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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
16
Extension notes from Concord Massachusetts explain that apple blossom stages from pink to full bloom and petal fall are high risk for frost damage, scab infection, and poor pollination due to bee shortages. Warm sunshine aids bee activity and fruit set, while sprays must be careful to avoid harming pollination during critical periods.
The Concord community learns the Red Cross blockmobile will come to town on May 11. Those willing to donate blood can call Emerson 9-2590 for appointments and volunteering.
Miss Patricia Hanson of Marlborough High School contributes three works to the High School Students Art Exhibition at the Cinema Theatre Shoppers World Framingham. She competes for two first year scholarships to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, donated by The Cinema Theatre management. Judges include Museum School faculty. Congratulations to Patricia Hanson.
A simple tip suggests adding one to two teaspoons of curry powder to deviled egg mix. The combination is recommended for hors d oeuvre and picnic baskets.
A roundup of weekly activities in Concord includes Musketaquid Sportsmen supper and meeting at the clubhouse and drill at State Armory, a Trinitarian Church supper, Emerson Hospital rummage sale, Rainbow Assembly at Masonic Temple, Mothers Day services, DeMolay program, Scout meetings, town board and lodge gatherings, Lions Elks and rotary events, Bloodmobile visit, OES meeting, and PTA and health series sessions at local venues.
A Deep River fire incident ended with volunteers accusing Chief Donald Moore of starting a blaze near the firehouse to force attendance at a scheduled meeting. The UP report notes the alleged plan aimed to pull crew to a regular gathering.
Two American veteran groups scheduled separate Elbe River anniversary events. One group welcomed Russian attendees for a Moscow reunion. the other planned a Senate‑adjacent ceremony with Nixon and Johnson to mark the meeting of Allied forces at the Elbe. Nine Russian officers accepted the invite but later said they will celebrate in Moscow.
Long ago memories from Oklahoma and Kentucky shared as readers recount farm life near Charlotte Michigan and Monticello with a dog churn tale and early earnings. contributions invited to The Old Timer column in Frankfort Kentucky.
The youth choir will rehearse in the chapel Saturday at 10 o clock with Mrs J Fred Engebretsen pianist director in charge. The senior choir rehearses Wednesday at 7 45 p m with Mrs Albert G Lind organist director in charge.
Prof. Wilbert K. Carter of Tufts Sociology visits the senior high fellowship at a Trinitarian Congregational church as guest speaker Sunday night. His subject is Religion of the Eskimos.
Bedford-Moderator Harold I Wellington appoints Fred A Keough Jr Herbert W Smith Wherton P Major for three year terms and Ernest M Cook for one year to fill the Walsh vacancy. Assisting was Anthony P Pickman former chairman and the board of selectmen.
Dragon Cement Corporation plans a 10 million dollar cement plant on a 1500 acre site near the Massachusetts Turnpike. Test borings are underway as Berkshire Connection links with the toll road to create a fast inter state system across New York and New England.
Carlisle Grange P H held a Mothers Day program last evening with past masters in charge. Mrs. Bessie Pedersen led the business meeting, and refreshments followed. The next meeting is May 18, and tonight members may attend the third and fourth degree session at Chelmsford.
A souffle stays light and fluffy after baking if 1 to 4 teaspoons of cream of tartar are folded into beaten egg whites during mixing.
The Altar Society of Our Lady Help of Christians invites the public to a whist party and food sale at 8 o'clock next Friday May 13 in the church hall. An attractive prizes list will be offered.
Ellen Amelia Cram of the Deaconess Home died at age 90 on Saturday, eleven days before her 91st birthday. A Morrisville, Vermont native born May 11, 1864, she came to the home seven years ago and had no immediate relatives. graveside services were officiated at Riverside cemetery in Morrisville by Rev. Melvin R. McGaughey with burial in the family lot.
Colonel John J. Maginnis announces that Civil Defense wind shield stickers issued in 1951 are obsolete and must be removed. Placards four by eighteen inches bearing Emergency and the Civil Defense emblem replace them, to be kept in the car and shown only during emergencies. Distribution is managed by local city and town directors.
Joyce Limoges of 23 Wetherbee Street East Acton and Patrick Jeanson of West Concord will wed at 3 PM Sunday at St Elizabeth of Hungary in West Acton. Commander Stanley A Nedza and Mrs Nedza attended Middlesex County Council meeting in Framingham. Next Sunday Mrs Nedza plans to attend a tea for gold star mothers in Waltham. Banns published at St Elizabeths for Henrietta Landry 58 Maple Street South Acton and John F Deveau of Dorchester. Landry is employed at the Actonian.
The Edwards-Quimby Post No. 284 will hold its monthly meeting Monday May 9 at 8 PM in the South Acton Fire Station. After business, refreshments will be served. Plans include Memorial Day events and the state convention in Revere next month. The Ladies Auxiliary meets Wednesday May 11 at 8 PM at Mrs Allan Erickson’s home in Stow.
Atty Gen George Fingold first in Concord to make a dial call after the new system began Sunday. Burpee E Schoefield of North Sudbury dies at Emerson Hospital aged 76. Concord Antiques Show returns May 19 at Monument Hall managed by Daniel J Donahue. Firemen respond to minor truck fire on Concord Turnpike Route 2 Thursday morning. 1945 Concord High School class 10th reunion set for May 14 at Marlborough Country Club with a smorgasbord supper. Co hosts for King’s Daughters meeting at First Parish Church vestry include Mrs Louis A Sohier and Mrs Philip A Davis. Catherine English marries Hermann Poeffier at St Bernard’s in Concord. Planning Board and Finance Committee hold joint meeting at Town House Tuesday evening.
Annual May breakfast under the junior young people of First Parish Church was held on Sunday morning with Rev. Robert D. Richardsori overseeing reservations.
Bedford Scouts held a well attended Parents Night in the school auditorium led by Scoutmaster York and Assistant Sinizer. Welcome Wagon officers were installed at a Shaker Glen House dinner in Woburn with reservations managed by Mrs Norval Mathers and Mrs Lawrence Santapaul. First Parish Church plans its spring fair on May 14 at Bedford Center. Lions Clubs zone meeting moved to May 25 at Navoy Grill. Kiddies Karaval planned in June by Bedford Lions. The McGrath family moved to 256 Great Road from 64 Elm Street, Capt George Callahan moving to Fort Benning Georgia. Bedford Civic Club met at the clubhouse with William J Walsh Jr in charge. Ex-Selectman Louis Pfeiffer, discharged from Emerson Hospital after six weeks, now at a Lexington rest home.
Scientists who arrived last June to observe a solar eclipse on the island presented a Starry Gift to local residents. The event highlighted the collaboration between Lenox researchers and the community.
Mrs Benjamin Plume hosts Maynard Garden Club at her High street home. Acton preschools register May 6 at 2 30 pm. Lowell spelling bee Friday night at 8 30 features local entrants Evelyn Sawyer Peter Caton Charles Kyle. Emerson Hospital Auxiliary hosts at Esterbrook Road home. West Acton Baptist choir presents Choir Capers at 8 pm. Nashoba Valley Chapter Amaranths meets May 20 at Town Hall. Red Cross bloodmobile at First Parish Unitarian May 11. call Mrs Benjamin Smalley to volunteer. Monthly Acton Garden Club meeting listed at Acton Center clubhouse.
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