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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1963
Page
10
Middlesex County Extension highlights safe bird feeding practices to reduce rat trespass. It recommends suspending feeders, avoiding ground scattering, and using snap traps or anticoagulant baits under directions, avoiding outdoor poison or traps for safety. Full rat control details available from Extension Service at 19 Everett Street.
We thank our relatives and friends for the kindnesses shown during our bereavement following the passing of Frank QO. Roberts.
James T. Williams notes the 1963 All America Selection winners. The zinnias Firecracker and Thurelina headline the annuals with Firecracker producing 6 inch scarlet blooms on 30 inch plants and Thurelina as a 6 inch midget blooming at 3 inches tall in multiple colors. All America vegetables include Buttercrunch lettuce praised for heat tolerance and slow bolting.
Firemen plan a household canvass to promote their coming concert to be held February 22 at the Auditorium. Deputy Frost is general chairman and Adam Orchestra will provide music. Acton School Committee meets Monday at 8 p.m. at Julia L. McCarthy Elementary. district committee meets tonight. Board of Health holds meetings every second and fourth Monday at 7:30 p.m.. Building committee meets next Thursday January 24 at Julia L. McCarthy School.
The notice lists several plant varieties including Emerald Cross squash SUTIOns Greyzini and Ex ecutive bush snap-bean with notes on flavor and yield. It highlights All America gladiolis like Frisky Goldilocks Morning Sun and Victory, urging readers to check new catalogs and inform local nurseries or wardens about spring planning.
Regular meetings of youth fellowships at Maynard Methodist Church move to Fa with new director Ge Rudat. Meetings now held Sunday evenings. Also noted are civic meetings and town board sessions.
Acton Leagues of Women Voters announce a two year study of the Common Market its links to American farmers the Communist bloc and world trade. Meetings set for Tuesday at 4 30 a m at 97 Hayward Road West Acton with Mrs Perry C Smith and Wednesday at 8 p m at 64 Alcott Street Acton Center led by Mrs Arnold H Mercier and Mrs William C Holway.
The Forest Service notes a 221 foot 25 ton Douglas fir from Naches Forest, Seattle, illuminated by 3500 bulbs. Logging gear eased its lowering to the highway over 70 miles, crowning as the season’s grand display.
The 1858 Athens Olympics promoted by Evangelios Zappas failed due to lack of a suitable stadium, with events held on the streets of Athens and no proper venue available.
Acton-Colonial Girls beat Ashland 43 20 as Judy Nordberg led with four field goals and a free throw in the third period. Kathy Para captured the fourth period with four field goals and a free throw to seal the one sided win. Bushee scored 10, Moland, Moore, Robinson and Laraine Moland added solid defense and Margeret the roving player contributed six. JVs won 31 7 with St Martin Fullenton and Heiligmann leading.
Maynard area boys basketball schedules list Acton Boxborough and J H S games with Wayland North Reading Concord Littleton Cambridge Kendall Green Cambridge Academy and primary matchups at Wayland Littleton Sudbury Weston Lynnfield Bedford. Emerson Maynard JH plays at Wayland Littleton and Sudbury in January. Harvard hosts Ayer Cambridge and Cambridge Academy in late January.
Maynard Ellis met at the B. P. O. E. Home on road Monday to map plans for the Frank E. Taylor testimonial. A Wayside Inn event is scheduled for February 2 with public attendance welcome and tickets now available chaired by Secretary William Molloy.
Marlboro high school beat Maynard 34 to 32 led by Jackie Sora 11 and Jean Mosher 10 points. Maynard trailed 18 15 at halftime but kept it within four points all game as Lombard and Hauzen led Maynard with 10 and 9 points.
Stow Junior a Geer team's 38 to 19 victory over Hillside provides a clean JV sweep. Mike Johnson led with 10 points, Kauppi 9 and Pieciwicz 8 for Stow. Alan Mosher paced Hillside with 9, Bolicki 8 for Stow JV, and Booley 8 for Hillside.
In Concord the Minute record for lay up shooting was finally tied by two high school pupils, Don Larson and John Hopkins, who each hit 31 and 30 respectively during fitness testing. The event also included rope pull ups, shuttle run and standing broad jump as part of the evaluation.
Maynard Maynard basketball team plays Auburn next in Memorial Gym. Coach Martha Maynard’s girls hold an enviable record and aim for a strong return game after Friday’s home match. Local fans expect a competitive afternoon game at 3 15.
Local action at Westwood saw Acton-Colonials secure a victory with Kathy Paradis scoring 19 points. Judy Nordberg Martha Moland and Elizabeth Robinson delivered strong performances while Margarets Moland and Moland contributed solid defense for the Jayvees. J. W. lost to Westwood as Capt Lee Walker led scoring with multiple players contributing.
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