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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1948
Page
4
An American Agriculturist editorial quoted Albert Goss on price controls harming farm costs and supply. It argues such controls trigger more controls and fail to curb inflation. Also notes Christmas Seals drive TB prevention and shifts to needed public health funding amid wartime propaganda shifts.
Concord announces Rev Gunnar A Gunderson former U S Army Chaplain has accepted the pastorate of Evangelical Free Church Longstreet and will assume duties Sunday He fills the vacancy from Rev Harry P Odland He is a Trinity Seminary graduate and will move with wife and son from La Crosse Wisconsin arriving for 10 45 Sunday church and 7 30 evening service with music by a ladies trio and string band.
Concord High School announces its spring play Spring Green to be directed by Miss Gertrude H. Rideout. The performances are set for Friday and Saturday evenings February 6 and 7 at Wells A. Hall Memorial Auditorium with a large student cast in rehearsal.
Mr and Mrs John T Jensen Jr and their eight month old daughter left for Washington DC where Mr Jensen is employed after a holiday visit with his parents at 22 Hubbard street. Marine Hospital Brighton admitted Martin J Diskin for a major operation last Monday, he will miss a month of work at the Concord Post Office. Next Sunday Holy Communion is set for girls at St Bernard s Church and Our Lady Help of Christians West Concord with confessions Saturday afternoon. Concord police handled about six auto smash incidents with minor damage. one at Everett and Walden streets injuring John Windhol a former Concord High football player. Concord Council Knights of Columbus meets January 21 at Peter Bulkeley school with Grand Knight Paul B woc Sage presiding. Joseph Walsh formerly of Kenney Farm now at a Maynard mill plans to return to the farm in spring. Walsh was a sergeant with Concord s Company H in World War II Southwest Pacific.
The article lists numerous vacancies to be filled at the annual caucus. Nominees include Fletcher seeking another term, with candidates for library, cemetery, recreation, lumber measurer, and school committee positions.
In a January 13 1948 letter Elsie E Rose announces retirement March first and endorses assistant town clerk Cornelia Lawrence for the vacant Concord Massachusetts position. She praises Lawrence efficiency courtesy confidentiality judgment and broad qualification for the office.
The Women’s Association of Memorial Congregational Church in Sudbury held a Thursday gathering with sewing for the American Friends Service Committee and a pot luck luncheon. Members shared prized possessions including a family Bible, a great grandfather’s milking stool, a wedding handkerchief, a John Hancock document, and a rare English china piece, each accompanied by a personal story.
Dr Eugene W Bradley of Addison is reported critically ill at Marlboro Hospital. He has long served as state veterinarian at race racks and fairgrounds.
Cecilia Surovsky aged 35 who has spent 14 years in an iron lung attended a concert in Boston. It marked the second time she had been outdoors in the evening since contracting infantile paralysis.
Maynard High School Principal Albert Lever announces the second term honor roll. Seniors high honor: Dorothy Chernak, Jane Dockerty, Veronica Krysieniel, Gloria Novick, Audrey Olsen. Honor: Barbara Bowie, Nellie Chodynicky, John Clayton, Viola Hytonen, Janet Klemelz, Alice Koskela, Patricia Murphy, Veronica Nowick, Jean Puffer, Jean Stein, Shirley Wilcox, Ann Zaniewski. Junior high honor: John Porazza, William Sarvela, Nancy Stalker, Rose Terrasi, Ann Thompson. Honor: Kevin Dwinell, Roger Erickson, Viola Hakala, Harry Ledgard, Helen Nee, Robert Priest. Sophomores high honor: Rachel Kenny, Marilyn Larsen, Norma Martinsen, Ann Weckstrom. Honor: Theresa Ching, Ann Freeman, Mary Lehto, Marjorie O’Connell. Freshman high honor: Mary Lobowicz, Luella Lincoln, Barbara Manchester, Carol Novick, Marion Weir. Honor: Joanne Ayotte, Beverly Jokinen, Henry Nowick, Marie Sawyer, Doris Sims, Richard Turner.
Concord Lodge 212 S C C F will hold its next meeting Thursday at 8 pm in Odd Fellows hall West Concord. Leonard Rooney a former Lincoln American Legion Post commander led the program. Harvey Wheeler PTA met at the school with William T Magoon presiding. Sacrament was the topic of the First Church of Christ Scientist sermon. The January Ladies Union meeting occurred last Thursday in West Concord Union church parlor.
Mr and Mrs M P Major of Malden bought the Springs road house once owned by the late Mrs Cordelia Bruce. Major works at a Boston bank. Miss Norma Puffer hosted Miss Judy Etherington of New York, formerly Bedford resident. Bernard Saunders and wife on Hillside named their son Johnathan Garfield Saunders born January 1 at Emerson Hospital Concord. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Saunders and Dr and Mrs Waldemar Richter. Church of Christ services Sunday evening will be discontinued until Lent.
Trinity Church hosts a 7 30 p m Sunday choral evensong joined by Concord high school mixed chorus under Charles Yerman. They will perform Laudamus Dear Land of Our Home List of Cherubic Hosts and invite Concord friends to attend this evening worship event.
Acton High School lists honor roll for term ending December 19 1947. Grade 12 high honors include Elliot Strong with all A's. Grade 12 honors feature Joan Christofferson Shirley Cobleigh Lois Colwell and others with mostly A and B grades. Grade 11 Alfa Goldthwaite Norma Pendergast Richard Flint Harriet Frizzle among those earning A and B grades. Grade 10 students Dawn Richards Constance Tucker Robert Barnhart Betty Ann Gates and more named with A or B honors. Grade 9 includes Eleanor Gates Robert Hayes Mimi Knippel Carole Lampila and others with high marks. Grade 8 high honors Nancy Gatchell Nancy Lee Rose Marie Spinvey and Nancy Winslow. Grade 8 honors list Janet Gould Judith Hamblin Jean Hollis and more. Grade 7 honors include Dardana Berry Priscilla Gatchell Sylvia Jewell William Kazakas Janet Larrabee and others.
John H. Dolan in Manchester received a $99 refund for a 10 cent bus ride after officials said he once paid with a $100 bill mistaken for a $1 coin. The driver also made the same miscount until verification was done. New Jersey improves beaches by pumping sand from waterways to deepen channels but sand washes away.
Sudbury Henry E. Leech leads morning worship at 9 30. Sermon titled Dig You Ditches in the Desert. Sunday School at 10 45. Youth Fellowship at 7. A cordial welcome to all these services.
The Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 a m with classes for children, 10 45 a m worship led by Dr Ralph Ernest Bayes D D, and a 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor. A baked bean supper will be served in the vestry Saturday night January 24 from 5 to 7 p m.
Wayland Sudbury Sunday Masses at 7 30 9 and 11 a m Holyday Masses at 6 30 8 and a m Daily Mass at 7 30 a m First Friday of the month mass at 7 30 a m
St Elizabeth Episcopal Mission on Concord road invites all to morning prayer and Church School at 10:00 a.m. Communion is observed on the first Sunday each month with rector Dr. William Wolf leading. Everyone welcome.
Rev. James V. Miller presides at Sunday morning services. Christian Endeavor Young People meet at 6 45 p m. in the evening program details.
Paul N. Carnes ministers at 9:30 a m. Church School led by Miss Anne Derby Superintendent. Sunday Morning Service at 11:00 a m Youth Group meets at 7 p m Sunday evening.
The Church of Christ led by Rev. William E. Mack holds Sunday school at 9 40 a m and morning service at 11 00 a m with Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 30 p m Mrs Lelia M Blake is organist First Parish Unitarian under Rev W G Sechrist schedules 11 00 a m service St Michael s Church Catholic led by Rev William E Kerrigan lists masses at 8 00 9 15 and 11 15 a m with Mrs William E Brennan as organist
State Civil Service Director Thomas J. Greehan says 284 of 525 candidates for civil engineer grades and II are eligible after July 11 exams. Among them is Alfred F. Savoy of Marlboro a veteran.
The Maynard Massachusetts church lists services with Rev Harry E Goll as rector and Edward M Green as student assistant. Sunday 9 15 am church school 10 45 am morning prayer and sermon. Thursday January 22 7 pm St Hildas Guild meeting. Saturday January 24 7 30 pm annual parish meeting.
St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on Endale Street presents a Sunday service with Sunday School at 10 45 a m and devotional program at 7 pm featuring speakers Missionaries Maiata Miero and Sana Lipponen. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday at 7 30 pm at Mrs Aino Tervo 5 Garfield Street.
Casimir's Church Great Road Maynard lists Sunday masses at 9 and 11 with Sunday school after 9. Weekday masses at 8 except Wednesday 7 30. High school instruction at 8 and junior high at 11 Wednesday. Confessions Saturday 3 and 7. Annual Pre-Lenten event February 7 in church hall.
Rev. Eirio J. Hamalainen will lead a midweek service Thursday January 15 at 4 30 p m. Social hour and coffee table sponsored by William Tito of Fitchburg follow. Sunday January 18 includes Sunday school at 10 a m and evening worship at 730 p m.
Rev. Norman MacLean presides as the church hosts Sunday programs starting at 9:30 for school, 10:45 worship and beginner class, and 6:00 pilgrim fellowship. The annual meeting is set for Wednesday January 21 at 7:30 with refreshments after.
Rev J William Sippola announces an annual meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Floward E Johnson 11 Powder Mill Road Maynard at 7 00 p m Saturday January 17 The church also schedules Sunday School at 10 30 a m Sunday January 18 at the K R Home River Street
Maynard Methodist offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. The pastor will speak to children and preach on Dig Your Ditches in the Desert. Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m. The Adelphi Class presents Breakfast in Hollywood on Thursday January 22 at 8 p.m.
Delegates from 60 nations will gather in New York July 12 to 17 for a poliomyelitis information exchange. The infantile paralysis conference is sponsored by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
The Arizona state fish and game commission maintains a trout hatchery at Pinetop twelve miles south of Stowlow. Visitors are always welcome.
Congregation notes mass times and devotional offerings for St Bernard Church. Masses are listed for Sunday January 18 at 9:15 and 10:30 with Benediction at 4:30 p.m. Weekly Tuesday devotions to St Jude are scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
The notice lists Rev. Alexander A McCall and Rev. Joseph W Sullivan among church officials and services at Our Lady Help on January 18 with Masses at 8:30 and 10:30, plus a 5 pm Novena.
Evangelical Free Church announces Sunday activities led by Rev. Gunnar A. Gundegi. Church Sunday School begins at 10 45 a m and the evening gospel service follows at 7 30 p m.
Sanitarian Congregational church announces Rev. John Ex. Wallace will preach at 11 a.m. with a 9:30 a.m. meeting and nursery available during the service.
Rev Earl K Sweatland preaches at 9 30 a m with Church School and Kindergarten during morning worship at 10 45. evening programs include 5 30 p m junior and 6 30 p m senior groups. note change in timing and activities.
Trinity Church notes Sunday services with Holy Communion at 8 a m and morning sermon by Rev Hastings. Youth and Children's programs at 9 45, 10, and 11 a m, plus a Monday reading discussion. First Parish lists Sunday school at 9 35, morning service, sermon in the Tradition by Rev Daniels, Laymen’s League meeting and parish vestry sessions on dates in January.
A cordial invitation to all to attend First Church of Christ Scientist Concord. Sunday service at 10 a m with Sunday school at 10 45 Teaching reading at Milldam 24 Main. Wednesday meeting at 7 45 p m. Nursery provided for young children. Life as subject of the Reading. Sermon on Passages from the King James Bible including Amos 5 14 and 1 Peter 3 10 12.
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