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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
12
U S department economists in Washington forecast a five year period with rising population and per worker income. They expect higher yields per acre and per unit, boosting farm output and a steady market for industrial goods. The forecast notes two uncertain possibilities including sustained peace and possible price and production shifts.
Officials plan a two year effort to vaccinate eight to ten million cattle in affected area. Trained teams will vaccinate, inspect, and persuade cattle owners that vaccination is the only path to eradication by end of 1949. Cost figures include constant inspection and vaccine production with about one dollar per head.
A fragment discusses improving dairy cow habits for higher milk profits and reduced losses. It mentions guidance from a leading dairy expert and urges careful feeding and care practices to boost output.
Friends and relatives attended a farewell party for Patrolman Mullen at Bike Mall on Grove Street the prior Saturday night. He resigned last week and will relocate to Arizona with his wife and three children, where a new job awaits him.
Genevieve Carol born December 29 at Emerson Hospital to Mr and Mrs Edward M Olson of 11 Lane Avenue. Alden Edward born December 12 at Seeds Siee Bridge to Mr and Mrs Olson. A third son born at Opperson Hospital to Mr Seniors Hartwell.
A Bedford woman phoned a Boston radio station and named the song just played over the network. For correctly identifying the tune, Mrs. Vorse received a $10 prize.
A housewife friendly lamb roast guide suggests using tender shanks, roasting well done, and basting with a mint scented vinegar during cooking. In the final hour baste with grape jelly melted in hot water, and cover with pineapple slices brushed with butter to brown. Serve with mashed potatoes peas grapefruit salad and a gelatin dessert or fruit pie.
The Bedford calendar lists events including a PTA gathering at the school auditorium, Eastern Star Bridge and Whist at Mrs James and Laffin's home, choir rehearsals at Courth of Christ, and youth activities. Also scheduled are Scout meetings, church masses, Mission Rosary at Mrs James T Connors, and Western Star installation at Town Hall with various church services on Sunday and Tuesday gatherings.
A winter plan for a home vegetable garden can cut tending time in half and improve output by reducing waste. By sizing space, timing sowings, and choosing fast and slow varieties, gardeners can maintain a steady sixteen week harvest with successive sowings from beans to corn and spinach.
Circleville residents see Fire Chief Palmer Wise guiding a rope linked to a magnet through gutters and streets to collect nails and tacks that could injure motorists. The quirky routine highlights local safety efforts by the town official.
A theft occurs while a crippled man and his mother watch a movie. The incident description is fragmented but indicates a loss of a sicd needed by the victim, with unclear details about suspects or location.
Mr and Mrs E Grove Smith hosted the 1940 club and their husbands. Sgt Paul G McMahan of the U S Air Force stationed at Keesler Field Mississippi enjoyed a holiday visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Martin F McMahan in Hanover Street. Albert W Clifford Jr returned to Nichols College after the New Year. Mr and Mrs David Townsend former South Road residents now in Vineyard Haven were visitors, spent Christmas in Lexington and visited Bedford friends. Richard W Murray son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Murray returned to Tilton Academy New Hampshire where he is an honor student, member of the Student Council and Troopers president. Elizabeth McGroff, hospital patient, visited with her parents during the holiday exami nations for registered nurses by the New.
A fragment reports an unseasonal blooming around the city drawing public attention. The brief notes the unusual December flower as a curious local occurrence with no further details or official statements.
A reader notes confusion over a matter that would have been clearer if identified directly. The remark highlights the value of a pointed, precise point to avoid ambiguity in reporting.
Sudbury residents will receive mail literature next week detailing the benefits to children and adults affected by infantile paralysis. Contributions, sent by coin or check in envelopes provided by the local March of Dimes headquarters, are tax deductible. The article notes low local polio cases, free hospital treatment, and asks every reader to support the campaign to prevent crippling polio.
Mrs Alice G Herlihy of Danby Connecticut and Griffin Hospital staff wins $100 for writing the last line in the Boston Post limerick contest. She has three sons Eugene 13 Thomas 11 and Paul 9. She says the prize money will help as a mother of growing boys. The submitted limerick ends with a humorous line about seeing a burst and living high on a bonaga royal.
Residents can join bridge and whist events at several homes from January 19 to 31. Mrs James B. Laffin hosts a bridge and whist for the Ways and Means and proceeds fund St Michael's decor. Other gatherings include McArdie home, United Workers of the Church of Christ, American Legion Auxiliary, and Progressive Association events with various hosts on Great Road and surrounding streets.
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