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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1947

Page

5

Trees in Streets of New England Civic Pride and Plans

An article emphasizes trees as civic assets in New England cities and towns, warning against harmful slanting or removal. It discusses a New York plan to adorn streets with slanted trees and contrasts it with the enduring beauty and value of mature elms and maples in the region. It notes trees help preserve scenery and civic spirit amidst modernization.

New England Nawaéfigiand Wes Gretion New York

Christmas Held Twice Yearly in Rodanthe NC Village

The fishing village of Rodanthe North Carolina marks two Christmases each year. Santa visits on Christmas Eve then again for Old Christmas on January 5. A local ogre named Old Buck accompanies Santa for bad children.

Rodanthe N. C Santa Claus North Carolina Santa Rodantheans Bethlehem

Abbreviation Xmas Origin Sparks Debate in Greek Roots

Discussion concerns the shortened form Xm as a Christmas abbreviation with Greek origin. Proponents cite the letter X representing Christ and its cruciform shape, while critics argue it’s inappropriate. notes mention its use in early Christian symbolics and church contexts.

Uodi Christ Chris Tens

Poinsettia Origin and Christmas Ornament Use

The poinsettia lacks an ancient Christmas legend and its festive symbolism is recent. In Spain it is called flora de noche buena and is tied to Christmas sentiment. Its bright red flames and star shape make it a popular indoor decoration during the season.

Spain

Legends of Holly and Christmas Superstitions

Legends link holly to Christmas with thorn crown symbolism and white berries turning red after crucifixion. A household first to bring holly inside supposedly rules the year, while old beliefs cast holly as hateful to witches and used on doors to ward off evil spirits.

Tno Te Ous

Sudbury High School Christmas Program and Senior Play

Sudbury High prepares a Christmas program at the Town hall on December 23 with Grade I to VI performances from carols, Bible verses, tableaux, and nativity scenes. Also rehearsals for the senior play Drums of Death proceed for a December 19 8 p.m. premiere to raise funds for graduation events under Miss Ruth M. Kuusela and Mrs. Janet Bogie. tickets go on sale Friday.

Town Hall Cratchett Herald Angels St. Luke Joseph Mary Child Little Town of Bethlehem Manger Suebury Sudbury High Ruth M. Kuusela Janet Bogie

Baby's Training Food Health and Development

A parent guide on infant care highlights common avoidances in early learning. It outlines practical tips for feeding training and health while warning against frequent missteps from relatives and peers.

Baby's

Reduce Christmas Hazards With Care

Fire Protection institute advises precautions to prevent home Christmas accidents. Use flame proof spray on wreaths and pine decorations, choose flame proof labeled tree trimmings, inspect lights for frayed wires or loose sockets, never leave lights burning unattended, avoid wrapping gifts near open flames, and promptly dispose of paper and inflammable wrappings.

Fire Protection Institute

Baby sleep rules and tips from experts

The text outlines guidance on infant sleep habits and growth, warning against common mistakes. It references doctors and child experts and mentions avoiding poor routines to help parents and caregivers. It includes scattered phrases about showing a baby to others and mislaid money notes.

Bedford Church of Christ Schedule and Christmas Party

Rev William E Mack pastor Leila M Blake organist choir rehearsal Friday evening Sunday school 940 am morning service 1100 am worship fellowship 630 pm candlelight 745 pm bring a can of food Christmas party Wednesday evening

Church OF Christ William E. Mack Leila M. Blake eAeis

Sunday Services at First Parish Eeterarian

Rev W G Sechrist leads morning service at 11 00 with Sunday School at 10 00 conducted by Pastor John Cummiss Religious Director in the parish schedule.

First Parish Eeterarian John Cummiss

St Michael's Church Service Times

Rev William Kerrigan leads St Michael's Catholic Church with Pastor William Brennan and organist. Services scheduled for 7:00 9:15 and 11:15 pm. Sunday school to follow the 9:15 mass.

ST. Michael's Church Catholic William Kerrigan William Brennan

Decorate Building by Ac ton Garden Club Members

Members of the Acton Garden Club traveled to Bedford on Wednesday morning to decorate the main building. Names listed include Mrs. Maete Pawis, Mrs. Albert Jenks, Rubbie Jug gins, Mrs. Harry Fannon, Mrs. Benjamin King, Mrs. Edward Bur saw, Mrs. Allen Christofferson, Mrs. Carl Christofferson, Mrs. Dewey Een, Mrs. John Creighton, Mrs. William Chi man, Mrs. Raymond Hatch, Joseph Hawthorne, Mrs. Harvey Crosby, Mrs. Theodore Hey liger, and Mrs. John Pettinge.

Acton Acton Garden Club Bedford Maete Pawis Albert Jenks Rubbie Juggins Harry Fannon Benjamin King Edward Bursaw Allen Christofferson Carl. Christofferson Dewey John Creighton William Chiman Raymond Hatch Joseph Hawthorne Harvey Crosby Theodore Heyliger John Pettinge

Opportunity Lost in Albany Trial Turns Violent

Albany report shows B C Gardner, a senior at the University of Georgia Law School, appointed as attorney. Court notes several prisoners unable to hire counsel and indicates defendants took matters into their own hands by sawing out a jail window or door.

jAlbany B. C. Gardner University of Cere Law

Concord First Church of Christ Scientist Service Details

Concord First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord lists Sunday services at 10 45 a m Sunday school and Wednesday testimonials at 7 45 p m Reading Room hours 11 a m to 4 p m except holidays Nursery provided for young children Reading Room is at 24 Main Street Milldam The Sunday Lesson Sermon for December 21 is The Universe Including Man Evolved By Atomic Force with references to the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

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

Ammunition Tonnage Duty Imposed in Colonial North Carolina

In colonial North Carolina ammunition was scarce and every vessel not state owned faced a tonnage duty on gunpowder and flints, reflecting the era's logistical pressures and colonial trade policies.

North Carolina

Maynard Methodist Church Ye Christmas Services

Christmas Sunday December 21 features morning worship at 11 with a choir program and a Christmas message by Pastor Leech. Candlelighting at 7 includes choir music solo by W Flint and a message by Leech. Youth Fellowship sponsors the service. public invited. December 23 at 6 30 p m Sunday school Christmas concert and party with children’s observances.

W. Flint Leech

Christmas Pageant Day at St George's Church

St George's Church Maynard dedicates a Church School Day on December 21 with a 10 45 a m service featuring the Junior Choir and student readers led by William Soar and Henry D Childs. An afternoon pageant directed by Mildred Woodhead runs at 4 pm followed by a parish hall Christmas party with Santa Claus and refreshments.

Maynard St. George’s Church William Soarhead Henry D. Childs Donald Farewell Alfred Beland Ernest Beland Mildred Woodhead Mary Elizabeth Duckworth Joseph William Soar Gabriel Frances ‘Cuttell Zacharias Virginia Barnes Angel Jessie. Toohey The Wisemen Carolyn Cuttell Elizabeth Musgrave Daniel Woodhead Shepherds Heavenly Helen’ Stokes Henry Childs Santa Claus

Mt Calvary Lutheran Church Christmas Activities

Rehearsal for the children’s Christmas program Saturday at 2 30 p m at K R home Sunday school at 10 00 a m at K R home no regular service this Sunday Wednesday Christmas program at K R home River street starting 7 00 p m Finnish service at 10 00 p m

MT. Calvary Lutheran Church J.an Sippola K. R River Street

Christmas Worship and Sunday School at Sudbury Parish

Pastor Henry E. Leech leads a Christmas Sunday service on December 21 at 9 30 a.m. with choir music and a sermon. Leroy Hawes directs Sunday school at 10 45 a.m. followed by a Christmas concert and free party at 7 p.m. The entire parish is invited.

Methodist Church Henry E. Leech Leroy Hawes

Memorial Congregational Church Service Notice

The Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with classes for children. Morning worship at 10 45 featuring a sermon by Dr Bayes and Christmas music by combined choirs. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. An invitation is extended to all young people in the community.

Saint Ann's Parish Mass Schedule in Wayland Sudbury

Sunday Masses listed at 7 30, 9 and 1 am. Holyday Masses at 6 30, 8 and 1 am. Daily Mass at 7 30 am. First Friday Mass at 7 30 am.

St Elizabeth Episcopal Mission Services

The St Elizabeth Episcopal Mission invites all to morning prayer at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday followed by Church School at 10:00 a.m. Communion is held on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome.

ST. Elizabeth Episcopal Mission William ‘Welf

Does It Twice on Wayne Ind Peter An Kis 42

Police arrested Kis after he fled an accident scene in Wayne Indiana. He was seen returning to a truck a few minutes later and taken into custody.

Wayne Peter An- Kis

Finnish Evangelical Mission at Hamalainen Church Holiday Schedule

Rev Eino J Hamalainen to lead midweek service December 18 at 7 30 pm with coffee sponsored by Mrs Ida Pekkala. C E meeting Sunday December 21 at 9 am Sunday school 10 am evening worship 7 30 pm. Christmas Eve midnight service with program and message. Children’s Christmas tree party December 25 at 6 pm followed by coffee hosted by Mr and Mrs Katie Holt. Annual church meeting December 27 at 7 30 pm.

EV. Mission Congregational Church Eino J. Hamalainen Ida. Pekkala C. E Katie Holt

St Casimir’s Church Maynard Pastor Miaskiewicz Masses

Sunday masses are at 9 and 11 with weekday masses at 8 am except Wednesday when 7 30 am mass is said. Religious instruction for high school students at 8 am Wednesday and 11 am for junior high. A requiem for Lieut. Lavowicz who died in France invasion this Saturday at 9. Midnight mass on Christmas Eve and masses at regular hours on Christmas Day.

Vincent Labowicz France

Christmas Services At St John’s Lutheran Church

St John s Ev Lutheran Rev Eino Vehanen pastor announces worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 45 a m reception for the pastor and family at 7 p m on Sunday. Choir practice on Wednesday December 17. Christmas Eve service at 11 p m and Christmas Day service at 6 a m with children’s program at 6 p m.

Eino Vehanen Pastor Vehanen Aim

Christmas Day Service and Church Activities Outline

Union Congregational plans a Christmas Sunday with organ preludes readings carols and a 10 45 morning worship. The church school meets 9 30 and 10 30 with a White Gift Candlelight service at 5 o clock and a Christmas party on December 23. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday evening at 7 00.

Congregational Church Herald Angels Judea Norman C. MacLean Pilgrim , Fellowship

Christmas Week at Maynard Episcopal Church Notice

Rev Harry E Goll rector Edward M Green student assistant announces church school sessions canceled at 9 15 am worship with regular congregation at 10 45 am Christmas pageant at 4 00 pm then parish hall party Christmas Eve 1130 celebration of the Holy Communion celebrant and preacher Very Rev Charles L Taylor dean of the Episcopal Theological School

ST. George's Church Maynard Massachusetts Harry E. Goll Edward M. Green Charles *L. Taylor Episcopal ‘Theological ‘School

Christmas Services at Trinity Church and First Parish

Trinity Episcopal Church posts a December schedule with Holy Communion at 10 a.m., Christmas Pageants and Services through 5 p.m., and a Christmas sermon. First Parish Unitarian notes Christmas Sunday events including a Kodachrome travel talk by Stuart Ww, carols, and a Christmas Eve service at 8 p.m.

Christmas Masses and Events at St. eee Church

Rev Michael J Burke and Rev Edward F Gillis lead Masses on Sunday December 21 at 8:18 and 10:30. A children's Christmas party follows the 8:15 mass in church. Eve midnight mass and special services noted in fragment.

Evangelical Free Church Christmas Sunday Schedule

The Evangelical Free Church sets Sunday School at 10 45 a m and a Gospel service at 730 p m on Sunday December 21 with a church wide gathering to celebrate the season.

Wallace to Preach at Trinitarian Congregational Church

Reverend John E. Wallace will lead Sunday services at the Trinitarian Congregational Church on November 21. Church classes begin at 9 30 a m with George Taft supervising. Morning worship follows at 11 00 a m with a nursery provided.

Trinitarian Congregational John.e. Wallace George Taft Wallace

Concord Union Church Service Schedule

Sunday activities list for Concord Union Church includes Church School at 9:39 a.m. with departments meeting at 10:45 for morning worship led by Rev. Earl K Sweatland on "The G Service" with special choir music. Vesper Service at 3 p.m. by Deaconess. evening carol singing at 7 p.m. with the People's Society.

ST CONCORD __ UNION CHURCH Earl K. Sweatland Howard Nutting Parker Carol Singing People’s Society

Stow Union Evangelical Rites and Victory Bonds Mentioned

A note references Stow Union Evangelical with names Rey and James Wey Miller and an event at 9:30 a.m. May day service. The item also mentions victory bonds and an endeavor in the afternoon.

Union Evangelical Oe Rey James Wey Miller Endeavor

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