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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1950

Page

4

Subscription Rates for Bingle Copies One Year

The notice outlines annual subscription rates for Bingle newspaper copies. It specifies price levels and payment terms for a one year period, with details on how to subscribe and where to send payments.

Acheson Future in Limbo Amid Political Pressure

The piece weighs Acheson’s fate as Secretary of State after a GOP push to remove him following remarks about Alger Hiss. It notes Truman’s loyalty could shield him, while a cabinet or Supreme Court path is floated. Developments in Korea prompt talks of Congress meeting over Christmas to address national defense.

Dean Acheson Acheson Alger Hiss Truman Maintees Congress Henry Wallace Achtson Supreme Court Korea Rome

Christmas gratitude from Fort Clayton soldiers in Canal Zone

Sergeant Benny M. Sofka thanks Maynard residents and the Citizens' Committee led by Joseph Dineen for a money order. He wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year in a Fort Clayton letters column dated December 7, 1950.

Fort Clayton Canal Zone Sig Maynard Citizens’ Committee Joseph Dineen Sgt Benny M. Sofka

Booklets on Survival Distributed by District Wardens

The article lists district wardens with names and street addresses for sections 1A and 3A, plus phone numbers and road names. It notes booklets on survival will be distributed as wardens complete their organization and begin issuing the guides.

Frederic Gooding Main St George E. Vialle Middle St Alexander A._ Cameron Edward P. Chase Joseph M. Mullaney John W. Codding, Jr Elm St Simon Willard Road Leonard Smith Hosmer Road Berkeley Wheeler Horace L. Arnold Ralph T. Haskell Crescent Road M. C. Burbank Monument St Chandler Gifford, Jr John Clarkson Fenn School George R. Walker Chandler Gifford Henry O. M. Helsher Lowell Road Charles L. J. Noble Thomas R. Huckins Westford Rd Middlesex School W. J. R. Taylor Westford Road Eben F. Corey Barrett's Mill Road Joseph A. Macone Strawberry" Hill Mdis

Nativity Scenes Shown In Modern Gallery Display

The exhibit links the Christmas story with today as Madonna and Child rest on a tenement sidewalk and a young African American mother with her baby appears in a church scene. A three panel altar shows our Lord surrounded by children of all races with the verse Suffer little children to come unto Me. Eight small Madonna and Child plaques complete the display reflecting steadfast faith and traditional iconography in modern settings. The library gallery is open daily 9 am to 9 pm except Sundays. visitors are welcome.

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Stores to Be Open Evenings in City Plan

The Board of Trade committee announces evening hours for local stores. Members include Leslie Anderson James Bottino Robert Carter Nellie Craig John Kennedy William Kussin and George Lawton in a bid to boost holiday shopping.

Board of Trade Leslie Anderson James Bottino Robert Carter Nellie Craig John Kennedy William Kussin George Lawton

GRID PLAYERS SEEK POSITIONS

The article notes high school students finish at 2 05 p m leaving several hours for part time work near Concord Bedford Litcoln and Carlisle It argues work experience benefits students and drafts may push employers to hire youths for vacancies

Concord Bedford Litcoln Carlisle

Town Girds for Civil Defense

The Concord civil defense center plans and equipment setup for emergency operations. Radio hams modify gear for rapid transport, with auxiliary centers at Middlesex School and West Concord fire station and operator classes to start soon.

Emerson Hospital West Concord Middlesex School Concord Headley Inc Concord High School Radio Club J. Almond Heyliger Radio Club Lowell Road Daniels Civil Defense Agency Boston Concord Police

Maynard Church Mass Schedule and Choir Rehearsals

Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o clock with weekday masses at 8 A M except Wednesday when mass is at 7 30 A M Religious instruction for high school pupils at 8 A M and junior high at 11 A M Wednesday Confessions at 3 and 7 on Saturday Sunday School after the 9 o clock mass Choir rehearsal at 7 o clock Wednesday and junior choir Saturday afternoon.

Christmas events planned at First Parish Stow

The First Parish in Stow outlines an active Christmas program with a Sunday School party on December 21 at 5 p.m. featuring supper, films, games, and possible Santa. Carols visit shut-ins on December 22, Christmas Sunday services December 24 with choir music and a joint sermon, and a 4 p.m. candlelight Christmas Eve service with tableau and readings.

Stow Santa Claus Richardson

Bedford church group meets for Christmas observance

Bedford Miss Ruth Livermore hosted the United Workers luncheon at the Church of Christ. Rev. Marvin L. Derby spoke on observance of Christmas. Donations of 5 to Bedford Tuberculosis fund 10 to Boston Weekday Religious Education and 100 toward stained glass repairs were approved. Next gathering January 3 hosted by Mrs Abbott Webber.

Bedford Ruth M. Livermore The United Workers Church of Christ Marvin L. Derby Miss Livermore Sidney W. Ingalls Henry C. Isner Mildred P. Arnold Bedford Tuberculosis Fund Boston Council of Abbott R. Webber

Repossession suit over broken into home and spoiled fridge

Macon Georgia Mrs Harvey Brown sues a local firm for 10269 dollars claiming its agent broke into her home to repossess a refrigerator after two missed payments and left the contents on the floor to spoil.

Macon U.P Harvey Brown

Twins christened Paula and Vera on Revere anniversary

Onset Massachusetts: Twins born to Mrs Anna Lopes share a birthday tied to Paul Revere's midnight ride and are named Paula and Vera.

Onset, Mass U. P Anna Lopes Paul Revere Paula Vera

Extreme Emergency Signal Notification Guidance

The notice explains that current emergency conditions differ from prior wars with warnings possibly failing. It instructs individuals to contact their telephone operator if not notified and to report to the control center immediately if no response.

Stow First Parish Unitarian Announces Sunday Schedule

Stow Unitarian church led by Rev. C. O. Richardson Jr. lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 11 a m and Youth Group at 7 p m with Miss Anne Derby serving as Sunday School superintendent.

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

Union Evangelical Church Service Times

Rev. Robert Dempsey leads morning service at 10 45. Daring Daniels speaks at 5 30. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30. Bible Club Thursday 3 00. Cottage Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30.

Stow Robert Dempsey Daring Daniels Christian Endeavor Bible Club

Concord First Church of Christ Scientist Service Times and Reading Room

Concord First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord offers Sunday 10:45 services and Sunday school, Wednesday testimonial meetings at 8, and a Reading Room at 24 Main Street open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays except holidays. A nursery is provided. The notice previews a forthcoming discussion on atomic force and spiritual perception with references to Science and Health and the Bible.

First Church OF Christ Scientist Concord Reading Roon Mill Dam Main Street David Mary Baker Eddy

Evangelical Free Church Announces December Services

The Evangelical Free Lang Street church lists events from December 17 to 20. Services include morning worship at 10 30 with Sunday school and adult Bible class, 11 15 a m morning service, 7 30 p m gospel service, and a mid week Hour of Power on Wednesday. Meetings of the official board Monday and teacher training final exercises Tuesday feature Eleanor Hance as speaker.Refreshments will be served.

Evangelical Free Church Lang Street Antuat Gunderson Tor S Eleanor Hance The Child Evangélism Fellowship of New England

Gleasondale Methodist Church Service Notes

The Gleason­dale Methodist Church led by Rev Newsil Booth Jr details a Sunday service at 11:00 a m with Mrs Elien Haapala as soloist and a Sunday school at 10:00 a m.

Gleasondale Methodist Church Newsil Booth, Jr Elien Haapala Ides Sumtay Tinal

Pumpkin Ride In Medina Sets Odd Record

In Medina Tennessee a pumpkin grown on a garden fence reached 67 pounds and 1 inch in length without ever touching the ground. The unusual specimen attracted notice from local growers and reporters.

Medina, Tenn U. P Emmett Bradbury

First Parish in Concord Christmas Services Planned

The First Parish in Concord on Lexington Road lists Sunday December 17 with Sunday school at 9 35 a m and a morning service including kindergarten at 11 a m The minister will preach How Far to Bethlehem Music by chorus choir A 4 p m Children s Christmas service features The Children of the Nations at Bethlehem followed by the parish Christmas party with carols pictures and a tree On Monday December 18 at 3 p m Women s Parish Association holds a Christmas program devotional led by Mrs Robert Tompkins with reader Miss Emily Hale and music directed by Mrs Horace D H Williams.

Concord Lexington Road Edward P. Daniels Kathleen Adams Bethlehem Children of the Nations Women’s Parish Association Robert Tompkins Emily ‘Hale Horace D. H. Williams

Christmas events at Trinitarian Congregational Church

The Walden Street church hosts a Christmas program December 17 with a special church school service and candle lighting, Holy Communion, and new member reception. Activities include a 7:30 p.m. Young Peoples Fellowship buffet, and December 18 committee meeting and December 21 Women’s Union annual meeting with officers election and a Christmas music program by James Cobb and Richard Timulty.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Walden Street Robert H. Barber Young Peoples’ Fellowship Women’s Union James Cobb Boston University Graduate School Roland Hayes Richard Timulty Robert Fletcher

Christmas party and masses at Our Lady Help of Christians

Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord lists Masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30 with a Tuesday Novena at 7 30. A children’s Christmas party is scheduled at the church at 2 PM. Reverend John J Scollan is pastor. Organists include Mrs Walter Dow and David Gallagher.

Our Lady Help OF Christians Church West Concord Catholic John J. Scollan Walter Dow David Gallagher Our Lady

Bernard's Church Notes Mass Times and Events

Rev. Michael J. Burke presides at Monument Square with Rev. John J. Foley. Masses scheduled 7, 8 15, 10 and 11 30. Novena to St Jude each Tuesday at 7 30. Christmas party for Sunday school children after the 8 15 mass.

Christmas For Others Sunday at West Concord Union

Rev Edwin B Nylen leads worship at 9 30 a m with church school in the chapel and a junior presentation Tell Me What Is Christmas by primary and junior children. Morning worship at 10 45 a m features a sermon. Advent third Sunday observed. 7 p m Young People for 7th 8th and high school youth. Family Christmas Party Thursday December 21 7 8 p m with Ovies a jolly visitor the Living Christmas Tree and carol service for all members.

West Concord Union Church Edwin B. Nylen Nina Lind Delmo Missouri

Trinity Church Epiphany Services and Events

Trinity Church Elm Street announces Holy Communion and morning prayers with Rev Bradford Hastings and organist Margaret Ridout. Guest preacher Carlyle Edwards appears for festival service and pageant. Evening events include women’s reading prayers, Carol sing along and box supper with scheduled dates December 19 and 20.

Trinity Church Episcopal Elm Street Bradford Hastings Margaret Ridout Carlyle Edwards

Maynard Methodist Church Christmas Programs Planned

The Maynard church outlines a busy schedule with morning worship at 11 featuring Waiting For His Coming. Sunday School at 10 led by Rev. Robert K Jones Jr with departments led by Kenneth Meister and Bonnie Lee Smith. jule youth fellowships, choir practices, and a December 23 Christmas party with a color film on the birth of Christ.

Methodist Church Robert K Jones, Jr Philip Goldthwaite Victor Salloway Robert K. Jones, Jr Kenneth Meister Bonnie Lee Smith Methodist Youth Fellowship Sudbury Maynard Methodist Notes Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship Chris Christ Methodist Ch Robert Jones, Jr Kenneth Murtry Bogle Hawes Sudbury Methodist i

Christmas schedule at St John’s Evangelical Lutheran

The St John’s Evangelical Lutheran church lists a Finnish morning service at 9, Sunday school at 10, English service at 11, and a 7 30 pm choir Christmas program. A Ladies’ Aid party is set for Tuesday at 7 30 pm at 11 Demars Street with Mrs Helen Keto host. A Choir Christmas party closes the week on Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the vestry.

Ladies’ Aid Helen Keto Demars Street

St. David Cowell Rector Gants and Hird Service Notes

The text lists St David Cowell Rector Carlton and Gants and Mr John Hird. It details Sunday services including Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sundays 8:00 a.m. Church School at 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon at 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion on the fourth Sundays.

ST. A David Cowell Carlton Gants John Hird

St Bridget's Church notice lists services and classes

Rev D Edward O Bryan and Rev William Carter lead daily Masses at 7 am. Confessions Saturday 3 5 and 7 8 30 pm. Sunday Masses at 7 9 00 in upper church 9 00, 10 15, 11 30 in lower church. Lake Boone chapel Mass Sunday 10 30. Benediction 6 30 Sunday eve. No vena Miraculous Medal Novena Wednesday 7 30. Senior high class Wednesday 8 00. Junior high class Wednesday 11 00.

ST. Bridgets Maynard Edward O'Bryan William Carter John

Union Congregational Service Schedule Notice

Rev. Robert Burt, pastor, presides at 9:30 Sunday school for primary junior and senior departments 10:45 morning worship Sunday school for beginners 3:30 Junior Pilgrim Fellowship and 7:30 Christmas Cantata announced by church circles.

Union Congregational Church Robert Burt Pilgrim Fellowship

Finnish EV Mission Service and Memorial Observance

Rev Eiic Hamalainen leads a memorial and midweek devotional service for Eric Wattu on December 14. Mr and Mrs Eric Wattu Sr sponsor the coffee table. Sunday December 17 features Sunday school at 9 30 and a morning service at 11.

EV. Mission Congregational Church Eiic Hamalainen Eric Wattu

Christmas services and events at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church

Mt Calvary Lutheran Church announces Sunday worship December 17 with Sunday school at 1 p m and Divine Service at 2 p m. On Monday December 18 the Luther League Christmas party starts at 8 p m at the Hast ings street church. Members are asked to bring small gifts.

Jonathan Aho Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Hastings Street Stow Luther League

Sudbury Memorial Congregation Christmas Services

Sudbury Memorial Congregation South Sudbury holds 9:30 a m and 11:00 a m Sunday services with Rev John Dixon Co delivering the Christmas sermon Mr Copp leads the 7:00 p m Young People session. Local notice lists service times and speakers.

South Sudbury John Dixon Co Copp

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