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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
7
The notice lists upcoming meetings and events for the First Unitarian Church and related groups. It notes a September 29 evening gathering at the Jillson House with visiting priests, a September 10 vestry meeting, and plans for a children's program and service club activities. Residents and members across Gorham and nearby towns are referenced in planning notes.
The Peck clan gathered August 11 at Dr Wiltene Peck’s cottage to celebrate Buzzell’s safe arrival James Richard and William H and Eleanor L Peck’s 30th wedding anniversary and Samuel H Peck’s 86th birthday. Twenty one attended with lawn refreshments and memories. Doyle screened trip pictures. The group includes Richard Buzzell and family, Warren Peck and children, and other relatives from Stow Sterling Junction Braden Castle and Hopewell.
Bedford residents report a homeward return from Round Pond Maine for Mr and Mrs Edward Pike and Mr and Mrs Robert Pike. Rev Ralph Ostegren spoke at the Baptist Church service. Airman Thomas Herlihy is stationed in Morocco with the Air Force. Bedford Lions plan regwar meetings next month. Marilyn Rice begins TWA stewardess training in Kansas City. David Joseph Saliga born August 3 at Emerson Hospital. Miss Linda Joyce works as a swimming instructor. First Parish United Church closes for summer. Pohl to resume in September at Old Billerica Road parsonage. Lt Harland Wand Jr returns from Greenland for two week leave. East side elementary school under construction. ready by September 1957. Church plans expansion. Feast of the Assumption observed at St Michael’s. High school pupils to be bused to Concord September 5.
Stow Police Chief Winthrop urges residents to beware a rattlesnake seen in town outskirts. He warns children to avoid snakes of all sizes in coming weeks and to report suspicious creatures. Cattle trespassing complaints rise as grass favors the other side of fences.
Walter Kaminski has enlisted in the U S Marine Corps and reported to Parris Island South Carolina. Boxborough reports 25 new voters at final registration session bringing total to about 325 with no further registrations before the September 18 state primary. Donald J Sweenie Jr returns from a week at the U S Coast Guard Academy in New London Connecticut and may be eligible for the entrance exam in the future. Mrs John W Culkins assists with the 4 H fair committee for this weekend at Westford.
Airman Finley J Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel F. E. Jones of 23 Crescent Avenue, re enlists in the U S Air Force for six additional years after homeward return from overseas service. He arrived home last month and, after furlough, reported for a new assignment at Hanscom Base in Hanscom Field. He is a Cancer School graduate and is connected to Mr and Mrs E Grove of 9 Fitchdale Avenue. Mrs Smith's aunt and Mr and Mrs Walter M Roya of Waterbury were en route to Lincolnville Maine to visit Mrs Smith's sister.
A compact moral essay contrasts Confucius and Jesus on reciprocity. It cites Emerson on blessings returning to the doer, and argues that good acts yield joy while evil deeds bring misery. It urges choosing the good in life by doing good for others.
Acton State police and local forces indicate Edward C. Brown 28 of Southington Conn was arrested in Belfast Maine after confessing to 18 burglaries. Breaks include Concord Auto Auction Acton Nashoba Drive-In Roxborough with money and checks found at his home. Extradi tion favored to Massachusetts.
Miss Hazel Ann Dutton of Lowell Road will marry David Wolcott of Corning New York at Carlisle Congregational Church on September 16. Mr and Mrs Francis Dut ton of Lowell Road with daughter Jane return from visiting Hazel in Hornell New York. Esther Hoff Waterman and three children Leonard Ann Carolyn return from Cuttyhunk visit with sister Mrs Arthur Thoresen. Rev Eldon Durant missionary to Chile spoke at Carlisle Congregational Church and will join Camp Fireside faculty in Barrington New Hampshire this week.
Regular Sunday morning services continue at 10 o clock at Church of Christ Congregational. Regular fall programs will be resumed next month in charge of the minister Rev Marvin L Derby. Special music is featured during the services. Monthly Holy Name Society meetings at St Michael s are scheduled in September with President Charles E Siekman in charge.
A religious meditation on prayer and conversion urges believers to sustain faith and strengthen others through Jesus Christ. The reflection emphasizes moral responsibility to aid those who falter in their quest for grace and love.
Rev. William J. Carty leads services at St. Ann's Church Wayland with Sunday masses at 7:30 9 and 11 and daily mass at 7:30 a.m. Baptisms are by appointment.
Rev. Robert Hurley pastor leads Our Lady of Patima in Sudbury with masses at 7 30 and 9 00 a m on Sunday. Sunday school follows the 9 o clock service in the upper Town Hall.
The church will be closed for the summer with services resuming September 2nd. Reverend James Hammond is the minister and Mrs James Greenawalt is the organist with Mrs Robert Does as choir director.
Reverend Ernest Bodenweber Jr leads the Sunday service at Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury on August 26 at 10 A M Mrs Robert Dods attends for the sermon titled Gods Guidance How Do We Experience It The event reflects a religious gathering with a focus on spiritual guidance.
St Elizabeths Church plans morning prayers and sermon on Sunday August 26 at 9 30 with Rev Stanley F Rodgers in charge Mrs Burgess Warren to be organist Sudbury Methodist Church led by Rev Robert K Jones Jr with Edmund and Mrs Beebe as youth directors and Philip C Putnam as minister of music Organist Mrs Kenneth McMurtry Sudbury Methodist Church will have no services until September 2 at 9 am All summer worshippers invited to Congregational Church of South Sudbury.
A fragmented church bulletin lists services at Lincoln the First Parish in Bedford Street Lincoln Center with Rev Charles Marvin Styron and Mrs Thomas W McGrath. It shows 9 30 A M worship and 11 A M worship plus 7 P M Pilgrim Fellowship. Also notes South Lincoln St Anne s in the Field Concord Road with Rev Morris Robinson and Morley Lush offering 8 A M Holy Communion 10 A M services and church school for Nursery through Grade 8.
The Sudbury Rod and Gun Club holds an open pistol shoot on Dut ton Road South Sudbury this Sunday August 26 starting at 8 AM. Events cover .22 caliber centerfire and .45 caliber with special police competition prizes. N R A range will be used and luncheon provided. Contact Luther Harden Water Row Sudbury Hilltop 3 2404 for details. Harry Rice Water Row Sudbury Dog Officer can be reached Hilltop 3 2324 or 3 2287 for lost dogs and stray notices.
Mev Edward P Daniels of Lexington Road and Philip W Rumbull the organist lead summer services at the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord. The event features Union summer activities and a parish gathering.
The article lists St Bernard’s Church Monument Square with Rev John A York Pastor Rev Edmund M Higgins Curate Rev James H Connolly Curate Miss Esther Costello as organist. Mass times are 7 8 30 10 and 11 30.
Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord lists Sunday masses at 7 8 30 and 10 15 and 11 30 oclock. Rev Lewis F Kearn is pastor with Rev Thomas B Morgan curate and Miss Helene Bonahue organist.
Rev. Wm. H. Clark presides at 8 a m Holy Communion and 11 a m Morning Prayer with sermon. Mrs. Margaret Ridou assists as organist. Services reflect parish routine and ceremonial layout.
Reverend Edwin B. Nylen will lead worship services at the Trinitarian Congregational Church with Nina Lind serving as organist during the summer season. The arrangement highlights Nylen's ministry alongside Lind's musical contributions to weekly gatherings.
The Trinitarian Walden Street church invites the public to a 9:30 service led by Rev. Robert H. Barber with Whittredge Clark at the organ. Public welcome.
Rev. Hyland Richmond leads services with a 10 a.m. sermon and 7 p.m. sermon. Bible classes for all ages run at 10 a.m. and a nursery for children up to three years attends from 10 a.m. to noon. Communion scheduled after the evening sermon.
Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. Reading Room hours 10 am to 5 pm weekdays. A nursery is provided. The Lesson Sermon on Christ Jesus and readings from Science and Health are included with passages on divine Love healing the sick.
Sunday worship at 11 o'clock with church school at 9 45 for nursery to first grade. All others attend 11 a m. Rev Paul E Killinger minister John Miner church school superintendent Mrs Charlotte Reynolds organist.
Rev. S Godlin Hall leads Sunday worship at 10 45 AM at Union Evangelical Stow with Jessie Lewis organist Mrs Cyrus Kendrick choir director Kalervo Hekkala also listed among attendees There is no further event detail provided.
Rev Frank Oldridge leads worship at 10 30 a m with Mrs Paul Paquet at the organ in the Gleasondale Methodist Church notice of time change throughout the reader.
The Meeting for Worship meets Sundays at 8 p m at the home of Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman 439 Main Street Acton Center. Clerk Winifred Barrett Acton 34360.
The Evangelical Action Center announces July summer services at 10:00 AM. July 8 features morning worship. July 15 sermon by Walter L. Howard Jr.. July 22 by Duane E. Webster. July 29 by Frank E. Duddy. with Rev. Horace G. Robson presiding.
Rev Daniel F Riordan leads services at West Acton St Elizabeth of Hungary with Betty Saganich organist and Ruth Kennedy choir director. Sunday masses at 7:30, 9, 10:15 and 11:30 chimes. Daily mass at 7 o'clock.
Pastor Ronald H. Noble leads morning worship at 10:00 a m on Sunday July 1 1956 with organist June Hill Waldo MacWilliams and church school superintendent Edward Bailey. The service theme is Tension Can Be Creative. During summer months the service hour remains 10:00 a m. We invite you to worship with us.
Sunday worship at 10 45 led by Rev James D Hunt with Rev Robert Burt officiating. Edith Sutton Johnson plays the organ and Lervist. August worships are every Sunday at 11 00.
Rev Henry L Bird appointed rector of a new Episcopal mission. Services held Sundays at 9 o clock at Bedford Town Hall, inviting local residents to attend and participate in the launch of the congregation.
Congregational Church of Christ led by Pastor Marvin L. Derby at 27 Great Road Bedford. Organist Constance Terry at 52 Great Road. Sunday school at 9 30. Worship service at 10 45. Sermon by the minister.
The First Parish Unitarian Church announces services led by Rev. David C. Pohl with Mrs. Adelaide Newcomb as organist. Sunday school meets at 9 45 and the morning service begins at 11 with special music.
Saint Michael’s Church Bedford lists Rev Harold McDermott as pastor and Rev Arthur Flynn as curate at 154 Great Road. Organists are Mrs John Fitzgerald and Bernard Flannery. Masses are at 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 with Benediction after the 8 o’clock service.
Rev Fr York leads Sunday mass at 9 30 with religious society Sunday School directed by Albert Kaucher Ph D Organist Donald Lapham and superintendent Mrs Robert Needham Church school at 9 30 am Morning worship at 10 45 am
Rev. Robert Demypsey pastor Mrs Herbert Lee organist William Shumway choir Mrs Frances Whitman Sunday School 10 45 morning service 6 00 Christian Endeavor 7 00 evening service midweek service notes indicate regular weekly schedule and personnel Pupils and attendees encouraged to attend weekly services at the church under the listed leadership and program times
The Very Rev Stephen Nyashevsky will conduct Sunday Divine Liturgy at 10 a m at the Russian Orthodox church. parishioners are invited to attend and participate in the service and Sunday activities.
Rev. Miaskiewicz DCL announces Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o'clock Weekday masses at 8 am Confessions heard at 3 and 7 o'clock Saturday at St Casimir's Church.
Summer Street church schedule shows Sunday service at 10 45 am with Holy Communion and sermon led by Rev Frederick Kirby of St Luke's Hudson officiating assisted by Rev A E Gabriel rector of St George's St Luke's is named as officiant in the notice.
Mt Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Hastings St Maynard Stow line Rev Martin Kaija Pastor announces summer activities. Girls and boys age 7 to 12 attend Pine shore Wyman Pond and Westminster camps July 22 to 29. Luther League Bible Camp July 29 to August 5 and Vacation Bible School August 6 to 17.
The Rodoff Shalman Synagogue at 24 Acton Street Maynard offers Sunday school from 2 a m to 12 noon.
The New England District camp meeting begins July 25 in Framingham and continues through August 5. Church services include Sunday school at 10:00 a.m and morning worship at 11:00 a.m with evening evangelistic services at 7:30 p.m. There will be no Sunday evening service July 29 and August 5.
Rev William J O Pastor Rev Michael Da Sullivan Asst Rev Gerard Creighton Asst Sunday masses 7 9 and 11 o clock Lake one 10 o clock Parish masses daily at 7 a m Confessions Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 30 p m Novena services in honor of the Miraculous Medal every Wednesday evening at 7 30
Worship service at Union Congregational Church at 9 30 am includes a sermon by Rev Orville D Ullom Choir directed by Harold A Merriam with organist Miss Marion L Jones The service is held in cooperation with The Methodist Church this month as part of Union Summer Services.
Devotional on Thursday August 23 at 7 30 p m followed by coffee table sponsored by Lena Matila. Bazaar and Chinese Auction Saturday August 25 at 5 30 p m sponsored by the Martha Society. World Service Sunday August 26 at 9 30 a m conducted by Marvin Casey Gordon College Divinity student.
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