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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1949
Page
9
The record sketches Concord events with references to prohibition polling, a town department focus, and local sports figures. Notables include ex-Navy and high school athlete figures, Notre Dame connections, and a TV interview noted for February 7 as part of community coverage.
A new rake for power operations and baling mirrors little change since tractors began. it features a floating reel and basket for full-length use at high speeds. This is the third major step toward complete haymaking mechanization, following a one-man twine-tying baler and a field base loader.
A manufacturer markets Bossy support product claiming a 35 percent increase in a cow's milk yield. The claim positions the item as a farm aid for dairy producers seeking higher production.
A new wildlife repellent developed by B F Goodrich and tested by Maine’s Fish and Game Department at Swan Island wildlife refuge shows deer will avoid treated leaves after one bite. The repellent also discourages certain insects, addressing crop damage running into the millions and over 150000 dollars in some districts annually.
Beef cattle readily consume citrus molasses feed and prefer it, with troughs and drums used to malting the material. The troughs described are 30 inches wide and about 12 feet long.
Four solid hours of square dancing unfold Friday night at 8 pm in the State Armory as the Middlesex County Country Dance Festival features top callers Charlie Baldwin of Norwell and Jimmy Mz Gowan of West Bridgewater with performances by Fitchburg Quadrifle and Satucket Barn Dancers. Organizers urge comfortable attire and note a sellout is likely due to growing requests.
The Sunday morning service at the Church of Christ Scientist Lowell focused on the subject Truth. Sunday school met at the same time, following the sermon.
Sudbury Mr and Mrs Raymond C Phelps announce the engagements of their twin daughters Jean and Jean One daughter Jean is engaged to John E Hughes of Charlestown Massachusetts He works for New Telephone and Telegraph Jean will wed Francis D Lake of North Reading an electrician with Bay State Engineering in Boston Spring weddings planned.
Concord Newton Miss Marilyn Penny of Worcester and Miss Leslie Griffin of Winthrop, Bouve Boston School of Physi cal Education affiliates Tufts College, resumed practice teaching in physical education. Penny teaches at Concord Academy and Griffin at Bedford High School.
George H. Harms aged 60 of 25 Laws Brook Road West Concord died after a three month illness. An account clerk for the Concord Water and Lew until retirement, he moved to Concord in 1921 after earlier work as an office manager in Boston. Survived by two sons, a daughter, a brother and four grandchildren, funeral services with Rev. Win B. Nylen at West Concord Union Church were largely attended. Interment at Sleepy Hollow cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Albert M Engebretsen announce the marriage of their daughter Elsie Virginia Engebretsen to Philip Lenzi of Arlington formerly of Lincoln and Concord. The ceremony took place in the Fiesta Room at the Biltmore Hotel Palm Beach Florida. They will reside in Palm Beach where both are employed. The bride attended local schools and worked in the area before marriage. Lenzi formerly ran a riding stable and is well known locally.
The Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post 221 organizes a January 26 fundraiser at local homes with bridge and whist to benefit the Mission Rosary Circle. A hospital screening of The Snake Pit was shown in three shifts for V A hospital attendees.
The Carlisle Lincoln district promotes Troop 43 in West Concord as a youthful unit with strong leadership. Scoutmaster Duston assisted by Kevin Quinn and helpers like Da Berger, John Condon Jr., and Neil O Connor lead wreath fundraising and community service. Several prize-winning wreath sales earned uniforms and recognition, with emphasis on local ties to Concord High and area merchants.
The first district meeting of the new Boy Scout District for 1940 will be tonight at 8 o clock with Sh Todd presiding. John Many important phases of future activities will be discussed and refreshments will be served. Scouters are urged to bring their latest issue of Scouting. Nebraska underground water runs about 50 degrees.
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