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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1955

Page

7

Christian Endeavor Observes Anniversary With Special Services

The Carlisle church marks its 74th anniversary week with events from January 30 to February 6. A Junior C E rally at Arlington Heights church features Rev Ilsbury as speaker. The Sagamore Union rally, birthday party gatherings, and a Park Street Church birthday rally conclude the week with the theme Forward with Christ.

Carlisle Arlington Heights Ilsbury Chelmsford Church Ilkie Judy Lapid M. Richardson Sagamore Union Montvale Congregational Woburn Carlisle Society C. E Burlington Winchester Gail House John Swanson Laura Larsen Nancy Wright Christian Endeavor Park Street Church Christ

Chalk Plan Tie Patrick’s Party Plans

A meeting at Elizabeth’s rectory last week outlined plans for Patrick’s Night party at Hall on March 17. The Jones Boys of the parish will host the event, with a preparatory meeting scheduled February 1 in the upper hall.

Elizebeth Hunnn Rch Jones Boys of T Onebruary

Turkey Dance Plans Near for February Birthday Event

Carlisle's First Parish Union hosts a turkey dance on February 1 at the parish house with general chairman Clark of Concord leading a large committee. Junior and senior groups meet for rehearsals and sponsorships proceed under Mrs. Edwin Ny and Miss Monica Murphy. The event includes a 6 45 pm parish program and choir rehearsal directed by Mrs J Tetsen.

Carlisle Clark Con Acord West Nion Edwin B. Ny Monica Murphy Pamon Orning J. Tetsen Tganist

St Blaise Day Observances Set For February 2 3

Concord Candlemas Day will be observed in local Catholic churches on February 2. The Feast of St Blaise will be observed on February 3 with blessings of throats to be announced at Sunday masses.

St. Blaise

Shumway Family Provides Music at Carlisle Service

Five Shumway family members performed special music during the Carlisle evening service. William Jr. played a trumpet solo, Marlene sang, Cheryl sang, and the family trio sang Softly and Tenderly. The pastor opened a three part Thessalonians series. Next week a missionary film I Saw Borneo screens. An open forum on infant baptism is set for tonight at 7:45. Ever Ready Class held its annual meeting and 29 years of service celebration with a supper and officer elections hosted by Esther Sorli, Lillian Hannaford, Marjorie Shumway, and Hazel Metzler.

Carlisle Esther Sorli Lillian Hannaford Marjorie Shumway Hazel Metzler

PLAN LECTURE SERIES AT MEMORIAL CHURCH

A four lecture series by Dr. John Dixon Copp titled The Quiet Adventure of Prayer raises funds for the Building Fund. Lectures are February 3 17 24 and March 3 at 8 p.m. Memorial Congregational Church.

Sudbury John Dixon Copp Memorial Congregational Church

Alms Given Quietly Reflect True Kindness

A reflection on charitable acts done without vanity. It argues that publicizing good deeds harms the recipient’s self respect and faithfulness to the spirit of Our Lord. The quote from Matthew 6 2 contrasts hollow showiness with humble generosity.

Holy Name Society hears Umpire Doc Flaherty speak

About 70 members of the Holy Name Society of Our Lady Help of Christians Church gathered for a supper program in West Concord. Guest speaker John Doc Flaherty, a Maynard native and former American League umpire, detailed his career from 1939 through his sale to the American League in 1953, with stories about players and umpires.

West Concord Holy Name Society of Our Lady Help of Christians Church Church Hall John “Doc” Flaherty Maynard American League Alexander F. MacEachern Lewis F. Kearn Richard J. Loughtin Rudolph W. Currier Flaherty Manuel Garcia Robert E. ‘Sheehan James V. McMullen Harold Baker Joseph Santora

Sudbury Parish Services and Unitarian Church Schedule

St Ann’s Arch Rev William J Carty announces Masses in Sudbury Wayland parish at 7 30 9 and 12 daily 7 30 a m baptisms by appointment First Parish Unitarian Rev Alexander Szent Ivanyi D D minister Mrs James Greenawalt organist 9 a m Morning Worship 9 a m Sunday School and Nursery

ST. Ann’s Wiliam J. Carty Surdbury Wayland Parish Sudbury Alexander Szent-Ivanyi D. D James Greenawalt

Man's Nature and Need Lesson for January 30

The lesson explains sin as inner corruption from Genesis 1 26 31 and Romans 3 23, with Jesus providing power over sin and life through God. It notes humanity's fall from Eden, Cain's example, and the cure through faith, contrasting culture apart from God.

Cain Paul Jesus God

Memorial Congregational Church Service Schedule

Sudbu South by Rev Ernest Bodenweber Jr pastor January 30 events include 9 30 Sunday School 11 church service with music quartet Watch and Pray Hamblin sermon 7 15 Pilgrim Fellowship 8 adult study group Nursery at parsonage at 11 a m

Hamblin Pilgrim Fellowship

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Service Schedule

The Rev Rollin J Fairbanks minister in charge and assistant John Sandford of Episcopal Theological School conduct morning prayer and sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday School meets in the Parish House and at 6 p.m. Young People’s Fellowship gathers there with organist Mrs W Burgess Warren.

Extenseths Episcopal Sudbury Rollin J. Fairbanks John Sandford Episcopal Theological School W. Burgess Warren Young Peoples Fellowship

Sudbury Methodist Church announces worship and youth activities

Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr leads 9:30 morning service with a sermon Romance For the Rest of Your Life. Sunday School at 10:45. Intermediate and Senior youth fellowships at 3 and 7. Choir meets Friday 7:15. W S C S appeals for warm clothing for children and drives from 9 to 5 daily with pickup on January 30 and donations to Goodwill Library.

W.S.C.S Sudbury Methodist Church Morgan Methodist Church Ethan Davison Charles Richardson Goodwill Library

Bedford Church of Christ Congregational Rev Marvin L Pastor

Sunday school meets at 9 30 Sunday worship service at 10 45 a m sermon by the minister at 27 Great road and 52 Great road residences listed organist Leia Blake referenced in the notice.

Church OF Christ Congregational Marvin L Great Road, Ord Leia Mr. Blake Great Road

Parish Supper and Election at St Elizabeth's Parish House

A potluck supper and annual parish meeting at St Elizabeth's Parish House drew about 50 attendees. Elected officials include Warden Louis A Hough Treasurer Richard F Lincoln Clerk Warren L Dyson and several two year and one year trustees, plus delegates to the Diocesan Convention and Sudbury Council of Churches.

Sudbury St. Elizabeth’s Louis A. Hough Richard F. Lincoln Warren L. Dyson Philip M. Way Frank. M. Hoagland Richard F.piper Stephen M. Whittlesey Episcopal Diocesan Harold M. Johnson George S. Davenport Vivien A. Fletcher Ray C. Smith Arthur Ockley, Jr Loring W. Coleman

Acton Guild Hosts Dance and Whist Evening at Town Hall

The Acton Catholic Women's Guild sponsors a modern and square dance tonight at 8 at the Town Hall. The Jones Boys of Lowell provide the music. Mrs. Edmond J. McNiff chairs the program. Whist parties will resume next month.

Acton Acton Catholic Women’s Guild Town Hall Jones Boys Lowell Edmond J. McNiff

Parish Urg Mailt Service Details

Rev David C Pohl leads parish Usttarian Church with Mrs Adelaide Newcomb on organ. Sunday school at 9 45 morning service at 11 features sermon and special music.

Firs Usttarian Church David C. Pohl Adelaide Newcomb

St Michael Mass Schedule and Clergy Roster

The notice lists Mass times at 7:30 9:30 10:30 and 11:30 a m with Benediction after the 8:30 mass. It names William E Kerrigan pastor and organists John Fitzgerald and Benard Flannery and gives a Bedford address at 154 Great Road.

ST. Michael William E Kerrigan Great Road Bedford Mire John Fitzgerald Benard Flannery

Acton Church Notice for Quaker Meeting at 469 Main St

Acton Quakers hold Meeting for Worship Sundays at 8 00 p m at the home of Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman 469 Main St Acton Center Clerk Winifred Barrett Acton 3 4860

Donnell Elizabeth Boardman Main St Acton Center Winifred Barrett Acton

West Acton Parish Service Schedule

Rev Daniel F Riordan Pastor Betty Sag organist Mrs Ruthnedy choir director announces Sunday masses at 7 30 9 and 11 30 oclock Daily masses at 7 oclock with Elizabeth of Hungary observance noted.

An Elizabeth of Hungary Daniel F. Riordan Betty Sag Mrs Ruthnedy

Lincoln Altar Guild Elects New Officers

The Altar Guild of St. Anne's Episcopal Church held its annual meeting at Mrs. Henry Warne's Lincoln Road home last Wednesday evening. Mrs. John O. Wilson was elected president, Mrs. John B. Tew secretary, and Mrs. F Winchester Denie treasurer. Refreshments were served.

Lincoln Altar Guild St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Henry Warne Lincoln Road John O. Wilson John B. Tew F. Winchester Denie

Weather Bureau Chief Delivers a Brew Joke

Milwaukee weather chief Howard Thompson answers the phone with a pun as he greets callers by saying Hello weather brewery.

Milwaukee Howard Thompson U. S. Weather Bureau Weather Brewery

Acton Center Rev Grimshaw visitors schedule

The Acton Evangelical Center lists services for Sunday January 30 1955 with church school at 9 30 for all ages led by Mr W Warren Custance at 10 45 church time nursery session and morning worship with sermon Passion and Compassion A Piece of a Parable by Rev Eric W Grimshaw at 7 00 followed by Acton Junior High and Senior High Fellowship meetings.

Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center Eric W. Grimshaw W. Warren Custance Grimshaw Acton Acton Senior High

Carlisle Ist Religious Society Service Schedule

The Unitarian church presents morning worship at 9:30 and 10:45 with Rev. Branded Lovely and Rev. Robert Dem as pastors. Mrs Herbert A is organist and Donald Lapham organizes. A guest preacher delivers the 10:45 service. Evening service follows at 7 o'clock.

Ist Religious Society Uniterien Mark D. Elliot Donald Lapham Robert Dem Herbert A William Wag

West Acton Baptist Youth Sunday Services

West Acton Baptist invites worship and study this Sunday with Rev. Ronald Noble as pastor and Mrs Allan Cameron as organist. Church School Supt Mrs Paul Richardson leads multiple sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. including nursery and youth programs.

West Acton Baptist Church Ronald Noble Allan Cameron Waldo MacWilliams Paul Richardson Servics

South Acton Community Universalist Service and Programs

The South Acton Community Universalist Church on Main and Central Streets announces morning worship at 10 45 with Sunday School at 10 45 and High School at 9 45 led by Minister James D Hunt. A notice mentions a Royal Palm Station fishing restriction in Everglades National Park. Join the March of Dimes.

Community Universalist Church Cor James D. Hunt Everglades National Park Florida Royal Palmen Station

Elizabeth's Catholic Mission Holds Sunday Mass in York

The parish notes Sunday morning mass at 9 30 in York led by the pastor. Faithful members gather for regular service and community prayers at the mission church.

Trinity Church Elm Street Service Schedule

Concord Trinity Church outlines worship with 8 a.m. Holy Communion 9 15 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon church school 10 45 a.m. Holy Communion and Church School Rev William H Clark rector Mrs Margaret Ridout organist officiate and conduct services

Trinity Church Episcopal Elm Street Wm. H. Clark Margaret Ridout Holy Communion

St Bernard's Church Mass Schedule and Staff

Monument Square announces St Bernard's Church services led by Pastor Rev John A York with curates Rev Edmund M Higgins and Rev James H Connolly. Organist Misa Esther Costello. Sunday masses at 7 830 10 and 1130 with Sunday school after 830 mass.

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

Gun Lady Help of Christians Church Mass Times

West Concord service schedule lists Sunday Masses at 7 8 9 10 15 and 11 30 o clock with Rev. Lewis F. Kvarn as pastor and Miss Helene Donahue as organist.

GUN Lady Help OF Christians Church West Concord Catholic Lewis F. Kvarn Helene Donahue

Thinitanian Church Service Notes

Reverend Robert H Barber leads morning worship on Walden Street with sermon God Can Use Your Troubles. Junior Choir rehearses at 9 am and church school runs 9:30 for grades 3 to 8 under Mrs Ralph Hemenway. nursery to grade 3 attends 11 am church school prior to the 11 am service. Organist is Whittredge Clark.

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

Frasse Bell Free Church Service Plans

Rev Hyland Richmond, pastor, leads Bible school at 10 15 am with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 11 15 am on the sermon Almost Too Late. Evening gospel service at 7 30 pm with the sermon Your Calling.

Frarse Bel Rree Hurch Hyland Richmond

Parish Service Announced with Sermon on Vast Resources

Rev Edward P Daniels presides at Lexington Road church with organist and morning worship set for Sunday January 30 at 11 am. The minister will deliver a sermon titled The Vast Resources.

FIRST Parisa CY Concord Edward P. Daniels D.D Lexington Road W. Trumbull

West Concord Union Church Service Schedule

Church school for all ages at 9 30 a m with Harry W Hansen superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00 a m led by the minister. Senior choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 45 p m.

West Concord Union Harry W. Hansen

Pirst Church of Christ Scientist Concord Services and Reading Room

Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8. Reading Room open 10 am to 5 pm weekdays holiday excepted. Nursery provided for children. Lesson sermon titled Love. Readings from Science and Health and the Bible. Divine Love's inexhaustible supply of good for man will be brought out.

Pirst Church OF. Christ, Scientist Concord Milldam Main Street Christian Science Services Mary Baker Eddy Jesus

Trinity Congregational youth fellowship speaker named John Corbett Donohue

The Concord church plans a Sunday 7 30 p m senior youth fellowship meeting at Trinitarian Congregational Church with guest speaker John Corbett Donohue of Lowell presenting Understanding the Catholic Religion. Mancy Woodruff will serve as worship leader.

Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church John Corbett Donohue Lowell Mancy Woodruff

Maynard Parish Announces First Fall Dinner

Holy Annunciation Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church on Prospect Street in Maynard invites all parishioners to Devine Liturgy at 10 am on October 17 followed by the first fall dinner at the Parish Hall. Very Rev Stephen Lyashevsky oversees the service and event.

Holy Annunciation Prospect St. Maynard Stephen Lyashevsky Devine

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Hastings Hastings St Maynard Stowline pastors Rev T A Esala Rev J D Gall hold Sunday services at 10 am with Sunday School and Bible Class and 7 30 pm worship. Finnish services occur on the first and third Sundays at 2 30 pm.

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Hastings St Maynard-Stowline T. A. Esala J. D. Gall

Church Service Schedule Fragments Include Sermon and Communion

Fragmentary OCR lists locations and readings for a church service with 10 45 a m morning prayer sermon Holy Communion observed on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Names David R Cover Murray Goodwin Jacob Viverette and Edward Athorn appear as church staff or participants.

Biscope Summer Street High Maynard David R. Cover Reactor Murray Goodwin Jacob Viverette Edward Athorn

St John s Ev Lutheran Church Glendale Notes Rally

The Glendale Street church led by Rev C Thomas Kangas lists weekly services classes choirs and a Jan 29 Luther League Mid Winter Rally in Fitchburg with devotions Bible study discussions a banquet speaker William Lear film The Salt of the Earth and Sunday worships at 10 am and noon dinner.

ST. John's EV Glendale Street C. Thomas Kangas Ladies’ Aid Imari Tuikka Finland Sophie Pekkala Wilho Luther Chorus Lanesville Eastern Conference Luther League Fitchburg William Lear

Stow Parish Church Organizes New Unitarian Unit

The First Parish Church Unitarian in Stow announces organization led by Minister Paul E. Killinger with John Miner as church school superintendent and Miss Marjorie Warren as organist. Church school hours 9:45 and 11:00. morning worship at 11:00. Coffee hour on the first Sunday at 10:30.

Paul E. Killinger John Miner Marjorie Warren

Union Evangelical Church Service Schedule Stow

Union Evangelical Church in Stow lists Rev Clyde W Robbins as pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 A M morning worship at 10 45 A M prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 P M.

Union Evangelical Church Stow Clyde W. Robbins

Gleasondale Methodist Church Weekly Service Schedule

Rev. Robert L. Hemmerla presides with James Laffin as organist. Church School opens at 10 a.m. Morning Worship begins at 11 a.m.

Gleasondale Methodist Church Robert L. Hemmerla James Laffin

First Anniversary Mass for Pastor Scollan at Our Lady Help

A first anniversary Mass for Rev. John J. Scollan will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church Saturday at 8 30 in memory of the late pastor who died January 30 1954 while hearing confessions. Rev. Lewis F. Kearn the present pastor will celebrate. Family friends and parishioners will attend.

West Concord Our Lady Help of Christians Church John J. Scollan Lewis F. Kearn

Chanukah Party Planned by ACLU Shere and Sunday School

The ACLU Shere and The Sunday School announce a Chanukah Party next Sunday at 2 30 PM. All are invited to attend. St Brlonx Church lists daily masses at 7 AM and confessions Saturday 4 to 5 and 7 to 7 40 PM. Sunday masses at 7 and 9 AM. Novena to Miraculous Medal every Wednesday at 7 30 PM.

Aclu Shere ST. Brlonx Hurch William J. O’brien Michael D. Sulpvan Gerard Creighton

St Casimir’s Church Mass Times Announced

Rev. F. Minskiewics of St Casimir’s Church lists Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o’clock and weekday masses at 8 a m. Congregations will be heard at 3 and 7 o’clock Saturday.

ST. Casimir's Church Minskiewics Dci

Finnish EV Mission Plans Weekly Gatherings

Rev. Eino Hamalainen leads a Thursday mid week devotional at 7 30 p m followed by a social hour with the coffee table sponsored by the Hamalainens Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship service at 11 a m Tuesday brings a Friendship club meeting at the parsonage at 7 30 p m

EV. Mission Congregational Church Eino Hamalainen Hamalainen The Friendship Club

Morristown church announces youth programs and service schedule

Rev Robert K Jones Jr and Mrs Richard Johnson lead a Sunday school progressing from 9 45 to 11 09 with junior and morning worship at 1 00 featuring Romance For The Rest Of Your Life. Choir and organ music, Scouts meetings, official board date, and altar flower donors noted. Clothing donations for Morgan Memorial invited at Sudbury Methodist Church this week.

Robert K. Jones Richard Johnson Edwin Carlton, Jr Payson Trué Robert. K. Jones Kenneth Meister Albert Christian Lord Roberts Protheroe Rheinberger Bach Methodist Boy Scouts Explorers Cub Scouts Couples’ Club Batley Dockerty Morgan Memorial Sudbury Methodist Church

Union Congregational Church notices and events

Dr. B Paul Pardy is pastor Marion L Jones organist and Harold A Merriam music director The church hosts Sunday school at 9 30 and 10 45 morning worship Boy Scouts as guests Choir offers special music and a sermon for scouts Youth groups meet afternoon and evening Announcements include meetings Penny Sale Rummage Sale and Congregational Youth Rally A unified budget was adopted at the January 19 business meeting with details to follow in homes.

Union Congregational Church B. Paul Pardy Marion L. Jones Harold A. Merriam Ladies Benevolent Society Our Church Congregational

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