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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1948
Page
4
Entry details for a Marlborough Massachusetts post office notice dated August 25, 1908. Rates listed include 5 cents per inch for first insertion and 5 cents per inch for second insertion. Subscription rates show one year at $2.00 and other pricing.
The Island Legislature passes a measure now law in Massachusetts and New York to strengthen school bus safety. It requires drivers to stop completely when loading or unloading, prohibits passing at speeds over ten miles per hour near buses, and aims to standardize safe practices nationwide. The piece discusses broader questions about updating White House renovations and general licensing for vehicles.
Under Director of Guidance supervision the second Career Conference was held in the George Washington Auditorium. Speakers included Roland Rling of Bryant and Stratton and Warren Hallamore of Northwestern University who discussed school selection and occupational information. A round table followed for student questions about education and vocations.
The Maynard Dramatic Club met January 26 for a sleighride through Stow and Hudson after a idle spell since December. Dexter of Stow supplied a sleigh, the weather cooperated, and the following night the Parker Street hall hosted the delayed initiations including Vivian Helander and others. Rehearsal plans mention My Sister Eileen as a likely next production.
Rev J Wm Maynard of Mouwatu Calvary Lutheran Maynard is invited as guest speaker for Finnish National Lutheran church Ashtabula fifty eighth anniversary. Mount Calvary Lutheran will not hold services next Sunday evening. Sunday School meets at Kaleva Civic Assn building on River Street. Rev Mr Sippola attends Eastern District Pastor conference February 3rd and 4th at Immanuel Lutheran Fairport Ohio.
On January 29 the Frank J. Demars Post American Legion will host a Boys Site Night at the Town House. Juniors from Maynard high school will be invited to watch movies and enjoy refreshments chaired by Benjamin Gruber. The post also voted to send two junior boys to Boys State this year.
A Middlesex County family thanks Charles Mayo and the Infantile Foundation for ongoing aid in polio treatment for their son James. The foundation covered ambulance costs and hospital transportation and will continue support through his therapy, urging support for the March of Dimes campaign.
Maynard Fuel Committee appointed by the Board of Selectmen urges residents to clear driveways and keep snow away from fill pipes and cellar windows to ease oil or coal deliveries. The committee notes no fear or panic and asks oil deliveries only when tanks are one-fifth full.
Miss Kenney from Newfoundland flies to Logan Airport and finds severe cold and heavy snowfall at Fairfield street, astonished that Newfoundland had no snow and milder temperatures in the 40s. She is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. McGrath.
Maynard High held its first A A sweater dance in George Washington Auditorium last Friday. George Howes and Alice Koskela of the 1948 class were crowned King and Queen. Local merchants donated gifts including a boutonniere and shaving set for the king and an orchid for the queen. The prize waltz went to Margaret Crowe and William Wehkoja of the 1947 class. Prizes included nylons, chocolates, a fountain pen, and door prizes. Entertainment was by Master of Fun Peter Hogan and Donald Nelson. music by Joe Schnair’s orchestra.
The Garden Club of Sudbury meets at Mrs. Reuben Bunford home Monday afternoon at 2 30. Miss Harriet Craighton will speak. The Sudbury Club will serve Cushing Hospital on February 24. Anyone wishing to help should call Mrs. Calvin Smith at Sudbury 236.
Four members of the same family joined the Frank J. Demars Post American Legion during the past week. Albert Lerer Lawrence Lerer Bernard Lerer and Harold Lerer all served in the Army during World War II.
U S Civil Service Commission announces a competitive examination for probationary substitute clerk at a Sudbury post office. Applicants must live within the delivery area or be bona fide patrons. Apply by February 9 at the Boston post office or Court House Building Massachusetts.
Members of the Charles A Welch Lodge AFP and A M Glee Club held an organization meeting at the Masonic Hall on Monday evening. Despite some prior members moving away they plan to present concerts for the lodge and the 75th anniversary of Union Congregational Church in March.
Sudbury residents may apply for absentee ballots at the Town Clerk before February 18. The registrars will be at Town Hall on February 18 from noon to 10 p.m. to register voters for the Town Meeting and election day. Eligible unregistered residents may apply before the final pre meeting opportunity.
The 4 H chib girls of South Acton formed the Knit-a-Bit club meeting weekly at Mrs. Laurence Winslow's home. Officers are Nancy Winslow president Patricia Frizzle vice president Suzanne Mellor secretary Jane Phelps treasurer Ruth Penney reporter. Members include Myrna McKenvie Judith Hambjin Joan Christiansen Eleander Johnson Ellen Jones and Sarah Jones. They plan scarves mittens and sweaters with Misses Davis and Pearson from the Concord extension service as guests.
St Elizabeth of Hungary church parishioners hold weekly whist games with large turnouts. A stormy Saturday drew many players and another party is planned next Saturday with refreshments and a prompt to bring a friend.
Bedford reports a town wide paper drive organized by the boy scouts on Friday. The United Workers of the Church of Christ voted to continue monthly card parties this year. The Tuesday event lists Mrs. Herbert L. Clerk and Mrs. George W. Thompson.
A Friday evening gathering featured Salvatore Albani William J Beecy John Cerascolo Jack Cloutier Leo Dumas Nicholas Genetti Arthur P Genetti Al Jen Gilman Charles Race Charles Murray Domenick Palmieri Tony Palmeri and Edward Van Bridge enjoying bridge and whist for the benefit of the Match of Dime.
Sudbury church announces morning worship next Sunday at 9 30 a m with Holy Communion to be administered. Sunday School meets at 10 45 a m. Youth Fellowship assembly at 7 p m in the vestry. The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet Thursday Feb 5 at 2 p m in the vestry.
The South Sudbury Memorial Congregational Church announces Sunday school at 9:30 a m with classes for all ages and worship at 10:45 a m led by Dr Ralph E Bayes D D. The Senior Choir provides music and Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p m. A baked bean supper will be served in the vestry Saturday night January 24 from 5 to 7.
Saint Ann's Parish Wayland Sudbury lists Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9, and 11 a.m. Daily Mass is 7:30 a.m. First Friday mass is at 7:30 a.m. Weekend and weekday observances are shown for parish-goers.
Sudbury readers are invited to St Elizabeth Episcopal Mission on Concord road. Rector Dr William Wolf leads Sunday morning prayer at 10.00 a m with Church School at the same time and communion on the first Sunday each month. Everyone welcome.
Stow Rev James V Miller ministers morning service at 10 45 a m Sunday school at 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor Young People at 6 45 p m.
First Parish Church Stow Unitarian outlines church school at 9 30 a m Miss Anne Derby superintendent Sunday morning service at 11 00 a m and youth group in the afternoon with Sunday evening activities listed.
The Church of Christ announces the Rev William E Mack pastor and Mrs Leila M Blake organist. Sunday School begins at 9 40 a m Morning service at 11 00 a m Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 30 p m.
Rev. William Kerrigan pastor Mrs. William Brennan organist Masses at 8 00 9 15 and 11 15 a m Benediction following Sunday school
Rev. Richard G. Sechrist will lead Sunday school at 10 a.m. and the morning service at 11 a.m. at the Parish Unitarians.
Mrs Edna Meharg visits Daytona Beach to see daughter Elien Meharg. Sandra Martin confined to Symmes Arlington Hospital with youngest son George returning from Children’s Hospital Boston. Mrs Henry S Baxter hosted a 1940 club dessert party. Births: George A Cossar Jr announces David Alvin born January 12 at Symmes Arlington. Arthur J T Luedtke announces daughter Eileen Frances born January 9 at Emerson Hospital.
The parish offers Sunday masses at 9 and 11 with Sunday school after the 9 o clock mass. Sunday afternoon devotions are at 3 pm followed by Confirmation class. Weekday masses at 8 am except Wednesday at 7 30 am. High school religious instruction at 8 and junior high at 11 on Wednesday. Confessions Saturday at 3 and 7.
Rev Eine J Hamalainen leads sessions with prayer and social time starting January 29 at 7 30 p m at Powder Mill Road venue. Feb 1 worship at 7 30 p m. Feb 3 couples event hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert Hendrickson with coffee by Mrs Ansya Korpi and Mrs Hendrickson.
Rev. Eino Vehanen hosts a Saturday January 31 program at 7 30 sponsored by January born members. Sunday February 1 features English worship at 9 30 and Sunday School at 10 45 with Finnish service at 7 p m. Monday February 2 sees Bethany Sisterhood meeting at Mrs Sigrid Palmaccio’s home at 8 p m.
Rev Norman MacLean will lead observance of the Lord's Supper at the Union Church service Sunday February 1 at 10 45 am Church School for Primary Junior and Senior at 9 30 and Beginners at 10 45 Pilgrim Fellowship visits West RepeL Sunday evening at 7 30 Congregational Service Group meets February 3 at 7 30 at Miss Jean Tuckers 56 Summer Street Religious Education Committee to meet February 4 at 7 30 in the Church Vestry Ladies Benevolent Society meets February 5 at 3 45 in the church parlor
Schedule for St George's Church includes annual parish meeting on Saturday at 7 30 p m morning service at 10 45 with sermon church school at 9 15 and other items. Weekly activities list Senior Choir rehearsal on Wednesday and St Hilda's Guild meeting on Thursday.
The Adelphi Class meets at 114 Summer Street Monday evening with Mrs. Anno Koskinen Jr as hostess. The Official Board meets at the parsonage Monday at 7 30 p.m. The chain will meet at 34 Brooks Street Wednesday at 7 p.m. for rehearsal.
Edford Oregon obituary notes Mrs Susan Clayton, a Civil War nurse who volunteered at Fort Carrington Indiana during the war. She had been in a hospital for three years before passing away at age 96.
Rev Alexander J Mecqs Pastor Rev Joseph W Sullivan Mrs John Kerns organize Sunday February May 30 and 10 36 oclock Novena service at five p m
Rev Gunnar A G under announces church services for Sunday February 1 with a Bible school at 10 245 a m and an gospel worship service at 7 30 p m implying a morning schedule and evening gathering at the church under a shortened OCR line.
The Rev John E W Sunday will lead morning services on February 1 at 11 am with classes through the high school at 9 30 am. Mr Wallace will preach and a nursery will be available during the service.
Rev Earl K Sweatland leads morning worship at 9 30 and church departments meet at 10 45 for Kindergarten. Morning worship continues at 10 45 with a session for children. Evening programs include 5 30 prayer service and 6 30 Demure People noting a change in schedule.
Rev Bradford preaches Holy Communion at 9 45 a m on February 1. Morning sermon follows at 10 with children's hour. Monday features 7 45 p m Questioning session and an informal library meeting in the evening.
The First Parish reports Rev Edward P Daniels will lead a morning service at eleven with church school at 9 35 and kindergarten at 11 The sermon title is The Shone A vestry meeting for Church School teachers and another gathering of the King’s Ters occur in February with a 2 30 vestry session on Tuesday February 3.
Sunday services at 10, Sunday school at 10 45. Midweek meeting each Wednesday at 7 45. Reading the Milldam at 24 hours 41 a m. Holidays excepted. Nursery provided for young children while parents attend church. Golden text from 1 John 4 12 and sermon on Love one another with citations from Romans and Bible readings by Mary Baker Eddy.
Moscow reports six and a half thousand orphans, about three years old, in Soviet homes. The majority are said to be children of unmarried parents. Nurseries total around 22,000.
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