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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
7
Fragmentary notes recount a stalled wedding plot as Mary Snell and Felix discuss a rapid marriage after a trip and letters. The couple contemplates eloping or a quick ceremony, with delays tied to Felix’s travel, a school-house vote, and lingering town events in Beatrice.
The Stow parish gathered Saturday evening in the church vestry after a supper. Officers and committees reported progress and elected new leaders including William Fr. Smith and E. Ray Barnes as trustees and Francis Warren as moderator. The Rev. Charles O. Richardson Jr. agreed to serve another year and hymnals were planned.
Members gathered last Saturday evening for a church supper in the vestry followed by the annual meeting. Reports from officers and organizations were read and officers for the coming year were named including for finance pulpit and various committees with names such as Mrs. Bono thy Hyde Wilbur Tolman and Taylor Braman Lowden Morse Deane and Dey Thomas Wetherbee Jane Day Lizzie Merriam and David Tinker.
Sudbury Methodist Church drew a full house Sunday for the second concert in a series. Frederick Tuttle, 15, on organ, led a 31-voice choir in Mendelssohn and Schubert pieces, closing with Sullivan’s The Lost Chord. The program included Gloria Sanctus and Were You There, with cake and coffee served after. The next concert on February 10 will feature Franklin Field.
A hall gathering followed by a breakfast, with Rev. John J. Scolian, pastor and spiritual director, addressing the men.
Concord Evangelical Free Church held its annual meeting Monday evening with John Swen presiding. Reports show 1951 activity and about $2000 raised for benevolences and missions. New officers include clerk Robert Carson Davis and financial secretary Mrs Thga Cahill, plus deacon and trustee posts.
At Monument Hall a meeting featured Bernard speaking on Catholic life and devotion. President led the mass and a collation followed as John J. Mc Gowap, a prominent Catholic layman, gave remarks on Catholic traditions.
The evangelical union event relocates to the home of Misses Edna and Laura Priest on Thursday at 7 30 pm. A Bible study at St Annes Maynard is planned for next week and a Saturday Endeavor ride is noted with speaker Douglas McCorkle recently from Stow.
Washing advice for knitted underwear suggests turning garments inside out, using cupped hands to work suds through soiled areas, rinsing thoroughly, and hanging twice over a line to dry. No ironing is required.
The Catholic Woman's Guild of St Elizabeth's Church Acton West held its regular meeting with guest speaker Girard Hayes, relations director from Bankin, accompanied by Archbishop Richard J. Cushing on his Rome pilgrimage. An hour of social time followed with Mrs George and committee serving refreshments.
The First Parish in Stow Alliance met last Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Lucy Smith's home. Members sewed for the annual fair and elected officers: Henry Herrick president, Mrs. Lambert Bigelow vice president, Mrs Arthur Trefry secretary, Mrs. Freeland George treasurer, with Mrs. Fredge and others assisting. Next meeting set for January 24 in the church vestry.
The finances committee meets Tuesday night January 22 at 7. The standing committee meets the same evening at 7 30. The Skittlers bowling party is planned for Friday January 25 in Maynard, followed by a church fellowship hour.
Bethany Sisters' Guild sponsors a colored film Miata ip Tong Dangod at St John Evangelical Lutheran Glendale Street Sunday evening January 20. Pastor Wuerinen will speak on the same theme and Jim Fer and Vera Umar rag Lyle Frangin will perform vocal solos. Refreshments to follow.
A Fond Motor reveal spotlights a giant automobile machine hailed as among the first of its kind. The event introduces a beta jon and a new Ondinance approach touted for flaw free operation.
Concord first church of Christ scientist announces Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45 Reading room hours 11 am to 5 pm weekdays except holidays Wednesday 8 pm Catadiaii invitation extended to attend services and use reading room Piety provided for young children not in Sunday school sermon topic Life and related Bible passages read from Proverbs 8 35 and from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy quoted excerpt discusses Life is God Spirit immortality and the afterlife
Maynard St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church announces upcoming events. Latties Aid meets at Mrs Amelia Woo home Saturday January 19 at 8:00 pm. Sunday January 20 service 9:00 am, school 10:40, English worship 11:00 am. Bethany Guild program themed God So Loved The World. Teachers meet January 21 at Niilo Keto home 7:30 pm. Board of Administration meets January 22 at 7:30 pm.
An early 20th century civic note lists a Father and Son Banquet on January 22 at 6:80 p.m. with Miss Ione Martin and Miss Ethel Carlson and Mrs. Ella Price as organizers. Also urged is a Wednesday January 23 at 7:00 p.m. senior choir rehearsal. The call invites all women to attend the event as guests and participants.
Community church notes list Richardson Jr as superintendent of Sunday School with a 9 30 a m session and 11 a m worship. Youth group, Christian Endeavor and apre Club meet in the afternoon and Thursday activities are planned.
A brief item notes an elderly cabdriver’s information being forwarded to the relevant authorities or agency for action. The fragment references a transfer or handoff of records or details, with no further context.
California fire officials report that locals, not transients, account for more than half of forest fire incidents. The State Division of Forestry notes residential and rural ignition sources drive the majority of blazes, prompting focused prevention efforts.
Sunday Masses held at 7, 8 15, 10 and 11 30 with Benediction at 4 30. Sunday school follows the 8 15 mass. Novena to St Jude each Tuesday at 7 30 led by Rev Michael J Burke and Rev George F Murray with Miss Esther Costello as organist.
West Concend Rev John J Scollan pastor Mrs Walter Dow organist Sunday Masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30 o clock Sunday school after the 8 30 Novena to Our Lady every Tuesday night at 7 45
Rev Gunnar A Gunderson outlines January church events with Sunday school and Adult Bible Class at 10 15 a m Morning worship at 11 15 a m Gospel service at 7 36 p m and midweek Hour of Power on Wednesday January 23 led by Alfred Davis Youth Fellowship Friday January 25 at 8 p m.
The Lexington Road church lists Sunday events with Church School for grades 8 and 9 at 10 10 a m and kindergarten through grade 7 at 10 50 a m Morning service at 11 with chorus choir music led by Mrs Harold F Adams organist The minister preaches on Worthy of Defense The Young People's Society meets at 6 p m
Trinity Church in Elon Street lists Rev William H Clark as rector and Margaret Ridout as organist. Services include Holy Communion at 8 a.m and 11 a.m, Family Worship at 9 30 a.m, Morning Prayer at 11 a.m plus Youth Group at 6 p.m. A parish supper and meeting are set for Monday January 21 with Women's Work Day on Thursday January 24 at 11 30 a.m and a box lunch and sewing session. no Bible class at 3 p.m.
The Rex street church lists pastor Robert H Barber and organist Whittredge Clark. Services include 9 30 am church school, 11 am morning worship with Does Prayer Reply Work, 7 30 pm Young Peoples Fellowship led by David Puffer on Marilyn Simms topic Protestant and Catholic Belief, plus Jan 21 education committee 6 pm at Mrs John Norwoods, Jan 23 8 pm parish meeting and reception for new members, and Jan 24 7 30 pm choir rehearsal.
Reverend Edwin B Nylen officiates at 9 30 a m with church school to high school led by Harry W Hanson at 10 45 a m a sermon follows The 7 p m Young People meeting in the chapel is led by Maynard Forbes all services at West Concord Union Church on Sunday January 20
The Acton Universalist Church led by Rev. Carl A. Mempel lists Sunday school at 9 20 a.m. and a church service at 9 45 a.m. Nursery care is available and another Congregational church session runs at 10 45 a.m.
Boston now hosts the nation s most accessible metropolis airport thanks to a subway extension costing 17 million dollars. The project delivers rapid transit to Logan Airport and brings the field within ten minutes of downtown Boston.
Rev D Edward O Bryan pastor Rev Willam Carter assistant Bay John P Battie assistant parish masses daily at 7 am Confessions Saturday from to 5 and 7 to 8 30 pm Sunday masses at 7 00 9 00 10 15 11 30 Benediction after the 11 30 mass Wednesday 7 30 novena for Mirac ulous Medal Religious education for school children Wednesday 8 am and Junior High 11 am
Rev. David Br. Carell rector with John Murd and Donald Shoule as student assistants. Services at 8:00 a m Holy Communion on second and fourth Sundays, 10:45 a m Holy Communion on fourth Sundays, 10:45 a m Morning Prayer and sermon, and 9:15 a m Church school.
Sunday Masses at 9 and 11 o'clock with a 9 o'clock Sunday school. Weekday masses at 8 am except Wednesday 7 30 am. Religious instruction for high school at 8 am and junior high at 11 am Wednesday. Confessions at 3 and 7 pm Saturday.
The church announces a Thursday 7 30 p m midweek devotional with coffee table sponsored by the Couple's Club. Sunday events include a 2 30 Sunday school and a worship service.
Rev. K Jones Jr leads morning worship and sermon on marriage as partnership with God at Maynard Methodist Church. Organist Erick Tuttle plays music. Junior and Senior Choirs rehearse. Youth Fellowship meets Friday 7. various church groups hold meetings and notices include a $2000 program donation and altar flowers in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Batley.
Reverend Vance conducts services with Pastor Mrs Elien Haapala as soloist. Sunday School begins at 10 a m and services at 11 a m.
Sudbury Wayland parish St. Ann's Church announces Sunday masses at 7 30, 9 and 11 a m and daily mass at 7 30 a m Baptisms are by appointment led by Rev. George P McColigan pastor.
First Parish unitarians announce 5S service with Mrs James Greenawalt as organist. Sunday school for all ages held in parish hall. 6 30 p m Bible study led by Dr Szeni Ivanyi for teens and adults.
The Rev Rollin J Fairbanks minister in charge Mr Murray Hammond student assistant Elizabeth H Warren organist Sunday January 20 morning prayer and church school at 10 a m Young People's Fellowship at 6 p m
The Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury lists Rev John Dixon Copp as minister. Sunday includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m and church service at 11 a m with nursery at the parsonage, Florence Fisher organist, Young Peoples Group at 7 p m and Adult Study at 8 p m.
Pastor Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr presides as Morning worship begins at 9 30 with nursery care by Mrs. Bertha Maker and Mrs. Kenneth McMurtry directing choirs. Sunday school follows at 10 45 led by Roy Hawes superintendent. Senior high youth fellowship meets 7 p.m. in Maynard church with transportation by request. Junior choir to sing January 20. men’s work group meets Tuesday 8 p.m. Next organ concert February 10 at 7 30 with Franklin Fields leading hymn sing. over 275 attended last week.
Rev. Marvin L. Deke will deliver the sermon at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m in Bedford Leila Mi Blake, residing at 52 Great read, is listed as a member and the weekly choir rehearsal is announced.
Rev. L Harold Hadley and Minister Mrs Adelaide Newcane lead the morning service at 11 o’clock with organist accompaniment. The event highlights worship and music as part of the church’s Sunday program.
William E Kerrigan pastor at 154 Great Road Bedford presides over Masses at 8 9 15 and 11 15 a m Benediction follows the 9 15 a m Mass with Sunday school after the Benediction.
Sunday masses listed at 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. at West Acton Baptist. Rev. David Thompson is rector. Sunday School service and Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday midweek service at 7:20 p.m. Evening Worship Tuesday at 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal.
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