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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
4
A woman complains jars spoil in storage and learns from a friend that cheap rubber rings fail. They discuss testing methods endorsed by the U S Department of Agriculture, including a six inch ring stretch test and a tensile strength test using water weight to lift a jar ring. The goal is to identify faulty rings before canning further.
Regular meeting of the White Cross Guild at Cooperative Hall this Sunday afternoon. Mrs C Fowler as Red Cross president chairs. Bratch,ee a stray Shepherd dog found near Main Street. owner sought. Ladies Benevolent Society prepares annual Fair for December 8 and 9. Maynard Grange hosts a whist party Tuesday at the LOOF hall. Elizabeth Binks to undergo tonsil and adenoids operation in Boston Thursday. Miss Margaret Joyce, Red Cross nurse, wintering in Washington, D C. Junior Mary Name football eleven and Summer Hill meet at Grove Park this afternoon. Harvard's John Gibbons spoke on football at a Sunday association meeting. association to pursue gymnastic and athletic drills.
Concord Junction Union Church announces a evening service at 7 PM on Sunday with a theme Joy for Thanksgiving season. A church school session is at noon, a youth society gathering at 4 PM, and a talk titled The Thanksgiving. A separate notice advertises a house and barn for sale or rent on Tremont Street Maynard.
Marlboro notes a regular Intere colonial Club meeting planned for this evening in the Odd Fellows building. Reports from M.F. Coughlin and A. Eg discuss arrivals of Brigham and Paprama, with Brigham praised as a mechanic. A Newman Club memorial for deceased members was held at Immaculate Conception PA with Rev. Francis Itely officiating and a large turnout.
The guide from the United States Department of Agriculture explains using clean ripe grapes to produce a shelf stable unfermented juice. It covers extraction, filtration, bottling, pasteurization, sealing, and storage tips to prevent mold and spoilage.
Household experts from the United States Department of Agriculture recommend oxalic acid, buttermilk or warmed vinegar to dissolve tarnish on copper, brass and bronze. Friction with rottenstone mixed in oil, followed by dry polishing with rottenstone or whiting, restores luster. All cleaning fluids must be rinsed off to prevent quick re tarnish.
Practical tips on cooking and laundry from a household guidance piece. It advises pouring fat for crisp bacon sugar use after meals ammonia to lift stains and choosing quick cooking apples. It also suggests removing large buttons before laundry to prevent damage.
Miss Helen Noyes has started a children’s dancing school with Mr and Mrs J S Rice. The class began Monday afternoon at the town hall and drew a good attendance. Miss Doris Rogers is the teacher. A chicken pie supper and sale will be held at Memorial church South Sudbury on Friday afternoon and evening November 19. Supper served at 6 30.
Myron Saw'n, on sick leave, is reported improving. He was taken to his son Walter Sawin's Hyde Park home Sunday to prepare for hospital treatment, with hopes he can return home soon without hospitalization.
Several members of the Whist club were entertained at luncheon last week by Mrs George Smith at her Arlington home. Attendees included Mrs Charles Way, Mrs Frank F Gerry, Mrs Pert Newton, Mrs H Rogers, Mrs Frank Perkins, Mrs John C Hall, and Mrs Henry Maynard. Lunch at 1 o clock was followed by bridge whist and the group reported an enjoyable time.
Thieves robbed Mrs Her Ram Haynes hothouse in North Sudbury on Tuesday night November 9. They carried off 35 Rhode Island Red pallets 30 hens and a dozen large market roosters leaving a few small roosters. The raids suggest a local or familiar culprit with possible outside involvement discussed.
The Ladies' Social circle of the Congregational church plans its annual Christmastide fair supper and entertainment in the church parlors on Thursday evening December 9. An ornamental grape vane arbor will be added. Harry P. D. Prescott sustained a injury Monday when his left hand was cut by steel. Christie treated the wound.
A union Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Unitarian church on Sunday morning November 20 at 11 o clock. Rev Mr Wood of Framingham will deliver the sermon. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
A Natick committee on changing town government met in the selectmen's rooms with Judge Henry C. Mulligan as chairman and Pred J. Lucey as secretary. The informal session discussed methods for a better and more efficient system. A committee to study a modified form of government was appointed along with a precinct committee.
Mrs Lewis T Willard of Holliston visited the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence D Chicker ing for a weekend. The Acton branch of the Milk Producers association met at West Acton on Friday November 12. Assistant Manager Davis gave a very interesting talk. Miss Adelaide M Chase has improved the grounds about her bungalow on Acton street.
The Universalist church held its annual fair in the vestry on Thursday evening November 1. It was reported to be the most successful fair in years with decorations praised and booths in varied colors. Names of booth supervisors and contributors are listed, including apron, vegetables, candy, ice cream and cake booths.
Mrs Elmvin W Harris and Mrs Frank Z Taylor led the program with contributions from Mrs Willis of Winthrop as violinist and Mrs Green of Everett as vocalist and pianist. The audience praised the performers and hoped for another invitation.
Congregational Church announces Sunday service at 10 30 with sermon by Pastor Ralph A Barker. Sunday school follows at noon. Evening song and preaching at 7. Midweek prayer and conference Friday at 7 30 on the topic What Sort of a Person Should a Christian Be.
Edward Brigham is working as engineer at the O Keefe factory. Mr and Mrs Joseph Champagne of Broadst visited relatives in Leominster Sunday. The S L B A will hold a jubilee costume party in Laurier s hall Nov OA. G J Laplante sealer of weights and measures is inspecting weights and measures in store service.
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