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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1954
Page
6
The Concord High School music department invites the public to a Monday evening choral concert at Wells A Hall Auditorium featuring 185 voices directed by Charles K. Yeremian. The program includes traditional carols and oratorio selections with soloists and reader participants.
Bedford speaker Rev. Robert Maillou superior of Marist College Bedford spoke at St. Michael's Church Holy Name Society on All Out For God. Sunday mass was followed by Holy Communion. New officers were installed at night by Rev. Kerrigan.
The Couples Club of St. Michael's Church Bedford will hold a Christmas party in the American Legion Hall on Saturday night December 18. Committee chairs include Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Gallant, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDonald, and Mr. and Mrs. John F. Linehan. Dancing and refreshments follow the brief business session.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts District Court orders Barbara J. Raymond to answer the claim of Jacob and Helen Janericco for 200 dollars due from October 1953. Defendant is out of the state with no known residence. notice to be published in Maynard Enterprise and sent by registered mail. Hearing set for January 15, 1955. Clerk: Bert S. F. Rhodes.
Concord reports no church school session at First Parish with students attending the morning service. Nursery care available at 10 50 am. Morning worship at 11 with a building fund announcement about fire damage. Christmas collection for parish needs. Anthem by Vaughan Williams followed by a sermon titled How Precious This Is.
Concord Christmas Sunday at Trinitarian Congregational Church features an 11 am service with an augmented choir performing A Star Was His Cradle There Came A Star Out Of Jacob And The Glory Of The Lord The Messiah The Dresden Amen Nunc Dimittis Sermon Journey To Bethlehem to be given by Mr Barber Advent candle of faith lit by Winthrop Puffer Jr Tufts College junior and local Congregational Church member He also plays varsity track and leads Congregational Club The church school Christmas pageant at 4 pm includes white gifts to Fernald School Nativity Pageant and candlelight service set for December 24 at 7 30 pm with senior high girls choir debut.
A faith excerpt explains that all things work for good for those who love God and follow His commandments. It highlights obedience, guidance, trust in God’s will, and that adversity serves our ultimate good.
Acton holds Sunday worship at 8 00 p m in the home of Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman 489 Main St Acton Center with Clerk Winifred Barrett contact Acton 3 4360 for details
Sunday December 19 features Christmastide at Center Church with 9 30 church school and 10 45 morning worship. A 5 30 Christmas Family Supper precedes the 7 00 Christmas Pageant The Adoration of the Kings and Shepherds. Pageant committee and choir details are noted with invitations to the Acton community for a Christmas Eve service.
The Sudbury Methodist Church announces baptisms by appointment and a morning service at 9 30 with the birth of Jesus sermon. Sunday School sessions at 10 45 and Christmas party at 4 00. Youth fellowship events include a 7 00 program at Maynard Church and a choir party on December 22 with a Christmas Eve service on December 24.
The lesson links Psalms praise to the Christmas season and explains Jesus as both divine and human. Joseph is guided to name the Child Jesus, meaning Saviour, fulfilling the divine purpose to save people from sin and elevate worship of the Saviour above seasonal trappings.
The First Parish Unitarian will hold a Christmas Sunday service at 9 AM led by Rev. Madunder acnathians D.D. with a 9 AM Sunday School and a 4 45 PM special organ prelude followed by a 5 PM children's service presenting the Christmas Story in Scripture and tableau.
The Episcopal Trinity Church on Elm Street lists services with Rev Wm H Clark as rector. Worship times include 8 a m Holy Communion 9 15 a m Morning prayer and sermon 11 a m Morning Prayer and no church Sunday School 5 p m Church School Christmas pageant with Mrs Margaret Ridout as organist.
St Bernard's Church lists Rev John A York as pastor with Rev Edmund M Higgins and Rev James H Connolly as curates and Miss Esther Costello as organist. Sunday masses are at 7 8 30 10 and 11 30 with midnight mass on Christmas Eve.
The church announces Sunday Masses at 7 8 30 10 15 and 11 30 oclock with midnight mass on Christmas Eve December 24 led by Rev Lewis F Kearn pastor and Miss Helene Vonahue organist.
Reverend Ernest Bodenweber Jr announces a Christmas Sunday program with 9:30 Sunday School 11 morning service featuring special combined choir music at Bethlehem Church. Evening Pilgrim Fellowship 7 15 and Bible Study 8 conclude the day.
The Bedford church at 27 Great Road and Mrs Letia W Blake at 52 Great Road list a Sunday school at 9 30 and a Sunday worship service at 10 45 with the minister delivering the sermon.
Reverend David C. Pohl ministers the morning worship with sermon and special music. Pastor Mrs Adelaide Newcomb plays organ as Sunday school gathers at 9 45 and service follows at 11 o clock.
The Catholic St Michaels Church lists Rev. William Kerrigan as pastor at 154 Great Ron Bedford. Mrs John Fitzgerald and Bernard Flannery serve as organists. Masses are at 7 30, 8 30, 10 30 and 11 36 a m with Benediction after the 8 30 mass.
Rev Robert H Barber pastor. Whittredge Clark organist. Junior Choir rehearsal at 9 am. Church School 9:30 for grades 3-8 with Superintendent Mrs Ralph Hemenway. Nursery through grade 3 church school at 11 am. Morning worship at 11 am with sermon Journey to Bethlehem.
Stow First Parish Church Unitarian lists Paul E Killinger minister John Miner superintendent Miss Marjorie Warren organist church school 9 45 and 11 morning worship 11 coffee hour first Sunday 10 30. Union Evangelical Church Rev Clyde W Robbins pastor Sunday School 9 30 morning worship 10 45 Christmas service 7 p m prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m.
About 80 children attended the West Acton Woman's Club Christmas gathering with mothers present. The Toy Cupboard Theatre Lancaster staged marionettes featuring Peter Rabbit. Members donated gifts for distribution to needy children through the Legionaires, and refreshments followed.
The Rev Rollin J Fairbanks minister in charge and Assistant John Sandford announce Christmas services at St Elizabeths Church Episcopal Theological School. On Sunday December 19 morning prayer sermon Sunday School at 10 A M and 7 30 P M chapel Christmas Pageant by Young Peoples Fellowship directed by John Sanford. Christmas Eve December 24 at 11 45 P M carol singing and 11 30 P M Holy Communion at the chapel.
Rev Daniel F Riordan pastor and Betty Saganich organist coordinate worship at Sunday masses 7 30 9 and 11 30 oclock with daily mass at 7 oclock choir director Mrs Ruth Kennedy leads the choir at the West Acton parish events.
Reverend Hyland Richmond, pastor, leads church activities with Bible school at 10 15 a m for all ages followed by morning worship at 11 15 a m and evening gospel service at 7 30 p m A midweek prayer and Bible study session is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
The First Parish in Concord invites for 11 a.m. services on Lexington Road with Rev. Edward P. Daniels delivering a sermon on the subject How Precious This Is. Philip W. Trumbull serves as organist for the morning worship.
Morning worship at 11 am with Rev Edwin B Nylen preaching. Christmas Family Worship Service to follow. Senior choir rehearsal on Wednesday at 7 45 p m led by Mrs Nina Lind organist.
The Carlisle Unitarian Religious Society lists Rev Brandod Lovely as pastor and Mrs Mark D Elliot R W McFarland as choir director with Donald Lapham as organizer. Sunday services at 9 30 and 10 45 a m. Congregational service with Rev Robert Dempsey and Mrs ee A Lee at 10 45 a m with guest preacher and an evening service at 7 pm.
The West Acton Baptist Church invites worshipers to a Christmas program with 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 45 a m morning worship sermon Unto You is Born a Saviour and a 7 30 p m Candlelight Carol Service Nursery for preschoolers and a 12 00 noon High School Class A 30 minute film The Greatest Gift will be shown in the sanctuary on Friday December 17 at 7 p m Parents urged to attend with children.
West Concord residents Officer and Mrs. John W. Fish of 218 Commonwealth Avenue celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary today. The pair are prominent in local affairs and well known in the community.
The First Parish Unitarian Church will hold a church school Christmas service and play at the meeting house Sunday at 4 PM. The annual Christmas party follows in the Scout House on Walden Street. An additional Christmas Eve service is scheduled for Friday December 24 at 9 PM.
Foresters in Louisiana describe a method where a steel band around a pine trunk simulates danger. The trees respond by producing many cones, which are later used for planting once the band is removed. The lesson offered is a caution about hard times prompting effort.
Church on Main and Central Streets announces Sunday worship at 10 45 a m. Sunday School also at 10 45 a m with High School at 9 45 a m led by Minister James D Hunt.
The militia adopted the name National Guard to honor Marquis de Lafayette and the French Garde Nationale chief, marking a shift to reflect the American military heritage and transatlantic ties.
A dated tip warns that night driving raises accident risk with over half of deaths in night crashes per the Massachusetts AAA division. The message notes Safe Driving Day on December 15.
Sunday services at 10 45 including Sunday school. Reading Room at 24 Main Street Milldam open 10 am to 5 pm weekdays, extended evenings. Wednesday 8 pm testimonial, Friday 9 pm. Nursery provided. Lesson sermon topic is Is the Universe including Man evolved by Atomic Force. Readings emphasize dominion over materialism and divine Mind in Bible and Science and Health.
New York based report suggests hollowing the center of a round shredded wheat biscuit to form a crisp shell for serving creamed foods. The method is described as inexpensive and tasty.
The Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church on Prospect Street in Maynard, led by Very Rev. Stephen Lyashevsky, will celebrate Devine Liturgy at 10 am on October 17. The parish announces a fall dinner at the parish hall immediately after the service, inviting all to attend.
Glendale Street Rev C Thomas Kangas pastor announces a busy church week. The Women's Chorus rehearse Thursday 7:30 pm and Sunday services include 9:30 am confirmation class and 10:45 am worship with 2:00 pm Finnish service. A 6:00 pm Sunday School Christmas program centers on The Light of the World. Brotherhood meets Monday at Uno Hittanen’s home 19 Concord Street. Children and Men's choruses rehearse Tuesday and Friday 11 pm Christmas Eve worship features special music.
The Maynard Mass Union Congregational Church plans a 10 45 a m Sunday sermon and 11 00 a m diving worship with Sunday school at 10 00 am. Weekday masses confessions at 3 and 7 pm. Special music by the choir and a Christmas pageant scheduled for December 18 with youth fellowship and Santa party. Watchnight service December 31 at 11 30 pm.
The Sunday School of Rodolf Shalom Synagogue at 24 Acton Street invites all to a Chanukah Party next Sunday at 2 30 PM.
Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr leads a Christmas program with sermons anthems and organ pieces. Sunday School divisions meet with leaders including Mrs. Jones and Mr. Meister while youth groups plan parties and scout activities. A Webcor tape recorder was presented to the pastor at a recent party.
Rev Eino Hamalainen leads a Finnish evangelical mission with mid week devotionals at 7 30 p m on December 9. Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m on December 12. Friendship Club meets December 14 at the parsonage at 7 30 p m with refreshments provided.
Gleasondale Methodist Church led by Rev. Robert L. Hemmerla with James Laffin as organist offers Church School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. The National Education Association notes a more than 50 percent drop since 1950 in supply of potential teachers across science, industrial arts, mathematics, education, social studies, and agriculture.
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