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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1955
Page
4
Bedford Air Force officials began evacuating 57 planes from Hanscom Air Base at 4 p.m. Tuesday to avoid possible damage from hurricane Connie. The aircraft flew to Mansfield and Cleveland, Ohio, and will remain there until the emergency subsides.
A Sudbury Board of Review for Sudbury Boy Scouts Troop 1 on Thursday night recognized twelve scouts who earned twenty five merit badges. Names include Donald Barton Peter Boughton Ralph Bennett Robert Brenn Ronald Brenn David Davison James Devoll David Hill Walter Kilton John Tucker Bryan Young Terrence Wilson and others.
Mrs. Walton of the Welcome Wagon visited Sudbury newcomers Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Shaw of Lakewood Drive who moved from Milton and work for Boston Edison Framingham. They have two sons Mark 19 months and Keith 7 months. Also moving to Boston Post Road from Natick are Mr. and Mrs. D O Connell. Mr. O Connell is a construction superintendent with the Allen company of Boston and they have two sons James 18 and William 16.
Mr and Mrs Richard Dietrich of Sudbury and their daughter Ellen visit Royal Oak Michigan for two weeks with Mr and Mrs Leo Quinn. They vacationed last week at Squam Lake Holderness New Hampshire with sisters Mrs EJ Davis Woodbury and Mrs Wallace J Squire of Nashua. They also joined Mrs Roy C Muir a former Sudbury resident living in Laconia on a Meredith trip.
Sudbury building inspector Albert St. Germaine reports July permits show 17 for single family dwellings at an estimated $182,500 and four permits for additions with an estimated $11,300 total.
Mrs Walter Hickler will return home later this week to convalesce. The report notes her health as improving and she plans to rest and recover at her residence.
Col Edward J Higgins of Prospect Street South Acton will be among delegates attending the DAW national convention in Des Moines Iowa August 14 to 20. Next Winona Rebekah Lodge meeting set for Wednesday August 17 at 7 30 PM at the West Acton Womans Clubhouse with Mrs Phyllis French noble grand presiding. Regular meetings resume in September.
Anothr workday was held by legionnaires at their new head quarters in South Acton. The new quarters will be rented to the Acton School Committee next month for a class room.
Past noble grands of Winona Rebekah Lodge plan a cook out and party at the home of Mabel Sylvia in Maynard this evening. The informal gathering aims to socialize and celebrate lodge membership in a neighbors’ event hosted by Mrs Sylvia.
Engineman 2 James E. French reports back to dig at New London Connecticut Sunday after a furlough with his wife Phyllis Smith and 11 children. He was briefly stationed in South Carolina. The family will stay with Phyllis's parents, Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith of 304 Central Street West Acton for the time being.
Sudbury residents plan a Grange Fair with vegetables flowers and hand work exhibits. New feature Mrs Henry Nelsons walnut tree with golden walnuts promises a surprise prize. events include a pet show horseshoe pitching and home crafts with premiums.
Marlboro Lodge of Odd Fellows and Star of Hope Rebekah Lodge join statewide members for the annual pilgrimage to the Cathedral in the Pines at Rindge New Hampshire on Saturday August 13. Families of members are included in the tour and a memorial service is set for 2 p.m. Richard Cogswell noble grand Marlboro lodge leads arrangements. Private cars depart in time for the 2 o'clock service.
Washington officials announced two reforms to deportation practice. Beginning this fall the service will stop arresting every alien accused of illegal entry and special inquiry officers will no longer act as prosecutor judge and jury. An examining officer will present the government's case to improve fairness and efficiency.
Concord resident T. Martin, a mill demographicographer, spent last week on vacation with his wife and three children and resumed duties on Saturday morning.
A reflection on humility guiding true power by admitting errors and making amends, showing strength in restraint and accountability.
The South Acton Congregational church Ladies Social Circle will hold a food sale Friday at 2 p m on the lawn of Mrs Chester A Spinney 103 Main Street. Co chairmen are Mrs Spinney and Mrs John Campbell. The public is welcome.
Old Orchard Beach Me Col and Mrs Ralph T Miller announce the Salvation Army will open its diamond jubilee camp meetings on Friday August 12 at 7 30 p m with a welcome meeting Leaders from New England and Canada will participate including Lt Col and Mrs David Ty Coy Brig and Mrs W Kenneth Howarth and Brig and Mrs John W Baggs Col Miller will welcome officers soldiers and friends from New England and eastern states Admission is free A welcome at Town Hall follows on Saturday with Town Manager Wilde Burgess and the New York Staff Band leading a town parade
West Concord’s former pastor Mast Rev Edward F Ryan D D now bishop of the Burlington Diocese marked his golden jubilee with cathedral ceremonies in Burlington Vermont Archbishop Richard J Cushing attended and delivered the sermon. Ryan was elevated to the episcopacy on Armistice Day 1944 after serving Holy Name church in West Roxbury and Our Lady Help of Christians in West Concord.
Seymour Indiana Mayor Donald L Heiwig asked the city council to purchase the First Baptist Church with the plan to turn it into a jail. The proposal sparked discussion over the use of the church building by local government.
The lesson notes Daniel and other young Jews in Babylon chose a simple diet, proving its healthful effects. It contrasts Belshazzar’s drunken banquet with the divine handwriting foretelling doom, followed by Medes and Persians conquering Babylon. A warning about excess and judgment for readers today.
Kent Sanger of Dover has been named to a top eleven post in the 1956 Red Feather Campaign. As West Metropolitan division chairman he will help organize local drives in Acton Dover Lincoln Medfield Millis Natick Needham Sherborn Sudbury Wayland Wellesley Weston this fall. Sanger, district sales manager for Business Week, Harvard graduate and Navy veteran, lives on Farm Street with wife and three daughters.
Concord parish announces August schedule with an evening gospel service on Sunday August 14 at 7 30 p m a midweek prayer and Bible study on Wednesday August 17 at 8 p m and a Youth Fellowship treasure hunt Friday August 19 at 7 30 p m at Emma and Gardner Benson home.
Trinity Church Concord lists August 14 and August 21 services at 8 a.m. Holy Communion and 11 a.m. morning prayer with sermon. The schedule applies to both Sundays at Trinity Episcopal Church.
A brief quip notes that pride can blind judgment and warns against self inflated views. The saying frames vanity as a fault that obscures true merit.
A Bible quotation from Philippians 4 6 7 urges believers to present requests to God with prayer supplication and thanksgiving and promises God’s peace guarding hearts and minds through Christ Jesus
St Ann's Church lists Sunday masses at 7 9 and 15 ru daily 1 ass at 7 30 am with baptisms by appointment. Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury notes church closed during August under Pastor Ernest Bodenweber Jr.
Rev Stanley F Rodgers leads Morning prayer and sermon at St Elizabeth's Church Episcopal. Minister-in-Charge Mrs W Burgess serves as organist for the Sunday service at 9 30 a m on August 14.
An evening service is announced for Sunday at 7 30 p m with a sermon titled Gods Requirements. The note emphasizes the subject and time for attendees seeking guidance or reflection.
Rev. Edward P. Daniels presides at 9:30 a.m. Sunday services at West Concord Union Church with Philip W. Trumbull as organist on August 14. First Facsust 08 list appears in the Concord notices.
Reverend Edwin B Nyren will preach at 9 30 a m on A Universal Language. Minister Mrs Nina Lind leads services at West Concord Church with union summer gatherings.
The Rev. Alexander Szent Ivanyi is minister emeritus with the Rev. Andrew Jensen as pastor. Mrs James Greenawalt is associate, Mrs Robert Dods choir director, and organist is Mrs. Organist. The church is closed until Sunday after Labor Day.
The notice lists 8 a.m. Holy Communion with Rev William H Clark and 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon led by Rector Mrs Margaret Ridout as organist. No church school until fall.
Rev Robert E Jones Jr leads morning worship at 9 30 with Minister of Music Philip C Putnam and organist Mrs Kenneth McMurtry. Sermon title The Golden Rule Is Meaningless Without The Love Of God.
Pastor Marvin L. Derby presides at 27 Great Road Bedford with Leila M. M. Bide organist at 52 Great Road. Sunday school gathers 9 30 and worship follows at 10 45 with a sermon by the minister.
Sunday masses at 7, 8 30, 10 and 11 30 led by Rev York with Rev Higgins and Rev Connpliy and Miss Costello as organist at Monument Square parish.
West Concord Catholic church names Rev Lewis F Earn pastor Rev Thomas B Morgen curate with organist Misc Donahue. Masses listed at 7 830 1015 and 1130 o clock.
Walden Street church announces union summer services led by Pastor Robert H. Barber with Whittredge Clark as organist. Services begin at 9 30 a m at West Concord Union Church.
Reverend David C. Pohl presides as pastor with Adelaide Newcomb as organist. Sunday school meets at 9 45 and the morning service with sermon and special music begins at 11.
Rev William E Kierrigan pastor announces Masses at 7 30 8 30 7 19 30 and 11 30 am Benediction after the 8 30 mass at St Michaels Bedford. Organists are Mrs John Fitzgeralon and Bernard Flannery.
In the Diocese of Massachusetts the Middlesex Mission led in confirmations and class participation per the Diocesan Journal. From Sept 15, 1950 to Aug 1, 1955 St George's Church recorded 98 baptisms 96 confirmations 8 received from other churches 12 marriages 35 funerals 2417 pastoral calls 155 conferences 224 meals served at the rectory 237 services conducted and 100 sermons and addresses.
A reading room and church services are offered at 24 Main Street Milldam Concord with hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on weekdays and evening hours on Wednesday and Friday. Services at 10:45 a.m with Sunday school at 10:45 a.m and a Wednesday evening testimonial meeting. The Lesson Sermon titled Soul will cite Luke 12 29 31 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
South Lincoln reports Rev Morris R Robinson and Mrs Robinson at their Maine summer home for August. Sunday services will be at 9 30 a m for the month with Rev Dr George O Elkwall of Christ Church Waltham in charge.
A street sign near a local school in Ohio urges drivers to use their eyes for safer streets. The brief message highlights attention to pedestrians, crossing guards, and nearby students as a public safety reminder in the community.
Carlisle Congregational church sets Visiting Sunday for August 21 with a 10 48 morning service. Midweek prayer, led by Harold Richardson of Acton, is at 745 tonight. Rev Robert B Dempsey, recently returned from camp, is expected to lead Sunday services August 14. Barrington NH remains a referenced location.
The First Parish Church Unitarian organized in 1700 lists Paul E Killinger as minister and John Coleman as church school superintendent with Marjorie Warren as organist. Union Evangelical Church of Stow names S Garlim Hall as pastor with Jessie Lewis organist and Cyrus Kendrick choir director Kalervo Hekkala. Morning worship scheduled September 10 at 8:00 am.
Rev. Robert L. Hemmerla leads the Gleasondale Methodist Church with James Laffin as organist. Church School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m.
Rev Daniel F Riordan pastor Betty Sagenich organist Ruth Kennedy choir director listed Mass times on Sunday at 7:30 9 10 15 and 11 30 oclock plus daily mass at 7 oclock with services noted for the parish community.
The West Acton Baptist Church announces August Sunday morning services at 10 o clock. Mrs Adlin Cameron serves as organist and choir director while Rev Ronan Nebile is pastor and Mrs Fred Allen Mac Donald is the guest preacher.
A worship meeting is scheduled at 8:00 p m at the home of Donnell and Elizabeth Seard, located at 480 Main St Acton Center. Clerk Winifred Barrett of Acton adjoins the notice with address 4860.
On Sunday July 31 1955 Evangelical Church held morning worship and a sermon titled Dawn of Darkness by Mr Grimshaw. The service began at 10 00 a m and featured Psalm 139 as the scripture reference.
The South Acton Community Universalist church on Main and Central Streets announces a summer suspension of services. Minister James D. Hunt directs the church in a brief notice.
Rev Fx York pastor leads Sunday morning mass at 9 39 ist RELIGIOUS SOCIETY De Supt Mark D tot McFarland director organist Donald Lapham. Services Sunday at 9 30 a m and 10 45 a m. No services during July and August.
Sunday services begin at 10 45 morning worship followed by 12 00 Sunday School and 6 00 Christian Endeavor. Evening service at 7 00. Thursday schedule includes 7 45 midweek service.
Next Monday August 15 observance at St Elizabeths of Hungary Ghurch will include two masses. First mass at 7 a.m. and the second to follow as part of the Holy Day services.
A church notices draft lists Sunday school at 12 noon and worship at 7 30 with confession at 7 week day and 1 30 Thursday prayer and social hour. It mentions a Methodist union til Sept 4 and a summer devotional time with supper and prayer.
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