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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
10
The annual parent night supper for the Boy Scouts program is planned for January 18. Jean Be and Oliver Pre lead the program committee with William Smetta on decoration and others on refreshments and suggestions. Tickets available from Scouts or by calling 509.
A historical reference notes that much so called Virginia tobacco is grown in North Carolina and the state also grows more Virginia peanuts than Virginia itself.
Lane and Peter Bulkley resume classes after the Yuletide vacation. The school closed for holidays last Wednesday and will reopen following the annual break.
Concord report notes the Evangelical Free Church in Longstreet held a Christmas worship service last Sunday led by Pastor Rev. Gunnar A. Gunderson who preached on The Heavenly Stranger. Music featured the Young People's chorus performing Hail O Morning of a King and O Holy Night sung by Martin Hollard, with a trumpet solo by Miss Geraldine Andersja.
Allister F. Mac, director of the Middle Tension Service ker.o program in Boston, spoke at a morning event. The talk highlighted community outreach and educational aims.
An Indianapolis report quotes J P Heffernan of Lingco Co stating nitrogen can improve packing and food flavor. He notes oxygen in packaged foods harms flavor and nitrogen may be used to enhance taste and quality.
The Cushit Veterans Administration Hospital in Framingham seeks applicants for two positions: Messenger CPC-2 at $2020 annually and Telephone Operator CAP-2 at $2284 annually. Veteran preference applies if eligible. Applications due by January 7, 1949, from the Executive Secretary, Board of Civil Service Examiners, Boston or the Framingham hospital office.
The article traces timekeeping from early water clocks and sand hourglasses toMechanical clocks. It notes the first timepieces used shadow measurements and stones, then describes the invention of water clacks and finally mechanical clocks in the 13th century. The origin of the word clock is linked to bell ringing.
The plan describes a small two story home with four bedrooms on a design that lets the second floor be unfinished. It highlights a connected garage, a large living room with a picture window, an L shaped living dining area, a well planned kitchen and utility room, and options for basement recreation space. Plans and building book sell for $1.00 from Scale Model Home Planning Co.
A vintage recipe for four and scalable to larger parties. It uses Bluepoint oysters, butter, oyster liquid, milk, flour, salt, pepper, and curry powder. Oysters are gently warmed then combined with a curry milk sauce, thickened, and served over hot rice.
Concord Art Association presents an exhibition of wood carvings and brush drawings of the San Juan and Colorado rivers. Ogden Abbott the president announces the show at the gallery of Dol and Richards in Newburyport, Boston. The exhibit opened last Wednesday and runs daily through Saturday January 8.
The American Magazine reports a policy restricting wrestlers in California from making facial expressions during public matches. The rule aims to control crowd reactions and preserve showmanship standards across events statewide.
The piece traces New Year celebrations to Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam who hosted friends with punch and snacks. It notes informal hospitality expanding nationally as open house evolved, with late 19th century communities sending at home notices announcing gatherings for intimates.
A Pullman car is described as containing 4142 feet of pipe enough to outfit 20 five room houses. The text notes a comparison between material length and residential use highlighting the scale of the supply.
Indians strike rich on Be pele project with total payment of 12500 dollars for extras.
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