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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
5
The rector and curate announce a July sermon series at Fynard E's Church in Massachusetts. Minister Fulton to preach Sundays at 11 A.M. with music by the choir directed by Flint. First sermon addresses life and community problems in a union service theme.
The Concord First Church of Christ Scientist marks a Sunday Lesson Sermon on July 7 with the topic God and supporting texts from Habakkuk and Isaiah. The service includes a Golden Text, Scripture selections, and excerpts from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
Lang Street sermon by Pastor Harry P. Odland scheduled for Sunday at 7 30 p m with Gospel service at the Evangelical Free Church, inviting parishioners and neighbors.
Mrs. Ann Root McGrath is organist. Sunday July 7 offers 8 am Holy Communion and 11 am Holy Communion and morning prayer. Beginning last Sunday and weekly through July 14 Rev. Kirk Cresap of Baltimore Maryland will be the preacher at the morning service.
Pastor Jon B E Wallace invites worshippers to a summer service at First Congregational Church Walden Street starting at ten o'clock.
Rev Michael J Burke pastor Rev K P Sullivan curate Mrs Juliette A MacLean assists with Sunday morning masses at 7 815 and 1030 Benediction follows the 1030 mass.
The Quay-Help portion of Christians Church lists Sunday morning masses at 7 8:30 and 10 30. An evening service of Rosary Litany and Novena followed by Benediction is at 5 o'clock under Pastor Rev W F Shaughnessy and Curate Rev Joseph W Sullivan.
Church note lists Nina Lind as organist and C. W. MacWilliams as chorister for morning service at 10 45 in morning.
The Union Saniana d House hosts a Sunday service at 10 a.m. with Mr. Daniels delivering the sermon titled The Pendulum and Bikini. Mrs. Fred T. Boyd serves as soloist.
Rev. Herbert F Fulton leads Sunday morning service at 9 30 AM in Sudbury Massachusetts. Sermon topic is Escaping Life. The pastor urges patience faithfulness and quiet reserve amid public censure and church discourse.
A Maynard farewell reception honored Rev George A Koponen Finnish Pastor who served ten years. The event featured readings by Rev Andrew Groop and gifts from the Finnish Ministers Association. Koponen departs for a new role in Toronto after aiding over 70 citizenship cases and contributing to community groups.
The Church of St George's League held its annual meeting at Seilers in Framingham last Wednesday evening. Officers selected include President Mrs Grace Stokes Vice president Miss Alice Brown Treasurer Miss Doris Lent Chaplain Miss Doris Newman Organist Mrs Alice Boeske and additional member Mabel Cattell.
A reflective line notes learned traits from others silence from talkers tolerance from the intolerant and kindness from the unkind yet the speaker admits ingratitude toward those who gave them these lessons.
A reception for Rev William E Mack and family was held at the Congregational Church of Christ on Friday evening. Church leaders and speakers welcomed the new pastor and his family with tributes and a lifetime Legion membership presented to Mr Mack. Music and refreshments followed. the family now occupies the parsonage on the Great Road.
Union services at First Parish Unitarian Church were led by Rev. Edward Perry Daniels with the sermon The Greater Than. The next service will be at the First Parish and Trinitarian Congregational Church with Rev. Daniels in charge, then in August at the Trinitarian Congregational Church under Rev. John Elma Wallace.
The Acton Church Men's club meets July 3 for an outdoor picnic on the church lawn. Guest Edward Jensen of Woburn will share World War II experiences with the 4th Infantry Division including Normandy D-Day the Siegfried Line and the Battle of the Bulge. All men in the community are invited.
Mrs. Clinton S. Curved of Concord road Acton Center and Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Holt of Strawberry Hill road mark silver anniversaries on June 30. The item records local observances and names the couples living in Acton Center and Strawberry Hill area.
A fragmentary quotation reflects on human life versus divine energy and ascent. It contrasts looking upward with groveling, pairing sayings attributed to Mary Baker Eddy and Lord Beaconsfield about destiny and daring to soar.
Concord Mississippi Alice Nelson of Croton on Hudson New York married Rev Harry Odland pastor of the Evan Free Church Brooklyn in a ceremony conducted by Rev W Nelson at the Norw aig Free Church Brooklyn The dress chiffon gown bouquet features blue delphiniums pink carnations maids Grace Nelson Nonie Alcorn wear peach marquise tte gowns with peach flowers Doris Nelson junior bridesmaid blue marquitte with blue flowers Muriel Peltzer flower girl Rev Selmer Jacobson Williams Bay Wisconsin best man Ushers Rev Albert Anderson Hartford Connecticut John Nelson brother of the bride reception Ridge Colony Restaurant Brooklyn couple will reside in Concord after a wedding trip.
At the annual meeting of the Woman's Church Aid of the Center Canal Church officers were elected for the coming year. President is Mrs. Frederick Hopkins with vice president Mrs. Walter B. Stevens and secretary Mrs. Arthur Freese. Treasurer named Mrs. William Sears. Committee roles include hostess chair Mrs. Maude Phillips and mission work led by Mrs. Charles Liebfried.
Acton residents gather for a charity auction to aid the Center Church with articles being collected. Mrs Georgia Zimmerman of Long Beach visits her son Rev Gilbert Zimmerman. Families: the Coyne children plan a summer in Middleton Nova Scotia.
The West Acton Baptist Church plans a 160th anniversary observance with services on July 7 at 10 30am and 7 30pm and a July 19 banquet at 6 30pm. Rev. He By Danielson will preach on Faith Adventages at the morning service. An anniversary program includes readings, greetings from former pastors, and remarks by Isaac Higginbotham.
Miss Janet Liewel Huey daughter of Mrs Norman Huey Concord road becomes the bride of Roger Newton Morrill son of Dr and Mrs Everett Morrill of Lexington. The ceremony at First Baptist church Lexington with candlelight Rev Crawford Smith officiating. Bride given by uncle Harry S Boynton. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs Kenneth Knowles and bridesmaids Marie Healey Shiley Noyes. Groom attended by Douglas Nose of Boston and ushers Gordon Bowen John Muse Roger Lancaster. Reception followed at the church.
A group from First Parish Unitarian left Bedford for New York to attend a conference. Travelers include Douglas W. Ricker Jr., Nancy Dodge, Clarke Gillis, Doris Dyment, and others. The pastor and Mrs Gilbert A Phil Dominick Gnnetl have reenlisted in the U S Navy for 1 years. Edith Nourse Rogers announced a competitive examination for one candidate and three alternates for midshipman to be held at Lowell High School for youths in the 5th Congressional District.
New England World War II veterans with National Service Life Insurance NSLI policies retain government backed coverage when converting to permanent plans including 20 payment life 30 payment life or ordinary life The Veterans Administration official John E Goggins stressed that many fear they must switch to commercial policies and noted the conversion window extends eight years from the policy issue date for NSLI issued before January 1 1946
The Registry of Motor Vehicles announces statewide office closures from Wednesday night July 3 until Monday morning July 8. Governor Tobin authorized department heads to close all offices including Boston branches for the period.
Eight members of the Busy Bees 4 H sewing group earned ribbons at Concord High School during the 4 H girls day. Leader Mrs. Fred S. Richards of Hosmer Street Acton Center received much credit for the girls’ success. John O Watkins, US Navy cook, son of Mrs. Watkins of Robbins Court South Acton, is aboard the USS Batron and assigned to the Bikini project after October duty at Pearl Harbor. Local residents Brigh met his grandfather Mr and Mrs Thomas Hagen and son Jackie of Dorchester visiting Mrs. Hagen's mother Mrs. Mary Watkins in South Acton. Mrs Helen Shannon of South Acton spends summer at Hampton Beach New Hampshire. Mr and Mrs Thomas C Gallagher of Prospect Street South Acton spend this week at the Cape. Mr and Mrs Wallace Warren and sons Bill and Joe of the Center depart for Provincetown to spend the summer.
Mr and Mrs Edwin H Christofferson of School Street South Acton announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Elizabeth to the son of Mr and Mrs Pyrro of Maynard. Helen attended Acton High School and the Mann Field Academy in Boston. Mr Pyrro recently completed Navy service. No wedding date set.
Bedford resident Stanley Maxpard formerly of an avenue is discharged from the U S Army and now heads back to town. Local notices place his return near the North area and acknowledge his service.
Patients at the Veterans Hospital received a Sunday concert from a reformed band. The group, once reduced, now presents a lineup of renewed members and formerly active players.
Inland Battalion officers announce the 29th Infantry Massachusetts State Guard and all units of the 2nd Division will train at Camp Edwards from August 4 to 10. Attendance is required for officers and enlisted personnel unless excused. Troops with the new 2th Band will depart by train early Sunday morning. The camp offers firing ranges and recreation facilities, with enlistment open to a few more men in Fitchburg and nearby towns.
A series of brief items report on Concord state guard meeting canceled due to a speech. Margaret Sheehan attending a reception for RB Dodge the retiring principal. John J Hayes enjoying an annual leave and taking a new bank position. Rev John Elmo Wallace and family dwelling at 26 Walden street visiting Martha's Vineyard recently. other neighborhood mentions include Flower Mission events and home notices at 80 Main Street awaiting further details.
Mr and Mrs Herbert W bs kie of Lowell road announce the birth of a son June 22 at Fos Hospital. Mrs Alden is mer Evelyn Engborg and Piphern of Concord announce the birth of a son.
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