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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1947
Page
18
The piece notes how Christmas ornaments once from Czechoslovakia and Poland shifted production to American factories during wartime. It describes traditional family workshops in Eastern Europe where father molds, son shapes, mother decorates inside, and daughter adds paint, and warns that mechanized U.S. methods threaten this picturesque industry.
The report suggests a low danger of coal shortages this winter with adequate supplies and stable exports. It notes rising industrial demand, high miners' wages, and potential price increases driven by broader energy use and economic activity.
A traditional tale describes a young shepherdess shedding tears as the Wise Men travel to bring gifts to the Christ Child. An angel appears, and with a sweep of her wand the ground flowers into white Christmas roses. The girl offers them, and as the gift is received the petals blush pink.
New York State College of Forestry reports waterglass spray slows sprouting of spruce needles and keeps them green longer. The method also adds decorative silvered effect and may act as a fire retardant. A bucket of moist earth or peat can retard shedding for a time.
The passage notes Hyde Park estate in the nation’s Christmas tree lore. It describes vast groves grown on rolling acres, the long history of trees marketed each Christmas, and the estate’s linkage to President and public purchases.
The Concord Community Chest reports its first campaign raised more funds than ever, with widespread support from numerous donors and volunteers. The organization extends gratitude to all contributors, staff, and rally organizers, noting the campaign's success will bring comfort and happiness to the town. A letter from editor Rudolphus Chier praises the effort and thanks Rudy for his pivotal role.
Bedford workers gather for a local meeting amid uncertain conditions. The fragmentary text references a labor grouping and a potential action, with no clear date or full names available.
Bedford area church election details include a supper hostesses list led by Mrs. Earl S. Atwood and others. Moderator John F. Brown announced annual reports read by Grace Dogherty and officers named for 1948 in a six deacon plan and committees for religious education and Sunday school.
Edward F. Pike scribe and Grace Dogherty assistant scribe lead a three year prudential board. Julia Laws and Herbert Clark serve as deaconial nominees for four years. Nominating committee for 1948 includes Alton Adams Mrs Walter Bieren and W Wentworth Hart.
Mrs. Herman E. Christensen of Sunset road is a patient at Emerson Hospital in Concord. Mrs. Charles A. Storage Jone of Worcester was a patient of Miss Julia E. Laws on Hartford Street and underwent an operation at a Faymond B Habnersay General Hospital. Troop ther groupyatch Willston Farringt on.
Sudbury Y Methodist Church announces a Youth Rally on December 11 at 7 45 p m with Hubert Swetnam conducting. Swetnam, who led the September 28 program, will be soprano soloist and guest speaker. Everyone of all ages is invited to attend.
Memorial Congregational Church Sudbury invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10. The pastor Rev Ralph Bayes D D will preach with special choir music. The Young Peoples Society meets at 6 39. A cordial invitation extended to all young people.
St Ann's parish Wayland Sudbury lists daily Mass at 7 30 a m with Sunday and holiday Masses at 6 30 8 and 9 a m First Friday Mass at 7 30 a m. A waste paper drive is planned for November 9 with collection at the church and a turkey whist event at Sudbury Town Hall on November 19 for church benefit.
Sunday services at 10.00 a.m. include morning prayer and church school. Communion observed on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone is welcome to services.
Sunday morning worship at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor for Young People at 6 45 p m with services held for the congregation.
Sunday school at 9 40. Children may be left. Morning service at 11. Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 30 p m. Evening service at 7 45 p m.
Rev. W JG Geecate and Pastor John Cummins lead a Unitarian church service and religious education program. Sunday school at 10:00 a m and morning service at 11:00 a m.
Rev William Kerrigan pastor and Mrs William Brennan organist lead Sunday Masses at 7 9 15 and 11 15 a m with Sunday school at 9 15 in the Catholic church announced by the parish.
The Holy Name Society of St Michael’s church sponsors a dance whist party Friday December 5 in the School Auditorium with Charles F Murray as general chairman. Laurel Frances Edwards, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwards Old Billerica enjoyed her second age December 1. The Bedford Community clut Fac on Monday afternoon featured home talent James McQuaide Jones sang several carols with Harley as pianist.
The Sunday School session opens with a children story and pastor led program. Youth Fellowship at 6 20 p m. Devotional by Kenneth Meister on Monday December 8 features an Official Board meeting on Tuesday February 9 and a joint meeting of W W S S and Philathea Circle. Christmas gifts and new officers planned for the Woman's Society. Wednesday chairs and parsonage tasks noted. Thursday meeting and Hearthstone Class with Brooks Steaemes.
The schedule lists morning and evening services with masses at St. Casimir’s Church and Finnish churches. Activities include a Dec 4 social hour, a celebration of Mead Day of Finland by Finnish Churches, guest speaker Dr Eero and various religious instruction sessions for high and junior students. A Sunday school follows the 9 o'clock mass and the Immaculate Conception feast is noted with a meeting and officer election after the 11 o'clock mass.
The fragment mentions a weekly Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and a evening service at 8:00 p.m. in Stow with home visits on Harvard Road. It also notes a gift for a grab-bag and references various local names and streets such as River Street and Harvard Road.
The notice lists church activities including Sunday school at 9 30 and 6 00 evening prayer services, a Tuesday meeting at 7 45, and a Friday church fair in December with sponsors and entertainment such as a choir and local vendors.
A jumble of church events lists multiple congregations with services on December 7 and 4 including Evangelical and Congregational notices. Details mention Sunday schools, gospel services, nursery care, and education staff assignments with various times and ages.
Fragmentary notice lists service times at 10 4 Bax 10 45 on Wednesday 7 45 readings at Mill Dam 24 Main. Mentions Sunday school for children and parents with a lesson text about God creating a mind and the eternal.
Ae and Mrs. Thomas Jay observe a ninth anniversary on December 6 in South Street area. Bedford civic group involvement noted as part of local observance.
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