arlington.
Submitted by dja
The Arlington Advocate, 24 November 1955
Study Ryder Crossing,
Site Of Accident
   The railroad crossing at Ryder st. is under study.
   It was here about a month ago Joseph Cartmel was struck by a train while driving his car across the unguarded crossing. The victim has been unconscious at Symmes hospital ever since. [see also 29 December 1955]
   In his ruling, Town Counsel Joseph Pursell has told Selectmen that the roadway on the Summer street playground side could be blocked off since the area was taken “in its entirety for playground purposes.”

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Development Of Land
In Bishop Area Seen
   A large area for development of homes was approved by the Selectmen, acting as the Board of Survey, Monday night.
   The layout presented by Frank Ricca, developer, includes the extension of College ave., across Crosby st., Columbia rd. to Ridge st. The area is about a quarter of a mile due north of the Bishop school.
   The developer will install streets, sewers and other utilities under the new code. However, it was agreed that the Town would make connections and necessary extensions from Columbia rd. and Ridge st.
Submitted by dja

1955 Newspaper Abstracts
Middlesex County Massachusetts

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