N E W S
GOLF COURSE

SUPERINTENDENTS

A S S O C I A T I O N OF N E W

ENGLAND

Warcli-1958
T h e March meeting of the Association was
held at the Waltham Field Station. We had our
usual fine luncheon.
President Manuel Francis was not present as
he had undergone an operation, but was reported to be progressing satisfactorily. VicePresident Narry Sperandio presided.
Door prizes were won by Ed Buecher, Ed
Murphy, John Con tiers, and Ray Brigham.
There were 44 present.
Bruce Vickery, Service Manager for the Connell Company spoke on the Briggs and Stratton
light weight motors. After discussing parts and
repairs, Mr. Vickery stressed that we should follow recommendations of the manufacturer in
the use of all motors.
It was pointed out that a good grade of regular gasoline should be used and that detergent
oils should not be used. Gasoline should not be
used if it has been stored in cans over 30 days in
warm weather. T o o hot a plug will burn out the
piston. Clean the oil bath air cleaner frequently.
Light weight motors can be rebored. A word of
caution, when you send a motor in to be serviced
don't wash it or fill it with new oil. If you do
it confuses the mechanic who will work on it
and might cut down your chances on an adjustment if you had received a faulty motor.
Ralph Reynolds of the International Mineral
and Chemical Co. introduced a film which
showed the mining of phosphate and potash, a
fabulous operation which makes one wonder
why these minerals are so reasonably priced.
Tony Sperandio showed a film of some of our
past meetings. T h e best of luck to Tony who
now owns the Grounds Equipment Company.

There was a spirited discussion on poa-annua
but nothing new was brought out in the facts
presented. Hope was expressed that research at
the University of Massachusetts will be conducted under actual and not simulated playing
conditions. We feel confident this is the plan of
Dr. Elliot Roberts.
Our deepest sympathy goes to Joe Dinardi on
the recent loss of his wife.
Plans are being made for a Ladies Day at
New Bedford the first Monday in May.
T h e Spring Turf Conference at the University
of Massachusetts was everything we had hoped
for. T h e speakers and slides were perfect. There
were over 225 present. Dr. Roberts and the staff
at the University should be congratulated for
the fine arrangements and accommodations.

The next meeting will be held
M o n d a y , April 7
at the
W a l t h a m Field Station
Luncheon will be at 12:30 noon

Dealers are again invited.

This will be a

dealers meeting, therefore no speaker.

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