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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1954

Page

4

Concord Enterprise masthead and publication details

The Concord Enterprise weekly edition lists the Sprise Press Inc. in Marlboro Massachusetts with editor R W Currier and the Post Office registration date of August 25 1908. It notes no financial responsibility for typographical errors and offers several eastern representatives in Boston and New York. Subscriptions are priced for one year.

Concord Enterprise Sprise Press Inc Jene St. Marlboro Mass R. W. Currier Main St Concord Tel Marlboro Massachusetts

Attendance figures at national and state parks cited by official

Commissioner Arthur T. Lyman reports national park attendance at 150 million in 1952 and state park attendance about 3 million. Massachusetts anticipates record state park use if the weather cooperates, while auto travel boosts access. Vermont industrial survey planned by Greater Vermont Association and Urban Land Institute will study development and suitable industries with a 10-member panel. More commentary on income, a thinking machine, and modern kids cited in closing remarks.

Massachusetts Vermont Greater Vermont Association Urban Land Institute of Washington,d. C

Concords Co H Holds Practice Round At Wakefield

About a dozen men of Concords Company H trained at the state rifle range in Wakefield practicing for the state rifle, machine gun, carbine and pistol matches set for September. The unit, having won the pistol and machine gun meets, vies for a statewide title. Sergeant Harms is featured in Know Your Guard detailing his Army service, re enlistment, and current duties with the Concord company.

Concord Wakefield Robert E. Kelley Paul V. Dee Police National Guard Dee Kelley George H. Harms, Jr George H. Harms Army Fort Devens Camp Shelby Mississippi 65Th Battle Axe Ggt. Harms Saarlauten Sergt Harms Fort Benning Georgia Sergt. Harms Massachusetts Reformatory Commonwealth Avenue

Construction in progress on Route 20 Dead Man's Curve

Sudbury and Wayland see work on Route 20 ongoing for two weeks with completion expected near October. A 40 foot bituminous road and six foot sidewalk will replace a dangerous curve, 500 feet of linking road allows through traffic to continue. Suburban Excavators of Wakefield hold a $35 836 90 contract, but total cost may reach about $50,000 due to extra expenses.

Sudbury Wayland Wakefield

Sudbury Notes Include Church Time Change and Local Updates

Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury moves Sunday service to 10 a m during August. East Coast Aviation will spray for mosquitoes on Aug 17 if weather permits. rain delays to the first good day. Fire Chief St Germain named health board agent and electric water cooler donated to fire station. A mailbox tampering incident reported to Federal authorities. Lawrence B. Tighett appointed clerk to fill postmaster vacancy in South Sudbury. Local families return from Florida vacation. Joanna Olson flew to Miami. Lodge family guests in Concord Road, now living in Tifton, Georgia.

New Arrival James Corliss Davis III Born

Corlisle Mrr and Mrs James Corliss Davis Jr announce the birth of son James Corliss Davis III at Framingham Union Hospital on Sunday August 8. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James C Davis Sr Weston and Mr and Mrs Leroy Berrong of Cornelia Georgia.

Corlisle James Corliss Davis, Jr James Corliss Davis Framingham Union Hospital James C. Davis Weston Leroy Berrong Cornelia Georgia

Kenny Method Aims at Total Rehabilitation

Minneapolis report on the Kenny treatment for polio emphasizes total rehabilitation through normal motion patterns and extensive follow up. The Kenny Foundation funds staff training, research, seminars, and emergency therapist support, aiming to extend care for five years or more to maximize recovery.

Minneapolis Minn Kenny Foundation Kenny

Residents share seaside vacations and local notices

Mrs Anna Van Dusen of Concord Road returned from a ten day Harwichport visit with daughter Elizabeth and chum Miss Jean Lockhart. Mr and Mrs Robert Holmes and son Peter came back from Nantucket where summer weather was ideal. Sudbury Fire Chief Albert St Germaine issued 72 building permits this year, 48 single dwellings valued at about 500000. John Childs enjoyed a day trip to Block Island with Providence to Narragansett Bay, Newport and a two hour stay on the island.

Anna van Dusen Concord Road Harwichport Elizabeth van Dusen Jean Lockhart Robert Holmes Peter Conroad Nantucket Sudbury Area Sudbury Albert St. Germaine John Childs Block Island Providence Newport Narragansett Bay

Rev. C T Kangas Becomes Pastor At Maynard Lutheran

Maynard May. St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church welcomes Rev. C T Kangas as new pastor. He was ordained June 20 in Waukegan Illinois at the Suomi Synod 65th annual convention. Born in Ishpaming Michigan he served as student pastor in Shelton Washington in 1952 and graduated June 6 from Suomi Theological Seminary Hancock Michigan.

Maynard St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Thomas Kangas Waukegian Ilinois Suomi Synod Pastor Kangas Ishparing Michigan Faith Lutheran Church Shelton Washington Suomi Theological Seminary Hancock Kangas John Kangas

Salvation Army Opens Friendly Annual Appeal in Maynard

The Salvation Army launches its Friendly Annual Appeal in Maynard with co chairs Mrs Howard A Juanes and Mrs John J Walsh and campaign treasurer Donald W Parker. A volunteer solicitor will visit homes Sept 13 from seven to nine p m to seek local funds through the Maynard Service Fund run entirely by a local committee.

Maynard Salvation Army Howard A. Juanes John J. Walsh Donald W. Parker

Red Feather To Pick 3 Singers

In August a talent hunt in the Metropolitan area seeks three singers at least 16 years old to serve as standard-bearers for the United Red Feather Campaign. A list of semi finalists will be chosen from applications and final selections will occur on WBZ TV during Community Optician Talent Shows September 26 and October 3.

Sudbury United Red Feather WBZ TV

Plan New Chapel At Bedford Base

A new chapel costing $98 750 will be erected at Hanscom Field for U S Air Force personnel. The Army Corps of Engineers New England Division announces architects Bowers and Barbarat of Pittsburgh and contractor Hadley Contracting Company of West Medford. Work to begin soon.

Bedford Hanscom Air Field U. S. Air Force Base U. S. Army Corps of Engineers New England Bowers and Barbarat Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Hadley Contracting Company West Medford

Closing Exercises at West Acton Church School

The daily vacation school ends Friday with certificates. A procession was held at St Elizabeth of Hungary church followed by benediction. An outing was planned yesterday at Long Lake in Littleton led by Rev Daniel F Riordan and the Sisters of Charity from Assumption Academy Wellesley will assist at closing exercises.

West Acton St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church Long Lake Littleton Daniel F. Riordan Sisters of Charity Assumption Academy Wellesley

Church Fair Set For September 11 In Bedford

The annual Church of Christ Congregational fair is planned for Saturday September 11 with the theme A Day in the Country. Frederick Whitley serves as general chairman of the committee and a fried chicken dinner is among the highlights.

Bedford Frederick Whitley

Holy Hour Planned by St Elizabeths Society

Local members of the St Elizabeths Holy Name Society plan a holy hour in Lowell on Sunday August 29 at 3 pm. Other Holy Name societies in the Lowell deanery will participate. John F McGrail serves as local president.

West Acton St. Elizabeth’s Holy Name Society Lowell Lowell Deanery John F. McGrail

Self-Discipline for Growth in August Lesson

Reverend Robert H Harper presents a temperance lesson on Matthew 16 24 25 I Corinthians 9 24 27 and Hebrews 12 1 4. It argues giving sustains life while holding back leads to loss with discipline likened to athletic training and warns that alcohol harms worthy discipline and effort.

I Corinthians Jesus Emerson Paul

Gleasondale Methodist Church Service Note

The Gleasondale Methodist Church announces Rev Willard L Osborn as minister with Miss Dela Newman as organist. Sunday school starts at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m led by the pastor and choir.

Gleasondale Methodist Church Willard L. Osborn Dela Newman Kenneth Robblee

Stow First Parish Church Service Notice

The First Parish Church Unitarian in Stow leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with Paul E Killinger minister Mrs George Smith organist and John Miner church school superintendent guiding the service.

Paul E. Killinger George Smith John Miner

Union Evangelical Church Summer Worship Schedule

Union Evangelical Church in Stow announces summer worship each Sunday at 10 45 AM led by Rev. Robert Dempsey. Services are held in the morning throughout the summer months.

Union Evangelical Church Stow Robert Dempsey

Bedford Church of Christ Congregational Service Schedule

Reverend Marvin L. Derby leads Sunday worship at 10 45 with sermon. Sunday school meets at 9 30. Organist Mrs Lendi Blake resides at 52 Great Road Bedford. Church address listed as 27 Great Road.

Church OF Chris Marvin L. Derby Great Road Bedford Lend i. Blake

First Parish Unitarian Church Sunday Schedule

Rev. David C. Pohl leads morning service at 11 with a sermon and special music. Sunday school for all ages meets at 9 46 with a compact program led by Mrs Adelaide Newcomb.

David C. Pohl Adelaide Newcomb

St Michaels Church Parish Schedule and Officials

St Michaels Church in Bedford lists Rev. William E Kerrigan as pastor residing at 154 Great Road. Mrs John Fitzgerald and Bernard Flannery are organists. Masses are at 7:30, 8:30, 10:30 and 1:30 a.m with Benediction after the 8:30 mass.

ST. Michaels Church William E Kerrigan Great Road Bedford John Fitzgerald Bernard Flannery

Acton Quakers Schedule Evening Meeting at Local Home

Society of Friends announces Sunday worship at 8:00 p m at Donnell and Elizabeth Board residence 488 Main St Acton Central Clerks Winifred Barrett contact 3 4360 Funds not listed here.

Donnell and Elizabeth Board Main’ St Acton Centr Winifred Barrett Acton

Concord Churches Parish Listings

Concord churches announce services at CHURCHE Episcopal Elm Street led by Rev Wm H Clark with organist Mrs Margaret Ridout including 8 am Holy Communion and 11 am Morning Prayer and church school St Bernard s Church Monument Square Catholic lists Rev John A York Rev Edmund M Higgins Rev James H Connolly with Miss Esther Costello organist Masses at 7 8 30 10 and 11 30 am

Trintiyy Church Episcopal Elm Street Wm. H. Clark Margaret Ridout ST. Bernard’s Church Monument Square John A. York Edmund M. Higgins James H. Connolly Esther Costello

Mayfield parish services and August reopening plans

A garbled notice describes church activities at Union Street locations including Sunday services at 11 and 1, morning prayers, and a ship service to China. It lists pastors Rev William J, Rev Michael D, Rev Gerard Cré, and a Mrs South accompanying parish novena and divine worship times.

De Rick and Calkins Family Move to New Home

Mr and Mrs De Rick of Old Farma announce the birth of five in a joint family notice. The Calkins couple, Es tier and Wood Pincola, celebrate their new residence and home together in Waltham.

Mr. and Estier

Do Unto Others With Love Not Hate

A moral reminder cites Luke 6 31 urging kindness to all. The piece encourages giving love a smile and avoiding making others feel cheap or unloved.

Sunday worship schedules at local churches listed

Our Lady Help of Christians Church West announces Masses at 7 830 1015 and 1130. ThunIfarian Congregational Church Aden Street led by Rev Robert H Barber. Union services at First Parish Unitarian Church with Rev Edward P Daniels sermon at 930 and organist Philip W Trumbull.

OUR Lady Help OF Christians Church West Concern Helene Donahue Thunifarian Congregational Church Aden Stree Robert H. Barber Whiitredge Clark First Parish Unitarian Church First Parish Concord Edward P. Daniels D.D. Lexington Road Philip W. Trumbull Union

Evangelical Free and West Suncord Union Sunday Services

Rev Hyland Richmond leads Evangelical Free with Bible school at 10 15 a m and morning worship at 11 15 am The evening gospel service begins at 7 30 pm Rev Edwin B Nyien serves West Suncord Union with parish Unitarian Church organist Mrs Nina Linda listed among staff

Evangelical Free Church Hyland Richmond West Suncord Union Church Edwin B. Nyien Nina Linda First Parish Unitarian Church

First Church SF Christ Scientist Concord Services and Reading Room

Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school and a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 The Reading Room is open 10 00 to 5 00 weekdays and evenings peak Wednesdays Fridays hours listed A nursery is available for small children Readings from Science and Health and Bible verses emphasize spiritual laws and happiness through Soul target 190 270 characters

First Church Christ, Scientist Concord Milldam Main Street Mary Baker Eddy

St Ann's Church Mass Times and Notices

Sudbury Wayland parish lists Sunday masses 7:30 9 and 1 Daily mass at 7:30 am Baptisms by appointment Rev Alexander Szent Ivanyi D D minister Mrs James Greenawalt organist Church closed during August

ST Ann’s Will Sudbybury Alexander Szent-Ivanyi D. D James Greenawalt

St Elizabeths Church Service by Rev Brooks

The Rev Frederick M Brooks Minister in Charge leads Sunday services at 9 30 a m with Morning Prayer and a sermon at St Elizabeths Church.

ST. Elizabeths Church Episcopal Sudbury Frederick M. Brooks

Sudbury Methodist Church August services and reopening

The Sudbury Methodist Church lists August events with Rev Ernest Bodenweber Jr and Rev Robert Jones speaking. Music by Jean Alexander and Miss Rachel Priest. Union services at Congregational Church. Reopens September 5 at 9 30 a m.

Memonal Congregational Church South Sudbury Ernest Bodenweber, Jr Jean Alexander Robert K. Jones

West Acton church announces Mass schedule

St Elizabeth of Hungary parish led by Rev Daniel F Riordad lists Sunday Masses at 7 30 9 and 11 30 oclock daily mass at 7 oclock Betty Saganich organist Ruth Kennedy choir director and parish activities details provided.

ST. Elizabeth of Hungary Daniel F. Riordad Betty Saganich Ruth Kennedy

West Acton Baptist Worship with Guest Minister

The West Acton Baptist Church invites worshipers this Sunday at 10:00 A M for morning service with guest minister Mr Kenneth Rayner pastor of Marin s Pond Baptist Church North Reading. A 7:00 P M lawn vespers service is also planned.

West Acton Baptist Church Ronald Noble Allan Cameron Anthony Hill Kenneth Rayner Mar S’ Pond Baptist Church North Reading

Carlisle Religious Society schedules summer changes

Carlisle Unitarian church lists Rev Brandoch Lovely as pastor superintendent Mrs Mark Elliot and R W McFarland in charge Sunday school now 1 30 to 10 30 am no services in July and August supply ministers fill pulpit Mrs Herbert A Lee organist William Shumway morning service 10 45 am Sunday school 12 noon Christian Endeavor 6 pm evening service 7 pm St Elizabeths Catholic Mission Rev Fr York pastor Sunday Mass 9 30 am

Ist Religious Society Unitarian Brandoch Lovely Mark K. Elliot R. W. McFarland Herbert A. Lee William Shumway Christian Endeavor

Acton Universalist Service Notice

Rev. Hugh Weston, pastor, will lead Sunday morning worship at 10:30 o clock in South Acton.

Acton Universalist Church Hugh Weston

Evangelical Service Sermon in Amesbury by Rev Winham

Rev Alfred R Winham of Mainstreet Congregational Church Amesbury delivers summer sermon at 10:00 a m on Sunday August 8. sermon recalls early Christian Era pagan rites and bog burials with preserved remains noted.

Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center Eric W. Grimshaw Alfred R. Winham Mainstreet Congregational Church Amesbury Europe

Reverend David Thompson Service Times Announcement

The church lists Reverend David Thompson as minister with morning worship at 9 45, sermon by the minister. Sunday School at 11 00, Youth Fellowship at 6 00, and Adult Discussion at 8 00 p m.

Union Service at First Parish Unitarian Church

Concord guests hear Rev. James W. MacDonald of Needham at the Sunday morning union service. Soloist Marilyn P. Howard and organist Philip W. Trumbull contributed music. The article notes the oldest Seventh Day Baptist church stands in Newport Rhode Island, built in 1729.

Union Service Concord First Parish Unitarian Church James W. MacDonald Needham Marilyn P. Howard Philip W. Trumbull Seventh Day Baptist Church America Newport, R.I

Also Mentioned on This Page

Memorial Congregational Church East Coast Aviation Corporation Louise Atkinson East Brewster Albert St. Germain Board of ‘Health Sudbury Firemen's Association Lawrence B. Tighet Forrest D. Bradshaw Fred Olson Frederick Florida Mr. Olson Erok Olson Joanna Olson Boston Miami John Lodge Kenyon Ely Tiffton C. T. Kangas Lutheran Church S. A Red Feather Robert. H. Harper Gleasondale Acton Society OF Friends Quakers Churche Cong Rodott Union Conceil Chu Union Congregational China St. Francis of Assis South Road Mrs. Derick Old Farma the Waltham ——S Gre Bible Isaiah THE Sudbury Methodist Church Carlisle South Acton South Acton Congregational David Thompson
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