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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1947
Page
15
Practical guide explains simple methods for hooking rugs using discarded fabrics and blankets. The booklet outlines using fabric scraps, binding blocks, and square zones to create modular designs. Includes tips for salvaging material from old clothes and cushions.
The article describes a rare ocean Chimera also called the silver shark. Fishermen rarely see it. when sighted it glints with gold copper and brass as it surfaces briefly. One species is reported off Monterey California.
Chauncey Depew on his eighty fifth birthday was the guest of honor at a gala dinner where notable speakers offered praise. The crowd cried for a final speech and Depew quipped he would rather have taffy than epitaphy, ending the tribute with laughter.
Concord firemen announce their annual Easter Monday ball at the Veterans Building on Walden Street. A large committee is arranging details and expects a prominent orchestra for the event, with proceeds benefiting the Concord Relief Association.
A weekly listing of local events in Concord including lodge meetings Adult Education classes church programs and civic group gatherings across Thursday to Wednesday. Highlights include IOOF Odd Fellows Hall events West Concord store hours Washington's Birthday observances and school calendars with elections and club meetings.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration lists 4431 airports to be built or improved with an estimated total cost of about 985.3 million dollars. Federal funding could reach 444.6 million with local sponsors contributing 544.2 million, though Congress limited annual federal spending to 100 million and set 500 million over seven years. The list covers 417 large airports with paved runways, 3850 smaller airports, and 164 seaplane bases, with 2550 entirely new fields and 1881 existing facilities needing upgrades.
State House report says all three candidates failed the civil service examination for police positions, delaying eligibility list approval. Civil Services Director Thomas J. Greehan announced the results. A separate note cites a monthly average of 47,000 veterans applying to convert their National Service life insurance to permanent government policies.
Arthur Berry of Stowstreet starts a new role at The Dairy after years at Brown Grain Company. Patsy DéRusso of Commonwealth Avenue West Concord improves after treatment at Framingham Hospital. Robert David Dee of Commonwealth Avenue West Concord turns four last Friday with his younger brother, as his taxi-business father Leo R. Dee has roots in the area.
An old note suggests starting the day with a glass of water and a teaspoon of lemon juice poured from a Sunkist lemon. The claim is that this simple ritual stimulates normal daily action and helps many people begin the day.
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