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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1960
Page
11
Farmers report tomatoes adapted to trellis and staking for earlier, firmer fruit while weather, soil moisture and handling affect cracking. Farm stands show red ripe fruit ripening in houses and market offerings rising as poultry products and egg flocks continue to shape county agriculture.
Francis Mentzer discusses the hay wafer concept as a way to save space and labor. He notes drying and even moisture distribution are crucial, with USDA research showing wafers form best at 10 to 14 percent moisture and uneven windrows reduce bulk. Portable wafer machines may reach four tons per hour but remain experimental for now.
Anna Carey outlines home canning for summer crops with acid foods using boiling water baths and non acid vegetables with steam pressure canners. A 47 page bulletin from the University of Massachusetts details preserving fruits vegetables juices jams jellies and meats. Free gauge checks by county Extension agents and a contact to obtain the bulletin in Concord are noted.
Maynard champion Wattu defended his title at the club by defeating Gudzinowicz 4 and 3 after a 34 first-18 and solid closing holes. Labowicz won Class B 5 and 4 over Thayer. Trakimas beat Stoler 3 and 1 in Class C. In intermediates Dave Spratt won 4 and 3 over Boudreau. Edna Downey upset Gladys Wattu 1 up for the women's title. Betty Boeske won Class B women 1 up over Beaudoin. Celia Lalli 2 and 1 over Bari teau in Class C.
The Maynard Rod and Gun Club will host its annual outing and field day at their Waltham street grounds off Route 117 this Sunday. The program features games, tournaments, a 10 000 foot parachute jump by Peter Stalker, skein tourney, children’s fishing, turkey and deer shoots, archery, trap shooting, and a family feast with chicken lobster clams and corn prepared by expert chefs.
Concord golf tourney will continue next weekend at Concord Country Club with pairings to be announced. Last weekend a handicap versus medal event produced top scores including Leonard Smith 77 69 and Jonathan Snelling 75 70 among others.
Concord-Carlisle Regional High coach Bernie Megin calls first practice on Thursday September 1 at Hunt Memorial Gymnasium with exams and uniforms. First gridiron season game is September 24 against Winchester with Terry Taylor as team captain on both football and baseball squads.
Bruce Koskinen formerly of Maynard High, named center on the Class C all scholastic football eleven in 1958, earned letters in baseball and basketball at Maynard. He attended Columbia Military Institute, winning honors in football, baseball and basketball and serving as class treasurer. His father, Red Koskinen, starred at Maynard and Milligan College. the family operates Beral's in local business circles.
Maynard High football schedules six home games with St. Marys Brookline St. Columkilles Notre Dame Fitchburg Concord Milford and Clinton plus three away games at Wayland Hudson and Marlboro. St Columkilles of Brighton joins to create a nine game slate with an Oct 1 open date at Alumni Field.
In Concord last weekend the mixed foursomes yielded low gross winners Dr. John F. Flavin and Mrs. James A. Austin at 83-67 and first net Edward P. Chase and Mrs. Marie Eaton at 96-66. Other scorers include George Hall with Chris Holmes 96-67 and Rep. John M. Eaton Jr. with Mrs. Walter Bush 87-70.
Middlesex annexed the West Concord Softball League title by taking the third game against Maynard Redcaps at Rideout Playground. Joe Reagan, a high school teacher, credited with all three Middlesex wins, retired after the first game while leading the other two. A gala banquet will be planned by President Joe Sweeney and league officers.
Acton two local youths shared honors in the fourth annual event at Dover New Hampshire. Dave Rimbach won the Autli'y outboard race and Dave Keizer formerly of Concord placed third in the gyroplane event earning prizes.
The Splinter Ashley Yeoman club plans a novelty archery Balloon Shoot on Sunday on its new field course. Top senior wins a dozen broadhead arrows. runner up gets a year NAFA membership and Archery magazine. Junior winner receives a dozen field arrows. Open to members and children. registration 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine.
Arthur L. McManus, Bedford High physical education teacher, is named new recreation director replacing William G. Chamberlain who resigns after five years. Chamberlain leaves Sept due to full time Newton public schools duties. McManus invites constructive suggestions and calls for local volunteers or paid workers, reachable by phone CR 4-.
Maynard High School football candidates are asked to report for the first practice session on Alumni Field at 9 o clock next Thursday September 1. Coach Will DeRosa urges all prospective players to attend the drill as the new school year begins September 7.
The Red Cross completed its annual swimming program at Lake Walden for children from third grade to 12th grade with over 400 enrolled. 115 advanced and beginner swimmers earned certificates. 12 bus chaperons aided transportation. instructors included Mrs E Weston Littlefield and others. five county instructors received senior lifesaving certificates.
Maynard schoolboy football opens pre season drills on Sept 1 as Headmasters' Association regulates start dates and number of games. Coach Will DeRosa leads a returning squad with captains Harold Hatch and John Taylor, while losses include Doug DeRosa and several veterans.
Maynard youths Doug DeRosa and Bill Duggan, local athletes, will enroll at Columbia Military College in Tennessee. They graduate from Maynard High last June, with Duggan a star end and basketball captain and DeRosa named to local all scholastic teams. They plan to depart Sunday for Tennessee to pursue military studies.
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