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NEWSLETTER
MAY 1951
"The right way is always the kind way".
Nelson.

New Bedford holds the distinction of having
been the world's most important whaling port for
over one hundred years. It therefore seems appropriate and accurate to state that everyone who
attended the Greenkeepers meeting at the New
Bedford Country Club, May 7, had a "whale" of
a time. Some of the golf scores indicated that the
harpoons were rusty and the aim inaccurate. The
whaling must have been good however, because
the familar warning, "Thar She Blows", was
heard all over the course. Whaling Skipper
O'Grady was on all decks being a good host as
usual, keeping the guests happy and contented.
Long before the barbecue was served the tempting odors from the galley over worked the salivary glands of those within range. The lady
guests in particular were licking their chops in
anticipation. What happened when chow was
announced? A stampede. Ye editor has always
tried to be conservative and modest but on this
occasion found himself being pushed into the
number three position in the chow line and nothing could be done about it. Apologies to the
officers and ladies. It was a grand meal, well
cooked and delicious. Thanks to all who had
anything to do with its preparation and special
thanks to the hosts who made the day so enjoyable.
WHALE SPOUTS. The relaxation corner in
the locker room was very popular. (The brew was
especially good, too.) Many Greenkeeping problems were solved here and many new problems
were originated. . . .Urb Johnson was advertising
a new uplifting herb tonic he discovered in
Florida last winter. Urb did look younger. Oxcart
Chapman was acting as the undercover man. . . .
Speed Oldfield is gathering golf course score cards
for his sons hobby collection. Hundreds have
already accumulated. . . .The whale tee markers
are very appropriate Mike. . . .No hole in one
was reported on #17 in spite of the extra six inch
hole waiting for the lucky shot. This water hole
was very popular—the water I mean. . . .It was
good to see the ladies present as well as the other
celebrities, Dr. DeFranee, Charlie Allen, Tony
Mascaro, and other nearby commercial friends.
. . .The equipment demonstrations were appreciated. Greenkeepers like to keep in touch with

and up to date on the labor saving devices. (As
long as they are not too much of a vice.). . .Think
of it, 61 sat down to the barbecue. There are indications now that the June meeting will even
exceed this.
The golf tournament produced the following
winners.
Low Gross — J. Backinform Dombeck
72
net 70
1st Net — J. Stillin Latvis
2nd Net —• E. Goodlooken Phinney
net 73
3rd Net — G.E.Z. Money Tedesco
net 77
4th Net — M. Hotstuff O'Grady
net ??
Guest 1st Net — S.O.S. Canten
Guest 2nd Net — L. King Cole
Special prize, (a golf Umbrella) donated by
Pro. John Gilholm for best gross with handicap
12 or over, won by J. Breadan Butler — 88.
CROWS NEST ANNOUNCEMENTS. At the
short business meeting an application for associate membership was read from Paul O'Leary,
Wrawick C.C., Warwick, R.I. . . .Letters of appreciation were read form Dr. DeFranee and Prof
Dickinson for our $100 contributions for turf
research. . . .The new dates for the 1951 Kingston
Greenkeepers Field Day are August 22 and 23.
Clam Bake At Aunt Carries, as usual, evening
of the 22nd. Tournament at the Agawam Hunt
Club August 23. (I am afraid about that weather
record Doc.)
DUES And Don'ts. June is the deadline. Is
yours paid? Act quickly. DON'T PUT IT OFF.
July means trouble for the treasurer and for the
delinquent.
JUNE MEETING. You have all received
invitations from the American Agricultural
Chemical Company regarding the June 4th meeting at their North Weymouth plant. Don't fail to
return tout suite the card enclosed with the invitation to make sure you get a badge and a meal
ticket. Returns already indicate a record attendance and a big affair. Interesting and instructive
look in on the fertilizer manufacturing business,
a few minutes ride to the Red Coach Grill for
lunch in Hingham and then the tournament at the
Wollaston C.C. A big time. Don't miss it. Be
There At 10 o'clock.
H. DARLING, Editor.