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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
14
Garden editor Ralph Bailey argues for revived dooryard gardens to enhance street-front houses facing garages and picture windows. He says a well planned, unobtrusive front yard garden can shade the entrance, improve views from windows, and create a pleasant approach from driveway to the door.
Garden seed sowing requires judgment to avoid gaps or crowding. Use 15 seeds per inch for standard germination on porous soil, adjust for old or poor germination, space large seeds inch apart, and sow beans in pairs four inches apart to reduce losses.
A detailed review of Small Homes Design No 20 highlights a cost efficient layout with three large bedrooms, a roomy living area, and a kitchen alcove. It emphasizes ample windows, a private side yard, a flagstone terrace, and closet space while noting heating options and the option to purchase full blueprints or a portfolio from Penny's Small Homes in Detroit.
The Bedford Women's Community Club held its annual meeting at the 1775 House in Lexington. President Louis H. Smith presided as officers were elected: Lewis G. Webber president, John A. DeCamp vice president, Dana B. Clark recording secretary, C Rogers Lord corresponding secretary, and E Grove Smith treasurer with Louis H. Smith and Earl H. Voigt as long and short term directors. Committee appointments were announced for reception doorkeepers year book nominating ways and means transportation finance student loan good cheer scholarship federation community service legislative and education. A June 4 scholarship award announcement at First Parish Unitarian church will feature a guest speaker in education. An exhibition of handwork and gifts by Bedford members was noted with many works shown.
Bedford plans Blood Donor Day on April 21 from 1 to 7 PM at the junior high school auditorium. A mobile unit with one physician four or five nurses one technician and two blood custodians can process 24 donors per hour and a six hour total of up to 144 pints. a 100 pint local quota is set. Community groups from Maryknoll Novitiate Marist College Veterans Administration and the Air Base assist with recruitment and coordination.
Bedford building inspector Tensen lists permits granted last month. Notable items include new houses for Leland McConchie, Mrs. Lucy Pfeiffer, Earl Olsen, George Webber, Joseph Stanley, Joseph Beecy, Carl and Celeste Smith, Leonard Colwell, and De Mone and Farley. Additions and garage work noted for multiple properties along Perham road Hillside Concord and other streets.
Leonardtown Md U P reports the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative seeks to secure a quorum for its annual meeting for the first time since 1947. Manager Forrest Coakley said if five percent of the 11 000 subscribers attend, the first business will be a proposal to offer door prizes free movies and other attractions to entice members.
A call to donate to a blood drive emphasizes aiding neighbors and townspeople in times of need. It appeals to those who can to contribute to the cause and support the community.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names like Rogers Genetti Abbott Horatio and a 10th anniversary on a road. Details are garbled and do not form a complete event or clear facts suitable for a traditional notice.
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