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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1955
Page
8
Middlesex Soil Conservation District urges homeowners to compost fallen leaves instead of burning them. Compost provides plant food, organic matter, and worm habitat, reducing hazard risks from fires and smoke. The Extension Service offers a bulletin on starting a pile, noted by a contributor who praises worms for fishing bait obtained from the pile.
John Olsen former deputy fire chief dies in Receda California at age 79. He lived in West Concord over 60 years, born February 1 1876 in Denmark. Survived by widow Mary S Hansen son Holger Jim Olsen three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Evangelical Free church pastor Hyland T Richmond conducted burial at Sleepy Hollow cemetery.
The Minnesota state fair marks the fiftieth anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's famous line Speak softly and carry a big stick. Roosevelt delivered the address fifty years ago, leaving a lasting impression on American political rhetoric.
The Sudbury Couples Club met October 7 at Sudbury Town Hall for a potluck and business session. Presidents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Craig, with Treasurers Mr. and Mrs. William Spiller and Executive Board Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Hull and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Flewelling. The group plans by-law revisions and regular meetings on the third Friday, with dancing to follow.
A charitable rummage sale for Our Lady of Fatima runs October 12 to 15 from 10 am to 4 pm daily in the garage at Mrs William Harvey home Blueberry Hill Lane. Clothing and various household goods will be offered.
Instructions issued to National Guard flyers at Holman Field warn caution while flying over White Bear and Afton mink farms. The alert notes the risk of killing mink that could end up in a wife’s coat, reflecting the era’s mink farming concerns.
West Acton youths Warren Campbell and Frank Witkowski pleaded guilty to breaking and entering in the nighttime and larceny. In East Cambridge Superior Court last week they were sentenced to five years and one day at the Massachusetts Reformatory in West Concord. The sentences run concurrently with other regional cases. Patrolman Edward J. Collins Jr. prosecuted.
Meat contains complete protein that includes all essential amino acids required for body functions.
West Concord Union church outlines a busy week with religious education at Trinity Episcopal on Monday at 7 45 p m, senior choir rehearsal at 7 45 p m on Wednesday, Trading Post from 2 to 9 p m on Thursday, Skittlers bowling at Maynard at 8 p m on Friday October 21, and junior and senior groups meeting at 5 and 7 p m on Sunday. Buy U S savings bonds.
The Women's Parish Association of First Parish U nitarian Concord schedules meetings in the vestry this week. On Monday October 17 at 2 45 PM guest speaker Mrs William Kraushaar presents Osa ka Japan 1954 1955. Tuesday afternoon 2 PM King s Daughters meet with co hosts Miss Grace E Tuttle and Mrs Edward P Daniels. Friday October 21 Family Night with supper at 6 dancing and other features under Women s Parish Association auspices.
The Senior Young People of First Parish Unitarian Church met after supper on Sunday. Susan Boynton reported on Star Island. Local Draft Board No. 114 will assign two local youths to the armed forces on Thursday October 29.
Rex Corporation employees and their families held a carnival like gathering on company grounds for the third annual outing. Despite prior rain the day was pleasant with a merry go round pony rides and a horse and wagon. A paper money midway offered prizes alongside ring toss and a wheel of chance. Hamburgers, soda, and ice cream were served as attendees celebrated.
The Carlisle community formed a new Married Couples Bible Study Club with its first meeting at the Congregational Church parsonage Monday evening. Pastor Rev. Robert S. Dempsey spoke to attendees as the group planned future sessions and related activities.
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