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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1947
Page
9
Observances for the Feast of St Casimir were held with Masses at 9 and 4 o’clock led by Rev Francis S fez D C, pastor. St. Casimir’s Church announced worship services and clergy present. Permanent officers were to be installed at a March meeting in their rooms with Mary’s Holy aid.
Dick Maskovsky and Mrs Anthony hosted a birthday party at 13 Forest Street in honor of a family member. Guests included Rose, Dennis Maskovsky Shorette, Billy Lar, and several youngsters who helped with cake, games, and refreshments as the house was decorated.
Local members of Cheverus Assembly and Knights of Columbus attend the Fourth Degree event at the Copley Plaza Hotel on Sunday March 9 with Master hn J Delay presiding. A follow up meeting is planned for March 16 after mass. Farmland figures and farm cooperative notes are referenced.
The age of sheep up to four years can be determined by examining their teeth. The mouths have a full set of 24 molar teeth on both upper and lower jaws.
A chart by Geagestey of Alberta guides aging sheep by examining the front lower jaw teeth. The method focuses on eight teeth to determine age for herd management and research purposes.
Mrs. Joseph C. Proctor III of 104 Dudley Road has been named chairman of Bedford in the Women’s Educational Division for a $10,000,000 Children’s Hospital Medical Center campaign. The drive, announced by J. W. Farley, seeks funds to expand the Longwood Avenue institution into a medical center for adolescent and child health care.
At the annual water meeting in Sudbury an election was held to replace E Norman Bowry who has resigned Luther M Child was elected to succeed him as the new appointee to lead the water board
Sudbury pupils met Monday afternoon February 24 for a piano judging party. Allan Tallant led second year pupils with top score, while Clifton Giles topped first year, followed by Carol Lodder, Margaret Dawson, and Anne Griswald. After prizes, children played musical chairs and enjoyed refreshments. attendees included Barbara and Thomas Cu Margaret Burches, Gwen ae Piper and Edmund Sears.
The Goodnow Public Library Trustees announce two storytelling hours on March 15 and March 22 at the Library in South Sudbury from 10 to 11 for first through fourth grade children. The teller is a Simmons College senior.
Members urged to bring scholarship fund envelopes to the next and final meeting on April 2, designated conservation day. Attendees at the mid winter meeting were Mrs. Henry E. Webster Mrs. Maxwell P. Eaton and Mrs. James L. Bartlett. Club institute scheduled March 6 at the YWCA Boston at 10 30 a m.
Miss Ellen Meharg daughter of Mrs Edna Meharg of Bedford completes six months training as a cadet nurse at Winter Veterans Hospital Topeka Kansas She started at Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain and was affiliated with Children’s Hospital Boston Worcester Hospital and Worces work at the Veterans Hospital in Kansas
An article by W J Dryden explains concrete feeding doors and floors as essential farm improvements. Properly built and cured concrete slabs reduce mud, improve hog performance, and save feed, with guidance on thickness, drainage, fill, and moisture during curing.
Know Your Breed explains the Morocco Spotter horse originated from crossbreeding Morocco Barb, English Hackney, and French coach horse. It describes size from 10 to 15 hands, general purpose use for work and pleasure, stamina and self reproduction, and registration standards of 14.2 hands with clean conformation and strong legs for saddle or harness.
Forester Robert Parmenter of Massachusetts State College led a forestry discussion and demonstration at the Pickman Farm woodlot on Thursday afternoon. The event drew interest from woodlot owners and featured several one and two person demonstrations.
Jensen's Shoe Store in Concord Massachusetts is featured with details of its new location and offerings. The item highlights the business’s arrival, product range, and community reception in the town.
Alfalfa seed plots in Utah dusted with DDT to control lygus bugs yielded 400 pounds per acre versus under 490 without treatment. Tests show DDT offers potential for higher seed production at feasible costs, marking a breakthrough in pest control.
The Bedford Grange met in the Town Hall with about 100 present from Ac cn Billerica Concord Carlisle Lexington and Ward. State officers and guests led remarks and a new birthday recognition feature was added amid a cake celebration. Next meeting moved to March 24 due to Town Meeting conflicts.
A St Patrick’s Day celebration at Monument Hall on Monday March 17 offers 8 to 9:30 pm entertainment with dancing until midnight. John Cunniff's Irish Orchestra of South Boston will provide music under St Bernard's parish direction and tickets are available from CYO members. public welcome.
Lt. (jg) John E. Hayes of Sylvia Street South Acton receives the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal from the Secretary of the Navy for heroism and achievements in aerial flights during operations near Korea and Truk in 1945. His actions included aiding in enemy force information and contributing to the destruction of locomotives a power station a lighthouse and a radio and weather station.
Caroline Lalli marked her ninth birthday with a party hosted by her parents Louis and Mary Lalli at 1 East Street on Monday February 24. Guests included Nancy Sheridan Joey Graceffa Ann Marie Graceffa Alex Lalli Jr Joanne Johnson Carol Grantmyre Joan Grantmyre David Glazier Pat Judy Veletio Joanne Terrasi and Kathryn Babritsky.
Concord parishioners of the Holy Name Society of St Bernard Church will attend the 8:15 mass next Sunday and receive Holy Communion marking the third Sunday of Lent. Members of the Holy Africanit Society of Our Lady Help Christians West Concord will attend the 8:30 mass together. Both churches plan regular Sunday evening meetings.
Local members of the Concord Republican "21" Club attended the Massachusetts Council of Republican Clubs monthly meeting held last Saturday evening at the Hotel Lenox in Boston. Speakers included Gov. Robert F. Bradford and Archie R. Giroux, Republican State chairman.
Local Knight of Columbus members attended a meeting in Brighton to organize subscriptions for the Pilgrim Diocesan newspaper. Concord and nearby groups shared updates including a bar association meeting in Waltham where Anthony Julian was elected president. The Concord Post 6537 met at Veterans Building with plans for Patriot's Day and a spring paper drive for St Bernard’s and Our Lady’s churches on May 18.
Harvey Wheeler School PTA plans a dance on Monday March 17 at 5 oclock in the school auditorium. A local orchestra will provide music and a large committee leads the event.
Engagement announced for the daughter of Mr and Mrs Barton of Nashville to Sherman Leland Whipple III son of Mr and Mrs Whipple. The groom elect attended Middlesex School Concord and is continuing studies in journalism at the University of Virginia after naval service.
Concord Lodge 1479 holds an exaltation meeting at the hall at 8 o'clock with Re Ruler David B. Deant presiding. Refreshments will be served.
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