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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
4
The article notes government dumping of potatoes totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars to support prices and possible rationing during Korea era tensions. It mentions trials, costs, and the idea of diverting surpluses to other sectors, with unrelated fiction and an English writer’s remarks on Americans.
A crusade led by Gen. Lucius Clay, Gen. Eisenhower, James Farley, and Sen. Herbert Lehman seeks to spread a spiritual message of freedom via a wide radio network. A 10 ton freedom bell planned for Templehof Berlin will symbolize the cause, with rallies nationwide and a permanent roll of participants.
Plans outline a world dedication event with bells tolling across Europe and America. A fundraising drive will support the campaign through newspapers radio and television contributions of nickels and dimes from the public.
A statement outlines aims of the Crusade for Freedom to spread freedom friendship and faith. It notes denouncement of these principles and setbacks in the battle of ideas with totalitarianism and urges all major American groups to join the effort. It emphasizes Americans as eager promoters of liberty and the nation as a symbol of core human rights.
The text argues for shifting tactics from subversion to aggression and sponsoring a hot war in Asia to hasten a crusade for freedom. It expresses hope for quick momentum and nationwide support among God-fearing nations worldwide.
A July driver education clinic toured by a six person panel including Carroll, Tibbets, and Lexing ton supervisor Eugene E ret examined driving ability without licensing risk. The event featured eye, field of vision, glare recovery and reaction tests, with high scores noted by Special Police Officer William G. O'Brien as the bus conducts its fourth annual state tour.
Pfc. James E. Petesch a 19 year old Lackland trainee from Oshkosh Wis becomes the first airman to earn the American Spirit Honor Medal Maj Gen Charles W Law rence Lackland commander says he was chosen for high example to comrades in arms after officers screened thousands of airmen The bronze medallion bears an American eagle and a sunburst design authorized by the Defense Department and presented at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.
A monument in Cambridge honors the moment Gen. George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army in 1775. The site marks where a historic tree stood until 1922 when a windstorm felled it, preserving a link to the early days of the American Revolution.
John Chandler and Dr. A. B. Beaumont led a soil conservation tour of Caleb H. Wheeler’s Concord farm. Visitors praised Wheeler’s terraces drainage ditches and seedings, noting his award for outstanding soil conservation and service on the district board. The State Committee concluded the inspection with favorable remarks toward USDA and the Soil Conservation Service.
Bedford area churches announce a summer preaching schedule led by Rev. Maron L. Derby. Guests include Rev. Richard T. Bragg on July 30 and August 13 and Rev. Laurence L. Barbar on August 30. Volunteers paint the church and manse under Edward Steinbach with several donors and helpers listed.
A reader recalls having lunch at the Colonial Inn located in Concord, noting a casual dining visit at the historic establishment.
Sudbury St Ann's Church under Pastor Rev George P McColgan lists Sunday masses at 4 30 and 9 00 am with daily mass at 7 30 am Baptisms by appointment Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury reports John Dixon Copp minister with morning services at 10 00 am for the month of July
Dr William J Wolf minister Paul Van Buren student assistant leads parish sermon at St Elizabeths Church Episcopal on Sunday July 23 at 10 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon.
Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr announces no service at Sudbury Methodist Church in July. Congregants are urged to attend services at South Sudbury Congregational Church during July. Mrs. John W. Broome of North Sudbury is selling magazine subscriptions for the organ fund and invites national magazine buyers to contact her.
Bedford churches report Sunday services and leadership. Congregational Rev. Marvin L. Derby at 27 Great Road. Leila M. Blake organist at 52 Great Road. Unitarian First Parish hosts guest ministers weekly. Catholic St. Michael's Rev. William E. Kerrigan at 154 Great Road offers masses at 8:00 9:15 11:15 with Benediction after the 9:15 mass and a Sunday school session.
Rev C D Richardson Jr leads Stow e IRST Parish in Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Morning Worship at 1 a m. Youth Group meets at 7 p m with Miss Anne Derby Supervising.
Rev. Robert Dempsey leads the Union Evangelical Church Sion with morning service at 10 45. Sunday school begins 9 30 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 p m. Cottage prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m.
Trinity Church Concord notes that during Rev. Bradford-Hastings vacation the 11 o'clock morning prayer and family service will be led by Rev. T Frederick Cooper who will preach. A Holy Communion service is scheduled for 8 o'clock.
A reflective line asserts that truth is shown by spirit rather than mere words. It emphasizes the vitality of intent over literal wording. The sentiment underscores moral depth guiding truth and love beyond formal expression.
Organist David Gallagher leads July 30 Masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30 o clock in Concord West Concord Revere Scotlan area. Novena services suspended for the summer months.
Monument Square parish announces Sunday July 30 masses with rooms listed for downstairs and upstairs attendance. St Jude memorial services suspended during the summer season.
The fragment notes a rector and a Sunday service on a swuout date in July with morning activities. It mentions a parish house nursery and washing pre school children, with a designated time and adjournment for a service.
Rev Hubert H Barber pastor at Rovert J Vervey organist reports no services on Sunday July 30. City union 5S urged or service at First Parish Church as alternative plan.
Long Street Evangelical Free holds 7 30 p m gospel service led by Rev Gunnar A Gunderson at First Parish in Concord Lexington road Rev P Daniels organist. Union Protestant summer service noted for Saturday at 8 30. church context unclear with Scrambled date July 30.
Rev. Edwin B. Nylda and Mrs. Nina Lind with organist will lead Sunday worship at First Parish Church as union services move to this location on July 30.
The church invites all to Sunday services at 10 45 with a nursery for young children and a reading room available. Services run 11 am to 4 pm on weekdays and holidays. The Love lesson July 30 focuses on God is love and John 4 7. Sermon cites I John 4 16 and Mary Eddy texts.
In Byfield Massachusetts Mr and Mrs John Battersby completed the exterior of their new home first, holding a Sunday painting bee by friends and relatives to finish the outside. Interiors remain incomplete delaying their move until late August.
A fragmented passage discusses happiness and sorrow within homes, arguing that true sweetness comes from endurance rather than uninterrupted peace. It critiques the notion of perfect happiness and highlights how life’s trials shape family resilience.
Fragmentary notes show a church gathering with Rev King and Rev Eing planned for a meeting at River Lake. Mentions of sponsors Sironen and Mrs Rev. Robert METHOD Union, and references to Carlton, Sunday prayers, and 4th Sunday communion.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to Rev H Baw and Rev David, with times 9 45 a m and 11 00 a m and a note of pay v perhaps indicating collection or offering. Religious notices appear as a terse schedule for a church service page.
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