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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1955

Page

7

Fragmented OCR Item Tied To Unknown Soya Site

Readable fragments describe a local inquiry or recon tied to a place and entity names are unclear. No definite events or outcomes can be established from the damaged text.

Italian Congregational Concord to Hold Annual Meeting

The Italian Congregational Concord plans its annual meeting for Wednesday January 26 at the parish hall. New officers will be elected and budgets, reports from building and trustees committees, and fund pledges will be discussed. Members include Arthur Perry Jr and Har Aldrich. refreshment duties by Mrs Hazel ill.

Italian Congregational Concord Eliot Howard Cvepe Arthur Perry Jr Aldrich Raymond George Erickson Hazel

Sudbury churches plan Feb 25 World Day of Prayer service

The Sudbury World Day of Prayer committee met and elected officers led by Mrs L Roy Hawes. A service at 2:00 will be followed by a program inviting Sudbury and Wayland residents to attend, with participants from Sudbury churches including Methodist, First Parish, Unitarian, and Trinitarian groups.

Sudbury Methodist Walter H. Wilcox L. Roy. Hawes Webster Cutsurer Andrew Wayland Sudhodist

Memorial Goodwill asks for clothing donations and truck pickup

The group appeals for winter clothing for children and disabled workers to support employment. They request usable items and offer pickup via a Memorial Hancock program at 85 Shawmut Ave, sending a telegram to arrange a truck delivery.

Hancock Shawmut Avebs

Luncheon Brings 85 Members to Church Gathering

In Arizona a luncheon event held at a Church of Christ gathered 85 members for devotional exercises led by the L. Y. pastor. Annual reports were presented, identifications clarified, and preparations noted for Phoenix meetings March 17 to 20 as part of ongoing seasonal activities.

Church of Christ L. Y Ariz Phoenix

Three Acton Families Baptized at St Elizabeth Church

West Acton St Elizabeth of Hungary Church held three baptisms on Sunday afternoon. David Francis Sherry, son of Richard and Mary Sherry, with godparents Mary Ryan and Girard Smith. Mary Catherine Antonelli, daughter of Arthur and Mary Antonelli, with godparents Anthony Lentine. Robert Francis Lyons, son of Francis and Josephine Lyons, with godparents Arthur Goulet and Josephine Goulet.

West Acton St. Elizabeth of Hungary Daniel F. Riordan David Francis Sherry Richard D. Sherry Central Street Mary E. Ryan Dorchester Girard Smith New York City Sherrys Mary Catherine Antonelli Arthur Antonelli Main Street North Acton Anthony Léntine Bedford Antonellis Robert Francis Lyons Francis G. Lyons Stow Road Boxborough Arthur Josephine Goulet Winsted Connecticut Lyons

Catholic Daughters Birthday Banquet Set for February 15

West Concord plans a lively Catholic Daughters birthday banquet at Monument Hall at 7 pm on Tuesday February 15. Guest speaker will be Very Rev William McCarthy state chaplain of Ayer. Co chairs Mrs Frank Zawada and Mrs Henry Duston. Performers and state officers expected with more details to be announced.

West Concord Monument Hall William McCarthy Ayer Frank Zawada Dd Henry Duston William Kathleen Dee) Horgan Flora Clyne Clara Lawton Winnie Currier Eileen Prendergast Dorothy McMullen Alice Melisi Helen Smith Loretta Frawley Frances Kilmartin Agnes Dee Frances Dow Ann Wetherbee

Smorgasbord Supper Slated By Acton Center Church

Acton Center Congregational Church hosts a large smorgasbord supper for building funds this Saturday night with servings from 5 to 7 30 and special music. Chairman Walter L Perrault leads a committee including Walter A Stevens W Donald Leslie Norman G Collins Frank Greenough Dewey Boatman and Paul Greenough.

Acton Center Acton Center Congregational Church Walter L. Perrault Walter A. Stevens W. Donald Leslie Norman G. Collins Frank Greenough Dewey Boatman Paul Greenough

Palmer Resigns As Guild Vice President In Acton

At the Acton Catholic Women's Guild meeting at St Elizabeth of Hungary Hall Mrs Doris Palmer resigned as vice-president due to family relocation to Chicago. Genevieve Hatch will succeed her. A Town Hall dance is planned for next Thursday and whist parties will resume in February.

West Acton Acton Catholic Woman’s Guild St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church Hall Mary Lord Doris Palmer Chicago Genevieve Hatch Town Hall

Train Race Echoes In Peace Dale Village

Residents of Peace Dale Rhode Island hold an annual toy electric train race in their quiet village. The community event uses small electric models to showcase speed and precision.

Peace Dale R. I

Remembering the Lord and a New Morning Guidance

A devotional exhortation urges recollecting Gods wonders and starting each day with thanks. It invites readers to seek Gods guidance mercy and love as the sun rises and distractions begin.

West Acton Woman's Club Hosts January Meeting

A book review by Mrs John Pettin gell opened the West Acton Woman's Club meeting at the West Acton Baptist Church. President Mrs Safford Sweatt led the session. hostesses were Mrs Don ald Thompson and Mrs Robert Treyz. The next meeting was set for February 9 as the annual joint meeting with Acton Center Woman's Club. American Home Day will be observed at the March meeting with morning and afternoon sessions.

West Acton John Pettingell

Congo Notes at Carlisle Ever Ready Class Night

Carlisle notes a successful Ever Ready Class Night with 23 members recognized for almost 30 years of service. Pianist Mrs Isabelle Campbell and singers Mrs Patricia Cutter and Mrs Janice Banwell performed two duets. Next Sunday features Family Music Night with the Shumway family and Rev Robert B Dempsey speaking on Prayer in Thessalonians. Midweek service at 7 45 closes the Doctrine of Bible Inspiration series

Carlisle Christ Church Isabelle Campbell Patricia Cutter Janice Banwell Shumway Robert B. Dempsey Thessalonians

Sudbury Group At Guest Day Tea In Wayland Church

A Me morial Congregational group from South Sudbury attended the Guest Day Tea at First Parish Church in Wayland on January 11. Speaker Mrs Miriam Rogers, executive secretary of the Friends of Albert Schweitzer, spoke on Dr Schweitzer’s work in Africa and shared three dimensional colored slides from visits in Europe and the Lambarene hospital.

Sudbury Memorial Congregational

Skittlers Plan Bowling Party and Church Choir Rehearsals

West Concord Union Church hosts a bowling party Friday at Maynard at 7 45 p m. Youth choir meets Saturday at 10 a m under Mrs J Fred Engebretseh. Sunday junior high meets at 6 p m with Mrs Edwin B Nylen and Miss Monica Murphy. senior high at 7 p m with Mr and Mrs Philip Damon. Senior choir rehearsal is listed Wednesday at 7 45 p m with Mrs Albert G Lind.

West Concord West Concord Union Church Maynard J. Fred Engebretseh Edwin B. Nylen Monica Murphy Philip Damon Albert G. Lind

Evangelical Free Church Sermons and Pioneer Girls Meeting

At the Evangelical Free Church Rev Hyland T Richmond preached Lessons from Joseph Sunday morning and When Prayer is Wrong at night Mid week services are on Wednesdays at 730 Tonight Pioneer Girls Club guides and committee meet at Mrs Emma Bensons Long Street at 730

Evangelical Church Concord Evangelical Free Church Hyland T. Richmond Joseph Guides Pioneer Girls Club Emma Benson Long Street

Sudbury Methodist Church Service and Youth Activities Time

The Sudbury HODIST Church led by Rev Robert K Joubs Jr offers morning worship at 9 30 with a sermon The People We Didn t Marry Sunday School at 10 45 with departments in various locations The Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at 3 00 p m in the Maynard Church Senior fellowship at 7 00 p m with the Senior Choir rehearsing Tuesdays at 7 15 p m New voices welcome.

Sudbury Robert K. Joubs, Jr Richard Johnson Philip C. Putnam Kenneth “Ie Lower Town Hall Intestate Methodist Maynard Methodist Church Church News

Unitarians Mark Sunday Service and Choir

Morning worship led by Rev. Alexander Szent Ivanyi D D with Mrs James Greenawalt as organist. Sunday school and nursery available at 9 am follow a 9 am service.

Unitarian Sudbury Alexander Szent-Ivanyi James Greenawalt Ami

Mal Congregational Church Sunday Services Schedule

The Mal Congregational Church in South Sudbury posts a Sunday schedule led by Rev. Ernest Bodenweber Jr. Services begin at 11 a.m. with music by the Senior Choir and a sermon at 11.15 a.m. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. A nursery is available at the parsonage, Pilgrim Fellowship meets after the sermon, and an Adult Study Group is at 8 p.m.

MAL Congregational Church South Sudbury Ernest Bodenweber, Jr Pilgrim Fellowship

Eutcasants Church Announces Sunday Schedule

The Rev Rollin J Pairbanks Minister In Charge and Assistant Mr John Sandford of Episcopal Theological School lead a 10 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. in the Parish House followed by a 6 p.m. Young Peoples Fellowship.

Acton Quakers Meet at Boardman Home on Main Street

Society of Friends announce meeting for worship Sundays at 8 p m at Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman home 48 Main Street Acton Center. Clerk Winifred Barrett contact Acton 3 4360.

Society OF Friends Quakers Donnell Elizabeth Boardman Main St Acton Center Winifred Barrett Acton

Rags and Riches Sermon at Acton Church

Morning worship features Rev Eric W Grimshaw presenting a sermon on the Parable Rags and Riches at Acton Church with church school and nursery services. Junior and senior high fellowship groups are scheduled after morning worship and church time.

Religious Society and Congregational Church Schedule City

Carlisle area churches list service times and staff. Unitarian Pastor Rev Brandoch Lovely leads 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. sessions with Donald Lapham organizer and Mark D Elliot director. Congregational Church under Pastor Lina Dempsey with Herbert Lee organist hosts 10:45 a.m. and an evening service at 7.00.

1St Religious Society Unitarian Brandoch Mark D. Elliot R. W. McFarland Donald Lapham Lina Robert Dempsey Herbert A. Lee Lee Willliam Way

Parish Activities Announced for Sunday and Week

St Elizabeths Catholic Mission notes Sunday mass at 9 30 AM led by Rev Fr York. Trinity Church Concord lists Y P F gathering Sunday at 7 PM and a Wednesday women s workday at 10 AM. Girls choir 1 PM Sunday Bible class Thursday January 27 at 10 30 AM teachers workshop 8 PM.

Trinity Church Concord Y.P.F Trinity Episcopal Church

Annual Meeting of Every Ready Class at Carlisle Church

The Every Ready Class at Carlisle Congregational Church will hold its annual meeting next Tuesday evening at 8 o clock. Mrs Esther Sorli will preside as president. Officers will be elected and the program will be announced.

Carlisle Congregational Church Esther Sorli

Power of the Holy Spirit Lesson Message

Rev. Robert H. Harper discusses John 16 7 11 Acts 2 1 4 4 8 12 Golden Text Acts 1 8 the Spirit's gift to disciples after Jesus departure Pentecost fulfillment in Jerusalem with diverse observers the Church as a mission field and tongues gift illustrating unity of Spirit despite opposition the need for love centered preaching today.

Robert H. Harper Power the Holy Spirit Mary Jesus Christ Jerusalem Church of All Nations Peter John

Bedford Church Listing Announces Service and Staff

Bedford Church of Christ lists Rev. Marvin L. Derby as pastor at 27 Great Road with Mrs Léna Dr. Blake as organist. Sunday school begins at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 led by the minister.

Church OF Christ Congregational Marvin L. Derby Great Road Bedford Mirs Léna Dr. Blake

FIRS Varibh Seelam church services and Catholic mass schedule

Rev David C Pohl pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 morning service at 11 with sermon and special music. Catholic Masses at 7 30 9 30 10 30 and 11 30 am with Benediction after the 8 30 mass. organists listed for services.

Varibh Seelam Ghurch David C. Pohl Adelaide Newcomb

West Acton church schedule and services

West Acton ST. oF aeeere of HUNGARY Rev. Daniel F. Riorden pastor and organist Sagenich with Sunday masses at 7 30 9 and 11 30 daily prayers at 7 West Acton Baptist Church Rev Ronald Noble pastor Mrs Allan Cameron organist choir director Waldo MacWilliams church school supt Mrs Paul Richardson Sunday January 23 9 30 a m Sunday church school 10 45 a m morning worship nursery for preschool children during service 12 00 noon high school class 7 00 p m youth groups meet in Acton Center worship invitation.

ST. of Aeeere Hungary Daniel F. Riorden Anetty Sagenich Uth Kennedy West Acton Baptist Church Ronald Noble Allan Cameron Waldo MacWilliams Paul Richardson Acton Center

South Acton Community Universalist Service Notice

Sunday morning worship at 10 45 a m with Sunday School at 10 45 a m and high school at 9 45 a m led by Minister James D Hunt at Cor Main and Central Streets South Acton Community Universalist Church announces the service schedule.

Community Universalist Church Cor Main James D. Hunt

Meeting of United World Federalists Tonight in Framingham

Citizens are invited to a United World Federalists meeting at 8:00 p.m. Thursday January 20 at State College Framingham. Dr. Charles Eliot of Tufts Fletcher School will speak on Behind the Scenes of the United Nations. Buy U S Savings Bonds.

Sudbury United World Federalists State College Framingham Charles Eliot Fletcher School Tufts College United Nations

Concord and St Leonard Church Schedule Listing

Concord by Church Episcopal Elm Street Rev Wm H Clark rector Mrs Margaret Ridout organist 8 am Holy Communion 9 15 am Morning prayer and sermon Church school 11 am Morning Prayer and Church School St Leonard Church Monument Square Catholic Rev John A York pastor Rev Edmund M Higgins curate Rev James H Connolly curate Miss Esther Costello organist Sunday masses at 7 8 30 10 and 11 30 Sunday school after the 8 30

Piscopal Elm Street Wm. H. Clark Margaret Ridout

Govan Lady Help Of Christians Church Service Times

West Concord Rev. Lewis F. Kvarn pastor Miss Helene Vonahue organist announces Sunday Masses at 7 8 30 10 15 and 11 80 o clock with mass services scheduled throughout the day.

Govan Lady Help OF Christians Church West Concord Catholic Lewis F. Kvarn Helene Vonahue

Trinitarian Walden Street Worship Schedule

Reverend Robert H. Barber leads morning service at 11 a.m. Organist Whittredge Clark accompanies worship after a 9 a.m. junior choir rehearsal and a 9:30 church school session for grades 3-8 led by Mrs. Ralph Hemenway. Nursery children up to grade 3 attend at 11 a.m. with sermon titled The Here In The Soul.

Trintvatian Congregational Church Walden Street Robert H. Barber Whittredge Clark Ralph Hemenway

Evangelical Free and Concord Church Schedule Highlights

Rev Hyland Richmond leads Evangelical Free Church with Bible school at 10 15 a m worship at 11 15 a m and evening gospel service at 7 30 p m In Concord First Panisa Church hosts Philip W Trumbull organist on Sunday January 23 11 a m morning worship and sermon on Religion For What by the minister.

Evangelical Free Church Hyland Richmond Concord E Philip W. Trumbull

West Concord Union Church Service Notice

Rev Edwin B Nylen will preach at 11 am morning service at West Concord Union Church with Nina Lind as organist and Harry W Hansen superintendent of church school senior choir meets Wednesday at 7 45 pm the church school serves all ages and begins at 9 30 am

West Concord UNION Edwin B. Nylen Nina Lind Harry W. Hansen

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Services and Reading Room

Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. Weekly testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8. Reading Room on Milldam 24 Main street hours 10 am to 5 pm weekdays holidays excepted Wednesday 7 30 pm Fridays 9 pm. Nursery provided for young children. Page describes healing through Christ Truth and readings from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy with the Golden Text Psalms 57 3.

First Church CY Christ Scientist Concord Milldam Main Street Jesus Christian Science Services Luke Mary Baker Eddy Maries

Storm Turmoil Strikes Plymouth in 1635

A mid August Plymouth Plantation issue recounts a mighty storm of wind and rain that tore at the town of Plymouth. The tempest knocked down houses sunk ships and uprooted great trees, chilling early colonial life with its force.

Boston Massachusetts Bay State Plymouth Plantation Plymouth

Join the March of D Lick Infantile Paral

A brief public notice invites participation in a march event related to infantile paralysis awareness. organizers name local groups and community venues as focal points for gathering and routing participants.

Dlick

Holy Annunciation Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church Dinner

Maynard parish plans an autumn supper after the Divine Liturgy on October 17 at the Parish Hall. Rev Stephen Lyashevsky leads services at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend the post service meal.

Holy Annunciation Prospect St. Maynard Stephen Lyashevsky Devine

St John s Ev Lutheran Church Glendale Street

Rev C Thomas Kongas pastor schedule of services and activities includes Sunday worship, confirmations, Sunday school and adult instruction. Choirs and choirs rehearsals Luther League skating party Bible study and church meetings listed with dates and times.

ST. John's EV. Lutheran Church Glendale Stree C. Thomas Kongas Luther League Karen Keto Harrison Street

Calvary Hastings Hastings St Maynard Stowline Pastors

Pastor Rev T A Esala and Rev J D Gall lead Calvary Hastings with Sunday services at 10 00 am Bible class at 7 30 pm and Finnish services on the first and third Sundays at 2 30 pm Sunday School observed during the worship week strong faith community schedule

Union Congregational Service Schedule Notes

Dr B Paul Pardy pastors Union Congregational with Marion L Jones as pianist. Sunday school 9 30 for all ages. morning worship 10 45 with special choir music and sermon. Youth fellowships at 6 30 and 7 45 directed by Rev Robert McGlone. Announcements list Jan 25 Philathea class 8 p m travelogue by Dorothy Priest on Europe. Weekday events include choir, Boy Scouts.

Union Congregational Church B. Paul Pardy Marion L. Jones Harold A. Merriam Robert’ McGione Robert, McGlone Dorothy Priest Europe

Stow First Parish Church Unitarian Organized 1700

The notice lists church leadership and schedules for Stow First Parish Church Unitarian and a second church with Rev Clyde W Robbins. It shows ministers, superintendent, organist, service times including Sunday school at 9:30 and 9:45, worship at 10:45 and 11:00, coffee hour on the first Sunday at 10:30, and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 PM.

Paul E. Killinger John Miner Marjorie Warren Clyde W. Robbins

Gleasondale Methodist Church Services

Church services listed for Gleasondale Methodist Church with Rev. Robert L. Hemmerla as minister and James Laffin as organist. Church School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m.

Gleasondale Methodist Church Robert L. Hemmerla James Laffin

Chanukah Party Planned by Sunday School at 2:30

The Sunday School will hold a Chanukah Party next Sunday afternoon starting at 2:30 PM. All are invited to attend at St. Bridget's Church overseen by Rev. William J. O'Brien and assistants. Masses and confessions are listed with service times and novena prayers weekly.

Aaclom St Rete

Finnish Ev. Mission at Congregational Church

Rev. Eino Hamalainen leads a Thursday midweek devotional at 7 30 p m with coffee to follow. Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship service at 11 a m.

EV. Mission ‘Congregational Church Eino Hamalainen

St Casimir's Church Mass Schedule Announcement

Rev. F. Miaskiewicz DCL announces Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o'clock Weekday masses at 8 a m Confessions heard at 3 and 7 o'clock Saturday

ST. Casimir’s Church Miaskiewicz DCL

Maynare TM-Sodist Youth Activities At Athens Church

Rev Robert K Jones Jr leads services at Athens with youth ministers Richard and Mrs Johnson. Music by Edwin Carlton Jr and Payson True. Sunday school 9 45 am for all ages, with primary junior departments. Intermediate youth fellowship 3 pm and senior choir 7 30 pm. Girl Scouts Boy Scouts and altar flowers noted for memory of Mr Frank Stammers.

Maynare Robert K. Jones, Jr Richard Johnson Edwin Carlton, Jr Payson True Robert K. Jonesi Dent Kenneth Meister Athen Stephen Carton Edwin Carlton Francis Marsh Robert Larkin David McKenna Vickie Burnett Kenneth Jones Richard Neumeier Frank Stammers

St George's Church Notes and Services in Maynard

St George s Episcopal Church on Summer street near the high school lists service times with morning prayers at 10 45 a m and Holy Communion on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. The Maynard Woman s Auxiliary announces a food gate January 21 and a pot luck annual meeting January 29 with reservations. Holy Communion is set for January 23 at 8 a m.

Summer Street Maynard David R. Cover Hector Murray Goodwin Jacob Viverette Edward Athorn ST. George’s Woman’s Auxiliary St. George’s Episcopal Church Hawes Florist St. George’s Church Edwin Grunwakhi William

Burglar Smashes Gas Station Cash Drawer In Buffalo

A burglar broke into a Buffalo gas station owned by Robert Hall and left only 27 cents in the cash drawer. The thief took every cent.

Buffalo N. Y Robert Hall

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