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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1957

Page

14

Carlisle Congregationalists Reaffirm Vote Against Merger

Carlisle Congregational Church at its January 23 annual meeting rejected the proposed merger between the Congregational and United churches. The resolutions insist only local churches may affiliate, criticize the basis of union, and urge state bodies to oppose involvement until a congregational motion is made.

Carlisle Congregationalists United Carlisle Carlisle Congregational Church Congregational and Christ In Churches Evangelical and Reformed Church Congregational Way United Church General Council Massachusetts Gregational Christian Conference Woburn Association

Carlisle Congregational Church Reports Success Night

At the annual meeting last Wednesday night Carlisle Congregational Church members reviewed a successful year. The building saw safety upgrades and a new oil-fired heating system with an outside boiler room. Attendance rose, and missionary giving reached 2459 dollars.

Carlisle Carlisle Congregational Church

D A R Chapter Meeting Set For Saturday at Colonial Inn

Concord Old Concord Chapter of the D A R will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday February 2 at 2 15 PM at the Colonial Inn. Mrs Wendell P Raymond regent will preside guest speaker Dr Ralph Ernest Bayes will discuss the topic.

Concord Old Concord Colonial Inn Wendell P. Raymond Ralph Ernest Bayes

New Lions Club to Mark First Anniversary in Littleton

The Littleton Lions Club observes its first anniversary with a February 9 Saturday event at 7 p.m. in Littleton High School. A buffet supper and dance are planned. Chairman Henry McCarthy leads helpers Robert Decker Merrill Cobb Joseph Aigen and Chester Wright.

Littleton Lions Club Littleton High School Henry McCarthy Robert Decker Merrill Cobb Joseph Aigen Chester Wright

Grange Will Meet Wednesday Night in Carlisle Hall

Carlisle Grange P of H sets a February 6 meeting at 8 PM in Grange Hall with Past Master Carl Swanson in charge. Lecturers invited, a collation served, and reports on square dances by Lawrence N. Blanchard and on the spaghetti supper by Dominic Carbone and Edna Stacey.

Carlisle Carlisle Grange, P. of H Grange Hall Carl Swanson Lawrence N. Blanchard Dominic Carbone Edna Stacey

Concord sermon at Trinity Episcopal Church by David L. Clark

David L. Clark of the seminary preached at Trinity Episcopal Church in place of the rector Rev. William H. Clark during Sunday worship. Donations for the March of Dimes campaign may be sent to Box 411, Concord, and will be gladly received.

David L. Clark Trinity Episcopal Church William H. Clark March of Dimes Box 411 Concord

Address by Dr Kneuber at First Parish Unitarian Church

Dr Ernest W Kneuber director of the division of education in the United Liberal Church delivered an address Sunday night at the vestry of the First Parish Unitarian Church.

An Andaress Ernest W. Kneuber United Liberal Church Vesay First Parish Unitarian

Concord Council Knights Hold Old Fashioned Dance at Monument Hall

A well attended old-fashioned dance drew local residents on Saturday night at Monument Hall, organized by Concord Council and Knights of Columbus No. 287. The event showcased community spirit and traditional ballroom styles.

Concord Council Knights of Columbus Monument Hall

Catholic Churches Mark Candlemas Day February 2 Masses

Local Catholic parishes observe Candlemas Day on Saturday February 2 with morning and evening Masses at their usual times.

Men’s Club Meeting at Trinitarian Church Friday

The Men’s Club will hold a supper at 6 45 PM on Friday night at Trinitarian Congregational Church. Richard Milis serves as president.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Richard Milis

Santa Chiarra Guild study on religion at church

At the Santa Chiarra Guild monthly meeting held Monday night at West Concord Union Church Rev. Edwin B Nylen presented a study on religion and the Bible.

Santa Chiarra Guild West Concord Union Church Edwin B. Nylen

Men’s Club Meeting at Evangelical Free Church Last Thursday

A meeting of the Men’s Club at Evangelical Free Church was held last Thursday. Members discussed church activities and planned future events.

Evangelical Free Church

Senior Y.P.F. Splash Party Hosts Bedford Group

On Saturday February 2 the Senior Y.P.F. will visit Bedford Y.P.F. for a Splash Party at the Waltham Boys Club. The event invites youths to join swimming and social activities hosted by both groups.

Y.P.F Bedford Y.P.F Waltham Boys Chup

Tight Money policy fails says builder

Joseph B. Haverstick argues that federal credit controls hurt home buyers and builders, noting heavy impact on housing due to fixed government rates and unequal treatment. He cites rising industrial borrowing and contrasts it with tighter credit for homes, calling for uniform hard money policy.

Joseph B. Haverstick National Association of Home Builders United Press Washington United States U.S

4 H Leaders Honored at Westford Awards Night

Carlisle joins four other 4 H leaders honored by Middlesex County Extension Service at Awards Night in Westford. Mr George W Dutton of Westford Street will be recognized for five years of service and Mrs Dutton for fifteen years. Charles Miller of South Street has been confined to his home this past week by illness.

George Dutton National Association of Mvane- Seiais Nrst Bauchuad L. Frenen Isther L Sorile Kuscee Aluine Alert Whitman Wusiee Wailuani Annie von Nsun Weasurer Aschel Sori Aeacon Francis Westford Middlesex County Extension Service George W. Dutton Westford Street Charles .R Miller South Street

Weekend visit from Dr. Lombard fuels sled dog work at Foss farm

Over the weekend Mr and Mrs Lyle L Grant entertained Dr and Mrs Roland Lombard and son Ronnie of Wayland Dr Lombard a famed sled dog racer gave his dogs a good workout on the Foss farm and enjoyed a social visit with the Grants

Lyle L. Grant Roland Lombard Ronnie Wayland Dr. Lombard Foss Farm

Grant couple to attend New England Sled Dog races

Mr and Mrs Lyle L Grant of Bedford road plan to attend the next sled dog races by the New England Sled Dog Club in Newport New Hampshire on February 16. Mrs Grant raced in the recent Hillsborough event.

Lyle L. Grant Bedford Road New England Newport New Hampshire Grant

Oil wells number in the United States by state

About 466000 oil wells are located across 27 states in the United States.

United States

Guy Mitchell Rebounds From Hard Times To Big Comeback

New York singer Guy Mitchell narrates a turnaround from near bankruptcy to chart success. After a lean year and only one hit, 99 Years, a deal with Columbia and Mitch Miller propelled Singing the Blues to two million copies. Mitchell soon guested on major shows and lined up TV appearances and a forthcoming Arthur Godfrey appearance.

New York Guy Mitchell Mitchell Else Sorensen Vancouver Atlanta Monte King Columbia Mitch Miller Marty Robbins eMiler Repetoire Columbia Records Ed Mitchell Ed Sullivan Steve Allen Dinah Shore Rosemary Clooney Jonathan Winters Arthur Godfrey Africa

Dentist to lead Concord Heart Fund drive in 1957

Concord appoints Dr Thomas Griffin of Main street as general chairman for the February Heart Fund drive sponsored by the Massachusetts Heart Association. He will head a community effort culminating on Heart Sunday February 24 with home visits to collect contributions.

Concord Thomas Griffin Main Street Heart Fund Reenest Henderson Boston Massachusetts

Questions and answers on government, health and history

A compilation of Q and A items covers Gerald D. Morgan’s ties to a tax group, Dr Martha M resigning from the Children’s Bureau to join Harvard, polio case figures for 1955 and 1956, U S currency portraits, Arkansas statehood details, and the Erie Canal opening with the first boat in 1825.

Gerald D. Morgan Eisenhower Morgan National Tax Equality Association NTEA Martha M Childrens Bureau Department of Health, Education and Welfare Harvard University U. S Salmon P. Chase Treasury Lincoln Arkansas Louisiana Purchase Buffalo New York

Emma A Davidson dies in Emerson Hospital at 66

West Concord Mrs. Emma Augusta Beer Davidson age 66 of 136 Commonwealth avenue died Sunday at Emerson Hospital after an illness. She was born in Fitchburg December 17 1890 and lived in this community 45 years. Survived by husband Carl E Davidson two sons H Theodore Beharrell Reed O Beharrell both of West Concord five grandchildren one brother Fred Beer Fitchburg two sisters Mrs Roland Dempsey Leominster and Mrs George Fitzroy Provo Utah. Funeral Tuesday at West Concord Union Church Rev Edwin B Nylen officiating. Interment Sleepy Hollow cemetery.

West Concord Emma Augusta (Beer) Davidson Commonwealth Avenue Emerson Hospital Fitchmburg Isaac Beharrell Carl E. Davidson Massachusetts Institution For Correction George D. Beer Fitchburg H. Theodore Behar Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Groups Unite for Talk by Editor Sunday

Lincoln The League of Women Voters of Concord joins the Lincoln League to sponsor a talk by Saville R. Davis, formerly of Boston, on East West tensions. The free public meeting Sunday evening at the Simmonsium in Lincoln, as part of the Decisions-1957 program, precedes Davis’s world travel insights.

Lincoln League of Women Voters of Concord Lincoln League Saville R. Davis Sminasium Davis

Legion To Sponsor Dance Saturday

Bedford Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post No 221 will host a dinner dance at the American Legion Hall on Saturday February 2 at 7 30 for the March of Dimes campaign Roast beef will be served and dancing provided by Fran McMahan's orchestra Dominic Genetti Jr is chairman aided by Daniel Di Angeli Charles Smith Robert Ross Godfrey DiDonato and John DiDonato

Bedford Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post A.L No. 221 American Legion Hall Fran McMahan Dominic Genetti, Jr Daniel di Angeli Charles Smith Robert Ross Godfrey DiDonato John DiDonato

Committal for James J. Bullock Held in Concord

James J. Bullock 73 of Lexington died Friday at Arlington Symmes Hospital in Cincinnati. Committal services were held Monday morning at St. Bernard's cemetery in Concord. He was born in England and lived in Lexington 40 years. Survived by his wife and four sons.

St. Bernard’s Cemetery Concord James J. Bullock Lexington Arlington Symmes Hospital England

Christian Doctrine Class B Meets at Our Lady Help Church

The Christian Doctrine class B met at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord Tuesday evening. The gathering was in charge of the curate Rev. Thomas B. Morgan.

Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord Thomas’b. Morgan

English Classes Continue for Hungarian Refugees

Concord High School hosts ongoing language classes for Hungarian refugees taught by instructor Mrs. Helen Parsons. The sessions occur Tuesday and Thursday evenings to build English proficiency and integration.

Concord High School Helen Parsons

C Y O Meets at St Bernard's Church

The C Y O held a meeting at St Bernard's Church Monday evening with a report on the recent C Y O Congress in Boston.

St. Bernard’s Church C. Y. O. Congress Boston

Concord Garden Club Hostess Leads Morning Meeting

Mrs George Greenlaw of Lexington Road hosted the Concord Woman's Club garden group meeting in her greenhouse this morning.

George Greenlaw Lexington Road Concord Woman’s Club

Willow Rebekah Lodge Penny Sale This Monday

Willow Rebekah Lodge hosts a penny sale on Monday February 4 at 8 o’clock at Mrs Edith Fenton’s home 11 Central Street West Concord.

Willow Rebekah Lodge Edith Fenton Central Street West Concord

Active Week At Evangelical Free Church Begins In Concord

A busy week opens tonight at the Evangelical Free Church in Concord with a 6:45 fellowship supper and a program by the Men's Brotherhood. On February 6 a six week course on Personal Evangelism led by Rev Hyland T Richmond starts at 7:30. The January 24 Sunday school conference drew pastors and teachers from Portland Maine Barrington New Hampshire Hudson Gardner Carlisle Wal tham and Concord with Rev Chester Larsen as guest speaker.

Concord Evangelical Free Church Men’s Brotherhood Hyland T. Richmond Portland Maine Barrington New Hampshire Hudson, Gardner Carlisle Waltham Chester Larsen

Catholic Club Meeting in Carlisle Features Paintings and Hobby Talk

The Carlisle Catholic Woman's Club held a postponed gathering at Mrs. Lawrence E. Donovans home on South Street with Mrs. William Palmer presiding. Rev. John A. York attended as guest, and a future mammoth whist party plan was discussed for Monument Hall in Concord next month.

Carlisle Lawrence E. Donovan South Street William Palmer Edward Lord John A. York St. Bernard’s Church Concord St. Elizabeth’s Mission Monument Hall Lord Jack

Concord Men’s Club Meeting Postponed to Feb 8

Rev Robert H Barber announces the Concord men's club meeting planned for Friday has been postponed to Friday February 8 at 6 45 PM at the parish home. Dr and Mrs Charles H Dustin of 83 Main Street have returned home from a two week stay in Florida.

Robert H. Barber Charles H. Duston Main Street Florida

Youth Choir Rehearsals Planned at West Concord Church

The youth choir gathers at West Concord Union Church for a Friday 2 30 rehearsal. The senior choir schedules its next practice for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

West Concord Union Church

Man Returns to Work After Short Illness

John C Collins of 362 Main Street West Concord resumes duties at the Middlesex Institution for Savings on Friday following a hospital stay for a brief illness and is now convalescing at home.

John C. Collins Main Street West Concord Middlesex Institution For Savings Amess Savis

King's Daughters Meet at First Parish Vestry

The King's Daughters will meet in the vestry of the First Parish Unitarian Church on Tuesday February 5 at 2 o clock to discuss Emerson Hospital affairs. Hostesses are Mrs. Pip Davis Jr and Mrs. Clarence Bodtish for the Tuesday meeting at 8 p.m.

King’s Daughters First Parish Unitarian Church Emerson Hospital Pip Davis, Jr Clarence Bodtish

Rainbow Assembly set to meet at Masonic Temple

Concords Rainbow Assembly No. 53 will meet next Saturday February 2 at 7 pm at the Masonic Temple. Miss Carolyn Forbes worthy advisor will preside and a Chinese auction plus refreshments will follow.

Concord Concord Rainbow Assembly Masonic Temple Carolyn Forbes

Coal sales use 2200 brand names on milk cap tags

An estimated 2,200 brand names are used in selling coal to the public. Tiny caps resembling milk bottle tops carry the names and are handed to buyers as part of the sale.

Unity Club Talk On by Carlisle Speakers

Carlisle Unity Club meeting held at Mrs. Chy Lowell Road home with Grant as president. Guests discussed local customs and the pride of Soy town as guest speaker described city life, fashion including a cooley hat, and early married life stories.

Unity Club Carlisle Lowell Road Grant Samuel Soy Town

Local Trai Ate Concord A Transaditions At Of

Local trial notes mention Thomas V and Philip H with spouses, Elizabeth M McPhail and E Hayes, and Edward F with Ralph wife, 25 Peter Emile Saulnier, John D Murphy on Erdale Road. Fragmentary names and addresses indicate a series of notices or family records.

Concord Thomas V. ‘i Philip H. Theodor Carl Main Cottabeth M. McPhi E. Hayes Edward F Ralph Peter Emile Saulnier John D. Murphyerdale

Bedford social event at the theater venue

A fragmented notice describes a Bedford social gathering with plans for a variety show titled Dames at the theater. Mentions Genetti Rehearsals, Keith Phi directing music, and ticket availability, aiming to raise funds possibly at the hospital.

Historium Keith Phi Erson Hospital

Local Real Estate and Service Notices From Congregation

Real estate deeds recorded at Lower Caro to S 4¢ South Street and to Concord Road plus Needham Street and Richard Highway layout. Congregation held Sunday at 9 30 o clock in Beths Mission led by Mr and Mrs. the organist.

Lower Caro Ralph O Concord Road Needham James Richard Congregationa Beth’s . Mission H Er

Grange meeting underway with state and local officers

A Grange gathering led by Tyng SDOLe with Carlis attendees and officials including Mr 4% master presiding. The session lists Thomps, Edna Madeline Step TM, Alice Leverins among those present as Edna Madeline Step TM and Alice Leverins were noted. The event will be held on Tuesday in the borough and Wisconsin State Deputy TM.

Carlis Tyng Sdole Grange Thomps & Er Edna Madeline Step Alice Leverins Carlisle

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Symphony Ervin Mautner San Francisco Larry Brown Mautner Lions 11Th Airborne Division Augsburg Germany Helen Landon Huntingdon, Tenn Maid of Cotton India Here East Pres. Eisenhower Catholic Club Rainbow Assembly Lowell Registry Gardens, Inc Genetti Anthtilton Post Ladies Henry C
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