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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1951

Page

6

Concord Bride Weds Harold Bowers in Summer Ceremony

Miss Sybil Jeanette Huntley daughter of Mrs Forrest C Huntley of Waltham and Harold By Bowers son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Bowers of Concord wed in a July 21 ceremony at United First Parish Church North Andover officiant Ernest A Brown Jr assisted by pastor Donald W Lawson. The couple will reside in Waltham after a White Mountains honeymoon.

Goncord Sybil Jeanette Huntley Forrest C. Humtley Brown Street Waltham Harold By Bowers Charles F. Bowers Hubstreet Concord Ernest A. Brown, Jr North Andover Bedford Donald W. Lawson Winthrop L. Clapp Donald E Charles N Russell Walen Newton William Petrie Petrie Hart Merrill T. Doane Cha Bowers Waltham High School Egroom White Mountains Milton Road

Acton Family News Brings Visitors From Nearby Towns

Acton Jr. and Mrs Inez-Peverson son Edgar return to Acton Center from Wood NH visiting daughter and husband Moody Jr. Parker Jr. of Chelmsford stays with grandmother Mrs Walter Maylor East Acton. Arthur Davis former Acton Memorial Library librarian returns from hospital and stays with Chickering family South Acton. John Moody returns home from Camp Takodah Richmond NH after a month.

Een’. Parker, Jr Chelmsrit Tie Waltermaylor East Acton Arthur Davis Acton Memorial Livy Rson Hospital Mrs. Ie Chickering South Acton John Moody Mrg Allen G. Moody Takodah Richmond N. BR

Bedford News Briefs Highlight Local Residents

Dorothy Cress and her daughter Louise of 12 School avenue moved to an apartment with H. Sweetnam in Fletcher well known. Mrs Smith visited relatives in Bradford. Corporal H. Whelan Jr of Anthony Bedford ended a 10 day furlough and returned to the U S Marine unit in Quantico Virginia.

Dorothy Cress Louise School Avenue Corp. H. Whelan, Jr Anthony Bedford U.S. Marine Quantico, Virginia

Forest holdings of Newfoundland Ida reach vast expanse

Ida in Newfoundland owns 1,274,840 square units of forests constituting about 37 percent of the nation's total land area.

Usive Newfoundland Ida

Lowell Bus Lines Wins Fare Increase Approval

The State Public Utilities Commission approved a fare increase for Lowell Bus Lines Inc raising estimated annual revenue by about 9000 dollars with the new rates effective August 1. The plan preserves cash fares across zones and raises school tickets only to 60 percent of the cash fare, a portion denied to 50 percent. The carrier serves numerous towns including Lexington and Cambridge and reports rider losses and taxi competition as factors.

I.N.S. Bulletin Boston Lovell Bus Lines, Inc State Public Utilities Commission Lancaster Leominester Clinton Berlin Hudson Stow Maynard Acton Concord Sudbury Wayland Weston Waltham Bedford Lincoln Lexington Arlington Belmont Waverly Watertown Cambridge The Utilities Commission

Altar Society Whist and Food Sale at West Concord

The Altar Society of Our Lady Help of Christians plans an outdoor whist party and food sale on Friday August 3 at 2 o clock. The event will be held at the rectors grounds 381 Main Street West Concord with Mrs Carl as general chairman and a long list of committee members overseeing refreshments and games.

West Concord Our Lady Help of Christians Church Main Street Carl Alan Era Eorae Hagernors Biweed Wrees W. Sheen John Prendergast Mary, Garvey James McCoy Harold Chasé Reiens Walter E. Dow Helen Donalie

Mrs Ashley B Cousins Leaves Concord for Fort Hamilton

Mrs Ashley B Cousins formerly Doris Heath of Lincoln with two children Diane 4 and Ashley 3 19 months travels with hopes her husband Lt Cousins in the Air Force will have leave when the family joins him in Fort Hamilton New York He is a World War II veteran and an air rescue navigator Previously a Concord high school football player Pep Cousins is noted as a former semi pro baseball star Also mentioned are visiting Lexington Probation Officer Donald Wilson and substitute attorney John J Sheehan Jr.

Ashley B

Patrolman Kelley Serves as Night Supervisor in Coffcord

During the absence of Patrolman James E F Finan Jr from the Coffcord Police Department, Patrolman Robert E Kelley of 37 Stow Street acts as the senior on night duty as supervising officer.

James EF Coffcord Roberty E. Kelley Stow Street

Concord farmer speaks at Boston farm hour

Assistant county agent Mid dlesex County Extension Service office Concord spoke at the farm hour in Boston. He interviewed Mr and Mrs Wilfred H Kitchell of Ergradale farm Stow well known dairy farmers.

Concord Herbert E. Shepard Middlesex County Extension Service Office Boston Wilfred H. Kitchell Ergradale Stow

Grass and brush fire on William Waller land near Walden woods

Concord firemen from Central Station answered Box 52 on Tuesday afternoon to a grass and brush fire on the William Waller land off Walden street near the Walder woods. Damage was slight and this was the 116th alarm of the year for local firemen.

Concord Central Station William Waller Walden Street Walder Woods

Ellis Vows Honored by 12th Anniversary in Concord

Mr and Mrs Edward Herbert Ellis remind of their 12th wedding anniversary on Monday. The Concord couple, formerly Ruth Tompkins, tied the knot at First Parish Church in Concord and now live in Connecticut with five children.

Concord Edward Herbert Ellis Ruth Tompkins Connecticut

Rae announces birth of Meredith Elliott Rae

Mr and Mrs Leon ard E Rae of Maynard announce the birth of their daughter Meredith Elliott Rae. Mr Rae is an attorney.

Concord Leonard E. Rae Maynard Meredith Elliott Rae

Guilds son takes farm job in Dayton Iowa

James F. Guild and family members are noted in a brief social item. James F. Guild, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett J. Guild, started a farm job in Dayton Iowa on Wednesday. The report also mentions several relatives traveling and visiting, including vacations at camps in Maine and a family gathering in Worcester.

James F. Guild Everett J. Guild Dayton Iowa John Childs Chis Walter H. Childs Worcester

Birthday Party Honors Bowes Matriarch At Framingham

Dr and Mrs Norman T Bowes and Mrs Oldey attended a birthday party honoring Mrs Thomas Bowes the Bowes matriarch in Framingham last Monday night.

Norman T Bowes Oldey

Acton News Highlights Bass Catch Then Garden Club Meeting

Charles Bartlett caught a five and a half pound 23 inch bass. Acton residents vacationed in New Hampshire and at Bear Mountain camp. Mrs. Goldthwaite resigned as organist and joined Calvary Methodist in Arlington. Acton Garden Club August meeting set for August 2 at East Acton home with Mrs. Allen hosting and Mrs. Derby presiding. Mrs. Cook to present insect life paper. Fall Flower Show programs to be distributed.

Charles Bartlett Charles E. Bartle East Acton Philip Goldthwaite West Acton Maynard Methodist Church Calvary Methodist Church Arlington Acton Garden Club W. Stuart Allen Norman McIntosh Caroline F. Derby Walter M. Cook South Acton

Rimbach brothers return home after parental visit

David and Phillip Rimbach in the arto Virginie ship arrive in SY, after a leave spent with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. William Rimbach of Acton Center.

David and Phillip Rimbach Arto Virginie F. William Rimbach Acton Center

Miss Marguerite Goldthwaite Birth Announcement

Miss Marguerite Goldthwaite is announced as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Phit with expected social acknowledgment and family greetings in the community columns.

Marguerite Goldthwaite Mrs. Phit

Concord Exhibit Selections From Local Artists Announced

Last Wednesday at the Concord Free Public Library a panel including Thomas O Hara Christopher Wadsworth and Laurence Kupferman chose works for the upcoming Concord contemporary exhibit. Entries span watercolors tempera oils and photographs from artists such as Jamés Montague Andrew Mickie Bermu da Barbara Kere mann Barbara Stevens Pobresey Bolton DePaola Keith Martin Constancé Crook Rhoda Henry Romeyn Taylor Anne Taylor and others including Howland Parker and Mrs Miles.

Concord Thomas O’hara Christopher Wadsworth Laurence Kupferman Concord Free Public Library Concord Contemporary Teac Od Jamés Montague Andrew Mickie Bermuda F. B. L. Lowell Barbara Keremann Dil Barbara Stevens Barri Pobresey Bolton Woodman’s Mr. DePaola Keith Martin H. Herman Martin Bovey Constancé Crook George Sagandorph Karl Rydstrom Rhoda Henry Barbara Blake J. Ritchie Sanderlings Romeyn Taylor Anne Taylor Gregory P. Baxter Howland Parker Mrs. Miles T. Mott Shew

Rotary Club Makeup Meeting in Concord

Concord Rotary Club held a weekly luncheon at Howard Johnsons with President Charles W. Allen presiding. Past President E Payson True arranged the program presenting a film The Federal Reserve Bank and You and noted makeup attendances from several members at Maynard and the district assembly at Vesper Country Club Tyngsboro.

Concord Concord Roitary Club Howard Johnson Charles W. Allen E. Payson True Federal Reserve Bank You Alfen Boynton Beach Florida Arles H. Duston Meredith New Hampshire Frederick ‘Mears Laconia W. Bruce Pirnie Winston-Salem North Carolina Morton R. Seavey Kennan ‘Damon Leslie O. Anderson John J. Flannery Col.ohn €. Dolan Maynard Robert D. Parks Vesper Country Club Tyngsboro

Sudbury’s Notable Sights Draw Travelers to Town

From Sudbury Center to the Post Road visitors discover the Wayside Country Store and other local icons. The area includes the Leonard P. Goulding House, Garden in the Woods, Post Road Studios, Parish, and a new Post Office, underscoring Sudbury’s sense of importance to outsiders.

Sudbury Sudbury Center Wayside Allen's Réonard P. Goulding House Garden In the Woods Post Road Parish Post

Sudbury Family Vacation Guests and Camp Visit

Sudbury residents Mr. and Mrs. William F Hellmann and daughter Barbara spent part of their vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie O Hall and son Alan at Dennis Port. They hosted visitors Mr. and Mrs Elliot Johnston of Toronto. Mrs Philip Garfield and daughter Marion visited Camp Resolute on Saturday where Curtis Garfield attends the Scout camp.

William F. Hellmann Barbara Leslie O. Hall Alan Dennisport Sudbury Cape Hellmann Elliot Johnston Toronto Canada Philip Garfield Marion Camp Resolute Curtis Garfield

Local Visitors and Residents Return Home

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Blue have returned from a vacation spent in Liberty Maine. Mrs. Henry Van Duesen formerly of Peakham Road is spending a few days in town visiting with friends.

Daniel A. Blue Liberty Maine Henry van Duesen Peakham Road

Seer bapeter of Mr cleat R Lendnere Roos

A fragment notes a group field service division training inquiry with unclear references to names and places including Connecticut and Lord. The readable portion mentions Mr cleat R Lendnere Roos and a training context.

Seer Bapeter Cleat Lendnere Roos

Concord Whist Parties Continue At Veterans Building

The Ladies Auxiliary of the James J. Mansfield Post A I No 158 voted to resume Thursday night whist games at the Veterans Building next Thursday at 8 PM due to public demand. Winners from the previous session included Mrs E Hennessy Robert Windheim James Bakum and many other residents. special prizes went to Mrs Currier and Mrs Burke with door honors to Mrs Diskin.

Concord James J. Mansfield A. I E. Hennessy Robert Windheim James Bakum John Goulding Marguerite Dakton Russell F. Parsons, Sr William Foss Philip B. Dee Katherine Burke Arthur Wood Alice Murphy Minnie Campbell Hansen Theresa Alexander Ada Macone Esther Coffins Murphy Irene Christiansen Windheim Teresa Fraticelli Esther Sullivan Sarah Buckner Alice M. O’brien al de Thomas Burke Nellie Nelson Quinn Harriet Windheim Francis Tomys Currier Bedford Burke Evans Annie Wood Ditterick Diskin

Farm dog saves couple from house fire

A dog named Mugs woke sleeping residents of a Bergland Michigan home as smoke filled the bedroom. The dog’s alerting manner helped Mr and Mrs Bergland escape the blaze with minor injuries.

Catholic Mass Times Listed for Two Churches

Our Lady Help of Christians in West Concord and St Bernard's in Monument Square publish Sunday worship times. Our Lady Help of Christians offers Mass at 7 8 30 and 10 30, while St Bernard's schedules Masses at 7 9 15 8 15 and 10 11 30 with Benediction after the 10 o'clock service.

OUR Lady Help OF Christians West Concord Catholic John J. Scollan Walter Dow David Gillagher ST. Bernard's Church Monument Square Michael J. Burke George F. Murray

Trinity Church Service Schedule at Elm Street

The record lists Trinity Church on Elm Street with Rev. William H. Clark and organist Mrs. Margaret Ridout. Sunday services show Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Morning Prayer with sermon at 11 a.m.

Trinity Church Episcopal Wm. H.clark Hector Margaret Ridout

Organist Kathleen Adams to lead union services

Mrs Kathleen Adams will serve as organist for union services at Trinitarian Congregational Church with services scheduled for July 29 and August 5 and 12. The event gathers parishioners from First Parish Ich Cord and other congregations.

Kathleen Adams Trinitarian Congregational Church

Rev. Edwin B. Nylen Leads Midweek Gospel Hour

Long Street Rev. ae A. Gon am p. m. Gospel service hosts an 8 p m hour of power. Rev. Edwin B. Nylen ministers. Union services on Sunday at the Trinitarian Congregational church.

Long Street Ae A. Gonam Edwin B. Nylen Trinitarian Congregational Church

Walden Street church holds union service Sunday

The Trinitarian Congregational Church on Walden Street held a union service Sunday at 9 30 a m with Rev H Barber delivering the sermon assisted by Rev H H Barber and organist Miss Whittedge Clark at the piano churchgoers attended the service observed in cooperation with nearby congregations.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Walden Street Hober H. Barber Whittedge Clark Pchorc Mr. Barber

Christian Science Sunday services and reading room rules

Announcement invites attendance at Sunday services and requests use of the Mill Dam reading room at 4 Main Street. hours 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and holidays excepted. A nursery is provided for young children while parents attend services. The Lesson Sermon will discuss Truth with Biblical selections from Isaiah and John and readings from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

Ciewree Ae Sandee God John Mary Baker Eddy

Guest Preacher S Sundays at Church of Christ

A guest minister spoke at the Church of Christ on Sunday delivering a sermon titled The Appeal of the Impossible. Special music included the solo Some People Weep and Bones of Car performed with accompaniment by Mrs. tie M. Scarlet. Youth services continue through summer with Mr. and Mrs. Norval Mathews sponsoring.

Roa Church O Christ Lamoreaux Tie M. Scarlet Norval Mathews

Women Return as Taxi Drivers in Jackson

World War I era scene reappears as Jackson cab companies welcome women applicants to fill higher paying driving roles, signaling renewed employment in transportation.

Jackson, Mic U. P

Maynard St Bridget's and Finnish Evangelical Mission Notices

Maynard St Bridget's Church led by Rev D Edward O Bryan lists daily masses at 7 am Confessions Saturday 3 5 and 3 30 8 30 pm Sunday masses at 7 00 8 30 and 10 30 Lake Boone chapel also hosts Sunday mass at 10 30 No Vera services in honor of the Miraculous Medal on Wednesday evening. Finnish Evangel Mission led by Rev Eino Hamalainen announces worship service July 19 at 7 30 pm with social hour and coffee service.

ST. Bridget’s Church D. Edward O'Bryan Calfer Aset John P. Peittie Lake Boonechapel EV. Mission Congregational Church Eino Hamalainen

Mt Calvary Lutheran Church Service July 22

Combined Finnish and English worship at 3 p.m at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church. Refreshments follow the service.

MT. Calvary Lutheran

Methodist Church Service Schedule Changes

Rev. Robert K. Yous Jr. leads morning worship at 11 a.m. Frederick Tuttle serves as organist and Mrs. Victor Salloway Cherir director. Church closed during August and the first Sunday in September.

Methodist Church Maynard Robert K. "Yous, Jr Frederick Tuttle Victor Salloway Cheir

St John’s EV Lutheran Church Meeting and Services

Gust A. Wuorsten, Pastor, announces a semi annual congregational meeting in the church parlors on Thursday July 26. On Sunday July 29 Finnish worship at 9 am English at 11 am and a special service at 4 pm with Rev Norman Lund missionary to Japan as guest. Light refreshments afterward. All invited.

Gust A. Wuorsten Norman Lund Japan

St Casimir’s Church Maynard Pastor Plans Reunion and Lawn Party

Sunday masses at 8 and 10 am daily masses 8 am confessions 3 and 7 pm Saturdays plans underway for the annual church reunion and lawn party led by Rev F S Miaskiewicz D C L.

ST. Casimir’s Church Maynard F. S. Miaskiewicz D.C. L

St George’s Church Sermon Schedule With Summer Rails

Rev. David R. Covell rector and Mr. John Hurd student assistant conduct morning prayer and sermon at 10 45 a m during the summer months at St George’s Church.

ST. George's Church Episcopal David R. Covell John Hurd

Stow First Parish Schedule Includes Youth Group

Rev C O Richardson Jr leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m. Youth Group meets at 7 p m.

Onttarian C. O. Richardson, Jr Ises Sore

Union Evangelical church service and events

Pastor Rev. Robert Dempsey leads Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 45 Daring Daniels at 5 30 Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Bible Club Thursday 3 Cottage Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m

Union Evangelical Robert Dempsey Daring Daniels Christian Endeavor Bible Club

Rev Broeg to preach at church services in July August

During Rev Marvin Derby's month long vacation the Church of Christ will have guest preacher Rev Richard T Broeg of Swampscott Methodist fill the pulpit. Services are at 10 a m through the summer months with Broeg slated for July 29 and August 5.

Boy’s Remarkable Claim Sparks Illness Report

Tuscola Illinois report notes two year old Mike Kleiss told his parents he had swallowed a sil what follows suggests a medical incident. The briefing implies concern over a swallowed object and possible health emergency.

Tuscola, Ill U. P Mike Kleiss

church services schedule for Eliz ty St

The text notes Episcopal services at Eliz ty Street Church with regular Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m. and a sermon by Mr Murray, describing a reader and Sunday rites on the first Sunday of the month.

Eliz Ty St Murray

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