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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1948

Page

4

Parking Meter Growth Across U S Cities

The rise of parking meters spreads rapidly with 473 cities using them. Most meters are in cities of 100 000 to 200 000 population and in the 5 000 to 100 000 group. Some smaller towns oppose meters citing trade shifts to non meter communities. A Oregon town voted to remove meters to protect local business. The piece also calls for congressional inquiry into tax free pensions for former Army and Navy officers and potential retirement pay abuse.

United States Vehicular Parking, Ltd Fere ‘Bre Tole Kiln Sinree Ihg Oregon Army Navy Congress

Basketeers Reach Semi Finals in Small School Tourney

Concord High advances to the semi finals after two wins in the small school basketball tournament. They face Needham High today in Charlestown with a final at the Boston Arena likely on Saturday.

Concord Concord High Baskeeters Needham High Charlestown Boston Arena

18th Alarm For Automobile Fire In Concord

Concord firemen answered the 18th alarm of 1948 for a car fire on Thoreau Street around 12:30 noon Tuesday. Mrs John W Hutchinsons vehicle burned briefly but damage was slight with Fireman Carleton Walker responding.

Concord Thoreau Street John W. Hutchinson Carleton Walker

Concord School Committee Meets Wednesday

The Concord School Committee will meet Wednesday evening March 4 at 7 30 at Concord High School library. Chairman Mrs Winslow J Damon will preside and it is expected that the organization for the coming year will take place after the election on Monday.

Concord Concord School Committee Concord High School Winslow J. Damon

Lenten Sermon Delivered at Our Lady Help of Christians

Rev. John B. Welsh of Sacred Heart Church Malden preached the Lenten sermon at the Our Lady Help of Christians Church mid week service. Services will continue each Wednesday at 7:30 p m with benediction following.

Concord Public Schools Resume After Winter Vacation

Concord public schools will resume classes next Monday morning at the usual hours following a winter break that ended Friday February 20. The district authority notes the return date as March 1 with normal schedules to be followed.

Concord

Career Day Success At Concord High School

A detailed list of speakers during three periods at Concord High School Career Day featured leaders from medicine, engineering, education, industry, and the arts. Notable attendees included Dr. John W. Boynton, Miss Elmina Snow, Kenneth Fox, John Alden, and Roland R. Darling. The event concluded with a Rotary Club luncheon and a morning assembly address by Roland R. Darling.

Museum of Fine Arts Boston J. Joseph Tansey Wentworth Institute Building Trades Charles M. Sparkes Boston University Malcolm McCabe Massachusetts Retail Groceries and Provisions Dealers Association Alvin H. Ball Boston Conservatory of Music Jane Merrill Children’s Hospital Henry N. Lamar Harvard Athletic Association Fred T. Boyd Concord Realtor Boston Real Estate Board John I. Taylor Boston Globe W. Nelson Bump American Airlines Nathan Grier Parke Allister F. MacDougall Middlesex County Extension Service Robert Roland, R. Darling Roary Club

Episcopal Churches Plan Fund Drive for Europe Relief

The 1947 Episcopal Church reports over five million dollars in cash and fifteen million pounds of supplies sent to war torn Europe and Asia. A 1948 goal targets another million dollars, with Rt. Rev. Henry Knox Sherrill announcing via large radio network across the United States on February 29. The campaign aims to blend spiritual aid with physical relief, asserting only the church can address the spiritual hunger alongside material need.

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop’s Fund Mtafs Presiding Henry K. Sherrill Europe Asia Henry Knox Sherrill Sherrill United States Scopal United Nations Star

Bedford Church of Christ Service Schedule

Rev. William E. Mack presides at morning service at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 9 40 a m Mrs Leila M Blake is organist Pilgrim Fellowship meets at 6 30 pm and morning worship begins at 11 a m.

Church OF Christ William E. Mack Leila M. Blake Pilgrim Fellowship

First Parish Unitarian Church Service

Rev. Richard C. Sechrist presides as pastor with church school at 10:00 a.m. Morning service follows at 1:00 p.m.

First Parish Church Unitarian Richard C. Sechrist

St. Michael's Church Schedule with Masses and Benediction

Rev. William Kerrigan pastor. Mrs. Wm. E. Brennan organist. Masses at 8 00 9 15 and 11 15. Benediction after the 9 15 mass. Sunday school follows the Benediction.

ST. Michael’s Church Catholic William Kerrigan Wm. E. Brennan

Marlboro Parish to Host Episcopal Relief Broadcast

A United Nations statement warns of a dying generation amid child casualties. Marlboro Holy Trinity parish cooperates with Episcopal relief. Rev Chiera reports radio equipment ready for the Presiding Bishop’s address to a full church congregation.

Marlboro Holy Trinity Parish Chiera

Acton P T A Benefit Party Draws Local Guests

Mrs Gerald Hollis hosted a benefit in South Acton to aid the Acton P T A. Attendees included Mr and Mrs O Gardner Ferguson Mr and Mrs John Creighton Mr and Mrs William Chipman and Mr and Mrs Gerald Hollis. Other town groups plan further efforts to fund bus transportation to basketball games.

Gerald Hollis School Street South Acton Acton P. T. A Acton O'Gardner Ferguson John Creighton William Chipman P.T. A

Leap Year Dance Planned by Class of Fifty

The Class of 50 will hold a Leap Year dance in Blanchard Hall this Friday evening at 8:00 o'clock. The event is hosted by students and invites all members of the school community to attend and enjoy an evening of music and dancing.

Blanchard Hall

Sudbury Henry E. Leech Pastor at Maynard Church

Sunday services next Sunday feature Morning Worship at 9 30 with a sermon by the pastor and a talk to the Go To Church Band. Sunday School in the vestry at 10 45. Youth Fellowship led by Mrs. Kenneth MacMurtry in the vestry at 7 p.m. High School folks invited.

Henry E. Leech Brooks St Maynard Tel Kenneth MacMurtry

Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury Activity Notes

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m sermon by Dr Bayes Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts attend in a body Cornet solo by David Bentley membership training class led by Rev John Copp Next class meeting at J C Hall home February 29 at 5 p m light supper by Beverly Giles and Shirley Tallant Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Woman's Association executive board meet February 26 at Mrs Bartlett home A Maynard church school leadership class attended by teachers taught by Miss Moescher Smorgasbord and entertainment planned for Friday March 5 Supper at 6 30 p m Swedish dances square dances by Carl Roos for all

Beverly Giles Shirley Tallant Christian Endeavor The Woman’s Association Bartlett Congregational Church Maynard Moescher Carl Roos

Saint Ann's Parish Mass Schedule Weekend Services

Saint Ann's Parish announces Sunday Masses at 7 30, 9 and 11 a.m. Holyday Masses at 6 30, 8 and 9 a.m. Daily Mass at 7 30 a.m. First Friday Mass at 7 30 a.m.

Elizabeth Episcopal Mission Service Schedule

Concord road Sudbury rector Dr William Wolf presides at Sunday morning prayer and Church School at 10:00 a m Communion observed on the first Sunday each month Everyone welcome to services.

Concord Road Sudbury William Wolf

Mrs Virginia Ann and Daughter Leave for Cruise Aboard Lady Nelson

Mrs Virginia Ann of Nashawtuc Hill and her daughter Miss Virginia Armstrong departed last Saturday for a cruise in southern waters aboard the Canadian luxury liner Lady Nelson.

Concord Virginia Ann Nashawtuc Hill Virginia Armstrong

Correction notice from the Republican State Committee

A correction states that Sherman Blair of Everett, Massachusetts was identified incorrectly as president of the state Republican committee. The Enterprise editors apologize for the error and fix the record.

Concord Republiet Sherman Blair Everett Cz Massachusetts State

Maynard St Casimir's Church Masses and Schedules

Maynard Street Casimir's Church announces Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o'clock with Sunday School after the 9 o'clock service Lent devotions at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon confirmation class follows. Weekday masses at 8 a.m. except Wednesday 7 30 a.m. High school and junior high programs at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Way of the Cross at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday. Confessions Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m.

ST. Bridget’s Church D. Edward O'Bryan Helphes O. Duquette Thomas W. Moriarty Josef P. Dineen Parpemass Conference of Religious Holy Name Society

Methodist Church Sets February 29 Services and Postponements

Maynard church activities include Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship with sermon and children's talk at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship meets at the parsonage at 6:30 p.m. Adelphi Class gathering delayed for one week. Len ten series third service led by Rev. Claude H Voorheis at 7 p.m. Conference for March 5 postponed per district superintendent.

Methodist Church Adelphi Congregational Methodist Claude H.voorheis United States Army Cochituate Community Church

Finnish EV Mission Rev Hamalainen News Service

Pastor Eino J Hamalainen leads a mid week service on Thursday February 26 at 7 39 p m A special program features Robert Iscensee of Concord Mass talking about missionary work in Japan Miss Martha Miero Sanna Lipponen and Mrs Eino Vehanen deliver Japanese mission talks Coffee table sponsors are Mr and Mrs Albert Hendrickson The church holds its monthly meeting Saturday February 28 at 7 30 p m Sunday February 29 school at 10 00 a m with no evening service The pastor will speak at the Finnish Kaleva Festival program at the Finish Temperance Hall.

Mission Congregational Church Eino J.hamalainen Robert Iscnsée Concord Mass Martha’ Miero Sanna Lipponen Eino Vehanen Japan Al‘bert Hendrickson Finish Temperance Hall

Union Church Weekly Schedule for Rev MacLean Speaker

The Union Church schedule lists Rev Norman C MacLean as pastor with morning services at 10 45 and church school for all ages. Activities include Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 00 and various meetings through the week led by church officers and guest speakers.

Concord Sunday Services Open With Reading Room Invite

Concord Sunday services begin at 10 45 with Sunday school and a 7 45 Wednesday testimonial meeting. Reading Room at 24 Main Street Milldam hours 11 to close on week days excluding holidays. Nursery provided for young children during services. Lesson subject Christ Jesus with verses from Psalms Isaiah and Science and Health cited.

Milldam Main Street

West Concord Union H Church Activities Schedule

The Sunday program for February 29, 1948 features 330 Church School 45 Kindergarten during morning worship 10 45 Morning worship with a sermon by the minister 5 30 Junior Young Peoples 6 30 Young Peoples.

West Concord Union

Community Church Plans Lenten Services and Radio Talk

The Hart Goll church welcomes the junior choir Friday 3 30 p m with a 4 00 p m church school session and a 10 45 a m morning prayer when Rt Rev Henry Knox Sherrall will address the congregation via network radio. He will discuss the Presiding Bishop's fund for world relief and Church World Service administration. Wednesday 7 30 p m features evening prayer and litany with guest preacher Rev Eric Lawrence of St Pauls Brookline.

Cromer Hart Goll Ravens Henry Knox Sherrall Churches of America Church World Service, Inc Presiding Bishop’s Fund Church World Service Frederic Lawrence St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Brookline

Stow Union Evangelical Church Service Times

Rev James V Miller leads Sunday worship at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 939 a m and Christian Endeavor Young People at 645 p m in Stow Union Evangelical Church services and programs on Sunday.

Church Stow James V. Miller Christian Endeavor

Church Services Announced for Unitation Parish

Paul Ni Carnes leads the church school at 9 30 a m with Miss Anne Derby as Superintendent The morning service is at 11 00 a m and the Youth Group meets at 7 p m Sunday evening

Unitation Paul Ni Carnes Anne Derby

Prodigal With Water

New York uses about 1 127 000 000 gallons daily and wastes 200 000 000 through leaks. Water Commissioner John M Cannella says wastage could supply eight cities the size of Newark. A total of 7 485 big game hunters from 42 states plus Alaska and Washington DC entered Wyoming last fall to hunt.

New York John M. Cannella Newark N. J Alaska Washington, D. C Wyoming

Saint Bernard parish notices and mass schedule

Catholic St Bernard list shows Rev Michael Burt Rev Edward Manuel Perrault Miss Claire Austin. Masses Sundays Feb 29 to May 8 at 8:15 and 10:30 with Benediction 4 3. Tuesday evenings St Jude at 7 30. Friday Stations at 7 30 and Lent. Daily masses at 7 00.

ST. Bernard Michael. J. Burt Edward F. Manuel Perrault Claire Austin U St. Jude

Our Lady Help Christians Church Service Schedule

Rev Alexander and Rev Sullivan lead services with Sunday masses at 8 30 and 10 30. Novena at 5 p m. Lent midweek stations Wednesday at 2 45 p m. Lent for children 1 p m and adults. Daily Mass 7 a m.

OUR Lady Help Christians CH Alexander Joseph W. Sulliers John Kerns Cros

Evangelical Church Service Schedule Noted

Sunday service at 10:45 a.m. and gospel service at 7:30 p.m. A midweek meeting is listed for Wednesday at 8 p.m. The Friday program targets the Young People at 8 p.m.

Church

Trinity Church Services and March Schedule Highlight

The Trinity Episcopal Church in Bradford lists Sunday February 8 with Holy Communion at 9 45 a m and 11 17 a m services and children's hour at 10 a m Morning sermon by Presiding Bishopric. March events include Social Responsibility talk and a Wednesday Holy Communion with missionary sewing and a talk by Ralph Barrow on The Miracle of Church by Rev Gardiner Day and Congregational references.

Trinity Chun Episcopal Bradford Hastin Holy Sudbury Birill Sion Ralph Barrow Trinity Gardiner Day

Trinitarian Sunday Services Schedule

Rev John Wallace leads Sunday worship at 9 30 a m with classes at 11 a m in the George Tafts area. A nursery will be available during the service.

Trinitarian Congregational John

Concord parish notices and program highlights

The First Parish Concord details a Sunday morning service with a sermon on Concord Academy and music by Vittoria and Mozart. A tea follows the service. An event for King’s Daughters is planned for Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the vestry, with Lenten observances noted for March 1.

Concord Suney Apte Concord Academy Vittoria, Grand Mozart King’s Daughters

Evangelical Lang St Pastor Preaches Galatians Study

The pastor at Evangelical Lang St. holds Sunday services at 10 45 a m with Bible class for all ages and an evening sermon at 7 30 p m A mid week service is planned for March with focus on the Epistle of Galatians from St Paul notes indicate a study guide and lesson plans for the congregation

Evangelical Church Lang St Gunnar A

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