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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
4
A fragmentary item mentions Bix Main Street in Concord Massachusetts with unclear context and a numeric fragment 1180 8. No further readable details establish event or person.
Nation leaders debate a new labor bill linked to the Taft Hartley era. Critics say it lacks real law and empowers actions during national emergencies. Figures like Truman and Taft Hartley era voices are cited while concerns rise about taxes and party policy shifts.
The writeup narrates Rob Lester's letters from overseas during the war and after, detailing name origins and life aboard the U S Maritime Service. It covers severe winter, fuel shortages, and adoption of sawdust and brickettes as heating. Lester, born in Maynard and a 1935 high school graduate, married a Portland woman.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Leonard Benoit announce the birth of their son Benjamin L Benoit III at Emerson on Wednesday February 16. The mother Natalie A Blanchard is formerly of Win foggeting ay he ony agg. Grandparents are Nathan T Blanchard of Win foggeting ay he ony agg and L Benoit of Concord Lowell.
Colonel Whitney a long time district figure who enlisted in 1930 and rose through Concord and Lowell units to command of the Second Battalion during Guadalcanal. He later served as executive officer and earned multiple decorations including the Silver Star and Bronze Star. He is married and practices law in Concord with Whitney Sheehan and Williams.
Ebert M. Wardwell seeks reelection as moderator and Cornelia Lawrence runs for a second term as town clerk after succeeding Elsie E. Rose. Assessor George E. Jones seeks his 10th three year term, having served the town 27 years in that role. Other offices are expected to be reelected or filled without opposition unless write in candidates arise.
A. Page to speak on Articles 11 12 13 14 as Municipal Light Board chair. Julian W. Ballou to discuss Article 7 wages for town employees and respond to remarks. Danforth W. Comins to represent Selectmen on Articles 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 41. E Clifford Goodspeed invited. residents urged to bring town reports for discussion clarity.
The lines express enduring hope despite soul and body distress, held aloft by a persistent inner fire. The speaker clings to a steadfast motive amid harsh conditions, trusting that hope persists through time and circumstance.
Concord Mass February 22 1949 letters discuss the town budget request of about 665000 for current expenses versus 577742.51 in 1948 and a tax rate near 57.60 per thousand. Additional appropriations could raise the rate to 60.00 63.00 per thousand with likely $300 home impacts on a 5000 assessment. The writer calls these hidden taxes and stresses school needs for children.
The town urges restraint on nonessential building due to steady material costs and a Massachusetts survey showing over 10 000 vacant houses in moderate price ranges. Voters are advised to study the Town Report, attend Finance Committee meetings, and prepare intelligently for Town Meeting while considering school needs.
Concord First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord offers Sunday services at 10 45 a m Sunday School and a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 45 p m Reading Room at 24 Main Street operates 11 a m to 4 pm on weekdays and holidays. The article notes nursery care and a sermon theme from Isaiah 11 1 and John 11 and passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
Our Lady Help of Christians Church announces Masses Sunday February 27 at 7 830 and 1030 with Novena to Our Lady every Tuesday at 730 p m Ash Wednesday details follow with pastor Rev Alexander J McCarthy and organists Mrs John Kerns and Mrs Walter Dow.
A brief notice states that a ae is available during the meeting at 9:30 o'clock.
Sunday events include masses at 8 15, 10, 11 30 with a 6 15 children mass downstairs. Tue 7 pm St Jude service, 7 39 pm Monster Penny Sale at Monument Hall. Ash Wednesday March 2. Sermon titled This Gate by the chorus choir. Couples Club meets Feb 26 at 8 30 pm in the vestry.
Sunday events at West Concord Union Church include 9:30 a.m. church school with superintendent Mrs Norman E. Johanson, 10:45 a.m. morning worship with a sermon by the minister, and a 7 p.m. gathering for junior and senior high school youths in the parlors. A nursery is provided for children.
Trinity holds Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and services at 10 a.m. including Children’s worship for grades 1-6, Junior youth for grades 7-8, and a student discussion group with nursery and kindergarten areas. North Dakota reports 1,031 homemakers clubs and 15,500 members in 1948.
Maynard St Casimir Church announces Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o clock with Sunday school after the 9 o clock service. Daily parish mass at 7 am. Confessions Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 30 pm. Additional services include 9 o clock upstairs for adults and 10 15 for children, Benediction for high school students Wednesday at 8 am, Miraculous Medal novena and CCD meeting Wednesday evenings at 8 pm.
Rev Harry Goll directs Morning Prayer and sermon at 10 45 a m every Sunday except the fourth. Holy Communion at 8 a m on the second Sunday and at 8 and 10 45 a m on the fourth. Church School 9 15 a m. Finnish Worship 11 a m. Sunday Feb 27 Sunday School 10 a m. Couples Club meets March 1 at 19 Dartmouth Street 7 30 p m with refreshments.
Rev Robert E Burt Ministers church hosts 930 Sunday School and junior department 1045 morning worship Pilgrim fellowship for high school youth and a calendar fellowship meeting in the church with Marion Jones assisting.
Pastor Rev R W Heikkinen leads services on Sunday February 27 with Sunday School at 10 am The Lutheran Hour airs at 12 noon on WLAW and 12 30 pm on WNAC Finnis h Service at 7 pm and English Service at 8 pm WLAW and WNAC are listed stations The theme verse from Ephesians 2 8 is cited
Henry E. Leech, pastor, leads Sunday activities at Maynard Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Topic: The Difference Between a Moral and a Christian Man. Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting and choir rehearsal at the parsonage.
Announcement for Rev Gunnar and Deslogz leading Sunday school and adult biblia study. Message references “The Glory of the Cross” with an event on March 2 and a prior date February 25. An emphasis on a church gathering in a local community setting.
Henry E Leech leads Sudbury Methodist services with Sunday School at 10 45 and Youth Fellowship at 7 in the evening. The article summarizes church activities and timings for Sunday.
The fragment references a church event on Ash Wednesday with a penitential office and communion at the chapel. It mentions church school and an altar service scheduled around 10 a.m. on a noted date. This OCR line is incomplete but indicates a religious service schedule.
The Sunday service features Morning Worship on February 13 with a sermon titled Life's As Supports. Leaders include Rev Relph Ernest Rev John oe 30 and Dr. Bayt delivering the sermon. a Sunday school session and a women's choral group are also noted.
In Bedford the Morning service at Fellowship is at 6 with Sunday school at 1. Masses at 8 and 9 15 at St Michael's Catholic Church. Rev William E Kesrigay resides at 154 Great Rd with Mrs Brennan. Benediction noted.
Sunday School at 9 30 morning and nursery at 10 45. Youth fellowship session at 7 00 pm. Choir rehearsals at 7 30 pm. Rev Marshall leads, with historical group activities listed. Local church announcements summarize weekly worship schedule.
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