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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
4
Early 1950 census plans face delays and a briefing notes a potential rise in population. Officials suggest estimates may show a marked increase by October, with figures shaping economic and social projections. The report also casually mentions unrelated oddities like a stray pup, a snake removal, and weather extremes.
Concord reports the Emerson Hospital Aid Society held a Christmas party for staff in the Nurses Home. Dr James Hitchcock played Santa, Rothwell N MacRae provided motion pictures, and Mrs Athrop Carter led the planning. après-party cleanup by committee spouses wrapped up the festive event.
Concord Rosa Rotary Club wrapped the old year with a noon meeting at Howard Johnsons led by President George E. Erickson. The club posted 94.55 percent attendance for the past month, topped its division, and its Christmas collection of 41 dollars funded needy families. Makeups logged at Maynard Amherst Groton Bermuda and more.
Concord Enterprise announces a new Scout feature series beginning next week with photos by Keith Martin. The features aim to boost Boy Scout recruitment in the Concord Lincoln Carlisle district ahead of the 39th Boy Scout anniversary and will cover each unit in the district. Scouters Scouts and families are urged to watch for the features.
The article profiles Miss Snow, Emerson Hospital's administrator, noting the shift from bookkeeper to executive in hospital management. It highlights her duties across 12 departments, personnel leadership, social work, and professional credentials including membership in the American College of Hospital Administrators. Her two and a half years at Emerson are praised for loyalty and efficiency.
Concord residents attended the Grand Lodge of Masons installation of officers in Boston Monday night. Roger Keith of Brockton was noted among attendees.
Walden Royal Arch Chapter met at the Masonic Temple in Concord on Monday evening with Edgar LaForest Robbins presiding as high priest. Edgar A. Rohan directed degree work with several past high priests assisting. the group enjoyed Christmas music, a tree, and gift distribution followed by refreshments.
Mrs Ra Rawcliffe of Newport Vermont announces the engagement of their daughter Ruth Rawcliffe to Richard Kurtz son of Mr and Mrs John B Kurtz of Lexington Road Concord. Miss Rawcliffe is a senior at Jackson College. Mr Kurtz served two years with the U S Army Air Force in the Pacific and will graduate from Tufts College next June.
Concord resident John C. Dunn of 111 Main Street is one of 32 Boston University seniors selected for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Dunn, a Concord High School alumnus, has been active in campus activities and in local Republican circles.
Concord announces the engagement of Miss Sally Noble Saville of Rockport daughter of Mrs Foster H Saville to Wilbur Allen Sheldon son of Mrs Olive Sheldon of Wilmington. Sheldon is a Boston University student. No wedding date yet.
In Concord Massachusetts on December 27 1948 Russel F Parsons Sr post commander thanks Norman Scherer and Country Store for 150 boxes of candy meant for Mansfield Post A L and Veterans Hospital patients. Candy shared with Bedford Murphy and Cushing General Hospitals to brighten hospitalized veterans.
Pastor Gunnar A Gunderson leads the New Year Festival for the Missionary Society and Rebecca Sewing Circle at Concord Evangelical Free Church. The program includes a social in the lower auditorium and Christ celebration following the service.
On Sunday January 2 a sermon is planned at 10 45 in the morning with Mina Ter preaching the service details note morning sermon and time for churchgoers seeking guidance or reflection.
Mrs. Sydney Beggs of Lincoln advisor to the National Infantile Paralysis Foundation attended a Boston hotel banquet last week and sat at the head table. A Concord figure she plans to join the March of Dimes drive starting January 14.
News notes several Friday night gatherings in Concord and West Concord to usher in 1949. John Hanley, son of Mrs. Helga Hanley, has Navy service at Great Lakes Illinois and will be sent overseas. Pie John Barry Jr., son of Mr and Mrs John Barry, recently visiting his parents from the U S Army.
The Congregational Church of Christ led by Rev Marvin L. Derby at 27 Great Road Bedford lists Mrs Leila B Blake as organist at 52 Great Road. Sunday school starts at 9 40 a m with morning service at 10 00 a m and fellowship at 6 pm.
Rev. Alfred Stiernotte serves as interim pastor with Mrs Adelaide Newcomb as organist at the church on Old Billerica Road Bedford. Sunday school begins at 10:00 followed by morning service at 11:00.
Parish announces Masses on Sundays at 7 and 9.30 with organists Mrs. Kerns and Mrs. Walter. Additional events include Tuesday evenings at 7.30. Rev. Mexeder J presides. Keerthy Mrs. John assists.
The text lists St Bernard Church with Rev Michael J Ke as pastor and Rev Moe Mor Morley as curate, Manuel Pult organist, and a 7 o'clock mass with 8:15 children’s mass. An evening service honors St Jude is planned Tuesday at 7:30, with references to downstairs church spaces.
Sunday morning worship at 9:30 features organist performance and a sermon by Mr Welace. Nursery care will be available during Sunday school, held at the same time.
Rev Binafora Hastings leads Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 9 15 a m. Holiday breakfast for students precedes a movie and Oslo Youth Conference. New Year's Eve service and sermon for the parishfamily arrangements note children's care. Evening auction box planned as first of four adult education discussion evenings.
Rev Edward P Danis hosts morning service at 11 on Sunday January 2 with organist Miss June and choir. Communion service at noon follows sermon Your Great Cause. Daniels host at home 28 Walden Street January 1 4 30 to 7 PM. King’s Daughters meet vestry January 4 at 2 PM.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord offers Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday School at 10 45 and a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 45. Reading Room hours are 11 am to 4 pm on weekdays. A nursery is provided for young children whose parents attend services. The lesson sermon for Sunday January 2 centers on God and His way being perfect with cited Bible passages and Mary Baker Eddy writings.
Pastor Rev Eino J Hamalainen leads devotionals December 30 at 7 30 p m with post meeting coffee On December 31 watch night service at 9 p m with refreshments January 2 Sunday School at 10 a m English service at 11 a m guest soloist Mrs Ellen Haapala Tuesday January 4 Couples Club meets at 7 30 p m at the Hamalainen home
Rev. F. S. Miaskiewicz announces masses for Casimir's Church. New Year day masses at 9 and 11, Sunday masses at 9 and 11, weekday masses at 8 with Wednesday at 7 30. Religious instruction for high school students at 8 and for junior high at 11 Wednesday.
Rev. Harry E. Goll rector and Edward M Green student assistant present Sunday service at 9 15 am with church school at 10 45 am morning prayer and sermon. Monday 7 30 pm the annual Xmas party for Sabra League members and guests.
The Union Congregational Church in Maynard Massachusetts announces Rev. Robert E. Burt as minister with services on Sunday January 2. Morning Worship at 10 45 with a sermon by Rev Burt. Sunday School sessions run 9 15 for Senior Department 9 30 for Junior and Primary and Sundays at 9 15 for Beginners.
Concord couple Mr. and Mrs. Ard J. Palmer of 48 Huk Street observe their ninth anniversary today. They were married at St. Bernard's Church in 1939 by the late Rev. George F. Mulcahy. Mrs. Palmer was formerly Ellen Blanchard of Concord. they have several children.
St Michael's Church Bedford lists Masses at 8:00, 9:15, and 11:15 a.m. Benediction after the 9:15 mass. Sunday school after benediction. Novena on Wednesday evening. Rev William E Kerrigan, pastor. Organist Mrs Wim E Brennan. Residence 154 Great Rd Bedford.
The Middlesex County 4-H club leaders group will hold a meeting Monday night January 3 at 7 30 in the Civic League Building Framingham. The program is captioned Making the Most of 4-H Clubs.
A Concord resident returns from a weekend holiday trip to Fall River spent with Mrs Pai. The brief item notes travel and companionship with no further details.
A brief hopeful note emphasizes daily light and divine direction. It credits Hope Toppen and speaks of faith guiding everyday life with positive, reassuring language.
Rev Ralph Ernest Bayes and Rev John Dixon Copp lead services at Sudbury Memorial Congregational Church. Sunday School at 9:39, classes for children, morning worship at 10, sermon by Dr Bayes, choir in attendance, Christian Endeavor at 6 4 m. All young people invited.
Sudbar Rev William F Reilly lists Mass times for St Ann's Wayland parish on the Boston Post Road. Sunday Masses at 7 30 and 1 00 am Holyday Masses at 6 39 and 9 00 am Daily Mass at 7 30 am First Friday Mass at 7 30 am.
Rectory announces Sunday January 2 at 10 am service at St Elizabeth’s AlSi Sudbury led by Rev Dr William J Wolf with Communion sermon. Church School at 10 am.
Henry E. Leech leads Sunday morning worship at 9 30 with the Sacrament of the Supper observed. Sunday School follows at 10 45 and Youth Fellowship begins at 7. Mrs C G Burland leads the W S C S meeting. Proud notices indicate a Thursday gathering at 6 p m.
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