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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1960
Page
9
The Local Women's League discusses forming a Current Agenda item for study aligned with League principles. Proposals will be discussed, a provisional program drafted, and members at the annual meeting may amend or adopt the board's recommendations. The effort aims to advance actionable local governance items.
The Grange hosts a whist party on Tuesday February 28 at 8 o clock in Ikeley School Hall. Welcome and top prizes include Alma Mac first prize and several attendees listed. prizes feature dinner and door prize. Elements served by Mildred Briggs and others.
Rev. Donald Barnes of Evangelical Free Church Con cord guest speaker at the mid week prayer session. A youth delegation attended the Voice of Youth Rally at Immanuel Baptist Church Bedford. Public schools close tomorrow for mid winter vacation and resume Monday Feb 29.
Sudbury based WBZ-TV announces George E Moyni han as assistant program manager Ronald Little as director of public affairs and Douglas G Leonard as production supervisor effective immediately Leonard who joined WBZ-TV in 1951 has directed and produced public service programs and TV features while with the Brattle Theater and Duxbury Players He is a Bakersfield Vermont native married with a young son Bradford
A film detailing Governor Furcolo’s Billion Dollar Accelerated Highway Program is available for exhibition to groups. The film, shown to the General Court, promotes a plan to build 580 miles of new roads in four years, with 218 miles on the Interstate System financed 90 percent by the federal government and 10 percent by the state.
Home gardeners receive basic tips on when to water house plants and avoid overwatering. Early morning is best. use room temperature water. ensure drainage to prevent root rot. The article also describes the 4-H TV Electrical Club program on WGBH Channel 2 Boston for youths aged nine to fourteen with enrollment details.
In view of inquiries household ants pose a real problem especially in new dwellings and older homes. Safe use of chemicals is essential as they must not be applied around foods or where children or pets may reach them. Eliminating ants starts with finding the source often the basement crawl space or around foundations near water pipes. Treat the basement and crawl space and keep areas clean with tight containers to prevent attracting sugars oils and other foods. Use chemicals carefully following directions and request leaflet 305 House and Yard Ants for guidance.
On February 29 a 4 H club program will be shown on television for youths across the county. In prior years the effort provided farm and home education to young people through local channels.
The League of Women Voters presents an annual Candidates Meeting on February 23 at 8 p.m. in the theatre. Town candidates will discuss key issues, answer questions from the floor, and chat informally over coffee after the event.
Acton Grange hosted Youth Night at Acton Center Fire Station with master E. John Torkelsen presiding. Patrolman Robert A. Bartlett, president of the new youth center, gave a talk. A short skit followed, then a drawing and cake sale for the educational aid fund. A delegation attended the Pomona meeting in Waltham Monday night.
Stow police chief reports a six state New England plan to issue summons for minor motor vehicle violations regardless of resident state. Motorists will appear in court later and face potential license suspension if summons are ignored. States will share driving information to build complete home state records.
Lincoln Players stage the Dark Horse Revue on February 25 26 and 27 at Smith School Auditorium. Tickets may be reserved by calling Mrs Stephanie Rolfe CL 9 9085. Mr and Mrs Winter R Taylor of 3rd Bedford Road announce the birth of their grandson on February 6 at Nicholas Wing Waltham Hospital.
South Sudbury will leaves an estate valued at about 415000 with of real holdings and traded in 21 corporations prior to investing proceeds in U S government obligations. John Raymond Brown named sole heir though disclaimed benefiting from lifetime gifts private bequests total 74500 and public gifts include Salvation Army Framingham Fund for Lydia G Raymond Research Fund and gifts to local libraries churches sums ranging 1000 to 5000 dollars.
The Concord chapter heard Dr. Eugene C. Gasior kiewicz, a leading horticulturist from New England, speak at the Thursday luncheon chaired by James A. Crockett. President Harold F. Nichols presided as members welcomed back Past President John H. Kennedy and Samuel G. Kent.
Carlisle monthly Unity Club gathering to be hosted by Mrs. Arne Brothen with Mrs. Frank Berry presiding. Guest speaker Miss Kearney of Walden Clinic Concord will attend. Co-hostesses include Mrs. Mark Brook and Mrs. Lyle Grant. A Crumlin Farms speaker may speak at the March meeting.
Local ad offering an eighty percent savings on rug and carpet cleaning. The "Light Weigh" Silver King Rug Cleaner is available for rent at 27 Main with ZIP 77851.
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