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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1957

Page

6

Concord Woman Dies Suddenly at Home

Mrs. Evelyn P. Smith, 39, of 33 Heath's Bridge Road, was found dead at dawn. Police and firemen stated outward signs suggested suicide, with an autopsy to be supervised by Dr. LeRoy P. Houck. She leaves her husband Alfred E. Smith and two children. funeral plans not announced.

Concord Evelyn P. Smith Heath's Bridge Road LeRoy P. Houck Hou Ame Tl Funeral Houey Smiths Westwood Heig Atve Smith

Car recovered after patrol sighting on Route 62

Concord officers James Alexander and Robert Learmonth spotted a stolen car at 3:38 am at Route 62. The vehicle owned by Ida A. Macey of Hyannis, now believed in Brookline, was stolen in Brookline the prior night. Police suspect the thief fled after an attempted gas station stop near La Peter Ruggiero's 3 Emerson Road property.

Concord James Alexander Robert Learmonth Ida A. Macey Pleasant Street Hyannis Brookline Ter Lea la Peter Ruggiero Emerson

Concord Selectmen Grant Edison Hole Connection Permit

The Concord board of selectmen approves Boston Edison to install a manhole and connecting link at West Co with work tied to last year’s light plant project.

Concord Board of Selectmen Boston Edison Ea Eet West Co Hew Gubs

Probate Petition for Antonia Benere Acton Will

A petition for probate of a will of Antonia M Benere of Acton is filed by Donatus W Benere seeking appointment as executor with no surety bond. Objections must be filed in Cambridge Court by ten in the forenoon on July 23 1987, return day of citation. John C Leggat First Judge and John J Foley Registrar dated July 1 1957 with dates July 11 18 25 listed.

Antonia M. Benere Acton Donatus W. Benere Cambridge John C. Leggat Esquipe John J. Foley

Sudbury Board of Appeals to Hold Public Hearing

The Sudbury Massachusetts Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday July 30 1957 at 8 00 P M in Town Hall. Petitions include Josephine Underdowns request for a variation to allow two rooms one bath and part of the basement on Lot 1 Codier Lane to be rented as a light housekeeping apartment and a request by Florence Russell President for permission to use Lot C3 18 acres plus 04 acres to construct a dwelling with reduced frontage.

Town OF Sudbury Board of Appeals Sudbury Mass Board of Appeals Josephine Codier Lane Shebna Florence Russell Petit

Duplicate veto application filed by Donald Parker

An application for a duplicate veto was received, filed under the notice to tender by Donald Parker, Treasurer, with dates cited as July 11, 18, and 25.

Donald Parker Treas

Second Week Beginnings At Camp Virginia

Bay Path Council Girl Scout Camp starts its second week as new campers adjust to life. A storm tested opening day, but Dry nights allowed campfires. Mary Waltz named permanent Camp Nurse, with Clara Carr Arts and Crafts Director and Margaret Nagle unit leader joining staff. Katherine Conklin visits. Fourth of July activities featured a cookout and watermelons. Troop 54 disbanded. funds used to buy a camp gift, a three speed record player.

Boston Virginia Bay Path Council Ralph L. Bryant, Jr Framingham Mary Waltz Waldoboro Maine Portland Hospital Red Cross Ce Bank Worcester Worcester City Hospital Clara Carr Connecticut College For Women Marlboro Red Cross Four Winds Cape Margaret Nagle Emmanuel College Washington Catholic University Katherine Conklin Bay Path Carhy Framingham Centre Paul Houghton Chester Thompson

Heater Piece Display Charms Sudbury Garden Club

The Heater Piece in the Center of Sudbury, cared for by the Sudbury Garden Club, drew holiday weekend admiration with colorful petunias and bachelor buttons. Club president is Mrs Elwyn Williams. Two Sudbury youths, Peter Holmes and Jeffrey Bautze, thrilled to appear on the Big Brother program at WBZ Station, with Mayflower II and a visiting girl from Walden aboard.

Sudbury WBZ Peter Holmes Robert Holmes Concord Road Jeffrey Bautze Prank Bautze Mayflower II Waltham Peter Jeff

Cold weather thefts hit Hastings home

Reported burglary at the William Crawford residence shows thieves stripping winter gear and supplies as they plan for a harsh season. Sheriff and deputies note the raid left behind few clues while investigators follow leads. Meanwhile a farm article notes water as a key, inexpensive component in egg and broiler production.

Hastings, Mich William Crawford

Know How to Live: Harper Urges Moral Guidance From Great Book

Rev Robert EH Harper reflects on a simple act of opening a car glove box to illustrate a broader lesson. He argues many youths waste early life learning trivial skills while neglecting essential know how for a morally and spiritually full life guided by the Great Book.

Summer Services Again On July 14

West Concord Union Church invites the public to Sunday July 14 at 9 30 for a summer service led by Rev. Edwin B Mylen on the topic Facing Facts This is the second of nine programs in the season.

Memorial Congregational Church Food Sale Plan

The Woman's Association of Memorial Congregational Church Sudbury will hold a dawn food sale on Saturday at 10 a.m. Proceeds plus $100 will fund church projects. The event follows an executive board meeting led by hostess Mrs Thomas Hutchiby.

Memorial Congregational South Sudbury Woman’s Association of Memorial Congregational Church Thomas Hutchiby Sudbury Methodist W.s.cs Lewis Greenwood First Sudbury Center Ralph Hawes

Sunday Services at White Church Continue in Summer

Sunday morning services at the White Church run 9 30 during July and August with Rev Charles M Styron away. Dr J eesielieinn, professor at Andover Newton Theological School, will lead the pulpit for Sundays in July and the first of August. Mrs James Burke nee Katherine Murphy of Quantico Va visits her mother Mrs George Murphy at Concord Road this month. Burke family members visit paternal grandparents in Litchfield Conn and will join mother later. Col Ernest W Mack USAF formerly at Hanscom Air Base is stationed elsewhere with his family moving there. A son Ernest recently progressed from Lincoln classes last month near town.

White Church Charles M. Styron J. Eeesilieinn Andover Newton Theological School James Burke Katherine,Murphy Quantico George Murphy Concord Road Litchfield Ernest W. Mack USAF Hanscom Air Base Bedford Ernest

West Acton Baptist Church Announces Sunday Service

West Acton Baptist Church will host a Sunday service on July 14 at 4 o clock led by Rev. William T. Keech. The sermon titled Systems of Greatness will be complemented by organist Dowie Sensei and a children’s choir during the service.

West Acton William T. Keech Jone Dowie Sensei A . Pursery

Bedford Summe Services at 10 O Clock

Bedford church announces Sunday services led by Rev. A L Derby pastor in charge with Christ componenten continuing.

Summe Church Christ Componenten Continus A L. Derby

Religious Education Committee Reviews Year Plans

The Religious Education committee met at West Acton to review next year’s program with new superintendent Dr William Clewley. The Pilgrim Fellowship service and July 11 sermon by Mr Loward focus on a flexible home for Sebayen boys built on freedom and trust after discipline failed. The Ladies Social Circle plans a Monday meeting at Fort Pond cottage to prepare for the October fair.

Lyward Sebayen Ruth Rowe West Acton William Clewley

Society of a na Meeting for Worship at 8 p m

Society of Ana meeting for worship Sundays at 8 p m at the home of Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman 489 Main Street Acton Center Clerk Winifred Barrett Acton 32 4860.

Ana Donnell Elizabeth Boardman Main Street Acton Center Winifred Barrett Acton

Konanzaami Church Announces Summer Sermon Series

Rev. le Wave Minister Douglas served as organist and choir director with Mrs. Donnell W. Boardman leading the Junior Choir. Summer services run Sundays at 8 a m and 10 a m June through July. Sermon series “Men to Match Mountains” covers Mount Hor and Aaron on July 14, Mount Pisgah and Balaam on July 26, with July 21 featuring Rev. Hugh Penney D D of Ayer. Church closes August and September reopens Sept 8 with Holy Communion.

Konanzaami le ' Wave Douglas Donnell W. Boardman Young People’s Church Mount Hor Aaron Hugh Penney D. D Ayer Mount Pisgah Balaam

Lincoln church services and organists listed

Lincoln area churches announce service times and organists. St Joseph's Church directed by Rev A McLaughlin presents 9 30 morning worship with Mrs Thomas W McGrath as organist. St Annes in the Field on Concord Road lists Morley Lush and Frederick B Taylor with 10 am Holy Communion every Sunday.

Siyron Thomas W. McGrath ST. Joseph’s Church Lincoln Road South Lincoln Ce A. McLaughlin Ethel Davis Ae Enene ST. Annes IN the Field Concord Road South Dorrig Hobinson Morley Lush Frederick B. Taylor

Visiting priests at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church

Visiting clergy from Spokane and Portland conduct services at St Elizabeth of Hungary in West Acton. Fr J Joseph Kelley on two week away. Fr William Kelley and Fr Richard Weigler teaching. Robert Morriss, soloist, on a season at Hampton Beach. Sisters of Charity of Wellesley to lead vacation Bible school July 20 to August.

West Acton St. Elizabeth of Hungary J. Joseph Kelley Spokane Wash Felley Willowseek Richard Weigler S. J Welees Cheveun Tek Chevrus High School Portland Robert Morriss St. Elizabeth of Hiry Hampton Beach N. H Sisters of Charity Wellesley St. Elizabeth's Joanna Philip Neri Elizabeth

Baby Baptized at St Elizabeth of Hun gard Church

Kathleen Jean Hancock, daughter of Francis M. and Betty A Rt Hannes, was baptized Sunday at St Elizabeth of Hun gard Church in West Acton. Godparents listed include Daniel J. Pee land and two others. the ceremony was conducted by Father. The record notes a separate item on the use of sedinaitive isotopes and Illinois Institute of Technology estimates on related costs.

West Acton St. Elizabeth of Hungard Kathleen Jean Hancock Francis M Betty Rt Hannes Daniel J Peeland Culinane West Concord Illinois Institute of Technology

Faith and Strength Through Christ's Presence Then and Now

A devotional reflection asserts that as Paul trusted in Christ's power in his days, believers today receive abundant strength from the Lord Jesus Christ. The passage emphasizes Jesus' continual companionship with the righteous and the superhuman power available for good.

Paul Jesus Christ

Memorial Congregation announces summer services and institute

Reverend William J. Carty presides with masses at 7 30 and 9 and 11 weekly and 7 30 daily. Baptisms by appointment. Pastor Ernest Bodiewer notes church to close after the first Sunday in August until the first Sunday in September. A Social Action Institute runs July 23 to 27 at the Congregational Conference Center. contact Mr Bodenweber for details.

Congregational Conference Center Bodenweber

St Elizabeth's Church July Services and Contacts

Ep iscopal service at St Elizabeth's led by Rev. William Clark from Trinity Concord. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 9 30 a m with family away. Sudbury Methodist Pastor Rev Robert K Jones Jr listed in directory. Summer services announced for Memorial Congregational June 23 to July 21 and Sudbury Methodist July 28 through August at 9 a m.

Sudbury Methodist Ch Robert K. Jones and Edmund Raige A Kenneth McMurtry Memorial Congregational Church Sudbury Methodist Church

Our Lady of Fatima Church Schedule

Rev. Robert H. Hurley is pastor with Rev. Anthony L. Buchette assistant. Masses Sundays at 7 30, 9, and 11 A M. Sunday school after 9 o'clock mass. Confessions Saturday after noon and evening. Baptisms at 3 30 Sunday afternoon by appointment. Choir director Edward F and organist Mrs Edward LeMay rehearse Wednesday evening. Tel Hilltop 3 2647.

Robert H. Hurley Anthony L. Buchette Oneard Road Union Avenue Sudbury Hilltop Edward F Edward LeMay

Religious Society Day Observed at Ph. Dy Donald Lapham

In the morning worship at 10 45 a m the Religious Society led by Donald Lapham was noted. The church will be closed during July and August.

Ist Donald Lapham Peerviges

Congregational Service Schedule Notes

Pastor Rev. Robert Dempsey leads morning worship at 10:30 with choir led by Mrs. Frances Whitman. Evening service scheduled for 7:00. Attendance and guest congregants unspecified.

Robert Dempsey Herbert Oh A. Tentameanian Shumway Frances Whitman

Parish Church Services Listed for Concord Area

This notice lists Mass times for St Behmard's Church with Rev John A York and others, Our Lady of Christ Church in West Concord with Rev Lewis F Kearn and Rev Thomas B Morgan, and First Parish Concord with Interim Minister Rev Robert D Richardson. Union services at West Concord Union Church at 9:30.

First Parish Concord Robert D. Richardson Lexington Road Philip W. Trumbull Marjorie Shoemaker West Concord Union

Episcopal Elm Street Rector Leads July 14 Services

Holy Communion at 2 a.m. and morning prayer with sermon at 11 a.m. at the WEST OF UNION church. Mrs Ning Lind plays the organ for the open services starting 9:30 a.m. The sermon titled Facing Facts will be delivered.

West Union Ning Lind Unday Nion

Walden Street Church Services Lead by Barkerester Whittredge

The Trlattarian Congregational Church on Walden Street conducts union services at West Concord Union Church led by Rev. Robert H. Barkerester Whittredge with organist Clark. Services start at 9 30.

Trlattarian Congregational Church Walden Street Robert H. Barkerester Whittredge Clark West Concord Union Church

Evangelical Free plans morning worship and evening sermon

Rev Hyland Richmond and Mrs Inga Cahill lead the morning service at 11 am with Bible classes for all ages. A sermon follows. Rev Ralph Christian from South Africa will bring the message at the morning worship. At 7 pm another sermon is scheduled with pictures by Rev Christiansen.

Evangelical Free Hyland Richmond Inga Cahill Mane Ralph Christiansen South Africa Christiansen

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Services and Reading Room

Sunday services at 7 45 p m Sundayschool at 10 45 a m Wednesday meetings at 7 30 p m Reading Room open on Milldam 24 Main street 10 a m to 5 p m weekdays excluding holidays Nursery provided for young children Regular prayer themes from Science and Health readings include spiritual understanding, growth in grace and the Bible passages from Psalms and Matthew.

First Church OF Christ, Scientist Concord Milldam Main Street Christian Science Services Mary Baker Eddy

Africa Pastor Will Preach Here at Evangelical Church

Concord Rev Ralph Christiansen of South Africa will deliver messages at Evangelical Church in two services Sunday July 14 at 1 o clock and another hour after, with pictures shown during the program.

Concord Ralph Christiansen South Africa Evangelical

Parish Devotion and Sermon Schedule for July

A mid week devotional series continues on Thursday July 4 at 7 30 p m with a coffee table hosted by parish members in memory of Mrs Kansanoja A Sunday worship is canceled until further notice The Thursday July 11 devotional features Rev Paul Kangas of Chicago as special speaker for the Bible Camp at Camp Clear South Carver during city session

Kansanoja Paul Kangas Chicago Camp Clear South Carver

St Episco p Church Services and Schedule

The Saint Episcopal church announces Rev. E Gabriel as rector with services on July 14 at 8:00 am Holy Communion and 10:15 am Morning Prayer. Sunday school starts at 10:00 am with Morning Worship at 11:00 am and Evening Evangelistic Service at 7:30 pm. Wednesday praise and prayer at 7:30 pm. The public is invited.

Eo South Ernest Bodied Webes ST. Episcop Maynar E. Gabriel Gov Church

First Baptist Church Events at Concord Road

The First Baptist Church at 151 Concord Road announces a week of activities led by Pastor Rev. Arthur N. Foy. July 14 morning worship includes a sermon titled A Quality That Is Not Strained. Sunday school and nursery available. July 16 youth meeting for Baptist Youth Fellowship and July 17 youth gathering. Regular quarterly business meeting July 18, building committee July 16, Vacation Bible School for children ages 3 to 9 1/2, and church outing July 20 at 9 a.m.

First Baptist Church Concord Road Arthur N. Foy Leila Blake

Church Directory Highlights Local Clergy and Schedules

Congregational Rev Marvin L Derby resigns from Bedford address 27 Great Road. Constance Terry listed as organist at 52 Great and Summer schedule. St McRae Church led by Rev Pepe McDermott with Pastor R Bernard Flannery and organist. masses at 7 8 10 12 noon with Benediction after the 8:00 mass.

Church OF Christ Congregational Marvin L. Derby Great Road Bedford Constance Terry ST. McRae Shiproach Pepe McDermott R Bernard Flannery

St. Paul’s Mission Church Service Schedule

The Protestant Episcopal St. Paul’s Mission Church in Bedford lists Rev. Henry L. Bird as vicar. On the 7th and 3rd Sundays after Trinity, services begin at 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion and at 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer with a sermon.

ST. Paul’s Mission Church Henry L. Bird Bedford Town

West Acton St Elizabeth of Hungary Service Schedule

Rev Daniel F Pees and Mrs Betty Sagante Orne with Mrs Ruth Snae lead prayers at 7 9 and 10 15 daily mass times listed as seven oclock and 7 30 for the service. Daily mags at 7 oclock mentioned.

ST. Elizabeth of Hungary Daniel F. Pees Betty Sagante Orne Ruth Snae

Mysterious UK Brief Cites Rev Jotul Era Youth

Fragmentary notes describe a UK event involving Reverend Jotul and youth figures. Details are unclear but reference a last retreat or retreat-like gathering and a March timing. Names appear inconsistently, limiting full reconstruction.

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Camp Robert EH. Harper Sudbury Church News Lincoln W. Acton nian oe Rea J _ a James Jreenawie Cenit ST Elizaslth’s Church Episcopal Hlev. S. F. Rodgers Ev Nd Hig William Clark Trinity Church Regi OUR Lady OF Fatima Sc Estaras Behmard’s Church Catholic John A. York Peatorev Edmund James H Seania Gere Sans Brosnahan Miss Rather Costello OUR Lad OF Christians Church Lewis F. Kearn Thomas B. Morgan Helene Donahue Episcopal Elm Wm. H. Clark Margaret Ridout Africa Mags ST. Jom Rev. Jotul Pastor Youth Mir Rewice
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