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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1951
Page
10
August notes from Concord cover Labor Day anticipation, school start, and town events. Community items include deaths in nearby towns, Ford construction in Carlisle, Elks and Red Cross activity, a theatre feature Ace in the Hole, patrol dog incident, local officials and anniversaries, and plans for Red Cross flood relief.
Community listings for Concord show weekly activities from Thursday to Tuesday. Highlights include Company H drill at State Armory, Ladies Auxiliary whist at Veterans Building, Boy Scout district meeting at the insurance exchange, and church services at Trinity Brethren Church. Also on tap are Altar Society whist and food sale, extension service joint meeting, Knights of Columbus outing, and town government and Rotary Club events through the week.
Mr and Mrs Henry DeC Ward of Lincoln return from Castine Maine. John Prentice Denio of Watertown announces the birth of Anne Stickney Denio at the Richardson House Boston. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Davis Hall of Wellesley Hills and F Winchester Denio of South Lincoln. Jack Hilliard begins his annual month long vacation including fishing. Major Lloyd Booth US Air Force returns to Greenville SC after leave. Allison F Clark and family of 257 Main St visited Brookline NH. Robert Finan 48 Belknap Street Concord formerly a Concord High football player has joined the US Navy after about three years service.
Weather at Bedford Airport disrupts flights but not as severely as other bases. Joseph Frazer joins Hanscom Airport as a special officer. Work on the Great Road elementary school lawn and new library progresses. Red Barn on Concord and North sold to the Copp family from North Weymouth. Red Cross flood drive appeals through William J. Walsh Jr. Mrs. Thomas Murphy seen on her grandfather’s bicycle. Police Chief Sullivan plants ivy around the new police fire station. Bedford adult education classes planned for fall. Local merchants report continued Enterprise sales at News Store and Stefaneli’s.
Bedford and All Bedford youths aged 15 to 19 are invited to a meeting at Miss Gertrude Murray’s home 36 Great Road on Tuesday August 7 at 7 30 pm. The meeting aims to discuss a Youth Activities basketball program and the fundraising needed to support it.
A heavy-footed cat on the Sloan home roof alarmed residents in Fort Worth Texas. The cat’s movements set off a barking dog and crying baby, waking Mrs H C Sloan and prompting police to intervene after two prudge dislodged the cat with a stick.
Tuberculosis requires complete, lengthy treatment with full hospital care. Early discharge risks relapse and worse illness. Doctors provide guidance and support to ease anxiety and ensure safe, full recovery, enabling patients to return as productive community members after a proper medical discharge.
The A and P Service for Homemakers recommends stuffed cucumbers for Sundays dinner. Prepare by halving three medium cucumbers, scooping pulp, and mixing with tomatoes onion chicken and ketchup before baking. Finish with buttered crumbs and a honey rice dessert with raisins nuts and cinnamon.
Hudson Richard Monson 20 of Great Road Stow appeared in Leominster District Court Saturday on charges attaching registration plates without authority operating an uninsured automobile operating an unregistered car and operating after license revocation. Monson was arrested Friday night in Leominster by State Troopers Leo Carney and Robert Lynch.
Concord announces a new civil service exam for navigation specialists in the naval hydrographic office and other federal agencies in Washington. No written test. qualification based on air navigation experience. Ages 18 to 62 waived for veterans. Apply via H O M Helsher in Concord or the Civil Service Commission in Washington. Applications accepted until further notice.
The U S Civil Levee Commission announces a rural carrier examination to fill a position at the South Lincoln Post Office in Concord. The date is to be announced and applications must be submitted by Thursday August 2. Applicants will be notified of the official date and place.
Westfield Massachusetts officials reveal the city’s first water supply line has been dug after 76 years of continuous use and is still in good condition. The find confirms long service life for the aging system and suggests continued reliability for the community.
A recipe from the National Live Stock and Meat Board notes a jellied tongue mold using gelatin, cold water, hot stocks, lemon juice, sugar, onion, Worcestershire, minced tongue, green pepper, parsley, celery, and mayonnaise. The mixture sets in a greased mold lined with cucumber slices and serves 8 to 10.
Dredge boneless lamb in flour and brown in lard or drippings with salt and cloves. Add water, cover, and simmer 1 hour. Stir in mushrooms and cook 15 minutes. Add milk and thickening flour. Serve over Chinese noodles. Serves 6 to 8.
Combines diced cooked lamb or pork with celery cherries and hard boiled eggs. Add nuts and salt then chill. Just before serving mix with mayonnaise and serve on greens with extra egg slices and cherries. Serves eight.
One pot frankfurters with hot potato salad form a wishbone look. Prepare 1 pound frankfurters by heating gently then splitting lengthwise and shaping into a bone. Serve on a hot platter with potato salad filling. Also baked bacon egg cups use six bacon slices and six eggs baked at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes.
Massachusetts draft boards report many men separated from the armed forces and federal services have not registered with Selective Service. Col. Chester A. Furbish urged all men aged 18 to 26 who have not registered to do so, citing regulations that require registration after separation or face penalties. He emphasized the obligation applies to those formerly in the armed forces Coast Guard Geodetic Survey or Public Health Service.
A vintage guide explains Easy-Mix Pastry using liquid shortening and waxed paper rolling to avoid extra flour. It covers making 28 pastries or 9 inch crusts, folding, sealing, and baking before offering a Provencal Potato dish and hints for served meals.
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