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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1956

Page

7

No Classes Next Sunday at St Elizabeth Church

West Acton No Sunday school classes at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church on Sunday January 22 announced by Rev Daniel F Riordan pastor. Last Saturday a first anniversary mass followed for Isaac Landry of South Acton. A month's mind mass for Dugald P Doye, late of Boxborough and formerly of Concord, will be offered at 9 o clock Saturday morning.

West Acton St. Elizabeth of Hungary Daniel F. Riordan Isaac Landry South Acton Dugald P. Doye Boxborough Concord

Church Elect at Wednesday Night Session

Concord annual meeting of the Trinitarian Congregational Church will be held in the parish hall on Wednesday evening January 25 at 8 o'clock. The moderator Eliot R. Howard will preside with nominating chair Frank J. Godgins presenting the slate. Special reports will be given by Harl Aldrich and Walter Macone on building and financing new measures. New members joining in 1955 will be guests of honor. Mrs. Henry Thorne to host. social hour to follow.

Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church of Concord Eliot R. Howard Frank J. Godgins Marion Peterson Frank B Harl Aldrich Walter Macone James Grocket Jack Redey Robert H. Barber Henry Thorne

Woman's Association meets at Memorial Congregational Church

Sudbury The Woman's Association of Memorial Congregational Church held its January meeting at the church last Friday. Members sewed for schools and hospitals in the South, with dessert and coffee served at noon. Mrs. C Arvid Nelson led the devotional at 2 pm and Mrs. Richard Burckes presided over a brief business session.

Sudbury Woman’s Association of Memorial Congregational Church Maxwell Eaton Alvin Noyes Reginald C. Purdy Arvid Nelson Richard Burckes Fred M. Parks Somerville U.S Oklahoma Woman’s Association Grace Hunt Leslie Hall

Youth Fellowship and church groups schedule events

Concord events list visits and meetings at Evangelical Church including Youth Fellowship at Esther and Alfred Davis home with devotional at 7 30. Men's Brotherhood plans a Saturday trip to Dovre Street Mission Boston at 6 15 and a January 26 meeting at 8. Robert Thoretti speaks after Korea service with pictures. Pioneer Girls meet Monday 6 45 p m. Brigades Thursday at 7. Mid week prayer is Wednesday 8.

Concord Youth Fellowship of Evangelical Rec Esther Alfred Davis Dovre Street Boston Men's Brotherhood Robert Thoretti Korea The Pioneer Girls Christian Service

Trinitarian Church Hosts Box Supper and Shipwreck Party

Concord report notes the Coupled Club will hold a box supper and shipwreck party at the Trinitarian Congregational Church parish house Friday at 7 30. Colored slides by George E on his European journey will be shown. Senior Youth Fellowship meets Sunday at 7 30 with worship actor Will Be Jean Robbins and discussion leader Phyllis.

Trinitarian Church Concord Trinitarian Congregaational Church George E. Eon Jounday Jean Robbins

Homemakers of Sudbury Meet Discuss Bake Sale And Babysitting

Sudbury group of Memorial Congregational Church met at Mrs. Jean Copp’s home. They planned a bake sale at Grover Cronin's in Waltham on Friday February 10 and voted to continue the Sunday morning babysitting service. Mrs. Richard Whennely presides. Mrs. Algy Alexander led a devotional. Mrs. Copp spoke on hymn histories while Mrs. Bodenweber Jr. accompanied.

Sudbury Memorial Congregational Church Jean Copp Grover Cronin Waltham Richard Whennely Algy Alexander Copp Ernest Bodenweber, Jr

Carlisle Cong Church elects officers and committees

Carlisle Congregational Church completed its church year with a successful annual meeting. Elected to offices were William Shumway moderator, Amy Johnson clerk, Edmund French treasurer and deacon, George Dutton auditor, Esther Sorli trustee, Frances Whitman Sunday School superintendent, Arlene Dempsey assistant superintendent, Marjorie Shumway secretary, and Francis Dutton treasurer. Committees named include Flowers, Music, Missionary, Visitation, Nominating, and Vacation Bible School with multiple members. The year was financially and spiritually successful. prayer meeting topic tonight is The Return of Jesus Christ. Next Sunday features music by the John Harris family and a Bible flannel talk. Everyone is invited.

Carlisle Carlisle Congregational Church William Shumway Amy Johnson Edmund French George Dutton Esther Sorli Frances Whitman Arlene Dempsey Marjorie Shumway Francis Dutton Flowers Johnson Mary Blanchard Ruth Smallman Shumway Marilyn Dutton Winifred Lee Mildred Lapham Paul F. Swanson Hazel Dutton Irene Bearce Visitation Beulah Swanson Tanham Stanley Wright William Rice Frances Evans Irivi

West Concord Union Church Youth Choir Rehearsal Notice

The youth choir will rehearse at 10 a.m. Saturday at West Concord Union Church with Mrs J Fred Engebretsen as pianist and director. Senior choir meets Wednesday at 7 45 p m led by Mrs Albert G Lind. Santa Chiara Guild monthly meeting and standing committee business session are scheduled for Monday 8 p m and Tuesday 7 30 p m respectively.

West Concord West Concord Union Church J. Fred Engebretsen Albert G. Lind Santa Chiarra Guild

Trinity Church Announcements for Week Beginning Sunday

Concord guest Mr David Clark of Cambridge will attend Trinity Episcopal Church next Sunday. The organ committee meets Monday at 8 pm in the library. Wednesday hosts the women work day from 10 am. Thursday Holy Communion will be at 10 am.

Concord Trinty Episcopal Church David Clark Cambridge

First Parish of Stow Holds Annual Meeting and Elections

The First Parish Church in Stow held its annual meeting on Saturday January 14 with a fried supper by the Alliance and an 8 PM business session. Reverend Paul E Killinger was chosen as minister for the coming year and numerous officers and committees were elected including moderator Francis Warren clerk Alan Ferguson treasurer Florence Wood and trustees Arthur Trefry William Clark Lambert Bigelow William Smith and William Walters.

Arthur Trefry William Clark Lambert Bigelow William Smith William Walters Dorothy Burbridge Martha Ferguson Dora Fletcher Alan Howe Alan Ferguson Ruth McConnell Margaret Lovell Barbara Head Frank Anthony Paul Killinger Mary Crowley Gertrude Bird Eleanor Derby Carroll Schmelzer Alvin Fletcher Dorothy Strong Sybil Cooke Elma Lund Priscilla Smith Helen Ferguson Marion Woodlyr John Head Dudley Todd Orrin Benjamin Frank Garbarino Jo Ann Garbarino Joseph Lovell Doorhy Strong Virgina Benjamin Mary Warren

Glenn Miller Dance at Monument Hall January 28

West Concord Our Lady's CYO youth council plans a January 28 event at Monument Hall. The Glenn Miller Story shown 7 to 9 PM, dance to 11:30 PM with door prizes of Miller records. Tickets from officers and committee members.

West Concord Our Lady's C.Y Parish Monument Hall Glenn Miller C.Y.O Donald Witherall Betty Nagle Claire Lawton Ann Callahan Elizabeth Rice Donald Melisi Andrew Horne

Lincoln Church Services Include Morning Worship and Sunday School

Lincoln Congregational and Unitarian on Bedford Street and Lincoln Center hold morning worship at 9:30 AM and 11 AM with Sunday School at 9:30 AM. Pilgrim Fellowship meets at the Parish House. St Joseph's Church on Lincoln Road South hosts services with Sunday School at 9 AM and Mass at 11:30 AM.

Lincoln Congregational and Unitarian Bedford Street Lincoln Center Charles Marvin Styron Thomas W. McGrath Pilgrim Fellowship Parish House

Saint Annes in the Field Service Schedule

Episcopal Concord Road South Lincoln lists Rev Morris Robinson rector Morley Lush organist. Holy Communion at 8 AM every Sunday. 10 AM Holy Communion and sermon on first Sunday. Morning prayer and sermon on other Sundays. 10 AM Church School each Sunday from Nursery through Grade 8.

ST. Anne's IN the Field Episcopal Concord Road South Lincoln Morris Robinson Morley Lush

Church membership tops one million in Emmanuel Missionary

Officials report Seventh Day Adventist Church membership across Emmanuel Missionary College area has surpassed one million. The church, founded 92 years ago in Battle Creek, Michigan, is growing steadily with new adherents in Berrien Springs.

Berrien Springs Mich Seventh-Day Adventist Church Emmanuel Missionary, Coll Battle Creek

Proverb Reflection on God’s Omnipresence and Mercy

The passage speaks of the Lord’s eyes everywhere observing both good and evil. It emphasizes the Holy Spirit as ever present, knowing our deeds and thoughts, and offering mercy to help us overcome as we strive to live uprightly.

Concord Evangelistic Free Free Rev. Lyland Richmond Sermon Schedule

Pastor Lyland Richmond announces Sunday services on January 22 with 10 a.m. Bible classes for all ages and a nursery for children under three. A 7:30 p.m. sermon titled He is Able and a separate sermon on the Memorable New Testament World.

Evanageligm Lyland Richmond

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Service Schedule

Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school also at 10 45 Testimonial meeting every Wednesday at 8 Reading Room hours 10 am to 5 pm week days. A nursery is provided for children to attend Sunday school and services. The lesson sermon on Truth includes parable of the sower and Jesus explanation from Luke 8. Psalms 86 15 reinforces mercy truth and compassion.

Chudach OF Christ, Scientist Concord Milldam Main Street Christian Science Services Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

Sion First Parish Church Unitarian Organized 1700

Sunday morning Worship Service at 11 o'clock with Church School at 9 45 for Nursery Kindergarten and First Grade All others at 11 a.m. Minister Paul E Killinger Church School Superintendent John Miner Organist Marjorie Warren Miss

Paul E. Killinger John Miner Marjorie Warren

Union Evangelical Church Service Details

Union Evangelical Church in Stow presents morning worship at 10 30 with Rev S Garlin Hall pastor Miss Jessie Lewis organist and Mrs Cyrus Kendrick choir director. Kalervo Hekkala is listed as Sunt. in the notice.

Union Evangelical Church Stow

West Acton and West Acton Baptist Church Notices

Sunday masses times 7 30 9 10 16 and 11 30 at St Elizabeth of Hungary and 9 30 Sunday School 10 45 Morning Worship at West Acton Baptist Church guest speaker Miss Maude Priest Youth and Adult study groups at 7 p m Nursery care provided. A note on farm property losses prompts a safety question.

West Acton Baptist Church Ronald H. Noble Allan Cameron Waldo MacWilliams Church Edward Bailey School of Missions Miss Maude

Parish Masses and Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned

Our Lady of Fatima and Ann's Church announce Sunday masses at 7 30 9 and 11 a m conducted by Rev Robert Hurley and Rev William Carry. A ground breaking ceremony is set for Sunday January 22 at 3 p m at the Concord Road church site in the upper Town Hall.

OUR Lady OF Fatima Sudbury Robert H. Hurley P Astor Upper Town Hall Concord Road

Elizabeth's Church Programs and Unitarian Service

At Elizabeth's Church Mrs W Burgers Warren serves as organist for morning prayers and sermon. Sunday School meets at 10 in the Parish House with Junior Young People's Fellowship at 6. Unitarian service led by Rev Alexander Ssent-Ivanyi with Rev Andrew Jensen and choir director Mrs Robert Dods. 9:30 Sunday School and nursery, 9:30 Morning Worship and Sermon.

Elizabeth'’S W. Burgers Warren First Bhi Unitarian Alexander Ssent-Ivanyi Andrew Jensen James Greenawalt Robert Dods Robert Dempsey Herbert A. Lee William Shumway Frances Whitman Christian Endeavor

Memorial Congregational Church Service Notice

The South Sudbu church invites members to a morning worship with music and sermon by Rev. Ernest Bodenweber Jr at 11 A M Beginners Department and Baby Sitting. Pilgrim Fellowship Bible discussion follows. An annual meeting is scheduled for 8 P M Monday January 23.

G.P. M. Pilgrim Fellowship

Sudbury Methodist Church Bulletin Highlights Upcoming Events

Rev Robert K Jones Jr leads services at 9 30 with Youth Fellowship times for all ages listed. The church opens daily 9 00 to 5 00 through Feb 1 to collect warm clothing for Morgan Memorial. Special events include a February 25 choir and men’s meeting, a children’s membership class, Rev John E Barclay presenting Holy Land slides February 2, and Bishop John Wesley Lord speaking at the February 13 Methodist Banquet in Sudbury Town Hall.

Robert K. Jones, Jr Edmond Beebe Philip Co. Putnam Anneth Murtry Lower Town Hall Methodist Maynard Church News Morgan Memorail John E. Barclay Church of All Nations Boston Holy Lands John Wesley Lord Will Bbe Sudbury Town Hall

Acton Community Notices at Main Street Home

Obscure public notice reads as a Sunday service or worship gathering at 409 Main Street Acton Center. Contact clerk Winifred Barr at 3-4360 for details related to Compell and Elizabeth Soardman names in the notice.

Sun Aye Compell Elizabeth Soardman Main St Acton C Ter Winifred . Barr

Sin of Stealing sermon at Acton Center church

Rev. Eric W. Grimshaw leads morning worship at Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center with a sermon on The Sin of Stealing a study of the Eighth Commandment. Sunday programs include church school for ages through grade 4 and junior and senior pilgrim fellowships. Farmers spent over 10 million dollars yearly on goods and services to pay off the farm, more than four times the 1935–39 level.

Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center Eric W. Grimshaw Church School Mr. Grimshaw Pilgrim Fellowship Paich

First Parish in Concord Service Notes

The First Parish in Concord hosts Sunday activities led by Edward Maniers OO.D. Phillip W. Trumoun. Sunday School meets at 10 10 and 10 5a. 11 a.m. worship features a sermon by the minister titled The Main Stream of Life.

Concord Edward Maniers Oo.d Lexington W. Trumoun

St Bernard Church announces Masses and leaders

St Bernard Church in Monument Square lists Father John A. York as pastor with Reverends Edmund M Higgins and James H Connolly as curates and Esther Costello as organist. Sunday masses are at 830, 10, and 1130 with Sunday School after the 830 mass.

ST. Bernard's Church Monument Square John A. York Edmund M. Higgins James H. Connolly Esther Costello

Guns Lad neuP of Christ Church

In West Concord Rev. Lewis F Xvarn leads the Christ Church parish with Rev. Thomas B Morgan as curate and Miss Helene Wonabue as organist. Sunday services at 7 30 10 15 and 11 30 with Sunday School after the 8 30 mass. WarreHoach Elm Street Rev Wm H Clerk rector and Mrs Margaret Ridcut organist hold Holy Communion at 6 am and 9 15 am for morning prayer and sermon. Church school and 10 45 am morning prayer and sermon follow.

Gun Lad Neup Christians Church West Concord Lewis F. Xvarn Thomas B. Morgan WarreHoach Episcopal Elm Street Wm. H. Clerk Margaret Ridcut Church School

West Goncci Union Church Service Notice

Reverend Edwin G. Ninen will lead morning worship at 11 o clock with a sermon titled Success. Mrs Nina Lind serves as organist. Church school registration for grades 3 8 and a class for beginners kindergarten and primary at 10 am.

Edwin G. Ninen Nina Lind Be‘ginents

Walden Street Ter Church Service January 22

Service at 11 as morning worship with music by the senior choir and a sermon by Pastor Walden Street Ter. Sunday school gathers at 9 30 with nursery care at 11. The sermon titled Facing The Music is delivered by Pastor Barber Whittredge Clark and organist plays during worship.

Thinitarlan Congregational Church Walden Streetter Robert H. Barber Whittredge Clark

Bedford Church Notices and Schedules

Bedford churches list services and staff including Bedford Church of Christ with Rev Marvin L Derby and organist Constance Terry. First Parish Unitarian with Rev Davie C Pohl. St Michael’s with Rev Harold McDermott and Curate Rev Arthur Flynn. Mass times and benediction noted.

Religious Services and March of Dimes Polio Scholarships

The notice lists church services at Carlisle St Elizabeths and Unitarian Society with pastors, organists, and Sunday School details. It also notes Congregational services and schedules. A March of Dimes report states 5511 polio research scholarships and fellowships awarded since 1938, with 705 granted in the first nine months of 1955.

March of Dimes

Maynard St Bridget's Church Masses and Services

Rev William J Obrien and Rev Michael D Sullivan with Rev Gerard Creighton lead Maynard St Bridget's Church. Sunday Masses at 7 9 10 15 with two locations. Confession Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 6 30 p m. Novena to Miraculous Medal every Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

ST. Bridget’s Church William J. O'bren Pama Michael D. Sullivan Assi Gerard Creighton

Union Congregational Church Weekly Schedule and Notes

The Union Congregational Church lists weekly activities led by Rev. Orville D. Ullom and staff. Key items include Sunday worship at 10 45 with sermon by the pastor, church school sessions, Junior and Senior High Pilgrim Fellowships, and weekly Scout meetings with Boy and Girl Scout events. Memorial flowers honored William B. Jones.

Orville D. Ullom J. Russell Hite Harold F. Nordberg Harold A. Merriam Marion L. Jones Pilgrim Fellowship William B. Jones cHrch

Maynard Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events

Rev Robert K Jones Jr leads morning worship at Maynard Methodist with sermons and hymns. Sunday School for various ages at 9 45 and 10 00, nur sery class at 11, flags details include choir and organ pieces. Last Sunday's altar flowers memory of Frank Stammers. Go To Church Band Pins awarded to several youths. Couples Club officers elected and invitation extended to Union Congregational Club.

Maynard Methodist Church Robert K. Jones Edmund Beebe Edwin Carlton, Jr Robert Anderson Robert K. Jones Jr Kenneth Meister Babylon Howell Himmel Mendelssohn Grieg Methodist Church News Frank Donna Rae Drechsler Larry Nelson Patricia Jones Linda Nichols Pamela Farrell David McKenna Robert Larkin Robert Whitney Edwin Carlton III Frances Marsh Stephen Carlton Philip Wilson Worsley Fardy Stanley Nichols Harry Wyman Lauri Manning Union Congregational Club

South Acton Universalist Church Service Schedule

The South Acton Universalist Church on Main and Central Street invites worship at 9 45 a m with Rev James D Hunt minister and 11 a m Sunday school led by Rev David Thompson. Nursery provided. communion observed first Sunday. choir director Ellen Tuomanen and organist Charlotte Sivonen noted. The Labrador is noted as the most popular dog among American duck hunters.

Universalist Church Cor Main and Central Stree James D. Hunt South Acton Congregational Church School Street South Acton David Thompson Ellen Tuomanen Charlotte Sivonen

Sunday Divine Liturgy and Confession Times

A church announces Sunday Divine Liturgy with Reverend F S Minsk presiding. Weekday masses and confessions are scheduled at 3 and 7 o'clock, with times for Sunday services and catechism noted.

Congregation announces Sunday School and services

The Assemblies offers Sunday School at 12 noon and 2:50 p.m. Regular worship at 3:30 p.m. Gordon Shedd and Stu Services lead. Rev Eiio hosts devotional on Thursday January 1% at 7:30 p.m. Coffee Table and Sunday January 22 schedule: J School 9:30 a.m. J Service 11:00 a.m.

Gordon Shedd Stu Powder Mill Road Pinnish Eiio

St John's Church Weekly Schedule and Film Showing

St John's Church announces a busy week with the Luther film shown Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 9:30 am worship plus 10:45 am School. Activities include choir rehearsal Tuesday 8:00 pm and study classes Wednesday 3:45 pm and 8:00 pm in the vestry.

Vestry Luther Martin M Church John’s Church Brotherhood of 0

St Georges Church Service Schedule

The notice lists Sunday worship times at St Georges including 8:00 a.m. communion 9:15 a.m. family and Sunday School 10:45 a.m. morning service with sermon. Holy communion is observed on the first Sunday and Holy Days at 10:00 a.m. The rector is Rev Albert E G Rector Organist and Chair Edward At Sundaye.

ST. Georges Call Episcopal Summer Street School Mayn Albert E.G Edward Munion Holmunion Holyion

Mt Calvary Eva Lutheran Hastings Maynard Service Times

Mt Calvary Eva Lutheran in Hastings lists Rev Martin Kaija contact Maynard 1139. Worship 11:00 A M and 2:00 P M on Sundays. Communion on the monthly day. Choir rehearsal Fridays at 7:00. Ladies Bible study second Monday and Missionary League third Monday at 7:00. Tuesday council meeting 8:00 with organists Miss Ann Parker.

MT. Calvary Eva Lutheran Hastings St Maynart Martin Kaija Maynard Ther League Miss Ann Parker

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