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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1950
Page
12
A glamorous coconut pumpkin chiffon pie blends tradition with light, cloudlike filling. Evaporated milk and toasted coconut enrich the custard, then fold in pumpkin and vanilla for a festive dessert with a coconut topping.
William S. Carter, after 32 years in the army with 27 years at Ft. Meade, Md, leaves service to become a civilian employee at the Ft. Meade refrigeration plant. He says he misses buddies and the old routine.
Concord announces a rescheduled Girl Scout rummage sale for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Veterans Building, with Mrs. W. E. Carter as chairwoman and Mrs. Frank J. Googins as vice chair. Mrs. Milton Worthley notes the sale as a major fundraising source. donations of all rummage, from furniture to baby clothes, are welcomed and pickup can be arranged by calling Concord numbers.
A homemaker friendly Sunday dinner from A and P offers a wholesome menu. Pork chops with a tomato based barbecue sauce, green peas, a cottage cheese salad with radishes, corn muffins with marmalade and coffee are suggested.
Residents push to repeal the 10 pm curfew amid confusion and noisy late night disturbances. The scene reflects a chaotic effort to unwind restrictions as rumors and odd anecdotes circulate about Elijah Manna and Corn Flakes.
Visitor wonders about bees and a poem line while Willie responds with a witty jab about bothering the bee. The exchange captures a light moment in a garden setting.
Automobile publicists unveil a rotary built sedan with a gold plated finish as a publicity stunt. The show draws quips about the model and price tag noted at $35,000 while publicizing upcoming sale plans and remarks from Peter Lind Hayes.
The oldest resident was interviewed about reaching a hundred. He credited longevity to never smoking drinking alcohol or overindulging and to going to bed at six. The reporter noted an uncle who did those things but died at eighty. the centenarian replied that uncle didn’t keep it up long enough.
The judge declares the next interrupter will be sent home. The prisoner shouts Hurrah in a tense courtroom moment.
An after-dinner speaker's set of teeth fits a guest who offers them after the upper plate falls. The guest proves not a dentist but an undertaker, prompting a humorous exchange. The piece ends with quips about car jokes and a line about timing.
Fragmentary dialogue shows concern over who removed someone or something and protests by taxpayers. The cryptic lines mention money and indifference among small taxpayers and imply possible removal or obstruction.
A well known lawyer was in his office when he overheard a discussion about payment in trade. The narrative notes the phrase pay you and mentions the term Shomer. The fragmentary text hints at a period piece discussing financial arrangements and a lawyer’s role in such exchanges.
Concord reports a square dance event with corn judging in Middlesex County. Lawrence Loy and Bob Treyz lead the dance, Chet Taplin and Charlie Gulss provide commentary, while Larry and Marge Nixon offer prizes for the champions.
Chairman Mrs Chester D Smethurst thanks West Concord residents for generous Harvest Day donations. She singles out Harvey Wheeler School pupils Union church helpers and Troop 33 scouts led by Scoutmaster Fred Oliver for their time and efforts.
Concord High School held a Junior Red Cross assembly with speaker Mrs. Mason, chairwoman of the Junior Red Cross council in Lexington. Following the talk a movie was shown. Freshmen elected Jean Berube and Robert Witherell to Student Council for this year and next. The Voice school paper issue will be released this week. A new driver education class is organized under William J. Bulger Jr.
Three Concord artists William Bartlett Mrs L Ss and the late will display paintings. The works will remain on view all week with a following exhibition by the Concord Woman society.
A fragmented remark quotes Rosario noting a candle was lit with extra oil and a plea about divine guidance. The brief line hints at a moment of contemplation amid a candle burning.
The article outlines applying felt around a door joint to seal against drafts and condensation. It suggests tacking felt in place at top and bottom while spacing side pieces evenly, then installing a storm to reduce heat loss. It notes glass is a poor insulator and emphasizes insulating value improvements.
The article discusses lily and bulb care for winter, noting that cold weather is hard but bulbs like lilies can thrive with shallow planting. It advises covering bulbs with soil depth roughly equal to their diameter and mentions using minimal porosity mix and appropriate bulb depth for large bulbs.
A Milwaukee department store posted a sign in its ladies rest room asking patrons to place their cigars in a container, sparking amusement and column chatter about etiquette and propriety in the era.
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