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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1956

Page

6

Memorial Church Women To Meet In February Program

The Woman's Association of Memorial Congregational Church in Sudbury will meet February 9 at 2 p.m. with speakers Mrs Grace Hunt and Leslie Hall discussing Sudbury Past and Present. A 2 p.m. devotional by Mrs William Lowe precedes. Sewing starts at 10 a.m. Lunch follows, prepared by the luncheon committee. A guest tea will be hosted by Mrs Arthur E Fay. A special potluck supper was held last week for members unable to attend the afternoon meeting, with 43 attending and Bermuda pictures shown by Richard Eaton. An Executive Board meeting is set for today February 2 at 2 p.m.

Sudbury Woman's Association of Memorial Congregational Church Grace Hunt Leslie Hall Will'am Lowe Thomas Hutchby Arthur E. Fay Bermuda Richard Eaton

Monthly Meeting of Catholic Woman's Guild

The Catholic Woman's Guild of Acton will hold a devotion at St. Elizabeth of Hungary church at 7:45 p.m. followed by a Home Talent Night in the downstairs hall. Acting president Mrs. Wilbur Tolman will lead and Mrs. Imelda Morse will be hostess.

West Acton Acton Catholic Woman's Guild St. Elizabeth of Hungary Wilbur Tolman Imelda Morse

Laymen's League Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday

The Laymen's League will hold its next meeting and supper on Tuesday February 7 at 7 15 pm in the First Religious Society Unitarian dining room. President Fred E Bins presides with Lyle S Grant Merrill C Hobart Lawrence Donovan and Guy W Clark Richard B Bates Sr overseeing supper and entertainment respectively.

Carlisle

Visit Freedom House Meeting at Concord Church

The Senior High fellowship of the Trinitarian church of Concord will meet at 3 p m to visit Freedom House in Roxbury on Sunday February 5. A special inter faith and interracial program is planned with Mrs Philip Snowden co director of Freedom House speaking on the purpose and activities of Freedom House.

Concord Trinitarian Agregational Church of Concord Freedom House Roxbury Philip Snowden Akii

Acton World Day of Prayer Service Planned

The Acton community will observe World Day of Prayer on the first Friday of Lent February 17 at the Universalist Church South Acton. Coffee Hour begins at 10 00 a.m.

Acton Universalist South Acton

Bedford Sunday Services Set at 11 Oclock

Sunday services at the Church of Christ Congregational will now begin at 11 o clock with a communion service planned for next Sunday Rev Marvin L Derby serves as pastor and leads the congregation.

Bedford Church of Christ, Congregational Marvin L. Derby

Carlisle Scouts Gather and Exposition Set in Concord

Carlisle Boy Scouts of Troop 36 meet tonight at the brick schoolhouse. about 17 clubs will enter the exposition at the State Armory in Concord. Robert F. Mauder is scoutmaster and George Clark cubmaster. Sympathy to Dexter T. Smallman of Lowell Road for the death of his father Arthur A. Smallman. The 4-H strom novclub met at Ann Johnson home last week and she showed stamns. Cloverbuds met Monday with Eva Dutton leader in charge.

Boys Scouts Brick State Armory Concord Robert F.mauder George Clark Dexter T. Smalman Lowell Road Arthur A. Smallman Boston Scituate Ann Johnson Cloverbuds Eva Dutton

Association meeting on welfare of retarded children

A South Middlesex RS for Retarded Children, Inc. meeting on February 6 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of the Natick Federal Savings Bank at 47 Main Street Natick Mass. will feature a panel on provisions for the residents and the needs of parents.

South Middlesex RS For

Jesus Heals Ten Lepers Gratitude Promoted

Sermon notes recount Luke 17 11 19 on Jesus healing ten lepers as he traveled through Samaria and Galilee. Only the Samaritan returned to thank him, illustrating salvation through gratitude and faith in Christ. The sermon links leprosy as symbol of sin and calls for grateful worship for God’s mercies.

Robert A. Harper Jesus Lenow Luke Samaria Galilee Sepera Christ

Spaghetti Supper Sponsored By West Acton Guild

The Women's Guild of St. Elizabeth's Church hosts a spaghetti supper this Saturday February 11 with two seatings at 5:00 and 7:00 PM in the church hall. Public welcome. tickets are on sale. Committee members include Miss Mary Flaherty Mrs Betty Tol bees Nene and Mek mies Spetiynan.

West Acton Women’s Guild of St. Elizabeth's Church Mary Flaherty Betty Tol- Bees Nene Uae

Rev Dr Kellett Named Successor to Dr Peck

Reverend How ard P. Kellett, Protestant chaplain of Charlestown State Prison, named successor to Rev Dr Charles Russell Peck, longtime vicar of the historic North Church in Boston and former rector of Trinity Episcopal in Concord. Peck announced his resignation months ago.

Concord Charles Russell Peck Id North Church Boston Trinity Episcopal Church Howard P. Kellett Charlestown State Prison Kellett Norman Nashj Massachusetts ev.Péck

Evangelical Free Church Youth and Pioneer Girls Activities

The Evangelical Free Church youth fellowship meets Friday at Janet Anderson home for Missionary Night with Christie Anderson presenting a missionary biography. Pioneer Girls hold a sled party Saturday afternoon ending with refreshments at Mrs. Jean Hodgdon’s home. Women's Missionary Society hosts Rev. V Bergman on Thursday February 9 at 8 pm. Pioneer Girls gather Monday at 6 45 and Christian Service Brigade meets Tuesday at 7 pm.

Concord

Trinity Church Concord-A parish life conference reunion

Trinity Episcopal parish hosts a life conference reunion at the parish house on Monday February 6 at 8 o clock. A Women s Work Day follows on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with box lunch. Holy Communion is set for Thursday February 9 at 10 a.m. Acolytes supper on Friday February 10 at 6 p.m. and a TAG supper and party at 7 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Lyman Viles.

Concord Trinity Episcopal Church Haimanto Chakravarty India T.A.G Lyman ‘Viles

Union Church West Concord Pilgrim Fellowship Meetings

Junior high and senior high groups to meet Sunday at West Concord Union Church with sessions at 5 and 7 pm Youth activities scheduled Monday at 2 30 pm and the senior choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 45 pm.

West Concord Pilgrim Fellowship

E. Group Holds 75th Anniversary Program

Carlisle group of Christian Endeavor members will attend a 75th anniversary program at Park Street Church Boston with Rev Walter Lee Bailey of Winchester as guest speaker. Marilyn Dutton Sagamore Union president serves on the state committee. Martha White leads the local delegation. A second delegation will go to Portland Maine to honor the founder site with Dr Francis E Clark.

Carlisle Christian Endeavor Park Street Church Boston Walter Lee Bailey Winchester Marilyn Dutton Sagamore Union Martha White Portland Maine Francis E. Clark Miss Dutton

Carlisle Congregational Church Plans Christian Endeavor Sunday

Carlisle Congregational Church marks the 75th anniversary of Christian Endeavor with a morning service conducted by Vocal Christian Endeavor Society members led by Marilyn Dutton Martha White and Donald Booth. Edward Whitman reads scripture John Swanson leads prayer Evelyn Berg announces Deidre White handles offering Betty Philbrook gives benediction. All invited to 10 45 am service. A Houghton College Chorales concert filled the sanctuary last night with no service tonight and a work night at the parsonage.

Carlisle Christian Endeavor Carlisle Congregational Church Vocal Christian Endeavor Society Marilyn Dutton Sagamore Christian Endeavor Union Martha White Donald Booth Gordon College Patty Davis Edward Whitman John Swanson Evelyn Berg Deidre White Betty Philbrook Houghton College Chorales Houghton New York

St Elizabeth’s Notes West Acton Confessions at First Friday Mass

The church announces First Friday Mass of February at 7 PM with West Acton Confessions and notes Candlemas Day blessings at mass. Blessing of the throats occurs after the 7 PM mass and again at 3 30 PM and 7 30 PM. Saturday mass for Our Lady of Fatima is at 9 AM.

ST. Elizabeth’s Acton St. Elizabeth of Hungary St. Blaise

The First Parish in Lincoln Service Schedule

The Congregational and Unitarian church at Bedford Street Lincoln presents worship with Rev Charles Mervin Styron and Mrs Thomas W McGrath. Morning worship at 11 A M features organist and choir director. Sunday school 9 00 A M Pilgrim Fellowship at Parish House 7 P M.

Lincoln Congregational Bedford Street Lincoln, Center Charles Mervin Styron Thomas W. McGrath A.M

Romary Catholic Church Masses and Sunday School Schedule

St Joseph's Church on Lincoln Road presents Masses at 8 10 and 11 30 A M with Rev Walter F Donahue pastor and Mrs Ethel Davis organist and choir director Sunday School at 9 A M on Lincoln Road South Lincoln.

ST. Joseph’s C CH Romary Catholic Lincoln Road South Lincoln Walter F. Donahue Ethel Davis

St. Annes In The Field Episcopal Church Notice

A parish on Concord Road South Lincoln outlines service times led by Rev Morris Robinson with Morley Lush as organist. Holy Communion at 8 AM and 10 AM on Sundays, sermon first Sunday, morning prayer and sermon on other Sundays, and church school Sundays for Nursery through Grade 8.

Episcopal Concord Road South Lincoln Morris Robinson Morley Lush

Parish Workshop and Plays at Concord February Event

Concord Women's Parish Association schedules a vestry workshop on Monday from 10 30 a m to 2 p m with light lunch and coffee. The Junior Young People meet Sunday at 6 30 p m. Two officer plays with dessert precede performances by the WP A at 8 p m Friday February 16 at the vestry.

Concord Women’s Parish

King's Daughters Meet at First Parish Vestry

Concord event notes the King's Daughters will gather Tuesday February 7 at the First Parish vestry at 1 o'clock with Mrs. George Prescott and Mrs. Hess Wadsworth as hostesses.

Concord King’s. Daughters J O’cléck Geerge Prescott Wil- Hess Wadsworth

Columbo Seeks Antique Pistol In September Incident

A Sept 2 incident involves Columbo examining an antique pistol, with reports noting it was in the process of being looked at as it exploded.

Columbo

Peace of mind through loving God and inner grace

The text declares that true wealth lies in peace of soul and mind gained by loving God with all one's heart and receiving His love. Worldly riches are deemed worthless without this inner grace.

God Dhue

West Acton St Elizabeth Parish Service Notes

Parish details list Rev Daniel F Riordan pastor Ketty Sagenieh organist church duties Kennedy director. Sunday masses at 7 30 and 9 30. Daily mass times noted with church clock times unclear in fragments.

ST. Elizabeth of Hungary Daniel F. Riordan Ketty Sagenieh Tut. Kennedy

West Acton Baptist Church Sunday Services and Film Showing

West Acton Baptist Church invites all to worship and study led by Rev Ronald H Nobias organist Mrs Allan Comer choir director Waldo Williams church school superintendent Edward Bailey Activities include church school morning worship with nursery care and youth fellowship adult mission study group A sound film Song of the Shining Mountain will be shown during Sunday activities all are welcome

West Acton

Acton Social Meeting Notice at 489 Main St

Society meeting announced for Sunday at 8 00 p m at the home of Pomel and Ensibeth Seared man Acton Center. Clerk Winifred Barrett phone 3 4860 will preside Notices: Attendees urged to attend and bring relevant materials.

Caurc Due Motice Society OF Meeting Pomel and Ensibeth Searedman Main St Acton Center Winifred Barrett Acton

Evangelical Congregation Church Notice

February 5 service times listed with 9 30 church school grade 5 to senior high 10 45 church school nursery to grade 4 morning worship sermon Moth and Rust A Study of the Tenth Commandment by Mr Grimshaw 7 00 junior pilgrim fellowship senior pilgrim fellowship

Evangelical Congregation Fale

Congregations Ring In Worship with Rev Derby Sermon

Readings highlight Sunday worship led by Pastor Reverend Marvin L Derby at 10 45 with Sunday school at 9 30 and organ music by Constance Terry. Sermon titled Great Read stresses faith and community values.

Marvin L. Derby Rae Constance Terry

First Fahisa Unitarian Church Service Details

Sunday service conducted by Rev David G Pohl with organist Adelaide Newcomb and 9 45 Sunday school. Morning sermon music and church notices follow. Minor errors mention Rev Harold McDermott Rev Arthur Flynn and organist Flannery. Masses listed 7 8 10 and 12. Episcopal Mission at Legion Hall Great Road hosts Sundays at 10 30 am.

Fahisa Unitarian Church David G. Pohl Mra Adelaide Néwccomb Harold McDermot Arthur Flynn John Fitzgerald Flannery Aera Sct NEW Episcopal Mission Legion Hall, Great

First Parish Church announces Sunday worship and programs

The First Parish Church presides with minister Paul E. Killinger and John Miner as superintendent. Sunday worship at 11 o clock after 9:45 church school for Nursery to first grade and all other students, with organist Mrs. Vernon Damoni.

Paul E. Killinger John Miner Vernon Damoni Oelock

Union Pastor Service at 16/80 Oclock

Union church holds Sunday morning worship led by Rev S Gaslia Nall with Jessie Lewis as pastor's assistant and Mrs Cyrus Tendrick as organist. Choir director Mr Kalerve Hekkala serves as Supti during the service.

Gleasondale Morning Worship Service Details

Reverend Robert L Hemmeria and Minister Laffin lead the service with Organist Charen Schoo, at 10 a.m. morning worship to follow at 11 az.

Gleasondale Robert L. Hemmeria Laffin Charen Schoo

Sudbury Street Church Notices in Wayland Parish

Sunday services schedule listed for January 22 at Sudbury Street and Ann's Church under Pastor Rev. Wilkin J. Carty. Baptisms available by appointment. times noted as 9 and 1.

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Our Lady of Fatima Service Times in Sudibur y Hurley

Rev. Robert H Hurley leads Sunday masses at 7:30 9 and 10 a m in the upper Town Hall following the 9 o clock Mass. A fence surrounds the area at the church site.

OUR Lady OF Fatima Sudibury Robert H., Hurley Upper Town Hall

Elizabeth's Church Episcopal Service Schedule

Minister In Charge Mrs W Burgess Warren conducts Holy Communion at 11 AM with Sunday School at the same time. A 6 PM Junior Young People's Fellowship meets in the Parish House. Choir Director Mrs James Greenawait and Mrs Robert Dods listed. Sunday Feb 5 includes 9:30 AM Sunday School and nursery, 9:30 AM Morning Worship and Sermon.

W.burgess Warren James Greenawait Robert Dods

Curgaegs 2A Hgral Church Service Schedule

Rev. Ernest Bodenweber Jr conducts Sunday School at 9 30. Morning worship with Communion at 11. Baby sitting and Beginners Department also at 11. Senior Choir to perform If With All Your Hearts Mendelssohn. Sermon Why We Say That God Is Love Tony Pilgrim Fellowship listed.

Curgaegs HGRAL Ernest Bodenweber, Jr Mendelsohn Sermion Tony Pilgrim Fellowship

Church News Notes and Activities in Maynard Methodist

The Maynard Methodist church reports Sunday worship at 9 30 with sermon Fun at Home. Sunday School meets in two sessions for different ages in church and Lower Town Hall. Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts a bean and ham supper at 6 30 p m at Maynard Church to fund summer camp. Rev John E Barclay of Boston to show Holy Land slides Thursday at 8 p m, open for donations. Warm clothing drive all week 9 to 5 for Morgan Memorial.

Edmiond Beebe Philip’ C. Putnamanist Kenneth’ McMorning L. Roy Hawes Roy Reach Ralph Hawes Maynard Methodist Church New Hampshire Penacook N. H Methodist George Bent Henry Horton Leslie Burr John E. Barclay Church of All Nations Boston Holy Land Morgan Memorial Goodwill’ Industries Maynard Methodist

St Elucase Catholic Mission Mass and Sunday Services

Rev Fr York presides over Sunday morning mass at 9 34. Rev Alberta segontien Ph D leads religious schooling with Donald Lapham organist and Mrs Robert Needhars as superintendent. Sunday services and morning worship begin at 10 45.

St. Elucaseths Catholic ( Mission York Ist Religious Society Unitertem Schoo Alberta Segontien Donald Lapham Robert Needhars

Concord First Parish Service Notice

Rev Edward PB Daniels presides at Concord First Parish with Day ton Head and Philip W Trumbull as organist. Morning worship at 11 o clock features a sermon by the minister titled Within These Limits. School sessions listed for 16 10 and 16 50.

Concord Edward PB Daniels D.dayton Philip W. Trumbull

St Bernard's Church Sunday Mass Schedule

Monument Square church offers Sunday masses at 7 830 1000 and 1130 AM Sunday School follows the 830 mass with services in the nave and parish activities today

Parish Masses and Sunday School at Christians Church

The article lists services at Christians Church with Pastor Rev. Lewis F. Kearn and Curate Rev. Thomas B. Morgan. Mass times are 7:30, 10:15, and 11:30, with Sunday School after the 8:30 mass led by organist Miss PeTeene Donahue.

Lewis F. Kearn Thomas B. Morgan Peélene Donahue

Triniz Church Services Notice

Rev William H Clerk, rector Mrs Margaret Ridcui organist. Holy Communion at 8 am. Morning prayer and sermon at 9 15 am. Church school at 10 45 am with morning prayer and sermon.

Wm. H. Clerk Margaret Ridcui Church School

West Concord Congregational Church Service Notice

Rev Edwin B Nylen will lead morning worship at 11 o clock with sermon In significant Priceless Mrs Nina Lind will accompany on organ Church school registration for grades 3 8 at 9 30 a m Church school for children kindergarten primary at 11 a m

West Concccult Vmwon Edwin B. Nylen Nina Lind

Congregational Church Service Announces Sermon

The Congregational church on Wailden Street lists Robert H. Berber as pastor and Whittredge Clark as organist. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m nursery at 11 a m morning worship with music by the senior choir and a sermon by the pastor titled What Can Christ Do For You.

Raman Congregational Graach

Evangelical Free Church Service Notice

Richmond pastor Rev Hyland leads morning Bible lessons for all ages from 10 o clock with nursery care for children under three. Ser mon titled Sowing and Reap ity at 10 to 12 noon. Evening sermon Rekindling the Fires at 7 30 p m.

Evangelicnhi Free Church

Christian Science Services in Concord Readings and Times

Sunday services at 10 45 a m Sunday school at 10 45 a m Testimonial meeting every Wednesday at 8 p m Reading Room hours 10 a m to 5 p m weekdays Fridays 9 p m Wednesday 7 30 p m A nursery provided for young children to attend services Reading Room at 24 Main street offers spiritual healing discussions from Science and Health and Bible readings including Luke 13 and the Golden Text urging uprightness

Christ, Scientist Concord Milidam Main Street Christian Science Services Sipiritt Luke Christ Jesus Mary Baker Eddy Jesus

First Friday Masses Held at Two Churches

Concord Confessions will be heard at St Bernard's church and Our Lady Help of Christians for First Friday masses. Masses at both churches tomorrow are scheduled for 6 am and 7 o'clock.

St.‘ Bernard’s Church Our Lady Help of Christians

Maynard St Bridget's Church Parish Mass Times

Parish prayers and Mass schedule for Maynard Street Bridget’s Church list Rev. Wiliam J O’sen Rev. Michise D Suffivadi Asst Rev Gerard Creighton with Masses at 7 00 9 00 and 10 15 in two locations. Confession Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 30 pm. Novena for Miramnin McArogger Wednesday at 7 30 pm.

ST. Bridget’s Church Wiliam J Pato Michise D. Suffivadi Gerard Creighton Miramnin McArogger

St George's Church Episcopal Summer Street John

Parish notes outline Sunday services at St George's Episcopal Church with Holy Communion Youth Service church school and parents class and litany sermon. Upcoming gatherings include Acolytes meeting Young People's Fellowships and Labra League talk on the Holy Land Candlemass Day Holy Communion service listed with dates in late January and early February.

ST. George's Church Episcopal A. E. Gabriel Young People’s Fellowship Acolytes

Mt Calvary Church Hastings Events and Schedules

Mt Calvary Evangelical Lutheran N. Chumce Hastings lists contact numbers Maynard 1139 Gardner 2691 with Sunday School at 9:00 Worship at 11:00 Fine nish Service 2:00 Communion first Sunday of the month Choir and Children's Choir rehearse weekly and monthly church events include Ladies Guild meetings council sessions and organists Miss Nancy Uljua and Miss Ann Parker scheduled times and locations included.

MT. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran N. Chumce Hastings Maynard Martin Kaija Nancy Uljua Ann Parker

Church Activities and Youth Fellowships Schedule

Rev Robert K Jones Jr leads morning worship at 11 with a sermon Fun at Home. Sunday School sessions for intermediates 9 45 and 10 for younger youth, with nursery at 11. Inter church events include senior and intermediate youth groups, a baked bean supper on Saturday 6 30 to fund summer camp, and Ladies Society program February 6 with slides by Virginia Whitney.

Aynard Meadesay Robert K. Jones, Jr Edmund Beebes Edwin Carlton, Jr Robert Anderson Robert K. Jones Jr Kenneth Meister Gounod Lord Wesley Arietta Nolte O’donnell Sergio Methodist Senior Methodist

Universalist Sermon Service at Main and Central Streets

Community notice announces worship at 10 45 Sunday with Rev James D Hunt minister at Universalist church located on Main and Central Streets.

Universalist Church Cor Main and Central Streets James D. Hunt Sundsy

Conshegaidnn Church Worship Service and Sunday School

Rev David pastor leads worship at conSHEGAIDNN Church Street South Acton with Ellen Tuomanen as director and Charlotte Sivtaeae as organist. Service at 9 45 a m Sunday School at 1 a m. Nursery available during service. Communion observed on the first Sunday. A note mentions a recipe using vinegar to counter excess soda.

coNsHeGaidnn Street South Acton David Ellen Tuomanen Charlotte’ Sivtaeae

St Casimi y3 Weekly church schedule and events

Sunday morning and evening services at St Casimi y3 include Sunday School at 2:30 p m Regu vice and a 3:30 p m bazaar event. Weekday meetings: Troop 1 7:30, post events, choir rehearsal, and committee meetings. Scout Sunday activities planned with Winter Rally and a conference service.

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