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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1954

Page

7

West Concord church meeting elects officers and honors Nylen couple

At the annual church gathering in West Concord Tuesday presided by Harry W. Hunter, officers and committees were reelected. The clerk pro tem Mrs. Allyn White read reports showing 42 new members and solid finances. The minister Rev Edwin Nylen and his wife were presented with a purse in appreciation for five years of service.

Cord Concord H Harry W. Hanter Folicers Litt S. Adams Frank E. Waite Harry W.rk Allyn Burer E. W. Hutton Easurer Harry Edmund CC. Dow Maynard C. Forbes Frank C. Leighton Warren Bowering Ralph A. Gerow Clarence J. Tufts John H. Mulhall Lesle C. Peterson Charles Fy. Hedhund Marshall J. Witherell Arthur H. Gergstrom Robert W. Damon Allyn B White Henry W. Harmon, Jr Hanson Warner Eldridge Edwin B. Nylen Nylen

Treasury Bonds Boost Sales in Commonwealth Month

Sales of Series E and other bonds in the Commonwealth rose sharply in the month, reaching over 4.3 billion dollars and surpassing last year by about 22 percent. Bank officials noted continued demand as maturities and payroll-driven purchases support the nationwide bond program.

Ing Commonwealth Shreve National Dix Sai Ely

Bedford Town Hall to Host March Voters Meeting

Local voters head to the Town Hall on Tuesday at 10 p.m for the annual town election. The Bedford Woman's Club and Grange conduct planning for winter activities and transfers of membership.

Organist To Give Concert In Acton

West Acton Baptist Church hosts an organ concert Sunday January 31 at 4 PM. Edward H. Howardee and choir master from All Saints Episcopal Belmont perform at the console. A free will offering will help defray organ costs.

West Action West Acton Baptist Church Edward H. Howardee All Saints Episcopal ‘Church Bélmont

West Concord skating and bowling event at Tutte's Alleys

Union Church announces a Friday night bowling party at Tutte's Alleys Maynard at 7 45 with youth chief in charge and a Saturday morning rehearsal. Santa Chiarra Guild monthly meeting Monday at 8 and senior choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 45 p m.

West Concord Union Church Tutte’s Maynard Cloke James F. Engebretsen Santa Chiarra Guild

St George's elects new vestry at annual parish meeting

St George's Episcopal Church held its annual parish meeting on January 13 presided by Rev. Dr. David A. Covell. A new vestry was elected: Senior warden John J. Crighton, junior warden H Cal gin Gaebel, clerk Richard T Muleshey, treasurer Anne K Steele, vestrymen Robert H Darling Edward Athorn Mrs Doris Soar Antonio Lalli. Albert Sadler announced the 1954 budget was oversubscribed. After the meeting colored slides of last September's Boston triennial convention were shown. Sabra League served refreshments.

Maynard St. George’s Episcopal Church David A. Covell John J. Crighton H. Calvin Gaebel Richard T. Muleshey Anne K. Steele Robert H. Darling Edward Athorn Doris Soar Antonio Lalli Albert Sadler Boston Sabra League

Officers Elected at Youth Fellowship Meeting Here

The Youth Fellowship of Evangelical Free church held its annual meeting. Following reports, officers were elected: President March Purinton Jr, vice president Peter Olsen, secretary Barbara Johnson, treasurer Maxwell E Lawrence Jr.

Concord Youth Fellowship of Evangelical Free Church March Purinton, Jr Peter Olsen Barbara Johnson Maxwell E. Lawrence Jr

Guest Preacher Fills Bedford Church Service

A guest preacher Jared A. Walker from Hanscom Air Base led Sunday's services at the Christ Congregational Church in Bedford replacing Rev. Marvin L. Derby who left for a visit with his parents in Indianapolis Indiana. Music was arranged by organist Mrs Leila M Blake.

Bedford Church Christ, Congregational Aplain Jared A. Walker U. S. Air Force Hanscom Air Base Marvin L. Derby Indianapolis Indiana Leila M. Blake

Pilgrim Fellowship Meeting at Evangelical Church

The Pilgrim Fellowship held a weekly gathering last Sunday night at Evangelical Congregational Church. Mr. James L. Heggie of the Mother Church Boston delivered an address on the topic Ways Men Worship.

Pilgrim Fellowship Acton Centers Evangelical Congregational Church James L. Heggie Mother Church Boston

Fire at Morse residence minor damage on Monument Street

Central Station responded to Box 13 for a chimney fire at the Morse residence on Monument Street. Damage described as slight as firefighters contained the blaze. The incident marks the ninth alarm of the year and month.

Central Morse Monument Street

Mission Rosary Circle Meeting At Bedford

Mrs James Connors hosted the Mission Rosary Circle at 16 North Road Bedford Monday evening. A report on the previous meeting at St Michael's Rectory was presented, noting 33 members attended. Participants included Mrs Mary Albani Mrs Mary Zadnowski Mrs Sara Baltrush and Mrs Alice Barrett.

Bedford James Connors North Road St. Michael’s Rectory Mary Albani Mary Zadnowski Sara Baltrush Alice Barrett

Sudbury Church Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

At St. Elizabeth's Church annual meeting held January 12, officers were elected Louis H Hougi as Warden Richard Lincoln as Treasurer Philip M Way as Clerk and Hector Marquis as Head Usher. The Executive Committee includes Albert S Dezne Franklin E Hanson F Bevan Howe Horton W Reed and Stephen H Whittlesey.

Sudbury St. Elizabeth’s Louis H' Hougi Richard Lincoln Philip M. Way Hector Marquis Albert S. Dezne Francis E. Hanson F. Bevan Howe Horton W. Reed Stephen H. Whittlesey

Trinity Services Hold Morning Sermon and Guild Meetings

Concord church announces guest speaker Murrey Goodwin of the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge during Sunday services at 9 30 to 11 00. Altar Guild admission of new members at 10 30 Monday. Education Commission meets at 7 45 pm. Bible classes at 8 pm Wednesday and 10 am Thursday.

Concord Trinity Episcopal Church Murrey Goodwin Episcopal Theological School Cambridge Education Commission

Artificial light far outshines firefly glow in tests

Science tests compare firefly light to electric illumination. Fireflies produce about nine ten thousandths of a lumen at best, far less than a 60 watt incandescent lamp which yields about 835 lumens.

Communion Sunday at St George's Maynard Episcopal

Maynard parish notes a church service at St George's Episcopal Church on Sunday. The new vestry will hold a corporate communion during the morning service. Theology is referenced as part of the observance.

Maynard St. George’s Episcopal Church

Reverend Hugh Weston to Lead Two Sunday Services

South Acton Universalist Church invites Reverend Hugh Weston to preach at the morning worship service at 10 30 for the next two Sundays in January. Weston stands as a candidate for the pastorate of the Universalist Church in South Acton.

South Acton Hugh Weston

Maynard Union Church Announces Services and Events

Dr B Paul Pardy leads Sunday services at Maynard Union Church with Marion L Jones as organist and Harold A Merriam directing the choir. Weekly choir rehearsal, an Easter Cantata prep, annual meeting January 20 with pot luck supper and singspiration led by Arthur Burt and Miss Jones follow. Junior Endeavor and Boy Scouts meet, and Rev Baldwin Callahan from Boston preached on Christian stewardship.

Union Congregational Church B. Paul Pardy Marion Li Jones Harold A. Merriam Announcements Arthur Burt Marion L. Jones Junior Christian Endeavor Baldwin Callahan Boston

Concord First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Service Details

Concord First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord lists Sunday service at 10 45 and Sunday School, with a Reading Room on Milldam Main Street Open 10 am to 5 pm weekdays except holidays Wednes days to 730 pm and Fridays to 9 pm A nursery is provided for young children The lesson sermon titled Truth will be read from the Bible and from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy The correlative citation includes Luke 8 4 15 and Deuteronomy 32 3 4 and emphasizes honesty unselfishness and spiritual understanding of God.

Church OF Christ, Scientist Concord Milldam Main Street Cordiak Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy

Carlisle Unitarian Church Service and Sunday School Schedule

Carlisle First Religious Society announces Sunday School sessions from 9:30 to 10:30 a m. Worship at 10:45 led by the minister. Congregational service at 7 p m with Rev Walter Hall, Mrs Herbert A Lee as organist William Shumway directs the choir. Sunday School at noon and Christian Endeavor at 6 p m.

Walter Hall Herbert A. Lee William Shumway Christian Endeavor

Jesus travels through Samaria to meet the Samaritan woman

The lesson notes Jesus chose the road through Samaria to Jacob's well where he speaks with the Samaritan woman. After her encounter she seeks others, declaring Is not this the Christ, and inviting them to see him. The discerned change motivates Christians to share Christ and bring others to him.

Jerusalem Galilee Jordan Sumaria Jesus Samaria Jacob's Well Sychar Christ Meno Becaus

Acton Friends Church Directory Notice

Society of Friends Quakers announce meeting for worship Sundays at 9 00 at the home of Donnell and Elizabeth Hoard 480 Main Street Acton Center Clerk Winifred Barrett Acton 34360

Society ‘of’ Friends Donnell Elizabeth Main St Acton Center Winifred Barrett Acton

Grimaire AW ray church schedule and youth service

The notice lists January church events at Tanutay school including 10 45 church time nursery morning worship Seeing God Sixth Beatitude with Grimshaw and Pilgrim Fellowship weekly discussions. It also notes Tuesday variety 2d February 7 00 church work project and Thursday 28 2 30 Woman's Church Aid with 8 00 Congregation Service League. Next Sunday features Youth Sunday Service by Pilgrim Fellowship.

Rgten Deter Onarrga Riga Grimaire Tanutay School Sar Grimshaw Pilgrim Variety 2d Woman’s Church Aid Fellowship

West Acton Church Services and Events

West Acton Saint Elizabeth of Hungary offers seven thirty, nine, and eleven thirty masses with daily services at seven. West Acton Baptist led by Reverend Ronald Noble lists Sunday School at 9 30, Morning Worship at 10 45 with sermon Mary and Martha, Twelve Niners at noon, and an evening Christian Endeavor service featuring a Blackfeet life presentation.

West Acton

Acton Universalist Church Sunday Worship Services

Sunday morning worship at 10 30 conducted by Rev David Thompson at Acton Congregational Church. Sermon at 9 45 A M followed by a 8 P M Adult Discussion.

South Acton Congregational Church David Thompson

Gleasondale Methodist Church Service Notice

Rev Willard L Qaborm will lead morning worship at Gleasondale Methodist Church with Miss Delia Newman organist and Mrs Kenneth Robblee soloist. Sunday school starts at 10 a m with worship at 11 a m.

Gleasondale Methodist Church Willard L. Qaborm Delia Newman Kenneth Robblee

Bernard’s Church Monuments Square Catholic Masses Schedule

Reverend John A. York pastor and Reverend Edmund M. Higgins curate at Bernard’s Church. Reverend James H. Connolly curate. Music by Esther Costello organist. Sunday masses at 7, 8, 10 and 11 30. Sunday school after 8 o’clock mass. Benediction at 4 30 PM.

Christ Church West Concord Mass Schedule

Pastor Rev John J Scollan presides at Sunday Masses 7 830 and 1030 with Sunday school after 830. Novena services have been suspended. Organist Mise Yelene Donahue to assist.

JUR Lad Ymf.p OF Christians Church West Concord Catholic John J. Scollan Mise Yelene Donahue

Walden Street church services and activities schedule

Walden Street Congregational Church posts a Sunday schedule with Rev. Robert H. Barber as pastor. Morning worship at 11 includes a sermon titled The Point Where Goodness Becomes Evil, with choir music. Junior choir, church school for grades 3-8, junior youth skating, and senior youth fellowship events are listed with leaders Marcia Travis and Joyce Smethurst.

Walden Street Robert H. Barber Whittredge Clark Ralph Hemenway Marcia Travis Joyce Smethurst

Parish Schedule and Altar Guild Meeting Notices

The weekly church timetable lists Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. and morning prayers at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday January 24. Evening Young People's Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Monday January 25 shows Altar Guild annual meeting at 10 30 a.m. and Educational Commission at 7:45 p.m. Rector Rev Wm H Clark serves with Mrs Margaret Rideout as organist.

Pisc Elm Sree Wm. H. Clark Margaret Rideout Young People’s Fellowship The Altar Guild Educational Commission

First Parish in Concord Service Note

Sunday schedule at First Parish in Concord lists Reverend Daniels preaching on The Great Design at 11 a.m. with church school for grades 8 and 9 at 10:15 a.m. Nursery opens 10:50 a.m. Evening Young Peoples Group meets in the vestry at 6:30 p.m. Organist Philip W. Trumbull also noted.

Concord Edward P Daniels D.D Lexington Road Philip W. Trumbull Young Peoples Group

Richmond Pastor Leads Sunday Services January 24

Rev Hyland Ghoneh Richmond delivers Bible school class for all ages at 10:15 a.m. Morning worship follows at 11:15 a.m. with a sermon by the minister. Evening gospel service set for 7 p.m. at the church.

Evan Free. Ghoneh Hyland Richmond Bibles School

West Concord Union Church Service Schedule

Rev Edwin B Nylen presides at morning worship at 10 45 am with sermon by the minister Organist Mrs Nina Lind leads church school for all ages with Henry W Harmon supervising the elementary class Nursery for littlest attendees Morning worship at 10 45 am followed by Junior High Young People in the junior room and High School Young People in the chapel and parlors Evening services include a 6 pm sermon and 7 pm youth meetings

West Concord Union Edwin B. Nylen Nina Lind Henry W. Harmon

Stow Union Evangelical Church Schedule

Rev. Robert Dempsey leads services at Stow Union Evangelical Church with Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 evening service at 7 30 and a prayer meeting on Thursday at 7 30 Also Daring Daniels and Christian Endeavor meet at 6 30 p m

Union- Evangelical Church Stow Robert Dempsey Daring Daniels Christian Endeavor

First Parish Church Unitarian Service and Sale Notes

The article lists minister Paul E. Killinger and organist Mrs. George Smith with church staff including John Miner, Church School Superintendent. Sunday school starts 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11. It mentions rosin graded by color with paler shades priced higher from pale yellow to dark red.

Paul E. Killinger George Smith John Miner

Sudbury and First Church Notices Sundays Mass Schedule

Sudbury Wayland parish lists Sunday masses at 7:30 and 9, plus 11, daily mass at 7:30 a.m. Baptisms by appointment. Unitarian Church announces service at 5 p.m. with Sunday School. Organist Mrs James Greenawalt noted.

Maynard Methodist Church Youth Fellowship Notes

Rev Robert K Jones Jr pastor Youth Minister Rev W Ha zaiah Williams Organist Mrs Kenneth Mc Murtry Morning Worship 9 30 Sermon The Man s Role In Marriage Sunday School 10 45 Mr L rel Hawes Supt Visitors were a Methodist Youth Fellowship 7 pm Theme The USN s Contribution Toward Peace This week s meeting in the May nard Methodist church Methodist Notes Members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship met at Mrs Maud Clark s house last Sunday evening at 6 30 to hold a snow party After outdoor fun the group went with their youth leader Rev W Hazarah Wil liams to the Sudbury Methodist church for a fellowship hour and refreshments by the Sudbury Methodist s Countrs club Mr and Mrs Harold Klee were in charge of the refreshments with other members of the club assisting Next Sunday the MYF meets in the Maynard Methodist church at 7 pm The next meeting of ouples club will be at the meena in Maynard on Saturday February 20th at 8 pm

Robert K. Jones, Jr W. Hazaiah Williams Kenneth McMurtry L. Rel Hawes Methodist Youth Fellowship USN Maynard Methodist Church MYF Ouples’ Club Meena Maynard

St Elizabeth's Church Episcopal Sudbury

The Rev Rollbry J I Fairbanks is minister in charge with Richard Shacklett as student assistant and Elizabeth H Warren as organist. Services Sunday January 24 feature morning prayer and sermon at 10 a m followed by coffee hour in the parish house. Church school also at 10 a m and Young People's Fellowship at 6 p m.

ST. Elizabeth’s Church Episcopal Sudbury Rollbry J. I. Fairbanks Richard Shacklett Elizabeth H. Warren Young People’s Fellowship

Memorial Congregational Church Service and Events in South Sudbury

The Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury lists Rev. Ernest Bodenweber Jr. as pastor. Sunday includes Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Nursery at the parsonage, church service at 11 a.m. with music by the Woman's Choral Group and sermon The Prodigal Father and Brother. Evening Pilgrim Fellowship at 7:15 p.m.

Woman's Choral Group Howarth Prodigal Father and Brother Pilgrim Fellowship

Bedford Church of Christ Announces Services

Congregational Rev. Marvin L. Derby serves as pastor residing at 27 Great Road Bedford. Mrs Letis and MW Blake, organist, reside at 52 Great Road. Sunday school convenes at 9 30 am and worship at 10 45 am with sermon to follow.

Christ Congregational Marvin L. Derby Great Road Bedford Letis MW. Blake

First Parish Unitarian Service Announcement

Minister Reverend Napoleon Lovely presides with Mrs Adelaide at the church. Sunday school begins at 9 45 and the morning service at 11 features a sermon and special music.

First Parish Unitarian Napoleon Lovely Adelaide Newrombereaniat

St Michaels Church Service Details

Rev William E Kerrigan pastor Rea 154 Great Road Bedlare Mrs John Fitzgerald Dreams Bernard Flannery organist at 7 30 8 30 10 30 and Benediction following the 8 30

William E Kerrigan Rea Great Road Bedlare John Fitzgerald Bernard Flannery

Woman's Union Meeting at Trinitarian Church

The Woman's Union of the Trinitarian Congregational church met at the parish house led by president Mrs. Max G. Fultz. Worship leader Mrs. Els tie Oakes Barber introduced speaker Mrs. Dorothy Dower on "Dorothy and Her Hats." Tea hostess was Mrs. Horace P. Tirrell.

Concord Woman’s Union of Trinitarian Congregational Church Max G. Fultz Elstie Oakes Barber Dorothy Horace P. Tirrell

West Acton Brief on Blackfeet Life Slides

At a Sunday night Christian Endeavor meeting at West Acton Baptist Church slides depicted the life of the Blackfeet people. The presentation highlighted scenes from daily life and history aimed at informing attendees.

West Acton the Christian Endeavor West Acton Baptist Church

Religious Services and Clergy Schedule Listings

A compiled notice lists Sunday masses at Casimir's Church and St Bridget's Church with weekday mass times and confessions. It also lists staff, parish associates, and service times for St George's Church including Holy Communion dates and church school timings.

Rue Orthodox Church Weekly Church Schedule

Rue Orthodox Church in Maynard announces a Christmas Day Divine Liturgy at 9 A M on Thursday January 7 and an English Divine Liturgy at 10 A M on Sunday January 10 Following the liturgy the annual Yolka Christmas party for children will be held in the parish hall All are welcome

Finnighev Mission Week Devotion and Worship Schedule

Rev Eino Hemalaigen conducts a midweek devotional Thursday January 21 at 7 30 PM followed by social hour and coffee table. Sunday January 24 offers School at 9 30 AM and Worship Service at 11 AM.

Finnighev Mission Congregational Church Eino Hemalaigen

Saint John's Lutheran Glendale Titled Rev Gust Thur 8 Bible

Sunday schedule lists worship in English and Finnish services at 9 and 10 a m with Sunday school. Two films titled Communism and Face to Face with Communism to be shown in the vestry at 7 p m Wednesday Lutheran League meets. Public invited.

ST. John’s EV LUT Glendale Gust Thur Luthem

Motin t, Catvary, Lutheran Church services

The Lutheran church at Hastings St. Mavear4 Stewling presents regular worship services led by Rev. Edwin V. Gorts. Sunday School begins at 10:00 A M followed by worship at 11:00 A M and a second service at 7:30 P M in Finnish. Communion observed on the first Sunday of each month.

Catvary Hasting

Maynahm Methodist Church Service and Activities

Rev Robert K Jones Jr pastor leads morning worship at 11 AM with a sermon The Mad's Roil In Marriage. Sunday School intermediates and seniors at 9 45 AM with other classes and nursery. Music by Rev Hagaiah Ham and Mrs Victor Salloway. Youth fellowship at 7 PM. Scouts meetings Friday and Saturday. Altar flowers memory of Mr and Mrs Ibert Batley and Miss Irene Batler.

Maynahm Methodist Church Robert K. Jones, Jr Hagaiah It Hams Victor Salloway Jeannette Rayner Robert .K. Jones, Jr Waring Oran I ‘Chaikovsky Adavietto Bach Methodist Youth Fellowship U.s.’S W.S.C.S Axelawson Ibert Batley Ireneatler Batley

Parish Meeting and Youth Group at Carlisle Church

The 1st Parish Church of Carlisle announces a parish meeting after the morning service on Sunday January 24 at 10 45 to vote in new members. The Youth Group will meet the same day at 7 at the church. Family Sunday is observed on January 31.

Carlisle Brandon L. Lovely

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