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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1950
Page
12
The article argues for sun access at home over dense plantings that block light. It notes fashion shifting away from overplanting, advocating design that invites sunlight through large glass areas and unobstructed outdoor spaces. It recommends low growing, color mass plantings for small ranch houses to provide sunlit beauty with easy summer-blooming varieties.
Seed germination times by flower type are listed, with days to sprout ranging from five to over 180. The table explains variability due to species and growing conditions, and advises sowing multiple varieties together for even growth and easier transplanting.
The feature details a unique three step up layout called a Multiple Level Home with a partial basement under the half level. It highlights a large living room with a picture window, an inviting terrace, accordion doors, a central fireplace and two spacious bedrooms with wardrobes and cross ventilation.
Massachusetts issued permits for over 25 000 new dwellings in 1949 with 66 percent single family 5 percent two family and 29 percent larger buildings The total new home building rose about 25 percent from 1948 among cities over 10 000 population Natick led with 31 8 per 1000 residents Needham West Springfield Weymouth Lexington Norwood Peabody Stoneham Dedham and Braintree all posted double digit rates Average weekly earnings for Massachusetts factory workers rose to 53 07 in December 1949 from 52 18 year earlier Veterans in training under the GI bill fell 15 percent in number while in the Boston regional office the count of students in school program dropped 8 percent job training fell 38 percent and farm training rose 9 percent The Hanson planning board is drafting a zoning bylaw for town protection Also note Mobile Alabama’s brief claim as first capital of all French possessions before America.
A reader touts a great buy snapping up a box of poker chips for fifty cents and debating their true value as suggested by a friend.
The Civil Services Commission announces a photoengraver examination for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the Government Printing Office in Washington D C with pay of 2 63 an hour. Qualifications include six years in the trade or apprenticeship and one year in a specialized branch. no written test. Applications due March 21 1950.
One hundred $100 scholarships plus orchestral and popular music awards offered by the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston for this year’s high school graduates. Scholarships cover September 1950 enrollment toward a Bachelor of Music. Applicants need outstanding musical ability, good grades, and financial need. principals or music supervisors will nominate candidates. A $359 special scholarship honors the best freshman scholastic record. Further information requested by June 1 to the Dean, New England Conservatory of Music, Boston.
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