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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1961

Page

14

Prayer Day observed at Union Church on Feb 17

The 75th World Day of Prayer is sponsored by women of Maynard churches Finnish Congregational Union Congregational St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Methodist and St Georges Episcopal and in Stow Union Evangelical Church Methodist. The piece links the anniversary to a global interdenominational observance highlighting faith devotion across decades.

Stow Union Evangelical Church Maynard Finnish Congregational Union Congregational St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Methodist St. George's Episcopal Union Evangelical Church Methodist

Church Elects New Officers at St Pauls Mission

At the annual meeting of St Pauls Mission Church Raymond B Pym was elected senior warden Clyde D Conley was chosen treasurer Mrs William A Merritt appointed clerk Alan D Maier to the executive committee Mrs Kenneth Hinckley named delegate to the diocesan convention Mrs Samuel F Jones as alternate delegate Delegates to the archdeaconry convention were Carlton F Dorman and Mrs Roger Rivet with alternate delegates Mrs Alvin Diming and Seret Stephen Wells.

Archdeaconry Alvin Diming Seret Stephen Wells

Two Named To Aid Campaign In Heart Disease Drive

Lincoln 1961 heartland appointments public by William M Rand Jr. Mrs Walter Caskey of Page Road named publicity chairman and Gordon G Gatchell of Bedford Road named treasurer for the Febru ary drive to fight heart disease Massachusetts' leading cause of death.

Lincoln Heartland William M. Rand, Jr Massachusetts Walter Caskey Page Raad Gordon G. Gatchell Bedford Road

Color vision rare in mammals study finds few species

United Press International reports that most mammals see a gray world with limited color perception. Only about four species including humans and some apes have color vision, suggesting color sight is uncommon in mammals.

United Press International

Senior High Fellowship Retreat at Grotonwood

Members of Senior High Fellowship of West Acton Baptist Church journeyed to Grotonwood for a retreat with the theme Who Am I Living For. Advisors included Mr and Mrs Otis G Manchester and Dr Donald O Feltus. The Senior High convention is set for Springfield College on March 17 1819.

Junior Guild Plans Birthday Celebration at February Meeting

South Acton Congregational Church junior guild will observe the organization's birthday at the February meeting Monday at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by Margaret Lasen, Jeanne Flood, Marjorie Pederson, Ruth Phelps, and Catherine Sweet.

South Acton

Do It Yourself Meeting and Election Planned by Church Group

West Acton Merri Weds Counsel Club of the Baptist Church plans a Saturday do it yourself night at the church to show home owner projects. Grossman’s building firm will present demonstrations and refreshments will follow. A new slate of officers will be elected.

West Acton Merri-Weds Counsel Club of the Baptist Church Grossman's

South Acton special service dedicates new hymnals

A special service at South Acton Congregational Church on February 19 at 7 30 p.m. marks the dedication of a new hymnal a guest book and an altar cross. Junior Guild and Ladies Social Circle members will serve refreshments afterward.

South Acton

Invest in Your Country Buy U.S. Savings Bonds

The notice urges citizens to purchase U S Savings Bonds to support national finance. It emphasizes patriotism and includes general guidance on buying through government channels and banks. No specific dates or figures are provided in the readable text.

100 Year Letter Read At Church Aid Group

Acton group members substitute an impromptu program with Mrs Albert Durkee reading a 100 year old civil war era letter to Miss Mari etta Rouillard of North Acton detailing conditions of the time.

Albert Durkee North Acton Marietta Rouillard

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St Paul’s

Bedford members and family of St Paul’s invite to a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday February 14 from 6 to 7 30 PM. Reservations handled by Mrs Alan Maier CRF 625 with limited seating for the first 125 attendees. early reservations urged.

Bedford St Paul's Alan” Maier

Miss Rita LeSace Named Treasurer for Heart Fund

Frederick P Capone announces Miss Rita LeSave as treasurer of the 96L Heart Fund in Maynard. The Middlesex County National Bank associate leads the annual drive sponsored by Massachusetts and the American Heart Association to expand cardiovascular disease research and programs.

Maynard Rita LeSace Hay Ois Frederick Pr Capone LeSave Middlesex County National Bank Massachusetts and American Heart Association

Lent Services and Plans Announced for St. Joseph's Parish

Lincoln St Blase Day was observed at St. Joseph's Friday. Lent begins on February 15 with Easter set for April 2. At the Altar Guild meeting only one officer was elected Mrs Arthur Howard secretary. Mrs Montgomery Wara to serve another year. Museum Friends of Early Music executive committee members include Mrs Archibald T Davidson and Dr Lot B Page of Lincoln, planning Camerata concerts Tuesday in Boston.

St. Joseph's Altar Guild of St. Joseph's Heir Hangvar Leer Old Sudbury Road Arthur Howard Montgomery Wara Archibald T. Davidson Lot B. Page Lincoln Museum Friends of Early Music Camerata Boston

Saint Mary Parish Service Schedule and Ash Wednesday Masses

Duplicate services listed for St Mary parish include 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School in the parish house with Francis A. McLoughlin as pastor and Joseph T. Rothwell as curate. Masses at 8:10 and 11:30 a.m. on Ash Wednesday February 15, with organist Davis and choir activities led by Richard B. Ricé and Preacher B. Taylor. Church school sessions at 7 p.m. Senior Y M C A programs noted.

Mre Thomas W. A ST. Swusern Ae — Fev Francis A. McLoughilin Kev Joseph T. Rothwell Atsothel Davis

Union Evangelical and Church Schedule Promises Youth and Worship

The Stow 4e Firg Parisit Church Unitation Sev announces morning worship at 11 a.m. with Sunday School starting 9 a.m. and nursery care at 10:55 a.m. The Union Evangelical church led by Rev. Eugene S. Watson lists services at 11 a.m. with sermon Our Father and Our Brothers, plus junior and senior high fellowships in the evening. World Day of Prayer is slated for February 17.

FIRG Parisit Church Unitation Sev Ronald M. Masur Ministe Lois Mavis Union Evangelical Eugene S. Watson Jessie M. Lewis Cyrus Kéndrick Sunde Our Father and Ou Brothers

St Irenes Catholic Church Mass Times Notice

Rev Paul H Doherty pastor Mrs Mary Sleeper Choy Mas Helen Detsch organist Organist listed Sunday masses 3 50 a m and 11 a m Sunday school after the 9 360 Masa Lenten service begin Wednesday.

ST. Irene’s Paul H. Doherty Mary Sleeper Choy Helen Detsch William Toth

Forefathers Sunday Services At Two Congregations

Religious notices list two churches with service times and roles. Ev Albert N Keucher pastor and Congregational Rev Robert B Dempsey pastor lead morning and evening worships with choirs and Sunday schools. Special music planned for the day.

Men of parishes plan Nashoba retreat at St Gabriel's Monastery

Maynard men from St Brid and St Casimir's join others from 11 Nashoba towns for a weekend retreat at St Gabriel's Monastery in Brighton from February 10 to 12. Twenty six Maynard men attended last year and about four are expected to go this time. A total of 90 district participants joined the previous year. Interested men should contact J Conrad Mayberry or Irving H Matoso for details. Attendees will depart by daybreak Friday and return Sunday afternoon. Other communities in Nashoba District include Acton West Concord Concord Carlisle Shirley Groton West Groton Ayer Littleton Townsend Gran tville and Pepperell.

Maynard St. Bridget's St. Casimir’s Nashoba Valley St. Gabriel's Monastery Brighton J. Conrad Mayberry Irving H. Ma N@ hoba Acton West Concord Concord Carlisle Shirley Groton West Groton Ayer Littleton Townsend Granitville Pepperell

Acton St Blase Day Masses Observed at St Elizabeths

St Elizabeth's observed Acton St Blase Day and First Friday masses last week and announced that next Wednesday begins the new season of St Elizabeth's activities.

St. Elizabeth's

Multi-church Services Schedule Listing Sunday Programs

The notice lists worship times and church school details for CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF THE SAVIOR FORD and ST PAULS MISSION FELLOWSHIP plus Catholic Masses with service times. It notes 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:45 a.m. worship across churches, with Holy Communion and confirmation classes and Lent start on Ash Wednesday.

Evargelica Congregational Church Service Schedule

Sunday activities at Evargelica Congregational Church include 9 30 morning Youth Church led by Rev Eric Grimshaw and 10 45 Nursery and Church School in R E Building. Sermon by Rev Richard Glessner at 6 pm Pilgrim Fellowship. Summer camp and conference noted. At Church of the Gour Shepherd Town Hall Acton Center services begin with 8 am Holy Communion and 10 am Morning Prayer and Church School for nursery and kindergarten.

Evargelica Eric W.grimshaw Joseph Cimboro Richard Dixon Young People’s Church Clark C. McElvein R. E Richard H. Glessner Iran Pilgrim Fellowship Church OF the Gour Shepherd Town Hall Acton Center Roger W. Wootton John Ribiero Trinity Church Malcolm E. Peabody H. James Graham Edward Howard Y School Henry M. Shires Episcopal Theologica School

St Elizabeth Church Notices Midweek Mass and Classes

Rev Charles B Kerans pastor and Rev Edward J McLaughlin curate announce daily mass at 6 30 Ash Wednesday Feb 15 Sunday School after 11 48 service youth director George H Locke Jr and David C Rich organize junior and senior high classes in Memorial Chapel worship at 9 20 9 30 11 with nursery care and sermon by Mr Richard B Rhon Times Whitman business man of offices of Mass Baptist invention noted for services.

ST. Elizabethn Hungar Charles B. Kerans Edward J. McLaughlin George H. Locke, Jr David C. Rich Richard B. Rhoaimes Whitman Mass Baptist Invention Memorial Chapel South Acton Congregational Robert E. Burt George C Gua Seeoee Elles Richard Jans Ricson

Middlecoff Tops 224 Yards In UPI Contest

The professional golfer Cary Middlecoff topped 224 yards in the contest reported by UPI, marking a strong performance.

Fila UPI Reeton Am Cary

Religious Services and Clergy Listings for Several Churches

A list of church communities with pastors and service times including St Bernad's, Our Lady of Christans, First Parish, Trinity Church, West Concord Union. Details include pastors Rev Joan York Rev Edmund Higgins Rev James Connelly organists and choir leaders, Sunday masses and School schedules, Ash Wednesday dates, and sermon topics.

Sunday church services and classes schedule

Sunday schedule lists classes for all ages at 1 a.m followed by morning worship with message. Nursery is provided and evening worship begins at 7 p.m.

Morning Worship with Sermon at Central Church

Rev. Robert H. Barber and Pastor Whittredge Clark lead morning worship at 9:30 and 11 a.m. with special sermon and music. Church school at 9:30 accompanies the service.

Congregational Church Robert H. Barber Whittredge Clark

Sunday Services and Reading Room Schedule

The church invites all to Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school at between 12 and 1. A Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 8. Reading Room on Milldam 26 Main Street. Hours 10 am to 5 pm weekdays holidays. Wednesdays 7 to 7 45 pm and Fridays 7 to 9 pm. Nursery provided for young children. Also a lesson sermon titled Soul will be presented on Sunday.

Milldam Main Street Christian Science Services Mary Baker Eddy

Real McCoys Head West for Lakers Influx

The McCoys family moves from West Virginia to Los Angeles seeking a new sports gold strike as the Lakers exceed last season attendance. The Sporting section notes a $100 000 deficit carried from their move and includes a Dallas UPI sign on an East Dallas animal hospital after hours.

West Virginia Los Angeles Lakers Dallas Tex UPI Dallas

Sudbury and area church listings for Sunday services

Sudbury Methodist and St Elizabeth churches list morning and evening services with sermons The Methodist notes include music by choirs and a 9 30 Sunday School and youth events Also listed are Worcester district Evangelistic Service at Wesley church with Rev Nels Ferre and a child care option Memorial and First Congregational church events are noted with sermons and youth gatherings.

Sudbury Methodist Delphas S. Barnett William Spiller Gerald Row Reiro A. Tuomanen L. Roy Hawes Lord Most Holy Franck Mendelssohn William Taffe Worcester Wesley Church Nels F. S. Ferre Andover Newton Theological School Commission On

Our Lady of Fatima Nev Church Schedule

Our Lady of Fatima Nev church announces Sunday Masses at 7 30 8 30 10 30 and 11 30 am with Sunday School after the 8 30 mass. Reverend Joseph Birmingham and Mrs Edward Lemay are listed as church officers.

OUR Lady OF Fatima Hubert MH. Hariey Joseph Birmingham Edward Lemay Organit Cheir

First Parishionarian Service At Worship and Sermon

Reverend Carl R. Scovel leads the service with Mrs. Jones Greenewais and Mrs. J. Huston Westover directing the choir. Church School at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. sermon titled The Religion of Abraham Lincoln. Fellowship hour follows. Junior choir rehearsal at 8 p.m. and a discussion group.

Parisn Carl R. Scovel Jones Greenewais J. Huston Westover Joan Taft Religion of Abraham Lincoln

Sedate Sundays at Bible Center Youth Event

Youth and adults gather for a Sunday afternoon program led by Rev. Ralph A. Lee featuring a speakers lineup and music. The event aims to create a reflective, faith centered message for attendees.

Ralph A. Lee

Maynardah Jehovah’s Witnesses Schedule and Clergy

Church notices list weekly events including Bible study and ministry school on Thursday at 7 30 pm Sunday 3 pm water study Tuesday 8 pm and worship services led by Rev John D Callahay Rev Michael D Sul a Rev Charle J Mur Mrs Morgan T Foley and others with Sunday masses at 7 9 10 30 and 11 am and Sunday school afterward Ash Wednesday observance noted Worship times include Finnish service and nursery supervision at 3 pm.

Jehovah's Tie ST. John'd Ev Richard D. Bintain Ott. Kuneling Gloria W

Origin of ta name disputed at church school event

School notes at 11 am debate the origin of ta, Kan name. Some scholars claim Indian meaning is face while others contend it means eyes.

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Union Church United Church WA David Clapp East Riding Drive Uni, Club John Kennen Fabrice U.S Christian Science Lucy Bean Alice Washburn Jean Reed Frank Balsor Church Aid Group Evangelical Congregational Church Heart Fund Stanley C. Souster B. Taylor Richard B. Ricé Carfilloneur Ist Religious Society Albert N. Keucher Carl Andreassen Donald Lapham Robert B. Dempsey Richard Page Herbert A. Lee William Shumway Directo Frances Whitman Soduay Church Or Christ Raymond Carman Roger Francis Joseph DeGroote Charles Forrester Church of the Savior Hater Ford Deki Arthur K Leila Saha St. Paul’s Mission Fellowship Revereld McDermott Louis Duford Mary McDonald Page Lcrol Manter Comnanes Suday Bernand Vauach Joan A. York Edmund M. Higgins James H. Connelly Esther Costello OUR Lavi Melp OF Christians Church Catholic Lewis F. Kearn John E. Bowen Thome F. Brosnan Miss Hele. Dinatrue Conc Arthur Jeilis Philip W Marjune Schumacher Fred Calder Churey School West Concord Union Edwin B. Nylen Roger Fischer Douglas F. Reilly Negadors Evangelical Free Donald D. Barnes First Church OF Christ, Scientist Oncord Real McCoys Sudbury Aere A. William Pastor Harold McMurtry Martha-Mary Chapel ST. Elizabeth's Chur Episcopa John Wator - Reader H ‘II Spence G. Vocke Charley EF. Cousins Jean Jean Copp Joseph Denis Hugh Penney First Congregational Church Holden Jackson N. H Maynari T. Casimmm Flev F. S. mi S. Georges Episco Rev Albert 2 God Rectos Sally Tu’ Ure Walter Bows Philip Weinman Sunaxay School Ang Music Church School Union Congrega Orville D. Ullom Richard C. Lucier Thomas C. Learie Harold A. Merriar Marion L. Jones Lawrence Prea Carlton Jr Frana Comaments ST. Mary's Peter Hranowsky Rodolf Sholom Evangelical Congregational Hamalainens Christian Endeavor Acton Mount Calvary Lutheran C. A. Rantala Church
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