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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1950

Page

4

Concord Advertiser details Currier editor and address

The Concord Advertiser shows editor Buroolph W Currier at Six Main Street Concord Massachusetts with residence 255 Main Street and telephone listings. It notes Marlborough Massachusetts post office entry as second class matter August 25 1908 and that the paper is published every Thursday by the Enterpride Press Inc.

Concord Burolph W. Currier Main Street Main Streets Mass Marlborough Massachusetts Enterprede Press, Inc

Wise man warns against petitions sold with sales talk

A columnist laments petitions that mix rhetoric with persuasion arguing many sign without reading. They warn such propaganda may hide hidden agendas and compare to ancient plots, urging readers to resist and verify before supporting any petition.

Wise Mans Sint Napa Troy

Russell Outlines Sudbury Valley Improvement Plan

Representative Howard S. Russell of Wayland explains that remaining funds will continue the Sudbury Valley project for the next year. The Sudbury Valley Commission report and five proposed measures were reviewed, with Appendix A slated for immediate state Public Works survey and river improvements, while Appendices B through E go to the Department of Conservation for detailed study.

Sudbury Sudbury Valley Howard S. Russell Wayland Russell Sudbury Valley Commission Re Commission Committee On Conservation of General Court Tenth Middlesex Ruggell Wayland, Hudson Lincoln Committee On Conservation State Department of Public Works Billerica Concord River Ud Ryan Department of Public Works Department of Conservation Hudson Russe Sudbury Commission Sudbury Wa

Concord Company H M N G Prepares for Camp Ed wards Training

Members of the Concord Company H M N G pack and crate gear at the State Armory for two weeks of training at Camp Edwards. They report Friday at midnight and will depart Saturday. Promotions include Bat 1st Class Ldeter Freeman to first sergeant and several sergeants and corporals promoted this week.

Concord H. M.N.G State Armory Camp Edwards Ldeter Freeman Phlip B. Dee Clas George H. Harms

Concord Community Notices from West Concord

Regular Willow Rebekah Lodge meeting at Odd Fellows hall West Concord led by Mrs. Annabella Gerow. Elks August meeting at BPOE hall Main Street August 22 led by Edward F. Sheehan. Dorothy Kakkes of 5 Brooks Street summer at Battle Ground restaurant. Our Lady Help of Christians food sale and whist at rec­tory grounds. Madeline W. Ryan of 365 Main Street on vacation. Paul B. LeSage of 126 Main Street enjoying vacation. Howland Parker family returned from 17 day trip via Alcan. Eddie Ahern Jimmy Lyons and Bill Sheehan graduates now at First National Store. Leslie L. Keese home on Thoreau Street nearing completion. family resided at 11 Everett Street.

Willow Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall West Concord Annabella Gerow Concord Lodge of Elks B.P.O.E. Hall Main Street Edward F. Sheehan Society of Our Lady Help of Christians Paul B. LeSage First National Concord Eddie Ahern Jimmy ‘Lyons Bill Sheehan Main’ Street Leslie L. Keese Thoreau Street Sheehan Keeses Everett Street

Car Fire on Barretts M11 Road Sparks 123rd Alarm

Concord firemen were dispatched Tuesday night to Bar r ett s M11 road after Box 57 triggered. Damage was slight and it marked the 123rd alarm of the year for the department.

Concord Barretts M11

Boy Scout Camp Awards Raffle Marksmanship Honor

At Camp Sachem in Antrim New Hampshire Robert Hope presented a pro marksmanship award to Concord boy Paul Daly son of Mr and Mrs Robert H Daly of Independence Road Daly was among several recipients of similar honors

Concord Camp Sachem Antrim New Hampshire Robert Hopewel Paul Daly Robert H. Daly Independence Road

Poultry Expert Alfred Carlson Speaks at Concord Event

Alfred Carlson of the Middlesex County Extension Service in Concord was guest speaker for the farm program in Boston yesterday morning. He discussed turkey farming across the county, citing farms in Westford Chelmsford Lexington and nearby areas.

Concord Alfred Carlson Middlesex County Extension Service Office Boston Westford Chelmsford Lexington

Rye beats Grass in suburban yard trend

Suburban homeowners avoid lawn maintenance by planting rye grass which grows quickly and resembles real turf. Officials note the trend reflects practical yard care in new developments as residents seek low effort greenery.

Detroit U.P

Civilian Defense Planning Outlined by Concord Pediatrician

A Concord pediatrician described a civilian defense plan urging teen indoctrination for burn treatment and household preparedness. He warned of health and welfare dangers if utilities are struck, urged definite shelters, and called for public readiness training with an August 17 meeting announced.

Sheehan Group Votes Officers At Busy Meeting

Officers elected at the business meeting include Miss Ann White as president and Mrs Hazel Herlihy as vice president. Edward Sheehan and Mrs Anne Ballard served on the nominating committee. Joseph Sheenan spoke on the Sheehan coat of arms and lineage. Sister Sheehan from Lynn attended as a guest. A social gathering followed with prizes awarded.

Ann White Maynard Hazel Herlihy Wollaston Alice Lee West Concord Edward Sheehan Dorchester Julia White Edward W. Sheehan Anne Ballard Whiinsville Joseph Sheenan Brookline Sheehans Ireland Sheehan Sister Sheehan Lynn Association

Lonely Boston store closed for a week

A terse note says the city shop will be closed for a week as an investigation unfolds. No staff or customer details are provided.

Boston I. Bookie

Fragmentary OCR Note on Political Swaps and Sea Policy

Disjointed text hints at a discussion of socialism, bargaining claims, and sea policy. No clear people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are identifiable from the readable fragments.

Exhibits by Ernest Stock at Concord Public Library

The Concord Public Library opens a one man show featuring Ernest Stock with works comparing Paris street scenes to New York harbor views. The exhibit includes a Wilton countryside piece and a Long Island Sound scene with Pecxs Ledge Light. Public hours are Sundays during ferry hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Paris New York City Battery Ofiice Ips New York Connecticut Artst Wilton Long Island Pecx Concorde Public Library

Wrong Place to Base: Daytona Beach Sun Safety

Daytona Beach, Florida reports caution about sunbathing in unsafe spots. A UPI note notes that some locations around the beach are not safe for sunbathers, with warnings likely tied to hazards or regulations.

Daytona Beach Fla U. P

Sudbury church notices and July services

Sudbury St Ann's Church and Sudbury-Wayland Parish announce Sunday masses at 4 30 and 8 32 a m with daily services at 7 30 a m Baptisms by appointment Congregational Church John Dixon Copp minister conducts July morning services at 10 a m for the month of July

ST. Ann’s Sudbury - Wayland Parish George P. McColgan Cc Tom Ss John Dixon Copp M.A.B

St Elizabeths Church Service Notice

Dr William J Wolf minister leads Sunday August 13 10 am morning prayer and sermon at St Elizabeths Church Episcopal with student assistant Paul Van Buren on duty

ST. Elizabeth'’S Church Episcopal Sudbury William J. Wolf Paul van Buren

Methodist Church Notes and Events Summary

The Methodist Church lists Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr as pastor and provides service details. The MYF group announces outings to Salem New Hampshire, a retreat in Vermont, and a series of meetings including an Official Board and Music Committee session.

Methodist Church Sudbury Robert K. Jones Kenneth McMurtry Korea Salem New Hampshire Board and Music Committee MYF Morrison’s

Bedford area church services and clergy listings

Bedford churches provide schedules and leaders for Sunday worship and related activities. Bedford CHURCH OF CHRIST Congregational Rev Marvin L Derby pastor Leila M Blake organist. First Parish Church Unitarian features guest ministers each Sunday. St Michael's Catholic outlines mass times at 8:00 9:15 and 11:15 a m with Benediction after 9:15 mass and Sunday school following.

OI Christ Marvin L. Derby Great Read Bedford Leila M. Blake Michael's Church William 5. Kerrigan Great Road

Stow Unitarian Church Sunday Services Schedule

Stow FIRST PARISH Unitarian announces Rev. C O Richardson Jr leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Youth Group meets at 7 p m in Stow. Derby miss Anne joins as noted in the weekly notices.

First Parish Stow C. O. Richardson Jr Anne. Derby

Union Evangelical Church Service Schedule

Reverend Robert Dempsey leads Union Evangelical Church with morning service at 10 45 AM Sunday school at 9 30 AM and Christian Endeavor at 6 PM Cottage Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM.

Lion Robert Dempsey Chrstian Endeavor

Acton Center Congregational Service Notices

Rev. H Ben Simms pastor. Church service and nursery at 11:00 AM. Funeral service at 12 noon.

Congregational Church H. Ben Simms

Acton Universalist Service Schedule Notes

Sunday meeting at 9 30 church service at 10 45 in South Acton. Rev Hempel leads Congregational service with readings and prayers. Parish notes reflect routine schedule and community aims.

Acton Universalist Church Carl A. Hempel

Our Lady of Christians Church Mass Times

Our Lady of Christians Church West Concord lists Masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30 o clock. Novena services suspended for the summer months. Rev John J Scollan and Mrs Walter Dow are noted alongside organists David Gallagher.

OUR Lady OF Christians West Concord John J. Scollan Walter Dow David Gallagher

St Bernard Church announces summer mass schedule

In Monument Square the St Bernard Church parish led by Rev Michael J Burke and Rev John J Foley lists Masses at 7 815 for children 815 for adults 10 and 1130 with services in honor of St Jude suspended during the summer.

St. Bernards Church Monument Square Michael J. Burke John J. Foley St. Jude

Trinity Church announces services and nursery plan

Trinity Church invites parishioners to 8 and 11 am Holy Communion services with Rector Rev Brediaed Hastings preaching. A nursery will be available in the parish house for preschool children at designated times during the service.

Trinity Church Brediaed Hastings Margaret

Evangelical Free and Union Services Moved to Trinitarian Church

Rev Gunnar Gunderson leads Evangelical Free service at 1:30 PM on August 18 and Union services formerly at West Concord Union Church are now held at Trinitarian Congregational Church with Rev Edward P Daniels and Rev Edwin B Nylen guiding. Organists include Miss June Hood and Mrs Nica Lind.

Evangelical Free Church Gunnar ‘A.gunderson Edward P. Daniels June Hood Trinitarian Congregational Church West Concord Union Church Edwin B. Nylen Nica Lind

First Church of Concord T Scientist Service and Reading Room

Sunday services at 10 45 and a 5 day school also at 10 45 Reading Room at the Mill Dam 24 Main invites all to attend services and use the reading room Nursery provided for younger children Soul is the Sunday lesson subject with biblical and Science and Health passages quoted from Mary Baker Eddy The notice notes August 13 as the lesson date and cites religious texts and themes

First Church OF. T. Scientist Concord Mary Baker Los

West Acton School Judge Motto Misquoted

A fragment references Acton School and a judicial maxim about knowledge and necessity. The line hints at a legal-education context but provides no clear event, date, or participants beyond the institutions named.

Local Church Announcements and Meetings This Week

The notice lists upcoming family and church events including a grandfather returning August 12, a Countess and Bravesfield Stoup event with seating for attendees, and a Commission meeting scheduled Tuesday evening and Wednesday. St John’s parsonage sessions at 7:80 p.m. and services at 11:15 a.m. and fish service at Wil Ev. Finnish church with topic Christ. Union of Bur and Mr. Mount mentioned.

Yy Stowe Efs Christ

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