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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1957
Page
21
Bridgeport Connecticut. Frank W Dunn attempted to burn a hornets nest with a candle to remove an awning and shrubbery threat. The fire scorched his house but achieved the goal of destroying the pests.
In Middlesex County Probate Court a petition to probate the will of Fanny Todd Everleth of Concord is filed by Adeline E. Cabot seeking appointment as executrix without bond. Interested parties must appear by February 8, 1957, 10 a.m. in Cambridge. John C. Leggat is First Judge and John J. Foley is Registrar.
Public Auction set for February 14 1957 at 10:00 a.m. at 6 Butler Avenue Maynard to foreclose a mortgage held by Modern Funding Corp of Boston on Lots 137 and 138 Assabet Bank plan Maynard mass. The sale includes 8000 square feet of land with buildings and is subject to prior liens taxes and encumbrances. Terms require $500 cash down and balance within 10 days at law offices in Boston.
Kate Webb Holmes of Sudbury requests to be appointed executrix of the estate of Tyler L. Holmes deceased, without bond. Citations must be returned by 11:00 AM on February 15, 1957. Witnessed by Judge John C. Leggat.
Governor George N. Craig recalled a toy mouse found among his four year souvenirs and said a real mouse lived in his office. He joked he feeds it to have one friend and associates later gave him the toy mouse.
The administrator of the estate of Adam Kaminskis presents a second account for allowance. Objections must be filed by February 15, 1957. Citation return day set January 21, 1957. Witness: John C Leggat Esquire First Judge. Jan 31 Feb 7 Feb 14.
In the matter of the estate of Frederick C. Tucker of Sudbury Massachusetts the court is asked to appoint Marion H. Tucker of Sudbury as administratrix without bond. The petition is dated January 24 to February 7 1957 and witnessed by John C. Leggat Esquire.
A simple apple or peach crisp pairs with dinner. Prepare fruit in a buttered casserole, top with flour sugar butter and cinnamon, bake about 35 minutes in a moderately hot oven. A quick after school drink uses ice cream and fruit nectar for a refreshing finish.
Pattern advertisement describes Dress Pattern No 1504 a figure flattering shirtwaist dress with short and cap sleeves lace rows optional comes in sizes 12 to 42 Size 14 listed Cap sleeve 4 yards of 39 inch fabric Also Pattern No 299 a crocheted bed jacket with small medium large sizes Includes crochet directions and prices 35c per dress pattern 25c per needlework pattern Send to Audrey Lane Bureau Dept NWNS 367 West Adams Street Chicago Ill
A scrambled crossword puzzle page fragment lists clues and partial answers across multiple across and down entries. Reading shows references to weather, geography, plants, and common nouns, suggesting a mixed puzzle with varying difficulty and partial solutions.
The piece notes about 30 million Americans hunt fish and observe wildlife, forming a lucrative audience. It cites yearly spending in hunting and fishing totaling about six billion dollars, with average anglers spending 310 and hunters 306, while specific game items show varied prices. It argues outdoors enthusiasts prize novelty and challenge over corner-store purchases.
A simple recipe using Lima beans and barley. Soak beans overnight then simmer in the soaking water with salt and pepper, add onion carrot and barley until soft, finish with evaporated milk and butter just before serving.
A fragment discusses serving ideas including flower celery sticks olives spiced peaches and cranberry apple relish. It suggests date and nut bread or orange prune bread as desserts with a thin icing and notes broccoli should be barely tender with browned almonds. It also proposes cream of chicken soup enhanced by raw onion juice or onion flakes.
Sealed bids will be received at the Maynard Board of Health Office until 8:00 P M on February 19 1957 for garbage collection and disposal in Maynard for one year starting April 1 1957 Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from John J Johnston Chairman Board of Health The Board reserves right to reject all bids or accept any bid deemed in the town's best interest Names listed include John J Johnston Joseph Dutkowski and Frank C Lituri M D with dates January 24 31 February 7.
Dry Mills Maine report quotes Supt Clarence Quint of the state fish hatchery stating that brook trout eggs number 11 000 to 12 000 per quart in a recent inquiry.
Firemen responded to a blaze in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Javarone in Gloversville New York. A shower curtain caught fire when Mrs. Javarone threw a pan of burning grease into the bathtub.
Ford Motor Co employees have earned 4 451 252 dollars for ideas submitted under the employee suggestion plan since it began nine years ago. Awards range from a few dollars up to a maximum of 3 000 dollars.
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