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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
4
Fragmentary newspaper line shows Marlborough Massachusetts Postal information and advertising rate notes from 1908. It mentions P O Box 62 and second class matter registration under March 6 1879 Act with Thursday publication and special advertising rates.
A compilation of excerpts notes Massachusetts traffic deaths reached 523 in a recent year, urging drastic road-safety measures. It lampoons plutonium eating as a dietary concern, jokes about atomic food substitutes, and muses on enduring theatrical props and the allure of aristocracy.
Miss Genevieve Louise Wells of Waltham married R. Bickford Hartwell of Bedford at St Charles Church Waltham Rev Timothy M Howard officiated A reception followed in Governor Gore Hall Waltham Bride wore pearl trimmed lace bodice and satin skirt with illusion veil Twin sister Edith Rahm served as matron of honor Best man was Warren Hartwell Ushers included Richard Hartwell and Frederick King The couple honeymooned in New York then planned to reside in Bedford.
Sudbury Plan and Scope Committee met with Dr. Jesse B. Davis to review the survey report. The results will be printed and distributed to townspeople before the annual Town Meeting, with a hearing planned before mid February for discussion.
Fred Everett Hosmer, aged 69, died in his sleep early Saturday January 10 after a long illness. Born in Woodstock Connecticut, he lived in Sudbury since 1897 and worked as a salesman with Douglas Shoe Co. He retired several years ago and moved to Sudbury last summer to be with his brother Albert Hosmer and wife. Interment will be in Wadsworth Cemetery.
Stow Ferguson and Mrs Ferguson of Harvard road welcome their first child a daughter born December 10 at Arlington Symmes Hospital to Sheron Louise naming the newborn. Grandparents Samuel Gram Storff Stew Ferguson and Leon Ferguson reside in Harvard road Everett with great grandparents John Rose Sr Lexington and Willard Ferguson of Everett.
A pair of reader letters describe local club activity and a personal testimony about the March of Dimes. The Brattle Chess Club in Cambridge invites participation with weekly meetings at Phillips Brooks House and 25 cent dues. A Concord parent recounts polio care, praising the Infantile Paralysis Foundation and the March of Dimes outreach and aid services.
A Concord resident describes the foundation's comprehensive care for his child with infantile paralysis. He recalls promises of no charge, access to top doctors, and ongoing clinic visits funded through national and local chapters. He praises the March of Dimes for efficient service and gratitude to all involved.
Edward J. Dalton from Cambridge Turnpike appeals to Concord residents to donate to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. He notes the program funds treatment, trains personnel, and supports research aimed at curing and preventing the disease, urging generous contributions after witnessing clinics. The letter stresses that gifts, not dimes, matter for this cause.
Veronica Dengel told a Boston audience that a husband’s poetry on his wife’s clothing is often more objective than women friends. She claimed husbands may critique a new hat more honestly and then buy one like it themselves.
Sudbury church announces regular 9 30 a m worship led by Rev Henry E Leech with a sermon next Sunday. The Go to Church Band will hear a short talk and Sunday School begins at 10 45 supervised by Leroy Hawes. Youth Fellowship meets in the vestry at 7 p m directed by Mrs Kenneth MacMurtry. A cordial welcome to all in age 12 and high school grades.
The Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with a sermon by Dr Bayes and music by the Senior Choir A Christian Endeavor gathering follows at 6 30 p m A baked bean supper will be served in the vestry Saturday night January 24 from 5 to 7 p m for all community young people.
Weekend Masses at 7:30 and 9 a.m. Sunday services and 1 p.m. option. Holyday Masses at 6:30, 8, and 9 a.m. Daily Mass at 7:30 a.m. First Friday Mass also at 7:30 a.m.
Concord road Sudbury Dr. William Wolf rector hosts Sunday morning prayer and Church School at 10 00 a m Communion observed on the first Sunday each month Everyone welcome to attend
Rev. James V. Miller leads Sunday morning services at 10 45. Sunday school begins at 9 30. Christian Endeavor Young People meet at 6 45 p m.
Ian 2W Unitarian Paul N Carnes minister. Church School at 9 30 a m Miss Anne Derby superintendent. Sunday morning service at 11 a m. Youth Group at 7 p m. Sunday evening.
Bedford Church of Christ lists Sunday school at 9 40 morning service 11 00 Pilgrim Fellowship 6 30. St Michael's Catholic Church, Rev Kerrigan, Masses at 8 00 9 15 and 11 15. Organist noted as Mrs Brennan.
The Willie Allen Pek kala Post No 8074 VFW met January 14 at Stow Town Hall. Twelve veterans were elected to membership as a drive to expand the post gains momentum. Commander Edvin Albert and his staff plan a broader program of activities for the year.
Police report two door thefts in Carlsbad New Mexico one from a station wagon and the other from a house.
Rev J William Sippola leads a special program night Saturday January 24 at 7 30 p m at K R Home River Street in Maynard. Sunday January 25 features Sunday School at 10 30 a m E K R Home English service at 7 p m and Finnish service at 8 p m. On Monday January 26 the Luther League meets at the home of Mr and Mrs Bernard Kankapa 14 Percival Street Maynard.
Rev Eino Vehanen and church officials announce a trustees and deacons meeting Thursday at 8 p m at the parsonage a Saturday program and a ladies fund raiser Sunday Finnish language worship at 9 30 a m annual congregational meeting at 3 p m Sunday school each week at 10 45 a m and choir practice Wednesday at 7 30 p m all welcome to attend
Rev Harry E Goll Rector Edward Green Student Ass’t St Hilda s Guild meets Thursday at 7 00 pm Parish annual meeting Saturday at 7 30 pm Sunday service at 9 45 am church school 10 45 am Holy Communion Rector to celebrate and preach Sabra League meets Monday 7 30 pm Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 00 pm
Rev Eino J Hamalainen, Pastor, mid week service Thursday January 22 at 7 30 p m followed by special hour and coffee table hosted by Mrs Martha Wirtanen. Sunday January 25 Sunday School at 10 a m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m.
Rev Norman MacLean presides with Church School at 9 30 a m for all ages and worship at 10 45 a m. Philathea Class meets Jan 27 at Mrs Irvin Howe Brown street 7 30 p m. Choir rehearsal Jan 28 at 7 p m.
St Casimir's Church Great Road Maynard offers Sunday masses at 9 and 11 with Sunday school after the 9 o'clock mass. Devotions at 3 p m. Confirmation class after Devotions. Weekday mass at 8 am except Wednesday 7 30 am. Religious instruction for high school at 8 am and junior high at 11 am on Wednesday. Confessions Saturday at 3 and 7.
Reverend Henry E. Leech leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. A youth fellowship for ages 12 and up meets Sundays at 34 Brooks Street. The Woman’s Society of Christian Service hosts a birthday party January 27 at 7 30 p.m. Bring pennies equal to your age. Mrs Leech is assisted by Mrs Walter Deniston, Mrs Bertha Whitney, and Mrs Alton W. White.
Reverend Michael J. Burke and Edward F. Gillis preside at Concord St Anard's Church with Masses at 8 8 15 and 10 30 o clock on Sunday January 25. Benediction at 4 30 p m. Tuedsays evening is devoted to St Jude at 7 30 p m.
Rev Alexander J McCue and Joseph W Sullivan lead Sunday mass at 8 30 and 10 30 oclock. Novena service held at 5 pm. Parishmembers John Kerns and Org participate. Event date Sunday Jan 25.
Rev Gunnar A Gundery leads Sunday activities on January 25 with Sunday School at 10 45 a m and Gospel service at 7 30 p m. The notice lists church events and timing for the day.
The Trinitarian Congregational Church offers classes through high school and a morning service at 11 a.m. led by Rev John E Wallace. A nursery is available during the service.
Rev Earl K Sweatland preaches Sunday January 25 at 9 30 a m with church departments meeting. Morning worship at 10 45 a m includes kindergarten for children. Evening services list 5 30 p m and 6 30 p m with the People and episode People noted.
Trinity Church offers Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and morning services at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The First Parish lists morning service at 11 and church school at 9:35 a.m. A sermon by Wilbur W. Daniels is noted. The Laymen's League joint enocblak is planned from Monday, January 26.
The Milldam church at 24 Main Street offers 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. hours daily except holidays with a nursery and reading room. Sunday lesson is Truth with a Golden Text from II Timothy and Isaiah passages read in King James Version, stressing the supremacy of God and moral living.
James W. Me, a World War I Navy veteran from Springfield, Mass., asks supporters to extend the time for a final donation drive after stating he feels just fine.
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