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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
4
An Agricultural Department report notes ample moisture across regions, signaling likely a large winter crop. Despite heavy snows in some areas, government circles view the bumper yield as a symbol of economic balance and renewed optimism.
A North American cyclist pushes his machine up a steep French hill and assists a struggling peasant with a donkey cart. The donkey gains courage and reaches the summit, prompting the grateful peasant to thank the helpful rider in French and praise his kindness.
A devotee who loved fishing takes a novice on a trip and provides all gear. The expert stays nearby while the novice asks the price of the floats. The reply mishears and the novice jokes that his float has sunk and he owes a dime.
A fisherman, claiming luck was against him, visits a fish dealer and orders five of the biggest fish in the place so he can tell his family he caught them. He asserts he may be poor but not a liar.
Dialogue features a boy and a girl discussing holes in wood. The boy asks about a wood feature while the girl explains they are knot holes, prompting further questions about their nature.
A famed European king admired a court lady who claimed she was 25 when asked five years apart. The persistent ruler noted the contradiction, but she insisted on consistent honesty, claiming she always told the truth and never changed her words.
After leaving a movie, one man praises the rapid progress of cinema. The second agrees, noting a shift from moving pictures to dialogue and adds the latest film has a strong aroma as a humorous closing remark.
A brisk exchange on the docks reveals a fisherman bragging about an hour’s luck. A local man compares himself to a two week unsuccessful angler, highlighting a humorous race against time in a quick fishing scene.
Ignatz proposes a dog that plays the banjo and performs tricks. Producer expresses interest and asks for leads while Ignatz vows to keep watch for such a dog.
In a light exchange Mrs. Buggs asks what prompted her husband to become a scoutmaster. Mrs. Tuggs explains they have much lawn to mow in summer and miles of sidewalk to shovel in winter, highlighting practical chores and humor in everyday living.
The event from St. Bernard's parish featured Miss Anna Macone as dance instructor and Miss Mary V. McHugh as pianist with Alfred Giusti on accordion and Dusty on drums. A large chorus list followed, with many volunteers from the parish assisting Fr. Burke and Fr. Gillis, a noted donation from Joseph Antognoni for sound, and broad parish committee involvement.
Acton Cub Scouts received achievement badges at the town hall pack meeting. Den 1 William Jones and others earned wolf and bear badges while several earned silver and gold arrows. New cubs Peter Knipple Richard Reynolds Gerald Gaeble and Robert Hartwell welcomed. Dens plan kite projects and car crates for April pack meeting.
The monthly Well Child conference was conducted at the Bedford school last Thursday under the leadership of Mrs. Naeman C. Lindgau and pediatrician Dr. Harriet Leach.
Sudbury chapter executive board met at the chairman’s home to discuss 1948 activities. Plans call for continued support for Water Safety and Junior Red Cross, with new budgeting and drive leadership, and thanks extended to drive volunteers and district representatives.
Sudbury Men’s Club opens its meeting at 8 pm in the Town Hall with E. W. Williams presenting Fire in Miniature. Demonstrations use model houses and garages to show fire causes and prevention. Chief Davidson praises the public service, inviting all residents to attend.
Bedford Mr and Mrs Irving M Puffer of Hartwell Road marked their 25th wedding anniversary with an Open House last Saturday Relatives and friends visited the couple who were wed in Dun stable by Rev Alvin P Cummins Estelle Emma Carr of Carlisle became Mrs Puffer They have two daughters Mrs Irving Meredith of Concord Road and Miss Puffer a son Irving M Puffer Jr of Carlisle and one granddaughter
Sudbury mourns the death of Harlan H. Noyes who died suddenly Saturday at his daughter’s home on Peakham Road. The service at his late home was led by Rev. Harry E. Leech with large attendance. Interment followed in Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Noyes, 70, long served as Highway Surveyor and was a member of Hudson Lodge of Odd Fellows and King Saul Encampment. He leaves wife Bessie Parmenter Noyes, two sons Harland and Norman, three daughters Gwendolyn MacDonald, Rachael Bent, and Nancy Noyes, and a brother Fred.
The Sudbury pound history was shared before the Boston club of New England Women at the Pioneer Hotel. Mrs Frank Morse of Needham, regent when Wayside Inn Chapter D A R restored the Pound and dedicated the marker in 1939, spoke of the 1939 dedication during Sudbury’s ter centennial year.
Harrison Keller announces substantial scholarships at the New England Conservatory of Music for 1948 49. Awards cover full tuition in the major instrument for Diploma or Degree Course students. Eligible candidates may also qualify for additional High School or Orchestral scholarships of 100 dollars. Apply by May 15 to the Dean in Boston Mass.
The Sudbury Boy Scouts held their third annual town hall dance Friday evening. Over 200 attended and the event was deemed a social and financial success. The crowd danced from eight to ten, with a grand march led by Scout Master and Mrs. Winfield D. Peck. Albert Hayes and his orchestra provided music. Refreshments followed at ten thirty and the gathering concluded around 11:30. Community volunteers supported the planning and execution.
Pastor Rev Eino J Hamalainen leads a mid week service April 8 at 730 pm with vocal numbers. Social hour sponsored by Mr and Mrs Waine Freeman. April 11 Sunday School at 1000 am and Evening Worship at 730 pm. Board meeting for Eastern Finnish Conference ministers on April 12 at 200 pm and 700 pm. Couples Club hosts a Chinese Auction and pie sale April 17 at 730 pm.
Maynard Methodist Church announces Sunday services led by Pastor Harry E. Leech with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled A Tree, A Path an House. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Swedish Meat Ball supper planned for Monday 5:30 to 7 p.m. Ani mal' Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Phil athea Circle meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs Martha Gray on Summer Street.
Sudbury St Ann's Parish outlines Sunday Masses at 7 30 9 and a m Holyday Masses at 6 30 8 Daily Mass at 7 40 a m First Friday Mass at 7 30 a m with morning services noted for Wayland Sudbury readers.
Concord road rector Dr William Wolf presides at morning prayer at 10:00 am and church school at 10:00 pm. Communion observed on the first Sunday each month. Everyone welcome to services.
Sudbury Methodist Church announces services led by Pastor E. Leech on April 11 with worship at 9 30 a m sermon A Tree A Path and a House Sunday School at 10 45 a m and Youth Fellowship at 7 p m The ladies hold a Birthday Party in the vestry on Monday April 12 at 8 p m
Church of Christ in Bedford lists Rev. William E. Mack as pastor at 27 Great Road. Mrs Leila M Blake is organist. Sunday School begins at 9 40 a m and the morning service at 11 00 a m.
FIRST PARISH CHURCH Unitarian Rev. Richard G. Sechrist pastor Resident 109 Old Billerica Road Bedford Mrs. Adelaide Newcomb organist Sunday School at 10 a m Morning service at 11.
Rev Kerrigan pastor at 154 Great Road Bedford announces Sunday Masses at 8 00 9 15 and 11 15 a m Benediction after the 9 15 mass Sunday School after Benediction Novena services Wednesday at 7 30 p m
Rev. James V. Miller leads Sunday services at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 930 a m and Christian Endeavor for Young People at 645 p m at the Stow Union Evangelical Church.
Unclear text notes Paul N Carnes at Lae Church School at 2 and Miss Anne Derby with a pie event. Youth Group meets Sunday evening at p m with unspecified location and time details.
Rev Harry E Gell and Hector Edward M Greenie lead services at St George’s Church Maynard Massachusetts Holy Communion at 8 00 A M Church School at 9 15 A M Morning prayer and sermon at 10 45 A M St Hilda’s Guild meets Thursday at 7 00 P M
Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o'clock with Sunday School after the 9 o'clock mass. Evening devotions at 3 p m. Confirmation class Sunday afternoon. Weekday masses at 8 a m except Saturday 9 p m and Wednesday 7 30 a m. Religious instruction for high school at 8 a m and junior high at 11 a m Wednesday.
Parish lists daily mass at 7 am with confessions in two blocks. Sunday masses at 6, 10:15 and 11:30, children’s mass at 9 in the lower church followed by devotions at 6:30 pm. Meetings include Miraculous Medal Kovena on Tuesday 7:30 pm and CCD on Tuesday 3 pm. Waste paper drive planned for Saturday April 17 for charity.
Rev Anthony Huravsky outlines Lent services with Vesper at 6 p m and Confessions at 7 p m on Saturday April 10 and Confessions at 9 a m and High Mass at 10 a m on Sunday April 11 with Communion at 11 45. Parishioners attend The Passion at Russo Orthodox Church Lynn at 5 30 p m. Also 62M Great Lenten services led by St Andrew Patriarch of Jerusalem on Wednesday April 7.
Reverend Norman C. MacLean leads 19 30 church school for Primary Junior and Seniors 10 45 morning worship and church school for Beginners 6 00 Pilgrim Fellowship Monday 7 30 Religious Education committee at the parsonage Tuesday 8 00 The Men s Fraternal League monthly meeting in the chapel vestry
Glendale schedule for St John s Ev Lutheran with Rev Eino Vehanen lists events from April 10 to April 14 including an evening program April 10 at 7 30 p m and April 11 program for those born in March April 7 30 p m a congregational meeting April 12 to discuss repairs by the Board of Trustees and voting church members urged A Lutheran Brotherhood meeting April 13 at Emil Rauman 31 River Street 8 00 p m English Bible study April 14 at Uno Hictanen 19 Concord Street 8 00 p m Hebrews Chapter 1
Church event notice for Concord Massachusetts on Sunday April 11 1948. Church School at 9 35 a m morning service and church hour with Kindergarten at 11. Minister Edward P Daniels will preach on The Great Theme.
Rev Gunnar A preaches at 10945 on April 1 with morning services and a 7 30 sermon on vision. A March 95 session continues in Doy sey with mid week prayer April 8. Young People meet April 16. Our Lady Christians and St Bernard Catholic services listed with novena and benediction times.
Rev John E W will lead Sunday service on April 11 at 9 30 am with classes and service to follow at the church.
The church lists Youth activities on Sunday April 11 with a 10 am and 11 am services including a sermon by Reverend Bradford. An Education Committee meeting is set for Monday April 5 at 8 pm, and Altar Guild meets Tuesday April 6 at 10 30 am.
West Concord on Main Street lists Rev Earl K Sweat and Mrs Nina Lind organizing activities on Sunday April 11. Morning services at 9 30 start with a sermon titled The Light of Eternal 7 pm young people group meets at the church.
A church notices Sunday services at 10 45 with day school, a meeting at 7 45, and nursery care for children. The message invites all to attend and to seek salvation through the Lord. Sermon references Isaiah and themes of healing and truth.
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