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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

10

Dwarf Flowers Best for Front Yard Borders and Edging

A list of dwarf flowering plants ideal for borders, edging, and paths. Includes Sweet alyssum. Violet Queen and other alyssums. ageratums, Jobelins. Ing- Ush daisies Chellis perennis. Swan River daisy. candylifts. Tagetes sintata pumila. Snapdragons Magic Carpet. California Poppy dwarfs. Tickseed Calliopsis. Petunias Martha Washington and Admiral. Moss Rose Portulaca. Verbenas. Viscaria Tom Thumb. Zinnia linearis.

Swan River Alyssum Petunias Martha Washington

Merryman Carl deSuze to visit West Concord auditorium

Carl deSuze WBZ Merryman of Mike will appear Tuesday May 25 at 8 p m in the Harvey Wheeler School auditorium West Concord under the West Concord Union church Guild. Tickets are selling fast with reservations through Mrs Norman Johansen.

Carl deSuze WBZ Merryman Mike W. Concord West Concord Milady Harvey Wheeler Guild West Concord Union Church Norman Johansen Th Committée Mr. deSuze Johansen Concord

I Love a Parade Colorful Camera Tips

The piece discusses parade season as a prime time for color film photos. It notes crowds, flags, bands, uniforms, and family participants, urging both action shots and candid spectators for memorable pictures.

Washington Man Runs Only Ranch For Flying Squirrels

Washington- (UP) L E Greeson, a retired government worker, runs the world’s only commercial flying squirrel farm near Washington. The ranch houses about 1 100 squirrels and supplies “nets” as the best in the world to buyers in the United States plus Europe India and Japan. Greeson explains how these Petauristidae mammals glide from tree to tree using skin between their legs and tails for steering.

John King U. P Washington L. E. Greeson Greeson Texas West Blue Ridge Cuntains

Toad Tongue Mechanics Described In Simple Terms

A brief note explains the toad tongue attaches at the front of the mouth and flicks outward from the rear to strike prey quickly, then retracts back into the throat opening.

Congressman Philbin Becomes Grandfather of Twins

The birth of twin sons to Mrs. Albert Scansarelli of 10 Blaine Street and Hudson Air Force Sergeant occurred Wednesday at Clinton Hospital. Mrs. Scansarelli is the former Mambi Philbin, daughter of Congressman Philip J. Philbin of Clinton, and Peter Scansarelli of Bileine Street. The twins weighed 5 pounds 13 ounces and 5 pounds 3 ounces. Both infants and mother are doing nicely.

Hudson Air Force Albert Scansareli Blaine Street

School Officials To Attend Seventh Annual Conference

School officials Dana Bb. Hinckley Principal William OConnell and Supt. Whitman are unable to attend the seventh annual conference of businessmen and educators at the Babson Institute on Friday May 21. The program theme is Education Adequate for Survival in a Democratic Society with speeches by Albert Lynd and Arthur Bestor.

Actong School Dana Bb. Hinckley William O’connell Supt Whitman Babson Institute Albert Lynd Arthur ‘Bestor

Concord Scouts and Town Events Plan May Activities

The Concord and West Concord areas announce a May camporee at Canopy Oak Bedford and a Musketaquid Club dessert and bridge party on June 2. Guests include Rep. Haroc Lompkins and Gov. David B. Williams. Hawthorne OES food sale, Concord Chorus concert, Armed Forces Day open house, parish service, and Boy Scout waste drive are detailed with dates and contacts.

Boy Scouts of Concord West Concord Lincoln Cambiske Haroc Lompkins Lowell Road David B. Williams Maynard Republican Club Christian A. Herter Latte Senate Richard I. Furbush

Two Hospital Patients Surrender to New York Police

Two patients from Westboro State Hospital who missed Monday report turned themselves in to New York police. Gordon Warren 1957 and Arthur 16 Groveland were located in Grand Central Station where the station master alerted officers. They will be returned to Bellevue Hospital for custody. The note about an oddly shaped whooping crane appears as a separate fragment.

New York Westboro State Hospital Mondey Gordon Warren Arthur Groveland Grand Central Station New ‘York

Monument Erected in Mansfield for Johnny Appleseed John Chapman

A tall granite monument was dedicated in South Mansfield Park, Mansfield Ohio, honoring John Chapman known as Johnny Appleseed, pioneer apple nurseryman. The memorial, crafted by LeRoy McGinty & Son of Mansfield, was produced by LeR Patch Inc. from Vermont and associated with the Barre Granite Guild.

John Chapman Johnny Appleseed Pines Mansfield Ohio Barre Ler & Patch, Inc LeRoy McGinty & Son Manstela Land Notonical Society Barre Guild South Motamen Park Massachuse

Crossing Over The Bridge The Younger Generation Speaks

An elder asserts the youth bear the world’s burdens while the speaker acknowledges change. The moment arrives suddenly, shifting perception about aging and responsibility as a late life reflection unfolds.

Two Dinner Sittings Set for May 22 at New Cafeteria

Junior class advisor John Winton announces two sittings for the Saturday May 22 supper at the new cafeteria. Tickets are limited to the Class of 1955.

John Winton

Slight Drop in Unemployment Claims Reported

Marlboro total claims edged down six percent with 1342 claims at the Office of Employment Security per William H Finn. Of these, 189 were new and 1153 continued. Week ending May 1 shows 1484 total claims, 92 more than May 8. Sixteen job placements occurred, with 24 openings and 39 new applications for work plus 26 counseling interviews.

Sermon Topics at Acton Churches This Sunday

Rev Eric W Grimshaw preached on Do You Speak With an Ac cent at Evan gelical Congregational Church Acton Center. Congregants attended the Congregational Christian conference in Quincy. Rev Ronald N Noble of West Acton Church spoke on What Is Love Like. Wesley Baker led the Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday evening.

First Parish Unitarian Church Edard Perry Daniels Philip W. Trumbull Eric W. Grimshaw Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center Congregational Christian Conference Quincy Ronald N. Noble West Acton Christian Endeavor Wesley Baker

Unclear Air Defense Warning Plan Urged at Base

A presidium style briefing notes urgent need for a warning plan at the base as air attack alerts and tougher conditions loom. Officials discuss faster alerts and coordinated actions for faculty and staff amid evolving defense directives.

LaCail

Local Reunion Scheduled in Billerica With Kinsman

Local residents plan a gathering on May 22 in Billerica to honor William D. and celebrate the new fire department. The event, originally set for a different date, was moved to Friday evening at an unnamed Carlisle location due to illness and bad will concerns.

Carlisle Selet New Fire Department Kinsman William D Preston

Forty Hours Devotion Opens at St Josephs Lincoln

The Rev. Editor announces four hours of services at St Josephs with opening at Lincoln and a Saturday closure. The blessed main exposed details are noted and the schedule is set for the forty hours.

Lincoln St. Joseph

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