GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
of New
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER,

the blessings of immunity, safeguard,
liberty,
and integrity, deserve the thanksgiving of a
whole life."
Jeremy Taylor
This is the time of the year for thought and meditation. The time when we send a formal "Thank You"
message to the Lord. November 28, has been set aside
for our traditional Thanksgiving Day, as always we
have much to be thankful for. So again this year
let's open our eyes, our hearts, and our minds to what
we have and give thanks for everything. Don't overlook the youngsters in your household. Just as we
grown-ups retain fond memories of our young days
on this special Holiday have a days program that will
leave your little ones with pleasant future memories.
And you Superintendents, when you sit down to the
Thanksgiving dinner don't necessarily follow the advice of,
A SENSIBLE BOY
I don' believe in eating much
Of turkey, punkin an' such;
It makes you dream bad dreams at night,
An' then, besides, it's not polite.
So I'm not goin' to stuff and stuff,
An' act like I can't eat enough —
For me a turkey leg will do,
With just a slice of breast —or two—
Some liver, gizzard, an' a wing,
An' lots of dressing — that's the thing.
Mashed potatoes, to make me grow,

England

1957

H. Darling
42-9-33
B. Clark
40-6-34
R. Mucciarone
48-13-35
Sam Mitchell, Jr.
45-9-36
Phil Cassidy
44-8-36
The door prize winners were, Mike O'Grady, Joe
Oldfield, Jim Grady, and Dandurand. Carmen Cappozzi, the calm and congenial host superintendent
had the course in excellent condition in spite of the
summers dry weather.
At the business meeting George Stavros, Cape Ann
Golf Club. Essex, Mass. was elected an associate member. Three applications for new memberships were
read, Wm. Edlund, Needham G.C., Philip Mitchell,
Sharon C.C., and Eugene Chaiest, North Andover
C.C.
President Francis has announced the appointment
of two committees. The Spring Turf Conference
Committee as follows: Phil Cassidy, Chr., Albert Allen,
Paul O'Leary, Ray Brigham, Arthur Cody, Arthur
Anderson, and Richard Blake. This committee has already met with Dr. Roberts and Dr. Havis at the
Waltham Field Station to determine the time and
place. It was unanimously decided to hold the conference at Amherst, Thursday and Friday March 6 and
7. Important and interesting subjects have been proposed and popular and educational speakers have
been mentioned. It promises to be an up to the
minute program, with the same zip and progressiveness which dominated last years program at Waltham.
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Squash an' cabbage, they're fine, you know;
I must have some cranberries, too,
An' layer cake — two pieces will do.
Then of punkin pie so yellow —
One piece, 'cause I'm a little fellow.
With nuts and apples I shall quit.
An' not ask for another bit.
'Tisn't good, the doctors say,
T o eat too much Thanksgiving Day.
Author

Unknown

Since two outdoor meetings were held in October
and none in November because of cold weather possibilities this report dates back to the Pro-Supt
Shanahan Memorial Tournament at Brae Burn,
October 7. Ye editor was unable to attend this meeting but the able Associate Editor, Phil Cassidy, reports the following: A beautiful damp wet day. Even
the dead leaves had a life-like sheen. 24 teams thought
enough of their scores to post them. Many sat out the
tournament to look at the wet grass and beautiful Brae
Burn. Arthur Anderson showed the touring players
the whole course. It was in superb condition. There
was little roll and very little bounce. Some of the
Supt. and short hitting pros, forgot how old they
were getting until they came to the 18th tee. There
were some reper-cuss-ions about that back back tee.
T h e top teams were:
George Lane and Bob Mucciarone
78-65
Babe Doucette and Joe Dinardi
84-70
Bob Crowley and Howard Farrant
83-71
Tom Mahan, Jr. and Joe Butler
80-71
John Sutter and Bert Clark
78-72
T h e last outdoor meeting of the season was held
at the Norfolk Golf Club, October 28. It was a surprisingly well attended meeting for so late in the
season although very few braved the cool circulating breezes for the nine hole tournament. More probably would have entered had they known of the Club's
generosity in donating substantial prize money. T h e
top winners were:

mittee consisting of Arthur Cody, Chr., George Webster, Guy Tedesco, Dave Barry, Paul O'Leary, and
Sam Mitchell. This committee will report a slate of
1958 officers at the December meeting.
Our secretary Bill Ash wishes to remind you that
he is holding new Superintendents lapel pins ordered
but not picked up. He has additional ones available
also.
Our members were saddened to learn of the recent
passing of Skip Wogan, for many years the faithful
and conscientious secretary-treasurer of the New
England P.G.A. He served in the role of, professional,
golf course superintendent, golf course architect, scoreboard designer, and administrator. He was everybody's friend. In fact he had the unique faculty even
on the first meeting of making you feel he was your
friend and you his friend. Skip will be terribly missed
wherever he was known.
The First Indoor Meeting of the Season
will be held at
THE WALTHAM FIELD STATION
DECEMBER ^
Our Regular Popular Caterer Will Please You
at 12:30
The
Speaker
Dr. Elliot Roberts
Live — In Color — Up to the Minute
BE THERE
T h e By-law committee will meet same date, same place
at 9:30
"Thank God every morning when you get up, that
you have something to do which must be done
whether you like it or not. Being forced to work
and forced to do your best, will breed in you temperance, self control, diligence, strength of will, and a
thousand other virtues which the idle never know."

H. DARLING,

Editor.