Greenkeepers Club of New England

NEWSLETTER
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JULY

1945

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"Drudgery is as necessary to call out the treasures of the mind, as harrowing and planting those of the earth."—Margaret Fuller
The Weston Golf Club, where Paul Wanberg spends most of his time, was the scene of the
June meeting. The customary noon lunch was omitted but Paul's chairman, Mr. George Hartwell, gratuitously provided refreshments, some of which were in a fluid state. The benevolence
was appreciated and a vote of thanks was given to Mr. Hartwell.
Following a short business meeting the golf committee announced that a Scotch tournament with one-half the combined handicaps was to be played. The reason for this may have been
to reduce the wear and tear on the golf course, but I was informed that Chairman Anderson had
only two balls and that he did not think they were enough to play eighteen holes unless he had
some assistance.
The tournament was won by a father and son combination, Darling and Darling, with a
net 69. Homer's game was as polished and well rounded as his shining cranium. The youthful
Darling, who expects to enter the Service shortly, provided the power from the tees and his
coaching was responsible for the elder Darling's fine showing.
The Anderson and Hayden tandem finished second, two strokes behind the winners. Andy's
prodigious tee shots, coupled with Bud's unconscionable putting, landed the Brae Burn Bombers
in the money. They are both on the golf committee, so don't be surprised if another Scotch tournament is scheduled in the near future. The taste of victory is sweet and these boys have never
been accused of being diabetic.
The third prize was captured by the dark horse team of Mosher and Polhamus. Winning
is nothing new for Harold, who won first honors at the May meeting, but it was a novel and pleasant experience for Earl.
A number of the boys dined at the Lobster Inn in the evening and I never saw so much
water consumed at one sitting.
Paul had his golf course in good healthy condition, the rough was just healthy.
Gene Mauro has resigned his position at the Framingham Golf Club, Gene has hung out
his shingle and reports that business is good.
A letter was read at the meeting from Lt. Francis Tuscher, from somewhere in Germany,
expressing his appreciation for the Xmas package and wishing all of the boys a successful season.
Francis is getting along fine, but hopes that he will soon be back to a decent way of making a
living.
Have you paid your 1945 dues? If not, mail them to Treasurer, Jack Counsell, Salem
Country Club, Peabody, and join the list of members in good standing which will be published
in the Newsletter soon.
The next meeting will be held July 9th, at the Tatnuck Golf Club, where John Latvis has
been located for over thirty years. John sends word that there will be a buffet lunch at 12:30 and
if any ladies care to bring a box lunch, Mrs. Latvis will serve coffee at her home adjacent to the
golf course. Make arrangements to travel with someone to the meeting by forming a car pool.
John is thinking about inserting three cups in each green so you should be able to get down in one
putt. Don't miss it!
JACK COUNSELL.