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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1951
Page
13
A fragmented report notes a farmer’s home methods improve soil and yield. The text references investing 2 percent, long term payoffs, and family participation, including children and a community pond with bass attracting kids for winter activities.
Fragmented text notes 4-H club projects and cooperative foods aimed at balanced diets and cost savings. Mentions national awards and scholarships, with references to Chicago and a glass company.
Middlesex County Extension notes a large McIntosh apple crop but warns peak prices and quality fluctuate. Limited local access and uneven distribution dampen demand while roadside stands and small grocers could boost sales through regular supply of top grade fruit. Cooperation among growers, retailers, and consumers is urged to maximize benefits.
Bedford residents are urged to back a new defense bond campaign now underway with bonds available at the local bank or post office. The note on St. Michael's Holy Name Society communion breakfast mentions wives and ladies were invited, though the event is for members only. Mr and Mrs John H Porter of 256 Great Road and family recently returned from Mirror Lake New Hampshire vacation. The soloist at the Church of Christ morning service on September 2 when regular services resumed was Mrs James C Richardson. The church seeks parish members for its choir and asks local folks to contact organist Leila M Blake or music committee chair Donald Damon.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hathaway of Rapid City celebrate the arrival of their third child and first daughter, Susan Marie, born August 29. Mrs. Hathaway is the daughter of Herman E. Christiansen of Sunset Road, this town.
Mr and Mrs Robert T O Connell of Concord celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary. Mrs Powderly is daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard J Powderly of 266 South Read. The couple have two children.
Edgar Clark 237 Main Street West Concord graduates Peter Bulkeley school last June and enrolls at Walden Trade School to study auto mechanics. Harry J. Davis Lincoln becomes a special police officer. his father is Lincoln town clerk and town treasurer. Missionary Society meets at 8 pm tonight at the Evangelical Free church. Youth Fellowship gathers Friday at 8. Rev William H Clark of Trinity Episcopal Concord will be married September 21 in Concord. Concord plans for U N Day on October 24 led by Mrs Kidder and John Finigan. New commander Lt Maurice L Dee assumes duties with Concord Company H M N G 282nd Infantry. Regular sessions pall on Towra nights and Mondays at the State.
Concord residents will view seventy five hand hooked rugs at the Girl Scout House on Walden Street Wednesday September 19. The show, organized by Mrs. Mary Miller of Townsend, supports the Concord Visiting Nurse Association with exhibits by Pepperell and Townsend makers and pieces like Omar Khayyam Persian and Geometric Runner.
Bedford notes from the Bafta Club meet at Mrs. Robert D. MacDonald’s home plan this Saturday’s church fair program. Residents Maurice and Barbara Burstein move to the Veterans Administration Hospital apartment. The Kieleys return from Camden Maine to duties in Concord. John and Elinor Cloutman celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Church of Christ animal program set for the grounds on Great Road. public invited. Jimmy Fund containers remain in town shops to aid Children’s Cancer Research, backed by the Massachusetts Police Chiefs Association.
The U S Civil Service Commission lists exams for medical officers at St Elizabeths Hospital Washington rotating intern 2200 year psychiatric resident 3400 4200 year surgical resident 5200 4700 year and general practice resident 3400 4800 year Applicants must have approved medical school education and internships for psychiatric surgical and general practice residents Surgical residents require two year surgical residency No written test Cos age limit 35 Information from Local Secretary H O M Helsher Sr Concord Mass or Civil Service regional offices Washington DC Applications will be accepted.
Bedford-James Comley, son of Mr and Mrs J Ridgway Comley, now in the U S Navy at Bainbridge Maryland. Also listed are Charles J Stefanelli of Concord, Pfc Charles Siekman Jr of Bacon Road with furlough, Pfc Donald Pfeiffer of Warenton Virginia with the Army Signal Corps, and families connected to Chanute Field Illinois.
Lewin H. Murphree has spent 17 years on the road as a trucker driving through 39 states and 21 foreign countries.
A formal notice from the expert examiners of St Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington DC is issued until further notice. The statement outlines interim suspension of actions pending new guidance.
Concord Rotary Club hosted Prof. James M. Austin of MIT as guest speaker last Thursday at Howard Johnson’s Restaurant. The program, chaired by Dr. Randolph Piper, featured topics on weather reporting and what is wrong with the weatherman.
Concord Academy and Middlesex School, private prep schools in Middlesex, plan new 1951 sessions. Concord Academy opens on the 20th with headmistress Mrs. T Livingston Hall welcoming girls. Middlesex opens on the 19th as Headmaster Lawrence Terry greets arriving boys. A new sign in front of Concord Academy marks the school’s founding in 1922.
The ornamental masonry on the roof of Boston's Hotel Touraine was cast in copper molds brought from England about 250 years ago. The molds originally adorned Faneuil Hall, the Cradle of Liberty.
John H. Kennedy in Groton and Rev. Robert H. Barber in Wal tham join Frank Esau Milton Esau Lexington John J. Flofinery Col. John C. Dolan George LS Erickson Albert M Coffey and H MS Brown at Maynard for a listed gathering.
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