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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1947

Page

16

Two Scouts Receive Awards at Peter Bulkeley School

Two former Cub Scouts John Finan and Leo Mc Kenna received engraved certificates at a Peter Bulkeley School meeting. Cubmaster Ralph D. Stetson presented them for den chief service. Robert Rowe was named new den chief as Horace P. Tirrell Leonard T. Weidner and Sheldon R. Porter attended. Both boys now members of Troop 49, Concord, who later enjoyed an outdoor cookout at a Carlisle camp.

Contérol Peter Bulkeley John Finan Leo McKenna Ralph D. Stetson Robert Rowe Horace P. Tirrell Leonard T. Weidner Sheldon R. Porter Concord Carlisle

Boy Scout Exhibit Shines in Bedford New Store Window

In Bedford, Troop 16 presents a Scout display arranged by leader Robert Reissle. The window features a large Scout figure, tent, cooking gear, badges, books, knives, and a framed Pledge of Allegiance, underscoring the movement’s community role.

Bedford New Store Troop 16 Robert Reissle Scout Movement

Concord Highway Department Helps Emerson Hospital

Concord members of the Highway Department contributed fully to the Emerson Hospital Building Fund Campaign with 100 percent participation. Supt. Elmer L. Jtslin and a list of contributors including Leslie Keese, David L. Nelson, Henry E. Martell, Oscar Johnson, Frank Hartwell, Anthony Pagano, John Peterson, and others supported the drive.

Concord Concord Highway Department Emerson Hospital Building Fund Elmer L. Jtslin Leslie Keese David L. Nelson Henry E. Martell Oscar Johnson Franklin E. Hartwell Anthony J. Pagano John Peterson Leon Lindsay James Feehan Edward McGrath Gaitano Santora Arthur Tupper William P. Olsen Fherese

Minor house fire at 45 Lexington Road

Fire alarm at dawn Sunday sounded for a small blaze at the home of Mrs Joseph H McKenna 45 Lexington Road. Short circuit is believed the cause and Central Station apparatus responded.

Mare Joseph H. McKenna Lexington Road Central Station

Bedford Community News Roundup Highlights Visits and Events

Mrs. Tackney travels to Washington to be near Lt. Col. Tackney after an operation at Walter Reed. Anthony Hunt-Hamilton Fest paper drive set for February 22 chaired by Jackie Cloutier. Bedford residents move into Jewett house for two months as principal Phillip Hallowell seeks housing. Several local health, school, and airport updates plus a Valentine's party at Paul Revere Chapter of the Eastern Star. Weekly Bedford Airport trips to Manchester begin, shortening travel time for skiers and travelers.

Stephen E. Tackney Hancock Street Washington, D.C Walter Reed Hospital Phillip Hallowell Newtonville Jewett House Jewett Florida Hallowell Bedford Schools Paul Revere Order of the Eastern Star Evelyn. Thresher Worthy Walter. B. Brolin Evelyn Wannamaker Bedford McArthur’s Manchester New Hampshire

Cub Pack 49 Banquet At Howard Johnson Restaurant

Cub Pack 49 held a recent banquet at the Howard Johnson Restaurant. Martin K. Bovey of Carlisle provided slides and dialogue for the boys and parents. Frederick H. Lovejoy served as master of ceremonies and Robert Parks supervised supper while Cubmaster Ralph D. Stetson aided in the entertainment.

Concord Howard Johnson Martin K. Bovey Carlisle Frederick H. Lovejoy Robert Parks Ralph D. Stetson

Bedford Group Hosts Valentine Program at Chelsea Naval Hospital

The Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary's Bedford group visited Chelsea Naval Hospital on Tuesday evening led by hospitality chair Mrs. Charles S. Hume. The Church of Christ Bell Ringers performed, with solos by Donna Goyette and duets by Goyette and Wannamaker. A Valentine party with patient favors and coffee in valentine costumes followed.

Bedford Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Auxiliary Chelsea Naval Hospital Charles S. Hume Church of Christ Bell Ringers Jamison Harrison Frank W. Thompson Gaston Goyette Louis Santora Alton W. Adams Roland Young Fay Roby Donna Goyette Miss Goyette Florence Wannamaker Arthur F. Wright Valentine Barbara, Stacey Frances G. Powderly Ruth McMahan Rita Breslin Helen Kelly

Auxiliary Plans Rutland Sanatorium Visit March Seventeen

The Red Cross motor corps provides transport for the Auxiliary as they prepare a visit to the Rutland sanitorium in Rutland on March 17.

Red Cross Motor Corps Rutland

Shaw Elected President Vote To Incorporate

At a Concord Boy Scouts Sponsoring Group meeting held last Wednesday evening at Peter Bulkeley school, the group voted to incorporate as Concord Boy Scouts Sponsors, Inc. Walter K. Shaw of Nashawtuc Hill was elected president with Charles W. Allen, J Edward Holt, and Whitney S. Smith named to key posts. The organization plans its own headquarters, with a town meeting warrant to convert a highway department barn for their use.

Concord Concord Boy Scouts Peter Bulkeley Concord Scouts Concord Boy Scouts Sponsors, Inc Walter K. Shaw Nashawtuc Hill Charles W. Allen J. Edward Holt Whitney S. Smith Highway Department

Junior Choir Minstrel Show a Fine Success

The Junior Choirs of the Church of Christ presented a minstrel show with Rev. William E. Mack as interlocutor. Cast included Albert Rivet, Clara Fraser, Donna Goyette, and many others with Diana Cole and Joan Wannamaker among the pickaninies. Arline Goyette directed assisted by Leila Blake and Roland Young. tickets managed by Mrs. Mack and Mrs. Wannamaker.

Bedford Church of Christ William E. Mack Albert Rivet Clara Fraser Donna Goyette Dick Joslin Ben Mack Florence Wannaqwaker Alice Damer Joan Wanamak Diana Ty Cole Onesy Twosy Ann Bede Sioux City Peter Stacey Bruce McCrone Sidney Ingalls Linda Joyce Johnny Fedora Florence’ Wannamaker Marjorie Isner Carolyn Ingalls Laffin Deborah Vendt Jane Isner Joan Stacey Lewis Santora Robert Blake Dick Goyette Andrea Venuit Diana Cole Betty Cole Beverly Smith Joyce Clark Carol Wannamaker Ellen Stacey Florence Wannamaker Joan Wannamaker Alice Damery William J. Mack Evelyn Wannamaker Louis Santora

Mastitis Control Methods and New Treatments Highlighted

W J Dryden notes mastitis is manageable by identifying carriers and applying control. Utah agricultural experiments show colloidal silver oxide in mineral oil as a chronic mastitis treatment effective only against streptococcal infections. Instructions include udder wash, dry milking, teat disinfection, and injecting ten cc into the teat canal with circulation. Milk from treated quarters must be discarded for 15 days. Other compounds like tyrothricin silfanilamide in oil and pevicillip are also cited as satisfactory.

Utah

Concrete watering tank with six foot wide surrounding pave ment

A watertight concrete livestock watering tank provides ample fresh water in accessible troughs. A six foot wide concrete pavement around the tank creates a clean mud free platform for livestock to stand on.

Young West Concord Girl Recovering After Car Accident

Four year old Suzanne Benoit daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin L Benoit Crest street West Concord is recovering from an automobile accident in Winthrop. She is confined to Winthrop hospital with a broken leg and will remain for several weeks.

Concord Suzanne ‘Benoit Benjamin L Benoit Crest Street West Concord Winthrop Winthrop Hospital

Coffee-Maker Cleaning Instructions From an Old Manual

The instruction urges washing the coffee maker with hot suds and scalding rinse after every use. It notes that the cloth filter on vacuum coffee makers should be boiled at regular internal intervals.

Slanting Farrowing Floors Aids Pig Survival

A Kentucky accident inspired a simple method to improve pig production. Farmers raise the farrowing floor to create a sloping ramp so sows choose the higher side, saving piglets and increasing efficiency. The U S Department of Agriculture endorses the approach as a practical lifesaver for meat producers.

Kentucky U.S.D.A

Bedford A L Paper Drive Plans For February 22

The American Legion Anthony Hunt Hamilton Fest 221 met in Town hall with Dominic Palmieri presiding. They voted to sponsor another baseball team this year and announced a February 22 paper drive with a committee including Albert J. Berry Bruno Isner Frederick B. Grimes Orlando Palmeri Charles Genetti Robert Primm erman Vincent McGrath John Cloutier Maxime Daigle Earl S Atwood Jr and Richard W Murray. Three new members were elected James K. Armstrong James E. O'Donnell and Frederick W. Keating. The Legion will meet again March 4.

Bedford American Legion Anthony Hunt-Hamilton Dominick Palmieri Albert J. Berry Fiarry C. Isner Frederick B. Grimes Orlando Palmeri Charles Genetti Robert Primmerman Vincent McGrath John Cloutier Maxime Daigle Earl S. Atwood Jr Richard W. Murray James K. Armstrong James E. O'Donnell Frederick W. Keating Legion

Mrs C Emory Gault Recovers From Recent Illness

Mrs. C Emory Gault of Springs road is reported to be recovering from a recent illness with improvement noted by her family and physicians.

C. Emory Gault Springs Road

Local Notices: Scout Meeting and Church Events Announced

Bedfo residents report plans for a stay at an unspecified two month location. Girl Scouts to meet at Barba Crescent Avenue home. Rev William E M Edward F Pike of Church of Christ at Woburn area speaks on past church events. Blanket club and Grange activities led by Marion McGrath. First Grange meeting set for February at Town Hall. Mr and Mrs Road announce son Paul Clyde born at Arlington Hospital.

William E. M Edward F. Pike Church of Christ At Ford Grange Marion McGrath Town Hall Road Paul Clyde Arlington Hospital

Amendments Adopted in Washington Era Outpace Later Periods

The record shows more amendments to the United States Constitution were adopted during George Washington's administration than under any subsequent presidency or era. This reflects the foundational shaping of the early republic as the new government set its constitutional framework.

George Washington

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