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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
5
A Decatur Times piece recalls a 62 year old man who returned to college at James Millikin University after World War I service and two sons who chose not to wear uniforms. He is now a junior studying engineering and intends to complete his degree, amid reflections on aging and education.
West Concord District Deputy President Margaret I Bragdon of Victoria Lodge Winchester led a degree session at Odd Fellows hall with supper and business. Guests included Kathleen Cameron and other lodge officers. new members Mrs Deva Robbins Mrs Elizabeth Haines George Fenton Horace Fletcher and Joseph R Perry were received. District Deputy Henry Curtis of Waltham announced next meeting on May 5 inviting Saxonville neighbors. In 1915 the Life-Saving Service merged with the Revenue Marine Service to form the U S Coast Guard.
The Commonwealth Land Court in Middlesex County hears a petition by Norman and Mary Jane McIntosh of Wellesley to register title to a parcel partly in Acton and Littleton. The plan includes a claimed right of way over land formerly owned by George Durkee to Fort Pond Road. Objections must be filed by May 19.
Mr and Mrs John Philip Delano announce a son John Jr born April 13 at Newton Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Frank Delano of Waban and Mrs E E Frederick of Johnstown NY. Mr and Mrs John Hutchinson announce their third boy born April 19 at Emerson Hospital Concord. The mother is Dorothy G Erisman Hutchinson. Grandparents include Mr Jai Jeremiah Erisman and Mrs L Hutchinson of Concord. Fireman and Mrs Carrie Walker announce another son born at Emerson Hospital.
A partial listing includes Meredith Mick McCarthy Kathleen Mon Ethel Morse Margaret Nagle Rosemary Seers Joyce Palmer Ma Sepe Santora Shattuck Barbara Spell and Louise Therriault among others in the community directory.
A Bay State Society for the Crippled and Handicapped letter to the Concord Enterprise thanks Rudolph W. Currier for cooperative Easter Seal Sale coverage. The note, dated April 15, 1947, praises the paper and outlines benefits to crippled and handicapped people statewide. Charis S. Wilson signs as Administrative Director.
Over the last four months Concord's two visiting nurses have made 1204 visits aiding the Board of Health and preschool conferences. Their work, continuing from the Red Cross, supports Emerson Hospital and provides nursing care at home when hospital beds are scarce.
Box 24 of the Concord fire department was dispatched before 8 a m last Friday for a minor fire at Edward Holton James's Bedford street home. Fire damage was slight, reported Fire Chief Harry E Tuttle. A large crowd gathered due to the Center's box location.
The Maynard Methodist Church holds worship at 11:00 a.m. with a special musical program by the choir. Pastor Fulton preaches on "How Much?" Infant baptism is scheduled during the service. Church school meets at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages and the choir rehearses Wednesday evening in the chapel.
West Concord Seaman First Class Robert W. Brooks of the Navy, aboard the U S S Greyhound, has returned to duty at the Bremer ton Navy Yard after a 30 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Q W Ted Brooks of 337 Main Street. Brooks has served 28 months with 14 months overseas.
The Devotion of Forty Hours at St Bernard's church closed Sunday at the 10:30 mass with benediction. It began Friday at 7:00 am and the Blessed Sacrament was exposed from Friday morning through Sunday morning.
Concord John Wilson Boynton Jr son of Dr and Mrs John Wilson Boynton of Lexington Road celebrated his first birthday last week with his three older brothers. Mrs Boynton is the former Elinor Louise Sturtevant.
Concord notices announce the Sewing Circle annual meeting after a fellowship supper on Thursday evening May 1. The item also recalls a 1779 petition by 975 northern New York inhabitants that led to Union College chartering in Schenectady.
Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o'clock with Sunday School after the 9 o'clock mass. The Forty Hours Devotion starts Friday morning. Rev Edward B Naguszewski of Hyde Park preaches Friday evening. Rev Joseph Piszczalka of Nashua NH speaks Sunday afternoon. Weekday masses 8 o'clock, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Religion instruction for high school at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. for junior high. Confessions Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Religion and Polish instruction by Felician Sisters for children at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The Finnish Evangelical Mission Congregational Church sponsors a health lecture with Dr Ensio Ronka from Quincy Hospital and Rev Eins J Hamalainen as pastor. The program starts at 7 30 p m with coffee hosts Mr and Mrs Waine Freeman. Sunday school at 10 00 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m.
Rev Norman C MacLean leads morning worship at 10 seven points with sermons, junior and senior Sunday classes at 9 30 and primary classes at 10 45. Pilgrim Fellowship meets 6 00 in the vestry. Cub Scouts meet Tuesday 7 60, choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 00, Ladies Benevolent Society May luncheon at 12 30 with guests from South Sudbury Church.
Saint Bernard's Church in Monument Square announces Sunday masses at 7 8 15 and 10 30 in the morning with an afternoon devotion at 4 30 followed by benediction. Rev Michael J Burke pastor Rev Mark P Sullivan curate Mrs Juliette A MacLean organist listed for the services.
The parish lists Rev. W F Shaughnessy as pastor Rev Joseph W Sullivan as curate Mrs John Kerns as organist with Masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30 in the morning and an evening novena at 5 followed by benediction
In April, Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. and Morning Prayer with sermon at 11:00 a.m. Junior Church split into Upper Section for grades 3-8 at 9:15 a.m. and Lower Section for Nursery-2nd grade at 11:00 a.m. On Tuesday April 29 at 10:30 a.m. the Western District Conference for Women meets at St. Mark's Church in Southboro. On Wednesday April 30 at 2:30 p.m. Trinity Church hosts the Aid Society business meeting.
Pastor Harry P. Odland leads Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 45 and Adult Bible Class. Evening service with music and message at 7 30. Home Mission team from Evangelical Free Church Association led by Mike Petersen performs with Winifred Larson and Frances Swanson at Concord church April 25 and 27.
Rev A H Niskanen leads Boy Scout meeting in the church vestry at 7 30 p m on Thursday April 24. Saturday April 26 program in vestry at 7 30 p m with Pastor Hugo M Hillila as guest speaker. English worship Sunday April 27 at 9 30 a m. Sunday School 10 45. Choir practice 5 30 p m Finnish service 7 00. Bible Study Tuesday April 29 at 8 00 p m.
Rev Harry E Goll rector and Rev Gordon S Price curate preside at St George's Church with a 9 30 a m church school for upper grades and 10 45 a m for primary kindergarten and Holy Communion celebrated by the rector.
The notice outlines a Sunday service at 9:30 with morning worship for all ages and a Sunday School at 10 for children. A sermon references Bible verses and quotes themes from religious texts. Weekday activities and corrections to service times are noted for the church building at Av. 10545.
Rev Edward P Sunday leads a morning service at the church on April 26 at 8 30 p m with a sermon titled Relig i ception followed by a friendly vestry meeting. The Couples oil will convene in the vestry after the service.
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