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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1949
Page
3
The piece discusses insulation advances for hog houses using Zonolite insulation from the Zonolite mica family. It notes how improved insulation reduces feed costs and moisture issues, with temperature management inside livestock facilities and the impact of cold on moisture retention and house conditions.
The West Concord Brownies troop held an investiture ceremony with Patricia Anderson and other named girls while mothers and leaders attended. Mrs. William Krukanis played piano. a uniform sale outfitted several Brownies. A hike and cookout at Joanne Rice's home followed, with publicity led by Mrs. Russell Anderson.
The Red Cross Mobile Blood Bank will be at Weston Town Hall on December 1 from 1 to 7 p.m. Sudbury Weston and Wayland residents may donate by appointment with Hazel Milliken Rollins or J Colby. Urgent need for donors as Sudbury has a quota to meet.
Sudbury residents join the Police Association for a Thanksgiving Day dance after their turkey dinner. The event offers a festive wrap up to the holiday.
Letters from Mr and Mrs L Roy Hawes report a delightful time at the National Grange convention in California and sightseeing between meetings. Mrs Charles Bent visits Skowhegan Maine with her brothers Lewis Richardson Ellie and Bud Morrison. Dick Hawes and Bob Frazier camp at Saxon River Vermont and Jean Hawes prepares for Thanksgiving at Boston University. Mrs Laborce’s recovery brings hope of a Thanksgiving family reunion.
Concord John Hanley of the U S Navy is on holiday furlough visiting his mother Mrs Helga Hanley. He will remain at home while awaiting a new assignment in California after recently being stationed in Memphis Tennessee where he has been taking an air training course. Hanley is a former four letter athlete.
Former governors argue Supreme Court rulings allow local transport decisions and urge careful consideration of petitions to place the issue on the state ballot. They warn that a successful initiative could affect parochial and private school transportation and stress avoiding political influence while upholding constitutional principles. Names cited include Leverett Saltonstall Robert Foggles G Allen Chann Cox and Alvan Puller.
In Haverhill Massachusetts Joseph L Willett chooses to remain a city driver despite holding the office of mayor. The note hints at a potential conflict between duties and public service with focus on Willett’s dual role.
Otis M. Whitney writes to the Public Utilities Commission from Boston on November 18, 1949 urging caution at Sydney, Sudbury, and Street crossings in Concord. He notes pedestrians, including children, would be at risk and emphasizes that lives of Commonwealth citizens are at stake.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Peter of 29 Stow Street leave for New Jersey to visit their daughters for the holiday and week. Mr Peterson recovering from two major operations expects to resume work at Concord Clothing Company next Monday after over 50 years in business here. A mercantile committee meeting of the Concord Board of Trade at Robert L oo Highland Street West Concord discussed next week’s Christmas shopping program. John H Kennedy of 11 Prairie Street West Concord left with his parents for Florida to spend the winter and expects to return in about a week.
J. W. Sneller bought a 35 cent alarm clock that concealed a stolen $390. He chased the thief of an aeronautical item downtown as the case unfolded in Minneapolis.
Sudbury Men's Club heard Owen Kiernan, Superintendent of the Sudworth, discuss outlook and overcoming prejudices after a supper prepared by Mrs Ames. Thirty members attended the talk with keen interest.
Mr and Mrs John P McNaught of 15 Fitchdale Avenue announce the birth of a daughter. They have one other daughter and one son. Mr and Mrs Richard W Webber of Pee Avenue announce the birth of a daughter Cyntha Grace born in November.
Miss Shirley Blanchard becomes Mrs. Philip Recco in Concord ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Blanchard, active World War II veteran and member of the Concord Council Knights of Columbus.
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