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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1954

Page

6

Preventing Barn Fires Through Proper Hay Care in Massachusetts

Massachusetts farmers are urged to keep hay dry to prevent spontaneous heating and fires. If damp hay shows heating, use a hay thermometer or probe to check for 170 degrees or higher and call the Fire Chief. CO2 cooling at six forest fire centers can avert ignition. dry hay remains the best defense.

Massachusetts Division of Forestry Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources Pittsfield Amhers Spencer Stow Middleton Dighton Raymond J. Kenney Mutual Farm

Sudbury Youth Aboard Missouri In Summer Midshipman Cruise

Over 13 000 midshipmen and officers embarked on the USS Missouri for an eight week cruise to Europe. William E Hellmann of Sudbury, boilerman second class USN, sails aboard. The voyage began June 7 and includes trainings in navigation gunnery and engineering with ports in Portugal Spain France Belgium and the Netherlands before returning to Norfolk August 3.

Sudbury Europe Anboard USS Missouri William E. Hellmann USN William F. Hellman Lincoln Lane Portugal Spain France Belgium Netherlands Norfolk Virginia

PLAN SWIM PARTY AT LUNENBURG GARDEN CLUB MEETING

Sudbury Thusday Garden Club plans a picnic and swim at Mrs Edward Mill's summer home in Lunenburg on Thursday August 12. Members have competed in July and August with window arrangements of flowers or fruit for the Mill brook Gift Shop in South Sudbury. Mrs Philip M Way judged July arrangements and Mrs Gordon Hunter will judge August entries.

Sudbury Thusday Garden Club Edward Mill Lunenburg Mijll‘brook South Sudbury Philip M. Way Gordon Hunter

New York Highway Aid Receives 113 Million Federal Allocation

The new federal aid highway act allocates 113 million dollars to New York for highway construction in the 1955-56 and 1956-57 fiscal years. This marks an increase of 41 million dollars over the prior federal aid measure.

New York States

Manager's Lament at the Summer Hotel

Grace Roscher portrays a hotel manager overwhelmed by seasonal chaos. Guests from many states crowd the property, cluttering rooms porch and schedule. Noise, mischief and theft test patience as the manager keeps a brave face and steady nerves.

Beall Signals Coffee Price Probe Back On Track

Senator J Glenn Beall said his Senate Banking subcommittee may reopen its investigation into high coffee prices after a Federal Trade Commission report blamed irregularities in the market. He said staff would review the FTC findings and decide on further hearings and possible legislation to implement recommendations.

Washington J. Glenn Beall Senate Banking Subcommittee Federal Trade Commission Beall FIC Commission

There Will Always Be A Streetcar

In Olmsted Falls Ohio rail magnate Gerald E. Brookins is building a private streetcar line from scrapped Shaker Heights cars. About 700 feet of the mile and a half line is laid with rails. the project aims to bring trailer park residents and shoppers together, promising a nostalgic transport draw for both old and young.

Gerald E. Brookins Interurbant Shaker Heights Oldsters

Point Barrow Focuses on Permafrost and Oceanography

Washington report states the Arctic Research Institute will shift its Point Barrow Alaska laboratory to emphasize permafrost studies and oceanography. The facility at Point Barrow is the northernmost U S station for continuous fundamental research on the northern environment.

Washington Arctic Research Institute Point Barrow Alaska Arctic U. S

Color processing system speeds map reading at Fort Benning

Fort Benning Ga Master Sergeant Henry N Sheridan of Columbus Ga has developed a simple color contour map method using a ditto machine. A single master map colored with indelible ink is pressed onto a gelatine pad to produce 25 to 35 copies of color maps for infantry units, with a recolorable pad offering up to 10 additional copies.

Fort Benning Henry N. Sheridan Mimosa St Columbus Sheridan

Sheehan Reunion Draws Local and Out-of-Town Guests

The annual Sheehan Family Associates reunion attracted many West Concord residents and numerous visitors. Held Sunday at the Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club grounds, the event featured a box luncheon, games for children, and friendly gatherings among attendees.

West Concord Sheehan Family Associates Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club

Local priests attend funeral of Rev. William H. Sherry

Local clergy gathered for the requiem mass honoring Rev. William H. Sherry 50 assistant at St. Andrew's Billerica who died last week. He was ordained in 1930 and served 24 years as a curate with participants from Our Lady Help of Christians West Concord Holy Cross Cathedral Boston and other parishes.

Concord William H. Sherry St. Andrew’s Church Billerica Sherry Lewis K. Kearn Our Lady Help of Christian’s Church West Concord J. David Welsh St. Bridget’s Church Maynard Holy Cross Cathedral Boston Harold F. McDermot U.S. Veterans Hospital Bedford

Parish Fair at Bedford on Saturday

Bedford St Michael's Church hosts its annual Parish fair auction and supper at the parish grounds off Great Road on Saturday August 7 from 1 pm to 8 pm Mrs James T Connors serves as general chairman and many parishioners help on the committee Family style supper runs 5 to 7 30 pm Children parade games rummage sale tables and refreshments will be available Special prizes will be awarded The public is welcome.

Bedford St Michael’s Great Road James T. Connors

Necessity and Invention for Husbands in the Home

A lighthearted note on marriage life suggesting a clever invention to help men avoid misunderstandings at home. It cites common triggers like birthdays anniversaries appointments and home chores, and humorously imagines the costly misstep when a husband guesses wrong about a wife’s recent changes.

Hubby

Concord Holy Communion at Trinity Church Sundays in August

Morning services begin at 8 o clock at Trinity Episcopal Elm Street with Holy Communion. Rev Frederick M Brooks of Fall River substitutes for rector Rev William H Clark during August. Morning prayer and seamen will be at all o'clock.

Concord Trinity Episcopal Church Elm Street Frederick M. Brooks Fall River William H. Clark

First Friday Mass and Marian Day Observed

West Acton notes the First Friday mass of August at 7 pm led by Rev. Daniel F. Riordan. Confessions are heard tonight and Saturday’s First Saturday mass at 9 am marks Marian year observance with prayers to Our Lady of Fatima for world peace.

West Acton Daniel F. Riordan

Capitol Tax Complaint Sparks Seller's Witty Quote

A seller quips that taxation is a Capitol way to make money. The remark uses a pun on Capitol to critique fiscal policy and attract attention from shoppers and observers.

Best Lesson for August 8 on Worry and Faith

Rev Robert H Harper highlights Jesus teaching from the Sermon on the Mount urging trust in the Father for needs both material and spiritual. Faith sheds light on daily living and guides one toward honesty justice purity and virtues, with thought focused on edifying truths.

Jesus God

Spiritual Shift Through Prayer and Selflessness

One becomes spiritually minded by willing rejection of evil thoughts and selfish desires and tuning in through devout prayer to God, the source of all good. Only then can peace and lasting happiness be found.

Concord Religious Society Unitarian Service Schedule

Concord ist religious society unitarian lists Mr Brandod Lovely pastor superintendent Mrs Mark Eliot and W McFarland choir director. Sunday school 9 30 to 10 30 a m. No services in July and August. Congregational supply ministers occupy pulpit Mrs Herbert A Lee organist William Shumway morning service 10 45 a m Sunday school 12 noon. Christian Endeavor 6 p m evening service 7 p m.

Ist Religious Society Unitarian Brandod Lovely Mark VD Eliot R. W. McFarland Herbert A. Lee William Shumway Christian Endeavor

St Elizabeth's Catholic Mass Schedule

Rev Fr York, pastor, leads Sunday morning Mass at 9 30.

Trinity Church Service Schedule at Elm Street

The Episcopal Trinity Church on Elm Street announces 8 a.m. Holy Communion and 11 a.m. Morning Prayer with church school led by Rev. Wm. H. Clark and Mrs. Margaret Rideout serving as organist.

Trinity Church Episcopal Elm Street Wm. H. Clark Margaret Rideout

Sudbury Parish Sets Mass Schedule at St Ann’s

Sudbury St Ann s c Arch Rev W am J Carry Sudbury Wayland parish lists Sunday Masses at 7 30 9 and 11 with daily service at 7 30 a m Baptisms available by appointment.

ST. Ann’s C.arch Sudbury - Wayland Parish

Gleasondale Methodist Church Service Schedule

Sunday school starts at 10 a m followed by morning worship at 11 4 a m with Rev Willard L Osborn as minister Delia Newman plays organ and Kenneth Robblee provides solo.

Willard L. Osborn Delia Newman Kenneth Robblee

St Bernard's Church Sunday Mass Schedule

The Catholic parish at Monument Square lists Rev. John A York as pastor with Rev. Edmund M Higgins and Rev. James H Connolly as curates and Miss Esther Costello as organist. Masses are at 7 8 30 10 and 11 30.

St, Bernard's Church Monument Square John A. York Edmund M. Higgins James H. Connolly Esther Costello

Unitarian Church Closes During August

First Parish Unitarian notices minister Alexander Szent Ivanyi and organist Mrs James Greenawalt, announcing church closure for the month of August.

First Parish Unitarian Sudbury Alexander Szent-Ivanyi OD. D James Greenawalt

Stow First Parish Church Service Schedule

The First Parish Church Unitarian announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 a m led by Minister Paul E Killinger with Mrs George Smith as organist and John Miner as Church School Superintendent.

Paul E. Killinger George Smith John Miner

Union Evangelical Church Stow Announces Summer Services

The Union Evangelical Church in Stow announces morning worship each Sunday at 10 45 during the summer months led by Rev Robert eet.

Union Evangelical Church Stow Robert Eet

Our Lady Help of Christians Church Service Times

West Concord parish announces Sunday Masses at 7 830 1015 and 1130 oclock with Rev Lewis F Kearn pastor and Miss Helene Vonahue at organ.

OUR Lady Help OF Christians Church West Concord Catholic Lewis F. Kearn Helene Vonahue

Thiniyvarian Congregational Church Union Services

The Thiniyvarian Congregational Church on Walden Street led by Rev. Robert H. Barber joins Union services at the First Parish Unitarian Church with Whttredge Clark as organist.

Thiniyvarian Congregational Church Walden Stree Robert H. Barber Whttredge Clark First Parish Unitarian Church

St Elizabeth's Church Morning Prayer and Sermon

The Rev. Frederick M. Brooks ministers the Sunday service at St Elizabeth's Church on August 8 with 9 30 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon in charge.

ST. Elizabeth’s Church Episcopal Sudbury Frederick M. Brooks

Memorial Service for Rev Ernest Bodenweber Jr in South Sudbury

A memorial service is planned in South Sudbury for Rev Ernest Bodenweber Jr at 10 a.m. The service will include church music and a sermon.

Sudbury Methodist Church August and September Notes

The Sudbury Methodist Church lists Rev Hubert K. Jones Jr as pastor with Youth Minister Rev W Hazarah Williams and Music Director Philip C Putnam. Morning worship at 9 30 with sermon The Prophets Story soloist Rachel Priest. August union services at Congregational Church and church reopens September 5 at 9 30.

Hubert K. Jones, Jr W. Hazarah Williams Philip C. Putnam Kenneth Wc. Murtry Prophets Story Rachel Priest Sudbury Methodist Church Union Congregational

First Parish in Concord Service Details

Rev. Edward P. Daniels preaches at 9:30.09 o clock with Philip W. Trumbull as organist. Union services on Lexington Road proceed as announced.

FIRST Concord Edward P. Daniels D.D. Lexington Road Philip W. Trumbull

Bedford Church of Christ Announces Sunday Services

Rev. Marvin L. Derby is pastor at 27 Great Road Bedford. Mrs Lena M. Blake serves as organist at 52 Great Road. Sunday school gathers at 9:30 and worship at 10:45 with a sermon by the minister.

Church OF Chris Marvin L. Derby Great Road Bedford Lena MM. Blake

Evangelical Free Hyland Richmond Service Times

The notice lists Bible school at 10 15 a m for all ages followed by morning worship at 11 15 a m with a sermon and an evening gospel service at 7 30 p m conducted by Pastor Hyland Richmond.

Ev. Hyland Richmond

West Concord Union Church Service Note

Rev. Edwin B. Nyren serves as minister with Mrs. Nina Lind playing the organist duties for the church service at West Concord Union.

West Concord Union Church Edwin B. Nyren Nina Lind First Parish Unitarian Church

First Parish Unitarian Church Sunday Schedule

Rev. David C. Pohl presides as Mrs Adelaide Newcomb organizes the program. Sunday school meets at 9:46 with a morning service at 11 o clock featuring a sermon and special music.

David C. Pohl Adelaide Newcomb

St. Michaels Church Announces Weekend Mass Schedule

St. Michaels Church in Bedford lists Masses at 7 30, 8 30, 10 30 and 1 30 a m with Benediction after the 8 30 service. Rev William E Kerrigan is pastor and Mrs John Fitzgerald is organist. Bernard Flannery also listed as organist at the church.

William E Kerrigan Great Road Bedford John Fitzgerald Bernard Flannery

First Church CY Christ Concord Services and Reading Room

Sunday services at 10 45. Sunday school at 10 45. Testimonial meeting Wednesday evenings at 8. Reading Room at 24 Main street. Hours 10 am to 5 pm weekdays holiday excepted. Wednesdays to 7 30 pm Fridays to 9 pm. Nursery provided for children too young for Sunday school. Card inviting all to attend and use Reading Room.

Main Street

West Acton parish schedules masses and liturgical staff

St Elizabeth of Hungary parish lists Rev Daniel F Riordan pastor Betty Saganick organist and Ruth Kennedy choir director. Sunday masses are 7 30, 9 and 11 30. Daily mass at 7 o clock.

Daniel F. Riordan St Elizabeth of Hungary West Acton John C. Ford S.J Weston College Joseph W. Healey St Joseph’s Church East Pepperell Concord ST. Elizabeth of Hungary Betty Saganick Ruth Kennedy

Expert tips rebalance hedge growth at home

University of Illinois landscape specialist H R Kemmerer says hedges should be wider at the bottom. A wide top shades lower branches and slows growth. Cut the top back heavily to reveal bottom branches, then let them thicken before tuning the base wider than the top.

Champaign Ill University of Illinois H. R. Kemmerer University College of Agriculture Kemmerer

Acton Quaker Meeting Announces Sunday Worship Schedule

Society of Friends notes Meeting for Worship Sundays at 8:00 p m in Acton at 489 Main St home of Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman. Clerk Winifred Barrett listed with Acton contact 3 4360.

Donnell Elizabeth Boardman Main St Acton Cener Winifred Barrett Acton

Evangelical Center service with Rev Grimshaw August 8

Rev Eric W Grimshaw leads Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Acton Center. Sermon by Rev Alfred R Winham from Main Street Congregational Church Amesbury.

Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center Eric W. Grimshaw Alfred R. Winham Main Street Congregational Church Amesbury

West Acton Baptist Church Sunday Worship and Vesper Service

The West Acton Baptist Church invites worshipers this Sunday at 10:00 A M for morning worship and 7:00 P M for an outdoor vesper service on the church lawn with special music. Guest speaker Mr Kenneth Rayner will attend.

West Acton Baptist Church Ronald Noble Allan ‘Cameron Anthony Hill Kennth Rayner

Reverend Hugh Weston Leads Sunday Service at 10 30

South Acton Universalist Church lists Rev. Hugh Weston as pastor. Sunday morning worship is scheduled for 10 30 o clock.

Acton Universalist Church Hugh Weston

World War II Ammunition Output in the U S

During World War II the United States spent over 12 billion dollars to produce ammunition in more than 160 large plants. The output weighed about 20 million tons and comprised roughly 80 billion individual rounds.

United States

Chicago ready for nearly 3.9 million summer visitors

Chicago expects about 3.9 million tourists this summer. William J. Wilson of the Greater Chicago Hotel Association says hotel accommodations will meet demand as transient rooms rise to 35,000 with a wide price range.

Chicago United States William J. Wilson Greater Chicago Hotel Association

Rev David Thompson Minister Sundays Schedule

Morning worship at 9 45 oclock led by the minister Sermon follows. Sunday School at 11 00 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 00 p m and Adult Discussion at 8 00 p m.

First Friday Masses Planned at Concord Churches

Concord prepares for First Friday masses at Our Lady Help of Christians and St Bernard's. St Bernard's holds services at 6 and 7 o'clock tomorrow, Our Lady's at 6 a.m. Holy Communion and 7 o'clock mass. Both churches will observe the Feast of the Assumption on August 15.

Our Lady Help of Christians Church St. Bernard’s Church St. Bernard’s Our Lady’s

Rev Teli to Speak at Fitchburg Meeting

An Aug 8 notice states Rev Tj of Fitchburg will speak at a reception hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Deus Teli at 7:00 p.m. in the vestry. A meeting on Monday Aug 1 will follow at the venue by Maki brother.

Teli Sun Af Ship Service of Arning Fitchburg i Maki Brother

Reverend Robert May Named Minister and Organist

The report notes the appointment of Reverend Robert May as minister and organist. Details are sparse due to damaged text but indicate church leadership changes and service notes.

Parish Mass Schedule and Services Details

The text lists church services including Sunday mass at 10:30 and a Wednesday event. It mentions Rev. William Kiev Rev. Gerard II, a Novena service, and a special epie by Dr. Handle Worry with Harold Al render.

Sacramet Oe & Admins Harold al Render Handle Worry

Mount 6 Lutheran Hasting St Maye ev Edwin V0 Beganning

Mount 6 Lutheran in Hastings hosts morning worship with divine service at 10 am and a nursery during the service. Also notes a Sunday 11 am service and a mothers' assistance group alongside a church nursery.

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Crusader For Christ Billy Graham Missouri By Grace Roscher U's Cleveland, O Olmsted Falls Sheehan Robert H. Harper The Gleasondale Methodist Church Sudbury Methodist Church Evangelical Free Church ST. Michaels Church Catholic First Church CY Christ, Scientist Society OF Friends Quakers South Acton South Acton Congregational David Thompson Deus ST. Geong Robert Union Conti CHT B. Paul Pi Miss Marion United Vice Carlisle Cambridge Baby Carlisle—Te Mr. and MS Macone
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