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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1947
Page
5
A garbled 1908 notice from a postal publication describes second class rates and subscription details. It references 75 cents and lists figures that imply postage or insertion charges. The fragment suggests an official notice about publication or rates.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss price changes after decontrol, with some prices rising while others fall. Mentions Bureau of Labor statistics, increased supply of goods, and black market activity, plus a midwestern dentist considering models for advertising.
Dorothy Wyman a globe trotter and Boston Globe writer will address St Bernard’s Confraternity at Monument Hall after the 8 15 mass Sunday morning January 12. The convert author has written novels and stories and reported many trials including the Nox on murder case. She is a mother of three sons who served in World War II and a grandmother.
Harmon reports 374 industrial research laboratories in 160 New England cities in 1946, up 69 percent since 1938, citing newer products and broader research use. He describes the England Council and its 108 directors, notes Massachusetts wealth, and outlines aims to improve management and labor relations.
The report notes sulfadiazine reduces complications in scarlet fever and other streptococcal respiratory infections, highlighting its potential as an effective treatment.
The Acton Garden Club held its January session at Center Congregational Church with President Mrs John Pettingell presiding. Guest speaker Mrs Philip Vanderhoof of Concord presented Nantucket homes and gardens photos. Awards were given for Christmas doorway honors to Mrs Joseph Hawthorne, Concord. second to Mrs Leslie H Lewis, Acton Center. honorable mention to Mrs Henry Johnson, Acton Center.
Funeral services for Walter I. Taylor of Wetherbee road East Acton were conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. Gilbert S. Zimmerman at Center Congregational Church with burial in Woodlawn cemetery Acton Center. Honorary pallbearers were neighbors including Arthur Freese John Fisher Richard O Neill Walter Gi Nell William Gallagher and J Henry Engman. The Somerville native, 68, retired a year ago from the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad after 30 years service. He is survived by Harriet Butterfield Taylor his widow and two daughters Helen Parkhurst of Chelmsford and Esther Taylor of Miami Florida. One grandson also survives.
Mayor John D. Lynch of Cambridge spoke to the Holy Name Society at St. Bernard's Church on The Catholic Man in Public Life. The talk followed the 8:15 mass led by Rev. Michael Joseph Burke, with Holy Communion for members. The Holy Name mass will now be at 8:15 followed by light breakfast. Edward McKenna, 88, led the communion. No evening meeting was held.
Acton youths from the poultry club led by Frank Taylor attended a judging school at Essex County Agricultural School last Saturday with George Erickson. In Middlesex county competition Acton boys won ribbons: Philip Rimbach blue, David Engman second, Frank Taylor third, Richard Barnhart fourth. Some will compete in the statewide contest at the Boston Poultry Show later this month.
The 15 000 members of 118 junior chambers of commerce in Texas form the largest group of Jaycees in the nation.
The Rev Alfredo B Starratt and his wife Mrs Starratt with daughters PollyAnne and Patricia depart soon for Uchang China where he will teach at Central China University. He is a Boston University and Episcopal Theological School graduate and near completion of a PhD at Harvard. He formerly served as rector of St Annes Church in South Lincoln and as substitute at Trinity Episcopal Church.
The St. Bernard's parish launches a six part whist series at Monument Hall under the Stub Bardville group. The Depot section hosts next Wednesday January 15 with five more events on January 23 30 and February 5 12 at Quarter Center.
Concord minister Rev. Edward Perry Daniels spoke on New Ventures in Religious Service at the First Parish Unitarian Church during the regular Sunday worship on January 5. The service featured music from the chorus choir.
Concord Corp. Ralph P. Hosmer Camp in USWY plans a Thursday night gathering in the ee Building. James N. Ber, recently elected commander, will preside as Archie P.ras resignations noted.
Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school likewise at 10 45. Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 7 45. Reading Room open weekdays 12 to 4 excluding holidays. Sacrament for Sunday January 12. Golden text from John 6 33 and Psalms 139 23 24. Correlative passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures included.
Rev. Bradford Hastings rector invites parishioners to morning services at 8 and 11 o clock on Sunday January 12 at Trinity Church Elm Street.
The Sunday school meets at 9 30 in the morning with Kinder ton gathering for younger children. Morning service at 10 45 features a sermon by Rev. Earl K. Sweatland with Mrs. Nina Lind at the organ.
The Lexington Road church under Pastor Rev. Edward P. Daniels holds morning service at 11 with a sermon titled My Neighbor and choir music. A kindergarten starts at 9 45 and the Couples Club meets in the vestry at 8 30 p m on Saturday January 18.
At Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Sunday January 12 Masses will be held at 7 8 30 and 10 30 o clock with Rev W F Shaughnessy pastor Rev Joseph W Sullivan curate and Mrs John Kerns organist listed as organizers
St Bernard's Church Monument Square lists Mass times for Sunday January 12 at 7 815 and 1030 o'clock with Rev Michael J Burke pastor Rev Mark P Sullivan curate and Mrs Juliette A MacLean organist scheduled to serve.
Long Street Pastor Harry P. Odland lists church activities for Sunday January 12. Sunday school begins at 10 45 in the morning and the evening gospel service is scheduled for 730.
Walden Street pastor Rev John E Wallace leads Sunday worship at 10 45 with classes for all ages through high school Organist is Robert J Vervey Friday January 10 square dancing in parish hall at p m Thursday January 16 Woman's Union at 3 p m
Catholics note Family Sunday on January 12 and invite families from Our Lady Help of Christians and St. Bernard's to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion together. Holy Name Society will host a guest speaker Joseph Smith from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and benediction will follow upstairs.
Maynard St Casimir’s Church Great Road Maynard Rev Francis Miaskiewicz DCL pastor schedules Masses Sundays 9 and 11 Sunday school after the 8 mass Benediction at 3 pm Wednesdays 8 am religious instruction for high school and 11 for junior high Choir rehearsal 7 pm Saturday 10 am instruction for children in Polish and religion Confessions Saturday 3 pm and 7 pm Weekday Masses 8 am except Wednesday 7 30 am.
Pastor Arvo Niskans announces events at St Johns Lutheran. Boy Scout Troop 4 meets Thursday at 7 30 p m. Finnish worship Sunday at 9 50 a m with Sunday school 10 45. Choir 5 20 p m English service 7 00 p m. Junior choir Monday 3 45 p m. Lutheran Brotherhood meets Tuesday at J E Johnson 25 River street 7 30 p m. Church board meets Wednesday 7 30 p m.
Rev Norman C MacLean leads morning worship at 10 45 with organist Miss Marion L Jones and choir. Church school at 9 30 and 10 45. Pilgrim Fellowship to Marlboro Sunday at 5 00. Men's Fraternal League meets Jan 14 at 8 00, Cub Scouts at 7 00. Trustees and finance committee meet Jan 13 at 7 30 followed by religious education at 8 00. Annual church meeting Jan 15 at 7 30.
Rev E Hamalainen presides at Thursday January 9 mid week service followed by a social hour at 7 30 p m sponsored by Mr and Mrs Eino Eklurid Coffee Table. Sunday January 12 worship at 10 00 a m classes resumed last Sunday cooperation requested to ensure child attendance.
St George's Church Maynard Mass Rev Harry E Gell rector Gordon Price curate worship times include 9 30 am church school upper grades 10 45 am church school Peters dept kindergarten 10 45 am morning prayer and sermon Sabra League meeting set for Monday January 13 at 7 30 pm St Hilda's Guild meets Thursday January 16 at 7 pm Annual parish meeting with supper for adults planned Saturday January 25 ongoing activities listed
The annual Christmas party for St. Casimir's parish, sponsored by the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was held in the church hall on Sunday afternoon. The program included readings and a moving pie, community singing and games, with Santa Claus distributing gifts and candy to the children.
Services for week of January include Sunday school at 9 30 a m Regular morning service at 11 with sermon The Light of the World by Mr Duplissey Misses Helen and Barbara will sing with the Christian-Ep choir Junior Endorsers meet at 3 p m Memorial Church invites all to worship and join in community work with Woman's Association meeting Saturday evening with Mr Blissey speaking and guests welcome
James V. Miller is minister at Union Church with worship Sunday at 9 30 a m and Sunday school. Delancey Hunter serves as superintendent with Young People's Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. A warm welcome extends to all.
Congregational church announcements list the Universalist Church services in January at 10 45 AM with Miss Mary Lothrop and C Harold Merriam named among organizers. References to Six man football popularity appear as a separate note.
The probate court in Middlesex County hears a petition by the estate’s administrator seeking authority to continue the administration of Peter T. White’s estate. Objects must file a written appearance by January 16 in Cambridge before Judge Legend. Witness Loring P. Jordan, clerk, dated 1946.
Notice to interested parties that Nellie F. Carver's estate petition is in Middlesex County Probate Court. Noble J. Morton acts as executor without surety. Object by appearance written or by attorney before the Cambridge court on the set day in the forenoon of the specified date in 1947.
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