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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1950
Page
7
A Northwestern Chicago feature outlines informal Colonial room design emphasizing simple lines and unornamented elegance. It highlights brass and copper accents, hand blown glass, milk glass, hand made textiles, and natural woods like cherry and walnut to create a period balanced interior.
The Dutch elm disease spreads across the Massachusetts countryside, with 5 982 infected elms reported since 1949. Dr McKenzie calls for immediate action to burn dead elm bark beetles and remove sources of infestation, urging towns to plan measures to curb the disease and prevent further spread.
Patients at the veterans hospital were treated to a dance in the ward. An orchestra was arranged by the Veterans Auxiliary for the event. Refreshments were provided and auxiliary members plan another hospital dance in February.
After two searches, Pek police located a stolen vehicle in an area described as a known hotspot. Officers recovered the car without incident and reported no injuries.
Pancake Day celebrates Shrove Tuesday from medieval England with a feast of fluffy pancakes. The recipe, Pancakes Adirondack, uses ready mix, milk, melted butter, shaved maple sugar, and whipped cream for stacked pancakes baked to a golden brown.
Sterling silver is not pure silver. It must contain 92.14 percent silver with 7.26 percent alloy, mainly copper, per U S specifications. The term solid silver misleads since the alloying hardens the metal for practical use in tableware and coins.
Fort Worth physician Dr. A. G. Holt described a case of pocket picking in reverse discovering an extra wallet in his own pocket containing $12 and no ID.
The article highlights humorist Berg en as a TV presence on CBS Sundays with his character lineup including Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. It notes philanthropic efforts via the Bergen Foundation supporting nursing students and twelve speech scholarships at Northwestern University. It also covers assorted studio anecdotes about Ann Blyth in Our Very Own, Lou Steele's rise after a Hal Wallis blessing, Disney's Wood voice choice for Cinderella, and other film industry tidbits.
New Year's day chaos hits Hollywood sets as Larry Sammy Robinson misses start time for The Goldbergs due to a NYC traffic jam. At Warners Ginger Rogers Patricia Neal and Jon Crawford face wardrobe and hair delays while studios juggle schedules for Storm Center The Victim and Bright Rehearsals.
The Cass County Boys, a Western trio heard on Gene Autry’s radio show, will appear in square dance sequences in Columbia’s Beyond the Purple Hills. Kinuyo Tanaka, famed as the "Bette Davis of Japan," watched John Wayne during initial RKO Jet Pilot filming with Janet Leigh on day one. In two cities, The Outlaw finally shown to crowds.
A person slipping on a slick floor dropped a can of gasoline near a hot coal hearth, starting a fire but causing only minor damage. The incident highlights the danger of storing gasoline in dwellings and away from flames, noting a prior inspector found a five gallon can near an oil burner.
The guide warns wood and paint near smokepipes can char without flames and urges strict clearances of six inches for woodwork or ideally one foot. If shorter gaps are used, fill the space with asbestos to reduce fire risk.
The notice warns against using a blowtorch to thaw frozen pipes and recommends safer methods. It advises wrapping pipes with cloths soaked in hot water or using electric heating devices to prevent accidents.
The National Board of Fire Underwriters warns many deaths result from old or damaged cords and appliances. Look for the Underwriters Label on new equipment and replace or discard worn extension cords, especially in damp places like cellars.
Cotton waste has long been used as animal bedding near textile cities. A recent spontaneous combustion fire shows textile mill waste can heat up even without flame. Keep pile depth minimal and store outside if possible.
The Sudbury Board of Registrars will run a town hall registration period on February 14 from 12 noon to 10 PM. Citizens not yet registered may request inclusion on the voting list at that time. St Ann's Holy Name Society announces weekly whist at St. Ann's Hall Wayland Sudbury every Wednesday until further notice. William Curley of Wayland led the party on February 1. A table model radio will be awarded to the February high scorer.
Mrs Melvin Guptill joined Boostof Women’s City Club members for a dinner party at a hamelub before attending the opening of My Foolish Heart at the Astor, a benefit preview organized by the club.
Bedford reports Priscilla A. Currier attended the Booth Memorial Hospital nursing class reunion and banquet in Boston on Saturday evening. A 4-H Fashion club meeting at Mrs Fred Greenwood’s Concord Road home discussed plans for a mothers tea on February 10.
Jefferson City Tennessee police officer Fate Willard struggled with a suspected robber as a well meaning friend rushed to help. A D Shand a garage owner swung a pick handle and struck Willard on the head.
Concord head MacRae reveals 1950 Frigidaire line with 50 models featuring three refrigeration types, four series, ten sizes. Highlights include Imperial two-door with locker-top freezer and giant 20-inch oven on compact Thrifty-30 ranges. Also announced are new freezers, dehumidifier, window air conditioners, and farm milk coolers.
Miss Jennie Julia Haanpaa and James DeNeill Jr. wed January 22 at Our Lady Help of Christians rectory West Concord. Bride and groom's families attend a reception at Fitchburg Eagles Auditorium before a New York trip and home in West Concord. Bride is Fitchburg High School graduate and former telephone operator. groom in U S Army.
Mrs Calvin B Smith Mrs John S Colby and Miss Priscilla Staples of Sudbury along with Mrs Charles Bowman of Waban returned from a motor trip to Williams burg Virginia. Russia attempted to sell Alaska to the United States in 1855 during the Crimean War to deter British seizure. The sale was rejected but later completed on a second trip in 1867.
Concord Red Cross Chapter members gathered at the Howard Johnson Restaurant for a pep rally before the Red Cross Bloodmobile visits. Guests from Acton and Lincoln branches attended along with chapter leaders and doctors. Mrs Miriam S. Black of Boston spoke on blood work and the pressing need for 600 pints during four Bloodmobile visits to Concord in 1950.
Bedford Cub Scouts recognize Allan Dunham Bradford Arthur Charles Hamilton Richard Lehman David Webber and Donald McCrore for earning wolf bear and gold arrow badges. Den Mothers plan the Blue and Gold banquet on February 20 at the Town hall celebrating 40 years of Cub Scouting in America.
Oklahoma farms rely on poultry and eggs for major cash income, as analyzed by the Oklahoma A and M College poultry department.
At a pretty home wedding in Concord, Miss Elsie Rose MacLeod wed Robert Lester Boyd. Rev. Charles M. Styron officiated. The couple will reside in Concord after a wedding journey through New Hampshire. Attendees came from Wellesley, Newton, Waltham, Concord, and neighboring towns.
Ushers for February at First Parish Church are M. Bernard Webber Jr and Warren K Lewellen. Mrs Elizabeth Atwood waa hosted a Bedford Grange benefit party at 9 Fitchdale Ave. Winners at two tables were Mrs Lyndon S Perkins and Mrs George F Fraser with Mrs Edwin F Qua consolation. Dessert was served.
The United Workers monthly card party was held Tuesday at Mrs. Edwin Qua's home 60 Springs road with five tables in play. High scorers included Mrs. James Sullivan Mrs. Wilbur L Wells Mrs. Archie Plastridge Mrs. William G Rice and Mrs. B Grove Smith. Assisting were Mrs. Walter Fitch and Mrs. George D Fraser. The next gathering is February 28 with Mrs. Edward Van Laetha chairing assisted by Mrs. Herbert Thurber Mrs. Sidney W. Ingalls and Mrs Henry C Isnor.
A historical note describes bachelor seals forming a distinct group on a separate island in the Pribilofs, apart from the dominant harem leading bulls. The excerpt highlights social segregation among seals in the region.
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