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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1960
Page
4
The Concord Enterprise Press Inc. Marlboro Massachusetts lists editor R W Currier and provides contact addresses and telephone. It notes Second Class matter status since August 25 1908 and states weekly Thursday publication with ad reprint policy and eastern representation in Boston and New York. Subscriptions show one year five dollars.
Entomologist J Duda of Bartlett Tree Research Labs notes an uncommon elm pest, Altica ulmi, a tiny metallic green bottle beetle under a quarter inch long. It appeared heavily in upstate New York and Vermont last year and may spread elsewhere this year. Natural controls usually keep it in check.
Experts from L. Grossman Sons housing staff will explain a three way low cost home ownership plan at a free Open House in Ayer. The event includes details on conventional, panelized, and fully packaged homes with on site supervision and pre engineering to lower costs.
The article warns that elm leaf beetles may damage trees as adults emerge next spring after hibernating under bark. It also explains rhododendron browning on warm February days can follow a cold snap, with pruning and acid fertilizer advised after assessing damage.
Sudbury Girl Scouts enjoyed a Valentine Party with music featuring Deanna Freimont on accordion and songs performed for the group.
Construction for the 89th Annual New England Spring Flower Show proceeds at Wonderland Park Revere Massachusetts. The event runs March 13 to 20 with garden displays by nine clubs led by Miss Rachael Warner and Mrs Richard Walcott and features natives and ground covers, an herb garden, a Philodendron collection, and student exhibits from local schools.
A special commission today urged a $20 000 state study on pesticides and aerial and ground spraying of insects and crops. A public hearing on the commission report will be held next Thursday at the State House by the legislative Public Health Committee. The panel cited recent cases in the cranberry and dairy industries to justify restoring public confidence in pesticide chemicals.
University of Iowa student James Colby 28 announced his candidacy with a plan to transfer the Caribbean Sea to the Arctic Ocean to improve winter weather. The proposal, though satirical in tone, highlights a dramatic approach to weather reform from a freshman candidate.
Government urges citizens to invest in their country by buying U S Savings Bonds. Public campaign highlights security and patriotic support, urging broad participation and detailing simple purchase options.
Sudbury candidate Sudbury-Ralph H. Robins runs for Lincoln Sudbury Regional School Committee aiming to build a top quality high school program. He emphasizes strong teaching staff before facilities, notes residency at 583 Petham Road, age 34, married with three children.
Carlisle Miss Mary E. Kearny guidance director of the Walden Clinic at Concord spoke to the Unity Club meeting at Mrs. Anne Brothen’s Bedford road home. She discussed normal child development and potential problems with an engaging question period. President Mrs. Frank Berry presided. co hosts were Mrs. Lyle L. Grant and Mrs. Mark G. Brook.
Carlisle reports Rev. Robert B Dempsey of Carlisle Congregational Church will discuss his recent trip to the west coast during the mid week prayer meeting. A report on the Lowell child evangelism fellowship will be given along with film on Centerville Awakening.
Local birth notice reports the birth of a son, Jeffrey Marvin Hall, to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hall of Carlisle. Grandparents are Robert G. Hall of Sudbury and David Marvin of Three Rivers Michigan. Great grandparents are John C. Hall and Lenore Thurston of Sudbury.
Pamella Blake of Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School was informed she is a finalist in the 1959 National Merit Scholarship competition. Dr. Leslie M. Tourville presented her certificate of merit at a school assembly on Friday.
The March 7 meeting and election will be Mrs. Eugene H. Smith’s last as town clerk after 13 years. Her likely successor is Mrs. Donald Larson, running unopposed. No election contests are reported. A new planning board candidate is William Prowten. Polls open 12 noon to 8 p.m. warrant of 40 articles to be discussed.
Lincoln-Sudbury regional art students led with gold key awards from a Boston contest. Lawrence Anderson Victoria Cameron David Davison and Alanson Sturgis earned gold keys with four blue ribbon finalists named. Additional works by Fran Cibel Dorothy Haskell Ann Sturm and Diane Ross were exhibited at Boston University.
Concord Concord Troupe No. 189 of the National Thespian Society moved a postponed dance to March 19. Members discussed attending the Thespian conference at Indiana University and arranging a spring awards banquet.
Concord articles in the warrant to be discussed by Morning units at 9 45 p m and Evening units at 7 45 p m. Listings include hosts and moderators for Lowell road Westford road Nashoba Elm Valley Road and Oxbow road venues and participants.
Mr and Mrs Roger F Conant of Groton road announce the engagement of their daughter Edna M Conant to Daniel David Feather son of Mr and Mrs John A Feather of Hinchman Mich Miss Conant a junior at Michigan State University and Mr Feather a 1959 graduate now serving in the armed forces
Concord four degree Knights of Columbus held a Tuesday evening gathering at Wellesley with Faithful Navigator Louis J. Venti presiding Rev Thomas MaccLeod spoke. March 22 meeting will be at Stigmatine Seminary and supper reservations are required local reservations handled by Lawrence Dwyer. Cheryl Dee 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Dee, left Logan Airport to spend the week in Jacksonville Fla visiting Mr and Mrs Alvin Vaughan and family formerly of Concord.
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