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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
12
Gardeners can keep seed flats evenly moist using wick or subirrigation methods. The wick draws water up through a burlap or glass wick, while subirrigation uses a waterproof liner to rise moisture through the soil, reducing splash and disease risk.
A prominent architect questions the modern home craze tied to flat roofs and glass walls. He warns that open plans and built in furniture can be impractical, privacy scarce, and interiors cold. people still want homes that feel warm and human friendly.
An 82 year old man William H. Jones collapsed from a stroke on a Oshkosh street. He supposedly carried a list of friends he wished to serve as pallbearers.
Penny Hazell presents a three level, three bedroom Small Homes plan featuring white wood siding a front terrace with planting box a picture window living room with built in divan and corner fireplace field stone or glass block partition options a kitchen dinette with breakfast bar and ample storage a partial basement and an outside barbecue chimney. blueprints cost five dollars with $3.50 for duplicates and the portfolio of the first thirteen plans also available by mail from Penny's Small Homes Detroit Michigan.
The article rejects the superstition that sharks trailing ships signal death. It explains sharks follow ships for food scraps tossed from the galley, not for ominous reasons related to those aboard.
Peoria officers spotted a blue 1936 model car parked across the street after a radio report. They notified the owner who had turned in the alarm minutes earlier to claim the vehicle.
Article notes mink farms cluster in dense groves because the animals’ fur rusts in bright sunlight. It explains farmers use shade and canopy cover to protect pelts and maintain fur quality for market.
In Memphis Tennessee a wise old owl perched in Mrs. C H Owens yard during an ice storm. Its feet froze to the limb and when ready to take off it could not fly away.
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for the position of Student Aid Trainee in Experimental Psychology GS-4 at the U S Navy Medical Research Laboratory U S Naval Submarine Base New London Connecticut and other New England agencies. Entrance salary 2875 per year. Applications due by March 23 1950 at New London Connecticut or Boston Massachusetts offices.
In Norwood Massachusetts Alfred E Maier won the town constable post easily after each candidate could print three words of identification alongside their names on the ballot The article notes Washington State has led Oregon in hop production ahead of California with these states dominating the crop.
Private First Class Jacklyn Lucas of Belhaven North Carolina is the youngest service member to receive the Medal of Honor. Enlisting at 14 with his mother's consent he later faced AWOL and desertion before earning the nation’s top decoration at Iwo Jima. He saved comrades by shielding a grenade and survived being left for dead. He later discharged from the Marines and became a Duke University freshman.
Plans for an April 1 Templar conclave in Melrose Mass and Rhode Island commanderies include 37 co sponsors, 300 candidates, and a 190 piece Aleppo Temple Shrine Band parade through Melrose. Mayor Thistle to serve as chief marshal with Grand Commander Judge Robert Gardiner Wilson Jr. overseeing ceremonies. Production of broomcorn has resumed its prewar level with Oklahoma and Colorado as leading states.
Fort Lewis Washington reported the Army post laundry since 1941 has processed about 212 840 000 pounds of laundry.
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