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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1957
Page
9
The page covers the spread of Dutch elm disease threatening shade trees in Middlesex County and the need for funds to spray and protect street trees. It also provides consumer tips on selecting and storing fish, including per person portions and thawing guidance.
An Extension Service program titled Housecleaning Materials and Methods will be presented the first week in October. It addresses choosing effective cleaning products, removing spots from rugs and upholstery, and restoring dingy wallpaper. Inquiries should be directed to the Extension Service office at 19 Everett Street, Concord.
A delayed first killing frost lengthens the vegetable season, benefiting sweet corn and tomatoes. Squash storage suffers from early frost damage, while late picking of mature tomatoes in cool, shaded conditions preserves color and flavor. Growers hope frost deadlines stretch beyond September 15, extending the season at stands and stores.
Sudbury Sudbury PTA announces paid members will receive membership cards at the October 14 meeting rather than by mail. Members may pick up cards at the membership desk during the meeting. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds.
Bedford Sudbury Acton and nearby towns join 48 Metropolitan Boston communities in a United Fund drive aiming for 10.6 million dollars. The new fund combines eight drives serving 370 health and welfare agencies, with Medical Foundation of Metropolitan Boston as the latest member and Thomas Motley II of South Acton on the board.
Lincoln residents announce the wedding date of Miss Nancy Crocker Powell and Frederick William Templeton Rhinelander. The ceremony will take place at Groton School chapel at noon on Saturday October 26. the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Neil Hart Powell of Baker Bridge Road.
University of California students in paleontology announce the discovery of an unidentified Mayar temple site. Excavation details and context are described as ongoing research with potential insights into regional ancient civilizations.
Farnham W. Smith of Great Brook arts exhibited the prize cow Carlisle-Shaws Jewe Daunt less Crete No. 2454515 in Brattleboro. The 12 year old cow yielded 19 146 pounds of milk and 742 pounds of butterfat after milking twice daily for 365 days, tested by the Holstein-Friesian Association of Massachusetts with University of Massachusetts cooperation.
Mr and Mrs Edward J Collins Sr of 442 Main Street West Concord plan to sell their home and store and move to Acton Their son Edward Sr is Acton police chief Confessions to be heard at St Elizabeth of Hungary West Acton on Oct 3 for First Friday mass Oct 4 Also a rummage sale at South Acton Congregational Church work continues to raze the Smith property Central Street West Acton for a new West Acton Fire Station expected to start next month Monthly Acton Garden Club meeting to be held Thursday
The Nashoba Valley Court of Amaranths met at Acton Town Hall with Mrs. Dorothy Foreman Worcester presiding. Members agreed to move to the Masonic Temple Concord in October while a penny sale and refreshments followed at Acton Center Fire House.
The District of Columbia has a population density of more than 13 persons per square mile, compared with Nevada's just over one person per square mile, highlighting marked regional differences.
United Press Science Editor Delos Smith reports on glycerin added to cooking water that raises boiling point and could double cooking speed in many processes including egg boiling and prune simmering. Experiments show 60 percent glycerin and 40 percent water achieve the effect, with taste largely unaffected in prunes. Further study urged for home and industrial uses.
Acton Legion and auxiliary members AJL No. 284 plan a joint officer installation Oct 2 at Blanchard hall led by Mr and Mrs Stanley A Nedza. They recently attended installations in Stoneham Burllington Wakefield Shirley with local posts in Concord Lexington Littleton Acton and Lincoln.
Lincoln Lorraine Dean was elected worthy master of Lincoln Grange at the town hall. Other officers named include Overseer Michael Chase Lecturer Louise Bowles steward Allston Riley assistant steward Clifford Bowles chaplain Marion Riley treasurer Isabel Peirce secretary Stephanie Aveni gate keeper Edward Coburn Ceres Mary Gradeski Flora Phyllis Doherty Pomona Theresa Dixon lady assistant steward Tilly Chase pianist Ethel Davis and executive committeeman Alice Boyce. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Arthur Witham and Mr and Mrs Jack Pearmain. Next meeting Tuesday evening Get 1) when the officers will be installed.
The House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church begins its 105th meeting in Sewanee Tennessee led by Rt. Rev. Henry Knox Sherrill. More than 4100 bishops from the United States and the Panama Canal Zone are to attend.
Funeral services were held Monday for Joan Haynes and Sandra Eunelius, two 10 year old girls killed when their bicycle was struck on Route 2 in South Acton. Authorities say driver Lester Burdick Jr 28 will face charges.
General Motors Corp laid off about 16,000 workers at seven plants coast to coast due to a Fisher Body strike in Mansfield Ohio and Marion Indiana. A spokesman cited lack of fabricated stampings as the reason for the shutdown forcing delays on 1958 Pontiacs Oldsmobiles and Buicks production.
About 1500 students began classes at Simmons College with 310 freshmen among them. Miss Beth Anne Webber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. IM Berna, of 15 Orchard, is a new entrant and graduate of Bedford High School where she earned the Student Ment, American Legion Award, and Bedford Club Scholarship.
A Framingham Mass item notes a loan issue or bond offering with figures indicating 1 233 units or amounts, creating a local financing update for residents and investors.
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