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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1947
Page
18
The Walden Royal Arch Chapter will hold its February meeting Monday evening February 24 at 8 o'clock in the Masonic Temple. Excelant High Priest Albert A Fallant of Sudbury will preside. An entertainment program will follow.
Mary Pauline aticelli daughter of Mr and Mrs Am rto Petey Fraticelli of 8 Peter street celebrated her second birthday. Robert Payson True son of Mr and Mrs Edward True of Woodstreet observed his second birthday. Mary Ann Larkin daughter of Mr and Mrs George Larkin of 9 Hubbard street marked her fourth birthday. Concord public actions resume classes next day. Garden Club met at 61 Main street. St Bernard's Boys to attend 8 15 mass and receive communion. Peter Bulkeley School defeated Maynard Junior for th. Ladies Ten Pin Bowling Club planning St Patrick's Day party. Woman's Parish Association met at First Parish vestry. T Morris Longstretch spoke on Thoreau. Mrs Leslie O Anderson entertained with slides.
The Acton American Legion auxiliary requests product coupons to fund scholarships for children of deceased veterans. A department scholarship of 250 dollars and district scholarships of 100 dollars per district are planned, with coupons mailed to Mrs. Lawrence Donnelly, Acton. An interior decorating group met at Mrs. Kelly’s West Acton home with leaders including Mrs. Paula Warren and several Acton residents.
Hardin Ii A Lessie Bailey and Roy claim a school attendance record. Le sii has not missed Sunday school for 27 years. Roy has maintained perfect attendance for 30 years.
The straw poll started in 1824 as an intermittent practice within United States journalism. It marks an early method of gauging public sentiment, with historians noting its irregular use in the press before formal opinion surveys emerged.
Washington observers debate whether rising military leadership signals war with Russia. Analyses stress Russia's limited air power and lack of navy, while U S planners urge a strong air force and missile defense, hinting at a restrained but vigilant approach to global tensions.
A historical 1783 prayer attributed to Washington at Valley Forge asks for divine protection for the United States, urging citizens to uphold obedience to government, brotherly love, justice, mercy, and humility before God. The text reflects early American religious rhetoric guiding national unity.
The Evangelical church schedule lists Sunday School at 10 45 a m and Adult Bible Class with John 14 study, Gospel Service at 7 30 p m with the message Forgiving the Guilty, a Friday Young People Society at West Concord home, and a Saturday class at the church. An anniversary service for Andred Boston Mass occurs Sunday February 23 at 4 p m.
The Woman's Union gathers this afternoon at 3 o clock at the Trinitarian Congregational Church parish house on Hubbard Street in Concord. Miss Emily Hale of Concord Academy will speak on Drama of Worship after the business agenda. Orange and grapefruit juice prices are noted as lower now than in many years.
The Walden Street church lists Rev. John E Wallace as pastor with Robert J Vervey as organist. Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m for all ages through high school, followed by morning worship at 10 45 a m where Rev Wallace preaches the sermon.
The First Church of Christ Scientist Cortcord lists Sunday services at 2045, Sunday school at 1645, and Wednesday testimonial meetings at 1945. Reading room hours are 12 to 4 p.m. on weekdays and holidays. The February 23 lesson is Mind with Bible readings and the text from Science and Health discusses steady thoughts toward virtue, health, and the kingdom within.
A brief kitchen item notes a butter or tare reference with incomplete words about cheese and eggs. It reads like a fragment from a recipe or column with unclear context and no identifiable people or organizations.
The church led by Rev W F Shaughnessy and Rev Joseph W Sullivan offers Masses on Sunday at 7 8 30 and 10 30 o clock with an evening devotions at 5 o clock followed by benediction Stations of the Cross are held Friday afternoon and evening.
Saint Bernard's Church Monument Square lists masses at 7 first 8 15 and 10 36 with CYO movie in hall at 2 p m and benediction after 4 30 p m. Mid week Lenten devotions are on Tuesdays at 7 30 p m led by Rev Michael J Burke and Rev Mark P Sullivan with organist Mrs Juliette A MacLean.
The West Concord Union Church on Main Street lists Rev. Earl K Swearlarid as pastor with Mrs Nina Lind as organist and C Waldo MacWilliams as choir. Children’s classes at 9 30. Morning service at 10 42 with sermons by Rev Swearlana. Friday Couples Club meets at the church.
Sunday services at First Parish Concord on Lexington Road begin with Church School at 9 45 a m Morning Service and Church Hour Kindergarten at 11 a m The sermon titled Companions of the Way will be delivered by Rev Edward P Daniels The Cherus Choir will provide music The Young People’s Society meets at 7 p m A Bible Class led by Rev Daniels holds its first vestry meeting Monday at 8 p m using The Bible and the Comes Reader by M E C. Chasé Authorized Version All are welcome.
Rector Rev Bradford Hastings leads Holy Communion at 8 am and Morning Prayer at 11 am with sermon The Meaning of Lent. Junior Church at 9 15 am. activities include box luncheon and sewing projects. Parish notices mention speaking on the Arapahoe Indians and a hospital veteran population trend.
Rev. Herbert F. Fulton leads a Lent en series beginning Sunday February 23 with a choir program. Sermon topics include Who Founded the Christian Church March 2 What Is the Church March 9 The Church and Our Fellowship March 16 The Church and Our Worship March 23 The Church and Great Living Palm Sunday Our Triumphant King Easter The Road to an Endless Dawn. Church school gathers at 9:30 a.m. for all ages.
Rev Arvo H Niskorien invites Scouts to a board of review on Thursday at 7 30 p m and a Washington Day program on Saturday at 7 30 p m. Sunday features Finnish worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 45 a m junior choir at 4 30 and senior choir at 5 30 English service at 7 p m.
St George's Church Massachusetts holds a Thursday 7 p.m. St Hilda's Guild meeting. Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. Church School for upper levels, 10:45 a.m. Primary and Kindergarten School, and Holy Communion celebrated by the rector. Monday 7:30 p.m. midweek Lent service. Evening Prayer Tuesday at 8:50 p.m. with choir rehearsal.
The South Acton Federated Church lists Rev Gordon A Crook minister Harold Merriam music director Miss Mary Lothrop organist. Services at 10 45 a m with nursery school during the period so mothers may attend. Church school at 9 45 a m Teenage fellowship at 7 89 p m on first and third Sundays with recreation on weekdays or even weeks. All services at Congregational building. More than 15 pounds of coffee consumed by the average American in 1946.
Sunday mass at 9 and 11 o clock Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 3 pm Sunday school after the 9 o clock Mass Wednesday morning at 3 am religious instruction for high school students and at 11 o clock for Junior High school pupils Choir rehearsal at 7 Wednesday evening Saturday morning at 10 o clock instruction Relish and religion by the Feigian Sisters The Way of the Erie 4 pm Friday for children 7 pm for adults Confessions Saturday 3 pm and 7 pm Weekday masses 8 am except Wednesday 7 30 am
Rev Eino J pastor leads a midweek service Thursday February 26 at 730 pm with social hour hosted by Mr and Mrs Oscar Wuori. A February 22 benefit program for Finnish war relief features Rev V V Sundelin as guest speaker. Sunday February 23 Sunday school at 1000 am and evening service at 730 pm with Sundelin preaching.
Morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev Nor m MacLéoh with Harold Merriam directing music and Marion L Jones on organ. Church school at 9 30 and 10 45 for all ages. Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 with Miss Jane Dockerty presiding. Philathéa Class meets Tuesday February 25 at 7 30. Co hosts Mrs Hennys Price and Mrs Arthur Jordan. Entertainments by Mrs Clarence Garlick and Mrs Norman Davis. Cub Scouts meet Tuesday 7 and play rehearsal 7 30 coached by Mrs Frank Primiafio. Rev Earl K Sweatland guest speaker midweek service Wednesday 7 with choir 8. All welcome.
Sunday school lessons and vestry meetings announced with times for junior and senior Christian Endeavor groups. Choir rehearsal, women’s club planning for a fair, Yankee swap games, and a parent group banquets are listed with dates and locations.
The program for a series begins Sunday with six by the newly offered choir topic for a series of Lenten lessons. Founded the Church, the remainder of the top series will be found at Maynard church in church school at worship service. Available for all ages. All in the community are invited to worship in our early morning service strengthening the church and community.
A brief church notice announces morning worship at 10 40 with Mrs Delancey Hu as super intendent and a youth service at 6 pm. The message extends a warm greeting to all attendees.
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