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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1950
Page
20
M G Fultz Middlesex county extension agent led a pruning demonstration at Sabine's Orchard Farmers Row in Groton on Monday afternoon demonstrating proper pruning techniques for orchard trees and discussing best practices for maintenance.
The Construction Research Bureau reports modern homes are sturdier and better equipped than those built thirty years ago. Improvements include scientific framing, better insulation, automatic heating and cooling, efficient appliances, safer materials, and longer mortgage support, reflecting stronger durable construction.
Employers are scrutinizing former workers’ unemployment filings to cut taxes. Ford, Hilton, Woolworth, and GM show how merit ratings change with fraud or accurate reporting, affecting state unemployment tax rates and prompting tighter employer policing and penalties.
A note indicates canines now be treated with penicillin injections. The brief cites veterinary practice or shop source noting antibiotic use in dogs.
West Concord Odd Fellows lodge 212 I O O F remains active planning several events. Tonight a meeting at Odd Fellows hall features Rev Henry Mattocks of Ayer speaking on War in Zamboanga. February 9 shows a movie program and February 16 a conferring of the initiatory degree. George H Fenton is noble grand and Norman E Johnsen is vice grand.
Northboro committee tracked last year s activities showing 110.46 spent on dental and optical care for the needy and sending children to Camp Wonderland for two week vacations. The annual appeal will fund similar services locally and support Booth Memorial hospital and the Evangeline Booth Home for unmarried mothers.
The Regional Director of the First U S Civil Service Region Boston announces an open competitive examination for Industrial Engineer positions GS-11 GS-12 and GS-13 with entrance salaries 5400 6400 and 7600 per year. No written test. ratings based on qualifications. Applications and forms available at post offices or from the Regional Director. Closing date February 23 1950.
Massachusetts highway user groups urge repeal of federal automotive excise taxes seen as burdensome and discriminatory. Leaders Jim Keefe and Milo Jordan cite taxes on gasoline lubricants tires parts and new cars with estimates from 75 to 250 dollars yearly per car. They argue high taxes curb buying power and restrain employment affecting national business.
Middlesex County Extension Service trustees propose recognizing town directors and listing names for the coming year. Local directors include Acton Harlan Tuttle Bedford John Brown Boxboro G Waldo Livermore Carlisle Guy W. Clark Concord Gardner W. Lawrence Framingham William Jackson Frederick H. Middleton Lincoln Robert D. Donaldson Lexington William I. Burnham Littleton Robert M. Lingham Marlboro N Henry Felton Maynard Milton Duclois Stow Leon A. Wetherbee Sudbury Harvey N. Fairbank Weston Herbert L. Tyier
Ensign Walter A. DeAndrade U S N of 27 Wildwood Road West Bedford Massachusetts recently reached the Rock of Gibraltar aboard the destroyer USS H J Ellison. The Ellison group relieves the Sixth Task Fleet in the Mediterranean offering travel to various regional countries. The National Geographic Society notes a proposed Kosi River dam in eastern Nepal would stand between 750 and 800 feet high, taller than the Hoover Dam.
A scheduled meeting of the Concord Woman's Club at noon on February 1 at Scout House will feature Dr. Stearns M D a Tufts College professor as first speaker. He will present "Bilerica's" and participate in a news session at 2 PM with President S Edwards. Dr. Stearns will show photographs illustrating historical development and architecture.
The 1928 class committee has sent out notices to classmates for a memory trophy honoring the late Georgie. Each contributor funds the award to be presented to the winner of the high school ball game, with proceeds sent to Concord for the committee treasurer.
The Boston Market Association announces a 12:30 o clock event at the State Armory in Concord. Lowell is named president and nominations are expected, with the annual trade show featuring tractors sprayers seed and other farm supplies.
Mr. and Mrs. Bartolomeo mark a wedding anniversary at Ward's Church. The couple, long in Massachusetts, have two sons and are noted residents with ties to World War II history.
In a brief market note, grocers report higher demand for whole grapefruits than strained juice, signaling shifting consumer preferences. The count of stock keeping units and shelf placement are noted as influencing sales.
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