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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
4
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General Eisenhower was chosen to lead North Atlantic defense forces amid broad support. The appointment signals a focused effort on deterrence and war prevention, with Eisenhower’s proven leadership in the army and past presidency of Columbia University cited as assets.
Sergeant Stanley M Kulik of the US Marine Corps writes from Camp Lejeune North Carolina thanking Mr Dineen and the people of Maynard for a Christmas gift. He notes the kindness of the citizens toward service members and expresses appreciation on behalf of current and former townspeople in the service.
The list of candidates includes Charles Myette Ivan D Servais James E Finan Frank Gow er William G Ryan Mary F Garvey David B Little Edward F Loughlin Gertude H Rideout Goodspeed Pauline D Ward Kennan Damon William T Magoon Donald M Smith measurers of lumber Charles R Voigt Benjamin F Clark ce metery committee There are no trustees of town donations up for re election this year.
Members of the Congregational church in Maynard will gather Wednesday evening January 17 at 7 30 to hear reports from groups and officers and elect new committees and officers for the coming year. Refreshments will follow hosted by the Philathea Class.
At the West Concord CDA meeting Rev James Keating state junior CDA chaplain spoke after the business session led by Mrs Margaret O Grady grand regent. An upcoming birthday party was announced for February 6 at Monument hall Concord chaired by Mrs Margaret Dickey with refreshments by Mrs Loretta Frawley and committee.
The N E Unitarian Women plan a Thursday January 18 gathering at 10 30 a m as guests of Arlington First Congregational Parish. The program by the N E Associate Alliance titled Building for Peace features speakers from Argentina East Guinea and Pakistan with time for questions and discussion.
South Acton Universalist Church to hold annual meeting in the vestry January 13 at 8 PM with a 6 30 PM covered dish supper. A card party is set for January 15 at 8 PM in the vestry with organizers listed.
Richmond fire crews rush to 2708 Hull Street where Fire Company 17 Lt. P. S. Horton directed engines and arrived in time to prevent the residence from burning. The action reflects swift response by local fire department.
The article argues that old fashioned dining rooms give way to bright flexible spaces. It suggests combining living and dining areas with unified decor and built in cabinets for dining accessories. Flexible screens or Dutch doors offer dining privacy while preserving flow.
Room design tips guide blending patterns with plains across hall dining living areas. Advice covers wall paper choices higher ceilings ceiling painting, flooring options for busy homes, use of rugs waxed floors and furniture scaling for small and large rooms.
Reverend F S Miaskiewicz presents Sunday Masses at 9 and 11 o clock with a Sunday school after the 9 o’clock service. Weekday Masses at 8 am except Wednesday at 7 30 am. Religious instruction for high school at 8 am and junior high at 11 am Wednesday. Confessions 3 and 7 pm Saturday.
Chaplain Thomas L. Doyle preaches Friday at 6 with Share-A-Dish and colored slides. Sunday school starts at 9 45 followed by morning worship at 11.
Gleasondale Gleasondale Methodist Church announces services at 11 00 a m led by Rev Newell S Booth Jr with soloist Mrs Ellen Haapala and Sunday school at 10 00 a m
Stow FIRST PARISH UNITARIAN lists Rev. C O Richardson Jr as pastor and Anne Derby as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m with a youth group meeting at 7 p m.
Reverend Robert Dempsey leads services with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m. Daring Daniels at 5 30 p m and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Bible Club Thursday at 3 00 p m and cottage prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m.
Union Church men faced West Acton Baptist Church in Harvard and dropped two of three games. Players included Paul Paquet Philip Weinmann William Hastings Robert Lawson and Pastor Dempsey. Weekly matches occur every Tuesday with midweek prayer at Mr. and Mrs. Robblee on Great Road. Christian Endeavor plans a Friday January 19 two act comedy Hot Water at 8 pm with free will offering for Sunday school curtains.
First Parish in Stow will hold its annual parish meeting on Saturday evening January 13 at 7 30 p m in the church vestry with officer and committee reports and elections. A parish supper at 6 30 p m served by the Stowe Alliance precedes the meeting and all members and friends are invited. On January 11 the Stow Alliance hosts a penny sale at Mrs Charles Macler’s home on Great Road. Rev and Mrs Charles O Richardson Jr announce the adoption of a four year old daughter Penelope born Dec 27 at the parsonage.
West Acton The Friendship Society voted to move monthly meetings to the third Monday at West Acton Baptist Church. The group sponsors a public rummage sale on Saturday January 13 from 11 am to 4 pm with items left at Mrs Ella Campbell or Mrs Donald Feltus.
Concord St Bernard’s Church in Monument Square lists Masses Sunday January 14 at 7 8 9 10 11 30 and a St Jude novena each Tuesday night at 7 30 led by Pastor Rev Michael J Burke and Curate Rev John J Foley.
Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord lists masses at 7 830 and 1030. A novena honoring Our Lady is held weekly Tuesday at 730. Reverend John J Scollan is pastor with Mrs Walter Dow and David Gallagher designated organists.
The Concord church on Lexington Road hosts a Sunday program with church school at 9 35 a m and morning service at 11 00 a m The minister will preach on Your Tomorrow Music by the chorus choir The Young Peoples Society meets in the vestry at 7 p m
The Trinity Church on Elm Street lists Rev. Bradford Hastings and Mrs. Margaret Ridout as organist. Services include Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., family worship at 9:30, student confirmation at 10, vestry at 4:30, student groups at 7, and a student and parent forum at 8 p.m. Also notes a worship commission meeting Monday night and women's reading and prayers Tuesday afternoon.
Walden Street services listed with Rev. Robert H. Barber pastor. 9:30 a m church school 11 a m sermon Giving the Devil His Due by Mr Barber 7:30 p m Young Peoples Fellowship guest from St Luke's Roxbury Entertainment refreshments. Wednesday Jan 24 annual parish meeting and reception to new members.
Long Street pastor Rev. Gunnar A. Gunderson leads a unified morning worship at 10 30 with Sunday school and adult Bible class. Morning and gospel services follow at 11 15 and 7 30. Communion is postponed due to weather. Ministerial Pension Fund offering collected. Youth Fellowship Friday 8 pm. Mid week Hour of Power service Wednesday 8 pm.
West Concord Union Church announces Rev Edwin B Nylen minister Mrs Nina Lind organist 9 30 a m church school for all ages 10 45 a m worship sermon by the minister 7 30 p m Young People meeting new officers in charge Wednesday Jan 17 2 30 p m Helping Hand Society meets in church parlors for monthly meeting
Sunday services at 10 45 a m Sunday school at 10 45 a m Testimonial meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 Reading room on Mill Dam at 24 Main Street Hours 11 a m to 4 p m weekdays holidays excepted Nursery provided for children too young for Sunday school and parents attending services Cordial invitation to all to attend services and use reading room
Mr and Mrs Jerome Monahan drove 65 miles from Wakefield to Connecticut to surprise their in laws only to find the in laws had driven to Wakefield to surprise them in a humorous turn of events.
St Bridget’s Church lists daily Mass at 7 a.m. Confessions Saturdays 3 to 5 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday masses at 7, 9, 10:15, 11:30 in upper and lower churches, Lake Boone chapel mass 10:30. Benediction and Miraculous Medal Novena on Wednesday 7:30. Religious instruction classes planned for senior and junior high on Wednesdays.
Reverend Robert E Burt ministers services with 9 30 Sunday school for all ages 10 45 morning worship 3 30 Junior Pilgrim Fellowship 6 30 Senior Pilgrim Fellowship Weekly events include January 11 Couples Club at the church 16 Junior Choir 17 Senior Choir rehearsal and 30 Annual church meeting Local readers are invited to attend all activities.
Rev. David Covell presides with assistants Carlton Gamble and John Hird. Sunday services include Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon at 10:45 a.m. Church School meets at 9:15 a.m.
Rev. Jonathan Aho invites the congregation to an important meeting at 8 p m at the church. Divine Worship is scheduled for 11 a m with all members urged to attend.
Pastor Rev. Eino Hamalainen leads a devotional Thursday January 11 at 7 30 p m Coffee table sponsored by Lena Mattila Sunday January 14 features Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Worship Service at 11 a m.
St John s Evangelical Lutheran church in Maynard hosts a candlelight service on Sunday January 14 featuring guest speaker Rev Milton Gustafson The 15th a Sunday School teachers meeting is at 7 30 p m at Mrs Flora Hietanen s home 19 Concord Street January 16 Tuesday Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Aino Laurila s home on Douglas Avenue at 7 30 p m
Maynard Rey and Robert K. Jones Jr lead the Methodist Church with Mrs Philip Goldthwaite on organ and Mrs Victor Salloway as choir director. Sunday School at 10 morning worship at 11 with the sermon How to be Friendly. Junior MYF Friday at 7 and W.S.C.S. meeting next Monday at 8 with Priscilla Staples on Our Wayside Inn.
An index notes that 231 U.S. cities have populations of 50,000 or more, reflecting regional growth patterns and urban expansion across the nation.
Readable fragments show St Ann's Sudbury and St Elizabeth's notice of Sunday Masses at 10:00 am with church school at 10 am and daily Mass at 7:39. Names of clergy Rev George P and Rev Dr William J Wolf appear with parish events and server details. January 14 is cited with a 10 am morning service reference.
The Memorial Congregation in South Sudbury hosts Rev. John Dixon Copp at 9 30 a m and 11 00 a m with combined choirs performing Song of Christmas. A children’s choir and Young People group participate in the December 24th service.
Church notes announce a choir rehearsal on Saturday for junior MYF and another session Tuesday for the same youth group.
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