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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1948
Page
4
Public notice from Marlborough Massachusetts listing advertising rates for first and second insertions. Rates shown include 75 cents per inch for first insertion and mention of single copies and subscription details. Contains scattered OCR fragments and partial address lines.
Registrar of Motor Vehicles King promotes a cross state warning system for out of state drivers, linking actions to drivers’ home state and promising mutual reckoning among Massachusetts and New England states. The move aims at better regulation and safety. Also notes Red Cross fundraising dates and an external omen of a long Comet observed over Texas.
Tomlinson plans major 1948 introductions at the January Home Furnishings Market in Chicago. New Am erican Informal pieces include a eight foot sectional sofa and a breakfront cabinet with extensive storage, plus a budget Standard of Value line with four sofas and eight chairs, all priced to retail widely. The Gainsborough Chair remains a best seller at 55 dollars, and the firm emphasizes quality, modern yet traditional design, and efficient production under the Tomlinson brothers.
Furniture price sheet lists living room items such as sofa sectional complete at 629.00 and 495.00 for a complete sofa set. Other entries include chairs priced at 209.00 and tables from 75.00 to 97.50 with desks and chests noted in miscellaneous amounts.
A partial inventory of dining room and bedroom furniture items including tables sideboards cabinets consoles chests mirrors beds and chairs with model numbers such as 1020 1021 1022 and 1024. The text appears as an OCR readout with scattered illegible segments and repeats.
The Boy Scouts of America mark the 38th anniversary with events Feb 6–12. The theme The Scout Citizen at Work focuses on food conservation, safety, health, and community service, with reports to the president, Congress, and United Nations. The World Bureau notes 4.41 million Scouts in 42 nations. the U S embraces 2.12 million Scouts in 545 councils.
A five car freight train outbound from Boston to Worcester derailed near the West Concord crossing on Commonwealth Avenue. One truck from the fourth car fell as the train passed, then another truck toppled on the other track causing the last four cars to separate. No injuries reported. police notified. Boston wrecking crew restored service by 2 a.m. Two passenger trains were bused to Ayer during the delay.
Concord lodge plans Monday meeting at the Masonic Temple with Worshipful Master William A. Robus presiding at 8 o clock. Local members prepare for the 150th anniversary of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts in Boston on March 7 8 and 9.
Concord Rotary Club hears Allen Bemis of M I T and Poncondman as lunch speaker. February programs to be run by William D. Locke.
Miss Elinor Case daughter of Frank W. Case of 86 Summerstreet has been named to the Dean's List at the Chandler School for Women in Boston. Honors were announced at an assembly held Wednesday by Dr. George S. Rohrbough president. Miss Case is a Maynard High School graduate.
A speedboat near Lake Geneva Wisconsin swerved and hurled Miss Georgia into the water. The craft then nosed up and tossed her ten feet into the air before catching her on its prow.
Henry E. Leech pastors morning worship February 8 at 9 30 a m with sermon Love and Live Music by chorus choir short talk to the Go To Church Band Sunday School at 10 45 a m Old members needed new members wanted Youth Fellowship at 7 p m a happy helpful evening led by Mrs Kenneth MacMurtry
Memorial Congregational Church in South Subour invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 a m with classes for children and worship at 10 45 a m led by Rev Dr Ralph Ernest Bayes. Senior Choir will sing and Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m. A baked bean supper in the vestry is planned for Saturday night January 24 from 5 30 to 7 p m.
Mass times listed for St Ann's Parish Wayland Sudbury include Sunday 7 30, 9 and 11 a m Holyday 6 30, 8 and 7 a m Daily 7 30 a m and First Friday 7 30 a m
St Elizabeth Episcopal Mission Concord announces Sunday morning prayer at 10:00 a.m. Communion observed first Sunday monthly and Church School also at 10:00 a.m. Rector Dr William Wolf invites all to attend.
Stow Rev James V Miller to lead Sunday morning worship. Sunday school starts 9 40 a m. Christian Endeavor Young People meets at 6 45 p m.
Paul N. Carnes presides as minister at the Unitarian church with a church school at 9:30 a.m. Miss Anne Derby oversees the Sunday school. Sunday morning service begins at 11:00 a.m. Youth Group meets at 7 p.m. for Sunday evening activities.
Bedford Church of Christ announces Rev. William E. Mack as pastor with Mrs. Leila M. Blake as organist. Sunday school at 9 40 a m and morning service at 1100 a m, Pilgrim Fellowship at 630 p m.
Unitarians announce Rev. Richard C. Sechrist leading the morning service with Pastor John Cummins overseeing religious education. Service begins at 14.00.
William Kerrigan as pastor and Mrs William E Brennan as organist. Masses at 8 9 15 and 11 15 a m Benediction after the 3 15 mass Sunday school after Benediction and holy communion for the Holy Name Society.
Maynard Elmer B. Glendaltreet notes Mattson is running for selectman as an independent on nomination papers. A Maynard High School graduate and longtime civic activist, he serves as secretary of Assabet Aerie F. O. E. and belongs to Local 140 T.W.U.A. CIO, working as a carpenter at Assabet Mills.
An advertisement guarantees repair work for a4 sewing machines including White, Singer, and New Home, with prompt service offered. A post card should be sent to John Salo at 129 Parker Street in Maynard.
Maynard St Casimir Church on Great Road lists Sunday masses at 9 and 11 with Sunday school after the 9 o'clock service. Devotions at 3 p.m. precede confirmation class. Weekday mass at 8 a.m. except Wednesday 7:30 a.m. High school instruction at 8 a.m. and junior high at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Confessions Saturday 3 and 7 p.m. Pre-Lenten Dance Saturday night.
The Maynard Massachusetts church lists events led by Rev Harry E Goll including St Hilda's Guild Thursday 7 00 pm Sunday 9 06 am Holy Communion rector celebrant 9 15 am Church School 10 45 am Morning Prayer sermon Mr Groza to preach Monday 8 00 pm Sabra League with Rev Eino Vehanen guest speaker Ash Wednesday service 7 30 pm meditation by M Green Friday February 12 4 00 pm church school worship service
Pastor Hamalainen leads midweek service on Thursday February 5 at 7 30 pm with Ladies Night and a coffee table. Saturday February 7 at 7 30 pm business meeting. Sunday February 8 Sunday School at 10 and no evening service. Pastor on Home Mission Meetings in Brooklyn New York.
Rev N C MacLean outlines Sunday schedule with church school sessions for primaries juniors and seniors and a beginners session at 10 45 am Morning worship follows Pilgrim Fellowship meets Feb 10 with a guest speaker Midweek Lent services begin Feb 11 at the Methodist church with Rev Lee Manfield guest and proceed Feb 18 25 and March 3 10 17 with Maundy Thursday March 25 Holy Communion. Choir rehearsal Feb 7 and report card system to start next Sunday Visitors meet Feb 16 at 7 30 pm Parsonage. Buy Victor Bonds.
Maynarf Street John’s Ev Glendale Street Rev Eino Vehanens chair events Saturday February 7 7 30 p m Sunday February 8 9 30 p m Tuesday February 10 8 00 p m Lutheran Brotherhood parsonage.
Henry E Leech leads Sunday worship with a sermon on A Character lovely motion picture Miss America 1947. Special music by the choir directed by Mrs Flint. Union services and Holy Week readings planned with Reverend y field from Westwood Church speaking. Hearthstone Club meets Thursday at 8 pm. Youth Fellowship grows under Mrs Leech.
Rev J Wm Sippola leads Sunday services at Mt Calvary Finnish congregation with Sunday School at 9 30 am and a 4 00 pm service. Guest speaker Gerhard York City speaks at 5 30 pm. evening Finnish Union service at 7 30 pm. Luther League meets February 9 at Mrs W Grozier home Cambri Road.
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