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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1957
Page
19
Local carrot varieties such as Hutchinson and Imperator prove feasible for other areas. Properly grown and packaged carrots meet consumer demand, overcoming weaknesses of other varieties and creating satisfied customers.
Morning mass and church gathering at Mortuary for the 8 o clock service led by Rev. Tho Curate and Rev. James Parish rector. After breakfast, 11 o'clock services included a talk by Richardson and a ceremony chaired by James, with troop members Duston Soderman Buckley Buckley Bottomley and others present.
The South Middlesex Association for Retarded Children reports the third annual Thanksgiving Crusade raised 10700 dollars, a 50 percent increase over last year. Fund drive chairman Robert S. Yoseph credits public support, volunteers, civic groups, and newspapers for the campaign’s success.
Concords Rotary Club meeting on February 7 at Howard Johnsons featured talent show acts from Concord High School led by John F. Donovan. Students Marilyn Smith Judith Martin Audrey Hill Polly Anderson Pamela Dunham performed music recitations violin and native dance pieces to entertain visiting Rotarians from Cambridge Groton Lexington Maynard Natick Waltham and Weyburn.
Concords Knights of Columbus No 287 plans a February 22 dinner dance at Monument Hall to mark the 75th anniversary of the order with Rt Rev Christopher Griffin as guest speaker. Dinner is at 7 pm and program to follow. Grand Knight Leon Moreau Sr introduces committee members Laurence Dwyer as chair with Past Grand Knights Donovan Finigah Lawton Carrigan McNally Theriault O Malley and Moreau Jr.
Concords Emblem Club announces a large whist party at BPOE Hall Dee road Monday evening February 25 at 8 oclock. Public invited and a fine variety of prizes will be offered.
A registered cow in Fergus County yielded twins, the second set in under ten months, in Lewiston Montana. The event was reported by United Press.
The Framingham Women's Club hosts its 10th semi annual Antique Show at Nevins Hall February 19–22 from 1 to 10 p.m. J Gresham Wilson oversees 35 exhibits with dealers from New England. Paintings by Framingham Artists Guild, flower displays, ribbon awards, snack bar, and Girl Scouts aid. Proceeds fund scholarships and preservation of antiques.
Lincoln Harold Stearns Cousins a life long resident and retired realtor and contractor died Sunday after a brief illness. Born December 6 1878 he was 50 year member of Corinthian Lodge A F and A M Concord. Survived by wife Bessie Marion Sherman one daughter Bernice Seavey two granddaughters Diane and Lorraine. Funeral at White Church buried Lincoln Cemetery.
Miss Cynthia Creelman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Creelman, announced engagement to Richard McNiece Hill. Hill, son of Mrs. Norma Hill of London Ontario and the late Frederick W. Hill, is studying at Harvard Business School after Western Ontario and Radcliffe connections. A March wedding is planned.
Bedford residents received 472 dollars in direct aid from the Salvation Army Local Service Fund during 1956. Ralph T. Miller, New Provincial Commander, announced the distribution which covered grocery orders 83 dollars clothing 26 dollars fuel orders 24 dollars children to summer camp 140 dollars medical care 40 dollars Pony League baseball equipment 138 dollars and sundries 21 dollars.
The article notes soil on candles can be removed by wiping with petrol eum jelly on a soft cloth.
February ideas urge using photographs to send love and thoughtfulness to distant family and friends. The piece highlights taking and giving pictures as Valentine gifts, from wallets to framed enlargements, and suggests including snapshots with cards for long‑lost relations.
Examination for Educational Specialist General GS 11 announced by the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to fill vacancies. Entrance salary is 6390 dollars per year. Applications to the Executive Secretary at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Obtain full details from the Shipyard or larger post offices.
Natick The Bo of Civil Service examiners eM R & B Command announces openings at the R D Center for military apparel specialists and designers with salaries from 4500 to 7500 depending on experience. Qualifications include understanding of quality clothing and the clothing industry and tailoring ability to construct a complete garment. Call Mr. Theodore L. Bailey or Mr. George Page at Olympic 3-1000 Ext 636.
Flax has generated about $50 million in yearly income in North Dakota for five consecutive years. This sustained total reflects strong regional demand and steady production levels across the state.
West Acton leaders plan the annual St Patrick's Get-Together for March 16 at the Town Hall inviting Maynard and Concord residents. A whist party at the church hall drew a large crowd with co chairs Mrs Edmond McNiff and Mrs Ralph Spinney. Fr Francis C Egan visited the parish hall and noted improvements as he traveled to Natick and West Groton for a funeral mass.
A E Fournier 63 of 9 High street Maynard died last Wednesday after a short illness. He served in World War I and was known in Maynard and Gleasondale. He is survived by brother William in Troy New York and sisters Rose Cronin Chula Vista California Annie Gagne Gleasondale and Lena Le Blanc Nashua New Hampshire. Funeral held Saturday from Sheehan and White Maynard with a solemn high mass at St Bridget Church and burial in the parish cemetery.
In Lewiston Maine authorities investigated two fires that damaged wooden buildings within two weeks. Witnesses described the sunlit water in jugs causing the sides to ignite, a theory linked to the blazes and the local heat wave.
Eleven boys from Troop 43 received the Ad Altare Dei cross during a Mass at the Cathedral of Holy Cross in Boston as part of Scout Week activities. Accompanied by leaders, honorees included John Cashman Jr, Earl Collins, Michael Dee, Charles Doyle, John Doyle, Richard Francis, Peter Kilmartin, George Lawton Jr, Bernard Megin Jr, Leonard Palmer, and James Sperandio.
Boston event showcases a 16 pound turkey in an hour and bacon in 15 seconds with a cold electronic oven. The Mechanics Building exhibit runs February 15 to 19 under the Home Builders Assn. A Hodgson ranch house worth 16,000 is on display and may be won by guessing its weight. More than 10,000 in prizes will be awarded at the show.
Concord man John J. Hagerty 75 died at Emerson Hospital after an illness. Born November 19, 1881 in Concord he was a lifelong resident and retired painting contractor active in Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society. Survived by three sisters Catherine Margaret Marie Frasier and brother George Hagerty. Requiem high mass at St Bernard’s Church followed by interment in St Bernard’s Cemetery.
Middlesex County Extension Service director Brown returned to Plymouth County for a speaking engagement before the agricultural council at Bridgewater. He formerly helped organize the council in Plymouth County and spoke on New England Agriculture Has Many Advantages. Forty leaders attended, marking the council’s tenth anniversary.
The article notes that ropes crafted from the hair of cows or horses are called me cates.
Washington adopts a six point traffic safety program with selective enforcement the roving motorcycle squad tougher traffic court penalties broad public education and a point system. Officials credit enforcement court cooperation media and education for dropping traffic deaths to 57 in the district the lowest since 1923.
A historical note records that the winter wheat seed age in the United States for 1956 57 was the smallest on record since 1913, reflecting unusually early planting or rapid germination across regions.
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