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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1955
Page
7
The text recalls a North Carolina family including Duplis and Gates on a vacation to Daytona Beach and Miami. It mentions Chaplain Gates, Pastor Jack, and Cal Gates serving in Japan and Texas, with references to the Youth Center and local churches in Gates County.
The Trinitarian church schedules a Sunday service on February 13 featuring Lt. of the Air Force and other leaders in a program highlighting fraternal fellowship. A spokesman notes the gathering will include familiar clergy and lay members, with emphasis on community worship and shared prayers.
The United Workers set an all day sewing meeting at Church of Christ in Bedford on Wednesday February 16 with Mrs. Roderick D. MacLean as hostess. A monthly dessert card party is planned for February 23 due to Washington's Birthday shifting the date. Last Wednesday's regular meeting followed a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Cecil King and Mrs. Lincoln Currier.
Members of the Sndor Society at the Congregational church presented a moving service with a Forward with Christ theme. Laura Larsen Marilyn Ditton and Nancy Wright spoke on Christian witness fellowship and leadership.
Fr. James Shea, Catholic chaplain from the Massachusetts Reformatory, will be the guest speaker at St. Michael's Holy Name Society meeting Sunday at 8 p.m. He will present colored slides and is a Stigmatine Order member with six years as chaplain. Also attending will be Rev. William Kerrigan, pastor and spiritual director. Members attend 8:30 a.m. Mass Sunday and receive Holy Communion.
About 113 members of the Greater Boston Laymen’s Retreat Leacup met at St. Gabriel’s Monastery in Brighton for their annual retreat. Eighty delegates came from the Lexington and Concord area with Concord and West Concord heavily represented. Richard P. Sullivan and Faustin Feehan of Littleton led the local delegations.
The Woman's Union of Concord will hold a meeting Thursday morning February 17 at 9 30 at the parish house of Trinitarian Congregational Church Following coffee, Mrs. Stowe will preside A play reading by Mrs. Peterson of the Concord Players will be featured.
Forest officials report a record 270000 visitors during last season and 780000 more traveled through the Sierra National Forest area for sightseeing or en route to other areas. Forest Supervisor Léon R. Thomas noted improved campgrounds and 730000 visitor days, compared with 510000 in 1953.
Reflection on worship and devotion urging sincere personal faith. The piece questions formality and habit in church and invites individuals to affirm God’s mercy and love in their hearts and pursue righteousness.
The Acton Catholic Women's Guild will meet Monday evening February 14 at St. Elizabeth's Church hall. President Mrs. Mary Lord will preside at 8 o'clock. Guest speaker Mrs. Mary Carr Baker of Boston, training supervisor for the state department of public health, will discuss "How Attractive Is Your Personality?" Mrs. Bertha Tucker hosts. A Whist party is planned for February 19 for members and the public.
Lincoln John B Tew, a Concorde Country hub golfer, was elected Warden of St Anne s Episcopal Church at last Wednesday s meeting. Albert Avery 3rd Mrs Robert Bygrave Constantin Pertroff were elected vestrymen Charles Snelling Clerk Donald Stooker treasurer Mrs Donald Oner assistant treasurer Duncan Chapman Robert Niles Leo Palmer were elected delegates to the diocesan convention and Mrs Morris R Robinson Wife of the rector Mrs Clement Sawtelle Mrs Henry Warner were elected delegates to the archdeaconry convention. The annual meeting followed a supper in Undercroft.
Sudbury February meeting of the Woman's Association of Memorial Congregational church is held today February 10 at the church. Sewing starts at 10 am followed by a box luncheon at 12 45 with the luncheon committee providing soup and coffee. A devotional program led by Mrs Irving Priest at 2 pm precedes a lecture Unexpeted Birds by Miss Lottie Smith.
West Concord Union Church schedules a youth choir rehearsal at 10 a.m. Saturday conducted by Mrs. J. Fred Engebretsen with piano and directing duties. The senior choir rehearsal is planned for next week at 7 p.m. All junior high young people meet at 6 p.m. Sunday with Mrs. Edwin B. Nylen and Miss Murphy as sponsors. The senior group gathers at 7 a.m. with Mr. and Mrs. Phili Damon as sponsors.
The junior flying people of Concord Evangelical Church are to meet Friday night at 7 o'clock led by Ruth Adetshet with the senior group at 8 p.m. The lecture series titled Horrieties will be given by Rev. Hind and Ichithiona at Lang et al.
Stearns Spears from Tufts Medical School and a state corrections commissioner will speak at 7 30 Sunday evening at Trinitarian Congregational Church. The topic is Growing Up gracefully in a talk aimed at youth and families.
Sudbury St Ann’s Church records Baptisms by nonint at the parish and lists morning worship at 9 am with Sunday School and Nursery. Reverend and organist are named among church staff.
The Wehee Methodist Church announces worship at 9 30 with Rev Soka Jr and Mrs Richard Johnson listed among leaders. Sunday School at 10 45 features Primary Juniors and Seniors in designated rooms. Intermediaté Methodist Youth meets Maynard at 3 00. Senior Youth fellowship at 6 30 to Cochituate. Choir rehearsal Tuesday 7 15. Courtes Club invited to Maynard Couples Club Saturday 8 00.
Sunday February 13 features Sunday School at 9 30 a m Nursery at the parsonage and 11 o clock church service with family Sunday Children sermon choir and organist Florence Fisher Sermon on The Worship of Worship plus 7 15 p m Pilgrim Fellowship conducted by Rev Ernest Bodesiweber Jr pastor.
The Rev Rollin J Fairbanks leads the day at the Episcopal church with a 10 a.m. family service for parents and children and an 11 a.m. Morning Prayer for adults. At 6 p.m. the Young Peoples Fellowship gathers. Organist Mrs W Burgess Warren assists.
The Acton Congregational Church outlines a Sunday program on February 13 with church school from 9 30 for all ages Tots to Teens nursery time at 7 00 after the morning service Dr Olivia Pearl Stokes delivers the sermon Evanston Echoes and a teacher's tea follows a church school event then junior high and senior high fellowships are scheduled at South Campus.
The Carlisle church lists a 9:30 a.m. morning service and a 7 p.m. evening service with a guest preacher. An additional 4:45 p.m. session is noted for today.
Rev Fr York, pastor, conducts Sunday morning Catholic Mass at St Elztab. Parish notices indicate service details and church timing, with references to Missier and missa in the local bulletin. The item records a religious service and church leadership.
Flat Rock poet Carl Sandburg, age 77, says retirement is not on his mind. He plans more writing and travel and keeps goats at his mountain farm for relaxation.
The lesson reviews Jesus and Nicodemus meeting and the new birth teaching, praises faith in Christ, and notes Nicodemus' night visit. It recounts Paul and Silas in Philippi, their prison ordeal, the jailer's conversion, baptism of his household, and the call that in Christ old things pass away.
Congregational and Catholic services listed for Bedford churches. Church of Christ and ministers announce Sunday school at 9:30 to 9:45 and services around 10:45. Catholic Masses at 6:30 and 11:30 with organists, pastors, and church addresses provided.
The notice lists Hungary or acts? west Acton, ages four, and Kennedy organizing, with Sunday masses at 7 30, 9 and 11 30 o clock and daily mass at 7 o clock.
Rev Rascha Wobie and Mrs Allan Cameron lead services at West pan BALTIST church with Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m Boy Scout Sunday features Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts Sermon by Rev Charles Foresberg Nursery for preschoolers High School class at noon Wachusett Baptist Association meeting at First Baptist Fitchburg 7 p m Senior High Fellowship in South Acton Interracial Panel Discussion Worship and study invite
The Ladies Social Circle gathered at Mrs Robert B Dempsey's home on Church Street for a business session led by Mrs Hazel Dutton followed by tea. Co hosts were Mrs William Shumway and Mrs Dexter Smallman.
The Couple's Club of West Concord Union Church will meet Tuesday at 8 o'clock. Rev. J Edward Thomas will speak on the topic The Family That Lives Together and show slides.
Morning prayer and sermon at 9 15 a m with church school 10 45 a m Holy Communion listed under services. Rector Mrs Margaret Ridout and organist noted.
Sunday masses at 7 30 and 10 0 with an 11 30 session. Sunday school follows the 8 30 titals.
Pastor Donate leads Sunday Masses at 7 8 30 10 15 and 14 30 o clock. The school service follows the 8 30 Mass.
The notice lists church events at Wal Street Nobo El Berber with Pastor Swinheene and organist. Junior Choir rehearsal at 9 a.m. and church school for grades 3-8 led by Mrs. Ralph Hemenway. Morning worship at 11 a.m. features a sermon and laymen’s service.
Reverend Myrend Richhiéid leads morning worship at 11 15 a m with the sermon Your First Love. An evening gospel service at 7 30 p m features The Gideons.
Reverend Philip W. Bull, organist Philip W. Bull, leads morning worship on February 13 at 11 a.m. with a sermon titled The Measurer delivered by the minister.
Reverend Edwin B Nyten to preach at 11 am after 9 30 am church school across all ages. Organist Nitta Wind. Senior choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 45 pm.
Sunday services at 10 45 a m and Sunday school at 10 45 a m. Wednesday testimonial meetings at 8 p m. Reading Room on the Milldam 24 Main Street open 10 a m to 5 p m weekdays holidays excepted 7 30 p m Fridays 9 p m hours vary. Topics include Christian Science healing and Soul with Bible and Science and Health selections. Also notes about pet industry and dog food sales in 1953.
The Holy Annunciation Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church on Prospect St Maynard invites all for a fall season dinner following the Divine Liturgy led by Very Rev Stephen Lyashevsky on October 17 at 10 a.m. Parish Hall serves as the gathering place. Everyone is welcome.
Hastings St Maynard Stowline Pastors Rev T A Esala Rev J D Gall announce Sunday Services at 10:00 a m Sunday School and Bible Class at 7:30 p m Finnish services on the first and third Sundays at 2 30 p m.
Street location near High School outlines morning prayers and service times at St George’s Church. Names Maynard Covey Hector Murray Goodwir Viverette and Edward Athorn appear as church figures amid scattered notes.
Lutheran Church announces activities led by Rev C Thomas Kongas. Women's Chorus rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship service with holy communion at 10 45 a m Luther League meets Monday 7 30 p m at the home of Joan and Janice Fullenton Piper Road South Acton Children's Choir rehearsal Tuesday 6 p m and Men's Chorus at 8 p m Bible study Wednesday at the parsonage
Rev Eino Hamalinen pastors Thursday mid week devotional at 7 30 pm with coffee. Saturday February 12 Valentine party at 7 30 pm by Friendship club for Sunday school children and parents with attractions games and refreshments. Sunday Sunday school 9 30 am worship service 11 am
The church names Mr. PairE Kivfing as minister and Miss Marjorie Warren as church school superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 with Sunday school at 9:45 and 11:00. Coffee hour follows the first Sunday of each month at 10:30.
Rev Clyde W Robbins leads at Union Evangelical Church Stow with Sunday School at 9 30 A M Morning Worship at 10745 A M Fd Meeting Thursday at 7 30 P M
February service at Gleasondale Methodist Church led by Minister Robert L Hemmerla with James Laffin as organist. Church School begins at 10 am followed by Morning Worship at 11 am.
The South Acton Community Universalist Church at Main and Central Streets offers Sunday worship at 10 45 a m with Sunday School at the same time and a High School session at 9 45 a m led by Dr James D Hunt minister.
Hartford Connecticut based remarks by Robert A Wall state legislative commissioner define expert as a combination of has been and a drip under pressure The quip characterizes expertise as past status plus current pressure causing a drip under stress.
Maynard Congregational unit announces a Chanukah Party next Sunday at 2:30 p m. All are invited to attend. Also listed are church services including daily masses at 7 a m Confessions Saturdays 3 to 8 and 7:30 to 8:30 p m and Sunday masses at 7 and 9. Novena to the Miraculous Medal every Wednesday at 7:30 p m.
Reverend F S Minkkiewick DCI reports Sunday masses at 9 and 1 oclock. Weekday masses are at 8 a m and confessions are heard at 3 and 7 oclock on Saturday.
Robert Jone Jr leads youth ministers and music staff with 9:45 Sunday School for intermediates, 10:00 primary and youth departments, and 11:00 worship featuring a sermon on A Christian Looks At The U N. Choirs, Scouts, and clubs meet through the week, with a Talent Show slated for Saturday and a Congregational Couples' Club visit.
Union Congregational lists services led by Dr. B Paul Pardy with guest minister Rev. R Theodore Holland Brigham City Utah Sermon theme Christianity on Trial and schedule of youth fellowships choir rehearsals Boy Scouts and fundraisers including a rummage sale and business man's luncheon Also outlines guest ministers for February 13 20 and 27 with sermon titles and locations
A cleaning method proposes a paste of tartar cream and hydrogen peroxide to treat porcelain stains. Apply to the stained area, let stand about 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
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